An epidemic of “Russian” influenza (“La Grippe”) spread all over Europe at this time, it was fatal to great numbers. Westminster was much thinned for some time, but most of the school died. The Head Master was among the sufferers. I think this may be of interest to posterity; the epidemic came about at intervals…
The house matches Grants beat H.B.B. by an innings & 81 Rigauds beat Grants – 76 runs Grants 60 7 92 Riguads 112 & 116 The victory of Riguads was almost entirely due to the splendid all round play of E. Berens & H.R. Blaker. The former of whommade 39 & 13 & got 9…
The Phillimore essay has been won by A. L. Longhurst Q.S. F. Urch. Prin. Opp.
O. Roos obtained a 1st in Jurisprudences J. J. Stirling — 1st in classical Tripos J. Blakerey — 2nd — ————— F. Urch. Prin. Opp.
C.J.B. Hurst & G.W. Grant-Wilson were high up in the 2nd class of the Law Tripos. F. Urch. Prin. Opp.
W. Winter Q.S. & C.M. Barker Q.S. have kindly presented boards of the Cricket XI’s of 1861 & 62 respectively. F. Urch. Prin. Opp.
P. Williamson, last years captain, has just obtained a House scholarship. F. Urch. Prin. Opp.
A new school paper has appeared under the title of “Pen & Brush.” It is illustrated & some of the pictures are very good , but the letter press is very poor. At present I do not believe it paid is expenses. Certainly the second number (which by the way contained an advertisement of Hymns…
The games committee made a rule by which any fellow may wear a straw hat during the cricket season, with a hand corresponding to the colours he is allowed to wear. F. Urch. Prin. Opp.
The mission offertory amounted to £16.10.11s which the Head Master’s subscription raised £20.15.0. F. Urch. Prin. Opp.