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PHILIP, GEORGE RUSSELL. BORN JUNE 19TH, 1898. DIED AT BUKOBA, TANGANYIKA, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1935.

Philip Russell was one of the original contingent of St. Peter's School O.T.C. when it was formed three months before the War, and was actually at Rugeley Camp when the War broke out. After further training with the Inns of Court O.T.C. he took a Commission in the K.O.Y.L.I., and was on service from 1917 onwards. He was wounded in action in Champagne in 1918. After serving with the Army of Occupation he took his Degree at Worcester College, Oxford, where he distinguished himself at hockey.

He entered the Colonial Civil Service, in which he served with distinction, and finally became District Officer at Biharmilo in Tanganyika.

His death deprived the East African Service of a man with exceptional knowledge of East African affairs. He is survived by his wife, the daughter of Dr. Woodhouse, LL.D., C.B.E., of Flamborough, and a small daughter.

A Memorial Service was held at Malton Parish Church, which was Conducted by the Rev. R. F. Cardale, assisted by Mr. S. M. Toyne, the Headmaster.

CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER POWELL METCALFE, D.S.O., R.N. AGED 62. AT BLUNDELLSANDS, LIVERPOOL.

Captain Metcalfe was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for an outstanding piece of seamanship under heavy fire during the attack in the Narrows at the Dardanelles on March 18th, 1915. During the latter half of the War, he served in the Salvage Department of the Admiralty, and since his retirement he has been a member of the Mersey Conservancy. He held the medals of the Royal Humane Society and of the Liverpool Shipwreck Society. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.

Elie aunfor %cbool.

At the commencement of the term the frequent question from all Olavites was, " when are we going into the new building ? " The answer was only too clear when we saw the unfinished state of the interior. The new Art Room, however, has been in regular use, and the New Building as a whole is really a " magnum opus ; " it has taken a great deal more finishing than any of us expected. Still, we have been very happy in our temporary accommodation, and we all think a good term's work has been done.

We omitted in last term's notes to congratulate Peter Seville heartily on winning an Open Scholarship to Bootham School, York. We hear he is getting on very well.

The usual crazes have been well to the fore at various times, viz., roller skating, conkers, clay ovens (some very special designs were seen this term) and Relievo.

We have to welcome several new masters this term. Mr. J. S. Cooper belongs specially to us—being in St. Olave's—he has chased most of us, but hasn't caught everyone yet ! Mr. Jellicoe has been almost one of us, and has helped us to learn quite a lot of history in an unusual way !

There is little doubt about our liking this side of the road better than the other, even though in wet weather we do miss the old " covered way," and the present playground was a miniature lake at one time. The playing fields are so near that we get much more football in playtime than we had on the old asphalt.

After our Firework Celebration on November 5th, Wednesday, November 6th, was a whole holiday on account of the Royal Wedding, and it was a beautifully fine day. The boarders, however, did not go out into the country as last year because everywhere underfoot was so wet. In the morning we made a tour of Rowntree's Works, and saw chocolate in the making, as well as box-making, and all the wrapping and packing. In the afternoon we went into York and saw some special talkie films at a demonstration at the Royal Station Hotel.

Preparation for the Gym Display and the French Play gave us all a great deal to think about during the latter part of the term, and we were pleased that the whole show was carried through without any serious 'hitch.

The programme is given below, but the five boys who gave recitations were Michael Lynch, " A Moral ; " Douglas Lynch, " Prince Tatters ; " John Gowlett, " How the Little Kite Learned to Fly ; " Raymond Fox, " The Brown Thursh ; " and Thornton Lambert, " Abou Ben Adhem," " Big Steamers," and " My First Smoke." The French Play was a distinct thriller, and was written and produced by Mr. J. S. Cooper and Mr. K. H. Rhodes.

A dancing class has been held at St. Olave's on Saturday evenings to give boys some preparation for Christmas parties. Miss Cowper very kindly (as usual) entertained the boys and some of their friends on Saturday, December 7th.

This annual affair is generally known as the " Beano."

At the time of gathering these notes all the boys at St. Olave's are excited—examinations are on (and we de get excited about exams !), the end-of-term festivities are approaching, and then Home, Holidays and Christmas.

A very Happy Christmas to everybody !

.52 GYMNASTIC DISPLAY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 1935. PROGRAMME.

1. Marching Songs 2. Drill 3. Drill 4. Pianoforte Solos

Forms J.IV, V, VI Forms J.I and J.II Form J.III B. Anderson and A. Battrick 5. Drill Form J.IV 6. Songs— " Simple Simon," " Some Folks Do " ... Forms J.I and J.II 7. Drill Forms J.V and J.VI 8. Pianoforte Solo P. Hort 9. Recitations 10. A short Play in French—" Le Sort des Gendarmes." " GOD SAVE THE KING." " LE SORT DES GENDARMES " The Speaker ... J. A. Denison. CHARACTERS (in order of their appearance).

Anatole Pierre Georges Charles 1. Gendarmes 1

. McN. Inglis A. T. Seville R. W. Wright F. F. Steele

Matelots Marguerite, fiancee d'Anatale Chauffeur Vendeuse de choux Alexis, ler Scelerat 2nd Scelerat 3me Scelerat 4me Scelerat

N. A. C. Chudleigh, F. N. Buckler W. B. Anderson M. S. Wellburn G. E. K. Reynolds K. McL. Ramsden B. K. Denison K. T. Powell. A. Battrick La Comtesse de Crapaud G. A. W. Heppelf Lu-Lu (Son Chien) P. McD.Steele Gamins ... A. G. Reynolds, A. H. Terry, W. Churchill, A. L7. R. Buckle, R. H. Fryer, W. A. Stratton La Foule ... E. P. Bulmer, P. Morey, A. J. Doherty, G. W. Denby, F. G. R. Dench, J. D. Davis. %t. Mane's Generat Iknowleoge.

1. Is the Head Boy always first ? 2. Who put the handle on J.W.'s door ? Is it a success ? 3. What nationality is this rabbit ? 4. And what is parsley for anyway ? 5.. Can a Piggie be an Eppie at the same time ? 6. Is Lu-Lu really " grand " or " petit " ? 7. Why did the blanks not go off ? 8. Is groaning infectious ? 9. Who has to THINK ?

P. L. Seville. P. S. Brenikov. J. Sanford. H. D. F. Amor. K. Johnston. E. J. Hillyard. G. G. T. Harrison. J. E. England. R. C. Lynch. R. A. Wright. D. T. Rumfitt.

A. E. R. Buckle (St. 0.). C. A. F. Cookson (St. 0.). R. L. Miller (St. 0.). R. A. Stratton (St. 0.). W. A. Stratton (St. 0.). R. E. Dodd. R. L. Hodgson. P. R. Penty. W. H. Wellburn. VALETE.

M. J. Buckle (to Rise).

Z. D. C. Morison (to Rise).

J. B. Shillitoe (to Rise).

G. A. Ramsden (to Rise). F. J. Hornby. G. W. Harding.

J. H. Butler.

R. L. Stead. L. W. Bennett.

J. M. Couldwell. M. G. G. Plats.

SALVETE. V. M. Black. C. P. D. Boocock. A. Broadhurst. P. W. G. Chilman. J. G. W. Gledhill. G. Long. G. D. Smith. J. G. Wilberforce. J. K. Andrew.

%t. elave's %cbool, Games

We started the term by running four " soccer " games each halfholiday, until coughs and colds began to take their usual toll, when three games and a walk became the order of the day.

When the Riverside pitches became submerged we had paper-chases, both Senior and Junior, and just before the last match we had to indulge in a long walk for the elder boys and a shorter one for Juniors to keep us fit.

Now the matches are over we are having inter-form games between J.IV, J.V and J.VI.

Our XI did themselves credit, their record being one defeat and three wins.

On October 22nd we lost, 5-2, to Terrington Hall School on their ground, after being 2 all at half-time, while in the return match at York on November 19th we won a very even game by the only goal scored ; owing to our pitch being flooded, we played this match on the Lumley Barracks Field.

On October 31st we beat Clifton House School, Harrogate, away, by 3 goals to 1 ; and in the return match at York on November 28th we again won, this time by 2 goals to nil.

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