March 1927

THE

PET MOTE. VOL. XXIV.

MARCH, 1927.

No. 255

SUPER ANTIQUA S VIAS. St. Peter's ! All hail ! Thy scholars salute thee !

Through ages gone, for all ages to come ; Proud though thy past, still more glorious thy future , Earned well thine honours, by labour well done : Thus " O'er the Ancient Roads," e'er lead us onward, Ebor's young sons look for guidance to thee ; Rule us with wisdom, and lead us to knowledge, So through enlightment, keep England free !

FLORENCE HOLDERNESS COUPLAND

SCHOOL LETTER. LOWLY but surely the glorious end is approaching.

The problem of crowding into ten weeks all the various Easter Term occupations is almost solved. Many of them are already things of the past With the boat races, cross-country race, Rugger house matches, Scientific Society's Exhibition, and the Mikado Concert completed, it remains only to find time in the last ten days for the sports, the last School Hockey match, the semi-finals and finals of the Squash competitions and the Hockey house matches. Another attraction is of course the Northern Squash Racquets Championships, which are being played in the School courts.

The weather throughout the term has been very favourable, and the Hockey team has had plenty of opportunity for practice. They were unfortunate, however, in having half their original fixtures cancelled, as the Border Regiment and the Green Howards with each of whom they had two fixtures, were

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despatched to China. In the few matches they have played, though they met with varying. success, they have not escaped defeat, as did last year's team.

The School House are to be congratulated on winning both divisions of the boat races, and the cross-country plate ; they were, however, completely eclipsed in junior rugger house matches , in which the Manor ran out easy winners.

The O.T.C. continues to make strides forward, a large percentage passing the _practical part of Certificate A. These are to be congratulated, and we hope that they have all succeeded in the theoretical part, as well. Is it too late to wish them luck now the examination is over ?

The Boat House, we are pleased to see, is at last completed' except for fittings. We hope though that the new block of buildings will not be so late.

The Mikado Concert was an unqualified success, and all who took part in it, or otherwise assisted are to be congratulated heartily. The only disappointment to most people was that there was only one performance. We sincerely hope that an opportunity for another may be found in the future.

Finally, we have great pleasure in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Norwood on the birth of a son and heir to them, at the end of the Christmas Term.

OXFORD LETTER. WADHAM COLLEGE, OXFORD. DEAR SIRS,

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A rather uneventful term has flitted away at surprising speed. The one bright spot on in otherwise dull existence being the O.P. Dinner, when we were delighted to see the Headmaster, though we would wish to see more members of the staff.

R. F. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), has spent most of the term training for something or other. He has also worked.

E. G. H. Mack (Wadham), has not been much in evidence.

Has played Rugger for Wadham and once swelled the ranks of the O.U. " Occasionals " against Haileybury.

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N. K. Lindsay (B.N.C.), performed yeoman service for the O.U.D.S. as " Manager of Front of the House " Was unfortunately absent from the only O.P. Meeting.

H. N. Hodd (Keble), has pursued his usual energetic career on the river, in the river and by the river. He now owns a " Car " which does impossible speeds.

H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall) has worked hard and is showing considerable progress.

J. C. Rodgers (Keble), has done so many things that there is scarcely room to give a reasonable account. However, he is President of his College Debating Society, an expert exponent of the" Black Bottom," and a well known archaeologist.

P. Young (St. Edmund Hall) has been ill we believe and consequently has not been seen much about his usual haunts.

N. Dobree (Balliol) is going ahead. He got a trial for the.

'Varsity and did great work in his college Cupper.

T. C. Rainford is as chubby as ever, and working hard.

With best wishes to the continued success of the School, We remain, Sirs, Yours sincerely, OXFORD O.P's.

CAMBRIDGE

LETTER. CAMBRIDGE.

DEAR SIR,

You know how foolish it often makes you feel when some kindly master on the first day of term asks you what you have been doing in the holidays, although your conscience is comparatively easy, and you have not on the whole been dull at all. It is simply that there seems to be nothing of enough interest to report. We are in rather the same situation this term. The eight weeks has passed pleasantly away, and we none of us have got " blues " or carried off any of the prizes of learning and industry. Yet we may say without any false modesty that we have not lowered the School's reputation for keenness in sport and honest, unostentatious toil.

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The President, J. Richardson, coached Caius third boat he also acted as umpire in the races, and consequently rode a horse. While his horse stood still he had all the grandeur of a portrait of some warlike ancestor, all except the lowering battle slay and cannon ; but when the beast began to trot, the really tactful observer could only transfer his gaze to some object of lesser interest but greater stability.

E. G. Bullen and L. H. J. Archer apart from . their normal outdoor activities have taken up another and more sober form of sport, chess. We only trust that this is not a sign of approching senility.

E. L. Triffitt is still working at engineering, and seems to gain a modest pleasure in dispensing fatherly advice and encouragement to the junior engineers of the Club. A. Brown, who is in the artillery corps, has appeared in spurs and a leather bandolier : his martial aspect is calculated to strike cold fear into the heart of the most fiery mount that Cambridge stables can provide.

R. C. Parkinson and M. Storrs Fox both rowed in Emmanuel second boat, which unfortunately inspite of, we will not say because of, their efforts went down two places. Disappointed hopes did not for all that oppress their spirits, on bump supper night.

W. H. Buchanan has run for the 'Varsity again this term. " Sound sleep by night ; study and ease Together mixed ; sweet recreation, And innocence, which most does please With meditation."

This verse sums up the term's activities of B. B. Bridges, G. A. Delgado, and J. L. McCowen, or if it doesn't it ought to.

Much more than this we have not been able to discover : the same work, the same sport as last term claims their attention.

We wish the School every success in its Centenary celebrations and we would also humbly suggest that the library in the proposed new buildings should have a door. We claim no originality for the suggestion, but feel we are merely voicing the opinion of many well-wishers of the School.

Yours, CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES CLUB.

LEEDS LETTER. THE UNIVERSITY UNION, LEEDS,

March, 1927.

DEAR MR. EDITOR, •

The activities of the O.P's. at Leeds have this term been somewhat limited, and there is really very little to report on our doings. We welcome Blair among our numbers, he has come up to do some medicine and appears to be very hard at it. However, he finds time for a game of Rugger and has boxed for the 'Varsity.

T. G. Robinson has left us and gone to investigate medical life in London ; we are very sorry, to loose him, and feel that he would be much safer under our wing than alone in London.

Burridge, organised and ran a most successful Medical Ball.

After that he seems to have retired from public life. He was overheard to say that he had been to four medical teachings in two days, but that was last week and he may have changed since then.

C. E. S. Bullen has been somewhat missed this term, but he has assured us this is only . temporary, and is going to " come back " when he has given up working " frightfully hard."

Etches is talking about Exams., it is the first time he has done such a thing and we trust he won't suffer any serious consequences. We congratulate him in obtaining his 'Varsity Hockey Colours.

Greaves is still suffering from the influence produced by the " Glamour of Surgeons " and he seems to be very subdued by these effects. However, he has his brighter moments, and was heard to great effect at the Medical Society Hot Pot. Wightman has become very much attached to Leeds. He spends many hours in Labs., and in great confidence said he was " working very hard, far too hard."

John Scholefield is often missing from his usual chair in the Library, but he can always be found at feeding time, by this we know he is still with us.

Tasker has hardly been seen at all this term but we are told he is still with us and finds the Agricultural world full of tremendous interest. His leg is much better but he cannot yet play Hockey.

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Moss may be seen every day up at the 'Varsity, but that seems to be the extent of our knowledge and Moss.

Helmsley is still very keen with the preliminaries to expeditions into the highways of Medicine. He has played some Hockey and has attended almost every meeting of the Medical Society this year.

Gill and Collins : nobody claims to have seen these two students of Law for some time. We hope they are still with us, and wish they would come out and take some interest in things round about.

We hear that James has joined our numbers, and would like to welcome his arrival but as we have never yet seen him the welcome is only on hear say evidence and all we can ask is " Will Mr. James make himself known ? " In conclusion we wish the School every success in the coming Summer Term.

Yours etc., THE LEEDS O.P's.

XIIITH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS. Old Peterities are earnestly requested to let the various secretaries know whether they hope to be able to come to the celebrations. An addressed envelope was sent round, but in case this has been mislaid, the questions for which replies are most urgently required, are repeated below.

Do you hope to be present :(I) On Friday, June 24th, to tea and evening refreshments given by the Old Peterite Club in the gymnasium ?

(2) On Saturday afternoon, June 25th, at the Headmaster's " At Home ' ?

(3) On Saturday, June 25th, at the luncheon in the Marquee (ladies invited). *Tickets 3 /6 each. Please state number of tickets required.

(4) At the Old Peterite Dinner (Station Hotel). *Tickets /- each.

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If the form already sent out is used, applications for the tickets should be addressed to the Headmaster, who will distribute them in the right quarter. Those applying later should send direct to the Hon. Secretary of the Club. Colonel H. C. SCOTT, 3, Blake Street, York.

(5) Are you arranging for your own accommodation on Friday and /or Saturday night ?

A certain amount of hospitality has been put at the disposal of the hospitality Committee. If you would like the hospitality Committee to try and arrange for a bedroom, will you write as soon as possible to the Secretary :—J. W. PROCTER, EsQ., 9, Clifton, York ?

As the Schoolhouses will be occupied at the time, it is not likely that they will be able to accommodate many except the Cricket team. Those, who would like to play against the 1st XI. on Friday afternoon and Saturday, and those, who failing room in the 1st XI., would like to play in the 2nd XI. match should apply at once to D. NORWOOD, ESQ., St. Peter's School, York.

Do not wait to be asked, but send in names as soon as possible.

ANNIVERSARY BUILDING FUND. As you will see from the list of donations and promises, the Fund has had a great start and it only requires united efforts to make the scheme a complete success. We sincerely regret if the February appeal for the building fund in some quarters was misunderstood to mean that only donations of 5o were welcome. Subscriptions, however small, are much appreciated and we hope that nobody will be deterred from giving the donation, which they may be able to afford. We are confident that all Old Peterites would like to feel that they have contributed something to the Anniversary. The Committee would be considerably assisted, if those intending to subscribe, Bis dat qui cito dat. could inform them as soon as possible.

Hon. Treasurers : THE HEADMASTER, St. Peter's School, York, and H. L. CREER, 22, Coppergate, York,

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THEATRICALS. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE ANNIVERSARY FUND.

(Approximate Cost of building, £5,000). s. d.

A. R. Stephenson, Esq. 250 0 0 A. R. Stephenson (2nd Donation in memory of H. M 250 0 0 Stephenson) The Rev. H. Blomfield 5o 0 0 J. S. Denby 5o 0 0 5o 0 0 J. A. Dunkerley J. H. Fowler 5o 0 0 S. M. Toyne 5o 0 0 The Assistant Masters 5o 5o 0 0 P. B. Lambert H. A. Longbotham 5o W. A. Meek 5o 0 0 F. T. Penty 5o 0 5o 0 0 C. 0. Grindrod 25 0 0 A. T. Pollard Dr. Chapman (ist Dona' ion) 25 o o Dr. Lyth io o 0 W. A. Headlam 10 0 0 20 0 0 N. T. Crombie W. H. Colley io o o K. E. T. Wilkinson It) 0 0 F. N. E. Thompson IO 0 0 The Rev. F. M Hargreaves 5 J. B. Mossop 5 I I o J. F. Crombie I I o G. P. Crombie

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The Warden of Merton I A thankoffering io T. Watkinson 3 G. Yeld i The Ven. Archdeacon Cooper 2 The Rev. Canon Owen 2 C. F. Drummond Ash 2 2 Dr. C. H. Sullen R. Wheelwright Z I W. T Rust E. B. Grindrod 10

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Messrs.

Adams, Roberts, Scholfield, Fletcher, Atkinson, Sergt.

Maj. Puddick and the Bursar 3 7 6 W. North I I o M. T. Clegg 5 0 0 J. G. and C. L Troop Io 0 0 Col. Fi. C. Scott 20 0 0 W. H. Grindrod 2 2 0 J. H. Daniel 2 2 0 2 2 0 J. N. Blenkin 25 0 0 Dr. Chapman (2nd Donation) Total to March 25th £1288 8 6

" MESSAGE FROM MARS."

by kind permission of the proprietors of the " Yorkshire Herald."

The history of drama at St. Peter's School, York, dates back to the year 1396. Since then it has experienced many varied and interesting vicissitudes, but nothing of a serious character

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appears to have been tackled before 1876. From that year to 1900 the plays were continuous. They were revived again in 1913 with Marlowe's " Dr. Faustus " and notable productions since then have been " She Stoops to Conquer," " Richelieu's " If I were King," Admirable Creighton," " Shaw's " Devil" Disciple," " A Message from Mars." The last named was presented at the School in the presence of a large audience.

The St. Peter's Players may be complimented on their success. Richard Ganthony's three act drama produced

by Lt.-Col. H. Harrington was given with artistic ability, and in the hands of amateurs who know their business the play was an enjoyable treat. Everyone taking part performed exceptionally well, and the staging of the play was adequate.

Mr. S. M. Toyne (headmaster) and Mrs. Toyne whose dramatic attainments are so greatly admired in York were assisted in the presentation of the play by a number of other well-known amateurs, whose capabilities stand very high, including Miss Evelyn, Miss Dodsworth, Mrs. Tendall, Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Atkinson. The pupils entrusted with parts handled them in approved style. Mr. Toyne had great scope for his abilities in the part of Horace Parker and made the fullest use of it, his gift of humour being always noticeable, and it was particularly effective when under the wing of the " Messenger from Mars " in the role of which, S. E. Mammatt gave a forceful presentation.

Mrs. Toyne was well fitted for the part of Aunt Martha (Miss Parker) and did complete justice to it, while Miss Evelyn was successful as Minnie, both in her associations with " Auntie," Horace (her lover) and Arthur Dicey. The latter part was well taken by G. M. Curtois. Miss Dodsworth adequately filled the role of Mrs. Clarence, and Mrs. Tendall treated well the part of Bella, the maid. W. F. Dixon was another success as the tramp, and the other minor parts were also satisfactorily represented.

The full list of performers was as under :MRS. TENDALL Bella Miss EVELYN Minnie MRS. TOYNE Aunt Martha (Miss Parker) MR. S. M. TOYNE Horace Parker G. H. CURTOIS Arthur Dicey W. F. DIXON Tramp S. E. MAMMATT Messenger from Mars • MR. J. T. DAVIES Policeman MISS DODSWORTH Mrs. Clarence C. D. TRIMMER Jim

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Polly MRS. DAVIES C. F. WILLIAMS 1st workman 2nd J. S. MANDLEY R. G. BULLEN Onlooker Dr. Chapman J. M. BIRKETT Newsboy C. G. METCALFE Sir Edward Vivian, F.R.A.S. N. W. RICHARDSON Gentlemen Refugees : J. CUNNINGHAM, MRS. ATKINSON, MISS TOYNE, D. J. BURROWS, R. W. C. noun.

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Messrs. F. H. Potter, A. E. Schofield, and F. W. Roberts, had charge of the scenic and lighting effects. The School Orchestra, conducted by Mr. P. H. Sykes, rendered selections of music during the intervals, and between the second and third acts a collection was taken for the new boathouse, which is hoped will be completed in January.

The Archbishop of York was among the audience, who, thoroughly appreciated the performance.

FOOTBALL. SCHOOL

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OLD PETERITES.

This match was played on Tuesday, December 21st, under conditions which we have become accustomed to experience for the O.P. match—frost and snow. The ground was frozen solid and had a thin covering of snow, which fell just before the kick off.

The School started strongly ; the forwards playing with dash and the three-quarters developed some good passing. After about io minutes play, hand to hand passing left Wilcox unmarked ; he touched down behind the posts and Chapman had no difficulty in converting. A few minutes later Robinson gave Clarke a forward pass when a score seemed inevitable.

The School kept their open game and did not give the O.P's. an opportunity to settle down. Just before half-time Wilcox again had a clear run in, the kick failing.

Half-time score : School, 8 points. O.P's., Nil. In the second half the O.P. forwards played with great vigour and had the threes relied on running and passing instead of kicking, they could hardly have failed to score. Luckily for the School they did realise the advantage their superior weight

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gave them, and played the kicking game. Nevertheless it was only hard tackling that kept our line intact. Bridges in particular kept N. R. Dobree well bottled up.

The O.P. forwards, however, finely led by Sewell, who made heroic efforts to win the match, forced their way over the School line twice. K. G. Chilman had bad luck with both kicks, one going just outside the upright and the other striking the crossbar.

Result : School, i goal i try-8 points.

O.P's., 2 tries-6 points.

JUNIOR HOUSE FOOTBALL CUP. The Manor had no difficulty in retaining the Junior Football Cup by beating the Dayboys, 39—o and the Rise, 29-3 in the final.

Dayboys House A

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I Manor (W.O.)

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Manor (39-0) Rise

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HOCKEY RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. The wet weather and the despatch of troops to China played havoc with the Hockey at the early part of the term, and it was a long time before the team had settled down. Many more than usual were inexperienced in the game and had much to 1 earn, whilst many had still more to unlearn, owing to the way " asphalt " and " yard " hockey has been played lately. This used to be an excellent preparation for stick work and at the same time a first rate game. Now owing to the complete disregard of rules, it has deteriorated as a game and has to be " unlearned " on the other field.

Our best performances were against Scarborough and the Old Peterites. The weakness of the team until these matches lay in the fact that our forwards with the exception of Robin-

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son were quite unable to shoot goals. R. G. Bullen was discovered late as a forward and in these two matches took advantage of each opportunity. Robinson previously had stood out by himself in the line and was always dangerous. Clarke was excellent as back, and Mclldowie must stand out as the best goal-keeper in the last ten years. Elliott was the pivot of the half-back line, but was apt to get among his own forwards unnecessarily and speedy opponents as at Scarborough took advantage of this. With more practice, the team would have been good and quite fast.

G. B. ROBINSON fast and seizes his opportunities to penetrate the defence.

W. A.

CLARKE,

a clever back, who should go far in the game.

a clever half-back, he does not always trust his forwards enough.

W. ELLIOTT,

J. D. BURROWS, as outside left did good work, when inside his shooting was weak.

J. B. D.

CHAPMAN,

a promising and hard working half-back.

J. D. MCILDOWIE, a fearless goalkeeper, who has learned when to go out.

H.

HAIGH-LUMBY,

a vastly improved back.

R. R. H. HORSLEY, a really good hardworking half-back. It was a pity his position was found so late.

R. G. BULLEN , a late find, who bagged a fine lot of goals in the last two matches.

J. F. WARIN, a keen young player, with experience he should mature into a good player.

THE SCHOOL

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Played at Strensall on February i6th.

After a victory over Rowntree's H. C. on a wet ground, the School journeyed to Strensall to find a hot day and a dry field awaiting them. The ball seemed very lively and the School were unaccustomed to this, not having had a dry field in the season up to here. The School led off with a series of hot attacks on the Green Howards' goal, soon with the result of Robinson

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scoring a goal with a good shot. The School were combining well and gave the soldiers' goal some anxious moments. In the defence Clarke was prominent, clearing well. By half-time the School had added one goal, through Burrows, and the soldiers had scored two.

Half-time. School, 2 goals. Green Howards, 2 goals.

In the second half the Green Howards' forwards revived a little and added a further goal. The School on the other hand were playing well and equalised through Robinson. Mr. Toyne and Robinson added further goals for the School.

Result. School, 5 goals. Green Howards, 3 goals.

School : J. D. MacIldowie ; H. Haigh-Lumby and W. A. Clarke ; S. M. Toyne, Esq., W. Elliott, and J. B. D. Chapman ; R. H. Horsley, J. D. Burrows, G. B. Robinson, J. S. Fryer, and J. Warin.

THE SCHOOL V. THE GREEN HOWARDS. Played at home on February 23rd.

The ground was still wet although a little dryer and the School faced practically the same team as in the former week. The School took the lead after a rather tough ten minutes' play through Robinson. The Green Howards rallied and eventually scored before half-time although the School had had much the better of the play. At half-time honours were even.

Half-time. School, z goal. Green Howards, i goal.

In the second half the School overplayed the soldiers, but only managed to score one goal, again through Robinson. The School were not playing as well as usual but easily holding their own. Towards the end, the Gree n Howards made a great rally and managed to score a goal. The soldiers were not satisfied and kept up a hot attack. Just on time they scored the winning goal, although they hardly deserved their victory.

Result. School, 2 goals. Green Howards, 3 goals.

School : J. D. MacIldowie ; H. Haigh-Lumby, W. A. Clarke ; S. M. Toyne, Esq., W. Elliott, and J. B. D. Chapman ; R. H. Horsley, J. D. Burrows, G. B. Robinson, R. W. C. Floud, and J. Warin.

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RockVy. SCHOOL v. SCARBOROUGH.

This match was played on the Cricket Ground at Scarborough, and resulted in a victory for our opponents by four goals to three. It had rained during the early morning and the ground was slippery and bumpy, but in spite of these adverse conditions the game was fast and interesting.

From the bully-off the School attacked strongly, and it was not very long before Bullen, who was playing for the first time at inside left, scored from a pass by Robinson. The forwards were playing well, but there was a tendency to over-run the ball. The half-backs held the opposing forwards ; but Harland, the Scarborough centre-forward, cut through and by his superior speed, had no difficulty in scoring. The play after this was very evenly contested, the sides giving long passes and keeping the ball moving well. Just before the interval, however, Harland added another goal by a breakaway, The School rallied and were unfortunate in not making the scores level before the interval : they would no doubt have succeeded had it not been for the opposing goal-keeper, who made many good saves.

Half-time. School, i goal. Scarborough, 2.

The second half opened in dramatic fashion. The School seemed to become very slow, and the half-backs were unable to hold the Scarborough forwards, who were combining well.

Our opponents were always a little quicker on the ball, and Harland added his third goal, during our lapse. A little later the inside-left added another goal to the Scarborough score.

The School rallied, and after having pressed for a considerable time, scored through Bullen. The School were now playing together again, and attacked almost continually. Towards the end Bullen again scored. The School lost many opportunities through being off-side, but apart from this, played very much better than in the previous match.

Result. St. Peter's School, 3 goals. Scarborough, 4.

School XI. :MacIldowie (goal) ; Clarke and Haigh-Lumby (backs) ; Chapman, Elliott and Horsley (halves) ; Burrows, Bullen, S. M. Toyne, Esq., Robinson and Warin (forwards).

SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES. This match unfortunately was cancelled last season, owing to the inability of the Old Boys to raise a team on a Saturday.

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This year however, we had to play a very strong team, and an excellent game resulted.

There was one change in the team which played against Scarborough, Watson taking the place of Robinson, who was away at Cambridge, at inside right.

It was an ideal day for a hockey match, and the ground was in excellent condition. From the bully-off the School attacked strongly, and D. Norwood had to save numerous shots from the forwards, who were playing very well. Then the opposing right-wing broke away and the School were forced to defend.

Play was very fast, both sides making use of long passes to the wings, who always ran and dribbled well. It was a long time before Burrows received the ball from the right-wing, and was able to score the first goal for the School. After this reverse, the Old Boys played very hard, and Maclldowie was very prominent in goal, making excellent saves from K. G. Chilman and the other opposing inside forwards.

Half-time. School, z goal. Old Peterites, o.

The second half was very like the first at the beginning, but the School were always quicker on the ball, and it was not long before Bullen increased the lead, with a shot which went over the goal-keeper's head. Our opponents then rallied, and but for Maclldowie would have scored. It seemed to be their unlucky day, because three of their shots hit the goal posts.

Their forwards were very much better during this period, as a change had been made on the left-wing. During this half many corners were forced by both sides. but they availed nothing.

About four minutes from the end Burrows scored again from a loose melee. After this play was confined to mid-field and the final whistle blew with the scores St. Peter's School, 3 goals. Old Peterites, o.

School XI.: Maclldowie (goal) ; Haigh-Lumby and Clarke (backs) ; Chapman, Elliott and Horsley (halves) ; Burrows, Bullen, S. M. Toyne, Esq., Watson and Warin (forwards).

O.P. XI.: D. Norwood ; R. G. De Little, D. W. E. Burridge ; W. Anelay, E. G. Bullen, J. Scholefield ; W. Haggie, W. N. Job, R. Golledge, K. G. Chilman, and W. MacKay.

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ROWING. Considerable encouragement was given to all who frequented the river by the fact that the new Boat House could be observed growing, though it can never be known as a mushroom growth as our observations have lasted until the end of term ! However, the rowing has been quite successful and the foundations of several promising oarsmen have been laid.

The School House are to be congratulated on being head of both the First and Second Divisions, the rowing of both crews was a distinct credit to their coaches. It would seem also to be a compliment to ( or shall we say, a complement of) the School House first crew that they have again successfully proved to be able swimmers ! In February too ! We wonder whether the School House crews look forward to this almost annual event !

The weather has been quite kind to us this year, we only had one week of winds and flood, and this did not prevent crews going out and " doing a journey."

One other matter of importance, we were able to acquire another tub pair at the beginning of term and this has helped a great deal in the preliminary instruction.

1ST DIVISION. The First Division races were rowed on March 9th, loth, and iith.

On the first day there was a fairly strong stream running, but in the first heat the School House chose the boat House side of the river and after a fairly level race up to York City Boat House they drew away and won comfortably by 31 lengths,

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In the next heat between Rise I. and Manor I. the Manor had gained a lead at Scarborough Bridge which they increased to win by. 3 lengths.

On the next day for the semi-finals the river had gone down considerably. The School House beat the Dayboys I. easily though the Dayboys held the other crew for the first part of the course. A very good race was seen between Manor I. and School House II., the latter being dangerous all the way. Manor won by I- length.

The final was rowed on almost perfect water there being little advantage on either side : the race was a very good one and provided excitement all the way through. The School House gained a slight lead at the start which they held for a time, but at Scarborough Bridge the boats were practically level. Both crews rowed very well between the bridges and the School House won a close race by :t length.

2ND DIVISION. The time allowed for practice in the second division was very short indeed this year, so that almost a record number of crabs was anticipated. The actual races, however, proved very good and in all the races only two minor crabs occurred.

The first heat rowed on 16th March between Rise II. and Manor II. was won by Rise by 2 length. The Rise led for most of the course but at the finish Manor were coming up rapidly.

'School House III. then rowed Dayboys II. This was a good race spoilt for the Dayboys by bad coxing. (Future coxes please note).

The final between Rise II. and School House III. proved the most exciting of the whole races. Half way along the course Rise led by a clear length, they then fell away and School House coming up with an excellent spurt won the race by an alleged length.

THE CREWS. 1ST DIVISION.

SCHOOL HOUSE I. bow G. M. Curtois.

2.

C. Dixon.

3.

C. L. Troop. str. J. C. Yates. cox G. Y. Burton,

how 2.

3.

str. cox

MANOR I. C. D. Trimmer.

J. Cunningham.

R. S. Wilcock.

T. S. Lamb.

S, M. Macildowie.

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SQUASH RACQUETS. THE RISE.

bow F. H. Douglas.

2.

3.

str. cox

L. W. Ryland.

A. B. Smallman.

J. N. Thompson.

T. H. Raw.

THE DAYBOYS. bow K. G. Chapman.

G. V. Biscombe.

2.

3.

G. E. Cutforth. str. F. W. Fineron. cox G. A. Barton.

bow 2.

3.

str. cox bow 2.

3.

str. cox

THE GROVE. H. C. Rothery.

J. A. C. Platts.

E. F. Bolton.

G. Wood.

C. G. Metcalfe.

SCHOOL HOUSE II. L. H. W. Parkin.

J. M. Birkett.

F. W. B. Pacey.

H. H. Thomas.

T. H. D. Wilson.

2ND DIVISON. SCHOOL HOUSE III.

bow M. E. Hodgson.

2.

3.

str. cox

W. G. Hutton.

R. B. Sharp.

J. H. Gourley.

R. D. Pexton.

RISE II.

bow

W. J. Buttimer.

2.

3.

H. J. B. Greeves.

R. L. Rhodes.

H. 0. Stibbard.

T. D. G. Foster.

str. cox

MANOR II.

bow J. B. Doyle.

2.

3.

str. cox

bow

E. R. Pickersgill.

G. P. Easten.

H. A. Patrick.

S. M. Maclldowie.

2.

3.

str. cox

DAYBOYS. P. Storrs Fox. A. V. Parker.

C. N. Parkinson.

G. H. Golden.

K. C. Bean.

SQUASH RACQUETS. A considerable increase in the number of members has been noticed since the inauguration of the " Oxford Cup." The team was successful in each of the three matches played namely, against the Masters, the Yorkshire Rocks and the Bedale Hunt. Matches against Newcastle and York Garrison were arranged but unfortunately had to be cancelled,

SQUASH RACQUETS.

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THE SCHOOL V. THE MASTERS. Resulted in a win for the School by three matches to one.

C. Dixon lost to S. M. Toyne, Esq. by one game to three.

R. G. Bullen beat D. Norwood, Esq., by three games to love.

H. H. Thomas beat W. H. G. Milnes, Esq. by three games to one.

C. F. Williams beat K. H. Rhodes, Esq. by three games to one.

THE SCHOOL

V.

YORKSHIRE ROCKS.

After a close match the School were just successful by two matches to one.

C. Dixon lost t'o S. M. Toyne, Esq., by two games to four, 10-9 , 5-9 , 9-5, 4-9 , 7-9, 4-9.

Although the result of this match was never doubted, it was well worth watching. Dixon thoroughly deserved his two games, for he played well, and ran in a most energetic manner to the enjoyment of Mr. Toyne. The skill of the latter saved him such an expenditure of energy.

R. G. Bullen beat E. G. Tew by four games to one : 9-2, 9-2, 9-3, 6-9, 9-5.

Bullen played exceedingly well in the first three games and easily outpointed his rather slow opponent. Tew played better in the fourth game, but Bullen soon picked up and won the match by four games to one.

H. H. Thomas beat K. Dunnington-Jefferson, D.S.O. by four games to three, 9-6, 9-5, 6-9, 8-1o, 9-4, 7-9, 9—I. Thomas played very well and his quickness about the court gave him the victory over his handicapped opponent.

THE SCHOOL V. THE BEDALE HUNT. The School won by three matches to love.

C. Dixon beat Ivor-Johnson by three games to one, 9-4, 9-6, 7-9, 9-5.

R. G. Bullen beat Sir Guy Graham by three games to two, I- 9, 3-9, 9-7, 9-6, 9-4.

As the score suggests it was a very close match, but Bullen proved the better stayer.

H. H. Thomas beat Colonel J. Dunnington-Jefferson by three games to one, 6-9, io-9, 9-3, 9-6.

OPEN.

R. G. Bullen v.

R. Wilson

1 1 J

-C. F. Williams 3-0

R. B. Sharp v.

M. J. Bennion

R. G. Bullen 3-0

- R. G. Bullen 3-0 P. M. Perry v.

E. F. Williams C. Dixon V. G. M. Curtois

J. M. Birkett v.

H. H. Thomas

1

J

j

G. Bullen 3-0 P. M. Perry 3-0

1 J

C. Dixon 3-0 C. Dixon w.o.

- H. H. Thomas 3-2 R. B. Sharp 3-1

1

H. H. Thomas 3-I

*s.iarO DyN I svrOs

C. F. Williams V. H. G. Hutton

HANDICAP I. C. Dixon owe 5 -1 C. Dixon v.

E. F. Williams + 5 J 3-0 v.

R. Wilson + 2

J

C. Dixon 3-0

M. Birkett 3-0

C. F. Williams±i -1 C. F. Williams v.

P. M. Perry + 4 J 3-0 R. B. Sharp ± 3 R. B. Sharp v.8-i J. B. D. Chapman j +4

G. M. Curtois + 5 -1 }- M. J. Bennion v.

3-2 M. J. Bennion + 3 R. G. Bullen owe 2 R. G. Bullen v.

3-0 H. H. Thomas scr.

-1 R. G. Buller!

I J

3-0

Dixon 3-1

R. G. Bullen 3-o

sian oovH Hsva bs

J. M. Birkett --I- 2 1 j .

I

HANDICAP II. A. G. Moore 3-0 A. G. Moore W.O.

A. McCowen S. Q. Wash scr. f A. McCowen L. H. Parkin + 3 L. H. Parkin 3-2 L. Mackintolis+2 f R. Pickersgill A. L. Pen dleburyscr 3-2 E.R.Pickersgill +4 A. J. Patrick + 5 {G. Y. Burton 3-0 G. Y. Burton ± 3 f

A. G. Moore 3-1 1- E. R.• Pickersgill 3-0 i,

J E. W. Jenkins

G.H.Gourley + 4 1.E. W. Jenkins E. W. Jcnkins±3 f 3-0

J

.H.Holliday 3-0

1

W. H. Holliday owe2 B. V. Rhodes + 4 I J. D. Ferguson+i R. Draffan -I- 4

Draffan 3-1 W. R. Draffan

R. Draffan 3-0

1

J

'S.La nOnvx TisynDs

A. G. Moore + 2 S. E. Mammatt+4

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INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY PLATE. Considerable interest was displayed in the 'Cross Country Race this year, as the result was considered to be very open, and there were no " hot favourites." This opinion was justified by the result as the School House won by the narrow margin of 2 points over the Dayboys.

The course was fairly dry and in spite of rain in the morning which made the surface rather slippery, the weather was kind to the competitors. Dixon ran well and came in well ahead in 43i minutes. The chief excitement however, was to see where the fourth School House man would come in, when the four Dayboys had already arrived.

INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE PLATE.

Sch. H. Grove.

Rise.

Manor. Dayboys.

Dixon, C. 2 Clarke

3 Birkett 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15

— — —

16 17

Hendry Hewitt Floud — Murray — Hanley — Houghton — -

Rymer Platts

18 — 19 — 20 21 Pendlebury 22 23 -

Beachell -

— — — —

MacIldowie Smallman

24 Robinson 25 26 Williams,C.F. — — 27 — Wood, G. 28 —

29 3o

Gray —

— — Campbell

—

I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

— Etherington g — — — 10 — Wilcock II — — 12 Fearnside 13 14 Warin — 15 McCowen — — 16 17 — — Watson 18 19 — Horsley — Patrick 20 — — 2I — — 22 23 — 24 — Elliott 25 — — 26 — Parkinson 27 28 29 — 3o

216 Pts.

ENTERTAINMENTS.

Sch. H. Grove.

Rise.

27 5o 48 Time :-43 mins. 23 secs.

Manor. Dayboys 31 62

O.T.C. AND GYMNASIUM. I fear my notes on O.T.C. and Gymnasium will be " short " at any rate and of course as " sweet " as I can make them !

The main proccupation of A Platoon has been Certificate " A " work, practical and theoretical. In that matter we were most fortunate in that the condidates suffered but little in their preparation from the minor illnesses, which frequently hamper a school in an Easter Term. Having regard to the new scheme of training now in vogue, it became necessary to send up the candidates this term instead of the Xmas term. I hope however that such a course will not again be necessary. In all the work, as before, Major Green and his " Merrie Men " have been indefatigable in their assistance, in spite of the difficulties which were put in their way by the movement of troops to China.

Gymnastic work has been going strong. The two forms left in the Annual Competition will compete for the form medals on Thursday, the 24th of this month, they will be A and B2. It should prove a very close thing between them. I must also mention the assiduous preparatory work put in by a Special Squad of volunteers who are billed to give us an exhibition on the same evening. S. M. Puddick has given up much of his own time to their instruction and some of the exercises, which the squad undertakes, are ample evidence of their belief in the Sergt. Major's skill as a fieldsman of flying bodies. J.C.R.K.

ENTERTAINMENTS. ARMAGEDDON. On January 29th, a Cinema entertainment entitled " Armageddon," was given in the Big Hall. Several reels of film were projected showing the campaign in Palestine during the Great War of 1914-18. The growth of the power of Germany eastwards and southwards as far as Palestine, was clearly shown by means of maps of Europe, in which the German territory

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could be seen spreading. The whole campaign was shown with great clarity, by bird's eye views of large tracts of Palestine in which the position and movements of troops of both sides were shewn by white marks for allies, and black ones for foes. Besides these maps and drawings, many important charges and battles were shewn, and the firing of big guns aroused great interest, as the picture gave a very good idea of the tremendous " kick " of the explosion. The greatest excitement was aroused by the acts of distinguished bravery that were shewn, in which the wounded were seen being carried back to the trenches. Despite a few stoppages, the entertainment was very interesting and instructive.

SONG RECITAL BY HAROLD HALLAS. On Saturday evening, February 5th, Mr. Harold Hallas paid us a return visit, and put before us a most interesting programme of songs. As is his custom he treated his songs as literature, and grouped them accordingly under the heading. " E'en such is man." The first half of the programme was designed to illustrate man as the soldier, the dreamer and in tragedy ; the second as the sufferer, the wooer and in drink.

At the outset we may say that we liked Mr. Hallas's man the best as either the soldier or the lover ; his opening song, Sumervell's arrangement of " The Street sounds to the Soldier's Tread," from the Shropshire Lad, could not have been more happily chosen, particularly as it was followed with such contrast by John Ireland's beautiful tribute to Rupert Brooke, in his setting of " The Soldier." Or Charles Wood's " Ethiopia Saluting the Colours," a song which has become endeared to many generations of undergraduates, was also much appreciated. As the Lover we heard and saw, Mr. Hallas in quite a different vein and it is safe to say, that the two most popular songs of the evening were Brahms' delightful little lullaby and the old English folk-song " Come kiss me now or never," both of which called forth a well deserved encore.

Of the rest of the programme we might mention particularly an arrangement of " Lord Rendall " by Mr. Hallas's most able and sympathetic accompanist, Mr. H. F. Thomas, and Loewe's setting of the " Erl King," the latter, which Mr. Hallas pointed out, was much neglected as being eclipsed by Schubert's setting of the same poem, we should much like to have heard again ; it is the type of song for which Mr. Hallas is particularly suited.

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As no account of this nature would appear to be complete without criticism of some sort, we may perhaps be allowed to comment on Mr. Hallas's man in Drink and as the Sufferer. In the first instance we can only say that in this particular Hall we prefer him when he is sober unless we know previously every word of his song. In the second we have to admit that we thought Mr. Hallas was finding it as big an effort as we were to preserve the melancholy atmosphere for more than one song at a time. This latter observation we hope Mr. Hallas will take in no way other than that in which it is meant, namely as a compliment. We are getting to know him and to realise that despite the fact that he never gives us anything but the best of music, he always makes us feel that it is jolly good fun.

MACBETH. On Wednesday, February i6th, Major Cottam visited the School and gave a Lecture-recital on Shakespeare's " Macbeth."

He began by giving a summary of the outstanding dramatic values of the play, and gave us, very clearly and succinctly, the leading ideas of Bradley and Quiller-Couch, the men who have done most to make ShakespeareanTragedy live for this generation. Major Cottam, in these introductory remarks, succeeded in getting us into the right mental atmosphere for appreciating and enjoying the play itself. He made us feel the world of darkness and blood in which the chief figures move. He brought home to us the dramatic importance of the witches, and the suggestion which they bring of a horrible half-seen background of superstition and malignant fate. He shewed us how the poet has kept all the characters in low relief except the two on whom he spends all his powers.

Major Cottam than went on to recite the main parts of the play itself, concentrating almost entirely on the witches, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth. This helped us to realise that these two souls in hell not merely make the play, but are the play, while the emphasis laid on the witches brought out, as a mere reading of the text oft fails to do, the atmosphere in which Macbeth moves, an atmosphere not quite of this earth, a world where the unreal becomes real, and ambition totters on the edge of sanity.

In rendering Macbeth and the witches, Major Cottam was convincing, and at times moving : in rendering Lady Macbeth he was perhaps facing a task beyond the powers of any mere man. But his presentation as a whole gripped his hearers

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from beginning to end. And to have helped Shakespeare at his greatest to live and burn in the memory is a great thing to have done : and all who heard were grateful.

At the end Major Cottam gave the quarrel scene between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle from " The School for Scandal."

LIFE ON AN AFRICAN SLAVE ROUTE. Lantern Lecture by Joseph Burt, Esq., on March 26th, entitled " Life on an African Slave Route.

It is most gratifying to know that whereas, our cocoa was formerly grown on plantations worked by slaves, now that slavery has been abolished, the slave has become a paid workman.

These Africans are now entirely free to return home, whenever they like ; but some years ago, once an African arrived on a cocoa plantation, he never left it, until freed by death. These slaves owe their emancipation to the efforts of the lecturer and Mr. Cadbury, of the firm of Cadbury and Sons, Bourneville.

Mr. Burt first visited the islands, the cocoa plantations, where he convinced himself that slavery was really in existence.

Thence he travelled to the mainland of West Africa, where he journeyed inland 'by the slave routes, through the jungles to the uplands, where the slaves were pressganged into work on the plantations. In spite of severe illness, the lecturer managed to reach England safely, and by his efforts and those of Mr. Cadbury, the unhappy lot of the slaves was ameliorated, and slavery has disappeared from the cocoa plantations of West Africa.

THE MIKADO. In the Big Hall, on Saturday, March D9th, the School enjoyed a Concert of songs from Gilbert and Sullivan's " Mikado," by kind permission of R. D'Oyly Carte.

We must congratulate J. M. Birkett and the whole company on .an excellent performance.

D. V. Hewitt, as Nanki-Poo, gave us an effective rendering of " A Wandering Minstrel," being supported by a well trained and efficient chorus of noblemen,

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ENTERTAINMENTS.

G. P. Easten shone in his humorous portrayal of " Pooh-bah," especially during the much appreciated quintet " The Flowers that bloom in the Spring."

J. M. Birkett as " Ko-Ko," gave a spirited performance, the words of his songs being particularly distinct and audible from all parts of the Hall.

Miss M. Evelyn, Mrs. Goodman Platts, and Miss R. Dodsworth, made a charming trio as the three little maids from school.

Miss Evelyn taking the part of Yum-Yum, Mrs. Plats, PittiSing, and' Miss Dodsworth that of Peep-Bo. Both their songs and dances were much appreciated, and Miss Evelyn is to be particularly congratulated on her beautiful rendering of " The Sun whose Rays are all ablaze," preceded by Mrs. Platts' charming solo " Braid the raven hair."

J. C. Yates, as the Mikado, played the part skilfully, a shiver going down our backs, when he mentioned boiling oil and melted lead !

Miss Homer played that unpleasant part of Katisha, with much success, and her duets with the Mikado and Ko-Ko namely " From every kind of man," and " There is beauty in the bellow of the blast " were much appreciated, as was her pathetic solo " Hearts do not break."

The most successful item on the programme was the fascinating quintet, " The Flowers that bloom in the Spring," which was encored four times.

We were fortunate in obtaining gorgeous costumes of the orthodox pattern from B. J. Symmons & Co., Ltd., those of the three little maids and Katisha being most attractive.

The Orchestra, under the direction of P. H. Sykes, Esq., are to be congratulated on a highly efficient performance throughout and especially in the Overture.

In conclusion may we offer our thanks to all those both outside and inside the School who came to play in the Orchestra or sing, and who attended so many rehearsals. We also offer our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Sykes and the Headmaster for producing one of the finest entertainments yet seen in the School, and we hope to see it again as a public performance in June.

.

NOTES AND ITEMS.

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. Although almost everything else has been eclipsed by the Exhibition this term, the Society has had one highly interesting lecture on " The Sun," by John Scott, Esq. This lecture was of particular importance since it served as a prologue to the total eclipse of the sun, which we hope to see on the 29th July,. For the rest the activities of the Society must be expressed entirely in terms of its 2nd Triennial Exhibition. Never in the history of the Society, or we venture to say, of the School, has an exhibition on such a gigantic scale been attempted, and it must be some consolation to the officers and members who have lacrificed their time, and occasionally their tempers,for the goodof the cause, to know that the exhibition has been accepted in local scientific circles as a really creditable and instructive effort. Space will not permit of a full and detailed account of the thousand and one exhibits on view, but such an account will be published in the next number of the Society's Magazine, the " Proceedings."

The Committee would like to take this opportunity ,however, of thanking members and also several non-members who rendered valuable assistance, which was much appreciated.

In addition, this term, we have got the case made for the Herbarium, which, it will be remembered, was presented to the Society last term by H. S. Wilkinson, Esq. The exhibits in the Museum are growing steadily in number, and if a visitor is not troubled with the amount of good food wasted, as some have been known to do, he will see that we have already quite a comprehensive collection. D.V.H.

NOTES AND ITEMS. On Sunday, February 27th, Mr. Tendall gave his termly Organ Recital with characteristic success. The programme was greatly enhanced by the inclusion of some cello solos, which were admirably played by Miss Mary Warrilow. i FUGUE IN E FLAT 2 'CELLO SOLO

" St. Anne "

(a) " Andante " (b) " Aria" MISS MARY WARRILOW,

J. S. Bach Heberdein J. S. Bach

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3 THREE SONGS OF PRAISE. (a) No. 438. THE CHOIR. " So here hath been dawning." (b) No. 358. THE CHOIR. " Sunset and Evening Star." (c) No. 304. THE SCHOOL. " The Battle Song "

4 THREE SKETCHES (a) Prologue (b) A deserted farm. (c) The Song of the Shepherdess.

MacDowell

5 'CELLO SoLo (a) Andante (b) Londonderry Air. MISS MARY WARRILOW.

Goltermam

The School Confirmation was held on Thursday, March 24th, at 11-30 a.m. by His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York.

The prize for the Original Composition for this issue of the Peterite has been awarded to M. J. Bennion, under the nom de plume of N.K.C. It is proposed to publish a supplement to the Peterite next term in conjunction with the Thirteenth Centenary Celebrations.

The Oxford University Old Peterite Club have presented the School with an Inter-House Cup which has been christened " the Oxford Cup." The following marks have been allotted for the different events.

The marks will be taken from St. Peter's Day to St. Peter's Day. Any suggested alteration must be proposed and passed in the Easter Term preceding the year affected.

1926-7 Cup will therefore be from July 1st, 1926—June 25th, 1927.

2nd Division.

1st Division.

12 (1st place) Boating (1st place) 15 (if juniors under 16) •• Football House matches 15 Cricket House matches 12 Hockey io(2nd place) 6 Sports Shield (1st place) Cross Country Race 5 5(2nd place) Swimming Relay 2 5(2nd place) Boxing 2

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Commemoration Day Prizes : Archbishop of York's Dean of York's Headmaster's Modern Language (German or French) Stephenson Whytehead Memorial, Senior Junior .....

O.P. Elocution, Senior Junior Art, Senior „ Junior PI

PP

JP

If

2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 I 2 I

We should like to congratulate B2 on their narrow victory over A3 in the inter-form Gymn. competitions.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. ST. PETER'S SUNSET. Sunfall. The old clock shows the hour of nine As o'er its face the slanting shadow falls ; The dying sun gleams redly on the. walls And seeks each old grey stone to incarnadine, Imbruing it with light blood-red as wine— Silence : save where the sound in fitful squalls Moans softly in the breathless void, and calls A plaintive note with whisperings divine ; Or passing breezlet with a vague caress Croons drowsily amidst the poplar trees, Which murmer dreamy answer to • the breeze, Seeming to breath out calm and peacefulness. *

*

And these grey walls alike through hopes or fears Inviolate have stood against the years.

N.K.C.

LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :— B 306 Palmerston Guedalla 307 Fifty Years of Parliament Oxford & Asquith (2 vols).

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CHAPEL.

C 232 Internal Constitution of the Stars Eddington D 142 Auxilia of the Roman Army Cheesman 143 Leaves of Hellas MacGregor 144 Plato : the man and his work Taylor Sir Allan Cobham F 184 Australia and Back 185 The Changing Face of England Collett M.-R. James G 346 Eton and Kings 347 Reliquiae A. D. Godfrey (2 vols).

Joad H 143 The Babbitt Warren Bernard Darwin 144 The Game's Afoot 145 Those Ashes (Australian Tour, 1926 M. A. Noble FICTION.

R 611 Sea Whispers 612 The Footsteps that stopped 613 The Blatchington Tangle

W. W. Jacobs Fielding Cole

CHAPEL. LENT TERM, 1927.

3rd S. after Epiphany.

4th 5th

Jan. Feb.

Septuagesima Sexagesima Quinquagesima 1st S. in Lent. znd 3rd 4th

Mar.

23. The Headmaster.

3o. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

6. Ven. C. Cooper, M.A., Archdeacon of York.

13. A. Rowntree, Esq., B.A., Headmaster of Bootham School.

20. Rev. E. C. Hudson, M.A., Vicar of S. Lawrence, York.

27. Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. 6. Rev. G. J. French, C.M.S. (Collection for the Church Missionary Society).

13. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

20. The Very Rev. the Dean of York.

27. The Headmaster.

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SALVETE. VALETE.

Clifton Grove. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Grove. Vth Modern.

W. F. DIXON. School House. VIth Modern. House Monitor.

1st XV., 1925-6-7. Colours, 1925-6. Sec., 1926-7. Cpl. in O.T.C. C. J. WILCOX. Clifton Grove. B3. Hockey XI., 1924-5-6.

Colours, 1924-5-6. Cricket XI., 1925-6. Colours, 1925-6.

1st XV., 1925-6. Colours, 1926. Cadet in O.T.C. House Monitor.

W. RICHARDSON. Day Boy. A3. House Monitor. 1st XV., 1926. Colours, 1926. Sgt. in O.T.C. J. H. BURDON. Clifton Grove. Vth Modern. Played for 2nd XI. Cricket, 1926. 1st and 2nd XV., 1926. House Monitor.

Cadet in O.T.C. F. D. HOROBIN. Clifton Manor. B3. House Monitor. 1st XV., 1926-7. Colours, 1926-7. 2nd IV. Colours, 1926.

Elected Captain of Boats for 1927. Boxed for School, L /cpl. in O.T.C. R. L. JEFFARES. Clifton Rise. A2. Played for 2nd XV. Cadet in O.T.C. A. L. HAW. Clifton Rise. A2. Cadet in O.T.C. J. S. MANDLEY. School House. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. P. C. HEATH. School House. Bi. Cadet in O.T.C. W. A. NUTT. School House. B2. Cadet in O.T.C. N. C. BARNES. Clifton Grove. B3. Played for znd XV., 1926.

Cadet in O.T.C. H. MASON. Clifton Rise. B3. Cadet in O.T.C. J. A. BRAMLEY-TAYLOR. Clifton Rise. B4. Cadet in O.T.C. P. G. HODSMAN.

SALVETE. School House.

J. C. Close.

A. B. Cooper.

W. J. Crabtree.

R. D. Pexton.

Clifton Rise.

W. Allport.

J. V. Huzzard.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The Easter term has again appeared to have " flown," but unlike some terms it has provided several quite exciting incidents. We started normally and were all looking forward to Rugger matches, and to a special Gymnasium display which was proposed, but alas ! somebody got " flue " and then a few more people and so these arrangements had to be postponed.

Then the First Dormitory had a midnight excitement.

Maclldowie heard footsteps and whispered voices outside the window. Then the light of a bull's eye lantern appeared. And then dirt and gravel thrown at the window. In reply to the quavering question " Who's there," came the reassuring answer, I'm a policeman, the playground gate is open." So the Housemaster was waked from his deep sleep and matters were put right, but the unfortunate sequel was that the opportunity was taken to set us an essay with the title " The Policeman's lot " We have also to record that Mr. Potter has started a special library, which is proving very popular, and the selection of books seems to meet with general approval.

The Literary Society has continued with success, an innovation was a debate on the various merits of residence in town or country. A certain William Johns proved himself a terrible heckler at this debate, but " country " won by a fair majority.

Papers have been read by R. Perry, W. R. Mann, and A. B. Maclldowie. Mr. Chilman shewed us about 5o lantern slides of the Birds you would see on a country walk and of some of their nests.

Mr. Ping shewed us some slides about the " Weather " and explained the newspaper weather charts. On February 3rd we had a lantern lecture by Miss A. M. Brown, M.A., on the " Life of St. Paul."

One wet half-holiday instead of games we were all taken to visit Messrs. Rowntree's factory, and had a most interesting afternoon, not the least part of which was the presentation box of chocolate we each received on leaving.

We had a surprise outing one Saturday afternoon near the end of term. It was a lovely warm day and after dinner we found a bus outside St. Olave's, waiting to take us all out to spend a most enjoyable afternoon in Buttercrambe woods and the country about Sand Hutton. We ought to say something about trespassers and the spoils of that outing but we had better be silent !

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There are just a few questions we should like to ask about certain events of the term :Who holds a Whispering Gallery ? And is it rude to whisper ?

Who lost a certain mark book ?

What is grumbling ?

Who found the slug ? Who found it the second time ?

Who's not so dusty after all ?

SALVETE. W. B. Dawson, ma. G. F. Dawson, mi. F. F. Weatherill.

VALETE. J. C. Close to School House.

ST. OLAVE'S GAMES. We have been rather unfortunate this term over games.

During the early part, owing to the ravages of " flue " first amongst the boarders and then amongst the dayboys, we could not get out proper sides for a senior rugger game. Latterly we have been in quarantine for " mumps," and so had to cancel our fixtures with Grosvenor House and Ampleforth Juniors.

In spite of this some good pick-up games have been enjoyed under excellent weather conditions.

Everyone is at present practising for the Sports, the heats of which are to be run off on Thursday, March 24th, and the finals the next day.

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O.P. NEWS. Anniversary Cricket and Rowing.

The Sports Committee of the Anniversary Celebrations Committee are anxious to arrange at least three O.P. crews (trained or untrained as circumstances permit) to row the School on Friday, June 24th.

The Committee would also be glad to receive names for the two O.P. Cricket XI's. to play the School 1st and 2nd XI's.

Tnat against the School ist XI. will be a two day match on Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th, and the 2nd XI. will play on the Saturday only.

The names of those wishing to play in the Cricket matches should be sent to D. Norwood, Esq., 4 Clifton Terrace, York, before May 1st, and Old Peterites wio would like to row or cox in one of the crews should communicate with K. H. Rhodes, Esq., St. Peter's School, York, before June 1st.

The engagement is announced of L. F. Jones, O.P., only son of the Rev. Lewis and Mrs. Jones, of Wold Newton Vicarage, Hunmanby, Yorks., and Miss Colleen Ruth Maisland, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Maisland, of The Court House, Painswick, Gloucestershire.

MARRIAGE. WATKINSON-YOUNG. On January 4th, at Fulford Church by the Rev. Canon Guy, Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Watkinson, 65, The Mount, York, and Mary Chrisian, daughter of the late D'Arcy Curwen Young and Mrs. Young, 9, New Walk, Terrace, York.

BIRTHS. YEOMAN. On December 3oth, 1926, at Elmside, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, to the wife of W. G. Yeoman, a son.

NORWOOD. On December 16th, 1926, at 4, Clifton Terrace, York, to Eileen, wife of D:Norwood, a son,

O.P. NEWS. OBITUARY.

A. E. STONE, O.P. We regret to announce the death on January nth, 1927, at 3, Horace Road, Bournemouth, of the Ven. Arthur Edward Stone, formerly Archdeacon of Calcutta, Rector of Islip, Oxford, and Vicar of Burcombe.

C. E. FREEMAN, O.P. We regret to announce the death of Colonel C. E. Freeman, O.P., at his home at Oakwood, Edgerton, on January 13th. Colonel Freeman who was in his 82nd year and who was a boy at the School between 1858-65 was one of Huddersfield's most prominent citizens and continued to the very last to take an active interest in every branch of life in that town.

After leaving St. Peter's, he served his articles with his father, the founder of the firm of Messrs. Brook, Freeman and Batley, and was admitted a Solicitor in 1867. He became a member of the firm two years later and senior partner in 1885. The energy and enthusiasm which he brought to bear upon his work can be gauged by the fact that in addition to his ordinary duties, he also held the appointment of election agent for eight county candidates of the Parliamentary divisions in the West Riding, and also fulfilled with great dignity to the time of his death, the positions of Registrar of the Huddersfield County Court and district Registrar of the High Court.

Colonel Freeman was also very closely associated with the old Volunteer movement and quite recently wrote to the " Peterite " a letter in which he showed how the School itself in his day had played its part in the movement. It was the No. 4. St. Peter's Company of the First West Yorkshire Rifles (York City) which he joined in 186o in a well known " History of the Volunteer Infantry " occurs a striking reference to his popularity with all ranks and efficient administration both before, and particularly after, his assumption of the chief command.

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As a sportsman and athlete, C. E. Freeman also achieved considerable success. He captained Huddersfield Rugby Football Club from 1870-3, and gained his County Cap, captaining the Yorkshire XV. against Oxford University in 1872. Later in life, he took to mountaineering in Switzerland and is one of the few to have made the difficult ascent of the Matterhorn ; while in more recent times he devoted himself to the mountains and fells of our own Lake District.

The loss of so distinguished a man will be universally felt by all with whom he came in contact, since his genius lay not in any specialised branch of work or human interest. In each of these spheres he was as thorough as in the law, whilst in private life he was loved as a " good fellow " and a man of kindly heart who laboured to be just. He was granted long life and he has lived that life honourably, loved it and enjoyed it to the full and to the end.

The Hon. Secretary of the O.P. Club will be pleased to receive information about the following incorrect addresses in order that the Anniversary notices which have been returned may be re-addressed correctly. All such information should be sent to Lt.-Col. H. C. Scott, I, Clifton Green, York, at the earliest opportunity.

Address on Lists.

Name.

Agnew, A. P., c /o Mrs. Mackenzie, 3o, Sutherland Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow.

Atkinson, J. R., Apethorne House, Hyde, Cheshire.

Barker, R. H., Grosvenor Bank, Scarborough.

Barnby, L. H., The Delegacey-non-Coll, Oxford.

Broughall, E. R., 23, Silverdale, Sydenham, S.E. Bainbridge, G. A. R., 19, Burley Road, Oakham.

Barnby, W. H., Wigginton Rectory, York.

Bowser P. A. Lawson, 15, Windsor Road, Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Bardsley, G. B., St. Chads House, Tunstall.

Bell, Herbert, 56, Scarcroft Road, York.

Bell, J. F., Clevelyn, Southfield Road, Middlesbro' on Tees, Blamires, A., ri The Crescent, Tadcaster, ,

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Challinor, E. S., Craig-y-Oderwen, Bettws-y-Coed.

Cassels, W. H., 1o, Mill Mount, York.

Cooke, J., Overseas Club, London.

Cardwell, G. S., 7, Springfield Terrace, Dewsbury.

Champney, A. S., Solicitor, Gloucester.

Close, J. A., Littlecroft, Sandal, Wakefield.

Coates, R. S., Wighill Vicarage, Tadcaster.

Cattley, R. W., 5, The Avenue, Sleights, S.O., Yorks.

Darwin, W., Sunnyside, Southgate Green, Bury St. Edmunds.

Darwin, R. E., Douglas, A., Tregaven, Barnard Castle.

Douglas, A. S., Woodland Croft, Bearpark, near Durham.

Douglas, H. P., Daniel, S. R., 27, Chestnut Avenue, Hyde Park, Leeds.

Dyson, J. M., Elmwood, Homfirth.

Daniel, W. B., 22, Jersington Gardens, Eastbourne.

Edgecombe, G. E. R., The Rectory, Bedale.

Evers, Rev. H. R. E., Liversedge Rectory, Yorks.

Eardley, W. E., Estate Office, Elvaston, Castle Derby.

English, E., Haxey, near Doncaster.

Ferris, Rev. F. E. S., Ragnall Field, Newark.

Fitch, B. A., Lansdale, Ayton, S.O. Farrow, Rev. C., Tong Vicarage, Bradford.

Ford, W. P., 6, Orchard Road, High Barnet.

Fausset, Rev. R. F., The Gowans, Sedbergh, Yorks.

Francis, H. A. L., Saltaugh Grange, Keyingham, E. Yorks.

Frank, Leslie, 2, Queen Street, Retford, Notts.

Fletcher, E. H., 3, Alma Terrace, Fulford, York.

Gofton, W. S., Weymouth, Dorset.

Hancock, Rev. W. H. M., St. Paul's Vicarage, Bournemouth.

Hutchings, J., Heather Brae, Milford, Stafford.

Hattersley, F. K., 7, Beech Grove Terrace, Leeds.

Heap, J. W., 22, Regent Square, Doncaster.

Horton, R. W., BitteswellHouse, Upper Poppleton, York.

Hannam, Rev. H. L., Feliskirk, Thirsk.

Gooderham, K. G., Skimpling Hall, Bury St. Edmunds.

Hedley, G., 6, Grosmont Shaw Lane, Headingley, Leeds.

Harris, F. L., Armathwaite, Windermere.

Haward, F. R., 6, Dagner Terrace, Great Yarmouth.

Ingham, W., Ardvreck, Crieff, Perthshire.

Ichet, H., Patrington, Hull.

Jefferson, W. H., 44, Queen Anne's Road, York.

Johnson, A. N., Glenel, Knaresbro' Road, Harrogate.

Johnson, T. K. Johnson, G. H., 7, The Crescent, Teignmouth.

Jubb, G. B., Swiss House, Lamplands, Batley. fl

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Lamb, L. C., 62, Bisbrook Street, Four Lane Ends, Bradford.

Lever, F. W., Montpellier Lodge, Harrogate.

Lane, Rev. E. A., Whitfield Rectory, Ipswich.

Martin, T. L., Moray Villa, Darlington.

Moore, J. D'Arcy, 29, Leggett Bank Road, Roundhay, Leeds.

Moore, W. E., Hembury Housem Hardwicke, Gloucester.

Macturk, Rev. H., The Vicarage, Holland Fen, Lincoln.

Macturk, T. H., Metcalfe, Rev. H. G., Kirkby Wharle, Tadcaster.

Malcolm, I. Z., Molony, Rev. A. C. B., St. Matthew's, Grangetown, Yorks.

Molony, Rev. J. A., Royal Hotel, Invergordon, Ross-shire.

Newton, J., Trinity Hill, Ripon.

Panaotides, J. A., 23, Bagdale, Whitby.

Phillips, Rev. S. W., 27, West Cliff, Preston, Lancs.

Palmes, M. L., Naburn Hall, York.

Palmes, G. E., Procter, H. S., Ingleside, Ash Road, Headingley.

Paver Crow, R. G., Byrnand House, York Place, Knaresbro'.

Pease, P. J., Beverley.

Powell, W. W., Temple Grange, Navenby, Lincoln.

Powell, S. V., Richardson, Capt. W., 2, Downe Terrace, Craig, Fife, N.B. Reinold, Prof. A. W., ii, Spencer Road, Southsea.

Russell, C. W., 35, Park View Road, Heaton, Bradford.

Robinson, F. W., New North Road, Huddersfield.

Rodman, R. Elleker House, Hornsea, E. Yorks.

Rymer, A.- S. 44, Monkgate, York.

Scott, A. R., c/o Dr. A. Scott, Pocklington.

Stephenson, Rev. H. M., Kegworth Rectory, Derby.

Storey, B. M., 33, St. Paul's Square, York.

Sola, F. V., Kirk Hammerton, York.

Sola, H. S., Terry, F. N., Daisyfield, Aldsby Edge, Cheshire.

Tudor, Rev. W. L., Thorpe Arnold Vicarge, Melton Mowbray.

Thorney, J., Mill House, Skelton in Cleveland.

Tudor, C. L. R., 25, Charles Road, St. Leonards on Sea. Taylor, Mowbray, 49, Scarcroft Hill, York.

Ward, Rev. J. H., 16, Hartley Road, Exmouth.

Williams, W. C. B., 2, Glenside, Hexham, Northumberland.

Walker, Thomas, Hougham Vicarage, Dover.

Weir, G., 5, Macauley Road, Birkby, Huddersfield.

West, C. E., 13, Booth Street, Handsworth, Birmingham.

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CORRESPONDENCE. CHAPEL ALTAR FUND.

To the Editor of the " Peterite."

SIR,

May I ask for space to draw your readers' attention to this Fund, for which an appeal is already being made to the School ?

The Altar Linen, which was made and presented many years ago by the late Miss Ethel Crombie, is now worn out and needs replacing. At the same time, it is desirable that the Chapel should possess a complete set of silk coverings (Burses and Veils) for the sacred vessels.

It is possible that O.P's. who were confirmed at School, and valued the opportunities of making their Communion there, would like to help towards this effort to secure the beauty of the central act of the School worship. Subscriptions may be sent to either of the two Hon. Treasurers, C. R. Featherstone, Esq., and L. H. G. Baker, Esq. It is hoped to have the furnishings in use in time for the School Commemoration in June.

F. H. BARNBY,

Hon. Chaplain.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

To the Editors of the " Peterite."

DEAR SIRS,

I should like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Toyne for the valuable coaching he has given the team.

We have also benefited much by the presence of Mr. Chilman and Mr. Norwood in practice games, and we are greatly indebted to them.

Yours sincerely, G. B. ROBINSON, Captain of Hockey.

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CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following contemporaries with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—Leodiensian, Danensis, Brighton College Magazine, Framlinghamian, Hurst Johnian, Eastbournian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Monktonian, Hymerian, Johnian, Dunelmian, Merchistonian, Eagle, Ousel (3), Dovorian, Malvernian, Haile3burian, St. Peter's College, Adelaide, Sedberghian.

CRICKET FIXTURES, SEASON 1927.

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Masters 25 Northern Command „ 28 Pocklington G.S. June 4 Worksop College 8 H. L. Lyons, Esq's. XI. 9 York Clergy Durham School II 15 Bootham School 18 Leeds G.S. „ 24 Old Peterites ,25 July I M.C.C. 6 Yorks. Gents 9 Ampleforth College 13 Craven Gents i6 Giggleswick School

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Monitors :

G. B. Robinson (Head of the School House J. S. Fryer.

T. S. Lamb (Head of Clifton Manor).

F. W. B. Pacey.

D. V.!Hewitt (Head of the Day Boys).

A. G. Moore.

F. H. Douglas (Head of Clifton Rise).

Captain of Hockey : G. B. Robinson.

W. A. Clarke.

Sec. of Hockey : G. Wood.

Sec. of Boating : C. Dixon.

Sec. of Squash: A. G. Moore.

Editors of the Peterite " : F. W. B. Pacey.

G. P. Eas'_en.

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