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No. 50.

VOL. V.

JULY, 1904.

gonfenfs. School Notes Rowing ... ... The Athletic Sports Cricket; Earlier Matches O.V. Column Fives Rifle Club Chess Club School Officers School Accounts Oxford and Cambridge Letters Correspondence

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entered for the London Matriculation, 11 will compete for the Higher Joint Board Certificate, and 16 for the Lower. Besides this the whole School will be inspected on July 4th and 5th and examined at the end of the Term. .* * * Our Cricket prospects at the beginning of the Term were most encouraging. We had seven of our last year's eleven with us and what is perhaps more important, three weeks of fine weather in which to get the eleven in working order before the actual season began. *

JT is to be hoped that the School will be as successful this Term as it was in the Summer Term last year. Unfortunately last year's unbeaten cricket record has now been spoiled by a loss at the hands of the Worcestershire Club and Ground. But in examination work we trust the School will achieve better results than last year. Four candidates have

The first few matches shewed how much we needed the mainstays of our last season's bowling, Dickson and Williams. Without any disparagement to our present bowlers we may safely say that it will be long before we shall have bowling to come up to last season's standard. We have now to rely more on our batting and fielding to win matches ; in the latter department there is room for improvement.

THE VIGORNIAN.

The events of last Term were nearly all crowded in ttte last fortnight of Term, the Boat Races, the Sports, and the Regatta following one another in quick succession. With the sole exception of the Hereford Race, which we lost by half a length, all were most successful. * * * The event of the Term was, of course, the Boat Race with Hereford, this year rowed on the home waters. Though our crew were lighter than their opponents they made a very game struggle. Hereford were never more than two lengths ahead and at the winning post this was reduced by an excellent spurt to half a length. Of course we were disappointed but went away satisfied with seeing an exciting finish and with the knowledge that the four had plenty of pluck in them. » » » Our race against Monkton Combe, which took place earlier in the Term afforded us a hard-won victory by half a length. Critiques of the Four and accounts of the races will be found in another column. * * * The Sports, which were this year held on our own ground without a postponement (mirabile dictu), proved most successful. The ground was very soft owing to the recent rains, but some of the performances were most creditable. By far the most interesting feature was the new Inter-House Challenge Shield, which produced extraordinary keenness in every race. The shield is a magnificent affair of ebony and silver and for the ensuing year adorns the School House Dining Hall. * * * One always associates with the School Regatta visions of wretched weather and lengthy waits between each race. The rowing authorities had apparently determined to improve matters. The weather was a comparative success ; the races were better and provided more

interest. We are glad, however, to record that the efforts of the authorities did not in the least diminish the number of crabs caught. * » * The appeal which we voiced in our last issue, for old copies of " Vigornians " has been most liberally responded to. In the name of the Library Committee and indeed of the whole School, we tender our thanks to the Revs. W. H. Littlebury and W. E. Bolland for the copies they sent us. There are, however, four more needed before the School collection is complete. * * * We hear that the School Band is flourishing this term under the personal direction of Mr. George Smith. It is no doubt difficult for some Old Vigornians in the summer to put in an appearance, but still a very fair average attendance is registered. We are looking forward to the next Band Concert. * * * The competition for Canon Flory's Reading Prize again proved most interesting. After three tests the judges awarded the prize to Overell. In the Navy League Essay, Overell and Stinton were adjudged equal, so the decision has been referred to the Navy League, who decided in favour of Overell. This Term Mrs. Berkeley has kindly offered prizes for two essays, one on " Arbitration," open to the whole School; the other upon " The lessons we learn from animals," open to all below the 5th. The former has been won by F. H. Eldershaw and H. S. Berkeley (equal); the latter by M. T. Truman. » * » We congratulate Stinton on his election to a Demyship of £80 at Magdalen College, Oxford. This we believe is one of the greatest scholastic successes we have yet achieved. Congratulations are also due to G. D. Day, who won, last Term, an Exhibition at Selwyn College, Cambridge, to W. F. N. Eldershaw, who gained a £60

THE VIGORNIAN.

Theological Scholarship at Durham, and to A. P. G. Smith, who has won a Goldsmith's Exhibition of £50 at Cambridge. *

It is pleasing to record the large number of O.V. successes which have been gained lately. Congratulations are especially due to Mr. Walter Holland, who has been appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire, and N. M. Fergusson, who passed the ist Class Natural Science Tripos at Cambridge. The School is also represented at Henley this year by two O.V.'s, N. M. Fergusson rowing in the Magdalene Boat, and M. Bates in the St. John's. # * * The Curator of the Museum begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following gifts for the Museum, and wishes to thank all those who kindly contributed: — Indian Snake's Skin G. H. Newton, O.V. Mosquito N. H. Pretty, O.V. Diamond Jubilee Coin F. Larr, Esq. Volcanic Dust Miss Chappel. Flint F. Dale. The following Books will be added to the School Library in the course of the Term: — " The Iliad of Homer " - Butcher and Lang. f F. Lang. " The Odyssey of _ -J Walter Leaf. Homer " (^ Ernest Myers. " The Stickit Minister " - S. R. Crockett. The Annals of Tacitus " \ Brodribb. " The Attic Theatre " - Haigh. " Mathematical |„ „ Recreations" - f BalL " Political Economy " - Walker. " The Heart of Rome " M. Crawford. Also kindly presented by Canon Carr—The Works of Cicero; by F. L. Steward, O.V.— Kallistratus, by W, H. Gilkes'; and by H. Raymond—British India.

The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following School Magazines, which have been placed in the Reading Room: — Salopian, Tonbridgian, Decanian, Bromsgrovian, Eagle, King Edward's School Chronicle (Birmingham), Herefordian.

The Rowing was more successful this year than it has been of late. This was largely due to the fact that we had better boats this year and better oars, both of which are absolute necessities for teaching anyone to row. During the latter part of the Term we had one or two fours out every night, in addition to the clinker four, so that everyone was able to get more practice this year. As a result the Regatta, which was held on March 26th, went off better. There was of course a fair percentage of crabs, but on the whole the rowing was better. The Scratch Pairs, as usual, provided some close races. The favourites were Day and Overell, but they were beaten in the semi-final by Raymond and Stinton, who rowed well together. Dash and Bruorton also rowed well and got into the final, but were then easily beaten by Raymond and Stinton. Unfortunately the O.V.'s were unable to get the crew which they had hoped for, and were no match for the School Four, which won easily. We were glad to see quite a good number of people down to watch the Regatta. The following are the results in brief: — School v. Old Vigornians. School won by three lengths. Junior Fours. Langdon's Four beat Jollye's by half a length. VI. Form v. School. VI. Form won by i length. School v. House. School won by half a length. Scratch Pairs. Raymond and Stinton beat Dash and Bruorton in the final.

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. v. MONKTON COMBE. Rowed at Bath on Saturday, March igth, over the Saltford course. A steady drizzle was falling most of the day and the air was very close for rowing, but the water was quite smooth. Both boats got away well together, but we began at once to draw away, and by half-way we were more than a length ahead. But our opponents stuck gamely to us and began to draw up again. However we were rowing well within ourselves and were never in serious danger, finally winning by about half a length. Throughout the race our stroke had set a slow stroke, and did not by any means get all the work out of his crew that he might have done, and never made any spurt at all; on the other hand, he kept his head well and showed the makings of a useful stroke.

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. It was four years since we had rowed Hereford at home, and the first time that we had rowed them over the mile course. Hereford had an unusually heavy crew this year and were also reported to be very good. The day of the race was showery and there was a gusty west wind, but luckily the water was smooth. We won the toss and, after some hesitation on account of the wind, chose the Pitchcroft side. Much delay was caused at the start by the wind driving our boat against the stake boat, and when at length we did get clear we had drifted into the slack water at the side. However both boats got away at last without any mishap. Rowing with more life, and favoured at first by side and stream, Hereford quickly forged ahead and by the Dog and Duck were two lengths ahead, which enabled their cox to choose his own course round the corner. It seemed as if it was going to be a runaway affair, but a complete change came over our rowing; stroke quickened up, and assisted by the corner, we began rapidly to draw up, and coming up hand over hand in

the last few hundred yards, we finished a good race only half a length behind our opponents. The crew are to be congratulated on having rowed a stern race with pluck and need not be ashamed of losing by a small margin to a good crew, such as Hereford certainly was.

CRITIQUE OF THE CREW. W. A. FERGUSSON made a useful bow. He was, however, apt not to get his work on soon enough at the beginning of the stroke, and in consequence he found a difficulty in finishing and getting his hands away. B. G. STEVENS worked hard at 2, but he cannot get out of his old fault of doubling himself up and swinging out of the boat. He must also learn to keep his eyes in the boat. E. V. OVERELL at 3 rowed much better than last year; his swing was straighter, but he is still heavy with his shoulders and needs to put more life into his beginning. H. RAYMOND at stroke showed plenty of promise. He developed a good forward swing and rowed with plenty of life. But he hunches his shoulders up at the finish and is given to burying his oar. J. BOURNE did very well as cox. He has a good nerve. With more experience he should prove a good cox. He does not use his voice enough. Jlt&Cettc The Sports were held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 23rd and 24th, on the School Ground. The turf was rather soft and heavy for running owing to the continual floods in the earlier part of the Term; but the weather on both days was quite fine although rather cold. There was a large attendance of parents and friends of boys on both days. The entries were the best on record, largely owing no doubt to the fact that a Challenge Shield had been offered by the Games Committee for competition among

THE VIGORNIAN. The School House, The Castle House and Hostel, and The School. The first events were the heats for the hundred yards, which produced some very close contests. These were followed by Throwing the Cricket Ball, which was easily won by Bruorton, with a good throw of 85yds. gin.; Stevens ii. was second. Prize, biscuit box. For the junior event there was a large entry, but the throwing did not compare favourably with last year, Partington iii.'s being the best throw, 5Oyds. pin. The prize, a cricket bat, was presented by Dr. Dakin-Smith. The Quarter Mile Handicap, for which 28 entered, was won by Morgan (4Oyds.). i st prize, clock; 2nd prize, watch chain, won by Holland ; 3rd prize, pencil case, won by Chaytor ii. The Long Jump (open) produced only four competitors, Stevens ii. winning easily with a fine jump of i8ft. lin., which was however one foot less than his last year's record. The prize, a writing case, was presented by the Hon. Mrs. Norbury. For the Long Jump under 15, there were no less than 20 entries, exactly five times as many as the preceding year. Nichols won the prize, a cricket bag, with a jump of I3ft. 4in. The Half-Mile Handicap, always the most popular race, produced 45 starters. Bruorton (goyds.) ran very well and finished well ahead of all the rest. Ludlow and Rammell had a very close race for the second place, which was finally won by the former; 4th, Berkeley i. 1st prize, presented by Mrs. Castley; 2nd prize, writing case; jrd prize, cup ; 4th prize, pencil case. The day closed with the Egg and Spoon Race, which was won by Dash, who was quite the most skilled of the competitors. Thursday opened with the High Jump, which was won by G. D. Day, 4ft. /in. ; Bruorton was second. Prize, watch. The Open Hundred Yards resulted in a very close race, Wilmot i. beating Stevens ii. by a few inches. The first prize was presented by Q..V7S; 2nd prize, collar box. The Hundred Yards, under 15, was won

by Payton; 2nd, Wilmot ii. 1st prize (presented by T. Charley, Esq.) ; 2nd prize, clock. Only three out of the seven wh:.rh started finished in the Quarter Mile. Stevens ii. was easily first; Fergusson second. Time, 5gsecs. First prize (presented by E. P. Evans, Esq) ; 2nd prize (presented by F. Charley. Esq.). The Junior High Jump was won by Payton (4ft. i in.), who defeated Chaytor by I inch, ist prize, cup ; 2nd prize, clock. The Three Quarter Mile, under ifi, proved to be a very exciting race, Jollye and Chaytor keeping ahead of the others the whole way and finally finishing in a tie. Cream came in third. I st prize (presented by Mrs. Chappel); 2nd prize, watch chain. Three entered for the Old Vigornians' race, J. D. Day coming in first, Kcechlin second, and N. M. Fergusson third. Prize, flask. The Mile (open) produced 11 starters; a great improvement on former years. Fergusson took the lead at first, Day i. taking second place. Until near the finish these positions were retained, but then Raymond with a magnificent spurt won a fine race, all the first four being close together; 2nd, Fergusson; 3rd, Stephens ii.; 4th, Day i. Time, 5min. 2 5 sees. 1st prize (presented by the Rev. W, H. Chappel); 2nd prize, cricket bag; 3rd prize, cuff links. The Half Mile, under 14, was distinguished by the very fine running of Morgan, who finished far ahead of all the others, in 2min. 42isecs; 2nd, Chaytor ii. 1st prize (presented by T. E. Rammell, Esq., and Miss Rammell) ; 2nd prize, cricket ball. The Three-legged Race was won by Cream and Darby. Prize, pencil case. Owing to the soft state of the ground, the Bicycle Race had to be deferred to the following Monday, when it took place on the Boughton Cricket Ground, ist, Day ii; 2nd, Hughes. Prize, cricket bag. The Consolation Races (open and under 15) were won by Mountain and Underwood respec-

THE VIGORNIAN tively. Prizes (i) presented by Mr. Cooper and (2) pencil case. In the Tug-of-war the School House pulled splendidly, defeating both the School and the Castle House and Hostel. The School defeated the Castle House and Hostel and thus obtained the second place. The Victor Ludorura was B. G. Stevens, who won the trophy for the third time in succession. He scored 13 points ; 2 points for the 100 Yards, 4 points each for the Quarter Mile and the Long Jump, 2 points for Throwing the Cricket Ball, and I for the Mile. The House Challenge Shield was won for the first time by the School House, which obtained 8?i points; the School came next with 76 points; and the Castle House and Hostel last with 67 points.

BOWLING BOWLER. Jeans i. Overell i. Bruorton G. Day B. G. Stevens ... E. M. Floyer ...

ANALYSIS. O.

9 5 7 3 3

49 23 17

2 2

I I o o

9 9

W.C.K.S.—1st Innings. B. G. Stevens, Ibw b Powell G. D. Day, c Rushton b Hughes ... G. M. Jeans, b Rushton ... W. A. Fergusson, c L. Rushton b Powell A. W. Stevens, c Rushton b Dyer M. S. D. Day, c Rushton b L. Rushton ... E. M. Floyer, c Rushton b Dyer E. V. Overell, not out H. R. Bruorton, b Barnsby R. C. Wilmot, absent H. Mountain, b Barnsby ... Extras ...

I O O

82 !9

16 IS 21

6 11 3 o o o 5

Total . 178

gvtcfief. W.C.K.S. v. CATHEDRAL GUILD. Our first match, a revival of the fixture with the Guild, was played on May I4th. The visitors batted first, and after their good start the School were lucky to get them out for 144. Stevens and Day, however, soon put the School in a safe position by a first wicket partnership that yielded 90 runs, the former's display being especially brilliant. CATHEDRAL GUILD—1st Innings. G. Rushton, run out ... ... ... 36 R. Brown, b Jeans 10 R. Randall, b Jeans 28 Rev. C. T. Powell, b Overell 3 L. Rushton, run out ... 7 F. Hughes, c Mountain b Overell... ... o H. Barnsby, hit wicket b Bruorton ... 23 H. Rushton, b Floyer 17 A. Dyer, c Mountain b Floyer ... ... 3 H. Randall, b Floyer o P. Williamson, not out ... 2 Extras 13 Total

144

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. On Wednesday, May i8th, we travelled to Hereford, and played one of the most exciting matches in the annals of the School. The home side batted first and lost Parry for a four. But then Trumper played an invaluable innings and, aided by our mis-fielding, Hereford carried their score to 157. Jeans (5 for 39) was our most successful bowler. The School made a bad start. Stinton was soon dismissed and Stevens was bowled after making three big hits. Half the side was out for 70. But Day i. meanwhile was playing sound cricket and, aided by Stevens i. and Fergusson, began to make the score look hopeful. The situation became critical again when he was out, but Hughes and Overell made a splendid stand, and the former made the winning hit amid a scene of great excitement.

THE VIGORNIAN. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. J. H. W. Trumper, c Jeans b Stinton ... 62 M. C. Parry, b Jeans 4 K. L. Hall, st. Stevens b Bruorton 26 W. R. H. Hereford, b Jeans 13 R. S. Lloyd, c Fergusson b B. G. Stevens 7 A. S. P. Fayerman, b Jeans o o R. T. Worthing, c Bruorton b Jeans . . . V. Boddington, b Hughes ... 3 A. H. Pepperton, b Bruorton H 11 A. Thomas, c M. S. D. Day b Jeans E. Griffiths, not out ... 4 Extras 13

BOWLING BOWLER.

Hughes ... Jeans Overell ... Bruorton G. Day Stinton B. G. Stevens ...

... ... ... ...

Total

157

w. i 5

O.V.'s. — 1st Innings. H. F. Wallis, Ibw. b Hughes W. Shuttleworth, b Hughes A. P. Bolland, c Bruorton b Hughes H. A. Richings, c Bruorton b Jeans J. D. Day, c Hughes b Jeans H .E. Powell, b Hughes J. G. Sheild, c Jeans b Overell E. L. Kcechlin, b Overell G. Newman, b Jeans E. Ingram-Halford, c Stevens i. b Hughes T. E. Rammell, not out ... Extras Total

ANALYSIS 0.

12 19 4 9 4 2 4

i 3 o 2 i o o

34 29 26 16 12

6 14 T^

W.C.K.S.— 1st Innings. B. G. Stevens, b Hall T. Stinton,* b ParryJ G. D. Day, c and b Parry G. M. Jeans, c Fayerman b Parry M. S. D. Day, J ' b Parry J A. W. Stevens, run out W. A. Fergusson, b Worthing E. V. Overell, c Parry b Hall V. R. Hughes, c Thomas b Parry R. C. Wilmot, c and b Parry H. R. Bruorton, not out ... Extras

BOWLING BOWLER.

Jeans Bruorton Hughes Overell Da y i

2 O j i

17 I

57 7 3 7 9 17 24 3

Total

158 J

W.C.K.S. v. LONDON OLD VIGORNIANS. This match seems to have become a standard Whit-Monday fixture, and this year produced a very interesting game. The O.V.'s batted first and would have fared badly but for scores by Wallis and Day. Hughes bowled very well. At the beginning of the School innings, Wallis looked like playing havoc with our wickets. But some good level batting, helped by a useful 26 by Day ii. enabled us to pull off the match by

32 6 7 / o 28 o 2 jC j3 •J3

A T"

ANALYSIS. o.

36 i 10 o 9 3 15 ... i15 c ... A4 ou 3 0 1 1 W.C.K.S.— ist Innings. B. G. Stevens, c Wallis b Bolland G. D. Day, b Wallis G. M. Jeans, b Wallis M. S. D. Day, c Bolland b Shuttleworth... A. W. Stevens, b Shuttleworth E. V. Overell, c and b Day E. M. Floyer, b Day V. R. Hughes, run out P. H. Ludlow, b Wallis R. C. Wilmot, not out H. R. Bruorton, c Rammell b J. D. Day. . . Extras

o 13•J

Total O.V.'s— Second Innings. H. F. Wallis,j b jJeans« H. A. Richings, b Hughes ... A. P. Bolland, Ibw. b Hughes ... JT. D. Day, J ' c Ludlow b Overell W. Shuttleworth, c Hughes b Stevens ii. H. E. Powell, b Overell E. L. Kcechlin, c Floyer b Bruorton G. Newman, c and b Bruorton ... J. G. Sheild, c Overell b Bruorton E. Ingram-Halford, T. E. Rammell, Esq., did not bat. Extras Total

. 2 3

jC. •j

19I o

7 19 4 o 4 15 o 6 IOI

13 3 4 7 12

8 20 O I

5 73

THE VIGORNIAN.

W.C.K.S. v.

G. L. CROWE'S XI.

This match, played on June ist, was spoilt by rain. The School won the toss and got through half an innings, B. G. Stevens and G. D. Day saving the score from looking very feeble. The School made 60 for the loss of five wickets.

W.C.K.S. v. NORTON BARRACKS. On Saturday, June 4th, we were at home to Norton Barracks. The visitors batted first and the start was sensational. 2-5-0. But Lieut. Umphreville then began to hit out splendidly and the score reached 78. Mr. Castley bowled with great effect, getting 6 for 36. The School also began badly, losing Stevens and Mr. Rammell for 5. But some steady batting enabled us to pass the visitors' total with the loss of four wickets. Subsequently Day ii., Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Castley treated the tired bowling severely.

NORTON

BARRACKS.

Capt. Palmer, c M. S. Day b Jarrett Major Stuart, b Castley ... Lieut. R. Umfreville, b Castley Lance-Corpl. Bloodsworth, b Castley ... Gapt. Wodehouse, b Castley Priv. Hanlon, c Jeans b Jarrett Col.-Sergt. Ward, c G. D. Day b Jeans ... Lance-Corpl. Haynes, not out Capt. Stanley Clarke, b Castley Priv. Robatham, b Castley Colour-Sergt. Lidstone, run out ... Extras Total

i 50 0

o o 20

3 o o J

W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Umfreville B. V. Stevens, c Ward b Umfreville ... T. Stinton, c Haynes b Umfreville G. D. Day, c Hanlon b Umfreville W. A. Jarrett, Esq., c Robatham b Stuart M. S. D. Day, b Hanlon R. J. Castley, Esq., not out A. W. Stevens, c Robatham b Umfreville G. M. Jeans, b Wodehouse V. R. Hughes, b Hanlon R. C. Wilmot, Ibw. b Hanlon

Extras

R. 36 31 16 o

6 2 I O

5 5 21

Total

228

W.C.KS. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. After the lapse of a season, in which both matches were spoilt by the weather? we again met Dean Close at cricket. They batted first and ran up a score of 105, Jeans being the most successful School bowler. For the School, all who went in did well save Jeans, to whom the Fates would not grant success with bat and with ball on the same day. The visitors' total was passed with the loss of one wicket. Stinton, going in first, played beautiful, stylish cricket, and was undefeated at the close. He was unlucky to miss his century, owing to the tact that we had to draw stumps at six o'clock. DEAN CLOSE.' F. T. Lidderdale, Ibw. b Hughes W. G. Lidderdale, run out H. W. Thomas c Hughes b Bruorton ... B. D. Crichton, c A. Stevens b Jeans ... C. E. Wells, b Bruorton H. D. Cooper, c B. G. Stevens b Jeans... R. C. Brown, b Hughes R. S. Grindley, c Fergusson b Jeans H. C. Roberts, c A. Stevens b Jeans A. M. D. Jones, b Jeans W. H. Anderson, not out ... Extras Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS. BOWLER. O. M. R. J. Castley, Esq. ... 10 3 W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq. 5 o G. M. Jeans 2 o V. R. Hughes i i

5 o 16 9 35 35 62 13

BOWLING ANALYSIS. BOWLER. O. M. V. R. Hughes 17 6 G. M. Jeans 10 3 H. R. Bruorton ... 3 o

R. 42 30 14

22 7

9 25 o 12 II II

5 o o J•}

105 W. 2

5 2

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S.—ist Innings. B. G. Stevens, b Thomas T Stinton, not out G. D. Day, c A. Jones b Crichton... G. M. Jeans, b Crichton M. S. D. Day, no*: out W. A. Fergusson, A. W. Stevens, V. R. Hughes, did not bat. E. V. Overell, R. C. Wilmot, H. R. Bruorton, Extras

38 82

i;o 16

Total

W.C.K.S.—ist Innings. B. G. Stevens c H. B. Wilson b Bloomer T. Stinton, b Barnard G. D. Day, c Wilkes b Bloomer G. M. Jeans, b Harris M. S. D. Day, c H. B. Wilson b Bloomer... E. V. Overell, c H. B. Wilson b Harris ... W. A. Fergusson, not out A. W. Stevens V. R. Hughes, R. C. Wilmot, H. R. Bruorton, did not bat. Extras

87 16 3i o i 4 4

162

Total (six wickets)

149

W.C.K.S. v. KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL, STRATFORD.

K.E.S., STRATFORD—2nd Innings. L. Bloomer, st Fergusson b Stevens ii. ... C. W. Barnard, c Hughes b Stevens ii. ... G. Wilkes, run out ... ... ... ... S. Harris, c Wilmot b Stevens ii. ... ... C. R. Andrewes, c Bruorton b Stevens ii. Extras ... ... ... ...

o 4 21 17 I 4

Total (five wickets)

June 11 saw us playing another School match, Stratford being our opponents this time. The visiting team realised 53 in the first innings, Hughes getting 5 for 17. The School passed this score with all their wickets in hand, Stevens hitting out in great style. The closure was applied at 146, and we tried to get our opponents out a second time, but only succeeded in getting five wickets down, four of which Stevens secured for 15 runs. K.E.S., STRATFORD—ist Innings. L. Bloomer, c Stinton b Hughes S. W. Harris, b Bruorton J. S. Wilkes, c Bruorton b Hughes C. W. Barnard, b Hughes C. R. Andrewes, b Jeans C. S. Norris, b Jeans H. Williams, b Jeans H. B. Wilson, c Hughes b Jeans H. B. Harbridge, c Jeans b Hughes W. P. Wilson, not out G. H. Bateman, st Fergusson b Hughes...

o 16 7 o 17 i o o

ii 3 7

5 o 4

"7 16 15

Total

I 4. T"

BOWLING ANALYSIS. BOWLER.

...

In this match we suffered our first defeat for three seasons, at the hands of a strong team. We won the toss and collapsed badly, Stevens, Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Rammell retrieving the situation. Our opponents made light of our bowling and ran up a total of 287 for the lo ss of four wickets. W.C.K.S. — ist Innings. B. G. Stevens c Crowe b Foley R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., b Powys-Keck T. Stinton, b Powys-Keck G. D. Day, b Foley R. J. Castley, Esq., b Powys-Keck W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., c Prince b Rose. . . M. S. D. Day, Ibw. b. Powys-Keck W. A. Fergusson, b Powys-Keck T. E. Rammell, Esq., not out ... ... G. M. Jeans, c Rose b Foley V. R. Hughes, run out Extras

Total

Hughes Bruorton Jeans

W.C.K.S. v. WORCESTERSHIRE CLUB AND GROUND.

o o 0

6 55 2

o 4.7 TV

5 i 5J

163

THE VIGORNIAN. CLUB AND GROUND. Lieut. Umfreville, c Day ii. b Castley Capt. Palmer, c Jarrett b Hughes Lieut. Rose, b G. Day ... ... G. L. Crowe, b Hughes H. Bryant, not out P H. Foley, not out ... ... Extras ... ... ...

... ... .. ... ...

59 117 52 48 i 4 6

Total (four wickets) 287 BOWLING

ANALYSIS.

BOWLER.

R. J. Castley, Esq. ... V. R. Hughes W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq.... R. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq. G. M. Jeans G. D. Day

o. 13 12 13

3 9 2

M. O 2 2 I O 0

R. 64

53 78 9 32 22

W. I 2 O O O

ST. JOHN'S v. W.C.K.S. This match, played at Boughton, resulted in a draw in our favour. St. John's compiled 202 for six, being mainly indebted to Fellows and Souch for this score. The School ran up 134 for three wickets before stumps were drawn. ST.' JOHN'S. Capt. Palmer, c Jarrett b R. J. Castley ... W. Souch, retired J. P. Fellows, c Wilmot b Jarrett ... G. L. Crowe, c Bruorton b B. G. Stevens R. Randall, Ibw. b B. G. Stevens C. F. Hipwood, c Rammell b Castley ... W. Skinner, c and b Jarrett ... ... D. Rabjohns, not out J. Perry, H. Jackson, did not bat. H. F. George, Extras

o 42 112 9 4 7 3 16

Total (six wickets) 202 BOWLING ANALYSIS. BOWLER.

R. J. Castley, Esq. ... G. M. Jeans ... R. M. M. Beach-Hicks W. A. Jarrett, Esq. ... G. D. Day B. G. Stevens

o. 13 ii

M. O

R. 64

4 10

o i

31 29 5i

0 0

w. 2 O O 2 O 2

W.C.K.S. R. J. Castley, c Crowe b Hipwood G. D. Day, not out B. G. Stevens, c Jackson b Crowe G. M. Jeans, c and b Perry T. E. Rammell, W. A. Jarrett, T. Stinton, did not bat. M. S. D. Day, H. R. Bruorton, R. C. Wilmot, R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Extras ... Total (three wickets)

24 60 46 o

134

SECOND XI. The Second XI. seems to be stronger than usual this year. The batting is very even, with little " tail." Change bowlers are wanted, however. The victory over Hereford was very crushing and makes one very hopeful for future seasons. Our defeat of Dean Close, too, was very pleasing, seeing that they have twice our numbers. Though vanquished by Cherbourg away we took our revenge in the return at home. Against Hereford 2nd XI. we went in first and scored 159 for one wicket, F. S. MacNalty 78 not out, T. Sweet Escott 52 not out. Hereford were dismissed for but 87, Floyer getting six wickets for 26. Against Cherbourg we were defeated by 82 to 72, Floyer taking seven wickets for 28. H. S. Berkeley scored 29. Against Dean Close 2nd XL our opponents scored 84 (A. J. Dash 4 for 5). This total was passed with six wickets down and our total reached 127. H. G. Mountain (captain) 50, E. M. Floyer 31. Against Stratford 2nd XL we scored an easy victory, the totals being 53 (North 8 for 29) and 179 (for 7), H. G. Mountain 46, F. S. MacNalty 42. Against Cherbourg, in the return match, we avenged our defeat. Our opponents, batting first, scored 90. Against this we ran up a total of i n , E. M. Floyer 35, T. Sweet-Escott 22.

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goCumn. On the 21st April last a pleasant event took place at the School Hall, when the Old Vigornians expressed their recognition of the valuable services rendered to the O.V. Club by Mr. F. W. Webb, the late honorary secretary, by the presentation to him of a handsome engraved silver salver, bearing the inscription : " Frank Walter Webb, from Old Vigornians, 1904." It was unfortunate that so few of the subscribers were able to attend, but this was m a great measure owing to the fact that many of them had engagements of a public nature the same evening. A proof of the esteem in which Mr. Webb is held was shewn by the large number of subscribers to the presentation, many of whom were anxious to give more than they were asked for, a matter of rare occurrence at the present day. The annual dinner of the London Old Vigornians (a report of which will be found elsewhere) took place on the 28th June last, and was a most enjoyable gathering. A discussion took place as to the holding of the dinner annually and ultimately it was decided to continue to do so and a small committee formed to assist the energetic Secretary (Mr. A. P. Bolland) in making the necessary arrangements. A full account of the presentation will be seen in another column. Mr. A. P. Bolland brought a team against the School on Whit Monday and a very pleasant and exciting match resulted in a victory for the School by seven runs. The members of the team were very kindly entertained at lunch by the Headmaster and Mrs. Chappel at the School House. A new edition of the Club Register is in the printer's hands and will be issued shortly.

O.V.

A. E. Wheeler (1881-1889) has been appointed Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Truro. D. Ingram-Halford (1895-1898) has passed the examination for and obtained his 2nd Mate's Certificate. S. J. Steward (1891-1897) has been appointed House Surgeon at the Infirmary, Carmarthen. He is now applying for an appointment at the Colonial Office. J. B. Matthews (1875-1878) is the Junior Counsel engaged in the defence of Mr. E. T. Hooley. A. F. Love (1901-1904) has been articled to the Surveyor of Kent. L. F. Garton (1895-1900), who is in the West African Telegraph Company, won the 100 yards race at the St. Vincent Sports. H. Fiennes-Clinton (1902-1904) has obtained a business appointment with Hopkinson and Rouse, of 72, High Holborn, London. H. H. Budd (1897-1901) is taking a course of Assaying in London. F. Wallis (1895-1899) has been sent with his regiment to do duty at Harrismith. He has recently left Malta. J. L. Partington (1898-1904) has been apprenticed to Mackenzie and Holland, Engineers, Worcester. H. N. Pretty (1901-1903) has obtained a Clerkship in the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company at Perth, Australia. B. G. Goodwin (1901-1903) has passed his first medical examination in Biology at London. F. T. Bode, St. Cath. Coll., Oxford, has passed Moderations and is now reading for the School of Honour Theology. C. Davenport, S. Catherine's, Cambridge, has passed General Examination, Part I, Class III. R. E. Hopton has passed his examination for the Eastern Telegraph Service.

THE VIGORNIAN. R. B. Berkeley, O.V., has received a presentation, at Cotheridge, in honour of his 2ist birthday. N. M. Fergusson has passed 1st Class Natural Science Tripos, Cambridge, and is rowing at Henley in the Magdalene College Four. A. P. G. Smith has won a Goldsmith's Exhibition of £50 for three years, at Cambridge. H. M. Wilding has obtained a Clerkship in G.W. Railway. J. H. Wilding has been appointed to a Commission 5th Vol. Batt. Worcestershire Regiment. Walter Holland is now High Sheriff of Worcestershire. The Rev. W. E. Bolland (Headmaster 18791896) has published a book called " St. Paul and his Churches." The book is a review of the results of recent research into St. Pauls life and writings and is published by the Tract Committee S.P.C.K., at the price of 2/- per copy. The following extract from " The Reporters' Journal and Shorthand Magazine" will be of interest to Old Vigornians : — The January issue of " The Reporters' Journal and Shorthand Magazine " contains some complimentary references to an Old Vigornian. The writer, who adopts the non de plume of Stylus Swift, is an old London Pressman, and occupies a very high position in the journalistic world. He says: " I am delighted to hear—as will be many a Pressman throughout the country—that Mr. Oscar Blackford, F.J.I., of Truro, has received a warrant appointing him printer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Mr. Blackford, who has recently become the proprietor of the firm of Lake and Lake, printers, Truro, executed in magnificent style the city address of welcome to His Royal Highness, and the menu cards used by the Royal visitors at Tregothnan and the banquet in Truro. My readers will remember that this banquet, &c., took place immediately after the ' record Royal run ' to Cornwall. Mr. Blackford, previous to taking over this old and splendid printing business, was the Editor of the " Truro West Briton," and previous to that again he was the chief reporter of that paper. He is putting a large amount of capital and all his

energy into his new business, and all his friends —and they are legion—wish him the success he deserves, and if he achieves that, not only his friends but he himself cannot fail to be satisfied. My readers will be interested in knowing that Mr. Blackford writes phonography, and that, as a notemaker, there are few who can surpass him. I have looked through many of his old note books—notes rapidly written—and I would undertake to transcribe with accuracy any pages selected at random." MARRIAGES. FORBES-WALLER—PALMER.—On the 26th April, 1904, at St. George's Cathedral, Grahamstown, Cape Colony, by the Rev. W. H. T. White, Charles Willans Forbes Waller, only son of the late Charles Brown Waller, Strait Settlements, to Helen Joy, fourth daughter of George T. Palmer, of Palmerston, Grahamstown. CoNACHER—LINCOLN.—At All Saints' Parish Church, East Finchley, on the 8th June, by the Rev. C. T. Dimont (Leeds), assisted by the Rev. A. W. Armistead, H. M. Conacher, son of J. Conacher, of Worcester, to Edith Elizabeth, daughter of J. E. Lincoln, Esq., of Fairlawn, East Finchley.

' N Tuesday, 28th June last, the Old Boys of the Worcester Cathedral King's School residing in or near London held their sixth annual dinner at the Holborn Restaurant, W.C. Mr. W. H. Counsell presided, and the Rev. W. H. Littlebury was in the vice-chair. The Headmaster (the Rev. W. H. Chappel) was the guest of the evening. The following were also present: Messrs. T. Bates, D. Fergusson, S. A. Graves, F. T. Jourdain, C. T. Ley, J. D. Powell, H. H. Quilter, J. G. Sheild (Worcester), H. C. Telfer, J. K. Woodward and A. P. Bolland (hon. secretary). A telegram was read from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire (Mr. Walter Holland, O.V.) wishing the gather-

THE VIGORNIAN. ing every success and regretting his inability to attend. Telegrams were despatched to Mr. Holland and also to the Rev. W. E. Bolland (late Headmaster). After the toast of the King, the Chairman proposed the toast of " The School " and said how honoured he felt at having to propose such an important toast. In the course of an interesting speech Mr. Counsell alluded to the difficulties with which schools which might be called " nonfashionable public schools," had to contend, especially during the last 20 years or so. These differences might be summed up as being, ist, there was that which might be called slackness in scholarship, the tendency to place athletics above scholarship ; secondly, there had arisen a school of reformers who urged technical education to the entire exclusion of classics; and, thirdly, there was a decline in local patriotism owing to a great extent to railways. These were some of the difficulties which had had to be met by hundreds of schools, but, owing to the firm stand which had been taken by the various headmasters, education was now being based on broad lines—a result due in no small degree to Mr. Chappel's efforts. (Applause.) In conclusion he congratulated Mr. Chappel on the success of the school, both in scholarship and athletics. (Applause.) The toast, with which was coupled the name of the Headmaster, was received with acclamation and was followed by the singing of the school song, " Floreat Schola Vigorniensis." The Rev. W. H. Chappel said he thanked the London Old Vigornians very warmly, both for the way they had received the toast and also for asking him to be with them that night. Whether their numbers were few or many, it gave him great pleasure to have the opportunity of meeting them, especially those whom he might call the older O.V.'s. He was very pleased to welcome at Whitsuntide the team of London O.V.'s which Mr. A. P. Bolland had brought down for the last three or four years to play the School,

and he would like to see Whitsuntide recognised as a London O.V.'s festival. (Hear, hear.) He alluded to the retirement of Mr. F. W. Webb, who had done such splendid work for the O.V. Club, and who had been such a help to himself. While regretting his loss, however, they must welcome in his successor, Mr. J. G. Sheild, one who had shown his energy and zeal by coming up from Worcester for the dinner. (Applause.) He would like to say something of what had passed at the school since he was last there two years ago. At that time the Castle House had just been opened, it had filled very rapidly under the care of Mr. Rammell, and now there was another house in addition. Amongst new developments and revivals were the School Band and the Field Club, the former owing its success to the energy of its conductor (Mr. G. H. Smith, O.V.). A Morris Tube range had been built, and more than half the school had been taught to shoot, and so far they had been defeated by no other school. Mr. Chappel also alluded to the list of O.V.'s who had fought in South Africa, which had been placed in the College Hall, and to the challenge shield for sports which was competed for between the various houses. The new boat, towards which the O.V. Club had so generously contributed, had been a great success, and this year the school had won two out of their three matches. At cricket they had been most successful, losing only two matches in the last three seasons. As regards scholarship, in the last two years the School had won seven Scholarships and exhibitions at Universities. (Applause.) N. M. Fergusson had not only passed his medical examinations in the least possible time, but had just come out in the First class of the Natural Science Tripos at Cambridge. (Applause.) After alluding to many more successes both at athletics and work, Mr. Chappel concluded by making two requests to those present, firstly, to come down to Worcester and visit the old school when possible ; secondly, not to be too modest about their doings, but to

THE VIGORNIAN. let the Secretary of the O.V. Club know about themselves. (Applause.) The Rev. W. H. Littlebury proposed the next toast, " The Old Vigornians' Club," in a witty speech, and urged upon all O.V.'s their duty to support a club such as this was, which kept up their patriotism for the old school. Besides this there was a strong social reason why all Old Vigornians should join the Club, which was daily increasing in usefulness. He coupled with the toast the name of Mr. J. G. Sheild, the hon. secretary. Mr. J. G. Sheild expressed his pleasure in being present, and ably pointed out the many advantages of belonging to the club. Within six years of its formation the gymnasium had been built. The members of the club were scattered all over the world, but wherever they were, showed the greatest interest in the doings of the school. He alluded to the deep debt of gratitude which all O.V.'s owed to Mr. Frank Webb for all he had done. He urged all those present who were not already members to join at once. Mr. H. H. Quilter then rose to propose the health of the Hon. Secretary, to whose energy these dinners were largely due. He was a worthy " chip of the old block." (Laughter.) The speaker then feelingly alluded to the late Headmaster (Rev. W. E. Bolland), whom they would all have liked to have seen with them that night. (Hear, hear.) The toast was received with musical honours. Mr. A. P. Bolland having replied, a discussion took place, when it was decided that the dinner should continue to be held annually, and a committee was elected, consisting of Messrs. W. H. Counsell, S. A. Graves, D. Fergusson. Mr. F. T. Jourdain proposed the health of the Chairman, to which Mr. W. H. Counsell, in reply, expressed his pleasure at being able to be present. Songs and recitations were contributed during the evening by Messrs. J. D. Powell, D. Fergus-

son, F. T. Jourdain, A. P. Bolland, and the Rev. W. H. Littlebury, and an enjoyable evening closed with the singing of " Auld lang syne." The following new members have joined the Club.- — D. Ingram-Halford (1895-1898), " Tripleton," Henwick, Worcester. R. A. Koechlin (1895-1899), "The Mount," St. John's, Worcester. E. L. Koechlin (1894-1901), "The Mount," St. John's, Worcester. A. F. Love (1901-1904), "The Villa," Madresfield, Malvern. N. H. Pretty (1901-1903), Wellington Lodge, St. George's Terrace, Perth, W. Australia. The Club is open to Old Boys and Masters of the School. Subscription, 2s. 6d. per annum for first three years after leaving School; then 53. Life Membership, £3 33. od. Members receive each issue of " The Vigornian"; also notice of all important School fixtures, &c. The Club collects and reports all news of interest relating to Old Vigornians. The Hon. Secretary (Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester) will be glad if all O.V.'s will assist him by sending any items which come to their knowledge. The Club also supplies the " Colours " mentioned in the following list: — 1/6 i^-inch Ribbon Ties i|-inch Made-up Ties 3/6 4/9 Knitted Silk Ties "4/3 li-inch Hat Ribbon 9 -"

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Waist Scarves Members are earnestly requested to pay up all arrears of Subscriptions at once. There are members who owe two, three, and even four years' subscriptions.

THE VIGORNIAN. to i«r. §f. g$ Extract from " Worcester Daily Times" of zand April, 1904.

;T the School Hall, College Green, on April 21st, there was a presentation to Mr. Frank W. Webb by Old Vigornians, in recognition of valued services on his resigning the post of hon. secretary of the Old Vigornians' Club, which he has held since its formation nine years ago. The presentation took the form of a handsome, engraved silver salver, bearing a suitable inscription, and it represented 85 subscriptions. Mr. W. B. Needham presided, and there were present: Messrs. F. G. Jones, F. George, L. R. Needham, E. H. I. Halford, R. Kcechlin, E. Kcechlin, and J. G. Sheild. Apologies were received from the following: The Revs. Canon Spooner, W. H. Chappel, J. Went, A. J. Bennock, C. T. Dimont, H. T. Tilley, Col. Albert Webb, Messrs. Walter Holland,. S. Southall, P. Campbell, P. H. P. Hayes, R. T. Keen, R. J. Oliver, F. J. Dingle. Mr. Needham, as one of the senior Old Vigornians, made the presentation, saying the duty was one of the pleasantest that he had had to perform for some time. When Mr. Webb announced his resignation at the last meeting of the Old Vigornians' Club, it was received with deep regret, but there was a spontaneous feeling that they could not let him retire without some slight acknowledgment of the deep debt they owed him for the work he had done for the club. And in asking his acceptance of the silver salver they desired him to regard it not so much for its intrinsic value as for its symbolism of the thoroughly good feeling and comradeship which Old Vigornians entertained for him. The intrinsic value of their present might have been more if, on the suggestion of Mr. Sheild, they had not limited the subscription to a small amount, which enabled many to join who would otherwise have found it difficult. The older one grew the more one looked back to the days of

boyhood. He looked back to a time 50 years ago when he entered that school, and he thought of the life-long friendships he formed, some of which had had upon him an influence for good. He thought no better means could have been found for maintaining the high moral tone which the school had enjoyed for those 50 years than the formation of their club. And for his services to it they heartily thanked Mr. Webb, and wished him and Mrs. Webb long life and happiness. Mr. Webb replied with deep gratitude, saying he was in the anomalous position of one who objected on principle to testimonials, but on the receipt of one found it the happiest and proudest moment of his life. He objected to any testimonial unless a man had done something more than his duty, but he felt personally that he had done less than his duty, and had considered himself well rewarded for what he had done by the hearty votes of thanks they had passed him from time to time. Instancing his own neglect of duty, he said that, though a main object for starting the club was the publishing of a register of all the Old Boys, it had not yet been done ; and the club register, which should have been issued last November, was only just in the printer's hands. His excuse was laziness, but he would atone for that by undertaking to get out the Old Boys' Register. But he recalled that the dinners had been kept going with success, and that the school gymnasium had been provided largely by their efforts, supported by the Headmaster and others. His own connection with the school had been chiefly in his capacity as secretary of the Club ; and in that office he had learnt to admire very much Mr. Bolland, their former Headmaster. It was largely to Mr. Bolland that the formation of the club was due. Mr. Webb also thanked Mr. Chappel, who he said had backed him up splendidly. Such work as the club had done had been largely due to Mr. Chappel's help and advice. Mr. Webb also thanked Mr. Needham and Mr. Sheild (the latter

THE VIGORNIAN. in the " Vigornian ") for kindly reference to Mrs. Webb, in whose handwriting thousands of circulars had gone out, and without whose help the work he had done would have been impossible. On the motion of Mr. Sheild, seconded by Mr. George, thanks were expressed to Mr. Chappel for the use of the School Hall; and on the motion of Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Webb, thanks were expressed to the Chairman.

Some of us will remember that Rev. A. E. Bolland kindly offered the Chess Club a prize for the best solution of his problems. The Secretary received a letter from him saying that he would be pleased to award the prize to Berkeley i., who had got three out of the four problems right. The Secretary, in the name of the Club, wishes to thank Mr. Bolland very much for his kind award.

H. G. MOUNTAIN (Hon. Sec.). The number of entries for the Handicap Tournament held in the Lent Term was quite up to the average, and one is glad to see that the number of small boys who take an interes^ in the game has largely increased. Continual rain greatly hindred the progress of the Tournament, so much so that the fipal G. M. Jeans D. M. Jeans C. Nicholls F. S. MacNalty had to be left over till the following Term. It proved to be a very good game, the former pair winning by two games to one—(10-15), 15-10), 15-9)-

The practice of the Rifle Club has been restricted rather too much to members of the VIII. this Term. It is to be. hoped that members of both squads will shew more zeal during the next month in preparation for the Competition which will be held in the last week of the Term. The VIII. went to Hereford on May i8th to shoot off their match before the cricket match. But unfortunately the time allowed was too short to admit of a conclusion being arrived at. We hope, however, to get a match before the end of the Term. As far as we had got in the match Bruorton shewed himself to be in fine form, although on a strange range.

Officers. Captain of the School

- T. STINTON.

- B. G. STEVENS. Captain of Cricket - R. C. WILMOT. Secretary of Cricket- G. D. DAY. Captain of Football - B. G. STEVENS. Secretary of Football - E. V. OVERELL. Captain of Boats - R. C. WILMOT. Secretary of Sports E. V. OVERELL. Captain of Gymnasium Vice-Captain of Gymnasium J. A. T. LANGDON. Captain of Fives - R. C. WILMOT. Captain of Rifle Club - T. STINTON. Vice-Capt. of Rifle Club - W. F. ELDERSHAW. Secretary of Chess Club - H. G. MOUNTAIN. Secretary of DebatingSociety T. STINTON. Curator of Museum - O. G. O. LARR. G. D. DAY. Editors of the "Vigornian " T. STINTON. A. J. DASH. T. STINTON. Librarians H. RAYMOND. H. S. BERKELEY.

MONITORS. T. STINTON, G. D. DAY, A. J. DASH, H. RAYMOND, W. F. H. N. ELDERSHAW, E. V. OVERELL, B. G. STEVENS.

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LIBRARY COMMITTEE. REV. W. H. CHAPPEL, MR. BEACH-HICKS, MR. W. A. JARRETT (Hon.Treasurer), T. STINTON, G. D. DAY, A. J. DASH, H. RAYMOND, H. S. BERKELEY, O. G. O. LARR,£. M. FLOYER,

1904 Apr.

RECEIPTS. joth. Per Headmaster — Vigornians Subscriptions Pound

May 3rd.

£ 2 18 6 !3 10 o 0 4 i

O.V. Club (per J.G. Shield , Esiq.)

9 9

EXPENDITURE. GAMES COMMITTEE. REV. W. H. CHAPPEL, MR. T. E. RAMMELL (Hon. Treasurer), MR. BEACH-HICKS, T. STINTON, G. D. DAY, E. V. OVERELL, B. G. STEVENS, R. C. WILMOT (Hon. Sec.), E. M. FLOYER.

Eeb. 1 7th. ,, 24th. ,, 2oth. Mar. nth. „ 3oth. „ 30th. Apr. 27th.

3oth. 3 oth.

Jlccount. RECEIPTS. Mar.

Balance in hand Sports Entries ... ,, Subscriptions Boys' Subscriptions Extra Sports Entry 22 Rowing Subscriptions Photo Cards (per Mr. Jarrett)

8 '7 6 31 S 6 18 18 o

0 16 6 1 i o 8 4 0 i 19 i i

" ' 5 7 o 10 6 2 0 0 0150 0 4 4 9 '3 5

£& 9 9 T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas. Audited and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. 4th May, 1904.

2 6 3 17 0 o IO o

&* EXPENDITURE. l-'eb. 2oth. Cricket Secretary Mar. 26th. Souch (Preparing Ground) Sports Secretary Rowing Secretary Stores (Prizes) Revolver (Sports) Apr. 21st. G.W.R. (Carriage of Boat) ... ,, ,, Baylis & Lewis (Boat race Invitations) May. 7th. Challenge Shield ,, ,, Berrow's Worcester Journal (Programmes) „ gth. Cricket Secretary ,, I2th. Bath Boating Club (Cartage of Boat) ,, jist. Cooper (Sports Prizes) Birley „ „ Hutchinson ,, ,, Thornborrow (Rowing) Rent for Field (Half-year) ... Balance

17 12

Grolier Society (Books) Mappin Bros. (Chess Cup) ... Deighton (Books) Mr. Beach Hicks (Lectures, etc. Baylis & Son (Vigornians) Large (Papers Worcester Educational Supply (Books) .'. Special Lectures Spalding (Book Shelves) Williams (Gas Repairs) Sundries ... Balance

£ S. d. 0

4 17

o 10 o 8 2 6 O 3 3 10 i

6 o o

o 6 o

i o

S '5 o o 7 6 o 3 6 I o 5 5 i '4 i 2 10

o 9 3 o o o

5 O 37 '3 7

£Si 2 7 Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. June isth, 1904.

The Oxford letter this term confines itself to what it apologetically informs us is a " modicum of information." We are able, however, to extract the following facts. F. L. Steward (Hertford Coll.) was seen last term "going down the towpath clad in abreWated nether garments, with a rattle in one hand and a sort of horn arrangement in the other, presumably with the object of running with the Hertford Eight, for which I heard he was spare man." He is reported to have spent this term upon the river. E. I. MacNalty has been dividing his time between " Mods." work and cricket, for which he has got his "Tosher" colours. F. T. Bode is likewise engaged in studying for Pass. Mods.

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J. D. Day (Hertford) has not come up for his last term. He is working for Greats. M. Bates (S. John's) is, we believe, rowing for his College at Henley. He is now finishing his last term. The O.V. colony will not suffer in numbers, however, as T. Stinton (Magdalen Coll.) and G. D. Day (Hertford Coll.) are both coming up next term. OXONIAN.

gratulations are offered to G. D. Day on his exhibition at Selwyn. His taste in going to the " other place " is to be regretted. Hoping that the cricket season will end as prosperously as it commenced. I am, Yours sincerely, CANTAB.

getter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, At the present moment Cambridge is occupied with the gayest, busiest, happiest of all seasons, the May week, in which two Old Vigornians are taking a prominent part: N. M. Fergusson is rowing seven in the Magdalene boat, and C. St. M. Williams is occupying the bow thwart in the Selwyn Eight, both of whom are sanguine of success. C. C. Dickson has forsaken the pleasures of rowing in favour of cricket, at which game his prowess seems to have been fully recognised, for he has been awarded his " Crusaders " : he is expected to get a trial for the 'Varsity next year. A. P. G. Smith appears to have been busying himself with work, for he does not mix much with the common herds of the streets. Con-

All letters intended for insertion in these columns must be authenticated by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. Every facility will be afforded for the discussion of matters of interest to the School, but a rigid compliance with this rule will be enforced. The Editors do not hold themselves responsible for the opinions of correspondents.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

Dear Sirs, How far may the structure at present existing in the School playground, be called a " bicycle shed." Is it intended to protect the bricks from the rays of the sun, or is it to serve as a lounge during inclement weather for the use of the small boys ; or, may I ask, is it an ornament! ! ! Would it not be possible to erect some building to protect the bicycles at least from the ravages committed by stray cricketballs? Yours, for the common weal, " A WOULD-BE OCCUPIER."