STRATHALLIAN THE MAGAZINE OF STRATHALLAN SCHOOL

VOLUME ONE NUMBER TWO

EDITORIAL

I I I Triting during the summer term, with its how few have helped us in the matter of news, many attractions, cricket matches, tennis, items. We would appeal to all to rally round Sports Day, lazy baskings in the sun, and the and make the P.P. section a real success. rather more doubtful pleasure of examinations, we see successes everywhere; and therefore it We cannot emphasise too strongly the: is but natural to* ask if, in our own sphere, we necessity for absolute unity within our ranks. too, have cause for gratification. At School this must primarily be among those: set in authority and their unity will do much The publication of our first number, after a to preserve an unbroken front by the School slight but unavoidable delay, was greeted on as .a whole. This unity extends no less to the all sides with such acclamation as must indeed Old Boys as to the School itself: they are flatter our vanity: and our supply fell far short children of the same Alma Mater. Of course of, the demand made for extra copies by those the formation of the Old Strathallians’ Club who wished “ to spread our conquests further.” will do much to attain the desired result. Yet we are not so blind as to believe that Already evidence is to hand, sincc we under­ Number One was all that could be desired stand that this is the first occasion that the- despite all the kind things said about it: we F.P.s have put a full eleven in the field to play recognised it as an experiment only, and what­ the School at cricket. But while we appreciate ever its success, it is only by way of a basis this achievement we would point out that it is whereon to build. In this, our second issue, far more difficult to reunite a scattered force we hope we have made steps in the right than never to allow that force to scatter; it direction. Should any feel that a “ something ” should therefore be the first duty of all boys to- is missing, we shall be grateful if he will com­ make a point of joining the Old Boys’ Club municate his suggestion or criticism to us, and immediately upon leaving, and so never cease these, subject to the approval of the Editorial to be a member of that “ goodly company Board, will be put into practice at once. which the word “ Strathallian ’* embraces.

It was perhaps too much to expect that we We are unfortunate in losing the services of should receive quite so many contributions as O. G. Baker and T. M Hart this term, for when the first enthusiasm was rife: considering their enthusiastic work has assisted greatly in the counter-attractions out-of-doors and the the spadework connected with tfie inauguration examinations, which have occupied the atten­ of this Magazine. We trust'that their going tion of many an otherwise willing contributor, will not sever their connection, as contributors, the decrease has not been considerable in with this organ—the 'Varsities are'humorous number—certainly not in general quality—and places for those who can see the funny side so many have been the School activities that of things, and Oxford is no exception to the there’ was little room for all we would like fo rule No doubts are entertained, however, as have included. Het*e it might’ be added that to the ability of E. W. Hart, W. P. Thomson the support of the I'M’ s has been disappointing and E. Smith, who were elected to the Editorial this term: we received no literary contributions Board at a meeting of claSs representativ'es, to from them, and they will see for themselves carry on the tradition thus newly established. 18 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

SCHOOL NOTES AND NOTICES

Tt is hoped that by the time this is read the rooms, and it is hop<:d that this will be ready new dining hall will be in use, even if not for use during the winter term. Of course we finished in every detail. To those who have are here in the hands of the builders and watched it in the building its completion will joiners—to say nothing of the inevitable seem something of an achievement, and a still plumber—but Mr. Bain is fully determined to further step towards making Strathallan the have the work completed, so we may very premier School of Scotland. The capacity of reasonably hope we shall not be disappointed. the hall is such that the whole School may W e have no fear thist its presence will not be be accommodated, and meals, dinner in appreciated by all, for it is an essential of particular, will be thereby greatly facilitated; School life, and that they will take full and those delays unavoidable but trying even advantage of it to make themselves proficient to the most patient of us, will become a thing in the art of swimming. of the past. Members of the “ Grubroom ” will retain their status, but, becoming possessed For the first time for tea years the Clerk of two Common Rooms, will henceforth be of the W eather played a sad trick, upon us on known as Junior and Senior Plebs. They will, Sports Day. 7th June. After threatening all "however, no longer “ dine aloof,” and the unity the morning, rain began to fall some half-hour this new arrangement cannot fail to give will before the scheduled time for the start, and, draw the School into an even closer bond of falling more or less continually, considerably fellowship. dampened the spirits of competitors and spectators alike. Nevertheless, despite the bad The Saloon is to be fitted up as a library, conditions, there were some keen struggles, with books to suit all tastes. W hile Fiction notably in the Half-mile and the Relay Race. will without doubt predominate, it is hoped We would congratulate J. J. Macmillan upon that the various sections, Literature, Science, w inning the Victor Ludorum cup, for the History, etc., will offer attractions to those second year in succession, with 21 points; and who wish to widen their knowledge, or to Nicol House on their second successive victory make a more detailed knowledge of any par­ in the House competition. A detailed account ticular subject. At first the Library will be of the day’s activities is to be found elsewhere. ■open to those who attain a certain position in the School and it will serve as a “ quiet ” room There was a fair gathering of Former Pupils for those who wish to read, write or work present at the Sports and during the interval undisturbed: but its use must be regarded as they witnessed the inauguration of the Old a privilege, and the rules appertaining thereto Roys’ Club. The minutes of this meeting have will be rigidly enforced. Naturally it must already been forwarded to all who may be begin in a small way, but “ most poor begin­ interested, and it is hoped they will, one and nings point to rich ends,” and it is the intention all, rally to enrol as members as soon as to develop it until it will ultimately play a very possible. Mr Riley is acting as secretary and valuable and material part in the School life treasurer pro. tern. of all at Strathallan. The cricket Elevens have enjoyed a fairly These improvements will be followed by yet successful season despite shaky batting in the further innovations. Adjoining the dining early matches, and such defeats as have been hall are to be five music rooms, where future experienced have been by the narrowest of Paderewskis may prepare for their day of margins or at the hands of first-class Club triumph. These rooms, placed together, but sides. T. M. H art established a School record rendered sound-proof as far as possible, will by carrying out his bat for 112 against greatly facilitate the supervision of practice. Pitlochry, and for a considerable period his average was well over forty, runs per match The swimming pool is to follow the music He has had a singularly successful season with STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. 19

bat and ball, and has captained the team well, Browniie, we conclude, is immensely proud of which has thoroughly deserved the victories it the watch presented to him when he left us, has gained. Particulars of the season’s play for it has proved, in his own words, a veritable will be found in the Cricket Notesr “ Open Sesame ” with Strathallians and their friends with whom he has come into contact Sport is by no means the only sphere of the on the continent. School’s successes this term, and we extend our congratulations to all those who passed Ow ing to the loss of all the prefects at the the Cambridge Examinations in July, whose end of last term we begin this term with an names will be found on another page; and to entirely new set of officers. W e have no fear whose who are not returning we wish the best but that those chosen to fill the senior offices of luck in their new careers. May they bring will justify their selection by carrying on, fresh honours upon themselves and the School! under the captaincy of J. Dow, the- tradition, left for them by their predecessors, and leave To Mr. Amour, one of the oldest members the School, even as they have done, better than of the Staff, and to Mr. Holt, who leave us this they found it. A complete list of the new term, we wish every success in their new officers is as follows:—* spheres. The boys, as .a mark of their appreciation of Mr. A m our’s services and Prefects—J. F. Dow (Captain), A. -M. Moodie kindness during his seven years’ Housemaster- (Vice-Captain), S. S. Ferguson, W. M. Frew, ship, presented him on leaving with a solid E. W . Hart, an-d S. Martin. silver tea service, while the Staff gave him a standard electric lamp. Mr. H olt was the House Prefects—G. Russell, R. N. Steven­ recipient of a set of books from the Staff, and son, W. Walker, and W. H. McLaughlin. a silver-mounted walking stick from the Scouts, with whom he has worked hard during Sub-Prefects— P. Constable, E. Smith, W. his stay with distinctly creditable results. Mount, and W. H. Reid. While bidding farewell to these old friends we would extend a hearty welcome to Mr. House Captains— Freeland— J. F. Dow; Eee, of Glasgow and Paris Universities, and Nicol—W. M. Frew; Ruthven—A. M. Moodie. Mr. Skirrow, of Oxford and Wales, who respectively will fill their places, and trust Father: “ Why is it that you are always at that their sojourn with us will be a pleasant the bottom of the class?” one. Johnny: “ It doesn’t make any difference, daddy; they teach the same things at both It is proposed to form a Dramatic Society ends.” during the coming term. Meetings will be held * at intervals during the winter terms when plays W e must meet reverses boldly, and not suffer will be read with a view to a later dramatic them to frighten us. W e must learn to act the performance which may afford variety to the play out. Saturday evening musical entertainments. The — David Copperfield. talent shown in this direction at the Christmas *• .« • . ' ; ■ concert last year leaves us in no doubt as to That very wise head, old ^-Esop, said the success awaiting such a scheme if supported The bow should be sometimes looSe; by the seniors. A meeting to inaugurate the Keep it tight for ever, the string you’ll sever. Society will be held at an early date. Eet’s turn his old moral to use. —The Village Coquettes. The Rev. and Mrs. Brownlie renewed their * acquaintance with Strath, 'on their return from I impress upon you the priceless value of the the Riviera a short time ago, and wish to be New Testament and the study of that book, as remembered to all present and past pupils with the one unfailing guide through life. whom they were once associated. The Rev. — Dicke'hS. 20 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL M A G A Z I N £.,

Understudying Father Christmas

Chapter I. Californian peaches were parading the streets,

C' ak away in the land of snowballs, snowmen when our two heroes arrived in I. K .’s Rolls- and slides, a little wooden shack nestled Royce. Sandy hopped out singing “ thanks for cosily among the icicles. Inside sat two men: the buggy ride.” On being informed that the one of them wore a suit of a check which could Golden Gate was at the entrance of the har­ be heard all over the country, brown and white bour, he deposited his lucky farthing in the San canvas shoes, and horn-rimmed glasses. He Francisco Savings Bank and took off his boots. Spoke with a pronounced Irish brogue— his He then dived into the harbour, and using his name was Sandy McPherson. The other was a famous pendulum stroke, swam towards the Jew, I. K. Moses by name, who had an impedi­ harbour bar. H aving drunk a vast quantity of ment in his speech, alliteration. sea-water, he did not go in but asked the bar­ maid for a pick-axe. Then, disguising himself The rain was coming down in buckets, and as a piece of seaweed and whistling like a jelly­ as one of these hit the roof of the shack, Sandy fish, he knocked some chips off the Golden gave a start, but, thinking better of it took it Gate and returned. back again. W hen he got back to 1. K. he put his hand “ Veil?” asked I. K. hopefully. in his pocket, and found to his dismay that all the chips were gone, and a fish was there “ No,” replied Sandy in his inimitable Irish instead. His face fell, and in stooping to pick accent, “ a’m no weel at a’. It gangs sair agin it up, he discovered a sixpence beside his foot. ma conscience tae gi’e things awa’ for naethin’.” Uttering a Gaelic war cry, he pounced on the sixpence, thereby dislodging a sparrow which The two men had been asked by S. Claus had built its nest in his left eyebrow. to distribute the presents on Christmas Eve as lie was unable to do so himself owing to The two heroes dashed to a chocolatc mumps; and they had no money with which to machine. make their purchases. Suddenly I. K. heaved a sigh, {tqto the waste-paper basket, whence it “ Now for a good square meal! ” said Sandy. was at ■tmce retrieved by our Irish friend)-and * i i V‘ •' said “ Gotta get gold! ” “ Fry’s forms fairy-like figures,” murmured I. K. “ Where?’ asked Sandy. “ Weel, saxpence will get me five bars and “ Golden Gate!” answered I. K. juist ane for you,” said Sandy, placing the six­ pence in the slot; but even as he pulled the “ Whaur’s that?” asked Sandy, lapsing once handle, he saw a notice: “ Pennies Only,” and more into Irish. with a despairing cry of “ Bang goes saxpence,” fell to the pavement— dead. “ California’s capital,” answered Isaac. * *

In the post-mortem examination the coroner Sandy gave a whoop, kicked S. Claus’ pet pronounced hackneyed “ death from natural aurora borealis, and did a few steps of the causes,” but what he really meant of course Highland Charleston. was “ national.” A. M . M Chapter II. We count by changes and events within us, Far, far away in the land of eternal sunshine not by years. it was snowing heavily, but despite this many — Battle of Life. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. 21

Punting on the Isis

P unting is ridiculously easy when someone to function normally, I realised that the boat else is doing it, but when it is oneself, was half up the bank. Five minutes later I well----- was again in mid-stream, and made a second Valiant lunge with the pole. It was a magni­ 1 have never seen the noble sport in Scot­ ficent effort—I say it in all modesty—but alas! land, and until a few months ago my knowledge round swung the boat and before I could pre­ of the matter was limited to those cartoons vent it, it headed straight for a thick over­ wherein arc small men clinging despairingly hanging hawthorn bush on the other bank. It to poles in the middle of a vast expanse of was uncomfortably prickly. water, while the ponderous wife or fair maiden drifts blissfully along in the punt. I shall no After a few more equally futile efforts, I longer view such pictures as objects for mirth: abandoned the pole and plied the paddle once I have punted, and my sympathies are with the more. At length I came to a sluggish bye­ luckless individual. way leading back to the main stream. Being by this time an accomplished paddler, I One certain Sunday afternoon I wandered rounded the bend at top speed, and again tried by the Isis, sometimes up little wooded the pole in the muddy shallows, only to drive tributaries, or over long stretches of meadow. the punt on to a mud-bank. Somehow 1 no Nelson, perhaps, would have ventured to take sooner touchcd the pole than I lost all control out a punt for the first time amid the sparkling over the boat: it went in circles, zig-zags, any throng of youth, with gramophones and tea way but the way I wanted. The very minnows baskets, which crowded the river, but not I. laughed at me from a mass of green weed* 1 lunged at one particularly offensive specimen Monday dawned; a day such, as is found only with the paddle, but only managed to cover in the South pf England at the beginning of the paddle and my last clean shirt with sweet May. Now there was no turmoil on the bosom scented mud. of the sluggish Isis. No fair eyes were there to behold the efforts of the uninitiated; so 1 Freed at last from the mud bank I had decided to make a plunge. The bronzed boat­ to have a rest before I set out to paddle back man, a worthy Cockney, was most reassuring. to the boathouse. I landed; I perceived at “ Punting,” said he, “ is heasy,” but of course once that something was wrong. The boatman he wanted me to hire the boat. was so relieved to see me that I feared he was about to embrace me. But his joy at my safe Bidding farewell to dry land, 1 plied the return and the consequent end of his anxiety, paddle dexterously, and at length, aided by luck either for my person or his boat, did not pre­ and the current, but mainly the current, I vent him from charging me for the extra hour turned into a broad tributary which I had I had had the boat Out all unwittingly. Being noticed on the previous day. Exhilaration a conscientious Scotsman, I shall refuse ta feo seized me as I beheld the rows of majestic punting again, at least, till I know'Roto. poplars which lined the banks and partly G. G. B. obscured the glistening college spires. No waterman now sported on the banks. I decided I would begin. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Very gingerly I slipped down the punting “ Some people have a foolish way of not pole, and, touching the bottom, shoved hard. minding, or of not caring to mind, what they It was nothing short of a miracle that I did eat. For my part, I mind my belly studiously not find myself in the course of the next few and very carefully, for I look upon it that he seconds in one of the approved cartoon who does not mind his belly will hardly mind positions. When my brain began once more anything else”—Dr. Johnson, .22 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

The Fallen Star

O lowly Diago mounted the narrow, winding doubtlessly loosened by the unaccustomed stair. The staircase was lighted only by weight, go hurtling to the ground. one or two narrow slits in the wall, and in the dim light one could see no more than a yard or For perhaps a full minute he clung there , two ahead. In ten minutes he was at the. top without daring to move. Then he became per­ of the tower. Here the stairs came to an fectly calm. Slowly, and with infinite care he abrupt halt, and he was faced by a little rose to his feet, and, choosing what appeared wooden door. Above him was the open sky, to be the strongest portion of the wall, he for long, long ago the roof had fallen in and began to climb back to the parapet Twice nothing remained of it except a single, rotten, the stone crumbled, but after he had taken the moss-covered-oaken beam stretched across the weight of his foot off it. U p and up he opening. climbed. Near the top he slipped and for an awful moment hung by his fingers, but finding a fresh foothold he clambered on. His fingers By the aid of this he laboriously pulled him- were on the coping stone w7hen the inevitable self upon the parapet to find himself on a happened. The whole stone came away in his ledge a yard in breadth. Lying flat on his grasp and he fell hurtling through the air to stomach, he looked cautiously over the edge. fall with a sickening thud. . He had not realised the immense height to which he had climbed, and a feeling of nausea . As he picked himself out of the waiting sheet suddenly assailed him. Far below, several tiny, stretched below a man stepped forward, chew­ ant-like figures crowded round the door at the ing vigorously at a large cigar. “ Dead slow, base of the tower, or, standing well away, ole ’oss,” he growled. “ Y ou’ve wasted a gazed heavenwards expectantly. Diago with­ thousand feet of film through . quitting. drew his head: a nameless fear seized him. Couldn’t yer ’ang on by yer teeth? Yer fired! ” J. L. G. Edging his way round the parapet, he noticed aiuether ledge, almost as wide as the one on which he lay, some twelve feet below him. The wall was old and offered many foot- and O L D S C O N E . hand-holds to an agile man. Less than a In these quiet woods that slumber in the breeze, minute later Diago was crouching on the ledge, Still rocked within kind Winter’s cradling arms, nausea once more returning to him. His I wandered where the burn in wanton ease senses seemed benumbed, and the tower swayed Danced amid shallows, full of wild alarms, noticeably in the breeze. He wiped hfs stream­ Now glinting in the sun, now whirling black ing brow. Rising to his feet he tried to climb Am id the tortuous roots of trees mis-shapen, back to the parapet, but the wall, which had That in their gnarled age draw the calm been so firm and sure in descent, now powdered thought back beneath'his touch. To times when rang the tramp of war-draped men.

He crawled on his hands and knees to his For here once stood a city of great might, left and..£aund. to Jijsrdjsmay_tJiat the ledge was Where Scotland’s kings for centuries were broken two or three yards from where he had crowned; climbed down. Retracing his steps, he tried And whence men marched to quell, in armour in the other direction only to find the ravages bright, of Time had had their way there too. His Th’ invader, or to sleep beneath the ground. attention was rudely diverted from the despair All’s quiet now! War-songs and pibrochs into which he was plunged at this discovery cease, by a crash behind him, and turning, lie saw a And Nature hymns her loud pae&n of peace*. large portion of the already diminutive ledge, M. N. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL M A G A Z I N E. 23

A Letter from W. Shakespeare, Esq.

Chancing to hear some derogatory remarks upon william Shakespeare, lately deceased, one of our Eqtra Special Correspondents at once (jot into touch with him in order to hear his views on the matter. It is with great pleasure, eacept for the infernal expense (Groans from the Editorial Staffl) ice. publish below his reply.

4 Oven Row, - Hades, 31 July, 1927.

Sir,— 1 have kept in touch with ye things no fault of mine if other eyes should discover terrestrial since ye beginning of ye seventeenth in them truths which they must have been centurie, and have at last come to ye reluctant singularly dense not to have found as obvious conclusion that I am a nuisance, a fool of as I did. It is to these mouldy minded gentle­ fools that has seen the best of his time. men, called critics, through an ignorance they deem common to mankind, that I owe the fact I began to suspect something was wrong that I have become a “ goop.” If you cannot when a gentleman with fair round belly with go to a playhouse to witness a play of mine as good capon lined, who frequented Ye M.tre you go to see what you call a musical comedy, Taverne and imbibed freely of TEA therein, just to be amused, is it my fault? I wrote not made a curious statement about one of my for you. Methinks these critics, out of revenge later plays, “ Cymbeline.” He called it “ un­ for my very true portraits of such pedants as resisting imbecility”: it was some time before they be, have conspired against my peace. 1 grasped what he meant—I only had a Truly my father’s spirit is strong within me, Grammar School education, remember. When and I am inclined to rise in my wrath and light dawned, 1 was verily perturbed, and curse ye examiners of ye several Universities pursued enquiries. I likewise kept eyes and who have no use for me but as a test of a ears well open but listeners r.ever hear good poor schoolboy’s intelligence. I have lodged of themselves. a complaint with ye authorities here, but here as elsewhere Red Tape abounds. I wish some­ It chanced at last from that barbarous thing might be done; for w ithout these wise country, which I made famous with my -acres schoolboys and T might be friends, and “ Macbeth,” I ..heard myself described, with we might appreciate one another >as much as reference to my plays generally as “ a lunatic my own contemporaries and myself did within who should have been extinguished at birth,” ye wooden O. a “ goop ” (which meaneth, I learn from ye ever-increasing number of newcomers, one who Such is my defence. Who cannot accept it; thinks he can, but can’t), and other even less speak; for him have I offended. To him-F complimentary names, which natural modesty apologise either for my nonsfense or his bids me conceal. These remarks emanated, I intellect. W hichever be ye more acceptable js found, from your school and despite ye advice his for ye taking. _ ' ., ■ of certaine of our companie—though of a surety there be among them, O ld Nick himself Thanking you for ye opportunity thus included, that are marvellously thick skinned— afforded me to gain a hearing, I welcome the opportunity of defending myself through your Magazine, even to make an I remain, amende honorable. (T may have little Latin In great heat and less Greek, but my French is beyond criticism especially since I took a corres­ Yours very miserably, pondence course here ) William Shakespeare. Gentleman. T wrote ye plays attributed to me that I might live— eat rather: ye on earth will not let me die— and that being the case, it was really T. M. H. & M. N. 24 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The 19th Hole

I W it h a start I awoke— and discovered that the ancient caddymaster with a farthing, it was not a villainous-looking sheik collected my partner, one Bloggs, discovered whose neck I was biting, merely the bolster. my starting time, and prepared to possess my Nevertheless I regretted my impetuosity, for soul in patience. While I am thus possessing a sharp pain reminded me that my plates— let me give you a brief outline of my method upper and lower—still “ Miltoned ” on the oi play because, though I have made a study dressing-table. of all the authorities, my style is fundamentally different. I attempt to take the ball by sur­ At last, having fortified myself with a stiff prise. The ball is teed. Nonchalantly I study glass of water, I threw off the quilt. It seemed the landscape and then, when the ball is off quite warm, so I threw off the bedclothes. its guard, I hit it one. Sometimes it takes Still feeling warm, I divested myself of my more than one. Usually three. 8-plie sleeping suit, and pulled up the blind. It was a glorious morning. The sun shone on At last the fateful hour arrived, and I drove the dewy turf of the Old Course, and the sea off. It wasn’t a bad shot really— only it was a , . . That reminded me that I had still to bit off the line. W ith my usual ease and gush wash; so taking as much Epsoms as would lie I hit the ball one. It hit the tee-box and on seven pennies, I dashed my head into the landed on the rebound at the foot of the Marine wash-basin, but withdrew it quickly. In my Hotel steps. I played my second into the impetuosity I had omitted to add cold water. dining-room (18s.), and with my sixteenth Snatching up a towel—that it transpired to be emerged once more into the sunlight. I holed my shirt matters little—I tenderly massaged out in 30 to my. partner’s 28. So far so good. my burning face. To pull myself together With regards the remainder of the round, I I took another stiff tot of water and sought will draw a veil on all proceedings. Suffice my plus-fours. Myself again, I did my to say that at the 16th my partner was 206 to invigorating exercises, and climbed into my my 208. specially constructed, stream-lined plus-fours. Trischcr— I mean ties chic. At the 17th my partner drove a good fifty yarder down the fairway. I took my life, and 'Dressed like a king, I left my room and club in my two hands— and hit the ball into the made for the lift, which I missed. I descended railway sheds. As my ball descended, a swiftly from the ninth to the ground, floor terrible scream arose, and sweating with fear which I struck forcibly, having by this time I dashed in among the trucks to find a man' attained a speed of 128 feet per second. As bewailing lost property (smashed by a small you may imagine I was rather put out when sphere) to the tune of 12s. 6d. I reached the bottom, and it took quite a lot to put me right again—three surgeons and a Hitting the man with my niblick, I slipped specialist to be quite accurate. the ball through the wall and ultimately scored a 19; which left me a lead of 13. M y family spirit rose in me, however, and ordered breakfast, which I partook forthwith Brimful of confidence I grasped my club, at the neighbouring soda fountain. Having teed my ball, and after looking fiercely at a filled myself to rolling point, I collected my distant landmark, swung viciously at the ball. clubs and entered the swing doors of the After considerable search I discovered it again hotel. Fifteen minutes later I tottered out, but taking a rest at the door of the Marine Hotel. was lucky to fall down the steps into the nine­ Imagine my embarrassment 1 The neighbour­ teenth hole, where I played a few practice hood was dense with grinning idiots who shots in preparation for my match. seemed to regard me as a star musical turn. I used my putter as a flail and soon put the At ten o’clock I hired a caddie, presenting whole host to flight. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. 25

Again I played the ball and by good luck ;t landed into a motor car. Its owner seemed “O.S.” Notes annoyed about something, but before he could D. S. Scott, and Dan. S. Smith. B.Com., have tell me all about it, I had sprung in after my ball left for Calcutta to take up a commercial thrown his unconscious body overboard and appointment in the Jute industry. driven serenely up to the 18th green, just as Bloggs was coming up the slope. 1 thought 1. S. R. Bain, M.B., B.Ch., L-R.C.P., has he had picked up; but suddenly dropping to taken up practise in Glasgow. his knees and using his hand as a rest, he potted the white. Catching sight of me, he A. C. Clay is out in Ceylon with James gave a cheery “ h o i” and bawled “ 31.” Still Findlay and Co. cheerier I called out “ two,” whereupon he winked at his caddy, and I was forced to James Stevenson, L.D.S., is practising at abandon the game temporarily until I had dealt Prestwick. with him. Alastair Fraser, B.Sc. (Hons.), A.M.I.C.E., Feeling easier at heart, I continued and has been appointed to an executive position ultimately holed out in 23. Placing my on one of the Central Indian Railways. His opponent in the car we drove up to the 19th, headquarters are not far from Bombay. which we reached in half-a-dozen neat doubles only to find that I was not putting them pro­ A. S. Thomson, B.Sc., has been appointed perly. I had taken 96 for this hole when bad branch manager of a well known Scottish’ firm light stopped play, and we adjourned for of electrical engineers. His headquarters are double gingers. If the sun shines to-morrow at Perth. we may possibly finish the match, in which case I will write and tell you all about it Arthur Fraser, M.B., B.Ch., is now resident (Not if we know it!—Ed.) physician at Perth Infirmary. T. M. H. Tom Dalrymple, M.B., B.Ch., has become a benedict, and is in practise in Glamorgan.

A. M Clark (Dundee), has also joined the “ O. S.” C LU B . ranks of the benedicts.

A copy of the entry form will be found C. McGeachy, George Reid, Edward Black, enclosed with this Magazine, and it is hoped and Ian Huie, all contemporaries, have passed that it will be completed and returned to the the Inter C.A. Examination. Secretary at the earliest moment, as invitations to the Annual Dinner at ’Xmas will be issued G. D. M orton has been appointed to the to members only. A good turn-out of Glasgow branch of the B. Thomson-Houston members is expected, and the appointment of Electric Company. office-bearers is to be made at this meeting. There are several important schemes to be Norman Smith has carried off two further d'scussed and it is hoped to issue an agenda medals at the Royal Dental College, Edinburgh with the invitations. It is intended to make —one being one of the major awards of the the Club a real live one which will not only year. facilitate performance of social functions, but one which will be a very real help to “ O. S’s ” Sam Dow, who gained the Vintner Scholar­ in business and life as a whole. ship at London U'lilversity, is at present in Germany, and proceeds to Portugal next The Secretary will be pleased to receive from month to pursue his studies. We hear that he “ O. S’s ” items of personal interest with a view had a great reception as Vintner Scholar at to publication. Maintz, 26 S T R A T H A L L A N SCHOOL M A G A Z I N E.

Adventures in the Dark

Tt was intensely dark. Once inside and the Outside it was raining heavily, and in it stood door closed, I could not see a hand in front my youngest sister, accompanied by her of me. The attendant, having ushered me into admirer. the theatre, had mysteriously disappeared, as is the way of attendants, and left me to my own “ George,” she cried in agonised tones, devices. Unsteadily I began to shuffle for­ “ did you post that letter I gave you this ward, feeling for the first stair. 1 found it morning? ” when 1 least expected to, and only saved myself from falling head first down it by clutching at I gasped out an affirmative. someone’s legs and received a fine flow of epithets for my trouble. “ Good b o y !” she said, turning away w ith­ out more todo, “ I thought you might have Again 1 began my descent and succeeded in forgotten, and it’s making an appointment to getting half-way down without barking my get my hair waved.” shins more than a dozen times. Before me gleamed a white post and I blessed the As she disappeared I sank weakly against a thoughtful people who had provided it. I convenient lamp-post. I began to realise I leaned on it heavily to recover my breath for was wet, and made for home. It was not until the second stage of my journey. It moved I came to change my things that I discovered beneath my grasp, and from it issued words that the lamp-post had been newly painted red which, if repeated, would singe the paper. I For the next ten minutes or so I saw red too. had mistaken the extremely bald head of an W. G. old gentleman (?) for a post I apologised and pointed out how easy such a mistake had EXAMINATION RESULTS. been, but he was past reasoning with. I strategically retired therefore, though retire­ J. A. Dow, A. S. McEwen, G. Russell— ment became a flight as I missed my footing Medical Pre-Registration Examinations. and .fell down three more steps. E. W. Hart, A. M. Moodie, J. Highet—Cam­ I decided I must now be near the seats for bridge School Certificate* with Honours. which I had paid, and decided to sit down. I E. R. Smith, A. Wilson, W. J. Robertson, A. made three attempts before I finally succeeded. F. Reid J. M. Rodger, R. N. Stevenson W. H The first time I stepped on some-one’s toe and McLaughlin, A. F. Easterbrook, R. A. Ander­ plunged violently into its owner’s stomach, son, J. W . Park, W . J. Mount, I. McEwen, N. elbow first: the second time I sat on the knee Douglas, S. S. Ferguson—Cambridge School of a young lady to the fury of her male accom­ Certificate. paniment. By the time I reached a vacant seat. I began to feel I was unpopular, but I. D. Henderson (with distinction in Scrip­ determined to forget my troubles in the enjoy­ ture and French), G. M. Sturrock A Morrison, ment of the films. Alas, I was doomed to J. R. Laidlaw—Cambridge Junior Certificate, disappointment! with Honours. H. A. Brook, H. S. Cleland, J. L. Galloway, I had hardly sat down when the lights went W. P. Gillespie F. W. Grant, D, L. Guthrie. up suddenly and a gentleman asked for a Mr. L. C. Lauderdale, W . W . Rea, J. B. Ross, F. So-and-So. It was half-a-minute before I M. Schlanbusch, A. Shanks, W. Wills. J. Flem­ realised it was my name he called out. By that ing, G Gray, H. J. Neil, R. C. Scott—Cam­ time we had been plunged once more into dark­ bridge Junior Certificate. ness - and I stumbled out of my place once more while people showered their blessings on At the Cambridge Examinations 85‘ per cent. me as I went, morQ or less audibly. ;■>" the candidates were successful. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. 27

SPORTS NOTES

CRICKET. total of 66 runs, of which Hart scored 35 and McFadzen 13. The collapse was due mainly to \ lt h o u g h this has been generally considered the inability of our then inexperienced batsmen a wet season for cricket, we experienced to play correctly a slow breaking ball. remarkable good fortune in that only one match had to be cancelled that with Glasgow Result—Dollar, 86; Strathallan, 66. High School. It has been a most enjoyable season for both players and spectators, and Strathallan v. Watson’s College. while Congratulating the former on their This proved a finely-fought match, and there successful displays, we must not forget that it was an exciting finish. Strath, did not find is the spirit displayed by both which counts, run-getting easy, and Hart again scored most and of which the School is justly proud. Both with 18 runs to his credit, while J. D. Reid the bowling and the fielding of the team were showed improved form, but had the misfortune consistently good; whilst the batting improved to break his own wicket when 10. Nine wickets gradually as the term advanced, so that eventu­ were down for 59 runs, but Thomson and ally we had not to rely so much on the “ tried ” Douglas, in a last wicket stand, brought the players to obtain the runs. score to 74 before Thomson was bowled for a much needed 14 runs. Strathallan v. Heriot’s School. Watson’s also found runs hard to make, and Heriot’s elected to bat first, but with startling with the exception of Gemmell, the batsmen results. Their first three wickets were down were always in difficulties. Gemmell, however, without a run being scored: the sixth wicket scored an invaluable 39 by patient cricket and fell with the score at eighteen, and the remain­ v.’hen the ninth wicket fell Watson’s had ing batsmen failed dismally to add to that total. equalled Strath.’s total. They had still to win, Altogether there were seven “ ducks ” in the however, and there was considerable excite­ side. Praise must be given not only to the ment when the last batsman faced Hart’s bowl­ bowlers, but also to the fielders who succeeded ing. The first ball glanced off the baf for a in getting three Heriot batsmen run out. very lucky four, thus giving the visitors the Strath, made none too bright a start for Dow victory; the second ball uprooted the off and W. H. Reid went out with but two runs stump! Hart took 6 wickets for 25 and on the board. However, McFadzen joined McFadzen 4 for 27. Hart, and both batted confidently for an hour Result—Strathallan, 74; Watson’s, 78. to score 87 runs before Strath, declared, Hart being then out with 62 to his credit and Strathallan v. Clydesdale. McFadzen 22 not out. Result—Heriot’s, 18; Strathallan, 89 for 3 This game aroused great interest, and some wickets. good cricket was witnessed despite the efforts of the weather to spoil it at the start. Hart Strathallan v. D ollar Academy. won the toss and elected to bat first. The batting was patchy, though 104 runs were Dollar opened the innings with Hendrie and secured. Hart with 27, Stevenson with 20 not Lang, but the former was bowled by Hart out, and Lambie, in a valuable last wicket before a run was scored. However, Dollar partnership, also with 20, were the chief stuck to their guns, and although six of the scorers. side registered “ ducks,” the remaining bats­ men managed to bring the score up to 86 runs. The Clydesdale batsmen were more con­ Lang, the first man in, carried out his bat for sistent, and though the School bowling and an invaluable 24. Against the bowling of Lugg fielding was very keen, the visitors won by 15 and Fletcher, our batsmen, Hart and McFadzen runs. Hart bowled veTy well and took 7 excepted, failed dismally. Two wickets fell wickets for 42 runs. for no runs, and the whole side was out for a Result— Strathallan, 104; Clydesdale, 129. 28 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

Strathallan v. Daniel Stewart’s. 19 runs, had to fight hard for runs. Eventu­ ally the side was out for 82 thus giving Strath, Strath., batting first, were all out for the moderate score of 77. The only noteworthy the victory by 22. stand was made by Walker, who was run out Result—Dunfermline, 60; Strathallan, 82. when he had batted steadily for 26 runs. The other chief scorers were J. 'D. Reid 14, Steven­ Strathallan v. Mr. Bonthrone’s X I. son 13, and Hart 11. This match was played in the evening,; and Against good bowling and very smart field­ since time was limited, the visitors declared ing the visitors, however, were only able to when their score read 113 for 8 wickets. Hart gather 69 runs. Hart took 4 wickets for 25 again bowled well, and took 5 wickets for 41 and J. D. Reid 3 for 21; whilst some idea of runs. the keenness of the game can be had when Against mediocre bowling, Strath, made a out of 13 overs each of these sent down, each fine response, and when the second wicket fell had 7 maiden overs. 74 runs had been scored in quick time. The Result— Strathallan, 77; Stewart’s, 69. visitors’ total was easily passed, and eventu­ ally Strath, declared when 156 for 7 wickets appeared on the scoreboard. The chief scorers M orrison’s Academy v. Strathallan.—At Crieff. were Hart 46' J. D. Reid 28, Russell 14, and There was keen rivalry in this match, but McFadzen 13. Strath, proved easy winners. M orrison’s Result—Mr. Bonthrone’s XL, 113 for 8; batted first, but failed to make headway, and Strathallan, 156 for 7. were all dismissed for 51 runs. Hart, out of 16 overs, bowled 10 maidens, and took three Strathallan v. Aberdeen Grammar School. wickets for 13 runs; while J; D. Reid took 4 For this match Strath, played a much for 19, and McFadzen 2 for 13. weakened team and had to pay the penalty— Against good bowling four Strath, wickets the visitors winning by 3 runs. Strath, batted fell for 26 runs, thus making the game more first and had. scored 80 runs when the sixth even. However, L,ambie and Stevenson made wicket fell, but the reserves brought into the a stand, and when the sixth wicket fell the team failed to bat with confidence or add to score was 83 with Morrison’s well beaten. the score. The chief scorers were W . H. The remaining batsmen went out to hit, and Reid 20, Russell 16. Stevenson 12, and Hart 11; the whole side was out for a total of 96 runs. and the total 97, Kay carrying out his bat for Hart, batting with plenty of confidence, scored 13. 41, hitting seven boundaries, one of which was Aberdeen proved a formidable opposition a six, a glorious leg hit which landed the ball and mainly owing to a fine batting display by in the road. L,ambie and Stevenson were next Robertson, who scored 64, they came within best scorers with 16 and 17 respectively. reach of victory with the loss of six wickets. Result—Morrison’s, 51; Strathallan, 96. Some fine bowling at this stage by J. D. Reid, whose last five overs brought him four wickets, Dunfermline High School v. Strathallan.— At brought the score to 96 for nine. Amid great Dunfermline. excitement there was a repetition of the close Dunfermline batted first, and though exer­ of the Watson’s match, a boundary giving cising extreme caution, were all out for 60 victory to the visitors and the last wicket fall­ runs, of which Hutton scored 35. Hart was ing in the same over. again in a deadly, mood, and had an analysis of Result— Strathallan, 97; Aberdeen, 100. 7 wickets for 11 runs. Strath, began well and when the second Strathallan v. Pitlochry. wicket fell for 37 Hart had contributed 26. The Strath, declared when 172 runs had been remaining batsmen, however, failed to keep up scored for the loss of four wickets. This game the same standard of play and, with the will be remembered chiefly for H art’s fine score exception of Lambie, who batted very well for of 112 not out. It was a faultless display of STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. 29

batting, and he found the boundary on nine­ however, had to be left drawn when five teen occasions. wickets were down for 75.

Pitlochry never looked like winners, though Result—Strathallan, 81 for 7; Luncarty, 75 there was some anxiety at one time whether for 5. they might not force a time draw. They were eventually dismissed for 82 runs, Hart again Strathallan v. Auchterarder. claiming the best bowling analysis with 5 Against Auchterarder the School won a com­ wickets for 30. fortable victory. Batting first, the visitors, Result—Strathallan, 172 for 4 wickets; l ’it- after being five wickets down for 18, managed lochry, 82. to reach 73 before the last wicket fell, H art again proving the most successful bowler, Strathallan v. Brechin. claiming four victims for 20.

Following on their fine all-round display in Strath, had no difficulty in passing their the previous match, the School XI., playing opponent’s total, and declared at 80 for 7 the bowling with confidence, amassed the wickets. The chief scorers for the School were highest score of the season. The first wicket Hart 20, Lambie 19, Russell 16, and McFadzen fell at 25, W. H. Reid going out after scoring 16 not out. 17 runs in attractive style. When McFadzen Result—Auchterarder, 73; Strathallan, 80 for joined Hart, the bowling was completely 7 wickets. mastered, and once again these two batsmen made a praiseworthy stand. When the former Strathallan v. H. B. Rowan’s X I. left, after scoring 35, mainly by driving and cutting past point, the score was 136. Hart Mr. Rowan brought together a strong team was shaping well for another century when including many internationalists and the match he was caught in attempting to drive to the off. w'as considered the tit-bit of the season. H art His 76 runs were obtained in_ quick time, and won the toss and elected to bat on a splendid most of his boundary hits were by his favourite pitch. The first wicket fell with only 8 runs leg glide. J. D. Reid, with 27, brought the total scored, H art being caught in slips in playing still higher, and though a partial collapse a ball which rose awkwardly. This set-back followed, Diack and Douglas for the ninth but added to greater determination and caution, wicket added 20 runs, and the innings closed at and McP'adzen, with 29, ard W. H. Reid, with 208 for 9 wickets. 27, made a splendid recovery in a second wicket partnership. J. D. Reid, who followed Brechin failed to score freely against keen his brother’s dismissal, was bowled by Kirk- bowling by the School change bowlers and before he could settle down, but Russell and were dismissed for 64, Douglas returning the Lambie enlivened matters and by forceful fine analysis of 6 wickets for 11 runs. cricket brought the score up by leaps and Result—Strathallan, 208 for 9 wickets; bounds. Russell was bowled by another of Brechin, 64. Kirk’s off breaks when he had hit up 19 runs, while Lambie, who hit four glorious sixes, was Strathallan v. Luncarty. caught by Innes when he had scored 33. Of the remaining batsmen, Dow, who by careful Rain delayed the start of this match, and the cricket scored 26 runs, was the most success­ School, batting first on a wet wicket, had 4 ful. Strath, played excellently to secure a total wickets down for 17, but Dow and Russell, of 164 against such formidable bowling, whilst making a fine stand brought the score up to a feature of the play was the smart running 63 before the fifth wicket fell. The innings between the wickets. was declared closed at 81 for 7. Dow having Rowan’s opened disastrously, and in rapid contributed 18, and Russell 28. succession five wickets fell for the small total Luncarty commenced the innings well and of 13 runs. Smart catches by Douglas and scored 44 for the loss of 2 wickets. The match, H art and good bowling by J. D. Reid and Har); 30 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

were the causes of these, early successes. The pull the game round, the former hitting lustily sixth wicket fell at 28, but then a remarkable for 34, the latter playing a patient game for change came over the game. Despite frequent 17. The School forced a victory on the stroke changes of bowling A. C. Ford and Maclndoe, of time, the visitors being dismissed for 82. by very forceful hitting, brought the score up Result—Strathallan, 150 for 6 wickets; to 155 before their partnership was broken. Former Pupils, 82. Ford, who hit all round the wicket, made 97 runs, whilst Maclndoe, missed on three * * occasions, scored 42. Strath, continued to fight out the game, and play continued to be exciting First Eleven caps were awarded to W . A. C. to the very end, when the visitors declared with Lambie and W. H. Reid. 181 for 9. The School fielding was excellent. Result—Strathallan, 164; Mr. Rowan’s XL, BATTING AVERAGES. 181 for 9 wickets. Times n o t H ig h ’t N am e In n s. out Score T otal A v ’ge. Cate' Strathallan v. J. Anderson’s X I. T. M . H a rt, 16 1 112* 530 35.33 11 Play commenced late in the evening and. J. J. McFadzen, 16 2 35 216 15.4 5 G. E. Russell, 8 0 though the light was poor, continued until 28 97 12.13 5 W. A. C. Lambie, 14 0 33 162 11.57 6 9.30 when Strath., who had the advantage of R. T hom pson, 7 4 14 25 8.33 2 batting first, forced a victory on the stroke of H. I. M. Kay, ... 12 2 17 76 7.6 8 time. Hart batted right through the innings W. H . Reid, 15 1 27 100 7.14 6 J. D. Reid, 15 of 91 for a capital 46, and was last man out. 0 28 105 7.0 2 w. J. Walker, ... 9 2 26 48 6 85 2 Reid was the most successful of our bowlers R. N. Stevenson, 12 1 20 74 6.72 7 claiming four victims, and took the last wicket, J. F . Dow, 14 0 26 82 6.57 2 N. D ouglas 9 3 10* 27 when the visitors still wanted five runs for 4.5 2 J . Diack, 2 1 17 31 31.0 0 victory. Result— Strathallan, 91; J. Anderson’s XL, 87. * Signifies not out. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

N a m e Overs M dns. R u n s W k ts . A v ’gc. Strathallan v. Auchterarder.—At Auchterarder. T. M . H a r t ...... 214.5 82 416 64 6.5 The return game with Auchterar'der ended N. Dcuglas, 23.3 6 69 8 8.625 J. J. McFadzen, in a victory for the School by 67 runs to 41. 67.5 14 245 28 8.75 J. D. Reid, ... '164 48 438 36 12.16 Neither side showed particular confidence in lirst Eleven.—Played 16; Won 10; Lost 5; Drc.wn 1. facing the attack. On the School side, Lambie Runs—For: 1,724 for 137 wickets. Average per wicket, with 17 and Kay with 13 were the most success­ 12.5.

ful batsmen, while J. D. Reid and Hart shared Against: 1,313 for 151 wickets. Average per wicket, the bowling honours. 8,. 6. Result—Strathallan, 67; Auchterarder, 41. Criticism of the Team. T. M. H art is one of the finest all-rounders the Strathallan v. Former Pupils. School has produced. He has captained The last match of the season was against an the team well and ’has been the mainstay eleven of Former Pupils and proved a delight­ of his side. He is a really first-class fully entertaining one, though the visitors were fielder and is a bowler well above the far from full strength. Ratting first, the School average. A stylish yet forceful batsman scored 150 for 6 wickets, Hart carrying out his with a very sound defence, he has a good bat for 69, and Dow making 29 before being variety of strokes' at his disposal, and is run out. Russell made 14 and J. ID. Reid 18. especially strong on the leg side. He has J. D. Reid was in good form with the ball and the satisfaction of having scored the first it was mainly due to him that the Old Boys century on the School ground, and with lost six wickets for 27. Q .' Melrose and his his keenness.and iintiring energy should go captain, G. Smith, made a splendid effort to right to the fop in cricket. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. ,81

J. J. McEadzen, the yice-captain, has proved R. Thomson, a moderately good left-hand the second best batsman, and has also bowler who should develop into a first- accomplished fine performances with the class player, for he is a promising bat and ball. In batting he offers a stern defence a very alert fielder. and makes full advantage of his height in driving—a stroke which has brought him W. J. Walker is a sound but slow-scoring bats- most of his runs. As a bowler, he is con­ ■ man, who, with experience and enterprise, siderably faster than last season, but should develop into a really useful player. should concentrate more on obtaining, a '"* good length. N. Douglas is a fairly good change bowler. He W . A. C. Lam bie is a magnificent hitter, with will have, improved his batting consider­ a good eye, tut he is also capable of offer­ ably when he has got rid of the tendency ing a stout defence when occasion demands. to pull the ball to leg-. , His fielding is good, and on occasions, ■ brilliant The Second Eleven has only enjoyed a moderate success, and on the whole were J. D. Reid has improved his bowling consider­ slightly weaker than usual, inconsistency being ably since last season, and forms one of their chief fault, ^he match with Morrison’s our mainsprings in attack. He has become was lost by bad fielding, and that with Perth also a very useful bat, and should be cap­ Academy 1st by the dismal failure of the bats­ able of big scores when he has gained -more men against a good attack. confidence and experience.

O n the other hand, bad luck has d o g g e d , them W. H. Reid is a very stylish batsman with a on two occasions, against Dundee and Glasgow ■ good variety of strokes. The season was High Schools, when the clock has beaten them well advanced before he settled down to with victory in sight. They have three wins his game, and this was mainly due to his to their credit, against Heriot’s, Dollar, and tendency to glide -straight balls. He has Hillhead, and their average runs per wicket proved to be an excellent fielder at mid-on. shows a slight superiority over their opponents R. N. Stevenson will in time make a good ^8.44 against 8.08. cricketer. , His batting, already sound,, is steadily improving, whilst he. has always BATTING AVERAGES. . been conspicuous with his brilliant fielding T imes , at cover pumt. ' • . • . :T ' n ot H ig h ’t N a m e In n s . * O u t Score Total A v ’ge. J. F. Dow is a good left-handed batsman who I. Campbell, ... 7 1 26 86 14.33 w ., Frew , ... 6 2 38* 53 13.25 proved more successful towards the end R . G ran t, 4 1 22* 38 12.67 - of the season. He is -inclined to poke at jr . D iack, 6 5 0 46 65 10.83 off balls, but otherwise has-, a soi^nd s. Ferguson, 7 1 36 58 9.67 defence. A good fielder, he is also capable j . Macmillan, .6 , 0 . 12 ,39 6.50 ft. D u n n , 3 0 9 18 6 of acting as a moderate wi’cket-keeper. * Signifies not out.

H. I. M. Kay has played .succgsgiully ,as the BOWLING ANALYSIS. • • team’s wicket-keeper,, .and is _ especially N am e Overs M dns. Runfe W k ts . A v ’cre. -strong in. taking-.leg balJs. A hard hitting j . D iack, ,,. 24 . 4 50 12? 4.16 batsman., he should be more judicious in R. G ran t, , 49 11 103 - 12 8 58 choosing the balls-to,, hit. . I.Campbell, 60 13 129 14 9.21

j , t G. E. Russell is qn enterprising batsman who Second Eleven caps were awarded to TR. N. is steadily improving his defenc.e. He has ' S.te.venson G. Russell, R. Thomson, 11N. come well to the fore wr£h_ soijie good con­ ^Douglas-, G. Ronthrone, T. Djark, I. Campbell. sistent hitting. A safe fielder. R. Grant, and W :Frew,' 32 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

SPORTS DAY. 12)— 1 I. D. McDonald; 2 D. Wood. 220 yards Sports Day, June 7th, was wet, and con­ (under 14)—1 J. I. MacIntyre; 2 J. S. Brook. sequently the attendance was hardly so large 220 yards (under 16)— 1 D. F. Docherty; 2 R. as hitherto. Nevertheless some good races E. Mackenzie. 220 yards (open)—1 J. were run and the whole gathering enjoyed M acM illan; 2 S. Fraser. Throwing the Cricket themselves thoroughly, particularly the younger Ball (open)—1 T. M. Hart; 2 W. A. C. members. This year two points were awarded Lambie. Obstacle race (open)—1 D. Bell; 2 in the House Championship for each repre­ H. Mason. 440 yards (under 16)—1 R. W. sentative in the finals, whereby added interest Dunn; 2 J. W. Scott. 440 yards (open)—1 J. had been, given to the heats. Beginning the MacMillan; 2 W. M. Frew. 880 yards (under day, Nicol 84, Ruthven 73, and Freeland 78, 16)— 1 J. W . Scott; 2 I. L. Constable. 880 there was a keen, struggle for a while between yards (open)— 1 J. J. McFadzen; 2 G. G. Baker. the first and last of these, but Nicol, ably served Long Jum p (under 14)— 1 J. I. M acIntyre; 2 by J. Macmillan in the senior events and I. J. S. Brook. Long Jum p (under 16)— 1 C. W . McIntyre it) the junior, slowly but surely drew Lacey; 2 A. B. Bryce. Long Jump (open)— • w'ell ahead and ended up victors' with 166 1 J. C. Highet; 2 J. MacMillan. Housei Relay—■ points, Freeland being second with 128, and 1 Nicol; 2 Ruthven. Tug-of-War—Past pupils Rufhven last with 109. One of the finest per­ beat present pupils. House Tug-of-War—1 formances of the day was by J. W . Scott in the Ruthven; 2 Nicol; 3 Freeland. half-mile under 16; while Highet, clearing 19-ft. 8-ifi., was an easy victor in the long jump. TENNIS. The preliminary rounds of the Tennis Cham­ At the distribution of prizes which followed pionships were played on 4th July. The games M r .. Riley referred to the School’s successes in the Junior event were well contested by during the year. The School Gold Medal was fifty-six boys, and many surprises were sprung. won by G- Q. Baker, J. F. Dow being the Last year’s champion, G. Leburn, fell a victim recipient of a. Silver Medal in recognition of in the first round to I. Constable, who . his consistently high standard of work. Dr. ultimately reached the semi-final, accompanied Lamberton, who distributed the prizes, was by C. Lacey. I. Henderson and J. Scott, only presented on this occasion with a clock in to be knocked out by Lacey, 5-6, after a lead­ appreciation of his many services to the School ing at one time 4-0, in a truly terrific, duel. during his connection with it; and H. I. M. Henderson beat Scott in the other semi-final, Kay, as captain, wished him every success in both playing good tennis, but the former being his new position on behalf of the whole School. the steadier. The F .P ’s, who were present in force, asked that they niight be associated with the gift by Bdd weather prevented the final being played having the clock suitably inscribed. until the 6th. Here the hurricane Lacey proved too much for the steady Henderson who, The results were as follows:— although he took several games to deuce, was 90 yards (under 14)—1 J. I. McIntyre; 2 J. finally beaten 6-0, 6-0. Lacey owed much to S. Brook. 100 yards (under 16)— 1 R. W . his ^erWce. Dunn; 2 R. E. Mackenzie. 100 yards (open).— 1 J. MacMillan; 2 J. C. Highet. High Jump Forty fnembers competed in the Senior com­ (under 12)— 1 G. W . Balfour; 2 I. D. McDonald. petition. In the semi-finals, played on the 8th. High Jump (under 14)—I J. I. MacIntyre; 2 T. M. H art had a close game with R. N. J. S. Brook. High Jump (under 16)—1 D. StevensoVi. Elgh.t games were shared, but Shanks; 2 I, MacEwen. High Jump (open)—1 Stevenson won his. service, and taking the last J. J. McFadzen; 2 J. C. Highet. Three-legged as a love game, won the set 6-4. J. J- race (open)-—1 W . M. Frew and J. C Highet; McFadzen had qualified to meet G. G. Baker in 2 H. I M. Kay and S. S. Ferguson. 120 yards •the other semi-final, after being fully extended • Hurdles (under 16)— 1 C.-W. Lacey; 2 D. F. by W. H. Reid, a dark horse, in the fourth Docherty, ,120 yards Hurdles (open)— 1 W . A. round; but he overcame the new opposition C. Lambie; 2 J. MacMillan. 75 yards (under comfortably 6-2. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL M A G A Z I ‘AT E. 3$

The final was productive of some godd by Certain prefects in the boat: their rescue tennis, and the loser played much better than work was splendid and they helped to entertain the score suggests, the rallies being long and the spectators between whiles with some the games going to deuce on seven occasions. exhibition rowing. McFadzen won his first service, but lost the next two games, scoring only one point in each. RUGBY PROSPECTS. He won the next off Stevenson's service in a The first Fifteen has suffered considerable by love game, and took the following two after boys leaving, but it will retain the services of deuce had been called. The next was another three of last year’s forwards and two of the love game, and then McFadzen took the set backs. Several of last season’s second will be after a long duel 6-2. The second set opened available, and the new men culled from the with two games to McFadzen and one to 3rd. and 4th. teams, which were of a high Stevenson. The next went to deuce before standard, will doubtlessly fill the vacancies with McFadzen gained the points but he won the success. The pack will be a heavy one, and, next comfortably, only to lose the sixth with­ under the captaincy of S. Ferguson, there is out scoring. He won the seventh, and then every reason to hope, with practice, for a side Stevenson made a fine effort and, after deuce whose team work will prove as deciding a had been called five times, took the game to factor as in recent years. make the score 5-3; but apparently tired by the long rally, he lost the ^cxt 'game and the The enthusiasm shown by the younger match. members of the School is cheering, and com­ petition for places in the second (W. J. Walker, C. Lacey and J J. McFadzen were therefore captain) and third fifteens will be keen. A full the recipients of the tennis medals at the end fixture list has been arranged for all these of the term. teams, and the season should be a highly successful one. SWIMMING. House Matches.— It was a dull, overcast evening on July 12th when the School went down to the Earn for Jan. 28—Junior House Games (under 15). the competition for the Swimming Champion­ ships. The river was high and the water on Feb. , ,4—Junior House Games (Final). the cold side, and the c«gi®«titors were not slow in settling the matter. ' There were twelve Former Pupil’s Matches.— entries in the Junior section, and in each heat the winner won comfortably— F. Grant and C. Oct. 1st and Nov. 26th. - Maclay, G. Sturroch and I. Henderson, and C Lacey and H. Cowper being the respective heat All enquiries with regards the P.P. games winners. But three of these found it too cold should be made to:—N. G. Reid, Lochside, to face another swim, and of the remaining Bearsden, or R. R. Barr, Hermiston, Kilmal­ three, Grant gained a fairly easy victory, colm. Maclay beating Sturroch for the second place.

In the Senior race, W . A. C Lambie alone The class in English was being taught the proved stronger than the current and won his intricacies of forming adjectives from nouns by heat with ease from J. Cleland; while H. the addition of “ ous.” Examples were given Fraser, whose weight was of some assistance, such as hazardous, from hazard; meaning full was the winner of the second heat with of hazard; contemptuous, full of contempt; Douglas second. The final was easily Lam bie’s, venturous, full of venture, etc. Th

THE SCOUTS ff'lHE counter-attractions of cricket and much advice. W hen the tpigitement was at its * examinations have not kept our earnest height, M ajor Pullar arrived with the glad news body of Scouts from parades. Most of them that we were to be motored to Dunbarnie forsook both in order to do the mile in twelve Cottage for a kind of High Jinks. minutes' in a kind of umpire's shuffle, and deserve ' credit.' We must, however, point out The interest taken by Major Pullar in Scout­ that Scout’s Pace should be more beautifully ing is well known, but was demonstrated to us carried out: the claims of deportment should in a very practical fashion on this occasion, for not be ignored. the arrangement for our entertainment at Dun­ barnie was perfect despite the fact he had but As a variant on our old friend Prisoner’s returned from London that morning. By Base, we tried some tracking. This was a transporting us from the hill to Bridge of Earn great success. The tracking parties seldom and thence to School, much time was saved reached their objectives or even captured any­ for the more important functions of eating and one, but that was no doubt due- the Scout­ playing. We have already thanked him, some­ master’s tendency to indulge in small talk what noisily: we assure him we appreciate his instead of watching his watch. However, the interest, and hope to retain it. ones who had been allegedly tracked very obligingly went to the rescue of those who Two unfortunate circumstances spoilt the were bushed. Farewell to Mr. Holt: Major Pullar was unable to be present, and the swimming champion­ After due exciting anticipations and a perfect ships were competed for the same evening. orgy of organisation on the part of Baker, There was a good attendance, however, and came the Field Day, and a good- one it was one of the absentees, F. Grant, was first in the too. To a large extent this success was due Junior swimming event. to the kind and thorough work of Miss Riley. From all of us, heartiest thanks. Mr. Holt arrived and, having lined up the patrols gave a resume of the term’s work, after As soon,as we started, the sun shone, and it which he announced the promotions. This did not go off duty till we were all tucked up in done, Baker pointed 6ut the zeal of Mr. Holt’s bed. W e sweltered down the straight, reflect­ work as Scoutmaster during the year, and pre­ ing the sun from half-a-liundred mess-tins, and sented him with a stick as a mark of the Scouts’ put the wind up Mr. Duncan’s cows. On past appreciation, with an enforced promise that it Pitkeathly, and past the Brewery we perspired, should not be used to mark others. before ascending the lower steeps of the Ocliills. Our objective was the gully beneath Mr. Holt thanked the troop and called upon Glen-eafn Hill, but at this point it apparently Walker to make a presentation to Baker in became eggs. Certainly Gray and Grant took recognition of his many Services, a case con­ the disease badly. They emulated Tennyson’s taining a fountain pen and revolving pencil, Brook but their babbling was (not like having performed which, Walker called for Falstaff’s of greeh fields) of eggs. three cheers for both retiring officers, cheers which expressed the gratitude towards, and the In order to make quite clear that we were sorrow at the loss of, a good Scoutmaster and Scouts and not poultry farmers we gave a a worthy assistant. little demonstration of First Aid. Seizing Caie, we hois’ied him on an improvised stretcher and General Notes. carried him up a hill some ten thousand feet There was much anxiety felt in the Troop asr high. Thence w£ Swafn if! a stream of per­ to tlie appointment of a successor to Mr. Holt. spiration to our gully, Where fires were soon When it became known that Mr. Sh&w had alight,j land mince a-boiling, accompanied by been offered, and had accepted, the post there STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE. 35

was general satisfaction. A hearty welcome is extended to him from all ranks. The Business Club Despite a severely decreased membership* the The following promotions have been made:— second term of the Business Club succeeded ■Grant, F. W ., 2nd of the Eagles, to be P.L-, even more than the first term in its primary vice Baker, leaving. object, to encourage public debate on every­ day questions: possibly the very smallness of Gillanders, E., 2nd Kangaroos, to be P.L. to the numbers had something to do with the Cuckoos, vice Thomson, leaving. loquaciousness of its members.

Dunn, R., to be 2nd Kangaroos, vice Gillanders, Only two papers were read during the term, promoted. by Messrs. Bonthrone and Lambie, on “ Modern Brewing” and “ The British Ford” Rae, A. G., to be 2nd Eagles, vice Grant, pro­ respectively, and apart from one or two excur­ moted. sions into modern literature, the chief features were debates, which, during the first half of Tests Passed:— the term, were of an organised character upon Cooking and fire-lighting.—Turner, Rae, serious topics, “ The Merits of Youth and Age," McCulloch, Wright, Cowper, Ross, Mercer, “ The Enfranchisement of Women at 21,” Forsyth, Lauderdale, L-, Lauderdale, V., “ The Possibilities of the Air Force ousting Barrie, Scott, Reid, R., Constable, G., the Navy as a Means of Defence.” The last Balfour, R., Holmes, Dobson, Watt, of these particularly provided a heated dis­ Wilkie, Fleming, D., Moncur, G. cussion in which all members took part.

Scout’s Pace.— McCulloch, Moncur, G., Later the members indulged in impromptu McFarlane, Reid, R. Balfour, R., Dobson, debates, which proved most popular and amus­ Watt, Wilkie, McKenzie, Fleming, D. ing. W ith subjects and speakers unknown until the last minute, certain members were Kim's Game.—Reid, R., Balfour, R.. Watt, reduced to “ gagging,’ while others, called upon Wilkie, Holmes Fleming, D. to oppose something in which they believed, performed very creditably. The subjects were Tenderfoot Completed.—Cowper, Carlaw, both serious and humorous, and “ Rugby v. Reid, R., Watt. Cricket ” was perhaps the tit-bit of the former, ending in the favour of Rugby; while that upon the relative virtues of long and shingled hair, as well as being amusing, brought out If you have the abilities of all the great men, some ingenious speeches and ended in no past and present, you could do nothing well decision. without' sincerely meaning it, and setting about it. The session closed with a formal debate, — Bleak House. “ That Civilization makes for Happiness,-’ * which opened such wide possibilities that it Tn the meantime, we have a deal to do, and was protracted more than two hours and called far to go! so sharp’s the word and jolly! forth some excellent speeches by Messrs. — Martin Chuzzlewit. * Baker, Lambie, Bonthrone, and Hart. No man knocks himself down; if his destiny knocks him down his destiny must pick him up D. H. G. B O N T H R O N E again. Hon. Secretary. — Old Curiosity Shop. *. A fig for Time, sir! Use him well, and he’s a hearty fellow and scorns to have you at a Be happy in the good you have done now, disadvantage. and in the good you do. - Burnaby Rudt?e. —The Haunted Man. 36 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

Earnside Echoes Answers to Correspondents

I sat next to Professor Phiz Phiz, Master Examined.—Examinations, likey mumps, are of Hearts, the other evening in the Forgan- sent to try us. Their only other use is to denny theatre. He is going to continue the enable us to show how little we know. series of lectures on “ That Cave M an S tuff” ; this time by broadcasting. By this method he Sufferer.—The best way to remove corns is to expects to have a much larger audience. After reap the tops with a sharp knife, and then the first two minutes we don’t think it will dig down for the root with a pickaxe and make much difference. shovel. A more permanent result may be obtained by cutting off the entire member The Forgandenny Palais de Danse was open in which it is rooted. Thus deprived of till nine o’clock the other evening, but nutriment, it will fade and die without fortunately the Provost has not yet learnt of causing the slightest pain. this. It was on the occasion of substitution of a gramophone for the music from Mr. Roy Statistician.—No, we don’t know if all the boys Blackhand’s bagpipes. Strathallan marked at Strath, were placed in a line they would their appreciation of this innovation by con­ reach quite to Forgandenny Station: but tributing an extra large box of soft-tone say they can go home and watch what needles. happens. The Staff Room at Strathallan has been In Doubt.— (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Yes. (4) greatly enlivened since the advent of a certain No. (5) Decidedly not. (6) W e do. (7) Bohemian gentleman. W e are not quite sure We don’t intend to waste any more. You whether it is preferable to be blinded by should be in a lunatic asylum. tobacco smoke on entering or deafened by one singing. Still, it does us good to know that Admirer.—-We cannot divulge the addresses of the masters can be happy despite the hundred- any of the Staff. They are very retiring. and-sixty odd troubles sent to try them. Nor do any of them give away photographs The new building up at the School is creating of themselves. much discussion in Forgandenny social circles. Rumour hath it that it is a new Social Club­ house, where all sports from tiddly-winks to polo will be played. Another rumour suggests that it is to enable the inmates to have separate A man’s thoughts is like the winds, and cages. nobody can’t answer for ’em for certaip, any length of time together. The Duke of Pitkeathly has taken a trip to — Domfcey and Son. X the Riviera. The police have not yet ascer­ tained just what else he has taken, What is before you is a fight with the world,, When I dropped into the Forgandenny Night and the sooner you begin it the better. — David Copperfield. Club the other evening I was shocked by the * dissipations I beheld. The place was crowded as usual, groups lining the walls and drinking Man is but mortal, and there is a point ginger-beer with abandon, while Mrs. Light- beyond which human courage cannot extend. purse was singing that pathetic ballad: “ Why — Pickwick Papers. * can’t the whole world wink at once when my Sweetie’s by?” This was followed by Mr. The world is before you, and it is most Roy Blackhand’s inimitable double shuffle on probable that as you enter it, so it will receive the top of the piano. I left while the exe'te- you^ Trust in nothing but Providence and ment reached fever heat in similar rotinds of your own efforts. hectic pleasure. > : — Bleak House.