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Vol. XXVIII. DECEMBER, 1935. No 281
Editorial. This term will be remembered by Peterites, past and present, for many years to come, as it marks the completion of an extensive building scheme. The opening ceremony was performed by Lord Halifax, an extraordinarily busy man at this time, and afterwards the prizes were given away by the Archbishop of York. At this ceremony the Headmaster was congratulated by Lord Halifax and the Dean of York on behalf of the governing body. The congratulations of the whole School must be added to these for the great work the Headmaster has done. It is the wish of every boy that the changes in the School will bring as much success as Mr. Toyne hopes. We were very sorry to lose Mr. Bourne, Mr. Pendlebury and Mr. Procter at the end of last term. Mr. Bourne was with us for five years, and during this time he took a keen interest in all the School activities. When Mr. Davis left in 1933, he took over the Corps and maintained the usual high standard of efficiency. He took an active part in the School rugger, hockey, squash and cricket. Who will ever forget his fielding practice and his bowling at the nets ? He has left to take up a post at King's School, Bruton. Mr. Pendlebury was at St. Olave's for just over a year, but during that time he devoted himself to the interests of the School and will be very much missed by those who came into contact with him. Mr. Procter had for many years been in charge of Alcuin House, and had shown great keenness in coaching the boys both at work and games. We would like to extend a welcome to Mr. Wrenn, Mr. J. S. Cooper and Mr. Jellicoe on taking up their duties here, and to Mr. Cockhill on his return after a brief absence. The 1st XV have had rather a disappointing season so far. After good victories over North Ribblesdale, York and Durham School they experienced a very bad patch, and only returned to form to fight a terrific draw with Worksop. One point to notice in extenuation is that the side has never been the same for two consecutive matches. Sprains and minor injuries seem to have taken a bigger toll than usual. Special mention should be made of a very clever, humorous enter- tainment provided by Mr. Selwyn Driver in the Big Hall. It must be very difficult and tiring to be funny for an hour and a half, but the laughter and applause showed that Mr. Driver succeeded in this. Contents. Page Editorial ... 5 Development Scheme ... 6 Opening of New Buildings and Prize Giving 8 School Officers ... 12 Val.ete and Salvete 12 Oxford Letter 14 Cambridge Letter 15 O.P. News ... 17 Scientific Society 17 Entertainments 18 The Curtain 19 O.T.C. News 20 Library 20 Chapel 21 Music 21 Notes and Items 22 Cricket 22 Inter-House Cricket 25 Rowing ... 27 Swimming 31 Football ... 32 Shooting ... 47 Hockey Fixtures, 1936 47 Correspondence 48 Obituaries 48 Junior School 50 Scout News • • - 54 Duke of York's Camp, 1935 55 Contemporaries... THE NEW BUILDINGS OPENED OCTOBER nth, 1933, BY VISCOUNT HALIFAX. The play this year is to be a comedy in three acts : " Badger's Green," by R. C. Sherriff. This is under the production of Mr. and Mrs. Toyne, and having seen the opening rehearsals we feel sure that it will be as well received as the School's efforts in the past. In the correspondence the Editors have taken the liberty of printing a letter of congratulations from an Old Peterite on the interest of the School Magazine. So we will refer you to the following pages and hope you will agree with the tribute paid to us.
Me%) elopment %theme A brochure describing the new buildings, which stretch from the Chapel to within 25 yards of the new St. Olave's, crossing the so-called " Love Lane " by a central archway, was published on the day of the Opening. This can be obtained from the Secretary. The work has cost £11,000, and a mortgage of £6,000 has been authorised. Further subscriptions are urgently required, as, including the mortgage, a sum of £300 still remains to be raised. Many Old Peterites have expressed their intention of subscribing, and it would be a great help if these intentions could be realised as soon as possible, so that the exact position can be ascertained. Below is appended a list of subscriptions since the last " Peterite." £ s. d. Subscriptions previously acknowledge in " The Peterite " 4,050 14 11 Mr. H. Abson 2 2 0 Mr. T. Adams ... 0 5 0 Mr. F. Addison 1 1 0 Surgeon-Lieut. B. R. Alderson 1 1 0 Mr. and Mrs. T. I. Ambler (2nd Donation) 10 0 0 Mr. Win. Anelay 3 3 0 Mr. A. Anderson 0 10 0 Anonymous ... 5 0 0 Anonymous (In memory of the late Dr. F. E. A. Colby) 1 0 0 Mr. L. H. J. Archer ... 12 6 Miss E. E. Barry 1 0 0 Mr. W. J. Battirner. 0 10 0 Mr. W. J. A. Bickle 5 5 0 William Birch & Sons, Ltd. 5 0 0 Messrs. D. M. & A. K. Cameron 4 4 0 Mr. G. Campbell 5 5 0 Mr. Robt. Chaplin 5 0 0 Rev. E. W. Clarke 0 10 0 Mr. J. C. Close ... 2 2 0 Lt.-Col. W. H. Colley ... 5 0 0 Mr. R. H. Colley ... 5 0 0 Mr. A. A. Collins ... 5 5 0 Messrs. Constone, Ltd. 1 1 0 Mr. J. G. Craig 5 5 0 Mr. G. E. Cutforth 3 0 0 Mr. E. Davenport 1 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. Dent • •• 2 2 0 Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dixon ... 3 3 0 Mr. S. Dodds ... 3 3 0 Dorman Long & Co., Ltd. .. 2 2 0 William Dove & Sons ... 2 2 0 The Educational Supply Association ... 1 1 0 Mr. L. M. Ellison ... 1 0 0 Mr. F. P. Faussett 2 2 0 Mr. F. Fearnside 1 1 0 Mr. J. H. Fitton ... 5 0 0 Mr. H. F. S. Gedge 5 0 0 Dr. G. W. Gostling 5 0 0 Mrs. J. S. Gostling 5 0 0 John Gray & Sons ... 3 3 0 Mr. A. Haigh-Lumby 5 0 0 Messrs. Hare & Ransome 1 1 0 Mr. T. Harwood 1 1 0 Mr. W. Headlam 5 5 0 Mr. C. Hey ... 1 1 0 Mr. R. E. Hill ... 5 0 0 Mr. K. C. Hodgson 0 10 0 Mr. C. Hutchinson 1 1 0 Mr. 0. B. Jepson 3 3 0 Miss E. D. Kenny •••• 1 0 0 Mr. P. B. King 5 0 0 In Memoriam—Charles W. Lister-Kaye 50 0 0 Mrs. M. G. Lloyd ... 5 0 0 Mr. S. N. Lockwood ... 2 2 0 Mr. R. R. McEwen ... 0 10 0 Mr. B. McGall 1 1 0 Mr. and Mrs. A. McLean ... 0 Midland Bank Ltd (Interest) ... 25 5 0 Mr. C. E. T. Moore ... 5 0 0 John Naylor & Sons ... 1 1 0 Mrs. J. B. Newman ... 1 1 0 Northern Asphalt and Roofing Works Co., Ltd. 1 1 0 Old Peterite Club ... 52 10 0 Old Peterite Squash Club ... 3 0 0 Mr. F. W. B. Pacey 3 3 0 S
From " The Race " 6 6 0 Dr. J. Richardson 2 2 0 Mr. C. G. Rob ... 1 1 0 Mr. A. S. Rowntree 5 5 0 Mr. Ernest Russell 1 1 0 Mr. and Mrs. Rylatt 5 5 0 Mr. G. E. Shepherd • •• 1 0 0 Mr. F. H. Sheppee 5 0 0 Mr. I. Sleight ... 2 2 0 Mrs. S. Stainthorpe 1 1 0 Mr. R. P. Stead ... 5 0 0 Miss E. and Mrs. C. L. Stevens 1 0 0 Miss M. Toyne (further subscription) 0 9 0 Mr. F. Triffitt 1 0 0 Mrs. S. Walker ... 0 10 0 Mr. H. L. Wall ... 3 3 0 Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Weatherill 2 2 0 Lady Whitley ... 2 2 0 Mr. C. A. Workman ... 1 1 0 Mr. N. W. D. Yardley 5 0 0
£4,406 3 5 Corrected up to 28th November, 1935.
Ebe Opening of the 114ew tuilbinoe By VISCOUNT HALIFAX, K.G. OCTOBER 11th, 1935. In the minds of the general public this year will be remembered for two things—the Royal Silver Jubilee and the Italo-Abyssinian War. To Peterites, past and present, there is still another event which tends to eclipse all—the opening of the extensions to the Library block. Shortly before 3 p.m., a huge crowd of parents and boys had assembled in front of the buildings. As the platform party, consisting of Viscount Halifax, the Archbishop of York, the Dean of York and the Headmaster, approached the North door, there was a burst of hearty applause from the crowd. The Dean, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, then asked Viscount Halifax to declare the buildings open, and instructed the head boy to present the key to his Lordship. A. W. Douglas stepped forward and handed the key to Viscount Halifax, who, after a short conversation with Douglas, advanced and inserted the key in the lock ; the door moved, but the press-men were unprepared, and Viscount Halifax 9 graciously repeated the ceremony for their benefit. As the buildings were formerly declared open, the School, led by the choir, rendered the doxology, " All praise and thanks to God." The platform party then went in and inspected the buildings, while the School and visitors moved off to the huge marquee which had been erected for the prize-giving. The completion of these extensions marks the finale of a scheme which was founded in 1928 by the laying of the foundation stone by the Bishop of Carlisle. This was followed in 1929 by the opening of the Stephenson Memorial Room and Library by Dr. Baillie, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds University. Ebe Mistribution of 1Pri3es By THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK. OCTOBER 11th, 1935. In view of the large numbers expected for the opening of the new buildings, it was decided to hold the prize-giving in a huge marquee, the Big Hall having insufficient seating capacity. The party on the platform included Viscount Halifax, the Secretary of State for War ; the Archbishop of York ; the Dean of York, who, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, presided ; General Sir Alexander Wardrop, G.-0.-C. Northern Command ; the Bishop of Whitby ; the Archdeacons of York and Cleveland ; Mr. H. L. Creer, the Sheriff of York ; Sir W. H. A. Worsley, Chairman of the North Riding Education Committee ; Capt. C. W. Whitworth ; Professor Jones ; Alderman F. W. Terry ; Alderman W. H. Birch ; and the Headmaster. In his speech, the Dean said that the opening of the extensions marked an epoch in a long and honourable history. It was appropriate, he said, that this step should be taken in the year which saw the 1200th anniversary of the birth of that great scholar, Alcuin, who before his appointment to the court of Charlemagne was headmaster of St. Peter's. He complimented Mr. F. Penty, an. Old Peterite, the architect of the new buildings. He also praised the " ceaseless, untiring and almost demonic energy " of the Headmaster which had made the scheme possible. The Archbishop then gave away the prizes, a list of which is appended. In his speech after the distribution he congratulated all concerned with the scheme. He said that there were few things so strengthening as the inheritance of a great tradition, such as the School possessed ; care must be taken not to rely solely on the outward form of tradition, in preference to the spirit which created it, or the results would be positive obstacles to further progress. Viscount Halifax then added his congratulations. 10 " We all know," he went on, " what we want all schools to do, and particularly a school like St. Peter's. It is always to provide a healthy mind in a healthy body, which is the foundation of all sane citizenship." He concluded by saying, " I want to leave one thought in your minds. Besides all the ordinary things that go for value—poise, judgment and strength of purpose—I want to see us recognising more and more what I call, for want of a better phrase, the quality of reverence in its widest sense. The quality of reverence can mean more to us in our relationship of man with man, man to himself, and man to the world, than a great many other things of which we often think more." " If a man really has reverence for the things that have given England liberty, justice and law, things that many other European nations have not got, he will have reverence also for the people who want to maintain these things for England, and will take care that England will never lose them. If we can have something of the spirit of •reverence for other people we shall reverence their point of view, we shall be generous and tolerant. And if we can have reverence for beauty in all its forms, character, music, art and nature, it will reflect itself in every part of life." " If you have reverence for beauty in music and art you will try your best to prevent the public taste from being debased, as it constantly is, by bad music and bad art. If you have reverence for beauty in nature you will not allow the countryside to be spoiled by big advertisements reminding other people that they have livers and lungs, and you will not allow paper bags to be left about after you have picnicked. I do want to suggest that if we can incorporate something of that feeling in our general make-up, we shall be acquiring something that will help to keep the wheels of life oiled, and help them to go smoothly round." " That is not the least of the elements that go to the making of the citizenship that I look to, and which a school like this should be instru- mental in producing. I do not think that I can wish anything better for this school and for those who go out from it, than that they may go out with a sense of the values that this school exists to implant in them." The Headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne) then read the following letter from H.R.H. the Duke of York :— " As patron of the Development Scheme at St. Peter's School, I wish to congratulate all concerned on the completion of the new buildings. To-day, on the occasion of the opening of the extensions of this historic building, I send my sincere good wishes for the continued success and prosperity of St. Peter's School." Continuing, Mr. Toyne said that for generations the School had been hampered by lack of space, and when, 13 years ago, that space was acquired, there had been a lack of money. Now we had a block of buildings worthy of the school. 11 It was gratifying to note that there were 20 more boys in the School than at the same time last year, particularly when there were 7,000 less pupils at school in the West Riding alone. Dr. Woolcombe, Bishop of Whitby, proposed a vote of thanks, which was seconded by Capt. C. W. Whitworth. After the cheers had been accorded, the crowd dispersed to the Big Hall and Gymnasium for tea, and to inspect the new buildings. PRIZE WINNERS. The Dean of York's Prize for Mathematics—M. P. L. Wall. Stephenson Memorial Prize for Greek—B. J. Eastwood. Whytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity— St. Peter's—J. P. Farrow. St. Olave's—M. J. Buckle. The Headmaster's Prize for European History—J. M. Atkinson. The Headmaster's Prize for Latin Prose (below VIth Form)—J. A. ftussell. Modern Language Prize—M. P. L. Wall. Old Peterite Club Elocution Prizes— St. Peter's, Senior—R. White. Junior—E. N. Dickenson. St. Olave's, Senior—P. S. Brenikov and P. L. Seville. Junior—J. A. Denison. British Medical Association Gold Medal for Science—C. H. Vasey. Art Prizes— St. Peter's—D. A. Chudleigh. St. Olave's—R. Lyn ch. Music Prize—M. P. L. Wall. Form Prizes— Languages, B.1—R. G. H. Whitworth. B.2—A. Webster. B.3—A. T. H. Wright and A. Capaldi. Special Prizes for Block B Mathematics—S. P. H. Rylatt. Science—S. P. H. Rylatt. Essay—G. H. Briggs. HONOURS LIST, 1934-35. N. Parkinson, Fellowship Hist. Research, Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Yunibandhu, Rockefeller Fellowship for Medical Research in America, Edinburgh University. E. C. Hill, Fellowship, All Souls, Oxford. M. Atkinson, History Exhibition, Brasenose College, Oxford. . P. L. Wall, Senior £100 Lindsey Scholarship, Tenable at Hertford College, Oxford. C. Smith, Math. and Science Scholarship, Sheffield University. L. Dodd, Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. V. Mackintosh, £100 Medical Scholarship, St. Mary's Hospital, London. A. B. Cooper, 1st Class Honours, B.Sc., London University. 12 %cbocA Officers. Monitors- A. W. DOUGLAS (Head of Clifton Rise). J. W. STEAD (Head of School House). R. S. BICKLE (Head of Day Boys). C. A. SMART. N. A. NEWMAN. P. N. BAINES. Captain of Rugby-J. W. STEAD. Hon. Secretary of Rugby-P. N. BAINES. Captain of Squash-J. W. STEAD. Captain of Shooting-P. N. BAINES. C.S.M. in O.T.C.-J. W. STEAD.
Editors of "The Peterite"- J. W. STEAD. A. W. DOUGLAS. R. WHITE. I. L. LUPTON. 11)atete & %atvete. SCHOOL HOUSE. VALETE. J. M. Atkinson. 1929-1935. Al. School Monitor. Head of School House. Head of School. Played for 2nd XV, 1932-33. 2nd XV Colours, 1932. Played for 1st XV, 1933-34. 1st XV Colours, 1934. Played for 2nd XI, 1932-33-34. 2nd XI Colours, 1933. Played far 1st XI, 1933-34-35. Played for Hockey XI, 1933-34-35. Hockey Colours, 1933. Captain of Hockey, 1935. Played in Yorkshire Public Schools' Hockey Trial, 1934. Certificate " A." C.S.M. in O.T.C. Duke of York's Camp, 1935. Editor of " The Peterite." M. P. L. Wall. 1931-1935. Al. School Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1933. 2nd XV Colours, 1933. Played for 1st XV, 1934. 1st XV Colours, 1934. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1933. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1934. 2nd IV Colours, 1934. Rowed for 1st IV, 1935, 1st IV Colours, 1935. Captain of Boats, 1935. Certificate " A." Sergeant in O.T.C. Editor of " The Peterite." N. L. Dodd. 1931-1935. Al. School Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1934. 2nd XV Colours, 1934. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1934. Rowed for 2nd IV, 1935. 2nd IV Colours, 1935. Certificate " A." Sergeant in O.T.C. D. G. Barnby. 1932-1935. A2. Played for 2nd XV, 1934. 2nd XV Colours, 1934. Played for 2nd XI, 1934-35. 2nd XI Colours, 1935. Played for 1st XI, 1934. Cadet in O.T.C. 13
J. R. Tyson. 1932-1935. A2. Played for 2nd XI, 1934. 2nd XI Colours, 1934. Played for 1st XI, 1934-35. 1st XI Colours, 1935. Cadet in O.T.C. D. A. Smyth. 1931-1935. Al. P. N. B. Hale. 1933-1935. Bl. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1935 Cadet in O.T.C. SALVETE. H. A. Milburn. Bl. P. R. G. Graham. B3. D. A. Smith. Bl. K. Greenwood. B3. G W. Vero. Bl. G. D. Jefferson. B3. W. B. A. Smyth. B2. C. N. S. Killick. B3. R. Bower. B3. R. M. S. Parker. B3.
CLIFTON RISE. VALETE. S. K. Kazerooni. 1928, 1930-1935. Al. School Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1933-34. Played for 2nd XI, 1934-35. 2nd XI Colours, 1935. Played for 1st XI, 1935. Played for Hockey XI, 1934-35. Hockey Colours, 1934. Played for Yorkshire Public Schoolboys, 1935. Squash Team, 1934-35. Squash Colours, 1935. Runner-up in North of England Squash Handicap Championships, 1935. Hon. Secretary of Tennis, 1935. Cadet in O.T.C. Editor of " The Peterite." C. H. Vasey. 1932-1935. Al. School Monitor. Played for 2nd XV, 1934. 2nd XV Colours, 1934. Rowed for 1st IV, 1935. 1st IV Colours, 1935. Lance-Corporal in O.T.C. N. B. Stephenson. 1932-1935. Al. Played for 2nd XI, 1933-34. 2nd XI Colours, 1934. Played for 1st XI, 1934-35. 1st XI Colours, 1935. Played for Hockey XI, 1935. Hockey Colours, 1935. Lance. Corporal in O.T.C. D. Ogley. 1930-1935. A2. Cadet in O.T.C. H. Coore. 1933-1935. B3. Cadet in O.T.C.
SALVETE. G. P. G. Stephenson. A2. J. H. Butler. B3. J. C. Brown. Bl. J. M. Couldwell. B3. M. S. Douglas. Bl. I. D. C. Morison. B3. J. C. Atkinson. B2. G. A. Ramsden. 133. M. J. Buckle. B2. J. B. Shillitoe. B3. E. J. Hillyard. B2. R. A. Wright. B3. C. M. Robson. B2. 11 DAY BOYS. VALETE. W. H. H. Hanks. 1931-1935. Al. School Monitor. Head of Day Boys. Played for 2nd XV, 1934. 2nd XV Colours, 1934. Played for 1st XV, 1934. 1st XV Colours, 1934. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1934. Shooting Team, 1934. Certificate " A." Corporal in O.T.C. J. P. Farrow. 1930-1935. Al. House Monitor. Cadet in O.T.C. A. D. S. Robertson. 1932-1935. A2. G. J. T. Whitehurst. 1932-1935. A2. G. Etherington. 1933-1935. B2. SALVETE. H. D. F. Amor. B2. G. W. Harding. B3. J. Banford. B2. G. G. T. Harrison. B3. K. Johnston. B2. F. J. Hamby. B3. D. T. Rumfitt. B2. R. C. Lynch. B3. L. W. Bennett. B3. R. L. Stead. B3. J. E. England. B3. exforb letter. Oxford. Dear Sirs, December, 1935. This term's letter is usually devoted to gibing at the Cambridge Old Peterites. This year it is not our intention to do so. We readily admit that Cambridge is " coming on," and we will say no more, except that we hope to win all the sporting events this year, including the boat race. This term has seen a very wet and bedraggled Oxford. We have suffered violently from floods. Nearly all College football grounds were under water and even the river was too wet. One of our members was involved in a curious accident, described very well by a prominent daily paper. " The crew swept with terrific violence down the river, hitting one of the College barges amidships and breaking it in two. One half of the barge disappeared over the weir and has not been seen since." J. M. Atkinson (B.N.C.) secured a Fresher's hockey trial, and has figured in the sports world at rugger and hockey. He claims to be working hard for next term's exams. R. C. Barras (Lincoln) denies all rumours that he was asked to broadcast for the B.B.C., but holds the Club record for smoking, and has an unending stock of stories. J. A. Brittain (B.N.C.). We must congratulate him on his success in Schools last year. We see him about College but cannot find out what he does. J. P. Farrow (Hertford) is disgusted at having to share a room with somebody who climbs in every morning. He rows. 15 J. E. C. Hill (All Souls'). He is at present distributing Old Peterite propaganda in Russia. It is said he has converted Stalin and many others. He has learnt how to make money in seventeen different ways, and how to borrow in seventeen different languages. D. B. Kingsford (St. John's). He is the moving force behind the Club, and, we believe, behind St. John's College. The only thing he can't work is his car. W. Toulmin (B.N.C.) got a Senior's trial at rugger, and subsequently appeared for the Greyhounds and the Varsity. Works very, very hard. C. H. Vasey (Lincoln). We have seen very little of Vasey and conclude that he works and plays hard—or at least does something very hard. We suspect him of rowing. M. P. L 'Wall (Hertford). It was he who broke the Balliol barge, though he declares that he had no intention of sending half of it over the weir, and hopes that it will eventually reappear. Incidentally he is all in favour of lengthening the swimming test in the School baths. He will tell you all about it. We remain, Yours truly, THE OXFORD PETERITES.
Cambrioge /Letter. Cambridge. December, 1935. The Editor of " The Peterite." Dear Sir, The Cambridge Old Peterites and Cambridge men in general have suffered a great loss in the death of Dr. Alan Gray ; until last year, when ill health prevented him from attending our meetings, he was an active and encouraging President of the Club. Known to senior members of the University for his massive good humour and endless fund of stories, he will long be remembered for the many fine settings, which, as organist of Trinity, he composed. To Mrs. Gray we offer our sincere sympathy. We should like to congratulate the School, and Mr. Toyne in particular, on the successful opening of the new buildings ; the reports of the proceedings reached Cambridge in time for one of the speeches to be quoted in the Union. The sentiments expressed in it certainly seem a little out of place at the present moment, and bore a resemblance to the sayings of a well-known personality portrayed by Low in the " Evening Standard." Cambridge has been a very political place for the last eight weeks ; moves and counter-moves, Tory ramps and Socialist intrigues, have been the order; the name of Baldwin has been alternately dragged in the dust 16 and exalted to the skies, and Sir John Simon has been described by almost every epithet known to the compilers of the Oxford dictionary, without Mr. Lloyd George's description being improved on. And meanwhile, Cambridge has been wet, cold, windy and often simply indescribable, with periods of bright sunshine, which showed Autumn in all her glory of golden, rustling leaves, and made the Backs seem like a little Paradise, set apart from the busy world of work and buses and bicycles and halls and more work that lies beyond the barrier of mellowed college courts and lazy drooping willows, so near and yet so infinitely far away. And yet men go willingly to Oxford, that sordid motor-manufacturing town in the West. T'is strange, t'is passing strange. T'is pitiful-- Revenons a nos moutons. J. C. Close (King's) has gone down, and is now the complete business man. Alas ! J. N. Emery (John's) has survived one Tripos and is getting nervous about the next. His new and bouncing motor cycle and his speeches at the Union are both public menaces of the first order. His seat on the Union Committee is now a permanent one, that on the motor cycle purely temporary. N. A. Hudleston (Trinity) is a man of many parts ; his wireless set is a constant source of attraction, and his ability to stay up without doing visible work is a source of envy. The secret has not been disclosed. L. A. Little (Sidney Sussex) has a blue tie with broad arrows on it—a souvenir of the long vacation ; he is an accomplished body-snatcher, and his rooms are littered with skeletons and pictures of skeletons, while rumours of skeletons are found in the passage outside. R. W. Moore (Sidney Sussex) wears the same tie as Doc. Little, but the term was longer. He has run five miles for Sidney, and was awarded his College colours for doing so. His tea continues to be eaten largely by John Emery, and partly by Little's skeleton. V. W. G. Musgrove (Cat's) has eluded all attempts to track him down ; information concerning him would be welcome. H. E. T. Summers (Queen's) no longer lives in Newnham, but he still works in Free School Lane. Is rather an elusive sort of bird. N. W. D. Yardley (John's) is another elusive bird. He always seems to be playing hockey, or rugger, or squash, or something, and he drives a Morris " 8 " about Cambridge—all very rash things to do ; is a member of the Hawks and rapidly becoming a strong, silent man. Such are we—but more Old Peterites would be welcome at Cambridge ; it is time they took some exams just to get to know the place. Wishing the School every success, we remain, Sir, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES. 17 peterite 'Mews. C. L. Troop was chosen to play in the Final Yorkshire Rugger Trial, but he was unable to turn out. K. H. Chapman has been playing rugger for Middlesex and is still kicking goals. R. P. Warm has played for Yorkshire at hockey this season, and against Westmorland he hit three of the six goals which the county scored. J. E. Ruddock played in the Yorkshire Final Hockey Trial, and G. E. Harrop and W. Hardacre played in Divisional Trials. R. Ogley has been playing hockey for the United Hospitals. W. Toulmin has played for Oxford recently at rugger. N. W. D. Yardley has been playing hockey for Cambridge and must be certain now of his " Blue." He has been asked to play for the East, but there seems to be some doubt whether members of the University are eligible. He has been playing first string at squash for Cambridge, and we wish him luck in the Amateur Championship. A. V. Mackintosh is captain of St. Mary's Hospital Wednesday team and is playing second string at squash for the Hospital. E. W. Gilbert has been elected to a Research Lectureship in Human Geography at Hertford College, Oxford. OLD PETERITE HOCKEY. SCARBOROUGH FESTIVAL, APRIL 10th-13th, 1936. An O.P. XI has been entered again in the Scarborough Easter Hockey Festival. It is essential that names of intending players should be sent in immediately to D. Norwood, 106 Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham. Full particulars will then be forwarded to the members concerned.
CLbe Zcientific %octety. President : The Headmaster. Vice-Presidents : C. R. Featherstone, Esq., A. W. Ping, Esq., K. G. Chilman, Esq., J. H. Stevenson, Esq. Treasurer : C. R. Featherstone, Esq. Hon. Secretary : D. W. Watson. Curator of the Museum : J. L. Boden. Committee : School House Representative—J. L. Baden. Rise Representative—J. M. Dickenson. Day Boys' Representative—R. S. Bickle. St. Olave's Representative—K. G. Chilman, Esq. 18 The Society has increased in numbers considerably this term and now encompasses a good two-thirds of the School. So far it has had a very successful term with lectures and visits. The usual Exhibit Night was held on Saturday, October 19th. There were aquaria, microscopic slides and some very good drawings of flowering plants by D. W. Watson. The Museum also was open to view. Mr. Ping gave a talk on " Water Supply," and demonstrated with maps. This lecture, as all Mr. Ping's, provided very good entertainment. D. W. Watson finally gave a short lecture on " Hydra " with the aid of lantern slides and live specimens. On Saturday, November 2nd, R. White, R. S. Sickle and J. M. Dickenson intended to give electrical demonstrations with the "Wimshurst " machine, which failed at the last moment owing to atmospherics. Instead they demonstrated X-ray, high frequency currents and vacuum tubes. On the day of the Royal Wedding, November 6th, a party of members visited Brough Aerodrome. They found it well worth the journey, as they were shown the various stages in the manufacture of the machines. On Saturday, November 9th, N. W. Smithson, Esq., gave an intriguing lecture on " Railway Signals and Signalling." He illustrated by means of slides and working models. On Wednesday, November 20th, a number of members visited the Sugar Beet Factory, which all smell, but few have the privilege of seeing. The visit was very entertaining and full of interest. A Committee meeting was held early in the term, and an Exhibition Committee was formed to discuss ideas raised for next year's Science Exhibition.
lE ntertainments. On Saturday, October 26th, Mr. Selwyn Driver gave an excellent entertainment in the Big Hall. It was Mr. Driver's first visit to the School, and the laughter he provoked in the one and a half hours was an excellent judge of the quality of the entertainment. The substance of the recital was gathered mainly from Mr. Driver's extensive knowledge of the English speaking countries. Welsh, Scots, English and Americans had all been under his critical eyes. The results were placed before us in the form of witty stories or songs. To keep a school audience amused has always seemed a difficult project, for a brilliant story might fail on a young or dense audience, while a positively hackneyed tale might bring forth roars of laughter. On this night the School were far from dense and were able to appreciate Mr. Driver's most subtle joke. Occasionally older stories were weaved into the new ones, but these were hardly noticeable as they were either cleverly disguised or quickly passed over. In either case they brought forth laughter. 19 These stories and jokes were mixed with songs. Mr. Driver, who believed in getting the most out of his piano, added that spice of variety with his songs, that prevented his entertainment becoming a mere catalogue of stories. His songs of Americans and Italians were not masterly compositions, but they were excellent entertainment. Mr. Driver's last story was really a one act play in which he took all the parts. It told of a village concert and the efforts made to produce it successfully. From the School's point of view it was an entertainment in itself, being a mixture of wit, music and action. It was a very successful ending to an excellent performance, which had been packed with variety and humour. The School never had a dull moment, and their applause showed it. We all hope that Mr. Driver will be able to give us another of his " with and without music " entertainments in the near future. On Saturday, November 30th, three films were shown by the Western Electric Company in the Big Hall. The first was a musical film, " The Meister-singers," in which a famous orchestra played the overture to that opera. After that a scientific film dealing with heat and energy was shown. This was a most instructive film, showing the various sources of energy, and its uses in everyday life. The third and most popular film was called " Northern Lights." This dealt with the efforts and hardships of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition led by that gallant but ill-fated leader, " Gino " Watkins. The expedition were exploring the possibilities of an air route across Greenland. The scenery and photography in this film was excellent, and finished off a very enjoyable entertainment.
THE CURTAIN. The Society has had a very full programme this term. There have been four meetings in the short space of about six weeks. On October 4th a meeting was held in Mrs. Toyne's house and " The Admirable Crichton," by J. M. Bathe, was read. This was exceedingly amusing and was enjoyed by everyone. For the second meeting this term we were very kindly invited to Mr. Sykes' house, where he and Mrs. Sykes acted as host and hostess. " The Importance of Being Ernest," by Oscar Wilde, was the play chosen this time, and in this it was found that most of the stage directions were funnier than the play. On November 1st we met in Mr. Cooper's rooms to read " Much Ado About Nothing," by William Shakespeare. It was rather difficult to grasp the action of this at first, owing to the rather complicated plot, but everything turned out well in the end. For the fourth and last meeting this term, thanks are due to Colonel and Mrs. White, who kindly invited us to their house to read " Outward Bound," by Sutton Vane. This play was easily voted the best of the four. Its weird theme made one almost as frightened as the characters at times, and one was glad it turned out in a happy ending for the unfortunate suicidal couple. 90 0.E.C. 'Mews. The O.T.C. has been unlucky this term. Rain spoiled most outdoor plans, keeping No. 1 Platoon inside when they needed practical experience in arms and section drill. However, the most was made of the flew fine days available. The recruits, under Sgt.-Major Puddick, have been putting in vigorous training, and appear to be shaping satisfactorily. The Certificate " A " Practical Candidates were examined early in the term, on October 15th, and all passed except two. They were under Sgt. Smith, who kindly came down from the depOt to instruct them. The Certificate " A " theoretical took place on November 12th. The candidates attended a lecture by Major Chilman on artillery. Later, Capt. Careye and Capt. Ruth gave very instructive lectures on a sand table, prepared for us by Sgt. Brown. These lectures were most useful to the candidates, for they showed the practical side of the tactics employed on the table. We thank the lecturers and Sgt. Brown for the trouble they have taken to ensure the candidates' success. As Capt. Bourne left us last term, the Corps has been under Lieut. Stevenson, who has put in a great deal of work for the O.T.C. There was no camp at the end of last term owing to illness. We were to have gone to Rushmoor, and judging by reports, we missed some- thing, for it appeared an enjoyable camp. Last term No. 7 Section, under L/Cpl. Dickenson, won the Section Drill Competition. The Band, under Drum Major Watson, has been unable to practice as much as usual owing to the weather. A draft of recruits, however, has kept it up to its full strength. ROLL OF N.C.O.'s. C.S.M.—J. W. Stead. Sergeants—D. McLean, A. W. Douglas, D. W. Watson, M. Hollway. Corporals—P. N. Baines, J. M. Dickenson, R. White, C. A. Smart, J. B. Dixon. Lance-Corporals—M. B. Marwood, R. M. Deas, J. L. Baden, J. R. Hollington, N. A. Newman, N. L. Colbeck.
library. Head Librarian : Rev. F. N. Barnby. Librarians : A. W. Douglas, J. W. Stead, A. J. Sickle, C. A. Smart, P. N. Baines, R. White. 21
The following books have been added to the Library :— A. 37E.—Castle Gay : John Buchan. A. 37F.—House of the Four Winds : John Buchan. D.I. 17A.—Map Interpretation : Walker. 12A.—What a Word ! : A. P. Herbert. H.V. 29c.—Seven Pillars of Wisdom : T. E. Lawrence. 29n.—Seven Pillars of Wisdom : T. E. Lawrence (presented by Dr. S. M. Green).
ebapel. fpreacbers—f1Dici)xlmaS Cam, 1035. (EVENSONG, 6-30 P.m.) Sept. 22. XIVth Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 29. St. Michael and All Angels.—The Headmaster. Oct. 6. XVIth Sunday after Trinity.—The Rev. H. R. Wilson, M.A., Chamberlain of York Minster. „ 13. XVIIth Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 20. XVIIIth Sunday after Trinity.—Music. „ 27. XIXth Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. F. M. Windley, M.A., Vicar of St. Olave's, York. Nov. 3. XXth Sunday after Trinity.—The Headmaster. „ 10. XXIst Sunday after Trinity.—Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 17. XXIInd Sunday after Trinity. „ 24. XXIIIrd Sunday after Trinity.—Cyril Norwood, D.Litt., President of St. John's College, Oxford. Dec. 1. 1st Sunday in Advent (4 p.m., Evensong in York Minster). 8. 2nd Sunday in Advent.—The Headmaster. 15. 3rd Sunday in Advent.—Carol Service.
Music. SUNDAY, 20Th OCTOBER, 1935. TWENTIETH CENTURY ENGLISH MUSIC. 1. Chorale Prelude—" Veni Emmanuel " Bairstow 2. Song—" The Knight of Bethlehem" D. C. Thomson 3. Solemn Melody Walford Davies P.H.S. 4. Cradle Song—" 0 Men from the Fields " 5. Chorale Prelude—" Ye Boundless Realms of Joy Parry 6. Hymn 304 (omit vv. 2 and 3)—" Battle Song " Martin Shaw and Walford Davies 22
We were delighted to hear Mrs. Sewell again singing in Chapel ; the Cradle Song, " 0 Men from the Fields," by Padraic Colum, set to music by Mr. Sykes. In singing " The Knight of Bethlehem " she displayed the talent which has made her many recitals in the past so appreciated. Mr. Sykes handled the organ with his usual confidence, although the selection of music was not as popular as his previous programmes. In conclusion, the School sang the Battle Hymn, and Mrs. Sewell sang verse 5 to a special setting by Sir Walford Davies.
'notes anb Stems. We congratulate A. W. Douglas, I. L. Lupton, I. A. Campbell, J. R. Hollington and B. J. Eastwood on receiving their 1st XV Colours ; also E. Antrobus, P. C. Campbell, R. M. Deas, D. Lund, H. Toulson and W. Boyes on being awarded their 2nd XV Rugger Colours. The School Play this year is a play in three acts, " Badger's Green," by R. C. Sherriff. We congratulate J. R. Tyson on his School Cricket Colours awarded at the end of last term. On November 17th a number of the Senior School had the pleasure of listening to Canon " Dick " Sheppard in the Theatre Royal. On Advent Sunday the School attended Evensong in York Minster. The School will be represented in the Queen's Club Handicap Squash Competition by J. W. Stead, D. McLean and G. E. L. Graham.
Cricket. SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. (Played at Escrick Park on Wednesday, July 24th.) The School showed a welcome return to form in this match. The Yorkshire Gentlemen had a strong batting side and won the toss. Never- theless, six wickets were down for 101, and the final score-180 for 7— took 21 hours to compile. The School bowling was very accurate, Lockwood in particular keeping the batsmen very quiet. E. A. Blatherwick and P. S. Whitcombe were responsible for most of •the score, and both batted well. J. E. Tew also took part in a useful stand of 58 for the third wicket. The declaration was delayed until after 4-30, and the School had very little time—about 95 minutes—in which to get the runs.
23 Tyson opened with Newman, and it was immediately obvious that he was on the top of his form. He played confidently, and was always looking for runs. He gave two hard chances early in his innings, but after that played very well and deserved his 55 not out at the end. Newman was caught in the slips off Yardley and Stead in the same place—a very good catch—off Ogley. Lockwood, however, looked very safe and also kept the score moving. As there was obviously no hope of any result, stumps were drawn at 6-30 instead of 6-45, the match being left drawn. Scores : — YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. SCHOOL. N. W. D. Yardley, b Stephenson ... 3 J. R. Tyson, not out 55 C. E. Anson, lbw, b Stephenson ... 1 N. A. Newman, c Elliot, b Yardley 7 E. A. Blatherwick, c Tyson, b J. W. Stead, c Whitcombe, b Ogley 18 Lockwood 45 K. Lockwood, not out 18 J. E. Tew, b Lockwood 27 Extras—B, 1 ; W, 2 ; NB, 2 5 P. S. Whitcombe, not out 59 R. Ogley, b Tyson 1 A. J. Boyle, b Stephenson 13 N. D. Thompson, b Lockwood 12 H. B. Elliot, not out 13 Extras—B, 3 ; LB, 3 6 Total (for 7 wkts.) 180 Col. R. M. Airey and C. D. Trimmer did not bat. Total (for 2 wkts.) 103 BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. N. A. Newman 13 1 32 0 N. B. Stephenson 14 3 42 3 J. R. Tyson 12 1 59 1 K. Lockwood 14 2 27 3 S. K. Kazerooni 4 0 14 0
SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. (Played on the School Ground on Saturday, July 27th.) The School concluded the season with a good display against the Old Peterites, and with a little more thrust in the attack might have turned a rather tame draw into a victory. The School batted first on a sodden wicket, and runs did not come very quickly. At 19, Elliot got Smart caught at backward point off a rising ball, and Stead came in to join Newman. These two batted confidently, if slowly, against some accurate bowling by Pickersgill and Elliot, and added 117 before Stead was run out through a misunderstand- ing in the calling. Stead had made a very useful 45, scoring easily, if slowly, all round the wicket. This brought in Lockwood, who batted in his usual solid style for his 33, before being rather tamely caught and bowled by Yardley. Baines increased the rate of scoring with 52, that included his usual quota of three " sixes." Meanwhile Newman had gone quietly on towards his century, and with the total at 247 and his own score at 108 he was caught by Pickersgill off Jenkins. Going in first he had
24 played a magnificent innings, scoring freely off any bad balls, but giving never a chance off the good ones. It was a fitting conclusion to his term of captaincy. Soon after this the School innings was declared dosed with the total at 255 for 4. The O.P.'s started none too well, losing Ruddock and Alderson to catches off Newman's bowling for 16 runs. But Ogley and Yardley put an end to any hopes of a collapse by adding 70 runs very quickly. Both hit some moderate bowling very hard and low. Yardley was the first to go, lbw. to Stephenson, and was soon followed by Ogley, caught off the same bowler. After Pickersgill had been dismissed cheaply there were further hopes of a School victory, but Elliot, 45, and Troop, 64, soon got on top of the School bowling. Elliot was caught and bowled by Kazerooni, and Sewell caught off Stephenson. Troop and Trimmer, however, batted out time, the former being caught in the last over for a very useful 64. The Old Peterites got to within 23 of the School total with 232 for 8, but could not get the runs in the time. Scores : — SCHOOL. OLD PETERITES. N. A. Newman, c Pickersgill, b J. E. Ruddock, c Smart, b Newman 0 Jenkins 108 T. H. Alderson, c Stephenson, b C. A. Smart, c Troop, b Elliot 3 Newman 4 J. W. Stead, run out 45 R. Ogley, c Newman, b Stephenson 50 K. Lockwood, c and b Yardley 33 N. W. D. Yardley, lbw, b P. N. Baines, not out 52 Stephenson 45 J. R. Tyson, not out 4 W. Elliot, c and b Kazerooni 45 Extras 10 R. Pickersgill, c Lockwood, b Stephenson 2 J. G. Troop, c Stephenson, b Newman 64 E. P. Sewell, c Kazerooni, b Stephenson 13 C. D. Trimmer, not out 2 Extras 7
Total (for 4 wkts. dec.) 255 Total (for 8 wkts.) 232 G. E. L. Graham, J. M. Atkinson, S. K. T. H. Jenkins and J. N. Hanson did Kazerooni, M. B. Marwood, N. B. not bat. Stephenson did not bat. BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. N. B. Stephenson 14 0 64 4 N. A. Newman 12.5 2 45 3 S. K. Kazerooni 5 0 30 1 1sT XI AVERAGES. BATTING. No. of Times Total Highest Innings. not out. Runs. Score. Aver. P. N. Baines 13 2 512 116 46.5 N. A. Newman 13 0 357 108 27.4 K. Lockwood 14 1 343 70 26.4 J. R. Tyson 11 3 192 55* 24.0 J. W. Stead 14 1 295 64 22.7 C. A. Smart 13 0 172 36 13.2 Also batted : —S. K. Kazerooni, 8-1-87-27; G. E. L. Graham, 12-1-124-28;. N. B. Stephenson, 10-4-65-29* ; J. M. Atkinson, 11-2-71-18 ; M. B.. Marwood, 9-3-46--11*. * Not out. 25
BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. Aver. S. K. Kazerooni 39 8 132 12 11.0 N. B. Stephenson 189 4.6 555 38 14.6 K. Lockwood 56 10 192 12 16.0 J. R. Tyson 70 11 250 10 25.0 N. A. Newman 149 35 441 15 29.4
HOUSE MATCHES.
Clifton Rise Clifton Rise
Day Boys ) (217-131) School House (163-49) Bye School House
The semi-final between the Rise and Day Boys produced the expected victory for the Rise. The features of the game were the opening stand of 88 for the Rise by Kazerooni (55) and Newman (40), and a fine innings of 71 by Lockwood for the Day Boys. The Rise batted first and eventually compiled the formidable total of 217. In reply to this the Day Boys had scored 89 for three wickets at the close of play, Lockwood being 59 not out. Rain during the night made the pitch awkward when the Day Boys continued their innings, and after Lockwood had been caught from a ball that got up sharply, the Day Boys were soon out for 131.
FINAL. The final produced rather an unexpected success for the House, who won by 115 runs. Stead won the toss, a decisive advantage, and Smart and Tyson made a good start. This prevented any chance of one of those inexplicable collapses which so often occur in house matches. Smart was unfortunately run out with the total at 37, but Tyson continued to bat very well, and Stead scored steadily. The former was at last bowled by Newman when only three short of fifty, but thanks chiefly to a useful innings by Baines, and some spirited hitting by Marwood near the end, the total reached 163. Stephenson bowled very consistently for the Rise, and finished with five wickets at a cost of 11 runs each. On paper the House bowling was very weak, but it proved good enough. When the Rise went in, a bad start was followed by the inevitable collapse. Tyson's second over put an end to any hope of victory the Rise held. His first ball clean bowled Kazerooni, and two balls later Newman was brilliantly stumped by Smart. Before the end of the over McLean was run out, and three wickets were down for 9 runs. Of the remaining batsmen Campbell (P. C.) alone played well, though Stephenson and Carlton fared a bit better than the others. The innings closed for 49, Dixon (J. B.) taking five wickets for 28 and Tyson three for 13. 26
Smart was in great form behind the wickets, stumping two and two being run out. The running between the wickets was very bad throughout she whole game, no fewer than five batsmen being run out.
Scores : — SCHOOL HOUSE. CLIFTON RISE. C. A. Smart, run out 15 N. A. Newman, st Smart, b Tyson 1 J. R. Tyson, b Newman 47 S. K. Kazerooni, b Tyson 2 J. W. Stead, c Carlton, b Stephenson 20 D. McLean, run out 0 G. E. L. Graham, c and b Stephenson 0 N. B. Stephenson, lbw, b Dixon P. N. Baines, c McLean, b (J. B.) 9 Stephenson 33 J. V. Reed, st Smart, b Dixon J. M. Atkinson, b Stephenson 6 (J. B.) 0 M. B. Marwood, not out 26 D. W. Watson, lbw, b Dixon (J. B.) 0 R. S. Dixon, run out 5 P. C. Campbell, run out 16 J. B. Dixon, c Stephenson, b M. Carlton, c Baines, b Dixon Newman 0 (J. B.) 10 R. M. Deas, c Carlton, b Stephenson 5 T. Cameron, b Dixon (J. B.) 0 I. A. Campbell, run out 2 A. C. Ping, b Tyson 0 Extras—B, 3 ; LB, 1 4 D. Ogley, not out 1 Extras—B, 8 ; NB 2 10
Total 163 Total 49 BOWLING. BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. N. A. Newman 17 3 79 2 J. R. Tyson 12 6 13 3 N. B. Stephenson ... 23.3 5 55 5 J. B. Dixon 11 3 28 5 S. K. Kazerooni 4 0 12 0 M. B. Marwood .5 0 0 0 J. V. Reed 3 0 13 0
THE BOATERS v. THE BAY. The annual Boaters v. Bay match took place on the evening of July 25th. It had been a brilliant day, and evening was correspondingly warm. The Boaters, who intended to show the cricketers that they were as good at cricket as the cricketers were at rowing, went in first, the opening pair being B. J. Eastwood and A. W. Douglas. Rimmer, bowling from the bottom end, bowled Eastwood after he had made two. Wall, the next man in doubled that score, but also fell to Rimmer. When Mr. Rhodes came in at fifth wicket, Douglas was still collecting runs, mainly from the " boaters " stroke. He fell when he had made 30, bowled lbw. by I. A. S. Thompson. Soon after, Mr. Rhodes followed, being caught by R. M. Deas off Mr. Toyne's bowling. The innings closed with the Boaters at 95, of which Mr. Rhodes had made 42.
The Bay then went in, but soon met with disaster. Deas, and Stead who was batting left-handed, fell to Douglas, when the score was 14. After that only Miss Toyne and Newman, who was also left- handed, put up any resistance to Hale and Douglas's bowling. The Bay were all out for 67, leaving the Boaters the victors by 28 runs. 27 Scores : — BAY. BOATERS. S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Wall, b M. P. L. Wall, b Rimmer 4 Eastwood 0 A. W. Douglas, lbw, b Thompson 30 N. A. Newman, c K. H. Rhodes, B. J. Eastwood, b Rimmer 2 Esq. , b Douglas 27 C. H. Vasey, st Newman, b Rimmer 0 R. M. Deas, lbw, b Douglas 1 K. H. Rhodes, Esq., c Deas, b S. M. J. W. Stead, b Douglas 2 Toyne, Esq. 42 J. A. Russell , b Hale 6 P. N. B. Hale, st Newman, b Miss Toyne, c and b Hale 10 Thompson 2 Miss S. Toyne, c Hollway, b Hale 0 N. L. Dodd, st Newman, b S. M. D. W. Swainson, c and b Vasey ... 5 Toyne, Esq. v 0 D. Ogley, c and b Douglas 0 J. M. Dickenson, b S. M. Toyne, I. A. S. Thompson, b Douglas 4 Esq. 4 R. N. Rimmer, not out 2 R. White, b Thompson 1 Extras—B, 4 ; LB, 1 ; NB, 2 7 M. Hollway, not out 1 A. H. Moffat, b S. M. Toyne, Esq. 4 Extras—B, 3 ; NB, 2 5
Total 67 Total 95
'Rowing.
TUB REGATTA.
The annual Tub Regatta took place on Monday, July 22nd, over the usual course, from " Wall End " to Love Lane. The weather was perfect, with a slight following wind. During the afternoon a Staff IV rowed against a Cricketers IV ; none of them had had any experience of rowing, and the results gave much amusement to the spectators. Owing to the difficulty experienced by the crews in moving the boats at all, the course was only the Tub Regatta course. The Cricketers won fairly easily.
The crews were :— Cricketers IV : J. M. Atkinson (bow), J. W. Stead (2), P. N. Baines (3), N. A. Newman (stroke), C. A. Smart (cox). Staff IV: — McLaurin, Esq. (bow), P. K. Bourne, Esq. (2), J. H. Stevenson, Esq. (3), R. M. Cooper, Esq. (stroke), A. L. Pendlebury, Esq. (cox).
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The results of the Tub Regatta were as follows : —
). 1.—J. M. Dickenson. Bye. P. Heywood. No. 1. >. 2.—E. H. Tankard. Bye. 2i lengths. A. D. Barnsdale.
). 3.—J. S. P. Phillips. No 4. A W. Douglas. No. 4. 2 lengths. ). 4.—B. J. Eastwood. 1 length. P. N. B. Hale. No. 4. ). 5.—M. P. L. Wall. 2 lengths. A. H. Moffatt. No. 5. r. 6.—A. M. S. Walker. 21 lengths. I No. 4. I. L. Lupton. length. B. J. Eastwood. ). 7.—M. Holbray. J. P. Farrow P. N. B. Hale. No. 7. T. W. L Walters 8.—R. White. 4 length. N. L. Dodd. (Cox). No. 10. ). 9.—C. Biscomb. 4 feet. N. L. Co1beck. No. 10. r. 10.—J. A. F. Amor. 1 length. No. 10. C. H. Vasey. 1 length. 1L—j. B. Dixon. E. Antrobus. Bye. 12.—D. Lund. No. 11. C. A. Smart. Bye. 1 length.
COXS' RACE.
No. 1.—J. A. Dent. E. W. Whitney. Cox, K. H. Rhodes, Esq. No. 1. 1 lengths. No. 2.—G. E. Shepherd. No. 1. T. W. L. Walters 1* lengths. Cox, A W. Ping, Esq. J. A. Dent. E. W. Whitney. No. 3.—D. G. Barnby. K. H. Rhodes, Esq. J. C. Houghton. (Cox). Cox, C. H. Vasey. No. 4. No. 4.—R. S. Currie. 1 lengths. L. Telfor. Cox, M. '1" L. Wall. 29
ROWING, SUMMER TERM, 1935. TYNE REGATTA. On Saturday, July 26th, the 1st IV went to Newcastle to defend the Ladies' Plate Challenge Cup won by last year's 1st IV. The river was choppy and rising with the tide. The School's race was first, against Armstrong College, in whose boats we were rowing. When paddling up to the start the School appeared to settle down and did not seem upset by the rough water. A practice start, however, gave an ominous warning of what was to happen during the race, for stroke's button slipped out of his rigger on the third stroke. When both crews were ready the signal was given by the Umpire in the Starter's launch behind them. On the second stroke three's oar slipped out of its rigger, and before the School could pick up again Armstrong were over a length ahead. The School, however, settled down to a fast, steady stroke and drew up, but were unable to make up the length in the half-mile course, and lost by a third. It was an unlucky start for us, but Armstrong College deserved their victory, and were the eventual winners of the Cup. Crew : —Bow, B. J. Eastwood ; 2, A. W. Douglas ; 3, M. P. L. Wall ; Stroke, C. H. Vasey ; Cox, G. E. Shepherd.
OLD PETERITE RACES. The O.P. Races were on the 27th July. The weather was most uninviting, with a strong following breeze which disturbed the water. The Races were fairly punctual and the two first crews were soon away. The School obtained a good start, but were held until the Boat-house, where they drew away to win by three lengths. Crews : —Old Peterites—Bow, J. Whalley ; 2, M. Prince ; 3, J. N. Emery ; Stroke, J. B. Doyle ; Cox, N. Hurtley. School—Bow, B. J. Eastwood ; 2, A. W. Douglas ; 3, M. P. L. Wall ; Stroke, C. H. Vasey ; Cox, G. E. Shepherd. The 2nd IV's had a closer race, the School setting the pace as far as Love Lane, but the O.P.'s drew up slightly towards the end, and only lost by half a length.
Crews : —Old Peterites—Bow, B. Hunter ; 2, A. B. Cooper ; 3, N. W. Smithson ; Stroke, W. H. H. Hanks ; Cox, R. D. Pexton. School—Bow, R. White ; 2, N. L. Dodd ; 3, J. M. Dickenson ; Stroke, I. L. Upton ; Cox, T. W. L. Walters. There were no 3rd IV races as it began to rain heavily. 30 THE CHARGE OF THE STAFF FOUR. Or a view from the stern of the Cricketers' Four of the Masters rolling under heavy weather. I. Half a stroke, half a stroke, Half a yard onward, All in the Masters' Boat Flapped their oars blindly. " On," said the half-drowned cox Wiping the spray from his locks. All in the Masters' Boat Flapped their oars blindly. II. " Forward the Masters' Boat ! " (100-1 on the Tote) Not caring or stopping to note Where the stream wandered. Theirs not to reason how, Theirs not to curse at bow, Theirs but to pull and plough On in the Cricketers' wash, Rowed the tired Masters. III. Roller to right of them, Roller to left of them, Roller on top of them Pounded and thundered ; Roared at with laughs and jeers Amid resounding cheers Into the bank of the Ouse, Into the boathouse piers Rowed the tired Masters. IV. Lashed they their oars in ire, Alas ! only again to tire, Losing their former fire, Charging the boathouse, while All the crowd wondered ; Now with a weary stroke, The crew battered and broke, Limped past the post. None had the heart to hiss This valiant few, When they rowed back. But this, Was this the Masters' crew ?
31 V. When will their glory fade, Remember the charge they made, And the disasters. Honour the garb they wore, Honour the Masters' Four, Noble five Masters ! " THREE WISE FOOLS." Zwimm ing, SWIMMING SPORTS, SUMMER TERM, 1935. 27TH JULY. The Swimming Sports this year were more keenly contested than they had been for many previous years. The weather was bleak and cold for swimming, but the competitors did not let that worry them. The School House had already won the Relay Race, with the Rise second. Lund, one of the School's fastest swimmers, was unable to swim for the Rise in this or any of the following events. One of the closest races was between N. L. Colbeck (School House) and A. W. Douglas (Rise) in the Senior Speed, which latter won by two inches. Colbeck then fought C. H. Vasey (Rise) to a draw in the Senior Dive, it being impossible to judge between them. M. P. L. Wall (School house) gained a creditable victory over D. W. Watson (Rise) in the Senior Breast-stroke. The Rise, however, withstood the challenge, and gained the Swimming Cup, which was kindly presented to the School last November by H. S. Abut Casem Kazerooni, Esq. After the events, Mr. K. H. Rhodes' diving squad gave a sound display of trick diving. EVENTS. (1) Junior Speed. (1) D. Lynch (Day Boys). (2) H. C. Addison (School House). (2) Senior Speed. (1) A. W. Douglas (Rise). (2) N. L. Colbeck (School House). (3) Junior Breast-stroke. (1) A. W. C. Ping (Rise). (2) J. S. Phillips (School House). (4) Senior Breast-stroke. (1) M. P. L. Wall (School House). (2) D. W. Watson (Rise). (5) Junior Back-stroke. (1) H. Amor (Day Boys). (2) I. A. S. Thompson (School House). 32 (6) Senior Back-stroke. (1) C. H. Vasey (Rise). (7) Junior Plunge. (1) H. C. Addison (School House). (8) Junior Dive. (1) A. T. H. Wright (Day Boys.) (9) Senior Dive. (1) C. H. Vasey (Rise) and N. L. Colbeck (School House). (10) Senior Plunge. (1) J. M. Atkinson (School House). (2) A. W. Douglas (Rise). (11) Obstacle Race. (1) A. W. Douglas (Rise). (2) C. H. Vasey (Rise). (12) Relay Race. (1) School House. (2) Rise. football. SCHOOL 1sT XV v. NORTH RIBBLESDALE. Played at Settle, October 12th. Result : —School, 17 pts ; Ribblesdale, 12 pts. The School opened the season with a fine victory over North Ribblesdale after a strenuous game at Settle. The School were slow to wake up, and within the first five minutes a Ribblesdale forward scored a somewhat lucky try after a clever dribble by the left wing, Dinsdale. The School replied keenly, and the School backs outclassed those of the home team. The forwards heeled from a loose scrum, and Hollington slung out a long pass to Stead, who passed to Douglas to score a magnificent try after running through and evading numberless tackles. The School settled down to attack steadily and a quick heel and a cut through by Watson sent Douglas over again. The School were dis- organised by injury to Watson, who disappeared into the pack to be replaced by Newman, whose determined tackling was a feature of the game. Further tries were added before half-time by Lupton and Douglas. With the score 12-3 to the School the XV anticipated a wide margin of victory, but in this they were disappointed. Ribblesdale went away with a rush after half-time and were soon rewarded with a try. The School replied with a try by Douglas, which was well converted by Lockwood. The home team did most of the attacking during the second half, but they only succeeded in piercing the defence twice. The tackling throughout was strong, while the forwards held a heavy and lively pack well, Baines being outstanding. Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, D. W. Watson, J. W. Stead, D. Lund ; C. A. Smart, J. R. Hollington ; P. N. Baines, B. J. Eastwood, J. B. Dixon, R. M. Deas, I. A. Campbell, N. A. Newman, I. L. Lupton, D. McLean. 33
SCHOOL 1sT XV v. YORK NOMADS. Played at Home, October 16th. Result: —School, 6 pts. ; Nomads, 16 pts. The School were unlucky to lose to York Nomads, who did not field so strong a team as last year. The Nomads pressed for the first few minutes, but fine kicking by Stead and Lockwood relieved the School. From an orthodox passing movement Douglas scored a good try. Territorially, play was even this half and the School backs had just enough of the ball to enable them to demonstrate their superiority over the Nomads' backs. A swift heel in the Nomads' " 25 " by the School forwards enabled Douglas to score a particularly fine try after a magnificent solo run, handing off several half-hearted tackles as he went. With the score at 6-0 the School expected to win a closely contested game. But Watson was injured shortly after half-time and was compelled to retire to the pack. The Nomads showed considerably more life this half, and a fine try was scored by Clive Dixon with a lightning follow-up on the left wing after the right wing had kicked across. This was converted. After considerable pressure by the Nomads the scrum-half went through on the blind side and passed to Sheffield, a large forward, who somersaulted over the line, quite ignoring an orthodox low tackle. Clive Dixon scored again for the Nomads before Barnsdale was removed with a pulled shoulder. After this, though the School fought back pluckily, the Nomads were superior to the School in all departments. Before no-side they had increased their margin of victory with a try by Dixon, which was converted. Had it not been for the injuries sustained by members of the School XV and the subsequent disorganisation due to them, it is quite possible that the School would have won this match. In defence, Lockwood was outstanding, while Baines and McLean were the best of the pack. Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, D. W. Watson, J. W. Stead, D. Lund ; C. A. Smart, J. R. Hollington ; P. N. Baines, B. J. Eastwood, J. B. Dixon, A. D. Barnsdale, I. A. Campbell, N. A. Newman,. I. L. Lupton, D. McLean.
SCHOOL 1sT XV v. YORK. Played at Home, October 19th. Result: —School, 8 pts. ; York, 7 pts. The XV were weakened by the absence of Watson. through injury,. but reinforced by the reappearance of Deas after illness. Watson's place in the three-quarter line was taken by Newman, while Compbell was played as wing forward. A gale was sweeping down the field and, after winning the toss, Stead elected to take advantage of it during the first half. York took the offensive, but the School were able to relieve by kicking with the help of such a powerful wind. Gradually the School began to attack, Stead narrowly failing to score. Soon after this he did 34
notch a try for the School after a particularly determined run. The School were almost continually attacking now, and Stead repeated his earlier effort, supported by Smart. This was well converted by Lockwood. The School narrowly failed to score through a forward rush when McLean lost control of the ball when over the York line. However, the York right wing crossed the School line for what appeared a certain try, but was disallowed. The School anticipated a sternly-contested second half, since an eight points lead was considered a narrow margin in face of the strong wind, which, luckily for the School, dropped slightly. The York forwards worked the ball up to the School line, and Handley went through on the blind side and scored for York. The School pack kept the York forwards away with some fine rushes, and the School narrowly failed to score when after a forward passing movement in the York " 25," Barnsdale was tackled in possession almost under the York posts. The York forwards swept back to the attack, and after a tight scrum in the School " 25," Coates dropped a goal for York to bring the scores within a point. The School were grimly determined to hang on to their lead, and the stubborn defence of the three-quarters kept the School line intact. The last few minutes staged a ding-dong struggle between the hard-worked packs. The whistle went at last, leaving the School with a one-point victory. The fine defensive tackling of the three-quarters, together with Stead's strong running, were the main features of the School back-play, while Baines and Campbell were outstanding among the forwards, well led by McLean. Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, N. A. Newman, J. W. Stead, J. L. Boden ; C. A. Smart, J. R. Hollington ; P. N. Baines, B. J. Eastwood, J. B. Dixon, R. M. Deas, A. D. Barnsdale, D. McLean, I. L. Lupton, I. A. Campbell. SCHOOL 1sT XV v. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at Home, October 26th. Result: —School, 14 pts. ; Durham, nil. The School had a complete team this match, and undoubtedly went on to the field with the will-to-win. The School kicked off, playing towards York, and were quickly off the mark. For the first five minutes play was even, but it soon become apparent that the School's backs were decidedly superior to those of Durham. A penalty was awarded the School early on, and Lockwood kicked a fine goal, which heightened the confidence of the School. From a loose scrum within the Durham " 25," Smart cut through to score a beautiful try just outside the posts, and this was converted by Lockwood. The School forwards were now giving of their best, though their heeling in the tight was somewhat erratic. Before half- time Douglas put the School further ahead with a good try, which he secured almost entirely by sheer speed, running right outside both Durham wing and full-back. With a comfortable lead of 11-0 the School played confidently throughout the second half. The forwards gradually mastered the Durham pack in the tight, heeling regularly in the closing 35 stages of the game. Newman increased the School's lead by a good try scored after quarter of an hour's pressing in the second half. For the last ten minutes of the game Durham showed their only signs of offensive power, and their left wing looked dangerous once, but was well tackled by Watson. The Durham centre, Buttle, did too much kicking ; although gaining much ground by these tactics, Durham were incapable of using them to score. The School thus ran out victors by 14 points to nil, having had the satisfaction of shattering the myth of Durham's invincibility which was of 38 years' standing. The team was playing up to a form which augured well for the remainder of the season. The backs showed great thrust, and only stout defence by Durham kept the score down: Stead and Newman were equally effective in attack and defence, while Douglas' running was of the same strong calibre shown this season. The forwards played a lively game, and of them P. N. Baines and I. L. Lupton were outstanding. . Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, N. A. Newman, J. W. Stead, D. W. Watson ; C. A. Smart, J. R. Hollington ; J. B. Dixon, B. J. Eastwood, P. N. Baines, R. M. Deas, A D. Barnsdale, I. A. Campbell, I. L Lupton, D. McLean.
SCHOOL 1sT XV v. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds, November 3rd. Result : —Leeds G.S., 5 pts. ; School, 3 pts. The School kicked off, playing uphill, and the customary sluggishness of the first few minutes was entirely absent. The School attacked vigorously, and after a few minutes, Douglas crossed the Leeds line in the corner, but the try was disallowed. Twice he was tackled or pushed into touch inches from the line. From line-outs near the Leeds line Baines twice got over, but was brought back for infringement of the 5 yards rule. Soon afterwards N. A. Newman received a kick in the face, and was compelled to retire until shortly before half-time. His place in the three- quarters was taken by McLean. For the next twenty minutes Leeds had the better of the game territorially, but the dour defence of the School threes prevented Leeds scoring, though they crossed the School line once, only to be disallowed. The School came near to scoring when Stead dribbled over the line, but the ball went dead. Leeds failed with a drop which Lockwood caught under the posts. In spite of being a man short the School forwards gained possession in the tight. In the second half Leeds had an advantage playing downhill with their heavier forwards not so tired. The most dangerous man in the Leeds backs was Naylor, who showed considerable speed in attack. Douglas was effectively marked by his opposite number. Within the last quarter of an hour the School forwards were dribbling in their own " 25 " when the Leeds scrum-half picked up, and the ball went down the line for Webster to score. This was well converted. The School then attacked 36
and had the better of the play for most of the remainder of the game. A penalty against the School nearly put Leeds further ahead, the ball striking the cross-bar. A few minutes from the end of the game the York three-quarters were attacking when Newman received a pass along the ground, and picking up neatly he passed out for Douglas to score a good try in the corner. The School made a desperate effort to score again, and were within an ace of succeeding. Stead punted ahead, the Leeds full- back fumbled and the ball was over the line with Stead in hot pursuit, but a defender just managed to touch down. The whistle for no-side went with play back on the half-way line, and Leeds in possession of a two-point victory. This was an extremely hard match, and though Leeds had improved out of all recognition on last year the School might easily have won had they not been deprived of Newman when playing down hill. As it was, the XV was without Hollington, and Campbell (P.C.) was chosen on the day of the match to fill the vacancy, which he did remarkably well. P. N. Baines was the outstanding forward. Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, N. A. Newman, J. W. Stead, D. W. Watson ; C. A. Smart, P. C. Campbell. ; P. N. Baines, B. J. Eastwood, J. B. Dixon, A. D. Barnsdale, R. M. Deas, I. A. Campbell, I. L. Lupton, D. McLean
SCHOOL 1sT XV v. GIGGLESWICK. Played at Giggleswick, November 9th. Result :— Giggleswick, 25 pts. ; School, nil. The School were unfortunate in having two of their backs away for this match : Hollington and Douglas, who were respectively replaced by Campbell (P. C.) and Lund (D.) The ground was muddy, which suited the Giggleswick team. The latter opened the game with great vigour, which was maintained throughout. Within the first 10 minutes Giggleswick had scored two tries : Marshall waded through the weak defence of the School and passed to Abbs, who scored an unconverted try ; this was followed by a try by Marshall himself after he had brushed aside several half-hearted tackles. This was converted. The School forwards then rallied considerably and fought back pluckily against their cleverer and more bustling opponents. They heeled once or twice in the tight, and twice Lund was brought down not far short of the Giggleswick line. After this burst the Giggleswick forwards worked the ball away up to the York " 25," where Abbs received a pass and dropped a beautiful goal from a considerable angle. The psychological result of this manoeuvre on the School was immediately apparent and the whistle for half-time went with Giggleswick once again attacking and the score 12-0 to the home side. The School went away with a rush at the beginning of the second half and there were several line-outs almost on the Giggleswick line. But this was the last spark of offensive play shown by the School. Soon 37 afterwards a Giggleswick forward rush resulted in a try by Abbs. The School forwards executed several rushes after this, but from a 5-yards scrum the Giggleswick fly-half dived over, and this was converted. The Giggleswick forwards were now working like a well-oiled machine, and their last try was scored by a home centre, who cut past Newman with a neat swerve to score beneath the posts for an easy conversion. The Giggleswick team were superior to the School in all departments. The School pack was out-weighted, out-played and out-thought. The Giggleswick pack played a bustling game from start to finish, and their short passing movements contributed in no small measure to their over- whelming victory of 25-0. Marshall and Abbs were outstanding in the Giggleswick forwards, whereas McLean and Eastwood played well in the School pack. Team : —K. Lockwood ; D. Lund, N. A. Newman, J. W. Stead, D. W. Watson ; C. A. Smart, P. C. Campbell ; J. B. Dixon, B. J. Eastwood, P. N. Baines, A. D. Barnsdale, R. M. Deas, I. A. Campbell, I. L. Lupton, D. McLean.
SCHOOL lsr XV v. DENSTONE COLLEGE. Played at Kirkstall, November 13th. Result : —Denstone College, 16 pts. ; School, nil. The XV that took the field against Denstone was an entirely re- moulded edition of the team defeated at Giggleswick, there being several newcomers. Lund was retained on the wing while Watson was moved from the wing to centre. Newman returned to the pack in the capacity of wing-forward, while Campbell (I. A.) and a newcomer, Toulson, formed an entirely new second-row. Marwood was played at stand-off in place of Smart, while Douglas and Hollington strengthened the side by their return from the sick list. The School, playing away from the Pavilion, pressed Denstone in grand style for the first ten minutes. Soon afterwards Denstone narrowly failed to score, a centre fumbling a pass when practically crossing the York line. The School forwards worked the ball away from their own line in some splendid rushes, which had been missed in the last two matches. Though they did not secure much of the ball in the tight this half they were superior to the Denstone forwards in the loose by sheer hard work, and by forming loose scrums in the line-outs they mastered the Denstone forwards even here, although in no way comparable to the latter in height. About 10 minutes before half-time Cheer raced over the York line for Denstone. The try was converted by G. Jemmet. Almost immediately afterwards the Denstone forwards rushed the ball up to the School " 25 " with a vigour they had not shown up till now. From a scrum, Innes, the brilliant Denstone fly-half, cut through at great speed to score again. From now until half-time play was fairly even with one short attack by the School which landed the ball in touch a few yards from the Denstone line, Stead having kicked and followed up and Newman leading a forward rush. The School 38 forwards did remarkably well to secure as much of the ball in the tight as they did in the second half. From a tight scrum on the School line the Denstone scrum-half, Taylor, dived over on the blind side. For the remainder of the game the play in the forwards was even, both sides executing some good rushes. The wheeling of the School pack was vastly improved. Denstone scored once more when Innes kicked ahead in the School " 25 " and a lucky bounce gave him a try, which was converted by Jemmet, giving Denstone a 16-0 lead. For the last quarter of an hour the School threes were attacking. A clever dribble by Stead, a good run by Douglas, and a breakaway by Innes, who was well tackled by Lockwood, were features of the closing stages of the game. Though the School was perhaps a trifle lucky to keep the score down to 8-0 in the first half, they richly deserved to score them- selves, and both tries in the second half should have been foiled. The forwards were on the top of their form, the new second-row being a vast improvement. Newman's return to the pack was felt, and he, Lupton and McLean were prominent for much hard and effective work, while McLean's leadership of the forwards contributed in no small measure to their increased life and dash. Lockwood was the outstanding member of the School team, his fielding and kicking being at times little short of brilliant. Among the threes Stead was the only player to impress, and their finishing was sometimes pitiful, while their tackling was often faulty. Team : —K. Lockwood ; D. Lund, J. W. Stead, D. W. Watson, A. W. Douglas ; M. B. Marwood, J. R. Hollington ; J. B. Dixon, B. J. Eastwood, P. N. Baines, I. A. Campbell, H. Toulson, N. A. Newman, I. L. Lupton, D. McLean.
SCHOOL 1ST XV v. MOUNT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE. Played away. Result : —Mount St. Mary's College, 14 pts. ; School, nil. The team for this match was handicapped by the loss through illness and injury of D. W. Watson and D. McLean, who were respectively replaced by C. A. Smart and R. M. Deas, while B. J. Eastwood led the pack. Mt. St. Mary's kicked off and were the first to attack, rushing the ball to within a few yards of the School line. The School did not show any life until the Mount had twice again narrowly failed to score. From then until half-time the School was attacking. The threes, however, did not show much thrust, while the forwards' heeling was slow. Stead cut through the centre and passed to Douglas, who was tackled by the full-back after gaining some ground. The score was still 0-0 at half- time, whereas had the team been playing anything like up to their true form they should have had a comfortable margin of points in hand. From the kick-off Deas gained some ground for the School and the ball was soon within a few yards of the Mount line. After this the School offensive power, as in the Giggleswick match, seemed to flicker out. The 39 forwards were sluggish and the tackling of the backs deplorable. The Mount were soon attacking, and a forward rush led to a try, which could have been prevented by forwards falling. Another try was scored in almost exactly the same manner in the same place, the scorer being forced over the line by the energetic Mount forwards. Almost immediately after this the Mount heeled and the School halves were slow up on their men ; a clever passing movement landed two men over for the Mount. Stead tackled the wing into touch, but as the latter fell he passed to the centre, who raced through to score a good try, which was converted. The School had by now lost all spirit and the result was a disgrace to the whole team with one or two exceptions. Stead had now injured his shoulder and retired to the pack, being replaced in the threes by Newman, who was responsible for the few remaining attacking movements the School gave, and who throughout the disastrous game played with more than his usual dash. The Mount went further ahead when a centre burst through and passed to one of a host of Mount backers-up. Thus the Mount ran out with a 14-0 victory. With this match the School reached the nadir of their form shown this season and were quite unrecognisable as the team which defeated Durham. The forwards showed no life in tight, loose or line-out, and the short passing movements shown earlier in the season were conspicuous by their absence. Though Eastwood led the forwards very creditably, the absence of McLean was gravely felt. Half the three- quarter line in Boden and Smart at centre three-quarter was almost entirely untried, while Marwood was inexperienced at stand-off. Labouring under these disadvantages, the backs, with the exception of Stead until his injury, did not impress. Newman played a really fine game, while Boden justified his inclusion in the team. Team : —K. Lockwood ; J. L. Boden, C. A. Smart, J. W. Stead, A. W. Douglas ; M. B. Marwood, J. R. Hollington ; J. B. Dixon, B. J. Eastwood, P. N. Baines, H. Toulson, I. A. Campbell, N. A. Newman, R. M. Deas, I. L. Lupton.
SCHOOL 1sx XV v. THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALLERS. Played at Home, November 23rd. Result : —The Royal Corps of Signallers, 16 pts. ; School, 3 pts. The 1st XV were deprived for this match of the services of J. W. Stead and B. J. Eastwood, who were respectively replaced by G. E. L. Graham and W. Boyes. The XV were eager to avenge their recent defeats, and, playing at home for the first time since the Durham match, showed a welcome return to form. The three-quarters, who were last year's successful 2nd XV line in its entirety, showed great thrust, while C. A. Smart played a grand game in his old position, stand-off. From the first scrummage Cooper set his three-quarters moving, but Douglas secured and found touch near the centre. The School went past the " 25 " line, but the Signals came away with the ball at their feet. 40
A centre three-quarter, Lang, was removed from the Signallers and he did not return until nearly half-time. During this period the School forwards were able to secure possession in the tight and the School backs were continually attacking. Twice Boden made gallant runs for the School, but was unable to break through, The School opened the scoring when Graham passed to Douglas for him to score in the corner. The Signals were subjected to more pressure and the full-back fumbled a kick, but Yearley retrieved and ran about 40 yards before being tackled into touch by Baines. From a tight scrum in the Signals " 25," Hollington cut through and passed to Smart, who fumbled the ball when grounding it, owing to a half-hearted tackle. From a line-out in the School " 25 " the Signals gained possession and Yearsley was tackled short of the line by Lockwood, but he just managed to touch down. Thus, at half-time, the score was 3-3. The School continued to play as hard in the second half as they had done in the first, and the ultimate score did not represent the run of the game. In the last quarter of an hour a Signals centre kicked ahead, gathered the ball and was tackled over the line. This was well converted. Soon after this manoeuvre was repeated and Douglas was too late to prevent the ball being touched down to put the Signals ahead by another goal, to 13-3. The School forwards were playing well, and Baines was very useful in " taking " the ball from line-outs short of the School line. A few minutes before the end the Signals went further ahead when the left wing scored. Though the School fought back pluckily they were unable to score, although a cut-through by Graham might have done so had his pass to Douglas not gone astray. Though the score of this match was disappointing the form shown was not. Among the backs Graham made a very promising debut, Douglas' running was strong, and Hollington played a good game. In the forwards, Baines was prominent in the line-outs, and Boyes played extremely well for his first appearance with the XV, his hooking being of a high standard. Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, G. E. L. Graham, D. W. Watson, J. L. Boden ; C. A. Smart, J. R. Hollington ; J. B. Dixon, W. Boyes, P. N. Baines, H. Toulson, I. A. Campbell, N. A. Newman, I. L. Lupton, D. McLean. 1st XV v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Played at Home, November 30th. Result : —School, 6 points ; Worksop, 6 points. In this match the 1st XV reached the peak of its form shown this season. The team that took the field had renewed confidence in itself, and the game was played out at a great pace. The team was again unfortunate in being deprived of the services of J. W. Stead, who was replaced by J. L. Boden. The School attacked for the first ten minutes, playing against the wind, and several times Douglas was pushed into touch well within the Worksop half. Soon after this, Worksop set up a counter-attack, and their " threes " several times looked dangerous, but the 41 School's defence proved adequate. Once a Worksop wing was away, and what seemed a certain try was stopped by a magnificent tackle by Smart. For the next few minutes Worksop relied on forward rushes, and three of these worked the ball to within a yard of the School's line in a manner reminiscent of the Durham match in 1933. From this position, " Brobclingnagian," a Worksop forward, fell over the line near the corner. The School lost none of its spirit, however, and were soon again attacking. At half-time Worksop were leading 3-0. The School were put in a favourable attacking position from the kick-off when Baines executed a splendid " dummy " kick, landing the ball not far short of the Worksop line. The School continued to attack hotly, and McLean picked up, kicked across beautifully for Graham to gather and pass out to Douglas, who threw away what seemed a certain try by a knock-on. The School secured possession from a scrum in the Worksop " 25," and Watson cut through and passed to Graham, who drew the full-back and passed to Douglas, for the latter to score right in the corner, the Worksop full- back tackling Douglas on the line and himself crashing into the corner flag. The School was not satisfied with drawing level, and from the kick-off Baines set the threes moving. Worksop secured possession of the ball in the tight scrums, but insisted on wheeling with it even in the School's half. These wheels were ruined by the School's falling. In the line-out the Worksop forwards held a great advantage, owing to their height, but the School's jumping was noticeably improved. In the last quarter of an hour the Worksop full-back was tackled in possession by the entire School back row, and a loose scrum gave Smart the ball : he cut straight through a startled defence, literally flying through the air over the line to score a splendid try not far out. Lockwood failed to convert, and the score was 6-3 to the School. Worksop fought back with great spirit and determination, and kept up continual pressure in the School " 25." Successful wheeling, in which I. A. Campbell was prominent, prevented Worksop getting sufficiently near the School line to repeat the manoeuvre successfully executed earlier in the game which led to their try. Baines took the ball away from the School line in great style, backed by the entire pack. Three minutes from the end the Worksop fly-half, McConnell, who had been very effectively cramped throughout the game by McLean's keen tackling, received the ball in the School's " 25," went through on the blind side, and running with great determina- tion, put Worksop level with a great try in the corner. The kick narrowly failed to put Worksop ahead. For the remaining minutes of the game the School kept the ball in the Worksop " 25," but were unable to score, although Douglas was pushed into touch not far short of the Worksop line. Thus the result of a really fine game was a draw, and although the School felt some slight disappointment at thus being baulked of victory in the closing stages of the game, we may venture the opinion that it was a fitting result. The School threes were superior to the Worksop threes in attack, and their defence was really fine and held out to the end, while in the Signals match it cracked at times. McLean was the outstanding forward, playing throughout with great vigour ; his tackling was an example to the 42 entire pack, and his leadership of the forwards got the last ounce of effort out of them. The whole pack was absolutely " flat out," the back row being prominent for much strenuous work, while Boyes performed some really fine hooking feats in the face of a very heavy pack. Team : —K. Lockwood ; A. W. Douglas, G. E. L. Graham, D. W. Watson, J. L. Roden ; C. A. Smart, J. R. Hollington ; P. N. Baines, W. Boyes, B. J. Eastwood, I. A. Campbell, H. Toulson, N. A. Newman, I. L. Lupton, D. McLean.
2nd XV. MATCHES. 2nd XV v. YORK " A." Played at Home, October 19th. Result : —School, 3 points ; York " A," 13 points. The 2nd XV opened their season with comfortable defeat at the hands of York " A." York won the toss and kicked off against the gale. York were the first to attack, and Chapman narrowly failed with a shot at goal from a free-kick. York were almost over in the corner, but the School cleared magnificently. Graham broke through from inside the St. Peter's " 25 " and passed out to Lund, who was tackled well inside the York half. The visitors were doing most of the attacking, but the School, although playing against the wind, were always masters of the situation. York eventually pierced the School defence when Powell raced over for a try under the posts. This was converted. Powell put York further ahead with a try in the corner just on half-time. This was well converted. At the start of the second half the School pressed, but Pivatt broke through for York and ran half the length of the field to score a try, which Chapman just failed to convert. Marwood kicked a penalty goal for the School and so the final whistle blew with York winning 13-3. The School forwards played well, and the tackling was noticeably keen, Toulson and Antrobus being outstanding. Team : —H. Cheong ; D. Lund, G. E. L. Graham, V. L. F. Davin, J. L. Boden ; M. B. Marwood, P. C. Campbell ; H. Toulson, W. Boyes, J. T. Harding, J. M. Dickenson, R. C. Davidson, R. Morris, J. R. Russell, E. Antrobus.
2nd XV v. LEEDS G.S. 2nd XV. Played at Home, October 26th. Result : —School, 34 points ; Leeds, 6 points. Leeds won the toss and St. Peter's kicked off against the wind. Leeds pressed hard for the first 10 minutes, but eventually a quick heel from a loose scrum resulted in a fast three-quarter movement, and Lund ran through for a try in the corner. Marwood converted this with a magnificent kick. Soon after the kick-off Lund ran through from the half-way line 43 and scored between the posts. This was converted. The play was fairly even for a time, but soon Leeds took advantage of a slip in the defence and Thornton scored for Leeds. The kick failed. In the first half play was fairly even, but in the second half Leeds seemed to go to pieces, and the School had the situation always in hand. Their superiority being in a fast wing, Lund. The School played on to him, and in the first fifteen minutes Lund scored three tries after some fine solo runs. Marwood converted all well. The forwards pressed hard all the time and gained confidence as Leeds lost it, thus enabling the " threes " to have plenty of the ball. Graham cut through after a strong movement and scored a very well-deserved try. The kick failed. Lund scored soon after this, but the kick failed. Graham kicked a penalty goal with little difficulty. Some minutes from the end Leeds made one final effort and scored through Ebray after a very fine three-quarter move- ment. The kick failed. Team : —H. Cheong ; D. Lund, G. E. L. Graham, V. L. F. Davin, J. L. Boden ; M. B. Marwood, P. C. Campbell ; H. Toulson, W. Boyes, J. T. Harding, J. M. Dickenson, R. C. Davidson, R. Morris, J. R. Russell, E. Antrobus.
2nd XV v. DRAX G.S. 1st XV. Played at Home, October 30th. Result : —School, 3 points ; Drax, 24 points. After the form shown against Leeds this match was very disappointing. The School did not show the same spirit as in the previous game. The Drax forwards were big and blustering and swept St. Peter's off their feet with their quick forward rushes. After one of these rushes Phillips scored for Drax. The kick failed. From the kick-off St. Peter's forwards made a quick rush up to the Drax " 25." Successfully gaining possession from the tight scrum a fast movement by the " threes " resulted in Lund scoring a fine try. However, Marwood failed to convert. Just before half-time the Drax " threes," who also possessed one fast wing, pierced the School's defence and Wardell scored a runaway try. Elcock had little difficulty in converting. In the second half the Drax forwards outplayed the St. Peter's pack both in the loose and in the tight. Their superiority lay in size and also purpose to be up with the ball. Their forward rushes showed up the School forwards, who fell to pieces. Soon after the kick-off, Drax obtained the ball from a tight scrum and French scored, the kick failing. After some loose play which swept the game into the home " 25," Phillips ran through for another try in the corner. Elcock converted with a truly magnificent kick. A Drax forward, Elcock, scored the next try by running through the whole pack, and Wales converted. The School now showed more spirit and they held Drax very well till after a very fine three-quarter movement Wales ran down the wing to score. Elcock failed to convert. 44
Team : —H. Cheong ; D. Lund, G. E. L. Graham, V. L. F. Davin, J. L. Roden ; M. B. Marwood, P. C. Campbell ; H. Toulson, W. Boyes, J. T. Harding, J. M. Dickenson, H. Davidson, R. Morris, J. R. Russell, E. Antrobus. 2nd XV v. GIGGLESWICK 2nd XV. Played at Home, November 9th. Result : t—School, 11 points ; Giggleswick, 8 points. St. Peter's were doing most of the attacking in this match, but Giggleswick scored their tries through slips in the defence which they took good advantage of. An attacking movement by the School forwards was soon stopped, the play being pushed back into the St. Peter's " 25." Giggleswick, who were definitely superior in the tight, gained possession of the ball and Robinson, going round the blind side, scored in the corner. The kick failed. The School forwards with a forward rush took the. game up the field, and from a loose scrum, Marwood, at fly-half, cut through the defence and scored the School's first try. Graham converted this with ease. Shortly after this, Davin dribbled over from the " 25 " to score a try, the Giggleswick forwards and " threes " standing motionless for no reason and offering no resistance. Marwood failed to convert the try. Giggleswick apparently lost heart and soon after the kick-off Marwood had no difficulty in cutting through to score. The kick failed. The first ten minutes of the second half Giggleswick had the game their own way, as St. Peter's forwards did not begin to play but merely stood and watched. Eventually, having started to play in their old style, Sr. Peter's pressed into the visitors " 25," but Park cut through the defence for a runaway try and Wales converted. After this slip in the defence the home side dominated play and were constantly on the offensive, but failed to score again. Team : — H. Cheong ; M. Hollway, G. E. L. Graham, V. L. F. Davin, J. L. Boden ; M. B. Marwood, R. G. Hawkins ; H. Toulson, B. Boyes, J. T. Harding, J. M. Dickenson, R. C. Davidson, R. Morris, J. R. Russell, E. Antrobus. 2nd XV v. YORK " B." Played at Home, November 16th. Result : —School, 12 points ; York, nil. The 2nd XV was strengthened for this match by the inclusion of D. W. Watson, who was played at stand-off. Slight illness prevented his accompanying the 1st XV to Mount St. Mary's. York, winning the toss, had the advantage of a slight breeze, but after a breakaway by Arculas, which looked dangerous, Cheong found touch near the half-way line. From this position a snappy passing movement by the home " threes " seemed certain to result in a score, but the York stand-off intercepted a pass almost on his own line and managed to make slight headway. York " B " at this stage tried to open out the game, but although they were fairly successful in gaining possession from the tight scrums their passing was ragged and far too slowly executed. The School opened the scoring when Lund rounded off a combined effort by the backs with a touch down near the corner flag. Barnsdale failed to convert. York " B," by a series of forward rushes, managed to threaten the home line, but the School proved equal to the task. St. Peter's were quickly back on the attack, and a clever passing movement in which Lund and Graham passed and re-passed enabled Graham to score a good try, which was not converted. The School thus led at half-time 6-0. The play in (he second half was more even. York " B " enjoyed a slight advantage territorially.
2nd XV v. DRAX G.S. 1st XV. Played away, November 20th. Result : —Drax, 27 points ; School, 11 points. The 2nd XV were strengthened by the inclusion of D. W. Watson at fly-half and C. A. Smart at centre three-quarter for this match. Being eager to avenge their heavy defeat at the hands of Drax, the School, in the first half, played very well and showed fine spirit. The forwards holding their opponents very well and using their own method of play— quick forward rushes. Soon after the kick-off, Wales, on the wing, was given the ball and scored a fine try in the corner, Womack converting it. The School forwards took the ball into the Drax " 25," and after a quick heel from a tight scrum Campbell went through on the blind side and cut through the defence to score a try. Graham converted it with a very fine kick from the touch-line. Shortly after, this was followed by an orthodox passing movement by the School " threes " which sent Hollway , over in the corner for a merited try. Up to now the School had played a good game, but now they pro- ceeded systematically to go to pieces. The forwards lost all spirit and dash. The " threes " playing a rather scratchy game. More than once a Drax forward ran through the whole pack. Wales opened the scoring by a runaway try, quickly followed by Phillips, who cleverly intercepted a pass and went over to score. Drax did all the attacking this half and ran through time and again. Just before the end a good three-quarter move- ment by the School resulted in Lund scoring in the corner. Team : —H. Cheong ; M. Hollway, G. E. L. Graham, C. A. Smart, D. Lund ; D. W. Watson, P. C. Campbell ; J. A. Russell, B. Boyes, J. T. Harding, A. D. Barnsdale, R. Davidson, R. Morris, H. Moffatt, E. Antrobus. 2nd XV v. WORKSOP COLLEGE 2nd XV. Played at Worksop, November 30th. Result : —Worksop, 18 points ; School Nil. Worksop kicked off, St. Peter's playing with the slope of the ground. From a loose scrum on the half-way line, Harvey broke away but was 4G tackled near St. Peter's line. After this play was mostly mid-field, both sides being evenly matched. The game was very fast, due to the hard condition of the ground. As there was a strong cross-wind, there was a great deal of kicking, and Marwood found some good touches. Just before half-time, Harvey scored after a combined forwards and threes' passing movement. The kick failed. Half-time score : —Worksop, 3 points ; School, nil. In the second half, Worksop, playing down-hill, scored twice in succession. Baird broke away from a line-out near the School goal and fell over the line to score : he kicked the goal himself. Shortly after this, Walker scored a try, after a Worksop three-quarter movement. Baird converted. St. Peter's now pulled themselves together, and took up the aggressive ; only bad luck prevented the School from scoring. Marwood cut through twice, but he had no support, and was tackled on the Worksop line both times. Just before the final whistle, Simpson, a Worksop forward, got the ball from a line-out, broke through, and running down the touch- line, eventually scored under the posts. Baird had no difficulty in improving on this. Final score : —Worksop, 18 points ; School, nil. Team : —H. Cheong ; D. Lund, M. Hollway, V. L. F. Davin, R. G. Hawkins ; M. B. Marwood, P. C. Campbell ; E. Antrobus, A. H. Moffat, J. Morris, R. C. Davidson, A. D. Barnsdale, J. T. Harding, J. B. Dixon, J. Russell. THE COLTS The Colts this year have had a fair season. They won one match, drew one and lost two. The team was well balanced and the backs and forwards worked well together. In the back division, to start with, the three-quarters were apt to lie up in too straight a line and yet were rather slow up in defence ; this caused a lack of penetration, and although the ball got out to the wings, the wings had seldom enough room to work in. Later in the season this fault was to a great extent remedied. The forwards were very hard working and fairly lively, but their line-out play was always weak. In the loose they played well on the whole, especially in the Ampleforth match. The first match to be played was at Giggleswick, but some mis- understanding had occurred, with the result that the Colts arrived at Giggleswick to find that they were not expected. However, a game was arranged, which was not to rank as a Colts' match. This Giggleswick won by 21 points to 3, after a fairly even game. In the second match against Giggleswick there was a very close struggle ; it was a wet day and the ground was heavy, so most of the work was in the forwards ; in the second half there was no scoring. The result was a draw, 6 points all. The Ampleforth match was one of the best matches ; although Ampleforth won, 11 points to nil, the game was very even, and two of the Ampleforth tries came from clever opportunism. The forwards held their own well and there was some keen tackling. Against Leeds Grammar School, the School had the advantage of weight. In spite of the wet state of the ground there was some good open play and the game was fast. The Colts won by 12 points to nil. The last match of the season was played away at Worksop. The Colts found the very dry, hard ground rather strange after the heavy 47 ground at York and had not the speed to cope with the fast Worksop outsides. The game was much more even than the score indicates, as Worksop had a very fine place-kicker who converted four tries and kicked a penalty. Team : —I. A. S. Thompson ; R. G. Hawkins, V. L. F. Davin, G. W. Russell, J. T. Brockbank ; A. T. H. Wright, P. C. Campbell : J. T. Harding, P. Heywood, A. C. Ping, H. Toulson, A. J. Morris, G. P. Stephenson, E. H. Tankard, M. S. Douglas. Also played : —S. P. H. Rylatt, T. F. Cameron, H. A. Milburn. W. G. Barnby. %booting. On November 18th the School shot a match with the West Yorkshire Regiment. This year they sent up a strong team, including five sergeants. They won the fixture fcr the first time by 35 points. School scores : — P. N. Baines 111 D. McLean 102 J. B. Dixon 100 I. A. Campbell 98 R. S. Dixon 95 E. Antrobus 88 J. M. Dickenson 87 D. W. Watson 78
Total ... 759
Depot, West Yorkshire Regiment ... 794 A return fixture at the DepOt is going to be arranged for later in the term. RECRUITS COMPETITION. The following is the result of a competition fired by the Recruits : — Division 1 (200 yds.). M. I. H. Sproulle, 18. Division 2 (500 yds). P. R. G. Graham, 16. Division 3 (Agg.). (P. R. G. Graham (16 + 15) resigns to : ) R. Bower (15 ± 15). lboctley fixtures, 1936. Sat., Feb. 1. Leeds Corinthians H.C. Home Sat., „ 8. Ben Rhydding Home Wed., „ 12. Leeds University Home Wed., „ 19. Manchester Regiment Home Sat., „ 29. Bradford Home Wed., Mar. 4. Styx H.C. Home Sat., „ 7. Worksop Home Sat., „ 14. Scarborough Home Wed., „ 18. York Home Thur., „ 26. Hull Home Old Peterite match to be arranged later. 48 Correspondence. To the Editors of " The Peterite." Dear Sirs, May I take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Stevenson for his able coaching of the 1st and 2nd XV's this term. What successes the teams achieve is due to his tireless work, both on the field and off. I would also like to thank Mr. Rhodes for all the hard work he puts in with the Colts, and Mr. Smith and Mr. Wrenn for their handling of the more junior rugger. Finally, I should like to thank Mrs. Toyne for the excellent teas she so kindly provides the teams. Yours faithfully, J. W. STEAD, Captain of Rugger.
To the Editor of " The Peterite." Dear Sir, The mantle of P. E. Lord, who many years ago radiated his pleasing personality on the pages of " The Peterite " seems lately to have fallen on shoulders of similar grace and competence. I have read every number since the paper was launched by the versatile Fowler (that was not his name then), but have never found its contents more interesting than they are to-day. As I have no idea who you are, Sir, my small tribute is as impersonal as it is spontaneous. As such I hope it may be found encouraging. Yours sincerely, J.H.C. abituartes. DR. ALAN GRAY. Dr. Alan Gray, Mus. Doc., Fellow of Trinity College, died at Cambridge on September 27th in his eightieth year. Born at York, he was educated at St. Peter's and at Trinity ; he took his degree of LL.M. in 1883 and of Mus. Doc. in 1889. He was appointed musical director at Wellington College in 1883, and resigned that to become Stanford's successor at the Trinity organ, and in the conductorship of the University Musical Society in 1892. He was a devoted son of Trinity, and the College reciprocated that feeling when it made him an Honorary Fellow on his resignation a few years ago. He was primarily an organist, and his playing was distinguished by taste and good sense, his extemporisation by ingenuity and, what is much rarer, definite form. His four organ sonatas rank high in expert opinion. 49 In the day when everyone wrote cantatas, two of his best, " Arethusa " and " The Rock Buoy Bell," were performed at Leeds and Hovingham. His own favourite was an anthem, " What Are These That Glow From Afar," written in 1916, when he had lost two sons in the war. Gray was universally beloved. He had a creative genius for friend- ship. One who only saw him once for a moment said, " You did not think of externals, whether he was tall (he was 6 ft. 6 in.) or unwieldy (he always rumpled the chair cushions) ; you looked straight into the man." He had a fund of accurate stories, told without an ounce of malice and with a quite disarming smile. FRANK MITCHELL. Frank Mitchell died at Blackheath, on October 11th, at the age of 63. He was captain of both the cricket and rugby football teams at Cambridge, and later captained England at rugby football and South Africa at cricket. Born in Yorkshire, and from his earliest youth brought up in the spirit of village matches in that county, he had a great success as a school- boy at St. Peter's, where he was captain of cricket, rugby football and rowing. As a Freshman at Cambridge he at once got into the cricket and rugby football sides. He played four times against Oxford at Lord's, on each occasion, except in 1896, going in first, and his highest score was 43, in 1895. A powerful forward, he played rugby football for his University against Oxford in 1893-94-95. He also put the weight for Cambridge in 1896, and it was said that if he had so chosen he could also have kept goal for the University. He took honours in the Classical Tripos. He first played cricket for Yorkshire in 1894, and during the winter of 1898-99 he did so well as a member of Lord Hawke's team in South Africa that he was given a regular place in the Yorkshire eleven in 1899. At a time when Yorkshire was resplendent with great players he was one of the most illustrious and valuable. He last appeared for his county in 1904, having scored 4,090 runs with an average of 34.35. In 1897 and 1901 he went to America in teams captained by B. J. T. Bosanquet and P. F. Warner respectively, and served in the Boer War with the Yorkshire Hussars. Business in South Africa kept him out of cricket for some time, but he came over to this country as captain of the South African team in 1912. He saw service in the Great War in the Royal Artillery (T.F.). As a batsman he was essentially of the robust type, who believed in hard driving, particularly to the off side, and as a rugby forward he was a great worker and a grand tackler. A man whose name in his time spelt hero worship to the young, he became in his later years a wise counsellor and an extremely astute judge of what was good and what was amiss in the games he had so adorned. He was never afraid to say what he thought, and to his friends he was always generous and loyal. He will be sorely missed at Lord's and the Rectory Field, where recently he had spent so much of his time. .50
PHILIP, GEORGE RUSSELL. BORN JUNE 19TH, 1898. DIED AT BUKOBA, TANGANYIKA, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1935. Philip Russell was one of the original contingent of St. Peter's School O.T.C. when it was formed three months before the War, and was actually at Rugeley Camp when the War broke out. After further training with the Inns of Court O.T.C. he took a Commission in the K.O.Y.L.I., and was on service from 1917 onwards. He was wounded in action in Champagne in 1918. After serving with the Army of Occupation he took his Degree at Worcester College, Oxford, where he distinguished himself at hockey. He entered the Colonial Civil Service, in which he served with dis- tinction, and finally became District Officer at Biharmilo in Tanganyika. His death deprived the East African Service of a man with exceptional knowledge of East African affairs. He is survived by his wife, the daughter of Dr. Woodhouse, LL.D., C.B.E., of Flamborough, and a small daughter. A Memorial Service was held at Malton Parish Church, which was Conducted by the Rev. R. F. Cardale, assisted by Mr. S. M. Toyne, the Headmaster.
CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER POWELL METCALFE, D.S.O., R.N. AGED 62. AT BLUNDELLSANDS, LIVERPOOL. Captain Metcalfe was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for an outstanding piece of seamanship under heavy fire during the attack in the Narrows at the Dardanelles on March 18th, 1915. During the latter half of the War, he served in the Salvage Department of the Admiralty, and since his retirement he has been a member of the Mersey Conservancy. He held the medals of the Royal Humane Society and of the Liverpool Shipwreck Society. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.
Elie aunfor %cbool. At the commencement of the term the frequent question from all Olavites was, " when are we going into the new building ? " The answer was only too clear when we saw the unfinished state of the interior. The new Art Room, however, has been in regular use, and the New Building as a whole is really a " magnum opus ; " it has taken a great deal more finishing than any of us expected. Still, we have been very happy in our temporary accommodation, and we all think a good term's work has been done. We omitted in last term's notes to congratulate Peter Seville heartily on winning an Open Scholarship to Bootham School, York. We hear he is getting on very well. The usual crazes have been well to the fore at various times, viz., roller skating, conkers, clay ovens (some very special designs were seen this term) and Relievo. We have to welcome several new masters this term. Mr. J. S. Cooper belongs specially to us—being in St. Olave's—he has chased most of us, but hasn't caught everyone yet ! Mr. Jellicoe has been almost one of us, and has helped us to learn quite a lot of history in an unusual way ! There is little doubt about our liking this side of the road better than the other, even though in wet weather we do miss the old " covered way," and the present playground was a miniature lake at one time. The playing fields are so near that we get much more football in playtime than we had on the old asphalt. After our Firework Celebration on November 5th, Wednesday, November 6th, was a whole holiday on account of the Royal Wedding, and it was a beautifully fine day. The boarders, however, did not go out into the country as last year because everywhere underfoot was so wet. In the morning we made a tour of Rowntree's Works, and saw chocolate in the making, as well as box-making, and all the wrapping and packing. In the afternoon we went into York and saw some special talkie films at a demonstration at the Royal Station Hotel. Preparation for the Gym Display and the French Play gave us all a great deal to think about during the latter part of the term, and we were pleased that the whole show was carried through without any serious 'hitch. The programme is given below, but the five boys who gave recitations were Michael Lynch, " A Moral ; " Douglas Lynch, " Prince Tatters ; " John Gowlett, " How the Little Kite Learned to Fly ; " Raymond Fox, " The Brown Thursh ; " and Thornton Lambert, " Abou Ben Adhem," " Big Steamers," and " My First Smoke." The French Play was a distinct thriller, and was written and produced by Mr. J. S. Cooper and Mr. K. H. Rhodes. A dancing class has been held at St. Olave's on Saturday evenings to give boys some preparation for Christmas parties. Miss Cowper very kindly (as usual) entertained the boys and some of their friends on Saturday, December 7th. This annual affair is generally known as the " Beano." At the time of gathering these notes all the boys at St. Olave's are excited—examinations are on (and we de get excited about exams !), the end-of-term festivities are approaching, and then Home, Holidays and Christmas. A very Happy Christmas to everybody !
.52 GYMNASTIC DISPLAY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 1935. PROGRAMME. 1. Marching Songs Forms J.IV, V, VI 2. Drill Forms J.I and J.II 3. Drill Form J.III 4. Pianoforte Solos B. Anderson and A. Battrick 5. Drill Form J.IV 6. Songs— " Simple Simon," " Some Folks Do " ... Forms J.I and J.II 7. Drill Forms J.V and J.VI 8. Pianoforte Solo P. Hort 9. Recitations 10. A short Play in French—" Le Sort des Gendarmes." " GOD SAVE THE KING." " LE SORT DES GENDARMES " The Speaker ... J. A. Denison. CHARACTERS (in order of their appearance). Anatole . McN. Inglis A. T. Seville Pierre 1. Gendarmes Georges 1 R. W. Wright Charles F. F. Steele Matelots N. A. C. Chudleigh, F. N. Buckler Marguerite, fiancee d'Anatale W. B. Anderson Chauffeur M. S. Wellburn Vendeuse de choux G. E. K. Reynolds Alexis, ler Scelerat K. McL. Ramsden 2nd Scelerat B. K. Denison 3me Scelerat K. T. Powell. 4me Scelerat A. Battrick La Comtesse de Crapaud G. A. W. Heppelf Lu-Lu (Son Chien) P. McD.Steele Gamins ... A. G. Reynolds, A. H. Terry, W. Churchill, A. L7. R. Buckle, R. H. Fryer, W. A. Stratton La Foule ... E. P. Bulmer, P. Morey, A. J. Doherty, G. W. Denby, F. G. R. Dench, J. D. Davis. %t. Mane's Generat Iknowleoge. 1. Is the Head Boy always first ? 2. Who put the handle on J.W.'s door ? Is it a success ? 3. What nationality is this rabbit ? 4. And what is parsley for anyway ? 5.. Can a Piggie be an Eppie at the same time ? 6. Is Lu-Lu really " grand " or " petit " ? 7. Why did the blanks not go off ? 8. Is groaning infectious ? 9. Who has to THINK ? 53 VALETE. P. L. Seville. M. J. Buckle (to Rise). P. S. Brenikov. Z. D. C. Morison (to Rise). J. Sanford. J. B. Shillitoe (to Rise). H. D. F. Amor. G. A. Ramsden (to Rise). K. Johnston. F. J. Hornby. E. J. Hillyard. G. W. Harding. G. G. T. Harrison. J. H. Butler. J. E. England. R. L. Stead. R. C. Lynch. L. W. Bennett. R. A. Wright. J. M. Couldwell. D. T. Rumfitt. M. G. G. Plats. SALVETE. A. E. R. Buckle (St. 0.). V. M. Black. C. A. F. Cookson (St. 0.). C. P. D. Boocock. R. L. Miller (St. 0.). A. Broadhurst. R. A. Stratton (St. 0.). P. W. G. Chilman. W. A. Stratton (St. 0.). J. G. W. Gledhill. R. E. Dodd. G. Long. R. L. Hodgson. G. D. Smith. P. R. Penty. J. G. Wilberforce. W. H. Wellburn. J. K. Andrew. %t. elave's %cbool, Games We started the term by running four " soccer " games each half- holiday, until coughs and colds began to take their usual toll, when three games and a walk became the order of the day. When the Riverside pitches became submerged we had paper-chases, both Senior and Junior, and just before the last match we had to indulge in a long walk for the elder boys and a shorter one for Juniors to keep us fit. Now the matches are over we are having inter-form games between J.IV, J.V and J.VI. Our XI did themselves credit, their record being one defeat and three wins. On October 22nd we lost, 5-2, to Terrington Hall School on their ground, after being 2 all at half-time, while in the return match at York on November 19th we won a very even game by the only goal scored ; owing to our pitch being flooded, we played this match on the Lumley Barracks Field. On October 31st we beat Clifton House School, Harrogate, away, by 3 goals to 1 ; and in the return match at York on November 28th we again won, this time by 2 goals to nil. 54
The following represented the School : —F. F. Steele (captain), Heppell (vice-captain), Buckler, B. K. Denison, E. P. Bulmer, Matthews, Belchamber, P. A. Lockwood, R. 0. Morris, Broadhurst, Wilberforce ; also played : —K. Ramsden and Scholey. %cout At the time of going to press last term the Scouts were in camp at Aldby Park, near Stamford Bridge, where we spent a most enjoyable long week-end from July 18th to July 23rd. We had four patrols present for the first time, the " Hawks " being the newly formed patrol. Bathing at the Mill at Buttercrambe was most enjoyable. Cooking was done by each patrol in turn for the whole troop, each taking a day, so everyone got practice and experience. The Sunday afternoon was set apart as Visitors' Day, and we were delighted to welcome a record number of parents and friends to the camp site. In the evening we attended the village Church at Buttercrambe. On the Monday afternoon we all went on the River Derwent from Stamford Bridge, some in canoes and some in rowing boats.
The following attended camp : — Woodpigeons :—Butler, Buckler, Denby, Cole, Anderson. Pewits :—Hillyard (ma), Brenikov, Inglis, Steele (ma), Chudleigh. Curlews :—Seville (ma), Shillitoe, Belchamber, Morey, Matthews. Hawks :—Ramsden (ma), Ramsden (mi), Scholey, Shields, Lockwood. Morison, who was the Patrol Leader of the Hawks, Cave and Pulleyn were, unfortunately, unable to be present. Many of the above have now moved up to St. Peter's and the troop at the time of writing is composed as follows, with new members marked with an asterisk :— Woodpigeons :—Buckler, Steele (ma), Scholey, Denby, Stratton (ma)*. Peewits Ramsden (mi), Anderson, Shields. Curlews :—Pulleyn, Morey, Cave, Chudleigh, Seville*. Hawks :—Belchamber, Matthews, Lockwood, Cole.
Cub 'Report. This term we have welcomed a great many new Cubs into our midst, and we have once more been able to form three sixes. At the last meeting, Dench, Gowlett, Wharldall, Buckle, Bocock, Taylor, Chilman, Andrew, 55 Ruddock, Hay and Terry were enrolled, and we hope they will work hard for their 1st stars. The three sixers, Hart, Steele and Gilderdale, have all nearly gained their 1st stars. In spite of the rain we have managed to be out of doors a lot, and the tracking is improving, although none of us would like to trust ourselves in a jungle yet. We have also tried to sing a few rounds, with such success that we are seriously thinking of rivalling the School Choir ! The sixes are as follows :— Yellow :—Steele, Gowlett, Buckle, Chilman, Welburn. Red :—Gilderdale, Dench, Bocock, Andrew, Hay. :—Hart, Wharldall, Taylor, Terry, 1;c1dock.Ruddock.
be Duke of Elork's Camp, 1933. AT SOUTHWOLD. It was a rather quiet 400 who arrived at Southwold on Saturday, August 3rd, 1935. Nobody knew each other and no one was sure of the coming events. Sunday was similar, peace and quiet reigning all day. Monday, however, started the real life in camp with the Inter-section Tournaments at 9 a.m. (There were 20 Sections of 20 campers each, divided into five groups of 4 Sections.) The first event was a home-made game of foot and hand net-ball. This was an extremely masculine type of net-ball, as there were no boundaries, and only three rules, which in no way hampered the speed of the game. Someone described it as " legalised manslaughter," and as the ground was second-cousin to cement, the state- ment remained correct. However, nobody minded that. Three other games were played as well, different games each morning, and a somewhat miraculous system of scoring calculated the position of each Section at the end of the day. After this we bathed, under the watchful eyes of two fishermen, who warned us of tides and currents. As soon as the bathe was over, we rushed to the " Biscuit King," who sat enthroned on a pile of empty tins doling out his wares. Lunch was always a jolly meal, but woe betide the camper who came in late, for 399 hungry youths would howl until he stood on the table and acknowledged any remark directed at him. The afternoon was spent in either recuperating from the morning's efforts or consolidating them in the Canteen. In the evening there was always a game to play in or watch, as some groups generally challenged the day's winner at foot and hand. Those able to walk after this went down and bathed, those who were not, visited the doctor. Every evening at 8 there was a concert in the Concert Tent. The rush for respectable seats after supper made the campers look like a swarm of bees in some Mickey Mouse cartoon. After this we went to our tent and formulated some new method of keeping blankets and paliasse together. When this was done, we slept. 56 On Wednesday, His Royal Highness the Duke of York came down to join us. He was given a typical hearty welcome, and that evening bathed with the rest of the camp. At night he attended the " command " performance in the Concert Tent, and afterwards made a small speech. On Thursday, however, our host had to leave, and the send-off we gave him showed how sorry we were that he could not stay longer. The next excitement was the cross-country race, in which the whole camp had to run, over a course of about 21 miles. Nothing need be said except that most of us were thankful that it came last in the events. This was run on Friday afternoon, and on Friday evening the final concert took place, ending at about 12-30. From the tent the whole camp went to a bonfire, situated nearby. Here, for the space of about an hour, everyone had a final mad fling. Group Leaders and Section Leaders were " chaired " by their Sections and whirled round the fire, everyone singing and shouting until they were hoarse. Brisk skirmishes took place between rival Sections on the return journey, ending up in a general fight in camp itself. Pillows and straw flew in every direction, and the person who was able to wrest the most pillows from his weaker brethren was regarded as the victor. Sleep was not thought of until half-past two on Saturday. The next morning we left the camp by bus. There was not a guest of His Royal Highness who would not have gladly stayed for another week ; everyone had thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We had all found that, whether Industrialists or Public Schoolboy, our fellow campers were the best of fellows and the easiest to understand. With a result such as this, the camp can have been nothing but a success. A.W.D. Contemporaries. We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologizing for any omissions :—" The Ampleforth Journal," " The Artists' Rifles Gazette " (2), " The Brighton College Magazine," " The Cranleighan," " The Danensis," " The Dovorian," " The Dunelmian," " The Eagle," " The Giggleswick Chronicle," "The English Public Schools' Association of New South Wales Quarterly," " The Haileyburian " (2), " The Leodiensian," " The Malvernian " (2), " The Monktonian," " The Reptonian," " The St. Bees School Magazine," " The Stonyhurst Magazine," " The St. Peter's College, Adelaide, Magazine," " The Babu Lal Jaiswal High School Magazine (Mirzapur)."
1Rotice. " THE PETERITE." In future " The Peterite " will be published at the beginning of each term instead of at the end as hitherto. Thus the next issue will appear at the beginning of the summer term and will contain a record of all the events of the previous term. ROYAL (DICK) VETERINARY COLLEGE, EDINBURGH. (Affiliated to the University of Edinburgh)
Principal- 0. CHARNOCK BRADLEY, M.D., D.Sc., F.R.C.Y.S.
After attendance on complete courses of instruction in this College, students may proceed to the Examina- tions for the Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (M.R.C.V.S.) for the Diploma in Veterinary State Medicine (D.V.S.M.) and for the Diploma in Tropical Veterinary Medicine (D.T.V.M.) granted by the University of Edinburgh. Students of the College may also present them- selves for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Science conferred by the University of Edinburgh. The College being recognised as a Central Institution under the Education (Scotland) Act, 1908, students are eligible for Bursaries granted by the Education Committees in Scotland. A copy of the College Calendar, containing particulars of Scholarships, Fellowships, etc., may be obtained on application to A. C. DOULL, C.A., Secretary and Treasurer.