At a meeting of the Old Pinks (Football) held in the Summer Term it was determined that the uniform of the football eleven should include black stockings and knickerbockers; the Captain having the option of wearing white instead of black knickerbockers.
The half yearly school collection was made on Michaelmas-day and realised £16.2 for the Delhi mission. J Barwick Hodge for W.L. Benbow Prin. Opp.
The Mure Scholarship has been awarded to J.B. Hodge. Prox. acc F.W. Bain Q.S. and W.C. Dale Q.S. There were five candidates. J Barwick Hodge for W.L. Benbow Prin. Opp.
No Ireland Verse Prize has been awarded this year – the subject was Medea. The Dean’s Greek Testament Prize was divided between H.R. James Q.S. and J.B. Hodge. J Barwick Hodge for W.L. Benbow Prin. Opp.
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.…
The Athletic Sports First day. 1st Oct 1 o’clock Wednesday No. 1. Throwing Cricket ball – under 15. 1. Armitage 66 yds. 0ft. 10ins. 2. Fawcett. 60 yds. No. 2. Mile – open. Challenge cup. 1. Bury. 2. Forster. 3. Stephenson. 4. Brown. Time 5 min. 6 ¼ sec. Won by about ten yds, a good…
There has been I am sorry to say a row between the Monitors and Masters about the old moot point of whether Monitors shall punish offences which take place in the presence of Masters. A short time ago, James the Q.S. Capt. came up to me upon coming from Morning Abbey, and said he required…
The Athletic Sport Committee At a meeting last term, the following were elected on to this Committee. H.R. James (Ex officio) W.L. Benbow (Ex officio) R.T. Squire H.N. Robson W.W. Bury (Hon. Treas.) F.W. Bain (Hon. Sec.) R.C. Batley W.L. Benbow Prin opp.
At a preliminary meeting of the Debating Society, Friday, Sept 24th, the following officers were elected President H.R. James Vice “ H.W. Robson Secretary F.E. Lewin Treasurer W.L. Benbow W.L. Benbow Prin.opp.
The subject set for the Gumbleton English Verse Prize of 1880 is Joan of Arc. The School Scripture prizes have been awarded as follows. (Upper Fifth) A.G.L. Rogers. (Under fifth) none awarded. Removes. J.E.R. Webb. W.L. Benbow prin.opp.