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unnatural tone, which reminds me of persons other than the speakers themselves; or I fancy a woman is addressing, but I turn and behold a Carthusian male! or I am struck by gesticulations evidently foreign to the present holder, but still suggesting a successful imitation of somebody else. Imagine this in the high or the low. I must say that I often blush for my friend, but invariably laugh as well. It is still more alarming if ever I invite them to a meal in my rooms they at once begin a string of the most comical tales, in which some absurd person or other, imaginary I suppose, is the centre figure, and the whole of my table is at once demoralized to my utter chagrin and disappointment. But at last I hoped for a change. Some new arrivals from new C. H. would surely found other social peculiarities. I determined more hopefully to give a breakfast; still I hesitated; as the time drew near I positively trembled. began the breakfast with serious conversation-about cricket, football, &c., with an occasional sly look at each of my friends to see if it was coming; it was coming, and I gave myself up. Some innocent remark I had made recalled something, heaven knows what, and the result was what it always is. Now, Sir, as in common with most men I think one tale enough for any man, it is really annoying to be asked by the Dean (in a tone which would evidently be surprised by an answer in the negative) whether I had not rather noisy friends to breakfast or luncheon or dinner? Yes, sir, dinner; for a dozen grave dons and a venerable picture of a founder a few yards off only added greater stimulants to a Carthusian's merriment. The result of all this to your quiet correspondent is-1. Whenever I see a Carthusian coming in the street I invariably turn down into the Union. 2. I give orders to my scout not to admit more than two at a time. 3. And this I haven't yet tried-I mean only to ask them to winesfour lean Carthusians and four of the fattest biggest men I can find with good loud voices, whom I mean to arrange in this order: first a thin Carthusian, then a fat man, and so on to myself at the end. 4. If this fail, I shall invite dons.

Since I have left C. H. some time, I should be much obliged if you would enquire

a. Whether there is anything in the constitution or traditions of Charterhouse which can explain this phenomenon?

b. Is the phenomenon also apparent in the school itself, or has change of air eradicated the disease?

c. And most important: Is there or has there ever been at C. H. a person called "Cachinnus Major" ?—I remain, yours, CONFUSUS ET EXSPECTANS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE CARTHUSIAN.

DEAR SIR,-Permit me through the medium of THE CARTHUSIAN to make a suggestion, which I hope may not be thought unworthy of some consideration, namely, that all members of the Under School shall be expected to wear turn-down collars; they are, in my opinion, infinitely more becoming than any others I have seen; some of the Under School wear them at the present time, but the reason why they are not more generally worn is, I believe, because there is a sort of feeling that they have a childish appearance, which is by no means the case. Hoping that some of the Under School will, in your next number, put forward any objections they may have on this subject, I remain, yours very truly, SIMPLEX MUNDITIIS.

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originals? and on what authority are they said to be portraits of Thomas Sutton? There is a great deal of doubt as to the authenticity of many of the portraits of that date. About thirty years ago a good and expressive portrait in a very curiously painted frame was offered for sale to the governors as a portrait of the Founder. But the governors, with more knowledge of history and art than the picture dealer, discovered the portrait to be that of John Olden Barnevelt. It was then bought by Bishop Blomfield, in possession of whose family it still remains. May I also ask if the same intelligent master has, for the same good purpose, the remainder of kind old H. W. Burgess's (wonderfully out of drawing) lithograph of the School "Block"? I turned over my copy a few days ago, among other prints, with a great deal of interest and amusement. copy Burgess had borrowed, for the inscription of the plate, the book plate of Gownboy Library, and with unconscious satire the print appeared with the plate "In usum Togatorum." I trust many other Carthusians, besides Gownboys, have since often had knowledge and advantage of the Block, and I should think would hold a print of it, in after life, in the same amused respect in which I hold mine. Out of the many good sermons I heard in chapel, I remember none more clearly than that which the present Dean of Peterborough ended (as with a triumphant climax which left nothing else to be desired) "and stripes for the backs of fools." I am, Sir, grateful for the love of art which has cheered the leisure of a working life, and which love I first learned at Charterhouse,-Yours truly, AN AMATEUR.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE CARTHUSIAN.

SIR,-Allow me to make a suggestion through THE CARTHUSIAN, viz., that a Carpenter's Class should be started.

There must surely be a great many who would find this a useful and interesting means of passing time, which, unless they play football regularly, perhaps hangs a little heavy. The difficulty at first would, of course, be the starting the requisite stock of tools, but a moderate subscription throughout the school would go far to cover this expense. These procured, a competent carpenter would have to be engaged, whose salary might be paid by a fixed fee, per quarter, from those who formed the class. The cost of wood and materials for work, which when procured in large quantities is not heavy, would of course fall on those who used them. Regulations might then be drawn up to provide against any misuse of tools, &c. This institution has answered most admirably at one or two schools, and forms a regular amusement, especially during the winter months. The hours for the classes might be so arranged as not to draw any away from football or cricket. A class like this teaches many to be neat-fingered and handy, and would, I feel sure, if once started find plenty of support. Hoping that it will not be long before some such employment is provided for those who have no definite occupation out of school, I remain, &c., Charterhouse. ARTIFEX.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE CARTHUSIAN.

DEAR MR. EDITOR,-It is with the greatest pleasure that I now see "Green" covered for four days out of the week, from 12.30 to 1 p.m., with an immense number of football players. This is the result of compulsory football, which doubtless is productive of great good; but surely some more systematic plan might be introduced by which real football might be played, instead of the time being wasted in "squashes," which, through the largeness of the numbers, are inevitable. Could not another piece of ground be marked out, so as to enable two games to be played at once instead of one, which would do away with a great deal of the disadvantage arising from the largeness of the numbers? Then, there might be some difficulty as to who should play on the different grounds; but this might be obviated by a game between certain forms on each ground, the game to be put up on the notice board before 2nd School. Thus, for instance, while the Fourth and Shell were playing against one another on the one ground, on the other the third might be playing the second and first, and the games might be so varied as to make them as interesting as possible to the players, which would do away with a great deal of any dislike which may at present exist to compulsory football. Hoping this plan may not seem totally impracticable to football authorities,-I remain, &c., TOGATUS.

SCHOOL WANTS.

THE reader of THE CARTHUSIAN must observe the frequent recurrence in our columns of letters, the purport of which is to ask for some new amusements, or some addition to the accessories of the School. It must not be supposed that we are in any way discontented-in fact, to all appearances, discontent is unknown here-nor, for the matter of that, was it an inhabitant of Old Charterhouse. New arrivals at a new place, we naturally look around us to see what is wanted, and having satisfied ourselves on some point, and again, being further fortified by knowing it will harmonise with the wishes of others, we hasten to draw the attention of the readers of THE CARTHUSIAN. All these additions, however, cost money (nor did we ever know an improvement that did not); while it must be remembered that the funds are now especially needed for the completion of more important School requirements. None the less welcome are these suggestions, which, although impracticable at the present time, keep the attention alive to what is wanted.

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In our first number, a swimming bath was proposed, and very reasonably; but with all the other things on hand, impossible to be carried out. well might any one doubt the capabilities of the contractors, when they see the little band of bricklayers who, like Balbus in the Exercise Book, go through the complete conjugation of ædificare with an especial attention to the past tenses, but with a somewhat defective accuracy in the present,-running up and down the scaffolding in order to appear more numerous than they really are. Improvements and additions. will come in time, and the more suggestions we have the wider range shall we have to select from. another part of this number we publish a letter by an Old Carthusian, to whose eye the various additional amusements in the School appear detrimental to the sovereign game of cricket. It is quite true that we may put our hands to many things and succeed in none; yet consider, that what is suited to the abilities of one denies the same advantages to another. Most people can, by perseverance, succeed in some line, yet, in the case of some, the difficulties on one side drive them to seek other means of recreation, which offers sufficient pleasure to balance the labour it brings. Hence the avidity for new amusements. We have

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proposals, too, for a gymnasium and a fives' court. All these are needed; nor could the perfection of the School, which is the aim of the authorities, be attained. if it remained incomplete in these several respects. We have yet plenty to go on with, and these very wants offer points to which we may look forward; prospects on the accomplishment of which we may congratulate ourselves. Succeeding generations of Carthusians are entitled to watch, as we, the progress of the Carthusian edifice-(a prospect of which neither contractor nor builder will deprive them), and we may not with selfish haste urge on, too suddenly, what is already on the road. Since our emigration from London, we have our Rifle Corps, Band, Boat Club, and our Paper. The first is only in its growth, but still in full vigour; the second has been touched upon before, and needs no trumpet of ours; the third is now suffering an eclipse during the winter months, but not from want of funds or members; the last, we, with all proper editorial humility, leave in our readers' hands. We considered that some explanation was necessary of the many requests contained in our correspondence; and we cannot conclude without remarking on the readiness with which all called upon have subscribed, and the general liberality of the authorities, in making our new home as complete as possible, and our changed routine of life enjoyable.

THEATRICALS.

Charterhouse has had its play this year, and Christmas will come and go without the noise of the stagecarpenters' hammers, and the rather melancholy sight of those long pieces of ragged-looking boards covered with painted canvas, with a wood on one side, and a drawing-room on the other, but which, somehow or other, look wonderfully different under the influence of gas. No doubt it was thought, and rightly thought, that it was far more preferable to change the time than the place; the place where it must find its old audience as sympathetic and indulgent as ever, and where the inspiration of past success would have a more powerful effect upon those to whom the honour was now entrusted. We congratulate Carthusians generally on the wisdom and insight thus displayed, but still more for choosing that the last gathering at Old Charterhouse should be one composed of men and women

Thursday, November 14th, Old v. Present Carthusians. This match, after a very pleasant and even game, resulted in a draw, each side obtaining two goals. As is usual on such occasions the ordinary number of eleven a side was abandoned in favour of fourteen. The Present, having won the toss, kicked off from the lower end at a quarter to three. For a time the Old Carthusians were considerably pressed, and their goal in some danger, but they soon settled down to their work, and forced the ball towards their opponents' goal, which, after several unsuccessful attempts, was at last penetrated by Paget. A capital shot by Gipps nearly counteracted this success; but, in spite of good backing up, the Present could not for a time offer any effectual resistance to the determined attacks of the Old Carthusians, who, shortly after, by means of a clever kick by Ravenshaw, followed up their former success with a second goal. Nothing daunted by such reverses, the Present redoubled their efforts, and were at length rewarded with a goal, kicked by Gandell. After this the game was slightly in favour of the Present, although their goal was more than once nearly forced to succumb to the rushes of Inglis and Ravenshaw. Neither side could claim any further advantage until, at the end of the game, a goal obtained for the Present by Gipps reduced the game to a draw. For the Old Carthusians, Inglis, Ravenshaw and Clarke were most useful; while for the Present, Gipps, Verelst and E. Williams did most work.

Old Carthusians.-Rev. J. T. Hodgson (Capt.), Rev. O. S. Walford, Rev. A. Scott, A. F. Clarke, J. F. Inglis, E. V. Ravenshaw, G. C. Carter, J. B. Ottley, F. G. Paulson, A. R. C. Connell, H. H. Cameron, H. Muir Mackenzie, C. G. Paget, A. F. Russell.

Present.-T. P. Gandell (Capt.), E. H. Parry, W. C. Williams, W. W. Drew, G. E. Staveley, A. H. Gipps, H. W. Davies, W. Fmpson, F. H. Firth, H. G. Jeaffreson, C. Verelst, E. Williams, J. C. Hanson, H. Merriman.

Saturday, November 9th-Gownboys v. Verites.This, the first of the House matches, was productive of no small interest and excitement. Play began at a quarter to three, and was continued till a quarter past four. The Gownboys at once assumed the offensive, and by repeated rushes kept the ball well down at the Verite end. A good shot by Gipps (at the beginning of the game) and a general scrimmage

outside the posts very nearly effected the downfall of the Verite goal. Presently the latter, headed by C. Verelst and E. Williams, began to hold their own, so much so that on one or two occasions the Gownboy goal was in considerable danger. Gradually, however, the weight of the latter carried all before them, and a neat kick by Parry scored them their first goal. Towards the end of the game the Verite goal was twice more penetrated by Parry and Empson, respectively. For Gownboys, Parry, Gandell and Gipps played well; while the Verites were ably headed by W. C. Williams, E. Williams, C. Verelst and Park. Sides:

Gownboys.-T. P. Gandell (Capt.), E. H. Parry, W. W. Drew, A. H. Gipps, W. Empson, F. H. Firth, C. W. Parish, C. E. Reeve, E. Short, F. Synge, J. S. Minter.

Verites.-W. C. Williams (Capt.), C. Verelst, E. Williams, L. C. Park, H. Foster, A. S. Neal, E. W. Hansell, H. Verelst, A. H. Tod, A. Orford, T. J. Atherton.

Saturday, Nov. 16th, witnessed the second House match, Saunderites v. Verites. The former won the toss and chose the upper end, play beginning at a quarter to three. During the first part of the game the Saunderites, by backing up hard, slightly pressed the Verites, whose goal was on one occasion put in no small peril by a shot by Merriman. Presently, however, the Verites retaliated on their opponents, and would, but for the excellent kicking of Corrie, have probably secured their goal. Neither side could obtain any appreciable superiority after this; in fact, so even was the game, that, though both sides made every effort in their power, this match, after one of the closest contests of the quarter, ended in a draw, no goal having been scored by either side. For Verites, W. C. Williams, C. Verelst and E. Williams worked hard and continuously; while for Saunderites, Staveley, Jeaffreson and Corrie deserve especial notice.

Saturday, Nov. 23rd. As it had been agreed that no ties should be allowed in the House matches, Saunderites and Verites again met to try conclusions. Verites won the toss, and took the upper end, obtaining by this means a no mean ally in a strong wind, The which blew down the whole length of the ground. Saunderites, whose form seemed to be somewhat improved, at once set to work, and, in spite of the violence of the wind, kept the ball well up at the Verite end. The Verites generally, and more especially the backs, defended their goal manfully, and it was not till three quarters of an hour had elapsed that Hanson neatly middled the ball to Jeaffreson, who kicked it just under the rope of the Verite posts, thus scoring the first goal for Saunderites. With a change of ends, the Saunderites in their turn had the help of the wind. Making full use of such an advantage, they pressed the Verites still more, who, however, were not without their share of temporary successes, as they more than once drove the ball well away from their own end to that of their opponents. Still the wind and the backing up of the Saunderites were not to be denied, as, some quarter of an hour after the first goal, Hanson and Abdy, between them, managed to score a second for Saunderites. Notwithstanding most praiseworthy efforts, the Verites could obtain no advantage to counteract those of the other side, and thus, after an

extremely pleasant game, the match resulted in a victory for Saunderites by two goals to none. For the successful house, Staveley, Jeaffreson and Corrie displayed untiring energy throughout; while for Verites, Williams, Verelst and Park did all they could to effect a different result.

Verite Eleven.-With one exception, same as before. Saunderites.-H. W. Davies, G. S. Staveley, H. G. Jeaffreson, J. C. Hanson, N. J. Abdy, H. Merriman, E. G. Blomfield, A. W. Corrie, E. Deakin, L. H. Burrows, J. T. King.

The Wanderers, who were to have come down on the 20th, owing to obstacles in the way of getting up an eleven, did not turn up.

In the account of Civil Service v. Charterhouse, in the November No., it should have been four goals to none, instead of four goals to one.

THE RIFLE CORPS.

After two preliminary practices at the Butts, classfiring began on Friday, November 8th, when the first squad fired ten rounds each, five at the 100 yards and five at the 150 yards ranges. On the following Tuesday, the second squad were before the butts, and fired the same number of rounds at the same ranges as the first division had done. The succeeding Friday and Tuesday afternoons, the two divisions completed their twenty rounds at the 200 yards and 250 yards ranges. Those who have passed out of the third class-that is, those who have scored 36 points in the twenty rounds-will shoot in the second class, and if they succeed in making 30 points at these ranges, will proceed to those of the first class, while those who failed to make the necessary points will begin again, and shoot through the third class.

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TARGET PRACTICE.

upwards. The command of these is entrusted to the six highest in the School, who are responsible for the order in the several companies, and give the various words of command, as the instructor may require. THE BAND.

The Band have been giving their attention to practising playing on the march, and, headed by the sergeant, have several times, with fair success, performed pieces while marching across Green. November 14th (Old Carthusian Football Match), they took up their station in Founder's Court, immediately after the conclusion of the game, and there performed a selection of music, in the presence of the School and the Old Carthusians, in whose honour the performance was given.

THE LIBRARY.

For the first time at New Charterhouse a Shakespeare Reading was held in the Library. The play selected was "Romeo and Juliet," and the parts were divided among some of the Masters and Upper School. Several ladies, by their presence, assisted at the reading. The Library is now open for use, and it is expected that the work of making a catalogue will begin in a few days. At a library meeting, Saturday, November 16th, among the books voted into the Library were Thackeray's complete works, Tennyson's last poem, and several others. Another Shakespeare Reading was fixed for Saturday, November 30, and " King Lear" chosen as the play to be read. FOUNDER'S DAY.

We are requested to state that any Carthusian above the age of nineteen can attend the dinner on Founder's Day at Old Charterhouse. There will be no Oration.

The Silver Medal for Greek Iambics has been awarded to E. H. Parry.

We neglected to mention that A. R. C. Connell has obtained the Junior Exhibition at Trinity College, Oxford.

Sir George Ferguson Bowen, who entered Charterhouse in 1830, and was orator in 1840, has been transferred from the Governorship of New Zealand to that of Victoria.

November 22nd.

FROM OUR OXFORD CORRESPONDENT. Highly favoured has been this city of the spires during the past month, for while rain has been deluging the earth elsewhere, we, generally the most moist in a moist country, may plume ourselves on being comparatively high and dry. At any rate, the good citizens who are usually at this time quaking in their shoes lest Isis, already risen beyond his ordinary limits, should still further emulate his brother Nile, and flood the territory he was intended only to water, are this year reposing in peace. And hence it happens that when duty to THE CARTHUSIAN calls upon us to go our usual rounds, we are not under the necessity of doffing our shoes, and wading across a watery waste.

Having then gained the river in safety, we find that it has not been in vain that stalwart crews have been daily putting forth from the various barges for the last few weeks. While Carthusians, past and present, were disporting themselves at football-to wit, on the 14th inst.-the University fours were being rowed. Only five boats came to the