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No. 241.
SCHOOL LETTER. ETER a term that has been for some of us a life of ease, and for most of us of more than usually strenuous days, we are now within sight of the attendant joys of Camp, after passing through the many various activities characteristic of the Summer Term. The XI. under the able and energetic captaincy of Mack, and the skilful coaching of the Headmaster, although young and occasionally lacking in experience, has had a season of moderate success, and at the time of going to press has met with few serious reverses ; the Ampleforth match, however, to which we were all looking forward, was cancelled owing to bad weather. Under Mr. Ping and Hodd, the School Rowing, although seriously handicapped by the unexpected loss of last year's captain, L. Elliot-Smith, has flourished vigorously : three boats were entered in the Regatta, and although none of them brought home a trophy they displayed a standard of rowing that was in keeping, as an expert told us, with the highest traditions of School Rowing. Old Peterites will be pleased to hear that eight new oars have been purchased, and that it is also proposed to buy a lightship. As for our bathing, most of it has been in the river, but the Baths are at last finished, and are now to be seen full of humanity at almost any hour of the day or night. The O.T.C., in particular, has had a busy term, and a fuller report of its activities will be found elsewhere. Col. King deserves the most hearty congratulations for the manner in which he has guided the Corps over a period of post-war reaction, and brought it back to its pristine pre-eminence. This term sees, as usual, a great exodus of Olympians. In particular we shall lose Donking, with a real regret, for during his term's office he has shown a genuine ability and filled a position handed down to him by a long line of great Head-Monitors
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without in any way dimming its lustre. It is in the common course of things for boys to pass on elsewhere, but this term we are also losing three members of the staff, to all of whom we say good-bye with a sorrow that is mixed with gratitude. Captain and Mrs. Badgeley are leaving S. Wilfrid's, Miss Crawley is going from S. Olave's, while Mr. Young goes to take up a new living outside York. We wish them all the best of luck. We should also like to take this opportunity of congratulating Mr Tendall upon his recent marriage.
OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD.
DEAR SIRS, Another term has come and gone and we are thug called upon once more to give an account of our activities hei e in Oxford. A. G. Wilson, as retiring vice-president, is doubtless looking forward to a year free from official burdens. He is always a busy man and is very little heard of except as an ardent medical student and a popular club-man. He has been seen working in a punt on the river, where, with the exception of tennis, he takes most of his exercise. The part he played in an unexpected attack during the Rag Regatta, upon a ship-load of barbarous pirates during which soot and flour bombs were freely exchanged, proves that his training had not been in vain. E. W. Gilbert has this term developed a penchant for cycling, and he has already broken his previous record for mileage per day (S. Peter's to Strensall—and back !) but the fact that the destination of his weekly ride is always the same rather proves that he treats his cycling as a means rather than as an end.' When not awheel,' he has played tennis, read a large mound of literature to prepare him for school, such as " How to face the examiners " (B. H. Blackwell, 3d.) and been a regular attender at the Union. Unfortunately for us he is going down this term but we wish him the very best of luck. K. H. Rhodes has been living his customary strenuous life. He rowed in the 2nd VIII. (Worcester) during eights week, and has been chosen to row in the 1st VIII. at Henley at the end of term. P. R. Morris after a successful year of office as Hon. Treasurer, is no doubt relieved to hand over the cash-box and laborious task of collecting dues. Tennis claims much of his energy and his `
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unofficial York VI. succeeded in defeating an equally unofficial Worcestershire team. He is working very hard and hopes to proceed to Germany for most of the long vac.' to carry out research in that language. The Club will be sorry to lose D. Norwood, who has proved such an efficient secretary during the past year. He has been mainly occupied this term with work for history " schools," which are now over. He has played a good deal of golf and tennis and his feats on the night after " schools " were extraordinary. F. J. Mann has pursued the secluded life of study this term ; he says he has found in the Prior Analytics that consolation which he has long been seeking. J. G. Hardwick, during the interval between tennis and the river, has been known to adduce several good reasons for the existence of Napoleon Bonaparte. He is quite indispensible to the Oxford O.T.C. tug-of-war team, and so ' pulled ' against Cambridge O.T.C. during the term. K. Norwood has spent an energetic term in the cricket field and, not content with that, has now betaken himself to the river. His aquatic performances with a canoe at the Rag Regatta helped greatly towards the success of that function. T. Watkinson still enjoys Oxford especially during eights' week. We cannot think what the Cherwell would be like without him W. E. Barton has again been distinguishing himself on the river and the cricket field. On the former he stroked the Worcester 2nd VIII. to three victories, while in cricket he has consistently made good scores for the College ( in his usual rapid style). We congratulate him on obtaining his College Colours. !
Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.
COMMEMORATION DAY. The annual St. Peter's Day celebrations were held this year on Saturday, July 1st, and the occasion was marked by a larger gathering of old Peterites than has taken place for many years. After the Distribution of the prizes in the morning, the annual match against the Old Boys took place in the afternoon, and the Old Peterite Dinner was held at Harker's Hotel in the evening. The Bishop of Beverley presided at the distribution and General Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O., G.O.C. Northern Command, gave away the prizes. The ceremony was timed to
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start at II a.m., and at 10-30 a.m., a guard of honour under Lieut. Goolden and Sgt. Tasker, paraded to meet the General. After he had inspected the guard he complimented them on the excellence and smartness of the turn out. The Bishop of Beverley opened the Prize-giving by calling upon the Headmaster to give his annual report of the past year's activities. Mr. S. M. Toyne, before beginning his report, said it was trying that a modern Ecclesiastical Parliament should take precedence over such an ancient institution as our own school. Unfortunately the National Assembly was then sitting and so it was impossible for the Archbishop of York, the Dean of York, and the Bishop of Carlisle to be present.. He had also received letters of apology from Sir T. Clifford Allbutt and the Sheriff of York. It was a great pleasure to have amongst us the G.O.C., Northern Command, and the Lord Mayor. He had often heard it said that York was an old place, but it was also a very live place, and one of the few towns which represented every side of our national life. There were a greater variety of schools and places for higher education in York than in any other city which did not contain a University. There were many varieties of education, but the one he wished to deal with was our own, that of the public school. There were several ways of distinguishing the public schools from other schools. In the first place a public school must have a soul and not merely be governed by curriculum. One of our greatest institutions was the O.T.C. which he considered to be of great educational value. It gave a smartness, self-respect and sense of discipline to the school which could not be obtained by any other institution. It gave the boy a sense of doing something, the immediate result of which he could not see and it was only when he became older that he realised the necessity of doing the work set before him without questioning. This was a valuable educational factor and one which in these days of so called liberty and experimental education was often forgotten. The older boys, parents, and masters would realise the tremendous corporate life of an institution like the O.T.C. In it there was no room for a shirker. And we were very proud of the O.T.C. which was started before the war, when there were only 8o boys in the school. The first sergeant-major served under General Plumer in Italy and received the D.S.O. and M.C., and was promoted to the rank of Major. Another of the N.C.O's:, Major Medhurst, who won great distinction in the Flying Corps, was also present, together with one of the Old Boys who used to make quite the worst noises in the band, and who served with the Indian Cavalry. Proceeding, Mr. Toyne referred to the work of the Corps during the war in training Derby recruits, organising Camps and furnishing guards of honour.
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Lord Palmerston, in 1821, said there could never be a European War like the Napoleonic Wars because an institution like the Holy Alliance would prevent it, but he also went on to say that the Volunteers should be retained in England because they were such a good social force. We found people saying the same sort of thing to-day, and he thought it was very important that we should have institutions like the O.T.C. still maintained at as high a state of efficiency as was possible. The Corps was one of great social value, and one of the things that gave colour and character to the soul of the School. The Headmaster then referred to the tendency to fill schools to an enormous and unwieldy size and said he was much against it and believed the ultimate number to which a school ought to be brought was 400. So far as our own school was concerned he would not exceed 300 because there were not buildings and rooms to extend beyond that number. He then enumerated the successes of the school in various branches of sports and in the recent Cambridge examinations. The work of the school was distinctly better than it was last year. Each year we tried to show something new at the school, and he hoped that the swimming baths would have been ready for opening but unfortunately the work was not completed. The bath was designed by Mr. Penty, an old Peterite, and the work was being done by a very distinguished local firm. Mr. Toyne then expressed his thanks to the staff who had helped him to carry on the school and remarked : " We have no strikes here and we all live as a very happy family should." Finally, he called upon General Sir Ivor Maxse to present the prizes. Sir Ivor Maxse then presented the prizes to the following :— Classics.—N. K. Lindsay. European History.—H. B. Linton. Latin Prose (Senior.-2, A. Brown. (below VI. Form).—M. Storrs Fox. French. N. K. Lindsay. English Essay. N. K. Lindsay. Reading.-1, E. G. H. Mack ; 2, A. Collins. Science. E. P. Sewell. Mathematics.—F. R. Haward. V. Modern and Classical.-1, P. Young ; 2, D. G. Ogilvie. Remove A. J. L. McCowen. Remove B. J. D. S. Wilkinson. HI and B2.-E. G. Moore ; K. G. Gooderham, and S. Bowman. B3 and B4, J. F. Atkinson and E. Wilcock. CI and C2.-H. Hills, and B. T. Richards. C3.—W. Wood. ,
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Junior V.—P. Banks, and Tibbenham. Junior IV.—C. Hill. Junior III.—W. P. Wood. Junior IL—F. E. D. Cade11. Junior I.—R. Wilstrop. Alcuin.—H. Gribble. Middle School. Mathematics and Science.—I, G. Coates ; 2, K. C. Hodgson. Lower School.—R. L. Jeffares. Junior School. Mathematics.—W. Elliot. O.T.C. Awards. Silver bugle presented by Colonel C. E. Wood, won by Private H. G. Turner. Fernie Cup (best N.C.O.).—won by C.S.M. Donking. St. Peter's School Challenge Cup (drill).—Band Section (Sergt. Hodd). Officers' Cup (fire and movement).—No. 7 Section (Lance-Cpl. Avery). Wilson Cup (rifle shooting).—Band Section (Sergt. Hodd). Boxing Cup.—Cpl. T. Blair. Special Cup to commemorate victory in public schools' boxing at O.T.C. Camp.—T. Blair. Sir Ivor Maxse, after presenting the prizes said he saw no reason why York and especially St. Peter's, should be regarded as being " sleepy " places. It was part of his duty to go about to various places, and he had often to visit schools. He could tell them that there was a totally different atmosphere in the schools in which there was an Officers' Training Corps. He noticed it when he entered the school that morning, and the reason was not far to seek. They had a sportsman at the head of the school, and a sportsman was a man who did things, rather than dilated upon the reason for doing them. As regards the Officers' Training Corps, he believed that a humble thing like drill had a great moral effect. By putting men in a row and making them do something at the command of one individual there was produced a great moral effect. The Press was not always all-knowing in these matters, and he would remind them that what Lord Palmerston said about war in 1822 was being " dinned " into the people to-day by half the Press and half the people who made speeches, who think that a thing called the League of Nations can take the place of armed forces. " We people who are accustomed to doing things rather than talking about them," continued Sir Ivor Maxse, " understand the suggestion to be that the League of Nations shall take the place
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of armed forces. Lord Palmerston told you in 1822 that there would be no more war, and we are being told now that if all subscribe to the League of Nations there will be no more wars. Do not believe it, boys ; it is all tosh, absolute tosh. It suits the people who say it for certain reasons, and they hope it will be so, but it is not so. There will be a great many Lord Palmerstons between now and 2022. There will be a great many people who will tell you that as they did before the war. Do not believe it, boys. If I can say one thing to-day which is worth your remembering it is, be careful what you believe. You had the privilege, although young, of living through the marvellous time of the war, and this is an old school. During all that long period of time you must have had a good many headmasters and a lot of speech days, and probably very few generals came down in those days. No doubt some of those headmasters—I should say the majority of them—absolutely believed what Lord Palmerston said. If you boys, although you are young, would like one last word from me, I can tell you that the war was very nearly lost on three occasions, when it was touch and go. The first time was in 1914, just before the Battle of the Marne ; the second at the Battle of Ypres ; and the last in March, 1911, at St. Quentin. In my own army corps I had 21,000 casualties in four days, and the other people had the same." Proceeding, General Maxse said that 96 per cent. of public schoolboys joined up in the war, which meant that only four boys out of every 100 failed to turn up, and they probably had good reasons for not doing so. The sportsmanship and camaderie of their O.T.C. did them good, and if he could say one more word to them on that subject it was that they should hang on to the Officers' Training Corps for all they were worth, and if ever they heard a prating of no more wars they must become suspicious and thoughtful and hang on to that little body of khaki which leavens the whole thing now. Before the war we could afford, perhaps, a little less strenuous training, but if ever we had to fight again, and we should have to some day, the whole nation would have to be put into it. It would not be a case of a few generals or professional soldiers. The whole nation, men, women and children, would have to be in it if we were going to win, and, their little nucleus of the O.T.C., he would remind them, was more necessary in peace than at any other time. .
The Lord Mayor also addressed the gathering, and said the citizens rightly regarded St. Peter's as part of the antiquity of the old city, and those who had a real love for the city felt that that love was helped onward by the knowledge that St. Peter's was one of the first institutions in this country to commence
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public education. He had one real regret, in that he was not a public school boy. They would all agree that those who received a public school education had a real advantage over those who had been denied that privilege, and they should see to it that they used this to the best possible end. One of the finest things in life was friendship, and he would impress upon them that friends made in school were such as could not be made afterwards. Like Mr. Toyne, he was a believer in smaller schools, because he realised the importance of the personality of the master. It was impossible for this personality to be impressed upon individual boys in large barrack-like schools. In conclusion, the Lord Mayor impressed upon the boys the importance of playing the game right through life, and of always attempting to do something for the benefit of their fellow-men. The Bishop of Beverley, in moving a vote of thanks to Sir Ivor Maxse and the Lord Mayor for their attendance, said that following up what the General had said he would remind them of the old proverb, " If you wish for peace, get ready for war." The Bishop of Hull seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation. After the prize-giving, the General inspected the O.T.C., after receiving the general salute. The corps then marched past in line of platoons and column of fours. The general then complimented them on their smartness and turn-out. He then gave a short address on the subject of leadership. In the afternoon the cricket match against the O.P's. was played. A full report of this will be found elsewhere. On Sunday, the annual service in commemoration of the Old Peterites who fell in the war, was held in the chapel, and was attended by a large congregation. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. H. Barnby, the school chaplain, and Mr. S. M. Toyne, headmaster, read the lesson. The congregation stood in silence while the headmaster read through the long list of names of Old Peterites who made the supreme sacrifice in the war. The Rev. Canon R. G. Glennie, vicar of Boston Spa, was the preacher, and he based his sermon on the text, " The Lord called Samuel, and he arose and went to Eli and said, Here am I, for thou didst call me ; and Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child." 1st Samuel, iii. 8. The preacher remarked that it would be more profitable for him at a service like that to direct the thoughts of the congregation to the present and the future rather than to dwell on the great traditions of the past such as
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they at that school were justly proud to possess. He pointed out how much parents needed to think of Samuel's mother when they were tempted to hold back their children from the ministry of the church, or from mission work, or from religious work, for which God in his heavenly wisdom made and intended them. He urged the need for dedicating their lives to the service of God, and wondered if his younger brothers who had been placed in that school to be trained and prepared for their future life in either Church or State, clearly realised that there was a still more important work He wanted them to do for Him. He would like to impress upon those whose future had not yet been decided, to keep their ears open to God's call, and especially the call for definite service in His Church. There was a great need for priests and laymen at home as well as abroad. Every diocese needed more clergy, but could not get them, and the missions abroad were also crying out for workers, He hoped the rising generation of England's manhood would have the courage to respond when that call struck home. There were many institutions in the country ready to give help and advice if only they could get young men willing to do the work for which God needed them. He prayed that all who were being trained in that grand old school might learn to listen to the voice of God calling them, to hear and do what He bade them to do. ATHLETIC SPORTS. The annual Athletic Sports were held on Wednesday, 5th April, on the School ground, in the presence of a large gathering of spectators, and fine weather favoured the proceedings. The sport throughout was most enjoyable, the boys contesting the races with any amount of keenness. The " Victor Ludorum " was won by J. Tasker, who carried off several prizes, and in the high jump E. Lorrain-Smith created a record for the school by jumping 5 ft. 44in., the previous record being 5ft. Sin. by H. G. Crawshaw. School House won the relay race, in addition to the tug-of-war. The officials were :President — — MR. S. M. TOYNE. Committee :— MESSRS. G. F. TENDALL, R. 0. GOOLDEN, J. TASKER, L. ELLIOTSMITH, T. W. DONKING, and C. E. S. BULLEN. Starters :MESSRS. S. M. TOYNE and R. 0. GOOLDEN.
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Judges :MESSRS. F. H. BARNBY, C. R. FEATHERSTONE, H. W. LIDDLE, and P. H. SYKES. Timekeepers :MESSRS. A. J. A. WOODCOCK, and J. C. R. KING. EVENTS. 1. ioo Yards (under 14.)—I, G. B. Robinson ; 2, J. W. Y. Burton. 2. I00 Yards (under J. G. Timmins ; 2, Catley. 3. Quarter-Mile (open).—I, J. Tasker ; 2, L. Elliot-Smith Time 56 secs. 4. Junior School zoo Yards.-1, Solar ma ; 2, M. Stor Hodson. 5. High Jump (open).-1, E. Lorrain-Smith ; z, Johns. Height 5ft. 4tins. 6. ioo Yards (open).—i, J. Tasker ; 2, A. V. C. Gray. Time II secs. 7. Quarter-Mile (under W. P. McKay ; 2, R. S. Moss. Time 621 secs. 8. Junior School 8o Yards.—I, Barker ; 2, Crawford. 9. 220 Yards Handicap (open).-1, A. T. Blair ; 2, W. H. Huffam. to. High Jump (under 15).—I, G. B. Robinson ; 2, L. Lace. Height 4ft. 4in. Half-Mile (open).—I, L. Elliot-Smith ; 2, E. B. Haynes. Time 2 mill. 17 secs. 12. Half-Mile Handicap (open).-1, Atkinson ; 2, Cattley. 13. Junior School 6o Y ards.— 14. Long Jump (open).—I, J. Tasker ; 2, G. Marwood. 17ft. 9in. 15. Steeplechase (open).-1, J. Tasker ; 2, E. B. Haynes. 16. Steeplechase (under 15).—r, J. G. Troop ; 2, Gooderham. 17. Long Jump (under 15).—I, J. G. Troop ; 2, J. G. Timmins. 18. Ioo Yards Handicap (open).—T, W. H. Huffam ; 2, J. N. Avery. 19. Junior Quarter Medley ; 2, Crosthwaite. 20. Mile (open).-1, L. Elliot-Smith ; 2, E. B. Haynes ; 3, F. R. Haward ; Time 5 mins. 51secs. 21. Relay Race.-1, School House ; 2, Dayboys ; 3, Manor ; 4, Grove ; 5, Rise. 22. Tug of War.—School House. House Shield.—School House 251 pts. ; Grove 6i pts. ; Dayboys 3 pts. ; Boating Challenge Cup.—School House. Old Boys' Race.-1, J. G. Johnson ; 2, K. G. Chilman and H. F. S. Gedge.
CRICKET CHARACTERS.
Victor Ludorum. 8.
—
649
J. Tasker. Points : Tasker ii ; Elliot-Smith
Racquets Competition :
All corners Handicap.—S. M. Toyne, Esq. School open.—E. G. H. Mack. School Handicap.—E. G. H. Mack.
CRICKET NOTES. Let us frankly admit that the XI. has not come up to expectations. There was no reason why we should not have won our school matches. The fielding is really pretty good, except in the slips, but we have missed catches and they have always proved expensive. We have a considerable number of bowlers at our disposal, but there has often seemed to be some fate overhanging them so that they did not get on or come off at the right time. Then again the batting is really sound and practically the whole XI. is capable of making some runs. Thus it is somewhat disappointing to register defeats at the hands of Durham, Bootham, York Amateurs, and Scarborough (by 3 runs). When we win, we win handsomely and look as though we were invincible. The rain has been thoroughly unkind to us. Coates and Mack struck thoroughly bad patches in the batting, but at other times they have shown us of what they were capable. If only the XI. plays up to its form in the remaining matches, it will still be able to make the record creditable. The 2nd XI. has played remarkably well and the Juniors are keen and most promising. May I also add that that pleasant social club, the Eccentrics, has not belied its name and purpose ? CHARACTERS. 1ST XI. COLOURS. E. G. H. MACK (captain). Being one of the first bowlers, he had to face the difficult position of bowler-captain. He lost some of his spin, as the term went on, but he took by far the most wickets. A sound attractive batsman. Too easily depressed on the field. Good organiser off the field. J. TASKER, a dashing and unsafe batsman, and a brilliant cover point. Useful change bowler. H. G. COATES, a reliable wicket-keeper. As a batsman he can be brilliant, always made runs except in school matches.
650
CRICKET CHARACTERS.
L. F. LEVERSEDGE, much improved batsman, watches the ball. Can bowl some really bad wicket taking balls and might well have been bowled more. C. E. S. BULLEN, came to the rescue on more than one occasion, a good catch, thoroughly deserves his colours. R. N. NEWBY has bowled consistently and merited better fortune. His fielding and batting are original. 2ND XI COLOURS. T. W. DONKING can cover a lot of ground in the field. E. P. SEWELL, a good runner between the sticks, a plucky field. E. G. BULLEN, inconsistent batsman, has played some useful innings, good catch but painfully slow. G. W. ETCHES needed confidence. His lack of it prevents his doing himself justice. G. MARWOOD, distinctly promising all round, must stand still batting. J. SCHOLEFIELD, a slow and conscientious batsman. He will develop. A. B. SELLERS, a keen and promising cricketer. When he learns to place his field, he will do well in the bowling line. R. S. MASON has made a most encouraging start for the first XI. J. N. AVERY, a solid batsman, and might be a good wicket-keeper if he perseveres. W. P. MCKAY, a good bat, his early promise as a bowler has not been fulfilled. H. C. TURNER can bowl a good ball with an off break. L. C. CARNEY, a fair batsman but variable.
651
CRICKET.
CRICKET. SCHOOL V. ESCRICK PARK C.C. May
13th.
The School secured a lucky draw. Dennison and Reader were in great form with the ball, while Dr. Morrison found our bowlers on an off day. J. Reader, b. Mack 2 E. Sanders, b. Tasker 5 E. Reader, b. Mack 15 Dr. Morrison, c Pullan, b Mack 72 H. Hodgson, b Tasker 4 G. Streetley, cNewby,b Marwood 17 C. Dennison, not out 19 R Ellar, b Marwood F. Bush, c Leversedge, bMarwood 4 H. Rudd, lbw Newby W. Yeoman, b Newby Extras :—B. 2 ; 1.b. 2 4
ST. PETER'S. H. G. Coates, b Dennison 16 J. Scholefield, lbw Dennison 13 N. Pullan, b Reader 6 E. G. H. Mack, b Reader J. Tasker, b Dennison E. P. Sewell, h Dennison 2 G. Marwood, b Dennison 2 C. E. S. Bullen, not out T. W. Donking, cMorrison bEllar 8 R. N. Newby, c Hodgson, b Ellar o L. F. Leversedge, not out Extras --B. ro ; L. B. x II
1 43
Total (9 wkts.) 6o
ESCRICK.
Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Tasker Newby ... Leversedge Marwood
0. M. R. w. 12 2 55 3
47 2 1 4 2
2 6 2 9 3 0 0 I 3 3
SCHOOL v. SCARBRO' C.C.
Wednesday, May 17th.
Rain as usual spoilt the Scarborough Match. SCARBROUGH.
4 H. Huggam, b Mack T. W. Triffitt, not out 21 T. Dale, b Mack 3 T. H. Scholey, not out 55 3 Extras : B.1 W. x N.B. I ;
;
85 Bowling Analysis :— Mack ... ... Newby ... ... Tasker ... ... S. M. Toyne ... Marwood
O. M. 9 I 3 2
R. 33 5
W. 2 0
3 0
20
0
6 I
2 0
19
0
5
0
CRICKET.
652
SCHOOL v. YORK AMATEURS. Wednesday, May 24th. The School XI. failed entirely, comment is needless. YORK AMATEURS.
Trendall, lbw Newby 51 J. Triffitt, c Newby, b Mack 4 Rev. Cardale, c Newby, Chilman 3 1 R. Freer, run out ro J. Triffitt, b Mack 3 J. Smith, b Mack 9 R. Lund, b Marwood 6 H. Lund, b Mack 4 F. Hare, b Chilman 6 H. Greenwood, b Mack 8 H. Houseman, not out 0 Extras : B. 13 ; L.B. 4 ; W. I. 18 C.
SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, c Greenwood, b Lund 3 J. Scholefield, cTrendall, b Lund 4 K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Greenwood, b Lund 0 J. Tasker, b Lund 9 L. F. Leversedge, b Lund 0 E. G. H. Mack, c Freer, b Cardale I G. Marwood, b Lund 3 E. P. Sewell, b Lund 0 N. Pullan, not out 5 T. W. Donking, run out 6 R. N. Newby, b Cardale . .... 0 Extras 0 31
150
Bowling Analysis :— Mack ... Newby ... Tasker Marwood K. G. Chilman, Esq. Leversedge
o. M. R. NV. 1 4 5 37 5 9 2 28 I 17 0 9 4 I 7 0 25 2 5 0 2 O 0 7
SCHOOL v. MASTERS. Thursday, May 25th. Tie School team had a welcome victory. The fielding was good and the last wicket stand of Bullen and Newby won the match. -
School.. H. G. Coates, b Mr. Goolden... 13 J. Scholefield, b Mr. Goolden . E. G. H. Mack, b Rev. Hamby 27 J. Tasker, lbw Mr. Toyne 8 L. F. Leversedge, c & b Mr Chilman N. Pullan, b Mr. Chilman G. Marwood, c Mr. Chilman, b Mr. Barnby 3 E. P. Sewell. b Mr. Hamby 6 T. W. Dojiking, b Mr. Barnby o C. E. S. Bullen, run out 23 R. N. Newby, not out 20 Extras : B. 21 21
MASTERS. L. Procter, Esq., run out 0 P. H. Sykes, Esq., c Coates. b Mack 2 Rev. G. C. Beach, c Marwood, b Mack Col. J. C. King, c Bullen, b Mack 12 C. H. Peachment, Esq., c Donking, b Tasker 3 1 C.RFeathrson,Eq c Coates, b Mack 0 G. F. Tendall, Esq., b Mack 6 S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Mack, b Newby 2 K. G. Chilman, Esq., lbw Marwood 40 R. 0. Goolden, Esq., c Tasker, b Marwood 2 Rev. F. H. Barnby, not out 9 Extras B. I ; N.B. 2 ,
:
136
107
CRICKET.
653
R. w Bowling Analysis :0. M. 19 Mack ... 12 5 5 Newby ... 9 I 27 I Tasker 7 0 40 I 0 19 2 Marwood 4
SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Saturday, May 27th. Mack bowled really well on an unpleasant pitch. Bullen and Marwood batted uncommonly well and the match was won with 3 wickets in hand. LEEDS G.S. Greenleaves, lbw Tasker 7 Pemberton, b Mack 3 Tomlinson, c Tasker, b Marwood 24 Hiley, lbw Mack 5 12 Hoden, lbw Marwood Stirk, b. Mack 4 I Place, b Mack Sledge, c Tasker, b Mack 25 Macpherson, c Scholefield, b Mack 36 Brown, not out 2 McQuade, b Mack Extras B. 14 N.B. x 15 :
;
SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, b Brown 1 4 J. Scholefield, b McQuade 3 E. G. H. Mack, lbw Place .. 1 4 J Tasker, hit wkt, b McQuade I0 L. F. Leversedge, c Arden, b Place 8 0 N. Pullan, c Place, b Arden ... E. P. Sewell, c & b Arden .... 9 G. Marwood, run out 42 C. E. G. Bullen, b Arden 4 1 T. W. Donking, b Arden I R. N. Newby, not out 5 Extras L.B.x I :
1 35
1 48
Bowling Analysis :- o. M. R . w. Mack ... ... 19 6 49 7 Newby ... ... 1 4 3 34 0 Tasker ... ... 7 I 22 I 15 2 Marwood ... 6 3
Saturday, June 3rd. its true form. Mack and Tasker At last the XI. began to show played brilliant cricket. Leversedge also did well. Newby bowled steadily without much luck. SCHOOL V. WORKSOP COLLEGE.
SCHOOL.
WORKSOP.
2 H. G. Coates, run out J. Scholefield, b A. Walker ... o E. G. H. Mack, c Whitehead, b Palmer 103 J. Tasker, c Gibson, b T. Walker 69 C. E. S. Bullen, c Clacey, b A. Walker 16 G. Marwood, & c b Palmer 7 E. G. Bullen, c Clacey, b A. Walker L. F. Leversedge, c Taylor, b T. Walker 49 E. P. , Sewell, c T. Walker, b A. Walker 9 T. W. Donking, b T. Walker 17 6 R. N. Newby, not out Extras B. 9 ; L.B. I W. I I/
J. H. Gibson, b Mack
ro A. B. Walker, run out 34 0 L. Taylor, b Mack T. R. Walker, b Newby 4 F. R. Raynor, c Coates, b Tasker 4 21 C. B. Palmer, b Mack G. W. Boughton, c Tasker, b I Newby 0 T. A. Whitehead, b Newby A. V. Clacey, b Marwood 12 0 G. H. Salt, b Mack V. Harrison, not out 19 Extras B. x ; W. ; N.B. 5 17
289
120
:
.
:
;
654
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis :— o. M. R. w. Mack ... 16 15 9 4 Newby • • • 1 4 19 3 Tasker 12 48 I I Marwood 3 0 7 0 Leversedge 3 0 14
Wednesday, June 7th.
SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Our total was too small, but with six of our opponents out for 6o, it looked at one time a certain victory. After some dropped catches our bowling went to pieces and we presented a victory with both hands in a most polite manner. SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, c Miehle, b G Grierson J. Scholefield, b C. Alderson E. G. H. Mack, b G. Grierson 6 J. Tasker, c Clayton-Greene, b C. Alderson 23 C. C. S. Bullen, c Arnold, b C Alderson 54 L. F. Leversedge, c Younger, h B. Grierson 20 G. Marwood, b G. Grierson o E. G. Bullen, b B. Grierson 28 E. P. Sewell, c Miehle, b C. Miehler7 T. W. Donking, b C. Miehle 2 R. N. Newby, not out 4 Extras ; L.B. 1 W. 1 ; N.B. 6 6
DURHAM.
R. B. Miehle, lbw Newby 3 H. Clayton-Greene, run out.... ro C. Alderson, c C. Bullen, b Mar 15 wood C Adamson, c Donking,b Tasker 12 F. Youngman, c E. Bullen, b Tasker 32 C. Miehle, b Tasker B. Arnold lbw Tasker G. Grierson, st Coates, b Leversedge 18 E. Gee, c E. Bullen, b Leversedge3o R. Dean, not out 2 B. Grierson, b Newby Extras : B. 17 L.B. 9 ; N.B. 2 28 ;
:
•
;
126 Bowling Analysis o.
Mack ...
151
M.
4 Newby ... 52 4 Tasker 12 2 Marwood 0 4 Leversedge 2 0
SCHOOL V. SCARBOROUGH.
R. W. 4° 0 17 2 4 44 9 3
2
Saturday, June loth
Played at Scarborough. A most exciting match in which the rain played a very important part. After the heavy shower, our field gave away some runs and the slippery ball made matters worse. It was very hard luck on the School. Mr. Chilman hit a six over the wall, not an easy feat.
655
CRICKET. SCHOOL.
H. G. Coates, c Fawcett, b 15 Robinson C. E. S. Bullen, c Robson, b Greenl3 S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Allan 34 E. G. H. Mack, b Robinson K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Robinson, b Green 59 J. Tasker, st Fawcett, b Green ro L. F. Leversedge, c Allan, b Bielby 4 0 E. G. Bullen, b Bielby 2 G. Marwood, b Green 6 T. W. Donking, b Robinson 0 R. N. Newby, not out 2 N.B. Extras B. r
SCARBRO'. G. A. Robson, lbw Mack 3 G. Barker, c Chilman, b Toyne zo Rev. C. S. Swinerton, b Toyne 8 W. S. Robinson, c Leversedge, 3o b Mack W. Allan, b Tasker C. P. Rhodes, c C. E. Bullen, 12 b Mack J. Green, c Coates, b Mack 19 J. Allan, lbw b Mack 15 C. Bielby, not out 6 A. Fawcett, c Leversedge, bMack 8 F. Flinton, c Tasker, b Mack 5 Extras B. 21 L.B. I 22 ;
:
;
:
1 49
1 46
Bowling Analysis :— Mack Newby ... S. M. Toyne Marwood Tasker
O.
M.
19 II
I0 2
6 I 13
0 0 3
w. 7
R. 43 29 25 I 33
0
2
0 I
SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Saturday, June 17th. After our improved form, it was disappointng that the team seemed unable to adapt itself to the very slow wicket. Leversedge and Sellers made a first-rate partnership, without which our total would have been in a sorry way. BOOTHAM.
SCHOOL.
H. G. Coates, c Turtle, b 14 Jackson C. E. S. Bullen, b Jackson 8 E. G. H. Mack, c Turtle, b Jackson J. Tasker, st Christy, b Jackson 8 L. F. Leversedge, b Jackson 48 2 N. Pullan, c Maggs, b Seddon 2 G. Marwood, b Seddon E. G. Bullen, st Christy, bSeddon o A. B. Sellers, not out 23 T. W. Donking, b Seager 7 R. N. Newby, c Seager, b Jackson 5 2 Extras B. 2
C. L. Wigham, c Leversedge, b Mack C. R. Ayres, c Mack, b Newby G. Christy, c Newby, b Mack C. M. Maggs, run out H. J. Dyson, not out G. W. Seager, b Mack W. Seddon, c Sellers, b Mack Extras : B. 17 L.B. ;
34 18 42 25 Io 5 8
24
:
Total
120
O. Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Tasker Newby ... 5 Sellers ... 2 2 Marwood
Total (6 wkts.) 166 M. R. W. I 53 4 56 0 o I 12 I O 9 0 6 0 o
656
CRICKET.
SCHOOL V. YORK CLERGY. Thursday, June 22nd. A draw in our favour. Mack played a sound innings and had the bowling been changed more frequently, there is little doubt that the Clergy would have been unable to play out time. Smoot,. H. G. Coates, c sub b Cardale C. E. S. Bullen, c Gardale, b Evans E. G. H. Mack, b Cardale J. Tasker, c Shearsmith, b Cardale L. F. Leversedge, c Evans, b Cardale R. S. Mason, not out G. Marwood, st Kitching, b Cardale A. B. Sellers, st Kitching, b Cardale E. G. Bullen, not out E. P. Sewell, I R. N. Newby, did not bat. Extras : B. i ; L.B.
YORK CLERGY.
14 TO
49
4 30 20 17
I0 II
.
2
Total (for 7 wkts. declared) .... 167
Rev. R. F. Cardale, c E. G Bullen, b Mack 20 Rev. G. C. Beach, c Sewell, b Mack Lieut. J. P. Kitching, c Coates, b Mack 6 Rev. H. Shearsmith, run out z Rev. E. V. Dunn, c Tasker, b Mack Rev. C. E. Crane, not out .... 58 Rev. D. G. Evans, c C.E.Bullen, b Newby 3 Rev. V. Jones, c Newby, b Mack Rev. S. W. Veitch, lbw Lever 10 sedge Rev. A. D. Alderson, run out 3 N. Pullan, not out 9 Extras : B. 17 ; N.B. 18 Total (for 9 wkts.) 139 M. R. w. 5 59 5 I 5 56 0 0 0 8 0 0 I I
Bowling Analysis :- 0. Mack ... 23 Newby ... 22 Sellers I Marwood I Leversedge 1
SCHOOL v. BRADFORD C.C. Saturday, June 24th. creditable victory. Leversedge did some sensational bowling and the batting was even and good. The first pair gave the team an encouraging start. A
BRADFORD. G. Clarke, b Newby A. Wood, c Marwood, b Newby G. H. Townend, lbw Leversedge G. E. Batley, c Mack, b Tasker Dr. H. Shackleton, h Tasker W. Smith, c Mason, b Leversedge L. C. Carney, b Mack D. Greenwood, not out P. Fothergill, b Leversedge F. Hickson, b Leversedge R. L. Thompson, b Mack Extras : B. 25.
Total
SCHOOL.
7 27 14 7 0 2 0 I 0 0
25
C. E. S. Bullen, c Wood, b Fotherill 39 R. S. Mason, c Smith, b Townend 24 K G Chilman, Fsq , not out 39 E. G. H. Mack, c Smith, b 17 Fothergill J. Tasker, not out L. F. Leversedge, H. G. Coates, G. Marwood, did not bat. T. W. Donking, E. P. Sewell, R. N. Newby, Extras : B. 25 ; L.B. i ; W. 2 28
84 Total (for 3 wkts. declared) 147
657
CRICKET. Bowling Analysis :— o. M. R. w. Mack ... ... 9 2 28 2 Newby ... To 4 22 2 Tasker ... 6 2 7 2 Leversedge ... 5 3 2 4
Saturday, July 1st. SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. The Old Boys were outplayed in spite of a stylish innings by Crawshaw. Mack trounced the somewhat easy bowling and hit very cleanly. O.P's. B. A. C. Gray, c Bullen, b Newby T. 0. Wood, b Mack C. E. Medhurst, b Newby K. G. Chilman, b Tasker R. E. F. Tendall, lbw Tasker H. G. Crawshaw, c Tasker, b Mack C. L. Armstrong, b Newby .... W. G. Yeoman, c Donking, b Mack D. Norwood, b Newby J. C. Stainthorpe, b Mack P. Harland, not out Extras B. to W. x ;
:
5 15 6 21 6 38 8
Bowling Analysis :— Mack ... ... Newby ... Tasker ... Leversedge Sellers ...
7 19 64 23 17 10
6 I 2 II
119
Total
SCHOOL. C E. S. Bullen, v Stainthorpe R S. Mason, b Stainthorpe E. G. H. Mack, b Wood......... J. Tasker, c Armstrong, b Stainthorpe L. F. Leversedge, not out H. G. Coates, not out ••• • Extras • B. to
Total (for 4 wkts. declared)
141
o. N. R. W. lo 0 36 4 10 I 25 4 5 o 23 2 z 0 7 0 2 0 15 0
SCHOOL v. WAYFARERS' C.C. July 15th, Saturday. This was a very gratifying win as last year they had scored very heavily against us. Tasker and Mack made a good stand of 115 and placed the side secure from defeat. The general fielding in this match was very much improved. WAYFARERS C C 21 Shirley, b Tasker 1 Ashley, b Mack Rodgers, run out 33 o Marple, c Newby, b Sellers 25 King, b Mack. Arnold, c Toyne, b Tasker 12 o Dickinson, lbw, b Mack Robinson, b Newby to McKenzie, not out 5 o Lamb, c Toyne, b Newby Oddy, b Mack 4 Extras 8 N.B. 1 B. 2 L.B. 4 W. 1 :
;
;
;
SCHOOL. C. E. S. Bullen, b Dickinson . R. S. Mason, c Arnold, b Dickinson S. M. Toyne ,Esq., b Ashley . E. G. H. Mack, b Dickinson . J. Tasker, b Lamb K. G. Chilman, Esq., not out... H. G. Coates, st. .Shipley, b King L. F. Leversedge, c Rodgers, b Dickinson A. B. Sellers, b Marple T. W. Donking, b Ashley R. N. Newby, b Marple Extras B. 5 ; L.B. 1 W. 1 :
Total
119
;
Total
3 24
3 43 68 17 13 2 12 4 x 7
197
658
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Newby . S. M. Toyne Leversedge Tasker Sellers
o. M.
R.
w.
6 3
19 29 19 7 15 29
4 2 0
14 12.5 5 2 8 Io
SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G'S.
2
July i8th, Tuesday.
Pocklington were soon dismissed for 63 runs, but the score would not have reached half that score but for dropped catches. Mack and Bullen played free cricket, but the remainder with the exception of Coates failed to reach double figures. POCKLINGTON G.S E. A. Eldred, b Mack G. F. Goodman, c Marwood, b Mack G. F. Pearson, b Mack N. B. Bowen, b Newby M. H. Ogle, b Sellers J. C. Moore, b Mack J. S. Mellor, b Tasker H. W. Pickering, b Sellers S. North, not out D. A. Waring, b Mack S. Lampit, b Mack Extras B. I ; N.B. I
5 3 24 15 2
2
:
SCHOOL. C. E. S. Bullen, c Ogle, b Moore 33 R. S. Mason, b Eldred E. G. H. Mack, c Mellow, b 36 Eldred 2 J. Tasker, c North, b Eldred... H. G. Coates, b Ogle 1 4 L. F. Leversedge, b Ogle 4 A. B. Sellers, not out 5 G. Marwood, b Ogle T. W Donking, b Eldred E. P. Sewell, b Eldred R. N. Newby, c Waring, b 2 Eldred Extras B. 3 L.B. 2 5 :
Total
Bowling Analysis :— Mack ... Newby Tasker Sellers
Total
63
O. 10.3 8 4 4
;
M.
4 3 0
I
R. 8
W. 6
3o 9
2
I
112
CRICKET
659
BATTING AVERAGES. Up to July 18th. No. of Times Highest Total Inns not out. Score. Runs. Av. 371 26.1 o 103 E. G. H. Mack ... 14 204 20.4 12 2 L. F. Leversedge 49 208 18.9 I C. E. S. Bullen ... 12 41 18.8. 24 6 I R. S. Mason ... 94 17.6 69 I 212 J. Tasker •.. 13 17.6 2 23* A. B. Sellers ... 5 53 153 12.7 1 17* H. G. Coates ••• 13 8.6 20* 6 R. N. Newby ..• II 43 o G. Marwood ••• II 43 8 .4 42 o 17 T. W. Donking ••• II 52 4.5 6.z 17 0 E. P. Sewell ... 44 7 1ST XI.
.
* Not out.
1ST XI. BOWLING AVERAGES. Overs. Mds. Runs. Wkts. Av. L. F. Leversedge 1 9 3 54 7 7.7 E. G. H. Mack 218 63 533 59 9.03 G. Marwood... 33 5 Ioo 10 10 4 R. N. Ntwby 159 30 351 5 7 24 A. B. Sellers 23 2 85 17 J. Tasker ... 116 21 398 17 23.4 COLTS XI. v. BRAMCOTE.
July 5th.
The Colts played very well. Stuart taking six wickets. The Bramcote bowling being very weak was trounced severely, Bullen and Elliot playing exceptionally well. BRAMCOTE.
Rendel, b Stuart xo Guise, c Bullen, b Elliott o Thomley, c Troop mi, b Elliot 4 Turnbull, b T. Wood 26 Lillington, c Bullen, b Stuart o Webb, lbw b Elliot o Paul ma, b Stuart 3 x Taylor, not out .i. Clayton, b Stuart Hornsby, b Stuart o Marcham, b Stuart o Extras B. io ; L.B. x.; W. i 12 :
•
Total
57
COLTS.
T. E. Stuart, c Turnbull, b Thornley T. Buchanan, c Taylor, b Clayton G. B. Robinson, b Guise J. N. Bullen, b Turnbull J. G. Troop, c Turnbull, b Guise W. Elliot, not out. J. W. Burton, b Turnbull W. A. Clarke, not out B. Chapman, T. Wood, did not bat. C. L. Troop, Extras : B. 8 ; W. 2 ; N.B. x
54 20
33 33 6 82 5 34
ri
Total (for 6 wkts. declared) 268
66o
CRICKET.
2ND XI. v. REV. G. C. BEACH'S XI. June 16th. In this match the team showed very good form. Pullan batted well after a very shaky start. Marwood hit somewhat luckily for 45. The bowling honours were fairly evenly shared 2ND XI.
C. E. S. Bullen, c Beach, b Fishburn ro N. Pullan, not out 8r L. F. Leversedge, c Balme, b Fishbum 9 E. G. Bullen, b Beach 4 G. Marwood, b Rickaby 45 A. B. Sellers, not out. 13 T. W. Donking, E. P. Sewell, G. W. Etches, did not bat. L. C. Carney, H. G. Turner, Extras :B. 6 ; L.B. 4 ; W. r ; N.B r 12
Total (for 4 wkts. declared) r74
REV. G. C. BEACH'S XI. G. Tanfield, c Bullen mi, b Leversedge 8 J. Mackay, c Bullen ma., b Marwood N. Grainger,c Donking,b Sellers 28 Rev. G. C. Beach, c Sewell, b Etches 8 H. F. Rickaby, lbw b Turner 6 E. Belt, st Bullen mi, b Etches 7 R. Cockill, b Marwood 17 J. Balme, st Bullen mi b Turner 9 W. Fishburn, c Leversedge, b Sellers 4 M. Lee, c Marwood, b Sellers H. Ludlam, c & b Marwood 3 H. Ward, not out Extras : B. 7 ; L.B. I 8 Total
2ND XI. v. BOOTHAM 2ND XI.
100
June r7th.
The 2nd XI. won a most exciting match on the stroke of time. Mason played really well and Scholefield and Avery batted steadily. BOOTHAM 2ND XI.
Smithson, c Mason, b Etches 2 Keating, lbw. b Etches 0 Grubb mi, not out 5 1 Rowat, c Etches, b Turner 1 4 Halliday mi, lbw. b Mackay 25 Rae, b Sewell Halliday ma, c & b Turner ro Miles, lbw, Oddy • 22 Duckworth, c Etches, b Oddy o Grubbterts, not out 4 Eyres mi, did not bat Extras : B. 23 ; N.B 24
Total (for wkts. declared) 157
SCHOOL.
J. N. Avery, c Rae, b Halliday mi 14 J. Scholefield, b Rae 22 W. S. Mackay, b Rae 18
R. S. Mason, run out 40 E. P. Sewell, c Halliday mi, b Smithson 28 S. Milne-Redhead, c Rowat, b Duckworth L. C. Carney, b Smithson J. N. Bullen, c Rae, b Duckworth 3 G. W. Etches, not out Io H. G. Turner, b Rae z W. Oddy, not out 3 Extras : B. II ; L.B. I ; W. r 13 --Total (for 9 wkts.) 165
CRICKET.
COLTS v. BRAMCOTE.
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June 14th, 1922.
The team failed to do itself justice, partly perhaps owing to
the unaccustomed surroundings. Bullen and Elliott played well. COLTS.
4 Stuart, run out 2 Chapman, b Guise. Bullen, c Thornley, b Rendel 23 8 Troop (J. G.), b Rendel 19 Elliot, run out Clarke, c Hornsby, b 'Thornley 8 Burton, c Rendel, b Thornley . 2 Williams, c Hornsby, b Thorn6 ley Troop (C. L.), c Rendel, b Rendel 3 0 Hall, not out Wood, T., b Thornley 7 Extras B. 7 ; W. 2 N.B. 3 12 :
BRAMCOTE.
Wright, b Stuart Guise, run out 15 Thornley, b Stuart 40 Turnbull, b Elliot 36 Rendell, b Stuart Taylor, c Troop, C. L., b Elliot Markham, b Elliot 3 Lillington. run out 1 4 Hornsby, st Troop, C. L., b Wood, T. 14 Glover, b Wood, T Paul ma, not out Extras • B. 21 ; W. 3 23
;
•
Total
94
Total
1 49
2ND XI. V. G. F. TENDALL'S XI. May 31st, Wednesday.
The team in this match all showed consistently good form. Bullen batted very well, making his 39 out of 42 for the first Wicket. Sellers bowled well taking five wickets for 35 runs. SCHOOL.
N. Pullan, b R. 0. Goolden.... E. G. Bullen, run out R. S. Mason, b R. 0. Goolden J. N. Avery, b F. H. Barnby . L. F. Leversedge, b R. 0. Goolden W. P. McKay, b R. 0. Goolden. R. V. Gray, not out A. B. Sellers, not out L. C. Carney, I G. W. Ethes„k did not bat. H. G. Turner, 1 Extras : B. 21 L.B. 7
28
Total (for 6 wkts. declared)
190
;
27 39 so
16 27 34 9
G. F. TENDALL'S XI. P. H. Sykes, b Turner J. C. King, b Etches Rev. F. H. Bamby, b Sellers H. C. Newhouse, lbw. b Sellers R. 0. Goolden, b Leversedge . C. H. Peachment, b Sellers C. R. Featherstone, b Sellers J. Scholefield, b Sellers S. M. Toyne, not out G. F. Tendall, run out R. N. Jackson, b Turner Extras : B. 16 ; L.B.r Total
29
16 8 5
24
3 3
67 0
7 57 17o
COLTS. V. RIPON COLTS.
The team won the toss and put Ripon in. Stuart bowled remarkably well. The Colts did not start at all well but Bullen and Robinson made a good stand, the former playing exceptionally well.
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RIPON COLTS. 2 Fletcher ii, c Burton b Stuart Evans, c Wood, W., b Elliot 13 Riley, c Chapman, b Stuart Hymas, b Stuart Watteen, c Elliot, b Burton 6 Spence, b T. Wood 3 Hudson, b Stuart Pickard, c Bullen, b Wood so Wood iii, b Burton Randall, c Troop, C. L., b 0 Burton I Lightowler, not out 8 Extras : B. 7 ; N.B.
COLTS. B. Chapman, run out 3 C. F. Williams, c Hymas, b Wood 5 T. E. Stuart, c Watteen, b Randall 4 W. Elliot, b Randall J. N. Bullen, c Hymas, b 76 Watteen G. B. Robinson, run out 43 G. W. Y. Burton, not out ... • 2 4 W. A. Clarke, b Randall W. Wood, C. L. Troop, did not bat. T. Wood, Extras B. II ; L.B. i W. 9 ; N.B.I 22 ;
Total
Total (for 7 wkts.) 178
52
2ND XI. v. LEEDS G.S Saturday, May 27th. .
This proved quite an exciting game but the 2nd XI. hardly did themselves justice. 2ND XI. R. S. Mason, c Caygill, b Moxon I 0 J. N. Avery, b Moxon 5 E. G. Bullen, b Moxon 4 W. P. McKay, b -Moxon 1 4 G. W. Etches, c Hill, S., b Moxon g T Milne Redhead, c North, b Moxon 7 A. B. Sellers, c Hill, S., b Moxon L. C. Carney, c Gaygill, b 6 Moxon F. J. Oddy, b Walton 9 II R. V. Gray, b Walton H. G. Turner, not out' 3 Extras B. 7 ; L.B. 3 ..... so Total
98
LEEDS G.S. Hague, c Sellers, b Etches 3 Riding, lbw. b Sellers 344 Storey, b Oddy A. Hill, b Carney 5 Caygill, b McKay 6 S. Hill, c Bullen, b Etches Butler, run out 8 North, run out 5 Moxon, c & b Sellers 9 Smith, not out Walton, c Carney, b Sellers Extras ; B. 8 ; L.B. 2 ; N.B
Total
sot
ROWING.
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ROWING. The commencement of the Summer term provided us with a fair number of ' boaters ' from which to choose the crews to represent the School at York Regatta, and although we had some very good material, the absence of L. Elliot Smith was undoubtedly felt, as in all probability we should have entered a boat at Marlow if he could have stayed on for this term. However, three crews were selected and given continuous practice, and although the crews were light, their style and watermanship were satisfactory, so much so, that about a fortnight before the Regatta, we received an offer from the York City R.C. of the loan of a light racing boat if we cared to consider an entry for the White Rose Challenge Cup. After due consideration and a trial with our first crew, who proved they were able to manage the light boat, it was decided to embark on this distinct advance in our rowing efforts. The second and third crews were also entered for their respective events and it may be mentioned that this is the first occasion in recent years that three entirely boys' crews have been entered. Regatta day, June 24th, saw our crews fit and well trained but as results proved in each case, we were up against crews greatly our superior in weight. The White Rose crew drew a bye for the first round and then rowed against an extremel c- powerful Mersey crew, who were ultimately just beaten in the final, and who beat us by a bare length after an excellent race. Our second crew rowed a splendid race against Tees A.B.C., their spurt at the finish being a magnificent effort. Without doubt very great praise is due to the strokes of the first and second boats for the pluck they showed in hanging on to crews so much superior in weight and experience. The third boat also rowed a very good race but just failed to ' get there ',before their opponents. The results of our efforts at the Regatta would strongly appear to support the proposition that next year an endeavour should he made to arrange a fixture with another rowing school, or otherwise to enter our first crew at some Regatta where our boys' crew would be matched against boys. In this connection it will be remembered that last year when we were successful in winning the York Challenge Cup, two experienced oarsmen from the Staff of the School were in the winning crew. Mention must also be made of the eights' race between the York City R.C. and the School, which was revived this year. The York City Club very kindly lent us an eight a few days before the race, which was rowed on June 29th. The School crew led for a third of the distance and looked very like beating the men's crew at one time, but in the end they lost by length.
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SWIMMING.
As we go to press it is very pleasing to note that two Old Peterites, W. E. Barton and K. H. Rhodes, have gained rowing fame in the Worcester College boat, which has won the Thames Challenge Cup at Henley, Barton's stroking of the Worcester boat has been specially mentioned in the Press and we are proud of such old rowing members of St. Peter's R.C., and trust they will gain still greater fame. WHITE ROSE CREW. bow— R. F. Yates. 3. H. N. Hodd. 2. J. Richardson. str. F. N. Terry. cox. W. A. Wood. YORK REGATTA CUP RACE. 3. R. Moss. bow. W. A. Copper. str. F. R. Haward. 2. H. Newhouse. cox. D. Ross. JOHN E. GIBBS' CUP CREW. bow. J. J. Hill. 3. C. R. L. Rice. 2. A. P. Thompson. str. E. Y. Scott. cox. T. C. Yates.
SWIMMING. During the very hot weather in the early part of the term splendid bathing in the river was enjoyed by those who had passed the School swimming test, whilst others went regularly to the Yearsley Baths for practice and instruction under the Sergt.-Major. Hardened swimmers have also continued during the period of cold, unfavourable weather in July. We also congratulate J. D. Wilkinson on his success in the Aquatic Sports at York Regatta, he swam exceedingly well and carried off the second prize in the ioo yards open handicap race. The great event to which everybody looked forward was the completion of the School Swimming Bath and although all the details of the surrounding wall and dressing rooms were not quite finished, there was much rejoicing when the water was seen pouring into the Bath on St. Peter's day. When the bath is completely finished and in full swing, it is proposed to arrange a School Certificate of Proficiency in Swimming and Diving in addition to the present ordinary Swimming test.
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O.T.C. NEWS.
The following boys have passed the Swimming test during the term :Baldwin. Lace. Walton. Cartwright. Smyth. Ives. Timmins. Prescott. Oddy. Robinson. Jeffares ma. Gill Jeffares mi. Parkinson. Hodgson, K. C. Atkinson, mi. Storrs Fox, H. M. McCowen, J. L. McCowen, A. H. Storr Hodson. Curtois. Burrows. Harris. Aitchison. Storrs Fox. P. Murray. Ross. Tidswell. Chapman, K. H.
BATHS FUND. At last we are able to announce that the baths are in a condition to be used although they are far from finished. The total cost will be r,400, of which the School gives half and the rest is to be obtained if possible by subscription. We wish to heartily thank all those who have kindly subscribed, and we append the list. There are still 30o wanted and we wish to remind all who are interested that anything is acceptable.
O.T.C. NEWS. Favoured by good training conditions, this department of our School life has been more than usually active. Some halfdozen new recruits were enrolled and it is hoped to enrol a larger batch next term. At the Minster Service on Military Sunday, we were complimented by the G.O.C. in the Northern Command, on our smart turn out and marching. The next few weeks were devoted to the Section competitions in drill, musketry, and open order work. The results are given below. The Band were particularly successful, but were only one point ahead of No. 4 Section in the Miniature range shooting. On Commemoration Day, the Corps furnished a Guard of Honour for the G.O.C., Lt.-General Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., which was certainly a credit to the School. After speeches, the General was received by and inspected the whole Corps on parade. There followed a march past and a short address of compliment and encouragement by the G.O.C. I should like here to thank the members of the Corps, both officers and boys for the trouble taken to make this parade a success. Such things involve a good deal of extra time and concentration, .
666 SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXPEDITION. There is a prospect of taking a strong contingent to camp this year at Mytchett Farm, Aldershot. Our camp opens on the 24th July, and breaks the ist August. We shall be losing a good many prominent N.C.O's at the end of this term, to our great regret. Notably C.S.M. Donking, to whom congratulations on winning the Fernie Cup, and where can we find such another Big Drummer ? In the sea, we suppose, where all the good fish ai e said to be. The annual inspection is being held a few days prior to going into Camp. J.C.R.K. O.T.C. PROMOTIONS. Cpl. Tasker to be Sergeant. Cpl. Sewell „ Sergeant. L/cpl. Richardson „ Corporal. L/cpl. Mack „ Corporal. Cdt. Cooper „ L/cpl. Cdt. Robinson „ L/cpl. Cdt. Milne-Redhead to be L/cpl. RESULTS, O.T.C. COMPETITIONS. Silver Bugle won by Cadet H. G. Turner. Cup, O.T.C. Camp (Boxing) won by A. T. Blair. Fernie Cup (best N.C.O.) won by C.S.M. Donking. St. Peter's School Challenge Cup (Drill) won by Band Section. Officers' Cup (Fire and Movement) won by No. 7. Section. Wilson Cup (Rifle Shooting) won by Band Section.
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXPEDITION. Our main activity this term has been the Society outing to Helmsley At r-45 p.m. an exuberant party of forty-three started in two char-a-bancs. All parties on the way were loudly cheered, going through Easingwold an old lady of seventy waved to us with her stick ! From the very start the two char-a-bancs which came were coloured yellow and blue respectively, and although the yellow came first the blue preceded it with clouds of dust. Then began the big race of which more anon. All went merrily to Coxswold, when much to our surprise a tuft of grass landed in the back of the blue char-a-banc. The projector was utterly unaware of the proximity of a Police Sergeant immediately behind him and before he had let loose his missile he was grasped from behind, lectured and dismissed. Byland Abbey with its
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glorious relic of a Rose Window loomed in sight at 3-15 p.m. and the parties stopped to examine the Abbey, which was undergoing repairs at the hands of the Ancient Monuments Department. Most people found more attraction in the adjacent edifice owing to the heat of the day. We mentioned above that the heat was excessive, but we found it more so on being presented to Wass Bank and a long walk across the moors. These moors afforded excellent opportunities for Botanists and Entomologists, whose various results are classified in the Society's Journal. An enterprising farmer kept lemonade, near Rievaulx, which he offered at fourpence a bottle, instead of the water asked for. At the river Wye upon which the stately abbey of Rievaulx (also in repair) frowns, we made a halt. Our sympathies go out to the gentleman who chased his floating shoes down the river. Our char-a-bancs met us at the top of Rievaulx Hill whence we were swiftly sped to Helmsley and an excellent tea at the Crown Hotel. After a photographic agony and a high speed mail we were again en route via Brandsy and.the terrible hill. At Oswaldkirk the driver of the blue char-a- banc made a mistake and we were beaten by the yellow. We travelled in dust for about two miles then at the dangerous and illegal speed of twentyfive miles an hour beat the yellow bus till Rowntrees' factory. The yellow however, got home first by going via Burton Stone Lane, the blue going by Gillygate.
The following Scholarships and Exhibitions have been awarded :Foundation Scholarships.—P. H. Taylor (S Bede's, Hornsea) ... •• • .54D C. J. C Bennett (Askham House, Gosforth) ... .35 Head Master's Scholarship.—H. E. Barker (Miss Bird, Grosvenor House, Harrogate) ... ... 25 Hey Scholarship.—A. G. Moore, (S. Peter's Preparatory, York) ... ... ... ... ... ... £15 Exhibition.—F. W. B. Pacey (S. Peter's School, York)... Is Day Boy Scholarships.—A. H. McCowen (Fermoy, Cork) ... ... ... ... ... bip Day Boy Scholarships.—J. N. Bamforth (S. Peter's Preparatory, York) ... -fjo -
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NOTES AND ITEMS.
VALETE. L. Elliot-Smith. 1916-22. Head of School. Head of House. Modern Sixth. School Choir. Delegate of Areopagites. 1st XV. 1920-21-22. Colours, 1920-21-22. Captain 19211922. 1St IV. 1920-21-22. Colour s 1920-21-22. Captain 1922. Sergeant in O.T.C. Victor Ludorum, 1921. E. Lorrain-Smith. 1917-22. School House. School Monitor. Vth Modern. Played for 1st XV. 1921-22 2nd XV. Colours 1921-22. Sergeant in O.T.C. High Jump record 1922.-5 ft. 44in. J. C. E. Pole. 1919-22. School House Br. C. Horobin. 1919-22. Manor B2. W. Coates. 1920-22. Grove B3. W. H. Huffam. 1917-22. School House. Played for rst XV. 1921-22. 2nd XV. Colours 1921-22. Played for 1st XI. Hockey 1921-22. H. R. Morris. 1919-22. Clifton Grove B4. C. R. S. Morris. 1919-22. Clifton Grove Cr. G. Barnsley. 1919-22. Clifton Rise. B4. SALVETE. School House. Chapman, C2. Storr Hodson, M. B4. Moore, E. G. Br.
Clifton Grove. Clifton Rise. Rhodes, G. N. B4. Jeffares, D. B3. Jeffares, R. L. C2.
NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate L. F. Leversedge, C. E. S. Bullen, R. N. Newby, on their 1st XI. Cricket Colours, and J. Scholefield, A. B. Sellers, R. S. Mason, J. N. Avery, W. P. McKay, L. C. Carney, H. G. Turner on their 2nd XI. Cricket Colours. We congratulate R. T. Yates and J. Richardson on their 1st School Boating Colours, and W. A. Wood on his colours for coxing, also T. R. Haward, H. C. Newhouse, R. S. Moss, and C. Fairweather on their znd School Boating Colours. On May 2 1st was York Military Sunday, and in the ceremony we may safely say our own Corps played no small part. We had a very successful Speech Day on July 1st, and the School has been brought rather into the ' public eye ' by the wild newspaper controversy over part of General Sir Ivor Maxse's speech. At last the baths are ready for use and it has already seen a great number of visitors and enthusiasts. In fact some people have been known to go at the unearthly hour of 7 a.m.
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NOTICE. The Old Peterite Football match will be played on Wednesday, December loth. Will those wishing to play kindly send their names to either K. G. Chilman, Esq., St. Peter's School, York, or to L. Elliot Smith, 31, Belsize Crescent, Hampstead, N.W.3. before the beginning of December. CALENDAR. Dates for the following events have already been fixed :F. Sept. 22. Boarders Return. S. 23. S. 30. S. Oct. 7. S. 14. 1st XV. v. Ripon G.S. 1st XV., at Ripon. 21. S. • „ S. 21. 2nd XV. v. Richmond G.S. 1st XV. at home. S. ,, 28. 1st XV. v. Leeds G.S. 1st XV. at Leeds. S. 28. 2nd XV. v. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. at home. S. Nov. 4. 1st XV. v. Middlesbro' R.F.C. at home. S. II. S.,, 18. 1st XV. v. Giggleswick School XV. at home S. „ 18. 2nd XV. v. Giggleswick School 2nd XV., away. W. 22. 1st XV. v. Yorkshire Wanderers, at home. S. Dec. 2. 1st XV. v. Ampleforth 1st XV., away. S. 2. 2nd XV. v. Ampleforth 2nd XV., at home. Old Peterites' Match. 20. W. „ Tues. and Wed. Dec 19th and loth. Theatricals. Th. Dec. 21. Boarders return home. ST. OLAVE'S NEWS. As usual this, the Summer term, has been a very busy one. In spite of the many attractions, such as visits to the Gala, 'Cricket matches, etc., the boys have worked splendidly. They thoroughly enjoyed their river-trip on Whit-Monday, also their visits to the Cinema. The following boys received prizes on Speech Day :— J.V. ... Form Prize. Banks, P. ... ... Mathematics. Elliott, W. ... • " Language Prize. Tobbenham, E. A.
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Hill, C. ... Wood, W. B. Cadell, F. E.
J. IV.
J. III. J. II.
... General Form work. General Form work. General Form work.
J. I.
General Form work. Wilstrop, R. We wish Miss Crawley and Miss Beckett, who are leaving us this term, every success for the future, and thank them for all they have done for us, both in and out of School. The following matches have been played :ST. OLAVE'S v. TERRINGTON HALL, at York on June 20th, 1922. ST. OLAVE'S.
Chapman, b Bottomley Williams, b Bottomley Troop, b Bottomley Elliott, c & b Wild Wood, W., b Wild Bullen, b Wild Wood, T., b Bottomley Maclldowie, b Bottomley Perry, not out Birks, b Bottomley Nutt, b Bottomley Extras Total
22 ro 12 20 17 3 4 4
96
ST. OLAVE'S. Williams, b Bottomley Smith, b Morton Wood, W. b Morton Galtrey, b Wild Perry, b Bottomley Maclldowrie, b Morton Nutt, run out Bullen, b Morton Biscombe, b Bottomley Crawford, b Bottomley Birks, not out Extras
Total
7 3 3 13 0
5 2 2 0 I 0
13
49
TERRINGTON HALL. Raahauga, b Elliott Whitfield, b Elliot Bottomley, b Wood, W. Morton, b Elliot Wild, b Wood W. White, b Elliott Stancliffe, b Maclldowie Hopkinson, b Maclldowie Wood, b Wood, T. Wells, b Wood, T. Jack, not out Extras Total
18 4 23 18 3 8 3 2 4
85
TERRINGTON HALL. Wild, b Galtrey 3 Morton, b Galtrey Bottomley, c Biscombe, Io Galtrey White, c & b Galtrey Whitfield, b Wood Raahauga c & b Wood Stancliffe, b Wood 17 Hopkinson, b Wood 1 4 Wells, c Smith, b Wood 7 Watson, b Maclldowie 5 Wood, not out Extras 3 Total
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LIBRARY. The following books have been added to the Library this term :B 24o History of Holland ... G. Edmundson (O.P.) Macmahon C 196 New Mathematical Pastimes 197 Science and Medieval Thought ...Clifford Allbutt (O.P. D 116 Horace : Odes and Epodes ... H. Darnley Naylor (O.P.) H 106 I have reason to believe ... Stephen Paget B 241 British History in the 19th Century G. M. Trevelyan 242 The expansion of Europe Ramsay-Muir C 198 Greek Medicine in Rome ... Sir Clifford Allbutt 199 The wisdom of the Beasts Strong H 107 The Art of Cricket ... W. W. Armstrong F 154 Mount Everest : The Reconnaissance, 1921 G 308 Brief Diversions ... READING Room FICTION. R 519 The clicking of Cuthbert ... 52o The man with the club-foot (Presented by Miss Crombie). 521 The Oppidan 522 strained Relations ... 523 The Red House Mystery 524 Mr. Prohack 525 The Cruise of the Kawa R 526 My discovery of England 527 Complete Works ... 528 If Winter comes ... 529 The Girl on the boat
Col. Howard Bury Priestly Wodehouse Valentine Leslie Alington ... A. A. Milne Arnold Bennett • Traprock ... S. Leacock Artemus Ward ... Hutchinson • Wodehouse
CORRESPONDENCE.
DEAR SIR,
3, BLAKE STREET, YORK, 15th July, 1922.
It is being suggested that a Prize for Greek should be founded to perpetuate the memory of a former Head Master of St. Peter's School (Mr. Stephenson). Any Old Peterites who were with him and would like to share in this Foundation are requested to send their contributions to me. Mrs Stephenson wishes to give X10, and Mr. J. H. Fuller another &o. Mrs. Stephenson wishes her sincere thanks conveyed to the members of the Old Peterite Club, for their sympathy in this sad time of trouble and loss. Yours etc., H. C. SCOTT.
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The Editors, The Peterite, York. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. DEAR SIRS,
I should like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. A. W. Ping and Mr. H. W. Liddle for the time and energy they have spent on the School Rowing this term. Mr. Ping confined his attentions to the 1st Boat and although he was at times a little loud in his condemnation of our faults we are very thankful that he made us good enough to enter for the White Rose Challenge Cup in a lightship for the Regatta. Mr. Liddle and his second Boat used to disappear regularly on half-holidays at 2-30 p.m. and one has heard rumours of a boat, training hard, many miles upstream. I must not forget to mention Mr. Griffiths, who took up the third boat only a few days before the Regatta and improved them beyond our wildest dreams. Once again let me thank all those who have taken an interest in boating and I sincerely hope they will continue to do so. Yours sincerely, H. N. HODD,
Captain of Boats.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK,
July 9th, 1922. DEAR SIRS,
I should like, through the medium of your columns, to convey both the thanks of the team and myself to Mr. Toyne for the most untiring and persevering manner in which he has devoted his time to the School Cricket, more especially the 1st XI. It is entirely due to him that the fielding of both XI.'s has shown marked improvement since the commencement of term. May I also thank Rev. F. H. Barnby, Mr. Chilman and Mr. Sykes for the generous way in which they have given up their time to coach the Cricket beneath the 1st XI. and to umpire in the Matches. Yours etc., E. G. H. MACK,
Captain of Cricket.
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O.P. NEWS. The following were elected new members at the last meeting of the O.P. Club :— Watkinson, Thomas. Johnson, Arthur N. Peter, James W. Rob, G. H. Smith, Brian, M.A. Carney, W. J. Wildsmith, K. H. Moore, J. D. Wightman, J. L. Plant, H. A. Hearn, S. T. A. Burgin, J. C. Burridge, D. W. E. Weil, D. G. Smith, E. Lorrain. Anelay, Wm. Richardson, Niel. Burgess, L. R. Burdon, H. J. Ashton, Colin. Elliot-Smith, L. We extend our congratulations to Rev. J. A. Easten, O.P. of Thurning Rectory, East Dereham, Norfolk, who was presented with that living by his old college, Corpus Christi, Cambridge, and inducted on March 6th by the Archdeacon of Norwich. Also to H. E. K. Reynolds who passed the Cambridge M.D., with 2nd Class Honours, and to R. E. F. Tendall and H. E. Metcalfe who passed with 2nd Class Honours, to C. E. Birks, 3rd Class, and E. M. Reed, 1st Division, 2nd Class.
ANNUAL OLD PETERITE DINNER. The annual re-union of the members of the Old Peterite Club was held on Saturday night, July 1st. The gathering was presided over by Mr. S. M. Toyne (headmaster of the school), whilst others present included Colonel H. C. Scott, secretary of the club, Mr. Norman T. Crombie and Mr. H. L. Creer (members of the committee), Major C. L. Armstrong, D.S.O., M.C., Major C. P. Cass, and Mr. J. C. Stainthorpe (dinner secretary). After dinner, the toast of " The School " was proposed by Mr. A. W. Eastwood, who made mention of the continued success of St. Peter's School, and pointed out how its activities were increasing under the excellent headmastership of Mr. Toyne. The Chairman, in reply, extended a cordial welcome to the Old Peterites, whom they were very pleased to see once again. Mr. Norman T Crombie submitted the toast of The Services," and in doing so made an eloquent reference to the number of Old Peterites who fell in the war, and whom they were always proud to remember and honour at the commemoration festival.
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He had been pleased to note that members of the old Officers' Training Corps had arrived to take part in that day's festivities from such remote and far-off places like India, Egypt, and even the Solomon Islands. Tile toast was responded to by Major C. L. Armstrong. Tire " Old Peterite Club " was submitted by Major C. P. Cass, and responded to by Colonel H. C. Scott, who both remarked on the continued success and increasing importance of the Club and the useful social functions accomplished by it. The suggestion was mooted that the Club should hold another dinner in London in order to cater for the large number of Old Peterites who are now resident there, and it is hoped that the suggestion will in the course of the ensuing year become an accomplished fact. AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT.
(Extract from " The Yorkshire Comrade," A.D. 2050.) A great sensation has been caused among classical scholars by the discovery of the appended " fragment,' dug up from the relics of the once famous St. Peter's College for Boys in York City. We have sent the much-torn M.S. to Professor Orilla, our most famous Latin scholar, for an interpretation, and we now publish with much pleasure his notes together with the fragment :"This M.S. is incomplete and worn. It consists of a short connected passage and a few isolated lines and words. After much labour we have reconstructed the text as follows " undecim ludendi causa albas induti vestes petere campum, Concurrunt viri ; praesertim et Maccus et togae Alternas sinuant clavas ; (certa) mine duro Luctantur, et voce (hortatur) ille laboris exactor Inspiciens validos, simal et talia fatur :— Discas oportet, clamat ; artem quam didicisti Agendo confoimes, mox et colores dabuntur. Nec poterit quisquam ludi praedicere finem ; Cursu perpetus gramen trans (eunt) veloci Structor et venditores, nube, vectis et ulva, Bullini isti frabres, came corrumpere lignum ; nituntur viribus xquis Ingenioque diu, et inevitabile fato Hostes Dunelmi clad (em) inv (iti) Praemia victori restant, scholx Petrannx.
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Linsaeus (ur) tabulas numeros quosdam re (ert) Papilio plausu resonat ; sardinios pisces Panem ad tostum victi victores Una convivio fruntur." Here the M.S. end. There is no clue to the authorship of the above, but the style is not unlike that of the " Litus " school which flourished in the early years of the 20th Century, when the study of Latin was at very low ebb, owing to the fact that the wage-earners of the country received no material benefit or commercial gain from a dead language. We may assign the date to, say, 1919-1923 A.D. NOTES ON THE TEXT. Maccus. A proper name. In the M.S. the second " c " is written " k "—an obvious error. Togae. This word is difficult, but as the poem is written round a contest of some kind, perhaps it is a proper name. Prof. Aigialon of St. Martin's University, translates it as " robes," possibly a reference to the garments worn by the hero, or, more simply, " coats." The objection to this rendering lies in the idea of a plural noun to describe a singular man—but there may have been others of the same name. Some scribe has faintly inserted after " togae " in the M.S. the words " custos baculorum "—which confirms our view that " togae " refers to a person. Ille laboris exactor. The famous " task-master." Prof. Rivage of St. Gregoire suggests that another name lies concealed in this phrase--the only way out of the difficulty. See also later under " structor etc. Mox et colores dabuntur. The eminent savant, M. Maris Margo, objects to this concrete use of " colores," as " pigmenta " is the correct word. It may be that heroes were distinguished by special stripes or colours. He quotes from a forgotten poet the expression " muddied oafs as evidence that players of the ancient game or Rugball used to besmear their bodies with mud. Cursu perpetuo, etc. Herr von Gestadt of Pfarrkirchen, thinks that America's victory over Germany in 1918 brought about the introduction of many Western games, including " baseball," and suggests that the poem describes such a game. The lines, however, are full of difficulties. It is hard to see how " structor," (a " builder " or " mason "), venditores (" sellers "), nube (" cloud ? )", vectis (" lever ") ,ulva (" weed" or " sedge "), came (" flesh "), can be connected with a sport, and apparently the phrase " corrumpere lignum " (to spoil or mar wood) indicates that the vanquished smashed their clubs. '
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Hostes. M. Lutte de la Plage considers that some feelings of hatred were shewn in the sport. It is interesting to note that not all the students played. One Linsaeus, apparently, was occupied in mathematical pursuits. Papilio. I cannot accept (" butterfly." " Tent " or " pavilion " seems better. This view is supported by the fact that scholars lived and worked in huts at that time owing to scarity of house. Cf. the use of separate cells by Chinese students. Plausu. v.l. " risu." Sardinios pisces fruntur. Important verbs are missing, but the contest seems to have been followed by a feast, in which Sardinian fish on scorched bread figured as a dainty. PRO. ORILLA.
We must congratulate ourselves that the days of the idle rich are past, and that our sons no longer waste their time over trivial pastimes.—AGRICOLA ORA. THINGS WE SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW. 1. Who is Cock Robin ? 2. Where does Mr. Ping conceal his megaphone when coaching boats. 3. Who said " I say you fellows, put your guns on your shoulders." 4. Who said " Section Halt " when his section was standing smartly at attention. 5. Where do parts of bikes go in the summer time ? 6. Where did the river go in the middle of the term ? 7. What happened to the batsmen against the " wasps " ? 8. Who really dwells in the Model village of the School ? 9. Is the School carpenter a painter or a plumber ? Which of the School clocks will win ? ii. Who urges people to " Ang on." 12. Where do people get to on a wet afternoon ? K. J. PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE. C/0 THE HOLYWELL PRESS, OXFORD, June, 1922 . Public School Verse, Vol. III.," will be published early in 1923, and the final date for receiving contributions is November
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30th, 1922. Contributions are invited from all boys who are at school now, also poems written before they left from all boys who left school during 1921 and 1922. These should be sent to THE EDITORS, ' PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE,' C/0. HOLYWELL PRESS, OXFORD. Only MSS. with which are enclosed stamped and addressed envelopes of sufficient size can be returned in the event of their rejection. MARTIN GILKES. RICHARD HUGHES. P. H. B. LYON.
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When the shades are drawing in And the Sun is dropping low, And the fielders are looking tired and slack ; Then its then that the Captain As he sees the last man go, Just come with a vile excuse straight back.
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When the pitch is fast and true, And the Sun is blazing hot, And the first pair are having all the luck ; Then its then that he'll rue Thinking the bowling to be rot And he's bowled first ball for a duck
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When the bowler has been bowling For half-an hour or more, With his catches all dropping on the mat* ; Then its then with a willing And deep full throated roar Appeals : How's that ? NOT OUT. HIT HIS BAT.I. IMPERATOR. * Sometimes called " Carpet." f Evidently appealing for lbw.—Ed. THE MOURNERS. He died : and then they came and said Strange prayers about his quiet bed ; They could not let him take his rest But greeted him unwillingly As death were some sad enemy, And not an honoured guest.
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Do they not know that even now He feels the wind upon his brow, And all-the things he loved are there With him for ever, glad and strong, A sunset or a snatch of song, Grey eyes or gleaming hair. Do they not know, who mourn for him, That nevermore his eyes shall dim With sorrow or a sudden tear, But splendid and serenely glad, Remembering the joy he had, He laughs—and shall they fear ?
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A GREAT HEADMASTER. REV. HENRY MAJOR STEPHENSON.
The Rev. H. M. Stephenson, Headmaster of St. Peter's School, York, from 1872 to 1887, died on April 9th, 1922. He was educated at Lancing, and at Christ's College, Cambridge, of which he was a Scholar and Fellow. He was 9th Classic in 1861, Select Preacher at Cambridge in 1887, and Hulsean Lecturer in 1888. Before coming to York as Headmaster of St. Peter's in 1872, he had been a Master at Marlborough College, and afterwards VicePrincipal of Liverpool College. After leaving York he became in turn, Vicar of Bourn, Rector of Toft, and finally in 1895, Rector of Keyworth, near Derby, which he held till his death. The above brief summary gives some idea of the important place which he filled in the Scholastic and Ecclesiastical world. The work which he accomplished, whatever the office which he held, was always vigorous and devoted. He never pushed himself forward, he never made popularity his aim, but the work he did whether in Church or School though quiet, unassuming, and unselfish, surely left
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its mark. Only his friends know how unsparingly he exerted himself, and great as were the fruits of his teaching, they were only partially visible in his life-time. Now that he is gone, his friends and old pupils in their letters (many of which the writer of this notice has been privileged to see) reveal how great was the harvest of his teaching. He was a ripe* scholar, and as a teacher had a gift of lucidity alike rare and invaluable. This is a point upon which I think all his old pupils are agreed. His teaching always left its mark. Many were the Scholarships which his pupils gained including the first place at Balliol College, Oxford. But great as he was as a teacher, it was as a man that we best remember him. To some doubtless he appeared somewhat stern and austere, for he did not suffer fools gladly : but under that apparently severe look there dwelt a geniality and unselfishness which those who knew him well will never forget. Ever ready to support, ever hospitable to his colleagues, he was a firm helper and a sound adviser. Under a man who worked so hard himself, he would indeed have been a poor creature who did not do his best. He always interested himself keenly in the School games and did much to foster them. It is not perhaps generally known that he made strong though unsuccessful efforts to increase the playing fields. It has been said that " The world knows nothing of its greatest men " it is certainly true that it knows little of some of its greatest teachers. Their work is unseen, it is self-denying, it not seldom seems unfruitful, but when it is like that of Mr. Stephenson it cannot be overestimated. He suffered a long and painful illness with uncon. plaining fortitude, and passed to his rest on April 9th, 1922. We offt:r to Mrs. Stephenson and his family our deep and affectionate sympathy. * He edited several books of Livy and Orations of Cicero for the Cambridge Pitt Press, Select Epigrams of Martial and Livy Books ii. and iii. in Macmillan's Classical Series, as well as a number of the same publisher's Elementary Classics.
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