April 1926 by StPetersYork

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PETERITE. V OL. X X IV.

APRIL, 1926.

No. 252.

SCHOOL LETTER. HEN we come to review the events and achievements of the term now drawing to a close, we find a galaxy of material from which to draw. Whatever the defects of the Easter Term may be, it can never be accused of lack of variety. On behalf of the School we take this opportunity of welcoming Mr. Potter, who has entered whole-heartedly into our midst, especially with regard to the Corps. He has already worked wonders with the band, which even now shows promise of keeping a more or less uniform step. Though we deeply regret the departure of Mr. Peachment, Mr. Potter appears to be a most able successor. The School appears to have been eminently successful in the fields of sport despite the loss of an unbeaten record at football. The main difficulty seems to be to which we should give pride of place. " After much debate internal " we award the palm to Hockey, in which pursuit the School XI. ably led by Robinson, have so far been unable to find a team better than themselves. Their success this year is highly appropriate, coming as it does with the individual triumphs of K. G. Chilman and L. F. Leversedge for England and Cambridge respectively. Rowing this term has also prospered, although bad weather curtailed the opportunities of the various crews for getting together and also rather marred the races themselves, which were rowed on days when the river was scarcely on its best behaviour. Perhaps even more notable than the success of the School House in regaining the Cup after a perfectly glorious race in the final against the Manor, were the attempts made by the former to seek a premature watery grave.

J. T. Davies, Esq. G. B. Bridges. D. M. Cameron. L. H. G. Archer. A. R. Walton. H. S. Burrows. W. Elliott. W. F. Dixon. K. H. Chapman. N. R. Dobree. W. A. Clarke. G. B. Robinson. G. A. Delgado. J. G. Troop. ,,,, y t -n R. T44.G. E. F. Hughes. F.

OXFORD LETTER.

In Boxing and Squash, enterprise has been crowned with success. For the first time School matches in both have been arranged and actually taken place. In Boxing we met Denstone College in a match at the Fulford Barracks, where we won by a narrow margin after some very fine fights. Let us take this opportunity of congratulating Mr. Davies on the success, which has attended his splendid coaching. At Squash, although we had to admit defeat to Haileybury during the Christmas holidays at Queen's, our matches with the Northern Command and the Bedale hunt met with more favourable results. The popularity of the game has increased tremendously throughout the School, which is borne out by a record entry for the School competitions. To conclude, we hope that the Sports will manage to evade the bad weather, which prevented them from taking place at the end of last Easter Term. This year the competition for the House Sports Shield promises to be extremely close. Hitherto it has always been rather one-sided, in consequence of which interest has rather flagged.

OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD,

March, 1926. The Editors of the Peterite. DEAR SIRS, This term has been notable for three events. First, Toggers, rowed in fine weather for the first time in many years : secondly the O.U.D.S. production of King Henry IV., and finally the annual Dinner of the Club held with great success on February 27th, in spite of the small number of guests able to be present. Excellent speeches were made by Messrs. Hodd, Yates, Lindsay and Toyne. N. K. Lindsay, Brasenose, Vice-President has had a busy and varied term. The first four weeks were almost entirely occupied with the O.U.D.S., the undoubted success of which was largely due to him personally as President. He made a scholarly speech at the Union, on the occasion of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson's visit, when he had the distinction of carrying his motion without a division. He has also been seen at Bump Suppers, Smokers in the Schools, and on horseback.

OXFORD LETTER.

H. N. Hodd, Hon. Sec. (Keble), has been very busy this term in many ways. He found time however to attend all the meetings. He contributed a little towards the success of Keble rowing by doing a little coaching down at the river side. For the rest, he has worked. R. F. Yates, Hon. Treasurer (St. Edmund Hall), as his college captain of Boats has of course been practically living on the river. On one occasion when a little excited about his crew he actually rode into the river, but found that it was not really convenient to live in the river, so returned to terra firma. He too is supposed to have done a little work. For what did the Proctors fine him ? J. W. Ford, Hon. Auditor (St. Edmund Hall), is still deeply absorbed in the study of the West countryside. He is said to be a great authority on village life in Wallingford and such places. He is believed to have read nearly a whole book this term. Pretty good. H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall), has been playing Hockey this term for his college most successfully. It is no doubt in a great measure due to him that the college went so far in the Cuppers. He has attended two meetings, one of which was the Dinner. Nothing more is known of him. He lives a modest and retiring life. E. G. H. Mack (Wadham), has become the mainstay of the Wadham pack. He is reputed to have caused one member of the Keble XV. to retire from Oxford for the rest of the term, but he strenuously denies the accusation. He has been regular at meetings, though he was a little late for the Dinner. At least he was in' time for the toasts and speeches. We see little of him because he is working for Pass mods. P. Young (St. Edmund Hall), his history is shrouded in mystery. What does he do all day long ? Does he really do as much work as he gives out to the world ? We fear he is very much of a dark horse, and that he should be better known ; yet he has attended all meetings. J. C. Rodgers (Keble), has changed a great deal. His whole soul has changed through contact with Oxford. In fact he has joined the Conservative Association. He has been a prominent speaker in his college debates. He also represented the Keble Hockey Club in the Cupper. But he has been working for History Previous, which he will shortly be sitting. Best of luck to him !

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

R. McGovern. Nothing is known of him ; nobody has seen him. He has attended only the first meeting of the term. Is he still alive ? We congratulate the School on its Theatricals and on all its successes both in York and elsewhere, particularly amongst old boys at Cambridge. Our good wishes go with you for a successful Summer Term. Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS, Somebody once misquoted that " life is full of goings up and comings down," and we find ourselves at the end of term before we have quite settled down, or—in the President's case— unpacked. We have had several visitors. E. P. Sewell flashed out of the everywhere into here, and departed as suddenly to wage war for the Quins (taking with him the Presidential rugger boots). Newhouse came over to stay with Headlam and he and Judge were seen on the tow-path at the " Lents." McCowan came over in the endeavour to tear a Scholarship from the Downing authorities, and was first seen on his way to a " flick ! " He afterwards graced an O.P. Meeting with his (knightly) presence. Mr. Griffiths came over to take an M.A. degree, and set off to the Senate House in the necessary fancy dress on his roaring " Boanergs." We hope we shall see more in the future to give us news of the world, and may we take this opportunity of asking that accounts of School matches be sent to papers. We hear so very little of the School, except for what news letters and visitors bring us. The term has not been uneventful. First we must congratulate L. F. Leversedge on getting his Hockey Blue. He also found time to uphold the School reputation for Squash rackets by winning the ' Varsity Squash Championship, on which congratulations again. A. T. Blair has again proved himself " a mighty man of valour " and contributed in no small way to the defeat of the Oxford team,

THE THEATRICALS.

E. G. Millen may be said to rank amongst the world's workers but he has also played regularly for Caius Hockey XI. and has been awarded his colours—no mean effort may we be allowed to remark. Of our rowing men, R. C. Parkinson and M. Storrs-Fox row in Emmanuel boats, and we must congratulate Storrs-Fox on helping Emmanuel IV. to win their oars, while Parkinson plied a pretty, but apparently less remunerative blade for the Third Boat. We wonder where they went to on Bump Supper night. They were not seen, but rumours have reached us ! J. Richardson only participated in Lents from the tow-path, but we have heard of him rowing in a " pair " (unmixed). He works, it is said, or manages to create that impression. J. L. Wightman is as energetic as ever and has even descended to Amateur Theatricals. Having seen him buying " Silk " stockings in Woolworths, we suspect him of acting the woman. G. Marwood is occasionally seen in Fuller's and Petty Cury, but of his doings for some months we can say little, as little has been found out. This we do know, that he got two 'Varsity Golf Trials and his Cath's Rugger colours. L. Headlam lives in K.P. and may be seen, any day when Newmarket is not meeting, sitting at his window gazing at the madding throng, and doubtless meditating on the problems presented by an economics " special." Little has been seen of E. L. Triffitt as he has apparently been absorbed into the great machine of Engineering, which he seems to take really seriously. A. Brown—alassays he has been doing nothing at all ! NoW, Sirs, we must leave you in order that we may pack and say farewell to the term. Wishing the School every success. We remain, Yours etc., CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

THE THEATRICALS. " THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE."

Reprinted from the " Yorkshire Herald." On December 21st and 22nd, the " St Peter's Players " presented Mr. George Bernard Shaw's characteristic drama, " The Devil's Disciple," to a large audience. The peculiar difficulties which almost every Shavian piece presents were met, and in

THE THEATRICALS.

most cases overcome, by a happy combination of patient perseverance and dashing zeal on the players' parts. The pace of the production was well maintained throughout. A study of the very interesting programme revealed the fact that former dramas given in 1878 by the players of this same School lasted 41,- hours. The 1925 Players have notably gained upon their predecessors in their 2-i hours' production. The decoration, mounting, and general tone of the production were excellent. In the combination between players the spirit of team work was obvious throughout. Articulation was excellent, though here and there the men's voices were a little toneless and monotonous. Those of the women, however, were full of variety, and the whole cast were clearly audible from every portion of the Hall. As the Devil's Disciple, Mr. S. M. Toyne gave an able, finished and carefully constructed reading of the role. The apparent contradictions of the character were handled with much skill. In these days when the " beau geste " lies under a cloud of cynical suspicion, it is no easy matter to " go to one's death with a smile on the lips," without bringing a smile to the lips of others. Mr. Toyne " brought it off, ' and that without a hint of sentimentality. As the Pastor, Mr. Ben Dodsworth gave us a very subtle and considered study of a nature at war with itself. The alteration in temper which appeared when the call to action roused him, was both natural and convincing, and the pitfall of obvious hypocrisy was skilfully avoided. As his wife, Mrs. Toyne played with great grip and certainty of touch this strongly emotional part. Particularly in Act III, Scene I., she showed great power—this scene was perhaps the most impressive in the play. If in appearance Mrs. Ben Dodsworth was not so severely elderly as Mr. Shaw would have painted her, she atoned for this by giving a most able picture of a highly unpleasing and venomous personality. Mrs. Norwood had a small part as Essie, but her handling of it was both interesting and natural, and many of the audience must hope to see more of her acting in the future. S. E. Mammatt brought out the artless simplicities of Christy with much consistency, and made a quite definite hit in the trial scene. The peculiarly Shavian humour of General Burgoyne was skilfully underlined by K. H. Rhodes. The major, sergeant, privates and officers alike produced highly spirited representations of their respective roles. A word should be given to the executioner, D. Cameron, whose gruesomeness was of a very competent kind indeed.

FOOTBALL.

The School Orchestra, under Mr. Peachment, gave selections in the intervals with great spirit. Altogether this was an interesting and accomplished performace.

FOOTBALL. SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. Played at York on Tuesday, December 22nd. The conditions when the School and the Old Boys took the field were not at all favourable as a steady downpour of snow was falling, and the ground was rather too sticky for a good open game. It was a forward game from the start and the School played well until half-time. Although the O.P's. had Sewell and Moss and a few other heavy people in the scrum, the School held their own and often got the ball out to the three's, who in spite of the weather did some very pretty passing. Both Robinson and Dobree scored and Chapman converted a goal from the touch line. At half-time the School were 8 pts to nil. The Teams changed over immediately because of the weather and on the resumption of play the weight of the School's opponents showed itself and the School line was crossed twice by Sewell after touches in the School " 25." No side was blown ten minutes before correct time as the weather was getting steadily worse. The match was refereed by the Headmaster who gallantly underwent the same sufferings as the players. Result : Old Peterites, 2 tries, 2 goals-16 pts. SCHOOL, I try, i goal-8 pts.

St Peter's : (back) K. H. Chapman, (three-quarters) N. Dobree, G. B. Robinson, W. Elliott, G. B. Bridges, (Half-backs) J. G. Troop, F. W. Hembley (Forwards) W. A. Clarke, G. E. F. Hughes, W. F. Dixon, G. A. Delgado, A. R. Walton, A. J. Archer, H. S. Burrows, D. M. Cameron. Old Peterites : (Back) J. Richardson, (Three-quarters) T. G. Robinson, C. E. H. Medhurst, T. W. Donking, J. L. Fisher, (Half-backs) C. Fairweather, K. G. Chilman, (Forwards) E. P. Sewell, N. Pullan, K. H. Rhodes, W. Buckle, D. Ogilvie, R. S. Moss, J. Scholefield, R. V. C. Gray.

FOOTBALL. SCHOOL V. THE BORDER REGIMENT.

This was our only rugger match this term and we were rather short of practice. Troop and Chapman were very badly missed and we found it very difficult to find anyone to take their places. The Border Regiment brought a strong team with very heavy forwards and fast outsides who, however, lacked cohesion. The School started strongly and at the end of 20 minutes' play was 6 points to the good. One of these tries was a particularly good one. The ball was heeled in our half and passed out to Wilcox via Bullen and Robinson ; Wilcox ran strongly to their full-back and then passed to Dobree (full-back) who had followed up well to score in the corner. Chambers scored a good try for the Borders just before half-time. This was converted so we were leading by 6-5 at the interval. In the second half their weight began to tell and they were attacking for most of the time. They scored three unconverted tries and we got one more making the final score :Border Regt, i goal 3 tries-14 pts. School, 3 tries-9 pts. The School forwards played extremely pluckily against their heavy opponents, and were never really beaten for possession.

HOUSE FOOTBALL MATCHES. The House Football matches this year were run on a different line ; only boys of under 161 were eligible but with the stipulation that School Colours were allowed to play. House B versus the Dayboys proved a good match and it was only after extra time that the House team won by three points. Thomas made two brilliant break aways, one of which started from the House half. The Rise fought hard against the House A team but they did not work together and thus spoilt their chances of winning. House A outclassed House B, behind the forwards, but the two packs were about equal. One must congratulate the Manor on their forward play in both matches which they played, for it was the forwards who helped Dryden to score. The Grove did not play as well as was expected.

SQUASH RACQUETS.

The final match was a hard game and both sides played well but the House were unable to keep Horsley and Dryden from scoring. C. Dixon scored the House's only try and the Manor won by 14 pts. to 3 pts. House B Dayboys House A Rise

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SQUASH RACQUETS. HAILEYBURY COLLEGE V. ST. PETERS.

The first inter-school match was played at Queen's Club between the above schools on January 5th. On the day's play J. N. Bullen proved much the best individual player and had no difficulty in defeating Wordsworth. Delgado, who found his real form in the Public Schools' Competition, lost his game and it was left to the third match to decide the final result. This proved a most exciting contest both Edmiston and Dobree had four opportunities of winning the first game before Edmiston actually won it. The second game was more closely contested than the score made it appear, but Edmiston made fewer mistakes and thus secured a victory for Haileybury by two matches to one. M. Wordsworth (Haileybury) lost to J. N. Bullen, 9-15, 7-15. M. E. C. Chassiron (Haileybury) beat G. A. Delgado, 15-12,

J. G. Edmiston (Haileybury) beat N. R. Dobree, 18-16, 15-7.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS' SQUASH RACKETS. We had three representatives competing in the Public Schools' Championships at Queen's Club, and all three reached the last eight. N. C. Dobree, who had played well, was the first to succumb. J. N. Sullen was playing extremely well and it was generally thought that the final would consist of two players

SQUASH RACQUETS.

out of Cazalet (Eton) Wilson (Repton) and Bullen. However, it was unfortunate that he had to play two matches in succession. After beating Oliffe (St. Paul's) by two games to o, he met Cazalet. The latter made some beautiful racket shots, but Bullen played the angles better and won the first game 15—b o. The second was a great struggle, though Bullen was not as fresh as he might have been. He led ii—io and at this point it appeared that he might have pressed home his advantage, but Cazalet was very tenacious and made the score I game all. In the third game Cazalet proved considerably superior at the start and Bullen's effort came too late. It was rather disappointing, as in the first game Bullen appeared a considerably better player of squash. In the afternoon Delgado, who had been showing some excellent form against Wagg (Eton) and Wason (Rugby), had to meet Cazalet in the semi-final. Delgado started at a tremendous pace and everything seemed to favour him. The game seemed to have hardly begun before 10-2 was called in his favour. He won the first game at 15-5 and continuing his hard hitting he won the second game at 15-8, the whole match taking under 15 minutes. In the final Wilson (Repton) proved a very skilful player and after a few moments he made it very difficult for Delgado to get in his very powerful shots. In the end he won comfortably by 2 games to o. Delgadrymust be congratulated on his effort in reaching the final in an entry of 36. THE SCHOOL V. YORK GARRISON.

N. Bullen beat Capt. Carruthers, 15-10, 15-8, 15-11. G. A. Delgado lost to Capt. the Hon. B. S. M. Foljambe in a tremendous struggle lasting one hour 45 minutes. 15-12, J.

16-18, 15-10, 13-18, 11-15.

C. Dixon beat Capt. N. Searles, 15-8, 15-8. The School thus won by 2 matches to 1. THE SCHOOL V. BEDALE HUNT.

The School won by 3 matches to o. Delgado's match with Sir Guy Graham again proved the best match. J. N. Bullen beat Ivor Johnson, 15—I, 15-4. G. A. Delgado beat Sir Guy Graham, 15-12, 18-16. C. Dixon beat Q. Stancliffe, 15-12, 15-8. THE SCHOOL V. LIVERPOOL RACKET CLUB.

The School lost by 2 matches to 1. J. B. Nullen beat W. Pyemont, 15-5, 12-15, 15-8. G. A. Delgado lost to L. Stubbs, 6-15, 15-7, 8-15. C. Dixon lost to I. S. Johnston, 12-15, 12-15.

HOCKEY.

HOCKEY RETROSPECT. The season was most successful and in all probability the team was the best ever turned out by the School. It is difficult to make comparisons and not always wise, as distance often distorts the vision, yet the writer can remember no team till this year without a weak spot. The results tell their own tale of unbeaten success. Of the matches, the victory over Scarborough was perhaps the most meritorious. CHARACTERS. G. B. ROBINSON was very quick indeed and scored some rattling goals with evident enjoyment. W. A. CLARKE was a sound back and showed marked improvement as the season went on. C. J. Wu-cox. A fast and clever back who proved a tower of strength. W. A. ELLIOTT. A good tackler, but apt to pass too straight ahead for his forwards. N. R. DOBREE. A dashing player, who sometimes loses the shot througkover anxiety. P. DAINTRY. A plucky goal-keeper, who saved some hot shots. J. N. BULLEN. A clever tackler, a little late in passing. W. H. BUCHANAN at left half never knows when he is beaten, and makes some astonishing shots. J. D. BURROWS. Quite a find among the younger players. Should develop well. W. HAGGLE at outside right improved as the season went on and played very well in the end.

HOCKEY MATCHES. Opponents. 8th Hussars. ... ... York Sycamore H.C. Green Howards ••. Ripon School ... ... York Wednesday •• Border Regiment •• Scarborough H.C. .. York Wednesday .• • Border Regiment •• •

Result • • • Won •• • • • • Won ••• Won .. • •• Won • • • Won • • Won • • • •• Won • • • •• Won • •• Won • • •

Score. . . ••• •• • .. ••• • ••

•• • II—I 14-1 ••• 6-2 io—o ••• 7-2 • •• 5-3 • •• 5—I II—I ••• 6-1

HOCKEY.

Results :—Played, 8 ; Won, 8 ; Lost, o. Goals for, 75 ; goals against, 12. SCHOOL V. 8TH HUSSARS. Played on the School ground on Wednesday, February loth. The School had not had any practice together, but won easily by II goals to 1 goal. Scorers for the School were :—K. G. Chilman, Esq., 4 goals ; Dobree, 4 goals ; Robinson 2 and S. M. Toyne, Esq., i goal.

School Team :—P. Daintry (goal), W. A. Clarke and C. J. Wilcox (backs), J. N. Bullen, S. M. Toyne, Esq., W. H. Buchanan (half-backs), W. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree, K. G. Chilman, Esq., and J. D. Burrows (forwards). SCHOOL v.

YORK SYCAMORE H.C.

Played on the School ground on Wednesday, February 17th. This match resulted in an easy victory for the School by 14 goals to one. Scorers for the School were :—Dobree, 6 goals, Robinson, 3 ; Burrows, 3 and K. G. Chilman, Esq. 2 goal

School Team :—P. Daintry (goal), W. A. Clarke and C. J. Wilcox (backs), W. Elliott, S. M. Toyne, Esq. and J. N. Bullen (half-backs), W. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree, J. D. Burrows and K. G. Chilman, Esq. (forwards). SCHOOL V. THE GREEN HOWARDS. This match was played on the School ground, which was in perfect condition, on Wednesday, February 24th. The game was the first real test we had had as the two matches already played were won easily. We kept our opponents on the defensive for most of the game but our goal also underwent severe attacks only two of which were successful, whilst we netted six times. Burrows 2, Dobree 2, Robinson and Haggie one each were the scorers for the School. Result :—School, 6 goals ; Green Howards, 2 goals.

School Team :—P. Daintry (goal), W. A. Clarke and C. J. Wilcox (backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott, and W. H. Buchanan (half-backs), F. R. W. Hemsley, J. D. Burrows, N. R. Dobree, G. B. Robinson, W. Haggie (forwards).

HOCKEY.

SCHOOL V. RIPON SCHOOL. This match was played at home. From the start the York side showed itself superior, and the Ripon goal underwent many narrow escapes. The Ripon forwards did not get many chances to score, due to the fact that their half-backs were very slow in clearing, and were nearly always robbed of the ball. The York forwards were playing much below their usual form, their shooting in the circle being very weak ; this and the brilliance of the Ripon goal-keeper saved them from a heavier defeat. The scorers for the School were, Dobree 5, Robinson 3, Burrows and Hemsley. Result : St. Peter's School, io goals. Ripon School, o goals. School Team :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. Wilcox and W. A. Clarke (backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott and W. H. Buchanan (half-backs), W. P. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, N. R. Dobree, J. D. Burrows and F. R. Hemsley. (forwards).

THE SCHOOL V. YORK WEDNESDAY. The first of,Qur two fixtures with York Wednesday was played on their ground on March 3rd. The School were pressing continually and goals resulted at frequent intervals. The score would have been greater but for the fine performance of the York goal-keeper. The York goals resulted from individual breakaways. Goals were scored for the School by Robinson, 3 ; Dobree, 2 and K. G. Chilman, Esq., 2. Result : School, 7 goals. York Wednesday, 2 goals. The School team :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. C. Wilcox and W. A. Clarke (backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott and W. H. Buchanan (half-backs), W. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, N. R. Dobree, K. G. Chilman, Esq., and J. D. Burrows (forwards).

THE SCHOOL V. THE BORDER REGIMENT. This match was played at home, and resulted in a very keen and even game. The School were fully extended for the first time. The ground was in good condition. The School were the first to score through Burrows ; but soon afterwards the Border Regiment scored.

HOCKEY.

In the second half the School played very well together, and 4 goals were scored by K. G. Chilman, Esq., after some very good forward work. Towards the end the Border Regiment's forwards rallied and scored two very good goals. Result : St. Peter's School, 5 goals. Border Regiment, 3 goals. The Team :—P. Daintry (goal), S. M. Toyne, Esq. and W. A. Clarke, (full-backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott, and W. H. Buchanan (half-backs), W. P. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, K. G. Chilman, Esq., J. D. Burrows and F. R. Hemsley (forwards).

THE SCHOOL

SCARBOROUGH.

This match was played at Scarborough. The ground was very hard and bumpy, otherwise the conditions were perfect. The game was played at a fast pace and Harland scored for Scarborough after a breakaway. After this the School played very well together, and just before half-time Mr. Toyne scored for the School. In the second half the Scarborough forwards were not so aggressive, being held by the School half-backs and badly supported by their own half-backs. The School forwards were continually attacking, and goals were scored by Dobree (3) and Mr. Toyne (I). Towards the end, the Scarborough forwards rallied but were unable to score. Result : St. Peter's School, 5 goals. Scarborough, z goal.

Team :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. Wilcox and W. A. Clarke (backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott, and W. H. Buchanan (halfbacks), W. P. Haggie, G. A. Robinson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., N. R. Dobree, and J. D. Burrows (forwards).

THE SCHOOL

YORK WEDNESDAY.

The match was played on the School ground on Wednesday, 17th March. S. M. Toyne, Esq. and K. G. Chilman, Esq. were playing for the School who were without Dobree at centreforward. From the first the School attacked vigorously and two goals were scored in quick succession. The York side then rallied and scored their only goal.

ROWING.

For the School the scorers were ; S. M. Toyne, Esq., 5 ; K. G. Chilman, Esq., 4 ; Robinson, 1, and Burrows, 1. Result : School, II. York Wednesday, I. The Team was :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. C. Wilcox, and W. A. Clarke (backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott, and W. H. Buchanan (half-backs), W. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., K. G. Chilman, Esq., and J. D. Burrows (forwards).

SCHOOL V. THE BORDER REGIMENT. Played on the School ground on Wednesday, March the 24th. The School ran out easy winners by 6 goals to 1 and thus completed an unbeaten season. The ground was very hard and the ball was not easy to control but Mr. Chilman, who was in irresistable form, netted five times in the first half. In the second half the soldiers contented themselves with hitting the ball hard in no particular direction, and the standard of Hockey consequently deteriorated. Robinson scored for the School, and the Borderers managed to secure their only goal from a melee in front of the School goal. Result : School, 6 goals. Border Regt., 1 goal. School team :—P. Daintry (goal), W. A. Clarke, and C. J. Wilcox (backs), J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott, W. H. Buchanan (halfbacks), W. Haggie, G. B. Robinson, N. R. Dobree, K. G. Chilman, Esq., J. D. Burrows (forwards).

ROWING. We may be congratulated that the Boat House and our Boats have once more carried us through the rush of an Easter term's rowing, and in fact quite a successful term. When we started at the beginning of term, we had very great doubts whether our two clinker fours would see us through. However, the School carpenter managed to find time to overhaul one boat for us, and then Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Baker set to work as " shipwrights " and so we have carried on. The Rise, as Cup-holders, elected to put their second boat in the 1st division, so that we had seven crews for the races which were rowed on March loth, iith, 12th.

ROWING.

The weather on the days fixed for the House races was very boisterous, and as there was a strong following wind with a good deal of " fresh " in the river, the current was fairly swift. Opinions differ somewhat as to the actual advantage gained by the luck of the toss, but on the whole the railway side of the river appeared to give some advantage. I should like to mention particularly the great help given by Mr. Baker in tubbing beginners so carefully and persistently ; it is a chilly and monotonous task but the results have been very apparent especially in the 2nd division races. THE HOUSE RACES. The crews were as follows :— Clifton Rise i. :—bow, H. D. B. Jeffares ; 2, T. C. B. Hodgson ; 3, T. B. Bridges ; str. A. P. Thompson ; cox, T. H. Raw. School House i. :—bow, C. L. Troop ; 2, G. A. Delgado ; 3, J. W. Y. Burton ; str, A. R. Walton ; cox, G. Y. Burton. Clifton Manor i. :—bow, F. D. Horobin ; 2, J. R. Dryden ; 3, T. S. Lamb ; str., H. S. Burrows ; cox, E. R. Pickersgill. Clifton Grove i.:—bow, M. L. X. Kambhu ; 2, G. Wood ; 3, N. P. Limpisvasti ; str., J. L. Wood ; cox, H. W. Metcalfe. Dayboys :—bow, G. E. Cutforth ; 2, W. Richardson ; 3, J. F. Atkinson ; str., F. W. Fineron ; cox, J. R. Etherington. School House ii. :—bow, G. M. Curtois ; 2, J. C. Yates ; 3, E. K. Ives ; str., C. Dixon ; cox, J. H. Gourley. Rise ii. :—bow, A. B. Smalltnan ; 2, G. B. Bridges ; 3, J. Mason ; str., J. N. Thompson ; cox, R. N. S. Elvins. In the first heat on Wednesday, March loth, the Rise i. were drawn against the Manor i. From the start to York City Boat House the Rise gained about half a length, but from that point the Manor drew ahead, and, though the Rise were on their tail the whole time, they failed to make a spurt sufficient to make any impression and the Manor won a good race by i lengths. The second heat between the Grove i. and School House ii. was a very even race up to the corner near York City Boathouse where both coxes misjudged the corner and the oars fouled; however, as both crews picked up again on fairly level terms the race was allowed to go on, the School House winning by four lengths.

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In the third race of the afternoon the Dayboys i. met the Rise ii. and a very good race was seen in spite of some erratic coxing. At one time the Rise and at another time the Dayboys were leading but ultimately the Dayboys won by quarter of a length. The semi-finals on Thursday were rowed between the Dayboys i. and the School House i. (who had drawn a bye) and between the Manor i. and School House ii. The Dayboys had the railway side of the river and led at the start by about quarter of a length, but the School House rowing well together and with good length gradually drew in front, and although the Dayboys kept close on their heels—daylight scarcely ever appeared between the boats, School House won by a clear length. School House ii. rowed a good race against the Manor and held them until Scarborough bridge when the Manor drew away to win comfortably. The Headmaster had kindly given the School a half-holiday on Friday 12th, so that the final between School House i. and Manor i. was rowed in the afternoon with ample time for all the preparationS and adjustments to the boats. The School House won the toss and chose the railway side of the river. There was a very strong following wind blowing, but a good start was made, the Manor getting off the mark with a slightly faster stroke. Up to Scarborough bridge the Manor had a lead which at the bridge was about a length, after this the School House drew up and it became a neck and neck race all the way to the finish. The bow of the School House boat passed the finishing point two feet in front of the Manor. This was really a great race as both crews rowed extremely well and had to go hard at it the whole way. At the finish neither crew knew which had won—a very good sign, and both crews are deserving of hearty congratulations. 2ND DIVISION RACES.

The weather proved more kind to the 2nd Division boats both in practice and in races than it had done to those of the 1st Division. In spite of the very short period of coaching that it was possible to devote to them, the crews attained far more proficiency than anyone, who had seen their first trips in a clinker a week before, would have believed possible. Two of the races provided very close finishes.

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On Thursday, March i8th, the Rise iii. v. the Grove ii. The Rise led from the start and keeping a longer stroke won by 2 lengths. Crews. The Rise iii. :—bow, J. A. B. Taylor ; 2, H. 0. Stibbard ; 3, R. L. Jeffares ; str., L. T. W. Ryland ; cox, T. D. G. Foster. The Grove :—bow, C. I. Murray ; 2, E. F. Bolton ; 3, M. Bullock ; str., T. H. Burdon ; cox, H. W. Metcalfe. The School House iii. v. the Manor ii. After an even start, the Manor got a lead which the School House were decreasing when they were stopped by a slight accident and in spite of heroic efforts to recover lost ground, the Manor won by 3 lengths. The School House iii. :—bow, L. H. W. Parkin ; 2, H. H. Thomas ; 3, F. W. B. Pacey ; str., W. F. Dixon ; cox, G. B. Stathers. The Manor ii. :—bow, H. A. Patrick ; 2, G. P. Easten ; 3, R. S. Wilcock ; str., J. Cunningham ; cox, S. M. Macildowie. The Dayboys ii. v. the Rise iii. This was a very close race fought right to the finish. After a bad start the Dayboys got a lead but the Rise hung on to their tails all the time. Won by the Dayboys by la length. Dayboys :—bow, K. K. Eaton ; 2, G. H. Golden ; 3, K. G. Chapman ; str., G. V. Biscombe ; cox, K. C. Bean. The final the Dayboys ii. v. the Manor ii. Another close race. The two crews kept pretty level over the first half of the course where the Dayboys got a lead of a length. This they kept and won a tight race by half a length.

A NEW BOAT HOUSE. There are great hopes that the proposed New Boat House will be an accomplished fact before next Easter Term, but, and we are afraid it is a big " but," the Fund has not grown as much as we had hoped.

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BOXING. The House Boxing Competitions were held on March 4th and 6th for the 1st time. A high standard of keenness, a very good sporting spirit and a good average of skill were displayed throughout. The officials were :—Judges, Capt. Price, S. M. Lee, of the Northern Command Physical Training Staff. Referee : J. T. Davies, Esq. Timekeepers : L. H. G. Baker, Esq., M.C. : K. H. Rhodes, Esq. 9-0-8-7. Chapman, J. B. (S.H.) beat Yates, J. C. (S.H.) A good contest with the advantage of strength to the winner.

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8-0-8-7. Wood G. (Grove) beat Perry P. M. (S.H.). The winner used his left to advantage. 9-7-9-0. W. G. Hutton (S.H.) beat Thomas, H. H. (S.H.) after an even contest. ,

C. J. W. Wilcox (Grove) beat Hutton (S.H.) A good contest in which the boxers gained much credit. Trimmer, maj. (Manor) scratched to Wilcox (Grove). Trimmer, min. (Manor) scratched to J. R. Dryden (Manor). FINALS. 7-o and under P. C. Heath (S.H.) beat Metcalfe min. (Grove). Although the loser was giving away over 2 stone he fought a very plucky fight. 7-7 and under. Metcalfe maj., (Grove), beat J. H. Gourley (S.H.) A very even contest where an extra round had to be given. 8-o and under. R. J. Swift (Grove) beat M. Kambhu (Grove). A contest of the milder sort in which the winner's better defence made the difference. 8-7 and under W. H. Buchanan (S.H.) beat Wood, G. (Grove). A good win for Buchanan and a stout effort by Wood. 9-0 and under. Chapman (S.H.) beat N. P. Limpsivasti (Grove). A good win, but the loser might have reversed matters by attacking his opponent's head instead of behind the shoulders. 9-7. Wilcox (Grove) scratched to Dryden (Manor) through injury. Io-o and under F. D. Horobin (Manor) beat J. N. Bullen (S.H.). A very even contest, affording a very profitable example of the turn of fortune and the quality of pluck. 10-7 and under J. Burton (S.H.) beat D. Gray (Grove). A plucky though uneven contest. The bout was stopped in the first round. ii-o and under. G. A. Delgado (S.H.) beat N. R. Dobree (Grove). Delgado, relying on his extra strength and skill, went for his man and the referee stopped the contest in the second round. The Cup, kindly presented by A. T. Blair, Esq., was won by the School House with 12 points over the Grove, II points, Manor 4 points. The Rise and Dayboys did not compete.

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A competition was held with Denstone School on the 17th of March. 10-7 and under Delgado (St. Peter's) beat Bluett (Denstone). A fairly close contest. 10-o. Horobin (St. Peter's) beat Machin (Denstone). A good contest where the winner knew how to use his right to advantage. 9-7. Wilcox (St. Peter's) beat Gentle (Denstone). The winner, as in all his contests, fought in a very cool and business-like fashion, and with no little skill. 9-o. Eyre (Denstone) beat Wood, G. (St. Peter's). A well contested bout. 8-7. Buchanan (St. Peter's) beat Robinson (Denstone). A very fast contest which the Referee stopped in the third round. 8-o. Rigby (Denstone) beat Swift (St. Peter's). A very close contest where the Referee had to call an extra round before making his decision. 7-7. Aulton (Denstone) beat Gourley (St. Peter's). A contest of the milder sort. Result : St. Peter's, II points. Denstone, 10 points.

THE INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY PLATE. The Inter-House Cross Country race this year proved much more exciting than last. The Grove just managed to win by two points from the School House, although the latter provided the first two men home. Buchanan once more proved his invincibility as a long-distance runner, and showed fine judgment throughout the race. Walton and Archer, second and third respectively, each improved their last year's positions by going up a place. The Grove owed their success to superior team work.

Place. 1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

House. S.H. S.H. G. G. M. R. R.

Name. Buchanan. Walton. Archer. Dobree. Burrows. Daintry . Thompson.

Result. (The first four runners from each House counted). 1. The Grove, 32 pts. 2. The School House, 34 points. 3. The Dayboys, 42 pts.

66 Place. 8. 9io. ii. 12.

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Result. Name. 4. The Rise, 5o points. Hewitt. 5. The Manor, 75 points. Atkinson. Haggie. Time-42 minutes. Clarke. Fearnside. McCowan. A. H. Eaton. Wood, G. Hendry. Wood, J. L. Stephenson. fisloud. Moore. Horobin. Warin. Hemsley. Platts. Beachell. Sola. Patrick. Burton. Horsley. Lamb.

O.T.C. NOTES. At the beginning of the term the Company was re-organised, so that the senior Cadets with Camp experience should be in No's. 1 and 2 Platoons. As far as was consistent with this idea of grading, the house system was retained. It is hoped by this method to be able to vary the training for the two senior platoons. Some Lewis Gun work has been done by all platoons this term. The results of the November Certificate A examination were most satisfactory, as 15 Cadets passed the examination this represents a distinctly good percentage of total strength. On the 22nd of this month we hope to put in a half day's field training on Overton Ridges, but as the Magazine Editor will not wait any longer, an account of this effort must be deferred.

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GYMNASIUM COMPETITION. The form competition was held as usual during this term. The order of merit of the forms in the eliminating rounds was B4, B3, C2, Rem. B., CI, B2, BI. C2 gave a very creditable performance, also Remove B, taking into consideration that they have only one day's Gym. in the week. The final between the two leading forms produced a close finish, the judge's marks being B3, 135 ; B4, 126. The winners worked together better as a Squad and showed improvement on their previous performance. In congratulating the two teams the judge said both had lost marks by bad positions when in the ranks, a thing to remember in future. Every member of the Squads worked hard, but detail in positions counted for more than was perhaps realised.

ENTERTAINMENTS. LECTURE BY COMMANDER KENWORTHY,

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On Saturday, February loth, we were given a most entertaining lecture by Commander Kenworthy entitled " 17 years in the British Navy." From beginning to end he did not, for so much as a moment, allow interest to flag. He showed us what a tremendous step forward the Navy has taken during the last half-century. This advance consists chiefly of the change from sails to coal. This has undoubtedly revolutionised naval tactics owing to the increased speed, mobility and reliability which it has brought. But even now another change is taking place. Oil is superceding coal as the fuel of a battleship owing to its greater convenience and cleanliness. He went on to discuss the controversy between Admiral Fisher and Admiral Beresford on the relative importance of armaments and the general morale and condition of the men. He pointed out the absurdity of saying that either is the most necessary since it is a combination of both which is required. Armament can hardly fail to get its due consideration but there is always the possibility of too little attention being paid to the men, as several examples of it in the past shew. With

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regard to this point he emphasised the necessity for every man in the navy being given plenty of opportunity for playing games and encouragement to indulge in and become efficient at more than one. He said that he did not consider the submarine worthy of much attention as he is of the opinion that the aeroplane and seaplane would very soon supercede the submarine as the chief auxiliary to surface craft. His opinions do not agree with those of men who think that an air navy will entirely supercede the marine navy in importance, as both are needed and the real necessity is closer co-operation between the two. No one who was there could have helped but have enjoyed such a lecture, particularly when illustrated by so many fine and illuminating slides, and interspersed with such interesting anecdotes.

SING-SONG. On Saturday, February 6th, we had a Sing-Song similar to the one we had last term, and we must congratulate Mr. Norwood on again getting up a very enjoyable programme. The Jazz Band were not at their best in their first two efforts, but their last effort was a triumph. Their lack of success at the beginning was probably due to the sound being muffled by the heavy curtains of the stage which were up at the time. The School House trebles gave us two of the Sea-Shanties, which are much in vogue at the present time, but which have not been sung in the School before. A quartette of masters contributed towards the success of the evening with two humorous songs. Some Housites also gave us two " rags " in the choruses of which the whole School joined. The whole evening would have been improved, however, had all the Houses contributed their fair share. But in spite of that we can assure Mr. Norwood that his labours were not in vain as the whole evening was very enjoyable.

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" THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR." On Saturday, February 13th, the " St. Peter's Players " presented " The Thirteenth Chair," a detective play. They provided us with a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The scene when the whole stage was in darkness was very creepy and left everybody feeling very much as they would have done had they just woken up from a very bad night-mare. The acting was excellent and the choice of parts admirable, so that there is really no reason to criticise any of them or to single out any one as being better than the rest. The plot is a peculiar one in that it makes the detective fail. After much attempted smartness and conclusiveness of method he arrests a girl on the charge of committing two murders which he is investigating. The girl's mother who makes her living as a " medium," convinced of her daughter's innocence, makes desperate efforts to save her. In her final effort she succeeds by wresting from the real murderer a confession which he makes in the presence of the detective and the members of the house-party who formed the circle at the séance when the second murder was committed. From beginning to end it was a most absorbing and thrilling play, and the " Players " got a reception which they thoroughly deserved.

SCHOOL CONCERT. A Concert was given on Saturday, March loth, by the School. We append a programme below. It was much enjoyed by the audience and reflected great credit on all concerned. The Choir made a welcome re-appearance after an almost interminable oblivion ; the part song they sang was well within their power and went with commendable swing and rhythm. A striking feature of all the vocal music was its literary merit and the singers seemed to appreciate this, with the result that the audience did not have a dull moment. Particularly interesting and well-sung were "Belloc's "Cautonary tales which were rendered by the Rev. F. H. Barnby and J. T. Davies, Esq. Both Hewitt and Moore showed latent talent in different ways and it is good to find that we have boys capable of solo work,

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A re-inforced orchestra, under the conductorship of P. H. Sykes, Esq, attempted a programme more ambitious than usual and fully justified both their choice of music and the criticism put forward in our last issue. Their items were heard with attention and interest and the enthusiasm at the end of the Brahms' " Hungarian Dances " was certainly a tribute to their general programme. F. Wilcock again delighted us with a 'cello solo, and the proceedings closed with the singing of " Jerusalem " followed by the National Anthem. PROGRAMME. T. OVERTURE

(a) Solomon (b) Sarabande ... .. i• •• (c) Gavotte and Musette nn D. THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA.

Handel Bach ... Bach

2. THREE SONGS from A. A. Milne's Frazer-Simpson " When we were very young " A. G. MOORE, H. METCALFE, E. F. WILLIAMS, J. H. DOBSON, AND J. WILLIAMS. 3. THREE OF HILAIRE BELLOC'S CAUTIONARY TALES

L. Lehmann (a) " Matilda " (who told lies and was burned to death). (b) " Henry King " (who chewed little bits of string and was cut off in dreadful agonies).

(c) " Charles Augustus Fortescue " (who always did what was right and so accumulated a large fortune). REV. F. H. BARNBY AND J. T. DAVIES, ESQ. 4. 'CELLO SOLO

" Sonata in C major " F. WILCOCK.

Marcello

Frazer-Simpson 5. A. A. Milne's " The King's Breakfast " E. F. WILLIAMS, J. GREAVES AND A. G. MOORE. 6. PART SONG

• • " The Soldier's Chorus " THE CHOIR.

Gounod

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" Minuet " Dr. W. G. Eveleigh (specially written for St. Peter's School Orchestra) Stanford ..." Trottin' to the Fair " (b) SONG D. V. HEWITT. (a)

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Coronach " ( a highland lament) ... E. Barrett ... " Three Hungarian Dances " • • . Brahrns SCHOOL ORCHESTRA.

(C)ELEGY FOR STRINGS AND PIANO

(d) ... 8.

. .. " Jerusalem " C. H. H. Parry THE CHOIR. The audience is invited to join in singing the second verse. •••

GOD SAVE THE KING.

DEBATING SOCIETY. Two debates were arranged for this term. One has yet to take place at the time of going to press, and the other was held on Sunday, February 21st in the Big Hall. The subject was one calculated to produce an interesting debate, but the result was disappointing, either because of the time or place of the debate. Motion :—" That in the opinion of this House the two Winter Terms should be devoted to Rugby Football." W. H. G. Milnes, Esq. took the chair. G. E. Cutforth, proposing, made a remark of Lacoste's his main theme for argument. It was to the effect that if the standard of English sport were to be raised, we must give up playing those less important. This, he said, might well be applied to the sports played in the School during the Easter Term. When it came to eliminating the various sports, the proposer was less sure of himself. However, he was certain of one thing, and that was that Rugby Football ought to be the game played in the two Winter terms. The reason for this was that it would make the play of the following season to be of an exceptionally high standard. This, he hoped, would probably lead to a fixture with Sedburgh and Durham. A. McCowan, opposing, defended Boating and Hockey against the intrusion of Rugby Football. Boating, he considered was essentially a spring sport, therefore the inter-house races should not be delegated to the summer, as many supporters of Rugger wished. He declared that Rugger devotees could easily be split up between Rowing and Hockey, the forwards inclining to

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the former and the backs to the latter. He also outlined the recent achievements of Old Peterites in the sporting world of to-day. D. V. Hewitt, speaking third, re-iterated the proposer's argument. He urged people to be players rather than spectators. At the same time, though, he declared he preferred to watch Rugby Football, in exclusion of every other game. C. F. Williams, speaking fourth, reminded the House that the greater number of games played, the greater amount of talent produced. If Rugby were played in the Easter Term, general interest in the game would slacken, and league matches would lose their keenness. He put forward a plea, in conclusion, on behalf of the Subscription Fund to the new Boathouse. M. W. Crabtree, proposing, urged that Rugger should be the one game played, and all others were to be voluntary, like Squash. G. A. Delgado in a virile speech refuted all Mr. Crabtree's arguments declaring them to be fallacious. J. S. Mardley, also spoke against the motion. W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., in opposing the motion declared that if Rugger were to be played in the Winter and Spring, it should also be played in the Summer. In South Africa, where the ground is much harder and the weather much hotter, Rugger was played with considerable success, all the year round. The Opposer and Proposer then summed up for their respective sides. The motion was lost by 14 votes to 4. A. G. Moore was elected a Member of Committee, J. G. Troop F.W.B.P. having left.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The Scientific Society has had quite a successful term. We have had two Lectures so far and are to have another. The programme for the term was as follows : Sat. Feb. 27. Lecture—" Beetles " by A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq. Sat, Mar, 13. Lecture—" The Theory of Aviation " by W. H, G. Milnes, Esq.

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Thur. Mar. 25. Lecture—" The Substance of Matter " by J. L. McCowan. A visit to the York City Electricity Works has been arranged for Thursday, March 25th. The Museum has at last taken a material form and is being fitted up as a biological Laboratory. F. R. Hemsley has been made Museum Curator and Secretary. J. L. McC.

NOTES AND ITEMS. This term A. G. Moore and J. L. McCowan have been appointed School Monitors. We congratulate H. S. Burrows, W. A. Clarke, L. H. J. Archer, W. F. Dixon, and W. Elliott on receiving their 1st XV. colours ; and G. B. Bridges, W. Richardson, C. L. Troop, T. B. Bridges, J. N. Bullen, C. Dixon, D. V. Hewitt, P. Daintry, G. E. F. Hughes, E. K. Ives, and G. M. Curtois on receiving their 2nd XV. colours. We congratulate W. H. Buchanan, J. D. Burrows, and W. P. Haggie on receiving their School Hockey colours. On Sunday, February 21st, Mr. Tendall gave us his termly Organ Recital. A welcome feature of the programme was the Toccata and Fugue in D minor (J. S. Bach). In contradiction of the traditional belief that Bach is difficult to understand and enjoy, this item proved to be the best liked on the programme. Half-way through the Recital Parry's Unison Hymn " Jerusalem " was sung in which the trebles of the choir sang the first verse and the whole School the second. The other pieces included in the programme were the " Andante from Quartette in D minor " (Mozart), the " Adagio from Symphony in E flat " (Spohr), " Let their celestial concerts " (Handel), and " Vespers " (FraserSimson). The whole constituted a very enjoyable programme. On Sunday, March 14th, we had the pleasure of listening to the new Dean of York's first sermon in the School Chapel. The School Confirmation took place on Wednesday, March iyth. As the Archbishop was unavoidably detained elsewhere, the Bishop of Whitby conducted the service.

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We congratulate L. H. J. Archer, J. F. Atkinson, K. G. Chapman, W. A. Clarke, G. M. Curtois, J. S. Fryer, D. V. Hewitt, E. K. Ives, T. S. Lamb, A. H. McCowan, A. G. Moore, F. W. B. Pacey, C. N. Parkinson, W. Richardson, A. J. G. Trimmer on obtaining Certificate " A." The Northern Squash Racquets Championships, for which some of our players are entering, are being held in the School courts on March 22nd and the three days following. The School Sports are being held on Monday, March 29th.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. It was a beautifully hot Summer's day and the birds were chirping merrily in the tree tops. Babbling brooks bubbled, and the air was alive with the noises of Summer. Yet gloom prevailed. A solitary figure stood by a small building at one end of a well-kept field, with his hands thrust deep into his pockets, a frown creasing his young brow. He was evidently suppressing a terrible rage, and the knotted veins on his neck stood out as he mumbled dire threats to himself. Suddenly he looked up and gazed with annoyance at an approaching figure on his right, who curiously enough radiated the same kind of suppressed passion. Their meeting was a mutual sign for a suitable torrent of words and low mutterings together with dark glances towards the building and an object at its side. Five more surly figures loomed up beside them and immediately engaged in the same dispute. For five minutes or more the pent-up torrent of seven wronged souls unleashed itself to the heavens, when, like the calm before a storm or vice-versa, a deep hush settled on them and seven pairs of fear-stricken eyes turned in accord towards the door of the building. Standing on the threshold, like Hercules of old, was a massive figure with outstretched arms, oozing authority from every pore. His menacing finger was pointing directly towards the low sinister object under the eaves of the very building. The change which overcame them was remarkable. The seven, hitherto a bevy of raging furies, were now subdued, as meek as lambs, and with patient but hopeless sighs the unfortunates trudged wearily towards the roller outside the Squash courts. " Adsum."

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YE ANCIENT PETERITE SPEAKETH. I remember, I remember The School wherein I dwelt, The wondrous sights that there I saw, The feelings that I felt. The Chapel and the River Ouse, a river fierce and fast, Which, e'er it trickled into York, through countless sewers passed. I remember, I remember The tuckshop in the quad, Where Mr. Tucker, noble man With many a frown and nod, Would serve out buns, and threepenny blocks, our eager tongues to cloy Alas, I can't eat half as much as when I was a boy. I remember, I remember The dormitory great, The bed in which I used to get At (roughly) half-past eight. Although I used to go to rest, most often minded well, I never used to feel so gay, when roused by Rising Bell. I remember, I remember The games of football—Oh ! Invariably into the Ouse The ball would gaily go, And then we'd stand upon the bank and wait there all a-shiver While Mr. B-k-r hooped the ball out from the flowing river. I remember, I remember Black Monday, grim and dark, And how I used to wonder if I hadn't got a mark. And Oh ! how clearly I recall my state of nervous dread, When I was most politely asked to interview the Head. I remember, I remember How to the Head I'd go, My step was never very fast, In fact extremely slow : I recollect I'd go in feeling very wan and pale, Ah well—over what happened next I'd better draw a veil. SAFETY FIRST. (With apologies and hopes of forgiveness to Thomas Hood).

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GUY FAWKES, O.P. A brief Account of His Life and Death in Verse. Guy Fawkes Came to St. Peter's In the Summer of "83." While there, He behaved like a Christian And a perfect Roman C. But Guy Fawkes Said to himself, As soon as he was an O.P. " I'll give it to that Mercenary Rat James, you wait and see." [ He was baptised in 157o, and concluding that he went to St. Peter's when he was 13 years old, we arrived at that date. ]

II. Guy Fawkes Hid in a cellar Latish in 1604. When about To touch the fuse, A knock came at the door. Guy Fawkes Heard them demand, Demand in the name of the law. Open ! Confess ! Your name and address, And they marched him off " a la Tour." * *This is French, it means to the Tower (of London.)

III. Guy Fawkes Thought that the Rack Was unjust, unfair, and not right. Nevertheless He swore at them gently And passed into eternal night. Although he Failed in his aim There's one thought which is certainly bright. He acquired such fame. That 'tis with pride we claim Guy Fawkes an Old Peterite. " PAUPER. "

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LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :B 295-296 Historical Wall Maps. ... ... Belloc 297 Miniatures of French History ... Hammond 298 The Rise of Modern Industry ... Murray C 225 Science and Scientists in the i9th Century ... Bertrand Russell 226 The A.B.C. of Relativity ... 227 Introduction to Industrial Administration Lee ... ... Norman Gardiner D 135 Olympia ...... ... ... Mackail 136 Classical Studies 137 Thucydides, a study in Historical reality... Abbott ... ... ... Alington ••• G 335 Eton Lyrics ... ... Cave Smith ••• H 133 Rugby Football FICTION LIBRARY.

R 591 A Varning to the Curious ... . 592 John Macnab

... M. R. James ... Buchan

CHAPEL. Preachers : Lent Term, 1926. Jan. 24. The Headmaster. Epiphany III. 31. Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ Septuagesima Feb. 7. The Headmaster. Sexagesima. 14. Minster Singing after Evensong Quinquagesima. (8 p.m.). 21. Organ Recital (G. F. Tendall, 1st S. in Lent. Esq.). 28. Rev. F. H. Barnby. 2nd S. in Lent. 7. Rev. E. C. Hudson, M.A., Vicar Mar. 3rd S. in Lent. of S. Lawrence, York. 14. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. „ 4th S. in Lent. Wed. Mar. 17th. Ii a.m. Confirmation by the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Whitby. 21. Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 5th S. in Lent. 6th S. in Lent. (Palm Sunday) Mar. 28. The Headmaster. 1,

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School House. C. P. Belwood, A3. R. G. H. Crosthwaite, B4. L. C. Hatt, B3. P. C. Heath, B3. 1). Laycock, B.4. S. T. Sherwood, C.'.

Clifton Rise. J. Mason, B.4.

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VALETE. J. G. TROOP. 1919-25 ; School House ; Monitor ; VI. Modern ; 1st XV., 1923-4-5, Colours, 1923-4-5 ; Hon. Sec., 1924-5 ; 1st XI., 1924-5, Colours, 1925 ; School Choir. Under-Officer in the O.T.C. D. M. CAMERON. 1919-25 ; Dayboy ; Monitor ; VI Modern ; Head of Dayboys, 1925 ; 1st XV. 1925 ; 2nd XV. colours, 1924-25 ; Under Officer in O.T.C. W. N. JOB. 1918-25 ; Clifton Rise ; V. Modern ; 2nd XI. colours, 1925. M. H. PEACOCK. 1921-5 ; Clifton Manor ; B2. J. D. DRAKEFORD-LEWIS. 1921-25 ; Clifton Grove ; V. modern ; Played for 2nd XI., 1925 ; Cadet in O.T.C. 1921-5. Clifton Rise. V. Modern. J. H. MARSHALL. Cadet in O.T.C. School House. V. Modern. 1922-5. K. H. CHAPMAN. 1st XV., 1924-5, colours, 1924-5. Hockey XI., 1924-5. Colours, 1925. Played for 2nd Cricket XI. L /cpl. in O.T.C. A. HOLLIDAY. 1923-5. School House. B2. 2nd Cricket XI., 1924-5. Colours, 1925. Played for 2nd XV., 1925. Cadet in O.T.C. R. P. HOBSON. 1923-5. School House. V. Classical. Cadet in O.T.C. E. D. CAMPBELL. 1924-5. Clifton Rise. Bi. Cadet in O.T.C. 1924-5. School House. B3. Cadet in T. R. HILLIAM O.T.C. Clifton Grove. B4. Cadet in P. H. COLLINSON. 1924-5. Q.T.C.

JUNIOR SCHOOL. Slogans, cries, or phrases have been coined freely in the Junior School this term—in fact the tide could scarcely be stemmed. " Faster and Further " seems to have become somewhat of a motto at St. Olave's. The phrase seems to have originated, we believe, in some obscure and mystical " den," and has been brought out on occasions as a slogan, in various ways—for instance when the " press gang " urge on their followers to perform some daring deed : we have also even heard a master use the words of the " press gang " as regards certain work,

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But irrespective of any slogan the term has gone very well and we have been fortunate in keeping free from illness, so that both work and play have proceeded without any great interruption. The boarders again produced a little play which was hatched in great secrecy and performed with considerable skill—certainly with artistic make up. The allotments have all been taken and many seeds have been sown. Owing to the mild weather most of the gardens are already showing neat rows of young plants. Olavites have continued in the Choir and have also assisted at the School Concert, where they acquitted themselves very creditably. We hope that other Olavites will try to be found worthy of the honour of being chosen for the Choir, and that all who are chosen will appreciate the time and trouble given by those who endeavour to train their voices.

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL GAMES. This term we have been favoured with good weather, and, except for a short spell in mid-term, when there was an epidemic of coughs and colds, have had a very enjoyable Rugger season. The Team has played three matches, one of which was won. We were completely outplayed by Grosvenor House School, Harrogate, and lost 51 pts.—nil. Against Terrington Hall we fared better, losing I2-nil on their ground, and winning 23 pts-17 on our own. We have one more fixture still to play v. Red House, Marston Moor. The Sports are to be held on Monday, March 29th, the preliminary heats being run off on Thursday, March 25th. Young was Captain of the team and had a good leader of the forwards in Seaborne. The following have played for the School :—Young, Dobson, Prince (ma), Barton, Barron, Lee (ma), Seaborne, Blackburn (ma.), Raw, Wilcox, Powell (ma.), Kirk (ma.), Maclldowie, Brockbank, Walker, Mann, Ogley and Darton.

CORRESPONDENCE. O.P. NEWS.

We congratulate N. K. Lindsay on his election to the Presidency of the Oxford University Dramatic Society. L. F. Leversedge on gaining his Hockey " Blue " at Cambridge, and A. T. Blair on gaining his Boxing " half-blue " at Cambridge. R. H. Metcalfe has passed his final medical exams and is now a fully qualified surgeon. E. W. Crossley has been appointed by the Church Assembly a member of its Parish Register Commission. He has also been appointed, by the West Riding Quarter Sessions, one of the Assessors for the diocese of Wakefield, under the Clergy Discipline Act, 1892. The O.P. Hockey match was unfortunately scratched this term as it was found impossible to raise an XI. on the date fixed, no doubt Old Boys, playing with clubs, found Saturday an awkward day, but this difficulty will not arise in the future. O.P's. are reminded in connection with these games with the School, that it would be an enormous advantage if they could manage to send in their names without awaiting personal invitations, as this is only done when the lack of players demands. O.P. CRICKET MATCH. The above match with the School will be played on Saturday, June 26th, Will those intending to play please forward their names 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,

May I take this opportunity of expressing the thanks of myself and the Hockey XI. for the valuable coaching Mr. Toyne has given us ? The success of the team is in no small measure due to him. We have also benefited much by the presence of Mr. Chilman, who has turned out regularly for us. I should also like to take this opportunity of thanking all masters who have turned out on games and given us their support. Yours sincerely, G. B. ROBINSON,

Captain of Hockey.

CONTEMPORARIES. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. DEAR SIRS,

I should like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Ping, Mr. Rhodes, and Mr. Baker for the time they have spent with the crews this term. We must not forget the efforts of Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Baker in repairing boats, one of which was so successful that a third clinker actually floated. I should also like to thank all the masters who so kindly judged the Races. Yours, etc., A. P. THOMPSON, Captain of Boats.

To the Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS,

May I be allowed to suggest that the " Boathouse " and " Incinerator " as subjects for original compositions, etc., are a little played out ? It appears to me that the best alternative would be a combination of the two. Yours faithfully, " STOKER." [We heartily agree with your suggestion, but must ask for time to have the " Incinerator " enlarged to accommodate its new victim.—Ed.]

CHELTENHAM, To the Editors of the "Peterite."

March gth, 1926.

DEAR SIRS,

I should like to make a few comments on Chapter XIII. of the School History, the chapter headed " The School under Stephenson." The author, or his informant, is a little unfair to the Headmaster of that period, first, in stating that he was a Radical. York gossip may have said so. But he was a Liberal, not a Radical, Secondly, in regard to honours in scholarships : in

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omitting from the pages of the book the only " Balliol " ever gained by the School (W. G. Fausset), and also one year—'8i I think, but I have no books of reference—when the majority of the Sixth obtained scholarships or exhibitions at Oxford or Cambridge. And why does he give Canon Elwyn the credit of G. H. Eyre, who was in the Cambridge boat in 1884 and at the School in Mr. Stephenson's time ? Of mixed errors—it was H. M. Sims, who got his Cricket Blue, the elder brother of H. G. And Mitchell's time at School surely closed before 1892. P. E. LORD (1878-85).

CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following with apologies for any omissions :—The Brighton College Magazine, The Dunelmian, The Eastbournian, The Haileyburian (2), The Hurst Johnian, The Hymerian, The Johnian (Leatherhead), The Leodiensian (2), The Malvernian, The Merchistonian, The Novocastrian, The Ousel (2), The Pocklingtonian, The Salopian (2), The Sedburghian (2), The Stonyhurst Magazine, The St. Peter's College, Adelaide, Magazine.

CRICKET FIXTURES, 1926. Date.

1ST XI. FIXTURES. Versus.

... Thursday, May 13 Masters ... Wednesday, May 26 Northern Command ... ... Saturday, May 29 Border Regiment ••• Wednesday, June 2 York an XI. ••• Saturday, June 5 Worksop College Thursday, June io York and District Clergy ... Saturday, June 12 Durham School ••• Wednesday, June 16 Bootham School Saturday, June 19 Leeds Grammar School Wednesday, June 23 Pocklington School ... June 26 Old Peterites ... ••• Saturday, Wednesday, June 30 H. L. Lyons Esq's XI. ... July 1 M.C.C. ... ... Thursday, July 3 Ampleforth College ... Saturday, July 10 Giggleswick School ... Saturday, Saturday, July 24 Yorkshire Gentlemen

Ground. ... Home ... Home Home ••• Home Home Home Home Away Away ••• Away ••• Home Away Home ••• Away ••• Home ,., Home

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Away Saturday, June 5 Worksop College 2nd XI. Wednesday, June 16 Bootham School 2nd XI. ... Home Saturday, June t9 Leeds Grammar Sch. 2nd XI. Home Wednesday, June 23 Pocklington School 2nd XI. ... Home ... Home G. F. Tendall Esq.'s XI. ... Home ... Wednesday, June 3o Eccentrics Saturday, July 3 Ampleforth College 2nd XI. ... Home July icy Giggleswick School 2nd XI. ... Away Saturday,

SCHOOL OFFICERS. Monitors :-Head of the School : G. A. Delgado (Head of the School House). N. R. Dobree (Head of Clifton Grove). F. R. W. Hemsley (Head of Clifton Rise). H. S. Burrows (Head of Clifton Manor). G. B. Robinson. A. P. Thompson. P. Daintrv. A. R. Walton. L. H. J. Archer. J. S. Fryer. T. S. Lamb. F. W. B. Pacey. D. V. Hewitt (Head of the Day Boys). A. G. Moore. J. L. McCowan. Captain of Rowing : A. P. Thompson. A. R. Walton. Sec. of Rowing : Captain of Hockey : G. B. Robinson. W. A. Clarke. Sec. of Hockey : G. A. Delgado. Sec. of Squash : G. A. Delgado. Sec. of Sports : G. A. Delgado (No. i platoon). Platoon D. V. Hewitt (No. 2 platoon). Commanders : A. G. Moore (No. 3 platoon). A. R. Walton (No. 4 platoon). Captain of Boxing : G. A. Delgado. G. A. Delgado. Editors of " The Peterite " : N. R. Dobree. A. G. Moore.

OBITUARY. OBITUARY.

THOMAS ARBUTHNOT EKINS, O.P.

Thomas Arbuthnot Ekins, son of the Rev. G. R. Ekins, was born at St. Thomas' Vicarage, Boston, on All Saints' Day, 1899 ; and educated at St. Olave's Preparatory School, York, under Mr. Gray, subsequently proceeding to St. Peter's. When 16 years of age, with his father's consent he enlisted in the Motor Transport, and served for two years in France, chiefly with the Lahore Division, until he obtained a commission in the R.F.C., now the R.A.F., which he held until demobilised in 1919. On the nomination of Lord French, Viceroy of Ire- land, he was given a cadetship in the Royal Irish Constabulary, and afterwards served as District Inspector at Bruff, Co. Limerick, until that loyal and efficient force was disbanded. About that time the Indian Government offered eleven vacancies in the Indian Police to ex-officers of the Indian Army and to exofficers of the R.I.C., and from over r,000 candidates Ekins was one of those selected. He sailed for India in September, 1923, and having passed in Police Law and in Urdu and Pushtu was appointed to Mardan, N.W.F., the Headquarters of the Guides. Here he was successful in bringing about a decrease of crime, and was complimented by the Inspector General. On Sunday evening, February 7th, while out riding he noticed a Pathan carrying an unlicensed rifle. When challenged the man bolted. Ekins, although unarmed, pursued him, when the man suddenly turned and fired, shooting Ekins dead. He was buried at Peshawar with full military honours. His father has received a most gracious message of sympathy from H.M. the King ; from Lord Reading, Viceroy of India ; and from Lord Birkenhead, Secreof State for India. " Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori."