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PETERITE. VoL. XXIII.
DECEMBER,
1920.
No. 236
SCHOOL LETTER. N spite of the loss sustained by the School owing to the departure of so many of its captains, under the able direction of our new Head Monitor, H. G. Crawshaw, we have had a remarkably successful term. Whilst in the realm of sport our 1st XV., up to the time of going to print, has met with but one reverse and many noble victories, in lighter matters we have derived much pleasure from the entertainments. The Musical Society especially has been very active under the presidency of Mr. Peachment. For the Theatricals this Christmas, " The Speckled Band," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has been chosen. It is, of course, one of the well-known stories of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. We wish the talented performers all success. The Big Hall has at last been completely renovated as a part of the War Memorial, and should present a very smart appearance for the Theatricals. We wish to thank all Old Peterites who have come to our aid with contributions and to let them know how interested we are to hear from them. Amongst our present members especial congratulations are due to N. K. Lindsay, who has succeeded in winning a prize in the poetry competitions in the Westminster Gazette. Let us hope that others also may see and be stirred to emulate so praiseworthy an example !
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OXFORD LETTER. OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD, November 26th,
1920.
DEAR SIRS, The term has been a busy one for Oxford Old Peterites. We have had four General Meetings, and on November 9th a Dinner was held at the British-American Club. We were honoured by the presence of our President, Mr. S. M. Toyne, to whom we owe a great deal for the success of the Dinner. Some of us have seen the two Old Peterites, F. H. Butterfield for Sandhurst, and W. L. Roberts for the Quins playing against the 'Varsity. We all regretted Butterfield's accident, but it has been a pleasure for us to visit him in hospital. But let us return to more personal affairs. M. H. Harland, after being seriously crocked last season playing rugger, has been compelled to give up that game and has taken up hockey. He is now active in the Exeter forward line, and quite recently was seen chasing the white ball with hosts of " Wogs " in hot pursuit. During quieter moments he can be seen on the North Oxford links carrying a large bag stocked with clubs. He has proved a very genial and tactful Vice-President of the Club. A. G. Wilson, in spite of war injuries, has distinguished himself as scrum-half in the B.N.C. rugger team. The greater part of his time is spent working hard in the " labs," where his reputation is such that his assistance is frequently in demand by the " Undergraduettes" ! The Oxford branch of the O.P. Club is deeply indebted to him for the admirable arrangements he made for the opening Dinner of the Club. P. G. Russell, at Worcester, maintains the School hockey traditions, playing for the College in his usual dashing manner. E. W. Gilbert, on being elected Honorary Secretary of the Oxford O.P. Club has adopted a very progressive policy, and in conjunction with the other Oxford members revived the Annual Dinner. He is well prepared for the Christmas Vac. in that he has been an enthusiastic dancer this term, nor is it surprising that the other occupants of rooms on his staircase have restricted his activities to the hours of 1-2 p.m. He occasionally turns out as " goalie " in the Hertford hockey team, and his aggressive style is strangely reminiscent of a comparatively recent school custodian ! D. Norwood has been playing regularly for the Hertford hockey XI., in which he is a prominent goal-scorer. He has to face the ordeal of Mods. at the end of term. The examiners, in translating his name, have re-christened him " Dionysius." He '
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spends most of his leisure hours working out an intricate mathematical " system," which, he says, is bound to win vast sums of money in football forecast competitions. In this way he gets plenty of practice for his more serious work as Treasurer of the 0. P. Club. Up here in the middle of term he made a secret expedition to town to see Preston North End at Chelsea. Unfortunately for him he was unable to return the same day owing to a fog. We welcome K. H. Rhodes at Worcester this term, still another recruit to the large number of those reading history up here. Already he has made his mark in the rowing world, by stroking the winning crew in the College freshers' fours, and in addition to this, he is a worthy member of the Worcester XV. His more sedentary occupations include membership of a historical society, and attendance at a few of the more interesting lectures provided by the authorities. P. R. Morris may often be seen in his old position of scrumhalf, playing for Trinity, where he delights in getting himself covered with mud and glory. He probably still insists that he has " played the ball," when he is still firmly holding on to it. There is a rumour that he is working very hard (mentally), but who can trust rumours ! J. G. Hardwick has been devoting his time to rowing, and it is thought that he will have a good chance for Keble 2nd ' Togger ' next term. His brave attempts to sink the boat have been, up to the present, entirely unsuccessful, but he hopes to do better in the future. F. J. Mann has played consistently throughout the term for the Keble hockey 2nd XI., and we have occasionally seen him bravely turning out for the 1st team. He is continually heard giving expression to his musical talent on somebody else's piano. We also note that four of his drawings have been accepted by the Oxford Arts Club for their exhibition of the work of members of the University. VVe must congratulate the School rugger XV. on their successes, which we hope will continue. We remain, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.
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CAMBRIDGE LETTER.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER.
CAMBRIDGE,
November 23rd,
1920.
DEAR SIRS,
The outstanding feature of this term has been W. L. Roberts' football. It was distinctly unfortunate that he did not get his Blue—being sixteenth man, but we sincerely hope he will be able to come up next year and hook ' for the 'Varsity. As Captain of Clare he led one of the strongest College sides this season. He has also been an active member of the Quins.' A. Elliott-Smith played full-back in the Seniors Trial, and regularly for Clare side, in which he had to come up and fill a vacancy in a " disappointing " three line. He has also played in the Seniors Hockey Match. There have been no flies on Wright this term. Two Economic Specials, and 70 m.p.h. on an Indian Scout—and he seems to flourish on it ! English, though leading at times a sedentary and novelreading existence, has led the Clare second forwards with remarkable success. The doings of Tendall are veiled in a shroud of reticence and mystery—perhaps better so ! Metcalfe, though working hard, has dispensed excellent breakfasts. He has had an extensive experience of D'Oyley Carte from a high altitude. Tomlinson seems to have the upper hand of his tutor. He says he is working, and it is certain that a book lay open on his table—beneath a stratum of dust ! We welcome Reed and Birks this term. Reed is acknowledged to be the best forward in Peterhouse, and is well-known in the Buttery. O.P. CANTAB.
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FOOTBALL. Matches played, 8 ; Won, 7 ; Lost, 1. Points for, 246 ; Against, 72. Date.
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Capt.C.H.Medhurst'sXV. .. H C. C. Popham's XV. A Leeds Grammar School ..A Pocklington School H Ampleforth College A Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. ..... H Giggleswick School H Yorkshire Wanderers H
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MATCHES. THE SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at Leeds, October i6th. This match resulted in a win for the School by 16-14 points. The School pressed from the start and Crawshaw scored far out, the kick failing. Soon after Cadell scored, and Crawshaw converted. Leeds then attacked and scored, but failed to convert. Then after brilliant passing and some good play by Crawshaw, Gray scored between the posts. At half-time the score stood 13-3. After the 'change of ends, Leeds kept the play in our 25 and scored twice ; then the School carried the play to the home 25, and Gray scored again, but the try was not converted. Leeds again attacked, and, a few minutes before time, scored far out, the kick failing. Though we managed to win, we really had a fright. Our forwards were up against a heavier pack, and were a bit disorganised, owing to Foster's absence, and one or two others not being fit to play. We got the ball more often than our opponents, but tried breaking up in the second row with disastrous results. Behind the scrum we were much the better side.
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THE SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL.
Played at York, October 3oth. Our forwards packed well and gave their outside men plenty of chances, which they made the most of. B. A. C. Gray scored seven times, Crawshaw five, and Wilkinson three. Result : York, 90 pts. ; Pocklington, Nil.
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FOOTBALL. THE SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.
At Ampleforth on November 6th. An exciting struggle ensued. The result was doubtful until ten minutes frorn the end when the Ampleforth wing ran in and scored twice. The play was even in the first half, though Anipleforth scored a penalty goal and a try to nil. Soon after half-time they scored again; Iinmediately after the School rallied and Gray scored from a break-away. The try was converted. For the next quarter of an hour the School forwards kept Ampleforth in their own 25, but our three's failed- to score, although on two occasions they appeared certain. The play on bOth sides reached a high standard. Towards the end of play the Ampleforth wing scored t4ce in succession. Ampleforth won 20-5. This was a much closer niatch than the score indicates. Fifteen minutes from time the score was 9-5 against us, and we were on their line. Tasker had a glorious chance to run over the line but chose to dash into the crowd, and Gray was held up right on the line. The outsides did not shine—they stood too close up, intent on spoiling rather than playing their own natural game. Forward we were a better side, both in the tight and in the loose,—Wilkinson, Elliott-Smith, and Hanson playing really well. The Ampleforth wings were much faster than ours, and won the match for their side. Prior at full-back made no mistakes, and played a very sound game. THE SCHOOL V. MIDDLESBRO' R.U.F.C. Played at York, November t3th: The School had no difficulty in out-playing a weak teani with an original style. The threequarters were slower than usual on a muddy ground. Result : School, 56 Middlesbro', Nil. THE SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.. Played at York, November loth. The School attacked at the beginning, and Gray, picking up a long pass from the scrum, raced Over, placing the goal. A few minutes later our threequarters got going, and after neat passing Crawshaw made an opening for Carney to score behind the posts after a good run. Then the game Went Giggleswick'S way and they scored twice, leaving the scores equal at half-time. In the second half, play was early taken to the Giggleswick half, Hanson, Mack, and Wilkinson showing good form forward. Crawshaw made a dash to the 'corner, and after a scramble on •the Rile, Jepson scored, putting St. Peter's three up. From
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the kick-off, Giggleswick went straight away, and scored far .out, making the scores once more level. Giggleswick played five threequarters, but we were the faster, Anderson and Jefferson getting their line moving very quickly. Gray scored again, and towards the end the play was even, first in one half, then the other. St. Peter's made several attempts to get over, but towards the end Giggleswick relieved. Result : York, 14 ; Giggleswick, II. For the first twenty minutes we were the only side in it. Then we seemed to take it rather easily, and let Giggleswick draw level. There was very little to choose forward, but we were faster outside and ran straighter than our opponents. Crawshaw was in good form, both in kicking and breaking through, and Gray's pace was invaluable. Anderson and Jefferson worked well together, and laid the foundation of most of the scoring. THE SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. Played at York, November 24th. The Wanderers brought a powerful team, and on our form, a close game was expected. Play started in the Wanderers' 25, but a free-kick took it to ours. Chilman relieved with a long kick after neat passing by our outsides. Then Crawshaw broke away and Mr. Goolden was nearly over. Anderson, who played a fine game throughout, got away and after some fine passing, Crawshaw scored a try, the kick failing. Anderson then scored a good try, and after it was converted, the School led by 8—nil. The Wanderers were nearly through, but Prior brought his man down well. The second half opened with the School attacking, and Anderson made a good dash, passing to Mr. King, who scored behind the posts. The kick was successful and the School now led by 13 to nil. The Wanderers picked up, and scored a dropped goal. Soon after, Gray got over for the School. The Wanderers then scored twice, and the School had an anxious time, but Wilkinson and the forwards relieved the pressure and Gray scored. Towards the end, the School made a determined attack, and after a good bout of passing Mr. Goolden scored just on time. Result : School, 21 ; Yorkshire Wanderers, 12. It was a most gratifying win—the first time the School had beaten this side. They were quite good forward,—Young and Ellis being quite first-class—but we held our own there, and outside we were much superior. Our outsides undoubtedly gave their best performance of the season, giving and taking their passes at a great pace, and seldom missing an opportunity.
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At the time of writing we have played eight matches and lost only one, so we can congratulate ourselves on a very good season. Our success is due to an all round level of capability rather than to any great brilliance anywhere. We were hard put to to find wing threequarters, and well as Hall played—his kicking and tackling being particularly good— he lacks the pace necessary for that position. On the other wing we had still more difficulty, but the inclusion of Calmey rather late in the season, was a great improvement. The inside " outsides " played together with considerable precision. Anderson always got the .ball out quickly, Jefferson generally got his line going at once. Crawshaw seldom failed to make an opening or a judicious kick, and Gray, if he did sometimes drop a pass, always raced for the line if there was a ghost of a chance of scoring. Prior at full-back was really good. He always tackled well, and his kicking though not long was invariably sound. The forwards were a very level lot with Wilkinson and Hanson the best--and the lightest. If the wheeling was often ineffective, and play from the line out unenterprising, they packed low and generally gave their outsides the ball : they were fast in the loose and as the season went on developed considerable dash : their tackling was good, and they were all triers. All are to be congratulated on the keenness with which they played, and the good football shown. Wilkinson should have the gratification of knowing that he led, and led well, one of our best teams of recent years.
FOOTBALL CHARACTERS. R. A. WILKINSON (Capt.). Though lacking in weight is a real good forward. Quick to break up, he shows great dash, and is generally there when wanted. A fine tackler and neat with his hands, he was invaluable both in defence and attack. Showed his team a fine example. H. G. CRAWSHAW. As centre threequarters lie had a hand in most of the scoring. Wonderfully good at seeing an opening, he often gave others an absolute " sitter." His kicking was most useful and with increased strength he might easily achieve high honours. K. N. G. FOSTER. Was coming on, and would have been a really fine forward, when unfortunately for us he left the School,
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B. A. C. GRAY. Has great pace and as the season went on he learnt to make the most of it. He must learn to give his passes without pulling up. Scored many brilliant tries, and generally rose to an occasion. J. A. HANSON. As hooker has been really good. He is a fast and clever dribbler and a good tackler. Played consistently good football throughout the term, and the team and particularly the outsides owe most of their opportunities to his clever hooking. C. M. W. PRIOR. As full-back has played well all the season. He is a good tackler and always goes down to a rush. Got the side out of many tight corners by clever gathering and kicking. With increased length in his kicking he might easily be heard of. L. ELLIOTT-SMITH. A good strong hard-working forward. An excellent scrummager who never tired. He has pace but is a slow starter and was rather clumsy in the loose. Can tackle and shows great promise. 0. B. JEPSON. A fast and clever forward. Though lacking in weight, he did his share in the scrum, and was always to the front in a rush. With greater strength he would be really good. S. ANDERSON. A really clever scrum half. Got the ball out very quickly, and often showed the initiative of an experienced player. Stopped rushes well and did some useful kicking. W. H. JEFFERSON. At his best was really good. Inclined to cut in when it was obviously futile, but more often got his line going well. Not a good tackler, but he did some very useful defensive work and often kicked with judgment. E. G. H. MACK. A quite brilliant forward though inclined to sacrifice hard work for the main chance. Often fed his threequarters well, and rather liked a scrap. R. V. C. GRAY. A good dribbler, who improved much as the season advanced. Was good at a dash either with the ball at his feet or in his hands. S. 0. POWELL. An honest forward who was worth his place as a scrummager. Useful at times, too, in the loose. J. TASKER. Had a very good natural swerve, but spoilt himself by running in too much. Disappointed as the season went on and lost his place. M. HALL. A good full-back who played as a wing threequarters. He is a fine tackler and a good kick, but rather slow for the position. Was of great use in defence, and his kicking often put us into a position to attack.
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CORRESPONDENCE. CORRESPONDENCE.
To the Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS,
I should like to say how grateful I am to Mr. Tendall for his invaluable assistance and enthusiasm in coaching the Football teams this season. In this, I voice the sentiments of the whole team. I should also like to thank those Masters who took part in games and to those who so generously gave up their time to superintend junior games. I remain, Yours, etc., R. A. WILKINSON,
Captain of Football. December, 192o. LONDON,
November 13th, 1920. To MY FRIENDS, THE OLD OLAVITES, I received a few days ago an Illuminated Address and a " Purse." The Address is in the form of a three-fold screen. In addition to the kind thoughts expressed and the beautiful illuminated work, there are three water-coloured views—the Minster, the front of the Big Hall, and the back of S. Olave's. These will always remind me of you and the many happy days I spent in York. I greatly value the kind thoughts which prompted the gifts and I wish to thank you all very much. I am obliged to do this through the Peterite, as I do not know the addresses of all the contributors. Very sincerely yours, EMILY A. WILSON. C/0 THE ARGENTINE SOUTHERNLAND CO., CALLE CANGALLO 315, BUENOS AIRES, S. AMERICA,
June 24th,
1920.
DEAR EDITORS,
Just a line to let you know I'm still alive and kicking Haven't been here very long yet so I haven't really got accustomed to my surroundings.
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I am on a ranch near " Lake Nahwel Huapi," down at •the foot of the Andes, in Patagonia. We are miles from anywhere. It took two days and a night by train from Buenos Aires to a place called Henguen, and from there I had another 300 miles by car. What a journey It took three days and we hardly met a soul on the way. I was the only passenger. At night I had to sleep with all kinds of people, mostly Chilians and Indians. As a matter of fact I was very lucky to get here in three days, because as a rule in the winter the roads are so bad that it takes about ten days. The scenery down here is wonderful. We have had about a foot of snow but up in the mountains which surround us, it was very thick. Of course they are all snow-capped now—but it has thawed down here in the valley. The last two nights have been a bit warmer, but before that it was cold enough for the South Pole. The ranch itself is quite a big place ; in fact a village of its own. I .am not doing much out of door work yet, as I have to learn all about the books first. I am under the book-keeper ; we have our own store, of which I am partly in charge, doing the heavy work behind the counter ; and for some time yet I shall be at the beck and call of everybody. One of my jobs is to weigh in all the meat that is slaughtered. The ranch is 5o miles square, so you can imagine the amount of work. Most of the " hands " are Indians. Of course they all carry great knives in their belts—' yours truly ' carries a pea-shooter ' We all have to do so in case of trouble. My room is more or less a sort of mud hut. The sole furniture is a bed and a chair. When I get my trunks, which should turn up in about two months, things will be better. The Manager here is an ex-Major, and the second is an exCommander in the Navy, while the Book-keeper is an Irishman. We are supposed to get a mail every week, but it all depends on the tracks whether the car can get along or not. Until I came they had'nt had a mail for three weeks, owing to the breakdown of the cars. Wishing I could be present on St. Peter's Day. Yours sincerely, H. L. W. !
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OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD. November 21st, 1920. DEAR SIR,
I have to inform you that at a Meeting of the Oxford Branch of the Old Peterite Club on November 12th, 1920, held
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MUSICAL SOCIETY.
in the Rooms of the Secretary at Hertford College, Mr. A. G. Wilson (Brasenose), proposed, and Mr. J. G. Hardwick (Keble) seconded, that a letter be sent to the Hon. Secretary of the O.P. Club at York informing him of our doings, and sending him a menu of the Dinner. This motion was unanimously carried. The Oxford Branch of the O.P. Club has held four Business Meetings this term and a Dinner. At the first Meeting the following officers were elected : President : Mr. S. M. Toyne Vice-Presidents : Mr. M. H. Harland (Exeter), (Hertford) Mr. G. Yeld (Brasenose), Rev. F. H. Barnby (St. John's), Mr. C. R. Featherstone (Lincoln), Mr. R. Goolden (Queen's), and the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Carlisle (Queen's), ex-secretary ; Hon. Treasurer : Mr. D. Norwood (Hertford) ; Auditor : Mr. P. G. Russell (Worcester). The Hon. Secrerary, Mr. E. W. Gilbert (Hertford), had been elected at a General Meeting of the Club at York. A Dinner Committee was formed, and on November 9th, 1920, a Dinner was held at the British-American Club. The following were present : Messrs. S. M. Toyne, M. H. Harland, E. W. Gilbert, D. Norwood, A. Wilson, P. G. Russell, K. H. Rhodes, P. R. Morris, F. J. Mann, J. G. Hardwick, and E. J. B. Wilson (Guest). E. W. GILBERT, Hon. Secretary Oxford Branch O.P. Club.
MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Society continued its activities this term with renewed vigour. Each Friday the Music Room has been crowded with enthusiastic audiences. On three occasions we sang National Songs, and we are singing them with a better tone and more understanding of their rhythmical qualities than ever we did. There have been two small Concerts also, when we had an opportunity of learning that there are in the School performers on other musical instruments than the piano. Mrs. Peachment gave us a very interesting and enjoyable evening of Beethoven, while Mr. Peachment put us on the alert by suggesting what to listen for in the various items played. Then our activities had to give way somewhat in order that rehearsals for the School Concert might take place. This latter event was the culminating achievement of the Society, and was voted a success by everyone. We should like to remind boys interested in music that the School ought to have an orchestra of its own, and therefore it is
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very necessary that more boys should take up instruments other than the piano. It is easily possible for a boy who is keen to learn enough about an instrument in three weeks to enable him to play in a School orchestra. In conclusion we should like to congratulate Mr. Peachment on his whole-hearted labours in connection with the Society.
SCHOOL CONCERT, November 20th, 1920. PROGRAMME. I. SONGS
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Old English
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MISS TOYNE AND C. H. PEACHMENT, ESQ.
" The Cuckoo Madrigal " .. b. " Will ye no come back again ? " . c. " 0 peaceful England " Edw. German
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CI, C2, AND " THE SONGSTERS." 5. QUARTETTE.. .. " Hope March " . Guido Papirie T. C. RAINFORD, K. G. CHILMAN, ESQ., H. G. TURNER, and .
C. H. PEACHMENT, ESQ. 6. FOUR-PART SONGS " The Hunter's Farewell
" Comrades in Arms "
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" THE SONGSTERS." 7. FLUTE SOLO
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" Marching to Kandahar " " Darby Kelly " •
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O.T.C. CAMP.
PART 2. " THE GHOST OF JERRY BUNDLER," BY W. W. Jacobs. Dramatis Personae. S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. •• Hirst H. B. MCCALL. •• Sommers H. N. HODD. Penfold Commercial . . E. G. H. MACK. Malcolm Travellers . . W. H. DIXON. Beldon B. A. C. 'GRAY. .. Dr. Leek •• R. A. WILKINSON. George (a waiter) Scene : A Country Inn. Time : The Present. Scenery and Electric Light by G. H. H. MACK.
O.T.C. CAMP. Camp ! What memories the word brings back to those that spent ten days under canvas with the O.T.C. last August. On the whole it was a great success in spite of bad weather, and we all enjoyed it more than we had expected ; at all events it is pleasant to look back upon. The camp was held at Mytchett Farm, near Aldershot, under supervision of the Irish Guards, the Commandant being Colonel MeCalmont of that regiment. The Schools that attended the Aldershot camp were mostly from the North, though there were some Southern representatives. Most of the Southern and Western Schools came up to Strensall, just outside York, for their O.T.C. Camp ; we do not envy them, most of us remembering the 1918 Flax Camp there ! The site of the camp was excellent, it was about a mile from the Railway Station and partly surrounded by a canal and Mytchett lake. We were told that the lake was suitable for bathing, but those gallant individuals that ventured in found that there were two feet of water and one of mud, to say nothing of the tangle of weeds that grew everywhere ! When we arrived at the North Camp station, after a weary journey of some hours we detrained and formed up on the road ready to march to camp. This march was accompanied by at least four bugle bands at the same time, each of which tried to set a faster step and outblow the others. The result was rather remarkable for we eventually passed into camp, laden like packmules at a sort of shamble, about 150 paces to the minute. There
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was no rest for us then, and as soon as we had arrived we set to work. For the next hour-and-a-half we carried tent boards about, shifted tent boxes and stores, staggered under the weight of rolls of blankets, drew and stuffed paliasses and generally settled down. At last things began to get ship-shape and when we had procured some food we turned in to sleep. Sleep ! No ! Sleep is always impossible on the first night of camp ; there is too much or too little straw in one's paliasse, somebody has carelessly placed his boots on your face, a rifle is sticking into the small of your back and that irritating ear-wig will not keep out of your hair. The average person is so tired on the second night and onwards that such small details as this never trouble him for an instant. The object of this camp was to give Cadets an idea of the methods of modern warfare by means of a series of demonstrations carried out by " Regulars," so we really did not have such a strenuous time as some of us will remember at Huby or Leversham. A number of these demonstrations were quite interesting as well as instructive and were worth watching from a nonmilitary point of view. There was a very good display of cooperation between artillery and " spotting " aeroplanes given at the Farnborough IErodrome, preceded by a short talk about war 'planes in general and followed by a lantern lecture on Aerial Photography. Another day we were marched out, the whole brigade, and massed on a hillside where we were ordered to sit down and make ourselves comfortable while we watched a very amusing little scheme carried out by the Guards, explaining the use and possibilities of a Lewis Gun. section. Each man in the section first explained his duties, and then they carried out a little attack on a party of " Huns," some of whom happened to belong to this corps ! The only thing that spoilt this morning's work was the fact that it poured with rain the whole time, so that by the end of it we were all soaked to the skin. At various other times we were shown aeroplanes acting with troops in the trencheS, message . dropping from xroplanes, the use of " tracer-bullets " and " Squad-drill as it should be done." We were duly impressed. Of course we did not spend all our time watching other people work, we did do some field operations on our own occasionally. The average field day is very futile really, you run about in open order, get lost if possible in the nearest wood, eat pork-pies in a hedge-row and loose off " blank " from the bottom of a ditch. As long as you know the vague direction of the enemy and can tell your officer a range if you should be asked, you are quite safe. In the evenings we had quite a long time to ourselves, when .
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we could have a good wash and change into mufti. There was an excellent dry canteen for each battalion, run by the 'Army and Navy Canteen Board, wherein could be purchased anything, from a Swagger Stick to a packet of tooth picks. There was always a good crowd in the Canteen indulging in ices and various other luxuries, though later on in the evening people would gradually filter into the recreation tent for the usual concerts, there to join in the roaring chorus of " The Old Dun Cow " and other songs. We were very lucky in having the services of the Irish Guards Fife Band, not only for marching ; they used to play selections in camp in the evenings between First Post and Last Post. Reveille was played on the fife instead of on the bugle. The Corps did itself great credit and adapted itself to the routine of camp life remarkably quickly, considering the fact that quite half of the contingent had never been to an U.T.C. Camp before. On a certain morning when the Camp Commandant was inspecting lines, it was declared that the best line of kits in No. r Battalion was that of St. Peter's School. The Guard lived up to their reputation when their turn came round, in fact it has been whispered that on a certain memorable occasion they actually were a little too lavish with their salutes The morning that we broke camp there was a terrible bustle and hurry and everybody was relieved when we were settled in our respective trains bound for home, with the thought of a good week's hard work behind us. Thanks are due to Captain Badgley, who, with Lt. R. 0. Goolden and Lt. P. B. King, devoted a lot of time and trouble to making the corps proficient ; we can only hope that the lessons learnt by N.C.O.s and men will have their effect in keeping up the high standard of efficiency attained at camp. PTE. PULL-THROUGH.
BOXING NOTES. Boxing was taken up with enthusiasm by a large number of junior boys and by a few seniors. A visit to the East Riding Amateur Championship. Meeting at Hull gave us some valuable experience, and in the case of A. T. Blair, a gold medal. It was perhaps scarcely realised by some that boxing three rounds requires thorough fitness. One must go all out all the •
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get a line on an opponents' methods ; one must fight to get points and, if the opponent is too good at long range, take risks to get to close quarters. Haynes boxed cleverly in the 7 st. 6 lb. weight, and would likely have won his event had he got going earlier. J. Richardson put up a good scrap against Blair : he can take and give hard punishment, but might use the right a hit more. J. W. Burton and S. Hodgson in the 6 st. ran up against some very tough little boxers, who were a bit too good for them. Some account of the Bradford and School Competitions must be held over till next term. These competitions will, at any rate, enable us to 'choose people to represent the School in any outside matches that can be arranged.
LIBRARY NOTES. The following have been appointed Librarians : N. K. Lindsay, A. N. Johnson, J. D 'A. Moore, and C. E. S. Bullen. The following books have been added to the Library :B 226 Outline of History (complete). H. G. Wells. C 186 Space, Time and Gravitation.—Eddington. F 151 The Lure of the Map.—James. H 103 R.F.C. H.Q.—Maurice Baring. (Presented by Miss C 187 The Advancement of Science, 1920.—British Association 188 Scientific and Industrial Research, 1919-20. G 299 Ruskin, the Prophet.—Masefield, Inge, etc. 30o If I may.—A. A. Milne. A Ho Mr. Balfour.—E. T. Raymond. B 227 History of the British Commonwealth : Vol. 1.—
Ramsay Muir. 228 Studies in History and Politics.—H. A. L. Fisher. C 189 Relativity.—Einstein. Reading Room Fiction :R 482 Sonia.—McKenna. 483 The Master Mummer.—Oppenheim. 484 Tarzan of the Apes.—Burroughs. 485 The Return of Tarzan.—Burroughs. 486 The Beasts of Tarzan.—Burroughs. 487 Morals of Marcus Ordeyne.—Locke. 488 Verena in the Midst.—E. V. Lucas. 489 The House of Baltazar.—Locke. 490 Foe Farrell.—" Q."
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Exterior to the Evidence.— J. S. Fletcher. The Dark Forest.—Walpole. The Secret City.—Walpole. Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill.—Walpole. The Road to En-Dor.—E. H. Jones. The Londoners.—Hickens. Poor Relations.—Compton Mackenzie. Black Bartlemy's Treasure.—Jeffrey Farnol. The Passionate Elopement.—Conyston Mackenzie. The Bairnsfather Case. Unreality.—Bartimaus. The Summons.—A. E. W. Mason.
The following have been the Preachers in the Chapel this term :Sept. 19. The Headmaster. 26. Rev. F. H. Barnby. 3. Rev F. H. Barnby. Oct. 1o. Ven. T. E. Lindsay, Archdeacon of Cleveland. 17. Rev. R. G. Bury, D.D., Rector of Gilling East. 24. Rev. A. K. Peckham. Collection for S.P.G. 31. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. Nov. 7. Rev. F. C. Young, B.A. 14. Rev. M. S. Evers. 21. The Headmaster of Giggleswick (R. N. Douglas M.A.). 28. The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Hull (Service in York Minster). 5. The Headmaster. Dec. .
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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. Everybody thought that this branch of School life had completely died out, for during the last year we have had no meetings at all. But this term the Society has taken a new lease of life and is once more very active. Col. King gave a very interesting lecture entitled " Movements of the Earth." Mr. Goolden lectured on " Poisonous Gas," and the last lecture, " Drops of Water," by Mr. Featherstone, marked a very successful ending to a very successful term.
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VALETE. RHODES, K. H. 191 -1920. Clifton Rise Head Monitor. Head of Clifton Rise Upper Sixth. First XV., 1918-19-20. Colours, 1919. First School Boat, 1920. Head Librarian. Quartermaster-Sergeant in O.T.C. Editor of Peterite. MORRIS, P. R. 1913-192o. Clifton Rise School Monitor. Upper VI. First XV., 1917-18-19-20. Captain, 1919-2o. First Boat, 1919-20. Boating Colours, 1920. Librarian. Choir. C.S.M. in O.T.C. REED, M. E. 1913-1920. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Grove. First XV., 1917-18-19. First XI., 1920. First XI. Hockey, 1918-19-20. Captain of Hockey, 1920. First XV. Colours, 1919. Upper VI. Librarian. MANN, F. J. 1913-1920. Clifton Manor. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor. Upper VI. Classical. Secretary of Scientific Society. Cpl. of Band. Holder of Silver Challenge Bugle. Choir. BIRKS, C. E. 1913-1920. Clifton Manor. School Monitor. Upper VI. Classical. Librarian. Choir. SCHOLEFIELD, C. E. 1915 1920. Lower VI. Classical. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. Librarian. MASTERMAN, W. H. 1915-1920. Upper V. Modern. Clifton Grove. House Monitor. Second XV., 1918-1919. Second Colours, 1919. WAMSLEy, J. B. 1917-192o. Clifton Grove. V. Classical. Grove Football Colours. ROBINSON, T. 1918-192o. Clifton Grove. B.4. STRICKLAND, W. R. 1918-192o. Clifton Rise. Upper V. Modern. JOLLY, J. R. 0. 1914-1920. Dayboy. House. Upper V. Modern. PEARSON, G. E. 1918-1920. Clifton Rise. V. Classical. SHAW, R. P. R. 1918-1920. Clifton Rise. B.2. BODDY, T. N. 1918-1920. School House. B.2. TERRACE, D. E. 1915-1920. School House. Upper V. Modern. SIBLEY, D. F. W. 1918-1920. Clifton Rise. B.4.
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School House. Cartwright. Loxton. Rainford. Rice.
Dayboys.
Clifton Grove.
Boocock. Ellison. Finneron. Fryer. Hodgson, S. Hodgson, T. Saunders. Wilcock. Wood, J. A.
Clifton Rise. Brooks. Hodgson. Oddy. Ogilvie. Pullan. Thompson. Tidswell.
Davis. Parry. Scholefield. Froughton. Weir.
Clifton Manor. Burnett. Close. Coates. Leask. Marsland. Panayotidis. Ross.
ST. OLAVE'S. VALETE. SALVETE. Ferguson, J. D. Cartwright. Davis. Bainforth, J. N. Rainford. Sutcliffe, J. Wood, J. A. Hendry, F. N. Ellison. Hutchinson, C. Dales, J. H. Leask. Stibbard. Johnson, B. P. Pearson, R. Avery, P. N. Brocklebank, N. J. R. Gedge. We extend a hearty welcome to Miss Crawley, who has taken the place of Miss Bishop.
NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate B. A. C. Gray, J. A. Hanson, L. Elliot-Smith, S. Anderson, W. H. Jefferson, and C. M. W. Prior, on receiving their School Football Colours. Also E. G. H. Mack, J. Tasker, H. D. Cadell, M. Hall, R. V.. C. Gray, S. V. Powell, and W. J. Carney, on receiving their 2nd XV. Colours.
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The new School Monitors this term are G. H. H. Mack and D. W. E. Burridge. Heartiest congratulations to A. T. Blair on winning the Hull and East Riding Amateur Schools Boxing Competition. Haynes was unfortunate in losing a decision after a very plucky fight. On November 28th, Mr. J. W. Grantham favoured us with two solos, with the further attraction of an Organ _Recital by Mr. Tendall. On the same day the School attended Evensong in York Minster. We are very glad to hear of our long connection with the Minster being periodically strengthened in this way. We have had a rich feast of entertainments this term, including a most delightful conjuring performance by Mr. Cartwright, and a very instructive lecture on " Wireless Telegraphy," by Mr. Finucane. Mr. A. A. Phillips, who formerly presented the Indian birds to the Museum, has presented the School with the crocodile's skull and other trophies which are in the Big Hall. The Junior School seems to have had a very energetic term. They played the School Juniors two or three times, and they played a very hard game too. A paper chase in the middle of the term proved a great success. We shall be very sorry to lose Mrs. Noble (nee Miss Wraight), who was married in Leeds on September 7th. She will be remembered by many Old Boys as she has been at St. Olave's for nearly twelve years. 1st XV. Colours. B. A. C. Gray, J. A. Hanson, L. ElliottSmith, S. Anderson, W. H. Jefferson, C. M. W. Prior. znd XV. Colours. J. Tasker, E. G. H. Mack, M. Hall, R. V. C. Gray, S. V. Powell, W. J. Carney, H. Cadell, D. W. E. Burridge, W. E. Barton, T. W. Donking, E. P. Sewell. Congratulations to A. Elliott-Smith on playing in the Cambridge University Seniors' Match at both Hockey and Rugby Football. Also to W. L. Roberts on playing for Cambridge University at Rugby Football on many occasions. We had hoped to see him play against Oxford and rumour hath it that Cambridge would have got the ball oftener if he had done SO.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE. PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE.
We are asked by the Editors to state that the first number of " Public School Verse," published last month by Messrs. Heinemann, has been so well received that it is proposed to publish a volume for 1920-21 as soon as possible. All contributions should be sent to the Editors, c/o Holywell Press, Oxford, before February 1st, 1921 ; unsuccessful contributions will be returned if a stamped and addressed envelope of sufficient size is enclosed. THE YELLOW SPRINGS. I have set at the end of the world, saith the Master In dusk,- and in twilight where all things end, In darkness and doubting 'twixt here and hereafter Four Springs that drain life from the Earth's red core ; And of three of these Springs ye may drink at your pleasure, The fourth of the Springs if ye touch—ye die ! And the first of the Springs is the Fountain of Sorrow, Its Waters are Purple and shot with Black ; From your birth till your death ye are filled with its Purple, Your veins are apulse with its fretful gall. Ye shall drink to the depths of its Springs and its Hatred, And I shall reward you in my good time ! But the second is deep as the Heart of your Master, And they that shall drink of its draught are few, In the Waters of Joy that are Red with my bloodshed, Are not for the world and her sin-sate men. But the Waters of Love, that is third of the Fountains, Men count as the greatest of gifts I grant, For the draught of the Springs has a beauty unrivalled In glimmer of blue, and of green, and gold ; But the sorrow ye drink when ye love is far deeper, Its glory is vain till the Master comes. And the last of the Springs is the knowledge of all things, The Springs of fulfilment of all desire, Consummation of life's empty battling for shadows, The knowledge of all that is hidden now, The forgiving of sins, and redemption of living, The Yellow, deep Waters of God's own Power ; So that I who am Master of all Men forbid you To drink of the wine of the Yellow Springs.—R.Q.
Reprinted from the Saturday " Westminster Gazette."
PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE. THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR.
In days gone by, perchance, he oft had seen That resting-place of England's famous dead, Where poet, painter, warrior, King and Queen Lie side by side, 'neath marble canopied, His mind by wonder stirred, his eyes aglow To read the record of the passing years ; To-day, beneath the stone he resteth low, And o'er him fall a nation's grateful tears. No throne was his whence sped a King's decree, No art or science bore his humble name ; No laws he made which set a people free, No deed emblazoned on the scroll of fame ; He built no shrine, discovered no new realm, No glorious conquest won on sea or land ; The ship of State ne'er saw him at the helm, No great reform or enterprise he planned. In muddy trenches, 'neath the iron shower From hostile guns, 'mid murderous gas and flame, He grasped his rifle many a weary hour, With blistered fingers took his steady aim. For England's sake he crossed the narrow sea, Left Heaven for Hell, and peace for bitter strife ; With steadfast gaze he faced his Calvary, To right the wrongs of others gave his life. Who lieth there within the Abbey grey, So fitly companied by England's best ? Whoever faltereth not upon the day When duty calls him to the highest test ! Thus honour we, above a nameless grave, Each faithful soul who served his Maker's plan In workshop, trench, byi air, or on the wave, And proudly, gladly say, " Thou art the man."— AGRICOLA ORA.
LYRIC. Helen had a lovely face That every man adored her : Phyllis danced with such a grace That all men did applaud her :
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And Orpheus sang with such a note That men deemed his no mortal throat, But thought they heard An errant bird Above unseen implore his queen To be his toil's rewarder ! But Marjorie of all these three The graces hath—as fair as she None yet hath found recorder. HIPPONAX.
WAR MEMORIAL. To the Editor of the " Peterite." SIR,
May I once more ask your assistance in making the Peterite Roll of Honour complete ? The names of those who gave their lives for their country are being placed in the chapel at the end of this month. Every endeavour has been made to render the list complete, but it is feared that there may be omissions. I should be grateful if these could be notified immediately to me. It was agreed at a meeting of Old Peterites that in This list (to be distinguished from the roll of all who served), no rank or regiment should be recorded, but simply the name as it was known at school. The inscriptions will read (at top) :To the glory of God and in loving memory of Peterites who fell in the Great War, 1914-1918. And at bottom :El 7i) icaXtIn Ovr)cr.tv aperi,s ukpos e0-7; utryunov ;pay
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e.EXX,I61 yap ovvileovi-Er A,EvOept'av veppPeivat Ke4u,e0' Zetripcivrif xpAuevot ciAolay.
I venture to append a translation as follows :If to die nobly is life's greatest test, To us of all her boons Fate gave her best. Eager to crown our land with liberty, We died and won a praise which cannot die. I enclose a roll of names. Yours, etc., S. M. TOYNE. .
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ROLL OF HONOUR. ‘ Penty, S. W. Horton, R. M. o Allen, W. S. Phillips, W. • Harland, E. W. • Allenby, A. H. i Richards, P. A. W. .• Hutchinson, A. Attlay, W. Richardson, R. W. ., Harpley, R. A. 'L Barton, B. • Reynolds, G. B. E. *Haworth, H. S. . Baskett, R. M. • Rigby, J. R. Haynes, W. H. i Bethell, R. C. • Robinson, C. L. • Heap, T. R. Bingham, F. M. • Roy, K. J. • Beaumont, P. F. , Hillyard, N. H. e Scawin, W. N. Bedingfield, E. F. • Jones, P. B. ° Scott, G. J. * Jolly, B. 0. • Burdett, E. J. Johnson, R. D. . Shann, K. Bowman, W. H. Smith, R. R. T. 4 Kennedy, D. H. * Clarke, H. G. ' Stephenson, C. L. 0 Knowles, F. H. % Cookson, B. Storrs-Fox, G. N. G King, P. J. Clemons, A. J. • Tennant, 0. M. ' Lawton, W. V. • Colley, F. Thomlinson, G. A. • Leonard, H. S. * Crombie, W. L. ' McFarlane, W. A. 'Trotter, A. D. • Camm, B. C. ' Wadsworth M. M. Durrant, M. L. 4 Maxwell, J. W. • Watson, J. P. . Mortimer, J. • Fairbank, G. T. Nelson, Cyril. - • West, G. C. Ferguson, F. E. * Whytehead H.R.A. • Fernandes,D.L.de J. Neilson, A. J. ' Northcote, J. F. G. ∎ Windle, H. E. Fisher, T. W. ' Wilson, W. V. R. • Foster, J. C. • Pattinson, E. P. Ware, G. W. 4 Peters, Gerard. • Foster, R. D. (.. Peel, R. E. • Gray, Oswald.
O.P. NEWS. MARRIAGES.CHILMAN-WATERFALL.--On
September 22nd, 1920, at St. George's Church, Hanover Square, Howard Lea Chilman (O.P.), elder son of the Rev. G. H. Chilman (O.P.), to Dorothy Waterfall, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Waterfall, of Sheffield. GREENHOW-CUMBER.-On St. Peter's Day, June 29th, at Christ Church, Malacca, Straits Settlements, by the Ven. F. G. Swindell, M.A., Archdeacon of Singapore, assisted by the Rev. G. Dexter Allen, M.A., Chaplain to the Bishop of Singapore, and acting Chaplain of Solanger, Federated Malay States, the Rev. Edmondson Nelson Greenhow, M.A., Chaplain of Negri Sembilan, F.M.S., and acting Colonial Chaplain of Malacca, to Kathleen Clare Cumber, formerly Sister-in-charge of the Malacca Medical Mission, and daughter of the late Henry Cumber, and Mrs. Cumber,
of Catel, Guernsey, Channel Islands.
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Congratulations are due to A. P. Agnew (O.P.), of Padiham, who has headed the list of degrees at the University of Glasgow. The Reverend J. A. Molony has been appointed Chaplain of the Missions to Seamen at Lerwick, and Rector of St. Magnus' with St. Michael's, Lerwick. The Reverend Dr. G. Edmondson (0.P.), Vicar of St. Saviour's, Upper Chelsea, has been presented by his parishioners with a cheque for £300 on his retirement.
Reprinted by kind permission of the " Yorkshire Herald." " The Rev. Henry Herbert Williams, Principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, has been offered and has accepted the Bishopric of Carlisle. He is the son of the Rev. John Williams, who was Vicar of Nether and Upper Poppleton. He was born at Poppleton in December, 1872, and was educated at St. Peter's School, York, proceeding from there with a Hastings Exhibition to Queen's College, Oxford. He obtained a second class in " Moderations," and a first class in " Greats." He won the Aubery Moore studentship (1896), and in 1899 was elected a Fellow of Hertford College, where he was also tutor and .lecturer from 1909-1914. He was ordained priest in the Diocese of Ripon in 1901, and became examining chaplain to the Bishop of Llandaff in 1908, in 1913 he was appointed principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, which has long been closely associated with Queen's College, and in the following year, which saw the end of his active connection with Hertford College, he became rector of Coombe Gatcombe, Isle of Wight. In 1909-11 and 1918-2o he was select preacher at Oxford. He has been delegate of local examinations for the training of teachers and for the supervision of women students. In 1902 the Rev. H. H. Williams married Maud Elizabeth, third daughter of the late J. Y. Sergent, Fellow of Hertford. College. He has written a number of articles in the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and is a devotee of golf. The enthronement took place on August 24th, in York Minster. He has since been appointed an honorary Fellow of Queen's College, Oxford.
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CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—Eastbournian,
Merchistonian, Dunelmian, Newtonian, Monktonian, Queen's Royal College Magazine (Trinidad), Leodiensian, Malvernian, St. Peter's College Magazine (Adelaide), Haileyburian,Sedberghian, Cuthbertian, Pocklingtonian. We would like to apologise for failing to send out any copies of our last issue, which was greatly underprinted.