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SCHOOL LETTER. E have pleasure in recording in our School Letter a prosperous season in Hockey and Boating ; moreover, the weather has been unusually propitious for the time of the year. It has been so much preferable to have been able to watch the Boat ,races without any snow. We have even avoided the customary plagues of the Spring, by the .aid of an inoculation against the flu, which provided a source of interest, if not wholly pleasurable, in the middle of the term. .
The changes in the Staff include the return as a Master to the School which he so adorned as a boy, even within our own memory, of Mr. K. G. Chilman, who has temporarily taken Mr. Gray's place at St. Olave's. At St. Peter's itself we extend our heartiest welcome to Col. King, who has already firmly established himself in the. affections of everybody. .
But it is impossible to avoid a note of gloom. The whole School, and above all. the Grove House, has suffered an irreparable loss in the death of Mrs. Tendall, who has left behind so many pleasant memories in the hearts of all who came into contact with her. We would like here, once and for all, to offer Mr. Tendall our deepest sympathy on behalf of the whole School.
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OXFORD LETTER. RETIREMENT OF MISS WILSON.
Olavites past and present and their parents will hear with profound regret that Miss Wilson has decided to retire at the end of this term. For 21 years she has devoted the whole of her life to the welfare of the Juniors. St. Peter's owed a great deal to her, when St. Olave's became the St. Peter's Junior School in 1901. Numerous Peterites have continually expressed how much they are indebted to Miss Wilson. Tidiness, punctuality and accuracy in all things were her watchwords. We wish her a very happy life in her new home at Bexhill-on-Sea. It is thought that Olavites and their friends would like to offer her some tribute of their appreciation. It is proposed to present her with an illuminated address and a purse. Subscriptions should be sent to K. G. Chilman, St. Peter's School. York. OXFORD LETTER. OXFORD, 12/3/20. DEAR EDITORS, Since last term our numbers have been increased by the addition of A. G. Wilson to Brasenose, and W. A. Pritt to Worcester. I need hardly say that we shall be delighted to welcome still more Peterites here. As regards those already in residence, T. M. Darling at the " House " tells me that he is much perplexed at the thought of " Schools " next term. He complains bitterly of the inappropriateness of holding these functions at a time when one is evidently meant to be enjoying the amenities of the river in a punt. He is still a keen golf enthusiast, but laments that his efforts in that direction continue to meet with little success. A. G. Wilson is very much at B.N.C. He is studying medicine and in his spare time plays both " Rugger " and " Soccer " for his College with no small success, in spite of the fact that he is domiciled in " digs " many miles away. Harland at Exeter has been crocked all the term, but during the last fortnight he has been trying to learn the art of pulling a " tub " up the river with the minimum of effort. P. G. Russell, who resides at the top of countless stairs in Worcester tells me that he doesn't really know what he has done this term ! He says that he has played a little golf and Hockey, but his sole diversion has been " following the exploits of a hero in a cinematograph serial at local flicker-shows." He was conspicuous on the tow-path during " Togger week," exhorting his college crew to even greater efforts.
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W. A. Pritt came up to Worcester this term and appears to be " taking " Forestry. A young tree covered with fungus seems to be flourishing, along with other arboreal specimens, in his room. He has taken up boating and is being trained as a cox, and, I hear, shows much promise. Gilbert came through " Divvers " with flying colours last term and is now working hard at Hertford, in anticipation of " History Previous," which he is taking next June. Being compelled by his doctor to give up " Rugger " he has this term distinguished himself as a Hockey goal-keeper of no mean merit. His friends breathlessly await his maiden speech at the Union where he is a prominent figure, and he also attends anti-Bolshevist meetings—notably one at Ruskin Hall whence he emerged in a strangely dishevelled condition. It would appear that his ideal are hardly pleasing to the Bolshevist fraternity. Norwood, also at Hertford, is noted for a marked disinclination to leave his downy couch o' mornings, with the result that he is usually seen at Buol's wolfing a somewhat tardy " brekker." His chief pursuits are Hockey and playing duets at the Musical Union. It seems that he is a shining light as a machine-gunner in the O.T.C., as his College won the inter-collegiate competition. Strange sounds issuing from his room at odd times during the day merely indicate that he is practising the latest dance steps. Wishing St. Peter's every success in both Hockey and Boating this term and in everything else pertaining to the School, I remain, Yours sincerely, ICARUS. CAMBRIDGE LETTER. To the Editors of the Peterite. SIRS,
Among the very large number of undergraduates here now there is a decidedly energetic nucleus of Peterites. The story of all the functions they perform in the various paths of life to which they are called would make very interesting reading, but it has been found possible to present only very carefully selected facts. Elliot-Smith has performed his irksome duties as Secretary of Hockey for Clare with an energy and tact to which the success of the season testifies. He played back for the 'Varsity Rugger side on one occasion at Queen's Club and did himself credit. Of late he has been developing his aesthetic sense and may have been seen painting with iodine the arms of unfortunate men preparatory to an inoculating puncture. '
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T. J.W. has been playing goal for Clare Hockey side. He was permitted to play only when it was discovered that the Amal. Club paid for all broken glass and that " killing " was " no murder." Wright is one of the world's workers and gets through a great deal more [M] [L].? [T12 than he gets the credit for. Roberts has shewn great keenness on the Rugger field this term. He tried his hand at Hockey, but when chosen to play for the 'Varsity Rugger side he put aside knockers and showed great energy in aiding and abetting the arrangements of all kinds of Rugger fixtures between exclusive and high class clubs. But on what qualifications he played for the Colonials we are at a loss to say. P. English has been very busily engaged in converting college foodstuffs into reserve material and has put up a record on the weighing machine. Whether or not he was responsible for Roberts being immersed in the Cam has not vet come to light. letcalfe has spent every afternoon on the river coxing First Trinity 4. He behaved perfectly well until the bump supper, after which it was unkindly suggested that he was suffering from the same complaint as poor old Homer. But of course this was not so. Two Noes. It would be interesting to know what he had to do with a certain " 30 yards of wall at Merton Cottage." Nevertheless, when not attending weddings h e is working hard. Tendall, we understand, has bought a ticket in the Golden Ballot and has forecasted three results correctly in the Sunday Pic. " must be won " football competition, using the alphabetical method. And Birks : Who does not remember Crissie ? He is working at Theo. quite hard we believe. When many generations of Peterites have come and gone, long after the memory of some of the most distinguished O.P.s has faded into the dim forgotten, the name of Birks will ever be remembered by the little Peterite every night (we hope) just before he gets into bed. Tomlinson is working as hard as he can. Unfortunately he does riot reside exactly in Cambridge, but may be seen at all hours in unstable equilibrium either on his auto-cycle or in the " Lion." A Voice : " I saw him in childhood A bright gentle thing." Dawson (of Johns) : " But now, 'tis little joy To know I'm further off from Heaven," Than when I was a boy. O'tempora 0 Mores." Au revoir. CAMBRIDGE, Lent term, 192o. '
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THEATRICALS. The Christmas Theatricals took place on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of December, and were a great success. The appearance and accommodation of the Big Hall were much improved as a result of the alterations, including a permanent gallery, which constitute a part of the War Memorial. The play was Lord Lytton's " Richelieu," in which Mr. Toyne especially distinguished himself. The incidental music was played by F. J. Mann, J. C. Burgin, and C. L. Ashton. The conspiracy, which provided Lord Lytton with his plot, was one of many to dislodge the great Cardinal Richelieu from his powerful position as first and we might say only Minister to Louis XIII. In eighteen years of power (1624— 1642) Richelieu managed in making France great to offend all the noble families. The earlier plots were crushed by force, the latter by diplomacy. In this plot (1638) the conspirators Baradas Beringhen and Mauprat seeing the futility of attempting to turn the King against the Minister determined to murder Richelieu, enlist the help of Duc de Bouillon, and place Gaston, Duke of Orleans and brother of Louis XIII. on the throne. - Many of Richelieu's followers were suborned to do the deed, but Mauprat repented on finding that Richelieu had saved his newly wedded wife, Julie, from the King. De Mauprat had three years previously been concerned
in a plot known as the " L'affaire Faviaux." Richelieu, instead of executing him, granted him three years in which to prove himself Worthy of pardon. Duc de Bouillon was at the head of a French army fighting in Italy against Spain, and " the secret packet " which Baradas and Gaston tried to send to him, contained instructions for a march on Paris. Bouillon does not appear in the play, but for his complicity in the plot he was forced by Richelieu to yield up to France the afterwards famous Sedan: DRAMATIS PERSON/E. Louis XIII. Rev. F. H. BARNBY .. .. .. .. Gaston, Duke of Orleans (brother to Louis) .. B. A. C. GRAY Baradas .. .. P. R. MORRIS Beringhen .. .. J. B. GEDGE .. Cardinal Richelieu . . Mr. S. M. TOYNE Chevalier de Mauprat Mr. P. B. KING .. K. H. RHODES Joseph (Richelieu's confidant) Huguet .. F. S. WOOD Francois H. G. CRAWSHAW 1st Guard .. C. W. PRIOR 2nd .Guard .. J. E. MORTON .. .• .. Miss LAWSON Julie de Mortemar (ward of Richelieu) . . Marion de Lorme (of Gaston's household and in Miss DODSWORTH Richelieu's pay) .. .. ..
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Stage Manager—Mr. G. F. TENDALL. Scene Painters—F. S. WOOD, J. E. MORTON, G. H. MACK.
Mr. C. H. PEACHMENT. Act. I—Scenes I. and II.—Room in Cardinal's House. Act II.—Scene I.—Same as Act I. Scene II.—Gardens at the Louvre. Act. III.—Scene I.—Palace. Temp. 1639 A.D.
ST. PETER'S FOOTBALL CLUB. 1ST XV. FIXTURES. Points for, 205.
Date. Oct. 17 If
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21 Scratch Team Home won 53rd Gordon Highlanders .. Home won 20 Home lost 15 Yorks. Wanderers 31 Home won Leeds Gra. School Pocklington School Away won 35 Away scratched Giggleswick School Royal Gra. Sch. Newcastle Away won 29 Away won Ripon Gram. School 9 o Home lost Ampleforth College Jun. Com . Sch., Strensall . Home lost 6 Home won Australian Services 8 Home draw Old Peterites 3 Hull & E. Riding A Team . Home won 28
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2ND XV. FIXTURES. Points for, 200.
Points against, 28.
Nov. 6 Leeds Grammar Sch. ,, 13 Giggleswick School „ 29 Ampleforth College Dec. 6 Richmond Sch. 1st Team 16 G. F. Tendall, Esq.'s XV.
Captain : P. R. Morris.
Away won 23 Home scratched o Away lost Away won 161 Home won 16
Hon Sec. : K. H. Rhodes.
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JUNIOR HOUSE FOOTBALL. The Order of Houses is :School House A Grove Rise Dayboys School House B Manor. The House A team is universally recognised as far and away the best team. They possessed good backs and several good forwards to stiffen their scrum. Had their combination been better, their superiority would have been still more marked. The Grove and the Rise were matched to a nicety. An extra ten minutes' play failed to differentiate between them. The tackling of both these teams deserves commendation. The Grove had strong forwards and weak backs, while the Rise was just the opposite. This match was by far the most interesting of all the House matches. The Day-boys and School House B had very similar teams. Both had outstanding players and a majority of small people and they were outweighted by every team they met. The Manor had a still lighter side, and unfortunately had no player of outstanding merit to hold it together. They are to be congratulated on presenting a team at all and still more so on the way they played. HOCKEY. After a rather unsatisfactory season in 1919 owing to wet, snow and scratched matches, we had a more encouraging season in 192o.- - The matches were of a higher order and the ground was treated as grounds should be with the result that no better hockey ground could be wanted. The weakness of the team lies in the fact that one absentee leaves a real gap and an adequate substitute is hard to find. When playing at the top of its form the XI. was more than up to standard, but the weakness in the circle was often a great hindrance to success, but high scoring matches were the rule. An innovation was a County Match v. Peterites Past and Present. M. E. REED (Captain) A plucky and aggressive forward, inclined to tumble over the ball. J. B. GEDGE As Secretary he arranged a varied and interesting list of matches, as forward he is slow off the mark and dribbles in the circle instead of shooting, but he knows the game well and helps to keep the line together. :
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B. A. GRAY : A forward, who uses his pace and can shoot quickly. C. PRIOR : A clever half-back, who lacks strength for a heavy ground. At the beginning of the season, he was inclined to dribble too much, but in the latter half, he was in great form. R. WILKINSON : A sound tackler, but rather slow in getting the ball away. T. BODDY : Improved wonderfully and was most useful at either half-back or back. J. T.3iSKER : Very promising outside left, he must use his pace more, when he has got through. A. L. B. PATTINSON : An improved forward--can sometimes shoot a surprising goal. T. LEVERSEDGE : A young, but knowing player. E. G. MACK and KEYWORTH : Both played for the side, but lack pace at present, though hit the ball well. FIXTURES FOR 1920.
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1st West Yorks. Regt. Leeds Univ. " A " team Malton Town H.C. Major Lake's XI. Centenary H.0 Ripon Gram. School York H. C. Rowntree's H.C. Leeds Univ. " A " team Yorkshire Old Peterites Hull H.0 York H.0
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Home win 7-0 Home win 9-3 Away cancelled Home win 8-5 Home cancelled Home cancelled Away loss 6-9 Home win 8-4 Away loss o-8 Home Home Away Home
REPORTS OF MATCHES. We include the following accounts by kind permission of the
Yorkshire Herald. ST.
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Played on Wednesday, February 4th. This resulted in a win for the School by 7 goals to nil. In the first half the game was perhaps more even than the score of 3—o would indicate, but in the second half the School pressed most of the time, and the West
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Yorks. goal-keeper saved numerous shots. For the soldiers the centre-half played a great game. The goals were scored by Mr. Toyne (3), Gedge, Reed, Gray and Mr. Chilman one each. The School victory was due to superior combination. ST. PETER'S V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY. Played on Wednesday, February 11th. This resulted in a win for the School by 9 goals to 3. The School had much the best of it in the first half, due to superior speed and combination, but in the second half the game was much more evenly contested. The goals were scored for the School by Reed and .Gedge (3 each), Mr. Toyne (2), and Mr. Chilman (I). ST. PETER'S V. MAJOR LAKE'S XI. Played on Wednesday, February 18th. This resulted in a win for the School by 8 goals to 5. Throughout the game the School forwards played as one man, passing and repassing among themselves with extraordinary regularity and precision, being well backed up by Messrs. Toyne and Chilman. The fact that each of the five School forwards scored at least one goal shows how well they combined. For the opponents Major Lake and A. Wood, both of whom play for the City, were the best, the latter playing a magnificent game at centre forward, and shooting four out of the five goals scored by his side. The goals were shot for the School by Reed and Gedge (two each), and by Mr. Chilman, Gray, Pattinson, and Tasker (one each). ST. PETER'S V. YORK. Played on Wednesday, March 3rd. This resulted in a win for the City by 9 goals to 6. The game was well contested throughout and the pace was very fast. During the first half the game was very even, the score at half-time being 4 all, but during the second half the City managed to score more often than the School owing to the excellent play of Major Lake and G. Wood, who were well backed up by Bellerby and Delittle. The scorers for the City were Major Lake and G. Wood (4 each) and Stirling. For the School Messrs. Chilman and Toyne were the best, scoring 3 and 2 goals respectively, while Gray played well at centre-forward, scoring one goal.
ROWING. Rowing is once more beginning to take its proper place in the School games. This term no fewer than eleven crews have appeared on the river. The standard of oarsmanship reached during this unusually short term is most gratifying high, and
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in the opinion of competent judges we have three crews, each of which is markedly superior to last year's School Boat. This is largely due to the keenness of all boaters, and to the fact that no boat has gone out unattended by a coach. At the beginning we had only four people who could possibly be put into a boat to represent the School : at the end we produced two very satisfactory crews, both of which are fit to row in light ships. A most encouraging feature is the formation of a Second Division. The style of the crews in it is not particularly good, but the keenness is admirable : the value of the reserve thus created is inestimable. We venture to prophesy that the races in this division will be extremely entertaining.
HOUSE RACES. The order of the river is :Rise (I) House (1) Rise (2) Grove (1) Dayboys (I) House (2) In the heats, which were rowed off on Wednesday, March 3rd, House (1) were drawn against the Grove (r). This race was not interesting, as the House, rowing a slow stroke, won easily by three lengths. Rise (2) against House (2) was little more exciting for the Rise won by four lengths ; here again the slower stroke won. The next heat was Rise i against the Dayboys. The Rise immediately established a lead and rowed in three and a half lengths. In the semi-finals the Rise (I) drew a bye and House (1) met Rise (2). This race was thrilling to a degree and the judgment given was three feet in favour of the House. On the same day the Grove rowed the Dayboys for a place. This too, was an excellent race. Both crews had a very fast rate of striking, but the Grove eventually pulled in half a length ahead. The weather was decidedly unpropitious on March 6th, the day fixed for the final. There was a wind upstream and the river was exceedingly choppy. Both the Rise and the House shipped a large amount of water in turning. The Rise, rowing a long and slow stroke, gradually forged ahead and won by two lengths. On the same day the Dayboys rowed House (2) for bottom place. This race proved an immense surprise for the Dayboys rowed in winners by one and a quarter lengths.
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The crews were as follows :-
House I.
Rise I. Bow W. E. Barton. K. H. Rhodes. 2 P. R. Morris. 3 H. G. Crawshaw. Str. Cox G. F. Watson.
Bow T. W. Donking. 2 W. H. Dixon. 3 K. N. Foster. Str. L. Elliot-Smith. Cox G. C. West.
Rise 2 Bow W. H. Jefferson. 2 J. N. Avery. W. L. Standley. 3 S. V. Powell. Str. Cox D. Sibley.
Grove 1. Bow E. A. Newhouse. 2 J. B. Davis. 3 B. M. Smith. Str. W. H. Masterman. Cox T. G. Robinson.
Dayboys. Bow W. H. Cassells. T. S. Hearn. 2 J. Saville. 3 Str. S. Anderson. Cox J. Richardson.
House (2). Bow H. N. Hodd. 2 0. B. Jepson. G. H. Mack. 3 Str. J. L. Clayton. Cox — Troop.
ROWING CHARACTERS. FIRST FOUR. CRAWSHAW, H. G. Stroke. Style excellent. Possesses a very easy action with plenty of length. He combines good blade work with a clean finish. He is inclined to bury his oar at the beginning of the stroke, and in consequence does not always get a good beginning. As stroke he does not hurry his crew and can increase the pace of the stroke without losing his length. MORRIS, P. R. 3. Has rowed very well all through the season and improved tremendously during the last few weeks. His shortness of body makes it difficult for him to gain length. He gets a very good beginning and works hard : it is a pity he will not be here next year. ELLIOT-SMITH, G. L. 2. Has improved tremendously in style since the beginning of the term. Apt to be heavy with his hands at the beginning of the stroke which makes him snatch at the water. His blade work is very good and he used his legs well. He must learn to economise his slide. He will be very good indeed next year.
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STANDLEY, W. L. Bow. A very strong oar who has earned his place in the crew by his hard work : considering that he only started rowing at the beginning of the term he has done very well indeed. Owing to inexperience he is inclined to forget his style when rowing. He is at present slow with his hands and drops his left shoulder. 2ND FOUR. BARTON, W. E. Bow. A neat and very promising oar. He does not always reach out far enough, and his beginning is not yet sufficiently hard. These faults will disappear with further experience. He is distinctly stylish. RHODES, K. H. 2. Long and strong. Occasionally finds boats too small for him. He has improved immensely and now pulls his weight. Might be a little neater with his hands. FOSTER, K. N. G. 3. Improving fast. Does not get his shoulder over and has unfortunately developed the round back.' His slide is not yet under control. Both of these faults are curable. Increasing strength will help. POWELL, S. V. (Stroke). Has the making of a good stroke. He maintains a long reach throughout a race and keeps his head. Learns quickly. Lacks devil at present, but experience will give him this essential quality of a stroke. H.W.L. '
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Q.T.C. The main feature of the 0.T.C., this term, was the section competition. Marks were given for handling of arms, close order drill, open order work, and turn out. Number 7 section, as was generally expected won the competition with a very creditable display, but it was not nearly such a runaway affair as was anticipated. The marks of the first four sections were very close. The close order and open order drill were very creditable, but the handling of arms was rather weak and in many cases the turn out left much to be desired. It might be pointed out here that it is impossible to clean buttons thoroughly without a brush and that leather equipment needs to be continually polished. We have been disappointed in not getting our field-day at Beverley this term owing to one of the other schools being unable to take part in it. It is, however, only postponed ; and let us
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hope that we shall have better weather for it next term, than we have had recently. There is a lot of good material in the Corps now and the keenness of some of the recently made N.C.O.'s is very satisfactory, .so that we may hope to have a really good and efficient contingent for camp next term.
THE LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :— 281 Rudiments of Criticism—Lambourn. 282 The Arrow of Gold—Joseph Conrad. 283 The Years Between—Rudyard H 94 The Listeners Guide to Music—Scholes. 95 English Course for Schools—S. P. B. Mais. 96 Essays on Secondary Education—Cookson. 97 Dressing-Gowns and Glue—Sieveking & Nash. G 284 The Dean—Lady Charuwood. 290 A Shropshire Lad—A E. Housman. 291 Memoir of Rupert Brooke—E. Marsh. 292 Literary Recreations—Sir Edward Cook. H 98 Graham of Claverhouse—Maclaren. 99 The Refugees—Conan Doyle. . zoo " Punch " History of the Great War. B 220 Bonapartism—H. A. L. Fisher. G 294 Reynard the Fox—Masefield. 295 Georgian Poetry : 1918-1919. G
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READING ROOM FICTION. R 467 Youth, Youth !—Desmond Coke. 468 The Peculiar Major—Keble Howard. 469 The Problem Club—Barry Pain. 471 An Awfully Big Adventure—Bartimeus. 473 The Honourable Mr. Tawnish—Farnol. 474 The Daft Days—Neil Munro. 475 Fancy Form—Neil Munro. 476 A Thin Ghost—M. R. James. Some Memoirs of William Peveril Turnbull, one of His Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. Compiled by his son, H. W. Turnbull. Introduction by the Bishop of Durham. William Peveril Turnbull was the son of a North Yorkshire Land-agent, and was educated at St. Peter's School, York, whence he proceeded to Trinity College, Cambridge. After a distinguished University career, in which he became Second Wrangler, he became a Fellow of Trinity in 1865. Among his
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friends at Trinity was the present Bishop of Durham, Dr. Moule ; and he also became the lifelong friend of Bishop Westcott and Lightfoot, who was also his tutor. In 1871 he accepted the post of Inspector of Schools in the Wolverhampton district, and in 1894 was promoted to the chief inspectorship of the NorthEastern Division, with his headquarters at Sheffield. He retired in 1906, and died in 1917. His main characteristic was a strength of character and simplicity which stamped him as a man to be always relied on. His interest in his work was keen, and he was also interested in a variety of subjects apart from it, such as mathematics, music, theology, and country pursuits, and perhaps most of anything in chess. We have pleasure in announcing that this interesting volume is to be added to the School Library.
CORRESPONDENCE. II, HEWORTH GREEN, YORK, 9th March, 1920. DEAR SIR, I feel that the letter from J. S. Denby in your last issue requires some answer from me. First, it is a custom, more honoured perhaps in the breach than the observance, to wear a length of Straw Hat Old Peterite Club Ribbon as a tie at the dinner. Secondly, the notice for the dinner is usually rather short and I have sent a notice for the next issue ; that it is hoped to hold the dinner on 29th June. With regard to a School Song I heartily agree that there should be one, but that is outside my jurisdiction. May I remind Old Peterites that the Club colours in the form of Blazers, caps, scarves, and ties can be obtained at Andersons, Coney Street, York, and the Clothing Hall, High Ousegate, York, by members of the Old Peterite Club ; but that Old Boys who are not members are not entitled to wear them. Yours very truly, H. C. SCOTT,
Hon. Sec. O.P. Club. The Editors of the Peterite.
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To the Editor of the Peterite. SIR, Will you allow me on behalf of the Rowing Club to offer our most grateful thanks to the O.P. Club for their generous gift of :(,5o which is to be devoted to the enlargement of the slipway. This will be a great boon to the Club as it will preserve the boats from damage which under the present conditions cannot always be avoided. I should also like to thank Mr. Woodcock for his kindness in acting as Honorary Treasurer. Yours, etc., H. G. CRAWSHAW,
Captain of Boats. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL,
March gth. DEAR SIR, May I raise a plea for the encouragement of the excellent game of Fives. The School has a good Fives Court, but seeing that it is at present used as a dumping-ground for military paraphernalia, all thoughts of play arc impossible. Surely this could be removed elsewhere and the game revived ; I believe I am right in saying that only a few years ago it used to be a School game, and it seems a pity that it is now totally neglected. I am, Yours hopefully, 5 5 5 5 5.
AUBADE. Have you heard him, Pan, the Wood-God, By the rocky Fountain-Head ? Have you seen him soundly sleeping On his lonely mountain-bed ? Have you heard him piping softly On the reed that was a maid, 'Neath the oak-tree and the fir-tree In Arcadia's leafy shade ? When the night-mist wreathes the mountains And the daylight dies away, Softly sigh nocturnal breezes, And to westward flies the day !
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Daybreak with her rosy fingers Heralds in Apollo's car, Mirrors red the shining armour Of the sleeping God of War. Phoebus' chariot rides the heavens Traversing aetherial blue, Quivering air and flaming valleys, Vaporous ascends the dew. You will see him, Pan, the Wood God In Arcadia's leafy shade, You will hear him piping softly On the reed that was a maid. brepti.31;iv.
[A] PANTOUM. Softly falls the evening, Sweetly toll the bells, All the stars are peeping From their heavenly cells. Sweetly toll the bells In the silent night, From their heavenly cells The sweet stars shine bright. In the silent night, With loving virtue laden, The sweet stars shine bright On many a waiting maiden. With loving virtue laden, Shine the watching stars On many a waiting maiden With lovers at the wars. Shine the watching stars For many an anxious maid With lovers at the wars Until the bright stars fade. For many an anxious maid, Dark despair amid, Until the bright stars fade Her destiny is hid. Dark despair amid Softly falls the evening. Her destiny is hid ! All the stars are peeping. HIPPONAX.
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GIOCONDO. Is life so sad that sorrow reigns supreme ? Is love but empty and is joy a dream ? Is youth mere folly and old age a husk, Of what has been ? Is labour fruitless, and the world but vain ? Do we sow tares and corn, to reap again The harvest of a long blind rest below When all is done ? The gods forbid ! Life is a dance of joy A long wild dance of light without annoy, A life of flowers, laughter, love, and hope A long, gay, dream. And at the end—who cares for what may be ? This life is happy and we yet shall see What cometh afterwards—it matters not For life is good ! LUCRETIUS. A WEEK IN EGYPT. The other day a few of us were discussing in Mess the monotony of life during the war and the change of conditions now. We ended up by recalling the week that had just passed and exchanging our experiences. In the end it seemed as if my week was the fullest and most varied, a matter easily explained as my wanderings have only just come to an end. I thought that perhaps an account of it might help the Editors if they found any difficulty in filling the March number, so I have jotted it down. I managed, rather tactfully, to time my arrival at Divisional Headquarters for a Sunday, knowing of course that this was a holiday. It was well I did so, as my room required a lot of work before it could be considered at all comfortable. Doing this and making a few judicious enquiries filled all my time and at first the outlook did-not seem too promising. There was only the G.S.O.2 left to carry on, and this meant long hours for both of us the hours actually were 8-30 to 1-0 in the morning, and 5-30 to 7-30 in the evening, and in addition about every fifth day my turn came as officer on duty. It was not hopeless, however, as a ten minutes' walk and twenty minutes on the Heliopolis electric railway brought one into the heart of the city.
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Early next morning I took over my two horses, they were not beauties by any means, but still had four legs and could be persuaded to go fairly well, so there was no grouse'. As soon as the groom saw me he started to ask for his pay. I decided, therefore, to make up my mind to spend the day paying out money, having started so early in the morning, and accordingly set off for Cairo directly after lunch. My first visit was to the Turf Club. This is rather a famous place, very exclusive in pre-war days and well worth joining, as in the evening everyone in Cairo is found there. In any case the easy chairs and seductive drinks would have tempted me. Joining as a Military Member was the simplest thing in the world. Name and address were registered and a hundred piastres handed to the hall porter ; as soon as the Secretary's receipt was obtained I had the full rights of membership. After glancing through the latest papers I decided to gb out to the Gezira Sporting Club and join. The Club is situated on an island in the Nile, about fifteen minutes' drive from the centre of the town. It is extremely well planned and laid out. Every kind of sport is catered for, polo, racing, golf, tennis, squash, fives, cricket, and even croquet. The Secretary is a demobilised officer so again no difficulties were encountered and I went back to the office ready for the '
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The next day I decided to make a start on tennis, so having collected a four we packed ourselves, kit included, into a taxi (as it is as much as one's life is worth to be seen in a Government car) and drove direct to Gezira. We had reserved a court so could not be turned off, and we took full advantage of it, playing six sets. The sun is still pretty strong, but it does one good to get up a good sweat and then dash off to the hot showers. On Wednesday I felt stiff so, as it was a polo afternoon, I rode out to Heliopolis, about three miles away and watched a few chukkers. Heliopolis was built by a big company who were going to boom the whole place. Unfortunately for them after they had put up a huge hotel the idea of a Casino had to be dropped as it was not sanctioned, and except as a residential quarter the place has been rather a failure. There is a Club similar to Gezira, but not as good, as it is laid out on the sand. However, it is handy for the barracks, and well patronised by the Military. Next day I tried a game of squash with the professional at Gezira, and was soundly drubbed for my pains. Tennis had quite spoilt my shots, but I mean to take him on again after some more practice, as there is a court in the barracks at Abbassia, where I am stationed.
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I thought that Friday would prove most uninteresting as it was my turn to be on duty. However, I really had a good day. Our D.A.A.G. had bought a motor cycle and sidecar, and being wholly inexperienced asked me to teach him how to drive. We started gently up and down on the road in front of our quarters and so long as I was driving and he was sitting in the sidecar all went well. Like most people he thought it seemed the simplest thing in the world to handle the outfit, and soon asked to try it himself. We changed seats therefore, and I spent the next half-hour leaning over and snatching the handlebars when the lamp standards seemed in special danger of being uprooted. Eventually I found someone to answer for me for a short time and we went a little run round Cairo. On return nothing would satisfy him but a run by himself. As it was his funeral I could not object, and contented myself with warning him. He ran with it for about a quarter of a mile without result, until I went after him and found that he had never dropped the exhaust lever, expecting it to start first. I started him off and followed him down the road. All went well until he met a car : then he tried to get to the proper side of the road and never straightened again, going very slowly and solemnly through the matting shelter for the Headquarters' cars into the wall and smashing the sidecar frame. Luckily I knew him well, so was able to laugh to my heart's content. Detaching the sidecar took up the rest of the afternoon. Saturday at i-o p.m., saw the office closed for the week-end. I had formed a party for the races at Gezira, and went directly after lunch. We had not the faintest idea of the form, even if we had known all about the runners, it would not have mattered much as the racing here does not follow form to any extent. It is popularly supposed that the winners are all known beforehand, _though, of course, it would be tactless to say this to anyone at all connected with the racing. At anyrate if it had not been for a lucky outsider in the last race I would probably have had to walk home, so enough said of my luck on the day. We all dined at the famous Shepheard's Hotel, but it was not really as enjoyable as most nights. On Saturdays there is always a dance during the winter season and a big crowd makes the service rather slow. We did not stay long as none of us were sufficiently experienced in the new dances to take the floor : instead we went to the theatre to see the Bing Boys. It really was an excellent show, and though I have seen the original cast I thoroughly enjoyed it. Many of the actors are star turns from the various divisional troupes.
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Sunday morning I had reserved for golf, and played at Gezira. The course is well laid out, though a little on the small side to try one much. The hardest thing of all to master I found was the putting. The greens are sand, rammed tight, and well watered and rolled, and in consequence a breath sends the ball up to the hole. I spent about five minutes per green solemnly putting backwards and forwards across the ten yard circle. I believe that when one is used to them some marvellous putting can be done, but they are terrifying on first acquaintance. Fortunately, my partner was as bad as I was, so we managed to make a game, even if our scores were three figures. My hands were too sore in the afternoon to play another round and I had a few sets of tennis instead. In the evening a quiet dinner at the Turf Club and a game of billiards wound up a most enjoyable week. I do not for a minute mean to make out that the above is the ordinary experience of the officer in Egypt, as I am neither a Press Agent nor a Recruiting Sergeant, but it is a literal statement of my doings during the last eight days. I have written it partly to give an idea of the conditions in Cairo, partly because I thought that all at home have probably heard as many blood and thunder stories about the Army as they want, and the other side of the picture should be shown, and partly, I must confess, that this influenced me most, because I am bound to stay in my office whilst " on duty " and I am bored. 1914-1919.
L'ESPRIT DES ROCHES. La superiorite de l'ecole des Roches en France n'est pas dfi sa situation en pleine campagne mais a la vie morale qui y regne. Si vous etes invite par un de vos capitaines a aller le voir personellement dans sa chambre, vous y allez gaiement sfir de recevoir de bons conseils. Lorsque vous avez commis une faute, au lieu vous donner des coups de stick et de vous faire sentir sa force physique it essaye de vous inculquer, par de bons livres et de bonnes paroles, sa superiorite morale. Presque chaque soir it vient a votre chevet vous faire faire votre examen de conscience de la journee et vous lui declarez toutes vos fautes comme a un frere aine sans craindre qu'il n'en parle jamais. Au point de vue discipline, le role du capitaine rocheux doit etre le plus petit possible &ant touj ours seconde par les •grandes de la maison qui se chargent personellement d'un
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TEN HINTS FOR THE NEW BOY. I. FOOD.—Find by exciting (if not disastrous) experience the utmost number of cream buns, chocolates, etc., that can be assimilated without unpleasant results ; capacities fluctuate between i and 41 lbs. of the latter at one orgy. It is satisfactory to be able to state with confidence at the end of the third pound : " I'm good for one more box." Practise eating toffee before a mirror ten minutes daily to avoid untimely detection in Form. 2. BOXING.—Learn off by heart the various ages, weights, measurements of biceps and chest, and career of Carpentier, Beckett, Dempsey, McGoorty, Goddard, and at least five other great men. Use loudly and frequently such elegant and terrifying phrases as " a left hook to point," " a nasty jab with the right," " tap his claret with a straight left," and be ready to demonstrate. Back Charlie Wright and joe Beckett against all corners, and be sure to have a brother or uncle " who knows Jimmie Wilde." 3. RAFFLES.—Excellent " wind-raisers " for the end of term ; conducted thus : rake out of your tuck-box a broken camera (? worth gd.), commandeer about forty coppers from reluctant smaller boys by means of threats or cajolery, allot a number to each, shake up in a hat, and draw that of the most influential competitor (with an accomplice or two to witness as a guarantee of good faith), and present the camera with many congratulations, thus netting, after remunerating the witnesses, about is. 6d. 4. CINEMAS.—Be well acquainted with the names of all the more notorious " Movie Stars." After wisely spending all your spare time and money at the Pictures in the holidays, you will find yourself in the enviable position of being able to regale an admiring throng with hair-breadth sensations, with special reference to Doug. Fairbanks.
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5. LITERATURE.-A boy who takes weekly " Sporting Life," " Film Fun," " The Boxer's Own," is bound to become a sound authority on the " noble art of self-defence " and sport in general. Fine presentation plate in colours entitled " The Blood-stained Ring," given free with this week's " Boxer's Own." Out on Tuesdays price LId. 6.—FOOTBALL.—At once attain proficiency in football—or you are lost ! Sigh for it in the Summer Term, revel in it in the Christmas Term, disregard a 1st XV. Hockey Match to watch a Junior football game in the Hockey Term. Fight like a fiend, run like a rabbit, hurl yourself headlong like a hippopotamus, drop deftly upon the ball disdainful of life and limb, laugh at " language " and laceration. If, to cap all, you can succeed in disabling one or more of the enemy, you can repair to the changeroom with the haughty mien of one whose future is made. 7. ALBUMS.-You will find a popular and ingenious hobby to be that of gumming in exercise-books high-class " Sketch " and " Mirror " portraits of (for example) the " Queen of Movies " (recently divorced), Joe Beckett in characteristic and aesthetic attitudes, Goddard nobly aloof with McGoorty strewn about the floor, the most recent murderer, and so forth. Experience will soon gain you discrimination in rejecting all that is too " tame." 8. ORIGINALITY.- -It is useful to be able to do something nobody else can. Try whether you can move your ears rapidly to and fro, or do two somersaults backwards, or cram eight handkerchiefs into your mouth, or reel off the Derby winners since 1900, or procure the signature of a noted actress. Such accomplishments give one distinction. 9. MOTOR-CYCLES.-Be in a position to discourse on the merits of all the makes of motor-bikes extant. Glue your nose to the windows of every motor garage or shop in the neighbourhood, stare open-mouthed at every new machine you see passing. and ejaculate " My gosh ! What a ripper ! " or else, " What a hopeless dud ! " according as the facial contortions of your companions. Proclaim to the world either, in a patronising tone, that you've had one for years (if no one can disprove this), or that you got a brand-new Rudge last hols. (if a convenient witness happened to see you in an uncle's side-car), or else, safest of all, that you're getting an Enfield next hols. for dead cert. (with much emphasis). 10. BooKs.—Dismissing school-books as only existing to fling at people's heads you can't get much to beat Nat Gould and the Sexton Blake library for real good stories, with Buffalo Bill Novels for Sundays. SKRIBE.
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NOTES, AND ITEMS. We congratulate C. M. W. Prior, B. A. C. Gray, R. A. Wilkinson_ and T. N. Boddy, on receiving their School Hockey Colours. We congratulate L. Elliot-Smith, W. L. Standley, and S. Richardson on receiving their School Boating Colours ; and W. E. Barton, K. H. Rhodes, S. V. Powell, and K. N. G. Foster on receiving the,ir 2nd IV. Colours. The new School Monitors this term are C. E. Birks and C. M. W. Prior. Heartiest congratulations to E. M. Reed on his History Exhibition at Peterhouse, Cambridge. Heartiest congratulations to W. L. Roberts and A. E. ElliotSmith on being chosen to play in the Rugger team for Cambridge 'Varsity ; and F. H. Butterfield on being chosen to play in the Rugger team first for Sandhurst, and secondly for the Army. Our renowned bugler, Corpl. F. J. Mann, was again in demand at York Minster on the occasion of the Yeoman Rifles' Memorial Service. We have also to congratulate E. W. Crossley (O.P.) on his election as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and also his appointment as a member of the Parochial Documents Commission for the diocese of Wakefield. This term we have had the honour of hearing an interesting lecture in the Big Hall by Prof. Salter on " The Human Factor in History." Some members of the classical side attended a Dramatic Recital of Euripides' Electra in Prof. Gilbert Murray's translation by Mrs. Penelope Wheeler. On March 7th we were favoured with a most enjoyable organ recital by Mr. Tendall. In February, with the invaluable aid of Mrs. Toyne and the Headmaster, the Monitors of the School House gave a dance in the Big Hall, which was a great success. The School Confirmation is to be held on March 26th by the Archbishop of York, and the Sports on March 29th, two days before we break up.
VALETE. WOOD, F. S. 1914-1919. School House. U.V.m. Head of School House. Played for 1st XV. 1918-19 ; colours, 1919. Sergeant in O.T.C.
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MORTON, J. E. 1915-1919. School. House. L.V.m. House Monitor. 1st XV., 1918-19 colours, 1919. 1st IV, 1919. L/Corpl. in O.T.C. BADDELEkT, W. D. 1915-1919. Clifton Grove. U.V.m. House Monitor. 1st XV., 1918-19: colours, 1919. Rowed in Clifton Grove House IV., 1919. SAMMAN, R. A. C. 1914-1919. Clifton Manor. L.VI. House Monitor. Librarian. SPINK, G. 1916-1919. Clifton Grove. B.4. Played for 1st XV., 1919. L/Corpl. in O.T.C. 2nd XV. colours, 1919. PEEL, R. 1916-1919. School House. L.V. class. Played for 1st XV., 1919. 2nd XV. colours, 1919. 2nd XI. colours, 1919. BACH, P. F. 1916-1919. Clifton Grove. B.2. NICHOLSON, L. E. 1917-1919. Clifton Grove. B.2. CLARK, S. 1916-1919. Clifton Grove, AINSLIE, W. 1917-1919. Clifton Rise. B.I. SWAYNE. 1918-1919. Clifton Rise. C.2. SALVETE.
School House. Carney. Delgardo. Markham. Turner.
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Darwin. Dobree. Kitchen. McCall. Leversedge.
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OLD PETERITE CLUB. A General Meeting was held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, 192o, at 6 p.m., at the School, when the following unanimous resolutions of the Committee were passed.
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The Treasurer having reported that by the present system the Club is run at an annual loss of Lao to L3o with no allowance for special grants to the School, the Committee recommends— I That the Annual Subscription be raised to ios. but that 5s. shall be optional for members abroad or members who have subscribed for 15 years. 2. Members may compound for 5 years by paying 3. New life members pay £10, or after 15 years' membership fe -3. 4. That the Club endeavours to compound with members 10 years or more in arrear with their subscriptions, by offering them the inducement of becoming life members by payment of their arrears and £5. This to be done during the current year. 5. That members of Io years standing can become life members by payment of £S. This to be done during the current year. 6. That in future the " Peterite " is not forwarded to members 3 years in arrear with their subscriptions, and that after that period the Committee have power to remove their names from the list of members of the Club. 7. To commence a new life membership fund to which Rules XI. and XIII. shall apply. 8. To devote £50 of the present life membership fund to improvements at the School Boat House and Landing Stage. 9. The new life membership fund to be composed of the balance of the old life membership fund together with amounts realised by compounding with members in arrear and all future amounts received subject to Rules XII. and XIII. 1o. That the Rules be altered to carry out the above recommendations. H. C. SCOTT, Hon. Sec. I I, HEWORTE GREEN, YORK. O.P. CLUB NOTICES. The O.P. Cricket Match will be played on 29th June. Will Old Boys who wish to play please send their names to R. E. F. Tendall, Clare College, Cambridge ? It is hoped to hold the O.P. Dinner after the Cricket Match on the 29th. A Cricket Match is being arranged between S. M. Toyne, Esq.'s XT. Peterite Past and Present, and the Yorkshire Gentlemen, on June 3oth. H. C. SCOTT, Hon. Sec.
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PETERITE WAR MEMORIAL. The following subscriptions were presented to the Fund between St. Peter's Day and the account published in December, 1919 :— s. d. s. d. 10 0 W. Anelay 2 0 0 J. H. Fowler 20 0 0 R. H. Chapman 1 _1 0 Canon Argles 5 5 0 W. Ingham 5 0 0 K. E. T. Wilkinson io o o H. B. Whitby The above were included either as promises or paid subscriptions in the list p. 439 of Peterite, No. 233. The following have been paid since October 12th, 1919 :-s. d. L" s. d. 1 Mrs. K. Leonard . . . . . 5 0 0 Miss Veale (in memory of George West) 3 3 0 2 2 0 M. H. Harland H. L. Swift 5 o o Capt. R. L. Wilcox . 3 3 0 o io o Mrs. Lawton (in H. L. Walker 1 o o memory of W. B. V. Guy 1 o 0 Lawton) L. F. Jones 5 5 0 1 1 o Mr. & Mrs. Keyworth 5 5 0 Mrs. Jolly 2 2 0 P. A. Bell 3 3 0 T. M. Darling 2 2 o R. R. Rainford . . . 2 2 0 A. Eastwood o 10 o Mrs. C. L. Durrant . 1 0 0 Rev. A. C. Clarke Miss E. A. Wilson . . . 2 2 o Grand Clothing Hall 5 5 0 Rev. F. A. Hodd . . . i o o J. M. Ferguson . . . . 10 0 0 P. L. Newman 5 5 0 The original scheme was threefold (a) Scholarship ; (b) Big Hall ; and (c) Chapel. The estimate for (a), (b) and (c) was 62000, but it is impossible to complete them under £2,500, divided as follows : (a) . 225 ; (b) & ,800 ; (c) £425, and expenses 50. The Big Hall Gallery and Vestibule are now completed except for the painting of the walls and the names in the vestibule. We are faced with a very serious rise in the estimate of the Chapel Scheme. The original scheme of panels in the sanctuary was estimated at about £ 200, but now owing to labour and the scarcity of seasoned oak suitable for this work, the cost has risen to over £400. I think all Old Boys, present boys, and parents are agreed that this memorial to the fallen must be of the best, but either we must make up the difference or modify the scheme. As I pointed out in December, we have not sufficient funds to meet the estimates and in spite of the kind response published above, further efforts must still be made. '
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BOAT CLUB FUND. The following is a complete list to date (March 11th) of subscribers to the Boat Club Fund :— -.6 s. d. s. d. L. J. Crawshaw . • • • 4 o o R. R. Rainford . . . . 1 1 o 5 0 0 H. E. K. Reynolds . 1 1 o J. W. Crossley i o o H. Richardson 2 0 o J. H. Daniels 1 1 o J. Holroyd-Sergeant 1 1 o J. S. Denby C. R. Featherstone 1 o o 5 o o B. M. Storey 1 o o G. F. Tendall 5 0 0 Rev. R. H. Gilbert H. Tomlinson 1 1 o Governors of St. Peter's School .. to o o S. M. Toyne 5 0 0 P. B. King 5 0 o J. L. Walker o 10 0. 4 10 o H. B. Whitby H. W. Liddle 2 2 0 A. E. Long 1 1 o A. J. A. Woodcock.. 5 0 -0 Lt.-Col. H. T. McLellan 2 0 0 £114 18 -0 5o 0 0 Old Peterite Club o ro 0 " Pons " The Statement of Accounts given on next page shews the present financial position of the Club. Items marked with an asterisk have already been paid. The estimated expenditure of :63° is for lengthening the slipway.
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. EXPENDITURE. s. d. RECEIPTS. S. d. *Purchase of Boats 114 18 o Subscriptions 10 0 0 and Oars 6o 4 0 Games' Club *Carriage, N.E.R. 7 3 0 *S. Holtby, repairs . 35 5 I Estimated expenses.. 3o 0 0 Adverse Balance . . . 7 14 I £132 12
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OBITUARY NOTICE.
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Tendall, wife of Mr. G. F. Tendall, House Master of Clifton Grove, which occurred on the 17th of February. Mrs. Tendall, who was well-known and highly esteemed in the neighbourhood, was a daughter of the late Mr. E. J. Athawes, M.A., Barrister-at-law, formerly Stipendiary Magistrate for Chatham and Sheerness. The service was held in St. Luke's Church, in which the Vicar, the Rev. K. Donald, the Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, and the Rev. F. H. Barnby took part. There were present the Headmaster and other members of the staff, and representatives of the different Houses, including the whole of the Grove House.
CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the following contemporaries, and apologise for any inadvertent omissions :—Haileyburian,
Malvernian, Leodiensian, Merchistonian, Pocklingtonian, Sedberghian, Barrovian, Newtonian, etc.