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PET ERITE. XXIII. MARCH, 1922. No. 240 SCHOOL LETTER.
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It is proposed, moreover, to increase the activities of the School by adding a Swimming Bath to the buildings It is a want that has long been felt, and the project should have the warmest support of all Peterites, past and present. The scheme will be found fully dealt with in another place. That is for the summer and for this term we can look back on ten weeks of sunshine and success. The Hockey XI. under the captaincy of J. Tasker, and the able coaching of S. M. Toyne, Esq., has had a season that can be compared with some of the best the school has known. We should like to take this opportunity of congratulating K. G. Chilman, Esq., on playing for Yorkshire and the North, and B. A. C. Gray on his Leeds University Cap. On the river, although School races have been impossible, the various house crews have had an energetic and exciting time. On one occasion, though, four stalwarts forsook the comparative comfort of a boat for the liquid discomfort of the river : February, we are told, is not a suitable time of year for bathing. Junior Football, too, has been going strong, and a Colts XV. has met Aysgarth and Ampleforth.
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The Sports are to take place on Wednesday, April 5th, on which occasion we hope to see many great deeds done. The boom in the Scientific Society continues and it has been especially active this term. Might we suggest the inauguration of some sort of Literary and Debating Society ? It is a want that is very much felt in the School, and it is thought that some organisation of this sort would be very popular. We extend our hearty congratulations to H. W. Liddle, Esq., Housemaster of Clifton Manor, on the birth of a daughter.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR SIRS, In spite of the proverbially inclement character of an Oxford Hilary Term, the activities of the Club have been continued unrestricted. In addition to the usual two General Meetings there have been informal gatherings on two or three evenings of the term at which affairs, important and unimportant, have been discussed. But to go into further detail :A. G. Wilson has been as versatile as usual. Among other things he has played for Richmond against Cambridge and for B.N.C. against all-corners. The Vampires' claim some of his attention but nothing deters him from fulfilling his vice-presidential duties to the satisfaction of all. The 'Varsity life is indeed fun ! '
P. R. Morris has been prevented from turning out to serve the Trinity pack this term owing to 'flu, and he has been unfit most of the term. He has spent several evenings with the Aschan and he continues to work most assiduously. '
E. W. Gilbert has kept goal—but there is no need to remind your readers again of his prowess on the hockey field ; he himself will tell you that only 49 goals have been scored against him and further, that on 23 (or was it 24 ?) of these occasions, he was completely unsighted. He not only continues to speak at all General Meetings of the Club, but on one occasion in the Union boldly ranged himself on the side of the Vice-Chancellor when the latter was being subjected to a vote of censure.
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D. Norwood unfortunately injured his ankle in the last week of last term in a street brawl' Consequently he was unable to dance in the vac' or play hockey for Hertford until late this term. The fact that he digs in Divinity Road has not made him change his school for Theology. He is a billiard sharper and an expert at ping-pong. His 22nd birthday was no ordinary celebration. '
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K. H. Rhodes has trained hard, eaten hard, and rowed hard, and all with eminent success, as the Worcester college torpid in which he rowed succeeded in going head of the river. Oars now form a prominent feature ill his scheme of mural decoration. We fear his work has been sadly neglected. This seems a disputed point. F. J. Mann has played Hockey as usual for Keble. His appearance at the Town Hall in scarlet silk, caused some sensation, and we understand that a certain lady lent him her shoes to complete the picture. J. G. Hardwick has been rowing in " toggers " this term. In other matters he has been singularly silent : on request he has refused to divulge any more of his doings. K. Norwood leads a somewhat retired life, but has distinguished himself in goal for the Hertford ' Soccer' team. Rumours of his prowess in the world of chess also are prevalent. T. Watkinson likes Oxford. W. E. Barton has been spending every afternoon this term in propelling one bit of wood through the water by means of another, in other words he has been rowing, and so has had no time for anything else (work ?) But in the rowing line he has distinguished himself, and S. Peter's, by stroking the Worcester College znd Torpid which made four bumps.' '
We must congratulate the School Hockey XI. on its achievements this term up to date and wish them every success in their remaining matches. We remain, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.
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THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. LEEDS LETTER. THE UNION ROOMS, THE UNIVERSITY, LEEDS,
22/3/22.
DEAR SIRS,
This term we have to report that Reynolds is working very hard and we congratulate him in his latest success in the examination world. Platt too, has been going strong, he unfortunately lost the Medical School Golf Tournament after reaching the final stage, but passed his 2nd M.B. in fine style. Powell, we congratulate upon his success in the football world, he has played regularly for the XV. and well deserved his cap, which he has been awarded. An interview with Johnstone has not yielded much result. He has played for the XV. and distinguished himself on several occasions. Gray and Burridge seem to spend a great deal of time in lectures and Labs. The former is to be congratulated upon receiving his Hockey Colours, while the latter has spent some time with the Boat Club. Strange tales are told about coming from Bradford and we know Burridge was in the crew. Yours, etc., THE LEEDS O.P's. THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. On December 15th and 16th, at the end of last term, the School presented " The Prisoner of Zenda." The play was indubitably a tremendous success, and the crowded houses that saw it nightly, enjoyed it enormously. The " book " is the stage version of the famous novel by Anthony Hope, and is too well-known to need any introduction. The interpretation as a whole was extraordinarily good, and owed much of its polish to the able management of Mr. Tendall, to whose skill and patience at rehearsals those who took part in the play bear warm testimony. The setting was very good indeed, particularly in Acts I. and IV. Mr. Toyne filled the dual role of King Rudolf V. and Rudolf Rassendyll with his customary skill and energy. He shewed the
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distinction between the two characters very well, and although perhaps the part of the real King was not quite suited to his particular style, he displayed his undoubted talents at their very best. He was weaker in the Fourth Act, if one may criticise, where he seemed to exaggerate the madness of the King. Miss Evelyn was very charming as the Princess Flavia. She had a hard part to play, and managed to subjugate the sentimentality of it very effectually. She was seen at her best in the Second Act, and was certainly one of the successes of the play. Mr. Tendall gave us a spirited rendering of Black Michael's part, and looked most villainous. Mrs. Toyne deserves the highest of praise for her acting in the She softened down the difficult part of Antoinette de Mauban. harshness of the part to an admirable degree, and at the same time acted with vigour and effect. Her's was one of the finest performances of the play. The Colonel Sapt of H. N. Hodd was undoubtedly good. He had a great deal to do and did it well, although his make-up was rather unconvincing. He managed to infuse just the right military tone into his part. ' A. J. Blair gave us Fritz von Tarlenheim as he should have been. His stage appearance was very smart, and his clear enunciation made him audible everywhere. Mr. Goolden's Bertram Bertrand was very effective, and much appreciated by the audience. He splashed canvas as one " to the manner born " and his embarrassment in Act III. was a piece of finished acting. Detchard was played by E. G. H. Mack in a way that left no doubts as to his capabilities. E. Lorrain Smith made a very warlike and convincing Marshal Strakenz. N. K. Lindsay as Rupert of Hentzau was really good, but too much inclined to gesticulate. He was at his best in the Third Act with Mr. Toyne. The Brothers Teppich and Frau Teppich made an amusing trio in the Second Act. Mr. Liddle gave us a delightful cameo of Lord Topham. E. P. Sewell was reassuring as Ludwig, and L. Headlam was a smart Toni, B. McCall was a good Josef, W. H. Cassels, J. Tasker, and R. F. Yates, were most courtierlike. Miss Toyne was a fairy-like figure in Act II. Everyone concerned deserves the highest praise for a representation that came up to some of the finest pieces that have ever been played at S. Peter's. The play went without any serious hitch every night, and Mr. Toyne and Mr. Tendall both did their best to make it a success, and they certainly did so.
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Mr. Peachment also contributed to the success by superintending the painting of the scenery, and acting as conductor to the School orchestra which provided some charming music during the entr'actes. The scenery was generally thought to be better than any previous occasion, and all those concerned in its production deserve congratulations for their hard work and successful results. DRAMATIS PERSONX. In order of appearance.
... R. 0. Goolden, Esq. Bertram Bertrand ... ... B. McCall Josef ... ... S. M. Toyne, Esq. Rudolf Rassendyll (Rudolf V.) ... A. T. Blair Fritz von Tarlenheim H. N. Hodd Colonel Sapt ... G. F. Tendall, Esq. Michael, Duke of Strelsau Mrs. Toyne Antoinette De Mauban E. G. H. Mack Detchard J. N. Avery Lorenz Teppich P. H. Sykes, Esq. Franz Teppich Mrs. Atkinson Frau Teppich (wife to Franz) F. Yates, W. H. Cassels, J. Tasker Courtiers ... H. W. Liddle, Esq. Lord Topham ... E. Lorrain Smith Marshal Strakenz Miss M. Evelyn Princess Flavia ... Miss Toyne Flavia's Attendant ... E. P. Sewell Ludwig .. L. Headlam Toni ... N. K. Lindsay Rupert of Hentzau . .
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SCENE PAINTERS. L. Headlam. W. H. Jefferson. F. R. Haward. L. J. Watson. C. H. Peachment, Esq. Act I. A Forest near Zenda. Act II. The Winter Palace at Strelsau. Act 'III. Castle at Tarlenheim.
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ACT IV. A Cell in the Castle of Zenda. Time—The present. School Orchestra—Selections from " Monsieur Beaucaire." Costumes by J. Birkenshaw, Liverpool. Make up by Mr. Bland, Market Street, York. HOCKEY. At the time of writing we can confidently say that the School has had the best hockey season which they have ever had. It is particularly gratifying, as on the first Senior game, the team was very destitute of experienced players. There was only one old colour. Mushy ice and falls of snow prevented any further practice before the Leeds University match. To our surprise the School won by no fewer than 12 goals to o. Tasker forward, and Carney at half-back and Leversedge and Mack at back played excellently. Gradually the team became a level well balanced side and now it is the best we have turned out. We should have beaten Ripon School by many more goals on a rolled ground, as stick work was quite impossible there. The forwards are quite fast and have at last entirely scotched the old vice of stopping the ball with foot and hand. This may be permissible occasionally with the half-backs and more often with the backs, but the whole line is stopped, if one forward waits to stop the ball like this. The only real fault among the forwards is that they are apt to pass too straight across the ground. We must congratulate J. Tasker on his team's record and also some old Peterites on their achievements. K. G. Chilman has played for Yorkshire and the North with great success at outside left, which is undoubtedly his place, J. 0. Wood for Yorkshire and R. G. De Little for Yorkshire 2nd. B. A. C. Gray for Leeds University. All played against Yorkshire County on Wednesday, March 22nd, for S. Peter's School (Past and Present). CHARACTERS. J. TASKER (captain). (1921). A keen, fast and clever forward.
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L. F. LEVERSEDGE (back). (1922.) A clever and knowing back, full of subtle ways and not easily passed. Much more energetic than last year. E. G. H. MACK (back). (1922.) A fierce and dangerous player. Most of the referees have been exceptionally kind to him. He ought to be really good and should get into good hockey, if he ceases to use his body. L. C. CARNEY (half-back). (1922.) A hardworking honest player. Most reliable and now becoming a good feeder. G. MARWOOD (half-back). (1922.) Much improved, clever at drawing his man, inclined to keep the ball a little too long. E. B. HAYNES (forward).—Dashing and fast. R. V. C. GRAY (forward).—A slow starter, but centres well. W. P. McKAY (forward).—With experience should develop into a good forward. H. G. COATES (goal).—Proved a tower of strength in the later matches. Matches played, II ; Won, 9 ; Drawn, 1; Lost, 1. Against, 18. Date. Opponents. Feb. 1. Leeds University A „ 15. Col. Adams' XI. „ 22. Leeds University Mar. 1. Thirsk ... 4. Harrogate 8. York ... „ II. Ripon School ... 15. Col. Adams XI. „ 18. York Y.M.C.A. „ 22. Yorkshire A ... „ 27. Col. Adams' XI. „ 29. Old Peterites ...
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SCHOOL V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY A. This match was played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen's ground on Wednesday, February 1, and resulted in a decisive victory for the School by 12 goals to nil. J. Tasker and Mr Chilman played brilliantly for us and were responsible for all the goals except one. They were well supported by the half-backs, and after the first ten minutes the University goal was strongly attacked.
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Played on the School ground on February 15th. The School attacked immediately after the bully-off and Mr. Chilman netted the ball. The School combined to press and the score stood at 4—I at half-time. In the second half the School added further goals and won by the comfortable margin of 9-2. Scorers for the School were Mr. Chilman (5) Tasker (2) Mr. Toyne (1) Gray (r). Team :—W. H. Huff am ; L. F. Leversedge ; E. G. H. Mack ; G. Marwood ; S. M. Toyne, Esq. ; L. C. Carney ; R. V. C. Gray; W. P. McKay ; K. G. Chilman, Esq. ; J. Tasker ; T. G. Robinson. SCHOOL
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Played on the School ground on Wednesday, February 22nd. A fast and interesting game. The University sent a full side to avenge the heavy defeat of their " A " team, an excellent match resulted. Their victory was admittedly due to the fine exhibition of Johnson in goal. For at least ten minutes in the first half the ball hardly left the University 25, and he saved some redhot shots in wonderful style. However, our opponents broke away, on three occasions, once from a corner against them, and scored twice. The School scored twice but were off-side on each occasion. The Leeds forwards were well held and we missed our opportunities of equalising. After half-time Mr. Chilman scored for the School, but owing to a misunderstanding among our backs, B. A. C. Gray scored the third goal for our opponents. Immediately afterwards he scored again, but the School retaliated and amidst considerable excitement scored twice (4-3). G. H. Johnson gained great applause for his goal-keeping for the Leeds defence was hard-pressed. Just at the end Gray scored his fourth goal for the University, and the game ended in a victory for Leeds by five goals to three. The School suffered their first and only defeat this season, partly owing to the forwards being inclined to play offside in the circle, but chiefly owing to the Leeds defence. SCHOOL V. THIRSK. This match was played at Thirsk on Wednesday, March rst. In spite of rain the ground was in fine condition. The game was played at a great pace throughout, but the School forwards, especially Tasker, ran through the home backs. The School won comfortably by 12 goals to Nil. J. Tasker (5), S. M. Toyne (3) Mr. Chilman (3), and W. P. McKay (I) were the scorers.
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Played on the School ground on Saturday, March 4th. Play was quite even for the first ten minutes, neither team showing to advantage. After this the School forwards broke away and K. G. Chilman netted the ball. The School continued to press, and at half time the score stood at 7-1 in our favour. Play was more even in the second half, but the School scored two more goals. The Harrogate forwards made several attempts to score, but were well kept out by our backs and goal. The fact that every forward on our side scored at least once, shows that the School combined well. The scorers were K. G. Chilman (4), J. Tasker(2). E. B. Haynes, W. McKay, and R. V. C. Gray. SCHOOL V. YORK. Played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen's ground on Wednesday, March 8th. When the game opened the York team began to press, but a fine run down brought the game into the York half. After working the ball away Hunter scored a goal against us. Shortly afterwards Mr. Toyne equalised with a goal from a short corner. York nearly scored again but Coates saved. The good School combination nearly scored in their turn, but the attack ended in a corner. The game was then carried into the School half, and Allen scored another goal for York, bringing the half-time score to 2-I. After half-time the School pressed, but play was even until K. G. Chilman equalised, the score remaining two all until time was called. SCHOOL V. RIPON. This match was played on March nth, at Ripon, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 3 goals to Nil. In the first half the School pressed but failed to score, owing to some very faulty play in the circle. The score stood at Nil all at half-time. On the resumption of play the School at once attacked and, after ten minutes' play, succeeded in scoring. Ripon retaliated several times but the School proved superior and won by 3 goals to Nil. The scorers for the School were Haynes (2) and Tasker (I). Team •—Coates ; Leversedge ; Mack ; Marwood ; Sewell ; Carney ; Gray ; McKay ; Tasker ; Haynes ; Bullen ma. SCHOOL V. COL. ADAMS' XI. Played on March 15th, on the School ground. Col. Adams brought a stronger team and a good game ensued. The School forwards were lacking in shooting powers and missed several opportunities early on. They settled down however, and scored five times to the visitors' one. The backs and halves are to be congratulated on their play. Scorers for the School were Mr. Chilman (2), Mr. Toyne (2) Tasker(r).
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Team :—H. G. Coates, L. J. Leversedge, E. G. H. Mack, G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, Esq., L. C. Carney, R. V. C. Gray, W. P. McKay, J. Tasker, K. G. Chilman, Esq., E. B. Haynes. SCHOOL v. Y.M.C.A. (York). Played on the School ground on March 15th, and resulted in a win to the School by 8 goals to one. The School forwards were weak in the circle and the teams as a whole did not combine very well. The scorers for the School were Tasker (6) Etches and Haynes. Team :—H. G. Coates, L. F. Leversedge, E. G. H. Mack, A. M. Wood, G. Marwood, L. C. Carney, R. V. C. Gray, W. P. McKay, J. Tasker, E. B. Haynes, G. W. E. Etches. YORKSHIRE COUNTY A ' v. S. PETER'S SCHOOL, PAST AND PRESENT. (Communicated). Two strong teams had been got together for this match on Wednesday, March 24th, and quite a record gate came up to witness the match. Unfortunately Spooner, the well-known goalkeeper, did not arrive, and though the substitute did some excellent work in the second half it undoubtedly made a great difference. The School pressed from the start, but Ellis was quick to take advantage of delay on Leversedge's part and scored first for the county. Wood quickly equalised by a brilliant individual display. It was a mistake not to play more to Chilman at outside left or to Gray and Tasker, as Wood was heavily marked from start to finish, though he managed to get through some masterly stick work. Tasker scored a beautiful goal which gave the goalkeeper no chance, but Ellis, who was the best of the county forwards, managed to make the score 2-2. At half-time the School led by 3-2, but the score should have been more in favour of the Peterite contingent. In the second half the pressure was maintained and Tasker and Wood were seen to great advantage. They owed many openings to the half-backs. Marwood was doing good work and Mr. Toyne was right on the top of his form and kept the whole back division playing like one man. It was chiefly owing to this and to the fact that the forwards were quick to get moving that the Peterites were able to score a great victory of 7 goals to 4.
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The County owed much to Famish at left-half, and without him the score would have reached double figures. Tasker and Marwood played excellently and except for two mistakes in the first half, Leversedge was distinctly good. It was unfortunate that Chilman, who has played so brilliantly this year, did not get more to do, as he was clearly in good form. School, Past an Present, 7. County, 4. Peterites :—H. G. Coates, R. J. DeLittle, L. F. Leversedge, L. C. Carney, S. M. Toyne, G. Marwood, J. C. Stainthorpe, B. A. C. Gray, J. Tasker, J. 0. Wood, K. G. Chilman.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL. The Junior house-matches have been played as usual this term. The Manor and the Dayboys played first, and the game resulted in a creditable victory for the Dayboys. The School House B, by far the strongest team playing, beat the Grove by 38 points to 8, and the School House A beat the Rise by 19 points to 9. Dayboys v. Manor—Dayboys. House A v. Rise—House A. House B. v. Grove—House B.
NEW SWIMMING BATHS. For some years the School has used the Marygate Swimming Baths. These were not satisfactory from many points of view, but we were not in a position to have our own . This year, however, these baths have been permanently closed, and we are faced with the grave difficulty of having no swimming baths for a school of 30o boys. Expert swimmers can use the river, but it is quite impossible for beginners and also for school sports. Plans have been prepared for a Bathing Pool 75 ft. by 30 ft. costing about £1200. One or two Old Peterites have already written to us on the subject, warmly supporting the scheme. As one says " The old baths were noisome, if not pestilential " and all seem to agree that we must have our own.
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The Governors have granted X3oo, and have very kindly shown their interest by subscribing personally. The boys of the School, are also helping, and it is hoped that if all the four bodies, of which in our opinion a school consists, Old Boys, Governors, Staff and boys, help to their utmost, we shall have no difficulty in raising the money. The Head Master offers ios. for every i raised by the boys, themselves, up to ioo. Cheques should be made payable to " Baths Fund " and should be sent to S. M. Toyne, Esq., Head Master. BATHS FUND. List of Amounts received up to 23/3/22. s. d. s d. G. W. Lloyd, Esq. 10 0 o C. E. Henderson ••• i o 0 Rev. McCall Marshall 1 i o P. R. Rice ... — • 1 o o Canon Greenwood 5 o o J. M. Noble... ... o 10 0 •• • o 10 0 Lt.-Col. Daniel 1 o o J. H. Dales Rev. Bloomfield 5 o o G. H. Golden ••• o 10 0 Lord Bishop of Car- J. E. C. Hill ••• o 10 0 lisle ... ... 5 5 o R. C. Batley • • • o 10 0 Rev. T. E. B. Guy i i o R. D. Hunter ••• 0 10 0 C. B. Barras •••Iio C. Hutchinson • •• 0 7 6 C. H. Ellison ••• 2 2 o R. H. Harwood .•• 0 5 0 G. A. Weil ... .• • o io o E. Powell ... • • • 0 5 0 M. E. Hodgson ... i o o J. Scholey ... •• • 0 5 0 A. J. Troughton ... 1 II 6 R. S. Coverdale ••• 0 5 0 J. M. Curtois ... 5 o o A. Woollons •• • 0 2 6 H. H. Vowles • • • I 0 o B. E. Symmons • • • 0 2 0 W. Elliot ... • • • i i o M. L. Brockbank • • • 0 5 0 H. Baldwin .• • 1 o o T. B. Bridges • • . I 0 0 A. M. Wood ... 1 io o J. W. Aitchison • • • I o 0 P. Daintry ... • • • i o o R. H. Sanders • • • I o 0 R. P. Crawford ••• o 10 o F. P. Chandler ••• 0 2 6 H. N. Hodd •• • 2 2 o G. B. Bridges • • • I o 0 A. Brown ... ... 1 3 6 B. Timmins •• • 5 5 0 G. A. Delgado ... 1 o o J. Marshall ... ••• 3 3 0 W. H. Parry ... 5 5 o R. Gray ... • • • I I o A. R. Cartwright ... 1 o o Davis, J. B. • • • I I o J. Williamson • .• 2 0 o Riley, B. ... ... I o 0 A. P. Thompson ... 1 o o The Governors of St. W. Darwin ... •• • o 10 o Peter's School 400 0 0 E. Lorrain Smith ••• I Q o 4.83 2 6 .
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List of Amounts promised. Sir T. Clifford Allbutt ... The Dean of York ... Bishop of Hull ... ... Bishop of Beverley ... ... ... Rev. H. Bloomfield (2nd Donation) ... Marquis of Normanby ... ... B. Dodsworth ... ... Lt.-Col. H. C. Scott ... J. J. Hunt, Esq. ... Rev. G. C. Beach ...
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The following have promised support :Lt.-Col. W. H. Colley. G. C. Waud. J. A. Dunkerley All amounts received after the date of going to press (23/3/22) will be acknowledged in next term's issue. The total amount received now stands at over £600. O.T.C. NEWS. In the early part of the term our activities were considerably hampered by the bad weather. Later on however, some steady work was done and some of the lost ground regained. A fresh batch of recruits will be enrolled in May, when we may hope to have sufficiently good training conditions to enable us to make them efficient in a short time. Early in June a section competition will be held to include :a. Close Order Drill. b. Preliminary Musketry. c. The section in fire and movement. I wish to take this opportunity to point out the importance of every eligible cadet attending Camp this summer. Regular drills and concentration on our work will produce a measure of individual improvement, but close association of our lives in camp is essential if we are to reach a good standard of efficiency as a unit. Good co-operation is impossible unless we are able to forecast one another's actions in given circumstances. J.C.R.K.
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AREOPAGITES. The Council of the Areopagus held a meeting on Sunday, February zoth. The Rev. S. G. B. Exham, A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., and R. F. Yates, were present as visitors. The Tahias spoke, R. F. Yates was elected delegate.
TO PRINCESS MARY. It is not mine some costly gem to send From Afric's mines, thy wedding crown to grace, Nor yet, with cunning workmanship to bend Some golden emblem, or a ring enchase ; The wealth of Ormuz and the Ind shall flow In true devotion from the rich man's store, Yet humbler folk a tribute may bestow, Perchance a dower that shall charm thee more ! Thus, from my prompting muse, these fitful rhymes May mingle sweetly with your wedding chimes. The Empire's heart sends forth its purest gold ; The Empire's prayers as clouds of incense rise ; The Empire's love unmeasured doth unfold Its circling wings, with many a glad surprise Flying from regions far across the main, To rest upon you, like some peaceful dove, To sing its message with a sweet refrain, In coronation of your wedded love— And fondly on your brow doth now impress Its sacred benediction, loved Princess ! Greetings to thee, fair maid ! from one and all ! The humblest toiler in thy father's realm, The ploughman, and the peer in castle hall, The statesman, and the pilot at the helm, The lowly labourer on the King's highway, The rough mechanic, and the titled dame, The student grave, the minstrel blithe and gay, The thousand simple folk unknown to fame, Alike, with one accord, their homage pay And give thee joy, on this, thy wedding day. AGRICOLA ORA.
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HELEN. Around that lovely day-illumined brow The garland we have woven for her clings, And on those shining tresses, even now, The glimmer of the love of many kings Rests all-desirously, and softly sings The pallid shadow of the broken vow, The doubt that lingers in the heart of things Are impotent to wreck the splendid hymns We made about the beauty of her brow, And all the fragrance of her perfect limbs. Her beauty is the guerdon of the world And all the loves of all the years have seen The sweetness of the golden hair that curled Around the head of Menelaus' queen In pure profusion and untarnished sheen. The maiden's gentle eyelids, dew-impearled With woman's tears of splendid grief have been The oriflamme of many a haughty breast, And on that mouth that is a rose unfurled, Dream-kisses have a million times been prest. After the passion of a hundred lords There is the sweet forgetfulness of time ; After the gleaming terror of the swords There is the memory of a perfect rhyme. She is a lovely cypress, or a lime, She is the crowning word of many words, And dawn and sunset to her bedside climb To girdle round her sweetness with a song. The music of the all-remembering birds Is memory of Helen all time long. The loving dream of all the weary earth, For ever beautiful, for ever young, Her soul for ever filled with virgin mirth, And round her heart mysteriously hung Undying glory and a song she sung ; Serenely sorrowful and sad for birth Of that disaster that round Ilion clung, Calm, smiling, and most delicately fair, She goes, desired unceasingly on earth, And where a mighty love is, she is there.
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VALETE. W. H. JEFFERSON. Head of Clifton Rise. School Monitor. A2. 1St XV. 1920-21-22. Colours, 1920-21-22. Secretary, 1921-22. 1st IV. 1921. Colours, 1921. C.Q.M.S. O.T.C. Rise Cricket Colour. W. CASSELS. 1915-21. Dayboys. House Monitor. Remove B. Corporal O.T.C. Dayboy Rowing and Football. Colours. J. LADD. 1919-21. Clifton Manor. House Monitor. Remove B. XV. 1921-22. znd XV. Colours, 1921-22. Manor Boating Colour. H. A. PLANT. 1919-21. School House V. Modern. W. T. TODD. 1919-21. School House. Bz. E. C. WEST. 1918-21. School House. Remove A. G. BARNSLEY. 1919-21. Clifton Rise. B4. E. V. SYKES. 1920-21. Clifton Manor. V. Modern. E. C. T. BOWER. 1920-21. Clifton Manor. B4.
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Clifton Rise.
School House. Bullen, J. N., Bi. Williams, J. B1. Yorke, P. R. B3.
Beachell, H. M., ma., C2. Beachell, F. M., mi. C2. Bridges, G. B. (iii.) C2.
Clifton Manor.
Clifton Grove.
Drakeford, Lewis, B3 Burrowes, H. P., B3. Chandler, CI. Townend, P. H. ,B4.
Day boys. Nottingham, C. K., Remove A. Murray, W. M. CI. Watson, W. K. B3. Newby, G. A. B4.
NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate L. F. Leversedge, E. G. H. Mack, L. C. Carney, and G. Marwood, on receiving their Hockey Colours. The new School Monitors this term are H. N. Hodd, and E R Sewell ; and J. Tasker and F. N. Terry have been made House Monitors in the School House and Manor respectively.
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We congratulate J. Tasker on his successful Hockey season up to the present, and hope it will continue so. We have had two very interesting Lectures this term, one on the " Houses of Parliament ", which proved both amusing and instructive, and the second one on " Wasps," which has no doubt given us so much knowledge that we shall always know the difference between a wasp and something that isn't a wasp. The Scientific Society appears to be flourishing enormously this term, if one can judge by the number and magnitude of the notices which appear on its notice board. We congratulate K. G. Chilman, Esq., on playing for the North twice and on getting his Yorkshire and North Caps for Hockey. We congratulate G. De Little on playing for Yorkshire 2nd XI. Hockey. We held the School Concert at half-term, and various members of the School in general, and Mr. Peachment's orchestra in particular, acquitted themselves well. On Wednesday evening, March 22nd, we had the pleasure of a very amusing and clever entertainment by Mr. Chester and his wife. The main features of the programme were two very clever original dualogues. We congratulate the Rev. W. E. Moore, O.P. on his appointment to be Rector of Ranewick Wood. Mr. Moore will be remembered by many as a former Hastings Exhibitioner of Queen's College, Oxford. We congratulate E. B. Haynes, H. N. Hodd, N. K. Lindsay, E. Lorrain Smith, J. Scholefield, A. P. Troughton on their 2nd XV. colours. The Headmaster and his party are once again to seek relaxation among the snows and sunshine of Norway during the coming holidays. We hope they will have an enjoyable time. Mr. Tendall gave an Organ Recital in the Chapel during the term, which everyone appreciated very much. O.T.C. PROMOTIONS. Cpl. Bullen to be C.Q.M.S. Cdt. Haward to be L/Cpl. Cdt. Avery to be L/Cpl. Cdt Pullan to be L/Cpl. Cdt. Lindsay to be L/Cpl.
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CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS, May I take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Toyne on behalf of the Hockey XI. for his invaluable help in coaching and playing for the XI. I should also like to thank the masters who have very kindly taken part in games, especially Mr. Chilman, whose example has been most beneficial to the members of the team. Thanks are due to Col. King, who has generously given up his time to referee in matches. Yours sincerely, J. TASKER, Captain of Hockey, 1922.
MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Musical Society has been re-organised. It is now ruled by a committee consisting of :President : S. M. Toyne, Esq. Vice-President : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Secretary : A. T. Blair. Committee : C. H. Peachment, Esq. (Orchestra), P. H. Sykes, Esq. (Vocal department), H. W. Liddle, Esq., C. R. Featherstone, Esq., J. N. Avery (Rise), H. G. Turner (School House), and A. P. Troughton (Grove). The principal event of the term was a concert held in the Big Hall, on March 4th. Parents Were invited, and the Hall was very full. The orchestra opened the proceedings by playing Handel's march from " Scipio," followed by two dances from " Henry VIII " (German). They played remarkably well, and Mr. Peachment is to be congratulated on the marked improvement they shew. The next item was a part song " He that hath a pleasant face " (I. L. Hatton) organised by Mr. Sykes at very short notice. This was encored, and really was very well done. Miss Esther Groves, who kindly consented to perform, then played a 'cello solo, " Celtic Lament " (Foulds), most brilliantly, and on being encored played " Danse Rustique " (Squire).
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Mrs. C. H. Peachment, whom we were also lucky enough to procure, sang " Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal " (Quilter), and received an encore. Mrs. Peachment's singing is always popular, and she was encored every time she sang. Mr. Sykes gave a pianoforte solo " La Cathedrale Engloutie " (Debussy). This is a descriptive piece, and proved very popular ; before playing it Mr. Sykes explained what it represented. There were many other items supplied by the same performers, and the concert did not finish until nearly ten o'clock. The Musical Society has not been able to meet once every fortnight, as was originally intended, owing to the number of different interests of the Easter term ; next year, however, we mean to make full use of the winter months. A. T. B.
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The Society has had an equally successful season as last term, having had six lectures and, it is to be hoped, will make a tour of the York Power Station in April. Our first lecture was given by A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., on February 4th, on the subject of the " Migration of Birds." His lecture, begun by remarks anent a pantomime clown, was greatly appreciated. On February 18th, McCall gave us the sequel to his lecture of last term on " Gothic and Renaissance Architecture." L. Headlam then volunteered to give a lecture to the Society on " Wireless," for the benefit of beginners. We should like to thank him for the untiring energy he has devoted to the Society in that branch. On March 13th, a Committee meeting decided on an expedition on May 18th to Knaresbro', and on March 18th a magnificiently illustrated lecture was given to us by A. W. Ping, Esq., on the subject of " Atmospheric Phenomena " which was greatly appreciated by all. We hope to hear K. G. Chilman ,Esq., on Thursday, March 23rd, on " Birds " and R. 0. Goolden, Esq., on April 1st. B. Mc. ST. OLAVE't. Much general improvement has been made throughout the Junior School during this term.
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In consequence of the bad weather very few games have been played. The boys visited Red House, where they made a good impression ! They also journeyed to Aysgarth. A visit they are likely to remember for song time to come, by reason of a breakdown which delayed their return until the early hours of the morning. After a good game the School were beaten 22-Nil. The Aysgarth forwards were certainly superior but our backs were unable to get going. The holiday on the 28th was much appreciated and the boarders thoroughly enjoyed their expedition by char-a-banc.
SALVETE. R. D. Hunter. Bullen, J. N. Townend, P. H.
VALETE.
Coates, J. T. Barton, J. R.
BOOKS BY OLD PETERITES. Among recent publications we are pleased to note several books by Old Peterites. Sir Clifford Allbutt has written an extraordinarily interesting work on " Greek Medicine in Rome." His skill as a physician and his no less well-known classical scholarship make the book a valuable contribution both to medical and classical literature. Professor Darnley Naylor, O.P. has given us an admirable study on the use of word-order in Horace. His two earlier works on "Latin and English Idiom" are too well-known to need any introduction, and this third book is in every way a fit companion to them. Mr. Naylor is obviously inspired by a love for Latin and English literature, and his " Horace " is a really finished and delightful piece of work. Professor Edmundson has enriched the historian's library by a detailed and accurate work on " The History of Holland," which it is a real pleasure to read. It is surprisingly gratifying to meet a historian who writes in such a charming style, and with such a grip on his subject. This book supplies a definite want in English historical literature, because the average Englishman's knowledge of Holland, is usually confined to Motley's Rise and Fall of the Dutch Republic. Based on documents and original research, this book can be regarded as a sound authority on the subject. The chapters on the struggles with Philip II. and the
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rise of the Dutch East India Company are perhaps the two most interesting. The effect of the herring in separating the North and South Netherlands into fishermen and artisans is touched on twice but we cannot help feeling, that more emphasis might have been laid on this important factor in the history of Holland. The chapter on the French occupation under Louis Napoleon, contains many facts and side-lights on the effect of the Continental system and Orders in Council on this unfortunate country. English histories are apt to give us only the English point of view and French only the French, it is interesting to see the misfortune of a country like Holland entirely dependent on sea borne trade, and crushed between the two millstones. A new angle of vision on the expedition to the island of Walcheren in 1809 discloses the fact that an invasion of England would in the opinion of foreign statesmen have undoubtedly been made had not this expedition, usually branded as ill-advised, destroyed the Dutch base, though it failed to take Antwerp. A few genealogical tables and better or more illustrative maps would vastly improve this much needed history. We can congratulate the author on having achieved a difficult task in a scholarly and yet interesting manner. The epilogue like a lady's postcript, contains some of the best parts.
AN O.P'S. PIONEER WORK IN NIGERIA. In the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society for May, 1921 (Vol. XLVI.) will be found an account of Dr. Bernard Moiser's (O.P.) work in the Sokoto Gardens. Though the climate was unfavourable, and there was no tools, no labour, no suitable ground, yet thanks to Dr. Moiser's skill and perseverance " the desert has been made to blossom," and the garden " now gives an abundance of English vegetables throughout the year, and comprises lawns and shady walks, nooks and corners that would grace any garden in the homeland." The garden with its fruits and vegetables has become a selfsupporting market. Some of the chiefs have even sent men to be taught the art of gardening, and incidentally the garden has " kept at bay the deadly mosquito by the drainage of swamps, and the introduction of fish into the pond. He (Dr. Moiser) began as an inexperienced amateur ; he is now generally recognised, after fourteen years' assiduous work in the Northern Provinces, to be the outstanding amateur expert, garden maker and cultivator of Nigeria. The above is a very brief summary of an O.P's. excellent work.
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ROWING. In spite of several interruptions during the term, owing to the flooded state of the river, we are able to look back on a very successful rowing term. The style attained by some of the crews has perhaps been somewhat rough, but extreme keenness and leg drive has shown that the crews were able to move their boats through the water at a very good pace. Quite early in the term it was necessary to limit the number of boaters to fifteen from each house, including three coxes, owing to the lack of accommodation and material, but the number of boys who have received first instruction in watermanship promises exceedingly well for future rowing in the School. A record of the term's work would not be complete without reference to the excellent form of School House I. stroked by L. Elliot-Smith, and the School House is to be heartily congratulated on retaining the Headship of the River in the House Races. Congratulations must also be extended to this crew, and particularly to cox, on their proficiency in swimming and diving on a certain day when they were successful in swamping their boat in a heavy sea. The First Division House Races were rowed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2oth, 21St and 22nd, and the following is a list of the crews and weights :SCHOOL HOUSE I. bow Donking lost. 71b5. 2 Yates 9st. Iilbs. 3 Hodd lost. 3lbs. str. Elliot-Smith 12st. 4lbs. cox Wood, W. A. 8st. 31bs.
MANOR I. bow Fairweather 7st. 6lbs. Scott 9st. 3lbs. 2 Blair lost. 3lbs. 3 str. Terry lost. 8lbs. COX Close 5st. 8lbs.
GROVE I. bow Watson 2 Scholefield 3 Sewell str. Newhouse cox Riley
RISE I. 9st. 81bs. bow Weil lost. olbs. Cooper 2 lost. 7lbs. Pullan 3 lost. bolbs. str. Avery COX Bridges, mi. 6st. 8lbs.
DAY BOYS. bow Young Wood J. A. 2 3 Cadell str. Richardson cox Atkinson
9st. 3lbs. lost. 7lbs. 1st. 5lbs. lost. 21bs. 7st. 8lbs.
SCHOOL HOUSE II. bow Moss 9st. 6lbs. Milne Redhead 9st. 6lbs. 2 Hill 9st. iolbs. 3 str. Haward lost. 7lbs. COX Troop 7st. 9lbs.
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Most unfortunately the Day Boys were compelled to scratch their boat, owing to their stroke ' and ' 3 ' being laid up with 'flu only two days before the races. It is to be hoped that in future they will raise enough rowing enthusiasts to have some spare men in readiness for such emergencies.
THE HOUSE RACES. House I. and Manor I. were drawn for a bye on the first day, and Rise I. had a row over, so that the only heat of the first day was between Grove I. and House II. a race which proved most exciting, as daylight never appeared between the two boats. After a fine race House II. won by a bare length. The first heat of the second day's racing between Manor I. and House II. proved a great surprise as the Manor had been considered semi-finalists as least, but House II. by sheer force pulled their boat through to win by 2i lengths. Rise I. rowed a splendid race against House I. in the next heat and were extremely plucky in hanging on grimly to their opponents who were a good deal their superiors in weight and experience. Splendid weather and bright sunshine favoured the last day's racing for the final between House I. and House II., and it is quite a record that one house should have both its boats in the Final. The race was started a few minutes after 2-o p.m. and House II. never lost more than half a length between the start and the York City Boat House, but after this point House I. steadily drew away and by a spurt at the finish won the race by a good five lengths. .
House I. received a great ovation and their success was celebrated by the loud ringing of the School house dinner bell which had been purloined for the occasion by their coach. The auspices for next term are excellent and we hope to be well represented at York Regatta where we shall strive to maintain the splendid record of last year. As we go to press there are rumours of a couple of special extra events on the river this term ; first, a race in clinker fours between Old Boys and a School four, and secondly, a miniature Oxford and Cambridge race to be rowed between rival partizans in the School on the great Day.
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The Second Division races have also been rowed this term, and great keenness is observed amongst the crews of the five boats entered. The first two heats of the second Division were rowed off on Tuesday aftern000n, March 28th. The first race was between Rise II. and Grove II. The Rise took a lead from the start and drew gradually away throughout the race, finishing up a good 31 lengths in front of their opponents, who put up a very plucky race. The second race between School House III. and Manor II. proved a thrilling race. The Manor took a short lead from the start and kept a bare length ahead until about half way down the course, when the House began to gain on them. The Manor, however, made a good recovery and finished three-quarters of a length ahead. Finally, no account of this term's Rowing would be complete without a word of highest congratulation to the coaches, H. W. Liddle, Esq., and A. W. Ping, Esq., who deserve the highest credit for the way in which they have educated their crews in watermanship, and for their great keenness and enthusiasm The captains of house boats take this opportunity to thank them publicly for all the care and trouble they have taken with the boats this season. The results of the races and the display of good class rowing is a tribute to their powers of coaching. OBITUARY. HENRY REED FLINTOFT. We much lament the death of Henry Reed Flintoft (Grove). He had only been two terms at the School, but had already become identified with the life of the School. Of an unassuming and modest nature, he had shown that he was determined to be efficient, at everything he took up. He was keenly interested in the Wireless Telegraphy and in the Officers' Training Corps, of which he was a member. In his house he was already popular and some of his friends from the house and the Headmaster attended his funeral at Danby, at which Mr. Barnby helped to officiate. A memorial service was also held in the School Chapel, and we all keenly felt the loss of a promising life which ended so prematurely.
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WILLIAM OLIVER FITZHARDINGE CAMPELL.
The death took place lately in York, after a short illness, of the Rev. William Oliver Fitzhardinge Campbell, rector of St. Mary, Castlegate, with St. Michael, Spurriergate, Mr. Campbell, who belonged to an old Scottish family, was born in 1853. He came to York in 1879 as an assistant master at St. Peter's School, and was ordained in 1881, when he became curate of St. Sampson's and later of St. Mary, Castlegate. In 1891 he was appointed by the Dean and Chapter of York to the vicarage of Bubwith, near Selby, where, during his incumbency of eight years, he carried out the restoration of the fine Early English church, which had fallen into decay. In 1899, Archbishop Maclagan recalled him to York by appointing him to the combined rectories of St. Mary and St. Michael, with their two fine old city churches, both of which needed restoration. During his twenty-two years'tenure of the benefice Mr. Campbell accomplished much both in the careful repair to the fabrics of the two churches and in parochial work. For ten years he was chaplain to the city prison, York Castle, which is in the parish of St. Mary. A tall, well-built man of soldierly bearing, Mr. Campbell was from early days keenly interested in the Volunteer movement, acting as chaplain to the 1st West Riding R.G.A., and always attending the Territorial camp. He served as a Chaplain to the Forces in York during the whole of the war. In diocesan matters he was honorary secretary to the York Poor Benefices Fund from its foundation in 1893 until his death, and was also honorary secretary to the York Penitentiary and the York Discharged Prisoners Aid Society, and chaplain to the York Boys' Industrial Society.