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N.S. No. CXXX. JULY, 1932.

CONTENTS.

School Calendar. School Officials. Editorial. School Notes. Avete : Valete. Personalia. Obituary. Speech Day. The Library. The Shakespearian Society. Rowing'. Sculling. Cricket. 550th Anniversary Appeal Fund. The Preparatory School. Fitzwilliam Coning-sby O.H. Misapplied Quotations. Verse. London Letter. Editorial Notice. SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Apl. 25.—Boarders return. ,, 26.—Beginning of Term. May 14.—Whitsun Exeat. „ 27.—Merit Half. June 17-18.—Marlow Regatta. ,, 18.—Meeting of Shakespearian Society. ,, 23.—O.T.C. Inspection. July 11.—Oxford "Higher'-' and "Locals" begin. ,, 16.—Meeting of Shakespearian Society. ,, 23.—Speech Day. Past v Present Cricket Match. School Concert in aid of the Science Appeal. ., 28.—Exeunt Omnes.

SCHOOL OFFICIALS. Head Monitor : D. EVANS. Captain of Cricket : E. WATSON. Captain of Rowing : M. R. CROCKER. MONITORS : D. Evans, E. Watson, H. J. Waters, N. F. Hidden, R. W. Morris. HOUSE MONITORS : A. E. Scott, W. M. Cooper, W. H. Pugh, H. J. Sutters. EDITORS OF 'THE HEREFORDIAN' : N. F. Hidden, A. E. Scott, W. M. Cooper, H. J. Sutters, D. Evans. LIBRARIANS : D. Evans, E. Watson, N. F. Hidden, A. E. Scott, H. J. Sutters. EDITORIAL.

This has been an eventful term; the very first day brought a sensation : a young person had disappeared and for several days could not be found ; blood-curdling: rumours concerning him were told with blood-thirsty relish; we had hopes of something exciting happening—a broadcast S.O.S. and bloodhounds on his trail for instance; but the incident ended happily, as all good comedies do. Hardly had we recovered from the excitement when, lo and behold ! Whitsun was almost upon us ; but this break quickly passed and the visions of "home" were soon succeeded by a vista of ten weary weeks of uninterrupted school life; and far away on the horizon was a cloud no bigger than a man's hand—"Examinations ahoy !" For some time life seemed strange—the familiar figure of our School porter was missing : fires burned out, shoes went uncleaned and ink-pots grew empty; and then he came back, together with the Hound of the Baskervilles : fires flared up, shoes shone, and ink-pots overflowed; the hound frolicked and gambolled in the playground : life was normal once more. Meanwhile a new game, a weird game, yea, a dangerous game forsooth, a cross between ye olde English game of rounders and the real 100 per cent he-man, American baseball, found its way within our walls ; it ousted playground cricket; it even challenged the supremacy of playground soccer : but that time-honoured sport died a brave death, lingering on throughout the summer until a heat wave brought it to a summary end; and when the temperature was 90 degrees rounders easily put it in the shade ! And all this while the weather showed us its powers. It rained, it rained heavily, in fact it rained very heavily, and then it obliged by just raining continuously : it stopped raining : the sun shone, it shone brightly, in fact it shone very brightly, and then it obliged by just shining continuously. The cricket team behaved like the weather : it was sur- prising. Also it had no less than six fixtures scratched—four owing to rain, two owing to disease—measles at Ludlow and. O.T.C. fever at Worcester. It is always possible that we at H.C.S. may catch measles; but we are fairly safe from the other infection.

HEREFORDIAN B Another event worthy of comment was the appearance in the Reading Room on May 18th, 1932, of two "Spheres" dated November 2nd and November 16th, 1929. Our heartiest congratulations on their safe arrival ! We always like to think that we are up-to-date. As for the many other past events we would refer our readers to the later pages of the magazine; although doubt- less they will have read them before they turn to this page, schoolboys always imagining that an editorial comes first in order to be read last. And now at length it is time to bring our brief review to an end and with a last sad flourish to lay down the editorial pen. Fresh editors next years will take our place : we wish them joy, and we warn them of their responsibility— for once again, apart from the editors only one boy in the whole school, and to him we are grateful, has, made any literary contribution to the magazine. But let us forget things past and look to the bright things ahead—the summer holidays, in which we wish you heartily all sunshine and all happiness. And with the picture of sunshine and of happiness in our minds let us take our leave of Hereford and all its memories. Adieu, Hereford, adieu !

SCHOOL NOTES. H. I. Waters has been awarded a Somerset Exhibition (£40 a year for 4 years) in Classics to St. John's College, Cambridge. * * * We welcome Mr. J. R. G. Price, B.A., of Jesus College, Cambridge, as an addition to the staff this term. * * * Mr. W. L. Owen (St. Peter's Hall, Oxford, and not Queen's College, as was stated in our last issue) and Mr. F. J. Shearman, (B.N.C. Oxford), have also given tem- porary assistance. * * * At the begining of the term N. F. Hidden was appointed Monitor; and at the same time W. W. M. Cooper and, H. J. Sutlers were appointed House Monitors.

* * * Later, R. W. Morris was also made a full Monitor. At a meeting of the School Committee, the following elections were made :— E. E. Watson to be Captain of Cricket. M. R. Crocker to be Captain of Boats. * * * The Essay Prize this year was awarded to A. E. Scott : Proxime Accessit : D. Evans. * * * We take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Allen Wat- kins (O.H.) who very generously offered a Reading Prize for general competition. * # * There were fifteen competitors for the prize, which was finally won by H. J. Sutlers (VI Classical). * * * The Senior Philpottine Exhibition (for boys in the school under 15 years of age) was this year gained by R. H. James (V Upper). * * * The following are to be congratulated on passing the Theoretical part of the Cert. A. Exam, held last term :— D. F. Jones, A. E. Scott, H. T. C. Lloyd, A. D. G. James, J. T. Walker, D. Evans, G. Morgan-Jones, D. G. Richards, B. Aikens, H. W. B. Stammers, G. P. F. Micholet-Cote. As we write the Oxford "Locals" are upon us. The following boys are being examined :— Higher Certificate (Classics) : E. E. Watscp, H. J. Waters, A. E. Scott, H. J. Sutlers, W. W. M. Cooper, G. P. F. Micholet-Cote, W. H. Bray. Modern Studies) : N. F. Hidden. Mathematics) : D. Evans, R. W. Morris, F. Langford, R. J. Burford, T. A. Jones, D. G. Richards. School Certificate (V. Upper) : B. Aikens, R. Allsop, C. B. G. Ap Ivor, S. E. M. Bates, F. G. Craze, M. R. Crocker, W. L. Davies, G. H. Uhenin, K. R. Eckley, F. A. P. Green- land, T. N. Helme, G. E. Howls, J. P.'Hughes, R. H. James, D. F. Jones, G. Morgan-Jones, J. T. Owen, J. K. Powell, E. G. Preece, R. A. Richards, A. L. Sharp, C. W. Slatter, J. B. Williams. (V. Lower) : G. Aikens. A. H. Battin, D. L. Davies, P. N.: Gibbs, D, W. Heathcote, V. Holtom, A. D. G. James, G. W. P. Jones, K. W. Jones, H. T. P. Martin, G. J. Morris, R. L. Niblett, V. S. Phillips, H. W. B. Stammers, R. Stooke. T. G. A. Watson, R. S. Wanhill. We wish all these good luck and good results. We extend our sympathy to Mr. Wordsworth on the nasty accident which incapacitated him for a short time, and we congratulate him on his quick recovery.

* * * July 23rd was a " red letter " day. The Annual prize- giving was held in the Town Hall at 11.30 a.m. when the prizes were distributed by the Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Peterborough. The O. H. Cricket team brought their tour to an end with the usual match against the School in the afternoon. In the evening' a Concert in aid of the Science Appeal Fund took place in the Big Schoolroom at 8.0 p.m. * * * Unfortunately we go to press too early to be able to give any detailed account of these events. We leave that task to next term's editors. * . * *. The number of boys in the school is now 161, of whom exactly 80 are day-boys, the remander being boarders either in Langford House or the School House. * * * The School Summer Holidays will extend from July 28th to September 22nd. * # # The following have preached in the Ladye Chapel this term :—The School Chaplain (Rev. E. Ap Ivor), Rev. S. G. Chance, Mr., P. H. Alder-Barrett, Rev. P. Jenkins, Rev. H. S. T. Nicholson and The Dean. It is hoped that the Bishop of Peterborough will preach on the last Sunday of Term. * * * We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of school magazines from the following schools, etc., :—Monmouth Grammar School, The Crypt School (Gloucester), Wycliffe College, Hereford High School for Boys, Faraday House, London, Antigua Grammar School (Antigua, West Indies). * * # ' Up to, the time of our going to press, the following O.H.'s have paid us a visit :— A. D. W. Evans, W. E. Kendrick, J. D. Murray, P. E. Greenland, G. I. Burgess, A. E. Brookes, E. Bettington, S. J. Davey, W. T. Beynon, W. H. Lewis, F. J. Shearman,. D. L. Powell-Jones, J. E. James, J. E. F. Roberts, J. M. Robson, T. G. Wilson, R. H. Jerrome, G. A. Carter, C. C. Jarmin, V. Muirhead, T. S. Davies, G. S. G. Richards. VALETE. V Lower.—H. W. A. Roberts (1926-32), 2nd XV Colours 1931. III.— E. B. B. Davies. II.—P. K. Day.

AVETE. IV.—E. H. Peat. II.—A. F. Rutter. /.—P. C. Firkins, Pitt.

PERSONALIA. We quote from the "Sunday Times" the {following notice which appeared under the large headlines :— "Trinity Student repeats his triumph of last year" and then, under the smaller headlines :—• "Mr. Pennington's Success :— "In the Law Tripos, V. M. C. Pennington (Trinity), who was the only man last year to gain a first class, Division I, in Part I, has repeated his success this year and is placed alone in Class I, Division I, of Part II of the same Tripos. Mr. Pennington was educated at Penarth College and, Cathe- dral School, Hereford, before coming into residence at Trinity College, and proceeds to his B.A. degree with honours on Tuesday." We offer him our heartiest congratulations. * * * F. J. Shearman (Brasenose College, Oxford) obtained a 2nd Class Class. Mods., and E. P. Lougher (Brasenose College, Oxford) a 2nd Class Maths. Mods. * * * A. G. Edwards (1921-1929), being placed in Class II, Division I., came at the head of the list in the final Honours School of Classics at Liverpool University. * * * B.A. degrees were recently conferred on the following O.H's. at Cambridge :—V. M. C. Pennington (Trinity), R. J. A. Poole (Selwyn), W. G. Walker (St. John's). * * * Major E. A. Capel, M.C. (1885-92) has been appointed a Deputy-Lieutenant for the County of Hereford.

HEREFORDIAN Mr. W. G. C. Britten (1892-99) has been elected chairman of the Hereford City and County Constitutional Club, in succession to the late Mr. J. Moore (1889-93). * * * The Rev. Preb. T. H. Parker (1875-1881), rector of Bur- warton, Bridgenorth, since 1915, has accepted the living- of Breinton, Hereford. * * * Miss Mildred Henson, youngest daughter of Rev. J. and Mrs. Henson, was recently married to Mr. Richard Slater of Tenbury. The Rev. J. Henson, rector of Neen Sollars, Shropshire, was Headmaster of H.C.S., 1913-1919. * * * Mr. H. E. Slaymaker (1906-1911) has been appointed Chargd de Affaires and Consul (local rank) in the island of Santo Domingo, the oldest European settlement in the New World. Mr. Slaymaker was formerly British Vice-Consul at Paris, and, previous to that, Vice-Consul at Buenos Aires. * * * We quote from the "Continental Daily Mail"—" Mem- bers of the British Colony will be interested to learn of the appointment of Mr. H. E. Slaymaker, Vice-Consul at Paris, to Santo Domingo as Charge de Affaires en litre and Consul (local rank). Mr. Slaymaker will be greatly missed in many circles, for he has been prominently connected with a number of useful colony institutions, notably the British Legion, in which he has already shown a close and active interest. In his official capacity he has been most helpful, both to British residents and to travellers, and his unfailing courtesy has added to his popularity." * * * We congratulate Mr. P. J. Morris (1903-1906) upon his appointment to the Manager's chair at Barclay's Bank Ltd., Rugby. * * # J. E. W. Scougall (1924-1929) has been playing cricket for the Cryptics as well as for St. Mary's Hospital. * # * R. H. Jerrome (1926-31) has played for St. John's College, Cambridge, 1st XI. * * * E. C. N. Adams (1925-1930) represented the London Athletic Club in the High Jump in a meeting with R. M. A. Woolwich. OBITUARY.

CHARLES OWEN FOWLER (O.H.)

There passed away on Sunday, May 15th, at his residence, Catford House, one of the best known inhabitants of Thornton Heath, Surrey, Dr. Charles Owen Fowler. Dr. Owen Fowler was born in 1859 at 1, St. John's Street, Hereford, and was the eldest son of the late James Thomas Owen Fowler who was born in Great Berrington Street, Hereford, and was also Mayor of the City in days gone by. He was educated at the School from 1871-1877 and was a Dean Langford Scholar. He was the first Captain of Boats appointed by the School in 1876 and his great interest in rowing lasted throughout his life. On leaving School he went to University College Hos- pital, London, and took the usual degrees. He was appointed Assistant Medical Officer to the London Fever Hospital. After other London appointments he settled at Thornton Heath and became a partner of the late Dr. Thomas Jack- son. Dr. Fowler held the post of Deputy Coroner of Croydon for 18 years and was a member of the Croydon Corporation for six years, he was made a Justice of the Peace in 1923. He was a divisional surgeon to the Metropolitan Police and had also been secretary of the Metropolitan Police Surgeon's Association, treasurer of the Surrey Medical Benevolent Society and Vice-President of the Surrey Branch of the British Medical Association. He was a Knight Imperial of the Primrose League and an official of many other societies of Croydon. During the early years of the War, Dr. Fowler had medical charge of two brigades of Royal Field Artillery at Norbury and was also on Service with the Croydon War Hospitals. Despite his very numerous activities in public life the Doctor always found time to be a very active member of the Old Herefordian Club and was Chairman of the London Section. Some years ago the Club was on the verge of ex- tinction, and it was due Jo the activities of Dr. Fowler in going to Hereford and interviewing Old Boys in the City that the Club was revived and is in the flourishing condition it is to-day. The news of his passing will be received by all Old Here- fordians with great sorrow and his cheery face will be sadly missed at the London Dinners. The funeral service took place at St. Albans Church, South Norwood, and the interment in Queen's Road Ceme- tery. The Old Herefordian Club was represented by Mr. F. H. Adams (O. H.) and Major J. C. Eales-White (O. H.). A great lover of Hereford, and especially of the School, has answered the call. J. C, E-W. ROBERT SHEPHERD. Early in April we learnt with great regret of the death of Shepherd, for many years cricket professional and grounds- man to the School. When Shepherd retired in 1926 our July and December issues did justice to his virtues and prowess and we feel inclined to refer readers to them. But some tribute should be paid here and now. Shepherd's career began, it is stated, in 1876. His cricket started on Widemarsh Common but he soon went North to become a professional. After some eight years he returned to Hereford! to assist the County Club and his connection with the School began in 1885. He was responsible for many hat-tricks and once gained six wickets in six successive balls. He retained his form as a bowler into the nineteen twenties, and still sent down the same well pitched ball with a flick of the fingers and a nip from the off. He was in his earlier days an excellent bat too and his top score was 176 not out. His retire- ment was signalized by some Latin verses in "The Here- fordian" and a special cricket match. He was on this occasion presented with a cheque for over £200 and with an illuminated address which duly commemorated his long and faithful service, his many deeds of prowess, the careful and patient training of many generations of schoolboys, the kind- liness, loyalty, and. courtesy, invariably shown by him. Many Herefordian s will remember Shepherd with grati- tude and affection. He had a charming personality which reminded one of the cricketers of earlier times, and a pleas- ing naivete and pride in his profession which led him to give his address as R. Shepherd, Cricket Professional, Hereford. One remembers too with amusement his encounter with a peer of the realm on the occasion of a match between the School and Herefordshire. The School was doing well and Shepherd had just taken two wickets in two successive balls, when a noble lord was seen making his way to the wickets. "Here is Lord E—, Shepherd," said someone. "Is that so?" replied our ancient professional quite in the manner of an Homeric hero, "1 don't think I have met the gentleman before." (The meeting was destined to be short as Shepherd was not to be denied his hat-trick.) Yet with all the confidence and pride in his abilities, the fruit of long service, there was not the slightest boastfulness or arrogance in his disposition, simply an honourable pride in an honourable calling. On Sundays Shepherd might be seen wending his way to church in top hat and frock coat—such were the con- ventions of that now forgotten age before the war—and what he learnt on Sundays he put into practice during1 the week. The School will never have a finer cricketer or a finer man as its professional.

Mr. W. A. R. HOWELL. It is with deep regret that we announce the death of a popular Old Herefordian, Mr. Arthur Howell, of Colebrook, Grange Street, Port Talbot, who died on February 28th, after an operation. A doctor who assisted at the operation paid a fine tribute to the man when he spoke these words, "Pluck !—What a wonderful example !" W. A. R. Howell was at the school from 1917 to 1919, during which time he played for the school teams at both cricket and football, gaining his 1st XI football colours in 1918-1919. His death will be a sad loss to all his friends. We quote the following notice from the "Venture," the magazine of the Midand Bank Ltd., where the late Mr. Howell was an official :— "It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. W. A. R. Howell after an illness of only nine days. Following1 an operation for appendicitis he was found to be suffering from peritonitis and a further operation proved un- availing. Mr. Howell, who was twenty-nine years of age and unmarried, joined the Bank in 1920 and after a period of service in South Wales was transferred to Overseas in 1924. In 1929 he went to Cardiff Docks and came from there to Queen Street a year ago. The funeral took place at Maudlin on March 2nd, and among the wreaths were several from representative bodies of his former colleagues with whom he had been very popular. Widespread sympathy has been expressed with his father, who is the Manager of our Aberavon Branch and the family, particularly as Mrs. Howell is only just recovering from the effects of a serious operation."

Mr. JOHN MOORE. The death occurred on May 5th of Mr. John Moore, of "The Priory," Hereford,, a prominent solicitor and an Old Herefordian. Mr. Moore was born in 1878; he came to H. C. S. as a Dean Scholar in 1889 and was at the school until 1893. He was admitted a solicitor in 1899 and rose high in his profession, becoming this year President of the Herefordshire Law Society. He succeeded his father in 1918 as clerk to the Hereford Board of Guardians and to the Hereford Rural District Council. For many years he had been a member of the City Council, of the Charity Trustees, a manager of St. John's School, Deputy City Coroner, and at one time Deputy Coroner for South Herefordshire. Politically he was a staunch Conservative and since 1924 had been Chairman of the Hereford City and County Con- titutional Club. As a Freemason he was Past Master of the St. Ethelbert Lodge of Mark Master Masons and a member of the Palladian Lodge.

We regret to report the death of Rev. A. G. Jones, aged 90, of Barton House, Barton Road, Hereford. He was educated at Bristol Grammar School and at Queen's College, Cambridge, where he gained his M.A. degree in 1863. He was a popular master at H. C. S. from 1863 until his ordi- nation as deacon in 1867. He became a priest in 1868 and later was Vicar of Yarkhill for 33 years until he retired in 1916.

We regret to hear of the death of Mr. G. B. Gapper (1889-1892) and we quote the following notice from the "Stockton Herald" :— "A man of amiable manner and literary taste, Mr. Gap- per quickly made many friends in the Saltburn district. He became a member of the Rotary Club soon after his arrival, acted as treasurer for two years and was elected its president a year ago." Mr. Gapper had been ill for six months. SPEECH DAY. The following is the list of prizewinners for this year's Speech Day, when the prizes are due to be distributed by the Bishop of Peterborough :—

FORM PRIZES. Form VI. Classical : E. E. Watson. Form VI. Modern : D. Evans, R. W. Morris. Form V. Upper : G. H. Dhenin. Form V. Lower : K. W. Jones. Form IV. : 1, H. E. Maddox. 2, W. K. Cooper. Form III.. : 1, N. W. J. Wooldridge. 2, J. H. Davies. Form II. : 1, L. F. Jones. 2, R. E. Davies. Form I, J. E. Lock. 2, D. H. Williams.

SUBJECT PRIZES. Power Prize : D. Evans, R. W. Morris. English Essay : A. E. Scott. Bull Prize (for Modern Languages) : A. E. Scott, F. Langford, G. Micholet-Cote. Reading Prize (Presented by Allen Watkins, Esq., O. H.) : H. J. Sutlers. O. H. Award for General Service to School : D. Evans (Head Monitor).

PREPARATORY SCHOOL. Form IV. Form Prizes : B. Bolt, C. H. Humby. Form III. Year's Work: H. G. Pitt. General Progress : C. E. P. Hull. Form II. Year's Work : J. G. Bulman, D. B. J. Wardle. General Progress : S. R. Mollison. Form I. General Progress : W. J. Holloway. Elocution Prize (presented by Mrs. Arthur Slatter) : C. R. Shaw, Reading Prize (presented by Allen Watkins, Esq., O.H.) : E. N. Hastings. YEAR'S RECORD.

V. M. C. Pennington. Trinity College, Cambridge, alone in First Division of First Class Law Tripos, Part II. Lord Justice Holker Scholarship (£100 a year for three years) at Gray's Inn. F. J.. Shearman. Brasenose College, Oxford, Second Class Honours, Honour Moderations in Classics. E. P. Lougber. Brasenose College, Oxford. Second Class Honours, Honour Mathematical Moderations. W. G. Walker. St. John's College, Cambridge, Theological Tripos, Part 1. D. L. Gregory. St. John's College, Cambridge. Classical Tripos, Part I. R. H. Jerrome, St. John's College, Cambridge, Mathe- matical Tripos, Part I. A. G. Edwards, Second Class Honours in Classics, Liverpool University. D. Evans, Open Scholarship in Mathematics, Queen's College, Oxford. State Scholarship to the University on the result of the Oxford Higher Cetificate,. 1931. R. W. Morris. Rhondda Scholarship in Mathematics, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. State Scholarship tc the University on the result of the Oxford Higher Cer- tificate, 1931. E. E. Watson. Open Scholarship in Classics, St. John's College, Oxford. D. J. Parkinson. State Scholarship to the University on the result of the Oxford Higher Certificate, 1931. N. F. Hidden. Somerset Thornhill Scholarship in Eng- lish, Brasenose College. H. J. Waters. Somerset Exhibition (Classics), St. John's College, Cambridge. Oxford Higher Certificate, Classics—D. J. Parkinson (distinction in Latin and Greek), A. E. Scott (Distinction in Ancient History), W. H. Lewis, H. J. Sutters, E. E. Watson. Modern Studies.—N. F. Hidden (Distinction in Latin). Mathematics—D. Evans and R. W. Morris (distinction in both Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics), E. P. Lougher (distinction in Advanced Mathematics), R. J. Burford, R. H. Jerrome, W. E. Kendrick. Oxford School Certificate, First Class Honours.—R. R. l.awson (distinctions in Latin, Greek, Greek History), R. D. S. Lewis (distinctions in Latin and Greek), T. D. Aplvor (distinction in Latin), H. G. W. Green, G. H. Harrison. Third Class Honours—E. J. R. Davies, D. S. Evans, C. G. Grisman. Obtained School Certificate.—K. D. Abercrombie, F. F. J. C. Adams, B. Aikens, A. P. Beauchamp, N. St. J. Becher, G. I. Burgess, R. A. D. Christmas, T. S. Davies (distinction in Religious Knowledge), E. P. Derry, K. R. Eckley, T. N. Helme, C. D. B. Hughes, J. P. Hughes, H. T. C. Lloyd, A. F. Lock, W. H. J. Pugh, J. D. Sproule.

ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY, SUMMER, 1932. "The Evolution of England" (Williamson); "July, 1914" (Ludwig); "Life of Alcibiades" (E. F. Benson); "More Bee- tles" (J. H. Fabre); "The Life of Sir Walter Scott" (Stephen Gwynn)—Presented by the Library Fund. "This Motoring : The story of the A.A." (Stenson Cooke)-—Presented by the Author. "Games and Sports in the Army, 1931"—presented by the Army Sport Control Board, War Office. Bound Volume of the "Field" (Nov., 1931/Jan.,. 1932)— presented by the Publishers. "A story of a hundred years. 1829-1929. Western Australia"—presented by trie Agent-General for Western Australia.

SHAKESPEARIAN SOCIETY. There have been two meetings of the society this term, on June 18th and July 16th, when "As You Like It" was read. The Dean took the part of Jacques and Canon Lilley the part of Touchstone. We are all very grateful to the Dean and Mrs. Water- field for entertaining us.

ROWING. In spite of the extraordinarily wet weather during the first month of the term, practice proceeded without inter- ference, and rapid improvement was made. Morgan-Jones, who took the place of Heathcote, unable to row through illness, soon settled into the crew, and with no further alter- ations becoming necessary, signs of uniformity soon began to appear. After Hereford Regatta, which came very early

HEREFORDIAN D in the season, the crew often rowed in excellent style, with a fine swinging lift off the stretcher, and a well-balanced, steady, swing forward which allowed the boat to run sweetly between strokes. Light,, compared with opposing crews, they could attain a high rate of striking when occasion de- manded.. They were, indeed, a good crew. Unfortunate to lose at Worcester, they showed up well at Marlow, where, although disappointed in their ambition to win the Cup, they yet had the satisfaction of returning the fastest time by a school IV.

HEREFORD REGATTA. Held on May 14th on a warm and bright day. On the river there was a fairly fast stream with a slight down-stream wind, which accounts for the good times recorded. The School 2nd IV. had a "bye" in the first round, the 1st IV. being drawn against Monmouth. The latter, starting off rather faster than the School, gained a lead of about a quarter of a length in the first hundred yards. After this the School picked up steadily and wye leading by half a length at the Intake. They still continued to gain steadily and were nearly two lengths ahead at the School Fields, finally winning by 2J lengths in 3 min. 55 sees. Thus the School 1st IV. had to row their own 2nd IV. in the final. As against Monmouth, the 1st IV. lost half a length on the start, but after that picked up steadily, and were leading by half a length at the Intake. They continued rapidly to increase this lead to two lengths at the pavilion hedge, finally passing the winning post three lengths ahead in 4 mins. The 2nd IV. rowed pluckily but could hardly be expected to beat the 1st IV. The Mayoress of Hereford presented the prizes.

CREWS. MONMOUTH 1st IV. Bow. C. Brewer lOst. lllbs. 2. D. H. Meek list. 91bs. 3. A. C. Gale 12st. 91bs Str. H. W. Fryer list. 21bs. Cox. F. C. Baker 6st, Olbs H. C. S. 1st IV. Bow. H. J. Waters 9st. lllbs. 2. G. Morg-an-Jones lOst. 121bs. 3. A. D. James list. lib. Str. M. R. Crocker lOst. Tibs. Cox. C. W. Slatter 6st, 81bs. H. C. S. 2nd IV. Bow. T. Jones 9st. 61bs. 2. F. Lang-ford lOst. 91bs. 3. J. D. Sproule lOst. lOlbs. Str. Brian Aikens list. Olbs. Cox. H. B. Evans 5st. Tibs.

THE MONMOUTH RACES. Rowed at Hereford on June 8th. Monmouth unfortunately had to make changes in their crews owing- to examinations. In the race between the 2nd IV's, Hereford, well stroked by Aikens, were in front all the way and won by 3 lengths. The 1st IV, although pressed more closely, ,showed good judgement, and with a fine spurt near the end won comfortably by 2 lengths. H. C. S. crews as before, except that Maddox coxed the 2nd IV.

MONMOUTH REGATTA. On the following- Saturday, both School crews competed at Monmouth Regatta. In the first round the 2nd IV repeated their victory over Monmouth 2nd IV, winning by 3 lengths. The 1st IV seemed troubled by the head-wind and rough water, but beat Monmouth 1st IV, now at full strength, by 1-J- lengths. So once again, Hereford crews met in the final. The 2nd IV held their own to the half-distance, after which the 1st IV drew away and won by 2-J lengths.

THE WORCESTER RACES. Rowed at Worcester on June 15th. The course for both crews this year was from the "Dog and Duck" to a point some distance below the railway bridge. The 2nd IV's raced first, and Hereford, having lost the toss, were on the racecourse side. Worcester soon gained half-a-length but Aikens took his crew along well to draw practically level at the boathouses. It continued a really exciting race to the end, Worcester finally winning by 2 feet. Hereford 1st IV. also lost the toss and were started in slack water much too near the race-course side. With the ad- vantage of the current Worcester were a length in front about a third of the way down the course, and soon after, where trie current swings across, were steered right over in front of Hereford, whose bows for ten strokes or more were within inches of Worcester's rudder. A close shave for a foul. Round the bend, Worcester sheered off but Hereford were unable to get on terms and were beaten by 1£ lengths. This was the first Worcester victory since 1925. The Hereford crews were the same as before, the Wor- cester crews being :— 1st IV. Bow. G. C. L. Thompson list. Olb. 2. D. C. Royle list. Gibs. 3. A. D. Shrimpton 12st. Olbs. Str. R. P. Royle lOst.. 81bs. Cox. E. T. C. Harris 7st. Olbs. 2nd IV. Bow. M. C. Boddington lOst 81bs. 2. H. S. Clarke lOst. 21bs. 3. R. J. Maitland list. 91bs. Str. J. T. Darch lOst. 121bs. Cox. K. B. Dyer 5st. Gibs.

MARLOW. Somewhat chastened by this defeat, the School IV went up to Marlow on June 15th. In the first round, rowed on Friday evening, they were drawn against Tonbridge. the third crew in the heat being Borlase. Starting from the Bucks station, with a following wind Hereford went: off very fast and at the end of a min- ute they held a length's lead, which had increased to more than two at Bisham Church, Tonbridge being then about a length in front of Borlase. Going along in fine swinging style, Hereford steadily increased their lead to win easily in 5 min. 6 sees., this being 2 sees, faster than Clifton had taken to beat Worcester in the previous heat, and, as it turned out, the fastest time by a school crew this year. From the times taken in other heats, it was obvious that if Hereford could beat Clifton in the next round, they would win the Cup easily. But it was not to be. An important factor was the wind which had changed on the Saturday and was blowing upstream, thus favouring the heavier Clif- ton crew. This time Hereford had the centre station, and although they held their own over the first half, Clifton's extra four stone in weight proved too much for them over the second half. Clifton won by 1| lengths, Tiffin being- third. The time for this heat was 5 min. 15secs., 18 seconds faster than the next best on Saturday morning. Clifton then won the Final with ease.

NOTES ON THE CREWS. FIRST FOUR. H. J. Waters! (bow). A much-improved oarsman, possibly the most stylish in the boat. In spite of being a lightweight he pulled strongly. G. Morgan-Jones (2). With less experience than the rest, he proved a very satisfactory "2" and rowed a better blade than his body-form would suggest. *A. D. James (3). About half-a-stone heavier than he was last year, he rowed the more powerfully, and his experience enabled him to apply his strength in smooth, easy fashion. *M. R. Crocker (Str. and Captain). Rowed a good long stroke with fine rhythm. A keen oarsman who de- serves sympathy in so narrowly failing to equal his elder brother's performance at Marlow. *C. W. Slatter (cox). This was his third year and his best. Steered excellently always,, and made better use of his voice *Old colours. SECOND FOUR. Won three convincing victories over Monmouth, lost by the narrowest of margins to Worcester, and were twice beaten by their own 1st IV in finals at regattas. They could pull powerfully and rowed with good spirit in their races, but lacked accuracy in time and depth. T. A. Jones (bow). A very neat oar, who, with extra weight, should be most useful next year. F. Langford (2). Of powerful physique, but the short- ness of his back made it hard for him to reach for the beginning. His finish was splendid. J. D. Sproule (3). Has much to learn. Body form poor, but he has the right spirit. Brian Aikens (Str.). Rows with back bent, but has a good reach and made a satisfactory stroke. H. E. Maddox (cox). Generally steered well and has a cheery way with his crew.

SCULLING. Owing to the small number of boys who took up rowing in the Easter Term, there has been a corresponding shortage of entrants for the sculling competitions. Fortunately the races have not been spoilt, as in many former years, by entrants scratching at the last moment. The weather favoured us this year more than last year, and consequently we have seen some good races. There was keenness displayed both in the Junior and Senior races. The two best races among the Juniors were between Cottle and Edmonds in the first rounds, won by Cottle by half length, and Cross and Williams in the semi-finals, won by Williams by 2 lengths. In the senior competitions for the Symonds' Sculls there were three really close races, Helme beat D. F. Jones in the second round by 1£ lengths, Heathcote won from James in a very close race by a bare margin of three feet, and in the final he won by a length from T. Jones after a hard race. The draws were as follows :—

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CRICKET. 1982 has been a queer season. After a week's inter- mittent practice there came rain, floods, and an almost complete suspension of activities. There followed an amazing June in which wickets became dry and hard, and at times fiery. The vagaries of the weather played havoc with practice and for a long time our prospects seemed gloomy indeed. But in the end we found our feet. We had a dozen or more boys capable of playing for the First if the need arose, and though the 1932 will not rank as a great year, the general level of cricket proficiency was perhaps higher than it has been for a considerable time. There have been no stars, but quite a number of the XI have shown that at a pinch they are capable of coming off, and our best wins have been accomplished in first-rate style. There have, as usual, been a number of disappointments, and. form has varied greatly. The forecasts of 1931 in some cases are mournful reading. Stammers who was said to have " seriously deteriorated " in 1931 has deteriorated still more both as batsman and bowler. Holtom is not yet the " first- rate all-rounder '' which a year ago we hoped he might prove to be. Harrison has altered his style and is no longer so troublesome to batsmen. On the other hand Hidden and, Preece have made great strides, and Pennar Jones and G. J. Morris have come on more than was expected and rendered useful service. E. E. Watson, our captain, has not developed into the deadly bowler that we once hoped for, but his batting, especially at the beginning of the season, was our mainstay and probably contributed much to the confidence of the team that it could put up a useful score. He should have had an admirable first wicket partner in Vale, but the latter has not been dependable enough. He is a bad runner, and a still worse judge of a run. (In passing we must add that bad running between the wickets has been a deplorable feature of the season's work and has led to various disasters). In bowling we have had a number of useful changes, but none possessed of real devil and deadliness. If our spin bowlers could only acquire a more accurate length, and some not erratic bowler of fast medium pace be found, we should have a better tale to tell this year and we shall, given these con- ditions, have a better record in 1933. On the whole our fielding has been passably good. It certainly was better than in 1931, which was a bad year, but we lack a really good wicket-keeper. Our record so far is six wins, three losses, four draws. Considering that we had at our disposal seven players who had at different times played for the First in 1931 the result is somewhat disappointing. But our wins against Monmouth and Newport were good ones. E. E. Watson (Captain). A steady, dogged bat. At times a certain shakiness has been noticeable, but he has played some valuable innings though he has not improved on last year's figures. In bowling he and G. J. Morris have been the most successful, though Watson has not improved on last year's record. He has a marked tendency to send down balls outside the leg stump. N. F. Hidden. A batsman with, at the beginning, a very stiff style who has lately acquired some very useful scoring strokes. A useful field. M. A. W. Vale. A player with the forward stroke that is the stamp of a real batsman. He is stiffly built but is acquiring other useful strokes. A batsman of distinct possibilities not so far fully realized. He has been described as " a dangerous person to have on a side." Those who have seen him running between the wickets or counted up the " casualties " in which he has been concerned will understand the bearing of this remark. Definitely the worst field on the side. Is this failing due to self-satisfaction? E. G. Preece. A batsman with great physical advan- tages who has suddenly found himself. He is young and if he will practise diligently there is a possibility that he will develop into a first-rate forcing batsman. A good outfield. With his height and excellent action he should be a better bowler than he is. Direction is at fault. G. J. Morris. A disappointment as a bat this year. There is no reason why he should not develop into a consistent scorer if he practises with determination to improve. A useful spin bowler with a good off-break who would be much more deadly if he had a better control of length. Fielding is a weak point with him. G. W. P. Jones. Usually a safe catch in the outfield and elsewhere. He has played some useful innings, but is often out early. But he has some good strokes and is not afraid of making them. Not a good judge of a run. G. Harrison, a slow bowler, who has become medium without improving on his previous record. A keen field, and a batsman with until lately no strokes and a very little defence. V. Holtom, one of the disappointments of the season. Slow in the field. Bowling average at the moment of writing 93. W. L. Davies an excellent outfield who is much helped by his turn for speed. The Woods Cup has been awarded to E. E. Watson. 1st XI MATCHES. The first match of the season against Leominster C.C. "A" XI on Wednesday, 7th May, was abandoned through rain after about quarter of an hour's play. Leominster had then made 17 for no wicket. SCHOOL v. WORCESTER NOMADS AT WYESIDE. School batted first, but against only steady bowling the batting was deplorably weak. Most of the team were content to hang their bat at the ball, at the best times a hopeless mode of defence, especially against break bowling. Watson made 40. We were unable to counterbalance the batting failure by our bowling, which was very mediocre, very often loose. There was a close finish to the match. SCHOOL. E. E. Watson c Holland b Ford 40 G. W. P. Jones b Duckworth ... 2 H. W. B. Stammers b Duckworth 3 G. J. Morris Ibw Hughes ...... 1 Woodward b Hughes ...... 3 Mr. Price c Hiles b Hughes ...... 0 V. Holtom b Hughes 0 N. F. Hidden run out ...... 3 H. G. Green b Billingham 8 W. L. Davies b Billingham 12 G. H. Harrison not out ...... 4 Extras ...... 1 Total 77 Bowling: Hughes, 4 for 16; Duckworth, 2 for 13; Allen, 0 for 13; Billingham, 2 for 18; Ford, 1 for 16. WORCESTER NOMADS. Holland Ibw Woodward ...... 7 Davies c Holtom b Woodward ...... 11 Ford Ibw Woodward ...... 7 Hiles c Holtom b Stammers ...... 24 Taylor b Morris ...... 0 Billingham c and b Watson ...... 19 Wornald b Stammers ...... 1 Bennet c Price b Watson ...... 1 Hughes b Stammers ...... 4 Allen b Watson 5 Duckworth not out ...... 0 Extras 10 Total 88 Bowling : V. Holtom, 0 for 19 ; Woodward, 3 for 23 ; Morris, 1 for 10; Watson, 3 for 17; Stammers, 3 for 9. SCHOOL v. MONMOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AT WYESIDE. Monmouth batted first, and their opening pair seemed at one stage as if they would run up a large score. When the partnership was broken, however, no one offered any re- sistance. Morris and Stammers at times bowled very well, but Morris was erratic. Again our opening batsmen failed to justify themselves. Watson and G. J. Morris took the score to 64, before being parted. When the Monmouth total had been passed Preece and Green hit freely. MONMOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. J. H. Tresawna c Green b Morris ...... 19 C. Hutton c Morris b Stammers ...... 19 S. O. Wheeler b Stammers ...... 1 P. P. Rowlands b Stammers 2 S. C. Jones c Morris b Stammers ...... 6 G. C. Williams c Harrison b Holtom ...... 9 A. Chaston b Morris ...... 5 A. S. Comber c Green b Morris ...... 2 B. Y. Watson c Preece b Morris ...... 2 W. O. Wicks c Hidden b Morris 4 J. H. Reader not out ...... 2 Extras ...... 5 Total 76 Bowling: Watson, 0 for 13; Stammers, 4 for 21; G. J. Morris, 5 for 28; V. Holtom, 1 for 9. SCHOOL. E. E. Watson c Tresawna b Williams ...... 75 G. W. P. Jones b Rowlands 4 H. W. B. Stammers b Rowlands 1 K. W. Jones b Tresawna ...... 0 G. J. Morris run out ...... 19 N. F. Hidden b Williams 16 V. Holtom c and b Williams 0 E. G. Preece c Wheeler b Williams 21 W. L. Davies not out ...... 14 H. G. Green not out 32 G. H. Harrison did not bat Extras ...... 9 Total (for 8 wkts.) 191 Bowling: J. H. Tresawna, 1 for 49; P. P. Rowlands, '2 for 30; J. H. Reader, 0 for 6 ; W. O. Wicks, 0 for 15; C. Hutton, 0 for 19; G. C. Williams, 4 tor 24; B. Y. Watson, 0 for 19; Chaston, 0 for 19. SCHOOL v. NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL AT WYESIDE. The School, batting first, received a better start than usual. Watson and Hidden took the score past 50 before the latter gave an easy catch to silly mid-off. None of the later batsmen were able to stay in long, although the runs came quickly off tired bowling. The innings was declared closed at 158 for 8 wickets. Newport did not fare well, being all out for 34. G. J. Morris and G. H. Harrison bowled well. E. E. Watson b Webber 44 N. F. Hidden c Davies b Webber 21 H. W. B. Stammers c Wright b Squire ... 12 G. J. Morris c Squire b Webber ...... 9 K. W. Jones c Squire b Webber 9 E. G. Preece run out ...... 18 J. T. Owen not out ...... 9 G. W. P. Jones c Squire b Webber 2 W. L. Davies not out ...... 2 H. G. Green c Thomas b Shearer ...... 19 G. Harrison did not bat Extras 13 Total (for 8 wkts. dec.) 158 Bowling : Webber, 5 for 57; Fisher, 0 for 23; Thomas, 0 for 5; Squire, 1 for 30; Sadler, 0 for 24; Shearer, 1 for 6 ; Webber, 0 for 2.

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL. E. G. Evans run out ...... 0 B. R. Wright b Watson 0 A. G. Sadler b Morris 10 M. R. Haggett c and b Stammers ...... 0 A. A. Shearer b Morris ... 18 N. D. Squire b Morris ...... 0 S. H. Smith b Morris 0 W. H. Fisher b Harrison ...... 1 R. M. Davies not out 0 A. M. Webber b Harrison ...... 2 A. F. Thomas c Owen b Harrison ...... 0 Extras ...... 3 Total 34

Bowling : E. E. Watson, 1 for 5; H. W. B. Stammers, 1 for 16; G. H. Harrison, 3 for 8; G. J. Morris, 4 for 2.

SCHOOL v. CRYPT SCHOOL AT GLOUCESTER. This match proved, what we had before feared, that our batting was not so strong as it might be. There was a bad start to the School's innings, which apparently demoralized the rest of the team. Apart from H. W. B. Stammers and N. F. Hidden, none faced the bowlers with confidence. The result was that the innings was a mere procession of out- going and in-coming' batsmen. Our bowling was uncon- vincing, and any hopes we had of success were dashed by a splendid 6th wicket stand for Crypt by Wilton and Russel. The latter hit very well. SCHOOL. E. E. Watson b Day 1 N. F. Hidden c Russel b Day IT H. W. B. Stammers c and b Elliot 11 G. J. Morris c Wilton b Day 2 G. W. P. Jones Ibw Boon ...... 6 E. G. Preece b Boon 9 K. W. Jones run out ...... 13 V. Holtom b Elliott 3 H. G. Green b Boon 0 W. L. Davies Ibw Elliott 0 G. H. Harrison not out ...... 0 Extras 14 Total 76 Bowling : G. O. Elliott, 3 for 22; E. Day, 3 for 15; B. H. Boon, 3 for 16; F. B. Wjlton, 0 for 9. CRYPT SCHOOL. • C. G. Whiting c Green b Watson 2 J. Drury run out ...... 14 B. H. Boon b Watson 1 G. C. Elliott b Harrison 9 E. R. Day b Morris 0 A. A. Russel not out - 28 F. B. Wilton b Preece 15 R. E. S. Smith b Preece 2 J. Gwinnett ^ M. F. Wellman I did not bat C. E. Orpin ) Extras ...... 14 Total (for 8 wkts.) 84 Bowling : E. E. Watson, 2 for 12; H. W. B. Stammers, 0 for 11; G. J. Morris, 1 for 7; G. H. Harrison, 1 for 10; V. Holtom, 0 for 19; E. G. Preece, 2 for 6. SCHOOL v. LUDLOW AND S. SHROPSHIRE AT WYESIDE. School batted first and the opening pair put on 61. Wat- son's dismissal was soon followed by that of Hidden. Hidden played safely. Vale and G. W. Jones were then associated in a partnership which produced 70 runs. Jones had more than one " life," but Vale batted very well, giving no real chance. He was well backed up by Preece, who hit strongly. It was rather due to the feebleness of our opponents' batting than to any excellence in the bowling that we got them all out for 29. SCHOOL. E. E. Watson c Cooper b Langley ...... 19 N. F. Hidden Ibw Langley 36 M. A. W. Vale not out 50 G., W. P, Jones b Key 37 H. W. B. Stammers did not bat Woodward b Key ...... 0 E. G. Preece not'out 39 G. J. Morris } „H . ,G, . Green If dij-dj noxt bau ^t G. Harrison I x W. L. Davies' Extras 23 Total for 4 wkts. dec.) 204 Bowling : G. Key, 2 for 73; V. Jones, 0 for 15; W. Cooper, 0 for 38; R. I. Langley, 2 for 25 ; A. E. Davies, 0 for.20; J. Fleming, 0 for 10. LUDLOW AND S. SHROPSHIRE. G. Key b Watson 7 W. Cooper c Green b Watson ...... 0 R. I. Langley c Green b Morris ...... 0 Capt. G. Hewitt c Preece b Watson ...... 4 H. M. Sheldon b Watson 2 V. Jones b Watson ...... 2 P. Byrne b Morris 0 R. Stephens c Woodward b Morris ...... 10 J. Fleming b Watson ...... 4 A. E. Davies b Morris 0 F. Parsons not out ...... 0 Extras ...... 0 Total 29 Bowling : E. E. Watson, 6 for 13; G. J. Morris, 4 for 16.

SCHOOL v. LEOMINSTER AT WYESIDE. After a late start Leominster took first " knock," and, as a result of uninspired bowling as well as very weak fielding, were able to compile a useful score. Green gave away far too many byes. Yeomans batted very well for 41 not out. Left with only just an hour, the School started well with the impossible task of forcing a victory. Both N. F. Hidden and E. G. Preece scored at a fair pace. After their dismissal, however, a draw was inevitable.

LEOMINSTER. N. Davies c R. W. Morris b Harrison ...... 15 C. L. Downes b Woodward ...... 10 C. G. Noyles b Woodward 6 R. Hewings c Green b Preece ...... 7 J. Bernard b Watson 28 P. Preece c Preece b Allsop 0 Yeomans not out ...... 41 G. W. Bagnall c Vale b Watson 0 G. Thomas b Watson ...... 1 G. Hill, b W. L. Davies 20 Diggory b Woodward ...... 3 Extras ...... 25 Total 156 Bowling: E. E. Watson, 2 for 15; Woodward, 3 for 30; G. Harrison, 1 for 29; E. G. Preece, 1 for 22; R. Allsop, 1 for 5; R. W. Morris, 0 for 8; W. L. Davies, 1 for 18; M. A. W. Vale, 0 for 5.

SCHOOL. E. E. Watson run out ...... 0 N. F. Hidden run out ... 36 E. G. Preece, c Hill b Davies 38 G. W. Jones not out ...... 8 H.VG. Green b Davies ...... 5 Woodward c Preece b Davies ...... 3 R. Allsop not out 2 W. L. Davies \ R. W. Morris ,. , . , , Gf, . THarrisoT n >j did not bat M. A. W. Vale ) Extras 20 Total (for 5 wkts.) 112 Bowling: N. Davies, 3 for 30; P. Preece, 0 for 13; G. Thomas, 0 for 15; Fewings, 0 for 22; Diggory, 0 for 13. SCHOOL v. WORCESTER KINGS SCHOOL AT WYESIDE. School were sent in to bat first. After a poor start, G. W. Jones settled down to play some sound cricket. He showed a commendable enterprise in jumping out to the pitch of slow balls and driving- them hard. He has yet to learn where to place his shots. He shared in a useful fifth wicket stand with E. G. Preece, who again came to our rescue with vigorous, if at times unorthodox hitting. He finally hit across a straight ball and was bowled. Worcester made an even worse start, but, due to a good partnership between A. L. Taylor and L. M. Bailey, soon got a firm grip on the game. The result was never in doubt, though, after passing our total, they lost four wickets in succession. G. Harrison performed the hat-trick on the last ball of an over.

SCHOOL. N. F. Hidden b Summers ...... 6 M. A. W. Vale c Morgan b Gawn ...... 0 G. W. P. Jones b Readman 24 E. E. Watson c Langley b Summers ...... 11 H. W. B. Stammers b Gawn ...... 3 E. G. Preece b Bailey 26 G. J. Morris b Bailey ...... 4 H. G. Green b Bailey 10 G. H. Harrison c and b Rushton ...... 2 B. Aikens c Langley b Readman ...... 14 W. L. Davies not out ...... - ... 2 Extras ...... 2 Total ... 104 Bowling: R. E. Summers, 2 for 39; B. J. Gawn, 2 for 23; H. Readman, 2 for 17; L. M. Bailey, 3 for 18; E. P. Rushton, 1 for 5.

WORCESTER KINGS SCHOOL. W. F. R. Morgan b Morris 0 R. E. Summers b Morris ...... 3 W. G. Spencer b Morns ...... 3 A. L. Taylor c and b Watson ...... 37 L. M. Bailey b Morris ...... 25 H. Readman Ibw Harrison ...... 22 B. J. Gawn c W. L. Davies b Harrison ... 9 W. K. Beard Ibw Harrison 0 I. A. Darwood b Watson ...... 0 C. W. P. Langley c Green b Harrison ...... 0 E. P. K. Rushton not out 0 Extras 10 Total 109 Bowling-: E. E. Watson, 2 for 22; G. J. Morris, 4 for 27; H. W. B. Stammers, 0 for 6; E. G. Preece, 0 for 25; G. H. Harrison, 4 for 19. SCHOOL i>. HEREFORD 2ND XI AT WYESIDE. Hereford, batting first, lost their first two wickets for 8 runs, but Capt. Jenner and C. F. Alexander put on 50 before the former was dismissed by an excellent catch by Preece. School passed their opponents' total for the loss of six wickets, but no one batted at all well. Very feeble strokes were repeatedly made against the spin bowling. HEREFORD 2ND XI. J. Gwynn b Watson ...... 0 R. H. Jenner c Preece b Harrison ...... 20 C. F. Alexander c G. J. Morris b Preece ... 39 R. H. Hopkins c Vale b Watson 5 H. Club run out ...... 6 G. Chambers c Green b Watson ...... 0 W. Rutter b Watson 2 I. Lilwall run out ...... 1 W. H. Gray b Preece 0 S. Wright c Hidden b Watson 9 J. T. Owen not out ...... 9 Extras 10 Total 101 Bowling : E. E. Watson, 5 for 19; G. J. Morris, 0 for 25; Woodward, 0 for 23; G. Harrison, 1 for 13; E. G. Preece, 2 for 11. SCHOOL. N. F. Hidden Ibw b Gwynn ...... 6 M. A. W. Vale c Hopkins b Alexander ... 13 G. W. P. Jones b Gwynn ...... 2 E. E. Watson c Alexander b Gwynn ...... 38 R. W. Morris run out 6 Woodward c and b Hopkins ...... 25 E. G. Preece b Gwynn ...... 12 G. J. Morris c Chambers b Gwynn ...... 1 H. G. Green b Rutter 19 W. L. Davies c Lilwall b Rutter ...... I G. H. Harrison not out ...... 6 Extras 20 H9 Bowling : R. H. Hopkins, 1 for 34; J. Gwynn, 5 for 29 ; C. F. Alexander, 1 for 17 ; Capt. Jenner, 0 for 39 ; W. Rutter, 2 for 10. SCHOOL v. FROME VALLEY AT WYESJDE. The start was delaye.' by showers, which caused the School bowlers much inconvenience, when Frome Valley went in to bat first. But in spite of many loose balls runs came slowly, until T. Tolley came in. F. Watson pia\e^' « very stubborn inning-s, but it was Tolley who dealt havoc \vitr-. the bowling-. Both he and, later, P. Morgan hit lustily. Agai;in the fast deliveries of Tolley the first four School batsmen failed miserably. Defeat was averted by a splendid stand by G. W. P. Jones and V. Holtom. G. W. Jones made a number of good square-cuts off the fast bowling, but experienced some difficulty with the slow spin-bowling of E. Griffith. V. Holtom defended his wicket well. FROME VALLEY. E. Griffiths b Watson 4 F. Watson c Davies b Jerrome ...... 40 Dr. H. A. Picton b Woodward 4 E. Lewis b Woodward ...... 6 'H. Higgins b Jerrome ...... 13 T. Tolley b Morris 40 H. W. B. Stammers Ibw b Morris 3 R. Davies not out ...... 12 A. Richardson b Morris ...... 0 P. Morgan not out ...... 31 J. T. Owen 1 ,., . , . C. Pudge I dld not bat" Extras ...... 8 Total (for 8 wkts. dec.) 1"61 Bowling -. E. E. Watson, 1 for 34; Woodward, 2 for 55; R. H. Jerrome, 2 for 26 ; V. Holtom, 0 for 24; G. J. Morris, 3 for 17. SCHOOL. N. F. Hidden b Tolley 1 R. H. Jerrome c Griffiths b Tolley 4 M. A. W. Vale b Tolley 3 E. E. Watson b Tolley 3 G. W. P. Jones not out 44 E. G. Preece run out ...... 2 Woodward c and b Tolley ...... 10 G. J. Morris c Dr. Picton b Tolley 0 V. Holtom not out 13 H. G. Green ,-, , , . W-ITT. LT . Davie^ . s did not bat Extras ...... 7

Total (for 7 wkts.) 87 Bowling : T. Tolley, 6 for 26 ; F. Watson, 0 for 10; A. Rich- ardson, 0 for 8; E. Griffiths, 0 for 30 ; P. Morgan, 0 for 3.

SCHOOL v. CHELTENHAM G.S. AT CHELTENHAM. School were given a very discouraging start when two batsmen were foolishly run out. E. Watson and.E. G. Preece added 43 for the fourth wicket. Watson was missed in the slips very early, and Preece made some very uncertain shots. Otherwise he batted well for 61. The rest were soon out in the attempt to score runs quickly. Cheltenham made an un- successful, though brave attempt to score the necessary runs in a limited space of time. They were well helped by the slack fielding, Watson himself failing to hold an easy drive at mid- off. K. A. Jones batted very well for 40. School bowling, especially that of Morris, was neither lively nor of a good length.

SCHOOL. N. F. Hidden run out ...... 8 M. A. W. Vale run out 0 G. W. P. Jones c Posnette b Young 0 E. E. Watson Ibw b Young ...... 26 E. G. Preece st Posnette b Vernon ...... 61 V. Holtom c N. Horton b Vernon 18 H. W. B. Stammers Ibw b J. Horton 3 G. J. Morris Ibw b Young ...... 14 H. G. Green b J. Horton 6 G. Harrison not out ...... 6 W. L. Davies c Vernon b Young ...... 0 Extras ... 6 Total 148 Bowling : D. J. Townsend, 0 for 39 ; W. B. Young, 4 for 25 ; J. Horton, 2 for 23; C. Gibbons, 0 for 30; J. Vernon, 2 for 26. CHELTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL. A. F. Posnette b Morris ...... 5 K. A. Jones Ibw b Harrison ...... 40 C. Gibbons b Preece ...... 14 D. J. Townsend c Stammers b Morris ... 19 J. Morton b Watson . . .. 16 W. B. Young- b Watson 23 N. Horton not out ...... ?> T. H. Robjohn \ S. Vernon. ,. . , . Pr,. MAT . Clement,-1 . s > did not bat H. J. Lloyd. Extras Total (for 6 wkts.) 125 Bowling: E. E. Watson, 2 for 27; G. J. Morris, 2 for 33; H. W. B. Stammers, 0 for 7; E. G. Preece, 1 for 4; G. Harrison, 1 for 27 ; V. Holtom, 0 for 22.

2nd XI MATCHES. The Second XI have played five matches, of which three have been won. J. T. Owen and K. W. Jones have both made one score, but these players ought to have won for themselves places in the First XI. R. W. Morris also played a good innings of 40 against Lucton, and has developed some good off-side strokes. Crypt School 2nd XI, 27 (G. J. Morris, 6 for 15). School 2nd XI, 122 (J. T. Owen 64, G. W. P. Jones 31). Monmouth School 2nd XI, 102 (J. E. V. Rice, 55 not out). School 2nd XI, 37 for 9 wkts. Crypt School 2nd XI, 66 (M. A. W. Vale, 4 for 16). School 2nd XI, 88 (M. A. W. Vale 32, J. H. Morgan 24, Bar- well 5 for 32). Worcester C.K.S. 2nd XI, 107 (D. O. Butler 25, V. Hol- tom 6 for 50). School 2nd XI, 41 (J. S. Presdee 6 for 22, R. Baker 4 for 12). Luckton School, 56 (B. Aikens"5 for 18). School 2nd XI, 127 for 4 wkts. dec. (K. W. Jones 42, R. W. Morris 40).

550th ANNIVERSARY APPEAL FUND. The Fund continues to make slow but steady progress, and it now stands at a total £88 higher than it did a term ago. It is hoped, moreover, that the concert to be given on 23rd July will result in a substantial addition. Until the figure of £1,000 has been reached, it cannot be said that we have really made a beginning-, and therefore it is hoped that all friends of the School will do their best to keep things mov- ing. An interesting feature of the present list is that two subscriptions are " In Memoriam." This is an excellent way of keeping alive the memory of a deceased friend or relative while at the same time conferring a lasting benefit upon the School. £ s. d. Previously acknowledged ...... 798 4 10 " V. S. F." 44 6 5 Rev. W. T. Watson (4th Donation) ... 110 F. H. Adams, Esq 110 R. H. Jerrome, Esq 10 0 T. D. Steel, Esq. 220 Mr. and Mrs. H. Wardle (2nd Donation) 10 0 0 Rev. E. L. Browne (In Memoriam F. E. Weatherly) 10 0 0 Boys, 5th and 6th Instalments 4 18 9 Mrs. House (In Memoriam G. M. House) 440 Sundries 2 0 " O. L." ... 10 0 0 £886 10 0

THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL. A large gathering of visitors, and the beautiful weather, helped to make the Sports, which were held on 16th June, one of our mtist successful meetings. We thank the Rev. T. M. F. Roberts—an old friend of the School—for giving away the prizes, and Mr. C. M. Scott for so happily proposing the vote of thanks. The events were as follows :— 1. 100 Yards Open, 1st heat.—1 J. Cave, 2 H. Pitt, 3 P Taylor. 2. 100 Yards Open, 2nd heat.—1 N. Holderness, 2 A Digby-Ovens, 3 R. Owen. 3. 75 Yards Handicap, 8 years.—1 R. Feltham, 2 R. Ark- wright. 4. 75 Yards Handicap, 7 years.—1 G. Neal, 2 D. Wardle. 5. 50 Yards Handicap, under 7 years.—1 R. Langford, 2 A. Hull. 6. 100 Yards, Open, 9 years (Final).—1 A. Digby-Ovens, 2 'N. Holderness. 7. 220 Yards Open, over 10 years.—1 E. Hastings, 2 P. Matthews, 3 B. Powell. 8. 220 Yards Sports Relay Race (Junior Boys).—G. Bulman, B. Gumming-, C. Shaw, R. Langford. 9. 75 Yards Skipping Race (Final).—1 E. Hastings. 10. 50 Yards Egg and Spoon Race, 8 years.—1 C. Jay and R. Feltham. 11. 75 Yards Tandem Race, under 8 years.—1 B. Gumming and A. Robinson. 12. 100 Yard Handicap, over 10 years.—1 N. Neal and E. Hastings, 2 B. Bolt. 13. 100 Yards Handicap, 9 years.—1 P. Brown, 2 A. Rogers and A. Digby-Ovens. 14. 6 Yards Flower-pot Race.—1 I. Tullis. 15. 75 Yards Three-Legged Race, over 10 years.—1 N. Neal and B. Powell. 16. 75 Yards Costume Race, 9 years.—1 J. Cave, 2 P. Brown. 17. 100 Yards Senior Visitors' Race.—1 A. Rogers. 18. 50 Yards Junior Visitors' Race.—1 J. and J. Painter. 19. 20 Yards Slow Bicycle Race, over 10 years.—1 K. Taylor. 20. 20 Yards Slow Bicycle Race, 9 years.—1 A. Digby-Ovens 21. 50 Yards Sack Race, over 10 years.—1 C. Humby. 22. 50 Yards Sack Race, 9 years.—1 A. Digby-Ovens. 23. 50 Yards Sack Race, Middle School.—1 G. Higgin- botham. 24. 30 Yards Sack Race, Lower School.—1 W. Holloway. 25. 100 Yards Old Boys' Race.—1 P. Day. 26. 100 Yards Fathers' Race.—1 Mr. L. Smith and Mr. Langford. 27. Tug-o'-War, Final.—B. Bolt's team. 28. Inter-House Team Racing.—1 Oaks, 2 Chestnuts.

The cricket match against the Fathers is fixed for 21st July, when we hope for a fine afternoon. The match against the boys of Form I, Upper School (who are handicapped by batting left-handed) had to be stopped owing to the rain, but we hope to finish it shortly. The School XI : E. Hastings (Captain), R. Edwards, K. Taylor, J. Lock, C. Humby, P. Matthews, F. Dew, N. Neal, A. Digby-Ovens, R. Owen, B. Powell. We thank Miss Phillips for arranging- the four half-hour House concerts, which have been much enjoyed ; these and the inter-House cricket matches have been welcome new features of the term. We congratulate P. Matthews on winning the Phillips Cup, and E. Hastings on winning the Barrow Cup (Victor Ludorum); the Lee Cup for swimming will be competed for at the Swimming Sports, to be held on Friday, 22nd July.

SCHOOL CALENDAR. 26th April.—Term opens. 16th May.—Whit Monday holiday. 26th May.—Concert by boys of Ash House. 3rd June.—Nature Expedition, Form IV. 16th June.—Sports. 24th June.—Nature Expedition, Form III. 1st July.—Concert by Boys of Beech House. 5th July.—Nature Expedition, Form II. 7th July.—Nature Expedition, Forms Illb and I. 15th July.—Concert by Boys of Chestnut House. 21st July.—Cricket Match v the Fathers. 22nd July.-—Concert by Boys of Oak House. 22nd July.—Swimming Sports. 23rd July.—Speech Day. 28th July.—Term closes.

AVETE. Form III.—G. A. Davies, P. C. Firkins* Form. I.—*]. A. Bolt, *P. W. Lock, *S. A. W. Pope. * Related to present boys or Old Herefordians.

VALETE. Form II.—R. J. Duncan, J. A. Pricharcl. Form I.—R. A. Prichard. PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIBRARY. We thank E. N. Hastings and B. Powell for presenting books thR term. The following have been added :— " The Big Book of School Stories. " " Hello Boys"!" " The Best Book for Boys." " Red Lynx." " The Big Budget for Boys." " The Grand Adventure Book." " Tom MacGraith of Ranelagh."

FITZWILLIAM CONINGSBY (O.H.). Fitzwilliam Coningsby was descended from one of the noblest and most ancient families in the country. His father was the well-known Sir Thomas Coningsby, a friend of Sir Philip Sidney, and founder of that Hospital in the City which still bears his name; his mother was Philippa, daughter of Sir William Fitzwilliam, Lord Deputy of Ireland. Little is recorded of Fitzwilliam Coningsby's early life, and the exact date of his birth is unknown ; it probably was about the year 1590. His name appears as a contributor to the library of the College of Vicars, and this inscription tells us that he was educated at the "free school," as H.C.S. was at this time called :—' The right-worshipful Fitzwilliam Coningsby, of Hampton Court, esq—"He was sometime com- mensal in this college; whilst he was a scholar in the free school amongst other expressions of his love he gave unto the library the frontispiece with half the desks on either side and their apurtenances." ' ... After his marri»ge in 1617 to Cecilia, daughter of Lord Bergavenny—and a most loyal and devoted wife to him this lady proved to be—he turned his attention! to politics and was one of the two members of Parliament for Herefordshire from 1620 until 1624, while in 1627 he was appointed Sheriff of the County. By 1640 the Civil War was drawing near and, much to his disgust, King Charles I was at last compelled to summon another Parliament, to which Coningsby was again elected to represent the County. But in the next year he, together with others, was expelled, at the instigation of the King's opponents, on a technical charge of having engaged in a soap monopoly, and his son took his place in the House. Incidents such as these were the first signs of the coming- storm, and it was not long before Civil War broke out. When the Royal Standard was raised, Coningsby was among the first to put himself and all that was his at the King's disposal, and he took part in the first of the great battles of that war, the battle of Edgehill. He raised, and at his own expense trained and kept, a whole company of men, of which he was the colonel; and, as a Commissioner of Array, he displayed great zeal in gaining recruits for the royal cause. Shortly afterwards he was made High Sheriff of Herefordshire and, in the words of a local historian, "a more loyal and devoted servant could not have been chosen by His Majesty." On 20th December of the same year (1642) he was appointed "Governor of the Cittie and Garrison of Hereford as touchinge the Militia." By these two appointments he became the undisputed leader of the Royalist cause in the county, and we find him energetically performing his duties —rather too energetically as a Roundhead newspaper laments. On the 23rd of April, Sir William Waller, at the head of a Parliamentarian army, began his surprise march on Here- ford. The city was taken off its guard, and after some very half-hearted fighting surrendered to him on the 25th. It is impossible to determine from the varying accounts of the capture whether Coningsby was or was not in charge of the city at the time. Nevertheless, it is significant that in not one account of the fall of "the Gateway to Wales" is any blame cast on Coningsby ; indeed some say that he—or rather his company—resisted even after the capitulation had been effected. It is certain, however, that about this time, either when the city was captured or just before, that he was taken pri- soner by the Roundheads, and, in company with other Royal- ist gentlemen, was sent to Bristol, where they were im- prisoned within the castle. But Bristol was stormed and taken by'Prince Rupert in that same summer, and the Royal- ist prisoners were released. Coningsby went to wait atten- dance upon Charles at the court, 'but early in the new year we find him again recruiting in his native county. For the next two years we hear little of him, and he seems to have been now with the King and the main army and now back in Herefordshire, keeping an eye on suspects and putting down any rebels that were in arms. During these two years Charles gradually lost ground, so that in 1646 he was forced to surrender to the Scots and to give orders for fighting to cease. But many Royalist strong- holds still held out. At Worcester, despite dissension within the city—for it had already stood a month's siege—the governor, Henry Washington, would not hear of surrender and he was backed up by "a Mr. Fitz Williams Conysby." "Coningsby insisted on 'No Surrender.' Washington asked 'if they woukf live and die with him on the walls and fight it out to the last man?' " Coningsby alone answered that they would; but his counsel and his influence at last seems to have carried the day, and Worcester renewed its gallant defence for yet another month. What happened to Coningsby when the city finally capitulated is not known. He apparently escaped capture and fled from the land of his birth to live on the Continent. His own fortune and that of his wife had completely vanished; the family estates, once so extensive, were all sequestred by the Parliamentarians; his wife and children, left in England, had to fend for themselves, and in 1652 they actually petitioned Parliament for a return of some of their possessions as they were in want. But when the Restoration came, Fitzwilliam was able to return, with his King, although to nothing like his former possessions; and the last we hear of this loyal and gallant gentleman is tfiat he died well-aged and well-honoured, and was buried on 23rd August, 1666. N. F. H.

MISAPPLIED QUOTATIONS. ANG-S : " There were three crows sat on a tree . Caw, caw, caw !" (Song) * * * R. W. M-RR-S : " My thoughts hold mortal strife." (Drummond) * *. * Sc—G-LL : " I chatter, chatter, as I flow." * * * GR-B: " I've been a ringer, so I know How best to make a big bell go." (Masefield) * * * J-LY 28TH : " Hail, festal day!" or " This is that happy morn, That day, long-wished day." (Drummond) M-CH : " He hath a lean and hungry look : such men are dangerous." (Shakespeare) * * * R. A. R-CH-RDS : " Sober, steadfast, and demure." (Milton) * * * BR--K-T : " Scared at thy frown terrific." (Gray) * * * C-PS : " A sweet disorder in the dress." (Herrick) * * * THE B-THERS : " In (they) plung-ed boldly, No matter how coldly The rough river ran." (Hood) * * * H-DDEN: " I thank thee, noble Percy." (Shakespeare) * * * C-N. L-Y : " An eloquence scarce given to mortals." (Cowper) * # * PH-LL-PS : " And still the centre of his cheek Is red as a ripe cherry." (Wordsworth) * * * MR. W-RDL- : " Moor, moor the barge, ye gallant crew !" (Scott) * * * -PPY : " I think that there's no man speaks better Welsh." (Shakespeare) * * # THE " OFF-CE P-RADE " : " Why so dull and mute, young sinner Prythee, why so mute?" (Suckling) * * * L-NGF-RD : "' A springy motion in the gait." (Chas. Lamb) * * * T-GGY : " Shall I play the fool and die?" (G. Wither) * * * J. T. O. : " O lift me from the grass, I die, I faint, I fall!" (Shelley) THE GLORY OF THE SEA. A sailor's life's a hard life, but it's a great life just the same, He gets some kicks and nasty knocks but it's all in the luck of the game; It's a rough life and a cruel life but it's a fine life and a free, For he lives amidst the glamour and the glory of the sea. He sees the tempest raging and he thinks his hour has come As he battles in the rigging with frozen hands and body numb ; Yet spite of all the dangers, no matter where he be, He will always praise the beauty and the glory of the sea. He's got a fine contempt for those that live their lives on land, For his home's on the deep blue waves beyond the drifting sand. He says, " Let them endure it, but—for men like you and me— There's nought to beat the freedom and the glory of the sea!" C. D. B. H.

WISHES FOR A PERFECT BOY. I wish I loved my work in school : I wish I didn't always like to play the fool; I wish I never asked the reason why; I wish I never even told the whitest lie; And never in the playground shouted "Ooh !", And never spread the latest news of "him" and "you" (And all the other things that scandal-mongers do). I wish I liked to be put down for cricket And only smiled each time I lost my wicket. I wish I didn't wolf so many "bricks" in tea And never ate what wasn't good for me ; I wish I didn't venture out of bounds; And never uttered caterwauling sounds ; And never raced across the street to meals To bag a dishful of potato-peels, And never helped myself to all the spuds But kindly left the best, and, took the duds. I wish that I were free from every vice : For School would then be Paradise; And think how grand a perfect life would be For everyone, that is—except for me ! ' NIGHT FALLING OVER HEREFORDSHIRE.' A nig-ht breeze whispers far adown Through each twilit glade ; And the feathered warblers flown To the forest's shade. Heaven, star-festooned, beckons day a-dying. While a murmuring stream, with ceaseless moan, Is sighing. The mellow lowing from the darkening lea, And the uplands, dying ; Silent now, the murmuring bee; While the night' moths flying, Nature's lights aglow soon their flight revealing. Darkness o'er all, like a shadowy sea, Is stealing.

The long night falls with echoing sigh, As the new moon's climbing O'er floating clouds, in a twinkling sky ; And a curfew chiming O'er the shadowy mere, while, the world unwitting, The will o' wisp with his ghostly cry Is flitting. On his high branch perched the midnight owl, Bathed in silver, haunting The forest, like an eirie ghoul, And the woods enchanting. Day gives place to night, and the night birds' calling Echoes and dies; dew in the moonlight gleaming Is falling. A. H. B. LONDON LETTER. DEAR MR. EDITOR, The London Dinner will be held on Tuesday, 17th Jan., 1933, at the Holborn Restaurant, and the tickets will cost 8s. 6d. exclusive of wine. Vice-Admiral F. P. Loder- Symonds, C.M.G. (O.H.) has kindly consented to take the chair. Will all Old Herefordians please make a note of this date? Admiral Loder-Symonds had a large share in making- the O.H. Club what it is to-day, and I hope that O.H.s will rally in order to make this a bumper dinner in his honour. I have with deep regret to report the death of Dr. C. Owen Fowler, J.P. (O.H.), a short account of whose career appears elsewhere. Three other Old Herefordians have passed away recently. Canon Cyril Leslie-Jones (O.H.) was at the School 1888-1890, and obtained his colours for cricket, football and rowing. He went to Trinity College, Dublin, and was an M.A. He played three seasons for T.C.D., R.U.F.C., and also for Durham County R.F.C. He had been Vicar of Strattony Cornwall, since 1911, and also Hon. Canon of Truro Cathedral since 1928. Dr. G. H. Metcalfe (O.H.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., who was at the School 1874-1881, died at Clare, Suffolk, about the same time as Canon Leslie-Jones. G. B. Capper (O.H.) (1889-92) passed away on 15th June in a nursing home. After a successful career in the National Provincial Bank, Mr. Gapper was appointed Mana- ger of the branch at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, and occupied many important positions in the town in addition to his official duties. He was buried at Newport (Salop). I regret the delay in the publication of the " Records of Hereford School," and can only say that it is all ready for issue to those O.H.s who want a copy on application to me. The price is 12s. 6d., "and the number of copies printed is limited." Old Boys in London wish the School all success in the future. Vale! J. C. EALES-WHITE, Major, London Representative, O.H. Club. 88 Mount Ararat Road, Richmond, Surrey. June, 1932. COMBING THE WORLD FOR PEOPLE'S NEEDS. COMMERCE AS A CAREER. 'T'HOMAS once collected conkers. These he exchanged with •*• another small boy for a pen-knife. The pen-knife he bartered for a fountain pen ; this he sold for 3s. With his 3s. Thomas purchased from another small boy a stamp album. Extracting the stamps one by one, he sold them for quite a large sum of money, with which he made some very sound bargains with his fellow students. By the time Thomas left school he was worth quite a lot of money and set up in business on his own. He died a millionaire. He sounds a very go-ahead young fellow—and was probably a great nuisance to his teachers ! But he showed "sound commercial instinct!" He relieved people of things they did not want and provided them with things he was able to persuade them that they did. In fact, he was doing in a small school community what the man of commerce does in the larger sphere of world trade. And very useful work it is too. The man of commerce makes it possible for the dweller in or near the town to satisfy with a minimum of trouble his needs for an easy and comfortable existence. A new summer suit is required; he walks down the High Street, stops at a clothing store or a tailor's shop—and there is just the-suit he needs. What a nuisance it would be if, instead, he had to go out to Australia, collect the wool himself, take it to Yorkshire to be made into cloth, collect the cloth and pass it on to a tailor to be made into a suit . . . only to find he must make another extended world tour to provide himself with the necessary buttons. What a fag ! What a waste of time and money .' Fortunately an extremely complicated but efficient system of commerce has been evolved that relieves us of any such trouble. Let us now take a peep at the workings of this organization. The Scope of Commerce. Commerce and industry being so closely interwoven are often spoken of as if both terms mean the same thing. But this is not so. The function of industry is to turn raw materials into marketable goods; commerce concerns itself only with the buying and selling of them; their warehousing, insurance and transport. Those engaged in commerce are the import and export, wholesale and retail merchants ; transport and forwarding agents ; stock and share brokers ; bill brokers ; ship and insurance brokers; warehousemen and bankers. To these might be added the control of mines, forests, farms, cotton fields, tea, cocoa, coffee, rubber, sugar and coconut plantations, quarries and fields of mineral deposits. Thus the passage of commodities from the producer to the consumer provides work for a very large number of men and women. The complexity of this vast business organization can best be realized by noting what takes place at one of the world's largest ports. If you were to stand on London Bridge you would see stretching before you on both sides of the Thames docks, wharves, warehouses, customs offices and ordinary business offices, while passing up and down the river would be the most diverse assortment of vessels—steamships, barges drawn by self-important looking tugs, ocean going liners, sailing ships, lighters—all engaged in the commerce of this great port. Their cargoes will consist of almost everything the people of London need—wines, spirits, spices, toys, silks, carpets, pro- visions, tobacco, wool, timber, fruit, drugs, ivory, chemicals —and have been produced and drawn from all parts of the world. Most of these goods are bought or sold before they begin their journey overseas. In most large ports it is usual for those concerned with the buying or selling of any one type of article to become centralized in the same locality. In the same way, those concerned with insurance will be found mostly in the same district, and those engaged in banking and its kindred pursuits will tend to group themselves round the central bank. Some Important Markets. Most of these specialized areas have their own " markets " where those with the same commercial interests can meet together to do business. As these "markets" play a very important part in commerce and provide employment for a large number of commercial men, we will glance at the more important of them and see what are their functions in this complex business of distribution. Lloyds Shipping Exchange.—Members of "Lloyds" are interested primarily in insurance. If you are a merchant and wish to export, shall we say, a sewing machine to China, you will wish to cover yourself against the possibility of loss during the voyage. Members of "Lloyds" will be happy to cover this risk for a small consideration. They will cover

Part of the King George V and Royal Albert Docks. The vessel with three funnels is the s.s. Belgenland (27,000 tons).

many other "risks" as well. They will indemnify you against the possibility of a knock on the shins at cricket or a kick on the ankle at soccer. ... A very accommodating lot of gentlemen. The Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchange.—If you have taken to shipping as a career you will probably spend many hours a day on the "Baltic." It is here that owners of cargo vessels go to sell space in the hoids of their ships. The Baltic is also an important market for wheat, maize, barley, oats, rye, linseed, turpentine, groundnuts, and a host of mis- cellaneous seeds, oils and fats. The Stock Exchange, known in the city as the "House." —This is where the stocks and shares in all those companies, railways, municipalities, governments, etc., you will find enumerated on the "city" pages of your daily paper are bought and sold. Those who meet here are called "jobbers" (if they do business only with other members) and "brokers" if they buy or sell to the general public. Markets for Foodstuffs.—The London markets provide foodstuffs for 9,000,000 people. The meat market at Smith- field is the largest in the world; its sales amount to nearly 500,000 tons a year. Other important foodstuff markets are:—Leadenhall Market (meat and poultry); Billingsgate (fish); Spitalfields (fruit and vegetables). Similar markets are to be found in most of the large seaport towns. Other Markets.—Situated in the Mincing Lane and Mark Lane districts are smaller markets, where rubber, metals and tea are bought and sold. These are only the more important commercial centres of London. They are an indication, however, of the complexity of the world of commerce, and of the many and varied openings that commerce offers to those seeking careers.

Choosing a Branch of Commerce. We have now seen what is the nature of the work covered by the term " Commerce." Let us now examine the various careers that commerce offers the ambitious youth. The Merchant and Broker.—The duty of the merchant is to share or distribute the producer's risk, which he does in co-operaticm with banks, finance and discount firms, and insurance companies. He also assists the producer to sell his products and arranges for their delivery to the consumer. Merchants are graded roughly into three groups according to the class of goods handled. They are as follows :— (1) General Merchants, who deal largely with the export trade and handle a wide range of goods. Their chief home centres are London and Liverpool. Most of the larger ones have overseas agencies or depots that offer sound prospects to the youth anxious to go abroad. The commencing salary varies from £50 to £100 a year according to the standing of the firm and the age and educa- tional qualifications of the junior. The first years with a general merchant will be occupied with such routine jobs as book-keeping, postal clerk, shipping- clerk, invoice clerk and transport clerk. The tasks of buying and selling will come later.

Floating Crane, " London Mammoth," 150 tons lifting capacity, shipping railway coaches for South Africa. It is not usual to be sent abroad below the age of 22. Salaries for service overseas usually range between £300 and £600 a year with commission on whatever business is obtained, with six months' leave every three years. (2) Textile Merchants deal principally in cotton or wool, and have their centres at Manchester, Bradford, or Leeds. The textile merchant carefully studies possible fluctua- tions in the market, both from the cost of raw material point of view and from that of changing fashions. He buys from the producers and sells to the consumers. Some textile merchants work on a commission basis only; others buy when they think the material is cheap, and seek to make a profit on an expected rise in value. Unlike the general merchant, who often never sees the commodities he handles, the junior in textiles must acquire a very wide knowledge of cloth construction and analysis, of raw materials used, and of methods of manufacture, if he is to become a buyer or salesman. Juniors usually start at 16 with a commencing salary of 15s. a week. The first two years will be spent in learning about the packing, despatching, invoicing or book-keeping work of the office. He may then be put under an experienced buyer, salesman or accountant. Most large firms will help their juniors to study the textiles they handle either at their own mills or at technical institutes in the locality. A junior salesman or buyer may begin on a salary of £150 plus commission or on £250 without commission. (3) Produce Merchants are mainly importers of raw materials and foodstuffs. They deal in such goods as grain, coffee, fruit, timber, seeds, oils, hides, tea, etc. Owing to the fact that many of the larger firms of produce merchants have important trade interests overseas, it is this branch of commerce the recruit wishing to go abroad should adopt. Many such firms actually finance the sources of supply of the goods in which they deal; these are mostly centred in the East and West Indies, Africa, India, the Near East, South America and Jamaica. Others will have important branch offices in these districts. It is usual for juniors to be appointed at the age of sixteen to seventeen, and they will not be expected to go abroad until they have had five or six years' training in the London office. Appointments abroad are usually made for three or four years with six months' leave in England on completion. For those who do not wish to go abroad there are, of course, opportunities in produce merchants' offices in Eng- land. Here the work will take him on to the various produce exchanges to study the markets in which his firm is interested. Salaries for such "market clerks" range between £350-£600 a year, with or without commission. Actual market work is a reward for efficiency, intelligence and personality. Those who do not display these characteristics must be content with ordinary routine work in the office. Although there is a strong tendency for the increasingly powerful combines to throttle the small merchant, it is still not uncommon for the experienced "market clerk" to obtain financial backing and to start in business on his own—alternatively, to obtain a partnership in an established organization. Methods of Entry. Whilst a high standard of education is required, commercial firms rarely demand that recruits shall have passed qualifying examinations. Such examinations as those set by the Royal Society of Arts or the London Chamber of Com- merce should not, however, be ignored. Their certificates are valuable as a proof of general intelligence. The usual method of recruitment is through private nomination or recommendation. Where no such means are available, valuable introductions can usually be obtained from the special Employment Committees operating under the auspices of the Incorporated Associations of Head Masters of Public Secondary Schools or through the Local Committees for Juvenile Employment. Failing these, a suitably worded letter addressed to trading firms might be considered. Any good commercial directory would be suitable, although great care should be exercised in choosing firms of some substance. School Days. Steady work for the School Certificate, Matriculation or Higher Certificate should be undertaken by the student pre- paring himself for a commercial career. During the last year or two particular attention might be paid to mathematics, geography, English, economics and foreign languages. The Boy who is Wanted. Competition is keen and only the most efficient can hope to succeed. The boy entering commerce must be prepared to work very) hard. Owing to the importance of cables from overseas, which often do not arrive until the late afternoon, the merchant is usually the last to leave the city. Competition is becoming increasingly keen, and success can go only to those who show intelligence, initiative and keenness. Personal contacts are extremely important in commerce —especially for the market clerk. Personality is therefore of considerable importance. For the boy who is anxious to go abroad, a high standard of physical fitness is necessary, and many large companies give preference to one who has a good sports record as well as a good education. With these, commerce offers a lucrative, interesting and useful career to those who, like Thomas, obtain a thrill from the old, old business of buying and selling.

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