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July 31st, 1923.

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ADVERTISER PRINTING WORKS, SADDLER STREET. The Dunelmian July 31st, 1923.

EDITORIAL.

The past term may truly be called eventful. The new -Baths have been opened, the plans for the Memorial Chapel have been approved, and the building of a New House was promised on Speech Day. But these events, in themselves enough to justify (if possible) an Edi- torial, have occupied only a secondary place in the minds of all. One thought alone has displaced all others, the knowledge that Mr. Poole was retiring at the end of the term.

The loss to the School is very great, but it is, nevertheless, some consolation to know that our Second Master retires as an Honorary Canon of Durham, the first, we believe since 1699 to receive that honour, and that he is still near enough to the School to visit us and to continue, as we hope he will, the coaching of our crews.

Others, better qualified, will record in our pages Mr. Poole's many services to the School during fifty- five years, but the present Editors know, at least, that they speak for all Dunelmians, past and present, in regretting his departure and in wishing him long life and happiness in his new work.

THE SPORTS.

The preliminary heats were run off during the week, March 19th to March 24th, a week earlier than was expected, owing to the mumps, and for once the weather was kind. 44 Sports Day itself turned out fine and consequently times were fairly good.

SENIOR HALF MILE. 1st, G. C. Ashworth ; 2nd, J. C. H. Booth. Time, 2 mins. 17secs. Ashworth never looked like losing and won comfortably with a fine sprint.

SENIOR QUARTER MILE. 1st, G. C. Ashworth ; 2nd, J. 0. F. Hewlett. Time, 55-4/5 sees. Ashworfch and J. C. H. Booth led all the way round, the former winning by 5 yards, and Hewlett beating Booth by a yard in the sprint.

SENIOR MILE. 1st, G. C. Ashworth ; 2nd, J. C. H. Booth. Time, 5 mins. 5 sees. Ashworth and Booth took the lead at once and kept together until the last lap, when Ashworth went ahead and won comfortably.

JUNIOR MILE. 1st, F. A. Kenmir ; 2nd, N. Booth. Time, 5min. 19secs. A close race, Kenmir winning by a few yards.

OPEN LONG JUMP. 1st, J. 0. F. Hewlett. 17ft. 5ins.

JUNIOR HIGH JUMP. 1st, C. D. Aarvold. 4ft.- 8ins.

OPEN HUNDRED YARDS. 1st, J. O. F. Hewlett ; 2nd, G. C. Ashworth. Time, 11 sees.. Won by inches.

JUNIOR HUNDRED YARDS. lst, J. H. Nicholson ; 2nd, Elgar. Time, 12 sees. 45

JUNIOR LONG JUMP. 1st, C. F. Gardale.

SENIOR HIGH JUMP. 1st, C. F. Meikle. 4ft. 8|ins.

JUNIOR QUARTER MILE. 1st, Elgar ; 2nd, C. D. Aarvold. Time, 61-4/5secs.

RELAY RACE. Won by Langley House.

JUNIOR HURDLES. 1st, Reynolds ; 2nd, C. D. Aarvold. Time, 19-4/5 sees. SENIOR HURDLES. 1st, J. O. F. Hewlett; 2nd, C. P. Ingledew. Time, 19secs. HALF MILE (UNDER 14J-). 1st, Heller ; 2nd, Cappon.

SENIOR STEEPLE (OPEN). 1st, Wang ; 2nd, Ingledew ; 3rd, J. C. H. Booth.

220 YARDS (UNDER 13). 1st, Stones.

MIDDLE STEEPLE (UNDER 17). 1st. P. Scott ; 2nd, D. Y. Richardson ; 3rd, C. P. Nicholson.

JUNIOR STEEPLE (UNDER 15). 1st, P. G. McLaren ; 2nd, N. Booth ; 3rd, Webster.

There were no entries for the O.D. race. 46

The Champion Challenge Cup was won by G. C. Ashworth, 35 marks ; 2nd, J. O. F. Hewlett, 32 marks.

The Bland Medal was won by Langley House.

This is the first time the School House have lost the Bland for 15 years.

CONCERT.

The Easter Concert was held on Tuesday, March 27th. It was a great success, and went with a good swing, but as usual, it was to Mr. Holland Smith's un- tiring energy and able conducting that the success was largely due.

Mr. Holland Smith and Youngman played a lively and attractive duet on the piano, while Youngman and Winterton also played solos. The part songs were sung with great expression, particularly, " Come to the Fair," and Crick's solo was well received.

Perhaps owing to its humorous nature, C. F. Meikle's solo, " My father had some very fine sheep," was most appreciated. He sang it extremely well and was loudly applauded.

The rousing strains of " Floreat" brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

The programme was :—

" God Save the King." ("'The Waits" (composed in 1667) I Jer. Saville. ]. .Fart bongs—j <• Qrpheus with his lute " .. Edward German. I "The Sea King" Henry Smart. 2. Piano Duet—" From Foreign Parts" (Spain) . .Moszkowski. F. A. YOUNGMAN, MB. HOLLAND SMITH. 47

3. Violin Ensemble.." Minuet iu G " Beethoven. G. G. DUNN, L. D. WANG, T. J. FARBRIDGE. (Piano) A. W. SODEN. 4. Song—" W 10 is Sylvia ? " Schubert. W. L. CRICK. 5. Piano Solo—" To the Spring " Grieg. G. T. R. WINTERTON. | " My Bonnie Lass she smileth " (S. Part Song—•< Edward German. (" John Bull shot them all "... . Adam Carse. 7. Old Country Song—" My father has some very fine sheep " . . arr. by Herbert Hughes. C. F. MEIKLE. 8. Duet—" It was a lover and his lass " R. H. Walthew. (from " As YOU Like It.") W. L. CRICK, J. D. SHARMAN. 9. Piano Solo—" Deuxieme Mazurk " Benjamin Godard. F. A. YOUNGMAN. 10. Song—" Tit Willow " Arthur Sullivan. (from " The Mikado "). W. A. BURNETT. 11. Quintett—" See how the Fates their gifts allot " Arthur Sullivan. (from " The Mikado"). W. L. CRICK, J. D. SHARMAN, J. C. H. BOOTH, F. SMURTHWAITE , C. F. MEIKLE. f Part Song—"Alexander" Herbert Brewer. 12. \ Unison Song—" Come to the Fair " .... Easthope Martin. " FLOREAT DUNELMIA." CRICKET.

SCHOOL V. DURHAM COLLEGES.—Played at the School in wintry weather. Youngman won the toss, and Clayton-Green and C. L. Adamson opened the School innings. They soon shewed that they had not forgotten then- last year's first wicket partnerships, and put on 93 runs before Adamson was bowled for a good 45. Youngman then joined Clayton-Green and to- gether they took the score to 148 when the latter was bowled for a stylish 65. Askew then joined Youngman and at the tea interval the score stood at 182 without 48 the loss of another wicket, and the innings was declared closed. Unwin and Horstead started for the Colleges and a long partnership pioduced 57, when Horstead was bowled by Meikle for a patient 33. Wickets then fell quickly, six being down for 81. Trotman however made a stand with Gunn and Blarney respectively, and the final score was 101 for 7 wickets. The School fielding was very uncertain and the bowling was rather disappointing, with the exception of Meikle, but the prospect can by no means be judged from this match owing to the inclemency of the weather.

SCHOOL. COLLEGES. H. A. Clayton-Greene, b Unwin, b Meikle 28 Stewart 69 Horstead, lbw, b Meikle.. 33 C. L. Adamson, b Trotman 45 Varty, b Grierson 7 F. A. Youngman, not out .. 54 Foreman, c Gee, b Meikle 2 J. G. Askew, not out 11 Stewart, b Meikle 0 C. F. Meikle Herdman, run out 0 B. Grierson Trotman, run out 20 C. O. Aarvold Gunn, not out 8 E. P. Gee " did not Blarney, not out 4 R. B. Cardale bat. Rowlands \ did not B. Aarvold Walton / bat. E. D. Good Extras 8 Extras .... 3 -— — Total (for 7 wkts) 110 Total (for 2 wkts) 182 (Innings declared). BOWLING ANALYSIS.

COLLEGES. O. M. R. W. Av. B. Grierson .. 18 4 44 1 44 E. O. Good .. 7 1 26 0 C. F. Meikle . 13 5 27 4 6.75 R. B. Cardale 2 — 6 0

SCHOOL. Rowlands 14 2 44 0 Walton . . 9 4 27 0 Trotman . 11 0 47 1 47 Stewart 15 1 61 1 61 49

D.S.C.C. v. DURHAM CITY.—This match was played at the School in improved, but still unsettled, weather. Ferens won the toss and decided to field. The School's first partnership produced 56 runs, of which Clayton- Greene, with his usual activity, made 40, when he was caught at mid-on. Youngman then joined Adamson, and the score rose to 71 when the latter was caught for a patient 23. Meikle and Youngman carried the score to 109, and when Grierson came in some very fair batting was seen. Youngman's wicket fell for a lively 35, and Askew and Grierson brought the score to 147. C. D. Aarvold added 14, but Gee was soon caught. The School innings was declared closed for a total of 173.

The City innings was opened by Major Turnbull and E. Nichol. The former was dismissed when the score stood at 4, but the latter remained for some time and compiled a steady 31. Wright, who made 14, was the only other of our opponents who withstood the School bowling for more than a few overs, until, when the score stood at 69 for 9, a last wicket stand was made by Ferens and J. A. Adamson. These two, carefully and successfully, held their own until stumps were drawn, which left the score at 88 for 9, and the match a draw. The City, as usual, were without their bowlers, Milam and Galley and one or two others, and yet the match was an exciting one. Our opponents were nine wickets down for some twenty minutes, and no certain chances were given. The School acquitted themselves well and showed much promise. The batting was lively, the fielding sound, and the bowling of Grierson, Youngman and Good was of good length.

SCHOOL. CITY. H. A. Clayton-Greene, c Major Turnbull, c Young- Brown, b T. Wilson 40 man, b B. Grieveson .. 2 C. L. Adamson, c G. Harri- E. Niehol, b Youngman. . 31 son, b L. Wright 23 L. Wright, b E. D. Good 14 F. A. Youngman, b Major T. Darling, b B. Grierson 0 Turnbull 35 G. Brown, c Youngman C. F. Meikle, c Nicholl, b b Good 3 Brown 13 F. Scott, c B. Aarvold. B. Grierson, run out 19 b E. D. Good 4 J. G. Askew, lbw, b Palmer 14 T. Wilson, lbw, b Young- C. D. Aarvold, b Palmer . . 14 man 3 E. P. Gee, c Palmer b Major C. Palmer, c C. F. Meikle, Turnbull 1 b R. B. Cardale 3 R. B. Cardale, not out .... 0 G. Harrison, c Askew b B. Aarvold, not out 4 R. B. Cardale 4 D. Good, did not bat .... J. A. Adamson, not out. . 8 Extras 10 H. C. Ferens, not out .... 14 — Extras 2 Total (8 wkts) 173 — Total (for 9 wkts) 88

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

SCHOOL. O. M. R. W. Av. Major Turnbull 20 3 62 2 31 G. Brown 13 1 35 1 35 T. Wilson 7 3 20 1 20 L. Wright 7 1 25 1 25 Palmer 4 0 21 2 10.5. CITY. B. Grierson 14 5 21 O 10.5 C. F. Meikle 9 3 13 0 — E. D. Good 6 0 21 3 7 F. A. Youngman . . . 7 2 20 O 13 R. B. Cardale 3 1 5 2 2.5

D.S.C.C. v. ST. PETER'S, YORK.—Played at Durham in very unsettled weather. Youngman won the toss and decided to bat. Clayton-Greene and Adamson opened the School innings and put on 23 before the former was caught. Scoring was slow on a wet wicket and boundaries difficult to obtain. After Youngman and Meikle had been dismissed for 9 and 4 respectively, Askew joined Adamson and put on a patient and in- valuable 19. At this stage Adamson was out l.b.w., ^ and C. D. Aarvold visited the wicket without adding to the score. Gee followed and soon settled down to the pace of the wicket, and off three successive balls scored 14 runs, lifting a vigorous 6 into the road. B. Aarvold added a useful 11 and the School innings shortly closed for 126 runs. Of the York bowlers Scholefield sliowed up the best average of the day, taking four wickets for 23 runs. The York innings proved very exciting. H. G. Coates, their captain, opened it, and until he was run out by the fault of a mistaken call of his own he threatened always to win the match for his side. Apart from Coates's splendid effort the York batsmen achieved little, 8 being the highest score. The Durham bowling was better than might have been expected, in the absence of Grierson, Youngman taking four wickets for 31, Good three for 25, but to Coates all the bowling came alike and he played great cricket for his 79 runs out of a total of 112. The batting, with the exception of C. L. Adamson, Askew and Gee—whose innings was invaluable—was rather disappointing. The School fielding was good, ef3pecially considering the heavy condition of the ball.

SCHOOII. ST PETEE'S. H. A. Clayton-Greene, c H. G. Coates, run out ... 79 Bullen, b Crawford 17 J. Scholefield, c B. Aar- C. L. Adamson, lbw, b vold, b Good 0 Scholefield 34 E. P. Sewell, c Gee b F. A. Youngman, b Sellers 9 Meikle 7 C. F. Meikle, c & b Sellers . . 4 A. B. Sellars, lbw, b J. G. Askew, e Coates, b Youngman 4 Scholefield 19 L. F. Leversedge, b Young- C. D. Aarvold, b Scholefield 0 man 0 E. P. Gee, not out 25 E. G. Bullen, lbw, b R. B. Cardale, b Scholefield 0 Turnbull 4 B. Aarvold, b Marwood ... 10 W. P. McKay, b Young- G. I. M. Turnbull, c McKay, man 8 b Marwood 4 G. O. Marwood, b Good . 0 E. D. Good, lbw, b Mar- S. Mason, c Clayton- wood 0 Greene, b Youngman. . 0 Extras 3 R. P. Crawford, b Good. . 1 H. G. Turner, not out . . . 0 Extras 9

Total 126 Total 112 52

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

SCHOOL. 0. M. R. W. Av. Crawford 16 8 18 1 18 Marwood 12.3 2 44 3 14.6 Sellers 8 3 17 2 8.5 Leversedge 5 0 14 0 — Scholefield 8 3 23 4 5.75 Turner 1 0 7 0 —

ST. PETER'S. C. F. Meikle 13 4 24 1 24 E. D. Good 14 7 25 3 8.3 F. A. Youngman . . . 9.1 1 31 4 7.75 R. B. Cardale 4 1 14 0 — G. I. M. Turnbull . .. 3 3 9 1 9

D.S.C.C. v. CASTLE EDEN.—This match, the most enjoyable of the season, was favoured with better weather than the preceding matches. Castle Eden won the toss and decided to bat. Grierson and Meikle opened the bowling for the School against Judson and Pape. The latter was clean bowled by Grierson in his second over and the former soon after caught by Young- man. Before lunch Grierson had taken two more wickets and C. F. Meikle two, thanks to good catches by C. L. Adamson and Turnbull. With the score standing at 22 for 6 the prospect looked extremely hopeful. After lunch, however, Stanford made havoc of the bowling, and in a very short time, by great bit- ting, reached his 50 and added another 30 before he was caught. The remaining two wickets fell without much resistance, leaving the score at 116.

With 31 hours in which to make the runs the School still seemed to be in a fairly strong position, but unfor- tunately the batting broke down before the bowling of Stonehouse and Heads. Clayton-Greene and Adam- son opened the School innings, but after a few overs the latter was out l.b.w. to Heads with the score at 9, and in the next over Askew was stumped by Judson. 53 Youngman then went in, but after four overs was caught at the wicket. C. F. Meikle only made a short stay, and Clayton-Greene, though he seemed quite set by this time, was caught at the wicket for a patient 22. The score now stood at 42 for 5, and when only three more runs had been added B. Grierson was caught off Stonehouse. C. D. Aarvold and Gee then followed, but the latter only added 1 to the score. B. Aarvold then joined his brother and together they carried the score to 60, when C. D. Aarvold was caught off Heads. Turnbull only scored two and Good had only made one when B. Aarvold was brilliantly caught by Herron Junior at short leg, and thus the School innings closed for 72.

The fielding was good, especially before lunch, but the bowling, with the exception of Grierson, was weak, and would probably have been improved by more changes. The batting was very disappointing, all the side proving unable to play the slow bowling of Stone- house in the right way. We had, however, a most enjoyable day, and our only regret was that Mr. Nimmo himself was unable to play. Score :—

CASLE EDEN. DURHAM SCHOOL. A. A. Pape, b Grierson .... 1 H. A. Clayton-Greene, c C. Judson, c Youngman, b Judson, b Stonehouse 22 Grierson 6 C. L. Adamson, lbw, b F. Herron, Jun., c C. L. Heads 4 Adamson. b C. F. Meikle 5 J. G. Askew, st Judson, T. Laing. c Turnbull, b b Stonehouse 1 Grierson 1 F. A. Youngman, c Jud- A. H. Stanford, c Young- son, b Stonehouse .... 10 man, b Grierson 80 C. F. Meikle, c Hunter b F. Herron, Sen., b Meikle . . 1 Heads 1 H. Hunter, c Clayton-Greene, B. Grierson, c Herron, b Grierson 1 Jun, b Stonehouse .... 3 F. Heads, b Grierson 3 C. O. Aarvold, c Pape, b G. McEndoo, c & b Young- Heads 13 man 11 E. P. Gee, b Stonehouse. . 1 54

A. Hepple, not out 3 B. Aarvold, c Herron, C. Stonehouse, b Good .... 3 Jun., b Heads 11 Extra 1 G. Turnbull, c & b Stone- hoiise 2 E. D. Good, not out .... 1 Extras 3

Total 116 Total 72

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

CASTLE EDEN. O. M. R. W. Av. B. Grierson 15 2 42 6 7 C. F. Meikle 9 1 34 2 17 F. A. Youngman 5 — 37 1 37 E. D. Good .4 — 2 1 2

SCHOOL. C. Stonehouse 18 5 41 6 6. F. Heads 17.1 5 28 4 7

D.S.C.C. v. THE BORDERERS.—Played at Durham on June 12th. Play before lunch was impossible owing to heavy rain during the morning, and so the match did not start before 2.30. The Borderers won the toss and decided to bat. Their first wicket fell with tlie score at 6, and when Taylor was out second for a bright 15 the score stood at 27. Then T. C. Barber joined Capt. Hayes and a great stand was made, so that when the former was at last brilliantly caught by Askew at point the score had risen to 114. G. B. Thompson joined Capt. Hayes, and by vigorous hitting carried the score to 155, when he was caught in the deep field. The innings was then declared closed, leaving Capt. Hayes with a carefully-played and well-earned 56 to his credit.

Clayton-Greene and Adamson opened for the School, the former starting to score straight away. After a 4 in the first over he proceeded to knock three successive boundaries in the fourth. He soon reached his fifty, while Adamson was patiently, if slowly, helping him 55 at the other end. Soon, however, the scoring became less rapid, but a final burst carried it to 129. It was a splendid performance. Clayton-Greene did not give a chance and was playing well all round the wicket. Adamson, though missed once or twice, just failed to reach his fifty, having with great patience worn down all the bowling.

Of the bowlers Grierson started well, but did not have much success, and Meikle was the only one who really troubled the batsmen and he could claim only two wickets. The School fielding was distinctly good, especially as the ball was greasy at times. Score :—

BORDERERS. SCHOOL. Col. C. L. Mathews, c Gee, H. A. Clayton-Greene, not b Meikle 0 out 77 Capt. Haye3, not out 56 C. L. Adamson, not out.. 49 G. G. C. Taylor, b Grierson 15 F. A. Youngman T. C. Barber, c Askew, b G. G. Askew Meikle 46 C. F. Meikle G. B. Thompson, c C. D. J. A. Adamson Aarvold, b G. I. M. B. Grierson did not Turnbull 30 C. D. Aarvold [ bat. R. F. Harrison E. P. Gee T. N. Sample, B. Aarvold Capt. Powell G. Turnbull C. G. Ainger ^ did not E. D. Good Rev. J. V. C. Far- bat. Extras quhar T. Trevelvan Total (for no wkts) 129 R. I. R. Dees Extras

Total (for 4 wkts) 155

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

BORDERERS. O. M. R. W. Av. B. Grierson 16 4 47 1 47 C. F. Meikle 15 2 41 2 20.5 E. D. Good 5 — 16 F. A. Youngman ... 4 — 25 G. I. M. Turnbull ... 2 — 24 24 SCHOOL. T. W. Sample . 8 2 17 R. I. R. Dees . 0 40 R. F. Harrison 6 0 31 Capt. Powell . . 7 17 T. Trevelyan . . 6 21

D.S.C.C. v. H. S. HARBISON'S XI.—Played at the School on June 14th under ideal weather conditions. Youngman lost the toss and the School were sent out to field. The Rev. R. F. Cardale and W. R. Wilson opened the innings. The latter was caught off Meikle with the score at 28, but the former stayed at the wicket for another three-quarters of an hour, and was finally out for a useful 38. No further stand was made until R. A. Howe came in and scored 31. The whole side was finally dismissed for 126.

After tea Clayton-Greene and Adamson opened the School innings, but the former came out with only 19 to his credit, and Adamson and Youngman soon fol- lowed. Then Askew and C. F. Meikle made a great stand and carried the score to 73, when the latter was bowled for a bright 29. B. Grierson and Askew carried the score to 118, when the latter was bowled for a steady and invaluable innings of 36. C. 0. Aarvold did not score, but B. Aarvold joined Grierson, who scored the winning hit, having made his 23 very quickly by some good hard shots. The School fielding was not so good owing to the hard condition of the ground. Meikle was the most successful of the bowlers and took 6 wickets for 37 runs. Score :—

H. S. HARRISON'S XI. SCHOOL. W. R. Wilson, c Good, b H. A. Clavton-Greene, c Meikle 12 &b Penman 10 Rev. R. F. Cardale, lbw, b C. L. Adamson, e AVilson, Good 38 b T. A. Bradford 7 57

J. V. Cowgill, run out 11 F. A. Youngman, c Dees, F. W. Burgoyne-Johnson, b b Penman 4 Meikle 0 J. G. Askew, st Burgoyne- T. A. Bradford, b Meikle. . 4 Johnson, b T. A. Brad- H. A. Straker, c Gee, b ford 36 Meikle 2 C. F. Meikle, c Bradford, R. A. Howe, e Clayton- b Penman 29 Greene, b Meikle 31 B. Grierson, not out .... 23 D. R. N. Haycroft, Ibw, b C. D. Aarvold, b Dees . . . 0 Good 11 B. Aarvold. not out 4 R. I. R. Dees, c & b Young- E. P. Gee \ man 4 G. I. M. Turn- | did not L. T. Penman, c Young- bull |" bat. man, b Meikle 7 E. D. Good J H. S. Harrison, not out .... 3 Extras 17 Extras 3

Total 126 Total 139

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

H. S. HARBISON'S XI. 0. M. R. W. Av. B. Grierson 12 3 34 — C. F. Meikle 16. 8 4 37 6 6.1 E. D. Good 9 0 43 2 21.5 F. A. Youngman . 4 1 9 I 9

SCHOOL. W. R. Wilson 4 2 18 — T. A. Bradford 12 4 37 2 18.5 L. T. Penman .... 8 5 8 3 2.6 R. A. Howe 3 1 10 0 Rev. R. F. Cardale 6 2 22 0 R. I. R. Dees 9 4 16 1 16 J. V. Cowgill 4 1 11 0 —

D.S.C.C. v. SEDBEBGH.—Played at Sedbergh on June 22nd and 23rd. Owing to lack of time two innings were impossible. Youngman won tlie toss and decided to bat. Clayton-Greene and Adamson opened the inn- ings for Durham against Scott and King. The latter had Clayton-Greene out l.b.w. in his second over before he had scored, and soon after bowled Youngman. Askew joined C. L. Adamson, but when he had only 5« scored 7 was easily run out. Meikle followed and he and C. L. Adamson carried the score from 29 to 58 before Meikle, who had been playing well, came out to a very poor shot. J. A. Adamson then joined his brother, and though he had only made 5 when he was caught, he had helped to make a very useful stand. C. L. Adamson reached his fifty, but soon after came out, having played an exceedingly steady and invaluable innings. C. D. Aarvold and Grierson then came together, and the latter having made 16 very quickly was bowled by Harris. B. Aarvold joined Grierson, who was run out in attempting a fifth run. Turnbull followed and he and B. Aarvold added 40 runs before the latter came out with 39 to his credit. He had played confidently and hit hard, and his innings was just what was required. Good and Turnbull made a very good last wicket stand, bringing the score to 182, when the latter was caught for 15, leaving Good with 13 not out to his credit.

Harris and Jones came in first for Sedbergh, and with the score at 15 the latter was bowled by Grierson. A splendid second wicket stand was then made by Scott and Harris, who carried the score to 74 before Scott was caught at the wicket off Askew. Harris was caught off Meikle with the score at 88 after playing steadily for his 41. Gamon came out next over and then a good stand was made by Wood and Macfarlan, who made 22 and 13 respectively, the former making some very nice drives. The remaining wickets only added 25 runs and the side was finally dismissed for 151. Thus Durham won by 31 runs.

Apart from C. L. Adamson it was mainly due to B. Aarvold and the later batsmen that we were able to put lip a score of 182. As regards the bowling, Grierson and Meikle had a clay off, but both Askew and Turnbull did well, the former taking 4 wickets for 27, the latter 59 3 for 9. The School fielding was good and the match was altogether very satisfactory. Score :—

DURHAM. SEDBERGH. H. B. Clayton-Greene, lbw, C. W. Harris, c C. D. Aar- b King 0 vold, b Meikle 41 C. L. Adamson, e Purdie, b G. E. Jones, b Grierson . . 6 King 52 W. F. Scott, c Clayton F. A. Youngman, b King .. 6 Greene, b Askew 52 J. G. Askew, run out 7 0. M. Gamon, lbw, b C. F. Meikle, b Jones 17 Askew 10 J. A. Adamson, c Jones, b J. H. Wood, b Youngman 22 King 5 D. W. Purdie, b Turnbull 5 B. Grierson, run out 8 J. K. Macfarlan, c Young- C. D. Aarvold, b Harrlis ... 16 man, b Turnbull 13 B. Aarvold, b Harris 39 F. A. Allen, b Turnbull. . 9 G. I. M. Turnbull, e Scott, J. M. Russell, not out ... 2 b Jones 15 R. C. Wakefield, b Askew 10 E. D. Good, not out 13 W. King, b Askew 0 Extras 4 Extras 8

Total 182 Total 151

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

SCHOOL. O. M. R. W. Av. W. King 24 9 29 4 7.25 W. F. Scott 19 5 52 0 — D. M. Gamon 2 0 6 0 — G. E. Jones 9 0 37 2 18.5 T. H. WTood 5 0 18 0 — C. W. Harris 6 1 20 2 10 J. M. Russell 5 1 16 0 —

SEDBERGH. B. Grierson 12 1 43 1 43 C. F. Meikle 11 4 27 1 27 E. D. Good 4 0 17 0 — F. A. Youngman . . . 6 1 20 1 20 J. G. Askew 12 1 27 4 6. G. I. M. Turnbull . . . 4 0 9 3 3

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE C.C. V. DURHAM SCHOOL C.C.—This match was the occasion of a visit to Ample- forth. Youngman lost the toss, and the School fielded. Meikle and Grierson opened the attack, and the former soon obtained two wickets. Three more wickets fell before the lunch interval, when the score-board registered five for fifty-eight. The School's opponents, however, made a sixth and seventh wicket stand, which produced fifty and eighty runs respectively. The School bowling was not so good as usual. With all in his favour, Roche compiled a score of seventy-two in twenty minutes, which included no less than fifteen fours. The School fielding was quite satisfactory, and a notable feature was three brilliant catches by 0. D. Aarvold in " the country."

The Ampleforth captain declared when eight wickets were down, and Durham were left with two hours in which to make over two hundred. With the exception of Adamson, the School's first six batsmen failed. B. Aarvold, however, rose to the occasion, and with praiseworthy determination remained at the wickets for an hour and a half, while he and Adamson raised the score to ninety-four, until he was bowled for twenty-six. Another wicket fell, and stumps were drawn soon'after with the score at a hundred and six for seven wickets. Adamson, who had staved off defeat, carried his bat for a steady forty-seven, which included twenty-five singles.

The match ended in a draw, in their favour, but this did not greatly lower the School's reputation. Several features, recorded above, made up for the in- evitable disappointment, while the day proved most enjoyable. Score :—

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. DURHAM SCHOOL. J. Ainseough, b Meikle .... 0 H. A. Clayton-Greene, c P. Hodge, b Meikle 5 P. King, b E. H. King 1 G. Vond, st Clayton-Greene, C. L. Adamson, not out. . 47 b Meikle 16 F. A. Youngrnan, b Utley 1 M. Davis, c Askew, b Grier- ,T. G. Askew, lbw, b Davis 7 son 17 C. F. Meikle, b E. H. King 12 P. King, c E. P. Gee, b B. Grierson, 1; w, b E. H. Askew 35 King 0 R. Utley, c C. D. Aarvold, B. Aarvold, b Morgan ... 26 b Meikle 8 C. D. Aarvold, b Roche . . 6 E. King, not out 26 G. Turnbull, not out .... 1 S. Roche, c C. D. Aarvold, b E. P. Gee \ did not Askew 72 E. D. Good / bat. E. Forster, c C. D. Aarvold, Extras 5 b Askew 6 H. Welsh, not out 0 Total (7 wkts) 106 R. Morgan, did not bat Extras 15

Total (8 wkts, delcared) . . . 200

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. O. M. R. W. Av. B. Grierson 14 3 29 1 29 C. F. Meikle 18 3 66 4 16.5 J. G. Askew 7 1 32 3 10.6 G. I. M. Turnbull . . . 4 1 25 — F. A. Youngman . . . 3 — 23 — — E. D. Good 2 — 9 — —

DURHAM SCHOOL, R. P. Utley 13 4 21 1 21 E. H. King 10 2 18 3 6 R. S. Roche 10 3 16 1 16 M. P. Davis 7 — 18 1 18 E. Forster 2 Q H. R. Welsh 2 O R. Morgan 4 1 114 1 11

SCHOOL MISSION V. 2ND XI.—A match was played en June 16tli, between the Second XI. and the Mission, which resulted in a win for the Second XI. by eight wickets and 43 runs. Score :—

SCHOOL MISSION. 2ND XI. J. Foster, c Wright, b Car- J. A. Adamson, not out. . 41 dale 1 N. Kyle, b J. Foster 0 W. Denton, c Cardale, b R. B. Cardale, lbw, b J. Smeddle 0 Foster 0 62

E. Wilkinson, b Smeddle . . 0 J. G. Anderson, not out. . 24 J. Cairns, c R. B. Cardale, b R. \Y. Smeddle \ Smurthwaite 11 E. T. Wright 1 E. Chambers, b Smeddle . . 0 H. G. Boyd 1 did J. Simpson, b Dykes 0 L. G. F. Dykes '> not W. Drummond, b Kyle .... 3 F. Smurthwaite i bat. C. Jameson, run out 8 J. E. Bentley A. H. Squance, b Wright . . 0 G. S. Turner j J. A. Robinson, Sen., b Smurthwaite 0 J. A. Robinson, Jun., not out 0 Extras 3 Rxtras 4

Total 26 Total (2 wkts.) 69

D.S.C.C. v. OLD DUNELMIANS.—Played on July 4th and 5th. Youngman won the toss and put the School in first. Clayton-Greene and Adamson played steadily and put on 54, of which Adamson had made 26 when bowled by Forrest. Youngman only stayed a few overs and Askew only added 6. Meikle and Clay- ton-Greene then put on 32 before the former mishit a half volley and retired with 17 to his credit. B. Aarvold was soon out, but B. Grierson helped Clayton-Greene to bring the score to 150, when the latter was caught. He had played a very fine innings, making no mistakes, and seemed well on his way for a " century " when he came out. Grierson came out in the same over, and Turnbull and Good soon followed, the final score being 158. Cowgill showed up the best average for the O.D's, taking 5 wickets for 10 runs.

L. Ferens and Ward came in first for the O.D.'s, but the latter having hit a "four" was bowled by Grier- son with his fifth ball. Cowgill joined L. Ferens, but had only made 2 when he was caught at the wicket. H. C. Ferens and L. Ferens then carried the score to 46 when they came out in quick succession, the latter having scored 27. Apart from Haycroft, who made 26 by great hitting, the only other runs were scored by 63

Burrell and Macdonald, who made a splendid last wicket stand, of which Burrell made 36, his score in- cluding a " six " and five " fours."

B. Grierson was the best of the School bowlers, and, apart from his last few overs which were rather expensive, bowled extremely well, taking six wickets for 61. In the second innings Adamson only made 7, but Clayton-Greene and Youngman brought the score to 110, when the latter pushed one into the "slips." After a very shaky start he had scored quickly and made 58, which included 11 "fours." Askew then joined Clayton-Greene, but the latter was unfortunately run out soon after making his " 50." He had played splendidly all through his long innings, and seemed about to beat his performance of the previous day. By lunch time 4 more wickets had fallen cheaply, the score being 157 for 7. Askew and Turnbull, who were not out at lunch time, continued their innings with such success that the School innings was declared closed at 236. They had both played extremely well, and their partnership had produced 79, of which Askew, who had come in second wicket down, had made 46.

In the absence of L. Ferens, who was unfortunately unable to play on the second day, Cowgill opened the innings with Ward. The latter, however, again did not stay long, and H. C. Ferens only added 3. Forrest then joined Cowgill, and by steady play these two carried the score to 55, when the latter was bowled by a splendid ball from Good. Scott then joined Forrest, who was soon run out. Scott settled down to play some really good cricket, though he received no assistance until J. A. Adamson came in. Together they added 51 for the next wicket, when Scott was well caught by Turnbull at mid-on. The innings finally closed for 147, leaving the School victorious by 3 wickets and 89 runs. 64

Meikle showed up the best average for the School in the 2nd innings, taking four wickets for 21. The School fielding on both days was quite good. Score :— SCHOOL. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. H. A. Clayton-Greene, c For- rest, b Cowgill 78 run out 56 C. L. Adamson, b Forrest . . 26 b Scott F. A. Youngman, b Forrest 2 c Burrell, b Forrest J. G. Askew, c Ward, b Forrest 6 not out 46 C. F. Meikle, c M. H. Wells, b Burrell 17 lbw, b Cowgill B. Aarvold, c M. H. Wells, b Burrell 2 b Macdonald B. Grierson, lbw, b Cowgill 13 c Ferens, b Macdonald C. D. Aarvold, c Forrest, b Cowgill 3 c & b Macdonald 4 G. I. M. Turnbull, b Cowgill 1 not out 41 E. P. Gee, not out 0 J didid not bat. E. D. Good, b Cowgill 0 Extras 10 Extras 12

Total 158 Total (for 7, decl.) .. 236

OLD DUJJELMIANS. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. L. Ferens, lbw, b Grierson. . 27 did not bat — L. B. Ward, b Grierson .... 4 b Grierson 3 J. V. Cowgill, c Clayton- •>, b Good 25 H. C. Ferens, b Grierson... 15 c Good, b Meikle 3 7 '>4 W. D. F. Scott, b Grierson.. 8 c Turnbull, b Youngman 61 P. R. W. Haycroft, b Grier- c Clavton-Greene, b 26 Meikle 3 J. A. Adamson, c Grierson, b Good 1 i 4 M. H. Wells, c Youngman c C. D. Aarvold, b Grier- 1 J. H. Burrell, b Youngman 36 c Turnbull, b Meikle 1 H. F. Macdonald, not out .. 20 b Meikle 0 <) H

Total 156 Total 147 65

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

OLD DUNELMIANS. lst. Innings. O. M. R. W. Av. B. Grierson 15 3 61 6 10.16 C. F. Meikle 10 1 36 — — E. D. Good 6 1 14 2 7 J. G. Askew 3 1 25 1 25 G. Turnbull 1 — 11 — — F. A. Youngman 2 — 0 1 0 2nd Innings. B. Grierson 13.5 1 5 2 2 5.5 C. F. Meikle 12 2 21 4 5.25 E. D. Good 0 0 26 1 26 J. G. Askew 3 0 8 0 — G. Turnbull 3 0 14 0 — F. A. Youngman 4 0 18 1 18

SCHOOL. 1st Innings. 0. M. R. w. Av. J. H. Burrell 14 2 36 2 18 F. P. Forrest 21 6 46 3 15.3 H. F. Maedonald .. .. 8 2 20 — — W. D. F. Scott 13 1 36 — — J. W. Cowgill 4 1 10 5 2 P. R. W. Haycroft . . 2nd Innings. J. H. Burrell 7 1 20 0 — F. P. Forrest 18 3 43 1 43 H. F. Macdonald 6 2 16 3 5.3 W. D. F. Scott 18 4 70 1 70 J. W. Cowgill 12 1 55 1 55 P. R. W. Haycroft . .. 2 0 18 0 —

YARD'S HOUSE MATCHES.

}.it Round.—Caffinites beat School House by 9 wickets.

School House. 1st Innings : 70 (Hall 27). 2nd Innings : 69.

Caffinites. 1st Innings : 113 (C. P. Nicholson 38). 2nd Innings : 31 for 1.

2nd Round.—I. Baileys beat Caffinites by 3 wickets. 66

Caffinites. 1st Innings : 93 (Burjorjee 23). 2nd Innings : 67.

Baileys. 1st Innings : 89 (Smurthwaite 27, Lam- bert 22). 2nd Innings : 79 for 7 (Hughes 30).

II. Langleyites beat Grove and Struan by 182 runs.

Langleyites. 1st Innings : 127 (I). Y. Richard- son 49). 2nd Innings : 199 (Elgar 36, Red- path 27).

Grove and Struan. 1st Innings : 97 (Hamilton 29, Outhwaite 27). 2nd Innings : 47.

Final.—Baileys beat Langleyites by 8 wickets.

Langleyites. 1st Innings : 99 (A. E. Ruddock 31). 2nd Innings : 66 (A. E. Ruddock 21).

Baileys. 1st Innings : 117 (H. Ashworth 72). 2nd Innings : 49 for 2 (Smurthwaite 26).

LITTLE CLUBS' HOUSE MATCHES.

Round.—Caffinites beat School House by 6 wickets.

Bungites. 1st Innings : 65. 2nd Innings : 26. Caffinites. 1st Innings : 75 (Walton 22). 2nd Innings : 19 for 4 wkts. 2nd Round. (1). Grove and Struan beat Caffinites by an innings and 39 runs. 67

Caffinites. 1st Innings : 22. 2nd Innings : 22.

Grove and Struan. 1st Innings : 83 (T. E. Elliot 25).

(2). Baileys beat Langleyites by an innings and 57 runs.

Langleyites. 1st Innings : 23. 2nd Innings : 28.

Baileys. 1st Innings : 108 (Dixon 37, Roddam 27).

Final.—Grove and Struan beat Baileys by 7 wickets.

Baileys. 1st Innings : 33 (Dixon, not out 23). 2nd Innings : 69 (Bland 24).

Grove and Struan. 1st Innings : 88 (Fraser 30). 2nd Innings : 19 for 3.

YARD'S LEAGUE, 1923.

County. Played. Won. Lost. D'wn. Pts. Pc'te. Sussex 9 8 1 — IB 88.88 Middlesex 7 6 1 — 12 85.85 Lancashire 9 7 1 1 15 83.33 Essex 9 4 4 1 9 50.00 Kent 9 4 4 1 9 50.00 Surrey 8 3 6 1 7 43.75 Hants 8 2 4 2 (5 37.5 Yorkshire 8 2 6 — 4 25.00 Notts 9 2 7 — 4 22.22 Durham 8 1 7 — 2 12.50 68

CRICKET RETROSPECT.

While this is being written, there is still one match to be played, but whatever the result of that may be, there can be no question that the season has been a very successful one, and Youngman and his XI. are to be congratulated. Only one match has been lost, which must be a ' record.' The weather at the beginning of the term caused three matches to be drawn, and later on two others had no decisive result, but, of the five, four were left distinctly in our favour. The Sedbergh match ended quite satisfactorily, after one short interval of anxiety, and the team did other distinctly good per- formances against the Borderers, the Old Dunelmians, and H. S. Harrison's XI. The blot on the season was the annual defeat at Castle Eden—and certainly it is time that we began to reverse the verdict of many years there. The Ampleforth match was disappointing. A great piece of hitting seems to have temporarily dis- turbed the customary nerve of the XI. The batting has been reliable—someone has always ' come off '—generally more than one. Clavton-Greene, Adamson and Young- man—though the last named had a spell of ill-success— could mostly be relied upon. Clayton-Greene's average must be a fine one. Adamson's scoring in the School matches was splendidly consistent and great praise is due to him for his defence in all the three games. But all through the team was liable to make useful scores and the average strength of the batting was greater than in any season for a long time past. That was not un- expected. but what was a welcome discovery was to fincl that the bowling was far more effective than had been anticipated. Meikle improved much and learned to bowl with his head ; Grierson was steady, and occa- sionally sent down a really difficult ball; Youngman generally secured a wicket or two when he chose to go * on ; Good and Turnbull were not unuseful changes, and Askew more than once showed that he is a bowler likely 69 to be quite a mainstay of the XI. in the future. The ground fielding on the whole was good—sometimes more than good,—and the catching—it may be confidently stated—was occasionally excellent. Some catches were, of course, missed, but we do not remember to have seen so many really fine catches caught on the School ground in any previous season. This applies not merely to matches against foreign teams but to House matches as well. In ' Yards ' there was much promise shown and all through one feels a conviction that the School Cricket is prospering. This ' Retrospect' generally contains at least one ' grouse.' This time it is with regard to the indiscriminate applause bestowed by the School at large and by some who should know better on very mediocre performances. It is surely an insult to a batsman who is caught or bowled for a score of, say, two or three runs, to applaud him vociferously as if he had done more than, or as much as, could reason- ably be expected of him, or to clap loudly a lucky snick through the slips—possibly a catch to boot—as if that were the best stroke that the batsman could be expected to make. The School ought to know better.

CRICKET CHARACTERS.

F.. A. YOUNGMAN.—Makes runs quickly and well and but for a weak spot on his leg stump would score largely. A safe and, at times, brilliant field at cover, and a medium bowler who might perhaps have bowled himself more. Has captained the side with distinct success.

C. A. CLAYTON-GREENE.—A sound and stylish bat> who with increased strength and experience has played many good innings. An excellent No. 1. He has kept wicket not altogether unsuccessfully. C. L. ADAMSON.—Has a good defence and can cut. Always a difficult bat to get out, he has saved the side more than once. Still very slow between the wickets and in the field, but will catch and stop most things that come straight to him.

C. F. MEIKLE.—Hits hard but not straight, and consequently he has no large scores to his name. A much improved bowler who is learning to use his head. A fairly safe field.

B. GRIERSON.—Has improved in his batting and, with more opportunities, will make runs. Has bowled steadily and generally keeps a decent length. Might be more lively in the field.

J. G. ASKEW.—As a bat lie has been very service- able. He has a strong defence and gets the ball " in the middle." A tendency to l.b.w. is his rather pro- nounced weakness. He has bowled once or twice successfully and will be of much use next year.

B. AARVOLD.—Has developed considerably as a bat, and has made some very useful scores. Hits hard, but his defence is certainly not very strong. A reliable field.

G. I. M. TURN BULL.—A left-handed bowler with possibilities. Has come on much in his batting, but is still weak on the off. Rather slow in the field, but has made one or two good catches.

E. P. GEE.—Has a cramped style and " feels " for the ball too much. Improved in the field and gener- ally holds his catches.

C. J). AARVOLD.—Must learn to play straight on his leg stump and to put his left foot to the ball. He can hit hard. An excellent field and has caught some really good catches. E. D. GOOD.—His bowling has been rather dis- appointing—possibly because he has tried to bowl too fast. Should make a bat in time. Slow in the field.

FIVES.

On March 13th a team of O.D.'s was brought against the School by H. C. Ferens, Esq., O.D. Mr. Wilkinson was for once unable to play with the Headmaster in the first pair, and his place was taken by Mr. Le Fleming.

Two out of their three matches were won by the first pair, while the second, W. G. Oakley and Youngman, as usual started off well by winning their first match, after which, as usual, they lost their last two.

The third pair, E. P. Gee and C. D. Aarvold, who played throughout in the back court, once again com- bined their skill with a very useful knowledge of that court in such a way as to secure their third match.

H. C. Ferens and G. Crawhall were perhaps the visitor's strongest pair, but the other two were far from weak.

The result was a win for the visitors by one match :— Matches 5-4. Games 13-11.

SCHOOL v. MASTERS.

This match was played on March 27th, the day after the Sports.

The occasion would undoubtedly have favoured the Masters, had not the Headmaster, who was bringing the team, himself been unable to play. The Masters were represented by Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Le Fleming, Mr. Woodard and Mr. Wells. 72

All efforts to defeat the Masters' first pair met, as usual, with no success. The School pairs, however, though robbed of victory, avoided defeat at the expense of the Masters' second pair. The result was a draw—6 games all.

SENIOR FIVES.

4TH ROUND. Williams beat A. S. Watson. W. G. Oakley beat Turner. B. Grierson beat R. B. Syme. Welsh beat A. Robson. Youngman beat Ingledew. B. Aarvold beat Cross. E. P. Gee beat Hunter-Blair. C. F. Meikle beat Smurthwaite.

5TH ROUND. W. G. Oakley beat Williams, 15-7, 8-15, 15-13. B. Grierson beat Welsh, 15-8, 15-6. Youngman beat B. Aarvold (scratched). E. P. Gee beat C. F. Meikle, 15-12, 15-10.

SEMI-FINAL. W. G. Oakley beat Grierson, 15-11, 13-15, 15-12. Youngman beat Gee, 15-10, 15-8. FINAL. F. A. Youngman beat W. G. Oakley, 15-3, 20-19.

JUNIOR FIVES.

4TH ROUND, C. D. Aarvold beat G. C. Morgan. Farbridge beat Beattie. 73 Burjorjee beat W. B. Allan. G. I. M. Turnbull beat C. Gordon-Russell.

SEMI-FINAL. C. 1). Aarvold beat Farbridge (scratched). Burjorjee beat Turnbull, 18-16, 14-16, 15-10.

FINAL. C. D. Aarvold beat Burjorjee, 15-7, 18-16, 17-15.

DURHAM REGATTA. At the Regatta, which was held on June 26th and 27th, the School was represented by five crews. The rowing of the School was up to a high standard, and deserved more success than it won. The First Crew was quite as good as—was, indeed, rather faster than—the crews of the last three years. To say that is to give the crew no small praise. At one period of practice the crew was not developing as had been hoped. But, after Syme came in as stroke, the crew steadily improved. Morpeth took some time to settle down, but in the end he developed into a sound and useful oar. Booth did a lot of good work ; and Willis was a hardworking bow, and excellent captain.

There were three entries for the Wharton Cup. When there are three entries for a race which has to be finished on one day, it is inevitable that the crew which draws the bye should have some advantage over the others. But it is possible to minimise such advantage. Instead of this the arrangement of the programme magnified tliQ advantage. The preliminary heat and the final were put so close together that the final was practically given away to the crew which drew the bye. It would have been perfectly possible to have rowed the pre- liminary heat at 1 o'clock and the final at six. As it 74 was, the School crew won their heat against a really good University Crew after a most punishing race, and then had a bare hour's rest. The Town crew which won was not fit to win even a maiden race. The ridicu- lous nature of the result was made plain by the rowing in the Grand on the second clay. Tyne paddled as they liked in front of the Town ; but Tyne was decisively beaten by the University, who were beaten by the School on the first day. The University crew well deserved their success in the Grand. It was a good crew and it worked hard. The School, with the easy arch, was just fast enough to beat the University on the first day. On the second day the two crews met with reversed stations, and the University won. There was not much to choose between them. The Second Crew (a) hardly came up to expectations. They seemed to have a good chance of winning either the Corporation or the Lowe Cup—or both. They were taking to the eye, and were really fast when they were at their best; but there was a weak spot in their rowing and it became very marked under the pressure of a race. The Second Crew (b) was strong and rough. Its practice was hampered by examinations, which called first one and then another of its members away. The two Junior Crews both did themselves credit. One of them won the only prize which fell to the share of the School. Once again we owe much to the skill and labour of Mr. Jones who shared the coaching with Mr. Poole.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH.

WHARTON CHALLENGE CUP.—Presented by the late Right Hon. John Lloyd Wharton. For presentation gold medals and medal for coxswain. A four-oared race. Long Course. 75

Durham A.R.C.—J. Veitcli, W. Skipsey, A. D. Calvert, G. R. Herbert (str.), H. M. Coyne (cox). BYE.

Durham School B.C.—H. R, E. Willis, J. C. H. Booth, G. Morpeth R. G. Syme (str.), K. W. Runton (cox), beat Durham University B.C.—R. F. L. Gulliver, J. N. Elwood, J. E. Whincup, R, F. Gent, (str.), K. C. A. Kemp (cox).

The School gained very slightly oil the start, but the two crews rowed almost level to Baths Bridge. The School gained again at the corner and went into Elvet about a length ahead. They, sprinted hard directly they were straight, and gained another half length. The University drew up round Bow corner, and at the White Stone the crews were practically level, but the School went slightly ahead, and won a good race by a quarter of a length. FINAL. Durham City beat Durham School.

The City, on the racecourse side, gained 011 the start, and by Baths Bridge were three-quarters of a length ahead, which they had increased to two and a half lengths by Elvet. The School crew then quickened, and gained round Bow corner. At Minute Tree stroke started to sprint, and the School gained foot by foot, but were beaten by two feet.

CORPORATION CHALLENGE CUP.—For a set of presentation silver cups and a gold medal for coxswain. Presented by the Mayor and Corporation of the City of Durham. A four-oared race. Short Course.

FIRST ROUND. Bede College B.C.—C. E. Potter, H. Sanderson, T. F. Graham, H. Grave (str.), R. C. Palin (cox), beat Durham University B.C. (ii.B.).—R. R. Sinton, W. D. Aitken, P. Uldall, A. J. Clarkson (str.), C. A. MacEachem (cox). Won by a length and a quarter.

Tyne A.R.C.—F. G. Todd, E. Coates, T. B. Davison, W. H. Harrison (str.), F. Coates (cox), beat Durham A.R.C.—J. Hay, R. E. Johnson, R. Powney, J. Shaw- cross (str.), F. Herring (cox). Tyne won easily. 76

Durham A.R.C'. —I. Atkinson, J. Vince, W. Nimmins, W. Holli- day (str.), F. Hodgson (cox). beat Berwick A.R.C.—J. Crow, C. B. Barber, Alex. Fish, H. Short (str.), (cox). Won by a length.

Durham School B.C.—J. R. Hindmarsh, W. G. Oakley, L. D. Wang, C. R. Shortt (str.), J. Fawcus (cox), scratched to Durham School B.C.—C. H. S. Durand, T. H. Hunter-Blair, J. O. F. Hewlett (str.), J. W. Jackson (cox).

SECOND ROUND. Bede College beat Tyne A.R.C. Won by two lengths.

Durham School beat Durham A.R.C. Won by two lengths. FINAL. Bede College beat Durham School. School led by a few feet down to Baths Bridge, but were on the Pelaw Wood side, and lost by two feet.

THE MAYOR'S PLATE.—For a set of silver cups and a gold medal for coxswain. Presented by the Mayor of Durham (Councillor Robert McLean). A junior four-oared race in strake boats with fixed seats. For maiden oarsmen. Short Course.

FIBST ROUND. Durham University B.C., III.—H. G. Cutter, K. Kay, G. A. Hutchinson, S. Moon (str.), A. G. Howe (cox). BYE.

Tyne A.R.C.—F. H. Waggott, N. Dunn, W. J. Laws, O. Hardie (str.), T. Forster (cox). BYE. Bede College B.C.—A. E. Pybus, A. H. Habbitts, J. Morland, J. Buckton (str.), J. E. S'. Unwin (cox), beat South Shields A.R.C.—C. R. R. Tate, A. G. Hickson, G. S. Mclntyre, F. F. Ramsey (str.). C. Twiddell (cox). Won by three lengths.

Bede College B.C.—J. Spark, R. Allan, A. Stockdale, T. Moody (str.), T. Cousins (cox), beat Berwick A.R.C.—W. Harwick, J. Scott, H. Taylor, R. Martin (str.), (cox). Won by a length. 77

Tees A.R.C.—H. W. I ley. F. W. Mellanby, T. Spink, T. A. Sanderson (str.), F. Marshall (cox), beat Bede College B.C.—J. C. Swinburne, G. P. F. Thomas, R. Single- ton, J. Galloway (str.), J. W. Parker (cox). Won by two lengths. Durham School B.C.—G. C. Ashworth, R. Graham, R. S. Watson, R. C. Newton (str.), W. N. Wade (cox), beat Tynemouth A.R.C.—D. Adam, J. R. Brown, J. Walter, G. F. A. Brookhouse (str.), P. Forrest (cox). Won by a length. / Durham School B.C.—H. B. Olsen, R. P. Vanderpump, P. Scott, T. J. Williams (str.), S. A. B. Black (cox), beat Middlesborough A.R.C.—C. Fairweather, W. A. Brown, R. H. Tinkler, C. H. Morrish (str.), R. Bade (cox). Won by half a length. Durham University B.C. (III.B.).—L. B. Walton, F. J. Addi- son, W. G. Sedgewick, J. T. Greenseat (str.), J. T. Purvis (cox), beat Durham A.R.C.—E. Birks, D. Robinson, T. Taylor, C. Dent (str.), E. Rawson (cox). Won by threequarters of a length.

SECOND ROUND. Durham University III. beat Tyne. Won by a length.

Bede College (Moody) beat Bede College (Buckton). An exciting race, won by a quarter of a length.

Durham School (Newton) beat Tees. Won by a length. Durham University (II1.B.) beat Durham School (Williams). A good race, won by about five feet.

THIRD ROUND. Bede College beat Durham University (III.) by two lengths.

Durham School (Newton) beat Durham University (III.B.). Won by half a length. FINAL. Durham School (Newton) beat Bede College. A good race won by half a length. Newton and his crew rowed well in all their races, and thoroughly deserved their victory. THE CITY MEMBER'S PLATE. For silver cups, and a gold medal for coxswain. A four-oared race. Long Course.

FIRST ROUND. Tyne A.R.C.—M. Davison, A. Robson, A. Thompson, W. R. Lowery (str.), A. Forster (cox). BYE.

Middlesborough A.R.C.—V. Harbord, H. E. Peterson, R. V. Kinnird, A. Tomlinson (str.), W. B. Sinclair (cox). BYE.

Edinburgh University B.C.—J. B. Rolt, A. D. Smith, J. H. Ogilvie, N. J. Nicholson (str.), C. E. V. Home (cox). BYE.

Durham University B.C. (II.).—J. W. Duddington, E. B. Rhodes, O. N. Gwilliam, G. F. Braithwaite (str.), C. E. V. Owen (cox), beat Tees A.R.C.—W. Dent, A. Sladden, T. Jobling, T. E. Dent, (str.), F. Willey (cox). A poor race, the University soon went ahead on the racecourse side by several lengths.

SECOND ROUND. Tyne A.R.C. beat Middlesbrough A.R.C. Tyne, on the racecourse side, secured an early lead, were well ahead at the end of the short course, and won comfortably by two lengths.

Edinburgh University beat Durham University. Edinburgh won quite easily by three lengths.

FINAL. Tyne A.R.C. beat Edinburgh University B.C. A good race, the crews rowing level to Baths Bridge, then Tyne, on the racecourse side, went ahead. But Edinburgh sprinted well from Hatfield College Boat House, and were only beaten by half a length.

THE CONCERT. In the evening there was the customary promenade concert in the Wharton Park, when the band of H.M. 1st Batt. The Durham Light Infantry gave a highly enjoyable programme.

WEDNESDAY'S RACING. As in past years, Wednesday was again the popular day, and there were huge crowds of visitors, who poured into the city from train, motor-bus and char-a-banc. The day was very fine, though colder than the previous day. 79

THE GRAND CHALLENGE CUP.—For a set of presentation silver cups and a gold medal for coxswain. A four-oared race. Long Course.

FIRST ROUND. Durham A.R.C.—J. Veitch, W. Skipsey, A. D. Calvert. G. R. Herbert (str.), H. M. Coyne (cox). BYE.

Tvne A.R.C.—M. Davison, A. Robson, A. Thompson, W. R. Lowery (str.), A. Forster (cox), beat Edinburgh University B.C.—J. R. Rolt, A. D. Smith. J. H. Ogilvie, N. J. Nicholson (str.), C. E. V. Home (cox). A repetition of yesterday's race, Tyne again winning by half a length.

Durham University B.C.—R. F. L. Gulliver, J. N. Elwood, J. E. Whincup, L. F. Gent (str.), C. K. A. Kemp (cox), beat Tees A.R.C.—W. Dent, A. Sladden, T. Jobling. T. E. Dent (str.), F. Willey (cox). Durham University won very easily.

Durham School B.C.—H. R. E. Willis, J. C. H. Booth, G. Mor- peth, R. G. Syme (str.), K. W. Runton (cox), beat Middlesbrough A.R.C.—V. Harbord, H. E. Peterson. R. V. Kinnird, A. Tomlinson (str.), W. B. Sinclair (cox). Middlesbrough gained all down the racecourse, and were over a length ahead at Baths Bridge, but here the School quick- ened, caught up, and came out of Elvet a length ahead, which lead was increased to two lengths, and kept round Bow Corner. The School then slowed down to a paddle, and won comfortably by three lengths.

SECOND ROUND. Tyne A.R.C. beat Durham City by several lengths.

Durham University beat Durham School. The University went away immediately, but the School, who rowed very well together, hung on, but were eventually beaten by one and a half lengths.

FINAL. Durham University beat Tyne A.R.C. A great race, the University on the racecourse side, winning by half a length. LADY ANNE LAMBTON PLATE.—For a set of gold medals, and a gold medal for coxswain.

FIRST ROUND. Durham University B.C. II.B.—R. R. Sinton, W. D. Aitken, I'. Tidal], A. J. Clarkson (str.), C. A. MacEachem (cox). BYE.

Tyne A.R.C.—F. G. Todd, E. Coates, T. B. Davison, W. H. Harrison (str.), F. Coates (cox). BYE.

Durham A.R.C.—J. Hay, R. E. Johnson, R. Powney, J. Shaw- cross (str.), F. Herring (cox). BYE.

Durham A.R.C.— I. Atkinson, J. Vince, W. Nimmins, W. Holli- day (str.), F. Hodgson (cox), beat Durham School B.C.—J. R. Hindmarsh, W. G. Oakley, L. D. Wang, C. R. Shortt (str.), J. Fawcus (cox). School, on the Pelaw Wood side, were beaten, after leading to Baths Bridge, by three feet.

SEMI-FINAL. Durham University II.B. beat Tyne A.R.C. A poor race, won by several lengths.

Durham A.R.C. (Shawcross) beat Durham A.R.C. (Holliday). Won by four lengths.

FINAL. Durham University II.B. beat Durham A.R.C. (Shaweross). The crews were rowing level when Durham City caught a crab, so the University finished alone.

THE LOWE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE BOWL.—For presentation gold medals and gold medal for coxswain. A four-oared race. Long Course.

Durham University B.C. II.—J. W. Duddington, E. B. Rhodes, O. X. Gwilliarn, G. F. Braithwaite (str.), C. E. V. Owen (cox). BYE.

Bede College B.C.—C. E. Potter, H. Sanderson, T. F. Graham, H. Grave (str.), R. C. Palin (cox), beat Durham School B.C.—C. H. S. Durand, T. H. Hunter-Blair, E. E. Day, J. O. F. Hewlett (str.), J. W. Jackson (cox). The School, on the racecourse side, got a very bad start, and were beaten by two lengths. 81

FINAL. Bede College beat Durham University. Bede, on the Pelaw Wood side, secured an early lead, and won very easily.

LAD'S HERSCHELL PLATE.—For a set of gold medals, and silver medal for coxswain. A junior four-oared race in strake boats on fixed seats. For maiden oarsmen. Short course.

FIRST ROUND. Tynemouth A.R.C.—D. Adam, J. E. Brown, J. M. Walton,- J. F. A. Brookhouse (str.), P. Forrest (cox). BYE.

Durham School B.C.—H. B. Olsen, R. P. Vanderpump, P. Scott, T. J. Williams (str.), S. A. B. Black (cox). BYE.

Durham University B.C. III.B.—L. B. Walton, F. J. Addison, W. G. Sedgewick, J. T. Greenseat (str.), J. T. Purvis (cox). BYE.

Durham University B.C. III.—H. G. Cutter, K. Kay, G. A. Hutchinson, S. Moon (str.), A. G. Howe (cox). BYE.

Bede College B.C.—A. E. Pybus, A. H. Habbitts, J. Mot-land, J. Buckton (str.), J. E. S. Unwin (cox). BYE.

Durham A.R.C.—E. Birks, D. Robinson, T. Taylor, C. Dent (str.), E. Rawson (cox). BYE.

Bede College B.C.—J. Spark, R. Allan, A. Stockdale, T. Moody (str.), T. Cousins (cox), beat Tyne A.R.C.—F. II. Waggott, N. Dunn, W. J. Laws, O. Hardie (str.), T. Forster (cox). Won by six lengths.

Bede College B.C.—J. C. Swinburne, G. P. F. Thomas, R. Single- ton, J. Galloway (str.), J. W. Parker (cox), beat South Shields A.R.C.—C. R. R. Tate, A. G. Hickson, G. S. Maclntyre, F. F. Ramsey (str.), C. Twiddell (cox). WTon by two lengths.

SECOND ROUND. Tynemouth A.R.C. beat Durham School. Won by one and a half lengths.

Durham University III.B. beat Durham University III. A good race, won by a quarter of a length. 82

Bede College (Buckton) beat Durham A.R.C. Won by two lengths.

Bede College (Moody) beat Bede College (Galloway). Won by threequarters of a length.

SEMI-FINAL. Tynemouth A.R.C. beat Durham University III.B. Won by two lengths.

Bede College (Buckton) beat Bede College (Moody). Another good race, won by half a length.

FINAL. 'Tynemouth A.R.C. beat Bede College (Buckton). A great race, at Baths Bridge, Bede, on the Pelaw Wood side, were leading, but Tynemouth sprinted, and won by a foot.

There was no race for Cutters this year, and only one entry for the Senior Sculling Race.

The Prizes were presented by Miss Lowe. There was the usual display of fireworks in the evening.

OUNDLE RACE.

The annual race against Oundle was rowed over the usual course at York on July 10th, and resulted in a victory for Durham by 2J lengths.

The crews were as follows :—Durham : H. R. E. Willis, lOst, 121bs. ; J. C. H. Booth, 12st. ; G. Morpeth, list. 121bs. ; R. G. Syme, list, (stroke) ; K. W. Runton, 7st. 21 bs. (cox).

Oundle : M. R. Cooper, lOst. filbs. ; R. Reynolds, 13st. 31bs. ; G. B. Brown, 13st. 31bs. ; A. Williams, Ost. 71bs. (stroke) ; F. Radcliffe 6st. 41bs. (cox).

Oundle went away at the start and were a few feet clear before the S. Peter's School landing place. Both crews were rowing 36. Durham on the outside station, 83 then began to draw up, and the Oundle lead was wiped out foot by foot. At the York City Boat House— about half-way over the course—the crews were level. For the next quarter of a mile neither crew could get away from the other, and they passed under the railway bridge 011 almost level terms. At this point, Syme took his men right away and opened up a long gap of day- light. Towards the finish Oundle wiped out some of the gap, but the Durham lead was never in danger, and the result was as is stated above.

The Oundle four were a powerful and taking crew. The Durham Four did the best rowing it has done this year, in this race. Svme rowed with excellent judgment, and all the crew did hard and clean work with their blades. We have to thank S. Peter's School, York, who housed our boats and provided officials for the race. SPEECH DAY.

Speech Day was held on Thursday, July 5th. The Headmaster presided and was supported by Sir Frederick Poole, K.B.E., C.B., a distinguished Old Dunelmian.

The Headmaster, in his speech, welcomed Sir Fred- erick Poole as one with whom he had an association which would make them, if he might say so, very good friends. Not merely was he a great soldier or one of the most distinguished Old Dunelmians, but he was a Poole. He was also glad to welcome Mr. M^acKenzie, whose work for the School lived in the minds of all, and ought to live for all generations. They welcomed also Rev. C. Green, the senior O.D., nearly ninety years old. The Dean of Durham had expressed his sincere regret that he was, for once, unable to be present, but the Chapter was represented by two stalwart friends of the School, Canon Dawson Walker and Canon Cruick- shank. 84

Sympathetic reference was made to the death of Archdeacon Watkins, one of the School's oldest gover- nors. Other losses to be lamented were, Canon Sey- mour Cox, Rev. E. S. Carter, a scholar and athlete, one of the last men, if not the last, to win their " blue " for both cricket and rowing, Colonel White, and one who formed a link between the past and present, Mrs. CaiFm, the wife of a former Second Master.

After enumerating the honours won by Dunelmians at the Universities and in public life, the Headmaster referred to the new swimming baths and expressed the thanks of the School to the architect, Mr. J. G. Burrell, himself an Old Dunelmian. It was also a pleasure to announce that plans for the Chapel had been selected and that, before the year was out, he believed the work would be begun. There was also the prospect that a new large boarding house would be built shortly.

The thought uppermost in their minds that day was the approaching loss they were to suffer in the de- parture from the School of the Second Master, Canon Poole. He had long been a part, and a large part, of the School, and it was not for him to say how much he had done. He was, however, perfectly certain that Durham School was not a School that easily forgot, and if it did forget what Canon Poole had done as a boy, as a master, as coach of the crews, and he might say, as everything, then it deserved no longer to flourish. They could not forget, and it was for them to hand down to future generations the story of how Canon Poole had served them there. To him as Headmaster he had been more than he could express—a help, a guide, and a friend. Neither could they let Mrs. Poole go without a word of gratitude for all her gracious hospitality and kindly acts, for the great part she had played in the School life. All he wished to say, and he said it in the name of all at the School, was that «5 they retired from there with real gratitude for the past and real sorrow that they would not have them every day among them as part of the real life of the School (applause). It was a real joy to them all that they were to have an Old Dunelmian to succeed Canon Poole. He would not say anything about him that day. They all knew him, and even he would be the first to own that Canon Poole's place could not very easily be taken (applause).

Having presented the prizes, Sir Frederick stated he had been in Durham two days, and during the whole time he had been indulging in retrospection. He found it was 41 years since he first took part (as a small boy), in one of those speech days. Mercifully for him time had blurred the measure of his scholastic achievement, but one memory stood out as vivid and clear-cut as it was 40 years ago : his veneration for Durham. His pride in being a member of that grand old School, which had done its bit to turn out good men for England, was very real, and he was proud to be joined there in that grand tradition and that grand inheritance of tradition which belonged to them all. Dunelmians could say they were citizens of no mean city, and that was a thing they did not forget 20, 30, or 40 years on.

There was one fly in the ointment that day, and to him that was the impending departure of his brother from the School. He and his family had felt them- selves to be all these years something more than ordinary O.D.'s They had had the presumption to consider themselves as super-O.D.'s, not because of their own virtues, but because of the link that was formed between them and the brother they still had at the School. He could not tell them how sorry they all were that that link was being broken, though not broken absolutely. It was a long chapter come to an end 86 and a new chapter opening. His nephew, John Poole, had obtained a King's Scholarship there, and he would form a new link for them. He hoped he would be a chip of the old block, and that in fifty years time some of the boys present that day would be saying good-bye to him as he severed his connection with the School (laughter and applause).

It was impossible to judge a school along the line of its successes. The bulk of the school were not the boys who got the prizes or performed brilliant athletic feats. The bulk of the school was made up of the " also rans," and those were the people he had great sympathy for. The strength of a chain was the strength of its weakest link, so it seemed to him the efficiency of a school was to be judged by the way it turned out its " also rans." He thought they could go away from that School satisfied that due provision was being made in that direction.

In the present state of the world they should strain every effort to make the very best of the boys. There should be one quality for all, and that should be the best. When he thought of Durham he always thought of the four lions on their crest, as he liked to think that here, in the bracing North, they were giving their boys something of the attributes of tenacity and courage, and turning them out determined to do the best work in life and always to stand for right and truth and justice (applause).

THE NEW SWIMMING BATHS.

The Rev. H. W. McKenzie, delivered an interesting address after formally declaring the new swimming baths open. The present Headmaster, he said, had from the first recognised the great need for such a bath to replace the old and worn-out open air bath, by the 87 removal of which the playing field had been considerably enlarged. Canon Budworth, from the inception of the scheme, had been most enthusiastic in helping it forward in every way.

The dimensions of the actual pond are 70 feet by 25 feet, with a depth of water 3 feet 6 inches at the shallow end and 6 feet at the deepest part. The bottom and sides have been constructed in reinforced concrete on the indented bar principle, and round the bath a subway lias been arranged in which all the hot and cold water pipes are carried. The pond is lined out with white glazed tiles. There are, however, three rows of black tiles on the bottom for the purpose of keeping a straight course in under-water swimming. Galvanised iron hand-rails have been fixed all round immediately above the water level. Filled by means of a three-inch main from the reservoirs of the Durham County Water Board, the bath holds approximately 55.000 gallons.

Surrounding the pond is a cement path-way with an average width of four feet, but at the deep end. where div- ing and spring boards are fixed, additional width has been allowed. A brown glazed brick dado is carried all round the walls of the building to a height of three feet, and above this fire-clay bricks have been intro- duced for the purpose of adding to the light of the baths. On the south side a feature has been made by projecting a large bay, and arranged in this are several dressing boxes.

Externally, the building is of stone (from the Stainton Quarries), which harmonises with the adjoining music- rooms and laboratory. It is entered by a lobby, ad- joining which is a spacious dressing-room, fitted with seating all round, as well as several sprays. 88

THE EPILOGUE.

" What's that ? " you ask, It is our monitorial task, To tell in verse, or maybe patter, Events that pass and men that matter, Scholastic earthquakes, floods and plagues, Our budding Graces, Beatties, Haigs, Our Benefactors rich and rare (So rarely rich) and all who care And work for this our ancient School, And last, not least, of Mr. Poole, Who leaves us soon : of all you'll hear If you can keep a wakeful ear. But lest such programme tremors start For teas that cool and trains that part, We'll curb our introductory flight, Come, noble Clio, please recite.

La Politesse, ah ! tous les jours, Will welcome to our guest assure, But welcomed doubled by our pride, When O.D's. on this day preside : With double welcome then we'll greet, (General Salute might seem more meet). Sir Frederick Poole, once plain O.D., But now a Knight of Chivalry, Whose orders tell to him who reads Of gallant acts and noted deeds For King and Country, far away In Europe, Asia, Africa.

But e'er we turn to lighter lay. To Time we all must homage pay, Who adding names to this our roll Of earlier years still takes his toll.

So E. S. Carter call to mind, Who rarest qualities combined As Scholar-Athlete, wearing blue For cricket and for rowing too. Archdeacon Watkins too recall, A Governor well known to all Dunelmians, forty years and three While serving here his ministry.

O Muses Nine (or even Ten), Now, now or never aid our pen, For we must tell a tale of change ; 89

Uprooted oaks, the shattered range. Landmarks uplifted, thrones o'erthrown. Can scarce express the thoughts we own To hear that Mr. Poole will leave us. And of his services bereave us, 'Twas fifty years ago last year, Since he in Durham did appear. A humble K.S. meet to rag. In C'affin's Hall, a "willing" fag. But fagging's boring, as you know. And so he quickly learned to row. Beginning with the second crew He found too little there to do, So with the first contrived to land, Two years in three, the honoured " Grand," With sorties oft from out our gates To York and elsewhere lifting Plates. Then nautical to fingertip, He next acquired a scholar" ship," And for a time " Wear-weary" he Sought Oxenford's activity, And rowed and rowed in fours and eights, (With intervals to read for "Greats"), Until he won his Oxford blue And helped as well Leander's crew To win the Henley " Grand " (a trait Acquired at School ne'er fades awa y), Then turned to guide our fates aga,'n, A "Rajah's" title to attain. Since when he's coached our crews and scholars- With words and deeds—and maybe dolours. And none could Scholar's title bear But learned to work beneath his care. As Second Master then he reigned Where once he dwelt as boy, and gained A name for kindly entertaining. With Mrs. Poole,—to aid his reigning— A " host" herself, and hostess too, With ready will prepared to do All that would tend to welcome best. By word or act each Durham guest.

Such loyal services we deem Must win from others due esteem, And Bishop Henson must agree. For he bestowed a Canonry To crown this honourable career qo

E'er entering on its pastoral sphere : So Pride, Regret, Renown, Esteem, Still vie together, as we seem To end with him another roll Of this our long historic scroll; To break the bond that still held fast To Durham's heroes of the past. O raw recruits, your homage pay, The Old Guard passes on it's way All-honoured from the long campaign. Yet ready still to fight again ; And vow that, as they march away You too will fight as well as they.

But who's to be our Second Master To remedy this dire disaster ? Hush ! hush ! you know him, perhaps you've guessed, An O.D. ? Yes, he'll answer best. And lest you certainly still lack, His colours—well—they're green and black.

O Shade of Balbus now inspire The timid poet's halting lyre, A Bath, a Bath, our aspiration, Invites new efforts at natation ; Is ready now to plunge or dive in, Our slumbrous mornings to enliven, With showers and changing room complete, It can with any bath compete : So all, this " summer," hide your shivers, And as you wallow thank the givers. And if you would the opening see, 'Twill be to-day, just after tea, If you will all " fall-in "—at five To hear the speech—or is it ' dive' ? — Of one well known to Durham School Where as Headmaster he did rule. So welcome, Sir, for old times' sake, Thrice welcome when the plunge we take.

The scenery too ! How changed the view ! The old baths fell, as new baths grew. Magician's wand, or rather spade, Has through the hill a terrace made, The palisades' funereal screen Is down : the sheds no longer seen. " Oh Earth ! what changes ! " sang the poet, Our Earth's so changed, you'd scarcely know it. Of deeds against a foreign foe We think you really ought to know, 'Gainst Giggleswick and Ampleforth The Fifteen forwards proved their worth ; The Eleven, too, on Sedbergh field. Made ancient foes the honours yield, The Boat 'gainst Oundle won its race ; But luck would not our efforts grace. When, at Regatta, she thought wise To give opponents all the byes ; But Third Crew's prize, the Mayor's Plate, Will still our tables decorate. We thank you. Sirs, both Dark and Light Blue,. We hoped with trophies to delight you, To mark your years of faithful coaching, And though the parting's now approaching, We hope you'll both have leisure still. To impart to us, as now, your skill. If " dropped " by you the boat's past mending. Let " au revoir," then, be our ending.

With one such " leaver," as you've heard, We scarce can spare our usual word, (However well disposed our will is), For Hewlett, Morpeth, Booth and Willis, Each in his sphere a loading man, So please read your Dunelmian, Which will a fuller picture yield Of their exploits in boat and field. Then join with us in wishing well To them and all who leave to swell The O.D.'s ranks, now fuller grown. But now you're weary, you must own, And so we'll end our exhibition, ('Tis dry we fear as Prohibition), So leave our humour melancholic. For beverages, (non-alcoholic), And grant us, each, (vile jeu d'esprit) The joy of taking " tea cum te."

TRISTRAM SOCIETY. ANNUAL EXPEDITION, 1923. On Tuesday, June 5th, some thirty members of the Society left Durham at noon for Barnard Castle. On arrival, three several parties were formed. 92 The Castle and the Bowes Museum were seen by all, the statuary and paintings of the latter being particu- larly admired. An old Cromwellian house was also visited, where was seen a rack and other implements of torture, much antique furniture, and an " authentic " bust of Shakespeare as a youth—complete with hat. One party after much bargaining, persuaded a native to convey them to the Meeting of the Waters and the Abbey Bridge. The country scenery there was pro- bably the most enjoyable part of the day's outing. All assembled with the President and Mr. Le Fleming at the " King's Head " for tea. At about six a start was made for the station and Durham after one of the best expeditions for some years. THE WAR MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUND. The following subscriptions have been received since the last issue of the Dunelmian :— £ s. d. Rev. D. P. D. Budworth 5 0 0 F. D. Burnett 3 3 0 Canon 0. C. Carr 1 1 0 Collection in Big School 23 8 1 G. E. Cumming 7 0 0 R. I. R. Dees 5 0 0 H. C. Ellershaw 2 10 0 H. S. Fitzgerald 10 0 0 F. P. Forrest 3 0 0 H. A. Henderson 4 0 0 Income Tax (refunded) 64 7 5 A. M. K. (10th Contrib.) 1 0 0 Captain L. Laing (2ncl Contrib.) 5 5 0 H. L. Lister 2 2 0 H. F. Macdonald (2nd Contrib.) 2 2 0 Mrs. Soden 1 I 0 F. F. Southby (2nd Contrib.) 3 3 0 J. K. G. Svnie 4 0 0 H. M. Wilkinson (2nd Contrib.) 5 0 0 E. J. Everdell 1 0 0 July 14th, 1923. R. D. B. £153 3 6 93 NEW BATHS.

The following subscriptions have been received since the last issue of the Dunelmian :— £ s. d. F. D. Burnett 2 2 0 R. F. Cumberlege 3 3 0 G. E. Cumming 3 0 0 Interest 17 1 3 Treasure Trove 0 13 6 H. M. Wilkinson 5 0 0 E. J. Everdell 1 1 0

£32 0 9 July 14th, 1923. R. D. B.

SCHOOL LIBRARY. The following books have been added to the School Library :—

The Miners' Union of Durham and Northumberland by We bourne. The Glow-worm and other Beetles. J. H. Fabre. The Life of a Fly. J. H. Fabre. The Life of a Caterpillar. J. H. Fabre. Insect Life. J. H. Fabre. Insect Adventures. J. H. Fabre. Mason Bees. J. H. Fabre. The Sacred Beetle. J. H. Fabre. The Story Book of Science. J. H. Fabre. The Story Book of the Fields. J. H. Fabre. Fishing from Earliest Times. Radcliffe. Introductory History of England, Vol. V. C". R. L. Fletcher. The Life of Robert, Marquis of Salisbury, by Lady Gwendolen Cecil, 'f'he Soul and Body of an Army. (Sir Ian Hamilton). Portraits of the Nineties. (E. T. Raymond). 94 British History in the Nineteenth Century, 1782-1901. (G. M. TreVelyan). The New Edition of The Encyclopaedia Britannica.

The following contemporaries are acknowledged with thanks :—The Ampleforth Journal, Bridlingtonian, Fet- tesian, Saxtonian, Merchistonian, Sedberghian, Sliir- burnian, Giggles wick Chronicle, and Lorettonians (4).

KING'S SCHOLARSHIPS.

J. L. Poole, Carglfield, £60 ; J. C. Moor, Mr. Blenkin- sopp and Durham School, £60 ; J. A. Adamson, Capt. Legard and Durham School, £40 ; S. A. Bailey, Edin- borough Academy, £30 ; G. S. Nicholson, Mr. Castley and Durham School, £30 : S. F. McCall, Lime House, Wetherall and Durham School, £30.

RECITATION PRIZES :—Open : G. E. Lewis. Under 17: F. Smurthwaite. Under 15: S. F. McCall.

O.T.C. This term, as is usually the case, has been marked by considerable activity on the part of the O.T.C.

First of all came the Annual Inspection on June 19th. This was carried out by Major T. R. Eastwood, D.S.O.. M.C., of the General Staff, who expressed himself satis- fied with all that he saw, commenting especially on the efficienty of the N.C.O.'s.

Shortly afterwards came the Inter-Platoon Competi- tion on June 28th which Major Heales very kindly consented to judge. An innovation this year was the Recruits Competition, which has been started in the hope of raising the standard of the recruits and also to stimulate their enthusiasm. The Watts Moses 95 Platoon Cup was won by Platoon 2 (Caffinites), under Sergeant H. R. E. Willis, and the Recruit Cup by Platoon 3 (Langley House), recruits under Cadet C. D. Aarvold.

The numbers for Camp this year show a gratifying increase. At one time they exceeded 170, but a natural decrease has occuried owing to illness and other causes, and probably about 150 will attend.

The departure of Canon Poole robs the Contingent of its Treasurer, a post which he has found time to fill among his other innumerable activities, for which the corps owes him a very deep debt of gratitude. His successor is Mr. Blaekett, who recently resigned from the corps on reaching the age limit for retirement. As Mr. Woodard has also resigned there is at present only one officer left, a state of affairs which we expect will be remedied next term.

The Temperley N.C.O.'s Cup was awarded to Company- Sergeant-Major J. O. F. Hewlett,

" THE TREK."

At Whitsuntide the School launched out into social activities, and Hewlett, Booth, and Willis accompanied twenty-six members of the Hartlepool Boys' Brigade on trek through the wilds of the North of England.

Two enormously heavy trek carts dragged by twenty- nine perspiring individuals set out from Hexham in high spirits and an equally high temperature. Heaven, how- ever. was unkind, and inconsiderately wept upon the sufferers with a terrible persistency. At ten o'clock in the evening, after travelling twenty-two miles along the high West Road, the moist and tepid travellers arrived at Cawfields, where they were bedded in a barn with hay to mitigate the hardness of a stone floor. On the 96 next clay a start was made for Lanercost. This time the Clerk of the Weather was less cruel and it only rained for about half the time. After journeying for five miles Booth—perhaps wisely—sprained his ankle and henceforward made a royal progress in Captain Morrison's automobile. Hewlett and Willis viewed the invalid with some distaste after this. The halt for the night was made at Lanercost Priory. After drinking of the waters of Lethe in the Temperance Hotel the wayfarers retired to rest in another barn—O Earth and Gods, not a straw or a wisp of hay ! Willis created many disturbances during this night by insisting on getting up to rest himself. The third day was fine and good "progress was made on the return journey to Sewing Shiels, where the riight was spent in the village school- room. Here it was noticeable that the bare boards were slightly less hard. On the third and last day the party arrived at Hexham and entrained for Newcastle.

Nothing could damp the spirits of the members of the Boys' Brigade, who returned tired but content and quite prepared to repeat their performance. May the sun shine on their next efforts !

There remains to be added congratulations to the Sergeant-Cook and sincere thanks to Captain Morrison for his kindness.

MUSEUM.

Two additions have been made this term. J. V. Cowgill, O.D., has presented two Malayan kris in sheaths, one of which is of polished wood, the other of inlaid metal. The blades also are engraved with patterns. Additional interest attaches to these curios because, owing to their blood-thirsty associations, the making of them is now forbidden by law. 97 An old Play-bill, beautifully worked 011 satin, has been acquired through R. H. Walker. It announces a performance " under the patronage of the Gentlemen of the Grammar School," of Paul Pry and the Rival Valets, on May 19th, 1826.

The hearty thanks of the School are due to the donors.

NOTICES.

NORTHERN COUNTIES O.D. DANCE.

The above Dance for O.D.'s and thoir friends, which will be preceded by a Dinner, will be held at the Barras Bridge Assembly Rooms, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on Thurs- day, 6th December next, at which Capt. J. E. Rogerson, M.P., and Mrs. Rogerson have consented to receive.

Tickets for the Dinner and Dance are £1 per head, and for the Dance only (but including light refreshments), 7s. 6d. per head. Tickets will be obtainable from the Dane Secretary, R. L. Richmond, 10, Claremont Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on or after the 1st October next, but as the number of tickets is limited those O.D.'s proposing to attend should reserve tickets as soon as possible.

NOTES AND NEWS. G. E. Lewis, Science Sizarship (£70), at Christ's College, Cam bridge.

W. G. Oakley, Tancred Scholarship (£80 for eight 3'ears), at Caius and Gonville College, Cambridge.

Colonel W. C. Blackett, of Sacriston, past president of the. Institution of Mining Engineers, has been elected an honorary member of the Institution of Mining and g8

Metallurgy, in recognition of his eminent services to the mining engineering profession and to the practice of mining, with special reference to his achievements in the prevention of accidents in coal mines and the promotion of the safety and welfare of those engaged in the mining industry. Sir Anthony Bowlby, Baronetcy (Birthday Honours). A. S. Oakley has been appointed to the Soudan Civil Service. The Rev. J. Whiteside, Rector of Matlaske and Plum- stead. has been appointed also Chaplain of the Erping- ham Union Institution, Norfolk. H. C. Ellershaw rowed bow in the Queen's boat at Henley. E. P. Gee was awarded an Exhibition at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, last December. The O.D. Dinner this year was held on Wednesday, July 4th, the evening preceding the Speeches. Con- gratulations to Mr. Poole on his Honorary Canonry and appreciation of his work for the School were offered by various speakers in the name of the School and the Old Dunelmian Society. The Rev. J. M. Hardwich, O.I)., presided. B. S. Cumberlege ha* been plaving cricket for Kent and the M.C.C. F. G. H. Storey coxed 1st Trinity boat to victory in the Thames Cup at Henley. Congratulations to 1st Crew on beating Oundle. We were pleased to welcome the Rev. Charles Green on Speech Day. He is the senior O.D. Rev. R. H. J. Poole has been appointed an Honorary Canon of Durham and Vicar of Muggleswick, Co. Durham. 99

DUNELMIAN.

Owing to the increasing size of the Dunelmian, and the greater cost of production since the War, the Editors regret that the price of the next issue must be increased. All O.D.'s who are entitled to, or who wish to receive copies of the Dunelmian are asked to inform the Editors. Subscriptions overdue should be paid as soon as pos- sible.

DEGREES, Etc. March, 1923. M.B., and Sc., Durham University, E. S. Kirkhouse, H. F. Wattsford.

July, 1923. L. F. Richmond, A. Todd, B.Sc., B. M. Thornton.

March, 1923. Final Law Examination, R. L. Rich- mond.

2nd Class Geography Trip., Cambridge : G. T. Craw- hall, T. R. D. Gee.

2nd Class Div. I., Hist. Trip. : J. A. K. Martyn.

2nd Class Div. II., Hist, Trip. : E. C. Hamer, L. B. Ward.

2nd Class Classical Mods., Oxford : H. F. Macdonald.

B.A., Cambridge : G. T. W. Crawhall.

FOOTBALL PROSPECT.

Of the nineteen players whose names appeared under " Football Characters " in the Dunelmian of last March only five will probably be left at the beginning of next IOO

term. We shall miss many of the others, notably, of course, Morpeth, but with increased numbers in the School it is only to be expected that year by year the XV. has to be very largely built up afresh. A full back will be a considerable problem. All those who played or were tried in that position last season will have gone/ Perhaps one of the several three-quarters who were just outside the team in 1922-3 will fill the place. At three-quarter we shall have Ashworth and Youngman still with us—the two outsides. Possibly Youngman may go inside and leave his place on the wing for a faster man, if one can be found. Youngman's defence will be invaluable anywhere. Ashworth will continue to score many tries, if his insides serve him well. The Aarvolds and Meikle are the most likely candidates for a place at three-quarters, but there are others. Newton may fill the vacancy at stand-off half, but he will have to improve in quickness and headwork. At scrum-half Williams will of course act. He improved much last season, but his passing can still be bettered. Forward W. D. Anderson and Hunter Blair have already had consider- able experience. There are many who will be candidates for the vacant places. Hindmarsh—if he is here— J. K. M. Sanderson, Olsen, C. P. Nicholson—but they are only four of many who will have to be considered. A ' hooker ' will be badly wanted. The passing last year was not superlatively good—that can and must be improved. The tackling, on the other hand, was more than respectable, and with care it will remain so. One lesson we learnt from Ampleforth must not be forgotten, namely accuracy of touch kicking. As lias been said before, this ought to be systematically practised. Every back at any rate ought to devote some time to finding touch from various distances and at various angles. They ought to begin with short kicks and make sure of those going into touch and gradually work up to longer ones. Verb. sap. IOI

CAMBRIDGE O.D. LETTER.

CAMBRIDGE, JUNE, 1923. DEAR SIR, A cursory glance through past editions of the Duncl- mian for the Summer Terms would probably show a series of old Cantab letters all containing apologies for lack of news, backed up by the Great Tripos Excuse for knowing nothing of each other. This term our informa- tion is so scarce that with much regret we have decided to brave criticism, endure the reproach of laziness and break the precedent of enumerating the deeds of each individual O.D. in residence here.

We must, however, mention the departure of our latest Naval representative. Cambridge will always be grateful to the Admiralty for sending sea breezes as far inland as this town and no Naval Officer was more welcome, nor is the absence of any more felt now than is that of W. H. L. Harrison.

Of the nine survivors—two are known to have rowed, one to have played Cricket (with marked success), and one to have played Tennis—for their respective Col- leges, and have been adorned with more Colours. The other five may have reaped equivalent honours, but less ostentatiously, and it is suspected that they have done some work. Our geographers tell us that Durham and Cambridge are climatically close together, and so there is probably no need to enlarge on that subject which has been so adversely discussed throughout the term. The weather has been a great disappointment to Cricketers and Tennis players alike, and sometimes there was really some justification for a reference to " flan- nelled fools." Cricket is a poor game in a snowstorm— as is Tennis in a wintry hurricane ! 102 We cannot omit to refer to the great blow that has fallen on all O.D.'s no less than on the School. It is too sacl to think that the " Rajah" will no longer maintain the traditions and guide the destinies of his old School from his position of second master; his personality, however, will leave its impress for ever on all who have known him. We wish him every happiness in his well-earned rest and hope he will see an ever- increasing list of Dunelmian successes on the river and elsewhere for many years to come. Before ending we must express a hope that a record number of O.D.'s are coming up here in October to •swell our seriously diminishing coterie. Two more O.D.'s go down this term and Cambridge must have more than 7 next year ! Our best wishes for a successful Regatta and Speech Day, when some of us, no doubt, will visit the School. We apologise profusely for the absence herein of every quality essential to an O.D. letter—we have no infor- mation, no wit, no wits, and all must be put down to' the weather and Exams. Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE O.D.'S.

OXFORD O.D. LETTER.

DEAR MR. EDITOR,

Nothing of great import has happened this term. The weather and the Vice-Chancellor alone provide any excitement. Unfortunately three of our number are or ought to be immersed in Schools. Still Oakley has managed to amuse himself. He was prevented from rowing by cardiac dyspepsia or an affection of the heart. But he has shaved off his moustache and in certain quarters is kncwn as the young Adonis. Eheufugaces ! IO3

llderton and Duff both lack that haggard air which one associates with Schools. The former plays cricket and the latter endeavours to commit hari-kari on a push bike. At least to the casual observer his erratic course down the High seems to invite a speedy transition to the next world. Backhouse declares he lias done nothing. This is very probably true. Walker, however, having successfully deceived the examiners last term lorered on a measle germ which, not unnaturally, arose and bit him. Hence he has been confined to the bed of sickness.

Ellershaw made a comparatively large score on the cricket field. It is rumoured that it was merely due to the kindness of the scorer. Apart from that he has plied an extremely flagging oar. Burn and W. H. S. Ellis have retained their silence. They have been seen on the Cher and in other places, but nothing else is known of them.

Macdonald is the complete athlete. He collects peti- tions of Atheists (this is a highly dangerous sport), lie dances—some say with more energy than skill—he is a fast bowler with a terrifying action, he plays tennis and punts. In bis spare time he reads philosophy and argues on metaphysical questions with other hardy Scotchmen.

We once again put forward the prayer that the results of School matches be put in the papers.

THE OXFORD O.D.'S.

L. F. H. Booth, 0.1)., suggests that running colours be awarded on Senior Events in Sports and on Senior House Race, so that Houses might be controlled by a Captain himself interested in running. 104 ' Sunstricken ' suggests that a 2nd XI. cap might be devised to protect the brains of non-colours while fielding. A Fives Player asks that the roof of the Fives Courts may be mended, so that the game can be played when, owing to weather, other games are impossible.

BIRTHS. FISHER.—On July 14. To the wife of F. H. Fisher, West Parade, Rhyl, a son. WILKINSON.—On June 5th. At R.M.I)., No. 1, Victoria, B.C., to the wife of W. F. Wilkinson, a son. PARR.—On April, 13th. At a Nursing Home, Shrewsbury, the wife of Robert E. Parr, British Consul, Albania, a son. MEARNS.—On May 4th. At 22, Bewick Road, Gateshead, to the wife of Colin Mearns, M.I)., a son. GLENDENNING.—On May 12th. At 48, Osborne Avenue, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to the wife of Garth Glendenning, a daughter.

MARRIAGES. EGERION—PYMAN.—At St. Wilfrid's Church, Harro- gate, the Rev. L. R. Egerton to Miss Muriel Pyman. FENWICK—-CHRISTY.—On November 25th, 1922, at Mombasa, William F. Fenwick to Amy Frances Jacobson, daughter of Mrs. Christy, Whitehall Court, S.W. WALKER—NICHOLL.—On the 7th July, at the Parish Church, Aslitead, by the Rev. C. S. Nicholl, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. C. S. Whitaker, cousin of the bride, and the Rev. R. A. Waddilove, Rector of the Parish, William Dickinson, only son of Sir William and Lady Walker, of Mapledene, Ashtead, to Elaine, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Nicholl, of Street Farm, Ashtead. io5

DEATHS. WETHEY.—J. F. Wethey, of Edgerton, Harbour View Road, Parkstone, Dorset, bank manager, died April 4th, as result of injuries received in a hockey match, aged 56. ARKELL.—March 21, John Arkell, late Rector of Ham, Hungerford. CARTER.—May 23rd, E. S. Carter, Vicar of Tliwing.

WHITE.—G. F. White, at Durham.—B. 1845, son of Major White, Durham. D.B. Left, July, 1861 (iv b). Yorkshire Light Infantry. Commission, 1865; Major, 1890: Retired, Lieut-Col.' 1894. Served with Jowaki Ex- pedition (Medal with Clasp), 1877 ; served in Afghan War (Medal), 1879-80; served in Burmese Expedition (2 Clasps), 1886-9.

MRS. CAFFIN. Dunelmians of older days will hear with much regret of the death, on May 12th, of Mrs. Caffin. Mrs. Caffin had reached a great age. It is 46 years since she left Durham ; but her memories of Durham and of Durham boys never grew dim, and she delighted to talk about Durham clays and Durham friends.

Caffinites of those old days had reason to be grateful to Mrs. Caffin for the care and trouble which she devoted to their welfare. Though Mrs. Caffin was rather an invalid during her Durham years she always gave her personal attention to the domestic affairs of the House, and was something of a pioneer in the matter of feeding at Schools. If a Caffinite was ill he was sure to receive most careful nursing and attention ; but Mrs. Caffin had an eye shrewd to detect a sham headache, for which a peculiarly pungent cup of Gregory's Mixture was the invariable prescription. io6

Mrs. Caffin died at Northallerton, where she had lived since she left Durham in 1877. She was buried in the grave where Mr. Caffin lies, at Northallerton, on May 15. The School was represented at the Funeral by the Second Master, who was one of the officiating clergy. To the modern generations Mrs. Caffin was not known. The few Old Dunelmians who have met her in recent years found her a delightful Sink with the past.

OBITUARY NOTICES.

ARKELL, John.—B. 1836, son of T. Arkell, Boddiugton. Glos. Macn. H. Left Oct., 1855 (vi). Mon. 2nd Crew (The Medals), 1853, 1st Crew, 1854, 5, Pairs, 1855, Capt. of B.C., 1855, Capt. XI., 1853, 4, 5, Pemb. Coll., Ox., B.A., 1859, M.A., 1862. Pemb. Coll. Eight, 1856, 7, 8, 9. Pemb. Coll. Four, 1857. Henley Regatta Visitor's and Wvford Cups, and O.U.B.C. Fours ; O.U.B.C. Pairs, 1857, O.U.B.C. Eight, 1857, 8, 9. President and Capt., O.U.B.C., 1858-9. Henley Regatta Pairs, 1859. D., 1860, P., 1861. C. of Boxted, Essex, 1860(67; R. of Portishead, Somerset, 1867-78 ; R. of St. Ebbe's, Ox., 1880-1900 ; R. of Ham since 1900. [Reg. p. 143]

On the day of the University Boat Race, the Rev. John Arkell, who originated with the late Dr. Warre, headmaster of Eton, the Trial Eights system, and who rowed for Oxford in 1857, 1858, and 1859, was buried at Ham, Wiltshire. While two of his sons, Mr. Norman Arkell, himself a distinguished oar, and Mr. Ernest Arkell, followed the coffin, his other two sons, the Rev. John N. Arkell, rector of Hinxhill, Kent, and the Rev. H. H. Arkell, vicar of Chipping Norton, took part in the service. Mr. Norman Arkell writes :—" May I, as my father's eldest son, thank you cordially for the very excellent obituary notice of him (especially the first part of the 107 last paragraph), which appeared in your issue of Satur- day ? I hope the writer will forgive me for pointing out that the celebrated course in " The Goblets " was not Warre's but Arkell's. The late Dr. Warre was very short-sighted, and it was impossible for him to do the steering, which was effected, as my father has often told nie, by his keeping the stern of the boat (rudderless, as stated), on a fixed point a great distance away. Any- one who has stroked a boat of this kind will, I think, support me in saying that stroke is in a much better position to do this than bow. Even a well-known waterman, I think the late Bob Coombes, who was on the bank, was deceived as to the course, for he shouted to warn them they were going too far out, when, as a matter of fact, the steering was perfect. My father was deeply indebted to his old School at Durham for the thorough knowledge of rowing which he obtained while there. There are many other incidents of interest connected with my late father's rowing career, but I do not feel justified in trespassing on your space further than to add that Oxford's win in 1859 was not the result of Cambridge sinking, the Light Blue eight being at the time already many lengths astern." (From the " Times")

CARTER, Edmund Sardinson.—B. 1845, son of Rev. W. Carter, R, of Slingsby, Yorks. S.H. K.S., 1858. Mon., XI., 1861, 2, 3, 4, Capt., 1863, 4. Left, July, 1864 (vi). Eaton Schol. of Wore. Coll., Ox. B.A. and M.A.. 1871. Ox. Univ. XI., 1866, 7 ; Ox. Univ. Eight, 1867, 8. Inter-Colon. Cricket Match, Victoria v. N.S.W., at Sydney, 1869. Several years in Yorks. Co. XI. ; Vice-President, Yorks. Co. C.C., and Yorks. Gents. C.C. D. 1871, P. 1872. C. of Ch. Ch., Ealing, Middlesex, 1871-5 ; Vicar-Choral, York Minster, 1875-1904 ; Sub- Chanter, York Minster, 1904-8 ; C. of St. Martin-cum- Gregory, York, 1876-7 ; R. 1877-82 ; V. of St. Mich.-le- Belfrey, York, 1882-1908; 6 years Memb., York Sch. Board ; Chairman, York Charity Sells., 1900-8 ; R. of 8

Thwing since 1908. Composer of Hymn tunes and Church music. Thirteen years, Acting Chap., 1st Vol. Batt. (Prince of Wales's Own) W. Yorks. Regt. Former- ly Chap, to High Sheriff of Yorks. ; three times Chap, to Lord Mayor of York, and three times Chap, to Sheriff of York. [Reg. p. 187.]

In 1867 and 1868 Mr. Carter realised two of his early ambitions ; he played in the University eleven, and he rowed in the Oxford Boat. He was prevented by illness from playing with the eleven a third year, but taking a voyage to the Antipodes in a sailing ship, by the doctor's orders, he was introduced to Australian cricket. Among his contemporaries, both on the river and in the field at Oxford, was " Bob Reid. Mr. Carter used to tell the story that in response to his congratulations on his elevation to the Woolsack, Lord Loreburn told him he still carried about with him a memento of their cricketing days at Oxford in the mark of the ball which Mr. Carter bowled, and which put Reid's thumb out while keeping wicket. Mr. Carter replied in humorous vein, and the offer of the living of Thwing followed shortly after.

Though only eight weeks in Australia, lie achieved a good deal of distinction in the Colonial cricket world. Entered as a member of the Melbourne Club, he played against the Aboriginals, and for Victoria against New South Wales in the Inter-Colonial match at Sydney. He was top scorer in both engagements, and amongst his most treasured possessions was a well-battered bat presented to him for the highest score in the match at Sydney in March, 1869.

On his return to England he took orders. Settled at Ealing, he soon took a part in local cricket, his first appearance for Yorkshire having been as early as 1865. It was not till he went to York, however, that he was iog able to keep closely in touch with Yorkshire cricket, his chief connection even then, owing to his clerical duties, being restricted to the Scarborough Festival Week. He was one of the finest " all-round " men who ever served his county. One of the " first-flight " of batsmen, he was also a fast bowler, and displayed first-rate ability behind the wicket and in the field. Stories of his prowess are legion. He always took a fund of bright, good humour into the field, and his exploits were generally rounded off with a brilliant witticism. An excellent raconteur, he had an inex- haustible fund of good stories, the majority, as would be expected, relating to his favourite pastime. A genuine Yorkshireman, with an appreciation of dialect, many of them gained an added interest from his com- mand of his native speech, and many a circle at public dinners and social functions in the county was kept in roars of laughter by his whimsical recital of bis ex- periences. Not a few of the stories relating to clerical cricketers which have been attributed to others were the actual experience of Mr. Carter. One story may be recalled. When he first went to York Minster, he says, Dean Duncombe did not like his playing cricket. One Sunday morning, as Mr. Carter took the alms dish from the choir boys who did the collecting, one of the awkward collecting bags with three wooden handles, fell off. Mr. Carter instinctively " fielded " it, catching it neatly with his left hand, while he held the heavy alms dish in his right. After the service, the Dean said, with a smile, " Well, Mr. Carter, I see there are some advantages in being able to play cricket."

Among other players whom he introduced to county cricket may be mentioned E. Peate, whom he induced to play for the Yorkshire Gentlemen against Scar- borough, in the Carnival in 1878, when the Gentlemen were a bowler short. He did so well that he played for the Colts in the following year, and went straight into I I first-class cricket. For several years Mr. Carter arranged tlie Yorkshire Eleven for the Scarborough Festival, and it was he who first invited Lord Hawke to play for Yorkshire at Scarborough, and the year afterwards he took his place in the county team. Lord Hawke afterwards remarked to Mr. Carter that it was the best clay's work he ever did for him when he asked him to play for Yorkshire in that Scarborough week. (From the" York-shire Post")

V A L E T E , March, 1 9 2 3.

G. G. DUNN.—Mod. VI.; L.H. ; Ent. Jan., 1918; 2nd JXV., 1921-22-23 ; 2nd Crew, 1921-22 (bow) ; Corporal D.S.O.T.C. ; Capt,. of Gym., 1921-22-23.

H. B. HUDSON.—5a. ; L.H. ; Ent. Jan.. 1920.

D. P. BARHAM.—5a. ; L.H. ; Ent. May, 1920. 2nd XI., 1922.

P. A. WILKINSON.—5b. ; S.H. ; Ent. May, 1919.

K. M. LINDSLEY.— 5b. ; 2nd M.H. ; Ent. Sept.; 1920.

J. L. MACKINLAY.—5b. ; 2nd M.H. ; Ent. May, 1920.

J. B. D. OLIVER.—5b. ; S.H. ; Ent. Sept., 1920; list XV., 1922- 23.

P. T. WILSON.—5c. ; S.H. ; Ent, Jan., 1921.

A. ROBSON.—5c. ; S.H. ; Ent. Sept., 1919.

J. F. COLBECK—5c. ; S.H. ; Ent. May, 1920.

N. W. J. ANDERSON.—C.R. ; S.H, ; Ent. Sept., 1921.

W. A. BURNETT.—M.Ra. ; L.H. ; Ent. May, 1921 ; 2nd Crew (cox), 1921 ; 1st Crew (cox), 1922.

C. N. ROLLIN.—M.Ra, ; D.B. ; Ent. Jan., 1920.

J. M. V. PATERSON.-M.Rb. ; S.H. ; Ent. Jan., 1921 ; 2nd XV., 1923.

D. C. RENWICK.—4b. ; S.H. (S.B.) ; Ent. May, 1922. I I I

G. L. REAY.-4b. ; S.H. ; Ent. Sept., 1919.

J. A. ARNOTT. -III. ; S.H. (S.B.) ; Ent. May, 1922.

E. G. MOORE.—Transferred to D.B. from S.H.

AVETE, MAY, 1923.

A. H. BARBAR.—S.H. (S.); 4b. ; son of R. Barbar, Esq., Lowick Hall. Berwick-on-Tweed.

G. W. BECKMANN.—L.H. (S.B.) ; M.Rb. ; son of G. Beckmann, Esq., Exportstras.se 5 Riga, Latvia.

C. M. R. DENOVAN.—S.H. ; 4a. ; son of J. M. Denovan, Esq., 22, Lynedock Street, Glasgow, W.

F. R. DERRY.—L.H. (N.B.) ; M.Rb. ; son of F. A. Derry, Esq., 8, Marine Park, West Kirby, Cheshire.

T. R. ELLIOT.—S.H. (S.); M.Rb.; son of J. P. Elliot, Esq., Hindhope, Jedburgh.

R. H. FORSTER.—L.H. (G.); III. ; son of R. P. Forster, Esq., Idsley House, Spennymoor, Co. Durham.

D. G. FRENCH.—2nd M.H. (N.B.) ; CI. IV.; son of Dr. J. J. French, Deerness House, Esh Winning, Co. Durham.

H. H. V. HANS HAMILTON.—S.H. ; M.Ra. ; son of Squadron- Leader N. H. Hamilton, R.A.F., Camden Ridge, Southill Rd., Chislehurst, Kent.

R. M. HARLE.—D.B. III. ; son of C. Harle, Esq., Red Barns, Brancepeth, Co. Durham.

B. R. F. MACNAY.—L.H. (G.) ; IV. ; son of J. B. MacNay, Esq., The Hutch, Saltburn, Yorks.

J. J. NEESHAM.—L.H. (S.B.) ; 4b. ; son of J. Neesham, Esq., Northville, S. Parade, Whitley Bay.

W. H. NOBLETT.—S.H. (S.B.); IV. ; son of Rev. A. Noblett, Glenalla Rectory, Ray, Letterkenny.

A. G. PITRTON.—S.H. (N.B.) ; III. ; son of A. C. Purton, Esq.' Elderfield, Forest Hall, Newcastle, I I

R. W. SMEDDLE.—2nd M.H. (G.); IV. ; son of Dr. R. W. Smeddle, Napier House, New Shildon, Co. Durham.

L. J. P. SWABEY.—S.H. (S.B.) ; M.Ra. ; son of Col. W. S. Swabey, C.B., C.M.G.. C.B.E., Charnwood, Wilton Rd., Sals- bury.

A. T. WArTE.—S.H. (N.B.) ; III. ; son of H. M. Waite, Esq., 71, Osborne Rd., Newcastle.

G. N. WIGGINS.—2nd M.H. (G.) ; IV. ; son of C. Wiggins. Esq., 8, Trafalgar Terrace, Coatham, Redcar.

C. B. YOUNG. — 2nd M.H. (N.B.) , 4a. : step-son of A. W. Golightly, Esq., 29, Park Parade, Whitley Bay.

G.—The Grove. S.B.—0. South Bailey. S.—Struan. N.B.—27. North Bailey.