No. 6. Vol. 2. JUNE, 1903.

PRICE SIXPENCE. Entered at Stationers' Hall.] THE SCHOOL CAP BADGE.

The cap at present in use is plain black ; the badge, a photograph of which is shown above (actual size), is silver. The Arms are those of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers of London, the Governors of the School. ZTbe Colfeian,

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PAGE NOTES 37 ABRAHAM COLFE CLUB 41 COLFE CLUB NOTES 44 EARLY NOTICES OF THE SCHOOL ... 46 " TRULY COLFEIAN "—A NOTE _ 46 IN PIAM MEMORIAM 47 NOTES OF A "BUG-HUNTER AND WEED-GRUBBER," BY H. DlXON HEWITT, A.I.C „ 49 OLD COLFEIAN ATHLETICS 55 ALUMNI COLFENSES, BY LELAND L. DUNCAN, M.V.O., F.S.A...... 60 COLFE CLUB BALLADS, II—A BALLADE OF FOOTBALL, 1902-3 ... 68 ASSIMILATING " THE PUDDING," BY " Dio " 69 OUR LITERARY NOTEBOOK 70 CORRESPONDENCE 71 NOTICES 72

ILLUSTRATION. THE SCHOOL CAP BADGE Frontispiece Colfefan.

JLTHOUGH we admit to a certain feeling of disappointment at the failure of the scheme for the amalgamation of the various Old Colfeian Clubs we are of opinion that if this desirable end were to be brought about there should be as near unanimity as possible on the subject, and as this was not attainable it is perhaps just as- well to wait awhile. A cheery optimism pervaded the recom- mendations of the sub-committee, which was not shared by certain members who have made a special study of financial questions, but we should have liked to have heard some con- structive criticism. Each section must now prove its ability to maintain itself, and we hope all Old Colfeians will help one or other (if not all) of our spreading branches, viz.— THE ABRAHAM COLFE CLUB. Subscription, 2s. 6d. yearly. All Old Boys should at least belong to this Club, which enables them to keep in touch with one another by meeting at the Annual Dinner. THE COLFE (HOUSE) CLUB. Subscription, tos. yearly. The Club rooms are at 26 Leyland Road, Lee. They are extremely useful for meetings and social intercourse, and we think all Old Colfeians should support this portion of our complex machinery, which is the envy of every other Old Boy's Club. THE SPORTS GROUND, HORN PARK LANE. /. . x> s- **• Cricket Subscription 15 o Football ,, ... 10 o Tennis ,, Gentlemen ... i i o Tennis ,, Ladies ... 15 o Tennis Entrance Fee 50 Those who do not play will be welcomed as Honorary- Members and in return for their subscriptions will be invited to join the Club tea-table. Moreover, the Sports Ground is a very pleasant place on a summer's evening. 38 Cbe Colfelan

We have to chronicle the following:— J. Ball (O.C. 1890) has passed the Intermediate Examination for the London LL.B. J. P. Earnshaw, junior (O.C. 1889, &c.), has been admitted an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. E. F. Milton (O.C. 1894-99) nas passed the Intermediate Examination for the London M.B. W. T. Milton, M.B., M.S. (O.C. 1890, &c.), has now taken his M.D. (London). W. Woolfe Read (Guy's) (O.C. 1890-97) has completed his examinations and is now M.R.C.S., (England) and L.R.C.P., (London). Harold Selby Ruddle (O.C. 1887-91) has been admitted into partnership in the firm of Gurney Winter, Bartlett & Ruddle, Solicitors. Walter R. Shove (O.C. 1890, &c.) has been appointed Surveyor of Taxes at Boston, Lincolnshire.

We heartily congratulate our President, the Rev. George J. Bayley, M.A. (O.C. 1878-82), Wilberforce Missioner and head of the Cambridge House in South London, on his appointment to the vicarage of Holy Trinity, Woolwich, into the "real, actual and corporal possession" of which he was inducted in March. The parish contains a large working class population and the post is no sinecure. Old Colfeians who are not filling in some of their spare time in Lant Street might find an outlet for their energies at Woolwich. * * * Although some of us dabble a little in chess it is mostly at a very respectful distance that we follow our two leaders, the Rev. W. Hook Longsdon and C. H. Dodd. The latter has done excellent work for the game as honorary secretary and treasurer to the Lee Chess Club for several years. Pressure of work has compelled him to relinquish that post and we were glad to see that his labours were fittingly recognised by the members by the presentation of a valuable set of ivory chessmen. We rather wonder a chess corner has not been proclaimed at the Colfe Club.

In the last number we alluded to the retirement of Mr. F. W. Crane from the appointment of Clerk to the City of London Union. His great services in the cause of Poor Law administra- tion were fully set out in the " City Press " at the time and Mr. Cbc Ooitetan 39

Crane was not allowed to leave without an appreciation of his work, which took the form of a solid silver tea and coffee service, an old English cake basket and a George III silver tankard and silver spoons. Sunt freemia laudi. * * * But presentations are not always to usward and it is pleasing to be able to record that Mr. J. A. Anderson, J.P., of Faversham, whose Golden Wedding we noticed in our last number, has, in memory of that occasion, erected a stained glass window in Faversham Church and has invested the sum of ^"2,000 as an augmentation to the income of the vicar of that parish. * * * > The thanks of Colfeians are due to the Rev. Samuel Bickersteth, M.A., Vicar of Lewisham, not only for arranging for the Colfe Sermon in 1902, but also for his kindness in preaching it himself. As Mr. Colfe's successor he was specially desirous of marking the 25oth Anniversary of the foundation of the School, and many Past and Present turned their steps towards Colfe's Old Church on the evening of the i6th ot November, 1902. It seems a pity that this annual Commemoration cannot be made a regular school function. Why could it not take place at the School itself on the Sunday afternoon following Visitation Day ? * * * Those who remember Ernest Brabrook (O.C. 1877, &c.) will be glad to learn that after residing for some time in Omaha and other parts of the States, he has recently proceeded to Japan to take up an appointment offered him in that country. We wish him success in his new sphere. * * * Old Colfeians of the period around 1887 will remember Mr. Roland Bell, B.A., who subsequently became Headmaster of Huntingdon Grammar School. In recording a visit of General Sir John French to that school in November last, the newspapers recalled the fact that Mr. Bell is the only headmaster in the kingdom who has ever held a commission in the Army. He obtained a direct commission in the old s6th Foot at the youngest age possible, in 1875, served in India and at home and retired in 1882. * * # Another successful season is to be chronicled for the dances. They were held on i3th December, loth January, 2ist February and i7th April, and the numbers at each were 175, 190, 290 and 205 respectively. December and January were slightly below the bumper figures of the previous season, but February broke 40 Cbe Colfeian all previous records, numbers of applications for tickets having to be tearfully but resolutely refused. The picture of distraught committee men, not flinching from duty, but sternly disregarding pleadings for extra tickets is a touching one. The '' long night" in April is a new departure and evidently appreciated. The esprit-de-corps which characterises all O.C. under- takings is particularly noticeable in connection with the dances, and invaluable assistance is rendered to the Hon. Secretaries in their arduous duties. It is in this spirit that the success of the dances is built up and will be ensured in years to come. C. W. Everden, Hon. Secretary, is to be congratulated on the highly satisfactory outcome of his efforts, and J. E. Blacknell, E. A. Reed and A. E. S. Payne have every reason to be proud of the results of their enterprise in undertaking the catering on behalf of the Committee. Grateful thanks are due to the ladies who rendered assist- ance such as only fair hands can give. They modestly desire to remain unnamed, but this note would be incomplete without an appreciation of their kindly aid. * * # Amongst the musical items of Old Colfeian interest we must not forget to mention the very excellent concert at St. James's Hall on igth February when Prosper Burnett (O.C. 1877-81), in a selection from Bach, Fischer and Popper, gave evidence of his ability as a violoncellist. Ernest Dumayne, always ready to help at our concerts and always welcome, has been appointed solo tenor in the choir of the Collegiate Church of St. Saviour, Southwark. Frederic Leeds, Mus. Bac., has during the past winter acted as conductor to the Lewisham Choral Society, which brought a successful session to a close with a concert recital of " Faust." * * * We have to record the marriage of Martin Floyd (O.C. 1880-86) which took place on the 24th December, 1902, and of Conyers Baillie (O.C. 1883-85) on nth April, 1903. * * * At the request of some members we have asked our Naturalist Extraordinary to write a series of notes of what can be found within easy reach of the School, and he has very kindly drawn up a paper, part of which is printed in this number. Some of the happiest hours of our own schooldays were spent in similar pursuits and we shall be glad to organise an Old Colfeian Field Club if those interested will make their wishes known. Cbe doltetan

The Rev. W. Hook Longsdon has succeeded in paying off the cost of the lease on the common lodging house which he turned into a Vicarage, Mission House, and Lads' Club in 1898. We see that the Old Colfeian Dance Committee gave £$ and others connected with the School £29 145. 6d. out of the last £2^0. Our old schoolfellow asks us to convey his grateful thanks to all Colfeians who have helped and encouraged him. He still appeals for helpers in the Lads' Club and for a Secretary for the Men's Club who can attend two or three nights a week, also for garments, boots, etc., for the sales. Here, Colfeians, are opportunities for usefulness and for disposing of your " old clo'."

The Headmaster of Colfe's asks us to make known that he will be happy to show Old Boys over the School at any time by appointment at their convenience and to receive applications for tickets for Visitation Day and other events.

Hbrabam Colfc Club. THE ANNUAL DINNER, NOVEMBER 17™, 1902. It is now a good half-year since the Annual Dinner took place at the Trocadero Restaurant, and I have just been asked to describe it for the "Colfeian." It would be ungracious to complain of this tax on my memory in view of the honour bestowed in offering my humble lucubrations a place amongst such distinguished company, but if this account be wanting in any essential detail, the gentle reader will please bear in mind the cause above suggested, and not ascribe such haziness to any failure in my memorising or other faculties on the night of the dinner itself. The scene on arrival is one of considerable animation. Hurried must be the greetings with so many old friends to talk with, and there is a rushing to and fro as new-comers arrive and are recognised. Worried officials receive incoherent requests from members who wish to sit next to at least half-a-dozen contemporaries and opposite to about fourteen others, without being too far from the chairman or too near the service room. Soon comes the announcement "dinner is served," and the din of finding one's place is hushed when grace is said, and the serious business of the evening commences. 42 Gbe dolfefan

Looking round the tables it would seem that the change in time and place has proved fortunate, for a good hundred members and friends are present. This advance, however, is not proportionate with the increasing numbers at the School, of which Mr. Lucas presently tells us, and it might here be reiterated that a hearty welcome is given to any boy leaving the School who wishes to join the various Old Colfeian associations, " the existence of which," to quote Dr. Armstrong's remarks, "is of incalculable value, not only on account of the social meetings, but also by reason of the good resulting to the School." It is impossible to adequately chronicle here the many felicitous remarks that fell from the lips of "toasters" and " toastees." The Headmaster thanked the Old Boys for their kind—he might say affectionate—reception of the toast of the Governors and the School, proposed by Mr. Duncan. For himself it was a great pleasure to meet them, for he would yield to none in the work for the best interests of the Old Boys, which were perhaps best served by the development among the boys of habits of continuous useful work and the formation of ideals—a most difficult task—which would steer them tranquilly through the storms and shoals of life. The frequent visits of Old Boys for the comparison of points of view and for the planning of a course of solid after-school study were useful to himself as to them. He attached little importance to the acquisition of facts qua facts—too often a mere deadening process impeding clearness of thought and research work. The reference library was the great storehouse of facts, and this the boys were encouraged to use. A boy's point of view was essentially a thing to be respected and observed. Restrictions from without should be used as sparingly as a surgeon's knife. The governing hand must be from within. The thoughts and habits of the boys were to the teacher as substances to a chemist. Studies without pleasure were useless. Sports made an excellent servant but a bad master, and should only be viewed as a basis for higher mental work. Much that was labelled sport was quite vicious. The course of solid reading could not be too wide if care were taken to give it, where possible, a thoroughly experimental basis. But there was no merit in theory apart from practice. Visits to places of historic interest, to museums and picture galleries were of great value. Under Mr. Spencer and Mr. Lock, expeditions had been made so far afield as Canterbury Cathedral. ttbe Colfefan 43

In these days there flew about a vast amount of criticism, the greater part of it rubbish hatched by ignorance. The finest potential generals in the late war were to be found at the street corners—a case of Bill Adams and the Battle of Waterloo. But sensational statements and the use of wrong labels were characteristic of the age. Still they were welcome because a small portion was most useful and progress would be greatly hindered without free interchange of thought. Founded on a varied experience his strong convictions were that the best interests of the boys past and present were very near to the hearts of the Governors. He congratulated Mr. Duncan on the fine Magazine he had laid before them that evening. They were honoured by the presence of Professor Armstrong, for many of whose educational ideals he felt a strong sympathy. His was an example which they all might profitably keep before them. He, at any rate, concluded Mr. Lucas, had received much help from the consideration of the Professor's strenuous life-work. Professor Armstrong, who proposed the Chairman and the Club, spoke of the important position that the School now occupied, and hoped that the Governors would endeavour to keep it abreast with the needs of the district. The Club might be of the greatest value to the School if Old Boys were en- couraged to assist the Headmaster with the results of their o\vn experience in the world. It was essential if this country wished to maintain its position that we should learn to work more together. Rev. «G. J. Bayley, our President and Chairman, was ever ready with a suggestion or a word in the right place, so that the proceedings never flagged, and the toast of his health was enthusiastically received. His reminiscences of old school days were hugely enjoyed, particularly that concerning a certain nick-name which we will not mention. The Rev. W. H. Longsdon was in his happisst vein, lamenting the lack of marriages, which he expected the dances to remedy. The arrangers of the entertainment showed a catholic taste and, in providing something to please everyone, found as near as may be that each item was appreciated by all. Mr. T. J. Clare's musical sketch was a very finished performance and evoked a hearty recall. Grateful thanks are due to Ernest Leeds, J. H. Vercoe, L. L. Blacknell, B. E. Crosse, W. Clemow, and G. F. Gibb, for their very welcome contributions to the evening's enjoyment. Lastly, this account would not be complete without recognition being made of the services of the Hon. Sees., D'Arcy W. Denny, and John E. Blacknell. 44 Vbe Coltdart

A special general meeting of the Club was held on 23rd April to receive the report of a sub-committee, appointed by the Annual Meeting in November to consider the question of an amalgamation of the various Old Colfeian Clubs into one association. The scheme submitted provided for a continuance of the House Club and the Sports Ground, for which purposes, together with other incidental expenses, an income of ^130 a year would be required. The sub-committee estimated that this would be forthcoming from the subscriptions to the various athletic sections, the ordinary subscriptions, &c. It was unfortunate that the rules of the club necessitated so protracted a notice of the meeting being given that most members appear to have forgotten the date, and consequently this most important subject was discussed in a very " thin " house. L. L. Duncan moved the acceptance of the report and was seconded by C. H. Dodd. The financial aspect of the proposed arrangement was severely criticised by J. P. Larke, S. G. Nelson, and others, and on a division the scheme was rejected. For the present, therefore, matters remain in statu quo ante. The Committee, at a meeting held on loth March, instructed the Hon. Secretaries to approach the Headmaster with a view to arranging a conversazione in the School if possible after the Summer holidays. The programme, it, is hoped, will include a Progressive Whist Party, an innocent form of entertainment which seems to be always popular. At the same meeting H. M. Ross was deputed to arrange O. C. events at the School Sports.

Colfe Club Notes. The club rooms have been in constant demand during the past winter, and have been the scene of many pleasant re-unions. Few would wish to miss the gathering of the stalwarts after the football matches when the games are lost or won again in debate and good-humoured chaff bandied around against those who were not fortunate enough to shoot straight, tea being discussed the while as vigorously as the play. On one of these occasions, after an unsuccessful afternoon, the following couplet helped to restore the spirits of the team :— Professional bowlers at cricket, Are saying " Let's widen the wicket"; But Colfeian souls say "Widen the goals," '«Th*»n tHrr*' th»m th*» hall wi» ran Irirlr if t " With a fol de lol lol, &c. ttbe Colfeian 45

Three evenings, 24th January, i4th February, and 7th March, were set apart for Whist Drives, carried through with the usual Colfeian fervour. An attempt has also been made to cultivate the intellectual side of the Club life and certain Tuesdays were appointed for debates. We never suspected the Colfe nature of shyness until these debates came on, but there is no doubt of it. Such subjects as '' Betting and Gambling " (which out of respect to the Founder were declared reprobate) were more freely discussed, but too often the meetings resolved themselves into a friendly talk round the fire as the only way of inducing members to speak at all. However, a beginning has been made. Of all pleasant memories of the winter of 1902-3, perhaps- most cluster around the. Club Supper, commonly called " Unum Bonum Bustum," with which was fittingly celebrated Shrove Tuesday, 24th February. A supper had long been talked of, but the wildest dreams never came near the reality. If the Hors d'oeuvres were hors de combat, the Removes included such delicacies as Lingua Colfensis, Gallina Frigida, and Salade h. J.E.B.-et-d'E.A.R. The sweets in greatest demand were undoubtedly Cre'me d'Hornpark, Uiblie a la Uoblerie, and Compot Verifiluup. The choicest of fruit salads, cheese "cum celerio," dessert, Caf£ a la Club, and "lemonade "of peculiar brands all contributed to the table-load. We mention these things to add to the poignancy of the grief of all those who were not present. Supper ended ; a capital smoking concert followed, brought to a termination just before midnight by "Carmen Colfanum," with much cheering. Another new venture was the Club Concert organised by Ernest Dumayne, and held at the Lee Institute on nth March. It goes without saying that the programme was an extremely good one, and that, there was not a dull number, the audience showing its appreciation by repeated encores. The Club season was appropriately closed with a Ladies" Evening on 2nd May, when the members endeavoured to make some return to those ladies who have kindly patronised and helped the Colfe Dances during the winter. Progressive Whist filled up the first part of the programme, and after refreshments, an excellent concert was contributed by Messrs. Leeds and Dumayne. The Committee desire to record their best thanks to all those who have helped to make the various functions of the past winter the successes they certainly have been. 4* ttbe Colteian

Earls notices of tbe Scbool. Hasted, in his History of Kent, published in 1778, remarks as follows (Vol. i, page 77), after recording the foundation of the School by Abraham Colfe :— "This free School is now commonly called Blackheath School, and maintains a good reputation for learning and the education of youth." In a "New View of the Beauties of England," published in 1787, under a short description of Lewisham we read :— " On the declivity from Blackheath stands the Free School founded by the Rev. Abraham Colfe. It is now, and hath long since been a considerable boarding school, preserving at the same time the original institution." These early notices of Colfe's are very interesting, and the Editor would be glad to receive a note of any others.

Colfetan." Old Colfe boys in Clubland often describe one another as being "truly Colfeian"; this merely means that the gentleman in question likes value for his money, the fool and his money being soon parted. This virtue is instilled into every Colfe boy, not so much by the masters as by the boys themselves. It occurs in the noble art of bartering, from the beginning of its development in the crude new boy, who soqn learns to do his friends before they do him, right up to the head boy, who gains kudos among his chums and marks from the masters by his studied diligence.

There is perhaps a modicum of truth in the above explanation, which, by the way, we found on a half-sheet in the Colfe Club- rooms. ttbe Colfcian 47

3n plant flDemoriam. We regret to have to record the "passing" of four Old Colfeians, news of which has reached us since our last number. James Vogan was at the School in 1841, and was consequently a Prendergastian. After leaving school he resided for some years in Granville Park, and frequently visited his old Headmaster, who, not- withstanding his strictness, appears to have retained the affection of many of his boys. He migrated to Tanranga, New Zealand, in 1880, and died on 28th September, 1902. He took great interest in the West Kent Natural History Society, and when he left this country was made an honorary member. He was a good shot, and as a mechanic few amateurs were equal to him. One who was at school with him, in reporting his death to us, adds, " he was one of the best of fellows and a true friend."

The Rev. Ernest Alfred Gee, B.A., son of Mr. Samuel Gee, organist of St. Mark's, College Park, was born in July, 1863, and entered Colfe's on isth September, 1874. On his father's removal to Leek, in Staffordshire, Gee entered one of the silk firms for which that place is famous, but his spare time was devoted to Church work, to which he was always attached, and eventually deciding to take Holy Orders, he went to Hatfield Hall, Durham, where he received a licence in theology. He was ordained by the Bis- hop of Lichfield in 1889 to a curacy at Sneyd, and his work in that somewhat grimy town is spoken of in the highest terms. In 1896 he decided to join the Universities' Mission to Central Africa, and proceeded to Zanzibar. A hard worker—he never spared him- self—and during a visit to England two years ago he passed the necessary examinations, and took his B.A. degree at Durham. We heard from him last summer, and printed a portion of his letter in Number 5 of "The Colfeian," and the news of his death, which took place on June i ith, 1902, came as a shock to all his friends in this country. Old boys of his time will remember how par. ticularly good he used to be at languages, and it appears that this gift stood him in good stead in his 48 Cbe Coltetan

African Work. In only about three months it is stated he was able to preach in Swahili. A portrait and some letters from him appear in "Central Africa" for July and August, 1902, and writing in that magazine one who knew him well says, " I had a very high opinion of Ernest Gee, his loyalty to principle, his common sense, his cheerful manner won men's hearts, and he continued in a remarkable way an outlook on the broader purposes and work of life with infinite ease and almost love of facing its drudgeries and details." William Page Bodle, son of the late Mr. Edward Bodle, of Mapleton Lodge, Lewisham Hill, was born 7th June, 1868, and was at Colfe's from June, 1878, to July, 1883. He was killed in an accident on the Central South African Railway at Greylingstad, South Africa, on 25th September, 1902*. His two brothers, Edward (who was at Colfe's, 1877 to 1882) and Thomas (at Colfe's, 1882 to 1884) are both, alas! dead. Henry Hugh Sloley, elder son of Mr. R. W. Sloley, of Blackheath, was born 27th April, 1877, and joined Colfe's, 2oth January, 1891. On leaving School he entered his father's office, and became a chartered accountant (A.C.A.) in 1900. Devoted to organ music he took the afternoon services at Holy Trinity, Lee, from 1889, also frequently at St. Michael's, Blackheath, and subsequently was for four years organist and choirmaster at St. John's, Blackheath. In August, 1901, his health broke down, and he spent the winter at San Remo, acting as organist and choir- master of the English Church there. In July, 1902, he decided to proceed to the Transvaal, and early in the present year he was appointed acting accountant to the Financial Board of Control of Railways in the new colonies. An attack of enteric fever, slight at first, proved fatal, and he died on zyd February, 1903. An extremely good fellow in every sense of the word was Hugh Sloley, and we are not surprised to learn that in the short time he was in Johannesburg he had already made many friends. The quiet influence of such a life cannot but im- press itself on those with whom it is brought in con- tact, and though called early away a precious memory is left, for which we thank God and take courage. Cbe Colfeian 49

Tlotes of a "JSua-tmnter and TOleeo-Bromley to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Hastings. Even in its first mile or so it was formerly very interesting; as near as Southend occurred, and possibly still occur, many good things in the way of plants, insects and mollusca. Along the green banks by the ditch and footpath, Linaria vulgare (the yellow Toadflax) and Chcerofhyllum Anthriscus (the Burr Chervil) still grow, while the mill-pond, they say, affords good fishing. At any rate quite recently it yielded fishing of an- other sort, for during the recent alterations hundreds of the great shells of Anodonta cygnea (the Swan-mussel) were picked out of the mud left by the contractor's operations. Still, too, may many scarce species of mollusca be obtained from the stream and its banks; an enthusiastic Catford naturalist, well-known to me, having thus obtained nearly forty species. Among them 5° 3bc Colfetan the following are especially notable:—Velletia lacustris (the oval fresh-water limpet), Bythinia tentaculata, Valvata crtstata, Planorbis albus, Zonites alliarius, Z. fulvus, Z. crystallinus, Z. nitidus, Limax Icevis, Clausilia rugosa, and Carychium minimum. Sydenham Lane once had a pond which yielded Vivipara vivipara (the viviparous water-snail), now gone, but still to be found in some of the Crystal Palace Ponds. Whitefoot or Shrofield Lane on the left, and Hither Green to which it leads, were once favourite botanising and entomo- logising grounds; now, alas! "desirable villa residences" stand on the very spots where the members of the V.F.C. netted the "Painted Ladies" or crawled round the sugared tree-trunks by the light of a flickering bullseye lantern, to trap the moths in their drunken feast. (I mean the moths were drunk, not the Colfeians, it is needless to say). Even quite recently Whitefoot Lane gave to the entomologist such com- parative rarities as Calocampa vetusta (the Sword-grass moth), Calymnia diffinis (the white-spot pinion), Calymnia affinis, Xanthia citrago (the orange sallow), X. fulvago (the sallow), X. aurago (the barred sallow), X. ferruginea (the brick), Triph&na pronuba (the broad-border yellow underwing), and several others. As to botany the wild hyacinth and wood anemone are its chief ornaments, while the rarer if less attractive Daphne laureola (spurge laurel) grows in the game-preserves nearer Southend. Continuing on towards Bromley Hill we pass the rifle butts field, just beyond which is a field containing the source of a small stream which flows into the Ravensbourne. This field still supports a fine selection ofx wild flowers, including Spircea ulmaria (meadowsweet), Scabiosa succisa (devil's-bit scabious), Pimpinella saxifraga (burnet saxifrage), Rhinanthus crista- galli (yellow rattle), and Stachys Betonica (wood betony). This richness of flora seems to be due to the proximity of calcareous strata of the Woolwich series which probably are here at the surface, since in Lewisham we are on Ravensbourne Drift over- lying London Clay, while at Bromley the Blackheath gravel is the prevailing subsoil. In the water-cress beds near Southend Upper Mill, Glyceria aquatica (the reed manna-grass), Petasites vulgar is (butter-burr), and Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) still flourish. Near the foot of Bromley Hill we note an old wall made of masses of our only local stone, the " Sundridge Rock," probably obtained on the spot or from the old "Bromley Rock Pit." This rock is a hard conglomerate containing the black round pebbles of the Blackheath type of Lower London Tertiary Obe Colfefan s> together with the shells of Cyrena, etc., characteristic of the Woolwich type. This rock formed the "hard bands" through which the ill-fated Elmstead tunnel was blasted, and is at present being largely used for the "under-pitching" of the S.E. & C. Railway extensions. Having reached the top of Bromley Hill we note London Lane, on the left, leading to Plaistow (a name which both railway people and builders evidently wish us to forget), and on the right leading down into the valley a road towards Ravensbourne Station, where there is a good geological section showing the parting of Upper and Lower London Tertiaries. Bromley Town affords little to interest us, so we may hurry through its narrow streets as quickly as possible, noting on our way the roads to Hayes and Keston on our right and to Bickley on the left, until we come to a pond on the right-hand side of Bromley Common. This humble piece of water contains the curious pondweed named Zannichellia palustris and the some- what rare bivalve mollusc, Sphcerium lacustre; while a pond on the other side > of the road gives Lemna polyrhiza (the great duckweed), and another scarce shell, Planorbis spirorbis. The strip's of common along the road here, known collectively as Farnborough Commons, give the pretty blue Jasione montana (sheeps-bit), and the queer little chickweed variously known as Cerastium quaternellum or Mcenchia erecta. About here, too, we probably see the first broom-bushes, said to have given the market-town its name, Broomy-lea. A little further we come to Farnborough, obviously another botanically-named place, viz., Fern-borough ; and then down the steep hill into Green-street Green, one of the three or four places so-named in Kent, just before reaching which the road from Orpington and the Grays joins us. Farnborough is/ a most excellent place for the entomologist, but most of its species come more naturally under the head of the adjacent parish of Keston, and will so be mentioned in due course. I will only mention three specially rare moths which we're taken on the Farnborough side, viz., Lobofhora viretata, Xylina semibrunnea, and Catocala Fraxim (the Clifden Nonpareil). At Green-street Green the Chehopodium Bonus-Henricus (Mercury Goosefoot) occurs, a plant always associated in my mind with old monastic gardens, one of which may possibly have been here. We now commence a long gentle ascent to Halstead Station, along a road not remarkable for its natural production, though skirted on either side by likely-looking country. One of the turnings on the right to Halstead Village contains the pretty 52 Cbe Oolfeian little Geranium striatum, a " cranesbill" introduced from North America. Passing Halstead Station (or Knockholt to which the name has been altered, an even more misleading title), we shortly reach the top of another misnomer, the so-called "Poll Hill," really Sepham Hill, and commence to descend into a region which every moment becomes more sylvan and picturesque in character. On the right slopes up in steep acclivity the splendid beech- woods known as Great Stockholm, under the leafy shade of which thrives that curious shell, Helix lapicida ; while on the left the ground falls away almost precipitously behind the beech- trunks to a lower road, and then down again to the Darenth Valley with its two railway lines and central stream, beyond which the opposite hills rise in the direction of Shoreham and Otford. On these shaded and sheltered slopes many species of orchids flourish, such as Orchis pyramidalis, Ophrys apifera (the bee orchis), Gymnadenia conopsea (the scented orchis), Epipactis latifolia (the Helleborine), and Cephalanthera grandiflora (the white Helleborine). Near the bottom of the hill is a great chalk-pit where many interesting fossils have been found, and high up above it, behind the trees, is one of the grim silent mounds in the chain of forts which encircle London against the would-be invader. We now rapidly pass through the not too salubrious village of Dunton Green, noting the brickfields beyond the station where the Gault clay is burnt; the pits where it is dug affording all the characteristic fossils of the Folkestone exposure, but possessing the advantage of being within 18 miles of London. Crossing the Darenth at Longford Mill we are soon at Riverhead, and then shortly afterwards at Sevenoaks, the turning point of nearly all our trips in this direction, especially to pedestrians. Notwithstanding its beautiful surroundings, the immediate vicinity is not good hunting ground, but if we retrace our steps a little way, past the suburb of Greatness near the Bat and Ball station, we soon get on the road to Seal, where several rare plants are found, viz., Pimpinella major, Agropyrum caninum, Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's seal), etc. Passing over the lofty Chart, a rare pull on a hot summer's day, we again descend towards Ightham, a village noted for its moated grange, two miles distant, but quite as noted among antiquaries and geologists as the home of " Ben " Harrison, the pioneer in the search for Eolithic man and his weapons. These men he supposes to have inhabited the great Wealden Plateau before the incoming of the Great Ice Age, which froze the life out of most of them, and of every other living thing in Western Europe. Cbe Oolfefan 53

Striking the Kingsdown road, another long ascent has to be undertaken along a beautiful lane where Campanula Trachelium (nettle-leaved bell-flower), Stachys palustris (Marsh woundwort), and Atropa Belladonna (Dwale or deadly nightshade) grow in luxuriant profusion. By this route we unavoidably miss the ancient and romantic village of Otford, and practically also Shoreham, though we touch the most productive part of the latter. Otford is well worth a visit, however; Becket's (vulgarly Bucket's) well and the old castle are points of interest, added to which the adjacent hills were the scenes of at least two sanguinary fights in the good old days of the Heptarchy. At White Hill, above Shoreham, some capital finds have been made; plants, Aceras anthropophora (the green man orchis), Daphne Laureola (spurge laurel); mollusca, Helix pomatia (edible snail), Pupa marginata. On the opposite hill towards Halstead the Gentiana amarella (felwort gentian) is abundant, also Asperula Cynanchica (squinancywort), Blackstonia perfoliata (perfoliata yellow-wort) and nearly all the same orchids that we found on " Poll Hill" slopes. The next village of Eynesford is also very picturesquely situated and the River Darenth between the two places is both beautiful and productive of beautiful objects. Plants, Valeriana dioica (marsh valerian), Orchis incarnata, Cardamine amara (bitter-cress), Caltha palustris (marsh marigold); mollusc, Neritina fluviatilis. The river here, too, contains the rare fresh-water zoophyte Plumatella repens and the sponge Spongilla fluviatilis. Past Eynesford the next place is Farningham, still following the river ; between these places the rare plant Galium Anglicum occurs. There is a fine old bridge at the top of the village whence the fish in the clear water far below can be readily seen ; by the way, the Darenth is the trout stream of Kent. After Farningham the road becomes less interesting as Swanley Junction is approached, nor is the stretch between there and Crockenhill much better. However, at St. Mary Cray a detour should be made into the woods or even to St. Paul's Cray Common, and if so a look-out should be kept for Adoxa Moschatellina (the Moschatel) in the former, and for the brilliant Cicindela campestrio (tiger beetle) on the latter. Foots Cray and Bexley are also in themselves not very striking, but near them is Joyden's Wood with two good plants, Convallaria majalis (lily of the valley), and Callitriche stagnalis; also some good moths as Calligenia miniata (the rosy footman), and Epione apiciaria (the bordered beauty). Lastly there are the mysterious Dene-holes or Dane-holes, a still 54 3be CoUetan unsolved puzzle to the antiquary, and one which has given rise to many ingenious theories. New Eltham and Sidcup afford a good many opportunities for naturalising, but nothing fresh to what has been mentioned before; in fact we are getting too near town for new things. At Eltham and thereabouts I spent many an afternoon years ago " bush-whacking" for moths or plant-hunting, but very few rarities are to be got there now. You may save yourself the trouble of looking for the Hutchinsia petree, which Dillenius planted on Eltham Churchwall, as the wall was demolished forty years ago. I didn't know this when I looked for it in vain. At Lee London really begins, so we make the best of our way back, remembering, however, that even here but a year or so back many good things were to be got. I well remember in my schooldays going to the " Dragon Fly Hole " near Burnt Ash to catch the large Aeschnas (vulgarly, " Horsestingers"). And so at last we get back after a ramble of some thirty miles—a very stiff walk indeed, and one better done in sections, or by the aid of short railway trips, or entirely by wheel. The rider of " Shanks' mare," however, has the advantage of being able to take short cuts through footpaths or across open country; by this plan, too, far better opportunities are afforded of real nature-study than when on the King's highway. Our next ramble ought to be to Keston, vi& Beckenham and Wick- ham, and then through Downe, Cudham and Leves Green to Fairchilds, Chelsham, Farley, Aldington and Croydon, but this route must be " continued in our next." H.D.H.

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THE PLAYERS, 1902-3. BERT. WATERFIELD (centre-half).—Captain. H. A. WHIBLEY (goal).—Was only found half-way through the season, but since then has done good service and will no doubt turn out very smart indeed, as he uses his hands well. Was chosen for'the Rest of the League againt the Champions. SIDNEY WELLS (back).—Was unfortunately "crocked" after Christmas, so hardly showed his true form. His dash is greatly missed. GEORGE WELLS (back).—Appeared very regularly until the end of the season. Has played some very good games, but does not seem to have got into condition, and consequently has not shown quite his old form. STANLEY BAKER (back).—Only came into the team when Sidney Wells was " crocked," but has most ably filled the vacancy, and if he can only make up his mind that back is his position instead of wanting to play centre-half, he will make a very fine player. Though slow, is a safe kick and keeps a cool head. ED. MILTON (right-half).—The disappointment of the year, as great things were expected of him. The few games he played were good, as he uses his head as well as his feet. A bad ankle kept him out of most of the matches. H. M. TAYLOR (left-half).—One of our most energetic players. He is a hard-worker, very keen and never gives in. Has filled back position very creditably at times. Should perhaps keep the ball more on the ground when feeding his forwards. H. G. DUMAYNE (outside-right).—Is so energetic that he wanted at the beginning of the season to do too much. He filled a new position very well indeed. He is always a little terror to the biggest of backs, as he has never had enough. Was chosen for the Rest of the League and thoroughly deserved it. C. F. FRASER (inside-right).—Did not join until late in the year. Is a very hard worker and does not shirk. Has played some extremely good games, especially against his old club-mates, Lee. H. BILLS (centre-forward).—Another late comer. Has filled centre position very well, as he knows where the goal is. Will do better for us next year. Ubc Oolteian

A. C. DENNY (inside-left).—Our shootist! but unluckily lost his shooting boots until the last match or two. Did a good deal more work in the field than when playing outside-left in former years. A most regular member. L. H. BLACKNELL (outside-left).—Our clever man—sometimes brilliant—but does not take his fair share of work. His centres are good, but when tackled is too easily put off the ball. Should imagine himself heavier than his opponent and would do better. PERCY IRONSIDE (forward).—Unfortunately twisted his knee early in the year when he was just getting into true form. Our position in the South-East London League is not much altered, though we only scored 6 points as against 11 the year before. We understand that Eltham are resigning from both divisions, and that Oaklands and 3rd Kent R. G. A. (Vols.) have been admitted. We have decided not to enter a team for the matches in the 2nd division, and the West Kentians fill the vacancy. We supplied two representatives—H. A. Whibley (goal) and H. G. Dumayne (outside-right), in the annual match between the Champions and the Rest of the League, which was played at Well Hall, on April 4th, Eltham winning by 6 goals to 3. The and XI opened with a flourish of trumpets and a very good team indeed, but not content with the vacancies caused from time to time by filling up the ist XI gaps, they instituted a casualty list themselves. Payne broke a collar bone—or rather someone broke it for him—and this promising young athlete was rendered hors-de-combat for a period. Young, on his doctor's advice, had to give up the game, and Wellman was frequently to be found on the injured list. Two and twenty matches were played, two more than last year, the same number being won (10) and drawn £3), lost games being increased from 7 to 9. However, this is still a very good record and reflects great credit on those members who stuck to the team when players were none too numerous. Claude Baker, Kenneth Ironside, A. E. S. Payne, T. Simons and W. H. Watson assisted their Captain most regularly. We were again very unfortunate in being unable to get together representative teams for the League fixtures and heavy odds, as regards numbers, had but too often to be conceded to our opponents. We might mention several who come under the head of non-starters, rather than old-age pensioners, but will here content ourselves with a word of caution to these gentry to be wary in the future or their names will duly appear emblazoned in many colours in the football " Slack List." ttbe Ooifetan 59

CRICKET SECTION. We open this heading to remind those who have not yet joined of our existence and to assure them that all Old Colfeian cricketers will be welcome. The season started with a brilliant victory: may we have many such to record in our next number! TENNIS SECTION. The courts, in first-rate order, were opened on the gth May, when the weather behaved in a most unseemly fashion. Tourn- aments have been arranged, and altogether the season promises to be a most enjoyable one. SWIMMING. Old Colfeians are mustering pretty strongly in the Lewisham Swimming Club, on the committee of which we are well repre- sented. We would urge all our swimmers to join. THE SPORTS GROUND. The expense of the ground for rent, grass cutting, &c., for the year is estimated at £70. This has been apportioned amongst the sections as follows:—Footbalf^as, Cricket £20, Tennis £25. Arrangements have been made for keeping the tennis courts in order and for cutting the grass for cricket. We hope, too, to see our sheep grazing scheme carried into effect this year. The working expenses and income last year were as follows:— OUTLAY. £ s. d. INCOME. £ &. d. Wages and Labour 10 16 5 Tennis . IO 0 O Stationery and Postage 10 3 Cricket 730 Sundries and Repairs .. 3 o 10 Football ... . 10 e o Rent 40 o o „ School 10 0 0 Insurance S 6 Catering Profit 300 Tickets and Grou idSu s. 18 o Hay Sold ... 15 o Balance . 12 17 o "54 '3 ° £54 13 o i^H^^H^ We have to thank Mr. H. A. Gifford (O;C. 1873-9) for his kindness in sending a donation of £1 i o towards the initial expenses. The concert yielded £$, 60 tEbe Colfdan

Hlumni Colfcnsea, BEING THE REGISTER OF SCHOLARS EDUCATED AT COLFE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL. [T is a matter for very great regret that no lists of the boys educated at Colfe's during the first two hundred years of its existence have sur- vived. The present school register commences in 1857 and until recently no names previous to that date were known. It has, however, been found possible to rescue the names of just over one hundred earlier scholars and these are here printed as a first instalment of Alumni Colfenses. Any additions to this scanty record will be very welcome. As the School in the i8th century is spoken of as "a considerable boarding-school" it is not unreasonable to suppose that a pro- portion of the scholars attained some distinction in after life and it ought not to be therefore impossible to extend the lists in some measure.

Names obtained from British Museum, Add. MS., iof>oa fol. 24, &c., being original reports from the various parishes of boys elected to the School. WILLIAM AVERY, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. THOMAS CORDALL, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. Granted an Exhibition to King's College, Cambridge, by the Leathersellers' Company in 1657. B.A., 1660, M.A., 1664. LEWIS MERIDETH, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. EDWARD JONES, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. JOHN WHITTNEY, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. In School list of 26th May, 1657. JOHN LANEERE, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. LYONELL PRICE, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. WILLIAM BANISTER, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. THOMAS DAVISON, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. FRANCIS CHARLTON, of Greenwich. Elected 24th April, 1653. JOSEPH TILL, son of Joseph Till, of Eltham, deceased. Elected 24th April, 1653. Had left in May, 1657. Cbe Oolfettn 61

JOHN BROWNE, son of Edward Browne, of Eltham. Elected 34th April, 1653. THOMAS FOSTER, son of Thomas Foster, of Deptford. Baptised* 5th March, 1644-5. Elected Easter, 1656. Had left in May, 1657. THOMAS MALORY, son of the Rev. Thomas Malory, vicar of Deptford. Baptised gth June, 1647. Elected Easter, 1656. THOMAS BARNARD, of Deptford. Elected Easter, 1656. Thomas Barnet, probably the same, is in School list of 26th May, 1657- GEORGE KENDALL, of Deptford. Elected Easter, 1656. JOSEPH EAST, of Deptford. Elected Easter, 1656. JAMES CRUCHLY, of Deptford. Elected Easter, 1656. He was son of James and Margaret Cruchly and was baptised, at Deptford, 3ist May, 1643. JACOB BRANDT, son of Mr. Marcus Brandt, of Deptford. Baptised 6th February, 1644-5. Elected Easter, 1656. In School list of a6th May, 1657. THEOPHILUS KENDALL, of Deptford. Elected Easter, 1656. ROBERT SHALES, son of Henry Shales, of Deptford. Baptised 9th July, 1646. Elected Easter, 1656. In School list of 26th May, 1657. MARK PALMER, son of John and Jane Palmer, of Deptford. Baptised isth September, 1641. Elected Easter, 1656. HENRY PALMER, son of Richard Palmer, of Woolwich, butcher. Elected c. 1656. JOHN HANKIN, son of John Hankin, of Woolwich, butcher. Elected c. 1656. The following names are also from Add., MS., 10602 (British Museum), being a list of boys in the School on 26th May, 1657. JAMES SIMONS, of Lewisham. At School 26th May, 1657. WILLIAM PALMER, of Lewisham. At School 26th May, 1657. THOMAS WARD, son of Thomas Ward, of Lee. Baptised 22nd March, 1645-6. At School 26th May, 1657. JOHN WHITE, of Lee. At School 26th May, 1657. HUGH GOULDEN, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. ISAAC SKILTON, of Greenwich. At School a6th May, 1657. * The date of baptism has been given When available (birth dates were then not recorded). From a comparison it will be observed that the age of entry was, on an average, 10. 62 t»e Colfeian

WILLIAM HILL, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. SWINVEN COLLINS, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. JOHN REYNOLDS, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. ROBERT WHITE, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. TRUE HART, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. MATTHEW WALKEB, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. THOMAS LLOYD, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. EDWARD NEWTON, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. JOB CLARIDGE, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1637. THOMAS ASWELL, of Greenwich. At School 26th May, 1657. JONATHAN BILTON, of Deptford. At School 26th May, 1657. JOHN REYNER, of Deptford. At School 26th May, 1657. JOHN BOWYER, of Woolwich. Had left in May, 1657. JOHN PALMER, of Woolwich. Had left in May, 1657. ROBERT SHORTHOSE, of Woolwich. Had left in May, 1657. BENJAMIN BREWER, of Deptford. Had left in May, 1657. HUGH CLEMENS, of Deptford. Had left in May, 1657. WILLIAM TYLER, eldest son of William Tyler, of Deptford. Elected April, 1662. (Recorded in Governors' Minute Book of that year). The following names are obtained from the Governors' Minute Books, and the admission Registers of Colleges, &c. EDWARD LLOYD, third son of Sir Charles Lloyd, Bart., of Bucklersbury, London. Admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge, 28th June, 1662, aged 16. He presented copies of Euripides and Sophocles to the Library, 2oth August, 1661. SAMUEL ALDERSON, son of John Alderson, of Deptford. Baptised 26th February, 1649-50. Entered September, 1661. Granted an Exhibition 2ist May, 1667, to Emmanuel College, Cam- bridge. M.A., 1673. Rector of St. James's, Garlickhithe. Died 1696. JOHN HUGHES, granted an Exhibition from 1668 to 1674. He appears to have proceeded to Jesus College, Cambridge, and to have taken his degrees B.A., 1671, M.A., 1675. CHARLES RUTLAND, son of William Rutland, leatherseller, "one of Mr. Colfe's scholars," was granted an Exhibition from 1669 to 1676, but his name does not occur in the University lists as having taken a degree. Possibly he may have studied at one of the Inns of Court. (Ebe Colfefan 63

WILLIAM MILLINGTON, son of Peter Millington, of Holme on Spalding Moor, Yorkshire) a nephew of Mr. Marmaduke Millington, Headmaster, granted an Exhibition 1670 to Emmanuel College, Cambridge. B.A., 1673, M.A., 1677. ROBERT WATSON, son of Robert Watson, of East Greenwich,, surgeon, deceased, granted an Exhibition 3Oth April, 1674, which he held until 1679, but his name does not occur in the University lists as having taken a degree. He was bailiff of the Manor of Greenwich. In 1701 he received a faculty for a pew in Greenwich Church, when it is stated "he is a person of good note and reputation, and hath a wife and family, and been an inhabitant for a considerable number of years." (Bishop of Rochester's Register). WILLIAM THOMAS, son of William Thomas, of East Greenwich, woodmongerpgranted an Exhibition 1675 to Emmanuel College, Cambridge. B.A., 1678, Fellow, 1681, M.A., 1682. Vicar of Brompton Regis, Somerset. THOMAS KING, son of John King, of Greenwich, surgeon, deceased, granted an Exhibition 1676 to Trinity College, Cambridge. Scholar 1679, B.A., 1680, M.A., 1684. Vicar of Over, Cambs., 1684 until his death in 1714. SALUSBURY CADE, son of Nathaniel Cade, "late of Lewisham,. deceased, and Katherine, his widow, who is living," granted an Exhibition 6th June, 1678. Trinity College, Oxford, B.A., 1681, M.A., 1684, M.B., 1687, M.D., 1691. Physician to St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Died 1720. (See Dictionary of National Biography). JAMES COWES. Received silver pen for his Disputation on Visitation Day, 6th June, 1678. JOHN BRADLEY. Another senior boy, on 6th June, 1678, when he received a silver pen for his Disputation. RICHARD COOK, son of Richard Cook, of Greenwich, "mercatoris."' Admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge, 7th August, 1680, aged 17. LAWRENCE HOWELL, son of John Howell, late of Deptford, deceased, granted an Exhibition 3Oth June, 1681. Jesus College, Cambridge, B.A., 1684, M.A., 1688. A celebrated Non-Juror. Died in Newgate for his opinions 1720. See Dictionary of National Biography. THOMAS GARDINER, born at Bristol, son of Thomas Gardiner, of Lee, gentleman, granted an Exhibition 1682. Admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge, 3Oth June, 1682, aged over 17. B.A., 1685, Fellow, 1688, M.A., 1690. ttbe Oolfetan

SHADRACK BLUNDELL, son of Nicholas Blundell, of Greenwich, meatman. The senior boy in 1682, when he took part in the Disputations. He was granted an Exhibition in 1683 and was admitted to the Inner Temple 1684. He died 1735. NICHOLAS HARDING. A senior boy in 1682, when he took part in the Disputations, and again in 1683. CHRISTOPHER GARDINER. A senior boy in 1682, when he took part in the Disputations, and again in 1683. SNELLING THOMAS, son of Mr. Richard Thomas, of Deptford, was baptised there 23rd May, 1669. A senior boy in 1683, when he took part in the Disputations. He was High Sheriff of Kent 1706, and was Knighted on 251(1 September, 1714, when he formed one of a deputation from the county to congratulate George I on his accession to the throne. He died igth January, 1719, and was buried with much pomp in Maidstone Church. He married twice. By his first wife, a Miss Holden, he had two sons—Richard, born 1691, and Snelling, born 1695 (the latter died in 1722)— and one daughter, Margaret, who married Sir Henry Hicks (High Sheriff of Kent in 1734). By his second wife, Anne, daughter of Mr. John Lamb, of Maidstone, who survived him, he had two daughters, Anne and Bethsheba. JOHN HALL, son of Henry Hall, of Deptford, surgeon, granted an Exhibition 1685. Clare College, Cambridge, M.B., 1689. Admitted to Priest's Orders i7th February, 1705-6, and on the following day to the Vicarage of Erith. Add., MS., 11819, fol. 216. Died 1714. GEORGE FULLER. A senior boy in 1685, when he took part in the Disputations. GEORGE THURLOE, son of William Thurloe, of Gravesend, baker. A senior boy in 1685, when he took part in the Disputations. Admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge, 22nd June, 1686, aged 16. Mr. Thurloe, in 1684, presented copies of Demos- thenes and Herodotus to the Library. WILLIAM MANSFIELD. A senior boy in 1685, when he took part in the Disputations. He was son of Richard Mansfield, of Deptford, and was baptised there 9th June, 1671. EDWARD LAKE. A senior boy in 1685, when he took part in the Disputations. WILLIAM TROTTER, son of the Rev. Edward Trotter, M.A., Vicar of Lewisham. After three years at Lewisham School he went to Charterhouse, but was granted a Colfe Exhibition in 1687. Cbe Colfdan 65

HENRY SHEPPY, son of Thomas Sheppy, gentleman, of Greenwich. Granted an Exhibition aand May, 1690. Trinity College, Cambridge, Scholar, 1693, B.A., 1693, M.A., 1696. Rector of Postwick, Norfolk, Died a6th February, 1739-40, in his 64th year. On his tombstone are the words " He was a Person of Learning and Integrity and much esteemed by all who knew him." HENRY RAINES, son of Sir Richard Raines, Knt., of Greenwich. Admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge, 7th June, 1693, aged 16, LL.B., Trinity Hall, 1698. LL.D., 1703. Chancellor of Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry. Died 1734. RICHARD MORPHEW, son of Richard Morphew, of Lewisham, was chosen 3Oth April, 1694, to proceed from the English School to the Grammar School. PETER CALF, son of Peter Calf, Esq., of London. Admitted Fellow Commoner, St. John's College, Cambridge, 2oth May, 1698, aged 16. HENRY ARCHER, of Greenwich, granted an Exhibition loth May, 1704. Clare College, Cambridge, B.A., 1707, Fellow, 1709, M.A., 1711, D.D., 1724. Rector of Mersham, Kent, and Vicar 'of Faversham. Died 1744. He married Charlotte, daughter of the Very Rev. George Stanhope, D.D., Vicar of Lewisham and Dean of Canterbury. DAVID MOSSOM, son of Thomas Mossom, of Greenwich, chandler, granted an Exhibition aoth February, 1704-5. Admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge, 5th June, 1705, aged 16. THOMAS WELHAM, described as " once a scholar in this School," gave a copy of Martialis Epigrammata to the Library, 2nd July, 1701. Possibly the Thomas, son of Thomas Welham, of London, gentleman, who matriculated Wadham College, Oxford, i Qth October, 1693, aged 18. B.A., from Merton College, 1697,B.C.L., 1700, D.C.L., 1704. (Foster.) Registrar of the Prerogative Office. Died 27th January, 1729. JOHN SMITH, described as " lately of this School and a boarder," presented books to the Library, ist August, 1710. Probably the John, son of John Smith, of Lee, gentleman, who matriculated Merton College, Oxford, 24th October, 1710, aged 17. (Foster). CHARLES MOSELY, described as "lately of this School and a boarder," presented books to the Library in 1711. Probably the Charles Moseley, son of Charles Moseley, of London, gentleman, who matriculated Merton College, Oxford, 8th December, 1711, aged 15. B.A., 1715, M.A., 1718. Vicar of Maiden, Surrey, 1739, until his death in 1760. 66 Sbe Oolfefan

THOMAS MISSENDEN, described as " lately of this School and a boarder," presented books to the Library in 1711. Probably the same Thomas Missenden, who took his B.A., 1714, M. A., 1718, and was Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge. THOMAS WHITE, gentleman, of Blackheath, presented Clarendon's History of the Civil War to the Library; within each volume is written "Jan., 1712, Ex Dono Tho. White, de Blackheath, in parochia Greenovici, hujus Scholse non ita pridem Alumni." NATHANIEL HILLS, Principal Surgeon to the King's Dockyard at Woolwich, " hujus Scholse Alumni," gave a copy of Bonanni " Delle Antiche Siracuse" to the Library about the year 1726. He died 1758 and was buried in Lee Churchyard. In his will, proved I3th September of that year [Prerogative Court of Canterbury 267 Hutton] he speaks of his pension " of ^150 for a 57 years service with what may be due from the Navy Office." He and his brother William Hills, of Staple Inn, and his cousin Christopher Mason, of Green- wich, are mentioned by Henry Raines (see above) in the latter's will as "cousins." To Christopher Mason, Esq., of Greenwich " my cousin german," Nathaniel Hills leaves " the full bottles in the cellar," and, "to his son Christopher now at sea the plain silver tankard, which was given him by the University of Cambridge in regard oi his abilities as a young student." All the above were probably Colfeians. JOHN NEWTON, of Deptford, "a free scholar of the foundation," was granted an Exhibition on aoth July, 1709, on his pro- ceeding "to Eaton School." He was elected a scholar at Eton, July, 1710, being then aged 14. He eventually went to King's College, Cambridge, B.A., 1718, M.A., 1722. ROBERT TALBOT, of Greenwich, granted an Exhibition June, 1712. Clare College, Cambridge, B.A., 1715, Fellow, 1718, M.A., 1719. Rector of Stone, Kent. Died 1754. WILLIAM JACKSON, granted an Exhibition 1716. Pembroke Col- lege, Cambridge, B.A., 1719. TRISTRAM LAND, of Greenwich, granted an Exhibition May, 1720. Clare College, Cambridge, B.A., 1723, Fellow, M.A., 1727. Vicar of Furneux Pelham, Herts. Died 1765. WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, son of William Hutchinson, of Greenwich, granted an Exhibition June 1724. Clare College, Cambridge, B.A., 1727, M.A., 1731. Rector of Haseleigh, Essex. Died 1760. HENRY WASHINGTON, son of Benjamin Washington, of Penrith, Cumberland, granted an Exhibition June, 1733. Queen's College, Oxford, matriculated 5th July, 1733, aged 16. B.A., 1737, M.A., 1741. (Foster). Cbe Coltcian 67

JOSEPH BKTTS, son of Joseph Betts, of Deptford, gentleman,* granted an Exhibition June, 1736, matriculated nth October, 1736, aged 18. University College, Oxford, B.A., 1740, M.A., 1743. Savilian Professor of Geometry, Oxford. Died 1766. From this date no further Exhibitions were granted. The following boys were elected i7th August, 1738, by the vicar and officers of the parish of Greenwich :— ROBERT WALKER, son of John Walker. JAMES MEADER, son of Bridget Meader, widow. ALEXANDER ATCHESON. JOHN JOYNER, son of John Joyner. RALPH WILKERSON, son of Zebulan Wilkerson. JOHN WILLSON, son of Edward Willson. and the following on 6th September, 1738. ROBERT JOHNSON. JOHN JONES. WILLIAM POLLETT. On the 3rd March, 1744, all the Greenwich places on the foundation were vacant, and the following were then elected :— TRISTRAM, son of Mary WILKINSON, widow, aged about 9. MATTHEW, son of Luke BLUNT, carpenter, aged about 10. GEORGE, son of MURRANT, widow, aged about—. JAMES, son of John KELLY, labourer, aged about 8. RICHARD, son of George FLETCHER, labourer, aged about 10. RICHARD, son of Stephen ADAMS, cooper, aged about 10. JOHN, son of John SANHAM, labourer, aged about 9. , son of John HARRARD, basketmaker, aged about 9.

WILLIAM WILLIAMS, son of Richard Williams, of Ystrad Meurig, and nephew of the Rev. William Williams, M.A., Head- master, is mentioned in the latter's will, dated 7th February, 1793, as, " now at School with me," and he left him ^30 a year for ten years for his education. jTo be continued}.

* His baptism is thus entered in the Registers of St. Nicholas, Oeptford " zist Sept., 1718, Joseph, son of Joseph Betts, Shipwt. on the Green." 68 tTbe Cotteian

dolfe Club II—A BALLADE OF FOOTBALL, 1902-3. Some fragments of paper, carefully concealed behind a board in the Pavilion, on being pieced together, were found to contain the following. The author's name is missing. If he will communicate with us we shall be happy to make it known in our next number. Fifteen Sods of Colfe start the season well, Eleven men to play the game and four their ranks to swell; Eleven Old Colfeians playing versus Lee, One comes a cropper and dislocates his knee, Fourteen Colfeians hie to Mottingham, Eleven still to play the game, and three to push the " pram "; Eleven Old Colfeians playing rather rough, One of them gets carted off, having had enough. Thirteen Colfeians playing in the North, Two look on and cheer them as the rest to play go forth ; Eleven Old Colfeians vanquishing the Saints, Two are sadly mangled, but " form " forbids complaints. Eleven Old Colfeians resume a little later, All now must play the game, and none can act spectator; Eleven Old Golfeians playing down in Kent, One all too soon to the right-about is sent. Then ten Colfeians trying to hold their own, Three break an arm or two and one a collar-bone; Half-a-dozen Colfeians, of all save pluck bereft, Attend a " Bonum Busttim," and, alas! not one is left.

Fifteen Sons of Colfe damaged beyond measure, All swear there's nothing like a football match for pleasure. Gbe oolfelan 69

assimilating "Ube putting." OW many of us buy a paper, except it contains news of our particular recreation ? Is it more often than the betting man buys the "Church Times," or the parson a yellow card? (I have heard of a man turning '' bookie " in order to raise the morale of the ring, with the idea in his head that those who have- most influence with the mass are those who by making themselves one with them are more able to appreciate their little joys and woes.) However, having read through his special column, a man generally. turns to another subject, perhaps to one which is a little more edifying (certainly so, if he has begun with the police news of the hooligan or the aristocracy and Sir Francis Jeune), and from that to one still more so, and so on. His ideas are raised, but he must not suspect he is being taught. So the speaker or the writer (even on a serious subject) uses a touch of humour to attract the attention of the multitude. The speaker bears in mind that we prefer an extempore speech to one which has been written beforehand, but in the case of both the writer and the speaker, don't they surround their points with ceremony, as we put a picture in a frame or a cup upon a saucer ? It is not (is it ?) the same old story of a little tact, or that we always have to take the sweet with the bitter, like the child who gets a lollipop with its physic ? Is it not rather, association, comparison, or contrast ? Have you ever thought why the play- wright adjoins the farcical and the pathetic, the fool with the wise man, or the tambourines and bones with the interlocutor ? If we were all alike would there be any fools or would there be any wise men ? Would there be anything good or anything bad? Why are papers so popular now-a-days? Perhaps because they have something to suit everyone. Should it be different with a magazine ? and here can we not mention and include all forms of entertainment, such as an "old boys' dinner," " a ladies' evening at the club," certainly a dance, and even a cricket match, as well as matters of weightier importance and the record of the doings of our F.S.A.'s, F.G.S.'s and our pundits generally? These last are the "pictures," it is true, while the: rest make the " frames," but even a diamond has its setting. DIO. 7° Cbe Colteian ©ur Xiterar? flotebooft. We shall be glad to have short notes for insertion under this heading of any new books which our readers may wish to bring to notice. We have received No. i of "Colfensia," the chronicles of Colfe Grammar School, and while regretting the severance which has taken place between the school and ourselves, in tbe matter of the magazine, we extend a welcome to any evidence of activity in Colfeian circles. Being a first number we forbear to criticise—might not such indeed be taken for envy ?—but we shall hope to see more school notes in future issues and less miscellanea. The elaborate chart on page 8 might have added that up to 1890 the limit of accommodation was between 80 and 90, which point was frequently reached. The compiler has apparently forgotten to add the 31 foundation scholars to the numbers. By the way, it was the Greenwich, not the Blackheath Proprietary School that was closed in 1882. We hope Old Colfeians will encourage the editors by sending for copies and becoming subscribers.

If any Old Boy wishes to present a young Colfeian with a good school story, let him purchase "Godfrey Marten, School- boy " (Pub. by Heinemann). Punch declares it to be the best school tale since " Tom Brown " and we endorse the statement. Here is Godfrey's estimate of his Housemaster—" Sandy had a way of looking forward as well as looking at things which were happening at the time. It was not only what we were, but what we might become, that he talked to us about; and though he made some very plain remarks, we knew all the time that he was not talking just because it was his duty. Pride in the school, pride in the house, pride in yourself, was what he meant at the bottom of it all, and it seems to me that a fellow won't go far wrong if he ever learns the right sort of pride and if he has a man like Sandy to make him remember it."

" Letters from a self-made merchant to his son " (Pub. by Methuen) contain some good things, although naturally with an American flavour. They are distinctly worth reading, and many points may be noted with advantage.

The Transactions of the Bibliographical Society, Vol. VI, Part II, contain a long article by Professor Foster Watson, M.A., Cbe Colfefan 71 on the Curriculum and Text Books of English Schools in the first half of the Seventeenth Century. Those who wish to know what Colfe Boys were taught when the School was first opened will find the article of much interest.

Correspondence. H.S.G.—We don't know much about the subject, but have always understood that the first principle in photography is " One plate one picture." We remember infringing this rule in our early days, and that the result was not a success. On the other hand it is advisable to be sure you really expose the plate. We have known this trifling operation omitted. Result—clear glass and much disappointment.

MAC.—We are unable to follow you. Is too much attention given to little things? Keep your eyes on them and the big ones will look after themselves.

RIFLEMAN.—The question of a Morris-tube range on the Sports Ground, suggested by Professor Armstrong, has not been lost sight of. It is a matter of finance chiefly.

A.S.S—The number of persons who have attended the O.C. Dances since their inception, if linked together singing " Auld lang syne," would stretch fourteen times round the Sports Ground, and their combined voices would produce a volume of sound sufficient to reach Leathersellers' Hall. These data will perhaps help you, but we cannot promise to insert your calculations. We presume your initials indicate an Associate of the Society of Statisticians and have no further significance.

EAGER.—December i2th, January i6th, February i3th, and April 8th, are the probable dates of next season's dances.

"OLDCOLFEIAN SPORTSMAN" writes, "Although you can- not allow me to set forth my views on age handicapping at the School Sports, I would ask you to insert the following expression of opinion from Mr. C. B. Fry, one of the foremost athletes of 72 ttbe OolfeUm the day, on this point, as given in ' The Captain' for February, 1903. He says: 'I certainly do not think that the plan of handicapping boys for athletic sports by age is a good one. Some boys of fifteen are quite big and some quite small. When I was fifteen I got places in some of the open events at Repton. The only proper basis for handicapping is on previous perform- ances. With regard to dividing up the races, &c., into sets, a different matter from handicapping, some schools make the division by age and some by height. In this the age system does not work badly, but in handicapping it is absurd.'"

"A MERE BOWLER" asks, "Why will the public as a body always call cricket weak if only a few runs are made ? " Will a batsman please reply ?

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