This year ditchleaping was resumed and a party consisting of TBs and QSs proceeded to the Red House on the day preceding the 1st of March, in consequence of the order given out by the Head-Master Liddell two years ago that no ditch leaping was in future to be allowed. I cannot agree with some…
The contest for the Silver Racket this year was terminated on Friday the 24th of February in favour of J. Gray. The following comprise the names of the winners of it since its foundation. Balfour QS in 1850 Armitstead QS 1851 Armitstead QS 1852 Q. Twiss QS 1853 J. Gray TB 1854 J. Gray Prin.…
This year there was no leave out on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, in consequence of Liddell’s wish to break through one of the old rules. J. Gray Prin. Opp.
List of Sixth Townboys after Xmas. J. Gray Prin. Opp. J. Skipworth W.G.H.G. Bankes — Morton BB.
On Wednesday the 14th December the Scarlet Fever broke out in Marshall’s Boarding House, whereupon Liddell after consulting with Dr. Fincham, broke up the School, and the fellows went home on the following day. At the same time a QS was attacked with the measles. J. Gray Prin. Opp.
On Saturday the 25th of Novr we had an early Play for the Busby Trustee dinner, which early Play was brought over from last Term- John Gray Pr. Opps.