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SCHOOL LETTER. N a résumé of this term's activities it is at once obvious that first place must be given to the notable achievements of the School XV. who have won their first six consecutive matches. Although there are at the moment of writing still two more weeks of the season to go through, and some important matches not yet played, this promises to be the most successful season we have known for several years, and the School's heartiest congratulations and thanks must go to Mr. Tendall and to E. P. Sewell, this year's captain. Mr. I endall has handled the football with his usual skill and patience and the XV. owe the greater part of their success to his careful coaching, while Sewell has been an energetic captain who has fired his followers with his own infective enthusiasm. There have also been notable Rugger successes among 0.P's. H. F. S. Gedge, captain in 1918, has been playing for the North of England, and his brother J. B. Gedge, was chosen for Lancashire, but was unfortunately unable to play owing to an injury sustained while playing for Liverpool. S. Anderson has been playing consistently well for the Yorkshire Wanderers and has also played in the Yorkshire Trials. Two O.P.'s. have also distinguished themselves in the rowing world, W. E. Barton, the stroke of the Worcester Boat which won the Thames Challenge Cup of Henley in the summer, and L. Elliot-Smith, last year's Captain of Boats, have been rowing in the Oxford and Cambridge University trials respectively. We also congratulate K. G. Chilman, Esq., who has again been chosen to play for Yorkshire at Hockey, and E. P. Sewell, who is playing for the English Public Schools against the Scottish at London, during the holidays.
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In lighter matters we have also had a very enjoyable term. A successful School Concert was held on Saturday, November 11th, at which the programme included a short sketch. Our congratulations go to Mr. Peachment for his organisation and conducting of the School Orchestra, who, we are glad to know, will play during the 'I heatricals at the end of term. The Scientific Society has held its usual lectures during the term, all of which were well-attended and much appreciated, both by members and visitors. The School also greets the advent of a new society, the Philatelists, under the enterprising presidency of Mr Beach. (It is not true that several gentlemen were eager to join this society under the misapprehension that it was called the Philandering Society !). The preparations for the end-of-term Play are, as we go to press, in full swing and rehearsals are an almost nightly occurence. The play chosen is the well-known " If I were King" by J. H. McCarthy, and under the management of Mr. Tendall promises to be a great success. We welcome to the School this term Mr. Hutchins, of Queen's College, Oxford, Mr. Norwood, of Hertford College, Oxford, and Mr. Griffiths of St. John's College, Cambridge. They have quickly identified themselves with the life of the School, and taken a vigorous part in its games and other activities. Our hearty congratulations go to H. W. Liddle, Esq., late Housemaster of Clifton Manor, who has been appointed to the Headmastership of Bedford Modern School, which position he took up in September. Although we are conscious of the great loss this means to us, we wish both him and Mrs. Liddle every success in their new life. We also congratulate Mr. P. H. Sykes on his recent marriage, and Mr. C. H. Peachment on the birth of a daughter.
OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD, November 30th, 1922
DEAR SIRS, The Oxford branch of the O.P.Club has flourished greatly this term. Besides the two business meetings and a social gathering in the Vice-President's rooms, the Annual Dinner at the Anglo-American Club took place on Saturday, November
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25th. It was unanimously agreed that it was the most successful and brilliant function that the Club has yet undertaken. We were extraordinarily pleased to have as a guest Mr. Woodcock, in addition to our President, Mr. Toyne, and our Honorary VicePresidents, Messrs. Featherstone, Goolden and Norwood ; the last of whom had this honour conferred upon him at the Dinner. Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Norwood were suffering somewhat from the frigidity of their journey by car from York, and only just arrived in time, having followed the most devious route therefrom. Everybody made a speech, so that there was a finely diversified display of oratory. The greatest effort was, perhaps, that by Mr. Gilbert, who quoted with great volubility from " She Stoops to Conquer." Mr. Mann mentioned some theory of J. S. Mill which had no bearing on the subject whatever. W. E. Barton (Hon. Auditor), has made himself famous by his stroking of the Worcester Henley Eight, in the Thames Challenge Cup. This term he has appeared in the Trial Eights for several days. He is now back to the fixed seat, and friction of " Togger. He made a speech at the Dinner.
E. W. Gilbert is busy studying geography, for which purpose he has armed himself with a business-like pair of field-glasses. He emerged from his studies to deliver the masterly oration mentioned before. He occasionally turns out for the College at hockey. J. G. Hardwick is still rowing with great vim and verve. We were extremely pained to hear his opinion about roasted chestnuts and the vendor thereof on Election Night. He has exhibited his accustomed loquacity at the Club meetings. F. J. Mann inveigled the Precentor of Christchurch into singing one of his songs at the Musical Union at the end of last term, since when he, poor fellow (we refer to the Precentor), has not been seen. He helped the Hon. Secretary to impress Cambridge with the superiority of men from the 'Varsity with conspicuous success. P. R. Morris, in addition to playing Rugger with no little success, has pursued the hockey ball. Evidently his long residence in Germany stimulated his vocal centre and his deep bass voice was heard to great effect in the recent recital of the Bach Choir. His spare time is spent in carrying out research in " Rugby rules," upon which he is an authority. K. Norwood (Hon. Treasurer) has led a life of great energy ; he has played goal at soccer and not content with playing Rugger
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and rowing during the same term, has actually indulged in both on the same day. He is now hoping to get into the Hertford " Togger." K. H. Rhodes (Vice-President) has continued his activities on the river and on the Rugger field. He rowed in the Senior Clinker IV. which succeeded in reaching the final, and has now relinquished the comfortable slide for something more " wearing." T. Watkinson emerged from a life of studious seclusion to support the candidature of Mr. Jorrocks, for whom he was seen (and heard) canvassing from a taxi. It is believed that the men of Cambridge fell down in abject terror and awe when he flashed into their midst on a high-powered power. He has lived this term in the oldest house in Oxford ; rebuilding operations are already meditated. A. G. Wilson has been debarred from playing games owing to his recent operation for .appendicitis. He has relinquished the various duties of Vice-President and is confidently looking forward to Schools at the end of term. So far as we know, he has not joined any more clubs. Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD O.P's.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, CAMBRIDGE.
DEAR SIRS, We are 'glad to record that the O.P. Club at Cambridge has again entered on a new lease of life and flourishes under the following Officers : President: Sir Clifford Allbutt (Regius Professor of Physic). Vice-President : C. E. Birks. Hon. Sec: B. McCall. The term has been fairly eventful and the best rag was the " Fascisti rag " when all dressed in black shirts paraded the town with a band collecting for the local Hospital. There was also an investiture in the market place. R. H. Metcalfe (Trinity) has been seen once this term. He works very hard and is going down at the end of the term. His picture gallery and scrap book bid fair to rival the National Gallery, and demonstrate that he is not always engrossed in his medical studies.
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R. S. Dawson (St. John's). Trains coxes and did cox a Lady Margaret " four " once, but now has taken up rowing. As he studies Theology further investigations into his private character are superfluous. H. Tomlinson (Christ's) reads Architecture and, like Heath Robinson, designs things fatuous. Is in the habit of retreating with boon companions to a cafe every morning. M. E. Reed (Peterhouse) (or is it E. M. ?) is the same as ever. He is captain of rugger at Peterhouse and leads a strenuous life generally. He was publicly decorated in the market place to the tune of " You're the cause of all the trouble," for leading the Peterhouse contingent in the "Fascisti rag." He also very kindly provided a minute book for the club which he asserted cost him a fabulous sum, but on further investigation proved to belong to the Blankdale Education Committee !
C. E. Birks (Selwyn) is captain of the Winter Tennis Club at Selwyn. Too heavy for coxing, he becomes more like Falstaff in every way. L. Elliot-Smith (St. John's) rowed in the 'Varsity trials two days, upon which he deserves hearty congratulations. He also supports Lady Margaret boat club. He reads Geography, whose devotees are wont to go off in well assorted couples with a telescope and a pipe. We hope he really enjoyed his " crockeight " supper !
R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) has been with us five weeks and has been awarded his college 1st XV. colours. He also plays soccer, chess, the fool ; and boats, reads Law, and argues. When not occupied in any of the latter pursuits he sleeps. J. L. Wightman (Christ's) is a medical man and therefore to be found in every rag. B. McCall (Selwyn) is taking a History Special this year and so had a lecture to cut to play a tin whistle in the " Fascisti band." He " refs." touches-judges, and watches all rugger matches, and is one of the 'Varsity's leading Acrostic solvers. To conclude we wish Mr. Liddle all success upon his recent appointment to the Headmastership of Bedford Modern School, and our congratulations go to the School XV. on its victorious season. Long may they prosper !
Yours sincerely, O.P's. CANTAB.
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FOOTBALL. Matches played, 10 ; won, 7 ; lost, 2 ; drawn, 1. Points for, 168 ; against, 57. Date. Versus. Gnd. Rslt. Sch. Ofifis. Oct. 14. K. G. Chilman's XV. H Won 24 5 Ripon Grammar School A Won 56 Nil. „ 21. „ 28. Leeds Grammar School A Won 28 Nil. Nov. 4.. Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. H Won 6 5 11. Durham Light Infantry H Won 20 5 15. Pocklington Grammar Schl H Won 18 Nil. 18. Giggleswick School. H Drawn3 3 1 Yorkshire Wanderers H Lost 3 5 1 „ 22. H Won 10 Nil. 29. York Amateurs Dec. 2. Ampleforth College A Lost Nil. 34 "
MATCHES. SCHOOL V. K. G. CHILMAN, ESQ'S, XV. At York on Saturday, October 14th, Mr. Chilman fielded a strong side which were, however, not so well together as tile School. The visitors led at half-time by five points to nil, from a try scored by Newborn after a break through. During the second half, the School over ran their opponents. Result :— St. Peter's, 4 goals 3 tries. 29 points. K. G. Chilman's XV. I goal. 5 points. SCHOOL V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. At Ripon on Saturday, October 14th. In the first quarter of an hour play was very even, our backs being greatly handicapped by the wet and greasy ball. At half-time the score was 19—nil in our favour. After this the scoring became very consistent and we eventually won easily. Result :— St. Peter's, 56 points. Ripon G. S., Nil. SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. At Leeds on Saturday, October 28th. A very wet and slippery day and rain fell for more than half the match; it was very hard to keep one's feet. Haynes opened the scoring, Coates converting, and later Coates kicked a penalty goal. Half-time score, 14—nil. The forwards played remarkably well in the loose, some of their rushes, in which Sewell and Pullan were prominent, being very
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skilful. It was apparent at this state of the season that the backs were going to be slow ; though they broke through several times, they lacked the speed and resource which would have led to a large score. Result :—St. Peter's, 28 points. Leeds G. S., Nil. SCHOOL V. DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. At York on Saturday, November 11th. The visitors brought a heavy but somewhat inexperienced team ; play was very fast, the visitors holding our backs well. At half-time the School led by 2 goals, and scored twice again during the second half ; just on time H. G. Coates suffered an injury. Result :—St. Peter's (4 goals), 20 points. D.L.I. (1 goal), 5 points. SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G. S. At York on Wednesday, November 15th. This game resulted in an easy win for the School. Our score would have been larger but for unfortunate kicking. Result :—St. Peter's, 18 points. Pocklington G.S., Nil. SCHOOL V. MIDDLESBRO' R.U.F.C. At York on Saturday, November 4th. An overnight frost had made the ground very slippery and the backs had difficulty in moving quickly. The pace of our forwards was too much for our opponents, although, through their superior weight they frequently beat us for possession. Mack dashed over for us from a line-out, and Coates kicked a penalty goal. Middlesbro' scored in the last minute. Result :—St. Peter's (I try, i penalty goal), 6 points. Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. (I goal), 5 points. SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. At York on Saturday, November 18th. Although we failed to beat Giggleswick, we had rather the better of a drawn game, in which each side scored a try. The game was played at a great pace from the start, and after fifteen minutes' play E. B. Haynes broke away on the blind side of the scrum and gave to John Scholefield, who opened the scoring for St. Peter's. Just on half-time, a similar movement resulted in P. A. Scott, at the base of the Giggleswick scrum, equalising. But -though our forwards repeatedly swept down the field they were met with an unflinching defence, and there was no further scoring. They just lacked that cleverness outside to clinch matters, though
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W. P. McKay was nearly over, and E. P. Sewell did actually cross the line before he was called back. R. M. Disley, the Giggleswick full-back, tackled and kicked in first rate style. Sewell played a fine game and kept his forwards going all the time. He was well supported by Mack and Pullan. The heeling was rather slow, which accounted for the slowness with which the ball reached the three-quarters. Teams—St. Peter's : J. Richardson (back) W. P. McKay, • ; T. W. P. Cadell, T. G. Robinson J. Scholefield (three-quarters) R. W. A. Cooper, E. B. Haynes, (halves) ; E. P. Sewell (capt.) E. G. H. Mack, H. N. Hodd, J. N. Avery, N. Pullan, R. F. Yates, E. W. T. Smyth, J. Scholefield. '
Giggleswick : R. M. Disley (back) ; E. H. Francis, A. Coates, R. W. Parker, M. Robinson (three-quarters) ; J. S. Redmayne, P. A. Scott, (half-backs) ; G. G. Warburton (capt.), E. J. H. Wooler, H. H. Loveday, W. A. Barecroft, G. W. White, L. Wood, S. Y. Brown, Johnston (forwards). Result :—St. Peter's, (3- try), 3 points. Giggleswick (I try), 3 points. SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. At York on Wednesday, November 22nd. This game resulted in a two points victory for the Wanderers, who had brought a strong team. Play was taken into our half but our backs were tackling well, and eventually relieved. There were several occasions on which the School three-quarters appeared likely to score, but the Wanderers' defence, especially Ledgard at fullback, was strong. Play then came to the School 25, where Gledhill charged down a kick, ran over, and converted. At half-time the Wanderers were leading by five points to nil. In the second half play was mostly forward, and resulted in a determined fight. Mack was very unfortunate with a drop-kick which struck the post and came back into play. The game was keenly contested and both sides put up a capital defence. Coates kicked a penalty goal for the School.
St. Peter's : J. Richardson (back) ; H. G. Coates, T. W. P. Cadell, W. P. McKay, J. Scholefield, (three-quarters) ; E. B. Haynes, R. W. A. Cooper (halves) ; E. P. Sewell, E. G. H. Mack, H. N. Hodd, W. Pullan, J. Scholefield, E. W. T. Smyth, T. G. Robinson, R. F. Yates (forwards). Result :—Yorkshire Wanderers, I goal, 5 points . St. Peter's ,
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At York on Wednesday, November 29th. This match did not start until 3 o'clock owing to another match being played on the ground before. The visitors brought a very strong team but had the misfortune to lose one of their players half way through the game. Towards the end of the first half, J. N. Avery scored from a pass from Robinson who had broken through. In the second half play was very even, and towards the close Mack dribbled over and touched down. Both tries were converted. Result :—St. Peter's, z goals, io points. York R.U.F.C., nil. SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. At Ampleforth on Saturday, December znd. We arrived late owing to difficulties of transport, and the match was finished in semi-darkness. Ampleforth attacked right away, and only some brilliant tackling by our three-quarters, particularly Cadell, delayed the scoring. At half-time we were ten points down and felt that if we could only get the ball we might pull round. However, Ampleforth were a little heavier forward and distinctly clever on the line-out. The ball seldom came our way and some very skilful handling was shewn by the Ampleforth backs. Their kicking too, was long and well placed, and often put us into difficulties. Sewell, Mack and Hodd strove their hardest in the tight, and Pullan did a lot of good spoiling, but our halves and full-back were overshadowed by Roach and his partners. Our three-quarters never got a chance in attack, but their tackling was as good to watch as the brilliant attacking movements of our opponents. Teams—St. Peter's :J. Richardson (back) ; W. P. McKay, T. W. P. Cadell, T. G. Robinson, J. Scholefield (three-quarters) ; E. B. Haynes, R. W. A. Cooper (halves) ; E. P. Sewell (capt.), E. G. H. Mack, H. N. Hodd, J. N. Avery, N. Pullan, R. F. Yates, E. W. T. Smyth, J. Scholefield.
Ampleforth : Roach (back) ; M. P. Davis, D. C. Ogilvie-Forbes, P. C. Hodge, J. B. Ainscough (three-quarters) ; K. S. Roche, E. A. Kelly (halves) ; S. M. Wright (capt.), L. P. Turney, E. C. W. Drummond, H. E. Green, N. J. Cuffrey, F. M. Sitwell, R. Wilberforce, G. Bond. Result :—Ampleforth, 34 points. St. Peter's, Nil.
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Oct. 4. S. M. Toyne Esq's XV H lost 9 21 „ 28. Leeds G. S. 2nd XV H won 59 Nov. 29. Richmond G. S, 1st XV H won 52 — Dec. 2. Ampleforth College 2nd XV H lost 9 10 2ND XV. V. S. M. TOYNE, ESQ'S XV. At York on Wednesday, October 4th. The visiting team was exceptionally fast and heavy but the seconds played pluckily and made a great fight for the game. Result :—S. M. Toyne's XV., 21 points. St. Peter's 2nd XV., 9 points. 2ND XV. V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV. At York on Saturday, October 28th. This game resulted in an overwhelming victory for the School. Leeds pressed during the first ten minutes but after that the School had everything their own way. Result :—St. Peter's znd XV., 59 points. Leeds G.S., 2nd XV., Nil. 2ND XV. V. RICHMOND G.S. 1ST XV. At York on Wednesday, November 29th. A very keen match had been anticipated, but the seconds proved for too strong for their opponents, and the game became a runaway. The School were seldom out of the visitors' 25. Result :—St. Peter's 2nd XV., 52 points. Richmond 1st XV., Nil. 2ND XV. V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 2ND XV.
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znd XV. : T. H. Carr (back) ; H. G. Coates, G. Marwood, L. C. Carney, A. M. Wood (three-quarters) ; G. B. Robinson, W. A. Wood (halves) ; N. K. Lindsay, A. P. Troughton, R. S. Moss, J. J. Hill, L. F. Leversedge, M. M. Redhead, D. J. E. Binks, W. W. B. Marsland. Result :—Ampleforth College, 2 goals, 10 points. St. Peter's, 3 tries, 9 points.
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With seven of last year's XV. available we started the season full of hope, and on the whole our hopes have been realised. Our first six matches were all won, some of them being close enough for us to see where our weakness and where our strength lay. The former lay in the fact that our outsides were slow and wanting in initiative—sometimes even in intelligence—and that our forwards, brilliantly as they played, given opponents of equal weight, were put off their game when up against a heavier side. These facts account for our two defeats—at the hands of the Yorkshire Wanderers and Ampleforth, but as these are our only defeats I think we can fairly claim that the side is well up to the average of recent years. The tackling and saving of the three-quarters has been very sound and often brilliant, and especial praise is due to Cadell for this. The halves began well, working together and opening out the game quickly. As the season went on they rather flickered out. The forwards have given some brilliant displays—notably against Leeds and Giggleswick, and if against heavier opponents they failed to live up to the standard they had set, it was not for want of going their hardest, but simplya question of avoirdupois. They excelled in the loose, and their work on the line-out was intelligent, but the heeling was at times slow. Sewell, Mack and Hodd were an excellent front row and Pullan was responsible for much clever work in the loose. There has been much enthusiasm throughout the season, due largely to the infectious zeal of our captain, Sewell. Several masters turned out to help us in the practice games, and we benefitted much by their presence.
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E. P. SEWELL (Captain.) 1921-22-23. Has captained the School football well, and on the field has led his men with more than average intelligence, A hard worker from start to finish, good in the tight and fast though a little clumsy in the loose. His work on the line-out is good, and his kicking was often very useful.. E. G. H. MACK, 1920-21-22-23. Has steadied down and become a really useful forward. Is clever with his feet in the scrum, an opportunist in the loose, and his kicking if sometimes wild was very useful. R. W. A. COOPER, 1922-23. Behind winning forwards was quite brilliant at getting the ball out. Travelled too slowly and blindly to be really good, but on his day was most useful. Should practice screw-kicking, or else give it up. E. B. HAYNES, 1922-23. Had a lot of dash at fly-half, but being on the light side, his lack of swerve was a handicap. Took some passes brilliantly, dropped others unaccountably. Got some good tries by running straight. His kicking was at times useful, and would have been more so if he had found touch more often. H. N. HODD, 1922-23. A good honest forward, not afraid of hard work, and at his best when things were going badly. Not good at giving a pass, but took them well, and was always in the van. J. N. AVERY, 1922-23. A useful forward in the loose. Fast and a good dodger, he got one or two good tries. If he could last a game through, he would be much more useful. N. PULLAN, 1922-23. A good forward in the tight and in the loose. Did his share in the scrum, and was often out to help his three-quarters. A brilliant tackler and clever' dribbler, lie was always in the picture. W. P. McKAv. Has the makings of a really good three-quarter. Is still small and light but given weight and pace his clever swerve will give him many a try. His tackling was quite sound, and though not a good kick, he got in many a useful one. T. G. ROBINSON. Has much football in him. He is quite fearless and in defence was invaluable. Could travel too, and has a useful hand off.
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL. 693 R. F. YATES. Was a useful second row man, though on the light side and not over strong. Had a certain amount of attacking power and could dribble. T. W. P. CADELL. Our only outside with any pace. He took his passes well, but often neglected his wing man. He cut through well on occasions, and his tackling was quite brilliant. JOSH. SCHOLEFIELD. A fast forward who did honest work in the • scrum and yet was often to the fore in rushes. He played consistently well all the season. JOHN SCHOLEFIELD. Though he lacked the pace necessary for a wing three-quarter, he has been most useful. He made up for his lack of pace by often giving a good reverse pass. A good tackler and he went down fearlessly to rushes. J. RICHARDSON. With experience should make a good full back. He tackled well, and if his kicking was short he generally found touch. E. W. T. SYMTH. An honest worker in the scrum, and with increased knowledge of the game he should be good. Also played : H. G. Coates, G. Marwood, J. J. Hill, N. K. Lindsay.
HISTORY OF THE* SCHOOL. If we were to burrow into the annals of the past or overhear the conversations of the scholars some centuries ago, we should probably find that two or three hundred years ago, a history of St. Peter's School was being contemplated. Few Old Peterites indeed have not heard that the School has a wonderful history and yet where could they find anything about it ? A brief note in the Petrana, a reference or two in Alcuin's life and some documents in the Yorkshire Archaeological Society's records and that was all. It is really unfortunate that the School does not possess the originals of its own history : in fact we have to face the fact that the School does not exhibit many of the glories of its past. Mr. Collinson, a keen Old Peterite, wrote to me only a short time ago on this subject and showed his practical sympathy with my attempts at the collecting of Archives by presenting a practically complete set of Peterites from 1878 to 1917. Mr. Crowther sent an interesting old Print of the School, now framed, in the Library. Four Peterites, then called The Journal, 1832-1834, were sent anonymously ; this must be one of the very earliest of School Journals, in fact most of the big Public Schools were founded
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after this date. Interest of Old Boys and friends of the School has led us to believe that a history would not merely be acceptable, but is a duty to the School and to the history of education. The difficulties of price and authorship have been the main reasons why this work has been delayed. Now that the prices of publishers have begun to be more normal, the small Committee entrusted with the history has got to business. The Rev. A. Raine (O.P.), has most kindly undertaken the very arduous and skilled task of research. Besides this, he is going to write up the history from the earliest times to the present day. In addition to the history, there will be an attractive appendix containing lists of scholarships won, heads of the School, captains of Cricket and Football and so forth. Mr. D. Norwood has undertaken this part of the work. As business manager and adviser, I can say that we are extremely fortunate in securing Mr. Raine, whose father has collected more of the early records than any other man, and whose work will be readily accessible to his son, and in Mr. Norwood we have another trained historian. Arrangements have been made with Messrs. Bell and Co. for the publication. A sum of at least £200 will be required to publish the first edition, (viz. : Publisher's and Author's fee). To meet this it is proposed to issue a subscriber's list. The book will not be published before June, 1923, and its price will be 7s. 6d., but to sij,bscribers, who send in their names and cheques or postal orders now, the price will be 6s. 6d., post free. We should like to have a guarantee fund of at least £150. Subscribers are asked to write to me at the School and mark envelopes School History. Material for the Appendix before the year 1878 should be sent to Mr. D. Norwood, other records for the main part of the history to be forwarded to the Rev. A. Raine, The Vicarage, Dringhouses, S. M. Toyne. York. •
NEW SWIMMING BATHS. We append a list of further subscriptions to the New Baths Fund. Apologies are due to Mr. Penty, Mr. Samman and Lt.Col. Daniel for misprints in the last Peterite. Owing to the Printers' Strike, the Peterite was delayed and finally rushed through at an opportune moment without this proof being corrected. Mr. Penty's subscription should read &0 and not los. Mr. Samman's name was incorrectly given as Lamman, and Lt.-Col. Daniel's subscription as LI instead of LI Is.
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O.T.C. NEWS. The annual inspection of the Corps took place on the loth July. Lt.-Colonel Logan, D.S.O., commanding the Depot West Yorkshire Regt., who carried out the inspection, gave us a report which must have encouraged all ranks of the Corps. There followed hasty and feverish preparations for going into Camp at Mytchett Farm. Judging by the amount of kit some people wanted to take, the period of camp might have been a month. As a fact it was only nine days this year, but the All Highest War Office selected these with much care and foresight from a summer in which fine days were few and far between. It was no fault of the Camp authorities if we did not benefit in mind and body from our stay there : in fact I think we are all agreed that it was a good camp in every way and that we should like to get the same site next year. Twenty-four candidates entered this term for the examination for Certificate A. In the practical part, 16 out of the 24 entrants obtained a Pass and were therefore able to present themselves for the Written Papers. Of these candidates C.S.M. Sewell, and Cpl. Yates were specially commended. The result of the written examination is not yet published, but, whatever it may be, there can be no doubt that all who entered will have thereby much increased their Military knowledge. A cadet, who aspires to a leader of others, cannot do his work efficiently unless he knows more than those under him and, to acquire such knowledge, he
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must put in extra time : stars and stripes have no magic of their own. The candidates should be grateful to Lt. Sykes for his time and trouble expended in coaching them. It is most desirable that we should continue special Classes of Instruction next term. Armistice Day was celebrated by Church Parade in the School Chapel, followed by a short ceremonial parade for the purpose of saluting the Union Jack. There has been a large influx of recruits this term, 3o to be accurate, which gives us a considerable increase in strength even making allowance for the Summer decrease by boys leaving the School. J. C. R. K. O.T.C. PROMOTIONS SINCE LAST ISSUE. Sgt. Sewell to be C.S.M. Sgt. Hodd to be C.Q.M.S. Cpl. Richardson to be Sergeant. Cpl. Mack to be Sergeant. L/Cpl. Avery to be Corporal. L/Cpl. Blair to be Corporal. L/Cpl. M. Redhead to he Corporal. L/Cpl. Yates, R. F. to be Corporal. Cadets Marwood, Leversedge, Haynes, and Hill to be Lance Cpls.
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The Editors,." The Peterite," York. DEAR SIRS, I should like, through the medium of your columns, to convey the thanks of both the 1st and 2nd XV's and myself to Mr. Tendall for the most untiring and patient manner in which he has given up his time to the betterment of the play in the School, and also for the time he has spent refereeing matches. His advice has been the utmost help to the teams. May I also thank those masters who have taken games, for the generous way they have given up their time, and also to those
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masters, who, despite the mud, have turned out to help the School by playing against the 1st XV. Theirs was a most unpleasant way of spending an afternoon. I should also add that our thanks are due to Mr. Tendall, who has been most kind in providing cocoa for the 1st XV. at an early hour every morning. I remain, Yours sincerely, E. P. SEWELL,
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MUSICAL SOCIETY. A highly successful School Concert was held on Saturday, November nth. The first half of the programme consisted of a number of instrumental and vocal items, and the second of an amusing short play. The orchestra, which had not played for some time, shewed considerable improvement ; the members have been greatly swelled this term, and there is now a larger variety of instruments. Mr. Peachment, the able and energetic president, deserves every congratulation for his trouble with and devotion to the orchestra. The results must be highly gratifying, and we hope to hear the orchestra again at the end of term, when it is to play at the Theatricals. Two groups of part-songs were given by a male-voice quintette, consisting of Mr. Sykes, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Chilman, Mr. Featherstone and Mr. Barnby. These were highly appreciated. Mrs. Goodman Platts sang some delightful ballads and was enthusiastically received. Her fine voice was heard to advantage in the Hall. H. G. Turner and H. N. Hodd played Schubert's " Serenade " as a violin and piano duet, and scored one of the successes of the evening. They were heartily encored. Mr. and Mrs. Toyne, Mr. Avery, Mr. Goolden, and L. Headlam then played a short sketch entitled " Elegant Edward " dealing with an amusing situation, when a burglar (Mr. Avery) and a " gentleman crooksman " (Mr. Toyne) meet in a flat in search of the same plunder, and the humorous consequences that result from a mistake in identity on the part of the burglar. All the roles were admirably filled, and the play went with a run throughout, carrying the audience with it.
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In brief, our thanks go to all concerned, and especially to Mr. Peachment, who carried out all the necessary arrangements for a highly enjoyable evening.
PROGRAMME OF CONCERT. PART I. I. ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS " The Merchant of Venice." Frederick Rosse (a) Prelude. (b) Doge's March. THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. 2. GLEES (a) " The Three Knights " Edward German (b) " Cargoes " H. B. Gardiner 3. SONG . • • " Down in the Forest " Landon Ronald MRS. GOODMAN PLATT'S. 4. PIANO AND VIOLIN DUET—Serenade Schubert H. N. HODD AND H. G. TURNER. 5. GLEES (a) Shall I look to ease my grief " C. H. Lloyd A. H. Brewer (b) " Alexander " 6. SONG .. • " Oh, no John " ... Folk Song MRS. GOODMAN PLATYS. 7. ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS " The Merchant of Venice " (a) Intermezzo " Portia." Frederick Rosse (b) Oriental March. THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. INTERVAL PART II. ELEGANT EDWARD.
(a play in one act by Gertrude Jennings.) L. R. AVERY Bill ... S. M. TOYNE " Mr. Treherne " ••• MRS. TOYNE Mrs. Treherne R. 0. GOOLDEN Police Sergeant R. HEADLAM Constable ••• ••• Scene—Mrs. Treherne's Flat. Time The Present. —
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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. A general meeting of the above Society was held in the Lecture Theatre on Thursday, 28th September, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year :President : S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. Vice-Presidents : C. R. FEATHERSTONE, ESQ. (Chair). R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ. Hon. Treasurer : A. J. A. WOODCOCK, ESQ. Hon. Secretary : L. HEADLAM. Editor : C. RICE. Committee : H. G. COATES, T. G. ROBINSON. W. P. MCKAY. The following lectures have been held this term : Oct. 21. " Flames." ... C. R. Featherstone, Esq.
Nov. 18. •" Cornwall." ... ... F. H. Barnby, Esq. Dec. 2. " The History of the Yorkshire Derwent " A, J. A. Woodcock, Esq
and before we finish the term we hope to have heard another lecture and a Wireless Demonstration. Dec. 9. " An Introduction to Astronomy " A. W. Ping, Esq. „ 14. " Wireless Demonstration " ... L. Headlam. Rev. F. H. Barnby made his debut as a lecturer to the Society, this term : he was loudly applauded for a very fine lecture. Mr. Featherstone also gave us a very interesting demonstration on " Flames," showing us how they played " likes and dislikes " upon being presented to various noises, and how they themselves were capable of creating a miniature orchestra. The Wireless Section has been very active this term, and lives in hope of being presented with a loud speaker ; we would very much like to thank C. Rice, Esq., for his gift of high tension batteries. Tr:e Election results were received well up to a late, (or was it early) hour, and great interest was shewn in them— the wireless room is always full if there is any Broadcasting to be received. L. HEADLAM, Hon. Sec,
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PHILATELIC SOCIETY. The first meeting of this society was held on Wednesday, October 18th, at the house of the President (Rev. G. C. Beach), who very kindly invited the members to tea. On the following Wednesday the Society met in the Library, when the secretary gave a short address on the history of Swiss stamps. At the next meeting which was held on November 1st, the President was pleased to give the members some Greek stamps of which he has a very fine collection. Altogether five meetings have been held and it is hoped to hold another before the end of the term.
NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate R. W. A. Cooper, E. B. Haynes, H. N. Hodd J. N. Avery and N. Pullan on receiving their 1st XV. Football colours. Also T. G. Robinson, J. Scholefield, E. W. T. Smyth, T. Cadell, W. P. McKay, J. Richardson, R. S. Moss, G. B. Robinson and A. M. Wood on receiving their 2nd XV. colours. The Scientific Society is in full swing this term, and has had Lectures from Mr. Featherstone, Mr. Barnby, and Mr. Woodcock. The School enjoyed a very interesting conjuring entertainment from Mr. Cartwright, on October 28th. We had a very good concert on November iith, in which the Orchestra, the Glee Quintette, and Mrs. Platts played considerable parts. A small play entitled " Elegant Edward," was very cleverly rendered by Mr. Toyne and Company. We congratulate H. F. S. Gedge on playing for the Lancashire XV. and for the North against England, and S. Anderson on being selected to play in the Yorkshire trials after his recent displays with the Yorkshire Wanderers against Giggleswick and Ampleforth. We were sorry to hear that J. B. Gedge broke his leg while playing in the Lancashire County trials. We also congratulate J. G. Johnstone and D. W. E. Burridge on playing for Leeds University XV.
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We congratulate W. E. Barton and L. Elliot-Smith on rowing in the Oxford and Cambridge trials respectively. There has been a notable boom in boxing end fencing this term. We hope to see two exponents of the latter art on the stage at the end of term. The following have been the preachers in the Chapel this term :The Headmaster on September 25th and November 5th. Rev. F. H. Barnby on October loth •and 22nd. Rev. J. A. Sumner, representative of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society, on October 8th. Rev. T. E. B. Guy, Vicar of Fulford, on October 29th. Rev. R. W. Howard, representing C.M.S., on November 12th. The Right Rev. Bishop of Hull on November 19th, and the Rev. E. M. Milner-White, Fellow and Chaplain of King's College, Cambridge, on November 25th. On December 3rd, in accordance with the annual custom, the School attended Evensong in the Minster. On October 15th we again had the pleasure of hearing a very fine organ recital by Mr. Tendall. We sympathise with M. S. Hodson, who recently passed the Osborne Naval Examination, but was rejected for a slight defect of eyesight. The usual celebrations were held on November 5th, and a stupendous amount of the Head's petrol was used in a vain effort to produce a conflagration.
LIBRARY NOTES. The following books have been added to the Library this term :A 113 Sir William Flower-Cornish (Presented by Mrs. Shann.) F 155 Natal Province. The Dunlop Book. READING ROOM FICTION. R 531 Tell England—Raymond. 532 ,Red Heritage—Halliwell Sutcliffe. 533 The Cathedral—Hugh Walpole.
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OLD PETERITES' CRICKET MATCH. This match will be played on Commemoration Day. Will those wishing to play kindly communicate as soon as possible with E. G. Mack, Esq., at Ascham House, Gosforth, Newcastle, or K. G. Chilman, Esq., St. Peter's School, York.
OLD PETERITE NEWS. BIRTHOn May 2oth, to the Rev. E. N. Greenhow (O.P.), Chaplain of Province Wellesley and Kedah, Diocese of Singapore, arid Mrs. Greenhow (nee Cumber), the gift of a son, Edmundson Peter. We congratulate C. E. Scholefield, Esq., O.P., on his recent success in the Law Intermediate Examination, last July.
THE STRANGER. The lamplight from the cottage window shone across the road, And here you stood, a youthful figure, slim, straight, and tall, Crowned with a glory of tossing hair, and flushed with the hope of love, And my heart leapt because you were so like her, And had that same trick of moving your head. She, too, was slim and straight and tall, crowned with laughing hair, Who loved me awhile, and perhaps well, and then went away, And the sight of you there in the lamplight, Standing on the white road in the April twilight With your friendly hair that was so like hers, and that trick of moving your head Stabbed my heart with a memory and woke my tears again. She was very fair, with her tossing hair, and her straight slim youthfulness, But I had wished to forget her, 0 stranger, and go with a loveless heart, But you woke the memories again and the pain in my heart, Standing there in the lamplight with your friendly hair and your youthfulness and that trick of moving your head. N. K.L.
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IF I FORGET Hand reaches hand now, in companionship, And in the firelight I can see a gleam Of gold amid the glory of your hair, That I had thought was black and loved it so. No fear of parting or forgetting now I But sometimes, Splendid-Hearted, I have thought, That ere the end comes, I who love you well, Might haply in the hands of time forget And cease to bear your image proudly set, Close-knit and longed-for in my happy heart. (It will be I who falter, never you !) And when this time comes, and our hearts are closed, It will not be with grieving that you go, You will not wonder, you will not weep, But with a little laugh and tranquilly You will forgive, and you will understand. N.K.L DE PROFUNDIS. (From the view point of C2.) I cannot see why masters rave,
And call me every name distasteful, Because I think the time I gave To French and Latin was but wasteful. Now if I needs must learn the stuff, The dictionary is beside me, To follow that should be enough ; Then why should masters always chide me ? Why " omne corpus " is all wrong For " everybody " I've no notion, And " longum esse " to belong " Should certainly not cause commotion. By " canem ego similis " I like my dog," I once did equal A clever rendering ! yet for this A Date Card was the dismal sequel. Now " capere " I put for " take," " By storm " was clearly " tempestate "I joined the two my phrase to make, But its reception was not hearty.
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" Homeri scripta " when I put For meaning Prep."—" at home things written "I certainly could not have thought My head would nearly off be bitten. " He struck back "—" dos "—well, " dos " is " back," And sunlight,"—" solis levis " clearly, Why should he put me on the rack And punish honest work severely ? In French I use mysommon sense ; " But for his father, he shapes nicely "" Mais pour son pere "—why call me dense, Because I render it precisely ? It's his turn now ; beneath his rule, I learn a bit, and then forget it ; Some day when I have left the School I'll call and tell him off, you bet it ! AGRICOLA ORA.
AREOPAGITES. A meeting of the council of the Areopagus was held on Sunday, October 22nd, when the Tamias spoke. A. T. Blair was initiated as Delegate.
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The Junior School has continued to flourish under the new regime both at S. Olave's and S. Wilfrid's under the care of Mr. and and Mrs. Ping, and Col. and Mrs. King, respectively. We have been favoured with fine dry weather, which has enabled the Rugger team to practice regularly. Although we lost our matches, this was due to the superior weight of our opponents. Interest in Natural Science has been assisted by the Upper Form being allowed to become members of the St. Peter's School Scientific Society. Mr. Ping gave an interesting and instructive lantern lecture, entitled " A tour through Palestine," to the Junior School on November i8th.
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The Rugger Results were :Junior School v. Rise Juniors, lost, 15 pts. House Juniors, lost, 3o pts.-Nil. Grove Juniors, lost, 12 pts.-3 pts. The following boys played for the School :-Elliott (captain), Williams (ma), Troop, Chapman, Stansfield, Fletcher, Biscombe, Tibbenham, Phillips, Bullen, Eaton, Hodgson, Crombie (ma), Lamb, Wilson, R.
VALETE. T. W. DONKING, 1916-22. School House. Head of School. Head of House. 2nd XI., 1921. Colours, 1921. 1st XI., I922. 2nd XV., 192o-21. Colours, 19zo-21. 1st XV., 1921-22.. Colours 1921-22. 1st IV. COX, 1918. Rowed 1922. Colours, 1922 .. C.S.M. in O.T.C. VIth Modern. C. E. S. BULLEN. 1917-22. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. Head of Grove. VIth Modern. 2nd XI. 1920-21. Colours, 192o. 1st XI., 1922. Colours, 1922 C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. Librarian. R. V. C. GRAY. 1917-22. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. VIth Modern. 1st XV., 1920-21-22. Colours, 1920-21-22. J. TASKER. 1917-22. School House. House Monitor. Vth Modern. 1st XI. Hockey, 1920-21-22. Colours, 1921-22. Captain, 1922. 1st XI. Cricket, 1921-22. Colours, 1921-22. Hon. Sec., 1922. 1st. XV. 1921-22. 2nd XV. Colours, 1921-22. Sergeant in O.T.C. R. HAWARD. 1918-22. School House. House Monitor. VIth Modern. 2nd XV., 192o-21. 1st XV., 1921-22. 2nd XV. Colours, 1921-22. znd IV., 1922. Colours, 1922. Lance-Cpl. in O.T.C. G. W. ETCHES. 1917-22. School House. Vth Modern. znd XI., 1921-22. Colours, 1921. B. McCALL. 1919-22. Clifton Grove. Vth Modern. Hon. Sec., Scientific Society. T. N. HENDERSON. 1919-22. Clifton Rise, B4. T. B. GUY. 1918-22. Dayboys, B2. F. N. TERRY. 1919-22. Clifton Manor, B2. House Monitor. znd XV., 1921-22. Colours, 1921-22. IA IV., 1922. Colours, 1922.
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We have received, with regret, notice of the sudden death, at Cambridge on the 18th of July, of C. B. Clarke (O.P.). We hope to publish an " In Memoriam " notice of him in our next issue.
IN MEMORIAM.
IN MEMORIAM. MR. C. R. MOSSOP, (O.P.) (1904-1908). We announce with regret, the death of Mr. Clarence Rayson Mossop (0.P.), which occurred at Whitehaven, his home, on September 1st, 1922. He was educated between 1904 and 1908 at St. Peter's School, after being at Ghyllbank. He was for four years a member of the Bank of Whitehaven, and subsequently a well-known local magnate. He was keenly interested in local cricket, and played for Whitehaven 2nd XI. for many years, also for the 1st XI. to which he was secretary. A friend has said " He was never tired of doing things for other people and the calls to which he responded were numerous. He was most business-like in all his methods. He was one of the finest young men in the district. Everyone had a good word for him and he never had an ill word for anyone else." He died at the age of 34. He was a life member of the O.P. Club.
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