(Ibe SDunelnuan* VOL. II.—NO. 4. DURHAM, FEBRUARY 17, 1894.

jfootball. the tackling is not hard enough. In consequence of the loose play the halves did not know where they had THE SCHOOL V. OLD DUNELMIANS.—This match was the ball, but they are not certain enough of getting onto played on the School ground on December 14th. The their opponents. The three-quarters ought to tackle O.D's brought a strong though rather mixed team. lower. A good many of our faults come from slackness The School kicked off, and after the return play became in the practice games. Each set of forwards ought to very even. But the School gradually began to fall play as though they were playing in an important back, and the O.D. forwards brought the ball to the match—with much more " steam." There is no reason School line. From a scrimmage on the line, R. Adam- why dash should not make up for what we lack in son, taking a pass, ran in under the posts, C. Adamson weight, but there is practically no dash in the games. kicking a goal. After this the School seemed to fall If this were cured, the back play would improve with it, entirely to pieces, and the O.D's, who were playing very but, as we have seen too often, backs are no good well together, managed to score three times more if the forwards are out-played in smartness and in before the call of time, the score being 2 goals, 2 tries, the pack. The following represented the School : — to nil. The School team was :—Back, W. Hardie ; Back, W. Hardie; three-quarter-backs, A. Clark, H. three-quarter-backs, S. Sadler, H. Graham, H. Fawcus, Fawcus, S. Sadler ; half-backs, Cumberlege and and N. Clark; half-backs, Cumberlege and Ferens; Ferens; forwards, H. Graham, T. G. Blunt, H. forwards, G. C. Kerr, T. G. Blunt, H. Wilkinson, Wilkinson, W. Willan, R. Bell, Hirst, D. Hardie, W. Willan, R. Bell, Walker, Hirst, and S. Sutherland. Allden, and S. Sutherland. H. Walker (O.D.) was Old Dunelmians :—Back, E. Lohden ; three-quarter- referee. backs, F. Lumsden, R. Adamson, C. Fogg-Elliot, MERCHISTON MATCH.—Dec. 18th. The tale of the and C. Wilkinson ; half-backs, C. Adamson and D. Merchiston match is soon told. The School failed to score Jackson ; forwards, H. Walker, G. Newby, A. C. and were beaten by 5 goals and 4 tries, a result which, Williams, C. Shortt, A. Shortt, C. C. Maughan, following on the close game last year and the perform- E. Graham, and C. R. Robertson. ances of the XV this, came, of course, as a great surprise. THE SCHOOL V. NORTHERN.—The first match this Those who have watched the School football for the term was played on Thursday, February 8th, against last few years were of opinion that the present team Northern. The visitors came with a much weaker was perhaps the most competent that has met Mer- team than last term, but managed to put on a heavy chiston since the match was started. In spite of the score against us. The School had the advantage of tall score, we are personally of this opinion still, for we the wind in the first half, but failed to make much of it. think that the Merchiston forwards were this year the Northern were often on our line and after about a best lot the School have yet met. They were not quarter of an hour registered a try. This was the only merely man for man much stronger and heavier—and score till half-time. After the change of ends Graham it is to this chiefly that they owed their success—but they came forward and we played three three-quarters, but played, as always, a first-rate game. Where the differ- Northern continued to have the best of the game. ence in weight and strength between the two teams was Owing to two kicks by W. Hardie and Ferens so marked it is almost impossible to criticize with much respectively being charged down, two more tries were fairness or advantage, but something may be learned scored against us. Luke shortly afterwards dropped a from the game. To anyone who watched it closely one goal. Some better play among our forwards brought thing was most apparent. The School must learn to the ball up to the visitors' line, but a good chance of play with much more dash. Whenever they had an scoring was lost by rushing it over instead of heeling out. opening they were slow off; Merchiston, on the other The return to the drop-out sent the ball into touch at hand, went off at once and played right through Northern's " twenty-five," and from a free kick for off- the game—and we cannot urge the importance of this side play Fawcus landed a good goal. Another try was too strongly—at top speed. We do not mean to imply got by Northern, and on play being brought again to that the School played with less life than in previous their quarters, a free kick was again awarded to the matches ; the whole team stuck to it hard right to the School. The shot at goal was a long one and some- finish, and under the circumstances this in itself means what more difficult on account of the wind, but Fawcus a great deal ; but though we realize fully the great managed to land it, and the whistle immediately blew advantage under which Merchiston were able to play for time. Scores :—Northern, 4 goals (1 dropped), all through the game, we still think that it would be 1 try ; School, 2 penalty goals. The result of the game well for everyone to consider want of life and dash as cannot be said to be satisfactory, considering the result the chief cause of the defeat, and have it remedied this of the former match. The forwards were chiefly at fault. term by top speed play in every practice game. With a They did not seem to understand one another. The light team, especially, this is of vital importance, and if packing is loose and there is no real scrimmaging, and a real effort is made to acquire it the rest will come. THE DUNELMIAN. F 17TH, 1894.

IRowtng* General Jntelltgence- We have to announce that the Head Master has In view of the early date at which the Regatta is accepted the Crown living of Croft in Yorkshire. As now held it becomes more necessary than ever to get to Mr. Marshall is not going to leave us till the Summer, work early in the year. Realizing this, a start has we need only, at the present moment, express the best already been made and, although football prevents wishes of the School for his happiness in his new work. anything like regular practice at present, sufficient has We shall take another opportunity of presenting our been done to enable the most likely candidates for 44 readers with a summary of the honours gained by the seats in the crews to get their sea legs." It is hoped School during the ten years of Mr. Marshall's head- that we may be able to put on three crews at the mastership. For the present we will only say that our Regatta this year. With Mr. Blunt and Graham both record for the last ten years is one of which any School available, we have the nucleus of a strong first crew. might be proud, and is a standing proof of the thorough- For the second crew and the two vacant places in the ness and solidity of Mr. Marshall's work among us. first crew most of those who rowed in the riggers last The following paragraph is from the Newcastle Daily summer are available, and the third crew has to be Journal of January nth :— created before the Regatta. Regular practice will " We understand that the important Crown benefice of Croft, begin as soon as football is over. Yorkshire, has been offered to and accepted by the Rev. J. M. Marshall, head master of the Durham Grammar School. Mr. Marshall, after a distinguished Oxford career, which included a Ube School Concert scholarship at Trinity College and first classes in Mods, and Lit. Hum., was elected a Fellow of Brasenose College, and afterwards became head master's assistant at Clifton College and second The School concert was held on December 18th. master at Dulwich College. He was also one of the early The following was the programme :— supporters of the Girls' Day Schools Company, and for many years a member of its council. Mr. Marshall is a vice-president Cantata " The Picnic" of the Surtees Society, a patron of the Durham Mechanics' Institute, chairman of the Durham School of Science, and a Trebles—F. KETTLEWELL, A. D. SHAFTO. member of the Durham School of Art Committee. During Mr. Tenor—MR. COMYNS. Piano—R. F. PEARCE. Marshall's headmastership, the number of scholarships at the MUSICAL DRILL. universities gained by boys from the Durham School has been 4 quite remarkable, and he has shown a warm interest and proved Quartette ' My Lady Fair " himself a ready helper in all movements for the good of the city G. BELCHER, REV. V. K. COOPER, MR. HEWITT, and diocese in which he has lived. His removal from Durham will AND MR. NUTTON. be regretted by a large circle of friends, who will heartily wish Song ...... " King Christmas " ... him God-speed in his new sphere of work. The parish of Croft is MR. HEWITT. to be congratulated on its new rector." Pianoforte Solo "Minuet" Paderewski F. S. WALKER. The following were made Monitors on December i6th Double Quartette ... " Comrades in Arms " ...... Adam REV. G. A. FIRTH, MR. COMYNS, last :—H. Fawcus, R. F. Cumberlege, S. Sadler. MR. H. T. BARMBY, AND MR. H. S. HARRISON. Song ...... " Blow high, blow low " ...... Dibdin W. Houldey, Vth Form, has been elected to an open MR. COMYNS. Classical Scholarship at Durham University. Sea Song ...... " The Mermaid" ... LITTLE CLUB. The index, which G. H. Longden (O.D.) kindly Double Quartette ..." The Hunter's Farewell " ... Mendelssohn REV. G. A. FIRTH, MR. COMYNS, compiled, to Vol. I of the Dunelmian has been revised MR. H. T. BARMBY, AND MR. H. S. HARRISON. by Mr. Patchell, and is now in the printer's hands. Song ...... " Wit and Wine" ...... Chesham MR. NUTTON. We have to thank the Rev. S. R. Coxe (O.D.) for Round " Hark, the Bugles sound ! " the following translation of the Iambic lines, which will " GOD SAVE THE QUEEN." be found in the Dunelmian of November nth, 1893, written by the \ate Canon Evans on the occasion of the resignation of the headmastership by Dr. Holden :— Walete. " So thou wilt leave us ; and thy classic home S. = School House ; (*) = Day Boy ; Ent. = Entered School. Shall hail another to supply thy stead : W. Thew, S. ; Ent. May, 1891 ; Illrd Form. May he be worthy of thee, whosoe'er ! 'Tis not surprise possesses me, but grief: G. K. Walker, S.; Ent. Sept., 1891; Upper Modern ; 2nc And yet, when I would chew its bitter cud, XV, 1893 y * Crew, 1892 ; ist Crew, 1893. Sweet second thoughts do straightway soothe W. Wright, S. ; Ent. Jan., 1890 ; Upper Modern. my soul. Thyself will quit thy river-girded steep, The following have entered the School this term :— But not the work thou leavest, that remains G. O. Anderson, S. ; Ilnd Form. In many a grateful pupil's heart deep sown, T. C. Croisdale, (*) ; Ist Form. Long to be stored, no unprolific crop. Best bliss be with thee now, and presently E. M. Harrison, (*) ; Ilnd Form. When life's roll shall be changed, and, Teacher erst, W. E. Jones, S. ; Ist Form. Thou shalt be taught the Master's Herald-voice, H. C. Martin, S. ; IVth Form. Bearing glad tidings of the Blessed Life." H. Willan, (*) ; Ist Form. S. R. C. FEBRUARY 17TH, 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 15 We have to thank Dr. Kynaston for the following " Holiday Song," which he presented to the School at ©bttuarg. the end of last term :— We regret to announce the death, at Durham, CARMEN PRIDIE FERIAS CANENDUM. on January 5th, of R. Peele (O.D.), son of Mr. Nox suprema poscit chorum J. E. Peele, of this city. Peele entered School in April, finem qui canat laborum ; 1879. He was elected to a King's Scholarship in 1883, turbam hospitum sedentem, and got into the Vlth form in September, 1885. He nostrum carmen audientem, steered the first crew which won the Challenge Cup in dum sono respondent muri, 1883, and played in the XI in 1887. In 1887 he got salutamus abituri. the City Member's Prize, the English Essay Prize, the (Chorus) O sodales gaudeamus ! Holden Medal for Latin Verse, and the prizes for Voce hilari canamus ! Greek Prose and Greek Verse. He was elected in 1887 to an open scholarship at B.N.C., Oxford. Dum frementes iteramus— He had bad health while he was in Oxford, and was Cras redibimus domum ! obliged at one time to go abroad for some months. In Nocte festa quis dolebit, consequence of this, he was unable to do himself justice qui parentes mox videbit ; in the schools, and had to content himself with an Lexicon Grammaticamque ordinary pass degree. After leaving Oxford, he was qui relinquit, Algebramque, an assistant master at Ely School, where he worked up nec magistro dabit poenas to the end of last term. lineasque bis centenas ? (Chorus) O sodales, &c. A slight accident brought on an acute attack of the Hac in aula cum silebit, malady from which he had previously suffered, and he died at home after a short illness, and was buried in mus araneas docebit ; S. Oswald's cemetery. dormient Homerus, Maro, et Euclides, noti raro ; His early death will be mourned both at Durham and neque Chemicis peritis Ely. His work at Ely was esteemed very highly by nauseam dabit mephitis. those qualified to judge. At Durham he will be remembered as an accomplished pianist, and will be (Chorus) O sodales, &c. remembered also for a cheery and genial disposition, Satis egimus citatum which endeared him to a large number of friends. pede corium inflatum : paullulum cessabunt crura vulnera passorum dura, Correspondence. et, curante matre, abrasus cutem reparabit nasus. SIR,- -On paying a visit to the School a short time (Chorus) O sodales, &c. ago I was much interested by the portraits of old Apud nos laudatur rudis headmasters and other celebrities on the walls of the artium, si praestat ludis ; School Library. It occurred to me that the idea of thus perpetuating the memory of men worthy of fame might sed prae ceteris qui sapit, be further extended. I should like to suggest that in laudis hie placentam rapit. the School Gymnasium or in some other suitable place Intermissos post labores there should be a collection of portraits of Old redeamus gnaviores ! Dunelmians who have in any special way distinguished (Chorus) O sodales, &c. themselves in the athletic world. I think also it would H. K. be a good idea if photographs of the elevens, fifteens, and crews of each year were hung in the School House School Societies. Hall. It has always seemed to me that we are rather careless at Durham about our records. It is perhaps SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY. difficult when one is at school to realize how interesting February 9th. " Othello," to Act III, Sc. 1. records become in a few years, and how soon things are 16th. " Othello," Act III, Sc. 2—End. forgotten if their memory is not perpetuated in some systematic way. I hope that some day some Dunelmian " OTHELLO." may be found who will devote his patriotic leisure to the Mr. Poole.—Cassio. compiling of a Dunelmian register. Meantime, any Mr. Blunt.—Othello. systematizing of our records which can be managed will Pearce.—Iago. afford material for the patriotic person aforesaid when Graham.—Roderigo. ist Musician. he is found. O.D. Wilkinson.—Brabantio. Lodovico. ist Gentleman. Sailor. SIR,—I wish to call attention to the slackness Cumberlege.—Desdemona. exhibited this term by the Debating Society. The S. Sadler.—Bianca. ist Officer. 4th Gentleman. mere fact that one member has had a sore throat is Fawcus. Emilia. Messenger. surely not sufficient reason for allowing three Tuesdays Hepburn.—Clown. 2nd Gentleman. 2nd Senator. to pass without any attempt to hold a meeting of the Thornton.—Duke. Gratiano. 3rd Gentleman. Herald. Society. And is the Science Society asleep ? Maughan.—Montano. ist Senator. A CRITIC. I6 THE DUNELMIAN. TFEBRUARY 17TH, 1894.

Dr. ATHLETIC CLUB ACCOUNT, 1893.

s. d. s. d. £ s. d. Balance from 1892 -. 3£7 3 4 ROWING. £ School House ...... 31 1 0 Malcolm (ironmonger) ... 0 16 0 Second Master's House ••• 33 3 0 Swaddle (new racing four) 30 10 0 Day Boys ... 32 17 0 N.E.R. (carriage of boats from Dean and Chapter 10 0 0 Cambridge)... 7 17 0 Head Master ... ••• 5 0 0 Regatta (entries of crews) 3 0 0 Masters ... 10 0 0 Foster (sculls) ... 1 10 0 Sale of Boats to Chester-le-Street ... 10 0 0 N.E.R. (carriage of sculls) 0 2 9 Special Subscriptions for New Boat— Lister (prizes) 4 5 0 J s. d. Foster (two racing skiffs) 4 0 0 Ayling (oars) Head Master o o 16 0 0 £ Pennington (repairs and wages) Second Master o o 16 12 0 12 F. A. Ker, Esq. (the late) o o 94 9 R. H. J. Poole, Esq. o o CRICKET. An Old Captain ... o o Newby 1 4 8 Collected in School 10 o Molecatcher 0 6 0 30 10 0 Hutton . 10 14 9 Sale of Hurdles 1 0 0 Watt (printing) ... 1 l9 6 Mrs. Fogg-Elliot (donation) .. 1 0 0 Green (repairs to machine) . 0 11 6 C. W. Patchell, Esq. (donation) 1 0 0 Caldcleugh (ironmonger) . 0 5 6 Donation 0 2 0 Brooks (work on ground) • >5 15 8 Professional • 17 12 6 Stamps, etc. . 0 8 2 N.E.R. (carriage of machine) . 0 1 2 48 !9 5 FOOTBALL. Rake 7 19 10 Rent of Ground 500 Perrin (joiner) 1 6 Watt (printing) 1 19 Wallace ... 1 o Stamps, etc. o 9 17 14 4 SPORTS AND SUNDRIES. Lister (prizes) •• 3 18 0 Mappin (prizes) ... 3 13 6 Wetherell (die and medals) •• 4 6 0 Wallace ... 1 0 0 Talbot (hurdles)... 2 10 8 Stamps and cheque book 0 3 0 — 15 11 2 Total Expenditure ... 176 17 8 Balance in Bank ... 25 16 2 Balance in Hand 026

£202 16 4 ,£202 16 4

R. H. J. POOLE, TREASURER.

Audited and found correct,

C. D. SHAFTO. Feb. 14th, 1894.

DURHAM: Printed ior the Proprietors by THOMAS CALDCLEUGH, at the Caxton Printing Works, 70, Saddler Street. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1894. XTbc ±Dunelmtam VOL. II.—NO. 5. DURHAM, MARCH 17, 1894.

b tackling with judgment and a will. Of the forwards, jf 0 01 a 11. Willan, Wilkinson, Bell and Walker have played up Our football team have this season in no way shown very strongly, doing a lot of hard, strong work, though a falling off from past years in keenness to maintain all are slow. Willan and Bell, with Hirst, also followed the high reputation the School has long had in the foot- up very well. Hirst was about the fastest of the for- ball field ; indeed, we are inclined to think that their wards, and though he did not pass or tackle well he very diligence in practice has sometimes taken the did some very useful work in the open. W. and D. sting out of their play in matches, and that the Hardie both worked honestly in the scrimmage ; the thinking football in school-time, practising foot- former also played full back at the beginning of the ball out of School, talking football at meal times, season, and, in that position, did some very plucky and dreaming football at night, leaves the players tackling. Though we shall lose, with great regret, rather stale when they come to play football in earnest. several old players, the prospects for next year are pro- But this result has been less noticeable this season than mising, as there are several younger players coming on is sometimes the case, and the teams have generally come who can kick, tackle, and run well already, and who up to the scratch in good condition and good spirits. only need to grow a little—and a year does wonders in Mr. G. Kerr's enthusiasm carried us gaily over the first that way—to make as good a team, at least, as the part of the season, and he infused much life into the play. School always has. The Merchiston match, of course, rather damped our ardour, but the team showed that it was made of the CLASSICAL v. MODERN.—This imporant match, which right material when, after such a knock-down blow, gave rise to a vast amount of party feeling, was played it came up smiling for the encounter with Ripon 011 the top ground, on Saturday, 24th February, and and finished off the season with so handsome a victory. resulted in a decisive win for the Modern. Willan There are three suggestions we should like to make with kicked off, and play settled for the first few minutes in regard to the football generally :— the Modern twenty-five. Wilkinson crossed the line, but the ball was brought out five yards for "held." (1) The desirability of the team as a team keeping After this the Modern had most of the game, the for- itself fit by other exercise in addition to football wards having complete mastery over the scrimmages. practice. Willan at length got over, but Adamson's kick failed. (2) The extreme importance of keeping the second Half-time score :—Modern, 1 try ; Classical, nil. game in full swing at all costs, with a view to the future. In the second half the greater part of the game was among the forwards, Willan and R. Bell being conspicu- (3) The undesirability of putting promising young ous for the Modern. A. Appleby saved several dribbles players too soon onto the first game, merely because by the Classical in a plucky manner. Willan scored two they are promising. more tries, the kicks at goal being again unsuccessful. Now, with regard to individual players, the first Shortly after this a blinding snowstorm came on, blowing mention must naturally be made of Graham. He has up the ground in the face of the representatives of the led his team really well, and has proved to be a Classical, and play continued in their twenty-five. thoroughly competent captain as well as a sound player, Several minors were registered, but it was not till close whether playing forward or three-quarter, always doing on time that S. Sadler scored behind the posts, Adamson what a captain should—leading his team, not driving it. this time converting. A hard game thus resulted in a All the three-quarters are quite up to the average at win for the Modern—the first for many years—by 1 goal, least, Fawcus being particularly neat with his kicks, as 4 tries, to nil. Willan, R. Bell, and D. Hardie played good at a drop, punt, or place-kick as any one we have hard for the winning forwards. A. Appleby shows great had for some years. N. Clark has shown good pace, promise at half-back, if he could only kick. A. Clark's but is clumsy with his hands and does not judge the fielding is probably the best of the XV three-quarters ; he fall of the ball well. Both he and A. Clark have done plays better in the centre than on the wing, and is likely some useful tackling. They should both learn to kick to be very useful next year. The following were the and punt more. Sadler was one of the best movers on teams :—Modern :—F. Adamson, back ; S. Sadler, the field and, though almost a beginner, had learnt the A. Clark, H. Sadler, three-quarter-backs ; A. Appleby, game very well, considering the short time he had had at W. Harrison, half-backs; W. Willan (Capt.), R. Bell, it. Cumberlege, though rather showy, made a very D. Hardie, Hirst, W. Hardie, C. Thew, F. Maughan, clever half-back, some of his passes out being particu- P. Jones and Downie, forwards. Classical :—Sagar, larly neat. The halves did not play into one another's back ; N. Clark, H. Fawcus, C. Maughan, three- hands enough. Ferens is a promising half, and F. quarter-backs ; Cumberlege, Hall, half-backs ; H. Adamson, in the little he has had to do, showed he has Graham (Capt.), Wilkinson, Pearce, Elliott, W. in him the makings of a useful whole back, kicking and Houldey, Hepburn, Sutherland, Allden, Thornton. I THE DUNELMIAN. 17TH 1894.

THE SCHOOL V. RIPON SCHOOL.—The closing match of W. Harrison, Bell. Willan arrived a few minutes the season was that with Ripon, played here on Saturday, after—"faint, yet pursuing." Appleby's time was 33 March 3rd. Several changes were tried in the School minutes, being 3 minutes quicker than his time last team. Adamson and A. Clark, who have not been vear. playing for some time through illness, came back into the team, Adamson changing from his usual place at half to full-back, and A. Clark taking up his position Xittle Clubs. as one of the centre three-quarters. This enabled A general meeting was held on Saturday, February W. Hardie and Graham to come forward. The School 18th. A vote of thanks to H. Sadler for his valuable lost the toss and started from the School end of the services as first Captain was carried unanimously. playground. The game at once settled in the Ripon The School Football Captain has filled his place by quarters, the Durham forwards having most of their the choice of J. Sagar. The meeting then proceeded to own way. Scrimmaging followed and Wilkinson the election of Cricket, Swimming, and Fives Captains, opened the scoring. Fawcus converted. The game the choice falling upon W. Harrison, J. Short and from start to finish needs little description. The Mayfield respectively. It was decided that, on the Durham forwards kept the ball tight, and, as the backs cessation of Rugby Football at the change of hours, got little to do, the play was not the most interesting Association games be played on Monday and Wednes- from a spectator's point of view. Half-time score :—- day evenings, and that the Singing and Reading 4 goals, 2 tries. Final score :—Durham, 6 goals, sections shall then cease to meet till next Winter, 4 tries ; Ripon, nil. The tries were scored by Sadler (4), also that the Gymnasium be opened on those evenings Graham (4), Wilkinson and Willan (1 each). H. Fawcus when they are wet. Attention was called to the kicked the goals. School team :—F. Adamson, back ; following coming events :— N. Clark, H. Fawcus, A. Clark, S. Sadler, three- The Sports. quarter-backs ; Cumberlege, Ferens, half-backs ; H. Fives Competitions. Graham, H. Wilkinson, W. Willan, D. Hardie, Hirst, This term \ Junior Run, March 10th (Entries, Saturday, W. Hardie, R. Bell, C. Thew, forwards. Mr. Mount- March 3rd). ford, of Darlington, kindly officiated as referee. Carpentering Prize. School Wild Flowers Prize. THE FIFTEEN, 1893-94. / scr On Monday, March 5th, a meeting of the old Next term ) Natural History Section Excursion, members of the XV was held to settle the final order, j Ker Cup. which was decided upon as follows :—H. Graham ' Swimming Competitions. (capt.), H. Fawcus (hon. sec.), H. Wilkinson, W. It was also decided that the members should prepare Willan, N. Clark (old members), R. Cumberlege, and keep in order a special square for Cricket practice R. Bell, F. Adamson, G. K. Walker, D. Hardie, A. and matches, and that it was necessary to keep the Clark, Ferens, S. Sadler, Hirst, W. Hardie. Little Clubs Cricket materials under lock and key. Reading Section.—22 Members. Average attend- At a general meeting of the XV held on March 6th, ance, 18. N. Clark was elected captain and R. Bell hon. secretary Singing Section.—24 Members. Average attendance, for next season. 20. The XV was photographed on Thursday, March 8th. Gymnasium.—23 Members. Average attendance, 21. Junior 1Run. Ube Science Soctetv?. The third Junior Run took place on Saturday, over Tuesday, February 20th. H. Sadler lectured on the the usual course, under the most favourable circum- colouring of lantern slides. The lecturer described the stances, both with regard to weather and the condition different paints used in the colouring of the slides and of the ground. The teams were :—• showed 130 slides to illustrate his meaning to a large DAY BOYS :—A. Appleby, Greenwell, Henderson, and highly appreciative audience. The Head Master Longden, Robertson, H. Willan. proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, and added a few words concerning the future success of the lecturer, CAFFINITES :—M. Buchannan, G. Coxon, J. Coxon, D. Hardie, Hicks, Sagar. this being his first appearance in public. Tuesday, March 6th. The 60th general meeting SCHOOL HOUSE :—G. Bell, G. Harrison, W. Harrison, of the Society was held. Mr. Whitfield then read a G. Jones, B. Sadler, Shawyer. very interesting paper on " Holland," illustrating his The Day-Boys for the second time carried off the remarks by many beautiful photographic views. The Cup with 41 points against the Caffinites' 61, and School President proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer. House 68. The running was, all round, better than in previous years, and has improved every year steadily. The greatest improvement was shown by the School 2>ebating Society. House, who scored 68 points against last year's 81. We have to congratulate the Debating Society on a Appleby, Sadler, Longden, Buchannan, Greenwell, and brilliant and successful half-term. The meetings have Robertson were the first six home, coming in in the been marked both by a uniform attendance and by the above order. Then came Jones, Hicks, Henderson, general high level of debating power that has been Sagar, G. Harrison, J. Coxon, all finishing well and exhibited. We might perhaps offer one hint. It is not strongly, followed by Hardie, G. Coxon, Shawyer, desirable that one debate should follow too closely on AR 17TH, 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 19 the lines of another, however excellent that other may Another paper describes him "as one of the very best have been. We seemed to have noticed a sameness, backs in England." He gained his International cap on almost verging- on the monotonous, in the subjects March 13th, for England v. Wales. chosen for discussion. This, however, is but a trifling defect, a spot, as it were, on the sun, and we would not C. Fogg Elliott (O.D.), President C.U.B.C., is rowing be thought hypercritical. Let us turn to more pleasant " six " in the Cambridge Eight. topics. We have nothing but praise for the active efforts of all members of the Society, from the President We have to thank the Rev. C. R. Carr (O.D.) for downwards, to make the fortnightly meetings a success. sending us some very interesting old Sports and Regatta Those members who stand high in the School cards. We may have some further remarks to make have been specially conspicuous by their exertions. about them in a future number. They may be left to enjoy the reward which the con- sciousness of success confers. Another fact may be noted as equally remarkable and not less creditable. A fR 0 w i n g. difficulty has sometimes been found in inducing the younger members of the Society to frame their views in Durham Regatta has been fixed for June 5th and 6th. the form of language. They have been eloquent in The crews have now had about a fortnight of inarticulate cries, and have revelled in frantic applause, continuous practice, and it becomes possible to form a but the comparative coldness and the sterner precision pretty fair estimate of our chances of being worthily of the English tongue has usually proved too much for represented at the Regatta. It is fortunate that we are their modesty. Exhausted, it may be, by their efforts able to lay a good foundation of solid work in the Lent in cheering on their elders to the fray, they have too term, as the early date of the Regatta makes it essential often relapsed into a stolid silence. This defect, we are that our crews should be in a forward state of prepar- happy to record, has this term been removed. Of all ation before the beginning of the Summer term. So far who have attended the meetings in the Library, not one there is every reason to hope that at the coming (we believe we do not exaggerate) has failed to speak. Regatta we shall be very well represented. Unless some Yet again, the Society has sometimes been accused, not very bad luck should overtake us we shall have three only by its enemies, but alas ! by its too candid friends, crews rowing. It is some years since we have been of not unseldom displaying a tendency to frivolousness. able to turn out more than two crews. There are not If it were so, it was a grievous fault! But it is so no many here now who remember the School third crew of longer. Each meeting this year has been characterized 1882, which entered for the City Plate and, after defeating by the greatest quiet, orderliness and decorum, and not the Town first crew, was beaten in the final by a few feet a remark has been made to which even a Quaker could by the University first crew. Our third crew this year will take exception as wanting in dignity and earnestness. enter for the Lady Herschell Plate, for which we have, We could add more, but the Editors have told us, with of late years, sent in our second crew. The second brutal frankness, that they do not want more than a crew, which consists this year of more experienced column of rubbish. We will therefore only add that oarsmen than we have lately been able to find for second the Society owes its best thanks to its active and inde- crews, will enter for the Corporation Challenge Cup. fatigable secretary. It may be of interest to O.D's if The first crew will of course, as usual, enter for the we mention, in conclusion, that the Society's future Grand Challenge Cup, and endeavour to retain the watchword will be " Requiescat in pace." It is under- Wharton Challenge Cup which it won last year. If the stood that the Science Society have offered to bear the Regatta Committee see their way to retain on the pro- cost of having this legend suitably engraved. We gramme the Ladies Plate, for racing pairs, which was tender our best thanks for this graceful act. revived last year, we shall certainly make an effort to send a crew, perhaps two crews, for this event. The first crew is at present arranged as follows :— General intelligence. S. Sadler (bow), W. Willan (2), H. Graham (3), T. G. Blunt (str.). Bow, who is practically a beginner, The Easter holidays begin on April nth. having hitherto only rowed for pleasure, is coming on very fast and, if he can manage to cure a tendency to It may interest Old Dunelmians to know that a window finish with his arms and can correct certain irregularities in memory of the late E. H. Prest (O.D.) is being placed in his swing, will make a thoroughly good bow for a in the chapel of Repton School, in which school he was school crew. "Two" rowed "three" in the second crew for some years an assistant master. Any of Mr. Prest's last year, and afterwards rowed "two" in the winning Durham friends who may wish to subscribe to this rigger crew. He is very strong and very willing, taking memorial of him are invited to send contributions to infinite pains. He was rather rough at the beginning of the Rev. F. C. Hipkins, The Priory, Repton, Burton-on- the year, and his faults of style were rather cruelly Trent. emphasized by contrast with the almost perfect swing and style of "three," but he is beginning to assimilate himself We must congratulate L. V. Lodge (O.D.) on the to the admirable model which he has to copy, and to get splendid form he has been displaying at Association blade and body in harmony with the blades and bodies in Football. A London paper, describing the University front of him. It is seldom that one can speak of a young Match, says, " Lodge was probably the hero of the game, oarsman in terms of such unqualified praise as one can and though only moderately supported at back, he use of Graham. His rowing during the late practice in played magnificently, saving his side time after time." the heavy ship has been as near perfection as one often 20 THE DUNELMIAN. [MARCH 17TH, 1894.

sees. He passes down the boat with perfect accuracy Sports f i $ t u t e s • the smartness of beginning- and finish and well- regulated swing of Stroke. SATURDAY, APRIL JTH. The second crew consists of:—C. A. Maughan (bow), Marks for Marks for Sutherland (2), N. Clark (3), H. Sadler (str.). This crew Bland Medal. Challenge Cup. rowed as a rigger crew last summer and is consequently IO 6 Open 100 Yards (heats). IO S well together. Stroke is, as usual, rowing very hard 5 3 100 Yards, under 16 (heats). but has a tendency to clip the first part of the stroke. 6 Open Hurdles (heats). 7 4 10 ' Three" is apt to bend his arms too soon and to row 10 6 Open Quarter (heats). 10 with a light blade. ''Two" is rowing in taking style 5 3 Quarter-mile, under 16 (heats). and ought to make a very good oar. He is some- 8 Open High Jump (standard, 4 ft. 9 in.). 7 what deficient in leg-work and strength at the finish 3 High Jump, under 16 (standard, 4ft. 5 in.). of the stroke. Bow swings straight and is quite at 10 6 Open Mile (heats). home in a boat. 3 Mile, under 16 (heats). The third crew are all beginners. They are :— W. Hardie (bow), A. Buchannan (2), R. Bell (3), MONDAY, APRIL 9TH. Rowlandson (str.). Rowlandson showed considerable Hurdle (final). ability as a stroke in the junior fours last summer. - Final Mile (Open and under 16). Bell is strong and a willing worker. The two bow w Open Long Jump (standard, 17 feet). 7 3 men are as yet hardly ripe for criticism, but we expect Long Jump, under 16 (standard, 15 feet). that the crew will not be far short of the standard Final 100 Yards (Open and under 16). usually reached by our second crews. Final Open Quarter-mile. Handicap Mile. ttuarp* 4 2 Half-mile, under 14 (heats).

Many Old Dunelmians will read with more than a TUESDAY, APRIL IOTH. passing regret of the death of Mr. C. E. Barnes (O.D.). 8 Throwing Cricket Ball (standard, 85 yds.). 7 He died on Thursday, March 8th, after a long and Final Half-mile, under 14. painful illness. Charlie Barnes, to use the name by Final Quarter-mile, under 16. which everyone knew him, came to School in January, Handicap Quarter-mile. 1863, and left, at the early age of 14, in December, 1864. 10 7 5 3 1 Open Steeplechase. 10 7 5 Though his school career was comparatively short, 4321 Steeplechase (under 5 feet). he has been very well known to many generations of Durham boys, as practically his whole life has been spent FIVES. in Durham, and for many years he was probably the most 6 Open. brilliant all-round athlete in the North of England, and 3 Under 16. he always had a keen interest in and affection for the Handicap. School. In 1866 he was articled to Mr. John Booth, solicitor, Durham, and in 1871 he began practice on his own account. A friend, writing of him in the Durham Correspon&ence* Chronicle of March 9th, says, 44 A clear-headed man, he had a thorough knowledge of the law. He loved his SIR,—I wish to call attention through the medium of profession, and particularly a case in which some your columns to the fact that the School library contains difficult point of law was involved. He shirked nothing no copy of either of the two following books:—(1) and was not satisfied unless he got to the bottom and "The Rejected Addresses" ; (2) " The Hunting of the root of his work." He was for many years registration Snark." M. agent to the Conservative party, and since 1883 he has been one of the most prominent and able members of 4 4 AND THE IDEM LATINE REDDITUM. the City Council. He was clerk to the Framwellgate VERDICT WAS : Moor, Chilton Moor, and Coxhoe School Boards. He was a fine cricketer, and was for many years one Little boy; Corporis exigui puer est, iuvenilibus annis ; Pair of skates ; 'AKjiriQ sub pedibus ferrea vincla nitent : of the mainstays of Durham City and County cricket. Hole in ice ; In glacie ludit: glaciem sed scindit hiatus ; He was also well-known as a brilliant football player Golden gates. Ne tamen hunc plores : aurea porta patet. in the earlier days of Rugby Union football, and he was, in the late sixties and early seventies, one of the Little boy; Uva erat, auctumno nondum variante racemos, Green plum ; Quam puer immitem (vae miserande) cupit, best oars in the North of England, at a time when the Awful pain ; Viscera nam subito ruit ultrix poena per ima : general standard of North-country rowing was higher Kingdom come. Sic avidos Orci tristia regna manent. than it is at present. He was a man of marked ability, strong, shrewd, and capable, a thorough sportsman, Little boy; Ecce iterum iuvenis qui tertius ordine prodit; Box of paint; Hunc pigmenta iuvant purpureusque color, one whose sunny, genial nature made him legions of Once alive ; Quondam inter comites viridi spectanda iuventa friends. Now he ain't. Membra rigent leto : vae ! puer ille fuit.

DURHAM: Printed .or the Proprietors by THOMAS CALDCLEUGH, at the Caxton Printing Works, 70, Saddler Street. SATURDAY, MARCH 17th, 1894. cbc Bunelmtan* VOL. II.—NO. 6. DURHAM, APRIL 7, 1894.

1R 0 w i it g. and by the Regatta will be quite a taking crew to the eye. Stroke, who is rowing very hard, is rather heavy Only one change has been made in the composition of with his hands when he is forward and is apt to be slow the crews since they were discussed in the last number of into the water. At the same time, however, he manages the Dunelmian. Practice has been carried on regularly, to make the men behind him get a fairly efficient grip with the exception of one or two off days. We have of the first part. The river has been rather dead and been glad to see a good deal of rowing apart from the sluggish lately, which has made it difficult for a light practice of the crews. Several crews of young aquatic crew to keep their blades properly covered up. But we enthusiasts have been afloat in fours and pairs, and we must impress on the second crew the fact that pace are glad to find the rising generation taking to the depends largely on covered blades. The third crew is water as naturally as ducks. We may, perhaps, be making considerable progress. W. Hardie, at bow, is allowed to encourage the young aspirants to aquatic rowing long and in good style. Buchannan, at two, was fame, to whom the prospect of a green cap seems, also rowing in very promising style, but is at present perhaps, terribly remote, by telling them of a crew of somewhat deficient in physical power. When he fills small boys, who used to go out together every half- out a bit he will probably develop into a very fine oar. holiday, and on other opportunities, some four and Lately D. Hardie, who has considerable physical twenty years ago. These small boys were ambitious, advantages, has taken Buchannan's place. Bell, and they vowed that in a certain year they would row at three, has plenty of physical power, but has together in the School crew and win the Challenge Cup. hardly learnt yet how to use his strength so as to hang The year on which they had fixed at last came. One his weight on to the handle of his oar. He is improving of the four was no longer at the School, but the other though, and will probably be all there when it comes to three did row in the crew together, and they won the racing at the Regatta. Stroke has a smart finish, Challenge Cup. We shall be very glad if some of our which would be smarter if he did not let himself sink rising oars will kindly undertake to win the Challenge down as his hands are coming in to him. He, like Cup in '98 or '99. Meantime we will do what we can stroke of the second crew, is rather slow in getting into to win it in '94. The first crew has now been for about the water when forward, but, like stroke of the second a fortnight in the light boat, in which, as is perhaps crew, somehow manages to make the rest of the crew natural, it has not been seen to such advantage as in get in. Several Old Dunelmians have given valuable the heavier ship. However, some useful work has been help in coaching the various crews, which have had at done, and some elementary difficulties have been different times the advantage of advice from Mr. C. D. conquered. There is a great deal of power in the Shafto, Mr. C. T. Fogg-Elliot, Mr. C. C. Maughan, crew and plenty of work is done. If in the month of Mr. J. M. Longden, and Mr. A. H. H. Armes ; besides practice before the Regatta next term the crew can their regular coaches. manage to get the work strictly together it should turn out to be faster than the average. At present bow and two are both somewhat faulty in matters of time Cricket prospects. and swing. Bow is apt to let his slide run away with him forward, instead of swinging rather in advance of It is as yet rather early to say with any certainty his slide. He is also rather clumsy at the finish, a fault what our prospects for the coming season are. We which is due again to a hurried slide and consequent shall have seven of last year's team back again, and ineffective leg-work. Two is a glutton for work, but as the competition for the last places in the Eleven last he has not as yet found himself quite at home in a year was very keen, we may be encouraged to hope racing boat. He fails to keep his legs on to the finish that there is a good deal of available material outside and to get his shoulders properly back. This makes the ranks of those who have already got their colours. him slow with his hands, to remedy which he is apt to We are most in need of a really good bowler. There hurry forward with his body and depress his hands, are many who can bowl moderately well, but we shall thus getting late into the water. Three is, as always, greatly miss C. Adamson, our captain of last year, rowing very well indeed, though, now that he is in the whose left-hand deliveries have been so effective for light ship, he exhibits at times a tendency to fall into his the last two or three years. Wilkinson, Fawcus, and old fault of not taking his shoulders right back. Stroke Graham all did good service with the ball last year, has been keeping the crew to a slow, steady swing and Cumberlege's lobs were useful more than once. forward, at which they ought to manage to get together. Few things are more valuable to a team than a good Length at the finish, accuracy of time at the finish, lob bowler. There is no reason why, with increasing smartness at the finish, and leg-work, are the subjects on experience and increasing command over the ball, which they ought to meditate in the Easter holidays. Cumberlege should not prove very deadly to many The second crew is also in the light ship. They are teams. F. Adamson, behind the wicket, will be as good probably better together and steadier than the first crew, as we have had for some years. We shall be without THE DUNELMIAN. A 7, 1894.

Sadler and Graham for one or two of the first matches ; Mayfield beat D. Hardie (scratched). but only for one or two, as the Regatta falls so early W. Harrison beat Hebblethwaite, 15—o, 15—o. now. The playground will need some hard work to A. Henderson beat Anderson, 15—6, 15—5. get it into condition ; but by dint of continuous rolling, Sagar, Ayton, and F. Maughan, byes. and the help of our energetic professional, Mark SECOND ROUND. Whally, we hope to get as good wickets as we did Robertson beat S. Smith, 15—3, 15—4. last year. There is no doubt that the batting last year W. Harrison beat Mayfield, 15—3, 15—3. was much sounder and better in style than usual. The Sagar beat Henderson, 15—10, 15—7. improvement was so marked as to be noticed by all F. Maughan beat Ayton, 15—3, 15—o. the old boys who were playing in the O.D. match. This advance was, of course, due to the admirable SEMI-FINAL. coaching of Mr. Wilkinson, who gave us last year the Harrison beat Robertson, 15—10, 14—15, 15—12. benefit of his long cricket experience. If we may hope to F. Maughan beat Sagar, 15—1, 15—o. obtain his help again we shall look forward with con- FINAL. siderable confidence to the coming season. While Mr. Wilkinson is instilling good style into the senior F. Maughan beat Harrison, 15-—14, 15—-2. players in the School, those who are in the Little Clubs have the benefit of Mr. Hewitt's untiring interest in SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY. their welfare. Attention paid now to the junior games February 23rd. 149th Reading. "King Henry IV" must tell on the Eleven in a year or two. (Part II), Acts I—II. March 2nd. 150th Reading. " King Henry IV " The following is the list of the cricket fixtures which (Part II), Act III, Sc. 1—End. have been arranged up to the present :— March 9th. 151st Reading. "Romeo and Juliet" St. George's C. C. . Thursday, May 24 ... . Home. Acts I—II. Newcastle Garrison .. . Saturday, May 26 .. . Home. March 16th. 152nd Reading. "Romeo and Juliet" City .. Thursday, May 31 • ,. Home. Act III, Sc. 1—End. Ripon School... .. Saturday, June 9 • ,. Ripon. Northumberland .. Thursday, June 14 ... . Home. " KING HENRY IV" (Part II). St. Peter's School, York Thursday, June 21 . .. York. Borderers ,. Thursday, June 28 .. . Home. Mr. Poole.—King. Shallow. Pistol. Epilogue. Ripon School... .. Saturday, June 30 .. . Home. Lady Percy. Mr. Blunt.--Falstaff. Messenger. Rumour. Northumberland .. Thursday, July . Home. 5 •• Pearce.—Prince Henry. Morton. Harcourt. Hastings. City .. Saturday, .. City. July 7 •• Graham.-—Bardolph. Fang. Porter. ist Drawer, Elswick Works .. Thursday, July 11 .. . Home. ist Groom. St. Peter's School, York Thursday, July 19 .. . Home. Old Dunelmians .. Tuesday, July ,. Home. Wilkinson.—Chief Justice. Westmoreland. Mouldy. 3i •• Davy. Cumberlege.—Hostess. Wart. Lord Bardolph. jfives. Gloucester. S. Sadler.—Silence. Bullcalf. Doll Tearsheet. Cole- SENIOR FIVES. ville. FIRST ROUND. Fawcus.—Lady Northumberland. Mowbray. Snare. H. Wilkinson beat A. Clark (scratched). Peto. 2nd Groom. G. Thompson beat R. Bell, 15—o, 15—o. Hepburn.—Northumberland. Archbishop. Clarence. H. Fawcus beat Hepburn, 11—15, 15—4, 15—7. Poins. Cumberlege beat C. Maughan, 15—3, 15—6. Thornton.—Page. Shadow. Lancaster. 2nd Drawer. Walton beat N. Clark (scratched). Maughan.—Feeble. Travers. Gower. Warwick. Elliott beat W. Willan (scratched). Servant. H. Sadler beat Pearce, 15—3, 15—8. Thornton beat Hardie, 15—3, 15—2. " ROMEO AND JULIET." SECOND ROUND. Mr. Poole.—Nurse. Samson, ist Citizen, ist Watch. H. Wilkinson beat G. Thompson, 15—3, 15—o. Mr. Blunt.—Romeo. Gregory. 3rd Musician. H. Fawcus beat Elliott, 15—2, 15—2. Pearce.—Lady Capulet. Cumberlege beat Thornton, 15—7, 15—10. Graham.—Paris. Page. Tybalt. H. Sadler beat Walton, 15—4, 15—9. Wilkinson.—Capulet. Mercutio. Abraham. SEMI-FINAL. Cumberlege.—Juliet. 2nd Musician. Peter H. Fawcus beat H. Wilkinson, 15—7, 15—9. S. Sadler.—Benvolio. Apothecary. ist Musician. Cumberlege beat H. Sadler, 15—1, 15—10. 2nd Watch. FINAL. Fawcus.—Prince. Friar John, ist Servant (Act I, Sc. 5 ; Act IV, Sc. 4). H. Fawcus beat Cumberlege, 15—9, 15—11. Hepburn.—Friar Laurence. 2nd Capulet. JUNIOR FIVES. Thornton.—Montague. 3rd Watch. Servant (Act I, Sc. 2, 3). FIRST ROUND. F. Sutherland beat S. Smith, 15—11, 15—7. Maughan.—Lady Montague. Balthasar. 2nd Servant (Act I, Sc. 5 ; Act IV, Sc. 2-4). Robertson beat G. Harrison, 15—7, 15—5. R 7TH, 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 23

AN OLD SPORTS CARD. old. The Handicap Mile is of older origin. It was We mentioned in our last number that the Rev. instituted at the suggestion of Mr. A. C. Bartholomew, C. R. Carr (O.D.) had sent us some old Sports and whose score of 166 against Northumberland was so long Regatta cards ; and we have now before us the Sports remembered by the members of that club, in 1871. We card for the year 1860. It announces that the "Durham are ashamed to say that we forget who won the prize School Steeplechases will be held on Saturday, March which Mr. Bartholomew that year gave for it, but we 10th, at Old Durham." Saturday, March 10th, is fancy that it must have been A. J. Wise, who managed erased, and Thursday, 15th, inserted in writing. We in the last fifty yards to repass E. H. Dykes, who started presume that it was wet on the Saturday, and we can at scratch, and had at one time passed all his opponents. imagine that some of the (now) " potent, grave, and We are unable to say how long the Quoits contest was reverend seigniors," whose names are on this card, retained as one of the classic events. It had certainly were very restless that Saturday morning in school, dropped out of the programme before 1868. and found it very difficult not to look out of the The sports began at 1.30 with the Hundred Yards. window at the weather. Possibly Dr. Holden may We notice that several of the competitors in this race have quoted to them the lines of his old friend and were also competitors in the Steeplechase, and we school-fellow, T. S. Evans :— wonder whether the walk to Old Durham, followed by the walk over the Steeplechase course at one o'clock, oi'S' otl Ka 1 vvv was a good preparation for a sprint. It was won by A. TU fjiev OfX.fl.' Vfltol> ivopy. fiifiXovs Blythman, C. R. Carr, of whom more anon, was second, WS 7rpOO"£^dvT(Ol' TUV vovv, o fie vous and M. T. Park, the late head master of Oundle, third. at^eros (car' dypuvs The " Height" Jump was won at five feet by F. H. rrj\' airo&rjjiel: Gooch, who afterwards jumped for Oxford against It was hard luck to have to wait till Thursday, and Cambridge. The Length Jump was won by A. we cannot help thinking that the head of the School Blythman, who jumped 17 feet 8 inches. C. R. Carr managed rather badly not to have induced Dr. Holden threw the Cricket ball 97 yards 1 foot, M. T. Park being to give a holiday on the Tuesday. But perhaps it was second. There were twenty-two competitors for the wet on Tuesday, too. Steeplechase, the five prize-winners being (1) C. R. " The Steeplechases."—We still look upon the Steeple- Carr, (2) P. Forster, (3) M. Creighton, (4) H. R. chase as the great event of the sports, and we may James, (5) F. H. Gooch. argue from the fact that the sports are on this card Of these, C. R. Carr was afterwards President of the officially called the Steeplechases, and used within our O. U.B.C. and distinguished himself in the schools as own memory to be currently spoken of as the Steeple- well as on the river. In winning the Steeplechase as a chases, that the other events are of later origin than preliminary to rowing in the 'Varsity Eight, he set an the great central contest. Probably originally there example which was followed in the "seventies" by LI. R. was nothing but a Steeplechase, for which all the Jones, and in 1889 and 1890 by G. C. Kerr. M. School competed. We may conjecture that on one Creighton is now Bishop of Peterborough, and may occasion the plucky fight made by some small boy possibly have forgotten how he ran, clad in a lavender against an older and taller opponent suggested the and white jersey, on March 15th, 1860, what hedges he idea of a Steeplechase for those under five feet. Then jumped, how far he was behind P. Forster, and how far by degrees other races were introduced for the benefit ahead of H. R. James. The winner of the Hundred of those who did not compete in the Steeplechases. Yards under 15 is not marked. There were nineteen The events on the card before us include a Hundred competitors for the race, amongst them such well-known Yards' Race (open), and a Hundred Yards' Race for Dunelmian names as Legard, Fish, Cherry, Chaytor, those under fifteen ; a " Height" Jump, ana Length Wilcox, Powles, Eade, James. The Hurdle Race was Jump ; Throwing a Cricket Ball ; a Hurdle Race, won by A. Blythman, with F. H. Gooch second. Among and Quoits, besides the two Steeplechases. It will be the unsuccessful competitors were E. S. Carter, whose noticed that the events were to take place at Old merry laugh and Yorkshire stories we all know well, Durham. The theory was that it was essential that and J. Gent, afterwards Ireland, Hertford, and Craven the Steeplechase should be over country less well- Scholar. known than that round the School. There is a notice The Steeplechase for those under five feet brought that " All persons entered for the Steeplechase must be out eighteen competitors, the prize-winners being (1) on the ground at one p.m., in order to be shown over R. Forster, (2) R. Colling, (3) J. Colling, (4) J. W. the course " ; so we see that the course was kept secret Budden, (5) S. C. Wise. O, for a Dunelmian Register ! till the last moment. We are unable to say when the In our ignorance we can give no information about sports were first held at the School. Probably as the these gallant winners. A. Blythman won the Quoits, number of visitors who attended the meeting increased, C. R. Carr being second. it became obvious that the School ground was most Glancing over the names on this card, and writing convenient, both for spectators and competitors. It without referring to any printed or written records, we has never, we should imagine, been found difficult to recognize the names of one Bishop, some half-dozen vary the Steeplechase course from year to year suffi- first-class men and about the same number of second- ciently for all practical purposes. The list of events class men, four Fellows of Colleges, three 'Varsity oars, contains no Mile and no Quarter. It is strange how one cricket Blue, one athletic Blue, one member of the entirely, and for how long, the Steeplechase was here Indian civil service, one member of the Ceylon civil the only recognized form of long-distance race. The service, and at least eight scholars of colleges. Not a School Mile is not more than seven or eight years bad record for the athletes of a small school ! 24 THE DUNELMIAN. [R TH, 1894.

ABOUT NOTHING. at the river. Everything suggests repose. But the At this period of the year our pages, which generally loafer will toss uneasily on his cushions ; he will some- overflow with the record of events of thrilling interest, of times howl discordant songs ; he will rock the punt matches, races, " moving accidents by field and flood," from side to side ; he will even insist on punting, and are with difficulty filled. There is not anything to record. will experience a silly satisfaction in running his punt There is not anything about which to write. Under these into a coxwainless four. But a punt pole resents the circumstances it seems to us that, having nothing to write touch of an aimless hand and Nemesis soon overtakes about, the best thing we can do is to followa distinguished our loafer. Or observe the school loafer watching a example and write about Nothing. It is not given to cricket match. All who have the gift of being able to us to wield the poet's pen which can give do nothing are stretched on rugs on the bank, and are " To airy Nothings intently watching the school captain as he skilfully and A local habitation and a name : " quickly knocks up the last twenty of his century. It is nor shall we venture into the regions of deep philosophy ; a moment when it is almost profanity to speak ; but nor, again, shall we discuss Nihilism, or allow ourselves your loafer will be noisy and restless. He will, from to stray into politics, though we have it on good sheer incapacity to sit still, roll some small boy down authority that " Nothing there like stately Nothing the bank, or he will throw grass about, or he will utter reigns." We shall discuss Nothing from a strictly a strident whoop when one of the fielders makes some circumscribed and esoteric point of view. Probably mistake. The truth is that the power of doing nothing towards the end of term many of us can understand the is the result of culture and energy, and the loafer, as we painful truth of the well-known words, know him, is neither cultured nor energetic. "Who steals my purse steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing." How well the idea of Nothing chimes in with the The contents of our purses are apt about this time to thought of the coming cricket season ! How few be nothing rather than something, and we can all fielders will miss nothing ! How many batsmen will understand the inconvenience of having nothing in our make nothing ! How few batsmen, when given out purse, and of being dependent on the chance generosity " lbw," will say nothing ! And how many of those who of a friend, or the visit of a wealthy relative, for such under such circumstances say most will know nothing necessaries of life as girdle-cakes and tomato-soup. about the real pitch and direction of the ball which Sometimes in our poverty we feel that we have even struck their legs ! How strange it will be if nothing less than nothing, inasmuch as we have nothing to happens to prevent one or other of our matches with show for the shillings which weighed down our purse St. Peter's ! Of one thing, indeed, about our cricket some weeks ago. They have all gone in the purchase we may be certain. If we are fortunate enough to get of perishable luxuries. For this depressing state of Mr. Wilkinson to give us once more the benefit of his poverty we can find no consolation in the present great experience and wonderful cricket judgment, we or in our surroundings. The only compensation may be certain that, in coaching our rising talent, he for the inconvenience of having nothing is found will omit nothing which ought to be done, and will in the prospect, which the approach of the holidays leave uncorrected nothing which ought to be corrected. gives, of doing nothing. It is well for the afflicted to There are other subjects which naturally connect them- cherish the comfort thus afforded, but we doubt whether selves with the idea of Nothing. We will not dare to the spendthrift, who has managed his finances so badly suggest that it is just possible that our three crews may as not to be master of the very moderate sum charged between them win nothing ; but, even if such should be by Mrs. Wallace for a girdle-cake, is likely to have the the melancholy result of the Regatta, we should be far cultivated and contemplative mind which is necessary from thinking that the labour expended had gained for one who wishes to do nothing satisfactorily. To do nothing. The gods who haunt rivers and are served nothing is not so easy as might be supposed. There is by bare-legged devotees in fragile boats have many a great deal of truth in the paradox that " to do nothing lessons to teach their worshippers ; and sometimes it is at all is the most difficult thing in the world and the to those who lose that they teach the best things. That most intellectual." It is easy enough not to do any- is a fact which we here know very well, because we thing, but the mere not doing anything is a very know of what sort of stuff some of those who lose are different thing from the restful and intellectual doing of made. Again, the thought of Nothing suggests the nothing. The two ideas are as different as is a park summer examinations, in which some of us, in the with deer in it from a deer-park. Just as there are endeavour to conceal the fact that we know nothing, people who in society never say anything worth saying write such an infinite deal of nothing, for which the yet who are never entirely silent, so there are those who examiner, not deceived, gives us nothing. Wilv never really do anything yet who never are entirely examiner ! On the other hand, examinations suggest quiescent. The loafer, of whom we have all seen the idea of those who have neglected nothing and specimens, never does anything, yet he is quite in- forgotten nothing and who are consequently at a loss capable of doing nothing. The pleasure of doing for nothing. The idea of Nothing, once more, connects nothing is too delicate for his grossness. You may itself with the idea of a Debating Society which debates give him a cushioned lounge in a punt on a summer's nothing ; of a Science Society which does nothing day, when the Thames is still and the water ripples scientific ; and of a School, packed with literary and gently against the sides of your craft. Large placid artistic talent, which provides nothing literary or artistic oxen come lazily from the low-lying meadows to drink for the Dunelmian.

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VOL. II.—NO. 7. DURHAM, JUNE 2, 1894.

Crtcfeet, Clark was caught at the wicket. Cumberlege received no support from any of the rest, and the innings terminated for 67. SCHOOL V. TYNESIDE WANDERERS.—This, the first match of the season, was played in very cold weather on ST. GEORGE'S. SCHOOL. May 17th. The wicket was wet and treacherous at first, R. Raggett, c Wilkinson, b H. B. Fawcus, b Bell hut improved in the course of the afternoon. A bad Clark ...... 25 F. E. Hewitt, c Bell, b Dr. J. Wreford, b Wilkinson 55 Statham start was made, Fawcus being taken in the slips off Rev. A. B. Turner, run R. F. Cumberlege, not out Adamson's third ball. A. Clark then went in but did 27 out...... 31 E. B. Thornton, b Statham o not stay long. Mr. Hewitt then joined Cumberlege and Bell (pro.), c Wilkinson, b A. Clark, c Turner, b Hatch 27 the two, batting very steadily, brought the score up to Clark 58 G. Thompson, c Carpenter, 29 before Cumberlege was bowled. Mr. Hewitt and Dr. Carpenter, b Wilkinson 1 b Bell N.Robertson (O.D. ),b Clark 3 H. Wilkinson, c sub., b Thornton brought the score to 40 before the fall of the G. Statham, b Wilkinson... 1 Statham fourth wicket. The former was bowled by C. Adamson H. Hatch, b Wilkinson ... o A. Appleby, c Carpenter, b after making 24 by steady cricket. No one else was H. Shaw, c Thompson, b Bell able to do anything with the bowling of Adamson and W. Hardie ...... 12 J. Hicks, b Bell C. Pennefather, b W. D. Hardie, c Turner, b Wilson, and the whole innings closed for 72. J. Lodge Hardie 8 Bell and Williamson came first to the wicket for the visitors. G. Hamilton, not out ... 7 W. Hardie, b Statham Wilkinson started bowling well by disposing of the Extras ...... 13 Extras latter before a run had been scored. The next wickets Total fell rapidly, until Mabane joined Adamson, and the two Total 214 67 made a splendid stand, putting on 70 runs before Mabane was caught in the Jong field by Cumberlege. SCHOOL V. NEWCASTLE GARRISON.—This match, The rest were soon disposed of. The feature of the day was played on May 27th. The Garrison won the was the brilliant innings of C. Adamson, who made a toss and went in first, but as the wicket was a little well-deserved 104 not out. The batting on the School sticky the score only reached 89. This total was side was weak, while the fielding was especially bad. fairly evenly divided among our opponents, but Lieut. Courage gave the best display of cricket. SCHOOL. TYNESIDE WANDERERS. The School bowling showed improvement, and H. B. Fawcus, c W. Wilson, J. W. Lodge (O.D.), b b Adamson Fawcus ...... 9 was steady though not brilliant. We began our R. F. Cumberlege, b D. Williamson, c Thompson, innings with a fair chance of a win, but we failed Adamson ... b Wilkinson ...... o miserably. Mr. Hewitt played a good innings, and G. A. Clark, b W. Wilson ... W. H. Wilson, c Thornton, Thompson was batting very well indeed when he was F. E. Hewitt, b Adamson b Wilkinson ...... o unfortunately run out. Wilkinson was in a long time E. B. Thornton, b Adamson A. E. Hill, run out 5 T E. Appleby, c and b W. C. Adamson (O.D.), not out 104 for his runs. W. Hardie bow led well at the end of the Wilson Rev. H. T. Hutchins, c Garrison innings, taking four wickets for eight runs. H. Wilkinson, c Bell, bW. W. Hardie, b Cumberlege 5 Wilson S. J. Crawford, b Clark ... 10 NEWCASTLE GARRISON. SCHOOL. G. Thompson, c Hutchins, A. V. Mabane (O.D.), c Major Thring, b Fawcus... 15 H. B. Fawcus, b Mayhew b W. Wilson Cumberlege, b Hewitt ... 27 Capt. Eagar, c Thornton, F. E. Hewitt, c Mann, b T. F. Wilson, c Hewitt, b D. Hardie, b Adamson ... b Cumberlege ...... 12 Mayhew ... 17 J. Hicks, not out ... Fawcus ...... 9 Tomlinson (pro.), b Cum- R. F. Cumberlege, c W. Hardie, b Adamson ... H. Martin, b Fawcus ... 2 berlege ...... 13 Mayhew, b Edwards Extras G. Bell, b Cumberlege ... o Sergt. Mayhew, c E. B. Thornton, c Mann, Extras 8 Thompson, b Fawcus ... o Mayhew ... Lieut. C. V. M. Sarel, run A. Appleby, c Fogg-Elliott, Total 72 Total 179 out...... o b Mayhew 2 Lieut. H. R. Courage, c E. Appleby, b Edwards T 0 SCHOOL V. ST. GEORGE'S.—This match w as played on Thompson, b Wilkinson 22 G. Thompson, run out 12 the School ground on Thursday, May 24th, in beautiful Lieut. J. D. Browell, b H. Wilkinson, c Fogg Fawcus ...... 1 Elliott, b Edwards weather. The visitors won the toss, and elected to bat 7 Capt. C. T. Fogg-Elliott W. Hardie, b Tomlinson 1 on a splendid wicket. The score rose rapidly, the (O.D.), b W. Hardie ... 15 W. Harrison, c sub., hundred being reached for the loss of only two men. Capt. Reddell, c Robert- Edwards ... Bell, the visitors' 44 pro.," proved in very good form son, b W. Hardie ... 1 A. Robertson, c Eagar, b Lieut. O. B. Harter, b Edwards ... with both bat and ball. His runs were obtained by W. Hardie ...... o W. Hardie, not out stylish cricket, his late cuts being particularly Bomb. Edwards, c Robert- Extras good. On going to the wickets, the School did son, b W. Hardie ... 3 badly against the bowling of Bell and Statham. Pte. Mann, not out ... 1 Cumberlege and A. Clark, however, made a most Extras ...... 6 welcome stand, and took the score to 53 before Total 89 59 26 THE DUNELMIAN. [E 1894.

IRowing. oarsmen on whom the club has depended for so long, and has to rely on its junior crew of last year. Durham Regatta is on June 5th and 6th, so that The School second crew has quickly shaken together news of the racing may reach some of our subscribers behind Sutherland, and, though it is not so fast as it almost as soon as they receive this number of the was behind Sadler, can travel at a very respectable Dunelmian. We wrote at some length about our pace. The third crew is rowing neatly and well. crews in the early days of their practice last term. Rowlandson shows considerable promise as a stroke, When last we discussed rowing matters the crews were and Bell, at 3, is learning how to use his weight and arranged as follows :—ist crew—S. Sadler (bow), strength in a boat. D. Hardie, who only began to W. Willan (2), H. Graham (3), T. G. Blunt (str.), row towards the end of last March, has quickly found S. Green well (cox.) ; 2nd crew—C. A. Maughan (bow), himself at home 011 the water, and W. Hardie is S. Sutherland (2), N. Clark (3), H. Sadler (str.), rowing smartly and prettily at bow. In addition to A. Longden (cox.) ; 3rd crew—W. Hardie (bow), the above-mentioned crews, the School will be repre- D. Hardie (2), R. Bell (3), S. Rowlandson (str.), sented by two pairs for the Ladies' Plate—which race A. Longden (cox.). was revived last year. S. Sutherland (str.), and Clark (bow), have been practising for some time past and are A good deal of steady practice was done last term. rowing nicely together, and H. Graham (str.), and Both first and second crews were well at home in a R. H. J. Poole (bow), have managed to get a daily racing ship before the Easter holidays, and it was paddle. Whatever the result of the races in which confidently expected by all who had watched the the crews take part may be, we may congratulate practice last term that the first crew as then arranged ourselves on the general condition of the School rowing. would prove a strong and speedy combination. There is plenty of rowing being done, the general style Unfortunately, these hopes were not destined to be of rowing is good, and there are several good watermen realized. Willan contracted a bad cold during the in the crews. It only remains to remind the School Easter holidays which hung about him for a long time that in all probability the world will not end before after term began. He was below his weight and was the Regatta of 1895, that as soon as the Regatta unable to do himself any justice in the boat. He had of 1894 is a thing of the past, it will be necessary to displayed such promise last term that every chance was set to work with a view to next year's crews. given to him of pulling himself together. He was The crews which will be entered for the Regatta, given two or three rests, and was sent away for a day are :—ist crew—S. Sadler (bow), T. G. Blunt (2), or two for change of air. In the end, however, it H. Graham (3), H. Sadler (str.), S. Greenwell (cox.) ; became clear that he was quite unfit for a long course 2nd crew—C. A. Maughan (bow), W. Willan (2), race, and it was decided to move him to the second N. Clark (3), S. Sutherland (str.), A. Longden (cox.) ; crew. In Willan's absence, Sutherland had several 3rd crew—as above. limes rowed in the first crew, and had performed neatly and efficiently when paddling. He, however, did not show to advantage when rowing hard for a long XL he Sports. distance. The Sports this year, as last, were arranged for three That something was radically wrong with the crew days. They took place on Saturday, Monday, and was obvious, not only from the want of rhythm which Tuesday, April 7th, 9th, and 10th. On the first day characterized their recovery and swing, and the timid most of the heats were run off, so that the principal and uncomfortable style in which the crew, as a whole, racing took place on Monday and Tuesday. We were was rowing, but also from the fact that they were favoured with good weather, and some exciting slower than the second crew. It was, therefore, finishes were witnessed. The Open Steeplechase, the decided to make a bold experiment, and H. Sadler, great event of our Sports, was won by S. Sadler, who weighs 8 st. 9 lbs., was moved from stroke of the who finished a short distance in front of his brother, second crew to stroke of the first, the former stroke of H. Sadler. The course was practically the same as the first crew moving up to 2. S. Sutherland went that of 1890, a big hedge near the top football field stroke of the second crew, and Willan 2. The change being substituted for the one near Potters' Bank, which in the first crew has worked excellent results. The this year had been cut down. B. Sadler won the crew, which was all to bits, is now rowing long, hard, Steeplechase under five feet. There was also some and clean, with plenty of life. It has improved in pace good racing in the open mile, hundred, and quarter, in the most marked way, and is sure to render a good as in several of the junior races. Most of these were account of itself at the Regatta. We have not seen carried off by Robertson and A. Appleby. In addition the other crews, so do not venture to utter any to our many Durham friends who were present to predictions. Ryton, who won the Grand last year, witness the events, we were very glad to welcome have three of their victorious crew, and have filled the Mr. Patchell and Mr. G. C. Kerr. Mr. Shafto and vacant place in the boat by the introduction of F. Bul- Mr. A. J. Wilkinson, with their usual interest in the man, so any crew which beats them will have to move School, were good enough to assist as judges in several pretty fast. The Sunderland crew is reported to be of the races. strong and fast. The University crew is at present composed entirely of Hatfield men, and had the advan- The following is a list of the results :— tage of rowing together in the University races Open 100 yds.—Semi-finals.—1, Hirst; 2, Allden. last term. The Town has lost the strong band of Won by a foot. 1, S. Sadler; 2, H. Graham. Won U , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 27 on the tape. Final.—i, H. Graham ; 2, S. Sadler. Swimming. Won by two feet. Junior 100 yds.—Semi-finals.—1, Robertson; 2, The following events will take place this term :— Downie. Won fairly easily. 1, A. Appleby, 2, E. (1) Challenge Cup. Four Lengths. (Open). Jones. Won by a yard. Final.—1, Robertson, 2, (2) Under 16. Four Lengths. A. Appleby. Won by a yard. (3) Under 14. Two Lengths. Open Quarter-mile.—Semi-finals.—1, S. Sadler; 2, (4) Object Diving. H. Fawcus. Won fairly easily. 1, H. Graham, 2, Hirst. Won by four yards. Final.—1, S. Sadler, 2, H. Graham. Won 15 yards from home by three yards. General intelligence. Time, 54 sees. H. C. Woodman (O.D.), Hulmeian Exhibitioner of Open Mile.—Final.—1, S. Sadler; 2, Allden. Only B.N.C., Oxford, obtained last term a First Class in nine came to the start, so there were no heats. Classical Mods. S. Sadler won after a good race by three yards. Time, 4 mins. 57 sees. We congratulate our old opponent, F. Mitchell, of Junior Mile.—Semi-finals.—1, A. Appleby; 2, E. Caius College, Cambridge, late of S. Peter's School, Jones. Won easily. 1, Robertson ; 2, Greenwell. York, on his wonderful form at Cricket. Won by 20 yards. Final.—-i, Robertson ; 2, A. Appleby. Won a short way from the post by a yard In the Durham University Seniors v. Freshmen Match, or two. No time taken. on May 3rd, H. C. Farmer, Univ. Coll., (O.D.), made Hurdles (open).—Semi-finals.—1, Hirst beat Wil- 106 for the Seniors, and C. R. Robertson, Univ. Coll., kinson ; 2, A. Clark beat W. Hardie. Final.—A. Clark (O.D.), took three wickets for four runs. beat Hirst by two yards. H. E. Jones (O.D.), who was well-known as a long Long Jump (open). — 1, H. Wilkinson (18 ft. 3 ins.) ; distance runner at School in the 'seventies, and after- 2, W. Willan. wards was even better known on Scottish running Junior Long Jump (under 16).—1, A. Appleby (16 ft.); grounds, is still, we are glad to see, able to move across 2, D. Hardie (15 ft. 8% ins.). country. In the eight miles cross-country handicap of the Cheshire Tally-ho Club, Jones, who received High Jump (open).—A. Clark and H. Sadler tied at 10 mins. 30 sees., finished first of a large field in the 4 ft. 10^ ins. handicap time of 33 mins. or nett time of 43 mins. 30 sees. Junior High Jump (under 16).—1, A. Appleby (4 ft. ins.) ; 2, Robertson. C. Fogg-Elliott (O.D.) has resigned the Presidency of Cricket Ball.—1, D. Hardie (82 yards) ; 2, W. Hardie. the C.U.B.C. Half-Mile, under 14.—Semi-finals.—1, Mackay ; The following O.D's are rowing in their May Boats 2, G. Coxon. 1, M. Buchannan ; 2, W. Bell. Won at Cambridge :— on the tape. Final.—1, M. Buchannan ; 2, Mackay. C- C. Maughan—First Trinity. Handicap Mile.—1, F. Sutherland (310 yds.) ; 2, W. H. Eltringham—First Trinity. Maddison (310 yds.). A big entry. F. Thew—Trinity Hall. Handicap Quarter-mile.—1, R. Bell (25 yds.) ; 2, M. J. M. Longden—Emmanuel. Buchannan (72 yds.); 3, Mackay (70 yds.). Large field. The walls of the Big School are now adorned with a list of Head Masters since 1557. It is intended to put Open Steeplechase.—1, S. Sadler; 2, H. Sadler; up shortly in the School Gymnasium a list of athletic 3, H. Fawcus. Eight started. distinctions won by the School. It is also intended Steeplechase, under 5 feet.—1, B. Sadler; 2, Green- to put up in the Gymnasium^photographs of Old Blues, well ; 3, Mackay. International Football players, and other distinguished athletes. Fives.—Handicap Fives was won by Cumberlege. The O.D. match is on July 31st (Tuesday). Mr. Poole will be glad if O.D's wishing to play in the match will (B?m nas turn. send him their names as early as possible. THE HEADMASTERSHIP. The Head Master's Prize for Physical Exercise was On Saturday, May 5th, the Dean and Chapter won last term by S. Sadler (45 points), W. Hardie appointed to the Headmastership of the School, taking second place with 30 points. There were six the Rev. W. B. Hobhouse, M.A., Senior Student and entries. Tutor of Christ Church. Mr. Hobhouse was educated Meetings of boys under 16 of each House and Day at Eton and New College, Oxford. At Eton, he was Boys will shortly be held to choose their teams for the head of the Oppidans and Newcastle Scholar. He " Ker " Cup for Physical Exercise. was an Open Scholar of New College, got a first in 28 THE DUNELMIAN. [E , 1894.

Mods., and a first in Greats, taking his degree in 1884. The notice is signed "C. R. Carr (Sec.)." The practice He was " proxime " for the Ireland Scholarship, and of making up the Eleven early in the season was con- obtained the English and Latin Essay prizes. He tinued well into the 'seventies, and somehow did not work was elected to a Fellowship at Hertford College, and so badly as might be supposed. We should be very glad afterwards to a Senior Studentship at Christ Church. if any old Dunelmian could supply us with the names of Mr. Hobhouse will enter on his work at Durham the Elevens between this date and 1868. next term. We hope, however, to have the pleasure Our next relic takes us a year further back, to the of welcoming him to Durham in the course of the Durham Regatta of 1858. Among the stewards we present month. We may, perhaps, be allowed, in the notice the name of Mr. P. S. Wilkinson, Mount name of the School, to assure him of a most hearty Oswald, whose brother, Mr. A. J. Wilkinson, has for welcome from the whole School. We feel the most many years acted as starter at the Regatta. Among absolute confidence in the future of the School under the professionals rowing at the Regatta are such heroes his guidance. as old Harry Clasper, Jack Clasper, Robert Chambers, and the Taylors. The card before us is that for the second day of the Regatta, on which the principal race Dalete. was the University Plate for Durham crews. The winners are not marked, so we are unable to say how the School crew got on against their rivals. There were G. East; King's Scholar; Day Boy; Entered Sept., three crews for the University Plate, viz., University 1891 ; IVth Form. College, Hatfield Hall, and the School. The School crew was E. T. S. Carr, J. W. Clarke, B. N. Cherry, The following boys entered the School this term :— C. R. Carr (stroke), E. H. Rawson (cox.). As the J. A. A. Orlebar, son of Rev. J. E. Orlebar, Silso crew contains two who afterwards got their " blues," Vicarage, Ampthill, Bedford ; School House ; Illrd C. R. Carr and B. N. Cherry, we may, in the absence Form. of information to the contrary, assume that they did not do badly in their races. J. O. Miles, son of J. R. Miles, Esq., The Waldens, Clapton ; School House ; Ilnd Form. We fancy that M. G. Hubback, who was stroke of University College crew, was an O.D., and that J. Far- M. W. Hogg, son of J. Hogg, Esq., Causey Park, mer, who rowed " two " in the same crew, is the father Morpeth ; School House ; Ilnd Form. of H. C. Farmer of School and University cricket fame. D. Mayfield, son of A. Mayfield, Esq., Avenue House, A feature of the Regatta seems to have been the " Wear Beverley Road, Hull ; Rev. S. B. Guest-William's Scurry," a cutter-skiff race from Count's Corner through House ; Ilnd Form. Elvet Bridge and back. Fouling was allowed, and if the ten competitors all started together they must have had B. L. Maddison, son of T. Maddison, Esq., 6, South a merry time. Each boat has a name. One University Bailey, Durham ; Day Boy ; Ilnd Form. man names his boat " B.A. !!" Those notes of J. C. Hutchinson, son of T. Hutchinson, Esq., Bam- exclamation seem to imply a previous difficulty in borough Hall, Belford ; Day Boy ; Lower Modern. gaining the right to use the coveted letters. But he passed in the end. Happy University man ! G. S. Patrick, son of J. Patrick, Esq., 89, Gilesgate, Durham ; Day Boy ; Ilnd Form. TL be 1Re citations.

SOME MORE OLD RECORDS. The Recitations were held in the Big School, on We gave some account last term of an old Sports Monday afternoon, April 9th. The competition showed a Card which we had received from the Rev. C. R. Carr marked improvement on the last two years, more especi- (O.D.). The same gentleman has sent us other ally in the Open Class. Cumberlege carried off the prize interesting relics of antiquity. We have before us a with the recitation of Clarence's Dream from " Richard notice which was posted on the School door on May III." Pearce and Walton were also good, the former 4th, 1859. The notice is headed "Cricket," and sets with a selection from Byron's " Marino Faliero," the forth that "At a meeting of the old members it was latter with the " Death of Agamemnon," from the Epic of resolved :— Hades. The class under 16 was perhaps the weakest, on the whole, though the first three, Sagar, Hicks, and " 1. That the Eleven consist of—J. A. Chalmers Hebblethwaite were perhaps up to the average. The (captain), C. R. Carr, S. R. Coxe, J. J. Humfrey, Esq., prize was awarded to Sagar, who recited " Edinburgh Henderson, A. Blythman, T. Smith, J. Chambers, J. after Flodden." There were only three competitors Esq., W. Rokeby, F. H. Gooch, C. H. Brown. for the under 14 class—F. Sutherland, W. Bell, and " 2. That the 2nd Eleven be—F. F. Dixon (captain), Shafto—but all were good. F. Sutherland was placed Park, Wise, Bailey, Warner, Forster, Cust, Powles, first. He caused much amusement among the younger senr., Dodgson, Rawson, Eade. members of the School by his recitation of " Bishop May 4th, 1859." Hatto and the Rats."

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TLhc IRegatta. FIRST TIES.—HEAT 9. Armstrong A.R.C 1 | Ryton A.R.C. 2 The dates fixed for the Regatta were, as stated in Won by half a length. our last number, June 5th and 6th. On the morning of HEAT 10. Bede College B.C i | South Shields A.R.C. ... 2 the 5th it was found that the heavy rain which had Won by half a length. fallen all night on the 4th had so increased the river, HEAT 11. already swollen by the rain of the previous days, that Durham A.R.C 1 | Sunderland A.R.C 2 rowing was out of the question. The river was coming Won easily. down at a furious pace, and in the morning was so high HEAT 12. that the steps leading down to the School landing-place Tyne A.R.C 1 | Durham School 2 were covered. During the day the water fell several A very good race, in which the School stuck pluckily feet, but as the rain continued without ceasing, it was throughout to their stronger opponents. Tyne won by feared that a fresh flood would come down in the night, a short length. and make rowing as impossible on the 6th as it had been SECOND TIES.—HEAT 13. on the 5th. Fortunately there was a complete change in Durham A.R.C 1 | Bede College 2 A ding-dong race, won on the post by a few feet. the weather about midnight on the 5th. The morning HEAT 14. of the 6th was bright and fine, and the 6th and 7th were Armstrong A.R.C 1 | Tyne A.R.C 2 almost perfect days for a Regatta. The river had risen Won easily by two lengths. again 011 the night of the 5th, but began to fall very FINAL. fast in the early morning of the 6th. Between 5 and 7 Durham A.R.C 1 | Armstrong A.R.C 2 a.m. that morning it fell more than a foot, and by The Town crew drew out just before reaching Baths 7.45 a.m. it was possible to decide, at a committee Bridge and won by a length and a half. meeting held in Mr. Ornsby's bedroom, that the The winning crew contained three O.D's. Regatta could be held. At noon, when the first crew The second crew was entered for went out for a paddle, the water was still over the THE CORPORATION CHALLENGE CUP. For a challenge cup landing-place ; but at 3 p.m., when they launched their presented by the Mayor and Corporation of the city of Durham, with set of presentation silver cups, and a gold boat to go up for the first heat of the Grand, the medal for coxswain. A junior four-oared race for amateurs. landing-place was quite clear. There was, however, Gentlemen coxswains. Short course. a very strong stream running all day. HEAT 1. Durham University B.C. :—A. E. H. Armes, W. G. L. Arm- The School was represented by three crews. The strong, R. H. Charlton, G. F. Bell (str.), B. Horner third crew was entered for (cox.) ...... a bye. THE LADY HERSCHELL PLATE. For a set of gold medals and a HEAT 2. gold medal for coxswain. A junior four-oared race in strake Sunderland A.R.C. :—B. Wilson, R. Potts, A. Burn, J. H. boats with fixed seats. For amateurs under 21 years of age. Nicholson (str.), — Common (cox.) ...... a bye. (Crews entered for the Corporation Challenge Cup and Medals HEAT 3. debarred). Short Course. Tees A.B.C. :—W. E. Jackson, W. R. Hornby, H. Sanderson, HEAT 1. F. H. Cooke (str.), E. R. Pearson (cox.) ...... 1 Armstrong A.R.C. :—R. Taylor, H. Atkinson, R. Reeve, E. Bede College B.C. :—W. W. Stringer, W. W. Westgarth, R. Manning (str.), H. Collingwood (cox.) ...... a bye. Clark, F. W. Stone (str.), H. Grant (cox.) 2 HEAT 2. A good race for half the distance, when Tees drew Durham A.R.C. :—A. W. Mirfield, R. Adamson, W. O. Angus, out and won easily. I. East (str.), S. Jackson (cox.) ...... a bye. HEAT 4. HEAT 3. Durham School B.C. (2nd crew) :—C. A. Maughan, W. Willan, Sunderland A.R.C. :—B. Branfoot, S. P. Newton, D. Spain, N. Clark, S. Sutherland (str.), A. Longden (cox.) i C. Bryers (str.), — Common (cox.) ...... a bye. HEAT 4. Armstrong A.R.C.—F. Glenton, L. Davis, G. F. Richardson, Durham School B.C. (3rd crew) :—W. Hardie, D. Hardie, R. F. Jopling (str.), M. Holmes (cox.) ...... 2 Bell, S. Rowlandson (str.), B. Sadler (cox.) ...... a bye. The School crew started very fast and at once led HEAT 5. out. Rowing very strongly and well together, their South Shields A.R.C. :—J. Barbour, H. Hall, C. McClelland, J. R. S. Park (str.), H. Young (cox.) ...... a bye. lead was never threatened, and they won comfortably HEAT 6. by a length and a half. At the conclusion of this race, Ryton A.R.C. :—H. W. Appleby, C. Farish, M. Farish, John the crew was turning round, intending to back into Mather (str.), (cox.) a bye. Brown's landing-place just above Elvet Bridge. The HEAT 7. landing-place was rather crowded, and a boat which Bede College B.C. :—T. Mole, J. W. Boggon, E. Stokoe, G. H. Gollege (str.), J. Thompson (cox.) ...... a bye. shot out from it when the School crew was half turned HEAT 8. increased the confusion. The stream was, as we have Tyne A.R.C. :—R. Bird, A. Caris, R. Borthwick, L. P. Forster already stated, running very strongly, and the result (str.), G. Duff (cox.) 1 was that the School crew was driven, broadside on, Tynemouth A.R.C. :—C. Foot, A. Jackson, C. Craig, T. Leinster (str.), (cox.) 2 against the buttress of Elvet Bridge. The boat upset Won by three lengths. and was badly smashed, and the crew had to swim. The THE DUNELMIAN. [E , 1894. coxswain, who went down under the boat, and who was Bridge. With the advantage of the inside station impeded by the rudder lines, was for a moment or two in round Elvet bend they increased their lead and were a some danger ; but, showing great coolness, he extricated clear length to the good at the upper end of Brown's himself all right, and swam to a boat which had put out landing-place, which means that, under ordinary circum- to the rescue. While all this was happening at Elvet stances, they would have been some three lengths ahead Bridge, the School first crew and Sunderland were just when the boats got through Elvet Bridge. Unluckily the starting in their heat for the Grand, and it seemed very strong stream bothered the coxswain and caused him to probable that this race would find Elvet Bridge blocked foul the arch badly. The boat floated through the bridge by the wreck of the second crew's boat, the boats which and was washed by the strong stream across the river had put off to the rescue, and the shipwrecked second into Sunderland's water. Before the School could crew. All who are familiar with the scene at Elvet Bridge straighten their boat and get fairly to work again, the when a race for the Grand is expected will understand Sunderland men were upon them and looked like winning the thrilling nature of the situation described above. on a foul. H. Sadler, however, got his crew moving We continue the history of the Corporation Challenge again and the boat got back to its own water. By this Cup. time Hatfield Hall had been reached ; Sunderland were FIRST TIES.—HEAT 5. level and had the best station to the finish. Sunderland, Sunderland A.R.C 1 | D.U.B.C 2 who had seemed dead settled when left behind early in Won very easily. the course, had had fresh life put into them by the sight of HEAT 6. their opponents, and were now rowing very strongly. Tees A.R.C 1 | Durham School ...... 2 So well, however, did the School row that the Sunder- The School rowed this race in a boat most kindly land men, though on the inside, could not get away placed at their disposal by the University. After their from them. At the Bow Corner buoy, Sunderland were ducking they had gone up to the School and got into leading by three-quarters of a length, and looked like dry flannels, and did not seem much the worse for their winning by about two lengths, especially as the School misfortune. Several alterations had to be made in the were driven further to the outside by the wreck of the boat which had been lent to them, and in consequence second crew's boat, which had eluded all attempts to they were very late in going to the start. In fact, when grasp it, and had floated down stream on the St. they reached Henderson's Lodge on their way up to the Oswald's side of the river. But the School crew was start, the Tees crew had just rowed over by order of not done with yet, and keeping at it hard to the finish, the starter. However, on seeing the School crew, the managed to decrease Sunderland's lead, and was beaten Tees men, in the' most courteous and sportsmanlike by less than half a length. way, consented to go back to the start and row the HEAT 4. race. The School crew was far from comfortable Durham University B.C.—J. S. Whitehead, E. Scott, C. D. in its borrowed boat, and did not row with its Gardiner, J. Piatt (str.), H. Wetherell (cox.) 1 usual life and dash. Notwithstanding this it made Ryton A.R.C.—F. Richardson, F. A. Bulman, F. V. H. Cooke, a great effort against a strong and fast crew, and E. Bateson (str.), M. Holmes (cox.) ...... 2 though the Tees men led from the start they could The University crew, on the race-course side, led never get clear. Just before Baths Bridge the throughout and won easily by a couple of lengths. School closed up, and for half a minute it looked as FIRST TIES.—HEAT 5. though they might possibly win, but the Tees men Sunderland A.R.C 1 | Durham University B.C. ... 2 always had something in hand, and rowing very Sunderland, on the race-course side, led from the strongly on the outside station, won by a bare length. start, being three-quarters of a length to the good at FINAL. Baths Bridge. After getting through Elvet Bridge, Tees A.R.C 1 | Sunderland A.R.C 2 they led by two lengths. The University tried hard This was another very fine race, neither crew ever round Bow Corner, but could not seriously threaten the getting clear of the other. Tees finished more strongly lead of Sunderland, who won by something over a than their opponents and won a gruelling race by length. half a length. HEAT 6. Talkin Tarn A.R.C 1 | Tyne A.R.C 2 The first crew was entered for Won easily by two lengths. THE GRAND CHALLENGE CUP. For a set of silver cups, and a gold medal for the coxswain. A four-oared race. For ama- FINAL. teurs. Gentlemen coxswains. Long course. Sunderland ...... 1 | Talkin Tarn ...... 2 HEAT I. Sunderland, on the hard arch side, led throughout. Talkin Tarn A.R.C.—W. Milburn, F. J. Tucker, W. Macdougall, The Talkin Tarn crew stuck to them very pluckily and G. F. Rutherford (str.), J. Dodd (cox.) a bye. at one point between Elvet Bridge and Bow Corner HEAT 2. looked as though they had rowed the Sunderland crew Tyne A.R.C.—B. R. Chicken, J. G. Joicey, jun., H. Mc- to a standstill. But Burn, who rowed very steadily, Gowan, H. J. Spencer (str.), C. Winship (cox.) ... a bye. soon got his men together again and, spurting away HEAT 3. Sunderland A.R.C.—P. F. Nicholson, J. Morton, A. W. G. round Bow Corner, won a hard race by a clear length. Aitken, C. W. Burn (str.), S. Jackson (cox)...... 1 The Oswald Plate for Junior Scullers was won by Durham School B.C.—S. Sadler, T. G. Blunt, H. Graham, C. Shortt (O.D.), of the Ryton A.R.C. There was also H. Sadler (str.), A. L. S. Greenwell (cox.) ... 2 a four-oared race for local professional crews ; and a The School crew started fast and led from the first pair-oared race in strake boats with coxswains, for stroke. Drawing away down the race-course, rowing which there were five entries, and which was won by very long and well, they were a length ahead at Baths the representatives of Hatfield Hall. U , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN.

During the afternoon the Band of the Carabiniers HEAT 1. Sunderland A.R.C. :—B. Wilson, T. Potts, A. Burn, J. H. played in the enclosure, and the same band played at Nicholson (str.), Common (cox.) ...... a bye. the Promenade Concert in the Wharton Park at night. HEAT 2. The Wharton Park was prettily illuminated, and the Durham School B.C. :—C. A. Maughan, W. Willan, N. Clark, attendance at the concert was the largest on record. S. Sutherland (str.), A. Longden (cox.)...... a bye. We hear that the money taken at the gate of the HEAT 3. Armstrong A.R.C. :—F. Glenton, L. Davis, G. F. Richardson, enclosure in the afternoon was considerably more than F. Jopling (str.), M. Holmes (cox.) a bye. in any previous year, so altogether the attendance at HEAT 4. the Regatta seems to have been very good. Durham A.R.C. :—A. W. Mirfield, R. Adamson, W. O. Angus, I. East (str.), S. Jackson (cox.) ...... scr. On the second day, June 7th, the third crew was Durham University B.C.:—A. E. H. Armes,W. G. L. Armstrong, entered for R. H. Charlton, G. F. Bell (str.), B. Horner (cox.) rowed over. THE JUNIOR STAKES. For a set of silver-mounted horns, and a HEAT 5. silver medal for coxswain. A junior four-oared race in strake Durham School B.C. ... 1 | Sunderland A.R.C...... 2 boats, with fixed seats. For amateurs under 21 years of age. The School crew7, rowing in their own boat, which had Crews entered for the Corporation Challenge Cup, the Medals, been patched up sufficiently to use for the day, rowed and the winners of the Lady Herschell Plate, debarred. Short course. very well indeed. They led from the start and won HEAT I. decisively by something over a length. Bede College B.C. :—T. Mole, J. W. Boggon, E. Stokoe, G. H. HEAT 6. Gollege (str.), J. Thompson (cox.) ...... 1 Armstrong A.R.C...... 1 | Durham University B.C. ... 2 Durham School B.C. :—W. Hardie, D. Hardie, R. Bell, Won easily by two lengths. S. Rowlandson (str.), B. Sadler (cox.) .. 2 FINAL. Won in very decisive fashion by three lengths. Durham School B.C. ... 1 | Armstrong A.R.C...... 2 HEAT 2. The School crew took the lead early in the race, and Ryton A.R.C. :—Appleby, C. Farish, M. Farish, John Mather, won by two lengths. (str.), (cox.) ...... 1 The first crew was entered for Sunderland A.R.C. :—B. Branfoot, S. P. Newton, D. Spain, THE WHARTON CHALLENGE CUP. For a challenge cup presented C. Bryers (str.), Common (cox.) ...... 2 by Mr. J. L. Wharton, M.P., with presentation gold medals, The crews rowed away at a great pace, Sunderland and medal for coxswain. A four-oared race, for representa- leading out, and beyond the enclosure they were a tives of amateur clubs in the city of Durham. Long course. length in front. Ryton drove up to them then, and at HEAT I. Durham University B.C. :—J. S. Whitehead, E. Scott, C. D. Baths Bridge were a quarter of a length behind. Gardiner, J. P'latt (str.), H. Wetherell (cox.) 1 A terrific race to the finish was won by Ryton by two Bede College B.C. :—W. W. Stringer, W. W. Westgarth, R. feet. Clark, F. W. Stone (str.), H. Grant (cox.) 2 HEAT 3. At the enclosure there was little to choose between Tynemouth A.R.C. :—C. Foot, A. Jackson, C. Craig, T. Leinster (str.), (cox.) scr. the crews, though the University were slightly in front. South Shields A.R.C. :—J. Barbour, H. Hall, C. McClelland, The University crew drew away at Baths Bridge, and J. R. S. Park (str.), H. Young (cox.) a bye. at the short course winning post were two lengths in HEAT 4. front. The University then completely left their oppon- Armstrong A.R.C. :—R. Taylor, H. Atkinson, R. Reeve, E. ents behind, and won by six lengths. Manning (str.), H. Collingwood (cox.) 1 Tyne A.R.C. :—R. Bird, A. Caris, R. Borthwick, L. P. Forster HEAT 2. Durham School B.C. :—S. Sadler, T. G. Blunt, H. Graham, H. (str.), G. Duff (cox.) 2 A capital race, producing another exciting finish Sadler (str.), Greenwell (cox.) ...... 1 early in the afternoon. Armstrong led a length at the Durham A.R.C. :—A. W. Mirfield, R. Adamson, W. O. Angus, I. East (str.), S. Jackson (cox.) ...... 2 Baths Bridge, but the Tyne came up hand over hand, The School crew led away, and were something like and looked like winning. Armstrong, however, half a length in front at Baths Bridge. The Town responded gamely to the challenge, and won by half a drew up nearly level at the short course post, but the length. School crew with the easy arch went through Elvet FIRST TIES. —HEAT 5. Bridge over a length in front, both crews grazing the Bede College B.C i | South Shields A.R.C. ... 2 buttresses with their oars. The School crew maintained A severe struggle. Bede, however, always had a their lead without any difficulty to the finish and won, trifle the best of it, and won after a capital finish by a without being quite fully extended, by two lengths. good length. FINAL HEAT. HEAT 6. Durham School ...... 1 | Durham University ...... 2 Armstrong A.R.C 1 | Ryton A.R.C. 2 The University crew made a great effort to win this The Armstrong crew always held the lead from the race. Both crews started fast, but the School were the enclosure, and won very easily by a length and a half. first to show in front, and at the enclosure the green FINAL. flag was half a length to the good. The University Bede College B.C i | Armstrong A.R.C 2 crew then made a determined effort, and between the A desperate race to Baths Bridge, after which Bede enclosure and Trainers' landing drew up level, and College drew away and won by a length. possibly led for a stroke or two. This was the critical The second crew was entered for moment of the race. Had H. Sadler allowed himself THE MEDALS. For a set of gold medals, and a gold medal for to be bustled, the School crew would probably have got coxswain. A four-oared race. For crews entered for the short and gone to pieces. As it was, Sadler rowed Corporation Challenge Cup (the winners of which on the with admirable judgment. Knowing that he had the previous day are debarred). Short course. The winners of the Lady Herschell Plate have the option of entering for this station to help him round Elvet bend, he took no notice race. of the efforts of the University stroke ; if anything, he 32 THE DUNELMIAN. [E 1, 1894. slowed down a bit. Rowing long, clean, and hard, the The band of the Carabiniers again played in the en- School drew away again, and led through Baths Bridge closure in the afternoon, and again at night from 8.30 till by half a length or thereabouts. Still the University 10 p.m., when there was the usual display of fireworks. men stuck to their work, and would not be shaken off. The attendance at the Regatta and fireworks was very At the upper end of Brown's landing-place the School was large. leading by a bare length. Most unfortunately the Univ- On Friday night the Regatta Ball took place in the ersity coxswain fouled the arch, and when the boats were Assembly Rooms, and was a great success. straight, after Elvet Bridge, the School were two and a half lengths to the good. At this point, as the University The School has every reason to be satisfied with the had the best of the station to the finish, it looked as result of the racing. The third crew rowed quite as though a length would be about the distance by which the well as was expected. Their style was good and they School would win, but the School boat was now travelling proved themselves quite worth their colours. They were much the faster of the two. In spite of having the physically much weaker than their opponents, and in a outside, the School crew increased their lead to the tub four physical strength is bound to tell. The second finish and won by three lengths. The University crew crew rowed very well indeed. It had been feared, when never once looked dangerous between Elvet Bridge and Sadler was moved from stroke of this crew, and the finish. Over and over again, with the course promoted to the same seat in the first crew, that the buoyed out as it is now, we have seen the inside at Bow chances of the second crew were hopelessly damaged. corner bring the crew with that station up quite a length Sutherland, however, soon got the men behind him and a half, so that the School crew, to increase its lead together, and showed to great advantage when racing. as it did between Hatfield and the finish, must have They were long, smart, and lively ; and that they were been rowing very fast. not deficient in the grit, which is so characteristic of Durham oarsmen, is proved by the way in which they Since the Regatta we have been assured most con- raced after their accident on the first day. As the fidently that but for fouling the bridge the University Head Master, speaking at the Regatta supper, aptly must have won. It is always unprofitable work to said of them— discuss what " would have happened " in a boat race. We are content to record what did happen, and to offer " Merses profundo pulchrior exiet." our gallant rivals our sincere sympathy on their misfor- The victories of our second crews are few and far tune ; knowing, from our own experience on the first day between. In '58 they won the Stewards' Plate (now the of the Regatta, how provoking such accidents are. Corporation Cup). They won the same race in '73, and won the Medals in '79. The School was also represented in THE LADIES' PLATE. A pair-oared race for amateurs, for a pair The first crew rowed in a style worthy of our best of silver cups. Short course. traditions, and that is saying a good deal. H. Sadler FINAL. at stroke rowed so well that it is not too much to say Tyne A.R.C.—B. R. Chicken, H. J. Spencer 1 that he made the crew. A fortnight before the Regatta, Durham School B.C.—N. Clark, S. Sutherland 2 when he came into the boat, the crew, which had been H. Graham and R. H. J. Poole had also entered for practising, with a break caused by the Easter holidays, this race, but being drawn against the other School since the beginning of March, was short, lifeless, pair they scratched. Clark and Sutherland had to get dispirited, without cohesion, and without pace. In a into their boat and row this race immediately after the fortnight Sadler had got his crew thoroughly together ; final of the Medals. The Tyne pair (who had a much they were rowing long, with plenty of life, had a good lighter boat, the School boat having been built for hack body swing, good leg work, and good pace. Well as work on the Cam) led out at once. Sutherland and Sadler had rowed in practice, he surpassed himself when Clark, however, were rowing very well and, steering racing. The way in which he rowed from Elvet Bridge better than their rivals, were not more than three- to the finish in the race against Sunderland was in itself quarters of a length behind at the enclosure. Towards sufficient to stamp him as a stroke of the very first class. Trainers' landing the School pair came too far in, and It so happened that quite an assembly of old North- went rather wide on the outside station between Baths' country oars had gone down to see the finish of this Bridge and the finish. The consequence was that, race, partly moved by curiosity to see how the though hard pressed, the Tyne men always retained experiment of such a light stroke would answer. They the lead and won by a length. were one and all most enthusiastic in their praises. The Mayor's Plate, a sculling race for the champion- Sadler again showed admirable judgment in both races ship of the Wear, was won by Mr. T. Bourn, of Ryton, for the Wharton. The Town crew was too good to allow who, in the final heat, easily defeated Mr. S. M. Boyd, the School to ever really ease up. It was not good a sculler who has more than once shown up prominently enough to fully extend the School crew. Sadler grasped at Henley. We much wish that Mr. Bourn would go the situation at once, and after the first three minutes in for the " Diamonds." We are convinced that he is kept his men working hard, but at a comparatively slow, a sculler of a very high class. comfortable stroke, which took no more than was The City Member's Plate, a four-oared race for absolutely necessary out of them. Again, in the race senior crews (the winners of the Challenge Cup barred), against the University, he kept his head at the critical was won by a Sunderland crew, who defeated the moment when the University were making a very fine Talkin Tarn, Tees, and Tyne crews. effort between Trainers' landing and Elvet Bridge, and declined to be bustled in the early part of the race ; There was a handicap four-oared race for professional but after Elvet Bridge, set his crew at it in a way crews, which was won by a Durham crew, in which which got every ounce out of them. 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saying that Graham was first-rate. Never did he show good sound cricket and has only to be careful not to his class better than in the period before Sadler came in fall into tricks. Fawcus also will do well if he will at stroke, when the crew was uncomfortable and the allow his body to be more flexible and bend well over rowing all at sixes and sevens. He alone was quite the ball, not drawing away from the nasty ones, but unaffected ; he never lost any of the ease and polish of his resolutely dropping on to them. He must also swing style, and his watermanship seemed equal to any his bat a little straighter, for in playing out it often emergency. He has improved in swing back since last describes a curve. Wilkinson is playing well forward year. S. Sadler, at bow, whose rowing had been some- but has developed great weakness in his back play ; he what variable during practice, was all there when it should draw his left foot back a little, nearly up to the came to racing. His blade was as good as any in the right, and standing firmly on both feet meet the ball final heat of the Wharton. He is going next term to about opposite his right knee with a perfectly upright Jesus College, Cambridge, where he has great Dunelm- bat. Thompson is one of the most improved men in the ian traditions to maintain. Eleven ; if he will constantly go on developing more flexibility of body, getting well over the ball, and, by Of the other crews, the winners of the Grand were letting his left shoulder and arm go free, hit straight hardly up to the average. They worked very hard for instead of across, he will turn out a very useful bat. their victory and raced very pluckily. The Ryton crew But he should always remember that no man can be a was slow. They were under-boated, not properly cricketer without patience. together, and, it was whispered, not properly trained. The finest oar alive can't race over the Durham course The rowing cricketers have scarcely begun yet, but without proper training. The University crew was much will be a valuable addition to the team. Graham played faster than usual. They had rowed a good deal together, a good game last year, and doubtless will again. The and had a very good new Clasper boat. They did some same can be said emphatically of Sadler, his chief fault very fast times over the course just before the Regatta, at present being moving about too much when he plays but a good many people in estimating their pace by these at a ball. times quite forgot to allow for the strength of stream The rest are in a too elementary stage to discuss here. and wind. The Town crew was much better than at Robertson must give up trying to hit straight balls to one time seemed likely. They were quite good enough leg, and the younger Appleby must learn to let his bat to have made a creditable show if they had gone in for swing straight. The elder Appleby shows promise, but the Challenge Cup. As it was they contented themselves is at present deficient in strength; he should play with a with the Lady Herschell Plate on the first day, and light bat. Harrison I have only seen in matches, but entered for the Wharton on the second day. under the fostering care of Mr. Hewitt he seems to be showing great promise. Mr. Hewitt's attention to the The School crews were :— junior game is certain to be of great benefit to future FIRST CREW.—S. Sadler (9 st. 13 lbs.), T. G. Blunt (10 st. 9 lbs.), elevens. H. Graham (11 st. 9 lbs.), H. Sadler (str.) (8 st. 9 lbs), S. Greenwell (cox.). There is one fault which most of the Eleven have, SECOND CREW.—C. Maughan (9 st.), W. Willan (10 st. 10 lbs.), which is lifting the left foot and so throwing the body N. Clark (9 st. 10 lbs.), S. Sutherland (str.) (11 st. 5 lbs.), A. Longden back in their back play. It is a difficult trick to cure (cox.). but must be watched carefully. THIRD CREW.—W. Hardie (9 st. 8 lbs.), D. Hardie (10st. 10lbs.), R. Bell (10 st. 8 lbs.) S. Rowlandson (str.) (9 st. 4 lbs.), B. Sadler And now one word more, and that personal. I have (cox.). to cordially thank every one of the team for the great We have to thank several gentlemen who have at consideration and kindly feeling which they have shown different times helped to coach the crews, especially Mr. towards me. Although it is not very pleasant to be Shafto, who, besides his help on the river, entertained constantly criticized, they have always displayed the first crew to lunch on both Regatta days. most excellent temper, and have done their utmost to carry into practice such rules as I have been able to give them, thereby making my duty exceedingly Crtcftet- pleasant. I wish them all success for the rest of the season and wish that I might be there to see it.

PARTING WORDS FROM MR. A. J. WILKINSON. A. J. W., June 13th. I must write a few parting lines about the School SCHOOL V. CITY.—This match was played on cricket, although, owing to meteorological causes, there Thursday, May 31st. The wicket was very wet, as it has been so little of it. The few matches that have had rained for several days. In fact there was some been played up to the date of writing have not been doubt as to the possibility of play. The School batted altogether unsatisfactory, considering the weakness of first, Fawcus and Cumberlege going in to face the the School bowling and the small amount of possible bowling of the Rev. G. W. Firth and Wilson. Runs came practice and coaching. A wise discretion has been slowly, but 27 had been scored before Fawcus was caught exercised in not allowing the bowlers to become stale by and bowled by Howe, who had relieved Wilson. Mr. hammering at the nets, with the result that they are Hewitt then came in, but did not stay long, being caught bowling crisply and a nice length. after making five. Wilkinson hit his wicket when he had As to the batting, with care there should be a great made one ; and then Thompson joined Cumberlege, and improvement before the end of the season, some of the the two made a very useful stand before the former team showing much promise. Cumberlege is playing was bowled by Wilson. Cumberlege was the next to THE DUNELMIAN. 34 [E , 1894. go, having made 23 by very steady play. A. Appleby General Jntelltgence. and Harrison batted well for their runs, and eventually the innings ended for the total of 75. The City sent in Wilson and Lodge, who were only a short time together, At a meeting of the Boat Club on Monday, June nth, when Lodge was caught in the slips. Mr. Firth did H. Graham resigned the Captaincy of the Boats and H. not survive an over, but cut underneath a short one to Sadler was elected to succeed him. the off, and was taken in the slips. Here Wilson had to retire, having made 20 in good style. Barmby and The following were elected to King's Scholarships by H. Hutton hit off the runs and the match was abandon- the Dean and Chapter, on June 15th :—Seniors—J. ed owing to the rain. Scores :— Shawyer, K.S., from Durham School ; A. Henderson, K.S., from Durham School ; A. Maughan, from Mr. SCHOOL. CITY. H. B. Fawcus, c and b Howe 11 W. R. Wilson, retired ... 20 Tarver's, Newcastle. Juniors—W. Barradell-Smith, R. F. Cumberlege, b Wilson 23 J. W. Lodge, c Cumberlege, from Durham School ; P. Henderson, from Durham F. E. Hewitt, c T. Hutton, b b Fawcus ...... 6 School; G. Mackay, from Durham School; H. St. B. Green ... 5 Rev. G. W. A. Firth, c Cum- Holland, from Bow School, Durham (Mr. Bramwell) ; H. M. Wilkinson, hit wkt, b berlege, b Fawcus ... 1 Green ...... 1 H. T. Barmby, not out ... 32 A. Heskett, from Penrith Grammar School ; H. F. G. Thompson, b Wilson ... 14 H. J. Mohun, b Cumberlege 1 Mohun, from Mr. Castley's, Durham. E. Appleby, c Howe, b Green o H. Hutton, not out ...... 14 A. Appleby, c Adamson, b J. J. Howe, ) Firth 7 J. E. Green, I We congratulate Mr. O. T. Perkins, who was one of E. Thornton, b Firth ... o T. Hutton, > did not bat. the Assistant Masters here from 1882-91, and who left A. Robertson, run out ... 1 J. Adamson, us to take work at Wellington College, on being elected W. Harrison, not out ... 10 W. Thompson, W. Hardie, b Firth o to a Tutorial Fellowship at University College, Oxford. Extras 3 Extras ... H. Eltringham (O.D.), Trinity College, Cambridge, Total Total for four wickets 76 75 has been placed in the second class in the Natural Science Tripos. SCHOOLS. NORTHUMBERLAND.—This match was played on Thursday, June 14th. The wicket was still some- L. V. Lodge (O.D.), Magdalene College, Cambridge, what soft, and difficult to bat on. The School won the has been placed in the third class in the Mathematical toss and went in, Cumberlege and GraViam going first to Tripos. the wickets. Both were batting well and looked like making runs when Graham was unfortunately run out. H. Eltringham (O.D.), Trinity ; C. Maughan (O.D.), Sadler came next but was bowled by Wilson before he Trinity; F. Thew (O.D.), Trinity Hall; J. M. Longden had made any. From this point a rot set in, no one doing (O.D.), Emmanuel, rowed in their College boats in the anything with the bowling except Wilkinson, who was in May Races at Cambridge. a long time for his eight runs. The whole innings closed for 54. W. H. Wilson bowled well for the visitors, taking six wickets for 18 runs. Northumberland started The Speech Day is on August ist. The O.D. match badly, losing one wicket before a run had been scored. is on July 31st. Mr. Poole will be glad if Old Dunelm- Wilson, Burbridge and Bell batted well for the visitors, ians wishing to play will send him their names as soon though the former was missed before he had made 10. as possible.

SCHOOL. NORTHUMBERLAND. The first of our matches with Ripon School had to R. F. Cumberlege, c Deane, H. B. Thompson, c Wilkinson, be abandoned on account of the weather. b Wilson 19 b Fawcus ...... 7 H. Graham, run out ... 3 W. H. Lishman, c Robertson, S. A. Sadler, b Wilson ... o b Graham ...... o C. J. Sadler (O.D.) was married on Wednesday, June H. B. Fawcus, b Blair ... 3 A. E. Bell, b Fawcus ... 13 20th, at Holy Trinity Church, Stockton, to Amy, eldest H. M. Wilkinson, b Blair 8 W. H. Wilson, b Cumberlege 22 daughter of Major R. Ropner, of Preston Hall, Stockton. G. Thompson, c Sample, b W. B. Sowerby, c Robertson, Wilson o b Fawcus ...... o We wish them many years of all possible happiness. E. Appleby, c Burbridge, b C. F. Blair, b W. Hardie... 12 Wilson o J. P. Jobling, c Fawcus, b We have also to congratulate and offer all good A. Appleby, b Blair ... o Wilkinson ...... 1 A. Robertson, b Wilson ... 1 M. T. Scott, c Cumberlege, b wishes to R. Ford (O.D.), late of the Royal Marines, D. Hardie, b Wilson ... 1 Wilkinson ...... o now of the A.S.C., who was married on June 9th, at E. Thornton, not out ... 6 H. W. Sample, c Wilkinson, St. Mary's, Bryanston Square, to Mrs. Alice Hope W. Hardie, b Blair ... 3 b Graham ...... 8 Lockley, widow of the late Capt. R. H. Lockley, and Extras 10 W. H. Burbridge, not out 27 W. E. Deane, b Graham ... 11 youngest daughter of the late Major-General J. J. Hall, c D. Hardie, b W. Balmain, R.A. Hardie 15 Extras 1 A. H. Chaytor (O.D.) was called to the Bar on June Total ... 54 Total 117 6th.

DURHAM: Printed or the Proprietors by THOMAS CALDCLEUGH, at the Caxton Printing Works, 70, Saddler Street. SA TURD A , E , 1894. ZTbe SDunelmtan* VOL. II.—NO. 9. DURHAM, AUGUST 4, 1894.

I 884-1 894. Marshall has seen School crews win the Grand Challenge Cup once, and the Wharton Challenge Cup four times. The School has reached the close of another chapter He has sent out two Presidents of the C.U.B.C., a in its history. The end of the present term marks the Captain of the English XV, and two other International end of a Headmastership. Another name has been football players. He has seen School elevens and fifteens added to the distinguished roll which now adorns the which have done at least as well as the elevens and walls of the Big School. Another portrait has been fifteens of any previous epoch. It is in his Headmaster- added to the School Library. Ten years and a ship that the gymnasium has been founded ; and he has term have passed since Mr. Marshall began his work at seen the building of a new boat-house, as well as of new Durham, and now the time has come when he is to bid class-rooms. These facts are sufficient to show that in farewell to the School and when the School is to submit the administration which has won such solid scholastic its future to fresh guidance and other hands. Ten years success there has been nothing narrow or pedantic. is a long time in the life of a man. In ten years a man So much for what has been achieved. But there are strikes deep roots in any place ; and there must be few things which are more important than tangible results ; indeed who would not be conscious of a wrench on and, measuring by deeper tests, we believe that Mr. leaving Durham after ten years of vigorous and anxious Marshall's successor will find that he has much for which work in Durham School. The School, which is ever to thank Mr. Marshall. Mr. Hobhouse will succeed to quick to appreciate good work done for it, is also quick the command of a School full of vigorous life, to understand and reciprocate affection felt for it. If it thoroughly loyal, thoroughly united ; and to the is not without emotion that Mr. Marshall says farewell command of a House which will long be penetrated, we to the School, it is certainly not without emotion that hope, by the spirit of Mr. Marshall's last head boy. the School says farewell to Mr. Marshall, and bids him When a retiring Head Master leaves in a School vigour, God-speed in his new work. " Dunelmensibus suis " loyalty, union, a sound tone of life, and a good monitorial are words which Mr. Marshall has inscribed on the tradition, it seems to us that he leaves also to the Challenge Cup which he has lately presented to the School a claim to be long remembered with affection School. We venture to believe that there is no one in and gratitude. the School who does not appreciate the delicate and genuine love for the School expressed in these words. Ten years is also no inconsiderable period in the life of a school, even of a school which measures its past not DEATH OF THE REV. B. C. CAFFIN. by years but by centuries ; and, at the close of a ten years' Headmastership, it is natural to ask what has The Rev. B. C. Caffin, Vicar of Northallerton, late been done and what is the vitality of the School? We Second Master of the School, died at Northallerton on venture to think that Dunelmians of the last ten years Tuesday, July 17th. The cause of death was have no reason to be ashamed of their record, and that pneumonia. Mr. Caffin was a scholar of Worcester Mr. Marshall may congratulate himself that in the College, Oxford, and obtained a first-class in Lit. Hum. closing period of his thirty years' school work his labours in 1850. He was then elected to a Fellowship at for his pupils have certainly been marked by success. Worcester, and obtained the Denyer Theological Prize During the past ten years Durham has not had the in 1854 and 1855, and the prize for a poem on a sacred advantage of large numbers or of exceptionally brilliant subject in 1866. He worked in Oxford as Fellow and material ; and it is therefore a mark of real solid work, Tutor of Worcester and, for three years, Rector of and sound teaching, that in this period the School has Carfax, until 1863, when he was appointed to the second- won fifteen Open Scholarships and ten Open Exhibitions mastership of the School. In 1877 he was appointed at Oxford and Cambridge, besides minor successes at by the Dean and Chapter of Durham to the Vicarage Durham University. In addition to this, the honour of Northallerton. Of his work at Northallerton it is not list during Mr. Marshall's Headmastership includes the our province to speak. The beautifully-restored church, Bell University Scholarship, and the Chancellor's Medal and the love and respect of all classes of his parish- for Law, at Cambridge ; and the Senior University ioners, a love and respect which was only a few weeks Greek Testament prize at Oxford. In this period the ago most strikingly manifested, are sufficient testimony School has won, at Oxford and Cambridge, nine first to the character of his work in his parish. classes, twenty second classes, and two Fellowships. Of the only two sent up from the School direct for In the fifteen years during which Mr. Caffin was Army Examinations one passed into Woolwich, the Second Master, he impressed himself very deeply on other into Sandhurst. the history and traditions of the School. It is a remarkable fact that, th'ough it is now seventeen years Nor have these successes been won by any undue since he left Durham, and though to most of the cramping of the free, vigorous Dunelmian spirit. Mr. present generation of Dunelmians he was hardly known 36 THE DUNELMIAN. [ TH, 1894. by sight, the members of the Second Master's House It will interest many Old Dunelmians to know that a still call themselves Caffinites. To all Old Dunelmians Brass with the following inscription has lately been who knew him, especially to old Caffinites, the news of placed on the walls of the Big School :— his death will come as a painful shock, and there will Edvardus . Henricus . Prest. be the deepest sympathy for Mrs. Caffin, who is herself Hujusce . Scholae . Dux . A.S. M.D.CCC.LXXV . just recovering from a long and dangerous illness, and for the other members of Mr. Caffin's family. Deinde . Coll . Jesu . Cantab . Scholaris . Et. Hie . Et. Illic . Inter . Remiges . Celeberrimus . If ever man wore the "white flower of a blameless Pius . Comis . Omnibus . Amabilis . life " from early manhood to old age it was Benjamin Cum . Scholas. Ad. Barnardi. Castrum . Sitse . Prseesset. Charles Caffin. He had a great store of learning, Immatura . Morte . Abreptus . Est. and rare width of mental power, but his contemporaries A.S. M.D.CCC.XCIII. at Oxford, his pupils at Durham, and his parishioners at Northallerton, knew him best as a man of Amici. Mcerentes . P. C. wonderful goodness. No one could know him, however slightly, without being conscious of the simple and L. V. Lodge (O.D.) and C. Adamson (O.D.) have genuine goodness which glowed in his face, and been playing cricket for Durham County. inspired him in every word and action. But those only who were privileged to know him best knew what a The Editors of the Dunelmiati for the coming year are wealth of quiet and sympathetic strength lay deep down R. F. Cumberlege and J. Shawyer. in that gentle nature. How wide his sympathies were ; how many sorrows he has lightened ; how many wandering feet he has set straight, no one can (Spm it as i 11 m. accurately know or tell, for those who owe him most are least able to tell how much they owe. What is best must remain unspoken : there is much which it would PHYSICAL EXERCISE. be a kind of sacrilege to attempt to put into words. No record can ever present him as he was in his home and to his friends. But no one who was ever privileged "KER" CUP. so to know him can forget the almost ideal loveliness of The competition took place on Friday, July 20th. his domestic happiness, and the lofty level of his Teams were entered by the School House and Day ordinary life. A brilliant scholar, an earnest teacher, Boys, and some very good work was shown. The an ideal parish priest, all these things he was, and for result was in favour of the Day Boys, who scored 73^ all he was honoured ; but better than the scholar, the points to the School House 58^. The teams were :— teacher, the clergyman, was the man himself as he was known to his servants, his friends, his family, in the SCHOOL HOUSE.—B. Sadler (leader), E. Jones, G. Jones, home which was illuminated through and through by Miles, Hogg, and G. Bell. the radiance of his personal goodness. DAY BOYS.—A. Appleby (leader), Robertson, Green- well, Houldey, Henderson, and W. Bell. In future, the competition will take place in the Christmas Term, and will be limited to boys under 15 General intelligence. years of age.

Next term begins on Thursday, September 20th. SWIMMING SPORTS. The annual sports took place on Monday and Boarders return on Wednesday, September 19th. Tuesday, July 9th and 10th, before a large crowd of spectators. Seven events should have been contested, but the entries were so few that the events were reduced L. H. Booth (O.D.) got a Second Class in the Law to two, namely, the Open Four Lengths, and the Life Tripos at Cambridge. Saving. The former was won, after a fine race, by H. Sadler, in 1 min. 10 sees, by a couple of feet from C. Shortt (O.D.) won at the Tyne Regatta, on July W. Hardie. For this event the Head Master has 2ist, the sculling race, which carries with it the Amateur presented a very handsome Challenge Cup. The life- Championship of the Tyne. saving competition produced a fair number of entries. The majority of the competitors, however, did not go the right way to work to bring out the dummy (painted The Head Master has presented to the School a from life by a local artist), but would have inevitably Challenge Cup for Swimming. The Cup bears the drowned him had he been alive to start with. We may following inscription :— mention that the proper way is for the swimmer to turn Dunelmensibus Suis on his back and, while using his legs to swim with, he should support the head of the drowning person D. D. from behind, so as to avoid his clutches. The event Jacobus M. Marshall, A.M. was deservedly won by W. Hardie, who is a strong and A.S. MDCCCXCIV. useful swimmer ; the time was 1 min. 2 sees. U , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 37 School Speeches. Cncfcet,

Our next number will contain a full account of the School Speeches on August ist. Our readers, however, SCHOOL V. ST. PETER'S, YORK.—This match was played may be interested to have at once a copy of the Epilogue, at York on June 21st. The wicket was somewhat soft in which they will have no difficulty in recognizing the and in favour of the bowlers. York went in first and touch of the graceful pen to which the School has been made a very good start, scoring 70 for two wickets before so often indebted. lunch. After lunch a complete change came about and GRAHAM. seven wickets went down when only 76 had been scored, So, with farewell and welcome join'd in one, We find the task assign'd us well-nigh done : Whincup and Sullivan being dismissed by two very Deeming whate'er we did not done in vain smart catches. Eventually the whole side were out for If your approval we might look to gain. Yours first, Lord Bishop, though no frown we fear HI. Wilkinson and Fawcus secured all the wickets, From you whom all men love as they revere ; the former taking six for 28 and the latter four for 27. And dare we hope that all with one accord May, to our efforts, grant their best reward : Durham started badly, having two wickets down for Old friends in their old friendship to retain, five runs, but when Cumberlege and Sadler got together While the new love of other friends we gain ? runs came faster. Willan was the only other batsman WILKINSON. who could do anything with the bowling of Nevile, who Say, you who saw the three crews we sent forth took seven wickets for 36. The fielding all round was To challenge the pick'd oarsmen of the North, You who saw Sadler, youngster though he be, very good, but our batting was a disappointment. By pluck and skill commanding victory ; And Graham, Captain of that gallant band, ST. PETER'S. SCHOOL. Prince among boys, on water and on land : (The School he's served so well will love him long, J. Shepherd, c Thompson, H. B. Fawcus, c Henson, b True son of Durham, upright, gentle, strong). b Fawcus...... 9 Nevile Who saw—too swift it was for sight almost : A. M. Sullivan, c Cumber- R. F. Cumberlege, b Shep- The crash : the shipwreck : oarsmen all but lost : lege, b Fawcus 26 herd l7 B. Hudson, b Wilkinson ... 3 H. Graham, b Nevile Merses profundo, exient pulchriores :— o Say, you who saw them unexpected glories C. P. Whincup, c and b S. A. Sadler, lbw, b Nevile 28 Wresting, half-drown'd, from Tyne and Tees and Wear,- Wilkinson...... 33 H. M. Wilkinson, b Nevile Say, you who see this well-won trophy here, H. R. Partington, b Wil- G. Thompson, c Partington, Whether the old School still can man a boat, kinson ...... o b Nevile ... Whether she is degenerate or not ! R. H. Nevile, c Fawcus, b A. Clark, b Shepherd 4 Wilkinson...... 1 W. Willan, not out... FAWCUS. 7 F. Clemons, lbw, b Wilkin- C. A. Maughan, b Nevile .. 0 No doubt you've heard, too, what the Oxford news is, son ...... o E. B. Thornton, b Nevile ... 1 How Woodman has woo'd manfully the Muses ; H. Wheelwright, not out... 22 W. J. Hardie, b Nevile ... o And how they bring fresh laurels from the Cam— E. Henson, b Wilkinson ... 9 Booth learn'd in law, in science Eltringham ; R. H. Bailey, c Clark, b How Lodge, both International and blue, Fawcus ...... 2 Wins in the Tripos other fame : while you, W. Williams, c Thornton, Pearce, now we greet—the joy of Cambridge dons— b Fawcus...... 2 Pride of our School -first Scholar of St. John's. Extras ...... 4 Extras PEARCE. Total HI Total 64 Sadly, withal, we glance with eyes that grieve Backward and forward ere we take our leave, Backward on those whose presence once was dear, SCHOOL V. ST. PETER'S, YORK.—This return match Now nevermore our greeting shall they hear. was played at Durham on June 23rd, on a splendid Caffin : they are not all from hence remov'd Who knew him here, and they who knew him lov'd. wicket. Durham batted first and began very badly. Prest : not alone his tablet on the wall— Four wickets fell when only 7 runs had been scored. Hearts of his friends are his memorial. And forward, looking, not without a thrill However, when Thompson joined Sadler a very good Of gladness, hail we him who comes to fill stand was made, both of them playing very good The highest office in our little State, Chief ruler, henceforth, of Dunelmian fate ; cricket. Clark and Thornton hit out freely and Honour'd he comes, and honour'd may he stay eventually the score reached 80, a very small total With honours won for Durham day by day ! on so good a wicket. Nevile was again very deadly, And you, Sir, who from no ignoble fear Determin'd to lay down a work so dear, taking five wickets for 34. Whincup only bowled one Ere it should suffer loss from forces failing, over, but got two wickets for no runs. York sent in Long be you strengthen'd against time's assailing ! Be long and bright the evening of your rest, Sullivan and Shepherd but neither stayed long. 'Mid simple folk much blessing and much blest ! However, when Whincup and Hudson got together And when you hear of honest lives and true Liv'd by the men whose life was shap'd by you,— runs came very fast, and 55 were put on before Hudson Of here and there some eminence attained, was caught at the wicket. Partington and Henson Some gift for all by one man's labour gain'd, Some scholar readiest to learn and teach, were the only other batsmen who made any runs, and Or soldier foremost in the deadly breach,— the innings closed for 138. Whincup batted very well Then in that Rectory beside the Tees for his 83, but was missed when he had only made 6. You'll wake old memories and say, ' for these— These men who do such things—are they not mine ?" Master, farewell: we are for ever thine ! 38 THE DUNELMIAN. [ TH, 1894.

SCHOOL. ST. PETER'S. SCHOOL v. NORTHUMBERLAND.—This match was H. B. Fawcus, b Hudson... A. M. Sullivan, b Fawcus... 7 played on July 5th at Durham. The School batted first H. Graham, b Nevile J. Shepherd, lbw, b Wilkin- and made 50 for the loss of three wickets before lunch, R. F. Cumberlege, b Nevile son ...... o G. Thompson having made 18 in very good style. S. A. Sadler, c Sullivan, b B. Hudson, c Thompson, b Shepherd ... Wilkinson ... 20 Fawcus, Graham and Sadler were the only others who H. M. Wilkinson, b Nevile C. P. Whincup, not out ... 83 got into double figures, and the whole side was out for G. Thompson, b Nevile ... R. M. Nevile, b Graham ... o 88. The feature of the innings was the bowling of W. Willan, lbw, b Nevile... H. R. Partington, c Thomp- Blain, who got all ten wickets for an average cost of a A. Clark, b Whincup son, b Hardie 12 W. Harrison, b Shepherd... H. Wheelwright, run out ... o little over three. Northumberland started well, Toomer E. B. Thornton, not out ... E. W. Henson, c Thompson, and Wilson putting on 72 for the loss of one wicket, W. J. Hardie, c and b b Fawcus ...... 11 and when H. Cumberlege joined Toomer the School Whincup ... F. Clemons, lbw, b Fawcus o score was soon passed. H. Cumberlege played a very R. H. Bailey, b Fawcus ... o W. Williams, lit wkt, b fine innings, as also did C. F. Cumberlege, and it was Fawcus ...... o not till they had scored 230 that the innings closed. Extras Extras 5 Cumberlege bowled best for the School, taking five wickets for 62 runs. Jones also bowled very steadily, Total ... 80 Total ... 138 though he did not get many wickets. SCHOOL V. RIPON SCHOOL.—Played at Durham on SCHOOL. NORTHUMBERLAND. Saturday, June 30th, on a good batting wicket. R. F. Cumberlege, b Blain 4 B. K. Wilson, b P. Jones... 39 Durham went in first. Thompson began the G. Thompson, c and b Blain 18 C. R. Toomer, c Clark, b F. E. Hewitt, Esq., c Fawcus ... 46 innings by hitting the first ball out of the ground to Toomer, b Blain ... 7 W. H. Wilson, c and b square leg. Before lunch there were only two wickets H. B. Fawcus, c Toomer, Cumberlege down for 52 runs. On restarting, Thompson was soon b Blain 12 F. S. Strickland, b Cumber- out lbw, after making 35 by vigorous and good cricket. S. A. Sadler, lbw, b Blain 11 lege o H. Graham, not out ... 17 H. C. F. Cumberlege, retired 64 When Fawcus and Clark were together the stand of the H. M. Wilkinson, b Blain... o C. F. Cumberlege, c and b day was made. Fawcus played a good innings, making A. N. Clark, c B. K.Wilson, Cumberlege 36 some fine off drives, while Clark hit hard, with a good b Blain 3 C. F. Blain, b Cumberlege 17 deal of luck. The School were finally disposed of for E. B. Thornton, c and b J. P. Jobling, c Clark, b Blain 1 Graham 215. The Ripon start was a bad one, as Fawcus bowled W. C. Willan, b Blain ... 3 W. H. Lishman, lbw, b Wood with his first ball. The only batsman to offer P. Jones, b Blain ...... o Cumberlege 0 H. W. Sample, b Graham much serious resistance was Daniel, to whom much 1 G. Hall, not out credit was due for his well-played and useful innings. 2 Extras Extras The score finally reached 76, Fawcus taking six wickets 23 for 34 runs. Ripon followed on and lost six wickets for Total 88 Total 230 54 before time was called. Cumberlege took four SCHOOL V. CITY.—The return match was played on the wickets for 15 runs. Durham thus won on the first City ground on July 7th. The School went in first and innings by 139 runs. made a poor start. Thompson was caught in the slips off SCHOOL. the first ball of the match, and Cumberlege soon after was R. F. Cumberlege, b Daniel ...... 2 G. Thompson, lbw, b Daniel ...... 35 caught and bowled by the Rev. G. W. A. Firth. Fawcus S. A. Sadler, c Coupland, b Daniel ... 12 did not stay long, but at length Sadler and Graham H. B. Fawcus, b Daniel 85 made a most welcome stand, adding 30 runs before H. M. Wilkinson, c and b Collins ... 13 Graham was bowled. Wilkinson and Jones also batted H. Graham, c Wood, b Collins ... 5 well for their runs. Sadler's 49 was the result of very W. Willan, c Wright, b Collins ... o A. N. Clark, b Daniel 41 steady and careful play and was very useful for his side. E. B. Thornton, not out 10 The City sent in T. Hutton and Bell, both of whom were W. Harrison, b Daniel ...... 4 caught at the wicket before many runs had been made. W. J. Hardie, b Wood o Barmby and the Rev. G. W. A. Firth soon knocked off the Extras 8 runs, and at drawing of stumps the City had made 167 for Total 2I5 six wickets, thus winning by four wickets and 56 runs. RIPON. SCHOOL. CITY. ist Innings. 2nd Innings. R. F. Cumberlege, c & b Firth ( T. Hutton, c Thompson, b C. E. Daniel, c Cumberlege, C. E. Daniel, b Cumberlege 24 G. Thompson, c Bell, b Wilkinson...... 15 b Fawcus ... 35 F. A. Stow, c Sadler, b Firth ... o J. Bell, c Thompson, b C. E. Wood, b Fawcus ... o Hardie ...... o S. A. Sadler, c J. Hutton, Fawcus ...... 4 F. N. Skene, c Clark, b F. N. Skene, b Willan ... 18 b Wilson ... 49 H. T. Barmby, b Hewitt ... 42 Wilkinson 3 C. E. Wood, b Cumberlege o H. B. Fawcus, c T. Hutton, J. Hutton, c Thompson, b F. A. Stow, b Wilkinson ... o W. Thompson, c Fawcus, b Firth 2 Fawcus ...... 4 W. Tattersall, c Clark, b b Cumberlege H. Graham, b Bell...... 19 Rev. G. W. A. Firth, c Fawcus W. Tattersall, not out F. E. Hewitt, Esq., c Bell, Wilkinson, b Hardie ... 49 W. Thompson, b Fawcus... 5 R. M. Coupland, c and b Firth 2 H. Hutton, not out 37 T. Wright, b Graham 3 Cumberlege H. M. Wilkinson, c Barmby, C. Adamson, not out ... o H. E. Collins, c Sadler, b T. Wright, not out... b Howe ...... 14 T. C. Spence, c Cumber- Fawcus o N. F. Bainbridge,) A. N. Clark, b Howe ... 4 lege, b Clark 11 C. J. Day, b Fawcus ... 1 H. E. Collins, y did not bat. E. B. Thornton, c & b Howe o J. W. Lodge, | R. M. Coupland, not out... 3 C. J. Day, ) P. Jones, c T. Hutton, b W. Wilson, hdid not bat. N. F. Bainbridge, c Fawcus, Wilson ...... 11 J. J. Howe, J b Graham 10 W. J. Hardie, not out ... o Extras ...... 6 Extras 3 Extras ...... 4 Extras ...... 5

Total 76 Total for 6 wickets 56 Total HI Total for 6 wickets 167 THE DUNELMIAN. U TH, 1894.] 39

SCHOOL v. ELSWICK WORKS.—On Thursday, July played good innings. The Caffinites headed their 12th, on a good hard wicket. Nobody but Cumberlege opponents' total with only two wickets down and at and Fawcus made any stand at all, but this pair, scoring the call of time had scored 215 for six wickets. quickly, put on 95 for the third wicket. French bowled Thompson was the most successful School House very well, taking five wickets for four runs. For bowler.

Elswick Works, George and French each played a good SCHOOL HOUSE. SECOND MASTER'S HOUSE. innings. Hardie took four wickets for 12 runs and S. A. Sadler, c Hicks, b R. F. Cumberlege, lbw, b Cumberlege two for 13. The School gained a well- Fawcus ...... 6 Thompson 90 earned victory. G. Thompson, c Thornton, C. A. Maughan, b P. Jones 1 b Cumberlege ...... 28 J. E. Hicks, b Graham ... 5 SCHOOL. ELSWICK WORKS. H. Graham, c D. Hardie, b H. B. Fawcus, c and b R. F. Cumberlege, b F. B. Trevelyan, lbw, b Wilkinson...... 20 Thompson... 57 French ... 59 Wilkinson... P. Jones, b D. Hardie ... 9 H. M. Wilkinson, c W. S. A. Sadler, b Swinburne o W. Swinburne, b Fawcus W. Harrison, b D. Hardie 6 Harrison, b Thompson... 21 G. Thompson, b Swinburne 12 George (pro.), c Sadler, b R. Bell, b D. Hardie ... 2 A. N. Clark, not out H. B. Fawcus, c Spencer, Hardie J. Hirst, b D. Hardie ... 2 E. B. Thornton, c G. b Lambert 41 J. Lumley, c Graham, b H. Sadler, b D. Hardie ... 1 Harrison, b Graham H. Graham, b Lambert ... 4 Wilkinson... H. Martin, c Thornton, b D. Hardie, not out H. M. Wilkinson, c Spencer, A. J. French, b Cumberlege Fawcus ...... 2 W. Hardie, b French 4 R. E. Spencer, c Hardie, b G. Harrison, c Fawcus, b J. Sagar, J> did not bat. A. N. Clark, c Lambert, b Cumberlege ...... D. Hardie 2 F. Maughan, French o G. Lambert, b Hardie B. Sadler, not out...... o N. C. Robinson* c Cumber- 2 E. B. Thornton, c and b Extras 23 Extr 4 Lambert 2 lege, b Hardie ... A. Robertson, b French ... o R. O. Boggon, run out Total 101 Total for 6 wickets 215 P. Jones, not Out .. ... 4 C. Marshall, b Hardie W. J. Hardie, c Swinburne, B. C. Spurgin, not out SCHOOL 2ND XI v. THE BACHELORS.—Mr. Hewitt b French ...... 3 brought a team against the School on June 28th. The Extras Extras 15 Bachelors went in first, scoring 148, of which N. Total 144 Total 123 Robertson and R. Farrington each made 37. E. Appleby had the best bowling analysis with three SCHOOL V. THE BAR.—We were able to bring off our wickets for eleven runs. The School made a very match with the Bar this year, on July 14th, though in respectable show, Sagar, Robertson and E. Appleby all dull wet weather. A stronger team than usual came playing well. H. S. Harrison took three wickets for against us, and pretty easily defeated us. We made a five runs. Scores :— most disastrous start, losing four wickets for ten runs, but then H. Graham and Clark settled down to Wade's BACHELORS. SCHOOL 2ND XI. T. O. Miller, b G. Harrison 17 J. Hicks, c Robinson, b lobs, and gave them the punishment which they should H. S. Harrison, b Jones ... 14 Miller have had before. The tail of the Eleven played well, T. G. Blunt, b Jones ... o A. Appleby, c and b Miller and Robertson, Jones and Thornton all played good A. Headlam, b G. Harrison 7 W. Harrison, c Harrison, b and useful innings. When the Bar went in, Cave H. B. Scott, b Jones ... 5 Miller 9 N. Robertson, c Hutchinson, A. Robertson, b Ornsby ... 20 at once commenced to hit hard, and our total b A. Appleby 37 P. Jones, c Robinson, b was passed a few minutes before time. Cave's innings R. Farrington, st Hutchin- Headlam ... 6 was invaluable to his side, and Grotrian played good son, b E. Appleby ... 37 H. Martin, b Headlam ... 4 cricket. Jones bowled very steadily and well. This is Dr. Robinson, not out ... 19 E. Appleby, c Headlam, b the first Bar match for the last four years. J. A. Ornsby, b E. Appleby o Harrison ... 17 L. Body, b E. Appleby ... 3 J. Sagar, run out ... 29 SCHOOL. THE BAR. F. E. Hewitt, lbw, b Jones 5 Hirst, not out 6 R. F. Cumberlege, b Wade 4 Hon. R. Coventry, b G. Harrison, b Harrison ... S. A. Sadler, b Robinson... 1 Wilkinson... Hutchinson, b Harrison ... G. Thompson, lbw, b Wade 1 E. Cave, b Jones ... Extras Extras 24 H. B. Fawcus, c Hildyard, H. B. Grotrian, b Clark ... b Wade o A. Robinson, c Thompson, Total ... 148 Total H. Graham, b Wade ... 44 bJones H. M. Wilkinson, c and b E. D. Hildyard, b Jones ... SCHOOL 2ND XI v. The BACHELORS.—Played July 21st. Wade 9 C. F. Wade, b Cumberlege Heavy rain had fallen all the morning and consequently A. N. Clark, b Hildyard... 17 G. Hodgson, not out the wicket was soft and greasy. The School team won E. B. Thornton, c and b T. Marshall, "» T. W. Fry, [ the toss and went in first. A bad beginning was made, Robinson 11 did not bat. A. Robertson, not out ... 23 R. Simey, j but after the fall of two wickets Hicks and Hardie ran P. Jones, st Grotrian, b A. Bainton, J the score up to 30. Hicks batted well, making several Wade 22 good leg hits. When his wicket fell no one else made any W. J. Hardie, c Robinson, stand. The final score was 65. Another heavy shower . b Coventry 1 Extras ...... 10 Extras fell between the innings ; but after a short interval the Bachelors took their stand at the wicket. The first Total 143 Total for 6 wickets 154 five wickets were soon disposed of by Jones and Hardie SCHOOL HOUSE V. CAFFINITES. —Played on Tuesday, for seven runs, but the tail, chiefly composed of July 17th. The School House batted first and made a School fellows, managed to knock up 50 between good start, having only two wickets down for 48. them. Jones and Hardie both bowled well, Hardie Here D. Hardie went on to bowl and was so successful getting four wickets for eight runs, and Jones six for 17. that he dismissed the last six wickets for 12 runs, a The result was a win for the School by 15 runs. The very good performance. Thompson and Graham both scores were as follows :— THE DUNELMIAN. [ TH, 1894.

SCHOOL 2ND XI. BACHELORS. perhaps tell him in confidence that a pair of keen eyes A. Robertson, b Dr. A. Headlam, c Hutchinson, have seen him on the water and that there is in Durham Robinson ...... o b Hardie J. Hicks, run out ...... 23 A. Harrison, b Jones a Town Rowing Club. W. Harrison, b Dr. Robinson 2 Dr. Hill, c A. Appleby, b W. Hardie, run out ... 9 Hardie SUMMER RACES. E. Thornton, run out ... 6 S. D. Collingwood, c P. Jones, c Collingwood, b Hutchinson, b Hardie ... SCULLING RACE FOR COXSWAINS.—Racing Boats. Ash Headlam ...... 8 Dr. Robinson, b Jones Tree to Henderson's Lodge. A. Appleby, b Hill 7 A. Longden, b Hardie E. Appleby, c Harrison, b H. S. Harrison, b Jones ... HEAT 1 (July 6th). Headlam ...... o H. M. Wilkinson, b Jones B. Sadler (3rd crew) beat S. Greenwell (ist crew). H. Martin, b Hill o H. B. Scott, not out Won very easily. J. Sagar, not out ...... 1 R. F. Cumberlege, b Jones J. Hutchinson, c Wilkinson, F. E. Hewitt, c and b Jones A. Longden (2nd crew), a bye. b Headlam ...... 2 FINAL (July 9th). Extras 7 Extras 6 A. Longden beat B. Sadler. A determined struggle. Total ...... 65 Total 5o Longden always had a bit the best of it and led by a few feet just before Baths Bridge. Between that point and the finish, though on the outside station, he drew IRowtng* away and won by about a length. THE RIGGERS.—July nth. Long Course. A great deal of useful work has been done since the Regatta. The entries for the Summer races have been C. Maughan, D. Hardie, W. Willan, N. Clark (str.), unusually large, the interest has been unusually great, A. Longden (cox.)...... r and the general standard of the rowing has been W. Hardie, R. Bell, S. Sutherland, S. Rowlandson unusually good. That the captain and the various (str.), S. Greenwell (cox.)...... 2 coaches have had a busy time may be judged from the Rowlandson's crew had the easy arch side. Both fact that since the Regatta no less than fourteen four- crews started badly, but Rowlandson, setting a smart, oared crews have been practising for various events ; lively stroke, at once drew out and led by three-quarters and that the labour expended has not been expended in of a length at Trainers' landing. At Baths Bridge, vain was proved by the really excellent style of the Rowlandson led by half a length clear ; time, 2 mins. 30 Junior Fours (Class B). Many of those taking part in sees. Clark then began to creep up, but at Henderson's this race were absolute beginners, few had ever been Lodge Rowlandson drew away again and led into Elvet coached before, yet the crews wTere on the whole taking Bridge, reached in 3 mins. 42 sees., by two and a half to the eye, the time was good and the crews raced like lengths. When the boats were straight, after the veterans. The Riggers provided one of the best races Bridge, Rowlandson led by three lengths. Clark now we have seen for a long time and were of solid use to began to draw up and gave a fine exhibition of deter- the School rowing, one or two men making most marked mined stern chasing. After rounding the Bow Corner advance in style and watermanship. Rowlandson and buoy, Rowlandson was half a length clear. At the water- Bell especially made great strides under the skilful fall Rowlandson led by three-quarters of a length. Half- tuition of Graham. way between the waterfall and the finish he led by a bare half-length. Twenty yards from the finish the The Senior Sculling produced one or two very fine boats were level. In the last two strokes Clark forced races and showed a good general standard of water- the nose of his boat in front and won by two or three manship. In the Pairs it was a pity that Sutherland and feet ; time, 7 minutes. The crews were good, consider- Clark, who rowed so well at the Regatta, did not enter ing that no first crew men were taking part in the race. together. Good as the winners were, we are inclined to Rowlandson's crew was well together and rowed in good think that they would have found Sutherland and Clark style, but did not stay the course so well as their a difficult pair to beat. The Junior Sculls brought out opponents. a large and enthusiastic body of competitors and more than one promising sculler. The Junior Fours were JUNIOR FOURS (CLASS A).—July nth. Ash Tree to divided into two classes, in order that the coaches might Baths Bridge. have a better chance of dealing efficiently with them. HEAT 1. There is no lack of material for the School crews of a Martin, Ferens, M. Buchannan, Moss (str.) ... 1 year or two hence. We purposely abstain from Thomas, A. Henderson, Allden, A. Shafto (str.) ... 2 particularizing any individuals, because we wish all to There was not much to choose between the boats when understand that the merits of all are appreciated. Let they came out of the wood. At this point an unfortunate each individual, in both classes of the Junior Fours, accident to an important part of Shafto's dress distracted believe that the winning of the Challenge Cup his attention and hampered his recovery. Aided by a year or two hence may depend on his never rowing this Moss drew away and won a good race by a length a careless stroke now. The House Race brought two and two or three feet. really good crews to the post and saw further most marked advance on the part of Bell in the School House HEAT 2. crew. In the Caffinite crew it was pleasant to see the Sagar, E. Appleby, A. Buchannan, W. Harrison captain of cricket showing us again how prettily and (str.) ...... a bye. well he can row. He is leaving us this term, but we FINAL. believe he is still to live in Durham, and we may Harrison's crew 1 I Moss's crew AUGUST 4TH, 1894,] THE DUNELMIAN. 4i

A good race, well fought out from end to end. Moss PREVIOUS WINNERS. stuck to it in most determined style and spurted time 1869-70-71. B. Brumell. 1883. R. Ferguson. after time. Harrison, however, always had a bit 1872. H. C. King. 1884. T. Miller. the best of it and won by not quite a length. The 1873. E. H. Prest. 1885. C. J. Sadler. crews were steered by Greenwell and Longden. 1874. E. Adamson. 1886. R. Ford. 1875. E- H- Prest. 1887. C. T. Fogg-Elliot. SENIOR SCULLS FOR STANTON CHALLENGE CUP.—Racing 1876. L. Ward. 1888. A. J. Poole. Boats. Long Course. 1877. C. C. Naters. 1889. G. C. Kerr. FIRST ROUND (July 16th). 1878-79. A. M. Hutchin- 1890. A. J. Poole. HEAT I. son. 1891. C. C. Maughan. H. Fawcus 1 I C. A. Maughan ... 2 1880. G. Taylor. 1892. A. H. Armes. Fawcus, on the hard arch side, led from the start and 1881-82. W. A. King. 1893. G. K. Walker. won easily. PAIRS.—Long Course. HEAT 2. FIRST ROUND (July 20th). S. Rowlandson ... 1 | W. Hardie 2 HEAT I. Rowlandson was on the easy arch side. Hardie had Sutherland, Willan (str.) 1 | Fawcus, Bell (str.) ... 2 slightly the best of a hard-fought race down the first Fawcus and Bell described some of the figures of the reach, but Rowlandson, served by the station, was Lancers as they came down the race-course, but it was just clear through Elvet Bridge. Both scullers were a mistake on the part of Fawcus, who had the easy pretty well spun out by Hatfield but both stuck to it arch, to try and steer through the hard arch at the same pluckily. Rowlandson always managed to retain a time as his opponents. short lead and won a fine race by a bare length. HEAT 2. Cumberlege, Graham, H. Sadler, Sutherland, Willan, Clark, S. Sadler (str.) 1 Maughan, Rowlandson and Allden drew byes. (str.)... SECOND ROUND (July 18th). Won very easily. HEAT I. Graham, H. Sadler (str.), and W. Hardie, D. Hardie Graham ...... 1 | Cumberlege 2 (str.), drew byes. Cumberlege led to Trainers', where Graham drew up. SECOND ROUND (July 23rd). Cumberlege, on the easy arch side, led again between Clark, S. Sadler ... 1 | Sutherland, Willan ... 2 bridges and was a few feet clear after Elvet. Graham Won easily. was about level at Hatfield and won without being Graham, H. Sadler ... 1 | W. Hardie, D. Hardie 2 fully extended by a length. Won easily. FINAL HEAT 2. (July 24th). Allden rowed over, Willan scratched. Graham, H. Sadler ... 1 | Clark, S. Sadler ... 2 The winners, on the hard arch side, led throughout. HEAT 3. Clark and S. Sadler stuck pluckily to their work and H. Sadler 1 | Fawcus 2 hunted their opponents right home, and though Graham Won easily. and H. Sadler won by some four lengths they never HEAT 4. were able to ease up much. Clark steered very well Rowlandson 1 | Sutherland 2 indeed throughout the races. Sutherland, on the easy arch side, was first to show in front, and, though Rowlandson steered well and JUNIOR SCULLS.—Cutter Skiffs. Ash Tree to Baths stuck gamely to his work, Sutherland held a strong Bridge. lead at Elvet Bridge. Sutherland lost ground at Bow FIRST ROUND (July 16th). Corner by being out of his water and having to return HEAT 1. to it, but he held a short lead till about 30 yards from Thomas 1 | J. Houldey the finish, when Rowlandson forced his boat in front Won easily. and won by a bare half-length. HEAT 2. THIRD ROUND. Shafto ... I I Siddle ... HEAT I. Won easily. Graham 1 | Allden 2 HEAT 3. Allden steered all over the river and ceased to scull Walton i I W. Maddison after Elvet Bridge. Won easily. HEAT 2. Sagar, Henderson, W. Bell, Moss, Greenwell, H. Sadler ...... 1 | Rowlandson ...... 2 Longden, R. Maddison, Harrison, Downie, F. Sadler was about fifty yards ahead by Baths Bridge Maughan, Price, E. Appleby, A. Appleby, drew byes. and won easily. SECOND ROUND (July 18th). FINAL. HEAT 1. H. Sadler 1 | Graham 2 Shafto 1 | Sagar 2 H. Sadler, on the hard arch side, led out at once. HEAT 2. Graham sculled hard and well, and it was not till Henderson 1 I Thomas Trainers' landing that Sadler got more than three- HEAT 3. quarters of a length away. But after this point Sadler, Moss ... 1 | W. Bell ... 2 sculling splendidly, went right away and won by three HEAT 4. or four lengths. Longden i j Greenwell ... 2 42 THE DUNELMIAN. [ TH, 1894.

HEAT 5. and swinging well together, now began to draw up and R. Maddison ...... 1 | W. Harrison gradually rowed their opponents down. They assumed HEAT 6. the lead shortly after Trainers' landing, and won a F. Maughan ...... 1 | Downie... hard-fought race by a length. HEAT 7. HEAT 2. Walton ...... 1 | Price Miles, Orlebar, E. Jones, E. Appleby (str.) 1 HEAT 8. Hebblethwaite, Shortt, Downie, J. Houldey (str.)... 2 A. Appleby ...... 1 | E. Appleby Houldey's crew, getting better away, led for a few THIRD ROUND (July 24th). strokes, but Appleby's crew caught them before the HEAT 1. end of the Wood, and won somewhat easily. Moss ...... 1 | Longden 2 FINAL. A good race for three-quarters of the distance but Appleby's crew ... 1 | Walton's crew ... 2. Moss stayed the longest. Walton's crew led to the Stone Bridge, but Appleby's HEAT 2. crew, rowing very fast, caught them here and began to Shafto ...... 1 | Henderson leave them fast. Walton's crew made a plucky effort Henderson steered badly. to live with their opponents, but their exertions in their HEAT 3. first race had told on them* and Appleby kept his men A. Appleby 1 F. Maughan going very strongly. In the end Appleby's crew won Won easily. by a couple of lengths. The crews were steered by HEAT 4. Greenwell and Price. R. Maddison ... 1 I Walton. Won very easily. SENIOR HOUSE RACE (FOR MILLER CHALLENGE CUP). Long Course. (July 30th). FOURTH ROUND (July 25th). PREVIOUS WINNERS. HEAT 1. Moss ...... 1 | Appleby ...... 2 1885. School House. 1890. Caffinites. Moss outstayed his opponent and at the finish won 1886. School House. 1891. Caffinites. somewhat easily. 1887. Caffinites. 1892. School House. 1888. Caffinites. 1893. School House. HEAT 2. Maddison ...... 1 j Shafto ...... 2 1889. Caffinites. Maddison was too strong and too fast for Shafto, The crews on the present occasion were as follows :— who, however, sculled very pluckily, and the issue of the School House. Caffinites. race was never in doubt. S. Sadler (bow). C. Maughan (bow). FINAL (July 26th). H. Graham (2). H. Fawcus (2). Moss ...... 1 | Maddison ...... 2 R. Bell (3). N. Clark (3). Moss led from the start and, sculling well and H. Sadler (str.). S. Sutherland (str.). strongly, won somewhat easily by some three lengths. B. Sadler (cox.). Sagar (cox.). JUNIOR HOUSE RACE.—Ash Tree to Henderson's Lodge. Of the School House crew, the two Sadlers and Graham rowed in the School first crew this year, and HEAT 1 (July 27th). Caffinites—Cumberlege, A. Buchannan, Allden, Moss R. Bell rowed in the third crew. (str.), Hebblethwaite (cox.) ...... 1 Of the Caffinite crew, stroke, three and bow rowed School House—Martin, Thomas, W. Harrison, Shafto in those places in this year's second crew. (str.), Price (cox.) ...... 2 Fawcus' duties as captain of cricket have prevented Won easily. him from rowing in any School crew. Had he seriously taken to rowing, he might have been among our very HEAT 2. Day Boys—Ferens, A. Henderson, E. Appleby, A. best oars. As it is he is well up to the first crew average. Appleby (str.), W. Maddison (cox.) ... a bye. Both crews had had a fortnight's careful practice. The School House crew had been mainly coached by FINAL (July 30th). Caffinites 1 | Day Boys 2 Mr. Poole, and had the advantage of a day, at the end, Allden being ill, the Day Boys kindly allowed the from Mr. Kerr. The Caffinites had the assistance of Caffinites to substitute M. Buchannan for him. The Mr. Shafto and of Mr. C. C. Maughan, who came to Caffinites, who were admirably stroked by Moss, won Durham for a week and took them in hand. The easily. School House crew had the easy arch side, the Caffinites choosing last year's new boat. JUNIOR FOURS (CLASS B).—Ash Tree to Baths Bridge. (July 28th). THE RACE. HEAT I. School House ... 1 | Caffinites ...... 2. G. Coxon, Shawyer, Hogg, Walton (str.) ...... 1 Sadler, starting very fast, at once got a half a length W. Maddison, Siddle, F. Maughan, R. Maddison (str). 2 the best of it. The School House led by that distance Maddison, rowing a very fast stroke, at once took out of the Wood. At Trainers' Landing, the Caffinites the lead, and before the end of Pelaw Wood, was a drew up level, but the School House led by nearly half length to the good ; and when the boats were clear of a length at Baths Bridge, and then, going away fast, the Wood there were a few feet of daylight between won by some three lengths. Sutherland, in the losing them. Walton's crew, however, rowing very steadily boat, rowed very well, as did Clark.

DURHAM: Printed or the Proprietors by THOMAS CALDCLEUGH, at the Caxton Printing Works, 70, Saddler Street. SATURDA, th, 1894. SDunelmtaru VOL. II.—NO. IO. DURHAM, OCTOBER 6, 1894.

SPEECH DAY. Chapter clerk. By their help they had been able to get a record, the completeness of which he believed Speech Day was on Wednesday, August ist. There very few schools could surpass (applause). He would was present in Big School a large and representative now turn to the present, and he was happy to be able gathering, amongst whom were the Lord Bishop of to report that the year which closed that day had been Durham and Mrs. Westcott, the Dean of Durham and one of quiet, steady progress. The numbers of the Mrs. Lake, Lady Boyne and party, the Archdeacon of School had continued to increase, and the honours list Durham and Mrs. Watkins, the Archdeacon of North- showed sufficiently that the intellectual standard of the umberland and Lady Louisa Hamilton, Col. Eden and School was high. He ventured to say that the life of the Lady Florence Eden, Col. and Mrs. Rowlandson, School generally had never been sounder and more Mr. J. G. Wilson, the Rev. Dr. Tristram and Mrs. vigorous than at present. He believed the discipline, the Tristram, the Rev. Dr. Kynaston, Mr. and Mrs. C. tone, and general bearing of the School were completely Duncombe Shafto, Mr. C. Hodgson Fowler, the Rev. satisfactory. His lordship would understand his feelings Canon Walter. There was an unusually large gathering when he said it was a very great happiness to him to be of Old Dunelmians. able to render this account of his stewardship, especially The Head Master, in opening the proceedings, said now that he was preparing to resign it. It was a great that the two School Exhibitions had been awarded, and wrench at all times for a Head Master to tear himself most excellently awarded, on the recommendation of the from the School which he had loved and of which he School examiners, to Pearce, Scholar of St. John's, and had been proud, and the wrench was doubly painful Graham, of Magdalen College, Oxford (applause). He when the place he was leaving was Durham, and when offered the heartiest welcome to that large assemblage the pupils and colleagues left were such pupils and such of the friends of the School, who had braved the rather colleagues as those with whom it had been his uncertain weather in order to be present to record their happiness to work during the last ten years (loud affection for the old School, and he wished to express the cheers). The pang, no doubt, was a sharp one, but feeling, which would be quite unanimous in their minds, there were alleviations. It would always be an of hearty gratitude to his lordship the Bishop of the unspeakable happiness to them to reflect, as they looked Diocese, for coming there once again amongst them, back, that they had left behind them nothing but friends. and for the constant interest he had taken in the School, He would be guilty of ingratitude if he did not of which his present visit was only one of very many acknowledge the deep obligation he, together with tokens (cheers). And now, before they proceeded to Mrs. Marshall, owed to everyone whom they were the regular business of the day, perhaps he might be leaving behind them in Durham. To their own permitted to touch very briefly upon one or two topics immediate circle, his own dear colleagues and pupils, affecting the School generally. They had this year two he had already had occasion to speak, but it still losses to deplore. First, the loss of the admirable and remained for him to express his very deep, his very excellent Edward Prest, a name still dear to the School. heartfelt gratitude to the larger body of the friends of Edward Prest was admirable as head master of an the School, and, he should say, more particularly to important school, but perhaps more excellent as a man. the parents of the boys and to the governors of the Then, quite recently, the School had to mourn the loss of School. From the parents of the boys he had always a distinguished former Second Master, a man of great experienced constant sympathy, much kindness and learning, a man of devotion and saintly life, Mr. Caffin, consideration, and, above all, that hearty and zealous the lamented vicar of Northallerton. He rejoiced to support without which a schoolmaster's work could not think that the traditions of these lives would not be possibly be effective. With regard to the governors, he wasted upon the School, and rejoiced that they were might say quite honestly that it would be impossible now falling into the habit of perpetuating such noble for the obligations of the School, or for his own traditions by tablets upon their walls. They had obligations, to be exaggerated. This was a topic already three of them, and he had no doubt that the he had rather shrunk from in past years. There was a number would be extended in the course of time. It certain unpleasantness in praising people to their faces, seemed to him that anything which linked the present but he thought in the position in which he now stood— with the past was desirable everywhere, and in a what he might call a semi-detached position—he might school more than in any other place. It might be of for the moment consider himself entirely detached—and, interest to the friends of the School to know that the without reserve, express those feelings which he had long list of Head Masters, his distinguished predecessors, always entertained, and which he had never shrunk which now appeared on their panels, formed a continuous from expressing in private. He said, without any record of the Head Masters of the School, beginning at hesitation—and he knew a great many public schools, the year 1557. For that record the School was mainly and had seen a great deal of the governing bodies indebted to the kind offices of Dr. Greenwell and the of public schools—that he did not believe there 44 THE DUNELMIAN. [OBER , 1894. was in the whole of England a governing body more that the experience was a most powerful inspiration to devoted to the best interests of their school, and more him in the new work which had been committed to him. judicious in their liberality, than the Dean and Chapter He would carry away as many lessons, perhaps, as he of Durham (loud cheers). He had thought it right to had given, and find them as fruitful. When he came to leave a record of what had been done at the School a gathering like that, he could not help asking some- during the past ten years. They would find in that what grave questions. What did we mean by prizes ? record additions of every kind towards the complete- What do we mean by the pleasure which we have in ness of the School equipment in its buildings and being allowed to give them to those who have gained its games. He ventured to count that list as them ? Clearly, prizes did not mean that Smith was the best and truest panegyric that could be pro- better than Jones ; it meant that Smith had done good nounced on the governors and upon the admini- work, and the prize was a more positive proof. It was stration of the School. To himself, personally, the not the thing in itself, but the preparation. Did it governors had always shown an absolutely unchanging mean that these prizes were signs that in the future kindness and confidence and consideration, for which they would obtain personal distinction, positions of he could never be sufficiently grateful, and they emolument and influence ? If so, he would have had had crowned all their kindness to him by paying but little pleasure in giving them. Some, perhaps, him what he considered the highest compliment in would say again that those prizes were intended to call their power. They had in the first place selected as his out, and intended to recognize culture—the culture, it successor an admirable and distinguished scholar, might be, of some special gift or gifts. Again he should and his confident belief was that in him they would find say, if that were the meaning or object of prizes, he an excellent and truly successful Head Master (cheers). would have little pleasure in handing them to those who Further, they had paid him the very great compliment so gladly had received them. No self-culture could ever of asking his opinion, and of acting upon his advice be a real satisfaction to a man. By seeking prizes, by with regard to matters deeply affecting the welfare of striving to use all the opportunities at school so plenti- the School. The resolutions of the governors on this fully given them, they were looking to something else, subject would shortly be known, and he had little doubt something which was not personal, something which was but that they would be received with enthusiasm. He expressed as perfectly as it could be expressed long ago firmly believed that they would be productive of great in familiar words, and of which they had only begun to benefit to the School (applause). The time had now come feel the meaning. They must strive on in school to en- when he must bid farewell to all of them. Durham School deavour to gain distinction where they might experience was a noble school, and it was impossible for anyone to an individual development for service, endeavouring to fit know it and not to love it (cheers). He himself had loved themselves for the part they had to play as citizens, as it dearly, and he could never cease to love it. He was individuals, and as men. It was the action that marked proud of having his name recorded in its annals, and he the man, and they as citizens would have to bear a part could only say that it was his sincerest hope—his confi- in the most critical part of our English history. They dent hope and prayer—that God's blessing might rest had from their railway station at Durham the most upon it in the future, and that the School in the future, perfect parable of what English life and English history even more than in the past, would be worthy of its was, and he had never looked upon it without feeling traditions, and of the devoted love which they all in some way encouraged to fresh efforts. At the bottom cherished towards it (loud applause). they saw a bridge built by a Bishop, which marked the road to commerce. Rising past it they saw the Castle, The first part of the programme was then rendered. again built by a Bishop, which marked a civil govern- Part Song- ... " I love my love in the morning" ment. Rising above it, and embracing it in its wide Latin Verse ... Translation from " Sohrab " ... R. F. PEARCE arms, rose the Cathedral, again built by a Bishop, which marked that which crowned and surrounded hitherto, Scene from " The Merchant of Venice," Act iv, Scene 1. and would, he trusted, crown and surround for ever our R. F. PEARCE, H. GRAHAM, R. F. CUMBERLEGE, H. SADLER, English life, the spiritual power. Therefore, he said, W. HARRISON, N. CLARK, E. THORNTON, H. C. MARTIN. in that treble picture they had a clear view of what their Greek Verse ... Translation from "The Life and Death of Jason." duty was as Englishmen in whatever profession and R. F. PEARCE. position in which they might be placed. Let them train themselves to be good citizens, good Englishmen, and The Bishop of Durham then presented the prizes. good men. England had priceless opportunities, in its His Lordship afterwards addressed the meeting. He situation, in its history, but it is only one noble member said the Head Master had very kindly spoken of the of a large, living, whole humanity : and they must strive, interest he had taken in the School, and his coming to then, as they were citizens and Englishmen, to remember them that day. Surely they all knew it would be very that large whole to which they would contribute all they strange on his part if he, who had spent the best years would do. Let them be honourable, especially to those of his life among boys, did not feel the keenest interest entrusted to their stewardship. And he had often in school life. It would have been still stranger if he endeavoured to indicate as briefly as he could how it did not endeavour to be present on such an occasion as was that such discipline would be achieved. He had this, to acknowledge the services which during ten dwelt upon what seemed to him to be some of the most years Mr. Marshall had rendered to that School. conspicuous characteristics of the study and the training When he looked back upon his own somewhat similar that would lead to these noble results. Patience, experience in school work, he would say their Head tenderness, reverence were needed ; and he would ask Master would never forget the lessons he had learned them to be thorough in their work, to look widely, to here among them in teaching, and he would find BR , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 45 set before themselves, even from the beginning, an ideal ; After a few words from the Dean the second part of it seemed to him that at the present time they were in the programme was given as follows :— very great danger of neglecting that most salutary Scene from " A Midsummer Night's Dream," Act v, Scene 1 counsel. They lived in an age of daily newspapers, A. D. SHAFTO, H. M. THOMAS, E. M. TANCRED, A. HENDER- monthly magazines, and yearly reviews, and, while he SON, J. A. SHAWYER, J. E. HICKS, W. MADDISON, W. recognized the wonderful fertility and skill of those who A. AYTON, G. H. WINCH, J. W. SAGAR. addressed the public in this manifold form, he confessed " The Huntsman's Chorus " Weber it was a dangerous power to use. It seemed to him Scene from " The Rivals," Act v, Scene 3 that the first week in every month everyone knew R. F. PEARCE, H. GRAHAM, S. SADLER, S. ROWLANDSON, R. BELL, C. MAUGHAN. everything (laughter), but he was afraid that the last Scene from Aristophanes, " The Knights " week all they had known at the beginning was in all H. M. WILKINSON, PU F. CUMDCRMCGE, H. B. FAWCUS. ^WI^XI probability forgotten (applause). What he meant was School Song ... " Floreat Dunelmia " ... this. If they had to get up a subject for an examination R. F. PEARCE. which was just to follow, they might answer the questions admirably, but perhaps in the first week of the holidays EPILOGUE. they knew no more about it than they did, say, a fort- GRAHAM : night before. Knowledge gained in that way was no So, with farewell and welcome join'd in one, good. A very distinguished Englishman said, " If you We find the task assign'd us well-nigh done : know a thing thoroughly it puts on hooks." He thought Deeming whate'er we did not done in vain If your approval we might look to gain. that expressed it beautifully, for if they knew a thing Yours first, Lord Bishop, though no frown we fear thoroughly other knowledge would some time or other From you whom all men love as they revere ; attach itself to them, and they could go on collecting. And dare we hope that all with one accord If they knew a thing imperfectly, simply for a purpose, May to our efforts grant their best reward : Old friends in their old friendship to retain, its whole surface would be smooth, and everything While the new love of other friends we gain ? would slide off from it. There was nothing they could WILKINSON : take up, no ! not a flower by the roadside, or a pebble, Say, you who saw the three crews we sent forth which had not got a long history. Once again he To challenge the pick'd oarsmen of the North, would ask them to have an ideal. When he came there You who saw Sadler, youngster though he be, and saw the young life about him it filled him with great By pluck and skill commanding victory ; And Graham, Captain of that gallant band, hope. He believed, and he spoke now with the Prince among boys, on water and on land : recollection of a long life, that it was the very highest (The School he's served so well will love him long, motives that prevailed most. In conclusion, the Bishop, True son of Durham, upright, gentle, strong). referring to school life, asked the boys to live worthily Who saw—too swift it was for sight almost— The crash : the shipwreck : oarsmen all but lost : of their School, for he believed there was no place where Merses profunda, exient pulcliriores :— great thoughts were so likely to be cherished and brought Say, you who saw them unexpected glories to maturity as at one of the English public schools. He Wresting, half-drown'd, from Tyne and Tees and Wear,— knew their dangers, he knew their evils, yet they gave Say, you who see this well-won trophy here, boys the privilege of feeling the influence of a corporate Whether the old School still can man a boat, Whether she is degenerate or not ! life. It was one of the pleasantest features of an occasion like the present to hear the hearty judgment FAWCUS : No doubt you've heard, too, what the Oxford news is, of school-fellows on the success of their fellows. No- How Woodman has woo'd manfully the Muses ; body, he was sure, thought of himself alone, and it was And how they bring fresh laurels from the Cam— just that fact of thinking with others, thinking for Booth learn'd in law, in science Eltringham ; others, sharing their life, rejoicing in their successes, How Lodge, both " International " and " Blue," Wins in the Tripos other fame : while you, which made the strength of a nation. It was the great Pearce, now we greet—the joy of Cambridge dons— hope of England, and if that was the character of their Pride of our School—first Scholar of St. John's.

public schools generally, they had here in Durham some PEARCE. special advantages. The record of their Head Master, Sadly, withal, we glance with eyes that grieve as they knew, was not the record of the history of the Backward and forward ere we take our leave, School. It went back to a far earlier date, and was Backward on those whose presence once was dear, hallowed by noble associations (applause). They had Now nevermore our greeting shall they hear. Caffin : they are not all from hence remov'd a great past ; they looked back upon recent Who knew him here, and they who knew him lov'd. successes ; they had, he trusted, the same future before Prest : not alone his tablet on the wall— them, and many and fuller successes in the time to Hearts of his friends are his memorial. come. He rejoiced to see how they welcomed their And forward looking, not without a thrill Of gladness, hail we him who comes to fill Head Master ; they knew how they could give him the The highest office in our little State, greatest joy—by showing him that they had fulfilled his Chief ruler, henceforth, of Dunelmian fate ; highest hopes. He wished them heartily success. He Honoured he comes, and honoured may he stay, wished they might all—not one, but all—fulfil the office With honours won for Durham day by day ! And you, Sir, who, from no ignoble fear, which they were called to fulfil as citizens, as English- Determin'd to lay down a work so dear, men, as men, as those who had been reared in a great Ere it should suffer loss from forces failing, religious institution, which had survived civil changes Long be you strengthen'd against time's assailing ! in the past, and which would, he trusted, continue to Be long and bright the evening of your rest, 'Mid simple folk much blessing and much blest ! be one of the supports of all that was noblest in English And when you hear of honest lives and true life in the future (applause). Liv'd by the men whose life was shap'd by you,— 46 THE DUNELMIAN. [OBER , 1894.

Of here and there some eminence attain'd, away and were about three-quarters of a length clear Some gift for all by one man's labour gain'd, when the boats were straight after Elvet. The School Some scholar readiest to learn and teach, Or soldier foremost in the deadly breach,— crew, rowing with admirable judgment, without allowing Then in that Rectory beside the Tees themselves to be bustled, steadily rowed their opponents You'll wake old memories and say, " For these— down, and taking the lead at about the minute tree won These men who do such things—are they not mine ?" by a short length. Master, farewell : we are for ever thine ! At the conclusion of the Epilogue, Mr. C. D. Shafto, Cricftet* O.D., mounting the platform, emphasized in a graceful and well-timed speech the deep debt which the School owed to Mr. Marshall. Mr. Shafto spoke as an old The past season has not been a very successful one in Dunelmian who had known the School for nearly thirty point of victories, but in all other respects it compares years, as a near neighbour, and as a parent. It is very favourably with past years. Although the first much to be regretted that the reporters had left the part of the season was wet and unfavourable for room before he spoke, as he certainly filled a gap which batsmen, the averages were almost, if not quite, as previous speakers had left. He pointed out that good on the whole as last year. The bowling honours nothing struck anyone acquainted with the School so were more evenly divided. There was, in point of fact, much as the frank, manly tone which characterized it. in this year's Eleven a great deal of fair average bowling Who was responsible for this ? Had things been talent. There was, however, no one bowler of anything otherwise who would have been held responsible ? The like the same class as C. Adamson last year. The Head Master. To whom, then, was the credit due ? To results of the matches were : won, 2 ; lost, 12. At a the Head Master. meeting held July 31st, Cumberlege was elected captain The School was in full sympathy with Mr. Shafto's for next year, with A. Clark as secretary. happy and loyal remarks and enthusiastic tone. The second Eleven played two matches against the During the past year the honours gained by the Bachelors' C. C., Hicks showing the best form. School were as follows :— Woodman, H. C.—First Class, Classics, Moderations, BATTING AVERAGES. Oxford. Highest Eltringham, H.—Second Class, Science Tripos, Cam- Innings. Not Out. Runs. Score. Average. bridge. Booth, L. H.—Second Class, Law Tripos, Cambridge. R. F. Cumberlege ... 13 I 187 59 x5'5 Lodge, L. V.—Junior Optime, Mathematical Tripos, S. A. Sadler 9 O 140 49 J5'5 Cambridge. H. Graham ... 9 I 124 44 T5'5 H. B. Fawcus 13 O 175 85 i3'5 Pearce, R. F.—Foundation Scholarship, St. John's J G. Jones 5 2 40 22 3'3 College, Cambridge. A. Clark 10 O II9 4I 11-9 Watts, H. B.—Sizarship, St. John's College, Cam- G. Thompson 13 O 138 35 io*6 Mr. F. E. Hewitt ... 6 O 49 24 8-i bridge. X H. Wilkinson 13 O 73 4 5*6 Houldey, W. B.—Open Scholarship, Durham Univer- E. B. Thornton 13 3 47 11 4*7 sity. W. Hardie 12 2 10 3 1 Renny, G. M.—Commission in the Line. Wilkinson, C.—Commission in the Line. BOWLING AVERAGES. In July, 1893, the higher certificate of the Oxford and Cambridge Board was awarded to four candidates, Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. R. F. Pearce and H. Robinson obtaining "distinction" 182 for Greek. H. B. Fawcus 56 385 32 12 W. Hardie 68 13 202 15 I3'5 H. M. Wilkinson ... 165 47 425 28 lS91 R. F. Cumberlege ... 6 224 16 1R 0 w 1 n q • 59 H H. Graham ... 67 19 172 8 21*5 A. Clark 37 5 130 6 21-8 SCHOOL v. OLD DUNELMIANS.—This, the last race of G. Jones 39 6 I IO 4 27-5 the season, was rowed on the morning of the Speech Day, August ist. The crews were :— SCHOOL V. OLD DUNELMIANS.—Bright weather and a SCHOOL. OLD DUNELMIANS. good wicket favoured us in our match with the O.D's. S. Sadler (bow). A. Armes (bow). The game resulted in a fairly easy victory for our S. Sutherland (2). C. C. Maughan (2). opponents, who were represented by a strong team. H. Graham (3). F. Thew (3). The School batted first, and sent in Cumberlege and H. Sadler (str.). G. C. Kerr (str.). Sadler to the bowling of C. Adamson and Fogg-Elliott. S. Greenwell (cox.). A. Longden (cox.). Cumberlege was soon bowled, but the score was nearly The course was from Trainers' Landing to Count's 40 for the second wicket before G. Thompson was un- Corner, the Old Dunelmians being given the easy arch. fortunately run out. Fawcus and Graham both helped Sadler, as usual, got his crew very smartly away, and to raise the score, which stood at 83 for five wickets. the School at once led out. When Baths Bridge was There was a break down after this, and no one else reached, the Old Boys, favoured by the station, drew offered much resistance except Robertson, who hit out BR , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 47

pluckily. The bowling was evenly divided between .W. B. HOULDEY.—Day Boy ; Ent. May, 1888 ; Vth Form. Adamson, Fogg-Elliott and L. Lodge. The Old G. S. THOMPSON.—School House; Ent. Aug., 1890; XI, 1894; Dunelmians scored heavily, most of them going in for IVth Form. J. A. A. ORLEBAR.—School House ; Ent. May, 1894 ; Illrd Form. vigorous hitting. The only exception to this rule was S. A. SADLER.—School House ; Ent. Jan., 1887 ; Monitor ; XV, J. Lodge, who made his runs in his usual careful style. 1893-4; XI, 1892-3-4; ist Crew, 1894; Upper Modern. When time was called, the O.D's had won by 85 runs W. C. WILLAN.—K.S. ; Day Boy; Ent. Aug., 1889 ; XV, 1892-4 ; and had two wickets in hand. Wilkinson was the most 2nd Crew, 1893-4 ; Upper Modern. successful bowler, with five wickets for 48. This is the W. J. HARDIE.—Second Master's House ; Ent. Aug., 1891 ; XV, first time the O.D's have beaten the School for three 1893-4 ; XI, 1894 ; Illrd Crew, 1894 ; Upper Modern. or four years. Scores :— M. R. KIRBY.—Second Master's House ; Ent. Sept., 1893 ; Lower Modern. OLD DUNELMIANS. SCHOOL. J. O. MILES.—School House ; Ent. May, 1894 ; Second Form. R. F. Cumberlege, b Adam- C. Adamson, c Jones, b son 3 Fawcus ...... 19 S. A. Sadler, b Fogg-Elliott 18 J. W. Lodge, b Fawcus ... 62 G. Thompson, run out 17 L. V. Lodge, b Hardie ... 33 With great sorrow we record the death of E. B. H. B. Fawcus, c Barmby, b J. W. Fogg-Elliott, Ibw, b Thornton, K.S., Vth Form. He was drowned on Fogg-Elliott ... •• J5 Wilkinson ...... 26 August 29th, while bathing at a place called the Quarry H. Graham, c & b Adamson 30 E. A. Wells, c Thompson, b Hole, near Ancroft Vicarage, and was buried on the H. M. Willkinson, b Fogg- Wilkinson ...... 15 Elliott 4 Rev. H. Wilkinson, b Wil- following Saturday, in Jesmond Old Cemetery. A. Clark, b L. Lodge ... o kinson ...... 1 Edward Basil Thornton was the son of the Rev. E. B. Thornton, b L. Lodge o B. Robinson, not out ... 25 A. Robertson, lbw, b J. F. Jollie, b Wilkinson ... 9 Edward Thornton, Vicar of Ancroft, Northumberland. Lodge ...... 11 J. E. C. Graham, c Fawcus, He was elected to a King's Scholarship in June, 1891, and G. Jones, not out 3 b Wilkinson ...... 3 entered School in the following September. He got his W. Hardie, b A'damson ... 3 H. S. Harrison, not out ... 4 H. T. Barmby, did not bat. XI colours at the end of the summer term, 1894. Extras . 14 Extras ...... 6 This number of the Dunelmian contains the record of the death, and some account of the work, of more than Total .118 Total for 8 wickets ...203 one famous Old Dunelmian. Men whose names have been loved and reverenced in Durham for years have IDalete* done their work and gone to their rest. The School which shaped their lives does not forget their honoured R. F. PEARCE.—K.S.; Day Boy; Monitor; Ent. April, 1886; Vlth names. Yet we may be pardoned if the foremost Form. H. GRAHAM.—K.S. ; School House ; Monitor ; Ent. Nov., 1888 ; thought in our hearts when we met this term was less XV, 1889-90-1-2-3-4; Capt. XV, 1892-4; 2nd Crew, 1891; ist of them than of the vacant place in our own ranks, Crew, 1892-3-4; Capt. D.S.B.C., 1892-3-4; XI, 1892-3-4; Vlth and of the bright promising young life so suddenly cut Form. short. The School has lost a son who had served her, M WILKINSON.—K.S. ; Second Master's House; Monitor; and would have further served her, with genuine Ent. Sept., 1888; XV, 1892-3-4; XI, 1893-4; Vlth Form. Dunelmian keenness ; and Thornton's many friends H. B. FAWCUS.—K.S.; Ent. Mav, 1889; Second Master's House; Monitor; XV, 1892-3-4; XI, 1892-3-4; Capt. XI, 1894; Vlth have lost one who was endeared to them by his frank, Form. generous disposition, and simple manly character.

THE FOLLOWING ENTERED SCHOOL SEPTEMBER, 1894.

NAME. HOUSE. FORM. ADDRESS OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

A. W. Maughan, K.S. (Senior) ... Second Master's IV. Rev. J. A. C. Maughan, The Vicarage, Prudhoe-on-Tyne. H. St. B. Holland, K.S Day Boy ... Rev. W. Holland, The Rectory, Cornhill-on-Tweed. A. E. Heskett, K.S School House III. W. J. Heskett, Esq., 46, Arthur Street, Penrith. H. F. Mohun, K.S Day Boy ... III. H. J. Mohun, Esq., 10, Ravensworth Terrace, Durham. A. R. Aitken School House C. K. Aitken, Esq., Kirknay, Prestwick, Ayr, N.B. A. N. Davidson School House III. J. E. Davidson, Esq., 40, Percy Gardens, Tynemouth. C. S. Bell ... * School House I. C. M. Bell, Esq., Bentinck Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne. J. Haythornthwaite Second Master's II. Rev. E. Haythornthwaite, Felling-on-Tyne. A. T. Haythornthwaite Second Master's II. Do. do. do. A. M. Hardie Second Master's A. W. Hardie, Esq., Whittingham, Northumberland. A. H. Tomlinson Day Boy I. T. J. Tomlinson, Esq., 5, Victoria Terrace, Durham. W. Ainsley Day Boy I. W. Ainsley, Esq., 40, Atherton Street, Durham. A. M. Dodd Day Boy I. Rev. T. F. Dodd (O.D.), St. Cuthbert's, Durham. A. C. W. Dodd Day Boy I. Do. do. do. C. O. Rowlandson Day Boy ... C. Rowlandson, Esq., 19, The Bailey, Durham. W. Y. Apperley Day Boy III. Captain Apperley, South End, Durham. W. Rushworth Day Boy I. T. Rushworth, Esq., 48, South Street, Durham. T. M. Forster Second Master's I. E. Forster, Esq., Park House, Jarrow-on-Tyne. S. Simpson ... t ... Day Boy II. T. W. Simpson, Esq., 18, Old Elvet, Durham. 48 THE DUNELMIAN. [OBER , 1894.

General SntelHgence* 'bituars*

T. Elliot and H. Sadler were made monitors towards On another page we have recorded the death of the end of last term. E. B. Thornton, K.S. We have also to record the deaths of the following Old Dunelmians :— T. Elliot and R. F. Cumberlege obtained the Higher The Rev. James Douglas, Superior of the Mission Certificate in the Oxford and Cambridge Board Exam- Brotherhood of the Diocese of Bloemfontein, died at ination at the end of last term. St. Augustine's, Modderpoort, on August 17th, aged 51 years. This number of the Dunelmian has been sent to some The Right Rev. H. B. Bowlby, D.D., Bishop of old subscribers who have not yet paid their subscription Coventry, died at Edinburgh on August 27th, aged 71 for this year. The Editors must remind their sub- years. scribers that future numbers will not be sent to anyone who has not paid his subscription for the year. Francis Greenwell, J.P., died at his residence in the South Bailey, Durham, on August 22nd, aged 71 years. A hansome silver bowl has just been presented to the G. H. Longden was drowned while bathing at late Head Master by a number of Old Dunelmians, chiefly Stanton-by-Dale, Derbyshire, on September 9th, aged Oxford and Cambridge men. It bears the following 22 years. inscription :— The Rev. John Cundill, D.D., late Rector of St. Mar- Amico . et . Praeceptori . optimo . garet's, Durham, and Honorary Canon of Durham Cathedral, died at Cockermouth on September 14th, Jacobo . M . Marshall .A.M. aged 82 years. Abeunti . jam . absentes . Sed . memori . memores . Canon Body has kindly written for us the following D . D . memoir of the life and character of his friend, the Rev. James Douglas :— Scholae . Dunelmensis . Alumni . A Dunelmian in whose life's work and beauty of A. S. M.D. CCCXCIV . character his fellow-Dunelmians may rejoice has recently passed into his rest. It is fitting that, whilst his memory THE NEW DEAN OF DURHAM. is still fresh, a record of that life and character should be preserved in the pages of the School paper. The Dean of Durham having intimated his intention to resign the Deanery in the course of the present James Douglas was the youngest son of Canon month, Dr. Kitchin, Dean of Winchester, has been Douglas, a Prebendary of the Cathedral of Durham. appointed to succeed him. The Very Rev. George He grew up under all the moulding influences of William Kitchin was educated at Christ Church, Durham, and especially of its Cathedral, with its School, Oxford, obtaining a double first in 1850. At the Uni- in which he was educated in the days of Dr. Holden, versity he acted as tutor to the Crown Prince of coming in 1855 and leaving in 1859. From school he Denmark, and was a member of the Hebdomadal passed to Pembroke College, Oxford, and graduated Council, Select Preacher, Censor of Christ Church, from that College in 1867. His school and college Junior Proctor, and Whitehall Preacher. From 1868 career gave little promise of his future work in life. to 1883 he was the Censor of non-collegiate students, He was not gifted with any special mental powers or and it was almost entirely due to his efforts that the physical strength, and won no renown either as scholar non-collegiate system gained its large measure of or athlete. But he was always popular with his fellows success. In 1883 Mr. Gladstone recommended Mr. because of his bright lovable nature and sympathetic Kitchin for the Deanery of Winchester, and in the heart. In 1867 he was ordained Deacon to the parish same year he became a Doctor of Divinity. Dean of Tarporley in Cheshire. He threw himself with all Kitchin is well known as an accomplished student of vigour into his work, and in so doing was blessed French history, and throughout his tenure of the himself. It was at this time that he rose to the deanery of Winchester has specially addressed himself to realization of what the service of God and man in the antiquarian researches connected with his cathedral. ministry meant. He had grown up under influences fitted to touch a devout imagination and to mould a character always brave and pure. But now all these •DUNELMIAN" ACCOUNT. 1893-94. influences became intensified as he passed into a DR. £ s. d. CR. realization of the Father's love, and felt how glorious a Balance from 1892-93 .. Printing and Stamps £ 4 4 Donation ...... 0150 Balance in hand.. 23 1 6 sphere the ministry of the Church is for the life of Caffinites ...... 400 School House ...... 440 sonship. Henceforth the love of God, and of man in Day Boys 2 10 6 God, was the moulding power of his character and life. Subscribers for 1 year.. .. 7126 1 Subscriber for 4 copies for In 1871 he left Tarporley to join Canon Body in the 1 year o 10 o parish of Kirby Misperton in Yorkshire. Here he was 2 Subscribers for 2 copies for 1 year o 10 o of necessity brought into close contact with the 1 Subscriber for 2 years .. 050 Parochial Missions movement, and soon learned that 1 Subscriber for 8 years .. 100 an Sale of single copies .. .. o 14 o he had the x°LPi(rfJLa evangelist. His spiritual power as a missioner very rapidly developed, and he £23 5 10 R. H. J. POOLE, £23 5 10 TREASURER. was soon in constant request for this work. This BR , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 49 made it clear that parochial work was not the proper School, and was ordained in 1846 to the Curacy of South SiaKovLa for him, and so in 1875 he joined a community Shields under his uncle, the Rev. Jas. Carr, afterwards of preachers in the Diocese of Lichfield, called the Master of Sherburn Hospital. He was subsequently Society of the Holy Spirit, whose special work was to Curate of Whitstable in Kent, and was presented by be the preaching of Missions and Retreats. Here he Archdeacon Hone to the great parish of Oldbury, near remained until 1879, when Bishop Webb, then of Bloem- Birmingham, where, amidst an immense population of fontein, now of Grahamstown, invited him to be the 12,000, he laboured for 18 years, when he was promoted Superior of the Mission Brotherhood in the former by the late Bishop of Worcester to the Vicarage of Diocese. The invitation was most carefully weighed Dartford, in Kent. After seven years' work there he and was accepted. From that time until his death South was recalled by the same patron to his old neighbour- Africa has been the sphere of his work. Throughout hood to the important Rectory of St. Philip's, the Cape Colony and the Orange River Free State he Birmingham, where he has been labouring for nine years went on his evangelistic work. His influence was felt with eminent success, taking a prominent part in all everywhere, and his name was everywhere a name of love Church work in Birmingham. He was the leader of the and power. That one so inconspicuous in mental and Church party in the School Board of Birmingham, and physical gifts should have exercised an influence so for years fought the battle of religious education. widespread, so powerful, so enduring, is a proof of the Upon the failure of the scheme for the division of the beauty and strength of his character such as nothing Diocese of Worcester and the creation of a Bishopric of else could give. What underlay this influence was his Birmingham, the present Bishop (Dr. Perowne) looked love of God and His Church. It filled him with that round for a suitable clergyman for appointment as concentration of purpose, that purity of intention, that suffragan, and Canon Bowlby was recognized as the ever-ready sympathy, that true practical wisdom, that best-known and most generally respected rector in the invincible courage, which blended in his character with Diocese, as well as a man possessing the personal a deep humility and a continuous joy and made him to qualifications for the office in a very high degree. be the thing of beauty that he was. And now he has Canon Bowlby consented to accept the office at the passed out of a beautiful and purposeful life to his Bishop's earnest request, and in September, 1891, the reward. He fell asleep at the Mission House of the Queen's letters patent nominated him to be Bishop- Brotherhood last month, and he leaves behind to Suffragan of Coventry. Upon hearing of his appoint- Durham School the record of an honoured life. May ment the clergy of Birmingham united to present him that life find its imitators among Dunelmians in the with his episcopal robes in token of their regard, and at future, as he himself trod in the footsteps of good men the same time the congregation and parishioners of St. and true in a glorious past. G. B. Philip's presented him with an illuminated address and other gifts. His consecration took place at St. Paul's Cathedral, and at the close of the year, by decree of Of Bishop Bowlby the Durham County Advertiser Convocation, the University of Oxford conferred upon says :—" Bishop Bowlby came of a family long connected him the honorary degree of D.D. The Bishop of Wor- with the County and City of Durham. He was the only cester found in Dr. Bowlby a most devoted helper. son of Capt. Peter Bowlby, 4th or King's Own, Indeed, he threw himself into the duties of his office with a distinguished Peninsular and Waterloo officer, a zeal and assiduity which ere long proved too much for who was in every engagement with the Duke of his strength, the illness which preceded his death being Wellington, and was the first officer who entered the virtually a breakdown from overwork. He continued to breach and survived at the Forlorn Hope at the Siege perform his duties as rector of St. Philip's, and in of Badajoz. Bishop Bowlby entered Durham School addition journeyed hither and thither in the diocese to under the regime of the Rev. J. Carr, and remained, attend consecrations, to hold confirmations, and to and was captain of the School at the resignation of the perform other episcopal functions, besides fulfilling the late Rev. M. H. G. Buckle, and continued for some duties of Archdeacon of Birmingham, an office to time head-boy under Dr. Elder, Mr. Buckle's successor. which he was appointed on its creation. He was a very Though not large under Mr. Buckle, the School was prominent public man at Birmingham, and long known remarkable for the successes attained by the pupils. as an earnest worker, thoughtful preacher, and sym- Amongst Bishop Bowlby's contemporaries and class- pathetic pastor. He took an active part in the Church fellows were the late Right Hon. J. R. Davison, Q.C., Congress at Birmingham last autumn, and presided at M.P.; the Rev. Canon Waite, D.D.; the late Preben- the large working-men's meeting held in connexion with dary Hays ; the late E. Headlam, Fellow of St. John's the subject of temperance. Last year, too, he acted as College, Cambridge ; R. Ornsby and G. Petch, both secretary to the Bishop of Rochester in obtaining Fellows of Trinity College, Oxford ; Canon Tristram, information for a report to Convocation on the subject F.R.S. ; Chancellor Tristram, Q.C. ; the Rev. A. W. of the Sunday opening of museums and art galleries. Headlam ; the late Francis Greenwell ; the Rev. William Bishop Bowlby's decline in health became apparent Greenwell, F.R.S. ; the Rev. R. A. Thompson, Fellow shortly after the Church Congress last autumn. He of St. Catharine's, Cambridge, who only pre-deceased began to feel the effects of fatigue much more than usual, him by a fortnight ; the Rev. P. G. Dennis, Fellow of and as soon as his confirmations were over he went Emmanuel, Cambridge, and several others. At the away for a period of rest. Then symptoms of cardiac early age of sixteen the late Bishop won an Open weakness developed themselves, and in the early Scholarship at Wadham College, Oxford, graduated in summer he found it necessary to give up work again. 1844, and soon afterwards was elected a Fellow of Wad- He last represented the Diocese in Convocation on the ham. He was for a short time an Assistant Master in the THE DUNELMIAN. [OBER , 1894. ist of July, but he was very ill immediately before that a frequent spectator of the practice of the School crew, event. After it was over he went for a short trip to which his grandson was steering. Norway, and intended to go to Canada, where some of his relations reside. He came back from Norway to Mr. Gerald Henry Longden was born in Sunderland Edinburgh, however, very much worse, and was in 1871. He entered School in 1883 and left in 1889. compelled to accept the hospitality of the Rector of St. He was elected to a Senior King's Scholarship in 1886. Paul's, Edinburgh, whose house he reached with He played in the XV in 1888-89. After leaving School he difficulty. He passed away on Monday night, August was articled to his father, Mr. J. A. Longden, Solicitor, 27th, at half-past seven o'clock, in the house of the Rev. Sunderland, and afterwards to Messrs. A. M. Jackson Rowland Ellis, Abercrombie Place, Edinburgh. The and Co., of Hull. He was about to present himself Bishop was twice married, and leaves four daughters, for his final examination in November next and had just three of whom are married. His only son, the Rev. left Hull for a holiday. He was staying with his uncle, H. G. Bowlby, was a Scholar of Balliol College, Oxford, Mr. A. Longden, at Stanton, in Derbyshire, and on the and is now a master at Eton. His second wife, who morning of September 9th was bathing with his brother survives him, was the widow of Mr. J. B. Allison, of and two of his cousins in a deep lake near his uncle's Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Bishop also leaves two house. Mr. Longden suddenly sank, it is supposed sisters, the younger of whom is the wife of Canon from some failure of the heart's action, and, in spite of Tristram, of this city." most strenuous and heroic efforts made by his brother and cousin to save him, was drowned. The name of Mr. Francis Greenwell was the third child and Longden is one which has been honourably known in the second son of the late Mr. William Thos. Greenwell, of School for some years past, and the family and friends Greenwell Ford, Lanchester, J.P. and D.L. of the of Mr. Gerald Longden will have in their bereavement county of Durham. He was educated at the School the deepest sympathy of more than one generation of under Dr. Buckle. His whole life was spent in Durham. Dunelmians. He was known as a vigorous and successful man of business, a keen sportsman, and an ardent student of The Rev. John Cundill, D. D., was educated at Durham natural history. For many years he has occupied a School under Dr. Britton. He was elected to a King's seat on the county bench of magistrates. He was also Scholarship in the year 1826. He was the first student a guardian of the poor for the Durham Union and had admitted to Durham University at its opening, and a seat on the Durham and Chester-le-Street Highway- his name appears first on the University Register. Board. For many years he has been connected with After a distinguished career as an undergraduate he was the Durham County Hospital. He was for some time elected to a Fellowship in 1839. In 1841 he was hon. treasurer to the Hospital and on resigning that appointed head of the Training College for School- post was elected on the committee, which position masters. In 1842 he was appointed, by the Dean and he retained to the end of his life. He was also a Chapter, Incumbent of St. Margaret's. During his member of the County Council ; was one of the incumbency the parish was divided, the church restored, committee of visitors to the Sedgefield Asylum ; and was schools and rectory built. He was a member of the chairman of the River Wear Pollution Committee. It Board of Guardians and of the School Board. He is interesting to the School to remember that Mr. retired from St. Margaret's in 1888 and spent the latter Greenwell was one of the earliest pioneers of rowing on years of his life at Keswick. He died at Cockermouth, the river Wear, and to the end of his life he maintained a and was buried at Crosthwaite, near Keswick, on keen interest in rowing. So lately as last term he was September 18th.

DURHAM: Printed for the Proprietors by THOMAS CALDCLEUGH, at the Caxton Printing Works, 70, Saddler Street. . SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1894. IT be 2)unelmian. VOL. II.—NO. II. DURHAM, NOVEMBER 17, 1894.

football. a pass by N. Clark, scored far out. The kick at goal, though a good attempt, was unsuccessful. The Scratch The detailed account of the matches given below now pressed again and, before time was called, scored will show that, if nothing particularly brilliant has been three more tries, but only once, owing to the greasy state done by the Fifteen, it has, at any rate, reached an of the ball, was a goal kicked. A pleasant game resulted average standard of efficiency. The team has been in a victory for the Scratch team by one goal, four carefully handled by a most energetic and painstaking tries, to one try. School team :—Hutchinson, back ; Captain, and has certainly made great progress in style Ferens, C. Maughan, A. Clark, N. Clark, three- and power since the earlier matches. quarter-backs ; A. Appleby and Hall, half-backs ; D. In the opening games the four three-quarter game Hardie, T. G. Blunt, G. Bell, Downie, Elliott, Hepburn, was adopted, but was not effective. The forwards, in F. Maughan, S. Sutherland, forwards. their anxiety to heel out, did not pay sufficient attention THE SCHOOL II v. NORTHERN II.—Played on to genuine scrummaging work. The backs every now October 6th, 011 the playground, in wet weather. and then did some pretty passing, but, as a rule, the Northern, who had an exceptionally strong team, movement took the ball across instead of down the proved much too heavy for the School II. Northern ground. Lately the team has gone back to the old started to press from the first. Our forwards were game. rushed several times, but played better as the game The Sunderland match showed the forwards at their proceeded. The School only once seemed likely to best. They worked hard, followed up well, and spoilt score, but Northern rushed the ball back. Towards the the combination of the Sunderland backs. The finish, the School once more reached the Northern Medical match, on the other hand, found the twenty-five, but the ball returned to the School twenty-five forwards at their worst. They were slow, ineffective, again, where it remained, the final score being :— and clumsy. The forwards must not forget the lesson Northern, two goals (one dropped), seven tries ; School, of the Merchiston match last year. That is, they must nil. School team :—Hutchinson, back ; Harrison, remember to go at top speed, to pack quickly, to get Sagar, C. Maughan (Capt.), H. Sadler, three-quarter- the first shove in the scrummage, to watch the ball, and backs ; Hall and A. Appleby, half-backs ; Hepburn, to break up quickly. The halves must not be content Allden, Downie, G. Bell, S. Sutherland, F. Maughan, with anything but the smartest picking up and cleanest Elliott, A. Maughan, forwards. passing. There seems at times to be a lack of under- THE SCHOOL V. T. W. CONING'S FIFTEEN.—This standing between the halves. They do not play match was played at Durham on Thursday, October sufficiently into each others' hands. They are also too nth. Clark having won the toss, Mr. Hewitt kicked apt to start movements across the ground instead of off from the School end. The ball being returned to towards the opposite goal. The three-quarters ought the half-way, play remained there for some time. The to practice the art of taking their passes at full speed, scratch forwards then pressed, but the tackling of the and of seeing where there are openings. They are School backs kept their opponents out, and Maughan also rather too apt to leave the men opposite to them at last relieved the pressure by a well-timed kick. At unmarked. The back has been playing a consistently half-time neither side had scored. On play being sound and practical game. He kicks well, and tackles resumed, the scratch forwards pressed, and after some surely. loose play the visitors came away with a rush, which the School backs were unable to stop, and, after some THE SCHOOL V. F. E. THEW'S FIFTEEN.—On Thursday, smart passing, Shortt scored, Jackson failing to October 4th, we began our season by meeting a scratch convert. After the drop-out, play settled for some team brought by F. E. Thew (O.D.). Unfortunately time in the visitors' twenty-five, neither side being able we were without Mr. Hewitt, Bell, Cumberlege, and to score further. The whistle then blew, and a keenly- Hirst, all of whom had been slightly injured. Clark contested game left the scratch team victorious by one won the toss, and Hardie kicked off from the lower end try to nil. School team :—Hutchinson, back ; N. of the ground. Play was at first in midfield, but the Clark, A. Clark, C. A. Maughan, Ferens, three- superior weight of the Scratch forwards forced us back quarter-backs ; A. Appleby and Hall, half-backs ; F. E. to our line, where Schwartz, the Cambridge half-back, Hewitt, T. G. Blunt, R. Bell, D. Hardie, Hirst, scored, no goal resulting. For a time we kept our Hepburn, Downie, F. Maughan, forwards. opponents well in their own half, until their forwards made a good combined rush, and Rycroft got over, THE SCHOOL V. RIPON SCHOOL.—The School team paid the kick at goal again failing. Half-time :—Scratch, their annual visit to Ripon on Saturday, October 20th, two tries, to nil. On resuming, our forwards put more and met with defeat by one try to nothing. The dash into their play, and were soon at work in the conditions promised to be very favourable, but a Scratch twenty-five. From a scrummage, Ferens, from deluge of rain came on before the game started and 52 THE DUNELMIAN. [NOVEMBER 17TH, 1894. continued, more or less, for the rest of the day. In Appleby, half-backs ; R. Bell, D. Hardie, Hepburn, S. consequence of this the game was mostly a forward Sutherland, T. G. Blunt, Hirst, Allden, Downie, one, the ground becoming very greasy and the ball Elliott, forwards. exceedingly difficult to hold. The School forwards, though they began to make desperate efforts just before THE SCHOOL V. SUNDERLAND.—Played on the School the call of time, did not play the dashing, active game ground on Thursday, November ist. Sunderland were they should, losing several good opportunities from strongly represented, and were decidedly the best lack of decision and from slowness in following up, and it Fifteen that we have met this season. D. Hardie kicked was in this, especially, that Ripon beat us, for their off from the School end of the ground. After some forwards played a very hard game indeed. At half- loose play, one of the Sunderland forwards managed to back, too, we were outplayed, for, though Cumberlege cross the School line, but was called back for " held." and Appleby played pluckily, they were over-matched Shortly afterwards the Sunderland backs again got the in weight and trickiness, and never had much chance ball, and Roger scored far out. A. Burn made a good of feeding the three-quarters. We played four three- but unsuccessful attempt at goal. After this the quarters against Ripon's three, and the plan was not School forwards began to pull themselves together successful, for there was much uncertainty as to who and fairly held their heavier opponents, screwing very should take the ball when it came to them, and the well at times. The game continued to be very fast, passes were huddled and short and rarely taken with and time after time the Sunderland backs were just any pace on ; very often after a long series of passes brought down in time. Owing to the wet state of we were across at the other side of the field, but ten yards the ball, and the slippery condition of the ground, further back than where the passing started. Both passing among the three-quarters was very difficult. A. and N. Clark played a sterling game, the captain Nothing further had been scored when the whistle being responsible for one or two really brilliant pieces blew for half-time, with Sunderland, one try ; School, of play. Neither Ferens nor Maughan could manage nil. Simey restarted for Sunderland, and A. Clark to get away much, though they had most of the work returned well into touch. A series of scrummages to do, being charged down several times before they then ensued, in which the School forwards quite held could get hold of the ball. Hutchinson played his their own, and several times made good but ineffectual usual sound game at full back, generally doing the rushes down the field. Nearing time, Greaves got right thing at the right time. Among the forwards, clear away down the touch line, but was brought down Elliott was noticeable for some clever dribbling, Allden by N. Clark just in the nick of time. The final score for some good following up, and D. Hardie for hard was :—Sunderland, one try; School, nil. School work in the scrummage and on the touch line. The team :—Hutchinson, back ; N. Clark, A. Clark, and R. solitary try was obtained after half-time from a lengthy Ferens, three-quarter-backs ; R. F. Cumberlege and A. muddled scrummage on our goal line, and the ball Appleby, half-backs ; T. G. Blunt, R. Bell, Hirst, D. might have belonged to any one, as half-a-dozen Hardie, Hepburn, C. Maughan, S. Sutherland, Downie, players had hold of it. The team were, as usual, and Elliott, forwards. hospitably entertained by the Head Master. MODERN V. CLASSICAL.—This match, which has now become an annual event, was played on the Top ground THE SCHOOL V. DARLINGTON.—This match was on Saturday, November 3rd. Allden kicked off for the played on October 27th. Owing to the heavy rains Classical, and A. Clark returned to touch. Several the match had to be played on the top field. Darling- scrummages followed, the Modern gaining very little ton having won the toss, Hardie kicked off. Darlington ground. After some unsuccessful attempts to score by returned, and their forwards following up prevented the Modern backs, A. Clark got possession and passed Ferens from getting his kick in. A series of scrummages to Ferens, who ran in a try. A. Clark failed at goal. followed until Ferens, getting possession, made a After some loose play, A. Clark scored under the posts, good run up the touch-line and passed to Cumberlege, a goal resulting. Nothing further was scored before who scored the first try. The kick at goal failed. half-time. Hardie kicked off and play remained in After the drop-out, the Darlington forwards rushed the the Classical twenty-five. A. Clark nearly scored ball down the field and scored, Lohden converting. again, but was well collared by Martin. Loose play Hardie restarted, and play remained in the centre until followed. The Classical reached the Modern twenty- half-time ; the score then was :—Darlington, one goal ; five. The Modern forwards rushed the ball down School, one try. Darlington restarted, and play again, and Sadler scored. A. Clark took the kick, but settled in the School twenty-five. After some hard the ball struck the cross-bar. Play was very even for scrummaging on the School line, Darlington got over. the rest of the game. The score was :—Modern, one The kick at goal failed. A. Clark dropped out, and goal, two tries ; Classical, nil. The Classical forwards the School forwards rushed the ball into the centre of played a sound game and often held the Modern, who the field. From a scrummage, the School backs did not pack tight enough, and lacked combination. secured, and N. Clark ran in a try, A. Clark converting. This match showed the merits of several promising Shortly afterwards N. Clark again scored, far out, no young players, namely, Sagar, W. Harrison, Martin, goal resulting. Play continued fast for the last ten and Jones. The teams were :—Modern :—Hutchinson, minutes, but neither side could score further. The back ; Ferens, A. Clark, G. Harrison, W. Harrison, whistle blew, leaving the School victorious by one goal three-quarter-backs ; Appleby and Sadler, half-backs ; and two tries to one goal, one try. The School team Bell (Capt.), Hardie, Hirst, Downie, F. Maughan, was :—Hutchinson, full back ; N. Clark, A. Clark, P. Jones, E. Appleby, E. Jones, forwards. Classical:— Ferens, three-quarter-backs ; Cumberlege and A. Martin, back ; N. Clark (Capt.), C. Maughan, Sagar, EBR 17TH, 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 53 three-quarter-backs ; Cumberlege and Hall, half-backs ; pulled down a yard or two short of the line : and a few Hepburn, Allden, Elliott, Robertson, G. Bell, Row- minutes afterwards exactly the same thing happened landson, Sutherland, A. Maughan, Shawyer, forwards. to Ferens on the other side, Durham having much the best of the game up to the finish. The three-quarters THE SCHOOL V. MEDICALS.—Played at Durham on all did their work well, their tackling in particular Thursday, November 8th. The School, losing the toss, being excellent. Cumberlege played a good game at kicked off against the wind. The visitors returned to half, and the forwards were fair. Their packing was the half-way, where play remained for some time. The better, but they will never be a really smart lot until Medicals then pressed, but a free kick was given they learn, firstly, to get the ball in the scrummage : against them for offside, and play settled again at the this they ought to have done all the time against York, half-way. Their forwards then heeled out and their as they were never shoved ; secondly, to screw to- backs pressed. The School tackling, however, was gether ; and thirdly, to break at once and carry on the good, and nothing was scored for some time. After ball in the loose as soon as they have screwed. They some close scrummaging on the School twenty-five, must also remember that when they are allowed an Race got over for the visitors, Fawcus landing a goal. extra man forward, it is their business to make it up Play continued in the School twenty-five, but nothing to the three-quarters by helping them to tackle. further was scored. The whistle then blew for half- School team :—Hutchinson, back ; N. Clark (Capt.), A. time : Medicals, one goal ; School, nil. The visitors Clark, Ferens, three-quarter-backs ; Cumberlege, restarted, but one of their forwards being in front, the Appleby, half-backs ; Bell, Hardie, Hirst, F. Maughan, ball was brought back. The School forwards then Allden, Hepburn, Sutherland, G. Bell, Robertson, rushed the ball up the field, and a free kick being given forwards. Fifteen colours were given to Appleby after against the Medicals, A. Clark tried a kick at goal ; this match. the kick, however, failed. After a series of mauls the ball was heeled out, and A. Clark, getting possession, THE SCHOOL II v. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, II.— scored behind the posts. The same player converted. Played on the School ground, Saturday, November 10th. Fawcus restarted, Ferens returning to the half-way. Durham lost the toss. C. Maughan kicked off from the Even play followed for some time. The School School end of the ground against a slight wind. The forwards eventually working the ball down the field, School forwards quickly rushed the ball into the York the School almost got over. Nothing further, however, twenty-five, where they repeatedly heeled out, but the was scored, the game resulting in a draw : School, halves seemed unable to seize the opportunity. After one goal ; Medicals, one goal. The School team some loose and exciting play on the York line, W. was :—Hutchinson, back ; N. Clark, A. Clark, Ferens, Harrison managed to fall over with the ball, but it three-quarter-backs; A. Appleby, Cumberlege, half- slipped from his hands and only a minor resulted. backs ; R. Bell, D. Hardie, Hirst, Hepburn, Allden, Shortly afterwards, Shawyer picked out from a F. Maughan, Elliott, Downie, S. Sutherland, forwards. scrummage, and a free kick was awarded to York, who thus relieved the pressure on their lines. Play continued THE SCHOOL V. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.—At in the York ground until half-time, when nothing had York, on Nov. 10th. York, having won the toss, been scored by either side. In the second half, decided to play down hill for the first half, thus the Durham forwards completely outplayed their securing also the advantage of having the rain at their opponents, York only once being really dangerous, backs. D. Hardie kicked off for Durham soon after when Martin saved well. After a series of scrummages three o'clock, and on the ball being returned, the in the York twenty-five, H. Sadler scored in the Durham forwards soon began to work up towards the corner, but Maughan's kick at goal failed. H. Sadler York goal. For the first ten minutes the game was soon scored again in the corner from a pass by Hall, rather uninteresting, consisting mostly of scrummages, but the kick at goal failed. The York forwards then in which Durham had the best of it, and loose rushes, rushed the ball down the field into the Durham twenty- in which they were mostly driven back. The wetness five, where C. Maughan intercepted a pass and kicked. of the ball, and the fact that it was not blown up very The York back failed to return, and Maughan, who had tightly, made accurate passing very difficult. After followed up his kick, scored far out : H. Sadler made about twenty minutes' play, however, the Durham a good but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Final forwards began to wake up, and from a loose scrum- score :—Durham, three tries ; St. Peter's, nil. School mage in the York twenty-five, A. Clark got hold of the team :—Martin, back ; W. Harrison, C. Maughan, ball and, going straight through, got a very pretty try, Sagar, three-quarter-backs; Hall and H. Sadler, which he converted. Nothing much happened after half-backs ; Elliott, Downie, S. Rowlandson, P. Jones, this until half-time. On the ball being restarted, it Shawyer, Hogg, A. Hardie, A. Maughan, and E. was naturally expected that Durham would have all Appleby, forwards. the best of the game. Such, however, was not the case, as for ten minutes or more the game was mostly in mid-field ; and then, by a fine combined rush, the York forwards, who were playing a very good game, General JntelltGence. brought the ball right up to the Durham goal line, and for several minutes it looked as though they would The Rev. S. B. Guest-Williams, who has been certainly get over. Once more, however, the Durham Second Master of the School since 1877, has been forwards, led by Bell, pulled themselves together, and appointed by the Dean and Chapter to the living of rushed the ball in really fine fashion into the York Pittington. Mr. Guest-Williams is to remain with us twenty-five. N. Clark very nearly got over, but was till the end of next summer term. 54 THE DUNELMIAN. [NOVEMBER 17TH 1894.

A. H. Chaytor (O.D.) has been elected to a Fellow- Sergeant's Song " and " The Pirate King," from "The ship at Clare College, Cambridge. Pirates of Penzance," set an example which might be with advantage followed, and well earned the T. Molesworth (O.D.) obtained an entrance scholar- enthusiastic applause with which their efforts were ship at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, as did H. Fawcus received. The clever duet, " But it is so," sung by at the Medical College, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Mrs. Hobhouse and Miss Russell, roused another storm of cheers, as did also Mrs. Hobhouse by H. J. Oldroyd (O.D.) obtained in October a second "Cockles and Mussels." "John Brown's Donkey," class in the First Year Examination at Durham and "The Three Crows," sung by the members of University, and was elected at the same time to a the Little Clubs, brought us to "Floreat Dunelmia" scholarship in the University. and " God Save the Queen," which ended a most successful concert. Dr. E. Jepson (O.D.) is Mayor of Durham for the year 1894-95. The three concerts held so far have realized £8 4s. iod. The price of tickets has been threepence The O.D. match is on Thursday, December 13th. for the gallery, and sixpence for reserved seats. The thanks of the Committee are due to Mr. Smith, The Merchiston match is on December 18th. The who has been invaluable as an accompanist. School Concert is on the same day. Uhc 2) e bating Society. Mrs. Hobhouse will be glad to know, as early as possible, the names of O.D.s who want beds either for the O.D. match or for the end of term. A general meeting of the Society was held in the Library on September 25th, which was open to all A series of concerts, in aid of a fund for building interested in the Society ; Mr. Hewitt was chosen a Cricket Pavilion, has been held this term in the President, and Mr. Poole Vice-President. A committee School House Hall. The first of the series was given of five was then formed, one of whom was to act as by Mr. Poole and H. Sadler on October 6th. Mr. Secretary, as follows:—Shawyer (Sec.), Mr. Smith, Hewitt opened the proceedings with " The Old Clark, Sadler, Cumberlege, The rule, "That each Umbrella." Mr. H. Eltringham (O.D.) kindly came member must speak for at least two minutes each half- over and gave a banjo solo, which was enthusiastically yearly session," was abolished. The House then received. Mr. J. M. Hardwich (O.D.) sang two songs, adjourned. " Postilion " and " Kerry Dance." Mr. J. G. Wilson (O.D.) gave one of his famous Yorkshire stories and A meeting of the Society was held in the Library on a song, both of which were greeted with prolonged October 9th, when Mr. Poole proposed, " That this cheers. The last item on the programme was selections House views with satisfaction the increasing popularity by the School House Band, which caused great amuse- of the game of croquet." C. A. Maughan seconded the ment in the gallery. The band, which had been proposer, while Cumberlege and N. Clark opposed. carefully trained, made a good deal of noise. The Mr. Smith then spoke for the motion ; and after the concert finished with " Floreat Dunelmia " and "God conclusion of this speech, the President called upon Save the Queen." Mr. Poole to speak again. The motion was finally rejected without a division, and the House then The second concert was given by Mrs. Guest-Williams adjourned. and Cumbarlacje on Saturday, October 13th. Mr. J. G. Wilson (O.D.) was again a great success, and both his A meeting was held in the Library on October 23rd, recitations were enthusiastically encored. Mr. Comyns when Elliott proposed, " That the British Navy is in a sang a German student's song, and Mr. Hewitt, " The decidedly unsatisfactory condition." Hepburn seconded, Song that reached my heart." Mrs. Cumberlege and while Walton, with Sutherland as his second, opposed Mrs. A. Greenwell both kindly took part, the former the motion. Mr. Poole and Cumberlege also spoke giving a recitation and song, and the latter two for, and Mr. Smith against, the motion. The debate pianoforte solos. W. Willan (O.D.) also contributed was then adjourned. a pianoforte solo. The Caffinite Band (when once A meeting was held in the Library 011 November 6th, started) at any rate had the advantage of being in when, after the discussion of some private business, tune. The concert ended as usual with the singing of the debate of the previous meeting was resumed. No " Floreat Dunelmia" and " God Save the Queen." one, however, rose, so the House at once divided, and The third concert was given by Mrs. Hobhouse and the motion was carried by 7 votes to 6. H. Sadler, Mr. Hewitt on October 27th. They were fortunate in seconded by W. Harrison, then proposed, "That this again securing the invaluable help of Mr. J. G. Wilson House views with satisfaction the agitation against (O.D.) whose "short temperance story" brought down the House of Lords." Sutherland and Shafto opposed. the house. Mr. H. Harrison (O.D.) took part in a Mr. Poole and Walton also spoke against the motion. quartette, and Mr. Walton gave a violoncello solo. Mr. Smith then rose, and, when the debate was Davidson and Aitken, who sang respectively, "The adjourned, was still speaking.

DURHAM: Printed for the Proprietors by THOMAS CALDCLEUGH, at the Caxton Printing Works, 70, Saddler Street. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1894. H>unelmian* VOL. II.—No. 12. DURHAM, DECEMBER 15, 1894.

jf 0 01 b a 11. three-quarter-backs; B. Sadler and Greenwell, half- backs ; Hicks, G. Coxon, A. Haythornthwaite, E. CAFFINITES V. SCHOOL HOUSE.—This match was Harrison, Hebblethwaite, Aitkin, F. Sutherland, and played on November 17th, on the Playground. The H. Willan, forwards. School House were outvveighted and overmatched at The tries were obtained by B. Sadler (2), J. Haythorn- every point. Yet, in spite of this, their forwards played thwaite (3), and Hicks (1). a plucky game, R. Bell, Hirst and G. Bell all doing DURHAM SCHOOL V. NORTHERN.—This match was useful work. Hirst kicked off for the School House, played on Saturday, November 24th, on the School and N. Clark, getting possession, scored. The kick ground. The School having won the toss, D. Hardie failed. H. Sadler dropped out and, after some passing kicked off, and Fawcus returned to touch at the half- between the Caffinite backs, A. Clark scored. The kick, way. A scrummage was formed, from which the though an easy one, failed. After the drop-out, some School forwards carried the ball to the Northern scrummages followed in the School House twenty-five, twenty-five ; but the Northern backs returned to the Cumberlege and C. Maughan both scoring twice, two of halfway. Oscroft kicked over, and Hutchinson the tries being converted. The School House forwards touched down. A. Clark dropped out, and after some only once were dangerous, but play was quickly taken to loose play at the halfway the School forwards, headed by the halfway by the Caffinite forwards. Before half-time Hirst and Allden, dribbled close to the Northern line. tries had been scored by N. Clark (3), Cumberlege (2), Rose, however, relieved. Some good passing between A. Clark (2), and C. Maughan (2), the score at half-time the School backs almost resulted in a try. A scrimmage being:—Caffinites, two goals, seven tries ; School was formed from which touch was made near the House, nil. D. Hardie restarted for the Caffinites and, Northern line and the School were still pressing when from a scrummage in the School House twenty-five, A. half-time was called. Score :—School, nil ; Northern, Clark scored. The kick failed. From this point play nil. After the kick-off the Northern forwards rushed was almost entirely on the School House line. The the ball over the line, but Ferens touched down. School House, however, made one plucky effort and, A. Clark dropped out, and, after some brilliant passing thanks to a brilliant run by Hirst, reached the Caffinite between the Northern backs, Millons scored. Fawcus twenty-five. The Caffinite forwards carried the ball converted. D. Hardie kicked off and Fawcus returned. again to the School House line. Several tries were then From a scrimmage the Northern backs again got obtained by the Caffinites, A. Clark (4), N. Clark (3). possession and scored. Fawcus converted from a The final score was :—Caffinites, five goals, eleven tries ; difficult angle. D. Hardie kicked off and play settled School House, nil. The teams were :—Caffinites :— for a time at the halfway. The Northern backs then J. Haythornthwaite, back; N. Clark (Capt.), A. Clark, got possession and Oscroft made a good run down the and Sagar, three-quarter-backs ; Cumberlege and C. A. touch-line but was well collared by Bell. Northern Maughan, half-backs ; D. Hardie, Allden, S. Sutherland, screwed the next scrummage, and Oscroft, again getting Hepburn, F. Maughan, Downie, Elliott, A. Maughan, possession, scored, Fawcus converting. After the kick- and A. Hardie, forwards. School House :—Anderson, off, play settled in the Northern twenty-five, but the back; E. Jones, W. Harrison, and Martin, three-quarter- Northern forwards carried the ball on to the School backs ; H. Sadler and G. Harrison, half-backs ; R. Bell, line and Robson scored. Fawcus converted. Time Hirst, G. Bell, Shawyer, Hogg, Winch, Tancred, was then called. Score :—School, nil ; Northern, 4 Siddle, P. Jones, forwards. goals. The School team was :—Hutchinson, full back ; N. Clark, A. Clark, Ferens, three-quarter-backs ; SCHOOL IVTH XV v. NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL (Mr. Cumberlege and Appleby, half-backs ; T. G. Blunt, Tarver's).—This match was played on the Playground R. Bell, D. Hardie, Hirst, Allden, F. Maughan, Elliott, on November 22nd, before a fair muster of spectators. S. Sutherland, Rowlandson, forwards. Unfortunately the School team were a little too heavy for their opponents. The play can hardly be described, SCHOOL HOUSE V. DAY BOYS.—This match produced as science and combination were conspicuous by their an exciting struggle, and was only marred by the absence. The match ended in a victory for the School unfortunate accident to Jackson, the Day-boy full back, by two goals, four tries, to nil. For the winners, J. whose left arm was broken. It was played on December Haythornthwaite, B. Sadler and Hicks were the best ist, on the Playground. Hirst kicked off from the players in their respective places. Most of the lower end and E. Appleby returned well into touch. forwards showed a lack of dash. After Hicks, G. Packs were formed in the centre and it was seen at Coxon played the best game. For the losers, Dixon, once that the game would be close and interesting. Sowerby and Cumberlege at three-quarter ; Pybus at Three times, within a quarter of an hour of the start, half, and Vaughan, forward, showed most knowledge of good passing among the Day-boy backs gave the ball the game. School team :—Jackson, back ; J. Hay- to Ferens, who, after quick and good runs, was each thornthwaite (Capt.), G. Harrison, Mackay,and Heskett, time brought down well by Martin. After this, play 56 THE DUNELMIAN. [EMBER 1TH, 1894.

was chiefly forward and very even, the backs mostly Shawyer.—Ouickly. Nym. ist Servant. having to save. The Day Boys, however, redoubled N. Clark.—Mr. Ford. their efforts, and Ferens, receiving the ball from a scrum R. Bell.—Bardolph. Fenton. William. at the halfway, this time succeeded after a grand run in W. Harrison.—Mrs. Page. Host. scoring and converted his own try. Half-time resulted in Day Boys, 1 goal ; School House, nil. On resuming play became more exciting and serious, and both lines " KING JOHN." were continually in danger. From the centre the Mr. Poole.—King John. School House forwards, led by Hirst and G. Bell, rushed Mr. Blunt.—Bastard. the ball close to the Day-boys' line, where from a Cumberlege.—Constance. Peter of Pomfret. scrum B. Sadler neatly passed to H. Sadler, who Hepburn.—Salisbury, ist Citizen. Chatillon. dropped over the line far out and scored. H. Sadler Maughan.—Blanche. Essex. Gurney. French took the kick, which failed. After this reverse the Herald. Day Boys were keener than ever, their forwards, led by Elliot.—King Philip. Melun. Rowlandson and Robertson, being most conspicuous H. Sadler.—Hubert. Pandulph. Robert Faulcon- for hard and telling play. Just before time Ferens bridge. secured and, running cleverly through all the School Shawyer.—Arthur. Prince Henry. Lady Faulcon- House backs, scored behind the posts, again converting bridge. his own try. Score :—Day Boys, 2 goals ; School N. Clark.—Lewis the Dauphin. Bigot. House, 1 try. For the winners, Ferens, Hutchinson, R. Bell.—Austria. Pembroke, ist Executioner. A. Appleby, Hall and Rowlandson played best, and for W. Harrison.—Elinor. Messenger. English Herald. the losers, Martin, W. Harrison, B. Sadler, and G. Bell, and, considering his inexperience, Winch. N. Clark refereed. Day Boys :—Jackson, back ; Ferens, "JULIUS CAESAR." Hutchinson, and E. Appleby, three-quarter-backs ; Mr. Poole.—Marcellus. Antonius. Ligarius. A. Appleby and Hall, half-backs ; Rowlandson, Robert- Mr. Blunt.—Cassius. 4th Citizen. son, J. Houldey, F. Bell, S. Smith, W. Smith, Ayton, Cumberlege.—Brutus, ist Commoner. Henderson, and Firth, forwards. School House :— Hepburn.—Publius. Trebonius. Popilius. Claudius. Martin, back ; G. Harrison, W. Harrison, E. Jones, Poet. three-quarter-backs; H. Sadler and B. Sadler, half- Maughan.—Pindarus. Soothsayer. Clitus. 3rd backs ; R. Bell, Hirst, G. Bell, Shawyer, Winch, Soldier. Strato. Tancred, Shafto, Hogg, and P. Jones, forwards. Elliot.—Cicero. Artemidorus. Lucius. Cinna the Poet. Dardanius. Lepidus. H. Sadler.—Flavius. Casca. Servant. 2nd Citizen. School Societies. 2nd Soldier. Messala. Shawyer.—Calpurnia. Metellus. 2nd Commoner. Lucilius. SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY. N. Clark.—Caesar. Titinius. 3rd Citizen. Sept. 28th. 153rd Reading, " Merry Wives of Wind- R. Bell.—Decius Brutus. Volumnius. ist Soldier. sor," Acts I—II. Messenger. Oct. 5th. 154th Reading, " Merry Wives of Wind- W. Harrison.—Cinna. ist Citizen. Octavius. Cato. sor," Act III, Sc. 1—End. Varro. Ghost. Oct. 12th. 155th Reading, " King John," Acts I—III, Mrs. Hobhouse.—Portia. Sc. 3. Oct. 19th. [56th Reading, "King John," Act III, Sc. 4—End. "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM." Oct. 26th. 157th Reading, "Julius Caesar," Acts I—• Mr. Poole.—Hermia. Quince. Prologue. II—III. Mr. Blunt.—Bottom. Pyramus. Nov. 9th. 158th Reading, "Julius Cassar," Act IV, Cumberlege.—Puck. Starveling. Sc. 1—End. Hepburn.—Hippolyta. Wall. Moth. Snug. Nov. 16th. 159th Reading, " A Midsummer Night's Maughan.—Titania. Moonshine. Dream," Acts I—III, Sc. 1. Elliot.—Demetrius. Peaseblossom. Nov. 23rd. 160th Reading, " A Midsummer Night's H. Sadler.—Theseus. Cobweb. Dream," Act III, Sc. 2—End. Shawyer.—Helena. Lion. Nov. 30th. 161st Reading, " Macbeth." N. Clark.—Lvsander. Mustard Seed. R. Bell.—Egeus. Snout. Philostrate. Fairy. W. Harrison.-—Oberon. Flute. Thisbe. " MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.' Mr. Poole.—Falstaff. Slender. MACBETH." Mr. Blunt.—Caius. Pistol. 2nd Servant. Cumberlege.—Mrs. Ford. Rugby. Mr. Poole.—Macbeth. English Doctor. Hepburn.—Shallow. Mr. Blunt.—Duncan. Macduff. 2nd Murderer. 2nd Maughan.—Anne Page. Simple. Robin. Apparition. Elliot.—Sir Hugh Evans. Cumberlege.—Lady Macbeth. H. Sadler.—Mr. Page. Hepburn.—Porter. 3rd Murderer. Messenger. EBR , 1894.] THE DUNELMIAN. 57

Maughan.—Donalbain. Angus. Young Siward. W. Harrison were the seconders of the proposer and Servant. opposer respectively. Mr. Blunt and Mr. Smith both Elliot.—Ross. Scotch Doctor, ist Apparition. spoke for the opposition. After the proposer had H. Sadler.—3rd Witch. Old Man. Boy. Seyton. replied, the motion was passed without a division. The Shawyer.—ist Witch. Lady Macduff. Gentlewoman. House then adjourned. N. Clark.— Banquo. 3rd Apparition. R. Bell.—Sergeant. Menteith. Fleance. Attendant. Lord. Concerts. W. Harrison.—2nd Witch. Lennox. Old Siward. H. Fawcus, O.D.—Malcolm. ist Murderer. Caith- The fourth and fifth concerts in the series of which ness. Hecate. we recorded the first three in our last number were held in the School House Hall, on November 17th and THE SCIENCE SOCIETY. December 8th. Monday, ist October. At a committee meeting of The concert on November 17th was given by the Day the Society, Hepburn was elected Hon. Secretary in Boys, who are to be congratulated on having provided the place of S. A. Sadler. a most attractive programme. The efforts of the per- Tuesday, 16th October. The President of the formers were warmly appreciated by the audience ; in Society lectured on the " Channel Islands," illustrating fact the zeal of the audience rather outran their the subject by a number of slides. discretion. They encored everything, and consequently the performance lasted a good deal longer than the Tuesday, 30th October. T. R. Elliott gave a hour. The Little Clubs opened the proceedings with a lecture on " Some Microscopic Subjects." chorus, after which there was a song from Mr. Walton, Tuesday, 13th November. J. Sutherland lectured on and a story from Mr. J. G. Wilson, O.D. A quartette " Norway." The lecturer confined himself more par- was followed by a banjo solo from O. Rowlandson, ticularly to the Hardanger Fjord. whom we hope to hear again next term. " In Old Tuesday, 27th November. Mr. Whitfield lectured on Madrid " by Miss Hall, and a flute solo by Mr. Davis, " Italy." About 100 slides illustrating the most brought us to a song by Mr. J. G. Wilson, O.D., and interesting parts of the country were exhibited. a pianoforte solo by Dr. Thorne. Mr. F. J. Hall was enthusiastically encored for his rendering of "Tommy The Photographic Prize has been awarded to Atkins," and the Day Boys' Band kept up the high level Robertson for twelve views of Durham and its neigh- of instrumental performance to which the School House bourhood. and Caffinite Bands have accustomed us. The Curator wishes to thank H. Sadler for presenting to the Museum some specimens of Ganister and Of the fifth concert, on December 8th, it would Fossils from Lanchester Colliery. probably be sufficient to say that it was given by Mr. J. G. Wilson, O.D., and that the Rev. E. S. Carter, O.D., THE DEBATING SOCIETY. was one of the chief performers. After a dialogue in Yorkshire dialect, between Mr. Carter and Mr. Wilson, A meeting of the Society was held in the Library on Mr. and Miss Carter sang " Maying." Mr. Carter then November 6th. After the private business was settled, told the story of " Nannie Nicholson's Tatie Pie." the debate of the previous meeting : " That the British "The Old Couple's Polka" was sung by Mr. Wilson Navy is in a decidedly unsatisfactory condition," was and Miss Carter, and then Mr. Wilson gave us the resumed. As no one rose to speak on the motion, the " Census." Mr. Carter, on being encored for the song, House at once divided. The numbers were : For the " It tickled me most immensely," roused a storm of motion, 7 ; against, 6 ; majority for, 1. applause by singing two verses of his own composition Sadler then proposed that " This House views with recounting certain athletic and pugilistic triumphs in satisfaction the agitation against the House of Lords." the early life of Mr. Wilson and Mr. T. Milvain. Miss W. Harrison seconded, and Sutherland and Shafto Carter, in response to the applause which greeted her opposed. Mr. Poole and Walton also spoke against the rendering of " Love is kind," sang " Oh ! Honey, my motion. Mr. Smith then rose, and was still speaking Honey." Mr. Wilson once more gave us " King when the debate was adjourned. Richard." " The Yorkshire Tyke " (a duet in dialogue) A meeting was held in the Library on November 20th. was sung by Mr. Wilson and Mr. Carter, but the treat After a great deal of private business had been disposed of the evening was still to come. "The two O.D's," of, the votes on the debate of the previous meeting written by Mr. Wilson as a parody on "The Old were taken. They were found to be : For, 9 ; against, Couple's Polka," and sung by himself and Mr. Carter, 12 ; majority against, 3. roused cheers which reflected something more than Martin then proposed that "This House views with appreciation of the efforts of the performers. The five alarm and regret the growth of the modern side in concerts have realized the sum of ^15 6s. iod. Our British Public Schools." The debate was then thanks are due to all who have helped or taken part in adjourned. them. Special thanks are due to Mr. Wilson, who has been the backbone of every performance. We must A meeting was held in the Library on December 4th. also express special gratitude to Mr. and Miss Carter After the passing of a new rule as to the admission of for coming over to help us, and perhaps we may remind strangers, Mr. Shafto, O.D., rose to oppose the them that gratitude has been defined as a keen sense of motion adjourned from the last meeting. Thomas and 58 THE DUNELMIAN. [DECEMBER 15TH, 1894. favours to come. We give below the words of "The ©eneral IRews. two O.D's," words for which we do not think it necessary to make the apologies which the author in Next term begins on Thursday, January 24th. his modesty desires us to offer. Boarders return on Wednesday, January 23rd. The Entrance Examination for those new boys who have (i) not been examined this term is on Wednesday, January 23rd, from 9—12 and 2—5. E.S.C. This is the dear old School we lov'd So long ago ; Printed copies, price 2d., of the words and music of j.G.w. We revell'd in that playground there, " Floreat Dunelmia " may be obtained from Mr. Poole. And tried to row. E.S.C. We both were younger then, We omitted in our last number to thank the Rev. M. N. My dear old boy, you know. Trollope, who gave us a lecture on " Corea," in the j.G.w. What fun we had in schooldays here, Big School, on Friday, November 2nd. We hope that Long years ago. the " Barbarian Gentleman " will not forget the promise E.S.C. & j.G.w. What fun, &c. that he made to return next term and give us some more information about the manners and customs of the Coreans. (ii) The increasing prosperity of the School having made •'.G.w. He was fair as fair could be, it desirable to add one to the staff of masters, Mr. G. E.S.C. Curly-headed then was he, C. Kerr, O.D., of Trinity College, Cambridge, late j.G.w. Now his thatch is getting thin, President C.U.B.C., has been appointed to an assistant E.S.C. And his mop has grey hairs in. mastership at the School. Mr. Kerr joins us after the j.G.w. He can't field quite so smartly holidays. We are already familiar with Mr. Kerr as a As he could before, master, for, as our readers will remember, he took E.S.C. He's not so nimble-footed temporary work at the School during the winter term As he was of yore ; last year. j.G.w. Still, tho' his back is rounder when he Grasps an oar, For old sake's sake we'll jovial be, A WELCOME TO G. C. K. Old boy, once more. O ! Durham's blithe your face to see, E.S.C. & j.G.w. For old sake's sake, Sic. Frien' cantie swank an' feal, A towmond syne forfain were we (iii) To part wi' ane sae leal. O " Jecur's " comin' back again, E.S.C. Here in this Hall the dish'd-up An' ilka-body's glad ; " Speckled Donkey " stood, Here's lovin' welcome frae your ain, j.G.w. A kind voice said, " You'll all have some," Ye're welcome hame, my lad. E.S.C. But no one would. Hame to these bonnie banks an' braes, J.G.w. This room has many christenings seen, Hame to the spot sae dear, E.S.C. And will again, Hame to the scene o' boyhood's days, J.G.w. When challenge cups are proudly won The auld School on the Wear. By might and main. Ance mair wi' heart that's metal true .s.c. & J.G.w. When challenge cups, &c. E Ye'll wark for Durham's fame ; Welcome ! The word's in ilka mou', (iv) My lad, ye're welcome hame. E.s.c. Here we had so many treats, j.G.w. " Grubby's " stall of home-made sweets, Correspondence. E.s.c. " Mother Pim's " cakes were very nice ( We are not responsible for the opinions of our correspondents). j.G.w. When she let us go tick for price. E.s.c. We oft recall the days when we A VOLUNTEER CORPS. In chorus sung In this old Hall 'neath genial smile SIRS,—How is it that there is not a Volunteer Corps, Of dear old Bung ; composed of the School boys ? Most other Public j.G.w. Well fallen is the mantle he so Schools have one ; why should not Durham School ? Nobly wore ; The Government grants most of the accoutrements, E.s.c. & j.G.w. Yes ! Durham School will flourish and, there being a corps in the town, I should think As in days of yore, that there would be no difficulty in obtaining the use And we will sing right heartily, of their shooting range. Drill-sergeants could, no We're boys once more. S\oubt, be obtained for a small fee. BULL'S EYE.

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