May 1937

THE PETERITE Vol. XXIX

MAY, 1937.

No. 285

EDITORIAL. It often happens that things are not what they seem.

Sir Walter Raleigh, imprisoned in the Tower of London, was busy working at the second part of his gigantic " History of the World," when all of a sudden a fierce argument arose beneath his window. He clambered upon a bench, and through the window of his cell, he listened and watched.

The next day a friend came to visit him and they discussed the incident of the day before. To Sir Walter Raleigh's great mental distress, his friend, who had been present at the affair, contradicted him on every point. Realizing the impossibility of recording events accurately, even when seen, Sir Walter said no more, but turning to the second part of his History he tore it up and put it in the fire. Now Sir Walter Raleigh was a wise and a just man.

The Editors of " The Peterite," speaking for the School, offer a sincere farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Price; they have been with us but a short time, but, nevertheless, they have done much for us, and in thanking them, we wish them the best of luck in the future.

We welcome Mr. Dronfield, our new Headmaster, who comes to us from Worksop College, old but friendly rivals of ours. We assure our new Headmaster of the support of the School in every way, and we look forward, under his guidance, to building up St. Peter's even to surpass its fame and name in the past.

It is a truism that a school is judged by its old boys, but there is more in it than that. The old boys of a school are often asked about the school, and therefore they are its greatest distributors of information ; they must not be like the immoral goose who didn't look after his propaganda.

Old Peterites, we hope, will continue to keep in touch with the School, because only thus can they really know what they are recommending. It is natural to imagine the School just as it was when they were there, but change is a sign of vigour, and changes have occurred, and we hope they will continue to occur. Whilst Old Peterites will find that there remains all that was best in their day, they will also find that much that is very good, besides new buildings, has also 1

CONTENTS. Editorial Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ..

Old Peterite Hockey ...

Old Peterite Squash ...

Old Peterite News ...

Marriages, Births, Deaths School Officers Valete and Salvete Chapel Music The Library ...

The Saturday Society The Scientific Society House Notes ...

Notes and Items ...

Winter Term, 1878 ...

O.T.C. News and Report Hockey Rowing Football Squash Rackets Cross Country The Sports ...

Boxing Gymnasium ...

Cricket Correspondence The Junior School ...

Scout and Cub News Contemporaries Editorial Notices

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been introduced. We look forward to a really good turn out of Old Boys on O.P. Day this term.

The many events of an Easter Term went on as well as they could under the appalling climatic conditions with which we were beset from the very beginning of last term. And even when we say that hockey players had to choose between the deep and the shallow ends, and that the hardiest rowing men were heard to complain, we have not conveyed a true idea of the horrors which descended upon us. No epithet we can think of could fully describe the ways in which we were soaked, frozen and blown over during the first half of the term.

It was mainly these combined torments of nature which were responsible for the influenza epidemic which took its grip on us after we had been back about a fortnight. It is several years since we experienced an epidemic of any type during an Easter Term, but we are glad to report that this consisted of a very mild form of 'flu. Nevertheless, most people were away from regular routine for nearly a fortnight, and quite obviously all games were badly disorganised: both the Cross Country and the Rugger were postponed to later dates, and it was quite impossible for the different House crews to do any serious training when so many were absent. But extra work made up for the time lost, and everyone soon settled down again to the ordinary routine.

The Hockey team suffered disappointment when several matches were cancelled because of the ground being unfit, not only here but elsewhere. Although young and inexperienced, there were some very promising members in the team, and it was a great shame that we were deprived of a full chance of gaining experience in matches. We can only hope that next year, when many of them will still be here, they will have a better opportunity to show their worth and keep up the excellent reputation gained in previous years.

The one time of the day when one could rely on the weather being fine was at 10-30, when it invariably stopped snowing so that we could have our daily physical jerks.

There was a new introduction in these last term, when each display finished with a so-called run round the Tuck Shop or down to the Baths. The former of these gave members of the staff a chance of inspecting more closely the different colourings and designs of the shirts which were the subject of so much talk two terms ago. However, this run was abolished shortly before the end of the term, much to the joy of its participants.

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In the second term of its existence the Saturday Society provided us with some very fine entertainment, and we hope that it will be able to keep up such a good series in future terms. Detailed accounts of the entertainments appear elsewhere, and it will be seen from these what an improvement was made on the previous term.

The inter-House events last term were played of with the usual keenness, and, like the other national sporting events of last term, they produced some surprising and hard fought results. The School House managed to retain the Rugger, Rowing and Hockey and lost the Cross Country to Temple, and 2nd division Rowing to Rise. The Rise lost the Boxing to School House and Temple, who tied. Temple House gained the first five places in the Mile and the Cross Country, and we feel that this must be a record. The heats for the sports took place on the last Saturday of term, but owing to considerable rain over the week-end the finals were postponed to the beginning of this term.

Now we have started on the Summer Term we look forward to all its joys : the Cricket matches, the Regattas, the Eccentrics and Boaters' matches, the various river events, Commemoration Days and finally Camp and the Summer Holidays. And so on this pleasing note we end, and leave .you to read the more interesting pages of our worthy magazine.

OXFORD LETTER.

OXFORD. March, 1937.

Dear Sirs, It will be many years before March, 1937, is forgotten on the Isis towpath. The Oxford crew has vindicated its thirteen defeats and won the Boat Race in a most convincing style. The most important consequence, however, is that this great event is a race once more, and Cambridge will not have to look elsewhere for suitable opposition, as was suggested in the Press last year.

This term has seen the launching of the University Appeal for money for a number of great projects, including the maintenance of the enlarged Bodleian Library and the building of new Laboratories for Physical Chemistry, Physics and Geology. The cost of the alterations and extensions of the Library will amount to about £1,050,000 ; more than half of this has been most generously given by the Rockefeller Foundation.

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Work on the site of the new Broad Street building has been in progress since the beginning of the year, and all the houses and shops between Messrs. Blackwell's, Trinity Gardens and Parks Road have disappeared, but the new structure will not be completed until 1940. Another important change in the architecture of the City will be realised shortly in Beaumont Street, where a new theatre is to take the place of the old Playhouse in Woodstock Road.

The political clubs have been fairly busy. The Labour Club was honoured by a visit from Sir Stafford Cripps, has collected large amounts of food and money for Spain, and has held a memorial meeting to John Cornford and Geoffrey Maclaurin. In connection with this latter, an energetic campaign has been carried out to finance an ambulance unit in Spain. The Conservative Club have been addressed by Sir Henry Page-Croft and the Rt. Hon. Oliver Stanley.

Weingartner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra gave the last subscription concert of the season in the New Theatre in the last week of term. It is sufficient to say that several hundred people had to be turned away from the doors.

Considerable surprise was felt at the first O.P. Meeting of the term when it was revealed that our semi-permanent member, D. B. Kingston, had been married since . last November. We wish him and his wife every happiness.

We should like to take the opportunity of congratulating N. W. D. Yardley on once again representing Cambridge at Hockey and Squash, although we could wish that he were not quite so thorough in his methods.

And so to our members : D. B. Kingston (St. John's) has nobly attended both meetings this term. He has been very useful to the Dinner Committee, since he claims to have a " pull " with the local printers. We believe he is contemplating a move in the near future.

R. C. Barrass (St. Stephen's House) is still thriving in Norham Gardens. We believe he has to attend six services a day, and takes lessons in voice-production. His other activities are obscure.

W. Toulmin (B.N.C.) is working very hard, and has only once been seen on the river. He plays Rugger and Lacrosse occasionally.

J. M. Atkinson (B.N.C.) is usually to be found playing Patience, and is trying to form a University Bridge Club.

He plays Rugger regularly for Oxford Nomads, but still gets through an abnormal amount of work.

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J. P. Farrow (Hertford) rowed enthusiastically and with some success in the College 2nd Torpid in the interval between severe bouts of 'flu and measles. He has taken to heart the preservation of Oxfordshire's footpaths, but has received little support as yet from his College.

C. H. Vasey (Lincoln) always seems to " have an essay " when an O.P. Meeting is arranged, but he usually looks in for " five minutes." He stroked the Lincoln crew in " Toggers," but after all, one man can't make bumps by himself, can he?

M. P. L. Wall (Hertford) stroked Hertford 2nd crew in " Toggers," but great hopes of success were dashed when the crew hit the O.U.B.C. raft. He prefers sculling, in spite of a few unpleasant moments under Magdalen Bridge during the floods.

I. L. Lupton (Worcester) is a keen supporter of the " Keep Fit " campaign, and rowed in the Worcester 2nd crew. He never visits a cinema more than once a day, in view of an appointment in the Schools at the end of the term. His manner of dress can only be described as peculiar.

We remain, Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

To the Editors of " The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, It is with something akin to relief that we begin this letter by a word of congratulation to our Sister University on a well-deserved Boat Race victory.

With the coming of the sun, Cambridge has turned from a drab and cheerless town to a magic city of green and gold, of gleaming white old masonry and mellow old Norfolk brick" Earth hath not anything to show more fair."

How could Wordsworth, living within sight of the Backs, have written such a statement of mere London? Even the busmen, rather than desecrate the glorious streets with their hideous roaring, have come out on strike; long may the strike continue. We can wish our fellow men few greater joys than that it should spread to the whole of England's green and pleasant land " Domine, defende nos Contra hos motores bos."

There is a gentle spirit in the air which soothes even the Trip-fevered brain, and tempers the regrets of those who .

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must shortly take their leave of Cambridge and go out into the sordid world ; they have at least lived.

So it is with genuine regret that we see others pass from St. Peter's to the realms of business without sojourning awhile in the greatest of Universities ; can they ever know what they have missed ? We hope for their sake that their loss will be concealed from them, else we fear for their reason.

With the term so new, all things are still before us, and of our members there is little beyond the usual scandal to report. Of Bickle we know next to nothing, for, like the majority of Queens' men, he lives in outer darkness ; he may work—we would put nothing beyond him. John Emery claims to be writing a thesis on two typewriters at once, but he only does this in secret, and in public, when not supporting pacifist motions at the Union, he still motorcycles rapidly from point to point in the town for no apparent reason. Huddlestone, on the other hand, walks, achieving the same general result in a less hectic manner. (Whether he really walks, on the other hand, is open to question ; we are not feeling very literal just now.)

Dr. Little is burdened with exams, in which we wish him luck; it would be a great pity if his unique bedside manner were to be lost to the world.

Dick Moore also has exams in the offing, which we fear may divert his energies from more worthy things ; he has not yet been seen on the river, but we are certain that he will be before the term is out.

Summers, that other man of mystery from Queens', is known to have read a paper to his college scientific society on a subject of which we are sure he knew nothing ; traffic with the Devil is suspected—it is terribly difficult to keep these young scientists straight.

Last, but by no means least, Norman Yardley is Secretary of University Work, and so finds little time for cricket. (Or is it the other way about—we cannot tell; in any case he is a great man.) Like all John's men he is highly respectable.

So fare you well ; but ere you decide to plunge straight from the little world of school into the great and noisome world of Big Business, pause awhile and consider whether three years at Cambridge are not worth all the business in the world. There are those who say that education at a University is a waste of time and of money; but they have not been to Cambridge. We pity them; there is no reasoning with those whose minds are sealed.

Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES. 6

OLD PETERITE HOCKEY. Once again the Old Peterites took part in the Easter Festival at Scarborough, and spent a very enjoyable weekend there. From the point of view of results, the team was not so successful as last year, but this was chiefly due to a combination of unfortunate circumstances mostly connected with the weather, which had the result of robbing us of some of our most valuable players. Mr. Norwood, the team manager, was, unfortunately, not able to be present, but B. W. Jackson did some valiant work as his deputy.

OLD PETERITES 3 goals, CESTRIANS 1 goal.

This, the first match of the Festival, was, alas, the best.

The Old Peterites had a full side out and got together immediately. Though the Cestrians did most of the attacking in the first half they seldom looked like scoring, the Old Boys' defence being very sound. Warin and Cooper scored goals for the O.P.'s before half-time, the second one being the result of a very good movement. Though perhaps lucky to have a two goals lead at this stage the Old Peterites were attacking for long periods in the second half, and were definitely the better team ; they were quicker onto the ball and more direct in their methods than the Cestrians, but only one more goal was scored, a brilliant back-handed shot

by Warin. Davis, who had been moved to centre-forward at half-time scored the Cestrians' goal. In the Old Peterites, K. G. Chilman was very good in goal, Ogley was outstanding in a sound defence, and Cooper, Warin and Smith were a dangerous trio in the forward line.

Team :—K. G. Chilman ; J. M. Atkinson, N. W. Smithson ; B. W. Jackson, R. Ogley, E. Harrop ; P. S. Atkinson, R. M. Cooper, R. P. WarM, F. Smith, J. Haigh.

OLD PETERITES 1 goal, SCARBORIANS 5 goals.

One of the unfortunate circumstances mentioned above was the early date of Easter, for owing to this, Chilman, Cooper and Smith had to return to York. But even allowing for their absence and for the fact that the match had to be played on the Racecourse—a much worse ground than the Cricket Field—the Old Peterites showed disappointing form, particularly in the forwards. The Scarborians started off at a fast pace and scored three goals in the first twenty minutes before the Old Peterites had settled down. After this the Old Peterites rallied, and attacked strongly, forcing a series of corners. The forwards, however, showed little penetration, only Warin being at all dangerous, and before 7

half-time the Scarborians scored again after a quick breakaway. In the second half the Old Peterites had more of the play, but again were weak in the circle. Each side scored once, Warin's goal for the Old Peterites being a reward for a lot of hard work throughout the game. The Scarborians' goals were scored by Brooker (4) and Harris.

Team :—J. Oakley ; J. M. Atkinson, N. W. Smithson ; E. Harrop, R. Ogley, B. W. Jackson ; K. Lockwood, W. Elliott, R. P. Warin, J. Haigh, M. B. Marwood.

OLD PETERITES 2 goals, OLD BOWDONIANS 3 goals.

The weather caused the time for this game to be altered from 4-15 p.m. to 11-15 a.m., and consequently the York contingent were again absent, as also were one or two more.

Two forwards were borrowed from the Clodhoppers, and also a goalkeeper. The game was a very close one and either team might have won, but the Old Bowdonians' defence was just a little steadier than the Old Peterites'. The Old Peterites were the first to attack and were the better side in the first half. Bayliss and Elliott formed a dangerous left wing, and their swift raids were always dangerous. Bond, who played in Warin's place until the latter arrived, scored the Old Peterites' first goal, and a clever shot by Elliott resulted in the second. Gilbody scored for the Old Bowdonians, and at half-time the score was 2-1. In the second half the Old Bowdonians gradually improved, and they eventually took the lead with goals by the brothers Gilbody.

The Old Peterites attacked desperately towards the end, and Warin, Elliott and Bayliss always looked dangerous, but the Old Bowdonians' defence held out.

Team :—A. Goley ; J. M. Atkinson, N. W. Smithson ; E. Harrop, R. Ogley, B. W. Jackson ; T. Bayliss (sub.), W. Elliott, R. P. Warin, A. N. Other, C. Wellington.

OLD PETERITE SQUASH RACKETS. (By a Special Correspondent.)

After our triumphant debut in the Londonderry Cup Competition of 1935-6, our ignominious defeat at the hands of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, in the second round —the Old Peterites drew a bye in the first round—of this season's event came as an unpleasant anticlimax.

As it was pointed out in " The Peterite '' when commenting on the narrow defeat by Eton in last year's semifinal, St. Peter's—to have any chance of making really good 8

progress in an Old Boys' competition—must be given full and unselfish support by all their players of any real class.

The failure of one of our County players to turn out against Eton cost us that particular match ; but this season the situation was much more serious, and we were obliged to take the court against Dartmouth, at the United Services Club on January 29th with a deplorably weak team.

Yardley came up from Cambridge, Pawle from Leeds, and Gray from Manchester, but two of our best players who were living in London declined invitations for most inadequate reasons ; Henry Burrows did not play, and David Burrows, who had given such a brilliant display against C. W. C. Packe in the memorable Eton match, was unable to make the journey from Leicester. So, with Pawle striking an off-day, the " tail " of the team began after Yardley, who gained our only victory at the expense of Lt. G. S. Salt.

Turning to the actual match, one cannot but observe that it seemed distinctly unfair for the Old Peterites to have to play at the United Services Club, where the courts possess several features which favour the home team. Nominally, of course, this was a neutral court, but as Salt, Shaw and Sanderson—the first three Dartmouth strings—all happen to represent the United Services Club in Bath Club Cup matches, they held a big initial advantage.

Yardley gave his usual graceful exhibition of stroke play, and dropped only as many points as he chose after a level first game with Salt. Pawle was never happy, however, and though he led 7-1 in the first game, he was unable to " put the ball away " on the slow court, while he could do nothing right with his " drops." In the ordinary course of events he would be expected to beat Commander Shaw with the greatest ease only a week or two before he had taken more points off D. I. Burnett than anyone but Snell, the winner, in the South of England Championship—but except for an inspired rally in the third game, which he won to love, he was always fighting a losing battle. Shaw, a very fit man, lobbed cleverly, and kept an accurate length in the rallies, while he retrieved with heartbreaking persistence.

Gray was up against formidable opposition in Lt.Commander Sanderson, and he, too, struck an off-day, hitting a tremendous amount of fairly simple returns onto the tin. Sanderson took full advantage of his mistakes, and making some neat drop shots he lost only 13 points in the match. When Dobree led 2-1 against Lt. Fordham it seemed just possible that St. Peter's might pull the match out of the fire, but he suddenly lost his touch, and nothing went right for him in the last two games. If he experi-

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mented less when in a leading position he would win much more often.

So Dartmouth had already won when Baker went into the court with the Navy Rugger forward, Hammond, and the latter completed their triumph with another comfortable victory. Baker ran himself to a standstill by the end of the second game, and scored only one more point.

The results were:— N. W. D. Yardley beat Lt. G. S. Salt (Dartmouth), 9-7, 9-2, 9-3.

S. G. S. Pawle lost to Commander R. J. Shaw (Dartmouth), 7-9, 3-9, 9-0, 3-9.

B. A. C. Gray lost to Lt.-Commander I. C. M. Sanderson (Dartmouth), 6-9, 5-9, 2-9.

N. R. Dobree lost to Lt. J. H. Fordham (Dartmouth), 7-9, 9-0, 9-3, 3-9, 4-9.

R. C. Baker lost to Lt. R. J. L. Hammond (Dartmouth), 2-9, 9-6, 0-9, 1-9.

It is to be hoped that next season will see a re-birth of the enthusiasm and loyalty to the Club which marked its initial year of match play. We have a number of decidedly useful players—if only they will turn out—and a side consisting of, say, Yardley, H. S. Burrows, J. D. Burrows, Pawle and R. G. Bullen could hardly fail to do well in the Cup. Besides these there are A. V. Mackintosh, Gray, T. B. Bridges and several others who have considerable match experience.

Again tribute must be paid to the keen and efficient work of our Hon. Secretary, B. A. C. Gray, who has throughout had to work under most disheartening conditions. He arranged one tour in the Manchester district which had at the last minute to be cancelled because several players withdrew from the side, but fortunately fixtures with Lancing Old Boys, Woodford and Hendon Police College were carried out with happier results.

OLD PETERITE NEWS. NOTICES TO OLD PETERITES. THE O.P. CRICKET MATCH, SATURDAY, JULY 24th. Will all those who would like to play, please send their names to K. G. Chilman, Esq. THE O.P. BOAT RACES, SATURDAY, JULY 24th.

Will all those who would like to row please send their names to K. H. Rhodes, Esq. Congratulations to N. W. D. Yardley on again representing Cambridge at Hockey against Oxford. We hear 10

he showed some clever stick-work and was unlucky not to score an opportunist goal from a high pass.

From " The London Gazette " :— " Second-Lieutenant J. B. Deas, Durham Light Infantry (Supplementary Reserve of Officers), to be Second-Lieutenant, East Yorkshire Regiment." " J. S. Mandle to be Second-Lieutenant, 39th (Lancashire Fusiliers) Anti-Aircraft Battalion.

From the Northern Command Orders, 3/4/37. " J. W. Garbutt to be Second-Lieutenant, 50th Division Signals." " H. Johnston to be Second-Lieutenant, 47th (Durham Light Infantry) Anti-Aircraft Battalion."

MARRIAGES, BIRTHS, DEATHS. MARRIAGES. HEMSLEY—CROSTHWAITE. Dr. Frederick Robert Willis Hemsley, of Harrogate, to Miss Margot Crosthwaite, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Crosthwaite, of The Grange Hotel, Harrogate, at St. Wilfrid's Church, Harrogate.

ELLIOT SMITH—WILLIAMSON. On Saturday, April 10th, 1937, at St. Columba's, Pont Street, by the Rev. I. R. Gillan, Arthur Elliot Smith, F.R.C.S., elder son of the late Sir Grafton Elliot Smith and Lady Elliot Smith, of London, to Nancy Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. J. W. Williamson and Mrs. Williamson, of Egypt and Cyprus.

DEATH. We regret to announce the death of Norman Boocock, 0.P., who died in London on December 28th, 1936.

SCHOOL OFFICERS.

EASTER TERM, 1937.

Monitors : G. E. L. GRAHAM (Head of School House).

J. M. DICKENSON (Head of Clifton Rise).

J. T. BROCKBANK, (Head of Temple House).

Captain of Hockey: G. E. L. GRAHAM. Captain of Boats : J. M. DICKENSON. Hon. Secretary of Shooting: J. M. DICKENSON. Captain of Squash : G. E. L. GRAHAM. C.S.M. in O.T.C.: J. M. DICKENSON. Editors of " The Peterite " : J. M. DICKENSON. G. E. L. GRAHAM. P. B. COCKBURN. S. P. H. RYLATT. C. J. LYNCH. 11

VALETE AND SALVETE. VALETE. CLIFTON RISE. J. M. Dickenson. 1932-37. VIth Modern. School Monitor.

Head of Clifton Rise. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1935. 2nd IV Colours, 1935. Rowed for 1st IV, 1936. 1st IV Colours, 1936. Captain of Boats, 1937. Played for 2nd XV, 1935-36. 2nd XV Colours, 1936. Shooting Team, 1934-35-36-37. Shooting Colours, 1935. Captain of Shooting, 1936-37. Hon. Secretary of the Scientific Society. Certificate " A." C.S.M. in O.T.C. Member of " The Curtain." Editor of " The Peterite."

D. H. Shaftoe. 1934-37. Al. Cadet in O.T.C. SCHOOL HOUSE. R. S. Derry. 1936-37. C Form. Cadet in O.T.C. TEMPLE HOUSE. I. Mitchell. 1933-37. VIth Modern. Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE. SCHOOL HOUSE.

M. W. Sproulle.

D. R. Mackintosh.

J. R. Scholey (from Junior School).

CLIFTON RISE. R. Fiat (from Junior School).

TEMPLE HOUSE. K. C. Brown.

E. A. Shearston.

CHAPEL. EASTER TERM, 1937.

Jan. 24. Septuagesima.—The Headmaster.

31. Sexagesima.—Rev. F. H. Hamby.

Feb. 7. Quinquagesima.—Rev. F. M. Windley, M.A., Vicar of St. Olave's, York. „ 14. 1st S. in Lent.—The Very Rev. the Dean of York.

21. 2nd S. in Lent.—Rev. Canon W. S. M. Coombs, Vicar of Sutton-on-Forest. „ 28. 3rd S. in Lent.—Rev. E. S. N. Bulmer, M.A., Rector of St. Maurice's, York.

Mar. 7. 4th S. in Lent.—The Ven. A. C. England, M.A., Archdeacon of York.

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Mar. 14. 5th S. in Lent.—Rev. E. K. Mules, M.A., Chaplain of Berkhampstead School. „ 21. Palm Sunday.-11 a.m., Confirmation by His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York. „ 28. Easter Day.—Rev. F. H. Barnby.

April 4. 1st S. after Easter.—Rev. F. H. Barnby.

CONFIRMATION. His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York attended the School Chapel on March 21st and confirmed about thirty members of the School.

MUSIC. ORGAN RECITALS. Mr. Sykes has continued to give us pleasing Organ Recitals after evening chapel on Sundays. These Recitals were instituted last term, and we hope that many are learning to appreciate the good music which is played.

Sunday, January 24th.

Overture to the " Occasional Oratorio " Handel Sunday, February 7th.

Bairstow " The Hostel " " Pomp and Circumstance : No. 4 " Elgar Quilter " An Old Carol " Padraie Colum " Cradle Song " Sunday, February 21st.

Bach Prelude and Fugue in E minor Adagio from the first Organ Sonata Mendelssohn Holst " Marching Song " Sunday, March 7th.

Sonata in C sharp minor (First Movement) ... Beethoven Karg Elert " Clair de Lune " Handel March from " Scipio " Sunday, March 14th.

Chorale Prelude, " Jesus, lead my footsteps ever "...Bach " Largo," Air and two Variations Festing Easter Sunday, March 28th.

Purcell Two Trumpet Tunes and Air Handel " Largo " " Hallelujah " (from " Mount of Olives ") Beethoven Sunday, April 4th.

Arensky " Basso Ostinato " Old Highland Air, " Turn ye to me " " Largo " from " New World " Symphony Dvorak 13

THE LIBRARY. Librarian : Rev. F. H. BARNBY. Assistant Librarians : J. M. DICKENSON, G. E. L. GRAHAM, S. P. H. RYLATT, J. M. RUCKLIDGE, P. B. COCKBURN. The following additions were made to the Library since the last issue of " The Peterite " :A. 69A.—Moonfleet : J. Meade Falkner.

F. VIII 18A.—Commentary on Tennyson's " In Memoriam " :

by A. C. Bradley.

D. I. IIA.—Man and His Work: A. J. and F. D. Herbertson.

Wisden's Cricketer's Almanack for 1937.

B. V. 29C, D.—Yorkshire Past and Present: 2 volumes, T. Baines (presented by J. Orris).

A. 87A.—Death at the President's Lodging: J. Innes.

THE SATURDAY SOCIETY. We have held eight meetings of the Saturday Society this term, and the entertainments have been much appreciated. The visit of Mr. " X," who was to talk on " Secret Service Work," was unfortunately cancelled, but the rest have filled in our Saturday evenings very pleasantly.

January 27th.

Archdeacon Riley, who recently travelled from Australia, gave a talk on Western Australia.

He reminded us that Australians are not descended from the convicts who were originally sent out there, but from the many different white races who have settled at various times.

There are also the natives, or Aboriginals, whose origin is unknown. They have, however, some splendid qualities. We were told of an instance when one of these natives, who was being escorted to gaol, saved his escort from drowning, although he himself was manacled. As Archdeacon Riley said, " I wonder if any other man would have done that."

The country itself is as large as Europe without Russia, there being snow in the South and tropical forest in the North. It appears that the animals are not very wild, but kangaroos are apt to jump at motor car headlights. Many other types were mentioned, including a certain bird which flies ahead of a motor car at whatever speed it is travelling.

He then went on to speak of the people who live out in the Bush. There are few roads in the interior, and children have to travel seven or eight miles to school on horseback.

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Some are even too far away from civilisation to go to school, and so do not have the benefits of the Christian religion, but their numbers are decreasing as more schools are formed.

Correspondence courses are arranged, and some of the children do very well when they go to the big cities to take examinations.

Then we were told about Perth, with its wonderful river and white sea beaches : " Not dirty yellow as in England."

The Australian boys and girls lead a much more open air life than we do here, because there is so much more sunshine.

Pictures of typical Australian scenes and places were handed round and explained, but, unfortunately, not everybody saw them. However, we had an excellent evening's entertainment, and we could only wish more people had been there to listen.

January 30th.

A Lantern Lecture on " Cruelty to Animals and its Prevention " was given. It was pointed out that man should repay the animals he uses by looking after them and keeping them healthy. The horse was mentioned especially, as there are over a million in daily use in England alone. Many people are too poor or inexperienced to look after them properly, and this is where the R.S.P.C.A. can help by giving advice and tending or taking charge of the horse. We were shown, by means of slides, the various ways in which horses are found to be ill-treated.

Mention was made of Tschiffely, the man who rode on horseback from Buenos Aires to New York in two years, using only two horses, which had been bought wild from an Indian. When Tschiffely arrived in New York he shipped those two faithful animals back to S. America.

Work is being done by the R.S.P.C.A. to alleviate the sufferings of pit ponies and to try and prohibit their being used.

From here the lecturer went on to talk about dogs and the origins of the many different breeds. Pictures of all these were shown on the screen. The various breeds of cats were shown, and we were told a few stories concerning the sagacity of that animal.

Dogs and cats are just like human beings in the respect that they are sometimes ill and need treatment. This is provided in certain places by the R.S.P.C.A., where there are skilled veterinary surgeons.

The work of the R.S.P.C.A. is thus doing much to prevent the unnecessary suffering to which animals are often subjected.

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February 6th.

John Wood gave a most interesting illustrated talk on " Humour and Wit." He showed us, by means of charcoal sketches, which he drew while talking, the various types of humour which have amused people from the earliest times. All the sketches he drew in a very short time, but they were amazingly lifelike and clear.

Then he talked about caricatures, which were built up from a faint outline of an ordinary face. He illustrated this by sketching a faint outline of a face like Mr. Baldwin. He then put in the outstanding features, and the result was a very good picture. In time, he said, these outstanding features only are drawn and so represent Mr. Baldwin by a type of shorthand caricature.

He also mentioned the characterisation of a country that used to be so popular. He drew the sausage German and the onion Spaniard. John Bull has apparently degenerated in recent years from a large fat man who dominates everybody, to a small insignificant little man.

Several of the comic figures on the films, Felix, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, were drawn.

Members of the audience were then asked to suggest names of famous people, whose faces Mr. Wood drew, seemingly without any trouble at all. Dictators, politicians, famous men from history, film stars, all were portrayed expertly in a very short time. When he was asked for Don Bradman he drew his stock " get out," in the shape of a view of Bradman from behind, which was much appreciated.

One of the best drawings was an excellent profile of the Duke of Windsor, which was taken away as a souvenir.

So came the end of an entertainment which was different from anything we have seen or heard before, and we hope Mr. Wood will visit us again.

February 13th.

Captain L. Greenstreet gave us an account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916, expedition to the Antarctic. Captain Greenstreet was the chief officer of the expedition, so we heard a first-hand description.

Many slides were shown, the photography being excellent with the detail showing up very clearly. The object of the expedition was to cross the Antarctic continent and gain valuable knowledge of the physical and geological nature of the country. Two ships were used, one to carry the main party and the other to make depots on the other side of Antarctica which could be reached by the main party.

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The " Endurance," the ship which carried Sir Ernest and his party, was strongly built of oak to withstand the enormous pressure of the ice in the south. It was reinforced with beams two feet thick and bows of solid oak sheathed in steel. Then we were told the story of a winter in the ice pack on the ship, and the breaking up of the ship by the ice, which sets up tremendous pressure, and the " Endurance," stoutly built though she was, could not endure, and gradually became a total wreck. For weeks the party tried to reach land, but the ice made it impossible, and no progress was made with the heavy boats. Eventually the pack ice broke up and Elephant Island was reached with the three boats. Then Shackleton and two companions set out and crossed the 800 miles of the worst seas in the world in an open boat to South Georgia, which they reached on the wrong side. A mountain range of about 4,000 ft. of ice and snow had to be crossed before a whaling station was reached.

The men left on Elephant Island numbered twenty-two.

There were two weeks' provisions and a but made of two boats. It was four and a half months before they were rescued, yet not one of them died, which was truly amazing.

For a story of bravery and endurance under appalling conditions we felt this could not be surpassed, and we were sorry when the lecture came to an end.

February 20th.

The School were entertained by Lieut.-Colonel Harrison, D.S.O., M.C., who gave a most interesting talk on his escapes from Prisoner of War Camps in Germany during the Great War. He was a member of the 1914 Expeditionary Force and was captured by the Germans after two months' fighting.

The next three years were spent in escaping from various prisons and camps in Germany and being brought back. Apparently prisoners were not shot for attempting to escape, except when they were caught breaking out of the camp.

We were then shown, with the help of slides, the details of some of the escapes, and the methods used. Perhaps the most interesting escape was from the Civil Prison in Budg, which was accomplished with the help of a companion and three Russians who could not speak English. The sentry was attracted to one end of the corridor in which were the cells, while Harrison and his companion, having obtained a key, got out by the door at the other end. They were eventually recaptured when nearing the frontier, having accomplished the most difficult part of the escape.

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On several occasions he masqueraded as a German Staff Officer, who was a very important person, not likely to be questioned. At the seventh try, Colonel Harrison and two companions escaped over the Dutch frontier and were able to travel to England, where they joined up in their original regiments. We hope to hear more of Colonel Harrison's adventures in the future.

February 27th.

Mr. Harrison Slater gave us an evening of Humorous Recitals. First he recounted an incident from " Innocents Abroad " by Mark Twain. It was about the guide who talks incessantly to a party of bored travellers, who ask stupid questions. This was very well done, the characters being aptly portrayed.

Then we had an extract from the " Pickwick Papers," by Charles Dickens. The adventure was the shooting expedition, and Mr. Slater showed us the characters very well, although it was a little difficult for one man.

Next came a poem, " The Crowning of Dreaming John,"

by John Drinkwater. This was perhaps not so much appreciated, but it was interesting, as it was a poem which we had not heard before. " The Road to Piesmarsh," by J. Thomas was the best of the recitals. It is a story of a man who asks an ancient roadmender how far it is to Piesmarsh, and cannot get an answer. The old man reminisces every time he puts his question, and the visitor becomes very exasperated. This was very amusing, the character of the old man being played excellently.

Then came " The Story of a Test Match," which was not what one might be led to believe. It is a story of a grimly fought cricket match between two small boys in a backyard.

Australia v. England, umpired by a kindly clergyman, who is an old Varsity blue. He might have laughed, but he was able to appreciate the seriousness of the two boys in their struggle.

Lastly came " The Story of a School Report." At the end of term a boy finds an old report belonging to his father, who is boasting of what he did at school. His father sees the report, thinks it belongs to his son and reads the scandalous things written therein. His wrath grows greater and greater as he reads on, until at the end the boy manages to put in a word and informs his father of what has happened, and so the scene closes.

March 6th.

Mr. Harper Cory entertained us with a talk on " Hunting Wild Animals with a Camera."

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He had a cinema projector and showed us pictures of the various animals in the National Parks of Canada.

First came the story and picture of a Beaver's day, which is one of ceaseless activity from morn till night, building his dam or strengthening his home. We were shown how the mother beaver tells her children whether the bark of a certain tree is good to eat by making certain definite noises, which the little ones imitate.

Then the Brown Bear was shown on the screen. These animals, although wild, are absolutely harmless, and we saw them wandering about buildings, climbing ladders and being fed. They appear to be very happy, and play about all day, sometimes on the golf links, where they like to pick up golf balls.

Next we went by boat to the Queen Charlotte Islands on the Pacific Coast, where we saw a large colony of sea lions, who exhibited their diving and swimming ability, which makes up for their clumsiness on land.

Lastly we were shown pictures of most of the animals in the Reserves, which have been formed up to protect them from hunters and so enable visitors to see them. This lecture was most cleverly given, as Harper Cory appreciates the humour of life in these parts, and tells amusing stories of his own narrow escapes from danger, We sincerely hope he will come and show us more films in the future.

March 15th.

Colonel T. C. Dunlop gave the Senior School a lecture on " The Defence of Britain."

He said that the British Regular Army consisted of only 200,000 men, of whom a half are always abroad, policing various parts of our Empire. This is because there are no land frontiers to defend at home, the guarding of the coasts being entrusted to the Navy. The sea frontiers of the Empire must be guarded by the Navy, which must therefore have bases from which to replenish supplies of food, oil, etc.

These bases must be guarded, and this is where the Army abroad is used, at Gibraltar, Malta, Singapore, Hong Kong.

Our possessions must also be policed, and this takes the rest of our army abroad.

India has the most, having some forty battalions amongst some three hundred millions of people. In this country of unrest, the British N.C.O. and a section of men has often stood for the King's Peace.

As for the Army to defend Britain, there are only six divisions, compared with thirty-six in Germany and eightythree in Russia. But we have the Territorial Army, in whose hands is the entire responsibility for the military defence of 19

England against attack from the air. This army is recruited entirely from the people of this country, and is not a conscripted army. If the people of this country will support the Territorial Army, England will be able to form a very strong defence against invading aircraft, and will prove a very forbidding target.

So we were advised by Colonel Dunlop to join the Territorial Army and help to defend our heritage from the hands of the enemy.

March 20th.

The School enjoyed an evening's entertainment given

by Charles Duval, ventriloquist and conjuror.

First of all he gave us an exhibition of ventriloquism with the aid of his partner, who was a small, very insubordinate young soldier. The ventriloquism was very good, especially while Mr. Duval was drinking a glass of water, a trick very difficult to perform. The soldier sang a song and was brought round so that we could watch the lips of the ventriloquist.

Next were shown various characters portrayed with facial expression and a piece of felt only. Some of these were rather weak, but the piece of felt seemed to make so many different kinds of hats.

Then we had the conjuring, which was much appreciated. Half-crowns appeared from all over the stage, and even from various people in the audience, who were most surprised. A hand of nap was played between three members of the audience, one of whom, helped by Mr. Duval, won all the tricks. This was because he knew the cards belonging to the other two players, so he played for everyone and beat himself. He gave us detailed instructions how to make cards smaller, so that they can be exchanged easily, but we didn't quite grasp the secret of the trick.

Half-a-dozen razor blades were eaten and also a piece of cotton, which came out a little later with the razor blades threaded on to it. Lastly, M. Duval produced lots of silk handkerchiefs, yards of coloured streamers and whole bunches of national flags from a very small home-made microphone.

March 31st.

The School were entertained by Herbert Sutcliffe, who talked of many things, chiefly cricket.

Even when very young he had an ambition to play for Yorkshire and England at cricket. He practised hard, was asked to play for Yorkshire, and soon had a permanent place in the team. His first century was made, during one of his 20

early partnerships with Holmes, by scoring a six when he was 94, and he said he did not think any hit had ever given him such a thrill as that one.

Then we were shown some pictures taken during a voyage round the world with the 1932-33 Test team. At the Sydney Cricket Ground the " Hillites," who stand on a hill to watch the match, have often to withstand temperatures of over 100° in the shade, so they must be very keen.

Several photographs of the more common batting strokes were then demonstrated with the aid of slides, and the main points impressed on us. Continuing the world tour, we saw surf bathing at Honolulu, where sharks sometimes interfere with the sport. Finally, we arrived in New York and looked up at the skyscrapers.

Mr. Sutcliffe stressed the importance of sport in the lives of everybody, not only for the sake of health, but to occupy leisure time, which might be spent in ways not so beneficial. * * * The entertainments of the Saturday Society this term have been of a high standard ; they have varied in style and content and have been much appreciated by the whole School and many parents. We thank Mr. Price and Mr. Corkhill for arranging such an interesting series of evenings.

THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. President: THE HEADMASTER. Vice-Presidents : J. H. STEVENSON, Esq., W. N. CORKHILL, Esq., K. G. CHILMAN, Esq. Hon. Treasurer : A. W. PING, Esq. Hon. Secretary: J. M. DICKENSON. Curator of the Museum : G. E. L. GRAHAM. Rise Representative: J. M. DICKENSON. School House Representative: J. M. RUCKLIDGE. Temple House Representative: J. A. WARE. Owing to the many activities of last term, it was found impossible to hold any meetings of the Society. However, it is hoped that some meetings will be arranged this term, and, if possible, the annual " outing."

HOUSE NOTES. SCHOOL HOUSE NOTES. House Notes for last term must first of all deal chiefly with sport. We have managed to retain the 1st Division 21

Boating, the Rugger, Hockey and Squash Cups. We also welcome the Boxing Cup back again after a year in the Rise.

The 2nd Division Boating Cup has, for the first time in history, deserted the House and gone to the Rise ; the Cross Country Plate has gone to Temple House.

Besides out-door sport there has also been a considerable amount of in-door sport, obtained, of course, from " Monopoly." This game, we know, has not been confined to the studies, because, on passing a certain room, 1 heard the following remark : " Drunk in charge, Matron, fined £10."

The House would like to thank Mr. Rhodes for the keenness he has shown in coaching the House crews, and his efforts have been rewarded by our success in the 1st division• races. Mr. Rhodes has also presented the House with a new Ping-Pong Table, for which we are all very grateful. Our thanks are also due to Mr. Cooper for the hard work which he has put in with the Rugger and Hockey teams. The House Library, which Mr. Cooper started last term, is now a very popular institution.

The following are to be congratulated on receiving their House colours last term :Rowing.—R. Bower, H. A. S. Hobson, M. Sproulle, G. D. Jefferson (cox).

Hockey.—J. R. Walters.

Squash.—J. M. Rucklidge, T. D. Ambler.

Rugger.—S. P. H. Rylatt, R. N. Rimmer.

Boxing.—V. L. F. Davin, J. T. Harding, P. R. G. Graham, H. A. Milburn, R. M. S. Parker, J. I. Sleight.

Rugger.—R. S. Dixon. * * *

CLIFTON RISE NOTES. We would like to break the ice of this new column by saying what an excellent introduction we think it is, as it provides us with a chance of spreading a little news about the Rise, and after all there is nothing like truthful publicity.

We are confident that as these notes become more mature they will take the place of the Editorial of this magazine in all respects except position, but what difference does that make, because no one ever reads the Editorial. Our only regret is that for an inaugurating number we have not quite such a good report as might be hoped for in future years.

The 'flu epidemic struck us very badly, and at its peak we were left with but six members of the House, and many of these had coughs and colds of no small volume.

However, when all our number had returned we quickly settled down again, and practice was started for the many 22

Inter-House events. To say that we had bad luck in some of these would be putting things very mildly, but we were certainly most unlucky in the Boating, Rugger and Boxing, and although this may appear rather a sweeping statement to the casual reader, reference to the accounts of the events will bear out the point. However, we really ought to be pleased to think that we can produce such effective teams and crews to compete with bigger houses, and this, we are sure, will be appreciated by all.

However, the Rise made history last term when it won the 2nd Division Rowing Cup for the first time since its presentation ; and now that the cup has left the School House and come to the Rise, which after all is its proper home, as it was originally presented by an Old Risite, we hope it will remain with us for as many years as it did with the School House.

Our only loss last term was the Boxing Cup, which is now being shared by the School House and Temple, but we look forward to next year, when we can have the satisfaction of winning it back from both of them.

Quite naturally we played " Monopoly " at all hours of the day for the first few weeks of the term, but like all the greater men of the country we used will power and overcame its magnetic effects, and so it suffered a sad but timely fadeout into the lower portion of tuck boxes.

Among the many other notable events of last term was the introduction in the Rise of an entirely new Yard Game (copyright by the Rise) consisting of a form of out-door squash played with tennis balls and hockey stick. The rules are uncertain, but appear similar to those of ordinary squash, the only difference being that you must hit the ball before it stops. Like other famous Rise innovations, this game showed no signs of disappearing in the near future, neither was there at any time a lack of competitors.

We feel that we have said enough, and we would like to conclude by saying that in compiling these notes we have tried to follow a very good Rise principle, which may be defined quite simply by a well known phrase: " Quality not Quantity."

We would like to congratulate the following, who received their House colours during last term :Rugger.—A. C. W. Ping, T. F. Cameron, M. S. Douglas.

Boxing :—M. S. Douglas, M. J. Buckle.

Rowing.—A. C. W. Ping.

Hockey.—T. F. Cameron, G. P. G. Stephenson.

Squash.—P. B. Cockburn.

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TEMPLE HOUSE NOTES. We take this opportunity of welcoming Mr. Sykes as joint housemaster with Mr. Smith. Mr. Sykes joined us in the Christmas term, and since then he has been doing a lot of work in connection with the House.

With our change in name, from Dayboys to Temple House, has come a change in fortunes. We have won, by an overwhelming margin, the Inter-House Cross Country Plate, gaining the first five places. Cole is to be congratulated on winning it. We understand he had been training himself for it since Christmas ! In the Mile also five Templars were the first in. Brockbank won this in 5 mins. 114/5 secs., rather faster than last year's time. For the first time in the history of the House we have a share in the Blair Cup for Boxing.

We and the School House each gained five points, with Clifton Rise only one point behind.

In the Boat Race, however, our luck failed. The School House 1st IV, the eventual winners, drawing the railway side of the river, were carried through Scarborough Bridge at an amazing rate, and won by one and a half lengths. We lost the Hockey to the winners of the final, the School House, the score being 1-0. Our defence was generally quite good.

A. T. H. Wright, M. S. Hall, E. R. Gossop and H. P. Cole were regular members of the School Hockey XI, J. T. Brockbank finding his position in the last two matches of the season.

A. T. H. Wright, M. S. Hall and E. R. Gossop are to be congratulated on being awarded their School Hockey colours.

We congratulate the following new House colours :J. A. Ware, L. Telfor, E. P. S. Bulmer and F. F. Steele.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate A. T. H. Wright, J. T. Harding, M. S. Hall, E. R. Gossop and G. P. G. Stephenson on being awarded their 1st XI Hockey colours, and T. D. Ambler on receiving his School Squash colours.

The VIth form attended a lecture on " Theories of the State " given by His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York at St. Laurence's Hall.

G. E. L. Graham, C. J. Lynch, P. B. Cockburn and S. P. H. Rylatt were appointed Editors of " The Peterite."

J. T. Brockbank, P. B. Cockburn and J. M. Rucklidge were made Assistant Librarians.

Several members of the School attended Bach's " St. Matthew Passion " at York Minster on Passion Sunday.

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G. E. Shepherd has been appointed Captain of Boats for next term.

R. S. Dixon has been appointed Hon. Secretary of Shooting for next term.

WINTER TERM, 1878.

Many of us have looked with both awe and mystification at the programmes which appear each year for the Christmas play. We have glanced, perhaps casually, at the list of plays previously performed by the St. Peter's Players, and we have been smitten (yes, smitten is the right word) with that formidable eye- and mouthful, " Chrononhotonthologos."

We have wondered when this play was performed, what it was all about, and who acted in this piece—with so impossible a name—" Chrononhotonthologos," indeed !

Well, at last we have tracked it down. Having recently been presented with some old School theatrical programmes, we discover, to our disappointment, that it was a mere savoury or after-course which closed the entertainment after " Twelfth Night," the main dish of the evening; they seemed to go in for long programmes in those days, or perhaps the York audiences demanded more for their money.

We give below the cast of both plays as they were performed here on Monday, December 16th, and Tuesday, December 17th, 1878. Perhaps it will solve the mystery of that name " Chrononhotonthologos " for some of us, and be of interest to others who remember the School in those days, or who, indeed, acted in it.

ROYAL SCHOOL OF ST. PETER, YORK. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. The above Club will give an ENTERTAINMENT on the nights of Monday, December 16th, and Tuesday, December 17th, 1878.

President: Rev. H. M. STEPHENSON. Committee : J. H. DANIEL, S. J. J. S. LE MAISTRE, H. WALKER. Honorary Secretary: G. H. WADE. Treasurer: W. H. JACKSON. 25

THE TWELFTH NIGHT or WHAT YOU WILL by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. First performed Feb. 2nd, 1602.

Orsino—Duke of Illyria S. J. J. S. le Maistre Sebastian—A young gentleman, brother to Viola 0. C. Williamson Antonio—A sea-captain, friend to Sebastian ... G. H. Wade A Sea-Captain—Friend to Viola H. Walker Valentine I gentlemen attending on Duke G. H. Eyre Curio (B. G. M. Baskett Sir Toby Belch—Uncle to Olivia A. H. Wood Sir Andrew Aguecheek—Friend to Sir Tobias Belch W. H. Jackson Malvolio—Steward to Olivia Hugh Moss Fabian—Servant to Olivia J. H. Mallinson Feste—Jester to Olivia F. T. Griffith Friar G. E. Crawshaw Officer of Military Police F. H. Eadon 1st Soldier T. Moss Olivia—A rich Countess T. E. Grahame Viola—In love with the Duke C. I. H. Williamson Maria—Olivia's Gentlewoman P. B. Heaven Lords and Pages in Waiting, Sailors, Soldiers and Pedestrians.

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The Scene is laid in a city of Illyria, the Streets, the Palace, Olivia's seat, and the Sea Coast near it.

CHRONONHOTONTHOLOGOS. The most Tragical Tragedy that ever was Tragedized by any Company of Tragedians.

By " Honest " Harry Carey, A.D. 1734.

King Chrononhotonthologos S. J. J. S. le Maistre Aldiborontiphoscophornio W. W. Garwood Rigdum—Funnidos A. H. Wood Bombardinian, a General Hugh Moss Captain of the Royal Body-Guard G. H. Wade Herald T. Moss The Fiddler Royal W. W. Hargrove The Camp Cook L. A. Ryott Doctor W. E. Brockbank Queen Fadladinida F. W. Chapman Tatlanthe, her confidante C. I. H. Williamson Lady in Waiting P. B. Heaven Lords, Pages in Waiting and Soldiers.

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A powerful Ballet of sleep-dispellers will go through their marvellously energetic and agile performance assisted by a master of ceremonies, two cats, and a hornpipe.

The Scene is laid in the Palace, the Royal Gardens, and the interior of a General's Tent in the encampment on the plains of Queerumania.

The Overture, the Music between the Acts and that incidental to the TWELFTH NIGHT, with the Ballet Music in CHRONONHOTONTHOLOGOS, will be kindly rendered by Mrs. STEPHENSON, Mr. F. K. HATTERSLEY, and Mr. A. SAMPLE. Shakespeare's songs, " Come away, come away Death " and " 0 Mistress Mine," from the Twelfth Night, by Mrs. STEPHENSON. Berthold's " Cats' Duet," by Messrs. W. H. JACKSON and J. H. MALLINSON. All the Scenery used has been painted by the Amateur Scenic Artists of the School.

The Dresses and Properties by SAMUEL MAY, Costumier, Bow-street, London.

O.T.C. NEWS AND REPORT.

Last term's O.T.C. programme was a larger one than is usual for an Easter Term, but at the same time it was very popular and exceedingly instructive, and we would like to take this opportunity of thanking all those who have helped in any way to make it such a success.

On February 9th, E. N. Dickenson, J. D. Ambler, A. C. W. Ping and C. J. Lynch went up to the Depot of the West Yorkshire Regt. under C.S.M. Dickenson, where they took their Certificate "A" Practical exam. All four are to be congratulated on passing, and we would like to take this opportunity of thanking Lt.-Col. V. A. H. Daly, M.C., and the Officers of the Depot for entertaining them to lunch in the Officers' Mess. At the same time, we would like to extend our thanks to Col. Daly for his kindness in coming down to talk to the Corps about the new organisation and arms of the mechanized army. To make his talk more interesting he brought along with him two of the new Morris Commercial Army Trucks, and this was fully appreciated by all.

Lectures to the Certificate "A" theoretical candidates were given last term by Capt. R. G. Glendining, of the West 27

Yorkshire Depot, and by Capt. P. H. Sykes. The lectures were mainly concerned with the practical advantages and disadvantages of the new organisation, and most things were covered fairly fully before the exam, the results of which will be in our next issue.

Shortly before half-term we had a War Office visit, when Lieut.-Colonel the Viscount Bridgeman, M.C., of the General Staff, came down to see us. For the visit we just had our ordinary parade with No. 2 Platoon doing section drill and the recruits under the instructor; the Certificate "A" Platoon were having a lecture in the lecture room. After watching part of the parade, Viscount Bridgeman made a thorough tour of the armoury, the store-room and the Rifle Range. If we may be permitted to say it, we would like to point out that a visit or inspection of this type seems to be of much more practical value than the ordinary rehearsed annual inspection, when things are not always seen in their ordinary light.

On Friday, March 5th, the Corps were given a whole holiday by the Headmaster and a very interesting day was arranged by Capt. P. H. Sykes in conjunction with the 5th Division and the War Office. We left the School after chapel and marched up to Fulford Barracks ; haversack rations were taken and rifles and pouches were left behind. To many of us the most enjoyable event was when the band and drums of the York and Lancaster Regiment met us and marched us into the Cavalry Barracks. We would like to say here how very much this was appreciated, and thank Bandmaster E. S. Evans for his kindness in parading the band for us.

For the first part of our visit we were entertained by Lieut.-Colonel M. O'M Creagh, M.C., of the 15th/19th Hussars, who had arranged some very interesting demonstrations for the Corps, and we are all most grateful to him and the other officers concerned for providing such a very good show. We spent most of this time in the indoor riding " school," where recruits are taught most of their riding and jumping. From a gallery we watched a troop being drilled in various formations ; this was followed by demonstrations of different forms of jumping, and it finished with a display of training a riderless horse. It was all very instructive, and we would like to thank especially Lieut. N. A. Courage who gave a commentary on each of the various items. We then went outside and watched an expert give a demonstration of the many different uses of the sword when on horseback, and to conclude the demonstrations we saw a piece of exceedingly clever trick riding with arms crossed, a fine ending to an enjoyable and instructive visit.

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For the rest of the day we were with the 1st Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment, who are commanded

by Lieut.-Colonel H. E. de R. Wetherall, D.S.O., M.C., to whom we are most grateful for arranging such a thorough tour of the barracks. On arrival we were split up into small parties, each with a guide, and in this way the Corps visited and had explained to them all the different parts of the barracks, from the Cookhouse to the extraordinarily interesting Officers' Mess. Lunch time arrived and we ate our haversack rations in the Canteen, where other edibles could be purchased at will; the officers being entertained in the Officers' Mess.

Last, but not least, came what was considered by many to be the most interesting and instructive—the taking part in some anti-gas drill. This took place in the miniature range, where most of the Corps were supplied with masks of the ordinary service pattern. A detailed description and demonstration of how to use the respirators was given by Capt. G. Parker, whom we would like to thank for providing such novel instruction. Just to conclude, the officers and 1st class shots of the Corps fired five rounds each at a large target while they were wearing the respirators, and some good scores were returned. So ended a tiring but instructive day, and once again we would like to thank all those who did so much towards making it so successful.

Our last special parade consisted of a visit in mufti to Lumley Barracks to have some instruction given us about the guns of the 1st West Riding Battery of the Durham and West Riding Medium Brigade R.A. This was arranged

by Major K. G. Chilman, and we are grateful both to him and the instructor for providing us with such an instructive afternoon.

The annual inspection is on June 16th, and will be carried out by Colonel H. A. R. Aubrey, O.B.E., M.C., Commanding 146th Infantry Brigade.

This year the O.T.C. will attend the camp at Strensall from July 27th to August 4th. The Brigade Commander will be Lieut.-Colonel H. E. de R. Wetherall, D.S.O., M.C., Officer Commanding 1st Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment.

Last term the band put in a great deal of hard work under C.S.M. Dickenson, who had a difficult job in training an almost completely inexperienced corps of drums, while Sergt. Harding worked hard to bring the buglers up to standard, so that by camp the band should be up to its usual efficiency. We would like to thank both of them for the valuable training they have given to the band, when really they have both retired from it.

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The following passed Certificate "A" Theoretical last term :—P. B. Cockburn, R. S. Dixon, J. T. Harding, J. M. Rucklidge, G. E. Shepherd, J. A. Ware, J. A. Wright.

The following promotions took place during last term :C.Q.M.S. Dickenson was promoted to C.S.M. Sergeant Graham was promoted to C.Q.M.S. Corporal Harding was promoted to Sergeant.

Cadets Cockburn, Rucklidge and Dixon were promoted to Corporals.

Cadets Ping, Dent, Shepherd, Lynch, Rylatt, Davin, Brockbank, Ware and Wright were promoted to Lance Corporals.

We would like here to express our thanks to Capt. A. G. Fairrie, M.B.E., of the Cameron Highlanders, for the lectures he gave to the Certificate "A" candidates during last Christmas Term, and for the other ways in which he has helped the Corps.

ROLL OF N.C.O.'s.

C.S.M.: J. M. Dickenson.

C.Q.M.S.: G. E. L. Graham.

Sergeant : J. T. Harding.

Corporals : P. B. Cockburn, J. M. Rucklidge, R. S. Dixon.

Lance Corporals : J. T. Brockbank, V. L. F. Davin, J. A. Dent, C. J. Lynch, A. C. W. Ping, S. R. H. Rylatt, G. E. Shepherd, J. A. Ware, J. A. Wright.

SHOOTING. There was no shooting at all last term, and fixtures had to be cancelled because of the lack of time for practice. It is hoped, however, that there will be more activity at the Range this term, when there are the Inter-House and InterSection competitions.

HOCKEY. EASTER TERM, 1937.

1st XI RESULTS. Jan. 30. Leeds Corinthians H.C. ... Home • • • Scratched Feb. 6. Ben Rhydding H.C. ... Home • • • Lost 5-7 „ 13. Leeds University H.C. ... Home • • • Scratched „ 17. Hull University H.C. ... Home • • • Scratched „ 20. The Manchester Regiment Away • • • Lost 2-7 Home • • • Lost 2-5 „ 24. Styx H.C. , 27. Scarborough H.C. Away . • • Scratched Mar. 6. Worksop College ... Away • • • Scratched ... Home • • • Drn. 2-2 „ 13. Hull H.C. „ 15. "A" XI v. Bootham School... Away • • • Won 4-0 „ 17. York H.C. ... Away • • • Aband'ed „ 20. Doncaster H.C. ... Home • • • Aband'ed April 6. Old Peterites ... Home • • • Won 6 4 30

HOCKEY RETROSPECT. We are assured by older hockey players that this has been the worst season for weather within living memory.

A glance at the fixture list above will tell the tale that out of a total of thirteen matches we had to scratch or abandon no fewer than seven. It has been very disappointing, not only because we had matches scratched, but because the grounds were so consistently saturated that we could have very few practice games. Consequently the results of the season must not be looked upon too unfavourably ; allowances must be made for the lack of ordinary practice as well as match practice, and for the extreme youthfulness of the team as a whole.

It must be said for the team that they kept very well together, seeing that everything militated against the formation of a team, and they played one very good game against the Styx H.C.. In this game the School were opposed by a team composed of several county and other very experienced players, and they really put up a splendid fight; that is to say, though their hockey was not of a very high standard, their determination was most praiseworthy.

The team played the best hockey of the term in the last match of all when they beat the Old Peterites by six goals to four. In this match the side adapted themselves to the conditions of a sticky ground, and some of the passing movements were quite exemplary. Congratulations to the XI on closing the season with so fine a game.

There are players in the team who will be most useful to the side when they have gained more experience and improved in physique, and we ought to be able to look forward to a good nucleus around which to build a team next year.

A word to those " middles " and juniors who, because of the weather, suffered more than seniors : it must be realised that this was an exceptional year for unfit grounds, and it is to be hoped that next year they will get as much hockey as they wish. Furthermore, let it be remembered that there are definite signs of talent amongst the younger players, and with perseverence and the same enthusiasm they will find places in the 1st XI either next year or the year afterwards.

Summary of matches :Won 2, Lost 3, Drawn 1, Scratched or Abandoned 7, Goals for 21, Goals against 25. * * * 1st XI CHARACTERS. G. E. L. GRAHAM (Captain, Centre-forward). A player who would have shown much better form had the grounds been dry. Neat with stick and a quick shot.

Set the team a good example in dash and intelligence.

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A. T. H. WRIGHT (Inside-left). Showed improvement on last season in being quicker in following up and tackling back, but was handicapped by wet grounds.

J. H. HARDING (Right Back). A player who learnt the game very quickly. Seemed to have an instinct for forestalling a pass, and learnt to clear very well.

E. R. GOSSOP (Right-half). A much improved played who sent across some good passes. Needs more speed and must curb a tendency to give " sticks." Positions well.

M. S. HALL (Left Back). A plucky but unpolished player.

Showed great dash on occasions and often cleared well, but clumsy with his stick.

G. P. G. STEPHENSON (Goalkeeper). Made some good saves in the middle of the season, but rather lost his form towards the end. Must think more quickly.

T. F. CAMERON (Outside-right). Will be good with more experience. Has a fine turn of speed, but must learn to do more on his own.

V. L. F. DAVIN (Centre-half). Did not come up to expectations. Showed determination but apt to be rather wild, and bad at positioning himself.

H. P. COLE (Left-half). A young player. Neat with his stick and good at positioning, but must learn to hit the ball harder and send across long passes to inside-right.

S. P. H. RYLATT (Outside-left). Neat with his stick but lacks dash and speed.

J. T. BROCKBANK (Inside-right). Came into the side late in the season, and did not get into his stride until the last match. Needs a lot more experience.

Also played:— H. A. MILBURN (Inside-right). A young player who understands the game. Will be useful later when he has more speed and strength. * * * ST. PETER'S v. BEN RHYDDING. Played at St. Peter's on February 6th.

Result: Lost, 5-7.

This was the School's first match, and owing to the 'flu epidemic many regular members were unable to play. To strengthen the side the School team included K. G. Chilman, Esq., R. M. Cooper, Esq., and G. S. Stead, Esq. For the first twenty minutes the ground was fairly flat, but owing to its softness soon became very bumpy.

The School started with a quick goal by Graham in the first few minutes and continued to do most of the attacking for about 15 minutes, but weak finishing in the circle lost at least one goal. Ben Rhydding availed themselves of their opportunities and had scored twice by half-time. In the second half Ben Rhydding broke through the School defence 32

twice very early on, and scored each time. K. G. Chilman cleared the ball to the wing, who dribbled up the field and centred, R. M. Cooper having no difficulty in scoring. Play remained in mid-field for some time until the Ben Rhydding centre-forward scored after a good passing movement. Two more goals were scored by each side during the last ten minutes—R. M. Cooper and Graham scoring for the School.

The strongest part of the School side was the half-back line, where K. G. Chilman and G. S. Stead did much useful work.

The full-backs, although young and inexperienced, did a lot of hard work, and Dixon proved himself a useful and courageous goalkeeper.

Team :—R. S. Dixon ; R. N. Rimmer, F. F. Steele ; E. R. Gossop, K. G. Chilman, G. S. Stead ; T. F. Cameron, A. T. H. Wright, G. E. L. Graham, R. M. Cooper, S. P. H. Rylatt. * * * ST. PETER'S v. 2nd BN. THE MANCHESTER REGT. Played at Strensall on February 20th.

Result: Lost, 2-7 This was the first time the School had played on a hard ground during the season, and were very often defeated by the speed at which the ball travelled.

The Manchesters opened the scoring in the first few minutes with a good flick goal from a narrow angle. The School then attacked, but owing to their weakness in the circle missed a goal off a centre from Rylatt.

The good stickwork of the army forwards gave them two more quick goals before the School retaliated with a good shot by Wright, which was well saved by the Manchesters' goalkeeper. Just before half-time the Army scored again—this time they went up the field passing from one wing to another until the centre-forward scored with an easy shot. Half-time came with the Manchester Regiment leading by four goals to nil.

In the second half the School started with new life, and a neat passing movement between the inside forwards resulted in a goal by Graham. The Manchesters were then awarded a penalty corner from which they scored ; none of the School side seemed to make any effort to stop them !

After the bully-off the ball went to the right wing, where Cameron dribbled up and gave a gentle pass to Graham, who had no difficulty in scoring. In the last few minutes the Army side scored two more quick goals—the School by this time were tired, owing to the speed at which the game had been played. Final score, St. Peter's 2 goals, 2nd Manchesters 7 goals.

Team :— R. S. Dixon ; J. T. Harding, G. H. Briggs ; E. R. Gossop, V. L. F. Davin, H. P. Cole ; T. F. Cameron, H. A. Milburn, G. E. L. Graham, A. T. H. Wright, S. P. H. Rylatt.

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ST. PETER'S v. STYX H.C. Played at St. Peter's on February 24th.

Result : Lost, 2-5.

After about four or five days of sun and wind the Hockey Field looked more like a field than a mud patch, and one could walk on it without sinking in; in fact, for York the field was hard, and it was a fine day in spite of gloomy weather forecasts about snow.

The School went away from the start and put up a very good fight in spite of the strong, experienced side against them. The Styx were the first scorers with two quick goals —one from a good passing movement and the other from a goal-mouth scramble. Play then went from end to end, both sides' full-backs clearing well. After a good centre from Rylatt and another goal-mouth scramble, Graham scored for the School with a flick. The Styx were then awarded a penalty corner off which R. P. Warin had no difficulty in scoring. The backs had now been running about a lot and were rather tired, and the Styx took advantage of this by attacking with long passes, until Warin, who is always in the right place, scored off a first-time shot. The School then attacked hard and managed to keep the ball in their opponents' " 25 " until they were awarded a penalty corner.

Rylatt took the corner, Davin stopped it cleanly and Graham scored with a hard, clean shot. The whistle then went for half-time with the score : School 2, Styx 4.

In the second half the School were determined to make up the two goals, and they played a very good game, remembering what they had been told at half-time about hard, long passes.

The play was up and down the field the whole time. The School backs clearing hard and the forwards racing up the field to try to score off hard centres by Cameron and Rylatt.

There was only one goal scored in the second half, and that was by the Styx after a hard tussle in the circle, and the score was 5-2 against the School when the final whistle went.

Team :—G. P. G. Stephenson ; J. T. Harding, M. S. Hall ; E. R. Gossop, V. L. F. Davin, H. P. Cole ; Cameron, H. A. Milburn, G. E. L. Graham, A. T. H. Wright, S. P. H. Rylatt. * * * ST. PETER'S v. HULL H.C. Played at St. Peter's on March 13th.

Result: Drawn, 2-2.

The field was very wet for this match owing to much rain during the previous night, but by this time the School were accustomed to water. St. Peter's started with a rush ; the ball was moved from the centre to the wings and back to 34

Milburn, at inside-right. He centred to Graham in the circle, who scored with a first-time shot. Hull then started with a hard attack by their right wing, but Harding and Hall tackled and cleared with pleasing regularity, until the School were once more attacking. A short corner against Hull just failed to score, and gull cleared the ball to the School half.

A hard shot from the Hull right wing was deflected off one of the School backs' foot and resulted in a goal for Hull.

Play then went from end to end, Graham missing an easy goal, until half-time came with the score at one all.

The second half started with renewed vigour on both sides. Hull did most of the attacking and only missed scoring by bad shooting: they eventually scored a goal after a scramble round the goal-mouth. The School then attacked, but their inside forwards seemed to be unable to make use of their opportunities in the circle. Another goal came to the School after a good centre from Rylatt and a second-time shot from Graham.

Two more corners were awarded, but the ground being slow, Graham was unable to score. Cameron had bad luck in not scoring during the last few minutes of the game. His shot went over the cross-bar. Full-time went with the score : St. Peter's 2, Hull H.C. 2.

The chief point about this match was the good tackling and clearing by the full-backs.

Team :—G. P. G. Stephenson ; J. T. Harding, M. S. Hall ; E. R. Gossop, V. L. F. Davin, H. P. Cole ; T. F. Cameron, H. A. Milburn, G. E. L. Graham, A. T. H. Wright, S. P. H. Rylatt. * * * ST. PETER'S "A" XI v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 1st XI. Played on Bootham School Ground on March 15th.

Result: Won, 4-0.

This match was played at Bootham on a fairly soft, uneven ground. The School side went straight into the attack but did not score owing to their weakness in the circle.

The Bootham full-backs fought hard and managed to clear the ball to their forwards. However, Hall soon relieved any pressure on the School goal. The first goal for the School was scored by Brockbank, who took advantage of a scramble round the Bootham goal. Bootham then attacked, but were repelled and play remained in mid-field for the rest of this half.

In the second half the School started with a quick goal

by Milburn, who scored off a pass from one of the halves.

After the bully, Bootham attacked, but, like the School, they were weak in the circle. The next goal was scored by Gossop, who backed up the forwards well. Just before full35

time Brockbank scored again off a through pass from Capaldi. Score : St. Peter's "A" 4, Bootham School 0.

Team :—R. S. Dixon ; M. S. Hall, I. S. Mackay ; E. R. Gossop, V. L. F. Davin, H. P. Cole ; T. F. Cameron, H. A. Milburn, A. Capaldi, J. T. Brockbank, S. P. H. Rylatt. * * ST. PETER'S v. YORK H.C. Played on Bootham School'. Ground on March 17th.

Result: Abandoned.

This match was played on the Bootham Hockey Ground, this being the only ground in York which was not completely under water.

The School were very sluggish and slow in starting, and York scored quite early on. Most of the play was in the School half, and the backs were not clearing as well as in previous matches. Another goal was scored by York just before half-time.

In the second half the game was abandoned owing to a thunderstorm and bad light, which made further play quite impossible.

Team :—G. P. G. Stephenson ; J. T. Harding, M. S. Hall ; E. R. Gossop, V. L. F. Davin, H. P. Cole; T. F. Cameron, G. E. L. Graham, A. Capaldi, A. T. H. Wright, S. P. H. Rylatt. * * ST. PETER'S v. DONCASTER H.C. Played at St. Peter's on March 20th.

Result: Abandoned.

For this match the pitch was very wet, making play almost impossible. For the most part of the game, play was very even, the ball flying from one end of the field to the other. Both sets of backs defended, effectively, although the School forwards were at times only just frustrated.

Graham figured prominently in these attacks and had bad luck in not scoring.

There were rather a lot of " sticks " against the School, but these were only in the first few minutes of the game, when the School seemed a trifle worried; however, this wore off and the School settled down to fight hard for a goal.

This was not forthcoming, but owing to some misunderstanding the Doncaster left wing got away, and after a slight tussle in the School goal-mouth the ball was pushed into the goal.

During most of the game hail had been falling with increasing force. This finally made play impossible and the match was abandoned after twenty minutes' play.

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ST. PETER'S v. THE OLD PETERITES. Played at St. Peter's on April 6th.

Result: Won, 6 4.

Although it was a warm day, the ground was fairly soft and uneven. The O.P.'s opened the scoring in the first ten minutes with a goal by Yardley. The School, who had not played a game for about a week, took some time to get into their stride. By this time they had learned the importance of long, hard passes, and this soon rewarded them when Brockbank scored off a through pass by Graham. Although the O.P.'s had a fairly strong team out the School did their share of attacking, and were awarded a penalty corner from which Graham scored. The ball was moved up and down the field, but both sides' full-backs cleared well. Yardley managed to score from a very narrow angle with a flick shot, thus bringing the score up to 2 all. Just before half-time Graham scored off a hard centre from Cameron. The score at half-time was St. Peter's 3 goals, Old Peterites 2 goals.

Early on in the second half the O.P.'s managed to get an equalising goal through J. S. Atkinson. From this time until just before the end the School did most of the attacking and Graham scored two quick goals, one off a centre from Cameron and the other off a centre from Rylatt. The best goal of the afternoon came when Brockbank scored with a hard first-time drive off a centre from Rylatt. Just before the final whistle Yardley, whose shots had been going rather wide scored after dribbling through the School backs to make the final score 6 4 in the School's favour.

This was undoubtedly the best game the School played during the season ; they played as a team and sent out some really good long passes, and by so doing they beat an old boys' team composed of several brilliant individuals. The School forward line was at its best and a special word of praise is due to them for the way they played, and coupled with them must be mentioned the School full-backs and the goalkeeper, who stopped many dangerous attacks.

Teams :—St. Peter's :—G. P. G. Stephenson ; J. T. Harding, M. S. Hall ; E. R. Gossop, V. L. F. Davin, H. P. Cole; T. F. Cameron, J. T. Brockbank, G. E. L. Graham, A. T. H. Wright, S. P. H. Rylatt.

Old Peterites :—K. G. Chilman ; J. M. Atkinson, N. W. Smithson; E. A. Whitaker, R. Ogley, H. A. Butler; S. G. S. Pawle, J. S. Atkinson, B. A. C. Grey, N. W. D. Yardley, I. H. Segar.

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INTER-HOUSE HOCKEY. The draw for the Hockey was as follows :School House v. Temple House.

Winners v. Clifton Rise.

The School House first played the Templars on Monday, March 22nd, but this had to be abandoned owing to snow.

They finally played on Good Friday. The School House won, and beat the Rise in the final on Wednesday, March 31st. * * SCHOOL HOUSE v. TEMPLE HOUSE. Played on the Squash Court Field on March 22nd.

The game started briskly, Temple House showing great dash from the start, but the School House defended well.

However, there was no real power behind the School House attack, G. E. L. Graham being absent. The Temple forwards then attacked again and again and but for the skilful defence work on the part of Harding and Rimmer and some plucky saves on the part of Dixon in goal they would have scored many times. Snow was falling very fast, and as visibility was almost nil the game was abandoned till Friday.

Friday, 26th March.

The semi-finals were played again, as the former match had been abandoned.

This time the Temple forwards were determined to get an easy victory, but they were frustrated time after time by the able defence of Harding and Rimmer. Dixon in goal made some good saves. Half-time came and there was no score. In the second half the pace was fierce, and the Templars were very determined; however, one noticed that the House forwards got a lot more of the ball than they did in the first half.

About four minutes from full-time P. R. G. Graham, after a brilliant attack on the part of the House forwards, put the ball in the Temple goal-mouth. Play then became rather wild, but there was no further score.

Final score : School House 1, Temple House 0. * * * RISE v. SCHOOL HOUSE. Played on the Pavilion Field on March 31st.

The game was played on a very good, hard ground.

The Rise started off with an attack which had not very much power behind it and the House backs had no difficulty in repulsing it. From then until half-time the ball was chiefly in the Rise half, but bad shooting and bad positioning of the House forwards resulted in no score.

In the second half the House settled down to some hard work, and in a short time Graham scored with a flick goal.

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A few minutes later Graham scored off a through pass from Milburn. The Rise then broke through the House defence and only good saving by Dixon saved a goal being scored against the House. In the last few minutes Milburn and Rylatt each scored a good goal. The Rise were playing a very inexperienced side, and they played remarkably well ; Ping and Cameron were the most outstanding players.

Final score: School House 4 goals, Clifton Rise nil.

ROWING. Last term was probably one of the most difficult we have had to contend with on the river for some years. With many complete novices in the 1st division crews, and with outings on four days in the week only, the task of the coaches was not an easy one. Nevertheless, tubbing was soon started under conditions which varied from blizzards to hurricanes, accompanied most of the time by a roaring torrent in the place of our usually peaceful Ouse. The 'flu epidemic was our next setback, but after about three weeks clinkers made their appearance and serious training began.

At first it seemed as if the standard of the rowing was not going to be as high as usual, but there turned out to be many " finds," and even if they tended to be light, the crews were quite up to the average by the time of the races.

This was a great achievement by the coaches, and they deserve to be congratulated on producing such praiseworthy crews under such adverse conditions.

2nd division rowing also suffered from these hardships, but here again keenness and hard work combined to produce crews which showed considerable promise, and which rowed with great enthusiasm in the actual races.

Apart from the ordinary rowing routine there were no outstanding events on the river last term: but from the look of some scratch crews which went out on slides we should have some rather light but effective School crews this term, and we would like to finish by wishing them the very best of luck in the various races and regattas.

1st DIVISION RACES. The draw for the races was as follows, the first-named crew taking the Station side:— School House School House 1 Temple S (21 lengths) } School House Rise J (2 lengths) The semi-final between School House and Temple was rowed on Friday, March 19th, and the final took place on the Saturday.

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exceptional rate of flow which chiefly accounted for the fast times of the races.

In the semi-final, the School House, who were rowing on the Station side, got the better start and quickly gained a length's lead. The Temple crew, rowing very nicely together, then began to come up, and by the Diving Boards they were just over half a length ahead of the School House, who were sending up rather a lot of water. At the bend, Temple kept far too close into the side, which meant that they had to row through more dead water than was necessary, while the School House forged ahead on the strong current, and at Marygate Tower, with Temple just out of the dead water, they were 2 lengths up. This lead was slightly increased down the straight, and the School House passed the finish in 2 mins. 28 secs., a good 21 lengths ahead of Temple.

Conditions for the final between the School House and the Rise on Saturday, March 20th, were very similar, the river remaining at about the same level. And so it was that this race was almost a repetition of the semi-final, the strong current on the Station side proving such a boon.

After a delay at the start, caused by the boats drifting past the post, both crews got away quite well, the School House quickly gaining about length because of their rapid rate of striking. However, the Rise, who were rowing on the Minster side, soon got settled down to it, and rowing a long and powerful stroke they overtook the lighter boat and were still going up at the Diving Boards, where they were lengths in front of the School House. Here the Rise cox took a lesson from the previous race, and by keeping well out at the bend he avoided as much of the dead water as possible. As the Rise drew into the dead water through Scarborough Bridge, the School House put on a spurt, and helped by the current, they obtained a lead of about 11 lengths by Marygate. Both crews were now tiring, but the School House finished strongly just 2 lengths in front of the Rise in the record time of 3 mins. 12 secs after a very hard race. We would like to congratulate the School House on again winning the Inter-House Rowing Cup. Crews :School House :—M. I. H. Sproulle (bow), R. Bower (2), H. A. S. Hobson (3), G. E. Shepherd (stroke), G. D. Jefferson (cox).

Rise:—J. A. Dent (bow), J. H. Butler (2), J. M. Dickenson (3), A. C. W. Ping (stroke), G. C. Brown (cox).

Temple :—L. Telfor (bow), H. D. F. Amor (2), C. J. Lynch (3), J. A. Wright (stroke), E. W. Whitney (cox.).

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2nd DIVISION RACES. The draw and results of the 2nd division races were as follows, the first-named crew in each race rowing on the Station side:— Rise l Rise 1 School House (21 lengths) } Rise (3ft.)

Temple The semi-final between the Rise and the School House was rowed over the usual course on Tuesday, March 30th, and the final between the Rise and Temple took place on the following day.

By the time of the races the river had returned to its normal level, so there was little or no advantage in the sides, and the weather remained quite calm, there being a slight headwind for the final which helped to steady the crews up a bit.

In the semi-final between the Rise and the School House, neither crew obtained good starts, but the latter boat quickly gained a lead of about a length. The Rise then got settled down and soon overtook the School House, who were not rowing very well together, and continuing to go up they were 1 lengths ahead at Love Lane. Here the Rise crew got badly out of time, but they rallied and were 21 lengths up at the finishing post, which they passed in 2 mins. 36 secs.

Despite the rough water caused by a fairly strong headwind, both crews in the final got quite good starts, and the Temple crew, rowing the faster stroke, gained about half a length's lead. The Rise crew rowing nicely together began to creep up and in between the Boathouse and Love Lane the crews were dead level, and at Love Lane the Rise were almost length ahead. Shortly after this the Temple boat went too far into mid-stream, and for several strokes the blades of the two boats were interlapping. Both crews were rowing very well indeed, and with the Temple boat coming up fast, the Rise passed the finish 3 feet in front.

The time was 2 mins. 34 secs.

It was a very fine finish to an exciting and hard-fought race, and we would like to take this opportunity of congratulating the Rise on winning for the first time a cup which was presented by an Old Risite.

Crews :— Rise :—C. M. Robson (bow), J. M. Couldwell (2), M. S. Douglas (3), J. C. Atkinson (stroke), G. W. Scatchard (cox).

Temple:—J. E. England (bow), K. E. Marriott (2), R. W. Wright (3), E. W. Whitney (stroke), J. M. Inglis (cox).

School House :—S. Corner (bow), C. N. S. Killick (2), R. N. Rimmer (3), E. V. Elgey (stroke), H. D. Revill (cox) .

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FOOTBALL. INTER-HOUSE RUGGER. This was played at the beginning of term in the usual way: Rise v. Temple House, Rise v. School House, School House v. Temple House. For the first time since this method of play was invented, each House won one match.

The Rise beat Temple House.

The School House beat The Rise.

Temple House beat The School House.

The matches were played again later on in the term, this time in the form of a " knock-out " competition.

The Rise beat the Temple House in the semi-final and the School House beat the Rise in the final.

INTER-HOUSE SEVEN-A-SIDE RUGGER SEMI-FINALS. CLIFTON RISE v. TEMPLE HOUSE. Played on the Grove Field on March 27th.

The game started with a fairly easy try for the Rise in the first few minutes. After this the Rise showed that they were an infinitely superior team, although Temple House fought hard to get points.

The Rise then scored several times before the half-time whistle went.

During the second half the Temple attack was very strong, but Ping, the Rise captain, did a lot to frustrate them.

The final whistle went with the score: Clifton Rise 17 points, Temple House nil.

CLIFTON RISE v. SCHOOL HOUSE. Played on the Grove Field on March 29th.

From the beginning both sides attacked strongly, though the Rise seemed to get into their stride more quickly than the House. After about four minutes' play of fierce forward struggle on the House try-line, Ping went over near the flag to score for the Rise.

There was no further score when the half-time whistle went.

The second half was much the same as the first, a dingdong battle being fought.

About three minutes from the end Rimmer, intercepting a pass, ran through the Rise defence to score a magnificent try under the Rise posts. G. E. L. Graham converted it with a good kick. After a furious attack by the Rise to regain the lead the final whistle went to give School House the victory by one goal to one try.

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SQUASH RACKETS. Last term there were only two competitions, Senior and Junior Open. The Junior Open had a very poor entry, only seven people entering for it. This shows very clearly that the enthusiasm for the game is decreasing rapidly throughout the School. Next year we hope there will be a great improvement in Squash, especially among the more Junior members. It would be a good idea if everyone bore in mind that Squash is one of the major games of the School, and that we have a very good reputation to keep up.

The following are the results for the competitions :SENIOR OPEN. D. A. Smith 1 G. W. Vero f Smith (W.O.)

Davin } V. L. F. Davin Davin (3-0) (3-0) J. T. Brockbank f H. A. Milburn 1Milburn R. M. S. Parker f (3-1).

J. R. Walters 1 A. C. W. Ping Walters f J. I. Sleight 1Graham G. E. L. Graham f (3-0) J. M. Rucklidge 1Rucklidge H. A. S. Hobson f (W.O.) E. Hodgson 1Graham P. R. G. Graham f (3-0) P. B. Cockburn 1Cockburn R. N. Rimmer f (3-0) J. T. Harding 1Ambler T. D. Ambler (W.O.)

Davin (3-0) Davin (3-2)

J } Graham (3-0)

T. D. AMBLER (3-0) (Winner)

Rucklidge (W.O.) Ambler (3-1) Ambler (3-1)

JUNIOR OPEN. H. A. Milburn W. B. A. Smyth 1Walters J. R. Walters f

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E. Hodgson 1Parker R. M. S. Parker f J. I. Sleight 1Sleight K. Greenwood f

J. I. SLEIGHT (Winner) Sleight

SCHOOL v. THE MASTERS. Played on the School Courts on February 28th.

In the match between T. D. Ambler and F. Smith, Esq., the latter was too clever and experienced for Ambler, with 43

the result that he generally finished off the rallies better.

Mr. Smith won the first two games as he liked, but the third game was much closer, as Ambler was playing with more confidence, and he led 8-7. Mr. Smith, however, got to 8-8, and after two long rallies, he finished the match off when Ambler hit the tin. Score 9-2, 9-0, 10-8.

G. E. L. Graham and G. S. Stead, Esq., had a good match, and although Mr. Stead won in straight games it was chiefly due to his retrieving and tireless running.

Graham had bad luck with many of his drop shots, some of them just grazing the bar. There were many long rallies, and the stroke play of both players was of a high class.

Score: 9-4, 9-4, 9-3.

V. L. F. Davin gained a fine win for the School by beating R. M. Cooper, Esq., in four games. Both players hit the ball hard and to a good length, Davin winning because he was slightly the steadier player. Davin won the first game comfortably by 9-4, but Mr. Cooper won the second by 9-5, and when he led 8-2 in the third he seemed to have the game well in hand ; Davin, however, had a run of 8 points for the game. This gave him confidence, and he led 8-6 in the fourth ; Mr. Cooper, however, got up to 8 all, but Davin won the next two points for the match. Score: 9-4, 5-9, 10-8, 10-8.

The match between Rucklidge and H. A. Wrenn, Esq., took an unusual course. In the first two games Rucklidge played well and won them both to love, and he seemed to be certain to win in three games. Mr. Wrenn, however, played well to win the third game, and he just failed to win the fourth, Rucklidge winning it by 9-6. Score: 9-0, 9-0, 7-9, 9-6.

A. T. H. Wright had no difficulty in beating K. H. Rhodes, Esq. He was slow in starting and Mr. Rhodes took advantage of this, but Wright was in better training and lasted longer than Mr. Rhodes. Both players hit to a good length.

SCHOOL v. DEVONSHIRE HALL. Played on March 7th.

The School beat Devonshire Hall in a Squash match at Leeds by two matches to one.

In the top match G. E. L. Graham played H. Brearley, the Yorkshire Hockey and 2nd XI Cricket player. Brearley set a hot pace from the start, and playing a good all-round game he won the first two games fairly easily, Graham was playing quite well but took some time to get used to the court.

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Graham, however, showed his best form this year when he won the next two games just as easily. The fifth game was very close, and although Graham led all the way, Brearley rallied well to get to 6-8. Graham then took the next two points to win a hard match. Score : 3-9, 3-9, 9-0, 9-6, 9-6.

In the second match T. D. Ambler played J. Hardman, the Leeds captain ; both players hit hard to a good length and there were some very long rallies. Ambler started well and won the first game at 9-5, his opponent, however, won the next game by 9-3, and then led by 5-0 in the third.

Ambler, however, produced some good angle shots and quickly got to five all, and after some long rallies he eventually won the game by 9-6. This took a good deal out of him and he lost the fourth game to love. He won the fifth game fairly easily by 9-3 and so won a close and exhausting match. Score : 9-5, 3-9, 9-6, 0-9, 9-3.

V. L. F. Davin lost to H. Cooper by three games to love.

All three games were long and close. The standard of play was very high, both players using drop shots and angle shots more than either of the preceding players. Davin had very bad luck not to win the second game after leading 8-6.

Score: 5-9, 8-10, 6-9.

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. Played on the School Courts on March 14th.

G. E. L. Graham lost to S. G. S. Pawle. This was a good match to watch, Pawle not winning so easily as the score suggests. Graham played well and he deserved all his points, many of them coming from his well-placed drop shots.

Pawle hit very hard to a fine length, and generally finished off the rallies with some well-judged angle shots. Graham was a little careless with some of his shots, many hitting the tin ; this was partly due to lack of practice. Score : 9-5, '9-5, 9-3.

T. D. Ambler lost to B. A. C. Gray. Gray started off at a good pace and won the first two games easily, his opponent being unable to find a length. However, in the third game Ambler played well, hitting the ball hard to a length and he won a close game at 10-8. The fourth was a repetition of the third game, with some very long rallies, Gray just winning it at 9-7. Score : 9-2, 9-2, 8-10, 9-7.

V. L. F. Davin lost to M. Hollway. Hollway quickly went to six-love before Davin got in to score two points ; Hollway then recovered his service and ran out at 9-2.

Davin, however, played well to win the second game at 9-6.

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The third game went to Hollway at 9-5. The fourth was very exciting, both players retrieving well ; Davin actually led 7-6, but his opponent, who was the steadier player, won the game at 9-7. Score: 9-2, 6-9, 9-5, 9-7.

INTER-HOUSE SQUASH. TEMPLE HOUSE v. CLIFTON RISE (Semi-final).

Played on February 19th.

Temple House won by 3 matches to love.

A. T. H. Wright beat T. F. Cameron after a long game in which Wright lasted the better. After losing the first game, in which Cameron played very well, Wright won the next at set two after a close game. Cameron, however, rather surprisingly won the next, but he had shot his bolt and Wright won the next two games easily. Score: 4-9, 10-8, 6-9, 9-1, 9-5.

In the next match J. T. Brockbank beat P. B. Cockburn, but the match was closer than the score suggests. After winning the first game easily, Brockbank fell away and lost the second game. He recovered well, however, and easily won the next two for the match. Score: 9-1, 4-9, 9-4, 9-2.

In the match between the third strings, the first game was fairly evenly fought out. But J. A. Ware, who was serving well, won the next two games as he liked. Score: 9-5, 9-4, 9-0.

SCHOOL HOUSE v. TEMPLE HOUSE (Final).

Played on February 21st.

School House won by 3 matches to love.

In the match between Ambler and Brockbank, the former, who is generally a slow starter, found his form at once, and set a fast pace. After having won the first two games easily, he seemed well set for the third game when he led three-love. Brockbank, however, rallied well to lead 7-5, but Ambler took the next four points for the match. Score : 9-1, 9-3, 9-7.

The match between Graham and Wright went to five games before the former won. Graham started well and won the first game with ease at 9-2. In the second game, Wright led 8 4, but Graham retaliated and eventually won a close game at 10-9. Wright then played exceedingly well to win the next two games, although the fourth game was desperately fought out. Graham started off in fine style in the last 46

game and led 6-0, and although Wright fought hard, Graham had little difficulty in winning this game. Score : 9-2, 10-9, 2-9, 7-9, 9-5.

In the match between the third strings, Ware started by serving three aces, but Rucklidge quickly found his touch and won a fairly easy first game. In the next two, however, Rucklidge completely dominated the play and finished an easy winner. Score: 9-5, 9-2, 9-1.

Final score : School House 3 matches, Temple House nil.

HOLIDAY SQUASH. T. D. Ambler played fourth string in a public schools match v. The Escorts at Ealing on January 3rd. He lost to L. Powell, 9-10, 6-9, 7-9.

In the Public Schools Senior Handicap Tournament at Queen's Club on January 4th, V. L. F. Davin (owe 1) lost to M. W. Dick (Winchester) (+4), 0-9, 2-9, 3-9, in the first round.

T. D. Ambler (owe 2), who received a bye into the second round, lost to D. B. Yorke-Long (Canford) (owe 1), 9-6, 4-9, 4-9, 9-3, 5-9.

THE DRYSDALE CUP. T. D. Ambler is to be congratulated on his performance in the Drysdale Cup played at the R.A.C. during the Easter holidays ; he reached the semi-final round. M. Hollway and V. L. F. Davin also played well, both winning their first round matches. The cup was won by R. S. Woodward (Lancing), who beat D. G. W. Yeats-Brown (Tonbridge) 4-9, 9-7, 9-5, 9-4.

The following are the scores of the St. Peter's representatives :1st Round.

V. L. F. Davin beat B. H. Harris (Epsom), 9-2, 9-6, 9-0.

M. Hollway beat J. R. Thompson (Tonbridge), 9-6, 9-1, 9-0.

T. D. Ambler a bye.

2nd Round.

M. Hollway lost to P. Sherrard (Stowe), 6-9, 5-9, 4-9.

V. L. F. Davin lost to A. Aitchison (Cranleigh), 3-9, 4-9, 9-7, 2 -9.

T. D. Ambler beat N. H. Rogers (late Epsom), 9-2, 10-8, 9-3.

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3rd Round.

T. D. Ambler beat I. R. Dinwiddy (Radley), 4-9, 9-5, 9-7, 10-9.

Semi-final Round.

T. D. Ambler lost to T. L. R. Hill (Lancing), 4-9, 5-9, 5-9.

CROSS COUNTRY. INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY PLATE. The Cross Country race, after being postponed owing to .an epidemic of influenza, was finally run on Thursday, March 25th. On the preceding day the Ings seemed to be fit for swimming only. However, by 2-30 p.m. on Thursday there were only three inches of water in the deepest pools. The favourites this year were the Templars. But the School House gave terrifying hints as to the prowess of their runners, so that at the start there was a vague fear of defeat in the minds of the Templars.

Unlike previous years the race was not begun by a mad sprint down Burton Stone Lane. At the end of the Lane, Brockbank and Lynch (R. C.) were in the lead. Soon, however, the indefatigable Cole came to the fore. At the Kissing Gate the runners were already well thinned out, Bulmer and Amor, of Temple House, both keeping up with Cole. Rimmer and Rylatt, of the School House, were running doggedly behind the knot of green zephyrs. Before the North Road had been crossed five Templars, Cole, Brockbank, Amor, Lynch (R. C.) and Bulmer, were holding the lead fairly easily, though Rimmer gave them a challenge for a while. Coming through the Ings' Gate, Brockbank was in front, but he had shot his bolt and Cole passed him, running strongly up the Scope, to finish as winner in 29 mins. 59 secs.

Five Templars came in the first five places, thus constituting a new School record.

We take this opportunity of thanking K. H. Rhodes, Esq., for so ably organising the race, and the rest of the staff who stood at various points in the course.

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E. P. Bulmer.

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S. P. H. Rylatt.

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Clifton Rise.

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School House.

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R. Bower.

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M. C. Robson.

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1st—Temple House ... 10 points 2nd—School House ... 33 points 3rd—Clifton Rise ... 49 points

THE SPORTS. Owing to the abominable weather it was impossible to hold the Athletic Sports on April 5th as arranged ; rain had fallen most of the preceding day and the track and jumps could not be used. The Sports will be held at the beginning of this term.

The Mile had been decided on the previous Friday, and was won by J. T. Brockbank in 5 mins. 11 secs., which was quite a good time considering the appalling state of the track. K. E. Marriott was second and H. P. Cole was third..

BOXING. The Inter-House Boxing was again evenly contested,. and resulted in a draw between the School House and Temple House, who each gained five wins. The boxing was quite up to last year's standard, except for one or two fights, but this was amply made up for by the pluck and enthusiasm shown by the boxers. There was a good deal of hard punching, and, as a result, two of the bouts did not last the full three rounds.

The best fights were Lynch v. Sleight, in which some clever boxing was seen ; Brockbank v. Barnby, which the latter might have won but for a weak defence; Stead v.

Buckle, a very hard fought contest, in which both boxers boxed themselves to a standstill; Douglas v. Davin, the former using his left very effectively ; and Harding v.

Stephenson, a very close fight indeed, which the latter might have won had not a number of his blows been delivered with the open glove.

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We should like once more to congratulate Sgt.-Major Puddick on his able coaching of the teams, and to thank Capt. W. A. R. Ames and the judges, who so kindly officiated.

Results.

WEIGHTS 1ST ROUND 2ND ROUND WINNERS

6 st. to 6 st. 7 lbs.

J. M. Inglis (T) (walk over)

6 st. 7 lbs. K. Ramsden v. R. M. S. Parker to 7 st. R. M. S. Parker v. R. M. S. Parker (S.H.) Bye ... ...F. J. Hornby 7 st. to 7 st. 7 lbs.

7 st. 7 lbs. to 8st.

8 st. to 8 st. 7 lbs.

P. R. G. Graham} v. P. R. G. Graham (S H ) G. W. Harding G. C. Brown v. H. A. Milburn (S.H.) H. A. Milburn R. C. Lynch -) v. I-R. C. Lynch (T.) J. I. Sleight

8 st. 7 lbs. P. B. Cockburn v. ) J. M. Rucklidge to 9 st. J. M. Rucklidge v. J. M. Rucklidge (S.H.) Bye ... ...F. F. Steele 9 st to W. G. Barnby v. W. G. Barnby 1 9 st. 7 lbs. E. V. Elgey v. J. T. Brockbank (T.) Bye ... ... J. T. Brockbank 9 st. 7 lbs. R. L. Stead v. R. L. Stead to 10 st. D. A. Smith v. R. L. Stead (T.) Bye ... ...M. J. Buckle 10 st. to J. A. Wright v. 1 J. A. Wright 10 st. 7 lbs. J. H. Butler v. 1 J. A. Wright (T.) Bye ... ...R. N. Rimmer 10 st. 7 lbs. to 11 st.

11 st. to 11 st. 7 lbs.

V. L. F. Davin v. M. S. Douglas (R.) M. S. Douglas J. A. Dent v. 1 J. A. Dent (R.) S. P. H. Rylatt

11 st. 7 lbs. to 12 st.

Over 12 st.

A. C. W. Ping (R.) (Walk over) J. T. Harding v. 1 J. T. Harding (S.H.) G. P. G. Stephenson

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GYMNASIUM. The Gym. Competition, which has been changed from Inter-Form to Inter-House, was cancelled, owing to the fact that there have been so few times when the various Houses could be present for practice, and also because the weather caused the postponement of other more important events which had to take first place when free and fine days did appear.

CRICKET. CRICKET PROSPECTS. This season we shall have a very young, and for the most part, inexperienced side. Only two old colours, G. E. L. Graham, the captain, and V. L. F. Davin, are left from last year, but there is no reason for despondency. What the Hockey side has done in the past term the Cricket side can do in the coming one, and provided we have real keenness and a determination to uphold past traditions we shall have a successful season. We have several promising young cricketers, who will have plenty of opportunity for earning a place in the XI. The fixture list has been strengthened with new matches against Denstone College, St. Bees School, Durham Pilgrims and York Garrison.

CRICKET FIXTURES. Owing to changes in the School time-table and consequent rearrangement of dates, the Cricket fixture list does not appear in this issue. Anybody who would like to have a fixture card will receive one if they send a postcard with their name and address to the master in charge of Cricket.

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of " The Peterite."

Sir, When a Blues Board was presented to the School some years ago by an Old Boy, I was under the impression that it was intended to bear the names of Oxford and Cambridge Blues, or those who had gained corresponding honours in sport at Sandhurst and the " Shop."

I fail to see the point in inventing imaginary Blues, for though this misplaced enthusiasm certainly fills up space on the board (which may well be required before long for genuine honours) it impresses no one, and rouses much cynical amusement among visitors.

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May I suggest that achievements in the studious pastime of Miniature Range Rifle Shooting are not eligible for inclusion on the Blues Board for two reasons—(a) there is no Blue awarded for this little known University contest, and (b) though I should be the last to belittle the value of practice on the Rifle Range in these troubled times, it is not the type of " sport " ( ?) for which the board was intended.

Perhaps the instigator of this very inappropriate line on the board in the Gym. could be persuaded to erase it, and re-inscribe the honour in more suitable surroundings—say, one of the O.T.C. boards in the Big Hall. I can only assume that the Big Hall must have been the original destination of the painter, but that, in a fit of absent-mindedness, he found himself in the Gym. Having discovered plenty of scope for his art there, he must have yielded to temptation, with the hope that his misdeeds would escape the eagle eye of Yours faithfully, PERTINAX. To the Editors of " The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, Through the medium of your pages I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. R. M. Cooper for his invaluable coaching of the 1st XI this term ; and also to Mr. Wrenn, Mr. Smith, Mr. Stead and Mr. Corkhill for showing such keenness to the Middle and " Patch " games.

Finally, I would like to thank Mrs. Price for the excellent teas with which she has provided us after matches.

Yours faithfully, G. E. L. GRAHAM, Captain of Hockey.

To the Editors of " The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, On behalf of all the members of the Boat Club I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Ping and Mr. Rhodes for their valuable and praiseworthy coaching of the various House crews. And if one remembers that many of the 1st division oarsmen had never rowed before, it shows the extra hard work which they had to do in order to produce crews of the usual standard.

I would also like to thank Mr. Rhodes for his mending of the boats in a way which, however unorthodox, was always most successful ; a task which is :.pore arduous than many people imagine.

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Finally, I would like to express my thanks to those masters who so kindly officiated in various capacities for the different races.

Yours faithfully, J. M. DICKENSON, Captain of Boats.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. One of the things that has puzzled some of us this term has been the doubt about the official title of the term. In the past we have always thought of the term as the Easter Term, but recently we have seen notices on the board headed " Lent Term " and also " Spring Term." An Old Olavite who has been to a University tells us that the proper title is " Hilary Term " ! It looks as if we shall have to do something about it! Whatever name we may apply to it our past term has been full of interest and incidents.

On the very first Saturday of term the Rev. F. L. Wyman kindly gave us a lantern lecture on his experiences in.

Australia and Tasmania. Mr. Wyman's pictures were nearly all his own photographs, and he kept us all very quiet indeed for over an hour with stories of his life and adventures.

The heavy falls of snow provided a good deal of fun until we began to get rather tired of so much snow interfering with our normal games, and then two cases of mumps put us " out of our stride " as regards any matches with other schools. However, Sergt.-Major Puddick has continued his Boxing lessons with a large number of very keen boxers, and we were able to hold a most successful Boxing Tournament on Tuesday, March 16th. The Headmaster, Mr. A. J. Price, acted as referee; Mr. J. H. Stevenson and Mr. K. G. Chilman as judges ; Mr. J. S. Cooper as timekeeper ; and Mr. A. W. Ping as announcer. The full list of contests is printed below.

As Easter Sunday came very early this year we had not broken up for the holidays, but, of course, we had a halfholiday on Good Friday, and the boarders had an enjoyable afternoon in the country in the Castle Howard district.

Nature study enthusiasts could make but little progress, and the prize offered for six wild flowers could not be claimed.

Mr. Ping gave the whole of the Junior School two talks illustrated by lantern slides. The first was on " Pilgrim's Progress," Part I, and he had borrowed a splendid set of slides in colour which were most interesting. The second talk was entitled " A Walk in the Country," and the slides were photographs of birds, animals, trees, flowering plants and insects which one might see in the course of walks at different times of the year.

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The heats for the Sports were held on the last Thursday of term, but owing to heavy rain the ground was too wet for the finals. We are going to hold the finals as early as possible in the Summer Term—probably at the end of the first week.

And so we finish our brief account of the term's doings : in spite of the weather and a certain amount of illness it has been a good term with many interesting episodes that we cannot record here, but we should like to say how much we have enjoyed the entertainments on Saturday evenings.

We only wish they could be arranged a little earlier in the evening so that the smaller boys could attend.

Finally, we must record here on behalf of the Boarders and the Day Boarders at St. Olave's our very best wishes for the future to Miss C. Weatherill, who has been Matron at St. Olave's for eight years, and is now leaving to gain experience in another walk of life. We are sure that many Old Olavites will remember her attention and care in all manner of ills with much gratitude, and the present generation asked her to accept a token of remembrance and thanks in the shape of a gold wristlet watch.

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BOXING TOURNAMENT, Tuesday, March 12th.

R. Fryer beat C. Shepherd.

W. Amos beat L. Murray.

R Miller beat J. Gledhill.

G. Pearson beat L. Duffield.

D. Lynch beat D. Hart.

T. Reynolds beat M. Lynch.

G. Denby beat J. Wilberforce.

M. Steele beat I. Taylor.

A. Broadhurst beat T. Cookson.

J. Scholey beat G. Reynolds.

D. Cole beat R. Stratton.

P. Hort beat P. Morey.

Exhibition Contest.

F. Buckler (St. Olave's) v. K. Ramsden (St. Peter's).

ST. OLAVE'S. QUESTIONS THAT OUGHT TO BE ANSWERED!

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Can anybody play cricket with a shovel ?

When is a booby-trap not a booby-trap ?

Where is St. Olave's Farm ?

Or is there a Menagerie?

Anyway, who owns the horse-box ?

And who has a Pig-sty ?

Moreover, who is the owner of the Den-by-Den ?

Can anybody tell who is our best Musician ?

Who knows best about Pond-life?

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P. L. Hodgson.

J. C. Swynnerton.

VALETE. W. R. Fiat (to Rise).

J. Scholey (to S.H.).

D. B. Beauman.

N. K. Haugh.

G. H. Dodsworth.

J. McD. L. Dook.

J. A. Shearston.

SALVETE. J. P. Shearsmith.

J. D. Dench.

W. Howard.

D. G. Janes (St. 0.).

G. M. Janes (St. 0.).

SCOUT AND CUB NEWS. CUB REPORT. Apart from the visit by the Earl of Buckinghamshire on Shrove Tuesday there is very little to report. We have had the usual work and games, but did not continue the Inter-Six Competition since so many Cubs were away. We have, however, started to learn semaphore, and are quite efficient up to the letter "S" if given time to think. Although several Cubs are on the verge of getting first stars, no-one has actually gained one this term. This was rather disappointing, but we intend to make up for lost time early next term. Both Andrew and Wellburn have passed most of the second star tests, and we hope that by the end of the Summer they will both have two stars on their caps.

CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologizing for any inadvertent omissions :—" The Ampleforth Journal," " The Artists' Rifles Gazette," " The Brighton College Magazine," " The Cantuarian," " The Cranleighan," " Danensis," " The Denstonian," " The Dovorian," " The Draxonian," " The Dunelmian," " The Eagle," " The Eastbournian," " The Haileyburian," " The Giggleswick Chronicle," " The Hymerian," " The Johnian," " The Leodiensian," " The Limit," " The Malvernian," " The Merchistonian," " The Monktonian," " The Nottinghamian," " The Ousel," " The Journal of the Royal Artillery Company," " The Journal of the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell," " The Reptonian," " St. Bees School Magazine," " St. Peter's College (Adelaide) Magazine," " The Scardeburgian," " The Sedberghian," " The Stoneyhurst Magazine," " The Worksopian."

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EDITORIAL NOTICES. "The Peterite " is the magazine of St. Peter's School, York, and is conducted by the boys.

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ROYAL (DICK) VETERINARY COLLEGE, EDINBURGH. (Affiliated to the University of Edinburgh)

Principal-

0. CHARNOCK BRADLEY, M.D., D.Sc., F.R.C.Y.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.) for the Diploma in Veterinary State Medicine (D.V.S.M.) and for the Diploma in Tropical Veterinary Medicine (D.T.V.M.) granted by the University of Edinburgh.

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., Secretary and Treasurer.

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