A circular to the following effect has been sent round to Old Westminsters & others connected with the school. 2 Dr Johnson’s Buildings Temple E.C. June 26th 1885 Dear Sir “Westminster School” The present condition of affairs at Westminster School having been lately the subject of much consideration and discussion, it has been suggested by…
About a dozen OWW went out as volunteers in the Bechuanaland expedition; among them were G. Stephenson, and E.F. Allan 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.…
L.S. Bristowe has gained a First Class in Finals at Oxford. He gained his election to Christ Church in 1876, after being Head of Home Boarders for some time. R.F. Macmillan has also won a scholarship at the Inns of Law. In § 421 it will be seen that he passed Head of the Law…
The following O.W. have obtained honours:- Moderations II J.A. Turner – III W.C. Acton – A.R. Smith – Finals II P.G.L. Webb W.H.A. Cowell W.C. Ryde C.F. Brickdale C.Ogle Prin: Opp:
On Wednesday July 19th there was a whole holiday (with the exception of school fr. 8-9) for the ‘Busby dinner’ &c Charter House match, which was played at Lords & which resulted in an easy victory for the Westminsters. On the account of last years match the total absence of old Westminsters is mentioned but…
On Wednesday April 24 a cricket match was played between the present Westminsters and an Eleven of Old Westminsters, brought down by Hatching. The day was cloudy early but eventually turned out fine – the present Westminsters headed their opponents by 35 runs in their four innings and had taken 8 wickets for 24 runs…
On Thurs. June 19th there was a meeting of Old Westminsters up school to consider the expediency of erecting a memorial in memory of the Old Westminsters who were killed during the late war. It was very well attended; several plans were proposed; one was to erect a marble monument in the Abbey, or else…
A great many races have taken place this half, as well as cricket matches, Liddell very liberally giving “early Plays” when asked for among the Principal Races were between our Eight and the Leander, and also with the Old Westminsters. For further practicalities see Water Ledger & cricket etc.- JGrayPrOpp.
I received a challenge from Charterhouse the other day in which Parish, the Captain of the Charterhouse Eleven said that they were anxious to gain their lost laurels, which I answered to the following effect, that as the Old Westminsters were for the most part averse to the match it was not possible to continue…