On the 23rd of July we played Charterhouse at Vincent Square. They went in first & only obtained 60 runs, Rawson’s bowling proving very effective. We then “handled the willow” & scored 135, of which Alington Q.S obtained 43 in first rate style. Charterhouse in their second innings reached 58, so we won the match…
This morning, Monday 21st July /73., Otter (Captain) told me that there was a matter which must be decided by the Council of M & accordingly Phillimore, Rodocanachi & myself went into College where the meeting was held. It appeared that on Saturday a QS had left his gown on Grant’s steps & it was…
In consequence of the numerous fogs which hang about Vincent Square in the autumn & winter, the ground is being raised 3ft or more all over so as to make it level with the road, the work is more than half-completed now, & will ultimately be a great advantage though it will take a year…
C. M. Lush has gained a Foundation Scholarship at Trinity Hall, for which there is to be a half holiday next Thursday (17/7/73). H.J. Roberts
There are 6 TBs in the Sixth this term, H.J. Roberts. (Grants) E.G. Phillimore. (Grants) M. Rodocanachi (H.B. Rigauds) E. Rodocanachi (H.B. Rigauds) H. M. C McPherson (Home Boarder) L .S. Bristowe (“”) Scott announced up school that he has determined to make three T.B monitors & nominated myself, Phillimore & E. Rodocanachi, of…
After numerous “meetings of masters” Scott has issued the following Rules for Discipline” The only Boys entrusted with authority for general school purposes shall be the Captain, Three Monitors & Three Town Boy Monitors, who shall form a council to take cognizance of offences against morality & the discipline of the School. Seniors & Town…
This year the six annual scholarships given at Westminster were thrown open to the T.Bs; the list came out, Elected to Oxford W. Brinton Q.S H.F.G Bramwell T.B W.S. Rawson Q.s Elected to Cambridge W. Heath Q.S A.P. Hill T.B H.J. Roberts T.B Tripletts W. Heath Q.S J. Ogle T.B H.J Roberts
H.H O’Farrell has gained an open scholarship at Pembroke Coll. Oxd. And also passed into the Indian Civil Service. H.D.S Pennington [probably H.F.D Pennington 1866-1870] passed into the Indian Civil also. AP. Hill
There was a concert on May 1st in College Hall. The room was crowded & the singing & playing very good. A.P. Hill
The pancake was thrown this year according to custom. It cleared the lower bar and fell among the desks near Ingram’s form. There was a very good ‘greaze’ but as it was torn no one received the sovereign. A.P. Hill