THE
PETERITE.
VoL. XX III. DECEMBER, 192 1.
No. 239
SCHOOL LETTER. E have, as usual, to chronicle an energetic and busy term, that has passed very pleasantly without any great mishaps. Though the Summer Term always sees the exit of many Olympians, this term has shown that their successors are quite capable of continuing their high traditions of efficiency and popularity ; especially Elliot-Smith, who is an unqualified success as the Head of the School. In Football we have had quite a successful season, although at the beginning of term our prospects were very dubious. What seemed to be mediocre material has been skilfully welded into two quite good fifteens. Our out-of-School activities have, as usual, been many and varied. The Scientific Society has become very energetic and many interesting lectures have been given. The great enthusiasm displayed for wireless telegraphy is worthy of mention, as it has been one of the great features of the term. The Musical Society, whose work is very valuable to the School, has been much in evidence during the term. A fuller account of its activities will be found an another page. There have also been two lectures given in the School ; one by Mr. Ashton, the Secretary of the Selborne Society, on " Famous Fights on English soil," and one by Mr. Webb on " Curiosities of Clothing." Mr. Tendall also organised an enjoyable singsong, and a fortnight later Mr. Peachment arranged a School Concert. At the moment of writing, the play for the end of term, " The Prisoner of Zenda " is in the midst of preparation, and promises to be thoroughly successful. We have also done some work ! We extend`a hearty welcome to Mr. Sykes and Mr. Ping, who have joined the staff this term. Col. King has admirably filled the new post of Bursar to which he was appointed last term.
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OXFORD LETTER. OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD, December 3rd,
1921.
DEAR SIRS,
Since last we wrote we have fortunately been able to welcome three additional members to Oxford, though we lost M. H. Harland and P. G. Russell at the end of last term. A. G. Wilson (B.N.C.) our new Vice-President in Oxford, has performed the duties attaching to that office with remarkable success. He has been appearing regularly as a member of B.N.C. Rugger XV. and occasionally playing Soccer and Squash, but the care of the " labs " on three afternoons in the week rather retards his activities in this direction, yet the fact that he has recently been elected a member of the " Vampires " suggest that he takes his recreation later in the day. He is shortly paying his terminal visit to Schools." E. W. Gilbert (Hertford) is still a remarkably good goalkeeper at hockey, but unfortunately is suffering from the effects of a slight motor accident. A motor collided with a bicycle and he, unfortunately for him, was on the bicycle. Howevet, the accident happened some miles out of Oxford but, fortunately, near his " digs." We hope he will recover quickly to fulfil our expectations in " Schools." D. Norwood (Hertford) has taken over the reins of office as Hon. Secretary of the Club and we wish him every success during the coming year. He has laboured most diligently this term and his efforts in minute writing are phenomenal. The Hertford Hockey XI. much appreciate his energetic efforts and, with Gilbert in goal, we understand the high position which the XI. holds in the league ! He spends many evenings with the Ascham Club. We learn that K. H. Rhodes (Worcester) is manfully bearing the burden of his share of the responsibilities of " Varsity " life. Apart from work his favourite pastime is rowing. Up to the time of going to press, there is no evidence of his acquaintance with the Oxford ' crab.' His hobbies are playing rugger occasionally for Worcester and acting as host at O.P. meetings. P. R. Morris (Trinity) has, throughout the term, been excelling himself as the base of the Trinity scrum. We understand he is a member of many clubs, by means of which he follows up his manifold interests. His absence from the dinner, due to influenza, was deeply regretted by all the members of the Club,
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F. J. Mann (Keble) has been of a retiring disposition this term, due we may suppose to the demands made upon him by work, nevertheless he has played hockey as usual- for Keble, and, we also note that one of his drawings has been published by the Clarendon Press. J. G. Hardwick's (Keble) activities have been of a rather gentler kind this term ; by the new light which he has thrown on historical and kindred subjects, he has added yet another flower to the garland of his reputation. We are very glad to welcome K. Norwood this term up at Hertford. As he was at the School before most of the O.P's at present at Oxford, it would not be right to say anyhing disrespectful of him, even if we knew anything. It is enough to say that he is the brother of the Hon. Secretary. His activities, we believe, extend from the rugger field to inter-college chess competitions. Our numbers and our fame have increased with the advent of T. Watkinson to Hertford. Early in the term he showed his affection for exercise on„and in the water, an episode which culminated in a joy ride in a hansom cab—one of those antiquated survivals almost peculiar to Oxford. We hear that golf and dancing are other forms of exercise in which he indulges. His mantelpiece ornaments are worth seeing ! We have been very pleased to have our numbers reinforced by W. E. Barton (Worcester). He is at present in ' digs ' but hopes to get into college next term. Rumours have spread concerning his prowess on the river and the rugger field. The Second Annual Dinner of the Oxford branch of the O.P. Club was held at the British-American Club on Wednesday, November 23rd, and was the occasion of a greatly appreciated visit of Mr. Toyne, our President, and Mr. Featherstone, one of our Vice-Presidents, both of whom we were very pleased to welcome to Oxford once more. Messrs. Wilson, D. Norwood, Gilbert, Rhodes, Mann, Hardwick, K. Norwood, Watkinson and Barton were also present. It is very evident from the success which, undoubtedly, attended the function that the dinner will become a permanent institution. Wishing the School every success in all its manifold interests.
We are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.
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CAMBRIDGE LETTER.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE,
To the Editors of the " Peterite."
December 4th, 1921.
DEAR SIRS, Unworthy, I fear, is the pen that has been called upon to continue the record of the doings of the Cambridge O.P's., but you will pardon, I hope, its short-comings. I write on the eve of a term alive with interest : its chief event the triumphant rout of WOMAN (yea, the destruction of the very portals of her stronghold !) ; there still remains one University for men. I could tell, too, of how the men of Caius made a sortie by night and rolled through the streets the howitzer they captured from Jesus College ; and of the charge of the Chariot of Fire with its team of gowned steeds through the Market Place on the 11th ; and of many another of " this placid back-waters' " feats. Mais
a nos moutons !
Tendall has been vigorous in the Hockey world, in his capacity as Clare College Secretary : that he also works, row upon row of neatly ticketed, infinitely precious phials of chemicals which he has concocted bear abundant testimony. English (Clare) with an exam. this month has been too busy (too lazy ? certainly not !) for anything but solid work. This also applies to Metcalfe (Trinity) but he has been known to brandish a ping-pong racquet. Tomlinson (Christ's) has had bad luck with his leg again and owing to an operation could not keep last May term, but he is up once more this year, and has played for the Varsity at Lacrosse. Dawson (John's) has been playing (I quote his words) " a certain amount of hockey with no result but bruises," and has " been teaching the young idea how to cox." He has also been working hard—" of course ! " Reed, Peterhouse Secretary for Rugger has been playing with the verve and enterprise we knew so well at York. He was one of the thousand victims of the Great Hoax when, with G Hall packed, (even with dons and their wives and the learned and sedate ! ) Sir A. Conan-Doyle " failed to materialise. – enjoying a somewhat belated dinner, oblivious of surroundings !
Duringtheo'spawitMcksobenravusly
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Birks (Selwyn), too, has been revealing the mysteries of the Cam to fresh coxes : he is coxing the College 1st boat in the Lents, and has done some sculling, rewarded but yesterday by a chilly ducking from which he is only just clean and dry. He has also been again trying to arouse interest in Fives, but this time with some success !! With all best wishes for a repetition of last year's histrionic triumph. We are, Yours sincerely, O.P. CANTAB.
LEEDS LETTER.
THE UNIVERSITY, LEEDS. DEAR SIRS, This is the first time that the O.P's at Leeds have been able to offer a letter, but now that " We are seven " we feel that we are in a position to do so. H. E. K. Reynolds is reading for his final M.B., but finds time to help with the new boat-house we are building. So far active rowing has not been possible this term, but we look for a vigorous revival of the Boat club. Platt is a medical, too, and when not reading condensed Anatomy finds time for golf and has reached the final stages of the Medical School Tournament. About Powell we do not know a great deal. A cross examination has not yielded good results but we do know that he is an Agricultural expert and a shining light in the rugger world. Johnstone too, is rather a recluse, but we have heard that he is an engineer as well as a great one-step expert. Green is a colour chemist and hails from York. This would not be worth noting if he did not give the 8-25 so many misses owing to the great attraction of his bed. He spends most of his time in the dye-house, but nobody has seen any of his work. This term we welcome Burridge and Gray. Both have come up as Medicals and have fully entered into our life.
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Burridge seems frightfully full of affairs but can always manage to be in the Hall for the lunch time dance and at the Rooms for afternoon tea. He is going to join the Boat Club when it gets going and at present helps with the Club-house. Gray is a great man on the Hockey Team, and is to be congratulated upon getting his place during his first term. He is an ardent listener to the lectures and generally ends up by asking " did you understand it ? " We wish the School every success during the coming year, and hope to be able to welcome any more Peterites who are joining us up here. Yours etc., 26/11/21. THE O.P's, LEEDS.
FOOTBALL. Matches played, 9 ; Won, 4 ; Lost, 5.
Points for, 119. Against, 109.
Date. Versus 1. Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. H 15. Pocklington School A 22. York A.R.U.F.C. H 29. Leeds Grammar School H Nov. 16. Ripon Grammar School H „ 23. Giggleswick School A 26. Hull and East Riding "A "H 3. Ampleforth H Dec. ,, 7. Yorkshire Wanderers H Oct. ,,
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lost won won lost won lost won lost lost
8 20 16 6 54 6 6 3 Nil
14 3 8 16 Nil 26 4 II 16
THE SCHOOL V. MIDDLESBROUGH. Our first match. Owing to the drought the ground was really unfit to play on. We had hardly got together, and on the day's play deserved to lose. Result : Middlesbrough, 14 ; St. Peter's 5. THE SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON. We beat our opponents forward and as a result had a comparatively easy victory. Individually the backs were good, Tasker scoring several good tries. Result : Pocklington, 3 ; St. Peter's, 20.
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THE SCHOOL V. YORK R.U.F.C.
After playing very scrappily in the first half, we settled down and scored a meritorious win, There was some distinctly good breaking through by our centre three-quarters. Donking, Sewell and Elliott-Smith played particularly well for us. Result : St. Peter's, 16 ; York, 8. THE SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. We did not play well in this match. Holding an advantage forward, our backs gave the game away. Nearly all the Leeds scoring was from faulty passing when we were attacking. It became obvious in this match that the slowness of our threequarter line, and the want of vol;s shown by all the outsides was likely to be a great handicap. Result : Leeds G.S., r6 ; St. Peter's, 6. THE SCHOOL
V.
RIPON.
An easy win for us owing to the marked superiority of our forwards. Result : York, 53 ; Ripon, Nil. THE SCHOOL
V.
GIGGLESWICK.
We took some time-to settle down, and Giggleswick were all over us in the first ten minutes, scoring twice. Then our forwards rather dominated the game, and but for dropped passes we should have scored several times. Our tackling was not good, too many men going high for their man : though deserving to lose, we think the score rather flatters our opponents. Result : Giggleswick, 26 ; St. Peter's, 6. THE SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Ampleforth College, who have a remarkable record this year, having won all their school matches, visited York on Saturday. December 4th. A really thrilling game was seen, the match being a duel between the Ampleforth outsides and the St. Peter's forwards. The game settled down in the Ampleforth half, but after twelve minutes play, a clever movement by the visiting threequarters, led to them scoring far out. They scored twice more before half-time and then led by eleven points to nil. In the second half the St. Peter's forwards dominated the game. Wheeling the scrums and breaking up quickly they made repeated attacks on the Ampleforth line. As repeatedly the Ampleforth backs broke away.
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Geldart, Roche and Livingstone combined beautifully, but their attempts to score were rendered abortive by the splendid tackling of the home side. Donking particularly distinguished himself in defence. Towards the end in a determined attack by the home forwards led by Elliot-Smith, Sewell scored for St. Peters, and this was the only score in the second half. Result : Ampleforth College, II ; St. Peters, 3. The improvement in the School team was most marked in this match. Better wheeling and more dashing forward rushes have seldom been seen on our ground. Elliot-Smith and Sewell were always to the fore, and every one kept going at top pressure from start to finish. Of the backs, Donking, Cadell, Cooper and Huffam did a great deal of good tackling, and seldom made a mistake. The result was very much to our credit, considering the wonderful record of our opponents, and the fact that Jefferson and Tasker, two of our best outsides, were unable to play.
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. The football record in the School during the last three years has been a remarkably fine one, only four matches having been lost during that time. • With only three old colours available, it was felt that we should have some difficulty in keeping up to that standard. Beginning rather weakly, it looked as if those fears were going to be justified : however, every one set to work with a will, and the result was a steady improvement which culminated in a quite remarkable achievement, against Ampleforth. They had won all their school matches, having beaten both Sedbergh, and Durham ; but the match here will be remembered not for the brilliance of our all conquering opponents, but for the way our much lighter pack routed our heavy opponents and caused their backs to play a defensive game. We had quite a good pack—if they had not failed unaccountably on one occasion, they might have been written down as excellent. Elliot-Smith, Sewell and Mack were a strong front row, always beating the other side for possession : they wheeled quickly, broke up smartly and came away at once in a body. Many experiments were tried behind the scrum, Jefferson, Donking and Huffam being the only men to keep their places throughout the season. Donking was the mainstay outside, playing equally well at half or three-quarter. The kicking was on the whole good, and the tackling improved wonderfully as the
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season went on. The tackling of the outsides was as striking a feature as the wheeling and dribbling of the forwards. Unfortunately passes were often badly given and as often badly taken, and many a try that was skilfully worked up to, went a begging for want of a safe pair of hands. The keenness throughout the School was as great as ever, and Elliot-Smith is to be congratulated on the way he managed the school football, and led and kept his team together.
CHARACTERS OF THE XV. L. ELLIOT-SMITH (1920-21). Has captained the team well and got the best possible out of his forwards. Strong and heavy, he is a good scrummager : good on the line-out and with a useful hand-off he was often conspicuous in dashes for the line. His foot-work has improved out of all knowledge. He is the most " likely " forward we have turned out for some time, and ought to have a chance at Cambridge. W. H. JEFFERSON (1920-21). Was some time finding his form of last season. On his day he is a brilliant outside half. Quite tireless he often got across and helped his three-quarters in defence. Was too often tackled with the ball, having to some extent lost his power to see when a break through was possible. Kicked with good judgment. E. G. H. MACK (192o-21). A hard working forward, invaluable in the tight. Would have been as valuable in the loose but for his eccentricities, and unwillingness to part with the ball. He is a good dribbler and full of dash, and some of his kicking was very good indeed. R. V. C. GRAY (192o-21). Unfortunately could not play much owing to illness. He is a fast forward, without much stamina : was useful as wing three-quarter at the end of the season. T. W7 DONKING (1921-22). The " deus ex machina " of the outsides, tackling brilliantly and getting us out of numerous difficulties. His defence was remarkable, but he could open up the game with considerable skill. Was good in attack too, but was not well supported, and most of his attacking efforts were on his own. His kicking might be improved.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
E. P. SEWELL (1921-22). A very good forward who played his hardest from start to finish. In the tight he had no superior ; in the loose, he tackled well and dribbled, but was too fond of staggering into trouble when the ball was in his hands— must learn to use his eyes and his head, good on the line out. N. PULLAN. A thoroughly sound forward, working well in the scrum, and dribbling and tackling well in the loose. Rather on the slow side. With more weight and strength he should be first rate. J. TASKER. Quite a dangerous three-quarter with good pace and a swerve. Never fitted in with the side and dropped passes at critical times. W. H. HUFFAM. Played very consistently at full back. Has not much length with his kicking, but as a rule found touch well. His tackling was sound, and he went down pluckily to rushes. R. W. A. COOPER. Did very well as scrum half. Tackling well and coming round the scrum smartly, his defence was sound. Got the ball away smartly, if sometimes blindly. H. C. NEWHOUSE. Hard working forward. Good in the scrum, and quite useful in a rush. F. R. HAwARD. A variable forward. Played some very good games. Slow in starting. R. F. YATES. Very useful forward, especially as a winger. Did some very smart tackling on occasions. J. N. AVERY. A promising forward. Broke away quickly, and was very good at a dribble. J. LADD. A good kick and improved tackler. Had not much dash ; shows promise. H. CADELL. A sound three-quarter, who should become good. Has a safe pair of hands, and was not afraid to break through. Poor kick. CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS,
I should like to express publicly, on behalf of the School, the gratitude we all feel to Mr. Tendall for his valuable help in coaching the Football teams this year. All the players know how energetic and enthusiastic he has been, and we owe him many
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thanks for devoting so much of his time to the School Football. I should also like to take this opportunity of thanking all masters and others who have taken part in the School games, and those masters who have been kind enough to give up their time to referee other games. Yours etc., L. ELLIOT-SMITH,
Captain of Football.
MUSICAL SOCIETY. Two excellent little concerts followed by a rousing sing-song are the only meetings to which the Society has been able to ask an audience this term. The remainder of the term has been taken up with preparing for tie School Concert and the. Theatricals. The outstanding feature of the term has been the growth of the School Orchestra. Of those who played with precision and effect at the School Concert quite half had been learning only a few weeks. Any boy who cares, can take a place in the Orchestra after a few weeks' practice. The instruments most needed are :any brass instrument, e.g. Cornet, Trombone and the like, any reed instrument, e.g. Oboe, Clarionet, Bassoon. We do not advise boys to take up violins or 'cellos unless they already know something about music and are prepared to put in a good deal of practice. Nor do we need more flutes or piccolos. The biggest bands are generally content with two. We now have in the School Orchestra seven violins, one viola, two 'cellos, two flutes, drums and cymbals.
SCHOOL CONCERT. A highly successful School Concert was given on Saturday, November 26th, which was very much enjoyed by all the School, and a large number of visitors. Our thanks are due to Mr. C. H. Peachment, the president of the School Musical Society, who deserves great credit for the admirable manner in which he organised and conducted the performance, besides training and instructing the Orchestra.
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SCHOOL CONCERT.
After the concert had been opened in the customary manner by two School songs, Mr. P. H. Sykes played an admirable " Berceuse " of Chopin, which was greatly appreciated and received an enthusiastic encore. Mrs. Peachment then gave us a song from Madame Butterfly, followed by " Down Here " as an encore. Her particularly fine voice was heard to advantage in the Hall, and we were all highly delighted by her songs. Our gratitude is due to her for so kindly coming forward to sing. " The Songsters " a large and tuneful choir, then gave us a pleasing rendering of " Golden Slumbers." This was followed by selections from " Monsieur Beaucaire " played by the School Orchestra. We cannot speak too highly of the excellence of their execution, and the progress they have made this term, under the direction of Mr. Peachment. A fuller account of the activities of the Musical Society will be found elsewhere. The other items on the programme were unison songs by the ' Juniors, more delightful songs from Mrs. Peachment, and some more school songs. In conclusion, we should like to congratulate all those concerned in providing us with a very enjoyable evening and some really good music. SCHOOL CONCERT. November 26th, 1921. I. SONG WITH CHORUS " Bonnie Dundee " THE JUNIORS " The Vicar of Bray " THE SCHOOL 2. SONG " One Fine Day " (Madame Butterfly) MRS. C. H. PEACHMENT. 3. PART SONG ... " Golden Slumbers " ... THE SONGSTERS . INSTRUMENTAL ... " Selections from M. Beaucaire " THE ORCHESTRA. 5. UNISON SONGS " Chanson de Florian " THE JUNIORS " Melody in F " " The Soldiers' Chorus " 6. SONG " Down in the Forest " MRS. H. PEACHMENT 7. SONG " Here's a Health unto His Majesty " I. JUNIORS. 2. SCHOOL. 3. MASTERS. 8. SONG WITH CHORUS " When Johnnie comes Marching Home " THE JUNIORS. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. This term has been one of the most successful terms for the Society. Our General Meeting was held at 12-15 on Friday, September 3oth, and various decisions were arrived at. The first business was to elect the officers, and the following were duly elected :— President : S. M. TOYNE, EsQ. Vice-Presidents : C. R. FEATHERSTONE,, ESQ. R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ. Hon. Treasurer : A. J.. A. WOODCOCK, EsQ. Hon. Secretary : B. McCALL. Committee : C. RICE. L. HEADLAM. J. W. H. CRAVEN. A wireless branch was formed under the direction of L.Headlam. Membership tickets were introduced and a term programme was printed. The present number of members is 83, as against 26 the preceding winter. Our first lecturer, A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., was given only two days' notice, and in the end gave us on October 8th, a lecture on insects entitled " Some life Histories." Our amateur lectures were started by B. McCall, who with 3o odd slides, lectured on the " Rudiments of Architecture " on October 22nd. On November 12th, J. W. H. Craven lectured on " Wireless Telephony " with some slides hired from Messrs. Marconi Ltd. He had hoped to give a practical demonstration, but that was found impossible. B.M.
OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS. The Annual Camp was held at Strensall this Summer. The contingent had over 73 Cadets under canvas. There was plenty of work to be done and it was apparently done well and keenly, the reports on the p?rformance of the contingent in camp and in the field, being favourable. At the camp sports, the Battalion of which we formed a part, was represented by the school in two events : also Blair of the Manor was successful in winning the boxing at his weight. We rather missed the soldier band, which cheered our odd hours at the camp in the south last year. ,
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GYMNASIUM.
A large number of recruits have been absorbed into the Corps lately, and the approximate present strength is now 130, showing a considerable increase on the half year. We have to record with regret the transfer of a most popular officer to Uppingham School O.T.C., Mr. P. B. King. During this term Mr. Sykes has attended many parades of the Corps, so that the shortage of officers has not been felt. Owing to a long list of members leaving the school, many of the N.C.O's. are inexperienced, but they are rapidly becoming efficient in their duties. A parade in celebration of Armistice Day was held on the iith November ; also the contingent in company with other O.T.C's. in this area attended a demonstration of tactics, held at the West Yorkshire Depot. On the whole I think we may fairly congratulate ourselves on a successful term's work.
O.T.C. PROMOTIONS.
Sgt. Donking L/cpl. Jefferson Cpl. Lorrain Smith L/cpl. Hodd L/cpl. Bullen L/cpl. Tasker L/Cpl. Cassels Cdt. Blair Cdt. Mack Cdt. Sewell*
to be
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C.S.M. C.Q.M.S. Sgt. Sgt. Cpl. Cpl. Cpl. L/Cpl. L/Cpl. L/Cpl.
21. Sept., 1921. 28. 28. 30. y, 28. October, 1921. 29. 3o. 22. Sept., 1921. tl
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24.
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25.
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Cadets Avery, Pullan and Haward acting L/cpls. (on probation).
GYMNASIUM. There is nothing of particular interest to report in this • department. We hope to have some boxing and gymnastic news for the next issue.
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LIBRARY NOTES. The following have been appointed librarians this term : A. T. Blair, R. V. C. Gray, J. Richardson, H. Linton, F. R. Haward, and A. Brown. The following books have been added to the library this term : B 234 Europe and Beyond.—Marriot. 235 The Tradition of the Roman Empire.—Russell. 236 The Decline and Fall of Napoleon.—Wolseley. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) 237-9 History of The Popes (3 vols.)—Ranke. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) C 192 A Philosopher with Nature.—Kidd. 193 Maps—their History and lives.—Fordham. 194 The world of sound.—Bragg. 195 Historical Eclipses.—Fotheringham. D 115. Mr. Wells as a Historian.—Gomme. E 46-51 Church History (6 vols).—Fuller. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) F 153 Alpine Journal.— (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) G 303 Parodies Regained.—Evoe. (E. V. Knox.) 304 Literature of Europe (4 vols.).—Hallam. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) Reading Room Fiction. R 509 Bright Articles only.—A. P. Herbert. 510 The Sunny Side.—A. A. Milne. 511 The Wherefore and the Why.—A. P. Herbert. 512 The Escaping Club.—A. J. Evans. 513 The Dark Geraldine.—Ferguson. 514 The Chronicles of Dawnhope.—G. F. Bradley. 515 Romance to the Rescue.—Mackail. 516 Wolves of God.—A. Blackwood.
NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate T. W. Donking and E. P. Sewell on receiving their School Football Colours this term ; and also J. N. Avery, H. G. Coates, F. R. Haward, N. Pullan, H. Huffam, J. Ladd, R. F. Yates, F. N. Terry, J. H. Newhouse, R. W. A. Cooper, G. Marwood, and H. Cadell on their 2nd XV. Colours.
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NOTES AND ITEMS.
The following are the new School Monitors this term; T. W. Donking, W. H. Jefferson, N. K. Lindsay, E. Lorrain Smith, C. E. S. Bullen, A. T. Blair, E. G. H. Mack, and R. V. C. Gray. The new House Monitors are : House, H. N. Hodd ; Grove, E. P. Sewell ; Dayboys, J. Richardson and W. H. Cassels ; Manor, J. Ladd ; Rise, J. N. Avery. We offer our sincerest congratulations to K. G. Chilman, Esq., on being selected to play hockey for Yorkshire. We also congratulate E. G. H. Mack on being awarded his Cricket Colours for the Way Farers. The magnificent display of fireworks on the 5th of November was very much enjoyed by all those who were present. We wish the Headmaster and his party the best of luck on their forthcoming expedition to Norway. On Armistice Day we had a very impressive service in the Chapel, which was followed by a parade, when the O.T.C. saluted the flag. The Last Post was then played by the Band Instructor, and the corps then marched past. The Headmaster congratulated the corps on a smart turn-out. On Advent Sunday afternoon, the School, in accordance with annual custom, attended Evensong in the Minster. Mr. Tendall gave an organ recital in the Chapel on Sunday, November 13th, which was very much appreciated. The preachers in the Chapel this term were : Mr. Toyne on September 28th and October 3oth, Mr. Barnby on October znd and November zoth, The Very Rev. the Dean of York on October 9th, the Rev. F. Young, Representative of the S.P.G., on October 16th, and the Rev. M. S. Evers on November 6th. We should like to express our gratitude to Mr. Yeld who has recently presented the School with two engravings, and has also given several books to the Library.
JUNIOR SCHOOL.
To Miss Beckett, who has taken the place of Mr. Finch in the Junior School, we extend a hearty welcome. This has been a most successful term in the Junior School and the standard of work is very much higher. Games, as usual, have been well attended and much appreciated.
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In consequence of bad weather the match against Red House School was abandoned. Although the Junior School put up a good fight they were badly beaten by the Rise Juniors. However, some very keen matches have been played between the boys of St. Wilfrid's and St. Olave's in which much interest was taken. We are grateful to all who have supervised or given any assist. ance at games. A few character plays arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Goolden and Miss Crawley are being presented by the Olavites at the end of term. They promise to be very successful and will no doubt encourage the boys to attempt bigger things in the future. The Junior School offer hearty congratulations to Mr. Chilman on playing Hockey for the County.
SALVETE. Stansfield, J. Horobin, F. D. Baker, E. T. N. Banks, P.
Raw, T. Crawford, T. Foster, T. D. G. Vowles, G. R.
Fox, G. R. Smythe, C. S. Scholey, J. Hill, C. H.
VALETE. Burton, J. W. Y. Lace, L. G. C. Frankland, H. A.
Stuart, T. E. Hills, H. . Bell, J. H.
Buchanan, W. H. Hunter, 0. Jauncey, H. H.
SHAKESPEARE. An experiment in Shakespeare teaching was instituted this term. The same play was read throughout the School in a month. At the end of this time each boy was at any rate given the opportunity of being fairly conversant with the chief characters and their principal speeches. Minute details, which so often give a permanent distaste for literature in boys, were ignored. The School then went to see Mr. Charles Doran and his company perform the play " Henry V." at the Theatre. It was interesting to observe how much life and meaning he managed to put into passages which had appeared to drag in the previous readings.
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Mr. Doran in the character of the King was more restrained than the majority of actors taking this part. The play undoubtedly gains by this restraint, which rescues the King from appearing merely a sabre rattling braggart. Many of the School saw Macbeth " " Midsummer Night's Dream," and Julius Clesar," also, and on more than one occasion helped in the minor parts. . On the Tuesday, Mr. Doran gave a very original lecture on Shakespeare. His comparisons of Shakespearian characters with personages of the twentieth century was very instructive and undcubtedly gave us one of the clues why Shakespeare has lived to the present day, and is still regarded as the master playwright.
AREOPAGITES. The Council of the Areopagus has held two meetings this term, one on Sunday, November 6th, when the Rev. M. S. Evers, R. V. C. Gray, and R. F. Yates were present as visitors, and one on the following Sunday, wren R. F. Yates was present. The following have been elected delegates this term :—N. K. Lindsay, L. Elliot-Smith, H. N. Hodd, and E. G. H. Mack. The Tamias is N. K. Lindsay.
IN MEMORIAM. Strong still but of the ancient stamp, Which gave to Church and State and Camp, To ships and to far lands its share Of those who've carried everywhere The British flag, the British plan Of liberty for everyman. St. Peter's School to-day recalls Her sons who learnt within these walls, That life is to be used with zeal And gladness for the common weal. Whether it be in joyous games Which frank and eager boyhood claims, Or on the dreadful battlefield, When lives must serve as Freedom's shield : To-day the School recalls each son Whose immortality is won. Who gave the best they had to give Their lives—that we and ours might live,
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Gave gladly God's best gift to them The tide of tyranny to stem. And none of us will e'er forget The great example they have set. Yet lest we should, their names shall shine Emblazoned on the sacred shrine. That when in this God's House we kneel The memory of them may steal ; Through the young hearts that worship here, And call in accents sweet and clear From where they breathe the Peace of God ; To follow in the path they trod. For them death is not strange nor sad, They are with God and they are glad ; And from their names an incense springs To soothe the pangs that sorrow brings, Because we cannot tell them here, How great we hold them and how dear. G.Y.
VALETE. H. G. CRAWSHAW. 1914-21. Head of School, School Monitor. Head of Rise. Upper VI. Modern. First XI., 1918-19-20-21. Colours, 1919-20-21. Capt., 1920-I. First IV., 1918-21. Colours, 1918-21. Captain of Boats, 1920-1. First XV., 1919-21. Colours, 1919-21. Secretary, 1920-21. Sgt. in O.T.C. Editor of Peterite. Head Librarian. School Choir. Delegate of the Areopagites. T. WATKINSON. 1914-21. School Monitor. Head of Dayboys. ' Upper VI. Classical. Editor of Peterite. B. A. C. GRAY. 1917-21. School Monitor. Head of House. First XI., 1920. First XI. Hockey, 1920. Captain of Hockey, 1921. First. XV., 1920-1. C.S.M. in O.T.C. J. A. HANSON. 1918-21. House Monitor. VI Modern. First XI., 1921. First XI., Hockey, 1921. First XV., 1920-I. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. D. BURRIDGE. 1916-21. School Monitor, Dayboys. VI. Modern. Second XV., 1920-1. Cpl. in O.T.C. J. D. MOORE. 1918-21. House Monitor. Head of Manor. V. Modern. L. WIGHTMAN. 1918-21, House Monitor, Manor. V. Classical,
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A. N. JOHNSON. 1919-21. Dayboy. VI. Modern. A. L. B. PATTINSON. 1918-21. VI. Classical. First XI., 1921. First XI. Hockey, 1921. School House. W. BARTON. 1918-21. V. Modern, House Monitor. Rise. C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. First XI., 1921. Second XV., 1921. B. M. A. SMITH. 1919-21. Grove House. Played for Second XV., 1919-20. Third Boating IV. Remove B. HEARN, C. 1919-21. Dayboy. V. Modern. RYMER. 1918-21. Dayboy. V. Modern. CARNEY, W. J. 1919-21. School House. Second XV., 1920-I. Played for Second XI., 1919. Second School Boating Colours, 1921. B2. ASHTON, C. 1917-21. School House. Remove B. C. E. RUSSELL. 1919-21. School House. Bi. W. T. BRIGGS. 1919-21. Grove. V. Modern. BURGIN, J. C. 1918-21. Grove. Remove B. CATTLEY, R. W. 1919-21. Grove Bi. E. C. BARKER. 1919-21. Rise. B3. 0. B. JEPSON. 1918-21. School House. First XV., 1920-1. First XI., 1920-I.
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School House.
Ives B3. Lace, C2. Buchanan, B4. Blamires, CI.
Smyth, Bz. Burton, C2. Timmins, B3. Robinson, mi., B4.
Rise House.
Stuart, CI. Daintry, mi., B3. Helmsley, Remove A.
Harris, Bi. Cattley, C2. Lewes, B3. Hodsman, CI.
Manor House.
Sellers, Bi. Hewitt, Remove A. McGoverne, Bi. Goodenham,
Dayb oys.
McCowan, ma., Remove A. Crawford, ma., B2. Aitchinson, CI. Storrs-Fox, H. M. C2. Wilcock, mi., C2. Richards, mi., C2. Crawford, mi., C2.
Grove House.
McCowan, mi., Br. Ryder, CI. Hunter, C2. Storrs-Fox, P. Cz. Hunt, mi., C2. Peacock, C2.
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Our congratulations are due to H. S. King Reynolds (O.P.) of Leeds University, who recently won the annual Class Prize in Clinical Surgery awarded by Sir Berkeley Monyhan, Professor of Surgery in the University of Leeds. We extend our deepest sympathy to L. W. Huffam, Esq., O.P., upon his recent bereavement We congratulate H. F. S. Gedge on playing in the Yorkshire County Rugger Trials.
IN MEMORIAM.
It is with great regret, that we hear as we go to press that J. de R. Dooley died in the Military Hospital, Aldershot, on November 2oth, 1921. For sometime past he had been stationed in Ireland having been seconded from the 4th Dragoon Guards to the Tank Corps. At school, he was always a great enthusiast in the O.T.C. from its start, until he went to Sandhurst. He was head of the Grove, Captain of the XV. and in the school boat. His early death will be a great blow to his many school friends and to his regiment in which he was most popular. HuFFAM.—November i8th, at a Nursing Home, Scarborough, Annis Burland, the dearly loved wife of Leonard Wm. Huffam, 0.P., of Mahon.