May 1948

THE PETERITE Vol. XL

MAY, 1948

No. 318

EDITORIAL It is perhaps inevitable that Editorial comment, written as it is on the eve of going to press, must have the Janus quality of looking both ways—backwards over the term which has passed and forward to the term on which we are just embarking. The past term, because of the early occurrence of Easter, was one of the briefest we have known and barely extended into an eleventh week. But its shortness in no way restricted the activities usually associated with this period of the School Year. Indeed, more was achieved than heretofore, since to the customary term's programme were added the School Concert and the four House entertainments, which, incidentally, though informal and purely "domestic" occasions, proved a welcome revival.

The official Concert was a notable success. We have come to assume the excellence of the School singing; but considered as a whole the Concert was markedly better than the initial venture, held last year in July, and fully justified the belief that in course of time a high standard of orchestral and instrumental music can also be attained.

The corollary to the early Easter holiday is a long Summer Term, one of the longest on record. Commemoration is, of course, the most ed, the important function in the calendar of the term, and is, inde culmination of the School Year. The programme will be similar to that of the two preceding post-war festivals. The Bishop of Brechin will preach the Commemoration Sermon on Sunday, the 25th July, and the prizes will be distributed by the Provost of King's College, Cambridge. One so eminent in the academic world as Dr. Sheppard will add lustre to the list of distinguished guests whom we have been privileged to welcome at our Speech Days, and we look forward to his visit with great pleasure.

The continued expansion of the School has made necessary the creation of an additional boarding house which will be launched in September under the housemastership of Mr. R. F. Harding. 'The Grove' will occupy No. 17 Clifton, to be vacated by the Rise when the modernisation of their original home in the Avenue is completed.

There will thus be four boarding houses, and it is proposed that the complement of each shall be approximately 5o boys. Many will applaud the choice of name for the new house. 'The Grove', of course, is a revival, since a house so styled existed until 1935, when its premises became St. Olave's, the present Junior School boarding house.

We are able to publish in this issue the text of a letter written in 1697 to the Archbishop of York concerning the endowments of the

CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial Birth ...

Mr. H. V. Moore's Appointment Mr. K. H. Rhodes ...

Old Peterite News ...

Calendar, Summer Term, 1948 Valete School Officers House Notes ...

Oxford Cup, 1947-48 The Chapel ...

The Choir ...

The Library ...

The Debating Society British Ship Adoption Society The Art Group The Musical Society The School Concert, 1948 ...

The Science Society The School Endowment in 1697 Verse The House Concerts J.T.C. Notes Scouting Fencing Shooting Squash Chess Athletics Rowing Cricket Fixtures, 1948 Hockey, 1948 The Junior School ... ...

Editorial Notices

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School at that time. The letter has recently been discovered in the archives of Bishopthorpe Palace and, though it makes no very momentous addition to our knowledge of the School's history, sheds some interesting sidelights on the situation of the School in the reign of William III and clarifies some of the facts already known to us.

The unexpected appearance of this document—little, if any, documentary evidence has been added to that available to the Rev. Angelo Raine when he compiled his History of St. Peter's, published in 1926—encourages the hope that the records of Bishopthorpe, the Minster Act Books, or other unclassified documentary material which the City of York possesses in plenty may yet fill some of the many gaps in the School's long history and resolve some of the tantalising questions which have hitherto remained unanswered.

The institution of a Schools' J.T.C. Camp on the lines of the prewar O.T.C. camps is welcome and brings back happy memories of the days when "going to camp" followed automatically on the end of the Summer Term. The cricket fixture list, too, has taken on something of its old flavour, and we look forward with zest to a programme which includes, in addition to the School matches, visits by the M.C.C., Yorkshire Gentlemen, the Southgate C.C., and the Craven Gentlemen.

BIRTH THE HEADMASTER AND MRS DRONFIELD We have to record the birth to the Headmaster and Mrs. Dronfield of their fourth child, a daughter. 'Barbara Elizabeth' was born on the roth May, and we are delighted that we are able to offer promptly our heartiest congratulations.

MR. H. V. MOORE'S APPOINTMENT Mr. H. V. Moore, Senior Modern Languages Master and Housemaster of Temple, has been appointed Headmaster of Almondbury Grammar School, Huddersfield. Mr. Moore takes up his new position in September of this year. We congratulate him on his appointment.

MR. K. H. RHODES Mr. Rhodes is relinquishing the Housemastership of School House at the end of the present term, and will become Housemaster of Temple House in September.

There will be later opportunities for placing on record Mr. Rhodes' long and unique service to School House, but it is felt that our readers will appreciate this preliminary notice.

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OLD PETERITE NEWS COMMEMORATION Commemoration will be held at the School on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the 23rd-25th July. The programme will include the usual cricket and rowing matches against the School, and the O.P. Club meeting and dinner, which will probably be on Friday, 23rd July.

Full details will, of course, be sent with the invitations, which may indeed have reached O.P.s by the time this number is in circulation.

All who came to either of the last two years' gatherings will agree that the revival of the festival on its pre-war scale has been a notable success. The function in 1947 was particularly enjoyable and was the occasion of a most representative assembly of Old Peterites of every generation. It is hoped, therefore, that every effort will be made to keep up this standard and that all O.P.s who can possibly do so will attend, assured, as by past experiences they may well be, of a most enjoyable re-union.

O.P. CRICKET XI Any Old Peterite who wishes to play in the two day cricket match against the School on Friday and Saturday, 23rd and 24th July, should apply to P. A. Shardlow, at High Park, Ebberston, Scarborough.

"ENGLISH RIVERS"

By John Rodgers (Batsford, 1948) Readers of "The Peterite" in particular will welcome this new book by John Rodgers (St. Peter's, 5919-1925). "English Rivers" is his third contribution to the well-known Batsford "English Heritage" series, his two preceding books being "English Public Schools" and "The English Woodland". In itself the Batsford imprint is a sufficient guarantee of excellence, but even in such distinguished company "English Rivers" is in many respects notable. It is perhaps remarkable that, in view of the importance and singular beauty of our rivers, surprisingly little has been written about them. A glance at the endpapers of the book, whereon excellent maps reproduce the amazing network of natural waterways covering our country, reminds us how great an influence the English rivers have had on our character and history. Yet hitherto no attempt has been made to write of them collectively. It is this deficiency which John Rodgers sets out to make good. And he has succeeded excellently. If with this work he has explored a virgin country, we venture to think that there are few others who could be better qualified for the task or who could have carried it out in a manner so completely satisfying.

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We note that a reviewer has asserted that this is not a guide book.

But in a sense it is. It is the perfect guide book. Written in an easy, direct, unaffected style which makes the reading of it a pleasure, the book surveys our rivers in all their aspects—from the geographical, historical, and commercial, as well as from the purely scenic viewpoint.

Further, there is, at any rate to the writer of this note, a wholly delightful emphasis on the literary associations of our rivers. The quotations from such master travellers of our countryside as George Borrow, Defoe, and Cobbett, the links with some of the most notable works of fiction, and the illumination of the theme by the poetry of Milton, Wordsworth, A. E. Housman, and many another are in every instance felicitous. Trite quotation is easy enough and, in books of this kind, so often clumsily misused that its effect is irritating. But in "English Rivers" the literary allusion has an inevitable rightness which not infrequently adds something to our appreciation of the passages themselves.

One does not need the evidence of the extraordinarily full bibliography printed at the end of the book to be convinced that John Rodgers has probed his subject to the bottom. He writes throughout with a confident certainty which can only spring from a thorough knowledge of and affection for his theme. He is no less sure of himself in writing of the remote and little-known headwaters of the Tees than in his treatment of the majestic and much-described estuary of the Thames. Such a book, of course, cries aloud for adequate illustration, and, as is to be presumed in a Batsford publication, the demand is met excellently. There are some 16o illustrations, which include, besides a host of photographs admirably chosen to exemplify not merely the scenic beauty of our rivers but also their utilitarian aspects, reproductions of old paintings and prints, and four plates in colour.

The reproductions of well-known masterpieces by Turner, Cotrnan, Canaletto, Gainsborough and others are an attractive feature.

We congratulate John Rodgers on a book that is worthwhile and which should be widely appreciated. "English Rivers", we believe, will greatly enhance the reputation which he has earned by his previous books.

BRIGADIER L. E. CUTFORTH, O.B.E., R.A.O.C. We have received from an O.P. correspondent some details of the distinguished army career of Brig. L. E. Cutforth (St. Peter's, 19121917). Our correspondent writes that "Cutforth is not one who seeks publicity, but I do feel that his record should be known, as without doubt it adds considerable credit to our old School." We gladly print some extracts from his letter.

"In the first World War he served in the R.F.C. and after the war transferred to the R.A. as a regular, and at a later date to the R.A.O.C. During World War II I had the great fortune of serving under Brigadier Cutforth on two occasions. The first was when he was 4

Deputy Director Ordnance Services, 8 Corps, when he was responsible for all ordnance services to this the first armoured corps formed. The second time was when he was D.D.O.S., 21 Army Group. In this latter appointment there is no doubt that he made a great name for the R.A.O.C. as well as for himself. He was responsible for the buildup of all ordnance services for 21 Army Group—the planning and the final execution during active operations of the great offensive of 1 944-45.

When the war ended he remained with the B.A.O.R. as Director Ordnance Services. He has now been recalled to the War Office as D.D.O.S. (Ops.). In the course of the war he rose in rank from Major to Brigadier. He was twice Mentioned in Despatches and was awarded the O.B.E. in 1944."

We are grateful to our correspondent for the information printed above. It would have been unfortunate if "The Peterite," which in the course of the war endeavoured to make its record of Old Peterite war-service as complete as possible, had omitted all mention of so distinguished a career.

AN APOLOGY In the last issue of "The Peterite" we announced the birth of a daughter to C. G. Rob (1923-29). We regret that the announcement, like the report of Mark Twain's death, was "grossly exaggerated."

Rob, in fact, has no daughter, as he himself has confirmed to us in a letter. We regret the error and hasten to correct it, agreeing with him that as he "is still unmarried it is just as well to be strictly accurate." The mistake arose from the fact that Rob has a cousin, also C. G. Rob and also a surgeon (but of Oundle and not St. Peter's), to whom the announcement, which we culled from the "Times", actually applied. The confusion was perhaps pardonable, but none the less we apologise.

Some O.P.s may be interested to hear of C. G. Rob. He writes to us from Winterton Emergency Hospital, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, where he is Resident Orthopaedic Surgeon. His home address is Catton Hall, Thirsk.

ITEMS S. G. S. Pawle (1927-31) won the third annual open Squash Championship of the Isle of Wight by beating R. G. Forbes Bassett in the final, 9-5, 9-4, ro-8. In the semi-final round he beat P. B. Brotchie, g-6, ro-8, 3-9, 5-9, ro-8.

Sir Philip Morris (1913-2o) has been appointed Chairman of the Secondary School Examination Council upon the resignation of Sir Maurice Holmes. He was previously Vice-Chairman. In the light of the imminent changes in the examination system, and the Council's part in them, the importance of this appointment needs no comment.

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OBITUARY We deeply regret to record the death of Robin M. T. Goodwin (School House, 1943-45). He died following an operation. He was 19, and is well remembered by many still in the School. We offer our sincere sympathy to his parents in their loss.

BIRTHS COOPER.—On 17th March, 1948, to Peggy (nee Chalkley), wife of Alan Burton Cooper (School House, 1927-31), a son (Graham Burton).

GRAHAM.—On 1st February, 1948, at the Liverpool Maternity Hospital, to Nansi (nee Davies), wife of Dr. Earlam Graham, 198 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, a daughter (Jane). [1932-37.]

HODGSON.—On 8th May, 1948, to Gwyneth (nee Bowles), wife of T. C. B. Hodgson, 2 Kensington Road, Morecambe, Lancs., a daughter.

MARRIAGE WILLIAMS—RICHARDS. On 3oth August, 1947, at Accra, Gold Coast, Charles Fisher Williams, of 7 Sussex Square, Brighton, to Pamela Richards, of Hampstead. [Left 1928.]

ENGAGEMENTS CAPTAIN B. J. EASTWOOD AND MISS D. BINGLEY The engagement is announced between Captain Boris J. Eastwood, M.B.E., R.A.S.C., eldest son of the late Mr. W. C. Eastwood and of Mrs. R. Moisenco-Eastwood, of London, and Formby, Lancashire, and Doris (Billie), younger daughter of Mr. G. W. Bingley and of the late Mrs. Bingley, of Hendon.

DR. P. R. G. GRAHAM AND MISS M. C. GUINNESS The engagement is announced between Pieter Robert Geoffrey, the younger son of Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Graham, Netherby House, Wigan, and Mary Carol, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Guinness, Huyton Fold, Adlington, Lancashire. [1935-40.]

SQUADRON LEADER J. A. WRIGHT AND MISS T. M. FORSTER The engagement is announced between James Alan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wright, of York, and Teresa Mary, daughter of the late Mr. E. F. C. Forster and Mrs. Forster, of Easterfield. Driffield, Yorkshire. [1933-38.]

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OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE LETTERS OXFORD, I 4t11 April, 1948.

To : The Editors, "The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, We would first like to draw attention to the fact that our numerical strength at the moment is greater than it has been for very many years —it is perhaps a record—for with the arrival of Peter Robson and Peter Andrew we now number nine. It seems that Oxford is at last beginning to claim its equitable proportion of O.P.s and no longer is there such a drift towards "the Other Place." We hope that this state of affairs will continue, and that many O.P.s will see fit to join us in the near future.

Perhaps the most notable event of the term for us was the informal dinner which we held in the last week. The matter had been under consideration for some time past, and we thought that now our numbers really warranted such a gathering. Besides being a pleasant social evening it served as an introduction to our recently arrived members, whom several of us had not yet met. We hope to continue the practice each term.

John Denison (Worcester) by now firmly established in the ways of Oxford life—he has an opinion on everything—took the head of the table at the dinner with an air of authority, and his handling of the waiter was something to be admired. When complimented on this he explained nonchalantly that he had acquired plenty of experience while serving in Egypt during the war. We hope that he is as familiar with his history text books as he is with the wine list.

The presence of Peter Andrew (Keble) gave to the company a certain flavour of moderation, inspired by age and experience. We regret to say that we discovered very little about his pursuits, but it is known that he is a mathematician and appears to be the only O.P. here not reading the humanities.

Our oldest inhabitant, Lyndon Duffield (B.N.C.) is still with us after more than four years. He now speaks with the dignified air of a man with a degree, and occasionally tends to look with scorn upon us poor undergraduates. We understand his B. Litt. thesis on some obscure German poet is progressing and the outline of it has already been submitted to his supervisor. In his leisure moments he acts as joint librarian at the German Seminar library, and has developed a taste for shove ha'penny. In the latter capacity he has appeared for an unofficial B.N.C. team against the House. Presumably he thinks that as a quarter Blue can be awarded for tiddlywinks, his prowess also may be rewarded.

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Derek Taylor-Thompson (Balliol), who is treading the leisurely path towards Greats, has rarely been seen this term. However, some of us know to our cost that he has played squash with considerable dash, and we expect to see him playing a storming game of tennis in the summer.

We heard that Mick Bannister (B.N.C.) had been offered a room in College, but refused. Can this refusal be attributed to the fact that his rooms are in close proximity to a hostel for female occupational therapists, where he has been known to go to social evenings, or does he desire to be free from the distractions of college life to commune with Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton?

After being something of an enigma throughout the Michaelmas Term, when rooms had been allotted him, and we were hourly expecting his arrival, Peter Robson (B.N.C.) finally put in an appearance this term. He has returned from service in the Navy to read German and French, and is frequently seen disappearing into the German library, probably looking for the librarian absent taking his morning coffee.

Norman McDermid (St. Edmund Hall) has spent a lot of time playing rugger, and also, to judge from his appearance, eating. Never have we seen him tooking so robust and healthy, and if the old saying "mens sana in corpore sano" is to be believed, his work must indeed have prospered during the term.

To Robert Hey (New College) we are indebted for the organisation of the dinner. The promptitude with which he stepped forward when the matter was raised was remarkable, and so, may we add, was the organisation. We were rather puzzled by the disappearance of several notes he was supposed to have sent; but all was well in the end, and we are very grateful to him.

Peter Tee (Christ Church) has also indulged in some rugger, and paid a visit to Sandhurst, but was unable to find any member of the strong O.P. military contingent. We regret we shall no longer be able to have tea with him in his palatial rooms at Christ Church as we hear he is moving into digs at the end of this term.

Finally we would like to raise the question of liaison between the universities and Sandhurst. During the term A. G. K. Reynolds came over from Cambridge, and we were interested to have a first-hand account of activities over there. An inter-Varsity O.P. squash match was suggested, but it is questionable whether the standard of play would warrant such a contest. However, we would welcome any contact with O.P.s at the other universities or at military establishments.

Wishing the School all the best for the Summer Term, We remain, Yours very sincerely, THE OXFORD

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O.P.s.

CAMBRIDGE.

May, 1948.

To : The Editors, "The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, Last term we re-inaugurated our annual Cambridge Old Peterite dinner on 27th February, when we were honoured by the presence of Mr. Burgess, representing the School. After the dinner we adjourned to Ringrose's room, where we enjoyed a pleasantly reminiscent evening together.

Shortly after the beginning of term A. G. Reynolds (Emmanuel), newly demobbed from the Navy, unexpectedly joined us to read Russian. We congratulate him on representing the University in a boxing tournament against St. Paul's School. His fellow collegians, G. Long and J. F. Spink, rarely make an appearance outside their college walls, though Long was seen at the Granta Ball.

G. Mountain (Christ's) "does nothing in particular and does it very well." On fine days he is to be found slowly hoeing the Fellows' garden, reading Shakespeare aloud !

J. D. Anderson (Sidney Sussex) is another cloistered hermit : we gather, however, that he takes an active part in college games.

Our law students, J. D. Ward (St. John's) and P. F. Ringrose (Clare) work hard and occasionally play squash together. Many will have noticed the photograph of Ward, somewhat socially minded, in a recent issue of a well-known magazine !

With best wishes to the School, we remain, Yours, etc., THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

SANDHURST LETTER R.M.A.

Dear Sir,

SANDHURST,

May, 1948.

The beginning of term in January found us looking down the lists of names of the new intake, but, alas, no familiar ones could be found.

However, we were gratified to hear that several Peterites had either taken or are sitting for the necessary entrance examinations to Sandhurst. May we wish them the best of luck? We are hoping to see them next term.

Present O.P.s at Sandhurst are :Baker, F. P. What a change it would be if we saw him without a trilby and an ebony walking stick. His fencing abilities have brought him the well-earned appointment of Vice-Captain of Academy fencing.

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Baker I. H. We seem to see him rarely, but his duties as Senior icer of the Champion Company must keep him pretty busy.

Under Off Even his sporting activities are becoming sadly neglected. Still, graduation day isn't far off.

Jones, M. G. Not only O.P.s but most cadets who know him were astounded one day to see him in riding breeches. We are now eagerly waiting for the great day when we actually see him on one of these unpunctual quadrupeds. By the stripe on his arm promotion seems to have come his way.

Owen, E.O. I'm afraid we just can't find him anywhere in The Academy, but we have been told by his room-mate that his scientific brain has formulated a solution to the basic and commercial petrol problem. He certainly shouldn't be in the army.

Reynolds, G. H. F. Occasionally seen dashing out of the Staff College gates with ice skates over his shoulder. We are beginning to think that the ice must hold other attractions. He ran the two miles in the inter-company sports, but says his running days are over.

Rignall, M. A. J. It must be more than a coincidence that he's always out of cigarettes when we meet him on his way to work.

Strangely enough, hockey seems to have been his chief sporting activity.

We are hoping he'll be able to distinguish himself on the cricket field later on in the term.

Rodger, A. C. Delights in telling unsuspecting cadets of his hairraising experiences in odd parts of the country. He takes part in most of the "gentler" sports, such as putting the shot, boxing and bayonet fencing. Congratulations upon his promotion.

Weighill, P. W. He has an even fresher complexion than usual when he's exchanging York scandal with Reynolds. His haunts seem to have changed from London to Reading. Academy rowing seems to be the cause. He bayonet fenced for the Academy against Cranwell • earlier in the term.

Finally, we would like to send our best wishes to all O.P.s and to the School.

Yours sincerely, THE SANDHURST Q.P.S.

CALENDAR, SUMMER TERM, 1948 26 Mon. Boarders return.

27 Tues. Full Term begins.

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APRIL MAY

Rogation Sunday.

Preacher : The Headmaster.

3 Mon. 11-3o a.m. Talk on "Outward Bound Sea School."

6 Thurs. Ascension Day. 8-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Sung).

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Sun. Sunday after Ascension.

Preacher : The Chaplain.

16 Sun. Whit-Sunday. i7 Mon.

Preacher : The Chaplain.

Whit-Monday.

2-15 p.m. Junior School Athletic Sports.

19 Wed. Ist XI v. York C.C. Home.

20 Thurs. I r a.m. Governors' Meeting.

22 Sat. I st XI v. Clifton C.C. Home.

1st and 2nd IVs v. St. John's College. Home.

23 Sun. Trinity Sunday.

Preacher : The Rev. P. J. Lamb, Principal of St. John's College.

26 Wed. 1st and 2nd IVs v. Leeds University. Home.

28 Fri. Visit of Secretary, Public Schools Employment Bureau.

29 Sat. 1st XI v. Worksop College. Away.

1st and 2nd IVs v. Durham School. Away.

3o Sun. 1st Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Chaplain.

JUNE Tues. Annual J.T.C. Inspection.

2 Wed. 1st XI v. Durham School. Away.

5 Sat. 1st XI v. Giggleswick School. Home.

6 Sun. 2nd Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Chaplain.

8 Tues. Entrance Scholarship Examination to Senior School (Two days).

9 Wed. 1st XI v. Manchester Grammar School. Home.

10 Thurs. Certificate "A" Examination.

Fri. Art Exhibitions, "Design for Living" and "Design for Commerce."

(One week.)

12 Sat. 1st XI v. Ampleforth College. Home.

1st and 2nd IVs at Newark Regatta. Away.

13 Sun. 3rd Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Dean of York.

14 Mon. Semi-Final House Match.

17 Thurs. I I a.m. Governors' Meeting.

19 Sat. 1st XI v. Yorkshire Gentlemen. Home.

1st and 2nd IVs at York Regatta.

ao Sun. 4th Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Bishop of Bradford.

Mon. Entrance Examination to Senior School (Two days).

1st XI v. M.C.C. Home.

22 Tues. J.T.C. and Scout Field Day. 23 Wed. 1st XI v. Southgate C.C. Home.

24 Thurs. H.S.C. Examination begins.

1st XI v. Bradford Grammar School. Home.

26 Sat. st and 2nd IVs v. Nottingham High School. Home.

5th Sunday after Trinity.

27 Sun. Preacher : The Chaplain.

28 Mon. Semi-Final House Match.

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29 Tues. St. Peter.

8-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Sung).

3 Sat. 4 Sun.

JULY 1st XI v. Leeds Grammar School. Away.

6th Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Archdeacon of Cleveland.

5 Mon. Final House Match.

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9 Fri. 10 Sat. rr Sun.

School Certificate Examination begins.

1st XI v. Craven Gentlemen. Home.

7th Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Chaplain.

15 Thurs. 11 a.m. Governors' Meeting.

17 Sat. 1st XI v. Bootham School. Away. i8 Sun. 8th Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Headmaster.

21 Wed. Ist XI v. T. H. Hobson's XI. Away.

22 Thurs. 2-3o p.m. Junior School Swimming Sports.

1st XI v. Old Peterites. Home. (Two days).

23 Fri. I1 a.m. Speech Day and Distribution of Prizes by the Provost of 24 Sat. King's College, Cambridge.

Afternoon :—O.P. Cricket Match. (Second day).

Rowing—School v. Old Peterites.

25 Sun. St. James.

I I a.m. Commemoration Service.

Preacher : Bishop of Brechin.

26 Mon. 2-3o p.m. Senior School Swimming Sports.

Full Term ends.

27 Tues. Boarders depart.

J.T.C. Camp begins.

An Art Exhibition of the work of the School will be on view during Commemoration Week-end.

Normal Sunday Services :—Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Junior School Service, 10-30 a.m. Evensong and Sermon, 6-3o p.m.

VALETE (March, 1948) SCHOOL HOUSE R. E. Thornton.

1 943 - 48 . VC. House Monitor. Fencing Team, 1947.

Corporal in J.T.C. Cert. "A", 1947. Ist Class Shot.

TEMPLE J. A. Douthwaite. 1943-48. VIL. School Cert., 1 947.

SCHOOL OFFICERS EASTER TERM, 1948 SCHOOL MONITORS :

Head of School and The Manor—W. GRAHAM. Head of The Rise—J. E. STUART. Head of School House—T. M. A. GRIFFITHS. Head of Temple—F. N. NEWDICK. Chapel Monitor—C. DRYDEN. C. FRANK. G. A. RADFORD. M. SPEIGHT. 12

HOUSE MONITORS :

The Manor—C. C. CLEMENT, N. B. HARRISON. The Rise—R. E. A. ATKINSON, E. G. BROWN, A. A. CAMFIELD, N. B. BURGESS, J. B. MORTIMER. School House—R. HAM, R. PARKER, R. E. THORNTON, P. D. WATERS. Temple—J. M. GRAHAM, K. G. HARRISON, A. L. PAVIS, C. D. RYDER, F. C. SLEGG. Captain of Hockey—M. SPEIGHT. Captain of Boats—T. M. A. GRIFFITHS. Captain of Athletics—C. FRANK. Captain of Shooting—J. A. HANNON. Captain of Squash—R. PARKER. Captain of Fencing—G. A. RADFORD. C.S.M. in 7.T.C.—F. N. NEWDICK.

HOUSE NOTES THE MANOR Our success in games this term may only be called satisfactory, although we won the major event of the term—the House Hockey.

We are pleased to be able to report that the Cup which has stood on our shelves for the last four or five years, in default of a competition, is now rightfully ours, and may it long remain so ! Speight is to be congratulated on captaining the School Hockey XI, and Graham on the award of his 1st XI Colours. For their parts in the winning of the inter-house hockey, N. B. Harrison and R. M. Hodgson were awarded House Colours.

This year there was welcome enthusiasm for cross-country running.

The House team trained regularly, but unfortunately, because of age and other factors, we were unable to do better than wooden spoon standard. Next year , well, we will wait and see ! Whilst talking about athletics we would like to say how sorry we were that Frank was unable to take part in any athletics this term, either for the School or for the House, because of a hockey injury. His absence was felt in our athletics team, although Speight, assisted by Graham, did well in the Seniors.

If any brickbats are to be thrown, may they be directed at a halfhearted few who did not fully pull their weight in Standards. It is they who are to be thanked for our finishing last of the House averages.

In the inter-house chess, our team, ably led by Jenkins, check-mated their way to victory for the third successive year. We were beaten by very little in the semi-finals of the inter-house boating, a loss we may put down to the inexperience of our crew, but then, as we won the s time, we feel as though the hockey, which was an alternative at thi amends were made for our failure. For the second year in succession we lost the squash cup to School House after having played our way into the final, a failure for which we must blame the absence of the "squash habit" in the House, a lapse of which Old Manorites will be 1

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very sorry to hear. We do feel, however, that there are a number of up and coming champions lower down in the House who will redeem our good name in this field before very long.

"There are fairies at the bottom of our garden", or so it appeared when the "Manor Corps de Ballet" was practising for their production a "Sylvia" in the House Concert. The Manor's show, we take pride in reporting, was a success, thanks to the hard work of all connected with the House. Miss Booth's help was particularly valuable, and it was with great regret that we had to say goodbye to her at the end of term on her leaving us to take up a post elsewhere. We wish her good luck.

THE RISE When we returned from the Christmas holidays, the House had hopes of redeeming its setbacks of the previous term. This, however, was not to be. We lost all the inter-house events. We did, however, have our compensations; Goodburn and Thornton came first and second, respectively, in the cross-country. Goodburn is also to be congratulated on winning the intermediate mile and half mile.

Kendell won the senior mile and half mile.

Our representation in the School teams has been much better this term, and the following are to be congratulated on being awarded Colours : Stuart for hockey; Grainger for shooting; Amos for fencing; and Goodburn for Colts athletics. Goodburn and Thornton are to be congratulated on the award of their House Colours.

A squash ladder was started during the term and was eventually won by Thornton, who received a book on squash from Mr. Crews as a prize.

In the House Concert, Booth, Grainger, Washington, Warrington, and Brown played the characters in the one-act play, "The Monkey's Paw," and all gave creditable performances. Everyone in the House contributed to make the concert a success and thoroughly enjoyed the refreshments kindly arranged by Mrs. Crews and Matron afterwards.

Burgess and Mortimer are to be congratulated on being made House Monitors.

The following old Risites visited us during the term :—Rayson, Sykes, Blake, Dixon, Morris, T.F., Shepherd and Simpson. We hope to see more of them next term at the Commemoration week-end.

Finally, we are sorry to say good-bye to our Matron, Miss Appleyard.

We wish her luck in the future and hope that she will soon visit us.

SCHOOL HOUSE We have been very unfortunate in the absence of Mr. Rhodes for a portion of the term, through a recurrence of his old illness. But in the meantime the House continued to run smoothly, thanks to Mr. Howatt.

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This term House Concerts were resumed, and we were perhaps unfortunate in having to do the first one; but we think that it was produced very successfully under the capable management of Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Howatt and Radford, and that we set a high standard for all the other Houses to attain. Whether they did is a matter of varying opinion !

Once again we were successful in winning the inter-house crosscountry, and in this connection we congratulate Hannon, Unwin and Wilson on the award of their House Running Colours.

In the inter-house hockey match we were not so fortunate, losing to the Manor, which proved a stronger side. Parker, our goalkeeper and Captain, was unfortunately absent. We congratulate the Manor on winning this event.

In the inter-house squash we beat the Rise in the semi-finals by three matches to nil and went on to beat the Manor in the final by the same margin.

The House scored a terrific success in the rowing this term, winning both senior and junior races. This double success has not been recorded since 1941, and it was School House which achieved it then.

In the semi-finals of the senior competition we beat Temple quite comfortably, despite a slight accident whereby we were blown across the river so that our stroke's oar hit Temple's bow, thus losing us nearly two lengths. We caught Temple up by Scarborough Bridge and finished two and a half lengths ahead.

In the final we beat the Rise by approximately ten lengths. We just gained all the way after going up a length in the start.

The House second four beat the Manor in the semi-finals, and met Temple in the final. They were thought to be a more formidable crew, but apart from leading at the start they did nothing to impress.

The House boat caught them up within twenty strokes and rowed steadily home to win by four lengths.

D. G. Eccles was awarded his House Rowing Colours and B. D. C. Walker was awarded his House Coxing Colours. They are both to be congratulated on their success, as are R. Parker and P. T. Baker on the award of their 1st XI Hockey Colours.

TEMPLE The first important event in our term was the House Concert, and we were delighted by its apparent success. In this connection we must congratulate Newdick, who compered the show, especially on his rendering of "I'm the Factotum."

In sport this term our success was not so marked.

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With a team including only one permanent member of the 1st XI, we beat the Rise 2—o in the semi-finals of the hockey, but lost to a much stronger and more experienced Manor team in the final, 5-2.

Dryden perhaps deserves special mention in a team in which everyone pulled their weight.

In the semi-final of the squash we lost to the Manor 3—o.

In the boating we had the misfortune to be drawn against School House in the semi-final, to whom we lost by a length, and who beat the other finalists (the Rise) comfortably. The junior four, after beating the Rise, lost, once more to School House, in the final.

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Our cross-country team failed to come up to expectations (we came third), but after gaining a lead on standards we won the Athletics Shield comfortably on Sports Day, 66 points ahead of the Rise, who were second. Kershaw, who broke the intermediate long-jump record, and Blincoe, who broke the junior 220 yards record, are particularly to be congratulated.

Congratulations also to Dryden on the award of his 1st XI Hockey Colours, to Newdick, Fencing Colours, to Slegg, Athletics Colours, and to Kershaw, Colts Athletic Colours and House Colours.

OXFORD CUP, 1947-48 The following table indicates the system on which points are awarded and gives the results to the end of the Easter Term, 1948 :Points

Awarded Manor Rise Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Cricket ...

Junior Cricket ...

Senior Hockey ...

Junior Hockey ...

Rowing (1st Division) Rowing (and Division) ...

Athletics, 1st ...

Athletics, 2nd Cross-country, 1st Cross-country, and Swimming, 1st ...

Swimming, 2nd ...

Squash ... ... ..

Tennis Shooting (Team) ... ... ...

Boxing Fencing

... 20 ... to •.. 20 • • • to ... 20 • • • to ... 20 • • • to ... 20 ... to • • • to ... 5 ... to ... 5 to • • • 10 ... 5 ...

5 ... 5

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School House Temple 20

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—

—

—

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20

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20 IO —

— — — —

— — — — — — — — —

No Competition.

— to to — — 5 — — — — — to — — — — No Competition.

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— to — — — — — 20

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THE CHAPEL

On Thursday, 18th March, the following boys were confirmed by the Lord Bishop of Selby in the School Chapel :A. C. Barker, J. R. Bird, I. S. Bishop, P. J. Blincoe, F. D. Browne,

D. Coverdale, J. B. Crabtree, M. J. F. Everitt, J. S. Frost, G. W. Gears, M. J. Hollis, R. B. Hudson, C. D. Hunter, M. C. M. Lochore, N. E. V. Marshall, M. S. Milne, R. J. Murphy, P. W. Newhouse, J. B. Nicholson, R. D. Palframan, M. R. Pallant, J. D. Poole, W. B. Powell, J. M. Raylor, J. V. Rayson, P. J. Rhead, H. W. J. Rigg, M. W. Sanderson, D. T. Simpson, A. N. C. Smith, J. M. Smithson, E. W. Stead, P. McL. Walshaw, J. J. You11.

All those who were confirmed made their first Communion on Palm Sunday at the Sung Celebration at 8-45 a.m.

An experiment was tried during Lent of having an entirely voluntary Service on Thursday evenings at 8-5 p.m. The Service took the form of Compline with an address on some aspect of Prayer. The attendance was most encouraging, as was the number who attended the week-day Celebrations of Holy Communion during Lent.

Among our visiting preachers during the term were The Bishop of Whitby and Canon T. H. Tardrew, whose visits were very much appreciated.

Mention must also be made of the Epiphany Procession with Carols in York Minster on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (18th January), when the School's Choir and representatives formed the Procession of Everyman in what is a very beautiful Service.

THE CHOIR

The term started with the Choir taking its accustomed part opposite the Minster Choir in the great Epiphany Procession with Carols in the Minster. It was a service that will be remembered by many of us.

Several new hymns and psalms were learnt during the term, but time was found for adding a new anthem, Haydn's motet, Insanae et vanae curae.

The Choir Supper was held on Friday, I2th March, in the old School House Dining-room. After supper there was a sing-song, during which we were regaled by some humorous part-songs sung by the members of the Staff who are in the Choir, capped by the hearty singing (with actions) of "John Brown's baby" led by the Headmaster.

THE LIBRARY

Librarian: L. BURGESS, Esq., M.A. Assistant Librarians:

J. C. GRIFFITHS, R. HAM, D. P. NORWOOD,

C. D. RYDER, F. C. SLEGG, M. I. H. UNWIN.

Two gifts to the Library of special interest are to be recorded in this issue. "English Rivers," a Batsford publication, has been presented by the author, John Rodgers, an Old Peterite. Some comment on this excellent work is made elsewhere in the "Peterite."

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A new book by Mr. J. B. Morrell, "The Biography of the Common Man of the City of York," has also been given to us by the author.

Mr. Morrell's enthusiasm for the antiquities of York has won him a well-deserved reputation, and we are grateful indeed for his gift.

We would record, too, our appreciation of the gift of £5 by Mrs. Rickard for the acquisition of books of travel or kindred interest as a memorial of her husband, Captain W. W. Rickard, O.B.E., whose death we had to record in our last issue. We are grateful indeed for her kindness, which enables us to perpetuate the School's happy association, since 1938, with Captain Rickard through the Ship Adoption Society.

Despite the continued difficulty of obtaining books, there have been many additions to the Library this term.

The Religious Section is rapidly increasing in size, and the growing interest in music throughout the School has resulted in the addition of several pew books to the Music Section. The revival of hockey in the School was signalised by the addition of two books to the Sports Section.

There is still some laxity in restoring books to the reference shelves, and it would help considerably if books were returned to their correct places after use.

The following books have been added since the last edition of "The Peterite" :Religion : Scripture and the Faith—A. G. Habert.

The Christian Religion—H. Balmforth.

The Christian Faith—The Very Rev. W. Matthews.

Music : The Modern British Organ—Bonavia-Hunt.

Chopin—Arthur Hedley.

Bach—E. M. and S. Crew.

Elgar—W. H. Reed.

Mozart—Eric Blom.

Purcell—J. A. Westrup.

Economics, Geography, etc. : Economic Society—Victor Cohen.

International Atlas—Phillips.

Systematic Geography of World Relations—M. S. Willis.

Tschiffely's Ride—A. F. Tschiffely.

Oxford Replanned—Thomas Sharp.

The Character of England—Edit. : E. Barker.

The World of Neighbours—Edit. : A. Weidenfeld.

History : The First Europe—C. Delisle Burns.

English Literature : Chaucer and the Fifteenth Century—H. S. Bennett.

A Treatise on the Novel—Robert Liddell.

Usage and abusage—Eric Partridge.

Hassan—J. E. Flecker.

Milton—E. W. M. Tillyard.

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Sports : Hockey for Schools—J. T. Hankinson.

Hockey—D. S. Milford.

Science : The Atom and its Energy—Andrade.

Fiction : The Small House at Allington—Trollope.

The Warden—Trollope.

The American publication "Time", "Chess", and "Yorkshire Life" have been added to the periodicals taken.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY The Society has been more popular than ever this term and many people, including junior members of the School, have taken an active part in the meetings. These were again held in the Big Hall, which has proved to be a far more suitable place than VC form-room.

The first meeting was held on Saturday, 24th January. The motion before the house was "That this House considers compulsory military service at the present time undesirable." The proposition, Mr. Piers, seconded by Wilson, said that conscription produced a less than half-trained body of men which soon became out of date, that one lost individuality in the Army and that conscription came at the most critical time in one's career. The proposition therefore considered conscription neither necessary nor desirable and suggested instead that voluntary reserve organisations should be encouraged. The opposition, Newdick, seconded by Jackson, had little faith in voluntary reserves and argued that discipline, leadership, fitness, and a broader outlook were gained from conscription, and that many of the terrible losses suffered in 1939 would have been saved by a large reserve trained under conscription.

Speeches from the floor of the house were made by Messrs. Le Tocq, Berg, Addy, Radford, Stuart, Mason, Kelsey, Cobham and Markus.

The motion was carried by 53 votes to 15.

The Society met again on Saturday, 7th February, and it was decided to hold a series of short discussions instead of a full debate.

The first of these was "That perversions of the truth are sometimes justifiable." Mr. Le Tocq, the only speaker, made an amusing speech in which he came to the very remarkable conclusion that lies to avoid trouble or to excuse oneself were entirely justifiable.

The motion was carried by 46 votes to 53.

The next subject under discussion was "That the decline in British sport refleots the decline in Britain generally."

Speeches were made by Messrs. Radford, Speight, Markus, Harrison, Burgess, Newdick, Le Tocq, Kelsey, Jackson, Hilton, Holmes, Addy, Stuart, and Mortimer. .

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The chief points made were , that our sport had declined through lack of food and facilities, that sport was now a business and not a recreation, and that our sport had not declined but that other countries had produced sportsmen to compete with ours.

The motion was defeated by 13 votes to 46.

The last motion was "That communism should be outlawed."

Speeches were made by Messrs. Markus, Speight, Hilton, Radford, Mortimer, Addey, Burgess, Baker, Harrison and Le Tocq.

The only argument used against the motion was that communism should not be outlawed because it was a way of thought and to forbid it would be undemocratic. Points made for the motion were that it should be outlawed as it was in itself a danger to democracy; that it should be outlawed only in cases of violence, and that as the communist party was no ordinary political one it should not be treated as such.

The motion was carried by 51 votes to 5.

The next meeting was held on Saturday, 21st February. The motion before the house was "That Englishmen were born free but are now in chains."

The proposition, J. C. Griffiths, seconded by Hilton, said that our freedom was being impaired by the number of restrictions imposed upon us. The National Health Bill, compulsory National Service and the direction of labour were given as examples of this.

Mr. L. Burgess, seconded by Markus, opposed the motion. They argued that Englishmen were never free, as only certain people enjoyed freedom at the expense of others. The employment of women in mines and of children in mills during the last century were given as examples. They also pointed out that restrictions were at the present essential to ensure reasonable liberty for all.

Speeches from the house were made by Messrs. Newdick, Graham, Jackson, Wilson, Addy, Bainton, Stuart, Trewick and Speight.

The motion was carried by 36 votes to 29.

The last meeting of term was held on Saturday, 6th March, when the house considered the motion "That scientific discovery in the past oo years has caused more misery than happiness."

Frater and Norwood proposed the motion, saying that the industrial revolution had caused much misery, that wars were becoming more and more terrible through scientific discovery, especially with the discovery of the atomic bomb, and that science had discovered many harmful drugs.

The opposition, Radford, seconded by Stuart, pointed out that science was the outcome of the natural urge of the human race to better itself. Anaesthetics and the wonders of medicine, modern travel and 'the present low infant mortality rate were given as examples of the benefits of modern scientific discoveries. They also argued that man's moral weakness was the cause of the misery and not scientific discovery.

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Speeches from the floor of the house were made by Messrs. Mason, Graham, Griffiths, Waters, Jenkins, Le Tocq, Markus, Kelsey, Mortimer and Carlill.

The motion was defeated by 42 votes to 13.

At the meeting W. Graham proposed that the Society should hold meetings in the Summer Term, and on being put to the vote this suggestion was carried by a large majority. The Headmaster has agreed that one or two meetings should be held.

BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY News was received at the end of term that our link with the "Mountpark" had been renewed, and the Chief Engineer, Mr. Ellis, has taken over the association which the late Captain Rickard had maintained so well since 1938. The ship was at Sydney in April and due to sail late in the month for Auckland.

We are looking forward to a renewal of our correspondence with the ship next term after a lapse of several months.

THE ART GROUP The Group started work at the commencement of the Easter Term.

Unfortunately a restricted membership had to be imposed to keep the members down to a maximum of twenty members, owing to the great difficulty in obtaining materials and the very limited space available in the Art Room.

The activities of the Group have been divided into four categories : Sculpture, Oil Painting, Book-Binding and Pottery; all as yet still in their early stages of development. The oil painters are still working on their first canvases and suffering agonies of apprehension—although several surprises have been sprung by "colourists" Baker and J. C. Griffiths. It is to be hoped that with the kind permission of the artists some of these works may be seen by the School at the end of the term.

The book-binders are making simple loose-leaf folders with quarter binding to become familiar with the technical difficulties of the craft, although Calvert has ambitiously commenced the sewing in of sections.

Clouds of chips (?) and an incessant hammering are the trade marks of the sculptors; so far they have only produced the rough shapes of their creations, but next term should see a smoothing down of the rougher edges.

The potters are still in what might be called the "sausage" stage, or making vessels by coiling strips of clay and so building up from a base.

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We have had a very enjoyable term's work and are looking forward to continuing next term, when the painters are going out on excursions with Mr. Collier at week-ends in order to paint landscape "on the spot".

We would like to congratulate Watson, in the painting section, on winning the York Schools' poster competition very convincingly. in spite of some specialist competition.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY The Musical Society again played a very active part in this term's activities. The series of weekly gramophone recitals, played in Big Hall on the new amplifier, were continued with much success. This term, the presenting of recitals was not limited to members of the Committee as previously, and four recitals were presented by volunteer non-members.

On Monday, gth February, the whole School saw the film of Benjamin Britten's "Instruments of the Orchestra," which was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all.

The climax of the term's activities was the presentation of the Orchestral Concert, which is dealt with elsewhere.

THE SCHOOL CONCERT, 1948 Last year, exceptionally, the School Concert was held in the Summer Term. Originally planned for the Lent Term, illness and the subsequent closing of the Junior School effectively prevented it being held in March, and it was postponed till July. This year it was given as planned on Monday, 22nd March, in Big Hall.

It is unfortunate that the dimensions of Big Hall, so perfect acoustically, do not allow for the School and parents to be present in strength at any one performance. It was necessary, therefore, to hold the Concert proper, for parents and friends of the School, in the evening, and the so-called School performance was, in reality, the Dress Rehearsal. It is no disparagement of singers or players to say that as a concert the afternoon performance was unsatisfying : for one thing the programme was turned topsy-turvy; inevitably the chorus and orchestra had to be stopped and corrected; inevitably soloists had to acclimatise themselves to the Hall; inevitably, the performers, knowing it was a rehearsal, were not "tuned up" in the way they were in the evening performance.

The notes that follow are a criticism of the Concert which took place at 6 p.m.

As before, the first part was devoted to miscellaneous items, mostly short and with a preponderance of solos. The orchestra had grown to 33 players, of whom 19, a larger proportion than last year, were 22

members of the School and the Staff. Of the rest, a good proportion were visiting music staff, a parent, and even one grandparent of boys now in the School. Our thanks are due to these ladies and gentlemen for all the time and energy they have given to the School. The Choral Society, too, had grown into an enthusiastic body of some 63 singers, very nearly reaching the limit of the accommodation of the alcove in Big Hall. As before, all were volunteers. On this occasion the whole chorus was obviously singing for the sheer enjoyment they got from singing, though it must be allowed that much of this enjoyment was shared by the audience. It was good to see the Junior School so well represented by 26 trebles.

The Concert opened with the National Anthem, followed by the lively Gavotte from Gretry's Opera "Cephalus and Procris" played by that part of the orchestra composed of boys and music staff. It was played firmly and perhaps rather more convincingly than the Country Dance from the same opera, which ended the first part. Ham followed this with Chopin's Polonaise in C sharp minor—delightful, easily flowing music which he played with growing confidence. The string quintet pieces, by an unknown composer, written when instrumental music was in its infancy, were more difficult to "bring off," and at times the balance between the five seemed variable and the intonation shaky. In contrast the two five-part madrigals of the same period of English musical history seemed ripely confident. They were composed by two of the greatest musicians of a great school and the culmination of a period. The voices of the Madrigal group blended well, their diction was clear, intonation good, and they in great measure captured the changing moods of their two numbers. P. J. Dennis, in the Minuet and Trio from Mozart's ever-fresh clarinet quintet, showed real ability.

Carefully thought-out phrasing and delicate expression contributed to a satisfying performance. Carlill then played the Brahms G minor Ballad, having returned from being away sick, in order to keep to the programme. He tackled this technically gruelling piece with rare courage and success.

The visiting soloist for the concert was Mr. Arthur Taylor, a pupil of the late Sir Edward Bairstow. In the first half he sang, with piano accompaniment, a short group of modern descriptive songs, capturing successfully the mood of words and music. After the interval he led the Chorus and Orchestra into the wordy battles between Elijah, Ahab (Mr. E. P. Piers) and the Priests of Baal. He sang the part of Elijah with great feeling and insight, rough and dramatic in the great scenes with Ahab and the people, restrained and earnest in the moments of entreaty before the discomfiture of the prophets of Baal and in the prayers for rain in the famous scene with the Youth (M. R. Pallant) before the final chorus.

The Choral Society supported him with zest and an infectious enjoyment. From the first piercing, accusing, "Thou are Elijah," through the frenzied Baal scenes and the quiet, expressive "Cast thy 2

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burden" to that final product of Mendelssohn's mature genius "Thanks be to God"—surely the greatest chorus he ever wrote and according to many critics the greatest chorus since Handel—the chorus sung with assurance, zeal, and as one man.

For reasons of space, the orchestra was whittled down from Mendelssohn's original scoring. Most of the wind parts were rewritten for the occasion. Mrs. Baird filled in the missing trombone parts when they were below the compass of the trumpets (who, incidentally, had noticeably improved since last year) and other bits and pieces on the piano, besides giving support where it was required. Mr. Stevens welded the orchestra, School and visitors, into an organic whale. Mr. Waine conducted.

PROGRAMME THE NATIONAL ANTHEM PART I Gavotte

From "Cephalus and Procris"

The School Orchestra Piano Solo Polonaise in C sharp minor Op. 26, No. 1

Gretry ( 1 74 1-181 3) Chopin (1810-1849)

R. Ham String Quintet (a) Daphne

British Museum M.S. (c.1625)

Strawberry Leaves Violins: D. P. Norwood, D. J. Wilson, S. Daneff Viola: C. Dryden 'Cello: P. J. R. Mason Two Madrigals Orlando Gibbons (a) The Silver Swan (1583-1625) John Benet (b) All creatures now are merry minded (fl. 1600) The Madrigal Group : W. J. Burdass, Haxby, Hudson, O'Donnell, D. A. White, R. Hawkins, Mold, Nicholson, Pringle, D. Thompson, Dryden, Kendell, Radford Clarinet Solo W. A. Mozart Minuet and Trio from Clarinet Quintet (k581) (1756-1791) Clarinet: P. J. Dennis Mr. F. Waine Piano: (b)

Piano Solo Ballad in G. minor Op. 118, No. 3

Brahms (1833-1897)

F. Carlill Songs

"Black Stitchel" "How does the wind blow?"

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Ivor Gurney (5830-1337) C. V. Stanford (1852-1924)

Minuet and Country Dance from "Cephalus and Procris"

Gretry (1741-1813)

The School Orchestra INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTES

PART II Part of "ELIJAH"

Felix Mendelssohn—Bartholdy

- Arthur Taylor Elijah l - Mr. E. P. Piers Ahab Obadiah The Youth - M. R. Pallant The School Choral Society and Orchestra

(1809-1847)

THE SCIENCE SOCIETY Five meetings have been held this term.

The first meeting, held after supper on 24th January, consisted of a film show. "Beginnings of History" traced man's development from half a million years ago through the Old Stone Age, New Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, to the coming of the Romans to these islands. Some specimens of flint weapons from the School Museum were passed round. A film, describing the new survey of the country and brickmaking, was also shown.

On 31st January, Mr. Jeffs, assisted by Markus, gave a most A interesting and instructive talk-film show-demonstration on Radar, a subject on which he is an authority. He traced its history from 5938, when it was known as R.D.F. (Radio direction-finding) and explained the principle of Radar by analogy with echoes in sound. The time intervals involved between the transmission and reception of the wireless waves are of the order of a micro-second and are measured by the Cathode Ray Oscillograph. A film on the C.R.O, with a commentary by R. A. Watson-Watt, the father of Radar, was shown.

With the help of diagrams, Mr. Jeffs explained the plan of a simple radar set and how sets are calibrated for range. He described how not only distances but bearings of objects could be obtained and how a picture of the surrounding countryside could be obtained. He concluded with a demonstration of fighter direction, aided by Markus and Cross. As messages came over the loudspeaker, giving information obtained by radar of approaching "enemy" formations, Mr. Jeffs plotted on the blackboard their approach and their interception and dispersal by fighters. So realistic was it that we felt we had been taking part in the battle ourselves.

A talk and demonstration by Jenkins and Storey was given on i4th February, entitled "Dyes and Dyeing." Jenkins spoke of the history of dyes and described how the dye industry had sprung up 25

from a few natural juices to the highly intricate modern system of dye synthesis. He used atomic models to illustrate the molecules of benzine, aniline, etc. He then discussed the various chemical combinations which are responsible for colour and those which are responsible for the adhesive power of the dye, leading on to the differences between cotton and wool dyeing. A mordant must be used in order that the dye may hold fast to the material. Jenkins explained the preparation of azo dyes and of dyes used for pigments in paper and paints, samples being prepared by Storey. Finally they dyed some fabrics, methyl violet giving especially good results. The meeting was concluded with questions from members.

Berg and Osborne, on 28th February, showed a film strip, with commentary, on "The World before the Coming of Man." The characteristic forms of life of the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cainozoic eras, and in particular, the evolution of the horse, were described and illustrated. After a "technical hitch," the lecture was concluded by a series of cartoons of prehistoric animals drawn by Lawson Wood.

The fifth and last meeting necessitated an earlier start than usual in order to crowd everything in. Gibson, who gave an "Introduction to Tropical Fish," described the setting up of a tropical aquarium.

He described several fishes and their breeding habits, including the guppy, the zebra fish and the three-spot gourans. Hannon's subject was "Queer Fish," and he described the climbing perch, mud skipper, angler fish, flying fish and archer fish. Both talks were illustrated by the episcope and lantern slides. A third talk, entitled "Bricks and Brickmaking," was given by Presswood. He began with a short description of early brickmaking and continued with a description of the different types of clay, illustrated by some specimens which he passed round. He went on to talk about heating the clays and the different types of bricks, several of which were broken to point out the effects of different temperatures upon them. He described the different types of brickmaking machines, and concluded the talk, on which he had spent much time and effort, by showing pictures and slides, some in colour, which he had taken himself.

A VISIT TO A PRINTING WORKS Ten boys of the Science Society and two masters spent a very instructive and enjoyable afternoon on 2nd March, when we paid a visit to the works of Messrs. Ben. Johnson & Sons, designers, lithographers, and printers.

First we were shown examples of the firm's work. We saw many sorts of illustrated catalogues, prospectuses (including one of this School), and beautiful reproductions of religious pictures. All such work is of very high quality and goes all over the world.

We were then split up into two parties, one of which went first to the typographical department. The oldest kind of type, hand-set, 26

is largely dropping out of use, nowadays, as it takes too long to set individual letters. The next method we saw is much more rapid. A whole line of type is set up by an amazingly ingenious machine, known as a "linotype," which moulds the letters from molten type metal, an alloy of lead, copper and antimony. For tables of figures and statistics, monotype is used. A small machine, resembling a typewriter, punches holes on a drum of paper. This paper is used for setting the type, in a similar fashion to the way in which a perforated sheet of paper is used in a pianola for producing sounds. Lines of type are set up in a frame, called a chase. A sheet of a special material like papier mache, called a flong, is pressed against the chase, and the flong receives an impression, in reverse, of the type. The flong now acts as a mould for molten type metal, which, when set, is placed in the printing press. This smears ink over the surface of the type and prints the impression on paper.

Lithography, as opposed to typography, is the printing of pictures, etc., from zinc plates upon which the design is placed photographically.

The zinc plate is first given a grain by the agitation of marbles which scratch the surface. It is then covered with a thin even film of egg albumen. The photographic plate which bears an image is then placed over the zinc plate inside a vacuum case in order to ensure good contact. Strong light from an arc lamp is then allowed to fall on the zinc plate through the photographic negative. When the light strikes the zinc, the albumen hardens on to the surface, aided by the grain. men which remains unaffected is then washed off. Thus a Any albu positive image is prepared on the zinc plate. This is then damped and ink smeared over the surface. Ink does not adhere to the damp places where there is no albumen. If a piece of paper is now pressed against the zinc plate, it receives an impression of the design. A coloured object is photographed through various coloured filters, the images on the various negatives being different for each colour. These negatives are used to make zinc plates, the patterns on which therefore differ.

Each zinc plate is used with the correct coloured ink and by superimposing the various coloured images, a reproduction of the original is obtained'. For ordinary work the four-colour process is employed, but for the highest quality work eight colours are used.

Unfortunately, lack of time prevented us from seeing the bookbinding department.

The firm is, at the moment, one of the few manufacturers of transfers, beloved of small boys, and the only manufacturers in Europe of coloured "scraps" which are popular with all children. Since products of the firm go all over the world, it is doing a great deal to earn dollars for us.

We are very grateful to Mr. Bernard Johnson for arranging this visit, which we regard as a very special favour.

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THE SCHOOL ENDOWMENT IN 1697 The letter which we print below was kindly sent to us by Mr. F. H. Woodward, Fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge, who came upon it in the course of researches at Bishopthorpe Palace and realised that the Free School mentioned therein must be St. Peter's. We need make no apology for reproducing the letter (and an accompanying enclosure) in full, since any new documentary evidence bearing on the history of the School cannot fail to be of interest. We add, too, some comments of our own on the matters and persons involved, in the hope of setting the letter in perspective and clarifying its significance.

LETTER FROM CUTHBERT HARRISON TO THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS Acaster Selby, February ye 23rd, 1697.

"May it Please Your Grace : The weighty and important concerns that engross your time for the public good might very well exempt you from a trouble of this kind, did not the advancement of charity and ye promotion of learning and piety claim a favourable access to ye same, and the rather at this time, because if this opportunity be lapsed some years will not retrieve it. I •therefore humbly crave leave to acquaint Your Grace with several lands and tenements in Knapton within ye County of Ye City of York and elsewhere being formerly appropriated to superstitious uses, were about ye third and fourth years of King Philip and Queen Mary by licence from the Crown and ye consent of the then proprietors conveyed by the heirs of the donors to the Dean and Chapter of York for the erecting of a Free School in or near the City of York to the intent that as many poor children as the revenues would extend to might there receive their maintenance and education in learning gratis till they were of ability to serve in the Ministry. This great Charity hath been long neglected and abused by leasing the land, particularly in Knapton, at a very low rent, viz. £30 per annum, whereas they really to my knowledge are of the annual value of £230 per annum and upwards, and converting the fines to the Trustees own use though it's very apparent from ye donation and letters patent that the same ought to have been let for ye most improved value and the profits thereof converted to the maintenance of as many poor children as possible : but on the contrary a competent maintenance is reserved for the Schoolmaster, and the poor are utterly defeated of the Charity. The lease being now intended to be renewed (as soon as the Dean returns to York) I could not, in compassion to the poor and in duty to Your Lordship (who is constituted ye Visitor of ye Charity) omit informing you of the abuse that you may opportunely (if your Grace should think fit) enjoin the Dean to waive renewing the lease till you have made a satisfactory 28

scrutiny into ye matter, and if Your Grace may be convinced what I write proceeds from no sinister end or malevolent design I do assure you that if the Charity be by Your Grace's intervention and prevalence fixed again upon its right basis and made to answer and serve its primary end and institution, that I will add my benevolence to the Corban by setting £50 per annum for the advancement and carrying on so good and pious a work. And if I might be so happy as to receive Your Grace's assistance and instruction in modelling and regulating the gift it would be a very extraordinary honour to, My Lord, Your Grace's Most dutiful and obedient humble servant, Cuthbert Harrison."

Enclosure : "The free School whereof ye Dean and Chapter of York are Trustees was at first a Hospital endowed with the Rectory of Stillingfieet, etc., hereinafter mentioned.

Queen Mary obliged the Master and Fellows thereof by Letters Patent to give and grant to the Dean and Chapter in fee all the lands, houses, and whatsoever belonged to the Hospital for the erecting a Free School and the maintenance of a Master, an Usher, and a certain number of Scholars and other Officers, the boys to be taught till they were fit to serve in the Cathedral of York or where the Bishop thought convenient.

The lands were begged of King James the First as being given to a superstitious use, but at the proper cost and charges of one Mr. Moyser who had then the lease of Stillingfieet they were preserved to the School, and the King made a new grant to the Dean and Chapter which Mr. Moyser that died last had in his possession.

By an inquisition taken at the Castle of York the 25th September 1667 before G. Marwood, J. Hewley Knights, etc. the Free School was found to be endowed as follows :First with the Rectory of Stillingfieet and its Rights, members and appurtenances then valued by the jury at k too per annum to be let. Dean Marsh and the Chapter let the lease of Stillingfleet to Mr. Moyser for £70, out of which they kept themselves £50 and gave to Mr. Langley, then Master, £20.

Item with a farm in the Lordship of Heworth then valued by the jury at £20 per annum to be let.

Item with a farm at Knapton then valued by the jury at £12 per annum to be let.

Item with a Close where the Free School stood before the Civil Wars let now from year to year for £7. 10. valued then by the jury at £g but cannot now be let for more than £7 10.

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John Gowland of Knapton renewed his lease in Dean Wicham's time, his old rent was £ 1. 13. 4. per annum. The Chapter made him take it for — years and to pay for ever £5 yearly and took noe fine When Mr. Dawson of Heworth renewed his lease his old rent was £ I. 13. 4. The Dean and Chapter likewise took no fine, but caused him to pay for ever £3. 13. 4."

* This letter of Cuthbert Harrison about the Knapton property is yet another commentary on the maladministration of the School's endowment, which began at least as early as the beginning of the seventeenth century and persisted until 1820. The practice of granting long leases of the lands and rights of the School at excessively low rentals to friends and kinsfolk of the trustees was already notorious in 1633, when Charles I, on the occasion of his visit to York, administered a rebuke to the Dean and Chapter for their abuse of their position.

The reprimand, however, had no effect, and the misuse of the Trustee's powers, with the connivance of the Schoolmasters, as Cuthbert Harrison's letter and other evidence shows, continued unabated.

There can be little doubt that financial difficulties thus created were largely responsible for the serious decline in the fortunes of the School in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The endowments of 1667 as listed in the enclosure which the public-spirited (and beneficent) Cuthbert Harrison sent to the Archbishop were much the same as they were one hundred years before when, by the licence of Philip and Mary, the rights and properties of St. Mary's Hospital near the Horse Fair were granted to the Dean and Chapter for the benefit of the Free School. Only a "messuage in Fossgate" had disappeared, and the site of the School building demolished in the Civil War had depreciated very considerably, since "it cannot now be let for more than £7. to. o." It was one, George Marshall, by whom, in 1619, "the lands were begged of King James I as being given to a superstitious use." The motives of Mr. Moyser (his name was "Thomas") in preserving them to the School were not entirely disinterested, although he and his son, James, spent nearly t,000 of their own money in defending the title of the Dean and Chapter and securing the confirmation by James I, in 1621, of the Philip and Mary grant. For we hear that in 1644 James Moyser was holding the rectory of Stillingfleet by a lease for 3 lives at a rental which could be described as "improper"; and the Moysers, father and son, obviously had a vested interest in preserving the "status quo."

How seriously the interests of the School suffered by this kind of jobbery is shown by an inquiry in 1657. In 1649 Deans and Chapters were abolished by Act of Parliament, but provision was made that all revenues or rents which "had been or ought to have been paid for the maintenance of any grammar school or scholars" should continue to be paid. The trusteeship of the School endowment in this way passed in 1653 to the York Corporation, and four years later a commission, 30

headed by one Christopher Topham, was appointed "to view the rectory of Stillingfleet and enquire after the true value of the same."

They found that the true value was £.150 per annum and that the lessee was actually paying to the Rev. Christopher Wallis (who held the Headmastership from 1638 to 166o) a rent of only £23 a year. An application for a renewal of the lease was refused by the Corporation, who contended that since 2 of the 3 lives had expired a reversion of considerable value to the School could be expected reasonably soon.

But with the Restoration the Dean and Chapter were once more back in the saddle, and the Moyser family came into their own. In 1661 a new lease was granted to James Moyser on the favourable terms which were revealed by the inquisition of 1667, as detailed in Cuthbert Harrison's enclosure. "G. Marwood, J. Hewley Knights, etc." rightly found that the leases to Mr. Moyser, to Mr. Dawson of Heworth, and John Gowland of Knapton were all improper and ordered their cancellation. For the Dawsons and the Gowlands had done no less well than the Moysers. Knapton had originally been leased in 1627 for 3 lives at a rent of thirty-three shillings and four pence, though it was forth £,12, and William Dawson had acquired Heworth on identical terms, though its real value was £40. Mr. Moyser, however, had all the characteristics of the Vicar of Bray and was clever enough to circumvent the order of cancellation. We learn that in the very next year, 1668, a special exception was made in the case of the lease to James Moyser, though we are not told on what grounds. Indeed the very fact that thirty years later Cuthbert Harrison was inspired to appeal to the Archbishop about Knapton shows that there was no real change of heart.

The Dean and Chapter of Restoration times seem to have been a particularly hard nut to crack. The commission of 1667 also assailed them about the School premises and ordered them to obtain the approbation of the Archbishop and, before Lady Day, 1669, erect a convenient new building with the fines exacted for the lease of their property. The Archbishop, however, insisted that the Horse Fair School should be rebuilt, and his Injunction of October, 1667, instructed that "the School House in the Horse Fair, demolished in the late warrs, be re-edifyed and the fine taken for the lease of the lands belonging to the same be repayd and be imployed towards rebuilding of the same." The Dean and Chapter obeyed neither the commission nor the Archbishop. No new school was erected, the Horse Fair premises remained a ruin, and the School continued in the temporary and inadequate home in the Bedern, acquired when, in 1644, the siege of York compelled them to take refuge within the walls.

Cuthbert Harrison's is thus only one of many complaints about the misuse of the endowment. His letter seems to have had some effect, for in the following year (1698), presumably at the instigation of the Archbishop, there is yet another re-valuation of the School lands.

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Raine remarks "we shall see later that in the case of Stillingfleet the School was receiving at this time a quite inadequate sum, and this was probably also the case as regards Heworth and Knapton." The newly-discovered letter proves that his conjecture was right. But it does not seem that any practical steps were taken, and it does not appear that Harrison "added his benevolence to the Corban."

It was not until the 19th century that the evil was really stamped out, and by that time the School had sunk low indeed. A review of York's educational facilities in 1819 reveals that St. Peter's had only 20 boys. The other two grammar schools were in no better case.

The Haughton School in Pavement had also 20 boys, and Archbishop Holgate's only 4. Fortunately the chance to improve the School's financial position occurred immediately. In March, 182o, a long lease of part of the tithes of Stillingfleet fell in. These tithes, which had brought in a yearly rental of only £,50, were now relet at £1,200 per annum. This increase in the revenues combined with the opportune appearance of a really live Headmaster in Stephen Creyke (who succeeded Grayson in 1827) undoubtedly saved St. Peter's from extinction. New premises in Minster Yard were built, and the School was at last enabled to forsake the disgraceful building in St. Andrewgate which had housed it for nearly a century. Finally the amalgamation with the Proprietary School and the entry into our present buildings in Clifton in 1844 began a new era of prosperity and progress.

VERSE SPRING WATERS AND END We glided o'er the crystal notes brightly bubbling, bursting with delight.

Singing through the rainbow's twinkling mirth, gliding down the sunbeams to the moon.

Falling in the water's liquid joy, rippling in the sun's sparks.

The music stopped.

Like the last rays of eve the tones lingered, unweaving their hands from us leaving us alone, forlorn, forsaken-hapless dreamers.

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CENTRE POINT I sing to myself .. .

All things with the convergence of rays travelling in impatient tremor through the medium of a lens— come to me in an intense concentration.

All thoughts emanate from me— beams travelling in vibrating scintillation, through the pulsating lens of the master mind.

The centre of the whole am I— receiving, sending.. .

The intensest point of the universe, gigantic switch of all operation.

Nothing exists without me.

The bird's song through the mist of dawn, the cry, the kiss, comets swishing past worlds, lost worlds, cease to exist with me.

I am the world—it's for me.

The world and I are a clockwork delicately intense.

I am the axle of the wheel of life— by my ceasing the ceasing is universal.

This table, this book, this word will end—nothing known of— thinking will not be thought— feeling not felt— knowing not known— nothing will not be nothing but only end.

When I think of it—I know not why I feel a curved sickness to be now and not to be always.

We are the participators of the world.

Each one of us is I, through whom the world exists.

S. DANEFF.

THE HOUSE CONCERTS After a lapse of several years the House Concerts were revived this term. By a set of "rules" designed to restrain the excessive enthusiasm which in the past had sometimes led to an undesirable concentration of energies on this one end, each House was permitted a fortnight in 33

which to rehearse and make its preparations. Further, the scope of the concerts was defined to the extent that a one-act play was specified for production at each concert, though "private enterprise" was untrammelled for the remainder of the programme. Any misgivings about the possible cramping effect of such control from above proved entirely groundless. All four concerts were very successful and revealed a high degree of originality and ingenuity and a thoroughness and efficiency in presentation which were highly commendable.

There was no doubt that the School, to most of whom House Concerts were a novelty, thoroughly appreciated these Sunday evening diversions.

Detailed observations on the separate concerts are given below.

SCHOOL HOUSE (1st February) The first of the House Concerts, revived after a lapse of six years, was given by School House, and they set a high standard for the other Houses to reach. Their first item was the House Choir, which sang several sea-shanties for us. Ham then played "Valse de la Reine" (Coleridge-Taylor). His playing was good if, at times, rather "wooden." A sketch followed entitled "King Alfred's Cakes." As usual with such sketches it bore but slight relation to historical fact.

Nevertheless King Alfred, a housewife, and Dick Barton (played by P. D. Waters, R. Parker and G. Radford, respectively) presented us with an entertainment which was thoroughly amusing. P. J. Dennis then played a medley of Country Dances on his recorder. His excellent renderings were marred only by occasional hesitation with the higher notes. The House Choir again took the stage and sang several songs, including such old favourites as "The Camptown Races" and "Marching through Georgia."

The one-act play, the principal item of the evening, followed after a short interval. It was that well-known "thriller," "A Thread of Scarlet," and was, on the whole, excellently produced and acted.

Unwin, as •the traveller, was very good and ably supported Radford, who gave a performance which, though very good, was not perhaps up to his usual high standard. Frater, though he occasionally recited rather than acted his part, looked convincing as the innkeeper.

Jackson, Norwood, and Baker completed a cast which succeeded with a difficult play. They made the most of several tense situations and the startling denouement at the end, upon which all depends, was effectively put over by Radford. Perhaps the excellence of the production can best be attested by the fact that the audience was held from beginning to end.

A general criticism of the whole concert was that, good though they were, musical items featured too largely in the programme. That is, of course, a matter of opinion.

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TEMPLE (15th February)

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The first item of the Temple House Concert was a series of love songs. These songs included the war-time favourite "Lili Marlene" and "Bella, My Lovely Bella." The standard was high and showed the mark of many hours of practice.

Mason, accompanied by Jack, then played a 'cello solo. The piece was "La Villageoise." The performance was good once he had got over his initial nervousness.

Then followed what was universally considered the best item of the evening. Newdick "sang" "I'm the Factotum" from the "Barber of Seville." With convincing artistry he produced the facial expressions and the appropriate gestures to the accompaniment of an unseen gramophone. The illusion was so convincing that one almost came to believe that he really was singing.

"Bubble and Squeak" was the amusing title of the topical sketch which followed. It was a clever parody of the Cavern Scene from "Macbeth." Hecate (Summerskill) having "briefed" the witches, the most outstanding of whom was Townsend, we were treated to a witty and amusing picture of Mr. Strachey (played by Calvert) being tormented by three aparitions, an armed housewife, a very aggressive Olavite and, finally, the gas-man.

More songs followed which fully upheld the standard already established. A novelty number, "Darkies' Sunday School", was followed by a song, "Ten Little Templars", which was sung by Temple juniors.

Jack then entertained us with two Chopin Preludes. This was one of the best things of the programme.

After the interval Temple gave us their play, "The Man in the Bowler Hat." Throughout a very humorous, fast-moving story in which adventure at last seemed to enliven humdrum lives, a man in a bowler hat sat in the corner of the stage. It was a great surprise when we learned the identity of this mysterious gentleman. Outstanding in the play were Bird and Mason, as the bewildered couple.

Newdick and Slegg, as the crooks, and Ryder as "The Man in the Bowler Hat", with Hunt and Riley, as hero and heroine, completed a cast which was at least adequate.

THE RISE (29th February) We heard much about the forthcoming Rise Concert, and we were not disappointed in our expectations.

The concert opened with an amusing historical (?) sketch entitled "The Truth about Fawkes", in which Guy Fawkes, 0.P., was persuaded not to blow up the Houses of Parliament for the sake of "ye olde schoole tie." Though this was not an original production, it was well received by the audience and made a good start to the programme. The main criticism was that the players did not wait for the laughs, and much of the witty dialogue was accordingly lost to the audience.

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Then followed three songs by the "Rise Quartet" (Booth, Thompson, Kendall, and Warrington), "Early One Morning", "Dashing Away with a Smoothing Iron", and an original version of "Old King Cole". After a rather shaky start the quartet found their voices, and the third song was greatly appreciated by the audience.

The next item was a sketch in two scenes, called "Alpha and Omega". In the first scene (presumably "Alpha") we were transported back to 628 A.D. for the first School Speech Day, in which the Chairman, Headmaster, and Archbishop were very amusingly portrayed in turn by Burgess by merely changing his headgear and his chair. The second scene ("Omega") gave us an insight into St. Peter's State Controlled School in 2028 A.D., when all children will be taught by an ingenious electrical device, the "Teleteacher", here operated by State Teacher Burgess. In connection with the "Teleteacher" a word of congratulation to the back-stage people would not be out of place; the stage effects were particularly good.

Stuart, introducing the programme, disclaimed all responsibility for the next item, then left us to the tender mercies of the Rise juniormiddles, who gave a representation of a broadcast of Big Bill Campbell's "Rocky Mountain Rhythm".

The serious piece of the concert was "The Monkey's Paw", a play in three scenes. Grainger (as Mr. White), Booth (Mrs. White), Warrington (Herbert, their son), and Washington (Sgt-Maj. Morris) are to be congratulated on sustaining a high pitch of excitement and maintaining interest to the last.

Following the interval we were treated to a full orchestra rehearsal of the "Dance Macabre", conducted by Senor Camfield. The idea of the music being provided by a gramophone record, though ostensibly by the Rise orchestra, was too much like that of Newdick's "I'm the Factotum" in the Temple concert, and this item did, in fact, make rather an anti-climax to the show.

The main criticism of the production was that the interest of the audience was allowed to lapse owing to the length of time between items and scenes. On the whole, however, the Rise succeeded in producing an entertaining concert, which was enjoyed by everyone.

THE MANOR (14th March) There was a feeling in the School that the Manor, being the last House to present their concert, would be at some disadvantage. Their concert gave no such hint, for they presented us with a very good entertainment indeed. The first item was a sketch, "The July Revolution", which predicted a poor look-out for anyone unfortunate enough to become ill under the new Health Scheme. It was well done. Graham, as the "doctor", and Whitehead, as his assistant, both contributed in full to the success. Clever references to the plays of the three preceding concerts were very well received.

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The second item, by the "Melodious Manorites", was a series of songs. A selection from Gilbert and Sullivan came first. The singing, if at first a little shaky, improved as the choir gained confidence.

Graham sang a solo, a well-written parody of a song from "H.M.S. Pinafore", describing his school career. It was marred somewhat because occasionally the words came indistinctly.

Haill and Hartley, as a housewife and a commercial traveller respectively, were responsible for the next sketch. It misfired mainly because one knew what the end was before it came.

Speight then took the stage in an act entitled "A Spate of Speight".

This was a clever poem introducing the names of all the masters, somewhat after the style of Dementia Wilcox in the "Sunday Despatch". It was on the whole good, though some of the puns were rather too obscure and called for excessive emphasis.

In both the next two items Carlin was to have taken part, but unfortunately be became ill. Goode deputised for him in a sketch entitled "The New Mayor". Cobham, as the Mayor, Goode, as the Town Clerk, and Murray, Ratcliff and Tomlinson gave a sketch dealing with the Town Clerk's methods of subduing officious Mayors. It was rather slow and often too indistinct to rank as first class. However, this was to a large extent excusable in view of Carlill's absence.

Jenkins took Carlill's place at the piano and played several pieces, including the Peer Ghynt suite. He displayed a good sense of touch.

A "ballet" dance by some of the Manor seniors, led by Graham, was the best item of the whole evening. Pages would be needed to describe this act, which, to say the least, was highly amusing. Both "Choreographer" and the "Corps de Ballet" received (and deserved) enthusiastic acclamation.

The play, "The Dear Departed", came after the interval. It was good and well up to the standard of the other concerts. The whole cast worked excellently, Speight, as a grandfather, and Addy, in a female role, being outstanding. We would add a special tribute to Gibson's costume and "make-up". Indeed all the Houses are to be congratulated on the ingenuity with which they overcame difficult problems of dress and "make-up".

J.T.C. NOTES The activities of the J.T.C. have been confined almost completely to Certificate "A" instruction during this term. This work was aided by several instructional films and demonstrations given by the Intelligence Section on such things as visual training and observation.

On Thursday, 22nd January, Major Bogle, Royal Signals, visited the contingent. After inspecting the Signal Platoon he inspected the Signal Stores and saw a demonstration of signals training. Major Bogle said that he was very satisfied with his tour of inspection and was especially pleased to see that our Signal Platoon was very much "alive".

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The J.T.C. are now in possession of a 6-pounder Anti-Tank Gun. which is to be used for demonstration and gunnery practice. A gun crew have been appointed and have spent most of the term trying to clean their new weapon.

The Certificate "A" examination was held on Friday, igth March.

The results were not as good as usual, but we understand the standard has been raised. Those who were unfortunate this term will have another opportunity in the summer.

Promotions.

The following promotions took effect from the beginning of term.

Cpl. Waters to L/Sgt. Cpl. Atkinson to L/Sgt. Cpl. Slegg to L/Sgt.

SCOUTING Taking advantage of the floods at the very beginning of term, the Senior School Patrols experienced another branch of pioneering by making and using rafts. Each Patrol made one of its own design and spent an enjoyable afternoon trying them out.

The floods were .shortlived, however, and aquatic activities gave place to bridge building, wide games, and practice in the writing of a log of a hike. In addition good progress was made by many towards the 1st Class Badge. Finally, time was found to complete the second part of the Senior School Inter-Patrol Competition. This part was won by the Otter Patrol, who now have a lead of two points, with the third part still to be decided.

The Junior School Patrols have been no less active, six completed their 2nd Class Badge and several others have made rapid strides in this direction. Two Wide Games and a Treasure Hunt were popular items in the weekly programmes. The Inter-Patrol Competition ended in a win for the Woodpigeons, followed by Hawks, Curlews, Peewits, and Owls, in that order.

The Summer Camp will be held this year from Tuesday, 27th July, to Tuesday, 3rd August. A site has been secured in attractive country at Lower Askew, midway between Lastingham and Cropton, on land belonging to Mr. John Cooper, who was a member of the Junior School some years ago. It is to be hoped that all will come to camp who can possibly do so.

FENCING We have had a very good term and attendance has been excellent; instruction has been given to as many as the space and equipment at our disposal will permit. We turned out a team for the three standard weapons, foil, sabre, and epee, so we may now say that after some "up

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hill" work we are now "full grown" and have won our place in the sport of the School.

We held a match with the Durham University team and after some very clean fencing by Newdick, Amos, and Wyman, Newdick wrenched the victory from our opponents by winning the final point of the final bout.

S. H. Amos, D. E. Warren and F. N. Newdick are to be congratulated on the award of their Fencing Colours.

SHOOTING This term there has been considerable interest in Shooting, both by juniors and seniors alike. One day a week has been devoted to the seeking out of the young talent of the School, and the efforts have not been in vain. Recruit classification was started in the latter half of the term in order to ease next term's heavy burden.

This term six 1st VIII matches have been shot, of which 3 were won. The introduction of the new snap targets was welcomed by the whole team.

1st VIII results for matches shot under "Country Life" Conditions : Lost to King Edward's School, Birmingham, 588-66o.

Beat Durham School, 653-527.

Lost to George Watson's College, 626-6 44.

Beat Monmouth School, 644-565.

Beat Liverpool College, 648-603.

Lost to Ampleforth College, 642-674.

The whole team were awarded their Shooting Colours. G. E. Grainger, who shot consistently well throughout the season, headed the averages for the season. As 7 members of the present VIII are staying on next year we are looking forward to next season with great optimism.

Team :—J. A. Hannon (Capt.), R. Parker, G. E. Grainger, M. Speight, C. Frank, R. D. Watson, G. W. J. Griffiths and A. M. Baird.

Reserve : P. C. Knowlson.

We have continued the new practice of shooting a 2nd VIII, and of the two matches shot one was won.

Results under "Country Life" Conditions : ,

Beat George Watson's College 2nd VIII, 608-585.

Lost to Ampleforth College, 2nd VIII, 613-622.

Team :—P. C. Knowlson, D. A. Hopkins, J. A. Douthwaite, N. B. Harrison, J. U. Burdass, P. Jenkins, G. M. Herring and N. B. Burgess.

Reserve : D. L. Hourigan.

The Inter-School Country Life Competition was shot this term, the results of which will not be known until next term. F. N. Newdick gave the fire orders in this competition.

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SQUASH Squash started on a keen note this term, there being 22 entries for the Junior Competition, restricted to boys under 16, and 29 in the Open Competition. These competitions progressed steadily throughout the term until the climax was reached in the last fortnight.

In the Junior Competition, Fairweather and Ratcliffe reached the final, which the former won comfortably, 9—I, 9 o, 9-1.

In the Open Competition, the four seeded players duly reached the semi-finals, in which J. A. Hannon beat P. J. Dennis, 3—o, and W. H. N. Fairweather beat R. Parker, 3-2. In the final Fairweather proved himself slightly better than Hannon and won, 9-4, 5-9, 9-2, 9-5. Fairweather, for his oustanding achievement in winning both competitions, was presented with a memento by the Headmaster.

There were also three School matches during the term. The first, against the Staff, resulted in a win for the Staff by 3 games to 2.

Mr. Harding beat P. J. Dennis, 9-3, 9-2, 9-2.

Mr. Blunt beat W. H. N. Fairweather, 9-4, i o-8, 9-5.

Mr. Sootheran beat R. Parker, 7-9, 9-5, 9-3, 9-6.

J. A. Hannon beat Mr. Crews, 9 -3, 9-5, 9-4.

R. D. Watson beat Mr. Jeffs, 9-2, 9-10, 5-9, 9-5, 9—I.

On 5th March, the School played York Railway Institute at the Railway Gym. A win by 4 games to I for the Railway Institute was not as overwhelming as the result suggests; as J. A. Hannon was absent, a reserve had to be brought in and the team re-shuffled.

S. Fletcher beat R. Parker, 3—o.

W. H. N. Fairweather beat K. Cousins, 3-2.

H. Neilson beat R. D. Watson, 3-2.

B. Wilson beat P. J. Dennis, 3—o.

D. Greenwood beat E. D.rnton, ho 3—I.

In a return match on r9th March, the School had their revenge, winning by 4 games to I. W. H. N. Fairweather beat S. Fletcher, 3-2.

J. A. Hannon beat K. Cousins, 3—I. B. Wilson beat R. Parker, 3—o.

P. J. Dennis beat D. Greenwood, 3-2.

R. D. Watson beat H. Ormiston, 3—o.

The Inter-House Squash matches were played towards the end of term. In the semi-finals, Manor beat Temple and School House beat The Rise. As was expected, in the final, the more experienced School House team beat the Manor by 3 games to nil.

W. H. N. Fairweather beat W. Graham, 3—o.

R. Parker beat N. B. Harrison, 3-2.

J. A. Hannon beat W. Addy, 3—o.

We finish the term with great hopes for next season as it is likely all the members of the team will still be with us next year.

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CHESS

School Matches.

We have another successful term to report. Of the 6 matches originally planned, 2 had to be cancelled owing to pressure of exams., but of the 4 played we won 3 and drew r. The details are as follows :School v. Clifton Hospital. Won 4-3.

School v. Bootham School. Drawn 34-3-1.

School v. Nunthorpe School. Won 5-2.

School v. Clifton Hospital. Won 7-2.

At the beginning of the term we were faced with the problem of finding two players to replace Samuels and Greenhalgh, who left us last term. The choice finally fell upon Harrison and Burgess, who played at 6th and 7th boards in the first match. Harrison in particular did very well and finished at 3rd board, having won all 4 matches.

Burgess finished at No. 5 with 3 wins.

Other individual successes of the regular players are as follows :Jenkins (1st). Won 2. Drawn i.

Goode (2nd). Won Daneff (4th). Won Ham (7th). Won

2.

2.

2.

Allanson and Shaw also played in the last two matches, the former doing very well in winning both his matches. Herring also played in the last match and won his game.

The first 2 matches were most exciting; after losing the first 3 games at Clifton Hospital, the team rallied and wins from Jenkins, Daneff, Ham and Harrison gave us the victory. Against Bootham a hard match resulted in a draw—no decision being possible on the 1st board as both sides were equal.

The season's results are : Played 8, Won 7, Drawn 1.

House Chess.

In the semi-finals of the Inter-House Chess, School House gained a good win over Temple, Herring being the only Templar to win.

The other semi-final resulted in a 4—I victory to the Manor. The Manor who, having 3 School players, were expected to win, were given an early shock by Shaw's win over Harrison.

In the final Manor beat School House, 4—I, Parker of School House putting up a stiff fight to beat Berg of Manor.

ATHLETICS Last year we had no Athletics at all : the weather did not even allow us to think about a track. And so this year, when we came to standards, cross-country, and team-building, we found that Juniors had mysteriously become Seniors, and many Intermediates had never appeared as Juniors. Our promising athletes of two years ago had 41

missed an important year in their development, and this had its effect upon our Senior performances. And we found, too, that in this very short term, we had a new and serious rival in hockey, which kept some of our best Seniors occupied in School matches for a considerable amount of our three weeks.

But the weather was on the whole kind to us, and we ran a full programme of Standards, and also managed, before Sports Day, to hold an informal Inter-House Relay meeting, at the end of which a Staff team was narrowly beaten after a very good race.

In Standards we once more had the five age groups with which we experimented two years ago, and they obviously have considerable advantages over the old system. The number of High Standards continues to rise in a very satisfactory way, and Jackson, R. H., Fairweather, Chadwick, Blincoe, Goodburn, Unwin, Fletcher, Kershaw, Kendell, Baker and Speight were outstanding in the number of points they gained in Standards. There are still those, however, who are content with Low Standards in one or two events, and who do not realise that Standards are devised to encourage improvement of individual performances. As usual the result of Standards was very close, the House averages being Temple 9.48, School House 8.68, Rise 8.44 and Manor 8.18 points per boy. Such a result left the destination of the Athletics Shield very much in doubt.

With so little time at our disposal, team-building for the Ampleforth match was very difficult, and we were pleased .to find that we had made so few mistakes in choosing our team with inadequate trials. The weather for the Ampleforth match could not have been worse, for it rained throughout the match. Nevertheless we had a most enjoyable afternoon, and the many Peterites who travelled to Ampleforth must have been delighted with the lead which our team built up in the early events. Special mention is due to Speight for his High Jump, for although he only started to "roll" this year, he developed a fine and effective style. Kershaw and Blincoe, in the Intermediate and Junior events, were outstandingly good, but once again we were well beaten in the Senior events, and Ampleforth finished comfortably in the lead, with 61 points against our 41. The lesson of our last two matches is abundantly clear : it is that whilst our Junior athletes are good, lack of practice prevents them fulfilling their promise when they become Seniors. Our middle distance runners, too, lack experience and pacejudgment, and much remains to be done if we are to produce a good Senior team. After the Ampleforth match Athletics Colours were awarded to Speight and Slegg, and Colts Colours to Kershaw.

Sports Day was fine, and the track in excellent condition. From the start Temple built up a commanding lead, and it soon became obvious that for all except Templars, the main point of interest was the newly-instituted io points for the second House. After an exciting struggle, Rise beat School House by i ri points, whilst Temple, with twelve first places, including all the relays, had a lead of 67 points over 42

Rise. The performances were good on the whole, with three new records, viz. : Goodburn's 5 mins. 13.4 secs. in the Intermediate Mile; Blincoe's 25.8 secs. in the Junior 220 yards; and Kershaw's Intermediate Long Jump of 18 ft. 4 ins. It is clear that with more confidence on the board, Kershaw could develop into a very useful jumper. And we were delighted to hear that in the London Athletic Club meeting he was third in the Junior too yards. This is our first success in this meeting, which attracts the best schoolboy athletes in the country, but we hope it is the first of many.

CROSS COUNTRY, 1st MARCH, 1948 -

As usual we ran House teams of 8 with 6 to count. The weather for the race was good, but rain for the previous few days made the going rather heavy. The course was slightly different, and we started the race on the Golf Course to avoid the congestion as the runners leave the School grounds. Goodburn (R.) went away at the start, and the experts shook their heads and wondered where he would "crack".

But although those behind him tried hard, he led throughout and finished a well-run race in 20 mins. 6.1 secs. He promises very well, and we hope he will do a great deal for School Athletics before he leaves us. With Thornton second, it seemed that Rise were going to win the race, but some very good packing by School House (3, 4, 6, g), cancelled out the early lead and laid the foundation for a good win.

Result 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Goodburn (R.) Thornton, E. D. (R.) Hannon (S.H.) Unwin (S.H.) Slegg (T.) Wilson (S.H.)

Time: 20 mins. 6.1 secs.

House Placing

:Manor so II 12

19 22

27 Total

to'

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7 16 18 23 -

67

School House 3 4 6 9 13

Tcmplc 5 8 14

24

20

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE At Ampleforth, 17th March.

Junior ioo Yards: I. P. J. Blincoe (S.P.); 2. E. Robinson (S.P.); 3. T. C. Dewey (A.). Time: 11.9 secs.

Intermediate ioo Yards: 1. M. E. Kershaw (S.P.); 2. ; 3. P. J. Vincent (A.). Time: 11.I secs.

Senior ioo Yards: I. H. Vincenti (A.); 2. M. Speight (S.P.); 3. J. M. Graham (S.P.). Time: it secs.

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Senior High Jump : 1. M. Speight (S.P.); 2. F. C. Wadsworth (A.); 3. P. T. Baker (S.P.). Height : 5 ft. ri ins.

Intermediate Long Jump : r. M. E. Kershaw (S.P.); 2. P. J. Vincent (A.); 3. J. D. Wall (S.P.). Distance : 18 ft. r ins.

Senior Half Mile : r. H. B. Meynell (A.); 2. G. A. Hay (A.); 3. A. M. Kendell (S.P.). Time : 2 mins. 14.8 secs.

Intermediate 440 Yards : 1. P. H. Martin (A.); 2. J. W. Baker (A.); 3. M. G. Goodburn (S.P.). Time : 56.8 secs.

Senior 440 Yards : t. R. F. Kirby (A.); 2. P. C. Cowper (A.); 3. F. C. Slegg (S.P.). Time: 56.1 secs.

Senior Long Jump : 1. F. C. Wadsworth (A.); 2. R. Parker (S.P.); 3. W. M. Hopkins (A.). Distance : 17 ft. t ri ins.

Senior Mile : 1. G. A. Hay (A.); 2. J. McEvoy (A.); 3. E. D. Thornton (S.P.).

Time : 5 mins. 6.2 secs.

Junior Relay (4 x fro Yards): 1st. St. Peter's (E. Robinson; D. S. Chadwick; J. N. Tomlinson; P. J. Blincoe). Time : 52.2 secs.

Intermediate Relay (r ro x 440 X 220 x 1 10 Yards) : ist Ampleforth College.

Time : t min. 52.9 secs.

Senior Relay (t ro x 440 X 220 x Ito Yards): 1st Ampleforth College.

Time : t min. 46.2 secs.

Result : Ampleforth College 6i points.

St. Peter's School 41 points.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS, 23rd MARCH, 1948 Standards : Manor 168; Rise 178; School House 184; Temple

200.

Senior Mile : t. Kendell (R.); 2. Graham, J. M. (T.); 3. Thornton, E. D. (R.); 4. Slegg (T.). Time : 5 mins. 16 secs.

Inter. Mile: r. Goodburn (R.); 2. Unwin (S.H.); 3. Wilson (S.H.); 4. Ratcliff (M.). Time : 5 mins. 5335 secs. (Record).

Senior too Yards : 1. Speight (M.); 2. Graham, W. (M.); 3. Graham, J. M. (T.); 4. Ryder, J. M. (S.H.). Time : 1133; secs.

Inter. too Yards : 1. Kershaw (T.); 2. Thompson, D. (R.); 3. Wall (R.); 4. Elliott (S.H.). Time : r t secs.

Junior too Yards : r. Roe (T.); 2. Robinson (T); 3. Tomlinson (M); 4. Frost (S.H.). Time: 52 secs.

Senior High Jump : r. Speight (M.); 2. Dryden (T.); 3. Baker (S.H.); 4.

Graham, J. M. (T.) and Walter (S.H.). Height : 5 ft. 2 ins.

Junior Long Jump : 1. Robinson (T.); 2. Fairweather (S.H.); 3. Baird (T.); 4. Gunning, A. N. W. (R.). Distance : 16 ft. 4 ins.

Inter. Half Mile : 1. Goodburn (R.); 2. Unwin (S.H.); 3. Wilson (S.H.); 4. Hodd (M.). Time : 2 mins. 205 secs.

Senior Half Mile : r. Kendell (R.); 2. Whitehead (M.); 3. Parker (S.H.); 4. Bird, G. W. (T.). Time : 2 mins. 13.5 secs.

Senior 220 Yards : 1. Speight (M.); 2. Slegg (T.); 3. Warrington (R.); 4.

Graham, J. M. (T.). Time: 24.8 secs.

Inter. 220 Yards: t. Kershaw (T.); 2. Thompson (R); 3. Goodburn (R); 4. Dwyer (T.). Time : 25.6 secs.

Junior 220 Yards : t. Blincoe (T.); 2. Roe (T.); 3. Chadwick (M.); 4. Annequin (R.). Time : 25.8 secs. (Record).

Senior Long Jump : I. Graham, W. (M.); 2. Dryden (T.); 3. Parker (S.H.); 4. Ryder, J. M. (S.H.). Distance : 19 ft. 4 ins.

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Inter. High Jump : 1. Unwin (S.H.); 2. Brook (T.); 3. Watson (R.); 4. Allanson (M.). Height : 4 ft. 7 ins.

Junior Cricket Ball : 1. Fairweather (S.H.): 2. Jagger (T); 3. Rayson (R); 4. Rigg (M.). Distance: 66 yds. 5 ins.

Senior 440 Yards : i. Slegg (T.); 2. Warrington (R.); 3. Kendell (R.); 4. Baker (S.H.). Time: 57 secs.

Inter. 44o Yards: I. Unwin (S.H.); 2. Goodburn (R.); 3. Elliott (S.H.); 4. Dwyer (T.). Time: 59.2 secs.

Junior 440 Yards: I. Blincoe (T.); 2. Ankers (T.); 3. Annequin (R.); 4. Hodgson (M.). Time : 61.4 secs.

Inter. Long Jump: 1. Kershaw (T.); 2. Wall (R.); 3. Milburn (S.H.); 4. Haley (T.). Distance: 18 ft. 4 ins. (Record).

Junior High Jump: 1. Oxtoby (T.); 2. Chadwick (M.); 3. Hawkins (R.) and Jackson (S.H.). Height : 4 ft. 6 ins.

Junior Relay (4 x 11o Yards): 1. Temple; 2. Manor; 3. Rise. Time: 52.2 secs.

Inter. Relay (lio x 440 x 220 x I to Yards): 1. Temple; 2. Rise; 3. School House. Time : 1 min. 52.6 secs.

Senior Relay (iio x 440 x 220 x I to Yards): 1. Temple; 2. Manor; 3. Rise.

Time: 1 min. 48.6 secs.

House Placings: 1. Temple, points.

2. Rise, 2441 points.

3. School House, 233 points.

4. Manor, 218 points.

ROWING We were very fortunate in being able to start rowing soon after the beginning of term, a factor which should do much to help School rowing next term. We have been very unfortunate in losing the help of Mr. Rhodes, whose illness prevented him from coaching during the latter half of the term. Mr. Howatt has performed a two man job excellently. This term the rowing has been vastly helped by the addition of three new sets of oars and later in the term a new tub, which, although rather late for its purpose, was better late than never.

During the term each House has managed to build up two crews.

The result of the Inter-House boat races are as follows :-In the semifinals the Rise rowed the Manor and won by half a length after the Manor had caught two crabs. But the Rise were also at a disadvantage having a new member in the crew for the first time.

The Rise crew were :-R. E. Atkinson (bow), N. B. Burgess (2), A. M. Kendell (3), E. G. Brown (stroke), C. U. Burdass (cox).

The Manor crew were :-R. T. Gibson (bow); C. C. Clement (2), D. T. Hartley (3), R. L. Haill (stroke), M. I. Daniels (Cox).

The second race was between School House and Temple. School House went up at the beginning of the race, but there was such a powerful wind that the boat was blown across the river where Temple's 45

bow oar hit School House stroke's, causing a crab. Here Temple gained about two lengths, but by Scarborough Bridge the two crews were level again and School House then drew away to win by two and a half lengths. Time : 4 mins. 1935 secs.

School House :—D. G. Eccles (bow), G. A. Radford (2), T. M. A. Griffiths (3), G. W. T. Griffiths (stroke), B. D. C. Walker (cox).

Temple House :—N. M. Ward (bow), T. M. Graham (2), T. C. Varley (3), F. N. Newdick (stroke), G. A. Wood (cox).

In the final School House beat the Rise by approximately ten lengths. They drew away at the start and kept increasing the lead all the way. The time taken was 4 min. 24 secs.

In the Junior races the Rise were beaten by Temple by about I of a length. They gained this lead at the start of the race and held it throughout.

Temple :—P. K. Masser (bow), R. Emmett (2), R. A. Calvert (3), M. A. Cross (stroke), K. Varley (cox).

Rise :—M. G. Goodburn (bow), S. Daneff (2), D. A. Hopkins (3), R. Presswood (stroke), W. T. Burdass (cox).

School House rowed the Manor and won easily, gaining all the way. They were a stronger and a better finished crew.

School House :—R. C. Groves (bow), D. J. Wilson (2), R. E. Thornton (3), J. M. Ryder (stroke), T. M. Smithson (cox).

Manor :—T. N. Tomlinson (bow), I. G. Cobham (2), K. M. Ratcliffe (3), T. G. Booth (stroke), D. T. N. Tyne (cox).

In the final between School House and Temple, Temple went into the lead at the start, but School House overtook them in a second ten, and after that they rowed well, finally winning the race by four lengths.

CRICKET FIXTURES, 1948 Wed. May 12 Sat. „ 15 Wed. „ 19

York C.C.

Under 16 Colts Bootham School A Junior Semi-fins

2nd XI

1st XI

H

H Sat. „ 22 Clifton C.C. Wed. „ 26 A Worksop Coll.

Sat. „ 29 Worksop Coll.

Wed. June 2 Durham School A Durham School Sat. „ 5 Giggleswick Sch H Giggleswick Sch Wed. „ 9 ManchesterG.S. H Sat. „ 12 Ampleforth Col. H Ampleforth Col. Mon. „ 14 Semi-final Hous eM atch Sat. „ 19 Yorks. Gents.... H H Mon. „ 21 M.C.C. Wed. „ 23 Southgate C.C. H H Bradford G.S. Sat. „ 26 Bradford G.S. Mon.28 ,.

Semi-final Hous eM atch Sat. July 3 Leeds G.S. A Leeds G.S. Mon. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Fri. Sat.

SIP

SS

5

H A

A

A

Durham School

H

Bootham Schoo H

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House Match Newburgh H Priory School Dram G.S. A House Match Worksop Coll.

Bootham Sch.

H

Newburgh Priory School

A

Leeds G.S. Bootham Sch.

H A

Giggleswick Sch. A Bradford G.S. H

Bootham School H

H

Bootham Schoo A T. H. Hobson's A XI H 231. 01d Peterites 24 f

Junior Semi-fina 1 Worksop Coll.... H Ampleforth Col. H

H

Final House Ma tch

7 10 Craven Gents.

14 17 21

A

Under 15 Colts

HOCKEY, 1948 The weather at the beginning of term allowed us to make an early start with our hockey programme, although the ground was rather too soft for really fast play. Progress was such that after less than a fortnight we were able to play an opening friendly game with York, who very kindly suggested the fixture on one of their free afternoons.

The score in this game was r 1-2 to York, but as our team had absolutely no experience and as York had a far stronger team than any we were likely to encounter, the score was unimportant. Most unfortunately our match with York later in the term, when we were hoping to give a better account of ourselves, was cancelled because of a snow storm.

The results of the season's matches are good on the whole, especially as this was our first season of hockey. There was no really spectacular play but, thanks mainly to the valuable coaching of Mr. Chilman, all members of the side were capable in their positions on the field and also all played as a team.

The game was very well received when reintroduced as a major sport, and considerable promise was shown by many younger players, who should form a good nucleus for teams in future years.

1st XI HOCKEY CHARACTERS M. Speight (Captain). Inside left. A promising forward who got the ball moving well amongst his forwards—with improved stick control and more knowledge of the short passing game should be really good.

W. Graham. Centre half. A very energetic player with plenty of stamina.

Uses one hand too much and doesn't always find his forwards with passes.

R. Parker. Goal. Times his rushes well and clears cleanly with either foot.

P. T. Baker. Centre forward. Has plenty of dash and with more thrust in the circle will make a very useful forward. Must improve his stick-work, distribute the ball better, and use both hands.

J. E. Stuart. Right back. A solid, useful back who must abandon his rush tactics. A strong hitter. Must learn to clear more quickly and improve his stick-work.

Lacks Inside right. A hard worker, particularly in defence.

C. Dryden. stick-work and experience in the game as yet. Played a useful game in the Yorkshire County Schoolboy Trial.

J. C. Griffiths. Right half. Improved a lot. He stops the ball well, but is liable to leave his outside man unmarked and not to support his own wing adequately in attack.

P. J. Dennis. Left half. Filled a difficult position with credit. He needs more pace and must make up for the lack of it by greater speed with his stick-work.

J. F. W. Addey. Left back. Filled this position rather late in the season and at times showed distinct promise. His positional play was generally good and he can hit cleanly. Must find his forwards better with his clearances.

I. U. Warrington. Outside left. Fast, and occasionally got in a good centre.

Must practise his ball con trol.

C. Frank. Outside right. Very fast but at present rather clumsy and uncontrolled.

F. C. Slegg came into the side when Frank was injured and was a trier. Needs to improve his stick- and foot-work and must use both hands.

R. B. Pringle played several good games in goal in Parker's absence.

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS 14th Feb. Scarborough H.C. Wed., 18th Feb. Northern Command H.Q. Wed., 23th Feb. Bootham School Sat., 28th Feb. Worksop College Wed., 3rd Mar. H.M.S. "Ceres" 6th Mar. Rowntree's H.C. Sat., Wed., loth Mar. R.A.F., Linton Sat., 13th Mar. University College, Hull Sat.,

Result

Drawn Won Won Lost Won Lost Won Won

F. 2

6 6 o 2

I• 3 3

A. 2

3 2

6 I

2 2 2

SCHOOL v. SCARBOROUGH H.C. Played on Saturday, 14th February. Result : Draw, 2-2.

From the first bully it was apparent that the School side were generally fitter and certainly as fast as their opponents. By crafty play during the first minutes, however, the Scarborough team were unlucky not to be one up when a fine ;hot chipped the post. Not to be shaken by this raid on their goal, the School soon switched play to their opponents' half, and only occasionally was there any real danger to School's goal. Any danger which did arise was almost certainly due to the particularly individualistic methods adopted by the backs, who were too inclined to dribble past an opponent before parting with the ball, a technique which proved almost fatal on more than one occasion. The forwards, on the other hand, were taking full use of all chances offered to them, and before half-time goals were scored

by Baker and Dryden.

Baker's goal came after Warrington sent in a glorious centre.

Speight gained control of the ball and pushed it past an opposing full back, to give Baker a wonderful opportunity, of which he made full use.

Dryden's goal was a more individualistic effort; taking a pass just inside his own half, he raced away down the wing, finally cutting into the circle and crashing in a shot which was unstoppable.

After the interval Scarborough pressed hard and only the solid defensive play of the backs, and Parker in goal, held their attack, limiting their score to only one goal, which came from a penalty corner. School forwards came into the picture again, but after many unsuccessful efforts, the halves were caught rather too far up, giving the Scarborough forwards a clear run in and an easy goal. Thus the game finished in a draw, a result which we may regard as most satisfactory, considering the calibre of the opposition.

SCHOOL v. NORTHERN COMMAND HEADQUARTERS XI Played on Wednesday, 18th February. Result : Won, 6-3.

The game opened with a very quick goal by Baker which gave a very false impression of the opposition, who individually were in many ways superior to the School side and only lacking in team-work. The opposition was drawn open by long passes giving the School wings 48

opportunities to show their speed. Dryden on two occasions sent passes into the centre which Baker brilliantly converted into goals by reverse stick shots. The Army team gave the School a lesson in ball control, especially their centre half, who made many openings for his forwards by short, well directed passes. Only the slowness of the opposition's forwards in the circle and the well-timed tackling of the backs saved goals on numerous occasions. In the School's defence Graham worked hard and gave many long ground passes to his forwards. The Army forwards were rewarded, however, when they scored two quick goals, reducing the School's lead. Speight soon after this gathered a ball in midfield and dribbled his way through the opposing backs. Once in the circle he lost no time in sending in a shot which left the goalkeeper immobile—an excellent goal !

After half-time the opposition reshuffled to give their attack more penetration. With this change they became very formidable, their team-work being greatly improved. They soon added another goal and looked for a time as though they would draw level, but, unfortunately for them, an injury to their centre forward caused them to resume their former arrangement. From this point the School's attack took over once more, Baker and Speight netting two more goals, putting them in an unassailable position. This was a welldeserved victory for the School and a game in which speed and resolution told their tale against older and more experienced players.

SCHOOL v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played on Wednesday, 25th February. Result : Won, 6-2.

Showing much improved form the School team began to work like a goal-scoring machine which just refused to have a brake put on it.

Playing on their own ground and showing great determination, the School were soon rewarded by a goal from Speight. Play continued fast, and it was only School's defence which prevented more than one goal being scored against us during the first half. Baker was prominent during this game and his particularly fine finishing gave the School's attack that punch which •their opponents lacked. His performances in the circle when he had the ball were true text book examples of how the ball should be hit immediately and hard. This resulted in him gaining four goals altogther, two before and two after the interval.

Frank and Dryden, forming the right wing for this game, played well together. Dryden scored once from a fine centre by Frank, whose speed caused the opposition considerable trouble, but by an unfortunate fall at the beginning of the second half he was partly incapacitated.

Stuart and Griffiths formed a very powerful defensive combination on the right, and it was only their sound play which kept the lively Bootham left wing in check. It was, however, from this quarter that the Bootham goals came They were the result of the defence becoming 49

over-confident and in consequence backing up their forwards too closely. If they failed to intercept one pass, the Bootham forwards were well away, with the defence wide open, and it was only hard running back to tackle which saved the situation on a number of occasions.

SCHOOL v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played on Saturday, 28th February. Result : Lost, 6—o.

Playing under ideal conditions School did well in the first half to escape with only one goal scored against them. The Worksop forward line worked well together, their wings sending in excellent centres which were only cleared with difficulty. Stuart's anticipation saved many unpleasant situations. The Worksop halves gave their forwards many opportunities, but the backs' tackling, and Parker in goal, brought all their efforts to naught. Towards the end of the first half the School forwards began to get themselves unplaced and unable to take passes, as happened just after the interval, when the Worksop goal was attacked.

At this point the School suffered severe setbacks. Speight was injured and changed with Addey at full back; Baker was also injured and rendered ineffective. During this next five minutes and before our recovery, Worksop netted four goals, giving them a score which was out of relation to the general run of play. The game finished with Speight back in his own position and the attack directed on the Worksop goal, but try as we would there was no way of scoring.

This resumption of a fixture with old rivals is most pleasing to us.

We benefited and learned much about play on a fast pitch as well as the value of hard, well-directed ground passes.

SCHOOL v. H.M.S. "CERES" Played on Wednesday, 3rd March. Result : Won, 2-1.

After previous matches on good surfaces this pitch provided many new difficulties to overcome, the exact location of the ball at any particular moment being almost unpredictable. This factor was an advantage to the Naval personnel who were perfectly at home on the rolling surface. From the bully it was apparent that the School had the upper hand, and it was obvious that it would be only a question of time before they scored. Many fine efforts by Speight were stopped by rather dubious methods, for which a number of corners were awarded but could not be forced through the human blockade the Navy put in front of their goal.

Just before the interval Speight intercepted a pass from their wing half to inside forward on the half-way line. With great dexterity 50

he dribbled through the defence and into their circle, finally sending in a shot which the goalkeeper failed to reach. Speight scored again after the interval from a short corner. This put the Navy into a fighting mood and they retaliated vigorously, making every effort to score.

Their only goal came at this point. Pringle cleared a shot at goal, one of the opposition in his excitement breasted the ball down and whilst the School team stood looking appealingly at the umpire, who emulated one of his distinguished predecessors and "turned the blind eye", put the ball into the net.

SCHOOL v. ROWNTREE'S H.C. Played on Saturday, 6th March. Result : Lost, 2-1.

This was a game throughout which the School's defence was tried to the uttermost, but did not crumble under continual pressure. In fact, it showed how well-balanced the side is, with capable players in all positions. Rowntree's opened strongly and peppered our goal with shots; some going wide, the others being cleared by the goalkeeper and backs together, all working as a team. Only team-work prevented a score, and at half time it was a goalless draw, slightly in favour of Rowntree's, but with very little in it.

After the resumption School were first to score, taking the lead.

Graham took a free hit which he sent into an unmarked space in the circle, Speight anticipated this move and was soon on the ball, cracking it into the net before anyone had a chance to tackle him. School's defence held for a long time under the more vigorous efforts of Rowntree's, Who just refused to be beaten. In the meantime, however, Frank had the bad luck to be accidently tripped and, falling heavily on his leg which had previously received a hard knock, was put completely out of action. It was all he could do to walk off the field at the end of the game.

Rowntree's wings, however, did prove too fast for our wing halves in the end and in quick succession sent in two passes, one of which the right inside diverted into the net, and the other, the centre forward.

This was a most enjoyable and thrilling game with both sides playing as hard as they knew how.

SCHOOL v. R.A.F., LINTON Played on Wednesday, loth March. Result : Won, 3-2.

Unable to play on our own ground because of its use for athletics, we were greatly indebted to the R.A.F. Authorities for inviting us to play on their ground, and on entertaining us at very short notice. The ground, however, had not the best surface, and well controlled play 51

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with the ball on the ground was most difficult. The ideal game for these conditions should have been with short pushed or flicked passes.

But as the R.A.F.'s marking was so good and gave our forwards little scope, this method, which was tried, failed. Instead, long passes down the wings gave the wingmen an opportunity of outdistancing their older opponents with comparative ease. Warrington on one occasion raced away down the wing after a ball which he centred, and Speight put it into the net from a very difficult angle.

The Air Force retaliated but Parker in goal, with some quite robust play and excellent foot clearances, saved all but one shot which they managed to scramble into the net from a poor clearance. Before the interval Baker scored another goal for the School, which put them in the lead once more. The lead was short-lived and after only a few minutes of the second half the same wing as scored the R.A.F.'s first goal took advantage of a defensive blunder by the full backs, pushing the ball into the goal well out of Parker's reach. Before the end, however, Speight scored again, giving School the lead which they held until the final whistle.

SCHOOL v. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, HULL Played on Saturday, z 3th March. Result : Won, 3-2.

After the two previous games on foreign grounds it was most difficult for the School to regain their form on a fast, flat surface.

The position at half time looked very black for the School since they were two goals down and really looking as though they would never score. Fortunately, by the individualism of Slegg, a good goal was scored which gave School new spirit and from this goal it was obvious that they were playing together again and back to their old form.

Another goal soon followed, which was due to clever interchanging of position by Slegg and Dryden, resulting in the latter scoring from a difficult angle.

With the score level Hull did everything in their power to draw ahead again, but against the School's determination the reshuffling of their forward line was of no avail. Graham was prominent here in breaking up many dangerous movements, and his close marking of their centre forward made it impossible for him to get within shooting distance. When the result looked settled as a draw, Speight was able to turn to good use a long clearance by Graham which rolled towards the circle. Suddenly he dashed in and picked up the loose ball. In an instant he was in the circle and much to the dismay of the opposing goalkeeper, the ball was in the net. Thus ended a particularly good game, which was well contested and held excitement for players and onlookers alike, since, until the last moment, the issue was doubtful.

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Boys who visited the School about the beginning of term had to make the crack that we were beginning uncommonly early, but the easy reply was that Easter being so early and the School breaking up on Tuesday, 23rd March, this would in any case be one of the shortest terms on record.

In complete contradiction of the weather a year ago the ground has only been covered with snow once this term, and then it was such a light covering that snowballing was difficult. Some people have been pleased about this and others not so pleased ! Anyhow it has been a mild and pleasant term, and the general health of the School has been good except for a fair number of cases of mumps—a complaint which seems to pick and choose its victims haphazardly. No one form has been very seriously depleted.

The whole School attended York Minster on Sunday, x 8th January, for the Epiphany Procession Service. We were all impressed with this service and with the singing, in which our own representatives in the School Choir took part.

The usual rewards were paid out by Mr. Ping for the first Coltsfoot, brought in on 2oth February by J. Richardson, and for the first Lesser Celandine, brought in on 28th February by A. E. Simpson. A very interesting specimen was brought in by one of the boys resident in Dringhouses. This was a Pygmy Shrew, the smallest animal in the list of British mammals. Mr. Ping said that this was the first time he had seen this animal in the York area, though the record books say it is to be found but is very seldom noticed.

Sgt.-Major Power has given instruction in Boxing to quite a large number of boys, and the Annual Tournament was arranged for Wednesday, 17th March. The Gymnasium was fixed up with a large new ring and seating for visitors. Captain E. H. Bradley, R.A.O.C., was the referee and at the close of the Tournament he spoke most enthusiastically of the skill and sporting spirit shown by the boys. The detailed programme is given below.

During the last week of term Miss Mason arranged a display of original models made by boys in Forms J.i and J.ii in a Handwork Competition. Much skill and ingenuity were shown in the results— model cottages and gardens, farmsteads, lighthouses, windmills, etc.

It was difficult to judge the merits of much careful work, but Mr. Collier made the following decisions :—xst Colin Quickfall, 2nd A. G. Hall, 3rd Granville Sanderson. Prizes were given at our final Assembly.

The School Concert was very much enjoyed by the Junior School, who were present in force at the performance on Monday afternoon, 22nd March.

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Of the boys who are leaving us this term, three have been with us a long time. Malcolm Kidson came as a boarder in September, 1942, and for two terms he has been Head Boy of the Junior School. He now goes with his parents to Australia. Bobbie Webster came as a boarder in September, 1943, and now goes into the Senior School.

David Kellett has been a day boarder since September, 1942, and goes to the Leys School, Cambridge. We wish them all every success.

SALVETE (January, 1948) R. R. Baldwin, I. R. Dawson.

VALETE (March, 1948) R. W. Webster to Senior School.

D. F. Kellett, M. A. Kidson, R. S. Lennard, R. S. Oloman to other schools.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL BOXING TOURNAMENT Wednesday, 17th March, 1948 CONTESTS E. Turner beat T. Huzzard.

2. A. Staines beat J. Stark.

3. J. Gurney beat J. Hyde.

4. D. Macpherson beat K. Harrison.

5. T. Kettlewell beat E. Percy.

6. I. Barton beat D. Oldman.

7. P. Netherwood beat T. Bosworth.

8. M. Quarmby beat B. Nendick.

9. M. Coates beat C. Porteous. to. R. Jenkinson beat P. Hewson.

1. M. Loadman beat W. Waugh.

12. R. King beat B. Hawkins.

13. F. Scorgie beat J. Jackson.

14. D. Haw beat T. Bradford. ts. J. Bird beat R. Dunwell. x 6. G. Romary v. A. Hall. (fight stopped owing to injury) 17. F. Hanham beat R. Catchpole. t.

Referee: Capt. E. H. Bradley, R.A.O.C. Timekeeper: J. Nix, Esq.

Announcer: A. W. Ping, Esq.

Judges: K. G. Chilman, Esq. D. A. Blunt, Esq. Instructor: R.S.M. P. F. Power, M.B.E.

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY As well as the regular rugby and soccer games, as an experiment this term we have had unofficial Inter-House cross-country races.

There were often days when the grounds were unfit, and the walks and ordinary runs soon became rather tedious. On three separate afternoons there were "League" matches, one House running against another, and on a fourth afternoon a grand championship was held.

Everyone who was fit took part, and the first eight in each House counted. The results were as follows :— THE LEAGUE Spartans —Seniors 3, Middles z, Juniors 2. Total 6 wins.

Trojans —Seniors 1, Middies 3, Juniors 2. Total 6 wins.

Thebans —Seniors 2, Middles 2, Juniors 1. Total 5 wins.

Etruscans—Seniors o, Middles o, Juniors 1. Total i win.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP Seniors-1. Spartans 77; Middles—s. Trojans 94; Juniors—s. Trojans 7o;

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Spartans 133; 3. Thebans 141; 4. Etruscans 210.

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The individual champions, none of whom was defeated throughout the season, were :Seniors—Moore (Trojans).

Middles—Dodsworth (Spartans).

Juniors—I. Barton (Spartans).

WOLF CUB REPORT The following changes in the Pack took place :Left—Coates (Green Sixer), Thomas (Red Sixer), Leonard (Yellow).

New Members—Burn K. Brown (Red).

(Blue), Morris (Yellow), Romary (Green),

We welcome the latter and wish "good hunting" to the former in the Scouts.

We have had a most successful term and must congratulate all star and badge winners who are mentioned below. It is a pity that no new second stars were gained, but there are several Cubs well on the way and we hope to have at least three new second stars in our next report.

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st Star—Pfluger, Huzzard, Isherwood, Netherwood, Quarmby, Elliott.

Badges : Collector—Oldman, Kirk, Quickfall, Leonard, Coates, Netherwood, Elliott.

House Orderly—Pfluger, Leonard, Netherwood, Bridge, Quarmb).

Artist—Quarmby.

Guide—Thomas.

Team Player—Huzzard.

The Inter-Six Competition was very close until the last fortnight, when the Green Six managed to shoot right ahead. Final scores were :— Green 158, Yellow 124, Red 104, Blue 96.

The last meeting of the term was taken up with the usual treasure hunt, which was so complicated that the treasure had vanished utterly before the arrival of the winning Six. Fortunately the "thief" turned out to be Mr. Power, and he returned the treasure chest to the rightful owners.

Holiday meetings were somewhat upset by Akela's mumps, but three were held and a good time was had by all.

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