THE PETERITE Vol. XXXIX
FEBRUARY, 1947
No. 214
EDITORIAL It is a long time since we have known a term which has been so marred for us by tragedy and misfortune. Reassembling as we did under the shadow of the death of Archdeacon England, which we could record but briefly in our last issue, we were struck a further blow by the tragic loss of Tony Holmes, to whom we pay a tribute elsewhere in these pages. There were, too, anxious days when Stuart Macpherson, now happily quite recovered, was so critically ill. Finally, Mr. K. H. Rhodes startled us by collapsing, after refereeing a rugger match, with what proved to be a heart attack. The seizure necessitated for him complete rest and quiet, and for the greater part of the term, while he was recuperating in Scotland, we were deprived of that friendly and sympathetic influence in our daily lives which all of us, both staff and boys, have learnt to value so highly ; and which, perhaps, as the alarming episode warned us, we have too readily assumed. We were grateful, indeed, that he was able to return to us in January for the beginning of the new, term. It was good news, too, that the latest report of the medical specialist was encouraging, and he is not, as was once feared, to be condemned to a life of inactivity, which would have been so utterly uncongenial to him. Peterites of all ages will, we know, join us in wishing Mr. Rhodes a resumption of that unbroken good health which this anxious interlude interrupted so unpleasantly. In accordance with the decision reached at the meeting of the O.P. Club in July last, this and subsequent issues of The Peterite" will be distributed from the School to every Old Boy. It may, perhaps, be an appropriate moment to appeal to Old Peterites to help in developing the Old Peterite section of the magazine. In the years of war it was inevitable that our "O.P. News" was almost exclusively devoted to Service activities, war-time honours and decorations, and the tragic tale of casualties, and it is with relief that we find ourselves able to record once again more trivial, perhaps, but certainly pleasanter items of information about Old Peterites. But it must be borne in mind that these items are hard to glean. Too often the "O.P. News" has to be compiled from odd scraps of information deviously acquired. It would be much appreciated if Old Peterites would keep us posted of their doings and send us any news about themselves (or other Old Boys) which might reasonably be expected to be of interest to readers of these pages. We shall all know when an Old Peterite gains the signal distinction of captaining England's Test team—our congratulations to N. W. D. Yardley on his achievements in Australia are ,
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Editorial ... Arthur Crayke England ... Obituary—Tony James Holmes ... War Memorial and Building Appeal Birth (Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Harding) I. S. Macpherson ... R.N. Examination , (Special Entry) Old Peterite News Calendar, Easter Term, 1947 Valete and Salvete School Officers ... Lectures and Entertainments House Notes Games Committee The Oxford Cup, 11946.47 The Chapel The Carol Service The Library The Debating Society The Music Society The Science Society A Visit to York Electricity Generating Station The School Play—Macbeth ... British Ship Adoption Society ... J.T.C. Shooting Fencing Scouting Squash Chess Rugby Football, 1946 The Junior School Editorial Notices ...
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VEN. ARCHDEACON A. C. ENGLAND.
expressed elsewhere—but so often the less spectacular, but not therefore uninteresting doings of those who were our contemporaries at School can be communicated only through the pages of "The Peterite." It is for Old Peterites to make the "Old Peterite News" as universal as possible in its appeal. We were delighted to be visited at the end of the term by Commander E. S. Jeffs, the last of our Masters to return from war service. We were more delighted to learn that, despite a singularly successful career in the Navy (he was mentioned in despatches for distinguished service in the action off Cape Matapan and earned unusually rapid promotion by his valuable work in connection with radar), he had rejected the possibility of a career in the Royal Navy, and preferred to return to St. Peter's. As we write, at the beginning of the Easter Term, he has rejoined the staff and is busy picking up the threads. We are glad of his return. And it may be in place here to welcome a newcomer among us, Miss J. Munns, who comes as the Headmaster's Secretary. We hope that Miss Munns will settle happily and enjoy her life at St. Peter's.
ARTHUR CRAYKE ENGLAND By the death, on the 30th September last, of the Venerable A. C. England, late Archdeacon of York, the School lost a most valued friend and counsellor. Archdeacon England was the senior member of the Governing Body in point of service, and for many years had been Vice-Chairman of the Board; He had retired from his offices as Archdeacon and Dean and Chapter Treasurer some months previously, but was planning to continue his interest in St. Peter's School. It came as a particularly severe shock to us and to his friends when he was taken away just at the time he was settling down to enjoy a less strenuous life in his country residence at Levisham. Archdeacon England will be remembered with affection by many generations of Peterites for his frequent and helpful sermons in the School Chapel, for his regular attendance at School functions, but most of all for the personal relations he always cultivated and maintained with individual boys and masters alike. The work of Archdeacon England on the Governing Body can only be fully appreciated those who worked with him, but as Headmaster during the latter part of his Governorship I am glad to have this opportunity of testifying to the unfailing and helpful encouragement I always received from him, and of paying tribute to his remarkable grasp of our financial problems. It is not too much to say that during a critical period in the School history and fortunes we can point to Archdeacon England's faith and ability as being among the principal factors which ensured our recovery to continued prosperity. J.D. 2 .
OBITUARY TONY JAMES HOLMES We have to record with the deepest regret the tragic death of one of our schoolfellows, Tony James Holmes, after an operation in a Newcastle hospital on the 21st October, 1946. Tony was 16. He came to the Manor on its opening in 1942, and soon endeared himself to all of us by his friendly and generous disposition. He abounded in energy and was most eager at all times to give of his best at both work and play. Of his many interests none claimed his attention more than scouting, and throughout his years at the School he was a prominent and enthusiastic member of the School Troop. Dogged by ill-health as he was, he struggled bravely to success in the class-room and on the river. When illness overtook him again at the beginning of last term we knew it to be critical, but the sad news of his passing came as a grievous shock to us all. We mourn the loss of one who had won the affection of the whole School. We shall long cherish the memory of his unfailing cheerfulness, even in adversity, his unflagging enthusiasm, and his absolute sincerity. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Holmes, of Sunderland, and to his brother, Digby, in their loss.
WAR MEMORIAL AND BUILDING APPEAL Since the last issue of "The Peterite," a copy of the School Appeal has been sent out to all Old Peterites whom we have been able to trace, and also to parents of boys at present in the School. The response so far has been encouraging, and we very much hope there will be universal support among our friends for the objects of the Appeal. It is proposed shortly to send copies of the Appeal to people less closely connected with the School, and further lists of subscribers will be published in future issues of "The Peterite." A start has already been made on our building programme by the provision of a temporary Dining Hall and Kitchen. The Kitchen has been provided with the most up-to-date equipment, and although it is hoped eventually to replace the Dining Hall by the larger building envisaged in the Appeal, the present building will prove fully adequate for our urgent needs at the present time. FIRST LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS (in chronological order) A. OLD PETERITES Captain White ... J. B. Moyes J. B. Gedge
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physical energy, which we have seen so ottedisplayed on the rugger field, in the boxing ring, and on the. running track, Stuart pulled through. We are glad indeed to record that his recovery has been so complete that he was not prevented from going to Cranwell in January, as he had planned, to begin his career in the R.A.F. We are sure that all the many readers of "The Peterite" who knew Stuart will be thankful for this happy issue.
R.N. EXAMINATION (SPECIAL ENTRY) SUCCESS R. M. L. Dook, who was Head of the School in the Christmas Term, is to be heartily congratulated on his success in the last examination for Royal Naval Cadetships. In the lists published by the 5
Admiralty towards the end of December he was placed second in his group (Engineering). In the light of the keen competition and the severity of an examination which is generally accepted as the most exhaustive test of schoolboy ability and personality, Dook's performance must be regarded as outstanding among recent School successes. St. Peter's is honoured by it, and we are grateful to Dook for this culminating achievement in a notable school career. We wish him well in his future in the Navy.
W e continue to receive belated news or war honours gained by Old Peterites. The following items have reached us since our last issue. Major Sydney Anderson (1916.20) was awarded the M.B.E. for gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe in September, 1945.
Major Everard Davenport .(The Grove, 1926 - 29) joined the King's African Rifles, fought in the Abyssinian and Burma campaigns, and was Mentioned in Despatches. He is at present in South Africa, having been out of England for nine years. Lt.-Col. Walter Elliott, R.A.O.C. ,(T.A.) (The Manor, 1923.28), was Mentioned in ;Despatches in March, 1945, and later in the same year was awarded the O.B.E. During the war he served in France (1939.40) and in the last stages in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. 6
ITEMS O.P.'s continue to be prominent in games. R. C. Baker (School House, 1928.32), the Yorkshire hooker, played in the International Trial Match at Sunderland on 7th December, and A. C. W. Ping (The Rise, 1934.38) has played regularly as a forward for Yorkshire and qualified for his County Cap. P. R. G. Graham (School House, 1935.40) has played for Lancashire and was in Major Stanley's XV against Oxford in the usual pre-Twickenham match. At hockey, G. E. L. Graham (1932.37) is a member of the Cheshire team, and K. R. G. Harper ,(1939.44), who is Captain of Hockey at Durham University, has also played for Durham County. C. A. F. Cookson (The Rise, 1938.40), now at Emmanuel after war service, boxed for Cambridge University against the London Hospital.
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A distinction of a novel kind has fallen to R. L. Miller (School House, 1938-43). During his service in the Navy he constructed a 7 in. replica of his last ship, H.M.S. Morpeth Castle, which subsequently he submitted to the National Model Engineering Exhibition in London, the first held since 1939. The model was awarded the bronze medallion, the second prize in its particular class, against a field of 53 exhibits. Later, at the request of the Director, who was impressed by its superb craftsmanship, Miller loaned his model to the Imperial War Museum, and it is again on exhibition in London. Many of us still recall Miller's enthusiasm for ship models during his schooldays, and this notable achievement is an interesting commentary on the value of the School hobbies competition and the keenness which it fosters.
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We extend our sincere sympathy to Basil Radford (1911.15), whose prolonged illness has kept him from the cast of "Clutterbuck" at Wyndham's Theatre for some three or four months. We hope that his recovery will not be long delayed and that he will be able to take advantage of the important contract which, we understand, he has signed with J. A. Rank. The stage seems to be attracting Peterites. R. G. Langstaff (Temple, 1938.41), whose performance as Macbeth in the School play of 4941 was memorable, has joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and J. E. Thompson (The Rise, 1939-42), who for some time has been prominent in the amateur theatre, both as actor and producer, has at last decided to take up the stage professionally and is training with the Bradford Drama School under Esme Church. An article by Miss Phyllis Bentley in "The Yorkshire Post" on the Yorkshire Amateur Stage singled out Thompson's work with the Halifax Thespians for special mention. * * * A letter received from J. M. Dickenson (The Rise, 1932.37) tells us that he had the interesting experience of riding on the footplate 9
of the engine drawing the 9.30 a.m. train from York to Newcastle and returning the same day on the relief to the "Flying Scotsman." The point of special interest was that the engine of the Newcastle train proved to be the "St. Peter's School, York, A.D.627." Many O.P.'s will remember the interesting ceremony at York Station in 1937, when, in the presence of the Headmaster and the School, the engine was named. A replica of the nameplate hangs in the School Hall. Dickenson tells us also that he has taken up the the Army as a career and has been granted a commission in the K.O.Y.L.I., with the rank of Captain (T/Major). He is at present serving in Germany. Major N. L. Dodd (School House, 193.1-35), whom we congratulate on the birth of a daughter, as we record below, has been appointed Brigade Major of the West Riding T.A. Anti-Aircraft .Brigade. BIRTH
DODD.—On 16th October, 1946, at Fordingbridge Cottage Hospital, to Eileen (nee Gibbs), wife of Major N. L. Dodd, R.A.—a daughter. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLUB 100 Piccadilly, W.1
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our appeals to the shades of Paulinus and Guy Fawkes, all is of no avail. One by one they return from their distinguished careers in His Majesty's Services, their pockets swelling with Government grants and one by one they slink off to the Fens of Cantabria. ;
So it goes on, while we remain here, steadily progressing "super antiquas vias." There is little news worthy of record concerning the doings of either F. L. Duffield (Brasenose) or J. D. Taylor Thompson (Balliol). Both have been working proportionately harder in view of impending exams, and their meetings have taken place largely in the vicinity of bookshops. On occasions they may have been seen strolling around Southfields Golf Course, not in utter nakedness and trailing clouds of dust and divots behind them ; but, for the most part, the tenor of their existence has been uninterrupted. On going to press we find that J. M. Banister and P. F. Tee are joining our select company this term. Banister has at last been released from Mr. Shinwell's employ and is now able to take up his exhibition at Brasenose that has been so long held in abeyance ; while Tee has returned to Christ Church after 21 years' sojourn in the Marines. With every wish for a prosperous 1947. Yours faithfully, THE OXFORD O.P.'s. Cambridge, December, 1946.
The Editor of "The Peterite." Dear Sir, First and foremost we must begin by wishing Mr. Rhodes a speedy and complete recovery from his unfortunate illness.
Throughout the whole of the last academic year, war-time Cambridge was dying, and having enjoyed the Michaelmas Term of 1946, we can say that now it is definitely dead and something distinctly new and a good deal more mature has taken its place. The tone of university life has been set for the next five years at least. Whether it will then revert to what it was in the "thirties," when each term was little more than a long week-end for most of the undergraduates, remains to be seen, but the odds are against it. There is, of course, a strong group who wish to get back to the Varsity life of pre-war days, but their strength lies in the fact that they are at the top of a political party, the only party which challenges Socialism in any strength. The proof of their downfall is in the words they use to address their followers "we want no policy heretics here." Meanwhile C.I.C.C.U., S.C.M., and the Liberal Party cast envious glances at Oxford. 11 :
To that background the Cambridge Old Peterites adjust their talents. There have been many suggestions that we get together and have a dinner, but the necessary requisites of such a function, good food and good drink in plenty, are nowhere to be found. We cannot, as Mr. Pickwick too often did—so it must seem to this austerity age— feed on a most sumptuous meal and after the second pint of port lean back in our chairs and beam upon our companions with "a constant succession of the blandest and most benevolent smiles" sufficient to charm any company. The dinner, we feel, can be delayed with advantage to the promised age of plenty. As a group, then, we have done nothing, but as individuals we have done much. To begin with we will take the case of Mr. Guy King-Reynolds as he is known up here. It seems that on more than one occasion his face has been illuminated with just those bland benevolent smiles referred to above, mainly directed to one particular member of the fair sex. His friends presumed, one evening, a situation and offered their congratulations, and he, being in a more than jocular mood, smiled upon them with the utmost amiability, even going so far as to propose a toast to himself. Such events, we believe, caused him more than a little embarrassment the following morning. However, between smiles he has done some work and played some rugger mainly for Emmanuel. He is to be congratulated on a Varsity trial at the beginning of term. Cookson and "Taffy" Evans are two recently returned exservicemen who have very quickly and with great ease settled down to life here. Cookson, of Emmanuel, has unfortunately, owing to a temporary leg injury, been unable to play rugger this term, but he played squash and boxed with great vigour. Evidence of the latter activity he carried around for days in the form of a distinct dark colouring round the left eye. Nevertheless, he did box for the Varsity against London Hospital and is to be congratulated. "Taffy" Evans has returned from Italy with decided views on this "pleasant, pinkish land" of his and the inhabitants thereof. His dislike of Labour economics knows no bounds, and the ways and means he employs to get into the Union to say so are limitless and unscrupulous. In the same College with Evans, that is St. John's, we find L. Jung and A. J. Shardlow. At least when we say we find Jung, we really mean that no one has ever yet found him, and there seems little likelihood that anyone will ever do so. He and his mathematical genius seem lost to the world forever. But Shardlow is active down by the river, with boats or not, we have as yet been unable to ascertain. It is in Trinity that B. C. Drummond has his rooms, and just because there is not a book to be found there, nor any writing utensils, but only dirty glasses, empty bottles, and pin-up girls, we are not misled. We know very well that he is the most hard working, conscientious young man in the whole University of Cambridge. 12
Undoubtedly G. Mountain, of Christ's, is a busier man than any, either inside or outside the University, as can be seen by observing his progress up or down Regent Street any morning of any day of the week. To return to Emmanuel we easily find the rooms of P. A. Lockwood, on whose mantlepiece a portrait of Lenin and a membership card of the Conservative Association sit side by side. He did his best to vote for Herbert Morrison at a Union debate, but the crowd won and pushed him into the wrong or the "right" lobby. Spink, also of Emmanuel, is making his second attempt to take up residence with, we hope, every prospect of success. These are the activities of the Old Peterites up here, young men who by now are thoroughly versed in the ways of Cambridge. But taken as a whole, Universitymen are living a life which is more what the men of the 'thirties hoped they were leading, in so far as the man who can turn his hand to anything, indeed the man who has turned his hand to everything, is to be found in Cambridge now ; and they are enjoying themselves and working hard, because that, as much as anything else, is precisely what they want to do. The words of Mr. Tom Griffiths, Oxford scholar and ex-Sheffield steel worker, when he writes of the ex-servicemen at Oxford, "who retrieved a civilization are now 'bent on its re-creation," may be true of that "other place," but the mood at Cambridge is different, as can be seen by the way people flock to hear Bertrand Russell quote the words of Omar Khayyam could thou and I with Fate conspire To grasp this sorry scheme of things entire,. Would not we shatter it to bits—and then Re-mould it nearer to the Heart's Desire?" And his (Russell's) reasons why he thinks the world has an excellent chance of completing its own destruction, with little or nothing to say about the re-moulding process ; or from the way scores of people attend such debating duels as those between Mountbatten and Gillie Potter at Union. There is a sincere, also desperate desire, to know and understand ; but for the re-creation of our present civilization there is only a shrug of the shoulders in face of present day destructive forces, Cambridge, to quote a current idiom, "couldn't care less." Yet, with best wishes to the School, we remain, sir, Yours faithfully, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES
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CALENDAR, EASTER TERM, 1947 JANUARY 18 Sa. Full Term Begins. 19 Su. Second Sunday after Epiphany. 25 Sa. 10.45 a.m., Annual General Knowledge Paper. 6 p.m., Debating Society. 13
26 Su. Third Sunday after Epiphany.
6.30 p.m., Epiphany Service in York Minster. 28 Tu. 6.15 p.m., R.S P.C.A. Lecture. FEBRUARY 1 Sa. 1st XV v. Reconnaissance Training Regt. R.A.C., Home.6 p.m., Scientific Society. 2 Su. Septuagesima. Purification of B. V. M.
Preacher : The Rev. A. Knowles, British and Foreign Bible Society. 5 W. Visit of Secretary, Public Schools Employment Bureau. 8 Sa. 1st XV v. Headingly "A," Home. 9 Su. Sexagesima. Preacher : The Chaplain. 10 M. 6.15 p.m., Talk on Technical Branches of the Royal Navy. 15 Sa. 1st XV v. Royal Signals O.C.T.U., Away. 6 p.m., Debating Society.
16 Su. Quinquagesima.
Preacher : The Rev. E. H. Denyer, Vicar of St. Olave's.
19 W. Ash Wednesday.
8 a.m., Holy Communion. 1st XV v. R.A.F., Linton, Home. 20 Th. 11 a.m., Governors' Meeting. 22 Sa. 1st XV v. R.A.F., Driffield, Home. 6 p.m., Scientific Society. 23 Su. First Sunday in Lent. 25 Tu. 6.15 p.m., "Railways." Careers Talk by Mr. J. E. M. Roberts. MARCH 2 Su. Second Sunday in Lent.
Preacher : The Chaplain. 6.15 p.m., "Banking." Careers Talk by Mr. F. Seebobm. 6 Th. J.T.C. and Scout Field Day. 8 Sa. 6 p.m., Debating Society. 9 Su. Third Sunday in Lent. 10 M. 2.30 p.m., Cross-country Run. 11 Tu. 6.15 p.m., Talk on "The York Diocesan Registry" by Rev. J. S. Purvis. 13 Th. H.S.C. and S.C. Trial Exams. begin. 15 Sa. Inter-House Relay Races. 4 Tu.
16 Su. Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Preacher : The Headmaster. 17 M. 10.30 a.m., Visit of R.A.F. Liaison Officer. 19 W. Inter-House Boat Races (both Divisions). 20 Th. 11 a.m., Governors' Meeting. 12 noon, Confirmation by the Archbishop of York. 21 Fr. 2.30 p.m.. Science Exhibition Opens. 14
22 Sa. Science Exhibition (all Day). 23 Su. Passion Sunday. Preacher : The Very Rev. The Dean of York. 26 W. 5-30 p.m., Inter-House Boxing Finals. 28 Fr. 12.30 p.m., The Mile. 6 p.m., School Concert (for School only). 29 Sa. 2.15 p.m., Athletic Sports. 6 p.m., School Concert.
30 Su. Palm Sunday.
Preacher: The Chaplain. 31 M. Full Term ends at 10 a.m. Sunday Services are : Holy Communion 8-15 a.m. Matins 10.30 a.m. Evensong 6 p.m. (The dates of the Certificate A Examination and Athletic Fixtures were not available at the time of going to press.)
VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (December, 1946) THE MANOR J. M. L. Dook. 1942.46 (Junior School, 1937). Head of School. Head of The Manor. U.VI. School Cert., 1944. H.S.C., 1946. Special Entry to R.N., 1946. Rugger Colours, 1945-46. Captain of Rugger, 1946. Cricket Colours, 1944-45-46. Cricket Cap, 1946. Played for Yorkshire Public Schools XI, 1945. Selected for North Public Schools v. South Public Schools, 1946. Athletic Colours, 1946. Shooting Colours, 1945-46. Captain of Squash, 1945-46. Captain of Tennis, 1945-46. Sgt. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," 1945. 1st Class Shot. D. J. Pallant. 1943-46. L.VI. School Cert., 1946. L/Cpl. in J.T.C. Cert. "A." School Play, 1944 and 1946. THE RISE G. R. Claybourn. 1942-46. M.VI. School Cert., 1944. Played for 2nd XV, 1946. Cpl. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," 1945. 1st Class Shot, 1944-45. School Play, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1946. C. C. Dee. 1943-46. L.VI. School Cert., 1946. Cdt. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," 1946. 1st Class Shot. M. A. J. Rignall. 1943-46. VC. 2nd XV Colours, 1946. Played for 1st XV, 1946. 1st XI, 1944-45-46. 1st XI Colours, 1946. Cpl. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," 1945. 1st Class Shot. School Play, 1944 and 1946. J. L. Simpson. 1944-46. L.VI. School Cert., 1946. Played for 2nd XV, 1946. L/Cpl. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," 193E 1st Clasa Shot, 1944.45-46 15
SCHOOL HOUSE T. P. Thomas. 1944-46. VC. Cdt. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," Part I, 1946. 2nd XV, 1946. School Play, 1944. TEMPLE P. G. Matthews. 1943-46. House Monitor. L.VI. School Cert., 1946. Played for 1st XV, 1946. Cpl. in J.T.C. Cert. "A," 1945. 1st Class Shot, 1943-46. Hon. Sec. of Art Club, 1946. School Play, 1946. R. E. Cochrane. 1944.46 (Junior School, 1941). L.VI. School Cert., )1946. A. A. Greaves. 1945-46 (Junior School, 1943). VA. N. J. S. Green. 1943-46. VA. School Athletic Team. Cdt. in J.T.C. SALVETE (September, 1946) THE MANOR
J. F. W. Addey (L.VI), H. Allanson (Shell), I. S. Berg (IVB), J. M. Booth .(Shell), A. Cawood (IVB), J. G. Booth (IVC), D. S. Chadwick (IVC), R. M. Hodgson (IVA,), A. J. King (Shell), J. G. H. O'Donnell (IVA), K. M. Ratcliff (Shell), S. H. Storey (Shell), ID. T. N. Tyne (IVB). THE RISE J. E. B. Annequin (Shell), W. J. Burdass (Shell), D. Coverdale (IVA) M. G. Goodburn (IVA), R. W. Holmes (IVC), P. D. F. Jame (IVA), P. Waine (Shell). SCHOOL HOUSE J. M. Brook (IVB), G. Brooks (IVC), W. H. N. Fairweather (IVA), G. P. Gray (IVB), D. G. Hilton (IVA), N. M. Hodd (IVA), P. T. Rhead (Shell), A. N. C. Smith (Shell), J. M. Smithson (IVA). TEMPLE J. T. Ankers (IVA), A. M. Baird (Shell), J. R. Bird (IVB), J. M. Bond (Shell), J. H. Chilman (IVC), J. B Crabtree (Shell), J. Hearfield '(IVA), B. W. Mold (Shell), R. T. Oxtoby (Shell), E. Robinson 1(IVA), M. G. Roe (IVB), R. S. Scruton (Shell), M. W. Senior (IVB), J. 'D. C. Wall (Shell), D. Wilson (IVA), G. A. Wood (IVA). 16 .
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SCHOOL OFFICERS CHRISTMAS TERM, 1946 • School Monitors : Head of School and The Manor—J. M. L. DOOK. Head of The Rise—P. R. SYKES. Head of School House—L. D. EDINGER. Head of Temple—D. HARDISTY. Chapel Monitor—F. J. CHADWICK. J. C. M. RAYSON. P. J. SHARDLOW. K. W. WILSON. House Monitors : The Manor—F. R. BOWN, R. L. HUTCHINSON, R. DOBSON, W. GRAHAM. The Rise—J. H. AMOS, H. L. DIXON, D. H. TATE. School House—P. T. WADE, C. K. HUDSON, T. M. A. GRIFFITHS. Temple—F. N. NEWDICK, J. D. DENCH, P. G. MATTHEWS, J. H. 0. PARKER. Captain of Rugger—J. M. L. DOOK. Captain of Shooting—F. J. CHADWICK. Captain of Squash—J. M. L. DOOK. Captain of Fencing—P. R. SYKES. Captain of Chess—P. R. SYKES. C.S.M. in J.T.C.—F. J. CHADWICK. Editors of "The Peterite": D. HARDISTY. J. H. 0. PARKER. L. D. EDINGER. P. R. SYKES. J. C. M. RAYSON.
LECTURES AND ENTERTAINMENTS On 15th October the School was given a talk by Capt. Klossowski on the subject of Poland. He sought to point out why it is that the Polish soldiers in Britain to-day are so unwilling to return to their homeland. Capt. Klossowski is at present reading law in London, and had come especially on behalf of Gen. Ander's Army to talk to the School. He revealed that the whole government of Poland to-day is corrupt and iniquitous, and went on to give numerous tragic examples. His own son was unable to attend a university because he was not the son of a "worker," Capt. Klossowski alleged. He told us how the Pole is encouraged by the present government there to return home. Various attractive, but deceptive pamphlets are regularly sent to them.
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But all of them know that to return to Poland would be in effect to sign their death warrants. We must thank Capt. Klossowski for his interesting and informative talk. He certainly made us realise how difficult life is for the Polish soldier to-day. On the evening of the.19th October we were given an enjoyable pianoforte recital by Miss Vera Henderson. Piano recitals are always popular in the School, and are looked forward to by us all. Mr. Waine had prepared some of us for the concert in his talks on Musical Appreciation. The programme followed the customary convention, and began with works by Scarlatti, which demonstrated Miss Henderson's technical ability. Then followed a virile interpretation of Brahm's Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel. We were delighted with her playing of Chopin, the Polonaise in A being especially well received. "Scenas Infantis," by a South American composer, Octavio Pinto, followed. Miss Henderson rounded off a carefully arranged programme by playing four pieces by modern composers. The piece most enjoyed of these latter was probably the lovely work by Debussy, "La Cathedrale engloutie." On the 24th October two talks were given by Miss Lee, a member of the International Wool Secretariat, on the subject of "Wool." The former talk was given to the Sixth Forms. Miss Lee dealt with the scientific aspects of wool and its production. Few of us, even the chemists of the audience could honestly claim fully to understand Miss Lee's scholarly description of the wool molecule. Nevertheless, we enjoyed her talk, and were especially interested in her description of D.D.T., the new wonder insecticide. Lantern slides illustrating points in the talk were also shown. The second talk was given in Big Hall to the whole School and dealt with wool from a geographical, economic, and historical standpoint. We very much enjoyed the film shown after the talk, which showed something of the interesting stages both in the growth of the wool industry and the manufacture of the actual commodity itself. Only one entertainment film was shown this term, "I Thank You," starring Arthur Askey. This was on the last evening of term, and was much appreciated by the boarders present.
HOUSE NOTES THE MANOR
During the summer holidays, 1 St. Peter's Grove and 24 Clifton were converted into one well-equipped new boarding house for the Manor. There were modern showers installed which were a great improvement to the changing facilities, some armchairs were provided which added to the comfort of the House. 18
Although we had six members of the 1st XV we were unsuccessful in the Senior Rugger, and in the semi-final were beaten 6-0 by a lively School House team after a good game. We were equally unfortunate in the Junior House matches when our light team were beaten by a heavier Temple team 32-0 after a hard game. This term we welcomed Mr. Harding as our Assistant Housemaster. Dook is to be congratulated on being appointed Head of School and Captain of Rugger, Chadwick on being made Chapel Monitor, and Bown, Hutchinson, Dobson and Graham on being made House Monitors. We should also like to record our congratulations to Graham on being appointed Vice-Captain of Rugger, Dook and Graham on being awarded their Rugger Caps, and Frank, Chadwick, Oliver and Dobson their Colours. Carr is to be congratulated on the award of his Fencing Colours and Hutchinson on his 2nd XV Colours. In the field of sport we have not been very successful, but we hope to do better in the two remaining terms of this year. THE RISE At the beginning of this term the Rise was faced with the problem of adapting itself to new quarters in No. 17 Clifton. Most of us, however, were well acquainted with the difficulties presented by sleeping in one building and living in another during the day, and our experience now made things considerably easier for us. In this connection we owe a great deal to Mr. Crews, our new Housemaster, for the tremendous amount of work he put in 'before we arrived. We understand that he did most of the painting and decorating himself. A good deal of interior decoration must also have been going on in the old Rise, where we still have five of our dormitories. Something in the nature of a miracle appears to have been worked on the old senior-middles common room, which is now our new Matron's room. At this point we should like to take the opportunity of welcoming Mrs. Kimberley to the Rise. She is renewing her acquaintance with the School after the lapse of many years. As this term was the beginning of the school year we have many appointments to announce. First we congratulate Sykes on his appointment as Head of the House, and Rayson and Wilson on becoming School Monitors. Congratulations also to Amos, Dixon, and Tate, who are the new House Monitors in the Rise, and to Wilson again on his appointment as Captain of House Rugger. In the field of sport we can be more than satisfied with this term. After an absence of three years the Senior Rugger Cup has returned to its rightful place on the Rise shelf. We must admit, however, that the cup took a great deal of getting. In the semi-finals, against Temple, we drew the first match, three all, and in the replay only a fine penalty kick by Stuart tipped the scales in our favour. At halftime in the final against School House it looked as though there was 19
to be another draw, for the House, playing with the wind, had been pressing hard and yet had not quite managed to score. In the second half, however, most of the game was around the School House "twenty-five," and a piece of very quick thinking by Dixon, following a well-placed kick to touch by Stuart, managed to secure us the necessary try. In all three matches the team played excellently, and Stuart, Dodgson, and Smith, who were awarded their House Colours, all deserve special mention. Although our Junior XV played a hard game it failed to come up to expectations and was beaten by School House in the semi-finals. Dixon, Stuart, Wilson, and Amos are to be congratulated on the award of their 1st XV Colours, and D. H. Tate on the award of his 2nd XV Colours. Also we congratulate Sykes on his appointments as Captain of School Fencing and Chess. This term we say goodbye to Rignall, Claybourn, Simpson and Dee, who have all pulled their weight for the House. We shall be sorry to see them go and we wish them the best of luck in the future. SCHOOL HOUSE
Soon after the beginning of term, we were unfortunate in losing Mr. Rhodes through sudden illness, and we hope that he will be with us again next term. In the meantime Mr. Howat has been acting as Housemaster. In the rugger this term we beat the Manor 'by 6 points to nil in the semi-finals after a very good game. We lost to the Rise in the final by 3 points to nil, and we must congratulate them on their success. Our team played very well in both matches, and Ryder, Walter, McDermid and Thomas are to ibe congratulated on the award of their House Rugger Colours. We must not forget the Junior House team, however, who won the cup, and we congratulate Eccles and his team on a very good performance. We have been well represented in the various School teams this term, and we congratulate Hudson, Griffiths (T. M. A.) and Edinger on the award of their 1st XV Colours ; Ryder and Shardlow (P. J.) on their 2nd XV Colours ; and Walter and Baker on their Colts Rugger Colours. Hudson is also to be congratulated on being one of the first people to win Fencing Colours. In the School Shooting team we have been well represented, and at last after several years we have the majority of people in it, having wrested this distinction from the Manor. With Hudson, Edinger, Parker, Hannon and Knowlson all available, our hopes are high for the Team Shooting Cup in the Summer Term. 20
The Flag Competition in the J.T.C. raised little enthusiasm in the House Platoon at the beginning of term, and at one time we were 5 points behind the third place ! By half-term, however, the House realised that it was not up to its usual standard, and by a good effort brought itself up to second place. Had it done as well at the beginning of the term there would have been no doubt as to its position by the end. We cannot finish without mentioning Macpherson, our previous Head of House, who was so seriously ill, and we are glad to hear that he is very much better and will probably not have to postpone his entry into Cranwell. Lastly, we say goodbye to Thomas, who left us before the end of term. We wish him every success and thank him for his good work in the House, especially for his work and weight in the House rugger pack ! TEMPLE Once again there are nearly eighty boys in the House, and since we lost our quarters in No. 1 St. Peter's Grove, we are more crowded than ever. But work and games have gone on as usual and we can only look forward to the time when the new buildings are completed and we have plenty of room to do all we want to do. We have suffered two narrow defeats in games this term. In the Senior Rugger we met the Rise in the semi-final, and after drming 3-3, we lost 3-0. Congratulations to the Rise on beating School House, 3-0, in the final. The Junior team started well by beating • .._ o the Manor 10_2
the leadership of Sgt. Dench, after keeping the lead for the whole of I term. Table tennis has also been played enthusiastically (and daily) by many of the House, and the Senior Knock-out Competition was won by Neale. Finally, we have to say goodbye to Matthews, who is leaving this term and going into the Army ; we thank him for all he has done for the House and wish him every success in the future.
GAMES COMMITTEE At a meeting held during the Christmas Term the conditions governing the award of the Oxford Cup were reviewed and changes were made, notably in the allocation of points and in the inter-house events which are to be counted in the competition. Noteworthy innovations were the introduction of fencing and the award of points for second place in certain sports. The table given below, which includes the results to date, shows the details of the revision, except that for the current year Swimming will still carry 20 points. In 1947.48 the award will be 10 points for first place and 5 for second place. Another resolution of the Committee relates to School games. In future 2nd and Colts colours will be awarded, the recipients to sign a special Colours Book.
THE CHAPEL A special service was held on the newly-appointed Remembrance Sunday, 10th November, this year, when the Two Minutes' Silence was observed and memorial was made of those Peterites who gave their lives in either of the two World Wars. During the term we were honoured by visits from the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of Bradford, who preached at Evensong on 8th December and 24th November respectively. On Sunday, 27th September, Mr. K. P. Stewart spoke on the work of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols was attended by a very large congregation on the last Sunday of term, 15th December, when both the choir and School maintained their high standard of singing, which owes much to the resumed weekly congregational practices. The collection at this Service, £12 17s. Od., was given to the Lord Mayor and Sheriff's Christmas Cheer Fund. Donations from the Chapel Collections Fund were made during the term to The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, The Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association, and The Re-building diun of the war-destroyed St. Peter's Church, Plymouth.
THE CAROL SERVICE A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols was held in Chapel on 15th December, the last Sunday of term, at 3 p.m. It consisted of prayers drawn from collects and :Processional Hymn—"Once in Royal David's City." Carol—"Good King Wenceslas." First Lesson, read by J. Calder (Junior School). Carol—"King Jesus hath a Garden." Carol—"The Holly and the Ivy." Second Lesson, read by A. N. C. Smith (Shell). Carol—"The First Nowell." Carol—"Joseph and the Angel." Third Lesson, read by D. M. Findlay (IVth). Carol—Wither's Rocking Hymn. Hymn—"0 Little Town of Bethlehem." Fourth Lesson, read by I. U. Warrington (Vth). Carol—"In dulci jubilo." Carol—"Puer nobis." Fifth Lesson, read by F. J. Chadwick (Chapel Monitor). Carol—"Rocking." Hymn—"Hark the Herald Angels sing." Sixth Lesson, read by J. M. L. Dook (Head of the School). 23
Carol—"Christ was born on Christmas Day." Voluntary—Pastoral Symphony from "Messiah." Carol—"Shepherds in the Field Abiding." Seventh Lesson, read by Mr. L. Burgess. Carol—"We three Kings of Orient are." Eighth Lesson, read by The Headmaster. Carol—"Myn Lyking." Ninth Lesson, read by The Chaplain. Hymn—"Adeste Fideles." Voluntary—Pastoral Symphony from Christmas Oratorio. The Service followed the general outline of previous years. Musically it aimed not only at a proper balance between solo voices, choral singing in harmony, with and without organ, and the broader effects of unison singing by the whole School, but it also sought to combine just sufficient of the unfamiliar with the hymns and carols already known to us all. It was hoped thus to attain freshness without strangeness and to maintain tradition without staleness. As far as possible, each hymn and carol commented on the story told in each of the Nine Lessons. After the sixth lesson, announcing the Birth of Christ, and its appropriate carol, solo violin and organ played alone for a few moments to emphasise the great central - fact of Christianity which it is the object of the service to commemorate.
THE LIBRARY Librarian L. BURGESS, Esq. Library Monitors R. T. W. McDERMID. D. HARDISTY. F. R. BOWN. F. N. NEWDICK. D. F. RINGROSE. ID . H. TATE. The following books were added to the Library in the course of the term :— Macquis—George Millar. Clearing House—John Buchan )(Anthology). English Literature at the Close of the Middle Ages—E. K. Chambers. Rugger's an Attacking Game—Peter Lawless. Aeschyli Tragcediae Superstites, 2 vols.—G. Dindorfii. Recording Britain, Vol. 1. London's Natural History—R. S. R. Fitter. Rugger—the Man's Game—E. H. D. Sewell. Rugger—Do it this way—M. Sugden and G. Hollis. :
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THE DEBATING SOCIETY Chairman R. CALDER, Esq., M.A. Secretary P. R. SYKES. Committee J. DOOK. F. J. CHADWICK. J. H. AMOS. J. H. 0. PARKER. C. P. LASCELLES. R. T. W. MdDERMID. W. S. SAMUELS. Four meetings of the Society were held this term. The first of these took .the form of a "Brains Trust" and proved to be enlightening and very amusing. The Trust consisted of the Rev. P. P. N. Fawcett, E. P. Piers, Esq., J. Dook, F. J. Chadwick, J. H. Amos and J. H. 0. Parker. P. R. Sykes acted as question master. From a vast selection of questions, twenty peculiarly fiendish ones were chosen and fired at the unsuspecting Brains Trust, who, however, dealt with all but two of them briskly and competently. The second and third meetings of the Society took the usual form of a debate and produced some very interesting opinions and, occasionally, some rather heated arguments. For the first of these debates the motion before the house was "That Shakespeare's age was better than Bernard Shaw's." Proposing the motion, P. Jenkins considered the aesthetic aspect of the question rather than the practical point of view. He lamented the decline of the courtly manners of the Elizabethan era and bewailed the desecration of the countryside by the many factories that had sprung into being since Shakespeare's day. Jenkins was ably seconded by J. H. Amos. W. S. Samuels, opposing the motion, spent some time minutely dissecting the proposer's speech, and concluded by pointing out the obvious advantages of a mechanical age. R. Ham seconded the opposition. After several interesting speeches from the house the motion was carried by a majority of two. The proposition for the second debate was "That International Sport is a menace to Peace and Security." As was to be expected, this produced some violent opposition from the house and also a good deal of level-headed support. Speaking for the motion were R. T. W. McDermid and P. Thomas, and against were R. L. Hutchinson and :
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The last meeting of the term was an informal discussion at which any member was invited to make a short speech on any subject he chose. This speech was then open to criticism from the rest of the house. Several interesting topics were discussed, but space does not permit of them all being mentioned here. In conclusion, I think we may claim that this term has been yet another successful one in the long history of the Debating Society.
THE MUSIC SOCIETY This term the Music Society welcomed its Chairman, Mr. Waine, who has but recently returned from his War Service in the Royal Navy. The Society extends its best wishes to its late Honorary Secretary, J. D. Swale, who, after a valuable period of devoted service to the Society and to the music of the School in general, is now in the Army. Under the active guidance of Mr. Waine, a much longer series of Sunday Concerts was embarked on than had hitherto been found practicable. Numerous gramophone recitals, a few instrumental concerts, and lastly a sing-song of carols were presented. Perhaps the last item proved the most popular with members of the School, but all the other concerts were well attended. Indeed much more interest was shown in the Society than has been the case for some considerable time. A varied programme has been arranged for next term, with many more instrumental concerts, and it is felt that this past term's success augurs well for the future of music in the School.
THE SCIENCE SOCIETY It is with great pleasure that we welcome back to the Society Mr. D. K. Crews, M.A., and Mr. E. S. Jeffs, M.A., after periods of active service. Mr. Crews, who returned first, has already taken part in the Society's activities, and we look forward with keen anticipation to hearing what Mr. Jeffs can tell us about radar. The two sections of the Society were amalgamated at the beginning of the term and the result was at once apparent. Four meetings have beeen held, the average attendance being between 40 and 50—in spite of a subscription ! 26
On 12th October, Mr. Crews gave a talk entitled "Scientific Features of Palestine," which was illustrated by lantern slides. He gave an account of the relief of the country, recounted interesting experiences of his, and delighted his audience with his description of a camel. The flora, fauna and inhabitants were all described, and we were shown interesting souvenirs he had collected while in the army. At the conclusion of the meeting he distributed seeds of wild flowers of the Holy Land to interested members. The meeting on 2nd November took the form of a film show, open to the whole School. The films shown were "The Story of the Wheel," showing the development from pre-historic times to the present age, "The Life Cycle of the Pin Mould," "Radar," describing the use of radar for locating aircraft and for enabling planes to fly and land in fog, "Synthetic Rubber," and finally "Birds of a Village," showing close-ups of many birds. The photographs of the last film were extremely good, the songs of the birds delightful, and this film was voted afterwards to be the best of the evening. Another open meeting was held on 16th November, when a quiz was held, the in, quiz-itors being Mr. Robinson, Mr. Harris and Mr. Crews. Each House was represented by two members, one from the VIth form and one from below the VIth. All the questions had a scientific flavour and were drawn from all the branches of science. Rise and Temple were close together and led all the way, but in the last few questions Temple took the lead and won by three points ; Manor were third and School House fourth. The last meeting was an open one and was another film show. The films shown were "A Harbour goes to France," which gave us a small idea of that colossal undertaking, "Animals of the Rocky Shore," a marvellous biological film, most of the shots being taken under water, "Handle with Care," showing the manufacture of explosives, and finally "The Story of D.D.T.," voted the best of the evening. It showed how a discovery, made many years ago, was neglected and re-discovered to save thousands of lives both during and after the war.
A VISIT TO YORK ELECTRICITY GENERATING STATION On Thursday, 7th November, a party of about twenty boys from the Science Society visited' the York Electricity Generating Station. The party was taken round by two guides. We first visited the coal yard where a large scoop was at work collecting about half a ton of coal on each run. The coal was taken to a conveyor belt and emptied into shallow pans which were moving slowly towards the boilers. On the way the coal passed over a weighbridge which recorded the amount 27
of coal passing. Three boilers were in operation at a temperature of about 800 deg. C., the steam being passed through pipes round the boiler in order to superheat it. This is because a drop of water in the generators is liable to cause a dangerous accident in fact, about four years ago a drop of water, condensed in the main 20,000 kilowatt generator dropped onto the revolving plates and, due to the high speed, the blades were buckled and the sudden buckling caused the generator to break in two. The steam pipes were lagged with asbestos to prevent condensation and steam traps were in use as an extra precaution. Platinum resistance thermometers were used to measure the temperatures of the steam. Five small 6,000 kilowatt generators were in operation when we were there ; they differed from small dynamos by the fact that the magnets revolved and not the wires. We were next shown over the switchboard controlling the current to all the York areas and various other generating stations. The last place we visited was the cooling tower, which is just a tall open shaft through which there is a constant draught. Water pumped up from the River Foss trickles down over laths in the tower and is cooled down to a temperature suitable for cooling the generators. The cooling tower, of course, is not used in winter time. The total output of the Station is 35,000 kilowatts, which will be increased to 55,000 kilowatts when the large generator is repaired. :
THE SCHOOL PLAY-"MACBETH" 12th, 13th and 14th December, 1946
When we last saw "Macbeth," in December, 1941, we were at the beginning of the long uphill fight which ultimately brought the end of the war against Hitler. At that moment the situation in Europe seemed very like that of Scotland in Shakespeare's play, when "Good men's lives Expire before the flowers in their caps, Dying or ere they sicken," and many were asking "Stands Europe where it did ?" This similarity was pointed in the prologue, and the time was foreseen when the modern tyrant, too, tied as a bear to the stake, would have to fight the powers which would ultimately overwhelm him. But in 1941 that moment seemed a long way ahead, and now that we have seen its realisation, it was surely fitting to go back to the same play, and through it, to look back upon the road we have travelled. :
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The play ultimately stands or falls by the acting of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Dench was better than in any character he has yet portrayed—as of course he should be, for each year adds to his age and brings fresh experience and confidence. He has a fine feeling for language, and his voice was better than ever. Moreover, his understanding of the dramatic significance of Macbeth's character enabled him to convey with perfect skill and confidence the varying moods from "vaulting ambition" to guilty fear, from fierce impatience :
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And that difficult meeting with Lady Macbeth at the beginning of the play was given its full dramatic weight by both Dench and Hilton. Hilton upheld his reputation with a fine performance. Lady Macbeth is no easy part to play, but there was little fault to find with this. He uses a good voice so well that we were able to overlook an occasional stiffness in his movements and gestures which would otherwise have reminded us that it was really a boy beneath the habit of this ambitious woman. In repose he was excellent, and he came perfectly through his most difficult tests—the sleepwalking and the banquet scenes. It is often argued that Banquo is a villain. As Radford portrayed him, he was not his was a kindly, dignified and gentle Banquo, as conscious as Macbeth of the implications of the Witches' prophecies, but, unlike Macbeth, determined to let things take their course, keeping "his bosom franchised and allegiance clear." Here again was a good voice beautifully used, and exploiting to the full the many good lines which Shakespeare puts into the mouth of Banquo. Radford's was a most sympathetic study. :
Addey might easily have found his lack of height a handicap, playing Macduff against a Macbeth and a Banquo both taller than he. But having feared this, we did not notice it. He was a most forceful and vigorous Macduff ,(as Shakespeare intended he should be), voice, facial expression and posture all cleverly contributing to a fine performance. Nor was poetry missing : "What all my pretty chickens and their darn At one fell swoop?" !
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Claybourn played easily and naturally the difficult part of Duncan —a kindly, innocent, beloved old man, whose murder seems all the more horrible because of his gentleness. Walker, Burgess and Jenkins were effective witches, both in appearance and in voice, and even managed to extract music and poetry from gibberish otherwise so unintelligible. It is only fair to mention how well they were served by the scenic effects. Newdick, in extracting all the comedy from the Porter, supplied the relief which Shakespeare offers to an audience harrowed by the murder of Duncan. This is no easy task, since when all is said and done, the fun is essentially Elizabethan. For the rest of the players, we shall speak first of those unseen but enthusiastic guests who contributed so much to the success of the Banquet scene ; of the others we shall say nothing except that the performance was so balanced because they were so good. Excellent diction, quick cues and enthusiastic support of the principals—these were their invaluable contribution. Characters (In the order of appearance) ...
G. A. Radford Prologue J. J. F. Walker 1st Witch N. B. Burgess 2nd Witch ... P. Jenkins ... ... 3rd Witch ... G. R. Claybourn Duncan, King of Scotland ... A. M. Kendell Malcolm I Sons to Duncan i I I. U. Warrington Donalbain ... D. J. Pallant ... Lennox ... F. R. Bown ... Sergeant L. D. Edinger Ross ... ... J. D. Dench Macbeth G. A. Radford ... Banquo ... J. C. Hilton ... Lady Macbeth ... D. H. Tate ... ... Seyton R. D. Watson Fleance, son to Banquo F. N. Newdick ... Porter J. F. W. Addey ... Macduff F. N. Newdick 1st Murderer ... D. J. Pallant 2nd Murderer ... R. J. Gibson Gentlewoman ... M. Speight ... Doctor A. A. Camfield ... ... ... ... ... Messenger ... J. F. W. Addey, J. F. N. Jackson, D. P. Norwood Apparitions ... Lords, Soldiers, Attendants, etc. ... G. C. Greetham, J. F. N. Jackson, R. T. W. McDermid, P. G. Matthews, M. A. J. Rignall, J. E. Stuart, D. E. Warren, J. A. Whitehead ... P. J. Temple Trumpeter ... 31
The Play was produced by Leslie Burgess. The Setting designed and executed by P. P. Noble Fawcett, assisted by A. T. Howat, R. Hawkins, F. J. Chadwick, L. D. Edinger, M. Hallas, D. Walker. Wigs by "Bert," 46 Portnall Road, London, W.9. Make-up by Jules Marten, Rayleigh, Essex. Costumes by Messrs. S. B. Watts 6 Co., 67 Market Street, Manchester. Under the direction of F. Waine, music was played in the intervals by Mrs. A. Nairn Baird, F. Carlill, R. Ham, D. C. Jack, P. J. R. Mason, I. T. R. Welch.
BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY This term we have been very glad to renew fully our contact with a merchant ship through the British Ship Adoption Society. This contact had of necessity been broken in 1939, though the Junior School did have a happy temporary association with the Norwegian ship "Hestmanden." The policy of the British Ship Adoption Society is to attach schools to a captain rather than to a ship, and it has been a particular pleasure to resume our association with Captain W. W. Rickard, now master of S.S. "Mountpark." We would like to take this opportunity of congratulating him, though belatedly, on the award of the O.B.E. for services during the war. S.S. "Mountpark" is a new ship, having left the Clyde on her maiden voyage in June. She is a fine example of the modern British freighter, with a gross tonnage of 6,000 and a speed of 11 knots. She is well equipped to high present-day standards, and we were particularly interested to hear about the crew accommodation, with its cream and green two-berth cabins, with air conditioning, curtains and other fittings which would no doubt fill old-time shellbacks with a mixture of outward scorn and inward envy. The "Mountpark" took general cargo from the United Kingdom to Alexandria, Haifa and Beirut in June—July, and then went in ballast to Algeria. When term started and our "adoption" was resumed, she had just left Aden after re-fuelling on a voyage from Bone to Geelong with a cargo of nearly 9,000 tons of phosphates. Capt. Rickard has very kindly sent us a day by day log of this voyage, and we print some extracts below. After discharging at Geelong, the ship proceeded to Sydney for dry-docking and cleaning, which was achieved in two days, and then on to Newcastle (N.S.W.), where 2,000 tons of coal were loaded for 32
Fiji. Capt. Rickard has sent us a most interesting account of the Fiji Islands and of the ship's journey round the outports, collecting sugar. About 9,000 tons were loaded and taken to Auckland, where the ship Was still discharging on 12th December, when we last heard of her. Capt. Rickard says the next trip is to be to the Queensland coast, also for sugar, and we are likely to hear a good deal more of these waters, as the ship is on a six months' charter to a New Zealand shipping company. We are looking forward to our next mail from the ship, and send our best wishes for 1947 to Capt. Rickard, his officers and crew. Extracts from log of S.S. "Mountpark," Bone to Geelong, 23rd August, 1946, to 3rd October, 1946. (a) Indian Ocean—North of Equator (end of S.W. Monsoon). Date
Noon Position Lai.
Long.
7 Sept.
10°46'N
52'59'E
Course
Dist. in miles
Varying
208
Speed Wind in Direction and knots Force 8.7
Cloud
Remarks
S S.W.6
Nil
Rough sea and swell Shipping water fore and aft.
8 Sept.
8°14'N
57° 16'E
126°
294
12.4
S.S.W 6
Nil
Moderating.
9 Sept.
5°55'N 60° 7'E
126°
220
9.3
S.W.3
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Light breeze. South swell.
10 Sept.
3°32'N 63°19'E
126°
240
10.08
S.W.3
11 Sept.
1°17'N 66° 9'E
126°
217
9.1
Scattered Fine and clear West swell. Visibility extreme.
Variable Light and Fine and clear. ExI scattered treme visibility. Heavy S.S.W. swell
(b) Indian Ocean—South of Equator (belt of S.E. Trades). 18 Sept.
13°33'S
86° 27'E
124°
214
9.0
S.E.2
Overcast
Some bright patches during forenoon. P M. heavy continuous rain with heavy dark clouds.
19 Sept.
16° 7'S
89°34'E
131°
237
9.9
Variable Overcast 2
To 7 a.m. heavy continuous rain. Showers later. P.M. heavy rain. Moderate swell.
20 Sept.
18°22'S
94'45'E
130°
226
9.6
S.E.3
Overcast
Occasional drizzle. Moderate head sea.
21 Sept.
20'18'S
95°34'E
126°
198
8.4
S.S.E.3
I
Moderate sea. P.M: fine and clear.
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Extracts from some notes on the Fiji Islands. At Suva we shipped a little sugar and about 100 labourers for work at the outports. Left Suva on the 29th (October) to proceed round the Islands to load. As you will see from maps, these Islands are surrounded by reefs, so a pilot is carried. We go inside of the reefs for most of the distance. Nearly all the reef edges are marked with beacons, and with the sun in the right direction (behind you) it is possible to see the reefs themselves, as the water is very clear. We loaded first at Ellingtons, where there was a wharf about half the length of the ship. Here we shipped 3,000 tons in less than 48 hours, as work is continuous. From there we had about nine hours' run to Lambasa on the North side of the North island. We lay at anchor there to ship about 3,000 tons. We had great excitement one day, as the 2nd Officer hooked a shark ; all hands and the cook knocked off work to get it on board. It measured 9 ft. 4 ins. and had about 220 teeth arranged in four rows. On these Islands they have no snakes or other dangerous pests. They once had centipedes, but some time ago imported frogs ; now they have a great many of the latter but none of the former. The frogs, at least, hop out of your way and do not bite ! As far as we could see, the population of the Islands is Fijian, Chinese, Indian and White ; the Fijians and Indians being in about equal numbers. The natives appear to be a happy and contented crowd.
J.T.C. At the beginning of the term we welcomed to the Corps, Major Crews, who took over its command, thus relieving Capt. Rhodes from one of the many onerous burdens which he so willingly undertook during the war. We are glad to state, however, that Capt. Rhodes has not completely severed his connections with the Corps, as he still remains an officer attached. Shortly after the term started the Inter-Platoon Flag Competition was placed on an Inter-House basis, the Company being now divided into four House Platoons, and a Recruit Company consisting of two platoons. As was expected this innovation greatly increased the keenness of competition for the flag. The Signal Platoon has been in the capable hands of Major Piers, ably assisted by Sgt. Dyson, and much is expected of them in the Field Days of next term. The Band, after being sadly depleted in experienced bandsmen, has now regained its former high standard, thanks to the experience of Mr. Waine, who undertook its training. We should like here to record our thanks for all the hard work put in by both Major Piers and Mr. Waine in their respective spheres. 34
On Tuesday, 5th November, the examination for Certificate "A," Parts I and II, took place at School. The high percentage of successful candidates reflects well upon the efficiency of the Officers and N.C.O.'s, and all concerned are to be congratulated. The following candidates were successful :— Cert. "A," Part I—Individual.
Cdts. Bird, Burkitt, Calvert, (Dennis, Hall, Hannon, Hawksby, Knowlson, Masser, Myers, Parker, Temple, Thomas, Thompson (E. G.), Varley (J. C.), Walter, Watson (R. D.), Speight. Cert. "A," Part II—Section Leading.
Cdts. Addey, Amos (J. H.), Atkinson, Booth (R. M.), Brown, Burgess, Carr, Chilton ; Cpl. Clement Cdts. Frank, Goode ; L/Cpl. Graham (J. M.) Cdts. Graham (W.), Grainger, Greetham, Harrison (K. G.), Harrison (N.B.), Rayner, Ryder (C. D.) ; L/Cpl. Slegg ; Cdts. Tate, Walker, Waters, Welch. Towards the end of term a Map Reading Test was held, points being awarded for the flag to the winning platoon. Sgt. Sykes, with Rise Platoon, was successful, being first home with his scout. On Thursday, 5th December, a party of N.C.O.'s and post-Cert. "A" cadets paid a very interesting visit to the depot of 609 Coy. R.A.S.C. Much information was gained concerning methods of transport and the maintenance of Army vehicles. Afterwards several cadets expressed a wish that they themselves might be drafted to the R.A.S.C. on their entry of the Army. On Thursday, 12th December, the flag was presented to Sgt. Dench and Temple Platoon by Lt.-General Sir A. E. H. Christison (Bart.), K.B., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., General Officer Commanderin-Chief, Northern Command After congratulating Sgt. Dench and his platoon, General Christison took the salute at the march past and was greatly impressed by the turn-out and bearing on parade of the contingent. He especially congratulated the Band on their performance. ;
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The following promotions took effect from the beginning of To be C.S.M.---F. J. Chadwick. To be Drum Major—J. C. M. Rayson. To be A/c. Q.M.S.—C. C. Clement, Cpl. School House Platoon. Sgt. L. D. Edinger ; Cpl. P. J. Shardlow ; L/Cpls. D. F. Ringrose, C. K. Hudson, G. A. Radford, T. M. A. Griffiths, E C. d'o Lees. Rise Platoon. Sgt. P. R. Sykes ; Cpls. K. W. Wilson, G. M. Dodgson, M. A. J. Rignall, G. R. Claybourn ; L/Cpls. H. L. Dixon, G. W. Smith. Temple Platoon. Sgt. J. D. Dench ; Cpl. D. Hardisty ; L/Cpls. F. N. Newdick, P. G. Matthews, A. L. Pavis. Manor Platoon. Sgt. J. M. L. Dook ; Cpl. R. L. Hutchinson ; L/Cpla. R. Dobson, D. J. Oliver, F. R. Bown, D. J. Pallant. The following promotions took effect from the dates given :17th October, 1946. To be L/Sergeant : Cpls. Hutchinson and Wilson. To be Corporal : L/Cpls. Radford and Hudson. To be L/Cpl. : Cdts. Hallas (Assistant Storeman), Welch, Graham (J. M.), Graham (W.), Slegg. 11th November, 1946. Signals Platoon : To be Cpl. i/c : L/Cpl. J. M. Graham. To be L/Cpl. 2nd i/c : Cdt. J. H. Amos. To be L/Cpl. Cdts. Tate, Chilton. 19th November, 1946. To be C.Q.M.S. : Cpl. Clement. To be L/Sgt. Cpl. D. Hardisty. To be Corporal : L/Cpls. Newdick, Matthews, Pavis, Ringrose, Oliver, Bown. To be L/Cpls. Cdts. Waters, Harrison (K. G.), Walker, Blake (Signal Storeman). :
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SHOOTING This term the shooting, although not good, was better than we had hoped. Mr. Le Tocq spent the first few weeks of term trying to find a nucleus around which to build a team. In this he was fairly successful, but the time factor for practices handicapped matters. Three matches were arranged under "Country Life" conditions. Of the three, two were won and one was lost. The results were as follows St. Peter's v. Wellington—Won, 549-542. St. Peter's v. Worksop—Lost, 555-578. St. Peter's v. Dean Close—Won, 555-502. Team F. J. Chadwick, J. Dook, D. Hardisty, C. K. Hudson, L. D. Edinger, J. A. Hannon, R. Parker, P. C. Knowlson. :—
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FENCING This term the most recent addition to the long list of School sports has continued to flourish, and great enthusiasm has been shown, particularly by beginners. We have experienced considerable difficulty in finding suitable times for fencing classes, and our thanks are due to R.S.M. Power for turning up at all hours of the day. At the end of the term a match was arranged between the School and York Repertory Company, a much older and more experienced team. We were unlucky in having two of our team unable to take part, but we managed to have the better of the argument. The team and the results are shown below. 1. P. R. Sykes (Captain of Fencing) ... Won 3 bouts, Lost 2 Won 3 bouts, Lost 2 2. C. K. Hudson Won 3 bouts, Lost 2 3. D. S. Carr ... Won 2 bouts, Lost 3 4. J. C. M. Rayson Won 2 bouts, Lost 3 .• 5. R. F. Wyman Result St. Peter's School 13 bouts. York Repertory Company 12 bouts. Following this match, C. K. Hudson and D. S. Carr were awatded their Fencing Colours. •
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SCOUTING The beginning of a new school year coincided with the introduction of Senior Scouts as a separate section of the movement. This has unfortunately entailed the number of patrols in the Senior School being reduced to three owing to the lack of a Scouter to run a Senior Scout section. The Hound Patrol has therefore disappeared for the time being. 37
Training for the 1st Class badge in both parts of the Troop has gone on very satisfactorily by those qualified to tackle it. There has, however, been some lack of enthusiasm among the more recently joined in working for their 2nd Class badge. It is to be hoped that this state of affairs will be remedied before long. Although activities on the Golf Course have been to some extent curtailed this term, several wide games have been played. The Senior School patrols spent an enjoyable afternoon experimenting with Scout Transporters. On Saturday, 7th December, the Troop held an enjoyable Camp Fire in the Senior School Scout Room. A collection of toys, games, books, etc., was made at the end of term and the proceeds taken to St. Stephen's Orphanage as a Christmas gift from the Troop. The result of the Junior School Inter-Patrol Competition was as follows :-1, Owls ; 2, Curlews ; 3, Peewits ; 4, Hawks ; 5, Wood Pigeons.
SQUASH At the beginning of the term F. J. Chadwick was appointed Secretary of Squash in order to give Dook, who remains Captain, more time to run the School Rugger. Chadwick's first job was the construction of a School Squash Ladder to consist of four Seniors, four Intermediates, and four Juniors from each House, selected by the House Captains. This ladder proved very successful, and great enthusiasm for the game has been evident throughout the School this term, and the standard of play has improved considerably. Particularly is this noticeable in the Junior section of the squash ladder and also in several members of the Intermediate section. This augurs well for the future, but it is now some time since our standard of squash was put to the real test of an inter-school match.
CHESS This term chess has been raised to the level of an inter-school game as distinct from an annual contest between the Houses. The School has joined the York Junior Chess League and will play one match against each other member of the League before the end of 38
next term. One of these matches has already been played against St. John's College. The team and the results were as follows :1. P. Jenkins—Adjudicated win. 2. J. C. Grove-Stephenson—Win. 3. W. S. Samuels—Lost. 4. R. Ham—Lost. 5. P. R. Sykes (Captain of Chess)—Lost. 6. D. J. Oliver—Lost. 7. K. W. Wilson—Lost. Although the score of five games to two would seem to indicate a decisive defeat, three of the losses were very close games, and the total result was quite encouraging to an inexperienced team. We were told by our opponents that we should have no difficulty with other members of the league, so we will hope for the best next term. •
RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1946 RETROSPECT
The first and more important half of our rugger season is rapidly drawing to a close as we take a breather for the Christmas holidays, and we cannot but reflect upon the varied performances of the past term, which the weather alone has managed to rival. No one would deny that the season has been lacking in successes, but we had our brighter moments ; as had the weather, which in spite of floods early in the term, provided us with glorious rugger days during October, yet nearly drove us to despair during November, culminating in the most appalling day for our match with Liverpool College, when the only bright spot in the sea of mud was the mounting score in our favour. The other result with which we were well pleased was our decisive win over Giggleswick School, a tonic of which we were in much need at the time. However, to offset these successes, in fact to nullify them completely, we did suffer three serious set-backs at the hands of Denstone, Worksop and Leeds. All three were really good sides, but three such decisive defeats in one season were too much, and we have no excuses to offer. However, we can, perhaps, quite justifiably attribute the reverses to one very evident reason. Although it seems hardly credible, the average weight of the 1st XV pack was only 10 stone 8 pounds. If statistics were available it would surely prove to be very many years since the School had a lighter scrum. The School pack this year certainly never came up against a lighter eight than themselves, and all too often it was a very different tale. It is even more surprising to note that the 2nd XV pack averaged 10 stone 39
5 pounds, yet there were no giants to be found anywhere in the School. In fact only one boy could tip the scales at 12 stone, and he, unfortunately, was more often sick than not. What was lacking in weight, one always hopes might be made up for in speed, for without one or other of these attributes it is difficult enough to gain any ascendancy on a rugger field. But here again we were too often outpaced, so that all we could rely upon was individual grit and stamina and sound team work, and it was on this basis that selection for the School XV was made. And well they did their job at times. The results of two or three matches might well have turned in our favour, and then we might have been reasonably satisfied with the term's performance. If we might be allowed to forget the landslide at Leeds, the team showed very much improving form throughout the latter half of the term. No particular department of the game was ever outstanding ; everybody had a lot to learn but all played hard and did their level best. The 2nd and "Under 16" Colts teams have little more to report in the way of successes, but wins are not everything, and much good and enjoyable rugger was played, and we noted with satisfaction the very much improved form shown by the Colts in their drawn game (8 all) with Worksop in the latter part of the term. That match alone was a promising omen for the future, for in it we saw the best tackling we have witnessed anywhere this term. May many others follow their admirable example The introduction of an "Under 15" colts game and matches should help to re-build the rugger, and the graded games throughout the School, which proved popular, though they were sadly handicapped by the worst of York weather, will also eventually help us to restore a standard of rugger more worthy of our reputation. We should not end this survey without expressing our congratulations to W. Graham on his selection as a member of the Durham County Public Schools XV for the games against the Yorkshire and the Northumberland Public Schools. :
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1st XV CHARACTERS *fJ. McD. L. Dook (Captain), 1945-46. He was never sure enough of his own personal ability to be an inspiring leader. Early in the season he showed complete lack of form, but in spite of the anxiety which this caused him and not knowing whereabouts on the field he might best do himself justice, he eventually overcame his troubles and found form well worthy of his position as a second row forward. *tW. Graham (Vice-Captain), 1945-46. A powerfully built and very strong stand-off half, who has relied more upon strength than elusiveneSs to bring him success. His task has been a difficult one, owing to the limitations of the service from the scrum, and 40
it has often been difficult for him to keep clear of the scrum and get his three-quarters on the move. He possesses a fine pair of hands, and all the keenness necessary to enable him to go a long way. He may yet make a very much more dangerous centre. *ff. N. Newdick, 1945-46. Although a bit talkative, he has led the forwards ably and cheerfully. From his position at wing-forward he has always been prominent in the loose, but lacks the extra speed which would make him a real menace amongst the opposition. He has been making quite a study of the game and has shown plenty of enthusiasm. K. Hudson, 1946. Was the backbone of the three-quarters both in attack and defence, and so played the role of a five-eighths, quite an exacting task which meant playing as the first centre all the time. He was quick to learn and quick off the mark. Could always be relied upon, yet he was never brilliant. fH. L. Dixon, 1946. A good wing-forward in the open and a fine opportunist. If only he had the gift of some more weight he would'e really very good. He needs to pay a little more attention to the job of defence and to be sure of getting his man. f T. M. A. Griffiths, 1946. A keen and very hardworking forward who was always zeady for a scrap. If he stays on for another year he should do very well in his position in the middle of the back row. fj. E. Stuart, X1946. A young forward who has done very well in the second row. His good work in the line-outs was always most marked, and in the open he has the happy knack of being in the right place at the right time. He has had a good season, but before next year he needs to put on a lot more weight without losing his ability. fC. Frank, 1946. Still rather an awkward player and at present a too unbalanced runner for the rugger field, but his tackling has been fearless and beyond comparison. He must try to develop a sense of anticipation and react more quickly to changing circumstances. He must also always remember that the corner flag is his target unless otherwise cut off. D Hardisty, 1945-46. After early disappointments he found his true form on the wing and played some splendid games towards the end of the term. His tackling has been his strongest point and he proved himself a real trier. f K. W. Wilson, 1945-46. In spite of his light weight, he has stuck to his job as a hooker with determination, and when the two scrums were evenly matched for weight, he could always be relied upon to get a very fair share of the ball. A good forward with the ball at his feet. 41
tJ. H. Amos, 1946. As a prop he has shown plenty of fight and bustle, and was a hard-working forward at all times without ever being very prominent or noticeable in the loose. tF. J. Chadwick, 1946. Although of rather slender build, he did his job well as the other prop. A good forward in the loose, and particularly in the line-outs he put in a lot of hard work. tR. Dobson, 1946. Lion-hearted and prepared to go down on the ball or mix it with the opposing forwards at any time. He never lacked initiative, but disappointingly his main weakness was his service from the scrum, which he must remember is the key and first essential to a really good scrum-half. At present he needs too much time in which to serve his fly-half, and too often his body movement as he throws out the pass is mistimed. D Edinger, 1946. Never gave up trying, but unfortunately he lost all confidence in himself. The rhythm of the passing movement never became second nature to him, with the result that it all fell to pieces when under pressure. He was rather slow up in defence and never really got on top of his opposite number. fD. J. Oliver, 1946. Last but not least—the full-back. Possesses a safe pair of hands and a sound kick with either foot when he remembers to balance himself first. Still a bit slow across the field and a little at fault in positioning himself, but never gave cause for any undue alarm to the rest of the side. * Cap.
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SEASON 1946-47 2nd XV—R. M. McDermid ; *C. Dryden, G. M. 'Dodgson, M. A. J. Rignall, F. R. Bown ; G. W. Smith, *D. H. Tate ; P. G. Matthews, J. J. F. Walker, *R. L. Hutchinson, C. C. Clement, T. P. Thomas, *J. M. Ryder, *P. J. Shardlow, *J. Dench (Captain). Colts XV—D. G. Eccles ; J. M. Dodsworth, A. M. Kendell, *P. T. Baker, M. E. Kershaw ; *F. C. Slegg (Captain), *J. A. Broadley ; J. C. Varley, *D. Walter (Vice-Captain), J. A. Whitehead, C. D. Ryder, R. J. Townshend, *A. L. Pavis, T. G. Murray, E. G. Thompson. * Colours. 42
SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1 st XV
Sat., 5th Oct. Wed., 9th Oct. Sat., 12th Oct. Sat., 19th Oct. Sat., 26th Oct. Wed., 30th Oct. Wed., 13th Nov. Sat., 16th Nov. Sat., 23rd Nov. Sat., 30th Nov. Sat., 7th Dec. Sat., 14th Dec.
Royal Signals O.C.T.U. Durham School ... Denstone College Worksop College York R.U.F.C. Trent College ... Giggleswick School Bradford G.S. Leeds G.S. Ampleforth College Liverpool College Old Peterites
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Sat., 19th Oct. Sat., 26th Oct. Sat., 9th Nov. Wed., 13th Nov. Sat., 16th Nov. Sat., 23rd Nov. Wed., 27th Nov. Sat, 30th Nov.
Worksop College 2nd XV Durham School 2nd XV Drax G.S. 1st XV ... Giggleswick School 2nd XV Bradford G.S. 2nd XV Leeds G.S. 2nd XV ... Drax G.S. 1st XV ... Ampleforth College 2nd XV
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Colts XV
Sat., 12th Oct. Wed., 30th Oct. Sat., 9th Nov. Wed., 4th Dec.
Giggleswick School Colts Ampleforth College Colts Denstone College Colts Worksop College Colts
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6 37 8
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ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at Home, 9th October Result St. Peter's 3 points, Durham 14 points For the first inter-school match the weather was fine and the pitch dry. At the start of the match it appeared that either side might win, and there was no score for 30 minutes until Dook scored with a penalty kick, awarded for an off-side. Two minutes later, however, Durham hit back and scored between the posts. They failed to convert and the score was three-all at half-time. During the second half the School backs were severely tested, and although their defence was good, they were not able to prevent Durham scoring another three tries, leaving them winners by 14 points to 3 Hudson and Graham played an excellent game and were unfortunate to see some movements spoiled by careless handling in the backs. This was true of both sides, especially in the first half. :
ST. PETER'S v. DENSTONE COLLEGE Played at Home, 12th October Result St. Peter's 5 points, Denstone 39 points The score shows clearly that the School were beaten, as last year, by a very much better side, but we were unlucky in having two men who were unable to play. Throughout it was a defensive game for the School, and time and again Denstone had a man over on their wing, through which they scored. Only once did the School get in a good forward rush, and from this they scored, leaving the score at half-time 17 points to 5. The second half brought no relief, and only once were the School ever near their opponent's line. Although they held Denstone off for a long time, they began to tire and no-side left Denstone easy victors. :
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ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at Worksop, 19th October Result : Worksop 35 points, St. Peter's 0 This, the XV's first away match, was played on a very hard pitch and they never became really accustomed to it. The School scrum were pushed off the ball in almost every set scrum by a heavier pack, and consequently the Worksop backs did most of the attacking. The tackling was poor, and this, together with the accurate passing of the opposing backs, caused the School's heavy defeat. The Worksop three-quarters took advantage of many mistakes and kept their opposite men very busy. The School XV gave the impression that they could not settle down, especially in the matters of marking and tackling. ST. PETER'S v. TRENT COLLEGE Played at Trent, 30th October Result : St. Peter's 6 points, Trent 9 points Although the result of this match was better than the previous ones, the School might well have done better, and the result very different if it had been played at home. Soon after the start, Trent scored from a penalty kick, although this was soon equalled by a brilliant kick by Dook. Trent scored their first try from a kick-ahead, just before halftime, and their second soon after the re-start of play. The School side played hard during the last. half and scored their only try during it. Had the team started at the beginning to play as hard as they did during the second half, they might easily have scored then. The backs learnt from this match the necessity of keeping well up on the ball and tackling hard. ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at Home, 13th November Result : St. Peter's 23 points, Giggleswick 4 points The whole team played well in this match and pressed hard from the beginning. In the first few minutes Graham broke through and passed to Newdick, who touched down. Another fine individual effort gave Graham a try under the posts soon afterwards. He converted both these tries. The next try was scored through a kick-ahead by Hardisty, leaving the score at half-time as 13 points to nil. 45
During the second half the ball kept mainly in the forwards and no try was scored for twenty minutes until Dixon, dribbling the ball, broke through, and after gathering it up scored between the posts. Dook converted another try by the forwards with a very brilliant kick. Giggleswick ended the scoring with a good drop-kick in front of the goal A special word must be said for Graham and Hudson and also Newdick in leading the forwards so well. .
ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at Bradford, 16th November Result Bradford 9 points, St. Peter's 8 points The game, played on a wet pitch, was lost, certainly not through lack of spirit or hard playing. A penalty kick, awarded to Bradford in the first two minutes, was rather a set-back, but within the next three minutes, hard playing was rewarded with a try by Hardisty and a convert 'by Dook. Another penalty kick and a try by Bradford left the score at half-time as 9 points to 5 in their favour. The only score during the second half was a good penalty kick by Dook. The three-quarters had no chance to get going and the ball kept amongst the forwards all the time. It was bad luck that the School side could not push over the Bradford line, and a great deal must be said for the Bradford forwards. The game, however, taught us much, to pass quickly and to play up on a weak full-back. Dixon, Griffiths and Stuart must have a word of praise for their invaluable support to the pack. :
ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at Leeds, 23rd November Result Leeds G.S. 38 points, St. Peter's 3 points On a ground which was covered with water and in rain which continued throughout the game, this was obviously a forwards' game. With nine of their previous year's colours, Leeds were an excellent team and quite outclassed the School side, and a special word must be said for them in the way they handled the ball. The School forwards played very well, and brought off some excellent rushes, although they were heavily outweighted. Only once did the School backs seem near to scoring, but this chance soon went as the result of an accidental trip. By half-time the score was 14 points to nil. During the second half, Dook scored from a beautiful penalty kick from near the touch line. For the first 25 minutes the School held Leeds very well and :
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then during the last 10 minutes they scored 16 points, getting through nearly every time they had possession of the'all by means of powerful forward rushes. Frank played a good game both in tackling and falling on the ball. ST. PETER'S v. LIVERPOOL COLLEGE Played at Home, 7th December Result St. Peter's 34 points, Liverpool College 0 The pitch was very wet and sticky, and this, together with a very cold wind and a bad light, made conditions rather unpleasant. However, after the first two tries, it was easy to see that the School side were definitely the better. The three-quarters handled the ball as well as they had ever done and the forwards did some very good rushes, particularly through being quick up on a loose ball. Graham scored an extremely good try ; having kicked the ball ahead he caught it, and after handing off several opponents, including the full-hack, who was right behind him, scored between the posts. By half-time the score was 16 points to nil, and during the second half the School continued to press hard and several excellent tries were scored, including one by Oliver at full-back and one by Dook. :
THE SCHOOL v. THE OLD PETERITES Saturday, 14th December Result The School 9 points, Old Peterites 8 points It is with much pleasure that we record the renewal of the match with the O.P.'s. As a result of all the time and trouble taken by P. R. G. Graham in getting the O.P. side together, the arrangements met with 100% success, and the O.P.'s fielded a complete side. It was good to see so many stalwarts of years gone by once again battling with the School side, and there were plenty of others who were there on the touch-line to witness their efforts, as everyone fought in the mud and slush in the worst possible conditions. Even so a lively and exciting game was enjoyed by all. The O.P.'s, heavier and stronger in the pack, quickly settled down, outplayed the School in the set scrums and were unlucky not to score more than an early lead of eight points, largely due to some neat work by Broadhurst at centre-threequarter. But the School rallied and Wiped off three points of their arrears by half-time. The rousing forward rushes by each side in turn from one end of the field to the other were one of the main features of the game, but the School pack gradually wore down their less-trained opponents, and five minutes from time, more by good luck than judgment, the School gained and held to the end their slender lead of one point. :
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Both sides, the one quite indistinguishable from the other, came off the field smothered in mud from head to toe. We shall remember the fine display of Ken Lockwood at full-back ; the duel between Graham and Graham, both stand-off halves ; the certainty of foot by Broadhurst at centre ; and the wild moments of the O.P. pack, ably led by Douglas. O.P. team : K. Lockwood ; G. K. Reynolds, A. Broadhurst, B. Tomlinson, I. H. Baker ; P. R. G. Graham (Capt.), J. Pulleyn J. R. Penty, N. G. L. McDermid (Hooker), E. Denison, M. S. Douglas, R. L. Miller, A. Godsmark, L. Bennett, A. Duffield. ;
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THE JUNIOR. SCHOOL We started the first term of the new school year with another large intake of new boys 19 new boarders and 26 new day boys, though the total number of boys-177—in the Junior School was only ten above our previous highest number. Old boys will no doubt be pleased to hear that a Form Jvi has again been started. This is a form of twelve boys who no doubt will be expected to do exceptionally well, like their predecessors. One of the most important innovations in our arrangements was the allocation of two rooms in the Rise as Form Rooms for Ji and Jii. The use of these two rooms has proved a very great help, and the smallest boys of the School are now very well off, with new desks and their own rooms. Miss Mason has made the rooms very attractive with instructive pictures and diagrams. The general health of the Junior School has again been very good. We had no epidemic complaint, except a mild run of "flu" early in the term. For the first half of the term we were very fortunate in having fine games days, and we think this has been reflected in the fact that we have not lost a match either in rugger or the soccer game. Sgt.-Major Power has been able to give some boxing lessons to beginners, and we hope to hold our usual tournament next term. :
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The chief event of the Junior School during the term was the Gym. or P.T. Display, which this year had to be divided between two days, thus making it possible to seat all our parents and visitors in reasonable comfort. On each day some recitations were given, and we should like to congratulate the boys who were chosen out of the many who had learnt their "pieces." The following boys recited at the Display :— First Day : John Gurney, Eden Percy, Rex Eastwood, C. R. McNeil, A. J. S. Brown and R. Collinson (together), D. M. Walker, P. G. Taylor. Second Day : P. Netherwood, E. Percy, A. Quarmby, C. R. McNeil, A. J. S. Brown and R. Collinson (together), M. Paliant, Stephen White. The programme of the Display is given below, but we would like to add that the Headmaster expressed his pleasure at the exercises done by the boys, and the keen way in which they carried them out. Only four boys were unable to take part owing to injury or absence. In the lower forms there has been quite a spate of model making by the boys, encouraged' by Miss Mason and Mr. Chilman. Some very cute working models have been on show in the form rooms. Mr. Ping has shown lantern slides on several occasions, his subjects being : Nature Study, Water Supply and A Tour in Palestine. Talking about water supply, November brought the River Ouse into almost continuous flood and our fields became water-logged. Consequently walks instead of games were the order of most half-holidays. It seems a great pity that walks as such are disliked by most boys, as they are good exercise, and can be very entertaining and usefully instructive. Then came our Junior Schbol exams., rather enjoyed by most boys, and a sure sign the end of term is approaching ! At the Carol Service in Chapel, our boys took no small part in the excellent singing of the carols, and we should also like to congratulate John Calder who, as representing the Junior School, read the first of the Nine Lessons. The Junior School "broke up" in its usual hearty fashion at 9.45 a.m. on Monday, 16th December. SALVETE Boarders. C. R. G. McNeil. P. J. Taylor. C. M. C. Burdass. S. E. Percy. A. E. Wick. J. D. Gurney. A. G. Quarmby. J. M. Grainger. J. A. Hunter. J. 0. Walton. G. D. Gardner. J. A. Jackson. P. J. Williams. G. B. Hudson. R. S. Lennard. J. B. Huzzard. D. G. Metcalf. R. A. Jackson. M. J. Quarmby. 49
Day Boys. J. Bridge. W. A. Calvert. R. I. Collinson. J. M. W. Dobson. D. Haw. P. J. Netherwood. R. W. Renwick. A. C. Stubbs. D. K. Timms. D. Tonks.
M. Butterworth. D. J. Elliott. M. Holt. R. E. L. Micklethwait. A. J. S. Brown. C. R. Clough. D. C. Dick. A. I. Harrison.
B. M. Nendick. M. R. Pallant. P. Richardson. W. Stubbs. P. G. Taylor. R. Dunwell. D. Harbottle. D. Pfluger. T. Wilkinson.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES During this Christmas Term we have had to run six games for the first time. Roughly speaking those over 11 played in the three rugger games and those under 1 ,1 in the soccer games. The four "Houses" had approximately 44 members in each, the results of the House matches were as follows :— 1st Division Semi-finals—Spartans 9 pts., Thebans 3 pts. Etruscans 18 pts., Trojans 6 pts. The Estruscans were awarded the shield as the Spartans could not field an adequate side on the day of the match. 2nd Division Semi-finals—Spartans 15 pts., Trojans 6 pts. Thebans 36 pts., Etruscans Nil In School matches we were successful in winning them all--four at rugger and one at soccer. At Ampleforth on 22nd October, we won 9 pts. to nil, and on 5th November, at Newburgh, by 17 pts. to nil. In the return matches at York we beat Newburgh 21 pts. to nil on 19th November, and beat Ampleforth, 9 pts. to 3, on 26th November. Mr. D. A. C. Blunt kindly refereed the "home" matches. We congratulate Calder, Cooke, Priestley and Steele on winning their Junior School Rugger Colours. The team was : Full-back, Steele ; Three-quarter backs, Knowles (D. B.), Calder, Hunter (C. D.) and Cooke ; Half-backs, Fletcher (Vice-Captain) and Walshaw ; Forwards, Gunning (Captain), Simpson T.), Blincoe, Rigg, Browne (F. D.), Hawkins, Priestley and Kidson—also played, Driver and Megginson. At soccer, the following represented the School (under 11) v. Clifton House School, Harrogate (under 11), whom they beat at York by 12 goals to 1 : Goal, Bevan ; Full-backs, Hanham (Captain) and Gardner ; Half-backs, Macdonald, Wick and Macpherson ; Forwards, Phillis, Scorgie, Maxwell (Vice-Captain), Burdass and Stabler.
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CUB REPORT This term has been successful in every way. A full and varied programme has been carried out, and a good time has been had by all. Some of us are so keen that we are actually coming back to School in the holidays for a weekly cub meeting ! Congratulations to the following on gaining stars and badges :— 2nd Star—Quickfall (G.). 1st Star—Hick (G.), Wetherell (Y.). Badges Collector—Quickfall, Saville (B.), M. Johnson (R.). Gardener—Quickf all. First Aider—Quickfall, Saville, J. Howat (G.), Scorgie (R.), Phillis (Y.), M. Johnson. There are several more stars on the way, for everyone has really lived up to the Cub motto—"Do your best"—and Akela has been kept very busy passing tests. Particular mention should be made of
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Quickfall's 2nd star and three badges, also Wetherell's 1st star. The latter passed all the tests within six weeks of joining the Cubs, but had to wait for his star until he had been a Tenderpad three months. At the beginning of the term we welcomed the following new Cubs :— Coates, Baines (G.) ; Kirk, Birch, Pegg (B.) ; Thomas, Corry .(R.) ; Wetherell, R. M. Johnson, Leonard (Y.). Good hunting to Blease, Howard and Wood, who have left us. Apart from our ordinary meetings, we had a party on 7th December in the New Building. Amongst other guests we were very pleased to see Mrs. Nix and Miss Mason. The guests formed a "Spotted Six" for the afternoon, and they did very well in competitions. Very many thanks are due to all the mothers, who produced a truly remarkable spread of "big eats." After tea we had an exciting treasure hunt, eventually tracking the treasure, "a herd of elephants," to the 'Stephenson Room. On 2nd November we played Saint Chad's Pack at football and lost 2-1 after an exciting game. Their shooting and passing won them the match, but we hope to get our revenge next time. On 114th December we joined the other York packs at Saint •eorge's School for carol singing and a handicraft exhibition. Our carol, "King Jesus hath a garden," went down very well, and Hick is to be congratulated on playing the piano so well for us. We were the only pack to produce our own accompanist. We should like to thank Mr. Stevens for coaching us. During the afternoon the Lord Mayor of York accepted a sum of money earned by the Cubs for his Christmas Cheer Fund, and Scorgie led a combined Grand Howl of welcome which nearly took the roof off. Our handicrafts were fairly good, though by no means the best at the exhibition. R. M. Johnson ,collected a certificate for a drawing. Only eight certificates were given .out altogether, so it was a very good show. The result of the inter-six contest was as follows :— Tests, Stars Total. Competitions. and Badges. Six. 119 25 94 Green 55 81 26 Blue 78 30 48 Red 61 .42 Yellow 19 THE ARMADA
(The following verses, submitted by a member of the Junior School, must inevitably provoke comparisons with those of more distinguished poets on this same theme. We gladly accept the challenge and publish them ; in the hope, too, that they will stimulate others to .offer their literary efforts to "The Peterite.")
The great and proud Armada came A-sailing up the Sound, While Drake and all his comrades watched Their coming from a mound. With little ships and valiant hearts They sailed from Plymouth Ho. The Golden Hind, with Drake aboard, Went first to meet the foe. The broadsides crashed, and tempests lashed The Spaniards were aflame. Thus Drake and all his comrades won Undying praise and fame. C. Moore (JvA). JUNIOR SCHOOL HOUSE NOTES Albany House When we heard on the first day of term that floods had conveniently extended some boys' holidays it looked ominous therefore it is less wonder that there were several thoroughly wet week-ends which strained our resources, making us concentrate more than we desired upon indoor amusements. There were 37 of us this term, a new record made possible by the acquisition of another dormitory, but we soon found our bearings and began our games, scouting, and Dolittle clubs as keenly as ever. It soon became evident that of the younger boys, Wick, Phillis, Gardner, Ridley and Scorgie were prominent at soccer, and that Priestley (colours), Walshaw, Rigg and Kidson were good enough for the Junior School XV. Among the many interesting events were the grand firework display, including Isherwood's mine with serpents, the holiday on All Saints' Day—it rained again, of course !—seeing "Macbeth," hearing "The Christmas Carol," "town leave" at the end of term, the Cub concert, the camp fire and the Dolittle party. We wish to thank all the masters and Miss Mason for their interest in these activities which we have enjoyed so much. Various competitions have been won by Youll (short story), 0. Wetherell, M. Quarmby and Kidson (letter writing), Walshaw and Frost (at the party). It has been an eventful term, and no ending could have been more appropriate than the magnificent party after the Carol Service. Nobody asked to be "excused" anything—another record ! even the epicures temporarily forgot themselves. There was not a dull moment, and few quiet ones during the games after tea. Though some of us will best remember the performances of Huzzard, Taylor and Thomas in the Junior Charade, the chief impression is of the way in which everybody contributed to the enjoyment of the party, which ended in a beautiful and seasonable setting of holly, candlelight, fireglow and carols at St. Olave's. :
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St. Olave's Sundry changes this term witness to our development. A new dormitory for six was opened which has yet to be named, and the House numbers 31. A monster new wonder cooker is now installed in the Kitchen (a Green's "Heatflow") and many a time and oft has it been gaped at with considerable reverence. It has eased and improved the cooking, and with a large hot cupboard it has raised the standard of food considerably. Perhaps first we should welcome Miss Dean to our family to cook for us, and then attribute to her, as well as to Mr. Green's masterpiece, the better and more varied cooking. For after all, we assume that she is the active member of the partnership with all the initiative ; yet to see the pair at work one has doubts Miss Hancock, too, we welcome as Matron (or Lady Warder to the inmates !), and she has quickly won the boys' affection and all our thanks for her constant care of the boys. In fact, all the staff, led by Elsie, deserve our thanks for their interest and assistance and co-operation. Elsie's 'birthday was hailed by us all as a big day, and she got a boisterous greeting. Our monitors this term have been Calder and Knowles, with Simpson and Buttrum newly appointed, and they have worked well. The dormitory competition has produced very desirable results in tidiness of person and possessions, and in keenness all round. In addition to a weekly shield for the winners, a cup for the term's winner is to appear in due course. The "Champs" for many weeks were "wee Hamish's" mates, but the old imps of Durham eventually won by a short head, and Calder, as monitor of that dorm., can claim credit for the result if he feels he has caused it. Calder and Cooke, Knowles and Simpson have played regularly in the Junior School XV, and Megginson has hoped each time \for a "crock" among the forwards in order to step in from touch-judging. The decorating for the end-of-term party was done with a will, and the gaiety was crowned by a big tree and by a fine Christmas crib built by "Joe" Knowles, Simpson and Jerry Knowles. Then the party. The exams. had ended and even if all the questions were unfair, all the marking inaccurate, all masters' opinions on a boy's report worthless and biased, and this travesty of justice were to arrive with the bill on Christmas Day, nothing could spoil the party ! A gargantuan feed was prepared, riotous cheers greeted the arrival of the exhibits from the Junior School staff, and, once all were wedged in, we set to. It began quickly and the pace was hot. The short distance men soon fell out—Lennard, Howard, Webster. The champing became steadier, but the pace was set by the Albany man, Palframan. The challenge was taken up by Olavites and the crowd put their money on. Eventually only Palframan and Simpson were in the field. Finally Simpson cantered home an easy winner—Floreat. After this various games were played, organised in turn by Miss Mason, Mr. Chilman and Miss Hancock, to whom we are grateful for !
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the fun they provided. As a climax both households, with all present, met in the hall, lit by the tree and its candles, for a real treat given us by Mr. Waine. Every inch of space was filled and we sang carols and listened to Mr. Waine at the piano for over an hour. He called on a variety of groups to sing verses of the carols, and altogether the occasion was a homely one of complete pleasure—the loudness of the cheers showed something of the joy Mr. Waine gave us—we do thank him. Indeed, at the risk of repetition, we are very conscious of how much we owe the success of the party to the many who put such ready efforts into its preparation. A ghost story sent us to bed, glancing furtively into the corners. So we enjoyed the term and can say we were happy. A few had a day or two of "Olavitis," the complaint that no school doctor yet has found the cure for—it qualifies the carrier for two days in bed for no reason ! Webster's attack lasted from when the morning exams. began until 12.15 p.m. five days later—exams. ended that very day at 12.15 p.m.—strange, isn't it ? McDougle and Bevan won the senior and junior ping-pong ladders, Dixon and Megginson put on weight, Williams didn't ; Macdonald, Maxwell and Bevan were in a Junior School Soccer XI ; our twin "Jackos" puzzled the staff ; Everitt played a piano for hours and hours ; Corry was here all the time ; and our ten new boys settled well and are now well in the family circle. Now for more fun in the Easter Term. -
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