Sept 1939

THE PETERITE Vol. XXXI

SEPTEMBER, 1939

No. 292

EDITORIAL. The Summer term ended with a Commemoration weekend which was an unqualified success. The prizes were presented by Mr. Frank Pick, Deputy Chairman of the London Passenger Transport Board, whose long range reminiscences of St. Peter's were both entertaining and instructive. He left with us the impression that school life has changed for the better in the last forty years. At the same ceremony, Mr. E. M. Jenkin Jones presented to J. T. Brockbank four photographs as a memento of the naming of the London and North Eastern Railway engine after the School.

In June the annual O.T.C. inspection took place. The inspecting officer, Field-Marshal Sir Cyril Deverell, was well satisfied that the corps was fulfilling its duty. This year there was no camp for School O.T.C.s, but in place of this some training was done at Worksop in conjunction with Worksop College, Repton and King Edward's School, Birmingham.

At the end of the term we said good-bye to Mr. F. H. Barnby, who was retiring after spending twenty-six years at the School. Mr. Barnby is a great scholar, but he did not allow his learning to isolate him from those of lesser gifts ; he made contact over a wide range with boys of all kinds, and his genius was such that he was able to exhibit the same nicety of judgment whatever the subject, whether it was a matter of Greek hexameters or the management of the Eccentric's bowling. The references concerning Mr. Barnby in the Headmaster's annual report and the prolonged applause which followed them show the extent to which his work was appreciated.

We welcome the Rev. P. P. Noble Fawcett and Mr. Burgess, who are joining the staff in September.

Cricket and Boating we will place, together with the weather, in a very mixed paragraph. The first eleven was capable of rising to great heights, but at awkward moments the batting would collapse and spoil everything. The first and second crews easily beat Leeds University and Nottingham High School early in the term, but at regattas, heavier 1

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opposition was always found in the lightships, and in the clinkers the eventual winners were often met in the first round. The weather for the first few weeks of term was warm and sunny, but after half-term it defied description— at least the description which could be accorded to it by a sedate editorial.

The outbreak of war found the School already provided with gasproof cellars sufficient to accommodate all the boarders and with its own Fire Brigade. Since then protection against blast and splinter has been provided and trenches have been dug for the Day Boys. These are fitted with wooden frames, the sides are strengthened with galvanized iron and planking, electric lighting is installed and there is a proper drainage system.

COMMEMORATION DAY, 1939.

FRIDAY, 28th JULY. Last term, Mr. Frank Pick, Vice-Chairman of the London Transport Passenger Board, kindly consented to distribute the prizes at the Prizegiving, which took place at 8-15 p.m. on July 28th.

The platform party included The Very Rev. the Dean of York (Chairman of the Governors), Mr. Frank Pick, The Headmaster, Mr. W. R. Lythe, Mr. C. J. M. Jenkin Jones, The Archdeacon of York, General H. Holdich, Mr. H. L. Creer, Mr. F. Porter Tausset, The Rev. F. H. Barnby, Mr. K. H. Rhodes.

Mr. Dronfield, in his report, said that good and steady progress had been made throughout the year. The boarding houses were full and future entries justified the provision of a new boarding house. At a meeting of the Board of Governors it was decided to convert Albany House, now used as the School Sanatorium into a boarding house. It now remained to build a new Sanatorium on a site already chosen.

He hoped that the School's progress would not be arrested by lack of capital, and knew that the many friends of the School would take care that this did not happen. The. Headmaster then went on to speak of the work of the School during the year, and referred to the enlargement of the sixth form and the extensions in its curriculum with regard to specialization. Law lectures, he said, were being given to boys preparing for a career in Law, and he hoped that the lectures would extend to include the whole of the sixth form. He believed, he said, that we were the first Public 2

School to introduce this into the sixth form curriculum. Mr. Dronfield then dealt with the closer co-ordination of the Senior and Junior School syllabus and the excellent results produced. He proceeded to review the activities of the various School Societies and the events which had occurred related to them during the year. A School Orchestra, he hoped, would be created in the following year.

The success of the School at games was then reviewed, and the Headmaster told of the revived interest in athletics, and that it was hoped that a team would be sent to compete in the Public School Sports at Stamford Bridge.

He then explained the position of boys entering the Militia having passed through a School O.T.C. He made it clear that boys having obtained Certificate A in the O.T.C. would have more opportunities in the Militia than others who had not.

The School, he went on to say, felt honoured that it should be the first Public School to have an L.N.E.R. locomotive named after it.

He then paid tribute to Mr. Barnby, and expressed his gratitude on behalf of many generations of Peterites as well as himself for his service to the School, and personally for much freely given advice which Mr. Barnby had put at his disposal.

The Dean reiterated the Headmaster's statement with regard to extensions in the School, and expressed the confidence of the Governors in the personality of the Headmaster and regret at the event of Mr. Barnby's retirement.

Dr. Bate also referred to the generosity and interest in the School of Mr. W. Riley-Smith, which had been a great help and encouragement.

Mr. Pick commenced his speech by saying that his views on education did not agree with those of the Board of Education, and that his experiences at school were his only claim to orations on education. He told some amusing anecdotes of his progress through the school, form by form.

He regretted, he said, that he had realised only too late that education was learning how to live, not only how to make a living, and that education was a matter of germinating ideas and opening windows to new views and interests. He said it was necessary to become aware of the aims and processes of education while one was still young.

Mr. W. R. Lythe, a school-fellow of Mr. Pick, moved the vote of thanks, and related a story of the latter's academic brilliance at school.

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Mr. Jenkin Jones then presented a collection of photographs of the engine-naming ceremony which took place at the end of the Easter term, to Brockbank, with best wishes for his future at Cambridge.

PRIZE LIST. The Dean of York's Prize for Mathematics—T. F. Cameron.

The Whitehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity— St. Peter's—F. F. Steele.

St. Olave's—F. L. Duffield.

The Headmaster's Prizes for Latin Prose— Sixth Form—G. Long.

Below the Sixth—D. G. Middleton.

The Toyne History Prize—H. C. Belchamber.

Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes— St. Peter's Senior—J. M. Rucklidge.

Junior—E. P. Davison.

St. Olave's Senior—J. K. Andrew.

Junior—E. A. K. Denison.

The Norman T. Crombie Memorial Prize—J. T. Brockbank.

Modern Language Prize—G. Long.

B.M.A. Medal for Science—J. M. Rucklidge.

Art Prizes— St. Peter's—J. H. Butler.

St. Olave's—R. M. Garth.

General Knowledge Prize—J. H. Motum.

Music Prizes— St. Peter's—C. M. Robson.

St. Olave's—F. ,L. Duffield.

Middle School Essay Prize—E. P. Davison.

Form PrizesIVA—R. H. Hanson.

IVB—R. A. Stratton.

Shell—D. L. Pryer.

J.VI—J. K. Andrew.

J.V—K. R. G. Harper.

J.IV—R. F. Lambert.

J.III—J. R. Baker.

J.IIa—J. M. Graham.

J.IIb—G. F. Langdon.

J.I—W. J. 0. Dickenson.

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SATURDAY, JULY 23rd.

The weather was for the most part fine, but dull. In the Boating the 1st and 2nd IVs for the School defeated the Old Peterite crews. However, the Cricket match saw the reverse, for the Old Peterites won by seven runs. We were extremely glad to see the large number of Old Peterites who were present.

After the match the Swimming Sports were held, and some very good swimming was seen. The result was a victory for the Rise. As usual, a grand finale was staged by Mr. Rhodes' and Mr. Harding's diving squad, which was more daring and reckless than ever. They almost succeeded in drowning the spectators with a series of terrific splashes which were higher than ever.

An interesting display of models which were entered for the Hobbies Cup was to be seen in the Art Room throughout the day.

SUNDAY, JULY 24th.

The Chapel was tastefully decorated with flowers, and Holy Communion was celebrated at 8-30 a.m. A very large congregation attended the Commemoration Service at 11 a.m. The sermon was preached by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Hull, and the collection was in aid of the Scholarship Fund for sons of the Clergy. The hymns sung were " The Lord of Heaven confess," " Immortal, invisible, God only wise " and " Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven."

APPEAL FUND. The following donations have been received since our last issue, and these we record with grateful thanks.

H. G. Crawshaw, Esq. H. B. Whitby, Esq. L. Attenborough, Esq. E. R. Dodd, Esq. ...

I. C. Bendall, Esq. ...

J. H. Daniel, Esq. ...

K. Ward, Esq. ...

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The fund is administered by a Committee of 3, consisting of W. R. Lyth, Esq. (for the Board of Governors), H. L. Creer, Esq. (for the O.P. Club) and the Head Master. a

The present state of the fund is given by a Balance Sheet as follows:— Credit. £ s. d. ... 242 5 0 ... ... ...

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Instalments received of donations under deed ... 142 16 7 ... ... ... of covenant ...

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Bank Interest and Income Tax refund ... £423 10 Debit.

Cost of Appeal (Printing and Postage) ... " Love Lane " Fencing ...

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It is sincerely hoped that in spite of the War Old Peterites will support the fund as far as they can, since the needs of the School are in no way abated by the present state of world affairs.

OLD PETERITE NEWS. I. L. Lupton, Worcester College, Oxford, was placed in Class III of the Final Honour School of Modern History.

R. S. Bickle, Queen's, Cambridge, was placed in Class II of the Natural Sciences Tripos, Part II. J. C. Houghton, Cambridge, was placed in Class III of the History Preliminary Exam.

G. P. Robinson passed his Final Medical Examination at Leeds University.

K. F. Simpson passed his Final Solicitor's Examination at Leeds University.

G. H. Briggs (Leeds) passed his First M.B., Parts 1, 2 and 3.

D. Lyth represented Yorkshire in the 440 hurdles in the Inter-County Athletic Championship at the White City on May 29th.

N. W. D. Yardley made 85 for Yorkshire v. Glamorgan, 140 not out v. Cambridge University, and centuries v.

Warwickshire and Sussex.

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J. A. Hanson has captained East Lancashire at Cricket.

N. A. Newman scored 58 for Northumberland v.

Yorkshire Colts.

P. Cole played in the Yorkshire Colts' trial match.

K. Lockwood took seven wickets for 49 against J. Hulme's side in a match played at York.

V. L. F. Davin represented R.M.C., Sandhurst, at Squash.

J. English, of Sleights, was chosen to fish for England in a competition between England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Lieut. J. Noel Blenkin has been appointed Captain, and will command the York National Defence Company.

Major J. M. Ferguson, Indian Army, home on leave from the N.W. Frontier, visited the School recently.

Lieut.-Col. H. C. Scott, T.D., formerly commanding the 5th Batt. West Yorks. Regt. (Territorials) and subsequently placed on the Reserve of Officers, has been appointed Lieut.Col. with effect from July 5th, and is commanding a group of four National Defence Companies.

The Rev. N. Storrs-Fox, M.A., Vicar of Goathland, whose four sons are also O.P.s, has been appointed by the Archbishop of York to the vacant canonry of Givendale in York Minster.

The Rev. W. H. G. Milnes, a former master at St. Peter's School, and more recently Chaplain of Uppingham School, has been appointed Principal of Elizabeth College, Guernsey.

Since the outbreak of War K. G. Chilman has been stationed at Hull, where he is sharing the duty of Anti-Aircraft Defence Commander.

ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of G. Yeoman, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Yeoman, of Sheffield, to Kathleen, daughter of Mrs. F. W. Morgan and the late Mr. F. W. Morgan, of Shrewsbury.

The engagement is announced of Dr. John Lawrence Wightman, only son of the late Dr. J. P. Wightman and Mrs. Wightman, of York, to Ivy, elder daughter of Lieut. A. E. Scates and the late Mrs. G. M. Scates, of London.

MARRIAGE. WELLINGTON—GREEN. On July 20th, at St. Margaret's Church, Ilkley, Christopher, elder son of the Rev. and Mrs. C. Wellington, to Pauline Sinclair Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Green, of Ben Rhydding.

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BIRTHS.

SUTCLIFFE. On May 29th, to Agnes, wife of N. H. Sutcliffe, a son.

WARIN. On May 14th, to Kathleen, wife of J. Warin, M.D., a daughter.

DIXON. On April 18th, to Edith Vera (née Evans), wife of Wm. Fortune Dixon, at Shabani, South Rhodesia, a son.

OBITUARY.

DODSWORTH.—On July 12th, Ernest Ralph Dodsworth, aged 81, of St. Peter's Grove, York. Mr. Dodsworth was one of the oldest practising solicitors in the country and was twice President of the Yorkshire Law Society.

He was Sheriff of York, and was largely responsible for the introduction of electric lighting into York. He also served the county as Deputy Under-Sheriff and was a member of York Diocesan Conference.

REED. On June 15th, James Vincent Reed was killed while night-flying at Netheravon, Wilts. He joined the R.N. as Midshipman Air Arm in November, 1938, and after very successfully completing an intensive navigation course, was posted to Greenwich and later to Netheravon. He was to have rejoined an Air Carrier Ship in December. The School extends its sympathies to the Rev. A. J. Reed, Rector of Rise, Holderness, whose older son, also an O.P., lost his life while flying in Egypt about a year ago.

NOTICES. OLD PETERITE RUGGER MATCH.

The Old Peterite Rugger match is to be played this year before the end of the term on Wednesday, December 13th. Any Old Boys who wish to play should apply to K. G. Chilman, Esq., an.-1. :lhould not wait to be invited.

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The Editors wish to thank O.P.s who have sent news for the O.P. column of " The Peterite," and, in particular, L. W. Huffam, Esq., for his interesting account of St. Peter's School, Adelaide, and of the opportunities for Public Schoolboys in Australia. Similar articles from O.P.s would be warmly welcomed by the Editors.

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SCHOOL OFFICERS. SUMMER TERM, 1939.

Monitors : J. T. BROCKBANK (Head of School, Head of Temple House).

J. M. RUCKLIDGE (Head of School House).

M. S. DOUGLAS (Head of Clifton Rise).

G. E. SHEPHERD. R. C. LYNCH. T. F. CAMERON. J. H. BUTLER. Captain of Cricket—R. C. LYNCH. Captain of Boats—G. E. SHEPHERD. Hon. Secretary of Shooting—G. E. SHEPHERD. Hon. Secretary of Tennis—W. B. SMYTHE. C.S.M. in O.T.C.—J. M. RUCKLIDGE. Editors of " The Peterite ": T. F. CAMERON. P. A. ANDREW. L. W. BENNETT. C. M. ROBSON. G. W. VERO. G. C. BROWN.

VALETE AND SALVETE. VALETE. SCHOOL HOUSE. J. M. Rucklidge. 1933-39. Upper VIth Modern. School Monitor. Head of School House. Played for 2nd XV, 1938-9. Played for 1st XV, 1938-39. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1939. Played for 2nd XI, 1937-8-9. 2nd XI Colours, 1937. Played for 1st XI, 1937-9. Played for Squash Team, 1936-7-8-9. Squash Colours, 1937.

Certificate " A." C.S.M. in O.T.C. G. E. Shepherd. 1933-39. Upper YIth Modern. School Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1938-9. Coxed 2nd IV, 1934. 2nd IV Coxing. Colours, 1934. Coxed 1st IV, 1934-5-6. 1st IV Coxing Colours, 1934. Rowed for 1st IV, 1937-8-9. 1st IV Colours, 1937. Captain of Boats, 1937-8-9. Shot for School VIII, 1937-8-9. Captain of Shooting, 1938-9. School Librarian. Certificate " A." C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. K. Greenwood. 1935-39. Upper VIth Modern. House Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1938. Certificate " A." L/Cpl. in O.T.C. 9

C. N. S. Killick. 1935-39. Va. Played for 2nd XV, 1938-9.

Cadet in O.T.C. W. B. A. Smyth 1935-39. Upper VIth Modern. Played for Tennis Team, 1939. Secretary of Tenhis, 1939. Cadet in O.T.C. M. W. Sproulle. 1937-39. Coxed 2nd IV, 1939. Cadet in O.T.C. CLIFTON RISE. G. P. G. Stephenson. 1935-39. Upper VIth Modern. House Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1936-7. 2nd XV Colours, 1936. Played for 1st XV, 1936-7-8-9. 1st XV Colours, 1937. Played for Yorkshire Public Schools XV, 1938-9.

Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1937-8-9. 1st XI Hockey Colours, 1937. Vice-Captain of Hockey, 1939. Played for 2nd XI, 1937-9. Played for 1st XI, 1937. Cadet in O.T.C. I. D. C. Morison. 1935-39. Lower VIth Modern. Played for 2nd XV, 1937-8-9. 2nd XV Colours, 1937. Played for 1st XV, 1938-9. Played for 2nd XI, 1937-8. 2nd XI Colours, 1937. Played for 1st XI, 1937-8-9. 1st XI Colours, 1939. 1st XI Cap, 1939. Member of " The Curtain." Cadet in O.T.C. TEMPLE HOUSE. J. T. Brockbank. 1934-39. Upper VIth Modern. School Monitor. Head of Temple House. Head of School.

Played for 2nd XV, 1936-7-8. 2nd XV Colours, 1937.

Played for 1st XV, 1936-7-8-9. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1937-8-9. Hockey Colours, 1939. Played for Yorkshire Public Schools Hockey XI, 1938. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1937. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1938-9. 2nd IV Colours, 1937. Rowed for 1st IV, 1939. Rowed for 1st Captain of Captain of Boxing, 1938.

VIII, 1939.

Athletics, 1939. Played for Tennis Team, 1939. Played Squash Colours, 1939. for Squash Team, 1937-8-9.

School Librarian. Member of Debating Society Committee. Certificate " A." Sergeant in O.T.C. L. W. Bennett. 1936-39. Lower VIth Modern. House Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1937-8. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1939. Hockey Colours, 1939. Played for 2nd XI, 1936. 2nd XI Colours, 1937. Played for 1st XI, 1937-8-9. 1st XI Colours, 1938-9. 1st XI Cap, 1939.

Played for North Public Schoolboys, 1938. Editor of " The Peterite." Cadet in O.T.C. 10

P. A. Andrew. 1934-39. Upper VIth Modern. House Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1937-8-9. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1939. Hockey Colours, 1939. Played for 2nd XI, 1939. Editor of ' The Peterite." Certificate " A." L/Cpl. in O.T.C. E. N. Dickinson. 1938-39. Lower VIth Modern. Played for 2nd XV, 1938. Played for 1st XV, 1938-9. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1939. Played for 2nd XI, 1939.

Certificate " A." Corporal in O.T.C. K. Johnston. 1935-39. Lower VIth Modern. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1939. Coxed 2nd IV, 1939.

J. G. Holt. 1938-39. Lower VIth Modern. Played for 2nd XV, 1938-9. Played for 1st XV, 1938-9.

R. M. Chappell. 1938-39. Va. Played for 2nd XV, 1938-9.

Played for 1st XV, 1938-9.

J. E. England. 1935-39. Lower VIth Modern. Cadet in O.T.C. D. T. Rumfitt. 1935-39. Lower VIth Classical.

D. F. Wilson. 1936-39. Lower VIth Classical. Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE. SCHOOL HOUSE. D. B. H. French.

H. Braun.

L. W. Jefferson.

D. J. G. B. Burton.

P. V. Leigh.

D. D. S. Evans.

P. Penniston.

R. T. Masser.

C. J. Ruben.

J. J. Barder.

R. H. Walker.

R. D. S. Barber.

A. A. M. Tansley.

D. H. Denholm.

CLIFTON RISE. P. McD. Steele.

G. R. Morris.

D. Tayler.

J. P. Corry.

I. Tayler.

F. D. Godsmark.

J. E. Thompson.

F. L. Duffield.

J. A. Million.

TEMPLE HOUSE. F. B. S. Harnby.

J. G. T. Neville.

K. R. G. Harper.

0. Honig.

A. G. Reynolds.

J. K. Andrew.

J. D. Taylor Thompson.

J. D. Bulmer.

H. Walker.

G. D. Cottom.

W. H. Wellburn.

R. F. Dawson.

G. Wilson.

R. M. Garth.

G. C. Norris.

A. Gaze.

J. L. Shaw.

P. E. Hannon.

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EXAMINATION RESULTS. SCHOOL CERTIFICATE RESULTS. The following boys were successful in the July Examination of the Oxford and Cambridge Board :H. C Belchamber, V. M. Black, D. E. Brown, K. C. Brown, F. N. Buckler, G. M. Cave, C. A. F. Cookson, A. P. Coombe, J. A. Dedson, R. E. Dodd, G. W. Harding, F. H. Hillyard, D. G. Middleton, J. Osborne, R. M. S. Parker, N. Porter, R. R. L. Pryer, K. M. Ramsden, G. E. K. Reynolds, G. D. Smith, A. H. Terry, J. S. Turnell, J. R. Walters, R. W. Wright.

Complete forms were entered and just over 70% were successful.

The following were successful in the Higher School Certificate Examination :Andrew, P. A., Brockbank, J. T., Greenwood, K., Rucklidge, J. M., Smythe, W. B. A., Stephenson, G. P. G., and Dickinson, E N., qualified for University Entrance.

The results of the School Scholarship Examination in June were as follows :ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. Foundation Scholarships.—F. D. Godsmark (Mr. J. M. Barnes, Earnseat Sch., Arnside, Westmorland) ; J. A. Million (Mr. P. H. Sykes, Glenhow Prep. Sch., Saltburn-by-the-Sea) ; C. J. Ruben (the Rev. J. E. Dobbie, Rock Lodge Sch., Roker, Sunderland) ; P. F. Tee (the Rev. W. H. Oldaker, Cathedral Choir Sch., Oxford).

Exhibitions.—P. V. Leigh (Mr. W. H. Colton, Clifton House Prep. Sch., Harrogate) ; P. F. Cheesewright, (St. Peter's Sch.).

Headmaster's Exhibition.—D. L. Pryer (St. Peter's Sch.).

Day Scholarships.—G. D. Smith, J. K. Andrew, J. D. Taylor Thompson (St. Peter's Jun. Sch.).

Day Exhibition.—J. D. Bulmer (St. Peter's Jun. Sch.).

LIBRARY.

Librarian: Rev. F. H. BARNBY. Assistant Librarians: J. T. BROCKBANK, G. E. SHEPHERD, M. S. DOUGLAS, J. M. RUCKLIDGE, G. LONG, J. B. SHILLITOE. During Mr. Barnby's long residence at the School the classical, historical and English literature sections of the 12

Library have become very extensively developed, and to him is due the credit for the undoubted quality of the Library.

Last term stocktaking and recataloguing took place under the supervision of Mr. Wrenn, and a new system of withdrawing books has been devised. Thanks are due to J. B. Shillitoe, E. N. Dickenson, P. A. Andrew, G. W. Vero, E. J. Hillyard, H. L. Taylor, G. E. Shepherd and K. Johnston for so ably recataloguing the Library.

A large supply of modern fiction has been ordered, and as the Librarians wish to form a new section of the Library exclusively for interests and hobbies, they would welcome suitable suggestions from the boys.

Borrowers are also advised to make themselves familiar with the new system of classification and shelving, which is based on the Dewey decimal system. This is the system used by most public and large libraries throughout the country, and once the borrower becomes accustomed to it he can find his way about in any other library.

Recent additions to the Library are as follows :— Additions to the " Fur, Feather and Fin Series " Homer, W. M. D. Rouse.

Our Nation's Heritage, edited by J. B. Priestley.

An Interpreter of England, Earl Baldwin of Bewdley.

Presented by the Rev. F. H. Barnby.

CHAPEL. SUMMER TERM, 1939.

May 14. 5th Sunday after Easter. „ 21. Sunday after Ascension. The Very Rev. the Archdeacon of York. „ 28. Whitsunday. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

June 4. Trinity Sunday. Rev. R. Luce, M.A., Headmaster of Durham. „ 11. 1st Sunday after Trinity. „ 18. 2nd Sunday after Trinity. Rev. M. H. Harland.

M.A. (O.P.), Vicar of St. Mary's, Windermere. „ 25. 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Rev. Canon A. R. Lee. Rural Dean of York.

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July 2. 4th Sunday after Trinity.

9. 5th Sunday after Trinity. Rev. Cyril Jackson.

Vicar Choral of York Minster. „ 16. 6th Sunday after Trinity. Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 23. 7th Sunday after Trinity. „ 30. 8th Sunday after Trinity. School Commemoration.

11-30 a.m., Right Rev. the Bishop of Hull.

Collection in aid of Exhibition Fund for sons of the Clergy.

HOUSE NOTES. SCHOOL HOUSE.

This term has seen a new craze in the House, several doughty pioneers successfully flying hot-air balloons, which disappeared into the distance and were last seen turning over and over and vomiting forth clouds of black smoke.

The House obtained a bye into the House Cricket final, but were fairly easily beaten by Clifton Rise. In the 2nd XI House matches we beat both the Rise and Temple comfortably.

Congratulations to H. A. Milburn on being awarded his 1st XI cap for 1939, P. R. G. Graham his 1st XI colours, and J. I. Sleight his 2nd XI colours. Also to W. B. A. Smyth on being appointed Hon. Secretary of Tennis.

Thanks to the efforts of L/Cpl. Parker and his section, we now hold the " Fernie " Cup for the Inter-House Section competition. Moreover, R. Earle has won us the Hobbies Cup for the second time in succession, with two fine models of a steam-roller and a touring car.

Owing to the strenuous efforts of the juniors, the railway-room is now in a very presentable condition.

CLIFTON RISE.

First, on behalf of all Risites, we should like to take this opportunity of wishing our matron, Miss Johnson, every success in Edinburgh, where she is taking up a new post.

We congratulate School House on winning the Tennis Cup and the 2nd XI Cricket, but to get down to business, let us recall some of our successes in the sporting world last term. In the Inter-House Cricket we won both matches very easily, beating Temple by eight wickets in the semifinal and School House by six wickets in the final. For the sixth year in succession we retained the Kazerooni Cup for Swimming by a margin of 411 points, and last, but certainly not least, we shared the Oxford Cup with Temple House.

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Outstanding performances by Risites last term : I. D. C. Morison's average of 96 runs in the Inter-House Cricket matches, and also his fine bowling spell of four wickets for the loss of no runs ; D. Cole with a possible score of 80 in the Inter-House Shooting competition ; and D. C. Thompson with a plunge of 45 ft. 2 ins. to beat the best Senior effort by 4 feet.

We congratulate the following : J. H. Butler (ViceCaptain) and I. D. C. Morison on being awarded their School Cricket caps ; T. F. Cameron, F. F. Steele and G. C. Brown on their School Cricket colours ; C. M. Robson and M. L. Taylor on their 1st IV Rowing colours ; and K. A. Warren on receiving his first year coxing colours.

TEMPLE HOUSE.

Our chief success this term is that of partially retaining the Oxford Cup and all the Shooting trophies. After a very evenly contested fight with Clifton Rise for the former, we just managed to draw level by winning the team Shooting after the Rise had easily taken the 1st XI Cricket.

With regard to Cricket, we met with but little success, for with only three members in the 1st XI our chances in the House matches were considerably decreased. However, we congratulate L. W. Bennett on being awarded his cap and K. C. Brown on his colours, and also R. C. Lynch on being chosen to represent the English Public Schoolboys against the Canadian Schoolboys at Lords. In the Rowing world we have been well represented : R. W. Wright is to be congratulated on his 1st IV colours, while regular members of the 2nd IV included J. T. Brockbank and K. Johnston (cox) E. P. Bulmer has also rowed.

We retained both the Shooting trophies, winning the team event easily, and R. W. Wright was again the best individual shot, only dropping one point in the whole course.

This term we say good-bye to J. T. Brockbank, who is leaving us to continue his studies at St. John's College, Cambridge. He has been at the School for eleven years, and head of the House for over two and a half, during which time we are pleased to say that Temple House has most certainly drawn level with, if not above, the other Houses in the School in regard to sport, and so, on behalf of the whole House, we wish him every success in the future.

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NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate J. H. Butler on being appointed a School Monitor at the beginning of last term.

On Thursday, June 15th, Captain Daintree came over to the School and gave a life saving lecture and demonstration. J. T. Brockbank kindly offered his services as the corpse.

The following were successful in the Certificate "A" Exam held during the Easter term :—M. S. Douglas, G. C. Brown, P. R. G. Graham, E. N. Dickenson, J. A. Cato!

The Hon. Secretary of the Five Million Club wishes to thank all those who gave so generously to this good cause, and hopes that there will be an even greater membership next term.

A replica of the name plate of the locomotive " St. Peter's School, York, A.D. 627 " has been hung up in a prominent position in the School buildings. Underneath is the following inscription :—This replica of the name plate of locomotive 4818 " St. Peter's School, York, A.D. 627," was presented to the Headmaster, Mr. J. Dronfield, by the L.N.E.R. on the occasion of the naming of the locomotive on April 3rd, 1939, by the Captain of the School, J. T. Brockbank.

We congratulate R. W. Wright on being awarded a badge for the highest aggregate for the School in the Lancashire Public Schools' League.

Congratulations to R. C. Lynch, who played for the English Public Schoolboys against the Canadian Public Schoolboys at Lords on Saturday, July 19th. He was very successful, taking three wickets and scoring 18 not out.

Several refugees from Prague who are staying in York were invited to use the School Tennis. Courts during the term.

In May the Headmaster of Doncaster Grammar School invited the School to open Doncaster's new Squash Courts and to demonstrate the game to the School.

Accordingly, a party consisting of Messrs. Bendall and Wrenn, and J. M. Rucklidge, J. T. Brockbank, T. F. Cameron and J. H. Butler gave demonstration games at Doncaster and instructed a dozen of their most promising players.

At the invitation of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, New York, N.Y., copies of " The Peterite " are now sent for display at the Annual Convention of the Association.

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At a meeting in London in June, the proposal to lower the playline in Squash Courts from 19 in. to 17 in. and to use a faster bowl was postponed for final decision until December. Hertfordshire, Sussex, Northamptonshire and London favoured the change, while Warwickshire, Surrey, Kent and Yorkshire opposed it. The present School Squash earn was unanimously opposed to lowering the line, and the School's two votes were therefore used against it.

THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. President : THE HEADMASTER. Vice-Presidents : A. W. PING, Esq., W. N. CORKHILL, Esq., E. S. JEFFS, Esq., D. K. CREWS, Esq., K. G. CHILMAN, Esq. Hon. Treasurer : A. W. PING, Esq. House Representatives : Temple : P. A. ANDREW. Clifton Rise: T. F. CAMERON. School : G. W. VERO. St. Olave's : K. G. CHILMAN, Esq. The sole function of the Society this term was the annual expedition, which took place on St. Peter's Day, Thursday, 29th June. It was decided to re-visit Hawnby, which had proved so popular three years previously.

At about 11-45 a.m., a party of some forty boys, armed with cameras, tin boxes and mysterious brown paper parcels were seen to emerge from School and embark in two luxury coaches. A halt was made shortly after Helmsley for a picnic lunch, and Hawnby was reached by 1-30 p.m.

The party then dispersed in various directions in groups f two's and three's in quest of some rare botanical or oological specimen, for with such a formidable prize list, overing a wide range of scientific interest, there was scope or those only slightly scientifically inclined.

At 5 p.m. everyone returned to the hotel for an excellent Yorkshire ham tea, at which we were very pleased to have with us Mr. and Mrs. Dronfield.

The return journey was not uneventful, for the second oach had a slight collision in attempting to overtake a steam roller on a steep hill. Suffice it to say that the latter suffered no ill effects, and the former was just badly

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scratched. We eventually arrived back at School, just too late for first " prep," after a very enjoyable day.

The prize presented by Mr. Jeffs for the most original photograph went to J. B. Shillitoe. The other prizes won were as follows :For the best collection of wild flowers, presented

by Mr. Ping—F. H. Hillyard.

For the rarest zoological specimen, given and judged by Mr. Crews—G. Wilson, who found a rare parasitic worm.

ST. PETER'S, ADELAIDE. S/S. Orama.

21st April, 1939.

To The Editors, " The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, St. Peter's School (or College), Adelaide, South Australia.

It may be of interest to your readers to hear something of the above, which I, as an Old Peterite, visited on 13th April at the invitation of one of the masters who had been visiting our Public Schools in England. It was Flower Day in Adelaide, when the streets were decorated with flowers in tubs, and many designs of fans, butterflies, school crests, etc., by the children and their friends and parents.

The School was founded in 1846, and follows very much on the lines of St. Peter's, York. The Chairman is the Bishop of Adelaide, and it is managed by a Council of fourteen on Church of England lines. The Headmaster is the Rev. A. Pentreath, M.A., Magdalene College, Cambridge, and he is assisted by a staff of twenty-five, of whom five are Oxford or Cambridge men. There are 700 boys and a preparatory school of sixty boarders and 190 day boys. The School Chapel is very like St. Peter's, York, and about the same size. I saw the classrooms, memorial hall (a large building built in honour of 1,100 boys who served in the War; 200 were killed), the playing fields (69 acres with sixteen turf wickets and practice nets) , swimming bath, gymnasium, cadet corps, rowing (eight-oar boats). There is daily physical training, and special interest taken in art, music, and woodwork and model engineering. At the School Sports there are forty-four events, and they commence with a 18

March Round, followed by the National Anthem. Why not copy? Everyone was most kind, and much appreciated a visit from an O.P., York. Two of the Prefects showed me round.

This is my fourth visit to my son, W. H. Huffam, O.P., in Australia, and I cannot speak too highly of it and its great patriotism.

As regards the prospects and future in Australia for English Public Schoolboys, I should say there is a good opening for country doctors, clergy and schoolmasters. Life on the land for the first two or three years is hard, but there is plenty of sport, games, etc., and a lovely sunny climate.

An O.T.C. training would help any boy going out to Australia, as she is very keen on her defence problems, but lacks instructors. Any boy thinking of going on the land should first go and work on an English farm for one year, and then take the Agricultural Course at Leeds or other University. He should then go and work on the land in Australia (and there are many nice families and sheep, wheat and fruit stations to go to), and then take the Agricultural Course at Australian Universities, which are not expensive, and should then be in a position to get some good appointment.

My son, W.H.H., did all this, and is now Manager of an estate of 7,000 acres.

Yours truly, L. W. HUFFAM, O.P. Cloughton, Scarborough.

MODEL AVIATION. There has been a great deal of controversy lately as to the heading under which to place the produ .ction of model aeroplanes. One says at once, " Why, a hobby, of course " ; but that raises a subject for much debate. Undoubtedly, it is a hobby, but as such it serves only one of its uses.

For one thing, model aeronautics is an extremely important science. For were not the first mechanical aerodynes models ? And the prototype of all modern aviation —the bird—can be classed, without dispute, as a model of the magnificent air liners which daily traverse our skies. As long ago as 1500, Leonardo da Vinci,' the famous inventor, said: " The human bird shall take his first flight, filling the world with amazement, all writings with his fame, and 19

bringing eternal glory to the nest whence he sprang." He actually produced several working plans of aeroplanes, but nobody was interested ; and it was not until about 1853 that a glider was produced by George Caley, which made flights of up to forty yards. By carefully studying the flight of the bird, John Stringfellow, in 1848, first produced a steam model which flew quite consistently. From the ideas generated from these and other contemporary models, sprang the first passenger carrying machine, as a result of which we have our fine aeroplanes to-day.

Viewed from the modeller's point of view, it is found to be a highly enjoyable and pleasing pastime. One rather significant fact is that an outsider, seeing an enthusiast at work, marvels at the latter's patience. Naturally, a certain amount of patience is required for such a task, but, strangely enough, from the moment when one sits down and lays out the plans to commence building, one seems to forget completely the passage of time. Everything around vanishes, and one becomes oblivious to all except the pile of Balsa wood that will soon, perhaps, be a fine duration model. " There is a pleasure in painting, which none but painters know," as Hazlitt so aptly quotes ; and the same may be applied to aero modelling.

There are really three branches to the hobby. One is scale model making, another is the production and flying of " duration " models, and the third comes under the heading of " Petrol Models."

Scale models are those which, as nearly as possible, resemble ordinary planes in every detail, except for the fact that they are very much smaller. Two classes of scale models are produced—flying and non-flying. The quality of non-flying models depends entirely upon the persistency and ability of the maker, and there is no limit to the amount of time one can spend in putting finishing touches to a 'plane.

But it is in flying scale models that the real skill of the modeller makes itself shown. To make an ordinary duration 'plane fly well is not easy ; but to make a scale model do so is a task which requires both skill and patience.

Duration modelling takes rather a different form. The main idea in this is not so much to produce a 'plane which resembles any of its " Big Brothers," as to make one which, when up in the air, will, making use of up currents of air due to " thermals," stay up over a long period. This is really the main branch of the hobby, and, perhaps, the most interesting. And here, too, we come to the part which really places the making of models above a hobby. Here it does 20

become a science—a science in which many thousands take an active part. Several times a year competitions on a large scale are held, culminating in the annual international Wakefield Trophy, and many records are set up. It is no uncommon thing for a model to disappear completely from sight, and to be found next day several miles away!

Another interesting branch of model aviation, petrol models, is now becoming increasingly popular. Powered by tiny petrol engines, these 'planes put up some astounding records. They can be radio controlled, too, and in America they are used for anti-aircraft practice.

A fact which few people realise is that far from being a hobby, model aviation has now grown into an immense industry. Already millions of pounds have been invested in the firms which produce the half-crown kits which are to be seen in the window of almost any sports shop.

J. H. MOTUM and H. D. REVILL, Lower VIth.

THE NORTHERN COMMAND TATTOO, 1939.

This year the Tattoo was held at Roundhay Park, Leeds.

The Tattoo commenced with a mounted trumpeter sounding the " Assembly," and a maroon being fired. The massed bands then made their entry and played a number of quick and slow marches. They then formed mass and marched out playing.

The bands were followed by the motor cyclists of the Royal Corps of Signals dressed in white overalls and red crash helmets. Owing to the recent showers they were unable to accomplish their more daring feats as the ground was in a very slippery and treacherous state.

Next came the regimental display by the 2nd Bn. the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. First of all the battalion as it is to-day entered the arena and, headed by its pipers, marched round several times. Then the historic colours of the regiment entered the arena, with escorts in the dress of the following period : 1689, 1715/16, 1751/57, 1801, 1812/15, 1835, 1846/7, 1897. After trooping the colours down the lines of the battalion, the whole formed up and marched past.

After the exit of the Inniskillings, "K" Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery galloped into the arena and gave a 21

demonstration of going into action. Their musical drive was cancelled, as the slippery condition of the ground made it dangerous for the horses.

The Massed Bands then made their second entry playing, and performed several intricate marches and counter-marches, which included a wheel in mass formation. The Bands then halted in the centre of the arena and a section of the players sang " The Song of the Jolly Roger," accompanied by the remainder of the Bands.

The sixth item was a display of physical training by recruits from the Infantry Depots of the Northern Command, accompanied with music by the Bands. The display included illuminated club swinging, the clubs used being hollow and lit with various coloured electric lights.

In the dark it looked very spectacular.

The next display, called " A Frontier Incident," is staged to take place somewhere on the North-West Frontier of India. It opens, showing a section of the Royal Horse Artillery supporting a detachment of British infantry against a large, well-armed force of tribesmen. The infantry, in danger of being surrounded, charge back through the enemy, followed by the Horse Artillery, who take up a fresh position in the rear. The enemy, however, renew the attack with vigour, and the small British force finds itself in a critical position. The relieving force now puts in its appearance. This force consists of tanks, infantry supported with Bren guns, and mechanised artillery.

The tribesmen are driven back to their fortress, which the British force storms and captures, taking many prisoners.

After the field of battle had been cleared, and the dead buried, the massed Pipe Bands marched into the arena, looking very inspiring in their gaily-coloured tartans and cloaks. The Bands consisted of both Scottish and Irish pipers, who gave a dancing display of the Highland Reel and Irish Jig simultaneously. On re-forming, the Pipers broke into a slow march, and as they passed out of the arena the woods in the distance were illuminated with countless coloured flares.

The next item was an A.R.P. display by the 2nd Bn. the Wiltshire Regiment and the A.R.P. civilian personnel of Leeds. The arena is at first in darkness, when suddenly the searchlights are switched on, showing the arena transformed into a normal street scene of a town anywhere in England, the population carrying on with its normal everyday life. Air-raid warnings are heard close at hand, and 22

immediately, without panic or alarm, the police and air-raid wardens take charge. The street lights are extinguished and wardens and decontamination squads are seen hurrying to their posts. The St. John Ambulance Brigade construct a first-aid post and the A.A. guns and searchlights take up their positions. The enemy planes then appeared and dropped bombs : two were effective and a house burst into flames. They were soon driven off by the good shooting of the A.A. guns, one being brought down in flames. Meanwhile the Fire Brigade arrived, rescued the inhabitants of the burning house and put out the flames. The all clear signal was sounded and the population carried on as if nothing had happened.

Following the A.R.P. demonstration came a magnificent firework display. The set piece being the united red and white rose of England and the motto " Unity is Strength."

After the fireworks, detachments of the troops and recruits marched on in the darkness bearing red, white and green lanterns. After performing several evolutions, they formed a replica of the white rose of York, the red rose of Lancaster, and afterwards combined into the united rose of England.

The last item, the Grand Finale, was a scene of unparalleled magnificence. All the troops and civilians who had taken part in the Tattoo, marching on in their separate units. " God Save the King " was played, and as one man the audience rose to cheer these people responsible for such a fine show.

G. W. VERO, VI.

S.S. HOLMPARK. The " Holmpark " arrived at Barry during the holidays, and this gave a chance for one or two of us to visit the ship and meet some of our friends for the first time. An account of a visit to the ship appears below.

The present voyage began on May 6th—almost exactly coinciding with the beginning of term—with a cargo of coal for Port Said. Gibraltar was passed on the 10th, and after over a week's encounter with an easterly gale, the ship reached Port Said. Unloading took ten days and then the " Holmpark " proceeded light to Safaja, a port belonging to the Egyptian Phosphate Company. Here phosphates were loaded for Japan, and on June 6th this part of the voyage 23

began. The next news we had was that she passed Perim on the 9th, bunkered at Sabang on the 23rd, and started discharging at Misumi on the 6th of July.

SAFAJA. Safaja is on the edge of the south Egyptian desert, at the opposite end of the Gulf of Suez from the Canal. There is no harbour, and except for the mine employees nobody lives there. The mine is about 22 miles inland and employs about 500 persons, while at Safaja is the drying plant and loading elevator. Here, too, is the manager's house, as well as the post office and customs office. The postmaster is an Egyptian—Mr. Mohamed Eff Mohamed Hassan. This gentleman is responsible for many miles of telegraph line, and he keeps a semi-racing camel for the use of his linesman.

The word " Semi " is Mr. Hassan's own, and serves to distinguish between the ordinary transport camel and the fast riding camel. The transport camel travels tirelessly about seven miles per hour with a heavy load, while the racing camel can gallop at thirty miles per hour. Perhaps you have read about the journey that was made by Colonel T. E. Lawrence during the last war. The racing camel used on that occasion travelled 320 miles in two days without food or water. The second officer and myself had a ride on the postmaster's camel and enjoyed it. Although the camel is said to be an uncomfortable animal to ride, I think anyone who can ride a horse will soon manage to ride a camel without discomfort. We learned a great deal about the desert men and their camels from Mr. Hassan. He told us that these men can tell at a glance the track of their own camels, even if mixed up with the tracks of a hundred others.

There are no two beasts with the same track, and in this respect they resemble the finger-prints of their riders. The desert men will look at a track and say whether a camel is blind in one eye, and if so, which one is sightless. This particular camel made a fearful roaring sound while going through the complicated business of lying down, and again when unfolding its many unnecessary-looking joints to regain its feet.

Phosphates are the colour of sand and as fine grained as icing sugar. We were smothered in it, and " Holmpark " was completely hidden from sight during working hours by the clouds of dust. There is no water in the district, so that the mine owners have to make all water. I used the water tanks as a shady spot to sit by, as it was impossible to stay on board in comfort owing to the heat and dust. On two occasions I went out with the Arab fisherman in his boat.

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The sail in the cool breeze was very good and I had an awning rigged for my special benefit. I caught no fish, though. Lack of skill was responsible for that, as there were plenty of fish of all kinds in plain sight and there were plenty of bites. Looking over the ship's side in the evening we could see big fish swimming lazily about, and although about ten of us tried desperately to catch them, they are, as far as I know, still swimming. The heat encouraged many of our crew to look for beer, but the price (2/- a bottle) discouraged them again.

Although there is a good deal of sand on the coast, the south Egyptian desert consists of high hills of jagged rock and is considered a very dangerous country even by the desert people themselves. At Safaja the mineowners' houses and plant are built on rock covered with small stones.

Nothing grows, with the exception of two palms, which are carefully nursed and which have a waterpipe specially laid to feed them with water. The settlement is very scattered, but is roughly divided into three parts. In one section are the houses of the British officials, in the second are the houses of the Egyptian officials, such as the postmaster, customs officer and electricians, while the third is occupied by the Egyptian and Arab workers. The drying and loading plant is scattered at random along the beach.

After five days' loading, " Holmpark " emerged from the dust and made her way into the Red Sea.

PORT SAID. Wintery conditions kept us company all the way from Cardiff to within two days of Port Said. On arrival we found " Hamala " just finishing and we berthed nearby, starting at once to cover ourselves with coal-dust once more.

Large quantities of coal are being stored at Port Said, and when we left there were six ships hard at work discharging Welsh coal. (All British ships, I am glad to say.) Most of these ships were to load salt at Port Said for Japan, while the rest went on to Aden to load salt for the same destination. Owing to the world-wide fear of war, Egypt has been heavily hit by the lack of tourists, and many once flourishing curio shops have had to close. For that reason the number of dealers visiting the ships in the port has greatly increased. Prices have dropped and are now about a fifth of the original price, although it is just as easy to be robbed as ever. Not long ago it was impossible to walk in 25

the streets without being followed by all kinds of natives with useless things to sell. Street urchins also swelled the crowd and were so persistent that they could almost be charged—in England—with demanding money with menaces. The government have decided to put a stop to this, and we found that the police made short work of anyone who did not go away when told to do so. A good deal of begging goes on in the less important streets, and our second officer saw the police suddenly appear and round up about twenty boys who were waiting a chance to beg from the passengers of a German liner. On inquiry, it was learned that these boys are sent to gaol for a short time and then on to an industrial school where they are taught a trade. This will prove an excellent chance in life for them although they will probably not agree on that point.

A good deal of German merchandise is on sale in the shops, and it is practically impossible to buy British photographic material. The Kodak film sold is made in Germany.

Prices are very low, and a Zeiss camera with a " F3-5 " lens sells at £13. I believe the same camera costs £22 10s. Od. in Britain.

Port Said has little to offer the sightseer, although the avenue on the beach front is very attractive, and the small botanical garden in the centre of the town is well worth visiting. During the day the streets are deserted except for mailboat passengers who may hurry ashore for an hour or two while their ship is loading mail, etc. At night there is a busy scene. The residents meet at the tables of their favourite hotel and spend an hour or two chatting and drinking iced coffee, and this is the time to see the gilly-gilly boys at work. These people are magicians, and perform the most astonishing feats of magic as they stand by your chair. Many of the tricks they do earn rounds of applause when performed on the stage in England, but these boys have to depend on their skill to deceive. One trick in particular I have tried to detect and without success. The boy asks for a large silver coin. He then places it in your palm and tells you to close your hand. You do so and are then told to open it again. On opening your hand you find that the silver coin has gone and instead there are four copper coins. These magicians are the one class of orientals who openly confess that they are out to deceive you, and they give good as well as clever entertainment, so one does not mind the lass of a few coppers. It is really value for money. " Holmpark " left Port Said in company with two Italian liners and a Blue Funnel (British) ship, but a quick passage 26

through the canal was prevented by a strong beam wind, and we were about fifteen hours on the way to Suez.

—Extract from letter from F. Martin, Esq., Wireless Operator, S.S. Holmpark.

Indian Ocean.

June, 1939.

A VISIT TO S.S. HOLMPARK. Last holidays the Wireless Officer of S.S. Holmpark, Frank Martin, very kindly invited me to pay a visit to the ship at Barry Docks, Cardiff.

An arrival at Barry we proceeded straight to the quayside, where I had my first view of the ship with which our School is so closely connected. At the time it was in a very grimy state, owing to the coal dust that had been flying through the air, but it was easy to see that the ship had once been kept wonderfully clean.

On going on board I met two young Scottish apprentices who were busy helping to load food supplies and clean the brasswork. They looked a very healthy pair, and if anybody wants to become " tough," the place to go is to sea. My friend then directed me to his own special " den," the wireless room. At first I found it very difficult to make out what it was, as it was full of various baggage and other items which it is necessary to take to sea. He then explained, as well as he could in a short space of time, the various apparatus contained in his small cabin. It was very interesting to note that when at sea his chair has to be secured to the floor to stop it slipping about when he is in it. This is a new regulation. Among the countless pieces of apparatus was a special automatic alarm, which, when an S.O.S. is sent out and the wireless is not being used, rings a bell on the bridge and in the wireless cabin.

I then was taken up to the bridge by my friend and he explained the apparatus up there or that should be up there.

The compass, I regret to say, was not in its bowl, as it was being adjusted at the time. The chart room was the next place of interest, where I saw a modern sounding apparatus. An electrical impulse is sent to the bottom and this is deflected back to the ship and the depth is reigstered on a scale reading in fathoms. The chart room is a very business-like place, and gives one the impression of an office in an ordinary building.

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I next went below to the refrigerator room, or should I say the refrigeration cupboard, for it had every appearance of being a large cupboard which contained carcases of meat and other perishable foodstuffs. 1 should imagine that this is about the most important part of the ship! The ward room or dining room was a beautiful room which contained a large mahogany table and several chairs made of the same kind of wood, and should be very welcome after a spell on the watch.

The engine room was not, of course, omitted in my tour of the ship. After descending several iron ladders we arrived in the bowels of the ship, and I saw the massive engines of the vessel. I am not an authority on this subject so I cannot say how much pressure the boilers develop, but as far as I can remember there were six fires, which consume coal fuel. The propeller shaft runs through the whole length of the holds, but is protected from the cargo by a tunnel, through which the engineers can walk to make any necessary repairs when the time arises.

By now I had seen everything of interest that there was to see, and we set off for a very much wanted tea.

G. D. JEFFERSON, VI Lower.

FAMOUS OLD PETERITES-II. SIR THOMAS HERBERT. Thomas Herbert was born at a house in the Pavement quarter of York in the year 1606 and attended the School under the headmastership of William Thomas. At the age of 15 he went up to Oxford University, but under the influence of Dr. Ambrose Ackroyd, who was his mother's brother.

In the year 1627 the Earl of Pembroke procured his appointment in the suite of Sir Dodmore Cotton, who had just been made Ambassador to Persia. The party set out in one of the East India Company's ships on Good Friday, 1627, and after several months they arrived on the shores of the Caspian Sea. After their interview, in which Thomas was very much impressed with the Shah's dishes of beaten gold, the party fell victims to dysentry and a servant gave Herbert a drink of strong wine, hoping to end his life and gain his possessions, but this saved his life and did not end it, as was hoped by the servant. After another lengthy voyage, he returned to England in 1629 and wrote a book 28

about his travels, which in 1634 was published under the title of " A relation of some years' travels into Africa and the great Asia, especially the territories of the Persian Monarchy, and some part of the Oriental Indies, and Isles adjacent." He did not remain at home for long, however, for in the years 1630-31 he was travelling in Europe.

In 1634 he returned to England and acquired some property at Little Tinterne, in Monmouthshire, where his ten children were probably born.

During the Civil War he sided with Parliament, but at the end he was in the suite of Commissioners which went to receive Charles from the hands of the Scots. From then onwards he became a fervent Royalist and his account of the last two years of " that unparalleled Prince of ever blessed memory, King Charles I.," is contained in his " Threnodia Carolina." He became Groom of the Bedchamber to Charles, who, although he noticed that Herbert was " Presbyterianly affected," liked him none the less.

In his memoirs, Herbert describes a very touching scene when Charles bade farewell to his children, the little Duke of Gloucester and the Princess Elizabeth. They were given some jewels which Herbert had fetched from the King's laundress the night before, and many were the tears that were shed.

The night before the execution, Herbert slept with Charles, who had about four hours' sleep. They arose at about five o'clock in the morning and the King remarked that, he had better wear an extra shirt as otherwise he might quake with cold and people would think he was frightened. " I fear not Death," he said. " Death is not terrible to me. I bless my God I am prepared."

When the command came for the King to proceed to Whitehall for the execution, Bishop Juxon and Herbert were with him in his room. Charles ordered Herbert to bring his silver watch with him, and the three passed into the garden where Charles inquired the hour of the day. He took the watch into his hand, looked at it, and then said to Herbert: " Keep this in memory of me." Herbert kept it to his dying day.

Herbert told Juxon that he would not go right on to the scaffold as he did not want to see violence done to so wonderful a man. Accordingly he said good-bye to Charles at the entrance to it.

For his fidelity to Charles I., Charles II. made Herbert a Baronet and he resided in York Street till 1665, the time 29

of the plague, when he came to York and lived in a large house, 9, Petergate, and here he died in 1682. He was buried near his ancestors in the Church of St. Crux. So ended the life of a most worthy and honourable Peterite.

G. D. JEFFERSON, VI Lower.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS CRICKET TOUR OF CANADA. After five long days on board the ship, we were all glad to arrive at Quebec. This city is almost French; it has a population of 142,000, of which 90 per cent. speak French.

They were said to be much more pro-French than English, until the visit of our King and Queen. In the afternoon we were taken to see Mountmerency Falls, some ten miles from Quebec, and it was well worth the visit. They are a few feet higher than Niagara Falls. Watching these beautiful falls dropping hundreds of feet and giving off a cascade of spray nearly 100 feet high, and listening to that dull eternal roar, I was struck with the mighty power of water.

The following day we set off for Montreal and arrived there about fours hours later. This city is the largest in Canada and also the gayest. It is in the province of Quebec, so there are no rules regarding the times of selling liquor; life on Sunday is the same as on weekdays, as far as night clubs and picture-houses are concerned. On Sunday we were all invited to the Royal Montreal Golf Club for lunch, and golf if we wished. The golf course is marvellous, with its greens as smooth as a billiards table.

Golf can only be played in Canada from April to November, because in the winter everything is covered by many feet of snow. We played three matches here and won two. The wickets are very different, as they consist of hard soil, covered with coco-nut matting. This makes the ball come off the pitch at tremendous speed, rendering it almost impossible to play back.

After five very enjoyable days in Montreal, we left for Ottawa, the capital of Canada and perhaps the most English place we visited. Immediately on arrival there, we were entertained to lunch by the local Rotary Club, and afterwards went up to Rideau Hall for a cricket practice.

Here we found a cricket ground in a very English setting; it is surrounded on all sides by old rich green trees, with the 30

squire's house in the distance. This cricket ground is in front of the Governor-General's house, and it is only owing to his extreme generosity that cricket is allowed to be played on his private property. Every day after the cricket we were taken in cars to nearby little lakes to enjoy a refreshing swim in clear, tepid water.

I noticed that everyone owned large, powerful cars, and asked how so many people could afford to do so. I was told that in Canada cars are taxed not by the horsepower, but by weight. A 35 h.p. car in Canada costs only about £2 a year in tax.

Some nights later we set off on a two-day journey to Winnipeg. We found night travel on the trains comparatively comfortable. It is just like sleeping in bed at home for these reasons : the swaying motion of the train makes you drowsy and the noise has the opposite effect to the same degree.

Winnipeg is a comparatively new town and fairly far in the wilds. As a result, the people who live there are apt to be rather rough looking. The people in this city are very proud of a power station a few miles away, which, they say, provides them with the cheapest electricity in the world.

We did not actually see Lake Winnipeg as it is about 40 miles north of the town.

One evening we were entertained to dinner by the Winnipeg Canoe Club. This club is very popular and has over 1,000 members. Apart from the facilities given here for canoeing, sailing and swimming, there are many tennis courts (with floodlights for playing at night) a golf course, and a large dance floor.

One night some of us went out to the local amusement park and went on the roller-coaster. Without exaggeration, at one point on its run it goes absolutely sheer down 50 feet.

We felt as if we were just dropping through space.

We are now in Toronto, a very large flourishing town.

On Sunday last we were invited for the afternoon to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. We were taken out for a few hours in lovely yachts and given tea on board. Afterwards some of us went for a swim in the swimming pool there.

We leave in the morning for New York, where we are spending three days, including one at the World's Fair.

R. C. LYNCH.

CRICKET RETROSPECT, 1939.

Played, 15. Won, 3. Lost, 9. Drawn, 3.

The fact that struck us most forcibly about the 1939 cricket season was our inability so often to drive home a

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winning position. This was noticeable throughout the term, starting with the very first match and being still in evidence in the last match against the Old Peterites. For example, the three drawn matches were all very much in our favour, but we were unable to remove just the last one or two batsmen, and in at least two of the matches lost we declared our innings closed. And yet against this we did very well on several occasions to extricate ourselves from ugly-looking situations, notably against Durham School when we had 6 wickets down for 49 and made 111, v. Giggleswick 181 after losing 4 wickets for 21, and Ampleforth, though this was one of the matches lost after we had declared, owing to a splendid not out century by Mahoney.

We certainly had a more solid side than we have had for some years, practically every member of it making most useful scores at one time or another, and it was most noticeable that our totals were much higher than they were last season, a most cheering state of affairs.

The whole side played very well together and were a credit to the captaincy of Lynch, who led them splendidly.

Nobody denies that he made some mistakes, least of all himself, but we all make mistakes, and it was the fact that he was the first to admit them and always tried to rectify them that made the 1939 cricket side a pleasure to coach.

We all hope that he will be back with us before next summer to captain the side again, but at the time of going to press it rather looks as if that will depend on " one man," as so many other things depend at the moment.

Our bowling was steady as a rule, but we had nobody who seemed capable of running through a side. On the other hand we had four bowlers who took 20 wickets or more, and who could generally be depended upon to bowl for long spells without tiring. Certainly the discovery of the season was Morison as a bowler. Until the seventh match he had never bowled before except in 2nd innings as a joke or possibly in league matches back in the dark ages, but he suddenly blossomed out as a medium-paced bowler with an occasional slower ball which often proved fatal to the batsman. He kept a splendid length and could bowl literally for hours, and with more experience he should prove to be a most useful bowler. Butler and Lynch both took a lot of wickets, but found it difficult to keep a length for long, and as a consequence proved expensive, and K. C. Brown kept a good length consistently, but was perhaps too " up and down " to take many wickets.

The fielding was up to standard, which is by no means a low one, but the catching was not always very certain, 32

particularly close-in, and we must look to this next year.

Lynch himself was splendid and Graham was very nearly as good, which is high praise.

And so we look back to the 1939 season with regret that it is over and the feeling that it was certainly great fun if not highly successful, and we fervently hope that we shall all enjoy next year's just as much.

CRICKET CHARACTERS, 1939. fR. C. Lynch (Captain). 1937-38-39. A fine all-round cricketer and captain. His batting at present lacks strength and his bowling is variable, but he will undoubtedly remedy his weaknesses, and will have gained much experience from his recent tour in Canada. fJ. H. Butler (Vice-captain). 1938-39. A most dangerous leg-break bowler who should be able to bowl for longer spells. His batting proved very useful in a crisis. He captained the side well on the occasion of Lynch's absence.

A. Milburn. 1938-39. His batting, though at times slow, was very solid and consistent, and he saved the side on several occasions. His fielding was excellent, but he was too inclined to fling the ball about unnecessarily. f L. W. Bennett. 1937-38-39. His batting has improved since last year, but his defence still has too many gaps.

A brilliant close-in field when awake. f I. D. C. Morison. 1937-38-39. As a bowler he was a great discovery and kept a better length than anyone. His batting has improved, but is still very shaky at the start. *T. F. Cameron. 1938-39. Again a great disappointment with the bat. He should have gone for the bowling with much more determination and thus covered up a weak defence. A good outfield, but rather slow in starting. *P. R. G. Graham. 1939. He did not come up to expectations as a bat, though he made one or two useful scores.

He seemed disinclined to believe that his left leg could ever get in front of the wicket. His fielding improved enormously and was at times brilliant. *F. F. Steele. 1939. His wicket-keeping improved out of all recognition. As a bat he was a distinct success when hitting the bowling, but was far too inclined to nibble.

*K. C. Brown. 1939. He kept a very good length, but was unlucky in the matter of wickets. His batting was rather agricultural, but quite effective at times, though his defence was very weak. *G. C. Brown. 1939. At times he bowled very well indeed, but he did not use variation of pace and flight enough, and usually bowled too fast. Should become a most effective bowler. *J. M. Rucklidge. 1939. Came into the side late in the season, but was a useful bat without much style. A very fine catch in the deep. f Cap and Colours. * Colours.

CRICKET. 1st XI. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. CLIFTON. Played at Home, Saturday, May 13th.

Result—St. Peter's 141 for 9 (dec.), Clifton 104 for 9.

R. C. Lynch, the new captain, and H. A. Milburn opened the School innings and each saw that his first over was a maiden. In Pulleyn's second over, however, Milburn played inside an outswinger on the leg stump and was blatantly l.b.w. This brought in L. W. Bennett and the score mounted slowly, which was only natural for so early in the season, but just when runs were coming more freely, Lynch was l.b.w. and Bennett was clean bowled by Kneebone. I. D. C. Morison quickly asserted himself with a leg glance for four and so did T. F. Cameron with a cut through the gully, but after 25 had been added, Morison was bowled by Carr. Ten minutes later P. R. G. Graham followed him, when the ball glanced off his pads onto the wicket. The score then was 78 for 5 and this was soon 85 for 6, after Cameron was out for 22. Butler came and went and Douglas hit merrily before being caught deep on the onside by Hull. By then it was tea-time at 108 for 9.

After tea, F. N. Buckler and J. I. Sleight added 33, until Lynch declared, leaving Clifton an hour and a half to score 142. Buckler batted quite soundly and did one fine square cut, while Sleight defended assiduously and was never above snicking a four. All this, together with a few four byes bowled in, helped the score along very well.

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The Clifton innings began disastrously; J. Pulleyn hit wildly at Lynch and gave Milburn a skier at cover-point, while the same bowler dismissed N. Pulleyn with a goodlength straight one. Apparently this encouraged him, for he immediately placed a short leg, where Sleight held a very good catch two balls later. The Clifton batsmen showed little inclination to score, but R. J. Hull suddenly leapt out at Sleight, sent a high catch back and was caught and bowled. This brought in P. N. Taylor, who took eleven off his first over from Lynch. Sleight then produced a beautiful ball which beat and bowled Kneebone, and that was 30 for 5. Butler came on instead of Lynch, and his first over yielded 13, mostly to Taylor. C. Fisher joined in the fun but didn't quite get the pitch of a leg-break and gave an easy catch to slip. K. C. Brown then came on at the pavilion end for Sleight, who had bowled nine overs for 16 runs and two wickets. Taylor drove Brown for four immediately, but tried to pull a full toss on the leg-stump, missed it and the ball just took a bail. Butler took two more wickets and then the last pair were in with twenty-five minutes to bat in order to save the game. This they did fairly easily, once they had got the measure of Butler, who beat the bat only once in his last four overs.

ST. PETER'S.

R. C. Lynch, 1.b.w., b Kneebone H. A. Milburn, 1.b.w., b Pulleyn L. W. Bennett, b Kneebone I. D. C. Morison, b Carr T. F. Cameron, b Carr P. G. R. Graham, b Carr F. N. Buckler, not out J. H. Buckler, 1.b.w., b Hodgson M. S. Douglas,. c Taylor, b Hull K. C. Brown, b Pulleyn J. I. Sleight, not out Extras (24 b, 61b, 2 nb)

Total (for 9 wickets dec.)

CLIFTON. J. Pulleyn, c Milburn b Lynch R. J. Hull, c Sleight, b Lynch R. D. Winn, c and b Sleight N. Pulleyn, b Lynch P. L. Kneebone, b Sleight P. N. Taylor, b Brown (K. C.) C. Fisher, c Graham, b Butler G. Horsley, st Cameron, b Butler E. King, b Butler C. Hodgson, not out A. E. Carr, not out Extras (9 b, 1 lb) Total (for 9 wickets)

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12 0 13 11 22 8 20 1 10 0 12 32 141 0 11 5 0 3 32 11 0 2 19 11 10 104

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Clifton.

0.

M. J. Pulleyn 11 5 R. J. Hull 5 1 R. L. Kneebone 5 0 P. N. Taylor 6 0 C. Hodgson 10 2 A. E. Carr 10 1 St. Peter's.

0.

M. J. I. Sleight 9 0 R. C. Lynch 5 0 J. H. Butler 8 0 K. C. Brown 4 0

R. 18 16 13 26 11 26

W. 1 1 2 0 1 3

R. 16 21 44 13

W. 2 3 3 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v THE STAFF.

Played at Home, Thursday, May 18th.

Result—The Staff 99, St. Peter's 93.

Mr. G. S. Stead and Mr. L. C. le Tocq began the Staff innings at half-past twelve, but in the second over Mr. le Tocq was unfortunately run out with the score at one. R. C. Lynch and J. I. Sleight got no life from the wicket, and in the remaining twenty-five minutes to lunch the total had been pushed along to 37.

Immediately afterwards Mr. Stead was bowled by Lynch with a ball that came in to the batsman. Mr. K. G. Chilman smote hither and thither, gathering 22 in ten minutes before he was caught by Graham off Lyndh. All this time Mr. I. C. Bendall had been collecting runs unobtrusively, but he took three consecutive fours off M. S. Douglas, who was then taken off in favour of K. C. Brown. Mr. R. F. Harding, who never really settled down, was beautifully caught at short leg, again off Lynch, and that was really the end, though it didn't seem so at the time, because 97 for 4 rapidly. became 99 all out. Lynch dismissed Mr. W. N. Corkhill, Mr. H. A. Wrenn, Mr. K. H. Rhodes and Mr. D. K. Crews in a spell of five wickets for two runs, while Brown had Mr. Bendall caught off a hard drive at extra cover, and got Mr. E. S. Jeffs l.b.w.. at no expense.

Lynch and Milburn began very confidently, but when Milburn had made eight out of 24 a ball from Mr. Harding grazed 'his pad and he was given out l.b.w. L. W. Bennett scored in ones and twos and Lynch was going well until he forgot himself and took a rustic swipe at a straight halfvolley, missed it and was bowled. About a quarter of an hour before tea, Bennett was run out and there followed a minor collapse, during which T. F. Cameron was easily caught, at second slip and F. N. Buckler was bowled. I. D. C. Morison played resolutely and hit some fine drives, but 36

Graham was brilliantly caught low down in the gully by Mr. Harding. That was 81 for 6 and bad enough, but the very next ball J. H. Butler was l.b.w. Douglas hit Mr. Harding into the next field and tried some less successful beats, but was soon caught at mid-wicket by Mr. Stead. Morison was out, caught by Mr. Wrenn off Mr. Harding, and after Sleight had played a maiden over, Mr. Wrenn dived forward and caught Brown about an inch off the ground to end the innings at 93, giving the Staff victory by six runs.

THE STAFF. Mr. L. C. le Tocq, run out Mr. G. S. Stead, b Lynch Mr. I. C. Bendall, c Sleight, b Brown Mr. K. G. Chilman, c Graham, b Lynch Mr. R. F. Harding, c Graham, b Lynch Mr. W. N. Corkhill, b Lynch Mr. H. A. Wrenn, 1.b.w., b Lynch Mr. K. H. Rhodes, b Lynch Mr. D. K. Crews, b Lynch Mr. E. S. Jeffs, l.b.w., b Brown Mr. J. S. Cooper, not out Extras (10 b, 1 lb)

0 16 41 22 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 11

Total

99

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, b Mr. Harding H. A. Milburn, l.b.w., b Mr. Harding L. W. Bennett, run out I. D. C. Morison, c Mr. Wrenn, b Mr. Harding T. F. Cameron, c Mr. Bendall, b Mr. Wrenn F. N. Buckler, b Mr. Harding P. R. G. Graham, c Mr. Harding, b Mr. Wrenn J. H. Butler, l.b.w., b Mr. Wrenn M. S. Douglas, c Mr. Stead, b Mr. Harding K. C. Brown, c Mr. Wrenn, b Mr. Harding J. I. Sleight, not out Extras (7 b, 2 lb, 1 nb) Total

22 8 16 23 0 1 4 0 9

0

0 10 93

BOWLING ANALYSIS. St. Peter's.

0.

M. J. I. Sleight 5 1 R. C. Lynch 12.1 1 H. A. Milburn 1 0 M. S. Douglas 5 1 2 K. C. Brown 2 The Staff.

0.

M. 17 Mr. Wrenn 5 3 Mr. Bendall 0 13.1 Mr. Harding 2

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R. 16 39 2 30 0

W. 0 7 0 0 2

R. 26 11 47

W. 3 0 6

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. CATTERICK GARRISON. Played at Home, Wednesday, May 31st.

Result----Catterick Garrison 246 for 5 (dec.), St. Peters 120.

Owing to a prolific first-wicket stand, which took all the sting out of the School's play, Catterick Garrison were able to muster 246 runs in just over two hours. Fox and Loughton scored very fast in all directions and were seldom in serious difficulties. Fox reached 50 with a beautiful straight drive off Sleight and then began to hit rather recklessly, but, having been missed five times, he decided that it was his day and turned his attention to making a century.

The hundred came in exactly sixty minutes, but at 132 Loughton played tentatively to the off and was caught at the wicket. Fox duly reached his hundred with some harsh drives off Milburn, but he too was taken behind the wicket on the leg-side for 109. A bright little stand between Page and Steede took the score to 201, when Sleight took his second wicket by bowling Steede for 27. Major Morkell did his best to keep the pot boiling, but was brilliantly caught and bowled by Lynch. The School knew one more success, for in the last over before tea, Major Shaw became very tangled up with Butler's leg-breaks and was bowled, making the total 246 for 5.

Unfortunately the School's reply was rather weak ; 120 on a plumb wicket with little terrorism in the bowling represented a lack of purpose. Lynch started to drive immediately but at 21 Cameron tried to hook a half-volley from Page and was 1.b.w. Bennett hit a four and then played an indeterminate back shot from which the ball shot into the air to Loughton at square-leg. Lynch was playing very confidently, but at 42 he was out, and Morison quickly followed him ; the latter was caught off a stroke that deserved a better fate. Five runs later, Buckler was 1.b.w. to Loughton, and by this time the School were in a bad way. Milburn was joined by Graham, and for a time the issue was evaded ; both batsmen played slowly, and though Milburn made some nice hits to leg he spent most of the time delicately balanced on his back foot. Thirty were added in forty minutes before Graham was clean bowled by Parkinson. Butler and Douglas were soon out (91 for 8), and ten runs later Brown tried to hit Parkinson to leg and knocked off one of his bails.

Sleight was very stubborn, but there was still thirty minutes' play. The existing bowlers showed little signs of dislodging either Milburn or Sleight, but Major Shaw got Milburn 1.b.w. in his first over, with the score at 120.

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CATTERICK GARRISON. Lieut. Fox, c Cameron, b Sleight R.Q.M.S. Loughton, c Cameron, b Brown Lieut. Steede, b Sleight Sergt. Page, not out Major Morkell, c and b Lynch Major Shaw, b Butler Capt. Vulliamy, not out Extras (1 b, 3 lb, 1 wide)

109 40 27 41 16 0

8 5

Total (for 5 wickets, dec.)

246

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, c Steede b Page T. F. Cameron, l.b.w., b Page L. W. Bennett, c Loughton, b Parkinson H. A. Milburn, l.b.w., b Shaw I. D. C. Morison, c Lundie, b Page F. N. Buckler, l.b.w., b Loughton P. R. G. Graham, b Parkinson J. H. Butler, c Page, b Parkinson M. S. Douglas, b Parkinson K. C. Brown, hit wicket, b Parkinson J. I. Sleight, not out Extras (25 b, 1 lb, 1 nb, 4 wides)

24 1 4 30 0 4 13 0 0 6 7 31

Total

120

BOWLING ANALYSIS. St. Peter's.

0.

M. 15 2 J. I. Sleight 9 1 R. C. Lynch M. S. Douglas 5 0 7 0 K. C. Brown 6 0 H. A Milburn 1 0 J. H. Butler Cat terick Garrison.

0.

M. Lieut. Parkinson 16 9 14 Segt. Page 3 4 2 Boy Marshall R.Q.M.S. Loughton 0 2 Corpl. Lundie 0 1 Major Morkell 1 1 Major Shaw 1

R. 69 48 23 44 56 1

W. 2 1 0 1

R. 20 45 4 13 7 0 0

W. 5 3 0 1 0 0 1

0

1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Played at Home, Saturday, June 3rd.

Result St. Peter's 76, Bootham 193 for 6.

Bootham won the toss and, though the wicket was fast and true, they decided to field. Nor was it a case of repenting at leisure for in the very first over, Gripper, bowling left arm round the wicket at medium pace, got Cameron 1.b.w.

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Lynch and Bennett hit with freedom, and the next six scoring shots were fours, though at least two went in unsuspected directions. Both batsmen played Scott, from the pavilion end, with ease, especially Lynch, who thrives on short ball on the off. Gripper, however, dismissed Bennett at 27 and Lynch at 40. Forty for 3 was perhaps not bad enough for Milburn to employ his slow game, but with Morison's dismissal at 51, wickets began to fall right and left and apart from a drive past extra-cover by Brown, for which four were run, the innings closed at 76 without anyone raising a bat to stop it. From the ruins Gripper emerged with nine for 32 in thirteen overs, six of his victims being clean bowled.

Curtis and Harrison opened the Bootham innings. The former started with a four off Sleight from somewhere round his neck and then hooked Lynch down to the Squash courts, but Harrison was bowled by an inswinger from Sleight. In the next over Lynch bowled Curtis at 17 for 2, and everyone was on his toes, at least nearly everyone.

Dixon and Herbertson were uncomfortable at the start and were beaten time and time again by Sleight, but they hung on until tea, having added 30.

Afterwards it was the School who hung on, but at 68 Brown caught Dixon well at slip off Lynch, but by then it was too late and Bootham passed the School total at seventeen minutes past five, with seven wickets in hand.

Bootham batted on until 6.30 and hit with abandon to rub their victory in. Butler took two wickets for considerable cost, but Leyland and Lund put on 71 in thirty minutes before Morison decided that he was a fast bowler and got Leyland 1.b.w.

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, l.b.w., b Gripper T. F. Cameron, l.b.w., b Gripper L. W. Bennett, b Gripper H. A. Milburn, b Gripper I. D. C. Morison, b Gripper F. N. Buckler, b Gripper P. R. G. Graham, b Turvey J. H. Butler, not out M. S. Douglas, b Gripper K. C. Brown, b Gripper J. I. Sleight, c Herbertson, b Gripper Extras (9 b, 1 lb, 1 wide) Total

27 0 8 8 3 8 2 3 0 4 2 11 76

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BOOTHAM. R. D. Harrison, b Sleight T. S. Curtis, b Lynch N. K. Dixon, c Brown, b Lynch B. M. Herbertson, b Butler N. Hetherton, st Cameron, b Butler D. Leyland, l.b.w., b Morison D. Lund, not out D. Bellerby, not out Extras (5 b, 1 lb, 4 nb)

1 13 28 41 12 40 42 6 10

Total (for 6 wickets) BOWLING ANALYSIS. Bootham.

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M. 13.3 1 W. A. Gripper 1 5 F. H. Scott 8 4 B. Turvey St. Peter's.

0.

M. 10 0 J. I. Sleight 10 1 R. C. Lynch 7 0 J. H. Butler 10 3 K. C. Brown 3 0 H. A. Milburn 3 0 M. S. Douglas 3 0 I. D. C. Morison

193

R. 32 26 7

W. 9 0 1

R. 43 38 42 19 16 10 8

W. 1 2 2 0 0 0 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. DURHAM PILGRIMS. Played at Home, Wednesday, June 7th.

Result—St. Peter's 192, Durham Pilgrims 149 for 8.

The School were given a fairly good start by Lynch and Morison, but at 31, Walford, bowling left-arm round the wicket, dismissed Lynch and Cameron with successive deliveries. Bennett came in and began immediately to chance his arm against Doggat, whom he cut beautifully through the gully. Twice he was morally out, but Morison, who had batted quietly and well for 19, was caught by Howe off Walford. This wicket fell at 58, but the fourth wicket partnership between Bennett and Milburn was so profitable an association as to take the score to 160.

Bennett played very fluently, treating Law with little respect and driving him hard on the offside, but at 87 a slower ball from Walford drew him out of the crease to be stumped. Milburn's innings was very sound, though less rampageous, and when he was out at 168, giving Walford his fifth wicket, it was just about tea-time.

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the innings closed at 192. Howe, who had not bowled in the earlier afternoon, took the last five wickets for 14.

Durham Pilgrims lost Bailey, who was l.b.w. to Sleight, at 7. Fairweather made heavy weather of the bowling and Weightman didn't seem to be hitting the ball as hard as he could, but at 34 Lynch got Weightman l.b.w., and FairDoggat and Walford weather was caught off Sleight. increased the rate of scoring and they were not very particular where they hit Butler, but Butler had his revenge and half the side were out for 71. There was, therefore, considerable justification for anticipating a win ; this increased when Graham was caught and bowled by Brown (G. E.). Howe, however, batted well for 31 before being caught at point off Lynch, and though Douglas caused little trouble, Elliott, with 24 not out, and Law managed to play out time.

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, c Doggat, b Walford

I. D. C. Morison, c Howe, b Walford T. F. Cameron, l.b.w., b Walford L. W. Bennett, st Weightman, b Walford H. A Milburn, c Bailey b Walford P. R. G. Graham, st Weightman, b Howe G. C. Brown, st Weightman, b How K. E. Brown, c Graham, b Howe F. F. Steele, l.b.w., b Howe J. H. Butler, not out J. I. Sleight, st Weightman, b Howe Extras (9 b)

15 19 0 87 38 4 4 3 4 7 0 9

Total

192

DURHAM PILGRIMS.

A. Bailey, 1.b.w., b Sleight C. C. Fairweather, c Brown (K. C.), b Sleight W. Weightman, l.b.w., b Lynch N. Doggat, st Steele, b Butler D. Walford, c Sleight, b Butler C. H. A. Howe, c Bennett, b Lynch J. B. Graham, c and b Brown (G. C.) H. B. Elliott, not out M. S. Douglas, b Lynch Rev. W. L. M. Law, not out Extras (1 b, 1 lb)

5 10 19 18 14 31 13 24 7 6 2 149

Total (for 8 wickets) BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Durham Pilgrims.

Doggat

Walford Elliott Law Howe

0.

18

17 4 5 3

42

M. 4 2

0 0 0

R. 50 55 19 37 14

W. 0 5 0

0 5

Sleight Lynch Brown (K. C.) Butler Brown (G. C.)

St. Peter's.

0.

7 11 3 7

7

M. 1 1 0 0

1

R.

17 50 9 37

30

W.

2 3 2 2 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Played Away, Saturday, June 10th.

Result—Worksop 236 for 6 (dec.), St. Peter's 111.

The School made a good start at Worksop and in the eighty minutes' play before lunch had captured four wickets for 69 runs. At 5, Sleight bowled Buchanan with an inswinger and this caused progress to be slow. Brown (G. C.) came on for Lynch and, after bowling some goodlength balls, sent down a rank full toss which Naismith skied to deep mid-wicket. At the other end Brown (K. C.) got Wardill l.b.w. with his first ball with the score 34.

Evans came in and executed some perfectly timed drives, but Woodhead scored the faster. At all events, neither batsman looked like getting out until, in the last over before lunch, Evans cut Brown (G. C.) to point, where Bennett toyed with the idea of dropping the catch but finally decided otherwise.

The fun began immediately afterwards when the next batsmen, Rhodes, unleashed himself at Lynch for fours by the sightscreen. This was so little in keeping with the morning's play that Lynch took himself off for Brown (G. C.), who conceded 36 in three overs. Brown (K. C.) also came in for punishment, and, to cut a long story short, Rhodes scored 113 out of 134 in a shade over an hour. He was caught on the edge of the square-leg boundary in trying to hit one of Milburn's concoctions out of sight. In the meantime, Woodhead, the opening batsman, had reached his 50, and both he and Dudley scored freely, adding 33 before the innings closed at 236 for 6, when the former was bowled off his pads by Sleight. All through, the School fielding was very good and no obvious catches were dropped.

The School innings began badly; Morison played forward to an outswinger from Rhodes in the first over and was magnificently caught at first slip, and Cameron was l.b.w. to a full toss from Royle. Bennett hit three good fours before tea, but afterwards both he and Lynch was caught in the slips off Royle. At 33 for 4, Graham joined Milburn and, when the effects of the initial assault wore off, 43

scoring was found to be easy. When 51 had been added, Graham pushed the ball to cover, hesitated and then ran, running out Milburn by feet. That was unfortunate, because Steele tried to sweep Wardill to leg and was bowled, and so did Butler, who was stumped. Then at the other end Graham was beaten and bowled by Royle, making the score 98 for 8. Sleight and Brown (G. C.) evaded the issue for some time, but the innings ended at 111.

WORKSOP. G. C. Buchanan, b Sleight G. F. Woodhead, b Sleight R. W. Naismith, c Cameron, b Brown (G. C.) J. C. Wardill, 1.b.w., b Brown (K. C.) A. L. Evans, c Bennett, b Brown (G. E.) P. E. F. Rhodes, c Cameron, b Milburn E. L. Dudley, not out Extras (5 b) Total (for 6 wickets dec.)

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, c Rhodes, b Boyle I. D. C. Morison, c Buchanan, b Rhodes T. F. Cameron, c Buchanan, b Royle L. W. Bennett, l.b.w., b Boyle H. A. Milburn, run out P. R. G. Graham, b Boyle F. F. Steele, b Wardill J. H. Butler, st Evans, b Wardill J. I. Sleight, not out G. E. Brown, c Francis, b Wardill K. C. Brown, l.b.w., b Wardill Extras (3 b, 5 lb, 8 nb)

0 63 11 4 19 113 21 5 236 4 0 15 0 26 30 0 7 6 6 0 16

Total

111

BOWLING ANALYSIS. St. Peter's.

Sleight Lynch Brown (G. E.) Butler Brown (K. C.) Milburn

Rhodes Boyle Buchanan Sedcole Francis Wardill

0.

12.2 16 8 2 13 3

Worksop.

0.

11 15 3 5 3 64

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M. 2 3 1 0 3 0

R. 40 59 51 6 51 24

W. 2 0 2 0 1 1

M. 5 3 0 0 0 2

R. 15 16 14 22 10 17

W. 1 4 0 0 0 4

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at Home, Wednesday, June 14th.

Result—Leeds G.S. 154, St. Peter's 158 for 5.

Leeds Grammar School won the toss and were given less than thirty minutes' batting before lunch. The wicket was damp and neither Lynch nor Sleight obtained much help from it, but at 21 Butler bowled a very good ball to Altman and had him caught in the slips. Soon after this Smith was bowled, and after lunch, with the score 41, Butler took his third wicket by catching and bowling Lee. Holton was then joined by Carter, the Leeds captain, and a fairly rapid stand of 60 was made. Carter " carted " Butler several times to the on boundary, but Morison, bowling in a match for the first time, commanded considerable respect, and it was he who bowled Halton for 30. Brown (G. C.) dismissed Jenkins and Barratt, and that was 123 for 6., The rest of the batting was feeble, and though Carter went on to complete a good 50, the whole side was out for 154. All the last four wickets fell to Morison, whose analysis was 5 for 27.

Lynch was in fine form when the School went in and had scored 17 out of 18 when Morison was l.b.w. to Fletcher.

Cameron batted slowly but Lynch produced some elegant leg glances off Scott and Barratt. At 57, however, Cameron was l.b.w. to Scott. Lynch was third out at 82, after having scored 60. Bennett and Graham made little impression on the score and neither Milburn nor Butler was attacking the bowling in a manner which suggested winning the match. Then, rather suddenly, Butler straight drove the ball twice into the bay, and executed a violent shot in the direction of extra-cover, and from that moment the batsmen were on top. In the closing minutes there was considerable hurrying and scurrying in search of runs, but at three minutes to seven Milburn pulled Fletcher off his legs for three and the deed was done.

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

B. E. Smith, b Butler D. Altman, c Morison, b Butler J. 0. C. Lee, c and b Butler M. Holton, b Morison A. Carter, l.b.w., b Morison A. E. Jenkins, b Brown (G. E.) A. G. Barratt, b Brown (G. E.) D. G. B. Fletcher, st Steele, b Morison B. Scott, c Bennett, b Morison G. E. Wood, not out I. A. Smith, st Steele, b Morison Extras (6 b, 2 lb)

8 13 12 30 59 1 15 7 0 1 0 8 154

Total

45

ST. PETER'S.

R. C. Lynch, c Holton, b Barratt I. D. C. Morison, 1.b.w., b Fletcher T. F. Cameron, 1.b.w., b Scott L. W. Bennett, c Altman, b Fletcher H. A. Milburn, not out P. R. G. Graham, b Smith (I. A.) J. H. Butler, not out Extras (11 b, 4 lb, 2 nb)

60 1

7

11 28 7 27 17

Total (for 5 wickets)

158

BOWLING ANALYSIS. St. Peter's.

Sleight Lynch Brown (K. C.) Butler Morison Brown (G. C.)

0.

5 9 9 8 11.5 8

M. 0 6 3 0 1 0

R. 17 14 12 41 27 34

W. 0

R. 51 25 39 17 12

W.

0 0 3 5 2

Leeds Grammar School.

Fletcher Smith (I. A.) Scott Barratt Jenkins

0.

24 19 8 7 3

M. 6 8 1 1 0

2 2 0

1

0

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. Played Away, Saturday, June 17th.

Result—St. Peter's 181, Giggleswick 95. .

The School began disastrously at Giggleswick and lost the wickets of Morison and Rucklidge for four runs. In addition to this, Sleight, who was sent in for his defensive qualities to survive the last few minutes before lunch, seemed so elated at his promotion that he took two swipes and, missing the second one, was bowled.

Just after lunch, Bennett was bowled off his pads by a ball of the sea-serpent variety from Barber for 10, and so when Cameron joined Milburn it was high time for retrenchment. After a short break for rain, the score mounted very surely. Having adopted the simple expedient of getting to the pitch of the ball, the batsmen rendered the initial attack of spinners helpless, Milburn scoring through the covers and Cameron with straight drives. At 87, however, Cameron played a shot to the on, mistimed it, and ballooned the ball to Sellers in the gully.

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Ten runs later, Milburn was taken behind the wicket when attempting a cut off the same bowler, Barber.

Graham played one or two nice shots before being bewildered and bowled by Wilson, and Butler's only contribution was a masculine pull for four. All this added up to 115 for 8, but Steele set about the bowling, hitting a six, several that might have been sixes, and five fours in an innings of 40. He was aided by Brown (K. C.), who hit the loose balls, and steered the better ones skilfully through slips. The total thus rose rapidly to 181, the stand having realised 66 runs.

Wilcock and Sellers opened the Giggleswick innings against the attack of Sleight and Brown (G. C.), but after three overs from each, Butler and Brown (K. C.) came on.

Butler, in fact, took Wilcock's wicket with his second ball.

Sellers was then given run out but was recalled when nearly in the pavilion. However, he failed completely to score the proverbial 50, as he was l.b.w. to Morison for 9. Brown (K. C.) bowled very steadily to give away eleven runs in nine overs, but at 53 Butler bowled Galloway. Rusins began very shakily and spooned Butler up all over the place, and he lost Stephenson, who had played well for 24, some little time later. Morison backed up his bowling with a succession of militant appeals and quickly had Taylor stumped for 1. Then Butler, who had been bowling well without much luck, took the wickets of Wilson and Barber in three deliveries to make the score 62 for 7. Rusins and Park added 27 for the next wicket before Park played one of Sleight's longer hops tamely into gulley's hands. That was nearly the end, for there was still forty minutes of play, and it remained for Rusins to give mid-off an easy catch and for Clemence to be clean-bowled to give the School victory by 86 runs.

ST. PETER'S. I. D. C. Morison, c Barber, b Wilson J. M. Rucklidge, b Barber L. W. Bennett, b Barber J. I. • Sleight, b Wilson H. A. Milburn, c Clemence, b Barber T. F. Cameron, c Sellers, b Barber P. R. G. Graham, b Wilson J. H. Butler, st Clemence, b Wilson K. C. Brown, not out F. P. Steele, b Galloway G. C. Brown, b Galloway Extras (5 b, 2 lb, 2 nb) Total

0

2 10 1 39 34 13 4 29 40 0

9 181

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GIGGLESWICK. D. Wilcock, c Morison, b Butler W. H. Sellers, 1.b.w., b Morison R. Stephenson, l.b.w., b Morison J. E. Galloway, b Butler J. Rusins, c Cameron, b Butler P. J. Taylor, st Steele, b Morison K. L. Wilson, c and b Butler F. H. L. Barber, c Graham, b Butler K. S. Park, c Bennett, b Sleight P. A. Tavernon, not out P. G. Clemence, b Sleight Extras (1 w, 3 lb, 5 nb)

8 9 24 9 21 1 1 0 12 0 1 9

Total

95

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Giggleswick.

Wilson Barber Tavernon Sellers Galloway

Sleight Brown (G. C.) Brown (K. C.) Butler Morison

0.

0 20 9 3 2 St. Peter's.

0.

4.1 3 9 14 13

M. 4 5 0 1 0

R. 59 56 42 11 6

W. 4 4 0

M. 1 1 4 1 1

R. 7 6 11 30 32

W. 2 0 0

0 2

5 3

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Played Away, Wednesday, June 21st.

Result—St. Peter's 177 for 9 (dec.), Ampleforth 180 for 6.

The wicket at Ampleforth was wet and very slow when the School went in to bat, but first Morison and then Lynch was taken behind the wicket off Lidell before the total was ten. Apparently this did not satisfy the rapacious Ampleforth captain, for he made a double change in the bowling; Sutton came on with some prodigious offbreaks, and after nearly causing Cameron to play on off the oil-hole, he had him caught off the glove at slip.

Milburn was very quiet, but Bennett produced some hard drives and scored fairly rapidly, until he flashed rashly at Nicholl in the last over before lunch and was caught in the covers. He had made 29.

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Milburn and Graham helped the score along afterwards, but the latter was out at 79. Steele failed to produce any of his mightier beats and was caught by Smith off Mahoney 19 runs later. There followed, however, a very good stand between Milburn and Butler. Milburn demonstrated his peculiar hooks and cuts and completed a fine 50 after an hour and fifty minutes' batting. He was sixth out at 148.

Butler and Brown (K. C.) hit at everything available, and the School were able to declare at 117 for 9 at tea.

Nicholl and Grieve opened the Ampleforth innings, but Nicholl skied Lynch to Sleight at mid-wicket after hitting him for three consecutive fours. Grieve was playing much more steadily, when suddenly he allowed himself to lash at Morison, and Brown (K. C.) took a good running catch at square-leg. Mahoney was batting aggressively and well, although he was not without fortune, but at the other end Smith and Garbitt were all at sea to Butler's leg spinners and were quickly out. The fourth wicket went at 72, and when he was joined by Haigh, Mahoney scored very quickly indeed, being responsible for over 50 of the 75 which the stand produced. This rather upset the School's idea of winning, and the question was whether or not Ampleforth would make the runs required. At 149 Morison got Haigh 1.b.w.; at 153 Mahoney spooned a catch up to cover, which was dropped through a misunderstanding. HaywardFarmer was caught at extra off the next ball, but it was the wrong man to be out, and Mahoney, joined now by Sutton, scampered up and down for every run he could get to give Ampleforth victory with three minutes to spare.

This very nearly coincided with his individual hundred, which included 14 fours.

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, c Garbitt, b Lidell I. D. C. Morison, c Garbitt, b Lidell T. F. Cameron, c Nicholl, b Sutton L. W. Bennett, c Sutton, b Nicholl H. A. Milburn, b Kil'Patrick P. R. G. Graham, b Kil'Patrick F. F. Steele, c Smith, b Mahoney J. H. Butler, not out J. I. Sleight, b Sutton K. C. Brown, c Garbitt, b Lidell G. C. Brown, not out Extras (4 b, 2 lb, 1 w, 6 nb) Total (for 9 wickets dec.)

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6 2 6 29 55 14 9 33 1 9 0 13 177

AMPLEFORTH. R. F. Grieve, c Brown (K. C.), b Morison D. L. Nicholl, c Sleight, b Lynch M. A. Mahoney, not out E. A. V. Smith, st Steele, b Butler G. V. Garbitt, b Butler A. H. Haigh, l.b.w., b Morison P. R. Hayward-Farmer, c Cameron, b Morison M. A. Sutton, not out Extras (7 b, 1 w) Total (for 6 wickets)

8 15 103 5 5 22 1 13 8 180

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Ampleforth.

Lidell Kil'Patrick Jhons Sutton Nicholl Mahoney

Morison Lynch Butler Sleight Brown (K. C.) Brown (G. C.)

0.

11 19 12 17 3 3 St. Peter's.

0.

17 10 5 4 3 3

M. 5 5 4 2 1 0

R. 17 36 25 55 15 16

W.

M. 1 3 0 0 0 0

R. 63 40 23 16 12 18

W.

3 2

0

2

1 1

3

1

2

0

0

0

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. Played at Home, Saturday, June 24th.

Result—Yorkshire Gentlemen 129, St. Peter's 132 for 5.

C. E. Anson and Major M. G. Beckett began Yorkshire Gentlemen's innings in easy and unhampered fashion against Lynch and Morison, but when Butler came on for Lynch, Major Beckett was immediately induced to snick the ball to Morison at slip. Kendall came in and saw thirty runs added, though his own contribution was only one, and at 76 Higson was bowled by Brown (G. C.), whose offspinners were turning appreciably. This marked the beginning of a collapse in the hands of Lynch and Brown, so that 76 for 2 was quickly 95 for 7. Unfortunately, Anson was still to be dislodged, and nothing could stop his inexorable progress ; when Lynch began to tire, however, he showed great indiscretion by scoring 12 in one over.

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He was out for 59 in a rather unfortunate way when a long hop from Brown (K. C.) went from bat to pad and thence on to the stumps. That was virtually the end, for after a short burst of aggression from North, the innings closed at 129, denoting a creditable performance by the School.

A large first-wicket partnership of 96 by Lynch and Morison all but settled the issue and defied the rest of the batting to lose the game, but neither batsman was at home against Higson with the new ball.

Dodds and Gossop proved less hostile, and though Gossop kept a very steady length, the runs kept coming at a brisk rate. At 96, Morison gave Kendall a return catch after scoring 41. Lynch quickly followed at 102 when he played an uppish shot to silly mid-on. Cameron and Bennett hit freely in the knowledge that the side was well placed, but Bennett played across Higson at 126 and was bowled.

Milburn came in, but the fun was by no means finished, for Baylis came on and bowled high full tosses which needed swatting rather than hitting and then counter-balanced them with long hops which skimmed along the pitch. At 128, Cameron and Milburn found themselves inadvertently at the same end, and Cameron was run out. When the match was won, Baylis held a hard caught and bowled from Milburn.

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. Major M. G. Beckett, c Morison, b Butler C. E. Anson, b Brown (K. C.) J. J. A. Kendall, b Lynch T. A. Higson, b Brown (G. E.) G. A. Baylis, c Bennett, b Brown (G. C.) S. Dodds, b Lynch J. G. Troop, b Brown (G. C.) E. Baron, b Lynch P. G. Cummings, st Steele, b Brown (G. C.) E. R. Gossop, not out G. M. North, c Brown (K. C.), b Brown (G. C.) Extras (10 b, 1 lb)

14 59 1 5 12 4 0 5 15 0 3 11 129

Total ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, c Anson, b Higson I. D. C. Morison, c and b Kendall T. F. Cameron, run out L. W. Bennett, b Higson H. A. Milburn, c and b Baylis P. R. G. Graham, not out Extras (19 b, 1 lb, 2 nb) Total (for 5 wickets)

51

37 41 13 13 6 0 22 132

BOWLING ANALYSIS. St. Peter's.

Morison Lynch Butler Sleight Brown (G. C.) Brown (K. C.)

Higson North Gossop Dodds Kendall Baylis

M. 0 1 0 0 1 0

R. 15 49 16 8 29 1

W. 0

Yorkshire Gentlemen.

0.

M. 14 3 5 0 0 6 0 3 7 4 3.4 0

R. 42 9 15 21 8 15

W. 2 0 0 0 1 1

0.

6 11 4 3 10.3 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v M.C.C.

3

1 0 5

1

Played at Home, Saturday, July 1st.

Result—M.C.C. 248 for 8 (dec.), St. Peter's 59.

The M.C.C. made a poor start against the School, losing their opening batsmen, Raper and White, for 20 runs.

Major Walford and Bruce Graham allowed no further defamation before lunch or for a good time after, and it was not until the score was 85 that Butler made Bruce Graham play outside his straight one and be bowled. When Muncer came in, the light was very poor, and 16 runs later he was bowled by Brown (G. C.). Alderson joined in a rapid stand of 64 for the fifth wicket, which came to an end when he tried to loft Butler out of sight and gave Brown (G. C.) a catch at deep mid-on near the sightboard.

This apparently inspired Butler, for in the next over the left-handed Dawson snicked him to slip for no reason at all and was caught by co-ordination of arm and body, and in the over after that Heaton was taken on the square-leg boundary off a long-hop. All this time, Major Walford had been standing at the other end and going well for his century, which was reached together with the 200 round about three-forty. Wignall was taken by Steele behind the wicket at 213, but, unfortunately, Major Walford slaughtered the bowling in the closing stages to enable the M.C.C. to declare at tea with 248 for 8.

The School innings had a disastrous beginning, as Lynch was beaten and bowled in the first over by Major Walford; after a sharp shower of rain, Cameron was caught high up at slip off Wignall, while Bennett, Milburn and Morison were all out when the score was 18. Up to then the only thing to be said in favour of the batting was ,

that it was collapsible, but Graham and Steele applied themselves to the situation and added no fewer than 19 before Graham was caught behind the wicket off Wignall for 8. The next objector was Brown (K. C.), who was run out at 57 after making 9. Towards the end of the innings, Putner came on for Major Walford at the pavilion end and the tail-enders passed some pleasant minutes seeing which way the ball would break. The game finished shortly after six, when the School were all out for 59, and Steele with 18 not out was easily the highest scorer.

M.C.C. J. R. S. Raper, c Steele, b Lynch G. H. White, c Lynch, b Butler Major G. S. Walford, not out J. Bruce Graham, b Butler Muncer, b Brown (G. C.) W. H. R. Alderson, c Brown (G. C.), b Butler J. M. Dawson, c Lynch, b Butler J. M. Heaton, c Cameron, b Butler Wignall, c Steele, b Brown (G. C.) Putner, not out Extras (5 b) Total (for 8 wickets dec.)

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, b Walford I. D. C. Morison, b Wignall T. F. Cameron, c Walford, b Wignall L. W. Bennett, b Walford H. A. Milburn, c Heaton, b Walford P. R. G. Graham, c Heaton, b Wignall F. F. Steele, not out J. H. Butler, b Wignall K. C. Brown, run out G. C. Brown, st Heaton b Putner J. I. Sleight, c White, b Putner Extras (10 b, 1 lb)

6 7 145 23 7 30 5 3 10 7 5 248 0 6 2 0 0 8 18 3 9 0 2 11

Total

59

BOWLING ANALYSIS. St. Peter's.

0.

M. 13 5 Morison 12 2 Lynch 12 2 Butler 8 3 Sleight 7 0 Brown (K. C.) 7 0 Brown (G. C.) M.C.C. 0.

M. 2 8 Walford 13 4 Wignall 5.5 1 Putner

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R. 33 44 49 19 57 41

W. 0 1 5 0 0 2

R. 16 25 8

W. 3 4 2

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. Played at Home, Wednesday, July 5th.

Result—St. Peter's 136 for 8, Craven Gentlemen 144 for 8.

After a torrential downpour, which held up the start of play for an hour, Lynch lost the toss and the Craven Gentlemen decided to field.

Morison and Lynch opened and an early shock was experienced when Morison was l.b.w. to Charge off the first ball of the match. But Lynch and Milburn put on 31 runs before Lynch was caught in the slips off a ball which behaved very queerly. Bennett then joined Milburn and was brilliantly stumped by Sugden 13 runs later for seven.

Milburn and Graham batted soundly against bowling of varied length. Milburn, however, made a nonchalant stroke at a ball on the leg stump and Wadsworth, close mid-wicket, took an easy catch. Graham got in front of a ball moving in from the off and fell l.b.w. to Shepherd for 49. Sugden was too quick behind the stumps for both Butler and Buckler, and with the score at 136 for 8, Lynch declared the innings closed.

The Craven Gentlemen were obviously going all out for a win from the start, and good-length bowling by Morison and Lynch was rapidly scored off. However, Phillips hit across a ball from Lynch and was bowled. Charge went on to hit a useful 37 before being caught by Sleight on the boundary off Morison. But Green, batting in a very orthodox manner, continued, backed up by the tail to make the winning hit and 57 not out, and the Craven Gentlemen had made 144 for 8.

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, c Sellars, b Shepherd I. D. C. Morison, l.b.w., b Charge H. A. Milburn, c Wadsworth, b Green L. W. Bennett, st Sugden, b Green P. R. Graham, l.b.w., b Shepherd J. H. Butler, st Sugden, b Green F. N. Buckler, st Sugden, b Shepherd F. F. Steele, c Sellars, b Shepherd K. C. Brown, not out Extras (1 lb, 3 nb)

5 0 44 7 49 1 7 2 17 4

Total (for 8 wickets)

136

G. C. Brown and J. I. Sleight did not bat.

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CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

35 6 57 1 4 2 10 8 9 12

R. F. Charge, c Sleight, b Morison G. F. H. Phillips, b Lynch S. Green, not out C. C. Fairweather, b Morison A. N. Sugden, c Graham, b Lynch C. Shepherd, c Graham, b Sleight J. L. Croquet, st Steele, b Butler H. J. Sellars, c Brown (G. C.), b Butler P. V. Wadsworth, not out Extras (12 b)

144

Total (for 8 wickets)

D. Crane and J. H. Denison did not bat.

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Craven Gentlemen.

Charge Crane Shepherd Wadsworth Green Lynch Morison Butler Sleight Brown

0.

7 7 12.4 4 11 St. Peter's.

0.

7 5 6 2 4

M. 0 1 0 1 0

R. 17 25 34 15 41

W. 1 0 4 0 3

M. 0 0 0 0 0

R. 33 34 30 13 22

W. 2 2 2 1 0

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played Away, Wednesday, July 12th.

Result—St. Peter's 111, Durham 61 for 7.

The School won the toss and elected to bat on a wicket which had been rained upon earlier in the day. The quarter of an hour before lunch was successfully overcome, but in the first over after lunch, Orwin bowled Morison and got Cameron l.b.w. Bennett also was bowled by Orwin with a good ball at 25. Lynch repeatedly glanced Orwin to leg, though neither he nor Milburn looked completely happy and Orwin dismissed each in quick succession when the score was 42. Graham tried to turn Greensword to leg off his middle stump and missed it, so that it was just as well that Butler and Rucklidge began to play with the utmost sobriety. Rucklidge produced a fine cover-drive for four runs and Butler cut Orwin square, but after a break on account of rain, Rucklidge was l.b.w. to Cunningham, having made 22. Steele hit a six to the square-leg boundary and so did Brown (K. C.) to swell the total to 111.

During tea it poured with rain and the start of the Durham innings was delayed by half an hour, giving 90 minutes in which to make 112 runs. The field was very 55

wet, and sawdust had to be used continuously ; despite this, the School bowling was accurate and Durham were unable to make a serious effort to go for the runs. Greensword was well taken low down at first slip off Morison at 5, and the same bowler caused Orwin to give a catch behind the wicket. Cunningham hit Lynch for eleven in three balls, but Brown (G. C.), coming on instead of Lynch, got him l.b.w. with his first ball. The situation was made more acute when Brown (G. C.) clean bowled Shorter and had Chicken caught at mid-on with a full toss. Salmon had been offering stubborn resistance until he suddenly hit across Lynch and was 1.b.w. By then there was only a quarter of an hour left and Burchnall and Kinch put up the shutters. There was little that the School could do about it, and at the close they could only claim to have had the better of a draw.

ST. PETER'S. I. D. C. Morison, b Orwin R. C. Lynch, b Orwin T. F. Cameron, l.b.w., b Orwin L. W. Bennett, b Orwin H. A. Milburn, c Burchnall, b Orwin P. R. G. Graham, l.b.w., b Greensword J. H. Butler, c Burchnall, b Cunningham J. M. Rucklidge, l.b.w., b Cunningham F. F. Steele, b Shorter K. C. Brown, b Greensword G. C. Brown, not out Extras (5 b, 2 lb, 2 nb, 1 w)

7 22 0 2 6 3 22 21 9 9 0 10 111

Total DURHAM. A. D. Cunningham, l.b.w., b Brown (G. C.) W. Greensword, c Lynch, b Morison W. D. Orwin, c Steele, b Morison S. H. Salmon, 1.b.w., b Lynch D. C. B. Shorter, b Brown (G. C.) A. L. Chicken, c Lynch, b Brown (G. C.) M. L. Burchnall, st Steele, b Butler T. P. Kinch, not out M. R. Brooker, not out Extras Total (for 7 wickets) BOWLING ANALYSIS. Durham.

0.

M. 14 5 Orwin 14 1 Greensword 8 Shorter 0 1 Ingram 0 4.1 0 Cunningham

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22 4 5 15 8 1 4 1 1 0 61

R. 24 27 30 5 15

W. 5 • 2 1 0 2

Morison Lynch Brown (G. C.) Brown (K. C.) Butler

St. Peter's.

0.

10 9 7 3 3

M. 4 2 3 2 0

R. 12 23 8 5 13

W. 2 1 3 0 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. DENSTONE COLLEGE. Played at Home, Saturday, July 15th.

Result—Denstone 148 for 8 (dec.), St. Peter's 103.

There was a very interesting morning's play, due mainly to the collapse of Denstone's batting and to the effort of Burrow to extricate his side from a nasty position.

Burrow and Simpson opened the innings, but Simpson never really knew what it was like to hit Lynch in the middle of the bat and was soon disposed of. Gandy quickly followed him at 14, while one run later Deighton and Richards were dismissed with consecutive balls by Morison.

Hensman made light of the situation and hit viciously while he was in, which was not long, for he was beaten and bowled

by Brown (K. C.) at 33. Haynes at once proved to be more dour, but Burrow " farmed " the bowling cleverly, playing only the balls on or near the stumps. The School, in fact, were on top. At a quarter to one, Burrow went back to Morison when he normally would have gone forward, and was caught at the wicket. Lunch was taken at 58 for 6, Haynes having batted 45 minutes for one run.

Little progress had been made in the afternoon before heavy rain drove the players off the field. The wicket was very wet, but after some of the moisture had been conducted away by School House blankets, and sawdust had been sprinkled liberally, play was resumed. Before anything of prime importance could occur, however, it was tea-time.

At 89, Haynes was caught in the slips off Morison, and shortly after the hundred had been recorded Blunt was 1.b.w. to Lynch. Runs gradually became easier to score and Bridges immediately installed himself with a large six off Morison; both he and Gilbert hit hard and often, enabling a declaration to be made at 148 for 8.

Deighton was not long in causing consternation in the ranks by bowling Morison, and then Lynch without cost in his first three overs. In addition, Cameron was adequately dealt with by Burrow, so that three wickets were down for three. Deighton, it may be said, was bowling extremely 57

well and fast, but Milburn happened to hit one as it was passing and found himself four to the good. Bennett attacked from the start, twice hooking Deighton towards the baths and driving Hensman and Burrow when the occasion arose. His partnership with Butler added 38 for the sixth wicket. Butler played some good square cuts off Burrow, but at 79 he was caught in the gully off Deighton.

Steele came in and hit a straight-driven six off Burrow, but the last three batsmen did not last long against Deighton, and the innings ended at 103, giving Denstone victory by 45 runs.

DENSTONE. D. H. Burrow, c Steele, b Morison R. F. Simpson, b Lynch H. B. Gandy, b Lynch J. H. G. Deighton, c Steele, b Morison R. L. Richards, l.b.w., b Morison M. G. Hensman, b Brown (K. C.) D. Haynes, c Lynch, b Morison G. C. Blunt, l.b.w., b Lynch C. E. Gilbert, not out T. G. Bridges, not out Extras (10 b, 4 lb)

40 0 3 0 0 8 14 18 29 22 14

Total (for 8 wickets dec.)

ST. PETER'S. R. C. Lynch, b Deighton I. D. C. Morison, b Deighton T. F. Cameron, b Burrow L. W. Bennett, c Gilbert, b Deighton H. A. Milburn, c Gandy, b Deighton P. R. G. Graham, l.b.w., b Hensman J. H. Butler, c Burrow, b Deighton J. M. Rucklidge, c Blunt, b Deighton F. F. Steele, not out K. C. Brown, b Deighton G. C. Brown, b Deighton Extras (13 b, 9 lb, 1 nb)

148 1 0 0 37 4 6 17 0 ,... 10 5 0 23 103

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

St. Peter's.

Morison Lynch Butler Brown (K. C.) Brown (G. C.) Deighton Burrow Hensman

0.

27 19 7 6 6 Denstone.

0.

17.2 11 6

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M.

R.

10 5 0 3 0

48 29 33 8 16

M. 11 1 0

R. 24 36 20

W. 4 3

0 1 0 W. 8

1 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. Played at Home, Saturday, July 29th.

Result—St. Peter's 92, Old Peterites 99.

The wicket was wet and the weather uncertain when the Old Peterites took the field at midday. Off the second ball Morison scooped the ball to Croskell at square-leg, and for half an hour Rucklidge and Milburn were often in difficulty. At 30, Milburn was brilliantly run out from cover-point by Lockwood, and five runs later both Bennett and Graham were out 1.b.w. to Lockwood with consecutive balls. That was bad enough, yet in the last over before lunch Cameron presented the easiest of return catches, again to Lockwood, and half the side were down for '40 runs. Butler made a fine off-drive and was then bowled

by Cole for 9. While at 60, Rucklidge played well inside a ball which turned viciously and was bowled. Steele immediately skied Lockwood, causing three fielders to leap for the ball simultaneously and nearly break their necks ; Croskell emerged, ball in hand, so it was assumed that he had caught it. Buckler played quietly for 15. Brown (K. C.) hit a six and the innings closed at 92.

The School started very well by dismissing Fairweather, Guanie and Croskell for 5, but Yeomans, helped

by Lockwood and Pawle, pulled the game round. Yeomans was seventh out at 60. A ninth-wicket stand of 33 between Sutcliffe and Ping won the match.

Sutcliffe did not bat as Sutcliffe might, and Ping can consider himself one of the luckier of players, but the needs were met and at four o'clock the match was won by two wickets.

ST. PETER'S. I. D. C. Morison, c Croskell, b Cole J. M. Rucklidge, b Lockwood H. A. Milburn, run out L. W. Bennett, lb.w., b Lockwood P. R. G. Graham, 1.b.w., b Lockwood T. F. Cameron, e and b Lockwood J. H. Butler, b Cole F. N. Buckler, not out F. F. Steele, c Croskell, b Lockwood K. C. Brown, b ?airweather G. C. Brown, c Cole, b Lockwood Extras (12 b, 1 w) Total

0 17 14 4 0

5 9 15 1 12 2 13 92

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OLD PETERITES. C. C. Fairweather, b Morison D. L. Yeomans, b Brown (G. C.) A. G. Guanie, c and b Butler P. L. T. Croskell, c Steele, b Butler K. Lockwood, st Steele, b Brown (G. C.) S. G. S. Pawle, c Rucklidge, b Brown (G. C.) W. G. Wharram, b Brown (G. C.) H. Sutcliffe, c Morison, b Butler K. G. Chilman, c Brown (K. C.), b Milburn A. C. W. Ping, c Cameron, b Morison H. P. Cole, not out Extras (6 b, 3 lb) Total

Cole Lockwood Croskell Yeomans Fairweather

0 25 2 0 13 13 0 24 4 8 1 9 99

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Old Peterites.

0.

M. 13 5 3 14.3 2 3 5 ( li 2 St. Peter's.

11 0

Morison Butler Brown (G. C.) .............

Brown (K. C.) Milburn

47."1 4 t 3 0

1st XI. AVERAGES.

R. 31 26 5 14 3

W. 2 6

36 21 18 9 6

2 3 4

0 0

1

0

1

BATTING. Not Total Highest Inns. Out. Rms. Score. Avge.

H. A. Milburn 15 1 3(6 55 21.86 R. C. Lynch 13 0 2t45 60 18.08 L. W. Bennett 15 0 256 87 17.07 F. F. Steele 9 2 93 40 13.69 J. H. Butler 14 4 134 33* 13.40 T. R. G. Graham ... 15 1 161 49 11.50 K. C. Brown 13 2 103 29* 9.33 I. D. C. Morison .... 15 0 113 41 7.53 T. F. Cameron 14 0 90 34 6.43 .J. I. Sleight 9 4 25 12* 5.00 8 G. C. Brown 2 12 6 2.00 Also batted: F. N. Buckler, 6-2-55-20*; J. M. Rucklidge, 4-0-40-21; M. S. Douglas, 4-0-40-10. (* Denotes not out).

BOWLING. 0.

M. R. W. Avge. .J. H. Butler 91.2 4 386 30 12.87 I. D. C. Morison 116.5 22 308 22 14.00 G. C. Brown 67.3 7 273 19 14.32 R. C. Lynch 140 26 477 27 17.66 J. I. Sleight 70.3 10 279 12 23.25 K. C. Brown 81 20 251 9 27.89 Also bowled: H. A. Milburn, 16-0-104-2; M. S. Douglas, 13-1-63-0.

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2nd XI MATCHES. SCHOOL 2nd XI v. ECCENTRICS C.C. Played at Home on May 24th.

Result—Lost by 23 runs.

As is the usual custom, the Eccentrics fielded a team entirely of masters for this match, and in view of the latter's previous victory over the 1st XI, were considered the favourites. The Eccentrics started badly, Stephenson taking the first two wickets without the loss of a run. Mr. Bendall soon settled down, however, and treated himself handsomely to 49 runs, including eight 4's, before he was well caught by Brown in the deep. Wickets continued to fall steadily, the only other opposition coming from Mr. Harding, and the innings closed at 95 with Mr. Barnby remaining unbeaten.

The School also made a bad start, Steele running himself out at 4 and Brown going at 9. The next four batsmen were disappointing, only scoring three runs between them, and when the seventh wicket fell, only 30 runs were recorded. An eighth wicket stand of 35 by Broadhurst and Frost partially saved the situation, but failing by a quarter-of-an-hour to play out time, the School were all out for 72.

ECCENTRICS C.C. I. C. Bendall, Esq., c Brown, b Frost H. A. Wrenn, Esq., c Steele, b Stephenson E. S. Jeffs, Esq., b Stephenson D. K. Crews, Esq., c Rucklidge, b Pulleyn W. N. Corkhill, Esq., c Steele, b Pulleyn K. H. Rhodes, Esq., b Pulleyn J. S. Cooper, Esq., c Cole, b Denison L. C. Le Tocq, Esq., b Pulleyn R. F. Harding, Esq., b Frost G. S. Stead, Esq., c Pulleyn, b Frost Rev. F. H. Barnby, not out Extras (3 b, 1 lb)

5 8 21 4 95

Total SCHOOL 2nd XI. G. C. Brown, l.b.w., b Harding F. F. Steele, run out D. Cole, c Crews, b Harding J. M. Rucklidge, b Wrenn J. R. Scholey, c Corkhill, b Harding E. N. Dickinson, l.b.w., b Bendall G. P. G. Stephenson, l.b.w., b Harding A. Broadhurst, b Wrenn J. R. Frost, b Stead J. P. Pulleyn, b Wrenn J. A. Denison, not out Extras (17 b, 3 lb) Total

49 1

61

3 4 8 2 0 1 0 17 11 4 2 20 72

BOW LING ANALYSIS. School 2nd XI. 0.

M. R. G. P. G. Stephenson 5 2 15 J. P. Pulleyn 7 1 43 J. R. Frost 5 2 18 J. A. Denison 2.3 0 14

W. 2 4 3 1

Av. 7.50 10.75 6.00 14.00

Eccentrics C.C. 0.

M. H. A. Wrenn, Esq. 8.3 3 R. F. Harding, Esq. 10 5 I. C. Bendall, Esq. 6 4 E. S. Jeffs, Esq. 3 0 W. N. Corkhill, Esq. 4 2 J. S. Cooper, Esq. 2 0 G. S. Stead, Esq. 3 0

W. 3 4 1 0 0 0 1

Av. 2.66 2.25 4.00 —

R. 8 10 4 12 3 6 9

9.00

SCHOOL 2nd XI v. BOOTHAM 2nd XI. Played at Bootham on June 3rd.

Result—Lost by 46 runs.

Rucklidge again lost the toss and the School were faced with two hours in the boiling sun. Brown and Stephenson opened the attack, and although Seville scored freely off the latter, Brown was unplayable, only giving away six runs in nine overs. At 22, Frost, replacing Stephenson, clean bowled Seville with his first ball, and soon afterwards lured Collier out of his crease to enable Steele to stump him.

After a bright third wicket partnership which yielded thirty quick runs, the wickets fell regularly to Frost, Brown and Denison, Lockwood taking three good catches, and the School did well to get Bootham out for 96. A note of mention should go to Brown, who bowled 17 overs, 7 of which were maidens, and only conceded 15 runs.

The School innings opened feebly, Brown was caught at mid-off from a mis-judged drive, and Steele lobbed one into the air off the edge of his bat. Cole, who appeared to be settling down after thrice cutting Dodd to the boundary, was the next victim, and so in four overs the first four batsmen were back in the pavilion with 18 runs to their credit. Just when Rucklidge and Lockwood appeared to be making a fifth wicket stand, the former ran himself out, to be followed two balls later by his partner who was given l.b.w. to Dodd. The rest of the side was disappointing, and the innings closed at 50, with Dodd and Rix sharing the wickets.

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BOOTHAM 2nd XI. P. L. Seville, b Frost J. S. Collier, st Steele, b Frost D. A. Crockatt, c Stephenson, b Brown D. M. Mackeith, c Lockwood, b Denison R. S. Fowkes, b Brown B. N. R. Rix, c Rucklidge, b Denison C. B. Barber, st Steele, b Brown G. P. Morphy, c Lockwood, b Frost M. G. Godfrey, not out G. J. Dodd, c Lockwood, b Frost A. A. Aladin, c Scholey, b Denison Extras (9 b)

19 6 20 11 5 7 2 8 5 2 2 9

Total

96

SCHOOL 2nd XI. G. C. Brown, c Crockatt, b Dodd F. F. Steele, c Dodd, b Rix A. Broadhurst, b Rix D. Cole, l.b.w., b Dodd J. M. Rucklidge, run out P. A. Lockwood, l.b.w., b Dodd J. P. Pulleyn, l.b.w., b Rix J. R. Frost, l.b.w., b Dodd J. R. Scholey, c Dodd, b Rix J. A. Denison, b Morphy G. P. G. Stephenson, not out

1 5 0 12 7

9

0 5 0

11

0

50

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS. School 2nd XI.

M. 0.

1 5 G. P. G. Stephenson 7 17 G. C. Brown 2 8 J. R. Frost 12.4 3 J. A. Denison 2 0 J. P. Pulleyn Bootham 2nd XI. 0.

M. 8 2 B. N. R. Rix 3 8 J. G. Dodd 0.5 0 G. P. Morphy

R. 14 15 14 22 22

W. 0 3 4 3 0

Av. — 5.00 3.50 7.33

R. 17 25 8

W. 4 4 1

Av. 4.25 6.25 8.00

SCHOOL 2nd XI v. WORKSOP COLLEGE 2nd XI. Played at Home on June 10th.

Result—Lost by 7 wickets.

Rucklidge won the toss and Buckler and Broadhurst opened, but in the first over the latter was hit in the mouth off a rising ball and had to retire hurt. Buckler was dismissed two overs later, and Cole was the next victim, being beautifully caught by Fergusson at point. Denison, at third wicket, had two lucky fours through the slips, but he soon settled down and went on to score 19. At this stage, Broadhurst returned, and scored 8 before being bowled by Caldicott, off whose ball he had been hit previously. The 63

tail was again disappointing, the last four wickets only yielding 14 runs.

Worksop started slowly, only scoring five in the first nine overs. At 10, Frost replaced Denison at the Golf Course end, and in five overs claimed the only three Worksopian wickets of the day for the loss of only nine runs.

Here, the visitors at first played carefully, but with the appearance of threatening clouds, realised that it was now or never, and Saunders and Stow hit out, scoring 12 boundaries in 25 minutes, to win the match with a six just as the rain settled in for the evening.

SCHOOL 2nd XI. 2 F. N. Buckler, l.b.w., b Caldecott 8 A. Broadhurst, b Caldecott 8 D. Cole, c Fergusson, b Morrison 8 J. M. Rucklidge, l.b.w., b Hunting 5 P. A. Lockwood, run out 19 J. A. Denison, c Dewhirst, b Caldecott 1 J. R. Frost, c Hollingworth, b Hunting 4 M. S. Douglas, c Saunders, b Gilbert 3 J. R. Scholey, not out 5 H. Belchamber, b Marrison 4 J. P. Pulleyn, b Caldecott 7 Extras (4 b, 1 w, 2 nb) 74 Total WORKSOPP 2nd XI. 4 D. L. Atkinson, c Buckler, b Frost 2 J. P. B. Hill, l.b.w., b Frost 4 K. M. Hunting, c Broadhurst, b Frost 37 P. B. Saunders, not out 21 P. V. Stow, not out 11 Extras (10 b, 1 lb) 79 Total (for 3 wickets) B. L. Gilbert, A. J. A. Fergusson, C. C. Dewhirst, P. C. Hollingworth, R. D. G. Caldecott and J. N. Marrison did not bat.

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Worksop.

Av. W. M. R. 0.

6.00 4 24 10.4 3 R. D. G. Caldecott 13.5 2 27 11 3 J. M. Marrison 7.00 14 2 1 5 K. M. Hunting 2.00 1 2 2 4 B. L. Gilbert School 2nd XI. Av. W. R. 0.

M. 13 0 — 8 3 M. S. Douglas 25 0 — 5 1 J. A. Denison 3 10.0 9 3 30 J. R. Frost

SCHOOL 2nd XI v. LEEDS G.S. 2nd XI. Played at Leeds on June 14th.

Result—Draw.

The School went in to bat on a wicket which had become considerably softened by a heavy fall of rain earlier in the 64

day. Rucklidge and Cole opened, but the latter was out for four in the first over. Rucklidge, however, played himself in slowly, scoring only 10 singles in half-an-hour, but as he was little supported by the other batsmen, whose stays at the wicket were short and never yielded more than six runs, he opened out, and proceeded to set the rest of the side a fine example of how loose balls should be hit. The tail, except for Dickinson, who remained unbeaten for 16, behaved as such, and the innings closed six short of a century.

After tea, Leeds had 100 minutes in which to get the runs, and Heptonstall and Gill set a fast pace by hitting Frost and Douglas several times to the boundary. With only three wickets down and 50 minutes in hand at 51, there seemed every likelihood of them achieving their object, but Denison and Broadhurst then took command of the situation, and four more Grammarians were back in the pavilion for another 20 runs. At this stage, with 13 runs to go and the wickets falling fast, the issue was still open, but at 6-15 p.m. rain started and ruined any prospect of further play.

SCHOOL 2nd XI. D. Cole, c Yorke, b Kerr-Smith J. M. Rucklidge, c Gill, b Best A. Broadhurst, c Sunderland, b Kerr-Smith F. N. Buckler, b Batt J. A. Denison, l.b.w., b Batt J. R. Frost, c Myers, b Bliss M. S. Douglas, c Nicholson, b Best E. N. Dickinson, not out J. P. Pulleyn, run out J. R. Scholey, b Kerr-Smith J. S. Turnell, run out Extras (6 b)

4 44 2 4 6 0 9 16 2 0 1 6

Total

94

LEEDS G.S. 2nd XI. P. R. Heptonstall, c Douglas, b Denison J. W. Sunderland, b Douglas P. J. Gill, c Cole, b Denison R. L. Myers, b Denison D. G. D. Yorke, l.b.w., b Denison J. P. Nicholson, c & b Broadhurst F. W. Hirst, l.b.w., b Broadhurst R. Best, not out G. W. Bliss, not out Extras (3 b)

19 5 17 16 14 0 7 1 0 3

Total (for 7 wickets)

82

H. S. Kerr-Smith and E. Batt did not bat.

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BOWLING ANALYSIS. Leeds G.S. R. 0. M. 19 1 9 H. S. Kerr-Smith 16 10 4 R. L. Myers 16 6 7 E. Batt 14 4 0 J. P. Nicholson 0 12 2 G. W. Bliss 11 2 5 R. Best School 2nd XI. R. 0. M. 21 8 1 M. S. Douglas 18 4 0 J. R. Frost 22 11 3 J. A. Denison 1 11 3 J. P. Pulleyn 7 5 3 A. Broadhurst

W. 3 0 2 0 1 2

Av. 6.33 — 8.00 — 12.00 5.50

W. 1 0 4 0 2

Av. 21.00 — 5.50 — 3.50

SCHOOL 2nd XI v. GIGGLESWICK 2nd XI. Played at York on June 17th.

Result—Won by 37 runs.

Douglas won the toss, but the School lost the first two wickets cheaply. A third wicket stand by Broadhurst and Buckler yielded 24 more runs before the former was caught and bowled low down by Combe. The next two wickets were claimed by Hallam in one over, but at No. 7 Frost kept his end up well, while Buckler did the scoring. With 7 wickets down for 69, it seemed as if we should again fail to reach a century, but Dickinson played steadily for his 17, and he and Buckler took the score to 106. At 116, Buckler was also out, being brilliantly caught by Burrows. He had played a faultless game for his 64, giving the loose balls all they deserved, while his drives were a delight to watch.

The innings closed soon after with the imposing total of 128.

The Giggleswick innings opened very badly, for after losing 3 wickets for one run, they were 5 for 18, Douglas claiming 2 and Frost 3. The next pair had no respect for slow bowling, and running out, they hit full tosses hard to the boundary to score 65 between them. With 8 wickets down and 40 runs behind, the visitors abandoned all thought of a win, and endeavoured to play out time, but with Denison claiming the last two wickets, the School registered their first win of the season with 5 minutes to spare. A word of praise should go to Dickinson, whose wicket-keeping was faultless, for without conceding a single bye, he was responsible for four wickets, and to Frost, who finished with the creditable analysis of 4 for 20.

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SCHOOL 2nd XI. D. Cole, c Sutcliffe, b Day J. S. Turnell, b Randle A. Broadhurst, c & b Combe F. N. Buckler, c Burrows, b Day J. A. Denison, 1.b.w., b Hallam M. S. Douglas, c Sutcliffe, b Hallam J. R. Frost, c Amende, b Hallam J. R. Scholey, c Harrison, b Randle E. N. Dickinson, c Hallam, b Day G. R. Morris, not out J. P. Pulleyn, c Hallam, b Day Extras (5 b)

0 4 15 64 0 0 6 3 17 8 6 5

Total

128

GIGGLESWICK 2nd XL J. S. Hallam, b Douglas W. Harrison, c Dickinson, b Frost W. Day, st Dickinson, b Douglas B. G. A. Burrows, c Scholey, b Frost H. F. Amende, b Frost H. W. Knight, b Douglas T. S. Taylor, c Dickinson, b Denison J. G. Combe, b Frost W. 0. Peacock, l.b.w., b Denison T. P. Randle, run out P. W. Sutcliffe, not out

0 0 1 16 1 21 44 0 8 0 0

Total

91

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Giggleswick 2nd XI.

W. Day T. P. Randle J. G. Combe J. S. Hallam T. S. Taylor M. S. Douglas J. R. Frost J. A. Denison A. Broadhurst J. P. Pulleyn

0. M. 10.4 1 10 2 7 0 12 1 1 0 School 2nd XI. 0. M. 12 3 13 5 5.5 1 5 1 1 0

R. 28 23 22 39 11

W. 4 2 1 3 0

Av. 7.00 11.50 22.00 13.00 —

R. 36 20 13 14 8

W. 3 4 2 0 0

Av. 12.00 5.00 6.50 —

SCHOOL 2nd XI v. RICHMOND SCHOOL 1st XI. Played at Home on June 21st.

Result—Lost by 28 runs.

For a side to be all out for 19, after dismissing their opponents for 47, hardly seems creditable, yet this freak result took place at York on June 21st, when the match was decided in under two hours.

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After Douglas had bowled his usual maiden, he clean bowled Harrison in his second over, while Frost claimed two more victims in the next few minutes. The next pair played carefully and put on 25 before Whittingham was beautifully caught by Denison at point. 36 for 4 is no County score, but it is nothing startling in 2nd XI cricket. However, Broadhurst and Denison made short work of the tail, and the whole side were out for another 11 runs, the former having the astounding analysis of 4 wickets for 4 runs !

The School innings opened lifelessly, only Buckler, who unfortunately was brilliantly caught for 8, showed any command over the bowling. The Richmond bowling was accurate, but not outstanding, and it was pathetic to see perfectly good wickets being given away by careless attempts to hit the ball on the wicket.

After tea, each side had an hour's batting, the visitors scoring 120 for 6 and the School 91.

RICHMOND SCHOOL 1st XI. P. J. Pendlebury, c & b Frost A. B. Harrison, b Douglas G. Swainston, b Broadhurst J. W. Sanderson, c Buckler, b Frost F. Whittingham, c Denison, b Frost R. E. Minns, c Rucklidge, b Broadhurst P. Squires, not out T. Mason, c Morris, b Broadhurst D. H. Aktinson, c & b Denison P. Henwood, c Scholey, b Denison J. W. Haynes, 1.b.w., b Broadhurst Extras (1 b, 3 w)

10 1 6 0 19 2 3 0 1 0 1 4

Total

47

SCHOOL 2nd XI. J. M. Rucklidge, b Atkinson J. A. Denison, b Whittingham F. N. Buckler, c Haynes, b Atkinson D. Cole, b Atkinson A. Broadhurst, c Swainston, b Atkinson M. S. Douglas, c Sanderson, b Atkinson E. N. Dickinson, b Whittingham J. R. Frost, run out J. S. Turnell, b Atkinson J. R. Scholey, not out G. R. Morris, b Whittingham Extras (1 lb, 1 w)

1 0 8 0 2 0 0 2 0 3 1 2

Total

19

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BOWLING ANALYSIS. School 2nd XI. 0. M. R. W. Av. 1 9.00 1 9 M. S. Douglas 4 4.66 3 1 14 7 J. R. Frost 8.00 2 2 16 8 J. A. Denison A. Broadhurst 4.2 1 4 4 1.00 Douglas, Frost and Broadhurst each bowled one wide.

Richmond 1st XI. R. W. Av. 0. M. 3 3.66 5.2 1 11 F. Whittingham 1.00 6 6 0 5 D. H. Atkinson Atkinson bowled one wide.

BATTING. Not Total Highest Inns. Out. Runs. Score. Avge.

19.50 78 64 4 0 F. N. Buckler 44 12.40 62 5 0 J. M. Rucklidge 11.33 1 34 17 4 E. N. Dickinson 7.60 19 6 1 38 J. A. Denison 44 17 7.33 6 0 A. Broadhurst 9 7.00 0 14 2 P. A. Lockwood 12 5.33 6 0 32 D. Cole 4.17 0 25 11 6 J. R. Frost 13 9 3.25 4 0 M. S. Douglas 6 3.20 0 16 5 J. P. Pulleyn 3* 2.25 6 2 9 J. R. Scholey 4 1.67 3 0 5 J. S. Turnell Also batted: H. C. Belchamber, 1-0-5-5, and G. P. G. Stephenson, 2-1-0-0.

BOWLING. W. Avge.

M. R. 0.

4.17 25 6 14.2 5 A. Broadhurst 6.71 13 114 17 46 J. R. Frost 12 9.33 45 10 112 J. A. Denison 5 15.80 79 32 8 M. S. Douglas 21.00 13 2 84 4 J. P. Pulleyn Also bowled: G. P. G. Stephenson, 10-3-29-2.

COLTS XI MATCHES. COLTS XI v. GIGGLESWICK COLTS. Played at Giggleswick on 27th May. Result-Won by 30 runs.

Buckler won the toss and elected to bat. The opening partnership was soon broken, but when Buckler joined Lockwood, the pace became very fast, and they put on 30 in a quarter-of-an-hour. Broadhurst joined Buckler at 56 to form the biggest stand of the innings. They both went at 88, however, and the rest of the side batted poorly, and the innings closed quietly at 115.

Denison and Cole opened the attack, the former clean bowling Wilson with his first ball. The School bowlers completely mastered the game, and had sent back five opponents for the loss of 14 runs. A merry innings of 15 69

was made by Fowler, but at 38, with eight wickets down, it seemed only a matter of time before victory should come.

But at No. 9 a surprise came in the shape of Chapman, who punished Denison and Lockwood all round the wicket for 38 runs before the former clean bowled him. Chapman, incidentally, was given several lives, being dropped two or three times during his merry innings. The whole side were disposed of, however for 85, giving the School a lead of 30 runs.

SCHOOL COLTS. P. A. Lockwood, st, b Day D. Cole, c, b Newhouse F. N. Buckler, b Day J. S. Turnell, b Wilson A. Broadhurst, c, b Taylor J. R. Walters, st, b Wilson J. R. Frost, c, b Wilson J. R. Scholey, c, b Chapman J. A. Denison, c, b Fowler G. R. Morris, c, b Taylor R. Stratton, not out Extras (14 b, 1 lb) Total

10 6 30 7 37 0 0 2 10 0 0 15 115

GIGGLESWICK COLTS. P. F. Wilson, hit wicket, b Denison J. M. Newhouse, c, b Cole H. S. Taylor, c, b Denison P. Day, run out M. Fowler, c, b Lockwood R. L. Ashworth, c, b Frost A. Wood, c, b Denison G. R. Allen, b Lockwood K. C. Chapman, b Denison L. Domerod, c, b Frost P. Creswell, not out Extras (1 w, 4 b)

0 2 4 6 15 0 6 0 38 4 5 5

Total

85

COLTS XI v. AMPLEFORTH COLTS. Played at Ampleforth on June 7th.

Result—Lost by 35 runs.

The home side batted first on a hard and fast wicket, which did not suit our slow bowlers. However, with two wickets down for 15, prospects were good. But Bamford, at No. 4, had no respect for slow bowling, and by a solo effort put on 45 for the 3rd wicket before he was bowled by Lockwood. With only four wickets down for 95, Ampleforth showed every likelihood of making a big score, but Broad70

hurst and Lockwood dismissed the tail for 30 runs, only Codrington, who remained unbeaten for 16, showed any resistance.

Lockwood, who had already distinguished himself as a bowler by taking 5 wickets for 20, now settled down, and proceeded to give a fine display of batting. Cole hit freely for 14, but Buckler was not on form. Frost ran himself out for 4, but Lockwood and Turrell added 26 for the fifth wicket. With only two wickets in hand and 40 behind, the School attempted to play out time and only failed by three minutes with the score at 87.

AMPLEFORTH COLTS. H. S. Hare, b Morris B. C. David, c Cole, b Denison M. Q. Hobden, b Lockwood J. Bamford, b Lockwood J. R. Bertelsen, 1.b.w., b Frost K. E. Reynolds, b Lockwood P. Codrington, not out J. S. Leatham, b Lockwood R. T. J. Davey, c Broadhurst, b Lockwood M. Hall, b Broadhurst R. Flisher, b Broadhurst Extras (12b, 2 lb) Total

8 6 8 52 7 0 16 4 0 12 0 14 127

Bowling—Lockwood, 5 for 20; Broadhurst, 2 for 0.

SCHOOL COLTS. 22 P. A. Lockwood, c Codrington, b Reynolds 14 D. Cole, b Hobden 5 F. N. Buckler, b Hall 4 J. R. Frost, run out 7 A. Broadhurst, b Flisher 4 J. S. Turner, b Bamford 1 J. R. Walters, b Bamford 13 J. R. Scholey, b Hobden 2 J. A. Denison, l.b.w., b Hall 0 G. R. Morris, b Hobden 5 R. Stratton, not out 10 Extras (8 b, 2 w) Total

87

Bowling—Hobden, 3 for 28; Hall, 4 for 16; Bamford, 2 for 10.

SCHOOL COLTS v. DURHAM COLTS. Played at Home on June 28th.

Result—Won by 6 wickets.

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Denison in three overs, without a run being scored, and against further accurate bowling, half the side were dismissed with double figures just on the board. With such a start, it was only a matter of time for the remaining wickets to fall, and in less than an hour the home side were walking back to the pavilion with 26 runs to get. Denison, who bowled six maidens out of his nine overs, finished with the astounding analysis of 6 wickets for 4 runs.

The School innings opened almost as disastrously, Cole and Lockwood being out with two runs to their credit.

Buckler and Broadhurst batted steadily, and took the score to 26 before the latter was easily stumped, and it was left to Turnell to score the winning hit. After tea, the School continued to bat and scored 84 for 7 wickets.

DURHAM COLTS. G. Holmes, b Denison R. Russell, c Cole, b Lockwood P. Cornish, b Denison W. R. Pickering, l.b.w., b Denison R. A. Sparrow, c Stratton, b Denison W. Ingram, c Stratton, b Denison J. Waddington, b Lockwood F. Spencer, st Stratton, b Broadhurst J. R. Anderson, c & b Lockwood H. Lord, b Denison J. R. Pearson, not out Extras (4 b)

0 4 0 0 0 2 5 6 2 2 1 4 26

Total

Bowling—Denison, 6 for 4; Lockwood, 3 for 17; Broadhurst, 1 for 1.

SCHOOL COLTS. P. A. Lockwood, b Ingram D. Cole, c Waddington, b Anderson J. A. Denison, l.b.w., b Sparrow F. Buckler, b Anderson A. Broadhurst, st Spencer, b Sparrow J. S. Turnell, b Anderson J. R. Frost, c Waddington, b Sparrow J. R. Scholey, not out J. Caley, not out Extras (5 b, 1 w)

0 2 4 36 5 26 1 3 1 6 84

Total

R. S. Stratton and D. P. Davison did not bat.

Bowling—Ingram, 1 for 18; Anderson, 3 for 14; Sparrow, 3 for 19. Anderson bowled one wide.

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COLTS XI v. WORKSOP COLTS. Played at York on 12th July.

Result—Lost by 6 wickets.

Buckler won the toss and elected to bat. After a slow start, the School batting livened up considerably, assisted notably by Frost (17) and Broadhurst (23). But with 8 wickets down for 107, it seemed only a matter of time for the remaining wickets to fall, but Walters at No. 9 played a Marathon innings for his 61 not out, hitting hard all round the wicket, at the expense of eight Worksop bowlers, and with Caley keeping his end up well for 17, they took the score to 167 to enable Buckler to declare close on 5 p.m.

With less than two hours in which to get the runs, it seemed probable that the visitors would force a draw, for when the first wicket fell after half-an-hour's play, only 27 runs were recorded. The second wicket pair, Coulthurst and O'Neill, throwing caution to the winds, decided to make a bid for victory, and by putting on 120 in 11 hours, they gave a fine display of how loose balls should be hit. For the School bowlers, instead of continuing to keep the game well in hand, literally gave it away by bowling a succession of long hops, half and full volleys chiefly on the on-side, to give the visitors a victory with 5 minutes to spare.

SCHOOL COLTS. P. A. Lockwood, run out D. Cole, c Parker, b Coulthurst J. A. Denison, c Miller, b Carmichael F. N. Buckler, l.b.w., b Carmichael A. Broadhurst, b Ruston J. R. Frost, b Ruston J. S. Turnell, b Ruston J. R. Scholey, l.b.w., b Ruston J. R. Walters, not out J. P. Caley, c & b Warren Extras (6 b, 2 lb, 1 w, 7 nb) Total (for 9 wickets dec.)

10 3 7 5 23 17

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8 61 17 16 169

R. A. Stratton did not bat.

WORKSOP COLTS. K. A. Warren, b Frost J. H. Coulthurst, st Stratton, b Denison B. O'Neill, l.b.w., b Lockwood J. E. C. Hill, not out R. A. Parker, c Scholey, b Denison Extras (3 b)

10 59 77 15 4 3

Total (for 4 wickets)

168

P. A. Thompson, J. C. Carmichael, K. Hatch, E. J. Taylor, L. A. Miller, G. W. Ruston did not bat.

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INTER-HOUSE CRICKET. Semi-final. Temple 82. The Rise 83 for 2.

This match was continued for two days owing to the interference of bad light towards the end of the first day's play, at which time the Rise had scored 43 for the loss of two wickets.

Temple won the toss and decided to bat. Lynch and Bennett opened, and batted steadily for some considerable time, before Bennett skied a ball from Frost to square leg and was well caught by Cameron, who had run in from the boundary. 27 runs were now on the board and the next two wickets fell cheaply for the loss of 6 runs, Morison and Brown (G. C.) claiming them. After Broadhurst had been dismissed by a fine catch by Morris at square-leg, Brown (K. C.) and Holt came in to provide a brief but bright interlude of fierce hitting. Lynch, after making 31 very valuable runs, was caught at square leg trying to turn a leg break from Douglas round the corner for four. In the hands of Butler and Morison the innings closed undramatically with the score at 82.

After tea, Morison and Cole opened the innings for the Rise, but Cole was soon well caught by Wright off Brown (K. C.), who was keeping an immaculate length, his first five overs being maidens. Broadhurst was then brought on for Lynch, and in his first over claimed Cameron l.b.w. The score now stood at 23, and from then onwards both Butler and Morison batted confidently, although Morison was missed early on in his innings at mid-wicket. This later proved to be a very costly mistake. When bad light stopped play the score stood at 43 for 2, Morison having made 30.

Play was resumed on the Monday on a very wet wicket, which gave little help to fast bowlers. Lynch and Brown (K. C.) opened the attack, but their labours were unrewarded and it was obvious from the state of the ground that slow bowlers might be more successful. Butler batted slowly but confidently, whereas Morison was in a more aggressive mood, and after he had passed the 50 mark, a magnificent total for an Inter-House match, he crashed a six on to the nearby golf course. The match ended with both batsmen undefeated, the score standing at 83 for 2.

Throughout the innings the Temple ground fielding was excellent, although some of their returns to the wicket were rather erratic.

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TEMPLE HOUSE. L. W. Bennett, c Cameron, b Frost R. C. Lynch, c Morris, b Douglas E. N. Dickenson, l.b.w., b Morison J. A. Denison, b Brown (G. C.) A. Broadhurst, c Morris, b Douglas Brown (K. C.), c Douglas, b Butler J. G. Holt, c Cole, b Morison R. W. Wright, b Butler N. A. C. Chudleigh, c & b Butler P. A. Andrew, b Morison K. Johnston, not out Extras (1 w, 4b)

8 31 4 0 4 11 9 5 2 3 0 5 82

Total THE RISE. I. D. C. Morison, not out D. Cole, c Wright, b Brown (K. C.) T. F. Cameron, 1.b.w., b Broadhurst J. H. Butler, not out Extras (1 lb)

60 3 6 13 1 83

Total (for 2 wickets)

Steele, Douglas, Brown (G. C.), Frost, Stephenson, Morris and Coombe did not bat.

BOWLING ANALYSIS. The Rise.

I. D. C. Morison J. H. Butler J. R. Frost G. C. Brown M. S. Douglas R. C. Lynch K. C. Brown A. Broadhurst J. A. Denison

0. M. 7 15 9 2 4 1 6 2 5 1 Temple House.

0. M. 11 1 12 7 9 1 7 —

R. 19 28 11 8 11

W. 3 3 1 1 2

Av. 6.33 9.33 11.00 8.00 5.50

R. 21 18 19 23

W. — 1 1 —

Av. — 18.00 19.00 —

INTER-HOUSE CRICKET FINAL. Final. School House 83. The Rise 93 for 4.

This match was played on Wednesday, July 26th, and was noteworthy for the dramatic collapse of the first five School House wickets and the amazing recovery made afterwards by the " tail," which took the score from 8 for 5 wickets to a sum total of 83.

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School House won the toss and elected to bat on an easy paced wicket. Rucklidge and Lockwood opened and immediately there was a collapse owing to a fine bowling feat

by Morison, who, in his first four overs, claimed four wickets for the loss of one run. He clean bowled two of the batsmen and the other two fell to catches, one of which was a magnificent one-handed effort by Frost fielding at second slip. Lockwood having been, run out, five wickets were down for the loss of 8 runs. Walters now came in to partner Milburn and these two batsmen took the score up to 49. Walters, with 21 valuable runs to his credit, was then unfortunately run out owing to an indecisive call. Milburn, who had played a true captain's innings, then sent up an easy catch to point from one of Butler's leg-spinners and everyone thought that the innings was virtually over. This was not so, for Scholey and Sleight hit freely to carry the score up to 83, and it was not until Douglas came on in place of Butler that the last two wickets were taken, Douglas bowling the last two batsmen in his first over.

Morison and Cole opened the innings for the Rise, and Cole had bad luck when he was caught in attempting to hit at a rank long hop from Sleight. Butler then came in to partner Morison, who, after a shaky start in which he twice propelled catches into the slips which were not accepted, went on to score 36 before he was caught at the wicket by Graham from Milburn's leg-break. This partnership had added 60 runs and Butler, batting with great ease, went on to score 34 before being caught at short fine leg by Rucklidge, who had run across from first slip. Meanwhile Steele, in trying to force the pace, was caught at extra cover, and it remained for Frost and Cameron to knock off the runs.

Cameron passed the School House total of 83 with a neat late cut, and then hit two successive fours with the greatest nonchalance. The innings then closed with the score at 93 for the loss of 4 wickets, and the Rise had won the Cricket Cup by the handsome margin of 6 wickets.

SCHOOL HOUSE. P. A. Lockwood, run out J. M. Rucklidge, b Morison F. N. Buckler, c Morris, b Morison H. A. Milburn, c Morison, b Butler P. R. G. Graham, c Frost, b Morison J. S. Turnell, b Morison J. R. Walters, run out J. R. Scholey, not out Caley, b Morison J. I. Sleight, b Douglas J. P. Pulleyn, b Douglas Extras (1 w, 2 b) Total

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0 0 0 26 1 0 21 10 1 21 0 3 83

THE RISE. 36 I. D. C. Morison, c Graham, b Milburn 1 D. Cole, c Scholey, b Sleight 34 J. H. Butler, c Rucklidge, b Pulleyn 4 F. F. Steele, c Milburn, b Pulleyn 2 J. R. Frost, not out 10 T. F. Cameron, not out 6 Extras (4 b, 2 nb) Total (for 4 wickets) 93 Douglas, Brown, Stephenson, Morris and Coombe did not bat.

BOWLING ANALYSIS. The Rise.

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M. R. W. Av. 13 I. D. C. Morison 5 23 5 4.60 J. H. Butler 14 3 34 1 34.00 5 1 13 — J. R. Frost M. S. Douglas 4 3 5 2 2.50 2 — 5 — G. C. Brown School House.

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M. R. W. Av. J. I. Sleight 8 2 25 1 25.00 12 1 31 1 H. A. Milburn 31.00 P. A. Lockwood 4 — 10 — 2 — 7 — J. R. Scholey 3 — 14 J. P. Pulleyn 2 7.00

JUNIOR HOUSE CRICKET. In the semi-final, School House beat Temple by 94 runs.

School House batted first and, by combined effort rather than individual brilliance, scored 111. Middleton (19) , Killick (17), Davison (14) and Greenwood (13) were the highest scorers. The best bowler was Harding with 5 for 34, but Brockbank took 2 for 21 with spinners of doubtful origin and Bulmer 2 for 23.

Temple collapsed completely and were all out for 17.

Anderson, with quick leg-breaks, took 7 for 6, including a hat-trick.

SCHOOL HOUSE. 8 A. S. Clephan, b Battrick 19 D. G. Middleton, c Bulmer, b Brockbank 14 E. P. Davison, b Harding 6 J. A. Cato, c Anderson, b Brockbank 17 C. S. N. Killick, b Harding 5 M. M. Banker, b Harding K. Greenwood, l.b.w., b Bulmer 13 0 R. A. Stratton, b Harding 5 D. Anderson, c Doherty, b Harding 8 G. W. Vero, b Bulmer D. J. G. B. Burton, not out 0 Extras (14 b, 1 lb, 1w) 16 Total 111 Bowling—Bulmer, 2 for 23; Battrick, 1 for 13; Harding, 5 for 34; Shearston, 0 for 5; Brockbank, 2 for 23.

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TEMPLE HOUSE. G. M. Cave, b Vero H. C. Belchamber, b Anderson J. T. Brockbank, b Cato G. W. Harding, b Anderson E. A. Shearston, c Davison, b Anderson E. N. Bulmer, b Anderson A. Battrick, b Anderson W. B. Anderson, b Anderson A. J. Doherty, b Cato G. E. K. Reynolds, c Killick, b Anderson J. M. Inglis, not out

1 2 8 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 0

Total

17

Bowling—Vero, 1 for 7; Anderson, 7 for 6; Cato, 2 for 4.

In the final, School House beat Clifton Rise by 124 runs to 52. Middleton and Davison gave School House a good start by adding 32 for the first wicket, but here four wickets fell. Clephan swung his bat and was eighth out at 73, and Anderson hit 3 sixes to mid-wicket in a good innings of 41 not out. He and Burton added 50 for the last wicket.

Ramsden had 3 wickets for 9 runs and Ruddock (G. F.) 3 for 15.

The Rise batting was not very strong and apart from two hits from Wright (R. A.), one from Brown (A. C.) and one from Taylor, it had little to say for itself. Anderson again was the best bowler for School House with 5 for 11.

SCHOOL HOUSE. G. Middleton, 1.b.w., b Ramsden D. E. P. Davison, c Murray, b Ruddock J. A. Cato, l.b.w., b Ruddock A. S. Clephan, run out C. S. N. Killick, b Ramsden M. M. Barker, c Hillyard, b Ruddock K. Greenwood, c & b Ramsden D. Anderson, not out G. W. Vero, b Short R. A. Stratton, b Murray D. J. G. B. Burton, run out Extras (14 b, 1 lb)

10 18 0 21 0 1 1 41 13 1 2 16 124

Total

Bowling—Murray, 1 for 19; Shillitoe, 0 for 33; Ruddock (G. F.), 3 for 15; Ramsden, 3 for 9; Short, 1 for 18; Dodd, 0 for 15.

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CLIFTON RISE. K. Ramsden, b Clephan Dodd, b Anderson H. L. Taylor, b Anderson A. C. Brown, run out C. M. Robson, b Cato R. A. Wright, c Vero, b Clephan A. A. Short, not out J. B. Shillitoe, c Vero, b Anderson E. J. Hillyard, b Anderson G. F. Ruddock, b Anderson Murray, c Anderson, b Clephan Extras (8 b, 4 lb, 2 w) Total

2 5 5 8 0 9 6 2 0 0 1 14 52

Bowling—Clephan, 3 for 11; Anderson, 5 for 11; Cato, 1 for 8; Vero, 0 for 5; Burton, 0 for 3.

ROWING. This year the Rowing was greatly handicapped by lack of weight among the oarsmen. G. E. Shepherd, last year's captain, and C. M. Robson, both old colours, returned with five junior oarsmen. This disallowed the 1st and 2nd IV's to enter for any maiden events.

Later in the term the remaining maiden oarsmen in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd IV's were taken, but it was too late, for although they rowed very well indeed they were not ready for racing.

It was surprising that in nearly every Regatta the School crew lost to the finalists and gave them the hardest race.

LEEDS UNIVERSITY. The two 1st School crews went over to Leeds to row the Leeds University 2nd and 3rd IV's.

After a good start the School 2nd IV took the lead, and after two " tens " in which Couldwell increased the rate of striking to " 41," he took the lead and passed the finish 21 lengths ahead.

The 1st IV then took the water with a determination to do the same. Both crews got a bad start, but the School soon began to creep up, and over a longer course won by three lengths.

NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL. This year the two 1st IV's rowed Nottingham at home in their annual fixture.

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Owing to the centre-seated boats Nottingham were not at all at home, and unfortunately both boats suffered several mishaps which allowed our crews to win easily by several lengths.

YORK REGATTA. The School, this year, entered four crews into York Regatta, 1st IV for White Rose, 2nd IV for Regatta Challenge Cup, 3rd IV for the " John E. Gibbs " Challenge Bowl, 4th IV for Maiden Challenge Bowl.

The 1st IV drew York City R.C., and after getting a good start did not put the required number of strokes to keep level and by Scarborough Bridge they were LI- lengths down. However, with a magnificent " take-in " they regained the 1 lengths all but 3 feet. York City lost the final by a similar margin.

The 2nd IV drew St. John's College 1st IV, and after keeping a steady " 40 " the whole of the short course, lost by two lengths.

The 3rd IV lost the first round, but the 4th IV beat Talkin Tarn by 3 lengths, but lost by a close margin to York City R.C. DURHAM REGATTA. The first IV was drawn against King's College at Durham in the " Lady Anne Lampton " Cup. The crew got a fair start, but did not succeed in putting in as many strokes as King's College for the first half of the course, and soon were 11 lengths down. After improving for the second half of the course, they lost by 2 lengths. King's College won the final by three lengths.

TEES REGATTA. The School was represented at Tees Regatta by a scratch maiden crew consisting of the maiden oarsmen in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd crews. Although they rowed very well indeed they were badly handicapped by lack of weight and lost to the finalists by 11- lengths.

TYNE REGATTA. The 1st IV, with J. T. Brockbank as bow instead of C. M. Robson, who was in the maiden crew, and the Tees crew went to Tyne Regatta.

After getting a good start in very bad conditions, the 1st IV were level with Berwick A.R.C. and Tees A.B.C. Unfortunately, however, half way down the course bow lost his slide which compelled him to row fixed seat. For the 80

rest of the course the crew gradually lagged behind and lost by 2 lengths.

The maiden crew got a very good start against Talkin Tarn, who were soon a length down. Their weight (13 stones at) soon told in the rough water and they won by one length. Talkin Tarn won the final by 3 lengths.

The crews were as follows :— 1st IV.—Bow, C. M. Robson ; (2) H. L. Taylor ; (3) R. W. Wright ; Stroke, G. E. Shepherd ; Cox, K. A. Warren.

2nd IV.—Bow, J. H. T. Hunter ; (2) J. B. Shillitoe ; (3) J. T. Brockbank ; Stroke J. M. Couldwell ; Cox, K. Johnston.

3rd IV.—Bow, J. A. Cato ; (2) E. P. Bulmer ; (3) G. M. C-ave ; Stroke, H. D. Revill ; Cox, J. Donaldson.

Maiden IV.—Bow, G. M. Cave ; (2) E. P. Bulmer ; (3) C. M. Robson ; Stroke, J. M. Couldwell ; Cox, K. Johnston.

SWIMMING. SWIMMING SPORTS, SUMMER TERM, 1939.

There were many innovations introduced this year for the swimming sports. The system of points was revised and it was decided that 5 and 3 points should be allotted to persons coming in first and second respectively in either a Junior or Senior event, and in the Inter-House Relay 10 points for the winning House and 5 points for the runners-up. The timing was taken and announced for each event, and it was also decided that nobody under 16 should be allowed to enter for a senior event.

After the events, Mr. Rhodes' crazy divers gave an exhibition of daring dives and antics in the water which were very much appreciated by a large crowd of spectators.

The Rise gained the " Kazerooni " Cup for the sixth year in succession by an overwhelming margin.

Clifton Rise-73 points.

Temple House-311- points.

School House-221A points.

Events.

(1) Junior Breast-stroke (42 2/5th secs.), 2 lengths.

(1) R. E. Dodd (Rise).

(2) H. Ping (Rise).

(2) Senior Breast-stroke (1 m. 37 3/5th secs.), 4 lengths.

(1) P. Ruddock (Rise).

(2) G. K. Reynolds (Temple).

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(3) Junior Plunge (45 ft. 2 in.).

(1) D. C. Thompson (Rise).

(2) P. G. R. Dench (Temple).

(4) Senior Dive.

(1) R. A. Wright (Rise).

(2) N. Porter (Temple).

Senior Free-style (35 secs.), 2 lengths.

(1) J. H. Butler (Rise).

(2) J. R. Scholey (School House).

(6) Junior Free-style (15 secs.), 1 length.

(1) M. M. Barker (School House).

(2) G. Long (Temple).

(7) Senior Plunge (41 ft. 2 in.).

(1) N. Porter (Temple).

(2) J. H. Butler (Rise).

(8) Junior Obstacle Race (48 1/5th secs.).

(1) R. E. Dodd (Rise).

(2) J. A. Denison (Temple).

(9) Senior Obstacle Race (48 3/5th secs.).

(1) J. H. Butler (Rise).

(2) P. Ruddock (Rise).

(10) Junior Dive.

(1) R. E. Dodd (Rise).

(2) F. N. Buckler (School House), G. Long (Temple).

(11) Senior Back-stroke (50 4/5th secs.), 2 lengths.

(1) P. Ruddock (Rise).

(2) J. H. Butler (Rise).

(12) Junior Back-stroke (43 4/5th secs.), 2 lengths.

(1) G. Long (Temple).

(2) R. J. McKinlay (School House).

(13) Junior Breast-stroke (style).

(1) R. E. Dodd (Rise).

(2) H. Ping (Rise).

(14) Senior Breast-stroke (style).

(1) G. K. Reynolds (Temple).

(2) P. Ruddock (Rise).

(15) Inter-House Relay Race (1 min. 4 secs.), 4 lengths.

(1) School House.

(2) Clifton Rise.

Teams in the Relay Race— Clifton Rise.

Temple House.

School House.

J. H. Butler.

G. Long.

F. N. Buckler.

G. P. G. Stephenson .P. G. R. Dench.

J. R. Scholey.

R. E. Dodd.

G. K. Reynolds.

M. M. Barker.

J. B. Shillitoe.

J. A. Denison.

R. J. McKinlay.

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TENNIS. This season two new grass courts were available near Albany House, and it was possible for each House to have its own court and still keep some aside for matches.

A professional was in attendance on three afternoons a week throughout the term, and about sixty boys availed themselves of the coaching, for which no extra charge was made, and balls were provided by the School. On the average each boy had eight half-hour lessons in tactics and stroke production.

Several younger players showed very great promise and received special attention in the hope of building up a strong team two years hence.

Open and Junior Tournaments took place and revealed much stronger entries this year.

Matches were played at home and away against Ampleforth, and though lost, produced a higher standard of tennis than is customary from boaters and cricketers.

The School was represented by •J. H. Butler (captain), T. F. Cameron, J. T. Brockbank, W. B. Smyth (Hon. Sec.), H. C. Belchamber and E. P. Bulmer.

O.T.C. NEWS.

The contingent was unable to attend Military Sunday at York Minster, as the term started rather later than usual.

Parades last term were changed to Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings, giving an afternoon a week to practice for the General Inspection. The contingent was inspected on June 20th by Field-Marshal Sir Cyril J. Deverell, C.B., G.C.B. Owing to rain only the ceremonial was carried out in the open. After the inspection and the march past, No. 1 platoon was lectured on the tactical scheme they would have done in the open. The lecture was given by two senior N.C.O.'s on the blackboard and sand-table. In another form-room, No. 2 platoon was doing map reading and fiekl signals, whilst No. 3 platoon was having weapon training and arms drill in the squash courts.

The inspection over, practice for the inter-house section competition began in earnest. Rain again marred the day and sections had to be tested in the squash courts and form rooms. The winning section was that of L./Cpl. Parker (School House) with Sgt. Douglas's (Clifton Rise) second, and Cpl. Dickinson's (Temple) third.

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K. Greenwood, P. A. Andrew, J. A. Cato, R. M. S. Parker and M. S. Douglas all passed Certificate " A " Theoretical last term.

The following promotions took place last term:— To Sergeant: Cpl. J. H. Butler, Cpl. J. B. Shillitoe and Cpl. M. S. Douglas.

To Corporal: L./Cpl. G. W. Vero, L./Cpl. E. N. Dickinson.

To Lance-Corporal: Cadet R. M. S. Parker, Cadet K. Greenwood, Cadet P. A. Andrew and Cadet J. A. Cato.

Extracts from the Report on the General Inspection.

Drill. The new drill was adopted with good results.

The contingent was very steady on parade and marched well. Arms drill—satisfactory.

Weapon Training. This was carried out in the squash courts owing to the rain. Section commanders, anxious to give correct orders, did not always see that they were carried out.

Tactical Training. The scheme was carried out on the blackboard and sand-table. The Certificate " A " instructors showed sound knowledge and confidence.

Satisfactory progress is Leing Technical Training. made with the signalling.

Post Certificate " A " Training. The section commanders showed plenty of sound knowledge and confidence.

Discipline. Very good.

Turn-Out. Well turned out in all respects.

General Remarks. The Inspecting Officer was very satisfied with the progress of the young officers-to-be.

O.T.C. CAMP, 1939.

This year there have been no official O.T.C. Camps, as the existing ones are needed to house temporarily the new Militia. Instead our contingent, together with contingents from Worksop College, Repton and King Edward's School, Birmingham, attended a voluntary camp at Worksop.

The contingent, 46 strong, arrived at Worksop College on the afternoon of Monday, 31st July. Sleeping quarters consisted of one large dormitory and one smaller one.

The following day began with reveille at 7.30 a.m.

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contingent was allotted its own area in which to carry out its training, and later in the mornings inter-contingent mock-battles were indulged in From 2.30 p.m. onwards cadets were left to their own devices, town leave in to Worksop being permitted. At eight o'clock each night there was a sing-song in the college's theatre,. and on Thursday night a talking picture was shown. Lights out was at ten o'clock.

On Thursday all four contingents carried out combined manoeuvres in which No. 2 Platoon distinguished itself by being wiped out. One section then made a mimic charge for the benefit of a Press photographer, and wrought further confusion.

The camp ended on Friday, 4th August. Thanks are due to Worksop for a very enjoyable and instructive camp.

SHOOTING. SUMMER TERM. As during last summer term, a few people went down to Strensall and had some practice on the open range with the .303 rifle. This took place usually on a Thursday afternoon.

The shooting for the annual competition took place on the miniature range and resulted as follows:1st Competition. Grouping and Snap-ShootingWright, R. W., Cole, D., and Croasdale.

2nd Competition. 200 and 500 yards— Inglis, Harding, G. W., and Langstaff.

The Whole Course (3rd Competition) — Shepherd, G. E., Earle, Steele, and Chudleigh.

Best Individual Shot. R. W. Wright.

Best Recruit. Langstaff.

The Inter-House averages were taken on the whole House.

Temple, 51.

School House, 48.6.

Rise, 46.2.

Temple House won the Inter-House Competition (Teams of four).

Temple—Wright, R. W. (76), Inglis (76), Harding, G. W. (72), Brockbank, J. T. (69). Total, 293.

School House. Shepherd, G. E. (76), Earle (72), Revill (70), Buckler (65). Total, 283.

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Clifton Rise. Cole (80), Robson (72), Wright, R. A. (67), Steele (64). Total, 283.

The shooting VIII has had no matches this term. The School's place in the " Country Life " Shooting competition last term was twelfth out of seventy-five entries, which is an excellent result.

SENIOR SCHOOL SCOUTS. At the beginning of term, it was decided to hold the weekly parade on Tuesday after O.T.C. from 6 to 7-30 p.m., so that we could fit in a much longer uninterrupted parade.

The arrangement proved very successful, but it was unfortunate that the School Certificate candidates were unable to attend many parades.

In spite of much bad weather we were able to get through several tests including some first class. As we were unable to have a camp at the end of term, we took the opportunity of sending one or two pairs of 2nd class scouts off on their 1st class journeys. Although a little inexperienced, these scouts showed that they were quite capable of putting their scouting knowledge to practical use. It was a great pity that we could not have sent more.

At the end of term a party of School House scouts spent a very wet week-end in Aldby Park, camping fairly near the St. Olave's Troop, but in spite of the weather they all managed to keep very cheerful and returned home none the worse for their adventure.

Apart from tests and badge work we have spent some interesting parades. We attempted some bridging, and were grateful for the services of a small Cub to te4 the strength of the finished work !! We had a treasure hunt, but this proved to be rather too subtle for most. The last parade was taken up with a " Pentathlon." This included five events, varying from archery to chariot races. Many competitors made it a very amusing parade.

This term concluded the first year of the Patrol competition for the challenge shield, presented by the Headmaster. Congratulations to P. L. Beetham and the rest of the Otters Patrol on being the first winners.

Next term we are starting classes for the Public School Scouter's Certificate. We hope that past members of the troop and any old scouts who are interested will make use 86

of this opportunity so that they may be able to instil the high ideals of the Scout movement into others when they have left school.

Finally, we must thank all those who have so generously helped to make this a succesful term.

PROVISIONAL RUGBY FIXTURE LIST. 1st XV.

1 One or two matches not yet definitely fixed.

Durham School ...

Home K.O.Y.L.I. Home Ampleforth College ...

Home Denstone College Away ...

Headingley " A " Home Giggleswick School ...

Away York ...

Home Away Mount St. Mary's College Home Worksop College ...

Trent College Home Yorkshire Wanderers Home Leeds Grammar School Home Home Old Peterites 2nd XV. Away Sat., Oct. 7th. York " B " Away Wed., Oct. 18th. Drax G.S. 1st XV Home Wed., Oct. 25th. Ripon G.S. 1st XV Home Sat., Nov. 4th. Giggleswick School Away Wed., Nov. 15th. Ampleforth College Home Wed., Nov. 22nd. Drax G.S. 1st XV Away Sat., Nov. 25th. Worksop College Away Sat., Dec. 9th. Leeds G.S. Colts X V. Sat., Oct. 21st. Worksop College Away Sat., Nov. 11th. Giggleswick School ...

Away Away Wed., Dec. 6th. Richmond School 2nd XV Wed., Dec. 13th. Ampleforth College ... ...

Home A match is being arranged with Durham School Colts.

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

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who have been in St. Olave's for several years move up into the Senior School. This year there are about 20 boys leaving us, and, of these, five have been in the Junior School quite a long time as they started in Form J1 in 1934 when we were in the old St. Olave's on the other side of the road.

We wish all our leaving boys every success in the future.

The term has been a very busy one, and we think very successful. We have had no illnesses to speak of, our VIth Form boys did quite well in the Scholarship examination, and our cricket team has had an excellent season in spite of the poor weather during part of the term.

We should like to congratulate F. L. Duffield, J. K. Andrew, J. D. Taylor Thompson and J. D. Bulmer on winning awards in the Scholarship examination to St. Peter's. We also congratulate Mr. K. G. Chilman (coach), P. M. Steele (captain) and the St. Olave's cricket team on their very creditable results. We have heard it said that St. Olave's boys played very good cricket.

The weather favoured us particularly for our annual Whit-Monday holiday and outing. The boarders again travelled by a different route, but managed to arrive at the same farm, where they enjoyed the customary huge tea, and afterwards made the usual mess of the farmer's straw stack. On the journey we were all very interested at Castle Howard lake where we saw some cygnets and heard that two had been pulled under water and eaten by a large pike. The rather curious " maze " by the roadside, near Dalby, occupied our attention for a time. The local people call it " Troytown," but the reason for this seems to us very obscure. At the end of the day Mrs. Ping gave several prizes for the keenest and most unusual Natural History specimens and observations.

The swimming baths were ready quite early this term, and we had a spell of very warm weather to enjoy the dip before Prep. Mr. Harding has been very keen to teach us to swim in the P.T. periods, and many boys have made good progress. The recognised School swimming test for the Junior School is now 2 lengths breast stroke, and 1 length on the back without using hands. The following boys have passed this test and have received the Certificate:— P. Chilman, G. Cottom, P. Dodd, S. Forshaw, F. B. Harnby, G. Pearson, A. G. Reynolds, C. Shepherd, D. M. Hart, D. Janes, M. Norwood, C. Price, D. Sim, E. Sheriff, W. Stratton, I. Taylor.

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objects are brought in for explanation and discussion.

Perhaps not so surprising when one thinks of the number of keen little eyes on the look out! Among the more unusual specimens were a Jay, several Shrew Mice, a Grey Squirrel and a Mole.

John Blackburn is to be congratulated on his very neatly arranged collection of Wild Flowers, found during the Easter holidays, for which he gained a prize, and W. Chantry had the distinction of bringing in a fairly uncommon wild flower—the Climbing Corydalis, which gained the due reward. Some few boys have been very keen on fishing during some of their spare time, though the catches have not included anything large. It has been proved, however, that Gudgeon are fit to eat !

Other interests and crazes have had their innings from time to time, e.g., paper aeroplanes, a dirt track with toy cars (at which Fawcett and " Nipper " excelled, we believe), and a mysterious " going on " in the wood which involved much hard labour and the loss of a precious hammer.

After the examinations were finished the Scout Camp was held at Aldby Park again with the kind permission of Colonel Darley. The week-end proved all too short and the camp was thoroughly enjoyed.

And so we must bring our record of the term to the end-of-term arrangements and School Commemoration.

We were very pleased indeed to see such a good number of Day Boys at the Commemoration Service in the School Chapel, and we feel sure that the impressive service will have helped to make them realize that the Junior School is a definite part of the Royal School of St. Peter.

In this connection we should like to say that the Junior School is particularly proud of the fact that two Old Olavites have been Head of St. Peter's during the course of the last year, A. C. W. Ping during the Christmas term, and J. T. Brockbank during the next two terms.

May we hope that more Old Olavites will follow their good example !

ST. OLAVE'S. VALETE.

Day Boys.

J. K. Andrew (to Senior School).

J. D. Bulmer (to Senior School).

G. D. Cottom (to Senior School).

R. F. Dawson (to Senior School).

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R. M. Garth (to Senior Sch ool).

A. Gaze (to Senior School) P. E. Hannon (to Senior Sc hool).

F. B. S. Harnby (to Senior School).

K. R. G. Harper (to Senior School).

A. G. Reynolds (to Senior School).

J. D. Taylor Thompson (to Senior School).

H. Walker (to Senior Scho ol).

W. H. Wellburn (to Senior School).

G. Wilson (to Senior Schoo I).

C. P. D. Boocock.

R. L. Davidge.

G. B. Pearson.

J. K. G. Shearman.

E. Sheriff.

Boarders.

D. Naylor.

F. L. Duffield (to Senior Sc hool).

P. McD. Steele (to Senior S chool).

I. Tayler (to Senior School ) J. E. Thompson (to Senior School).

Day Boys.

C. M. Bainton.

K. A. Boyes.

W. J. Clark.

F. E. Dennis.

R. A. Faulding.

D. B. Gray.

V. B. Gregory.

J. N. Harrison.

Boarders.

J. H. Amos.

S. H. Amos.

R. L. Hutchinson.

E. B. Lewis.

SALVETE. R. F. Harrison.

T. Harrison.

P. M. Gowen.

R. McL. Lockwood.

W. J. P. Roseigh.

N. B. Burgess.

F. G. Davis.

R. C. Anderson.

E. D. McKinney.

P. A. Speight.

E. G. Thompson.

P. Simpson.

ST. OLAVE'S SPORTS. For the first time the Sports were held separately from those of Saint Peter's, and in the Summer term. The scheme proved most successful and will be adopted permanently. The weather was perfect and the standard of performance was very good. Hart, in particular, ran very well, but he must learn not to attempt too much. It is far better to compete in two or three events than to enter 90

for everything and finish the afternoon completely " done."

It is interesting to note that both places in the senior high jump were secured by boys who attempted the Western Roll.

This jump should be practiced from the start by those who wish to be really good at this event. The Relay, a quarterof-a-mile with five changes, showed that it is not speed alone which wins the race. The Day Boys won because they had practised the change-overs with care. Many yards can be gained by a really good change, as was shown on several occasions in this race. The Tug-of-war, a new event, was most entertaining, since there was always the chance that the rope might not " take the strain " as successfully as the competitors, and that the coaches might throw an apoplectic fit.

We should like to thank Mrs. Dronfield very much for presenting the cups and other prizes so well at the end of the meeting.

ST. OLAVE'S SPORTS, 1939.

100 Yards—Open.

1st, Hart ; 2nd, Bulmer. Time, 12 2/5th secs.

80 Yards—Under 12.

1st, M. Lynch ; 2nd Weig hill. Time, 11 secs.

60 Yards—Under 101.

1st, Cadell ; 2nd, Andrew s. Time, 8 4/5th secs.

High Jump—Open.

1st, Pearson ; 2nd, Daws on. Height, 4 ft. 3 in.

High Jump—Under 12.

1st, Weighill ; 2nd, Garb utt. Height, 3 ft. 10 in.

High Jump—Under 101.

1st, Cadell ; 2nd, Andrew s. Height, 3 ft. 5 in.

Long Jump—Open.

1st, Dawson ; 2nd, Hart. Distance, 14 ft. 5 in.

Long Jump—Under 12.

1st, Smith, S. ; 2nd, Spin k. Distance, 13 ft. 61 in.

Long Jump—Under 101.

1st, Edinger; 2nd, Cadel 1. Distance, 12 ft. 1 in.

Cricket Ball—Open.

1st, Hart ; 2nd, Steele. Distance, 63 yds.

Cricket Ball—Under 12.

1st, Barker; 2nd, Stratt on. Distance, 44 yds.

Cricket Ball—Under 10.

1st, Andrews ; 2nd, book. Distance 39 yds.

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Steeple Chase—Open.

1st, Bulmer ; 2nd, Hart.

Steeple Chase—Under 12.

1st, Owen ; 2nd, G. Janes.

Steeple Chase—Under 101.

1st, P. Procter ; 2nd, Andrews.

Quarter Mile—Open.

1st, Hart ; 2nd, Bulmer. Time, 64 secs.

Relay.

Day Boys. Time, 63 secs.

Tug-of-war.

Day Boys, 2 pulls to 1.

CUB REPORT. This has been a most successful term, both in work and in games. Three cubs gained second stars, and seven badges were awarded. This is the first time that the Pack has had either two star cubs or cubs with badges, and we hope that the good work will be kept up.

We welcome Moreton to the Pack and congratulate the following on their successful efforts :— Haugh, Cadell, Taylor-1st Star.

Denison, Janes, D., Janes, G.-2nd Star.

Denison, Janes, D., Janes, G., Cadell, Dench, Sim— Swimmer's Badge.

Dook—Team Player's Badge.

The Blue Six again won the competition, beating the Yellow Six by 3 points. Over the whole year Blue gained 711 points, Red 63 and Yellow 573:.

On July 4th, we had our usual outing. Owing to the entire removal of Mr. Weliburn's wood we were forced to go elsewhere, so we chartered a powerful launch which took us to Poppleton. There, after an exhausting treasure hunt, we had a heavy tea. This time each six made its own camp fire, and thus no one cub could sit on all the eggs at once.

On July 22nd a fleet of magnificent automobiles took us to the camp at Aldby Park, where we were kindly entertained by the Scouts. After an interesting trail we had a terrific aeroplane race and then tea. On the way back to York we were caught in a tropical downpour, and it was a question of all hands to the pumps in the Big Wolf's car.

We should like to thank Mr. Ping and Mr. Crews for their transport, and Mr. Chilman for the tea and other amusements.

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ST. OLAVE'S SCOUT NEWS. This term there has been great activity in the Scouts of an outdoor nature.

At the beginning of the term we played scouting games in the Riverside Fields near the Boathouse and Rifle Range.

All passed their Tenderfoot tests and much 2nd Class work has been done together with preparation for camp, which was held at Aldby Park, near Stamford Bridge, by kind permission of Colonel Darley, from July 21st to July 25th.

Our programme in detail was as follows :—On the Saturday afternoon we entertained the Cubs. A treasure hunt was organised by the Pl.'s, who laid separate trails to the " prize." The Blue Six were the first to find the treasure, and by the time the other two sixes reached the spot where it had been hidden, only the outside wrapper remained. After tea they had an aeroplane race, which proved very exciting.

On Sunday morning we all hiked over to Bossal Church for the 10-30 service, and in the afternoon we held our customary " Parents' and Visitors' Afternoon."

On Monday we went to Stamford Bridge and chartered a fleet of rowing boats, and spent 3 happy hours on the River Derwent.

Somebody very kindly gave the Scoutmaster £1 to spend between us, and it worked out at about 1/- each. Th:s was a great surprise and thoroughly appreciated.

The order of patrols for the year towards the Challenge Shield was :-1, Curlews, 62 points ; 2, Wocdpigeons, 51 points ; and 3, Peewits, 45 points.

ST. OLAVE'S SWIMMING SPORTS. The eliminating heats for the Swimming Sports were held on Wednesday afternoon, July 26th, and the Finals on the following day. We enjoyed fine weather for both days, and at the conclusion, Mrs. C. J. Tayler kindly presented the prizes to the winners.

The results were as follows :— Open. 2 lengths Breast Stroke.

1, I Tayler; 2, P. M. Steele. Time, 50 secs.

Under 12. 1 length Free Style.

1, A. Smith ; 2, M. Lynch. Time, 20.5 secs.

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Beginners' Breadth (Any stroke).

1, P. Shearsmith ; 2, M. Bainton. Time, 27 secs.

Open Dive.

1, E. Sheriff ; 2, M. Lynch.

Open Plunge.

1, I. Tayler ; 2, A. G. Reynolds.

Open, 1 Length, Free Style.

1, D. M. Hart; 2, I. Tayler.

Beginners' Length, Breast Stroke.

1, T. F. Morris ; 2, J. E. Thompson.

Under 11 Dive.

1, J. D. Dench ; 2, J. F. Cadell.

Open, 1 Length on Back.

1, D. M. Hart ; 2, I. Tayler.

Under 12, 1 Length on Back.

1, M. Smith ; E. Denison.

Open, 1 Length Breast Stroke (Judged on Style).

1, P. G. Dodd ; 2, P. W. G. Chilman.

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL CRICKET. The usual practice this term on games days has been to have four games in progress, two on the Senior School cricket field, off the square, and two on the Rugger field below the Grove.

These games have been taken by Messrs. Chilman, Cooper, Crews and Jeffs, to whom we extend very many thanks for the trouble they have taken. Miss Mason also has helped considerably on many occasions with the Juniors' game, particularly on match days.

We have had quite a successful season, for out of seven matches played we have won five and lost 2, our losses being against Ampleforth Juniors away, on July 17th, and against the Fathers' XI on July 6th.

We had 2 victories against Terrington Hall School and Clifton House, Harrogate, and one against Worksop.

The following represented the School in the majority of matches :—M. Steele (captain), Garth (vice-captain), Duffield, Bulmer, Hart, Tayler, Harnby, Andrew, Reynolds, Fryer and Dook.

Also played :—Barker, Sheriff, Andrews, Lynch, D., Janes, G., Legat, Lynch, M., and Mountain.

The latter 7 boys played in the last match against Clifton House School at Harrogate, on July 20th, as the majority of the regular team were taking an examination.

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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLUB (1919) LTD. 100 Piccadilly, London, W.1.

This Club was founded in 1909 with the object of establishing on inexpensive lines a rallying ground in the Metropolis for the Old Boys of our Public Schools.

Since the War the premises of the Club have been at 61 Curzon Street, but owing to a road improvement scheme the Club has been forcedto move and has been fortunate in securing the premises of the late Badminton Club at 100 Piccadilly, W.1.

These new premises which overlook the Green Park are in every way more conveniently situated and they hare been extensively improved and redecorated. They comprise: (1) Excellent public rooms, many of which can be used for meetings and dinners of Old Boys' Clubs and Societies.

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CONTEMPORARIES.

The editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following publications, and apologise for any omissions :" The Reptonian " (2) , " The Babu Lal Jaiswal High School Magazine," " The Haileyburian " (2), " The Leodiensian," " The Ashville Magazine," " The Artists' Rifles Gazette," (2), " The Denstonian," " The Ousel," " The Johnian," " The Bootham Journal," " The Brighton College Magazine," " The Sedberghian," " The Malvernian," " The Merchistonian," " The Stoneyhurst Magazine," " The Ampleforth Journal," " The Limit," " The Monktonian," " The Giggleswick Chronicle," " Danensis," " The Dolphin Magazine," " The St. Peter's College Magazine " (Adelaide), " Cranleighan," " St. Bees School Magazine," " The Eastbournian," " The Framlinghamian," " The Dovorian," " The Journal of the Honourable Artillery Company," " The Nottinghamian," " The Worksopian," " The Draxonian," " The Scardeburgian," " The Eagle," " The Hurst Johnian."

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

The Editors solicit literary contributions and general , corespndfmatpresnPi. No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence Contributors may, if they prefer it, send their name in a separate envelope, which will not be opened unless the contribution is accepted. Where the contributor's name is not intended for publication, his " nom-de-plume' should be enclosed as well.

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If any members of the O.P. Club should not receive their numbers of " The Peterite," the Editors would be obliged if notice could be sent at once to Lt.-Col. H. C Scott, Secretary of the O.P. Club, 1 Clifton Green, York The Editors of " The Peterite " are H. A. Wrenn, Esq. T. F. Cameron, C. M. Robson, P. A. Andrew, L. W Bennett, G. W. Vero, G. C. Brown.

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