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N.S. No. XXXVII. JULY, 1901. PRICE SIXPENCE.

H.C.S. CALENDAE.

MIDSUMMEE TEEM, 1901. Thursday, April 25th. -School Re-opens. Friday, ,, 26th. -School Service. Wednesday, May 15th. -Confirmation. Thursday, ,, 16th. -Ascension Day. Half Holiday. Friday, „ 24th. -King's Birthday. Half Holiday. Monday, „ 27th. -Whit Monday. Whole Holiday. Tuesday, June 4th.- -Merit Half Holiday. Friday, July 5th.- -The Dean's Holiday. Thursday, llth. -Merit Half Holiday. Monday, 15th. -Oxford Local Begins. Thursday, 18th. -0. and 0. Board Begins. n School Examination Begins. Monday, 29th. -Past v. Present Match. Tuesday, 30th. -Speech Day, 10—12-30 a.m. 11 School Breaks up. THE HEREFOEDIAN. SCHOOL NOTES.

The following left at Easter:—Boarders: A. G. Travis (V.), W. E. Bogers (III). Day Boys: A. G. Hatton (IV.), C. E. Tudor (III). * ^ * There are five new Boarders, three Day boys and one Chorister, viz. :—Boarders: L. D. Machen (III), S. P. B. Lane, J. B. Blaxland, B. L. Price, and T. B. Worthing (I). Day Boys : N. H. Matthews, H. J. C. Smith, and M. N. Burder (I). Chorister : E. H. Smith.

From the Preparatory School, Matthews and Lane have gone to the Upper School, and the new boys are B. F Palethorpe (Boarder), C. Hattoii, and J. B. Bettington (Day boys). * * * The usual School services were held at the end of last term and at the opening of this term, the Headmaster preaching. The offertories for the School Mission (U.M.C.A.) are, we regret to say, less than they used to be, and we fear the School will not fulfil its earlier promise unless additional interest is aroused. * ;;. * We congratulate S. H. Grimes on his election to the Marsden Exhibition of £30 a year at Jesus College, Cambridge.

The School Sholarships have been awarded as follows :— Philpottine Scholarships— Senior : W. T. Turner (Harrow House School, Bognor). Junior: T. Bagg (The Preparatory School). House Scholarships: LI. Gorton (Lancaster Grammar School) and W. T. Turner. :!' * A. H. Collins (B.N.C.) was placed in the Second Class in Classical Honour Moderations at Oxford.

At Cambridge L. H. Corban (Clare College) was placed first and B. le B. Janvrin (St. John's) ninth in order of merit in the First Class in the Theological Special, the former thus occupying the position held by his brother last year. C. E. Sidebotham (St. John's) was allowed the General on the results of the Classical Tripos. THE HEBEFOBDIAN. Mr. F. M. F. Roberts has succeeded Mr. Pittard as First form Master. We would offer him a hearty welcome, and also congratulations upon his marriage with Miss Ireland, which took place at Much Birch on June 26th.

It is with the greatest regret that we have to announce that Mr. Jones has decided to leave us at the end of this term to take up Preparatory School work at Farncombe, near Godalming For practically eleven years he has filled the post of First Mathematical and Second Form Master, while he has also taken charge of the books, and acted as Treasurer of the Games Club. In the old Rugby days he played for the Fifteen, and still assists the Cricket Eleven, but above all he has been mainly responsible for our success on the river, where he has worked ungrudgingly and untiringly as coach of the School crews for the Regatta and Boat races. In the name of the School we thank him most sincerely for the work he has done here, and wish him every success in his new venture.

Mr. F. F. Fison, of St. John's College, Oxford, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Jones, and there will probably be an additional Master on the staff next term.

What was formerly the Lodge has now been converted downstairs into lavatories and changing rooms, upstairs into class rooms, and the porter now occupies the cottage at the entrance to the Cricket ground. A distinct improvement has also been made at Wyeside by enclosing with railings a space in front of the Pavilion. The enclosure and Pavilion are now on match days "sacred ground" for the Elevens playing and Colours.

At a School Confirmation held in the Ladye Chapel on May 15th, 14 candidates were presented and confirmed by the Bishop of Hereford—an unusually large number compared with recent years. # Playing for the Colts against the Herefordshire Club and Ground R. W. Woods, our cricket captain, showed far and away the best form of the afternoon, making 41, the highest score on either side, and also brought off a brilliant catch in the deep field. THE HBEEPOEDIAN. A photograph of " The Interval at H.C.S.," by J. H. W. Jones, was among the highly commended reproduced in the " Public Schools Magazine" for April.

* * * In connection with the C.M.8. Anniversary Meetings held in Hereford, the Eev. C. D. Snell visited the School on June 10th, and gave a short lecture in the Large Schoolroom on Missionary work, more especially in connection with India. Mr. Snell is specially devoting his time to the advancement of interest in Missionary work among the Public School boys of England, and we think his visit was appreciated.

* * * The successes of A. H. Collins and S. H. Grimes, and the King's birthday have been occasions for half-holidays this term.

The usual Whit-Monday holiday was enjoyably spent on the river by almost all. The day was a glorious one.

Our immunity from epidemics for more than three years has been followed by a somewhat unhappy experience this term. At first some cases of whooping cough, mostly affecting junior boys (though the Sixth was not spared), reminded us that we were mortal, and this was followed by an annoying, though fortunately very innocuous outbreak of measles, which promises to be with us to the end of the term, and will probably put a stop to our Midsummer festivities.

* * * In connection with the School Mission, Dr. Howard, U.M.C.A., at present at home on furlough, gave a most interesting address in the Schoolroom on Monday, July 8th. This was followed by a collection amounting to £1 3s. 4d.

* J. N. Skittery (Keble) was placed in the Third Class in Theology Finals at Oxford. THE HEBEFOKDIAN. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The following changes in the House Competition Rules were approved by the School Committee :— (i) That both Senior and Junior matches should be decided on two innings. (ii) That Colours should take part in the matches, and that when the number of Day boy and Boarder Colours are not the same, all the minority and the same number of the majority should play. (iii) That each match be played from day to day, being resumed from the point at which it was left on the preceding day. It was further resolved— (i) That a bat be given as a prize for the best average. (ii) That second innings should count in the averages if played to win or save a match. At a meeting held on Wednesday, June 19th, it was resolved— (i) That special efforts he made to present a repre- sentative testimonial to Mr. Jones. (ii) That Past and Present Herefordians should be asked to subscribe to a common fund. (iii) That it be left in the hands of the Headmaster, the Hon. Sec. of the O.H. Club, and the School Captain to communicate with past members of the School inviting subscriptions.

CEICKET COMMITTEE.

2nd XI. Colours have been awarded G. H. E. Thursfield for his bowling in the Lucton match, and A. H. Watts as an occasional player for the 1st XI. Owing to the fact that all 2nd XI. matches had to be scratched, it was also decided to award colours on form shown in the Senior House matches. The recipients so far are E. W. Davies, T. B. G. Vale, and J. P. Treloar. THE HEKEFOEDIAN. A TEIP TO BEAUVAIS.

We had left Arniens, its exquisite Cathedral, its bad inns, and worse weather behind. We climbed the first hill that led to Beauvais, our destination, which must be some forty miles away. The road throughout is pleasant to the wheeled traveller ; on each side he may note the trees that fringe the road sides for many miles and do their best to shade the way —a poor best—for the Frenchman seems to think it necessary to shear away the branches almost to the very top. It is difficult to imagine a more enjoyable ride, for no part of the road is uninteresting, and the system of finger posts is about as good as it could well be. A great feature is to be found in the crucifixes that catch the eyo at nearly every kilometre, some of wood and some of iron, but further south as on the road from Beauvais to Paris they seemed to become more rare. Our first stoppage was brought about through the cravings of our appetites ; it was at Conty, a town slightly off the main road, vvith a good inn, good omelettes, and above all a fine Flamboyant Church, with devils closely rivalling those of N6tre Dame in Paris. But this was but a short stage on our journey; we had to push on roads equally pretty, until we experienced the rough cobblestones of Beauvais somewhat late in the afternoon. There the Grand Hotel de France et d'Angleterre took our fancy with its label of " English spoken," a legend attractive to the young traveller's eye, so we entered the courtyard, bowed politely to all around, and at last found the lady upon whom all the honour of the house rested. She spoke English she said, but her vocabulary might have been counted on two hands. Noting our thirsty appearance she asked if we would have some " milk-cafe," as it was quaintly phrased, and we were glad to accept, and very excellent it was. There were, of course, the sights to be seen in the two days' stay that we had allowed ourselves. Notably there are the two great churches to be visited. The Cathedral as far as it goes, is a beautiful specimen of the styles prevalent between the 13th and 16th centuries. The interior has been somewhat marred by the classical additions (how fond the French appear to be of them !) and by the poor vaulting and stunted nave, with its wretched " carpenter's Gothic." But a Cathedral like Beauvais is not a building that may be lightly criticised. Its choir is certainly the most lofty, and one of the most beautiful in France ; its south Transept and Porch are exquisite, its clocks are of great interest, and in the choir and ambulatory there is good thirteenth century glass that recals Canterbury. 8. Etienne, the other church, is almost of Cathedral magni- ficence—chiefly in the Flamboyant style—with an earlier nave THE HBREFOEDIAN. I and tower, and a grand door of early date, which did not escape our cameras. The town itself is quite small, with many pretty houses and streets (though in that way it does not equal Eouen). In the centre is a fine square, or " Place," whence a good view of both the churches can be got. Here is the regular meeting place of the inhabitants in the evening; soldiers stroll about arm in arm in their ill-fitting uniforms, everyone either patronises a cafe or walks about with his neighbour, and we found much to claim our attention and exercise our French while we too walked arm in arm. At our hotel we had some difficulty in explaining to our hostess that we wanted a morning bath, " Est-ce que vous avez une salle de bain, Madame ?" No, she had scarcely heard of such a thing; there was one near the Cathedral she said, which we after- wards discovered to be a swimming bath. By dint, however, of much interrogation, when French appeared to be poured on us from all sides at once (though it was only the hostess speaking), we found that they possessed a makeshift, of which we were glad to avail ourselves. Altogether Beauvais is a most charming stopping place. The town and district ate well worth an exploration, the hotel is good and reasonable, and the place is quiet. Do as we did and visit it!

THE ATHLETIC SPOETS.

The Sports were, as usual, brought off in the last week of the Easter Term. Unfortunately the weather quite broke down for the occasion, a high wind prevailing throughout, and rain falling steadily for about 12 hours before the Finals began, while a heavy shower caused about a quarter of an hour's delay during the afternoon. Under the circumstances the attendance was very gratifying, among those present being the Countess of Chesterfield, Mrs. Percival, and the Dean of Hereford, but the number of O.H.'s was not as large as usual. At the conclusion of the programme, after short speeches from the Headmaster and the Dean, the Countess of Chesterfield kindly distributed the prizes. Our best thanks are due to some forty donors of prizes, and also to the officials, especially to Mr. Jones, who undertook most of the arrangements with his usual success. Mr. H. C. Beddoe, the Headmaster, and Mr. Sharpley acted as judges, Mr. Carson as starter, while Mr. Hatherly was time-keeper. To turn to the performances, the times were naturally poor. Woods, who was an easy winner of the Victor Ludorum Cup, jumped extremely well under bad conditions, though his O THE HEEEFOEDIAN. long run must tell against him in the High Jump. Knapp, whose victory in the Mile was quite a surprise, could have done much better if anyone had made a pace at any period of the race. Of the Juniors, Dutton and Hair were the most promising. Quite a feature of the day was the plucky running of the Juniors in the Mile Handicap even with their long starts. Two of the first four finished with one shoe only ! OPEN EVENTS. MILE.—(Record, E. N. Lewis, 1896, 4min. 55secs.) 1, Knapp; 2, G. H. Grimes; 3, Wilson. Time, 5min. 46 2-5secs. About 18 started in heavy rain, and as no one attempted to make a pace the first lap quite spoilt the possi- bility of even a fair time. Early in the second lap Knapp went ahead, and gradually increasing his lead won easily by over 40 yards, Grimes and Wilson making a good race for second place, while J. W. Trumper was fourth some 20 yards behind the latter. HALF MILE.—(Record, B. K. Nutman, 1900, 2min. 18 3-5secs.) 1, Wilson ; 2, G. H. Grimes ; 3, S. H. Grimes. Time, 2min. 25secs. Again no one forced the pace. Wilson won easily. LONG JUMP.-(Record, Wilding, 1862, 20ft. 6in.) 1, Woods, 19ft. Ofin. Woods with very little practice jumped extremely well, improving a foot at each effort, but no one else reached the standard. CBICKET BALL. (Record, A. E. Jones, 1893, 100 yards 1ft. 5in.) 1, Woods, 81 yards 2ft. 5in. No one else reached the standard. 100 YAEDS.—(Record, H. L: Coath, 1895, 10 2-5secs.) 1, Woods; 2, S. H. Grimes; 3, Wilson. Time, 12secs. Owing to the difficulty of starting, this race was run dead against the wind. Won by about two yards ; a yard between second and third. QUAETEE MILE—(Record, E. N. Lewis, 1896, 56secs.) 1, Woods; 2, Wilson ; 3, S. H. Grimes. Time, 64 l-5secs. STEEPLECHASE.—1, Knapp ; 2, Wilson ; 3, S. H. Grimes. Time, 4min. 52secs. As in the Mile Knapp led throughout, and won as he pleased. HIGH JUMP.—(Record, 1900, G. R. Connop, 5ft. lin.) 1, Woods; 2, J. H. Jones ; 3, F. W. Jones. Height, 5ft. OJin. Interrupted by rain, which made the take off very difficult, otherwise Woods, who won very easily, would certainly have improved on the present record. THE HEKEFOEDIAN. » DNDEE 15 EVENTS. LONG JUMP.—1, Tudor, 13ft. 6Jin. ; 2, Button, 13ft. G^in.; 3, Thursfield, 12ft. 9in. CBICKET BALL.—!, Thursfield, 61yds. 2ft. Sin. ; 2, Button, 57yds. Oft. 2in. 100 YABDS.—1, G. C. Campbell; 2, Thursfield ; 3, Button. Time, 14secs. HIGH JUMP —1, G. C. Campbell; 2, Button: 3, Thursfield. Height, 4ft. lin. STEEPLECHASE.—1, J. E. Watkins; 2, G. Campbell; 3, Lloyd. 100 YABDS (under 14).—1, B. L. Watkins ; 2, C. Williams ; 3, E. A. Hair. Time, 14sec£. 120 YARDS (under 13).—1, E. A. Hair; 2, F. E. Oakeley ; 3, Matthews. HANDICAPS. 120 YABDS (Open). —1, Button (18 yards); 2, Bunn (20 yards). Time, 13 2-5secs. MILE (Open).—1, Button (200); 2, Goodwin (150); 3, J. W. Trumper (260); 4, J. Hatton (275). Time, 5min. 22secs. 220 YABDS (under 15).—1, E. A. Hair ; 2, J. E. Watkins; 3, S. H. Phillips; 4, F. E. Oakeley. Time, 30 4-5secs. 100 YABDS (Preparatory).—!, Hopkins (5); 2, N.Matthews (15); 3, T. Martin (12).

EXTBA EVENTS. BBIBBLING EACB.—1, G. H. Grimes; 2, Anthony; 3, J. H. Jones. TUG OF WAB.—Woods' Team. O.H. BACE.-I, F. T. A. Jones; 2, W. Barker; 3, E. B. Janvrin. MASTEBS' RACE.—1, Mr. Jones; 2, the Headmaster; 3, Mr. Sharpley. CONSOLATION EACE.—1, J. Jones; 2, F. W. Jones; 3, Horton. VICTOB LUDOBUM CUP.—B. W. Woods, with 17 points. 10 THE HEKEFOKDIAN.

BOATING.

This year's story is unfortunately one of disaster. In the earlier period of training we were exceptionally fortunate both in the weather and in the absence of any sort of indisposition amongst the crew, but alas ! Nemesis overtook us during the very last week of practise. The crew were shaping well, and showed every prospect of giving a good account of themselves, but the rough weather prevented practise just at the critical time, and, to crown all, our bow (Horton) fell ill on the eve of the first race. This necessitated the substitution of Anthony, who could not be expected to do himself justice at such short notice. We congratulate the crew on having made, in spite of their misfortunes, such a gallant fight of both races. Better luck next time ! We feel that it would be quite impossible to allow this article to go forth into the world without offering our very heartiest thanks to Mr. Jones and Mr. Hatherly for the endless pains they took in coaching the boats for the Begatta and afterwards the School crew for their races. What the boating will suffer by the loss of Mr. Jones we hardly like to contemplate.

THE WOECESTEE EACE. Bowed at Hereford on Wednesday, March 23rd, under very favourable conditions. Hereford got the better of the start, and drew slightly ahead for the first few strokes. Worcester, however, although rowing a "somewhat slower stroke, soon began to draw up, and gained slowly but steadily down to the bridge, where they were about a length to the good. At this point Hereford made a special effoit, and managed to hold their opponents for a short time, but Worcester responded gamely and won a good race by a length and a quarter. Mr. T. W. Allen kindly officiated as starter, Mr. E. H. Symonds-Tayler as Judge, and Mr. J. Stooke-Vaughan as umpire. RESULTS UP TO DATE. 1892. Worcester won 1897. Hereford won 1893. Hereford won 1898. Hereford won 1894. Worcester won 1899. Worcester won 1895. Hereford won I goo. Hereford won 1896. Worcester won 1901. Worcester won THE HBKEPOEDIAN. 11

H.G.S. V. MONMOUTH. Our visit to Monmouth on March 27th, 1901, leaves but unpleasant memories behind it. First of all the weather was miserable, and secondly there was added the bitterness of defeat. Though perhaps not as bad as when we rowed at Monmouth in 1899, the weather was far from congenial, and when we started for the top of the course a blinding snowstorm was raging, though by the time we were ready to row, it had considerately stopped, and at least allowed us to realize that we were not in the middle of an Arctic winter. We were successful in the toss, and an excellent start was made under the directions of Mr. Eiddian, the Monmouth coach. In the first few strokes we gained a slight lead, which we maintained as far as Dixton Church, where the Monmouth crew, rowing a longer stroke, drew level, and a close race ensued over the next part of the course. Finally Monmouth drew away and won a good race by a length and a quarter. PREVIOUS RESULTS. 1894.. Monmouth won 1898.. Hereford won 1895.. Hereford won 1899.. Monmouth won 1896.. Monmouth won 1900.. Hereford won 1897.. Hereford won 1901.. Monmouth won CHARACTERS OF THE CREW. E. A, ANTHONY (bow), 9st. 91bs.—Did his best under trying circumstances, and rowed pluckily. J. H. W. JONES (2), 9st. 91b.—Improved very much during the season, and to a large extent got rid of his hoick. Has a long and steady swing, and does a lot of work. E. W. WOODS (3), list, lllbs.—A neat oar. Eows in very good style, and gets on a lot of work. P. J. LEWIS (str.), 9st. 51b.—A plucky stroke, and keeps his crew going well, but is liable to bucket and get short when hard pressed. E. G. DUTTON (cox), 6st.—An excellent cox. Steered very good courses in both races. A. G. J. N. H.

CEICKET.

As apart from Woods we bad only three of the weaker members of last year's eleven, and no strikingly promising players to fall back upon, in spite of a fine victory in our 12 THE HEEEFOEDIAN. opening match at Brecon, it cannot be said that our prospects for a successful season were ever of a very bright nature. The match in question made it very evident that we must rely on Woods for runs and Wilson for , but while the former has surpassed our highest expectations the long run of hard wickets has quite destroyed Wilson's effectiveness as a slow bowler. The net result is that we have in the field an eleven which is weak in bowling and batting, and certainly not strong in fielding. Of these the latter is of course least excusable, and should be easiest remedied. Woods is really good, if anything too energetic, and Wilson is on the whole quitegood, but otherwise there is little or no effort made to meet a ball, while accurate throwing in is very rare. There is no doubt that already many runs have been given away through the fielders waiting for the ball to corne to them, and for the same reason we have sacrificed plenty of possible catches, no chance of which should be let slip, more especially considering the weakness of the bowling. Of the bowlers Wilson has the best length, but has been comparatively harmless on the hard wickets. Woods has lost much of his pace, and is certainly less dangerous than last year, and of the new hands Thursfield alone shows any great promise. He has a very good ball which breaks back from the off and comes quickly from the pitch, but at present lacks strength and confidence. In batting the defence is quite up to the average, but the weakness lies in the fact that none of our long tail show any capacity for scoring loose bowling. Woods is enormously improved, and in view of the meagre support he has received has good claims to be considered the best, as he certainly is the most consistent bat we have had for a long time. He scores fast all round the , and his hitting at Ledbury was an exceptionally fine performance considering the general failure. In style Wilson is far ahead of any of the rest, and would be more successful in a stronger eleven, but after these two there is a great gap. Edwards has a very pretty style, but runs away from leg balls and lacks strength. Horton can stop a rot, and has made a highly creditable score of fifty, but will be more reliable if he gets rid of a dangerous forward stroke at arisingball. Broinfield covers his wicket well, and will get more runs when he learns to stand up to the bowling and hits loose balls on the off instead of pushing them. As in bowling Thursfield seems likely to be very useful in the future in batting, his form at the nets and in games being very promising. Much was expected from Wilmshurst both with bat and ball, but as a bowler he seems careless, while not even sad experience will convince him that a leg glide is not applicable to every ball he receives. THE HEBEFOBDIAN. 13 This is a pity, as he has both strength and ability to make a useful cricketer. A wicket-keeper is greatly needed, for neither of the two we have to rely on at present are much use. Owing to a mild attack of measles the fixture card has been considerably disarranged, with the result that'all School and Second Eleven matches have had to be cancelled. The loss of these is extremely annoying, more especially the latter, as the juniors get no chance of gaining experience. The re-appearance of Christ's College, Brecon, among our opponents is a welcome feature, this match and a return with Worcester C.K.S. originally taking the place of the Dean Close matches. Shore, who was with us last year, has been re-engaged as professional, and has again taken great pains both in the coaching and the ground. Last, bat not least, we thank Mrs. Bagg for her continued hospitality to teams and visitors at Wyeside.

H.C.S. v. CHEIST COLLEGE, BRECON. Won by 9 runs. Played at Brecon on May llth. The cricket matches were inaugurated by a fixture with Brecon, a match which at one time was annual but which has recently been allowed to drop. The season opened auspiciously, for after a close game we managed to win by less than a dozen runs. On a wicket that suited him admirably, Wilson's bowling proved quite irresistible, his perfect pitch and quick break being altogether too good for our opponents. In the two innings he captured 12 wickets for 35 runs. For the School, Woods was top scorer with 57 out of 85 runs made from the bat.

CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON, ist innings. 2nd innings. H. E. R. Stephens, c Watts, b Wilson 20 c Jones, b Wilson 13 W.M.Williams, cBromfield.bEdwards 13 c Carless, b Wilson 6 E. M. C. Denny, b Wilson 5 b Wilson 4 W. K. Henry, c Jones, b Wilson 10 b Woods o M. H. Wake, b Wilson 2 c Watts, b Woods o W. LI. Morgan, c Bromfield, b Wilson o c Bromfield, b Wilson... i W. G. Phillips, c Carless, b Wilson.. o b Wilson 2 C. Dyke, c Watts, b Woods 10 c Carless, b Woods 2 P. Spencer-Smith, 1 b w, b Wilson.... 6 c and b Woods 2 W. D. Abbott, 7 not out 3 C. Prideaux, run out 3 did not bat Extras 3 Extras. 2 Total 79 Total (9 wkts) 35 14 THE HEREFOKDIAN.

H.C.S. R. W. Woods, b Henry 57 T. Bromfield, b Morgan 8 V. Wilmshurst, b Abbott 3 G. Wilson, c Denny, b Abbott i H. Horton, c Wake, b Abbott 9 G. N. Edwards, c Dyke, b Henry 3 J. H. Jones, c Morgan, b Abbott 2 J. Trumper, c and b Henry o G. Carless, not out i G. Grimes, c Phillips, b Abbott o A. Watts, c Abbott, b Henry i Extras 3

Total 88 ANALYSIS. Christ College.—ist innings. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. V. Wilmshurst 4 i 15 o R. W. Woods 10 o 27 i G.Wilson 9-5 3 21 7 G.N.Edwards 3 o 13 i Second innings. G.Wilson 9 4 16 5 R. W. Woods 9 2 17 4 H.C.S.—ist innings. C. Prideaux 4 o 14 o C. Dyke 3 i 15 o W, LI. Morgan 4 o 15 I W.D.Abbott 10 i 24 5 W.R.Henry 7 o 17 4

H.C.S. v. CLUB AND GBOUND. Lost by 9 wickets and 141 runs. Played at Wyeside on May 13th. The strong team which the Club and Ground sent against us proved altogether too good for us. The School batted first on a good wicket, but could only compile 78, of which Mr. Jones made 22. The first two batsmen for the Club and Ground were not parted till they had made 90, and on Dent joining Shepherd the bowling was completely collared and hit all over the field. No further wicket fell, and when stumps were drawn the Club and Ground had scored 219 for one wicket. Shepherd, who gave one chance only at 86, scored the first century off our bowling for many years. H.C.S. R. W. Woods, b Dent 20 Shore, run out 6 Mr. Jones, c Dent, b Homewood 22 Mr. Carson, b Dent i G. Wilson, c and b Dent t V. Wilmshurst, b Ellison o H. Horton, b Ellison o THE HEREFOBDIAN. 15

J. H. W. Jones, h Homewood 3 T. Bromfield, c Wynne-Willson, b Cornewall 3 A. G. Carless, b Homewood 7 A. H. Watts, not out 2 Extras 10 Total 73

CLUB AND GROUND. Rev. F. L. Appleford, c and b Wilrashurst.. 29 Shepherd, not out 102 H.i J. Dent, not out 73 W. H. T. Delahay Major Hawkshaw G. Cornewall (captain) Rev. A. B. Wynne-Willson Did not bat. T. Homewood Rev. W. F. Serjeantson C. Janvrin Extras Total (i wkt) 219 ANALYSIS. Cathedral School. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. J. H. Dent 12 5 28 3 Shepherd 9 4 18 o F. B. Ellison 6 2 9 2 T. Homewood 5'3 2 63 G. Cornewall 21 41 Herefordshire. Shore 14 i 55 o R. W. Woods ii o 35 o Mr. Carson 4 o 30 o G. Wilson 5 i 25 o J.H.Jones 4 o 22 o V. Wilmshurst 4 o 37 i

H.C.S. v. LEDBUBY C.C. Lost by 30 runs. Played at Ledbury on May 25th. A remarkably fine innings by Woods saved us from absolute disgrace in this match. Ledbury batted first, and thanks to a steady display by Barnes, who carried his bat through the innings for 64, knocked up 127. The School lost three wickets for 5 runs, but Wilson then stayed while Woods hit, and the score mounted rapidly. When the former's highly creditable innings was ended Woods hit harder than ever, and after making a fine straight drive for 6 was out to the last ball of the match, two difficult chances alone marring his performance. 16 THE HEBEFOBDIAN.

LEDBURY C.C. H. P. Barnes, not out 64 W. G. Davies, b Shore 8 James, c Bromfield, b Shore o C. B. Masefield, b Shore 9 J. W. Hewitt, 1 b w, b Wilson. 9 A. Ford, c and b Shore o C. T. Smith, c Sharpley, b Wilmshurst 13 R. Masefield, b Woods 3 J. W. K. Harrison, b Woods 7 W. Maddox, c Wilmshurst, b Shore z Extras 10

Total.... 125

H.C.S. Mr. Carson, c Maddox, b R. Masefield i Shore, b R. Masefield 6 Mr. Jones, b R. Masefield o Mr. Sharpley, b R. Masefield o R. W, Woods, b James 63 G. Wilson, b Hewitt 14 T. Bromfield, b Hewitt i H. Horton, b James 5 J. H. Jones, b R. Masefield 3 T. V. B. Wilmshurst, b James o A. G. Carless, not out o Extras 4

Total 97 ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Shore 16' 5 3 62 6 G. Wilson 4 o 19 I Mr. Carson 5 i 13 o T. V. B. Wilmshurst 6 o n i R. W. Woods 6 i 12 2 H.C.S. v. EABDISLEY C.C. Won by 1 wicket and 29 runs. Played at Eardisley on May 29th. We beat the village team at Bardisley by 1 wicket and 29 runs after some tame cricket only relieved by the close scores. Wilson's bowling was again the feature of t>he day, and in the two innings he took 11 wickets for 18 runs. Canon Palmer very kindly entertained the elevens to tea. EARDISLEY C.C. ist innings. 2nd innings. . E. Downing, run out I c Mr. Jones, b Woods ... n . Guest, b Woods 5 c Carless, b Wilson 5 JC. Phillpotts, c Bromfield, b Wilson.. 3 c Bromfield, b Wilson ... i W. Griffiths, 1 b w, b Wilson o c Mr. Carson, b Wilson.. 2 S. C. Davies, c Mr. Jones, b Woods .. o b Wilson 4 H. Jay, b Woods 2 c and b Thursfield I THE HEREFOBDIAN. 17

F. Walkley, c Mr. Jones, b Wilson... c Mr. Jones, b Wilson... i T. A. Lane, b Woods b Wilson 12 G. Vale, c Carless, b Wilson c Carless, b Wilson o Dr. Darley, not out c Mr. Sharpley, b Mr. Carson 2 F. Baugh, c Mr. Sharpley, b Woods. not out o Extras Extras 4 Total 26 Total 43 H.C.S. ist innings. 2nd innings. R. W. Woods, b Davies 7 1 b w, b Downing 33 Mr. Carson, c Downing, b Davies .... n b Downing o Mr. Sharpley, c Downing, b Davies... 3 b Davies 4 Mr. Jones, c Guest, b Davies 2 b Downing i G. Wilson, b Downing I c Guest, b Davies 2 T. Bromfield, c and b Downing 6 b Downing 3 J H Jones, c Jay, b Davies i b Davies 2 H. Horton, c Baugh, b Downing 5 not out 4 G. N. Edwards, b Downing 4 c Guest, b Downing o G. R. Thursfield, c Vale, b Davies o 1 b w, b Davies 3 A. G. ^arless, not out i did not bat Extras 2 Extras 2 Total 43 Total (9 wkts) 54 ANALYSIS.—ist innings. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts, G.Wilson 93 8 4 R. W. Woods 8-4 2 14 5 Second innings. G. Wilson 14-2 6 10 7 R. W. Woods 6 2 15 i G Thursfield 4161 G.Edwards 20 5 o Mr. Carson 2 i 3 i

H.C.S. v. THE MASTEBS' XI. Lost by 122 runs. Played at Wyeside. The School were quite unable to cope with the strong team brought by the Masters. Though batting first on a perfect wicket the School could only compile 131, owing mainly to the excellent length kept by Marrack, who took six wickets for about 45 runs. Of these Horton contributed an excellent 58, Edwards, Grimes, and Bromfield being the only other three to reach double figures. On the Masters going in Swann and Wynne-Willson quickly knocked off the runs, scoring 112 in 35 minutes for the second wicket, and the rest of the innings was a repetition of the Club and Ground match, free hitting being the order of the day. Jones, going on late, sent down some good balls, and had the best analysis. The Masters kindly entertained players and spectators to tea on the ground. 18 Tip: HEKEFOBDIAN.

H.C.S. T. Bromfield, run out 15 G. Goodwin, b Marrack o R. W. Woods, c and b Marrack 9 G. Wilson, c Carson, b Merry weather 7 H. Horton, b Merryweather 58 G. Thursfield, c Marrack o J. H. W. Jones, c and b Marrack o G. Edwards, b Marrack 13 G. Grimes, c Carson, b Merryweather 12 G. Carless, b Marrack 5 A. Watts, not out o Extras 12 Total 131

MASTERS' XI. C. W. Janvrin, b Wilson 2 A. G. Jones, c Edwards, b Jones 11 Rev, E. H. Swann, c Jones, b Woods 45 Rev. A. B. Wynne-Willson, b Woods 76 H. Sharpley, c Woods, b Wilson 36 G. C. Marrack, c Woods, b Jones 35 J. J. G. Carson, b Jones i R. Merryweather, not out 6 W. Corbishley, 1 b w, b Wilson. 12 F. M. Roberts, b Jones i N. Hatherley, b Wilson 4 Extras.. 24 Total 253 ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. G.Wilson ig'2 2 90 4 Woods 12 I 64 2 Thursfield 3 o 16 o Edwards 2 o 17 o Jones ii 2 42 4

H.C.S. v. LEOMINSTBK. Drawn. Played at Wyeside on June 22nd. This match was stopped by rain after about half an hour's play. When stumps were drawn Wilson had made 22 not out, and was batting well and confidently. H.C.S. Mr. Jones, b White 2 Shore, 1 b w, b Bostock 4 G. H. Grimes, 1 b w, b White 2 G. Wilson, not out 22 Mr. Sharpley, b Bostock 10 THE HEKEFOED1AN. 19

Mr. Carson H. Horton

T. Bromfield G. N. Edwards Extras. Total (4 wkts) 47 Match abandoned owing to rain.

H.C.S. v. LEOMINSTEB Lost by 26 runs. Played at Leominster on June 26th. At one time there was every prospect of a close finish, as with three wickets to fall Leominster still required 26 runs to win. Our expectations were not, however, fulfilled, as they passed our score with the loss of another wicket. Shore was top scorer for us with 15 to his credit. The fielding fell far short of the standard which one expects to see in School cricket, bad throwing in and slackness in backing up being very much in evidence at the critical period of the game. H.C.S. Mr. Jones, b Deakin 12 G. H. Grimes, b Bostock o G. Wilson, b Bostock 3 Mr. Sharpley, hit w, b Bostock o Shore, b Bostock 15 Mr. Carson, b Deakin g R. W. Woods, b Bostock 14 H. Horton, b Deakin 3 T. Bromfield, b Barnett n G. A. R. Thursfield, not out 5 A. H. Watts, c Nott, b Barnett 5 Extras 16 Total 93

LEOMINSTKR. G. Parr, b Shore o H. Reynolds, c Woods, b Wilson 8 |. H. Nott, b Wilson 3 E. E. White, b Wilson 56 G. E. C. S. Davies, b Woods 21 J. A. Sale, b Shore 8 Bostock, b Shore o F. Barnett, 1 b w, b Shore 3 P. W. Carver, run out 4 G. N. Edwards, c Woods, b Shore 4 R. F. Deakin, not out 3 Extras 9 Total 119 20 THE HEBEPOEDIAN.

ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Shore 23 5 43 5 G.Wilson 14'! 3 43 3 R. Woods 10 2 21 i G. Thursfield 20 3 o

H.C.S. V. MOCCAS. Won by 36 runs. Played at Wyeside on June 29th. The School batted first and scored 180, of which Woods by fine hitting made 102 not out, his total including only two singles. Master and Denny opened the innings for Moccas, and by free hitting compiled 77 for the first wicket, when the former was out to a brilliant one-handed catch from a hard drive. The rest of the side were dismissed for the addition of 67. Wilmshurst had a fine analysis, but the Moccas tail was very weak. Though our ground fielding was reasonably sound, our catching was appallingly at fault, nearly a dozen chances being missed in the course of the innings. H.C.S. G. Wilson, st Master, b Appleford 5 T. Bromfield, b Harwood 13 R. W. Woods, not out 102 H. Horton, b Appleford 3 G. H. Grimes, hit wkt, b Appleford o G. R. Thursfield, 1 b w, b Talbot 12 G. N. Edwards, c Appleford, b Williams.,.. 14 A. G. Carless, b Williams 3 T. Wilmshurst, 1 b w, b Williams 7 A. H. Watts, b Williams o T. Vale, c Master, b Williams o Extras 21 Total 180

MOCCAS. R. G. E. C. Master, c Woods, b Wilson.... 58 G. A. Denny, c and b Woods 36 W. B. Horn, c Woods, b Thursfield o Rev. F. L. Appleford, 1 b w, b Wilmshurst.. n W. Cornewall, c Wilson, b Wilmshurst.... 5 W. Walton, b Woods 15 O. Talbot, b Wilmshurst 4 G. Harwood, c Watts,b Wilmshurst o R. D. Hughes, run out. o G. Williams, b Wilmsburst 4 J. Williams, b Wilmshurst o Extras n Total 144 THE HEKEFOKDIAN. 21 ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Wilson 9 2 39 i Thursfield 10 o 41 i Woods ., i o i 46 2 Wilmshurst 7'4 475

H.C.S. 2ND XI. v. LUCTON SCHOOL. Played on June 8th. The 2nd XI. met with a bad defeat at the hands of Lucton in their only match this season. Thursfield took 7 wickets for 41 runs, and Stretton, Chase, Edwards, and Goodwin batted well.

H.C.S. 2ND XI. ist innings. 2nd innings. S. Goodwin. cM. C. Parry,bH. P. Chase n b H. H. Chase n G R. Thursfield, b G. B. Deakin 5 runout 7 G. R Edwards, b G. B. Deakin 2 b H. P. Chase 15 A. H. Watts, run out 8 b H. P. Chase o S. H. Grimes, c E. G. Southgate, b H. P. Chase o b E, G. Southgate o R. W. Davies, b H. P. Chase i c H. F. G. Brooksbank, b G. B. Deakin 9 J. H. Trumper, c A. L, Bostock, b H. P. H. P. Chase 7 b H. P. Chase o G. H. Grimes, b E G. Southgate i b H. P. Chase o F. A. Jones, b H. P. Chase 4 b G. B. Deakin 3 T. B. Vale, b E. G. Southgate 3 not out i E. G. Dutton, not out o b G. B. Deakin o Extras 13 Extras 6 Total 55 LUCTON SCHOOL. M. C. Parry, b G. R. Thursfield o H. P. Chase, b G. R. Thursfield 28 E. G. Southgate, b A. H. Watts 2 L. A. Shirlaw, b A. H. Watts 3 G. B. Deakin, b G. R. Thursfield 5 S. H. Stretton, b G. R. Thursfield 41 H, Foster, b G. R. Thursfield 5 A. L Bostock, 1 b w, b G. N. Edwards 6 H. F. G. Brooksbank, c F. A.Jones, bG. R. Thursfield 6 J. W. Stretton, b G. R. Thursfield o W. G. Smith, not out i Extras 12 Total 109 22 THE HEKEFOKDIAN. HOUSE COMPETITIONS.

DAY BOYS v. BOARDERS. There was apparently greater keenness than ever on the first of the House Ties, which was won by the Boarders after a close game by 37 runs. Thursfield, Goodwin, Woods, Bromfield, and Lloyd batted well, and the former had a fine analysis in the first innings. No fewer than eight of the batsmen were run out. In the second match, owing to measles, there were a large number of substitutes appearing for the Boarders, who won by five wickets. Horton, Vale, Treloar, G. Grimes, Wilson, and Thursfield all scored freely, but the fielding was bad, numerous chances being missed. Wilson and Edwards bowled well in the second innings. Eesults : Boarders beat Day Boys 2 matches to ml.

BOARDERS, ist innings. 2nd innings, R. W. Woods, b Edwards 4 c Horton, b Wilmshurst 40 J. H. Trumper, st Watts, b Edwards.... o b Watts o G. H. Grimes, c Horton, b Wilmshurst.. 4 1 b w, b Carless o G. Thursfield, b Wilmshurst 19 run out 49 R. W. Davies, b Wilmshurst 18 b Watts 8 F. W. Jones, c Bromfield, b Wilmshurst 3 c Bromfield, b Carless. 10 C. V. Millyard, c Whitfeld, b Wilmshurst. i not out o S. H. Grimes, not out 21 run out 3 C. Williams, run out o run out 3 K. L. Hall, run out i c Vale, b Horton o R. Williams, c Whitfeld, b Carless 14 c Horton, b Bromfield. 15 Extras 12 Extras 12 Total 87 Total 140

DAY BOYS, •ist innings. 2nd innings. G. J. Goodwin, c Woods, h Thursfield .. 6 b Woods 41 T. F. Bromfield, b Thursfield 39 c Thursfield, b Woods. 10 T. V. B. Wilmshurst, b Thursfield o run out 2 A. G. Carless, c Grimes, b Woods o run out 2 G. N. Edwards, b Thursfield 4 b Woods 10 H. Horton, b Thursfield i cHall, b Woods 4 A. H. Watts, c Woods, b Thmsfield 2 c Millyard, b Woods., n T. B. G. Vale, c and b Thursfield o run out 14 A. G. Lloyd, b Thursfield o not out 28 J. P. Treloar, not out 6 b Woods i T. Whitfeld, b Thursfield o c Thursfield, b Woods. 2 Extras 3 Extras 4 Total 61 Total 129 THE HEREFOEDIAN. 23

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Boarders.—ist innings. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. Wilmshurst 16 i 45 5 Edwards 7 i 19 2 Bromfield 72 60 Carless i'i o 51 Edwards bowled 2 wides; Bromfield, i no-ball. Second innings. Edwards 5 i 26 o Watts 9 o 49 2 Wilmshurst 7 o 26 i Carless 5 i 17 2 Bromfield 2 o 10 I Horton 20 o i Day Boys.—ist innings. Thursfield 102 o 24 9 Woods it 2 33 i Thursfield bowled 3 no-balls. Second innings. Woods 21 2 54 7 Jones i 2 o II o fhursfield n o 31 o Grimes 3 o 19 o R.Williams 4 o 10 o Thursfield, i no-ball.

DAY BOYS. 1st innings. 2nd innings. T. Bromfield, b b Grimes 10 c and b Wilson 14 G. N. Edwards, b Wilson i b Wilson o H. Horton, b Wilson 78 b S. Grimes 4 G. J. Goodwin, b S. Grimes 7 c Davies, b Wilson. ... 3 T. V. B. Wilmshurst, 1 b w, b Thursfield 13 b Wilson 2 A. G. Carless, c G. Grimes, o Wilson— 9 b S. Grimes >.. 2 A. H. Watts, b Thursfield o c G. Grimes, b Wilson, n A. G. Lloyd, c Thursfield 5 c Davies, b S. Grimes.. 10 T. B. G. Vale, c Williams, b G. Grimes.. 33 c Hall, b Wilson 19 J. P. Treloar, c Hall, b Thursfield 29 b Wilson 5 T. Whitfeld, not out o not out o Extras 13 Extras 15 Total 198 Total 85

BOARDERS. ist innings. 2nd innings, G. H. Grimes, run out 44 c Watts, b Edwards... 23 G. Wilson, c Wilmshurst, b Horton 62 b Watts 30 G. R. Thursfield, c Wilmshurst 37 b Edwards J. H. Trumper, run out 16 b Edwards S. H. Grimes, c Lloyd, b Wilmshurst... o b Edwards R. Williams, c Bromfield 8 not out F. W. Jones, 1 b w, b Wilmshurst 15 not out THE HEKEFORDIAN.

S. H. Davies, c Bromfield, b Wilmshurst S. M. Connop, c Wilmshurst K. L. Hall, b Horton A. W. Watts, not out o Extras 26 Extras. Total 220 Total (5 wkts) 68 BOWLING ANALLSIS. Boarders.—ist innings. Overs. Mdns. Runs. VVkts. Thursfield 13 4 55 4 Wilson 18 2 80 3 S. Grimes 13 o 42 2 G. Grimes i o 6 I Second innings. J Wilson n 5 2 3° 7 S. Grimes 12 I 36 3 Thursfield 2 o 4 3 Day Boys.—ist innings Edwards 20 54 o Wilmshurst ig'6 5 47 5 Watts 4 2 9 o Bromfield 12 2 48 i Horton 13 3 31 2 Horton bowled 3 wides ; Edwards, 2 no-balls Wilmshurst, i wide and I no-ball. Second innings. Wilmshurst 4 ii Edwards 9 20 A. H. Watts 2 16 Horton 4 II A. H. Watts bowled i wide.

JUNIOE HOUSE COMPETITION.

The Boarders were easily first this year, winning all their matches easily. The Choristers were quite out-classed in batting, but showed great pluck in fielding, even when matters were hopeless. S. H. Grimes took a lot of wickets, and on one occasion made a century. There was plenty of keenness shown all round, and the new rule that matches should be continued from day to day until finished and decided on two innings was certainly a great improvement. Scores :— Boarders, Day Boys, Choristers, ist inns. 2nd inns. ist inns. 2nd inns. ist inns. 2nd inns. 95 32 34 36 44 12 26 23 146 9 5 95 64 29 44 96 26 54 * Score missing. THE HBBBFOBDIAN. 25 TABLE OF RESULTS. Boarders. Day Boys. Choristers. Points. W W Boarders .... w .. w .. 4

Day Boys £ .. ™ .. 2

Choristers • • T r • • • • °

'TW.\S MOKNING AND THE SON WAS UP.

A Tailor tells the tale; he dreamed, He'd many a seam to sew,— Mere seeming seams, yet hard it seemed To sew seams seeming so. He dreamed that in his shop he sat And yet among the shore, Strange as it seem's, he seemed to see Sea ming ling with the floor. And suddenly each-seam it seemed To be a sea-monster, 'Tis strange to see, much like a snake A seeming " seam-on-stir." Said he to self " I-seem to see The seamy side of things," For round his legs they scuffling screamed And seethed in snaky rings. But being a sea(m)man bold he sought To slay these seeming snakes,— They seized his toe, and plunged him in A sea of pains and aches. He woke ; the seeming seams were gone; But his foot still worked him woe. * His tow-haired son was straining at A string tied round his toe. 26 THE HBEEFOKDIAN. THE SYMONDS SCULLS.

There were originally four entries this year, but two of the candidates scratched, leaving B. W. Woods and G. Wilson to join battle for the Cup. The race was rowed on Monday, July 8th, and does not call for much description. Wilson started at the faster stroke, and though he lost some ground, held his own well for the first quarter of a mile or more, but then gave up trying, and the rest of the race was a processional paddle, Woods winning with ease for the third year running.

OXFORD LBTTEE.,

DEAB ME. EDITOR, Your humble scribe, as is his wont, must deplore the absence of news at this centre of learning. This term has, however, proved full of examinations for us O.H.'s. Connop, unfortunate once more in not gaining a place in the Brasenose Eight, has, we hear on some doubtful authority, worked steadily to baffle the questions of the examiners in Pass "Mods." The issue, however, still remains in the lap of the gods. Collins obtained a second in " Mods," and was not troubled by Divinity. McCausland, we believe, has been in the throes of " Greats"—a trying ordeal in summer weather. We are much pleased to have received a visit from Donne, and a hearty hand shake —what a grip the fellow has got! The festive appearance of Oxford during Eights Week, did not turn a learned member of the School from his quest of scholar- ships ; our regret is that Herefordians were too busy to show him what is to be seen. We hear that you are soon to lose Mr. A. G. Jones, whose careful teaching and unending useful- ness have made him a great feature of the School. We trust that he will do well in his new venture. The weather of the term has been excellent; and we, in spite of our British birth, cannot complain. That is all. YOUE OXFOED COEEESPONDENT.

CAMBEIDGE LETTEE.

DEAK ME. EDITOE, As your correspondent is at the present time sitting in his shirt-sleeves, under the firm impression that the New York THE HEEEFOEDIAN. 27 heat-wave has visited England in a more terrible form, you will perhaps excuse those inanities which will undoubtedly appear in the course of this letter ; however, before he gets to them, let him on behalf of his brother Cambridge O.H.'s and himself, say how sorry they are to hear that the School is losing Mr. Jones after his eleven years' good work both in School and out. We all hope he may have great prosperity and happiness before hirn. We had a very pleasant task in welcoming H. E. H. Oakeley back from the seat of war with his bronzed com- panions, the more pleasant in that he looked even fitter than when he went out. We trust he may still grace our courts for some time to come. We had a glimpse of the genial countenance of G. E. Ellwood (Selwyn) at the end of term, who announced that he had come up to pass Part II. in the Theological Special, and we congratulate him on doing so. G. F. Baxter is also to be congratulated on successfully getting his degree after the toils of the afore-mentioned Special; while G. E. Sidebotharn is to be congratulated, or condoled, on coming out among the " Junior Pessimes." E. B. le B. Janvrin and L. H. B. Corban were successful in obtaining 1st classes in Part I. of the Theological Special, than which none were better deserved ; to the latter, moreover, together with Apperley, is due the gratitude of all Herefordians, for making the name of Hereford felt in the cricket world by their exertions as members of the Cambridge University Unemployed C C. F. Bird alone, occupying, as he did with so much grace and vigour, the second thwart in the St. Catherine's boat, reminds us that we have in the past produced boating blues, and inspires us with hope for the future. F. W. Allen obtained his first Tennis Colours at St. John's, and made one of a very successful team. Porter passed successfully through his College Classical examination; and just before writing this we hear Apperley has ploughed the examiners in Part II. of the General. The following were in residence last term : — H. E. H. Oakeley, B.A., S. John's, 7th year. G. F. Baxter, Emmanuel, 3rd ,, C. E. Sidebotham, St. John's, 3rd ,, E. B. Le B. Janvrin, St. John's. 2nd ,, L. H. B. Corban, Clare, 2nd ,, H. W. Apperley, Clare, 2nd ,, T. H. Porter, St. John's, 1st ,, F. W. Allen, St. John's, 1st ,, B. K. Nutman, Jesus', 1st ,, F. Bird, St. Catherine's, 1st ,, 28 THE HEBEFOEDIAN. Before closing it might not be out of place to mention the fact that the Cambridge O.H.'s were photographed at the end of the term, a precedent which we hope will be carried on in the future. To those who are going down, there is always consolation in the thought that their places will be taken by other Herefordians, who will no doubt be a credit to the name, and carry on the glorious traditions of H.C.S. Farewell, Mr. Editor. " If you can't be aisy, be as aisy as you can," And believe me to remain, In all due humility, YOUR CAMBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT.

PARIS LETTER.

DEAE ME. EDITOE, You have been good enough to honour me with a request to do something to promote a better feeling between perfidious Albion and her susceptible neighbours on the other side of the English Channel by contributing a few remarks on some French topic to the widely read and influential pages of the Herefordian, the topics suggested being French schools or schoolboys or games a la Frarujaise ; on none of these subjects can I claim to be an authority, and so it is with no little hesitation that I approach this test of international importance. However, since your chief object is presumably to fill up the regulation number of pages, if a few desultory observations will serve your purpose, my services are at your disposal. My personal experience of French schools is not extensive, in fact it is very limited, thelimits being well defined, namely, from 8.0 to 9.0 a.m. on a certain winter's morning. If I am not better informed on the subject, it is not altogether my own fault, but rather that of the educational authorities here, as you will see. Armed wit.h a letter of introduction and the praiseworthy intention of studying and criticising French methods of education from the standpoint of a more or less intelligent foreigner, I ventured one day into the sanctum of the directeur of one of the largest schools in Paris. The great man read my letter of introduction, which apparently gave him to understand that I was a professor of the University of Cambridge, an impression I was obliged to contradict. He was not at all enthusiastic about my visit, in fact he said that THE HBEBFOBDIAN. 29 the time was somewhat unpropitious, as examinations were in progress, but that if I liked to come round the next morning at 8 o'clock, he would see what he could do for me. I turned up at the hour suggested, and found the directeur a little less amiable than the day before. He replied without enthusiasm to various questions which I put to him, possibly not very interesting ones, relative to the number of pupils in the school, etc., and then he brought matters to a head by demanding if I wished to stop one hour or two ; not wishing to offend him I said one, and then he ordered me upstairs to a room where a German vive voce exam, was in progress. The most striking feature of the examination was that the parents were allowed to sit all round the room and witness the intellectual prowess of their offsprings ; an institution of this kind would perhaps meet with favour among the mothers of Hereford, and as a function might be appreciated as a change from the attendance at cricket matches, lectures, etc. ; whether it would be popular with the boys, or even the Masters, is rather doubtful. At intervals during the examination various officials came into the room, and sat down for a few minutes, making notes, without anybody taking any notice of them at all. At the end of an hour the ordeal was over, and while the parents menacingly surrounded the poor examiner, I made my escape. The directeur was not in sight when I left, so I retired without thanking him for the trouble he had taken, and still more confirmed in my opinion that the fabled French politeness fails when put to the test, and seldom rises to the height of giving oneself a little trouble to oblige someone else. The English headmaster would not be too delighted to receive a visit from a foreigner, however intelligent, who wanted to be shown round the school during examination time, but he would certainly be polite. Discouraged by the ill-success of this first endeavour to learn something of the inner working of French schools, I have not ventured to continue my researches in this direction. The life of a boarder at most schools in la belle France is not attractive from a British point of view. The programme is something like thirteen or fourteen hours' work a day and no exercise, except a walk " en crocodile" once or twice a week. On Wednesdays and Thursdays long strings of boys in uniform may be seen parading the streets in Paris, the younger boys wearing a kind of midshipman's uniform, the elder boys a long navy-blue frock-coat with gilt buttons, blue trousers, and a yachting cap ; as many of them have long beards also, one might imagine that it was a man-of-war's crew out for a walk, except for the sickly appearance of most of them. There are now, however, many schools which play games such as football, hockey, and tennis, and for the scornful Britisher their efforts 30 THE HBEEFOEDIAN. are rather amusing, although be it understood that there are now teams of Eugby footballers in France capable of giving a good game to a strong English fifteen. The average French- man's fear of catching cold prevents his playing any violent game with muph keenness. To change before playing is an idea which does not seem to be understood at all; even when playing tennis in summer, if he gets as far as removing his coat, he keeps on his bowler. Anyone that changes properly attracts a crowd, and is jeered at by the gamins with such cries as " Angleesh," " Vive les Boers." Any such proceeding is considered exclusively Angleesh, and the opportunity is taken by the gamins to show on which side lie their sympathies in the Transvaal War. It seems a little strange that the fact of a man playing tennis at Paris in white trousers should arouse sympathy for the Boers who are righting in South Africa, but the Gallic mind is nimble and its sympathies are quick. Trusting that these rambling remarks will fill up as much space as you wanted, I remain, dear Mr. Editor, " Your obedient servant, PARIS COEEESPONDENT.

O.H. NOTES.

C. Leslie Jones was priested at York at the Trinity ordination. * ** A. TJJ. Averay Jones, who has for some years been a Master at Pocklington School, sailed for South Africa in May to take up a Native Com missionership in Rhodesia. * * * J. G. Watkins has been swimming and playing Water Polo for Bartholomew's Hospital. * * * C. J. Brierley has been playing Lawn Tennis for the Yorkshire College, A. E. Boycott for St. Thomas' Hospital, and also for the United Hospitals, and F. W. Allen for St. John's College, Cambridge. * * * Among O.H.'s lately returned from the Front are H. H. E. Oakeley, C.U.R.V. (1st Suffolks), C. Britten, A. E. Oakeley, and J. G. V. Donne (I.Y.) THE HEEBFOHDIAN. 31 We have received visits this term from Bevs H. B. Knight, W. P. Cazalet, V. Stillingfleet, and W. Price, apart from those O.H.'s resident in Hereford and the neighbourhood, the latter three, we are glad to say, with a view to maintaining the family connection with the School in another generation.

G. Pi. Connop has been awarded his Cricket Colours for B.N.C. He was not, however, rowing in the Eight, with the result that it went down every night.

H. W. Woods has successfully taken the Intermediate Law Examination. * ** B G. T. Coventry has lately been playing cricket in the neighbourhood of Hereford. * ** J. Bourdas won the Hurdle and Bicycle Eaces at Charing Cross Hospital Sports. * ** A. E. Capel has been stroking the Birmingham B.C. Senior Four. * # * The Past v. Present match has been fixed for Monday, July 29th. Intending players should communicate at once with G. E. Connop, Eollesby Hall, Great Yarmouth ; or W. T. Carless, Offa Street, Hereford. The latter will also be pleased to hear from any O.H.'s, whether members of the Club or not, who desire to be present at the dinner to be held the same evening at the Green Dragon. The annual meeting will be held in the School Library at 11 a.m. on Monday.

COEBESPONDENCE.

DEAB MB. EDITOE, What one among us is not struck by the tenantless state of the unoccupied parts of the College ? Is it that the gods preserve them as a monument and masterpiece of architecture, or is it rather that they are haunted by some weird super- natural being ? If neither of these conditions is so, why should not application be made to the proper authorities if perchance some step might be taken to remedy this unsatis- 32 THE HEKEFOBDIAN. factory state of things ? There are monitors here who would find it most convenient if they could have studies or even a monitor's room there. Now, Mr. Editor, I write not this by reason of complaint nor yet in my own interest, for whatever steps be taken, and however immediate they may be, I shall not be here to reap the benefit of the changed state; nay, rather I am actuated by a deeper motive, a deep interest in the welfare of this School. A MONITOK.

EDITORIAL NOTICES.

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