THE PETERITE. VOL. XXI. APRIL, 1912. No. 2o.4..

SCHOOL LETTER. ;pa, or, /3paxeis Xdryoz aprcivQt tti iroXXois xplicrOat."

E have decided to adopt the above as our motto, and therefore will ask our readers to be content with a short school letter. Football ended about half-term and Hockey and Boating have taken its place. Of these, if numbers are anything to judge by, we should say that the former seems to be the more popular. Six matches have been arranged, and the team has so far been very successful, winning all the matches played, while that with Ampleforth had to be postponed. A race was rowed with the York City Rowing Club's Maiden IV., on March i8th. After a closely contested struggle our opponents succeeded in carrying off the victory by only half a length. Unfortunately, F. E. Ferguson was unable to row, and with his help our boat would probably have achieved success. This term the Clerk of the Weather has done a most remarkable and unexpected thing. Intending, presumably, to make up for his behaviour in recent winters, he has visited us with quite a long spell of severe frost, with the result that we have enjoyed over a week's skating, to which many of us can look back with very pleasant memories. Under the auspices of the Rifle Club an interesting and novel shooting competition has been in progress during the past two or three weeks, an account of which will be found elsewhere. Much energy is at present being devoted to Fives, preparatory to the match with , which takes place on March 27th. The Gymnasium Competition has been fixed for Friday, March 22nd, and the Sports will be held on March 29th and 3oth. 652 FOO I BALI,. FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 7'. HEADINGLEY " A." Played at York on February r 7th. The school was again with- out the services of Tennent and Harpley. Bethell kicked off and play remained in mid-field for some time. Headinglev attacked strongly, but forward passing brought relief to the School, Headingley again returned to the attack and nearly scored, but play drifted into mid-field. After good passing, Headingley scored far out and the try was converted. After this reverse the School were smarter and got the ball in the scrum, and Mr. Matthews dribbled over, but being unsupported had hard luck in not scoring. Possession of the ball forward set the backs in motion, and Fernandes got in with a good try, the kick failing. Half-time score : Headingley, 5 pts.; School, 3 pts. After the interval the School appeared to have a chance of victory, but wasted opportunities and Headingley scored for out, the kick failing. The York forwards played hard, and Mr. Matthews, Bethell and Hargraves were all to the fore. The rushes, however, often developed into strong attacks by Headingley, as the forwards would not tackle their men. A good pass by Bethell enabled F. Ferguson to make an excellent opening, and Fernandes scored for out. The York outsides defended well and saved the situation, but a determined run by an opposing wing ended in a converted try. The same player soon scored again, but the kick failed. Final Score : Headingley, i 6 pts ; School, 6 pts. Team :—P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; W. H. Haynes, K. Shann, D. L. Fernandes, B. O. Jolly, three-quarter-backs ; F. Ferguson, W. R. Wray, half-backs ; F. E. Ferguson, R. C. Bethel!, G. W. Hargraves, W. H. Farquharson, T. M. Darling, A. E. Robinson, B. Matthews, Esq., forwards. Remarks :—Richards at back was good throughout. Fernandes and Jolly both did well and Shann was decidedly useful. F. Ferguson was in great form at half, and has a sound knowledge of the game, but Wray seemed slow and off form, perhaps owing to bad heeling on the part of the forwards. The latter were fair, but did not tackle in the loose. Bethell and Hargraves both played well, and Mr. Matthews was in tearing' form. FOOTBALL FIXTURES. 653 FOOTBALL CLUB. President :—THE REV. CANON OWEN. Captain :—F. E. FERGUSON. Hon. Sec. :—F. FERGUSON. FIRST XV. RESULTS. Date. Versus. Ground. Result. 1911. Sat. Oct. 7 Old Peterites Home Lost 3-17 Wed. Yorkshire Wanderers Home Lost 6-22 Sat. 21 Leeds Grammar School Home Won 3o—o Sat. 28 Bradford Grammar School Home Won 3o—o Sat. Nov. Wakefield Grammar School Home Won 19-0 Sat. Leeds Grammar School Away Won 15-3 Wed. 9, 15 Away Won 21-5 Sat. 99 18 School Home Lost 5-30 Sat. 9, 25 St. John's College Home Lost 0-35 Wed. ,9 zq Pocklington School Away Won 27-0 Sat. Dec. Durham School Home Lost o— 37 Sat. „ 9 Leeds Clergy School Home Not played Wed. „ 20 Old Peterites Home Lost o-3 1912. Wed. Feb 7 Royal Scots Grey's R.F.C. • Home Not played Wed. ,, 14. Away Lost o —3 Sat. ., 17. Headingley " A" Home Lost 6-16 SECOND XV. RESULTS. Date. Versus. Ground. Result.

1911. Wed. Oct. 18 Ripon G. School znd XV ..1 Away Won 14-3 Sat. „ 21 Leeds G. School znd XV .. Away Lost 3-9 Sat. Nov. 11 Leeds G. School 2nd XV .. Home Won 3+-0 Wed. 15 Ripon G. School and XV .. Home Won 73—o Sat. 18 Giggleswick School 2nd XV Away Lost 0-71 Wed. Dec. 6 Pocklington School and XV. Away Won 45-3 Wed. ,, 13 Ampleforth College znd XV. Home Won io6—o Sat. „ 16 G. F. Tendall Esq's XV. Home Drawn o—o Two Junior XV. matches were played with , the first on Saturday, February 1 oth, at Aysgarth, resulting in a win by 23 points to nil ; the second match was played at York, on Thursday, February =Id, and was lost by 3 points to 14. 654 FOOTBALL RETROSPECT.

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. The Football Season just over has been a very interesting one ; there has been a keenness about the games throughout the School that reflects great credit on our Captain and his organization. The First Fifteen have on the whole played well. Up till Christmas they did all that could be reasonably expected of them ; after Christmas, the frost and other things prevented us from taking our footer seriously, and it was a relief to all when the Hockeyites assumed command. It is very difficult to " place" this year's team—certainly they have played as good football as any of recent years. The defence of the backs has been better than we can remember, though we still want a full-back that can kick. The forwards, perhaps, have not shown as much grit as we should have liked—physically they were not strong—and to this fact and to their weakness in getting the ball, we attribute any shortcomings the team may have shown. In the loose, when opposed to a light team they were brilliant, but against a heavy team, the want of physique and weight was very apparent. Still, the season's record is one of which we can be proud. We have only had to admit defeat to sides heavi_r than ourselves, and throughout the season the team has played with great gameness and spirit. We shall, of course, be blamed for losing at

Ampleforth ; but in extenuation we may say that they had a strong pack who played a game we are not used to, and that we had many of our regular team " off." The and XV. has had a successful season on the whole. Against Leeds and Giggleswick—both matches away—they had several men off, and would probably have done better. Against Ripon, Ampleforth, and Leeds, at home, they combined well. But perhaps the best game they played was against G. F. Tendall, Esq.'s XV., with whom they drew. The team is full of promise, and should prove good material for next season. 1ST XV. CHARACTERS. 655

1ST XV. CHARACTERS. F. E. FERGUSON, 1909-12 (9st. 121bs.)—A fine captain, who set his team a spendid example. A good dribbler, always on the ball, not forgetting to do his share in the scrum. All sympathised with him and the School in his enforced absence owing to accident. F. FERGUSON, 19I0-I2 (list. 3lbs.)—A lying back half, who thought much, as a rule with success. His kicking has been useful, and he made many openings for the three-quarters ; combined well with Wray, but developed too great a liking for the "blind side." A strong and straight runner. \Vas much missed when away owing to accident. R. C. BETHELL, ig 10-12 (11St. albs.) Good hard working forward ; splendid dribbler and good on the line out. Has a future if he learns to tackle. W. R. WRAY, 1911 —12 (9st. folbs.)—Played brilliantly at the beginning of the season. Good kick, gave his passes well, and did much defensive work. Shows promise of great things. B. O. JOLLY, 191 I-I2 (9st. flb.)—First-rate tackler and improved in intelligence. Though slow, he has been a useful wing three-quarter. P. A. RICHARDS, 1911-12 (lost. olbs.)—Full-back. A good tackler and stops a rush well. A little faster than last year, but must learn to kick, and to kick sooner. D. L. FERNANDES, 19 1 1-1z (I I st. 2lbs.)—Centre three-quarter, Has scored many brilliant tries. Good kick and improved as a tackler. Has, on the whole, proved reliable. R. M. BASKETT, 1911-12 (lost. albs.)—Rather disappointing at first, but his attack improved when he learnt to " go hard" for the line; good kick and tackler and shows great promise. O. M. TENNENT, 1911-12 (fist. olbs.).—Much improved forward. Works hard and tackles well. One of our best players. G. W. HARGRAVES 191 I-I 2 (1 1st. olbs.).—A splendid dribbler. Inclined to shirk the pack, but this was almost justified by results. 656 2ND XV. CHARACTERS.

K. SHANN (9st. i 2lbs.)—Much improved as a three-quarter. Learnt to give and take his passes well was good at " cutting in," and did a lot of defensive work. A certain clumsiness has prevented him from being really good. W. H. FARQUHARSON (12St 4.1bS.) —Forward. Heavy and strong. Was not at his best until after Christmas. Clumsy with his feet, but distinctly promising. T. M. DARLING (1 1st. olbs.)—A heavy forward, but very slow, probably owing to a weak knee. Very fair dribbler. R. THORNTON ( I OSt. 7lbs.)—A promising player. Can dribble well, but never settled down to his place in the second row. Must learn to tackle. H. E. K. REYNOLDS (1 ost. zlbs.)—A plucky and promising forward. Dribbles and tackles well, but too fond of getting round the scrum before the ball. Will do better, when he understands the game. R. A. HARPLEY ( I ost. 6lbs.)—Very promising forward and a genuine worker.

2ND XV. CHARACTERS. *L. F. JONES (c 1st. 7lbs.)—A heavy forward, whose presence had a good effect on a wayward scrum. He was badly missed on one occasion. *B. C. CAMM (9st. 8lbs.)—A good full-back. This seems to have been his proper place. *C. E. H. MEDHURST (7st. zlbs.)—Has a good knowledge of the game, and was useful at stand-off half, but might take matters more seriously. *A. E. ROBINSON (cost. olbs.)—Centre three-quarter. A strong runner when started, but slow off the mark. Good in defence, but cannot give a pass. *W. H. HAYNES ( I ost.)—A very promising centre. Has combined well with his wing. " Cuts in " well and distinctly smart. *j. MOULD (8st. tzlbs.).—A fast wing. His success has been partly due to his centre. Fair kick, but has no defence. Very promising. HOCkEY rIXTURES. 65 7

*G. C. NELSON (9st. albs.)—An enthusiastic forward, who hunts the ball. Should do very well when he stops " winging." Good place kick and possesses a safe pair of hands. C. L. ARMSTRONG (9st. 7lbs.)—Scrum half. Has done fairly well for his first season. Fine place kick, and has good defence, but not quite hard enough physically. G. C. WEST (8st. bibs.) —A promising wing, who has had few opportunities. Fast runner and tackles well ; at present lacks experience. C. RICHARDSON (9st. z lb.)—Promising forward ; dribbles and tackles well. W. PRICE JONES (8st. i3lbs.)—Fair forward. A consistent per- former but poor tackler. H. P. H. ROCHE (lost. ilb.)—Very unreliable, owing to lack of experience. Good dribbler, but " green." H. L. CHILMAN (9st. olbs.)—A very promising full-back. First- rate tackler, and has improved in kicking and fielding, but has still much to learn in that respect. A. O. JoHNsox (9st. 9lbs.)—Very keen forward. Lacks weight •and stamina. Does not mind hard knocks. A. K. PROCTER (9st. 5lbs.)—Forward. Very weak, but works hard. Indicates a 2nd colour.

HOCKEY FIXTURES.

Captain :—D. L. FERNANDES. Hon. Sec. :—R. C. BETHELL.

Date. Against. Ground. Result. 1912. Wed. Mar. 6 The Retreat Away Won r o-n i Sat. „ 9 York A' Away Won 7— I Wed. „ Arnpleforth College Away Not played Sat. 16 Ripon G. S Away Won 7-4 Sat. „ 23 Pocklington School Away Thurs. „ 2 8 Ripon G. S Home 658 HOCKEY PROSPECTS

HOCKEY PROSPECTS. This season six matches have been arranged, including matches with Ripon (2), Pocklington and Ampleforth. On the whole, there is every reason to hope for success ; at the time of writing two easy victories have been recorded in our first two matches, and the team is getting well together. Of last year's XI. only four have left, and we have found substitutes ready at hand. Armstrong, in goal, shows that he is, if anything, better than last year. F. Ferguson is very safe at left back, and will be really good when he can clear a little quicker. Durrant, who has the hard task of filling Peters' place at right back, has got plenty of hockey in him and will do quite well. Bethell at centre half is a tower of strength, but must not do too much. Medhurst and Greenwood have both come into the team this year, and show plenty of promise, especially the former, in spite of lack of inches. 'The forwards show more combination than they did at any time last year, and should be a very useful line ; Shann at outside right is better than he was last year, and centres nicely ; Fernandes is doing very well, both in mid-field where he combines well with Shann, and in the circle. Robinson is a capable centre, but is rather apt to roam about, which, at times, is upsetting to the combination ; Wray shoots hard and passes well to the right, but is rather apt to neglect his outside, and should show a little more vigour ; for the position of outside left there are two candidates, Tennent, who is always a trier, though clumsy, and Haynes, who has a marked, lack of initiative. To sum up, if the backs will clear well to the wings, and not hit the ball straight down the field to their opponent's backs, and if the forwards will be quick to seize opportunities in the circle, the team ought to do just as well as last year's, if not better. HOCKEY. 659 HOCKEY. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. THE RETREAT. Played on the Retreat Ground on March 6th. From the " bully- off," play was immediately taken into the Retreat half, but poor hooting lost the school many opportunities. Play then became more even and the Retreat pressed, but the school backs relieved. kfter some loose play, Shann scored, and shortly afterwards Bethell added another goal. The rest of the game consisted chiefly in rushes made by the school forwards. Mr. Matthews did a lot of useful work, and centred to perfection, but more use might have been made of his centres. The school backs were pretty safe, but they were not put to much test, as the Retreat were never long in the school half. Armstrong in goal was especially noticeable for his excellent saving. Final score :—St. Peter's, ro goals ; The Retreat, nil. School Team :—C. L. Armstrong, goal ; F. Ferguson, O. T. Durrant, backs ; H. 13. Greenwood, R. C. Bethell, C. E. H. Medhurst, halves ; B. Matthews, Esq , W. R. Wray, A. E. Robinson, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, forwards.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORK A.' Played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen's ground on March 9th. file school opened the attack and pressed hard, but were eventually repulsed, and play was taken into the school half. The chool backs relieved, and by some good combination of the forwards, Robinson scored. The school continued to press and cored frequently. Bethell and Medhurst were in excellent form, and fed the forwards well. Greenwood also played a good game, but should cultivate a harder hit. Mr. Walker and Mr. Matthews were a source of strength, especially the latter. We fear, the team miss him in the school matches. Final score :—St. Peter's School, 7 goals ; York A,' r goal. School Team:—C. L. Armstrong, goal ; F. Ferguson and Rev. R. O. Walker, backs ; H. B. Greenwood, R. C. Bethel!, C. E. H. Medhurst, halves ; B. Matthews, Esq., W. R. Wray, A. E. Robinson, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, forwards. 66o CHRISTMAS CONCERT.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played on the Ripon ground on March i6th. From the outset, it seemed as if York would win. Play was immediately taken into the Ripon half, but their goal was threatened for some time before any score was made, Wray scoring the first goal. Ripon now attacked and it seemed that they would score, but the backs saved well, and after some loose play, York again scored. Half-time score :—York, 4 goals; Ripon. i goal. The second half opened with a dangerous attack by Ripon, but Ferguson cleared well, and mid-field play ensued. At this point of the game, York play became lethargic, and Ripon succeeded in adding three more goals to their score before time was called. York, however, also scored three goals in this half, and finally won by 7 goals to 4. School Team :—C. L. Armstrong, goal; F. Ferguson, 0. T. Durrant, backs ; H. B. Greenwood, R. C. Bethell, C. E. H. Medhurst, halves ; 0. M. Tennent, W. R. Wray, A. E. Robinson, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shaun, forwards. Remarks :—On the whole, the team did not get so well together as it did in the two previous matches, individual play taking the place of combination. Perhaps the fact of Fernandes and Durrant receiving injuries marred the play somewhat. The latter was playing well before he got hurt. Among the forwards, Wray was he most noticeable ; his shooting was very good. The following s cored goals :—Wray (3), Robinson (z), Fernandes and Shann, one each.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT. This concert was held on December loth, and, although the audience was not so large as that which usually attends a breaking- up concert, was nevertheless, as usual, very successful. The piano duets by Mr. 'I'endall and F. Ferguson, which opened both parts of the programme, were highly appreciated by all, and we think it safe to say they were two of the most delightful items of the evening. The part songs by the choir went

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off well, and the solos by R. D. Foster and A. E. Schroeder were much enjoyed, while Shadwell sang his song with clearness of

. tone. As to the quartets, we cannot help thinking that they were not quite up to the standard, although the quintet was well rendered. The comic event of the evening was undoubtedly the duet entitled, " The Big Brass Band," sung by Foster and Schroeder, which brought fortis roars of laughter from the whole audience. There were also several carols by the choir, and the concert terminated with well-known school songs and the School " Carmen." The programme was as follows :- PART I. I. PIANO DUET " Hungarian Dance Brahms G. F. TENDALL AND F. FERGUSON. 2. PART SONG ...... " Gipsy Life " Schumann THE CHOIR. 3. QUARTET.... Ah ! could I with fancy stray " Hatton THORNSBY, MEDHURST, DARLING, CAMM. 4. SONG " Lass o'mine " Phillips R. D. FOSTER. 5. PART SONG " The Sands of Dee" Macfarren THE CHOIR. 6. DUET. ...." The Big Brass Band " Ed. German R. D. FOSTER AND A. E. SCHROEDER. 7. SONG " At Night " Randegger C. SHADWELL. 8. Two CAROLS " Silent Night" Old German " Once in Bethlehem" .... C. V. Stanford THE CHOIR. PART II. I. PIANO DUET .... " Hungarian Dance " Brahms G. F. TENDALL AND F. FERGUSON. 2. PART SONG "Queen of the Night " Smart THE CHOIR. 3. QUARTET .. Good-night thou glorious sun " Smart THORNSBY, MEDHURST, DARLING, CAMM. 4. SONG " Ethiopia Saluting the Colours " Wood A. E. SCHROEDER. 5. QUINTET " Love was sent to make us glad " .... Ed German SHADWELL, THORNSBY, A. J. PETERS, R. D. FOSTER, A. E. SCHROEDER. 6. PART SONG " Yonder in Bethlehem" Gibbons THE CHOIR.

7. CAROL.... " See amid the winter's snow " Goss THE CHOIR. 8. SCHOOL SONG " Heroes " " Forty years on " " Carmen Saeculare Eborancensis" GOD SAVE THE KING. 662 A ROUNDELAY. RIFLE CLUB. As we have announced regularly for the last few terms, the number of members of this Club has been steadily increasing, making fresh records every term, and we are pleased to hear that this term is no exception, as over fifty members have been enrolled. The weekly competitions for silver spoons have been dis- continued for a time, and fresh ones introduced, because it was found that owing to the cold, stormy weather, there was no shooting for whole weeks ; this became an unfair handicap on many members, who were unable to take advantages of the few suitable days. In the latter half of the term, the chief attraction was a knock- out competition, in which every one fixed his own handicap, and was compelled to observe it within a reasonable margin under penalty of disqualification. The various rounds caused great amusement, as one by one of the alleged " crack" shots were beaten by rivals almost unknown to the range. The competition became rather complicated towards the end, as one or two competitors were disqualified, but the final results were K. Shann ; and, C. L. Armstrong ; semi- finalists, W. R. Wray, H. Richardson. On the whole the handicapping was very fair, though several competitors had to be disqualified for showing a marvellous and wholly unexpected improvement during the competition. The standard of shooting also, taken all round, was above the average, and it is to be hoped that similar competitions which will be arranged during this next term, will be as well supported.

A ROUNDELAY. Though very hungry I may be, I must not let the masters see That I am munching food in school, Because they hold it breaks a rule; So here am I, in saddest plight, With sixty lines of verse to write. Though very hungry.... etc., etc.

(The above is part of an " impot" set to one of the Lower School, who had evidently been seized with hunger while in form). LECTURE. 663

LECTURE. On Saturday, February 24th, Mr. G. Lloyd, one of the governors of the school, delivered an interesting lecture, entitled, " A walking tour through Palestine." The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides, mane of which were from his own photographs. Last March, Mr. Lloyd, in company with a friend, left England for Alexandria, and after a short stay there, went on to Cairo and visited the Pyramids and -the Sphinx, the colossal size of which could well be realised by the photographs which he showed us. Travelling down the Suez Canal to Port Said he took steamer from there to Joppa, and after a short stay went by train to Jerusalem, of which he gave us many interesting views, including one of the famous " Wall of Wailing," which is resorted to by large numbers of the Jews who lament the destruction of their city. We saw too, some slides of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Mosque which now stands on the site of the ancient temple. Leaving Jerusalem, Mr. Lloyd travelled on foot to Jericho. His next walk after this was southward to the Dead Sea, the peculiarities of which are well-known. He recommended this as an admirable place for anyone to visit who wished to learn to swim. He then recounted to us another walk from Jerusalem to Hebron, over a road very rough, but, nevertheless, one which he said was considered among the best of the Palestine roads. The usual method of repairing a road in that country was first to strew it with rough stones. So far so good, but when It came to the question of a steam roller, a small stone roller drawn by two mules had to suffice for that purpose. So it may be imagined that the last state of the road is in most cases worse than the first.

His last walk was northward to the district round the Sea of Galilee. The ascent of Mt. Hermon, some 9,000 feet high and covered with snow, was made, and from there Mr. Lloyd journeyed to Beirut, where he completed his tour. This was a most interesting lecture, and we are much obliged to Mr. Lloyd for his kindness in delivering it at the school. 664 VALETE.

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editors of the Peterite SIRS, Will you allow me to occupy a little of your valuable space to thank those who have spent time and trouble on the XV., and on the School. The amount of time our coach has sacrificed to the team is almost incredible, and we hope he will accept our sincere thanks for his patriotism. Canon Owen has helped our football greatly by coaching the juniors, not the least important item in the programme of rugger. Our thanks are due to him, and to Mr. Matthews for his active support in games and matches, in spite of his troublesome accident, obtained when playing for the school. Also to Mr. Walker for refereeing in matches, and " last but not least," to Mr. Yeld, for his most welcome and highly appreciated support on the touch line. Wishing Bethell and the School a record season, Yours, etc., F. E. FERGUSON (Capt. R.U.F.C.)

VALETE. B. C. CAMM. School House. Entered Sept., 1905, VI. Classical. Monitor. Choir. znd XV., 191 o-zz. znd Xl., 1909-10-11. House IV., z go7-8-9-1 1.

L. F. JONES. School House. Entered Sept., 1908. Upper V. Classical. znd XV., 1 go8-9-1o-1 I.

V. WILLIAMS. School House. Entered Sept., 19 i o. Upper V. Classical. W. PRICE JorzEs. School House. Entered Sept., 1 9 10. Upper V. Classical. Entrance Scholarship, 1910. R. HUNT. Day boy. Entered Sept., 1907. IV. Modern. •

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SALVE.

SCHOOL HOUSE.-/V. Classical. M. H. Harland.

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. SAI,VETE. G. R. SIMPSON. E. W. HARLAND. O. C. LLEWELYN-JONES. ALCUIN HOUSE. SALVE. —G. DICK.

RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY. Presented by the Very Rev. the Dean of York. The Great Days of Northumbria • • Travers Mills. • * IF IF * Piesented by the Rev. F. S. Nezvman. Atlas Antiquus • . Spunner. .16 Presented by Dr. and Mrs. Winstanley Shadwell. Picturesque Atlas of Australasia . . • * * lit * Presented by A. E. Schroeder, Esq. (0.P.) Golden Galleon .. • • R. Leighton. • z * Presented by the Publishers. Handbook of Geography, in 2 volumes • • Emil Reich. • IF * * * Presented by A. .E. Robinson. The Great Amulet • . .. Maud Diver. Captain Desmond, V.C. • • .. Maud Diver.

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Haydn's Dictionary of Dates . . • The Fags, and other Poems .. • . • . Quaint Talks about Long Walks Rev. A. N. Cooper, Red Eve .. • • . • Rider Haggard. Smugglers • • • • S. R. Crockett. Peter and Wendy .. J. M. Barrie. Their High Adventure • • • • . • John Oxenham. King of Vagabonds • • Beth. Ellis. Modern Greek Folk Lore and Ancient Greek Religion J. C. Lawson. Ghost Stories of an Antigua!) , .. M. R. James. More Ghost. Stories of an Antiquary .. M. R. James. The Future of England.. .. Hon. G. W Peel. Shakespearian Tragedy .. • • • • .. Bradley. Memoirs of a Revolutionist • • • • P. .Kropoikin. * * * * Presented by the Author. A Fool to Fame .. . J. E. Harold Tern.

NOTES AND ITEMS. MARRIAGE.—Kirke—Longley.—On Dec. izth, 1911, at All Saints' Church, Malabar Hill, Bombay, by Rev. E. S. J. D'Alessio, Ind. Gov. Chaplain, Edwards St. George Kirke, R.E., son of Col. Kirke, R.E. (retired), to Ethel Jessie, youngest daughter of Rev. J. Longley, M.A., rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincs. The engagement is announced of Lieutenant Robert Stewart Roy, his Majesty's ship Vicloty, second son of Mrs. Roy, York Lodge, Beaconsfield, and Marjorie Pigeon. elder daughter of Mrs. Pigeon, o, Lewes-crescent, Brighton. In the January issue of his Diocesan Magazine, the Bishop of Bristol writes :—" The Bishop wishes to say a few words on a personal matter. A natural remark of his at the Press banquet in Bristol, when his age was mentioned, has caused paragraphs NOTES AND ITEMS. 667

to appear in many parts of the kingdom notifying his contem- plated retirement. There was more substance in those para- graphs than there sometimes is in notes of the kind. But he has thought it right to yield to the opinion held in an authoritative quarter, and to endeavour to remain at his post. Acting on advice tendered from the same quarter, he has been fortunate enough to obtain the help of Bishop Clifford in that part of his work which has for some time proved to be a serious strain at the end of a more or less laborious day. Bishop Clifford has most kindly promised to take the night confirmations in Bristol in 1911. This will be a spiritual gain to the parishes." R. D. Foster has passed the second special examination for the B.A. Degree in History (Class III.) On Friday, January 26th, the Headmaster took the Choir to the performance of `-‘ Macbeth," at the Theatre Royal. C. L. Armstrong has been elected Hon. Secretary of the Games Committee. F. Ferguson has been elected Captain of Fives. R. C. Bethell and W. R. Wray have been elected Captain and Hon. Secretary respectively of Football for next season. We congratulate D. L. Fernandes, R. M. Baskett, O. M. Tennent, and G. W. Hargraves on receiving the 1st XV. colours, and G. C. Nelson on receiving his end XV. colours. A. D. Foster and G. H. Jennings-Bramley have entered the School House. G. Hyde has been elected Secretary of the Sports Committee, vice F. Ferguson (resigned). The Fives Match against Bootham School has been fixed for March 27th. The Sports will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 29th and 3oth, and the Gymnasium competition on Friday, March 22nd. On Monday, March 1811), a race was rowed with York City Rowing Club (Maiden IV.), which resulted in a win for York City by about half a length. 668 DIARY OF THE TERM.

FOOTBALL.-W. H. Colley has been playing for Lancashire. R. C. Harrison has been playing for Northampton. C. W. Richards has been playing and has received his colours for Leeds University. We are asked to call the attention of our readers to the publication of a new magazine called " The Arena," the first number of which came out at the end of February, and which will be published monthly. This is a paper which endeavours to deal with every phase of Public School and University life, including all games and athletics.

CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any unintentional omissions :— Leodiensian (z), Newtonian, Dunelmian, Merchistonthn, Fi am- linghamiam, Malvernian (2), Bromspovian (2), Cuthbertian, Sedberghian (2), Pocklingtonian, Hurst Johnian, Hymerian, Danensis, Monktonian, Queen's Royal College Chronicle (Trinidad, B.W.I.), Wycombe Abbey Gazette.

DIARY OF THE TERM. JANUARY. Fri. 19. School re-assembled. Sun 2i. III. after Epiphany. Preacher : The Headmaster. Fri. 26. Choir went to " Macbeth" at the 'Theatre Royal. Sun. 28. IV. after Epiphany. Preacher : The Headmaster. Mon. 29. Extra morning half. Mon. 29—Feb. 6. Nine days skating. FEBRUARY. Sun. 4. Septuagesima. Preacher : The Headmaster. Sat. Jo. Junior XV. Match 7. Aysgarth School, away. Won 23-nil. Sun. Sexagesima. Preacher : Rev. R. 0, Walker, DIARY OF THE TERM. 669

Wed. 14. Football Match v. Ampleforth College, away. Lost nil-3. Sat. 17. Football Match v. Headingley ' A.' Lost 6-1 6. Sun. 18. .Quinquagesima. Preacher : The Headmaster. Tues. 20. Football Match. ' A' Team v. Pocklington School. Won 45-nil. Extra afternoon half. Wed. 21. Ash Wednesday. Service in Chapel at 11-3o. Hockey and Boating began. Thur. 22. Junior XV. Match v. Aysgarth School, home. Lost 3 -1 4. Sat. 24. Lecture on " A walking tour through Palestine," by G. Lloyd, Esq. Sun. 25. I. in Lent. MARCH. Sun. 3. II. in Lent. Preacher : E. R. Dodsworth, Esq. Wed. 6. Hockey Match v. The Retreat, away. Won io-nil. Sat. 9. Hockey Match v. York " A," away. Won 7-I. Sun. to. III. in Lent. Preacher : The Headmaster. Wed. 13. Hockey Match v. Ampleforth College, away. (Cancelled). Thur. 14. Extra half in honour of J. D. Wells' Final Studentship at London University. Sat. 16. Hockey Match v. Ripon Grammar School, away. Won 7-4. Sun. 17. IV. in Lent. Preacher : The Headmaster. Mon. 18. Rowing Race with York City R. C. (Maiden IV.) Lost by half a length. Fri. 22. Gvinnasium Competition. Sat. 23. Hockey Match, 2nd XI. v. Ripon Grammar School 2nd XI., away. Won 7-1. Sun. 24. V. in Lent. Preacher : Rev. R. O. Walker. Wed. 27. Fives Match v. Bootham School. Thur. z8. Hockey Match v. Ripon Grammar School. Lost 2-3. Fri. 29. Athletic Sports (1st day). Sat. 3o. Athletic Sports (2nd day). Sun. 3r. Palm Sunday. Preacher : The Headmaster.

APRIL. Tues. 2. School breaks up.