ing in the cold, doing nothing. Now I do not want house twenties, for one house does not contain a sufficient number of good players to admit of twenty a side making a good game. What then I would propose is this, that each house should have its ten and its twenty,-or as we have never heard of a football ten, say its eleven and twenty-two-and that this thirty or thirty-three should represent the house. Why I have proposed a division into a ten or twenty is this,—that the getting into their house ten might be something for fellows to play up for, for it would be little distinction getting into the house thirty. Of course the remaining halves of the two houses that happened to be playing would have their match going on at the same time on the lower ground. Hoping that these suggestions may be approved of, either as they stand, or with improvements, SIR,-I hope it will not be too soon to suggest some alteration in the distribution of beer and biscuits after football. At present those who are unfortunate enough to have names beginning with one of the earlier letters of the Alphabet are pushed about terribly and are liable to have all their beer spilt before they reach a place of safety, while those at the end can eat and drink in peace. In default of some entirely different arrangement, might not the letters be better arranged? say A. to F., G. to L., M. to Z. Hoping this may be deemed worthy of insertion, I am, yours truly, School News. G. to R. NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. AUGUST 24.-This being the first meeting in the new Museum, a vote of thanks was passed to the Council for their kindness in fitting up the room for the Society's purposes. The President exhibited two boxes of moths, presented by A. Marshal and A. C. Hilton to the Society's collections. A. C. Almack exhibited a living specimen of Acrida viridissima, a large species of grass-hopper. G. K. Mills exhibited some larvæ of Puss Moth, &c., and W. E. Bolland a fossilized nest and eggs. W. R. Carles was elected a member of the Committee and Secretary. SEPTEMBER 7.-There was a very good attendance. The President announced that no less than seven new plants had been discovered by the Botanical Section this half. The principal exhibitions were a stuffed Night-jar, by A. Almack, some Turrilites, &c., found by the Geological Section at Brignall, by C. A. Harrison, and some Diamond Beetles by T. E. Maclean. The paper was A. C. Almack's, on "The Song of Birds." THE RIFLE CORPS. Two Prizes-the one given by the Officers, the other by the Non-commissioned Officers of the Corps, will be shot for during the course of next week. The following are the conditions of shooting for each: : No. 1.-Officers' Prize.-Open to all Members of the Corps who have never shot in any match, or competition. Distances-200, 500, and 600 yards; five shots at each range. No. 2.-Non-commissioned Officers' Prize.-Open to all Recruits who have fired at least forty rounds at practise. Distances-150, 200, and 400 yards. Five shots at each range. All members wishing to shoot for either of the above prizes must give in their names to me before the end of the week. THERE is one institution in this School that has never received as much support as it deserves, and that is the Debating Society. It is true that membership in it has been hitherto confined to the Sixth Form, but it has always been possible for members of the School to be present at the debates, and to speak as visitors if they have wished it. There was a time when no visitor ever spoke, but latterly some bolder spirits have been found to break the ice, and set a good example to others, but these have always laboured under the disadvantage of having to speak at the end, when the subject has been pretty well exhausted. To encourage such as these, and t› induce others who have hitherto hung back to learn how to express their thoughts, and-what is even more important—to have thoughts to express, the Sixth Form have unanimously determined to break down the exclusiveness that has hitherto existed, and to admit a certain number of the Fifth (limited at present to 6) to be bona fide members of the Debating Societies, having the same privileges (namely, the right to vote and to speak whenever they please, to be eligible to the Debating Committee, and to bring a visitor to each. debate) and the same duties (namely, to attend at the debates, and to speak once at least during his first half in the Society) that members of the VI Form have. The members to be elected from the Fifth Leach and Mills only reaching double figures, until, on the fall of the ninth wicket, Henderson joined Money, who was well in and these two made a stand until the stumps were drawn. On the following day, play was resumed under unfavourable circumstances as regards the weather. Money continued to make runs fast, until his partner was caught and bowled by Campbell, Money carrying out his bat for an exceedingly wellobtained 33. Mr. Ward's Eleven then took the wickets, but runs came slow, until Crowdy and Bagallay again made a stand, but not for so long a period as in the first innings. Messrs. Meek, Bell, and Campbell also played well, and the innings closed for 115, leaving their opponents 182 to get, of which they only succeeded in obtaining 109, in spite of the spirited innings of Head, who was also well supported by Bourdillon, Bird, and Wyld, who seems to be recovering his old form of last half. For the foreign Eleven, Stanfield was as destructive to the M.C.C.C. as ever, and Campbell was also well on the spot. For the M.C.C.C., Moeran's plucky and successful bowling in the second innings, against the wind, must not be left unnoticed. The fielding of the Marlborough Eleven was not up to the mark, although Head and Hillyard were "all there." Thus ended in favour of the Visitors, a match always looked forward to by the M.C.C.C. as one of the pleasantest of the season, and may the day be far distant when Marlborough shall look on the well-known forms of Mr. Ward and Mr. Stanfield and their brothers-in-arms among the things of the past. MR. WARD'S ELEVEN. First Innings Second Innings. R. Hall, c. Henderson, b. Moeran... 12 b. Bird T. W. Baggallay, b. Bird.. Capt. G. Campbell, run out... 1 14 b. Moeran 3 36 b. Moeran 20 ...... 33 b. Bird 18 .... c. Mills, b. Bour Rev. H. Bell, c. Moeran, b. Hender We must not pass over the able speech of Mr. Moule against the motion, and the excellent speech of Bernays in support of it. The motion was lost by 18 to 11. The present Debating Committee consists of C. J. Connell (President) E. L. Bernays W. J. Greenwell H. P. Henderson W. W. Fowler. Cricket. MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE v. WARD'S ELEVEN. This match was played at Marlborough, on Sept. 10th and 11th, and was considerably interfered with by squally weather, and a wind which was strong on the first day and increased to a perfect gale on the second. Mr. Ward's Eleven winning the toss, sent in Messrs. Hall and Gale to the bowling of Bird and Moeran, who disposed of them both when the score was about 20. Crowdy and Bagallay followed, and were not parted till they had run the score to nearly the "century," both playing exceedingly good innings. Mr. Meek then followed, and by careful play obtained the "leger." After these formidable antagonists were removed, the M.C.C.C. ridded themselves of the remainder of their opponents more speedily, Capt. Campbell alone reaching double figures. The innings closed for 177. The bowling of Bird was very destructive in this innings. The M.C.C.C. then sent in Leach and Bourdillon to the bowling of Messrs. Stanfield and Campbell, the latter disposing of Bour dillon almost immediately. The wickets then fell very fast, G. C. Stanfield, b. Bird R. J. Ward, not out Extras J. Bourdillion, b. Campbell 3 b. Stanfield............ 13 177 M. C. C. C. M.C.C.C. v. CHATFIELD'S ELEVEN. This match was played at Marlborough, on August 23 and 24, and resulted in a victory for the strangers. The weather on both days was all that could be desired. Play commenced at about half-past 12, and Mr. Chatfield having won the toss, sent in Messrs. Carr and Bunbury to the bowling of Bird and Moeran; the first wicket fell for 8, and when 30 more had been scored, Mr. Carr was "thrown out" by Bourdillon. The next few wickets fell pretty fast, no one making a stand, till Mr. Marsden and Hen derson got together and put on 30 between them; the innings closed for 100. M.C.C.C. then went in, and so straight was the bowling of Mr. Voules, that runs came very slowly indeed, but after the fall of the first wicket, the others followed suit in a most alarming manner, one wicket down for 48, and eight for 70! With the help of Mills' 16, M.C.C.C. scored 98, only 2 less than their opponents. On resuming play, Mr. Voules at once set to work, and after getting let off at leg, he scored very fast; he was well supported by Mr. F. Batson, who scored 14 very nicely, and when the Rev. H. Bell came in, the bowling was completely collared; Mr. Voules was the first to go, being beautifully caught at long-leg after a fine innings of 69; after a few more runs, Rev. H. Bell was well bowled by Moeran; Mr. Williams made 24, and V. Head 14, so that the total of the innings reached 210. M.C.C.C. had now 213 to get to win, of which they obtained but 89, the only double figures being Bourdillon, Money, Monnington, and Moeran. M.C.C.C. v. COMMON ROOM (with Brampton.) This match was finished September 3, and was won by M.C.C.C. in one innings. Common Room went in first, and owing to the capital bowling of Bird only scored 43, Mr. Beelsy, who made some fine hits for 17, and Brampton with 12, being the only double figures. The fielding of M.C.C.C. showed considerable improvement, for Monnington, Head, and Bourdillon were all there when the opportunity offered. M.C.C.C. succeeded in scoring 223, in spite of the efforts of Messrs. Bell, Thompson, Beesly, Carr, and Marsden with the ball. Mr Beesly's underhand seemed to puzzle the batsmen considerably. Head's 76 was very well made, and contained one five, seven fours, four threes, &c. Monnington scored 48 with eight threes, four twos, and singles. Besides these scores Bird hit hard for 29, and Leach and Bourdillon played steadily for 22 and 18. On again going in the Common Room succeeded better, for they scored 112 for 7 wickets, and the other three men being absent, M.C.C.C. were declared victorious in one innings. Mr. Beesley again contributed well for them with 45, and Rev. H. Bell with 38. Subjoined is the score .— COMMON ROOM. First innings. Second innings. 17 b Bourdillon A. H. Beesly, Esq.. b Moeran .. F. E. Thompson, Esq., b Moeran Rev. H. Bell, st Head, b Bird... C. R. Carr, Esq., c Monnington, ...... 6 b Bourdillon............ 38 5 b Moeran 14 10 ..... 13 b Moeran 44 2 1 absent M. H. Marsden, Esq., b. Bird... C. M. Bull, Esq., c and b Bird 3 b Bourdi.lon 2 b Bourdillon. 0 Rev. J. Sowerby, c Bourdillon, A. H. Beesly, Esq, b Moeran... 2 st Money, b Bird...... 3 H. P. Henderson, not out M. H. Marsden, Esq., b. Mac Extras H. Hillyard, b Beesly E. H. Moeran, b Beesly 18 b Voules 22 b Voules 14 4 E. E. Money, b Beesly R. L. Head, b Carr 3 76 11 b Voules 6 1 st Williams, b Bell 14 3 Williams, b Voules 12 R. L. Head, st Williams, b Carr 5 c F. Batson, b Carr... E. E. G. Bird, b Voules 0 1.b.w, b Voules....... E. E. Money, b Bell........... G. K. Mills, b Voules 12 8 J. P. Macgregor, not out Extras G. K. Mills, c Carr, b Beesly 4 THE REV. T. W. LEE'S ELEVEN v. THE LOWER SCHOOL. This match was played on Saturday, Sept. 8th, and created considerable interest, although the weather was by no means favourable. It was thought that the of Mr. Lee would have turned the scale presence in favour of his eleven, and that they would have redeemed their last year's defeat. However, the fine score of Lyall gave the victory once more to the Lower School, they being over 60 a-head on the first innings. The principal scorers for the Lower School were Lyall (50), Wayman (30). Mr. Lee himself got 29 not out, and 15. FIFTH FORM V. SCHOOL.-This match resulted in an easy victory for the Fifth Form in one innings, and 65 runs to spare. For the Fifth the principal scorers were Murray (36), Vernon lus (30), Pyke lus (27), Lloyd lus (15). For the School no large scores were made, the only double figure (12) in the 1st innings, being gained by Green lus, who was well secured by Brown lus, at cover point; in the 2nd innings Vernon 2us, and Sewell scored respectively 13 and 11. For the Fifth Loyd lus, Woodhouse, and Vernon lus bowled with great effect. For the School Green lus, Vernon 2us, and Hale lus each took 3 wickets. The following is the score : 3 ... E. Mansfield 2 c & b Brackenbury o Hervey, b Connell... 7 b Macgregor ... ... 4 Extras ... 7 116 MR. GILMORE'S HOUSE. CLERGY V. LAITY.-The clergy won this match by 62 runs. For the Clergy the scorers were Mills 2us (28 and 10), Green lus (10 and 31), Master (17 and 11), Murray (14), and Deacon (10). The bowlers for the Clergy were Murray and Masters, who took respectively 14 and 6 wickets. For the Laity Giles lus made 26 and 14 by some fine hitting, Woodhouse 22 and 17, Brown, 2us 17 and 11. In the first innings of the Clergy Woodhouse took 7 wickets out of 9, and in the second Giles took 5 out of 9. Subjoined are the scores of the sides :- 1st inn. 2nd inn. J. Bradley J. H. Hough Printed by CHARLES PERKINS, at his General Printing Office, Waterloo House, Marlborough. THE MARLBURIAN. Majores Majora Sonent. No. 18. SEPTEMBER 26th, 1866. PRICE 3d. COLERIDGE'S POEMS (CONTINUED). THE ANCIENT MARINER. WHILE on the one hand Christabel carries us into the beautiful element of superstition, the Ancient Mariner, on the other, carries us into the sublime; together they form a magnificent whole. The one is supplemental to the other, and together they must be judged, together stand or fall. The same charm that fell upon us as we read Christabel, falls upon us at once in this poem too. The magic of that" brighteyed Mariner" holds us as firmly as it did the Wedding Guest. Like him "We cannot choose but hear." With us, as fully as with him, "the Mariner hath his will;" however much we would wish, we cannot free ourselves from the spell; we feel we must sail that strange voyage over again with him, we must feel all that he felt, the crime, the punishment, the remorse; we must learn the lesson he learnt. At the very outset of his story we perceive by a kind of intuition, that again we are about to be transported to a world other than this, a world to which the imagination alone can take us: we instinctively too feel that it is no joyous tale to which we are to listen, for we are sure that the bright opening of the voyage cannot last, that it is but the calm that precedes the storm, which comes all the gloomier because as yet there is no cloud in the sky. And we have not to wait long: the beginning of the end is already upon them, and "With sloping masts and dipping prow." they are driven before the "tyrranous storm-blast," into the icy regions of the far south,—indeed it is an awful scene, every element of physical and mental fear is there: the roaring wind, the stormy sea, the chilling frosts, the driving snow, the threatening icebergs, what more can the imagination desire to complete the terrible picture? and who else could have described it as Coleridge has described it? the scene was as worthy of the painter as the painter of the scene. And yet how simply and naturally it is told! There is no gaudy colouring, no vague generalities, but the plain, unadorned statement of facts, and with what force it comes upon us. "The ice was here, the ice was there, It cracked and growled, and roared and howled, Surely nothing can exceed the power of these lines, so simple and yet so vivid, that we almost ourselves feel the terror of despair that must have struck on the hearts of the doomed crew, at sight of the pitiless ice around them. And now comes the crime on which the whole story turns: "With my cross-bow I shot the albatross." The bird that so innocently trusted itself to their protection shot wantonly and cruelly: no wonder that the punishment so soon followed, not only on the Mariner himself, but on his comrades, who shared in the guilt of the crime, because they applauded it and a proved it. Terrible as was the description of the cold and storm, the picture of the fearful heat and calm is yet more terrible. Nature herself ceases to |