Cambridge Letter

The Boat Club has flourished, in spite of alleged sarcasm directed at it by the cricketers; having failed to win anything in the York Regatta, the boaters restored their reputation by beating a very strong York City VIII in the annual, VIII race ; following this success, a IV 'has been entered for Tyne Regatta, which, unfortunately, occurs too late in the term for an account to be given in " The Peterite."

Old Peterites have worthily maintained the reputation of the School in many activities. . J. E. C. Hill outshone a bevy of scholars to win the Lothian Essay prize at Oxford, while in the sphere of sport, A. B. Sellers has again captained Yorkshire at cricket, and H. S. Burrows has done great things at tennis and won international honours, playing for England against Wales. The General Inspection. of the O.T.C. resulted in a very complimentary report, which amply repaid the considerable amount of work done in the first-half of the term.

For the rest, it is set out in the pages which follow, and we will not presume to repeat it here.

And so it is with mixed feelings that we lay down the editorial pen for the last time; feelings of regret mingle with the satisfying thought that all is well with the School ; so may it long continue

Cam bridge setter.

Cambridge,

June, 1933.

To the Editors of " The Peterite," Dear Sirs,

Once again we must apply ourselves to the task of writing the O.P. letter. This term has been distinguished from other May terms only by the fact that the temperature has been considerably above the average.

This, as was only to be anticipated, has proved rather a mixed, Messing. Old Peterites, like most other undergraduates, have been torn between the delights of the river and tennis courts, and the•ever pressing, need to work for the May exams. These came at the hottest part of the term, but are now, fortunately, nearly over.

Cambridge is beginning to revive, and assume her gay appearance in readiness for the May week festivities. Already huge marquees are springing up along the backs, and the Madrigal singers have given their annual performance under the arch of King's Bridge.

The May races are in progress, and some excellent racing has been seen; Pembroke are head of the river and show every likelihood of staying there. Supporters of the orthodox style of rowing will be glad to hear that Lady Margaret are showing exceptional form. They have bumped Selwyn and are almost certain to get Jesus before the races are over.

This term the Club held a very successful dinner, which was only marred by the fact that we had no single representative from amongst present members of the School.

Of the doings of Old Peterites here, this term, little is known ; however, we will record such scraps of information as we are able t , ) glean or invent.

A. L. B. Pattinson, our Vice-President, has been working this term for History, Part II. In between he has been playing a little village cricket.

D. V. Hewitt has been one of the lucky ones who finished exams. last term. He has not been seen at O.P. Meetings this term ; he has been bereft of the usual excuse of "working," and so, his absence is inexplicable.

J, R. Pope. Has resigned from the O.P. Club.

H. J. B. Greaves spent this term rowing hard in the Peterhouse 1st VIII. He has also been doing a considerable amount of work.

A. L. Hicks is a very elusive member, and has been working for the Mechanical Sciences Tripos.

W. L. Seaborne has been working for the Geography Tripos.

H. F. Whalley has been reading Anatomy and Physiology for the 2nd M.B. He has played cricket regularly for Emmanuel

Pagans.

W. McC. Scott is to be congratulated on getting his College cricket colours. Also has been given a seniors' trial at " rugger " next term. He is working for the 2nd M.B.

During the term he tried to stop a cricket ball with his teeth ; this has given him a decidedly " tough " appearance.