This Book was brought at the expense of the Town boys, April 1862, for the purpose of recording any circumstances which might be either useful or entertaining to posterity. The Prize for Greek Iambics was won this year by O’Brien Q.S. The Latin Theme Prize was won by Phillimore Q.S. The subject of the latter…
This term a new match at football was played for the first time, between Rigauds (Revd B. F. James) and Grant’s (Rev. Marshall). This year the Rigaudites won, getting one game to none. I hope this match will be kept up annually, as it stimulates the little fellows to play and thus prepares them for…
The first of March this year on a Saturday. The lunch fellows as usual survived this “tips” and we had an Early Play. W. Winters Prin. Opp.
I am happy to say the pancake was got this year by a T.B., C. Bale, but owing to the cook’s telling ‘if’ face before throwing it over the bar. No money was given. W. Winters Prin. Opp.
The Sixth T.B.B. after Xmas were W. Winters F. Maclean E. Dowdeswell W. Winters Prin. Opp.
Last half year we had another of more tanning rows which do more to destroy the discipline of the school than anything else. It as usual began with Marshall’s absurd idea than the house and school finally can be ruled by kindness and brotherly love alone, without the use of corporal punishment. He attacked Dowdeswell…
The subject of the Dean’s Greek Testament prise was the Epistle of St Peter and the 10 to 18 chapters of Acts. It was gained by G. Merton Q.S. 1st prize, Phillimore Q.S. second prize. J. L. Swale Prin. Opp.
The subject for Dean Ireland prise was “Great Fire” and the prize verse retained ours by Philimore QS. Only one prize awarded. J. L. Swale Prin. Opp.
This last half year we have decided on establishing here “Athletic Sports” so accordingly a committee was formed to take this into consideration consisting of Gumbleton (Capt), J. L. Swale (Prin. Opp.)(which members of the school (named Capt & Prin Opp) always to be considered members), A J. Mackey T.B, H.B Maurice Q.S, A.P. Dawson…
Two of the masters Rev. Weare and Bonney the mathematician master left at the end of the Midsummer term and were presented with each a testimonial by the T.B. Weare with a coffee service, and Bonney with a silver inkstand. Rev. W. Ingram O.W. has taken Weare’s place as second master and a Mr Scriven.…