July 1926 by StPetersYork

THE

PET ERITE. VOL. XXIV.

JULY, 1926.

No. 253

SCHOOL LETTER. N a résumé of the term's achievements first place must be given to our successful efforts on the river, with special regard to the magnificent performance of the School Boat in winning the Corporation Challenge Cup at Durham Regatta. We take this opportunity of offering our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Ping and the crew, and hope that their splendid feats will lead to a proportionate increase in the boat-house fund. The boaters, however, will have to look to their laurels, when the third boat (as the first and second dare not risk their reputation) rows the cricketers' boat, an event which will shortly take place ! The Cricket XI. has been rather disappointing this term : we started the season with bright prospects as far as batting was concerned, and indeed there is little doubt that we have a side, nearly all of whose members are fully capable of getting plenty of runs, but nevertheless we have unfortunately had some most amazing collapses, on which perhaps we should not dwell too long in view of a really magnificent victory over a very strong Craven Gentlemen XI. thanks largely to a brilliant century by C. L. Troop. Our main weakness has been in bowling, in which Daintry got little support, though he himself put up some brilliant performances, notably against Worksop College, whom we beat by one run thanks almost entirely to his splendid bowling. But when we came to play on really hard wickets we badly missed the services of Crawford. In direct contrast to the failure of the 1st XI. to fulfil our fondest expectations, the 2nd XI. has just brought their season to a close in a blaze

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of glory. They have gone through the term unbeaten and their measure of success is in no small way due to the skilful and painstaking coaching of Mr. Norwood, whom with his team we hasten to congratulate. The O.T.C. this term has been flourishing, and has entered upon a closer association with the Depot of the West Yorks. at Fulford Barracks. The intricacies of the Lewis Gun have been divulged at length to us by experts, and two platoons marched down to Fulford and fired on the Range. A valiant attempt to put five rounds from a Lewis gun into the middle of York by a cadet in No. i platoon was just arrested by the top of the range wall. We came through the Inspection satisfactorily despite the fact that bad weather had prevented us from having many parades in the early part of the term. Camp this year is to be held at Strensall, which we have not visited for five years. This term as usual is the scene of a great exodus of many of the senior members of the School, but their places should be ably filled next year, which we hope will witness an even more successful era in the history of the School than this which is now drawing to a close.

13 HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY. The dates for the celebrations of the 1300th Anniversary of the foundation of the School have been fixed for June 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1927. There will be a two days' Cricket Match and it is hoped that there will also be a one day match against the 2nd XI. as well. The service is to be held on June 26th. It is hoped that full particulars will be available for the next " Peterite," but this preliminary notice is to enable Old Peterites to make early arrangements to suit these dates.

OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD.

June, 1926. DEAR SIRS,

It is with some diffidence that we take up our pen to chronicle the events of a term that will go down to history as the strangest term Oxford has ever spent. We were just settling down to work when like a thunderbolt came the General Strike ;

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we were just settling down again when, like a lamb, comes he end of term. But we will tell what we can of our doings. During the strike this club assisted in no small way to run 1 he country. The Vice-President with his mighty hands

unloaded the great ships at Hull Wharves ; the Hon. Sec. did a very creditable imitation of the arm of the Law in Leeds ; other members were scattered over the country, some in Hull, others elsewhere, driving trams or buses, and maintaining Law and Order. But for the term little can be said. Eights week though shortened through the strike, was very successful, and Jupiter Pluvius was on the whole quite amenable to reason. But since hen the weather has been frankly bad, and members have been obliged reluctantly to content themselves with work. It is with real regret that we announce the departure of our Vice-President, N. K. Lindsay, who has been such a tower of strength to the club. As much, if not more than any, has he ontributed to the honour of the school by his many and varied activities. He throughout his time here preserved the very best traditions of St. Peter's. Though we grieve to lose him, we are confident that he will rise high in his profession, and carry the honour of the School with him. With no less regret, we are to lose J. W. Ford, whose work, though perhaps not so obvious as that of others, has always been for the welfare of the Club. He has striven untiringly for the good tone of the Club and we all feel sure that wherever he may be he will make his mark and that no mean one. N. K. Lindsay (B.N.C.), Vice-President, though faced with Schools, has yet striven manfully in his spare time to keep Oxford life bright. During the national upheaval he acquired a gentle touch with the carcases of pigs : what he does with this accomplishment in the piping times of peace, we do not know : no doubt it is useful. His dinner parties are famous (not " The Isis " passim.) For him, a quiet term : middle age descends upon him but still there are a few touches of youthfulness left. H. N. Hodd (Keble), Hon. Sec. is to be congratulated on rowing 7 in the Keble eight which went up every night, and also on being elected Hon. Sec. of College Boats for the coming year. There are rumours rife of his playing cricket. He is growing a moustache : why not ?

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R. F. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treasurer, also rowed in his college eight and is to be congratulated on his successful year's captaincy of his college Boat Club. His time has been very fully employed on the river and meetings have been inclined to suffer thereby. Next term, as Vice-President, he will, of course, be as regular as the clock. J. W. Ford (St. Edmund Hall), Hon. Auditor, continues to emulate the " lives of the bold " (see Solomon). That he was the first man to leave Oxford during the strike, and the last to return, is no doubt solely due to his largely developed sense of patriotism. However, he got back in time to ply a pretty blade for the St. Edmund Hall VIII. They will share in the general sorrow at his departure. (This week's riddle : when is a car not a car ? ). H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall), has played cricket this term when the weather has allowed him, with considerable success. He has probably spent more time than the rest of the club put together in working. His is a virtuous soul ; but we wish we could see more of him. E. G. B. Mack (Wadham), is to be congratulated on getting his Freshman's Cricket Trial. We cannot help feeling surprised that he has had no further chance to show his ability, after his creditable performance. He too works. He is very adept at playing both the severe schoolmaster and the undergraduate. J. C. Rodgers (Keble), Has played a lot of tennis. He is taking part in all three Keble Plays this year. Good luck to him ! He has also joined the O.U.D.S., where he will, no doubt, maintain the St. Peter's tradition. P. Young (St. Edmund Hall), is again, as usual, a man of mystery. We must apologise for this lack of knowledge, but it is unavoidable. Even if his doings are shrouded in obscurity, we give him the benefit of the doubt, and consider them as very respectable. Perhaps he has been working. When last heard of he was designing a costume for the O.U.D.S. Ball, to which he goes with the Vice-President's party. Bon voyage—and a safe return ! H. M. McGoverne has been taking an examination at Merton : we hope that he will prove very successful, and shall look forward to his cheerful presence among us next term,

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

Among welcome visitors to Oxford this term we may mention particularly Mr. Yeld, who was looking as genial and healthy as ever, Mr. K. H. Rhodes, who was with us for a short weekend, and Mr. Basil Radford, who has been acting at the New Theatre. The Vice-President for next year is R. F. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), and the other officers, E. G. H. Mack (Wadham), Secretary, J. C. Rodgers (Keble), Treasurer, and H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall), Auditor. In conclusion we hope the weather has not been a hindrance to school cricket, and that there will be a great gathering on St. Peter's Day. We look forward eagerly to welcoming many new faces amongst us from the School next term. Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. July loth, 1926. DEAR SIRS, This term has been too long. It may almost be said to have been two terms with the " National Crisis " in the middle. But at last we have reached the end both of the term and of work—for a time. Every member has been working hard, in order, in the language of any of our predecessors, " to shed lustre on the fair fame of the school by his many and varied activities." This is our trouble. There have been few meetings as a result of a certain " strike " and the chaos it caused, and so little is known of members' doings. Do we meet one in the street and ask him what he has been doing, he says " Working, and now I must go and do some more work good-bye." Indeed the grace with which some flourish a punt pole seems to be in the nature of " corroborative detail to an otherwise bald and unconvincing " not narrative perhaps, but statement.

During the term a state of National Emergency was declared which drew all the flower of the chivalry of Cambridge flocking to the Truncheon and the Wheel, the Dock-yard and the frozen meat Warehouse. Our School is used to crises, it answered to the call. Blair, Wightman, Bullen and Richardson padded a pretty hoof in the Special Constabulary the three former acquiring fabulous wealth by graft and other " backsheech," are now talking of buying cars ! Headlam moved rapidly through

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the country in a mechanically propelled vehicle at the call of his country, but is now out of hospital and on a fair way to recovery. This is just a rough report, but when the Government issues a White (or is it Blue ?) Paper it will all doubtless be down in detail. For the rest of the term a few facts have come to light. Our Pugilistic President has been fighting a few policemen in his spare time ( suo sponte ' of course), and during the " long " will be " starring " in the Cambridge and Oxford Boxing Team on tour in S. Africa. We wish him luck and must congratulate him on this tribute to his prowess as an athlete, for he has already earned a reputation as a scholar of the older school (Psychology special). Leversedge has been mysterious in his movements, but through the fog of reticence we catch a glimpse of brilliant achievements which cannot effectively be hidden by any bushel. He is on tour in " Yurrup " but under what disguise we do not know. We need not ask Headlam if he is working, as he has moved his rooms to a quieter quarter, presumably because there he will get that peace and seclusion so essential to the philosophy he practices. Richardson has been seen wandering about on the river, and has been elected Hon. Treasurer of the C.U. Medical Society, which, if he displays agility amongst the Petty Cash we interpret as a good omen for the School Boathouse, its speedy erection. Bullen has been playing cricket and was a " limb of the Law " during the strike. Except that he plays Chess we know of no vicious kink in a character which he assures us is " the true embodiment of everything that is excellent," as flawless and faultless as a new-laid egg. We leave it at that. Brown, too, is reticent, but is known to be a member of the Artillery, and has been distinctly seen dashing down Grange Road on horse-back drawing a gun (per the horse, of course). Storrs-Fox and Parkinson are in digs' together and their occupations are engulfed in sempiternal obscurity. Storrs-Fox can seldom be severed from Parkinson, similarly (of blessed memory) it follows that Parkinson is rarely without Storrs-Fox. We ask Storrs-Fw what Parkinson is doing, and are treated to a scheme of life, which if carried out, would be the sickening despair of Nero. We ask Parkinson what Storrs-Fox does. The details are artistically altered but the main theme is the same. We cannot judge of the truth of this matter, it is beyond us. We have seen Storrs-Fox disporting himself on a sliding seat

in the Emmanuel " getting-on " boat, Parkinson we must leave

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to his scheme of life. Triffitt is now a mere mass of wheels. He has, by some occult science been crystallised into metal, and clanks on his way " Work, golf, work work, golf, work." More we cannot say because he rarely seems to leave his enginehouse. Marwood has not been seen for some time. Long is it since the streets of Cambridge have rung with his merry prattle. It is whispered that he is gone, whither we all must one day go, " down." During this term we have had the pleasure of welcoming many " shining morning faces " as honest Will has it. We hope that they have achieved the success which their attention to their studies deserves. Nay, but who are we to judge ? Let us be charitable and wish that they may have passed their exams. with honour and glory. We look forward to seeing them next year. (Lest we should be accused of ambiguity in this last sentence, we mention that we'd prefer to see them in stat. pup ") Wishing the School every success, We remain, Sirs, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

COMMEMORATION DAY.

Reprinted from the " Yorkshire Herald " of Monday, June 28th. June 26th and 27th being Commemoration Days at St. Peter's School, York, which was founded in the seventh century, and is the ancient school of the cathedral church of St. Peter of York, the annual " speeches " took place on the former day within the big Hall at the School. On the Sunday afternoon the commemoration service was held in the chapel. The preacher was the Venerable Archdeacon T. R. Lindsay, Archdeacon of Cleveland. The Dean of York (Dr. Lionel Ford) presided in his capacity as chairman of the governing body of the School. Accompanying him on the platform were the following governors :The Rev. Chancellor Austen. the Rev. Canon T. B. Guy. and Mr. K. E. T. Wilkinson, together with the Headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne). The Hall was crowded.

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The Headmaster, presenting his report on the year's work at the School, and alluding to the presence of the Dean of York, said he trusted that the day of the Victorian headmaster had passed away—the day in which he was surrounded with unapproachable sanctity, and the day in which the headmaster regarded his pupils as nameless specimens of little individuality to be reached only by the aid of a microscope. Were it not so, it would be with consternation that he should deliver the report of the School's doings to the late headmaster of Harrow (Dr. Ford). To him he would like to accord the heartiest of welcomes on that his first official appearance at a St. Peter's School function. Mr. Toyne trusted that Dr. Ford's association with that ancient foundation would provide him with fragrant and pleasant memories of his past educational work. But while they said " Long live the King," they must not cry " Le roi est mort," for the present Dean of Westminster was of very active and real assistance to the School, when chairman of governors. He would therefore, like to take the opportunity of bearing public testimony to the work of Dr. Foxley Norris. While chairman of the governing body of the School, Dr. Foxley Norris saw through and actively supported all the manifold changes that had transformed and raised the status of St. Peter's. It was during his time as chairman he realised that the equipment, grounds, staff, and general facilities were really inadequate. With Dr. Foxley Norris's clear vision and sympathetic co-operation they could never have reached their present position. Schools of the character of St. Peter's always found embarrassments financially. In work, a sixth form of four had become a sixth of over twenty, a very difficult thing to do. The staff had increased more than double, and advanced work was now done in classics, history, mathematics and science. The good work in those last two branches was recognised in the flattering report of the Board of Education Inspectors. In 1915 there was no advanced work in either of the last three subjects. The amelioration in playing fields and equipment was perhaps even more striking because it met the eye of the casual observer. There again the late Dean was ever ready to assist in making visionary dreams a reality. There was one dream, however, that Dr. Foxley Norris left unrealised, but which he (Mr. Toyne) hoped would come true next year on the occasion of the thirteen hundredth anniversary of the School. St. Peter's School, as they were all aware, went very far back into the past. The very grounds upon which the school was built belonged to Guy Fawkes—it now belonged to them, and they possessed the

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actual deeds for it as they would see in the School History. The dream which they all hoped would come true next year was the provision of the sadly needed block of new form rooms. They were needed for the completion of the educational development of the School. The new block would comprise library, art room, music rooms, two form rooms, and new day boy common rooms. They had already got the ground for them. Their erection with a quadrangle would be a fitting way of showing their appreciation of the thirteen hundred years of life. Another scheme he would like to see undertaken was the enlargement of that big Hall, which enlargement would bring it up to the dignity of the School. To him it was marvellous how Soo people did, each year, put up with present inconveniences and terrible discomforts when watching the theatrical performances given there. If an enlargement of the Hall could be made it would make St. Peter's School one of the finest public schools in the kingdom in every way. THE SCHOOL HISTORY.

Mr. Toyne said that every year he liked to think that something new had been done in connection with the School. The new thing this year was, of course, the publication of the School History, and this year would be remembered by future generations on that account. The history had been expected for a long time. They must consider that it covered a long period but now that it had got into the hands of the public, he thought readers would have to admit that its publication had been well worth waiting for. A great deal of research had been required. The reviews of the publication had been universally cordial. The only complaints received were from Peterites of the four latest regimes, who considered that sufficient space had not been given to their own times. Personally he thought that was a great compliment to the author (the Rev. Angelo Raine, an Old Peterite), because it seemed to show that he had kept the balance and proportion cleverly. He would like to congratulate Mr. Raine upon his achievement. ANNUS MIRABILIS.

Turning to the work of the School during the past year, Mr. Toyne said the School had Ead an " annus mirabilis " in athletics. In cricket, football, and hockey they had won no fewer than 35 first team matches and lost only two. One of the two lost matches was played against Old Peterites at football. The other one was at cricket against Durham. As was proved

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by the School History, they had never had such a record before, and he thought he could safely say that no school of the size of St. Peter's had a greater diversity of interests. Emphasis was laid upon that aspect of the school-life by the Government inspectors, and it applied not only to the upper work and school societies, but also to the games and life of the School. Personally, he was convinced that a diversity of interests had a diversity of uses. It gave boys adaptability and opportunity of following their own bent, as well as playing for the school. They had also figured largely in the Public School squash racquets, and had played the first inter-school match at Queens with Haileybury. To bring that magnificent record to a fitting close, the School crew of ter a very narrow defeat in the final of the White Rose Challenge Cup at the York Regatta, journeyed to Durham and brought home a magnificent trophy in the shape of the Durham Corporation Challenge Cup. Though that trophy had travelled to Oundle, it had never before come to the Yorkshire Ouse. He was sure that all who had watched the very steady improvement in the School rowing would join with him in offering the crew and their coaches heartiest congratulations. In addition to all that three old Peterites were included in the eights at Oxford and Cambridge. Referring to the proposed new boat-house that erection would not be one of the thirteen hundredth anniversary celebrations for the simple reason that he believed it would be erected before that date. The trophy which had been won at Durham had already received prominence in the columns of the local newspapers, and as a result of the comments made he had already received subscriptions towards the new boat-house. Four cheques had arrived that morning. The cup would be on view in the Art Room, and could be filled, not with spirituous liquors, but with good sound Bradburys, all of which would be devoted towards the object they had in view. VALUE OF THE O.T.C. During the past year no fewer than fifteen boys had been successful in certificate " A " examination, which fact compared most favourably with other O.T.C.s of similar strength to theirs. The value of the O.T.C. work was often much underestimated by both parents and boys, but it was easy to see the difference between schools without the O.T.C. and those with efficient corps. Doubtless, boys often grumbled at parades, but every soldier did that. Boys did not see the immediate gain of turning out smartly, but it was most essential, if good citizens were to be turned out, that they should learn when

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young that some of their spare time must be devoted to some pursuit other than the pursuit of pure pleasure. No game which did not demand some trouble, some grind, and some grit ; shouldfinapcergsholame,TO.Cwnt further, and gave boys some idea of discipline, citizenship, and also if the training were on right lines, it should make for adaptability and flexibility of mind. In the recent highly satisfactory report on the School by the Board of Education, one of the most interesting facts brought out, was the large and growing percentage of St. Peter's boys who have gone forward to the universities. During the last three years, the report states, no fewer than 49 have gone to Oxford, Cambridge, Leeds and Edinburgh. The greater part had gone to Oxford and Cambridge. That was a good percentage for a school having about 200 senior students. All had done particularly well in class lists and in games. Besides an old Peterite figuring in the cricket and football freshmen's matches at Oxford, this year they had three " Blues " at Cambridge. One (Elliott Smith), had got into the Sudan Civil Services, another (L. F. Leversedge), had got into the Rhodesian Civil Service, and the third (A. T. Blair), was now sitting for a medical scholarship. That was the real test of a school—the success of its old pupils. If boys left school when i6 or 17 they were unformed, and the school had not much chance, but it had been proved again and again that when a boy stayed his full time, he more than profited by it, and what was more it more often than not happened that the parents profited financially in the long run. QUESTION OF CAREERS.

The question of careers was ever before the parents, and should be before the older boys as well. His advice was " Do not be afraid to take risks, and don't go for the early and easyto-get jobs too readily." He had noticed that gradually the many schemes of immigration for public school boys were finding more favour. The Colonies were doing more to induce that type of emigrant, and they were very wide awake in the matter. A citizen cost the State a considerable amount in education up to the age of 17 or i8, and that cost was borne by England. The Colonies, therefore, could afford to give a bonus, having already realised the economic value of the youth. The prosperous development of the West and Middle West of the United States of America was often attributed to the Homestead Acts, but he would say that a far truer cause was that during the expansion there citizens were born at the economic and productive age of from 17 to 3o years of age. He thought the

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colonial schemes were to the benefit of both Colonies and Motherland, but emigrants must not expect everything to be ready for them. They must have grit, a determination to work, and character. Those were the three chief essentials. Mr. Toyne concluded by paying great tribute to the loyalty of the School Staff and to their efficient work. He was most grateful to them. WINNERS OF PRIZES.

The prize-winners were as follows :The Archbishop of York's prize for Classics, J. S. Fryer. The Dean of York's prize for Mathematics, J. L. McCowen. Stephenson prize for Greek, J. R. Pope. Whytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity, (Senior), J. N. Bamforth ; ( Junior) A. G. Kirk. The Headmaster's prize for European History, F. W. B. Pacey. English Essay, J. L. McCowen. Headmaster's prize for Latin Prose, J. S. Fryer. Elocution prizes presented by the Old Peterite Club—Senior School-1, A. G. Moore '- 2, 5. M. Mclldowie. Junior School— ', A. V. Sewell ; 2, R. White. Modern Language prizes (French), N. R. Dobree ; (German), M. W. Crabtree. Science prize, J. L. McCowen. Art prizes—Senior School-1, J. L. Wood ; 2, C. Lee. Junior School-1, T. H. D. Wilson. CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS.

The Dean of York, after the distribution of prizes, addressed the gathering. He felt that the occasion marked an epoch in his own life in this regard, that he had passed from the position of governed to that of governor. The reason for his being in the chair was owing to the fact that as Dean of York he was chairman of governors, and the change represented perhaps more than they would expect it did. Governors might be ornamental people, but they might be very tiresome people. He, however, was convinced that his position as a governor would be happy. He hoped that the record of progress which the headmaster had referred to would not be dimmed or become diminished in any

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way during the period of his governorship. Referring to the excellent report of the Board of Education inspectors, the Dean observed that Mr. Toyne in his modesty had omitted to mention that the report also stated that the progress of the , School " reflected the energy and capacity of the headmaster," and that " had it not been for the confidence inspired by his personality such developments under circumstances of considerable difficulty would not have been possible." That was very high testimony indeed. The further developments to which the headmaster had alluded, and undoubtedly would prove a boon, could not be effected without money. It must also be borne in mind that after the new buildings had been erected and equipped, rates and taxes upon them had to be paid, while in addition there would be the extra cost of additional upkeep. There was nothing more absolutely English than the public school system. It had been the despair and the envy of all other nations and those who had not had any practical experience of public school education sighed after it. They "at St. Peter's might well be proud that they had behind them all those 1,30o years of history, a record which he believed no other school in the country could rival. Analysing the process of public school education, the Dean said it taught a boy how to spend his life in the service of his fellows. It was not always so. He urged parents to encourage the development of their boys natural desire to spread themselves out, whether that desire took on colonial enterprise, helping the poor in their own country, or going out into the missionary fields abroad. On the other hand he advised the boys not to make their ideas too big. He did not think they would have very far to seek finding the secret of the success of public school education in this country. A public school took a boy at the most impressionable age out of the narrow circle of home life. At that time he might have great opinions of himself, but on leaving home he found himself a mere nobody and that he had got to live for the benefit of the new society in which he found himself. He counselled the boys to throw themselves heart and soul into the life of the school. Let them be proud of St. Peter's and let them give their School a chance of doing its best for them by resolving that they would do their best for the School. THE DEAN THANKED.

The Rev. Chancellor Austen proposed a vote of thanks to the Dean for presiding and congratulated York and St. Peter's upon having Dr. Ford as chairman of the governing body of the School, he having been headmaster of one of the greatest schools

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in the country. Chancellor Austen also paid tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Toyne and others for their work in the promotion of the annual dramatic performances given in that Hall, and remarked that York was greatly indebted to them. Mr. K. E. T. Wilkinson seconded, and remarked that the governors of the School had already had good experience of Dr. Ford's helpfulness, and it was a great privilege to have him presiding over them. The vote of thanks was carried with acclamation. The boys raised cheers from the gallery for the Dean, the governors, Mr. and Mrs. Toyne and the members of the School Staff. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Toyne held an " at home '' on the lawns, and a cricket match was played between the School team and Old Peterites. Aquatic Sports took place in the School Baths. The large number of visitors, too, found much pleasure in viewing the works of art in the art room of the School, where was also on view the handsome Durham Corporation trophy which the School's crew won a week ago. The British Legion Military Prize Band, under the conductorship of Mr. H. W. Kelf, played an excellent programme of musical selections.

OLD PETERITES' DINNER. Mr. S. M. Toyne presided at the Annual Dinner of the Old Peterite Club, at the Royal Station Hotel, York, on Saturday evening, June 2 6 th , when about 4o members were present. After the loyal toast, Mr. P. B. Lambert, proposing " The School," said he was struck by the changes that had taken place during the past 70 years. He felt that there was one change what was very striking, and that was the study of modern languages. The staff had helped to make the School what it was, and he hoped they would continue on the same lines,

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The Chairman, in responding, said that on June 24th, 25th and 26th next year there would be held the i,3ooth celebration of the School's foundation. With regard to the work of the School, during the year they had been well represented in the medical profession, which would be very gratifying to all present. The School had done well in athletics, having won the Boxing competition for schools in the Northern Command. Some years ago Mr. P. B. King re-started rowing at the School, and only recently the crew had had two victories at York Regatta and at Durham. Both the Rugby and Hockey teams had been successful in winning high percentages in matches played. Mr. Toyne remarked, " It is important that we should not be known for one thing alone." It was useful to have diversity of interests, as they were extremely useful in after life. There was " good life " in the School at the present moment, and a good spirit was going on from year to year. That spirit could only be kept by the Old Boys supporting the School. He hoped that next year a large number of Old Boys would be present to take part in the celebrations. Dr. Chapman, proposing " Success to the History of the School," said he was very glad that a book had been published. He had found that people who had not been to St. Peter's School were taking in it a keen interest. The School was never on such a firm basis as it was to-day. The World War showed people the necessity of being in a good physical condition, and in Mr. Toyne they had a man to suit the time. He had never known anybody rise more thoroughly to the needs of the time than Mr. Toyne. He felt that the history of the School would do a great deal to help the progress of the School. Dr. H. E. K. Reynolds responding, complimented the author (the Rev. Angelo Raine) on the way in which the book had been compiled. The future of the School was exceedingly bright. The Secretary (Colonel H. C. Scott) said that some Old Peterites might find it difficult to get to York for the celebrations next year, but it would help matters greatly if those who lived in the district offered hospitality to those who came from a distance. The School had the use of a river which very few other schools had, and this year the School crew had fully justified the possession of its privileges. Mr. A. W. Ping, coach to the rowing crew, said that they were in urgent need of funds for the new boathouse. He had had an offer from two old boys-to give 5 each to the boathouse fund if twelve other persons would do the same.

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AQUATIC SPORTS.

The Chairman at once promised to give The meeting closed with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne."

LIFE A GREAT ADVENTURE. The Venerable Archdeacon Lindsay (Archdeacon of Cleveland), preaching at the Commemoration Service on Sunday, June 27th, said that life in God was a great adventure. We did not know what lay ahead, and we did not greatly care, so long as we knew that our Leader knew, and was giving us express orders. We were here to obey. God made us because He wanted us. We should not be alive at this moment if He did not want us and did not love us. The work He fitted us for was the one thing in this world for us to do. If we took on that work and did it for Him, we could be quite sure of great difficulties and problems that would exercise every bit of our manhood. But if we won through, at the end we should have come to what was the crown of life, the Master's " Well done ! " All through our life God wanted every one of us to be original, to be pioneers, to be out and ready for adventure. Originality meant first-hand experience. We might be going through the experience of everyone else, but it was our experience and we should face it for the first time. There was power and there was possibility of great deeds in everyone of us, and what hindered us was, first of all, blindness to the vision, deafness to the call of God, and moral cowardice in not facing up to it when we saw it. It was a poor life that put safety first, and insured itself against every risk.

AQUATIC SPORTS. The finals of the Aquatic Sports were held in the School Baths on the 26th of June. Greater interest was stimulated this year by the introduction of a Tug-of-War and a Relay Race. The form shown by the competitors was fair, but there is room for a great deal of improvement. Haigh-Lumby was prominent with three firsts and M. E. Hodgson was very speedy in the Relay Race. Much credit is due to Mr. Milnes and the judges who helped to make the Sports successful.

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Results :— I. 2 Lengths–Backstroke ( Junior) :—Ist Greeves ; 2nd, Pickersgill. 2.

4 Lengths–Breaststroke (Open) :—Ist Sharpe.

3. Junior Dive :—Ist Webster ; 2nd Trimmer mi. 4. Open Dive :—Ist Haigh-Lumby ; 2nd Sharpe. 5. ma. 6.

I Length Junior (Free) :—Ist Trimmer mi ; 2nd Metcalfe 2 Lengths (Open) :—Ist Limpisvasti ; 2nd Wilson.

7. Junior Plunge

Battimer ; 2nd Williams mi.

8. Open Plunge :—Ist Haigh-Lumby ; 2nd Bullock. 4

9. 3 Lengths–Breaststroke Williams mi.

( Junior ) :—Ist Grieves ; 2nd

io. 4 Lengths–Backstroke MacCowen mi.

(Open) :—Ist Limpisvasti ; 2nd

II.

Tug-of-War :—Ist School House.

12. Relay Race

Grove ; 2nd School House.

13. Obstacle Race

Haigh Lumby ; 2nd Limpisvasti.

ATHLETIC SPORTS. leThe Sports were held at the end of last term on the Cricket field on Monday, March 29th, and fine weather favoured the proceedings. Dobree is to be congratulated on winning the Victor Ludorum and the Grove on winning the Sports Shield. The House were rather unfortunate in losing the Shield, as they met with very bad luck in the Relay Race, which proved the decisive factor in the competition. The Hon. Mrs. E. G. Tew very kindly presented the prizes. The following are the results :– Ioo Yards (open).—I, Dobree ;

Quarter Mile (open).---I, Dobree ;

Delgado. Time—II secs. 2,

Wilcox. Time-58 secs.

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Half Mile (open).—I, Thompson ; 2, Walton. Time-2 mins. 155secs. Mile (open).—I, Walton ; 2, Thompson. Time-4 mins. 57-secs Steeplechase (open).—I, Buchanan ; 2, Archer.

Bullock. Long Jump (open).—I, Sharp ; 2, Somerset. Length 17 ft. 54 in. ioo Yards (open handicap).—I, Platts, 10 yds. ; 2, Smallman, 7 yds. Half Mile (open handicap).—I, Houghton, 95 yds. ; 2, Hill, Ioo yds. 220 Yards (open handicap).—I, Stathers, 27 yds. ; 2, Platts' 18 yds. 220 Yards (under i5).—i, Patrick ; 2, G. J. Burton. High Jump (open).—I, Dobree ;

Quarter Mile (under i6).—I, Somerset ; Long Jump (under 15).—I, Rhodes ;

C. Dixon.

Richards.

Etherington. Ioo Yards (under r4).—I, S. Wareham ; 2, Bean. ioo Yards (under i6).—i, Troop ; 2, L. C. Lamb. Steepleechase (under I5).—I, Bean ; 2, Patrick. High Jump (under i5).—I, Patrick ;

Ioo Yards ( Junior School handicap).—I, Barton, scr. ; 2, Walker 3 yds. Young ; 2, Barton. High Jump (Junior School, over J. Williams ; 2, High Jump ( Junior School, under Barton. • 8o Yards (Junior School, handicap).-1, Lyth, scr. ; 2, Croskell, scr. St. Lawrence, 6o Yards (Junior School, handicap, under 4 yds. ; 2, De Burgh, 7 yds. Junior School Steeplechase.—I, Young ; 2, A. B. MacIldowie. Old Boys' Race.-1. K. H. Rhodes ;

W. A. Pritt.

Inter-House Relay Race.—I, Clifton Grove ; Inter-House Tug-of-War.—I,

Clifton Rise.

Clifton Manor.

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SQUASH COMPETITIONS.

HOUSE HOCKEY MATCHES. Manor Dayboys

Manor Rise

Manor

Grove School House

Grove.

Grove

On paper the Grove, Manor and School House appeared to be very equal teams, but the Grove beat both Houses comfortably by 3 goals to nil. The Dayboys, probably the weakest team, put up a very good fight against the Manor.

THE SCHOOL OPEN SQUASH RACQUETS CHAMPIONSHIP. N. R. Dobree 1R. G. Bullen R. G. Bullen f W.O. R. G. Bullen Dobree scr. 2-0 Williams I R.B.Sharp C. F.Williams f 2-I

Delgado 2-0

H.H. Thomas 1Delgado G. A. Delgado f 2—o

Delgado 2-0

1Wilson R. Wilson 2-I W. G. Hutton M. J. Bennion 1Ben.nion 2-0 P. M. Perry f C. J .C. Bennett l Bennett G. M. Curtois f 2-I

J. N. Bullen 2-0

Bennett 2—o J. N.

l Dixon C. Dixon J. M. Birkett 2-0 J. N. Bullen J. N. Bullen I W. H. 2-0 2-0 I Buchanan J. N. Bullen J

Bullen

2-0

SQUASH

RACQUETS HANDICAP.

J. Burton w.o. Burton J. + 7 Walton scr. C. Dixon 2-0 2 Walton + 9 C. Dixon 2-I 3 Dixon owe 2 hands and 2 R. Dixon 2-0 4 Yates + 8 Curtois w.o. }Curtois 2-I 5 Troop + 9 J. N. Bullen, scr. 6 Curtois + 4 7 Bullen J. N. owe 2 hands }Bullen 2-0 }-R. Dixon [and io 8 Sharp + 6 2--I Hutton 2-0 9 Cameron + 8 Hutton-2-I ro Hutton + 7 5 Pacey 2-0 Pacey + I I 12 Ferguson + 9 C. F. Williams w.o 13 Dobree owe 2nd hands -Hutton 2-0 f Dobree scr. 14 Williams, C. F., scr. -Bennett 2-0 15 W. F. Dixon + 9 }Dixon 2-I 1 Bennett 2-I 16 Bennion + 6 Bennett 2-0 17 Hodgson + 8 18 Bennett + 3 Z Birkett 2-0 19 Thomas + 6 }Bullen 2-0 z 20 Birkett + 6 21 Bullen R. G. owe 2 { Bullen 2-0 R. G. Bullen w.o. 22 McCowen + 7 J q J Delgado scr. 23 Delgado owe 2 hands and 5 Delgado 2-0 24 Alderson + 8 R. G. Bullen }Buchanan 2-1 25 Crarer + 10 2-I Wilson 2-0 26 Buchanan + 3 J }Wilson 2-0 27 Wilson + 6 Clarke 28 Moore + 10 2-0 Perry 2-1 29 Ives + 9 3o Perry + 7 }Perry 2-0 E. Williams 2-0 31 Williams, E. F. + 7 32 Sola + II }Clarke 2-0 Clarke 2-o 33 Crabtree + 8 }Clarke 2-1 34 Clarke + 7 Robinson 2-0 35 Burton G. --I- 9 36 Robinson -I- 4 }

Clarke 2-I

cIVOI CIN VII

CRICKET.

105

CRICKET RETROSPECT. by " Pavilion Critic." The first Eleven has only one more match to play, and has come out with the same record as last year—won io, lost 3. Unfortunately two of these losses were against other schools, and in both cases the XI. did not play up to its form, but without these disasters the occupation of the pavilion critic would be gone ! The batting of the team should have been very strong, but many of the old stagers were not consistent and it was left to the newcomers on more than one occasion to pull the match out of the fire—the outstanding success being C. L. Troop, who has early in life discovered the fact that the bat should hit the ball and not the ball the bat. Bennett, Bullen and Elliott have all had their days and when in form it is difficult to see why any of these should not make a century, but they are apt to be shaky starters. The brunt of the bowling has fallen on the Captain, P. Daintry, who has taken over sixty wickets, and no other bowler has been very consistent. Trimmer has the best action and has done well though in the Durham match the wet conditions seemed to put him off more than the others. This was particularly unfortunate as he did not re-appear in the side for some time. Delgado bowled vigorously and occasionally got in a really nasty ball, but the team wanted a Crawford to act as a foil to Daintry. On reviewing the season, however, it must be admitted that the bowlers did very well and the other sides were dismissed cheaply. After all is said about batting and bowling, fielding is often the deciding factor in school matches and there is no doubt that in this particular we were not quite as good as last year. Clarke was brilliant and Daintry was very smart and has a very quick return from any place in front of the wicket, but on the whole there was a lack of anticipation, which was found out when the grounds became harder. Once or twice the team was really on its toes noticeably at that very pleasant match at Hillam, but there must be more slip catching between matches, if there are to be no weak spots. The competition for the last places was very keen as the top players in the second XI. would in many years have found their way into the first. Williams, who did well for the 1st XI. and Hudson are both prominent, but there is a solid phalanx of talent, which has given the second XI. the proud distinction of holding an unbeaten record. The fielding is sound, but again there is a marked lack of anticipation though exception must be made of Hudson, who is " on the ball " all the time. It was disappointing that our opponents had to scratch all the Colts' matches, but judging from the general level of cricket in

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the School, I should say that there is an abundance of evidence that the high standard of the last two seasons should be more than maintained.

CHARACTERS. P. DAINTRY a keen captain, who was always out to do his best for the side. His bowling of two years ago came back and he stood the strain of a heavy season well. Excellent fielder in front of point. . J. N. BULLEN, a fine left hand batsman—still weak on the leg stump, has improved a great deal in the field. H. S. BURROWS has never reached his form as a bat, but was most useful as a change bowler. W. ELLIOTT is developing into a convincing fielder and always looks as if he should make runs. C. J. C. BENNETT, a solid and imperturbable first wicket batsman, who has made many useful scores for the team, a favourite of the gods, who control the ball. C. J. WILCOX never found his form of last year except in the M.C.C. match. C. L. TROOP, the success of the newcomers, a plucky and improving wicket-keeper and a really good batsman. His century against the Craven Gentlemen was a first rate performance and worthy of its reward. G. A. DELGADO, the only bowler with any pace, and he kept it up well on the hottest days, made some good scores also. J. B. CHAPMAN, a promising batsman and a clever fielder. W. A. CLARKE, a brilliant fielder, who was quite worth watching. He should try to be more forceful batting. A. J. TRIMMER, a bowler with a swerve, and action. Usually he kept a good length and often comes off the pitch a bit quicker than expected.

SCHOOL V. MASTERS. Played at Home on Thursday, May 13th, 1926. This was the first match of the season, and was played in good weather, The School won the toss and batted first, but declared

107

CRICKET.

at 258 for 4 wickets. Elliot who had a very fine innings was top scorer, although lucky at being missed, before he reached the ten mark. Bullen followed close in his train, playing a very sound innings, although being a little unsteady at first. The Masters failed at 131. Mr. Chilman batted brilliantly, scoring at a great rate. Maclldowie bowled very efficiently, getting both Mr. Toyne's and Mr. Chilman's wicket. It might be mentioned that Mr. Norwood was very cunning in placing his field. Thus, the School won their first match. SCHOOL. W. Elliott st S. M. Toyne, Esq. 89 b D. Norwood, Esq C. J. C. Bennett c S. M. Toyne, Esq., b K. G. Chilman Esq. 1 4 J. N. Bullen c S. M. Toyne, Esq., b J. T. Davis, Esq.... 78 C. J. W. Wilcox c K. G. Chilman, Esq. b D Norwood, Esq. 35 22 H. S. Burrows, not out G. A. Delgado not out .4 P. Daintry C. L. Troop }- Did not bat W. A. Clarke J. D. Maclldowie C. Dixon

Extras Total for 4 wkts.

Inns. decl.

MASTERS. K. G. Chilman, Esq. b MacIldowie Col. J. C. R. King st C. L. Troop b Daintry S. M. Toyne, Esq. lbw. b MacIldowie Rev. F. H. Barnby c Bullen b Daintry J. T. Davis, Esq not out D. Norwood, Esq. b Burrows W. H. Milnes, Esq. b Burrows K. H. Rhodes, Esq. c Wilcox b Maclldowie P. H. Sykes, Esq. b MacIldowie L. H. G. Baker, Esq. c Dixon b MacIldowi6 F. H. Potter, Esq. run out Extras

258

School Bowling Analysis :0. J. D. Maclldowie... ••• 12 H. S. Burrows ... 6.3 P. Daintry I0 C. J. W. Wilcox ... 4 C. Dixon ... I

R. 27 14

32 I

9 2 27 0 0

19 0 0

3 6 131

Total

M. 8 3

W. 5 2 2 0 0

SCHOOL v. S. M. TOYNE ESQ'S XI.

Mr. Toyne won the toss, and decided to bat. The innings lasted until tea, when it was declared closed. Mr. Toyne reached 5o in half an hour. Mr. Davis also reached 5o, .but was slightly longer in doing so. After tea the School batted, but were no match for the bowling, Bennett and Delgado being the only players to play up to their usual standard.

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CRICKET.

S. M. TOYNE EsQ's XI. Col. Dunnington-Jefferson c Burrows b Daintry S. M. Toyne Esq. b Delgado... Rev. F. H. Barnby st Troop b Daintry J. T. Davis, Esq. c Troop b Delgado D. Wormald b Daintry J. B. D. Chapman c Troop b Delgado Col. J. C. R. King b Daintry D. Norwood, Esq. b Delgado... Capt. Hon. B. Foljambe not out Roberts, F. W. c Elliott b Maclldowie C. Dixon did not bat.

Extras

SCHOOL. C. J. C. Bennett c Wormald b

14 5o 21 53 6 2 7 6 37 12

Total for 9 wkts.

P. Daintry G. A. Delgado J. D. McIldowie C. J. W. Wilcox H. S. Burrows

Inns. dcl.

•• • ... ... ...

Rev. F. H. Barnby W. Elliott, c Wormald b J. T. Davis, Esq. J. N. Bullen lbw. b Capt. Foljambe C. J. W. Wilcox, b Capt. Foljambe H. S. Burrows st Wormald b Rev. F. H. Barnby G. A. Delgado st Wormald b Roberts C. L. Troop b Rev. F. H. Barnby W. H. Holliday, c S.M. Toyne, Esq., b Rev. F. H. Barnby . P. Daintry c Wormald b S. M. Toyne Esq. W. A. Clark not out J. D. Maclldowie c Capt. Foljambe, b S. M. Toyne, Esq. Extras

239

13 7 28

4 13 9 3 119

Total

0. 18

•••

46 5o

4 4

• ••

•••

9 19

SCHOOL V. NORTHERN COMMAND.

Played at Home. May 26th. The School batted first and declared at the tea interval, having scored 201 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Bullen had a very fine innings, and Wilcox was very unlucky in not reaching his 5o. The Northern Command had scored 109 runs for 5 wickets, when a storm broke, and further play was abandoned. SCHOOL.

NORTHERN COMMAND.

W. Elliott b Capt. Love II C. J. C. Bennett c Capt. Foljambe b Lt.-Col. Maude 21

Lt. G. G. J. Clifford c Troop b Trimmer Gen. Sir C. H. Harington b Delgado 32 Capt. W. Y. Price not out 43 Capt. Hon. B. Foljambe c Wilcox b Trimmer Capt. G. R. S. Love b Burrows 16 Maj. B. S. Moss-Blundell c & b Burrows 16 Capt. G. Roupell not out Lt. C. E. A. O'Callaghan Lt.-Col. C. G. Maude L Did not bat. Capt. A. B. Thompson Lt. Jackson Extras

J. N. Bullen b Capt. Love 6o C. J. W. Wilcox c Maj. MossBlundell b Capt. Love 44

H. S. Burrows c& b Capt. Foli8 jambe G. A. Delgado b Capt.Foljambe 15 C. F. Williams not out 5 W. A. Clark c Capt. Price b 20 Capt. Love

C. L. Troop J. D. Maclldowie }- Did not bat. A. J. Trimmer Extras 7 Total for 7 wkts.

201

Total for 5 wkts

109

CRICKET.

Bowler. H. S. Burrows ... A. J. Trimmer ... J. D. Maclldowie G. A. Delgado ...

109

M. 2

5 6 3

9 33 27 40

8.2

W. 2 2 0 I

SCHOOL v. BORDER REGIMENT. May 29th. The School batted first and declared at the tea interval, having lost 6 wickets for 189 runs. Elliott had a very fine innings, and was not dismissed. The Border Regiment were no match for the School's bowling. Daintry taking 7 wickets for 29 runs. SCHOOL. C. J. C. Bennett c Pte. Etches b Lt. Shepard C. J. W. Wilcox lbw b Lt. Shepard J. N. Bullen c Sgt. Fowler b S /Dr. Jackson W. Elliott, not out H. S. Burrows b S /Dr. Jackson G. A. Delgado b Maj. Manley C. F. Williams b Lt. Shepard C. L. Troop not out P. Daintry Did not bat. W. A. Clark A. J. Trimmer Extras Total for 6 wkts. Bowler. P. Daintry G. A. Delgado

• ••

•• •

0. 9 9.4

24 18 9 74 4 28 7 7

BORDER REGIMENT. Lt. Cooper lbw. b Daintry Lt. Nicholson b Delgado Lt. Blomfield b Daintry Pte. Dwight, run out Pte. Etches c Clarke b Daintry Lt. Murphy c Clarke b Daintry S /Dr. Jackson b Daintry Maj. Manley b Daintry Lt. Shepard b Daintry L /C Goodwin not out Sgt. Fowler b Delgado

Extras

189

Total M. 2 2

6 I 17 2 i6 0

0 0

12 I 0

56 R.

7 2

SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. June 5th at York. The School batted first, and although 7o was reached without the loss of a wicket, the total score was only 158, 9 wickets falling for 88 runs. Worksop reached 153 with the loss of 8 wickets, they wanted 6 runs to win, and had 2 wickets in hand. The 9th wicket fell at 153, and then one of the Worksop batsmen drove a four off a loose ball from Delgado, making the score 157. In the first ball of the next over, Daintry took the last wicket, having bowled very well throughout Worksop's innings.

tIO

CRICKET. SCHOOL.

WORKSOP COLLEGE.

C. J. W. Wilcox b Isenman...... 36 C. J. C. Bennett, c Firth b Attristison 29 J. N. Bullen b Isenman 3 W. Elliott b Attristison 5 H. S. Burrows b Isenman. G. A. Delgado st Firth b Isenman 5 C. L. Troop c Attristison b Isenio man 6 P. Daintry b Isenman C. F. Wililams c Lissett b 17 Attristison W. A. Clarke c Lissett b 14 Isenman 21 A. J. Trimmer not out II Extras

B. Hepplewhite b Delgado 4 A. Attristison c Clarke b II Daintry R. Lissett c Troop b Burrows 37 I0 D. M. Dunning b Daintry 0 R. Tinson c Elliott b Daintry... 27 P. Langthome b Daintry J Firth b Delgado 42 15 M. Turner not out G. Laing c Bullen b Daintry... 3 0 J Isenman b Daintry O F. Scott lbw. b Daintry

158

Total Bowler. P. Daintry G. A. Delgado H. S. Burrows A. J. Trimmer

•• ••• • ••

• ••

Extras

Total

157

24.1 19 4

6 6

7 2

59 47 17

SCHOOL V, YORK AND DISTRICT CLERGY.

Played at Home. June loth. The Clergy won the toss and batted first, and proved quite an easy task for the School. The only batsmen to offer much resistance were the opening pair, who each reached the twenty mark. Daintry again excelled himself by taking six wickets for 48 runs. The School had little difficulty in passing the Clergy's total, and won the match by 4 wickets, Bennett reaching his half-century. SCHOOL.

YORK AND DISTRICT CLERGY.

Canon R. G. Glennie st Troop b Daintry Rev. R. Cardale c Elliott b Daintry Rev. A. B. Carter c Bennett b Trimmer Rev. F. A. Lee b Daintry Rev. P Hedley b Burrows Rev. C. E. D. Crane c Burrows b Daintry Canon H. Ward b Daintry Rev. C. Davis c & b Burrows Rev. H. C. Jones b Daintry C. F. Williams lbw. b Wilcox Rev. H. C. Knight not out Extras Total

25 24 I

7 13 O

7 7

C. J. W. Wilcox b Rev. Cardale II C. T. C. Bennett, c Sub. b Rev. Carter 5o J. N. Bullen c Rev. Carter b Rev. Cardale 3 W. Elliott, b Rev. Carter H. S. Burrows b Rev. Carter.... 19 G. A. Delgado b Rev. Carter.... J. B. D. Chapman not out i3 P. Daintry not out 9 C. L. Troop W. A. Clarke -did not bat. A. J. Trimmer J

II 0

14 III

Extras Total for 6 wkts

9 115

CRICKET.

Bowler. P. Daintry H. S. Burrows ... C. J. W. Wilcox ... A. J. Trimmer ... W. Elliott... G. A. Delgado

0. 20

M. 4

2 ••

2 2

R. 48 18 3 7

W. 6

SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.

June nth. This match was played at home on a very wet wicket, and in extremely doubtful weather. The School batted first, but disaster came very quickly, Wilcox being dismissed by a magnificent catch in the slips, when the total stood at 17. The final score of the School was 89. J. B. D. Chapman making the highest score. Durham proved too good for our bowling, and passed our meagre total with 2 wickets down, thereby winning the match by 8 wickets. SCHOOL.

DURHAM SCHOOL.

C. J. W. Wilcox c Hobbis b Smeddle 3 C. J. C. Bennett c Adamson b Askew 7 J. N. Bullen b Smeddle 9 W. Elliott c Hobbis b Askew 0 H. S. Burrows b Smeddle , 0 G. A. Delgado c Hobbis b 8 Askew J. B. D. Chapman b Smeddle 15 C. L. Troop b Hobbis 8 P. Daintry c Hobbis b Beardsall io W. A. Clarke b Smeddle 6 A. J. Trimmer not out 3 20 Extras Total Bowler. P. Daintry G. A. Delgado ... G. S. Burrows ... A. J. Trimmer ... C. J. W. Wilcox ...

J. M.

Askew c Bennett b Daintry 46 M. T. Adamson c Clarke b Daintry 37 A. H. Barber not out 5 I W. F. Reed not out F. Grayrigg 1 R. W. Smeddle D. 0. Hobbis 'did not bat. G. I. Macinllay P. G. Maclaren H. Kendall S. Beardsall Extras

89 0

19 II

5 3

Total for

48 12

4 2

. o

wkts

8 16 5

90 W. 2 0 0

o 0

SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.

Played at Home. June 16th. Match Drawn. This match ought to have been played on Bootham's ground, but as their pitch was unplayable on account of the wet weather it was played at home.

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CRICKET.

Bootham batted first, and made a total of 166. Burrows bowled very well, and almost succeeded in doing the " Hattrick," taking 4 wickets in two overs. The School then batted and had almost two hours in which to reach Bootham's total. The outlook was not very bright, as the School were 4 wickets down for 38. J. B. D. Chapman who went in third wicket, played Bootham's bowling with ease, and had a brilliant innings, scoring 49, without being dismissed. At 6-3o, stumps were drawn, with the School total at 120 for 7 wickets. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.

Grubb b Burrows H. Williamson b Elliott D. H. Robson b Elliott F. W. Y. Platts c Troop b Daintry H. E. Plumb c Daintry b Burrows K. F. Nicholson c Wilcox b Burrows B. A. Eyres c & b Elliott F. W. Hoyland c Elliott b Burrows A. J. Cadman b Burrows T. L. Davidson b Delgado R. K. Rowntree not out Extras G.

Total Bowler. H. S. Burrows W. Elliott G. A. Delgado P. Daintry C.. J. W. Wilcox

29 21 36

49 0 0 0

0 0 22

C. J . C. Bennett c Eyres b I0 Davidson C. J. W. Wilcox lbw. b Davidson 4 c Robson b J. N. Bullen II Davidson 0 W. Elliott c Platts b Cadman. J. B. D. Chapman not out 49 8 G. A. Delgado b Rowntree W. A. Clarke b Eyres 7 H. S. Burrows c & b Davidson 5 13 C. L. Troop not out }did not bat. C. F. Williams P. Daintry

7 166

0. II

...

•

13 8 16 5

Extras

Total for 7 wkts. M. 3 4

120

W. 5 3

R. 34 32 z6 55

I I

SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at Leeds on June 19th. This match was played in very doubtful weather, as during the whole of the afternoon, there were heavy showers of rain, which became so bad, that after the tea interval, it was decided that no more play was possible, and the match was abandoned. The School batted first, and after being 77 for the loss of no wickets, the whole side were out for 139. The School's opening batsmen, J. N. Bullen and C. J. C. Bennett gave a brilliant display.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 1sT FOUR.

T. B. Bridges.

T. C. B. Hodgson

A. R. Walton (2).

A. W. Ping, Esq.

(Coach). G. Y. Burton (Cox.)

(Stroke).

J. W. Y. Burton

(Bow). A. P. Thompson (3).

113

CRICKET. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.

J. N. Bullen c Tubbs b Islip... C. J. C. Bennett b Islip W. Elliott c Islip b Milner C. J. W. Wilcox b Islip J. B. D. Chapman c Ruston b Milner H. S. Burrows c Overend b Milner G. A. Delgado c & b Milner C. L. Troop c Ruston b Milner P. Daintry c Islip b Milner W. A. Clarke b Islip J. D. Maclldowie not out Extras

37 45 9 0

6 15 15

i8 Islip lbw. b Maclldowie Simpson st Troop b Burrows 20 Rogers run out 5 Cork not out 3 0 Whitmore c & b Burrows 6 Overend not out Haw Milner Tebbs did not bat. Briggs Ruston

4 Extras

7 139

Total Bowler. H. S. Burrows ... J. D. Maclldowie P. Daintry • • •

•••

0. 8

•

•••

••

Total for 4 wkts

W. 2

7 4

10 17

SCHOOL v. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL.

Played at Pocklington on June 23rd. Pocklington won the toss, and decided to bat, and proved a very easy task for the School, Daintry bowling magnificently. There was one unlucky incident during Pocklington's innings, a batsman endeavouring to hit a ball to leg, swung round and hit Troop on the head, making a nasty gash which afterwards had to be stitched. Elliott took Troop's place behind the wicket, but Troop very pluckily came back and fielded after having his head dressed. The School had another collapse, and although it passed Pocklington's total with 4 wickets in hand, the final score was IoI. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL.

F. Smailes b Daintry

SCHOOL.

R. Carroll c Wilcox b MacIldowie 5 G. Bottomley c Wilcox b Mac2 Ildowie 3 J. H. Thompson lbw. b Daintry W. B. Dick b Daintry 5 H. Wright c Wilcox b Daintry A. H. Wilson c Bullen b Daintry o R. K. Parker c Clarke b 20 Daintry F. 0. Redshaw lbw. b Daintry i0 G. Binns b Daintry L. Hale not out Extras 3

J. N. Bullen b Smailes C. J. C. Bennett lbw. b Wilson W. Elliott b Wilson J. B. D. Chapman b Smailes M. F. Hudson b Wilson G. A. Delgado b Wilson C. L. Troop b Thompson C. J. W. Wilcox c Redshaw b Thompson P. Daintry b Thompson W. A. Clarke not out J. D. Maclldowie b Thompson

30 20

4 4 0

5 17 6 3 8 0

Total

Extras

Total

4 IOI

CRICKET.

114

Bowler. P. Daintry J. D. Maclldowie G. A. Delgado ...

... ... ... ...

0. 15.4 15 2

R. 34 18 8

6 O

8 2 0

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. St. Peter's batted first and except for 69 by Bullen the rest of the side were dismissed for a very small total only, scoring 117. The Old Peterites then went in and except for Sellers, who scored fifty, were easily dismissed for 104. SCHOOL. J. N. Bullen b Rob C. J. C. Bennett b Rob W. Elliott, b Rob J. B. D. Chapman c Bullen b K. G. Chilman, Esq C. J. W. Wilcox, b K. G. Chilman, Esq. C. L. Troop b Newby G. A. Delgado c Crawford b Newby C. F. Williams lbw. b Holliday P. Daintry run out J. D. Maclldowie not out W. A. Clarke c Scholefield b K. G. Chilman, Esq Extras

OLD PETERITES. G. Bullen c Delgado b Maclldowie 13 J. Scholefield c Troop b Daintry A. B. Sellars not out 52 K. G. Chilman, Esq. b MacIldowie 8 G. H. Rob lbw. b Maclldowie... 4 R. P. Crawford lbw. b Daintry 4 C. E. S. Bullen b Maclldowie... 9 E. P. Sewell b Maclldowie 0 F. P. Kitchin lbw. b Maclldowie 4 A. Holliday c Elliott b Daintry 2 A. N. Newby c & b Daintry

69 6 5

6 3 4 0 0

13 0

Extras Total

Total Bowler. J. D. Maclldowie P. Daintry G. A. Delgado

1 4.5 3

5 0

104 R. 63 27 8

W. 6 4 0

SCHOOL v. H. L. LYON ESQ'S XI. Played at Hillam Hall, this match resulted in an easy win for the School. St. Peter's dismissed the home team for 141 and then went in and made 243. Elliott, and Bullen being top scorers.

115

CRICKET. H. L. LYON ESQ'S XI. L. James b Daintry W. Beaumont c Daintry b Delgado E. G. Bullen b Delgado B. Hudson b Daintry W. A. Charlesworth -b Daintry H. Cochey lbw. b Daintry Capt. Nettenwich c Chapman b Burrows Capt. Jones run out W. Morley b Daintry L. Weeler c Chapman b MacIldowie J. Wells not out H. L. Lyon Esq. b Burrows.... Extras

23 3

47 O

9 28 9 6

SCHOOL. J. N. Bullen lbw. b Beaumont C. J. C. Bennett b Charlesworth 13 S. M. Toyne Esq. b Charles16 worth W. Elliott st Bullen b Beau56 mont J. B. D. Chapman c Morley b 19 Wells H. S. Burrows c James b 12 Cochey G. A. Delgado c Weeler b Beau25 mont C. F. Williams c & b Hudson 14 C. L. Troop c Beaumont b 6 Charlesworth P. Daintry b Cochey 12 5 W. A. Clarke b Hudson ..... 8 J. D. Maclldowie not out i6 Extras

R. 54 28 3o

M. 1 2 3 0

0. 8 12 8 3.2

243

Total

141

Total Bowler. J: D. Maclldowie ... P. Daintry G. A. Delgado H. S. Burrows .

W. 5 2 2

SCHOOL V. M.C.C.

The M.C.C. bringing a much stronger team than the previous year fairly easily defeated the School side, eight of the School wickets fell to Lister-Kaye. The School scored 153 to their opponents' total of 248. SCHOOL. J. N. Bullen b Lister-Kaye C. J. C. Bennett b Lister-Kaye W. Elliott c Wilson b Kaye . J. B. D. Chapman b ListerKaye C. J. W. Wilcox c Franklin b Lister-Kaye H. S. Burrows b Lister-Kaye... C. L. Troop c S. M. Toyne, Esq. b Kaye G. A. Delgado b Lister-Kaye P. Daintry b Lister-Kaye W. A. Clarke b Lister-Kaye.... J. D. Maclldowie not out Extras Total

44 5 8 3 46 4 19 O

5 4 8 7 153

M.C.C. A. Sellers run out Capt. Recher b Delgado C. E. Anson b Daintry S. M. Toyne, Esq. st Troop b Burrows R. M. Wilson st Troop b Burrows S. M. Delins b Daintry Lt.-Col. C. G. Maude b Daintry W. F. Price c Bennett b Daintry K. Lister-Kaye b Delgado Col. H. S. Kaye b Delgado F. Clough not out Extras Total

43 21 54 6 0

78 9 IO o.

9 6 12

248

I16

CRICKET.

Bowler. J. D Maclldowie P. Daintry G. A. Delgado . H. S. Burrows .

II 14.5

O O

14 8

R. 4' 105 6o 3o

4 3 2

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.

St. Peter's batted first and except for Troop and Wilcox the

batting was a dismal failure. Ampleforth went in and soon passed our total, one man making a century and another fifty. Ampleforth's total was finally 239-3. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.

SCHOOL.

D. E. Walker run out 59 R. A. Rapp c Maclldowie b 8 Daintry A. J. MacDonald lbw. b Chapio6 man A. H. Boyle not out 43 D. R. Morgan J. Rabnett W. Bayliff Did not Bat L. Purcell J. Conroy B. Carroll E. Whitfield 23 Extras 239

Total for 3 wkts Bowler. J. D. Maclldowie P. Daintry G. A. Delgado . H. S. Burrows . W. Elliott ... J. B. D. Chapman

o 2 2 o

5 0. I

18 12

J. N. Bullen c Whitfield b Purcell C. J C. Bennett b Purcell W. Elliott c Morgan b Purcell. J. B. D. Chapman c Bayliff b MacDonald C. J. W. Wilcox b MacDonald. C. L. Troop b MacDonald H. S. Burrows b MacDonald... G. A. Delgado c& b MacDonald P. Daintry c Purcell b Rapp... W. A. Clarke c& b Rapp J. D. Maclldowie not out Extras

33 37 4 12

3 0

5 137

Total R. 40

3 I 15

W. 0

90 0 0 0

43 19 22 0

SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.

Giggleswick batted first and were dismissed for the small total of 96. Daintry and Trimmer halved the wickets. Elliott and Troop were the top scorers. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.

W. A. Lane c Clarke b Trimmer 19 G. S. Simpson b Daintry J. A. Sidebottom c Bennett b Daintry R. Cartwright c Wilcox b Daintry 9 A. Clarke c Burrows b Daintry 7 23 J. B. Dennis b Trimmer 15 W. J. Todd b Trimmer 2 F. M. Clayton b Trimmer 16 C. G. Kenyon not out W. J. Clark b Trimmer 4 D. E. Catton b Daintry Extras

J. N. Bullen c Sidebottom b Clarke 3 C. J. C. Bennett b Cartwright... 1 4 W. Elliott b Sidebottom 4 2 C. J. W.Wilcox b Sidebottom 32 H. S. Burrows b Sidebottom J. B. D. Chapman b Sidebottom C. L. Troop b Dennis 41 G.ADelgadocSibtm 16 b Dennis O P. Daintry b Clark 0 W. A. Clarke not out A. J. Trimmer st Catton b Clarke 5 Io Extras

Total

165

117

CRICKET. Bowler. G. A. Delgado P. Daintry A. J. Trimmer H. S. Burrows

O. . .

M. 2

8 10.3 8 5

R. 17 46 16 i6

W. 5 5

SCHOOL v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. St. Peter's batting first on a broiling day scored 311 8. Troop scoring ioi. Craven Gents were then dismissed for 186. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

SCHOOL.

J. N. Bullen b Cooper C. J. C. Bennett b Pentress W. Elliott lbw. b Cooper C. J. W. Wilcox b Cooper H. S. Burrows b Cooper J. B. D. Chapman c Shepherd b Cooper C. L. Troop b Sellers G. A. Delgado not out P. Daintry not out 1Did not Bat W. A. Clarke f A. G. Trimmer Extras

15 30

9 15 23 ioi 38 27 21

311

Total for 8 wkts

Bowler. G. A. Delgado P. Daintry A. J. Trimmer . H. S. Burrows . ... W. Elliott J. B. D. Chapman

A. W. Pentress b Daintry . A. B. Sellers c Bennett b Daintry P.Greenwood lbw. b Daintry... T. Best c Elliott b Burrows A. Sellers b Trimmer C. Cooper c& b Daintry Lingley, lbw. b Chapman A. J. Sellers c Daintry b Trimmer C. G. Shepherd not out R. A. Dyson c Troop b Elliott H. Dixon b Chapman Extras

Total

14 6 4 3.5

I0 I

55 4 33 2 16

17 7 28 6 I 86

R. 34 4

8 2

BATTING AVERAGES. Times Runs No. of Most in Average. Innings. not out. obtained. Innings. i6 o 78 J. N. Bullen 27.06 433 16 1 89 23.93 W. Elliott 359 13 2 Ica 23.81 262 C. L. Troop 16 0 5o 19.0o C. J. C. Bennett 304 II 155 49* 2 17.22 J. B. D. Chapman 17.13 15 0 . 257 C. J. W. Wilcox 46 16 1 211 38 14.06 ,G. A. Delgado 14 I 158 32 12.15 H. S. Burrows 12 88 27* 2 8.8 P. Daintry 12 66 20 W. A. Clarke 3 7.33

Also batted : C. F. Williams, A. J. Trimmer, J. D. Maclldowie, W. H. Holliday, and M. F. Hudson.

I18

CRICKET.

BOWLING AVERAGES. M. 17 46 26 8

0. H. S. Burrows 7 8 .4 P. Daintry 236 J. D. Maclldowie io6 A. J. Trimmer 51 133 G. A. Delgado Also bowled : J. B. W. Elliott, C. Dixon.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI.

R. 2 54 829 345

W. 19 6o 17

155

426 Chapman,

15 J.

Av. Runs per wkt. 13.36 13.81 20.29 15.5 28.40 W. Wilcox,

WORKSOP COLLEGE 2ND XI.

At Worksop on 6th June, 1926. Played at Worksop. We batted first and scored 95, which did not seem to be a winning score. Dixon scored 39 of these. Bolton and Chapman, however, bowled very successfully and Worksop were all out for 48. WORKSOP 2ND XI.

SCHOOL 2ND XI.

M. F. Hudson b Godley W. G. Hutton c Moore b Kinsey W. H. Holliday c Carter b Tinker J. B. D. Chapman c Godley b Tinker C. Dixon c Carter b Godley T. H. Bunion c Briggs b Tinker J. D. Burrows c Briggs b Tinker J. D. Maclldowie c Kinsey b Day H. H. Thomas b Gibbor. W. Stephenson b Godley E. F. Bolton not out Extras Total Bowler. MacIldoWie Bolton Thomas ... Dixontl Chapman ...

10 0

39 0

I 3 2 2 i8 6

G. Briggs lbw. b Maclldowie E. G. Pearce c Burrows b Bolton G. Moore lbw. b Bolton N. Carter b Bolton J. Walshaw c Hutton b Bolton J. W. Storey b Bolton W. Kinsey c Hutton b G. Tinker c and b Chapman... F. C. Godley c Burrows b Chapman J. L. Day not out F. Gibbons b Chapman Extras : byes 5 ; leg byes 3

Total

••• •••

0. 8 12 6 6

M. 5 3 2 3

4.1

5 2 13 12 2 6 8

48 R. 5 21 7 4 3

W. I

5 0

119

CRICKET.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XI.

At York on June 19th, 1926. Played on Regatta day. Leeds batted first compiling a score of 114. The School replied with ii9 for three wickets. SCHOOL 2ND XI.

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XI.

J. F. Lowe lbw. b Trimmer 7 E. Bentley c Richardson b 6 Trimmer H. E. Hartley c Hutton b 30 Trimmer M. Hague, b Trimmer 2 J. Stockdale lbw. b Dixon R. Dawson c Hutton b Richardson 7 B. Austen not out 21 i8 J. Tidswell b Trimmer A. Brown c Hutton b Dixon 2 P. Kelsay b Dixon J. Barrett b Dixon 4 Extras

Total Bowler. Trimmer ... ... Bolton Dixon ... Richardson ••. Nutt Hutton ...

M. F. Hudson not out C. P. Williams b Tidswell A. J. Trimmer, b Tidswell W. H. Holliday b Bentley C. Dixon not out W. G. Hutton N. W. Richardson Did W. A. Nutt not J. D. Burrows Bat. T. H. Burdon E. F. Bolton

Extras

O. •• •

• •• • ••

•• • •• •

•

12.5

• ••

4 4

• ••

• •

119

R. 33 12 27 8 5 12

M. II 7 6 2 I 0

23 13

21 20

Total

I 14

22 25

W. 5 0

4 I 0

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XI.

On June 23rd, 1926, at York. Played at home and resulted in rather an easy win for St. Peter's by Ioo runs. Holliday made 64 by forceful batting. His off driving was the feature of his innings. C. Dixon taking four wickets for 19 and Bolton 4 for 17. SCHOOL 2ND XI. C. Dixon b Turner C. F. Williams c Turner b Peacock A. J. Trimmer b Peacock W. H. Holliday b Miller W. G. Hutton lbw. b Morrison F. H. Douglas b N. Miller N. W. Richardson not out J. D. Burrows H. H. Thomas Did E. F. Bolton not Bat. T. H. Burdon Extras Total

POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

2 38 31 64 21 7 7

202

2ND XI.

N. Miller b Bolton C. S. Turner b Bolton D. Burdon b Bolton D W Fleming b Trimmer C. D. Morrison b Trimmer R. Miller lbw. b Bolton W. Bell c Holliday b Dixon R. Peacock b Dixon R. Wilson not out L. C. Sands b Dixon C. S. Tennant b Dixon Extras Total

10 3 8 io 4 i8 19 29 102

120

CRICKET.

Bowler. Trimmer ... Bolton ... Dixon •• Thomas ...

• ••

•••

0. ... 13 ▪ 7 • 6.3

M. 3 2 o o

•••

R. 30 17 19 5

W. 2

4 4 0 •

ST. PETER'S 2ND XI. V. SCHOOL 2ND XI.

M. Hudson lbw. b Wilcox 6 C. F. Williams lbw. b Wilcox... W. H. Holliday b Wilcox 2 J. B. D. Chapman c & b Wilcox 14 J. D. Burrows b Wilcox io C. Dixon b Wilcox io N. W. Richardson st Troop b K. G. Chilman, Esq 25 R. G. Bullen, run out T. Burdon lbw. b Wilcox io J. D. Maclldowie not out 6 E. F. Bolton b K. G. Chilman, Esq.... o

Extras

Total Bowler. Maclldowie Bolton ... C. Dixon

G. F. TENDALL ESQ'S XI. G. F. TENDALL ESQ'S XI. Col. J. C. R. King c Burdon, b Maclldowie D. Norwood, Esq. c Burrows b Maclldowie 14 The Rev. F. H. Barnby b Bolton 6 H. S. Burrows lbw. b Bolton 4 J. Elmhirst, Esq. c Burdon b Dixon 13 K. G. Chilman Esq. b MacIldowie 4 C. J. Wilcox b Maclldowie N. Dobree b Maclldowie K. H. Rhodes, Esq. b Dixon 27 C. L. Troop c Maclldowie b Dixon 7 G. F. Tendall, Esq. not out Extras

••• • •• ••

• •• •••

0. 9 4 4.5

Total

M. 3

R. 25 26

W. 5 2 3

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. THE ECCENTRICS. SCHOOL 2ND XI.

C. J. Wilcox c Davis b Burdon M. F. Hudson c W. F. Dixon b Davis W. H. Holliday st Dixon b Barnby C. Dixon b Davis A. J. Trimmer b Davis W. G. Hutton run out F. Douglas run out N. W. Richardson b Thomas J. D. Burrows not out R. Wilson st Dixon b D. Norwood, Esq. E. F. Bolton b Thomas Extras Total ..

ECCENTRICS. 20 I

25 9 26 13 2 4 2 I 7

J. C. R. King b Trimmer The Rev. F. H. Barnby b Trimmer H. H. Thomas c Holliday b Bolton J. T. Davis, Esq. b Dixon T. H. Burdon lbw. b Wilcox... W. Rymer c Hutton b Trimmer K. H. Rhodes, Esq. c Bolton b Dixon D. Norwood, Esq not out W. F. Dixon b Dixon C. R. Featherstone, Esq. lbw. b Dixon L. H. G. Baker, Esq. b Dixon Extras Col.

Total

54 4 21

6 5 3

7 103

121

CRICKET. Bowler. A. J. Trimmer ...• C. Dixon ... .• • .• • R. Wilson Bolton ... ••• .• • Wilson •••

0. •••9 .• • 7 .• • 5 -•• 4 .• • 3

R. 34 • 15 22 19 8

M. 3 2 I I

W. 3 5 0 1 I

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 2ND XI.

At York on 3rd July. This match is perhaps noteworthy for the brilliant innings by C. F. Williams, who made a good 63. The other scores of note were Holliday 36 and Hutton 37. Trimmer was the most successful of the bowlers taking 5 for 27. The School won by 114 runs. SCHOOL 2ND XI.

M. F. Hudson c Scott b Whit21 field C. F. Williams c Barge b. Whitfield 63 W. H. Holliday lbw. b Whitfield 36 A. J. Trimmer b Whitfield 13 C. Dixon b Whitfield W. G. Hutton c Roche b Whitfield 37 W. F. Dixon c Burge b Whitfield to F. H. Douglas not out i6 J. D. Burrows b Whitfield R. Wilson c Burge b Whitfield o E. F. Bolton b King 14 Extras

211

Total Bowler. Trimmer ... ... Bolton C. Dixon .. Wilson ' .. • ..• Hutton

AMPLEFORTH 2ND XI. J. W. Ainscough c W. F. Dixon b Trimmer 2 E. Fattorini b Trimmer P. Whitfield c W. F. Dixon b Trimmer 7 H. D. King c Williams b Hutton 20 G. W. Neville c Williams b Trimmer 12 G. Roche c C. Dixon b Trimmer o E. J. Scott c Douglas b Wilson 28 H. C. Barton b Hutton 5 B. Collins not out 5 L. Falkiner c C. Dixon b • o Wilson F. E. Burge c W. F. Dixon b Wilson Extras i8

••• ••. ••• ••• •

0. .• • 12 ... 7 ... 7 ... 8 .. 4

Total M. 3 3 I 2 2

97 R. 27 13 22 13 6

W. 5 0 0 3 2

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL 2ND XI.

At Giggleswick on July loth, 1926. The School journeyed to Giggleswick by two taxis. Giggleswick batted first and only made 82. MacIldowie taking four wickets for 25, and Dixon 4 for 19.

122

CRICKET.

The School trying to preserve their unbeaten record passed this total with 8 wickets in hand. Williams and Holliday again being the principle scorers. SCHOOL 2ND XI. C. F. Williams b Owen

GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL 2ND XI. 2 P. J. R. Barbier b Maclldowie

13 o 2

4 5 12 8

Total

• •

XI. Innings. Batsmen. C. F. Williams 5 W. H. Holliday 7 J. D. Burrows 5 W. J. Hutton 5 M. F. Hudson 6 A. J. Trimmer 4 C. Dixon 7 E. F. Bolton 5 F. H. Douglas 4

MacIldowie C. Dixon Trimmer Bolton

4 2

2ND

5 II

R. 25 i8 19

M. 4

5.1

126

0 12 16

XI. BOWLING AVERAGES. W. R. M. 0. 10 12 28 55 21 131 16 55.1 15 20 124 57 52

10*

W. 4

BATTING AVERAGES. Runs Not Highest scored. score. out. 171 63 o 196 64 o 2 24* 55 o 75 37 22 * I 74 31 o 57 I 97 39 18* 1 32 I

I0 38 4 4

156

Total

Bowler. J. D. MacIldowie E. F. Bolton C. Dixon ... R. Wilson

M. F. Hudson c Spencer b Moore W. H. Holliday lbw. b Watson W. G. Hutton b Owen C. Dixon b Watson W. F. Dixon c Lumb b Watson F. H. Douglas b Watson J. D. Burrows not out J. D. MacIldowie c Taylor b Owen R. Wilson c Bashville b Owen E. F. Bolton b Owen Extras

8 28

J. R. Spencer b Bolton E. Moore b Wilson R. F. Catterall c Holliday b Maclldowie R. C. Basherville b MacIldowie F. L. Watson b Maclldowie W. R. Taylor, b Dixon T. J. Lumb c Hudson b Dixon W. J. R. Turner lbw. b Dixon O. T. Owen b Dixon J. Greenhouse not out Byes

Ave'rage. 34. 2 28.o 18.3 15.o 14.8 14.2

13.8 8.o 7.0

Av. 5.5 6.2

8.3 9.7

ROWING.

123

ROWING. The enthusiasts of rowing in the School have no doubt in the past been subjected to mild criticism as regards the entry of our boys' crews in public regattas, and although our victories last year in no less than seven heats fairly disposed of the speakers on the " other side of the house," it has remained to the year 1926 for the School crew to justify completely its existence by bringing home a " pot." In the York Regatta this year we entered the 1st Four for the White Rose Challenge Cup and two other crews for the Regatta Challenge Cup. The 1st Four had practised regularly since the beginning of term and one must mention the great disappointment to T. B. Bridges who stroked the crew until within io days of the races, and then had to go out of the boat owing to indisposition. This involved considerable changes in the crew, T. C. B. Hodgson was brought from stroke of the 2nd crew to take Bridge's place, and this without doubt seriously affected the prospects of the 2nd crew. The 1st crew, however, quickly settled down to Hodgson as their stroke and on the Regatta day they fulfilled all our expectations by beating the Tees A.B.C. in the first heat easily, and by beating a strong crew from Glasgow University by length in the semi-final. The final race in this event proved one of the closest races of the day, the verdict being gained by Middlesborough by length. The 2nd and 3rd crews each rowed very good races, but in each case they were up against very strong crews and so did not manage to pull off a heat. In an account of the Summer term's rowing, mention must be made of the reserve crew which Mr. Baker has coached through thick and thin : their consolation is that they have laid a good foundation in the art of rowing and we hope they will be with us to row " another day." DURHAM REGATTA. The 1st crew went to Durham on Monday, June 21st, and were most hospitably entertained by Canon Budworth at Durham School. Our quarters were in the School Sanatorium, and we had a very pleasant and enjoyable time there. The City of Durham makes a very great event of its Regatta and on Tuesday, 22nd, the buildings were gay with flags and streamers, and a great air of jollity pervaded the whole place.

124

ROWING.

The crew were entered for the Corporation Challenge Cup and the School won the first heat against St. Bede's College, Durham, by 1 length. There was a very strong head wind blowing and the water was extremely choppy, but in spite of this, and of a mishap to stroke's slide during the race, the crew rowed very well indeed. In the final the School beat Durham City by i length and so won the Corporation Cup. On Wednesday, 23rd, as their victory on the previous day disqualified the School from competing in the Lady Anne Lambton Plate, the crew was entered for the Grand Challenge Cup, the senior event of the Regatta. The draw gave us a bye in the first round and in the semi-final the crew rowed against Durham University, who actually won the Cup. As we were only beaten by I/ lengths over the long course of 9 furlongs, the School performance was quite creditable. The Corporation Cup was presented, together with a separate trophy for each of the crew, in the Town Hall, Durham, on the Wednesday night amidst considerable applause. THE CREWS. School-1st Four.

bow. J. W. Y. Burton. 2. 3.

str. cox.

A. R. Walton. A. P. Thompson. T. C. B. Hodgson. G. Y. Burton.

2nd Four. J. L. Wood. 2. G. B. Robinson. 3- N. R. Dobree. str. J. C. Yates. cox. T. H. Raw.

bow.

bow. 2. 3.

str. cox.

3rd Four. F. D. Horobin. G. Wood. E. K. Ives. J. N. Thompson. S. M. Maclldowie.

At the very moment when our account of the Summer term's Rowing is finished, we have a further success to record.

ROWING.

125

A School eight has beaten a York City eight over the mile course from Clifton Scope to the Guildhall steps by half-a-length. This race which has been rowed fairly regularly in the Summer term has only once before been won by the School, though there have been some very " tight " races. The School got an excellent start and got a slight lead at once, which they increased to a clear length at the York City Boat House. Their opponents then spurted and having the railway side of the river drew up a little on the School, but we kept our lead and won by a good I length. The whole crew rowed excellently and in very good style, but a special word of congratulation must be given to T. C. B. Hodgson, who stroked the crew with great judgment and answered spurt for spurt just when needed. A. P. Thompson is also to be congratulated on such a successful conclusion to his term of office as Captain of Boats. The Eight was made up as follows :5. J. W. Y. Burton. bow. A. R. Walton. 6. K. H. Rhodes, Esq. 2. J. N. Thompson. 7. A. P. Thompson. 3. F. D. Horobin. str. T. C. B. Hodgson. 4. G. B. Robinson. cox. G. Y. Burton. 1ST FOUR CHARACTERS. BURTON has shown greatly improved form, particularly in his blade work. A good hard worker and always unruffled.

Bow. J. W. Y.

A. R. WALTON. His change over to stroke side showed up several faults of style in blade and body work, but these faults were largely overcome when racing. Very keen and never afraid to pull all his weight.

A. P. THOMPSON (Captain of Boats). Experience has improved his rowing vastly and except for an occasional dip with his hands he has got over his tendency to " plunge." Has worked really hard and has backed up stroke admirably. T. C. B. HODGSON. When called upon to change from stroking the clinker four to the light ship " Sally," he picked up the new conditions in a remarkably short space of time. After he learned to get his blade sharp into the water at the beginning of the stroke, his faults have been comparatively minor ones,

Stroke.

I26

ROWING.

Cox.

G. Y. BURTON. A Cox already who possesses the innate quality of being cool and collected in all sorts of circumstances. He coxed well in all the races, particularly at Durham. His vocal powers are much improved. T. B. BRIDGES. Made his first appearance as a stroke this term and was successfully working the crew up to a fast rate of of striking when doctor's orders intervened.

A NEW BOAT HOUSE. The Boat House Fund is growing ! The success of the School 1st Four at Durham Regatta gave a distinct fillip to the Bank account and we most heartily thank all the donors mentioned below. We should like to state that two quite young Old Peterites came to us on Commemoration Day , and said that they would each like to give 5 to the Fund and would do so if twelve other O.P's. would do likewise. This is indeed a " sporting offer," and we may also say a most self-sacrificing example, and we wish to let all 0.P's. know that there are still six places to fill in order to complete the twelve £5. Promises of each have been received from Mr. S. M. Toyne (2nd Donation), Dr. J. C. Lyth, Mr. Norman Crombie, and " In memory of H.L.L." " Bis. dat .

A.W.P. K.H.R.

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O.T.C. NOTES. For the first half of the term we were somewhat handicapped in the matter of arms, but so far as the Senior Platoons were concerned this was not greatly felt as Lewis Guns and Gym. Instructors were provided for them by the Depot West Yorkshire Regiment. During this early time the Junior Platoons got some range practice. Owing to the rearrangement in graded platoons, the competitions between sections could not be held, but it is hoped to carry on with the individual shooting competition. The Annual Inspection was held by Major Green, D.S.O., M.C., of the West Yorkshire Regiment, and a satisfactory report was obtained. On Sunday, the 11th July, the corps attended service at the Garrison Church and were afterwards inspected by Major General Cameron, commanding West Riding Division. During the O.T.C. year following upon the coming camp, it is hoped to get very considerable assistance from the Depot in the way of demonstration and instruction. The Camp this year will be at Strensall. Recent Promotions :C.Q.M.S Hewitt to be Under-Officer. Cpl. Archer to be C.Q.M.S.

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L /Cpl. Burrows to be Corporal. L /Cpl. Fryer to be Corporal. Cpl. Moore to be Sergeant. Cpl. Chapman, K. G. to be Sergeant. L /Cpl. Richardson to be Corporal. L /Cpl. Clark to be Corporal. L /Cpl. Ives to be Corporal. In addition all those who passed the Practical Examination of Certificate " A " received a lance-stripe.

DEBATING SOCIETY. The last debate was held on Friday, March 21st, in Mr. Norwood's Form Room. W. H. G. Milnes Esq. took the chair. M. G. Kirke proposed. M. J. Bennion opposed. A. G. Moore spoke third. M. W. Crabtree spoke fourth. Motion " That in the opinion of this House, the defence of the Empire is now in the Air and not on the Sea." M. G. Kirke, proposing, outlined the conquering of the Air, and the progress made in aviation during the last twenty-five years. He reminded the House that aeroplanes had advantages on land where ships did not profess to go, and that they could be used in attack or defence. He concluded by quoting Commander Kenworthy, as a type of broad-minded seaman, who realized quite clearly that the future lay with the Air. M. J. Bennion, opposing, said that aeroplanes were unable to sink battleships, and that for use against ships, they needed an aircraft carrier as a base. He stated that a large number of French aeroplanes were brought down in German territory by a variant of the death ray. A. G. Moore, speaking third, said that as yet the Navy was still the best, but that the main question was as to what would happen in the future. The Air was a comparatively recent conquest, but that conquest was proving extremely rapid, whereas the development of sea craft had reached such a point that its development was no longer rapid. In conclusion, he asked those present to break away from that antiquated traditional failing, which put the British Navy before all other forces.

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M. W. Crabtree, speaking fourth, said that owing to the fact that aircraft could not carry large supplies of fuel and provisions, they were unable to cruise away from their base, for any length of time. F. W. B. Pacey, supporting the motion, took examples from recent history, such as the Riff campaign, of the use of the Air Force in modern warfare. J. S. Mandley, supporting, said that, due to the conditions of the Washington Treaty, the Air Force was in a more favourable position for development. D. V. Hewitt, speaking for the motion, said that for the cost of a battleship,a very considerable fleet of aeroplanes could be constructed. R. G. Bullen also spoke on behalf of the motion. W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., in a highly technical speech, deplored the way in which previous speakers had completely ignored the technical side. He then proceeded to outline the recent aeronautical developments. Bennion and Kirke summed up for their respective sides. The House divided and the motion was carried by II votes to 4. F.W.B.P.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. Annual Excursion, Thursday, June 3rd. The Scientific Society this year visited Sutton-under-Whitestone-Cliffe, an entirely new district. We got away from York before noon and passing under the White Horse Hill we arrived at Sutton, where we were all treated to refreshments at the local inn by Mr. Featherstone. Most of the party went straight to Lake Gormire, and a large number of people climbed up the cliff, by way of the Devil's Chimney, to the top of the Hambledon Plateau, at a height of about 1050 feet. From this point a wonderful view could be obtained on three sides. Below, the flat Vale of York stretched away to the moors above Ripon and at the foot of Wensleydale and Bedale, and to the north lay Darlington and Teesdale. Quite a number of interesting finds were made and we were very lucky to have a fine day, considering that the weather had been bad until the preceding day.

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We returned to Sutton and then went on by Charabanc to Thirsk where we had tea at the Three Tuns Hotel, and got back to York at about 8 o'clock. The numerous botanical specimens found on the expedition were on view next day in our recently acquired museum, which is now beginning to look quite like the real thing and already contains a goodly array of chiefly biological specimens. J. L. Mc. C.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate C. L. Troop, G. A. Delgado, on receiving their 1st XI. Cricket Colours, and C. F. Williams, J. D. MacIldowie, A. J. Trimmer, C. Dixon, M. F. Hudson, W. Hutton, W. Holliday, and J. B. D. Chapman, on receiving their znd XI. Colours. We congratulate P. Daintry on his forthcoming appearance in the Rest XI. against the Lords Schools. May he go even further and appear in the Public Schools XV. against the Australians ! Also J. W. Y. Burton and T. C. B. Hodgson on their School Rowing Colours, G. Y. Burton on his ist IV. Coxing Colours, and J. L. Wood, T. C. Yates, and G. B. Robinson on their 2nd IV. Rowing Colours. G. A. Delgado and W. Buchanan from the School are going to the Duke of York's camp this year. W. Richardson is the winner of the competition for the best individual shot, held this term. The winner of the prize offered by the Editors of " The Peterite " for the best photograph of the School is S. E. Mammatt, M. J. Bennion who came second in the orginal compositions has received the prize. Both the photographs and the original composition appear in this term's issue. We offer our heartiest congratulations to D. G. Ogilvie on winning a Science Scholarship at Armstrong College, and on his success in the 1st B.Sc. This term " Songs of Praise " has been substituted in the School Chapel for " Hymns Ancient and Modern."

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VALETE. J. F. ATKINSON. Day Boy. VIth Mod. House Monitor. Played for 2nd XI. and 2nd XV. Cpl.-Drummer in O.T.C. B. R. ALDERSON. School House. VIth Class. 2nd XI., 1925. 2nd XI. Colours, 1925. Played for Hockey XI., Cadet in O.T.C. R. F. CHALLENOR. School House. B. 2nd XI., 1924-5. 2nd Colours, 1925. Cadet in O.T.C. W. P. HAGGLE. Clifton Grove. B2. 1st Hockey XI., 1926. Colours, 1926. Cadet in O.T.C. G. E. F. HUGHES. School House. CI. 2nd XV., 1925-6. Played for 1st XV. 2nd Colours, 1925-6. Cadet in O.T.C. J. R. DRYDEN. Clifton Manor. B2. 2rid XV., 1925-6. Played for 1st XV. 2nd XV. Colours, 1925-6. Cadet in O.T.C. A. L. CRARER. School House. Vth Modern. Cadet in O.T.C. J. SOWERBY. B3. Clifton Grove. Cadet in O.T.C. R. J. A. SWIFT. A3. Clifton Grove. Boxed for the School, 1926. Cadet in O.T.C. H. C. ROTHERY. B2. Clifton Grove. Cadet in O.T.C. G. K. BEAULAH. A3. Clifton Grove. Cadet in O.T.C. P. B. TAYLOR. A3. Clifton Rise. Cadet in O.T.C. G. B. STATHERS. C2. School House. Cadet in O.T.C. T. WOOD. A3. Clifton Manor. Cadet in O.T.C. K. K. EATON. B3. Day Boy. Cadet in O.T.C. G. N. CROMBIE. B2. Day Boy. Cadet in O.T.C. I. F. CROMBIE. CI . Day Boy. SALVETE.

Clifton Grove. W. Rymer, B2.

Day Boys. N. J. Brockbank, B3. E. Richardson, CI. J. L. Ritchie, B4. T. W. Robinson, CI. R. M. Walker, CI. J. M. Young, B4.

Clifton Rise. C. 0. Daintry, B3. W. B. Campbell, C.2. G. Stibbard, C2. H. Webster, C2.

School House. J. C. Backhouse. R. F. Holdsworth. H. C. Pexton. W. G. Wilkin.

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. Like the majority of folk, the Olavites complained sadly of the weather at the beginning of the Summer term—What about bathing ?—What about beetles and bug collecting ? etc., etc. However, all in good time the fine weather did come and all the various hobbies and pursuits have been strenuously undertaken. The Whit-Monday outing was most successful and anticipation was kept at a high pitch as nobody knew the real destination. In the end we found ourselves at a very wild part of Strensall Common near Flaxton. The first two hours were spent in exploring the Common and the neighbouring woods. Much excitement was caused when Rainford caught a mble which was seen rooting about in a dry ditch. Mr. Chilman also caught a shrew mouse. After tea there was a great game of rounders in a field, when striking feats were performed ! During the term the garden allotments have been going strong, lettuces, radishes, and onions have done very well. The 1st prize has been gained by Dobson and Seed for their joint efforts in producing a garden artistic as well as useful. The 2nd prize was gained by Blackburn ma. and Burdin : 3rd prize by Archer and Raw. Interest in Natural History and Nature Study has flourished and an exhibition of several exceedingly well-mounted collections of insects has been shown. A prize (kindly presented by Mr. A. J. A. Woodcock) has been given to T. H. Wilson for his very good collection of beetles, and a 2nd prize has been shared by J. H. Dobson (beetles) and H. Prince mi. (butterflies and moths). We take this opportunity of expressing our pleasure that N. J. L. Brockbank has gained the Hey Scholarship to St. Peter's.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. This term we have been favoured with fine weather and fast wickets, and although no School matches have been played, owing to a mild, though long, epidemic of German Measles, there have been many enjoyable games. In the VI. and V. v. IV. and III. each team won one match and so there is being a " decider " played off. At the time of writing the IV. and III are in a strong position after the first day's play. Another close match was A—M v. N—Z. In the Boarders v. Dayboys, match each side have won a match.

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Dobson was captain of the School Cricket and Mann the vice-captain both carried out their duties competently. There seems to be some talent both in batting and bowling in the lower half of the School, and we shall look forward to some School matches next year.

LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :— H 134 Dictionary of Modern English Usag e... Fowler ••• 135 The Old Master ... •• Rutter ... 136 Water Colour Painting Lintott ••• B 299 England and the World ... Marvin D 138 Egyptian Papyri ... Baikie ... F 173 Commercial Geography •• • •.• Chisholm 174 Cathedral Churches of England Hamilton Thompson • • Joseph Conrad G 336 Last Essays ... H. S. Altham H 137 History of Cricket ... 138 Some Cover Shots . Chapple C 228 Admiralty Handbook of Wireless Telegraphy ... ••• •• • ... ... ••• ... Sir C Oman F 175 Castles... READING ROOM FICTIO N. ... ... R. A. Knox R 593 Other Eyes than ours •• •• ••• 594 A Gay Lover Crockett ••• ••• Masefield 595 Odtaa . • • Halliwell Sutcliffe 596 Ricroft of Withens 597 The Gun Runners ... G. A. Birmingham ••• Mitchison 598 Cloud Cuckoo Land Paterson 599 The Singing Season F.H.B.

CHAPEL. Preachers .—Summer Term, 1 64 26. 5th S. after Easter. May 9. The Headmaster. S. after Ascension. „ 16. Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 23. Rev. I. McN. Smith, M.A., Vicar Whitsun Day. of Pocklington. „ 3o. Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Trinity Sunday. ist S. after Trinity. June 6. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

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2nd S. after Trinity. June 13. Ven. C. Cooper, M.A., Archdeacon of York and Canon of York Minster. 20. Musical Service. 3rd 27. [School Commemoration]. Ven. 4th T. E. Lindsay, M.A., Archdeacon of Cleveland. July 4. Rev. F. H. Barnby. 5th ii. [Visit of the O.T.C. to the Garrison 6th fl Church]. 18. Rev. A. Ping, M.A., Rector of 7th Farndon. „ (St. James) „ 25. The Headmaster. 8th Pl

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MUSICAL RECITALS IN CHAPEL. On Sunday, May 3oth, after evensong, G. F. Tendall, Esq. delighted us with yet another of his Organ Recitals, to which we always look forward, His selection was varied and interesting, the first two pieces being Handel's " Overture to the Occasional Oratorio " and the Finale from the " Symphonie Pathetique " by Tschaikowsky. In his rendering of these the difference in style between these two composers was very marked. The next two pieces were of an entirely different character, the melody being of greater importance than the harmonic structure as is so with all Mendelssohn's " Songs without words " from which compositions they were chosen. The congregation then •sang Martin Shaw's " Battle Hymn." Mr. Tendall then concluded with two more Organ Solos. The first was Lemare's " Andantino " which was followed by a " March on a theme of Handel " by Guilmant. The grandeur and movement of this latter made a very fitting ending. Sunday, June zoth, was rendered noteworthy by a Recital by the School Orchestra of Sacred Music which took the place of evensong. After a few prayers the hymn " Ye watchers and ye holy ones " were sung, accompanied by the Orchestra. The Orchestra opened with the " Overture to Solomon " (Handel). The Organ added materially to the interest of the prelude, but in the fugue the Orchestra was more self contained, as it is written for strings, whereas the prelude lacked interest without wind instruments. They then played Handel's " Largo " and a Sarabande by Bach. In the latter of these the quality of tone from the strings was really very good. While the Orchestra was resting, Miss Groves delighted us with a Voilin Solo, " Andante Expressivo " (Pugnani), accompanied

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by the Organ. It was extremely kind of Miss Groves to come and help us and we thank her most sincerely for doing so. After this the School sang Martin Shaw's " Battle Hymn " to orchestral accompaniment, the scoring of which had been most ably done by Mr. Sykes. The Orchestra's two remaining items were very ambitious, being two modern compositions, by Vaughan Williams, " Rondo and Slow Air," which required very accurate playing. They were really very successful in their attempt and we should like to hear more of the modern English school in their future performances, both in Chapel and at School Concerts. Miss Groves then played two more violin solos, the " Air " from a Concerto by Goldmark, and " Andantino " (Kreisler—Martini), both of which were very tastefully rendered. The service was brought to a close with the singing of the hymn " Abide with me." In conclusion we must thank Mrs. Gardiner and E. Wilcock, for kindly coming to assist.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. OXFORD TROUSERS. Sanus es an demens, expansis inclyte bracis ? An veste extenta turpia membra tegis ? In those wide breeches art thou sane, or idiotically vain ? Or wouldst thou hide by such strange whims The malformation of thy limbs. S.M.T. With all due respect to Sir Henry Newbolt, we feel it our duty to say that this Modern Spirit we hear so much about has rather put his sentiments out of date and his poems are now in need of remodelling. We think that the good old poem we all know should run somewhat as thus :There's a breathless hush in the Close to-night, A deadly horror our hero fills On the bumping pitch there's a blundering light, But he's got an eyeshade like Helen Wills. There's ten to make and the match to win, But the captain gives his shoulder a pat, " You'll get chucked off if you don't keep in, So mind you play with a good straight bat."

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The sand of the desert is sodden red— Red with the wreck of a section blob, The Gatlings jammed, though a good strong pull* On the cocking-handle would do the job, The officers all lie dead in piles, But our schoolboy hero cries with a shout ; " Stop that talkin' in them blank files, Move to the right in column of route ! ! " [Note*See Army Leaflet " Care of the Lewis Gun in sickness and health."] These are the words that year by year, While in her place the school is set; That those who dwell there are bound to hear, And having heard them can ne'er forget :" If you want to get plenty of wealth and fame Whatever you do, please don't begin To shriek out things such as " Play the game," But say what you mean and you're sure to win." SAFETY FIRST. •

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STEPHENSON ROAD, RAWALPINDI, INDIA, II

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DEAR SIRS,

I have just been reading with great interest the " History of St. Peter's," and would congratulate the author on his very painstaking and fascinating work. There are, however, one or two errors and omissions to which I should like to draw attention. On p. 177, the XV. of 1904-5 is mentioned as one of the best for many years. This is a mistake as the team of 19o5-6 is obviously the one meant. I played in both teams and still possess the fixture cards. The team of 1904-5 was a very mediocre one, whereas that of 1905-6 was a really good one. In mentioning the awful occasion when Durham beat us by 131 to nil, I think that it might have been mentioned that the School were playing with a practically new team ; in my last match against Durham in 1907-8, which was the year previous to this fiasco, we lost by one try to nil ; but at the end of this season practically the whole team left.

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Another point which strikes me, and I am sure other O.P's., forcibly, is that although the book contains a portrait of the G.O.M. of the School, Mr. G. Yeld, he is hardly mentioned in the text. I am not sure of the exact period for which he was a master, but it was certainly over 40 years, during which he left an indelible mark on all who passed through his hands. No one who ever heard his slogan of " You owl ! " ringing down the corridors, can ever forget it nor can one forget his unfailing devotion to the School and all its interests. Surely Mr. Yeld bulks more largely in the history of the School than he does in this printed volume. Yours truly, A. A. PHILLIPS.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

The Editors " The Peterite," York. DEAR SIRS,

I should like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. A. W. Ping, Mr. K. H. Rhodes, and Mr. L. H. G. Baker for the time and energy they have spent on the Rowing this term. Everyone, I am sure, will thank them for the way in which they arranged their private engagements so as to coach the crews during the ten days before the Regatta, when the crews had to be re-arranged owing to an unfortunate accident to T. B. Bridges, who was stroking the 1st IV. at the time. Many thanks are due to Mr. Ping for making us good enough to compete at Durham. The 1st IV. will also wish to thank the two " eminent " masseurs who did such good work between the semi-final and the final at York Regatta. Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Baker both did valuable work with the second and third crews, and their appearance at 7-15 a.m. helped to encourage those who were foolish enough to be up at that time of morning. The second and third crews wish me to thank them for their early morning provisions. May I close by wishing the School every success in future years. Yours sincerely, A, P. THOMPSON,

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SCHOOL OFFICERS. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

The Editors " The Peterite," York.

DEAR SIRS, I should like, through your columns, to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. S. M. Toyne for the time he has given up for the 1st XI. and the trouble he has taken for their betterment—troubles which I hope does not seem in vain. I should also like to thank Mr. Norwood for the untiring energy he has let loose for the benefit of the 2nd XI. Next but not least, may I thank Mr. Milnes for his work with the Leagues, also other Masters who have borne the heat of the broiling sun in order to improve School Cricket. The Pitches, due to Roberts, were as usual, excellent. Finally the thanks of the team and myself are due to Mrs. Toyne for the excellent teas with which she has provided us. Yours sincerely, P. DAINTRY, Captain of Cricket.

O.P. RUGGER MATCH. The O.P. Match will take place this year on Tuesday, December 21st. , names should he sent in as soon as possible to D. Norwood Esq., St. Peter's School, York. 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. Daintry. 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.

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Captain of Cricket : Sec. of Cricket : Captain of Rowing : Sec. of Rowing : Sec. of Squash : Platoon Commanders :

P. Daintry. J. N. Bullen. A. P. Thompson. A. R. Walton. G. A. Delgado. G. A. Delgado (No. 1 platoon). D. V. Hewitt (No. 2. platoon). A. G. Moore (No. 3. platoon). A. R. Walton (No. 4 platoon). Editors of G. A. Delgado. " The Peterite " : N. R. Dobree. A. G. Moore.

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... York R.U.F.C. ••• Border Regiment ... ••• Leeds Grammar School ... Mount St. Mary's College Headingley " A " ... ••• Pocklington School •• • Giggleswick School •• • Yorks. Wanderers •• • Green Howards ... .•• .• • Worksop College ... Ampleforth College .•• Old Peterites •• . .

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SCHOOL TERMS, 1926-27. Christmas Term : Tuesday, September 21st—Wednesday, December 22nd. Easter Term : Tuesday, January 18th—Wednesday, March 3oth Summer Term : Tuesday, May 3rd—Friday, July 29th. [Dates in all cases refer to arrival and departures of Boarders.]

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CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—The Cuthbertian, The Dovorian (2), The Dunelmian, The Eagle, English Life (3), The Giggleswick Chronicle, The Haileyburian (2), The Hurst Johnian, The Hymerian, The Johnian (Leatherhead), The Leodiensian (3), The Malvernian (2), The Merchistonian (2), The Novocastrian, The Ousel (3), The Sedburghian (2), The St. Peter's College Magazine (Adelaide).

OBITUARY.

We regret very much to record the deaths of Dr. Lowther Clarke, W. H. Jackson (O.P.), and Dr. William Hood, O.P. DR. LOWTHER CLARKE, O.P. The former, though actually educated at Sedbergh, of which he afterwards became the faithful historian, performed the duties of housemaster of " Adams " House at St. Peter's in the years 1883-5. He had previously won a scholarship at St. John's College, Cambridge, and in 1874 was ordained by the Archbishop of York. He subsequently worked in various important Yorkshire parishes and then became closely associated with the School. In 1901 he was appointed to the Bishopric of Melbourne where he showed remarkable administrative ability and energy and when in 1905 the five dioceses of the State of Victoria were constituted an ecclesiastical province, the Bishop of Melbourne, as Metropolitan, received the title of Archbishop. Dr. Clarke resigned the Archbishopric in 1920 and returning home devoted himself to literary work. His " History of Sedburgh School " appeared in 1925, the year of the school's 400th anniversary. He was an honorary D.D. of Oxford and Cambridge, and hon. D.C.L. of Durham. He leaves, with one daughter, two sons : the Rev. W. K. Lowther Clarke, formerly Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, and the Rev. H. L. Clarke, Vicar of Armley, Leeds.

OBITUARY.

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JACKSON, O.P.

W. H. Jackson, whose death we inadvertently omitted to record in our last number, was a member of this School about 1876-78. He showed great promise as a cricketer, was a keen Rugby footballer and proved himself an able actor, appearing in the School performances of Shakespeare. Subsequently he served his articles with a firm of Solicitors in Whitehaven, and was admitted a Solicitor in 1884. Before going to Salisbury, where his death occurred, he acted as managing clerk to a firm of Solicitors at Great Yarmouth. Among the many other activities in which he was engaged, W. H. Jackson had a long and useful association with the Wilts. Volunteers and Territorials, from which he eventually retired after 23 years service with the rank of honorary Major. He was also keenly interested in music, acting as Secretary of the Old Salisbury Choral Society for many years and afterwards helping to found the Salisbury Amateur Operatic Society. His death occurred in his 65th year, and he leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters. DR. WILLIAM HOOD, O.P.

The death at his residence, 9, Tower Place, York, of Dr. William Hood, M.R.C.S. (Eng) ; L.S.A. (Lond.) in his 89th year severs yet another link between ourselves . and Peterites of an earlier generation. He was educated at St. Peter's and on leaving studied at St. Bartholomew's : after qualifying he was for a time surgeon to the Royal West India Mail Service. He began practice in York in 1863 and was for 5o years Medical Officer to the York Union, retiring therefrom in 1911. Dr. Hood was a world wide traveller : at 73 he set out alone on a tour of Finland and Russia and in the following year made a journey round the world. His four sons were all Peterites, and were all in the School at the same time while in recent years his two grandsons, R. H. and C. Metcalfe were also with us. A. J.A.W.

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