Rugby Football

2nd Division Semi-finals

Course : Wall End to the Diving Boards.

These followed soon after the 1st Division semi-finals, Temple rowing School House first. Having won the toss, Temple took the far side. Just after the start School House caught two crabs which put them about three lengths behind. They did their best to catch up, but could only reduce Temple's lead to two and a half lengths.

Manor lost the toss to the Rise, who took the far side. The Rise had a slight lead at the beginning, but the Manor, a much heavier crew, soon caught them up and then went ahead to win by a length.

As is usual in the 2nd Division races the coxing was not very good.

1st Division Final

This was rowed at 5-45.

Course : Wall End to Lendal Bridge.

School House won the toss and chose the far side, but the Temple crew got a good start and was soon two and a half lengths ahead. As a result of a " ten " by Temple on the corner before Scarborough Bridge, School House were able to catch up only half a length in the current under the bridge. Temple kept the lead and then increased it in the take-in to two and a half lengths.

2nd Division Final

Course : Wall End to the Diving Boards.

Temple won the toss and chose the far side. In spite of the valiant efforts of the Temple boat, the weight of the Manor began to tell half-way through the course, and Manor won by two and a half lengths.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Rugger, confined to the first few weeks of the term, suffered much from unplayable conditions imposed by the weather. Only two matches could be played, of which accounts are given below.

A team took part for the first time for many years in the Public Schools " Seven-a-side " Competition at the Old Deer Park in the Easter holidays. It was unfortunate that C. S. Shepherd, the captain, was prevented from playing by illness. The team lost to Mill Hill, 6-3, in the first round, and it is possible that Shepherd's presence might have turned the scales.

CHARACTERS

TOMLINSON : Full-back. A young and promising player who should be really first-class with a little more experience. HARDISTY : Wing three-quarter. An awkward player to bring down. A little " stiff " as an all-round footballer, but he is improving. BOYES : Centre three-quarter. He does not possess the robust physique of the true centre, but he knows how to get the opposition on the wrong foot, and to make an opening. CLARK (Vice-Captain) : Centre three-quarter. One of the straightest and most dangerous runners the School has had for some time. Has been of invaluable service in attack and defence. BAKER : Wing three-quarter. Very good in defence. He runs strongly, but his methods of attack lack originality. GRAHAM : Fly-half. A resourceful player with real football brains. Has a tendency at present to have " off " days. MACPHERSON : Scrum-half. The best player in this position we have had for years. He has everything that a scrum-half of his age should have, except sureness of kick.

REAVLEY : A " tough " forward who is at his best in the loose. DOOK : A much improved player. A good dribbler and an excellent place-kick. DRUMMOND : A hard-working forward with the stamina to keep him well up with the ball. Always to the front in the loose. DENISON : He has his " off " moments, but at his best he has put in some good work. NEWDICK : A thoroughly competent and vigorous wing-forward. He is always in the thick of things. ROGER : Has developed into a really strong and dangerous forward now that he is more conversant with the game. WILSON : A useful " hooker " with plenty of grit, who has filled in a gap at three-quarters admirably on occasions. SHEPHERD (Captain) : At wing-forward he has never let up for a moment.

An inspiration to the side, and a pack-leader who is not afraid to use his voice to good effect. GRIFFITHS : Developing into a very sound forward. FRANK : Wing three-quarter. Came into the side in the Easter term. A young player with speed and dash. Tackles well. RIGNALL : Played in the Easter term as a useful substitute in the centre and at back, and showed much improved form. Rather slow off the mark, but has a good eye for an opening.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS " SEVEN-A-SIDE " TOURNAMENT

This year, for the first time, the School sent a team to the Old Deer Park, Richmond, to compete in the Public Schools " Seven-a-side " Rugger Tournament organised by Rosslyn Park Football Club.

The School were drawn against Mill Hill, a fact which immediately produced difficulties, in that their colours were exactly the same as our own. The result was that the School played in white and Mill Hill in their own colours. This and the unfortunate fact that Shepherd, Captain of Rugger, was unable to play owing to illness were the first things which went wrong.

From the minute the whistle went, it was apparent that it was going to be a hard game. Although the School easily held their own in the " loose," Mill Hill were superior in the set scrum, which naturally gave them more opportunity. This was unfortunate, for among the backs they had nobody to equal us, and had we had more frequent possession of the ball, the MacphersonClark—Hardisty combination would have proved all-powerful.

The game opened with much loose forward play following a perfect " scissors " movement by Clark and Macpherson, whose return pass was intercepted. Then came the first Mill Hill try following their only good threequarter movement of the game. Just before half-time Mill Hill scored a very lucky try when a forward got round on the blind side.

After half-time the School, as usual, seemed to wake up, and for the rest of the game they were " on top " all the time. From a set-scrum in our own " 25 " Clark cut through, which he was able to do every time he got the ball, and raced up the field, until half-way inside their " 25 " he was caught by their winger, and so passed to Reavley, who went on to score the try Nithich Drummond failed to convert.

The game was resumed and the School pressed continuously. Mill Hill produced only three more movements, all of which, however, looked dangerous, for the ball got out to the wing, who seemed to have a clear run, but every time Hardisty appeared and brought him down with some really fine tackling. This shows how unfortunate it was that the ball never reached Hardisty, who had the speed of everybody on the field. 25

The game, however, was an enjoyable one, and should prove to be a great experience for those taking part in future years.

Final score : St. Peter's 3 points, Mill Hill 6 points.

Team : B. Tomlinson, D. Hardisty, W. J. Clark, I. S. Macpherson, D. C. Drummond, F. N. Newdick, D. R. Reavley. Reserve : E. A. K. Denison.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. YORK R.U.F.C. Result : St. Peter's 0, York 9 points

Conditions this term differed greatly from last term. The weather has been wetter and the resulting muddy surface less favourable to three-quarter play.

In no match was this more evident than in our fixture with York. From the outset the prevailing muddy conditions made the game a struggle between the opposing packs. The York pack were heavier, and in the end their superior weight began to tell, the School pack hanging on grimly to prevent a larger score.

York, quick to realise their superiority forward, confined their play to forward rushes. At half-time the score was 3 points to nil.

In the second half play was again confined mostly to the School half, and both the packs had a strenuous time. The School did penetrate the York " 25 " on one occasion, only to drop a pass, which mistake gave York another try. Shortly afterwards the York wing forced his way over in the corner for another try, completing their 9 points.

Although beaten on points, the School team, the forwards especially, acquitted themselves well against heavier and more experienced players.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. LINTON R.A.F. Result : St. Peter's 0, Linton 13 points

Our own pitch being unfit, we were entertained at Linton.

Conditions here were similar to when we played York, the only difference being a very high wind blowing straight down the pitch.

Losing the toss, we had to play the first half into the wind, and this, no doubt, had something to do with the result, for in this first half the home team scored all their points.

Again the game developed into a fierce struggle between the forwards, but there was more three-quarter play than in our previous match.

In the second half, the School attacked steadily and kept play in their opponents' half, and although not actually scoring they came very near to doing so.

We enjoyed this match more than our previous one, possibly because the forwards did not completely monopolise the play.

SQUASH

Squash has again been a very popular pastime this term, and there have been squash ladders in all the boarding houses.

The inter-house squash matches produced some good, fast games. In the semi-finals, School House beat Temple, 2-0, Forsythe beating Denison, 3-0, and Hudson beating Boyes, 3-0. The third strings did not play. The Manor beat the Rise, 3-0, Oliver beating Sykes, 3-0, Dook beating Rayson, 3-0, and Graham beating Rodger, 3-0.

In the final the Manor beat School House, 3-0. Oliver (Manor) beat Forsythe (School House), 9-1, 9-4, 9-2. Dook (Manor) beat Hudson (School House), 9-6, 9-4, 9-3. Graham (Manor) beat Macpherson (School House), 9-3, 2-9, 9-6, 9-4.

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The number of boys wishing to take boxing this term was a great increase on previous years—perhaps too great to allow for adequate individual instruction and the polishing of style. This, possibly, was the reason why we saw rather more pluck than skill in the inter-house contest at the end of term. Once again this year the Headmaster gave permission for members of the boxing class to go to see the finals of the Northern Command competitions, on Friday, 1st March, a privilege which was much appreciated.

The semi-finals of the inter-house tournament were fought on Tuesday, 26th March, when some very spirited bouts were seen. The finals were held on the following Saturday, 30th March. School House, with five bouts, retained the Boxing Cup, with Temple runners-up with four bouts. Manor (three bouts) were third, and Rise last with two bouts. As we have said, the contests revealed plenty of pluck. This was especially so in the Hall—Gibson fight and the match between Graham and Rignall ; but perhaps the best bout of the evening was the Matthews—Drummond contest. The audience was treated to an excellent display of boxing. Matthews, leading with his right, soon had Drummond puzzled and was able to keep a stronger and more experienced opponent at a safe distance.

The contests were refereed by Capt. Hartnall, a visitor to whom our thanks are due, and the judges were Mr. R. F. Harding and Mr. D. K. Crews. We were glad to have our old friend Sgt.-Major Puddick with us again, acting as timekeeper. R.S.M. Power was M.C. We appreciated R.S.M. Power's efforts in procuring the new boxing ring, which was erected in the Hall for the occasion. A raised ring, properly constructed, has long been needed, and the bouts were fought with a sense of security not hitherto experienced.

The details of the competition are as follows :— Under 6 st. 7 lbs. SEMI-FINALS r Griffiths, J. C. (S.H.) beat FINALS I. Holmes, D. (M.) Griffiths, J. C. (S.H.) beat Amos, S. (R.) beat J Amos, S. (R.) Dawson (T.) 6 st. 7 lbs.-7 st. Gibson (M.) beat Gibson (M.) beat Hull (T.) Norwood (S.H.) 7 st.-7 st. 7 lbs. Baker (S.M.) beat Baker (S.H.) beat 7 st. 7 lbs.-8 st. Green (T.), r Smith, G. W. (R.) beat Burdass, C. (R.) i Jackson (S.H.) Greenhalgh (T.) beat Burkitt (M.) J Smith, G. W. (R.) beat Greenhalgh (T.)

8 st.-8 st. 7 lbs. r Knowlson (S.H.) beat i Ward (T.) Knowlson (S.H.) beat Mortimer (R.) beat Mortimer (R.) 8 st. 7 lbs.-9 st. Thompson (M.) r Wilson, D. J. (S.H.) beat i Burgess (R.) Wilson, D. J. (S.H.) beat Harrison, K. G. (T.) beat Harrison, K. G. (T.) 9 st.-9 st. 7 lbs. Speight, M. (M.) Macpherson (S.H.) beat J Macpherson (S.H.) beat Dodgson (R.) Dobson (M.) 9 st. 7 lbs.-10 st. Andrews (M). beat Andrews (M.) beat Kelly (R.) Parker, R. (S.H.) 10 st.-10 st. 7 lbs. Matthews (T.) beat Drummond (M.) 10 st. 7lbs.-11 st. Graham (M.) beat Graham (M.) beat Denison (T.) Rignall (R.)

11 st.-11 st. 7 lbs. Gregory (T.) beat Stuart (R.)

11 st. 7 lbs.-12 st. Newdick (T.)—Walk-over.

12 st.-12 st. 7 lbs. Over 12 st. 7 lbs. Boyes (T.)—Walk-over Rodger (R.)—Walk-over.

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2nd XI Colts XI Giggleswick ... A Worksop Coll. H Worksop Coll. A Giggleswick A Ampleforth Durham Ampleforth

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

The beginning of the Easter term seemed to come very quickly after Christmas ! Perhaps it is a usual idea in the Junior School that holidays are always too short ! Anyway, we assembled on Wednesday, 16th January, and welcomed Mr. D. A. C. Blunt, now completely released from his army duties, as Housemaster of St. Olave's, for full-time teaching and also to coach Junior School games. Four boys left at the end of last term and six new boys arrived, so our numbers were 167 on the Roll.

We had not been back at School very long before seasonable weather arrived and we had a good covering of snow. The idea of Mr. Hart's illustration on the Christmas card was thoroughly carried out, and several snow fights were organised—and enjoyed.

Our record of the first Lesser Celendine is rather unusual. The first specimen was brought in on 11th February, but was from the Scarborough area. A specimen from Acomb was brought in 16th February, but then followed a period of very cold Easterly winds and no more were seen until some were found in Clifton on 24th February. Many small birds found dead in various parts of York have been brought to the nature study lessons, and we have some to the conclusion that many of these birds died of wounds from air gun pellets (not fired by Olavites).

On several occasions during the term Mr. Ping showed us more of his lantern slides of birds, animals and plants.

We were very pleased to see quite a number of Old Boys back from service overseas who came to visit us : they seemed to think that St. Olave's is still carrying on in good style.

We should conclude this note of the Easter term with a word of congratulation to ourselves and all concerned on the good health of the School. Except for a mild attack of 'flu just after we returned, the general attendance has been excellent. SALVETE Day Boys. (January, 1946)

Belt, T. B., Howat, J. N. T., Howat, C. G., Reynolds, R. A. F., Watson, M. A. Boarder—Albany House.

Knowles, M. J. VALET& (March, 1946) Cole, R. J., Franklin, D., Webster, J. B.

ST. OLAVE'S HOUSE

Almost before the York mud had had time to ingrain itself in the exposed parts, our flock " got the shivers," and small subdued specimens retired to bed in batches for a three-or-four-day rest-cure after the labour of a holiday. However, after half the House was well rested, the idea ceased to appeal.

Snow and ice came and boarders became the self-appointed scourges of seniors in the Rise, hunting their " betters " in large, ill-organised and easily routed war-bands—" the brave new world."

This sport at last gave way, naturally, to more useful and orderly activities, and rugger and soccer were entered into with energy. Allanson, Cooke, Megginson and Buttrum in particular made real progress at rugger on the second game, whereas on the vastly superior first game our " big-shots "Ratcliff, Simpson, Goodburn, Knowles—showed the smaller fry how the game is played (or, perhaps, only how they themselves played it !). These four played in the team twice against Ampleforth, ending the season with a great home victory, 25-9 ; and last of all, Albany House were beaten 19-3, proving that in the junior house as a whole there is some excellent developing rugby talent for the St. Olave's—Albany to pass on to the senior houses.

Speculation rose higher each Thursday among eighteen pyjama'ed gentlemen sitting in an eerie fire-lit circle as to who and what " Paul Temple " suspected in the pleasant gang of rogues peddling dope in the London area. Finally it turned out that the female of the species was more deadly than the male.

Some ten or twelve of the House saw Donald Wolfit in " Twelfth Night " in the first week of term—a very great treat ; and later on the remainder visited " Peter Pan " at the Grand Theatre at Leeds on the kind initiative of Mlies Mason—another great day.

In general, backs have been bowed from much marbles-playing, and small depressions about the grounds show the sites of such rolling matches. In the last week or two, cricket made a welcome appearance in the yard. The term was enjoyable, and work and play showed most satisfactory results.

ALBANY HOUSE

For a week or two in January, several boys, including some learners, spent their spare time playing chess, but after losing 4-2 against St. Olave's, most of them found that an indoor table football game was less exacting.

We must thank Miss Mason for her part in arranging visits to " Twelfth Night " at the York Theatre Royal and to Peter Pan " at Leeds, as well as for her Saturday evening " Dolittle Clubs," which have remained popular.

The cold weather—or perhaps it was the reappearance of bananas?— upset one or two boys, but most of those who led an active life, with regular exercise and fresh air, remained fit and well. At rugger the House was represented by Hodd, Cawood, Cole and Burdass in Junior School games, but in the house match against St. Olave's we lost 19-3, mainly because of a collapse near the end. We must play harder next time.

The new changing room has been completed now, and is a very considerable improvement from all points of view, although the footbaths, washbasins and hot water supply have not yet aroused much interest in one or two junior members of the House !

RUGGER

After the snow got away at the beginning we had good ground conditions for the rest of the term, and games were provided for everyone.

Our two matches were against Ampleforth School Juniors XV, the first we just lost and the return game at home we won handsomely.

The following have been awarded their Junior School rugger colours :— Ankers, J. T., Blincoe, P. J., Brook, J. M., Browne, F. D., Fletcher, D. I., Goodburn, M. G., Hodd, M. N., Ratcliff, K. M., Simpson, D. T., and Wall, J. D. C.

In the inter-house rugger games, St. Olave's House beat Albany House, 19 points to 3, and the Day Boarders beat the Day Boys by 30 points to 9. 29

The School team was selected from Brook, Wall, Goodburn, Cawood, Knowles and James ; Fletcher, Hodd, Gunning (Captain), Blincoe, Ankers, Robinson, Browne, Simpson, Ratcliff, Hearfield and Burdass.

ST. OLAVE'S CUBS

This term we have acquired the next best thing to a lair of our own in which to meet. In January the Junior Patrols offered us the use of their newly decorated hut, complete with a cheerful coke stove. This has widened the scope and pleasure of winter meetings considerably and we are most grateful to them.

We were pleased to welcome three new recruits : Blease, Howard and Marsh ; • and also Hick, J. Howat, M. B. G. Johnson and Phillis who had already started Cubbing in other Packs.

The New Year saw the promotion of three new Sixers : Macdonald for the Blues, Scorgie for the Reds and Dent for the Yellows, with Rymer and Maxwell becoming Red and Yellow Seconds respectively.

Most of the work tackled at meetings this term has been on knots, various exercises and first aid. After much study of what to do in cases of shock and minor accidents we held one or two competitions in Sixes to put the knowledge to a practical test. Everyone seemed to know without hesitation the treatment required, but some of the methods of actually carrying it out were unorthodox to say the least !

There have been games every week, mostly in the hut, until March, when it was fine enough to get outside for some really energetic wide games, competitions and a treasure hunt.

On 14th February a team of Cubs beat a team of other Olavite " under' elevens " at soccer by two goals to nil, but only after a hard fight ; the goals were scored by M. Coates and Macpherson.

This was good practice for a new venture'which took place on 9th March : a match against another Pack. We played the 2nd Acomb at home and beat them by four goals to one. They had the advantage in the size of their players, but had had much less opportunity to practise than we had. Maxwell and Scorgie scored for us, and Moore is to be congratulated on his efficiency as captain. Afterwards we entertained the visitors to sausage rolls and cake and lemonade. It was a most successful and enjoyable afternoon, and we were pleased to see so many spectators.

A similar fixture with Dringhouses for the following Saturday had, unfortunately, to be cancelled, owing to illness in their Pack, but it is hoped to arrange some cricket with them in the summer.

When our A.D.C., Miss Smith, came to School in February to examine some would-be " Collectors," she also found time to come and inspect the Pack. She had one or two criticisms to offer, but this made her complimentary remarks on the uniforms all the more acceptable. Only a few weeks later the District Commissioner, Colonel Preston, told us that she had been awarded the Medal of Merit for her service to Cubbing, and the Pack were most disappointed not to be able to congratulate her in person.

The District Commissioner's visit on 7th March was a red letter day for the Pack. He came chiefly to see the Scouts at work during Field Day, and we were very proud to have him to ourselves for half an hour in the middle of the morning. After a rousing Grand Howl he went round with each Sixer and inspected his Six. Then he and Mr. Nix kindly helped to judge a Reef Knot Relay Race. It is to be regretted that one Two-star Cub unaccountably lost his head and had at least a dozen shots at tying his knot ! We had revived some of the Jungle Dances since Christmas, so we followed the relay by the Dance of Shere Khan's Death, and discovered that it was the first time the D.C. had seen it done.

Just before we dispersed, Mr. Ping appeared. This was his first visit to a full Pack Meeting and we seized the opportunity to say thank you to him for all he has done to help Cubbing from behind the scenes by a loud and spontaneous Howl.

We should like to congratulate the following Cubs on their awards :- 1st Star : Phillis, Quickfall, Saville. Proficiency Badges : Collector : De Little, Sixer Scorgie, Second D. I. W. Smith. Team Player : De Little, Macpherson, Sixer Moore. Inter-Six Points Competition : Green 99, Blue 83, Yellow 78, Reds 72.

THE HESTMANDEN CLUB

We have many activities to report this term. Every Friday we held our usual lunch-hour meeting. First we welcomed Mr. Chilman as our Chairman, who succeeded Mr. Walshaw. We had many talks, which were all very interesting and were enthusiastically attended by an attentive audience. Mr. Chilman gave two talks on " Life in India." He brought with him specimens of shells from the Arakan Coast, money and insects, including locusts.

Mr. Blunt gave us a talk on " Conditions in Germany, - telling a few of his experiences while he was there.

Towards the latter part of the term, Mr. Hart gave a talk on " A night on a small fishing craft." An essay competition was held on this, which was won by,G. D. Lambert.

We had a Brains Trust and finally a talk by Mr. Alan Ping on his experiences in Burma.

We had a very jolly end-of-term party, with " eats," for which we thank the boys' parents who so generously contributed the food.

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