18 THE MITRE. needed it was found that the appearance of the entered the Arts Faculty of McGill University. aforesaid fixings had very little to do with the Mr. Beverly Webster, B. C.S. 1892-7, and efficiency of the lights themselves. Mr. Clifford Gilmour, B C S. 1894-7, have also Things are in a far worse state now than entered the Arts Faculty of McGill ; while last year, and it is utter folly to try to work Mr. E. Cowan, B.C S. 1893-7, has entered the by the electric light now supplied to us. Faculty of Applied Science. M. Mr. Wm. T Cameron, B C.S. 1893-6, has left for England, where he will present himself as a candidate for the coming Army examina­ PERSONALS. tions. We notice with much pride and pleasure The marriage of two old LENNOXVILLE boys that all the old LENNOXVILLE boys at the Royal occur this month, and in each case their brides Military College have the honour of being have been chosen from among the daughters officers. Mr. Cecil N. Dean is Company Ser of the Republic. geant ; Messrs. W. B Kingsmill, Alison On Saturday, October 2nd, Mr Herbert Smith and H. Paysant are Sergeants, and Mr. B. Scofield, B.C.S. 1874-7, was married to Miss N. L. Bingay is a Corporal. Ruth Grace Huntley, at Hartford, Conn., and Mr. Sidney H. Ball, B.C.S. 1896-7, has on Wednesday, October 20th, Mr. Frederick entered the service of the Eastern Townships Stapely Wonham was united to Miss Bessie Bank at Richmond, P. Q. Wilson, the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Wilson, Mr. Cecil G. LaFrenaye, B.C S. 1893-7, of St. George’s Church, Stuyvesaut Square, has obtained a good position in the office of New York Mr. and Mrs. Wonham will live the Dominion Cotton Co., at Magog, P.Q., and in New York, while Mr. and Mrs. Schofield his cousin, Mr. Hugo M. Cummins, has been will reside in St. John, N. B appointed to the Eastern Townships Bank at Another wedding of interest to many old Waterloo, P.Q. LENNOXVILLE boys will be that of Miss Lillias Mr. Charles Sise has accepted a good Ivy Hayward, daughter of Mr. Gerald S. Hay position in the Bell Telephone Co., while his ward, the well-known miniature painter, and brother, Mr. Edward Sise, is meeting with sister to Mr. Harold Hayward, the late Senior much success as a practical electrician in Prefect of the School. Miss Hayward will be New York. married at St.John’s Church, Larchmont, N.Y., Mr. ‘ Bob’ McDougall, late of the Bank on Saturday, Oct. 20th, to Mr. Constant Bird. of Montreal, has been offered a position of im Mr. Geoffry D. Porteous, B.C.S. 1890 -7, portance in the new office of the Dominion has entered the Bank of Montreal. Cotton Co , St James Street, Montreal. Mr. Dalby Morkill, B.C.S. 1892-7, has The engagement is announced of Mr. joined his father, Mr. R. D. Morkill, Jr., B.C.S. George Carington Smith, B.C.S, 1881-5, to 1862-8, at Rossland, B.C. Miss Dawes, of Lachine. Mr. Kenneth B. Gordon, B.C.S. 1891-7, Lt.-Col. Wm. Yale, B.C.S. 1861-6, Royal has entered the banking house of J. Kennedy Scots Fusiliers, who is stationed at Bermuda Todd & Co., Wall street. New York. as D A G. to the Forces, has lately been on a Mr. Reginald Purves, B C S. 1892-7, has visit to his old home in Chambly. 16 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 17 still continues to be held in high esteem by History of the African Church. His work in is endeavoring to arrange a series of matches will continue to support both the Library and those who know it. the School is much appreciated. to be played in Montreal during the month. the Reading room. The new year has brought with it many Mr. Davies came to us from St. John’s The team this year will be very light, owing On September 29, the feast of St. Michael changes. Many of those of whom we were School, Montreal, where he was a Master for to the fact that last year it was composed and All Angels, Mr. Watson was ordained very fond have gone, and others have taken two years. He is a member of the University almost entirely of Sixth Form boys who have deacon in St. George’s Church, LENNOXVILLE, their places. Especially do we miss the Senior of London, England ; and has devoted a great left the School. We hope, however, by hard by the Lord Bishop of Quebec. The School Boy of the School last year—Hayward, and deal of time to the study of music. Mr. Davies work to overcome difficulties, and to make a attended the service, which was most impres­ his fellow prefects. To the new Prefects The is a valuable addition to the staff, for not only somewhat creditable showing. sive, and the regular choir was reinforced by Mitre extends its congratulations ; and to the being a musician and an excellent teacher, he Pattee Max is to be congratulated on several students from the College. new boys it offers a hearty welcome. We trust is also a good cricketer in which branch of his appointment as Senior Prefect. He will Among the numerous improvements that that they—the new boys —will soon find them athletics the boys of the School will be glad to no doubt, do credit to the School and himself have been commenced on the School grounds selves at home, and that a feeling of sympathy know he is successful. in the discharge of his duties. He is ably during the summer we must not forget to men­ will shortly arise, if indeed it has not already Mr. Watson is not in need of an introduc assisted by the new Prefects Cassils, Gordon tion the Headmaster’s house, which, now that done so between them, the Masters and the tion to readers of The Mitre. His character Max, Stevens, Stuart and Laing, with Gil the rafters are on, begins to show signs of old boys. and work in the College are well known to all. mour as Prefect-Librarian. completion. Our genial Head is indeed worthy In athletics we also anticipate a success­ As a Master in the School, his work, we have The prospects of the Chapel Choir are of this consideration on the part of the Com­ ful year. The Football Club, under the man­ no doubt, will be of high order. decidedly promising Though there are few mittee. We hope he will spend many happy agement of its enthusiastic captain, Pattee, is At the annual meeting of the Recreation of the old trebles left, the recruits in that days under its roof. making splendid progress. In hockey the Club the following officers were elected : Presi department are all that can be desired—and On Oct. 5th the B. C. S. Choir performed prospects are good ; and cricket will receive dent, the Headmaster; Vice-P., H. G. Pattee ; with the assistance of those students who have its annual pilgrimage to Compton to act as substantial support from Mr. Davies. And Sec.-Treas., Mr. Scott ; Committee, Gilmour, kindly volunteered their services there is no Supplementary Choir on the occasion of the here we must congratulate ourselves upon the Cassils, Carruthers, Dobbin, Austin. At a reason why excellent results should not be Harvest Festival. The fates were propitious new gymnasium—no mean one indeed—whose subsequent meeting the financial estimates attained. in the matter of weather, which is an import­ walls are steadily rising. The contractors are were brought down and apportioned. The The boys are very thankful to the Bishop ant factor on this particular occasion, and a pushing the work on as fast as possible, and desirability of forming a Dancing Class was for being instrumental in getting them a sufficiently early arrival was made to admit of by the end of the football season we hope that discussed and approved of. It is hoped that holiday during his official visit to the College a preliminary practice, which was freely at­ this branch of athletics will be flourishing. sufficient interest will be shown in the matter and School. The day was thoroughly enjoyed. tended by intending members of the congrega­ We are delighted that Mr. Hudspeth has to warrant the Committee in establishing one. The “ half” in honor of an old master’s return tion. The pretty little Church looked charm­ returned to resume his duties as Senior The Headmaster, Mr. LeRay, and Mr. was also much appreciated. ing in its festive attire, and the service, which Mathematical and Science Master. During Scott were on hand the opening day of term It may not be out of place here to especi­ was accompanied by our old friend, Mr. Dorey, his absence Mr. Hudspeth spent the greater looking as though the vacation had agreed ally commend the Prefects for so emphatically was hearty in the extreme. Dr. Dumbell was part of his time in the study of Art under the with them. The two former spent their time asserting their right to superiority among the the preacher, and after service Mr. Parker, an great masters in Paris. We feel honored to in Quebec, and the latter in Ontario. boys of the School. That they have publicly old friend of the School, entertained his guests think that his loyalty to the School induced We have before us a nicely written Pros­ announced to the School their intention of in his usual hospitable manner.