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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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J. D. BURROWS, 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.

HOCKEY.

Date. , Opponents.

Feb. 4. Sat. Scarborough „ 11. Sat. Leeds Corinthians " A " „ 15. Wed. Border Regiment 22. Wed. Barclay's Bank „ 25. Sat. York " A" Mar. 11. Wed. Border Regt. (asphalt game) 23. Fri. Old Peterites ,, 24. Sat. York " A " score. Grd. Sch. Opps.

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Played 8 ; Won 7 ; Lost 1.

SCHOOL V. SCARBOROUGH.

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.

SCHOOL V. LEEDS CORINTHIANS " A."

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-

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, 7-1.

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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SCHOOL V. YORK " A "

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.

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 Rise f 4-2 Manor Manor 5-3 }Manor 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. Rise I Rise Rise Grove f 2 lengths. Manor 1 Manor Day Boys f 4 lengths. 2 lengths. School House i. 3i- lengths. School House i. School House i. 41 lengths.

1ST DIVISION CREWS.

The School House I. The Rise. Bow G. M. Curtois. 2 C. Dixon. 3 C. L. Troop. Str. J. C. Yates. Cox P. 0. Dowson. Bow F. H. Douglas. 2 J. N. Thompson. 3 R. L. Rhodes. Str. L. W. Ryland. Cox D. T. G. Foster.

The Manor. The School House II. Bow E. R. Pickersgill. 2 W. McC. Scott. 3 C. D. Trimmer. Str. G. P. Easten. Cox M. H. Wilson. Bow G. Y. Burton. 2 T. B. J. Eveleigh. 3 W. G. Hutton. Str. G. H. Gourley. Cox P. M. Yates.

The Day Boys.

Bow C. N. Parkinson. 2 G. V. Biscombe. 3 G. E. Cutforth. Str. G. H. Golden. Cox K. C. Bean. The Grove.

Bow E. Davenport. 2 W. Rymer. 3 H. C. Rothery. Sty. J. C. Platts. Cox H. W. Metcalfe.

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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

Day Boys Rise l Manor / length. Manor f length

CREWS.

School House.

Bow C. H. P. Bellwood. 2 B. V. Rhodes. 3 H. K. Newsum. Str. P. M. Perry. Cox J. R. Rainford. Day Boys.

Bow J. J. S. Jones 2 C. Hutchinson. 3 G. A. Barton. Str. A. V. F. Parker. Cox E. A. Harrop.

Manor. Rise.

Bow M. H. Seed. Bow P. W. Arnold. 2 H. A. Patrick. 2 H. Webster. 3 J. B. Doyle. 3 W. J. Buttimer. Str. H. A. Butler. Str. H. G. B. Greaves. Cox J. Scholey. Cox G. D. Stibbard.