CONTENTS.

No. 1.— JANUARY, 1 8 8 1 . Page List of Masters ...... • 1 Honours gained during 1880 ...... 2 School and House List, Christmas, 1880 ...... 3 School Prizes ...... 4 Editorial ...... • • • • 7 Durham School ...... 8 School House .. .. - . .. .. 12 Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams’ House ...... 12 Athletic Sports, 1880 ...... •• 13 Cricket, 1880 .. . . •• •• •• '5 Boating, 1880 ...... Football, 1880-1881 ...... •• 25 Lawn Tennis and Fives .. • • • • • • 28 Debating Society Oxford Notes .. . . ■. • • • • 2U Cambridge Notes .. .. • • ■ • • • 32 Old Dunelmian Club .. • • • • • • 3 ^ Members of O. D. Club, 1881 ...... •• 34

No. 2.— MIDSUMMER, 1881. Honours gained during the past year ...... 38 School and House List, Midsummer, 1881 ...... 39 Editorial ...... • • 40 Head Masters of Durham School .. . . . • 42 Speech Day, 1881 ...... •• 46 The Loss of the Atalanta (Prize Poem) ...... 49 Presentation to Rev. T. B. Waddell ...... 50 School House ...... ■ • • • 50 Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams’House ...... 51 Debating Society ...... • • • • 51 School Library ...... ■ ■ • • 52 King’s Scholars since 1837 ...... 52 Athletic Sports, 1881 ...... 54 Cricket ...... 57 Boating, 1881 ...... 60 Fives ...... f>3 Paper-chases ...... • • • • 64 Oxford Notes ...... • * 64 Cambridge Notes ...... 6a Boat Race ...... •. • • 66 Old Dunelmian Club ...... 67 Correspondence .. .. . • • • 69 Members of O. D. Club, (Midsummer) 1881 .. .. 69 p i t v 1 5 a m §> c 6 o o r.

(Founder,—KING HEURY VIII, A.D. 1541.)

Governors. THE DEAN AND CHAPTER.

Head Master. THE REV. HENRY HOLDEN, D.D. Late Scholar of Balliol College, Oxford,. Honorary Canon of Durham Cathedral.

Second Master. THE REV. S. B. GUEST-WILLIAMS, M.A.—Late Scholar of Exeter Colleget Oxford.

Mathematical Master. M. W. W HITFIELD, E sq., M.A.—Late Scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge.

Senior Assistant Classical and Mathematical Master. TIIE REV. T. B. WADDELL, M.A.— Trinity College, Cambridge.

Second Assistant Master. THE REV. W. MOXON WADSWORTH, M,A.—Queens' College, Cambridge.

Modern Department Master. HERBERT T. JAMES, E sq., M.A.— Trinity College, Dublin.

Third Assistant Master. THE REV. W. SWALLOW, M.A.—Late Scholar of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Foreign language Master. W. CLARKE ROBINSON.—B. Sc. Univ. of France, Ph. D. Drawing Master —MR. THOMPSON.—Student of the Royal Academy. Singing Master.—MR. GRICE.— Of the Cathedral Choir, Durham. Drilling and Fencing Master,—Sekot. COCKS, late 37th Jtegiment. 38

h o n o u rs gaine6 69 jpurftam JicBoot during f6e past 5?ear.

COLLINSON, THOS. J...... Warneford Scholarship at King’s College, London, for commencing Medical Stu­ dents, £70 per annum. CHARLTON, J. A...... Lindsay Scholarship, Durham Univer­ sity, value £46 per annum. TAYLOR, H. M...... Scholar of Hertford College, Oxford. 3rd Class Classical Moderations, 1880. DINGLE, E. D...... Open Mathematical Scholarship Durham University, .£30 per annum. BUCKLE, D. P ...... Exhibition at Exeter College, Oxford, value X36 per annum. BRADLEY, VV. C...... Scholar of Queen’s College, Oxford. Davis Chinese Scholarship, 1881. EVANS, L. H ...... Open Scholarship at Pembroke College, Cambridge, X50 per annum. LATTIMER, R. B...... Eglesfield Exhibition Queen’s College, Oxford, £81 per annum. POOLE, R. H. J...... Scholar of Brasenose College, Oxford. Hulme Exhibition, 1881. TROTTER, JAMES...... Captain R.A., Military Prize Essay, 1881. Previous Honour— R. A. Institution Prize Essay, 1878. HOGG, R. "W...... Scholar of St. John’s College, Cambridge. Exhibitioner, 1881. HARRISON, JOHN...... Ellerton Scholarship, Durham University, value JC27 per annum. TAYLOR, G. vS...... Third of 137 Candidates for Commissions in the regular Army from the Militia. BLACKMORE, R. C...... Exhibitioner of Hertford College, Oxford. JONES, LLEWELYN...... Rustat Scholar, Jesus College, Cambridge. 3rd Class Classical Tripos, 1881. STREET, ARTHUR W...... Rustat Scholar, Jesus College, Cambridge. 3rd Class Classical Tripos, 1881. HIND, ALFR ED ...... The Foster Prize for Practical Anatomy. St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, 1881.

Appointed to Exhibitions value £ 6 0 a-year each for three years, by the Dean and Chapter of Durham, on July 2nd, 1881.

ROBERT D. LATTIMER. DAVID P. BUCKLE. 39 Reboot ^ist, §«&? 7fl>, 1881,

ORDER IN CLASSICS.

SH denotes School House. W Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams’ House, * denotes Day Scholars. KS King’s Scholars.

VI. Ferens, * Lattimer, KS. SH. A. Jackson, SH. Kirby, KS. SH. Headlam, * Buckle, * J. Shortt, SII. Gough, KS. SH. J. Sheldon, * R. Blenkinsopp, SII. E. Shortt, KS SH. Brutton, KS. W. E. Kerrich-Walker, SH. Good, KS. SH. Arnison, SH. Baker, SH. III. b. V. Officer, SH.—Prize. Fowler, W. Hooper, W. R. Peele, * Cradock. SH. Richardson, W. Cayley. KS. W. King, KS. * T. Miller, SH. Harrison, * Robson, KS. * Rudd, KS. * Granville, * T. Bell, KS. * N. Wilkinson, * F. Marshall, W. Gace, KS. SH. H. Miller, SH. Dingle, * Gray, W. IV. a. II. Blair, SH.—Prise. Rogerson, W. Gainford, *—Prize. Saint, SH. Jollie, SH. W. Picton, KS. SH. Neville, W. Pringle, KS. * T. Hall, SII. Earle, * G. Kerrich Walker, SH. C. Field, SH. Featherstone, W. Craggs, SH. E. Sheldon, * Modlin, KS. * J. W ilkinson, SII. Holden, SH. H. Wilkinson, * C. Bell, KS. * Gatrell, * Croisdale, * Mitton, * IV. b. Collinson, * Wilson, KS. SH.—Prize. W. Kerrich-Walker, SH. Bennett, KS. SH. Eade, W. J. Hodgson, W. Shepherd, SH. Matthews, W. Parker, W. I. a. Gregson, W. Wethey, W. G. Jackson, SH .—Prize. Macnally, * Bradshaw, * G. Lord, SH. R. Lishman, * III a. W. Wilkinson, * W. Shortt, SH.—Prize. Hartley, W. A. Peele, * W. Fogg-Elliott, * 40

E. Picton, SH. H. Field, W. Carr, W. J. Lord, SH. W. Lohden, W. F. Hall, bH. Thompson, S1I. P. Stanton, W. Waistell, W. Philipson, SH. B. Bell, * F. Salkeld, * Sarsfield, * Barber, SH. C. Salkeld. * C. Blenkinsopp, SH. C. Stanton, W. C. Fogg-FUiot, * W. Lishman, * Upton, W. Stoker, * C. Wilkinson, * Maynard, * I. b- Baldwin, W. Scott, * Ramshaw, #—Prize. G. Armstrong, * Maclean, W. Love, *

MODERN DEPARTMENT, Reay, *—Prise. Mil vain, W. A. Smith, * Haslewood, W. Burrell, * Charlton, W. W. Armstrong, W. J. Lohden, W. Walker, W. H. Smith, * Johnson, * F. Hodgson, * Forster, SH.

N presenting to our readers the second number of “ The Dunelmian,” we must thank them for the kindness with I which they accepted our first venture. t Three hundred copies of No. 1 were distributed : and it is very satisfactory that 100 of these were purchased by “ the School.” We have been sharply criticised on all sides, and this at least shows that our pages have been examined. One objection was that we had simply aped the School Calendar : another, that we were too much given to sports. Our very name has been censured. It has been proposed that a list of all those who have ever been at Durham School should be published, with their addresses. This we shall be delighted to do, if they will enable us to do so, by entering their names as members of the 0 . D. C. 41

It has been pointed out that we have no title page, a defect which we take the first opportunity of supplying. Many other suggestions have been made, some of which have been adopted, whilst others must bide their time. In this number the Head-master has kindly concluded his very interesting history of the School by contributing a short account of each Head-master from 1578-1881. These papers, the fruit of no small trouble, and the occupation, assuredly, of many hours, have been highly appreciated by all who love the School. Our next issue will contain some jottings upon the City of Durham, by Captain E. A. W h i t e . A portion of this year’s prize poem will be found in one page : and we think that all who read it will agree that it deserves a place of honour. An important change amongst the Masters is recorded : and all must be gratified by the pleasing and generous recognition of Mr. W a d d e l l ’s long and valuable services.

We welcome E. H. J. P o o l e ’ s return to his Alma Mater, and trust he may remain with us as long as did his predecessor. At the request of an Old Dunelmian, a list of the King’s Scholars since 1837 is presented to our readers, in which we are glad to recognise several distinguished names. In sports of every kind our fame has been well sustained. April 8th was a proud day for us, for we had three old boys taking part in the University boat race—Poole rowed bow of the Oxford eight; whilst M. Hutchinson and C. W. Moore rowed G and 7 in the Cambridge boat. We can now number 13 University oars, an honour surpassed only by four Schools in England. Our Oxford and Cambridge notes are limited : we hope we may interpret the circumstance by the old adage “facta, non verba.” We have reserved as a “ bonne bouche ” the auspicious record of the marriage of the D e a n o p D u r h a m to Miss K a t h a r i n e G l a d s t o n e . To the School the event has doubtless secured the welcome prolongation of the Summer vacation. We rejoice that the “ sweet influences ” of the fair sex will now, after an absence of forty years, resume their sway within the Deanery; and we cordially desire for the D e a n and Mrs. L a k e many years of unbroken happiness. 42

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OF JKtrdcmt School*. B.a>. 1578=1881.

N our first number a promise was made that some account of the Masters I and most distinguished pupils of the School would be given in the present number. We have found it somewhat difficult to fulfil this promise, but what we have been able to collect in the way of information is as follows. No record is extant of any Masters of the Monastic School prior to the Reform­ ation. This old School, attached to the Benedictine Convent, we proved satisfactorily, we hope, to our readers to be the true parent from which our present Durham Grammar School is lineally descended, thus claiming for it a much higher antiquity than the reign of King Henry VIII., who is commonly reputed as its Founder. The name of the first Headmaster, (we say Head­ master, for frequent mention is made of Second Masters) that we have been able to obtain is Robert Cooke, a .d . 1578. All, however, that we find recorded of him is that he received 80 shillings a-year from the Dean and Chapter, a sum, which even in those days, we may hope was largely supplemented by additional receipts from his pupils ; and that he was buried in the body of the Cathedral in the year 1579. He is followed by Francis Kay in the same year, 1579, of whom all that we know is that he subsequently became Vicar of Northallerton in 1593, and died there 1624, setat. 69. In a Latin entry, made by him as a heading to one of the Parish Registers, he describes himself as of Christ’s College, Cambridge, M.A., and Master of Durham School for ten years. He founded a charity at Northallerton, and left bequests to the poor of Brompton, Romandby, and Deighton. James Caufield became Master in 1593. He was afterwards appointed to a prebendal stall in Durham, and to the Rectory of Redmarshall. We then come, without being able to give an exact date, to the Mastership of one who made a great noise in the distracted theological world of his day, Peter Smart. We will content ourselves with the description given of him by Surtees, the historian, of Durham (vol. II., p. 288), who calls him “ A turbu- “ lent prebendary, prosecuted for preaching a vile sermon in the Cathedral, “ July 27, 1628, and who afterwards in his turn prosecuted Bishop Cosin, for “ Popish innovations.” Thomas Ingemethorp, of B.N.C., Oxford, 1581, but of no degree, was appointed Master in 1610, because “ accounted learned in the Hebrew tongue,” being at that time Rector of Stainton, county of Durham. He, too, had his share in the theological troubles of the time, being imprisoned for preaching a violent sermon against Ralph Tunstall, Prebendary of Durham, and Arch­ deacon of Northumberland, 1613. The historian of the day speaks of him thus: “ Submissionem suam humilem aperte in Cathedrali Ecclesia Dunel- mensi fecit ubi immissus est quousque,’ ’ &c. He was then sent back to Stainton, where he taught a small school up to the time of his death. The following year, 1614, finds Nicolas Walton Master, subsequently “ Minister” of Crox- dale. An interesting fact is recorded in connection with this Master, show­ ing that the School in those days was one of the most important institutions 43 of the town, and deserving of being brought under the notice of royalty. When King James VI. of Scotland, in his progress south to take possession of the throne of England and Ireland, stopped at Durham in the year 1603, an address of welcome was presented to him from the School, and Nicolas Walton (probably head boy at the time) was chosen to read it. Thomas Miller is next recorded as having the Mastership of the School in the year 1632. Those were troublous and disorderly times, and Durham School seems to have suffered, as well as many similar institutions from this cause. With however much regret, we must, as faithful chroniclers, quote the words of the historian, Mickleton, whose veracity may be thoroughly de­ pended on, “ In tempore hujus Thomae Miller in dicta Schola multa fuit “ incuria, potui poculoque quam plurimum dedito praeceptore praedicto “ Thoma.” Richard Smelt is mentioned next, as Master in 1633. He held the Mas­ tership till 1640, when he resigned it for the living of Easington. It was at the close of his Mastership that the Scottish raid took place, of which we gave an account in our last number, when “ Scholae (Dunelmensis) aedificium paene totum diruerunt Scoti.” Elias Smith was appointed in 1640, as faithful and devoted a servant to his Church and King as it would be possible to find in those troublous times. James Mickleton, the compiler of the Latin MSS. to which we have been so much indebted for our information, was his pupil at the School, and dwells at some length on his master’s good deeds. We need not here repeat what we have already stated respecting Elias Smith teaching in the Prebendal Houses during the time that the School lay in ruins, alter its destruction by the Scotch, nor the care with which he, being also Precentor and Minor Canon, guarded tho property of the Cathedral Church, its books, vestments, &c., until tho time of the Restoration. Those who would form a more intimate acquaintance with him may see in the Chapter library, among the Hunter MSS., one of his note books, full of very curious and learned extracts from Classical writers, with many verses written mostly by himself on the subjects of the day, in English, Latin, and Greek. We select as a specimen, the following elegant epitaph on Richard Hunt, Dean of Durham, as characteristic of the Latin poetry of that day. ‘‘ In reverendum virum Richardum Hunt, S.T.P., dim per XX annos, “ plus minus, Decanum qui in Domino placide obdormivit in festo ‘‘omnium Animarum, 1638.” Qui legis haec, gelido quoe sunt insculpta lapillo, Vel flebis vel pro pectore marmor habes. Hie jacet orborumque pater, viduoeque maritus. (Felix, qui proprio fovit utrosque sinu.) Spes, Columenque inopum, Pes Claudis, Lumina coecis, Hospitium exulibus, praesidium miseris. Cur tabulis, rogitas, legat bona nulla supremis ? Quod semper solitus, non moriturus agit ? In promptu ratio est; donaverat omnia vivens Scilicet; et tandem nil habet, unde daret— Ad ccelum ad Christum praemiserat omnia prudens, Ut fieret tuta et mollis ad astra via. (Ccelorum portas reserat clanditque Gehennae, Omnia qui Domino datque dicatque Deo.) Advena, Dives, inops, omnes uno ore precemur Molliter ossa cubent ; sit tibi terra levis.—Maerens posuit, C. H .E .D . Elias Smith, was for some time Vicar of Bedlington, and was buried in the Cathedral in the year 1675. 44

Thomas Battersby is mentioned as Master in 1666, the time when Bishop Cosin built his Hospital for poor men, and rebuilt the two Schools for Music and Grammar (in no way connected with our Grammar School) on the Eastern side of the Palace Green, where they may still be seen, part of the buildings being now converted into the Museum. Thomas Rudd, M.A., is the last Master mentioned by Mickleton, without any comment, not as being unworthy of it, but probably because Rudd was only just appointed when Mickleton’s memoranda terminated. He was son of Thomas Rudd, Vicar of Stockton, took his B.A. at Trinity College, Cam­ bridge, 1687 ; became Master of the Grammar School at Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1699 ; Vicar of St. Oswald’s, 1711 ; Vicar of Northallerton, 1725 ; Rector of Washington, 1729 ; Prebendary of Ripon, 1728; and died in 1733. He wrote a very valuable and learned treatise, entitled, “ Disquisitio de vero auctore Historic Dunelmensis Ecclesiae,” prefixed to Bedford’s edition (1732) of Symeon, the historian of the Church of Durham, in which he (Rudd) con­ clusively shows that Symeon, and not Turgot, was the author of that great history. He was for some time Librarian of the Cathedral of Durham, and has left an imperishable memorial of himself in the catalogue of MSS. that were under his charge. So, at least, the writer of this notice was told by one whose opinion in such a matter must be considered paramount, the very learned historian, Dr. James Raine, himself, by the way, once connected with the School as Second Master (1811-1827), and who was also Librarian of the Cathedral. 1699. Nicolas Burton, M.A., Ch. Ch., Oxford, son of John Burton, Canon Residentiary of York. He was author of a treatise, the title of which we give verbatim, “ Figurse Grammaticze et Rhetoric® Latino carmine “ donatas, et exemplis tam Graecis quam Latinis illustrate; cum indice “ Figurarum Etymologico. Im usum llegiae Scholoe Dunelmensis, Londini.” A tombstone, in the Cathedral, records his burying place. 1709. John Rymer. His tombstone is in the Cathedral church-yard. Desunt csetera.—1732. Richard Dongworth, M.A., Vicar of Billingham, 1733-61. He died in Durham, February 23rd, 1761. “ A learned and polite gentleman,’ ’ who refused the Headmastership of Eton. 1761. Thomas Randal, B.A., Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Usher at Durham School under Dongworth, at whose death he succeeded to the Mas­ tership, and held it, together with the vicarage of Whitworth, till 1768, when he resigned both appointments for the vicarage of Eglingham, in Northumberland, where he died 1775. He was buried at S. Mary-le-Bow, Durham. He was a most indefatigable antiquary, and left behind him twenty volumes of MSS., extracted from the repositories of the Bishops and Chapter of Durham. These were bequeathed to his friend and associate in antiquarian pursuits, Mr. George Allan, of Darlington, and by him com­ municated—first, to the Rev. John Brand, author of the History of New­ castle-upon-Tyne, who owns his great obligations to them ; and, secondly, to Hutchinson, the Durham historian, who has affixed the initials of Randal’s name to the documents which are borrowed at length or abstracted in his work. After the death of Mr. Allan, they came into the possession of his son, who, in 1823, sold them to the Dean and Chapter of Durham, in whose custody they now are. Of the remainder of the Masters, we regret that we are unable to give more than the date of their appointments, without any further information, carent quia vate sacro,” and, therefore, with the following bald chrono­ logical list, we are obliged to bring our very meagre history to a conclusion. 1768. Jonathan Branfoot, M.A., Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge. Vicar of Billingham. 45

1781. James Britton, Christ Church, Oxford ; B.A. 1781 ; M.A, 1784 ; B.D. and I).D. 1819. Vicar of the Parish of Crossgate, in Durham, and afterwards of Bossal, in Yorkshire, where he died and was buried in 1836, aged 77 years. A monumental recumbent figure was erected in the Cathedral, by his friends and pupils, to his memory, 1812. John Carr, Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, Second Wrangler and B.A. in 1807 ; M.A. 1810. First Professor of Mathematics in the U ni­ versity of Durham, and Vicar of Brantingham and of Hatfield Broad Oak, at the time of his death, which took place 30th October, 1833, aged 47. He was buried in the aisle of the north transept of Durham Cathedral, where a large monument is erected to him. 1833. Matthew Hughes George Buckle, Fellow and Tutor of Wadham College, Oxford. Second-class Lit. Hum. and B.A. 1824; M.A. 1831. Present Vicar of Edlingham, Northumberland, 1840. Edward Elder, Scholar of Balliol College, Oxford. First-class in Lit. Hum. and B.A. 1834; M.A. 1836; D.D. ; afterwards Headmaster of the Charter House School; ob. April 6th, 1858 ; buried in the graveyard of Durham Cathedral, aged 45. 1853. Henry Holden, Scholar of Balliol College, Oxford. First-class in Lit. Hum. and B.A. 1837; M.A. 1841; D.D. 1857; Curate of Upminster, Essex, 1840-45; Headmaster of Uppingham, Rutland, 1846-1853—the pre­ sent Headmaster. Such is the line of Durham Headmasters traced back for more than three hundred years from the present time, without a single break. Viewing it as a whole, it is not too much to say that it contains an amount of talent, learning, and industry, of which any Cathedral Church may well be proud, and to which no similar roll will be found superior. It only remains to add, that the information it contains, however meagre, could never have been acquired but for the very kind and hearty assistance of those learned antiquaries, the Rev. William Green well, the Rev. George Ornsby, and the Rev. James Raine, all of them old and attached alumni of Durham School. HENRY HOLDEN. 46 tppeeci) 3m? af Durham gcBoof.

HE School speeches took place on July 7th, in the large School-room T —the rehearsal, to which the Headmaster (Dr. Holden) makes a practice of inviting the citizens generally, being held on the previous evening. The large room in which the “ speeches ” were delivered was well filled by the friends of the institution, and many of the elite of this city and neighbourhood, including the Lord Bishop of Durham, the Yen. Archdeacon of Durham, the Yen. Archdeacon of Northumberland, and Yen. Archdeacon of Lindisfarne. Garlands of ivy were hung round the walla, and the boards of honour were neatly and artistically decorated with flowers and plants ; whilst the gallery over the platform was covered with evergreens, decorated with a shield containing the arms of the School, and surrounded by oars, cricket bats, &c. Dr. Holden’s seat, on the right of the platform, had been twined into a floral bower, in which geraniums figured conspicuously. THE SPEECHES. It is not a mere compliment to say that in the excellence of the reci­ tations the school sustained its ancient reputation. It was the 20th anniversary of the institution of speeches, as the Headmaster informed the audience in liis opening address. The passages selected were with one exception all from English and French authors. It may perhaps excite surprise that in a school of such classioal celebrity there was no Latin speech and only one Greek. But we venture to think that the Headmaster was right in his selection ; his object being to train the boys to speak in those languages which will be of most use to them hereafter, their own especially. Where all were good, it is rather invidious to par­ ticularise ; but we cannot refrain from mentioning two of the dramatic scenes as being acted to the life, viz., the famous quarrel between Brutus and Cassius, in Shakespeare’s Julius Ceesar, by Cayley and Hodgson; and the duel scenes in Sheridan’s Rivals, by Baker and Rogerson. Kirby, too, in Othello’s vindication of himself shewed great taste and appre- ciation of his part; and so by the way did the ladylike Desdemona. But the striking part of the whole was the Parliamentary Debate at the con­ clusion, on the question whether ladies are to be admitted to the gallery during the sitting of the House. There were as many as twenty speakers, pro. and con. on the subject, all delivered strictly according to parliamentary usage—the forms of the House being observed with most amusing mimicry. The most diverting and charmingly amusing argu­ ments, perhaps, were those of the gallant colonel, the married man, and the member who broke down. We cannot but think that the Headmaster is doing good service to his young pupils in training them betimes to take their part in discussions and enabling them to acquire that address and courage which is often so sadly wanting in some of our most learned and otherwise able men. The following is the programme of the speeches which were delivered :— A. Jackson ...... Immuring o f Constance ...... Scott's Marmion. G r a n v i l l e ...... The Last Man ...... Campbell. C a y l e y ...... Execution of Montrose ...... Aytoun's Lays. I B r u t t o n ...... Pistol Shakespeare's King Henry V., j J o l l i e ...... French Soldier A c t Sc. 4. ( B l e n k in s o p p ...... B o y H o l d e n ...Downfall o f King Charles Johnson's Vanity of Human wishes. / K i r b y ...... Othello Othello’s vindication J G o o d ...... Duke of himself. j L a t t i m e e ...... Brabantio Shakespeare. \ A. J a c k s o n ...... Desdemona A c t 1, Sc. 3. 47

H odgson ... Marmion’s departure from Tantallon ...... Scott. f B a k e r ... M. Grichard, medecin. JOLLIB ...... Lolive son valet. Le Grondeur. ' C r a d o ck ...... Ariste, son frere. B inters. r L a tt im er ... Dionysus going to Hades disguised as Hercules. S h o r t t ... Xanthus, servant to Dionysus. B r u t t o n ... ./Ecus, doorkeeper of Pluto’s court. H o ld en ... Lady’s Maid to Proserpine. G ace | Female Hucksters. A ristophanes' Frogs. , B en n e tt /B a k e r ... Sir Lucius O’Trigger. J R ogerson ... Mr. Acres. Sheridan's Rivals. I C ayley ...... Brutus quarrels with 1 H odgson ... Cassius. Shakespeare's J u liu s Ccesar. K ir b y From a prize poem on “ The Atalanta, His own composition. /B a k e r ... Sir Lucius O’Trigger. )R ogerso n ... Mr. Acres. ] R obson ...... Captain Absolute. ^ G ood ... Faukland. Sheridan's Rivals. Parliam entary Debate on the question whdlher Ladies are to b e admitted to the Gallery of the House.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. When a portion of the above programme had been gone through the Archdeacon of Durham proceeded to distribute the prizes given by the Dean and Chapter; and on rising said that in the absence of the Dean, who had urgent affairs of a very interesting nature in hand (laughter), it devolved upon him, as one of the Chapter, to present prizes which had been so deservedly won at this annual gathering. He had very great pleasure in expressing once more the interest the Dean and Chapter felt in that School. They had lately received the reports of the examiners, and these reports were eminently satisfactory, and showed that there was good teaching in the whole School. Some had received the especial care of the finishing hand of the learned and laborious head­ master of the School. They were all glad to see that the verdict of the examiners coincided completely with their anticipations. After a few more remarks of an encouraging nature, the Archdeacon made the Dean and Chapter presentations. Dr. Holden afterwards presented the School prizes, giving each of the recipients a word of encouragement and commendation. The follow­ ing is the complete list:— PRINCIPAL PRIZES. Annual Classical Prize—Robert Lattimer.—Buckle and Kirby commended. Annual Mathematical Prize—Edmund Rudd.—Lattimer, Dingle, and Buckle commended. Annual French Prize—Edward Kirby.— Baker and Lattimer commended. City Members’ Prize {for Latin Scholarship)—Edward Kirby. — Lattimer, Buckle, and Baker commended. Greek Iambics—Ernest Brutton.—Buckle commended. Latin Elegiacs—Robert Lattimer.—Baker commended. English to Greek—Robert Lattimer.— Gough and Good commended. Latin Essay—Edward Kirby.—Lattimer commended. Hellenistic Greek (Bishop Lee’s Prize)—Edward Kirby.— Buckle and Lattimer commended. English Verse—Edward Kirby. English Essay—(Prize given by Sir George Elliot, Bart.)—Edward Kirby.— Lattimer commended. Drawing—Lawrence Walker.—G. Lord, Hartley, and Philipson commended. Dictation—Frederick Maclean.—Carr commended. Writing (ist Division)—James Hartley.—F. Hodgson commended. Writing (2nd Division)—Randal Bell.— Ramshaw and Thompson commended. Dried Flowers of the Neighbourhood—Bernard Granville.

DEAN AND CHAPTER PRIZES. Scripture History (open to all the School)—David P. Buckle.— Rogerson commended. Scriptnre History (Lower and Modern School)— William Arnison.— Gainford commended. 48

English History and Literature (open to all the School)—Edmund Rudd.— E. Shortt, Lattimer, and Wilson commended. English History and Literature (Lower and Modern School)—Francis Jollic.— Hazlewood and Johnson commended. Latin and English Grammar (open to all the School)—R. Lattimer.—Kirby commended. Latin and English Grammar (Lower and Modern School)—John Gainford.— Ferens and A. Jackson commended-

PRIZES IN CLASSICS. VI.—Robert Lattimer.—Buckle and Kirby commended. V.—William Baker.—Taylor commended. IY a .—Arthur Blair.— Rogerson, Saint, Pringle, and W . Picton commended. IV 3.—Herbert Wilson.—Bennett commended. Ilia .—William Shortt.—A. Peele, Ferens, A. Jackson, and Headlam com­ mended. III3.—John Officer.—Fowler, R. Peele, Richardson, T. Miller, and Harrison commended. II.—John Gainford.—Jollie and Neville commended. Ia.—George Scott Jackson.—G. Lord, R. Lishman, Hartley, and Thompson commended. lb .—George Ramshaw.—Maclean, C. Blenkinsopp, and Upton commended. Modern Form—John Reay.—Johnson and Forster commended. PRIZES IN MATHEMATICS. First Division—Edmund Rudd.—Lattimer and Blair commended. Second Division—Frank Marshall.—Rogerson, T. Bell, Bennett, and Wilson commended. Third Division—Edgar Picton.— Headlam, Parker, and J. Hodgson com­ mended. Fourth Division—Harry Gatrell.—G. Jackson, Richardson, and J. Walker commended. Fifth Division—Charles Waistell.—J. Wilkinson commended. Sixth Division—Robert Thompson.—R. Lishman and E. Picton commended, PRIZES IN FRENCH. First Division—Edward Kirby.—Baker, Lattimer, Gough, Buckle, and Cayley commended. Second Division—Francis Jollie.—Modlin and Blair commended. Third Division—Charles Macnally.—Wilson and Parker commended. At the conclusion of the programme three hearty cheers were given for Mrs. Holden and the ladies, and three more for the Bishop of Durham. His Lordship, in returning thanks, said that only an hour or two before he was present at the formal inauguration into this diocese of the Girls* Friendly Society; and he was now at the holding of the “ Boys* Friendly Society.” Ho went to the former meeting to speak, and he came to the School only to hear; and he must say he had beard what afforded him peculiar gratification and pleasure. But their kindness had compelled him to speak a few words. It was a woman’s question he took part in at the previous meeting, and it was a woman’s question which he had heard so much of just now, in the last piece on the programme (laughter). In fact, women’s questions were agitating society to its very basis. The University of Durham had lately considered the question of admitting women to university honours. But as he thought the scholars would be at the present moment advocates of tho “ early closing move­ ment/’ and were anxious that their books should for a time be shut for the holidays, he would make no further remarks, for they might also wish that the speaker should also shut up (laughter). He would now ask the scholars to give three times three cheers for Dr. Holden, for he had been informed that this was the birthday of the Headmaster. Hearty cheers were given for Dr. Holden, the Dean and Chapter, the City Members, and Mrs. Lake. The Headmaster having expressed a hope that he would see his friends again at future anniversaries of the School, cheers were given for the Ladies, and the interesting proceedings were brought to a conclusion. 49 THE LOSS OF THE ATALA.NTA, From the ENGLISH PRIZE POEM FOR i88r. Calm, aye ! calm as some fair water bosom’d in a mountain nest, Sung to sleep by honied zephyrs, gentler than to break its rest, Lay the mighty-limb’d Atlantic ; not a cloud its shadow threw ; Scarce a whisper stirr’d the stillness ; scarce a ripple broke the blue ; Save where o’er the vast of waters, like some Alpine summit tall, Proudly linking sea and heaven tower’d a triple snowy wall. All day long from white Bermuda had the Atalanta toil’d ! Vain her vaunted wings of swiftness, by the breathless torpor foil’d. Homeward bound !—Three hundred voices sped the word from mouth to mouth . Homeward bound !—Yet still the breezes linger’d in the sultry South. Slowly, sleepily and slowly, o’er the weary-stretching waste : Heaven and air and ocean mock’d them, creeping there in helpless haste. Why this heavy languor lying sullen o’er the silent main ? Why, O why this ghostly glamour, threaten’d, fought, defied in vain ? Still the lifeless vast around them, still the heartless sky above ! O for some kind breeze to waft them, lift them to the land they love ! Onward, onward!—they are waiting, waiting on the distant shore : Onward! lest those sad hearts longing deem you lost for ever more. Thousand tearful eyes are gazing o’er the cold unpitying deep ; Thousand minds are brooding nightly o’er a care that cannot sleep ; Mothers’ hearts are surely breaking ’neath a more than mortal pain ; Many an age-worn sire is drooping, ne’er to see his boy again. Onward, then, for love or mercy; leap the waters, onward fly!— Slowly, sleepily and slowly J listless ocean, sullen sky ! Gone! gone for ever ! sad the moan ! Three hundred brave boy-sailors gone! Ta’en all together ! snatch’d away, Three hundred souls in one dark day ! Of life and fame and fortune shorn, Heroes from deeds of glory torn ; No tomb to guard the mouldering frame Or hallow with a cloister’s name ; No monument of marble pride To blazon forth the death they died ; No voice to tell the fate they shared, The fields they won, the deeds they dared; In depths unfathom’d lying lone, Unsung, unsepulchr’d, unknown !— Yet, though there be no martial bier Where piety may shed the tear, Though that young blood, with all its might, Ne’er knew the fever of the fight Think not ’twas vain, that life of theirs : — The tiniest flower the rose-bush wears Is brighter than the tallest tree ; The poorest gem the ocean bears Outshines the rocks that gird the sea. Each has his part—the babe that dies E ’er the first sleep has closed his eyes, The hoary sire who lingers on Till brothers, sisters, sons are gone. A ll’s for the best; nor mourn, my heart, Those that have filled their destined part: Their work is done, their troubles o’er ; No cares for them, no sorrows more :— ’Twas danger, trouble, toil they chose : God gave them safety, peace, repose.— Nor ask me how they perish’d—nay! Enough to know they pass’d away : A sudden gust—an iceberg shock— A sharp crash on a hidden rock— Some towering mast by lightning riv’n :— They slept, and woke, and lo ! ’twas Heav’n. E d w a r d K ir b y . 50

We are sorry to say that the School has lost the services of two of its Masters during the past half-year. The first to leave was M. Wendling, who was appointed to a Professorship in a School at Rochefort. Before he departed, Dr. Holden, in behalf of the Masters, presented him with a handsome edition of Dickens’ works. A few of his Senior Scholars also took the opportunity of presenting him with a token of their regard. His place has been filled by W. Olarke Robinson, Esq., M.A., and Ph. D. of Heidelberg University, and B. Sc. of the University of Paris. The next to leave was Mr. Waddell, who for the last 15J years has been a Master in the School, and who has during that time made himself beloved and respected by all who have been under his care. He was foremost in his endeavours, out of School, to make the boys as happy as possible, and his name will for long be connected with the Cricket and Football Clubs, of which he teok special charge. He first came as Assistant Mathematical Master and took the upper first form, on Mr. Bartholemew leaving he took the third form. On July 6th, Lattimer, on behalf of past and present mem­ bers of the School, presented him with a testimonial of the value of £70. Mr. Waddell expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who had been kind enough to contribute towards the fund, and said that he left the old School with feelings of the deepest regret for the many happy years he has spent there. Dr. Holden testified to the excellence of Mr. Waddell as a Master, and was glad to see such gratitude amongst former Scholars towards their former teacher. The selection of study furniture was left in Mr. Waddell’s hands. Mr. Waddell’s place, we are glad to say, will be filled by an old Scholar, one who has distinguished himself both in tho Schools and on the river at Oxford, viz., Mr. R. H. J. Poole.

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We are sorry to report that our numbers do not increase. At Christmas six left, viz., Stevenson, Webster, Turnbull, Leybourne, Wilson, and J. Marshall. On returning after Christmas six new boys made their appearance, viz., Bennett, KS., Wilson, KS., J. Lord, G. Lord, C. Blen- kinsopp, and Barber. At Easter Dakers and Gales left, while the only new boy was Shepherd. The House eleven was as follows :— E. R. Shortt (Captain) j J. R. Shortt R. B. Lattimer F. Jollie F. G. Saint W. D. Amison W . H. Baker F. H. Gough C. M. Cradock j F. Barber E. H. Good 12th man G. Craggs At the Sports, the Challenge Cup given for the Steeplechase under 5 feet, was won by Holden. In the Eleven we had five representatives; in the first crew two, and in the second two. 51

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Since Christmas three boys have left and four new ones come. Thus, our numbers are increased from 31 to 32. Scott-Moncrieff and C. Walker left at Christmas, when Gray, formerly at The Mount, Northallerton, came; and Taylor left at Easter, when three new boys, Eade, Upton, and Baldwin were added to the house. The vacancies of Moncrieff, Taylor, and Walker in the house XI. were filled by Rogerson, J. Lohden, and P. Stanton. We are pleased to say that the Bland Memorial Medal, given Mid­ summer, 1880, by Mrs. Bland, in memory of her husband, to the house that gains the most prizes at the Athletic Sports, was won by this house. As were also the Champion Cup, given at the Sports to the boy who gains most marks; the 100 yards Challenge Cup and the Fives Challenge Cup, all being won by E. B. Brutton. The Challenge Cup for the open Steeplechase was won by W. Armstrong, of this house. In the Eleven we had five representatives; in the Second crew two. As will be seen from the Cricket notes, we did well in the House Match, being at the wickets all the afternoon, and scoring 235 for 8 wickets,

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As might reasonably have been expected, this Society did not flourish after Christmas. Its object was to kill time during the long winter nights, and it has been, on the whole, successful. Only two subjects were discussed; it is but justice to say that they produced more lively meetings than any which had preceded them. The first debate was on the advisability of the execution of Charles I. A motion of ex­ pediency was introduced by Lattimer, who was ably supported by Baker, while Kirby, Gough, and Dakers vigorously supported the other side. As had been foreseen, it was entirely one-sided : the votes being, for the motion 5, against, 21. The second and last debate was on the evacuation of Candahar. The policy of the Government was supported by Kirby and Lattimer, while E. Shortt and Taylor sxipported the opposition. By the departure of Scott-Moncrieff and Dakers the Society has lost two of its most useful members : a loss which cannot easily be replaced, as the number of speakers is usually small. A little compulsory rhetoric might perhaps remedy the evil, as it is mostly want of confidence which prevents the younger members of the Society from joining in the dis­ cussions. 52

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P riob to his departure from the School, M. Wendling kindly presented to the Library about 30 volumes of French literature, of which, we have no doubt, future French Scholars will avail themselves, combining at the same time amusement with the study of the language. We also beg to acknowledge the receipt of Tennyson’s poems from C. E. Scott-Moncrieff, and the works of Earl Beaconsfield from J. V. Whiteside, Trinity College, Oxford, and E. R. Wethey, Brasenose College, We may here remind Old Dunelmians of the rale that every one on his departure from the School is expected to give a book to the Library.

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1837—George Petch 1844—George Walker William Dickson James Hazlewood Carr — Salmon William Hall Richmond 1838—William Mark Charles Dale Trotter Henry Carr 1845—John S. Lipscombe Henry Stobart William Wilson Thomas Henry Tristram George Barnes 1839—Elwin Brodie Dickson Joseph H. Waite 1846—Henry Grote Hilkiah Bedford Hall Geo. Edward Oscar Watts J. H. Barnes Samuel Strong Forster Joseph Monastier John Wise Longlake N. G. Pilkington Richd. Thomas Winscome 1840—John H. Usher James Raine 1847—Thomas Barnes Gilchrist Thomas Henry Stokoe 1841—Edmund H. Goldsmith Robert Grey Henry Seppings Theophilus Barton Rowe James Taylor Thomas Dennis 1848—Robert Ingham Salmon John Dodd Anthony Falcon William Greenwell A. Mackdonald Grote 1842—Grammer Thompson George Bell John Smeddle Charles Baker Hazlewood 1849—Robert Ellis Robert Berkley Frederick Walford William Marshall Edward Ransford Joseph Thomas Todd 1843—John Mitchinson Thomas F. Dodd John Kaye Booker Thomas Fowle Henry John Wardell 53

1850—Edward Joseph Halsey 1862—Robert Fraser Powles R Chapman Richmond George Henry Holden John Buhner Charles Ward Robert Clarke Rayson Cuthbert Adamson ( Reginald A. Cayley ? resigned in favour of 1863—Arthur Charles Cherry ( C. C. Wardell Thomas Maddison 1851—William Fowle William Henry Pridden Arthur Carr William Tates Nixon Henry John Chaytor Edwin Hamilton Geo. Townsend -Raine Joseph Golightly F. Headlam Keenlyside 1864—John Brewster Moys Preston Charles Ernest Cadle 1852 ( Henry Nettleship Lonsdale Andrew Holden 3 resigned in favour of John Charles Jackson Thomas Wood Alfred Rowland Street T. W. Jackson John Edmund Thomas 1853—Thos. Creswick Jackson 1865—William F. Rooke Chas. Fr. Dalton Hodge 1866—James T. Maclaren Edwin Trevor Sep. Carr Francis Guy Selby John Hilliiah Carter Frank Greenwell Halloway W. Hastings Alfred John Simpson Charles Hales W. De. Lisle Powles 1867—Francis Booth Charles Duncombe Sliafto 1854—James Albert Chalmers William Maddison Benjamin M. Cherry Leonard Rooke Thos. Featherston Dixon Charles Ridley Carr 1868—Alfred Oliver Broughton Arthur Marwood Wilcox Frederick Dodds 1855—Arthur Blythman James Fowler Seymour Richard Coxe Thomas Thistle Charles Brown Robert Alexander Wahab Frederick A. Williams 1856—Francis Harcourt Gooch Matthew Hepple 1869—Arthur Humble Evans Arthur Cust Percival Edward Day Basil Ed. Seymour Stocker 1857—Mandell Creighton Iorwerth Grey Lloyd 1870—Francis C. Finch 1858—George Le Blanc Powles William Thistle Albert George Legard 1871—John Havward Joseph Brooke A. Bailey Henry C. King James Maxfleld Lister Charles R. Green John Gent Thomas Stevenson Edmund Sardinson Carter Robert Fitzgerald Marmaduke James 1859—Edward Stansfield Rawson 1872—T. D. Simpson William L. Hetherington W. C. Bradley James Henry Fish R. H. J. Poole Isaac Hopper H. M. Taylor John Douglas Giles S. Bee B. White 1860—H. E. Murchison James H. Evans Samuel Charles Wise 1873—Granville Story Maddison 1861—Henry Edward Stoker Henry Cowper Cradock Frederick William Stoker John Thompson William Henry Lowe Lewis Ward H enry Garencieres Pearson 54

3874—Eugene Wetliey 1878—Cecil Reginald Cayley Joseph. Whiteside Arthur King Joseph P. MaeCartie 1875—Leonard Evans 1879—Edmund William Rudd Theodore Harward Baptist Raoul Gace Robert Wallace Hogg Isaac Gibson Modlin Thomas Alfred Bell 1876—Edward Shortt Gregor Taylor \ 1880—Ernest Nathaniel Bennett Edward Kirby j Edgar Wainwright Picton Edward Brutton Charles William Bell Thomas Arthur Collinson William George Pringle P. H. Gough Herbert Wrigley Wilson 1877—Robert Binney Lattimer Edward Henry Good 'J Wm. Swinburne Moore ) Richard White Robert Barker Robson

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This Annual Meeting was held on April 7th, and, considering the time of year, the weather and attendance were all that could be expected. The several events were quite up to the average, with the exception of the Open High Jump. It may here be mentioned that on account of the slippery state of the ground, Shortt fell and twisted his loot, or the per­ formance might have been much better. A new feature in the prize dis­ tribution was the Bland Memorial Medal, a notice of which appeared in our last number; it is to be given away annually to the Champion House, i.e., that which obtains the greatest number of prizes, handicaps excepted. Excellent punctuality was maintained throughout, the prizes being distributed by Mrs. Holden, in the presence of a large company of visitors. The Stewards, &c., were as follows : — Stewards. Rev. T. B. Waddell Rev. W. M. Wadsworth R. B. Lattimer E. B. Brutton E. Kirby E. R. Shortt Starter...... J. G. Wilson, Esq. T , C Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams, jud ges ^ m w , Whitfield, Esq. THROWING THE CRICKET BALL. Prize given by Ven. Archdeacon Prest. (1) Brutton ... 97 yds. a ft. | (2) Baker ...... 82 yds. As will be seen from the above, Brutton won easily, as had been ex­ pected—Pour competed. 100 YARDS PLAT RACE (under 15).—Two Prizes. First Prize given by Mrs. Eogg-Elliot. (1) ...... Barber. | (2) ...... J. Shortt. This was rather a surprise, as it was thought that the result would have been in the reverse order, but Barber took the lead from the begin­ ning, and won by two yards. 55 ICO YARDS FLAT RACE (Open). Challenge Cup (presented by the late J. Ferens, Esq.) and Two Prizes. First Prize given by J. G. Wilson, Esq. (1) ...... Brutton. | (2) ...... Taylor. In the final heat four started. Baker got away first, and looked like winning, but Brutton coming up with a grand rush, won by two yards ; a good race for second honours, resulting in favour of Taylor by about a yard. JUMP (under 15). Prize given by the Rev. B, C. Caffin. (1) G. Kerrich-Walker ...... 4 ft. 5J in. A very creditable performance; J. Shortt and F. Marshall both cleared 4 ft. 3J in. HIGH JUMP (Open). Prize given by the Masters.

(1) W. Armstrong I" I } 4£t' 8*in' This was a great disappointment, as both had cleared higher in practice. LONG JUMP (Under 15). Prize given by J. Cradock, Esq., Stockton. (1) Wethey ...... 16ft. Sin. There was a good competition, but the winner surpassed all the others by a foot. LONG JUMP (Open). Prize given by Mrs. Armstrong, Pelaw. (1) Brutton ...... 19ft. lOin. It is unfortunate that we are unable to have our length jumps on per­ fectly level ground, as they compare rather too favourably with the records of other schools and colleges. STEEPLECHASE (Open). Challenge Cup and Six Prizes. First Prize given by “ The Old Dunelmians’ Club.” Special Prize given by A. J. Wilkinson, Esq. (1) W. Armstrong (4) E. Shortt (2) Rogerson (5) Blair (3) Featherstone (6) Gales Notwithstanding the inducement to start which six prizes ought to afford, only a small number made their appearance at the starting-post. Armstrong got away at first, closely followed by Rogerson; they kept close together till the last hedge, when Armstrong came away and won by about 30 yards. Featherstone followed home about 50 yards behind Rogerson. Shortt, who had injured himself in one of the first hedges, had a hard race for fourth place with Blair, who came in about 30 yards in front of Gales. STEEPLECHASE (Under 5 ft). Challenge Cup and Six Prizes. First Prize given by C. H. S. Stanton, Esq. Second Prize given by Sev. T. B. Waddell. Special Prize given by A. J. Wilkinson, Esq. (1) Holden (4) H. Field (2) Granville (5) W. Wilkinson (3) Milvain (6) J. Wilkinson Holden led from the first, and, though repeatedly challenged by Gran­ ville, maintained his lead throughout, and won by 20 yards. Milvain followed home 50 yards behind Granville. There was a complete scramble for the last three places, resulting in the order stated above. 56

MILE HANDICAP. Three Prizes, given by J. E. Kogerson, Esq. (1) ...... Robson, 10 yards start. (2) ...... Buckle, 145 „ (3) ...... Brutton, Scratch. Robson ran with great judgment; he had passed all other competitors before three-quarters of the distance had been completed, and finished with a lot in hand, 50 yards a-head. Buckle’s long start stood him in good stead, and he finished a fair second. A splendid race ensued for third honours; Brutton, who put on a magnificent spurt, just passing Cradock on the post, and winning by a few inches. 350 YARDS FLAT RACE (Under 12). Prize given by E. Wethey, Esq., Coatham. (1) ...... W. Wilkinson. Three started, but there never was any doubt as to who would event­ ually be the winner. Headlam was a very fair second. QUARTER MILE HANDICAP (Two Prizes): First Prize given by J. Lohden, Esq. (1) ...... Hooper, 36 yards start. (2) ...... Craggs, 34 „ (2) ...... Jollie, 32 Craggs got away at first, but Hooper passed him after half the distance had been completed, and won by 7 or 8 yards. Jollie came in with a rush at the last, and ran a dead heat for second place. OLD DUNELMIANS’ RACE. Prize given by the Rev. Dr. Holden. (1) ...... E. Wethey. Only four started; White led away at first, but when half the distance was completed, he fell down, when the running was taken up by Stoker. Wethey came in with a grand rush and won by 5 yards. HURDLE RACE (Two Prizes). First Prize given by P. S. Wilkinson, Esq. Second Prize given by Anthony WilKinson, Esq. (1) ...... Taylor | (2) ...... Brutton The winner was undoubtedly the best; a good race, however, took place between Brutton and Gales for second place ; the former winning by half a yard. CONSOLATION RACE (Open). Prize given by the Masters. (1) ...... Cradock The winner came in about ten yards in front of Kirby. CONSOLATION EACE (Under 15). (1) ...... Parker Won by about five yards; W. Picton was second. JUNIOE CONSOLATION EACE. Prize given by Rev. W. M. Wadsworth, and Sev. W. Swallow. (1) ...... E. Picton This race was a handicap, the winner having 40 yards start out of 350. He was never challenged, and won as he liked, 10 yards in front of Brad­ shaw, who was a fair second. 57 CHAMPION CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by S. F. Prest, Esq. Won by Brutton with a total of 27 marks out of a possible 48. The records of past years are— 1877...LI. Jones...... 27 I 1879...E. Wethey ...38 1878...W. Gay...... 20 | 1880...R. Hogg ...... 23 The following is a list of the marks counted in this competition :— ISt. 2nd. 3rd. 100 yards (open) . 10 ... 5 .. Height „ 7 ... 3 .. . — Length „ 7 ... 3 .. . — Cricket Ball „ 7 ... — .. . — Hurdles „ 7 ... 3 .. . — Steeplechase „ 10 ... 7 .. . 5 THE BLAND MEMORIAL MEDAL. Won by Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams’ House, which gained 14 prizes; the School House gained 11 (exclusive of handicaps). FIVES CHALLENGE CUP. Presented by Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams. Won easily by Brutton. FIVES HANDICAP. Prize given by Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams. Holder of Challenge Cup debarred. Won by Lattimer. The prizes for the Trial Fours were also given away after the Sports. We cannot conclude without expressing our hearty thanks to all those who were kind enough to give prizes to the Sports, and to those who, from time to time, have lent a helping hand to promote Athletics in the School. The School House won seven first prizes, and three second. Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams’ House won ten firsts and three second. Day Boys, two firsts and one second. gricftef.

W e are glad to say that our Eleven turned out much better than we had expected. At the beginning of the season the Eleven seemed as if it would be inferior to those of former years, but mainly owing to the daily attendance of the professional, it is now, we are glad to say, quite up to the average. Out of seven foreign matches, we have won four, lost two, and the remaining one was drawn. In the return Varsity match we were deprived of the services of three members of the Eleven, so it is not surprising that this is one of the matches wherein we suffered defeat. In the first match with them, when we had our full Eleven, we beat them by 18 runs on the first innings. THE ELEVEN. E. B. Brutton (Capt.) J. P. Matthews Rev. W. M. Wadsworth C. Hazlewood Pro E. R. Shortt W. H. Baker tern. R. W. Armstrong A. B. Featherstone R. B. Lattimer (Hon. Sec.) C. M. Cradock F. G. Saint Scorer—J. L. Hodgson. 12th man—E. H. Good. Umpire—T. Bell. 58

May 26th,—v. Durham University. Played on School ground. Won. University, 1st innings, 40. H, T. Hughes 9 (not out), Featherstone 7. 2nd innings, 62. T. W. Featherstone 27, Wanklyn 11. School, 1st innings, 58. J. P. Matthews 13, Armstrong and Shortt 8, Brutton 7. Brutton took 6 wickets in the 1st. and 2 in the 2nd innings. Armstrong took 4 wickets in the 1st innings. Good and Lattimer each took 3 in the second. For the University, Featherstone and Hughes each took 5 wickets.

June 2nd.—v. Durham City. Drawn. Durham City, 162, of which T. Hutton, Jun., scored 71, C. Ward 20, and A. J. Wilkinson 17. School, 78 for 5 wickets. Brutton 25 (not out), Armstrong 22. Armstrong took 3 wickets, Lattimer and Brutton 3 each, and Good 1.

June 4th.—v. St. Peter’s School, York. Won. St. Peter’s, 81. School, 162, of which Brutton scored 82 (not out), Lattimer 18, Cradock 14. Armstrong took 4 wickets, Brutton and Good 2 each, and Saint 1.

June 11th.—y. Richmond School. Won. Eichmond, 48 and 29 for 3 wickets. Extras in the first innings scoring no less than 26, and in the second 9. Durham, 126. Brutton 26, Baker 18, Hazlewood 17, Lattimer 15. Armstrong took 8 wickets and Brutton 4.

June 16th.—y. Durham University. Lost. University, 97. School, 64. For the Varsity, Featherstone made 44 and took 9 wickets, all bowled. Brutton scored 16 and Lattimer 13.

June 25th.—v. Durham City (Return). Lost. City, 133. H. Hutton 26, T. Hutton, Jun., 23, G. D. Newby 14. School, 70. Wadsworth 16, Lattimer 13. Brutton 11. Clarke took 7 wickets for the City, and Armstrong, Saint, Brutton, Lattimer, 2 each for the School.

July 2nd.—v. E, R, Wethey's Twelve, Won. E. R. Wethey’s Twelve, 56 and 17 for 1 wicket. H. B. Thompson, 12 & 6 (not out). School, 136. Armstrong 42, Brutton 20, Lattimer and Hazlewood 19. Armstrong and Brutton each took 5 wickets. In E. E, Wethey’s team 9 Old Dunelmians were playing.

June 30th—The School House v. Rev. S. B Guest-Williams’ House. This match ended in a draw. Mr. Guest-Williams’ House remaining at the wickets all the afternoon. 59 Rev, S. B. Guest-Williams’ House. J. P. Matthews ...... J. Wethey ...... C. C ayley...... F. Marshall...... 18 E. B. Brutton...... 74 J. Rogerson (not out) .. ... 27 R. W. Armstrong ...... 0 Lohden ) ,, , ., C. Haslewood ...... 58 Stanton j ' A. Featherstone...... 5 E x tra s...... Total for 8 wickets...... 235.

May loth.—Old Members v. next Fifteen. The Six Old Members scored 76. Lattimer (not out) 32, and Bratton 29, whilst the Fifteen only made 51. Brutton took 9 wicket3, Armstrong 2.

May 12th.—Dissyllables v. the Rest. The Rest, 69. Lattimer 41 (not out). Dissyllables, 139 for 7 wickets. Brutton 75. Armstrong took 6 wickets.

May 19th.—A. G. v. H. Z. A. G., 97 for 3 wickets. Brutton 48, Cradock 22 (not out), Baker 21. H. Z., 71. F. Marshall 21. Brutton took 5 wickets.

Three members of the Eleven are leaving this Midsummer—Shortt, Lattimer, and Featherstone.

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Total Times Most in Most Names. No. of not Total one in a Average. Innings. out. Runs. Innings. Match. E. B. Brutton...... 7 ... 2 ... 187 ... 82* ... 82* 37’ Rev. W.M.Wadsworth.., 4 ... 1 ... 34 ... 16 ... 16 ... ll£ E. R. Shortt ...... 5 ... — ... 22 ... 8 ... 8 ... 4* R. W. Arm strong..'...... 7 ... — ... 79 ... 42 ... 42 ... Ilf R. B. L attim er...... 7 ... — ... 92 ... 19 ... 19 ... 13^. F. G. Saint...... 7 ... — ... 22 ... 10 ... 10 ... 3 i J. P. Matthews ...... 7 ... — ... 39 ... 13 ... 13 ... 5^ C. Hazlewood...... 7 ... — ... 49 ... 19 ... 19 ... 7 W. H. Baker ...... 6 ... — ... 30 ... 18 ... 18 ... 5 A. B. Featherstone ...... 5 ... 1 ... 30 ... 11* ... 11* ... 74 C. M. Cradock ...... 5 ... 2 ... 18 ... 14 ... 14 ... 6 * Denotes not out.

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Runs per Names. Balls. Runs. Maidens. Wickets. Extras. Wicket. E. B. Brutton...... 622 ... 172 ... 54 ... 28 ... 1 ... 6 | R. W. Armstrong...... 620 ... 233 ... 40 ... 30 ... 1 ... 7£§ R. B. Lattimer ...... 80 ... 36 ... 6 ... 7 ... — ... 5 i F. G. Saint ...... 205... 70... 9 ... 4 ... — ...17 4 60

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Our first duty is to express our gratitude to the various Old Dunelmians and friends of the School who have recently assisted the Boat Club, whether by coaching the crews or by pecuniary contributions: to Sir Farrer Herschell for a donation of 2 guineas; to those Old Dunelmians who have rowed in the Oxford or Cambridge University Eights, for the presentation of a fine eight; to Mr. W. E. Gabbett. of Durham University B.C., to Mr. S. F. Prest, and Mr. F. J. Greenwell, for most efficient help in coaching. To one and all we offer our hearty thanks, trusting at the same time that the old School will continue to prove herself worthy of their kindness. The tub-eight has done good service this half-year, especially during the tedious weeks of Lent. For relieving the monotony of a dull term and fostering a love of rowing for its own sake, nothing better could be devised. Should the “ President,” with the companion boat that is shortly to be launched, enjoy the same popularity in future Lent seasons, we venture to augur no small advantage to School rowing. The encouragement given to a continuous course of practice through the winter months, cannot be without its effect on our performances in June, The donors of the two new boats will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have supplied, in the happiest of ways, the missing link between the end of our racing season and the beginning of another.

TEIAL FOUES. Kowed March 24th, over the usual course. Crews as follows:— T. M. Charlton (bow) T. P. Matthews (bow) T. E. Eogerson T. A. Bell C. M. Cradock W. A. King H. T. Dakers (str.) G. Craggs (str.) E. C. Blenkinsopp (cox.) H. Bradshaw (cox.) Owing to the heavy floods which interrupted the rowing a few weeks before the race, the time allowed for training was hardly so long as we should have wished. However, thanks chiefly to Eogerson and King, both crews got into good swing before the day, showing in form as well as in weight a marked superiority over the “ trials ” of recent years. In spite of the disagreeable weather—and wind and hail did all they could to make it disagreeable,—the spectators mustered in considerable force. After half-an-hour’s delay, while a rowlock was being mended, the boats were dispatched by Mr. Wadsworth to a capital start. Craggs, with the race-course-side, drew gradually ahead; while Dakers* men, puzzled by the waves, seemed to find great difficulty in clearing their water. When the end of Pelaw Wood was reached, however, and the roughest of the water passed, Dakers began to reduce his opponents' lead. There was a splendid race to the Iron Gate, when the boats were almost level. At this critical point Dakers, whose men were rowing clean in the smoother water, put on a well-timed spurt. Craggs, whose strength apparently had given way, made a somewhat feeble response, finally losing a very fair race by a length and a half. 61

SCRATCH FOURS. On Saturday, March 26tli, some races for Scratch Fours were rowed over the Baths’ Bridge Course, the competition being restricted to those who had rowed in the Outriggers or Foys at the previous School Regatta. Five crews entered j the races were generally well contested, in some cases very close. Final Heat. Jollie (bow), Craggs, King, Robson (str.), Bradshaw (cox.)...... 1 T. Hall (bow), Charlton, Dakers, Shortt (str.), Blenkinsopp (cox.)... 0

At the end of the Lent quarter the Boat Club unfortunately lost the services of Taylor, who rowed 3 in last year's first crew, and Dakers, who, we hoped, would have brought his good luck with him into the second crew. We have omitted to mention that, in the place of six members of the Boat Club who left at Christmas, there were five new entries; we have now to record two further additions in the place of Taylor and Dakers. The number of members is thus 44. The first of June was marked by the arrival of the new racing eight, originally built for the Cambridge University B.C. In consideration of the near approach of the Town Regatta, the launch was postponed till September. In the meanwhile we should be glad if any of our readers would suggest an appropriate name for our new acquisition. It is much to be regretted that we are at present unable to publish the names of the donors of so handsome a present.

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Took place June 23rd and 24th. The following were the crews representing the School:— I. II. R. B. Robson (bow) T. M. Charlton (bow) E. R. Shortt E. Kirby W. A. King C, M. Cradock E. H. Good (str.) T. E. Rogerson (str.) II, Bradshaw (cox.) R. C. Blenkinsopp (cox.) We are glad we have not to repeat the dismal strain with which we greeted our readers in the last number of the Dunelmian. We were then compelled to admit a decided falling-off in School rowing : now, however, we are able to report an improvement of the most satisfactory character. It is worthy of mention that this improvement can fairly be traced to two causes previously noticed in these pages. Thanks to the kindness and self-denial of certain gentlemen whom we have already mentioned, sve cannot this year complain of a want of coaching; nor could our first crew hope for a more efficient stroke than Good. We have had a willing and an able crew, a good stroke and a good coach. We have had every­ thing except the luck. That luck is not to be despised at Durham, those who have rowed a stern-chase on the hard-arch side well know. If we have nothing to show for ourselves, nothing tangible to convince the multitude—if we have been unable to command success, we have at least the happy consciousness of having deserved it. In the first heat for the Grand Challenge Cup, the first crew were drawn with the Pelaw Wood side against Shields. The rough state of the water was all in favour of the strangers, who had done the greater part of their training on the sea; drawing ahead down the race-course, 62

they had gained a lead of four lengths before reaching Elvet Bridge, while the School eased slightly in order to take the arch, The bridge once passed, Good shook off his seeming sleepiness, and, being well backed up by his men, began immediately to recover lost ground. The race, however, was already decided, and Shields rowed in easy winners by a length-and-a-half. Shields were subsequently defeated, after a splendid race, by the Durham University B.C., who thus carried off the Cup. The stroke of the University boat being incapacitated by his exertions of the previous day, Town and School were the only competitors for the Wharton. Having once more, with our usual fortune, drawn the hard arch, our bows came out of Elvet Bridge four lengths to the bad. A long, slow stroke failed to make any material difference in the relative positions of the boats between the bridge and Bow Corner. At this point, with three-and-a-half lengths to make up, Good began his final effort. The change was at once apparent. The stroke was admirable and admirably supported. Every lift brought the School nearer. The distance, however, was too short; Prest rowed in, with only a half-length to spare, winner of the race for the sixth successive year. We may be pardoned the vanity of remarking that Good’s plucky and all but successful spurt fairly took the spectators by surprise. It was as brilliant as it was ineffective. We should be guilty of more than Spartan severity if we omitted to acknowledge here the services of an unfortunate crew, not dishonoured though defeated. A few words about the general style of the boat: one might still detect traces of that ugly hang which was universally remarked in last year’s crew; the fault was not carried to any degree of excess, but we hope next year to see a little additional vigour and dash. The time and swing were all that could be desired. Robson (bow) still rows with a round back, and does not keep his shoulders sufficiently braced; is occasionally slowr with his hands, but rows steadily, and makes a very good bow. Shortt (2) was tried at 3, and, though unable to remain there, has benefited from the temporary change of sides. Still overreaches, occa­ sionally bucketing forward; not getting his oar square at the beginning, and hanging a little over the stretcher, requires two distinct efforts for each stroke: has none of these faults, however, in the same degree as last year; has improved in every respect. King (3), rather young for the first crew, but fully equal to his place. Frequently slow with his hands; inclined to hurry forward at the end of the leather and hang over the stretcher; occasionally rows out of the boat; but, at his best, a very pretty oar, and always to be relied on in a race. Good (str.) still has his old fault of hanging, but not to any ^reat ex­ tent ; almost cured before the Regatta; apt at times to overreach, but not generally so; on the whole, most promising; as stroke, showed great judgment aud determination. The second crew were also defeated on both days : in the Stewards’ Plate by the Town second, with two lengths to spare, after a well con­ tested race; in the Medals, by the Tyne. The latter race is worth description. The School, with the race-course side, took a slight lead immediately from the start; exerting all their strength, they improved this to three-quarters of a length in passing the enclosure. Here, how­ ever, the weight of the Tyne men began to tell: their spurt was well responded to; when Baths’ Bridge was reached, the School were still ahead; but Tyne, creeping up steadily, finally won on the stroke. The performances of the crew were on both days creditable; the swing was good throughout, and there were no signs of falling to pieces in the last fifty yards, as was unfortunately the case last year. 63

Charlton (bow), a pretty oar ; works well and has a good catch at the beginning. Kirby (2) rows in nice style and, with a little more weight, will turn into a very good oar. Cradock (3), the heaviest man in either crew, did a large proportion of the work; with regard to his style he has made considerable improvement. Rogerson (str.) made, on the whole, a successful debut in his new place. Was necessarily rather short, but never exaggerated the fault in a race. Shortly after those pages are presented to our readers, we shall be in the midst of preparations for the School Regatta. For the outrigger fours we shall have the two crews intact, with the single exception of Shortt. With our old Captain’s coaching and such promising material, we hope to make a creditable exhibition then, and to give a good account of ourselves next year. It is not our place to intimate officially Mr. Poole’s acceptance of the vacant Mastership; but the Boat Club may be allowed to accord him, as one of the most distinguished of her alumni, the best and heartiest of welcomes.

The University Boat Club were most successful at the Durham Regatta, winning the Challenge Cup, the Stewards’ Plate, and the City Plate; there is little doubt they would also have won the Wharton Chal­ lenge Cup, had their stroke not happened an accident on the first day. Their success is mainly due to Mr. W. H. Gabbet, of Lincoln College, Oxford, who rowed bow, and who since last October has been most ener­ getic in the way he has coached all the men who would sit in a boat. The first crew was composed of— W. H. Gabbet (bow); 2 Arkless; 3 Baldwins; Smith (stroke).

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The Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams having kindly offered to give a second prize for Fives, it was proposed to make the contest a handicap, from which the present holder of the Challenge Cup (Brutton) was excluded. There were 26 entries. In the first ties Robson (scratch) beat Reay (4 points) by 2. In the second ties Cradock (2 points) was defeated by Lattimer (scratch) after a very good game, both scoring ‘ game-ball.’ In the third ties Featherstone (4 points) beat Wethey (6 points). Lattimer disposed of Robson pretty easily. In the final heat, Lattimer (scratch) v. Featherstone (4 points); the latter won the first game by 2 points; in the second Lattimer won, after a most exciting game, by 1 point. In the third game Lattimer scored 15 when Featherstone had reached 11. Featherstone played in good style, but requires practice; and if he made more use of the Fives’ Courts he would be one of the best players in the School. Lattimer played very well throughout, and there is no doubt that the best player won. The game for the Challenge Cup did not cause much excitement, as it had been foreseen who would be the winner. The final heat was between Brutton and Lattimer, but the former soon had it all his own way, and won the Cup for the second time in succession. 64

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A t many public Schools it is the custom to make Athletics compulsory; to take Loretto as an example, we find that when the weather does not admit of football, the members of the School are obliged to run two or three miles. Now, though we do not approve of this idea in its entirety, still we cannot help feeling that we need something of the kind to stimu­ late the energies of the youthful members of this School, and to rouse them from the lethargy into which they seem to fail during the winter months. The first two or three paper-chases are always well attended, but after the novelty wears off, the numbers gradually decrease, and in a short time they are discontinued, simply on account of the little interest which is shewn towards them. We hope that something will be done next year to remedy this evil, as it is absolutely necessary that everybody should take some exercise, and we could hardly mention any other more calculated to keep boys in health than a run of a few miles across coun­ try, especially when every other pastime is brought to a standstill by the bad weather.

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No new Durham men have come into residence since the publication of the last number of the “ Dunelmian.” One or two scholastic honours have been gained. W. C. Bradley, Queens, Davis Chinese Scholar. J. Harward, University, 2nd class Lit. Hum, E. II. J. Poole, B.N.C., 3rd class Lit. Hum. E. E. Wethey, B.N.C., 2nd class Modern. J. F. Macarthy, Hertford, B.N.C., 2nd class Modern. D. Buckle has been elected to an exhibition at Exeter. E. B. Lattimer, to an exhibition at Queens. We ought to mention that T. W. Jackson, of Worcester, was an Ex­ aminer in the Classical Modern Honour School.

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J. Whiteside, Trinity—Kept up his School reputation in the “ The Freshmen’s ” Match. Has played for his College Eleven throughout the season. E. E. Wethey, B.N.C.—Played in the Seniors’ Match, and for College Eleven. 65

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The following Dunelmians have been in residence at Cambridge during the past term :— Trinity College W. Stevens St. John’s College W. Mayor H. A. Ransome M. J. Ransome B. W. Hogg Jesus College LI. R. Jones A. Hutchinson A. M. Hutchinson Christs College Rev. W. H. Lowe, M.A. » ••• C. W. Moore St. Catherine’s College Rev. E. S. Carr, M.A. Clare College A. H. Evans Sidney Sussex College C. C. Naters Peterhouse J. Dickinson Cavendish ...... J. C. Dickinson It is a painful task to chronicle the death of A. W. Street, B.A., of Jesus College, who died very suddenly in college of smallpox on May 2nd. He had just taken his degree in the classical Tripos, and was in residence for the purpose of taking pupils.

HONOURS GAINED DURING THE TERM. L. Evans—Open Classical Scholarship at Pembroke College. R. W. Hogg—Scholar of St. John’s College; Exhibitioner, 1881. W. B. White—Senior Optim. Mathematics. TRIPOS. LI. R. Jones—3rd class Classical Tripos. A. W. Street—3rd class Classical Tripos.

In the rowing world Durham has again been well to the fore. C. W. Moore and A. W. Hutchinson both having obtained seats in this year’s University Eight, at V and 6. LI. R. Jones was Hon. Sec. of the C.U.B.C. during the Lent and May Terms, and A.M. Hutchinson was elected to succeed him. The following Dunelmians rowed in the College boats in the May races :— Jesus’ College—A. Hutchinson (bow); LI. R. Jones (3); A. M. Hutchinson (6). Lady Margaret—-W. Mayor (7), Captain. Christ’s College—C. W. Moore. Peterhouse—J. Dickinson. The Brothers Hutchinson won the Jesus College Pairs but failed to make a good show in the competition for the Magdalene silver one. W. Mayor also won the L.M.R.C. pair oars. LI. R. Jones (Jesus) represented Cambridge in the three mile race at the Inter-University Sports. 66

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T hough now a matter of history (and Ancient history it may seem to some), yet it may interest Dunelmians to hear of the doings of the School repre­ sentatives therein if a few lines are devoted to remarks on this important contest. To begin any description of the race or comment on the oarsmen, it is always necessary to refer to the Trial Eights of the previous December, and we find that at Cambridge, or more correctly at Ely, A. M. Hutchinson of Jesus College, and C. Moore of Christ’s, were conspicuous among the select few, and it was evident that they would prove valuable recruits in the depressed state of rowing at Cambridge. At Oxford, R. H. Poole of B.N.C., again rowed and as well as ever, and his crew only just lost after one of the most exciting races ever seen. Soon after the beginning of the year the rival Presidents began their arduous duties of picking their crews for the ordeal of training, and in this duty were much hampered by the frost which continued to make rowing impossible. Yet, the Trial Eights had brought to light some fair materials to work upon, and the Light Blue adherents by no means despaired. Moore was soon installed at 7, a place to which he was well suited, and which he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his friends. His rowing indeed was conspicuous for precision and neatness, and it only requires a year or two for him to develope into a University oarsman of the “ first water.” At present both Hutchinson and Moore appear too juvenile to do full justice to themselves when engaged in so trying a test as a University Boat Race. Hutchinson also was soon settled at 6, and with the exception of the ungainly bending of his arms rowed excellently, and it was a treat to see his oar “ come through ” the water, when the crew were fairly extended over a long course. At Oxford, Poole was the only prominent Dunelmian, and he indeed proved a host in himself. He rowed all through practice and the race as gamely and hard as he ever did, and also proved a useful official to his Club as Secretary of the O.U.B.C. Perhaps nothing shows better the high standing of Dunelmians at the Universities than the fact that the post of Secretary of both Clubs was filled by Dunelmians—at Oxford by R. H. Poole, and at Cambridge by LI. R. Jones. It is doubtful if these twin honours had been gained by any other School save Eton. Now that Poole’s career is finished at Oxford, Dunelmians may congratulate him on the way he has upheld the honour of the old School on the river, and rejoice that he returns to Durham to lead others to reap the same honours by the same honest devotion to his craft. The course of training showed that though there was not much to choose between the crews, yet Oxford, with the prestige of a previous victory, were always the favourites, and, rarely indeed, has the non-favourite won this race. The attendance at the race was large, especially of the old “ Blues,” and as enthusiastic as usual. Of the race itself little need be said, but that Cambridge contented themselves with only holding Oxford as far as Hammer­ smith, though, no doubt, a faster stroke would have proved a better policy, and might have made the Oxford task more difficult. However, nothing would have altered the result, and when Oxford had passed their old rallying point, at Chiswick, they drew away easily. Yet Brooksbank, with admirable 67 pluck, kept his crew at work, and suffered defeat indeed ; yet, by a shorter distance than many other races have been won, Perhaps, one of the most interesting features of this race was the meeting of old University oarsmen on the previous evening. Over two hundred of these veterans came to dine together, and renew acquaintances long since dropped, and to talk rowing “ shop” with avidity before an appreciative audience. Perhaps, not the least interesting part of the Chairman’s speech was in reference to the num­ ber of University oarsmen supplied by the various Schools, and it may urge on present Dunelmians and gratify old boys, to know that Durham stands in the first half-dozen of the Schools in England, and has been represented by thirteen oarsmen, who have held seats in one of the crews 25 times, namely : J. Arkell, Oxford, 1857 (3); 1858 (2); 1859 (stroke); President, 1859. Instituted the Trial Eights at Oxford. H. J. Chaytor, Cambridge, 1859 (2); 1860 (2); 1861 (2). B. N. Cherry, Cambridge, 1860 (6). C, R. Carr, Oxford, 1862 (7); 1863 (7); President, 1864, but did not row. E. S. Carter, Oxford, 1867 (3); 1868 (7); also played in the Varsity Eleven. J. H Fish, Oxford, 1867 (2). W. H. Lowe, Cambridge, 1868 (4); 1870-1871. C. D. Shafto, Cambridge, 1876 (stroke); 1877 (stroke); 1877 was the year of the dead heat. E. H. Prest, Cambridge, 1878 (stroke); 1879 (bow); 1880 (bow); Presi­ dent, 1879 and 1880. LI. R. Jones, Cambridge, 1878 (bow); Hon. Sec. 1831. R. H. J. Poole, Oxford, 1880 (bow); 1881 (bow); Hon. Sec. 1881. A. M. Hutchinson, Cambridge, 1881 (6) ; Hon. Sec. 1881-188*2. C. W. Moore, Cambridge, 1881 (7).

S in c e the first number of the “ Dunelmian,’’ several new members have joined this club—a full list is now added. Though we have nearly 200 names on the list, the number is hardly as large as might have been expected ; and, we must, once more, ask those who have already joined to help us in making the club more generally known. The work in connection with the formation of such a society as this is very great; it might, however, be made much lighter, if all were to lend a helping hand. We feel it is not necessary to say more, and trust, our next edition will contain many more names. As will be seen from the account of the Athletic Sports, this club was the donor of the first prize for the open Steeplechase. On April 9th, a meeting of the members was held in the chambers of G. H. Holden, Esq., for the purpose of selecting a President, and considering other propositions. The chair was occupied by G. H. Holden, and there were also present:—Rev. E. M. Adamson, F. L. Dodds, J. Gent, H. B. Hans-Hamilton, G. Monciiefr, C. Lindsay Page, R. H. J. Poole, E, H. Prest, R. B. Blackmore, Rev. J. Sherlock, A. J. Simpson, and the Hon. Sec. 68

Sir Henry Manisty was selected as being most fit to fill the post of Pre­ sident for the first year, and the Hon. Secretary was empowered to ask his consent. It was also decided that the annual dinner should always be held in Durham. In answer to the letter to Sir Henry Manisty, the Hon. Sec. received the following very satisfactory reply :— Thurland Castle, Carnforth, Lancashire. D e a r Mr. P r e s t , I am greatly obliged to the members of the “ Old Dunelmian Club ” for the honour they have done me in asking me to be Honorary President of the Club for the ensuing year. I gladly accept the office, and shall be pleased if, by so doing, I can in any degree further the interests of the Institution. My father, as you probably know, was for many years second master of Durham School, and although I was only a Scholar for a short time, having received the principal part of m5r education from my father, I owe a reat deal to the instruction I received from the then excellent 1J ead Master (The Rev. fohn Carr). I shall be glad to know the position of the Club as regards funds, and with many thanks to you for your letter of the 22nd, which, being addressed to London, only reached me to-day. I am, Yours very truly, H. MANISTY. I am sorry my engagements for September are such that it will be impossible for me to be present at the Club Dinner on the 8th.

Sir Henry Manisty entered Durham School January, 1823. Having been previously educated by his father, who was for several years second master of Durham School, and afterwards Yicar of Edlingham, where Sir Henry was born. He was placed in the 5th form under the Rev. J. Carr, who was then Head Master. The Rev. James Raine was his house master. He left Durham in January, 1824, and studied with his father till the follow­ ing June, when he was articled to Mr. Dickson, of the firm of Thorp and Dickson, Solicitors, Alnwick. On completing his clerkship in June, 1829, he was admitted a solicitor in November of that year. In 1830 he became a partner (without purchase) in the firm Meggison and Pringle, Solicitors, London, and practised as a solicitor till 1842. Having been successful in business, he caused his name to be taken off the roll of solicitors, and entered as a student of the honourable society of Gray’s Inn. After three years of so-called probation, he was called to the bar by that society, in Easter Term, 1845. In 1857 he was raised to the rank of one of Her Majesty’s Counsel, and called to the bench of Gray’s Inn ; and in 1876 he was created one of the Judges of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice.

It is with deep regret that we have to record the first death amongst the members of the Old Dunelmian Club—James Allan Charlton, who came to the School in 1835. He took his B.A degree at Durham University in 1849 ; L. Th., 1850; M.A., 1853; B.C.L,. 1S64. He was formerly Curate at Darlington and afterwards at Gosforth, being presented with the Rectory of Gosforth in 1868.

The Cambridge notes record the sudden death by smallpox, at Jesus College, on May 2nd, of Arthur Street. He came to the School in 1872 and was elected a King’s Scholar. He was a Rustat Scholar at Jesus College, and had just taken a third class in the Classical Tripos. 69

Correspondence.

Fort Dispensary, August 24th, 1881. Sir,—In the able editorial to the first number of our Magazine, it was, I think, wisely stated that the primary object of the journal was not to air the speculative and poetical powers of its contributors, but to be a chronicle of School events, past and present. Such being- the case, I venture to suggest “ Fasti Dunelmenses,” as being more classical, and at the same time more clearly expressing the object of the Magazine than its present title “ The Dunelmian.” I am Sir, Your obedient Servant, THOS. KIESOPP. To the Editor of the Dunelmian.

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The date is the year of entering School. SH denotes School House. ( C Eev. B. C. Caff in’s House. \ W Eev, S. B. Guest-Williams’ House. M C. Macnally’s House. (*) Day Boys. KS denotes King Scholar. Adamson, Bev. E. M., 1868. SH. Cranleigh School, Guildford. Alexander, Eev. J. A., 1862. SH. Harden, Bingley, Yorkshire. Archdall, Rev. T. Hewan. 1860. S. Tanfield Vicarage, Newcastle. Arkell, Eev. John, 1847. M. St. Ebbe’s Eectory, Oxford. Armstrong, J. H., 1869. C. Norton, Stockton-on-Tees. Armstrong, H., 1869. C. Harton Colliery, South Shields. Armstrong, F. G., 1872. C. Pelaw House, Chester-le-Street. Ayton, W., Otterburn Terrace, Newcastle. Barnes, C. E., 1863. (*) Durham. Blackmore, li. C., 1874. C. Hertford College, Oxford. Booth, F. H., 1867. SH. KS. Elm Eoad, Sidcup, Kent. Brewster, J.. 1865. SH. KS. Middlesbro’. Brewster, F., 1867. SH. KS. The Lawn, Middlesbro’. Briggs, Win., 1871. SH. Moorlands, Sunderland. Briggs, L., 1872. SH. Moorlands, Sunderland, Brumcll, A., 1866. SH. Morpeth. Brumell, B., 1866. SH. Morpeth. Blythman, Eev. A., 1852. KS. Shennington Eectory, Banbury. Bowlby, F. A., 1873. SH. Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale. Barnes-Lawrence, Eev. A. E., 5, Victoria Place, Eastbourne. 70

Cadle, C. E., 1864. SH. KS. Nelson Terrace, Coatham, Redcar. Cadle, A., 1868. SH. Nat. Prov. Bank, Newcastle. Carr, Rev. A., 1850. SH. KS. Wellington College, Wokingham. Carr, 0 . C., 1869. (*) W itton Gilbert, Durham. Carter, Rev. E. S., 1859. KS. SH. 40, Bishophill, York. Chapman, Rev. E. P., 1864. (*) Belmont Vicarage, Durham. Charlton, J. A., 1877. C. Gosforth, Newcastle. Collinson, T. A., 1874. (*) KS. King’s College, London. Corbitt, P. J', 1870. SH. 14, Otterburn Terrace, Newcastle. Coxon, J. J., 1873. SH. Windsor Crescent, Newcastle. Cradock, H. C., 1873. SH. KS. Mayfield, Stockton-on-Tees. Cradoek, A. W., 1877. SH. Mayfield, Stockton-on-Tees. Creighton, Rev. M., 1858. SH. KS. Embleton Vicarage, Chathill. Crosthwaite, R. P., 1870. C. Wellington Terrace, South Shields. Clark, P. L., 1868. SH. Vine Lodge, Sunderland. Chilton, R. P., 1869. C. Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. Cherry, A. C. KS. Worcester. Collinson, T. J., 1871. (*) 9, Church Street, Durham. De Burge-Lawson, W. de L. H., 1874. SH. Getherly Castle, Richmond, Yorkshire. Dixon, T. B., 1870. SH. Walwick Grange, Humshaugh. Dykes, Rev. E. H., 1862. (*) Stanningly, Leeds. Dance, W. T., 1874. C. Shipcote Villa, Gateshead. Dodds, P. L., 1868. SH. KS. Ragworth, Norton, Stockton. Darnell, P. J., 1865. C. 15, Clements Inn, W.C. Dale, J. H., 1861. SH. Ormonde Street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. Dale, T. T., 1863. SH. Westoe, South Shields. Eade, A., 1863. SH. Bransen House, Darlington. Edgar, C. S., 1869. C. Bishop Auckland. Evans, L. H-, 1876. SH. KS. Scremerston, Berwick-on-Tweed. Evans, A. H., 1868. SH. KS. Queen Street, Cambridge. Ferens, W. H., Jun., 1875. (*) Claypath House, Durham. Finch, Rev. H. B., 1863. SH. Whitchurch, Salop. Finch, Rev. P. C., 1865. SH. KS. Inkerman Street, Stockton-on-Tees. Fish, Rev. J. H., 1860. SH. KS. St. Paul’s Vicarage, Burton-on-Trent. Forster, T. J., 1868. SH. Grainger Street West, Newcastle. French, J. M., 1867. M. East Parade, Leeds. Fenwick, T. Clennell, 1873. C. The Garth, Darlington. Forster, Rev. S. S., 1842. (*) KS. Blind College, Worcester,

Gay, W., 1875. SH. Edinburgh University. Granville, C., 1874. (*) St. Edmund’s Vicarage, Durham. Greenwell, P., 1834. 1, South Bailey, Durham. Greenwell, P. J., 1862. (*) KS. 1, South Bailey, Durham. Green, C. R., 1872. SH. KS. Westoe, South Shields. Gent, J. KS. 4, Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn.

Hall, G. R., 1876. SH. Medical College. Newcastle. Hamilton, H. B. Hans, 1863. SH. Brick Court, Temple, E.C. Hendy, R., 1876. SH. Wear Terrace, Bishop Auckland. Hind, A. E., 1875. SH. St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, E.C. Hogg, R. W., 1876. SH. KS. St. John’s College, Cambridge. Holden, G. H„ 1857. SH. KS. 43, Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Holden, H. E., 1863. SH. Grammar School, Chesterfield. Holden, C., 1866. SH. 12, Belgrave Terrace, Newcastle. Hudson, L., 1869. C. Osborne Road, Newcastle. 71

Hunter, J. G., 20, Murton Street, Sunderland. Hutchinson, A., 1864. (#) Elvet Hill, Durham. Hutchinson, J., 1864. (*') Hetton Hall, Belford. Hutchinson, M., 1870. (*) Jesus’ College, Cambridge. Hallewell, G., 1866. C. 5, Queen Street, Leeds. Hubback, Bev. M., 1846. (*) Bidgeway Vicarage, Chesterfield. Hubback, Capt. H. W., B.A., 1853. (*) Shoeburyness. Hindmarsh, T. C., 1862. SH. 1, Essex Court, Temple. Hindmarsh, C., 1866. C. Estate Office, Workington. Heavyside, M., 1867. (*) Queen Street, Durham.

Ismay, C. SH. Newcastle. Ismay, J., 1869. SH. 6, Framlington Place, Newcastle.

Jackson, T. W., 1853. SH. KS. Worcester College, Oxford. James, Eev. C. W., 1866. SH. St. Mary’s Clergy House, Cardiff. James, C. H., 1866. SH. Budchester, Wylam-on-Tyne. Jones, H. E., 1871. C. 43, Castle Street, Edinburgh. Jones, LI. B., 1869. C. Jesus’ College, Cambridge.

King, Bev. J. B., 1844. (*) St. Peter’s Vicarage, Oxford. Kirk, W., 1864. SH. Stockton-on-Tees, Kirk, T. L., 1866. SH. Cleveland Bow, Stockton-on-Tees. Kirsopp, T., 1871. SH. The Dispensary, York.

Lamb, P., 1868. SH. Northern Counties’ Club, Newcastle. Losh, W. S., 1820. (Bev. Mr George) Wreay Syke, Carlisle. Lowe, Bev. W. H., 1861. (*) KS. Cambridge. Lloyd, Bev. J. G. The Yicarage, Horsham.

Maddison, T., 1860. (*) KS. South Bailey, Durham. Maddison, Bev. W., 1863. (*) KS. Bedlington, Northumberland. McKenzie, P. J., 1870. SH. Seaforth, Sunderland, i Moncrieff, C. E. Scott, 1876. C. C. C. Vicarage, Sunderland. Moncrieff, G., 1875. SH. 29, Havistock Hill, London. Murray, Dr. Wm., Jesmond, Newcastle. Mayor, P. G., 1871- SH. Thornley Vicarage, County Durham. Mayor, W., 1871. SH. Thornley Vicarage, County Durham. MacCartie, J. P-, 1873. C. KS. Hertford College, Oxford. Moore, W. S., 1873. SH. KS. Whitworth Yicarage, W illington. Maughan, H., 1872. C. Jervaulx Abbey, Bedale. Mills, W. H. SH. 43, Bernard Street, Bussell Square, London. Moncrieff, W. S. D., 1875. SH. Perth. Milvain, T., 3, Plowden Buildings, Temple. Moore, C. W., 1872. SH. Christ’s College, Cambridge. Haters, C. C., 1873. Blyth. Nicholson, J. H., 1871. M. & SH. Halliwell Dene, Hexham. Ormston, C. W., 1868. SH. Musgrave, Gateshead. Oliver, W. H., 1866 (*) Durham. Page, C. Lindsey, 1852. (Bev. T. C. Durham) Sunderland Lodge, AVest- bourne Park, W. Poole, B. H. J., 1868. C. KS. The School, Durham. Pratt, J., 1873. SH. Camden House, Sunderland Prest, E. H., 1868. C. Bepton School, Burton-on-Trent. Prest, S. P., 1870. C. The Bectory, Byton-on-Tyne. Price, A. W., 1869. SH. St. Alban’s Place, Tynemouth. 72

Reed, A. R., 1873. SH. Park Place West, Sunderland. Eeed, ft. E., 1875. SH. Park Place West, Sunderland. Richardson, 0. J., 1872. SH. Cotfield House, Gateshead. Rigg, Eev. W. H. Pybus, 1864. M. St. Mary’s Terrace, Scarbro’. Kobertson, A. T., 1871. C. Wellington Terrace, Berwick. Ropner, i’., 1874. C. Hardwick Hall, Castle Eden. Ropner, W., 1874. C. Hardwick Hall, Castle Eden. Richardson, R. T., 1851. (Greenwell's) Barnard Castle. Rowe, Rev. T. B., 1847. (*) KS. School House, Tunbridge. Richardson, C. SH. Shotley Bridge.

Scott, C., 1877. SH. Berwick. Shafto, C. D., 1863. SH. KS. 9, Royal Avenue, Chelsea, S. W. Simpson, A. J., 1866. C. KS. Yorkens Gate, Malton. Smith, J., 1876. SH. Broomfield House, Stockton. Spencer, H. W. E., 1872. SH. Fenham Terrace, Newcastle. Spencer, J. F., 1872. SH. Fenham Terrace, Newcastle. Stainton, J. L., 1875. SH. Westoe, South Shields. Strachan, W. H„ 1872. SH. South Gosforth, Newcastle. Stoker, C. H., 1878. (*) Old Elvet, Durham. Scarth, B., 1876. SH. Binsearth, Finstown, Orkney. Scholefield, H. E., 1867. C. 66, Hatherley Street, Liverpool. Stoker, F. W., 1858. S. & C. KS. Cleveland House, Stockton. Sherlock, Eev. T. D. Upper Montague Street, W.

Thompson, H. B., 1870. C. Aubrey Terrace, Sunderland. Thompson, F. 0., 1865. M. St. Helen’s, Lancashire. Thompson, H., 1863. (*) 89, Jesmond Road, Newcastle. Thompson, J. W. SH. KS. Bridlington Quay. Thistle, Eev. T., 1866. C. KS. 207, Great Portland Street, W.

Vint, W. F., 1871. SH. The Cedars, Sunderland.

Waldy, Eev. A. G., 1862. SH. Horsley, Woodhouse, Derby. Walker, W. H„ 1877. SH. Jarrow-on-Tyne. Wethey, E. E., 1873. C. KS. Coatham, Eedcar, White, Capt. E. A., 1860. (*) Old Elvet, Durham. Whiteside, J., 1871. SH. KS. Trinity College, Oxford. Wilson, J. G., 1862. SH. Pala6e Green, Durham. Wilson, C. G., 1878. SH. Cleadon Hall, Sunderland. Wilson, F. A., 1870. SH. Park Place West, Sunderland. Wise, A. J., 1864. C. North Lodge, Eipon. Wilson, M. T., 1880. SH. Narrow Gate, Alnwick. Welford, C. H., 1870. SH. John Street, Sunderland. Welford, W., 1871. SH. John Street, Sunderland. Watson, W. J., 1851. S.H. Barnard Castle. Watson, I., 1864. SH. Oak Lodge, Enfield. White, W. B., 1872. SH. KS. The Cwn, Monmouth.

Yeoman, T., 1868. SH. Osmotherly, Northallerton.