The Lion Vol. III. No. 9. April, 1918.

Editorial.

ARMIES contend. Navies defend. Soldiers and sailors
fight. Editors write.” This is an official communi-
qué bearing on the situation to-day. Though not
laying claim to be a fighting editor, since fighting
editors are apt to indite less than they are indicted, we do lay
claim to martial moments, when we not only steel our pen to
stern or stirring sentences, but are strenuously and seriously
soldier-like. How could it be otherwise, when dawn is heralded
by reveillé, the early morning hours resound with a tramp of
marching feet, and perchance the insistent throb of an aeroplane
engine is heard at night, while throughout the day there is every
evidence of warlike activity? This military ardour, which glows
in every breast, has been raised to the highest exponent of
its power—the Nth degree of efficiency—in the Corps, route
marches and manoeuvres being the order of the day. It is to be
regretted, however, that the zeal of some members of the School
has outrun their discretion; and it seems impossible to prevent
their doing innumerable drills. For such, we think, with Shakes-
peare, that motley—not khaki—is the only wear.

It is the custom for Editors to grumble; so do they tell us,
and we do not resent it, that it is also the birthright of the
Englishman. Having therefore a right to at least a double
portion of this doubtful blessing, we will employ it with discre-
tion. First, the weather, an old offender, whose condition near-
ly all the term has been wretched beyond description. Next,
our Contributors ; and here, like Morocco, we pause. We still
wait in vain for an original suitable contribution. from the
members of the School benches. We thought last term that we
had unearthed a poet, only to find that his original effort was an
ancient hackneyed poem served in the form of a hash. We must
be more wary for the future. Thirdly, our Correspondents.
Where are they? There are many matters that might be ventil-
ated in their column. Lastly, the Poets, to whom we owe much,
and consequently look for more. Though the songs of the birds
are in our ears, the song of that rara avis, a schoolboy poet, is
not, nor even in our post. Perchance we have not offered suff-
cient invitation. Therefore, O Poet! know that thou are ever
welcome, welcome especially when thou appearest with thy lay,
welcome as the Cuckoo.

Spring has come, and the end of the term is almost here.
The holiday feeling of freedom—of having done one’s duty and
found it a pleasure, but not the only reward—is in the air. The
well-spent weeks of work and play that lie behind deserve at
least one farewell glance. At the beginning of term, someone
unknown, and safer so, introduced the measles, which speed'ly
invited and received attention. When the unwelcome visitor
was finally expelled, we found ourselves past half term with
arrears of work and play to make up, examinations ahead, and
wintry weather still with us. These three evils were shortly
changed for the better by hard work and the course of nature.
Next term will be a strenuous one; in it we shall have to make
hay in school and perhaps out. Let us hope our work may be
illuminated by the light of nature, and brought to a successful
end.

Verse.

TO MY LADY.

She cometh—not with garlands,
To greet me on my way;
She has no need to answer,
The words my heart would say.

She cometh—not with splendour
To chase the gloom away ;
She knows my lips are trembling
With words I fain would say.

She cometh—not with laughter,
To drive my fears away ;
She knows my eyes are watching
For hers to bid me stay.

She cometh—aye with lovelight
That holds me in its sway;
She knows my heart is singing
On this our bridal day.

P, PIERREPONT-MEADOWS.

“TO A DEPARTED SPIRIT.”

Goodbye, my friend, I’ve wrung thee dry
As dust. And now I can but sigh
For thee who all too quick did’st die.

I knew this wrench was bound to come,
And now ’tis here my lips are dumb;
Oh! why did’st thou so soon succumb.

Ah, me! What can be done for thee
Who once wert all in all to me;
Fast friends for all the world to see.

Maybe that I’m to blame for this,
For oft and oft thy lips I’d kiss,
And hug thee with enraptured bliss.

But now I’m left to soak in tears,
And long for thee fond friend of years,
Who more than once gave me the queers.

Alas! old pal, I leave thee mum,
For thou oft times did’st leave me dumb,
And (whisper softly), sometimes rum.

Goodbye, old pal—a long good-night,
The blinding tears blot thee from sight,
So rest in peace—my empty Black and White.

THREE STARS.

Football.

PRICE’S SCHOOL 1ST XI. v. St. JOHN’s COLLEGE 1sT XI:

This match was played on the Recreation Ground on Satur-
day, Nov. 10th, and a fast and keen game resulted. Lee won
the toss, and St. John’s kicked off against the wind. The
School had the better of the first half, and though the forwards
combined well, their shooting was wretched, and several fine
opportunities were lost. St. John’s, however, were always
dangerous when attacking, and Lee, Eyles and Etheridge all had
a good deal of trouble in keeping them out. The only goal of
the first half was scored by the St. John’s inside left, who gave
Lee no chance with a fast shot.

Half-time: St. John’s College, 1; School, 0.

In the second half the School played with great vigour, and
Edmunds equalised with a fine shot. Scott ii. put the School
ahead, but after Lee had saved several shots, Knight, the St.
John’s captain, equalised. Martelli put the School ahead be-
fore the final, which thus came with the score :—

School, 3; St. John’s College, 2.

School 1st XI.—J. M. Lee (capt.), goal; W. C. A. Eyles, G.
D. Etheridge, backs; D. E. Gregory, D. R. Kirk, D. Edmunds,
halves; A. E. Misselbrook, W. C. Baker, C. R. Martelli, B. R.
Scott ii, V. A. Cox ii, forwards.

NOTES ON THE GAME.

The School played with dash and skill, and quite deserved
their win. The forwards were well together, but must shoot
more accurately.

Martelli was a capable centre-forward, and was well sup-
ported by the inside forwards, Baker and Scott ii. Cox ii. at
outside left centred well, as did Misselbrook on the right.

Kirk played a vigorous and effective game at centre-half,
and Gregory and Edmunds both tackled well.

Eyles and Etheridge were in good form, and cleared clean-
ly, while Lee in goal got through much work with credit to him-
self. :

On the same day other matches resulted as follows :—

Price’s School 2nd XI. 3 (Ivens), St. John’s Second XI. 1.
Price’s School 3rd XI. 3, St. John’s 3rd XI. 1.
Price’s School 4th XI. 1, St. John’s 4th XI. 0.

PRICE’S SCHOOL 1ST XI. v. PORTSMOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XI.

This match was played on the School Ground on Saturday,
November 17th, and a great game resulted. The Grammar
School won the toss, and played down the slope. In the first
ten minutes the heavy Grammar School team completely over-
ran the School, and Lee was absolutely bombarded with shots,

three of which found the net. The School settled down after
these reverses, and put up a strong defence, which succeeded in
keeping the Grammar School at bay.

Half-time: Portsmouth Grammar School 2nd XI., 3;
School, 0.

In the second half, the School, playing down the slope, out-
played their opponents, but were too light to thrust their efforts
home. Cox ii. scored a fine goal, and Kirk and Baker both
struck the bar. The Grammar School only broke away twice,
and on one of these occasions Lee made a great save, diving
between two forwards and clearing. The School played strongly,
but the end came with the score :—

Portsmouth Grammar School 2nd XI., 3; School 1st XI., 1.

School 1st XI,—J. M. Lee (capt.), goal; W. C. A. Eyles, G.
D. Etheridge, backs; D. E. Gregory, D. R. Kirk, D. Edmunds,
halves; A. E. Misselbrook, W. C. Baker, C. R. Martelli, B. R.
Scott i, V. A. Cox ii, forwards.

NOTES ON THE GAME.

Considering the weight of the opposing team, the team has
every reason to be satisfied with the day’s play. The forwards, of
whom Cox ii. was the pick, played well together, but met a very
solid defence. Kirk was in form at centre-half, and Gregory
and Edmunds also did good work. Eyles and Etheridge at back
were very safe, and Lee came through a trying game with flying
colours.

On the same day our 2nd XI. played Portsmouth Grammar
School 3rd XI., and the result was :—

Portsmouth Grammar School 8rd XI., 5; School 2nd XI, 1.

SCHOOL 1ST XI. v. GOSPORT SECONDARY IST XI.

This match was played at Fareham on Saturday, November
24th, and a fast and exciting game ended in a fine win for the
School. Gosport won the toss, and played with the wind and
slope. The School started rather shakily, and Lee had to save
several shots before the School forwards got going. Gosport
had nearly all the play, and Sherwin at centre-forward was a
continual source of danger, though he was well marked by Kirk.
Eyles and Etheridge did much good defensive work, but on one
occasion Bennett, the visiting outside right, was clean through,
but he took the ball off his foot and cleared. From a break-
away by Cox ii. the School set up a fine attack, which culmin-
ated in Scott ii. scoring with a well-placed shot. From this
point Gosport pressed hard, but the School defence was sound,
and the score at half-time was :—

School 1st XI., 1.; Gosport 1st XI., 0.

On the re-start the School set up a hot attack, and Cox ii.
scored from a corner finely placed bv Misselbr®ok. Soon after
Kirk scored. Gosport now attacked strongly, and after Lee and
the backs had repelled several good efforts, the visiting inside-left
scored with a good shot. The School soon got going again, and
Baker scored the best goal of the match with a great shot. The
School team, with the wind behind them played with great dash.
Just before the end Martelli put the School further ahead with
a good shot.

Final: School 1st XI., 5; Gosport, 1.

School 1st XI.—J. M. Lee (capt.), goal; W. C. A. Eyles, G.
D. Etheridge, backs; D. E. Gregory, D. R. Kirk, D. Edmunds,
halves; A. E. Misselbrook, W. C. Baker, C. R. Martelli, B. R.
Scott, V. A. Cox, forwards.

Referee—Mr. Johnston.

NOTES ON THE GAME.

The School played their best game of the year. The for-
wards attacked with dash, and combined and shot well. Baker
and Misselbrook played well together on the right, though Baker
would do well to remember that the other forwards need passes
besides the outside right. Kirk was the pick of the halves, and
did much good work, as did Edmunds and Gregory, though the
latter should steady his forward passes. Eyles and Etheridge
made a good pair of backs, and they improve at every game.
Lee in goal had a lot of work to do, especially in the first half,
when he saved several apparently certain goals.

SCHOOL 1ST XI. v. ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE.

This match, played at Fareham, caused interest, as several
of our team had changed their usual places. In the first ten
minutes the School were four up, Scott ii. and Eyles each scoring
two goals. Up to half-time there was no further scoring,
although the School pressed incessantly.

Half-time: School 1st XI., 4; St. John’s 1st XI., 0.

In the second half further goals were scored by Lee and
Scott i., making the final :—

School 1st XI., 6; St. John’s 1st XI., 0.

School 1st XI.—J. M. Lee (capt.), goal; W. C. Baker, G. D.
Etheridge, backs; D. E. Gregory, D. R. Kirk, D. Edmunds,
halves; A. E. Misselbrook, W. C. A. Eyles, C. R. Martelli, B. R.
Scott, R. H. Scott, forwards.

Referee—Mr. Gale.

HOUSE TOURNAMENT.

Winners, Cams House (J. M. Lee), who obtained the
maximum number of points (16).

Results and Scores of 1st XI. House Games :—

Cams 9, Westbury 1. Cams 3, School House 2. School
House 2, Westbury 1.

Cams House Team.—J. M. Lee (capt.), goal ; G. D. Etheridge,
Horner, backs; E. Hawkins, D. Edmunds, Green, halves; N.
Pattenden, A. E. Misselbrook, C. R. Martelli, V. A. Cox, Dore,
forwards.

SCHOOL 1ST XI. v. JUNIOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL, PORTSMOUTH.

Much interest was shown in this match, as it was the first
occasion on which we had played the Technical School. A gale
of wind was blowing from the Trinity Street end, and, playing
with the wind, the School overplayed their opponents, and scored
six good goals, for which Martelli (3), Scott, Baker, and Missel-
brook were responsible. The Technical School rallied strongly,
and Lee was kept busy until half-time, which came with the
score :—

School 1st XI., 6; Junior Technical 1st XI., 0.

In the second half, playing with the wind, our opponents
gave the School defence a rare gruelling. The fine work of
Lee, Eyles, Etheridge, and the halves gained much applause.
They scored five times, but Martelli (2) and Cox replied for the
School, who were well-deserved winners with the score :—

School 1st XI., 9; Junior Technical School 1st XI., 5.

School 1st XI—J. M. Lee (capt.), goal; W. C. A. Eyles, G.
D. Etheridge, backs; D. E. Gregory, D. R. Kirk, D. Edmunds,
halves; A. E. Misselbrook, W. C. Baker, C. R. Martelli, B. R.
Scott, V. A. Cox, forwards.

NOTES ON THE GAME.

The forwards, especially Martelli, were in good form, and
combined and shot with accuracy. The halves did much hard
and successful work, Kirk being the most prominent. Eyles
and Etheridge at back deserve praise for their excellent defen-
sive work, and Lee in goal, who had his busiest day of the whole
term, acquitted himself with credit.

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT, 1917.

The season was eminently more successful than the last two
or three. We were unlucky in losing the first match with
Portsmouth Grammar School 2nd XI. (owing to an injury to
Kirk). Though they lost in the return—against a considerably
stronger team—the team played quite their best game The
first match with St. John’s was only just won by the odd goal in
five; the shooting of our forwards was very poor. The return
match was an easy win. The first Gosport match was won by a
good margin, the return was spoilt by mud, and too many
opportunities of shooting. The match with the Junior Technical
was won, but a hurricane made accurate play impossible. Ports-
mouth Secondary beat us 7—3. The 1st XI. has played eight
matches, of which five were won and three lost.

The 2nd XI. won all their matches except the two against
Portsmouth Grammar School 3rd XI. This should promise well
for the future. The smaller sides also had several quite good
matches with St. John’s and others.

CHARACTERS OF THE 1ST XI.

J. M. LEE. 1914-15-16-17. Goalkeeper. (Capt.) Has played
many useful games, and has captained his side successfully.

D. R. KIRK. 1916-17. (Centre-half). An indefatigable and
plucky player, who has been a tower of strength to the
defence. He must however learn to feed his forwards
instead of playing among them.

W. C. A. EYRES. 1917. (Right-back). Has got through a lot
of work and acquired more pace. Clears well—with the
right—and uses his weight.

J. D. ETHERIDGE. 1917. (Left-back). Improved a lot as the
season advanced. Kicks well with either foot.

C. R. MARTELLI. 1916-17. (Centre-forward). Has scored
many goals; being both a tricky dribbler, and an accurate
shot: but he is much too inclined to be selfish, and tries to
go through when he should pass.

V. A. COX. 1917. (Outside-left). A clever player who made
many openings for the inside forwards. With a greater
variety of tricks would have been very useful another year.

B. R. SCOTT. 1917. (Inside-left). Has improved in pace as a
dribbler, and to some extent as a shot. Is not sufficiently
accurate in his passing.

W. C. BAKER. 1916-17. (Inside-right). His shooting is his
best quality, but he mugt get more dash.

D. EDMUNDS. 1917. (Left-half). Began the season feebly,
but improved. He is neat, and shows a knowledge of the
game.

D. E. GREGORY. (Right-half). A plucky player who is
badly handicapped by lack of weight.

A. E. MISSELBROOK. (Outside-right). Can centre and
shoot quite well, but is altogether too lethargic in his play.

Hockey.

PRICE’S SCHOOL 1ST XI. V. R.M.L.I. (Officers).

This match was played at Forton on Wednesday, February
27th, and resulted in an easy win for the School. In the first
half we scored through Mr. Johnston (5) and Coles. Our
opponents replied twice by their centre-forward and outside-right.
Half time :—School 1st XI. 6, R.M.L.I. 2.

In the second half the School added six more goals. Mr.
Johnston shot 5 and Scott ii. 1. Final :—School Ist XI. 12,
R.M.LI. 2. Team :—

School 1st XI.—J. M. Lee, goal; D. R. Kirk, Mr. P. P. W.
Meadows, backs; G. Horner, C. R. Martelli, D. Edmunds, half-
backs; W. C. Baker, A. G. Coles, Mr. R. O. Johnston, B. R.
Scott, G. Chignell, forwards.

NOTES ON THE GAME.

Mr. Johnston was in excellent form. The rest of the
forwards played well, but the left wing should shoot and centre
harder. The halves marked their men well, and Mr. Meadows
and Kirk at back cleared strongly. Lee had a fairly easy time in
goal, but saved several fast shots well.

PRICE’S SCHOOL 1ST XI. V. ROVAL NAVAL BARRACKS (Officers).

This match was played on the Officers’ Ground, Portsmouth,
on Saturday, March 9th. Our opponents were quite the strongest
team the School has ever played. In the first minute Mr.
Johnston scored for us, and our opponents scored thrice in the
first half, despite good work by the School defence. Half time:
R.N. Barracks 3, School 1st XI. 1.

In the second half our opponents out-played us, and,
although the team did its best, our opponents scored six further
goals, making the final :—R.N. Barracks 9, School 1st XI. 1.

School 1st XI_—J. M. Lee, goal; D. R. Kirk, Mr. P. P. W.
Meadows, backs; D. Edmunds, D. E. Gregory, E. Hawkins,
half-backs ; W. C. Baker, A. G. Coles, Mr. R. Q. Johnston, B.
R. Scott, A. E. Misselbrook, forwards.

NOTES ON THE GAME.

We were out-played by a really good team. Mr. Johnston
as usual was our mainstay, but the other forwards were put clean
out of their stride by the vigorous defence of our opponents,
though Misselbrook was effective at outside-left. The halves,
far too small, worked well against heavy odds. Mr. Meadows
played his best game since joining us, being ably seconded by
Kirk. Lee, in goal, had an exceedingly warm time.

Our “A” Team has played two matches, both of which
were won comfortably.

SCHOOL “A” TEAM v. SOUTH HANTS LADIES.

Played at Southampton. Result :—School “A” 11, South
Hants Ladies, 1.

Team—L. Pearce, goal; W. C. A. Eyles, D. Edmunds,
backs; D. E. Gregory, D. R. Kirk, G. Horner, halves; W. C,
Baker, R. H. Scott, A. G. Coles, B. R. Scott, G. Chignell.
forwards.

Referee—Mr. Johnston.

SCHOOL “A” TEAM v. ISLE OF WIGHT LADIES.

Played at Ryde. Result :—School “A” 7, Isle of Wight
Ladies 2.

Team—L. Pearce, goal; G. D. Etheridge, D. Edmunds,
backs; D. E. Gregory, C. R. Martelli, G. Horner, halves ; W. C.
Baker, B. R. Scott, A. G. Coles, .G. Chignell, A. E. Misselbrook,
forwards.

Referee—Mr. Meadows.

SCHOOL. 2ND XJ. v. SOUTH HANTS LADIES.
Result :-— 2—2.

School 2nd XI.—L. Pearce, goal; G. D. Etheridge, D.
Edmunds, backs; V. J. Cox, E. Hawkins, N. Frost, halves ;
R. H. Scott, H. L. Marriott, A. E. Misselbrook, N. Pattenden,
— Dore, forwards.

Corps Notes.

PROMOTIONS :—

Nov. 30th, 1917. Lc.-Corpl. Gregory to be Corporal.
Lc.-Corpl. Frost to be Corporal.
Cadet Eyles to be Lc.-Corporal.
Cadet Horner to be Lc.-Corporal.

Feb. 21st, 1918. Lc.-Corpl. Swaffield to be Corporal.

The Corps continues to flourish, the strength now being 74,
a record. Several recruits have joined this term, and are mak-
ing satisfactory progress. Drills have been held regularly, and
the Company has drilled with smartness and precision. The
two field-days which have been held to date have shown that
much practice is needed in making use of available cover, and
In passing messages. The attendance at all parades has been
very satisfactory.

Shooting Notes.

The shooting of the Corps has steadily improved, and this
term’s results are the best since the formation of the Corps.
Out of 14,400, the Corps obtained 9,502, a percentage of 66
per cent., which is most creditable, considering that all the
recruits were new to shooting. Section 4 were winners of the
Section Cup, No. 2 being runners-up.

SCORES.

Position. Possible. Obtained. Per cent.
No. 1 Section 3rd 3600 2357 66.0

Possible. Obtained.
Corp]. Chignell …………… 300 244
Cadet Biden ……………… 300 240

Position. Possible. Obtained. Per cent.
No. 2 Section 2nd 3600 2404 66.8

Possible. Obtained.
Cadet Dodridge………….. 300 234
Cadet Dimmer …………… 300 228

Position. Possible. Obtained. Per cent.
No. 3 Section 4th 3600 2171 60.0

Possible. Obtained.
Sergt. Tappenden ………… 300 242
Cadet Crocker …………… 300 216

Position. Possible. Obtained. Per cent.
No. 4 Section 1st 3600 2470 68.6

Possible. Obtained.
Cadet Scott ii. …………… 300 248
Cadet Swaffield …………… 300 240

Cadet Scott ii. won the prize presented by Lieut. A.-S.
Gale for the highest individual score.

The Shooting Cup for XII. shooting has been again won
by Sergt. R. H. Scott, the most consistent shot in the corps.

The Company entered for the Battalion Challenge Cup,
and proved themselves to be the best shooting company by
running “ C” Company (200 cadets) to 2 points, and having
nothing allowed for a faulty cartridge.

Valete.

A. J. Harvey. Entered Easter, 1910. Left July, 1917.
Westbury House. A Prefect. Ramsay Exhibitioner 1917.
Oxford Junior 1915. Oxford Senior 1916. Member of Shoot-
ing Team. Corporal in Cadet Corps. Musketry and Efficiency
Badges. Member of War Savings Committee.

V. A. Cox. Entered September 1914. Left December
1917. Cams House. Oxford Junior (1st Class Honours) 1917.
Member of Cadet Corps. Efficiency Badge. Pass 32nd into
H.M.S. Fisgard. 1st XI. Colours Football 1917. 2nd XI.
Cricket 1917. 2nd XI. Hockey 1916 (colours). rst XI.
Hockey 1917 (colours).

School Notes.

On March 12th, Gregory, Coles and Baker were awarded
Ist XI. Hockey Colours; and Chignell, Pearce i, Ivens and
Horner 2nd XI. Colours.

N. E. Neville has passed the Intermediate Grade (practical
and theoretical) examination of the Associated Board of the
R.A.M. and R.C.M.

E. A. Grove has passed the Higher Division of the School
examination held by the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and
R.C.M.

On March 25th, the Bishop of Southampton held a con-
firmation at Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. The following
members of the School were confirmed. G. Chignell, T. J.
Tappenden, A. W. Ivens, A. C. A. Eyles, C. Holford, D. Teek,
V. J. Cox, N. Frost, — Dimmer, and — Taulbut. D. E.
Gregory was confirmed at Christ Church, Gosport, on the evening
of the same day.

The Term ends on Saturday April 13th, and the Summer
Term begin on Monday May 6th.

Old Boys’ News.

Lieut. R. H. S. Teek (R.M.), after an adventurous trip on the
Atlantic Patrol Route, in the course of which his ship rammed
an enemy submarine, has been appointed to H.M.S. Erin and 1s
now somewhere north.

E. Llewellyn (R.E.) is now doing a course of Wireless and
Tapping Cable Leakage at Bletchley.

H. G. Biddle, (7th Buffs.) is in a convalescent camp at
Rouen with a damaged foot.

Lieut. E. Packham, has been transferred from the A.S.C. to an
Infantry Battn., and is now doing a course of training.

Marlow, Reddle and Davis, have all finished their time on
the Fisgard, and have been appointed to H.M.S. Princess Royal,
Hindustan, and Renown.

Shepherd, is still on H.M.S. Cochrane.

C. Ferguson-Davie, has completed his Officer’s Cadet Course
at Oxford and passed out.

R. Buckley is now 2nd Mate, and was at home quite
recently.

S. S. Smith (Union Castle Line) is on his way home from
Australia.

S. G. Pether (N.Z. Ambulance) has been home for 12 days
leave. His shadow has not grown less.

E. Kenway is at Anitsa, India, and is likely to transfer
to R.E.

F. Swaffield is now 2nd A/M. R.F.C.

A. E. Palmer. After finishing his training with the Somerset
L.I., is now on his way to France.

W. H. Davis. When last heard of, was applying for a post
in R.F.C.

T. Hale is still at Thorneycroft’s (Basingstoke), also Scivier.

E. Harvey iii, who left about 18 months ago, passed into
the Navy as assistant clerk.

W. E. Hudson has completed a full course of Wireless
Training and is looking out for a ship.

N. Richards (R.G.A.) is in hospital with gas poisoning.

E. Coles was wounded last week and is now in a base
hospital.

Obituary.

J. B. THOMAS, 2nd Lieut. RFC,
Was killed in action in Mesopotamia, on January 23rd.

School House, 1910—14. Head of the House, School
Monitor, Ist XI. Cricket, 1913—14, Holder of the Shooting
Cup on four occasions. “Tommy” was one of the most
popular boys in the School, in which he has always taken the
greatest interest since he left, looking us up whenever he was in
the neighbourhood. Joining a civilian Flying School at Hendon,
he soon got his “ ticket,” and a commission in R.F.C. followed.
For nearly a year he was an instructor in India, and was moved
to Aden in November.

Correspondence.

DEAR SIR,

Would it not be possible to hold the Athletic Sports
next term? The majority of the Public Schools have held theirs
since the outbreak of the War, I do not think there would be
any difficulty about the prizes. Many of the parents would be
quite willing either to give a prize or subscribe towards a
prize fund; failing this we could revert to the Greek custom,
crowning the winners with a laurel wreath. The honour of winning
is the aim of every competitor not the collecting of so many
“pots.” Gate money might be charged and the proceeds given
to the Red Cross. It seems a pity that the athletic prowess
dormant in the majority of boys should remain undeveloped.
Tea, considered so indispenable on these occassions might surely
be given a “safety miss,” since war bread disguised as cakes or
buns would be missed by nobody.

I am, yours truly,
PHIDIPPIDES.

DEAR SIR,

Could not Old Boys’ Colours be started so as to bring
us in line with the rest of the Public Schools ?

I am, yours truly,
Gaupby BLAZER.

DEAR SIR,

Cricket will soon be upon us. Cannot stringent
measures be taken to induce fellows to take an interest in 1st
XI. matches? The revival of House matches seems to have
done nothing in this respect. The number of fellows who stay
to watch a match after their own games are over is disgraceful.
Can nothing be done ?

I am, yours truly,

ONE WHO WATCHES,

Answers to Correspondence.

PHIDIPPIDES.—We see no reason personally why your
suggestion should not be carried out.

GAUDY BLAZER.—Why not wait until after the war when
the matter can be discussed by the Old Boys themselves. The
idea a sound one.

ONE WHO WATCHES.—Try compulsion, we suggest that you
ask the headmaster to have a roll call on the ground at a certain
hour in the afternoon.

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