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ST. WILFRID'S COLLEGE-PAST AND PRESENT.

Vol. I. MIDSUMMER, 1911. . No? 1.

FOREWORD. Pone supercilium, si t e cognoscis amicum

Ne quaeras 11ic opus codicis artilicis. At si magnalurn caperis dulcedine rerum,

Divinasque magis deliciosus amas, Nobiliun~ nitidis doctorum vescere coenis

Quorum multiplices nec numerantur opes. At nos esiguum de paupere carpsi~nus horto

Rubra quod appositum testa nlinistrat olus. Carmen pascliale.

Be kind if you a re friendly ! Do not seek In our poor page the charm of classic Greelc ! If loftiest themes alone your ear can seize, If nothing short of best your taste can please,- You have the hlontlilies a n d the Quarterlies. Olrv garden yields bu t modest matter

Served on platter. By the iVJad I-Jntter.

DOUBT, Mr. Editor, whether the buoy- 1 ancy of youth allows you to realise the pathetic and almost sacred character of the work to which you are setting your hand. For you are proposing, in your light-hearted way, to record names and events which, in the days to come, will stir the tenderest chords of memory and wring tears, it may be, from un- willing eyes.

To be convinced of this you have but to watch " Old Boys" whenever and wherever they foregather. Some of them, perhaps, have made a mark in the world. The world, alas! has inade its marl< unmistalcably upon them all. Yet observe how surely the lure of the Past draws and holds them. How soon their talk drifts away from the politics, the trade, the burning question of the hour, to the dear frivolities of school-days you would have thought too far off to be recalled. I-Iarlten to their happy laughter! Notice the impish glee with which they retail

.. their escapades of long ago, as though the naughty boy had crept back illto those some- what too ample garments and was hatching fresh mischief in those absurd bald pates. How story calls unto story amid those echoing chasms of foolishness! how names and nick- names pass from lip to lip, each wkh its cargo of reminiscence !

Your high vocation, as Editor of a school magazine, is to produce the only really imperishable class of literature-the daily chronicle of human lives. Your " small beer " will outlast the choicest vintages, and is destined to grow mellower and mellower in p e r e n n i a l old age. I would not for worlds turn -the hose of discouragement upon those sad -b rowed meditative wights who are ,probably at t h i s moment revolving profound and original v i e w s for the enrichment of your pages. Yet the t r u t h ,nust be told. Your " articles I' will s p e e d i l y become " back-n~inbers.~' Only your "jottings " will appreciate from year to year . So has i t been always. The Doctor " inter Ar is to te l icos aristotelicissiinus I' has foui~d neither p r i n t e r n o r readers. But Jocelin de Braltelond is p e r p e t u a l joy.

As I write, in the sure hope of your long and prosperous career, a vision of t h e 9 f u t u r e rises before me. I behold your youngest a n d cu r l i e s t reader as he will be after fifty years. ' He has grown much bigger, rather corpulent, r a t h e r grey, rather gouty, and, on this p a r t i c u l a r winter evening of A.D. 1961, he s e e m s to be rather low-spirited. H e sits before a b l a z i n g fire, (or some unchristian i n v e n t i o n of " advanced" science), too weary in body and mind, too heart-weary, to interest h i m s e l f in 1

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his u s u a l pursuits. His hand reaches for a Oscott College, Birmingham,

book, a n d , by good fortune, lights upon your hly dear ~~~h~~ ~ ~ ~ l i ~ ~ ~ 26tl~- jfune, 1911.

first vo lume. The inattentive eye settles upon I enclose my subscription to the " Cottonian Magazine" the open page. The listless fingers tighten their for one year. I do so in the hope that this venture will ful-

fil the expectations of its promoters ; and especially that i t grip. The languid attitude becomes alert, and will prove a means of reviving and maintaining thaf iilterest

the hands of the cloclc lnove round while imag- in the College which past generations of students must in their hearts cherish for their Alma Mater.

ina t ion reanimates this relic of a bygone day. I pray God to bless you. H o w vividly it all comes back! How well be Yours devotedly in Jesus Christ, . r e m e m b e r s that play! How the tunes of that opere t t a h u m in his brain! How proud he felt on that prize-day ! How much prouder to have k n o c k e d u p that big score, the best, innings he ever played ! Then this string of names. Good old J u g g i n s ! What a Juggins it was! And " Tipper" and " Cloggy" and "Corlcy " and poor old " R e x " ! Here is Smith who served so well in Egypt and won his D.S.O. Here is Jones who always looked like making money, and has m a d e it. Fitz, too, who exchanged be- times his callow "patriotism" for the primrose paths ' of respectable journalism. And how many have fallen out of the ranks!-The last pages of volume i. have brought our friend to the m o s t absorbing stage in his career. With the e n e r g y of youth renewed -he leaps up to search for t h e second volume. Alas! in an agony o f remorse and shame he remembers too late the insensate folly, the unwonted thrift- iness, the low cunning, which beguiled him into wi thholding a second year's subscription be- cause he c o u l d read on the cheap other boys' copies.

Mr. Editor, your subscribers are forewarned !

EDITORIAL.

IT is w i t h profound satisfaction and with hear t fe l t thanks to the right reverend

writer ' t h a t we commence our first editorial column w i t h the following letter from the Bishop of .the diocese :

0 ED\IrARD. BP. OF BIRMINGHAM.

We could not have desired a better text for our inaugural address to our readers than the words of his Lordship's letter. . The Magazine is a venture,-and a venture, too, in which even "the buoyancy of our youth" would have been incapable of sustaining us, had we not been stimulated by the generous -support and en- couragement of all, without exception, who have shown in the past that they have the true interests of the College at heart. The Very ~ e v . President has from the very first fostered our. undertaking and has done everything in his power to make our difficult task. easy, and the Staff have helped us loyally and well. .

Of our friends outside the College, our first, thanks are due to the Right Rev. Dr. Keating,. .

Bishop of ~ o r t h a k ~ t o n , the first and most dis. tinguished of all the sons of St. Wilfrid, who has shown an example of true Wilfridian~loyalty by writing the preface to our first number. No one has done more to merit our gratitude than Mr. Elphege Pippet, who has designed the beautiful and artistic cover,-a work of which he has reason to be proud. Next vie would thank all those members of the St. Wilfrid's and Parkers' Society who were present at the College at Whitsuntide, and who by their approbation and resolution ;passed at the meeting, gave us courage to bring forth our first number. I t would be impossible to mention even the names of all those who have written to us approving our action and promising their co-operation, but at least they have the satis- faction of knowing that every letter has been another proof to us that we bad correctly gauged the wishes of all Wilfridians, and has

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spurred us on to do our best for the good of the students. Bishop Iceating has said in his p r e f a c e inagazine, the honour of the College, and the that it is the part of the magazine which will be enjoyment of our readers. read long after the more ambitious articles have

But-"c'est le prenzier pas q ~ c z coirtc." The ceased to interest, and it seems only r i g h t that Bishop has used the word " expectations," and the facts which years hence will be r e a d with in this our first bold step in an unlcnown realm such avidity should be narrated from t h e view- we have naught but expectations. If the limits point of those who are to enjoy them. of our success were bounded only by our ex- One feature which will be a distinguishing pectations or judged by our intentions, our trait of future numbers is absent from this , with future would be secure. Nevertheless, we have the single exception of the letter f r o m New taken that costly step, and now we can only Zealand. W e refer to news of and let ters from

recommend ourselves and our work to that Old Cottonians. I t will be a s o u r c e of special Providence which \vatches over the gratification to the Editor and to the great young and the foolhardy. majority of our readers to hear f r o m " old

The grand difficulty of a coIIege magazine boys," particularly from those who have sought lies in the very reason of its existence. I t has other shores than ours. One has only to turn to cater for two entirely different sets of readers. to Mr. James Plunket's letter to feel the truth On one shines the hopeful light of a roseate of this. dawn, on the other the glare of the midday sun, In conclusion we have two things to say. or the calmer and sadder light of his westering First we would thank all those w h o have beams. There is one bond uniting them, one assisted us in bringing out our first n u m b e r . common love, the love of their Alma Mater. I t We thank his Lordship the Bishop of B i n n i n g - is through that love that we appeal to them; ham for his letter of approval and e n c o u r a g e - it is to foster that love that we write for them ; ment ; we thank his Lordship the Bishop of it is to give the linowledge that is the ground Northampton for his admirable preface and his of love that we narrate for them the daily hap- introductory ode ; we thank, too, all those penings of college life; and by bringing the gentlemen who have written the articles, (we magazine into existence we hope to forge one fear a t great inconvenience and cer ta in ly a t more link in the bonds of loyalty and love very short notice) ; and we thank those boys uniting us in one family. This is our ideal! who have contributed to our pages, p a r t i c u l a r l y A word now on the means we propose to take our Public Man, Gerald Cavanagh, for the m a j o r

to carry it out. portion of the College notes, Adair Thompson Essays and short articles, together with the for his description of our Coronation fes t iv i t ies ,

.College Diary, will forin the bulk of the and Bernard Malley for his account o f t h e P a s t magazine. I t will be our constant endeavour and Present Cricltet Match. to maintain the former at the high standard, Secondly, we ask for criticism, that is, for both as regards matter and manner, demanded helpful criticism, not the lcind that merely p o i n t s

by our subscribers. But beyond the excellence out our defects, (for we can see t o o Inany of

which we hope to attain, these papers will give those ourselves), but a criticism that w i l l s h o w our readers a more intimate and personal grati- US how to eliminate thein: a frie?zdZy cri t icism, fication in that they will be written by past if possible, but still a criticism. and present students or by friends of our And now nothing remains to us b u t to take

College. leave of our offspring and to commit it to the We trust the College Diary will always be tender mercies of our reading public. As w e

supplied to us, as it is in this issue, by the pen these valedictory lines we feel for. the first

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time in o u r lives, with perfect sympathy, the have to thank you for your courtesy in sending agony o f dread which grips a mother's -heart as it to me. I see by it that the debt-on the stage she prepares her boy for his first entrance 'into has been practically paid off. I notice also that college life. How proudly she has looked for- the starting of a College Magazine was mooted. ward to this day, and now that it has come, what In view of these two facts I should like to a s i c k e n i n g wave of fearful apprehension over- trespass on your time by referring - t a 111y comes her ! He is so young, so guileless, and experience of "exhibitions" in the days that I

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withal so anxious to please that his w7ery virtues was at the Park, as what I write on the subject may be the cause of his undoing. How she might possibly be considered suitable for- inser- wishes she had taken more care with his early tion in the magazine. t ra in ing and made him just a l i t t l e more manly. I went to the Park in October, 1840, being This last thought leads to even more terrifying then g years old. Dr .Bowdon was president. visions ; those pretty curls which she had Before I went, I do not know how long before, '

admired so much and caressed so often-sup- there had been dramatic performances, and pose they should be considered girlish? And there was a pretty extensive wardrobe in exist-, then the correct way in which he wears his new ence. But for some reason or other Dr. E t o n suit,-it is so different from the manner Bowdon discouraged the annual exhibitions. of o t h e r and older boys! Her anxious thoughts I think he disliked the fuss, at any rate no pass on to those. other boys,-young bar- exhibition was given until after his death. Still, barians-so quiet and gentlemanly when at I remember that the boys had a of home, so r o u g h and rude when they have got " Richard- 111." in the blayrodm. It was given' their young victim safely in their clutches! without scenery and without costumes. I had Lit t le better are her thoughts of her darling's the honour of appearing as one of the-Princes future masters, those professors so kind and in the Tower, Richard; but I had nothing"to sympathe t i c t o her boy when they meet him say and was merely carried off to be smothered away f r o m College, so hard and unrelenting, so or otherwise disposed of. quick to see a fault and so hasty to punish it rt was at in 1845 that ,tlie first --. when they get him in their dass-rooms. Her exhibition ,, of experience toolc place. Dr. reason tells her not to be afraid, but her mother's ins t inct fears the worst. James Brown, afterwards Bishop of Shrewsbury, --

of such sort are our feelings, but we talte W ~ S the chief mover in the business, th.~ugh he comfort f r o m our wider knowledge, for even the did not take any part in coaching the most ca l lous schoolboy has a human side, and - performers. The play was the .first .part of the lnost wonderful professors have sometimes Henry IV., and. it was produced on a temporary feet of ' clay- stage, erected in the playroom, with appropriate -

" Azc~liie o ilze~ziibz~s aeqt~is, Aejzeadae, neve hnec ~zost,uis spectc~~tur nb arznis, Scenery and I was entrusted with Olrae ferz'r~zzrs. " * the r81e of Prince .Hal. We had to learn our

parts and attend the rehearsals in our playtime,

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but I don't think any of us feit aggrieved at this. As if my memory was insufficiently taxed

145, Ailtman's Road, Merivale, I was.called upon to deliver the " epilogue." I Christchurch, am not sure who was the author of this, but

New Zealand, froln the fact that Dr. Brown made me rehearse A f i ~ i l Znd, 1911.

Rev. and D e a r Sir, it for him, and no. one else did so, I suspect T h e seventy-second Annual Report of the that he wr.ote it. Though I have forgotten

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part I still remember the epilogue, which, with his other engagements to leave at an early your permission, I will copy for you. I had to hour, but the others enjoyed for some hours a appear, clad in my court costume, and deliver convivial meeting at which many interesting the following

EPI1,OGUE To Herl~y IT'., par1 first. Parlz Exhibition, ]utte, 78.15.

"SO now, my friends, our mimic play is o'er, And much we fear you've thought it p'haps a bore, And yet, methinlts, as far as plaudits go You have not seemed to thinlc it all as so. If, then, to any who amongst us spolce, Who made grave faces, or who cracked a jolce, You feel inclined to give his share of fame I'll tell you each one by his proper name, That so when stripped of this his loose disguise In each a well-ltnown friend may meet your eyes. Who was the mighty Icing who led the kennel? It was no other, sure. but Charley Mevnell ; Hot, blustering Hotspur-he was ~ o 6 e r t Smith (A vile hard name to go a rhyming with). As for old FalstaFs sack, Charles Rfitchell's drunk i t And here you see the Prince in me, James Plunlcet ; I might proceed, but since we're sorely pressed For time and patience, we'll omit the rest, This only will I add, lest I may clog The winding up of this, my epilogue : We shall feel happy in our efforts made, Our trouble will be all full well repaid If, in the end, we do hut hit our mark And win your favour for the good old Park."

In the following year, 1846, we performed the second part of Henry IV., and again I had the epilogue. This I cannot remember beyond the opening lines, which were :-

"Since last we met to lcrep our closing day, Full many have passed into the world away, And those who then but spolce in mimic ar t Have gone to act elsewhere their living part. Charles hleynell, now in college accents lisping, Has left his crown and sceptre to Neil Crispin ; Hot, blust'ring Hotspur-why, you know he fell And needs no successor, perhaps as well. Old Falstaff's belly, quiddities and quirlcs Have passed from Mitchell to our friend Diclc Perlcs ; 'Tis Dalvson still that wears the nose of f l a y , And then myself, well, yes, I'm just the same.

My memory fails me for any more. Perhaps the following account may prove

worthy of a place in the magazine : " Anticipating by a few hours the annual

meeting at St. Wilfrid's College, of the Parlters' and St. Wilfrid's Society, a few old Parliers met on last Whit-Tuesday at the Antipodes. On the evening of that day there attended at the Lyttleton Hotel, Lyttleton, New ZeaIand, the Rev. Charles Bell and Messrs. William Harts- horn, - Hastings and James Plunltet. Un- fortunately, the Rev. C. Bell was compelled by

and more or less amusing reminiscences of the dear Old Parlt were recalled. The time slipped by all too rapidly, but during the brief recital of numerous anecdotes the honoured names of Dr. Bowdon, Bishop Brown, Canons Flanagan, Longman and James Moore and others came in for lively comment. The toast of the evening was: "The memory of Sedgley Park, and prosperity to St. Wilfrid's." This was honoured with hearty cheers, given sotto voce, however. Other toasts followed, and, before parting, those present promised, if they should be able, to meet again next Whitsuntide, and expressed the hope that other Parlters, who may be in New Zealand, will join the next celebration of what they trust will be an annual function."

With respectful regards to the Very Rev. the President, to Messrs. Lodwidge and Davies and the other friends who were so kind to me in 1907.

. I remain, Rev and dear Sir, Yours very faithfully,

JAMES PLUNKET.

AN EPISODE. HORATIO. 'Twe1.e to considel, too c~rviotrslji, to rojtsidev so. HAAILBT. NO, faith, not a jot !

-HAMLET, AcL v., Scene I. " No hornt ilt grlessirtg."-Smhrm PROI'ERB.

T HE man could run no longer, and k e

stumbled 011 blindly through the night, catching his breath in quick sobs. There was no moon, the rain swept down in windy gusts ; he could not see more than a yard o r two ahead, and except for a vague impression that he was entering a town he had no idea where he was. For a minute or two longer h e stumbled on, and then felt that he could not go a step further. H e bent down towards the ground, and through the wind and rain c a m e distinctly the sound of the rapid footsteps of his pursuers.

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movement. " Their feet swift to shed blood! " he muttered, " Eripe me, .Do?wine "

Something loomed up black and straight quite close to his right-a house, was i t? or a garden wall perhaps. If he flattened himself up against it perhaps they would go past with- out seeing him. They were quite near now- fifty paces behind at most. His faintness was increasing, and he set his back to the wall and spread out his arms. The left hand felt the rough bricks, but the right hand met something smooth-wood?-God be praised, it was a little door in the wall ! With a great effort he groped for the latch, pushed open the door, and found himself all in a moment on the other side of the wall with the door shut again behind him. Nothing visible but a few dim boughs against t h e clouds, waving up and down in the wind: a sort of garden apparently.

" Good evening, sir," said a quiet voice out of the darkness, " I shall be happy to make y o u r closer acquaintance." And what seemed l i k e the figure of a man muffled up appeared suddenly close by. There was a trace of humour in his voice as he went on, "Some mistake, surely. This is my -"

The intruder staggered forward and inter-

the dying flickers of a large fire. H e seemed just about to close his eyes again contentedly when he suddenly sat up with a start, suspicion and fear written all over his face.

"Nay, sir, you need not-I am better now -much better," he stammered, feeling for a little silk packet that hung round his neck by a cord. With ill-concealed anxiety he hid it away inside his shirt, and tried with trembling fingers to fasten his doublet at the neck.

" X70u need not hide your Agnus Dei," said his rescuer calmly, " I guessed. you were a priest. Nay, nay, 'tis no cause for fear" (for the man on the couch had sunk back with a groan of despair), " I too am of the 'old religion."

Terror gave way to amazement in &ha up- turned eyes of the priest.

"You,? a catholic? "'he faltered. ." God be thanked ! I am indeed fortunate ! "

"Yes, I am a Catholic, though my neigh- bours hardly know it. You will be perfectly safe for to-night. Nobody will think of looking here for you, and I am alone in the house ; my wife and children are away for a time, and,lhe servants with them. Now you must r.est for a little while longer, while I bring you something to eat and drink; for it yet wants half an hour

rup ted him, seizing his arm with two trembling to midnight, and you shall say Mass in my h a n d s . " Silence, for the love of heaven," he house to-morrow if you will." h i s sed out. " I am lost if you make a sound- The p~iest's eyes opened wider, but he said l i s t e n ! you will not betray me?" nothing, while his host busied himself with

T h e two stood still while the footsteps of making up the fire, and then went away and severa l men running, panting and cursing as t.hey ran, .passed by on the other side of, the wall and became faint in the distance.

" Well, my friend, they have missed you this time," said the second man, with a chucltle. But as he turned to look at his companion the latter slowly collapsed to the ground in a faint.

. . . . . . . W h e n he came to himself he was lying on a

couch indoors. His rescuer was standing over him loosening the clothing round his neck ; and beyond he caught a glimpse of a room-a large room for those days-lighted up unsteadily by

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returned presently with a goodly joint of cold beef, and bread and a flagon of wine, which he set upon the table in the mid,dle ,of the room:

"Now, sir, if your faintness has passed off so soon, here. is a rough supper which I warrailt will be none the less welcome because of the adventures you seem to have come through this day."

He lighted a lamp that hung midway in the apartment, and as the priest stood up the- two men loolted at each other for the first time in clear light.

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H e was slightly built, and dressed in a military loolcing costume of bright red, gaily slashed with silver. His face, though frank and amiable, might be said to lack something of determin- ation. His manner did not display much assur- ance, and (strangely out of keeping with his martial garb) a certain youthful timidity hung about him, which might have led an acute observer to guess that he had spent most of his life at college. Along with this his features were deeply stamped with care and anxiety, the result no doubt of the constant perils of his ~llissionary labours. Just at present he was trying to smile, and succeeding quite creditably.

Twenty years at least separated the ages of the pair. The priest found himself loolcing a t a rather tall middle-aged man of about fifty perhaps; though by no means thin, he was nevertheless youthful loolcing and active, and wore a sort of riding-suit of sober green. As for his features, he was clean-shaven except for a little hair on the upper lip and the point of his chin, as the fashion was ; his forehead was high, and below it were two piercing eyes full of interest and good-humour. Altogether his presence seemed to diffuse a serenity and cheer- fulness that immediately put his guest at his ease.

Having murmured a little Latin grace, the priest sat down on one side of the table, and began his meal, while his host, with a cup of' saclc for himself, sat opposite.

"Yes, now I have time to think of it," said the priest, " I discover that I am hungry, having eaten nol:hing since yesterday. I was captured by the pursuivants this morning by the treachery of a servant where I was staying, and we have been on the road all day malting for London, for they seem to imagine I am a prisoner of some importance-a Jesuit, it may be. There were three of them, and my chance came when two of them went into a tavern after nightfall to get some food-we were to push on all night-leaving only one outside with me and the horses. I t was careless of

them, though to be sure he was armed. I meant to have talcen one of the horses and made a dash for it, but unluclcily they sent the ostler round to change them for others: so I had to trust to my feet and the darkness."

"And the man they left with you?" "Oh, I moved close to him, and pushed

him suddenly into the horse-trough! You see I only wanted a moment or two till I could get into the dark, and after that he could shoot as much as he liked."

The other laughed; his laugh was one of those that are good to hear.

" Well done ! well done ! I t would have been worth seeing! But in sober truth," he went on with quick seriousness, " I am glad you got away: it would surely have gone hard with you if you had been tried-King James does not seem to get any fonder of Catholics as his reign goes on. It would have gone hard with you in London."

" I lcnow, I lcnow ! and that is why-oh, what a coward you must have thought me! Nay, sir, say nothing-'twas clear as day, you must have seen. God help me, I was all unmanned for the time." H e hid his face between his hands.

The elder man was about to speak ; but the priest raised his head and went on more calmly.

" I trust I shall fight the good fight when my time comes, as many another has done be- fore me. At the seminary I even used to look forward to it, you lcnow; nay, I do so still, I trust-with my superior will, as the Father used to say. But it is somehow different when you are always going about the country disguised and alone, always thinking yourself suspected, cut off from friends, with nobody to -"

"The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak," said the elder man. "You are not the First to tread that highway, if I remember the gospels aright."

The griest threw him a grateful glance. "Then you did not despise -"

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voice, " Despise you? Who am I to despise "You will be blithe enough when the time you? What have I had to suffer for the old comes, never fear. Think no more on i t : 'tis faith? Not a penny fine even. Most Catholic thinking about danger maltes a man afraid. gentlemen have to pay heavily for not attend- Father Parsons, did you say? I knew him; too .

ing church of a Sunday ; my own father was He reconciled my father to the Church while he much impoverished in that very way. But here was in England. I was but a schoolboy at the am I, indifferently we181 provided with this time, but I remember him well-a tall; stput world's goods, as you see, and not a soul man ; he travelled about as a soldierj alid indeed troubles about my religion or wonders why I he would have made ,a godd one. He stayed stay away from church, because I happen to some days 'in'our house, and went out bird:

1 , belong to a profession whose members'are not nesting with m.e one' morning when .I played expected to show their faces in church from one truant, and told -me wonderful tales. of the year's end to another. There is something to countries. he- had seen, especially Italy. I was be gained 'sometimes -in having an ungodly sorry when.he .went, and would willingly have name. Despise you? It is a high privilege for gone with him. Yes, he was a good man. There

. ::: ' me to entertain you for a few hours, or as long was, nevertheless, one thing that I think he , . .. - as you care to stay. And by the same token never understood, and that was the great 'love

you are forgetting to eat anything-let me fill fo i Enklani3 that sprang up in all our hearts in '

your glass up again. If ever I had been tempted those days of Queen Bess .; ' it .was not the - . , ..-. - ..- ' to join the reformed faith, I think here's .a change of religion, but' the:Spiniih danger, that . ,.. - . . . reason would have availed me against all the made all men feel f& the first time that they - divinity in all the tomes of Jewel1 and Latimer, were Englishmen. 'Well, I hope.a G n h a y be

for the old religion hath nothing to say against a good Catholic and a good EngliShman at the a man's quenching his thirst in a Christian way same time: I have tried it, a i d I am hot s61-i; with brown ale or red wine; in which respect on either count. . . What, finished ilready'? your Puritan is is no'better than an unchristened Come nearer the fire, then, such as it is." Paynim. 'Tis a sure sign of heresy to despise He drew a chair forward for his guest, and good wine. I fear the Puritans may get the bent down to stir up the fire. upper hand in England yet: but meanwhile, " We had best decide firsf on your plans for who made the vine, say I, and what for? So to-morrow," he continued. "At what hour let us put some colour into your cheeks, lad,: would you like to say Mass in the-morning? I come drink a hexlth with me, else 1 shall have fear ,you will find ' the arrangements rather to thinlt you a pestilent heretic after all-one simple, as it is a rare thing that a pi-iest comes of the Secretary's spies, perhaps. Here's to the my way. They generally stay at thk houses of Pope of Rome, and confusion to 'all Puritanism !" the Catholic gentry, of which there are several

The priest honoured the toast obediently, in the neighbourhood, especially the Hali over and looked up at his companion with a smile. yonder. Where do you intend to make for?

"You -would make 'a better martyr than I You can hardly set out to-morrow, the roads should, I thinlt : YOU would be one of those who will be wretched-listen to the rain ! " come to the gallows with a smile and a jest.

" I must go to-morrow," said the priest. " I That has. always seemed to me the right-way. am malting for Lancashire, and they must be

. q At Valladolid I have often heard Father Par- , sons spealt of the glorious ending of that expecting me by this time. This adventure has

blessed man Edmund Campion, and of his already put me baclc two or three days'

cheerfulness before his judges. That is how I journey." should like to be." He w?s already a different man from the

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trembling boy of half-an-hour ago. Fear and " I would rather walk ; it draws less atten- hesitation were no longer visible. Supper tion ; and I have money enough for the journey counted for something, no doubt; but some- -it is lucky they did not trouble to search me thing too of his host's unworried tranquillity- yesterday, else I should now be without my expressed in manner rather than in spoken word little altar stone and chalice, and borrowing -seemed to have passed into the younger man. The other smiled approval.

" It shall be just as you please. If you lay here for another day or two the hue and cry would have time to die down. But after all you are in God's hands wherever you may be. To-morrow, if you like, then-with a change of disguise, of course. Now come and sit down by the fire, and we will talk for half-an-hour

inoney from you as well." They had now emerged into the garden,

which shone with April freshness in the morn- ing sunshine after the rain.

" That way your road lies," said the elder man, with an indication of his hand. "You should reach Baddesley Grange before noon. T h e r e you will be welcome, and will do well to remain ther_e for the night: a short march, but

before we go to bed." enough for your first day, I think, after your . . . . . . . . overnight adventures."

Early next morning the young priest said They lingered awhile at the garden gate. Mass in a sort of slnall lumber-room upstairs,

1 1 I have lnuch to you for," said the priest. with his host to make the responses. Brealtfast (( has done me good to be with you, sir. ' I over, the two returned to the lumber-room, and feel renewed, as if I had been through saint the priest helped to open several large boxes Inigojs exercises. 1 call once inore leave things that were lying about. t o God, and enjoy His world without a weight

can never what use things may on my heart. . . You have a very pleasant be put to," laughed the master of the house, a s garden, sir. M~~ you long enjoy it in he turned out the contents of the boxes one "Marry, and amen! " answered the other. after another upon the floor ; and the priest 1 a111 settled enough here, and have no wish beheld with some astonishment a large col- t, go back to the worlr of profession,^ lection of garments of all varieties, some rich "With respect to your profession," said the and magnificent, some more humble; there priest, after a molnentls pause, not were masks too, and false beards, and helmets what to t.,illlc; whatever it is, I trust there is and bits of armour, and rapiers and pistols, a n d nothing-nothing wrollg about it : nay, I am

I a good deal of Ieweller~ heaped carelessly to- sure there be. ~~~d do you linow that I gether. Keeping his curiosity to himself, how- you have not yet told me your I have

ever, he decided to array himself in the guise so to be for that 1 would gladly of a stable-boy. This was accomplished t o t h e lcllow who it is to whom ,.he gratitude is due," satisfaction of his companion, who insisted o n a " My profession is harmless enough, I hope, false moustache as a finishing touch, necessary though Inany think it not very reputable. I at all events until the iminediate neighbourhood was a play-actor, and wrote solne plays of my of the escape was left behind. own also, which managed to get the popular

1 " A rare young ostler ! " he exclaimed, con- ear and brought me money. As my name, teinplating the effect, not without pride. " Now it is William You may have you can go as soon as you lilte, and the sooner heard it if you stayed long in London: I have the better, for there are not many stirring abroad at this early hour. 1 wish 1 could offer """Y friends there"'

you a horse, but I have only one, which is away T h e ~ r i e s t shook his head. " ~ h a l ~ e s ~ e a r e ?

on my wife's journey." No, I have not heard the name before; but I

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shall always remember it now with gratitude in my prayers. As to play-acting, there are less respectable professions, I make no doubt. At any rate you have left i t ; and doubtless people will gradually come to look on you like any other country gentleman, and forget you ever had a hand in writing plays."

" Who knows ? " said the other, with a laugh. "We had best not peer into the future; let us do what we can with the present while we have it."

They stood silent for a moment hand in hand. " W e shall hardly see each other again, Master Shakespeare; but I shall never forget you. Farewell ! "

"God be with you, lad. Pray for me and mine."

Master Shakespeare stood watching the departing stable boy to the turn of the road, and' then walked slowly back to the house.

Q.E.D.

THE CORONATION FESTIVITIES AT ST. WILFRID'S.

- LTHOUGH the modern tendency is to A ridicule any expression of loyalty as old-

fashioned, the Coronation of their Majesties King George V. and Queen Mary has proved that England a t least has retained her ancient respect for monarchy. On June the 22nd the whole country joined in one great rejoicing. Many pens 'have described the glorious pageants which took place throughout the country on that occasion. After having seen the Coronation itself, or taken part in the gaieties of some great city, an account of the festivities at St. Wilfrid's may seem a slender theme on which to write. In spite of this, I

awakened at dawn by a loud salute fired onm Beelow. After many weeks of pleasant antici- pation the day of our festivities had at last arrived. Stealthy forms in night attire crept t o the windows, subdued but anxious voices eagerly inquired the state of the weather. A mournful answer was returned, for lowering clouds hung overhead and rain seemed imminent. The weather continued in this un- certain state until about. ten o'clock, when the s u 4 piercing the clouds, sent its welcome beams to restore our drooping spirits.

During the day we played cricket, the old rivals, Reds and Whites, once more striving for t h e supremacy. Unfortunately the game was undecided when stumps were drawn, though the Whites held a slight advantage.

I't was after night prayers that the grand climax was reached. The uncertain state of the weather compelled us to take our greatcoats with us to the scene of our revels. We hastened across the fields to the top road, near which we -

h a d built a huge bonfire. As. we went along we gave vent to our feelings in hearty songs; W e passed by a group of drowsy cattle, who eyed us in sleepy wonderment, and -finally turned away, doubtless disapproving of our noisy mirth. It was almost dark when' we reached the top of the hill. W'lthin a few minutes night had fallen. Loolting round in the shor t interval before the lighting of the fire everything appeared desolate. There was a strong cold wind blowing, and heavy clouds were drifting overhead. The night was a wild . one, and yet there was a feeling of peace, for no sounds could be heard save the swish of the trees as they swayed and tossed in the wind. Soon w e perceived, in the direction of Foxt, a ruddy glow, and we knew that a large fire had

inalte bold to assert that however trivial our been lit. merry-making may seem, all will be interested After a few minutes hearty cheers followed to know that the present generation a t St. Wil- our first rocket as it soared into the sky, but frid's celebrated the Coronation in a manner these were far eclipsed by the: roar which worthy of the College's traditions. greeted t h e fire as it flared up in a huge tongue

On that memorable occasion we were of flame. T h e glare of the fire illuminated all

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in its immediate vicinity. The little plantation, surrounded with stones, which had looked very weird and uncanny in the dark, now appeared quite cheerful as the light penetrated it. The natural platform, whence the fireworlts were to be sent off, was particularly interesting. The figures of the privileged persons standing on the ridge were silhouetted against the skyline, looking large and sombre.

The fireworlt display was i~ow commenced. Rocltets rose hissing into the sky, burst and cast around showers of many-coloured stars. Fountains of fire emitted streams of silvery sparks, nnd intricate designs burnt in beautiful shapes and hues.

Almost continually voices were heard sing- ing heartily, though, it must be owned, some- what discordantly. The songs only ceased when some fireworlt, more beautiful than the rest, evo!ted a vigourous cheer.

Meanwhile on the distant hills fires were being lighted in quick successioi~. Our high situation cominanded a very extensive view. On every side points of light gleamed brilliantly against the blackness of the night. On Beelow we saw the Oaltamoor fire, and witnessed the

1 . ' S o n g succeeded song as we slowly marched down t h e hill. Loolting back at the procession i t w a s easy to image oneself in fairyland. T h e swaying lanterns cast inany fantastic shadows around. T h e voices of the singers were accompanied by the gentle mur- inuring of t h e wind.

W e turned down the footpath and finally reached the College gates. Arrived at the front of the house w e were marshalled before the infirmary. T h r e e rousing Wilfridian cheers were given t o Fr . Lillis, who was in bed, disabled by a n in jury sustained on the cricket field. Startled birds flew from their nests in terror as ou r shout re-echoed through the building. T h e President, the Prefects of Study and Discipline, and t h e Public Man were all heartily cheered. T h e piano commenced the National Anthem, a n d tired but enthusiastic voices for t h e last time that night sang the familiar words. Af ter taking some light refresh- ment we retired to t h e dormitories and were soon re-enacting the events of the day in o:ir dreams.

ALBERT ADAIR THOMPSON.

torchlight procession wending its way down the hill like a fiery serpent. A HISTORY OF ST. WILFRID'S

A rival fireworlt display in the direction of Cheadle claimed our attention for some time. When our eyes had wandered away froin this spectacle many occupied themselves by endeavourinp to fix the locality of the fires.

b Far beyond all others, the reflexion of a huge blaze was seen, and this we deemed to be the " Wrekin's crest of light."

At length, when the fireworks were ex- pended and the fire had burnt very low, we began to think of returning home. Everyone was provlded with a Chinese lantern tied to a long stick. After sonle delay, caused by the wind and the scarcity of matches, these were all lit. We formed up in the road, two by two, and headed by the Public Man we set off towards the College singing " God save the

COLLEGE. (Cottrpiled Imsr the " Arrfrats " n ~ r d f r o r ~ r Pnpevs irr Ihc porscssiorr o/ tlte

Vcrj' Rev. Puesilierrt.)

" I,et o t h e r s pra i se t h e r is ing sun, I bow t o those whose course is run."

I N T R O D U C T I O N . 1' 1 'I-IOMME propose, e t Dieu dispose." The L words might be written across the pages

of the history of Cotton Hall in the first twenty- five years of i ts existence as a public institution. Three tinles i t was dedicated to the service of God, three tiines it opened its doors to world- weary men seeking a refuge among its beau- tiful surroundings f rom the religious and social colltroversies of the times ; and three times these same m e n departed, convinced that a life of seclusion w a s not for them.

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It is interesting, though perhaps not very remarkable, to observe what a strong fascination the quiet and peace of Cotton had for those who had left the Anglican for t h e Catholic Church. Numbers came here fresh from the trying ordeal of separation from the Church and the friends of their earlier life, and a s -a con- sequence Cotton Hall was caught in the outer edge of that politico-ecclesiastical maelstrom caused by the upheaval of the Tractarian Move- ment. This fact had no small influence on the early history of St. IVilfrid's-an influence not particularly beneficent, for these converts, like St. Paul, came .out into the desert,-(a desert, however, that was "made t o smile "*)-but, again like St. Paul, only for a space, and for twelve years the Church and t h e Hall were left desolate, with no one but a caretaker in charge ; the sanctuary was deserted, a n d it is scarcely surprising to find that the large congregation, gathered together by Faber and his com- panions and fostered by the Passionists, should &,ve dispersed and lapsed during those dark days between 1856 and 1868.

I t is a strikingly human document, this history of a house in search of a vocation, reminding us of not uncommon episodes in the lives of some of. the world's greatest men. Brilliant starts in different walks of life have been succeeded by inexplicable failures.; some- t&es the cycle has been repeated several times,-high hopes, a happy commencement, brilliant but brief achievements, stagnation, failure. Then, sometimes against their will, sometimes by mere chance, a s i t seemed, they' have taken the road to fame and glory. 'The parallel is .not lost in the history of Cotton Hall, for even in 1865, when the house a n d grounds were bought by the President of Sedgley Park School (Canon Moore) for the Diocese of Bir- mingham, few people believed that in a few years Cotton would abs.orb and succeed the oldest Catholic School in England. he star

*The Statue erected to the Earl of ~ h i e w s b u r ~ , the donor of Cotton Hall to Father Faher, bears the inscription : " H e made the desert smile."

of St. Wilfrid's College had not yet risen. Although the history of the College

really begins in 1873 (or at the earliest in 1868), it would be regrettable to omit the liistory of Cotton Hall from 1846 to the latter date. The documentary evidence to which the .present compiler has had access, although meagre to a degree, still gives a very connected and very clear, if very brief, account of the changes and vicissitudes through which Cotton passed during those twenty-five years. The first and oldest papers in the archives contain extracts from the Records of St. Wilfrid's Retreat; Cotton Hall,

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compiled by the Passionist Fathers: these- extracts, which do not admit of further conden- . sation, run as follows :-

" Cotton Hall was formerly the residence of Thomas Gilbert, Esq. A Protestant Chapel of . Ease.. was built within a very short distance . from the Hall by this gentleman, and was dedi- '

cated in 1795 to St. John the Baptist. After the death of Mr. Gilbert in ~c tober , h i s 5

. widow sold Cotton Hall and the greater part of- the estate adjoining to the Earl of ~hrewsliury. His lordship let the Hall and gar.dens, with part of the adjoining lands, to John Campljell Smith, Esq., M.A., formerly a Protestant minister, who was received into the Catholic Church at Oscott College, March 27th 1'845. Mr. Campbell Smith ,

brought with him 'the Rev. Mr.. Kennedy, a Catholic priest, who opened a chapel. in one cf- the largest and best rboms of the Hall. . . . Although Mr. Kennedy was the first .to .' establish a chapel in cotton, still part,.of the work of conversion had been. commenced by the chaplains of ' the E&' of Shrewsbu.ry,. but especially by Dr. Rock . ~ and Dr. Henry Winter, a Dominican. . . . . In the beginning of 1846, F. IV. Faber, late Rector of Alton, Hun- tingdonshire, who had been received into the Catholic Church at Northamptan, Nov. 17th, 1845, arrived in this house. with some other converts from among the Anglican clergy, with the intention of establishing themselves here. The Rev. W. Kennedy was for some time with -

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Mr. Faber and his companions, and then left the place entirely to them. Mr. Campbell Smith also left Cotton I-Iall. . . . . . This was followed by a gratuitous donation of the Hall and 14 acres of the adjoining land and garden froin the Earl of Shrewsbury." There are many relics in St. Wilfrid's of Faber's sojourn here, but none so prized or so widely know11 as that famous summer-house erected by him near the top of the valley.

The next extract, in view of the proceedings now pending for the canonization of Father Dominic, has an enhanced importance. " I n 1846 Fr. Dominic was suillmoned to give the community of the Brothers of the Will of God a spiritual retreat. . . . . The foundation stone of the new church which was completed in 1848 had been laid by Dr. IValsh, Vicar Apostolic of the Central District, in 1846. Doctor, afterwards Cardinal, \Viseman, was present, and Doctor Newn~an, who had been received into the Church at Littlemore, near Oxford, by Fr. Dominic on the 9th of October, 1845, delivered a most eloquent sermoa. . . . . . . The few scattered houses of Cottoll were not found to afford a sufficient field for this zealous and now nunierous community ; hence they contemplated the Oratory in the large to\vns. Accordii~gly Father Faber, with some companions, went in October, 1848, to Londoa. . . This house was now rather a burden than otherwise to them. The windo\v- tax alone amounted to £24 per annum, hence they resolved to give it over to some other religious community. . . . . . I11 August, 1850, they offered it to the Vice-Provincial [of the Passionists], Father Ignatius of St. Paul (Spencer), who had succeeded Father Dominic in the government of our Retreats in England. This offer was not accepted for soine time, till in September, I 850, Fr. Visitor-General (Eugene) went to London to see Father Faber and found him disposed to give us the place at once, and it was agreed that Fr. Eugene should send soine religious to St. IVilfrid's before the

15th of that month. Fr. Raphael arrived a t St. IVilfrid's on the evening of Friday, D e c e m - ber 13th, 1850, and took possession, a n d Co t ton Hall became known as St. Wilfrid's Ret rea t . "

The superstitious might well loolc a skance i at a project commenced 011 the 1 3 t h o f the inoilth land a Friday, too!) But w h a t e v e r one I

may say about the cause, the fact of the failure I

was soon evident, and the undertaliing survived only a little longer than the previous o n e . " W e left St. \Vilfrid's," concludes t h e Passionist chronicler, "in the year 1856." The reasoil given in the chronicle for leaving St. Wilfrid's- " in consequence of the great cold in w i n t e r "- sounds strangely in our ears coining as it does from a religious coinmunity loving mortification ; but it is gratefully recorded here to s e r v e a s a quotation against the next Zaudator tenzporis acti who talks about modern degeneracy .

' I t was now the turn of the Passionist Fathers to look round for sonleone on whom to bestow their white elephant. T h e r e is extant in the annals a copy of a circular let ter wri t ten by Father Raphael (1856) to t he f r i e n d s of the community, appealing for financial a i d . In the course of the letter the \vriter p o i n t s out that while on the one hand there was a guaranteed incoine of but £50, on the other h a n d there were, inore often than not, upwards of twe lve religious living in the house. The personal debts con- sequent on this state of affairs ainouilted to about £Goo. They offered t h e house and grounds with the same title under which they held them to anyone, or any body of men, who would guarantee to pay this debt . T h e Ilall ~ v a s offered to various religious communities, the Bishop of Biriniilgham (the R i g h t Rev. Dr. Ullathorne) endeavoured to pe r suade several llloilastic orders to relieve the F a t h e r s of their burden, but all to no purpose. St . IVilfrid's was left desolate, a house without a master.

Before proceedi~lg to chroilicle the events which led to the resuscitation of St. IVilfrid's, a few words are necessary regard ing Sedgley Park School, which was to c a u s e that resus-

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citation, to establish St. TVilfrid's as a boys' plated change, is the lnost complete and - school, t o staff it, and, fillally, to be absorbed succinct statement of the !vhole position regard- into it,-to be absorbed completely and finally, ing the two schools. . ,

with all its ideals, customs, traditions. even its is addressed to Ullathorlle, and reads very names a n d niclr-names. as follows :-

Sedgley P a r k School, Wolverhampton, was founded in 1763, owing chiefly to the efforts of " My Lord;-The Colnmission appointed by

your Lordship beg respectfully to submit the Bishop Challoner. Here is one great and glorious fact, t h e proud boast of every Parker following Report on the points they were - .

required to examine, viz. : whether it is and Wilfridian, that we belong'to the oldest Catholic Col lege in England-that we are expedient to remove the school of Sedgley Park .

" citizens of no mean city " ; the continuity in from its present locality; and whether St. Wil-

the government of Sedgley Park and St. Wil- frid's would be a suitable and desirable place to

frid's College w a s never broken ; there were which to transfer it. In reply to the first question,

never two Presidents, one of Sedgley Park and we find that the present building at SedgleyParl<

one of St. WiLfrid's ; when the two institutions is very much out of repair and would require a considerable outlay to put it into a state ful-

were co-existent the same President governed filling the essential requirements of such an

both ; in short, our claim to be not merely the establishment. The roofs are in a bad state

lineal' descendant of the oldest Catholic College, and there is not sufficient room in the dor-

but the ac tua l College.itself, is incontrovertible. mitories. . . . It had, therefore, become a

. I t would be very easy for the casual reader, matter of necessity to lnalce some iinprovements

whose sources of inforination were limited to in the premises. With this view application &e back files o f the Catholic Press, to get a

totally erroneous idea of the trend of events was made to Lord Dudley either to renew t11.e lease or to furnish materials for buildings, but

which ultimately caused the removal of Sedgley Park. H e would find that Cotton Hall was his Lordship has declined to grant either

request. . . . . . I t appears to us quite acquired ih I 865, but that nothing apparently iinpossibl'e to remain at the Parlr without build- . was done towards putting it. into habitable ing, but that it would be unwise to spend money

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repair until-'1868. In that year it was opened without the security of a lease. There is no under the style a n d title of " Sedgley Park option left, therefore, but to look out another

Preparatory -School," and it was definitely and situation for the school." authoritatively s t a t e d that the two schools would' - .

The Report then proceeds to discuss in

i go on side by side; that there would be no compet~t~on, s t . Wi l f r i a s being merely a train- great detail the second question, the suitability

ing ground for Sedgley ParI<, and that the new of St. Wilfrid's. After reporting favourably on

foundation of Cot ton in no way threatened the the situation, buildings, water S'UPP~Y, access-

existence of the old school. In the light cf ibility to markets and large towns, the letter

such inforhation t h e transference of Sedgley cOncludes :--

Par- to cotton appears as a purely fortuitous " We are unaniinous in recommending St. happening, caused b y sudden and unexpected TVilfrid's as a suitable and desirable place for . exigencies of policy. But that such was not the establishnlent of the school on its inevitable . '

the case is conclusively proved by the followi~lg removal from Sedgley Parlr, with. the $ngle 1 extracts from the Report of the Diocesan Com- proviso that the purchase of land can be . I

' , L%\. . dlssion in 186.5. T h e Report, besides giving effected'." t

t b .true account of t h e reasons for the contem- The Report is signed : George Jeffries, - . * - . , i

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15 I J. Spencer Northcote, John I<. Dunne, James Moore, Edgar E. Estcourt.

The proviso concerning the purchase of land was complied with ; in 1865 the present College estate, amounting to 363 acres, was bought from the trustees of Lord Edmund Talbot, and the diocese, through Canon Moore, assumed possession. In 1868 Father Bonner, Prefect at Sedgley Parli, was appointed Vice-President of " Sedgley Parli Preparatory School, Cotton Hall," and took up his residence there on Sep- tember 15th, of that year. This point illarlis the beginning of the " Annals " of St. Wilfrid's College.

During the autumn of 1868 extensive alter- ations and repairs were carried out in prepar- ation for the advent of the expected pupils (for as yet, as the annals quaintly record, "there were no boys, and only one application. The V.-P. and an old servant, Sarah Ann Cliff, were the only occupants.") On September 23rd " Miss Woollett, of Moninouth, arrived to super- intend the domestic arrangements; she gave her services free, receiving no remuneration" (0 si sic omnes!)

The school was formally opened on St. JYilfrid's Day, October 12th) 1868. High Mass was celebrated in the presence of a large num- ber of clergy and laity, and the Very Rev. Canon OJSullivan, V.G. delivered the opening address; but otherwise little of importance occurred during the autumn beyond the fact that early in December four divines and nine boys arrived from Oscott College, seeliing refuge from an epidemic which was raging there.

We have purposely hurried over much that is interesting in the early history of Cotton Hall, partly so as not to malie our introduction too long, and partly because this short history is intended only as a history of the College ; that we have brought it to the point when it may be so considered is proved by the following entry :-

" December 25th. Bernard Woollett, of

Moninouth, arrived, he is the first ,boy to come to the new establishment."

Christmas Day ! I t is an inspiring r e f l e x i o n to recall that our College conlmenced on such a day.

(To be continued.)

CRICKET NOTES.

HE cricket season commenced in fine T weather on the President's F e a s t - d a y , which was liept on Saturday, May 6th, and the first " outside " inatch was played a w e e k later on May 13th against Caldon. If the Co l l ege XI. looked upon this fixture as a "soft t h i n g " a n d merely useful as giving a little match practice they were rudely disillusioned. T h e College won the toss and batted first; they were all o u t for 38, (P. Moore 13, E. F. Dean not o u t I I),

to which the villagers responded with a p l u c k y 67. There was still plenty of time left f o r p l a y and Rev. F. A. Hughes and E. Dean (40) p i t on 55 for the first wicket. With on ly three- quarters of an hour to play the College c a p t a i n applied the closure at 76 for 5 in an h e r o i c attempt to force a win, leaving the opposing team to get 46 runs. This they did comfor t ab ly for the loss of five wickets and we h a d lost o u r first inatch !

On May 10th Rev. S. J. Gosling and P. Moore put up a first-wicket partnership o f 135 (Fr. Gosling 52, P. Moore 65)) thus c r e a t i n g a College record, the previous best first-wicket stand being ~ o g by Rev. A. Emery and Rev . W. A. Hofler, Past v. Present, 1900.

May 20.-College v. Mr. Page's XI. Mr. Page, though unable to play h imse l f ,

brought a strong teain and the home side w e r e somewhat heavily defeated.

sr. wI1,I;RID1s COLLEGE. I i

Rev. F. A. Hughes, lbw, b Cotterill . . . I P. Moore, b Nicholls ... . . . . . . 2

13. Bell, b Cox ... . . . ... 18 Rev. S. J. Gosling, b Nicholls ... ... o E. F. Dean, c Harrison, b Nicholls ... I5 ! L. Icelly, c Cotterill, b Green ... . . . 4

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... ... A. T h o m p s o n , c Gaussen, b Cox ... 11 W. F. lames, b Dean ... 12 . , ... ... ... J. Bligh, b Smith ... ... 2 T. Smith, c and b Fr. Hughes ... 5'2 ... ... ... ... I,. B e r m i n g h a m , b Cox I A. Greaves, b Thompson I

H. Fetherstonhaugh, c Harrison, b Nicholls I 1. Greaves, c Fr. Gosling, b Dean ... 11 ... ... ... \V. Cumrnings , not out ... o G. Swinson, not out ... '26

Extras ... ... 3 A. Pattinson, c Bligh, b 1'1. Hughe. 7 ... - G. Woodward, c Thompson, b Icelly ... 5

L ... Total 60 J. Wilson, b Fr. Hughes ... ... 3 Extras ... ... II N i c h o l l s bowled 8 overs (5 maidens) for 9' --

... runs and 4 wickets. Total 4 4

SIR. 15'. J. PAGE'S XI. May 27.-on the following Saturday Alton ; E. A. Gaussen , b Fr. Hughes ... ... 3 visited the College and were very easily

C. A. Siicholls, b Dean ... ... 18 ... .w. Green, c Moore, b Kelly ... 29 defeated, Dean and Thonlpson bowling un-

... F. Smith, b Dean ... . ." 16 E. S, R o w l e y , not out ... ... changed through an innings which only realized ....

... A. C o t t e r i l l , c fi. ~ u g h u , b Cuminings 3E 31. The College replied with a score of 99, P.

... ... T. Vose, n o t p u t ... 5 Moore contributing an excellent 33. Extras ... ... ,12 - May 28.-A house match was played; " 1st Total (for 5 ) ... 127

Eleven v. Next Eighteen." Over the details of A- Cox, A- S. Murray, and G. the play we draw the heaviest veil we have, oily

Smith did not bat. remarking that Dr. upton made 115. The May 24--With two defeats as the captain of the XVIII. (or should it be written

the t w o m a t c h e s played, it was with no very captains it was difficult to judge frpm the Sanguine expectations that the College entered pavilion), reports that there was. an epidemic on ' upon w h a t has come to be One the ground, but to everyone's relief, particularly our m o s t difficult matches. The result, although J-J, upton's, it was not verifying the forebodings of the pessimists, was June 5.-The match to which everyone b y n o means a disgrace. Fr. Hughes and loolts forward with the keenest interest ,,and gave u s a g o o d start and we just managed get which forms the central attraction of ,the- Whit- three figures, a n d it was only a innings suntide holidays was played this year in glorious b y "-T- Smith tha t gave Oakamoor the verdict weither. T o everyoneJs delight the Past wg.re On a n e x c e l l e n t game, marked able to put a very strong team in. ihe fieldJ in- fielding on the part of the College XI., and some cluding such well-known players xs M ~ . H.. J. excellent bowling by Fr. Hughes andDeah the Gain (captain), ~ ~ ~ h . & D e capitain M ~ . 1 latter b o w l i n g J. JV; Johnson, of county fame, p. S. Slattery. in his first ever. The Past batted first on a fast and bumpy

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ST. WILIJRID'S COLLEGE.. . wicket, Messrs. Slattery and Morgan opening ... Rev. .F. A. Hughes, b James ... 24 ... ... B. Bell, c and b James ... 12 the innings. After compiling 10 the former was ... Mr. J. J. M o r a n , b Wilson ... 5 grandly caught by Dr. Upton in- the long field. ... Rev. S. J. Gosling, b Wilson ... ,7

... p. Moore, c Greaves, b Wilson ... 25 - ' Mr. C. G. Gosling opened his account with- a

... ... E. F. Dean, b Wilson ... I fine on-drive for 2, and continued to score A. A. T h o m p s o n , b' Smith ... O

... ... &I. A. 12udman, b Smith o freely. The partnership for the third wicltet

... ... L. Kelly, b. Green ... 14 proved very profitable as Morgan and Gosling . .

... ... J. Bligh, c a n d b Green 4 . .

... I were still together at lunch time with ,the score ... W. Curnmings , not out ... Extras ... I Z - at 71 for 2. On resuming Gosling was -bowTed.

Total ... 101 Fr. de Capitaine was the next batsman, and OAITAM0012. he met with a cordial reception; but to the

6 ... M. A. B o l t o n , b Thompson ... ,7 general keen disappointment was caught at. the ... ... J. Yates, b Moran 1 ... ... J: \v. J o h n s o n , b' Dean S wicket and retired for 5. During all this time .) ...

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Mr. Morgan had been playing a very useful game, though he was fortunate in being repeat- edly missed in the field, early on. The visiting captain (Mr. Cain) did not remain long at the wickets, for he was cleverly bowled by Fr. Hughes. Morgan also left shortly after, having missed a fast ball from Dean, who had replaced Thompson. The latter had been bowling at top speed and some of his deliveries were very dangerous. Mr. Page opened with a brilliant boundary stroke for 4, contributing a very useful and stylish 15, before he fell to a neat catch behind the wicket. The remaining batsmen returned to the pavilion in quick succession. Messrs. Byatt, Emery and Fr. Stanbridge added I, 5 and o respectively to the total. The inn- ings closed for 125-a very respectable total.

Fr. Hughes and Bell opened the " Present " innings to the bowling of Messrs. Slattery and Cain. Runs came very slowly, and with only six on the board, Fr. Hughes retired-1.b.w. Mr. Moran followed, but a run later was easily caught by Mr. Morgan at slip. Bell was now joined by Dr. Upton and the only stand of the innings was made. 21 runs were added before Bell was bowled all over his wicket. Moore, who followed, suffered a similar fate, after scoring 3 runs. At 33-a run later-Fr. Gosling was magnificently caught in the long field by Fr. Stanbridge. The " rot" seemed to have set in, and wicltets continued to fall with un- pleasant regularity. With the addition of a run Thompson was cleaned bowled. Rudman and Dean at 36 and 37 respectively were very cleverly stumped by Fr. De Capitaine, and the dislnissal of Kelly, after scoring 2, brought the innings to a close for the feeble total of 4S -a very poor response to the I25 of the " Past." Dr. Up-ton toolt out his bat for an invaluable IS. I-Ie batted fearlessly, but at the same time, safely, and it was a matter for great regret that he could find no one to stay with him. The failure of the Colrege with the bat undoubtedly came as a great surprise to all; nevertheless they were opposed to some capital bowling

backed up by accurate fielding-a department of the game which seems to have been rather neglected by the College XI. Frs. Lillis and Stanbridge, and F r . De Capitaine behind the wicket were exceptionally keen, not to mention Mr. Page, who was frequently applauded. Mr. Slattery finished with t h e splendid analysis of 7 wicltets for 33 runs. Mr . Cain took 2 for 7.

The visitors opened their second venture with Fr. De Capitaine a n d Mr. Slattery. Fr. Hughes and Dean bowled. Without a single on the board Mr. S l a t t e ry half hit a ball and was well caught b y Mr. Moran, running in from long field. Mr. Morgan came next, but failed to repeat his success of the first innings, being easily talten a t the wicket after adding 2 t o the score. Fr. Lillis m e t wi th a like mishap four runs later, though there seemed considerable doubt about the decision. With the score at 2 I, Fr. De Capitaine-who had been exercising much restraint-was slcilfully caught and bowled by Fr. Hughes, a f te r making 12 runs. The side now collapsed and practically no resistance was offered to the bowling of Fr. Hughes and Dean, w h o bowled unchanged, and with astonishing success. Their final figures were 5 for 15 and 5 for 19 respectively. Thus was laid the foundation of our subsequent victory. Two wonderful catches by Dr. Upton lnust not pass unmentioned. He was indeed the redeeming feature i n the field work of the College team.

The visitorsJ second a t tempt having ended disastrously for them-it only realised the meagre total of 36-the home eleven set out on the difficult task of ge t t i ng t h e I 14 runs requir?d to win, with mingled feelings. O n Tuesday morning Fr. Hughes a n d Bell again led off. T h e attack consisted of Messrs. Slattery and Cain. With 4 runs on the board, Bell was too late for a ball from Cain, a n d pa id the corresponding penalty. Dr. Upton-the h e r o of the first inn- ings was heartily cheered as h e went to the wicket. The new arrival opened very cautiously, but soon he and Fr. H u g h e s settled down to

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play beautiful cricket, and w e now witnessed the most lucrative partnership of the match. Fr. Hughes commenced to hit all round the wicket, and 'each stroke was cheered t o the echo. He had compiled 33 in faultless style, when he got his leg iii front of a ball f rom Mr. Cain. His score i'ncluded two 4's, three 3's and six 2's. Moore was soon sent back, in fact bdore he had troubled the scorer. Dr. U p t o n found a most capital partner in Fr. Gosling, t h e latter treating us to a merry and stylish innings of 18. He was very smartly stumped b y Fr. D e Capitaine, and a run later Thompson .was dismissed in exactly similar fashion. During his associatio~i with Fr. Gosling, Dr. Upton h a d commenced to score freely, and in his endeavour t o knock cff the runs had run many risks ; but,-" fortune favours the bold." About eighteen runs were wanted when Dr. Upton was joined by Rud- man. There was great enthusiasm as both bat,s- men hit with vigour, and finally Rudman made the winning hit-a leg stroke for 3. Dr. Upton retired with 47 runs to his credit, but he was prevailed -upon to return t o t h e wickets and complete his half century, which h e did without losing his w.icket and to t h e accompaniment of ringing. cheers. T h e success of Dr. Upton

.seemed to- be even a more popular event than the actual winning of t h e game. The College XJ. are to be heartily congratulated on their 5: kicltets victory. Their recovery was a truly remarkable one. E. F. Dean, the- captain, had every reason to feel proud of t h e excellent way in..which he led his men. T h e latter part-of $he match was marred by one lamentable incident, to wit, Mr. Moran's.unfortunate accident. While batting he was struck with great force on the top, of the head, and was disabled for the remainder of the game. W e a re happy to state, however, that at the t ime of going to press, Mr. Moran has almost recovered from the effects of his injury.

PAST. - --- -.

1st Innings. 2nd Innings. P. S. Slattery, c Dr. Upton, b

Thompson ..................... 10 c Moran, b Fr H'ghes 3 J. Morgan, b Dean .................. 47 c Moore, b Dean ... a

Rev. J. Lillis, b Thompson ...... o c Moore, b Dean ... 3 C. G. Gosling, b Dean ............ 28 b Fr. Hughes ........ 4 Rev. F. de Capitaine, c Moore, b

Fr. Hughes ..................... 5 c and b Fr. Hughes 12 H. J. Cain, b Fr. Hughes ......... 4 c Dr. Upton, bllean I

W. J. Page, c Moore b Fr. H'ghes 15 b Fr. Hughes ......... 4 I. Byatt, c Dr. Upton, b Fr.

Hughes ........................... I b Dean ................ o Rev. F. Stanbridge, b Fr. Hughes 5 c Dr. Upton, b Fr.

Hughes ............ 2 H. S. Emery, b Fr. Hughes ...... o b Dean- ............... o W. J. Chard, not out ............... o not out ............... 6

Extras ................ 10 Extras ............ 2 - - 125 36

PRESENT. 1st Innings. and Innings.

Rev. F. A. Hughes, lbw b ~lat tery I Ibw b' Cain.. .......... 33 B. Bell, b Slaftery .................. 13 b Cain .................. I J. J. Moran. c Morean b Cain ... I retired hurt ......... o -Rev. J. upion, norout ............ 18 not. out ............... '50 P. Moore, b Cain .................. 3 6 Gosling ............ o Rev. S. J. Gosling, c Stanbridge o st .De Capitaine b

b Slattery ........................ Slattery ............. 18 A. A. Thompson, b Slattery ...... I st De Capitaine b

Slattery ............ I RI. A. Rudman, st De Capitaine

b Slattery ........................ z not ont ... : ........... ro E. I;. Dean st. De Capitaine b

Slattery ........................... I . L. A. Kelly, c lillis b Slattery ... 2 H. Fetherstonhaugh, run out ... o

Extras ............... 6 Extras ............. 12 - -- Total.. ...... ., .. 48 'I'otal (for 5) 125

On the following day, Wednesday, June,,7th, a regrettable accident occurred. Father Lillis who was playing in a house-match, had the mis- fortune to tear the muscles of his leg while batting; the doctor had to be sent for and at once ordered Father Lillis to bed, where he remained in our infirmary for over three weeks. We are sorry to hear that although the reverend gentleman is better, it will be some considerable time before he will be able to use his leg again.

June 14.-On a perfect wicket and in glorious weather the return match v. Oakamoor was played on the Oakamoor ground. J. J. Awty and J. W. Johnson commenced. %he .inn- ings for the home side, who had won the toss: - Fifteen runs had been scored when Moore caught Johnson in the long field' from Fr. Hughes' bowling; in the meantime Awty had been thrice missed, by Bligh in the long field, .l:y Fr. Gosling high up at mid-off and from a very hot return to Fr. Hughes. T. Smith failed to repeat his success of the first ~natch, being

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caught at extra-cover, but Wallcer and Good- win played splendid cricket with the result that when the home captain declared his innings closed the score-board registered 25 I runs. The College XI. were left with just under an hour and a half to bat. The first wiclcet fell at 7, but so well did Fr. Ilughes and Thon~pso~l t a t that 70 runs were put on before Thompson was run out. Thompson's innings was naturally overshadowed by Fr. Hughes' splendid batting, but it was an excellent contribution, and came just when a failure would have been distastrous to our chances of saving the game. Fr. HughesJ 77 is beyond praise ; he played all the bowling with consumlnate ease and scoring at a very fast pace never gave the fielders the slightest chance. I l e was given a tremendous ovation, in which the opposing team heartily joined, when stumps were drawn. Scores :-

OAI<AMOOR. J J. Awty, c Moore b Dean ... J. W. Johnson, c hloore 11 Fr. I-iughes T. Smith, c Kelly b Dean F. \Vallter, retired ... J. R. Goodwin, c Moore b Bell ... hi. A. Bolton, c Bligh b Fr. Hughes

... J. Alcock, not out ... J. Greaves, not out ... ...

Extras ...

Total (for 6).. . ST. WI1,FRID'S COL.I,EGE.

... Rev. I?. A. I-Iugl~es, not out ..

... R. Bell, b Smith ... ...

... A. A. 'I'hompson. run out ... . . . . Rev. S. J. Goslil~g, Ibw b Smith

kI. A. Rudman b Johnson ... ... 0. Drinlcwater, not out . . . ...

Extras ... ...

Total (for 4) .

June 15.-The next day an " all-boys" XI. went to Alton and 'again defeated the local -

teain by scoring rog against the home team's 70. For the College Mr. "ExtrasJJ was the most prolific run getter with 32, but after him came Drinkwater (23), Kelly (20) and Pownall (14)~ while Dean got 6 wickets for 20 runs.

June 29.-The Past v. Present match was perahps our most meritorious win of the season, but that match, with all its excitement, was eclipsed by the enthusiasm aroused in the fix-

ture with the " E t Ceteras," of Stone. The visitors arrived shortly before 12 o'clock and commenced batting about 12-20. I n the firs t over Dean clean bowled Boswarva, b u t a f t e r - wards Dutton and Blalce~nan played conf ident ly and lunch was talcen with the score at 38 fo r one wiclcet. On resuming, a few bal l s were sufficient to prove that the hot sun had made a.n easy wiclcet into a most difficult one. The side collapsed before the bowling of Fr. H u g h e s a n d Dean and were all out for 85. The C o l l e g e d id even worse, only Dr. Upton playing t h e bowl- ing with any confidence. Fr. Gosling had talcen Fr. Hughes' place on the batting list, t h e latter being tired after his bowling, but this change was beneficial to neither of the prayers, and t h e old order was lcept in the second innings . I n the second venture of the E t Ceteras t h e score only reached 53 for 10 (we were playing 12

aside) when, with splendid sportsmanship, t he Stone captain applied the closure, g i v i n g u s 75 to malce in just one hour,-by no m e a n s an easy taslc on the sticlcy wicket and with a dead out- field. The first wiclcet fell at 14 a n d f o u r men were out for 24. Then Fr. Gosling and T h o m p - son made a stand, the former p l o d d i n g a long with singles while the latter hit fearlessly, one tremendous pull landing on the far tennis-court . In spite of this, however, eight m e n w e r e out before the winning hit was made t w o minutes in front of the clock ; but such was the excite- ment that men were running in (and get t ing out) after the score was passed. T h e cheer ing can only be described as frantic, a n d f o r none more than the visitors, who had g i v e n us the finest game seen at Cotton for m a n y a long day.

E T CETEIIAS. 1st Innings. 2nd Inn ings .

. . . . . . . . 1-1. G. Boswarva, b Dean o c Fr. Gos l ing , b Dean 4 ............... ...... J. ]3lalteman, b Fr. I-Iughes 24 run o u t 4 ............ p. C. Dutton, run out 22 cDr . U p t o n , b Dean 11 ... C. G. Gosling, h Fr. I-Iugh~s 11 c R u d m a n , b Dean 2

J. ]?3. Harris, c Dr. Upton, b Dean 7 c I'r. G o s l i n g , b Fr. H u g h e s ............ o

T. W. ICnowles, c Moore, b 17r. .. ......................... Hughes 0 l bw b Fr. H u g h e s 4

............... A. E. Pitt, c Dr. Upton, b Dean 8 b D e a n 3 ......... J. P. Farr, b Fr. Hughes o c 0. D r i n k w a t e r , b T h o m p s o n ...... 12

T.. GORDON HENSLER, ESQ.

SILVER CHALLENGE CUI tesented by T. G. Hensler, Esq., for

aggregate a t Annual Sports.

P best

LEO ALBERT KELLY. Winner of Challenge Cup,.l911.

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S. Smallwood, b Dean ............ o c l lr inkw'r, b Dean I B. J. Finney, lbw b I'r. Hughes I Ibw b Dean ......... o C. H. Silvester, b Dean ............ j c Drinlcw'r, b Dean I

(;. Silvester, not out .............. o no t o u t .............. 3 ........ Extras ..................... 7 Extras 8 - -

85 53 S7. WI1,FRlD'S COI-1,EGE

1st Innings. a n d Innings. 1Zev. S. J. Gosling, 1b1v b Harris 2 c Small\vood, b Uut-

ton .................. 20

A. Thompson, lbm, b Rlakeman 1 s t Harris, b 1)utton 27 B. Bell, b Blakernan ............... 8 b Dut ton ............... -7 Rev F. A. Hughes, c Gosling, 11

... Blakeman ........................ o c Fa r r , b I<nowles 6 Rev J. Upton, not out ............ 22 b Harris ............... 10 P. Moore, c Silvester, b Harris .. 3 b Iinowles.. .......... o 31. A. ltudman, b Harris ......... r s t Harris, b Dutton I

E. 1'. Dean, b Blakeman ......... j run o u t ............... 2

0. Drinkwater, b Harris ......... I c a n d b Blalteman ... 2

13. Walsh, b Harris .............. o not o u t ............... r H. Fetherstonhaugh, c I'inney

11 Blalteman.. ..................... 7 cSmallw'd, b D'tton o J. Bligh, c Harris, b Blakeman 3 c Boswarva. b Dtton o

Extras ..................... 8 Estras ......... 2 - - 61 7s

The match was memorable fo r many reasons, but two incidents stand out prominently: a catch at fine slip by Dr. Upton and an equally fine catch effected by B. Finney at short-leg, while Rudman's wicket-keeping was by far his best display with the gloves.

July I.-The return match with Caldon found the College burning to wipe out the ignominy of the previous defeat. This they did, but the match could scarcely be said to reflect much glory on their side, for although the Quarrymen were dislnissed for 26 and 39, the College could only get 51 and 49 for 8 wicltets. This was partly d u e to bad batting and partly to some good bowling by R. Roberts, who, in the two innings, took I I wickets for 34. In this match Dean got his hundredth wicket and also did the "hat trick." This is the first time for five years a College bowler has got IOO wicltets.

At the time of going t o press there is a fortnight of the season to go, and three more matches to be played, but enough of the for111 of the players has been seen to enable one to pass judgment There is a marked deterioration in the fielding of the side from the high standard reached last year. The bowling has been left

to Fr. Hughes and Dean almost entirely. O f the batting, if we wished to be cynical, w e should say that for the most part it could be divided into two kinds, one where the ball is allowed to hit the bat, the other, a sort of g o l f stroke, where the semi-circular swing of t h e bat occasionally comes in contact with the ball to the great surprise and delight of the ba t sman . But we are not cynical, so we content ourse lves with saying that some of the younger m e m b e r s of the team would do well to imbibe a few use- ful maxims on the art of playing with a s t r a i g h t

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bat and playing the bowling, not some e l u s i v e pilule in an imaginary trajectory.

COLLEGE NOTES.

N Monday, April 17th~ about two-thirds o f 0 the students left the College f o r the Easter .vacation. They duly returned on the 24th.

Owing to the zeal and energy of t h e Rev. Prefect, the Athletic Sports, which up to a f e w years ago had been so important a f a c t o r in college life, were revived. The fo l lowing formed the Sports Committee: Rev. S. J. Gos- ling, A. A. Thompson, R. Pownall, H. Fether- stonhaugh, B. Bell, P. Moore. Mr. T. G. Hensler, with great generosity, had o f fe red a handsome silver cup, which the c o m m i t t e e decided, with the donor's consent, to a w a r d to the best all-round athlete. The Rev. Fr. Hain- lin also offered £1 for the winner of the IOO

yards race, and Fr. Gosling £1 for the w i n n e r of the cross-country race. A whole p l a y - d a . ~ was granted on May st, which was the d a y fixed for the opening of the sports. T h e r e s u l t s on this day were by no means except ional , though they can be compared favourably with other public- school records. The long j u m p , however, brolte all previous Wilfridian r e c o r d s . The distance covered by L.Kelly was 17-ft. I I-in. The " flat " and " handicap " races were interest- ing by reason of the close competition, t h o u g h the times were not sensational. This is of

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c o u r s e . d u e to lack of practice on the part of the most enjoyable holiday at Dovedale had been compet i tors . The event of the day was the spent. cross-country race, which took place at 6 p.m. A The Whitsuntide examinations began on l o n g and difficult course was set, and many " fell Monday, May 29th (a propos of which we record b y - - t h e wayside." Vincent Arnold came home the following gem :-Form Master-" Decline first, t h u s sccring a meritorious victory. J. ' jus.'" Slnall boy-" Jus, ja, jum; ji, jae, ji." McClaf fe r ty and L. Sneyd, second and third Tableau vivant-very vivant.) A few visitors r e ~ ~ e c t i v & l ~ ~ , 'well deserved the congratulations arrived on Saturday morning and 'several more e x t e n d e d t o them. On Thursday afternoon the reache.d the College during the afternoon. The h o u r s w e r e given off so that the remaining members and probables of the College Cricket e v e n t s rnight be decided. Time did not allow XI. devoted themselves to net practice, while the t u g - o f war to take place. the rank and file, under .the direction of Dr.

In reviewing the sports, .mention must be Upton, repaired to the woods to gather fuel and m a d e of t h e close contest between L. Kelly and to make final preparations at the scent: of the P. Moore for the honour of the title of !'best proposed bonfire t o celebrate the forthcoming a l l - round man," and incideiltall~ for that of Coronation. possessor of the silver c.up to which we have On the morning of Whitsunday, Solemn a l r e a d y referred. L. .Kelly finished with the High Mass was sung, and the choir, coriducted g r e a t e r number of. points, .. thus securing the by Fr. Hughes, rendered the Mass of St. Wilfrid' c o v e t e d honour, a success which he thoroughly exceedingly well. All were disappointed that,. .

deserved. We, might mention that he was'first the Rev. Dr. Godwin was not present to siilg . in all o f t h e jumps; and these results greatly the " Veni, Sancte Spiritus." Later the familiar inf luenced the final reckoning of points. Mr. figme of Fr. H a ~ n l i n was seen, and he met - ' .. ' M o r a n (judge), Dr. Upton (time-keeper), Fr. with a cordial welcome. At 11-30 a most Gos l ing (clerk of the course), Fr. Hughes enjoyable game of cricket commenced in (starter) fulfilled their respective duties in an which the Inore energetic of the visitors admirab le and whole-hearted manner. R. joined. W e all rejoiced to see Messfi.. Pownal l as s t e ~ a r d also rendered very good Page, Slattery, Cain .and others once more service. T h e revival of the sports was certainly & the field. T h e day was bro;gl\t to a a s o u r c e o f much happiness to everyone in the close by Solemn Benediction in the evening. College, and we earnestly hope they will he Most of the remaining visitors arrived by the even more successful, if possible, next year. . first train on Monday morning. A full account

The annua l outing of the choir and officers of the annual "Past v. PresentJJ cricket xatch to Dovedale took place on May 25th, the feast is given elsewhere. I n the evening .a most of t h e Ascension, in ideal weather. A start was interesting gathering was held in th'e study hall i

made immediately after High Mass, the means for the distribution of the prizes awarded for o f . i b n v e y a n c e being two char-a-bancs. Fr. the Athletic Sports. T h e principal guest of thk Hughes was in charge of the party. The venue St. Wilfrid's and Parkers' Society, His. Lordship was reached shortly after midday, when lunch the Bishop of Menevia, who had arrived during was .taken, after which the boys gave them- the afternoon, was heartily cheered when he selves up to contemplating the beautiful Derby- entered the hall. The Very Rev.'Canon Hymers shire scenery; . At 4 p.m. dinner was served at occupied the chair, a n d was supported by the the " Izaak Walton Hotel," and the return Bishop, Revs. G. E. Price, W. Hofler, J. Cole- journey was commenced at 5 p.m. The College man, D.D., M. Hainlin, J. Wright, W. E. Jones, was r e a c h e d at 8 p.m., and three hearty cheers G. Conroy, N. ICelly, J. Lillis, C. Krauth, F. were given by the merrymaking party when decapitaine, J. Seddon, I;. Stanbridge, Messrs. . - 1 they once m o r e found themselves on Wilfridian T. G. Ilensler, J. McCanna, W. J. Page;'H. J. I soil. The choir boys were soon relating the Cain, and the College Staff. day's happen ings to their less fortunate com- A most pleasing prelude was formed by a - 1 panions, who had spent the day at home playing concert, in the production of which the visitors ..!(I cricket. It was unanimously asserted that a took the lion's share. Mr. C. Howell rendered (:I . . . . j

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two violin solos magnificently, and Mr. Page gave two rousing songs which were acltnow- ledged with two equally rousing ovations. On the conclusion of the concert, the President rose to introduce Mr. T. Gordon I-Iensler who so generously supported the Athletic Sports. The Very Rev. Chairinan said that the present meeting was unique inasmuch as never before had a Bishop been present at our sports prize distribution. I-Ie represented Mr. Hensler as a true Cottonian in every respect, and as one who had never forgotten the "old place." On rising, Mr. Hensler was greeted with prolonged cheering. I l e modestly thanlced Canon Ilymers for his ltind words, and recalled interesting events which had occurred during his stay of nine years at St. Ihrilfrid's. Afterwards the prizes were distributed by Mr. Ilensler, the various recipients being constantly applauded. After the cheering had subsided, Fr. Gosling, in a happy speech went so far as to reinark that this was the first occasion on which he had .not been reluctant to make a speech, because of the great pleasure it gave him to propose that a very hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Mr. Hensler for his beneficence and thought- fulness. This the company did in true Wil- fridian style by uproarious cheering and singing " For he's a jolly good fellow."

On Tuesday the general meeting of the Society was held. Twenty new members were elected, and the usual grants for prizes, et cetera, were agreed to. The ineetiilg thrn adopted a resolution granting £5 towards starting a College Magazine, and pledged itself to give the scheme every possible support. Immediately after the meeting dinner was served in the refectory. The loyal toasts having been honoured, the Bishop of Menevia proposed "Success to the St. Wilfrid's and Parlcers' Society." I-Ie spolte of the great pleasure his visit had given him, and then proceeded to urge on his audience the claillls of their Magazine. We talte this opportunity of thanlting Ilis Lord- ship for his kind words, and for the fact that owing to them every gentleillail in the rooln promised to become a subscriber. Mr. T. G. Hensler proposed the health of the Bishop of Menevia, in a speech which kept his audience in a merry mood. The Bishop, in reply, again spoke of the great pleasure his visit had given

him. H e was not an alumnus of St. Wilfrid's but of Oscott, and those two Colleges had always been bound together by ties of closest friendship. It was that which gave hiin courage to do what he was now going to do, viz., to propose himself as an extraordinary member of the Society. This announcement was received with unbounded enthusiasm, the company rising and cheering the Bishop again and again. The large coinpany then adjourned to the lawns in front of the house and were photographed." After tea had been served, the inajority left by train, but about twenty guests stayed the night and witnessed another scene of enthusiasm, when the President, a t the Bishop's request, granted a whole playday for the following day, Wednesday. His Lordship left by the eleven o'clock train on Wednesday morning, cheered to the last by the whole school and the remain- ing visitors.

June 12.-The Bishop of Birmingham paid a visit to the College and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation in the afternoon.

The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated by a Soleinn I-Iigh Mass, of which the Vice- President was the celebrant. Unfortunately heavy rain restricted the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament on the Sunday to the cloisters.

Mr. A. Biet, of Buenos Ayres, paid a visit to the College in the first week in July and stayed a few days. H e was a student here from 1903 t0 1905.

On Saturday, July 15th~ Mr. Wilfrid Day (1898-1903) was married to Miss Winifrid Ross, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Ross. We tender our heartiest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Day.

The Cotto7ziajz is published three times a year-at Midsummer, Christmas and Easter.

The Annual Subscription is 4 6 , post free (single numbers I/-).

All MSS. should be addressed to the Editor, St. 1VilfridJs College, Oaltamoor.

Business coinmunications to Rev. F. J. Sumner, at the same address.

Copies of ihese photographs may be obtained, 11- each, on application to Rev. I.'. J. Sumner.

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