After the Sports the prizes were given away by Mrs Scott. The Dr gave his customary address, and the proceedings closed with the usual enthusiastic cheering. – After the conclusion of the distribution of Prizes, a meeting of old Westminsters, in conjunction with this year’s foot-ball eleven, was held in the bat-room. C.W. Stephenson O.W. presided. The meeting was held in behalf of the furtherance of an O.W. Foot-Ball club, which is projected. This was decided
xthat the club should be formed and directed by a committee of which the original members were –
P.G.L. Webb Secretary H.P. Williams Treasurer
A.M. Hemsley (Oxford) H.C. Benbow (Cambridge)
W.N. Tayloe (London) H.N. Robson (Present Captain Westminster School)
N.C. Bailey (London)
J. Barwick Hodge
For W.L. Benbow Prin Opp.
xAs W.L. Benbow was prevented by circumstances beyond his control from writing up the ledger I have done so for him.
John Barwick Hodge
Prin. Opp. 1882
xThe circumstances were no other than the unaccountable laziness of W.L. Benbow his J.B. Hodge excuses in so friendly a manner.
xThe fellow who wrote this libel was afraid ashamed or both to sign his name to it.
J.B. Hodge.