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the Veterite. -Vol. XXVI. APRIL, 1933. No. 273. Ebitorial. Many unpleasant things can be and have been said about the Lent term, but no one could ever accuse it of lacking in variety. Early in the term we were treated to a week of quite good skating, and since then we have been subjected to rain, hail, frost, snow— and flood ; the floods were the highest that the School has seen for some years, and at their height the whole of the fields near the river were navigable in " tubs." Even fire has not been unrepresented, the old Boathouse having succumbed, during the 'holidays, to a gang of hooligans with some petrol ; finally, we are at present enjoying sunshine that would not disgrace June, and the heat is causing an increasing lethargy to creep over the editorial system. The term has been rendered more hectic than usual by the dislocation of games caused by the floods, and the preparations for the Triennial Exhibition of the Scientific Society ; for the week preceding the latter the School has been unsafe for civilians, while the Science Block has been a perfect inferno—even the asphalt has been unsafe for navigation. An account of the Exhibition appears elsewhere —suffice it here to say that it was a great success. Two athletic performances are deserving of special mention. We offer our heartiest congratulations to C. L. Troop on playing for the England XV against Ireland and Scotland, as well as distinguishing himself for other teams ; with regard to the Northern Championship, it may be said that Yardley was expected to win it all along, but that does not detract at all from the merit of his performance. Apart from these individual performances the hockey team have had a remarkably successful season, in spite of their lack of practice early in the term, and have not lost a match. CONTENTS. Page Editorial 311 Cambridge Letter 312 Oxford Letter 314 O.P. News 316 Commemoration Days, 1933 316 School Officers 317 Valete and Salvete 318 Entertainments 319 Scientific Society 322 Musical Society 324 Areopagites 324 O.T.C. 324 Library ••• 325 Chapel 327. Notes and Items 329 Correspondence 330 Original Contributions 331 Hockey 333 Rowing 343 Football 345 Squash 348 Cross Country 350 Boxing 351 Shooting 353 Cricket Fixtures, 1933 354 Junior School 354 Contemporaries 356 31 2 It is with mixed feelings that we view the appointment of Archdeacon Cooper as Dean of Carlisle ; for many years a Governor of the School, he took an unostentatious interest in all its activities, from a Speech Day to a Junior League game, and he is one of the few preachers who never fail to hold the attention of a Chapel congregation. The School congratulate him on his appointment, and wish him the best of success in it, while feeling that they have lost, at any rate, partially, a real friend. eambrioge setter. Cambridge. To the Editors of " The Peterite," Dear Sirs, Cambridge, ever rich in contrasts, has this term provided us with them in an unusually full measure. At the beginning of the term we had a series of hard frosts. These provided us with excellent skating on the fens. We were also fortunate in being able to see the Amateur All England Championships. This cold, weather was followed by a snap of brilliant weather when butter- flies were seen making their ways up and down the backs, unconscious of the fate which was to befall them. Once again Nature laid her wintry hand upon us, and butterflies were forgotten. The great blizzard came just at the time of the Lent races, rendering them unpleasant for spectators and something more than unpleasant for those participating. At the time of writing Spring has come again to Cambridge, and the backs are resplendent with their annual crop of crocuses. Punts and canoes are to be seen in numbers along the upper river towards Grantchester. Not only as regards weather has this term been one of contrast, the quiet academic atmosphere of the courts and lawns has been rudely shattered by the sounds of pneumatic riveters. Construction and destruction proceed apace, and the wonderful new Library is rapidly nearing completion. New Physiology laboratories are in course of erection, in addition to many other large buildings in the Downing Street area, whose purposes are varied and a trifle obscure. The outstanding event this term has been the opening of the Mond laboratory by our Chancellor, Mr. Baldwin. Here, Professor Kapitza, under the direction of Lord Rutherford, is to carry out magnetic and cryogenic research. Speculations are made as to whether he will succeed in releasing the boundless stores of atomic energy for the use of mankind. 313 Another noteworthy event this term has been the production of the biennial Greek play. The play this term was " Orestes of \eschylus," and was, as usual, a great success, drawing many visitors to Cambridge from other Universities and Schools. Things have been going well for the University in the . Athletic field, and we have again a splendid crew on the river. It is said that there are at present fifteen men who would gain their rowing blues in a normal year. The results of the 'Varsity sports augur well for the Inter-'Varsity Athletic contest on March 18th. Pembroke are to be congratulated on going head of the river this term, although this was expected by most competent judges early in the season. The lordly third Trinity boat was bumped by Fitzwilliam House. This resulted in some artistic, but unofficial mural decorations on the outside of their boathouse. In the Union, this term, we have had no provocative nor publicity-raising motions ; it is, however, interesting to record that Sir Oswald Mosley failed to get the house to pass the motion that " This House prefers Fascism to Socialism." Sir Oswald also organized a Fascist meeting on Parker's Piece. This was not a huge success, as the torrential rain was rather more than even sturdy Fascists could contend with. Of the movements of 0.P.s this term little is known. A. L. B. Pattinson has again been working this term, and, consequently, has found little time for his favourite pastime of golf. D. V. Hewitt is another worker, and has, at the time of writing, just finished taking his last exam. He is lucky in being able to look forward' to a summer term which will be entirely free from examinations. H. J. B. Greaves has been rowing hard again, and took part in the Lent humping races. This with considerable success. J. R. Pope continues to read English and hopes to take his degree in June. He is to take a Prep. School post in September. A. L. Hicks has been seen very little this term. We under- stand, however, that he runs a very fiery little sports car. W. McC. Scott has again been playing regularly for Emmanuel 1st XV. He is to be congratulated on being elected Vice-Captain. Emmanuel succeeded in getting to the semi-final in the rugger cuppers. 3 1 4 J. B. Doyle has again been rowing, and stroked the Caius. 2nd boat in the Lent races. He continues to read the Engineering . Tripos. H. F. Whalley turns out regularly for Emmanuel 2nd XV. He has also been elected to be secretary to their 3rd XV. He is. reading medicine, and is a very regular attender at the "Meaters." W. L. Seaborne is a man who appears to do a little of everything. This term lie has played a little rugger, soccer, and hockey. W. Allport has quickly fallen into the ways of 'Varsity life,. and is already the typical undergraduate. He is to be congratu-- lated on playing regularly for Pembroke 1st XI at hockey. Before concluding- may we say that we continue to follow the activities of the School with great interest. We were particularly glad to see that C. L. Troop had gained international honours. for the School. We remain, Yours etc., THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES._ exforb letter, Oxford, March, 1933._ To the Editors of " The Peterite," Dear Sirs, We are sure there is little need to inform the School of events. in Oxford. The Union's resolution " not to fight for King and Country in any circumstances," was the outstanding feature of the term. It aroused the Press, the Public, and the outside- world. "Yellow-bellied cowards," "woozy-minded communists," " children's hour," were some of the extracts from references to. the youth of Oxford in the London Press. Some papers, on the other hand, credited the Union on having brought the issue of World Peace more in the forefront than has ever been done in recent years. Oxford is looking forward to the reconstruction of the theatre ; the new structure, we are promised, will be the finest of its kind in the provinces. To come to the members of the club :- D. B. Kingston (St. John's) has drawn a few more pictures- - some from life. Lucky are the gifted. 3 1 5 E. F. Williams (B.N.C.) has been observed twice in the precincts of his college. Work, he tells us, claims most of his time. He is a familiar figure, however, on the Iffley road—a district strangely popular with thirsty young men. J. R. Mawer (Lincoln). We have been asked to deny the rumour that Mr. Mawer was the leader of the small band that raided the Union and tore up those eventful minutes. Besides playing rugger for his college he still displays that childish enthusiasm for his work.