(Unsigned, by the Editor, 1901)
We present this number of the Magazine with the utmost satisfaction, as articles have been contributed by many boys, old and new, and this is what we have been wanting all along. This paper is supported by the School, and it is not to be supposed that all the events of importance can be chronicled if assistance is not rendered by the boys in the School.
The work of the School has been exceedingly gratifying to the head master, the excellent results in the exams showing the talent the boys possess. In all the public exams the School has been well represented, and we regret that the results are not yet ready for publication. The School has had remarkable support, and thus both the mental and the physical faculties are being greatly developed.
Since last issue an appointment greatly affecting the School has been made — the appointment of Mr. Cameron as Inspector of Grammar Schools of Queensland. By this appointment we will now have a chance of seeing how we stand in regard to the other Grammar Schools of Queensland.
The contents of this issue should be found interesting, as two articles from "Old Boys" are contained in it. One of these is from W. Unmack, who some time ago left for America, and who at the last time of writing was in London; Mr. Unmack describes, in a chatty article, his trip from Brisbane to Colombo, and the sights en route. The other is from an old friend of the School, J. G. Avery, who at the beginning of this year won the 1st Exhibition and Major Scholarship, and went to Ormond College; his contribution should be interesting to those who intend to take up college work, as the various ways of the college are explained.
With regard to the other contents, the usual sporting news shows how the School stands in regard to its football and tennis teams. The football team has had an excellent start, as they have not yet been defeated in a match, but unfortunately had to forfeit the first two matches. The tennis team has done well, only one match being recorded against them. The results of the Hospital Sports will be received with great satisfaction by all the boys here. In the races for boys over 16 we won 20 points, while Nudgee College, the winners of the shield, won 5; but in the under-16 races Nudgee won 16 points, so we were defeated by one point. George Graham is to be congratulated on his splendid exhibition of running in the hurdle race.
The Old Boys' Notes give some idea of how the Association is progressing, and the news of the old boys is very interesting matter for their old friends. In conclusion, we would ask that the support given to this issue be continued.
Our rooms are now in first-class order, and we have just purchased a second billiard table. Members are rolling up in good style, and the two tables are kept going pretty well. Our second handicap tournament is now in progress, and although the first round is not yet completed, chances look pretty rosy for the scratch man, A. D. Graham, who won the last tournament.
The Annual Dance was held in the Rooms, which were nicely decorated for the occasion, and proved very enjoyable. The Annual Dinner was held at Eschenhagen's Cafe and, as usual, was a great success. Our 4th Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 7th prox., at the Rooms, when a good roll-up of members and intending members is hoped for.
Note on the School Captain: The role of "School Captain" did not yet exist in this era. The 1901 issue lists only sporting captains — Football Captain C. W. Roe, Cricket Captain H. Frew — and the Magazine Editor was E. T. Campbell. The Editorial (unsigned, by the editor) is reproduced below as the senior-school voice. The Old Boys' Association was only a few years old (this issue notes its 4th Annual Meeting).
In this era, an Old Boy's year designation was the year he entered Grammar; the convention today is the year he finished. A boy who started in 1993 and finished in 1997 was (93) but is now '97.
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