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SCHOOL LETTER. O term can possibly compete with the Easter term for variety and number of occupations and attractions. In the first month there were the Rugger House matches, after which came in turn the Cross Country Race, the first division Boatraces and the Hockey House matches. The only events now to take place in the last ten days are the Boxing competition, the second division Boat-races, the final of the Hockey House matches, the School Squash Racquets championship, the Gymnasium competition, and the Athletic Sports. Of course there have also been, throughout the term, School Hockey matches, Squash matches, Colts football matches for the younger members of the School, and various lectures and entertainments.. The examinations for Certificate " A " have also taken place this term, and the Northern Squash Racquets championship is to be played in the School Squash courts. Except for two spells, the weather has been favourable for Hockey. One of these spells was quite at the beginning of the term, when games could only be played on the asphalt parade ground, and the other was in the second week in March, when the traditional March winds combined with snow to cancel the match against Huddersfield, which promised to be one of the best matches of the season. Unfortunately nothing so mild as snow will stop a boat race, and the inter-house semi-finals were rowed in an intermittent blizzard. The School House are to be congratulated on winning the first division of the boat races, and the Grove are to be congratulated on their victory in the Cross-country race.
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The School is pleased to welcome Mlle. Lietart this term as a French mistress, and although occasionally we find it bard to understand each other without the aid of graphic gesticulations, we certainly learn a great deal from one born and bred in the language. We will be very sorry to lose Mr. Potter, who as Art master for the last few years has not only organised Art exhibitions on a most ambitious scale on Commemoration days, but has also given us some good stage scenery, helped in the training of the band, and taken a whole-hearted interest in the general activities of the School.
OXFORD O.P. LETTER. DEAR SIRS, As usual, the Lent term has not passed without giving us an opportunity of seeing Oxford's ancient towers covered with snow ; but we have been lucky to view them so often gleaming in the sunshine we enjoyed in the middle of the term Torpids and Preliminary Schools have been successively engaging the attention of many of us, so the term has been a busy one. H. N. Hodd (Keble), as Captain of Boats, has been coaching his Toggers with successful results. He has also been doing some really hard work for History Schools next term. E. G. H. Mack (Wadham), teaches, plays rugger, and takes a Group now and then. He believes in the strenuous life. P. Young (St. Edmund Hall), has been playing Hockey and spending much time beneath the Radcliffe Dome. His journeys to the West Country appear very mysterious. J. C. Rodgers (Keble), added greatly to the laurels of the School by his outstanding success in the O.U.D.S. play " The Fourteenth of July." Many papers, including " The Times," singled him out for commendation. Final Schools next term have prevented him from signing a contract (for a fabulous sum) with a well-known film company. But his destiny may yet be to outshine Lloyd, Fairbanks, and Chaplin. N. Dobree (Balliol), did not thus succumb to the lure of the footlights, for his car held greater attractions. Even a London
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policeman could not endure the noise it made and we regret to state that its owner came into (temporary) contact with the Powers That Be in a Court of Law. T. C. Rainford (Keble), believes in the maxim that " forewarned is forearmed " and accordingly has been taking Law Prelim. and eating Bar dinners. H. McGoverne (Lincoln), made a great success in the O.U.D.S. play ; indeed two Peterites took the two most important parts. As was inevitable, he is a well-known aesthete (and also a friend of Ivor Novello). F. W. B. Pacey (Keble), has rowed in the Keble Torpid and taken Law Prelim. Music continues to occupy much of his time. J. S. Fryer (Wadham), plays Hockey but his other doings have yet to be brought to light. He has strong literary aspirations. •
A. G. Moore (Queen's), has been busy for Schools this term. His recklessness in the Motor Club has already earned him the nick-name " Segrave the Second." H. B. Jeffares (Exeter), is reading Law ; he rowed in the very successful Exeter Second Togger. H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall), has been engaged on educational work at Southampton, but we hope to have him with us again next term. The Oxford O.P. Club Dinner will be held at Stewart's o]i Tuesday, May 1st. Any Oxford O.P. who, througil inadvertana , has not received an invitation, should communicate at once with the Hon. Sec., St. Edmund Hall. Wishing the School every success, We are, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, THE OXFORD O.P's.
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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE O.P. LETTER.
DEAR SIRS, It is our duty at the end of each term to write to you a letter wherein are recorded all our deeds of valour. We do not shirk this duty, for by this letter we hope to impart the spirit of University life—and we venture to suggest no one has so great an opportunity of enjoying the true joie-de-vivre as the undergraduate—to those whose fortune it is to be now at St. Peter's : that they will follow in our footsteps by residing in this University and endeavouring to uphold the traditions of School and College. M. Storrs-Fox has as usual been taking exercise on the river and rowed in the Emmanuel second Lent Boat. Among other amusements, he has participated in a Whist Drive, having the pleasure of winning the prize for the lowest score. This, a valuable piece of bedroom furniture, he condescended to use as a decoration for the Emmanuel duck pond. A. T. Blair is in residence for the term taking a course of " bugs and drugs " in which most of his time is occupied. It is regretted he will only be up for this term and we wish him every success at Bart's. R. C. Parkinson rowed in the same boat as Storrs-Fox. The rest of his time seems to be spent in assiduous study whereby he has attained great learning. E. G. Bullen is at present working for a Mechanical Drawing Examination. Drawing, we understand, is not an occupation at which Mr. Bullen excels, but we wish him the best of luck. As captain of Caius Hockey he had the pleasure of leading his side to the semi-final round of the Inter-Collegiate Cup. B. B. Bridges free for a while from the worry of examinations, has had what may be described as a very pleasant term. His attitude on the pillion of a motor-cycle with his golf clubs round his neck, is always to be admired. As a surgeon he is shaping well although for the present we would rather not trust ourselves to his lancet. G. A. Delgado has been boxing this term, and reached the sem-final in the 'Varsity trials. Being unable to attend meetings his movements up here are not too well known : maybe he is engaged in historical research.
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W. H. Buchanan is another worthy of whom we hear little. It is known that he ran for Queen's at Fenners, and was successful in the mile and three miles. J. L. McCowen is another who is about to sit for a Mechanical Drawing exam., and we hope to see his hours of patient labour suitably rewarded. He has become a victim to the habit of golf and spends most of his spare time cleaning his clubs. L. H. J. Archer can be seen exercising his dog daily at 1-3o. He is engrossed in a study of the Law and has been heard to recite statutes in his sleep. It has been rumoured he has been learning to dance. G. B. Robinson has been playing Hockey for John's II. His rooms are decorated with photos of film stars for whom, we presume, he has no small affection. He greatly enjoyed himself at the John's rugger dinner. E. G. B. Atkinson, reading economics, entertained some workmen from the East End : they were greatly impressed on his recording some of their remarks in his notebook. He has also had dealings with Norman Bradley, the local pawn-broker, much to his own profit. A. H. McCowen has been awarded his 4th Lent Boat Colours for Christ's, the river, however, has affected his health, and it is believed he has abandoned rowing. We understand that various members of the School will be attempting scholarship and " Little-go " examinations shortly. Wishing them and the School every success, We remain, dear Sirs, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.
THE NEW LIBRARY. By the time this reaches most Old Peterites, the first sod should have been turned and the Library begun. All will be delighted to hear that the Bishop of Carlisle is now well enough to come and give the Library his blessing on July 22nd, which
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is to be the date of Commemoration Day this year. The entrance lobby, the library, and VIth Form Room will be built first with the funds already promised. We want i,000 more to complete the scheme. What an improvement it will be to be able to move the " temporary " Army hut, though it has served us well. We are confident that this 'i,000 will soon come from our friends, when they see the Library started.
THEATRICALS. " THE CREAKING CHAIR." Produced by the St. Peter's Players, Christmas, 1927. Our Players seem bent on shaking the nerves of our audiences. Last year we had " A Message from Mars," with its weird and hair-raising wonders. This year we have a thriller, with murders, Egyptian idols, stolen jewels and all the rest. It is of course, in dramatic and literary value, not to be compared with most of our previous productions. It is purely a thriller with plenty of comic relief ; but as a thriller it is quite good and was on the whole, under Lt.-Col. Harington's careful production, a successful entertainment. At any rate the audience was enthusiastic and was genuinely startled by the thrilling episodes, the pistol shots in the dark, Holly's (Mr. Toyne) dash into the garden from the darkened room at the end of the first Act, the tom-tom beating, Mrs. Latter's (Mrs. Atkinson) scene with the knife, and the many coming and goings of the creaking chair. This creaking chair gave a very successful performance throughout ; it was quite horrible. The acting was very good indeed. Mr. and Mrs. Toyne as Holly and Rose respectively gave some very effective comic relief as the butler and maid. We would hesitate to say that Mr. Toyne was specially fitted for the part ; he seems specially fitted for every part in which we have seen him. At any rate he was thoroughly convincing, Mr. Rhodes, as Sir John Prestick, gave an adequate presentation of the specialist. But Mrs. Atkinson, as Mrs. Latter, was more than adequate. Her acting throughout was most convincing, intense and thrilling. Her part, in poor
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hands, might have fallen very flat. In her hands it became easily the best thing in the play. Mammatt, however, as Edwin Latter, was not far behind. He seems to get better every year, and the scenes between 'him and Mrs. Latter were most interesting. Mrs. Tendall, as Sylvia Latter, made an excellent selfwilled daughter in spite of her rather badly written part. Mrs. Carruthers (Mrs. Davies) gave a presentation of an unpleasant character, G. E. Cutforth, as Sylvia's lover, Cutting, was just his bright, breezy self, and very convincing. Speed (C. F. Williams) the Egyptian who finally turned out to be the murderer, was excellently dramatic throughout, though his last speech might have been delivered with a little more force and emotion. Hart, played by M. J. Bennion, was a convincing and most odious detective. We several times would have been glad if he had turned out to be the criminal as we were intended to think, for a while he was. His assistants, Hanley and Bates,. (Burrows, and Yates) were fairly adequate, Hanley producing a great deal of mirth, and Essail Aissa (H. K. Newsum) adequately filled the part of the Egyptian servant. The two blue idols, made by Mr. Potter, were pleasantly weird. The School Orchestra, as usual, pro vided a pleasant background for the conversation in the intervals. Those who remember " If I were King " and " The Admirable Crichton " will surely agree with us in thinking this play was below their standard, while admitting the excellence of the acting and production.
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We started the season expecting to have a back division above the average, but with a certain amount of uncertainty about the forwards. As we only lost one match, and that by a try to Durham, it is obvious that the forwards more than justified themselves as no side can win unless they gain possession of the ball. On the whole they were a light pack but very quick on the ball, sound in defence, and were generally in the right position for scoring when one of the backs broke through ; they were always kept well together by the able leadership of C. L. Troop. The halves worked well together and J. B. D. Chapman at stand-off was always sound, often brilliant, although there
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were times when it would have been advisable if he had passed out to his centres rather than gone on his own as we possessed two fast and exceptionally reliable centres in W. Elliott and C. Dixon, who knew how to make openings for their wings. At the commencement of the season we had qualms about a full back, but J. D. Burrows filled the position well and improved as the season went on. The 2nd XV. deserve special praise this year as they won most of their matches. The forwards were very keen and often hustled their opponents, whilst the backs, although individualists, played consistently well.
HOUSE FOOTBALL CUP. Grove v. Rise
Rise 9.3 v. School House Manor t, . Day Boys
School House 39.o v. Manor 24.o
School House 12-5
This year's matches were rather hindered by rain but were of a high standard. This year everyone was eligible for a House team and therefore each House had its best team possible. In the preliminary round the Rise beat the Grove after a close match. Both semi-finals were rather one-sided, the School House beating the Rise very easily on a field that was more like a marsh, and the Manor backs being too good for the heavy Day Boys forwards.
FINAL. SCHOOL HOUSE V. MANOR. The field had recovered well but was still rather wet. It was obvious from the beginning that the struggle would be between the School House forwards and the Manor backs. Both sides displayed clever tactics and it seemed at first as though the
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Manor would succeed as two minutes after the start, the Manor forwards heeled 'from a scrum, Pickersgill passed out to Elliott and he burst right through the School House defence. When he reached the back he passed to Watson who scored, at a walk, under the post. Elliott had no difficulty in converting. After this the heavy School House forwards asserted themselves and overwhelmed their lighter opponents. Troop and Hutton were outstanding and it was only the plucky way in which Pickersgill went down to forward rushes and Elliott's magnificent tackling that kept them out. Eventually Troop got the ball from a line out and, shaking off two or three opponents fought his way over the line in the corner. He failed with the kick. Shortly afterwards from one of the very rare School House three-quarter movements, Dixon ran over in the corner. He took the kick himself and narrowly missed. Half-time arrived with the School House leading, 6-5. The second half was a repetition of the first. Early on, Elliott again burst through but when he seemed to have the line at his mercy, he passed out wildly to Watson who had little chance of taking the pass. This was the Manor's last chance and for the rest of the half the School House forwards kept the ball tight in their opponents' half. After a quarter of an hour, Dixon picked up in the loose, and put School House nine points ahead with a try in the corner. Shortly afterwards Curtois got over in the same place but was adjudged to have put his foot in touch. Near the end Yates got over in the corner and the " no-side " whistle went with the score 12-5 in favour of the School House. This was the best game seen in the House Finals for years and both sides are to be congratulated on a fine display. For the School House all the forwards played magnificently, Troop, being outstanding. Crosthwaite played the right game at scrum-half. The threes had little to do. Dixon was always dangerous at stand-off half, when he got the ball and he tackled well. The Manor forwards put up a plucky fight against a much heavier pack. Pickersgill and Elliott both played a fine game among the backs.
Teams : School House :--C. H. Prince ; T. B. J. Eveleigh, G. D. Draffan, P. M. Perry ; B. V. Rhodes, C. Dixon, R. C. H. Crosthwaite ; G. M. Curtois, W. G. Hutton, C. L. Troop, C. G. Rob, J. C. Yates, J. B. Pickersgill.
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KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY.
When the team arrived at the Rectory Field, they found the ground in a very bad condition. There had been a hard frost overnight and it was still freezing at mid-day. However, as both teams had come a long way, it seemed a pity to cancel the match, and it was eventually decided to play the match on the first field. The whole of King's School had arrived (complete with straw hats) to support their team. From the start York were hard pressed and our forwards had great difficulty in holding the Canterbury pack (which was much heavier) in the tight scrums. They took longer to settle down than their opponents, but when they got used to the conditions, they began to heel the ball and give their backs a fair share of the ball. In view of the frost-bound ground, the falling and tackling of both teams was excellent and nobody hesitated to go down to a forward rush. Although our forwards had no advantage in the tight scrums, they had the pull in the lineouts and nearly always got the ball from their taller, but rather clumsy opponents. Behind the scrum we had a considerable advantage and whenever the threes got moving they looked dangerous. Pickersgill at the base of the scrum played a plucky and clever game and gave Chapman plenty of chances to open out the game. His judicious kicking to touch saved his forwards a lot of hardwork. Chapman played a good game but was inclined to overdo his kicking instead of passing out. However he must be congratulated for completely subduing his opposite number, T. W. Cooke, the Irish International schoolboy. He " shadowed " him so well, that he never gave him the remotest chance of breaking away. Elliott and Dixon were on the top of their form and combinep well with Chapman. Elliott in particular brought off some unforgettable tackles and probably saved the School from defeat by his constant turning up from nowhere and collaring the odd man. Dixon was very fast and easily outpaced his opponent and some of his runs were very spectacular. Douglas and Rhodes on the wings made the most of their chances and always went hard for the corner-flag, but did not get many opportunities. Burrows was very safe at full-back and always went for the man with the ball. His kicks to touch always had good length.
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All the forwards played very hard in the pack. Troop and Haigh-Lumby were always conspicuous in the loose and Biscombe displayed an astonishing turn of speed when he got the ball.
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The School attacked from the kick off but we were driven back and Canterbury would have scored from a three-quarter movement but the final pass was dropped. Midfield play followed the game being fought at a tremendous pace which looked as though it could not last. By a series of wheels, Canterbury forwards gave their threes a chance and Cooke darted round the blind side and passed inside to Tripp who was well up and went over the line carrying two opponents with him. The goal-kick failed. [0-3. York retaliated immediately and a few minutes later Haigh-Lumby picked up and raced through, scoring an excellent try. Elliott converted with a fine kick from near the touch-line [5-3]. We were now definitely superior and it came as no surprise when Chapman cut through nicely and gave a good pass to Elliott who ran over under the post. Chapman had no difficulty in converting. Half-time score, St. Peter's, 10 ; King's School, 3. Soon after the restart snow began to fall which made conditions rather unpleasant for the players. Canterbury attacked and Grey handled in the scrum. A penalty was given against us in front of the posts, which was easily converted [10-6]. After this for some time Canterbury kept up a continuous attack and we had great difficulty in keeping them out. Chapman and Pickersgill repeatedly saved their forwards with long kicks to touch. Eventually Dixon broke away and took play to Canterbury's " 25." From a line-out Troop broke through and fell over the line but the try was disallowed. A few minutes later, however, he picked up in the loose and forced his way over the line, ten minutes from the end. Elliott failed with the kick [13-6]. Canterbury played desperately hard to save the match 4n.d five minutes from the end were awarded with an unconverted try after a forward rush [13-9]. This completed the scoring and when the " no-side " whistle went we were attacking again. ,
Final Score : St. Peter's, 13 ; King's School, Canterbury, 9. * * * * * * *
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We should like to thank the Blackheath Club for allowing us to play on their ground and also for their hospitality. We are also indebted to the Secretary of the Blackheath Club for the able way in which he refereed the match. It was unfortunate that, on account of the frost, the second match v. London Scottish " A " had to be cancelled, but the elements could not be denied. Team : J. D. Burrows (full-back) ; R. L. Rhodes, W. Elliott, (capt.), C. Dixon, F. H. Douglas (three-quarters) ; J. B. D. Chapman, E. R. Pickersgill, (halves) ; G. Y. Biscombe, D. St. G. W. Gray, D. V. Hewitt, C. L. Troop, H. Haigh-Lumby, W. G. Hutton, J. C. Yates, G. M. Curtois, (forwards) ; Reserve : C. D. Trimmer.
HOCKEY RETROSPECT. Rarely has the Hockey XI. had to contend with such horrible weather as that of February. The first match v. York was played before a single game had been possible on grass, and the second match v. the Border Regiment was played on the new asphalt ground at the barracks. This was a novel experience and it was a little time before the team settled down. In many ways it was the most interesting match of the season, and perhaps the most enjoyable. The School XI. can always rely on a thoroughly sporting contest with the Borderers, whatever form of game it may be. Practice being so limited, it was extremely hard to pick the right side. Elliott became a really fine centre half, HaighLumby a grand back, Burrows used to race through an incredible number of opponents, whose bones seemed to lie scattered in the mud, while Bullen had the happy knack of sneaking a large bag of goals. If, however, the majority of our opponents had been stronger, I am convinced that the player, who would have caught the prophet's eye as the future international, would have been the goal-keeper, J. D. Mclldowie. By the end of March the School had as fine a team as it has ever had and it only suffered one defeat and that was at the hands of the Old Peterites on a mud patch. W. ELLIOTT, a really fine centre half, who by the end of the term learned how to pass.
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a fast, powerful forward, who passed well left
and right. J. D. MACILDOWIE, one of the few schoolboy goal-keepers, who had the sure instinct when to run out. A most annonying player—to the other side. R. G. BULLEN, full of guile and low cunning, and a first rate shot, who never waited. H. HAIGH-LUMBY, a quick tackler and sure hit—might easily develop into a county player. R. R. H. HORSLEY, an energetic tackler, who always tried to feed his forwards. W. ALLPORT, young and keen, always willing to learn, should make a sound half-back. D. GRAY tried hard to get out of the habit of " undercutting," clever with his stick, but apt to take too many risks for a back. J. D. FERGUSSON reminds us of the play " You never can tell." Will it be a shot impossible to stop or will it be a pass right across the ground ? M. B. WATSON tries hard always. It was unlucky for him personally that he had to play on the left. J. FEARNE, a much improved player with a good turn of speed.
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Opponents. Scarborough Leeds Corinthians " A " Border Regiment Barclay's Bank York " A" Border Regt. (asphalt game) Old Peterites York " A "
Played 8 ; Won 7 ; Lost 1.
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Played at Scarborough, February 4th. In view of the fact that this was only the third time this season that the team had played on grass, owing to the wet weather, the form displayed was very promising. The ground was very muddy and the match was played in a drizzle of rain, the School winning the toss, and playing with the wind. From the bully-off Scarborough pressed hard and were round our circle for the first ten minutes. Their shooting was erratic, but it was only Maclldowie's brilliant goal-keeping that kept them out. For most of the first half the School only attacked spasmodically, but from a breakaway Fergusson scored, and S. M. Toyne, Esq. scored a second for us from a centre shortly after. After this, Scarborough renewed the attack and were rewarded with a well-deserved goal making the score 2-1 in our favour. Elliott was playing a brilliant game at centre-half, and just before half-time he set our forwards going. Following an excellent combined movement Bullen scored an excellent goal. At half-time the School were leading 3-1. The School were playing well but we were rather lucky to have a two-goals lead. In the second half, however, the luck changed, We started well, S. M. Toyne, Esq. running through and scoring with a fast shot, but afterWards the forwards were too prone to get off-side. Scarborough pressed desperately and, in spite of brilliant goal-keeping by Maclldowie, scored twice in rapid succession. We then took play and Burrows put us further ahead. Scarborough, however, retaliated with another goal and the game was still very open. Towards the end, however, Burrows dribbled right through the Scarborough defence and put the School still further ahead. For the School Maclldowie played brilliantly in goal and Elliott and Burrows were outstanding. Score, 6-4.
Team : Maclldowie (goal) ; Gray, Haigh-Lumby (backs) ; Horsley, Elliott, Allport (half-backs) ; Fergusson, Burrows, S. M. Toyne, Esq., Bullen, Watson.
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Played on February the iith on the Squash Court Field. The ground was firm and in good condition. School pressed from the start and Burrows forced a corner. This was well taken and Bullen stopped it and shot through a crowd of players. The goalie was completely unsighted and the ball went in off the post. We attacked again from the bullyoff and Burrows forced another corner but Watson shot wide. We were driven back by off-side but were soon attacking again, and the Leeds goal-keeper saved well from S. M. Toyne, Esq. who immediately after shot over the crossbar with an open goal. Burrows was playing well and from one of his through passes Bullen ran through and scored our second. We were now well together and attacked repeatedly. Elliott made a brilliant solo dribble and finished up with an unstoppable shot into the top corner of the net. Half-time : 3—o. Leeds pressed on the resumption, and Maclldowie saved well on several occasions, but was eventually beaten by the Leeds centre-forward. At the other end we forced two corners and from the second of these followed a melee. The ball eventually came out to Burrows who left their goal-keeper helpless with a fast low drive. Shortly before the end S. M. Toyne, Esq. got through for us from Fergusson's centre and this completed the scoring. For us, Maclldowie was safe in goal, Haigh-Lumby was sound and Bullen shot hard and accurately. Gray was too slow in his clearances. Team : Maclldowie ; Haigh-Lumby, Gray ; Horsley, Elliott, Allport ; Fergusson, Bullen, S. M. Toyne, Esq., Burrows, Watson.
Score, 5-1.
SCHOOL V. BORDER REGIMENT. Played on February 15th on the Garrison Ground. The field was very muddy and under the circumstances the team combined very well. K. G. Chilman, Esq. on the wing was a great help to us and early on he sent in a fine centre which enabled Bullen to open our score. Gray was rather slow in clear-
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ing on several occasions and there was an anxious period for us. However, off-side relieved the pressure and after some midfield play the School forwards got together and by an excellent combined movement took the ball into their opponents' circle where S. M. Toyne, Esq. scored with a beautiful shot which took the goal-keeper completely by surprise. Half-time, 2-0. The second half opened sensationally, S. M. Toyne, Esq. running straight through from the bully-off and scoring. The Borderers afterwards saw more of the ball and the School defence began hitting rather wildly. It came as no surprise when Nicolson, their centre-forward, beat Maclldowie after a passing movement by their forwards. At this point it looked as though we were going to be hard pressed, but the Borderers faded away and we pressed to the end. After K. G. Chilman, Esq. had hit the cross-bar with a terrific drive with the goalkeeper out of position, S. M. Toyne, Esq. scored and shortly afterwards added another from a corner. Bullen was prominent in the School forwards and scored two fine goals before the finish. Bullen, Elliott, Horsley and Haigh-Lumby were outstanding for the School. Maclldowie had little to do in goal.
Team : Maclldowie ; Gray, Haigh-Lumby ; Horsley, Elliott, Allport ; Watson, Burrows, S. M. Toyne, Esq., Bullen, K. G. Chilman, Esq. Final Score, 7
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SCHOOL v. BARCLAYS BANK.
Played on February 22nd on the Squash Court Field. This match needs little comment as we overwhelmed our opponents from beginning to end. Their goal-keeper and right back played pluckily but could not prevent us scoring almost at will. Burrows scored 9 goals, Bullen 4 and Elliott, 2.
Team : Maclldowie ; Gray, Haigh-Lumby Horsley, Elliott, Allport ; Fergusson, Bullen, Fearne, Burrows, Watson. Score, 15—o.
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Played on February 25th on the Acomb ground. This game needs little comment, being very one-sided. The School were all over their opponents from the start and were rarely out of the York half. Bullen scored shortly after the start and further goals came from Bullen (2) Burrows, Elliott, and Fearne. Towards half-time the York centre-forward reduced our lead netting a fast shot from a difficult angle. Half-time score, 6-1. The second half was a little more even but the School were still much superior. Young, playing for the first time for the School, dribbled through and scored. Our backs were very safe and Maclldowie had nothing to do in goal. In the second half, play was rather too keen and many free hits were given. Before the end Burrows scored two more goals and Bullen one. Team : Maclldowie ; Haigh-Lumby, Gray ; Allport, Elliott, Horsley ; Watson, Fearne, Burrows, Bullen, Young. Final Score, ro—r.
SCHOOL
V. BORDER REGIMENT
(return).
Played on March 14th. Our ground was unfit for play owing to rain and the match was played on the Borderers' parade ground. The game on the asphalt was very fast and totally different from the usual field game. The Borderers are used to the hard ground and had a considerable advantage over us. It was therefore a very creditable performance of the School to adapt themselves to the conditions and win after a very exciting match. In the first half the halves cleared much too slowly and Maclldowie was uncertain in goal owing to the conditions. The Borderers pressed most of the first half but we were the first to score though rather luckily as Bullen half hit the ball which skidded on to the post and rebounded into the net. K. G. Chilman, Esq.'s great speed was an important asset in such a fast game and it was one of his centres that made this goal possible. Shortly before half-time after repeated attacks the Borderers scored through their inside left, Maclldowie slipping. Half-time, r—r.
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In the second half the School proved their adaptability and played much better. K. G. Chilman, Esq. made several brilliant runs down the wing and soon after the restart Bullen scored from one of his centres. Immediately after, the Borderers, equalised, but K. G. Chilman, Esq. put us ahead again with a beautiful goal taking a dropping ball on the half-volley and sending it with terrific force into the net. Shortly before time, the Borderers inside left again equalised and the match became open. Play changed rapidly from end to end and both goals were threatened in turn. With only a few seconds left, the School forwards swept down the field and Bullen crashed the ball into the net thus leaving us winners of a very exciting game. Team : Maclldowie ; Gray, Haigh-Lumby ; Horsley, Elliott, Allport ; Fergusson, Burrows, S. M. Toyne, Esq., Bullen, K. G. Chilman, Esq. Final Score, 4-3.
SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES.
Played at home on the Squash Court field, Friday, March 23rd. The O.P's. brought a strong eleven over, including one International and one Yorkshire county player. The O. P's. were very disjointed at the start and School pressed hard, Dixon shooting wide from an easy position. He made amends shortly afterwards by beating Moore with a high shot. The pressure was kept up and Moore saved in rapid succession from Dixon and Bullen. He only made a partial clearance from the second save and Bullen siezed upon the ball and netted with Moore out of his goal. The O . P's. were beginning to find their feet and D. Norwood, got away on the left wing and sent in an accurate centre from which K. G. Chilman, scored. The O.P's. were now definitely superior and B. A. C. Gray nearly broke the cross-bar with a tremendous drive. He shot again from the rebound but Maclldowie made a brilliant save. J. Schofield put in a fine dribble and passed to D. Norwood, off whose centre K. G. Chilman, made the scores level. Just before half-time K. G. Chilman, put the O.P's. ahead Completing his hat-trick. Half-time score, 2-3. O.P's. pressed again on the restart and Maclldowie saved well from K. G. Chilman. At the other end A. G. Moore ran out and kicked away from Dixon. A minute later Dixon
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and Bullen passed and repassed and Dixon crowned a splendid movement by beating Moore from close range. Although the scores were now level the School backs were very shaky and it came as no surprise when B. A. C. Gray went through and scored. Faulty marking was to blame for this goal. The School tried desperately hard after this but found De Little very difficult to pass. O.P's. attacked again and Maclldowie saved from Chilman but the ball went to J. Schofield who scored easily. The last incident of the game was a brilliant save by Maclldowie from a terrific drive at point-blank range by K. G. Chilman. For the School Dixon played very well in the first half and Elliott was brilliant at centre-half. Maclldowie was very safe and occasionally brilliant in goal. Teams :—School : Maclldowie ; Gray, Haigh-Lumby ; Horsley, Elliott, Allport ; Watson, Burrows, Dixon, Bullen, Fergusson. 0.P's. : A. G. Moore ; J. C. Rodgers, R. G. De Little ; J. Tasker, W. H. Buchanan, E. G. Bullen ; J. F. Warin, J. Schofield, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, D. Norwood. For the O.P's. A. G. Moore was an efficient substitute in goal. R. G. De Little was very safe at back and E. G. Bullen, J. Schofield and K. G. Chilman, were all good. W. H. Buchanan spoiled much good work by a tendency to give " sticks." Final score, 3-5. SCHOOL V. YORK A " (return). Played on March 24th at Acomb. This game was 'very like the former and again we were much superior to our opponents. The first half was fairly even although we pressed most of the time. Shortly after the start Bullen scored for us and Burrows followed with a second from a short corner. Bullen added a third before half-time and York responded with one. Half-time score, 3-1. In the second half the School began to assert itself and pressed hard. Goals came fairly regularly from this point. Bullen and Burrows both completed the hat-trick and Fearne also scored three. J. M. Young succeeded in getting through once for York. For the School, Burrows and Bullen were the best of the forwards while Gray and Haigh-Lumby were both sound at back. Final score, 9-2. Team : Maclldowie ; Gray, Haigh-Lumby ; Allport, Elliott, Horsley ; Watson, Fearne, Burrows, Bullen, Fergusson. "
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INTER-HOUSE HOCKEY. School House ISchool House Manor Rise f 4-2 Manor }Manor 5 -3 Grove Dayboys 7-0 Dayboys 4—I We congratulate the Manor on winning the competition this year. They were undoubtedly the best team. It was clear that the winners would be School House or the Manor, and it was a pity that these teams should meet in the semi-final. This produced a good match. At half-time the Manor were leading, 2—I, Watson scoring both their goals. Dixon scoring for the House. After halftime the Manor pressed and Watson completed his hat-trick. Shortly after Fergusson put the Manor three ahead. Dixon then ran through and reduced the lead with a fine effort but Fergusson scored again shortly after. Before the end Bullen scored again for the School House. Final score, Manor, 5 ; School House, 3. The Final was very one-sided, the Manor doing almost as they liked. Burrows scored 3. Fergusson 2, and Watson 2. They should have scored more but the shooting was erratic. Cutforth played well in the Day Boys' goal and Fearne was good at forward. All the Manor played well. Final Score, Manor, 7 ; Day Boys, o. ROWING. As the inter-house Boat races were held during this term, there have been great activities on the river, and the various boats have been out nearly every day. On the whole, the weather has been kind, and there has only been one short period of flood during which boating was distinctly disorganised ; and one of excessive wind and current during which one or two boats went out but decided unanimously that it was out of the question for others to follow their example. The School is now the possessor of two new clinker fours which have been in use since the beginning of the term for all crews. The extreme tyros however, have been using the old boats, as the absence of the usual floor boards in the new ones might make it dangerous for those unaware of the thickness— or rather the thinness—of the bottom of a clinker. Another useful addition to the new boat house is a tool cabinet filled with all necessary for effecting repairs to leaky boats,
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faulty oars and riggers, and other complaints to which boats are subject. In all these matters Mr. Rhodes has proved an extremely efficient repairer, and has spent much of his time doctoring up old oars and repairing clinkers. The two new clinker fours which arrived last term have been a great asset. By their use, not only have the second division crews been able to practise since well before the first division races had been rowed, but also those who will be rowing next term have already been out on sliding seats—a practise which has never hitherto been possible.
1ST DIVISION BOAT RACES. PRELIMINARY ROUND. The preliminary round was rowed on Friday, March gth, in fine weather, the water being perfect for racing purposes. The two races were Manor v. Dayboys, and Rise v. Grove. In the former, the Manor got an excellent start gaining half a length in the first few strokes. They then steadily drew away from the Dayboys' boat, finishing four lengths ahead. The Rise v. Grove race was won by the Rise by two lengths, their superior weight telling throughout the race. SEMI-FINALS. RISE V. SCHOOL HOUSE II. The start of this race was delayed for some time by a snowstorm, but there were short fair intervals in which the races were rowed. At the start the Rise gained half a length owing to the School House boat being rather slow off the mark. The Rise then continued to increase their lead to three-quarters of a length at York City Boat House and Scarborough Railway bridge, it lengths at Marygate tower and two lengths at the finish. Time, 3m. 56s. SCHOOL HOUSE I. V. MANOR. Although both boats got a very good and even start, the School House boat drew steadily away all through the race. At the York City Boat House they were half a length ahead, but they soon increased their lead to a length at Scarborough bridge. At Margate tower the School House boat was leading by nearly two lengths and at the finish by 31 lengths. Time, 3m. 51s.
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FINAL. SCHOOL HOUSE I.
v.
RISE.
The Rise started very unevenly attempting much too fast a stroke. The School House boat drew rapidly away and obtained a lead of half a length at York City Boat House, one length at Scarborough bridge, and I lengths at Marygate tower. Towards the finish Yates put on a spurt and the boat finished very fast, winning by just over four lengths. Time, 3m. 47S.
1ST DIVISION RACES.
School House ii. I Rise Rise Grove f 2 lengths. 1 Manor Manor Day Boys f 4 lengths. School House i.
Rise 2 lengths. School House i. 3i- lengths.
School House i. 41 lengths.
1ST DIVISION CREWS.
The School House I. Bow G. M. Curtois.
The Rise. Bow F. H. Douglas.
C. Dixon. C. L. Troop. Str. J. C. Yates. Cox P. 0. Dowson.
2 3
2 3
The Manor. Bow E. R. Pickersgill.
J. N. Thompson.
R. L. Rhodes.
Str. L. W. Ryland. Cox D. T. G. Foster. The School House II. Bow G. Y. Burton. T. B. J. Eveleigh. W. G. Hutton. Str. G. H. Gourley. Cox P. M. Yates.
2 3
W. McC. Scott. C. D. Trimmer. Str. G. P. Easten. Cox M. H. Wilson.
2 3
The Day Boys. Bow C. N. Parkinson.
The Grove. Bow E. Davenport.
G. V. Biscombe. G. E. Cutforth. Str. G. H. Golden. Cox K. C. Bean.
2 3
2 3
Sty. Cox
W. Rymer. H. C. Rothery. J. C. Platts. H. W. Metcalfe.
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2ND DIVISION RACES. The races in the second division this year have all been extremely close, and the rowing has been of an unusually high standard for these events. This is no doubt due to the fact that the second division crews have had far greater opportunities for practice than ever before, owing to the two new clinkers obtained by the School last term. Little need be said of the individual boats, except that the Manor had very bad luck in losing two members of its crew through illness, one being only a few days before the races. However, H. A. Patrick stepped into the gap and soon made himself at home, although he had had no practice since last year. The Day Boys' cox was also a late find, and they must be congratulated on winning an extremely even set of races. In no race was a boat as much as a length ahead at any point in the course. All three races were rowed in well-nigh perfect conditions of weather and water.
PRELIMINARY ROUND. DAY BOYS II. V. SCHOOL HOUSE III. The School House boat had an excellent start and gained half a length in the first few strokes. At Love Lane they had increased their lead to 4 length, which they held until just before the bend. The Day Boys then increased their pace in a most alarming manner, passing their opponents just before the finish and winning by length. [Time untrustworthy, as the race started below the official point].
MANOR II.
V.
RISE II.
The start of this race was extremely even, but the Rise drew slowly ahead, being 4 length to the good at Love Lane. They
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retained their slight lead for most of the remainder of the race, but towards the finish, the Manor rapidly drew away being i length ahead at the diving boards and 2 length at the finish. Time, 2 M. 30 S.
FINAL. DAY BOYS II. v. MANOR II. Both boats got very good starts, but the Manor gained nearly length in the first few strokes. At Love Lane, the Day Boys had obtained a lead of / length, which the Manor boat quickly decreased to length. The far superior weight of the Day Boys' crew however, soon began to tell and they won the race by / length. Time, 2M. 29 S. School House 1Day Boys Day Boys f 1 length Rise Manor
l Manor f length
Day Boys / length.
CREWS.
Day Boys.
School House. Bow C. H. P. Bellwood.
Bow J. J. S. Jones
B. V. Rhodes. 2 3 H. K. Newsum. Str. P. M. Perry. Cox J. R. Rainford.
2 3
C. Hutchinson. G. A. Barton. Str. A. V. F. Parker. Cox E. A. Harrop.
Rise.
Manor. Bow M. H. Seed.
Bow P. W. Arnold.
H. A. Patrick. J. B. Doyle. Str. H. A. Butler. Cox J. Scholey.
2 3
2 3
Str. Cox
H. Webster. W. J. Buttimer. H. G. B. Greaves. G. D. Stibbard.
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SQUASH RACQUETS. The number of members increased this term to over forty. The team were fortunate in having two matches, one of which they won. THE SCHOOL V. NEWCASTLE.
C. Dixon lost to Gardiner, 1-3 ; beat Comd. Davies, 3—o ; beat Gallaway, 3—o. The match against Gardiner was the best of the three. Dixon lost the first game, won the second, then he fell away and finished rather weakly. R. G. Bullen beat Gallaway, 3-1 ; lost to Comd. Davies, 2-3. It seemed as though Bullen would beat Davies but he was unable to keep pace with his active opponent. C. F. Williams lost to Comd. Davies, o-3 ; lost to Gallaway, 0-3 ; lost to Gardiner, 0-3. Thus the School lost the match by three matches to five.
THE SCHOOL
V.
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The School won this match by four matches to Nil. C. Dixon beat J. C. Lewis, 9-6 ; 9-5 ; 9-5. Lewis was obviously out of practice and Dixon, who was playing very well, was an easy winner. ;
R. G. Bullen beat Capt. G. R. S. Love, by io-8 ; 9-3 ; 3-9 ;
Bullen played very well but ought to have won the third game and the match with it. P. M. Perry beat F. M. Treager, 9-3 ; 2-9 ; 9-3 ; 9-2. J. D. Burrows beat Capt. Harriott, 9-5 ; 6
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}Eveleigh, 3-1 v. Dixon
}Dixon, 3-0 v.
Jenkins v. Troop Bullen v. Draffan
}Troop,
Dixon, 3—o -2 3 v. Dixon,
Bullen, 3—o v.
Burrows v. Perry
Williams, E. F. v. 1-Perry, 3-1
Perry, 3—o
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SCHOOL SQUASH HANDICAP. DIV. I.
Bullen, 3—i Dixon, 3—o Dixon, 3--o 3-0 Pickersgill, 3—I
Pickersgill, 3-1
Troop, 3-2 Gray, 3-1 }Gray, 3—u Hatt, w.o.
1
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Bullen-5 and 2 hands v. Perry + Dixon,-7 and 2 hands v. Williams, E. F. + 4 Pickersgill, E. R., ± 3 v. Burton + 5 Yates, J. C. + 5 v. Troop, + 4 Gray ±6 v. Jenkins, + 4 Hatt, + 5 v. 5 Crosthwaite Eveleigh + 3 v. Draffan 4 Burrows + 2 v. Haigh Lumby 5
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Prince, H. + 4 v. Dowson, R. + 3
Pexton, 3—o V.
Coupe + 3 Prince, C. H. + 3 v. Douglas + Pawle + 2 v. Moore + 5 Laycock, scr. v. Houghton, scr. Sherwood + v. Pexton, R. D. + 3 Yates, P. M. + 5 v. Bolland + 4 Rhodes, B. V. owe v. England + 6 Dowson, P. 0. + 4 Prince, 3—o
Pexton, 3-1 Prince, 3-1 Prince, W.O. Pawle, 3-2.
Pawle, 3—o
Houghton, W.O. Sherwood, 3-1. Sherwood, 3-1 Yates, 3-1. Rhodes, 3—o }Rhodes, 3-1 Prince, 3—o
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JUNIOR OPEN SQUASH COMPETITION.
Pawle H. Prince v. Sherwood Pexton, H. C. v. Bolland Laycock v. Allport Houghton v. C. H. Prince Macintosh v. Coupe Metcalfe v. Draffan S. Q. Wash v. Hodsman
Pawle, 3-0
Sherwood, 3-2
Sherwood, 3-1 Pexton, H. C., 3-0
Laycock, 3-2 }Laycock, 3-1. '. D. Draffan 3-0
Laycock, 3-0 I_ noughton, 3-2
}Houghton, 3-1 ] 1
Coupe, 3-0 Draffan, 3-0 Hodsman, W.O.
Draffan, 3 -0 }Draffan, 3--0
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INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY PLATE. The Cross-country this year took place in appalling weather. Rain was falling most of the time and the ground was very wet. Those who followed the run on bicycles got well covered with mud. At the start general opinion was in favour of either School House or Day Boys as winners, and Dixon as individual victor. The teams started off in a band, which soon lengthened into a compact line with Dixon and Etherington in the front when they turned off Water Lane. Our reporter saw them next on Wigginton Road, by which time the rough country had caused a considerable lengthening out. Dixon appeared first, closely followed by Etherington and Young, with Rymer, Stibbard, Platts, Hill, Wareham, and Bean following at intervals of ten yards or so. The rest were well stretched out. At the winning-post Dixon came in first closely followed by Etherington. The winning time was 42 mins. 12 secs. Stibbard of the Rise came next and excitement grew tense. Then came Rymer, Young, and Platts, of the Grove, in a bunch, then Pickersgill, followed by Davenport, who completed the Grove four, who thus won with little difficulty. The Day Boys were the next to complete their four and took second place though with a long interval. The Grove's win came as a great surprise, but it was well deserved. The full list is appended :— Sch. House.
Dayboys.
Grove.
Rise.
Manor. i
1 Dixon 2
Etherington
2
Stibbard
3 4 5 6
Rymer Young Platts
7 8
Davenport
Pickersgill Ryland Houghton
9 xo II 12
II 12
Doyle Burrows Bean
Hewitt
7 8 9 to
Wareham Hill
13
14 15 16 Rob 17 Eveleigh 18 Draffan 19 20 Curtois
3 4 5 6
13 14 15 16 17 18 '16 20.
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0.T.C. Sch. House.
Dayboys.
Grove.
Rise.
Manor.
Haigh-Lumby
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Whisker Greeves Douglas Maclldowie
23 24 25 26 Dowson
Easten Lee
27
28 29
30 52 Pts. 40 Time : 42 mins. 12 secs.
23
Rothery
23
24 25 26 27 28
29
45
Fergusson 30. 61
O.T.C. Though we have not been engaged in warfare in strange lands, the activities of the O.T.C. this term have been none the less of a very varied and interesting description. We again have had the instructors from the West Yorks. Depot, and under their guidance, coupled with the keenness and influence of our C.O. we have risen to a greater height of smartness and general efficiency than has been attained for many years. It has been rumoured in some quarters that the inauguration of certain defaulters parades has had something to do with it. It may have, but we are inclined to think that, as we said before, it is due in the main to the infectious enthusiasm of Capt. Davies which has spread to the senior N.C.O's. and so downwards. Early in the term we were privileged to attend the memorial service in York Minster to Field Marshal the Earl Haig. This service of beautiful simplicity was a fitting tribute from the garrison and citizens of York to the great general who had passed from our midst. Our next official appearance was our attendance at the parade service at The Garrison Chapel. We enjoyed this service very much though we think that the Army authorities might keep a little more up-to-date with their Church Music. The antics of the conductor were, to say the least, rather disturbing. This parade must be particularly noticed for two reasons. In the first place it demonstrated the fact that a band-sergeant was
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absolutely necessary to the successful running of the band, and this necessity was satisfied forthwith by the promotion of Corporal Cutforth. The second item of interest connected with this Church parade was the fact that it was the last official appearance of an Under-Officer in our ranks. Never again will the picturesque uniform be seen on parade, the last remaining Under-Officer having been reduced to the rank of C.S.M. And now let us turn from the atmosphere of the cloister to other matters concerning the O.T.C. About half-term the senior N.C.O's. were informed that they would have to take the platoons themselves, the Depot instructors acting as supervisors. This system gives added interest, and thus stimulates greater activity. Finally, we must mention the Cert. " A " examination. The practical part of this examination was held again at the barracks. We do not know if it is allowed to us to criticise the workings of the great brain that devised the arrangements for this exam., but we would like to record our disapproval of what we considered the totally unnecessary precautions which were taken. While we are prepared to admit that a certain amount of vigilance is necessary to prevent any possible adding of one person's knowledge to that of another, we think that the draft of military police from Catterick, to take but one example, was not justified, and cast an aspersion on the public school boys taking the exam. The Editors sent down a reporter to get information' for this journal. He was promptly arrested, and, but for the intervention of Capt. Davies, would most certainly have been shot as a spy. With regard to the examination itself, apart from the gymnastic feats of some N.C.O's. which completely baffled most of the candidates, it seems to have been straightforward enough. There seemed to us to be a tendency on the part of candidates to lose their heads, and say things which a moment's reflection would have told them were wrong. This was doubtless due to lack of practice in taking command. We have high hopes that the people who got through the practical part, will get the theoretical part, since the prevailing note after the latter was one of optimism. Appended is a list of those holding full rank this term :— C.S.M. D. V. Hewitt. C. L. Troop. Sgt. „ G. M. Curtois. „ W. Elliott. G. E. Cutforth. „
Cpl. J. C. Yates. F. H. Douglas. C. Dixon. J. D. Fergusson. IP
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BOXING. The Boxing Finals were held in the Gymnasium on Saturday evening March 24th. Winners in each case are printed first. Weight. 6.7-7 st. Metcalfe (Grove) v. Campbell (Day Boy). st.-7.7. Hodgson (Rise) walk over. 7.7-8 st. Draffan (School House) v. Dowson (School House). 8 st.-8.7 Burton (School House) v. Etherington (Day Boy). 8.7-9 st. Gourley (School House) v. Davenport (Grove). 9 st.-9.7 Cutforth (Day Boy) v. Rhodes (School House). 9.7-10 st. Barton (Day Boy) v. Newsum (School House). 10 st.—io.7 Golden (Day Boy) v. Crabtree (School House). 10.7-11 st. Hutton (School House) v. Houghton (Rise). II st.---ri.7 Elliott (Manor) walk over. 11.7-12 St. over 12 st. Troop (School House) walk over. Result : School House 14 points. Day Boys 8 PP Grove 6 Rise 3 Manor 2
LECTURES AND ENTERTAINMENTS. Feb. 4. Lecture : " Highways and Byways in Birdland." CAPTAIN 0. G. PYKE, F.Z.S. Lecture : " Mountains—their Growth and Decay." PROFESSOR A. GILLIGAN. „ 14. Dramatic Recital : " Julius Caesar." 71
MAJOR COTTAM.
Mar. 3. School Sing-Song.
HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS IN BIRD-LAND. The name of Captain 0. G. Pyke, F.Z.S., is far too well-known to need any introduction. Perhaps this lecture was most welcome to natural historians, but even those who think of birds as quaint creatures that sit on twigs and make quaint noises and eat worms, could hardly fail to be interested. The outstanding feature of Captain Pyke's lecture was undoubtedly
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the excellence of the slides. The only flaw in these was that most of them were coloured. No doubt it is necessary to colour slides of birds but it is a pity that colours should appear so unnatural. In spite of this the taking of these photographs must have been a magnificent achievement. There can be no more exacting task than the photography of bird-life at close quarters. One of the most difficult things in the world to do is to keep still, as many members of the O.T.C. will admit. Some of these photographs required several hours of patient waiting and all bird-lovers must realize the debt of gratitude they owe to Captain Pyke. Captain Pyke's enunciation is clear and every word could be heard. His method is excellent and he managed to be interesting all through without ever talking down to his audience.
On February nth a lantern lecture entitled " Mountains, their growth and decay " was given by Professor A. Gilligan. The lecturer dealt in turn with the various ways in which mountains have been and are being formed and destroyed, beginning with the simplest, namely the " bubble " type. These, he said, are like bubbles in the surface of the earth, and an example of this type may be found in the granite of Cornwall. The next class of mountains on which the lecturer spoke, were those formed out of the debris thrown up by Volcanoes. These are known as " Mountains of Accumulation." The Andes have been formed in this way in comparatively recent times. Having dealt with the more or less sudden growths of mountains, he began a treatment of those formed more gradually by weathering and folding. Among these are the Pennines and the mountains of Scotland. The Pennines were formed by the folding of the earth's crust below the surface of the sea. As the folds came to the surface, the top was worn off by the breakers, leaving the Pennines almost in the same form as they are to-day. When a range of fold mountains is formed the bending of the rock occurs so slowly that very seldom the rock cracks, although it is quite solid while it is being bent. Slides were shown of the rock in quarries near Bolton Abbey, where the folds are quite visible in the solid rock on the walls of the quarry. As an example of mountains that have been formed by weathering, the lecturer gave the Grampians of Scotland. These
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are composed of granite, which is usually fotmed several thousands of feet below the surface of the earth. After a few million years, all the soft rock above the granite has worn away, leaving the harder granite standing up as mountains. Mountains of sandstone are formed in a similar way. The lecturer then spoke for a short time on the extensive changes that have taken place in the surface near Naples. Here, within recent times, the pillars of an ancient temple have been half submerged in the sea and raised up again. Evidence for this lies in the holes made in the marble up to a certain height by shell fish. The lecturer concluded by showing, with the aid of diagrammatic slides, how in central Europe, horizontal displacements have occurred in the earth's crust, instead of the usual vertical displacements. These resulted in the covering up of new rock with older, forming what might be called a ,geological curiosity.
DRAMATIC RECITAL. " JULIUS CAESAR."
Tuesday, February 14th. Major Cottam is an old favourite; and this term we again had a chance to admire his extraordinary versatility. Any one-man recital demands versatility and " Julius Caesar ' more than many, owing to the large number of characters. There are two points on which we do not quite see eye to eye with Major Cottam. Although his rendering of crowds is exceedingly effective, surely every member of a Shakespearian crowd is not mentally deficient or with some impediment in his speech. We thought Major Cottam was rather unkind to his crowd. Secondly, we think he was rather unjust to Cassius. Cassius had at any rate one good point and that was his sincere and genuine love for Brutus. Major Cottam made this love sound somewhat hypocritical. Otherwise we have nothing but praise for his performance. His Brutus and his Coesar in particular were masterpieces and his rendering of " Friends, Romans, Countrymen," was one of the best we have heard.
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SING SONG. This term it was decided to have a Song Song without any jazz, and although many people agreed that this was an impossibility, the theory was immediately disproved by the success of the event. The programme, arranged almost entirely by Mr. Tendall, commenced with the rendering of some of Rudyard Kipling's " Barrack Room Ballads," by the School Choir. Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Baker then revived their old favourite which was so popular two years ago, and their former success was repeated. The song " Riding down from Bangor," was then sung by the School House Sextet. A version of the " Darkies' Sunday School " was then given, followed by a song by V. W. G. Musgrove. His voice, we are afraid, is on the point of breaking, and will not last very much longer, but he should settle down to a good tenor or bass. Of the song by C. E. T. Moore which followed, we are pleased to say that we could hear every word— a quality not possessed by every singer. S. P. Scott then sang the more modern work " I wonder how I look when I'm asleep," after which the Sing Song concluded with some more Barrack Room Ballads by the School Choir.
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. Owing to the shortness of the term and the unusual number of events and attractions, the Society has had very little time for scientific activities. Nevertheless it has made use of what time it has had, and two very interesting lectures have been given on Saturday evenings. The first of these was by Mr. Ping on " Wild Flowers," and as members were invited to bring specimens, many keen and interesting discussions ensued. The second of these was by Mr. Woodcock on " Constellations." In this he pointed out with the aid of a number of slides, made by himself, how to find most of the more important constellations, starting from the Great Bear. This is the most easily distinguished group of stars at any time of the year. Unfortunately, on the night of the lecture, the sky was completely covered by clouds, so that members were unable to go out and see the constellations for themselves. Although a visit to the York Automatic telephone exchange was suggested, it has been impossible to arrange one up to the present, but it is hoped to be able to do so at the end of the term or the beginning of next.
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The biological museum has had several new specimens added to it and the whole of the herbarium of flowering plants presented to the Society by H. J. Wilkinson, Esq., in 1926, has been completely sorted.
NOTES AND ITEMS. On Sunday, February 5th, Mr. TenJail gave his termly Organ Recital with characteristic success. PROGRAMME. Handel I. FOURTH ORGAN CONCERTO (a) Allegro (b) Andante maestoso (c) Adagio. (d) Allegro. Schubert 2. IMPROMPTU Beethoven 3. ADAGIO SOSTENUTO Handel Holy, Holy, Holy " 4. ARIA V. W. G. MusGRovE. Handel 5. ARIA He shall feed his flock " V. W. G. MUSGROVE. Schumann 5. PHANTASIE STUCK Also Hymns 175 and 38. "
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We extend our heartiest congratulations to D. V. Hewitt who has been awarded a Choral Scholarship of L110 at King's College, Cambridge. At the recent production of " Loyalties " by the Guild of York Players at the Exhibition Buildings, the music was rendered by the School Orchestra. The School House are to be congratulated on winning the InterHouse Rugger Cup and the first division of the Boat Races, and the Grove are to be congratulated on their victory in carrying off the Cross Country Plate. Congratulations to H. Haigh-Lumby, R. R. H. Horsley, and R. G. Bullen on receiving their School Hockey Colours. Those wishing to make arrangements for Commemoration Days should notice that they will be on 21st and 22nd July this year.
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The new management of the Tuck Shop has proved an unqualified success, and the thanks of all customers are due to the work done by Mr. Baker and his executive committee.
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. • RETURN. " Good-bye." Train leaves six-twenty, always late. Luggage all right, into a corner seat I drop, relax ; and note with sudden hate Familiar sights : " Off "—arrows—" On " for " Heat " ; Initialled hand-bags ; on the other seat A flushed stout dozer, vexed at carriage-mate. Platforms slip back, glistening, trolley-rumbled. Dim lamps, fog-haloed with a sandy brown, Gliding into blackness are soon humbled Into faint glow-worms, and the dinning town Is soon one aimless pattern up and down The hillside ; street-lamps, shops, car-lights jumbled. Points. Rocking of carriage. Jolts. Furnace-glare. Stinks from a pit-head—raise the window. Then, Flashing and rushing past my startled stare As express passes. There is quiet again ; Only the rumble of this filthy train ; Only the taste of this smoked stifling air. Gazing with sightless eyes, I turn and think : What is to come ? And who will be there still ? There will be games in stinking mud. I shrink From contemplation of more work until I wake again, watch 'til I'm nearly ill That man's fat jowls, sweaty, and soft, and pink. My tired eyes turn and peer into the black Wet night. I see new lights—my journey end. Vast vaulted darkness ; trolleys ; luggage—stack On to taxi. Tips. These walls again ! Friend After friend will greet me. And I shall send But here, I'm in this unchanged street. I'm back ! R.R.H.H.
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SIMPLE PEOPLE. THE SERGEANT-MAJOR (with apologies to Mr. Punch and anyone else who thinks he ought to have one). Once upon a time there was a sergeant-major who lived in a city called York, and every Tuesday and Friday he had to go to a school at the other side of the city, to teach the boys to play at being soldiers. Well, one day he said to all the boys, we will do some company drill. So he said, company 'shun, slope arms, and they sloped arms, but he said that is very ragged, order arms—slope arms—that is better, but you don't do it all together yet, the time is one—two—three, order arms—slope arms. Then he said, company will retire in fours from the right, number one platoon leading—form fours—right, so the platoon commanders said, by the left, left wheel quick march (quick on the left, march on the right foot) and they all marched off. the comThen he said, we will form column of platoons mand will be, at the halt on the left form column of platoons, on this order the platoons will act as in squad drill. So he said, at the halt on the left form column of platoons, but they didn't, so he said, that is not very good, you should act on my command, as there is no need for the platoon commander to give a command. So they did it all over again, and even then he was not very pleased, because it would never do for a sergeant-major to let people see that he was pleased. Then he said, quick march, swing those arms, halt, that halt was very bad—quick march—halt, STAND STILL ! !-quick march—halt—quick march—halt. And very often he used to bring another sergeant-major to the school to help him to show the boys how to play soldiers nicely. And this sergeant-major had a keen sense of humour .and a very sarcastic tongue. One day he noticed a boy marching along looking at the ground, so he said, hold your head up high, you won't find Christmas down there. And if anyone should give a wrong order, he would say, no they won't, what will they do ? — of course they will. He was also a very gener•ous man for one day before saying present arms, to a squad, he said, hit your rifles hard, you won't break them, and if you should, I'll give you all new ones.
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But as it was all for their own good nobody minded, and they all lived happily ever afterwards. XILA.
ON THE SPONGE THEORY. (A theory of man's evolution from some form of sponge life has recently been propounded in scientific circles). And so, whene'er I sponge my face, I use a member of my race ? I think I shall feel happier when We find that we have sprung from—men ! —Because it is so sad to think There's bits of Aunty down the sink, And Father's washing down the car With great-great-great-great-grandmamma ! PONTIFEX.
LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :-
Buckley C 238 Short History of Physics Hubbard D 151 Tanagra Figures Ashby 152 The Roman Campagna in Classical Times Sir Rennell Rodd 153 Homer's Ithaca Adams 154 Demosthenes Jones and Bryan F 188 North America Vidal de la Blache 189 Principles of Human Geography J. W . N. Sullivan G 356 Beethoven Swartwont H 157 Rhymes of the River J. B. S. Haldane 158 Possible Worlds [D 152 and H 157 presented by J. C. Rogers, O.P.]. FICTION.
A. T. Sheppard Sir A. Quiller-Couch Thornton Wilder We beg to acknowledge with thanks 26 volumes of " Ibis "
R 622 Here comes an old Sailor 623 Noughts and Crosses 624 The Bridge of San Luiz Rey
(the Journal of the Ornithological Society) from Ven. Archdeacon Griffith, O.P.
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CHAPEL. LENT TERM, 1928.
3rd Sunday after Epiphany Jan. 22. The Headmaster. 4th Sunday after Epiphany „ 29. Rev. F. H. Barnby. Feb. 5. Organ Recital : G. F. Septugesima Tendall, Esq. 12. The Headmaster. Sexagesima 19. Service at the Garrison Quinquagesima Church. 26. Rev. E. C. Hudson, Vicar 1st Sunday in Lent of St. Lawrence, York. Mar. 4. The Very Rev. the Dean 2nd Sunday in Lent of York. H. The Ven. the Archdeacon .3rd Sunday in Lent of York. Friday, March 16th, the School Confirmation by the Bishop of Whitby. Mar. 18. Rev. F. H. Barnby. 4th Sunday in Lent Annunciation, 5th S. in Lent „ 25. The Headmaster. Apl. 1. Sacred Music. Palm Sunday PP
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School House. D. F. Dodd, B2. W. D. England, B3. P. M. Yates, B4.
The Grove. B. Barrett.
Day Boys. R. E. Campbell, B4. P. H. E. Shouksmith, C.
The Rise. J. N. Bamforth,
B2.
H. Bamforth, Bi.
VALETE. :S. E. MAMMATT. 1923-7. School House. School Monitor. VIth Form. L /cpl. in O.T.C. The Grove. School Monitor. Head of the Grove. Remove B. Captain of Boats, 1927. Colours, 1927. Played for 2nd XV., 1926-7. Colours, 1927. Boxed for the School. Cadet in O.T.C.
WOOD.
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HOUSE REPORTS.
1923-7. School House. VIth Form. Played for 2nd XV., 1926., 1st XV., 1926-7. Cpl. in O.T.C. School Choir.
J. M. BIRKETT.
J. B. D. CHAPMAN. 1924-7. School House. Vth Modern. Played for 2nd XI., 1926, 1st. XI., 1927. Colours, 1927. Played for 2nd XV., 1926, 1st XV., 1926-7. Colours, 1927. Played for Hockey XI., 1927. Cadet in O.T.C. F. M. BEACHELL. 1922-7. The Rise. A3. Played for 2nd XV., 1927. Colours, 1927. Cadet in O.T.C. W. H. STEPHENSON. 1924-7. The Rise. VIth Modern. Played for 2nd XI., 1927. Played for 2nd XV., 1927. Colours, 1927. Cadet in O.T.C. 1923-7. The Manor. A3. 2nd IV. Colours,. 1927. Cadet in O.T.C.
J. CUNNINGHAM.
J.
L. RITCHIE. 1924-7. Day Boy. XI., 1927. Cadet in O.T.C.
B2.
Played for 2nd
W. B. CAMPBELL. 1925-7. The Rise. B4. Played for 2nd XI., 1927. Cadet in O.T.C. L. Rix. 1923-7. Day Boy. VIth Modern. C. G.
METCALFE.
C. W.
SWINEY.
T. E. C. E.
BATTY.
RICHARDSON.
The Grove. Remove B. Cadet in O.T.C. 1927.
School House. Bi. Cadet in O.T.C.
1924-7.
Day Boy. Bi. Cadet in O.T.C.
1925-7. Day Boy. B3.
HOUSE REPORTS. THE SCHOOL HOUSE. Perhaps one of the most important things that has happened this term, is our winning of the inter-house rugger cup. Especially as it is the first time the Cup has been competed for by teams that really do represent their Houses, instead of representing only the junior members in each House. We must offer our congratulations to Mr. Davies for the able manner in which he carried out the difficult task of refereeing the House final.
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Our congratulations must also go to C. Dixon for winning the Cross-country run, for only those who have experienced this pleasant form of recreation know the amount of what we must term for want of a better word, " guts " is necessary to win such a race. It is a pity that he was not better backed up by the rest of the team, whose " team work " incidentally could not be grumbled at, had they not unfortunately overlooked the odd fifteen men or so who preceded them, and so enabled us to retain the plate The House IV. in spite of much adverse criticism, and a certain tendency to " roll " when paddling, showed their best work when rowing, and retained the much coveted Cup. The 2nd IV. after they had overcome their slight differences of opinion, managed to get well together during the last week of training, and rowed a very creditable race in semi-final against the Rise 1st IV., our opponents in the final. The House boat Club must also be congratulated upon providing five members of the House Hockey XI., not bad for the so-called " galley-slaves " is it ? We are glad to see that our famous game of asphalt Hockey has returned to its former passing and dribbling game, as opposed to last year's under-cutting game, which doubtless some people may have enjoyed, but which caused much annoyance to the unfortunate owners of studies whose windows were more often broken than not. We must congratulate R. G. Bullen on receiving his School Hockey Colours, and C. L. Troop on his able captaincy of the House Rugger team and Boat Club. The following have received their House Colours, to whom we offer our congratulations :—Rugger :—C. G. Rob, R. C. Crosthwaite, T. B. Eveleigh, W. D. Draffan, B. V. Rhodes, J. B. Pickersgill, and C. H. Prince. Coxing :—P. 0. Dowson. " In conclusion " as our House supper speakers would say, " We wish the House the best of luck in the future, and are sure they will win everything in the sport line," and we ourselves feel it our duty to " tell the world " with all due modesty, that out of the nine inter-house trophies in the School, we possess seven of them.
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HOUSE REPORTS.
THE DAY BOYS. Etherington gained the second place for the Dayboys' House in the Cross Country this year. Wareham, Hill, and Bean, also gained quite good places. We were unfortunate in losing the Rugger to the Manor, by twenty-four to nil. In spite of bad ground conditions, and the outclassing of our backs, we put up a good fight. We desire to congratulate the Manor on their success. A similar fate awaited us in the First Division Boat Races ; the Manor again beat us, by three lengths. The number of Dayboys who took the trouble to change and run with the boat is worthy of mention. In Boxing, we have four representatives in the Finals, Golden, Cutforth, Etherington, and Barton. Meeting the Grove in the Inter-House Hockey, we beat them by four goals to one : Fearne did all our scoring, and is to be congratulated on his good play. Three Dayboys, Golden, Hutchinson, and Wood, have entered for the Cert. A " Exam. The complete results are not yet to hand. We have entered a large number of competitors for the Sports : and for our Second Boat, ably coached by Mr. Ping, we have high hopes in the forthcoming Second Division Races. Three of our number have been up to universities this term for examinations. Hewitt has been awarded the llo Choral Scholarship at King's College, Cambridge—the highest musical award of its kind at the university ; and he is to be heartily congratulated on a well-deserved success. The results of the examinations taken by Parkinson and Bamforth have not yet been published.
THE GROVE. We welcome this opportunity of informing our old boys of the recent activities of the House. We much regret the loss of Wood and Metcalfe last September, both of whom we feel sure would have been a great asset to us this term.
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In the Rugger we gave the Rise a good game, only being beaten 9-3We have succeeded in winning back the Cross-Country Plate from the School House, and we heartily congratulate Rymer, Platts, Young, and Davenport, on being in the first ten. As a result of the very able coaching of L. Baker, Esq., our House Boat gave the Rise an exciting race, being eventually beaten by two lengths. At Hockey we were defeated by the Dayboys (4-1). In conclusion, we heartily congratulate H. Haigh-Lumby on receiving his Hockey Colours, thus making him a triple colour. THE RISE. Unduly optimistic or not, we must admit that the Rise cherished many hopes at the beginning of this term with regard to the Inter-House events. However, our hopes were dashed to the ground and we have to report a gain of nil, whether owing to lack of talent or ill-luck, we leave others to decide. Our casualties have been annoying, particularly in the case of the 1st IV. whose practice was once or twice entirely suspended. And so, although success attended us against the Grove and House II., we did not put up a very bright effort against House I. in the final. In the Rugby ties we managed to beat the Grove, who put up an unexpectedly stiff fight, but came down rather badly against the House, who with a vastly heavier pack, overwhelmed us, 37-0. Our first three home in the Cross-country plate came in third, ninth, tenth, but lack of a good fourth man prevented our gaining second place. In the Hockey House matches we were beaten by a moderately strong House team, 4-2. Out of six entries for Certificate " A," five passed the Practical, thus becoming eligible for the Theoretical, of which the results are not yet available.
In conclusion, we should like to congratulate the School House on winning the Rugby and Boating Cups, and the Grove, -on the very fine effort put up by them in winning the Crosscountry Plate.
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THE MANOR. The activities of the Manor during the past term have been by no means uncreditable. In the Rugger House matches we held our own up to the final, when we had a very hard match with the School House, which, although the play was in our favour for the first part of the game, resulted in a defeat by 12-5. In Hockey we have prospects of a very useful House team. In Boating we did not have a place in the final, as we have done in the past two years. but this is hardly surprising as we met the winners in the semi-final round. The House has shown a lively interest in Squash, and several members have entered for the School Championship. In the Cross-country we were not exactly successful : our first three came in 7th, 13th, and 14.th, but as our fourth place was rather disastrous—. But we must not grumble because one House must be last and we heartily congratulate the Grove on their fine performance in winning the Plate.
In the matter of work our efforts have been quite praiseworthy. More than half the House is in " A " block, and nearly half of those are in the VIth Form, and we wish candidates the very best of luck next term in the School and Higher Certificates.
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. We would not say that the term has been uneventful, but with one or two exceptions the events of the term have been fairly prosaic, that is to say, nothing extraordinary. Up to the time of writing, illness has been kept within bounds and none of the dreaded Easter term epidemics have appeared. Everybody was sorry when the doctor said it was necessary for " Bill " Sykes to have his adenoids out, but he quickly got over it, and in fact seemed to have had a jolly good time ! The Literary Society has continued to flourish ; papers have been read by K. Simpson on " Sugar Beet," L. Atkinson on " British Butterflies," D. Bushell on " Motor Cars," and by C. Perry on " A Naturalist's Nightmare." Mr. Ping showed us a large number of slides of the Yorkshire Coast, Mr. Chilman took us a long walk, fortunately this time by pictures, through " Old York," and Mr. Woodcock gave us another interesting talk on " Insects."
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" Pictures " in the town have been out of bounds for the Junior School during the term, but a special exception was made when the famous natural history picture " Chang " was showing. A block of seats was taken and almost the whola School went to see the picture and enjoyed it very much. We hope that Mdlle Lietart has enjoyed her first term with the Junior School. Everyone feels that great progress will be made in French under her energetic tuition.
VALETE.
R. E. Campbell (to Day Boys). J. C. 0. Stansfield. P. H. E. Shouksmith (to Day Boys). G. F. Irving.
SALVETE. J. Cooper.
R. H. Davison.
D. Hey.
ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL GAMES. This term we have had more variety than usual in our forms
of sport and to date have played two Rugger matches, one Soccer and one Hockey match, and we have one Hockey match still to play. The Athletic Sports are held at the end of term at the same time as those of the Senior School. On February 21st we went over to Terrington Hall and had a very good game of Soccer which resulted in a draw of two goals each. The weather was perfect and some quite good football resulted. We made the acquaintance of the new Headmaster and the twenty or so boys he brought with him from Carlisle. On February 28th we entertained a Grosvenor House School, Harrogate XV., and had a good hard game which resulted in a win of six points to nil for our visitors. Our return match was played on March loth and we again lost, by 12 points to nil, in a game in which it took us some time to settle down. St. Olave s played much better in the second half.
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O.P. NEWS.
We must here take the opportunity of thanking the St. Peter's Junior Colts for playing two or three practice games with us. I think all those who played in these games enjoyed them and it helped St. Olave's immensely to get together as a team. On March 6th we played Red House School, Marston Moor , atHockey,ndbhmsixgoaltn.Ouremch is to be played on Thursday, March 29th, at Red House. The following represented St. Olave's in the teams this term :Mann (captain) Ogley, Lee (ma), Atkinson (ma), Hedley, Darton, Gosden, Howard, Smithson, Simpson, Perry, Croskell, Atkinson (mi.), Lyth, Lee (mi.), Powell, Beachell, Jones, Boyd, and Baines.
O.P. NEWS. Frank Pick, O.P. (1893-97) has been appointed managing director of the London Underground Railways and London General Omnibus Company. ST. PETER'S DAY, 1928. The St. Peter's Day Commemoration will be postponed this year until July 21st-22nd. It is felt that this arrangement will be a very much more convenient one for all concerned, since the Higher and School Certificate Examinations, which begin on July 2nd, will then be completed. O.P. CRICKET. The match, therefore, between the School and the O.P. XI. will take place on Saturday, July 21st those wishing to play are asked to send in names as soon as possible to D. Norwood, Esq., St. Peter's School, York. O.P. ROWING. It is proposed to repeat last year's activities on the river on St. Peter's Day this year ( July 21st). We should like to raise three O.P. Crews to row the short course. Will any O.P's. wishing to row send in their names, as soon as possible, to K. H. Rhodes, Esq., St. Peter's School, York ?
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DEATHS. On January 13th, 1928, in Vancouver, B.C., W. H. R., Hopkins, 0.P., son of the late Vicar of Clifton, York, aged 56.
HOPKINS.
PRITT. On January 27th, 1928, at Thirkleby, the result of a motoring accident, Walbanke Ashby Pritt, M.C., beloved husband of Daphne Pritt, aged 3o.
FORTY FIVE YEARS AGO. From " The Peterite" of 1883. VOL. V.
FEBRUARY, 1883.
No. 34.
EDITORIAL. The Peterite has, however, nearly fallen through from other causes. It has for some time been on the verge of literary bankruptcy. Owing to the want of general support the object of the Magazine is in danger of being frustrated instead of acting as a popular channel for conveying the ideas, feelings, and wishes of past and present Peterites to each other, it seems likely to degenerate into a mere collection of untimely scraps of news. If the number of subscribers is increased to 175 (out of a school which numbers well on 19o), the Editors are ready to guarantee the publication of twelve monthly numbers
THEATRICALS. the discipline and management were, as usual, excellent : if any fault is to be found it must be with the scene-shifting, which at times seemed to hang fire and lack business. " this year our obstacles have not been small ; I spare to name them here—but most of all Our prompter's absence, though we lost not heart, Has made more difficult the actor's part. Yet we forgive him, though 'tis hardly prudent, For he returns a Christ Church Junior student."
Extract from " Prologue " by Mr. G. Y eld.
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CORRESPONDENCE. FOOTBALL.
a few minutes before time Stevenson made a free catch, and Kaye landed a very good goal, bringing the score to 5 goals 8 tries, 7 minor points to I minor point. Extract from account of match v. Leeds G.S.
once Spencer crossed the line, but being held by two antagonists, a maul ensued, in which he lost the ball the game resulted in a victory for St. Peter's by 1 goal and three tries (one disputed) 2nd XV. v. Mr. Burkill's XV .
BOATING. The scratch races were held on April 12th, 14th, and 17th. The second day was reserved for junior boys. Though the exhibition these made was more amusing than dignified, still it was pleasing to see so many entries for that day.
York has been favoured with the horrors of a mimic siege, directed by General Booth, who led his army into its new habitation and opened the barracks here with " great slaughter." There was a rumour of a skeleton army, hired at the rate of 7s. 6d. per head, with its artillery of eggs and cabbages but the watchfulness of the ever vigilant York Police force, aided by reinforcements from Leeds and elsewhere, prevented a disturbance.
CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of " The Peterite." DEAR SIRS, I should like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Ping, Mr. Rhodes, and Mr. Baker, for the willingness with which they have given up so much of their valuable time in coaching
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the House crews. It is not generally realized, I think, that the coaching of three crews in an afternoon, a task which they often cheerfully undertake, necessitates their being down on the river bank for over three hours. May I also thank those masters who so kindly consented to judge the Inter-house races. Yours sincerely, J. N. THOMPSON, Captain of Boats.
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 benefitted very much by the presence of Mr. Chilman and Mr. Norwood in practice games, and we are greatly indebted to them. Yours sincerely, W. ELLIOTT, Captain of Hockey.
CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following contemporaries, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :— Draxonian, Novocastrian, Eastbournian 2, Hymerian, Leodiensian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Haileyburian, Sedburghian 2, Cranleighian, Malvernian, Framlinghamian, Monktonian, Merchistonian, Berkhamstedian, Ousel, Stonyhurst Magazine, Denstonian, Johnian, City of Oxford School Magazine.
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SCHOOL OFFICERS. Monitors :
D. V. Hewitt (Head of the Day Boys). F. H. Douglas (Head of Clifton Rise). G. M. Curtois (Head of the School House). J. C. Yates. G. E. Cutforth. J. N. Bamforth. C. F. Williams. G. P. Easten. W. Elliott (Head of Clifton Manor).
Capt. of Hockey : Sec. of Hockey : Capt. of Boats : Capt. of Squash :
W. Elliott. J. D. Burrows. J. N. Thompson. C. Dixon. D. Gray (Head of Clifton Grove). G. P. Easten. J. N. Bamforth. M. J. Bennion.
Editors of " The Peterite '
SCHOOL HISTORY. The History of St. Peter's School, York, by Rev. Angelo Raine (Bell & Son), may be obtained from the School Office, Price, ros. 6d. post free.
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CRICKET FIXTURES. 1ST. XI. FIXTURES. Opponents.
Date.
Thursday May 17 Masters' XI. 26 S. M. Toyne, Esq's, XI. Saturday, 30 Yorkshire Gentlemen Wednesday, 2 Worksop College Saturday, June 6 H. L. Lyon, Esq's. XI. Wednesday, 9 Northern Command Saturday, 13 Bootham School Wednesday, 16 Durham School Saturday, Wednesday, 20 Border Regiment 23 Leeds Grammar School Saturday, Saturday, July 7 M.C.C. II Ampleforth College Wednesday, 14 Giggleswick School Saturday, 18 Craven Gentlemen Wednesday, 21 Old Peterites. Saturday, 11
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