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irbr i)ttrritr. Vol. XXVI.

DECEMBER, 1930.

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Editorial. So far, the Editors have received no original contributions; the source of inspiration for the editorial is just as barren as the School Muse. Even the usual platitudes and trite observations on the weather have failed us. The term seems to have been singularly uneventful and even the "Powers that Be" must have been affected by a lethargy similar to ours—for there has only been one uniform parade during the term to wake us from our sinful sleep. The last holder of what be called " the editorial pen " refused to quote from the classics, though himself a considerable classical scholar. Thus we cannot resort to one of the oldest tricks of the trade and feel that we have acquitted ourselves nobly, if we have been able to drag in some hackneyed Latin tag. Our predecessors, like the ostrich hiding its head, could rest assured that their editorials, if read at all, would remain uncriticised and fail to provoke indignant correspondence, if only they could quote aptly and so cover a multitude of sins.' However, after laborious searchinigs, we have been able to unearth a quotation from an English poet expressive of our life this term, and can say that our life has passed uneventfully " down the everlasting grooves of time." Still, Old Peterites have brought fame to the School. We would like especially to offer our hearty congratulations to E. P. Sewell for being awarded his rugger international trial, in which he unfortunately, got injured, and to R. G. Bullen for gaining his " half-blue " at Squash, for Cambridge. We may mention that he easily defeated his opponent in the inter-Varsity match. Squash is the School's forte, and we extend our best wishes to the team for success against Haileybury at Queen's Club next holidays. This term we are losing a very valuable and popular member of the staff in Mr. Norwood, and we shall also very mud' miss Mrs. Norwood in next year's theatricals. He is going to take a post as a Geography specialist at King Edward's School, Birmingham. He has always worked his hardest for the School aid taken a

4 prominent part in many of its activities, notably in connection with the O.T.C., music, and in his coaching of the 2nd XI. We do not yet know who his successor is going to be. ,

Old Peterites will notice, some of them probably with disapproval, that we have changed the cover to what we hope looks much Correspondence on the subject is better than the previous ones. welcome. Finally, we should like to echo the plaint of previous editors, and ask for further and more ambitious contributions. Original work of any sort we are eager to have, and in this direction the present number seems rather unfortunately deficient.

Oxford Letter. To the Editors of the " Peterite." Dear Sirs, It is with great regret that we learn that Mr. Norwood is to leave the staff. His personality will be missed, especially in the many branches of school life in which he played an active part. We wish him health and happiness in his new post. Before proceeding further we should like to congratulate B. G. Bullen on playing Squash for Cambridge, though his success against Oxford would be a thorn in our side. Possibly owing to the large number of Old Peterites that have gone down, Oxford has had a comparatively uneventful term. Nevertheless, the memory of G. Fawkes, 0.P., was celebrated in fitting fashion. In the absence of our President, H. A. Patrick represented the Club. This term we had a visit from Pacey, who, we are told, plays a harmonium in Stockton, and forces the English Psalter on all and sundry at the slightest provocation. We have also seen Bellwood, in all his military glory, and Thompson, who is rapidly developing into an efficient business man in town. The activities of your obedient servants have been as follows :A. G. Moore (Queen's), Vice-President, blames his College Kitchen for partially poisoning him. He sings, so we understand. He supports Queen's Hockey team in dangerous fashion and has taken Cert. B. for fun! Would you trust him with a field gun? C. F. Williams (B.N.C.), Hon. Secretary, refuses to be ridiculed. He took the part of a policeman in his college play. He rows and plays Squash.

Is now J. C. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treasurer. published in the abridged edition, having lost his appendix. , Owing to this fact, he has been unable to row this term. He. is a formidable coach in his capacity as College Secretary of Boats, and is very obstreperous at meetings.

J. N. Bamforth (Merton). Has hidden his light under a bushel! He has attended no meetings, and it is reported of him that he works.

E. Lorrain-Smith (Balliol). Burns midnight oil in his efforts to benefit agriculture. Like the Hon. Treasurer, he casts no small shadow. H. A. Patrick (Balliol). By his sartorial magnificence, hopes to lay the spectre, which, he declares, haunts his coal-hole. He plays rugger for his College and an energetic game of Squash. E. F. Williams (B.N.C.), also " donned the buskin " for the College play in which be also appeared as a policeman. He turns out for the 2nd Hockey XI. J. R. Mawer (Lincoln), declares that he never heard bad language until he addressed a science professor in the belief that he was a laboratory assistant. He plays an enthusiastic game of rugger.

D. B. Kingston (St. John's Bursary), is one of the World's workers, but finds time to attend meetings. The Club proposes to hold its annual dinner on April 28th, to which all 0.P. 's are invited.. We hope to benefit all those, who, living in the South, are unable to attend the annual O.P. Dinner in York. Further details will be published in the next number of the Peterite," but please note the date and make it one of your New Year resolutions to attend. We remain, Sirs, Your obedient servants, The Oxford Old Peterites.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. We regret that, at the time of going to press, the Cambridge Metter was not to hand.—Ed.

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School House School I -louse G rove After an exciting match in the final, the School House lost the House Cricket Cup to the Rise. In the intermediate matches the Rise had had a close game with the Manor, who at one stage appeared to have a very good chance of defeating their opponents. The School House had no difficulty in winning their first match, defeating the Grove by ten wickets. The Rise also beat the Day Boys, thus qualifying for the final against the School House. The former batted first, and Allport and Houghton gave them a good start. After two good catches by Draffan had dismissed both these two, the following two wickets were obtained cheaply. Fargus and Maclldowie then came together and put on forty-five runs between them, before the latter was dismissed. Very little resistance was put up by the tail, and the innings closed for 116. Although the first School House wicket fell quickly, Draffan and Mackintosh played soundly. The innings had not been begun very long when an exceptionally heavy thunder-storm occurred. The pitch was water-logged and further play seemed impossible. However, after some time, play was resumed on a broken wicket. Mackintosh was run out, and Yardley was caught •off Daintry's bowling. Draffan, after an invaluable innings, was bowled by Avery for 38. Avery and Daintry were taking full advantage of the fiery pitch, and bowled very Veil. After Avery had dismissed Pawle, a collapse followed, and the last five wickets fell for six runs The side was dismissed for a total of 92, and the Rise won by twentyfour runs. ,

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SCHOOL HOUSE v. RISE. (Played Saturday, July 26th). Innings of Rise. W. Allport, c Draffan b Baker C. C. Houghton, c Draffan b Baker R. Ogley, c Perry b Baker D. H. West, lbw b Baker J. Fargus, c Prince, H., b Prince, C. H. A. B. Maclldowie, c Williams b Jenkins P. N. Avery, b Williams C. Daintry, c Worsley, b Jenkins D. Lyth, b Williams C. Hill, b Jenkins G. Douglas, not out Extras

24 13 1 0 15 30 17 4

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7 Innings of school House. E. F. Williams, c and b Avery A. C. Mackintosh, run out W. D. Draffan, b Avery N. W. D. Yardley, c Ogley b Daintry S. S. Pawle, b Avery T. W. Jenkins, lbw b Daintry H. K. Worsley, b Daintry H. Prince, b Avery. R. C. Baker, lbw b Daintry C. H. Prince, b Daintry C. H. Perry, not out Extra

5 14 38 16 12 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 Total ... 92

Football Retrospect. This season we looked forward to rather better results, but we find it the reverse.. All the teams we met this year have been heavier and faster, with the exception of Worksop, who, nevertheless, had a really fast wing. We lost badly to Durham because the majority of our forwards thought they would be doing more service to the side by winging; this was clearly proved by the narrow defeat on the following Saturday in the match against Giggleswick, when the forwards. held their own against a' much heavier pack. The backs on the whole were fairly sound, and if they had been given more of the ball they would have gained more confidence and done more scoring. CHARACTERS. H. A. Butler.—A sound, hard-working forward, but still on the light side. As leader of the pack he has not made himself sufficiently heard, but has worked with enthusiasm as captain. W. Allport.—A three-quarter, who is improving in the attack. Always very good in the defence. V. W. G. Musgrove.—A good wing-forward, but very light. J. B. Doyle.—A light forward, who works very hard, although not always to the best advantage. W. Mc C. Scott.—A very useful heavy forward. -

H. Webster.—A much improved wing three-quarter both in the attack and the defence.

8 C. H. Prince.—A fairly. heavy forward, who has improved tremendously. Was missed in the pack when absent. J. E. Fargus.—A very fast forward, but inclined to wing. J. E. C. Hill.—A sound centre three-quarter, but unfortunately has. his bad days. H. Wiseman.—A sound forward, but new to the position. Ought to to be very good next year. W. D. Draffan.—A fast fly-half, with a good pair of hands, sometimes rather slow in making up his mind. J. G. K. Henderson.—Hardworking light forward. P. 0. Dowson.—A much improved wing three-quarter. H. F. Whalley.—Has been playing as scrum-half, although really a light forward. Has any amount of pluck. E. A. Harrop.—A natural full-back; a safe tackler, but occasionally rather slow in kicking. E. L. Dalton, R. G. Baker and M. H. Wilson have also played for the 1st XV.

Football. SCHOOL v. BRADFORD "A." (Played Saturday, October 4th.) The School were opposed to a far heavier side and were outweighted from the start, Bradford winning by three goals and seven tries to nothing. The visitors' backs were extremely fast, Holmes playing a fine game on the wing, where he scored four tries. The best features of the School play were the fine tackling of Allport, and good work by Draffan and Butler. It is some consolation to know that Bradford " A " played Sedbergh in the following week and again won easily. The Bradford backs were considered to be a faster and cleverer combination than it was usual to see on the Sedbergh ground. The School team was: P. N. Avery; J. R. Barton, W. Allport, C. Hill, J. Fargus ; W. D. Draffan, M. H. Wilson; H. A. Butler, R. C. Baker, D. Kirk, W. M. Scott, C. H. Prince, J. B. Doyle, V. W. G. Musgrove, J. G. K..Henderson.

9 SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. (Played at WOrksop, Saturday, November 1st.) The School were beaten by two goals and three tries (19 pts.) to a goal and a try (8 pts.). Worksop obtained possession of the ball more often in the tight scrums, but slow passing and ineffective combination gave their three-quarters few chances in the first half. Hill opened the scoring for the School, and shortly afterwards Heath _replied for Worksop with a try converted by MacLennan. Draffan had very bad luck in not scoring after a fine cut through, slipping when within a short distance of the Worksop line. In the second half Worksop scored through Heath (2), Black= more and Head, while Webster scored the School's second try, which was converted by Draffan. This score was not increased before the .end of the match. The ground was exceedingly hard, and the School forwards took some time to get used to it. Hill brought off some fine tackling, but the School three-quarters were not given the ball quick enough, and the defence was not strong.' Heath, on the wing, showed fine form for Worksop in scoring three tries. -

The team was: H. Wiseman ; J. R. Barton, W. Allport, C. Hill, H. Webster; W. D. Draffan, M. H. Wilson ; H. A. Butler, R. C. Baker, E. L. Dalton, W. M. Scott, C. H. Prince, J. B. Doyle, J. Fargus, V. W. G. Musgrove. SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Played at Leeds, Saturday, November 8th.) The School was beaten by Leeds Grammar School by four goals and three tries (29 pts.) to one penalty goal (3 pts.). Leeds, who had several old Colours left over from the team which toured Germany last Easter, were too heavy and fast for the School, and dominated the game from the start. W. M. Scott scored from a penalty goal for the School, and Kirkby (2), Monkman (2), Milligan, Phillipson and Gibson, scored for Leeds. The game was played at a great rate, and good tackling by Hill and Allport only prevented the Leeds backs from increasing their score. For the last quarter of an hour of the match there was an almost continuous scrum on the School line, and the team stood a great deal of shaking-up. The School team was: E. A. Harrop; P. 0. Dowson, W. Allport, C. Hill, H. Webster; W. D. Draffan, H. F. Whalley ; J. G. K. Henderson, H. A. Butler, E. L. Dalton, W. M. Scott, C. H. Prince, J. B. Doyle, J. Fargus, V. W. G. Musgrove.

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SCHOOL v. DURHAM. The match was played at Durham, Saturday, November 15th; the weather was fine, but the ground was very •wet. Handling was difficult, and the game became a struggle• between the forwards. The Durham. pack 'was heavier and more experienced. They pressed froM the start, and scored quickly; the School forwards were far too scrappy and failed to heel the ball in the loose because the majority of them attempted to act as loose-forwards and did . not break up quickly enough from the tight scrums. A determined effort to heel at the start might have put the school ahead because the Durham three-quarters took some time to get going. Halftime came with the score, Durham, 17 pointS; SV;hool, 0 points, the home side having crossed the line five times and converted one try. At the beginning of the second half St. Peter's forwards played energetically and managed to keep Durham out for some time. But towards the end Durham scored six tries- in quick succession, converting two of them. They They showed a remarkable aptitude for picking up at our forwards' and running through. The kicking was poor on• account of the state of the ground. Result :— Durham, 39 pts.; School, 0 pts. The School team was : E. -A. Harrop ; M. H. Wilson, W. Aliport, C. Hill, H. Webster; W. D.-)Draffan, H. F. Whalley ; E. L. Dalton, R. C. Baker, J. G. K. Henderson, H. A. Butler, W. M. Scott, J. B. Doyle, J. Fargus, V. W. G. Musgrove. •

SCHOOL V. GTGGLESW1CK SCHOOL. (Played at home, Saturday, 22nd November.) After a very even match the School lost to Giggleswick by one goal and one try (8 pts.) to one try (3 pts.). At the beginning of the match play was forced into the York half, but the School forwards carried it back into the Giggleswick area and made determined efforts to score. After mid-field play the Giggleswick forwards took the ball into the School half, and A. E. Hickman, kicking ahead of the full-back, scored for the visitors, the try being converted by J. Mycock. Soon after,. a perfect threequarter movement by the School backs, who combined splendidly, sent Webster over for a try in the corner, but it was not converted. At half-time Giggleswick were leading 5-3. When play was resumed, the game was fairly evenly distributed between the home half and that of the visitors. After more play near the half-way line, R. V. H. Robinson broke away for Giggleswick and scored their second try. In spite of continued pressure on the York defence, Giggleswick were unable to add to their score and time found them leading by 5 points.

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There was a most marked improvement in the School forwards, who played a fine game and held their own against a decidedly heavier pack. The ground was in a swampy state, and this greatly hampered the backs of both 'sides. Draffan and Webster played a. good game, and Harrop handled well at full-back. The School team was : E. A. Harrop; H. Webster, J. E. C. Hill, W. Allport, P. 0. Dowson; W. D. Draffan, H. F. Whalley ; E. L. Dalton, H. A. Butler, S. G. K. Henderson, H. Wiseman, W. Mc Scott, J. B. Doyle, J. E. Fargus, V. W. G. Musgrove. SCHOOL "A" v. HARROGATE OLD BOYS " B." The "A" XV defeated Harrogate Old Boys " B " by two tries and a penalty goal (9 pts.) to a try (3 pts.), in a match played on Saturday, October 11th. Play was very level in the first half, and no score was made until within a few minutes of half-time, when Wiseman, the School fullback, kicked a fine penalty goal. In the second half the School had much the better of the play, and the game was kept in the visitors' half almost continuously. The School scored through Fargus, but the try was not converted. Harrogate took the offensive and Seaton opened the scoring for them after a strong forward rush. Play then moved back into the Harrogate half, and shortly after, W. D. Draffan scored a fine try in the corner. This was not converted and time was called with the School leading by six points, after an excellent match. The "A" team was represented by : H. Wiseman J. R. Barton, P. 0. Dowson, C. Hill, J. Fargus; W. D. Draff an, M. H. Wilson C. 0. Daintry, R. C. Baker, D. Kirk, W. M. ScOtt (Capt.), C. H. Prince, J. G. K. Henderson, W. L. Seaborne, H. F. Whalley. SCHOOL "A" XV v. RIPON G.S. (Played Wednesday, 22nd October.) The School "A" team overwhelmed Ripon 1st XV, defeating them by seven goals and six tries (53 pts.) to nothing. From the start the home team outplayed their opponents in every department of the game, and at half-time were leading by 26 points to nil. All the School three-quarters scored, and Webster and Barton showed speed on the wings. Tries were scored by J. R. Barton. W. D. Draffan (2), J. E. C. Hill, H. Webster (2), C. H. Prince (2), J. E. Fargus (3), P. 0. Dowson and E. L. Dalton. Wiseman brought off some very fine place-kicking, converting five of the tries, two of them from very difficult positions. The forwards worked hard, Prince, Fargus and Scott being noticeable. The backs combined well and showed excellent speed, while Wilson, at scrum-half, gave them many opportunities.

On a few occasions the Ripon backs broke away, but their attack always failed owing to lack of co-operation, and good tackling by theSchool. The team was : H. Wiseman; H. Webster, P. 0. Dowson, C. Hill, J. R. Barton; W. D. Draffan, M. H. Wilson; E. L. Dalton, R. C. Baker, D. Kirk, W. M. Scott (Capt.), C. H. Prince,. J. Fargus,. J. G. K. Henderson, W. L. Seaborne. 2nd XV v. S. M. TOYNE'S XV. (Played Saturday, 18th October.) The 2nd XV were beaten by a team brought by the Headmaster by three goals and two tries to three tries. The 2nd XV had the worst of the play in the first half, and tries were scored against them by W. H. G. Milnes (2), P. K. Bourne,. K. H. Rhodes and J. D. Browne. S. M. Toyne showed good form in converting two of the tries, the remaining one being converted by J. D. Browne. In the second half the School showed great improvement, and prevented their opponents from scoring. Daintry opened the scoring for the School with a try, and just before the end of the match, scored a second. Another try, to Mackintosh, raised the total to 9 points, and no addition was made to this. The damp ground made accurate' kicking difficult, but the 2nd XV put up a satisfactory resistance to the strong attack. The team was : E. A. Harrop ; D. H. West, P. 0. Dowson, J. H. Patrick, A. C. Mackintosh; N. W. D. Yardley, G. C. Lee; C.. 0. Daintry, N. J. L. Brockbank, P. N. Avery, W. L. Seaborne,. J. A. Brittain, E. L. Dalton, H. F. Whalley, J. G. K. Henderson. 2nd XV v. WORKSOP COLLEGE 2nd XV. (Played Saturday, 1st November.) This match resulted in a drawn game, both sides scoring a goal and a try. The ground was in a wet condition, making the ball very difficult to hold. Worksop kicked off, and the School began to press. Aftera short time a try was scored by Dowson, which was not converted. At half-time the score showed a lead of three points in our favour. Early in the second half, Worksop equalised through Martin. The School again attacked, and were rewarded by a fine try by Dowson,. who ran half the length of the field to score between the posts. Harrop converted, and although Worksop again equalised, through Fillingham, neither side could gain a lead, the match ending in a. draw.

The 2nd XV was represented by : E. A. Harrop ; D. H. West, P. 0. Dowson, J. H. Patrick, A. C. Mackintosh ; N. W. D. Yardley, G. C. Lee; P. N. Avery, N. J. L. Brockbank, C. Daintry, W. L. Seaborne, J. A. Brittain, D. Kirk, H. F. Whalley, J. G. K. Henderson. 2nd XV v. LEEDS G.S. 2nd XV. (Played at home, Saturday, 8th November.) This match resulted in a loss to the School by two tries and a penalty goal (9 pts.) to a goal (5 pts.). During the first half of the match Leeds had the better of the game, and play was kept in the School half. Almost immediately after the start of the game Bayley kicked a penalty goal for the visitors, and soon after, MacMillan got over for a try. Towards the end of the first half, the play of the home side improved, but the handling of their three-quarters was poor. After half time, the School took the offensive, and Barton scored a good try, which was converted by Wiseman. Arnold scored for Leeds, bringing their total to nine points, and no further scoring was made before time. The School team played better in the second half, and were several times unlucky not to score. The forwards were sound, but the three-quarters' passing was poor, and Harrop was missed at full-back. The team was : H. Wiseman; J. R. Barton, M. H. Wilson, J. H. Patrick, A. C. Mackintosh; N. W. D. Yardley, R. Ogley ; P. N. Avery, R. C. Baker, C. 0. Daintry, W. L. Seaborne, J. A. Brittain, D. Kirk, N. J. L. Brockbank, J. N. Emery. 2nd XV v. GIGGLESWICK 2nd XV. (Played at Giggleswick, November 22nd.) The ground was extremely wet, and rain fell during the game. It was a tussle between the forwards, and Gigglesvvick seemed better able to adapt themselves to the conditions of the ground. They kicked the ball a long way ahead and followed it up altogether, which the School forwards were not used to doing, and were so caught rather unprepared. All the same, Peter's forwards defended very well. Giggleswick scored twice in each half ; the state of the ground prevented accurate place-kicking and no tries were converted. Result :— Giggleswick, 12 points; School, 0 points. The team was : H. Prince; A. C. Mackintosh, H. A. Patrick, M. H. Wilson, J. R. Barton; N. W. D. Yardley, R. Ogley; C. 0. Daintry, R. C. Baker, P. N. Avery, J. A. Brittain, W. L. Seaborne, J. N. Emery, N. J. L. Brockbank, D. Kirk.

Co!ts' Rugger. The Colts have had a satisfactory season, but not quite so good as last year. The team was much lighter, particularly in the forwards, but made up for their lack of weight by speed and cleverness. The wing forwards and three-quarters were especially conspicuous in this direction; the half-backs, who normally played on the 2nd XV, always proved reliable. On Thursday, November 13th, the Colts played Worksop College Colts, at home. Their opponents were a much heavier and better side in all directions, and won comfortably by 24 points to 6 points. Dodds kicked a splendid penalty goal for St. Peter's, and Toulmin scored a try. On Tuesday, November 18th, there was a match against Ampleforth, at Ampleforth. Again, their opponents out-weighted the Colts, and won by 14 points to 3 points. Maclldowie scored for St. Peter's, who were handicapped by an injury to Toulmin On Saturday, November 22nd, the Colts played Giggleswick School Colts, at home. The ground was frightfully wet, and the game was a forward struggle. The team was below its usual strength as a 2nd XV match was being played and one of the threequarters was injured. Nevertheless, the Colts played extremely well, and their backs overran Giggleswick in the first few minutes. Giggleswick then concentrated on keeping the ball among the forwards, but the Colts defended very well right up to the finish. Result :—St. Peter's Colts, 0 pts.; Giggleswick School Colts, 0 pts. Another match, against Ampleforth, on Wednesday, December 10th, at home, is still to be played. The following have played for the Colts this term :Full-back, L. Attenborough; Three-quarter backs, W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, A. B. MacIldowie, J. R. Barton, D. Lupton, T. W. Jenkins, R. B. Barrett; Half-backs, N. W. D. Yardley, R. Ogley, A. V. Mackintosh; Forwards, N. R. Earnshaw, G. Douglas, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. M. Ryland, P. S. Atkinson, J. E. Smart, R. A. Carlton, W. M. Brook, J. H. Crook. .

THE LEAGUES. The Leagues played off their matches with the usual success, under the able guidance of W. H. G. Milnes, Esq. Towards the end of the term the swampy state of the ground interfered a good deal with regular play, and exercise was provided by runs. An Inter-League Bumper Run was won by " C " League. The League Captains were : M. H. Seed (A); D. H. West (B); and J. T. Coupe (C). At the time of writing " B " League are leading, followed by " A ." and " C."

Squash Rackets. MATCH v. HAILEYBURY COLLEGE. The above match is to be played on 3rd January, at Queen's Club, West Kensington (one minute from Baron's Court Station). Boys and their friends can enter free if they give the name of the school at the gate. The first two games start 11-45 a.m., and the third at 12-15 p.m., on the new courts on the far side of the Pavilion. NOTES. The term has been a very successful one in connection with Squash, and a record membership of 72 for the Squash Club indicates the popularity of the game in the school. The School Team has had a very satisfactory record, having won all four of the matches played. For the first time, the team played in the new Zephyrs, which have been designed and introduced to meet the need for School Squash Colours. These take the form of a white zephyr bordered with chocolate, and white crossed racquets and crossed keys mounted on a chocolate badge. Perhaps the most important announcement to be made in connection with School Squash is that a match has been arranged with Haileybury College, of which full particulars will be found above. The School played Haileybury in 1926, when we lost by a very narrow margin, and it is interesting to note that the match to be played in January will Be only the second Inter-School Squash Racquets match that has taken place, the first being the match of four years ago. In the Public Schools Squash Racquets Championship, to be held at Queen's Club from January 5th to.9th, the School will be represented by N. W. D. Yardley and S. S. Pawle. SCHOOL v. NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. The School played their first match against the 5th Division, Northumberland Fusiliers, at home, on October 10th, and won by two events to one. There was very little to choose between Yardley and Enderby, and the play was very even throughout. Yardley did well to pick up after losing the first two games. After unaccountably losing the second game, Draffan never left the issue in doubt, and, playing superior squash, defeated his opponent by three games to one. Pawle defeated his opponent by a comfortable margin, but both players lost many points by hitting too high. Scores : N. W. D. Yardley, lost to S. Enderby (Fusiliers) (5-9), (9-10), (9-2), (7-9). W. D. Draffan, beat Capt. Fryer (Fusiliers) (9-2), (2-9), (9-6), (9-0). S. S. Pawle, beat J. A. Sperling (Fusiliers) (9-5), (9-2), (9-6).

i6 SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE ROCKS. The School defeated the Yorkshire Rocks S.R.C. in a match played on October 17th, by two events to one. The encounter between the first strings produced one of the best matches that have been seen on the School courts for a long while. Although S. M. Toyne was conceding three points, Yardley accomplished a fine performance to extend his opponent to the full five games. Although Draffan was handicapped by a damaged knee, he showed very good form and proved too agile for his opponent who was exhausted by the end of the third game. Pawle, who had played Sperling in the previous week, again won by three clear games. He showed a considerable improvement on the match play of the previous week, and kept the ball lower. The results of the match were: Scores : N. W. D. Yardley (rec. 3), lost to S. M. Toyne (Yorkshire Rocks), (7-9), (9-7), (9-5), (5-9), (7-9). W. D. Draffan, beat Capt. E. W. Palmes (Yorkshire Rocks), (9-5), (9-3), (9-10), (9-0). S. S. Pawle, beat J. A. Sperling (Yorkshire Rocks), (9-4), (10-8), (9-1). SCHOOL v. NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. The return match against the Fusiliers again resulted in a win for the School, by two events to one. Yardley had some close games with Sperling, but was never in any danger of losing his match. Draffan unexpectedly lost to Capt. Fryer by two games; his opponent played an active game and took advantage of Draffan's main fault in hitting too high. Pawle had a good match with Speer, and mainly owing to his ability to mask his shots more easily than his opponent, won by three games. Results : Scores : N. W. D. Yardley, beat J. A. Sperling (Fusiliers), (4-9), (9-7), (10-9), (9-5). W. D. Draffan, lost to Capt. Fryer (Fusiliers), (6-9), (10-9), (6-9) ,_ (5-9). S. S. Pawle, beat M. C. Speer (Fusiliers), (9-7), (9-6), (9-7). SCHOOL v. HARROGATE. The School concluded the first half of the season with a very creditable victory over the Harrogate Sports Club by two events to one. This was the closest match that the School have played, and every set ran to the full five games. Yardley played very well to beat W. E. Harbord by three games to two. Both players have a wide range of strokes, but Yardley's half-volley several times caught Harbord on the wrong foot. Draffan played a fine match against M. H. Jones, and lost by a very narrow margin. The match was very fast and long, but Jones finally won owing to his extraordinary

ability to retrieve almost all his opponent's shots. Pawle had a very close match with Delius, who was greatly helped by his knowledge of the court. Towards the end of the second game, Pawle damaged his ankle and was forced to rely on winning strokes alone, and anticipation of his opponent's movements. The value of the lob service was well demonstrated in this match, Delius gaining fully ten points by his slow, dropping stroke. Results : Scores : N. W. D. Yardley, beat W. E. Harbord (Harrogate), (9-3), (7-9), (4-9), (9-7), (9-5). W. D. Draffan, lost to M. H. Jones (Harrogate), (7-9), (10-8) , (7-9) , (9-4) , (6-9). S. S. Pawle, beat S. S. M. Delius (Harrogate), (9-7), (9-8), (6-9), (4-9), (9-2). On Thursday, November 22nd, an augmented team played a match against the Masters, and were defeated by two matches to three. Scores : N. W. D Yardley (rec. 3), lost to S. M. Toyne (2-3). W. D. Draffan, beat F. Smith (3-0). S. S. Pawle, beat W. H. G. Milnes (3-2). A. C. Mackintosh, lost to K. H. Rhodes (2-3). J. H. Denby, lost to P. H. Bourne (0-3). A Junior Tournament for those " under 16 " was held in the middle of the term, and R. C. Baker beat J. H. Denby in the final 'by three games to none.

O.T.C. This year the Corps attended Tidworth Park Camp. The Camp, from every point of view, was a great success. First, we must congratulate the Guard, who won their day of the Inter-Battalion competition, and who, it was found later, gained the highest marks for the whole week. A very creditable performance! We regret the absence of the Band, who during the last few years have gained quite a reputation; we sincerely hope that they will attend next year. This misfortune, however, was duly compensated by the excellence of the Official Report, which was the most satisfactory for many years. This term an exceptionally large number of candidates were entered for the Certificate " A " examination. The practical examination, held at Fulford Barracks, on Wednesday, 22nd October, proved to be less unpleasant than usual, and only four out of thirty candidates failed to satisfy the examining officers. The results of the Theoretical Examination held on Wednesday, 12th November, are yet available.

8 In connection with Certificate " A," mention should be made of the splendid work performed by Mr. Norwood, who for the last few years has been chiefly responsible for the high standard of efficiency reached in the theoretical part. We should like, at this point, to express our deep regret at his approaching departure from the O.T.C. As in all other branches of his activities, he has shown splendid enthusiasm in his work. All the Corps will feel this loss, especially at Camp, where his duties were manifold. As there was no Military event this term calling for a dressparade, the activities of the remainder of the Corps have been confined to mufti-parades under Sgt. Instructors from the barracks. Towards the end of the term a new system was introduced, that of a semi-dress parade in tunics, grey flannel trousers, and belts. This, it is felt, if made a regular form of dress, would give uniformity of appearance and increase the smartness of the parade. The new Rifle Range is not as yet complete, but it is hoped that it will be opened early next term, when arrangements have been made for a postal Shooting Match with Durham School. Also, we must mention the Band, who, although they have made no public appearance, have put in a great deal of hard work behind_ the scenes. The following is the roll of N.C.O.'s. :— C.S.M., Draffan; Sergeants, Scott, Doyle, Butler, Hill, Allport, Brittain; Corporals, Prince (ma.), Musgrove, Emery ; L.-Corporals, Avery, Harrop, Henderson, Webster (ma.), Seaborne and Whalley (ma..).

Entertainments. On Saturday, October 4th, a lecture demonstration entitled. " Magic through the Ages," was given by Mr. Rupert Howard. He gave a very interesting account of the history of Magic from the earliest times to the present day, and gave frequent demonstrations of the tricks which used to be performed by the famous conjurors of the past. He emphasized the fact that nearly all of the famous illusions and tricks which the early magicians practised had incredibly simple explanations and that many were not even genuine feats of magic, but depended on the simplicity of the audience. At the end of his talk, Mr. Howard proceeded to demon strate several extremely clever and mystifying conjuring feats. Perhaps the cleverest one was that in which he gave a clean slate to a member of the audience, and it was handed back with the name of a famous film star neatly inscribed upon it. No one had touched it while it remained in the audience, and the feat appeared to have in .

it a considerable amount of genuine Black Magic. Mr. Howard is a very interesting speaker ; and his entertainment was thoroughly appreciated. On 11th October, P. H. Sykes, Esq., gave us the first of a series of lectures on musical subjects. He dealt with the piano and the organ, taking them separately and comparing them. The piano was clearly explained by having part of its decorative frame and hammers taken away, revealing the strings, and the shape of the frame from which they were stretched. Several pieces were played on the instrument to illustrate the difference of touch which the player could give. From the piano, he passed on to the organ, describing it accurately, and clearly, with the aid of a blackboard. The great number of pipes which are needed, compared with the small amount of strings on a piano, was emphasized. The touch of the organ could not be altered, and volume was only decreased by cutting out certain pipes, or closing the swell-box shutters. On Saturday, November 1st, the film of animal life, " Tembi," was shown in the Big Hall. It is a worthy successor to the already famous film, " Simba " and " Chang," and the photography is remarkably good. The film tells the story of a native family and their search for a new home, and some extraordinary scenes of wild life are shown. A great variety of animals are shown, from the lion, elephant and hippopotamus, to the roebuck ; the monkey and the uncouth warthog. Perhaps the best scenes were those which showed the lions in playful and ferocious mood, and the crocodile Tembi, which was worshipped by a native tribe. Films are always appreciated by the School, and this proved no exception to the rule. On 8th November, P. H. Sykes, Esq., gave his second lecture, and dealt with orchestral and military band instruments. The strings were first explained, the violin being demonstrated by C. E. T. Moore. The 'cello, double-bass and harp were all demonstrated by gramophone records, which were kindly lent by K. H. Rhodes, Esq. The cavalry and infantry bugles were next compared, K. G. Chilman, Esq., playing the notes of the former, and C. H. Prince, the latter. The brass instruments were then explained, followed by the Woodwinds, which were also demonstrated by gramophone records. An interesting comparison was drawn between the B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra and the typical orchestra of Haydn's or Beethoven's day. The evening was brought to a close with a record of a Scherzo from Beethoven's " Heroica " Symphony, and another, of Wagner's " Die Meistersingers." The part played by the French horns was easily detected in the last item.

On Saturday, the 29th November, Sir Bernard Pares, K.B.E., delivered a lecture on Modern Russia. After being introduced by Mr. Toyne as an eminent authority on his subject, the lecturer proceeded to give an account of Russian history from 1861 to the present day. In 1861 half the land in Russia was divided among the peasants, who had previously been serfs. The remainder belonged to the former squires. The landowners, however, were deprived of the labour to till their land, and let it at an exorbitant rent to the yeoman farmers, living themselves on this rent without any interest in the soil. With the emancipation of the peasant came the need for a constitutional government, and by the beginning of the war there was a form of Parliament set up. Then, however, came mismanagement. The Russian armies were wiped out again and again by the German artillery, but they had not enough guns to reply. Rasputin gained through the Empress control of the nation, and played about with it at his will. His murder by patriotic statesmen was unable to prevent the crash. The Communists took advantage of the disaffection to seize power, ended the war and maintained their authority by force. Since then experiment after experiment has been made on the suffering country, the ldst of which, the Five Year Plan, shows signs of failing also. The recent trouble is well worth watching, and may decide the fate of Russia. Sir Bernard explained complicated situations admirably well, with an insight and a knowledge which showed how thoroughly conversant he was with his subject, and gave one of the best lectures the School can remember. We should have liked to hear more of his own experiences.

Scientific Society. The Society has been, as usual, active this term, and has had several most interesting lectures and meetings. At the beginning of the term, on Saturday, 27th September, the usual exhibit night was held. One of the most outstanding exhibits was a large collection of local fruits. Mr. Woodcock also brought along a number of water beetles, which he first of all showed in their natural surroundings and then on the screen in the lecture theatre. On Thursday, 6th November, there was an expert demonstration of oxy-acetylene cutting and welding, by the kindness of Mr. Marrian and Allen Liversedge & Co. Pipes and sheets were welded, and thick steel plates cut up, by means of the flame. The open meeting of the Society was held on November 15th. Mr. Ping gave an excellent lecture entitled " Some Atmospheri:-,

Phenomena." The lecturer illustrated many phenomena by lantern slides, which he had himself taken. The lecture was clearly the result of much real research on the part of the lecturer. Chosen members of the Society visited the National Glassworks, on Wednesday, 3rd December, and Terry's Chocolate Works on the following day. At both factories the visitors saw the mass production of the articles from start to finish. At the latter factory they were all given a souvenir on their departure. At the last meeting of the term, on Saturday, 6th December, two lectures were given by members of the committee. First, H. A. Butler gave an excellent lecture entitled " Under Hawaiian Skies." In this lecture, which was illustrated by slides, the lecturer displayed_ a wide knowledge of his subject. This was followed by an account of "A visit to the ' Blue John ' mine of Derbyshire." This made many members wish to make a similar visit. This term we have to acknowledge with our very best thanks a gift of stuffed birds, the collection of the late W. A. Pritt, O.P., which was presented by Mrs. Pritt. J.B.D.

Junior School. There is one special feature about the Christmas term, and that is there is always something out of the ordinary to look forward to at the end of the term. So that means there is always more excitement ! As we write this, the air is full of the prospect of examinations, which mean a complete change from the regular routine ; the School Theatricals, which mean staying up late ; the House .earty, which means a really good " feed " ; and then above all—the HOLIDAYS ! Mr. Ping has asked us to say something about what has happened this term, and we can't think of anything! Going right back to the beginning of term we welcomed Miss Toyne to the Junior School, and we have all liked her French lessons very much. We should also like to thank her for all the trouble she took with us in preparing for the little French play we did at the Gym display. We don't think many people know that she actually wrote the play herself. The Literary Society has not done very much this term. T. C. Stevenson has been the only one to read a paper, and he read one on " Railway Engines." The health of the School has been excellent ; there has been no quarantine for anything, so that we have been able to play games and matches all the term.

One of the chief events has been the Gymnasium Display, on 3rd December, the programme of which is printed below. We enjoyed the preparation for this, and we were very pleased that so many parents and friends came to see us.

Gymnastic Display. 3rd December, 1930. PROGRAMME. 1. School Song " Drake's Drum " Forms IV, V, VI. 2. Drill .. Forms I and II. 3. Drill. .. Form III. 4. Le Betise dans un jardm. Gardeners. School Children. Pierre D. McLean F. Buckler. D. Barnes. Michele R. H. Davison M. R. Jeffrey Jacques W. Burn. R White B. Fothergill. Henri P. Seville. Jean S. E. Large W. B. Dawson Madame S. vres Gisette (her daughter) R. B. Tredger .

.5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Drill ... Recitations School Song " The Journey " Drill ... ... ... ... ... Sing School Song " 0 Sint, b to the Blast "

" God Save The King."

Junior School. VALETE. J. M. Fothergill (to Grove). L. Atkinson (to S.H.). W. B. Kendall (to Rise). C. R. W. Birkett. E. J. Hudson. J. P. Farrow (to D.B.). P. R. Johnson (to D.B.). B. H. McCready (to D.B.). C. Ward Smith (to D.B.).

Form IV. Forms I, II, III. Forms V and VI. The School.

SALVETE. N. L. Colbeck (St.O.). A. B. Fothergill (St.O.). F. W. Morgan (D.B.). D. Barnes (D.B.). F. Buckler (D.B.). H. H. Candler (D.B.). E. R. Gossop (D.B.). C. E. Greeves (D.B.). L. Lambert (D.B.). J. R. Ware (D.B.). P. L. Seville (D.B.).

Si. Olave's School, Games. This is the first term for some time that the team have gone through their fixture list without a defeat. Five matches have been played, four of which resulted in a draw. We won the first match v. Terrington, at York, by 19 goals to 2. They unfortunately had a very small reserve goalkeeper playing, and their team rather went to pieces as the score rose. On October 30th we played Clifton House School, Harrogate, at York, and drew '2-2. This was the best. match of the term. Our team were on the whole much smaller and they held their own by good combination as compared with hard kicking and individualism. We went to Harrogate on November 4th, and were unfortunate not to win. It was a good game which resulted in a draw of 1 goal each. Following the last match we didn't get another until December 2nd, owing to the bad weather. On that date we had our muchlooked-forward-to jaunt to Hornsea, where we partook of sandwiches with Yimto or lemonade en route. We had an excellent ding-dong game on a soaked field, halftime corning with no score. Shortly after half-time they scored, then we scored, then they scored and then we scored. So ended a good hard game. After tea we had our usual 7} hour on the beach, and then we returned to York, arriving just at the end of Prep. On December 9th we played our postponed return match with Terrington Hall, at Terrington, on a frozen ground. Although we held the advantage territorially, we only managed to draw 2 goals each, being 2 down at half-time, and all credit is due to our opponents for keeping us out successfully. •

In concluding these short notes a word of thanks must be made to all those who have played on the Senior Game. They play hard and enthusiastically, so giving good practice to the more fortunate ones, who get picked to represent their School in matches. However, they do their " bit for their School " none the less. The following played in the team :—Denby (capt.), Boyes, Buckler (ma.), Carlton, Large (ma.), Lockwood, McLean, Quarrie, Tyson, and White. MacDonald played in one match. -

O.P. News. The O.Y. Hockey Match v. the School will take place next term on Wednesday, 25th March. Names of those wishing to play in the XI should be forwarded at once to K; G. Chilman, 70 Bootham • Crescent, York. An O.P. dinner will be held in Oxford, on Tuesday, April 28th. It is felt that this will give all members, who find it difficult to -attend the annual dinner in York, an opportunity of a reunion function which is more accessible. All 0.P.'s are asked to attend and to communicate with C. F. Williams, Balliol College, Oxford. At the time of going to press, the O.P. Rugger XV to play the School on December 17th is constituted as follows :—J. D. Burrows, T. B. Bridges, G. N. P. Crombie, J. Fearne, E. Holgate, H. S. Patrick, E. R. Pickersgill, B. V. Rhodes, G. B. Robinson, L. Rix, E. P. Sewell, H. Scatchard, J. G. Troop, C. L. Troop, M. -B. Watson. C. Paley Scott has been elected Master of the Bench of the Inner Temple. E. P. Sewell played in the International R.U. Trial on December 6th. He had previously played in the Army Trial XV, in which C. L. Troop also appeared. R. G. Bullen played for Cambridge at Squash Racquets against Oxford, and won his match. He was awarded his half " blue." G. P. Easten has rowed in the Cambridge " A " Crew. Dr. Alan Gray is retiring from the post of Organist of Trinity College, Cambridge, of which college he has been elected an Honorary Fellow. W. F. Dixon, who distinguished himself at the Camborne School 4of Mines, is now a manager in Uganda. He is in charge of 250 boys and an Indian mechanic. To quote his own words " I'm driving three adits and a shalt and I'm supposed. to be looking for tin."

K. G. Chilman again appeared in the Yorkshire Hockey XI and opened the score against Northumberland on December 6th. The second goal was scored by J. F. Warin, who is now captain of Leeds University H.C., and is playing at outside-right for the County side. BIRTH. CHILMAN.—On 17th August, 1930, to Constance, wife of K. G. Chilman—a daughter.

Notes and Items. In accordance with the usual custom the School attended evensong in York Minster, on Advent Sunday. We congratulate J. E. C. Hill on winning a County Major Scholarship, and gaining a record total for the examination. He is sitting for a Balliol Scholarship in January, and we wish him every success. We also hope that all other candidates for open scholarships at the 'Varsities will be successful. We congratulate the following on receiving their 2nd XV Colours :—W. D. Draffan, J. G. K. Henderson, H. F. Whalley, E. A. Harrop, P. 0. Dowson, E. L. Dalton. Originally it was The Rifle Range is nearing completion. intended only to build the two ends and leave the middle open, but it has been all covered in. On the last Sunday of the term the usual Carol Service is being held. No doubt they will be much more appreciated after the lectureby Mr. Sykes and Miss Toyne. The musical activities of the school are quite active; the orchestra is practising assiduously for the theatricals, V. W. G. Musgrove is studying for a Choral Scholarship, and W. L. Seaborne has been to Cambridge for an Organ Scholarship, and frequently plays the services. The School play this year is to be " The Safety Match, " by Ian Hay. It will be fully reported in the next number. The Tuck Shop prospers, but there is nothing new to report about it. On Thursday, 23rd October, and Saturday, 25th October, a large number of the School went to the Theatre Royal to see Shakespeare's " Macbeth " and " Othello," presented by Mr Henry Baynton and his company.

Correspondence. To the Editors of the "Peterite. Dear Sirs, Allow me to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. J. T. Davies for the work he has put in during the term in coaching the 1st and 2nd XV's. T should also like to extend my thanks to Mr. K. H. Rhodes and Mr. W. H. G. Milnes, for their work with the Colts and the Leagues, and all the masters who have assisted in coaching and refereeing the other games during the term. Yours etc., H. A. BUTLER, (Captain of Football.) 3 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, W.6.

The Editors of the " Peterite. Dear. Sirs, You have already recorded the passing of A. W. Eastwood, my contemporary. He was so staunch an O.P. that a few words about him may be allowed me.

" Sam " Eastwood came to the school in 1886, the same term as myself. He did well, both at work and at games. He was no mean classical scholar, but abandoned the classical for the modern side. He was one of the pluckiest full-backs I have ever seen, and played for the School XV in 1893 and 1894. He was head of the School House when he left for Cambridge, and there got his colours as full-back for the St. John's College XV. He wanted to go in for medicine, but had to take up teaching, 'and during the last ten years of his life he had a preparatory school at Boxthoor, Herts. He sent many of his pupils to St. Peter's, and it was his great joy that not one of them had failed to get a place in the School XV. He always kept in touch with Jack Shepherd, E. J. Walton, myself, and other of his contemporaries. We are all the poorer for the loss of a brave and cheerful comrade. I am,

Yours sincerely, F. P. FAUSSETT.

VALETE AND SALVETE. School House. VALETE. E. F. Williams. 1925-30. VIth Classical. Head of School_ Head of School House. C.S.M. in O.T.C. Played for 2nd XI, 1928. 2nd XI Colours, 1928. Played for 1st XI, 1928-29-30. 1st XI Colours, 1929. Hon. Sec. of Cricket, 1930. Played for 2nd XV, 1929-30. 2nd XV Colours, 1929-30. Played for Hockey XI, 1930. Librarian. Editor of the " Peterite." Certificate " A." 1926-30. A3. House Monitor. Hon. See. of L. C. Hatt. Squash, 1930. Played for 2nd XV, 1928-29. Played for 1st XV, 1929-30. 2nd XV Colours, 1929-30. Played for Hockey XI, 1930. Played for 2nd XI, 1930. Hon. Sec. of Tennis, 1930. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. F. J. Mandley. 1925-30. History VIth House Monitor. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate " A." J. C. Close. 1927-30. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. P. B. Baines. 1926-30. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. L. J. L. Wall. 1927-30. VIth Modern. Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE.

A. V. Mackintosh. Bl. (From St. Olave's). L. Atkinson. B3. B. C. Baker. B3. D. W. Currie. B3. J. G. Priestley. B3. J. F. Wren. B3. G. Tankard. B4.

Day Boys. VALETE. Head of Dayboys. Librarian. Editor of the" Peterite." L. Wareham. 1924-30. VIth Modern. Played for 1st XV, 1929-30. 2nd XV Colours, 1929-30. 1st XV Colours, 1929-30. House Monitor. E. A. Powell. 1925-30. B2. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. House Monitor. E P. Barton. 1929-30. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. H. D. Hunter. 1926-30. A2. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. C. Wellington. 1927-30. A2. Played for 2nd XI, 1930. 2nd XI Colours, 1930. Played for 1st XI, 1930. Cadet in O.T.C.

J. H. Pope. 1924-30. VIth Classical. School Monitor.

SALVETE. J. P. Farrow. Bl. B. H. McCready. B4. F. Murfin. B4. G. Manners. B4. K. Lockwood. B4.

Clifton Grove. VALETE. E. Pawson. 1926-30. VIth Modern. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Grove. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. J. R. Mawer. 19-27-30. VIth Modern. House Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1928-29-30. Cadet in O.T.C. E. Davenport. 1927-30. A3. Played for 2nd XV, 1929-30. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1930. 2nd IV and 1st IV Colours, 1930. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. R. M. M. Walker. 1926-30. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. J. S. Hansen-Bay. 1929-30. A2. Cadet in O.T.C. .

SALVETE. J. R. Beaulah. B1. J. B. Deas. B1. J. M. Fothergill. B4. J. Harward. A2. M. Hollway. B3. P. R. Johnson. B3. C. W. Smith. B4.

Clifton Rise. VALETE. C. C. Houghton. 1925-30. VIth Modern. Head of Clifton Rise .. Played for 2nd XI, 1927-28. 2nd XI Colours, 1928. Played for 1st XI, 1928-29-30. 1st XI Colours, 1930. Played for 2nd XV, 1928-29. 2nd XV Colours, 1928-29. Played for 1st XV, 1928-29-30. 1st XV Colours, 1928-29. Played for Hockey XI, 1929-30. Hockey Colours, 1930. Cpl. in 0.T.0 J. E. Blackburn. 1926-30. A3. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1930. 2nd IV Colours, 1930. 1st IV Colours, 1930. Cadet in O.T.C. P. W. Arnold. 1927-30. A3. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1929. 2nd IV Colours, 1929. Rowed for 1st IV, 1930. 1st IV Colours, 1930. Played for 2nd XV, 1929-30. Cadet in O.T.C. B. K. M. Beecroft. 1929-30. A2. Cadet in Q.T.C. Played for 2nd XV, 1929-30. 1927-30. A2. A. C. El. Raw. Cadet in O.T.C. H. Bamforth. 1928-30. A2. 2nd IV Coxing Colours, 1929. 1st IV Coxing Colours, 1930. Cadet in O.T.C.

SALVETE. P. S. Daintry. B1. J. S. Liddle. Bl. W. B. Kendall. B3. S. K. Kazerooni. B4. G. V. Evans. B4.

Clifton Manor. VALETE. E. A. Richardson. 1927-30. A2. Played for 2nd XI, 1929-30. Played for 1st XI, 1930. 2nd XI Colours, 1930. Played for Hockey XI, 1930. Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE. W. M. Cunningham. B1. W. F. Richardson. Bl. R. P. Warin. A2.

Chapel. Sept. 21. The Headmaster. 28. The Chaplain. Oct. 5. Music : P. H. Sykes, M.A. 12. J. H. Fowler, M.A. 19. Piano Recital: P. H. Sykes, M.A. 26. Canon G. D. Barker, M.A. Nov. 2. The Chaplain. 9. Music : P. H. Sykes, M.A., and C. E. T. Moore. 16. The Headmaster. 23. Ven. Archdeacon Cooper (Collection for S.P.G.) 30. Service in York Minster, 4 p.m. Dec. 7. The Very Rev. The Dean. 14. Carols (Collection for Organ Repair Fund). On November 11th a Commemoration Service was held and the two minutes silence observed in the Chapel. 17

May we take this opportunity of reminding all our readers that the Organ Repair Fund is still wanting contributions ? In the School Chapel on Sunday, November 30th, P. H. Sykes, Esq., assisted by Miss Toyne, gave the third of his series of Lecture Recitals, the subject being " Carols." He started by explaining that as the singing of carols has a very early history, they were necessarily written in the old ecclesiastical modes; this led him to demonstrate, with the aid of the piano, the

difference between the ecclesiastical and our modern major and minor modes. He 'pointed out the interesting fact that although in mediaeval days it was a crime for the major mode to be used in religious music, now nearly all of the tunes heard in our Chapel were in the major mode. After this introduction, Miss Toyne gave some delightful renderings of carols, old and new, including " The World is old To-night," by Joseph Moorat ; " Childing of a Maiden " and " Lully Lu," by unknown composers; " The Holly and the Ivy," an old Gloucestershire tune: " Myn Lyking." by R. R. Terry; I sing of a maiden that is matchless," by Roger Quilter. Mr. Sykes traced their evolution by appropriate comments on each. To conclude, Miss Toyne saw; " The Hostel and " The Blessed Virgin's Cradle Song," by E. C. Bairstow, which Mr. Sykes was fortunately able to accompany on the organ. The large and ever increasing attendances at Mr. Sykes' series of Lecture Recitals shows how much the School appreciated them, and perhaps forms the best tribute that can be paid to him. The generosity with which Miss Toyne and Mr. Sykes gave their valuable time to make these Lecture Recitals a success cannot be too highly commended.

Library. The following books have been added to the Library during the past term :— B.I. 19.—The Growth of Music.—Colles. B.IV. 10b.—The Fight for the Ashes in 1930.—P. F. Warner. B.V. 19.—Yorkshire, West Riding.—Hobson. (C.C.G.) B.V. 20.—Yorkshire, .East Riding (with York).—Hobson. (C.C.G.) B.V. 21.—Yorkshire, North Riding.—Weston. (C.C.G.) C.C.G.—Cambridge County Geographies. C.II. 14.—The Mechanism of Nature.—Andrade. C.III. 4b.—The Mysterious Universe.—Sir James Jeans C.VI. 46.—Principles of Animal Biology.—Hogben. D.V. 27.—Agricultural Ceography of East Yorkshire.—Best.. D.VIII. 15.—Africa.—Suggate. D. VIII. 16.—Travels.—Mungo Park. D.VIII. .1.7.—First Footsteps in East Africa.—Sir Richard Burton. D.VIII. 18.—Journal of the Discovery of the Sources of the Nile. —J. H. Speke. E.V i. 26a.—Athletics of the Ancient World.—Nor an Gardiner. F.IV. 26.—The Water Babies.—Charles Kingsley. F.IV. 27.—Hereward the Wake.—Charles Kingsley. F.IV. 28.—Westward Ho I—Charles Kingsley. F.VIII. 31.—Poetry and the Ordinary Reader.—M. R. Ridley. ►

31 F.VIII. 32.-Eight Victorian Poets.-F. L. Lucas. G.VI. 15.-The Old Yellow Book (source of Browning's " Ring and the Book.") G.VI. 15a..-Commentary on " The Ring and the Book."-A. K. Cook. 27a.-The English Stene.-Reprinted from the " Times." G. G. VII. 35.-The English Parish Church.-Powys (English Heritage Series). II.V[II. 18.-Roman Provincial Administration.-W. T. Arnold. K.IV. 14.-The Medieval Scene.-Coulton. K.V. 8a.-Ten Years of World-Co-operation (League of Nations' Secretarial). K.V. 27a.-The Archwology of Roman Britain.-R. G. Collingwood. K.V. 29.-The Victorian Tragedy.-Wingfield-Stratford. K.VII. 11.-England under Queen Anne.-I. Blenheim, G. M. Trevelyan. K.VII. 12.-The Age of the Chartists.-J. L. and B. Hammond. Agricultural Atlas of England and Wales. (Ordnance Survey). Presented by Mrs. W. A. Pritt, from the Library of the late W. A. Pritt, Esq., O.P. C.VI. 4a.-Manual of British Birds.-lloward Saunders C.VI. 4b.--Handbook of Field, and General Ornithology.-Elliott Coues. 4c.-The Flight of Birds.-F. W. Headly. C.VI. 6d.-Guide to Birds in the Natural History Mugellin, South Kensington.-W. R. Ogilvie-Grant. C.VI. 7a.-British Birds' Eggs.-A. F. Lydon. C.VI. 7b.-Home Life of a Golden Eagle.-H. B. Macpherson. C.VI. 7c.-Home Life of the Spoonbill.-Bentley Beetham. C.VI. 7d.-Hoine Life of the Terns.--.-W. Bickerton. Natural History.-Rev. J. G. Wood. .C.VI. 27a.-Vol. 1.-Mammals. C.VI. 271).-Vol. 2.-Birds. C.VI. 27c.-Vol. 3.-Reptiles. Harmsworth Natural History.-3 Vols. C.VIII. 5a.-Trees, Vol. 1., Buds.-H. Marshall Ward. C.VIII. 5b.-British Forestry.-E. B. Stebbing. C.VIII. 5c.-Coniferous Trees.-A. D. Webster. C.VIII. 7c.-Manual of British Grasses.-W. J. Gordon. C.VI. 17b.-Forest Entomology.-A. T. Gillanders. Presented by Mrs. A. J. A. Woodcock. PubliCations„ British Association, Bristol, 1930. 1.-Official Guide to the City. 2.-The Industries of Bristol. 3.--Journal of Scientific Transactions. 4.-Handbook of Places of Local Interest. 5.-Two Maps. 6.-Clifton College Souvenir. 7.-Criiton College Scientific Society Report. •

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Contemporaries. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any inadvertent omissions: The Brighton College Magazine, " Dovorian," " Draxonian," "Dunelmian," "Haileyburian" (2), "Johnian" (2),Ousel'' (3), R.A.F. College, Cranwell, Journal, " Reptonian," " Sedberghian," St .Peter's College, Adelaide, Magazine. Any contemporaries received after this number has gone to the printers will be acknowledged in the next issue of the " Peterite."

School Officers. J. B. Doyle (Head of Clifton Manor). J. E. C. Hill (Head of Clifton Rise). W. Allport. J. A. Brittain (Head of Clifton Grove). J. G. K. Henderson. W. D. Draffan (Head of School House). C. H. Prince. H. A. Butler. J. N. Emery. V. W. G. Musgrove (Head of Dayboys). Captain of _Rugger : H. A. Butler. Hon. Sec. of Rugger W. Allport. Hon. Sec. of Squash : S. S. Pawle. C.S.M. in 0.T.C. : W. D. Draffan. Editors of "The Peterite": J. A. Brittain. J. E. C. Hill. S. S. Pawle. Librarians : J. B. Doyle. J. A. Brittain. F. P. Marrian. W. L. Seaborne. N. J. L. Brockbank. School Monitors