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SCHOOL LETTER. ",At the dead of night, a sweet vision I saw, And thrice ere the morning I dreamt it again." LTHOUGH I was not in the somewhat un- comfortable position of " reposing by wolf- scaring faggots that guarded the slain " that the writer of the above seems to have been, all the same visions appeared to me a few nights ago. A vision—I could not possibly call it a " sweet " vision—appeared to me while I slept and murmured the one word " Peterite." Next morning I discovered that the reason for this apparition was that it was quite time to commence writing for the December issue of the " Peterite," and so whilst we poor editors were still glee fully rejoicing about getting the last issue off our hands, we are compelled to get into harness again for our new task. It has been the proud boast of the XV. this season that not a single member was over 171 (the average age indeed was 16.0), and therein also lies the secret of our ill-success. Pace, weight, and experience are perhaps the three most essential things for the making of a good team, and it is in these three things that we have been most deficient this season. In every match except one, we have been out-paced and out-weighted, whilst as regards experience many of the team had never previously played even for the second. In the only match in which we were up against a team of our own size and pace we won comfortably, and it was a very pleasing feature of the football this season, that, even 1204 SCHOOL LETTER. after a defeat such as that suffered at Ampleforth, the team went to its next match with morale unimpaired. The O.T.C. has again put in much good work this term. A full account of the Ampleforth Field-day, the principal event will be found further on, but we cannot pass it over without complimenting some of the smaller sections upon the way in which they " stuck " the hard day's work. Apart from this we have had two parades a week, when we have gone route marches, or done extended order or company drill. We are now preparing for the competitions which are to come off shortly. We have had an Original Composition Debate this term, which, although it was an innovation, proved a great success, and it is to be hoped that more will be organized for the future. In addition there have been concerts, lectures, and sing-songs, all of which are chronicled further on, and now the theatricals are attracting general attention. And if we can believe the evidence of the spies who, following the German method, we have sent to the rehearsals, the performance bids fair to be a great success. In our October issue we asked for literary contributions of any kind, and our appeal has met with a fairly satisfactory response. We would like here to thank those 0.P.'s who have answered our appeal. But we need still ask O.P.'s for con- tributions, and more especially we would ask for correspondence upon any subject whatsoever. We invite criticism, since it is by criticism that the standard of this magazine will be raised, and we hope that a start has now been made to destroy for ever that ghost which has been haunting editors for years—lack of literary contributions. And now since Christmas will be upon our readers by the time they receive this Peterite, we cannot close this letter better than by wishing them as much enjoyment as these " troublous times " permit. FOOTBALL. 1205

FOOTBALL,

ST. PETER'S V. LEEDS G.S. Leeds won the toss and Wright kicked-off for York against the wind. Leeds pressed and the York team being asleep Leeds were able to score three times, but none of the tries were converted. York then played up and the forwards rushing well, Leeds were compelled to touch down. A free-kick was awarded to York, but Wright failed at goal. York continued to press until half- time. Half-time score : Leeds G.S. (3 tries), 9 points. St Peter's nil. York now played with the wind and soon began to press, but Leeds cleared and pressed. But York then got going and turned the tables, for from a forward rush Wright scored, but failed to convert. York pressed for the remainder of the game but were unable to score again. Final score : Leeds G.S. (3 tries), 9 points. St. Peter's (I try) 3 points. ST. PETER'S. —Back , H. A. Davy ; three-quarters, L. Pattinson, H. F. S. Gedge, H. L. B. Bryning, F. H. Butterfield ; half-backs, K. G. Chilman, W. G. Yeoman ; forwards, G. de R. Dooley, J. H. Sergeant, J. C. Stainthorpe, W. L. Roberts, M. R. Jones, T. J. Wright, J. M. Ferguson, R. R. Rainford.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. This match played at Ampleforth was little more than a fiasco. In the scrum the forwards were fairly evenly matched, but behind it we were hopelessly out-paced and out-classed. Our opponents had remarkably good backs and their forwards always passed the ball back to them. After the first ten minutes the school team went•. to pieces, and our opponents won by 150— nil. ST. PETER'S.—Back , J. M. Ferguson ; three-quarters, F. B. Crowther, H. L. B. Bryning, H. F. S. Gedge, L. Pattinson; half-backs, K. G. Chilman, F. H. Butterfield ; forwards, G. de R. Dooley, J. H. Sergeant, J. C. Stainthorpe, W. L. Roberts, W. G Yeoman, M. R. Jones, T. J. Wright, R. R. Rainford.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. POCKLINGTON G.S. Played at Pocklington, Saturday, November 13th. This match was played with a gale of wind blowing down the field, and it was probable that the side which had the wind behind them the first half would win. Pocklington won the toss, and naturally chose to play with the wind which gave them a great advantage. Pocklington pressed from the kick- off and, assisted by the kicking of their backs, scored an uncon- verted try. Play continued evenly for some time, but several free- kicks were given against York, and from one of these a goal was scored. Play was then taken down to the Pocklington line and the York forwards then looked like scoring, but a kick by a Pocklington back was carried by the wind to beyond half way. Lockerbie, for Pocklington, soon after broke away and being faster than any of the York team, he scored a try between the posts which was converted. Just before half-time Pocklington scored another unconverted try. Half-time score : Pocklington G.S. g. I pen. g. 2 tries) 14 points. St. Peter's. nil. From the kick-off York pressed and after some play in the Pocklington " 25 " Dooley scored a try which Wright failed to convert. From the drop out York again pressed and after some good passing Yeoman scored a try far out. The kick failed: Play was more even after this, but York were not to be denied, and the ball was carried down to the Pocklington " 25," where Stainthorpe scored our third try, Wright kicking a good goal. From the kick-off Pocklington pressed and their fast three- quarters suceeded in scoring a try which was not converted. York then pressed but the whistle went before they could score. It was a good game, but had we had the wind first-half the result might well have been different. Final score Pocklington G.S. (I g. I pen. g. 3 tries) 17 points. St. Peter's (1g. 2 tries) II points. ST. PETER'S. —Back , J.. M. Ferguson ; three-quarters, F. B. Crowther, H. L. B. Bryning, H. F. .S. Gedge, G de R. Dooley ; half-backs, K. G. Chilman, F. H.Butterfield ; forwards, J. C. Stain- FOOTBALL. 1207 thorpe, W. L. Roberts, J. H. Sergeant, W. G. Yeoman, M. R. Jones, T. J. Wright, R. R. Rainford, S. P. George. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL (UNDER 162) V. POCKLINGTON G.S. (UNDER 161). Pocklington kicked off into touch, and from the ensuing scrum the York forwards carried the ball into the Pocklington " 25." York continued to press for some time, but could not quite score. Pocklington then carried the ball into our half, and, after good combination amongst their three-quarters, the wing scored an unconverted try. York then bucked up, and, the forwards heeling well, the ball travelled along the line and Crowther scored far out. The kick failed. Just before half-time, after good combination among the backs, Bryning scored an uncon- verted try. Half-time score : St. Peter's (2 tries) 6 points.. Pocklington (I try) 3 points. From the kick-off play remained in the centre for some time, but then the forwards carried the ball into the Pocklington " 25," and Butterfield scored, for Wright to convert. After this York pressed, and from a 5 yards scrum, Crowther ran in on the blind side. Pocklington recovered a little then, but soon Wright broke away from a line-out and scored an unconverted try. A forward rush led by Roberts and Dooley enabled the latter to score, and just before " no-side " was called Scruton scored far out. Final Score : St. Peter's (I goal 7 tries) 26 points. Pocklington (I try) 3 points. ST. PETER'S.—Back, E. W. Harland ; three-quarters, J. Scruton, H. F. S. Gedge, H. L. B. Bryning, F. B. Crowther, ; half-backs, P. R. Morris, F. H. Butterfield ; forwards, G. de R. Dooley, W. L. Roberts, T. J. Wright, R. R. Rainford, S. P. George, B. D. Toyne, H. G. English, A.., Elliot-Smith. ST. PETER'S V. GIGGLESWICK. This match was played at York in the rain. The ground was absolutely sodden and the ball very slippery. Giggleswick were much heavier and faster forward and back than we were, but until the last ten minutes the school held them well. 1208 FOOTBALL CHARACTERS.

Giggleswick kicked off, and for about ten minutes the play was even, but then a Giggleswick wing three-quarter scored, after good combination by their backs, and the try was well converted. After some play in mid-field, the Giggleswick three-quarters scored an unconverted try. Before half-time they registered three more tries, but none were converted. Half-time Score : Giggleswick (1 goal 4tries) 17 points. St. Peter's nil. From the kick-off Giggleswick pressed and scored an unconverted try. For the next twenty minutes York played well and held their heavier opponents who only scored two tries, one being converted. In the last quarter of an hour, however, the York team went to pieces and the excellent Giggleswick combination resulted in many tries, although the tackling and defence of the York team in this match was better than in any other. t:t Final Score (4 goals io tries) 5o points. St. Peter's, nil. ST. PETER'S.—Back, J. M. Ferguson ; three-quarters, F. B. Crowther, H. F. S. Gedge, H. L. B. Bryning, F. R. Waddington ; half -backs, K. G. Chilman, F. H. Butterfield ; forwards, G. de R. Dooley, J. H. Sergeant J. C. Stainthorpe, W. L. Roberts, W. G. Yeoman, M. R. Jones, R. R. Rainford, T. J. Wright.

FOOTBALL CHARACTERS. It is very easy to lose sight of the main objects of writing the characters of a football team in the School Magazine. No doubt many like to open the pages of the Peterite and read something flattering about themselves, but the real reason for writing characters is that each member of the team may see his own strong points and his own faults, and that, having seen the latter, he may be enabled to improve. After an unsuccessful season of course faults will be predominant, and therefore these char- acters are written that each member of the team may see his individual mistakes and try to remedy them on his own account. G. de R. DOOLEY (1914-15) has been a very keen captain in the field and has kept his enthusiasm up after many depressing FOOTBALL CHARACTERS. 1209

defeats. As a forward he has worked hard, but when in possession of the ball is inclined to lose his head. His dash has been very valuable to the team. K. G. CHILMAN (1915-16) as stand-off half he has been the main attacking force of the team. His passing is good, his kicks into touch have been invaluable. He is inclined to take his passes standing, but this is partly the fault of the scrum half. His tackling is weak, but next year when he has remedied this fault he will be first-rate. H. F. S. GEDGE (1915-16) is the only safe tackler in the team and has done excellent work in this line. In attack he does not always draw his right man, but passes admirably. He must practise kicking with his left foot. A hand-off would make him harder to tackle. J. H. SERGEANT (1915-16) A heavy forward who has done some very useful work. He has improved considerably in clever- ness during the latter part of the season, and has fed the three-quarters well from the line-out. Has a bad habit of taking a rest after a strenuous effort, which he must get out of at once. A very fair tackler. J. C. STAINTHORPE (1915-16) has been a useful member of the team, especially in the line-out. In matches he has made some good runs. In the scrum he must remember to get low. In the loose he has some tricks we don't like. W. L. ROBERTS gets through a great quantity of hard work in a quiet way, but has fallen off during the latter part of the season. He is very useful in the scrum and his foot-work is good. He must learn to fall on the ball with more effect. Tackles occasionally. H. L. B. BRYNING. A plucky three-quarter who has been disappointing this season. He is slow both in defence and attack and has failed to tackle his man for this reason. His passing is good and he is excellent at falling on the ball. He must try to improve his pace by running on his toes. W. G. YEOMAN. Having tried nearly every other position in the field has at last found his vocation in the scrum, where he has proved very useful. He must get out of the habit of 1210 SCHOOL CONCERT.

acting as scrum half and into the habit of running instead of kicking and he will be a very good forward. J. M. FERGUSON. A slow back who always brings his man down when he can get to him. He has played some very plucky games but is too clumsy at present. He is inclined to be too late in falling on the ball, and therefore sometimes misses his opportunity. A moderate kick. M. R. JONES. A forward who has fallen off during the latter part of the season. He is good out of touch, but does not pack sufficiently low in the scrum. Very fair in the ,loose., R. R. RAINFORD. A very light forward who is always on the ball. He is no use in the scrum at present, but will improve when he puts on more weight. His foot-work is good but he must remember that this must not take the place of falling on the ball. Good out of touch. F. B. CROWTHER has improved considerably. He is a much stronger runner than he was, but there is still room for improvement. He must remember that a wing in possession of the ball must go absolutely all out for the corner flag. If he is backed up properly he can pass, and on two memor- able occasions tries were scored in this way. During the summer. he must try to increase his pace. F. H. BUTTERFIELD has been through many vicissitudes and finished up as a scrum-half. His great fault is his slowness in getting the ball away. At present he lacks confidence but he ought to be good next year. T. J. WRIGHT has been disappointing. He does not like the scrum and in the tight is inclined to hang on the outside. When he gets the ball he does not pass. He must learn to tackle and fall on the ball. An excellent place-kick.

THE SCHOOL CONCERT. November 27th, 1915. The Concert was attended by a fairly large audience. The programme was opened by two songs by St. Olave's School

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which gained well deserved prais6. The choir then sang " The Legend of the Bells," which was received with applause and was followed by the Bass Trio who sang " Ho Jolly Jenkin," which received an encore. The vocal Trio sang " Rest Thee " with great effect and proved itself to be one of the best items on the programme. This was followed by the " Bay of Biscay " by the School. A. L. Guibara, Esq., gave a song and the extent of the applause can be judged by the fact that he was encored twice. The only song given by the trebles was sung by Crawshaw and Prior whose rendering of " Little Boy Blue " was well received. This was followed by " Gipsy Life " by the Choir and was applauded heartily by the audience. Major O'Donel then gave his second song eatitled " Myself when Young " and this time he favoured us with an encore. After the school had lustily sung " Heart of Oak " A. L. Guibara, Esq., sang " A Sergeant of the Line " with great effect, and was encored in a manner which showed how the audience appreciated his help. The Concert came to a close with the usual school songs.

PROGRAMME. 1. Two English Songs (a) " It was a lover and his lass " (b) " Hope, the Hermit " ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. 2. Part Song " The Legend of the Bells " . . . .Planquette THE CHOIR. 3. Song " Ho Jolly Jenkin " Sullivan JONES, WRIGHT AND WALKER. 4. Song " Thy Sentinel am I " Watson MAJOR O'DONEL, R.E. 5. Vocal Trio " Rest Thee " Smart 6. School Song " The Bay of Biscay " English 7. Song A. L. GUIBARA, ESQ.

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8. Song " Little Boy Blue " Nevin CRAWSHAW AND PRIOR. 9. Part Song " Gipsy Life " Schumann THE CHOIR. Io. Song " Myself when Young " Lehmann MAJOR O'DONEL, R. E. School Song " Heart of Oak " English 12. Song A. L. GUIBARA, ESQ. 13. School Songs .. (a) " Marching to Candahar " Insh (b) " Forty years on " Farmer GOD SAVE THE KING.

ORIGINAL COMPETITION DEBATE.

On Saturday, November 13th, an original composition debate was held in the big hall. The writings were on an average humorous. " Voyages " and the " Arm Chair " Critic were received with all the laughter they deserved. " The Arm Chair Critic " was particularly appropriate to the present time. It was addressed to the editor of the Daily Snail, that very dictorial gentleman known at an earlier date as " Uncle Five Heads." " An Ode to Serbia " deserved considerable praise. The author attempted a subject which was not humorous and therefore far more difficult to render effective. " The Devil's Ball " was a really original subject in which Mephistopheles played a large part amidst flames and red-hot pitch forks. "The Secret of the Trojan's Fall " revealed the Greeks and Trojans in a bloodthirsty football match where the referee was a very insignificant person. Although there is only room here to print extracts from the compositions it will be seen that many of these were very humorous and in fact just what is necessary at the present time. DEBATING SOCIETY. 1213

INCOMPETENCE AT THE WHEEL.

To the Editor of the Daily Snail. It is an obvious and apparent truth, that since the war has not yet reached a successful conclusion, there must have been gross mismanagement on the part of those who are responsible for its conduct. As I sit in my arm-chair I find it easy to visualize the campaign, which owing to apparently culpable negligence has lingered on so long. I venture to propose a plan which I think might very well be acted upon by our Military Commanders. It should be a comparatively easy task to draw, by a series of scientific and tactical demonstrations, the forces of the enemy to one region. In this way the Allied Forces would be released from their task, and would be able to be brought up through the enemy's country to a position where they might form a ring of steel round the foe. To counteract the superiority of the hostile artillery it would be a very easy task to convey a large part of the allied fleets to the vicinity of the combat by means of the canals which abound in the countries of Europe, in order that their long-range guns might destroy by their weight of metal the guns which would otherwise save the enemy. To complete the destruction of the enemy, a fleet of aeroplanes might hover over their lines adding to the confusion by dropping well- directed bombs. In this way it would be possible at one blow to annihilate the forces of the enemy. It really is a tribute to the crass ignorance and incompetence of our leaders that they have not yet thought of this plan. which combines all the elements of economy in a manner destined for success. But I sincerely hope that there still remains to our degenerate rulers such a modicum of common sense that they may perceive the virtues of my plan. Still, as I sit in my arm-chair, I feel that the immortal Gray depicted me in his still more immortal lines : " Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear ; Full many a flower is born to blush unseen And waste its sweetness on the desert air." 1214 DEBATING SOCIETY.

" Some village-Hampden, that with dauntless breast. The little tyrant of his fields withstood, Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest, Some Cromwell, guiltless of his country's blood." I remain, Sir, AN ARM-CHAIR CRITIC.

ODE TO SERBIA. O land of the blessed, Brave-hearted and true ! Thou sometimes oppressed, May'st thou receive thy due ! Serbia, ever great, And covered with renown, To glory consecrate, May honour ever crown. Thy foes indeed are strong, No easy tide to stem, But right shall conquer wrong, So thou shalt conquer them. Hail to thee that warrest In freedom's sacred cause, And thy lifeblood pourest, To free from Satan's jaws. Z.

THE SECRET OF THE TROJAN'S FALL. But I, the wily one, devising guile against the Trojans took from my pocket a double-headed penny and gave it to the leader of the men of Ilium. Then he, Hector, of the glancing helm, spun the coin in the air and I called aloud before all " Kephaloi " that is to say " Heads." And, perforce it was heads, even as I DEBATING SOCIETY. 1215 had planned. Then I quickly took up the coin and placed it in my garment, rejoicing in heart, in that my guile was undis- covered. Then, again, took I my hoplites, the heavy men, and put them in the press. Much goodly advice spake I to them saying " When the enemy shall have got the ball, then take him by nose, hair, eyes or ears, as may befall and cast him down, and kick him, if ye may, while the referee is not regarding. So shall ye profit for he will be unwilling in the future to meet you in combat." So spake I and, adding other goodly advice, led them to the fray.

VOYAGES (By Cabin Boy). Admiral Noah, he builded an ark, Out on the Ararat highland. The men of Chaldaea, they laughed : " What stark Madness, to sail upon dry land 1" The flood fell deep, and the flood spread wide, And—Admiral Noah was safe inside.

Admiral Solomon, Red Sea way, Sent out his ships to Ind : Ivory, apes and peacocks gay— That's what they went to find Far and far to the Eastern gate : And Admiral Solomon reigned in state.

Admiral Man, in the good ship " Earth," Has gone for a cruise in space. With a cargo of vanities, dreams, and mirth, And the spray of Fate in his face. And proudly he'll sail into port some day, And pick up a birth in the Milky Way. 1216- DEBATING SOCIETY.

THE DEVIL'S BALL. The Devil last night he gave a ball A brilliant social function, And many a famous person had come Feeling some slight compunction. The footmen had all of them been obtained From quite the " hottest " quarter, And I was privileged to be there As newspaper reporter.

" The Devil was dressed in his Sunday best " As a famous poet has said. His coat was blue, and his tail came through A hole in his breeches of red. His companions were Beelzebub Fresh from a trip to the Caucasus And Mephistopholis, " heinous " man, Who'd just left Dr. Faustus.

And there the first man that I saw Was the wretched Emperor .Nero,. Allowed no more as he was of yore To fiddle all his career. But now he sat in burning Rome, Held fast by his manacled hands, Compelled all day the fiddles to hear Of musical German bands.

And then we returned to the Ball-room, When they asked me for a song, And because I could not give one, They all rushed me along To a black abyss, over which I was hurled And I fell till I struck my head— But then I woke up feeling somewhat cold For I'd fallen out of bed. O.T.C. NEWS. 1217

O.T.C. NEWS.

ACOMB FIELD DAY. On Thursday, October 21st, the Corps divided into two forces. White Force, under C.S-M. Sergeant (sections 3, 4 and cyclists) were defending a strong position masking Askham Bryan and facing N.E. Their left rested on the Acomb-Askham Road, their right on Acomb Wood. Brown Force under 2nd-Lt. F. H. Barnby (sections 1, 2 and platoon 2) advancing from York, had to find a way through this position in sufficient numbers to destroy a light railway which the enemy where building from Askham towards York. Headquarters Brown Force were at the Brick-ponds between Acomb and Knavesmire. Operations were to begin at the sound of a bugle sent out by Whites. Browns, having made all their dispositions to advance, waited in patience, expecting the signal any time after 2-30. It is stated on reliable authority that the bugle blew at 2-45 ; but, owing no doubt to some peculiarity of the atmosphere, the welcome sound did not reach the ears of Browns till 3-20. Their Scouts at once got under way, and within five minutes were in touch with the advance posts of White. Scouts on both sides worked skilfully and supplied their respective 0.C.'s with full and accurate information. Browns at first tried to force a passage on their right centre, but found Whites entrenched in an impregnable position. Browns right was then swung across bodily to the left, the reserves were thrown forward in the same direction, and an attack in force was made through Acomb Wood on the enemy's extreme right. On emerging from the Wood, Browns were within 50o yards of their objective (Bog Farm), but had to pass half the enemy's force posted on a rise and sweeping the advance with a well- sustained fire, supported by a machine-gun. Browns, favoured by hedge cover and a gathering mist, rushed the intervening space by sections in succession, and though they no doubt lost heavily, succeeded in piercing the enemy's line and gaining their objective. In the words of the Umpire's Official Report : " The attack from the Wood to the Main Road was under heavy fire 1218 O.T.C. NEWS. at 450 yards, but with bad light and mist in their favour they would not have lost more than 50 per cent. of the attacking force." The thanks of the U.T.C. are due to Mr. G. Walker, Adjutant, York V.T.C., who very kindly acted as umpire. COMBINED FIELD DAY. On November loth, 1915, the O.T.C. contingent had a most instructive and enjoyable field day at Hovingham. The weather was fine, but cold and it was fortunate for both sides that the action was in the nature of an advance guard skirmish. The enemy consisted of Ampleforth U.T.C. and their objective was the station and line at Hovingham. The St. Peter's U.T.C. would have succeeded in their object, if they had secured a line from Hovingham Spa to the line Railway and had sent a raiding party to Cawton. Operations were left in the hands of the Cadets, and St. Peter's were commanded by Sergt. J. H. Sergeant. Scouts were despatched by him under Corporal Procter, Lce.- Corpl. Pritt, Yeoman, and Ash, while the ' point ' worked up the line under Sergeant Dooley and Corporal Stainthorpe. Our left soon came in contact with their right and for some time the village was in jeopardy. The communications were admirably kept and the strong line taken up by the supports under the G.O.C. saved the situation. Meanwhile the centre was being heavily pressed, but our right with no little bravery waded in a ditch and got through the Ampleforth lines. A party of 3o got through to Cawton and threatened the Ampleforth headquarters. These, however, made a rapid forward movement and fourteen penetrated to the railway, where a few cyclists under Lce.-Corporal Gedge resisted till not a cartridge was left, but the main position was intact. The cover taken was good, but N.C.O.'s still think that they bear charmed lives when directing a firing line. There was a certain slowness in getting into extended order, but considering the fact, that the corps was without its officers, we must regard the fi,eld day as one of the most successful, which we have had. The Ampleforth O.T.C. kindly entertained the St. Peter's corps to tea at the Worsley Arms. EYE WITNESS. O.T.C. NEWS. 1219

RECRUIT DRILL. This term has seen the formation of an institution which has long been wanted in the O.T.C. It satisfies many desires of many different qualities. This institution is called Recruit Drill, though it is a gross slander on the corps, for surely they cannot all be recruits who attend the parades, for some are graced with stripes, others we recognise as -the elite of the corps. Indeed it is on record that when a real recruit attended he was " turfed out " because, as the standard of drill was too high for him, he disgraced the efficiency of the rest. Recruit Drill is so popular among the members of the corps that it has been found necessary to place difficulties in the way of those who wish to attend, so that it has been commanded that only those selected by their section-commander shall be admitted. Many and various are the subterfuges resorted to, a boot or a button purposely left unclean, or a rifle dropped with force on the toe of an N.C.O. • But the question is, what is the reason of this zeal. Why of course it is to increase and exercise the knowledge of these men, who as aspiring to be good N.C.O.'s wish to master the intricacies of elementary squad drill. ONE WHO HAS NEVER MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY OF ATTENDI NG."

PROMOTIONS IN THE O.T.C. Sergt. Dooley to be Platoon-Sergt. of No. i Platoon. Corpl. Jones to be Platoon-Sergt. No, 2 Platoon. Lce.-Corpl. Stainthorpe to be Corporal. Lce.-Corpl. Procter to be Corporal. Lce.-Corpl. Yeoman to be Corporal. Lce.-Corpl. George to be Corporal. Lce.-Corpl. Chilman to be Corporal. Private Pritt to be Lce.-Corporal. Private Lofthouse to be Lce.-Corporal. Private Anelay to be Lce.-Corporal. Private Storrs Fox to be Lce.-Corporal. Private Gedge to be Lce.-Corporal. Private Hannan to be Lce.-Corporal. 1220 NOTES AND ITEMS.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE RESULTS OF THE O.T.C. COM- PETITIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN HELD DURING THE LAST YEAR :- Shooting Cup. 1914—Winter Term .. . . P. A. W. Richards. 1915—Lent Term C F. D. Ash. Summer Term ... J. De R. Dooley. Winter Term ..F. H. Butterfield. " Fernie" Cup. 1914—Winter Term . ...C. E. H. Medhurst. 1915—Lent Term J H. Sergeant. Summer Term ... G. C. West. Officers' Cup. 1914—Winter Term Section L—G. B. E. Reynolds. 1915—Summer Term Section I.—M. R. Jones. Winter Term Section IV.—W. G. Yeoman.

NOTES AND ITEMS. Congratulations to K.G. Chilman, H. F. S. Gedge, J. H. Ser- geant, J. C. Stainthorpe upon receiving their school football colours ; also to W. L. Roberts, J. M. Ferguson, R. R. Rainford, F. B. Crowther, T. J. Wright, F. H. Butterfield upon receiving their 2nd XV. colours. After a severe spell of cold weather, we had a fall of snow early in November. This stopped an O.T.C. parade, but we had a snow fight instead. This was most enjoyable at the time, but afterwards—well snow is rather uncomfortable when it melts and it finds its way into such unexpected places. The costumes of some of the combatants were to say the least grotesque, and many looked as if about to embark on a Polar expedition. We would like to thank Miss Crombie who has kindly pre- sented several interesting books on photography to the Library. PLAYER V. PICTURE. 1221

Guy Fawkes (O.P.) was not " celebrated in the usual way " as countless former editors have put it. This was not due to any lack of respect for our " famous " old boy, but because York is in a prohibited area, and the letting-off of fireworks entailed 14 days' imprisonment ! I was seized with the brilliant idea that one of the editors should do the 14 days " hard," and then what a glorious article he could write for the " Peterite !"—But as no one of the editors volunteered for the task, the scheme fell through and I fear that an article on "Life in a Prison Cell by one of its victims " will never appear in the magazine. We have had two sing-songs this term which proved enter- taining—especially the " original compositions " which were sung at them. On account of the repeated warnings of the police blinds have been placed in all the form rooms. We are now sure that it would be impossible for a Zeppelin to see the school, should it come between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m., which are, of course,— according to the police—the most likely hours for a raid. The literary society is again actively in being under the presi- dency of Mr. Barnby, and its members may periodically be seen taking tea in his study. The army boot-repairers who had taken up their abode in one of the squash-courts have now departed, but since the O.T.C. has immediately commandeered it as a store-house, all hopes of playing squash in it have we fear been put off until the end of the war.

PLAYER v. PICTURE.

A philosophical treatise in the art of acting might without much difficulty be excogitated from the basic difference between the functions of the picture-playhouse and those of the regular theatre. That the immediate personal relation of the actor to his audience has been rendered superfluous by the success of the cinematograph, has recently been the burden of all sorts of hints 1222 PLAYER V. PICTURE.

and suggestions—not to say assertions—in the public press. These may of course be easily recognised as advertisements in disguise, and appraised accordingly. But the mere fact of such a doctrine being openly advanced under any pretext, is enough to awaken some uneasiness in the minds of theatrical devotees. The war, moreover, has furnished the picture-house with a seeming justification of its alleged superiority to the play-house- namely, that people do not under the present stress of affairs desire any entertainment demanding so much reflective attention or emotional sympathy as is usually necessary to the success of a dramatic performance. Early evidence of these propaganda was afforded by an adver- tisement which portrayed a member of the traditional comic- paper type contemplating the ' bill ' of a picture-show and ex- claiming —` Truly Othello's occupation is gone !' From this it is a short run but a far cry to Mr. John Palmer's vindication of Charlie Chaplin's popularity, printed some months ago in a leading journal. No one has a right to quarrel with honest advertisement, however energetic its methods, and still less with an advocacy inspired by personal preference or conviction. But in pleading merely against the implicated slighting or minim- izing of the theatre's artistic and social value, a lover of the well- trod. stage stands on unassailable ground. For as long as the love of seeing and hearing the actor at his work is strong and abundant enough to bring together an audience the theatre will always have something to give which no mechanical devices ,though subtle and complex beyond all present knowledge, can ever supply. Nor are seeing and hearing the only media of playgoer's experience : a certain sense of ' psychic touch ' must be taken into account, as being the most precious and delicate vehicle of the actor's communicative temperament. To affect this sense, rather than simply to delight the ear and eye, is the dearest object of a true dramatic artist. Of all arts, the actor's is the most personal ; in fact, it may be better described as an individual accomplishment than as an art. It varies with the mind, the body, the experience and the psychic quality of every performer. And herein lies a great deal of the fascination which CORRESPONDENCE. 1223 always distinguish the theatre from the picture-house. The actor's relation to an audience is similar to that of the preacher, the orator, and the advocate his living person must be before them and among them, though at the same time in a certain kind of isolation. All these types of men make it their business to controvert the practice of Thoreau, by cultivating the faculty of being intimate at a distance, and with many people at once. The actor's temperament, plainly, is much more communicative than that of the preacher, the advocate, or even of the orator, and must be regarded always as the main-spring of nis heart, whether he communicate his own peculiarities—as in some kind of buffonery—or employ his person to communicate the ideas of an author—as in Shakespearean tragedy. This communicative spirit produces in his audience the indescribable experience of ' charm,' which will be weak or strong accordingly as that spirit is less or more sincere and truthful. Who that saw him can ever forget the singular charm of Henry Irving ? It was a quality independent of scenic structure and decoration, though at once set off by them and enhancing their significance. Such are a few of the considerations which embolden one to declare that the attractions of the picture-house can never usurp the elemental character of the theatre. And due insis- tence on that character may also do much towards dispelling any glooiny doubts, like those expressed by Thomas Hardy in his preface to the Dynasts, as to " whether mental performance alone may not eventually be the fate of all drama other than that of contemporary or frivolous life." RosciuLus.

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the Peterite. Dear Sirs,—We, the writers of this narrative, were recently fellow members of a study at St. Peter's, and while renewing our friendship on a holiday " somewhere in Yorkshire," it fell to our lot to undergo the following adventures. Thinking that others may profit from our experiences, we venture to ask you to publish this, in the hope that it will be appreciated. 1224 CORRESPONDENCE.

We were to spend a week-end in the lake district and it had been arranged that we were to proceed to Windermere—a distance of 8o odd miles—by motor-cycle and side-car. An early start was made, so that we might visit places of interest en route, and all went well for the first twenty miles, when the machine refused to mount a hill of about one in several hundred. A halt was necessary and the driver juggled with the carburettor while the passenger departed to the assistance of two lady cyclists in distress. After some time the curburettor was put right but, before a start was made a tin tack was found in the back tyre. The language at this point was—er—censored, and perhaps it was this that caused the patch to vulcanize on quickly for we were soon able to proceed. Another ten miles were now covered in grand style, and our spirits were recovering, when the back tyre again collapsed, while we were forging up a stiff hill. The driver patiently (?) patched up an enormous hole, but then found that the valve had become detached from the tube. We found the matter hopeless and so pushing the bike to the nearest inn, we left it there and went off to catch a train. Luckily there was one nearly due which took us to Hawes, as far as we were able to book. Here we had a long wait and a visit to the tuck shop was proposed, but this led to the discovery of a deficiency in the exchequer. We had to settle not to spend anything until we knew how much our fares would be. This we could not find out readily, for we were again unable to book further than the next stop, Hawes Junction. On arriving at the latter place, we made for the booking office and demanded tickets for Windermere. " Which way are you going ?" said the clerk. We replied the quickest of course, and his reply amused us highly, for he said, " Come along now ! Which way are you going ? Hurry up ! There is only one way of getting there to night." However we got our tickets and just caught the train which took us down to Hellifield, where we changed once again. We had only got tickets as far as Carnforth, but on enquiring we found we could safely spend a small sum on chocolates. This helped to pass the hour's wait for the train. CORRESPONDENCE. 1225 When the latter came in we took our seats and presently the ticket collector came along. We now made the awful discovery that ore of the tickets was missing, but by a great stroke of luck the man forgot to ask for it, for another occupant of the carriage had some discussion about his ticket. We eventually reached Carnforth without further mishap, and having at last booked through to Windermere took our seats in the train. Some time later the guard came for tickets, and we learnt that we were in the Scotch express, and should have changed at Oxenholme, the last stop for Windermere. This was no fault of ours for the porters at Oxenholme had never informed us of the change by the usual shouting, and so we did not feel very well disposed towards them. After this last mishap we were landed at Penrith with is. 6d. in our pockets, and the prospect of a night in the waiting-room. Our friends at Windermere, however, saved us from this, since, hearing of our condition they engaged us a room at the hotel, for which we were very grateful. Next morning we rose at six, breakfasted, and caught the seven o'clock train to Oxenholme so that we could get to Windermere in good time. Alas ! We had been consulting an out-of-date time tab!e and we soon learnt that there was no train for more than two hours. This, however, proved to be our last misfortune, for after the long wait we got the train to Windermere, and at last arrived, having been about 26 hours over the journey of 8o odd miles. Our last tickets, by the way, took us from Carn- forth to Penrith, from there back to Oxenholme, and finally on to Windermere. Something like go miles for less than two shillings—quite a record. It is the usual custom to finish a story of misfortunes by drawing various morals for the benefit of others, but we consider it best to leave this to those who have had the patience to read so far, lest you should refuse to let us trespass further on your valuable space. Trusting that our experiences may be of use or interest to others. We beg to remain, Yours sincerely, " INCOGNITUS." 1226 LECTURES.

LECTURES.

DR. BARN ADO'S HOMES. On October 19th, Mr. W. W. Hind-Smith delivered an address to the school on the subject of Dr. Barnado's Homes. The lecturer began by saying that he was very glad to have been invited to the school, since he had not been there before. Among other things he said Yorkshire was his home. He was only going to give a short address but in the time at his disposal he would give a sketch of the founder of the Home and some of the work of the Home itself. Dr. Barnado had originally intended to be a medical mission- ary, and he was studying with this object in view in London. One night he was at a boys' club in the East End and at the close the boys went off. But one boy lingered, and on being:asked the reason, he said he had no home nor ever had had one. Where did he sleep ? On a roof of course so that the " Peelers " couldn't get him. Barnado asked then if any other boys slept with him, and if he could be shown the place. That night they , went down to the place—the roof of a donkey-shed—where there were twelve boys none of whom had any homes. This incident set Dr. Barnardo's mind working, and a little after another incident determined him. He had met Lord Shaftesbury, the philan- thropist, and told him about it ; so they determined to go to the East End to see if there were many boys sleeping out. They came to a place where a lot of fish-baskets were piled underneath a tarpaulin, they pulled a little boy out, and told him they would give a penny, a slice of bread and butter, and a cup of coffee to every boy who came out. The boy jumped about on the tarpaulin s houting out the news, and there came out of that tarpaulin seventy-two boys. This discovery made Dr. Barnado determined to found a Home, where orphan boys and girls might find refuge, and be brought up to be of use to their country, and where they might receive the love and care which they had been deprived of. The Home was accordingly founded and thousands of boys and girls have been brought up there and sent out into the world good citizens. Their unselfishness LECTURES. 1227 is one of the remarkable qualities, for very many have given their whole little store of savings to the Nation, and very many are serving both in the Army and Navy. They constitute one of the best elements of the British nation. This all too short and scanty address showed the deservedness of the cause.

DICKENS' REDIVIVIUS.

On Monday, October 25th, E. Runnels Moss, Esq., gave a most interesting and clever reproduction of Nicholas Nickleby. In his own persons he took the parts of all the characters, and also that of showman, and he took us through the whole book in such a way that we felt we had really seen and understood the idea and character of the book. We all spent a very pleasant evening.

FOLK SONGS. On October 30th, Mr. Foxton Ferguson gave a lecture on English folk-songs of the sea. He illustrated his lecture by sing- ing some of the more typical songs of which he spoke. Mr. Ferguson gave us a very good insight into the life of our sailors a hundred and fifty to a hundred years ago, and he explained to us the motives which underlay the songs.

A LECTURE. On Monday, October 25th, Professor Rhys-Roberts, of Leeds University, gave a lecture on Greek and English patriotism. He compared the great patriotic writers, Homer, Aeschylus, and Shakespeare. He showed how closely the Persae of Aeschylus and Shakespeare's Henry V. resembled each other in the high level of their patriotic fervour. The lecturer took for his example the pan which Aeschylus puts into the mouths of the Greeks sailing out to the battle of Salamis. 1228 O.P. NEWS.

N.H.S.S. It was decided at the beginning of the term to restart the Natural History Society. A meeting was held in the lecture theatre on October 16th, where the headmaster was made president and Mr. Featherstone vice-president. W. A. Pritt was elected Hon. Secretary. The School Microscope has very kindly been placed at the disposal of the members. The society is no longer known as the N.H.S. but the " Natural History and Scientific Society. Under its new name changes have taken place in many ways besides the additions to the museum. Roach, dace and gudgeon swim gaily in the aquarium amidst rockeries and gently swaying weeds. It is a fishes' paradise and all who can give us further additions to the aquarium may be sure of finding a good home for them far from the hook and line. Two small eels not more than 6 inches long, would be the most welcome guests to the aquarium. There have been two exceptionally good lectures given by members of the N.H.S.S., the first on " Wild fowl and wild fowling " by W. A. Pritt was very interesting with many fine slides. The other on" Explosives and Poison Gases " in the War by Mr. Featherstone was a truly practical lecture showing he methods as practiced by the Germans. There were explosions (quite harmless, but very interesting) and poison gases which did not poison. These lectures have encouraged many others, and next term the N.H.S.S. hopes to provide an interesting list of subjects for future lectures.

O.P. NEWS. BIRTHS. 13th June, 1915, wife of E. M. Leaf (O.P.), a daughter. 4th Oct., 1915, wife of J. H. Walters (O.P.), a son. 2nd Dec., 1915, wife of Rev. A. M. Sullivan (O.P.), a son. O.P. NEWS. 1229

DEATHS. 12th June, 1915, Edward Pulleyn (O.P.) 28th June, 1915, F. W. Alington (O.P.), aged 69. 26th August, 1915, J. M. Mitchelson (O.P.) 17th Sept., 1915, Francis Calvert (O.P.), aged 82. 24th October, 1915, Rev. Canon A. Atkinson (O.P.), aged 81. 18th Oct., 1915, Rev. J. E. Robinson (O.P.), aged 82. 6th Nov., 1915, wife of H. Dennis Taylor (O.P.) 11th Nov., 1915, after a long illness, H. V. S. Greenwell (O.P.)

MARRIAGES. 9th June, 1915, J. G. Soothera.m (O.P.) to Hilda Grace, third daughter of John Sootheram, of Ripon. 26th June, 1915, C. A. K. Peters (O.P.), to Nina, youngest daughter of Chas. Ellison, Loughglynn, Castlerea. 18th July, 1915, Rev. G. E. Bell (0.P.), to Mary Sophia, eldest daughter of Thomas Warren, Princes, Risborough. 19th July, 1915, G. M. Turner (O.P.) to Ellen Mawell, second daughter of G. Mawell Riley, Westleigh, Halifax. 5th Aug., 1915, H. L. Creer (O.P.) to Beatrice Maude, youngest daughter of W. Toovey, Beech House, Sherwood, Nottingham. 23rd Sept., 1915, N. Hodgson (O.P.) to Elizabeth, fourth daughter of late R. H. Mawson, Maston Gange. loth Sept., 1915, A. S. Tonge (O.P.) to Edith Harriett Shep- herd, of Sand Hutton. 17th Oct., 1915, A. A. Phillips (O.P.) to Lucy, daughter of G. H. Osborn, of York. 3oth Oct., 1915, V. C. Stuart Wortley (O.P.) to Isabella M. Goodricke, only child of late W. H. Goodricke, of Nesham Hall, Houghton-le-Spring.

APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS. t, Lt. J. A. Willoughby (O.P.) to be Capt. & Adjt, 5th K.O.Y.L.I. Lce.-Corpl. T. B. Lyth (O.P.) from Inns of Court O.T.C. to be 2nd Lt. 5th York and Lancaster Regiment. 1230 O.P. NEWS.

B. C. Camm (O.P.) from Inns of Court O.T.C. to be 2nd Lt. 3rd Yorkshire Regiment. K. Rhodes (O.P.) from Manchester Univ. O.T.C. to be 2nd Lt. Cheshire Brigade, R.F.A. Capt. F. Mitchell (O.P.) 7th Batt. West Yorks. Regiment, to be Brigade Major, R.A., and to be seconded. R. W. Hartley (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. 3rd Staffs. Brigade, to N. Midl. Divl. Train. Lt. J. F. Wallace from 3rd Batt. to 2nd Batt. West Yorks. Regt. G. B. E. Reynolds (O.P.) from R.M.C., Sandhurst, to be 2nd Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. J. B. H. Whytehead (O.P.) from Retired List to be Lt.- Commander ,additional to H.M.S. Colleen. Lt. A. K. Procter (O.P.) to be Capt. W. Riding Divl. Train. 2nd Lt. B. H. Pickering (O.P.) to be Capt. 7th Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. E. R. Dodsworth (O.P.) to be Provincial Grand Officer N. & E. Ridings of Freemasons. G. M. Turner (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. Service Batt. 2nd Birming- ham Regiment. Lt. C. L. Armstrong to be Capt., nth Batt. Yorks. Regiment. 2nd Lt. E. A. Pollard (O.P.) to be Lt. 5th West Yorks. Regt. A. Neilson (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. Northumberland Div. Engi- neers, R.E. 2nd Lt. J. A. Knowles (O.P.) from Cheshire Regiment, to South Wales Borderers, and to be Temp. Lt. whilst so employed. Lt. S. Huffam to be Temp. Capt. West Yorks. Regiment. G. H. Mills (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. R. Welsh Fusiliers. C. E. H. Medhurst (O.P.) from R.M.C., to be 2nd Lt. R. Innis- killing Fusiliers, attached R. Flying Corps and to be Flying Officer, Military Wing, R. Flying Corps, and to be seconded. Lt. C. W. Richards to be Capt. A.S.C. Maj. R. M. Johnson (O.P.) to be Brevet Lt.-Col. E. L. Fraser (0.P.) to be 2nd Lt. 2nd Lt. R. M. Argles (O.P.) to be Lieut. A.S.C. R. C. T. Laybourne (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. Terr. Force Reserve. Dr. J. C. Waithman to be Temp. Lt., R.A.M.C. O.P. NEWS. 1231

Lt. C. A. K. Peters to be Capt. and Adjt. 18th Batt. Lancs. Fusiliers. R. 0. F. Husband (O.P.) to be 2nd Lieut. Rifle Brigade. F. L. Pelly (O.P.) to be Lieut. R.A.M.C. Capt. A. A. W. Bright Smith (O.P.) to be Draft Conducting Officer on the Staff, graded as Staff Lt., and to be Temp. Maj. 2nd Lt. J. P. Watson (O.P.) to be Lt. A.S.C. Maj. H. Twyford (O.P.) from S. Staffs. Regiment to be Maj. Sherwood Foresters. Private G. H. Jennings-Bramley (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. The Black Watch. J. B. Oakley (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. Denbighshire Yeomanry. W. V. Lawton (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. R.E. H. Richardson (O.P.) to be Midshipman, H.M.S. Excellent,R.N. D. Cluff (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. Durham L.I. A. G. Wilson (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. 5th Batt. W. Yorks. Regt. Rev. A. E. Burton (O.P.), rector of Litcham, to the Vicarage of Kempstors. Rev. J. M. Raimes (O.P.) to be Curate of Newington. Rev. A. Raine (O.P.) to be Curate of Scarbro'. G. R. Sissons (O.P.), of Queen's College, Oxford, was in the 1st Class Math. Moderations. Rev. A. W. Jackson (O.P.) to be Curate of St. Paul's, Hull. Rev. E. S. N. Bulmer (O.P.) to be Curate of St. John's, New- lands, Hull. Rev. Geo. Colley (O.P.) to be Curate of Cottingham. J. A. Dunkerley (O.P.) to be J.P. C. H. S. Elliott (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. West Riding Regiment. Lt. A. J. W. Barmby (0.P.) to be Capt. West Yorks. Regiment. B. O. Jolly (O.P.), to be 2nd Lt. 1st Batt. Yorkshire Regiment. 2nd Lt. G. L. Newman (0.P.) from Middlesex Regiment to be Lt. Northampton Garrison Batt. J. N. Blenkin (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. 2nd Lt. D. Huffam (O.P.) to be Lieut. R.E. N. M. Jesper (O.P.) from Inns of Court O.T.C. to be 2nd Lt. Special Reserve Grenadier Guards. 1232 O.P. NEWS.

Maj. R. A. Draper (O.P.) from Yorks. Midland Brigade Field Ambulance to be Maj. Wessex Casualty Clearing Station, R.A.M.C. D. Anderson (0.P.) to be Lt. R.A.M.C. S. Dobson (O.P.) to be 2nd Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. Rt. Rev. Dr. G. F. Browne (O.P.) to be Bede Lecturer at Cambridge University. MISCELLANEOUS. The portraits of the following O.P.'s (all killed in action) have appeared in the illustrated papers :— Maj. R. D. Johnson. Lt. 0. M. Tennant. Lt. J. R A. Rigby. A memorial in memory of the late Dr. F. M. Bingham (O.P.) (killedin action) has been placed in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary by the Lancaster Medical Book Club,

ROLL OF HONOUR.

KILLED IN ACTION.

CAPT. E. J. BURDETT, IIth Rajputs, Indian Army. R. Moss, Strathcona's Horse, Canadian Contingent. [We would ask any of our readers who are able to write obituary notices of these O.P. 's for the next (April) issue of the Peterite.] WOUNDED. Maj. R. F. Key, 3rd Batt. York and Lancs. Regiment. Capt. and Adjt. M. Browne, 1st Batt. Middlesex Regiment. Lt. W. H.-C. Ramsden, znd West Indian Regiment. 2nd Lt. D. H. Kennedy, 7th Batt. Highland L.I. 2nd Lt. J. F. Wallace, znd Batt. West Yorks. Regiment. 2nd Lt. J. A. Knowles, Cheshire Regiment. E. W. Portsmouth, R.M.L.I. WOUNDED AND PRISONER OF WAR. Lt. R. C. Bentley, 2nd Batt. Yorkshire Regiment. O.P. NEWS. 1233

MISSING. W. H. Bowman, 7th Batt. Durham L.I.

D.S.O. Capt. C. P. Metcalfe, R.N., for rescuing the crew of H.M.S. Irresistible in the Dardanelles.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. Maj. R. D. Johnson. Maj. R. G. M. Johnson.

The following is an additional list (a few are corrections) of O.P.'s in H.M.'s Forces. This list brings the total number of O.P.'s (so far as has yet been ascertained) to 349. Any further additions or corrections are urgently requested. The list is as follows :- Anderson, D. R.A.M.C. Benson, E. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regt. Blenkin, J. N. K .0.Y . L. I. Bowman, W. H. (missing) 7th Batt. Durham L.I. Bright-Smith, Maj. A. A. W. Staff Officer Camm, B. C. 3rd Batt. Yorks. Regt. Cluff, D Durham L.I. Colley, F. Royal Flying Corps. Daniel, Lt.-Col. C. J., D.S.O. r9th Batt. W. Kent R. Dobson, S. K.O.Y .L.I. Dodds, H. L. R E Elliot, C. H. S. 3rd Batt. West Riding Regt. Fraser, E. L. Hartley, R. W. 3rd Staffs. Brigade C. N. Midl. Div. T Hill, Dr. W. B. 5th London Field Ambulance, RA.M.C. Huffam, Capt. S West Yorks. Regt. Husband, R. 0. F Rifle Brigade Jolly, B. 0. ist Batt. Alex. P.W.O. Yorks. Regt. Knowles, J. A. (wounded) Cheshire Regt. Jesper, N. M. Grenadier Guards Layburne, R. T. C. Terr. Force Reserve 1234 LIBRARY NOTES.

Lawton, W V R E Leonard, J. Canadian Contingent Lyth, T. B. 5th Batt. York and Lancs. Regt. Mackay, Capt. D. P 3rd Batt. West Yorks. Regt. Mills, G. H. R. Welsh Fusiliers Neilson, A Northumberland Engineers, R.E. Moss, R. (killed in action) Canadian Contingent Oakley, J. B. Denbighshire Hussars Pelly, F. L. RAMC Place, A. W. Riding Mtd. Brigade, A.S.C. Portsmouth, F. W. (wounded) R M L I Price-Jones, H. Canadian Contingent Reed, G. M. Cyclists' Corps, attd. 5th Division Rhodes, K Cheshire Brigade, R.F.A. Richardson, H. H.M.S. Excellent, R.N. Turner, G. M. 15th Batt. Birmingham Regt. Twyford, Maj. H. S. Sherwood Foresters Waithman, J. C RAMC Watson, J. P. A.S.C. Whytehead, T. B. H., Lt. Comm. H.M.S. Colleen, Wilson, W. V. R. Royal Fusiliers

LIBRARY NOTES. The following books have recently been added to the Library. A 104 Recollections of a Bishop. G. F. Browne (O.P.) B 130 Historical Atlas of Modern Europe. Grant Robertson. C 156 Photo-Micrography. H 57 O.T.C. and the Great War. Haig-Brown. 58 Day by Day with the Russian Army. Bernard Pares. Presented by Miss Crombie :- C 149-152 Amateur Photographer (4 Vols.) 153 Photography (I Vol.) 154, 5 Focus (2 Vols.) F 132 Durban. Mortimer Mempes. G 166 Man and Superman. Bernard Shaw. CONTEMPORARIES. 1235

FICTION (Reading Room). Presented by Miss Crombie :— R327 Sheaves. E. F. Benson. 328 Private Spud Tamson. Capt. Campbell. 329 Tracer of Lost Persons. R. W. Chambers. 33o A Modern Chronicle. Winston Churchill. 331 The Grell Mystery. F. Froest. 332 Way of the Spirit. Rider Haggard.

335 The Regent. Arnold Bennett. 336 Romance. Conrad & Hueffer. 337 The Broad Highway. Jeffry Farnol. 338 Sir John Constantine. " Q." 339 In Brief Authority. F. Austey. 340 John Silence. Algernon Blackwood. 341 My Adventures as a Spy. Gen. Sir R. S. Baden-Powell.

CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :- The Eastbournian, The Malvernian, The Leodiensian, The Haileyburian (2), The Giggleswick Chronicle., The Monktonian