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Summer term commenced with the largest number of boys that we have ever had in the Junior School, though the number of Boarders is the smallest for many years.

The boys have enjoyed good health, and again we have been free from epidemics.

The Whit-Monday Outing was a great success. Mr. Ping had once more found a fresh place to take us, and, of course, it was kept a secret until we actually arrived there. By special permission we went to Gilling Woods, where we saw how the lumbermen had been felling the trees, and we saw the mountains of sawdust near the sawmill. What we specially enjoyed was the fun we had with an old boat, which we found on one of the fish ponds, and then the tea which we had at a farmhouse.

During the term the usual summer activities on bicycles have been as strong as ever, though " dirt track " riding in the playground was forbidden after the first week, when there were several crashes.

Visits to Strensall and Skipwith have been enjoyed—without any difficulties with the keeper !

One thing has been specially noticed this term, and that is how much the Day Boys like to be at School ! Many of them have remained to take part in various games about the School premises till long after official School hours. This shows a happy state of mind amongst the Day Boys, doesn't it?

The splendid weather we have had has encouraged many more boys to go to the Baths regularly, and, consequently, very many more boys in St.. Olave's can swim, or nearly swim, than is usual. In this matter the Day Boys are showing a great deal of keenness, and quite a number come to the evening bathing periods, after prep."

The following boys have passed the full School test by swimming four lengths (100 yards) :—Amor, J. A. F. ; Buckler, F. N. ; Butler, J. H. ; Cole, H. P. ; Currie, R. S. ; Dent, J. A. ; Dodd, G. J. ; England, J. E. ; Heywood, P. ; Morison, I. D. C. Ping, H. ; Shillitoe, J. B. ; Telfer, L. ; Toulson, H. ; and we hope that several more boys will pass before the end of term. Swimming sports will be held during the last week.

We should like to congratulate several boys on their successful work :—M. D. Whitehorn was awarded one of the City Scholarships in the examination, at the end of last term ; he has also won the Junior Reading and Elocution Prize.

E. N. Dickinson has won the Senior Reading Prize.

P. Heywood has won the Whytehead Divinity Prize, and C. G. F. Ward has passed the Common Entrance examination to join his brother at Repton School.

We cannot conclude this note on the doings of St. (Nave's , without a reference to the interest and keenness shown in Nature

Study by a large number of the boys ; scarcely a day goes by but some boy will bring an insect, plant, or other specimen for identification. We do commend this keenness, and hope that such interest will continue when the boys grow older, and then we are sure they will scarcely ever be bored.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AT ST. OLAVE'S. Where do all the cricket balls go? What does Taurus do with his horns? Who had to be " brung out "? Is there a difference between a buckle and a buckler? Why is the cow so called? What did happen to Mr. Ping's bike? Who is the best shot in St. Olave's? And did he aim at the window, or not ? When is a rat when it spins? What is telling Pancakes?

VALETE. J. Glaves (to Rise). G. P. Pinder. W. L. Walters.

j. Davis. I. Norton. T. Short.

SALVETE. (All Day Boys.) M. Garth. R. G. Norton. D. Whitfield.

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This season we have run four games every half-holiday, the senior game playing on the edge of the " square " below the Pavilion; the second game below the Squash Courts ; the third game in the " Bay," and the fourth at the bottom of the field, near the remains of the old wall.

This has only been made possible by the willing help of Mr. Procter, Mr. Davis, Miss Toyne, Miss Weatherill, and Mis s Turner, to whom we tender our grateful thanks.

We have played six matches, three of which we w n, and' three lost.

Against Clifton House, at York, we went in first and knocked up 123, the chief scorers being Segar, 54 ; and Ping (ma.), 25. They replied with 11.

At Terrington we made 47 to their 38.

S. Bede's beat us at Hornsea quite soundly, the scores being 79 to 103 for 5.

In the return match versus Terrington, our visitors went in first and by very steady batting made 105 in two hours, leaving us fifty minutes to get them. We got to 48 for 3 in a very short time, but the remainder could not stay the pace, and our innings ended for 10 more runs. For Terrington, Woolcott, who made 47 not out, also took 5 wickets for 33. 'We were delighted to welcome a full Parents XI. They went in first and made close on 200 runs for 6 before declaring, Mr. Dickinson scoring 70 not out, Mr. Dodd 40, and Mr. Dennison 33. We replied with 46, Mr. Norton and Mr. Seville accounting for most of the wickets.

Our last match was versus Clifton House, at Harrogate,. whom we defeated by 75 to 28.

Jerrard, McKay, Gossop, and Wright (ma.) have been our chief bowlers ; Croskell and Wright (ma.) being the opening batsmen.

The following have played for the 1st XI :—Gossop (captain) ; Croskell (vice-captain); Jerrard ; Wright, J. ; Whitney ; Windram ; McKay ; Segar ; Ping, A. W. ; Buckler, 0. ; Battrick, W. B. ; WhitehDrn ; Ward ; and Briggs.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL JUNIOR TROOP.

This term we have had several cycle outings and practised tracking, fire-lighting, and various scout games. On Tuesday, June 20th, we went out to Haxby Park, kindly lent by Mr. Ward, and there spent a very enjoyable afternoon, partaking of an excellent bacon and egg tea.

On June 13th and 14th our Troop took part in the York and District Boy Scouts' Association's Annual Athletic Sports, and for the second year came out winners in the Junior Section, beating York Garrison Troop by half a point.

On the gccasion of the Chief Scout's visit to the Tattoo, on Monday, July 10th, Patrol Leaders Lockwood and Segar represented the School Group on the Guard of Honour provided for Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell.

We are now looking forward to our Camp, which is to be held from Thursday, July 20th, to Tuesday, July 25th, at Aldby Park, Buttercrambe, near Stamford Bridge, the site for which has been kindly lent by Colonel Darley.