J.T.C. Notes

Illustrated London News 25% Tatler ... ... 3%

Punch ... Picture Post Illustrated 20% 10% 6% The Wizard (Comic) ... 3% Sphere ... ... 3% Others ... 25%

The Motor 5% Question VIII. What is your favourite indoor activity?

Reading ... Table Tennis Philately ... Billiards ... Chess ... Music ... ... ... ... ... 20% ... 16% 9% 8% 7% ... 5% Cards Darts :•• Model Engineering Radio ... Others ... Undecided 4% 3% 3% 3% ... 14% 6% Two people said that they were never indoors. Question IX. Do you approve of corporal punishment (a) admin- istered by anyone, (b) administered by School Monitors?

Yes No Undecided

(a) 70% 29% 1% (b) 43% 56% 1% Question X. Do you approve of personal fagging?

Yes No Undecided

69% 30% 1% Question XI. Do you approve of compulsory Chapel services?

Yes No Undecided

40% 57% 3% M.I.H.U., P.W.V.M.

The Summer Term again found the J.T.C. busily preparing for the Certificate "A" examination and the Annual General Inspection. While extra voluntary parades were being arranged for the Certificate "A" candidates the six-pounder gun team, the signals platoon and the band were preparing for the inspection.

The first Certificate "A" examination was held on s gth March when fifty-five took Part I and forty-two took Part II. The results were by no means up to our usual standards, as only twenty-one passed Part I and only nine passed Part II. We feel, however, that these results are not a reflection on our work, but a sign that this particular examination was marked on a higher standard than usual.

The Annual General Inspection on 1st June was carried out by Brigadier St. Clair-Ford, D.S.O. The weather remained fine throughout the day, and the inspecting officer was able to inspect all our various activities. In the short address after the inspection Brigadier St. Clair-Ford congratulated the contingent on the turn-out and high standard of training.

loth June brought another Certificate "A" examination for those who had not been so fortunate in their first attempt. Under the same examiners as before the results were much better, as no-one failed Part I, fifteen passing, and only one person failed Part II, twentyeight passing.

The contingent was greatly honoured on Saturday, 12th June, when we were visited by General Sir William Slim, G•B.E., K.C.B., C.S.O., M.C., A.D.C., Colonel, The West Yorkshire Regiment. General Slim inspected the contingent on the cricket field and gave a very interesting and encouraging address in Big Hall.

Field Day, on 22nd June, took the form of an organised attack on the H.Q. of a band of armed "Spivs" on Birdsall Brow. The Rise Platoon, under "Racketeer Stuart", represented the "Spivs", while the rest of the contingent under C.S.M. Newdick represented the home security force. We were unable to appreciate the grandeur of the country around Birdsall Brow as it rained heavily most of the day. This, however, did not interfere with the exercise. School House Platoon attacked the "Spivs" from the high ground, while Manor Platoon went in from the lower ground. This movement forced the "Spivs" back along the Brow. Temple Platoon should have been transported to the far side of the area to bring in an attack from the enemy's rear, but, due to a breakdown in communications, the transport never reached Temple. Manor and School House, however, completed the attack and captured "Racketeer Stuart" and his supplies of ice cream. Temple Platoon finally arrived in time to join in the enjoyment of the booty. C.S.M. Newdick was shown the weakness of his campaign a few days later when we had an open discussion on the exercise, using sand table models.

The Fernie Cup competition took place on Tuesday, loth July, and was won by the Rise Platoon under the command of Sgt. Stuart.

To end the term there was a new competition for the best Recruit Squad. A cup has been very kindly presented by Mr. Meadowcroft, of York, and will in future be competed for every year. The Manor Squad were the first winners.

These will be the last J.T.C. notes. as next term we look forward to becoming a Combined Cadet Force. J.T.C. CAMP, GANDALE, 1948

Camp, contrary to the fears of most, was a great success. After much deliberation forty-five finally signed on for camp, the greater number coming, not surprisingly, from Temple. On the morning of 27th July the first camp contingent for nearly ten years fell-in and marched off to the station. The journey was uneventful, the train discipline being a credit to the School. On arrival at Richmond we were met by Sergeant-Major Power and the advance party, who

bundled us into awaiting transport with such speedy efficiency that we arrived at the camp before the R.A.S.C. officer in charge of the convoy had given the order to start !

The camp site was pleasantly situated in hilly, wooded country typical of Swaledale. Our lines were at the top end of the area, proudly flying the only unit flag in the camp.

Our lines on the first morning must have been about the worst. It was hardly surprising as no-one had had experience of what standard was required. The Unit should be proud of the fact that three days later the name of St. Peter's appeared in daily orders as the second best lines in the whole camp.

There were about fourteen hundred cadets under canvas and the rivalry was very keen. On the Saturday and Sunday there was an athletic meeting. In spite of our small number we entered for most events and L/Cpl. Warrington should be congratulated on his team's achievements. There was little opportunity for cricket, Sgt. Dryden was selected to play for the camp team in the one match that was played. We entered three for the inter-school boxing competition, which was unfortunately scratched because of the lack of competitors. There were only three !

Our seven-a-side rugger team did very well to get to the quarterfinals, where they lost very pluckily to Rugby.

Perhaps our greatest success at camp was in the inter-contingent drill and marching competition. Sgt. Pavis entered with his whole platoon and put up a very good performance to finish third, equal with Repton and Trent. Fourteen schools entered.

The weather was almost tropical for the first few days and it was not long before many were being treated for sunburn. The training was not hard and was interspersed with some excellent demonstrations put on by Regular Units. These included the Royal Corps of Signals, the R.E.'s with an armoured dozer, booby traps, mines and explosives, the r4th/2oth Hussars with Cromwell tanks, the 45th Field Regiment with a troop of 25-pounders, and the 8th Royal Tank Regiment with a troop of Comets, R.E.M.E., and so on. One day we had an air display and were all quite amazed by the performances of a Gloster Meteor aircraft.

The highlight of the whole camp was the visit of the C.I.G.S., Field-Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. C.M.S. Newdick and Sgt. Dryden represented the School in the guard of honour. The Field Marshal appeared very interested in the School, asking after our former headmaster, Mr. Toyne.

The camp broke up on 5th August, and the journey home was uneventful. It was a very happy, bronzed party that marched down Bootham into the empty School to dismiss, somewhat reluctantly, after what had been a most enjoyable camp.