Dec 1932

the Vacate.

Vol. XXVI.

DECEMBER, 1932.

No. 272.

Eoitorial.

One of the many unpleasant duties confronting an editor is that of writing an editorial; in fact, we are almost persuaded to follow the example of one of our esteemed contemporaries and omit this brain-racking item altogether ; however, perhaps that is going a little too far, so we will compromise by saying as little as possible.

Outstanding among the events of the term was the Pickering Expedition of the O.T.C., comments on which appear elsewhere.

Stories concerning the similar expedition of 1927 are still in circulation, which go to show how deep an impression these events make.

The new organ has at last been installed, and was officially opened towards the middle of the term. Students of antiquity will doubtless regret the passing of the old organ, with its amazing variety of constitutional weaknesses. However, it had become " humorous in a quiet sort of way, but not really helpful," as Christopher Robin once said of Winnie-the-Pooh, and it was really high time that it was put out of its pain.

The Football XV has had a somewhat disappointing season ; its disappointment, however,. can be as nothing to that of Mr. Davies, who has been prevented by illness from taking any part in the coaching. The School extends to him its heartiest sympathy.

At the same time we are deeply grateful to the Headmaster for the way in which he has stepped into the breach by coaching the teams himself. This has involved a great deal of work and the refereeing of innumerable games in far from pleasant weather—no mean task for one whose time is already well filled.

We offer our heartiest congratulations to those Old Peterites who have acquitted themselves with honour on the football field— particularly to J. B. D. Chapman and C. L. Troop, who played in the first International Trial; we hope to see them take part in

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further trials. In other realms of sport Old Peterites have been well to the fore.

Finally we should like to convey our sympathy to Mrs. Toyne on being prevented, by a most annoying illness, from producing the play. She has for many years taken a leading part in the School theatricals, and her absence will be a disappointment to all.

A Suggestion to Old Peterites.

2nd December, 1932.

Dear Old Peterites, As you are well aware the depressed period through which we are passing has seriously affected the opportunities of boys now leaving the School and those who have left during the past year or two.

During the past year I can say without exaggeration that I have averaged about 20 letters or interviews a week with boys, Old. Boys or employers in the endeavour to place Old Peterites successfully.

The ordinary channels are dry and I have found that personal application—I . might almost call it bombardment—is necessary in most cases. I do not grudge the time, if one can fit the round peg into 'a round hole. One of the most successful efforts has been through- the co-operation of the Old Peterite, M. R. Jones, who outlined 'a scheme for training and then placing suitable Old Boys in the Trans.vaal. In 1931-2 three have done well and made a good start—One especially- well. But only one or two can be absorbed each year and no more can be taken until October, 1933,- if then.

I should never recommend boys to become " remittance " men in the Colonies. My suggestion is that Old Peterites with businesses might be able to help, and that Old Peterites without businesses might notify me of any openings. This would be of great assistance to me in running my Peterite Labour Bureau, which is a new and most important development at this School.

My second suggestion is that any Old Peterites who might care to follow the example of the six Old Peterites, whose initials begin with " C " would be doing a most useful work. The six " C's " guaranteed per annum and their £30 has been granted to an Old Boy who would not otherwise have been able to go to Cambridge. The - School Exhibition Fund is badly in .need of assistance. • It is almost entirely supported by voluntary subscriptions, and these have fallen from the peak, £160, to £56.

263 Those who feel that they would not like to guarantee a sum for a period of years might prefer to give a subscription to this most necessary fund.

There is no need for the donor's initials to begin with " C," nor need he or she be an Old Peterite. Old Peterites have been notoriously generous to the School in the past and now I ask them, if possible, to help other Old Peterites, or would-be Peterites, over these difficult times.

I remain, yours sincerely, S. M. TOYNE, Headmaster.

Oxforo letter.

Oxford, Michaelmas Term, 1932.

To the Editors of " The Peterite."

Dear Sirg.

The first term of the Academic year is, perhaps, the most uneventful and easy-going of the three, and time glides by almost unnoticed. For. that base-date of university life, schools, seems nearer in the past than in the future, and the various sporting events, by which some are wont to mark the passing of time, are also yet to come. The Hilary Term has Toggers and °uppers, the Trinity Term, Schools and Eights Week ; but the Michaelmas Term, lacking a major event, is a time of discovery, for Freshmen, of ways and habits; for Second-year men, of what has to be done in the future; for Third-year men, of what might have been done in the past.

At the end of last term we lost our Vice-President, J. C. Yates, and H. R. Patrick, who had completed their allotted span. We were glad to welcome J. A. Brittain (B.N.C.), N. J. L. Brockbank (Balliol), C. E. T. Moore (Hertford) and D. H. West (St. John's), all of whom seem successfully to have entered upon their various paths to fame. We have to congratulate J. A. Brittain and D. H. West upon being picked for Freshmen's Hockey Trials. Of our other members, J. E. C. Hill (Balliol) has been adding to his successes in the athletic world.

On November 9th H.R.H. the Prince of Wales visited Oxford to open the extension to the Taylorian Institute. The new wing supplies a great want and its style is commonly regarded as being worthy of the rest of the building. After the ceremony, the Prince

264 went on to his old college, Magdalen, where he opened a new block of rooms. Balliol has also increased its accommodation by converting Holywell Manor into sets of rooms for Undergraduates and Fellows. Residence here was provided with the spice of surprise in the early weeks of the term, owing to a lightning strike of the servants. Upon a certain morning, the inhabitants of Holywell Manor awoke—instead of being awakened—to find themselves upon their own resources as regards breakfast, fires, etc.

University College also has opened a hostel at the Northern end of St. Giles. This tendency on the part of the colleges is viewed with growing concern by the Oxford landladies.

Certain sections of the London press have recently reached the conclusion that Oxford is rapidly going over to Socialism.

This somewhat remarkable opinion would seem to have been promoted by the efforts of some undergraduates to entertain the " Hunger Marchers " on their way to Westminster, by the result of a debate at the Union, and by the prominence given to the activities of the October Club. Those who know the university political clubs, will remember that their barks are much worse than their bites, and the October Club has already experienced the disapproval of, at any rate, a part of the undergraduate community.

In conclusion, we follow the School's activities with great interest, and may we wish it continued success in the future.

We remain, Your obedient servants, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

Cambriogc 'Letter.

Cambridge, November, 1932.

To the Editors of " The Peterite," Dear Sirs, Once again it is time for us to send you news of ourselves and the great University in which we work. This term has been as usual a successful one for the 'Varsity and her O.P. sons.

We have had a very useful " rugger " side out this term, which has always managed to find its best form when most needed, and is at present playing exceptionally well. On the river we have two very proficient crews who are now rowing on the new swivel row-

265 locks. We look forward with confidence to the race in April. We also inflicted a crushing defeat on the sister University at badminton.

In town there has been very little sensation this term with the exception of several bouts of " all-in " wrestling. These have proved both popular and riotous. So popular were they, in fact, that in the Poppy Day " Rag " we had some very exciting " allout " wrestling in the market square.

We have been very pleased to see the splendid successes of Old Peterites on the " rugger " field this term, particularly Chapman and Troop playing in the International Trials. Also J. D. Burrows' fine performance in playing for his county at full-back.

Peterites will be interested to know that our late and learned President, N. H. Sutcliffe, has secured a post in Kent, and is now engaged in cramming unfortunates for exams.

A. L. B. Pattinson (St. Catharine's), our learned and by now almost venerable President, is working very hard this term. However, he finds time to play. hockey for St. Catharine's. He is also an enthusiastic golfer.

J. B. Doyle (Gonville and Caius) spends his time, as usual, on the river, and is rowing at four in the Caius first boat. In his spare time he plays " squash."

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H. J. B. Greaves (Peterhouse) is, we understand, a leading light in Peterhouse Boat Club. He is to be seen by the gasworks almost any afternoon coaching his crews in the true Fairbairn style.

He is to be congratulated on rowing in the trials early in the term.

Of J. R. Pope (Peterhouse) we have seen very little this term.

He has, however, been seen in Cambridge with a squash racket, so perhaps this is what he does with his time.

D. V. Hewitt (Wescott House) is another elusive member— perhaps this is because he has forsaken his college (Kings) and is now resident in Westcott House. .

A. L. Hicks (St. John's) is not this term engaged on the construction of a car or aeroplane. In fact, on his own confession, he is doing practically nothing.

W. Mc C. Scott (Emmanuel) has been doing great things on the " rugger " field for his college this term. He also has a story about working, this he said was in view of the second M.B. in December. We are not surprised to hear that he has subsequently thought better of it.

266 H. F. Whalley (Emmanuel) is very definitely a " dark horse.

He plays " rugger " for Emmanuel 2nd XV, but otherwise engages in no traceable activities. He has already passed part of his 2nd M.B. W. L. Seaborne (Queen's) periodically plays goal for Queen's first XI at hockey. He also turns out for their third " rugger " team. He reads geography in his spare time and consequently is to be seen floating about on the river with a boatload of dons. This with a view to measuring its speed or taking its pulse or something equally enlightening.

W. Allport (Pembroke), our sole reinforcement this term, is to be congratulated on playing regularly for Pembroke at hockey. He also turned out for Cambridge Wanderers. He is continuing his first M.B. this term.

We conclude by wishing the School every success in work and on the sports field during the Easter Term.

We remain, Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERIVES.

Ipctcrite Lieut.-Colonel W. T. C. Huff am, C.B.O., M.C., V.D., has been appointed Honorary A.D.C. to the Viceroy of India_ H. F. S. Gedge is a member of the Light Motor Patrol Unit of the Bombay Battalion A.F. (1), of which Col. Huffam is the Commanding Officer, and which recently played a considerable part in suppressing communal riots in Bombay F. R. W. Hemsley has been appointed Assistant for Research in the Department of Experimental Pathology and Cancer Research at Leeds University.

J. B. D. Chapman has been playing Tor the -Harlequins, and played on the England side in the first international trial at Sunderland. C. L. Troop, who plays for Aldershot Services, played on the Possibles side in the same trial.

J. D. Burrows has been playing at full-back for the Yorkshire X V.

267K. G. Chilman and H. G. Coates have represented Yorkshire at Hockey, and L. C. Hatt has played for Leicestershire.

C. H. P. Bellwood,"lst Bn. Leicestershire Regt., left Catterick in October and has arrived at Ambala, where we gather he finds life no less distressing than elsewhere. Presumably we may expect him on leave any day.

We congratulate N. K. Lindsay - on his recent speeches in the House of Commons, where he is fast winning himself a reputation.

E. J. Hutchins, for some years an assistant master at the School, has been appointed Headmaster Of" Varridean SC:hool, Brighton.

N. R. Richardson has represented Yorkshire at Lacrosse.

We extend our deepest sympathy to W. R. Mann, until recently resident at the Manor, who is 'lying dangerously ill in a York hospital suffering from typhoid .fevex, and express the hope that he will be speedily restored to health.

F. W. Wilcock has recently been appointed Assistant Demonstrator in Dental Surgery at Leeds University.

3n Memoriam.

We regret to announce the death of Leslie Hood, who died on September 3rd, 1932, aged 56. He was at the original S. Olave's, under the Rev. H. A. Wilson before coming to S. Peter's. Leslie Hood was a very fine athlete and gymnast and soon after leaving school became one of. Sandow's show pupils and won his gold medal—no easy achievement. Among other sports at which he excelled were wrestling and skating, at both of which he won many trophies. In 1911 he was awarded his Cresta Run colours and until the beginning• of his illness, 3 years ago, he remained one of the best waltzers on the Ice Rink at Manchester and in the Engadine.

Always a fine example of physical fitness, his illness came as a double blow, but he bore it with wonderful courage and was cheerful to the end.

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%chool efficerz.

MONITORS. J. N. EMERY (Head of School House).

F. W. P. LUPTON (Head of Clifton Grove).

D. F. DODD. E. A. G. HARROP (Head of Day Boys).

N. W. D. YARDLEY. S. DODDS. R. C. BAKER. G. DOUGLAS (Head of Clifton Rise).

D. G. LUPTON. R. OGLEY.

Captain of Football.—N. W. D. YARDLEY. Hon. Sec. of Football.—R. C. BAKER. Captain of Squash.--N. W. D. YARDLEY. Captain of Shooting.—J. N. EMERY. C.S.M. in O.T.C.—R. C. BAKER.

Editors of the " Peterite "—

J. N. EMERY.

D. F. DODD.

D. G. LUPTON.

W. TOTJLMIN.

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Oatete ana %aivete.

School House.

VALETE. School Monitor -VIth Classical.

1927-32.

C. E. T. Moore.

1931-32. Played for Hockey XI, 1932. Hon. Sec. of Tennis, 1931-32. Editor of The Peterite. Certificate A, 1930.

Sergeant in 0.T.C. E. A. Whitaker. 1928-32. A2. Ilduse Monitor, 1932. Played Played for 2nd Hockey XI, 1932. for 2nd XV, 1931-32.

Drum Major in O.T.C. 1929-32. A3. Coxed 3rd IV, 1930. Cadet W. S. Bagshaw. in O.T.C. R. C. Bygott. 1929-32. A2. Cadet in O.T.C. R. J. L. Wall. 1929-32. VIth Modern. Cadet in O.T.G. P. D. G. Allen. 1929-32. A2. Cadet in 0.T.C. Cadet in A. D. Falconer. 1929-32. A2. Coxed 3rd IV, 1931.

O.T.C. H. J. Tennant.

1931-32.

B2.

SALVETE.

J. M. Buckler. B2.

N. L. Colbeck. B3.

J. B. Dixon. Bi. G. E. L. Graham. B1.

M. B. Marwood. B1.

J. A. Russell. B1.

C. A. Smart. B1.

J. R. Tyson. B2.

Clifton Rise.

VALETE. W. Allport. 1927-32. VIth Modern. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Rise. Head of School. Hockey XI, 1928-29-30-31-32.

Colours, 1929. Captain of Hockey, 1930-31-32. 2nd XI, 1928.

Colours, 1928. 1st XI, 1929-30-31-32. Colours, 1929.

Captain of Cricket, 1930-31-32. 2nd XV, 1929-30. Colours, 1929-30. 1st XV, 1929-30-31-32. Colours, 1929-30. Hon. Sec. of Football, 1930-31-32. Certificate A, 1929.

Sergeant in O.T.C. H. A. Butler. 1926-32. A2. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor, 1931.

2nd XV, 1928-29.

Colours, 1929-30.

1st XV, 1929-30. Colours, 1929-30. Captain of Football, 1930-3132. 3rd IV, 1928. 1st IV, 1929-30-31-32. 1st IV Colours, 1929.

Captain of Boats, 1930-31.

Certificate A, 1929.

C.S.M. in O.T.C. Victor Ludorum, 1930-31-32.

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School Monitor, F. P. Marrian. 1928-32. VIth Classical.

1931-32. Played for 2nd XI, 1932. Certificate A, 1931.

Corporal in O.T.C. D. H. West. 1928-32. VIth Modern. House Monitor, 1931-32.

Hockey XI, 1930-31-32. Colours, 1931. 2nd XV, 1930-31-32.

2nd XI, 1931-32. Certificate A, 1931. L. -Cpl. in 0.T.C. G. D. Stibbard. 1926-32. A2. House Monitor, 1931-32. 3rd IV, 1932. 2nd IV Captain, 1932. Certificate A, 1931.

Corporal in 0.T.C. D. Lyth. 1930-32. A2. 1st XV, 1931-32. 2nd XV Colours 1931-32. 2nd XI, 1932. Cadet in O.T.C. A. J. Darton. 1929-32. A2. Coxed 2nd IV, 1931. Colours, 1931.

Coxed 1st IV, 1932.

Colours, 1932.

Cadet in O.T.C. W. R. Middlebrook. 1929-32. A2. Cadet in O.T.C. B. P. Barker. 1929-32. A3. Cadet in 0.T.C. SALVETE. J. M. Dickenson. B1.

P. A. Johnstone. A2.

P. D. Johnstone. B3.

C. H. Vasey. Bl.

Clifton Grove.

VALETE. 1927-32.

VIth Classical.

School Monitor, J. A. Brittain.

1930-32. Head of Clifton Grove. 2nd XI, 1928-29-30; colours, 1929. Played for 1st XI, 1929. 1st XI, 1930-31-32; colours, 1932. Hockey XI, 1930-31-32; colours, 1931.

Hon. Secretary of Hockey, 1932. 2nd XV, 1930-31-32; colours, 1931-32. Played for 1st XV, 1931-32. Editor of " The Peterite." Certificate A, 1929. Sergeant in O.T.C. H. S. Eardley. 1929-32. A3. House Monitor. 3rd IV, 1932.

2nd IV cap, 1932. Cadet in O.T.G. E. D. Ratter. 1928-32. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. A. W. Josephy.

1929-32.

VIth Modern.

2nd XT. 1932; colours, 1932. Played for 1st XI, 1932. Certificate A, 1932.

L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. J. K. Kooka. 1928-32. A3. Cadet in 0.T.C. SALVETE. P. W. Kirkness. B2.

M. A. Carlton. Bl. C2

Day Boys.

VALETE. N. J. L. Brockbank. 1926-32. VIth Classical. School Monitor.

Head of Day Boys. 2nd XV, 1930-31; colours, 1931-32.

1st XV, 1931-32; colours, 1931-32. Played for Hockey XI, 1932. Editor of " The Peterite. - Certificate A, 1930.

Sergeant in O.T.G. S. Wareham. 1925-32. VIth Modern. House Monitor. 2nd IV, 1932. Colours, 1932.

H. Wiseman. 1928-32. A2. House Monitor. 2nd XV, 1929-30.

1st XV, Colours, 1929-30.

Played for 1st XV, 1929-30.

1930-31-32. Colours, 1931-32. Hockey XI, 1931-32.

Colours, 1932. 2nd XI, 1930-31-32. Colours, 1932. Played for Yorkshire Public Schoolboys at Hockey, 1932. Cadet in O.T.C. L. Attenborough. 1926-32. A3. 2nd XV, 1931-32. Colours, 1931-32. Played for 1st XV, 1931-32. 3rd IV, 1932. 2nd IV cap, 1932. Certificate A, 1931. Corporal in 0.T.C. W. M. Brook. 1926-32. A3. Certificate A, 1932. L.-Cpl. in O.T.C. J. L. Addison. 1928-32. B2. Cadet in O.T.C. J. D. Tattersall. 1928-32. A3. Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE. C. Lockwood. B2.

J. D. Collins. B3.

C. Greaves. B3.

A. G. Douglass. B3.

C. F. Lennie. B3.

C. Biscombe. B3.

C. H. Cheong. B2.

Commemoration 3Days.

We were fortunate again this year in having fine weather for the Commemoration Day celebrations on the Saturday, though the Friday was wet and prevented the annual cricket match against the Old Peterites being started till the Saturday. The gym. squad on the newly-adopted site, between the marquees and the tennis court, gave their usual good display, for which we have largely to thank their instructor, Sgt.-Major Puddick.

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The prize-giving took place at 11 a.m. on the Saturday and the prizes were presented by the Dean Designate of York (the Very Reverend H. N. Bate), in the absence, through illness, of the BiShop of Carlisle.

The Archdeacon of York (Canon Cecil Cooper) presided, and also on the platform were the Bishop of Whitby, Sir John Hunt, Professor Jones and Mr. Greer (treasurer).

After welcoming the Dean, the Headmaster pointed out that the intellectual attainments of English boys are, as the result of a recent examination shows, far in advance of those of American students.

The examination, which was set by an American authority, was open to English and American boys, and, Mr. Toyne pointed out, pupils from the School had emerged very successfully.

Ofie pupil from the School, he said, headed the list, and was 18 months ahead of American boys, while another boy from the School, in other subjects, was three years ahead of American boys.

Mr. Toyne went on to say how difficult the year had been for educational authorities and parents and that he did not suppose that any of these bodies realised the difficulties encountered in trying to keep the School on a successful basis.

In regard to school economy, he said he could conceive of nothing more ridiculous than the dress of males and that he agreed with the recommendations of the Parents' Association, in their efforts to save the pockets of parents, and yet dress boys sensibly.

It was most important, he continued, that economic cuts should in no way be detrimental to educational advance. The decade after the War had produced undoubted progress, but in the midst of so much administration there was a dangerous tendency to forget the education of the child.

Referring to the School Certificate Examination, the Headmaster said that this had been robbed of a great deal of its original purpose and was fast deteriorating into a test of cramming. Many boys, he said, had been ruined by this examination, and industrialists were realising that they must adopt some other method for picking their men, than that of the School Certificate. The examination could be a useful one, he went on, and certain reforms ought to be brought in to restore it to its original purpose. Boys must be prepared to take their coats off, he continued. The great principle of education was to teach boys to be learners, not crammers.

Alluding to the Officers' Training Corps, he said he personally could not fathom the Government's policy. They cancelled camps because of economy and then suggested a more expensive camp.

He hoped the position would be made somewhat clearer next year.

273 In support of Mr. Toyne's speech, the Dean pointed out that education was something more than merely turning a boy out as a commercial asset.

Boys, he said, should be able to take hold on life, and, having taken hold, should not let go. But faith was essential, and it was not efficiency that mattered most, but efficiency directed to the right end.

The path we have to follow, said the Dean, is ever changing with the ever-changing world, but the essentials of life remain the same. " The ancient truth," he said, is always true, always simple, and always easy to forget."

In the afternoon the cricket match against the Old Peterites commenced, and ended in a draw, much in the School's favour.

The Gymnastic Display, the Aquatic Sports and the Art Exhibition passed off successfully on the Saturday, and the annual Boat Races against the Old Peterites were held on the previous day, the School 1st IV and 3rd IV winning, while the 2nd IV lost.

The Headmaster and Mrs. Toyne held an " At liome," and the Old Peterites their annual dinner on the Saturday.

The Chapel was artistically decorated by Mrs. Toyne and helpers for the Commemoration Service. The Rev. C. H. Lambert preached a very impressive and moving sermon to the School, and the singing was good. In general, the celebration passed off with the usual success and cheeriness which makes them such a delightful event to all Old Peterites and visitors.

Prize List, 1932.

The Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics : V. P. Marrian.

The Dean of York's Prize for Mathematics: D. F. Dodd.

Stephenson Memorial Prize for Greek : P. S. Maynard.

Whytehead Memorial Prize for Divinity—Senior, N. W. Smithson; Junior, W. B. Battrick.

The Headmaster's Prize for European History : J. A. Brittain.

The Headmaster's Prize for Latin Prose—Senior, J. A. Brittain; Junior, P. S. Maynard.

274 English Essay : J. A. Brittain.

Modern Languages—French, N. J. L. Brockbank ; German, S. Wareham.

Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes :St. Peter's—Senior, W. Allport ; Junior, D. McLean.

St. Olave's—Senior, E. N. Dickinson; Junior, P. S. Brenikov.

Law Prize, presented by Dr. Chapman : F. P. Marrian.

B.M.A. Medal for Science: G. C. Smith.

Art—Senior School, W. R. Iliffe; Junior School, J. M. Buckler, A. B. Fothergill.

Music : C. E. T.Moore.

Entertainments.

Joan of Arc. " On Saturday, October 22nd, a film, entitled " Joan of Are," was shown before the school, in the Big Hall.

This film, which was made with the co-operation of the French Government, depicted Joan's life from her summons to help France to her trial and subsequent martyrdom at the stake; the insufficiency of the sub-titles, however, and the mass of entirely irrelevant incidents made the story very difficult to follow.

The most we can say of this film is that part of one reel was passably good; the beginning was confused and the end gruesome, while the standard of composition and taste was disappointingly low.

" The Navy in Peace and War. ), On Saturday, November 5th, Rear-Admiral Harper gave an extremely interesting lecture on " The Navy in Peace and War." He began by demonstrating the use of the British Navy in preserving the peace, and showed how prompt action on the part of the Navy had redeemed many dangerous situations. He pointed' out that the British Navy had never been used for aggression, as was the German Navy during the War, but existed as a great force for peace in the world.

Apropos of Disarmament, he stated that while other nations had been increasing their armaments, the British Navy showed a

275 decrease of 41 per cent. since 1913, and was now inadequate for its work of patrolling and " showing tho Flag," with the result that our trade was suffering.

Rear-Admiral Harper is an extremely lucid and interesting speaker, while his knowledge of his subject requires no emphasis on our part the School looks forward to hearing him again.

%cientific %ociety.

President : The Headmaster.

Hon. Sec. : R. P. Warin.

There have been very few School entertainments this term, on grounds of economy. Consequently, the Society have risen to the occasion and have given a great number of lectures, which have been great attractions on Saturday evenings.

On Saturday, October 15th, Mr. Featherstone gave a very instructive and interesting demonstration of physical experiments in the Lecture Theatre.

J. N. Emery gave us a most interesting lecture on Saturday, November 12th, entitled, " Locomotives and Railways of Great Britain." The lecture was illustrated by a large number of slides.

The lecturer fully proved his point that railways are by no means out-done by road transport.

A week later, on November 19th, Mr. Milnes gave us a lecture on " Wireless." This lecture was very instructive and his demonstrations were most interesting. Lantern slides were shown, dealing with the valve and wave lengths.

On Saturday, November 26th, we heartily welcomed Mr. Ball, a visitor who had very kindly accepted the invitation to come and 'describe to us " The Life and Habits of the Honey Bee." This lecture undoubtedly takes first place among all that we have had this term. We were shown excellent slides of the bees in all their life stages and were told some wonderfully interesting details about the honey bee. Finally Mr. Ball kindly offered to show us, next summer, actual bees and their hives.

N. W. Smithson gave us a lecture on December 3rd, entitled, " A Hundred Years of British Railways." This was a description of the British Railway Centenary, which was held in 1925. It was illustrated by lantern slides, which showed the development of locomotives and railway • coaches since the first rail road in the country.

On Saturday, December 10th, Mr. Milnes will give a lecture. on " Photography."

276 We have visited Rowntree's Cocoa and Chocolate Factory this term, twenty-four members being allowed to go. We spent a most enjoyable afternoon there, while the remainder of the society visited the Gas Works.

Owing to Government economy, there was no regular camp this year ; it is to be hoped that next year the usual grant will be restored, and full camps made possible once more.

The chief event of the term was the Pickering Expedition of October 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The weather was hardly kind to us,. and the floor of the Memorial Hall was not particularly soft, but. such details in no way spoilt the week-end.

As in 1927, the Corps marched the final eight miles from Marlton! to Pickering, accompanied part of the time by various curious, motor cars, and arrived there late on Saturday afternoon, to find a meal awaiting them in the basement of the Hall. This was disposed of without much difficulty. Afterwards we endeavoured, generally speaking, with success, to find room to sleep on the floor, and an eminently-efficient picket watched over us while we went to bed. " Lights Out " was at 9.0, but in actual fact a number of people appear to Yave stopped talking at 2.30 a.m. and started to get up again at 4.0—much to the annoyance of the rest of the Corps who wanted to sleep.

On Sunday, having breakfasted on sausage and mash, we betook ourselves in 'buses to the moors north of Levisham, where various: field exercises were gone through ; Certificate A candidates being dealt with separately by 2nd-Lieutenant C. D. Trimmer. After lunch we marched home to Pickering again for tea and then turned out again for Church Parade, headed by the Band. The Headmastertook the salute on the way to the Church, and, despite the rain, the population turned out in force to greet us.

On Monday, after breakfast, the Corps entrained for.

Levisham, where a score of desperate bandits, led by J. N. Emery and D. F. Dodd, got out and proceeded up a gradient of one in: rather-less-than-one to try and find a strategic position on top of a wold. The remainder of the Corps, under 2nd-Lieutenant P. K. Bourne, stopped the train further down the line in order to capture the bandits' headquarters by an attack from the north.

Whether they succeeded it is difficult to say, owing to the failure of blank and rattles to have any real effect on an enemy advance. The slaughter was appalling, and the war eventually became so confused that it was stopped by the umpires. However, it had been a good war, and the final result was quite immaterial..

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The entire Corps entrained for York at 4.30, and arrived, tired and dirty, but thoroughly military and headed by the Band, at six.

The whole of the arrangements were very well carried out owing to the indefatigable labours of the Headmaster, Captain Kitchings and 2nd-Lieutenant C. D. Trimmer, while Sergeant-Major D. F. Puddick did a great deal to make things go. The people of Pickering were very hospitable and we look forward to seeing them again in the future. Altogether the expedition was unanimously voted a " Good Thing."

Apart from the Pickering Expedition, the O.T.C. has done little of note; the Certificate A examinations were held towards the middle of the term, but the results are not yet known; for the remainder of the Corps, the usual system of training, under Instructors from the Depot Barracks, has been undergone; the Band has put in a great deal of work, under the command of T. W. Jenkins and the direction of P. H. Sykes, Esq. The following now hold full rank :— C.S.M. : R. 0 . Baker.

C. Q . M. S.: D. F. Dodd.

Sergeants: J. N. Emery, E. A. G. Harrop, N. W. D. Yardley, F. W. P. Lupton, R. C. Barrass.

Corporals : C. H. Perry, W. Hardacre, N. W. Smithson, D. G. Lupton.

library.

Head Librarian: Rev. F. H. Barnby.

Librarians : D. F. Dodd, E. A. G. Harrop, D. G. Lupton, J. Whalley, W. Toulmin.

The following books have been added to the Library this term : A. 37b.—The Gap in the Curtain.—John Buchan.

154c.—Faraway.—J. B. Priestley.

145.—Public Faces.—Harold Nicolson.

B.IV. 29.—Lacoste on Tennis.—Rene Lacoste.

I. 22.—Musical Composition.—Sir C. Villiers Stanford.

III. 3a.—The Works of Man.—March Phillips.

33.—Science of the Modern World.—A. N. Whitehead.

III. 34.—The Nature of the Physical World.— Sir A. S. Eddington.

VI. 46.—A Naturalist in the Guiana Forest.—Hingston.

III. 18b.—The Electric Age.—H. V. L. Searle.

D.VI. 12b.—Kamet Conquered.—F. S. Smythe.

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VI. 23.—In a Persian Oilfield.—Williamson.

IX. 13.—The Story of a Hundred Years.—Colebatch.

I. 22.—Climate.—C. E. P. Brookes.

I. 23.—Physical Geography.—P. Lake.

I. 12a.—The Map of England.—Sir Charles Close.

IX. 14.—Australia and New Zealand.—Suggate.

F. IX. 42.—The Art of Teaching English.—J. H. Fowler (O.P.) H. I. 7.—Life of Sir William P. Treloar.—C. E. Lawrence (Presented by the Author)._ VIII. 12a.—Julius Caesar.—John Buchan.

K. VII. 11a.—Ramillies.—G. M. Trevelyan.

II. 2.

2a A Picture Book of British History (3 Vols.).—Roberts.

2b V. 29a.—The Victorian Sunset.—E. Wingfield-Stratford.

VII. 7d.--England under the Stuarts.—G. M. Trevelyan. " THE GAP IN THE CURTAIN."—by John Buchan.

The author tackled a new theme in a new way in this book.

A group of society people are given a vision of the future, each seeing some announcement in " The Times " dated one year ahead; the announcements either interest or concern them.

John Buchan then follows out the story, taking each person in turn, he himself being the witness of the happenings. A cabinet minister and a stockbroker gain nothing from their knowledge of the future, but the other two have read of their own deaths. The character sketches are brilliant and the way in which the story is worked out is excellent. Buchan succeeds admirably in this new theme and the book is undoubtedly one of his best. " FARAWAY. . "—by J. B. Priestley.

This book is written in the same style as the author's other two famous books, " Angel Pavement " and " The Good Companions," bringing together several entirely different natures. This time we have a prosperous merchant, a retired Naval Commander and the young manager of a firm of malters.

As usual there are several other interesting characters introduced as the play progresses, including Mr. Ramsbottom, the typical jovial working-class man of the North Country; the various classes of society, and differing races makes the story more lifelike.

The plot, typical of many sea-tales, has a distinct sense of mystery. It is a treasure hunt in the South Seas. The narrative deals with the adventures of the merchant and his companions, through many hardships and many interesting experiences. In the end they meet with their prize, but, in

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the moment of victory, they are unable to claim it. The death of the Commander and the fortune of the young man give a contrasted ending to a remarkable story.

JULIUS CiESAR."—by John Buchan.

John Buchan departs from his usual style in writing the history of Julius Caesar. He explains clearly how Caesar directed the politics of Rome, how affairs went well when he was present, and when he was absent everything went wrong; in doing this Buchan illustrates exceptionally well Caesar's amazing personality. He also explains Caesar's methods of winning over the mob by hiring henchmen to go among the people giving him a good reputation.

The successful campaigns in Gaul are also dealt with in this short, but interesting book. The book, as a history, is well worth reading, as all the important- facts of Caesar's life are fully illustrated, while unimportant facts are completely ignored.

Chapel.

On Sunday, 16th October, the last Sunday on which the piano was used in Chapel, Mr. Sykes gave an excellent rendering of Beethoven's Sonata in D major (Op. 28)—the Pastoral. The first three movements were varied and interesting, but the last movement far exceeded the others in popularity. The skill with which the work was performed, at such short notice, was characteristic of Mr. Sykes, and was thoroughly appreciated.

The following were the preachers for the term :Sep.2517thSundayfterTiny.—heHadmstr.

Oct. 2. 18th Sunday after Trinity.—No Service. „ 9. 19th Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. F .H. Barnby. „ 16. 20th Sunday after Trinity.—Music : P. H. Sykes, Esq., M.A. „ 23. 21st Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. Fitch, Assistant Chaplain-General of the Northern Command. „ 30. 22nd Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. Gilgryst, Vicar of Clifton.

Nov. 6. 23rd Sunday after Trinity.—Very Rev. H. N. Bate, Dean of York. „ 13. 24th Sunday after Trinity.—Organ recital by Sir Edward C. Bairstow. „ 20. 25th Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 27. 1st Sunday in Advent.—The School attended Evensong at York Minster. .Dec. 4. 2nd Sunday in Advent.—Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 11. 3rd Sunday in Advent.—The Headmaster. „ 18. 4th Sunday in Advent.—Carol Service.

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Cbc mew Organ.

Specification.

GREAT ORGAN. Rohr Bourdon ... wood 16 ft.

Open Diapason I metal 8 ft.

Open Diapason II metal 8 ft.

Dulciana ... metal 8 ft.

Stopped Diapason wood 8 ft.

Suabe Flute ... metal 4 ft.

Principal ... ... metal 4 ft.

XV Twelth ... metal 2f ft.

XVI Fifteenth ... ... metal 2 ft. *XVII "XXIII PEDAL ORGAN. XfX Open Diapason ... wood 16 ft.

XX Sub Bass (20 from I) ... wood 16 ft.

XXI QttiTrt • illeftwOOrt. (irozza--3-8eriArr)-.9oeeti-440rift.

XXII Principal (24 from XIX) wood 8 ft.

XXIII Flute (from I) ... wood 8 ft.

SWELL ORGAN. Quintaton ... metal 16 ft.

Diapason Phonon wood 8 ft._ Tibia Minor ... wood 8 ft, Viol d' Orchestre metal 8 ft.

Violes Celestes, 2 ranks ... metal 8 ft.

Principal ... metal 4 ft.

Mixture, 2 ranks metal Trumpet ... ... metal 8 ft.

Oboe ... ... metal 8 ft.

Tremulant COUPLERS. Great to Pedals.

Swell to Pedals.

Swell to Great.

Swell Super Octave.

Swell Sub Octave.

Swell Unison off.

5 Thumb Pistons to Great and Pedal.

4 Thumb Pistons to Swell.

5 Toe Pistons to Great and Pedal.

3 Toe Pistons to Pedal.

1 Reversible Thumb Piston to Great to Pedal.

1 Reversible Toe Piston to Great to Pedal.

1 Reversible Thumb Piston to Swell Octaves.

Swell Pedal.

Crescendo Pedal. * These stops carry solo cancelling pistons fitted 'immediately above their stop-keys.

Most of the pipe-work of the Great and Pedals is that of the original organ by Hill. The whole of the Swell, and Stops Nos. III., VIII., IX., and XIX. (with their derivatives) on the Great and Pedals were added by Compton in a rebuild in 1906, when the action was converted from tracker to pneumatic. The work which has just been completed was put in hand last March, and was entrusted to Messrs. Summers and Barnes, of York. With the exception of No. XXII. (which from the specification will be seen to be derived from No. XIX.), no new stops have been added. The mechanism, however, had become successively noisy, sluggish, unreliable, and finally, useless, so that restoration became imperative.

The organ has now been fitted throughout with an electro-pneumatic action of the latest type ; a new " Discus blower has been provided; all accessories have been modernised, and a crescendo pedal added. The subsidiary hand bellows have been scrapped, so that if anybody cares to give us them, there is now room in the organ-loft for a few new stops—soft ones.

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Opening Recital by Sir Edward Bairstow, Mus. Doc. On Sunday, November 13th, the Organ was formally opened

by Sir Edward Bairstow. From his programme, which we print below, it is obvious that he had given most careful thought to his choice of suitable music. It would be difficult to find two nobler works from among the organ music of the older composers, than Bach's D minor Toccata and Fugue, and Handers B flat Concerto; Purcell's Trumpet Tunes speak for themselves, while the Chorale Prelude appeals to young and old alike, especially when it exemplifies our twentieth century school of English Church composers at their best.

To discuss Sir Edward's playing would be presumptuous; like the Trumpet Tunes, it speaks for itself. But we might, perhaps, be allowed a special comment on the two essentially different works from his own pen: his deeply inspiring Prelude on " Veni Emmanuel " seemed to create for us the very atmosphere of York Minster, and as he played it, we wondered whether it was pure coincidence, or whether, perhaps, Sir Edward had in mind our traditional attendance at the Minster on Advent Sunday. His delicately arresting Scherzo, on the other hand, with its own contrasting Trio of grandeur and strength, just took our breath away; even the most rudimentary of musicians among us could form some idea of the skill and dexterity which it demands from the player.

In the course of the programme, Stanford's " Song of Peace " was charmingly sung by Miss Toyne, who is studying with Sir Edward. She had been kind enough to sing it to us at 9 o'clock in the morning a few days previously—(Who else would have tackled it at such an hour ?)—so that we might have a better grasp of a work which is all too seldom heard. Particularly were we struck by the way she cavied out the composer's wish for the last few bars, consenting to be submerged in a riot of sound from the organ, only to be left high and dry on a top note of ever increasing volume. It is to be hoped she considered it " worth the wetting " : we did.

In conclusion : it is always difficult adequately to say " Thank you " ; but we are really more than grateful, not only to Sir Edward for giving us of his precious time and of his still more precious art, but also to the parents of boys, past and present, whose generosity has made the work of reconstruction possible, and the organ an instrument worthy of the Chapel.

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Programme.

Processional Hymn " The God of Abraham praise."

Prayers and Collects.

Purcell.

1. Trumpet Tunes and Air Bach.

2. Toccata and Fugue in D minor 3. Three Chorale Preludes Vaughan Williams. (a) " Rhosymedre " Charles Wood. (b) " St. Mary's " Bairstow. (c) " Veni Emmanuel " " A Song of Peace " (Is. xi) Stanford.

4. Song Miss Toyne.

Bairstow.

5. Scherzo in A flat major 6. " Legende " Vierne.

7. Concerto in B flat Handel.

Hymn " Let the whole Creation Cry " (Collection in aid of the fund for the Restoration of the Organ).

An evening prayer of Alcuin.

THE BLESSING.

dotes anb Stems.

We congratulate -N. W. D. Yardley on being selected to play for Yorkshire 2nd XI v. Durham.

In place of a regular camp, the O.T.C. spent a most enjoyable week-end at Pickering early in the term, a report of which appears elsewhere.

We congratulate J. N. Emery and J. E. Smart on receiving their School Rowing Colours, and A. J. Darton on his Coxing Colours ; also T. W. Jenkins on his School Cricket Colours.

The rebuilt organ was officially opened on November 13th by Sir Edward Bairstow, organist of York Minster.

On Advent Sunday the School attended Evensong in York Minster.

The play this year is to be " Captain Brassbound's Conversion,"

by George Bernard Shaw ; a full account of it will appear in the March issue of " The Peterite."

We congratulate S. Dodds, J. N. Emery, W Toulmin and F. P. Sedman on being awarded their 1st XV colours, and D. F. Dodd, F. P. Sedman, D. G. Lupton, W. Hardacre, H. N. E. Frisby, J. H. Crook, A. V. Macintosh, B. C. Baker, J. Biggin, J. M. Atkinson and J. M. Ryland on their 2nd XV colours.

283 This term a Scout patrol—the Woodpeckers—has been enrolled

by Mr. Smith and Mr. Greenway as the nucleus of a Scout troop in the Senior school, and to continue the work of St. Olave's Scouts.

We congratulate the following on being awarded their 1st XV colours :—J. Whalley, H. K. Worsley, J. E. Ruddock, J. E. smart.

G. Douglas and R. Ogley.

Corresponoence.

To the Editors of " The Peterite :Dear Sirs, The following is an extract from Pickering Church Magazine, which I thought might interest those concerned. " We were pleased to have at Church on October 2nd, the Officers and Cadets of St. Peter's School O.T.C., and the singing of the boys lacked nothing in heartiness. Yours sincerely, JOHN L. MASTERMAN. Pickering.

Original Contributions.

IMPRESSIONS FROM THE CONTINENT. Germany, Austria—names suggestive of fat elderly gentlemen, of factories, mass production and efficiency, beer gardens and fat Frauleins.

Germany, Austria—actually countries filled with beauty and variety, from the fiat plains of Northern Germany, up the Rhine, through the Black Forest and into the Austrian Alps, which extend southwards into Italy.

In all the large towns the buildings show magnificent facades, with imposing carving. There are monuments to all who have done anything of national importance, especially Bismarck; and there are many parks filled with beautiful flowers, one of the best examples being the park of the Schonn Brunn, the old summer residence of the Hapsburgs, in Vienna : in all the parks and in most of the public squares are fountains, magnificent in structure, but those in Austria are not working, because the people cannot afford to pay for their upkeep. Vienna, especially, shows the poverty of the country—a beautiful city with beautiful buildings, everything that could be desired, but too poor to pay for it. One sees enormous restaurants, capable of holding

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several hundreds of people, with, perhaps, two tables occupied, but in the evenings until about nine o'clock, when most of the city closes down, the beer gardens are quite full.

In the country, in the middle of the Alps, the whole wealth appears to be in the scenery, for a man earns only about five Austrian schillinge a week. This part shows strange paradoxes ; in a small village there will be electric light, and men may be seen flailing corn in the same manner as they did in the time of Moses.

Agriculture is very primitive; both hay and corn are cut with scythes, which are none too efficient, bullocks draw the ploughs, but richer farmers often have a horse and a bullock harnessed together. The wheelbarrows, for instance, which are used in Austria at the present time, are almost the same as those used in England six hundred years ago. Such crops as there are are very sparse, because the winter is long and cold ; the trees on the mountains become completely covered with snow. The summer is hot, and Spring and Autumn are so short as to be almost negligible.

(With apologies to the War Office, and any others who feel they deserve them.)

CERTIFICATE A. Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Muleteers, Mountaineers, Buccaneers, Auctioneers, and Gondoliers.

TACTICS, GENERAL (retd.)

[N.B.—Before answering any question, read anything your neighbour may have written on the subjects, and study the map.]

N.B.—No map is provided.

NARRATIVE I. A small force entirely unarmed is advancing sideways by the road WIGAN 071345, BRIGHTON 071345, GRIMSBY 071345, BIRMINGHAM 0, ARSENAL 3 (Half-Time).

The advance guard is composed as follows :Commander ...

Capt. Brassbound.

Norfolks.

One coy.

One herd Shorthorn Highland.

4 Rhode Island Reds.

1 Austin (7) Question 1.—Describe briefly the country almost anywhere, with special reference to its suitability for hiking. (100 marks).

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Question 2.—Describe in detail the constitution of a herd of (50 pfennig) Shorthorn Highlands.

Question 3*—Prepare short notes on any subject of which you (3 dollars, 25). know anything.

Question 4.—" The success of a patrol depends principally on its carrying out its purpose." (Infantile Training 1888, Vol. III. Sec. V. Act III. Scene 3. Para 21. L7. 24. et seq.) Digest.

(100 francs, at par.) * Ethiopian and Manchuhuoan candidates should not attempt this question.

NARRATIVE II. At 1215 hours the advance guard commander was passing THE OLD GREY MARE (1130-1430 and 1800-2230, except Sundays) (100 marks).

Question 1. Why ?

(000 marks).

'00 sez TEA Question 2.

(Questions 3 and 4 are alternative; on no account answer them more than once).

Question 3.—Move to the right in fours.

Question 4.—Arrange in line of sections in fours or file, advancing in the same direction at ten paces interval1.—Austin 7.

2.-0.C. Advance Guard.

N.B.—The section on the right will direct.

Question 5.—You are required to give a lecture to your platoon on " Indication of Targets." You have already given it twice. What would you say to your C.O. (Note: Be tactful).

erichet.

ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES, at York.

The School, upon winning the toss, elected to bat, Yardley and Allport opening on a good wicket.

The School were given an excellent start and the opening pair put on 124 before being separated.

286 Incidentally this was their third and best century partnership for the School during the season.

Allport batted well before being dismissed by Elliot for an excellent 47. Ogley joined Yardley and the score rose at a tremendous pace.

Yardley was next out after having completed a brilliant century,. his third of the season, his 110 comprising 15 fours, chiefly scored by off drives and hooks. Ogley scored an excellent 78, but the rest of the side were quickly out, the total ending at 299. K. G. Chilman bowled well, taking 7 for 76.

The 0.P.'s opened shakily, but Elliot and Bullen retrieved the situation, the former obtaining 45 and the latter 62. The 0.P.'s were lucky to draw, the game ending at the score of 180 for 9 wickets. Brittain and Yardley bowled well and the fielding was excellent on both sides.

SCHOOL. N. W. D. Yardley, c and b 110 Chilman 47 W. Allport, b Elliot 78 R. Ogley, lbw Chilman 11 S. Dodds, b Mann 1 T. W. Jenkins, b Mann J. A. Brittain, c Pickersgill, 12 b Chilman J. E. Ruddock, c J. Bullen, 0 b Chilman H. K. Worsley, c and b Chilman 1 R. P. Warin, not out 0 R. C. Baker, c Pickersgill, 2 b Chilman 11 N. W. Smithson, b Chilman 22 Byes 2 Leg-byes 2 Wides

OLD PETERITES. J. N. Bullen, b Smithson C. C. Houghten, c Ogley, b Brittain 31 1 C. F. Williams, lbw b Britta:n R. G. Bullen, c Warin, b Dodds 45 W. Elliot, c Brittain, b Smithson 62 0 K. G. Chilman, b Yardley E. F. Williams, lbw b Yardley 1 E. Pickersgill, c and b Yardley 13 J. Scholefield, lbw b Brittain 1 W. R. Mann, not out 0 S. S. Paw le, not out 9 Byes 1 Leg-byes

Total ... 299

Total (for 9 wickets) ... 180

BOWLERS. 0.

M. 1 W. R. Mann ... 11 E. F. Williams 3 6 J. Scholefield 3 K. G. Chilman 16.2 ... 9 W. Elliot 4 E. Pickersgill R. G. Bullen ... 3

R. 33 17

47 76 54 27 18

BOWLERS. W. 0.

M. 2 N. W. Smithson 7 — J. A. Brittain 14 4 ... 17 3 S. Dodds 2 7 N.W.D. Yardley 12 1 T. W. Jenkins 3

R. W. 29 2 38 4 1 44 25 3 34

Fall of Wickets.-1-124, 2-230, Fall of wickets.-1-24, 2-31, 3-76, 3-256, 4-263, 5-270, 6-270, 5-131, 6-132, 7-144, 8-147, 9-177, 10-180.

7-270, 8-276, 9-276, 10-290.

287 HOUSE CRICKET MATCHES. The draw was as follows :— 1.

Clifton Rise Clifton Grove

Clifton Rise

School House Dayboys

School House

School House .

In the preliminary rounds the House, thanks to a splendid innings by R. C. Baker, who made 56 not out, and R. P. Warin, The Rise who made 42, beat the Day Boys by over 100 runs.

The top scorer for the Rise was R. easily defeated the Grove.

Ogley, who was unfortunate to miss his century by three runs, and J. A. Brittain for the Grove made 37.

In the final the Rise opened the batting and, to the surprise of all, Allport, Ogley and West were dismissed with only two runs on the board, but, thanks to a stalwart innings by Newman and Stephenson, two colts, the Rise managed to compile a score of 66.

Although this may seem a very moderate score, many house matches have been won on smaller totals. To Jenkins and Yardley goes the credit for dispersing the Rise, while the fielding for the House was good.

The House opened shakily, losing Yardley early in the innings.

Three wickets fell quickly, but when Baker joined Mackintosh, who scored 29 not out, the runs were knocked off, the House winning by six wickets. Ogley bowled well for the Rise, but was only backed by moderate fielding.

The House team was as follows :—N. W. D. Yardley, T. W. Jenkins, C. H. Perry, R. C. Baker, H. K. Worsley, R. P. Warin, J. W. Richardson, J. M. Atkinson, A. V. Mackintosh, J. Garbutt and J. W. Stead.

FIRST XI AVERAGES. BATTING. N. W. D. Yardley C. H. Perry ...

W. Allport ...

R. Ogley ...

S. Dodds ...

T. W. Jenkins H. K. Worsley J. A. Brittain

No. of Innings.

Times Not Out.

Total Runs.

Highest Score.

13 10 12 13 13 13 11.

12

0 5 0 0 1 1 3 1

655 115 256 244 172 152 84 112

160 34* 50 78 35 48 25 26

Average.

50.4 23.0 21.3 18.8 14.3 12.7 10.5 10.2

* Denotes not out.

Also batted : J. E. Ruddock, W. J. Richardson, R. C. Baker, N. W. Smithson, R. P. Warin, A. W. Josephy.

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S. Dodds ...

N. W. D. Yardley N. W. Smithson J. A. Brittain ..

R. Ogley

BOWLING. M. 0.

196 64 121.5 29 57.4 3 45 157 2 36

R. 493 346 242 437 139

W. 29 18 12 19 6

Aver_ 17 19.2 20.2 23 23.2

*Rowing.

The O.P. races were held on Friday, July 22nd, and as a result the School retain the Challenge Tankard. The School first and third crews won their races, the second crew losing by a narrow margin.

The crews were as follows:— SCHOOL. 1st Crew.

J. N. Emery (bow).

J. E. Smart.

E. A. G. Harrop.

H. A. Butler (stroke).

A. J. Darton (cox).

OLD PETERITES. 1st Crew.

G. D. Trimmer.

T. B. Bridges.

M. H. Seed.

P. 0. Dowson.

A. D. Falconer.

2nd Crew.

J. H. Whalley (bow).

W. Toulmin.

D. F. Dodd.

S. Wareham (stroke).

J. T. Coupe (cox).

2nd Crew.

C. H. P. Bellwood.

J. E. Boyd.

J. G. Troop.

K. H. Rhodes.

A. D. Falconer.

3rd Crew.

G. Douglas (bow).

H. S. Eardley.

L. Attenborough.

G. D. Stibbard (stroke).

M. Biggin (cox).

3rd Crew_ G. C. Lee. A. B. Cooper.

W. D. Blackburn_ N. B. Corner.

A. D. Falconer.

%miming %ports.

The baths were crowded for the swimming sports, which were held at 4-30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd. We were favoured with fine weather and the programme was concluded with an

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interesting diving display given by members of the school and organised by Mr. Rhodes. Results as follows :— Junior Breast-stroke, 3 lengths ... 1, K. Lockwood; 2, H. J. Tennent.

Junior Dive 1, B. C. Baker ; 2, R. Arnold.

Open Breast-stroke, 4 lengths ... 1, E. A. G. Harrop ; 2, S. Wareham.

Junior Speed, 1 length ...

1, J. S. Liddle ; 2, B. 0. Baker..

Open Dive 1, J. Whalley ; 2, B. C. Baker.

Junior Back-stroke, 3 lengths 1, M. P. L. Wall ; 2, H. J. Tennent.

Open Speed, 2 lengths ...

1, H. A. Butler; 2, A. J. Darton Open Back-stroke, 4 lengths 1, E. A. G. Harrop ; 2, S. Wareham.

Inter-House Relay Race ...

1, Clifton Rise; 2, Clifton Grove Obstacle Race ...

1, J. Whalley ; 2, E. A. G. Harrop,

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Retrospect.

It seems particularly difficult to write the retrospect of the. football season this year, as the form of the team has been peculiarly varied. A stranger seeing the Giggleswick and Mount St. Mary's matches could hardly believe that the team was almost identical. It 13 true that the Giggleswick match was played under the most deplorable conditions, but that was not enough to account for our defeat. Again, to compare the form shown against J. G. Troop's strong XV and in the first half against Worksop, is almost impossible.

In the early part of the season the side always took a long time to pull itself together and invariably found itself fighting against a big deficit after a very short time—witness the Leeds, Worksop and Giggleswick matches.

This was partly due to the fact that the side as a whole was inexperienced. It contained only two old Colours, and young players are apt to be discouraged and to seek for remedies, which are not sound. After the Durham match the side began to realise that hard work, hard scrummaging, hard and low tackling and keen marking out of touch were the real remedies, and great improvement was the result. There was, perhaps, too much notice given to ill-informed criticism and suggestions, and this also may have had its effect in upsetting the side.

Among the backs, Yardley was the outstanding figure, whilst Dodds developed into a sound centre. The forwards were by no means consistent, but the late rearrangement after C. L. Troop's visit was a great success. Emery was a hard worker, whilst

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Sedman developed into a fine forward. Their leader, R. C. Baker, was fast and scored on many occasions. We must offer our sympathy to Mr. Davies on his illness, which deprived the team of his services after the first three weeks. We must offer our heartiest congratulations to J. B. D. Chapman and C. L. Troop on playing in the International Trial and to J. D. Burrows on playing for Yorkshire.

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Characters of the XV. N. W. D. Yardley (Captain).—A clever stand-off half. Neat with hands and feet and quick to make use of an opening.

C. Baker (Hon. Sec.).—A keen forward—excellent in the loose.

R. S. Dodds.—A centre three-quarter of considerable promise—has a good cut-through which must not be overdone.

J. N. Emery.—A sound, hardworking forward.

-W. Toulmin.—A good tackler with a turn of speed, but must get off the mark quicker.

F. P. Sedman.—The most improved player on the side—should do well.

H. K. Worsley.—A heavy forward who improved as the season advanced. ,J. E. Ruddock.—Good in attack, but not always sound in defence— has a useful side-step.

J. E. Smart.—An honest forward, but a little slow. ,J. Whalley.—Keen—should be useful with experience. ,G. Douglas.—As loose forward did some good things, but did not always see possibilities soon enough.

R. Ogley.—Has football sense—a good kick, but was a better threequarter than back.

H. N. E. Frisby.—A plucky full-back—should be good next year.

A. V. Macintosh.—A small, but quick scrum-half—very promising.

D. F. Dodd.—Played in most of the matches, but was rather slow.

W. Hardacre.—A plucky scrum-half, but slow to get the ball away.

B. C. Baker.—A good young forward.

D. G. Lupton.—Played in most of the matches, but seemed to lose his ability to go for the line.

Also played :—J. N. Crook, J. Biggin, J. M. Ryland, J. M. Atkinson.

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School Matches.

SCHOOL v. YORK R.F.C. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 3 points ; YORK, 19 points.

(Played at home, on Saturday, October 8th).

The ball and ground were very greasy as a result of heavy rain and there was a strong wind blowing down. the field. In the first half the School had the advantage of this, but York began to press early, play being mainly forward. After a quarter of an hour's play, York got over near the flag as a result of a short-passing movement. The kick failed ; soon after the re-start the School began to press and eventually Yardley gathered a kick and had a clear run in to score a try which he failed to convert. Encouraged by this the School again attacked and had matters much their own way until half-time which came with the score 3-3.

In the second half the weight of the York forwards began to tell and play seldom left the School half. The visiting forwards were winging ' badly and had to be pulled up on numerous occasions for off-side offences. The resulting free kicks helped torelieve pressure on the School line, but York managed to get over four times before the final whistle. Two of these tries wereconverted.

The School forwards did not play well together, especially in the second half, and had great difficulty in holding a much heavier pack.

The three-quarters seldom got the ball and were thus not seen in many passing movements, but some of the tackling was good..

W. Hardacre at scrum-half was the best of the School team._ Especially in the second half, the York wing forwards were usually on him before he had time to pass out, but he fell exceptionally well throughout the game.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, D. Lupton ; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre'; H. K. Worsley, F. P. Sedman, J. Whalley, J. E. Smart, J. N..

Emery, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, R. C. Baker.

SCHOOL v. WEST YORKSHIRE REGT. RESULT :—DRAWN .

SCHOOL, 12 points ; W. YORKS. REGT. 12 points.

(Played at Strensall, on Wednesday, October 12th).

The ground was hard, but the surface was damp and a fast game with a difficult ball resulted. The game started evenly, but it was not long before the School threes ' broke away for Toulmin to send Ruddock over for a try far out. Yardley failed with a difficult kick. Almost directly after the kick-off the Regiment attacked and, following a number of scrums on the School line,.

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From this point the they managed to force an equalising try.

School began to press and Toulmin put them ahead with an excellent dropped goal. Shortly before the end of the half, Yardley increased the lead with a try, which he converted, following another threequarter movement.

In the second half the home side's weight began to tell in the scrums, although they did not have matters all their own way, and three tries were scored, all by forwards. The School threes ' played well, but the halves were hampered by the opposing wingforwards and were unable to get the ball out much. The forwards played a hard game and were good in the loose, though the marking in the line-outs left a good deal to be desired.

Two changes were made in the side which lost to York and the team was Ogley; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, D. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, F. P. Sedman, J. E. Smart, J. N. Emery, G. Douglas, J. Biggin, J. Whalley.

SCHOOL v 5th NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. RESULT :—WON. SCHOOL, 23 points; NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS, Nil. (Played at home, on Saturday, October 15th).

No change was made in the team, which looked as though it was going to win right from the kick-off. The forwards, though lighter than their opponents, played better together and easily had the better of exchanges. The three-quarters had little opposition and the combination was good, no player being outstandingly brilliant.

Directly after the start the School began to press, and from a scrum on the line Yardley dropped a goal from an easy position to give the School a lead, which was increased almost immediately by Lupton, who ran over to score near the flag. The kick failed.

The Fusiliers rallied, but could make little impression and play continued evenly till near the end of the half, when Douglas forced his way over, following some forward play. Yardley converted to give the School a half-time lead of 12-0.

The second half was almost a repetition of the first.

The School were outplaying their opponents in nearly all departments.

The game was rather ragged and not good to watch. Yardley (two) and Ruddock scored further tries for the School, one of which Dodds converted.

The team was Ogley ; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, D. G. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, F. P. Sedman, J. E. Smart, J. N. Emery, G. Douglas, J. Biggin, J. Whalley.

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SCHOOL v. BRADFORD ' A ' RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 6 pts. ; BRADFORD, 11 pts.

(Played at home, on Saturday, October 22nd.)

Bradford kicked off with a strong wind behind them and, having rather the better of the opening exchanges, within ten minutes managed to get over for an unconverted try. The School retaliated and following a forward rush Baker was brought down near the Bradford line. The visiting forwards were much heavier than the School, but Baker managed to get his full share of the ball in the tight, while the forwards were holding their own in the loose and the School kept on the attack till near the end of thehalf, when Bradford began to press again. Shortly before halftime a three-quarter cut in, to put Bradford further ahead with a try in the centre. The kick failed.

Playing with the wind in the second half the School had much. more of the game and it was not long before the lead was reduced.

Touhnin, who was tackling and running brilliantly, kicked ahead and, following up, got the ball over the line to touch down. Thekick failed. The School continued to attack, but the Bradford centre receiving the ball from a scrum, cut in to run half the length. of the field to score a try which was converted. The School again retaliated and Worsley got the ball from a line out, drew the back and sent Baker over in the corner. The closing stages of the gamewere marked by desperate efforts by the School to score. Toulmin once actually got over, but was adjudged to have knocked on in doing so. Baker did a fine dribble, but the ball got out of control' and the back was able to clear, the whistle finally going for no side,' with Bradford winners of an excellently fought game.

For the School the whole team played well.

Ogley at fullback fielded and kicked well, while Toulmin tackled superbly and never let his man through. Yardley kicked discreetly and often gained much ground. Of the forwards Baker was best of a hardworking pack.

The team was :—R. Ogley; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, D. G. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre;: H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. E. Smart, J. N._ Emery, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, J. H. Crook.

SCHOOL v J. G. TROOP, ESQ.'S, XV. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 6 points; J. G. TROOP'S XV, 12 points.

(Played at home, on Wednesday, October 26th).

The ground was muddy and there was a strong wind blowing down the field. With this in their favour the visitors soon began to attack and were nearly over the School line on more than one occasion in the first five minutes. The situation was, however,

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relieved and the first try came from the School. Ogley fielded the ball from a kick, ran up' and kicked across for Toulmin to gather and run in. The kick failed. Following play in the School half, almost immediately after the kick-off, Toulmin intercepted a pass to run over half the length of the field to score again. For some time the School had the upper hand, but twice the visitors forced play into their half. On the first occasion the pressure was relieved by a drop-out following an unsuccessful attempt at a dropped goal, but -on the second Simpson, the Yorkshire County three-quarter, gained ,possession to cut in and score. The kick failed.

In the second half the School forwards seemed to tire and did not get the ball out from the tight ' cleanly enough. The result was that the School was for the most part on the defensive and hardly ever looked like scoring again. Even so, if it had not been for three regrettable lapses in the tackling, which was with these exceptions excellent, the visitors would not have scored again. As it was, however, Simpson slipped through the defence in the same place three times, either to score himself or to send another over.

None of these tries were converted.

The School did well to hold a team which included, besides 'Simpson and Smith, the Yorkshire forward, three other County players.

Ogley at full-back kicked well, while Toulmin was the best of the threes.'

The forwards easily held their own in the loose, especially in the first half, but in the tight they were pushed .off the ball, and did not heel cleanly.

The team was :—R. Ogley; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, D. G. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. N. Emery, J. E. Smart, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, J. H. Crook.

SCHOOL v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 6 pts. ; GIGGLESWICK, 13 pts.

(Played at home, on Saturday, October 29th).

The conditions were terrible when the School kicked-off against a strong wind, lashing rain and intense cold, making good play impossible. Giggleswick were soon attacking and after ten minutes play J. Kraunsoe kicked ahead to follow-up and score a try which he converted himself. This try should never have been given away, but soon after the kick-off, D. Place, the Giggleswick full-back who played extremely well throughout, ran through to put the visitors further ahead. J. Kraunsoe again converted. After these early reverses the School began to settle down, having rather the better of the remainder of the half and on one occasion Yardley ran half the length of the field with the ball at his feet to score near the flag. The kick failed. Giggleswick then returned to the attack and only just failed to score.

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At the beginning of the second half Toulmin kicked ahead and just won a race to touch down to reduce the lead further, but Giggleswick retaliated and Marshall got over, following some forward play. For the remainder of the game the School were for the most part attacking, but were unable to score.

The Giggleswick forwards were slightly heavier than the School pack and had rather better of the exchanges. Whalley and Worsley were the best of the School forwards and Yardley the best behind the scrum. Owing to the slippery state of the ball and the intense cold there were practically no back movements on either side and, under these conditions, Giggleswick owed their success to a stubborn defence.

The team was :—R. Ogley; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E1., Ruddock, D. G. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre ;• H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. E. Smart, J. N Emery, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, F. P. Sedman.

SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 4 pts. ; LEEDS G.S., 26 pts..

(Played at Leeds, on Saturday, November 5th.)

The play opened disastrously for the School, for in the first ten minutes, Hargreaves was allowed to get over for Leeds on two , ocasin.Bthrewcovd.Bthriesw ul of three-quarter play and both should have been stopped. After these early reverses the School began to wake up and play was, for the remainder of the half, even, but, whereas we lacked finish, Leeds made the most of their chances and scored twice more, through Bailey and Smith, before half-time. As one of these tries was converted, the home team crossed with an 1B points advantage.

In the second half the School had much more of the play and were on the attack almost continuously. Again, however, there was a sad lack of finish, and although Toulmin nearly got over in one corner and Sedman in the other, the next try came from Leeds..

Phillipson, who was playing exceedingly well and had a hand in all the tries except one, cut in to run half the length of the field to score a try which was converted. Soon afterwards Phythian got over the School line, after a forward rush ; and Dodds reduced the lead with a beautiful dropped goal from a long way out. The remainder of the game saw determined attacking by the School forwards, who were pushing Leeds off the ball in almost every scrum.

As Leeds were only packing seven in the second half, however, they had a much lighter pack.

The School forwards played well, Sedman, Douglas, Whalley and Worsley being the pick, but it took them some time to warm up.

Toulmin, on the wing, tackled well, but Ogley was poor in this respect. He partially made up for this, however, by his kicking and fielding, which were excellent.

296 The team was :—R. Ogley; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. M. Atkinson, D. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. E. Smart, J. M. Ryland, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, F. P. Sedman.

SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 7 pts. ; WORKSOP, 31 pts.

(Played at Worksop, on Wednesday, November 9th.)

The surface was iron hard aQd, as a result, the match was exceptionally fast. It was soon evident that the School were outclassed, as in the first quarter of an hour, Worksop scored three times. Their three-quarters were extremely fast and could give the School yards, while their forwards were much heavier than the School pack. They got the ball from almost every line out, but Baker got his fair share in the light scrums and thus gave the threes " a few opportunities. For most of the first half the School were on the defensive and although some of the tackling was good, it was patchy, and Worksop scored five times through J. B. Wentworth-Smith (2), P. G. Turner, E. W. E. Cork and A. H. Blackmore, while the first-named and P. Snow each converted one.

During the last five minutes the School attacked, and following a scrum on the Worksop line, the ball went out to Dodds, who reduced the lead with a dropped goal.

Play in the second half was more even. The School were waking up and the " threes " got possession more. In spite of this, Worksop increased their lead with tries by Blackmore, Turner, W. R. Andrews and F. T. Hopkinson. In the closing stages of the game Lupton got possession on the Worksop " 25 " and gave to Baker, who sent Sedman over in the corner. The kick failed.

Of the School team, Yardley and Dodds were the best of the backs. Both tackled exceptionally well in a defensive game, while the former's touch-kicking was good. Of the forwards, Baker was prominent in the loose. He had several excellent tackles and his dribbling was good.

The team was :—R. Ogley; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, D. Lupton; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. N. Emery, J. E. Smart, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, F. P. Sedman.

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SCHOOL v. HARROGATE OLD BOYS "A." RESULT :—WON. SCHOOL, 24 pts. ; HARROGATE, nil.

(Played at home, on November 19th.)

Ogley For this match the School backs were re-arranged. moved to the left wing and Frisby came in again at full-back, and the change was, on the whole, successful. The line combined well

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and several good movements were seen, while Frisby's kicking and tackling were excellent.

The School were soon on the attack, but it was a quarter of an hour before there was any score. Following a forward rush, Emery got over by the post and Yardley converted. Play continued in the Harrogate half and soon afterwards Yardley got the ball from a scrum, cut through and scored. The kick failed. Towards the end of the half Toulmin put the School further ahead with an unconverted try, following a good three-quarter movement.

The second half was almost a repetition of the first. The School 'always had the upper hand and only once did Harrogate appear likely to score, when they nearly got over after a dribble. Ogley scored the next try, after a good three-quarter movement. The ball went down the line to him and after making ground he gave to Yardley who drew the back before giving a return pass. Yardley converted. Soon afterwards Dodds cut in to send Toulmin over again near the flag, and near the end Yardley sent Dodds in between the posts and added the extra points himself.

The School forwards played a good game, Baker, Emery and Worsley doing a lot of work, while Sedman and Whalley were prominent in the loose. The three-quarters always had the better of exchanges and were seen to advantage in attack.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, R. Ogley ; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; H. K. Worsley, R. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. E. Smart, J. N. Emery, G Douglas, D. F. Dodd, F. P. Sedman.

SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, Nil; DURHAM, 44 points.

(Played at Durham, on Saturday, November 26th.)

It was soon evident that the home team was much superior, for they began to attack almost immediately after the kick-off and seldom were the School in an attacking position throughout the half. Once Ruddock broke away, but was brought down on the home 25,' but otherwise Durham were continually hammering on the School line. They managed to get over for three goals and three tries before half-time.

The second half began like the first and it was not long before Durham increased their lead. The School rallied after this further reverse and for a period of twenty minutes they managed to keep the home side out. Once Sedman, who was easily the best of a poor pack, led a rush which nearly resulted in a try, but during the last ten minutes Durham again overran the School. In the last minute the School returned to the attack, but Durham eventually won by five goals, one dropped goal and five tries, to nil.

The School owed this severe defeat partly to excellent play by Durham, but equally to a very poor display on their own part The

298 forwards played like a tired pack and only Sedman played well.

The threes ' seldom got any chances and the wings hardly ever had the ball.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, R. Ogley; N. W. D. Yardley, W. Hardacre; J. Whalley, R. C. Baker, H. K. Worsley, J. E. Smart, J. N. Emery, G. Douglas, D. F. Dodd, F. P. Sedman.

SCHOOL v. MOUNT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE. RESULT :—WON. SCHOOL, 24 points; MOUNT ST. MARY'S, 8 points.

(Played at home, on Saturday, December 3rd.)

Mount pressed at the start and soon took the lead through Gonsaldes, who burst through to score a try, which was converted.

Very shortly afterwards the same player got over again to give the visitors an early lead of eight points. This roused the School forwards, who played easily their best game of the season.

Mackintosh, who came in at scrum-half for Hardacre, backed them up well and fed Yardley cleanly. Yardley soon reduced the lead when he dropped a magnificent penalty goal from near the halfway line, and in the last ten minutes of the half, R. Baker got over after forward play, for Ogley to equalise with a good kick. Just before half-time the ball went right down the School line to Ogley, who sent Ruddock over with a reverse pass. The kick failed.

The School were attacking for most of the second half and managed to score three times. Soon after the resumption Yardley scored after a brilliant run down the field, and Mackintosh increased the lead when he went round on the blind side after a scrum, for Yardley to convert. Near the end of the game Yardley kicked ahead and, following up, touched down for a try which he converted.

The School team played really well, Yardley being outstanding among the backs. The forwards, of whom R .C. Baker and Sedman were the best, worked exceptionally hard. Two changes had been made in the side which was :—H. N. E. Frisby; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, R. Ogley; N. W. D. Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh; H. K. Worsley, B. O. Baker, J. Whalley,. J. E. Smart, J. N. Emery, G. Douglas, R. C. Baker, F. P. Sedman SCHOOL v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. RESULT:—LOST. SCHOOL, Nil. AMPLEFORTH, 25 pts.

(Played at Ampleforth, on Saturday, December 10th.)

The game opened evenly, but after seven or eight minutes Ampleforth got over in the corner, after a passing movement, for an unconverted try. The School then carried play into the home half and Yardley just failed with a fine drop-kick. Shortly afterwards Ampleforth got the ball from a five yards scrum and managed to score. The try was converted, and half-time came with the score 8-0.

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In the second half the greatly superior weight of the Ampleforth forwards prevented the School from getting the ball in the scrums and the result was that our opponents had most of the play, scoring five more tries, one of which was converted. On several occasions the School took play into the opponents 25,' but were unable to score, and Yardley narrowly missed a drop at goal from a penalty.

The tackling of the School threes ' often left much to be desired, and advantage was taken of this by C. F. Grieve, the Ampleforth captain, who started several fine movements among the home backs. The School forwards tackled well, but were hopelessly outweighted.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; W. Toulmin, J. E. Ruddock, S. Dodds, R. Ogley ; N. W. D. Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh; H. K. Worsley, B. C. Baker, J. Whalley, J. E. Smart, J. N. Emery, G. Douglas, R. C. Baker, F. P. Sedman.

SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. RESULT:—WON. SCHOOL, 12 pts., WANDERERS, 6 pts.

(Played at home, on Wednesday, December 14th.)

From the kick-off the Wanderers pressed, and Place, gathering a cross-kick in the first few minutes, got over in the corner. The kick failed. From this point the School had rather the better of the play and the ball remained in the Wanderer's half for some time, but it was a quarter of an hour before Whalley received the ball from Toulmin to equalise. Play until half-time was even.

Very early in the second half, Place put the Wanderers ahead with another try in the corner, after the ball had gone right down the line. The visitors continued to press until a long kick relieved the situation, and the School returned to the attack. From a scrum near the flag, Ogley gained possession and dropped a magnificent goal. Play was very even until about five minutes from the end, when Ruddock intercepted to score between the post, for Yardley to add the extra points.

The School team showed wonderfully improved form and the whole side played well, the forwards being exceptionally good.

R. C. Baker, Sedman and Whalley were the best of a pack which, though outweighted, fully held its own. Mackintosh played an excellent game, while Yardley relieved many difficult situations by well-judged kicking.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; W. Toulmin, S. Dodds, J. E. Ruddock, R. Ogley ; N. W. D. Yardley, A. V. Mackintosh ; J. Whalley, B C. Baker, H. K. Worsley, J. E. Smart, R. C. Baker, G. Douglas, J. N. Emery, F. P. Sedman.

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2nd XV. Matches.

2nd XV. v. HARROGATE OLD BOYS " B " RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, Nil; HARROGATE, 16 points.

(Played on the Old Field, on Saturday, October 15th.)

Harrogate were a very heavy side, whose forwards were clever in the loose and the School forwards were completely outplayed, especially in the first half. The School threes ' played an excellent defensive game, tackling extremely well.

From the kick-off Harrogate attacked and throughout the game play was seldom out of the School half. Time after time the visitors were nearly over the line, but only twice did they score in each half. The School forwards hardly ever got the ball in the first half and the backs were starved. In the second half Baker was getting more of the ball and some three-quarter movements were seen. The forwards, when on the defensive, were not wheeling well, though showing plenty of dash in the loose, while the ' threes ' were much better in defence than in attack.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; J. M. Atkinson, B. H. McCready, C. Powell, C. Workman; T. W. Jenkins, A. V. Mackintosh; P. S. Daintry, B. C. Baker, P. N. Baines, J. Ryland, R. W. Moore, F. W. P. Lupton, D. F. Dodd, G. W. Smith.

2nd XV. v. DRAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1st XV. RESULT :—WON. SCHOOL, 11 points; DRAX, 7 points.

(Played on the Old Field, on Wednesday, October 19th.)

Drax brought a heavy side and the School were soon on the defensive. After the first five minutes, however, they livened up and had most of the play for the remainder of the half, but the first score did not come till after about twenty minutes play when, following a line-out, the ball was passed to McCready, who cut in to score. The kick failed. During the half the School forwards were heeling well and the threes ' were playing an excellent game, their tackling being exceptionally good.

Soon after the resumption Drax got the ball out from a scrum for the fly-half to drop a goal. Play livened up and it was not long before Atkinson fielded the ball and, following an excellent threequarter movement during which the ball passed right down the line, the School made 60 yards for Workman to get over in the corner_ The kick again failed. Play continued evenly and within five minutes of the end, Frisby fielded on his own 25,' ran up and gave to Atkinson who got over near the flag. Ryland converted with an excellent kick. A minute from the end Drax reduced the School's lead with a try scored far out after a three-quarter movement. In the second half the School forwards were not getting

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quite as much of the ball, but the whole team played exceptionally well and the only weakness was some occasional wild passing.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; J. M. Atkinson, B. H. McCready, C. Powell, C. Workman ; T. W. Jenkins, A. V. Mackintosh; P. S. Daintry, B. C. Baker, P. N. Baines, J. Ryland, F. W. P. Lupton, J. H. Crook, D. F, Dodd, J. Biggin 2nd XV. v. GIGGLESWIOK SCHOOL 2nd XV. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, Nil ; GIGGLESWICK, 36 pts.

Played at Giggleswick in terrible conditions on Saturday, October 29th. Snow and sleet fell throughout the game and intense cold made play almost impossible. In the first few minutes, before the ball had got wet, the School attacked and nearly scored, but from that point onwards the Giggleswick pack, who were evidently used to these ' polar ' conditions, had matters all their own way in a forward game. Their dribbling was excellent and the play resulted in what was almost a procession over the School line.

The three-quarters could not hold the ball and the School forwards played without heart. Giggleswick scored, in all, 3 goals and 7 tries. The game was too scrappy to make an account possible.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby; C. Workman, J. M. Atkinson, W. J. Richardson, B. H. McCready ; C. Powell, A. V. Mackintosh; P. S. Daintry, B. C. Baker, P. N. Baines, F. W. P. Lupton, J. M. Ryland, J. H. Crook, R. W. Moore, J. Biggin.

2nd XV. v. LEEDS 2nd XV. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, 3 points; LEEDS, 6 points.

(Played at home, on Saturday, November 5th.)

Play started very evenly and the first half was uneventful. Play was for the most part in mid-field and seldom did either side look like scoring. The School threes ' were handling badly and play was scrappy. In the second half both sides livened up and the game became much keener. Leeds took the lead after ten minutes, when they were awarded a penalty. The School retaliated and after some play in the Leeds 25 ' Mackintosh equalised with a penalty goal from in front of the posts. The home threes ' were playing much better and the forwards were getting the ball well in the tight scrums. On two occasions the School nearly got over, once when Workman was tackled just short of the line and once when Ruddock just failed to beat the back. In the last few minutes Leeds returned to the attack and, following some forward play, managed to score.

The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby; C. Workman, B. H. McCready, W. J. Richardson, J. E. Ruddock, C. Powell, A. V. Mackintosh ; P. S. Daintry, B. C. Baker, P. N. Baines, P. A. Johnstone, F. W. P. Lupton, J. H. Crook, R. W. Moore, J. Biggin.

302 2nd XV. v. WORKSOP COLLEGE 2nd XV. RESULT :—DRAW. SCHOOL, 5 points; WORKSOP, 5 points.. :(Played at home, on Wednesday, November 9th.)

The School won the toss, but play was soon in their half.

A quick heel by Worksop set their 'threes ' in motion and the fullback, coming_ up with the line, was tackled when nearly over.

Worksop continued to attack, despite excellent tackling by the School threes,' and their 'wing managed to score in the corner within five minutes, adding the extra points himself. After this reverse the School began to attack and it was not long before B. C. Baker picked up near the visitors' line and scrambled over..

Mackintosh converted from an easy position, The second -half opened with a School attack and they were unlucky not to score. . Worksop again pressed and only hard tackling prevented them getting over. Play was _fast and exciting; but neither side could score and an excellent game finished with the scores level. The whole School team played well against a heavier and faster side. • The team was :—H. N. E. Frisby ; C. Workman, B. H. McCready, T. W. Jenkins, C. Powell.; J. M. Atkinson, A. V. Mackintosh; P.. B. Baines, B. C. Baker, P. S. Daintry, F. W. P..

Lupton, J. M. Ryland, J. H. Crook, P. A. Johnstone, J. Biggin. .

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2nd XV. v. DEPOT WEST YORKS. REGT. RESULT :—LOST. SCHOOL, Nil; WEST YORKS., 17 points.

(Played at Fulford, on Saturday, November 19th.)

Conditions were poor and the School's light pack was completely outweighted in a forward game. The West Yorks. were soon on the attack and scored after a forward rush in the first five minutes, but, following the kick-off, the School retaliated and were decidedly unfortunate not to score. The Depot wing, however, relieved the pressure with a brilliant run which resulted in another try.

The Depot continued to attack, but Atkinson saved an awkward situation with a great tackle. Just before half-time they scored again.

In the second half, like the first, the School were for the most part defending and, in spite of good tackling, the West Yorks. increased their lead with a goal and a try. The School threes seldom got the ball and were thus not seen to advantage in attack, but their defence was good.

The team was*:—J. M. Atkinson, C. Workman, B. H. McCready, C. POwell, D. Lupton; T. W. Jenkins, A. V. Mackintosh; P. B. Baines, B. C. Baker, R. W. Moore, F. W. 'P. Lupton, J. M. Ryland; J. H. Crook, P.' A. Johnstone, J. Biggin.

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2nd XV v. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1st XV. RESULT: LOST. SCHOOL, 3 points; RIPON, 5 points.

Played at Ripon in terrible conditions on Saturday, December 3rd. In the first half the School played down hill with the wind behind them, but did not take full advantage of the conditions.

The forwards did not let the ball out enough and it seldom reached the wings. The School's try came after about ten minutes' play when Powell kicked ahead, along the ground, to run sixty yards with the ball at his feet to score far out. In spite of much pressure the Ripon line held out until half-time.

In the second half the wind increased, and driving sleet made conditions more unpleasant still. For almost all the half the School were on the defensive, but the pressure was relieved on numerous occasions by forward rushes. Ripon managed to score from a short three-quarter movement and the try was converted from an easy position. The School fought back 'desperately, but Without success. The defence in the second half was good, but the advantage in the first half was not pressed home.

The team was :—J. M. Atkinson; C. Workman, B. H. McCready, C. Powell, D. Lupton; T. W. Jenkins, W. Hardacre ; P. Baines, F. W. P. Lupton, P. S. Daintry, J. Biggin, P. A. Johnston, J. M. Ryland, D. F. Dodd, J. H. Crook.

2nd XV v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 2nd XV. RESULT :—WON. SCHOOL, 6 pts. ; AIVIPLEFORTH, 3 pts.

(Played at home, on Saturday, December 10th.)

The School won the toss and- were soon attacking, the first score coming within five minutes. Ampleforth were penalised for handling in the scrum and Ryland kicked a good goal.

Encouraged by this the School had a good deal of the play for the quarter of an hour, and D. Lupton, who played an excellent game throughout, increased the lead with a try far out. F. W. Lupton picked up and, making ground, sent his brother over, but the kick failed. From the kick-off, Ampleforth began to attack and the School were pinned to their line for some time. Following desperate 'forward play, the visiting scrum-half managed to get over after a five yards scrum, 'and half-time came with the score 6-73.. Ampleforth had rather the better of the second half, but were unable to score. They were pressing hard at the beginning, but pressure was relieved by a dribble and the School attacked for sometime. For the last five minutes Ampleforth again kept the School on their line, but the defence was excellent and held out till the end.

The team was :—J. M. Atkinson; D. Lupton, C. Powell, B. H. McCready, C. Workman; T. W. Jenkins, W. Hardacre; P. B. BaineS,'F. W. P. Lupton, P. S. Daintry, J. Biggin, P. A. Johnstone, J. M. Ryland, D. F. Dodd, J. H. -Crook.

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quash Vachets.

This term has been quite a successful one for the Squash Club, and there has been a comparatively large number of members.

The School played the first match against a University College Hospital team, led by Dr. J. C. Gregory, the Northern Champion of 1931, and they accomplished an excellent feat to win by three events to two. For this victory, they were indebted to a brilliant display by N. W. D. Yardley, who beat Dr. Gregory by three games to two. The match produced some brilliant squash rackets, and Yardley set so fast a pace that his opponent was never allowed to settle down. In fairness to Gregory, it must be mentioned that he was by no means at his fittest, but his defeat could only have been accomplished by a player of exceptional talent. This was the first occasion that Gregory had lost a match in his native County. T. W. Jenkins was outclassed by H. M. Chappel, an entrant for the Amateur Championship last year, but R. C. Baker's persistent retrieving gave him the match against A. J. Gardham.

The fourth match went to the School, but the squash it produced never rose above the mediocre.

Results :-N. W. D. Yardley (School) beat Dr. J. C. Gregory (9-7), (6-9), (5-9), (9-7), (9-3); T. W. Jenkins (School) lost to H. M. Chappel (5-9), (5-9), 7-9); R. C. Baker (School) beat A. J. Gardham (9-2), (2-9), (9-7), (9-7); A. V. Mackintosh (School) beat R. Sloley (9-4), (7-9), (9-5), (9-4).

The School lost to a strong Yorkshire Rocks side by one event to four. Yardley was much too clever for R. G. Bullen and the issue was never in doubt. Jenkins had an off day, but Baker put up a plucky fight against S. M. Toyne. Mackintosh put up unexpected resistance against S. S. Pawle, but C. H. Perry was no match for the guile of F. Smith.

Results :-Yardley (School) beat R. G. Bullen (9-1), (9-6), ((4-9), (10-8); Jenkins (School), lost to the Earl of Ronaldshay (4-9), (2-9), (3-9); Baker (School) lost to S. M. Toyne (6-9), (5-9), (9-6), (8-10); Mackintosh (School) lost, to S. S. Pawle (6-9), (10-8), (6-9), (2-9); C. H. Perry (School) lost to F. Smith (1-9), (2-9), (5-9).

The Staff -were beaten by five events to nil. F. Smith, Esq., played well to get a game off Yardley, but the latter was never really extended. Jenkins played extremely well to defeat S. M. Toyne, Esq., by three games to one, showing distinct improvement on previous form. Baker, Mackintosh and Perry all won their matches.

Results :-Yardley (School) beat F. Smith, Esq. (7-9), (9-3), (9-6), (9-7); Jenkins (School) beat S. M. Toyne, Esq. (9-7), (9-5), (6-9), (9-1); Baker (School) beat P. K. Bourne, Esq. (9-6), (9-0), (9-1); Mackintosh (School) beat W. H. G. Milnes, Esq. (9-4), (9-3), (9-7); Perry (School) beat K. H. Rhodes, Esq. (9-6), (9-5), (9-4).

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On January 7, a match will be played against Haileybury College, at Queen's Club, South Kensington. St. Peter's have met Haileybury on two previous occasions and the Hertfordshire School have won both matches by narrow margins. In 1931-32, Haileybury won by two events to one, Yardley losing a wonderful match to A. E. C. Vanderfelt, the Racquets captain, by a single. point-10--9 in the fifth game. Draffan won against the other member of the Haileybury Racquets pair, R. D. M. Evers, after losing the first two games, but Pawle was beaten by D..F. Hill, who has appeared in the Cambridge team once or twice this term.

In the South of England Championship, to be held at Hoveearly in January, the School will be represented by N. ,W. D. Yardley.

% b ooting.

With the beginning of a new year it was decided that the new range must be made to justify its existence, and in consequence of this, steps were taken to make shooting a less arduous business, than of yore.

The result has been a marked increase both in the amount and quality of the shooting, the recruits in particular, under Sergeant-Major Puddick, have put in a good many parades at the range, and the standard of recruit shooting is the highest for many years.

The results of various competitions held during the term are given below :Open Competition.-1, J. N. Emery; 2, J. E. Smart.

Senior Handicap.-1, C. H. Perry; 2, J. Garbutt.

Junior Open.-1, R. W. Moore; 2, W. J. Cunningham; 3, R. WhiteRecruits— First.-1, J. B. Dixon.

Second.-1, W. H. H. Hanks.

Third.-1, R. H. Davison; 2, N. B. Stephenson; 3, D. G. Barnby.

The one and only match of the term, against a team from the.

West Yorks. Depot, was shot at the School range on December 1st, and resulted in a win for the School by 761 points to 719 points_ The following represented the School :—P. N. Baines, J. N. Emery, H. N. E. Frisby, D. G. Lupton, C. H. Perry, J. M..

Ryland, J. E. Smart, H. K. Worsley

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lbochey fixtures, 1933.

1.—West Yorkshire Regiment 4.—Leeds Corinthians ...

11.—Scarborough H.C. ... ...

15.—Leeds University 22.—Northumberland Fusiliers 1.—Northumberland Fusiliers 11.—Worksop College 18.—York H.C. ...

25:—Hull H.C. ...

29. Old Peterites ...

The Dates of :The West Yorkshire Regiment Doncaster H.C. ... ...

Have not definitely been fixed.

Away Home Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Home ... Home ... Home

3untor %'cboot.

St. Olave's has again had a large number of boys on the roll &of " St. Peter's Preparatory Department," and this has caused -considerable development in the organization of the Junior School.

In fact, we are becoming quite familiar with some of the Senior .School masters, whom we previously only used to see from afar.

Most of us have tried to give a good impression of our abilities.

Another sign of our growth is that boys in J.V. and J.VI. have been allowed to join the Senior School Scientific Society, and they have much enjoyed the lectures and demonstrations on Saturday evenings. The boys in these two forms are also going to take a hand in the Science Exhibition next term : they hope to prepare a Special Junior School exhibit.

Some folks often say queer things about the York climate .and its effects, but we at St. Olave's have again had a splendid -bill of health, though we must say that we greatly enjoyed the -change when Mr. Ping took us out to Strensall for the afternoon where we played bandits on the Common and came back perfectly ravenous for tea.

Together with the Senior School, St. Olave's attended Even-song in York Minster on Advent Sunday.

The great effort of the term to show our relations and friends what the Junior School can do, was performed on Thursday, December 8th, when we gave our Annual Gymnastic Display, and also a short Play in French, which Miss Toyne wrote specially for us.

The preparations for the Play have been great fun, particularly the trying on of the dresses and costumes, and we must thank all those who have so kindly helped with the making and fitting— and in some cases lending. Much amusement was caused in St. Olave's one evening when Matron brought her little friend ' Marie ' to visit the dorms. Marie ' was not recognised for some minutes!

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307 We might also tell a tale of Madame le Brun ' as Mrs. Bruin amongst her naughty schoolboys, but you must ask the oalavites!

The Programme is printed below, and we are glad that our visitors were pleased with our efforts. Now we can think of nothing else but our House Party and the Holidays—though we have to do some examinations first!

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Gymnastic Display.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1932.

PROGRAMME. The School. (a) " The Campbells are comin' " 1.—Songs (b) " Old Folks at Home."

2.—Drill Forms J.I. and J.II. 3.—Drill Form J.III. 4.—Songs (a) " David of the White Rock."

Twelve (b) " The Ferry."

Selected boys.

Z.—Drill Form J.IV. -6.—Drill Forms J.V. and VI. 7.—Recitations Boys from J.II. and J.III. .8.—Drill Old St. Olave's boys now in the Senior School.

'9.—A short Play in French.

Les Joucts De Minuit.

(Characters, in order of appearance). :SPEAKER OF THE PROLOGUE C. Windram: MADAME LE BRUN (owner of the shop) P. Heywood.

PIERRE, M Whitehorn. { Schoolboys } PAUL J. Shillitoe.

-JACQUES (son of Mme. le Brun) P. *S. Brenikov.

HARLEQUIN J. 0. Connell.

PIERROT W. L. Walters.

R L. Fothergill. \V. B. Battrick.

G J. Dodd.

1 Toys. :SOLDIERS E R. Gossop.

J. S Phillips. i J. Segar.

'CAPTAIN OF THE TOY ARMY E. N. Dickinson.• MARIE I. 'b. Morison.

SHEPHERDESS• " . P. Seville.

ROSE (a maid).

- 'E Whitney.

SCENE:—A French Toy Shop. .TIME:—The Present.

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" The Vagabond " GOD SAVE THE KING.

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Correspondence.

St.

Olave's, Clifton, York.

12th December, 1932.

To the Editors of " The Peterite " :Dear Sirs, We are sure that everybody who took part in the French Play which Miss Toyne wrote for us, and helped us to produce at the Gymnasium Display, would like to say how very grateful we all are to her.

We know that we took up so much of her spare time and we can only think of this way of saying how much we congratulate her.

Yours sincerely, ST. OLAVE'S MONITORS

Games.

This term we have been able to run four games at soccer on half-holidays, owing to our increase in numbers.

Our thanks are due to Mr. Proctor, Mr. Davies, Mr. Musgrove, Miss Toyne and Miss Weatherill, who have taken charge of these games in fair weather and foul.

The record of the XI is : lost two matches, drawn one, and won one.

We were beaten home and away by Terrington, 6-4 and 9-2; while against Clifton House, Harrogate, we drew 4 all at York, and won 9-1 at Harrogate. The latter match was played under dry conditions, which, needless to say, suit our small and light side.

The following played for the XL—Walters; Windram (ViceCaptain), Heywood; Coore, Segar, Battrick (ma.); Capald, Telfor, Gossop (Captain), Cole, Whitehorn. Also played, Buckler (ma.) and Croskell.

Scout News.

Since last going to press we competed in the York and District Boy Scouts Association Athletic Sports and managed to carry off the Junior Shield by the narrow margin of one point. Twelve other Groups competed.

We also sent in some competitors for the Swimming Sports, who did quite well.

The following represented the Troop in Athletics :—Denby, Jeffrey, Buckler, Lockwood, Tyson and McLean; and in

Swimming :—Denby, Dickenson, Co'book, Windram, Macdonald, Buckler (ma.) and Lockwood.

Last term we also held a most enjoyable camp at Aldby Park, Nr. Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, on the banks of the River Derwent,. about a quarter of a mile from the spot where Harold Godwinson spent the night prior to the battle of Stamford Bridge.

The right bank of the river is here about 30 feet above the level of the water.

19 Scouts were present, with Mr. Chilman in charge; who was ably assisted by Mr. Smith and Mr. Greenway, both of whom attended the Schoolmaster's Training Course for Seouters, at Wellington College, in the Easter Holidays, and who started the Troop in the Senior School from the Junior Department.

During the visit of the British Association to York in the Summer Holidays, the following Scouts acted as " Runners " to the various sections and ably carried out their many duties :— Lockwood, Weatherill, Segar, Gossop, Greaves and Croskell.

The following Scouts were promoted to Patrol leaders and Seconds of the 3 patrols; Woodpigeons, Curlews and Peewits :Segar and Gossop; Windram and Croskell; Walters and Whitney.

The following new Scouts have taken the Scout Promise :Ping (ma.) and Brockbank, from the Cubs; and Heywood, Coore, Buckler, 0., Toulson and England.

On November 28th we were granted a half-holiday by the headmaster, to hold a rally on the occasion of the official visit of the Headquarters Commissioner for Public Schools (Mr. Piers D. Power), who inspected us in the School Gymnasium.

P.L.'s Jeffrey and Macdonald have left the Group on going to Bootham and Durham schools respectively.

WOLF CUBS. This term the Pack has been very active. We were sorry to lose Stembridge, one of our sixers, who has left St. Olave's ; also Ping and Brockbank, who have gone up to the Scouts. Three new Cubs, Ping (mi.), Inglis and Renison have been enrolled; Coverdale has just joined, and Moore attended the term's meetings, but is going to another Pack next term. Many Cubs have gained their First Stars, after much hard work. The Meetings have been varied, much time being spent on Star test. We have learnt some new games, both in and out-of-doors, and can boast that the Pack is now a firmly established part of St. Olave's. We had one excursion to the wood in Water Lane, where the new cubs were initiated into the thrilling experience of tracking and " Indians and Palefaces." There was luckily a motor conveyance, of strong build, to pick up the many stragglers. We should also like to mention the visit of Mr. Piers D. Power to the Group. We spent a delightful afternoon in the Gym. with him. He showed us a rather painful game called " Skinning the Snake." Some of us were quite skinned!

310 The new sixes as arranged this term, owing to changes in numbers, are :RED. BLUE. YELLOW. Sixers.

Fothergill*t Shillitoe*t Bucklet Seconds. Seville*f Hillyard (ma.)*t Connell*t Hillyard (mi.)*t Brenikov* Pulleyn (mi.)

Morison*t Pindeet Buckler (mi.)* Newell Calder* Ping Morey Inglis Coverdale Moore Denison f denotes One Year's Service. * denotes First Star.

VALETE. J. M. Buckler (to School House) C. H. Cheong (to Day Boys) N. L. Colbeck (to School House) G. Douglass (to Day Boys) C. Biscomb (to Day Boys) J. R. Tyson (to School House) C. Lockwood (to Day Boys) M. Q. Carlton (to the Grove) C. F. Lennie (to Day Boys) J. M. Dickenson (to Rise) C. E. Greaves (to Day Boys) G. J. T. Whitehurst (to Day Boys) M. R. Jeffrey, J. M. Macdonald.

SAL VETE. A. Capaldi (D.B.) J. A. Dent (St. 0.)

J. E. England (D.B.) S. Ogley (St. 0.)

R. T. Griffiths (D.B.) J. R. Scholey (St. 0.)

F. E. Townsend (D.B.) H. Toulson (St. 0.)

A. Webster (D.B.) A. Battrick (D.B.) D. H. Shaftoe (D.B.) F. N. Goode (D.B.) A. C. Worsfold (D.B.) A. Gowland (D.B.) D. H. Wright (D.B.) G. W. Harding (D.B.) R. A. Wright ,(D.B.) W. H. W. Ping (D.B.) A. T. H. Wright (D.B.) P. E. H. Smith (D.B.)

tontemporartes.

We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any inadvertent omissions: " Brighton College Magazine," " Denstonion," " Dolphin," "Danensis," "Dovorian (2)," "Eastbournian," "Framlinghamian," " Giggleswick Chronicle," " Haileyburian (2)," " Hurst Johnian," " Hymerian," " Johnian," " Journal of the R.A.F. College, Cranwell," " Limit," " Malvenian (2)," " Monktonian," Ousel (3)," " Pocklingtonian," " Reptonian (2)," " Sedberghian (2)," " St. Peter's College (Adelaide) Magazine," " Stonyhurst Magazine."

Any contemporaries received after this number has gone to the printers, will be acknowledged in the next issue of the '" Peterite."

ROYAL (DICK) VETERINARY COLLEGE, EDINBURGH. Principal-

0. 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.