March 1918 by StPetersYork

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PETERITE. Vo L. XXI I.

MARCH, 1918.

No. 228

SCHOOL LETTER. " To meet the Rise in numbers, We've taken Clifton Rise."

HE Author of last term's prologue, from which we have taken our quotation—our well of Classical Allusion having run dry—has proved a true prophet. Clifton Rise has been opened this term under Mr. Featherstone with fifteen boys. We wish him and his house every success. We extend a very warm welcome to Mr. Arnold Craft, but at the same time we must express our regret at the temporary loss of Mr. Yeld, who is at present away, recovering from the effect of his recent illness. We hope that he will soon be again amongst us. We congratulate all concerned on the immense success of " She stoops to conquer." All critics agree in regarding the performance as excellent, and large audiences on either night showed their appreciation, materially expressed in the 3z sent to the Public Schools' Base Hospital. Last term saw a most successful football season, for which . Gedganhistmrveouaistcnglo. The great event of the end of last term was the Jubilee of Mr. Yeld, who completed his fiftieth year in the service of the School. He received a presentation watch from the School, and the last night of the play was made an occasion for appropriate speeches and reminiscences, a full report of which may be found elsewhere.

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We were glad to see the re-appearance of Mr. Toyne in the field of sport. In the Southlands hockey match he played for the first time since the middle of the summer term. We sincerely hope that his heart will give him no further trouble. We will only briefly mention here the successful part that the School played in York " Tank Week." A full account is given elsewhere. The O.T.C. has got through a considerable amount of work this term, in spite of being hampered by the lack of uniforms at the beginning of the term. We wish all success to hockey and boating. We venture to rophesy that the house races will be a great success. The School in now carrying on " Advanced Course " work in Classics, Science and Mathematics. Improvements in the laboratories and a new Sixth Form or Monitors' Room will be / the innovations for next term. )

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. RESULTS, 1917-18. Matches played, 10 ; Won, 7 ; Lost, 3. Points for, 242 ; Points against, 61. Date. 1917. Sat., Oct. 6 Sat., „ 20 Sat., „ 27 Sat., Nov. 3 Sat., „ io Sat., „ 17 21 Wed., Sat., „ 24

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N. Crombie, Esq.'sXV. Home Home Scratch XV. Home Leeds G.S. Home New Zealand XV. Away R.N.A.S. (Howden) Away Ampleforth College Away Pocklington School Away Royal G.S., Newcastle Giggleswick School Home Home R.N.A.S. (Howden) .

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Our opponents were individually good but out of training and not together. We gave a really good display, the backs combining well and running straight and hard. Walker and Gedge were the best, and Roberts led his forwards with great dash. Result :—St. Peters, 48 pts. ; N.Z., 5 pts. SCHOOL v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Played at Ampleforth on November 17th. We were not at full strength for this match and suffered defeat by a good side. The match was closely fought from start to finish, but Ampleforth made the most of their opportunities and we did not. Elliot-Smith did some wonderful work at full back in spite of an accident early in the game and Gedge was everywhere. With Roberts hors de combat we were beaten in the scrum, but in the loose there was a considerable improvement. The back row broke up quickly and came to the help of the threequarters, Tendall being particularly good. Reed played excellently, but we were beaten by the better side. Result : School, o ; Ampleforth, 20. SCHOOL v. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played on November list at Pocklington. This match was rather a picnic for us, as we spent most of the time scoring. It was not a very brilliant display—the forwards were a bit disorganised owing to experiments in the scrum. However there was some brilliant play and we ran out easy winners. Score : St. Peter's, 56 ; Pocklington, o. SCHOOL V. NEWCASTLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played at Newcastle on November 24th in a hurricane of wind which rather spoilt accurate play. Though

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Newcastle scored first from a wonderful dropped goal by their captain, we always seemed to have the match in hand. Gedge scored a brilliant try on his own and the final result was :St. Peter's, 12 Newcastle, 4. ;

SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK. This match was played at York on December 1st. The School at once attacked, and from some good passing by the backs Gedge made an opening for Butterfield to score a try, from which Wright kicked a goal. The ball getting heavy the game became more confined to the forwards. Giggleswick attacked, but brilliant tackling by Walker, Gedge, and ElliotSmith kept them out. Then the home forwards came away, led by Roberts, who played a brilliant game throughout, and the School were within an ace of scoring. In the second half the School scored after some clever play from the line out, Walker reaching the full back and passing to Butterfield, who scored. Thomas made strenuous efforts for the visitors, and their halves did much spoiling, but the School scored through Morris. The match was begun in pouring rain, and on a heavy ground, but some really good football was seen. Our first try was the result of excellent passing by most of the backs, and the second from a movement on the line-out which we had been carefully practising for some time. We lost Rainford in the first five minutes, but nevertheless our forwards held their opponents throughout. Roberts and Reed were in great form, and Tendall did scrum-half's work in dropping on the opposing half. Giggleswick seldom looked dangerous, owing to the spotting and tackling of our outsides. Final score : School (I goal 2 tries), 11 pts. ; Giggleswick, nil. TEAM.-Full back, A. Elliot-Smith ; threequarters, F. G. Williams, H. L. Walker, H. F. S. Gedge, F. B. Crowther ; halfbacks, F. H. Butterfield, P. R. Morris ; forwards, W. L. Roberts, H. G. English, G. B. Powell, T. H. Dobson, R. R. Rainford, R. E. F. Tendall, M. E. Reed.

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v. R.N.A.S. (Howden).

Our last match, and our weakest display of the season. We had not our full team, and Walker was not fit to play. The backs never got going, and ran across the field instead of going straight, and the defence was feeble. Our opponents were good, heavy and fast, and undoubtedly the strongest side we had to meet, and they thoroughly deserved their victory. It was a thoroughly enjoyable match, though disappointing. Result.—School, o ; R.N.A.S., 20. 2ND XV. V. AMPLEFORTH 2ND XV.

This match was played on the School ground on November 17th. Ampleforth pressed and were only kept from scoring by the collaring of Burdon and Allen. Ampleforth then got through three times in succession. The School then pressed and had hard luck in failing to score. Ampleforth scored three more tries before half-time, and Bryning scored one for the School. None of the tries were converted. Half-time score : Ampleforth, 18 (six tries) ; School 3 (one try). Soon after the kick-off Ampleforth scored, but failed to convert. The School then pressed, and Crawshaw scored. Ampleforth then got away, and despite the good collaring by Wood, F.S., scored twice, one of the tries being converted. No side was then called. Final score :—Ampleforth, 29 (I goal, 8 tries) ; School, 6 (two tries). TEAM :—Full-back, Wood, F. S. ; threequarters, Crawshaw, H. G., Allen, G. A., Burdon, H. J., Davis, J. B. ; half-backs, Bryning, H. L. B. (Capt.), Johnston, J. G. ; forwards, Newhouse, C. T., Wood, Z., Baddeley, W. D., Watson, T., Smith, A. W., Rhodes, K. H., Ramsden, J., and Greaves, W. SCHOOL 2ND XV. V. GIGGLESWICK 2ND XV.

This match was played on December 1st at Giggleswick. The outstanding feature of the match was mud.

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The School kicked off, but Giggleswick got the ball, and brought it into the School " 25." Giggleswick then pressed very hard, but the pressure was relieved by a good kick by Burdon. Giggleswick, however, scored twice in quick succession, but failed to convert either try. The School forwards, led by Rhodes, then had a turn, and took the. ball down the field, but it was picked up by the Giggleswick wing, who scored between the posts. Half-time score : Giggleswick, 3 tries, 9 pts. ; School, nil. In the second half, the School forwards pressed hard and were several times within an ace of sewing. The Giggleswick backs, however, showed great agility in picking up the ball, and scored four times more, converting once. Final score : Giggleswick, i goal, 6 tries, 23 pts. ; School, nil. TEAM :-Full back, F. S. Wood ; threequarters, E. K. Wood, G. A. Allen, H. J. Burdon, H. G. Crawshaw,; half-backs, J. B. Gedge, J. G. Johnston ; forwards, K. H. Rhodes, C. T. Newhouse, W. D. Baddeley, Z. Wood, J. Ramsden, T. Watson, A. W. Smith, J. E. Morton. SCHOOL COLTS (under i62) v. POCKLINGTON COLTS. This match was played on November 14th on the School ground. The School at once got the ball into the Pocklington " 25." After a good run by Elliot-Smith, Watson scored in a forward rush, in which Dobson figured prominently. E. Smith failed to convert. After this the School repeatedly scored, tries being obtained by Elliot-Smith (3), Davis (2), Gedge, J. B., and Rhodes. Of these Elliot-Smith converted three and Davis one. Half-time score : School, 32 pts. (4 goals, 4 tiles) ; Pocklington, nil. In the second half the School completely outplayed Pocklington and tries were scored by Crawshaw (2), Rhodes, Prior, Davis, and Morris. Of these one was converted by Davis. Final score : School, 52 pts. ( 5 goals, 4 tries) ; Pocklington, nil. TEAM Full-back, Wood, F. S. ; threequarters, Davis, J. B., Crawshaw, H G , Elliot-Smith, A. (Capt ), Prior, C. W. ; halfbacks, Gedge, J. B., Morris, P. R ; forwards, Dobson, T. H., Newhouse, C. T., Watson, T., Morton, J., Baddeley, W. D., Rhodes, K. H., Mann, F. J., and Brown, K. H. :

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FOOTBALL RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. The football team had on the whole a successful season—much more successful than was anticipated. They only met two teams that could beat them—the R.N.A.S. (Howden) and Ampleforth. The former were a first-class side, fast, strong, and too heavy for us ; the latter, though they thoroughly deserved their victory, met us on an off-day—Walker off crocked, Roberts useless after the first ten minutes, and Butterfield and Elliot Smith limping—these handicaps spoilt from our point of view, what might have proved a very close game. There was a very distinct improvement in the style of play as the season went on. (I) Instead of running across the field and driving their wings on to the touch-line, the centres went straight and hard for the line—challenging and drawing the man opposed to them. (2) Instead of breaking up in the front row and allowing the scrum to collapse, the forwards shoved straight and hard till the ball was out, wheeling when desirable, and allowing the break-away to be done by the back row. (3) Passes were as a rule given and taken " on the run." I mention the above three things as I consider they should be the first principles of any good side—they are almost commonplaces, but often forgotten in practice. The team to a man were imbued with great keenness, and thoroughly deserved the success and what honours came their way. The strongest point was the tackling—the finest I have seen at the School, Walker, Gedge and Elliot-Smith being really brilliant. The weakest point was the kicking : this was truly lamentable, the only reliable kicks being a forward and the full-back. This can hardly be remedied unless footballers are allowed time to practice kicking in the Easter Term. Considering the absence of such matches as those against Headingley, Yorkshire Wanderers, and Old Peterites, the season was a most interesting one, and Gedge and Walker, and Roberts too, are to be personally congratulated on the success of the side. G.F.T.

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F, S. GEDGE. Captain. Has shown his side a good example on the field. Made many openings for others and when the opportunity arose, went straight and hard for the line. Made the most of his moderate kicking abilities, and was invaluable in defence. A fine tackler and never beaten. Played stand-off half, or centre threequarter. H. L. WALKER. Secretary. Has made an ideal Secretary, and did much to improve the style of play throughout the School. His tackling has been one of the features of the season. Unfortunately was rather badly crocked : played several brilliant games, and was most difficult to stop when going. Inclined at times to cut in too much, but his straight running often lead to success. A poor kick. W. L. ROBERTS. A robust forward, who played his hardest from start to finish. Hooked as a rule with success, good on the line-out, a fast runner, and a lusty tackler. A little clumsy when dribbling. Led and kept his forwards together with great pertinacity, and should become quite first-class. R. R. RAINFORD. A brilliant forward, fast and strong. Did good work in attack and defence ; often helped his threequarters, sometimes when not wanted. But he shoved more than his weight, and took the opportunities that came his way. F. H. BUTTERFIELD. A brilliant three-quarter in attack. Fast with a useful swerve, and well served by Gedge. and Walker, he scored many brilliant tries. A feeble tackler and poor kick. He has great possibilities. H. G. ENGLISH. Very useful in the scrum, but on the whole a little disappointing. He dribbled well—but slowly. He tackled well—but gently. But he was a worker all the time, and played one or two good games. Wants dash—and temper. A. ELLIOT-SMITH. Was a great success as full-back. A good kick and fine tackler and the fastest man on the side. WantS to get more length with his kicking. His fearless saving was at times foolhardy. ,

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Has the makings of another Jack King. Worked his hardest in and out of the scrum. A really clever dribbler and good tackler. Wants inches and weight. P. R. MORRIS. Was really excellent as " donkey-man." Got the ball out quickly, and saved admirably. Very slow at coming round the scrum, and a poor tackler. Must try to develope some initiative. T. J. WRIGHT. Could only play in the back row on account of his legs. He was a fast dribbler, and ever on the look out for a way through—rather to the detriment of honest work. A good kick—facile princeps. F. B. CROWTHER. A fast wing threequarter. Never quite fulfilled his early promise. He had pace and could kick, but his defence was weak. T. H. DOBSON. A hard working forward who improved much towards the end of the season. Worked as hard as anyone in the scrum, a fair dribbler, and good tackler. He must look for his man, instead of waiting for him to come his way. R. E. F. TENDALL. A versatile player. Did some very useful tackling, and often helped his threequarters. Good at a short dash, and only wanted weight to carry him through. F. G. WILLIAMS. Played some very good games on the wing. Has pace and strength, and shows much promise G. B. POWELL. A strong forward—could shove any three he met. With knowledge of the rules he would have been very good. M. E. REED.

HOCKEY. We have been faced with the greatest difficulty in getting matches this term. Most hockey clubs have ceased to exist, and the military sides have got into the habit of scratching the day of the match or, as in one case, of turning up with only one man ! The School team isnot asgood as last year and has been weakened by absentees, but for all that it has sustained only one defeat. This was against the Machine Gun Corps from Grantham—a

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team which has played regularly together every Saturday s'nce October. In this match the XI. played its best game, which makes it probable that with more able opponents it would have become better. The forwards were much weakened by the accident to Wright, the captain, and without E. K. Wood, are short in scoring power. Perhaps the most improved and promising player is Reed, whose stick play is quite classy at times, but he turns on the ball a great deal and is too late in passing. Elliot-Smith is perhaps our only star ' performer ; he has pace, dash, and a good head. Crowther misses his old companion at back, but is a powerful hitter. In Platt the School has the best goal-keeper since Pattinson. '

HOCKEY MATCHES. SCHOOL V. SOUTHLANDS HOCKEY CLUB. This match was played on February 2nd. The team played well, but in spite of the score the forwards lacked combination. The defence, though not much tried, was distinctly good. E. K. Wood played a very good game, scoring six goals. Mr. Toyne was in good form, scoring five goals, and was the mainstay of the team. This, we might say, was Mr. Toyne's first appearance in a school match since the middle of the summer term -. Other goals were scored by Reed (2), Butterfield (2), and another off one of the opponents. Final score :—The School, 16 ; Southlands, o. The following composed the team :—Forwards, G. H. Mack, M. E. Reed, E. K. Wood, F. H. Butterfield, R. E. F. Tendall ; half-backs, J. B. Gedge, S. M. Toyne, Esq., A. Elliot-Smith ; backs, H. N. Nelson, F. B. Crowther ; Goal, W. G. Platt.

SCHOOL v. THE M.G.C. (Grantham). This match was played on February 16th. It was a very even game, and from the beginning to the end the excitement was

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intense. Our opponents were very vigorous players, and the School team showed a great deal more dash and determination than in the last match, but throughout the game combination in the forward line was greatly lacking. The School had a weak team through illness ; the special features of the match were the brilliant games played by Mr. Toyne and Elliot-Smith, who by a great defensive effort undoubtedly saved the School from heavy defeat. Half-time score : M.G.C., z goal ; School, nil. Continually in the second half the School forwards penetrated our opponents' circle, usually by individual effort, but the shooting power was weak, and we failed to score, although at times we were unlucky. In spite of good play by the School backs, the M.G.C. scored two more goals. Final score ; M.G.C., 3 ; School, o. The following composed the team :--Forwards, R. G. Golledge, R. E. F. Tendall, H. L. B. Bryning, F. H. Butterfield, and M. E. Reed ; half-backs, J. B. Gedge, S. M. Toyne, Esq., A. Elliot-Smith ; backs, F. B. Crowther and H. N. Nelson ; goal, F. G. Williams.

SCHOOL v. S. M. TOYNE, ESQ.'S XI. This match was played on February 23rd. Mr. Toyne had raised quite a good team against us, but the School again were unlucky in having three men off. The School forward line had been re-organised, in consequence of which combination was infinitely better than in the two previous matches. We felt the loss of Mr. Toyne, but nevertheless the half-backs and backs played a very creditable game. Shortly after the start, our opponents scored, but the School soon equalised through Tendall. Play continued to be even, until our opponents reached their objective twice in quick succession. But Tendall scored a good goal for the School shortly before half-time. Half-time score : S. M. Toyne, Esq.'s XI., 3 ; School, 2. On the resumption of play after about three minutes Lieut. Hargraves scored for the opponents. At this point a great rally was made by the School forwards, and by a piece of really good combination Tendall again scored. Our opponents continued

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to press, until, about five minutes from the end of the game, Tendall, getting possession of the ball, outclassed all opposition and scored a very brilliant goal, thus equalising. Final score, School, 4 ; S. M. Toyne, Esq.'s, XI., 4. The following composed the team :—Forwards, R. G. Golledge, F. H. Butterfield, H. L. B. Bryning, R. E. F. Tendall, and M. E. Reed ; half-backs, J. B. Gedge, A. Elliot-Smith, D. Norwood ; backs, J. Ramsden, H. N. Nelson ; goal, F. G. Williams.

CHRISTMAS THEATRICALS. It may be thought somewhat invidious to compare the performance of one year with another, but all the same we cannot refrain from saying, that ambitious as was the piece selected, yet in execution, in histrionic technique, and in the general effects, which help to make a production successful, " She Stoops to Conquer " was far in advance of any performance seen upon the School boards. To begin with, the Stage carpenters, under the supervision of Butterfield and Bryning, had added about four feet to the depth of the stage. They had also vastly improved the lighting, whilst Mr. Sharpe's scenery was extremely tasteful and a la mode. Mr. Tendall was an indefatigable stage manager ; every situation was carefully thought out, with the result that the grouping and the " crosses " reached a standard rarely attained by amateurs. The piece was played to three crowded houses on December 13th, 14th, and 15th, and on the last night there was one solid mass from the floor to the gallery, from the gallery to above the clock. Miss Lawson, Mrs. Toyne, and Miss D. Dodsworth played the three chief ladies' parts, and the Hon. Moira de YarburghBateson the part of the maid. Miss Rosalys Lawson made a charming Kate ; her actions were always graceful and never forced. Perhaps her most successful part was when she was impersonating the barmaid, but her first scene with Young Marlow was most effective. Mrs. Toyne played the part of Mrs.

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Hardcastle with great effect. She was at her best in Act II., when she became aware of Tony's deceit. Miss Dodsworth made an admirable Miss Neville. The part of the old world country gentleman, Mr. Hardcastle, was taken by the Headmaster, Mr. S. M. Toyne, who was seen as the loving husband and the devoted father, but his most telling scenes were with Young Marlow and Mr. Hastings, when his open hospitality was being grossly abused. Of the boys' part, Young Marlow (R. E. F. Tendall) and Tony (H. G. English) must be given the palm. The former was quite excellent. His delicate touches, his face of boredom, and his awakening followed by his contrition will be written down in the history of the drama of St. Peter's. Tony is a part in which the fun and humour are broader, and English gave them full play. There was never a dull or flat moment, when he was on the stage. Diggory, Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Hastings, all did well, but the genial landlord (Rainford) and his group of shabby fellows received well merited applause, and. Tony's song-was rapturously encored by the lively inmates of the inn, and also by the audience. Altogether it was a really great performance. The costumes were supplied by Messrs. Burkinshaw, of Liverpool, and the Theatre Royal kindly allowed one of the company performing at the time to make up. F. J. Mann played most tastefully on the piano. C. W. Prior read the prologue, partly written by Mr. Yeld and partly by another hand—obviously. On the last night Mr. Yeld was congratulated on his . Jubilee, as reported in another place.

DRAMATIS PERSONI. Sir Charles Marlow, H. F. S. Gedge ; Hardcastle, Mr. S. M. Toyne ; Young Marlow, R. E. F. Tendall ; Hastings, K. H. Rhodes ; Tony Lumpkin, H. G. English ; Stingo (landlord), R. R. Rainford ; Diggory, E. W. Gilbert ; Jeremy, M. E, Reed ; Roger, Thomas and Gregory (servants), T. H. Dobson, H. G. Crawshaw, and Z. Wood ; Tom Twist, Jack Slang. Tom Tickle, and Mat Muggins (shabby fellows), F. H.

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Butterfield, W. L. Roberts, T. J. Wright, and F. B. Crowther ; Mrs. Hardcastle, Mrs. Toyne ; Miss Hardcastle, Miss Lawson ; Miss Neville, Miss D. Dodsworth ; maid, the Hon. Moira de Yarburgh-Bateson. Stage manager.—Mr. G. F. Tendall. Scene painters, electricians, etc.—Messrs. A. Sharp, F. H. Butterfield, H. L. Bryning, R. R. Rainford, E. K. Wood, D. Norwood. The incidental music was by F. J. Mann. EPILOGUE, 1917.

A hearty greeting, friends, to all. We think you'll like to hear, Before the curtain falls, how well the School has fared this year. Our numbers are increasing in really wondrous wise, And, to meet the rise in numbers, we have taken Clifton Rise. Cutforth passed into Woolwich with honour to the School, And Hodgson into Osborne, to help the waves to rule ; The other Army candidates have never shown up better ; Three have gone to Sandhurst, and two have sailed to Quetta : While from the School Certificate Examination Board In numbers and in honours we excellently scored. In History of all candidates our two for first place tied, Gilbert and Rhodes, that is to say, all compeers quite outvied. Next as to Games—our Hockey has never been so good, For no defeat—not even one—to our discredit stood. Our Cricket through the season was mostly smart and shining, And greatly to the credit of gallant Captain, Bryning. Tendall obtained two centuries, and Chilman smote with might, The fielding did us credit, and the bowling was all (W)right. The Boating kept its standard, and when our foes we " took on " Our crew put up as fine a race as you could wish to look on. But Mr. King, who coached them, and whom we sorely miss, Has gone to fight in Flanders—may all good luck be his ! Our appetite for Football has nowise lost its edge, Well coached by Mr. Tendall and captained well by Gedge.

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The Team of their School Matches have won three out of four, And in passing, pace, and tackling recall great days of yore. Our Natural History Club has now assumed a prouder name, And, led by Mr. Featherstone, has reached a greater fame. We welcome Mr. Nottingham, we welcome Mr. Ney, We welcome, too, the lady who adorns our Staff to-day : May she of everything that's brusque and rough he the dispeller, With her to help we're working well, in fact we're working Weller. The O.T.C. has flourished—its prospects are still ruby ; It did its Summer exercise again in Camp at Huby ; And in its cap for ever there will a shining feather be, For the style in which it fought its foes on the battlefield of Wetherby. It's been inspected carefully in Summer and in Autumn, But few the faults Inspectors found, though carefully they sought 'em. But in manoeuvres and in drill we still shall go more " nippily " With our new officer attached, Lieutenant J. W. Shipley. We mourn our friend, Dean Purey-Cust, so many times our guest At Festivals and at our Play, which he always heard with zest. Though Chairman of the Governors he ne'er forgot the boys, And when he came among us shared our pastimes and our joys. Our new Dean we greet heartily ; he has already shown The keenest interest in our weal, and made our hearts his own. We congratulate our Bishop, who has reached his eightieth year, He's ever greatly helped the School, and held its interests dear. But there are others who have found their happiness in death, Those heroes—those great hearts of whom we speak with bated breath : In their first flush of manhood they went to England's war, And many a noble deed they've done shines like a glorious star. And as you see the mighty scrolls their feats of arms unfold.

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Full many a Peterite name upon them you'll behold. We loved them living, love them dead, and by their lives essay To make their great examples a light for us to-day. Now one word in conclusion. Let us our thanks express To the ladies who have helped so much to make the Play's success. We cannot thank them half enough, so let your plaudits to 1 That they have played to conquer, and that will please them we 1.

Now here I add a postscript—the most important part, A sympathetic chord 'twill touch in every Peterite heart. It was just fifty years ago to York from. Oxford came A poet, scholar, gentleman, whose deeds we do acclaim. In School he's worked as only those can work whose heart is there, The father, son, and grandson, too, he's coaxed to love Shakespeare. He cheers the boat, and Rugby too, and once a year at Cricket, In spite of three score years and twelve, he nips across the wicket. Long may he climb the lofty Alps, march with the O.T.C., So from our hearts.we'll celebrate our George Yeld's Jubilee !

Between Acts I. and II. a collection was taken in aid of the Public Schools' Base Hospital, and at the conclusion of the performance a presentation was made to Mr. George Yeld in celebration of his jubilee in the service of the school-as master.

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1867-1917. MR. GEORGE MELD'S JUBILEE. THE PRESENTATION. Immediately on the close of the Theatricals the presentation of the purse, subscribed for by Old Peterites and friends of the School, took place. Mr. S. M. Toyne, Headmaster, preided, and accompanying him on the platform were the Very Rev. the Dean of York (Dr. Foxley Norris), Mr. H. Ernest Leetham, J.P., and Mr. George Yeld, M.A. Mr. Toyne remarked that the Old Peterites had intended to commemorate Mr. Yeld's jubilee in a thoroughly appreciative manner, but owing to the strenuous times in which we lived, great difficulties had been experienced in getting into touch with old boys. In those circumstances it had been deemed prudent to delay the formal presentation until St. Peter's Day next year. Mr. Toyne went on to express his keen personal appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. Yeld, who had ever been of extreme help to him in the School. From the first day he came to St. Peter's, he (Mr. Toyne) had always found Mr. Yeld in sympathy with every reform it was desired to introduce, no matter how distasteful its initiation might be. THE DEAN'S TRIBUTE. The Dean of York said it would be impertinent on his part to attempt to say anything of a personal nature concerning Mr. Yeld. They all knew that his (the Dean's) appointment as Chairman of the Governors of St. Peter's School was only recent, but he assured them that he valued no position in York more. Although. they were celebrating Mr. Yeld's jubilee, they felt and hoped that he was still going on and would go on for many a long day. Mr. Yeld was a man whose activities were not confined to York his prominent and distinguished association with the Alpine Club had stamped him as a man whose reputation had extended far beyond the Minster City, and, again, Mr. Yeld's

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name was recorded in that distinguished list of men who had won the Newdigate Prize at Oxford, one of the most pointed distinctions that any man could obtain. MR. H. E. LEETHAM'S REMINISCENCES. Mr. H. Ernest Leetham, J.P., said it afforded him very great pleasure indeed to take part in that presentation as an Old Peterite. In very eloquent language, the Dean had given them his impression of Mr. Yeld, and had referred to his many attributes. Of course, the Dean could not say much, because Mr. Yeld happened to be a type of superb manhood that did not reveal itself entirely in a few weeks' acquaintance ; they were, therefore, pleased that the Dean had been pleased with Mr. Yeld on short acquaintance. There must be in that hall many who had known Mr. Yeld as long as he (Mr. Leetham) had. He remembered passing through the junior school, and being introduced to Mr. Yeld more than 40 years ago. He believed he was the bottom boy in Mr. Yeld's class, but even as a small boy he was impressed by the strong personal character of his teacher. Mr. Yeld was possessed of that type of magnetic sympathy that seemed to weld itself into the heart of the boy ; Mr. Yeld did not belong to the Napoleonic or Germanic type of leader, but to the far better type of man who knew exactly what was wanted ; a man whose ideals were of a very high order and who achieved his end by means of love, intercourse, and a wonderfully magnetic influence for good. He believed that in the very last report handed out to him by his father Mr. Yeld had written that " Leetham was a very honest boy, attentive to his work, but somewhat somnolent." For some years after that, continued Mr. Leetham, I did not speak to Mr. Yeld ; but as I grew up and looked back in retrospect I rather found that Mr. Yeld had done me a wonderful amount of good. Whenever I feel at all somnolent I remember Mr. Yeld, and I never knew him to be anything but the personification of truth. Integrity and truth were the ideals of Mr. Yeld and his school, and those ideals were opposed to the schools of German materialism and the teachings of crab and greed. The devotion of the Old Boys was admirably expressed

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in what had been written by those who had responded to the invitation to subscribe to the memento which was to reveal itself on St. Peter's Day. " Dear old Yeld," they had said, " if ever there was an English gentleman training in a school it was dear old Yeld, and we will do what we can to see that the aftermath of his life is lived in affluence and peace." It was their prayerful and earnest wish that both Mr. and Mrs. Yeld might long be spared not only to be of service to the old school, but through his scientific vocation they hoped Mr. Yeld would long be permitted to be of service to the City of York generally. He had the greatest possible pleasure in making the presentation. Mr. Leetham then handed the purse to Mr. Yeld, who was loudly cheered when he stepped forward to reply. MR. YELD'S REPLY. Mr. Yeld said he was so overwhelmed by all the good things which had been said of him that he felt it extremely difficult to find suitable words in which to reply. First of all, however, he must return his very hearty thanks for the kind forethought which had prompted the action of the subscribers. When he looked back over the 5o years he had spent at St. Peter's, and thought of the boys that had been there—of the deeds they had wrought and the ideals which they had set themselves—he felt very thankful of his association with such a school. Mr. Yeld traced at length his introduction to the school at 23 years of age, and recalled that in that year there were at St. Peter's six scholars of Trinity College, Cambridge, and one Fellow. In addition, there were a number of Oxford scholars. Like human beings, the school had had its ups and downs ; it had flourished and flagged, but was now flourishing again. Mr. Yeld gave out that he was a judge of headmasters when Mr. Toyne came to the school. Perhaps it had been seen by now that he had some reason for saying that. He had not been in the presence of Mr. Toyne more than a few seconds before he decided that Mr. Toyne was the man they wanted. There was an old saying that old heads could not be placed upon young shoulders ; when they got a man who had an old head on young shoulders they knew they had an

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exceptional person, and it was the good fortune of St. Peter's to possess Mr. Toyne. If he did not say more they would understand that he felt a great deal more than he had said. He was thankful to have been born of healthy parents, to have been brought up in the country, to have visited the Alps, and to have taught the boys of St. Peter's School for a period of 5o years. He believed it was Shakespeare who had said that old age should be accompanied by honour, love, obedience, and troops of friends. He had them, and he owed them to St. Peter's School. Mr. Toyne subsequently called for cheers for Mr. Yeld. These were heartily given, and the proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

O.T.C. NEWS. Some delay was experienced at the beginning of term in making a start on the term's musketry syllabus, the delay being occasioned by the time spent in training instructors. A short musketry course resulted in the selection of Sgts. Roberts and Rhodes, Corpl. Nelson, and Lce.-Corpl. Crawshaw. Their obvious keenness has already borne fruit, and good work has been done. The Corps paid a visit to the tank on the second day of the York " Tank Week." The soldierly appearance presented by the corps undoubtedly favourably impressed onlookers ; and the very creditable performances of the band during the week, under the able readership of Lce.-Corpl. Newhouse resulted in more than one gratifying report from high quarters. The Cadet Unit are gradually laying up a store of useful knowledge which should stand them in good stead when they proceed to Officers' Cadet Battalions, and if this term has so far failed to discover the latent genius of a budding general, it has, at any rate, served to impress one with the fact that those who leave us in the near future to hold commissions in the army will leave behind them no doubts as to their capabilities as leaders and their qualities as officers.

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Our congratulations are due to Lce.-Corpl. Metcalfe, who gained full marks at the examination for Certificate " A," which was held last term. At the inspection of the corps last term, Major Newman, D.S.O., T.D. (East Lancs. Regt.), commented very favourably on the work of the corps, and gave us the benefit of his long and somewhat unusual experiences with the armies in the field. On November 5th, an interesting field day was held at Overton, and the Corps learnt some valuable lessons. Our thanks are due to Capt. F. H. Davey, D.S.O., and Capt. Campbell, of the Highland Brigade, who acted as umpires, and offered us much useful advice and criticism. An Outpost Scheme carried out on February Igth proved a distinct innovation, being more remarkable for its illustration of how an outpost scheme should not be carried out, than for the correctness of the tactics employed. The recruits this term show undoubted promise and keenness, and are responding to the untiring efforts of the N.C.O.'s, though the distinction between ' left ' and right has proved a great stumbling block to some. We have a few promotions and appointments to record :Corpl. Butterfield to be Sergeant. 19-1-18. Lce.-Corpl. Golledge, to be Corpl. Pte. Morris to be Lce.-Corpl. Drummer Nelson to be Lce.-Corpl. Corpl. Roberts to be Sergt. and Musketry Instructor, 9-2-18. Corpl. Rhodes to be Sergt. Lce.-Corpl. Nelson to be Corpl „ Pte. Crawshaw to be Lce.-Corpl. „ '

POETRY. POETRY. MEIN HUND.

I. He was a phantom of delight When first he gleamed upon my sight A lovely puppy, heaven-sent To be a beauteous ornament ; His silky coat was soft as down, His eyes, they were a dusky brown, In shape he certainly was long, His legs were bandy—but were strong ; A lively Dachshund two months old So mischievous, so gay, so bold. II

I saw him upon nearer view A puppy—but a villain too ! With all my pantry he'd make free— My ham, my sauerkraut, woe's me ! When he became a full-sized hound He'd worry everything he found : My boots, my slippers, and my hats My rabbits tame, my Persian cats ; My meat he ate, my books he tore My clothes he rent—and wanted more ! III.

From neighbours oft I got complaint And bills enough to make one faint For all my Dachshund's myriad ' larks ' He cost me quite four hundred marks. With fortitude his crimes I bore, Recalled his virtues ; till I saw The Fatherland was short of food ; This caused a speedy change of mood. With prospects of a sumptuous meal I, sad but firm, my heart did steel : I took my dog and him I slew, We dined that day on sav'ry stew FRANZ WUNDERLICH. !

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THE LAKE COUNTRY. The solitude that reigns among the hills, At that my heart with gladness ever fills ; Again I see the towering rocks on high, The mighty eagle sweeps across the sky, The blackness of the silent tarn below Receives a blacker shadow as the slow Majestic bird with intermittent screams Departs above the rock-strewn mountain streams. Again I see the misty vapour fall, Obscuring with a downward creeping pall The mountains in its noiseless, hungry grasp, And spreading with its all-embracing clasp ; And sometimes through the mist you hear a call, A bleating from the rocky mountain wall, Just like the cry of lost ones heard in dreams, From out the sky, so far above it seems ; It is some sheep on crags where ne'er the snow In winter months, so steep the side, can show. The grandeur of the solitude is nigh ! Throughout the years until my life's breath fly Grant me to say : " My heart with gladness fills Whene'er I gaze upon the lonely hills." Z. ON THE MURDER OF THE Duc D'ENGHIEN, 20th March, 1804. Whoe'er has known a prince more brave, more true, Who dwelt so undisturbing and secure, In quiet dignified, nor whither knew The Corse usurper's greed of power could lure— Great Conde's stainless, noble son, alas No more shall thy sweet presence grace the Court ; Thy race is gone ; but whilst the long years pass, Rest thou assured thou stayest on in thought. " I die for France and for my King ! " thou saidst ; True Bourbon did'st thou die, serenely brave, By thine immortal death, 0 Prince, thou mad'st Thy mortal life immortal in the grave ! !

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POETRY. This crime shall be upon the lips of men, Usurper ! though thy glories never wear, Through every distant age th' accusing pen Shall tireless write thee down a murderer .

Z. ODE TO THE STATUETTE OF MOZART. O Statuette upon the mantel-piece, One glance at thee, and thoughts terrestial cease 0 perfect in proportion and in grace O perfect in thy features, head and face O perfect in thy pedestal austere ! O perfect in thy profile sharp and clear ! Musician, who to us hath given thine art, Far-distant dreams thy figure doth impart, In stately contrast dost thou stand, and yet Artistically perfect, thou art set In this thy place to please, and to adorn, Until shall break the Everlasting Morn. ARDEN-JOCELYN. !

QUEUES. To be, or not to be : that is the question : Whether 'tis wiser in despair to suffer The pangs and sorrows of outrageous hunger, Or to venture in a queue unending ; And by opposing quell them. A dram ! An ounce No more ; and by an ounce to say we end The aching void, the thousand natural pangs That flesh is heir to, 'tis a consolation Devoutly to be wished. Some food ! A meal ! ! To eat ; perchance to fill : ay, there's a bait ; For if we wait for hours in crowds half-dead, Our turn may come : ay there's a prospect bright That makes us hug with joy our empty frames ;

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But who would bear the length and strain of time Or to be homeward sent with ignominity,* Which makes us rather bear those ills we have Than fly to others, which we know not of ? [*The modern form of ' ignominy.'—EDs FORMS. By one of their victims. The postman brings the morning mail, One glance I take, and then I quail, Within my breast rage storms For, larger far than all the rest, What person can mistake the pest ? I know at once it's forms. The question is, what can it be ? Can it be sugar, meat, or tea ? Of all I have my qualms. But then, of course, it may be new Another ministry, or two, May have sent out those forms.

Of green, and pink, and orange hue, And blue, and red, and yellow too. They come to us in swarms. Each bears the British Sovereign's crest And must be signed, and then addressed— These pestilential forms. In ancient wars, did men and boys March outward, to the warlike noise Of trumpets, drums, and shawms. But now these things have passed away, We arm the soldier of to-day With forms, and forms, and forms !

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SCHOOL CONCERT. November 24th, 1917 PROGRAMME.

When the King enjoys his own again " .. German F. B. Crowther, R. R. Rainford, H. L. Walker, T. J. Wright. (b) (i.) Merrow Down ; (ii.) Tegumai. Rev. F. H. Barnby. (c) (i.) " The First Friend " (ii.) " Balkis " •• C. M. W. Prior, A. H. Nisbet. (d) " How, Where and Why " F. B. Crowther, R. R. Rainford, H. L. Walker, T. J. Wright. (e) " Rolling down to Rio " Rev. F. H. Barnby. Bridal Procession Grieg 3. PIANO SOLO D. Norwood. Marten " Speed the Plough " 4. SONG T. J. Wright. •• .. 5. VIOLIN SOLO Mr. W. Holmes. " Shipmates o' Mine " Saunderson 6. SONG Mr. Hubert Grantham. Scotch 7. QUARTET .. " Will ye no come back again " .. C. M. W. Prior, C. E. Birks, F. B. Crowther, T. J. Wright. Tempo di Minuetto 8. VIOLIN SOLO Mr. W. Holmes. " Floral Dance " .. •• Moss 9. SONG . Mr. Hubert Grantham. " Darby Kelly " IO. SCHOOL SONG •• GOD SAVE THE KING. This Concert was perhaps one of the best to which the School has ever listened. It opened and closed with the usual swing in the School Songs while the tone of what came between was exceedingly and unusually high. The great features in the I. SCHOOL SONG ..

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Programme were the Just So Songs which were admirably performed in quartets, duets, and solos, and the songs of Mr. Hubert Grantham and violin solos of Mr. W. Holmes. Both the latter were cordially received and were called on for repeated encores. In conclusion we should like to thank Mr. Grantham and Mr. Holmes for assisting to make the Concert so great a success.

DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. PROGRAMME. E. K. WOOD .. I. " Some " Airs .. Mr. A. E. LONG •. 2. Songs 3. SKETCH " Collaborators " MISS ROSALYS LAWSON She S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. •• He .. MR. A. E. LONG •• 4. Songs .• •• 5. FARCE " Chalk and Cheese " . MR. GERALD SAFFERY He MRS. WADDINGTON She MRS. S. M. TOYNE •• Perkins .. GOD SAVE THE KING This Entertainment was given to the School on Saturday, February znd. Mr. Long's Songs met with an especially hearty reception from all sides and he was repeatedly called on again to give encores. In " The Collaborators " an author and an authoress were engaged in writing a book together. " He " wished to be engaged in another sense also but " She " repulsed every advance " He " made, while she told " her " plot for the book. " His " plot was much simpler and in the end she agreed to it ! " Chalk and Cheese " was a delightful farce dealing with a domestic quarrel between husband and wife, each of whom had joined a Dramatic Society unknown to the other and who had been chosen to act Romeo and Juliet respectively. Matters were further complicated by the stupidity of " Perkins " who mixed up the letters to the two.

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LECTURE. On Thursday, March 8th, A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., gave the School an intensely interesting lecture on " Insect-borne diseases." He dealt with malaria, yellow fever, and sleeping sickness, all of which diseases are carried by biting flies. He showed some good slides of mosquitos and the localities they are likely to frequent. Lastly he explained some of the methods by which the diseases have been combated.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate R. R. Rainford, F. H. Butterfield, H. G. English, A. Elliot-Smith, M. E. Reed, T. J. Wright, P. R. Morris and F. B, Crowther on receiving their School Football Colours. We congratulate G. B. Powell, F. G. Williams, J. B. Gedge, J. G. Johnston, K. H. Rhodes, F. S. Wood, C. T. Newhouse, W, D. Baddeley, Z. Wood, H. J. Burdon, and J. Ramsden on receiving their 2nd XV. Colours. The School Monitors this term are R. E. F. Tendall, H. F. S. Gedge, H. L. B. Bryning, W. L. Roberts, F. H. Butterfield, K. H. Rhodes, D. Norwood, P. R. Morris, T. J. Wright, and C. T. Newhouse. This term the Scientific Society is enjoying a period of great prosperity. There is a record number of members, and the programme is very full. The noticeable feature is the number of lectures given by members of the Society apart from Masters. On February 14th, F. J. Mann led the way with an instructive and well-delivered paper on " Classic and Renaissance Architecture." E. Wm. Gilbert followed on February 23rd with an interesting and picturesque lecture on a " Visit to Holland." We hear that there is another to come on " Coal and its distillation products," by H. G. Crawshaw, which is to be followed by a visit to York Gas Works. We will abstain from fuller accounts of these lectures, as they will no doubt appear in our rival, the Scientific Journal !

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One afternoon this term the School was treated to a display of " Aeroplane Stunting " by a daring Old Boy, during which his own neck and the chapel roof seemed in equal danger. However, no mishap occurred to either, and he flew safely away. [We hear that on his return journey, owing to engine trouble he had a " crash," and has been in hospital.] Some weeks ago we heard strange rumours of a Revolutionary Society of the Bolshevik-Bolo type. We cannot discover what its objects were, but at the dead of night we have heard its " Hymn of Hate." We were very sorry to hear of Mr. Yeld's illness, and we hope that the change of air at Colwyn Bay will completely restore his health. The School is now more military than ever, and any day after morning school energetic squads may be seen at work under perspiring and explosive instructors. If some luckless private manages to escape recruits' drill, swedish, or the band, he can never manage to escape the newly-formed musketry squads. We congratulate V. Guy and W. G. Platt on passing the London Matriculation Examination. Last term the School gave X33 2S. to the Public Schools Base 2S., of which came from collections and the Hospital, was the proceeds of the Theatricals. St. boxes, while Dunstan's Hospital for Blind Soldiers received £6 from the School. WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION. With the new year we began a War Savings Association. The idea was taken up with considerable enthusiasm and by the end of January 144 3s. had been invested ; of this £118 I's. 6d. was subscribed for the purchase of Certificates outright, the remainder being paid in exchange for Coupons. We had a membership of 83 at the close of the month. On February Iith, the Tank " Nelson " visited York and stayed for the week. It gave a great impetus to the work of

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the Association. The Office was open each day and most gratifying business was transacted. We purchased, from the Tank, Certificates to the value of £338 13s. 6d., while the total amount subscribed by the School was well over £1,530. It is pleasing to record that the work of the War Savings Association has continued steadily ever since, and that the excellent result of Tank Week has not been followed by a fallingoff of subscriptions. As a matter of fact we purchased 25 War Savings Certificates during the subsequent fortnight and at the end of February had 133 names on our list of members. The total number of War Savings Certificates purchased by the Association between January 18th and March 2nd amounts to 544 L1 units, representing an investment of '421 12s., which is a very satisfactory result for less than two months' work. We are very grateful to the Committee for the work they have done, both in connection with the ordinary War Savings and especially with the Tank ; we thank Mr. Woodcock (Hon. Secretary), Rev. F. H. Barnby (Hon. Treasurer), and F. H. Butterfield, for the trouble they have taken. PETERITE WAR MEMORIAL. DEAR MR. EDITOR, I should be grateful if you could find me a little space in which I might apologise for not having answered the very many kind letters which have accompanied subscriptions to the above. I am delighted to receive them, and they are real evidence of the support which a school always requires to be successful—the support of the Old Boys. The mass of correspondence which a headmaster has to deal with now-a-days makes a personal answer to each of the War Memorial letters an impossibility and it would likewise have been equally impossible for me to act as Treasurer, were it not for the help of one of the boys, K. H. Rhodes, who forwards the receipts. It is proposed to present Mr. Yeld with his Jubilee present on St. Peter's Day. Yours very truly, S. M. TOYNE, Hon. Treasurer Peterite War Memorial. -

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VALETE. H. L. WALKER. School House. Lower V. Modern. School Monitor. 2nd XI., 1915. Played for 1st XI., 1916. 1st XV., 1916-17-18. Secretary of Football, 1917. 1st IV. 1916-17. Captain of Boats, 1917. Sergeant in O.T.C. Choir. V. GUY. Dayboy. Upper V. Modern. Dayboy Monitor. Delegate of the Areopagite Club. LanceLibrarian. Corporal of Signallers in O.T.C. R. R. RAINFORD. School House. Upper V. Modern. Played for 2nd XI., 1916-17. 1st XV., 1916-17-18. LanceCorporal in O.T.C. Choir. G. A. ALLEN. Dayboy. Upper V. Modern. znd XV., 1917. Played for 2nd XI. 1917. G. B. POWELL. Clifton Grove. Upper V. Modern. 2nd XV. Colour. Played for 1st XV., 1917. W. A. MACFARLANE. Dayboy. Upper V. Modern. Dayboy. IV., 1917. R. G. COOPER. Dayboy. Upper V. Classical. A. J. R. STODDART. Dayboy. Upper V. Classical. G. R. YATES. Dayboy. IVA. H. B. HALL. Dayboy. IVB.

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U.V. Modern.

G. Cooper.

S. Harris.

L.V. Classical.

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L. De Loriol. D. Howe. S. V. Powell. G. B. Stancliffe. IV.

H. N. Hodd. W. W. Powell. M. Hall. A. A. Gethorp. J. W. Ford.

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D. J. W. Sibley. J. C. Green. T. N. Henderson. M. L. Smith. P. Young.

E. L. Triffit. S. E. A. Bairstow. J. Q. Parker. G. A. Lomas. W. W. Gill.

ST. OLAVE'S. The Preparatory School, notwithstanding the fact that nine boys were drafted into St. Peter's this term, is numerically nearly at high-water mark, seven new boys having entered. The work of the term has been very satisfactory. Special mention may be made of the three boys at the top of the School —Bullen, McKay, and Parkinson. The games, have, on the whole, been well attended, taking into account the vagaries of the weather. Several of the small boys give promise of eventually acquitting themselves with credit in the " rugger " field. The health, of the School has been remarkably good. There has been no more serious trouble in the House than slight colds. VALETE. Parker, J. Q. Bairstow, S. E. A. Sibley, D. F. W. To Ford, J. W. St. Triffitt, E. L. Gill, W. W. Young, P. Peter's. Green, J. C. Henderson, T. N. Webb, A. N. F. Webb, D. F. Preston, D. H.

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LIBRARY NOTES.

SALVETE. Mackness, J. R. Nutt, W. A. Sykes, H. W.

LIBRARY' NOTES. The following Books have been added to the Library since our last issue :.. Sir Rickman Godlee A 102 Lord Lister Bryce • • B 205 American Commonwealth .. 206 207-10 Times History of the War, Vols. 10-13.. South C 171 Butterflies of the British Isles Murphy •• 172 t Habit and Intelligence 1731 Adam Smith 174 Wealth of Nations .. Bourrier •• 175 Name this Flower .. Thorpe 176 Essays in Historical Chemistry • • • .• .. Tempest Anderson 177 Volcanic Studies. 2nd series Schuster & Shipley 178 Britain's Heritage of Science Corbin 179 Marvels of Scientific Invention Knox 180 All about Electricity Tucker .. D io' Life in Ancient Athens Church Nicias and the Silician Expedition . 102 Fausset 103 Gaisford Greek Prose Haskins 104 Lucan's Pharsalia Gardner 105 History of Ancient Coinage Stobart DA The Glory that was Greece F 138 Scott's Last Expedition. Vols. I. and II. 139 Bradley 140 Highways and Byways in the Lake District • • G 192 Lyrical Poems of Shelley .. Myers •• 193 Wordsworth : English Men of Letters Fitzgerald •• •• 194 Omar Khayyam •• Watts Dunton •• 195 Aylwin • • .

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Wilkie Collins •• 72 The Moonstone • .. Dehan 73 Between two Thieves Jane Austen 74 Sense and Sensibility 75 Pride and Prejudice 76 Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion •• 77 Emma •• 78 Mansfield Park Charlotte Bronte .. 79 Jane Eyre • Emily Bronte 8o Wuthering Heights.. Dehan 81 The Dop Doctor 1916 82 1917 83 Blackwood's Magazine 84 ) .• Hadow 85 Studies in Modern Music 86 The following Books have been added to the Reading Room : .. Rider Haggard R 424 Finished

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The following Books have been added to the Juniors' Library : Dumas J. 96 The Man of the Iron Mask .. • • Hughes 97 Tom Brown's Schooldays .. (Presented by C. Ashton) P. Westerman 98 The Secret Battleplane •• • Dumas 99 The Three Musketeers • Dumas Ioo The Forty-five Guardsmen .. • Ioi Twenty years after .. Dumas • • 102 The Cruise of the Gyro Car 103 Herbert Strang's Annual .. •• 105 A Jacobite Exile Henty • • •• Lucas 106 The Slowcoach Crockett 107 Red Cap Adventure .. •• 108 52 new stories for boys .. Mills Capt. Shaw 109 The Champion of the School

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in 112 113 114 115 116 118

Condemned as a Nihilist The Young Carthaginian In the Lands of the Malays.. •• The Forest Messengers The White Elephant.. Paddy Finn .. .. The Czar ••

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Presented by H. L. B. Bryning). Henty no Captain Bayley's Heir •• Walter 117 Oscar Danby, V.C. Turley 121 Maitland Major and Minor .. Rider Haggard 122 King Soloman's Mines This term P. R. Morris has been elected Librarian.

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The Library Officials are : Hon. Treasurer, Rev. F. H. Barnby ; Head Librarian, H. F. S. Gedge ; Librarians, K. H. Rhodes, E. W. Gilbert, D. Norwood, H. G. Crawshaw, and P. R. Morris. A general stocktaking of the whole Library has been going on, and it has been found out what books are missing. A number of old books have been rebound, and these have been placed in the Library this term. The Junior Library still increases under Gilbert and Norwood, and it has been augmented by a kind gift of twelve books by Bryning. O.P. NEWS. ADDITIONS TO THE ROLL OF HONOUR. KILLED IN ACTION. J. P. Watson, 2nd Lieut. B. C. Camm, Capt. C. L. Stephenson, 2nd Lieut. WOUNDED. C. D. V. Cluff, 2nd Lieut.

W. A. Rose,

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C.M.G. Lt.-Col. F. Mortimer.

D.S.O. Major E. C. Cadman. Lt.-Col. C. J. Daniel. Col. H. P. Ditmas. Capt. E. St. G. Kirke. Capt. W. H. Haynes.

Brig.-Gen. M. Malcolm. Capt. C. P. Metcalfe. Capt. J. W. Nelson. C. P. C. Powell, R.N.

M.C. Capt. W. Ainsley. 2nd Lieut. W. P. Allen. Major C. L. Armstrong (Bar) Capt. G. J. Armstrong. Lieut. C. B. Alexander. Lieut. B. C. Camm. Major W. P. Draper. Sec.-Lieut. C. Duffith. Capt. W. A. K. Fraser. Capt. J. C. Foster. Capt. G. A. Hyde.

D. H. Kennedy. Lieut. P. C. J. King. Capt. C. Lovell. Major C. E. H. Medhurst. Lieut. W. A. Pritt. Col. 0. C. WilliamsonOswald. Capt. R. Whincup. Lieut. D. Huffam. Capt. S. Watson. Lieut. A. D. Trotter. Sec.-Lieut. P. Allen.

C.B.E. Major E. N. Daniel. M.B.E. Sir F. Swetenham. Lt.-Col. H. G. Whittle. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

Lt.-Col. J. Mortimer. Capt. B. Barton. Capt. R. H. Raine. Major J. W. Daniel. Lt. G. Reynolds. Lt. D. L. de J. Fernandes. Capt. R. H. Rowe. Capt. G. A. Hyde. Capt. G. J. Scott. Lieut. D. Huffam. Lt.-Col. R. G. M. Johnston (2) Capt. J. M. Tweedie. Major R. D. Johnston. Co!. 0. C. Williamson. Capt. R. V. Yeld. Col. R. E. Key. Lieut. A. J. Sargeant. Lieut. P. C. J. King. Capt. C. E. H. Medhurst. Capt. B. Dodsworth. .

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O.P. NEWS. Brig.-Gen. M. Malcolm. Lieut. J. E. Ferguson (2) Capt. J. C. Foster (2) Lt-Col. F. Mitchell.

Major W. B. Draper. Lt.-Col. F. W. Daniel. Capt. W. H. Crosthwaite. Major W. H. Colley.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Col. W. H. Attlay, V.D. I. Z. Malcolm, Hon. Gen. in Russian Army. Brig.-Gen. N. Malcolm, Order of White Eagle and Croix de Camaride of the Legion of Honnour. Col. 0. C. Williamson, Officer of the Order of Crown of Italy. Major W. H. Colley, Chevalier de l'Ordre de Leopold, Belgian Croix de Guerre.

We publish the following extract about the death of G. W. Lane. " Mr. Guy Wilkinson Lane, Madras Police, whose death occurred at Aden on December 17th, was third surviving son of the late Rev. E. A. Lane and of Mrs. Lane, Northcote, Lansdown, Bath. He joined the Madras Police, 189o, and since the outbreak of war he had had heavy work. During the present year he had not been well, but continued his work on the plains as acting Deputy Inspector General. In November he was invalided home. On the voyage he became worse, and he and his wife were landed at Aden, but he died a few days later. Mr. Guy Lane married in June, 1914, Miss Francis Newbald, of 3, Sion Hill Place, Bath. The following is an extract from the Yorkshire Post : Sec.-Lieut. John Peirson Watson, East Yorkshire Regiment, third surviving son of the late Henry Watson, Solicitor, of Middlesbrough, who was reported wounded and missing on 29th July last, is now officially presumed to have been killed on that date. Born in 1878, he was educated at Sir William Turner's School, Coatham, and St. Peter's, York.

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ROLL OF HONOUR. There are the following additions to be made to the List of Old Peterites serving :871 Co., M.T., A.S.C. Chapman, W. C. 5th Batt. K.O.Y.L.I. Frank, Capt. E. H. 47th Canadian Batt. Hill, D RGA Hill, E H RN Hodgson, J Inn of Court O.T.C. Lyth, W. Rose, W. A Canadian Contingent Stephens, M. McD Lt. G. McD. Turner (0 P.) to be Capt. Yorks. Regt., with precedence of 1st June, 1916, and remain seconded. 2nd Lt. W. Ingham (O.P.) to be temp. Lt. and Acting Capt, R.E. 2nd Lt. (temp. Lt.) R. M. Argles (O.P.) to be Lt. A.S.C., with precedence of 1st June, 1916. Lt. A. L. Trundle (O.P.) to be Adjut. R.A. (Terr.) and acting Capt. with pay and allowances of Lt. while so acting. 2nd Lt. M. W. Peters (O.P.) to he seconded for duty with Machine Gun Corps. 2nd Lt. H. D. Argles (O.P.) to be Lt. and remain seconded. Lt. (temp. Capt.) C. P. Denby (O.P.) relinquishes acting rank of Capt. on ceasing to command Brig. Ammunition Col. (25th July. Temp. Lt. (now temp. Capt.) C. P. Denby (O.P.) to be acting Capt. (loth Aug.) and to be acting Major (Aug. 16-27) when he reverts to acting rank of Capt. Lt. G. H. Jennings Bramley (O.P.) to have pay and allowances of rank from 1st July, 1917. 2nd Lt. B. G. Laughton (O.P.) to be Lt. Capt. (temp. Lt.-Col. A. A. Hingston) to revert to temp. rank of Major with precedence of loth Sept., 1914, on ceasing to command Field Ambulance. Cadet N. Hodgson (0.P.) to be temp. 2nd Lt. attached to West Yorks. Regt. Lt. J. A. Willoughby (0.P.) ceases to belong to Mach. Gun Corps on appointment to W.A.R.

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Temp. 2nd Lt. A. D. Trotter (O.P.) to be temp. Lt. Temp. Lt.-Col. C. Moss (O.P.) from Training Reserves to command a Batt. with seniority of 14th Dec., 1914. Major B. P. Ellwood (O.P.) to be Lt.-Col. Temp. Capt. C. L. Armstrong (O.P.) has been awarded a bar to Military Cross, NOV. 12th, 1917. Rev. C. N. Hatfield (O.P.) has accepted the living of Suttoncum-Lound. Temp. Capt. R. Trotter (O.P.) to be temp. Capt. attached York & Lancs. Regt., retaining present seniority. Lt. (temp. Capt.) C. W. Richards (0.P.) to be Capt. Temp. Capt. A. D. Foster (O.P.) relinquishes commission on account of ill-health contracted on active service and is granted Hon. rank of Capt. Capt. (temp.) P. B. Jones (O.P.) from reserve Batt. to be temp. Capt. attached Durh. Lt. Inf. with seniority of 5th June,1915. Lt. (temp. Capt.) C. E. H. Medhurst (O.P.) to be Squadron Comr. R.F.C. and to be temp. Major while so employed. Capt. H. C. Scott (O.P.) to be Major with preced. of 1st June, 1916, and remain seconded. Rev. E. A. Douglas (O.P.) to be temp. Chapl. Durh. Vol. Regt. 2nd Lt. M. W. Peters (O.P.) to be Lt. and remain seconded. Temp. Capt. J. T. Dufton (O.P.) from Training Reserve to be temp. Capt. attached W. Yorks. Regt. with seniority of 25th Sept., 1914. Temp. Capt. W. Witten (O.P.) to be temp. - Capt. attached Liverpool Regt. with seniority of 29th June, 1916. Lt. E. H. 0. Keates (0.P.) to be acting Capt. while commanding Trench Mortar Battery. E. F. R. Sample (O.P.) has joined Cadet Unit R.E. from R.G.A. for appointment as 2nd Lt. Mentd. in Gen. Haig's despatches 7th Nov., 1917—Lt. A. F. Sargeant (0.P.) ; Lt. (acting Capt.) B. Dodsworth (O.P.), Major R. H. Rowe (0.P.), temp. Capt. (acting Major) W. B. M. Draper (0.P.). Major (temp. Lt.-Col. F. W. Daniell (0.P.). Temp. 2nd Lt. S. Crowther from 3rd Cl. to be znd Cl. Equipment Officer R.F.C. (Qm. O.P.).

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Temp. Lt.-Col. C. Moss (O.P.) relinquishes temp. rank on ceasing to command a Batt. and is granted Hon. rank of Lt.-Col. Lt. G. G. Rickell (O.P.) to be Capt. E. Surrey Reg. (terr.) with preced. of 1st Jan., 1916, and remain seconded. Temp. Lt. W. N. Scawin (O.P.) relinquishes temp. rank of Lt. on rejoining Terr. Force. 2nd Lt. S. W. Phillips (O.P.) transferred from Reserve Garr. Batt. to Service Batt. R.W. Fusiliers. 2nd Lt. M. W. Peters (O.P.) to be Lt. Lt. G. H. Jennings-Bramley (O.P.) to take rank and precedence in his corps and the army as from date of his appointment as Lieut. Temp. 2nd Lt. W. P. Allen (O.P.) has been awarded the Military Cross. Capt. (acting Major) W. A. K. Fraser (O.P.) to be Brevet Major. znd Lt. R. G. Paver-Crow (O.P.) to be temp. Lt. Temp. Lt. Digby Huffam (O.P.) has been awarded the Military Cross. Temp. Capt. Stanley Watson, Cheshire Regt. has been awarded the Military Cross. Temp. Capt. J. T. Dufton (O.P.) resigns his commission. Major E. N. Daniel (O.P.) to be C.B.E. Lt.-Col. H. J. Whittle (O.P.) to be M.B.E. 2nd Lt. G. W. Hargraves (O.P.) to be Lt. and remain seconded. Temp. 2nd Lt. 0. T. Durrant (0.P.) to be acting Capt. 1st Sept., 1916, and temp. Lt. 1st July, 1917. Lt. B. H. Pickering (0.P.) to be acting Capt. with pay and allowances of Lieut. while employed as Adjutant W. Yorks. Regt. 2nd Lt. K. Norwood (0.P.) to be Lt. and remain seconded. Local Capt. W. H. Crosthwaite (0.P.) mentioned in Gen. Allenby's despatches 16th Jan., 1918. Lt. A. F. Sargeant (0.P.) to be acting Capt. while employed as a Chemical Adviser. Lt. A. D. Trotter (0.P.) has been awarded the Military Cross. Rev. A. E. Farrow (0.P.) has accepted the living of St. Cuthbert's, Sheffield.

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Temp. Capt. L. W. Huff am (O.P.) relinquishes his commission on account of ill-health and is granted the hon. rank of Capt. Lt. A. Crundall (0.P.) to be Capt. and remains seconded. 2nd Lt. W. N. Scawin is restored to establishment York & Lancs. Regt. Temp. 2nd Lt. W. A. Pritt (0. P.) has been awarded the Military Cross. The Official record is as follows :" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in attacking a hostile aerodrome with exceptional dash and determination. Having reached his objective and dropped bombs from a very low altitude, he then attacked and destroyed two hostile machines almost as soon as they had left the ground. A machine gun then opened upon him from the aerodrome, which he immediately attacked. Both on his outward and homeward journey he was under very heavy machine gun and anti-aircraft fire. On another occasion he attacked a motor-car, and shot one of the occupants from about 5o feet, afterwards attacking infantry on the march and inflicting severe casualties upon them. He has at all times shown constant gallantry and fine offensive spirit. Lieut. A. J. Peters to be Captain. Lieut. G. C. Nelson (O.P.) to be Captain. 1917. BIRTHS. 3rd Oct., the wife of Capt. Gordon Rickel' (O.P.) a son. 30th Oct., the wife of E. F. R. Sample (O..), a daughter. 22nd Dec., the wife of Major-Gen. N. Malcolm (0.P.) a son. 1918. 7th Jan., the wife of Major H. C. Scott (O.P.) a daughter. 1917. DEATHS. Killed in action, Dec., 1917, 2nd Lt. C. L. Stephenson, Northum. Fus. 17th Dec., 1917, at Aden, G. W. Lane (O.P.). Ent. Jan., 1883. 27th Dec., Phoebe, widow of Richard Bulmer. 1918. 3rd Jan., the widow of Rev. Samuel Gray (O.P.) aged 84. 5th Jan., Killed in action, Capt. B. C. Camm (O.P.). Ent., Sept., 1905.

CONTEMPORARIES.

MARRIAGES.

24th Dec., 1917, Lt. J. H. B. Sullivan (0.P.) to Dorothea, younger daughter of Walter Baird Gair, of Kestrel Grove, Bushey Heath, Herts. 1918. 1st Jan., Lt. J. N. Bleiikin (O.P.) to Ivy Phyllis, youngest daughter of late Geo. Little, of The Croft. Heslington.

CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions : Leodiensian, Framlinghamian, Sedberghian,

Pocklingtonian, Haileyburian.