The Play acted this year was the Andria. The nights were Wednesday, Monday and Wednesday instead of Thursdays, Tuesday and Thursday. The acting was fair, though perhaps not quite up to the average. The characters were – Simo – J.A. Turner Sosia – H.R.K. Rogers Davus – E.W. Courtenay Mysis – G.A. Bolton Pamphilus –…
The Gumbleton English Verse Prize was won by L.S. Bristow (I) and E.H. Alington (II).
Westminster V. Crystal Palace This matched [sic] was played on Nov 17th on an abominable day, and resulted in a draw. Westminster V. Clapham Rovers After an exciting match we were left victors by one goal to nothing. Westminster V. Gitanos, resulting in a victory to us of two goals to none.
There was rather a provoking row the other day between Mr Jones & myself. Mr Ingram asked me one morning to find out who it was that had cut over his children’s governess as she was crossing the racquet court and had not had the politeness to apologise. I accordingly made enquiries and discovered that…
Football Westminster v. Upton Park In this match we were successful, obtaining one goal to their none. They were not at all a strong team, and had very vague ideas of dribbling. Westminster v. S. Norwood In this match we were also successful and succeeded in obtaining two goals to our opponent’s none. The…
Our Annual Athletic Sports took place on Oct 13th & 14th. The committee was – E.H. Alington (Ex officio) L.S. Bristowe Treas (Ex officio) E. Waddington F.D. Crowdy W.C. Acton A.N. Jackson H.C. Frere Hon. Sec. The mile was won by Hamilton, a new fellow, C. Macnamara 2, Alington 3, Bolton 4. Time 5.50.…
Scott has forbidden any books to be left lying about in Green. L.S. Bristowe Prin Opp
Mr Gibson & Mr Gray have been added to our staff of Masters in the place of Mr Marshall & Mr Tatham.
The race for the Silver Sculls was revived this year & won by Brinton. The T.B.B & Q.S.S race was won by the Q.S.S. The crews were – T.B.B Q.S.S Bow. Kelly Bow. Bolton 2. Russell 2. Hill 3. Macnamara 3. Godfrey 4. Needham 4. Macnamara 5. Gamble 5. Jones 6. Maxwell 6. Brinton 7.…
Queen’s Scholars v. Town Boys Score – T.B.B. – 1st Innings 2nd Innings O.R. Borradaile, run out 8 b. Watson 0 C.A. Leggatt, b. Williams 1 c. & b. Alington 8 C.J. Fox, b. Williams 3 do. do. 50 A.N. Jackson, c. Waddington, b. Williams 8 b. Williams 20 F.L. Rawson, c. Watson, b. Alington…