Dec 1925

PETERITE • THE

VOL. XXIV.

DECEMBER 1925. No. 251.

SCHOOL LETTER.

HIS term has been most disappointing with regard to Football, which we venture to put first, before even the Inspection, momentous as that was.

There is some justification, however, because we are as yet unbeaten. Starting the season with a team well-equipped at all points, we entered on a career of unbridled success under the able captaincy of Robinson, not forgetting the valuable coaching of Mr. Davies.

We were looking forward to emerging triumphant from the Giggleswick and Ampleforth matches, when we were suddenly and effectively cut off in our prime by the hardest frost in the memory of the oldest inhabitant (who shall be nameless).

Needless to say a great many matches had to be cancelled, including Giggleswick. The Ampleforth match was, however, played and an account will be found below.

The School has been most fortunate this term in the arrival of Mr. Baker as a master. He has entered whole-heartedly into the life of the School, especially in the thankless matter of Junior games, in connection with which not least among his abilities must be counted the skill with which he can lasso° a football floating insolently on the Ouse.

The School has undergone the ordeal of an Inspection, and, wonder of wonders, emerged with flying colours. We managed with no little degree of skill and circumvention to induce the inspectors to believe that we were not such fools as we looked.

At any rate we received a very favourable report.

To conclude, the Editors of the Peterite would like to draw attention to the fact that during the last few terms there have been singularly few contributions from the School. One often hears The Peterite adversely criticised, the chief complaint

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being that it is lacking in enterprise and novelty. It is difficult really to see how it can be otherwise, if no one in the School will make an effort to brighten it up. Even to those " of the base sort " with more mercenary instincts there is always the bait of two prizes, which are offered by the Editors for the two best pieces of original composition. Besides these efforts, correspondence on any subject connected with the School would always be only too gladly received. We will close our appeal and trust that our next issue will bear the fruit of it.

HISTORY OF ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, 627-1925.

by Angelo Raine (Bell & Sons, price ros.).

We have been privileged to see an advance copy of the School History, and we can certainly say without any reserve that it is a volume in every way worthy of the School itself The format, printing, paper, binding and illustrations are most attractive and add considerably to the value of the book.

The author, Mr. Raine, has told a long story and at times a complicated story in a plain straightforward manner, and even those who have been disappointed at the delay of its appearance will admit that the result has justified the delay.

Strict historical accuracy has been observed and imagination and hypothesis have not been allowed to lead the author into digression. The narrative is relieved by many interesting stories and of some we might have liked to hear more, but where historical manuscripts have remained silent, no inventions are interpolated. Among the many anecdotes we select three, which should appeal to many of our readers—both young and old. On one occasion some hundreds of years ago, the School was engaged in a regular " town and gown " fight in the course of which some of the boys drowned a bargee. They were punished for this little prank by having to pay for the funeral !

In Elizabeth's reign, we have the football team playing in the Minster, and the captain, Chris Dobson, publicly received " six yerkes with the byrchen rod." For further details readers must read the history. A third little pleasantry is recounted, when poaching at night became a popular pastime, rod and birch appeared not to have the desired effect and so a devil was called to the aid of the authorities and proved to be more successful as a deterrent. This is not the only occasion on which a devil visited recalcitrant Peterites, and once in the pre-Norman days, devils administered bastinado to boys late for Chapel. Perhaps it is well that the " good old days " are over.

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There is plenty of sober history as well, and any student of the beginnings of education in England will find much of absorbing interest in the chapter on Alcuin. This book proves beyond question that the School was founded by Paulinus in 627, and though the School has had its ups and downs, it has had a continuous existence from that day to this. Such a record at such a place as York has naturally brought the School into touch with many of the notable events of English history. Scrope's rebellion, the Black Plague, the Wars of the Roses, Gunpowder Plot, Charles I's execution and a Zeppelin raid are all to be found affecting the School and the account of the School during the last war is one of the best narratives in the book. The wealth of detail allows the style to be more free and vivid. Guye Fawkes must also arrest the attention of all, and probably nobody had before realised what a Peterite affair that plot was.

Other great events found their origin at this School and when death duties are being paid, how many people thank St. Peter's for having given the earliest education to Sir William Harcourt, and for having nearly hanged him ?

One of the most interesting chapters is entitled the Elizabethan School. The authorities are fuller and the story contains some entertaining facts. The St. Peter's Players gave dramatic performances in 1575 and 1585 and on the first occasion received 20S. and on the second 4os. These were large sums and it is surprising that the Earl of Worcester's professional company received only los. in 1585, but apparently they had given some offence to the citizens of York. As Mr Raine says, it is a pity that we do not know what plays were acted by the boys. It was the transitional stage of English drama and it might have been a miracle play or a mystery play with clown scenes or a play of Terence. A little earlier in this history it is related how one of the Schoolmasters was twice punished for reading the " vaine books of the iiii sonnes of Amon, Reynard the Foxe, and such like," instead of teaching " the children the bokes of scripture." About 25o years later English literature was introduced as a regular subject. The appendix contains a list of Headmasters (they had some curious names, it must have been a real distinction and romance for a boy to have paid a visit to the study of Bosa, or Gwido, or Pinchbeck, or even Zachariah Blake !), the Roll of Honour, and the Deed of Sale by Guye Fawkes of the land on which the School now stands.

We are confident that this book will have a good sale and it should more than justify the labour and expense which have been bestowed on it.

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OXFORD LETTER.

OXFORD OLD PETERITE CLUB.

December, 1925.

DEAR SIRS,

Once more we take up our pen to tell you of the doings of our members here at Oxford. This past term has not been remarkable in any way, except perhaps for the weather. For almost the first time in history it has not rained every day of the term. To be quite frank it has not rained for a fortnight and we are now undergoing the rigours of a hard frost. Snow has been lying on the ground for a few days, and those who have the time, or energy, or both, have been skating at Iffley for two days.

N. K. Lindsay, B.N.C., Vice-President, is now the President of the Oxford University Dramatic Society, and as a result, a personage of much consequence and little leisure. However, he finds time to dominate the Society's meetings with impressive obiter dicta (from the most comfortable armchair), to pass Bar examinations at frequent intervals, and make brief irruptions into the social life of Oxford and the metropolis. Does he work ? You must ask his tutor. His buttonholes are at once the joy and the despair of his friends.

H. N. Hodd, (Keble), Hon. Sec., is once again with us after a term's absence. He is said to have spent a pleasant vacation in South Africa and as a result is supposed to be contemplating matrimony. He has also been working, since doctor's orders forbid him to take strenuous exercise. We understand Keble's successful Rugger season is due to his having refereed for them.

R. F. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treasurer, has not been admirable for his attendance at meetings. He pleads that the position of Captain of Boats for his college will not allow it. He pretends to be working and can be seen every day on the towpath frightening the lives out of crews by his " fatherly " advice.

J. W. Ford (St. Edmund's Hall), Hon. Auditor, after suffering awhile the sting of the Treasurer's caustic tongue in the causes of Sport, decided that the joys of the open road were more attractive. His Clyno is still a horror that goes by night, and he proposes to begin work in earnest shortly, probably about the seventh week of the Summer Term.

H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall), preserves his usual silence and modest retirement. He is another of the world's workers,

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and also one of those whose lives are made a curse by R. F. Yates, for he rows. He has also played Hockey.

E. G. H. Mack (Wadham), is a very busy man, for he has so to speak, irons in two fires. He teaches with, he says, great skill at the Dragon School, and in his spare time is a member of this University. He is to be congratulated on playing a good game in Freshman's Trials. He is one of the main stays of the Wadham pack.

J. C. Rogers (Keble), seems to have made himself quite at home and can be seen at almost any hour of the day hurrying about the college in his scholar's gown trying to look as though he were working. The rest of us look upon him with awe as being the only scholar amongst us. He wields a pretty stick on occasions for the Keble Hockey side.

P. Young (St. Edmund Hall), is shrouded in mystery as so often our members of that college are. He has been seen rowing and is at present in the St. Edmund Hall Togger. May he remain there ! It is not known if he works.

H. M. McGoverne, though not yet a member of the University, has already assimilated the main characteristics of Oxford.

In tasteful costume he flits about the city, and has been a regular attendant at meetings. We hope to see more of him soon.

In conclusion, may we wish the School a Happy Christmas and congratulate them on a successful Rugger season. May we be so bold as to suggest that accounts of the matches should be sent more often to the southern papers, as it is very difficult to obtain news up here ?

We hope to hold our Annual Dinner on February 27th, 1926, and through this medium send a hearty invitation to all Oxford Old Peterites who can be present. Individual invitations will be sent out later.

Once again may we wish the School continued good fortune in all its undertakings.

Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

6 THE NEW DEAN Or WESTMINSTER. CAMBRIDGE LETTER. December 12th, 1925.

DEAR SIRS, It is only fitting that we, the Cambridge Old Peterites, as a representative gathering of Englishmen, begin with a remark about the weather. The frost-bound flooded fields around Cambridge are thronged with happy winter sportsmen, and our skates await us while we pen this small symposium of our many and varied activities. We may say that the School, as here humbly represented, has once again justified its reputation for solid worth rather than fleeting brilliance. We do not mean that all of us have been content with a mere standard of mediocrity, and we feel that we are not alone in heartily congratulating L. F. Leversedge on playing regularly for the Varsity at Hockey and Squash. A. T. Blair is fiercer than ever and fought a draw against the Army and reached the final of the Universities, Hospitals and Cadets Championships. R. C. Parkinson and M. Storr-Fox have taken to the river and both rowed in the winning Emmanuel " Crock " eight. E. G. Bullen has played Hockey regularly for Caius and G Marwood has been playing Rugger for St. Catherine's.

We held our Dinner on December 5th. It was a matter of great regret that no one from School was able to attend, but we were all pleased to see E. P. Sewell, who, deserting Mars for Bacchus, braved the dangers of the wintry road on his " motorbike."

In conclusion, we all join in wishing the School a very happy Christmas.

We are, Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

THE NEW DEAN OF WESTMINSTER. While congratulating Dr. W. Foxley Norris on his appointment to Westminster, we could not help feeling a pang of regret that he will be no longer the Chairman of the Governing Body of St. Peter's. The war period and the " after-war " period were as difficult times as schools have ever had to face. Finance

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and staffing presented most intricate problems to most schools and to our School in particular, because in 1915 when the late Dean of York became chairman, the School was just beginning to expand in every direction. Schemes to improve the education, the accommodation and the playing fields were prepared and they were being adopted as soon as funds allowed. While the growth of the School could not be hindered, expenses were trebled and much was due to the active interest and support and financial ability of the Dean that the School's prosperity was assured.

During his stay the numbers in the School have more than doubled and here are a few of the additions. The Rise and the Manor have been firmly established, the Big Hall has had a gallery to hold 15o, a new floor and new seating, the Swimming Baths, a new Squash Racquets Court were built and 15 acres of playingfields added and levelled.

So much for the material changes, but perhaps the Dean's work was most felt in his interest in the spiritual side of school life. Many of us will remember with gratitude his terminal sermons, which introduced to us commonplace subjects in a new and spiritual light.

CRICKET. COCK HOUSE MATCH. SCHOOL HOUSE

V.

GROVE.

The School House had the misfortune to lose the toss and as a consequence had a gruelling afternoon in the field, the day being the hottest of the year.

The Grove after a good start managed to bat the whole afternoon on a perfect wicket and scored 331 for the loss of 6 wickets, at which total the innings was declared closed.

The features of this innings were a magnificent century by Wilcox, who although rather subdued, batted superbly and was finally beautifully caught by Delgado, and the fielding of the School House which has not been equalled by any side seen on the School grounds this year and if we may single out any particular player we must mention Delgado, whose untiring energy and clean fielding saved endless runs.

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The School House, who had a very strong batting side, were very disappointing, except for Bennett who played a very good innings of 47, and were all dismissed for 125, the Grove thus winning by 206 runs.

The wicket-keeping on both sides was excellent, E. G. Bullen catching 3 and stumping one man.

THE DUKE OF YORK'S CAMP, 1925.

J. Scholefield and P. Daintry were privileged to attend the Duke of York's Camp, at New Romney, and they thoroughly enjoyed the time which they spent there.

The Camp started on August 1st and ended on the 8th.

The weather except for the Wednesday on which the Duke came down, was perfect. The Mornings passed with organised games or rather inter-section and group competitions.

The Competitions were arranged thus :—The 40o members of the Camp, 200 public School-boys and 200 boys from Industrial Colleges, were divided into five Groups, Red, White, Blue, Yellow and White. Each Group consisted of four sections of twenty each, ten of whom were public school-boys and ten Industrials. The games were arranged by the Camp Staff.

Each section competed against the remainder of the Sections in its own Group for the whole period of Camp. The games varied every day so that no section had the same game twice.

The idea of these competitions was to try and make one's section top of the group and that group top of the rest at the end of Camp. Every individual effort was taken into account and the better the time, say in the Cross Country Run, the better one's section and group position at the end of Camp. The results of the section and group positions were posted daily. For each competition in which a section competed, so many energy marks, marks differing according to the strenuousness of the undertaking, were given (e.g. the Cross Country Run was considered to be worth the maximum energy marks, as it required more energy than any of the other forms of exercise). Marks were allotted according to the time a section or group took to cover the distance, as compared with the times of other groups and sections. The final section and group positions were obtained from the number of energy marks obtained by a section or group out of the total given.

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The result of the above mentioned scheme was that great keenness prevailed up till the last day of Camp.

So much for the Competitions. The Entertainments in the evenings were extremely good. The Bathing excellent. Every afternoon was free and that time spent in Rugby on the sand or varied forms of amusement.

In all, the Camp was very enjoyable. Although falling on a miserable day, the Duke's visit was greatly appreciated and his reception hearty.

FOOTBALL. FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We started the term with every prospect of a successful season.

Our hopes were fully realized in that we have won every match.

Unfortunately there were only seven matches on account of the frost, but amongst these was that against Ampleforth, which we won after a great struggle. This year again we had to re-shuffle a few of the old hands The backs were very good in attack, sometimes brilliant ; in defence they were excellent, and we saw no instance of opponents breaking through. The forwards were heavy enough to secure the ball in the scrum and were occasionally very dashing in the loose.

The second XV. had a very well balanced scrum ; they usually managed to get their fair share of the ball, but the three-quarters might have combined better.

CHARACTERS. G. B. ROBINSON (23-24-25-26). Captain. Excellent centre ; has improved wonderfully in defence. Sometimes brilliant in attack. An excellent captain.

J. G. TROOP. A very good stand-off half. Always starts the line moving at a good pace ; has improved in kicking G. A. DELGADO. A very useful forward. Can use his hands as well as feet.

A. R. WALTON. A very sound all round forward, knows how to hook,

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K. H. CHAPMAN. An excellent full back. Always safe in defence and can join in with the three-quarters. A good long kick.

N. DOBREE. A sound left winger ; would have scored more freely had not the centres scored on their own.

H. S. BURROWS. A very useful forward ; knows when to go on his own and when to pass out to the three-quarters.

W. A. CLARKE. A very useful forward, although still light ; can pass and kick well.

L. H. ARCHER. A very useful, hard-working forward. Is always " there " to drop on the ball.

W. F. DIXON. A sound although very light forward. Follows up well.

W. ELLIOTT. Although rather poor on the wing, has proved to be a very good centre both in attack and defence.

A. P. THOMPSON. A hard working forward. Should use his weight more in the scrum.

D. M. CAMERON. A good back ranker ; knows when to break up.

G. B. BRIDGES. A good right-winger. Dangerous in attack and sound in defence.

F. W. HEMSLEY. A sound scrum half.

Also played for the 1st XV. :—Richardson, W. ; Bullen J. N. ; Moore, A. G. ; Dixon, C. and Hughes.

1ST XV. FIXTURES. Date. Opps.

Grd.

Rslt. Schl. Opps

won 44 S. Oct. ro Mount St. Mary's College A won 17 W. „ 21 York Nomads ... ...H won 29 ...A W. „ 28 1st Border Rgt. ... won 13 S. „ 31 Leeds Grammar School ...H Cancelled. ...A S. Nov. 14 Giggleswick School won 16 ...H S. „ 21 Headingley " A " ...

Cancelled. ...H W. „ 25 Yorkshire Wanderers Cancelled. ...A S. „ 28 Pocklington School ...H won 8 W Dec. 9 Worksop College ... won ro ...H S. „ 12 Ampleforth College _II Tu. „ 22 Old Peterites ...

Played 7. Won 7. Lost o. Drawn o.

Points for, 147: against, 14.

nil. nil. nil.

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THE SCHOOL V. MOUNT ST. MARY'S. This was our first match of the season and as it was played away we were not too confident as to our abilities at such an early date, and this was particularly noticeable at the start.

The match was played in ideal weather, and on a hard ground which was in excellent condition.

As before mentioned, we started none too well, but after a matter of ten minutes or so we settled down to play a fast open game which in the end resulted in an easy win. Whether this somewhat shaky start was due to nervousness or to the unnatural surroundings one cannot say, but if it is a case of the former, it will be rather disastrous in matches where there is little to choose between the teams, and a try early on in the game often has a vital effect. Luckily for us, Mount St. Mary's did not score, although once or twice a quick pass out to the wing could have hardly failed to produce a score. If one may be permitted to criticise our opponents, one thought they did rather too much short punting ahead, and with Chapman generally fielding the ball and kicking it a great length down the field, it often proved advantageous to us. The chief source of danger to us was Manly, their right wing three-quarter, who often looked very dangerous with his strong running and powerful hand off.

At first there seemed little to choose between the two teams, and both packs of forwards set a great pace for so early in the season, and one began to wonder if one of the teams would stand the pace. As time wore on we began to exercise a little superiority and in the first half we scored three tries through Robinson, Elliott and Dobree. Chapman kicking a goal from Robinson's try. Perhaps the best combined effort of these tries was the one scored by Elliot as the ball was originally going towards the left but then the direction was reversed and Elliot scored far out on the right.

With a half-time score of only n—nil, one was hardly prepared for a final score of 44, but in the second half we were generally much better than our opponents, and our forwards and backs combined together in many fine passing movements.

No particular try stood out in this half as most were scored from combined movements. The scorers in the second half were Dobree 3, Robinson 2, Elliott, Bullen, Delgado, and Troop one each. From these Burrows kicked two and Chapman one goal, making the final score :St. Peter's, 4 goals, 8 tries-44 pts. Mt. St. Mary's—nil.

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SCHOOL V. YORK NOMADS.

This match took place on the School ground on Wednesday, October 21st. The Nomads were fielding a strong team, whose principal strength lay in its backs, which included the Newborns -I Mr. Chilman, who were so instrumental in beating us last ye .r.

The School, fresh from their victory over Mt. St. Mary's College, opened the game in good style, indulging in some long machine like bouts of passing. The School forwards were backing up well, and this, combined with some good work by the threequarters, led to the first try. This try was scored by Burrows, who succeeded in " selling the Dummy " to several opponents before crossing the line. This try was unconverted. Good work by the School forwards led to a try by Wilcox, after the ball had passed completely along the line. A brilliant try from Robinson followed, after some clever swerving. Dobree succeeded in converting, and half-time came with the School leading by : 2 tries, I goal—II points to nil.

During half-time the rain came down in torrents.

In the second half the School adapted themselves to the conditions sooner than their opponents, and, in spite of the heavy ground, tries followed from Burrows (who again succeeded in selling the Dummy "), and Dobree. Neither of these tries were converted and the School eventually ran out winners by : I goal, 4 tries—17 points to nil.

A noticeable fact was the suppression of Mr. Chilman, who was too well marked to be dangerous. Anderson (an old Peterite) played very well at the base of the scrum, for the Nomads.

Mr. Toyne kindly consented to referee the game, and in spite of the rain, he fulfilled his duties with commendable efficiency.

THE SCHOOL

V.

BORDER REGIMENT.

We played this match under ideal conditions on the depot ground at Fulford and it resulted in a fast open game, which was for the greater part thoroughly enjoyable to both spectators and players. The Border Regiment have a very fine field at Fulford, and it is big enough to contain both a Rugger and a Soccer pitch, and on this day the turf was at its very best, not too soft, but just soft enough to make it comfortable to fall on when one is hurled down by a burly soldier.

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Unfortunately the soldiers were not at full strength and, besides others, no doubt felt the loss of their captain, H. Chambers. The Border Regiment at the start carried the play into our own " 25," and as has been the case in matches up to now we were slow in getting into our stride and after a few minutes, when the pressure had been relieved, we began to feel the ball, and the backs had many chances, but although looking dangerous, handled very badly and many a promising movement became ruined owing to faulty giving and taking of passes.

However, it was not long before a score came and it was a very good example of how a full back can open out the game to advantage. In this case Chapman received the ball and instead of kicking or passing out, made his way past a few opponents after which he drew the full back in before giving the ball to Troop who had a clear run in for an unconverted try.

The next try was scored by Robinson, which was typical of him, on receiving the ball he did a lightning cut in and swerving past several opponents, scored near the posts, but although the kick at goal hit the posts it did not go over. The game continued for a short time with the School doing most of the pressing, and the next try was scored by Dobree far out on the left, the result of orthodox drawing and passing. Once again the goal kick failed. Shortly before half-time, Elliott scored from a blind side movement and the only further score this half was a very fine penalty dropped goal by Chapman.

Half-time :—St. Peter's, 15. Border Regiment, nil.

The second half was more or less a repetition of the first ; we still continued to press and were in their half of the field for the greater part of the time. Robinson again scored after he had lost the ball, but played it with his feet and dribbled over.

Further tries were scored by Dobree (2) and Troop, one of Dobree's being particularly good and was due to strong running and variation of pace. Only one try was converted in this half and this was by Burrows. On one occasion the kicker touched the ball on the ground after a charge and of course the kick was disallowed. If we do not improve the place kicking, it may handicap us considerably in more close scoring matches.

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V.

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

This match was played on our own ground and resulted in a win for the School by 13 points to three.

At the beginning of the match the ground was ideal for Rugger but the dark clouds were very suggestive of rain, which came

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very shortly after the kick off and there was a continuous drizzle to the end of the game, which made the ball very difficult to handle and in the circumstances, it was remarkable how few passes were dropped and the line out work of one or two forwards was most commendable. Anyone who has played Rugby Football will readily admit that a ball which looks as if it had been steeped in oil is far more difficult to handle than a ball which is merely muddy ; undoubtedly the latter is heavier but there is the mud to grip and under those circumstances it is comparatively easy. The result was that the game after the first few minutes became rather uninteresting to the spectators, and if one might say so in some cases to the players themselves.

At first we tried to make it as interesting as possible, but one can only play as well as one is allowed, and it seemed obvious to the most casual observer that our opponents had come on to the field with the set purpose of keeping us out. A mere glance at their three-quarter line showed how they were standing almost at an angle of go° to the touch line, and whenever the ball came out it was almost invariably kicked into touch by one of the centres or the half-back. These tactics were successful in preventing a big score but we never had the slightest anxiety about winning. However, when we got the ball it was very difficult to do anything with it, we are not adepts at the short punt ahead and this is a. ruse that even when done well must always be used in moderation. The result was that we were often tackled in possession when trying to break through and to the lovers of machine-like passing from man to man this must have been most deplorable, but anyone on the touchline who knew the finer points would have realised the absurdity of passing to the wings when they would have been tackled on receiving the ball, and as the end justified the means (two of our tries were scored by breaks through) perhaps there was not the lack of combination there appeared to be. Our forwards for the most part were generally on top of their opponents, but their efforts were often nullified by the breaking up of the Leeds wing forwards who were successful often in breaking away with the ball at their feet. And now a word about the actual scoring.

The first try was scored by Bullen, who dribbled over from about fifteen yards, and touched down by the corner flag, but in spite of the difficult angle, Chapman, who was at the top of his form all through the game, kicked a fine goal. Robinson was the next to score, and his try was undoubtedly the finest of the whole match, by means of his swerve he cut through a heap of opponents and scored between the posts. Again Chapman converted.

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In the second half, Elliott getting the ball from a scrum made a sharp dash for the line, which resulted in an unconverted try.

After this it was our opponents' turn to score, Riding, one of the Leeds centres, who had played a fine defensive game got the ball when most of our team were on one side of the field, and kicking ahead, there became a race between him and Chapman, however, after he had kicked over the line, the ball bounced rather awkwardly and there was considerable doubt as to who had touched down, but the referee awarded a try and no side coming soon afterwards left the scores :St. Peter's, 2 gls. one try—r3 pts. Leeds G.S., i try-3pts.

THE SCHOOL V. HEADINGLEY " A." This match was a revival of an old fixture with the wellknown Yorkshire Club and it is almost ten years since last we played them, and the game resulted in a clean fast game which was most enjoyable. We had not had a practice for over a week owing to frost and on the previous Saturday had to postpone our fixture with Giggleswick. On Friday evening it was freezing and the chances of a game seemed very remote, but fortunately during Friday night a heavy thaw set in and although during the early part of the morning, the ground had still a little " bone " in it as the golfing fraternity say, by the kick-off the field was in good condition under the circumstances.

Naturally playing a club team, we were somewhat overweighted and as we lacked practice, were not too confident.

The chief fault of the team in the match was too much knocking back instead of falling on the ball and the try they scored was absolutely due to this, and it ought to prove valuable experience in the future.

The Headingley forwards played very well throughout and if their backs had been as good, the scores would have been closer than they were. As a rule they stood much too far away from each other and this left gaps which we found on occasions easy to run through.

We scored twice in the first half through Chapman and Robinson. The try which Chapman scored was most interesting to watch. He obtained the ball somewhere on the " 25 " line and ran down the right wing handing off at least half a dozen opponents to score an unconverted try. On the other hand no one even touched Robinson when he scored his try ; the

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ball was working to the left and he then cut i n , o the right and had his opponents on the wrong leg. The Headingley try, as before mentioned, was the result of passing back ,grid we were very lucky on at least one other occasion to prevent further score.

In the second half the Headingley forwards made a great rally but our forwards generally managed to drive them back. In this half we scored twice through Troop, and as Chapman had converted two tries the final score was :— St. Peter's, 2 gls. 2 tries—i6pts. Headingley A 3 pts. '

SCHOOL v.

WORKSOP.

This match was played on the School ground and resulted in a win for us by 8 points to 5. This match was far the hardest we had played up to this date and the only one so far in which we have been in any danger of being beaten. Owing to examinations, Delgado and Hemsley were unable to play and we thought it advisable to play the probable team against Ampleforth.

The Worksop team could hardly be compared with the team we played against last season, and no doubt their vast improvement is in no small measure due to the coaching of Mr. Q. E. M. A. King, who was a member of England's invincible team of 1921, who beat Scotland at Inverleith by 18 points to nil. They were fast both forward and behind, and there was very little to choose between the two teams. Owing to the almost continual frost which we have had we had not had any practice for over a month except for the Headingley match. The result was that we took a very long time to settle down and many promising movements broke down generally through lack of practice in the giving and taking of passes. Moreover, the very strong wind which was blowing diagonally across the field was rather disconcerting and did not improve the play of the backs, who have never made less head way in any match this season, and this was probably due to the quick spotting of the Worksop backs and the quick breaking up of their forwards. The chief fault of the forwards perhaps was rather slow heeling at times and this gave C. Dixon, who was making his debut in first XV. matches very little time to get the ball out and it was in no ways his fault if the ball sometimes failed to come out after it had been hooked. On occasions of this the Worksop team often were penalised for being offside, and with the wind at our backs Chapman made many yards by some big kicks to touch.

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Troop scored the only try in the first half from a scramble not far from the line. In the second half, although playing against the wind we played better and Burrows scored a try by backing up a cross kick from Robinson which Chapman converted. Perhaps we were guilty of thinking we had won then, but from a loose scrum when our centres were out of position quick passing gave them a converted try. The remainder of the game was a great struggle, Worksop tried desperately hard to score, but we managed to keep them out, the final whistle leaving the scores :St. Peter's, i gl. i try-8pts. Worksop College, r gl.,-5 pts.

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AMPLEFORTH.

We played this match on the School ground, and managed tQ maintain our unbeaten record in our last important School match. After our scrappy performance on the previous Wednesday against Worksop, our form was surprising. Both teams were defending an unbeaten record, Ampleforth having defeated Durham earlier in the season.

For a School match which had not been advertised, there was an unusually large crowd, in fact far the biggest we have seen of recent years, and they enjoyed a clean open game in which skill was not at a discount. The School's victory was due to the magnificent display of the forwards, who never played quite so well in any previous match. All through the game they never stopped, whenever there was a scrum the ball came out quickly, and in defence they took it away in some brilliant dribbling rushes. The Ampleforth backs did not get the ball nearly so much as our backs and when they did, they generally contrived to get it out to their wings, who were very fast and strong runners. But we had heard of their reputation and as a rule we were generally up on them before they could get going, and many a time did Dobree tackle Lawson when he was in possession.

The chief fault of our backs was perhaps in keeping on to the ball too long, and on occasions Troop was apt to loose his centres.

Robinson in both attack and defence played a fine game and his dropped goal was a great piece of opportunism and agreed upon by many competent judges as being well worth going a long way to see. While discussing the play in general it would be unfair not to mention the excellent display of the

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Ampleforth full back, who time and again relieved his team by good fielding and long kicks to touch. The feature of the Ampleforth pack was the quick breaking up of their back row and they were always a thorn in the side of our three-quarters.

The first half saw an almost continual attack by our forwards and on several occasions we very nearly scored, however, our efforts were rewarded by an unconverted try through Robinson after some good passing in which people drew their men in great style. All through the second half there was never any doubt that our training would give way and the match was fought at an even greater pace. Ampleforth made a great rally, but again we scored ; this time through Dobree, who scored a try in the corner—again the result of good passing, but this time an extra man handled the ball before scoring.

It then looked as if we had the match in hand, but play was carried in t6 our " 25 " and from a penalty for obstruction Morgan kicked a goal for Ampleforth. Soon after this Purcell, the Ampleforth back, tried a great shot at a drop goal, but fortunately for us this missed by inches, although it fully deserved four points. To us the remainder of the match seemed an eternity, but just before the end, Robinson dropped the goal already alluded to, and with no side coming soon afterwards we thus won by 2 tries and I dropped goal to one penalty goal. Io pts. to three.

2ND XV. MATCHES.

Date. Opponents.

Rslt. Score.

Oct. 7 S. M. Toyne Esq's XV. ... ... lost o-36 „ io Mt. St. Mary's Coll. 2nd XV. ... won 51—o „ 31 Leeds Grammar School 2nd XV. won 29—o Nov. 4 Drax Grammar School ... won 38—o „ 14 Giggleswick School znd XV. Cancelled.

Dec. 9 Worksop College 2nd XV. Cancelled. „ 12 Ampleforth College 2nd XV. ... lost 0-28 Results (up to time of going to press ) :Played, 5. Won, 3. Lost, 2.

Points for, 118. Points against, 64.

2ND XV. v. S. M. TOYNE ESQ'S

XV.

Played on the School ground on Wednesday, October 7th.

Mr. Toyne fielded an exceptionally strong side and won by 36 points to nil, The 2nd XV. played well against a much

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heavier and more experienced side and they were attacking hard when the final whistle went. Richardson at fly half was rather slow and did not get the 2nd XV. three-quarters going well, but he defended exceptionally well. P. S. Douty, the Cambridge " blue " was the outstanding play on Mr. Toyne's side but he was unfortunately injured rather seriously in the second half.

Result :—S. M. Toyne Esq's. XV.-36 pts.

2nd XV. —nil.

2ND XV. v. MOUNT ST. MARY'S 2ND XV.

Played at York on Saturday, October loth. The 2nd XV. completely outplayed their opponents and scored freely all through the game. The wings, Bridges, G. B., and Wilcox, were seen to great advantage. The scorers for the 2nd XV. were :—Bridges, G. B., 6 tries, Wilcox, 6 tries, Bridges, T. B., 3 tries, Biscombe kicked 2 goals and Dixon C. one.

Result :-2nd XV. 12 tries, 3 goals-5i points.

Mt. St. Mary's 2nd XV.,—nil.

2ND XV. 7J. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XV.

Played at Leeds on Saturday, October 31st. The 2nd XV. were superior in all departments and ought to have scored more than 29 points, but they were repeatedly pulled up when on the Leeds line. The scorers for the 2nd XV. were :—Bridges, G. B., 4 tries ; Bridges, T. B., 3 tries ; Daintry, 2 tries ; Hughes kicked one goal.

Result :-2nd XV., 8 tries, I goal-29 points.

Leeds G.S. 2nd XV., nil.

2ND XV. v. DRAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Played at Drax, near Selby, on Wednesday, November 4th.

The 2nd XV. had another easy victory, winning by 38 points to nil. The znd XV. forwards played very well, bringing off some splendid rushes but the backs lacked combination, although they showed great dash. Drax, who have only just started playing Rugger, defended keenly, but the three-quarters had

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no knowledge of their respective duties, and were repeatedly out of position. Scorers for the 2nd XV. were :—Bridges, G. B., 4 tries ; Daintry, 4 tries ; Bridges, T. B., 2 tries ; Jeffares and Dryden, i try each ; Hughes kicked one goal.

Result :-2nd XV., if tries, f goal-38. points.

Drax G.S., nil.

THE LEAGUES. Before the recent Ice Age descended upon us the Leagues were doing very well. The matches were unusually even and three leagues stood equal until almost the last moment before games were stopped by the weather. Some very good Rugger was played, and the backs of the first two leagues produced some good movements. The wings, however, must have wished (as did the spectators) that those in the centre of the field would run more in the direction of their opponents' goal-line, and part with the ball rather more freely.

It is a pity that the weather prevented a fight to the finish between such evenly matched sides.

LEAGUE TABLES. Division I.

League A. League B. League C. League D. League A. League B. League D. League C.

Played.

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Won. Drawn. o 4 0 4 0 3 i o Division II. o 5 o 5 2 0 o o

Lost.

2 2

3 5 I I 4 6

Points.

8 8 6 2

10 fo 4 o

SQUASH RACQUETS. A match has been arranged between the School team and Haileybury College for if a.m. January 2nd, at Queen's Club, West Kensington, Tube Station, Baron's Court. Members of

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the School and their friends are allowed in the galleries without tickets on giving the name of the School.

The School will be represented by J. N. Bullen (1st String), G. A. Delgado (2nd String), and N. R. Dobree (3rd String).

The first round of the Public Schools' Competition is on January 4th, and it is hoped that all our representatives will do well.

O.T.C. NOTES. A word first of all about our doings in the annual Camp.

As usual of late years we had a long way to go, but it was quite evident that most people thought it was well worth the long journey. Tidworth Pennings is a sheltered and picturesque site with good training areas close at hand. Unfortunately the numbers in camp were too large for the site of the Camp and this necessitated a rather unpleasant crowding of tents. But this drawback is not peculiar to Tidworth.

For the first time we had a full company in camp, the platoons at reasonable battle strength, and the addition of a fifth platoon from another School only helped to lighten the labours of our own. In spite of this, however, there came a day when one weary soldier fell asleep on the downs about the hour of noon and but for the well-meant succour of a cadet from another unit he would doubtless be there still.

The Guard got a very good chit in Battalion Orders and the corps as a whole was well reported on by the Battalion Commander. Last but not least the grub was good at meals, but it was considered by some that there should have been a canteen per battalion, and certainly all canteens should carry similiar foodstuffs. Perhaps, no, surely it is ungracious to carp at details of the arrangements, when the net result was so good.

The main preoccupation this term has been the preparation of candidates for Certificate A. Fortunately the weather was kind to us during the period of practical work and so we were able to " cram " the candidates in an undesirable but very necessary way. It is hoped that it may be possible to mitigate this evil next year by doing some of the preliminary work in the Summer Term. In any case a very high percentage of candidates passed the practical and we are now wondering how many have passed the written examination.

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The Board of Officers for the practical was formed from the Border Regiment, and the troops for " experimental work " from within the unit.

At the end of last term we lost three prominent members of the corps in Under Officers Storrs-Fox and Sutcliffe, and C.Q.M.S. Rodgers, and now it seems that Under Officers Troop and Cameron are to be taken from us ! What unfortunate expressions one does sometimes use, does one not ? But seriously some others will have to wire in hard to fill their places adequately.

There was a good batch of recruits who have now finished their recruit training and the band we are glad to say has gone into training again lately. I understand that some of the inhabitants of Clifton, do not share our joy ! !

There is one other thing applicable now to the older members of the corps and later to all of them. The War Office, without whose help the O.T.C. could not exist, have said that they are not getting enough applications by suitable men for Territorial Commissions and that they look to the Public School O.T.C.'s. to provide such men.

May I therefore express the hope that ex-cadets will seriously consider taking up commissions in their Territorial Units. There will be difficulties in the way without doubt, but what of that ?

U /Officers and N.C.O's.

L 101s.

Burrows, H. S. Chapman, K. H. Thompson, A. P. Pacey, F. W. B. Sgts.

Ives, E. K. C.S.M. Dobree, N. Archer, L. H. J. C.Q.M.S. Hewitt, D. V. Atkinson, Sgts. Walton, A. R. Lamb, T. S. Chapman, K. G. Elliott, E. Moore, A. G. Clarke, W. H. McCowen, A. H. Cpls.

Curtois, G. M. Robinson, G. B. Fryer, J. S. Richardson, W. Parkinson, C. N. Hemsley, F. R. W. Storrs-Fox, P. Trimmer, A. J. G. James, E. Fineron, F. W.

Delgado, G. A. Troop, J. G. Cameron, D.

SP /IP

THE NEW BOAT HOUSE.

A NEW BOAT HOUSE. The foundation of the Boat House Fund has been well laid, and we are very grateful to all our supporters whose names are given below for their kind help in thus starting us on our course.

We are again printing the Appeal which was issued in the last number of the Peterite, and we would suggest that our friends might do much to help on the good work by mentioning our needs to others who may not receive the Peterite. We feel sure that there must be many Old Boys of the School who would be delighted to assist the Rowing Club, but who may be rather out of touch with events. Copies of the Appeal may be obtained from the Hon. Secretaries and Treasurers.

Extract from " The Peterite," July, 1925.

A NEW BOAT HOUSE. The School Boat Club really does need a new Boat House.

The present building requires only a mere glance to condemn it entirely and in view of the encouraging successes of this season, together with the successes attained by old Boys who laid the foundation of their rowing at School, it is considered that the time is opportune to emphasize our needs by launching an appeal for funds.

Few schools have so near at hand such an excellent and suitable stretch of river on which to learn one of the finest forms of School Athletics. The lack of available material has created very great difficulties for both coaches and boys, and although the difficulties have been fought with success, the time is not far distant when the Boat Club will simply not be able to carry on at all. We estimate that to provide a decent permanent Boat House a sum of not less than £600 is needed.

Briefly our position is as follows :1. Boat House.—The existing wooden structure is 50 years old and is almost falling to pieces. There is no accommodation for boys to change or to wait their turn for an outing. The boats we have are barely protected from either sun or rain, and certainly not from marauders.

2. Boats.—Our stock of boats at present is :—one very old four-oared light ship, two clinker built fours bought second hand and which have been in constant use at the School for

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six years, and two pair oar tubs. As some sixty boys usually row in the Easter term the difficulties of the case will easily be realised.

A small Committee has now been formed, viz. :—the Headmaster, A. W. Ping and K. H. Rhodes (rowing coaches), L. Elliott-Smith and J. W. Proctor (O.P.'s.) and the arrangements connected with building and costs will be in their hands.

It is hoped that sufficient money will be forthcoming to build a really good permanent Boat House and not merely to replace by another wooden shed.

The suggestion has been made that if every boy in St. Peter's School would endeavour to raise the sum of i is. the Boat House would be more than half an accomplished fact. If we may appeal to Old Peterites who know the value of Rowing as part of the School Athletics, a few more substantial donations would go a very long way to completing our programme. At the same time we do not forget that every little helps, and even the smallest contribution will help to buy a few bricks.

An account has already been opened at Barclay's Bank, and any subscriptions may be sent to the undersigned, who are acting as Secretaries and Treasurers.

A. WENTWORTH PING. KENNETH H. RHODES. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. DONATIONS. s. d. s. d.

I i o E. G. Tew • • • 10 o o D. Rhodes ... ...

1 o o Dr. and Mrs. Metcalfe 5 5 o T. C. B. Hodgson i o o 5 o o G. M. Curtois ...

S. M. Toyne ...

1 o o H. Bloomfield ...

5 o o H. G. Crawshaw ... i o o 5 o o Miss V. Clarke ...

H. W. Liddle ... i o o P. B. King ...

5 o o R. R. McEwen ... o i6 o Library ... ...

5 o o Mr. Baker's Fund ... o I0 0 3 3 o A. J. G. Trimmer ...

J. Jeffares ... o 6 o 3 0 0 G. A. Delgado ...

H. R. Hardcastle o 5 0 2 2 0 M. J. Kirke ...

Rev. P. E. Lord o 4 0 ...

2 2 0 W. F. Dixon A. W. Ping ...

0 4 0 2 2 0 S. E. Mammatt ...

K. H. Rhodes ... o 2 6 2 2 0 J. S. Mandley ...

W. B. Whitby ... o 2 6 i r o L. F. Mandley ...

A. G. Moore ... o 2 6 C. F. Williams ...

The Very Rev. W. o 2 6 I I o B. R. Alderson Foxley Norris ... i 1 o D. T. G. Foster ... &8 19 o i i o J. F. Waring ...

1 i o I. F. Crombie ... '

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ENTERTAINMENTS. On Saturday, October i7th, a Song Recital was given in the Big Hall by Mr. Harold Hallas. Though he was a complete stranger to many of us, there were a few who had been fortunate enough to hear some of his Wireless recitals and who therefore expected great things ; they were not disappointed.

His programme, which consisted of as many as twenty-five songs chosen from the works of no less than fifteen different composers, was ambitious to say the least of it. Its arrangement was unusual, and indeed to the more critically minded a little disappointing, for instead of the conventional and more instructive division into sections representing the work of composers of different periods, nations or schools, we found six sections devoted respectively to Nature, Flora, Fauna, Man, Woman, and Child, with songs dealing with each subject chosen at random. However, as Mr. Hallas reminded us " All are but parts of one stupendous whole, whose body nature is and God the soul " ; and when we fully realized this we ceased to be quite so amazed at the apparent complacency with which Moussorgski's " Goat " followed Maurice Besly's " Donkey."

Mr. Hallas has a good baritone voice with some brilliantly powerful top notes, and (though we liked Thinefelt's " Twilight ") we may safely say that it was with Mr. Holst's two songs from the Rig Veda that he really found his audience. George Butterworth's songs from the " Shropshire Lad " suites were well sung and much appreciated, especially " The Lads in their hundreds " with its delightful air so suggestive of English folksong, and Moussorgski's " Flea " brought forth riotous applause which induced Mr. Hallas to sing it again. Of the more delicate music we thought that Brahms' " Gracious and Kind " would have lost none of its meaning and preserved more of its spirit if it had been sung in its original language. Special mention should be made too of Parry's " Lover's Garland." We believe that we are right in saying that when the great English composer wrote the piano accompaniment to this song, he had in mind a particularly beautiful instrument, for the singer is in reality the accompanist and the true meaning of the song is to be found in the piano part, which on this occasion was very sympathetically played by Miss Marian Rhodes, We may add that in the course of the evening Miss Rhodes found herself up against several " stiff propositions " and that she rose to the occasion every time.

By concluding his programme with six of Fraser Simpson's settings of A. A. Milne's " When we were very young," Mr. Hallas showed how well he knew his audience. He made the

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dilemma of " Alice at Buckin'am Pallice " appeal to everyone from the smallest Olavite upwards.

Finally we can only say that the impression which Mr. Hallas left with us was that we want to hear him again and that we don't care how soon.

TO LHASA IN DISGUISE. This was a very interesting lecture, given by J. E. PrydeHughes, Esq., on Saturday, October 31st, in which he related how Mr. McGovern, disguised as a coolie, penetrated into the very heart of unknown Tibet. Mr. Pryde-Hughes told us how Dr. McGovern, when a scientific research party, of which he was a member, was refused entrance to Lower Tibet, by the " Dalai-Lama," learnt the languages and habits and customs of the Tibetans and eventually disguised as a coolie, penetrated to Shara with a party of natives.

Mr. Pryde-Hughes illustrated his lecture with lantern slides which contained many beautiful pictures of Tibetan art from their temples and also brought home to us what terrible hardships Dr. McGovern must have endured.

Finally we must thank Mr. Pryce-Hughes for a most interesting lecture on such an obscure and largely unexplored country as Tibet.

THE SING-SONG. This was a very enjoyable entertainment, hurriedly organised for the evening of Saturday, November 7th. Everybody was at ease and nervousness seemed to be totally absent.

The Manor and School House Jazz Band made their first appearance and their excellent performance was heartily applauded.

The School House during the course of the evening contributed (a) " Mermaid " (b) " Ole Folks at Home - (c) " The Caretaker's daughter " (d) " One more river " (e) " Sipping Cider " (f) " The Orderlies' Song." Some Grove Juniors gave us " The Arethusa " and a few Rise Juniors " Marching through Georgia." All of which were done quite well.

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S. M. Toyne, Esq., assisted by the School House beauty chorus, gave us that charming French-Canadian folk-song " Alouette."

K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and H. G. Baker, Esq., gave us the twin duet from the " French Maid " which was particularly appreiated.

C. R. Featherstone, Esq., with " Come to the Fair," and J. T. Davies, Esq., with (a) " Ash Grove " (b) " Forth to the Battle " greatly contributed towards the success of the evening, though we should have liked Mr. Davies' songs in Welsh.

In conclusion I am sure we must all thank Mr. Norwood for organising a most successful evening's entertainment.

ENTERTAINMENT

by Cotnil Bard, Esq., on Saturday, November 14th.

After Mr. Bard's delightful entertainment last year we all were looking forward to a really enjoyable evening this year, and we are sure the School were not in the least disappointed.

His programme consisted chiefly of his own songs and monologues.

His re-writing of the Limerick about the Lady of Niger and the Tiger in the styles of various poets was particularly clever.

Those in imitation of Swinburne and Kipling being the best perhaps.

His songs, as before, evoked much laughter, the marvel being how distinct his words were in a hall with such poor acoustic properties. Of his songs we consider the one about the pale white light of a night-light took first place.

We must undoubtedly congratulate him on a highly successful performance and can promise him a good welcome if he comes to entertain us next year.

SCHOOL CONCERT. The School Concert took place on Saturday, December 5th, having been postponed from the previous Saturday.

The Orchestra, as usual, loomed largely on the Programme.

Their performance of the music from " Lilac Time " was distinctly creditable if a little scratchy in places. They were enthusiastically applauded for their performance of the lighter

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items of their programme, which they played unusually well.

May we express a hope, however, that they will not enter into Competition with the School Jazz Band, but continue to play music worthy of our School Concert.

J. G. Troop, one of the School basses, did very well in his first attempt at Solo work and was very well supported by a small male voice chorus. The latter also gave us a very amusing folk song " Old Farmer Buck," later in the evening.

F. Wilcox, accompanied by Mr. Sykes, gave us two 'cello solos, Squire's "'Dance Rustique," followed by an arrangement of the " Londonderry Air." His playing was highly appreciated and he thoroughly deserved the encore which the School accorded him.

We feel sure that two or three solos or duets by masters would not have been amiss, as the programme which was otherwise quite enjoyable suffered, if anything, from its brevity.

The proceedings closed, as usual, with a School song and the National Anthem.

DEBATING SOCIETY. Officers of the Society for year 1925-6.

President : S. M.

TOYNE, ESQ.

Vice-Presidents D. NORWOOD, ESQ. REV. H. F. BARNBY. W. H. G. MILNES, ESQ. G. A. DELGADO (ex-officio).

Clerk : F. W. B. PACEY. Deputy Clerk : C. N. PARKINSON. Senior Committee Member : J. G. TROOP. Junior Committee Member : N. R. DOBREE. Two debates have been held this term.

The first took place on Sunday, October nth, 1925, in the Big Hall, Rev. F. H. Barnby presiding Motion :—" That in the opinion of this House professionalism is a benefit to English sport." Proposer : C. R. Yeomans, Seconder : J. G. Troop.

Opposer : N. Dobree. Seconder : P. Hodsman.

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C. R. Yeomans proposing, first quoted from Lord Hawke's recent book " My Reminiscences " as follows, " Surely the day is not far off, when the Blues from our Universities will give up all for the game they love, and become professionals." Continuing, he explained how the present day professional first originated, and asked where were the amateurs to be found, who could afford both time and money to play games regularly for his club, county or country. The standard of play could only be kept high by good players, and to be a good player, one must obtain much practice. Many people, he declared, ran down professionalism on account of its foulness, but surely all games both professional and amateur were almost invariably subject to foulness, even the Senior game. Finally, he asked why a man who excels at games should not turn his attention to them for life, as an actor uses his talent for acting.

N. R. Dobree, opposing, stated that money was the root of all evil, and that professionalism lead to roughness and bad sportsmanship, and of this, there had been many examples of late. " What use are men in the world," he said, " who only play games." Surely they were made for better things. He stated that the Hon. Proposer had brought forward the old argument that many people cannot afford to play games, unless they are paid for it. In Australia and New Zealand, a system was in use which refuted this argument, by a system of pay for lost time. He, then, abused the Yorkshire cricket team as a whole, and in closing, pointed out that no team had a worse name than Yorkshire.

J. G. Troop, seconding the motion, declared that the people who caused foul play were not professionals but the uneducated, and those who had not learnt better. Professionalism, surely allowed all to participate in games even those born in poor circumstances. It was the professionals job to discover the fine points of the game, and to hand their knowledge on to amateurs, who needed coaching. Finally, he showed how the principle of lost time pay had been the cause of the division between Northern Union and Rugby Union Football.

P. Hodsman, seconding the Hon. Opposer, declared that money was an incentive to play well. This tended to make a nation watch games and not play them. Watching games would not produce an Ai nation. He stated that if people would only put the money they spent on professionalism into amateur clubs, the difficulties of the latter would easily be overcome.

Sport was for the gentleman and not for the mercenary. Sport, he said, was for people who were prepared to play for the love of the game and not for filthy lucre,

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F. W. B. Pacey, clerk, justified professionalism on the grounds that it pleased the masses, by giving them something over which they might become enthusiastic. If England was really a free country, as the press proclaimed it to be there was no reason on earth, why professionalism should not be allowed to the masses.

G. A. Delgado, Vice-President, supporting, gave several examples of how professional teams were often clean playing teams, and how many amateur teams were exactly the reverse.

J. N. Bullen also spoke for, and C. D. Trimmer spoke against the motion.

J. N. Bamforth, opposing, urged that it would be better to have amateur games only, even if it meant less first class games to watch. More playing fields, he added, would put an end to professionalism.

D. V. Hewitt supporting by an illustration from the " Musical World " argued that professionalism inspired more zeal and life into the games of amateurs.

K. H. Rhodes, Esq., opposing, viewing the subject from the cricket and boating world, said that the moral side, which had not been mentioned, was far more important than the technical side.

W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., made some telling criticism on the speeches of several supporters of the motion.

When the House divided it was found that there were fifteen votes for the motion and fifteen against it. For the second time in the Society's history the Chairman (Rev. F. H. Barnby) gave the deciding vote in favour of the motion, which was thus carried by i6 votes to 15.

SECOND DEBATE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER

6TH,

at 8-3o p.m.

Rev. F. H. Barnby presided.

Motion : " That in the opinion of this House, Mr. Winston Churchill is a danger to the nation."

Proposer : J. N. Bamforth. Opposer : D. N. Cameron.

Seconder : C. N. Parkinson. Seconder : M. Crabtree.

J. N. Bamforth, proposing, accused Mr. Churchill of a love of fighting and adventure, coupled with a love of himself He outlined Mr. Churchill's career, mentioning what he considered to be most of the blunders of his life. He pointed out that he had

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changed sides on very small pretexts to satisfy his ambition.

The Budget and the Return to the Gold Standard received heavy condemnation at the hands of the Hon. Proposer, nor did the Hon. Gentleman allow to escape through his fingers the McKenna duties and the Safeguard of Industries Bill. Poor Mr. Churchill was to go down as a man who, in every thing he had done, had committed blunders and atrocities, when right at the end, the Hon. proposer found two qualities to praise ; namely, Mr. Winston Churchill's hand at water colours and his taste in hats.

D. M. Cameron, opposing, argued that Mr. Churchill's opinions had not changed, but those of the respective parties had. After further criticism of the Proposer's speech he said that in his opinion the campaign of Antwerp and Gallipoli were ideal in plan but in practice their failure was through no fault of Mr. Churchill, their originator. In conclusion, he declared • Mr. Churchill deserved to a far greater extent the title of " The man who won the war " than he to whom that auspicious title is given.

F. W. B. Pacey, opposing, said that Mr. Churchill's lies in South Africa when as a War Correspondent suspected of fighting, he was arrested by the Boers, were quite justifiable when so near being shot. Besides, he saved one more life for the Empire, one more piece of cannon fodder. He also reminded the House that the late Mr. Bonar Law had renounced the McKenna duties as efficient means of protection for this country. They were, fundamentally a financial tax.

L. G. Baker, Esq., opposing, told the Proposer he could have made his case out better thus. Mr. Winston Churchill as Chancellor of the Exchequer is a danger to my pocket, therefore he is a danger to our pockets, i.e. he is a danger to us.

A. G. Moore and C. F. Williams also spoke in opposition to the Motion.

The Motion was lost by 27 votes to 2, this surprising result is due no doubt to political feeling, which the proposer and seconder protested had not influenced their speeches.

F.W.B.P.

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The officers of the Society for the year 1925-6, elected and re-elected at the beginning of this term, are as follows :President –

S. M.

TOYNE, ESQ.

Vice-Presidents : C. R.

FEATHERSTONE, ESQ. A. W. PING, ESQ. W. H. G. MILNES, EsQ.

Hon. Treasurer : A. J. A. WOODCOCK,

EsQ.

Hon. Secretary : J. L. McCowEN. Editor : D. V. HEwrrr.

Museum Secretary : F. R. W.

HEMSLEY.

Committee : H. S. BURROWS. T. S. LAMB. A. H. McCo.vvEN. We have up to the present had two lectures :Nov.

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The Manufacture and Supply of Town Gas. D. V. HEWITT. The Development of Railways D. M. CAMERON

The lecture on Town Gas, by D. V. Hewitt, included a history of coal gas and consisted of a very interesting, full explanation of the methods of producing it, and of the various plants and processes used. The lecture was supplemented by an excellent set of lantern slides, kindly loaned by the British Commercial Gas Association.

In D. M. Cameron's lecture the invention and development of the railway locomotive was followed and the many other railway adjuncts such as the permanent way, bridges, tenders, and destination boards were seen in their development throughout the last century.

It is hoped to visit the York City Gas Works on Wednesday, December 16th, where we will see in actual use all the latest types of plant that we heard about in Hewitt's lecture.

There is to be a lecture on Saturday, December 12th, by W. A. Wright, Esq, a member of the Swiss Alpine Club, on " Climbing in the High Alps." We are seldom lucky enough to get a lecture from such first hand knowledge, and we hope it will be properly appreciated. J.L.McC.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS.

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NOTES AND ITEMS. On Saturday, November 28th, at 8 p.m., a Dance was given by Mr. and Mrs. Toyne in the Big Hall, when a most enjoyable time was had by all. Mr. Norwood's Jazz-Band performed with great vigour and success. The floor was very good and our very hearty thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Toyne for their kindness in getting up this entertainment at very short notice, and it was entirely due to them that it was such a great success.

On Saturday, December 5th, a Skating expedition was organised

by Mr. Toyne to Skipwith Common, where some very fine skating was to be had. We left York at 10-30, about 6o strong, and after being crammed into a motor-train meant to hold 25 we eventually arrived at Riccall, the station for Skipwith Common. We walked to lakes where we found the ice in excellent condition. Ice-hockey, and such-like games were indulged in until 3-15 when we packed up and returned to the Greyhound Inn for tea at 4-0 p.m. after which we returned home after a most enjoyable day.

Our thanks are due to Mr. Toyne for his admirable organisation, which rendered the outing such a success.

On Sunday, October 18th, an Organ Recital was given in the Chapel by G. F. Tendall, Esq. He played several pieces all admirably, including the two Wedding Marches by Wagner and Mendelssohn, and several other pieces, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed by the whole School.

The Theatricals to be produced at the end of this term by the School are to take place on the 21st and 22nd of December. " The Devil's Disciple," by Bernard Shaw, is the play selected for this year's performance.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. THE SCRUM. (With apologies to those concerned).

Men with torn faces and wrists, Grabbing And jabbing, Mostly relying on fists ; Hauling And mauling, Practising tortures and twists.

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Mud-stained and horrible rows, Cursing, One nursing A broken or disfigur'd nose.

Swearing And tearing Limbs of unfortunate foes.

They wallow and writhe in the mud, Scrunching And punching, Faces all covered with blood, Tripping And nipping Promising lives in the bud.

Striving until they are numb, Charging And barging.

Most or at any rate some Biting And fighting ; This is the First Fifteen scrum !

HOUSITE.

ONE MAN'S MEAT Hiram K. Hitton was touring round Britain In order to buy some estates, He'd buy up whole castles and send them in parcels, And have them built up in the States.

And as he went squand'ring his money and wand'ring, He came up to Yorkshire in time, Determined to purchase the Minster and Churches, And anything else that would rhyme.

One day in his " flivver " he came to the river At York, where he saw on the bank That ancient construction, then doom'd to destruction, All rotting and dirty and dank.

He said " There are few in the world like this ruin, I guess I'll buy up this old shack ; Won't folk in Chicago be proud of this cargo I reckon I'll take it right back."

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. So to the Head's study he went, and said, " Buddy, A thousand I'm willing to pay."

The Head said, " Don't trouble, the School will pay double, If only you'll take it away ! " HOUSITE.

THE BOOTHOLE THIEF. Boom the stroke of twelve was nigh, When from a grassy knoll near-by, A bulky form, with lowering eye, Sighed and arose.

Glancing around with cautious look, This man, whose every move spelt crook, With some concealed emotion shook From head to toes.

He glided through the boothole door, And carefully removed his spoor, As he had often done before.

To trick his foes.

Then with a sack behind his ear.

Towards the well-stocked shelves drew near, Where boots were lying tier on tier, In rows.

Big boots, little boots, brown and black All went bundling in the sack.

As well as boots with hole and crack.

And bulging toes.

Then while the unsuspecting slept, This crook at midnight prowls adept Removed his boots, and off he crept, In holy hose.

When morning's light lit up the scene, Full thirty boys in groups were seen, Addressing some poor man unseen In lurid prose.

And if you care to pass this way, Small boys accost you every day, And whispering to each other say " Ask him, he knows " !

A VICTIM.

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SMOKE—A FRAGMENT. What is this lurid glow that lights the sky ?

What are these wreaths of smoke that dim the moon ?

What is this sight that meets my affrighted eye ?

What is this fiery hell sprung up so soon ?

Who are these shadows hurrying through the smoke Which show a moment, but to disappear ?

From out the gloom come many a gasp and choke And many a scream and many a cry of fear.

A dreadful stench my nostrils doth assail, My soul doth sicken at each nauseous wreath ; What can I do ? My reeling brain doth fail, My panting lungs with difficulty breathe.

Hasten, ye onlookers, make speed, bring aid To those unfortunates within the pall !

One of you haste and bring the Fire Brigade— Aided by Fortune we may save them all.

But stay Across my smoke-bemused mind, A ray of clear enlightenment doth flit ; Why did I see it not ? I have been blind, THE SCHOOL INCINERATOR HAS BEEN LIT. SAFETY FIRST. 11 The day dawned bleak and cold. Through the grey morning mist he could see white flakes of falling snow. He turned and groaned as his heavy eyelids once more closed.

Suddenly a harsh clanging broke the silence and from the huddled figures that surrounded him groans and muffled curses arose. A door opened and a white sinister figure stole slowly towards him. Dimly he felt the approach of doom and with feeble hands strove to avert the disaster. His brain reeled as he thought of all the horrors in store for him, and he shuddered with apprehension as a cold hand grasped his hair A large white object descended upon his head with sickening force.

The room was filled with hurrying white clad figures and a harsh relentless voice penetrated into his benumbed brain " The bell's gone, you slacker, you'll be late for breakfast."

FARRAGO.

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. Christmas Term, 1925, may be put on record as a really satisfactory term in all departments, we have worked well, played well and we have all been very well in health. One or two minor colds being the only exceptions.

The Board of Education Inspectors came to see us once or twice during their visit to the School, and we understand that they were very pleased with all they saw. Our standard of work has certainly been raised during the last two or three years, particularly in our higher forms, and we hope that before long we shall be able to record more examination successes.

We were pleased to note that five boys from our VIth. Form passed straight into the Middle School (Block B) at St. Peter's, after leaving us last term.

This term we have started a " Literary Society " at St. Olave's.

Each week a paper has been read by its author, and followed by a discussion on the subject. Some of the papers have been particularly interesting and original—e.g., J. M. Noble gave us a paper on " Mother Shipton, her history and sayings " J. C. Close, C. H. Prince, and A. G. Kirk, on " Fishes and Fishing " : H. A. Conrad on " Trees " : N. V. Burdin on " Glassmaking " : and J. M. Young on " Pigeons and Pigeon keeping." At a special Lantern night Mr. Ping showed over 5o slide photographs of flowers and fungi which have been found near York during the year.

The spell of hard frost gave us fine opportunities for winter sports, and many boys have learnt to skate and have become quite proficient. The special " half " given on December 5th by the Headmaster was very much enjoyed by all.

The Saturday evening lectures and entertainments in the Big Hall have been greatly enjoyed, and we were very pleased to see that eight Olavites were chosen to give two songs at the School Concert on December 5th. The eight chosen voices were Wilson, Dobson, Blackburn ma., Blackburn mi., Barton, Close, Williams, J., and Mann.

Everybody is looking forward to the House Party on December 21st, when Examinations will be over, and then Hurrah for Christmas and the holidays.

A Merry Christmas to everybody.

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LIBRARY.

SALVETE.

Day Boys.

St. Olaves.

R. F. Graveson.

F. P. L. Smith.

R. St. Lawrence.

J. Wright.

S. L. Beachell.

VALETE. W. A. Nutt to School House.

H. J. B. Greeves to Rise.

D. T. G. Foster to Rise.

A. J. H. Williams, to St. John's, Leatherhead.

J. E. C. Hill.

J. H. Dales.

A. K. Cameron.

W. B. Wood.

B. E. Symmonds.

I. F. Crombie.

CHAPEL. Oct. 4 The Headmaster. „ II Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 18 Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. S. after Trinity „ 25 Rev. A. M. Goodchild, M.A. XX. Rev. M. Harland, M.A. XXI. (All Saints.) Nov. XXII. S. after Trinity „ 8 Rev. W. W. Lucas, M.A. „ „ „ 15 Rev. F. H. Barnby.

XXIII. Music. „ „ XXIV. „ 29 Service in the Minster, 4 p.m.

I. Sunday in Advent Dec. 6 The Headmaster.

II 13 The Very Rev. the Dean of III York. „ 20 Carol Service.

IV. XVII. S. after Trinity.

XVIII „ XIX (St. Luke)

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LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :— B 273-290. Helps to the Study of H istory.

F 168. Old Buildings in York (six numbers of " Country Life ") H 116. Rugby " Wisden," 1925-6 ... ... S. M. J. Woods 127. My Reminiscences Lockhart 128. Mysteries of the Sea ... M. A. Noble 129. Gilligan's Men ...

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Life of Lord Rayleigh, O.M. ... Rayleigh Bernthsen Organic Chemistry ...

220. The Numeral Words ... ... ... de Villiers 221. Evolution in the light of Modern Knowledge 222. Living Organisms ... ... ... Goodrich D 132. Huddersfield in Roman Times ... Richmond ... Lowell Thomas F 169. With Lawrence in Arabia ••1 G 329. Dictionaire de la langue Francaise Littre-Beaujear

A C

120.

219.

FICTION LIBRARY.

Halliwell Sutcliffe R 586. Storm ...

Cole 587. Death of a Millionaire ... Ronald Knox 588. The Viaduct Murder P. G. Wodehouse 589. Sam the Sudden ... J. S. Fletcher 59o. Sea Frog ...

▪ Edser C 223. General Physics ...

Partington Inorganic Chemistry 22 4.

Darmesteter G 33o. Historical French Grammar ...

Jusserand 331. English Wayfaring life (XIVth century) Bowen H 130. The King's Navy :•: Lord Hawke 131. Recollections and Reminiscences Looker 132. Cricket, an Anthology ...

Pollard B 291. Factors in American History Delaporte D 133. Mesopotamia ...

Aegean Civilisation ...

Glotz 1 54• ... M. R. James F 17o. Abbeys ...

G. K. Chesterton G 332. The Everlasting Man ...

Sir E. K. Chambers 333. Shakespeare, A Survey Humbert Wolfe 334• Lampoons F 171. The Fight for Everest, 1924 172. Geography and World Power ▪ Fairgrieve

SALVETE.

Clifton Grove.

K. R. Burns, C2.

J. A. C. Platts, CI.

Clifton Manor.

H. A. Patrick, B1.

A. L. Turner, CI.

School House.

G. Y. Burton, CI. E. C. W. Jenkins, B2.

F. J. Mandley, B4.

H. K. Newsum, B1.

W. A. Nutt, CI. A. L. Pattinson, B3.

Day Boys.

A. K. Cameron, B3.

I. F. Crombie, CI.

VALVETE.

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C. Lee, B4.

M. B. W. Watson, Ci.

Clifton Rise.

Houghton, C. C., B3.

Buttiwe, W. J., Bi. Greeves, H. K. B., B4.

Foster, D. T. G., Ci.

J. H. Dale, B3.

W. Hardacre, Cr. J. E. C. Hill, B2.

J. W. Pennington, C2.

B. G. Symmons, Ci. L. Wareham. C2.

W. B. Wood, B4.

J. E. Whisker, C2.

H. B. Wright, C2.

VALETE. Summer term, 1925.

E. G. 1918-1925. Clifton Grove. Head of the School. VI. Modern. 1st XV. 1924-5. 2nd Colours, 1924-5. Cricket XI., 1924-5. ist XI. Colours, 1924-5.

Hockey XI., 1924-5. Hockey Colours, 1924-5. Hon. Sec. Squash. Librarian. Cpl. O.T.C. STORRS-FOX, M. 1919-25. Day Boy. Head of Day Boys.

School Monitor. VI. Classical. 2nd XV., 1924-5. Played for Hockey XI. Under-Officer in O.T.C. Librarian.

SCHOLEFIELD. J. 1920-25. Clifton Grove. School Monitor.

VI. Modern. Cricket XI., 1923-24-25. Colours, 1924-25.

Hockey XI., 1923-24-25. Colours, 1924-25. Captain, 1924-25. 2nd XV., 1924-25. Played for ist XV. 2nd Colours, 1924-25. Librarian. Cadet in O.T.C. SUTCLIFFE, N. H. 1919-25. School House. School Monitor.

VI. Classical. Hockey XI., 1925. Colours, 1925. 2nd Cricket XI., 1924-25. 2nd Colours, 1924-5. UnderOfficer in O.T.C. Librarian. Choir.

RODGERS, J. C. Day boy. VI. Modern. 1921-25. School Monitor. Played for Hockey XI., and 2nd XV., 1925.

C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. Librarian.

CRAWFORD, R. P. 192o-25. Clifton Manor. Remove B. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor. 1st XV., 1924-5.

2nd XV. Colours, 1924-5. 1st XI. Cricket, 1923-4-5.

Colours, 1922-4-5. Hon. Sec. of Cricket, 1925. Played for Hockey, XI. L /Cpl., OT.C. STUART, T. E. 1918-25. Clifton Rise. B2. 1St XV., 1924-5.

Colours, 1924-5. 2nd XI. Cricket, 1924-5. 2nd XI. Colours, 1924-5.

BULLEN,

0.P. NEWS.

L. G. C. 192o-25. School House.

Colours, 1925. L /Cpl., O.T.C.

LACE,

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B2. 1St IV.,

1925.

DIXON, A. 1921-25. School House. B2. 1St IV. Cox, 1923-4-5. Colours, 1923-4-5. Hon. Sec. Boating, 1925.

Cadet in O.T.C. HODGSON, K. C. 1921-25. Day Boy. House Monitor.

Remove B. 1st XV., 1924-5. Colours, 1924-5. 2nd Cricket XI., 1925. 2nd Colours, 1925.

L. D. Day Boy. 1921-25.

1924-5. 2nd XV. Colours, 1924-5.

STANSFIELD,

B2. 1St XV.,

H. H. Day Boy. 1921-25. Modern VI. Librarian. Cadet in O.T.C.

MCGOVERNE,

B. F. Day Boy. 192o-25. V. Modern. Played for 2nd XV., 1924-5. Cadet in O.T.C.

RICHARDS,

D. H. Clifton Rise. 19121-25. Remove B. Played for 2nd XI. Cricket, 1925. Cadet in O.T.C.

HEPPEL,

R. R. School House. 1919-25. V. Modern.

Cadet in O.T.C.

RAINFORD, HARDY,

Clifton Rise. 192o-25.

BARKER.

School House. Classical V. 1921-25. Cadet in

O.T.C.

H. Day Boy. Bi. Cadet in O.T.C.

1921-25.

Day Boy. Remove B. Cadet in O.T.C.

1921-25.

STORRS-FOX, O'KEEFE.

B2.

Hum'. Day Boy.

B2.

Cadet in O.T.C.

1921-25.

Day Boy.

B2.

Cadet in O.T.C.

1920-25.

HILLS.

CRAWFORD, J. BANKS.

Day Boy. B4. 1921-25.

Day Boy. B3. Cadet in O.T.C.

1920-25.

O.P. NEWS. The additional Rugger match provisionally suggested for December 23rd, between the O.P. XV. and some local club, unfortunately did not take place this year as all the clubs approached found it too difficult to send over a team so near

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to Christmas ; several Public Schools' trials were also being held and this made it increasingly difficult to select representative sides. O.P's. might keep this fixture in mind for next year.

Our congratulations are extended to N. K. Lindsay on his election as President of the Oxford University Dramatic Society : to L. F. Leversedge on his appearances in the Cambridge Hockey XI. and Squash team : to E. G. H. Mack on playing in the Oxford Freshers' Rugger trial : to E. W. Gilbert on the publication of two pamphlets " Pontefract, its site and position " and " Place Names " : to R. F. Yates on Rowing in Oxford trial eights.

We also congratulate A. Elliot-Smith on his scholarship at University College, London, and his brother L. Elliot-Smith, on his appointment to the Soudanese Civil Service.

[The Editors remind their readers once again that news of O.P's. for inclusion in the above column, is always very welcome, and adds very greatly to the interest of the " O.P. News," Such communications should be addressed to " The Editors."]

O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. The O.P. match will be played on Saturday, March loth, and all O.P's. wishing to play should send in their names—as they usually do not—to D. Norwood, Esq., St. Peter's School, York, as early as possible.

CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

To the Editors of the Peterite.

DEAR SIRS,

I should like to take this opportunity of publicly expressing my sincere thanks and that of the two fifteens to Mr. Davies.

As everybody connected with the football of the School knows, his energy and advice have been invaluable. I should also like to thank all masters who have refereed games and particularly Mr. Milnes and Mr. Rhodes, who have managed the leagues with great success whenever the weather permitted football.

In conclusion I should like to thank S -M. Puddick, who has very kindly given up a lot of his time in training the Senior game in the gym.

Yours sincerely, G. B. ROBINSON, ,

Captain of Football.

OBITUARY. OBITUARY.

THE BISHOP OF BEVERLEY. We have to record with deep sorrow the death of the Bishop of Beverley. For many years he acted on the Governing body of the School and in 1914 and 1915 usually in the capacity of chairman. His face was ever to be seen on St. Peter's Day and no better friend to the School has existed. He slowed his love for the School by sending his sons to it and his grandson followed. His confirmation addresses were marked by the touching simplicity of his faith and the earnestness of his appeal. Many generations of Peterites have been confirmed by him and it is thought that they might like to know that a memorial is being started in his memory. It is to take a double form (a) A memorial in the church at Bolton Percy, which he loved so well and where he worshipped so long and (b) a Bursary to help in the education of the sons of clergy or ordinands. If any Peterites wish to subscribe would they kindly send their contributions (however small) direct to Sir E. C. Brooksbank, Bt., Healaugh Manor, Tadcaster. At the same time let them mention that they were at this School.

CECIL DUFFITT, O.P. We record with deep regret the death in his 38th year of Cecil Duffitt, O.P., of Malton. The deceased had a distinguished career while at School and was apprenticed to a marine engineering firm at Newcastle, later joining the Northern Counties Electricity Company. When war broke out he joined the forces in the ranks rather than take a commission ; he rose to the rank of Captain, and was awarded the Military Cross.

He died in London after a brief illness.

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CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—The Denstonian, The Eastbournian, The Haileyburian (2), The Hurst Johnian, The Hymerian, The Leodiensian, (2), The Malvernian, The Merchistonian, The Ousel (3), The Pocklingtonian, The Sedberghian (2), and the St. Peter's College, Adelaide, Magazine.

SCHOOL OFFICERS. Monitors : Head of the School : G. A. Delgado (Head of SchoolHouse.)

N. Dobree (Head of Grove).

J. G. Troop.

F. R. W. Hemsley (Head of Rise).

D. M. Cameron (Head of Day Boys).

H. S. Burrows (Head of Manor).

G. B. Robinson.

A. P. Thompson.

P. Daintry.

A. R. Walton.

L. H. J. Archer.

J. S. Fryer.

T. S. Lamb.

F. W. B. Pacey.

D. V. Hewitt.

G. B. Robinson.

Captain of Football : Sec. of Football : J. G. Troop.

Sec. of Squash : G. A. Delgado.

Under Officers G. A. Delgado (No. i platoon). in 0.T.C. . J. G. Troop (No. 2 platoon).

D. M. Cameron (No. 3 platoon).

Editors of the G. A. Delgado. " Peterite" : N. R. Dobree.

A. G. Moore.