Dec 1923

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XIII. DECEMBER, 1923. No. 245.

SCHOOL LETTER. HE Football this term has in the main been most successful, although the weather has not been exactly favourable. The 1st XV. started somewhat weakly with two defeats, but under the painstaking captainship of E. P. Sewell, they have pulled together and are now playing well. But the success of the School football as a whole is due to the Leagues. This scheme has proved most useful. The keenness displayed by the Leagues is extremely gratifying, and the whole standard of football has been considerably raised.

The Entertainments this term have been many but good.

The School Concert on November loth was a great success.

The Orchestra playing on that occasion proved conclusively that Mr. Peachment's time had not been spent in vain. One outside entertainment needs and deserves special mention.

Mr. and Mrs. Tate, of the Leeds Dramatic Art School, gave an exceptionally good dramatic entertainment. They rendered a number of short plays and some recitations. The School appreciated them very much, if it is possible to judge from the applause.

We have great pleasure in extending a hearty welcome to K. H. Rhodes, Esq., who has returned to the School as a master.

We also extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Milnes, who, although a stranger at first, has brought himself into the public eye, by his very clever manipulation of the League Football Games, a work not very enviable.

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OXFORD LETTER.

Our representatives at the Universities this year are bringing us great Kaos., especially K. G. Chilman, in Hockey at Oxford, and L. Elliott Smith in Rowing at Cambridge. L. F. Leversedge is making his presence felt in Hockey at Cambridge and did very well in the Freshers' Match. We wish them all the best of luck.

Talking of Kaos., we extend our sincere and heartiest congratulations to our Headmaster who has been asked to captain an English Squash Racquets Team to America and in addition he is to play First String. We are not quite sure whether the news is for publication, but we are willing to run the risk. We feel sure that we have the whole School behind us when we hope he will accept, if he has not already done so.

The play chosen for Theatricals this term is " Raffles." The story is well known to most either in the form of a book or a play. It allows great scope for good acting and, although the cast of big parts is larger than usual, we see every reason, judging from rehearsals, for it to be a great success.

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Finally we must mention that the O.T.C. Camp last term was at Mychett Farm, under the Guards' Brigade, and proved a great success. We succeeded in losing one Big Drum and a complete Kit. The former after some wanderings in London returned to the fold. This term, for the practical part of Certificate " A " we put in twenty candidates, sixteen of whom passed. Incidentally the Demonstration Platoon did noble work in assisting them. We trust that the whole sixteen will get through the written examination, the results of which will be out next term.

OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB,

OXFORD. DEAR SIRS, The Old Peterites at this time assembled in this ancient seat of learning have come to the unanimous conclusion that it is undesirable that it should be within the power of any one member to pour forth the vials of his scurrility upon other members.

Therefore we must write a general letter, mentioning no names but that of K. G. Chilman, who as we might say, has been wielding a pretty hockey-stick for the Varsity XI,

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

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Our Annual Dinner was held on November i7th, and met with all the success a re-union dinner of Old Boys is bound to have. We were pleased to welcome Mr. Toyne, Mr. Featherstone, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Metcalfe, especially as their number included a representative from our sister University. We were only sorry that more could not attend the function—the greatest function on our calendar. But in spite of the absence of several prominent members, we kept cheerful, for the brand of wine we consumed was that advertised by the Psalmist—" that which maketh glad the heart of man."

Lest you should think that we are too oblivious of the lighter side of life, we would mention one more matter. As our number of past members has grown considerably, it is proposed that the Oxford O.P. Dinner should be advertised in some paper, yet uncertain, which will be announced together with a fixed date in the Summer Peterite.

With best wishes, We remain, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, CAMBRIDGE. DEAR SIRS, How can we take up our pen and write a connected letter surrounded as we are on all sides by loquacious liberal, verbose labour, and exuberant conservative. However, we will concentrate upon the events of the term. This term has been somewhat in the nature of a " Red letter " term for the Club, in-so-far as it has held its first dinner since the war. We were very pleased to have Sir Clifford Allbutt with us for the occasion, and his speech about the School in his day was most interesting.

Mr. Toyne braved a very cold and lengthy journey to be with us and very glad we were to have him to launch us very merrily on our first venture, a venture which we hope will become an annual event. We must heartily congratulate Chilman on playing for " The other place " at Hockey, but we bewail the mistake he made in settling near Bletchley, instead of Ely.

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Elliot-Smith is also bringing credit upon himself and the School by rowing in the Varsity trial eights, and we wish him the best of luck in the future.

C. E. Birks (Selwyn) has been veiled in obscurity this term ; but we understand that hockey, tennis and fives are not too frivolous pastimes for him to indulge in. He unexpectedly revealed himself as a most successful " Caliph " in a recent production of the " Chu Chin Chow " type at Selwyn. He was not present at the dinner, otherwise no doubt there would have been more to say about him.

A. T. Blair (St. John's) has already distinguished himself by playing for John's 2nd XV., a team which thinks nothing of beating its opponents 103—nil. He is noted amongst other things for his diligent attendance at nine o'clock lectures, and the brilliant speech he appears to have made towards the close of the dinner. We hope we have not seen the last of him inside the ropes.

W. Darwin (Sydney Sussex). A tall distinguished member of the King's body-guard in the recent Rugby Centenary rag proved on close inspection to be Darwin. He seems to have quite recovered from his lengthy sojourn in a nursing home last 'vac. His attempts at extinguishing certain street lamps after the dinner were more or less successful.

R. S. Dawson (Ridley Hall) has unfortunately been unable to attend any meetings this term. We hear that his efforts at goal-keeping in Hockey are every bit as successful as his coxing was in days of yore.

G. L. Elliot-Smith (St. John's) is to be most heartily congratulated on having secured a position in the Varsity trials.

From the rigidity of his training alone he deserves to distinguish himself yet further. He arrived from Ely just in time to drink the toasts after the dinner and to make a typically alliterative speech.

R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) is rarely seen these days as he appears to be working rather harder than usual. He is secretary for Rugger at Selwyn and plays that game in the characteristic manner of William Webb Elliss.

L. Headlam (Corpus Christi) joins us and is still with us, evincing much the same characteristics as in time past. He has succeeded in gaining his colours for Corpus I. at rugger Wireless still holds sway over his affections when not otherwise engaged.

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L. F. Leversedge (St. John's) besides obtaining a Fresher's Hockey trial, played in the Varsity trial match, in which he successfully came through a severe test ; he also plays for John's I. His frequent visits to Bedford have aroused the interests of the Club on his behalf B. McCall (Selwyn) is reading Law this term. The size of his pipes might lead one to suppose he originates from the Netherlands. His ceiling is festooned with wires and valves and loud speakers contribute not inconsiderably to the amount of disorder in his room.

E. M. Reed (Peterhouse) in his office of Vice-President, fills that post with his accustomed " verve." He has joined the C.U.O.T.C. for the infantry ; plays rugger now as a scrum-half ; and participated brilliantly in a recent game of soccer.

H. Tomlinson (Christs) is still up in Cambridge though hardly " In statu pupillari " His appearance at the dinner was greatly appreciated.

J. L. Wightman (Christs) is working very hard this term as he has a profusion of examinations this December, nor are his duties as secretary of the Club conducive to an idle existence.

In conclusion, we congratulate the School XV. on their successful season and we are looking forward to the theatricals which, in the words of M. Cone, seem to grow " better and better in every way " each year.

Yours sincerely, O.P's. CANTAB. !

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. It is difficult to write a Retrospect with only five matches played and the most important still to come, if the weather allows any more football. Though we started the season with eight of last year's team, it was obvious that there was much spade work to be done—two new halves to find, an entirely new three-quarter line to arrange, and get each man into the best place for the advantage of the side. We lost our first two matches in the process, and we now have a very capable team. Sewell has got a pack behind him which is good at all points : they might show more skill on the line out, and they might use their obvious pace more when dribbling, but bad weather and sodden fields have prevented the development and acquisition of the finer points of the game. They break up quickly, follow up hard, and tackle well : this latter has been quite a feature of the season, and has had much to do with our subsequent success.

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Outside the scrum we have been kicking more than usual with good results. There is attacking power too, in the threequarter line, and the halves are quite good. But for the weather we should have had a very interesting and I think, successful season. Leeds G.S., The Durham L.I., and Pocklington School were beaten by us in succession and since then we have had to wait in vain for any football.

The second XV. are rather above standard, and lower in the Leagues there is a wonderful enthusiasm and signs of good material in the future. Our captain's tremendous keenness has been infectious, and has had much to do with the spirit and keenness which is so obvious throughout the School.

CHARACTERS. E. P. SEWELL for the second time has proved a really good captain. Is a first rate scrummager, Has developed pace and weight and has all the makings of a first class player.

A forward rush with Sewell at its head took some stopping.

The team owes a great deal to him.

H. N. HODD. A good forward. Though on the light side, he hooked well and did his share in the loose. He tackled well, took a pass well, and made many a spirited dash.

R. F. YATES. Has played consistently and well. Has pace and can tackle, and was generally " there " in a forward rush.

J. SCHOLEFIELD. An in and out player. At his best is really good. Has pace and weight. Not a great scrummager, but was a trier all the time. He is fast and follows up well, and picked up anything that was going.

T. G. ROBINSON. A fearless forward, with a future. Worked hard in the scrum, and showed much dash in the loose.

Can dribble and has pace. Inclined to kick too hard and sometimes even to " run amok."

E. W. T. SMYTH. A good honest forward, both in the tight and in the loose. Developed pace, and his pertinacity was rewarded by one or two tries.

G. B. ROBINSON. A very promising player. Has a natural swerve, and the brains to keep it for the right occasion.

Worked well with the other three-quarters and made good openings for his wings.

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J. G. TIMMINS. With safe hands, a swerve and pace, he should

be good. Has played consistently well. In a winning game he scored, and in a losing game his tackling was invaluable.

H. G. COATES. His kicking has been most useful, and so has his opportunism. Ignored his wing too much to be considered really good, though he did many smart things.

Defence weak.

J. RICHARDSON. Has improved a good deal. To be relied on to find touch, and to bring his man down if he got to him.

Rather slow and an uncertain catch, though he improved in this respect.

C. R. RICE. A good scrummager. A little clumsy in the loose and rather slow. Was a valuable member of the side.

J. G. TROOP. Gets the ball out very smartly, and developed considerable initiative. A plucky defender, and thoroughly reliable.

G. A. DELGADO. Though obviously out of his place at flyhalf, he has a good deal of football in him. His kicking was very useful, and his soundness in defence invaluable.

A safe pair of hands and much intelligence.

R. S. Moss. A good forward in the loose. He could dribble fast and well, and did his share in defence, his tackling being sound and his fearlessness unquestionable.

J. SCHOLEFIELD. Has sound defence, but failed to use his pace in attack. Did nbt play much.

J. G. RHODES. A player with possibilities. At present erratic.

Has a good swerve and pace, and can kick.

Date.

Versus. Grd. Rslt. Scl. Opps.

Wed. Oct. 10 York Nomads ... ... H lost 3 10 Sat. „ 20 Giggleswick School ... A lost 6 18 Sat. „ 27 Middlesbro' R.F.C. ... H Cancelled.

Sat. Nov. 3 Leeds Grammar School H won 13 3 Sat. „ io Durham Light Infantry H won 9 o Wed. „ 21 Pocklington G.S. ... A won 12 0 Sat. Dec. 1 Durham Light Infantry H Cancelled.

Wed. „ 5 Yorkshire Wanderers ... H Cancelled.

Mon. „ 10 Yorkshire Oxonians ... H Cancelled.

Sat. „ 15 Ampleforth College ... H Wed. „ 19 Old Peterites ... ... H Played. Won. Lost. Points for. Points against.

5 3 2 43 31 .

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FIRST XV. MATCHES. SCHOOL

V.

YORK NOMADS.

This was our first match, and the team had hardly had time to settle down. Our opponents were strong forward and Goolden played a fine game for them at full back. Play outside the scrum was primitive on both sides, it was hesitancy and weak tackling by our three-quarters that enabled our opponents to win. It was obvious from this match that the team would have to be re-organized Result :York Nomads, ro pts.

St. Peter's School, 3 pts.

SCHOOL

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GIGGLESWICK.

Played at Giggleswick on October zoth. We lost the toss and had to play the first half up hill, on a sodden ground against a very strong wind. At half time we were 12 points behind, which was by no means discouraging, considering what we had to contend against. In the second half for some unaccountable reason our outsides made no use of the wind. With the exception of Delgado not one of them would kick, and a bad pass by T. G. Robinson in his own twenty-five, led to a further score by the home side. Though we had much the better of this half, we could only score twice, first by Smyth after a good dribble, and second by Sewell. The forwards played well throughout, Sewell, Hodd and Smyth being particularly prominent, and of the outsides, Timmins, Delgado and G. B. Robinson were the best.

Result :Giggleswick School, r8 pts.

St. Peter's School, 6 pts.

SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. November 3rd. Played at home. There was a nasty wind blowing. The School lost the toss and had to play against the wind and for some time were hard pressed. Whenever the School forwards managed to clear they were driven back by the Leeds kicking. Tomlinson made a good mark for Leeds just in front of the posts, the kick easily succeeding. The School then cleared well and Scholefield scored for the School from a touch.

Half-time score :—Lceds 3 points. School, 3 points. In the second half the School were easily superior and had most of

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the ball in the scrum, but the three-quarters' passing was rather wild. Smyth scored from a good forward rush, the kick succeeding. The School forwards played very well together and the dribbling was a feature of the game. There was a very obvious improvement in the match. T. G. Robinson's inclusion as a forward considerably strengthened the pack and the outsides towards the close of the game showed some really good football.

Result :St. Peter's, 2 goals I try-13 pts.

Leeds G.S., I goal-3 pts.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. V. DURHAM L.I.

Played at York. By judicious kicking we were able to attack.

Our three-quarters developed some good passing movements which came to nothing, and it was only as the result of a miskick by one of our opponents that Coates was able to score.

In the second half the Durharns made a fine attack, but Coates intercepted a pass and scored far in, and later on Timmins also scored. The forwards again played well and the whole team showed a great improvement.

Result :St. Peter's, 3 tries-9 pts.

Durham L.I., Nil.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G.S.

Played at Pocklington. Rain fell heavily throughout the match, and the ground was like a quagmire. Accurate football was out of the question, and the match was simply a battle between the forwards. There was no score at half-time, but in the second half, though without Sewell, we wore our opponents down and scored freely. Hodd was the first to score making a good dash for the line, following an opening made by Troop.

T. G. Robinson led many a forward rush. Tries followed in quick succession by Troop, Yates and Hodd and then the game was stopped. Our forwards, once they got the measure of the mud, played a good dashing game.

Result :St. Peter's, 4 tries—b pts.

Pocklington, G.S., Nil.

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2ND

XV. FIXTURES.

Date. Versus.

Grd. Rslt. Schl. Opps.

Tu. Oct. i6 S. M. Toyne, Esq's. XV. ...H S. „ 20 Giggleswick Schl znd XV. ...H S. Nov. 3 Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. ... ...A S. „ 17 Worksop College ist XV. ...A S. Dec. 15 Ampleforth College 2nd XV....A

lost 8 9 lost 6 II won II 3 Cancelled.

Played, 3 ; Won, i ; Lost, 2 ; Points for, 25 ; Points against, 23.

2ND XV.

MATCHES.

V. S. M. TOYNE, EsQ's. XV. This match was early in the term and the team had hardly got together. Mr. Toyne had quite a good team out against them which included a number of masters. The znd XV. played very pluckily and their opponents owed their victory mainly to their superior skill in the three-quarter line. It was an exciting match but the 2nd XV. threw away a number of opportunities by wild passing.

Result :—School, 8 pts. S. M. Toyne, Esq's. XV. 9 pts.

SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK 2ND XV. Played on our ground. The match was fairly even throughout and it was only the superior skill of the Giggleswick backs which won them the game. The School forwards played well and got the ball most of the time but the three-quarters failed to make use of it. They missed their opportunities and passed wildly. They did not kick as much as they might have done and left rather too much of the tackling to the forwards. The side, as a whole, however, showed much improvement.

Result :—School, 6 pts. Giggleswick School 2nd XV., II pts.

SCHOOL 2ND XV.

V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND

XV.

Played on the Leeds ground. The ground was rather heavy and a fairly hard wind was blowing, but in spite of these disadvantages the game was fast and open. The School was much superior forward but the backs were more evenly matched.

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The three-quarters' tackling was much improved and they kicked quite well. The score, however, might have been more in our favour if a sudden mania for drop kicks had not taken certain members of the team. None of these were successful and always lost us a good deal of ground which the Leeds forwards made it difficult for us to regain.

Result :--School, ii pts. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV, 3 pts.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL. This term the School below the Senior Game has been divided into five leagues for football, consisting of four leagues A. B. C. and D. of equal strength and a junior league E. Matches have been played in two divisions, the 1st teams of the four senior leagues competing in the ist division, while their second teams and the 1st team of E league formed the second division. Great enthusiasm has been shown, and a number of very even and keenly contested games have been played, a very high standard of play being maintained throughout. The outstanding players among the leagues were, Linton, Rodgers, Collier, Gill, Baldwin, Daintry, J., Crawford, ma., Bridges, ma., Bridges, mi., Elliot, Cheepman, J. B., Dixon, C., Dixon, A., Sanders, Burrows ma., At present the position of the leagues is as follows : — ist Division. znd Division.

Matchs played. Pts. Matches played. Pts. A ... 4 10 5 ... 9 B ... 4 4 5 .•. o C ... 4 8 4 ... 4 D ... 4 10 5 ... ... 2 E ... ...

4 ... 2 In 1st Division a win counts 4 points a draw z points. „ 2nd „ PP

O.T.C. NOTES. The Annual Inspection was carried out by Lieut.-Colonel Brownrigg, D.S.O., of the War Office. During the afternoon great curiosity was manifested as to the duties of Outposts

The Corps received a good report of general efficiency.

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A few days later we again went into Camp at Mytchet Farm, this time under the Guards Brigade. Delightfully warm weather there made a pleasant change from the rigours of the north.

We could, I think, have profited by rather more manoeuvre work, but training areas for this purpose were somewhat limited.

Twenty Cadets entered for Certificate A this term, of whom sixteen passed the Practical Examination. The Board of Officers, of which Lt.-Colonel Crossman was President, took great trouble to ensure that all candidates should do themselves justice and that the examination should be instructional. I should like to thank the Headmaster for the facilities given for the coaching of the candidates. The results of the written examination are not yet published.

We enrolled 25 recruits this term ; under the Sergeant-major Instructor's care, these were beginning to shape well when winter descended upon us six weeks earlier than usual. It is hoped to take some more recruits after Xmas, and in that connection officers in the corps are considerably below establishment.

In last term's section competitions, No. 4 Section carried off, the Cups for Drill and Manoeuvre, while No. 3 was successful in the Rifle Shooting competition. The standard of work however, left a good deal to be desired.

This term's work shows a noticeable improvement in al respects. Promotions since last issue are :Cpl. Robinson, T. G. to be Sergeant.

L/Cpl. Coates, H. G. Moss, R. S. Troop, J. G. to be Corporals. >, Delgado, G. A. Young, P. Sellers, A. B. Cadets Rice, C. R. L. Oddy, A. W. Parkinson, R. C. Walton, A. R. Brown, E. D. Baldwin, C. H. Storrs Fox, M. to he L/Cpls.

Bowman, S. Collins, A. A. Mayson, G. W. Rogers, J. C. Cameron, D. M. Sutcliffe, N. H. OP

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

+7 Curtois + 7 Dixon, C.

NOVICES' SQUASH HANDICAP. Semi-Final. winners, 1 Dixon I 2-I Yates

---4 Yates, R. F. +6 Troop, T. G.

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+ 7 Collins

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+5 Burton + 7 Dixon, A.

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The Society is as flourishing as it has been for some years, the membership being as high as ever. A long felt want has undoubtedly been satisfied this term in the formation of a Wireless Society as a Sub-section of the parent institution. As the Wireless enthusiasts number well over 5o, it is hoped that it will not be long before sufficient capital can be raised to purchase that most essential but highly expensive piece of apparatus, a loud speaker.

In the way of lectures this term the Society has been very unfortunate. Most of the available Saturdays have been occupied by a School entertainment, so that it has only been possible to fix three lectures for the term, the first of which by Mr. Woodcock has unfortunately had to be cancelled. Up to

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the time of going to print no lectures have been delivered, but Mr. Gribble has kindly consented to lecture on December 8th to the Society, his subject being " Railway Bridges."

On December 13th. Mr. Featherstone will be giving one of his excellent scientific demonstrations, which if it approaches his usual standard will more than compensate for the scarcity of lectures this term. C. RICE, Hon. Sec. CONCERT. A Concert given on November loth was very enjoyable.

Masters figured prominently on the Programme, and the School Orchestra played with its usual distinction. Much to be commended is this Orchestra. There is not a great deal of material on which to work, several of last year's best having left. But Mr. Peachment gets a fine " tout assemble " out of moderate material, the result being a pleasure to both listeners and performers. Hodd sang his song very well and McGoverne recited dramatically and with obvious insight. The Headmaster delighted us, and the Rev. F. H. Barnby received a well deserved recall. Mr. Goolden's humour was much appreciated, and " God save the King " came, with no " asking for more "—which is the right way for every concert to end.

ENTERTAINMENTS. There has been a full programme of entertainments this term.

That provided by the Tate Theatrical party was outstanding in every way. The party which is connected with the Leeds School of Dramatic Art came over from Leeds and gave us a varied and delightful programme, which we append herewith.

PROGRAMME. November 24th, 1923.

The Brass Door Knob " Matthew Boulton I. DRAMA ...

Characters :Mrs. Bradbury ... DORIS TATE Mr. Hawker ...

••• REGINALD TATE Scene--Mrs. Bradbury's flat in Mayfair. Time—Early evening. "

2. RECITAL

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Dream Scene from The Bells " Lewis REGINALD TATE. '

3. RECITAL ... The Ice-cart " DORIS TATE. "

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Wilfrid Gibson

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Her Chance " Florence Milward Characters :Anthony Dacre—Dramatist REGINALD TATE Hilda Bruce ... ... ... DORIS TATE ... WILLIAM PEIRSON James ... ...

Scene—The library of Anthony Dacre's house.

Time—Early evening.

INTERVAL. 5. COMEDY ... Double or Quits " George Paston Characters :Mr. Grigson, a stockbroker ... REGINALD TATE ... DORIS TATE Mrs. Grigson Butler ...

• • • ... WILLIAM PEIRSON Scene—Drawing room in the Grigson's flat in Bayswater.

Time—Early evening.

4.

COMEDY ... ...

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6.

RECITAL ... My motor-car " Gammon "

7. COMEDY • .. • • • " Jealousy " Dawson Milward Characters—: REGINALD TATE Jasper Wingfield ...

Dolly Wingfield, his wife ... ... DORIS TATE Scene—The library at Mr. Wingfield's house.

Time—Late evening. " A few trifles " REGINALD TATE.

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9. COMEDY ... Cold Poison " ... Harold Whitaker REGINALD TATE He ... DORIS TATE She •-• "

MUSICAL SOCIETY. ORCHESTRA ACCOUNT. RECEIPTS. s. d. EXPENDITURE. £ S. d.

Subscriptions ... 7 16 4 Music Stands ... o 16 o Repair of Clarinet o i 6 Double Bass... 4 10 0 Balance ... ... z 8 ioi

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

The Editors of the " Peterite," St. Peter's School, York, DEAR SIRS, May I take this opportunity of conveying to Mr. Tendall the very grateful thanks of the Fifteens and of the whole School for his unfaltering coaching and for his great work in the furtherance of the football in the School. His advice and optimism have been invaluable.

May I also thank those masters who have given up their time to the bettering of School football below the Senior Game. The keenness of the Leagues amply demonstrates their unceasing labours.

I remain, Yours truly, E. P. SEWELL, Captain of Football, 1923-4.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The great feature of the term has been the wonderful way in which it has passed so quickly.—almost everyone has been taken by surprise that the end of the term has come. No doubt this is due to the fact that we have all been so thoroughly interested in the various items of work and play which have successively engaged our attention.

We have been very pleased indeed to welcome Mr. K. H. Rhodes as a master in the school, and under his excellent coaching very keen rugger was played until the weather prevented the teams from playing the matches with other schools which they had trained for.

In the early part of the term Mr. Ping gave a talk in the Lecture Theatre and showed a large number of Lantern slides of many of the wild flowers we had found during the summer— many boys were quite surprised that ordinary wild flowers and weeds made such beautiful pictures.

The School has also greatly enjoyed the excellent variety of Saturday evening entertainments in the Big Hall, the details being always keenly discussed—and in some cases copied--in the House dormitories.

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The wintry weather during the last month of term, gave all the boys excellent opportunity for enjoying famous sliding, and the half-holiday that Mr. Toyne so kindly gave us on the very afternoon that the ice in Victoria Park held, was much appreciated. During the whole term the health of the School has been excellent—in spite of one or two 'scares which proved to be without foundation. '

An extremely interesting link with the old St. Olave's School, which was situated in Bootham and Marygate, occurred when Mr. J. E. R. Stephens called at the school.

Mr. Stephens was a boy at St. Olave's some 45 years ago, and now holds an important high administrative position for the British Colonies. He told many extremely interesting reminiscences of the old school, and mentioned several very distinguished gentlemen who are old boys of the School. We wonder whether it would be possible to compile a list of Old Boys who would like to keep in touch with the. doings of the present St. Olave's School ?

SALVETE. W. Barron l to St. Olave's.

J. R. Rainford H. J. B. Greeves to S. Wilfrid's.

H. F. Archer ...

D. Lyth, Day boys.

I. J. St. Lawrence, F. N. Howard, P. Connell,

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. This term has been exceptionally unkind in the way of weather and a fine games' day has been the exception rather than the rule. Under these conditions it is rather difficult to make any report. In rugger a team of kinds has been formed and has had matches with E League 2nd XV. The XV. is very much on

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

the small side especially Among the forwards, but they play a hard game all through. It shows a keenness which deserves better of the weather. Beyond the two matches with E League, a match was started against the School House Junior but had to he abandoned owing to the failure of the light. In other matches St. Wilfrid's beat St. Olave's and the Boarders beat the Dayboys.

There hasn't been enough play to justify much criticism of the team as a whole or of individuals ; Hughes has proved himself to be a hardworking forward with a good pair of hands and an ambition to drop goals. Perry and Crosthwaite are a very useful combination at half. Dales should make a very fair back and Golden makes good use of his weight.

Roughly, the team was (back) Dales, (i) Young, Golden, Wharram, Cameron, (i) Perry and Crosthwaite, (forwards) Hughes (capt.) Hardy, Taylor, Row, Dobson, Greenes, Williams, Gribble.

Scarely any Soccer has been played and so far Soccer matches with Grosvenor House, Harrogate, have twice had to be postponed. Runs, walks and paperchases have been quite frequent, but even these lose their delight after the first two or three times and so each half holiday we all wait hoping that it will keep fine and that we may have better luck next term.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate G. A. Delgado, T. G. Timmins, C. R. Rice and T. G. Troop on receiving their znd XV. colours, also J. Scholefield and G. B. Robinson on being made capt. and secretary of Hockey and receiving their Hockey colours.

We extend our hearty congratulations to L. Elliot-Smith for his success in the Cambridge Trials.

We also congratulate K. G. Chilman and L. F. Leversedge on playing so well at Hockey in their respective universities. Leversedge played extremely well at full-back in the Cambridge " Fresher's " match.

Mr. Charles Doran's Shakespearean Company paid us a visit this term. The whole School went to see " Othello," and some boys acted as " supers " in one of the other plays.

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Day boys.

School House.

T. S. Lamb, V. Mod. Alderson, Rem. A. B. D. Banks, B2. R. G. Bullen, Bz. F. V. Sola, B4. W. F. Dixon, H. S. Sola, CI. W. H. Galtrey, CI. G. N. R. Crombie, B4. R. P. Hobson, Rem. A. E. H. Fletcher, CI. W. H. Holliday, C2a.

F. N. Fendry, CI. H. H. Thomas, Bz. G. V. Biscombe, CI. C. F. Williams, B2.

C. M. Parkinson, CI. C. Hutchinson, Czb. Clifton Rise.

H. C. B. Counsell, C2b. J. Macildowie, C2a.

J. R. Etherington, C2b. J. W. Heppel, C2a.

K. K. Eaton, C2b. 1'. G. Lewis, B3.

K. C. Bean, Czb. F. H. Douglas, Rem. B. R. W. Goodrick, Czb.

Clifton Manor.

W. Elliott, C2b.

C. Kambu, V Mod. J. R. Dryden, CI. J. YunibandlA wV Mod. W. Headlam, B4.

S. Townsend, Br. G. P. Easten, Az. N. C. Barnes, CI. A. J. G. Trimmer, B3.

D. B. Kingston, A3.

J. D. Burrows, C2a.

Clifton Grove.

VALETE. N. K. LINDSAY, 1918-23. Head Monitor, Head of Clifton Rise.

VIth Classical, znd XV., 1922-23, colours 1922-23.

Cpl. in O.T.C. Head Librarian. Thalia:: of the Areopagites.

A. T. BLAIR, 1919-23. Clifton Manor. Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor. Vth Modern. 2nd XI. 1922 Manor Rowing Colours. Cpl. in O.T.C. Areopagites.

L. F. LEVERSEDGE, 1920-23. Clifton Grove. Monitor. VIth Modern. Hockey XI., 1920-21-22-23. Colours, 1922-23. Captain 1923, XI. 1922-23, Colours, 1922-23.

Hon. Sec., 1923., Colours, 1922-23. Sergeant in the O.T.C. L. HEADLAM, 1917-23. Clifton Grove. Monitor. VIth Mod. L/cpl. in O.T.C. House colours. Hon. Sec., of Scientific Society.

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H. G. TURNER, 1919-23. School House. Monitor. VIth Mod. 2nd XI., 1922-23. Colours, 1922-23. Cadet in the O. T. C. R. W. A. COOPER, 1919-23. Clifton Rise. House Monitor.

Vth Mod. XV. ; 1921-22-23. Colours, 1922-23, XI., 1923, Colours, 1923. Hockey, XI. 1923. Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate " A." G. MARWOOD, School House. House Monitor. Vth Mod. XI. 1922-23. Colours, 1923. 2nd XV, 1921-22, colours, 1921-22. Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate " A." M. P. McK AY, 1918-23. Day boy, House Monitor. Vth Mod. XV., 1922 znd XV., colours 1922. 2nd XI, 1921-22. Colours, 1921-22. Cadet in O.T.C. W. W. B. MARSLAND, 1920-23. Clifton Manor. House Monitor.

Remove B. znd XV., 1922.

D. JoHNs, 1921-23. Day boy, B4. House Colours. znd XI., 1923. Cadet in O.T.C. J. D. S. C. WILKINSON, 1918-23. Day boy, Az. House Colours.

Cadet in O.T.C. R. T. Richards, 1919-23. Day boy, Az. House Colours.

Cadet in O.T.C. D. J. E. Bnixs, 1920-23. Clifton Grove, Bi. House Colours.

Cadet in O.T.C. A. BROWN, 1919-23. Clifton Rise, VIth Cl. Cadet in O.T.C. R. S. MASON, 1920-23. School House, B2. XI., 1921-22.

2nd XI. colours, 1921-22. Cadet in O.T.C. R. N. JACKSON, 1920-23. Clifton Grove, Remove B. 2nd XI., 1922. Colours, 1922. Cadet in O.T.C. Choir.

T. H. CARR, 1921-23. Clifton Grove. Vth Mod. 2nd XV., 1922. Cadet in O.T.C. House Colours.

P. PURUNABUNYA, 1922-23. Clifton Grove. Vth Mod. S. YUKTASEVI, 1922-23. Clifton Grove. Vth Mod. House colours, Cadet in O.T.C. T. C. YATES, 1920-23. School House, B2. Cadet in O.T.C. G. F. WAIsso.v, 1918-23. Clifton Rise, B2. Cadet in O.T.C. Choir.

H. M. BEACHELL, 1922-23. Clifton Rise, CI. Cadet in O.T.C. J. W. AITCHISON, 1921-23. Clifton Manor, B3. Cadet in O.T.C. R. MACLEAN, 1922-23. Clifton Manor, B4.

K. WILKINSON, 1922-23. School House, B3.

C. E. HENDERSON, 1919-23. School House, Az. Cadet in O.T.C. S. HUNT, 1919-23. Day boy, Bi. 0. HUNTER, 1921-23. Day boy, B3.

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GAMES COMMITTEE. At a Games Committee meeting held on December 2nd, certain proposals concerning a rearrangement of the colours were submitted for discussion and the following resolutions were finally passed :I. (a) CAPS. (i). The School Cap shall be plain Chocolate with White Cross Keys. (ii). School Colours (i.e. 1st XV., 1st XI., 1st IV., Hockey XI. and Boxing, Squash and Gym. representatives of the School against outsiders) and Monitors shall wear a plain Chocolate cap, with White Cross Keys and a Crown. (iii). All other distinctive Walking out caps are abolished. (iv). The following other caps may be worn :1st XV. Tassel Cap. 1st XI. Fielding Cap. 1st XI. Hockey Tassel Cap. 1st IV. Cap. znd IV. (White with Chocolate Cross Oars, no letters). (b) STRAW HAT BANDS :-(i). The. School Hat band shall be Chocolate with White Cross Keys. (ii). Monitors and School Colours wear a blue-white-blue band.

All other hat bands abolished.

II. BLAZERS. (i). The School Blazer shall be pjain Chocolate with White Cross Keys. (ii). The 1st XV. Plain Chocolate, White braid on pocket Cross Keys, Crown and Dates. (iii). The 1st XI. Blue and White Stripes. (iv). The 1st IV. White, Chocolate braid, on pocket Cross Oars and lettering. (v). Hockey XI. Blue, White braid, White Cross Keys (N.B. The Colour as now worn is too light). (vi). znd XI., 2nd XV . 2nd /V., Boxing, Squash, etc., Plain blue blazer, White Cross Keys. .

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III. MUFFLERS AND SCARVES : (i). 1St XV. l a plain Chocolate Muffler. ist IV. f (ii). 1st XI. A blue and White Scarf.

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(iii). Hockey XI.

2nd XV. 2nd XI. A plain blue Muffler.

2nd IV. Boxing, etc., ...

IV. TIES. (i). School Tie. Plain Chocolate or black. (ii). 1st XV. Chocolate and White.

1st XI. Blue and White. (iv). Joint 1st IV. and Hockey XI. Design not submitted.

V. HOUSE COLOURS (Knitted Ties) :(1). School House.--Blue and Black.

Clifton Grove.--Red and White.

Clifton Rise.—Black and White.

Clifton Manor.—Black and Yellow.

Day boys.—Black and Green. (ii). Boating Mufflers in House Colours are forbidden. (iii). Stripes down the sides of boating bags are forbidden. (iv). House Boating Vests may be worn bythose IV.'s during races and by House Boating Colours at other times.

VI. SWEATER BANDS :-

1St XV. Plain Chocolate Band. ist /V. 1st XI. Plain Blue Band.

Hockey XI.

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library : 257. Louis XIV. Hassale.

118. Virgil, Mackail.

317. Shakespeare First Folio Centenary.

110-5. Modern Buildings, Middleton. (6 vols). [Presented by Mr. A. Scholfield.]

C 206. Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Clowes & Coleman.

207. Essays of a Biologist, Julian Huxley.

208. ABC of Atoms. Bertrand Russell.

209. The Domain of Natural Science, Hobson.

A 117. Hart of Sedbergh, G. G. Coulton.

F 160. The Last Secrets, John Buchan.

E 52. A Commentary on the Bible, Peake.

C 210. Heat, Edser.

211 Light, What is Man ? J. Arthur Thomson.

212.

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B 258. Tudor Constitutional Documents, Tanner.

259. Select Statutes, Grant Robertson.

260. The Revolutionary idea in France, Elton.

261. International Law, Hall.

F 161. The Assault of Mt. Everest, 1922.

H 116. College Days, Stephen Leacock.

Reference. German Dictionary, Muret-Sanders (4 vols).

READING ROOM FICTION. R 551. That Test Match, Home Gordon. Presented by W. A. Wood, O.P. 552. Sir John Dering, Geoffrey Farnol.

553. Ravensdene Court, J. S. Fletcher.

554. The Mystery of Norman's Court, Chancellor.

555. El Supremo, Lucas White.

556. The Brooklyn Murders, Cole.

557. The Riddle, de la Mare.

558. The Rover, Conrad.

NOTES ON SOME NEW LIBRARY BOOKS. The Domain of Natural Science : Hobson. A broad survey of the chief branches of Science, the latest achievements in each, their relations to one another and to Philosophy and Religion.

Mathematicians and Scientists of AI. should find it a useful quarry for essay material.

ABC of Atoms : Russell. A simple and vivid account of the structure of Atoms and Electrons. Avoids technical terms.

What is Man ? : J Arthur Thomson. One of our best-known biologists discusses the evolution of the human type, the growth of the nervous system and of the social instincts, the unconscious, heredity, eugenics, the possibilities of evolution in the future.

The Last Secrets : John Buchcrn. Brief accounts of Lahasa, the Poles, Mt. Everest, and other triumphs of recent exploration.

The Romans in Britain : Windle. Some interesting references to Roman York. Good illustrations. Not to be implicitly trusted as a record of fact.

The Assault on Mt. Everest : Bruce. Narrative by members of the climbing party. The world's record altitude (over 5 miles).

Splendid photographs.

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CHAPEL NOTICES.

Essays of a Biologist : Julian Huxley. Grandson of T. H. H. Brilliantly written. " The Philosophic Ants," a good parody of H. G. Wells.

Louis XIV : Hassall. A careful well arranged study of the Roi Soleil and of his attendant satellites, whose portraits the book contains. The most gripping chapters are those, which deal with the advent of Louis to power, with the fall of Fouquest and the rise of Albert. The most valuable chapters come later, their only fault being that we see a little too much of Louis' France, and that we are left with the impression that after Louis' time, France was a dull place—which it was not.

The Revolutionary Idea in France : 1789-1870. Elton. The first result of some hard thinking by an extremely brilliant historian. The book is valuable chiefly as a suggestive rather than a definitive work—it opens up new avenues of thought, but it does not deserve to be regarded as a final authority. The frequent italics have their uses.

Tudor Constitutional Documents, 1485-1603: Tanner. A collection of documents, invaluable to anyone who wishes to go more deeply into the history of the period than the text-books permit him to do. The explanatory notes are excellent, while the book itself, is admirably printed ; it ought to make social history fascinating. '

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CHAPEL NOTICES. Trinity XVII. Sept 23. The Headmaster. „ 30. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

XVIII. Oct. 7. Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. XIX. „ 14. Rev. F. B. Trench.

XX. 21. Rev. A. Swann (York Mission).

Yl „ „ 28. (41,S. Simon & Jude). Rev. F. H. XXII. Barnby.

XXIII. Nov. 4. Rev. N. Storrs Fox, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Micklegate. r. Armistice Day. The Headmaster.

XXIV. 18. The Very Rev. the Dean of York.

XXV. 25. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

XXVI. Advent Sunday Dec. 2. Service at York Minster : 4 p.m.

2nd in Advent 9. The Headmaster.

3rd „ 16. Carol Service.

SCHOOL HISTORY.

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ORGAN RECITAL. October i7th, 1923.

Schubert I. MARCHE SOLENNELLE Dvorak 2. LARGHETTO Chopin NOCTURNE 3.

Rath' CAVATINA Mendelssohn MARCH ...

5.

Mr. Tendall's Organ Recital is always looked forward to by the School from term to term. This term the Recital was even more interesting than usual and the programme was ideal.

SCHOOL HISTORY. Additional Subscriptions to 3/12/23.

Rev. W. E. Moore.

The School Library (3) Rev. F. H. Barnby (2) P. H. Sykes.

C. R. Featherstone.

A. J. A. Woodcock.

Miss J. G. Weller.

E. J. Hutchins.

Miss. F. Clark.

Rev. T. Romans.

Rev. G. R. Cook.

Rev. H. Bloomfield(2) W. Townend.

C. E. Baldwin.

Dr. M. B. Taylor.

W. H. Young.

J. Estill.

W. R. Lyth.

T. H. Walker.

C. 0. Grindrod.

K. E. T. Wilkinson.

J. B. Mossop.

P. B. Lambert.

J. H. Fowler.

Rev. J. A. Easten.

Rev. A. Chadwick.

J. D. Wells.

E. M. Hingston.

A. P. Chadwick.

A. Douglas.

W. A. Meeke, W. S. Douglas.

Dr. C. F. Coombe.

Rev. A. Spencer.

A. E. Long.

E. W. Crossley.

E. R. Dodsworth.

E. Gray.

Col. C. E. Freeman.

Mrs. Ferguson.

J. F. Leaf (2).

E. E. Deane.

Jas. Melrose.

H. A. Lees.

A. F. Rowe.

H. Earle.

J. H. Daniel (2).

L. F. Jones.

Rev. E. W. Clarke.

G. Crombie (2).

Dr. E. L. Rowe.

Dr. S. 0. Bingham (2) Lt.-Col. C. J. Daniel.

Rt. Rev. Bishop G. F. Browne (2) F. A. Bulman Dr. L. E. Stevenson.

G. H. Wade.

Mrs. Wood.

W. L. MacCormac.

J. Newton Coombe.

C. J. Arden.

Rev. E. C. Owen.

Mrs. A. Sellars (2).

J. S. Denby.

J. B. Mossop.

J. H. Robinson.

R. Hutchinson.

T. Gray.

C. F. Kennedy.

Miss Pritt (3)

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O.P. NEWS.

BATHS FUND ACCOUNT. EXPENDITURE. RECEIPTS. S. d.

1358 551 io 6 W. Birch & Sons Subscriptions 5o 1131 4 6 T. M. Gardiner ...

By School 57 W. Dove ...

23 W. Holtby...

92 T. F. Penty ...

87 Waterworks Co....

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EPIGRAM. [Old Peterites are sometimes reproached with having GUY FAWKES a discredited school hero.]

Who says that GUY FAWKES has not taught His Peterites to aspire ?

Inspired by him we ever sought

To set the Thames on fire.

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LITTLE ALEXANDER.

O.P. NEWS. ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL, S.E. 24th November, 1923.

DEAR SIR,

It is proposed to hold an Old Peterite Dinner in London. at the Holborn Restaurant, on Thursday, January 17th, 1924, Please let me know, as soon as possible, if you desire to be present, in order that arrangements may be made. Full particulars for the Dinner will be forwarded on a later date.

Yours faithfully, R. H. METCALFE,

Sec. for London Dinner.

U.P.

NEWS.

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O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. The Old Peterite Hockey Match will be played on March 22nd. Will all those wishing to play kindly send their names to L. F. Leversedge, 51, Bridge Street, Cambridge.

O.P. DANCE. An O.P. Dance will be held in York, at Terry's Restaurant, on January irth, 8-2 a.m. Tickets (7/6) may be obtained from Colonel H. C. Scott, II, Heworth Green, York ; this will be the only intimation to O.P's. living outside York area.

O.P. NEWS. Michaelmas Term, 1923.

W. E. BARTON visited us on a Sunday afternoon early in the term. He came over in Marwood'S side-car just before going up to Oxford. He has been rowing at Worcester and stroked one of the trial eights.

A. T. BLAIR came over before going up to Cambridge. We hear he is going to take up boxing again.

K. G. CHILMAN very early in the term paid us a flying visit en route for Oxford. He has been playing inside left for the Varsity Hockey team and has scored his usual number of goals.

L. E. CUTFORTH has been on leave from the Aldershot command.

He is transferring from the Engineers to the Air Force and hopes to go abroad.

T. W. DONKING came over in his Humber for the day. He has been playing scrum half for Harrogate Old Boys. He gets up at unearthly hours in the morning and goes by train to Middlesbrough daily.

L. ELLIOT-SMITH has been rowing in the Cambridge Trials this term at No. 5. Earlier in the term he rowed No. 7. for a short time but became too heavy and was moved to No. 5. In the Trials Race, Elliot-Smith in A. B. Stobart's crew, rowed very well. The Times said he was one of the " outstanding oarsmen in the winninc, crew."

L. HEADLAM came over with Marwood and hBarton one Sunday in November. He has been playing for his College 2nd XV.

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W H. HUFFAM visited us some weeks ago, and is now at Leeds University.

M. R. JONES is going to take a farm in Rhodesia and came to say good-bye to the School before he left England.

E. G. H. MACK is still teaching at Ascham House, Newcastle, and manages to steal a half-day with us now and again.

G. MARWOOD is staying some miles from Oxford and has begun to do work. He does seven hours a day for smalls. He hopes to go up to Worcester next term.

W. A. PRrrr is still in Ireland. He managed to pay us a visit on the occasion of the Tate Theatrical performance, Nov. 24.

W. L. ROBERTS has just completed his medical course and is now a fully fledged M.B. He came early in the term.

J. TASKER is working on a farm near Ampleforth. He has been over three times this term.

B. D. TOYNE paid us a short visit. He has gone to Southern India to a post in the British American Tobacco Co. W. G. YEOMAN came over for a few days at the end of October and gave us the pleasure of his cheery countenance.

THE DUKE OF YORK'S CAMP. August, 1923.

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The Duke of York has conceived a scheme which may have a considerable influence on the future of the nation.

The experiment of mixing boys of every grade of society has proved eminently successful, and the guests at the Duke of York's camp realised that the public-school boy has much in common with the working lad, and, consequently, that the lack of sympathy often shown between the classes they represent is not irremediable.

It must not be supposed, however, that the two classes were forced into intimacy. Far from it. The purpose of the camp was to bring the two types together, and give them the opportunity of making friends, if they wished. Indeed, the entire absence of any compulsion in either mingling the classes or preserving discipline was perhaps the most marvellous feature of a unique camp.

The camping-party was composed of 200 public-school boys and 200 industrial lads. The site selected was the Littlestone aerodrome which is situated on Romney Marsh on the coast of Kent, with the sea within easy reach.

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There was one rule—" Play the Game," which, if it was ever held to ridicule, soon justified its choice, for while it awakened a sense of duty, and aided discipline, it implied that the games-one of the main features of the camp—were compulsory.

The camping-party was divided into twenty sections and each of these sections competed in the inter-sectional games.

In order that the public-school boys might have no advantage, recognised games were not played, and games of a more original character, bearing such names as " Free Cricket " or " Ball and Bucket " were substituted.

The method of marking these games was also unique, as it involved honest effort on the part of every member of a section, thus requiring the fulfilment of the only camp rule " Play the Game."

But it was essentially a holiday camp, and these games formed the nearest approach to routine attained in the camp day, and they only occupied a part of the morning. There were three bathing parades a 'day : one before breakfast, one after the morning games, and another in the evening. Everybody bathed, and everybody rushed the man with the biscuits in order to secure the maximum number of biscuit rations that could be beguiled out of him.

Concerts were held every evening, either in one of the halls or in the open air : and it was very noticeable that here the industrial lad was just as much in evidence as the public-school boy. It was during one of these concerts that the arrival of a party of guests, including several Cabinet Ministers, was announced. - – These guests were received hospitably, but not ceremoniously, and though they were allowed to speak for three minutes, at lunch the following day, they were abruptly cut off, on reaching this limit, by the firing of a gun, directly behind them.

This was typical of a community which knew neither celebrities nor nonentities, and it was left to men of humbler station to win a name for themselves, and thus break the tradition.

For before the week was out, everybody knew " Tishy " who had a " cast in his legs " as somebody put it. " Moses of the glib tongue," " Jack Spratt " of the fastidious tastes and generous figure, and " Albert," the man of subtle, if unconscious wit.

Early in the week, the Duke and Duchess of York visited the camp, and although they were enthusiastically received, they were not constantly surrounded by a crowd of sightseers, but

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were, it was hoped, made to feel comfortable. They inspected the camp quarters, and watched the sections competing in the various camp games, obtaining a view of their camp as it really was, decorated by no trimmings savouring of exhibition.

Co-operation in such matters as this was obtained, not by coercion, but by means of the wonderful spirit of the camp, arising from tactful handling, and the fact that everybody appreciated that he was the guest of the Duke of York. Volunteers for the small fatigues which were necessary during the day, were always forthcoming at the first appeal of the section leaders, and the hardened veterans of many O.T.C. camps, found no inclination to use their talent in avoiding work, acquired through many a bitter struggle.

The week ended in a befitting manner, and a huge bonfire was made on the beach, on the last night. After chairing everybody there was to be chaired, and singing " Auld Lang Syne " round the bonfire, a rush was made on sleeping quarters, and the day ended with a pillow-fight in the dark.

Thus ended a never-to-be-forgotten week in the lives of the camping party. " You are going to spend the most enjoyable week of your lives," the Camp Chief had prophesied at the beginning of the week. He was quite right in this, but the camp was as successful as it was enjoyable, and though its national importance can never be definitely measured, it is certain that if such a cordial understanding existed between the different classes in Great Britain to-day, as existed at the New Romney Camp, there would be none of those petty grievances which make so much mischief, and often form such a good soil in which to sow the seeds of Bolshevism. A.T. B.

OBITUARY.

We regret to announce the death of MR. SAMUEL WADDINGTON, Anthologist, Sonneteer and Biographer, on November 7th, 1923, at his residence at Kilburn, two days before his 79th birthday. He entered the school in 1857.

OUR CONTEMPORARIES.

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OUR CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following : The Carliol, The Cuthbertian, The Dancnsis, The Eagle, The Framlinghamian, The Haileyburian (2), The Hurst j ohnian, The Hymerian, The Leodiensian, The Merchistonian, The Malvernian (2), The Novocastrian, The St. Peter's College Magazine, The Pocklingtonian, The Sedburghian.