Dec 1917

THE

PETIARITE. VoL. XX I I.

DECEMBER, 1917.

No. 227.

SCHOOL LETTER.

" Bis dat qui cito dat."

NCE more we turn to the Classics to help us past the opening obstacles of a School Letter. But we hope our friends will not interpret this quotation too literally : there is no reason why they should not give both " bis " and " cito."

Mr. Yeld's Jubilee is drawing near and we wish to shew our gratitude for his years of service to the School in a truly liberal spirit. An appeal is also being made for the War Memorial Fund, and, judging by the noble response to the preliminary appeals, we feel sure the amount required will be easily subscribed.

The School is to be congratulated on the increase in numbers.

This increment is such that we believe it is no unfounded rumour that a New House, Clifton Rise, is to be opened next term, with Mr. Featherstone as House Master. We congratulate Mr. Featherstone and wish him the best of luck.

To Miss Weller and to Mr. Ney we extend a very hearty welcome, but at the same time we must express our regret at losing Mr. Reynolds, who has left us to study Medicine at Leeds University.

The forthcoming play, " She stoops to Conquer," promises to be exceedingly good, and rehearsals have been in full swing for some time.

In conclusion we wish Gedge and his team a most successful season. Already we have seen signs of great improvement, especially among the threequarters.

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OPENING OF A NEW BOARDING HOUSE. We are glad to be able to announce authoritatively that a new Boarding House is to be opened next term under the auspices of Mr. Featherstone. Three years ago the Peterite produced, what the Editors called a souvenir number, containing an account of the opening of Clifton Grove under Mr. Tendall.

This house started with ten boys, and it was hoped in the course of a few years to raise it to twenty. The School House held forty boys. Now the Grove has more than twenty-five and the School House more than fifty, and yet the cry is " More room."

The Junior Department at S. Olave's has suffered internal alterations, which has enabled it to double its number of boarders and yet the demand is for more accommodation. The Editors in March, 1914, prophesied that the opening of the Grove began a new era of prosperity for the School. The wisdom of the Editors is proved by the outward sign of a new house, which has every prospect of starting with even more boys than the Grove in 1914. May it rival the Grove's prosperous career.

It will keep its own name " Clifton Rise," but doubtless, as in the case of "Clifton Grove," the " Clifton " will soon disappear.

The house is eminently suited for a boarding house, and situated as it is next to the Grove, it will continue the School property and frontage.

Three boys will go from the School House to take charge of the three dormitories, and with a certain number from S. Olave's and a certain number of new boys, it will have every chance of success.

We wish Mr. Featherstone all the prosperity which he deserves and should like to prophesy that once more the School is entering into a further period of advance.

Those of us, who have been here for the last three years, cannot help feeling optimistic, and the entrance of a new rival into the arena of competitions will be welcomed by all.

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PETERITE WAR MEMORIAL. The Appeal, which we have printed below, has been sent to Old Peterites, but we fear that there may be many to whom it has not reached, owing to the change of address. A great deal of time has been given to this work by a very busy Old Peterite, Mr. J. S. Denby, and it has been an undoubted boon for the School that so many Old Boys, who had apparently lost touch with the School, have once more begun to take an interest in it.

It is hoped that many will be able in spite of the difficulties of the times to come to the Theatricals on December 13th or 14th.

The Play is " She stoops to conquer " and the curtain rises at 5-30 on each night.

Parents and friends of the School are invited to subscribe to the Memorial and Testimonial, but naturally no appeal can be sent to the latter.

It has been thought that the time has arrived for preparing for the War Memorial at St. Peter's School. The Old Boys' Club and the Governors, represented by their Chairman (the Dean of York), are co-operating in floating this scheme.

The School has entered upon a period of great prosperity.

The numbers (200) are higher than they have been for some centuries,_ and the achievements of the School, intellectual and military, have been second to those of no School in the North of England during the past two years.

It is, therefore, possible for Old Boys and friends to feel absolutely confident in uniting to found a lasting Memorial, worthy of the best traditions of the School, and at the same time, a fitting tribute to those who have served their country, and to those, alas, who have laid down their lives in the noble cause of humanity.

The proposed scheme is fourfold : — (a) The decoration of the Chapel, and an oak sanctuary with the names of all who have fallen inscribed on it.

Cost about 200.

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(b) The oak panelling and seating of the Big Hall, with a scroll bearing the names of all who have served, and Military Distinctions won. A Hall worthy of the School and capable of accommodating the increased numbers is a necessity. (c) The foundation of a Scholarship or Scholarships for the sons of Peterites, preference being given to the son of any Old Peterite who has fallen in the War. (d) Any surplus may be devoted at the discretion of the Committee to wipe off the present debt, or to make the Extensions which are now necessary. (a) , (b) , and (c) will probably require between £3,500 and £4,000.

THE JUBILEE OF G. YELD, ESQ. In December, Mr. George Yeld will have completed his fiftieth year of service in the School. This must be an almost unique record in length of time, and successive generations of Old Peterites will testify to his unswerving loyalty and devotion to the School. All his Scholars and Pupils will readily recall, if ever they have forgotten, the intense enthusiasm with which he has always taught the English language—an enthusiasm he has never failed to instil into the minds of his Pupils, and as a Newdigate Prize-winner, no man was better fitted for this task.

Old Peterites would, it is thought, like to show their gratitude and appreciation in some practical form, and it is proposed that a sum of £1,000 would ease the declining years of a life devoted to the School.

Subscriptions may be allocated to schemes (a) , (b) or (c), or Mr. Yeld's Testimonial, but it is hoped that some freedom will be given to the Committee in the distribution of the final sum. ,

All subscriptions should be sent to" THE HON. TREASURER, S. M. TOYNE, ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK,'' and CHEQUES should be made payable to the " PETERITE WAR MEMORIAL." Only the total sums subscribed will appear on the list, but payments may be made in two instalments—the second instalment by 30th November, 1918.

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COMMITTEE : THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF YORK, Chairman of the Governors.

SIR T. CLIFFORD ALLBUTT, Vice-President of Old Peterite Club.

NORMAN CROMBIE, Member of Old Peterite Club.

E. R. DODSWORTH, Old Peterite Club and Clerk to the Governors.

H. E. LEETHAM, Vice-President of Old Peterite Club.

J. S. DENBY, Old Peterite Club and Hon. Sec. to Memorial Fund.

S. M. TOYNE, Headmaster and Hon. Treasurer to Memorial Fund.

NOTE.—The execution of schemes (a) and (b) will not be undertaken until the close of the War, so that all moneys subscribed will be placed on deposit and so aid in the prosecution of the War. LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS (paid or promised).

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CRICKET SEASON, 1917.

The season was quite the most successful which this generation has known. In spite of meeting some strong combinations the School suffered only two defeats in a very long list of fixtures.

The team worked well together and the captain is to be congratulated. The second XI. had some promising players, but, on the whole, it may be fairly said that relatively the leagues were stronger than the second. The outstanding feature of the season was Tendall's batting, which was of a very high order, while Wright proved himself a first-rate bowler except in. the

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first Bootham match, when length and direction deserted him.

The best all round cricketer was, however, Chilman, who, besides being the second best bat and the second best bowler, was admittedly the best fielder. The fielding of the team was never poor, but there must be greater cleanness in picking up the ball and better direction in throwing in the ball for the team to be first class.

CHARACTERS. H. L. BRYNING (Captain) thoroughly justified his position and was most successful. Though never making a big score he made some useful contributions. A sound field.

K. G. CHILMAN, a good all-round cricketer. A fine field. A useful bat and a fair bowler.

T. J. WRIGHT should develop into a first-class bowler, when he can control the ball better. Fair pace with enough swerve to be dangerous. A dashing bat with a weak defence, but he loses numerous runs by never backing up. A good catch.

R. E. F. TENDALL is distinctly above the average school-boy batsman. He has plenty of powerful strokes—many modelled on C. B. Fry. A much improved field—at times brilliant.

E. W. HARLAND started the season well with a century, but he did not come on again till the end of the season. A change bowler.

H. N. NELSON, a very difficult batsman to dislodge and useful to any side. A very poor runner. Developed into an excellent point.

H. G. CRAWSHAW. A stylish and promising young batsman.

• Good field.

B. D. TOYNE has plenty of cricket in him, but hardly came up to expectations. An energetic field.

W. L. ROBERTS, as wicket-keeper, tried to stop everything, either with his hands or body, but he should learn to take rather than snap at the ball. A cheerful hitter.

F. H. BUTTERFIELD should have made more in matches from his form at nets. A safe ground field.

J. RAMSDEN. A change bowler, who should develop, if he

bowled with more spirit.

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FOOTBALL.

FOOTBALL FORECAST. It is rather difficult to make a forecast of the season's football, there are so many " ifs " If everything comes off as we hope, we ought to show some football, better than in recent years.

There is a good deal of talent in the school, but the trouble is to find the most suitable place for every one. At present, Elliot-Smith, a forward of last year, is playing full back. He shows considerable promise. Amongst the forwards we have a very miscellaneous lot. One has never played before at all, another played full back last year, and another half. Then there are three old threequarters, which leaves exactly three old forwards, one first XV. and two 2nd XV. In spite of this, if they can learn the game in time, if they get fit and if they will sink their natural desire to shine individually and realise that their first duty is to pack low and shove straight, then I believe that with Roberts to lead them, they will give a good account of themselves.

Behind the scrum, there is much promise. Gedge and Walker are particularly good both in attack and defence. We are running much straighter, but we shall have to. quicken up a good deal, and there are far too many passes going a begging. Practice should cure these faults. If we don't have a brilliant season, we expect to be reasonably successful.

FOOTBALL. SCHOOL v. N. G. CROMBIE, ESQ.'S XV. The opponents kicked off at 2-45, playing towards the school.

Tendall, in catching the ball, knocked it on. Out of the ensuing scrum Butterfield got the ball and carried it well up the field, finding touch in the opponents' twenty-five. Following the lineout came some forward work, in which the opposing forwards carried the ball back into St. Peter's half. The pressure was relieved by a kick by Wood, which found touch. The opposing threequarters then carried the ball into the St. Peter's twenty-five where Elliot-Smith saved the situation by a long kick. This, however, failed to find touch and was returned, followed by a •

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rush of Mr. Crombie's forwards, who pressed hat d. Elliot-Smith eased the pressure by falling on the ball. This enabled the forwards to collect and the ball was carried right down the field, and after some fast forward play Rainford scored in the far corner. The kick, by Wright, failed. (3—o). Following the drop out, the school threequarters got the ball, but Crowther was collared. From the scrum the ball went out to Walker who after a short run was tackled. The forwards took the ball on and Newhouse scored. Wright converted. (8—o). The ball was then carried into the school half. Then followed some loose forward work, from which Rainford found touch, Out of touch, the opposing threequarters got away, but the ball was touched down. Play was then returned to the opponents' half, where Butterfield, breaking out of the scrum, scored an unorthodox, but brilliant try. The kick failed. (ii—o). After the twenty-five the opposing forwards took the ball up the field.

In the ensuing scrummage an opponent was hurt, being kicked in the stomach, and was carried off the field. Play being resumed, the ball was carried backwards and forwards in St. Peter's half, a rush being stopped by Wright. The first half-time ended with a series of touches and scrums in the school half.

Half-time score : Shortly after the beginning of the second half, Butterfield got the ball out to the threequarters and Crowther scored near the post. The kick was converted by Wright. (r6—o). Following the kick-off the opposing three's got away, but were stopped from scoring. After some minutes forward play, Gedge picked up the ball which went out along the line to Crowther, who was, however, run into touch. From the line-out Butterfield got the ball and scored a try, which was not converted. (19—o). From the twenty-five, Walker got the ball and got away, but was caught in the opponents' twenty-five. Rainford then nearly scored but the ball went into touch in goal. From the twentyfive the opposing forwards rushed the ball down the field. The school threequarters, however, got the ball and touch was found.

The ball was then passed out to Walker, who scored between the posts. Wright converted. (24—o) Following a misskick at the centre, the school forwards took the ball up the touch .

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line and Wright scored, but failed to convert. (27—o). The school then got the ball out of the scrum, which followed the drop out, and Rainford scored from a pass from Butterfield. The kick hit the post, but went over. (32—o). After the kick-off the ball was carried into the school half. However it was carried back by Butterfield, and Gedge found touch. It was then again taken back, but Rainford picked up the ball and ran into the opponents' twenty-five, where he passed to Walker, who scored.

Wright then converted the try. (37—o). After this there was no further score and after some loose forward play no-side went.

Final score : 37—o.

REMARKS.—Rather a patchy game. The forwards showed signs of settling down, the backs looked as if they never would.

Scrum-half was very feeble, and seldom got the ball to Butterfield, who was not a success in his new place. Roberts and Rainford were the best of the forwards, and Gedge and Walker of the outsides. Elliot-Smith at full-back was very good, and Butterfield did some good things on his own.

SCHOOL V. SCRATCH XV. This match was played on the School ground on Saturday, October loth. The school kicked off with a slight breeze in their favour. Rainford made a mark on the ro-yards line.

Wright took the place-kick, but just missed a goal. A good pass down the touch line ended in a try for the school by Crowther and was converted by Elliot-Smith. The school scrum was much more compact than the other side, as was to be expected. The forwards got away and after a rush English picked up the ball and scored. After some fairly even play the three's got the ball and Crowther scored his second try, which failed to be converted.

Soon afterwards a goal was scored by Wright from a mark.

Half-time score :—School, 14 : Scratch XV., nil.

In the second half the school had decidedly the upper hand and the play was mostly in the opponents' half. The school passing was very well done ; Walker got away and scored, and this try was converted. A forward rush ended in a scrum on the try-line, where a try was scored for the school, After this

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several tries were scored one after the other, by Williams, Walker, and Crowther.

Final score :—School, 45 : Scratch XV., nil.

TEAM :—Full-back, Elliot-Smith ; threequarters, Crowther, Gedge mi., Walker, Williams ; Half-backs, Butterfield, Morris ; Forwards, Roberts, Rainford, Wright, English, Dobson, Reed, Newhouse, Z. Wood.

SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played on the school ground on Saturday, October 27th. Butterfield, owing to a strained ankle, was unable to play and his place was filled by Gedge mi.

Gedge won the toss and elected to play away from school.

Leeds kicked off and after a few minutes' even play tried to drop a goal but failed. After this the school was mostly attacking and many attempts at rushes by Leeds failed. The ball was passed ably by Morris from the scrum to the three's. Walker scored two tries after good passing, one of which was converted.

After a good pass from Gedge mi., Williams scored a try and soon afterwards Walker scored his third.

Half-time score :—Scho 17 ; Leeds, nil.

In the second half the school had to keep up a great struggle to prevent Leeds breaking through, which they nearly did once or twice. A free kick was given for Leeds which they placed, but which failed to be a goal. Gedge scored a try after a rush up the line. A scrum on the try-line ended in another try, which was converted by Wright. The three's got away again soon after and the last try was scored by Walker, which was converted by Elliot-Smith. This was a very stiff game and both sides had a great struggle.

Final score :—School, 32 ; Leeds, nil.

TEAM :—Full-back, Elliot-Smith ; threequarters, Crowther, Gedge ma., Gedge mi., Williams ; half-backs, Walker, Morris ; forwards, Roberts, Rainford, Wright, English, Tendall, Dobson, Powell, Reed.

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REMARKS.-A great triumph for the forwards. They met a heavier and skilful pack, held them in the first half and outplayed them in the second. All did their work well. Roberts and Reed were the best, the former excellent on the line-out.

The outsides did some excellent work, and were superior to their opponents at every point ; the combination was good ; some passes were excellently taken, and at last there was some life about it all. Gedge played well and Crowther was quite good in the centre, though his defence was weak. The honours outside went to Walker, who made his first appearance at lying-back half. It looks as if the missing link were found.

Morris did some excellent saving, and got the ball out well.

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2ND v.

LEEDS G.S. 2ND.

This match was played at Leeds on the 27th of October, 1917.

Newhouse won the toss and elected to play downhill. Leeds kicked off, and after a forward rush got the ball into the York " 25." Leeds continued to press, until E. Wood got away and passed to Davis, who scored. Newhouse failed to convert.

Shortly after Davis kicked a penalty kick. Before half-time E. Wood scored and Davis failed to convert.

Half-time score :—York, 9 (2 tries and i penalty goal) ; Leeds, nil.

Soon after play had been resumed, Leeds scored and converted.

After even play E. Wood again scored, but failed to convert.

Forward play ensued ; Leeds got away several times, but were stopped by the excellent play of the back, F. S. Wood, and the collaring of Burdon and Scruton. " No side " went leaving York the winners by 12 points (3 tries and i penalty goal) against Leeds, 5 points (I goal).

TEAM. —Full-back F. S. Wood ; threequarters, Davis, E. Wood, Burdon, Scruton ; half-backs, Crawshaw, Johnston ; forwards, Newhouse (Capt.), Z. Wood, Baddeley, Watson, Smith, Rhodes, Ramsden, Greaves. ,

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O.T.C. NEWS. Great difficulty was experienced at the beginning of this term in procuring uniforms, and the work of the Corps was considerably handicapped. But now that the uniforms have come we are 'making up for lost time.

An Army Instructor has now been attached to the Corps to take Swedish and Bayonet Fighting and Lieut. Shipley has been detailed to instruct the Corps in Musketry, with especial attention to candidates for Cadet Units. The interior economy of the Corps is also in his hands.

A very large number of recruits joined the Corps this term and we now have three platoons, the first being composed of those eligible for coast defence.

We have some promotions to record :C.S.M. Gedge to be Cadet Officer.

Corpl. Bryning to be C.S.M. Corpl. Walker to be Sergeant.

Corpl. Tendall to be Sergeant.

Lce.-Corpl. Roberts to be Corporal.

Lce.-Corpl. Rhodes to be Corporal.

Lce.-Corpl. English to be Corporal.

Pte. Rainford to be Lce.-Corpl.

Drummer Crowther to be Lce.-Corpl.

Drummer Norwood to be Lce.-Corporal.

Pte. Guy to be Lce.-Corpl (i/c Signallers).

Pte. Newhouse to be Lce.-Corporal.

Pte. Scruton to be Lce.-Corporal.

Pte. Metcalfe to be Lce.-Corporal.

O.T.C. CAMP AT HUBY. This year the School Officers' Training Corps went into camp at Huby during the first week in August. Owing to the various orders, counter-orders, with the inevitable disorders emanating from the Cavendish section of the National Service Department, the camp, instead of including three more Schools, Sedbergh

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Newcastle and Barnard Castle, merely substituted Barnard Castle for Leeds. The Commanding Officer of St. Peter's was again the Camp Commandant, whilst the energetic Capt. G. Walker was Quarter Master, with Lieut. E. A. Bell (Giggleswick) as Adjutant. Five officers of the Highland Brigade under Captain Ian M. Campbell were sent over to assist in the instruction.

In spite of the somewhat anomalous position everything went most smoothly and their assistance was highly appreciated.

After the beautiful weather of July, the opening days were dismally wet, but luckily no work was postponed after the first day. Our contingent went by train to Weeton and arrived in time for tea and we were not sorry to find that our guard had not to go on duty on the Tuesday evening. Giggleswick had an extremely smart guard, but their first night in lashing rain cannot have been very pleasant.

The weather cleared slightly, but the next night there was another gale, which gave the quietus to the Recreation tent.

A route march and special attention to rifle exercises formed the principal parts of training for the Thursday, as the country was still very wet. In the evening a concert party called the Zig Zags gave an excellent performance, which cheered our drooping spirits.

From Friday onwards, however, the weather cleared and our special attention was devoted to field work. Our chief efforts were directed to artillery formations and wave attacks..

Perhaps one of the two outstanding schemes were the night operations, when a convoy under the C.O. managed to wriggle through the Adjutant's defence. It was very thrilling for the convoy, but the part of our contingent, which was waiting inactive as a r. serve of the defence did not have a great time ; in fact their only consolation was that they did not waste ammunition !

On Sunday, August 5th, there was the usual ceremonial in the morning and football in the afternoon. Durham managed to defeat a combined Giggleswick—St. Peter's team.

On the Bank Holiday there was a combined field day against the 22nd Batt. of W.R.V.R. at Wetherby. It was really a great

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day. Not only were the objects achieved but the whole of the Volunteer Staff was surrounded and finally the Volunteers found themselves in a hollow with the O.T.C. on all sides. It was a regular Sedan. The operation orders and their execution were highly praised by Capt. Ian Campbell and the Umpiies.

Next day an instructional scheme developed into one of the most tiring days, and it was some relief to hear there was no parade before the Sing Song in the 'evening, which proved a delightful ending to a delightful and instructive camp.

NOTES AND ITEMS. This term the meetings of the Areopagites have been resumed.

The session was opened by a paper by the Anchon Basileus on " Has the present age mistaken luxury for civilization ? " Further papers will be read during the term by Tendall, the Tamias, on " The desirability of State Control," and by Guy and Gilbert.

The members are :—Anchon Basileus, S. M. Toyne, Esq. ; Tamias, R. E. F. Tendall ; Delegates, K. H. Rhodes, D. Norwood, E. W. Gilbert, F. J. Mann, H. G. Crawshaw, V. Guy. In our last issue we stated that the school had been definitely called up for agricultural purposes. The much-longed-for camp, however, was never destined to come off for reasons impossible to guess. Possibly the farmers took alarm at the prospects of hordes of untrained amateur farmers on their land.

The school monitors this term are :—R. E. F. Tendall, H. S. F. Gedge, H. L. B. Bryning, W. L. Walker, W. L. Roberts, and F. H. Butterfield.

We hear rumours of the formation, or rather revival, of a chess club, which has already received promises of many matches.

This term a new pastime has been discovered, that of dancing.

Many members of the school have joined the York dancing class and can now be seen practising obtruse steps in the big hall, almost any evening. We all know what an exquisite dancing floor that of the big hall is !

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As most of our readers know, we have recently been attached to the Yorkshire Coast Defence Forces. In consequence we are going to undergo courses with ball ammunition at Strensall. For this purpose we have received from the paternal government 5000 rounds of ball, which, however, are " liable to misfire." They may be used for coast defence but not for classification tests.

The Scientific Society this term have had the pleasure of hearing two lectures ; the first on October 20th was given by Mr, Woodcock on " The Classification of Animals," and the second by V. Guy on " Local Butterflies and Moths."

On November 3rd Mr. Sharpe gave the school an intensely interesting lecture on " Ancestors of Pictures."

An impromptu Sing Song was got up by the House at the beginning of the term. There were some very good turns, especially the German on the telephone, but one of the best items was spoilt by inaudibility.

This term the Gymnasium has been evacuated by our Army (Pay Corps) and once again it is the scene of enthusiastic gymnastics. Boxing has also been revived, and there is plenty of talent to be seen.

We have to congratulate P. R. Morris, M. E. Reed, R. E. F. Tendall, and T. H. Dobson on receiving their 2nd XV. colours. '

SUCCESSES. We offer our congratulations to C. E. Birks (5), H. G. Crawshaw (7), E. W. Gilbert (6), F. J. Mann, R. H. Metcalfe (4), D. Norwood (5), M. E. Reed (3), K. H. Rhodes (4), B. D. Toyne (7), T. Watkinson, on passing the Oxford and Cambridge School Certificate Examination. The honours gained by each candidate are shewn in brackets. The total number of honours gained were 57, a record for the school.

We congratulate Rhodes and Gilbert, who tied for the first place of all schools entered in the English History paper.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

We also congratulate V. Guy on being awarded an Agricultural Scholarship at Leeds University, granted on the School Certificate in which he passed several subjects ; and A. H. Green on passing Edinburgh Univ. Medical Prelim.

We congratulate L. E. Cutforth in passing into the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of " The Peterite."

23rd November, 1917.

DEAR SIRS,

There are a lot of us who haven't got our colours for anything, and we should very much like to get them—they are much prettier than the ordinary School colours.

When my brother was here boys got their colours, if they had valued them and deserved them, but now they are given or withheld for all sorts of mysterious reasons. One chap got his colours at cricket for making zo runs—his highest score of the season, with two chances before he had made a run. Another boy got his colours after making three consecutive ducks.

At footer two forwards were given their second XV. colours after a school match : another forward who played the best game on the field did not get his, and yet three days later the latter was chosen to play for the first and the others were not.

This proves that colours are not given for good play.

The season ends a fortnight to-morrow, and our first is doing rather well : but no colours have been given, and certainly one chap and probably more have done as much for the team as the tin gods, who want all the jam for themselves.

We think the qualifications for getting colours must be the following :(a) You must have been to the same preparatory school as the Captain. (b)You must be in the same house. (c)You must be prepared to stand the " gods " in the tuck shop.

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(d) If possible jeer at cricket if you want your footer colours, and vice-versa. (e) Get a pair of spats and gloves for away matches.

I don't think the above reasons are really good, and would suggest that colours in future be awarded by vote of the juniors.

Failing this by the lady visitors (if only one she could co-opt parents not resident in York) or even by the Masters as a last resource.

I am, ONE WHO HASN'T GOT HIS COLOURS.

DEAR MR. EDITOR, You do not appear to receive as many letters as of yore and I am afraid you must be feeling neglected and so I venture to write one. I presume that a School Magazine serves many ends, and I had presumed that to receive letters was one. I am writing on a delicate subject, Mr. Editor, and it is chiefly my admiration for your excellent journal, that urges me to take up my pen. You, like other great men, are undoubtedly fully occupied, but I trust you will find time and space for more than a merely cursory notice of one or two events in the School this term. Of course the War Memorial is bound to find a place, but I want to call your particular attention to Dr. Macdonald's lecture on " Geihis and the Panama Canal " and the School Concert. Incidentally you will have duly noticed, I have no doubt, the names of the goodly bunch of scholars, who passed the School Certificate, and the fact that no fewer than 57 ' credits ' were placed against their names. The School has never done anything to approach this, since the Oxford and Cambridge Examination was started, and according to the Yorkshire Post, it came out actually second in number of successes of any School north of the Trent. When the numbers of this School (200) are compared with the large day schools of 400 or 500 and large Public Schools of 400 it will be noted that in percentage the School, which your journal represents was easily top in the percentage of successes to (a) total numbers and (b) candidates entered.

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The lecture on " Germs," with its account of Pasteur and the triumphs of science, may well have more than a passing influence.

Lastly, we hope that the excellence of the School Concert will have its due mead of praise from your pen. It struck me as exactly what a School Concert should be. The Cycle of Just so songs rendered by various members of the School were bright and tuneful, and, in my humble opinion, good music. The reception of the violinist showed that such music is highly appreciated and the songs of Mr. Grantham were good songs and popular. The only song, which fell at all flat, was from The Maid of the Mountains (a third encore) and did not this conclusively prove that this type is not necessary to make " Sing Songs " and Concerts popular.

By wishing for more space to be devoted to such accounts, do not want the accounts of matches to be crowded out, but I are not many totally unimportant incidents recorded, e.g., X knocked on, Y punted back, Z failed to find touch ? Would not a critical account giving the main incidents followed by a general survey not only be shorter, but of more permanent interest ?

Trusting that you will forgive my trespassing on your valuable space, I am, Sir, Yours very truly, MEMBER OF THE OLD PETERITE CLUB.

" THREE MONTHS SHE GREW." By an Allotment Holder.

I.

Three months she grew in sun and shower, From seed into a lovelier flower Than ere on earth was grown ; The fruit that followed took the cake, For length and girth and all that make A marrow weigh five stone.

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II. I said : " This shall my darling be, My pride and glory ; and with me The countryside shall roam.

I will exhibit her at shows (She's sure to vanquish all her foes) And then I'll bring her home.

III. " I will be sportive as the Fawn That wild with glee across the lawn Or up the mountain bounds ; The prizes that she wins at least Will make me rich—that day I'll feast On marrow—in its pounds !

IV. " And vital feelings or delight Will rear her form to stately height With pride her sides will swell : But part of her I'll take and slice And stew her—make a dish so nice Of marrow—she'll taste well !

V. " Then ginger chrystallized shall lend Aroma to her ; and they'll blend To make the finest jam.

E'en while she boils she'll surely see My eyes on her in ecstacy As though she were fried ham " !

VI. Thus did I speak—my heart was glad— The cherished marrow that I had— How bright the world did seem But all at once I rubbed my eyes I gave a start of sad surprise, I woke up—'twas a dream ! !

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VALETE. School L. E. CUTFORTH. Dayboy. Upper VI. Modern.

Monitor. Head of the School. Editor of The Peterite.

Librarian. Played for 2nd XI., 1917. Played for 2nd XV., 1916-17. Corporal in the O.T.C. 0. GRAY. School House. Upper VI. Classical. School Monitor.

Head of the House. Head Librarian. Delegate of the Areopagite Club. 2nd XV., 1916-17. Lance-Corporal of the Signallers in the O.T.C. K. G. CHILMAN. School House. Upper V. Classical. School Monitor. 1st XI., 1914-15-16-17. Captain of Cricket, 1915-16. 1st XV., 1915-16-17. Secretary of Football, 1915-16-17. 1st XI. Hockey, 1915-16-17. Sergeant in the O.T.C. B. D. TOYNE. School House. Upper V. Classical. 1st XI., 1917.

2nd XV., 1916-17. 1st XI. Hockey, 1915-16-17. LanceCorporal in the O.T.C. E. W. HARLAND. School House. Lower V. Classical. 1st XI., 1917. 1st IV., 1917. Played for 2nd XV. 1916-17. LanceCorporal in the O.T.C. H. TOMLINSON. Dayboy. Upper V. Modern. Dayboy Boating IV., 1917.

G. R. SIMPSON. Dayboy. Lower V. Classical.

SALVETE.

L. V. Classical.

Jackson, C. M. Wilkinson, R. A.

IV. A. Huffam, W. H. Lawton, C. L. Lorrain-Smith, E. Spink, G. Tasker, J. Turner, S. F. D.

L. V. Modern.

Richardson, N. Mack, G. H. H. Gray, R. V. C. Causer, A. E. B.

IV. B. Bach, P. F. Buckle, W. Dixon, W. H. Guy, A. W. Headlam, L. Newhouse, E. A. Riley, B.

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LIBRARY NOTES. The following Books have been added to the Library since our last issue :F 136 West Riding of Yorkshire, Morris.

F 137 15,000 Miles in a Ketch, Du Baty.

B 196-204 Times History of the War, Vols. 1-9.

A DA Memoirs of Benevennete, Cellini.

H 71 The Will to Freedom (Study of Nietzsche), N. Figgis.

G i8o Pageant of English Poetry, Leonard.

G 182 Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Brewer.

G 183 The Dauber, Masefield.

G 184 Philip, the King, Masefield.

G 185 The Everlasting Mercy, Masefield.

G 186 Ballads and Poems, Masefield.

G 187 Poems, H. Newbolt.

G 188 Poems, 1st series, W. B. Yeats.

G 189 , Poems, Alfred Noyes.

G 190 t G 191 Poems, 2nd series, W. B. Yeats.

The following books have been added to the Reading Room :— R 413 The Gate to England, Gerard. (Presented by R. C. Calvert, 0.P.).

R 414 The marvels of Aviation, Turner.

R 415 The Definite Object, Jeffrey Farnol.

R 416 Ninety-six Hours Leave, McKenna.

R 417 Missing, Mrs. Humphrey Ward.

R 419 In the night, Gorelle Barnes.

R 420 The Lost Naval Papers, Copplestone.

R 421 His Last Bow, Conan Doyle.

R 422 The Long Trick, " Bartimeus."

The following books have been added to the Juniors Library :— J 92 Hero of Liege, H. Strang.

J 93 Adventures of Brigadier Gerard, Conan Doyle.

J 94 Exploits of Brigadier Gerard, Conan Doyle.

J 95 Book of the Happy Warrior, Newbolt.

This term D. Norwood, V. Guy, and H. G. Crawshaw, have

been elected Librarians, and H. F. S. Gedge has become Head

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Librarian. The Library Officials now are : Hon. Treasurer, Rev. F. H. Bamby ; Head Librarian, H. F. S. Gedge ; Librarians, K. H. Rhodes, E. W. Gilbert, D. Norwood, V. Guy, and H. G. Crawshaw.

This term it was decided to supplement the Reading Room cupboard and the English Poets, also to carry out extensive binding operations. A new cupboard has been ordered for the Reading Room, as the old cupboard was overfull. A notable addition to the Library this term has been the Times history of the War, to which all are recommended. The Juniors' Library is still progressing under the care of Gilbert and Norwood.

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We are happy to say that Miss Wilson has recovered from the result of her accident of last term, and is back in school again.

For this we are specially thankful as there is a substantial increase in the number of boys in the House.

Work is proceeding, very satisfactorily, and great keenness is shewn in the football field. We have made progress in learning the " Rugger " game, and are looking forward to matches before the end of term, in which Bairstow, the Captain, and his Lieutenant, McKay, hope their team will do them credit.

War gardening operations have had successful results, and excellent crops of potatoes and other vegetables are matters for congratulation.

Salvete.

Valete.

Lawton, C. L. Huffam, W. H.

to St. Peter's.

Rainford, T. C. Green, M. W. Moore, A. G. McNay, G. M. Sola, H. S. Sola, F. V. Batty, T. E. C. Crombie, G. N. P.

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O.P. NEWS. Additions to the Roll of Honour.

KILLED IN ACTION. R. D. Foster, Lieut.

G. B. E. Reynolds, Lieut.

D. P. Mackay, Major.

G. Crowther, 2nd Lieut.

WOUNDED. 2nd Lieut. B. Northcote.

Capt. C. P. Denby.

2nd Lieut. H. L. Hannam.

Capt. C. L. Armstrong.

2nd Lieut. J. A. Knowles.

Lieut. A. C. B. Molony.

Lieut. N. B. Bagenal.

Lieut. F. R. Toovey.

ACCIDENTALLY KILLED. G. A. Thomlinson.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. R. K. Yeld.

Col. 0. C. Williamson-Oswald.

Capt. B. Barton.

F. Mitchell.

M.C. P. Allen.

C. Foster, Capt.

C. E. H. Medhurst, Major.

J.

Sir F. Swetenham (O.P.), to be Companion of Honour, Order of British Empire.

APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, ETC. :— Brevet-Major R. H. Rowe (O.P.), to be Lt.-Col. R.G.A.

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C. L. Naylor (O.P.), has accepted the post of Organist of St. Peter's Church, Harrogate.

Temp. Capt. (acting Major) S. Huffam (O.P.) from W. Yorks.

Regt. to be temp. Major Durham Lt. Inf. Major H. T. McClellan (O.P.) to be acting Lt.-Col. while holding appointment of School of Instruction Machine Gun Corps.

Capt. (temp. Major) A. A. Hingston, R.A.M.C., to be acting Lt.-Col. while commanding Field Ambulance.

J. B. Watson (O.P.), late Capt., to be Capt. R.A., with precedence as from 1st February, 1914.

Temp. Lieut. A. J. Peters (O.P.), to be temp. Captain.

Lt.-Col. H. P. Ditmas (O.P.) has been recommended for notice

by Secretary of State for War. Temp. znd Lieut. W. D. Garbutt (O.P.) to be temp. 2nd Lieut.

Machine Gun Corps. znd Lieut. (temp. Capt.) R. K. Yeld (O.P.) mentioned in General Maude's Mesopotamia dispatches 15th August, 1917.

Col. 0. C. Williamson-Oswald (0.P.) to be Officer of the Order of The Crown of Italy.

Major-Gen. N. Malcolm (O.P.) to be Commander of the same Order.

Capt. E. St. J. Kirke (O.P.) to be Major R.E. 2nd Lieut. R. K. Yeld (O.P.) to be temp. Capt. Indian Army Reserve.

Lieut. A. J. W, Barnby (O.P.) to be Staff Officer R.F.C., graded for pay as Staff Capt., and to be temp. Capt. while so employed.

Temp. 2nd Lieut. C. C. Morse (O.P.) to be Flying Officer R.F.C. Military Wing.

Capt. J. C. Foster (O.P.) to receive the Military Cross.

2nd Lieut. J. F. Wallace (O.P.) to be acting Capt. West Yorks.

Regt.

Lieut. T. H. Little (O.P.) to be acting Capt. Worcs. Regt.

The Rev. W. H. M. Hancock (O.P.) to be temp. Chaplain 4th Class to H.M. Forces.

2nd Lieut. H. D. Argles (0.P.) to be 2nd Lieut. Machine Gun Corps.

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H. A. Bowden (O.P.) from Officers' Cadet Unit to be 2nd Lieut.

R.G.A. Special Reserve.

2nd Lieut. J. A. Knowles (O.P.) transferred to Service Batt.

York & Lancs. Regt.

Lieut. A. L. Trundle (O.P.) to be Capt. and Adj. R.F.A. 2nd Lieut. (probation) S. Crowther (O.P.) to be equipment Officer R.F.C. 2nd Lieut. M. W. Peters (O.P.) to be 2nd Lieut. M.G. Corps.

2nd Lieut. J. B. Lyth (O.P.) to be Lieut. York & Lancs Regt.

Temp. Capt. B. Barton (O.P.) to be temp. Major, attached Worcs. Regt.

MARRIAGES. 25th July, Lieut. D. R. C. Shepherd (O.P.) to Beryl Vera, daughter of Mrs. Warwick, of Penzance. gth August, Capt. D. W. Roy (O.P.), to Beatrice Anne, daughter of H. C. Barstow, late Bengal Civil Service.

1st September, Major S. Huffam (O.P.) to Hester Mary, daughter of Chas. Bleeck, of Kingsmead, Pyrford.

4th September, E. B. Grindrod (O.P.) to Dorothy Gladys, eldest daughter of late T. R. Hunt, of Bonchurch.

13th September, Capt. C. W. Richards (0.P.) to Phyllis Rutherford, only daughter of P. L. Newman (O.P.).

3rd October, Capt. (temp. Major) J. M. Tweedie (O.P.) to Muriel, only daughter of H. Meedes, of Brookfield, Highgate.

DEATHS. F. W. Hayden (O.P.) at the age of 73.

G. Taylor (O.P.).

The following is an extract from a letter to Dr. H. W. Reynolds :— IN THE FIELD, 21 : Xi. : 1916.

DEAR MR. REYNOLDS,

I am writing to you to inform you that your son is a prisoner in Germany.

On the morning that he went over the top, your son and myself went over together, and kept close to one another all the way up to the German line, when he, with about seven men, got

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into the German front line. He has never been seen again, but all the men in the Company say that they saw him taken prisoner, so you can be sure that that is what has happened to him. When we got out of our trench to attack we were met by machine gun fire from the very start ; but still your son went on and on, never once stopping but continually rallying his men. In fact, never have I or any man who came out seen such courage in the face of such danger. Don't think that I am saying this to you just because you are his father, but I am only saying what every man in the Regiment is saying. As it happens, I am the only officer who came out of the show not wounded, so it just shows what your son had to face, and jolly well he did it.

I am not much hand at writing a letter, but I hope it will convey to you what the Regiment thinks of your son.

H. R. FORDE, 2nd Lieut.

2nd K.O.Y.L.I. We regret to say Lieut. G. B. E. Reynolds has since been officially reported killed. He was recommended for the V.C. by his Colonel, but the recommendation never materialised owing to insufficient evidence.

The following is an extract from " Deeds that Thrill the Empire." " News of the disaster to the Irresistible ' having been sent out by wireless, the Destroyer Wear, commanded by Captain Christopher Metcalfe, at once rushed to her assistance. Dashing through the fire of the Turkish Shore Batteries, the " Wear " was brought, by a magnificent feat of seamanship, to a dead stop alongside the sinking battleship. Six hundred of the " Irresistible's " clew were taken on board, after which the Destroyer started on her return journey down the Straits.

Reaching the " Queen Elizabeth " without mishap, she put the " Irresistible " men on board her."

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" It will be generally conceded that the " Wear " received no more than her deserts when her Commanding Officer, Capt. C. Metcalfe, was awarded the D.S.O."

CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Contemporaries :—Leodiensian, Framlinghamian, Sedberghian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Malvernian.