March 1932

Clr Vol. XXVI.

MARCH, 1932.

No. 27o.

Editorial.

As the readers of the "Peterite" well know, the Easter 'Term

is always full of events, though not unduly crowded, because everybody from highest to lowest has a chance of engaging in the multifarious activities which it provides. Besides the usual House matches the term has included drastic examinations and lasted over Easter Day itself. This particular term would have been very much to the taste of the mediaeval philosophers, who, thinking their classification all-embracing, divided mankind into three orders—those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.

Certainly all three orders would 'have soon found their station and been kept fully occupied at St. P'eter's. We should not, therefore, groan at supposed mental or physical hardships imposed upon us by the rigours of an Easter Term, for during these last very comprehensive ten weeks the School has been a well-ordered community such as philosophers have dreamed ,of. Possibly the same moral was drawn from school life by the mediaeval schoolmen who taught at St. Peter's centuries ago.

However, we have some more tangible satisfaction than justilying our existence, since the gods have been : gracious and sent us ",a. season of calm weather." It has been possible to carry out, for once, House matches as arranged, whilst only one hockey fixture has had to be cancelled owing to had weather, which is surely a record for Easter Term. 'Flu has claimed more victims than usual this year, and there has been an outbreak of mumps ; but our luck held, and, even though all sorts and conditions in the school were affected, ,nothing of importance had to be missed out.

Of the doings of the School itself, there are three notable things to record. As a result of the open history scholarship examinations last December, J. A. Brittain has been elected a Hulme Exhibitioner at Brasenose ; N. W. D. Yardley has made a record by representing Yorkshire at squash ; and the Hockey XI are the

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Editorial ..

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An Appreciation of J. II. Fowler Oxford Letter

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Cambridge Letter

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" Three Wise Fools " ..

Witter Term Rugby ..

Hockey Retrospect

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Hockey Matches ••

Squash Rackets Inter-House Football ..

Cross Country

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Inter-House Rowing Inter-House Hockey

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Boxing

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0.T . C. N ews

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En tertainments

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Junior School

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Scout and Wolf Cub News

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O.P. News

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Notes and Items

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Original Contributions

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Valete and Salvete

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Chapel

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Library

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School Officers

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Obituaries

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Contemporaries .

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17 6 finest side which the School has had for many years. Fortunately Mr. Toyne has been able to lead an active life again, and his coaching of the team, which was missed last year for the greater part of the season, has been invaluable.

The achievements of Old Peterites are chronicled elsewhere, but we cannot pass over two happenings without especial mention.

We heartily congratulate C. L. Troop on his successes at Rugby, hoping, too, that before long he will be an international. The second notable event in the Old Peterite world is painful to record —the passing of J. H. Fowler, who was one of the most distinguished of the Old Boys of the School. It is needless to describe his career, since all educated people know the great services which he performed for the study of English literature. Right up to the time of his death he maintained his connection with St. Peter's. Last term he visited us, preached in Chapel, lectured to the Sixth; and contributed an article on Letter Writing to the " Peterite." His loss to St. Peter's and the outside world is irreplaceable.

In conclusion, we must bid good-bye to Mr. Harrison, who has been with us for four years. We wish him good luck and hope that in the near future he will be able to return to the School to view the new art room, not merely proposed, but actually in being.

,}1. H. Fowler.

A Personal Appreciation.

I think that Peterites, past and present, will unite in their expressions of sorrow at the death of their old friend J. H. Fowler.

Some five years ago he renewed his friendship for his old school, and the embers of his affection for St. Peter's were rekindled by the great gathering in 1927. Since then he has shown his genuine and generous interest in the growth of the New Library, and in his Will bequeathed a beautiful print of the Five Sisters' Window for the lobby or staircase. Everyone has been charmed by his literary readings, and his religious prose poem, the " Spirit of the Mountains," will long be remembered. His literary work will be noticed elsewhere, but here I should like to record the loss of a real friend, whose true sense of values, and gentle sense of quiet humour impelled our admiration and endeared him to our hearts. There are few with his literary discernment. He will be missed by a larger circle than that of his personal friends.

S.M.T.

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Oxford Letter.

Hilary Term, 1932.

To the Editors of " The Peterite," Dear Sirs, In the opinion of persons who ought to know, the term which is now reaching its close has been singularly uneventful. Exactly what it has lacked in this respect it is hard to discover, but the general movement for economy, retrenchment and reform, which has gripped Oxford no less than, it is hoped, it has gripped Whitehall, may perhaps be assigned as the general cause of this absence of exceptional incident in University life. One College alone, Magdalen, of all those that were eligible for such functions, celebrated its achievements in the Torpids in the approved fashion.

And if certain sections of the authorities have their way, the coming term will be robbed of one of its characteristic features on this same ground of economy. For it has been suggested in official circles that it would be a gesture in keeping with the times if all Commem. Balls were to be dispensed with for this year. There are many, including, no doubt, the Oxford tradesmen, who would argue that such a step would be false economy, but the matter is still sub judice and no final decision has been reached. In this connection the club has decided that, in view of the financial crisis and the present small membership of the club, no official dinner shall be held next term.

Important changes are being made in the architecture of the 0. City. In St. Giles a row of houses has been pulled down to make way for the erection of new lecture rooms for the Taylorian Institute. As yet there are no visible signs of the new building rising above the hoardings and it will be some considerable time before the scheme is completed. At the southern corners of Carfax, too, new municipal buildings are rising rapidly, and only Messrs.

Boggins, cut off on both sides by the new structure and in splendid isolation, remains to mar the general effect and stir up memories of the past.

Considerable feeling has been aroused recently by the refusal of the Blues Committee to grant even a half-blue for ice-hockey.

This decision is surprising in view of the fact that the University team is easily the best in England, if not in Europe. They were only narrowly beaten by a Canadian team, which toured Europe without defeat, and are shortly to play the Rest of England combined.

We should like to take the opportunity of congratulating R. G. Bullen on again representing Cambridge at squash, though we

178 could wish he was not quite so thorough in his methods. J. B. D. Chapman was seen during the term playing for the Harlequins against the University, and, but for bad weather, which caused the match to be cancelled, C. L. Troop would have appeared here for the Army. We would congratulate him on playing in the English Trial. We also had a visit from C. F. Williams.

As regards the academic achievements of members of the club, J. E. C. Hill (Balliol) successfully surmounted Pass Moderations at the end of last term and has now settled down to the more serious work of the Honours School of Modern History. S. K. Kooka (Brasenose) is taking Pass Moderations at the end of this term and we wish him success. Turning to sporting activities, H. A. Patrick (Balliol) rowed in the Balliol III Togger which managed to make four bumps. J. R. Mawer (Lincoln) played "rugger" for his college "Cupper" team. S. K. Kooka boxed for the University in the Inter-Universities Competition in London, but after winning his first fight, he was narrowly beaten in the second. He is unfortunate in that there is no weight sufficiently light for him to find a place in the team to meet and, we hope, beat Cambridge. Other members of the club have led blameless, it undistinguished lives, and have no noteworthy achievements to their credit.

Wishing the School every success for the future, We beg to remain your obedient servants, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

Cambridge Letter.

To the Editors of " The Peterite," Dear Sirs, Once more it falls to my lot to give you glimpses of the various sides of Cambridge life during the present term and to relate truthfully some of the activities of Old Peterites in residence. At the outset perhaps I ought to mention that in the interests of economy it has been found necessary to cancel the Annual Dinner, which normally is held in the early part of next term. This is a regrettable step, but one which in the circumstances seemed inevitable.

The temporary depression seems to have been generally realised in Cambridge, and many festivities, including those of " May Week" are to be substantially curtailed. However, it is to be hoped that the promised prosperity will soon enable us to resume our normal course and allow us our full share of those lighter moments which are unique in university life.

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Depression may come and go, but the building trade seems ever to flourish. Downing grows apace, St. Catharine's has now a complete new block, but the piece de resistawce is the new wall in front of King's, a structure quite inadequate as a barrier—it is about two feet high—but more pleasing to the eye than the old iron railings it has supplanted. In matters of general interest the term has been particularly quiet. Celebrities seem to have avoided us and little has intervened to interrupt the normal course of town ' and gown ' life. Even the weather has been more than usually kind, the only lapse being a fall of snow which disappeared with remarkable speed.

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As a result, sport has been able to pursue the even tenor of its way, free from winter's grip.

Of chief interest have been the " Lents " and " Cuppers."

In the former Jesus came out head of the river. The standard of rowing generally was high and many colleges had more cause to be pleased with their efforts than for some years. Incidentally the 'Varsity crew is considered to be quite the best since the war, and there is much confidence about the result on 19th March.

Of the " Cuppers " it is impossible to speak at the moment as they are still in process of completion. The " Rugger " Final, which attracts most attention will see Caius and St. Catharine's in opposition, and as the latter won the cup last year they are naturally strong favourites.

I am glad to be able to report that J. R. Pope has recovered, as far as is possible, from the injuries he received last term ; he has had this term " off," but hopes to resume residence in April.

N. H. Sutcliffe is to be congratulated on getting his 1st team He has colours for the 'Varsity in cross-country running. also been awarded 1st string colours for King's.

Unfortunately owing to the pressure of work he has been unable to run this term. All his leisure hours have been taken up by interviews with headmasters in various parts of the country.

D. V. Hewitt, having taken two examinations, is now a flourishing B.A., and has transferred his attentions to Westcott House.

When not employed there, his activities are divided between conducting tours round King's and delivering sermons at the Workhouse, where we feel sure he is much appreciated.

W. G. Hutton has been a victim of 'flu, but when not so indisposed he has been able to play some hockey.

i8o R. G. Bullen is to be congratulated on his victory in record time in the 'Varsity squash match. It is to be hoped that he will be able to stay up another year to captain Cambridge. He is concentrating just now on agriculture, and spends a good deal of time " on the farm."

C. L. Parkinson has found little time for anything but work, and he assures us that he took no part in the abduction of an actress recently.

C. G. Rob has, we hear, taken to the turf, and was a prominent figure at Cottenham races.

G. N. P. Crombie has passed an examination in Law. He has played a good deal of squash this term and an occasional game of " rugger."

H. J. B. Greaves rowed in his College 1st Lent Boat. He can be seen walking aesthetically along " K.P." on occasions.

A. L. B. Pattinson continues to represent the College at golf, and has played a considerable amount of hockey.

W. Mc C. Scott has been playing " rugger " for his College, for which he has been awarded colours. He also rowed in the College " Rugger " Boat which, sad to relate, finished bottom of the river, only managing to " bump " the bank.

H. F. Whalley has been combining work and " rugger," with a balance in favour of the former.

W. L. Seaborne early fell a victim to 'flu, but since his recovery he has been working hard to make up lost time.

J. B. Doyle has been promoted to his College 2nd Boat. He has also played some squash.

A. L. Hicks has been building a car, but when not so engrossed. has played some badminton. He has also found time for some revolver shooting.

Yours, etc., THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

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Three Wise Fools."

Those who saw " Three Wise Fools " are bound to admit that it is a very delightful play, but dramatic critics will not be slow to realise that it makes exacting demands on an amateur cast. At times the action of the play is far from swift moving, at times there are sudden contrasts, and what can be more difficult for amateurs than to sustain their characters when there is little action, and restrain their fire when the dramatic moment arrives ?

It is not very often that a school can adequately furnish the personnel for a play of this sort even when the staff is drawn upon freely, nor is it an easy task to cast the parts. However, at Christmas we had three who could fill the parts of the " Three Wise Fools." This is a compliment, for it is the true actor's part not merely to conceal his art, but also to sink his own individuality in his characterisation. A. C. Mackintosh was quite magnificent as Findley. It will, indeed, be hard to remember him as anything but the wizened bachelor. The growth of his affection for the unwanted ward was subtly portrayed by many a little touch. The doctor (Mr. K. H. Rhodes) and the judge (T. C. Jenkins) were excellent in their parts, and the trio combined to give the right atmosphere. Their foolish jealousy of the breezy young nephew Gordon (P. O. Dowson), who played with natural ease, brought down the house, and Mrs. Saunders (Mrs. Toyne) showed her disapprov al of their " goings-on " by the flick of an eyelid and a half smile which were not lost on the attentive audience. Miss Toyne made a great hit as Miss Fairchild, and it was pleasant to hear her clear enunciations and the flexions of her voice (some professionals and many amateurs please copy). But what of the villain ? Since the Dartmoor episode, we understand that snarling Benny (Mr. R. E. Greenway) ; a difficult part so easy to overdo and spoil and yet get applause at the moment. As it was done, it was a great achievement and just right. The other parts were attractively played, but surely Seed ought to be a butler or the head waiter of a big hotel? Having attended in some capacity or other every performance of the St. Peter's Players, I am inclined to say that this must rank with " If I were King " and " The Admirable Crichton " as one of the best achievements of this band of players.

(All those who enjoyed " Three Wise Fools " will appreciate that much of the praise ungrudgingly bestowed in the above paragraph would scarcely have been earned but for the untiring efforts of Mr. Toyne himself as producer. His inspiration and encouragement and his sure sense of dramatic fitness in casting and production increased the debt of gratitude which St. Peter's Players already owe to him for his hard work and cheerful leadership in the past—Eds.).

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DRAMATIS PERSONX. A. C. Mackintosh.

Mr. Theodore Findley (A Banker) K. H. Rhodes, Esq. Dr. Richard Gaunt T. W. Jenkins.

Hon. James Trumbull (Chief Justice) P. 0. Dowson.

Gordon Schuyler R. C. Baker.

Poole M. H. Seed.

Gray D. Lupton.

Clancey Miss Toyne.

Miss Fairchild R E. Greenway, Esq. Benny Suratt Mrs. Toyne.

Mrs. Saunders W. Toulmin.

John Crawshav Douglas J. F. Wren.

H. S. Eardley.

Policeman Produced by S. M. Toyne, Esq. Stage Carpenter and Electrician : Mr. A. E. Scholfield.

Incidental Music by the Orchestra under the direction of P. H. Sykes, Esq.

Winter Term Rugby.

1st XV v. HARROGATE O.B. " A." Saturday, 5th December. Result : Won 9-3.

The first score came from Harrogate. They were awarded a penalty near the touch line, and the back kicked an excellent goal.

It was not long, however, before J. E. Ruddock levelled the score after a fine three-quarter movement following a line-out on the Harrogate " 25 " line. Shortly after the kick-off S. Dodds got the ball from a scrum and gave it to N. W. D. Yardley, who cut through to send J. R. Barton over in the corner. At half-time St. Peter's were leading 6-3.

UnAfter the interval the School continued to attack. fortunately the Harrogate full-back hurt his leg and was badly handicapped for the rest of the game. He played very pluckily, however, and fielded well. Despite repeated efforts the School only scored once when D. Lyth, who was playing a much-improved game, cut in to touch down. Near the end Harrogate presssed again, but the School forwards relieved the situation with a good dribble.

The School had a weakened team owing to injuries, but showed excellent form. Attenborough, the reserve full-hack, kicked and tackled really well, while the three-quarters combined excellently, Dowson and Yardley being as good as ever. The forwards played a spirited game, Baker, Butler and Allport being the best of a good pack.

183 Team : L. Attenborough ; J. E. Ruddock, P. O. Dowson, D. Lyth, J. R. Barton ; N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds ; J. H. Patrick, H. A. Butler, D. Kirk, H. Wiseman, W. Allport, R. C. Baker, J. N. Emery, 1\4. H. Seed.

1st XV v. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. Wednesday, 9th December. Result : Won 14-5.

Neither side was at full strength, the School having two colours absent and the Wanderers playing with 14 men.

The game was very fast, but it was not against the run of the play when Barton charged down a kick near the corner flag to score an unconverted try, giving the School the lead after 20 minutes. There had been no further score at half-time.

Play in the second half was still very fast, but St. Peter's had rather more of the exchanges, and after 10 minutes Ruddock fielded a clearance kick by the Wanderers' back and ran over to touch down far out. The kick failed. Shortly after, Ashworth reduced the School's lead by touching down after a dribble and the try was converted. immediately after the kick-off Dowson intercepted a pass on the half-way line and ran through to score" a magnificent try between the posts. Yardley placed a goal. In the last minute of the game Dowson put the School further ahead with a try following a dribble, but the kick just failed. Yardley and Dowson were easily the best behind the scrum, while Baker was the best of a good, hard-working pack.

Team : L. Attenborough ; J. E. Ruddock, P. O. Dowson, D. Lyth, J. R. Barton ; N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds ; J. E. Smart, R. C. Baker, H. K. Worsley, M. H. Seed, H. Wiseman, H. A. Butler, J. H. Patrick, D. Kirk.

1st XV v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Saturday, 12th December. Result : Lost 6 , 8.

The game started very evenly, but J. R. Bean soon put Ampleforth ahead with a penalty goal from an easy position. Almost immediately after the kick-off, however, Ampleforth were penalised, and Yardley landed an excellent goal from a long way out to level the scores. For the remainder of the half the game was very even, both sides playing really hard, but neither making much ground, and at the interval there had been no further score.

For the first 10 minutes of the second half the School pressed hard, but the forwards made the mistake of trying to cross the line instead of feeding the backs, and when they did heel the ball the visiting wing forwards were too quick on it and the scrum-half was seldom given a chance of getting it back. Grieve, the Ampleforth fly-half, relieved the situation by running through the home defence to send Kendall over for a try which Bean converted.

18 4 From the kick-off St. Peter's returned determinedly to the attack, and about ten minutes from the end Allport dribbled over to touch down for a try. The kick at goal actually crossed the bar, but was touched by a defender and the major points were not allowed. The remainder of the game was very even, and neither side were able to score again.

Team : L. Attenborough ; J. E. Ruddock, P. 0. Dowson, D. Lyth, J. R. Barton ; N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds ; J. H. Patrick,.

H. A. Butler, D. Kirk, H. Wiseman, W. Allport, R. C. Baker, N. J. L. Brockbank, M. H. Seed.

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. Wednesday, 16th December. Result : Draw 11-11.

The School played their last match of the season against the Old Peterites, and drew, each side scoring a goal and two tries (11 points). The match was very evenly contested, the School )having the better of the forward play, and the Old Peterites being faster in the back division. P. 0. Dowson scored a brilliant try from an intercepted pass, after a 75 yard run down the field. J. R. Barton scored two other tries for the School, one of them being converted by N. W. D. Yardley. G. B. Bridges (2), and W. D. Draffan scored for the Old Peterites, J. G. Troop converting one.

Team : L. Attenborough ; J. E. Ruddock, D. Lyth, P. 0.

Dowson, J. R. Barton ; N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds; J. H. Patrick, H. A. Butler, H. K. Worsley, W. Allport, H. Wiseman, M. H. Seed, J. N. Emery, R. C. Baker.

Hockey Retrospect.

Not many weeks of the Term had passed before it was quite clear that barring accidents the hockey XI was going to be well up to scratch. Unfortunately accidents did occur, but fortunately the team was good enough to rise above its mischances and developed into the best side the school has had since it was good enough to play boys alone in its matches. At the time of writing it has won 7 matches, drawn 1, and lost 1. Its real misfortune was that it played its strongest opponent, York, as the second match and that four substitutes were required. How this affected the side can well be gauged by the comparison of three matches. York beat St. Peter's (with a depleted side) 11-1 ; York beat Doncaster, 2-1 ; St. Peter's (with a full side) beat Doncaster, 5-2. After this one defeat, the School improved every match.

The backs, Ogley and Atkinson combined well, and the half-backs, Wiseman, Allport, and Sedman had a rare good understanding, whilst the three inside forwards, Yardley, Dodds, and Baker were

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at times quite delightful. The forwards were very quick at picking up their passes and Dodds, at centre, showed real inspiration. If this quickness in snapping up opportunities will only spread from the hockey to the cricket and football sides, this should be a bumper year for sport. In West the side had a first rate custodian, while the outside forwards, Warin and Ruddock, showed great promise for the future. The captain, W. Allport, and the secretary, J. Brittain, are to be congratulated on the term's record, and J. Brittain must be complimented on his sporting action. Unfortunately he contracted mumps, and in his absence the side was converted into a rare good team, After watching a game in his convalescence, and playing in a senior game, he realised that it was better for the team for him to act as utility man for a possible casualty. That was a good act on the part of an official and should be recognised as such.

Perhaps the best two performances were against Leeds University, who led 3-0 after seven minutes, but failed to win, and against Doncaster as already recorded. When a team is a team, characters are superfluous.

School Matches.

SCHOOL v. LEEDS CORINTHIANS. Played at home on Saturday, 6th February. Result : Won 8-3.

The game was fast throughout, and the School did not seem really superior until the second half. The team was somewhat handicapped by having two colours ill, but they played well, giving the season a good start. The forwards did some good shooting and were riot slow to take advantage of passes from the wing.

West did some splendid work in goal. He was often exposed to forward rushes and saved many hard shots at goal. Our opponents played energetically and often pressed hard on our backs. They scored their three goals in the second half. The School lacked combination and there was not enough support on the part of the halves.

Team : D. H. West ; P. S. Atkinson, H. Wiseman ; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, C. E. T. Moore; N. W. D. Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

SCHOOL v. YORK. Played at home on Saturday, 13th February. Result : Lost 1-11.

The field was in a very wet and slippery condition as a result of the snow and rain experienced during the week. Thus the game was rather uncertain and it seemed to affect the School more than their opponents. There was too much mis-hitting on the part of the School and thus the forwards were not fed enough.

186 Yardley and Warin were both useful on the wings, but they might have done more if they had been given more chances. Allport played well at centre-half and saved some awkward situations.

The York forwards proved too much for the School backs, they combined well and the wings centred well, giving the inside forwards many chances of which they took advantage. Dodds scored for the School.

Team : D. H. West ; H. Wiseman, R. Ogley ; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, C. E. T. Moore ; N. W. D. Yardley, N. J. L. Brockbank, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

SCHOOL v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY. Played at home on Wednesday, 17th February.

Result : Draw 3-3.

The School was somewhat rudely awakened at the beginning of the game by Leeds University scoring three goals in the first 10 minutes. However, this reveille' seemed to put new life into the team, and for the rest of the first half Leeds was kept at bay, thanks to sure tackling and hard driving on the part of Allport and Ogley. Further encouragement was given to the School by a goal scored by Baker after a stern struggle.

The School had the better of the game in the second half. The forwards were given better opportunities and they combined well.

Dodds scored after some time, and towards the end of the game Ruddock made a very oblique shot at goal, which was knocked in off one of their men who was running into the goal. The match was very gratifying, for the team played well all round, and the result was a pleasant surprise after such a gloomy beginning.

Team : D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson ; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, H. Wiseman ; J. E. Ruddock, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

SCHOOL v. WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT. Result : Won 4-1.

Played at Strensall, on Saturday, 20th February.

West Yorks. attacked at the beginning of the game, but the School soon recovered, and Yardley had bad luck not to score when their goal-keeper saved a powerful shot. Soon after Dodds scored.

Before half-time they scored, and Yardley was again unlucky in narrowly missing their goal twice. The score of 1-1 at halftime was soon increased by the School, for the forwards were by this time more accustomed to the ground. Dodds and Baker scored. Before the end of the game Yardley added another goal to the School's score, and the game was concluded with the West Yorks. pressing, but unable to score. Allport played well, putting an end to some of their forward movements, and the backs were very safe.

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Team : D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson ; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, H. Wiseman; J. E. Ruddock, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

SCHOOL v. SCARBOROUGH. Played at Scarborough on Saturday, 27th February.

Result : Won 1&-3.

The whole team played really well on this occasion, they worked together splendidly and the score shows the result. The forwards were especially brilliant. Their combination was at times so overwhelming that the Scarborough defence was unable to cope with the School's varying tactics. We started off by scoring in brilliant style, but then there was a relapse. The forwards did not seem any better than in previous matches for the rest of the first half and the score at half-time was 3-2 in our favour. The second half, however, was far more brilliant. The forwards simply ran through the opposing defence, and only at the end of the game did Scarborough attack. Goals were scored

by Dodds (4), Baker (2), Ruddock and Warin.

Team : D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, H. Wiseman ; J. E. Ruddock, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

SCHOOL v. DONCASTER. Result : Won 5-2.

Played at home, Saturday 5th March.

The game was much faster than usual and both sides drove the ball well. Doncaster were, perhaps, puzzled by our ground at first, for they let us score twice in quick succession before the game became even. Both sides scored twice before the end of the first half, so that the half-time score was 4-2 in our favour. In the second half the ball was sent from one end of the field to the other, though the game seemed in Doncaster's favour. They attacked dangerously many times and West stopped some difficult shots. Ogley was invaluable and saved many an awkward situation. Our forwards also found work to do and scored once.

They were not quite as up to form as they had been in recent matches, but the score shows that they were active, especially .Ak. the Doncaster goal-keeper saved well. Yardley scored three atiT.Dodds two of our goals.

Team : D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson ; F. P. Sed= man, W. Allport, H. Wiseman ; J. E. Ruddock, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

188 SCHOOL v. NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Result : Won 8-2.

Played at home, on Wednesday, 9th March.

Until the end of the match the game was fairly well contested, both sides having their share of the ball. This was especially noticeable in the first half when the School forwards failed to show their usual form. For quite a considerable time after the first bully off our halves were the busiest members of the team. Then the Fusiliers pressed through and scored. The School were not very brilliant even after this set-back, and not until almost halftime did we manage to equalise. In the second half, however, our forwards improved immensely. They kept up a steady attack, being well fed by the halves. Goal after goal was scored, but had it not been for valiant saving on the part of our opponents' goalkeeper we would have increased the score. The Fusiliers broke through our defence and made for our goal now and again, but West saved well and they only scored once. The game ended in peculiar fashion with the ball smothered under a mass of prostrate players in the 'Fusiliers' goal mouth. Dodds (4), Yardley (3) and Ruddock scored.

Team : D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson ; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, H. Wiseman ; J. E. Ruddock, N. W. D. Yardley, S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, R. P. Warin.

SCHOOL v. WEST YORKS. DEPOT. Result : Won 9-1.

Played away, on Saturday, 12th March.

The game was fast, but very ragged. The Depot side was dashing, but unskilful, and the School could have won more easily if they had used more energy. West and Ogley were good in defence, and the forwards were good too, except that they were apt to get off-side. The Depot scored their only goal at the beginning of the game before the School had scored at all. After this, however, the School kept up a continual pressure, and the game was poor, as our opponents were unable to put up much opposition.

Team : D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson ; F. P. Sedman, W. Allport, H. Wiseman ; R. P. Warin, R. C. Baker, S. Dodds, N. W. D. Yardley, J. E. Ruddock.

Unfortunately the match against Worksop had to be cancelled. Like St. Peter's, Worksop have this year a good side, and the game, eagerly looked forward to, would have been quite the match of the season. The fixture with the 0.P..'s will be reported in the next copy of the " Peterite."

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Squash Rackets.

At the beginning of the term, the prospects of the School Squash team were not very bright owing to the unexpected departure of J. H. Denby. These pessimistic views proved to be quite wrong owing to the wonderful improvement of T. AAT. Jenkins.

Jenkins has improved out of all recognition this term, and in time should turn out to be a very useful player.

The School have played six matches, winning five of them, and losing one to Harrogate.

For the first time, the school beat the Yorkshire Rocks, and other victories included Leeds G.S., Worksop College, Reckitt's (Hull), and the Staff.

N. W. D. Yardley, the finest player the school has produced, has had a wonderful season. Besides winning all his matches, he has represented Yorkshire against Northumberland and Durham, and reached the last eight in the North of England Championship, when he was beaten in the fifth game by J. P. Johnson.

Yardley was very unfortunate to lose this match, for when he had won the first two games, Johnson entirely changed his tactics, and one could not help but notice that Yardley had great difficulty in making a shot without hitting his opponent.

T. W. Jenkins has had quite a good term and had a great match with Col. Fraser when playing against the Yorkshire Rocks. The game lasted over an hour, and Fraser just won in the fifth game, 10-9.

R. C. Baker still keeps dashing about the court, and has improved quite considerably. He is, at last, getting used to playing in front of those critical galleries.

SCHOOL v. LEEDS G.S. This was the first match of the term.

The School were far too 'good for the visitors, and the only player who showed any idea of squash was G. E. Holderness.

Scores :— N. W. D. Yardley beat J. H. Phillipson, 9-0, 9-1, 9-0.

R. C. Baker heat G. E. Holderness, 9-2, 9-5, 9-4.

T. W. Jenkins beat V. G. Harris, 9-0, 9-1, 9-1.

SCHOOL v. HARROGATE. This match was played on February 16th, at Harrogate. It had been decided to play T. W. Jenkins, second string, and R. C. Baker third, owing to Jenkins' great improvement.

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Yardley had quite a good match with W. E. Harbord, but was much too good for him. 'He made many good angle shots which beat Harbord every time. Towards the end of the game Harbord appeared to tire, and Yardley had little difficulty in winning.

Dr. M. H. Jones proved to be far too good for T. W. Jenkins, although the score does not anything like suggest the one-sidedness of the game. There were some very good rallies, and both players were very energetic.

H. S. Burrows, the Yorkshire Lawn Tennis player, beat R. C. Baker quite easily. Baker started very well and led 6-3 in the first game, but gradually fell away.

The scores were :N. W. D. Yardley beat W. E. Harbord, 9-1, 5-9, 9-2, 9-4.

'I'. W. Jenkins lost to Dr. M. H. Jones, 2-9, 0-9, 1-9.

R. C. Baker lost to H. C. Burrows, 6-9, 1-9, 2-9.

SCHOOL v. WORKSOP. This was a new fixture and was played in the Worksop courts.

Their team, although not yet learned in the art of squash, showed signs of turning out some very good players. After the matches had been played, an exhibition match was played between N. W. D. Yardley and S. M. Toyne.

The scores in the match were :N. W. D. Yardley beat J. E. Rennie, 9-1, 9-0, 9-2.

T. W. Jenkins beat R. B. Green, 9-1, 9-0, 9-2.

R. C. Baker beat F. R. Hobson, 9-2, 9-7, 9-0.

SCHOOL v. THE STAFF. The match against the Staff was played on February 23rd.

In the first match, Yardley beat S. M. Toyne quite easily, but the latter was handicapped by a strained knee. Yardley played some delightful drop shots, and on several occasions had his opponent on the wrong foot.

T. W. Jenkins lost to F. Smith in a game in which the score did not suggest the run of the play. There were some very good rallies, and Jenkins got in some very good " drop " shots.

R. C. Baker was in great form against P. K. Bourne, who. was not on form. Baker made some very good shots down both sides of the court.

C. H. Perry beat K. H. Rhodes, who has had very little squash this term. Perry played quite well and had Rhodes running all over the court.

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A. C. Mackintosh beat Miss E. C. .M. Toyne in a match in which his energetic opponent showed quite a good knowledge of the game.

The scores were :N. W. D. Yardley beat S. M. Toyne, 9-5, 9-3, 9-1, 9-5.

T. W. Jenkins lost to F. Smith, 5-9, 8-10, 1-9.

R. C. Baker beat P. K. Bourne, 9-0, 9-3, 9-4.

C. H. Perry beat K. H. Rhodes, 9-3, 9-5, 9-4.

A. C. Mackintosh beat Miss E. C. M. Toyne, 9-5, 9-6, 10 8.

SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE ROCKS. The School, for the first time, beat the Yorkshire Rocks by three matches to two.

In the first match between Yardley and S. M. Toyne, there were quite a number of good rallies, and it was good to see the headmaster playing well.

The second match, in which T. W. Jenkins lost to Col. Fraser, was the best.

The match took over an hour to play and there were some lengthy rallies, both players playing at the top of their form.

R. C. Baker was playing well below his usual form to lose to E. G. Tew. The other two strings, C. H. Perry and A. V. Mackintosh played well to win by so large a margin.

Scores :N. W. D. Yardley beat S. M. Toyne, 9-7, 7-9, 9-5, 9-6.

T. W. Jenkins lost to Col. B. Fraser, 9-3, 8-10, 9-4, 8-10.

9-10.

R. C. Baker lost to E. G. Tew, 0-9, 9-6, 8-10, 9-10, C. H. Perry beat E. F. Elmhirst, 9-5, 9-2, 9-6.

A. V. Mackintosh beat Capt. Milling, 9-2, 9-4, 9-3.

SCHOOL v. RECKITT'S S.R.C., HULL. The School played Reckitt's on March 6th, winning by two matches to one. This was a very good win considering there had been a fairly long O.T.C. march in the morning and the strings were feeling rather tired.

N. W. D. Yardley was far too good for E. S. Field. Every shot he made was a winner—in fact he could do nothing wrong except in the last game, when he made some foolish mistakes.

P. R. Pocock was very lucky to beat Jenkins. Jenkins played very well and ought to have won.

R. C. Baker did well to beat A. C. Cummings after losing 2-1 at one time. Both players were very energetic, and Baker being fitter than his opponent managed to pull it off.

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T. W. Jenkins lost to P. R. Pocock, 9-0, 6-9, 9-1, 7-9, 6-9.

R. C. Baker beat A. C. Cummings, 10-8, 9-5, 9-4, 9-2, 9-7.

An " A " team went to play E. G. Tew's team in his private court. The match resulted in a win for Tew's team by two matches to one.

The final of the school open championship was played on March 20th. Yardley did not have much difficulty in defeating A. V. Mackintosh.

Inter-House Football.

Rise Day Boys

Rise, 8 Rise, 8-0

School House } School House, 13-0 Grove The matches were on the whole fiercely and evenly contested.

The weather was exceptionally kind—an unusual phenomenon for the Easter Term—and so the games were fast. The Rise were therefore favoured by conditions, for their three-quarter line was their strong point and they frequently got the ball out.

The match between the Rise and Day Boys was the best. The Day Boys lost through lack of speed and they had just as much of the ball as the Rise. They kept the Rise at bay until half-time, and occasionally they themselves looked dangerous. The Rise, however, broke through and scored in the beginning of the second half by means of Lyth, Allport converting. The Day Boys were somewhat disheartened by this, but Attenborough scored for them soon before the end of the game. The convert was unsuccessful.

Thus the score was 5-3 in the Rise's favour with only a minute or two to go. The Rise then attacked and scored, Ogley making a_ short dash for the line. This try was unconverted, so that the Rise won by a goal and a try to the Day Boys' try.

The School House beat the Grove easily, though the latter put up a stout resistance.

In the final the Rise were definitely superior to the School House, but the game was closer than the score suggests. Speed again won the day for the Rise, and soon after the kick-off the School House had one of their men, Mackintosh, badly hurt by a kick in the eye. He played pluckily all through the match. Tackling was very good on both sides. The Rise pushed the School

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House back towards the end of the first half and scored by means of Lyth. Ogley converted. In the second half the Rise were rather superior ; they did not seem so worn out as their opponents, and Allport scored an unconverted try.

The Rise team was : D. H. West . D. Lyth, W. Allport, R. Ogler ; H. A. Butler, G. Douglas, J. Whalley.

Cross Country.

The Cross-Country was run over the short course, on Tuesday, 1st March, and resulted in a joint win for the School House and the Day Boys. The actual points were : School House and Day Boys, 16 ; Rise, 25 ; Grove, 29.

The weather was fine, and the course, apart from a rather difficult piece of plough, was in good condition. The winner, F. P. Sedman, just managed to secure first place from N. Hurtley, and finished in the time of 20 mins. 14 secs., which is 3 secs. faster than last year.

The School House are to be congratulated on an excellent piece of team work in securing 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th places.

ORDER OF FINISH. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

School House. Day Boys.

Sedman.

Grove.

Rise.

Hurtley.

Butler.

Whitaker.

Smart.

Brockbank.

Baker.

Warin.

Dodds.

Whalley.

Attenborough.

Barker.

Allen.

Eardley.

Moore, R. W. Ogley, R. Ruddock.

Ratter.

Middlebrook.

McLean.

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Inter-House Rowing.

The river Ouse has behaved extraordinarily well for us this season, or perhaps we ought to give the credit to the Weather for permitting the river to behave well ! Anyhow, with the exception of a few cases of " flu," rowing practice has been interrupted very little.

The preliminary heat was Towed off on Friday, March 4th, the semi-finals on Saturday, March 5th, and the final was rowed in drizzling rain and a cold wind on Monday, March 7th.

The Grove I crew rowed School House II in the preliminary round, and after rowing almost level to York City R.C. corner, the Grove took the lead and won comfortably by 22 lengths.

Time, 4 mins. 16 secs.

The semi-finals were rowed in a following wind which probably accounted for the very fast times. Grove I (on the railway side) rowed Rise I, and the Rise, after taking an early lead, gained about a length at York City, and ultimately won by lengths. Time, 3 mins. 55 secs. The Grove rowed a very good losing race and were all the time ready to come up if the Rise had made any mistake.

The second race between School House I (railway side) and Day Boys I was a most exciting race.

The Day Boys gained a very slight lead from the start, but the School House were continually coming up and drawing nearly level up to York City ; there the Day Boys went ahead about a length, but the School House came up again and pressed hard all the way. However, the Day Boys had the race in hand and won by 4 length. Time, 3 mins. 49 secs.

The final between Day Boys I (railway side) and )rise I was equally exciting as there was never daylight between the two boats at any point of the race. Rise gained a slight lead at the start, but Day Boys were soon level, and it was ding-dong all the way. Rowing a steady stroke with good length, and using their weight Day Boys ultimately won by /- length. Time, 4 mins.

13 secs.

We have been looking up past records and find that it is twenty-three years since the Day Boys won the Boating Cup, so the present crew is heartily to be congratulated on their splendid effort.

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1st DIVISION RACES. Grove I Grove I School House II 2i lengths

} Rise I 3 lengths

Rise I

\. Day Boys I ( length

School House I } Day boys I length Day Boys I 1st DIVISION CREWS.

bow.

2.

3. str. cox.

Day Boys I. L. Attenborough.

E. Harrop.

W. M. Brook.

S. Wareham.

W. H. H. Hanks.

School House I. bow J. Biggin.

2.

W. Toulmin.

3.

D. F. Dodd. str.

J. E. Smart.

M. Biggin. cox.

bow.

2.

3. str. cox.

Rise I. J. Whalley.

G. D. Stibbard.

G. Douglas.

H. A. Butler.

A. J. Darton.

School House II. bow. P. S. Maynard.

2.

W. M. Cunningham.

R. C. Byg-ott.

3.

C. H. Perry. str.

C. P. Denby. cox.

Grove I. bow. F. W. P. Lupton.

2.

D. Lupton.

H. S. Eardley.

3. str.

R. S. Allen. cox. N. Hurtley.

SECOND DIVISION. The Second Division races were rowed on March 16th, 18th and 19th. Owing to the good weather conditions with which the rowing has been favoured this year, it has been possible to give the•Second Division crews more regular practice this year, while the prevalence of 'flu' during the early part of the term made it possible for the coaches to give more attention than usual to new oarsmen. Accordingly the rowing reached a very fair standard.

The conditions for the races themselves were perfect and some very exciting racing occurred. In the first round, on March 16th, in the first race the School House III met the Rise II. The School House, rowing on the Boathouse side, took a very slight lead at

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The second race was even more exciting. The Grove II, on the Boathouse side, rowed a longer and steadier stroke and were better together, but the Day Boys showed great dash. Again the boats were level all down the course, and right up to the finish there was nothing in it. Indeed, actually at the finish there was nothing in it ; just before the post the Day Boys had a very slight lead, but the last two strokes brought the Grove level and the race ended in a dead heat.

The re-row took place on March 18th. Unfortunately, in the meantime one of the Day Boys' crew fell ill, and at the last moment a substitute had to be included in the crew, and although Thornton made a very noble effort, it was impossible for the crew to get together, and the race was a walk over for the Grove.

The Final was rowed on March 19th between the School House III and the Grove II. After the start there was never very much doubt that the School House would win, barring accidents.

Rowing on the Station side of the river they took a lead at the start, which they gradually increased up the course, although the Grove hung on well. At the finish the School House were two lengths ahead, winning in 2 minutes 29 seconds.

THE SECOND DIVISION CREWS. School House III. bow. M. P. L. Wall.

2.

W. S. B. Bagshaw.

W. F. Richardson.

3.

D. W. Currie. str. cox. D. G. Barnby.

Grove II. bow. H. Johnston.

2.

L. Sykes.

3.

H. N. E. Frisby. str.

B. H. McCready. cox. J. Kooka.

Rise II. bow. B. P. Barker.

2.

J. S. Liddle.

J. M. Ryland.

3. str.

J. Boyd. cox. R. White.

Day Boys. 11 bow. W. L. Powell.

2. W. H. H. Hanks.

3.

J. A. Shaftoe. str.

N. Smithson. cox. R. F. Appleby.

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Inter-House Hockey.

The draw was as follows : Rise Grove

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Day Boys t School House 5-1 School House 1 The semi-finals were played on Monday, March 21st, and the final on Thursday, March 24th.

The Day Boys, who won the cup last year, were unfortunate in being without Dodds, and to add to their troubles Wiseman was injured during the game. Thus they were without their best attacker and their most robust defender. The Grove played really well against the Rise, and it is to be hoped that their performance is an omen of a return to their old prowess at games.

It seemed as though the House would easily defeat the Rise ; at any rate they were hot favourites, and all the more precise calculations, such as are greatly in vogue over House matches, predicted a victory for them. However, the critics were confounded by the splendid way in which the Rise rose to the occasion. The House forwards could not overcome the magnificent defence of the Rise backs, and any shots they managed to make were well saved by West in goal. There were some rare tussles between Ogley and Atkinson, the school backs, and a forward line drawn from the senior game. At half, Allport played a grand game--he has never done better—and always managed to turn up where least expected and when most required. But perhaps the Rise forwards deserve most praise. With one exception they were all boaters ; yet Darton, in the first half, scored the all-important goal—and that against a good defence, for the House were strong in all departments. The game was always exciting, and the hockey of a high standard throughout : it was one of the best finals for several years. The House did not play badly, though they quite failed to reach the form expected of them, and all praise must be given to the Rise for their gallant surprise victory.

The Rise team was :—D. H. West ; R. Ogley, P. S. Atkinson ; F. P. Marrian, W. Allport, J. Whalley ; D. Ly th, G. Douglas, A. J. Darton, H. A. Butler, G. D. Stibbard.

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Boxing.

The boxing was held on Saturday, March 19th. Captain Duncan again very kindly came to referee the fighting. Perhaps " fighting " is a more adequate description than " boxing " for this year's bouts ; for there were several rather one-sided contests and the quality of the boxing was unequal. The Boxing Cup went to the Rise, who gained 7 victories, whilst the School House secured 5 and the Grove 1, the Day Boys failing to win any.

Detailed results are given below.

6 st. 7 lbs. and under, hooka (G.) beat Boden (S.H.).

7 st. 0 lbs. and under, Mackintosh (S.H.) beat Lawson (D.B.).

7 st. 7 lbs. and under, Warin (S.H.) beat Quarrie (R.).

8 st. 0 lbs. and under, Darton (R.) beat Priestley mi. (S.H.).

8 st. 7 lbs. and under, Barker (R.) beat Currie (S.H.).

9 st. 0 lbs. and under, Boyd (R.) beat Baker mi. (S.H.).

9 st. 7 lbs. and under, Douglas (R.) beat McCready (G.).

10 st. 0 lbs. and under, Whalley (R.) beat Crook (S.H.).

10 st. 7 lbs. and under, Atkinson, P. S. (R.) beat Dodd ma.

(S. H.).

11. st. 0 lbs. and under, Worsley (S.H.) beat Wareham (D.B..

11 st. 7 lbs. and under, Smart (S.1-1.1 beat Marrian (R.).

12 st. 0 lbs. and under, Baker ma. (S.H.) beat Butler, H. (R.).

12 st. 0 lbs. and over, Allport (R.) W.O.

O.T.C. News.

Reference has been made elsewhere in this number to the promotion of Capt. J. T. Davies to be Brevet-Major, and this popular appointment is a fitting reward for his valuable services to the corps during the last seven years.

The results of the theoretical examination for Certificate "A," held in November last, were made known at the beginning of the term, and the following have gained the full Certificate : L/Cpl. Seed ; Cadets Attenborough, Josephy, Lee, Marrian, Stibbard and Yardley. Several others took the examination early in March, but the results have not yet been announced.

The weather has been exceptionally fine for an Easter Term, and this has made it possible to hold most of the parades outside, the marching and general efficiency of the Company thereby benefiting considerably.

Two route marches were held during the term in preparation for Church Parade, and in these the recruits, who have been continuing their instruction under Sgt.-Major Puddick, joined the remainder of the Company. On Sunday, 6th March, the Corps paraded and marched to Fulford Barracks for a service in the

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The band, who were rather disappointing at Military Chapel. the beginning of the term, have put in some excellent work under P. H. Sykes, Esq., and Drum-Major Harrop, and gave a very creditable performance. They are now quite up to the usual standard.

The rifle range has been in use most of the term, and cadets are now divided into first, second and third class shots ; the rumour of extra parades for the latter has added considerably to everybody's keenness.

The following is the list of N.C.O.s :— C.S.M.--H. A. Butler.

Sergeants.—\V. Allport, J. A. Brittain, E. A. Harrop and J. N. Emery.

Corporals.--N. J. L. Brockbank, C. E. T. Moore, D. F. Dodd and R. C. Barrass.

Lance-Corporals.—L. Attenboroug -h, N. W. D. Yardley, G. D. Stibbard, F. P. Marrian and A. W. Josephy.

Entertainments.

CINEMATOGRAPH LECTURE. On Saturday, 23rd January, W. G. Ibberson, Esq., gave a Cinematograph Lecture on " A Private Trip Through America."

He had taken these pictures with a small camera in his spare moments, for he was over in America on business. There were numerous views of New York taken from many aspects ; from the tops of skyscrapers, from the streets, from the boat and from an aeroplane. Perhaps there was rather too much of New York, yet a visitor's first impressions must surely call forth his desire for taking photographs of all he sees. He went up the Hudson River, on whose banks we saw the grounds of magnificent houses. Mr. Ibberson then went south, and, perhaps, the best view of all was that of the Capitol at Washington from the air. It was interesting to note the different types of scenery passed while crossing America by train. Leaving the uninteresting wheat and maize fields, he showed us some of the " bad lands " from the observation car. Miles of desert r3lled away monotonously from the train until the Grand Canyon afforded a welcome spectacle of interest.

The train stopped here, and a descent was made by Mr. Ibberson into the Canyon. He showed us some very striking views of this vast fissure, and he told us that descent is deemed impossible except in two or three places.

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After this Mr. Ibberson travelled north, and we had many wonderful sights of the Rocky Mountains. The best views of the Rockies, however, were taken after Vancouver, when he went across by the C.P.R. The wheat fields were not, of course, beautiful, but their vastness gave us an idea of their value. Finally, we saw the best part of the film in the last reel, the photographs taken of Niagara Falls. We saw the Falls from every possible view-point, and the camera gave a very realistic reproduction of them. It is impossible to describe the magnificence of these tremendous falls, so let it suffice that the camera showed us the real thing. The journeys across the Atlantic gave us an idea of life on board, and we went away feeling a slight remorse at having finished a long and interesting journey. " THE EARTHQUAKE OF NEW ZEALAND. On 20th February, P. Slingsby, Esq., gave us a very interesting lecture on " The Earthquake of New Zealand." He himself had been out there at the time recovering from ill health, and his descriptions had the colouring of experience. His lecture was supported by a number of very fine lantern slides.

To start with he gave us an idea of the Maori war-god defence, and life in their villages. Turning next to the occupations of North Island, he showed us some very fine slides of dairy farming and of the nature of the land before and after clearing for pasture.

We were also shown some slides of New Zealand's wool and cotton mills. Then he told us something of the country's sport, trout fishing, which is very popular, hunting of wild pigs, of which he had had experience, and reindeer hunting. The last two sports can be carried on without licences. Mountaineering is another sport, and we saw some very fine slides of Mount Egmont {8280 ft.). This country, as we saw, is very abundant in geysers and mud pools, the latter being a cure for rheumatism.

After dwelling so fully on North Island, he showed us a few views of South Island towns, followed by views of the main towns of New Zealand. He described the earthquake at the final stage of his lecture, showing us views of North Island towns and country scenes before and after the earthquake, which had not taken much toll of human life, but had done enormous damage otherwise.

SONG RECITAL. H. Hallas, Esq., gave a song recital on Saturday, 27th February. He started with some examples of music of the time of Purcell and then Handel. Purcell's " Lament for Dido," considered the most beautiful of laments, was not appreciated, perhaps because it seemed unsuitable. After this, however, he pleased the School more and more as he proceeded. The Handel

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songs were very well chosen and equally well sung, but the School did not become really enthusiastic until about half way through the recital. Eventually Mr. Hallas sang some well-known English folk songs and these brought the " house " down. They were at the conclusion of the programme, but he was forced to answer the encores ,in spite of the hard work he had had of singing an hour or more on end. To help out his voice he half-acted some of these folk songs, and this had the desired effect, for it saved him from singing during the loud mirthful applause. Mr. Hands' accompanist deserves special mention, as his excellent playing blended well with the voice and added the necessary " finesse " to the recital.

Junior School.

At the time of writing St. Olave's feels well able to give itself a pat on the back. Partly because we have kept clear from any serious illness and so have been able to keep work (and games) going " full steam ahead," and partly because we have again maintained an unbeaten side at Rugger. The team are to be congratulated on the keenness and energy they have put into their games, and we are sure that a keen and cheerful, spirit in the whole school goes a long way—not only towards playing well, but also towards working well.

At the beginning of term we again had Miss A. M. Brown from the R.T.S. who gave us an interesting lantern lecture on the Near East. " Stamps " have again been a great craze throughout the term ; in fact so many new collectors started that one of the shops in the town sold all its stock of albums ! The supply of "surprise" free packets from Mr. Ping's store caused excitement every now and then.

Music, Carpentry, and Boxing have occupied a good many of us in so-called " spare " time, not to speak of other activities which occupy time whether it is " spare " or not, e.g., marbles, darts, aeroplanes and clay ovens.

We are not sure whether any record should be made of the Olavite who caused such great excitement in Clifton with his equestrian exercises. It isn't everybody that is clever enough to get a free ride in a luxurious motor vehicle called up specially for the purpose. However, we have not heard that he wishes to perform the " star " turn again !

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One thing we are very sorry about.

That is, the School Concert had to be postponed. This postponement cannot really be attributed to us.

The Easter week-end is to be spent at School this year, and as our Sports are on the Thursday before Easter, we are all wondering what nice things are being planned for Easter Monday.

SALVETE. G. P. Border (D.B.).

J. M. Inglis (D.B.).

J. S. P. Phillips (D.B.).

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL GAMES. This term has been remarkable for the dryness of t he weather and the consequent splendid condition of the playing fields. The Senior Team have played Rugger as usual this term, and the XV won two of their matches and drew the third.

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The two games v. Clifton House School, Harrogate, resulted in wins of 61 points—Nil, and 49 points—Nil, respectively. The scores were not gained by loose rushes, but were the result of good heeling in the scrums and accurate handling by the halves and threequarters. Lockwood's place-kicking and touch-finding from the full-back position were very useful, and the strong running of Tyson, a centre-threequarter, always gained a lot of ground.

The match v. St. Bede's, Hornsea, was a very evenly contested one, and although we did most of the pressing a draw of 5 points each was a fitting result.

The tackling throughout the team has been of a higher standard altogether this season, and very little " necking " has been attempted. Macdonald, as hooker and leader of the forwards, was very useful and set a good example of hard work to his pack.

The following comprised the _team :—Lockwood (Captain), Tyson (Vice-Captain), Segar, Buckler (ma), Brockbank, Carlton, Walters, Greaves, Macdonald, Heywood, Ping, Windram, Colbeck, Buckler (mi), Croskell, and Cheong, who played wingthreequarter once in place of Brockbank.

The Athletic Sports are to be held on Thursday, Marc.s.h 24th.

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Scout News.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL JUNIOR TROOP. Our Scout work this term has been carried out after games on Tuesdays .and Thursdays, and in consequence has been curtailed to some extent through lack of time. Work in preparation for the first class scout badge has been done, and on two occasions we have been out on field work when the ground was too hard for rugger owing to frost.

WOLF CUBS. We have been particularly busy this term in spite of shorter meetings. We have started to make a toy theatre which is really beginning to look like a theatre at last. We hope to be able to give a performance on it next term. Inspiration for the theatre was given by an excellent show done specially for us by Miss Sally Toyne, whith we thoroughly enjoyed. The Red Six also gave us a real play, written and produced by their Sixer, and acted outside the Big School-room. It was a great success and we hope the other Sixes will follow their example.

Great work has been done towards the gaining of First Stars.

Everyone is now well on with the Tests, and we should like to congratulate Ping and Stembridge on winning theirs at the beginning of the term. Brockbank and Stembridge are ready to pass their Second Star, and are only waiting for an outside examiner to see them.

We did one afternoon's tracking to the Ings, during which we found a really muddy ditch to jump, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had an observation game on the way home which was won by the Blue Six, chiefly owing to the number of birds' nests which they found.

We are now looking forward to the Summer Term—Indians, Bandits, the Jungle !

NEW CUBS THIS TERM. P. Morison. F. N. Buckler.

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Old Peterite News.

C. L. Troop, following a notable debut in the last International frial, was selected as reserve for England in the Calcutta Cup match against Scotland. He has also been playing regularly for the Army and Richmond, and for Hampshire in the County Championship.

S. K. Kooka has appeared with success in the Oxford Boxing team.

J. F. Warin has been playing hockey for Yorkshire, and P. Storrs-Fox for the County Second XI. Both are in the Leeds University team.

N. W. Richardson has played in the Yorkshire Lacrosse team.

J. B. D. Chapman has been maintaining his fine form in the Harlequins' three-quarter line, and one is encouraged by the enthusiastic press notices to think that it will not be long before his play receives official recognition in the shape of an International Trial.

R. G. Bullen's performance in the University Squash Racquets match, which took place too late for inclusion in our last issue, is worthy of special notice. He brought off a feat that has never previously been accomplished in the match by beating his Oxford opponent, I. A. H. de Lyle, without the latter scoring a point, winning the set in two hands. This feat is very rarely accomplished in first-class squash, and Bullen's fine performance was all the more notable as de Lyle is an extremely useful player, and represents the University at racquets in addition.

A bust of the late Bishop George Forrest Browne, O.P., executed by Lady Hylton-Young, was unveiled in Bristol Cathedral last November.

Notes and Items.

We congratulate Capt. J. T. Davies on his promotion to Brevet-Major.

We congratulate E. A. Harrop, P. O. Dowson, N. W. D. Yardley, R. C. Baker, H. Wiseman, M. H. Seed, J. H. Patrick, J. R. Barton, D. Kirk and N. J. L. Brockbank on receiving their 1st XV colours, and J. E. Ruddock, D. Lyth, L. Attenborough, S. Dodds, R. Ogley, J. N. Emery, J. A. Brittain, W. Toulmin, J. E. Smart, H. K. Worsley, G. Douglas, G. C. Lee, J. F. Whalley and P. S. Atkinson on receiving their 2nd XV colours.

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We congratulate N. W. D. Yardley on playing for Yorkshire at Squash, for the Yorkshire Public Schoolboys at " rugger," and on being chosen to play for the Yorkshire Public Schoolboys at hockey, together with R. Ogley, S. Dodds, P. S. Atkinson, and F. P. Sedman. We also congratulate W. Toulmin and H. S. Eardley on playing for the Northumberland and Durham Public Schoolboys respectively at " rugger."

In the annual contest for the Drysdale Cup to be held at the R.A.C., on 18th April, the School will be represented by N. W. D. Yardley and T. W. Jenkins.

We congratulate T. W. Jenkins and R. C. Baker on receiving their squash colours.

We have been asked to insert a notice about Tancred Studentships in Divinity, Physic and Law, which are tenable at Cambridge and Lincoln's Inn. The full details are too long to insert en bloc in the " Peterite." Further information can be acquired from the Editors, and the actual forms of petition for the Studentships from G. H. Cholmeley, Esq., 28 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C. 2.

The following are to be congratulated on receiving their Hockey Colours :—S. Dodds, R. C. Baker, P. S. Atkinson, H. Wiseman, F. P. Sedman.

Commemoration Days will be held on July 23rd and 24th, Dr. Chapman has continued to give law lectures to the Sixth, and has again very generously presented some law books to the library. He is also offering a prize for law on the results of an examination to be held at the end of the term.

It may be noticed that the numbering of this volume does not follow on December's issue. We have reverted to the original scheme of numbering, and so rectified a printer's error of a few years back.

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Original Contributions.

Half a league, half a league, 'Half a league's turned up On to the hockey field Half the league lumbered; Onward the captain led " Won't they turn up?" he said.

On to the hockey field Only six lumbered. " They've cut the game again, Always it's the same."

And then the captain knew Someone had slumbered. " I'll have them thrashed," he said, Scratching his anxious head. " Boaters can play instead," Boaters five numbered. " I want to see at ten B league's five absent men From the last hockey game."

Up goes the warning.

Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Not even to deny.

Unhappy five, mourning !

Table to right Of them, Hon. Sec. to left of them, Captain in front of them, Both looking vicious.

Captain knows how to beat, Hon. Sec. is pretty neat.

So they beat quick retreat Feeling malicious.

BOATER.

Valete and Salvete.

SCHOOL HOUSE. VALETE. A. C. Macintosh. 1927-31. VIth Modern. School Monitor.

Head of School House. 2nd XI, 1929-30-31. Colours, 1930.

1st XI, 1930-31. 2nd XV, 1929-30-31. Colours, 1930-31.

Hockey XI. 1930. Squash team. Certificate A. C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C.

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0. Dowson. 1927-31. VIth Modern. House Monitor.

Colours, 1928.

2nd IV, 1930.

Coxed 2nd IV, 1928.

1st IV, 1931.

Colours, 1930.

1st IV Colours, 1930.

1st XV, 1930-312nd XV, 1929-30-31. Colours, 1930-31.

32. 1st XV Colours, 1931-32. Lance-Corporal in O.T.C. A. B. Cooper. .1.927-31. VIth Modern. 3rd IV, 1930-31.

Hon. Sec. of Scientific Society. Cadet in O.T.C. J. H. Denby. 1929-31. A2. 2nd XV, 1931-32. Squash team. Cadet in O.T.C. G. C. Lee. 1929-31. A2. 2nd XV, 1930-31-32. Colours, 1931-32. 3rd IV, 1931. Cadet in O.T.C. F. P. O. gmith. 1928-31. VIth Modern. 2nd XV, 1931-32.

Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE. Barnby, D. G. B3.

Cunningham, W. M. B1.

Richardson, W. F. B1.

From Manor.

Warin, R. P. VIth Modern.

P.

CLIFTON GROVE. SALVETE. A. W. Josephy. Al. D. McLean. B3.

D. W. Watson. B3. )

From Manor.

CLIFTON RISE. SALVETE.

H. A. Butler. A2.

P. S. Atkinson. Bl. A. J. Darton. A2.

J. Whalley. A2.

H. J. Ainsworth. B2.

N. B. Stephenson. Bi

From Manor.

CLIFTON MANOR. VALETE. M. H. Seed. 1926-31. Al. School Monitor. 2nd IV, 1930.

2nd IV Colours, 1930. 1st IV Colours, 1930. 1st IV, 1931.

2nd XV, 1930. 1st XV, 1931. 2nd XV Colours, 1931.

1st XV Colours, 1931. Certificate A. Lance-Corporal in O.T.C. J. H. Patrick. 1928-31. Al. House Monitor. 2nd XV, 1930.

1st XV, 1931. 2nd XV Colours, 1931. 1st XV Colours, 1931. 2nd XI, 1931. Certificate A, 1930. Lance-Corporal in O.T.C. B. W. Woodcock. 1928-31. Al. Cadet in O.T.C. W. R. Mann. 1928-31. A3. 2nd XI, 1930. 2nd XI Colours, 1920. 1st XI, 1930-31. 2nd XV, 1931. Cadet in O.T.C.

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DAY BOYS. VALETE.

J. R. Barton. 1929-31. B2. 2nd XV, 1930. 2nd XV Colours, 1930. 1st XV, 1930-31. 1st XV Colours, 1931.

2nd XI, 1930-31. Cadet in O.T.C. D Kirk. 1927-31. B1. 2nd XV, 1930. 2nd XV Colours, 1930. 1st XV, 1930-31. 1st XV Colours, 1931. Cadet in O.T C F. A. Brown. 1930-31. A3. 2nd XV, 1931. Cadet in O.T.C. E. C. Bean. 1929-31. B1. Cadet in O.T.C. P. H. E. Shouksmith. 1929-31. A3.

J. S. Sproule. 1930-31. Bl. Cadet in O.T.C. 2nd XI, 1931.

Bl. 1929-31.

A. P. Crosk ell.

O.T.C.

Cadet in

Chapel.

The following were the preachers for the term :Jan. 24. Septuagesima.-The Headmaster. „ 31. Sexagesima.-Rev. F. H. Barnby.

Feb. 7. Quinquagesima. Organ Recital : P. H. Sykes, M.A. „ 14. 1st Sunday in Lent.-Lantern Lecture : Rev. C. C. Bell, M.A., Canon of York. „ 31. 2nd Sunday in Lent.-Address by the Headmaster in Big Hall. „ 28. 3rd Sunday in Lent.-Sacred Music.

Mar. 6. 4th Sunday in Lent.-Service at Garrison Church, 10 a.m. „ 13. .5th Sunday in Lent.-10 a.m. * Rev. H. N. Hodd, M.A., 0.P., Curate of Leeds Parish Church. „ 20. Palm Sunday.-Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 27. Easter Day.-The Headmaster.

Tuesday, March 22nd.-School Confirmation. Bishop Heywood of Hull. * Hodd had a distinguished career at St. Peter's. He was head of the School, Captain of Boats, Hon. Secretary of Football, and Under-Officer in the O.T.C. Besides these athletic achievements at School, he later became a Trial Eight's man at Oxford.

His other activities included being head librarian and editor of the " Peterite."

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The Rev. Canon C. C. Bell gave a lecture with slides on " The Architecture of York Minster," on Sunday, February 14th, at 8 p.m. He started with a historical introduction to show the development of Christianity in the North of England, thus leading to the foundation of the Minster. This introductory part was somewhat too long perhaps, for it shortened the time for the architecture, but we all had a good grounding when he came to the latter part of his lecture. The slides were excellent in showing every detail, and Canon Bell pointed out the wonders of the Minster in. a very interesting manner. He gave us all the information that is essential to enable one to appreciate the Minster properly. We hope the " howler " of the examination candidate from this school, who admitted that he could not attempt an essay on an English Cathedral, will not be repeated.

On Sunday evening, February 28th, there was a recital of Bach and Handel Sacred Music in the Chapel. The orchestra was present, though not quite in full strength. The Bach Church CantataS were performed quite successfully and the choir did their bit well, but the school considered this part of the programme rather above their heads, and appreciated it more with their eyes than ears. " He shall feed His Flock " was easily the best item. Miss E. C. M. Toyne sang this beautifully, and the orchestra made an effective accompaniment, playing very softly with muted strings. The descant, sung by Miss Toyne, to " Praise to the Holiest " was also effective.

The Overture to " Jeptha " went well, but called for a more accomplished orchestra, as it was rather too much for some of the violinists. The Handel items were, in fact, more suited to the school's taste, though the Bach Cantatas were performed well.

The programme is given below.

PROGRAMME. Music by J. S. Bach (1685-1750), and Handel (1685-1759).

1. Overture Handel " Jeptha " 2. Extended Chorale " Jesu, Joy of man's desiring " Bach 3. Recitative and Aria (from " Messiah ") Handel Recit. : " Then shall the eyes."

Aria : " He shall feed His Flock."

4. Sinfonias from Church Cantatas, Nos. 150 and 196 Bach (a) No. 150 : " Unto Thee, 0 Lord, do I lift up mine eyes." (b) No. 196: " The Lord hath been mindful of us."

5. Sarabande (from Second French Suite) Bach 6. Extended Chorale " What God doth, that alone is right " Bach 7. Chorale " My soul, there is a country far beyond the stars " Bach

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Library..

The following have been added to the Library :— A. 225a—Jeeves Omnibus—P. G. Wodehouse.

B. II 16—Laws of Pianoforte Technique—Matthay.

F. VIII 2a—Shakespearean Dictionary—Cunliffe.

9—Shakespearean Tragedy—A. C. Bradley.

9a—Shakespeare's Workmanship—Quiller-Couch.

17a—Wordsworth, Lectures and Essays—Garrod.

G. III 4r--King Lear—First Folio Facsimile.

G. III 75—Little Plays of St. Francis—Laurence Housman (Presented by Miss Moore).

G. VII 27b—The London Perambulator—James Bone.

K. V 11 a. b. c.—History of English Law, 3 vols.—Holdsworth.

D.—History of English Legal Institutions—Carter.

E.—Concise Legal History—Hammond.

F.—Leading Cases in Constitutional Law—Thomas.

G.--Pitman's Elementary Law—Cope.

(Presented by W. T. S. Stallybrass, D.C.L.)

School Officers.

W. Allport (Head of Clifton Rise).

J. A. Brittain (Head of Clifton Grove).

H. A. Butler.

J. N. Emery (Head of School House).

N. J. L. Brockbank (Head of Day Boys).

C. E. T. Moore.

F. P. Marrian.

F. W. P. Lupton.

D. F. Dodd.

E. A. Harrop.

W. Allport.

Captain of Hockey : J. A. Brittain.

Hon. Sec. of Hockey : E. A. Harrop.

Captain of Boats : N. W. D. Yardley.

Hon. Sec. of Squash : H. A. Butler.

C.S.M. of 0.7'.C. Editors of 'The Petertte' : J. A. Brittain. j. N. Emery.

N. J. L. Brockbank.

C. E. T. Moore.

J. A. Brittain.

Librarians : N. J. L. I3rockbank.

D. F. Dodd.

F. P. Marrian.

E. A. Harrop.

School Monitors

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Obituaries.

J. It FOWLER. Gt.r. Vd74" We regret to announce the death of J. H. Fowler, Esq., O.P. The following appreciations have been taken from The Times of January 18th and 19th.

ENGLISH LITERATURE IN SCHOOLS. Mr. John Henry Fowler, late Sixth Form master at Clifton College, who died at BristOl on Saturday at the age of 72, was a schoolmaster of culture and humanity who was also a scholar of attainments in modern English literature. He had a strong sense of the opportunities his profession gave for the influencing - of character by instruction lying outside the regular educational curricula, and he never subscribed to the view that the claims of modern life make early specialization at school desirable. In a letter to The Times last year he summed up from this point of view the experience of 35 years of teaching. He was satisfied that his own methods, of which the inclusion of a regular English essay was the principal, were nearly always justified in the after-life of those whom he had taught. And many generations of his pupils would agree that what they learnt from him outside their special course, in whatever specific form it was given, was of lasting value.

Fowler was the eldest son of the Rev. H. Piggin, of Hanley, Staffordshire. After attending Manchester Grammar School and St. Peter's School, York, he was elected in 1880, with Sir Michael .

Sadler(MstofUnivyCleg)adthSirA.V Paton, of Liverpool, to one of the 13 classical scholarships on the old foundation of Trinity College, Oxford, then under the Presidency of the Rev. John Percival. There he took a first class in Honour Moderations, and (soon after adopting his mother's surname) a first class in Literae Humaniores.

In 1886 he was awarded the Chancellor's Prize for an English essay on " The -Influence of the Theatre on -Life and Character." As an undergraduate he had been one of the founders of the College " Gryphon " Essay and Debating Society, and had taken special interest :in the literary subjects which became first his hobby and then his occupation as .a schoolmaster.

After eight years' work with the Classical Sixth form at Manchester Grammar School, -Fowler was appointed by Dr. Glazebrook to an assistant mastership at Clifton College, which he held until 1920, partly in charge of the Lower Sixth form, partly as generally responsible for the direction of English _studies in the Upper School. Like his friend there, Mr. S. T. Irwin, he was content to exercise his influence unobtrusively and

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just where it would appeal to suitable individuals ; but, while he was singularly placid and even staid, his character was felt to be forcible by reason of the depth and sincerity of his intellectual and moral convictions. His earlier publications—from 1909 to 1920—were mostly selections, e.g., from Gibbon or de Quincey, or " English Prose, 1470 to 1900," or as " English Exercises " ; but a sort of primer on the " Teaching of English Composition " attracted some attention and encouraged him to put out more original work. In 1922 he produced by request a competent memoir in one volume of Bishop Hicks of Lincoln, whom he had known well at Manchester. Later, he published scholarly annotations to Palgrave's Golden Treasury and (in collaboration with Mr. R. L. Binyon) a " Golden Treasury of Modern Lyrics."

Fowler devoted much of his leisure after his retirement to the works of Thomas Hardy. He edited scenes from The Dynasts, wrote introductions to some of the Wessex novels, and delivered several lectures on Hardy which attracted the attention not only of local literary associations but of the British Academy.

His own style was singularly clear and correct, and seemed to reflect the simplicity of his character and his quiet enjoyment of life, in which (in spite of some domestic anxieties) he could say he never had a moment's unhappiness " except in attending public meetings." He was married, but had no family.

Mr. A. V. Houghton, Secretary of the English Association, writes :— May I, as one who, for many years, has had the privilege and pleasure of seeing Mr. J. H. Fowler every month, add to the excellent obituary notice published in The Times of January 18th a word or two in appreciation of the very valuable services which he gave to the English Association?

Mr. Fowler was one of the founders of the association in 1906, and showed his confidence in its aims and activities by instituting a branch at Bristol in 1907. He was still at the time of his death a member, of its executive committee, whose meetings in London he attended most regularly, and the work he did for the association and its branches, both as lecturer and as writer, to encourage a high standard of scholarship in the teaching of our language and literature and to spread a knowledge and love of it cannot be over-estimated. Indeed, it is true to say that most of his publications, to which your article refers, began in the form of pamphlets (" English Literature in Secondary Schools," " The Teaching of English Composition," " De Quincey as Literary Critic," " The Novels of Thomas Hardy "), which were first published by the association. Perhaps the work of his which had the most far-reaching effect was that on " School Libraries,"

213 which he wrote for the association in 1915, and for which there was so great a demand that it was revised by him and issued again in 1928. The English Association owes him a very great debt of gratitude, and his death is a very severe loss to its members.

The School was represented at the funeral, which took place at Bristol, by the Rev. P. E. Lord.

In addition to reprinting this notice from the " Times," we reproduce below the obituary and some more appreciations from the " Manchester Guardian." The cuttings were sent by the editors of the paper, who asked us specially to include them in the " Peteritc."

Mr. J. H. Fowler, late Sixth Form master at Clifton College, who died at Bristol on Saturday, at the age of 72, was for eight years master of the Classical Sixth at Manchester Grammar School. He had himself been a pupil at the Manchester Grammar School and at St. Peter's School, York. He had a distinguished undergraduate career at Oxford, where he was elected, with Sir Michael Sadler, to a classical scholarship on the old foundation of Trinity College, and subsequently took a double first in Greats.

Even in those early days of his teaching career when he was a master at the Manchester Grammar School his exposition of the classics was illuminated and warmed by an ardent enthusiasm for that English literature to which in later years he came to devote more and more of his attention. He was an excellent reader, and to his reading aloud of some of the great passages of the English masters of prose and verse many of his pupils owed their first insight into the meaning and value of literature. Intellectually and morally he was a man of broad humanity, with a passionate devotion to truth both of mind and of conduct, to whom anything loose or shuffling in speech, thought, or behaviour was a cause of genuine distress. He was too fastidious to cheapen his teaching with any of the demagogic arts, and so his appeal was not universal ; but to those capable of the best he was an unfailing inspiration. In his personal relations a somewhat cold and formal exterior hid the warmest heart ; in spite of a natural diffidence, he spared himself no pains to get to know intimately the boys he was teaching, to win their confidence and friendship, not so much for his own happiness as with a view to increasing the opportunities of inspiring them with his own ideals. An idealist he was first and last, who never spared himself in the service of the ideals he worshipped, rigorously training and coercing a naturally delicate constitution to stand the strain of an exhausting devotion to his work ; morally incapable of an unclean or unkind thought ; intellectually resolved, with a gradually increasing purpose, to

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devote his energy and abilities to the apostolic mission of spreading as widely as possible his own enthusiasm for what is best in human thought and expression.

A GOOD SIXTH FORM. Many Manchester people will read with regret the announcement of the death of J. H. Fowler. He was at 'his retirement, some pears back,, Sixth Form master of Clifton College, but he will also be remembered by an older generation as Classical Sixth Form master at the Manchester Grammar School. He left Manchester for Clifton soon after Glazebrook, the High Master, but Manchester had had his younger and possibly his best years.

Certainly he was a very successful teacher. He was rather mincing in -manner and speech, prim to old-maidishness, and a precisian in matters of form—qualities that one would hardly expect to endear him to northern schoolboys, yet have undoubtedly had their value, for Lancashire boys rarely lack natural vigour and force, and Fowler brought them the elegancies and subtleties.

Outside his school work Fowler was best known as a writer on the teaching of English. Exquisite Latinist as he was, he taught Latin and Greek as though they were part of English, never as mere philology. In consequence he made the Greek and Latin classics really alive. You were never allowed to forget that exact scholarship and good taste in a speech of Cicero were the preparation for the same qualities in the use of your own language. I fancy Lord Hewart, who was one of Fowler's favourite pupils, must have learned much from him.

I have just been looking at a photograph of a Manchester Grammar School Sixth Form under Fowler in the early nineties.

Out of twenty boys in it one became head of the Treasury, Lord Bradbury, another is Professor Williamson, of Bedford College, another is an eminent journalist known to some of your readers as a " student of war." Five others became Indian civil servants, including such names as Henriques, Dixon, and Vernon. Yet another was Sir James Mason, who developed Kelantan, in the Malay States, became a mighty hunter, and •was killed by a fall from his horse yon the first day of his Governorship of British North Borneo. There are two future Craven Scholars and one Ireland Scholar in the photograph—a good Sixth Form, I think.

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We regret to announce the death of Canon T. B. B. Ferris, O.P., formerly a master at this, School ;. the following obituary notice is reprinted from The TiMeS

of December 14th, 1931 :—

CANON FERRIS. Canon Thomas Boys Barraclough Ferris, who died at Nottingham on Saturday, at the age of 86, held the rectory of Gonalston, Notts., for 29' years, and when he retired in 1926,, he had completed 58 years' service, having been ordained in 1868.

This year he assisted at two Nottingham churches. From St. Peter's School, York, he went to University College, Durham, and, obtaining high honours in mathematics, was elected a Fellow of Durham University. For 11 years he was a master at his old school, and was successively vicar of St. Thomas, the Groves, York, and St. Matthew's, Nottingham. In 1.897 he was made Hon. Canon Omnium Sanctorum in Southwell Cathedral.

In Masonry he was P.P.G.C. and P.P.G.S.W. Canon Ferris married, in 1870, Maria Teresa, daughter of Dr. William Swaine, of York, and had eight sons and two daughters.

We regret to announce the death of Miss Isobel Owen, sister to the Rev. Canon E. C. Owen, headmaster of this School' from 1900 to .1913, during which time Miss Owen took an active part in the management of the School House. We take the liberty of reproducing the following appreciation from The Times.

MISS ISOBEL OWEN. A friend writes :—May I send a few words in affectionate memory of Miss Mary Isobel O'Brien Owen, who, as announced The Times of February 22nd, has died at Wychbold in Vicarage, Droitwich, where her brother, Canon E. C. Owen, has been vicar since 1930. Miss Owen was with Canon Owen at York, where he was headmaster of St. Peter's School from 1900 to 1913 ; but her greatest work was done at King William's College, Isle of Man, where, during her brother's time of office for the 17 years from 1913 to 1930, she devoted herself unsparingly and untiringly to the service of the college.

Generations of old boys will hear of Miss Owen's death with a sense of personal sorrow; and among them, as among the masters and boys of King William's, the memory of her unfailing kindness, her entire forgetfulness of self, and her deep. interest in every concern of the college, and specially in the province of music, will be an unfailing inspiration.

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Contemporaries.

The following contemporaries have been received since the last number of this magazine :— " Cuthbertian " ; " Giggleswick Chronicle " ; " Reptonian " ; " Stonyhurst Magazine " ; " Johnian " (2) ; " Haileyburian " (2) ; " Dovorian " (2) ; " Leodiensian " (2) ; " Hymerian " ; " Sedberghian " (2) ; " Danensis " ; " Eastbournian " ; " Framlinghamian " ; " Denstonian " ; " Monktonian " ; " Limit " ; " Ousel " (2) ; " Dunelmian."

ROYAL (DICK) VETERINARY COLLEGE, EDINBURGH. Principal

O. CHARNOCK BRADLEY, M.D., D.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.

After attendance on complete courses of instruction in this College, students may proceed to the Examinations for the Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (M.R.C.V.S.) and for the Diploma in Veterinary State Medicine (D.V.S. M .)

Students of the College may also present themselves for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Science conferred by the University of Edinburgh.

The College being recognised as a Central Institution under the Education (Scotland) Act, 1908, students are eligible for Bursaries granted by the Education Committees in Scotland.

A copy of the College Calendar, containing particulars of Scholarships, Fellowships, etc., may be obtained on application to A. C. DOULL, C.A., A.S.A.A., Secretary and Treasurer.

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