Oct 1915 by StPetersYork

THE

PETERITE. VoL. XXI.

OCTOBER, ag5.

No.

220.

SCHOOL LETTER.

Iacet ingens litore truncus. Avulsumque umeris caput, et sine nomine corpus. Aen. 2, 557. UCH was the result when, following the example of the ancients, I tried what the future had in store for the Peterite, by means of the sortes

Vergilianae. The same result was achieved by Charles I., and the portent for him was an unlucky one, but we trust the result will not be the same in this case. The interpretation of this passage is also not very- clear at first sight. Some people might take it to be a prediction of the fate of the Editors, and—well we sincerely hope that such will not be the case. Instead we take it to refer to the lack of contributions to the Peterite. The answer to our appeal for contributions in our March issue has been most disappointing. In looking over some Peterites of about ten years ago, we found that a great feature of these Peterites was the number of contributions which they had received, but now we find it very rare to get one at all. We would point out that it is the original compositions which make a School Magazine interesting, and we once again issue our appeal to all Peterites, past and present, and we hope that this time our appeal will meet with a much better response. As many people have doubtless noticed there was no July issue of the Peterite last term. The edition of this number was

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not dropped but was postponed because there was only enough material to make a very small number of the Peterite, and so, in the circumstances we thought it better to carry forward what material we had and to combine it with the October issue. The Cricket season has, of course, concluded some time ago, but, on the whole, it cannot be said to have been a very successful one. In the June number we predicted that the team would do better and our prediction was true, for the end of the season showed a: remarkable improvement. However, almost the whole team will be available next year, and, on their standard at the end of last term, they should do great things next season. Football is now, of course, the great game, although it is as yet too early to make any sure predictions of how the team will do. It is certainly young and light, but it undoubtedly has talent and so we can reasonably hope to do as well as last season. The numbers of the O.T.C. have been greatly increased this term, and by hard drilling the recruits are rapidly becoming efficient. The Camp at the end of last term proved a great success and great credit is due to Major Toyne for the splendid organization. The work was hard but very instructive, and we all returned with a feeling that we had undergone an experience which would prove useful in the future. The School Play is again being revived this term, and performances are to be given on Monday, Dec. loth, and Tuesday, Dec. 21st. The proceeds will be devoted to the Public Schools Base Hospital Fund. All Peterites will be sorry to hear that the School has lost Mr. Richards, who has accepted a curacy at Bradfield. Mr. Richards has had a long connection with the School, and has always been popular with the boys. We are all very sorry to lose such an esteemed master, but we offer a most hearty welcome to his successor, Mr. Featherstone.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ARMY PAY CORPS.-SECTION 3. Played on the School Ground, June 12th. Result—Lost. The Army Pay Corps went in first, and lost two men for 21 ; after that, however, Smith and Shearcroft made a long partnership, before the latter was out for a good innings of 94. Two more wickets quickly fell, and finally with the score at 202 for 5, the innings was declared closed, Smith having carried out his bat for 5o. The School then went in, but except Mr. Toyne, no one proved able to play the bowling, which was of a high standard. The innings finally closed for 56, of which Mr. Toyne had made 40. The School then went in again and this time did a little better, Tendall and Mr. Toyne were soon out, but Elliott and Radford carried the score to 22. Afterwards Radford and Mr. Barnby made a stand, when Radford was out for a good 28. Mr. Barnby carried the score to 75 when he .was bowled, after having contributed a useful 23. Nine wickets were down for 75, and the innings closed for 96. The School was thus badly beaten by an innings and 6o runs, but our opponents were the strongest team yet played in all departments of the game. Full score and Analysis :ARMY PAY CORPS. ist innings. Swain, c Elliot, b Radford .. Reed, st. A. Delittle, b Stainthorpe Smith, not out .. Shearcroft, c Elliot, b Wright .. Bown, b Tendall Norman, b Wright Schofield, not out •• •• Extras Total (for 5 wickets)

••

56 94 I

18 3 ..

202

Innings declared closed. Perkins, Monaghan, Wilson and Coyne did not bat.

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ST. PETER'S 2ND INNINGS. 'feudal!, c and b Wilson Elliot, lbw, b Norman io S.M.Toyne,Esq., c Sherburn, b Norman 5 Wright, b Norman Radforcl,c Sherburn, bMonaghan 28 Chilman, c Wilson, b Norman . Rev. F. H. Barnby, b Schofield 23 Yeoman, b Monaghan 6 o Walker, c Swain, b Monaghan A. Delittle, c Swain, b Smith Stainthorpe, not out Extras 7

ST. PETER'S 1ST INNINGS.

Tendall, b Shearcroft Elliot, b Reed S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Bown Chilman, b Shearcroft 6 F.H. Barnby, Esq., b Shearcroft 2 Radford, c Reed, b Shearcroft 2 Wright, not out Walker, b Shearcroft Yeoman, b Shearcroft :Delittle, A., b Btiwn Stainthorpe, st Perkins, b Pown 2 Extras

Total

Bowling Analysis0. Radford II Stainthorpe 5 Walker 8 S.M.Toyne,Esq.io Tendall 5 8 Wright

R. 42 18

Average. 42.00 I .. i8.00

49 3

32 18

4°

18.00 2 ..

20.00

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ARMY PAY CORPS.-SECTION I. Played on the School Ground, June 19th. Result—Lost. The day was very hot, and when our opponents won the toss, they elected to bat opening with Kirkpatrick and Tinsley, the old Lancashire player, to the bowling of Roberts and Stainthorpe. Both batsmen commenced to hit, and at 50, Mr. Toyne and Wright took up the bowling. It was not, however, until the score had reached 85, that Wright bowled Kirkpatrick with a good ball. Daniells then came in, and despite repeated bowling changes 149 was signalled when he left. Toll then came in, and with Tinsley took the score to 210 before the latter was out. He had given a fine display of free hitting, and his Ito was well deserved. After this a collapse occurred, and with the score at 255-9, our opponents declared. The School opened with Mr.

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Toyne and Radford against moderate bowling. 33 was up before the first wicket fell, but three men were out for 39. Then Elliot and Mr. Barnby put on 6o before the latter was out for a useful 28. Elliot and Wright took the score to 127, but then both fell. Elliot had played a good innings of 48 and had hard luck in missing his 50. Of the remaining batsmen Roberts played splendidly, and it almost looked as if he might pull the game round, but this hope was dispelled, and the innings closed for 184. It was a good match and on the play our opponents deserved to win, but the result of a return match would almost certainly have been different. Also their umpire made a glaring , to say the least of it, was foolish.

mistake, and his excuse Full score and Analysis :SECT I. S. S: M. Kirkpatrick, b Wright

ST. PETER'S.

ARMY PAY CORPS.

Mr. Tinsley, c Roberts, b RadIto •, ford Mr. Daniels, lbw, b Roberts 4-I Pte. Toll, c S.M.Toyne, b Toyne 20 Sgt. Rooke, c S.M.Toyne, b 20 Radford Io Sgt. Illman, b Radford Pte. Hyde; b Roberts 7 Pte. Vincent, c Chilman, b Roberts Mr. Shaw, not out Pte. Steel. b Roberts Pte. Pocock, did not bat Extras

Radford, c Hyde, 11 Illman S. M. Toyne, Esq., c & b Toll . Chilman, lbw, b Toll Elliot, c & b Vincent Rev. F. H. Barnby, b Toll Wright, c Hyde, b Tinsley Roberts (pro.), b Tinsley Toyne, c Tinsley, b Vincent ... Bryning, c Daniels, b Vincent Delittle, A., b Vincent Stainthorpe, not out Extras

Total

Total (for 9 wkts.) .255 Innings declared closed. O. Roberts Stainthorpe Wright S. M. Toyne Wright ' Radford Toyne

10 .4.

R. 63

Average.

4 ••

1 5.75

4 25.00 5 5 10 5

.-. 25 .. 49 ..

3 ..

16.33

• • 39

39.00

25.00

19 20 48 28 to 42 to o 4 3

184

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CRICKET. CLASSICALS v. MODERNS. Played on the School Ground, June 16th. •CLASSICALS.

MODERNS.

Tendall, b Walker Elliot, b Walker .. Wright, c R. Delittle, b Dooley Chilman, c cC b R. Delittle Yeoman, c Waddington, b Radford Toyne, not out Harland, not cut Stainthorpe Gedge did not -balWest Pattinson

0 Radford, c and b Stainthorpe Nelson, b Stainthorpe 4 8 Walker, b Stainthorpe 0 Jones, b Wright 25 Bryning, b Tendall Delittle, R. G., b Wright 44 Delittle, A., c Chilman, b Stain8 thorpe 0 Butterfield, h Wright 12 Dooley, b Stainthorpe I Waddington, b Wright Roberts, not out 3 19 Extras

Total

5 3o 52 5

Extras Total (fcr 5 wkts.)

124

158

BOWLING AN ALYSIS.- MODERNS. 0. R. w. Average. M. 3.20 I I .. 3 .. 16 • • 5 • Stainthorpe 7.00 Wright 8.5.. 3 .. 28 • • 4 ▪ 25.00 I I .. 4 .. 25 • • Tendall 6 .. 3 .. 19 A llot 3 .. o .. 17 Toyne -

CLASSICALS.

Radford Walker Butterfield Dooley R. G. Delittle Waddington

2 .. 56

I .

I . .

2 2

• •

56.oc 19.50

. 16

16.oc

▪. 24

24.00

•

6 3

2 .

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE.

Played on the School Ground, June 3oth. Result—Lost. The School in this match were up against a very strong team, and also the weather proved most unfavourable, making the pitch almost unplayable just before we went in. St. John's won the toss and elected to bat. They were a strong batting side,

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and the wicket favoured them, so that they had put on 178 for 9 when rain began to fall. Emmett, Walton, and Shurr all batted well for them. Mr. Toyne was the most successful bowler, getting 4 wickets for 49 runs. While we were having tea a thunderstorm came on, and when this passed over the ground was in a sodden condition. St. John's declared and the School commenced with Mr. Toyne and Radford. The latter soon fell and two men were out for 2, but then Mr. Toyne and Mr. Barnby made a good stand and carried the score to 36, when both were out. After their dismissal no one could make any headway against the very fast bowlers of our opponents, and the School were all out for 49. We had bad luck in regard to the weather, but, in justice to our opponents, it must be said that the result would probably have been the same had the weather held. Full

score and Analysis :-

ST.

ST. PETER'S.

JOHN'S COLLEGE.

Emmett, b Toyne Tindall, b Roberts Long, b Roberts Walton, c Radford, b S. M. Toyne Nield, b S. M. Toyne Day, b Toyne Holderness, st A. Delittle, b Toyne Shun, c A. Delittle, b S. M. Toyne Jones, b S. M. Toyne Jennings, not out Miller, not out Extras

36 Radford, b Walton 13 S. M. Toyne, Esq., c & b Walton24 • o 6 Wright, c Tindall, b Shurr Rev. F. H. Barnby, c Tindall, 10 36 b Walton o Roberts (pro.), b Walton 2 4 Elliot, b Shurr 10 Chilman, c Day, b Walton o Tendall, b Shurr Toyne, b Shurr o 47 A. Delittle, not out 28 Stainthorpe, b Shurr Extras2 16 2 Total

Total (for 9 wkts.) .178 Innings declared closed. W. R o. M. 1 18 Radford 5 43 2 II • • Roberts Wright 20 4•• • • 13 .. Stainthorpe 2 • • S.M.Toyne, Esq. z0.2 . I 4 49 6 .. — . • 42 • • 3 Toyne

Average. — 21.50 12.25 ..

14.00

I 150

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. THE ARMY PAY CORPS.—SECTION 2.

Played on the School Ground, July 3rd. Result—Won. This match aroused considerable interest, since the team against us had beaten both Section 1 and Section 3 of the Army Pay Corps, both of which teams had beaten the School. The School batted first and made a moderate start, losing 3 wickets for 37. But then Mr. Toyne and Chilman got together and by brilliant cricket raised the score to 308. By splendid play all round the wicket Mr. Toyne made 213 not out, the highest score in his career. Chilman also played very well, standing up manfully to the bowling which at times was exceptionally fast. The School declared with the score 308 for 3 wickets. The Army Pay Corps then went in and started well 40 being signalled before the fall of the first wicket. After that, however, before the good bowling of Mr. Toyne and Roberts, they collapsed and were all out for 99, leaving the School easy victors. One of the great features of this match was the School fielding which was brilliant, Elliot especially bringing off a truly marvellous catch " in the country." Full score and Analysis :— ST. PETER'S. S. M. Toyne, Esq., not out ....213 Radford, c Cockroft, b Ogden.. 7 Elliot, c Johnson, b Ogden .... a Rev. F. H. Barnby c Branshaw, b Ogden 4 Chilman, not out 71 Wright Roberts (pro.) Bryning did not bat. Tendall A. Delittle Stainthorpe 8 Extras

Total (for 3 wkts.) .308 Innings declared closed. —

ARMY PAY CORPS. 13ranshaw, c Wright, b S. M. Toyne 31 Walmsley, b Roberts Kitchin, c S. M. Toyne, b 19 Roberts Cockroft, c Tendall, b S. M Toyne 4 Jowett, c S. M. Toyne, b 12 Roberts Boggett, c Elliot, b Roberts Kendall, not out 16 0 Johnson, b Roberts Webb, c Chilman, b S. M. Toyne 4 Ogden, b S. M. Toyne 4 2 Dykes, run out Extras 5 Total

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CRICKET. Bowling Analysis— R. M. o. Wright — 23 5 Roberts 14.3. 3 .. 32 .. S.M.Toyne,Esq. 10 .. I .. 32 ..

Average. 6.40 8.00

5•• 4••

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.

Played on the Bootham Ground, July 7th. This match, played at Bootham, was very successful in spite of the adverse elements. Bootham won the toss and elected to bat, but the rain commenced and continued falling slightly throughout the innings. Stainthorpe and Wright opened the bowling, and the first wicket fell to the former with the score at 8, and 4 wickets were down for 14, Bootham being all out for 49. Stainthorpe and Wright bowled splendidly throughout, the former getting 5 for 18 and the latter 5 for 22. The weather then began to clear a little when St. Peter's went in, opening with Elliot and Tendall. Nothing of much note took place until Chilman went in at the fall of the fourth wicket, for a good though all too short innings of 20, his first ball being t good shot to the pavilion. Bryning then followed with a good 21 and the innings closed for no—once more in a downpour. At 5-30 Bootham went in again and by 6-3o, when play ceased, they had made 82 for 8 wickets. Stainthorpe again bowled well, getting 6 wickets for 27 runs. Full Score and Analysis :-BOOTHAM SCHOOL.

ST. PETER'S.

IST INNINGS

Abbatt (2), c Tendall b Wright Abbatt (1), c Delittle, b Wright Wilson, b Stainthorpe Holmes, c Bryning, b Stainthorpe Armstrong, lbw, b Wright .. Smith, b Stainthorpe Gray, b Stainthorpe Can, c Chilman, b Stainthorpe Radley, b Wright Alison, not out Massingham, c Bryning, b Wright Extras Total

2 2 6 3 15 6 0

5 I I

8 Elliot, run out 2 Tendall, c Wilson, b Smith . 6 R. G. Delittle, b Armstrong . 18 Wright, b Wilson 20 Chilman, lbw, b Alison 21 Bryning, c Alison, b Smith . Toyne, b Wilson Jones, c Armstrong, b Smith • • 7 Yeoman, b Armstrong 4 Delittle, A., not out 3 Stainthorpe, c Radley, b Arm-

strong 2 6 49

Extras

Total

110

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Bowling Analysis— o. Wright Stainthorpe ,

3 .. 22 4 .. 19 ..

12 ..

I I ..

Average.

5•• 5••

4.4 3.8

BOOTHAM SCHOOL.--2ND INNINGS.

82 for 8 wickets.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. F. C. CROWTHER, ESQ'S. XI.

Played on the School Ground, July loth. Result—Won. Our opponents won the toss and elected to bat, Shaw and Sykes opening to the bowling of Mr. Toyne and Stainthorpe. The bowling for a long time carried all before it, and 8 wickets were down for 54. Then a partnership took place between Woodhead and F. C. Crowther, and, despite repeated bowling changes, by good cricket 120 runs were put on. The innings closed for i8o, and for the School Stainthorpe bowled very well, getting 7 wickets for 47. The School opened with Mr. Toyne and Radford, and by good batting 59 was put up for the first wicket. Mr. Toyne and Elliot then continued batting well and 137 was signalled before Mr. Toyne was out. He had played a fine innings of 91. A collapse then occurred, but Chilman came to the rescue and the School won with three wickets in hand. Chilman subsequently carried out his bat for a brilliant 64. Full Score and Analysis :F. C. CROWTHER'S X I. Shaw, c & b S. M. Toyne, Esq., Sykes, c & b Stainthorpe Grist, c & b Stainthorpe Woodhead, not out Middlemost, lbw, b Stainthorpe Carter, b Stainthorpe F. B. Crowther, c & b'Stainthorpe Fuller, h Stainthorpe Gedge, b S. M. Toyne F. C. Crowther, c Elliot, b S. M. Toyne Bairstow, c Elliot, b Stainthorpe Extras Total

ST. PETER'S.

i6 61

73 4

i8o

S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Sykes, b Crowther 91 Radford, b Carter, b Grist 19 Elliot, b Crowther 17 0 Wright, c & b Grist Rev. F. H. Barnby, c & b Crowther 7 Chilman ,not out 64 Bryning, c Crowther, b Grist .. I A. Delittle, b Grist 0 Toyne, c Woodhead, b Fuller 12 Tendall Stainthorpe ) did not bat. ....

Extras

Total (for 8 wkts.)

.224

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Bowling AnalysisR. D, . 0. S.M.Toyne, Esq. 12 .. I .. 58 Stainthorpe . . . 11.5 • 2 • • 47 Wright .. 36 7 - .. 13 Toyne 2 Tendall 4

Average. 1 9.33 6.71

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Played on the School Ground, July 13th. Result—Lost. The School batted first and opened with Bryning and Tendall. Bryning soon fell and 3 wickets were down for 7. Elliot and Jones took the score to 20, but then a collapse occurred, and 8 men were out for 39. R. G. Delittle and Yeoman then took the score to 65, but the innings closed for 68. The School had bad luck in losing Chilman (run out), but their display was disappointing since the bowling was not so very deadly. Boo tham then went in and lost 4 wickets for 25—mainly owing to Wright's bowling. The sixth wicket fell at 65, and then a partnership raised the score to 138 for the seventh wicket. The innings closed for 167. Wright was the only bowler who showed anything like his true form and his analysis-5 for 53—was quite creditable. Full Score and Analysis :BOOTHAM SCHOOL;

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. Bryning, b Smith Tendall, c Wilson, b Smith .. Wright, b Armstrong Chilman, run out Elliot, b Armstrong Jones, run out Toyne, b Armstrong Delittle, A., b Armstrong Delittle, R. G., b Armstrong Yeoman, c Flannagan, b Armstrong Stainthorpe, not out Extras Total

o 8 3 o 10 II o o 14 y i

ri 68

Abbatt (I), b Wright c Toyne, b StainAbbatt thorpe Wilson, c Elliot, b Wright Holmes, b Wright Armstrong, lbw, b Wright Smith, b Tendall Gray, c Wright, b Stainthorpe Allison, c & b Stainthorpe Flannagan, b Stainthorpe Massingham, lbw, b Wright Ellis, not out Extras

....

...

Total

0 5 7 24 3 19 39 55 I

10 0

4 167

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CRICKET. Bowling AnalysisWright Stainthorpe Tendall Toyne

w. Average. R. M. 0. i o.6o 15.2.. 3 .. 53 • • 5 • • 12.75 .. 5 1 • • 9 .. 4•• 28.00 I • • 28.. 6 • • • • .3 1 • • • 4 •

•

2ND

XI. MATCHES.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2ND XI. Played at Bootham, May 29th. Result—Won. Full Score and Analysis :BOOTHAM 2ND XI.

Sr. PETER'S 2ND XI. II Gedge, b Lean Crowther, c & b Lean II 0 Nelson, c Shard, b Lean Yeoman, b Bell 3 West, b Brockbank 5 0 Walker, c Smith, b Lean 8 Harland, b Lean Dooley, b Brockbank 6 Waddington, c Shard, b Lean.. 2 Butterfield, b Lean 2 Elliot-Smith, not out 0 Extras

Lean, c Nelson, b Walker 6 o Bell, c West, b Harland Massingham, c Gedge, b Walker Hamilton, b Walker Shard, b Walker 22 Flanagan, b Butterfield Smith, b Butterfield 4 Brockbank, b Walker 3 Strange, not out 2 Mitheson, c Nelson, b Walker iatcliffe b Walker Extras 4 ,

Total

Bowling Analysis-Walker Butterfield Nelson " " " Ha, r lan d

o. M. 9.5.. 6 3 .. 1 2 4 • -

• •

R. w. Average. 7 .. 2.14 5.. 2.5 5

11 .

.20..

1 ..

20.00

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XI. Played on the Leeds Ground, June 5th. Result—Lost. Full Score and Analysis :-ST. PETER'S 2ND XI.

LEEDS G.S. 2ND Xl. Clarke, b Walker 4 Wood, c West, b Walker Thorpe, c Nelson, b Walker Hinings, c Yeoman, b Harland 5 12 Slater, b Walker Todd, c West, b Walker 31 2 Cooper, b Walker Bentley, c & b Walker Gibson, c Butterfield, b Walker 44 Metcalfe, c Gedge, b Walker Buck, not out 5 Extras 24 Total

Gedge, b Wood Crowther, b Wood Nelson, b Wood Yeoman, b Wood West, b Wood Walker, c Buck, b Gibson . . Elliot-Smith, b Gibson Dooley, b Wood Harland, b Wood Butterfield, b Wood Waddington, not out Extras

1 40

Bowling Analysisw. R. M. 0. 22.4.. 5 • • 45 . • 9 Walker I I • • 30 10 .. Harland 8 .. 4 • • 18 • • Butterfield • 10 .. 3 • • Waddington . 1. i•• Dooley 8•• •• 1•• West 3 .. I .. - .. Nelson Nelson bowled I wide.

Total

Average. 5.00 30.00 .. •• •• •• •• ••

7 3 3 20 15 8 3 2 9 70

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2ND XI. Played at St. Peter's, July 7th. Result—Lost. Full Score and Analysis :ST. PETER'S 2ND XI. Nelson, b Brockbank Crowther, b Flanagan Butterfield, c Ellis, b Flanagan Gedge, c Ellis, b Flanagan • • • • West, c Smith, b Lean Harland, b Brockbank Dooley, b Brockbank Waddington, c Ellis, b Brockbank George, b Brockbank Sergeant, run out Mitchel, not out Extras Total

BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2ND XI. 36 4 3 0

4 21 0 0 II 0 II 2

Flanagan, b Mitchel Shad, b Sergeant Lean, c & b Dooley Hamilton, c & b Dooley Smith, b Butterfield, Ellis, not out Brockbank, c Nelson, b Mitchel Michison, b Mitchel Wood, b Harland Ratcliff, b Harland Nichalls, b Butterfield Extras

1ST XI. AVERAGES. No. of Times Most in Innings. not out. an Innings. K. G. Chilman • • 14 2 . . * 71 T. J. Wright 12 I .. IOI M. R. Jones 8 o .. 37 R. G. Delittle 6 I .. *23 C.. H. Elliot o 14 48 R. E. Tendall II o .. 37 H. L. Bryning • • I0 o .. 21 B. D. Toyne • • o 13 9 • J. C. Stainthorpe II • • 6 . • *1 4 W. G. Yeoman o .. 5 9 H. L. Walker • • I .. 4 •4 A. Delittle 12 • • .. 8 •• 3 Also batted— 12 A. B. Radford .. •• 53.. .

9 6

120

Total

Bowling Analysis0. M. R. W. Sergeant .. 3 • • 0 . . 13 . . I Waddington .. 2 • • o .. II .. Butterfield . 4. 2 . • I . . 29 . . 2 Dooley 4 • -- . . 18 . . 2 Harland I . . 18 . . 2 4 Mitchel .. 95 .. 3 4••

29 17

Average. 13.00 1 4 .5 0 9.0 9.00

8.33

Total Runs. 239 147 92 56 104 102

Average. 19.9 13.4 11.5 11.2 II

54 26 19 8 23 209

••

9.3 6.6 6 5.2 3.8 2.6 2.5 17.4

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J. C. Stainthorpe T. J. Wright R. E. Tendall B. D. Toyne . H. L. Walker C. H. Elliot Also bowledA. B. Radford

BOWLING ANALYSIS. No. of No. of Runs. . Wickets. Maidens. Overs. 3o ., 99.5 12 379 17 .. 340 82.3 9 . • 9 18 4 3 44.4 8 .. 199 . I 28 Ioo .. 2 20.2 .. 3 .. I 54 4 • 129.5

2ND XI.

533

3 3

.. ..

. •

3 3

.. 1

••

22.20

••

Average. 13.00

11.50

9.66

8.00

7.50

•

6.00 4.66

3 3

.....

20.40 23.90 33.33 54.00

20.00

AVERAGES:

Harland Gedge Walker Crowther Dooley

Mitchell ., George Sergeant

BATTING AVERAGE. Total Most in Times No, of an innings. Runs. not out. Innings. 36 •• .. 39 3

Nelson Yeoman

West Elliot-Smith Butterfield Waddington

Average. 12.6o

8 5

3 *2

3.00

9 3 8

3.00 2.66

2.00

The following also batted. 11* .. 1 1 II .. 1 0 .. 1 ••

11 11

*Signifies not out. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Walker Mitchel Dooley Butterfield Harland Sergeant Nelson Waddington West

No. of No. of Runs. Overs. Maidens. 60 •• II .. 32.3 25 I 4 i8 I . 5 .• 6 15.2 42 68 1 •• 18 The following also bowled. 13 •• 3 14 •• 3 5 i

- • •

•.

Wickets. Average. .. i6 3.75 3 8 .33 2

9.00

4 4

10.53 17.00

I -

13.00

••

- • •

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. THE CHARACTERS. Although it is the custom to write the characters of the XI., the character that really matters is the character of the team. There was more promise of cricket in the team than has been seen for some time, but it was very young and inexperienced. At first the team got easily disorganised in the field when any batsman made a stand, and they undoubtedly had their share of misfortune in the early part of the season. Lack of scoring power coupled with weak bowling led to some heavy defeats, but gradually the team began to find its feet, and, when Chilman pulled it together with a jerk, had a pleasant run of successes, which augurs well for the future. Comments on umpires are nearly always out of place even on the Leagues—but it would be almost criminal not to record one memorable decision. Our lob bowler was at work, the ball was returned at lightning speed, hit his hand, broke the wickets and the non-playing batsman watched the catastrophe .from the middle of the pitch. A chorus went up " How's that ?" " Not out " was the bold reply, " I did not hear the appeal and I have been a soldier for twenty years and umpired once for the United Vampires." The logic left nothing to be desired, but it was a hot day and the stand had realised 14o runs—so we went and had a cup of tea. The leagues have been a distinct success and the Second XI. and Colts nets will hear fruit in time to come. Winner of the average for batting—K. G. Chilman. bowling—J. C. Stainthorpe. fielding—C. H. Elliott. Winner of the 2nd XI. ball—H. L. Walker. 71

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1ST XI. CHARACTERS. A. B. RADFORD (1914-15) improved a good deal as a bat, but as often happens his bowling suffered. A safe catch. K. G. CHILMAN (1914-15), a sprightly field, who kept the team well going. He played some really good innings and changed the bowling with judgment. C. H. ELLIOT (1915), a first-rate fielder, who brought off some beautiful catches. His batting gave the impression of being worth more runs. J. C. STAINTHORPE (1915), an improved bowler, but he must be bowled with great care, because he is apt to be despondent, if not taking wickets. If he had more equanimity he would develop into a really good bowler. T. J. WRIGHT (1915), a natural batsman of no little power when the bowling is moderate, but when the bowling is at all fast he plays with a very crooked bat. A phlegmatic field. Should develop into a good bowler. H. L. BRYNING (1915), a keen field, but his batting has been disappointing.. A. DELITTLE (1915) has thoroughly deserved his colours behind the sticks. *M. R. JONES has only one stroke. A safe field. *B. D. TOYNE is a useful field and a fair lob bowler at times. His batting should be useful in time. *R. E. F. TENDALL started very well, but met with a persistent run of bad luck, which made his batting lack vim. A fair field. *R. G. DELITTLE a good point and an original batsman. 2ND XI.

* W . G. YEOMAN, a first-rate field, though inclined to browse at times. A hitter, who might be useful next year. *G. C. WEST, a good deep field. *H. L. WALKER, a bowler with a nice -action. If he could restrain himself from his sweeping shot he would make runs also. *H. N. NELSON, the most finished bat in the 2nd XI., with a real defence. He must improve his fielding.

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*H. F. GEDGE, a promising bat. Can field anywhere. *E. W. HARLAND, a keen and cheerful player. G. R. DOOLEY, a hurricane hitter, who takes his own life and the lives of the fielders in his hands at every ball. F. H. BUTTERFIELD, no little promise in all departments. *Denotes 2nd colours.

O.T.C. CAMP. (Taken in extenso from The 0.T O.T.C. and Naval Cadets Magazine): The headquarters of the Northern Command gave special permission for the formation of an O.T.C. Camp at Levisham, near Pickering. The owners of Levisham Hall kindly lent their paddocks, and an ideal camp site was thus obtained. The Camp Commandant was S. M. Toyne, the Headmaster of St. Peter's, who was acting-major with the 11th York and Lancaster Regt. and the whole of the organisation fell to him, assisted by Mr. G. Walker, late sergeant-major in the regular army, and now acting as second in command to the York V.T.C. The schools represented were St. Peter's, York, under Lieut. Barnby (the O.C. Contingent being camp commandant) ; Durham, ur der Lieut. Budwor th ; Bradford, under Lieut. Ellis Jones ; Leeds, under Capt. Wynne-Edwards ; and Giggleswick, under Lieut. Clarke. In many ways the experience for officers and men was greater than in the regular camps because the fields were let to them and a complete Camp was equipped and run without any outside assistance except for the hospital, which was most efficiently conducted by Capt. Anderson and four of the V.A.D. Contingent. Capt. Clive Behrens, R.F.A., inspected the Camp and its work on more than one occasion, and Col. Errington, O.C. Inns of Court O.T.C. came down the last day, inspected the battalion at drill and addressed some remarks on training to the boys. The plan of work arranged by the Camp Commandant was progressive, and the details of each scheme was fully discussed

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with the officers and N.C.O.'s the night before. There were two exciting night operations which were carried out with commendable silence in spite of the stiff and hilly country and there was one whole day against the North Riding Regiment, which was much appreciated by all concerned. The strictest military discipline was enforced and there was practically no spare time for the usual games. The battalion paraded at 6-3o for prayers, and started on field operations at 8-3o. The battalion was highly praised for the steadiness of its work ; and the progress achieved in the eight days was most gratifying to all concerned. The system of having an hour's instructional parade before night operations is one that might well be followed with advantage, and all agreed that much valuable knowledge of Camp life, interior economy, and field work had been gained. A fatigue • party from St. Peter's, York, was left to clear up and strike the camp, and before the next day every vestige of the Camp had disappeared and the transport was on rail. [The above official report of the Levisham Camp was authorised by the Camp Commandant.] * * * * * * * A few unofficial extracts :The district selected was especially well adapted for field operations. A considerable amount of strenuous work was compressed into the eight days' training. It included battalion drill ; infantry operations with support from, and under the fire of opposing, artillery fire ; operations against a skeleton enemy force and night operations. A field-day was organised against the V.T.C. from York and Malton. The O.T.C., represented a raiding party, landed between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay, endeavouring to hold certain strategic points against the defending force (V.T.C.), (the " Pals' Fathers " as an irreverent Bradford U.T.C. Cadet describes them). On one memorable occasion, a few minutes after lights out, " the Camp forces went out on an emergency call—for practice in case of air-raid. They scrambled into the first items of clothing at hand, and were marched about a mile beyond the village." It

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was some satisfaction to the Cadets and their officers to be complimented on the expeditious manner in which they had answered the call. Interesting night operations also brought great enjoyment and were most instructive. Altogether the Camp was a most successful one, the weather splendid, and the health of the Cadets more robust than ever under their active service conditions. THE NIGHT ATTACK. From the dusk of the uplands we marched down into the darkness of the valley. Below in the mists of the land winked four little eyes of light ; the sweet signs of life and the dwellings of the workers from the fields. Then the storm-clouds passed onwards before the wind and revealed the moon in a great yellow halo like the light from a horn lantern. It was a warning and a sign which is evil to the mariner. The end of the road, before us the open fields. Halt ! We were in the last slopes of the valley. Far above us rose the blackness of the wooded hills and the whispering of the trees in the wind. A few cattle moved like shadows through the mist and vanished. An owl cried from the silence of the woods. These were the only sounds in the stillness. Then a sudden movement among the men. Forward ! Slowly we passed up the hill and into the blackness of the trees, every man holding belt to belt ; a great company advancing as a chain link upon link into the darkness. Slowly the long thin line wound upwards making the woods echo with the crash of marching feet over the stones. Then the sudden light of the moon. The open sky, and before us the summit of the hill. We formed up into sections and waited. Silence, and out of the silence the long-drawn cry of a screech owl.

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Forward ! Again the cry, echo upon echo across the valley as if calling us back into the darkness of the wood. Up through the hedges we worked moving slowly forward owards the face of the enemy. Then a faint word of command, flashes of light above us and the crash of firing. Discovered ! Swiftly we passed up the slope. Charge ! It was done. The hill had been taken. A MAN AT ARMS. REMINISCENCES OF CAMP. After a hard day's work at Camp, (For hours and hours we'd been on tramp). On our " soft " bolsters we laid our heads, And longed once more for feather beds. That night some rest we hoped to gain, " To Camp I'll never come again." So said we all, not one did fail— But listen to our mournful tale. * * * * * Clear and shrill through the midnight air The bugles sounded a Zepp'lin scare ; The Camp arose with much dissension, The language—that we dare not mention. The orders—" not decency but speed," Boots, belt, a rifle are all you need : Equipped with a rifle, clad in a belt, How funny we looked, " how foul " we felt. A poor recruit was left behind, One wretched boot he could not find, When we returned through the wind and rain, We found him fast asleep again.

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The orders for next day were such :Parade and night attack—not much ! We set out in gusty weather, And moved across the blooming " heather." Excitement soon became intense, As we leapt o'er a six-foot fence. Excitement fairly made us quiver, As down we fell into the river. To find our kit there in the slime We tried—But I could not find mine, " Here's my rifle " somebody said, " Your rifle, fool, why that's my head." At last the night attack was done And we were worn out everyone. We homeward wound our weary way Convinced we had had a de—lightful day. Of other work we did our share, But that was in the clear bright air. Of that a corporal longed to talk, His comment was : " How decent, York." The end of Camp came round at last, A topping week we all had passed. Of " grousing " in these lines reck nought— It is not what we really thought. ka;

ECHOES OF WAR AT A HEALTH RESORT. An irresponsible and light-hearted man is he who, loosed from the bonds and shackles of his daily common task, is able to betake himself to some spot where he may bask at ease in a deckchair, or manfully swing his club on the golf-course according as his fancy leads him. This is not so much in the case during the

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spring as in summer, but still there are some who are prepared to face the changes of the fickle weather in order that they may escape the scenes of their ordinary life. This year, however, the would-be tourist is daunted by tales of trenches so high and so-far reaching that it is impossible to catch a glimpse of the swelling wave, or of wire entanglements so dense and so prickly that not even a mouse can make his way through for his morning bathe in the briny. We also had heard of fond paterfamiliases who, in an excess of excitement at the tardy following of their flocks, had gesticulated with umbrellas from the cliff-top and been arrested as signalling to the Germans. Undeterred by these fearsome rumours we betook ourselves to (censored) where we hoped to be able to get a distant view of the native element. We were crowned with sucess for the place was not honeycombed with trenches nor intersected with barbed wire. On the contrary the trenches were few. This we suppose was due to the height of the cliffs. But as we grew more familiar with our surroundings, we found cleverly concealed machine gun proof emplacements and covered-in trenches. In one place indeed we met with a rude shock as two of us were scrambling up the cliff, we saw an interesting shelter which we wished to examine, but, coming suddenly round a corner, we came face to face with the following notice :— O.H.M.S. Trespassers will be shot. This was interesting but discouraging, so we went home. Another point of interest was a new 9" gun just brought, which was mounted on a railway truck and had special lines on the top of a high headland near. This caused great excitement as on the day after our arrival it was tested (most considerately from our point of view). Three shots were fired, the last being a target at the gun's extreme range of eight miles, and it blew the target to pieces, which was quite worthy the annals of British shooting. It happened that two of us went for a walk one evening up the cliff to see the view and we came near the gun. We conversed for a time with the sentry and then turned back. On the way

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home we turned aside to search for a plover's nest, and this led us round so that we came up on a different side of the gun. We then noticed three sentries meet near the gun and seem to point to us and one of them followed us all the way home. Another result of the military occupation was that it was impossible to walk along the sands beyond a certain place. We consulted an officer on this and he answered : " Oh no, you can't get beyond. The 5th Blankshires are there and they shoot at their own officers if they go in front of the sentries. They aren't safe, by Jove !" Nevertheless in spite of all these preparations for the reception of the ubiquitous German it was quite possible to put in a very respectable holiday.. May I remain, Yours ever,

Lupus.

ON THE PASSING OF AN OLD FRIEND. It is our sad but pressing duty to inform the world that an old and respected friend has gone from amongst us. For many years a feature of the School, he has done his best to preserve the venerable appearance of the place. But a new, comfort-loving corporation has decreed his removal. I speak of course of the Clifton Road. For many years travellers have been impressed by the characteristics of this way, and we have even heard sundry ill-spoken comments upon the pleasures of riding over it. But these were doubtless uttered by thoughtless passengers who have long since regretted their folly. Nevertheless our ancient friend has been ruthlessly torn up, and replaced by a surface which we might venture to call smooth. But only fond remembrances are left of the road which is passed ; and with its passing have also gone those chances of comparison which men were wont to make. For they could say :"Behold two roads, the road to learning, and the road to grief.

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By one you come to fame, by one to fate." And well could the ancient thoroughfare compare in age with the School, for one is studded by traditions, one, the road, with rocks. But now 'tis gone, and nought to us remains but memory, of what has been, and also joy for that which is—a road. DIDYMUS.

THE FIRST " PETERITE." St. Peter's School has unconsciously possessed for many years a number of interesting records, which have recently been discovered after many years of concealment in dark places. These are the first " Peterites," the earliest number of which is dated March 3rd, 1834, and was printed by T. Weightman, of Goodramgate, York. It was then the St. Peter's Journal, consisting of two pages, which was edited once a fortnight. The first article is a letter by " The Chairman of the Club." This society is a mystery. They appear to do little but eat gigantic dinners at village inns, a description of which is printed in the 7th number of the paper dated May 26th of the same year. " The Club met " it says. Two-thirds only attended ; no business transacted—but racing, boating, cricketing, eating and drinking talked of. After the usual pros and cons, and " with respect Mr. Chairman " and " I beg leave " and " I humbly submit " and all that—the Club determined on a supper. No thoughts of the St. Peter's Journal. Turkey and ham, pro articles and ink ; duck, goose, and pie, pro printers, papers and business. Jove ! but our host of the " Bull and Snuffers " had provided gloriously ! Oh ! with what Epicurean ardour did we attack the red lobster, the cloud coloured oyster, and onioned rump steak—the cold joint and the hot joint. How greedily our nostrils inhaled the flavour of pickled cucumber, cayenne pepper, and Harvey-

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sauce ! Many of the articles are written after the style of Swift and contain quite as much satire as any writer of his time. There are meaningless riddles and witty sayings which were obviously very personal at the time and may have cost the editor a pugilistic display and perhaps a black eye. They certainly became very unpopular for in the 6th number there is an indignant protest from the editors which starts " Our paper to be given up !" Who says so ? Not the editors—for they are writing for it with all their might. Not its readers—for they are devouring its pages. " Give our paper up !" What an idea ! Then it continues in a classical style, very popular with the editors, throughout the paper. " Why, my friend, whoever thou art that hast hinted such a thing, we can only say—where is thy common sense ? Are not our subscribers increasing ? Are not our numbers improving ? Why then in the name of wonder should we give up ? At the end of this article there is a note headed :" Subject for next paper's essay— REVENGE." The editors may have been personal, but they certainly had a keen sense of humour. On the front page of the 5th number and all those following is a woodcut of the choir school behind the Minster, then the buildings of St. Peter's School. On Monday, May 12th, 1834, an unfortunate correspondent sent a bill to the editors amounting to following is an extract.

2S. 21d. from which the

s. May—To spoiling six sheets of post-paper in composing one article .. •• To a quarter of a hundred pens .. To breaking mother's teapot in a fit of inspiration To lozenges for cough caught by standing on Bluebridge for purpose of better describing the green

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The editors are ignorant as to whether this bill has been paid, but for 81 years they have been expecting those unwelcome gentlemen known as the bailiffs. Our paper was instructive as well as amusing. Every number of the St. Peter's Journal contains an essay, the first of which " The Love of our Country " is peculiarily appropriate to the present time. It has a great meaning now. For this reason these words are once more to be found in the pages of a " Peterite." AMOR PATRIZE. The love of our Country. " The love of our country is implanted in us from the very moment of our birth—It is that which we imbibe with the air we breathe, and which is so natural to us as the affection which we feel for the nearest relation. It is a love which ennobles the soul, and softens it to receive the fairest impressions. Neither the toils of war, nor the severe campaign, neither banishment from its shores, nor the absence from the far distant land, can make us forget our country. The thought of his home, and all that is dear to him, can cheer the captive within the melancholy and dreary walls of his prison ; his chains feel lighter on him, and he is gladdened midst the gloomy misery around. This alone infuses fortitude into the most timid, and, when inspired by it, the most cowardly is desirous of rushing into war ; he burns with an insatiable desire to fight for his country, and feels as confident as though he were invulnerable. It cheers the weary traveller, although tired and worn out by the length of his journey, and the hope of reaching his country adds new strength to his exhausted frame, and enables him to brave unheard-of perils. For his country the most affectionate husband will leave the darling of his affections, and plunge into all the horrors and dangers of battle. The patriot at home and the soldier abroad, are alike influenced by this love, which reigns paramount to all others. The chilling blast of poverty, and the most wretched situation cannot damp the patriot's love, No unextinguishable, unquenched shall it burn, from the moment

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we breathe, till that awful time when death severs us from all on earth and hurries us to the grave ; and even on his death-bed the patriot forgets not his country, but with his last sigh breathes out blessings upon it. The dying soldier, when he reflects that it is for his country he bleeds, gladly resigns himself to his fate, and feels an inward satisfaction, when he reviews his conduct. Those, also, who remain at home, are no less desirous of serving their country, and by their wise counsels, and careful plans help to raise it to the pinnacle of fame. We feel an unexpressible pride, when we hear the praises of our country sounded, and we are ready to plunge the dagger in the heart of him who tries to disgrace it. In fine, this love has been instilled into us by our Creator, and wretched and contemptible is that man who by his infamous designs, wishes to ruin the land of his nativity." And so the first " Peterite " speaks to us once more on a . subject which is more vital to its readers after a space of 81 years, than even before in the history of an ancient school.

NOTES AND ITEMS. Congratulations to C. H. S. Elliot, J. C. Stainthorpe, H. L. B. Bryning, T. J. Wright, and A. Delittle on receiving their School Cricket Colours ; also to R. E. F. Tendall, M. R. Jones, B. D. Toyne, W. G. Yeoman, H. L. Walker, H. N. Nelson, E. W. Harland, and H. F. S. Gedge on receiving their 2nd XI. Colours. At a meeting of the Peterite Committee held last term it was decided to make a donation of I5 from the Peterite balance, to the Games Committee. We record the thanks of the Games Committee. At School, last term, we had a very rare—probably unique--many-cornered creature, but now, alas ! it has gone. We refer, of course, to that fine specimen of the noble equine race, which ,

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went by the name of " Hat-Rack." We have been told that this specimen was sold forI, and for a long time we could not understand this surprising value of a creature, so dear and yet of such uncertain age. At last, however, the name " Hat-Rack " occurred to us, and our difficulty was solved. Inquiry has shown our surmise to be correct and " Hat-Rack " is now a hat-rack. We wish success to the following upon their appointments, which are respectively :1915-16.—Football. Captain, G. de R. Dooley. Hon Sec., K. G. Chilman. 1916.—Cricket. Captain, K. G. Chilman. Hon. Sec., J. C. Stainthorpe. 1916.—Hockey. Captain, W. G. Yeoman. Hon. Sec., M. R. Jones. 1916.—Boating. Captain, J. H. Sergeant. The School Monitors this term are :—J. C. Stainthorpe, F. R. Tovey, J. H. Sergeant, G. de R. Dooley, and G. N. Storrs-Fox. At Camp we had as our uninvited guests those terrible insects— earwigs. It was, of course, from the very first " war to the knife," or rather "war with a mallet," and, although the "bugs" never had a chance, it proved very unpleasant when they dropped on your face whilst you slept. As one tent-commander put it : " Any insect larger than a chicken I can stand, but earwigs , Esq., has, during the We are very glad to hear that holidays, employed his spare time in kindly improving the shooting-range by the addition of a moving target worked by a complicated combination of strings. But our pleasure is tinged with regret at the fact that so far a notice has told us that the invention is " out of order," and we are inclined to believe the report that what some later hand wrote underneath was true—" never in order." We have been asked to write a light and humorous article, but in consequence of the late War Office restrictions as to light, only the humour remains, in the fact that, since the School has already had three warnings from the police, there will probably very soon be a new item on somebody's

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CLIFTON GROVE DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

CLIFTON GROVE DRAMATIC SOCIETY, The Clifton Grove Dramatic Society made their second appearance on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of June. The programme was an ambitious one, consisting as it did of scenes from Shakespeare's Macbeth, and an original play by Calvert founded on a tale from the Arabian Nights. The performance of these was in every way successful. Calvert's play showed considerable originality, and much knowledge of the " stage "—a most promising piece of work. The scenes chosen from Macbeth for presentation were those covering Macbeth's return to his castle , theaingofplbtweMachndLybet, the arrival of Duncan, and his murder. The selection was a good one, for these scenes are the essence of the tragedy ; they are so far complete in themselves that they make a play within a play, and the action is unbroken. Miss Evelyn, as Lady Macbeth, gave a fine and forceful rendering of the part she portrayed convincingly the dominating, ambitious and ruthless woman who drives the less resolute Thane of Cawdor to the murder of Duncan, and to his own doom. R. C. Calvert gave a powerful rendering of the part of the irresolute Macbeth. As the scene proceeds, we are conscious of the change of attitude of the ambitious Thane—from one of wavering timidity to desperate determination. Calvert's portrayal of the part wls quite remarkably good and we feel he is capable of achieving much. West successfully doubled the parts of Duncan and Macduff As the latter he was most effective in the scene following upon the discbvery of the murder of Duncan, one of the most difficult passages in the play to speak and to carry off with success. DoOley, as the porter, had a part in which he revelled—in every sense, and the audiences showed every symptom of enjoying his scene as thoroughly as he did himself. Russell gave useful aid as Banquo, though hampered by a somewhat wild and unkempt make-up. L. Griffiths and Ash, .

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as Malcolm and Donalbain, Jones as Lennox, Reed as Fleance, and Hardwick as a Monk, were of good service in their minor parts. Morrison and Greaves, as pages, were alert and easy in their movements. The second play, " The Hunchback," a dramatized version of one of the Arabian Nights' Tales, was not only picturesque in setting and in dress, but was rich in humorous situations. West, as the Prince, Armauel-Karhirem, played the part with dignity, and his elocution and make-up were excellent. Russell did good service as the Fisherman. Miss M. Evelyn, as his daughter, and as Scheherajade in the prologue, played with singular grace and charm. The piece owed much to her presence. George made a vivacious Hassan, but his make-upmight well have been older. Hardwick played up to him well in their principal scene, and, if Hassan's servant betrayed a North-country accent, he may be excused for the touch of unintentional humour which it gave to the situation. The Citizens--Ash, Hannam and Jones— had good opportunities in their scene and made the most of them. Nor must the dog be forgotten ; obviously he knew his cue for going off. Dooley was again mirth-provoking as Miram, and his make-up was excellent. In the name-part Reed did famous service, and somehow managed to come unscathed from all the rough and tumble of the play. His self-restraint in being able to take it all " lying-down " is to his credit. Minor parts were effectively filled by Greaves, Morrison, and H. and L. Griffiths. Both performances of the two plays went without a hitch, and the very conscientious prompter was not in evidence. The stage was erected, and the scenery made and painted by members of the Grove House Dramatic Society. The -dresses for both plays were designed by Calvert and all made by Mrs. Win ter, of Clifton, York. The success of the performance owes much to Calvert, by whom all the " spade-work " of the production was done ; also to Mr. Calvert who came up to put on the finishing touches, and found more than arduous duties awaiting him.

SCHOOL ACCOUNTS-TREASURER'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1915. GAMES ACCOUNT.

. s. Balance from 1914-15 SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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VALETE. G. C.—Upper Vth. Classical. Head Monitor. Head of Clifton Grove House. XV. 1913-14-15. 2nd XI., 1914-15. IV., 1914-15. Captain of Boats, 1915. Captain of Choir. Librarian. Platoon Commander in O.T.C.

WEST,

SERGEANT, W. H.—Upper VIth. Classical. School Monitor. Day boy. Played in XV., 1914-15. Played in 2nd XI., 1914-15. Leaving Exhibition, 1915. Lce.-Corpl. in O.T.C, A. B.—Lower Vth. Modern. School Monitor. Head of House. Played in XV. 1914-15. Captain of Cricket, 1915. Hockey XI., 1914-15. Choir. Corpl. in O.T.C.

RADFORD,

C. H. T.—Upper Vth. Classical. House Monitor. Played in XV., 1914-15. XL, 1915. Hockey XI., 1915. Choir, Librarian.

ELLIOT,

R. G.—Upper Vth. Modern. Day boy Monitor. Played in XV., 1914-15. Hockey XI., 1915. Lce.-Corpl. in O.T.C.

DELITTLE,

ANELAY,

W. A.—Upper Vth. Modern. Day boy.

W.—Lower Vth. Modern. Day boy. Librarian. Lce.-Corpl. in O.T.C.

PROCTER, J.

BULMER,

C. R.—Lower Vth. Classical. Day boy.

RICHARDSON,

F.—Lower Vth. Modern. Day boy. 2nd XV.,

1914-15. LETHBRIDGE, L. LAROYE,

H. B.—IVth. Classical. Day boy.

LAROYE, J. LAROYE, R.

IIIrd. Form. Clifton Grove House.

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SALVETE. REMOVE. T. H. Dobson. J. G. Johnson. C. E. Scholefield. A. W. Smith. W. T. Baddeley. IVth. CLASSICAL. T. Watson. J. R. Jolly. R. G. Cooper. R. H. Buckton. W. H. Masterman. A. A. Miles. B. A. Gray. L. C. Border. W. H. Cassels. T. W. Donking. J. E. Morton. C. M. Prior.

LOWER VTH. MODERN. H. G. Cra.wshaw. J. C. Newhouse.

Will. MODERN. A. H. Green. H. R. Hardcastle. J. G. G. Hodgson. C. T. Newhouse. R. Peel. C. J. Farran. IIIrd. FORM. D. E. Terrace. R. Fernton. Ramsden. E. Murray. J. Clark.

O.P. NEWS. BIRTHS. 8th June.—The wife of J. S. Denby (O.P.), a son. MARRIAGES. 7th August.—Lieut. C. P. Denby (O.P.) to Gertrude, third daughter of W. H. Pickard, Garforth, near Leeds. Sept. 14th.—Rev. J. M. Raimes, M.A. (O.P.), son of the late J. W. Raimes, of Acaster, to Olive, youngest daughter of the late Charles Ernest of York.

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ist Sept.—J. B. Mossop (O.P.), son of the late J. B. Mossop, of Whitehaven, to Gladys, daughter of W. Dickenson, Chapel Church House, Hensingham. 14th Sept.—At Johannesburg, R. Collier (O.P.), Sub-Inspector Basutoland Police, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Collier, of Manchester, to Mira Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. H. Dougherty, Johannesburg. DEATHS. 1st June.—Sir A. T. Lawson (O.P.). 1st June.—Rev. J. Summer (O.P.). 23rd May.—J. L. Freeman, late assistant master. 22nd May.—Lieut.-Col. F. H. Anderson (O.P.). 22nd May.—B. Matthews, late assistant master, at Christchurch, New Zealand. APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS. Major F. W. Daniell to command loth Batt. (2nd Tyneside Pioneers) Northumberland Fusiliers, with temp. rank of Lt.-Col. J. C. Waithman, M.D., to be Lieut. (temp.) R.A.M.C. W. A. Shann, M.B., to be Lieut. (temp.) R.A.M.C. Lieut. A. B. Sale (0.P.) to be Capt. (temp.). B. Dodsworth (0.P.) to be Lieut. Terr. Force Reserve. H. P. F. Roche (O.P.) to be Lieut. (temp.) R.E. G. C. West (O.P.) to be Sec.-Lieut. South Staffs. Regiment. A. B. Radford (O.P.) to be Sec.-Lieut. S. Staffs. Regt, R. A. Harpley (O.P.) to be Sec.-Lieut. K.O.Y.L.I. R. T. Brode (O.P.) was ordained May 3oth and licensed to St. Paul's Church, Middlesborough. Major E. Yorke Daniel, R.M.L.I., to be Secretary of Government Committee to collate facts for an Official History of the War. R. Needham (O.P.) M.D., Commissioner in Lunacy, has been knighted. Sec.-Lieut. C. P. Denby (0.P.) to be Lieut. 155th Brigade West Riding R.F.A. Sec.-Lieut. W. S. Allen (O.P.) to be Lieut. R.F.A. G. C. Nelson (O.P.) to be Sec.-Lieut. 2nd Sportmen's Battalion,

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Dr. F. Needham (O.P.) appears as a Knight Bachelor in the Birthday Honours. H. L. Chilman (0.P.) to be Sec.-Lieut. R.E. Captain C. P. Metcalfe (O.P.), RN., has been awarded the D.S.O. The list of 0.P.'s in His Majesty's Forces is as complete as it can be made under the circumstances. Any further corrections or additions are urgently asked. Finally we thank all those who have helped in the compilation of this list. The total number of O.P.'s serving is (so far as yet ascertained) 319, and the casualties are as follows :Killed in action 13 Wounded 9 Wounded and Missing Prisoner ..

ROLL OF HONOUR Ainslie, W., M.D., F.R.C.S. RAMC Allen, W. S RFA Allen, W. P. U.P.S. Brigade Royal Fusiliers Allenby, Col. A.H. (killed) 7th Batt. R. Scots Fusiliers. Allbutt, Lieut.-Col. Sir T.C., K.C.B., F.R.S., M.D . General Hospital Staff. Alexander, C. B. 13th Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. Alexander, J. N 2nd West Yorks: Regiment. Argies, R. M. A SC Armstrong, G. J. Rifle Brigade. Armstrong, Capt. C. L. 11th Batt. West Yorks.Regiment. Atkinson, F. C., C.B., Brig.-General Middlesex Regiment. nth Batt Suffolk Regiment. Bagenal, N. B. Bagenal, P. H. E 9th Batt. Oxford and Bucks. L.I. Bailey; A. W. Baldwin, Capt. 0. G. de C. 8th Batt. R. Munster Fusiliers. Barnby, A. J. W.,....7th Batt. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regiment. 8th Batt. Worcester Regiment. Barton, B.. ... ,

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East Riding Yorks. Yeomanry. Barton, F. L. Barton, G. 0 Barton, G. L. loth Batt. Essex Regiment. Battley, Major R C. igth Batt. Royal Fusiliers. Baskett, R. M Bedingfield, E. G. Alex. P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment. Bentley, R. C West Yorks. Regiment. Bethell, R. C. Bingham, Capt F.M. (killed) . . . . 5th Batt. K.O. Lancaster Regt. 5th Batt. Sherwood Foresters. Bingham, S. 0 rith Batt. Middlesex Regiment. Bourne, A. E. Royal Flying Corps. Bowry, E. C Braithwaite, Major J H V Bright Smith, A. A. W Pioneer Co. Army Cyclist Corps. Brougha.11, E. R. 5th Batt. Manchester Regiment. Brown, C. P Middlesex Regiment. Browne, Capt M. 6th Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Buckle, Major E. J. B. Burdett, G. S. iith Rajputs Indian Army Burdett, Capt. E. J. (wounded) Middlesex Regiment. Bushell, R Cadman, Major E. C.. . 5th Batt. K.O. Royal Lancaster Regiment. East Riding Yorkshire Yeomanry. Cadman, Major P. C. Yorks. Dragoons. Cadman, C. Campbell, Rev. W.O.F.. Brigade Chaplain 2nd W. R. Inf. Brigade. Campbell, Major G. McC.. .3rd B. Reserve Brigade R. Artillery. 6th Batt. West Riding Regiment. Cass, Major C. P Miners' Batt. K.O.Y.L.I. Chadwick, Capt. H. F. R.E. Chilman, H. L. R A M C. Christian, Dr. H. G. 8th Batt. South Staffs. Regiment. Clarke, H. C RFA Clegg, M. T. Cobb, P. 8th Batt. East Yorks. Regiment. Cobb, Major C. E. Artists' Rifles. Colley, R. H. „ Yorks. Regiment, Colley, Capt. W. H. (wounded)

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Collier, R Cooper, C. H. S Crompton, J. B. C Coning, Chas. H. • Coning, H. P Creek, G. E. S. Crombie, C. Cureton, Major E • R

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Motor Transport A.S.C. Northumberland Imperial Yeomanry. Canadian Force. 6th Batt. K.O.S.B.

loth Batt. NorthumberlandFusiliers. Daniell, Lt.-Col. F. W. Royal Marines. Daniel, Major E. Y. 9th Batt. King's Liverpool Regiment. Daniel, H. 0 Daniel, Major C. J., D.S.O. loth Batt. Seaforth Highlanders. Darling, T. M. 155th Brigade West Riding R.F.A. Denby, C. P. Staff Officer. Ditmas, Col. H. P D.S.O. 5th Batt. P.W.O. Yorks. Regiment. Dodsworth, B. Donner, H. E. M Draper, Surg.-Maj. R. A. . Yorks. Mounted Field Amb., R.A.M.C. - R.N.R. Draper, P. M. R E Draper, B Royal Engineers. Draper, W. B. M H M S. Canopus. Durrant, H. M. L. ioth .Batt. East Lancs. Regiment: Durrant, 0 1511 Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Dufton, Capt. j. T 'Rand Rifles, 4th Infantry Brigade, S. Africa. Dyson, H. E. ,

Eadon, Major E H Ellwood, Major B. P Ekins, T. A Fairbank, A. C. Fairbank, G. T. Farrow, A. E. Fausset, F. P Ferguson, F. E

21St Lancers. 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers. Motor Transport Section. A.S.C.

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Fernandes, D. L. de (killed) ist Batt. Bedfords. Regiment. Fisher, Surg. A. R. H M S. Benbow. Fisher, T. W. 9th Batt. Border Transport. Fisher, T. H. S. Motor Transport. Fisher, G. A King's R. R. Corps. Flower, P. H Foster, A. D 7th Batt. the Buffs. Foster, J. C 6th Batt. Lincs. Regiment. Foster, R. D. (wounded and missing) . . 6th Batt. Lincs. Regiment. Frankland, Capt. Sir F. W. F. G., Bart . .3rd Batt. Bedford Regt. Fraser, Capt. W. A. K. .. Adj. King George's Own 39th Central India Horse. Fraser, E. L. .

Garbutt, W. D. Gibbons, J Gray, E.C.G. Grier, C. A. F Groves, Basil T

Middlesex Regiment. R.A.M.C. 14th Batt. Manchester Regiment. West Riding R.G.A. R.F.A.

Hacket-Thompson, E., C B Brigadier General. Harland, M. H. R.F.A. Harkness, J. R Hardy, D. W. West Riding Field Ambulance R.A.M.C Hargreaves, G. W 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Harpley, R. A. 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Haynes, W. H. 6th Batt. Yorks. Regiment. Haworth, H. S. 4th Batt. K.O.Y.L.I. Heath, J. L. 5th Batt. S. Staffs. Regiment. Heap, Lieut.-Commander T. R R.N.R., H.M.S. Ganges. Heap, E. T. 65th Batt. 'Canadian Overseas Exp. Force. Volunteers, Alexandria. Hendley, C. G. C. Hendley, P.G.. .1st Batt. 15th London P.W.O. Civil Ser. Rifles. 2oth Batt. Royal Fusiliers. Hey, Walter RAMC Hicks, R. R Hill, D. 5th Batt. Northumberland Fusiliers. .

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R A M.C. Hill, Dr. W. B. R.A.M.C. Hingston, Major A. A., M B Saskatchewan Rifles. Hodsman, J. B Holtby, J. Manchester Regiment. Hopkins, Capt. R. B. West Yorks. Regiment. Horton, R. W. RGA Howgate, Capt. E. V. RAMC Hudson, A. R.A.M.C. Hudson, Major B Public Schools Corps, Royal Fusiliers. Huffam, D . 5th Batt. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regt. Huffam, Capt. L. W. 17th West Yorks. Regiment. Huffam, S. Rifle Brigade. Hyde, G. A Hutchison, A. (killed) Cumberland Terr. Force Assoc. Jackson, Lieut.-Col. J. A. (Temporary Major in the Army). The Black Watch. Jennings Bramley, G. RGA Johnson, Major R. G. M. Johnson, Major R. D. (killed) 1st Batt. Royal Dublin Fusiliers. RAMC Johnson, A. 0 ist Batt. Middlesex Regiment. Jones, Capt. P. B. (killed) 4th Batt. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regiment. Jones, Capt. E. S. Assam Valley Light Horse. Jones, K. S. Public School Batt. Middlesex Regiment. Janes, 0. S zoth Batt. Royal Fusiliers. Jones, 3rd Batt. York and Lancaster Regiment. Key, Capt. R. E Kaye, W J. P 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Keates, E. H. O. 17th Batt. Highland Light Infantry. Kennedy, D. H. Royal Irish Fusiliers. Kennedy, C. F West Riding Artillery. King, P. C. G. E Kirke, Capt. E. St. G. 5th West Yorks. Regiment. Knowles. F. H .

Lawton, \V \' Lees. G

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Leonard, —. Lumb, Major A. Lyth, J. C. Laughton, G. F.

Canadian Contingent. 16th Batt. Liverpool Regiment. New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

16th Batt. Liverpool Regiment. Mackay, Capt. I). P Maguire, B. ( killed in action) 111alcolm, I. Z. Brigadier-General Malcolm, N., 6th Batt. . K.O.S.B. Mapleton, R. I Sherwood Foresters. Mayne, Col. McClellan, Major H. 1'. (wounded) ..8th King's Royal Irish Fus. Capt. of H.M.S. -Wear. Metcalfe, C. P., D.S.O. Medhurst, C. E. H. .. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, attd. Royal Flying Corps. T and S.C. A.S.C. Mills, G. H. 11th Yorkshire Regiment. Millhouse, G West Yorks. Regiment. Mitchell, Major F. Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. Mitchell, G. W.. . .7th Batt. Mitchelson, J. M. Molony, A. C. B. A S.C. Mon kman, L. 8th Batt. Royal Irish-Fusiliers. Montgomery, Major A. J. 1st Batt. Wilts. Regiment. Morse, C. C. (wounded) North Staffs. Regiment. Morse, R. M. Mortimer, Col. J. .... 5th Batt. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regiment. 14th Batt. Cheshire Regiment. Moss, Lieut.-Col. C. 16th Batt. Highland L.I. Moss, Major A. Moss, G 30th Punjabs, Indian Army. Moss, Capt. T. •RFA Mould, J Myers, J. A. •

Neilson, A. J. Nelson, G. C. Nelson, Capt. J. W. Nelson, J. E .

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Nelson, A. G. Newton, Capt. C. W North, W Norwood, K Northcote, B Northcote, J. F. G

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Command Line of Communication A.A.C. Palmes, Major G. C Palmes, Major B. 5th Batt. K.O.Y.L.I. Pattinson, E. P 5th Batt. West Yorks Regiment. Pearson, Capt. W. Peel, R. E. RAMC Penty, C. B. 6th S. Lancs. Regiment. Peters, A. J. i8th Lancs. Fusiliers. Peters, C. A. K. 6th King's Royal Rifles. Peters, M. W. 24th Punjabs. Phillips, W. W. A. Pixley, Major F. W. 1st Cadet Batt. K.O.R.R. 7th Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Pickering, Basil H. Place, Capt. E. H. RFA R A M.C. Pollard, Dr. B. Pollard, Ernest A. 5th West Yorks. Regiment. Procter, Capt. A. K. West Riding Div. Train, A.S.C. West India Regiment. Ramsden, W. H. C. Ramsden, A. F. East Riding Yeomanry. Ramsden, J. East Riding Yeomanry. Radford, A. B. South Staffordshire Regiment. Rouse, Major A. H. T. ..6ist King George's Own Pioneers, Indian Army. Reed, M. B. 9th Batt. East Lancs. Regiment. Reynolds, H. E. K York and Lancaster Regiment. Reynolds, G. B. E. K0Y Richards, Capt. C. W. A S.C. Richards, M. W. RFA Richards, P. A. W. . . . . nth Batt York and Lancaster Regiment. Rickell, C. G. West Yorks. Regiment. Ridgway, A. H 5th W.R. Battery R.F.A. (T.F.)

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Rigby, J. R. A. (killed) 2nd Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Robinson, A. E. (wounded) 2nd Batt. Yorks. Regiment. Robinson, Lieut.-Col. C. L. (killed in action) .. 1st Batt. Monmouth Regiment. Rooke, H. H Rowe, Capt. R. H. RGA Roy, D. W., M D R A M.C. Roy, Capt. K. J. (killed in action) 1st Batt. Middlesex Regiment. Roy, N. F., Paymaster RN Roy, R. S., Commander RN Russell, F. A. London Rifle Brigade. Roche, H. P. F. R.E. Robinson, H. Mechanical Transport A.S.C. .

Sale, Charles H. Motor Transport A.S.C. Sale, Capt. A. B. 13th Royal Warwicks, Regiment. Sale, J. R., Assistant Paymaster RN Sargeant, A. F. ..12th (City of London) Batt. London Regiment. Scoby, R. 79th Cameron Highlanders (Canadian) Scott, Capt. H. C Army Cyclist Corps. 5th Batt. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regiment. Scott, Capt. G. J. Scawin, H. RAMC Sergeant, W. H. Inns of Court O.T.C. Shadwell, C. W. West Yorks. Regiment. Shann, K. (killed) Northumberland Fusiliers. R A M C. Shann, Gerald Shann, W. A., M B RAMC R A M.C. Shann, Lieut.-Col. F. Shearman, Capt. T. 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Royal Engineers, Railway Troops. Shepherd, J. Silvester, Major L. loth Batt. Cheshire Regiment. Simpson, T. H. H M S Albemarle. Sleightholm, G. E Smith, R. R. T Mechanical Transport Brit. E. Africa. Smith, Capt. K. Mc N. Somerset L.I. Smith, B. M. 3rd Batt. Hon. Artillery Co. .

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Sowerby, Major R. J. 4th Batt. West Riding Regiment. Spalding, W. W East Riding Imperial Yeomanry. Spooner, J. D. 13th Batt. Northumberland Fusiliers. Stewart, R. Royal Marines. Stockley, Capt. H. H. F. (wounded) loth Batt. Leicester Regiment. Storey, B. M. 164th Battery R.F.A. Stirling, H. L. Sullivan, Rev. A. M. Chaplain to the West Riding Forces. .

.4th London Field Amb., R.A.M.C. Taylor, Lt.-Col. M., M.B. Taylor, R. R. (prisoner of war). . K.O.S.B., attch. to Nigeria Regt. R.G.A. Taylor, C. C. 3rd Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Tennant, 0. M. (killed) West Riding R. H.A. Thornton, R. R . G. A . Thompson, Capt. H. S. W R Royal Horse Artillery. Thornsby, Harry Thompson, C. E Thompson, F. H Thorney, A 4th Batt. S. Staffs. Regiment. Thomas, W. F. E. . Northants Regiment. Turner, C Mc D. RFA Trundle, A. L. nth York and Lancaster Regiment. Trotter, A. D. iith York and Lancaster Regiment. Trotter, A. L. Turnbull, G. B A S.C. Tweedie, Major J M. RFA Twyford, Major H. S. .

Waddington, H. L. Mechanical Transport. 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Wadsworth, Capt. M. M. (killed) RAMC VVaithman, Dr. J. C. Wallace, J. F. 3rd Batt West Yorks. Regiment. Wallace, G. G. 2nd Batt East Yorks. Regiment. Watson, Major J. B. 2nd Lowland Brigade R.F.A. R N Division. Weeks, M. (wounded) West, G. C. 3rd Batt. South Staffordshire Regiment Whincup, Rev. E., Chaplain ..6th Batt. P.W.O. W. Yorks. Reg* .

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White, Col. W. A. Territorial Staff. Whittle, Major H. J Whytehead, Lieut.-Commander T. B. H. RN Whytehead, Capt. H. R. A. (killed) 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian A Williams, Rev. W. C. B. . . .. Chaplain Terr. Force (rank Capt.) Williams, P. V. Canadian Force. Williamson, Lieut.-Col. 0 C. RGA Willoughby, Capt. 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Willoughby, J. A. (wounded) Northamptonshire Regiment. Willoughby, J. H. C H M S. Basilisk. Wilcox, A Wilsden, Lieut. F. W. RN Wilson, Capt. E.. R. C. RGA Wilson, Capt. W. H. D. (wounded) 1st Brahmans, Indian Army. Wilson, A. G 5th Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Wilson, S. 4th Somerset Regiment. Windle, H. E. New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Wiseman, F. G. E. R N Flying Corps Witten, Major W. 9th Reserve R. Sussex Regiment. Wood, R. M. 5th Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. Wood, J. S. Inns of Court O.T.C. Woods, J. 1st Batt. Royal Berks. Regiment. Wray, W. R. Royal Fusiliers Yeats, B. E. 9th Royal Scots Yeoman, C. T P. Cyclists' Corps. Yeld, R. K. 117th Mahrattas. Yeld, P. H. Railway Transport. .

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LIEUT.-COL. C. L. ROBINSON (O.P.) O.C. 1st Batt. Monmouth Regiment. The following is an extract from The Times, May 15th. Lt.-Col. Charles Lawson Robinson, 1st Batt. Monmouth Regiment (T.F.), was the eldest son of the late Mr. Robert Robinson, mining engineer, of Howlish Hall, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Educated at St. Peter's School, York, and Durham School, where he was a member of the cricket XI. and football XV. He obtained a commission in the 2nd V.B. Durham Light Infantry, now the 6th D.L.I. Soon after leaving School from that time up to his death he had been officer in the volunteers and territorial forces. In the war in South Africa he was in command of the Glamorganshire Yeomanry, taking part in operations in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony and the Transvaal, and receiving the Queen's medal with five clasps. He afterwards joined the 1st Monmouthshire Regiment of which he was second in command when the present war broke out. He was in command of the Battalion when it went to the front. In October, 1906, he was appointed one of H.M. Inspectors of mines, and in June, 1910, was promoted to the rank of senior Inspector in Scotland, living at Kirkcaldy. In August, 1912, he was transferred to the Yorks. & N. Midlands Divisions and stationed at Leeds, and he did excellent exploration work in the disastrous exhessation at Cadeby Main Colliery. In May, 1914, he succeeded Mr. W. Walker as Inspector in charge of the Scotland Division, when the latter became deputy chief inspector of Mines at the Home Office. He lived at Tyne Lodge, Grange Loan, Edinburgh.

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The following is an extract from a letter from Capt. Williams, also of the 1st Monmouth Regiment, regarding the death of Col. Robinson :" I have not much time but I want the following to be known at once. Our men did splendidly and would have stuck to and followed their officers to the last. Our officer casualties all occurred in the fire trench as far as we know. which speaks for itself. The Colonel—Robinson--was last seen by Evill smoking a cigarette and smiling and surveying the position on the left of the Battalion. He ordered a slow retirement, man by man, to a position at right angles to our original line to face the enemy, and was leading this movement when he was shot dead through the head. I cannot express to you our admiration for him from the very beginning. He has shown always the very highest courage, coolness, and cheerfulness, and was the finest example any officer could have. SEC.-LIEUT. 0. M. TENNANT (0.P) 1st Battalion West Yorks. Regiment, The following is an extract from the Yorks. Herald. It is with regret that we announce the death of Sec.Lieut. Oswald Moncrieff Tennant, of the 1st Battalion West Yorks. Regiment, who has been killed in action near Ypres during the recent heavy fighting. The sad news of his death reached Acomb a day or two ago, and what made this more pathetic was the fact that the young officer was killed on his 21st birthday, June i6th. Sec.-Lieut. Tennant was an old boy of St. Peter's School, where he was educated under Canon Owen and Mr. S. M. Toyne, and he was always most popular with his schoolfellows. He was a clever athlete, representing the School in all games, and he carried off many of the trophies given at the annual school sports. On leaving School he obtained

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his commission in the -3rd West Yorks. Regt., and on the outbreak of war he proceeded to France with his regiment, which was attached to the 6th Infantry Division. In January of this year he came home on a few days' leave, and shortly after returning to the front he was transferred to the 1st Battalion West Yorks. Regiment. He was attached to the machine-gun section and took part in all the heavy fighting in which the 6th Division was engaged. He was a promising young Officer, and his kindly disposition made him a great favourite with the rank and file of the battalion, who will deeply regret his loss.

LIEUT. M. M. WADSWORTH (0.P.) King's Own Yorks. L.I. The following is an extract from the Yorks. Herald of July 13th. Official intimation has been received of the death in action in France of Lieut. Maurice Moxon Wadsworth, younger son of. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Wadsworth, of Ashfield, Goole. The details are meagre, but state that Lieut. Wadsworth was killed on Friday night last, at II o'clock, when crossing a bridge over a canal. The deceased was with the Goole Territorials, attached to the 5th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,, and went out to the front in April last, being placed in charge of the machine-gun section. Lieut. Wadsworth was 25 years of age, and had been connected with Goole Territorials for four years. He was made full lieutenant last winter during the training at Doncaster. He was educated at Goole G.S. and St. Peter's School, York, and prior to the war was with his,father and brother, who are well-known Humber shipowners.

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3rd Battalion Middlesex Regiment. The following is an extract from the Yorks. Herald. Mr. J. Edmund Jones, solicitor, of York and Scarborough, has received an official intimation that his second son, Capt. Percy Barrett Jones, of the 3rd Middlesex Regiment, was killed in action in France on September 3oth. Capt. Jones is another old boy of St. Peter's School to lay down his life for his country. After leaving St. Peter's School, he went to Christ's College, Breckon. He served during the South African Campaign with the 3rd East Yorks. (Militia), and, at the close of the war, received a nomination for a line regiment, and was gazetted to the ist Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment which he joined at Quetta, India. Subsequently Capt. Jones entered the Indian Army and served several years with the 5th Light Infantry, and three years ago he was transferred to the Middlesex Regiment, and stationed at the Depot at Mill Hill. He joined his regiment which came from India, six months ago in France, and took part in the second battle of Ypres. The deceased officer, who was 34 years of age, leaves a widow and child, and to them and his parents the greatest sympathy will be extended in their sad bereavement.

LIEUT. J. R. A. RIGBY (O.P.) 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. The following is an extract from the Yorks. Herald. The Rev. J. Rigby, vicar of Sheriff Hutton, has received intimation from the War Office to the effect that his only son, Lieut. J. R. A. Rigby, B.A., of the 2nd Batt. Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in action between September 25th

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and September 27th. The deceased officer was 25 years of age, and was educated at Hymer's College, Hull, and St. Peter's School, York. He took his B.A. at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was an enthusiastic member of the Officers' Training Corps. He received his commission, dated February, 1914, in the '3rd Battalion Yorks. Regiment, and joined the colours on the outbreak of war. The late Lieut. Rigby was stationed at Hartlepool during the bombardment by the German warships in December last, and in March was transferred to the znd Battalion Yorks. Regiment. He was immediately despatched to France, and has been on active service ever since. Much sympathy is expressed with the bereaved parents by the inhabitants of the village and the surrounding district. LIEUT.-COL. A. H. ALLENBY (0.P.) O.C. 7th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

Lieut.-Col. Augustus Heathcote Allenby, commanding the 7th Royal Scots Fusiliers, was the second son of Major R. Allenby, J.P., of St. Mary's Lodge, Bootham, York, and received his first commission in the York and Lancaster Regiment from the Militia in May, 1885. He joined the Indian Staff Corps in April, 1887, and retired under the limitation of age rule in November, 1914, having commanded the 83rd Wallajabad Light Infantry since May, 1911. He served in the Burma Expedition, 1885-87, with the Upper Burma Field Force, 1887-89, and in the Chin Hills Expedition, 1891-92, and held the Burma Medal with three clasps. On his return to England after retirement from the Indian Army he at once sought employment in the New Armies, and left for the front in command of the 7th Royal Scots Fusiliers less than a month ago. Lieut.-Col. Allenby leaves a widow, having been married at Secunderabad in September, 1890.

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OBITUARY. . We regret to announce the death of Mr. Francis Ware, solicitor, of Cleveland, Clifton, York, which occurred at Downage, Granville Road, Eastbourne, on Sunday, after a long illness. The late Mr. Ware who was 5o years of age, was a native of York, a member of a well-known professional family, and was personally esteemed as a gentleman of marked business ability combined with a kindly disposition, which made him popular with all with whom he came in contact. Educated at St. Peter's School, the deceased, who was a son of the late Mr. H. J. Ware, solicitor, York, entered his father's office two or three years after another brother, Mr. J. Tatham Ware, had been assumed into partnership. The late Mr. Ware held a number of important positions. He was for a number of years secretary of the North Yorkshire Automobile Club, and after the outbreak of the war did a great deal of work in the inauguration of an emergency motor ambulance service. After the bombardment of Scarborough, Whitby, and the Hartlepools in December last Mr. Ware motored over the district allotted to him in order to ascertain whether the arrangements which he had made were sufficient to meet any emergency. He was a member of the York City Council from 1897 to 190o, during which time he represented Bootham Ward. He was also a governor of Bootham Park. The deceased was a prominent member of the York Conservative Association, and for some time served as chairman of the Clifton Conservative Association. He was also a member of the Milner Habitation of the Primrose League. He was also a keen sportsman and a liberal patron of many athletic bodies in York and district. Formerly a well-known player in the amateur days of the York Rugby Football Club, Mr. Ware was up to the

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date of his death a vice-president of the Club, and rarely missed a match at Clarence Street.

REDMOND GARWOOD (0.P). The death took place yesterday afternoon at his residence at Acomb, near York, after a short illness, of Mr. Redmond Garwood, a well-known and respected York solicitor. The deceased gentleman was a son of the late Mr. Clifton Ramsay Garwood, who succeeded to the practice in Castlegate on the death of his father, Mr. William Garwood. Mr. Garwood was educated at St. Peter's School, York, and at Queen's College, Oxford, where he was recognised as a scholar of distinction. He was a good all-round athlete. Rowing was his chief recreation, and he carried off several of the inter-college cups whilst at Oxford. In later years he was a prominent member of the York Gentlemen's Amateur Rowing Club, and later of the City Rowing Club. He served his articles in his father's office, and on the death of Mr. Garwood, senior, in 1899, he took over the business instead of entering the Indian Civil Service as he had originally intended doing. For the past 16 years he had carried on the business in Castlegate and had had a successful career professionally. Although he rarely entered court, he had a very large family practice, and his sage advice and sound legal knowledge was drawn upon by an extensive clientele. His urbanity of manner was one of his distinctive charms and made for him a host of friends both within the legal profession and outside:

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TN MEMORIAM.

" JESSICA." A loving and devoted son and brother, truest of friends, and loyal supporter of his dear old School. Ever ready, often at great inconvenience, to prove his loyalty—has to our infinite regret passed away all too early.. As one of his oldest friends—one who has known him very intimately for more than thirty years—I feel no diffidence in sending this poor appreciation of a character as lovable as it was grand and noble. An athlete of the very finestRowing, Running, and Rugby Football being perhaps his strongest points. A scholar to be proud of, but above all a splendid specimen of an English gentleman, whose whole life was spent in helping others wherever the opportunity occurred, whose example has been more than helpful to me, his junior by some four or five years, and to very many others far more junior, has passed on to the " Great Unknown." He set an example far too good_for most of us to follow with success, but we can all try in our own little way to get somewhere near it. We have had our Alcuin, our Hey, our Elwyn, our Stephenson, our Forrest Browne, and others too numerous to mention, who have given of their best to our glorious old school, but no one of them has done more to uphold the splendid traditions of St. Peter's than— GEORGE HARDOLPH EYRE. " JULIA."

LIBRARY NOTES.

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LIBRARY NOTES. The following books have been added to the School Library during the last year :Hawes.—Crete the Forerunner of Greece. Marett.—Anthropology and the Classics. Glover.—Virgil. Tozer.—History of Ancient Geography. Arnold.—On Translating Homer. Oman.—The Dark Ages. Tout.—Empire of the Papacy. Lodge.—Close of the Middle Ages. Johnson.—Europe in the 16th Century.

Wakeman.--Ascendency of France. Hassall.—Balance of Power. Stephens.—Revolutionary Europe. Phillips.—Modern Europe. Holland Rose.—Development of the European Nations. Medhurst, Rev. C. E.—Life of Lady Betty Hastings. Oman.—History of the Peninsular War. Vol. V. Graham White.—Aircraft in the Great War. FICTION.

Presented by W. N. Bryning. Conan Doyle.—Round the Red Lamp. Guy Boothby. Doctor Nikola. Presented by F. R. Tovey. Wells, H. G.—The Food of the Gods. Conan Doyle.—Tragedy of the " Korosko." Pe la Pasture.—The Man from America. Presented by G. C. West. Gaston Leroux.—The Mystery of the Yellow Room. Presented by Rev. F. H. Barnby. A. Conan Doyle.—Valley of Fear. Henry Newbolt.—The Book of the Blue Sea. Bartimeus.—A Tall Ship. The Librarians this term are :— House :—F. R. Tovey and J. H. Sergeant. Day boys :—J. C. Stainthorpe and G. N. Storrs-Fox. Clifton Grove :—R. C. Calvert. F. R. TOVEY, Head Librarian.

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CALENDAR

OF EVENTS.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS. WINTER TERM, 1915. .. 6-30 Sun., Sept. 26—Preacher, The Head Master .. 6-30 Sun., Oct. 3—Preacher, The Rev. F. H. Barnby .. 2-30 Sat., Oct. 9-1st XV. v. Bradford (Home) 2nd XV. v. Bradford znd (Away) 8-o School Sing Song .. 6-30 Sun., Oct. Io—Preacher, The Rev. R. 0. Hutchinson 8-o Sat., Oct. 16—Natural History Society Meeting 6-30 Sun., Oct. 17—Preacher, The Rev. F. H. Barnby Tues.,Oct. i9—W. W. Hind Smith, " The Work of Dr. • • 3-15 •• Barnado's Homes " Thur., Oct. 21-O.T.C. Field Day. Sat., Oct. 23-1st XV. v. Leeds Grammar School (Home) 2-30 2nd XV. v. Leeds Grammar School (Away) • • 6-3c Sun., Oct. 24—Preacher, The Head Master Mon., Oct. 25—"Dickens Redivivus," E. Runnels Moss .. 8-0 Wed., Oct. 27—O.T.C. Field Day. Sat., Oct. 30-1st XV. v. Ripon School (Away) A. Foxton Ferguson, Esq., and Miss B. .. 8-0 Spencer in Folk Songs .. • • 6-30 Sun., Oct. 31—Preacher, The Rev. F. H. Barnby • • 2-30 Sat., Nov. 6-1st XV. v. Ampleforth (Away) .. .. 2-30 2nd XV. v. Ampleforth (Home) .. .. 8-o Sing Song .. •. Sun., Nov. 7—Preacher, The Rev. R. B. Budworth, Head .. 6-30 Master of Durham Sat., Nov. 13-1st XV. v. Pocklington (Away) .. Debating Society : Original Compositions. 8-o .. 6-30 Sun., Nov. 14.—Preacher, The Head Master •• 8-o Sat., Nov. 20-Natural History Society .. • • 6-0 Sun., Nov. 21-Preacher, The Rev. A. E. M. Glover 8-o •• Sat., Nov. 27—School Concert •• 6-30 Sun., Nov. 28—Preacher, E. R. Dodsworth, Esq... Wed., Dec. I—Football "Colts" v. Pocklington "Colts" .. 2-30 •• (Home) .. ••

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Sat., Dec. 4-1st XV. v. Giggleswick School (Home) .. 2-30 2nd XV. v. Giggleswick School (Away) .. Debate : "Conscription v. The Voluntary 8-o System " .. 6-30 .. Sun., Dec. 5—Preacher, F. G. Tendall, Esq. • 2-30 Sat., Dec. ii—ist XV. v. Ampleforth (Home) .. 2nd XV. v. Ampleforth (Away) .. 6-30 Sun., Dec. 12-Preacher, The Rev. F. H. Barnby . .. 7-30 .. Sat., Dec. 18—Dress Rehearsal .. 6-30 Sun., Dec. 19—Preacher, The Head Master in aid of the 8-o Mon., Dec. 20-School Theatricals Public Schools Base Hospital 8-o Tues., Dec. 2I-School Theatricals Wed., Dec. 22-End of Term.

NUMBERS OF THE SCHOOL.

The accompanying Table is intended to show the growth of the School during the last two years. 1915 1914 1913 Second Term. Third Term. Second Term. B. D . C.G. ! Total B. D. C.G. iTotal B. D. iC 'G• Total ST. PETER'S SENIOR .. . ST. OLAVE'S JUNIOR ALCUIN HOUSE GRAND TOTAL

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1.5

3 40

1913

43 36 j 9

55 7

9 . 39 , 5

128

1914

48 5 I

1915 Third Term.

D. C.G. "

otal

*95

II4

38 — 49

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3 — 3

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1915

*15

147

1915

* Including 3 Belgians who have since left. B—Boarders. D—Day boys. C.G.—Clifton Grove. *** In the last two years the numbers in the School have increased by 35.

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CONTEMPORARIES. The editors beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, and offer apologies for any inadvertent omissions : Malvernian (2), Haileyburian (2), Leodiensian, Cuthbertian, Hurst Johnian, Merchistonian (2), Dunelmian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Carliol, Framlinghamian.

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