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For the sixth time in succession Riguards won the T.B Sheild. Grants scratching in the final. This team was unusually strong consisting of five Pinks, four Pink and Whites and two 3rd elevens, eight of the team having played for the school.
For the sixth time in succession Riguards won the T.B Sheild. Grants scratching in the final. This team was unusually strong consisting of five Pinks, four Pink and Whites and two 3rd elevens, eight of the team having played for the school.
In the Shield matches, Grants beat Ashburnham (6-2) both sides giving a shocking exhibition, and Rigauds created a record by beating HBB (15-0)
Riguards beat Grants 2-1 after 20 minutes extra. Riguards pressed nearly all the time but were unable to score — The Grantite goal was offside – Riguard forwards were disgraceful except R. E More.
The cricket shield has again been won by Grants. H. A. Beesley. Prin. Opp.
A new football shield has been presented by the Elizabethan club in place of the old one, which was finally won by Rigauds last year. It has been won for the first time Grant’s, who beat Home Boarders by 6-1 & Rigauds by 4-1. J. I. Stirling. Prin.Opp
In the matches for the T.B.B. cricket match Grants beat Rigauds by an innings & 15 runs. In the final Grants beat Home Boarders by 328 runs. J. I. Stirling. Prin.Opp
The Rev W. A. Heard succeeded at the mastership of Grant’s this term & takes the Upper Fifth Form. He comes from Fettes College, Edinburgh. C. Bompas/ Prin.Opp
Towards the end of this half 1 very mild case of Scarlet tina broke out up Grants. The greatest precautions however, being taken against its spreading, there were no other cases.
H.W. Jermyn, and old Westminster, having been appointed Bishop of Colombo we received a half holiday on Nov. 23. when the football match between Grants and Rigauds was played, which resulted in each catching a goal. R. P. McKeand kicked the one for Grants. A P Hill
The match between Grant’s & Rigaud’s resulted in favour of the former of the former by a considerable number of runs; McKeand (Grants) making the highest score. A.P. Hill.