invariably checkmated by our side, till a good kick of Dickinson's sent the ball to the Town end, and Glennie got collared as he was trying to return the compliment. He soon, however, restored the balance. by good dropping, and in the middle of the field. Gunner became conspicuous, first making one good short burst, and then another, which brought the squash near the O.M.'s goal. There the ball went out; Craufurd, catching it when it was thrown in, made one of his timely rushes and deposited it right between the posts. The goal, however, was badly missed by Glennie.

So far the game had been as even as it was good, but for the next half hour it was somewhat onesided. Changing goals the School forced the O.M.'s back, and Duncan catching a throw-in careered in his irrepressiblest fashion to the line high up at the Town end. Tracy kicked a very fine place straight between the posts. Matters repeated themselves after kick off. This time, however, it was Evans who scored the honour of the touch-down, and Tracy the failure of the place. Cholmondeley by a useful run and neat drop made things slightly rosier for his side after kick off, but only for a minute or two. Again our forwards poured on; Craufurd got within 20 yards of goal by a nice run, and Adams got a touch-down low down, which this time was turned to good account by Glennie. The game was now drawing to a close when Vassall, who had been playing forward, went back, and a change came over it. The ball being thrown in to him he ran with it from the line to the centre of the field, where, however, he was "perwailed upon to stop" by Duncan. But Fellowes soon managed to convey it into perilous proximity to our goals, and Worship a little later got a touch-down low down. Davies tried the place and, apparently on purpose, kicked it right across the ground. The O.M.'s with a rush carried it in and again we had to touch-down in selfdefence. After kick off, we still got the worst of it for two or three minutes, till Vassall, who by skilful combinations with Hardy, had been very dangerous for some time, in the heat of the fray, we suppose, fancied he was in House Match once again, and hearing & familiar voice calling for the ball, threw it to Glennie, who with prompt ingratitude ran half the length of the field in the opposite direction. After this the O.M.'s did not emerge very far from

their territory till time was called and the School remained winners by two goals and two touch-downs to one touch-down.

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A better or faster game we have seldom witnessed, but, as we have said before, the School are unusually strong this year, and the O.M.'s were quite overmatched in all departments of the game. The Captain, who set a good example of hard work, will, we should say, be embarrassed by the riches from which he has to choose. How to select forwards for notice we hardly know. Invisibility, the sweet sign of good play, was the order of the day, and each forward might have been wearing the cap of darkness. one, however, will, we think, find much fault if we mention Hardy as being very good; while on the other side, Worship and Stanton were all they used to be. Of the back players, we have said almost enough. For us, Glennie, Tracy, Duncan, and Craufurd, shone most perhaps; the first named saving us at some critical moments; while of the old fellows Sim was most conspicuous at the beginning of the game, and Vassall at the end; and Hardy all through played very hard, and with greater skill in passing on than when he was here.

The following is a list of the sides :

O.M.'s.-M. I. Davies, E. C. Cholmondeley (backs); J. A. L. Fellowes, S. Sim, A. W. H. Dickinson (backs); A. W. Arkle, P. Hardy (-backs); H. Vassall (Capt.), G. F. Bassett, E. Charley, J. W. Stanton, R. Baggallay, R. D. Curtler, J. Callender, A. T. Murray, E. Acton, A. H. Dennis, W. H. E. Worship (forwards).

School.-H. J. Glennie (back); F. Duncan, W. M. Tracy (-backs); J. A. H. Craufurd, E. J. Gunner, H. Adams (-backs); F. W. Hodgson (Capt.), H. M. Elder, F. Hardy, E. Heaton, W. M. Tatham, C. S. Bengough, G. R. Askwith, H. M. Crookeuden, G. H. Evans, H. G. C. Hardwick, J. G. Henniker, H. Wright (forwards).

HOUSE MATCH.

HORNER'S (CROSS ARROWS) V. BAKER'S
(FLEUR-DE-LYS).

The match between these houses was begun and finished on October 21st, and ended in a victory for Horner's by four goals and one touch-down to nil. Horner's having won the toss, kicked off from Lyne's end, and, on the ball being returned by Baker's back, a squash was formed in the middle of of the ground. Mahon then got hold of the ball and

passed it to Duncan, who ran in, and secured a try between the posts, which was converted into a goal by Richards. Baker's, put on their mettle by this unexpected disaster, then played up with redoubled vigour, and carried the ball into Horner's half of the ground, mainly by good runs by Hawkins and Pulling. Horner's however, by superior weight slowly forced the ball back in spite of the efforts of Heaton and Stokes in the squash. Glennie then made a good run and had a left foot drop at goal, which was however ineffectual. A few minutes later he repeated the performance, but with the same result; Mahon and Maclean made some good runs about this time, but failed to pass Hodgson, whose collaring was good. Glennie then by a good run along the top gained a try which Richards again converted into a goal. Shortly after change Duncan got the ball and got another try, which for some reason Richards failed to place, though he made a very good try. Mahon then made a run along the bottom but was well collared by Hawkins, whose collaring throughout the match was very good. Shortly afterwards Thring passed the ball to Duncan, who ran in and from this Richards kicked a goal. Nothing further happened, till Duncan, having the ball passed ran past their behinds, and, being well backed up. by Evans passed it to him, who ran in and secured a try. This is an instance of what a forward may do by following up. The try was converted into a goal by Richards, whose kicking has been most creditable throughout the term. For the losing side Hodgson and Hawkins played far the best behind, backed up by Pulling and Hill, while in the squash Heaton, Stokes, Dyson, and Davies did their best to avert defeat. For the winners, besides those mentioned, Crookenden and Evans shone conspicuous in the squash, while Richards, Robertson, and Druitt (pro Tanqueray) all did their share of work, besides Adams whose collaring was occasionally brilliant.

UPCOTT'S v. PRESHUTE.

1ST DAY.-On Big Game.-Craufurd won the toss for Upcott's and chose to play from the Town end. Tracy kicked off for Preshute, and after a few drops. by the backs on both sides the ball was returned to Upcott's quarters, where Preshute kept it for about a quarter of an hour. Upcott's now, however, played up well, and carried the ball right across the ground, and soon after Alston gained a touchdown for Upcott's near the bottom: the place was unsuccessfully tried by Alston. Upcott's again penned Preshute, and Craufurd succeeded in gaining a try for Upcott's about half way down: Alston again failed to kick a goal. Change was now called and Preshute were again penned, but gradually drove Upcott's back, when Adams made a good run along the bottom aud got behind goal, but the touchdown was disallowed on account of his not having bounded it straight from touch line. Shortly after Gunner ran in but the ball was taken from him, and another touchdown which he had dribbled in was disallowed. Gunner was not however to be baffled, and soon after rau in right behind Preshute goal; the try was successfully kicked by Alston. Preshute now played

up very hard, but Upcott's kept their ground and finally, just before time, Craufurd ran in near goal; but Alston was unsuccessful in his place kick. 2ND DAY.-On Big Game.-Adams kicked off for Upcott's from Lyne's End, and after some good squashes in the middle Tracy made a brilliant run along the top, but was collared by Craufurd before getting behind. Upcott's forwards now carried the ball before them, playing up well, and a try by Adams was the result; the touchdown was however disallowed as the ball rolled. After change the ball was kept near the middle at the top for some time; Upcott's however gradually forced Preshute back, and after some good play by the forwards of both sides Craufurd succeeded in getting a touchdown between the posts; which was converted into a goal by Alston. Preshute were now stirred up and played well together, gradually driving Upcott's before them and Upcott's goal was threatened by a dexterous run of Tracy's along the top; he was however well collared by Alston; after some hard squashes near Upcott's line Hardwick ran in behind Upcott's goal; Womersley failed in kicking a goal. Gunner dropped out for Upcott's and their forwards headed by Raverhill, Dawson and Foord played up so hard that Preshute were driven back, and Gunner ran in near the goal on the top side; Alston again was successful in his kick. Tracy kicking off for Preshute, Craufurd returned the ball and after some good squashes in the middle of the ground, time was called.

3RD DAY.-On the Common.-Tracy kicked off for Preshute, and their forwards charging up well, the ball was kept near Upcott's goal for a short time; but before long Upcott's, playing up well together, gradually gained ground and Adams getting the ball made a good run and succeeding in getting behind the line but also in going beyond the touch line. Soon after Gunner ran in, but the ball was taken from him. Preshute now again made a brilliant rush and penned Upcott's; and Tracy getting the ball nearly succeeded in gaining a touchdown but was collared by Craufurd near the line. However Upcott's again got the best of the game, and after some squashes near Preshute goal, Gunner ran in but was taken out again by Hardwick. The squash was again near Preshute quarters and Adams obtained a touch-down in the squash, which Alston converted into a goal by an excellent kick against the wind. Upcott's thus won by four goals and three touch-downs to one touch-down.

For Presbute, Elder, Bengough and Tatham pro. Turner, (first and second days) did most of the work forward, while behind, Tracy did his best to avert defeat, well backed up by Hardwick and Womersley. For the winners, Kavenhill, Pinder and Dawson, were of good service forward, and behind, besides those already mentioned, Taylor played well.

HOUSE-GROUND MATCH.-FIRST TIES.
BAKER'S v. WAY'S.

FIRST DAY.-This match was begun on Oct 15th, on the Hundred. Baker's chose Lyne's end and

Nott 2us kicked off for Way's. During the first part of the game Way's proved themselves the stronger, and Nott 2us at last ran round and obtained a touchdown straight behind which he converted into a gaol. French and Twigg soon followed with a touchdown each low down, which were not kicked. Baker's now were determined to make a great effort and were rewarded by a touchdown to Pulling's credit. The place failed, but the ball rebounding off the post was kept in Way's quarters and White soon obtained another touchdown. This was agaiu missed and no. game was immediately called.

SECOND DAY.-This time the game was resumed on the LXXX., and proved much more equal, nothing happening till after change. White then secured a touchdown for Baker's, from which Tanner lus kicked a very good goal. The game still continued very even, the squash going up and down the ground, Baker's if anything having the advantage, till at last Nott 2us secured the ball and running right round Baker's landed it behind the goal posts, and from this touchdown kicked a goal. Nothing more however happened till time was called.

THIRD DAY.-The game on this day was soon brought to a conclusion in favour of Way's. Page after a very good run gained a touchdown right behind, which Nott 2us converted into a goal, and just before half-time Page put an end to the game by dropping a capital goal. Thus Way's were victorious by 4 goals and 2 touchdowns to 1 goal and 2 touchdowns. For Baker's, Pulling on the first day, Hunt on the second, and Tanner 2us and Davies thoughout, were most noticeable. For Way's Nott 2us and French throughout the game, and Page on the last day, played well.

LITTLEFIELD V. COTION HOUSE.

This match resulted in a victory for Littlefield by one touchdown. FIRST DAY. During the first half-hour the game was pretty equally contested; but Agnew made a brilliant run and succeeded in getting a touchdown, which he converted into a goal. After this Thompson's played up very hard and in the second half-hour touch-downs were obtained by Keeling () and Wright (), one of which was kicked by Cunliffe 2us.

SECOND DAY.-On the Common. For the first half-hour Gilmore's penned their opponents and Brown lus after a short but good run succeeded in getting a touchdown which was not kicked, but before long he got in again and this time the place was kicked. After change Thompson's by the good play of the forwards, especially Cunliffe 2us and Carey, kept the ball near Gilmore's goal, and by some clever dribbling Carey got the ball in touch, and a goal was kicked. Wright and Selby-Bigge now worked very hard and two more touch-downs were obtained by them, one only being kicked.

THIRD DAY.-On the LXXX. Gilmore's were rather taken through in the squash, but Fountain by clever dribbling obtained a try, which was kicked by Carey 2. After that Soden got a touchdown for Cotton House, which was splendidly tried by Cunliffe 2us, the ball hitting the bar. Besides those

already mentioned Cunliffe 1us and Thompson 3us (4) on the first day, and Scovell, Haughton and FergusonDavie lus played well throughout the match; while for Gilmore's, Fountain, Brown 1us, Brown 2us, and Agnew (on the first day) together with Templer and Carey 2us played well.

PRESHUTE v. HORNER'S.

This match was played on the C. Horner's won the toss and chose Lyne's end. First of all Horner's were penned, but Maclean by a good run soon obtained a touch-down for them; this was well placed by Thring. After this Preshute seemed to play up, and 4touch-downs were obtained by Mounsey, after a good run, Leaf 1us and 2us, and Cunningham. Of these four touch-downs one was placed successfully by Mounsey.

SECOND DAY.-This was continued on the LXXX. Soon after kick off, Kingsbury ran in and obtained a touch-down low down: this was tried by Mounsey: soon after he again ran in, but the try was disallowed. Horner's were reinforced by Cross and Adams, though they had lost Maclean. Preshute through promotion had lost Vickers and Leaf 2us.

THIRD DAY.-This was continued again on the C; Adams by a good run soon obtained a touchdown, but the place failed. After this Freshute took the ball back and Leaf 1us secured a touch-down, which was very well kicked by Mounsey. After this Leaf 1us touched the ball down when taken in by the squash. The place was well tried by Mounsey. After change Kingsbury dropped a splendid goal, which won the match for Preshute, after 35 minutes play, by four goals and one tonch-down to one goal and one touch-down. For the winuers in the squash James, Cooke, and Colley played well, and besides those mentioned Marley played very well behind ; while for Horner's Cross, Glyn, and Alston, in the squash, and Adams, Thring, and Annesley did their best to avert defeat behind.

The Rifle Corps.

THE drills as yet this term have on the whole been very successful, with the exception of the first, which happened to be on the day before House Matches began; the superior attractions of Football then appeared too great for us and we had to dismiss ign miniously without a drill. With this exception the attendance has been satisfactory. On Oct. 17th we were inspected by Capt. and Adj. Lowndes, when the recruits made their first appearance, and rivalled the veterans in drill. Though the Adjutant could not compliment the corps on that point, yet as it was the first inspection of the term, we could hardly expect much praise.

THE PICTURES IN CHAPEL FROM AN ARTISTIC POINT OF VIEW.

MUCH has been said and written about the pictures in our chapel, and the present paper does not aim at being more than a resumé of hitherto uuconnected criticisms. These may be conveniently divided into two classes, the realistic and the artistic. The realists have very little praise for them but are not most of their objections based on a mistaken idea of what a picture ought to be? The fact is, historical and topographical accuracy may be expected in photographs, and ought to be found in guide-books and illustrated newspapers, but would be actually out of place in works of art, which are nothing but poems in form and colour, and should appeal to the feelings, not to the mind only--certainly not to the practical mind. Thus the aim of a picture should be first to attract, then to suggest new lessons or deeper sympathy with the subject which they represent.

The only fair criticisms are those which are based on this definition. Let us notice first the defects which have been brought to light. Complaint has been made of the great size of the figures in proportion to the canvas: this is especially noticeable, and

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constitutes a great blemish, in the "Departure from Sodom," which always gives me an uncomfortable feeling like what you experience when jammed in a low old-fashioned railway carriage with a crowd of people, with no room for your legs and with your head touching the roof. The central group should have "elbow-room;" they ought not to reach to the very edge of the canvas on each side. In the particular picture in question there was no need that we should see the whole of each figure, especially as they have not each a separate historical interest: if the group had been more compressed by one figure being placed partly behind another, the canvas would not have been so uncomfortably crowded, the interest would have been more concentrated, and moreover room would have been left for a sympathetic employment of background effect.

And this brings me to another point, and that is what I should call the shallowness of some of the pictures: one cannot see further in them than a score or so of yards. Thus, besides the uncomfortable sense of confinement, an opportunity is lost of heightening the pathos or the interest by suggestive touches in the surrounding subordinate parts. Take, for example, "Hagar in the Desert: " would not a more vivid idea of her desolation be conveyed by the

removal of one of the mounds so as to give a view of the dreary expanse of the desert? Again, take the picture of the "Three Children: " looking at it a Sunday or two ago while the first lesson was being read, one could not help being struck with the inadequacy of the conception; it would almost seem as if the artist had never read the account in the Bible, but only in one of those sapless chronicles which pass current for "Scripture Histories,"-so entirely has he neglected to bring out even the more obvious points in a most graphic narrative. We read of a burning fiery furnace seven times hotter than its wont; we see the tips of some dull red flames, which would be but cold comfort in a class-room grate. The wall of the furnace too is a cold grey, and looks as if a fire had never been lighted in it: it ought to be smutched with soot and at least above the angel's robe-to reflect the glow of the furnace; and it is not as if anything were gained by this departure from strict truth: the gain by the contrast of the fierce heat all round and the coolness under the angel's shadow would have been very great; and if we could have had a distant glimpse of the image and its time-serving worshippers, that would have added still more to the force of the conception. the Garden of Gethsemane there is some distance, and it is a relief not to feel so blocked in when looking at it; but it is rather meaningless: it does not look like a garden, but that is less important: he has thrown away a chance of enriching the subject in the same suggestive way as good metaphors enrich a piece of poetry. As it is, the powerfully conceived central figure, contrasted with the three sleepers, gives a vivid impression of the loneliness of that Agony; but what a suggestive train of thought would have been struck by the introduction in the distance of the towers of Jerusalem and the hill of Calvary! I do not know whether they can be seen from the garden, but it does not matter whether they can or not. I will take but one more illustration: in the "Departure from Sodom," we have some little back-ground, but there is nothing of horror either in the calm blue sky or in the faces of the fugitives; it requires an effort to recognize the avenging fire in the neat diaper of little red flames which fills the upper part of the picture.

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On the other hand his drawing of single figures is in some cases excellent: I have mentioned his Christ

in the Garden of Gethsemane: the Virgin also, in the Annunciation, is given with a good deal of feeling in the Sacrifice of Isaac the figure of Abraham is fine, but in place of the reluctance which would be natural, it has rather a vindictive look. In the same picture (if I may digress a little) the flowers in the foreground jar upon me, as though the artist had trifled with a moment of such deep human interest. One would not have seen them if one had been actually present at the time.

Again, when we do get a fair extent of background, it is often good: for instance, that in the last mentioned picture is very effective, and well in keeping with the weird scene in the foreground. In the Annunciation also the dark row of tall cypresses is deliciously solemn and quiet, and easily recalls the tone of the words "Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it unto me even as thou hast said.” In fact this is to my taste decidedly the most pleasing picture of the series; and the Garden of Gethsemane, notwithstanding some defects, I should rank next.

On the whole, then, they perhaps have not enough of fire, or dignity, or grace to be classed with very high poetry; they remind me rather of the medieval rhyming Latin, or of the average church hymn, compositions which engage our attention rather by the subject than by its treatment. Still we must not forget the difficulties inseparable from such an undertaking: the canvas is of one uniform shape, which is not suited to some of the subjects, so that the artist was obliged to represent descending angels in a somewhat awkward horizontal position-unless indeed he had been contented to shew the legs only, which would have been thoroughly in the medieval style there is a grotesque little slab of bas relief in Gloucester Cathedral (I think) where that plan is adopted. Then the size is the same for all, whatever the number of figures to be shewn to have reduced the scale in one or two cases only, where the canvas is full, would not have produced a pleasing effect, where each picture is only part of a series; on the other hand, if he had adopted a smaller scale throughout, those which contain only two or three figures would have looked empty: thus that some should be overcrowded (if I am right in supposing that they are overcrowded) was unavoidable.

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Then again they were not painted as independent pictures, but as only a part of the decoration of a