June 1942

THE PETEMTE Vol. XXXIV

JUNE, 1942.

No. 300

EDITORIAL. The past term, to which this number refers, is by custom officially designated (perhaps on the principle of lucus a non lucendo) the " Spring Term." Needless to say, we experienced throughout the greater part of it the severest conditions of winter. Frost and snow played havoc with the programme of events as optimism and good intentions had originally planned it. Nevertheless, the patience and dogged determination of those who organized the multifarious activities rose superior to all difficulties, and it is a matter for congratulation that a very full programme was carried out almost in its entirety, the cross-country race alone having to be jettisoned.

On March 19th, Dr. Temple paid iris last visit to the School as Archbishop of York, when he. Confirmed some thirty boys in the Chapel. Dr. Temple, though not himself a governor, had in his right the appointment of two members of our Governing Body. and he was always keenly interested in our welfare. His translation to the See of Canterbury means a loss to York and the neighbourhood generally in which we at St. Peter's, to whom Dr. Temple has always been a very helpful and sincere friend, will participate keenly.

For the first time we publish in the O.P. News full lists of the names .of Old Peterites who have given their lives in the war or who have been officially posted as missing.

The roll is complete according to the information in the possession of the school authorities. Everyone will appreciate the desirability of avoiding omissions or inaccuracies in a record of such importance, and we should be grateful to any readers who can help us by sending corrections or additions. It is intended in future to publish full lists in each number of the magazine so that the " official " record may be regularly available for checking.

The curious may have noted that this issue of the " Peterite " bears the serial number 300. Actually it is the 1

CONTENTS, Page Editorial ...

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The Air Attack on York

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Mr. T. Adams ...

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Obituary—Frederick Porter Fausset

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Canon H. T. Eddershaw Old Peterite News

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Mr. R. S. Jeffs

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Valete and Salvete

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School Officers ...

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Notes and Items

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The School COncert

House Notes The Chapel

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The Library

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The National Savings Group

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The Debating Society

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The Natural Science Society

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The Musical Society

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The House Concerts

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J.T.C. Notes

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A.T.C. Notes

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Home Guard

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Hockey

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Boating

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Squash

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Athletics

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The Junior School

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Editorial Notices

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300th of a series which began in 1879. A record of 63 years' unbroken publication is one in which we may take justifiable pride. But, in fact, the " Peterite " is of still older lineage, since there was an earlier series of which the first number appeared in the Winter Term of 1873. For some time after its inception the magazine was published no less than eight times in a year—three times in the Summer and Winter Terms and twice in the Spring Term—a fact which is at once a tribute to the industry of its compilers and a reflection of those more leisurely days when life at school (as in the world at large) moved at an unhurried tempo. It is hoped, when circumstances permit us to be more expansive, to delve a little into history and reproduce in our pages some of the more interesting extracts from " Peterites " of long ago.

The note from the Headmaster, which we print below, will doubtless be accepted as sufficient explanation of the delay in the publication of this number.

THE AIR ATTACK ON YORK. A NOTE BY THE HEADMASTER In the recent raid on York, which took place a few days before the Summer Term was due to re-open, the School buildings suffered some damage, both from fire and blast.

It is very greatly to the credit of everyone that we were able• to begin the Summer Term twelve days after the raid, and to resume all our normal activities.

Two dormitories in School House, known to generations of Old Peterites as the " Long " and the " Incubator," were burnt out, and the front half of Clifton Rise was also destroyed by fire. The temporary loss of this boarding accommodation had made certain rearrangements necessary, but we have managed to house all our boarders this term and to resume normal activities after an interruption of barely a week.

Plans are being worked out which will make it possible next September to have three boarding houses, but we cannot at this stage give full details, since the first arrangements will depend upon the extent to which we are able to rebuild.

MR. T. ADAMS. We willingly publish the following letter about Mr. T. Adams, who was School Porter from 1913 to 1938. We deeply regret the occasion for it and hope sincerely that Mr. Toyne's appeal will meet with a ready and generous response.

To the Editor of the " Peterite."

Little Acres, Ware, Herts.

16/5/1942.

Dear Sir, May I use your pages to bring to the notice of Old Peterites the tragedy which has befallen Mr. and Mrs. Adams during the recent air attack on York. Their house, and with it their all, has been destroyed. Happily they themselves were in Manchester on the night of the onslaught, but their son " Tommy " was killed. In their great sorrow we can offer only our sympathy, but we can give practical help to alleviate in some small measure their material loss.

Many Old Peterites, who, perhaps, during their stay at St. Peter's did not appreciate his full value to the School, and only afterwards understood his help to young new boys, will by now have realised what his loyalty meant and what an example to all was his standard of thoroughness and trustworthiness. Some of us are joining together to provide a fund which may help to lighten the burden of his increasing years, which must now be passed under the shadow of this catastrophe, and to show that we have not forgotten his service stretching over a quarter of a century.

The general secretary is Mrs. Toyne, Little Acres, Ware, Herts, and Mr. Dronfield, the Headmaster, has readily consented to act as local secretary at St. Peter's. Contributions, however small, will be gladly received, and subscribers' names, but not the amounts of subscriptions, will be published in the " Peterite." In a case like this the old adage " bis dat qui cito dat " has especial force.

Yours, etc., S. M. TOYNE. 3

OBITUARY. FREDERICK PORTER FAUSSET (O.P.).

On the early morning of the 13th January of this year there died at his home at Moor Park, Hertfordshire, an Old Peterite who occupies a very special place in the memory of all who knew him, as I was privileged to do, at School, at his home in York, at Cambridge, and in London.

Frederick Porter Fausset was born in 1877, the son, by his second wife, of Canon Fausset, who was for many years Vicar of St. Cuthbert's and Canon of York Minster. The late Rev. William Yorke Fausset, O.P., sometime Headmaster of Ripon School and later of Bath College, was the elder of his two half-brothers, and Hugh I'Anson Fausset, the poet and literary critic, was his half-nephew.

Porter Fausset's career at school was one of classical scholarship and prize-winning. He won his form prize for classics in almost every form in the school from 1887 onwards, and 'the Archbishop's prize for classics in 1895 and 1896. He was a foundation scholar and a Hey scholar at school, and in 1896 went up to Peterhouse at Cambridge with a leaving Exhibition from the school and with a first classical scholarship at Peterhouse.

His feet at school, however, did not tread only the paths of learning, and he was a persistent runner in the Mile, in which he ran second in 1895, though I am not sure that he ever won it. He was also a most strenuous Rugby player, playing for the 1st XV in 1894/5 and in 1895/6. At Peterhouse he won the Classical Prize for his year in 1897, and won the Mile in his College sports in that year and again in 1899. He played Rugby for the College in 1896 and captained the side in 1899. He took 3rd Class Honours in the Classical Tripos, Part I, in 1899, and the same in the Law Tripos, Part II, in 1900. On coming down from Cambridge he was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple and joined the N.E. Circuit, but he was not really suited to practice at the Bar, and he soon abandoned it, and became one of the select band of Barristers who report cases for the Official Law Reports, and he followed this work to the end of his life.

It seems only the other day that I saw him in his familiar seat in the Law Courts, and it is difficult to realise that I shall never see him there again. Such is the bald recital of the outward features of his life, but it is not for any of these things that he will remain in the affectionate memory of all who knew him.

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Porter Fausset was a remarkable character. Something odd in his appearance earned for him at school the name of " Froggy," and among the circle of his school intimates the name stuck to him for life. I was three or four years younger than he was and do not therefore remember his earlier days at school, but I am certain that he never changed materially in appearance or in manner, and this was typical of his character, which was steadfast, natural, and unchanging, with a realistic but at the same time humorous and cheerful outlook. He met everyone with a smile and everyone met him with a smile. He remembered and kept in touch with all his old friends to a remarkable degree, and many who had lost touch with each other would find a link in Porter Fausset. For years it was his tireless energy that kept the O.P. Dinner in London going. He was the making of any gathering of which he was one ; he was the leaven in the lump. He had a sound judgment of men and of affairs, but he always saw and made others see the funny side, or at least the more tolerable side, of things. He saw the best side of all his friends and brought out the best that was in them. Though he had decided opinions, he was modest in the expression of 'them, and had the widest and most generous toleration for the outlook of others. Who of his contemporaries does not remember how he would hurry into Hall in the morning breathless and scarlet in the face. I don't believe that he was ever actually late—? Who does not remember that it was his opinion that was wanted in any emergency, and his witty comment that rounded off any school joke, or his philosophic reflection that lessened any school disaster?

I think it was in 1910 that he married the wife that he has left behind. She had this quality—not universal among perfect wives—of welcoming his old friends as sincerely as he did, so that they were as happy in his married home as they had been in his rooms at Cambridge, or in his single lodgings in London. I am sure that his life was predominantly happy, and contact with him continually induced happiness in others, but he had to bear a tragic loss ; his only son went down in H.M.S. Hood, and though he put as brave a face on it as any man could, I think it struck him a mortal blow. His loss will be very deeply and sincerely felt by his many numerous friends, certainly not least by those who knew him at St. Peter's School.

C. P. S.

CANON H. T. EDDERSHAW. Canon Harold Trevor Eddershaw, Vicar of Conisborough, and formerly Classical Master at St. Peter's, died on Saturday, the 17th January, in Sheffield Royal Infirmary.

He had been seriously ill for two months and was operated upon, but never recovered.

Canon Eddershaw was the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Eddershaw, of Swansea. He took Classical Honours at Oxford, and captained Jesus College at cricket and hockey.

Later, in 1919, he was ordained and became curate at Doncaster Parish Church. He was appointed Vicar of St. Augustine's, Sheffield, in May, 1923, succeeding the Rev. A. F. Mitchell, the first Vicar, and in this comparatively new parish did devoted work which was greatly appreciated. He left for Conisborough in 1937.

Canon Eddershaw was twice married. His first wife, who predeceased him, was a daughter of Archdeacon Sandford, of Doncaster. Later, in 1932, he married Miss Rodgers, only daughter of the late Mr. John Rodgers, of Sheffield.

A memorial service was held at Sheffield Cathedral, when the Bishop of Sheffield, Dr. L. S. Hunter, paid an impressive tribute to " the work and example of one who was distinguished by the faithful, devoted way in which he carried through his duties towards God and men."

Canon Eddershaw was 52, and leaves a widow and five children, to whom we tender our sincere condolences.

OLD PETERITE NEWS. ROLL OF HONOUR. The following Old Peterites are known to have given their lives for their country and in the cause of freedom:— M. Biggins B. Lee (St. Olave's).

J. Dales..

H. A. Milburn.

J. B. Deas.

L. H. W. Parkin.

S. Dodds.

H. W. Richardson.

J. M. Ferguson.

W. L. Walters.

J. H. Fothergill, M.C. J. Williams (St. Olave's).

J. R. Hollington.

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The following are known to be Prisoners of War:— W.•J. Pennington.

G. E. Cutforth.

R. G. M. Quarrie.

J. B. Dixon.

J. C. 0. Stansfield.

D. F. Dodd.

J. D. Tattersall.

M. S. Hodson.

The following have been reported Missing:— J. R. Rainford.

E. N. Dickenson.

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The following have gained honours or decorations :Division).

Squadron-Leader L. H. W. Parkin—D.F.C. F/L. J. S. P. Phillips—D.F.C. Act. F/L. J. R. Rainford—D.F.C. and Bar. Major C. D. Trimmer—D.S.O.

AirVce-MarshalC.E H.Medhurst—C.B (Miltary

(The above lists are complete according to the information available. We are sensible that there may be mistakes or omissions, and should be very grateful to any correspondents who can assist us to make the record as accurate as possible).

* SERVING WITH H.M. FORCES. The following names are to be added to the lists already published in the " Peterite " :— J. I. Sleight.

J. T. Brockbank.

J. D. Tattersall.

T. F. Cameron.

W. L. Walters.

J. A. Cato.

J. E. A. Ward.

N. R. Earnshaw.

D. H. West.

J. M. Ferguson.

E. W. Whitney.

F. H. Hillyard.

D. F. Wilson.

R. G. Langstaff.

C. R. Yeomans.

L. H. W. Parkin.

J. L. Shaw.

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KILLED IN ACTION. Harold Ashton Milburn (School House) has been killed in action while flying over Malta. He was one of the first of the younger Old Peterites to be killed. He had volunteered for the R.A.F. on his 18th birthday and was not yet 20 when he died.

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From the first, even as a small boy, he made his mark by his cheerful and liyely enthusiasm, and as he grew up he played an increasingly important part in the life of the School and of the House. He played for the XV at Rugger while he was still only 14, and at 16 was Captain of the team.

He also played for the School at Cricket, Tennis, Squash and Hockey, and represented the School in the Yorkshire Public School games both at Rugger and at Cricket.

Entirely apart from his games, he exerted a very considerable influence in the School and was one of the outstanding personalities of his generation. His many friends will remember with affection and regret his determination, his friendliness and, above all, his keenness and attachment for everything that was connected with St. Peter's.

We learn with regret that Captain Brian Lee was killed in action in the Far East on January 19th, 1942. Captain Lee, who prior to the war held an appointment with a firm of textile manufacturers at Calicut, joined the Indian Army immediately on the outbreak of hostilities. He was promoted Captain in June, 1941, and was adjutant of his battalion. Lee entered St. Olave's in 1925 and left in December, 1929. * MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED News has been received that Squadron Leader Leslie Hugh William Parkin, D.F.C., who was reported missing from operations on February 27th, this year, is now believed to have lost his life. According to official sources there was only one survivor of the crew of five in the plane which Squadron Leader Parkin captained—the observer, who is now a prisoner of war in Germany. The news is especially poignant since it comes soon after the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The announcement of the award stated that Parkin " has carried out attacks on Wilhelmshaven, Hamburg, Berlin, Ostend and Brest, and is a courageous and determined pilot and captain who invariably presses home his attacks to the utmost." Incidentally, he was one of the pilots featured in the film of the first heavy raid on Kiel Harbour.

Parkin, who was 30 years of age, was at St. Peter's (School House) from 1924 to 1927. He went from school to the Thames Nautical Training College, H.M.S. Worcester, Where in 1929 he gained the King's Medal awarded annually to the best cadet. He served for three years in the Mercantile Marine, and afterwards held a post with I.C.I., Ltd. In

1935 he obtained a commission in the R.A.F. We tender our deep sympathy to Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. F. L. Parkin, of Buxton, on the loss of their only son.

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We regret to record that Major John Mackay Ferguson, P.A.V.O. Cavalry, Indian Army, died on February 6th, 1942, while being invalided home. He was at St. Peter's (School House) from 1911 to 1916. *

MISSING. F/L. J. R. Rainford has been posted as missing from operations on February 22nd. Rainford, who was at St. Peter's from September, 1927, to December, 1930, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in July, 1941. He has since been honoured by the award of a Bar to the D.F.C. S. P. Scott has been reported missing in Singapore.

Scott, who was in School House from 1926-1931, is the son of a distinguished Old Peterite, Mr. C. Paley Scott, Recorder of Hull.

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PRISONERS OF WAR. Sergeant W. J. Pennington, who was posted as missing on Christmas Day, 1941, is now known to be a prisoner of war in the Far East. Pennington joined the R.A.F. in 1936 and was posted to Hong Kong in September, 1937. His far eastern service included six months at Singapore. Prior to his enlistment Pennington was in the service of the Electricity Department of the York Corporation. He was at St. Peter's from 1925 to 1929.

Lieut. J. D. Tattersall, R.E., is a prisoner of war in Germany. Tattersall was at St. Peter's from 1928 to 1932, and before joining the Army was in the service of the L.N.E. Railway as an assistant solicitor. It has been reported recently in the press that he has employed his enforced leisure to good purpose, and is one of a number of railwaymen prisoners of war who have availed themselves of a course of lectures organised by the Red Cross, and passed the examination of the Institute of Transport.

* APPOINTMENT. Mr. P. R. Morris, Director of Education, Kent Education Committee, has been appointed by the President of the Board of Education (Mr. R. A. Butler) as one of a committee " to *

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investigate the present sources of supply and the methods of recruitment and training of teachers and youth leaders, and to report what principles should guide the Board in these matters in future." The committee is under the Chairmanship of Dr. A. D. McNair, Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool University. P. R. Morris was at St Peter's from 1913 to 1920. The appointment of this committee was announced in the " Times " of 26th March, 1942.

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STIBBARD.—On March 27th, 1942, at The Gables, Osborne Road, Windsor, to Helen (née Poole), wife of Major H. 0. Stibbard, Royal Tank Regiment—a daughter.

ROB.—On April 30th, 1942, at Ashwood House, Woking, to Mary (née Beazley), wife of Lt. C. G. Rob, R.A.M.C.— a son. * * MARRIAGES. SPROULLE—POTTER.—At St. James' Church, Stanford Bridge, Herefordshire, Lieut. Michael I. H. Sproulle, elder son of Colonel and Mrs. W. J. M. Sproulle, of Brooklyn, Hopton, Mirfield, to Miss Margaret Essex Potter, sixth daughter of Mrs. Potter, Stanford Court, and the late Mr. John Essex Potter.

YEOMANS—COAKES.—On June 7th, 1941, at Wath-onDearne Parish Church, Corporal C. R. Yeomans to Frances Muriel Coakes. * *

A FLYING BOAT'S EXPLOITS. [The following narrative, which is reprinted verbatim from " The Times," of May 9th, 1942, concerns an 0.P., M. P. L. Wall, who was in School House from 1931 to 1935.1 The rescue of four members of the crew of a British aircraft, who had been forced down in Viohy French territory, on the desert that slopes down to the shore of West Africa, is described in an Air Ministry news bulletin. The men lacked sufficient food and water, and they were surrounded by a group of nomad Arabs. Their best hope seemed to be internment in a French prisoners' camp, but they were found within a few hours by the crew of a Sunderland flyingboat of the R.A.F. West Africa Command.

A wireless message sent out by the captain of the stranded aircraft before he landed was received by a Royal 10

Air Force unit stationed some hundreds of miles away, on another part of the West Africah coast, and the commanding officer immediately ordered the captain of one of his Sunderland flying-boats (Flight Lieutenant J. M. Ennis) to take off. After some hours he made landfall near the spot where the other aircraft had landed, and started a search.

Meanwhile the crew of the stranded aircraft had decided that their chance of rescue was slender, and they had made a petrol fire and had burnt all their documents. They were surprised to see an Arab approaching them on foot across the desert, who said something in a debased French they could not understand and then went away again. He returned with 14 other Arabs, some of whom could speak fluent French. They offered the airmen four camels, but the airmen had no French money, and they thought it unwise to proffer British. Without revealing their nationality, they told the Arabs that an aircraft was probably coming to pick them up, but that if it did not arrive the Arabs were to bring the camels back next morning. That way, they thought, led at least to safety, even if it were only the safety of internment camp.

The captain of the Sunderland flying-boat spotted them soon after. He circled, and signalled to the men below to get down to the beach. After he had jettisoned his bombs out to sea he alighted just outside the breakers. The crew of the crashed aircraft were by then on the beach, the Arabs still gathered round them ; all that separated the rescuers from them was 200 yards of surf. Pilot Officer M. P. L. Wall, second pilot of the Sunderland, and Sergeant M. D. Cawthorne, the first rigger, volunteered to row ashore and pick up the aircraft crew. They inflated two triangular rubber dinghies, and brought them safely over the breakers to the beach. The four men clambered into the dinghies and set off back to the flying-boat. It was no easy journey.

Although the men had abandoned all the luggage to the Arabs, the breakers nearly swamped the dinghies several times. It was nearly dark, and every minute increased the danger of the take-off.

The dinghies reached the Sunderland, and the men hurried aboard. The sea was rough enough to break the crown of the Sunderland's anchor clean off as it prepared to leave. There was only the dimmest afterglow in the west to indicate the horizon, but Flight Lieutenant Ennis made a perfect take off and brought the aircraft safely back to its base.

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MR. E. S. JEFFS (Mentioned in Despatches).

Many of the present boys and the more junior O.P.s will be pleased to hear that Mr. E. S. Jeffs, who temporarily left the teaching staff to join the Navy in July, 1940, has been mentioned in despatches for gallantry in the action off Cape Matapan. None who knew Mr. Jeffs intimately and were familiar with his dogged tenacity and unflinching sense of duty will be surprised to learn that these same qualities have distinguished his service in his new sphere. We congratulate Lieut. Jeffs heartily on his honour.

VALETE AND SALVETE. VALETE (December, 1941) CLIFTON RISE. G. R. Morris. 1939-41. VB. School Monitor. Captain of Rugger, 1941. Colours, 1939-40-41. Cap, 1941. 1st XI Cricket Colours, 1941. Shooting VIII, 1941. Colours, 1941. Corporal in J.T.C. Certificate A. VALETE (March, 1942) SCHOOL HOUSE. D. Anderson. 1938-1942. Middle VI. School Certificate, July, 1940. 1st XI Colours, 1941. Cap, 1941. Cadet, A.T.C. Proficiency Certificate.

P. F. Cheesewright. 1938-1942. Lower VI. School Certificate, July, 1941. L/cpl. J.T.C., Cert. A. Member of the Home Guard ; Library Monitor.

TEMPLE HOUSE. G. E. K. Reynolds. St. Peter's, 1937-42 (St. Olave's, 1932).

Middle VI Maths. School Monitor. School Certificate, 1939. Played for 2nd XV Rugger, 1940-41-42. 1st IV Coxing Colours, 1940. 1st XI Hockey Colours, 1942.

Cadet in J.T.C., 1938-40. Certificate A, 1940. Sergeant in A.T.C. Proficiency Certificate, 1941. Lance-Corporal in Home Guard. School Play, 1939-40-41.

CLIFTON RISE. J. M. Hope. 1941-1942. Va. 12

w SALVETE (January, 1942) SCHOOL HOUSE. W. T. J. Forsyth (Shell), N. D. Welford (Shell), M. H. Peel (Shell), J. Lennard (Shell).

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CLIFTON RISE. W. H. Gaitskell (Shell), A. J. Marx (Shell), A. C. Rodger (Shell).

TEMPLE HOUSE. B. Macdonald (Shell).

SCHOOL OFFICERS. EASTER TERM, 1942.

P. A. LOCKWOOD (Head of School).

F. N. BUCKLER (Head of School House).

A. C. BROWN (Head of Clifton Rise).

J. A. DENISON (Head of Temple House).

School Monitors: R. R. L. PRYER. G. E. K. REYNOLDS. J. R. FROST. Captain of Hockey—F. N. BUCKLER. Captain of Boats—R. R. L. PRYER. Captain of Athletics—C. A. F. COOKSON. C.S.M. in J.T.C.—F. N. BUCKLER. Flight-Sergeant in A.T.C.—R. R. L. PRYER. Hon. Sec. of Shooting—F. N. BUCKLER. Hon. Sec. of Squash—P. L. HORT. Editors of " The Peterite ": J. A. DENISON, R. R. L. PRYER, R. E. DODD, R. S. F. WEBBER, W. H. W. PING. 13

NOTES AND ITEMS. For one week at the beginning of the term, the School was granted permission to attend the four Gilbert and Sullivan operas which were being played by the D'Oyly Carte Company. Everybody who went enjoyed them immensely, and for some weeks after it was not unusual to hear a raucous voice informing all and sundry that he had " a song to sing-o," or else that he was taking " a pair of sparkling eyes."

During the term, on Saturday, 14th March, the Charles Taylor String Quartet visited the School, and an enthusiastic audience greatly appreciated their renderings of quartets

by Haydn, Schubert, and Dvorak.

A small party—some of those who took part in the School play of last term—were taken by Mr. Burgess to Leeds to see John Gielgud's production of " Macbeth." The fortunate ones enjoyed it immensely, although we disagreed with some aspects of the interpretation of the play; as, doubtless, we were meant to do, since the production was in many ways deliberately provocative.

On Thursday, 12th March, the Rev. Parkinson gave the Senior and Junior Schools a lecture, with the aid of a film, on the propagation of Christian literature in all parts of the world, and his audience was very intrigued to know that " Pilgrim's Progress " had even been translated into Tibetan.

On Monday; 23rd of March, the Senior School heard a most interesting and stimulating lecture on Esperanto. It was given by Mr. Montagu Butler, who said that he was one of the first converts to this international language. The School was amazed at its grammatical simplicity, and for the last week of term many boys were learning Esperanto with considerable success. This might present a problem next term to those in authority.

We welcome to the School as San. Sister Miss J. D. Britten, and, as Matron of the Rise, Miss D. E. Hardy.

A. C. Brown, J. A. Denison, G. E. K. Reynolds and J. R. Frost are to be congratulated upon being appointed School Monitors, and Barker, McKinlay, Hort, Ping, Dodd, Cookson, Bulmer and Wyman, upon being appointed House Monitors.

P. L. Hort is to be congratulated upon his appointment as Captain of Squash, and C. A. F. Cookson as Captain of Athletics.

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Congratulations to J. A. Denison, J. R. Frost, P. M. Steele, E. P. Davison, R. H. Hanson and R. Stratton on the award of their 1st XI Hockey Caps, and to C. A. F. Cookson, G. E. K. Reynolds, P. V. Leigh and J. P. Caley on their 1st XI Colours.

We are glad to see the revival of Squash Colours, and we congratulate P. L. Hort and F. N. Buckler on receiving theirs.

HOUSE NOTES. SCHOOL HOUSE. The past term has been in many ways well worthy of remembrance. The end of term finds the dining-room mantelpiece well stocked with cups, and we can look back with satisfaction on many other activities successfully accomplished. In the matter of cups we may, with justifiable pride, record our successes. Both senior and junior hockey cups have returned to us. The team squash cup has been retained, and F. N. Buckler, whom we congratulate, has kept the individual squash trophy in the house for another year.

The 2nd division rowing cup was also retained, though, unfortunately, we lost the 1st division cup, but, we hope, only temporarily.

As will have been reported elsewhere, our House Concert was presented during the term. Many members of the House took part and much hard work was put into the production by everybody. We hope the performance was appreciated.

Internally, chess, billiards and table tennis have flourished, and the diet has kept everyone remarkably fit during this, the danger term for infection of any kind.

Apart from inter-house sports, School House has been very well represented in School games, as no fewer than six members of the Hockey 1st XI were " Houseites."

During .the term, House Colours were awarded to the following, to whom we offer our congratulations :—R. A. Stratton, R. H. Hanson, P. V. Leigh, P. F. Cheesewright.

As a closing item to these notes we should mention the athletic sports, held at the end of term. During the athletic period much enthusiasm has been shown, and several outstanding performances came from the House, notably E. P. Davison's magnificent mile, and half-mile, and R. S. McKinlay's quarter-mile. The team did very well on Sports Day, but failed to close the gap made by the deficiency of standard points before the sports.

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THE RISE. It is conventional to judge the merits of a house by the number of cups on its dining-room mantelpiece. The measure of our success may, then, be deduced from the fact that in this respect we have preserved our status quo and retain a more than satisfactory share of the available trophies. We lost the junior hockey cup, though not for want of trying, but we feel that the reverse was more than counterbalanced by the acquisition of the 1st division boat cup, which we won after a very enjoyable race. As for the other cups competed for during the term—the 2nd division boating, the squash, and the senior hockey—we have lost nothing by failing to prevent their falling into the hands of School House ; though, incidentally, the 2nd division boat cup was almost spared this fate, the School House boat winning a very close race only by a matter of three feet.

And the Athletic Sports at the end of term brought a full measure of compensation. We won a decisive victory— decisive both on the score of standard points and by our performances in the events of the actual sports meeting— and the shield, which last year we shared with Temple, abides in the Rise without any qualifying counter-claim.

But so much for " pot hunting," which, after all, is not everything. We are pleased to record that our House Concert was, by common consent, a real success. It had the advantage of being the first, and therefore no difficulty was experienced in finding suitable material. There were those, among the lesser breeds without the law, who appeared resentful that a housemaster should show, in a production by members of his own House, that interest which we think only natural and thankworthy, but we note that they came to and enjoyed the concert none the less.

As for internal affairs, we need only record that Rise Colours were awarded to F. D. Godsmark, G. F. Ruddock, R. L. Murray, and W. P. Anelay. Other honours, of which we had our fair share, are recorded elsewhere in the " Peterite." Our total contribution for the term to the Red Cross Fund—rather more than £3—was helped considerably by a raffle for a large chocolate cake, which realised something over £1. F. P. Baker was the winner of this war-time luxury.

Finally, we should like to extend a hearty welcome in our midst to Miss Hardy, our new matron, and to note with pleasure and gratitude her quiet and patient efficiency throughout her first term with us.

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TEMPLE HOUSE.

During the term Temple has had its failures and its successes, but that, after all, is the way of the world.

In the semi-final of the Junior House Hockey we lost to School House after an even and keenly-contested game.

Ours was a very young side, however, and their performance raises hopes for the future. This was also the case with regard to the Senior House Hockey Final, where School House regained the Hockey Cup after defeating us by one goal to nil. We should here like to congratulate School House on the achievement, but warn them that we have high hopes for next year.

The rowers in the House were fortunate in obtaining the valuable coaching services of an old Head Boy of Temple, R. S. Bickle, Esq. We would like to thank Mr. Bickle for the valuable time that he has spent in coaching us, and remark that the great improvement which took place in both House fours was due solely to his valiant efforts. In the semi-final of the senior rowing, the 1st four rowed very well against a much heavier Rise crew, while in the semifinal of the junior rowing, an inexperienced crew was not very far behind the Rise boat when the end of the course was reached.

We had a hard and exciting struggle against the Rise in the semi-final of the Squash Competition, and we found that we have in Reynolds (A. G.) a most promising young squash player.

At the end of Sports Day, Temple found itself in 2nd position for the Athletics Shield. We made a notable discovery in Norris, who astounded everyone by collecting one middle and three high standards in the course of a single afternoon. The House Athletics team, on the whole, put up a very creditable showing.

After systematically canvassing for opinions in all walks of school life, we were delighted to come to the conclusion that our concert was a success. This was due largely to the efforts of four people. To Dr. and Mrs. Dench we once again extend our very grateful thanks for their inexhaustible ingenuity regarding the provision of properties, without which the success of the concert would have been most doubtful. The actual production rested in the hands of P. G. R. Dench, whose stagecraft was equalled only by his patience. Last, but by no means least, we must mention J. M. Banister, who wrote two of the sketches, and also the opening chorus.

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The producers of the concert would here like to apologise to any harassed parent who was inconvenienced by the irregularity of our rehearsals, and also to any feminine relative whose wardrobe suffered as a consequence of the concert.

We congratulate R. L. Wyman, F. B. Harnby, R. M. Garth, K. R. G. Harper, W. Amos, and J. D. Ward upon being awarded their House Colours.

THE SCHOOL CONCERT. The School Concert was held on the evening of the 28th March, when a large audience of parents and friends enjoyed an excellently varied programme of choral works and vocal and instrumental solos. The first half of the programme consisted mainly of solo items.

The School is fortunate in having two pianists as good as Hort and Tee, who opened with a duet for two pianos, and later gave solos vastly different in style—from Tee the cascading arpeggios of Schubert's Impromptu in A Flat Minor, and from Hort the rich chords of Chopin's Polonaise Militaire. Davison's clear tenor was heard to good effect in two well-rendered solos, and the unaccompanied singing of the Glee Club was one of the outstanding features of the programme. Pryer proved himself an able performer on the clarinet, and in Hnik the School has a violinist of great promise, whose interpretation of Wieniawski's Legend showed a maturity of style unusual in one so young.

The second half of the entertainment was devoted to excerpts from " A Festival Cantata "—the most ambitious effort yet on the part of the Augmented Glee Club, and a very successful one, too. Pleasing features were the solo

by Dench, and the duet he sung with Denholm, whilst the Choir showed their versatility in equally good rendering of the boisterous, jolly choruses of Bach and the delicate airs of Handel.

The high quality of the performance reflected great credit on all who took part, and particularly on Mrs. Baird, to whose enthusiasm and unsparing efforts the School music owes so much. The cultured value of music cannot be exaggerated, and it is refreshing to have the assurance, which the concert convincingly supplied, not only that we have boys of real ability, but that interest in things musical is widespread throughout the School.

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The programme was as follows :— Handel 1. Arrival of Queen of Sheba (Solomon) Arranged Two Pianos Handel 2. Clarinet Duet (Air from Water Music) 3. Songs: Tschaikowsky "Legend" Handel "Silent Worship" Old Scotch Air "Turn ye to me" Coleridge Taylor "Viking Song Schubert 4. Impromptu in At minor 5. Songs: • Roger Quilter "0 Mistress Mine" Russian Folk Song Chopin 6. Polonaise 7. Violin Solo Wieniawski "Legend"

P. Hort P. F. Tee R. Pryer I. M. Ormiston } The Glee Club P. F. Tee E. P. Davision P. Hort P. Hnik acc. P. Hort Read and Diak

8. Excerpts from "A Festival Cantata" The Augmented Glee Club Bach (a) "A little folly" (b) "Here amid the shady wood" Handel Handel "Flocks are sporting" Bach (c) "For the beauty of the earth" J. D. Dench (d) Solo Handel (e'Allegro) "Let us wander on unseen" (e) Duet J. D. Dench Handel "Light is my heart" t P. J. Denholrn (f) "Come let us to the bagpipes Bach (Peasant Cantata) sound Bach (Peasant Cantata) "Good fellows be merry" (g)

THE CHAPEL. Visiting preachers this term have been the Rev. S. G. E. Wright, of the Industrial Christian Fellowship, on February 22nd, and the Very Rev. the Dean of York, on March 8th. On March 19th, Dr. Temple visited us for the last time as Archbishop of York, and Confirmed the following thirty members of the School : I. H. Baker, J. M. Banister, W. E. Chantry, P. W. G. Chilman, J. Dean, E. A. K. Denison, G. H. Dodsworth, B. G. Drummond, W. T. J. 19

Forsythe, T. H. French, W. H. Gaitskell, J. Gillgrass, D. M. Hart, I. W. J. Haysey, P. Hodgson, M. G. B. Jones, D. W. Knowlson, P. B. Legat, E. D. McKinney, G. Mountain, G. C. Norris, H. C. Robson, P. A. Shardlow, C. S. Shepherd, P. Simpson, W. A. Stratton, K. G. Taylor, P. B. Toyer, R. H. Walker and N. D. Welford. Of the 157 boys in the Senior School this term 112 are now Confirmed members of the Church.

By the decision of the Chapel Committee donations from the Chapel Collections Fund were made during the term to the Friends of York Minster, the Red Cross and St. John Fund, the Five Arts Gift Fund for comforts for the Russian Army, the S.O.S. Fellowship, and St. Dunstan's.

THE LIBRARY. Librarian : L. BURGESS, Esq. Assistant Librarians: D. E. BROWN, R. E. DODD, J. A. DENISON, R. S. F. WEBBER, P. L. HORT, P. F. CHEESEWRIGHT. There have been several additions to the Library in the course of the term. We have been honoured by two books which have been presented by their respective authors, " The English Woodland," by John Rodgers, and " The Royal Garwhal Rifles in the Great War," by Brig.-Gen. W. H. Drake-Brockman. Mr. H. S. Procter has kindly presented a number of useful and well-bound books, among which are good copies of the English poets, the Journals of General Gordon, and a wide selection of Queen Victoria's letters. Other acquisitions include books on various aspects of Science. Gifts of books, especially from members of the School, are always welcome, and in this matter a good example has been set. At the same time, it must be understood that only works of lasting value can be fully appreciated.

NATIONAL SAVINGS GROUP. The chief Savings event during the term was the Warship Week, February 14th to 21st, when York raised more than its aim of a million and a quarter pounds to adopt H.M.S. York. We decided to set our aim at £1,000 and ended the Week with a total of £1,190. This was a most 20

satisfactory result, especially after the very large sum we raised in War Weapons Week only two terms ago. The Secretary is grateful to Mr. Jackson, F. G. Davis and J. D. Dehch for their help in dealing with the 1,390 Certificates issued during the Week. The totals of the ordinary weekly collections are keeping up a steady average of some £12, and of the 284 boys in the School 256 are now members of the Group. The total raised since the Group was formed, in June, 1940, is now £4,266 19s. 5d.

It may be appropriate to add here that for the Red Cross Penny-a-Week Fund the School raised £13 Os. 3d. during the term.

DEBATING SOCIETY. During the term three very successful meetings of the Society were held, the first on January 30th, the second on February 21st, and the last, which took rather a novel form, on March 7th.

On January 30th, the Society debated that " This House approves the claim of scientists to a greater part in the ordering of world affairs." R. R. L. Pryer, who spoke for the motion, was in favour of the setting up of an advisory body of scientists to govern the actions of politicians, while J. A. Denison, speaking against the motion, expressed the opinion that scientists were temperamentally unfitted for government. Speaking respectively third and fourth, J. P. Corry and H. E. Braun supported what had been stated by those speaking before them, the former stressing that scientists have hitherto been treated very poorly by politicians. The motion was then thrown open to the House, and several speeches were forthcoming. On a vote being taken, the motion was defeated by 11 votes to 9.

The meeting held on February 21st was notable for some spirited exchanges in private business. When the minutes had been read a vote of 'censure was proposed on P. G. R. Dench for failing to make notes of the previous meeting. This was defeated by 14 votes to 13. A second vote of censure, proposed against the Committee for incompetence in the organisation of the forthcoming debate, was carried by 22 votes to 3. P. A. Lockwood was then called upon to propose the motion " That this House believes that superstition is a Good Thing." He made a short but humorous speech, dealing with common superstitions, and 21

stressing how much more interesting they made life. G. E. K. Reynolds, speaking against the motion, stated that superstition had a bad effect on uncivilised peoples, on the modern world, and on religion, for which reasons it should be stopped. F. N. Buckler then stated that superstition, which caused much amusement to civilised people, played a big part in the government of native peoples. G. Wilson, speaking fourth, again dwelt on the question of superstition in native races, stating that it had a bad effect, as was the case in the Middle Ages in Europe. Several amusing speeches were then made by members of the House, after which Lockwood summed up by answering his opponents' arguments ; the motion then being carried by 12 votes to 10.

On March 17th a Brains Trust meeting was held, along lines similar to those hallowed by the B.B.C. The Brains Trust was composed of R. R. L. Pryer, R. E. Dodd, J. A. Denison and D. G. Middleton, the Chairman being Question-Master. This meeting was well attended, and the Headmaster did us the honour of being present. A good selection of questions were asked, and the Brains Trust is to be congratulated on successfully grappling with the majority. One question, however, concerning the colour-scheme of dreams, caused a certain amount of discord between two of the " Brains."

Other questions were concerned with the various types of school, the colour of our Army's uniforms, the unpopularity of Jews, the justification for the name " Brains Trust," the definition of a " Classical " book, and a difficult zoological problem very successfully unravelled by Pryer. At the end of the meeting the Headmaster spoke, saying how well he thought the Trust had faced their ordeal and encouraging more meetings of the same type. There was no doubt that the innovation was a great success, and was much appreciated by the Society as a whole. One was impressed by the wide range and interesting nature of the large number of questions posed and the ready intelligence of the answers (genuinely impromptu) which were offered.

THE NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY. Committee: T. J. WALL, Esq. (Chairman), Dr. B. G. WHITMORE and R. E. DODD (Secretary).

The first meeting of the Society was called in order to elect a new chairman, and the proposal that Mr. Wall should 22

be offered the chair was unanimously carried. Later, in view of the increase in membership, it was decided that a committee should be formed, and Dr. Whitmore was invited to fill the third place.

At the second meeting two short lectures were given:

by R. E. Dodd—on " Smoke "—in which he dealt with the causes of the smoke nuisance and methods of its abatement, and by F. N. Buckler—on " Nutrition "—in which he explained the functions of the five classes of constituents of our food necessary for perfect health.

The next meeting introduced an innovation which was very successful. Three sound films were shown, and the School in general was invited to attend. The films were " Wood Ants," " The Private Life of the Gannets," and " Vitamins." The second of these is worthy of special mention, in view of the excellent photography.

Finally, at the last meeting, Mr. Wall gave an epidiascope lecture on " Animal Camouflage," an interesting subject anyhow which was rendered the more so by the obvious reflections on the necessity of the modern soldier to make himself and his weapons invisible.

As for next term's activities, it is felt that it would be straying from the original purpose of the Society if the majority of the lectures were not, in future, given by the members themselves. This, however, is a matter to be considered next term.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY. President: THE HEADMASTER. Chairman: MRS. BAIRD. Secretary: P. L. HORT. School House: R. S. F. Webber. Clifton Rise: R. E. Dodd.

Temple : P. G. R. Dench.

Librarian: J. P. Corry.

This term P. L. Hort was nominated as secretary in the place of G. Long, who has left the School. R. E. Dodd was elected as the Rise representative. It was decided that a new Glee Club should be formed for the study of more advanced work, a policy which was later justified by the excellence of the School Concert.

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There will be no regular meetings of the Glee Club. next term owing to the lack of time, but there will be some gramophone concerts and lectures on convenient occasions.

It is hoped that by degrees the School will obtain a wellstocked musical library, and J. P. Corry is to be congratulated on being appointed librarian for the Society.

Altogether we can feel more than satisfied with the great progress which has been made in the musical activity of the School.

THE HOUSE CONCERTS. The practice of holding House Concerts in the Easter Term has been continued, and the performances gave conclusive evidence that the idea is already well past the experimental stage. The quality of the productions was, on the whole, definitely higher, and one looks forward with confidence to still greater achievement in future years. The concerts revealed much latent talent and elicited unsuspected powers of original invention. It was particularly gratifying to note not infrequent flashes of cleverness which could raise the burlesques from the level of the merely laughable into the realm of genuine wit. There was evident, too, a greater smoothness in presentation which showed that much more attention than hitherto had been given to the vital work of production and rehearsal. We give below detailed " critiques " of each performance.

THE RISE CONCERT.

The Rise set a high standard when they presented their Concert to the School on Saturday, February, 14th. Perhaps its most striking feature was the efficient production of the various sketches and musical interludes. We experienced none of those painfully silent pauses between items, and, in addition, there was a welcome absence of obvious " padding " in the form of noisy, but nevertheless muffled, gramophone records. In retrospect, therefore, one feels that much of the credit for this concert is due to the excellent work of the " backroom boys."

A skit on the B.B:C. " Brains Trust " started the show, in which Dodd gave a very witty impression of an erudite professor who was eager to answer the questions before they were even asked. Murray and Penty next gave us a study in criminal psychology, which was followed by two 24

violin solos charmingly played by Hnik. The audience was very soon roaring with laughter at the ludicrous antics of the Long and the Short of the British Army (played by Ping and William P. Anelay) whilst travelling in a railway carriage. Ping gave his amatory instincts full play in endeavouring to come to terms with a skittish old spinster (J. E. Thompson). The obvious relish with which Anelay proceeded to read a magazine of doubtful propriety, and the equally obvious interest which this publication aroused in the mind of a presumably respectable parson (P. L. Hort), caused intense amusement in the audience.

Next came a day in the life of a regimental colonel, punctuated by inconsequential interruptions by Thompson (J. E.), in the guise of some radio or screen personality.

Ping is an ideal old colonel.

The longest turn of the evening was a play entitled " To-morrow Never Comes." It was well produced, and the actors are to be congratulated on their performance, particularly A. C. Brown. One criticism—final clinches, in which both actors are played by boys, are seldom convincing. The omission of such a climax would have greatly improved the play.

The last turn was a " smash hit." The attempts of a loud-mouthed film producer to put Macbeth over in a new way were a source of intense amusement to the School.

P. L. Hort's American vocabulary was most descriptive, whilst Lady Macbeth's wardrobe, ranging from silken nighties to multi-coloured afternoon frocks, was viewed with considerable interest and awe. Anelay, as a superannuated retainer, and several other minor characters, all contributed to the success of a clever and witty skit, which would have done justice to a tip-top London revue.

We left the Big Hall two hours after the curtain had first risen, and we may truthfully say that we enjoyed every minute of it. The concert was well produced, well balanced, and presented by a company of good actors. We congratulate the Rise.

SCHOOL HOUSE CONCERT.

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have appreciated Pryer's performance on the clarinet had it come later in the programme, but nevertheless he played it clearly and well. Middleton and Lockwood gave a good performance in a scene laid in Italy, the former's accent as the lackey Musso being especially good ; Lockwood was the mainstay in the " Works Wonders," when his treble " descant " roused the mirth of the School.

As a rule, singing is not a success in House Concerts, but contrary to this, School House had two very good items, 1 which were of the best in the whole performance. In the first they sang Negro songs, the singers suitably blacked out, and Pryer and Middleton gave a duet, the words of which were topical and extremely witty, and were fully appreciated. The second was a series of hilly-billy songs, sung in the traditional way, but with an unusual and original treatment. Two choristers sang, while the story was acted at the back of the stage under a very dim light, so that the audience saw only their silhouettes.

The piano piece chosen was the theme of the Warsaw Concerto, and Tee is to be congratulated on a very creditable effort. His interpretation was perhaps a little " wooden," but the main reason for this was probably a lack of practice.

To master this difficult piece would necessitate far more preparation than would be at the disposal of a " hard working " schoolboy!

Shooting was a predominant feature of the sketches, and, as invariably happens, the blank cartridges failed to go off at the crucial moment. On the whole this failing was covered up well, except that no one knew what had happened in the thriller when the lights went out. In our opinion, the presentation of this sketch, and many others, could have been improved considerably had more pains been spent on production. Several players were quite inaudible.

The Concert ended with a Bowery version of " Jack the Giant Killer," in which Lockwood's efforts kept the whole sketch going; he represented the American press, not only with a versatile camera, but also a very versatile twitch, in the end dying for the good cause. Shooting was plastered all over the sketch (not to mention the audience), but, as usual, true love (personified by Pryer (D. L.) and Caley) was triumphant and our ears were at last mercifully relieved of the revolver's crack and the machine gun's rattle.

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standard. The players tended rather to allow the interest of the audience to drop, owing to the length of time that elapsed between the sketches. They also lost the point of one or two of their sketches by allowing the climax to pass and then dropping the curtain on a distinct anti-climax.

But on the whole they succeeded in producing an amusing Concert, which was enjoyed not only by those who saw it, but also by those who presented it.

TEMPLE CONCERT Before the curtain rose on the Temple House Concert of 1942, there was a tendency to believe that Temple would be hard put to it to produce a concert " up to scratch," in view of the facts that it is such a young house, that it has so few opportunities for rehearsal, and that it had the misfortune ( ?) to draw last place of the term. However, the curtain had only risen for a short time before the audience realised that it was enjoying an extremely good and well-produced performance. All concerned deserve congratulations, as the whole show was of an extremely high quality.

The curtain rose on a " beauty " chorus fit to have graced a London stage. Their ballet dance was a great success, helped considerably by the apparently accidental troubles Wilson had with his skirt. From then on the show proceeded smoothly and well, and we were treated to a variety of sketches, ranging from the Royal Navy in action (at a dartboard) to an amazing creation, which, we were told, was inspired by a dream consequent on over-eating!

Bulmer's swing piano playing was enthusiastically received by the jazz fiends in the audience, the rhythm getting so " hot " that the drummer was forced to give up the ghost in " Tiger Rag." The finale consisted of a well organised pageant of St. Peter's School " history " (so we were informed), ranging from Ancient Egyptian days (this was most certainly news to us), through Roman, Elizabethan and Georgian times, to an imaginary scene at the St. Peter's of 2042, when H.S.C. was taken at the age of six months.

In short, congratulations to Temple on an excellent performance.

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J. T. C. NOTES. The School contingent thrived well this term and the best possible use was made of the weather. During the early part of the term snow made it impossible for any outdoor exercises, but N.C.O.s from the Infantry Training Centre , on the grenade, bren gun, and many other subjects, which gave variety to the parades.

Dress parades were held once every week during the afternoon, when valuable groundwork was provided for the Certificate "A" candidates. Sections 1 and 6 were left very largely to their section commanders, and the recruits were in general instructed by C.S.M. Puddick and their platoon commander.

We were fortunate in having fine weather on the 3rd' of March, when the termly field day took place. The contingent embussed for Strensall early in the morning, and after borrowing rifles and bren guns from the I.T.C. armoury, No. 7 Platoon staged an attack on No. 8 Platoon.

The situation was carefully explained by Captain Chamier (the J.T.C. liaison officer). The advance and attack were not, perhaps, too spectacular, possibly because the smoke screen was laid down before all was ready and consequently operations had to be speeded up. Anyhow, the position was at last taken and the attacking force had then to organise a defence system against the recruit platoon which acted' as a reserve for No. 8 Platoon. On the whole, the exercise was very instructive, and in his summing up, Captain Chamier showed that he was by no means dissatisfied with the performance. His chief criticism was that the section commanders had not enough control over the sections, but that in a school J.T.C. this was only to be expected. On returning to the barracks the contingent was shown round the " German Room " and also the Barrack Rooms, which impressed all greatly. After a haversack lunch in the spacious gymnasium, the contingent was told about and given practical experience of methods of signalling with the wireless and field telephone. The day was rounded off by a visit to the Motor Transport Depot. We were glad to see on the field day an Old Peterite, Lieutenant Fitten, who gave us many encouraging words and stimulated the keenness of all.

Near the end of the term the new war Certificate "A"' examination was taken. The first part, an individual 28

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examination, was taken by all boys who were over 15 years old. All the candidates were successful : Andrew, Barber, Barder, Border, Boulton, Calder, Dean, Denholm (D. H.), Drummond, Duffield, French (D. H.), Garth, Harnby, Harper, Huntley, Jefferson, Middleton (T.), Neville, Norris, Ormiston, Penniston, Pryer (D.), Reynolds (A. G.), Ringrose, Robson (P.), Ruben, Shardlow (A. J.), Tee, Thompson (J.), Walker (R. H.), Wicks, Young.

The second part, a Section Leading examination, was passed by Ruben, Denholm (D. H.) , Tee, Harnby, Huntley Penniston, Neville, Boulton, Harper, Andrew, Thompson (J.) and Calder. The candidates for this examination were all over 16. In general the Certificate "A" results were exceptionally good and all concerned are to be congratulated.

A. T. C. Throughout the past term the A.T.C. Flight has continued to progress in spirit and efficiency. Many and varied have been the subjects studied, and in certain branches of the syllabus a very high standard has been reached. This was particularly the case with navigation, the mainstay of the syllabus. The high standard obtained led the senior squad to take a test Initial Training Wing examination on our half-term " field day," and the results, for a first attempt, were gratifying. The junior squad (still known as the " recruits " has shown a great deal of keenness and is rapidly approaching proficiency examination standard.

Besides navigation, morse, drill, anti-gas work, and aircraft recognition, for which the epidiascope has proved invaluable, have been studied. During the term the Flight sent a team of eight to Archbishop Holgate's School to engage them in an aircraft recognition " bee." The contest was most exciting and enjoyable, although we lost by three points.

The universally bad weather forced us to abandon the idea of visiting R.A.F. stations this term. We must hope for better luck in the Summer. On the last parade of term, the Flight was inspected by Colonel Jones, District Inspecting Officer of the A.T.C. He told us that he was very pleased with what he saw, and congratulated the Flight on its turnout, enthusiasm, and steadiness on parade.

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Much interest has been aroused by the arrival of an Armstrong-Siddely " Panther " aero-engine. We have been promised the use of the old fives court as an " engine shop," and it is hoped to start regular classes on the motor before long.

With the longed-for arrival of better weather in the Summer months more open-air activity and visits to the R.A.F. may be anticipated, and thus it is with hope and confidence in its success that we greet the coming term.

HOME GUARD. Continuing its perpetually active existence, the School Home Guard Platoon has put in much good work this term, and we have every reason to be pleased with what has been achieved. The new members have all been fully equipped, and it is with justifiable pride that we can record that every person in the School above the age of 17 is now a volunteer member.

Training, particularly at the end of term, has been intensive, and we have participated in several exercises. In one large-scale exercise, involving the whole area, an " epic battle " (we believe this is what it is called) was fought between the platoon and a number of "enemy" Bren carriers outside the School gates, snowballs being the chief weapons.

Two carriers " destroyed " were allowed to the platoon, an achievement which filled us with pride.

At a later period in the term the School was attacked by two other platoons, who delivered a cunningly-executed assault, part of the " enemy " arriving in a civilian van and storming Platoon H.Q. Fighting then become so involved that a halt had to be called, but none the less this exercise was most useful and instructive.

Apart from exercises there have been other activities.

An afternoon was spent on the open ranges at Strensall, when the platoon did well at firing. About half-term, the platoon did a week of guard nights at Company Headquarters, and towards the end of term the platoon was inspected on parade by the Headmaster. Mr. Dronfield afterwards gave a short address. We would like to thank him here for the amount of interest he is showing in our work and the generous encouragement given.

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Next term, with the advent of the invasion season, training will be further intensified, and if it can continue in the same spirit as the past term we shall have good reason to be satisfied.

HOCKEY, 1942.

RETROSPECT. The memories of the prolonged frosts of the last two years gave us hope that if there were such a thing as meteorological justice, this year would see a full hockey programme carried out. However, hopes were dashed, and a hockey side of more than average ability saw its fixtures disappear once more.

Games were hastily arranged for the last month of term, and some chance was given the side to show its worth.

The Worksop game could not, unfortunately, be re-arranged, but good wins were obtained over Sheffield University, Bootham School and Leeds Corinthians.

The side was fortunate in having an able captain in Buckler, whose indefatigable and skilful stick work set a fine example. Frost was always prominent at centreforward, whilst Denison and Steele showed good defensive powers. Stratton, in goal, was really the find of the season ; he played some heroic games, notably that against Bootham.

It is hoped next year to arrange fixtures throughout the term in optimistic endeavour to combat the rigour of the York winter.

HOCKEY CHARACTERS. BUCKLER * (Captain). A very fine hockey player who, as centre-half, set a high example for the rest of the team. Tackles vigorously, shoots hard and straight, and is always up with the forwards and back with the defence.

DENISON * (Vice-Captain). Has been consistently reliable in his position as back all through the season. A remarkable tackler who leaves very little to be done.

Has been a great help to the side both off and on the playing field.

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FROST * (inside forward). Clever with his stick and very quick. Backs up well. Rather slow to hit in the circle, but can hit very hard when he wants. On the whole he has been a very reliable and valuable forward.

STEELE * (right half). A very resourceful half-back, whose stickwork is an example to others. Positions himself well, is a hard worker and always reliable.

HANSON * (left back). Relinquished his last year's position of goalie to become a very hard-working back.

Tackles strongly and very effectively. Is one of the hardest hitters of the side.

DAVISON * (right wing forward). Changed over this season from the left wing and has been a success. Once in. the circle he is a very good shot, and it is a pity he did not take the ball, on his own, into the circle more frequently.

STRATTON * (goal). He is the discovery of the season, He as in the past years has been unable to play. brought off several remarkable saves and retrieved many a situation lost by the backs.

COOKSON (left half). Tried very hard and improved considerably as the season progressed. He is a dogged tackler. He should learn to use the pass to the opposite wing more often.

LEIGH (inside forward). A useful player who has a good sense of position. Developed an understanding with his winger, but his passing and shooting could be speeded up.

CALEY (centre forward). Quite often he worked well with his inside forwards, but was sometimes too slow to use his position to the best advantage. Shooting rather wild.

REYNOLDS (left wing forward). Occupies a difficult position and has improved gradually through the season. Occasionally cut in with success, but generally' was content to centre from the wing. Stickwork and shooting rather slow.

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TABLE OF RESULTS.

Ist XI. Sat., Feb. 14th v.

Wed., Feb. 25th v.

Sat., Feb. 28th v.

Wed., Mar. 4th v.

Wed., Mar. 25th v.

York H.C. ... ...

Sheffield University Leeds Corinthians Bootham School ,...

I.T.C., Strensall ...

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Lost Won Won Won Lost

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House Matches.

1st XI—Semi-final : School House 2, Rise 0.

Final : School House 1, Temple 0.

2nd : School House 2, Temple 0.

Final : School House 7, Rise 1.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. YORK H.C.

Played at Home, Saturday, February 14th.

Result: St. Peter's School 2, York 3.

This was the first match of the season, and also the first time that the school had played on a grass pitch.

Against a fast side, containing a large number of Old Peterites, the School put up a very creditable performance and gave their opponents a hard game.

Play was very even during the first half. Both sides continued to attack in turn, although at the start of the game the School were definitely on top and gave the York defence several anxious moments. Shortly before half-time A. T. H. Wright scored for York after a furious and lengthy struggle in the School goalmouth. The score stood at 1-0 at half-time.

After the interval, York seemed to wake up and began to attack strongly. The School defence had not settled down again and consequently York were able to score two goals in quick succession. The first resulted from a shot from the York right wing, who had cut in on his own. The second goal followed soon afterwards—a hard shot from the back of the circle beating the School goalkeeper. The School fought back gamely after these setbacks, and play during the rest of the game was very even. The School managed to force several short corners, and from one of these Buckler was able to score a goal. The School's second goal was scored by Reynolds. Frost had a shot at goal. It was stopped. Reynolds followed the shot up, however, and had plenty of time to bang the ball into the back of the goal.

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The chief failing of the home side was that the players kept the ball too much to themselves, and that when they eventually did decide to pass the ball, they took too much time and made a simple operation appear very difficult.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY. Played at Home, Wednesday, February 25th.

Result: St. Peter's School 2, Sheffield University 0.

At the start Sheffield pressed hard, and during the first ten minutes of the game the School goal was once or twice in danger. Play then began to swing over in favour of the School, and the ball was frequently in the opponent's circle.

Here the School forwards wasted many an opportunity, but at last Frost found himself unmarked and scored with a hard shot. The School continued to have a monopoly of the ball, and any movement by the opposing forwards was soon checked by the fine play of the School halves and backs.

Half-time came with the School leading by one goal to nil.

After the interval Sheffield began to press hard and the School defence was kept busy. Here again, however, the Sheffield forwards did not shoot soon or hard enough to score, and the School, as in the first half, gradually wore them down and began once more to dominate the game.

This state of affairs prevailed until the final whistle, except for an occasional break through by a lone Sheffield forward.

Just before the end of the game, Buckler scored from a short corner, thus bringing the final score to 2-0 in favour of the home side.

A marked feature of the game was the inability of the forwards on both sides to shoot hard and straight when once in the circle. Special mention should be made of Buckler, Denison and Hanson, who were all on the top of their form.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. LEEDS CORINTHIANS. Played at Home, Saturday, February 28th.

Result: St. Peter's School 4, Leeds Corinthians 1.

The School were on the top of their form for this match and, although the first goal was scored before the Leeds goalkeeper arrived, there is little doubt that the home team 34

deserved every goal that was scored. Leeds attacked strongly at the start of the game, but the School defence remained intact. After about five minutes' play, Caley picked up a hard clearance from one of the School backs and passed the ball to Davison on the right wing. Davison cut in on his own, reached the edge of the circle, and immediately put the ball into an empty goal. The Leeds goalkeeper arrived almost immediately afterwards, and thereupon play became more even. The ball now began to move about a lot and both sides had their share of attacking.

The defences remained on top, however, and both sets of forwards seemed unable to shoot hard when in the circle.

Just before half-time the School scored again. Caley had a hard shot at goal, but the Leeds goalkeeper managed to get his pads in the way. The ball bounded back to Reynolds, whose shot, following so swiftly after the first, completely beat the goalkeeper. At half-time the School were two goals ahead.

During the second half, most of the play took place in the Leeds half, and the home side were definitely in the ascendancy. The third goal came a few minutes after the resumption of play, when Caley received the ball after a hard centre from Davison, gave it to Frost, who scored with a grand shot. This goal stirred the Leeds side to great efforts, but the School defence was playing well and Leeds were unable to press home their attacks. Once more the School resumed the offensive, and Buckler, finding himself unmarked in the circle, scored the fourth and last goal for the School. Shortly before full time the Corinthians made a great effort and Ray, eluding the School defenders within the circle, crashed the ball past Stratton's head and into ,

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Played away, Wednesday, March 4th.

Result : St. Peter's School 1, Bootham 0.

Although the School team had not played together for some considerable time, and although the condition of the ground left much to be desired, there was no excuse for the poor and disappointing exhibition which was provided by the School team.

On the whole, the game was very even, and both sides got a fair share of the ball. The School attacked strongly 35

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at the start of the match, but were unable to press home their attacks. Time and again the Bootham backs cleared and set their forwards in motion, who often looked dangerous.

They were always checked by the School defence, in which Stratton played a leading part. On several occasions he effdcted a clearance after the backs had been completely beaten, and at other times his remarkable eye enable him to bring off some equally remarkable clearances. The only goal of the match came when Buckler, following up an attack by the School forwards, checked an attempted clearance and immediately shot hard and true past the unsighted Bootham goalkeeper. Soon afterwards the school goal had a narrow escape, when the ball hit the crosspost of the goal after the defence had been completely beaten. Thence, until half-time, the game developed into a series of ineffectual attacks by both sets of forwards.

The second half was merely a replica of the first, with both sides insisting upon hitting the field instead of the ball. The Bootham attacks were often rendered useless by the tendency of their forwards to get off-side. The School defence played well on the whole and managed to keep their goal intact—but not without a little help from the halfbacks.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. I.T.C., STRENSALL. Played away, Wednesday, March 25th.

Result : I.T.C. 2, St. Peter's School 0.

The School were, unfortunately, deprived of the services of three regular members of the team for this match, but nevertheless the substitutes played well against their fast and experienced opponents.

The I.T.C. attacked strongly at the beginning of the game, and the School defence was subjected to a stern test.

The Army side eventually scored when their right wing broke through into the circle and scored with a low, hard shot.

Undaunted by this setback, the School continued to improve their play, and the game became more even. Play went from one end of the field to the other, each side attacking in turn. The School attacks were continually broken up, however, chiefly because of erratic passing between the wings and the inside forwards. This failing, although to a lesser degree, also characterised the play of the opposing forwards, and there was no further score before half-time.

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The I.T.C. attacked strongly after the interval, but the School defence held. The halves, now getting into their stride, began to feed the forwards much better, who were now taking the ball much further into the opponent's half.

A weakness in the centre, however, enabled the Army backs to clear regularly, and the School backs were often called upon to deal with dangerous movements arising out of such hard and swift clearances. Half way through the second half the I.T.C. right wing broke through, passed to his inside left, who had plenty of time to put the ball past Stratton in goal. During the time which remained the School tried hard to score, but all their attacking movements lacked finish.

SCHOOL HOUSE I v. RISE I.

Result: School House 2, Rise 0.

At first there appeared to be little to choose between the two sides, but gradually the School House got on top and soon began to attack. Swinging the ball about with commendable skill, the House forced the Rise to be continually on the defensive, and only stout work by the Rise halves and backs kept their goal and circle inviolate. The first goal came after about fifteen minutes' play, when Caley, taking the ball down the field, passed it on to Davison, who scored with a hard, low shot. The Rise revived somewhat after this setback, and they began to attack strongly. The House defence held firm, however, and even when the Rise did get in the circle their shooting was feeble and erratic..

The House led by one goal at half-time.

Play became more even after the interval, but the School House were still the better side. Both sides were now playing a lot better, and some clever passing and stickwork was to be seen. Many a good movement finished badly, however, and the two goalkeepers must often have been astounded at their luck. Shortly before full time the School House forced a short corner. From this, Buckler scored the second goal for his side. The game ended soon afterwards, leaving the School House worthy victors by two goals to. nil.

TEMPLE HOUSE I v. SCHOOL HOUSE I. Result : School House 1, Temple House 0.

Perhaps the chief characteristics of all House Hockey matches are the unbridled enthusiasm which they arouse,.

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and the fact that each side is generally dependent upon the brilliant efforts of one or two outstanding players.

This match, however, proved to be an exception to the general rule. It was a hard and keenly contested game, in which each player gave of his utmost and often rivalled the standard of play set by the accepted " stars " of the game.

School House took the initiative immediately after the bully-off, and except for some infrequent sorties into the School House half, Temple were constantly upon the defensive throughout the game. The vigour and strength of the School House attack, however, was generally met with success by a dour and steadfast Temple defence. Many a time did Davison, Caley and Leigh find themselves on the edge of the Temple circle, but somehow or other the Temple backs always managed to clear the ball. At last, however, the School House scored. From a corner taken by Davison, Buckler, after first being checked, had a second shot and put the ball past Amos into the Temple goal. Temple answered with their only serious attack, but the School House defence held out, and when half-time came School House were once more attacking.

In the second part of the game both centre-halves managed to get through a lot of hard work for their sides.

Buckler played his usual good game, and his energetic play provided a powerful support to the School House forwards.

Walker, the Temple centre-half, while possibly employing less orthodox methods, often broke up a School House attack, and was an outstanding member of the Temple side.

Play in the second half was confined almost entirely to the Temple half of the field, and the frequent melees in the Temple circle aroused great excitement, which abated only when Denison or Bodington achieved the all-important clearance. Late in the game the Temple forwards broke into the circle, but only to put the ball wide of the goal. The final whistle went with School House still in the lead and in the attack, but still unable to pierce the Temple defence a second time. He who attacks invariably beats even the best defender.

SCHOOL HOUSE II v. TEMPLE HOUSE II. Result: School House 2, Temple House 0.

The match started, as most games of this type do, with plenty of striking but little connecting. As the game 38

progressed, however, some semblance of constructive play became evident, and Penniston achieved some purposeful, if rather lofty, drives. The School House attacked from the beginning, and a prolonged melee took place in the Temple circle. The Temple defenders resisted strongly, but suddenly, in the space of a few minutes, the two goals of the match were scored in quick succession, Penniston scored the first with a well-timed drive from the edge of the circle, and Goodman scored the next by hitting the ball through a confused mixture of feet and sticks.

During the second half Temple attacked persistently and forced the School House to concede a number of short corners. The Temple forwards could never get in a good shot, however, and their attacks were never concluded successfully. Play in the second half was very even, and no more goals were scored before the end of the match.

SCHOOL HOUSE II v. RISE II. Result: School House 7, Rise 1.

Once again the standard of Hockey was low, but the School House hit the ball harder and to better effect than the Rise, who rarely showed any signs of combination. Play in the first half was very even, although the Rise were more often on the defensive than their opponents. Soon after the start the School House scored their first goal after a prolonged scramble in the Rise circle. After this the Rise immediately went into the attack and soon scored an equalising goal. There was no further score until shortly before half-time, when the School House once again took the lead.

The second half brought along a completely different state of affairs. The Rise defence collapsed completely, and the School House side entirely dominated the game. Consequently, they scored five more goals, and this number would have been greater but for the dangerous and erratic shooting of their forwards. The only player worthy of mention was Penniston. Although he was obviously a golfer before he was a hockey player, he at least hit the ball hard and got it moving.

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BOATING. The Boating during the Easter term has, on the whole, been more enjoyable than for some years past. At the beginning of term rumours were abroad in boating circles that a new tub had been bought, and when, a fortnight later, they were confirmed and a new tub, of the most luxurious type, was delivered at the school, boaters could have been seen staring at it with amazed but appreciative eyes. A new set of oars also helped to reinforce our depleted sets.

The river during the term has been good to us, and only on one occasion has it flooded. Nevertheless, many cold trips have been endured. In our opinion, the standard of boating in the School is improving. The quality of the rowing in the inter-House races was the best for many years, and the number of boys wishing to learn has increased considerably, as was evident from the number of St. Peter's Fours on the river. Both the Rise and School House have had three fours regularly on the river for the first time in House boating for three years. These crews, most of them beginners at the start of the season, have made great progress.

We would conclude this brief note with an expression of our thanks to Mr. R. S. Sickle, 0.P., who undertook the coaching of the Temple crews throughout the term and whose efforts produced excellent results.

INTER-HOUSE RESULTS. 1st Division—Semi-final: Rise beat Temple easily..

Final: Rise beat School House by 2i lengths.

2nd Division—Semi-final: Rise beat Temple by 2 lengths.

Final : School House beat Rise by 3 feet.

THE 1st DIVISION BOAT RACES. The semi-final was rowed on Friday, March 13th, between the Rise and Temple. The day was dull, with a 40

fair wind blowing, and Dench, winning the toss, chose for Temple the Railway side. The Rise got a poor start, and the Temple crew held their own for the first 100 yards, when the Rise settled down and began to draw ahead. They continued to gain, in the end finishing up with a lead of about six lengths. Course: Boathouse to Lendal. Time: 4 mins. 26 secs.

CREWS—Rise: R. E. Dodd (bow), W. H. Ping (2), P. L. Hort (3), A. C. Brown (stroke), W. P. Anelay (cox).

Temple: J. D. Ward (bow), A. Calder (2), A. L. Wyman (3), P. R. G. Dench (stroke), D. Harker (cox).

The final was rowed on Saturday, March 14th, between School House and the Rise, and there was a great deal of tension, as the crews were very evenly matched. It was a very fine sunny day. The Rise won the toss and chose the Railway side. School House got a poor start but did not loose much by it, the Rise only leading by a canvas to the diving boards. In turning the course both coxes nearly fouled each other, but quickly disentangled themselves. The Rise crew " gave her ten" through Scarborough Bridge and gained about a length. Through the Bridge the School House crew were obviously labouring, but managed to pull themselves together for a spurt at the finish. But the Rise had gained too great a lead and passed the post two and a half lengths in front. Course: Boathouse to Lendal. • Time: 4 mins. 15 secs.

CREWS—Rise: R. E. Dodd (bow), W. H. Ping (2), P. L. Hort (3), A. C. Brown (stroke), W. P. Anelay (cox).

School House: R. L. Miller (bow), M. M. Barker (2), R. R. L. Pryer (3), R. J. McKinlay (stroke), R. H. Walker (cox).

THE 2nd DIVISION BOAT RACES.

The semi-final was rowed on Monday, March 23rd, between the Rise and Temple. The day was fine and sunny,.

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and there was little difference in the sides, but in winning the toss, the Rise chose the Railway side. Temple got a good start compared with the Rise and were soon half a length in the lead. After the Boathouse the Rise crew began to settle down and draw ahead to win by two lengths.

Course : Wall-end to Diving Boards. Time : 2 mins. 55 secs.

CREWS—Rise: G. D. Smith (bow), D. C. Thompson (2), J. P. Corry (3), T. F. Morris (stroke), W. H. Gaitskell (cox). _ Temple : P. B. Young (bow), D. A. Harker (2), P. J. Coward (3), R. B. Wharldall (stroke), V. B. Gregory (cox).

The final was rowed on Wednesday, March 25th, after many postponements. The day could not have been better from the racing point of view, and, winning the toss, School House chose the Railway side. Both crews got poor starts, but soon settled down, the Rise being about a canvas in front at the Boathouse. After this School House increased their rate of striking and gradually caught up and,gained a slight lead. In the middle of the course both coxes were extremely excited and nearly rammed each other, but managed to clear. In doing this the Rise lost half a length and started to go all out to the finishing post, now barely 50 yards away. The School House crew pulled together magnificently, as did the Rise crew in a great effort to catch up, but the School House kept their small lead to win by only three feet.

This grand race provided a fitting close to a very successful term's boating. Course: Wall-end to Diving Boards. Time: 2 mins. 30 secs.

CREWS School House : I. M. Ormiston (bow), T. C. Middleton (2), P. Penniston (3), D. H. Denholm (stroke), P. J. Denholm (cox).

Rise: G. D. Smith (bow), D. C. Thompson (2), J. P. Corry (3), T. F. Morris (stroke), W. H. Gaitskell (cox).

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SQUASH. The School team played three matches during this term, and won two of them. The two victories were over the Staff and Leeds Grammar School. In each case our opponents were sadly in need of practice—Leeds Grammar School not even winning a game. In the Staff match, we were glad to have the opportunity of playing against Sub-Lieutenant Cooper, who was on leave at the School.

Easily the best and most enjoyable match of the term was against the R.A.F., Linton. Although it was last, all the games were most interesting to watch, and the standard of play was high. Hort was the only one who won his game, but the rest of the team provided their opponents with many an exciting moment.

TABLE OF RESULTS. SCHOOL MATCHES. Won 3-1 School v. Staff ...

Lost 1-4 School v. R.A.F., Linton ...

Won 4-0 School v. Leeds G.S. HOUSE MATCHES. Semi-Final: Rise beat Temple 2-1 Final: School House beat Rise 2-1

ATHLETICS. Short as was the time at our disposal, we can look back upon a successful season. We were favoured, on the whole, with excellent weather, the enthusiasm for Standards, admirably encouraged by the House Captains, showed a great improvement on last year, and with it came, naturally, an improvement in the standard of performance. The one great regret is that in such a short time there is no opportunity for coaching and team-building, and we look forward to the time when we shall be able to make the best of the enthusiasm and talent for Athletics which undoubtedly exists in the School.

In the Standards competition, Rise finished ahead with an average of 9.06 points per boy; Temple were second with 8.3, and School House third with 7.17—despite an excellent 43

turn-out. It was possible to give at least two attempts at each standard, and it is interesting to note that whilst last year 74 high standards were gained, this year the number was 94, including those of ten boys who gained four or more. Outstanding were the achievements of Penniston and McKinlay, who gained 7 and 6 high standards respectively.

When we eventually worked out the totals, it seemed as if we were to have as exciting a struggle on Sports Day as last year, for on paper it seemed that the Rise and Temple teams would be well matched. The morning of March 30th was wet, but the weather cleared at mid-day, leaving the track almost perfect. As last year, each House entered a team of two boys for each event, and after the first few events it was obvious that Temple, were not able to hold Rise, who quickly built up a commandi ng lead. The interest soon switched to the heroic attempts of School House to overtake Temple, and it was only by winning the last event— the Junior Relay—that they managed to bring their total to within 11 points of Temple's—an excellent performance.

Of individuals we shall say little. Cookson, the Captain of Athletics, never reached his own high standard, but that does not detract from the skill and judgment which Davison used to beat him in the Mile and Half-Mile. Davison, one of the outstanding athletes of the year, showed his versatility by winning the 100 Yards, too. McKinlay did well to win the 220, 440 and Long Jump. Hart was outstanding amongst the Intermediates, winning the 100, HalfMile and Long Jump. He has an extremely fast action, and will do well if he continues to take his running seriously.

Penniston, after doing so well in Standards, rather disappointed us on Sports Day—he won the 220 and the 440.

Probably the best Junior performance was that of Haysey, who won the Long Jump, 220 and 440. He has the makings of an excellent athlete.

Mention could be made of many more who promise well but did not do themselves justice ; there is a large number of potential athletes in the School, and it is largely to their credit that the general standard of attainment on Sports Day was higher than last year's. To quote one example, the Relay teams of this year knocked an average of about five seconds off last year's times.

Finally, a word of thanks to our groundsman for the excellent track he prepared for us : it contributed in no small measure to the success of our programme.

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Mrs. J. E. Cookson, mother of the Captain of Athletics, presented the Shield and other trophies after the Sports.

The result of the inter-House competition was :... 3011 points ... 255 points ... 2531 points

1-Rise ...

2-Temple 3-School House

The detailed results are given in the following table :

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First 5 points, Second 3 points, Third 2 points, Fourth I point.

1. Inter. Mile.-1, Ringrose (T.) ; 2, Penniston (S.) ; 3, Hart (R.); 4, Duffield (R.); 1 mins 26 secs.

2. Senior Mile.-1, Davison (S.) ; 2, Cookson (R.) ; 3, Harper (T.) ; 4, Wyman (T) ; 5 mins. 10# secs.

3. Senior 100.-1, Davison (S.); 2, Brown (R.) ; 3, Dodd (R.) ; 4, Dawson (T.); 111 secs.

4. Inter. 100.-1, Hart (R.) ; 2, Ringrose (T.) ; Lambert (T.) ; 4, Price (R.); 111 secs.

5. Junior 100.-1, Gillgrass (S.) ; 2, Ward (T.) ; 3, Marx (R.) ; 4, Shepherd (R.) ; 11# secs.

6. Junior Long Jump.-1, Haysey (R.) ; 2, Shepherd (R.) ; 3, Clark (T.) ;

4, Knowlson (S.) ; 15 ft. 4 ins.

High Jump.-1, Dodd (R.) ; 2, Davison (S.) ; 3, Buckler (S.); 4, Dawson (T.) ; 4 ft. 111 ins.

S. Inter. 4-Mile.-1, Hart (R.) ; 2, Ringrose (T.) ; 3, Penty (R.) ; 4, Reynolds (T.) ; 2 min. 204 secs.

9. Senior 4-mile.-1, Davison (S.) ; 2, Cookson (R.) ; 3, Reynolds (T.) ; 4, Harper (T.) ; 2 min. 14 secs.

10. Senior 220.-1, McKinlay (S.); 2, Denison (T.) ; • 3, Brown (R.) ; 4, Denholm (S.); 251 secs.

11. Inter. 220.-1, Penniston (S.) ; 2, Duffield (R.); 3, Norris (T.) ; 4, • Lambert (T.) ; 261 secs.

4, Marx Haysey (R.); 2, Gillgrass (S.); 3, Ward (T.) ; Junior 220.-1, 12.

(R.) ; 271 secs.

13. S. Long Jump.-1, McKinlay (S.) ; 2, Dawson (T.); 3, Brown (R.) ; 4, Buckler (S.) ; 18 ft. 41 ins.

14. I. High Jump.-1, Sheriff (T.); 2, Norris (T.) ; 3, Penniston (S.); 4, Duffield (R.); 4 ft. 8 ins.

15. J. Cricket Ball.-1, McKinney (S.); 2, Stratton' (S.); 3, Rodger (Rh) ; 4, Clark (T.) ; 57 yds. 2 ft. 9 ins.

16. Senior 440.-1, McKinlay (S.); 2, Reynolds (T.) ; 3, Denison (T.) and Cookson (R.) ; 58# secs.

17. Inter. 440.-1, Penniston (S.); 2, Ringrose (T.); 3, Duffield (R.); 4, Penty (R.) ; 61 secs.

18. Junior 440.-1, Haysey (R.) ; 2, Gillgrass (S.) ; 3, Ward (T.) ; 4, Shepherd (R.); 64# secs.

19. I. Long Jump.-1, Hart (R.) ; 2, Sheriff (T.) ; 3, Wilson (T.) ; 4, Robson (R.) ; 15 ft. 2 ins.

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20. J. High Jump.-1, Smith (S.); 2, McKinney (S.) and Weighill (T.); 4, Garbutt (T.); 4 ft. 3 ins.

21. Junior Relay.-1, Rise; 2, House; 85t secs.

22. Inter. Relay.-1, Rise; 2, Temple; 81+ secs.

23. Senior Relay.-1, House; 2, Rise; 76+ secs.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. Another Easter term with prolonged frost and snow!

But we are glad to say with no epidemics. In fact, the health of the boys throughout the term has been exceptionally good, and we wonder whether this is partly due to the special bottled milk that all the boarders and many day boys are taking at School in break.

There has been little Football owing to the weather, but boys have had grand games in the snow, and sliding, tobogganing, and skating have been popular. Mr. Walshaw took the opportunity of holding more Scout meetings and a good many Scouts passed various tests.

Sergt.-Major Puddick was again able to give boxing lessons, we are glad to say, and a very interesting Tournament was held on Wednesday, March 25th, in the Gym. Dr. Macpherson very kindly again acted as Referee, and .Mr. G. F. Jackson and Mr_. R. S. Bickle, 0.P., were Judges.

Mr. J. R. Walshaw was Timekeeper and Mr. A. W. Ping made the announcements. Sergeant Armitage, of the A.P.T.C., thanked Dr. Macpherson for his good offices and supported his comments on the good standard of boxing and the evenly matched contests.

The first signs of the coming of Spring were all much later than usual this year, and we give the following dates :First Winter Aconite, 11th March ; first Lesser Celandine, 16th March ; first Coltsfoot, 18th March. We record also that a Kestrel was seen hovering over St. Olave's grounds on February 10th.

The Olavites have been most appreciative of the very successful House Concerts given during the term, and would like to congratulate the producers and the performers on such varied and entertaining fare.

We were very pleased to see a good number of Olavites doing their bit in the high class School Concert, given on 46

the last Saturday of term. Sincere thanks are due to Mrs. Baird for the untiring trouble she took with us.

It is said that the applications for new boys to enter St. Olave's for the Summer Term have been so large that the limit has been reached for the term. This is a new record!

BOXING TOURNAMENT. The results were as follows :1.

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M. Flint beat D. Coverdale (2 rounds).

J. Rymer beat A. Wood (2 rounds).

C. Ryder beat P. Jenkins (3 rounds).

P. Jackson beat P. Gray (3 rounds).

E. Kaiser beat R. Atkinson (3 rounds).

R. Gibson beat R. Thompson (3 rounds).

S. Amos beat J. Fenton (3 rounds).

J. Metcalfe beat J. Stuart (3 rounds).

D. Sim lost to G. Baker (3 rounds).

D. Oliver drew with C. Moore (3 rounds).

L. Edinger lost to R. Dobson (3 rounds).

J. Dench lost to P. Gowen (3 rounds).

I Macpherson beat R. Davidge (3 rounds).

J. Dook beat H. Dixon (3 rounds).

A. McColm beat J. Amos (3 rounds).

W. Andrews beat F. Newdick (3 rounds).

Seconds: D. Reavley, P. Arnott, D. Hardisty, R. Hutchinson. Instruetor: Sergt.-Major D. F. Puddick.

VALETE (March, 1942).

C. R. Moore.

D. R. Reavley (to School House).

SALVE (January, 1942).

B. C. Spillard (Day Boy).

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ST. OLAVE'S GAMES. Unfavourable weather conditions limited our exercise to long-distance " runs " for the greater part of the term.

When the grounds were fit, Boarders and Day Boys resumed hostilities on the Rugger field and finished all square.

Colours were awarded to Dixon, Macpherson, Reavley, Tate, Davidge, Newdick, Hardisty and Moreton.

ST. OLAVE'S SCOUTS. We have enrolled a large number of new Scouts this term, and the troop is now probably as large as it has ever been.

Tate is to be congratulated on winning his Second Class Badge; several others have made great progress in this direction.

Apart from an afternoon in the snow, outdoor activity has been restricted, but we have found plenty to occupy us indoors. The most amusing of these occasions was when each patrol presented a One-Act Play.

The Patrol Competition, revived this term, stands as follows : 1, Curlews (36) ; 2, Peewits (30) ; 3, Owls (29) ; 4, Wood Pigeons (27) ; 5, Hawks (20).

ST. OLAVE'S CUBS. Like everything else this term, Cub activities have been rather restricted owing to the bad weather. The Cub but became uninhabitable and all our meetings were held in J I and II form-room. Space was limited, but we have had an exciting time learning the Jungle dances and playing a variety of indoor games. Several Cubs have passed tests and are well on the way to their First Star, and we should all like to congratulate Hopkins on gaining his Second Star.

The Inter-Six 'Competition was a close contest this term between the Red and Yellow Sixes, and the Red just managed to keep its place at the top by one mark. The Green Six was third and Blue fourth.

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EDITORIAL NOTICES. The Peterite " is the magazine of St. Peter's School, York, and is conducted by the boys. he Editors solicit literary contributions and general correspondence from past and present Peterites.

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