subject on which the book is written, of Mr. Disraeli's chapter on the Jews, in his Biography of Lord George Bentinck. It has no relation to any other portion of the work, and seems to have been inserted because the author had it on hand, and had no other means of publishing it.

It is almost sickening to read of the delight with which the author describes his recollections of the enjoyment he had in the consumption of pastry. Page after page is devoted to the subject. We give a few extracts:

'No charge was made for the use of the forms in front of the shop; and he who had no 'dibs,' could contemplate the dainties laid out so temptingly before him, and envy the happier lot of those who fared so sumptuously within. The ices, strawberry and lemon, raspberry and cream, were wholly beyond compare, prepared with such excellent skill, and measured out in such profusion as Mrs. Tyler alone could pretend to The cold pies, pigeon, chicken, or beef-steak, were triumphs of culinary art combined with cheapness; and the salads on match days the boast and dulce decus of the institution.' (page 50.)

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'But speaking of Tyler, one must not forget that it is his celebrated 'twopennies' that have rendered his name illustrious in Cheltenham College annals. How they are made and sold for the money is more than the writer can pretend to say; but if profit on each was small, their consumption was enormous. They were a small sort of raised pie, made of fruit, gooseberries, apples, or plums, completely enclosed with pastry, and were most delicious. Every pleasure, however, has its drawback,' some philosopher has observed somewhere, and Tyler's 'twopennies' were no exception to the rule.' (page 51.)

'An artful purveyor is Tyler! Not at the 'tuck-stalls' only; not at the shop only, in Northwick its place, are the delicacies of his cuisine to be had. He has a truck, which he drives regularly to the College doors at nine and two o'clock, and there dispenses creature comforts, comfits, macaroons, toffee, and, indeed, whatever else you may desire, and can pay for, that a confectioner can supply.'

'At these times he drives a really roaring trade, and not unfrequently a ginger-pop finds its way surreptitiously into the College. To the uninitiated I would recommend on these occasions something light, for his stomach's sake. By no means think of encountering a 'twopenny' at such a time. My dear fellow, be assured, it can't be done with any chance of success. A 'twopenny' is nothing without

time for contemplation as an aid to proper digestion. As an old boy I speak from experience.' (page 52)

'What a glorious addition to the playground was the building of the refreshment stalls, after the disappearance of the wretched cabin we had wrecked, as truthfully recorded in the preceding chapter! Words cannot describe the delight with which we hailed the appearance of the new stalls on our re-assembling after one of the vacations. There they were, actually built, their occupants in possession, and the dainties set forth! Business was immediately commenced, and from that day to this has continued in an uninterrupted and remunerative flow of all that can tempt the youthful appetite.' (page 52)

We are glad to feel that our task is nearly terminated. We have striven to discover with what object this book has been written -and we have failed. It could scarcely have been for money profit, and yet what other reason could have prompted the author to publish this work? It could not have been written for the sake of benefitting Cheltenham College, for no parent by reading this work would be induced to send a son here. Could it have been composed for the sake of letting the mind dwell on pleasant reminiscences ? We think not. What pleasure can there be in writing attacks upon individuals and institutions? What pleasure can there be in censuring and complaining, or in detailing scenes which are creditable to no one. What benefit can it be to present Cheltonians to know that there was one formerly here who smoked, drank, fought, played billiards, kept terriers, and ate pastry?-and yet this is all that we gather from this book. Far better would it have been if some attempt had been made to write of things pleasant and improving-of boys who had set good examples and done good deeds here. We have had worthies, gentlemen, Christians, amongst us, whose reputation still exists, and yet not a word of them.

Men, Old Collegians there are who have borne their part well in this world's battle,-many have gained high honours at the Universities, many have worn a Pollock medal,-not a few were in the front ranks of those who entered the Redan, some never left it. An Indian sun and the matchlocks of mutineers robbed us of some of our school fellows. Verily, we have our Victoria Crosses, and yet Paul Ward's Reminiscences are not of these.

How sad is the contrast between this book and the chronicles that have been written of Rugby. Men who read those pages saw a pleasant picture, and looked back in love on the old familiar faces

and yearned towards the old familiar places. And by that book a man's reputation was made. When Mr. Thomas Hughes rose to make his maiden speech in the House of Commons, it was crowded, to hear not the Member for Lambeth, not the Advocate from Lincoln's Inn, but-the Author of Tom Brown. Paul Ward amongst us has gained a far different reputation.

We trust we are not assuming too much in regarding 'The Cheltonian' as the fair representative of Cheltenham College interests, and the proper organ through which an answer should be given to this book. On behalf of Cheltenham College, we protest against the wrong that has been done to it. On behalf of those slandered and accused, writing in the name of Cheltenham College, we say they are not guilty. On behalf of Cheltonians, old and present, we say that their reputations have been traduced, and their prestige injured by this traitorous historian. On behalf of

him we say nothing.

[We should ourselves hardly have thought such a poor and gossiping piece of book-making worthy of the trouble which our contributor has bestowed on it, but that we have seen a few other notices of a different purport from the preceding, and know that an attempt has been made to circulate the book freely. Some of the erroneous facts are of no great importance; but if a man be a careless or wilfully inaccurate recorder of facts, he is not likely to represent truly the character and tone of a school. We trust all true friends of Cheltenham will do nothing that can retard these Reminiscences from sinking into speedy and merited oblivion.-Edd. 'Chelt.']

The Cheltonian Fund.

Cheltenham, March, 1868.

Dear Sir,-We invite you to attend, and to ask Old Cheltonians of your acquaintance to attend, a meeting of Old Cheltonians to be held at 3.30 p.m., on May 30th (the Saturday in the Derby week) in the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, Longacre, London, in order to discuss

Ist. The best mode of establishing, on a permanent and generally approved footing, an Old Cheltonian Fund, the object of which shall be to aid the varied interests of the School, both athletic and scholastic.

2nd. The advisability of appointing some recognised medium through which Old Cheltonians may obtain information, organise meetings, &c.

It appears to be desirable that a formal decision should, if possible, be obtained on these points without delay.

We request the favor of an early reply addressed to one of the undersigned; and in case you should not be able to attend the meeting, it will assist those present to form a truer estimate of the general feeling among Old Cheltonians, if you will kindly communicate your views on the subject before the 30th April.

Subjoined is a skeleton scheme which appears capable of being enlarged or modified to meet the wishes of Old Cheltonians. It is only a general outline, and little more than suggestive: details have been purposely omitted, and we solicit suggestions both regarding the principles of the scheme, and the method of working it.

We are, dear Sir,

Sincerely yours,

FREDERIC R. PRICE.

ALLAN G. RAPER.

JOHN WALKER.

WILLIAM LAMBERT NEWMAN.

HENRY JAMES.

L. C. ABBOTT.

HENRY JACKSON.

H. H. HORNBY.

CHARLES SCHREIBER.

N.B.-Any Old Cheltonians wishing to dine together after the meejing are requested to state so in their replies, that the necessary arrangements may be made.

SKELETON SCHEME.

That the Association be formed, the objects of which shall be—

Ist. To keep alive an interest in the School, and provide a recognised medium of communication between Old Cheltonians.

2nd. To promote, and by creation of a fund, to aid the general interests in the School, both Scholastic and Athletic, inter-Collegiate contests and games to be especially aided.

That the affairs of the Association be managed by two Committees, one a standing, the other a working committee. The standing committee to be large, and form a committee of reference, to decide any matter of importance. The working committee to manage the affairs of the Association generally, their duties being broadly

(a) To make known the objects of the Association, enlist subscribers, and collect funds.

(b) To keep a register of the names and addresses of Old Cheltonians. (e) To answer letters from, and impart information to, Old Cheltonians. (d) To capitalise a portion of each year's income, and apply the remainder to such school interests as they may consider most requiring aid. (e) To appoint as many local secretaries, or sub-committees, as may be thought necessary, to carry out fully their efforts on behalf of the Association.

One Secretary should always be resident in Cheltenham, that Old Cheltonians abroad might always know they could address to the Secretary of the Old Cheltonian Fund, the College, Cheltenham.

That the mode of raising funds be by donations, or annual subscriptions, as the giver may find convenient.

Fibes and Racquet Matches.

The Fives Matches increase in interest as the number of players diminishes; a good many very moderate players remained when the third drawing took place, the result of which was as

The games were one and all won with consummate ease.
The Fourth round was played to the following result:-

As might be expected these matches were won with yet greater ease than those of the preceding round.

Excitement became greater in the Fifth round, which was:—

Myers and Bramwell played well up, but the other pair are opponents of calibre, and the result was 21-11.