July 1929

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Vol. XXIV.

No. 262.

JULY, 1929.

School Letter.

Rarely indeed is it that the Editorial pen, casting round for a subject, meets with success almost immediately ; but this term is the exception, for the hard-worked slave of the pen has merely to glance out of the Editorial window to behold a subject ready-made, and even if his eyes be shut, his ears are still assailed by the cacophony of a thousand squeaky brakes. The Dirt-Track is in vogue—not upon the odorous motor-bike, but upon its little brother, the humble " push-bike." The origins of this sport are buried in antiquity and are first mentioned in the Iliad. Many of our readers will recollect in Book XXIII of that work the description of the race won in record time by " Skid " Diomede, second place being secured by " Hurricane " Antilochus from " Broadside " Menelaus, by superior cornering. The crowd in those days was not so orderly as in modern times. It will be remembered that a heated argument took place when the winner came zooming into the home-stretch.

Now, of course, loud speakers do away with any disagreement as to ,....tentity, a truly striking example of the .Onward March of Civilisation. The track, too, was none too good. As Homer remarks : 47 7 TO/ &'

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Meantime, while the devotees of speed make the day hideous, high argument is proceeding as to the cover of the " Peterite." It should be clearly understood that last term's cover was purely temporary. Should the new cover prove unsatisfactory, the old one will be re-adopted. The charges of vandalism and disregard of tradition which have been levelled against us by .Old Peterites are surely without foundation. The cover changed last term was only inaugurated in 1921, whereas the temporary cover was in use from 1882 to 1921. We cannot answer for the taste of those Editors who introduced the 1882 cover, but we have no doubt that they were bombarded by indignant epistles from " Paterfamilias," " Old Timer," and " Pro Bono Publico." This gives one furiously to think, as they say in the Sunday newspapers. At any rate we have learnt the bitter truth of the maxim, " You can't please everybody."

May we ask Old Peterites to be tolerant and to remember that :If we offend, it is with our good-will,

Our true intent is all for your delight.

General Inspection by Lieut.-General Sir Cameron D. Shute, G.O.C. Northern Command.

530 Otherwise the term has been uneventful. The XI has vacillated between brilliance and mediocrity, the Durham match representing the zenith and the Ampleforth match the nadir. The weather has been dull, but dry. The new tennis court and the new library block meet with general satisfaction. The crews on the river have rowed pluckily, but have been handicapped by lack of weight. In conclusion we must touch on a note of sadness. It is with genuine regret that we bid " Ave atque Vale " to Mr. G. F. Tendall, who for so many years has served the school well and faithfully. Ill-health has dogged him for some years past and has gradually compelled him to relinquish many of his wide interests, but he has never allowed his own misfortune to impair his invariable solicitude for the welfare of the school. And so we lose another link, and the school is the poorer for his loss. Eheu fugaces Meanwhile the Editor's eyes are dimmed with toil and watching, his throat grows parched, and his faltering nib is becoming a mere stub. And so closes another term.

Oxford Letter.

The Old Peterite Club, Oxford, 21st June, 1929.

The Editors of the Peterite.

Dear Sirs,— We have great pleasure in trying to tell you once more of the successes and, perhaps, the failures, of the members of the Oxford Peterites' Club. With great reluctance we have to confess to starting the term with a failure; for the Club did not hold its annual dinner.

We were disappointed by the long list of refusals, from that of our President down to contemporaries of ours at Cambridge, whom we would have been pleased to welcome. Mr. Tendall, a severe critic of our University, which is to be expected seeing that he is from Cambridge, promised to attend the proposed dinner. But alas and alack, the festivities at the Cambridge dinner and the hilarity of a wedding made him withdraw his promise, and we were robbed of his presence. One alone was faithful, and we would like to take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to Mr. Barnby for his loyalty.

Three Old Peterites early in the term had the pleasure of meeting Dr. E J. Hutchins, who inquired after several members of the school. The Club has also been pleased to welcome as honorary Trembers Mr. J. G. Troop and Mr. Batty. Mr. Troop holds an important business position in Oxford, and is an ardent supporter of the Anti-Prohibitionist Movement. As ever, he is a cricket enthusiast and may often be found near the sight board in the parks watching the 'Varsity. No charge is made for this.

53 1 Mr. Batty is endeavouring with grim determination to obtain admittance, into the University: . and hopes that he may become eventually a member of Keble or of the Queen's. Even further in the future, he intends to take holy orders It would indeed be misplaced levity to reckon how long off is his ordination. We are extremely pleased to welcome both Mr. Troop and Mr. Batty to the select number of Oxford Old Peterites. Our ever-diminishing iLerribership gives cause for great anxiety.

Mr. N. R. Dobree, Balliol Vice-President, forgot to inform his college authorities that he intended to go to the Queen's Eighth Week Dance, but fortunately he completely escaped punishment. As all other intricate eXplanations for this have failed us, we presume it was due to the kind-hearted lethargy of his tutor. Mr. Dobree took a prominent part in the elections, and as the senior member of a local Communist deputation had the privilege and honour of assassinating Count Bloodski.,'a Parliamentary candidate.

Mr. A. G. Moore, the Queen's Treasurer, celebrated his twentyrirst birthday on June 19th, and is now reputed to be the master of millions. We extend to him our heartiest congratulations. As . he already possesses the club funds, a gift was out of the question.

Possession is nine points of the law.

Mr. F. W. B.. PaCey, Keble Secretary, has retired from the river. He has been actively engaged in getting distinguished foreigners to speak for a college society, partly founded by a late member of the Oxford Old Peterites' Cldb—Mr. John Rodgers—now in the Historical Research Department of the Michelin Tyre Company. Mr. Pacey has " taken up " politics, but in rather -more Conservative circles than Mr. Dobree.

Mr. II. H. McGoverne, Lincoln, in his search for interesting people, was the host of no less a personage than Mr. John van Druten, the distinguished playwright, and the Oxford Poetry Club.

Unfortunately, however, X.yetv cucovetv 7-1 Kawd-repov. other members of his college did not approve of the Poetry Club, and did their very best to spoil the evening. Mr. McGoverne gave an adequate explanation to the Club, as a garbled and inaccurate report appeared in the daily Press.

Mr. A. B. Jeffares, Exeter, to the great astonishment of the Secretary has actually attended a meeting of the Club. We were all extremely pleased to see him and to realise that he is still alive.

Mr. J. W. Bamforth, Merton, has joined the O.U.D.S., and at three o'clock each afternoon has solemnly said his part of two lines to the intense gratification of the producer. We look to great things from Mr. Bamforth. His friends have at times passed rude comments on his personal appearance, but he takes no notice, which may or may not be a good thing.

Mr. C. F. Williams, B.N.C., was the pillar, support, aid and comfort of the Club this term, and entertained us on two occasions .2

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right royally. He rowed in the Brasenose second eight. He also reads Law, and reads it very well. We cannot think of anything nasty to say about Mr. Williams, save this perhaps—he has bought a second-hand motor bicycle !

Mr. J. S. Fryer, Wadham, has been elected Captain of Wadham Hockey Club, and is thereby entitled to our congratulations. Last year's patient hard work has brought its reward and glory. Mr. Fryer is, unfortunately, having great trouble with the intricacies of Anglo-Saxon, and is privately of the opinion that our forbears should have had a simpler language.

There only remains our " father in age," Mr. E. G. H. Mack, Wadham, who has after much hard work obtained his degree. We congratulate him very sincerely, knowing how difficult indeed it must have been for him to settle down to work after a hard day in his pedagogial duties. We hope that we will have his cheery countenance with us for some considerable time.

We are, Sirs, etc., THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

Cambridge Letter.

Cambridge, June, 1929.

To the Editors of the " Peterite."

Dear Sirs,— A pecularity of the May term at Cambridge is the lack of time available for us to indulge in the various social activities which are an important characteristic of University life.

Impending Tripos and other examinations have been the cause of so much apprehension as to keep us working diligently in our rooms throughout the greater part of the term.

We ask your forgiveness, therefore, if in the course of this letter we appear to lay more emphasis upon our academic studies than has been our custom.

L. H. J. Archer has occupied his last term at Cambridge in rather a reclusive manner. He has been taking long walks in the country to meditate over the new sphere of life about which he is to enter in the business world. We are glad to see that the examiners were satisfied with his efforts in the Law Tripos.

G. A. Delgado has not been seen much in public this term. He has, however, spent a certain amount of time on the " backs " ; river traffic seems to have a strong appeal to him.

It is customary for him to indulge in a certain amount of work in the summer term, most of which, we understand, is done during the night.

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533 J. L. McCowen has worked night and day throughout the term. We understand he is leaving for Vienna shortly in order to recuperate. We heartily congratulate him on his brilliant " first " in the Tripos.

It is rumoured that he intends to stay up in Cambridge a fourth year preparatory to going to the United States.

W. H. Buchanan, like McCowen, has been working for the Engineering Tripos. His rooms are a mass of mechanical drawings and chocolate biscuits. He informs us that he cannot work without the aid of the latter. We wish him the best of luck in his new work at Rugby.

B. B. Bridges spends most of his time in the Corner House Cafe. He is rarely to be found in his rooms. We have it, however, on good authority, that his knowledge of history is sufficient to enable him to carry his degree in that subject. Labor omnia vincit !

G. B. Robinson has at last discarded his wooden leg. Much of his reading has been done on the river in consequence of his being one of the partners in a punt syndicate. He informs us that he is " keeping " the St. John's College May Week Ball this year.

E. G. B. Atkinson has come to an end of his studies in Economics. He intends spending his last year at Cambridge, reading English Literature.

He played for Christ's in a left-handed cricket match against Girton on one occasion, and distingu;shed himself by making 20, not out, in a total of 36.

A. H. McCowen has been rowing strenuously for his College third boat in the May races. One bump was recorded to his credit.

We have not been able to discover what he does in his spare time.

J. D. Fergusson was fortunate enough a short while ago to be an eye-witness when a member of one of the women's colleges fell into the river. So numerous were the rescuers on thig dramatic occasion that Mr. Fergusson was quite unable to reach the scene in time to share the honours of the rescue party.

D. V. Hewitt succeeded in avoiding an examination this year by being indisposed at an opportune moment. He took an important part in the King's College May Week Concert, which met with characteristic success.

G. P. Easten rowed in the Lady Margaret 2nd May boat. He has also been attempting to punt, but we gather that he is more " at home " with an oar than a punt pole.

We were glad to have Messrs. Tendall, Norwood, and Ping with us for our annual dinner, which took place on April 25th in the Lion Hotel.

We regret that Mr. Tomlinson was unable to be present through illness, but we hope that by now he his fully recovered and is able to resume his work at the University.

Wishing the School every success, We remain, Dear Sirs, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

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Inter-House Boxing.

The Inter-House Boxing Competition was held in the Gymnasium on the evening of Saturday, March 24th, and some excellent bouts were witnessed by a large audience. The fights were as follows :— Under 6st. Olbs.—Woodcock (M.) beat Rainford (S.H.).

6st. 7lbs.—Coupe (G.) beat Lee (S.H.).

71 7st. Olbs.—Corner (S.H.) beat Bamforth H. (R.) ..

If 7st. 7lbs.—Kooke (G.) beat Atkinson (M.).

8st. °lbs.—Macintosh (S.H.) beat MetCalfe (G.).

7/ 8st. 7lbs.—Dowsora (S.H.) beat Huzzard (R.).

9st. Olbs.—Young (G.) beat Holgate, (D.).

77 9st. 7lbs.—Raw (R.) beat Worsley (S.H.). lOst. Olbs.—Boyd (R.) beat Scatchard (R:).

77 11 10St. 7lbs.—Crabtree (S.H.) beat Fargus (R.). • list. Olbs.—Hutton (S.H.) beat Houghton (R.). . The early bouts showed some spirited fighting,, especially the fourth when the referee congratulated the loser before announcing the winner. The under nine stone match was perhaps the fiercest of the evening, the bout.being stopped at the end of the second round, when both competitors were very exhausted. The last match of the evening was, however, the best, and there was little to choose between the two. Houghton's rushes proved very dangerous, but Hutton was superior when not at close quarters.

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The Boxing Cup went to the School House, who won five weights, the Grove being second with three, the Rise third with two, and the Manor fourth with one.

Our thanks are due to R.S. Inst. Hughes and Sergt. Insts.

Gray and Maudsey for so kindly coming to referee.

Athletic Sports.

The Athletic Sports were run off in moderately fine weather on March 25th, the heats having been decided two days earlier. One of the best events was the Open Quarter Mile, when Platts just beat Etherington, who had been leading most of the way. Owing to the demolition of the wall along the cricket field, one of the chief obstacles of the former steeplechase course, a new track was planned which included many of the old traps. Unfortunately for the spectators there was very little water in the water jump. Only five Old Peterites were present for the Old Boys' Race. It is a pity that more do not turn- out' for this event. The Tug-of-War

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535 Final, though not pulled on the actual day, proved very exciting; the Rise and School House pulled. The latter won the first pull, but then went to pieces in the next two. The Rise, pulling well together, thus won. J. R. EtheringTon is to be congratula'ted on being Victor Ludorum, and the Day-boys on winning the Inter-House Shield. The Sports Committee are also to be congratulated on their very successful arrangements. At the close Mrs. Cameron very kindly presented the prizes. The winners are given below.

JUNIOR SCHOOL. 60 Yards: 1, R. G. N. Moody; 2, J. B. Allen.

80 Yards: 1, B. Lee; 2, C. R. L. Birkett.

100 Yards: 1, D. Lythe; 2,' A. P. Croskell.

Long Jump (under 11i): 1, C. R. L. Birkett; 2, R. G. M. Quarrie.

Long Jump (over 11): 1, D. Lythe; 2, A. J. Darton.

High Jump (under 11i): 1, R. G. M. Quarrie; 2, C. R. L. Birkett.

High Jump (over 11k): 1, .L J. Darton; 2, A. P. Croskell.

Steeplechase : 1, A. P. Croskell; 2, N. Smithson.

SENIOR SCHOOL. 100 Yards (under 14): 1, F. P. Sedman; 2, B. N. 0. Gosden.

Long Jump (under 15): 1, L. Attenborough; 2, j D. H. West ( J. E. Whisker.

High Jump (under 15): 1, J J. Fargus; 1 P. W. Arnold.

220 Yards (under 15): 1, J. Fargus ; 2, E..A. Harrop.

Steeplechase (under 15): 1, J. Fargus; 2, J. E. Whisker.

100 Yards (under 16): 1, J. Fargus; 2, M. H. Wilson.

Quarter Mile (under 16): 1, J. Fargus; 2, N. J. L. Brockbank.

High Jump (open): 1, W. G. Hutton; 2, J. R. Etherington; • J H. Webster.

Long Jump (open): 1, H. Webster; 2, A. K. Cameron.

Mile (open): 1, J. R. Etherington; 2, C. Hill; 3, L. Wareham.

Half-Mile (open): 1, J. R. Etherington; 2, C. Hill.

Quarter Mile (open): 1, J. A. O. Platts; 2, J. R. Etherington.

100 Yards (open): 1, J. A. C. Platts; 2, H. Haigh-Lumby.

Steeplechase (open): 1, C. Hill; 2, J. R. Etherington.

100 Yards Handicap (under 15): 1, B. N. 0. Gosden; 2, J. F. Redmayne.

100 Yards Handicap (open): 1, S. H. Jacques; 2, J. A.' C. Platts.

220 Yards Handicap : 1, J. C. Close; 2, C. H. Prince.

Half-Mile Handicap: 1, J. C. Close; 2, A. B. M,acIldowie; 3, C. E. T. Moore.

Relay Race: 1, School House; 2, Day-boys.

Tug-of-War : 1, Clifton Rise.

Cross Country: 1, J. R. Etherington; 2, C. Hill.

Old Peterite Race: 1, Dr. Lythe; 2, K. H. Rhodes.

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Commemoration Days.

The following account is taken mainly from the " -Yorkshire Herald " and the " Yorkshire Post " : Friday, July 19.—The cricket match versus the 0.P.'s was begun and two races were rowed against O.P. crews. The accounts of these will be found in the aricket and Rowing sections. In the evening the General Meeting of the O.P. Club was held in the Lecture Theatre, a large number of Old Boys being present. The weather was gloriously fine, and remained so throughout the entire celebrations.

Saturday, July 20th.—In the morning the prize-giving took place and the new library block was opened by Dr. J. B. Baillie, ViceChancellor of Leeds University. On the platform were the Dean of York (Dr. Lionel Ford), Dr. Gurdon (recently Suffragan Bishop of Hull), Chancellor Austen, Canon T. E. B. Guy, Mr. H. L. Creer (Clerk to the Governors), Mr. G. F. Tendall, Mr. S. M. Toyne (Headmaster), and Dr. J. B. Baillie.

The Headmaster, in his report, said the library which was being opened that day was mooted two years ago when they celebrated 1,300 years of school life, and the foundation stone was laid a year ago. It was a fitting commemoration to have a well-equipped library in the school. There were certain things they still needed to complete the building inside and make it thoroughly efficient. Since the war additional playing fields had been laid out, houses had been added, and swimming baths had been built, but the library was undoubtedly the chief addition in recent years and one which would have the greatest effect on the life of the school. He did not think the value of a library in a school could be over-estimated if it was properly used by both the boys and the staff. Great care had been taken over every detail with an eye to future development.

Alluding to the school successes during the past year, Mr. Toyne said the honours list was extremely gratifying both in quality, quantity and variety. It was interesting to note that 11 of the boys mentioned in the list came from their own preparatory school. In a reference to the proposal to raise the minimum school age in 1931, Mr. Toyne pointed out the danger that might arise thereby if the school certificate were taken earlier than it had been hitherto. It would be useless if the school certificate was taken as a testimonial to get a job rather than it being regarded as an entrance to higher education. Much was said nowadays about the need for big schools, but he regarded their honours list as an astonishing commentary on the efficiency of smaller schools. A lot of the boys whose names appeared in the list would probably never have achieved the success they had if they had been in a big school.

537 Dr. Baillie then presented the prizes as follows : The Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics.—M. J. Bennion.

The Dean of York's Prize for Mathematics.—A. L. Hicks.

Stephenson Prize for Greek.—J. P. Camm.

Whytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity.—Senior : E. F. Williams. Junior : A. J. Darton.

The Headmaster's Prize for European History.-1, J. A. Brittain; 2, J. E. C. Hill.

Headmaster's Prize for Latin Prose.—M. J. Bennion. Under VIth Form : F. P. Marrian.

Elocution Prizes presented by the Old Peterite Club.—Senior School : 1, R. G. Bullen; 2, G. Douglas. Junior School : 1 , D. McLean; 2, J. B. Allen.

Modern Languages Prize.—F. L. C. Gosden.

Science Prize presented by Members of British Medical Association.—G. C. Rob. Art Prizes. Senior School: J. A. C. Platts. Junior School : J. S. Sproule.

Preparatory School.—Form I : E. J. Hudson. Form II : J. M. Buckler. Form III: M. Q. Carlton. Form IV : W. B. Dawson.

Form V : R. White. Form VI : J. M. Atkinson.

The " Oxford " Cup.—School House.

Dr. Baillie, having presented the prizes, spoke at some length on the purpose and use of a library. He prefaced his subject by the observation that their School had a great tradition, which was at once an inheritance and inspiration to the boys and to all associated with the School. It was a curious feature about a tradition of that sort that it did not seem to depend on the personnel of those who carried it on from one generation to another. It did not depend on continuity of personnel, but on continuity of purpose.

This was mainly secured through the possession of books. He thought the time had come when in all schools, elementary, secondary, or other, it should be taken for granted that it should have a library of its own. If pupils learned in the course of their school life how to use a book and how to use a library for themselves, they had in that one of the most important, perhaps the most important element, which could be taken away from school.

Speaking of the intrinsic value of books, Dr. Baillie said that books gave a kind of terrestrial immortality to human thought. As to the problem of what they were to read, and how to read, he said he thought the time had come when certain schools, cities, and universities should establish a chair for a teacher to instruct people how to read. There was room for such a teacher. A library was a. world. It was well to treasure books, but not to worship them. If they made companions of mean books, their life and mind would become mean. It was as companionship in life.

" Never hesitate to believe in 'Our own: choicee of 'a good book.

If it corresponds to your mind it has, something to say to you. and you are cominumng with the pei'son who wrote it. Find out the literature which permanently appeals to you most, and that is best for ,you. Few people know how to read properly; they are neither 'understanding nor reading. Books should be read, to stimulate thought, in order to weigh and to consider. Many people talk from their memories . instead of from their understanding., The Dean of York, proposing a vote of thanks to Dr. Baillie, emphasised the extraordinary fascination which books could exert as • a recreation.

HONOTJRS LIST. The following is the list of honours gained by the School: N. K. Lindsay, B.C.L. Oxford; J. Ratter, 1st Class, Science, Armstrong College; R. F. Yates, 2nd Class, Final Honours, School of Hfstory, Oxford; 11: B. Linton, 2nd Class, Final Honours, School of History, Oxford; N. Storrs Fox, 2nd Class, Division I, History Tripos, Part II, . Cambridge; W. P. Dixon, 1st, Parts I and II, School of Mines, Camborne; J. Richardson (Cambridge), Medical Scholarship, Middlesex Hospital; D. V. Hewitt, Choral Scholarship, King's College, Cambridge; J. N. Baniforth, Post Mastership in History, Merton College, Oxford; G. P. Easten, Science Sizarship, St. John's College, Cambridge; *J. P. Fergusson, *G. C. Rob, *W. G. Hutton, 1st, M.B., Cambridge; E. G. Bullen, Indian Civil, P.W.D. ; J. L. McCowen, 1st Class, Mech. Sic. Tripos, Cambridge; *C. L. Troop, *T. B. J. Eveleigh, *H. 0. 'Stibbard, Civil Service CommissiOners' Examination, Sandhurst; *C. N. Parkinson, History - Exhibition, Emmanuel College, Cambridge; *F. Wilcock, Dental Scholarship, Leeds University; R. H. Metcalfe, M.Chir., Cambridge; *C. , N. Parkinson, Soley Scholarship ; *G. C. Cutforth, Travelling Scholarship, Spanish ; G. A. Delgado, Class II, History Tripos, Cambridge; W. H. Buchanan, Class III., Mech. Sc. Tripos,. Cambridge. * All at the School during the year.

The library was formally opened by Dr. Baillie at the conclusion of the prize-giving. R. G. Bullen, as .winner of the' Elocution Prize, in a set Latin speech presented a golden key to Dr. Baillie, with which he opened the door and declared the building open. The platform party then made an inspection, after which the general assembly was admitted.

During the afternoon the cricket match versus the 0.P.'s was concluded, and .swimming sports and a gymnastic display took place. Mr. and Mrs. Toyne were " at home " at 3 o'clock, and the British Legion Band gave a programme of music. Glorious Sunshine prevailed throughout the afternoon, which contributed to the success of the proceedings.

539 GYM. DISPLAY. The newest item for Commemoration Day afternoon was a gym. display. This was given -by a selected squad under Sergt.Inst. Puddick. May we at once congratulate him on the success of his efforts? To the visitors, ,exercise followed upon exercise, each,,being better than the preceding one. , By the School,._who have seen the display, before, comparisons were drawn with previous performances and these were all_ favourable. At the - c6nclusion, the applause which was accorded to the performers, showed warm appreciation of their efforts. The squad' was constituted ss follows : H. Webster, E. Pawson, T. H. Raw, R. C. .H. Crosthwaite, C. H. Prince, B. V. Rhodes, H. Metcalfe, J. V. Huzzard, J. T. Coupe, M. H. Wilson, G. E. T: Watson, Y. C. Close, J. E. Whisker and S. K. Kooks.

SWIMMING SPORTS. The Swimming Sports were held on the Saturday of the Commemoration week-end. A large crowd was present and there' were no untoward occurrences. The results were :— 2 lengths Backstroke (Junior): 1, W. D. Blackburn; 2, P. W. Arnold.

Junior Dive: 1, W. D. England; 2, A: Raw. Open Dive: 1, H. Webster; 2, J. Scholey.

1 length speed (Junior): 1, W. D. Blackburn ; 2, R. C. Baker.

2 lengths speed (open): 1, W. D. Blackburn; 2, D. Gray.

Open Plunge: 1, T. H. D. Wilson; 2, R. M. Walker.

2 lengths Breaststroke -(Junior): 1, E. Harrop ; 2, G. C. Lee. 3 lengths Backstroke (open) . : 1, J. E. Blackburn; 2, G. R. M. Home.

Obstacle Race: 1, D. Gray; 2, M. B. Watson.

Junior Plunge: 1, G. C. Lee; 2, J. Scholey.

Relay Race: Clifton Manor.

Tug of War : Clifton Rise.

Sunday, July 21st.—The Commemoration Service was held in the morning at 11.30. The Chapel was a blaze of flowers, thanks . to the generous contributions of members of the School, and the time taken by various ladies in arranging them to the best advantage.

A large congregation was present, including 'numerous 0.P.'s and parents. We append the order of the service :ProcesinalHym.N105(Prt I and Doxology). " Blessed City, Heavenly Salem."

0 Lord, open Thou our Lips.

Psalms. CXXI and CXXII. Lesson. Ecclesiasticus XLIV. vv. 1-15.

TE DEUM LAUDAMUS.

540 THE APOSTLES' CREED. Lord have mercy.

Our Father.

Collects.

Hymn No. 300 (Tune 178) " Love divine, all Loves excelling."

SERMON—The Most Reverend THE LORD ARCHBISHOP OF YORK. Hymn No. 422. " The Lord of Heaven confess."

Collection for the Exhibition Fund for Sons of Clergy.

THE BLESSING. Organ Voluntary.

Chorale Prelude : " Ye boundless Realms of Joy. "—Parry.

Preaching from Hebrews, xii, 26 and 27 verses, the Archbishop said that as they surveyed the thirteen centuries or more of the life of that school the contrast was inevitably forced upon them as between those things which had been shaken off at one time or another and the changes that had taken place in the building up of society during that time. There were some things which could not be shaken off because they represented a permanent need in connection with the age-long problem surrounding human destiny.

It would perhaps be very difficult to mention the whole of the circumstances of life which had remained unaltered during those 1,300 years, for not only had almost every generation changed, but the changes themselves had not proved permanent. In many circumstances one transformation had been following another.

That School was evidently guided in order that it should be for those who were connected with it a foundation in relation to the whole of the society in which it lived, and the changes that went on around it must have their reflection in the life and ordering of the School. If there was no such adjustment, the School would fall out of all relationship with the world and ultimately perish. They had no doubt seen the letters written to the newspapers by a certain number of people denouncing the Oriental incapacity for change as characteristic of the Public Schools. The Schools had shown, in fact, as our whole educational apparatus had shown, that one aspect to be considered was how hard it was to make changes as quickly as they were required in institutions which had their rules drawn up to conform to the sentiments of those who belonged to them.

It was one of the great features of our national life, said Dr. Temple, that they had these educational societies, of which theirs was one of the most conspicuous, reaching right back into the far distant past, and in every generation performing for the world in which it was placed the function for which in that period there was a need.

54' SEEKING HARMONIOUS UNITY. The first business of education was to teach the faculty of concentrating attention and of sticking to the job they had in hand in spite of any inducements to the contrary or any obstacles that had to be overcome. In the life of a school, with all its many sides, there was a constant attempt being made to encourage the pupil to exercise his gifts and powers of purpose in the subjects in which he was interested both in School and in his spare time.

In all this there was a steady pressure to secure at once a richness of life which gave to every side of human nature its outlet. All this was concerned with the formation and growth of character.

The problem was to achieve in actual experience that unity which they called by the name of harmonised unity. The social and political problem of mankind was how to make harmonious unity amongst the various kinds of people who constituted society in the same way as they built up harmony in their own lives. Only with the completion of the task of making harmonious unity throughout the world could there be secured to mankind peace and all the blessing of peace, goodwill and all the joys of goodwill.

They would not make any headway with the greater problems of life if their own lives were not fashioned for making a success of their own problems. It was by bringing the Gospel of the love of God into the very heart of education, as that school had always aimed to do, and for which many centuries ago it was founded to do, that they could alone make real progress with the great problems which were always before any school authority. Everything depended on how far their thoughts and their plans were in harmony with Him.

Cricket.

Played.

No Result.

Tie. 1 1 OpReponents.

School.

Opponents.

Ground. suit.

Date. .. Home .. Won . .128 for 9 . 120 Wed., May 22 .. Masters' XI .. . • 175 Sat., „ 25 .. S. M. T.yne, Esq.'s, XI 11ome .. Tie . .175 181 for 9 Wed.. „ 29..11. L. Lyon, Esq.'s, XI . • Away .. Lost . .180 . .180 .. Away .. Lost .. 84 Sat., June 1 . . Worksop College Wed., 'if 12 .. Bootham School .. Away .. No Re- 123 for 2 . . — sult .. A way .. Won . . 177 for 3..176 Sat.,„ 15 .. Durham School .. AAN ay .. Drawn 92 for 2..200 Wed., 71 19 .. Giggleswiek School Sat.,,, 22 .. Leeds Grammar School Home .. Won . .143 for 5..128 .. 209 .. Away .. Lost . .183 Wed., „ 26 .. Catterick Camp . .116 Home .. Won . .194 Sat.,,, 29 .. Northumberland Fusiliers . 206 for 6 Wed., July 3 .. Yorkshire Gentlemen .. Home .. Lost . .160 .. Home. . Drawn 234 for 6 .. 224 for 6 Sat., ..

6 . M.C.C. ,, . .199 for 8 Wed., „ 10 .. Am pleforth College .. Home .. Lost . .83 .. Home .. Won . .323 for 9 . .175 Wed., „ 17 .. Craven Gentlemen .. Home. . Drawn 396 for 8 .. 340 Fri.,,, 19 1 Old Peterites ..

Sat., 20 f ,t 15

Won. 5

Lost.

5

Drawn.

3

5 42

Cricket Retrospect..

Perhaps this', is the most difficult retrospect to write for some years. There were only two old colours left, -but fortunately there seemed to be an abundance of good material. The exciting opening three matches should have bden. sufficient for the captain to be able to sort out his men and get the bowlers to know their required fieldsmen. At WOrksop this 'did: not appear tb have been the case, but at Durham a really brilliant victory was scored by 8 wickets. Set 178 to get in under two hours, Allport and dlutton put up such a good stand for the, first wicket that the runs were knocked off with 20 minutes to spare. At,Giggleswick in the following week a less stiff task was set, but a tame draw was the result. Against the M.C.C. the team played as a team and a first-rate performance was achieved in batting, bowling and fielding. Those who saw Allport's fielding at coverpoint will not readily forget it. He saved quite 40, runs. Against Ampleforth, the team played as eleven disunited persons and seemed dispirited from the start. Never has there been a more baffling season. A cheering feature has been the form shown among the colts, and it was particularly gratifying to see the success of some playing for the Second XI against Ampleforth Second XI. It augurs well for the future.

The addition to the ground has made it possible to have all the cricket on the pavilion field. This has been a great advantage and should he even more helpful next season.

W. G. Hutton (captain) has improved wonderfully in the field', and has played some excellent innings.

R. G. Bullen has proved himself a good bowler and played some attractive innings.

W. Allport, a brilliant fielder, and with greater experience of a variety of bowling, will become a batsman of class.

W. D. Draffan, his success as a batsman and behind the wickets has been most gratifying. Should do well.

P. M. Perry, a slow bowler of commendable impertinende and wile. Largely responsible for the Durham victory.

P.' N. Aver :took some time to get back his bowling of last:year_ Might make runs.

E. F. Williams, a. useful all-round cricketer. His bowling is improving.

W., Mc. Scott, fair -change bowler ; has played some useful innings.C. 0: Daintry can bowl well on certain wickets,' but rather uncontrolled at Present ; moderate fielder.

J. M. Young, a good fielder and his batting in practice warranted more success in matches.

C. C. Houghton, a stone-waller, who watches the ball carefully_

543 SCHOOL v. MASTERS XI. The first match of the season was played on May 22nd against the Masters, on a wicket which favoured the batsmen. Our opponents' bowling was considerably strengthened by A. M. Tew. The Masters batted first, but after five runs had been scored S. M. Toyne was clean bowled by Bullen. K. G. Chilman quickly scored 33, which included six fours, before he was brilliantly caught by Perry. Wickets fell quickly until W. H. G. Milnes and P. H. Sykes came together and put on 30 for the ninth wicket. The innings closed for 120, Perry taking 3 for 18 and Avery 3 for 351 The School started confidently, but Hutton was out at 36 through a magnificent catch by W. H. G. Milnes. A. M. Tew then bowled the next three batsmen, and Allport was bowled after making a sound 44. The last two batsmen were together before the Masters' total was passed. With one.run needed for victory and A. ,M. Tew bowling, D. Norwood was moved to long-stop—no cornplii -nent in the direction of the bowler or the ability of the wicket-keeper. A. M. Tew took 5 wickets for 65 runs. Scores :MASTERXI. 3 S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Bullen 3 D. Norwood, Esq., b Avery K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Perry, b Avery 33 Rev. F. H. Barnby, st Draffan, b Perry 13 E. P. Sewell, Esq., b Williams 6 ,.

J. T. Davis, Esg., b Perry 13 A. M. Tew, Esq., b Perry 4 K. H. Rhodes, Esq., c Stott, b Williams 8 W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., not out 20 P. H. Sykes, Esq., b Avery 13 C. R. Featherstone, -Esq. ., b Bullen 1 Extras 3 120 SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, c W. G. Milnes, Esq., b A. M. Tew, Esq. 13 W. Allport, b Rev. F. H. Barnby 43 3 A. K. Cameron, b A. M. Tew, Esq. W. D. Draffan, b A. M. Tew, Esq. 9 3 R. G. Bullen, b A. M. Tew, Esq. 3 J. M. Young, b Rev. F. H. Barnby C. 0. Daintry, c and b Rev. F. H. Barnby 10 P. N. Avery, c K. G. ,Chilman, Esq., b A. M. Tew, Esq 2 P. M. Perry, 1.b.w., b Rev. F. H. Barnby .....

4 E. F. Williams, not out 8 W. Mc. C. Scott, not out 19 Extras 11 (for 9 wkts.) 128

544 Overs.

P. N. Avery 9 5.3 R. G. Bullen C. O. Daintry 4 E. F. Williams 5 4 P. M. Perry W. Mc. C. Scott 2

Bowling.

Runs.

36 23 17 17 18 7

Wkts.

3 2 0 2 3 0

Averages 11.5 11.5 8.5 6.0

SCHOOL v. S. M. TOYNE, ESQ.'S, XL This match, played on Saturday, May 25th, proved very exciting, ending in a tie after a spectacular " run out," five minutes from time.

The school batted first and failed badly at the beginning. having five wickets down for only 48 runs. Four of these were taken by A. M. Tew. Bullen, however, played steadily and improved position. Runs began to come more easily and a last-wicket stand between Williams and Scott put on 60 runs. Williams' 37 included seven boundaries. A. M. Tew took 4 wickets for 39 rims but S. M. Toyne, bowling wily " underhands," proved rather expensive, taking 2 for 35.

Our opponents also started badly and had five wickets down for 56. However, S. M. Toyne and A. M. Tew came together and hitting very hard, soon put on 84 runs. A. M. Tew was first ou 4,, being brilliantly caught by Allport, and hit, in all, four sixes arid five fours. Two more wickets fell, and at last S. M. Toyne was caught for 53, including seven fours. In endeavouring to get a single run needed to win E. G. Tew was run out, owing to hesitation by both batsmen. Daintry bowled well for the school, taking 5 wickets for 28 runs. Considering the easy wicket, the scores were low. Scores :— SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, 1.b.w., b A. M. Tew, Esq. 0 W. Allport, b A. M. Tew, Esq. 8 A. K. Cameron, c Crosthwaite, b A. M. Tew, Esq 15 W. D. Draffan, c S. M. Toyne, Esq., b E. G. Tew, Esq. 16 J. M. Young, b A. M. Tew, Esq. 2 R. G. Bullen, b J. A. Brittain 25 C. 0. Daintry, st. Crosthwaite, b S. M. Toyne, Esq 15 P. N. Avery, c E. P. Sewell, Esq., b S. M. Toyne, Esq. 16 P. M. Perry, b J. A. Brittain 5 E. F. Williams, c D. Norwood, Esq., b E. G. Tew, Esq. 37 W. Mc. C. Scott, not out 18 Extras 18 Total 175

545 S. M. TOYNE, ESQ.'S XI. R. C. L. Kennaway, Esq., b Avery J. Dunnington-Jefferson, Esq., b Daintry .

J. T. Davis, Esq., 1.b.w., b Perry D. Norwood, Esq., b Perry S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Hutton, b Daintry Rev. F. H. Barnby, b Williams A. M. Tew, Esq., c Allport, b Daintry E. P. Sewell, Esq., 1.b.w., b Daintry R. C. H. Crosthwaite, b Daintry E. G. Tew, Esq., run out J. A. Brittain, not out Extras

13 5 13 10 53 4 51 0 4 5 1 16

Total 175 Bowling.

Overs.

9 8 6 3 4 W. Mc. C. Scott P. M. Perry 6 P. N. Avery R. G. Bullen C. 0. Daintry E. F. Williams

Runs.

25 22 28 10 24 60

Wkts.

1 0 5

Averages.

25.0

.

5.6

1

10.0

0 2

— 30.0

SCHOOL v. H. L. LYON'S XI. A twelve-a-side match, played at Hillam Hall on May 29, resulted in a win for our opponents by two wickets, the winning run being scored in the last over.

The School batted first on a hard, but rather bumpy wicket, and runs came steadily. Hutton batted well, though somewhat slowly, and hit six boundaries. S. M. Toyne hit the bowling without mercy and altogether hit 12 fours, six of these off consecutive balls. The tail did not offer much resistance, and the innings closed for 181.

Our opponents lost their first wicket at 18 through a fine onehanded catch by Bullen, but the next did not fall till 105. W. Baumont scored 93 of these, and never looked like being out. He was finally caught on the boundary by Allport ; he hit 18 boundaries.

H. Wordsworth played a solid but sound innings, and helped largely to take the edge off the School bowling. Bullen dismissed L. Raine with a magnificent right-handed catch low down. It became a question of whether our opponents could get the required runs in time, but this they managed to do in the last over. Daintry bowled

546 exceedingly well for the School, as did Perry, though he was somewhat expensive. Scores :— SCHOOL. 18 C. C. Houghton, c B. Baumont, b W. Baumont 16 W. Allport, b Capt. Forbes 35 W. 0. Hutton, c and b Capt. Forbes 11 W. D. Draffan, c A. Faine, b Rev. E. Bulmer S. M. Toyne, Esq., c A. Raine, b W. Baumont •,• 63 0 J. M. Young, b Rev. E. Bulmer 5 R. G. Bullen, c J. Mole, b M. Gill 9 E. F. Williams, run out 0 C. 0. Daintry, b W. Baumont 10 P. N. Avery, c M. Gill, b Rev. E. Bulmer 2 P. M. Perry, not out 0 J. A. Brittain, st. J. Mole, b Rev. E. Bulmer 11 Extras Total H. L. LYON'S XI. Capt. Beckett, c Bullen, b Perry W. Balimoni, c Allport, b Daintry H. Wordsworth, b Perry J. Holliday, c Draffan, b Daintry L. Raine, c Bullen, b Perry F. Forbes, b Daintry Rev. E. Bulmer, l.b.w., b Daintry B. Baumont, b Perry A. Raine, not out J. Mole, b Perry Extras

180

4 93 23 1 16 11 10 4 5 8 6

,

Total (for 9 wkts.) ...

181

M. Gill and H. L. Lyon did not bat.

Bowling.

J. A. Brittain P. M. Perry P. N. Avery R. G. Bullen C. 0. Daintry

Overs.

6 10.5 8 5 13

Runs.

30 53 40 27 24

Wkts.

0 5 0 0 4

Averages.

10.6 — 6.0

547 SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Played at Worksop on June 1, and lost by 93 runs. One of the main reasons for our defeat was our poor fielding ., almoSt . 12 catches being dropped.

Worksop batted first on a hard wicket and lost one wicket for 13 runs before lunch. Afterwards -Eacott and 'Johnson batted well though exceedingly cautiously and put on 60. Perry bowled well, but as the batsmen would not take any chances, could not get a wicket.

When Eacott was 'out, after a sound but very slow 37, which•included only two fours; Sands . continued to bat well, thotigh he' had some luck in being missed. Nobody 'stayed with him until Henson came in, and altogether they puton . 41. The innings closed for 180, which woula. have been considerably smaller had the School taken all the chances offered. Sands scored 47 before he was caught, and had five fours to his credit. For the School Williams and Daintry were the most successful bowlers, the former taking 5 wickets for 37, and the latter 3 for 40. Worksop took about two and three-quarter hours to make their runs.

Houghton and Allport opened the School innings, but •after 23 runs had been scored Houghton was caught. When Hutton had made only four he was run out, owing to bad calling. Draffan was caught at the wicket before he had made a run ; but when Cameron came in he helped to steady the position. However, Allport was caught when 56 runs had been scored, after a somewhat shaky innings, and Bullen was out one run later. Williams survived until 76 was reached, but after he was out the wickets fell in miserable fashion, Gorman taking three of the last four. Cameron, who was not out for 18, tried hard to save the game, but he had no one to stay with him. For Worksop, Gorman bowled well; taking 5 wickets for 17 runs. The Worksop fielding was very good, and showed up ours in a very had light. Scores are given below :— .• •

•

*

WORKSOP COLLEGE. J S. Eacott, b Williams R. Burton, run out A. L. Johnson, b Daintry R. R. Sands, c Daintry, b Avery G. Laing, c Draffan, b Williams G. C. Briggs, c and b Williams J.. Lund, ,l.b.w., 'b, Williams P. G. Turner, 1".b.w., b Williams R. G. Henson, b Daintry E. G. S. Helford, b Daintry W. A. K. Gorman; not out Extras .

•

36 11 27 47 0 9 0 1 21 5 10 13 Total ... 180 3

548 SCHOOL. C. C. Houghton, c Sends, b Gorman W. Allport, c Johnson, b Turner W. G. Hutton, run out W. D. Draffan, c wicket, b Gorman A. K. Cameron, not out , R. G. Bullen, c wicket, b Helford E. F. Williams, c Sands, b Laing W. Mc. C. Scott, c Helford, b Gorman P. M. Perry, c Helford, b Gorman C. 0. Daintry, b Gorman P. N. Avery, 1.b.w., b Lund Extras

3 28 4 0 18 0 15 2 0 0 1 16 87

Bowling.

P. M. Perry C. 0. Daintry R. G. Bullen P. N. Avery E. F. Williams

Overs.

14 19 11 12 14

Wkts.

0 3 0 1 5

Runs.

22 40 42 26 37

Averages.

— 13.3 — 26.0 7.4

SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL. In the match against Durham School on June 15th, the XI showed vastly improved form and won a really fine victory. Great credit was due to Perry, who bowled excellently, and to Hutton and Allport who put on more than a hundred for the first wicket.

Durham batted first on a wicket which favoured slow bowlers.

Their opening batsmen were somewhat slow, but made thirty runs before Rawlings was out. Pawson was no quicker; neither batsman v as out before lunch. Afterward they continued steadily until Howe was brilliantly caught by Hutton, who had to run A ; ilt! distance and fell full length on the ground. Taylor did not survive for long and 3 wickets were down for 87. Anderson and Pawson raised this to 119 before Anderson was caught. Eventually Pawson was caught and bowled by Perry, helped by Hutton, for a slow but sound 53. Shawyer was the only Durham batsman who dare hit Perry, but he was eventually caught at the wicket for 28. Perry rounded off the innings with a hat-trick, two of which he bowled.

The innings had lasted for three and a quarter hours. Perry took 7 wickets for 82; Bullen and Avery both bowled well, especially 01P former, who, was unlucky in the wicket. Hutton and Allport were prominent for their fielding.

With two hours in which to make the runs, Hutton and Allport started somewhat uneasily, but after a few overs settled down and scored very steadily. Their running between the wickets was good 3a ,

549 on the whole, though Hutton was rather lucky at times. Bowling changes did not trouble them, although both batsmen were dropped.

Allport reached 50 after about three-quarters of an hour and shortly afterwards was well caught for 58. The first wicket fell at 104.

Hutton and Draffan continued to score at a slightly faster rate, Draffan making some well-placed drives. At 165 Draffan was caught after a very good 32. Cameron came in and by hitting a three shortly afterwards brought the score to 177. The next ball bowled Hutton; he had batted exceedingly well, though he 'seemed somewhat loath to remain in his crease and a good throw-in might have run him out.

The School took an hour and a half to score the required runs.

Scores :— DURHAM SCHOOL.

.

C. H. A. Howe, c Hutton, b Perry W. H. Rawlings, l.b.w., b Avery P. H. Pawson, c and b Perry J. W. G. Taylor, c Allport, b Perry W. T. Anderson, c Cameron, b Perry R. W. Paxton, not out A. Shawyer, c Draffan, b Bullen G. C. Richardson, c and b Avery H. L. Smeddle, b Perry A. Bannister, b Perry I. H. M'Lareii, c Draffan, b Perry Extras Total

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..

26 23 53 4 10 12 28 6 0 0 0 14

176

SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, b Taylor W. Allport, c Shawyer, b Taylor W. D. Draffan, c Bannister, b Paxton A. K. Qameron, not out Extras Total (for 3 wkts.)

73 58 32 8 6 177

C. C. Houghton, R. G. Bullen, P. M. Perry, P. N. Avery, J. M. Young, E. F. Williams and W. Mc. C. Scott did not bat.

Bowling.

Overs. Runs.

21 82 P. M. Perry 20 R. G. Bullen 18 P. N. Avery 17 35 14 E. F. Williams 7 W. Mc. C. Scott 5 11 •

'

Wkts.

7 1 2 0 0

Averages.

11.7 20.0 17.4 —

550 SCHOOL v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. Played on Wednesday, June 19th, at Giggleswick, the result. being a somewhat tame draw. Giggleswick batted first on a spongy wicket which gave little help to the bowlers. Their start was disastrous ; in the second ver v hen only one run was scored Moore was caught by Hutton. One run later Robinson was bowled by a breaking ball from Avery ; Jones hit a four before Bullen caught him well in the slips. Law and Booth then made a stand until the score reached 33 when Booth was caught. Law was batting soundly and runs were coming steadily. Sutcliffe and Baird did not last very long; Barker came in at 73 and began to hit more than any other batsman had done. However at 93 Law pulled a ball from Bullen on to his wicket; his innings of 39 was very sound and though not the highest score, was the most valuable Giggleswick innings. Coming in when two wickets were down for two runs, he stayed and pulled his side together. When Barker and Turner came together they made the biggest stand of the match, which produced 80 runs. Barker's was not quite a classic innings and he had some luck; nevertheless he helped to build up a much bigger score than seemed likely. Turner was more sound, though he did not hit so many boundaries. Bullen and Avery were the most successful bowlers for the. School, the former taking 3 wickets for 39 runs, and the latter 3 for 40.

Two hours were left in which to make the necessary runs, but the School never looked like getting them. A heavy roller had been put on the wicket and caused it to crumble, which helped the bowlers. The School also started badly, Allport being out at 4 Hutton, however, came in and helped to bring the score to 39 before he was caught. Houghton meanwhile was playing his usual cautious game. Draffan now joined him and played really well. However, too much time had been lost at the start and a definite result was impossible. Stumps were drawn thirty-five minutes before time, Houghton being 16 and Draffan 37, which included six fours. .

Scores:— GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. 1 1 4 3-9 18 10 5 52 8 53 1 8

E. Moore, c Hutton, b Avery J. T. Robinson, b Avery G. A. C. Jones, c Bullen, b Daintry W. A. Law, b Bullen T. W. Booth, c Bullen, b Perry P. M. Sutcliffe, c Houghton, b Avery M. A. Baird, b Bullen D. P. Barker, c Draffan, b Bullen R. C. Tattersall, c Hutton, b Young W. J. R. Turner, c Avery, b Perry H. W. Fell, not out Extras Total

.

..

200

55 1 SCHOOL. W. Allport, c Tattersall, b Fell C. C. Houghton, not out W. G. Hutton, c Fell, b Law W. D. Draffan, riot out Extras Total (for 2 wkts.)

4 16 22 37 11 90

A. K. Cameron, J. M. Young, R. G. Bullen, E. F. Williams, P. M. Perry, C. 0. Daintry and P. N. Avery did not bat.

Bowling.

Wkts. Averages.

Overs. Runs.

16 1 16.0 C. 0. Daintry 6 P. N. Avery 11 40 3 13.3 E. F. Williams 7 30 0 — 11 39 3 13.0 R. G. Bullen 55 2 i 27.5.'

11 P. M. Perry 4 11 1 11.0 J. M. Young SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played at home on June 22nd, and resulted in a comfortable victory for the School. There had been a lot of rain during the previous night, but a strong wind and the sun had dried the pitch and it was almost a perfect batting wicket. The strong wind helped the slow bowlers a great deal, but it died down to some extent during the School's innings.

Leeds batted first against the bowling of Avery and Perry.

Simpson and Taylor did not seem to find the bowling difficult, but scored slowly, chiefly with singles to extra-cover. However, Williams came on for Perry and in his second over dismissed both .Sampson and Taylor. But there our successes stopped for some time, since Holderness and Kelsey scientifically dug themselves in. They refused to touch any balls off the off-stump and contented themselves with turning other balls to the leg for singles. Bowling changes were tried, and at last at 79 Scott broke up the partnership, Kelsey being leg-before-wicket. Milner and Holderness played together until the tea interval, when the score stood at 110 for 3 as a result of just over two hours' play. After tea there was a collapse, the remaining wickets falling for 18 runs. Perry started by catching Holderness brilliantly off his own bowling, and disposing of Milner. Three of the remaining batsmen were leg-before-wicket to Williams; Hartly was rather unlucky to play a ball from Perry on to his wicket, and Crook was bowled off his pads by Williams. The innings closed for 128, a score which would have been much bigger :bad the early batsmen taken a few risks. Williams and Perry both bowled well, the former taking 6 for 25 and the latter 3 for 29.

552 Hutton and Allport opened the School innings and laid the foundations of victory by making 64 for the first wicket. Hutton was first out for 30 after batting soundly though slowly ; the running of the opening pair was very good. Draffan joined Allport and at once began to play a forcing innings. The runs came much more quickly, and a victory by nine wickets seemed likely. However, at 122 Allport skied a ball to extra-cover and was caught. Cameron and Young were both bowled by Verity, while only 4 runs were scored.

However, Bullen came in and shortly afterwards brought the score to 129 with a drive past cover-point. Time was played out, and with the first ball of the last over, Bullen was bowled in attempting a big hit in a somewhat rustic style. Verity was the most successful Leeds bowler, taking three wickets for 26 ; Taylor took 2 for 18. Scores :— LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. J. G. Simpson, c Hutton, b Williams N. A.. Taylor, c and b Williams G. E. Holderness, c and b Perry P. H. Kelsey, 1.b.w., b Scott F. Milner, c Cameron, b Perry W. A. Mawer, 1.b.w., b Williams R. Emmerson, l.b.w., b Williams J. S. Potter, l.b.w., b Williams W. R. }Tartly, b Perry J. E. Verity, not out W. R. Crook, b Williams Extras

15 12 43 23 19 0

1 0 3 6

a 128

SCHOOL. W. Allport. c Hardy, b Taylor W. G. Hutton, l.b.w. Verity W. D. Draff an, not out A. K. Cameron, b Verity J. M. Young, b Verity R. 0. Bullen, 'b Taylor

Extras

61 30 41 1 0 4 6

Total (for 5 wkts.)

143

C. C. Houghton, W. Mc. Scott, E. F. Williams, P. M. Perry and P. N. Avery did not bat.

Bowling.

Overs.

P. N. Avery 14 P. M. Perry 14 E. F. Williams 17 R. 0. Bullen 8 W. Mc. Scott 5

Wkts.

0 3 6 0 13

Runs.

34 29 125 21 1

Averages_ — 9.6 4.1 13.0

553 SCHOOL v. CATTERICK CAMP. This match, played at Catterick, on June 26th, resulted in a defeat for the School by 26 runs.

Catterick batted first on a wicket which was soft, but which was likely to harden, against the bowling of Brittain and Avery.

The first wicket fell early, but Murry and Mitchell took the score to 82 before Murry was out for 33, which included a six and four fours.

Adams came in and both seemed well set; however, at 147 Adams was caught off Scott, at which point lunch was taken. After lunch wickets fell fairly quickly, Ellis being the only one to stay long.

Mitchell played .a distinctly lucky innings and hit ten fours. Avery bowled very well for the School, though in the opening stages of the game he had not much luck.

Hutton and Allport opened the innings for the School and made 31 before Hutton was caught. The third wicket fell at 57, but Draffan and K. 0. Chilman, Esq., made a good stand which produced 68 runs. Draffan left at 125 after a useful innings of 25. Eleven runs later K. G. Chilman, Esq., was clean bowled; his 'innings of 58 included ten fours and one six. Williams was the only one of the rest of the batsmen to stay long; he hit six fours. The last three wickets fell for four runs and the innings closed for 183. Our opponents' score would have been smaller if the School, fielding had been better at the beginning. Scores :— CATTERICK CAMP. W. M. G. Haleswood, b Brittain M. H. Murry, b Williams Sgt. Mitchell, c Williams, b Brittain M.O.C. Adams, c Hutton, b Scott Capt. J. H. F. Hitchcock, c Williams, b Scott Capt. Ellis, b Avery M. A. E. R. Porch, c Williams, b Brittain Capt. Searles, c S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Avery R. B. Lecky, not out S.Q.M.S. Pearce, st Draffan, b Avery Cpl. Young, b Avery Extras Total

..

4 33 79 40 1 39 3 1 4 0 .5 209

554 SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, c Haslewood,.b Murry W. 'Allport, c wicket, b Lecky S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Murry W. D. Draffan, c Mitchell, b Young K. G. Chilman., Esq., b Young E. F. Williams, c wicket, b Pearce W. Mc. C. Scott, c Mitchell, b Young J. M. Young, run out 'P. N. Avery, b Murry P. M. Perry, not out J. A. Brittain,• b Murry Extras Total ...

17_ 27 0 25 58 - 38

a

0 9 1 1 7" 183

Bowling.

Overs. Runs.

47 16 J. A. Brittain 77 16 P. N. Avery 26 7 E. F. Williams 3 33 P. M. Perry 21 .

W. Mc. C. Scott 4

Wkts. Averages.

15.6 3 4 19.2 26.0 1 0 2 10.5

SCHOOL v. NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Played on Saturday, 29th June, at the School. In this match we beat our opponents with ease. The School won the toss and decided to bat ; the wicket was hard and true. Hutton and Allport started confidently, and, when Hutton had been caught, Draffan hit brightly, as did Allport. Neither batsmen found any difficulty in the bowling. When they were both out the rate of scoring slowed down considerably. Neither Williams nor Cameron were comfortable, and the former was missed before he had scored. However, when Cameron was bowled a slight rot 'set in, three wickets falling for 10 runs. Bullen hit three fours and then was bowled; Young came in and hit soundly. The innings closed for 194, quite a moderate score considering the wicket and the bowling, which presented few difficulties.

The Fusiliers started badly, three wickets falling for 19 runs.

Lieut. Laing and Mr. Enderby brought the score to 41 before the latter was 1..b.w. to Bullen. Bullen was finding the wicket to his liking and was keeping a good length. Wickets fell fairly frequently, but Lieut. Laing remained firm. However, at 99, he ran out to hit Avery, missed and was stumped. C.S.M. Purcell hit hard, scoring five fours before being well caught by Houghton. Avery again

555 bowled well, but was somewhat unlucky. The fielding of the side was, on the whole, better. Scores :— SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, c Enderby, b Purcell W. Allport, b Dickenson W. D. Draffan, st Enderby, b Dickenson A. K. Cameron, b Dickenson E. F. Williams, c Purcell, b Livermoore C. C. Houghton, l.b.w., b Laing W. Mc. C. Scott, c Hughes, b Dickenson R. 0. Bullen, b Livermoore J. M. Young, st Enderby, b Laing P. M. Perry, c and b Pyle P. N. Avery, not out Extras

8 43 25 13 29 4 1 12 27 8 10 14

Total ..

194

NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Capt. Buckley, c and b Avery Lieut. W. D. Laing, st Draffan, b Avery Capt. H. 0. Sutherland, b Bullen L. -Cpl. Hughes, c and b Bullen Mr. Enderby, l.b.w., b Bullen n Capt. Powell, b Bulle Mr. Sperling, b Avery Sgt. Pyle, l.b.w., b Avery C.S.M. Purcell, c Houghton, b Avery Fus. Livermoore, st Draffan, b Avery Fus. Dickenson, not out Extras

,

Total ...

Bowling.

Overs.

Runs.

P. N. Avery 15 65 R. G. Bullen 11 14 15 P. M. Perry 2 E. F. Williams 5 21

Wkts.

6 4 0 0

4 31 7 2 15 0 16 13 26 0 1 1 11(3

Averages.

10.83 3.5

SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. The Yorkshire Gentlemen defeated the School on July 3rd in a rather poor game, on the School ground. The wicket was hard, but the light, though good during the School innings, became poor while our opponents were batting.

556 Hutton and 'Allport opened the School innings, and the latter played confidently until he returned an easy catch to the bowler, when he had made 22 out of the total of 27. Only 4 runs later Hutton was caught in slips. Draffan scored in his usual brisk style, but was bowled when lie had made 17. Then the scoring slowed 'down and it was not until Bullen came in that it became lively. Bullen started unsteadily, but when he had found the pace of the wicket hit brightly. He hit ten fours. The total of 160 was very inadequate considering the strength of our opponents.

The Yorkshire Gentlemen did not have much trouble in making the runs. The first two made 36 before Harbord was caught after giving three chances. Elmhirst was quickly disposed of, but Toyne hit the bowling unmercifully. His 32 included one six and five fours.

White had a lucky innings and also hit the bowlers off their length.

The School's total was passed with five wickets standing, but at 179 White was bowled. Stumps were drawn when the Yorkshire Gentlemen had made 206 for the loss of .6 wickets. Avery bowled exceedingly well, but naturally at the end his length suffered owing to the hitting tactics of the batsmen; he took five wickets for 78.

Scores :.

.

SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, c White. b Thompson W. Aliport, c and b Harbord W. D. Draffan, b Thompson A. K. Cameron, b Hall E. F. Williams, c Elmhirst, b Low C. C. Houghton, b Hall W. Mc. C. Scott, c Oldfield, b Hall R. 0: Bullen, not out J. M. Young, c Low, b Toyne P. N. Avery, st Elmhirst, b Toyne J. A. Brittain, b Toyne Extras Total

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5 22 17 18 13 0 12 ... 47 0 6 6 14 ...

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. A. L. Shaw, o Bullen, b Scott W. EjHarbord, c Bullen, b Avery A. 0: Elmhirst. c Cameron, b Avery S. M. Toyne, c Scott, b Avery W. T. White, b Avery J. V. Machell, b Avery M. Oldfield, not out R. E. Bromet, not out Extras Total

160

.

...

39 19 8 32 54 15 21 16 206

J. Hall, E. H. D. Low and E. Thompson did not bat.

557 Bowling.

P. N. Avery R. G. Bullen J. A. Brittain E. F. Williams W. Mc. C. Scott

Overs.

18 8 7 8 5

Runs.

78 27 37 44 20

Wkts.

5 0 0 0 1

Averages.

15.6 — 20.0

SCHOOL v. M.C.C. A very interesting game resulted in the match against the M.C.C., on.6th July, our opponents just failing to get the required runs in time. The wicket was exceedingly soft and gradually became sticky, though not to such a degree as to handicap the batsmen seriously. s The School won the toss and decided to bat. As usual, Hutton and Allport opened the innings, but the latter, who never got settled, was bowled at 19. Draffan joined Hutton and at once attacked the bowling. Both batted soundly and the runs came steadily. They were together when the luncheon interval arrived. Afterwards they again batted steadily, though Hutton was beaten on several occasions; Draffan was particularly sure. Both reached 50 at the same time, but when he had made six runs more, Draffan was caught. His innings of 56 was exceedingly good; he was never at a loss and from his first ball looked like making runs. The partnership produced 109. The next two wickets fell quickly, but Bullen came in and played carefully, though he scored runs at the same time. At last, however, Hutton was bowled; his innings was not chanceless, but on a harder wicket would have been worth many more. His running between the wickets was sure and clever.

Bullen continued to bat well and at 234 the innings was declared .closed.

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The M.C.C. started in good style, their opening pair making 64 before being separated. Of these, Rowlands made 48 in a very short time. Then matters went rather badly for them; for two wickets fell in quick succession. Ponsonby and Drummond brought the score to 103. The fifth wicket fell at 110, but Hunting and Lupton came together and no more wickets fell for some time.

Hunting treated the bowling without mercy. After helping to put on 60 runs, Lupton was well caught by Hutton. Toyne now joined Hunting, and these two were only just prevented from hitting off the runs by time. In his score of 72 not out, Hunting had two sixes and eight fours. None of the School bowlers were remarkably, successful, but all were for the most part sound. Perry took 3 for 76, and Bullen 2 for 58. The fielding of the School was very much improved; Allport at cover-point was exceedingly brilliant,

558 and stopped balls which seemed quite impossible. Hutton also fielded well and caught two good catches. Scores:— SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, b Holdsworth W. Allport, b Waghorn W. D. Draffan, c Holdsworth, b Waghorn A. K. Cameron, c Ponsonby, b Rowlands E. F. Williams, b Holdsworth R. G. Bullen, not out W. M. Scott, b Toyne C. C. Houghton, not out Extras

87 9 56 0 7 46 12 1 16

Total (for 6 wkts. declared) ... 234 P. N. Awery, P. M. Perry, J. A. Brittain and H. W. Metcalfe did not bat.

M.C.C. 19 48 4 12 17 72 19 28 5

C. E. Anson, run out C. A. Rowlands, c Allport, b Bullen T. Kinch, c Hutton, b Perry C. Ponsonby, c Brittain, b Perry E. Drummond, c Avery, b Perry G. L. Hunting, not out Major A W. Lupton, c Hutton, b Bullen S. M. Toyne, not out Extras Total (for 6 wkts.) ...

224

T. E. W. Brinkman, E. F. Holdsworth, H. D. Swan and Waghorn did not bat.

Bowling.

P. N. Avery R. G. Bullen P. M. Perry E. F. Williams J. A. Brittain

avers.

7 15 15 3 5

Runs.

44 58 76 10 20

Wkts.

0 2 3 0 0

Averages.

29.0 25.3

SCHOOL v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. In this match, in which the School was disastrously defeated, the XI was subject to one the fits of inability to which it has been prone. Nobody would imagine that it was practically the same team which drew with the M.C,C.

559 The School batted first and from the start disaster seemed to follow disaster. The wicket was fairly hard, but the light was appalling. With five runs scored, Allport was well caught by Barton.

At the same total Hutton was 1.15.w. to Ruddin. Draffan started well, but when the score was 22 he was brilliantly caught by Barton; Bullen followed, but was caught at the wicket in a very short time.

Williams was joined by Young and they remained together until lunch. Afterwards both played carefully and took no risks. When they had raised the •ScOre to 54; Williams was caught by Barton. Young continued to bat well, but Metcalfe was the only one to stay with him. The 'latter was not at all sure of himself during his innings of 10. Young was eventually clean bowled by Ruddin. The innings closed for 83. Ruddin bowled remarkably well ; he bowled 14 overs, of which 10 were maidens, and took 4 wickets for only 16 runs. Bean took 4 for 41. • Ampleforth started their innings none too well, King being caught at the wicket when 10 had. been made. However, Grieve was joined by ffrench-Davis and both played confidently, though not faultlessly, until the latter was well caught by Allport. Bean was next in and played soundly until, hitting wildly,. he was stumped.

Ruddin came in and played a bright innings of 51. .Grieve's innings came to a close at last ; he batted very soundly and hit thirteen fours.

The last few batsmen did not play very seriously, and time came when they had made 199 for the loss of eight wickets.

There had been some rain which delayed the start of Ampleforth's innings which rendered the pitch dead easy. Nevertheless the School fielding was not up to standard and our opponents took advantage of all chances offered. Scores :— SCHOOL. W. G. Hutton, l.b.w., b Ruddin W. Allport, c Barton, b Bean W. D. Draffan, c Barton, b Ruddin E. F. Williams, c Barton, b Smith R. G. Bullen, c Burge, b Ruddin J. M. Young, b Ruddin E. A. Richardson, c ffrench-Davis, b Smith H. W. Metcalfe, l.b.w., b Bean P. N. Avery, not out P. M. Perry, b Bean O. 0. Daintry, c Waddilove, b Bean Extras

0 5 10 17 3 21 0 10 0 0 0 17

V

Total

...

83

560 AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. 81 2 23 1.5 31 3 3 0 1 3 5

C. Grieve, c Avery, b Williams H. King, c Draffan, b Avery P. ffrench-Davis, c Allport, b Avery J. Bean, st Draffan, b Perry C. Ruddin, l.b.w., b Daintry P. Ainscough, c Metcalfe, b Perry R. Barton, not out M. Luid, b Daintry F. Burge, c Young, b Williams .M. Waddilove, not out Extras

Total (for 8 wkts.) ...

199

N. Smith did not bat.

R. G. Bullen P. M. Perry P. N. Avery C. 0. Daintry E. F. Williams

Bowling.

Overs. Runs. Wkts. Averages. ____: 11 11 15 8 10

40 48 39 21 46

0 2 2 2 2

24.0 19.5 10.5 23.0

SCHOOL v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. This match, in which the School won by 148 runs, showed a delightful contrast to our dismal display in the previous match.

The School innings was marked by a brilliant century by W. G. Hutton, who scored 114, and by good innings by W. Allport and R. G. Bullen.

The School batted first under almost ideal conditions. I-Thtton and Allport laid the foundations of victory by making 123 before being parted. Then Allport was bowled; his innings of 39 was not so quick as usual, but nevertheless was sound. The next two wickets fell quickly, but Young came in and settled down well.

Hutton was batting superbly and scored his runs where he wanted them, off-drives being particularly noticeable. His innings came to an end at last when he was well caught; he only gave one chance.

Bullen hit brightly when he became set and did not seem troubled by the bowling. Avery also batted confidently. The innings was declared closed at 323 for 9 wickets.

The Craven Gentlemen lost their first wicket with the second ball of the innings, but Bonn attacked the bowling and scored 36 out of 41 before he was bowled. A collapse followed and five wickets were down for 47. However, Tebbs, helped by Wood and later on by Scott, made a determined effort to save the game. The rate

of scoring slowed down considerably and a draw seemed likely.

However, the last wicket fell just before time. Daintry and Avery bowled exceedingly well, the former taking 4 for 22 and the latter 2 for 33. Scores :— SCHOOL. 114 W. G. Hutton, c Gray, b Tebbs 39 W. Allport, b Berm 7 W. D. Draffan, c Wroth, b Cardale E. F. Williams, c Knight, b Cardale 0 37 J. M. Young, b Tebbs .

47 R. G. Bullen, c Gray, b Tebbs 13 W. Mc. C. Scott, b Tebbs 24 P. N. Avery, not out 4 P. M. Perry, c Benn, b Cardale 2 0. 0. Daintry, c Wood, b Cardale 2 C. C. Houghton, not out 34 Extras Total (for 9 wks., dec.)

CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. G. M. Hodgson, b Avery J. Wroth, c Scott, b Avery H. E. M. Berm, b Daintry Rev. 0. F. Cardale, c Scott, b Daintry Rev. C. E. D. Crane, c Avery, b Daintry E. Wood, b Perry R. Tebbs, c Houghton, b Daintry , F. S. Scott, l.b.w., b Scott .

L P. Macdonald, not out Rev.. H. C. Knight, run out D. W. St. G. Gray, c Williams, E. Perry Extras

,

Total Overs.

P. W. Avery 13 R. G. Bullen 9' C. 0. Daintry '10 P. M. Perry 13 W. Mc. C. Scott 4 E. F. Williams 2

Bowling.

Runs.

33 52 22 39 15 3

Wkts.

2 0 4 2 1 .0

323 0 .. . 4 36 0 .

4 10 41 18 '29 15 7 11 175

Averages.

16.5 5.5 19.5 15.0

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES The result of an excellent two-day match against the Old Peterites_ was a draw in favour of the School. The School batted first in perfect conditions. The feature of the innings was a

562 niagnificent 167 by Hutton. He was always at home with the bowling and gave no chances. Bullen had another dashing innings, hitting ten fours and one six. Young made a sound 37. One of the features of the closing stages of the first day's play was a 10 hit by Avery. With the score at 396 for 8, stumps were drawn and the innings was declared closed.

The Old Boys started their innings badly on the next day, Troop being caught off the first ball. However, Chilman and Job played themselves in, and it was not until 84 that Scott bowled Chilman.

Job continued well, though not.too confidently, until he sent a catch to Hutton at 103. At this stage Elliott came in and scored 143 before he was stumped ; it was not a chanceless innings, but he looked quite likely to pull his side through at one time. Scholefield also played a good innings, but the last few batsmen did not stay very long. Haig-Lumby tried hard to save the game, while with Elliott, but when the latter was out it was a forlorn hope. Avery took 4 wickets for 134, Williams 3 for 44, and Scott 2 for 25. Scores :,SCHOOL. W.--G. Hutton, run out 167 24 W. Allport, b Daintry W. D. Draffan, b Haig-Lumby 10 25 E. F. Williams, b Scholefield 10 C. C. Houghton, b Chilman J. M. Young, 5 Daintry 37 R. G.•Bullen, run out 67 W. Mc. C. Scott, b Job .1 18 P. N. Avery, not out P. M. Perry, not out 4 C. 0. Daintry did not bat.

33 Extras Total (for 8 wks. declared) 396 OLD PE'TERITES. C.--L. Troop, c Scott, b Avery W. N. Job, c Hutton, b Scott K. G. Chilman, b Scott' J. Scholefield, b Williams W. Elliott, st Draffan, b Perry J. D. MacIldowie, c Hutton, b Avery F. H. Douglas, l.b.w., b. Williams J. N. Blenkin, b Avery D. Norwood, 1.15.w., b Avery H. Haig-Lumby, b Williams P. Daintry, not out Extras Total ...

0 46 44 44 143 '11 10 5 2 19 2 14 340

563 Bowling.

Runs.

Overs.

134 19 P. N. Avery 26 6 R. G. Bullen 31 9 C. 0. Daintry .66 12 .P. M. Perry 25 9 W. Mc. C. Scott ' '44 7 E. F. Williams •-

Wkts. Averages.

33.5 4 0 0 1.

66.0 • 12.5.

2 14.6 3

1st XI AVERAGES. Batting.

Highest No. of Times Innings. Not Out. Runs Score. Average.

30.85 114 432 0 W. G. Hutton 14 28.90 56 318 3 W. D. Draffan 14 27.21 61 381 0 14 W. Allport 47* 24.00 192 2 R. G. Bullen 10 34* 19.25 78 4 -C. C. Houghton 8 19.22 38 173 1 E. F. Williams 10 13.00 24 78 3 9 P. N. Avery 19* 12.83 77 2 W. Mc. C. Scott 8 18* 12.66 76 2 A. K. Cameron 8 10.00 90 37 0 J. M. Young 9 • 4.50 15 27 0 C. 0. Daintry 6 4.00 24 8 2 P. M. Perry 8 2.66 6 1 8 J. A. Brittain 4 * Signifies not out.

Also played: H. W. Metcalfe and E. A. Richardson.

Bowling.

Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wkts. Average.

8.84 19 'C. 0. Daintry 66 17 168 17 16.65 E. F. Williams 88 283 8 520 11 29 17.93 125 P. M. Perry 19:62 29 569 P. N. Avery 164 30 3 102 5- • 20.40 W. Mc. C. Scott 31 12 R. G. Bullen 121 17 390 32.50 34 J. A. Brittain 127 3 • 42:33 8

564

Second XI. Fixtures and Results, 1929.

School Op ponents' Date.

Opponents.

Ground. Result.

Score.

Score.

.. Home ..Won . .236 for 5..134 May 29..Eccentrics C.C. .. .. Home .. Won . .137 . .131 June 1 . . Worksop College 2nd ..Home ..Drawn 231 for 7..128 for 8 12.. Bootham School 2nd ..Home .. Lost ..124 ..174 19. Giggleswick 2nd .. .. Away .. Lost . .97 .. 212 for 7 22.. Leeds G.S. 2nd July 10..Arnpleforth College 2nd .. Away ..Lost . .114 ..117 for 2

Played, 6.

Won, 2.

Lost, 3.

Drawn, 1.

ST. PETER'S 2nd XI v. WORKSOP COLLEGE 2nd XI. Played on the School ground on Sbtr r day, June 1st.

The School innings opened brightly with some good shots by J. M. Young, who made 31 before being rather tamely caught and bowled. The score continued to mount quite steadily, with Henderson supplyin,s the necessary " fillip " in the closing stages in the shape of a vigorous though somewhat unorthodox 23. Th- -, latter continued his good work in the field by taking 7 wickets IR20 and Gray showed great cunning in putting Prince on at the rigut rasment and causing panic when few runs were need?d.

2nd XI. E. Richardson, b Calderbank J. M. Young, c and b Eacott W. Gray, b Heath S. S. Pawle, b Eacott H. Metcalfe, b Martin B. V. Rhodes, b Heath E. Ilolgate, c Blackmore, b Snow C. H. Prince, c Heath, b Snow . .J. G. K. Henderson, lbw b Blackmore R. C. Crosthwaite, b Heath J. A. Brittain, not out Extras

•

10 31 9 14 9 17 9 0

23

5 1

9 Total 137

5 65

WORKSOP 2nd XI. 3 49 11 0 1 15 25 6 0

Wilkinson, hit wkt. b Rhodes Snow, b Henderson Head, 1.b.w., b Pawle Blackmore, b Henderson Eacott, c Gray, b Henderson Wood, c Crosthwaite, b Rhodes Skittle, c and b Henderson Calderbank, b Henderson Heath, l.b.w., b Henderson Dixon, not out Marten, c Gray, b Henderson Extras

0 17 Total 131

Bowling.

Brittain Prince Rhodes Metcalfe Pawle Henderson

Overs.

8 8 8 5 7 10.3

Mdns.

2 0 2 1 0 3

Runs.

18 17 25 17 17 20

'Wkt s.

0

0 2 0

1 7

S. PETER'S 2nd XI v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2nd XI. This match, which resulted in a draw, was played on the School ground on Wednesday, June 12th. The School batted first and opened with Richardson and Gray ; the latter soon showed that the change in the previous batting order made all the difference to him— his 34 included eight 4's! Scott's 83 was an even merrier knock— three 6's and thirteen 4'6, and all over in three quarters of an hour.

It was not surprising therefore that Gray was able to declare at teatime with the score at 231. for 7 wickets. Unfortunately the rain began soon afterwards, and a light, steady drizzle continued throughout until the return of the ' first ' from Bootham. The umpires had barely 'decided that play should cease, when their decision was endorsed in stentorian tones from the. parade ground. By this time eight Bootham wickets were down for 128, and victory seemed within their very grasp. Prince had been throwing them well up into the tree, and Brittain had been bowling a good length; they had four and three victims respectively to their credit .

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566 ST. PETER'S 2nd XT Richardson, b Matheson Gray, l.b.w., b Matheson Scott, c Matheson, b Mackay Pawle, b Mackay Metcalfe, b Matheson Rhodes, c Kitchin, b Mackay Holgate, not out Crosthwaite, b Matheson Henderson, not out Prince and Brittain did not bat.

Extras

11

34 83 17 27 1 33 0 2 23

Total (for 7 wkts) 231 Bowling.

Morrell Mackay Matheson Longbottom Raphael

•••

0.

3 15 14 5 3

M. 0 2 1 0 0

R. 17 53 78 36 24

BOOTHAM 2nd XI. Duckworth, b Brittain Cawood, c Pawle, b Brittain Raphael, b Prince Burtt, st Crosthwaite, b Prince Mackay, b Prince Morrell, c Crosthwaite, h Brittain Tindal, b Scott Maw, hit wicket, b Prince Longbottom, not out Matheson, not out Kitchin did not bat.

Extras

W. 0 3 4 0 0

0 36 33 1 0 0 13 5 20 6 14

Total (for 8 wkts)

128

Bowling.

Brittain Henderson Pawle Metcalfe Prince Scott

Richardson

••.

••• ..

••• ••• •••

0.

10 6 3 3 8 4 1

M. 2 0 0 0 0 1 0

R. 29 23 6 7 35 11 3

W. 3 0 0 0 4 1 0

567 SCHOOL 2nd XI v. GIGGLESWICK 2nd XI. Played on the School ground on Wednesday, June 19th.

The School did not distinguish themselves in this match, and the weakness a the side in the field was very apparent. Numerous catches were dropped and several players showed a disconcerting tendency to wander away from places in which they had been put.

However, Scott bowled well after an expensive two overs, and finished with four wickets to his credit for 35 runs.

Richardson, who opened the School innings with Gray, batted well for his 29, and Scott's 44 included seven fours ; of the remaining batsmen, perhaps, Crosthwaite showed most promise.

ST. PETER'S 2nd XI. Richardson, c Illingworth, b Middleton 29 7 Gray, c Exton, b Middleton 44 Scott, .b Borowdale Metcalfe, c Exton, b Middleton 0 11 Yardley, b Chorlton 1 Holgate, c Hickman, b Chorlton Ogley, b Borowdale Hatt, c Middleton, b Chorlton 2 12 Crosthwaite, b Borowdale 3 Brittain, c Illingworth, h Borowdale 8 Prince, not out 7 Extras Total 124

GIGGLESWICK 2nd XI. Illingworth, b Scott Kenyon, b Brittain Bradford, c Richardson, b Scott Charlton, b Scott Borowdale, lbw b Scott Cox, c Yardley, b Prince Style, c Scott, b Brittain Hickman, b Brittain Middleton, c Holgate, b Prince Exton, not out Hobson, b Prince Extras

41

0 26

1 1 50 29

7 2 1 2

14 174

Bowling.

Brittain Prince Scott Richardson Metcalfe

Overs.

16.2 10 10 8 4

Mdns.

4 1 2 0 1

Runs.

43 36 35 29 21

Wkts.

3 3 4 0 0

568 ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2nd XI v. LEEDS G.S. 2nd XI. Played at Leeds on Saturday, June 72nd.

Leeds batted first and arrassed 212 for 7 wickets before declaring about half an hour after the tea interval. • The School bowlers, however, particularly Britton,. and D,,intry, put up a better show than the score suggests. A hurricane was blowing towards the Pavilion and it was difficult, therefore, to keep that end going, and Henderson had his back to it when he caught two good catches in the slips. Our innings opened promisingly; 48 was on the board before Gray was bowled. Richardson's, innings was his best of the season and by putting his " left " across he managed to score more in front of, than behind, the wicket. Then the side collapsed completely, only Watson managed to hold the fort and then he too succumbed with a weak shot with 20 to his credit.

ST. PETER'S 2nd XI. Richardson, b Marr 36 15 Gray, b Todd 1 Daintry, b Todd Pawle, b Marr 1 Watson, c Pearson, b Rogers 20 Holgate, b Marr 0 4 Crosthwaite, c Potter, b Marr Henderson, run out 6 Metcalfe, a Potter, b Marr Brittain.,. not .out 0 Prince, b Rogers 6 8 ExtraS Total 97 Bowling.

Morley Todd Morn.

Rogers

Overs.

9 12 7 2.5

Mdns.

0 3 2 0

Runs.

28 36 10 15

LEEDS G.S. 2nd XI. Duncalf,, 1.b.w., b Prince Phillipson, b.Prince Howcroft, b Daintry Potter, c Henderson, b Richardson Rogers, b Daintry Phillipson, b Brittain Dawson, c Henderson, b Richardson Morley, not out Pearson, not out Extras Total (for 7 wkts. dec.)

Marr and Todd did not bat.

Wkts.

0 2 5 7 12 21 13 35 3 39 2 52 17 18 212

569

Bowling.

Brittain Daintry Prince Henderson Pawle Richardson

Overs.

Mdns.

12 16 8 5 4 6

1 3

1 0 1 2

Runs.

35 72

Wkts.

1 2

41 12

2 0 0

17 17

2

Brittain and Prince each bowled 1 wide.

S. PETER'S 2nd XI v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 2nd XI. Played at Ampleforth, on Wednesday, July 10th. The side was very much depleted owing to the change in the School Certificate time-table, which prevented Gray, Richardson, Crosthwaite and Metcalfe from appearing on the 2nd (two of these being wanted to fill vacancies in the 1st XI). In fairness to the newcomers, however, it must be said that they did not let down the side. Rob, though without Gray's experience, made a cunning substitute; Scatchard only had eight byes against him, and Rhodes, Yardley and Mann were the only batsmen who gained double figures.

Ampleforth passed the School total with eight wickets in hand, none of our bowlers being able to offer much resistance. A somewhat lax bus company had previously telephoned that no private bus was available for the return journey, so a scout was despatched to the main road to intercept the last service bus to York. He did his work well (except for the fact that the XI thus arrived in time for prep.), and the team reached the waiting—er 'vehicle' within seven minutes of the close of play, rather short of breath and clothes. Such was the end of the 2nd XI season.

S. PE'TER'S 2nd XI.

Rhodes, 1.b.w.; b Riddell Pawle, b Prescott Watson, b Waugh Yardley, run out Holgate, st Waddilove, b McKilvey Mann, l.b.w., b Riddell Henderson, b Waugh Prince, st Waddilove, b Waugh Rob, b Riddell Brittain, not out Scatchard, run out Extras

31 3 0 21 9 21 4 4 4 0 9 8 114

570 AMPLEFORTH 2nd XI. 57 Waddilove, not out 9 Blackmore, b Henderson '28 Alcazar, c Prince, b Watson 15 Rabnett, not out Did not bat :—Morris, Petre, McKilvey, Riddell, Atkinson, Prescott, Waugh.

8 Extras 117

Total (for 2 wkts.)

Brittain Henderson Prince Mann Watson Rhodes

0.

4 4 7 5 5 3

Bowling.

AI. 0 0 1 1 0 1

R. 15 16 24 21 29 7

W. 0 1 0 0 1 0

LEAGUE CRICKET. The Leagues have had an unusually successful season owing to the dry weather. Two complete rounds were played and the final positions were as follows:— League C (J. Fearne) League A (E. C. Robb) League D (E. Pawson) League B (T. H. Raw)

20 pts.

12 pts.

10 pts.

6 pts.

(The above include both 1st and 2nd XI results.)

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Rowing.

The rowing this term has been beset by two difficulties. The first was the choice and arrangement of a crew which would not be broken up by absence for examinations, and the second was the decrepit condition of " Sally," the second-hand . light ship purchased from the York City R.C. seven years ago.

The first difficulty was partially avoided by the formation of two school crews, "A" and "13," neither of which could be reckoned the best possible.

Sally remains, but more decrepit than ever. In spite of .these difficulties the school rowing has maintained a very good standard, and we have at least one outside success to our credit.

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'YORK REGATTA. " B " Crew.

"A" Crew.

Bow C. H. P. Bellwood.

Bow P. W. Arnold.

2. T. H. D. Wilson.

2. H. Webster.

3. C. D. Trimmer.

3. J. N. Thompson.

Str. H. A. Butler.

Str. Ll. W. Ryland.

Cox N. B. Corner.

Cox H. Bamforth.

The above two crews were entered for the White Rose Challenge Cup in York Regatta on June 22nd. "A" Crew was drawn against Middlesbrough, and "• B " Crew against Bradford.

The first race ("A" Crew) was started at 12.25, and wad rowed very evenly over the first part of the course. Then the absence of No. 3 at Cambridge during the week began to be felt., and finally the race was won by Middlesbrough by 1 lengths. " B " Crew rowed at 1.40, gained a slight lead on Bradford at the start, and kept it all along the. straight piece ; after Scarborough Bridge the School went fairly easily away to win by 2i lengths.

In their second heat "B " Crew came against the York City crew, and although they made a very good race they were led practically all the way and lost by two lengths.

It will be of interest to mention that this York City crew won the White Rose Cup after two more races.

Bow J. E. Blackburn.

H. A. Patrick.

3. W. J. Crabtree.

Str. P. 0. Dowson.

Cox G. D. Stibbard.

A third crew (as above) was entered for the Regatta Challenge Cup, and in their preliminary heat were drawn ,-against Northwich R.C. The School were against a much heavier crew and lost by 2i lengths. .

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DURHAM 'REGATTA. The "A" Crew entered for the " Corporation " and " Lady Anne Lambton " events at Durham Regatta, and by the kind invitation of the Headmaster of Durham School, were again lodged in comfortable quarters at the Sanatorium. Considerable diversion was created during this visit by a jackdaw falling down the chimney of Mr. Ping's room very early one morning. The omen, however, did not bring the good luck that was prophesied.

On the first day the School rowed against a strong Durham City crew which was adept at a wonderfully fast start. Our crew were somewhat left behind, and although they rowed excellently and made up ground, they lost the first heat to a crew that was only just beaten in the final.

It is rather disappointing to record that we were drawn against Durham City on the second day, and although we were more prepared to try and equal their start, we were not able to win the heat.

FIRST FOUR CHARACTERS. Bow.—J. N. Thompson (capt.).

Has maintained a steady and powerful blade. He does not spare himself when rowing.

Is a little unusual, yet very useful, in the fact that he is " at home " almost equally well on both sides of the boat.

2.—Ll. W. Ryland. Has corrected many of his faults of previous years, and is a really useful oar. Is occasionally apt to swing a little crooked, and is advised in future to keep a firm seat.

3.—G. D. Trimmer. Works very hard and backs up stroke extraordinarily well—both physically and morally. Sometimes rather shortens his swing back, which then spoils his finish.

Str.—H. A. Butler. Has the knack of keeping the crew going— even if he rushes them at tunes. A neat oar with good length.

Cox.—H. Bamforth. Uses his head well and coxes with skill.

Has developed an excellent voice, which keeps the crew awake.

573 THE TUB REGATTA. The Tub Regatta, which has now become an annual event, was held this year on Wednesday, July 17th. There was an excellent entry, and the usual standard of racing was maintained. Several of the finishes were very close, and in one race a dead heat was rowed. The style of the winning coxes pair was remarkable. At the conclusion of the races, prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs. Rhodes, and a small presentation was made to Mr. Ping by the Captain and Secretary.

Blackburn, ma. } AiacIldowie, ma.

Dowson. ). Thompson.

Dowson, ma.

Thompson.

Trimmer.

Walker.

Arnold. ) Wilson. f Trimmer. ) Walker.

Trimmer.

Walker. i A. W. Ping, Esq. 1.

Doyle. i Patrick. t Butler.

Patrick.

Butler. ) Patrick.

Butler.

Bellwood.

Webster. } 1 Bellwood.

Seed. ) Webster.

Blackburn, mi. ).

Davenport.

Boyd.

Dowson, mi. ) Platts.

Boyd.

Platts.

Pexton.

Pexton.

Emery.

Emery.

Cooper, Greeves. s

COXES RACE. Bamforth.

Corner.

Stibbard.

Lee.

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l Lee. Stibbard.

Patrick.

Butler.

Patrick.

- Butler.

(Cox Stibbard.

}Boyd.

Platts.

574 THE O.P. RACES. The races between the School and Old Peterites were rowed on Friday, July 19th, over a course from the Wall End to the York City Boathouse corner.

In the first race the School got away from a good start, and striking a higher rate, drew away from the 0.P.'s to win by 11 lengths.

Crews.—The School: J. N. Thompson (how); 2, Ll. W. Ryland; 3, C. D. Trimmer; H. A. Butler (stroke); cox, H. Bamforth.

The 0.P.'s : R. S. Wilcock (bow); 2, G. B. Robinson; 3, C. F. Williams; H. N. Hodd (stroke); cox, G. Lee. The School The second race provided a very close finish. made an unfortunate start, and the 0.P.'s drew away and gained a lead of 1 of a length. The School, however, regained their lost ground, and led half way down the course. At the finish the 0.P.'s again drew up almost level, but were beaten at the post by a bare 2 feet.

Crews.—The School: C. H. P. Bellwood (bow); 2. H. Webster; 3, P. W. Arnold; T. H. D. Wilson (stroke); cox, N. B. Corner.

The 0.P.'s: F. W. Fineron (bow); 2, J. Cunningham; 3, A. McCowan; J. A. Wood (stroke); cox, G. Lee. SECOND FOUR CHARACTERS. Bow.—C. H. P. Bellwood. Rather light, but always pulls his full weight, and rows himself " out." Apt at times to be late. Smart with his hands.

Has improved his finish considerably as 2.—H. Webster. the season has advanced. Must loosen out forward. Works hard.

3.—P. W. Arnold. In spite of a lack of weight backed up stroke well. Is inclined to allow his outside shoulder to follow round, which sometimes makes him " sky."

Str.—T. H. D. Wilson. Did well in his new position as stroke, and kept his crew going when they were behind. Needs to sit up at the finish. A very hard worker.

Cox.—N. B. Corner. Has steered good courses in races, and has survived the Hon. Secretary's comments on his turning of the boat. Is useful about the boathouse.

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O.T.C. This term has been divided into two parts—" spit and polish," and frenzied preparation for camp. The fruits of the latter are still to .come, but the former has already been marked by two events, Military Sunday and the Inspection by General Sir Cameron D. Shute. Military Sunday was overcast, but fortunately no rain fell, and the band had a chance of distinguishing themselves, which they eagerly grasped. The company paraded in two bodies at 9-30 a.m. preparatory to marching to the Minster. The turn-out was excellent all round. We then marched down to the Minster, much to the gratification of the honest burghers of York and took our seats. The sermon was delivered by the Archbishop. After the service the company fell in again in the Dean's Garden together with the remainder of the troops present, including the Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, the West Yorks. Regiment and the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers. The British.Legion was also present. Then followed the march-past by the whole strength, General Cameron Shute taking the salute.

For about fifty hectic steps from the time we began to march, our step was more like a nightmare of syncopation, chiefly owing to the efforts of about five bands, each playing in different time. We were well together however before we reached the Saluting Base, and the " eyes right " passed off well. We then made our way back between dense crowds which lined the pavements. One fault might be found with the organisation. After the service there was no path kept clear - for the troops to reach the parade-ground, and so we had to force our way through the admiring populace, many of us undergoing an . experience very similar to that of Mr. Jingle, who had his clothes ,pressed while wearing them, at Mrs. Leo Hunter's immortal • breakfast.

The Inspection was also a success, being a great improvement on that of last year. The turn-out was again excellent, the Ceremonial was satisfactory, considering our lack of practice, and the tactics were most realistic. The weak point was the platoon drill. This may be attributed to the fact that the N.C.O.'s from the barracks who come to coach us, concentrate too much on the rank and file•and give too little practice to the N.C.O's, who lack confidence. A particularly satisfactory feature was the work of the band, who were. excellent and raised high • hopes of success in the band competition at camp this year. The tactics were executed in torrential rain, which damped the khaki but not the spirits of the troops, who waded with great cheerfulness through mud and small lakes to their objective, which was the Ouse, defended by a squad from Fulford Barracks. After this the General gave us his comments—complimentary, except those referring to the platoon drill—and the four platoon commanders (Segts. Trimmer, Rob, Hicks and Bennion) went to the Gym. to inspect a squad whose

576 uniform was deliberately incorrect, not excluding cigarette-ends parked behind ears. The squad from the Barracks then finished the day with a demonstration of Platoon Drill.

The following now hold full rank :—C.S.M. W. G. Hutton, C.Q.M.S. M. J. Bennion, S•gt. C. D. Trimmer, Sgt. C. G. Rob, Sgt. A. L. Hicks, Sgt. J. N. Thompson, Sgt. C. P. H. Bellwood, Corp. R.. G. Bullen, Corp. J. Fearne, Corp. D. St. G. Gray, Corp.

H. A. Patrick, Corp. L. W. Ryland; and the following are LanceCorporals :—Crosthwaite, Draffan, Holgate, Houghton, Kirk, Pawson, Perry, Platts, Raw, niaj., Williams and Rhodes.

Results of O.T.C. Competitions are appended below :— Fernie Cup : No. 2 Platoon (Sergt. C. W. Trimmer).

Inter-Section: No. 7 Section (L.-Cpl. Houghton).

Inter-Section Shooting : No. 7 Section (L.-Cpl. Houghton Best Individual Shot : Cdt. P. N. Avery (74).

Silver Bugle: Drummer C. H. Prince. )

O.P. NEWS. R. H. Metcalfe' on June 18th, 1929, took the degree of M.Chir. . (This degree, Master of Surgery, is the highest distinction Cambridge haS to offer and has not been won for the last three years).

H. Tomlinson (Christ's, Camb.) has been appointed as University lecturer in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

• Successes in the recent School lists of Oxford and Cambridge have already appeared 'above in this issue, but J. L. McGowan is especially to be congratulated on his 'first' in the Mechanical Science Tripos.

OLD PUBLIC SCHOOL BOYS' LAWN TENNIS COMPETITION. The K.C.S., Wimbledon, were drawn against Old Peterites, and journeyed to York, where the First Round was played. .• Through the kindness of Mr. Tew, the Match was played at Moorlands, and a most exciting encounter ensued.

The visitors brought two "stars," in H. G. N. Lee (fresh from his victory over Kingsley), and N. H. Latchford.

The doubles went to St. Peter's, where the Burrows (H. S. and J. D.) defeated Lee and his partner in three straight sets.

Wimbledon won the Singles by four and two, and thus entered the Round by winning 5 matches to 4.

577 ST. PETER S OLD BOYS v. K.C.S., WIMBLEDON. Doubles. beat H. G. N. Lee and H. S. Burrows and F. G. Hole.

J. D. Burrows 7-5, 6-4, 8-6.

N. H. Latchford and lost H. C. Newhouse and W. B. Greenland. to F. Enke 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 3-6.

A. G. Cross and beat J. C. Newhouse and L. T. Hall.

R. G. Bullen 9-7, 6-3, 6-2.

Singles.

H. S. Burrows lost to H. G. N. Lee, 6-2, 6-3.

J. D. Burrows lost to N. H. Latchford, 6-3, 6-0.

H. C. Newhouse lost to W. B. Greenland, 3-6, 4-6.

J. C. Newhouse beat N. Hole, 9-7, 6-3.

R. G. Bullen lost to A. G. Cross, 1-6, 0-6.

F: Enke beat N. T. Hall, 1-6,-6-1, 6-4.

C. L. Troop (R.M.C., Sandhurst) represented No. 4 Coy. in the Half-mile Relay; later he played for the North of England Public Schools XV against the South at Chiswick, and has recently been on tour with the Sandhurst Wanderers in the Midlands.

K. H. and J. B. D. Chapman played prominent parts for Edgware in the Middlesex County seven-a-side tournament; Edgware were only beaten 6-5, in the fifth round by the winners, Harlequins, after a try scored by J. B. D. C. and converted by his brother.

W. F. Dixon (Camborne School of Mines) played Ambrose Applejohn in a recent production of the play at Camborne. " In the pirate scene he had more scope for his powers, and made the most of them, but when not in costume, made too much of an essentially quiet and nervous part " ("The Camborne School of Mines Magazine.")

Extract from " Lady Clare " (Clare College, Camb.): " At Clare in the seventies." " Little George Davis, of Clare, who coxed the 'Varsity boat -at Putney for four years, was the cheeriest, best dressed little man I ever remember. I imagine he stood just over five feet, but he had great personality, was very popular and could sing a good song.

Well! one day he was up in London with the crew of enormous men and suddenly discovered that to keep his term he must positively get to Cambridge by midnight. The last train could not be caught, so they clubbed together to get a special, and this being arranged, they wired to Cambridge to say the Prince of Wales (King Edward) was coming up by special.

Imagine the crowd meeting the train at Cambridge, and the mountain bringing forth this mouse—little Davis Tableau

578 The following criticism of the new cover, the temporary cover, has been received from a prominent O.P. : You ask for criticisms on the cover design. Mine are all favourable I am glad to see the old cover again, and the new colour is an exceedingly happy thought. The last cover was quite well done, but dreadfully gloomy." " 0.P." DINNER. The Annual Dinner of the Old Peterite Club was held on July 20th, at the Royal Station Hotel.

The following Old Peterites. were present :—J. N. Blenkin, A. A. Collins, Dr. Chapman, H. L. Creer, M. T. Clegg, N. T. Crombie, P. Daintry, J. S. Denby, W. F. Dixon, C. R. Featherstone, J. M. Ferguson., J. H. Fowler, F. H. Douglas, C. Hutchinson, L. H. Hedlatn, R. W. Howell, R. L. Jeffares, W: B. D. Jeffares, H. W. judge, P. B. King, Dr. J. C. Lyth, J. S. Mandley, B. McCall, D. Norwood, A. McCowan, W. H. Masterman, — Kendall, A. L. Pendlebury, F. T. PenTy, E. A. Pollard, J. W. Procter, K. H. Rhodes, J-1. Robinson, W. B. Robinson, H. C. Scott, B. M. Smith, II. S. Soh., J. R. T. Swayne, A. R. Stevenson, G. F. Tendall, S. M. Toyne, A: J. A. Woodcock, Dr. Ford.

Mr. J. H. Fowler, proposing the toast of the School, said he thought it had never been fully realised in this country why a large number of public schools passed through such .a hard time a few years ago. He thought the reason was that the country had lost belief in classical curriculum, and he contended that it would be one of the greatest of national calamities if the smaller public schools, / .

lost'.heirfcnyTwalthpeofEngd,wvr would always see that the public schools continued to flourish. The smaller public schools had a very special work to do in the life of the country in providing special types of education. So long as a school like St. Peter's had an ancient tradition to live up to it would prosper and continue to perform that good work which•it had done in the past.

The Headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne), who is president of the Old Boys' Club, responded.

The Dean of York (Dr. Lionel Ford) proposed " The Old Peterite Club," and said he had been immensely impressed by what he had seen of the present generation of Peterites. In wishing them prosperity in the days to come, he added that it was a great joy to him to come back for a little while and feel young again amongsrthe boys. Dr. Ford recalled some amusing and interesting cricket episodes of his schooldays.

Mr. P. B. King, a. former assistant master, responded.

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O.P. RUGBY MATCH. The annual match against the School will be played on Wednesday, December 18th. All O.P.a who would like to play are particularly asked to send their names as early as possible to D. Norwood, 1 Rawcliffe Grove, York.

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ObItuarv.

G. B. PEIRSON. The death occurred on May 5th, at Baldersby, of G. B. Peirson. Deceased was born at Thornton Fields, near Guisborodgh, in Cleveland, on February 10th, 1839, and was educated at S. Peter's.

He was the son of Mr. John Peirson, whom he succeeded in 1877 as agent to the extensive estatets of the late Viscount Downe. He also, at one time or another, acted for the late Hon. L. P. Dawnay, Beningbrough Estate , the Hon. Eustace Dawnay, Heslerton ; and Sir Reginald Graham, Norton Conyers. At the time of his decease he was the oldest member of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, having joined in 1865, and for many years was a member of .the Council of that Society, and acted as Steward of Hunters at the annual show. His knowledge of horses made him in request as judge at various shows. Fond of all outdoor sport, hunting and salmon fishing were his chief recreations, and he was a follower of the Bedale Hounds for upwards of 40 years. As a land agent, his opinion on the value of agricultural property was frequently sought by owners.

Farmers who had dealings with him still mention his name as one who was to be trusted to act fairly between landlord and tenant.

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The Junior School.

The Editors of " The Peterite " are very inclined to demand the record of the term long before the record is anything like complete. Still, as St. Olave's has again had a very- prosperous Summer term, we will find no further fault with the Editors !

It was very pleasing to all at St. Olave's to notd, that the Headmaster was able to mention so many successes by Old OlaV:ites : to have eleven honours on the Speech Day list in addition t',6 several prizes, shows no small success. We also congratultite J. - M. Atkinson, who has won a School Exhibition to the School Ions; and A. J. Darton, who has won a House Exhibition to the Manor.

P. Ward and J. Cooper also passed their respkti.ire entrance, examinations.

Turning to other events of the term, asWhits,untide occurred, '

veryal,thWi-Mondugtkplacevrysonfth commencement of term; it was, however, no less enjoyable. The . weather was splendidly fine, and entirely new ground to all the Olavites was visited.

A motor-bus, together with a certain conveyance (which by the -way arrived easily first!) took us to the East Yorkshire Wolds near _Millington. Here, everybody found plenty of exercise in wide open spaces, climbing hills, exploring valleys, and—shall we say it—.' stalking rabbits !

The ice-cream man who had been asked to be in the .rieighbour-, hood did a roaring trade. Whatever the occupation; tune paisetl very quickly for all until the tea, which was. provided in Millington . vilage. .We have also , had one or two. picnics during the term. A • chosen few went to I3oSton Spa, but did not get into serious mischief, although they were caught by a keeper. Another party had a bicycle picnic to Strensall, when the only match managed to light the fire, Lee managed to get lost and Boyd had a misunder-; standing with his bicycle. However, all turned out well in the end; ,

The Baths have been " in use " more than ever this term,..and!• very good progress has been made by the non-swimmers. At :the beginning of term the number of boys who could not swim almost shocking. But, as we go to press, fourteen boys have actually passed the test, and eight or ten more can swim_ a length. Passed • the test this term : C. H. Baker, G. F. Dawson, R, Birkett, M. Prince, P. Johnson, W. Kendall, and D. Lyth.

On Monday, July 15th, a party of Olavites attended the Dress Rehearsal of the Military Tattoo on Knavesmire, by the kind invitation of Lieut. -General Sir Cameron Shute. The performance was -•.„, enjoyed very much indeed in spite of the hot afternoon.

A contribution was sent towards the funds of the Tattoo.

581 School Examinations were arranged to be held before the Commemoration Days, and so the Form Prizes were given on the Speech Day. The winners were : Form Ji., E. J. Hudson ; Jii., J. M; Buckler; Jiii., IVI. Q. Carlton; Jiv., W. B. Dawson; Jv., R. White; Jvi., J. M. Atkinson.

St. Olave's held the usual Wild Flower Show in the Schoolroom on " St. Peter's Day," and we were very pleased that the Rev. G: H. Chilman, 0.P., inspected the collections and judged the order of merit.

There are many other items we might record, but perhaps they are better not printed, and we must remember the Editors. May we propound one or two questions?

'What is gutting?

Who or what is a " Nost Postie " ?

Who attempted to " head " a ball on to the wicket?

What really ought to be done to a fellow who shakes the dorm. with unmusical snores ?

SALVETE. W. B. Battrick (D.B.) J. Glaves (D.B.) A. H. Graveson (D.B.) C. Ward-Smith (D.B.) Segar (D.B.) I. VALETE. S. L. Beachell (to Manor).

H. D. Jones (to Day Boys).

St. Olave's School, Games.

The cricket season of 1929 has been a very pleasant one both from the cricket and the weather point of view, only two halfholidays being wet, while the days on which we had matches were all that could be desired.

In the first match v. Ashville College IVth XI. at York, we lost the toss, but were put in to bat. Eighty-eight runs were scored for the loss of four wickets, when Darton, the School captain, decided to declare, as we had had half the allotted time. Our opponents made 39 all out.

Our next match was v. Grosvenor House. On winning the ':-toss we elected to bat, and made 90 runs, whereupon they replied With 48, Webster doing the damage by some good length leg-break. .bowling.

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58 2 Everyone was looking forward to the match at Hornsea, where we were going to play S. Bede's School for the first time.

S. Olave's, for the third time in succession, batted first, and made 152 for seven, when they declared, Croskell and Lee putting on 53 runs for the 5th wicket.

S. Bede's, who had had to field all the afternoon in the hot sun, quickly lost three wickets for four runs. Their captain, Platts, made 53 out of their total of 77.

The match v. Terrington was a very low scoring one, S. Olave's making 31 all out against Terrington's 12.

However, in their return match at York, they fared disastrously as we bowled them all out for eight, Webster capturing eight wickets for two runs. We replied with 112 for eight, Lyth scoring a very nice 75.

In the return matches at Harrogate v. Grosvenor House and Ashville College we lost on both occasions, in the former match the scores being 114 against 83, and in the latter 54 against 26.

On the whole the team did very well, though on rough pitches they are rather apt to reach at the balls they should leave alone, and in consequence they got themselves caught out.

The following represented the School regularly :—Darton (captain), Croskell, Lyth, Webster, Atkinson (ma.), Lee, Baines, Powell, Large (ma.), Quarrie, McLean. Also played: War d and Ward-Smith.

Darton as captain and Croskell as vice-captain each did their best, and did it well.

Below are the batting and bowling averages :-

Lyth Lee Croskell Darton Atkinson Webster

Webster Croskell Lyth

Batting.

Timt.s Highest Innings. not out. Runs. score. Average.

6 0 113 75 18.8 1 83 30 16.6 6 103 47 14.7 7 0 1 58 39* 11.6 6 0 10.6 6 64 20 7 3 39 .21* 9.7 Bowling.

Ov..rs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average.

58 14 116 35 3.3 117 23 75 32 5.05 '24 7 27 5 5.2

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Notes and Items.

On Sunday, June l'6th, P. H. Sykes, Esq., gave a highly successful organ recital. 'Owing to defects which had suddenly arisen in the organ, the programme had to be considerably curtailed.

The amended programme was as follows :1.

Bach

Adagio (from Violin Sonata in G minor.)

2.

3.

Pastorale Chant de Mai

Bach Joseph Jongen.

We congratulate W. Allport, P. M. Perry, E. F. Williams, P. N. Avery and W. D. Draffan on receiving their school cricket colours.

We congratulate C. D. Trimmer on being successful in both parts of his Certificate A examination.

The following is a list of School Scholarships awarded this term :— Foundation Scholarships, £50, G. Lupton (Charney Hall, Grange-over-Sands); 00, A. W. Josephy (Moorlands School, Far Headingley, Leeds); 00, J. S. Hansen-Bay (Wirksworth School, Derbyshire).

School Exhibitions. R. J. L. Wall (Queen Elizabeth's School, Gainsborough) ; P. S. Maynard (The Craig School, Windermere); J. M. Atkinson (St. Peter's Preparatory School).

House Exhibitions. W. Toulmin (Corchester Corbridge, Northumberland); A. J. Darton (St. Peter's Preparatory School).

Exhibition for Sons of Officers. W. Middlebrook (St. Bede's, Hornsea).

Day Scholarships.

G. C. Smith (King Edward's School, Sheffield).

This term a new grass tennis court has been laid down next to the squash courts. As it was only ready for play late in the term, the club membership has been limited, but next year the Club should flourish.

This term we have as visitors T. Heiberg and G. Smedsrud from Norway, who are staying at Clifton Manor. We trust they have enjoyed their visit and have found it interesting.

On the second Sunday of the term - an innovation was made, the School attending the Young People's meeting at the Theatre Royal.

The experiment was decidedly interesting, but, as we suppose that honest criticism will be welcomed at so early a stage of the movement. we should like to suggest that the whole tone of the proceedings was pitched for an age too far below the average age of the School, and that the air of bonhomie, so carefully fostered, was more than a little forced. The community singing was not a success.

584 On July 1st, Mr. Gibson, of the Lena Ashwell Players, gave an interesting address on the subject of " Education in Russia, To-day."

His first-hand information (Mr. Gibson has toured Russia as a lecturer) threw much light upon the appalling conditions prevailing.

We congratulate W. D. Draffan, C. 0. Daintry, J. M. Young, W. Mc. C. Scott and J. A. Brittain on receiving their second eleven colours.

We congratulate H. A. Butler, T. H. D. Wilson, P. W. Arnold, C. H. P. Bellwood and H. Webster on receiving their second four colours, and also J. N. Bamforth and N. B. Corner on receiving their second coxing colours.

Among the bright remarks heard this term have been the following :—Heard in a conversation, " Mr. X is an M.A. Cantab." " Oh ! ran you get degrees at Canterbury " On the parade-ground, " If you see anything, even if it's nothing, you must report it in military language, not in civilian twang." " If you stand there long enough, you'll see something what isn't." And who talked about " casualities ?"

Points for the Oxford cup were as follows : School House, 55 ; Clifton Rise, 29 ; Day Boys, 17 ; Clifton Manor, 15; Clifton Grove, 2 We congratulate "Contemporary" upon his second success in the Original Composition competition.

This term the Scientific Society's activities have been confined to the Annual Excursion, to Gilling Park. Though rain fell heavily during the morning at York, almost causing a postponement, the afternoon was fine. A few enthusiasts spent some time with a rod, but none of them even got a bite ; however, a great many other specimens were obtained, and the excursion was, from every point of view, a great success.

We should like to thank W. Stallybrass, Esq., Vice-Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford, for his kind promise of a number of books dealing with Constitutional History for the new Library.

The School Library of Fifty Years Ago. By an Ex-Librarian.

Half a century ago the School Library was housed in the old sixth-form room (to the right hand of the side entrance, opposite school-house), in cases whieE were kept locked. Two of the Sixth were librarians, and issued books in the half-hour before lock-up, three t Imes a week. Shortly after I came into school-house in 1875, the librarians, C. H. Chadwick and W. E. Moore, brought out a printed catalogue. I still remember one mistake in it, for the mistake was repeated in the revised and enlarged edition for which I was responsible in 1878. In the pride of my heart I posted a copy to our Balliol scholar, W. Y. Fausset. lie acknowledged it in some

585 Greek verses on a post-card, which pointed out that the catalogue confused K. 0. Muller, author of a learned work on "The Dorians," with Max Muller, author of " The Science of Language." Not quite such a bad blunder, after all, as the traditional librarian's blunder—" Mill on Logic," followed immediately by " Mill on the Floss.''

A creditable sum was spent on the library every year, but the additions were chiefly made by the librarians selecting books from Mudie's second-hand catalogue and presenting the list to the Headmaster for his criticism and approval. All new novels in those; days were in three volumes, published at thirty-one shillings and sixpence the set. We did not pay this prohibitive price, but got surplus copies, generally re-bound, from Mudie. Sometimes we chose novels simply by their titles, knowing nothing of their contents or even of their authors. It may mark one difference between Victorian days and the present that at least one novel so chosen was found to be unreadable, not because of its licence, but because of its excessive goodi-goodiness. I had innocently prescribed it for the consolation of two school-house boys quarantined in the sick-room for chicken-pox, and it was hastily returned by them with a remonstrance couched in language then known as " unparliainentary," but perhaps " parliamentary " would nowadays convey a better idea of its nature.

What fiction did the average boy borrow from the school library ? Mrs. Henry Wood (" The Channings " and " Roland Yorke "); Whyte Melville (" The Gladiators "); Harrison Ainsworth (" Old St. Paul's," " Mervyn Clitheroe " and " The Tower of London "); Bulwer .Lytton (" The Last Days of Pompeii. "); Henry Kingsley (" Ravenshoe "); Charles Reade (" Put Yourself in Id is Place "), were perhaps the most popular. Ballantyne and W. H. G. Kingston were read by the younger boys. I read everything of Jules Verne that had been translated, but I do not think he was in the school library till I introduced him. One or two boys read Scott for themselves: in school he was read in Mr. Yeld's form, but not, I think, in any other. Dickens, Thackeray, C4eorge Eliot, Charlotte Bronte, all had their readers. They were all, of course, at the height of their reputation, but they were not yet called " classics," and we had no idea that we were performing a meritorious act when we read them. We may, perhaps, have felt rather virtuous when the book was " Esmond," or " A Tale of Two Glues," or " Romola," or " Westward Ho! " for we knew that we were incidentally imbibing some history. Trollope was in the library, but not often read.

Some of the Sixth read essays—the " Essays of Elia " above all, but also R. H. Hutton, Arthur Helps, and J. R. Seeley.

Thackeray's lectures on " The Four Georges " were distinctly popular. I read R.. L. Stevenson's Essays as they appeared in Cornhill," signed simply " R.L.S." He had not published any books at that time, except " An Inland Voyage."

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5.86 Island " - did not appear till 1883, when I was at ,Oxford.

The undergraduate friend who first introduced -me to it, A T. Couch, became himself a_ famous novelist before many years hail passed..

Was poetry read at all ? Not very *much ; 'hut G. H. Eyre, whose name is still remembered with honour, read his Shakespeare right through. Tennyson's " Idylls of the King " had not yet lost their popularity. LongfelloW was the butt• of superior spirits : " Excelsior " provoked E. W. Clayforth to a witty outburst in " The Peterite."

We had a good supply of the best periodicals. " Punch " was the prime favourite; there was much competition for the first sight of it every Wednesday morning. Other weeklies taken were " The Illustrated London News," " Graphic," " Saturday Review," " Field," " Land and Water." We subscribed also to the " Quarterly Review," " Nineteenth Century," " Conteinpoiary;" Cornhill," "Macmillan's Magazine," and " Chambers' Journal."

In later years, and in another'place, I became a school librarian again; and in the course of the last' thirty years I have visited and compared with interest the libraries of many public schools. My impression is that fifty years ago St. Peter's must, in its Library, liave been in advance of most of the smaller public schools and of some at least among the larger. It was weak,- but not contemptible, on the historical and scientific sides, and very weak in modern languages and in works of reference. We were not taught how to use it, nor was it properly accessible to the school, generally, or even to the Sixth. But 'I feel that I owe much to it, ,nevertheless, and the best way of paying my debt is to write this article in the hope of encouraging present Peterites to make. use of -the Much" greater advantages which the new Library puts within their reach.

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Sir Alan Cobham's Visit.

On June 3rd, Sir Alan Cobham visited York in connection with his tour of England looking for suitable sights for municipal aerodromes. 'Some tickets were sent to the school, and a party of seven made a flight.

Reaching the ground on the Knavesmire, we had to wait some time before the aeroplane arrived, and it was almost two hours before our turn came round. However, we packed into the twelve-seater aeroplane and were soon up in' the air. We made a tour of the city before landing again after five minutes flying. The only ,sensation that was in the least unpleasant was when the aeroplane dipped in the air; at these times one had severe attacks of "that sinking feeling." Otherwise it was very comfortable, and no one suffered from air-sickness. At any rate, in this case, the flight achieved its object since it raised in everyone a desire to fly more. .