May 1949

THE PETERITE Vol. XLI

MAY, 1949

No. 321

EDITORIAL In the course of the Easter holidays the School acquired an unique relic of the days of its residence in the Horsefair, in the premises, formerly the Hospital of St. Mary, granted in 1557 by a licence of Philip and Mary. This link with the Tudor period of our history takes the form of manuscript copies of exercises over the signatures of numerous of the School's scholars. The leaves have been bound into a book between vellum covers which appear to be portions of a pre-Reformation breviary. We are indebted for this most interesting gift to Mr. G. Westland who, finding it among his possessions, commissioned his solicitors in Manchester to endeavour to trace a rightful owner or, alternatively, suggest some permanent collection to whose custody it might be entrusted. In this way the manuscript has been offered to the School 'on permanent loan, subject to the rights of the original owner, should he be discovered'. The offer has been gratefully accepted. We give elsewhere in this issue a more detailed account of the manuscript, which appears to belong to a date 1591-1595, the time of the mastership of John Pulleyn or, as is more likely, of his successor, the Rev. John Bayles. Our comments are based on a report furnished by Professor C. R. Cheney with the assistance of the authorities of the Rylands Library in Manchester.

In our last number we printed, under the title of "And So to Kenya", an article by Mrs. A. Nairn Baird describing her journey to Africa. It is sad indeed that this issue must contain her obituary.

All who knew her felt very deeply this swift and ruthless end to her days of retirement. We feel sure that the Memorial Service in the School Chapel, when her friend, the Bishop of Selby, gave an address which was moving in its simplicity and truth, was as she herself would have wished it. Her love for St. Peter's was very real.

Calamity indeed seemed to be our lot during the term. The death of Mr. and Mrs. Howat's little son, Antony, as the result of a road accident was another grievous blow. The dangers of crossing the Clifton and Bootham stretch of York's highway to the north have been growing more and more apparent. Between Clifton Green and the Bar crossings to several Schools are involved, and the City authorities have been moved by the catastrophe to take precautionary measures. These, it is hoped, will include a pedestrian crossing and the re-siting of 'bus stops. Popular clamour has already induced the military authorities to make changes which will avoid the necessity for the routine use of this thoroughfare by army vehicles.

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CONTENTS PAa

Editorial Mrs. Mabel Baird Mr. G. F. Jackson ...

Antony Mitchell Howat Examination Successes Commemoration, 1949 War Memorial and Building Fund A Tudor School Manuscript Old Peterite News ...

Calendar, Summer Term, 1949 Valete and Salvete School Officers Items House Notes ...

The Oxford Cup, 1948-1949 Games Committee ...

"Hitch-Hiking" in France The Chapel ...

The Choir ...

The Library ...

The Debating Society British Ship Adoption Society Film Society ...

Art Notes ...

The Musical Society The Science Society Verse The C.C.F. Scouting Chess Shooting Squash Athletics and Cross-Country Cricket Fixtures, 1949 Boating Hockey, 1949 The Junior School ... .

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We would draw attention to the arrangements for Commemoration, the details of which are given below. The programme follows the customary lines, though it is noteworthy that the ceremonial part of the proceedings will be, as it were, an "all-Peterite" affair. The prizes will be distributed by the Right Rev. Maurice Harland, Bishop of Lincoln, who was at the School from 1912 to 1914; and the Rev. H. N. Hodd, who is to preach the Commemoration Sermon, is an Old Peterite who takes a very active interest in both the School and the O.P. Club. Mr. Hodd is no stranger to the Chapel pulpit, and many of us remember an address some years ago which was one of the most effective Commemoration sermons we have heard.

We comment elsewhere on Mr. G. F. Jackson's departure to become one of H.M. Inspectors of Schools. His place as Housemaster of the Manor has been filled by Mr. L. C. le Tocq, who takes over at the beginning of the Summer Term. Mr. le Tocq, of course, 'has been a valued member of the Staff for many years, and there can be no doubt that the Manor will prosper under his regime. Mrs le Tocq, too, is familiar with the life of the School, for in the difficult days of the war she acted as our Domestic Supervisor with notable efficiency.

We wish them both well in their new sphere. In the class-room Mr. Jackson's place will be taken by Mr. R. Bennett, M.A., Scholar and Wrangler of King's College, Cambridge, and we take this opportunity of welcoming 'him to our midst. Another newcomer to the Staff is Mr. J. M. Rucklidge, M.A., Scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, who came to us towards the end of the Easter Term and reinforces the teaching of Maths. and Science. It would, perhaps, hardly be apt to welcome him to St. Peter's, since he is himself an Old Peterite, but we trust that he will be happy in his return to the School in this new capacity.

MRS. MABEL BAIRD (From the Headmaster) It was a very great shock to us all to receive the news of Mrs. Baird's death in Kenya on 8th March, coming as it did so soon after we had received cheerful letters from her giving details of her experiences in Kenya. Reference has already been made to Mrs. Baird in the Editorial and I am glad to have the opportunity of adding my own testimony to her devoted service to St Peter's School and our united sympathy with her family in their sudden bereavement.

Mrs. Baird came to St. Peter's School with me in April, 1937, and since that time there has been no one on whom I have depended more, or who has been more ready to help in so many ways. Her service to the School was referred to in a note in the "Peterite" published last October, and will be fresh in the minds of our readers. It was known that Mrs. Baird's health was not very good when she 2

undertook her long journey, and knowing her as we all did, it might perhaps be that this sudden end to an active life is more merciful than the alternative of becoming a permanent invalid.

We all felt at her Memorial Service that we were saying good-bye to a great lady from whose life and example we can learn a very great deal.

MR. G. F. JACK S ON (From the Headmaster) Mr. Jackson left us at the end of the last term to become one of His Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. We congratulate him on his new appointment, but at the same time we shall miss him very much in our School life.

Mr. Jackson came to us from Dulwich College in January, 1941, and was consequently with us during the dark days of the war. Apart from his work as Senior Mathematical Master he entered at once into the general life of the School, and both he and Mrs. Jackson have always identified themselves with its welfare. Mr. Jackson took over the Housemastership of the Manor, a new House formed in September, 1942, and it is perhaps in this way that he was best known to parents and boys alike.

During the war Mr. Jackson was in charge of the School cricket, and the success of the 1st XIs of those days, together with the general enthusiasm for the game in the School, may be attributed in very great measure to him.

I would like specially to place on record the valuable assistance rendered by Mrs. Jackson from time to time in connection with the inevitable and recurrent minor crises due to domestic war-time difficulties.

We hope Mr. Jackson will be happy in his new work and both he and his wife take away with them our best wishes for the future.

ANTONY MITCHELL HOWAT We record with deepest regret the death, on 4th March, 1949, of Antony Mitchell Howat, the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Howat. Tony, who was 5 years and 10 months old, was knocked down by a car, receiving injuries which shortly afterwards proved fatal. A funeral service was held in the School Chapel. We tender our very sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Howat and their family in their bereavement.

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EXAMINATION SUCCESSES In the Civil Service Examination held in March for entry into Services, R. Parker (Royal Air Force) and R. G. Emmett (Army) both successful. We congratulate them.

COMMEMORATION, 1949 The programme will be as follows :11-30 a.m., Cricket match, School v. O.P.s, Friday, 22nd July. begins.

5-0 p.m., General Meeting of the O.P. Club.

7-30 p.m., Old Peterite Dinner.

Saturday, 23rd July. 11 a.m., Speeches and Distribution of Prizes by the Right Rev. M. Harland, Bishop of Lincoln (O.P.), in the Clifton Cinema.

Afternoon. Cricket match continued. Boat Races, School v. Old Peterites.

Supday, 24th July. 8-15 am., Holy Communion.

11-0 a.m., Commemoration Service and Sermon by the Rev. H. N. Hodd (O.P.).

Full details will be circulated to Parents and Old Peterites.

WAR MEMORIAL AND BUILDING FUND SEVENTH LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS (in chronological order) OLD PETERITES Revd. H. Bloomfield Mr. H. G. Crawshaw Mr. E. C. D'O Lees

s. d. s. d. ... 10 0 0 1 0 0 Mr. R. D. Webster 10 0 0 Mr. C. 0. Grindrod ... 100 0 0 5 5 0

GOVERNORS, STAFF AND FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL

Clifton Cricket Club ...

s. d.

3 3 0 Mr. C. Myton

s. d.

... 13 7 0

A TUDOR SCHOOL MANUSCRIPT It has been explained in the Editorial how the manuscript with which we are here concerned came into the possession of the School and for the description which follows we have drawn mainly upon the report prepared by Professor C. R. Cheney, of Manchester University, with the assistance of the authorities of the Rylands Library.

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The manuscript, though probably some three hundred and fifty years old, is remarkably well preserved. The outer corners of the book are inevitably "dog-eared", but the pages are perfectly clean and the writing still fresh and entirely legible. The covers are vellum leaves torn from a choir book or breviary containing plain-chant notation. The portions of the Roman Catholic Office thus preserved are (front cover) the end of Vespers and the beginning of Matins of the feast of St. Andrew and (back) a part of the Octave of St. Andrew and Vespers and the beginning of Matins of the Nativity of St. Lucy the Virgin. All follow the York rite except the part of the Octave of St. Andrew, which shows many differences from the York Breviary.

Perhaps the pre-Reformation Office Book from which these leaves were taken had been left behind by the former occupants of the Hospital of St. Mary. Before the buildings were taken over by the School the premises had been allowed to fall into decay.

The book itself consists of copies of Latin Verses composed by scholars of the Horsefair School. For the most part the exercises are in elegiac couplets, though there are two versions in the more ambitious Sapphic metre It is a reasonable assumption that the copies have been preserved as examples of conspicuously good work—work for which in the 20th century we should award a "merit" ! Two-thirds of the book is taken up with versions on three themes only. The topics chosen are conventional moral subjects, of which the titles are : (a) Aurum splendescens digitis attingit avarus. (b) Virtus vera nobilitas. (c) Pacis fruotus animi quies.

The names of the boys subscribed to each of the three are : (a) Charles Lawson, Robert Witley, William Dickonson, John Currey. (b) John Goulton, Robert Witley, Charles Lawson, William Tessamund, William Trindall, John Grene, John Turner, John Currey, George Lemin, Halton Cheke. (c) John Gibson, William Francland, John Whiteleye, William Dickonson, John Goulton, William Tessamund, John Turner, Thomas Hutchinson, Robert Harrison, John Grene.

Two of these boys can perhaps be identified. It seems likely that Halton Cheke was the son of the translator, Henry Cheke, himself the son of the famous Greek scholar, Sir John Cheke (1514-1557), who was largely responsible for the introduction of Greek to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and was the tutor of Roger Ascham.

Henry Cheke was Secretary to the Council of the North from 1581 to his death and M.P. for Boroughbridge. He resided at the offices of the Council in York, and it is a reasonable assumption that he would send his son to the Horsefair School. Tessamund, too, is a name with which we are familiar. Oswald Tessamund, a pupil of the famous 5

John Pulleyn and contemporary at the School with Guy Fawkes, was one of the four "Peterites" concerned in the Gunpowder Plot. Oswald was born in 1563, and his relation to the William Tessamund of this manuscript can only be conjectured.

The remainder of the manuscript is made up of unsigned exercises on various themes, again of a moral kind (e.g., omne vitium suum habet patrocinium). Two exceptions of interest are a "carmen encomiasticon", or eulogy of the Horsefair School, which mentions John Bayles (Master from 1591 to 1596) and ends with a valediction to him—"Eboracensis nunc Gymnasiarcha Vale", and a poem "Johannes Gibson ad patrem suum". With regard to the latter it seems likely that the father of Johannes Gibson was the John Gibson, Precentor of York, 1575-1613, whose name appears in the appointments of Walter James (1575), John Pulleyn (1576) and John Bayles (1591) as Masters of the School.

In the exercises on the theme "pacis fruetus animi quies", Queen Elizabeth, naturally enough, is very much to the fore, and the pieces "virtus vera nobilitas" are apparently written in praise of Henry Hastings, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon, on the occasion of one of his departures from the city. Hastings was Lord Lieutenant of York, and, from 1572 to his death in 1595 (his bowels are buried in St. Olave's Church), was President of the North. He was brother-in-law of Lady Jane Grey and on his mother's side had some claim to the Throne.

Hence two references in the exercises—"non tam quod sanguine cretus regio es" and "Nobilis Hastingus regali sanguine cretus".

Other identifiable persons referred to in the manuscript are John Atkinson, notary public, mentioned in the appointments of John Pulleyne and Canon William Thomas, who succeeded Bayles in 1596 as Master; and John Thornburgh, Dean of York (elected 1589) and later Bishop of Limerick (1593), Bristol (1603), and Worcester (1617). and a chaplain in ordinary to the Queen.

All the indications point to date of 1591-1595 for the manuscript.

There would seem to be no reference later than 1595 and two references to Queen Elizabeth are precise :— "Elizabetha annos fertur complesse triginta Et quater [sic] tibi sit gratia Christa data." and "Jura dei servans tres annos atque triginta, Anglos custodit pace regitque viros."

The 33rd and 34th years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth point to 1591-2, though it seems likely that the manuscript contains exercises composed over a number of years. The writing is in a variety of hands and indications of copying occur. Errors are rare but are to be found.

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OLD PETERITE NEWS O.P. CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting will be held at the School on Friday, 22nd July, at 5 p.m. We learn with great regret that members will be asked to accept the resignation of H. C. Scott from office after many years of loyal and helpful service as Hon. Secretary to the Club.

Other items of importance will be on the agenda, and we hope that all O.P.s who can be present at Commemoration will make it their business to attend the meeting.

"THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE" The arrangements for the Book of Remembrance for those Old Peterites who fell in the two World Wars have now been completed and the work has been begun by Mr. J. N. Dowse, of Newark, and should be completed by Commemoration Day. The Book will consist of 28 vellum pages, 12 x 9 ins., bound in brown calf, with each leaf separately hinged. On the front of the book will be the Cross Keys in gold and silver, and inside A fly leaf and two title •pages, followed by the lists of the names of the fallen.

In the end it was decided that it would be more suitable to keep the two wars separate. It is hoped that the list of names is complete, but some blank pages have been left in case any further information should become available.

COMMEMORATION CRICKET MATCH AND BOAT RACES Any Old Peterite who wishes to play in the two-day cricket match against the School on Friday and Saturday, 22nd and 23rd July, should apply to J. M. Rucklidge (1933-39) at the School.

The boat races betwen the Old Peterites and the School will take place in the afternoon of Saturday, 23rd July. It is hoped that it will be possible to raise at least three Old Peterite crews. Would any Old Peterite who would like, or would be willing, to row, please communicate with K. H. Rhodes, St. Peter's School? Coxes will also be needed.

OLD PETERITE DINNER The Old Peterite Dinner will be held at Betty's Restaurant on Friday, 22nd July. It is hoped that there will be a good turn out of all ages. It would be helpful if Old Boys would organise groups of their own contemporaries, and apply for tickets in good time. The dress will be lounge suits and the price of tickets about 7/6.

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SQUASH THE LONDONDERRY CUP After the school's easy victory over Brentwood in the first round of the Londonderry Cup, St. Peter's came up against Harrow, the holders, and were defeated by five events to love at the Naval and Military Club. This result was only to be expected, for Harrow had three Internationals in R. M. Boustead, W. S. Jameson and M. T. Turnbull; one of the best players in the country in P. J. Phillips; and as fifth string Lord Ronaldshay, who plays for Queens Club in the Bath Club Cup and gained a blue at Cambridge. The outstanding performance for St. Peter's was that of J. T. Brockbank, who actually took the first two games off Jameson, a quarter finalist in this year's Amateur Championship, and led him 5-0 in the third—a remarkable achievement for a player who had hardly touched a racket since the Londonderry Cup match of a year before.

St. Peter's reached the last four in the Londonderry Cup in the first year it was held, only going down 3-2 to Eton, who eventually won the competition, but nowadays they lack young players with first class match experience. It is to be hoped that Old Peterites who are able to play squash rackets regularly after leaving School will get in touch with B. A. C. Gray, whose enthusiasm has done so much to keep a St. Peter's team going •in this competition year after year.

This season the Londonderry Cup was won for the first time by Lancing, who beat Harrow in the semi-final and Tonbridge in the final, both 3-2. It is interesting to recall that it was against Lancing that St. Peter's played the first Public School Old Boys squash match, at Ealing in the early thirties.

The details of the match against Harrow are : N. W. D. Yardley lost to R. M. Boustead, 9 5, 7 9, 5 9, 5 9.

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S. G. S. Pawle lost to P. J. Phillips, 3-9, 4-9, 3-9.

J. T. Brockbank lost to W. S. M. Jameson, 9-4, 10-9, 7-9, 2-9, 3-9., C. K. Hudson lost to M. T. Turnbull, 3-9, 2-9, 4-9.

W. J. Oliver lost to Lord Ronaldshay, 3-9, 4-9, 3-9.

ENGLAND v. DENMARK An Old Peterite played squash rackets for England for the first time when Denmark were defeated by five events to love at Copenhagen. The England team, in order of play, was R. M. Boustead (Harrow and Surrey), P. L. Richards (Charterhouse and Leicestershire), Si G. S. Pawle (St. Peter's, York, and Herts.), D. Dugdale (Dartington Hall and Yorkshire) and H. D. Bradshaw (Rugby and Surrey) (Captain). The School might well have had two representatives, for N. W. D. Yardley was chosen to make the journey, but was unable to accept owing to business reasons. Pawle won his match against B. 0. Smitt in straight games, 9-6, 9-7, 9-3. This was the first official International match between the two countries, 8

and the England team, in addition to being made honorary life members of the Copenhagen Squash Rackets Club, were each presented with an inscribed cigarette lighter by the Danish S.R.A. Before the war International squash rackets was confined to matches against America and Scotland, but had Yardley not been so fully occupied with cricket tours he would inevitably have been St. Peter's first international player. As it is the School's only previous link with an International match was provided by Mr. S. M. Toyne, who led the first British team to America in 1924, while he was Headmaster. Yardley has played little serious squash since the war, but he showed brilliant form for the M.C.C. in the Bath Club Cup, and had much to do with his team's promotion to Division I. * O.P. LONDON COMMITTEE. Since the list of Officers in the 1949 List of Members does not include the new members of the London Committee appointed in November last, it has been thought desirable to give the full composition of this Committee. The names are : —A. B. Cooper, J. B. Gedge (Hon. Sec.), B. A. C. Gray, S. G. S. Pawle, J. C. Rodgers, J. W. Holroyd Sergeant, N. W. D. Yardley.

* THE RISE—AN APPEAL. The Rise House photographs are now being restored after their disturbance in the "blitz" of 1942, and will hang in sequence on the walls of the new building. Some of the groups, however, were badly damaged or lost, and there are several gaps in the series. It is very desirable to have a complete set from the inauguration of the House, and we should be grateful to any old Risites who would fill the gaps by sending photographs to Mr. D. K. Crews, the Housemaster. The missing groups are : 1921, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1944.

* * * ITEMS. We congratulate A. S. Rymer (1916-21) on his selection as Sheriff of the City of York for the forthcoming mayoral year His election will take place on the 23rd May, when the new Lord Mayor, Mr. J. B. Morrell, enters on his year of office. Rymer is very active in civic affairs and has recently been appointed Chairman of the Committee for the York Festival of 1951.

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A recent leading article in "The Times", discussing the Poster Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which was opened by the Prime Minister in April, has much praise for the influence both on the Underground posters and London Transport in general of an Old Peterite, the late Frank Pick, formerly Chairman of the L.P.T.B. "It was by choosing good print and agreeable pictorial designs for posters", "The Times" observes, "that Frank Pick first made his influence felt in the applied arts. Later his application of the same principles to all the architecture and appointments of London Transport set a new standard of order and seemliness in modern cities. . . . The transport service of to-day is the heir of a great tradition, founded by Pick, and not lived up to as fully as London deserves." This is high praise indeed, which O.P.s will appreciate. * * * Major R. White, Royal Signals (left 1936), who has been on exchange duty with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and has spent the past two years in Canada, returns to England from Montreal on 27th May. His contemporaries may be interested to learn his future address, which will be Ham House, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire. We record below the birth of his daughter during his stay in Canada. * * * OBITUARY. LIONEL TOWNSEND CRAWSHAW We regret to record the death, after a brief illness, of Lionel Townsend Crawshaw, on 16th March, 1949. He entered the School in January, 1878, and must have been one of the few Old Peterites who go back to the Headmastership of Stephenson. He was 80.

BIRTHS. BURNETT.—On 6th March, 1949, to Kathleen, wife of N. R. Burnett (1920-23), a son (Paul Nigel Rodney).

CURTOIS.—On 23rd September, 1948, at Cornwall Gardens, Singapore, to Marjorie, wife of Lt.-Col. G. M. Curtois, R.A.M.C.— a son.

DICKENSON.—On 13th February, 1948, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, to Adele (nee Stedman), wife of Major J. M. Dickenson, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (The Rise, 1932-37), a daughter.

MORRIS.—On 5th May, 1949, at the Purey Cust Nursing Home, York, to Joyce (nee Wheldric.k), wife of Gordon Morris (The Rise, 1939-41), a son.

WHITE.—On 9th March, 1949, at Kingston, Ontario, to Margaret (nee Palmer), wife of Major Robert White, Royal Signals, a daughter (Elizabeth Anne).

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE, April, 1949.

To : The Editors of "The Peterite".

Dear Sirs, As yet another •term draws relentlessly to its close the Old Peterites in residence feel the metaphorical breath of black care perched behind them on the chariot. Already several of us pursue our daily duties with a stoicism rarely seen.. The epicureanism of past terms is gone like snow upon the desert's dusty face and all are 'bewailing their lot. sont les neiges d'antan?" may well be this term's epitaph, for now, as never before, there is cast before us the horrible shadow of things to come. Even the "Granta" reflects the seriousness of our plight, for lack of humour and shortage of material are its salient points this term.

Despite the emphasis on the more sordid side of our education to which we have been forced to pay attention, all has not been toil for the last eight weeks. Several of us have attempted to filch the laurels of the boat above us, and not without some success, we hear.

Our dinner, alas, was cancelled. The date came too near the bumps, and our oarsmen, on being questioned as to their movements after the races, were strangely reticent, but we live in hope of a bigger and better dinner next year. It has been decided to hold it in the Michaelmas Term when matters weigh less heavily upon us. The date has been provisionally fixed as 18th November.

D. Anderson (Sidney). Has been seen but infrequently, and as a result his activities are somewhat veiled. No doubt with the advent of warm weather he will shake the moth-balls from his white flannels and once more display his prowess on the cricket field.

J. H. Amos (Emmanuel). His main interests this term have been on the river, where he satisfies his nautical urge in the Emmanuel 1st Boat. The rest of his days are spent in the Engineering Labs. manufacturing heat.

L. T. Clarke (Clare). To the best of our knowledge is still reading Modem Languages, but may, for all we know, have returned to the peaceful serenity of Japan.

J. D. Eccles (Emmanuel). Another rowing man, although he did not strain himself—never getting beyond Grassy Corner. Finds the national debt perplexing and has great difficulty with the currency problem.

P. Garbett (St. John's). Rowed in Lady Margaret II and won his oar. His disappearance since the Bump Supper surprises no one. We hear that he reads Engineering but are unable to confirm •this report.

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A. Gilmour Reynolds (Emmanuel). His recent attack of pneumonia is to be regretted, but he assures us that it had its advantages. Refused a part in the Russian production of "Boris Godunor" with some witty saying about it not being good enough. Threatens to lead the Communists in India. Provides the best tea in Cambridge but insists on talking. A tribunal is to investigate his recent photograph in a wellknown society magazine.

P. F. Ringrose (Clare). Appears to have devoted his attentions to the law this term but he has been known to trip the light fantastic.

Claims to work 25 hours a day.

J. F. Spink (Emmanuel).

A true man of mystery, and in our naivety we attribute his disappearance to work—well, what else can you do in Cambridge?

J. D. Ward (St. John's). Works hard and occasionally plays a vicious kind of squash. Claims to be able to feel the hot breath of Tripos examiners on his neck—a mere physical illusion brought about by a warm day and the extreme coldness of his rooms His efforts at cooking deserve a "cordon bleu".

G. Wilson (Emmanuel). Lives a life of virtuous solitude whilst attempting to work. Laments the deplorable ignorance of scientists and bursts into tears when asked by one of them why his punctuation should be corrected in a scientific essay.

With which sad thought and tragic reflection on our times we, with every best wish for the School's future for yet another term, sign ourselves.

Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETER

CALENDAR, SUMMER TERM, 1949 APRIL 29 Fri. 30 Sat.

Boarders return.

Full Term begins.

MAY 1 Sun. St. Philip and St. James.

8 Sun. Third Sunday after Easter.

11 Wed. 1st XI v. York C.C. Home.

First Round Junior House Match.

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th IVs v. Leeds University. Away.

14 Sat. Semi-final Junior House Match.

15 Sun. Fourth Sunday after Easter.

17 Tues. Junior School Athletic Sports.

18 Wed. 1st XI v. Manchester Grammar School. Away.

Colts XI v. Bootham School. Away. junior Colts XI v. Newburgh Priory School. Home.

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

21 Sat. 1st XI v. Clifton C.C. Home.

1st, 2nd, 3rd IVs v. Durham School. Home.

22 Sun. Rogation Sunday.

23 Mon. 9-45 a.m. Talk by Dr. Iliffe of the C.M.S. 25 Wed. Colts XI v. Giggleswick School. Home.

26 Thurs. Ascension Day. 28 Sat.

29 Sun.

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

Junior School XI v. Terrington Hall. Home.

1st and 2nd XIs v. Worksop College. Home.

Colts and Junior Colts XIs v. Worksop College. Away.

Sunday after Ascension.

30 Mon. Entrance Scholarship Examination (Two days).

31 Tues. 6-15 House Music Competition.

JUNE 1 Wed. 1st XI v. Durham School. Home.

2nd XI v. Durham School. Away.

2 Thurs. 1st and 2nd IVs v. Nottingham High School. Away.

4 Sat. 1st XI v. Giggleswick School. Away.

2nd XI v. Giggleswick School. Home.

5 Sun. Whit-Sunday.

Preacher : The Headmaster.

7 Tues. J.S. 1st XI and under 12 XI v. Newburgh Priory School. Home.

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

Colts XI v. Durham School. Away.

10 Fri. Annual Choir Outing.

11 Sat. Junior Colts XI v. Bootham School. Home.

First Round Senior House Match.

12 Sun. Trinity Sunday.

14 Tues. Junior School XI v. Terrington Hall. Away.

Inspection of C.C.F. 15. Wed. 1st and Colts XIs v. Ampleforth College. Away.

2nd XI v. Ampleforth College. Home.

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th IVs v. Leeds University. Home.

16 Thurs. Corpus Christi.

11 a.m. Governors' Meeting.

18 Sat.

19 Sun.

J.S. XI v. Bootham School Junior XI. Away.

York Regatta.

Semi-final Senior House Match.

First Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Dean of York.

21 Tues. J.S. XI v. Dm.* G.S. Junior XI. Home.

22 Wed. Semi-final Senior and Junior House Matches.

23 Thurs. Higher School Certificate begins.

J.S. XI v. Ampleforth Junior XI. Home.

25 Sat. 1st XI v. Bradford Grammar School. Away.

2nd and Colts XIs v. Bradford Grammar School. Home.

Junior Colts XI v. Bootham School. Away.

26 Sun. Second Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Dean of York.

27 Mon. Common Entrance Examination and Senior Entrance Examination (Two days).

28 Tues. J.S. XIs v. Newburgh Priory School (1st XI and under 12 XI).

Away.

29 Wed. St. Peter's Day.

8-15 Holy Communion (Sung).

Final Junior House Match.

30 Thurs. J.S. XI v. Bootham School Juniors XI. Home.

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

2nd and Junior Colts XIs v. Leeds Grammar School. Away.

3 Sun. Third Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Dean of York.

5 Tues. J.S. XI v. Drax G.S .Junior XI. Away.

6 Wed. 1st XI v. Yorkshire Gentlemen. Home.

Junior Colts XI v. Newburgh Priory School. Away.

School Regatta.

7 Thurs. School Certificate begins.

1st XI v. Craven Gentlemen. Home.

9 Sat. Colts XI v. Bootham School. Home.

Tyne Regatta.

10 Sun. Fourth Sunday after Trinity.

11 Mon. School Examinations begin.

12 Tues. J.S. XI v. Ampleforth Junior XI. Away.

13 Wed. Final Senior House Match.

1st XI v. Bootham School. Home.

16 Sat. 2nd XI v. Bootham School. Away.

17 Sun. Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

Preacher : The Headmaster.

20 Wed. 1st XI v. T. H. Hobson's XI. Away.

Junior Colts v. Drax G.S. Home.

2-30 p.m. Junior School Swimming Sports.

21 Thurs. 11 a.m. Governors Meeting.

2-30 p.m. Senior School Swimming Sports.

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

22 Fri. 11 a.m. Speech Day and Distribution of Prizes by The Bishop of 23 Sat. Lincoln.

Afternoon—Second day of O.P. Cricket Match.

Rowing v. Old Peterites.

24 Sun. Sixth Sunday after Trinity.

8-15 a.m. Holy Communion.

11 a.m. Commemoration Service.

Preacher The Rev. H. N. Hodd.

26 Mon. Full Term ends.

27 Tues. Boarders depart.

C.C.F. Camp at Gandale (to 3rd August).

11 a.m. Junior School Sunday Services are —8-15 a.m. Holy Communion.

Service. 6-30 p.m. Evensong.

2 Sat.

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VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (March, 1949) THE GROVE R. Parker. 1944 49. L.VI. School Monitor. Head of the Grove. School Cert., 1947. Civil Service Exam. (R.A.F.), 1949. 1st XV, 1947-49, Cap. Captain of Rugger, 1948-49. 1st XI Hockey, 1948-49'; Colours, 1948-49.

1st XI Cricket Colours, 1947; Cap, 1948; Vice-Captain of Cricket, 1948.

Squash Colours, 1947-48-49; Captain of Squash, 1947-48. 1st Shooting Sgt. in Athletics team, 1948.

VIII, 1946-49; Colours, 1947-48-49.

1st Class Shot.

C.C.F. Cert. "A".

P. F. Stead. 1948-49 (Junior School, 1946). Shell.

G. A. Wood. 1946-49 (Junior School, 1944). Transitus. School Cert., 1948.

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TEMPLE C. D. Ryder.

1943-49 (Junior School, 1941).

U.VI. School MonitorSchool Cert., 1946. H.S.C., 1948. Colts XV, 1946; 2nd XV, Colours, 1948; 1st XV Colours, 1947. 2nd XI Hockey Colours, 1949. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1949. Sgt. in C.C.F. Cert "A", 1946. Cert. "T", 1947.

1st Class Shot. Library Monitor. Editor of "The Peterite".

J. M. Brook.

1946-49 (Junior School, 1943).

Transitus.

School Cert., 1948.

J. HearfieId. 1946-49 (Junior School, 1944).

Transitus.

School Cert., 1948. Played for Colts XV, 1948. Cadet in C.C.F.. Cert. "A", Pt. I, 1949.

J. A. T. Parker.

1944-49 (Junior School, 1940). Vc.

SALVETE (Jan., 1949) P. A. King. Shell.

THE RISE

SCHOOL OFFICERS SCHOOL MONITORS :

Head of School and The Manor: C. FRANK. Head of The Grove: R. PARKER. Head of School House: G. W. J. GRIFFITHS. Head of The Rise: N. B. BURGESS. Head of Temple: F. C. SLEGG. Chapel Monitor: E. G. THOMPSON. J. M. GRAHAM. J. B. MORTIMER. C. D. RYDER. HOUSE MONITORS The Grove: C. M. BAINTON, J. A. HANNON, A. M. KENDELL, E. D. THORNTON, R. J. FRATER. The Manor: F. CARLILL, R. J. GIBSON, C. D. GOODE, P. JENKINS, J. A. WHITEHEAD. The Rise: R. M. BOOTH, D. THOMPSON, J. S. TREWICK, I. U..

WARRINGTON. chool House: P. T. BAKER, P. J. DENNIS, D. G. ECCLES, J. C. GRIFFITHS, P. C. KNOWLSON, D. WALTER. emple: M. A. CROSS, K. G. HARRISON, J. C. VARLEY, R. A. CALVERT_ GAMES CAPTAINS : Captain of Hockey: P. T. BAKER. Captain of Boats: G. W. J. GRIFFITHS. Captain of Athletics: C. FRANK. Captain of Shooting: J. A. HANNON. Captain of Squash: J. A. HANNON. Captain of Fencing:' A. M. KENDELL. :

EDITORS OF "THE PETERITE" BURGESS, J. C. GRIFFITHS, C. D. RYDER, M. I. H. UNWIN, S. C. DANEFF. 15

ITEMS The only talk of the term took place on Monday, 21st February, when Mr. J. W. Bansall spoke to the School about the careers offered in the I.C.I. After a short film which showed the variety of work done at one of the biggest I.C.I. plants, Mr. Bansall passed on to the main part of his talk. He spoke at length of the many various branches of the I.C.I. and of the methods of entry, making it clear that a university degree was an essential qualification. He emphasised the extensive nature of the opportunities offered by an ever-expanding industrial concern such as was the I.C.I. We thank Mr. Bansall for a most interesting and instructive talk.

On Monday, 14th February, the VIth Form attended a pre-view of the film "The Guinea Pig" at the Regal Cinema. Later in the week the rest of the School were given an opportunity to see the film.

On Friday, 11th March, the whole School saw Sir Lawrence Olivier's production of "Hamlet" at the Picture House.

The work of constructing a new changing-room block for th Grove began last term; the new block should be completed by n September.

On Sunday, 6th March, York was featured in the B.B.C. seri "Down Your Way". On behalf of St. Peter's, M. I. H. Un ' acquitted himself extremely well in the interview with Ri Dimbleby which was part of the programme.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE We can now feel quite assured that the Grove has completely re-established itself in the School and, indeed, has begun to consolidate its position by winning one or two cups, the prelude, we hope, to many more.

We did not win any of the major inter-house events of the term, but in both the Hockey and the Athletics we came very near.

After a rather unconvincing display against the Manor, whom we beat 2-0, the Hockey team pulled themselves together to beat the Rise 4-1 in the semi-final, 'but in the final lost a very close game to School House by 2-3; we feel that we were perhaps a little unlucky but do congratulate School House on their fine performance.

We gained 2nd place in the Athletics after a very dose tussle with the Rise, who, we must add, were handicapped by the loss of one of their best men on Sports Day. The result is principally due to the magnificent effort made by the House as a whole in Standards. An average of 12 points per head speaks for itself.

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I We were not successful in either of the Rowing events; nevertheless we were not disgraced. Out of nine boaters, including a cox and four beginners, Wilson produced two crews, which, though beaten, gave very creditable performances.

Our two successes were in the Squash and Cross Country. The Squash team beat Temple 3-0, and after a hard match beat School House 2-1, thus qualifying for the final, in which they beat the Manor comfortably by 3-0. Conscientious training and experience were the reasons for our victory in the Cross Country The team ran well and certainly came up to expectations.

We congratulate the following on the award of their 1st XI Hockey Colours : R. M. Hodgson, R. S. Pringle, R. Parker. We also congratulate R. I. Hunt on his Shooting Colours; J. A. Hannon, R. Parker, and R. D. Watson on their Squash Colours; and M. I. H. Unwin, J. A. Hannon, E. D. Thornton, R. Parker, R. M. Hodgson, D. J. on, Wilsand P. J. Blincoe on their House Colours.

Domestically, too, it has been a busy term. A House Music Society was formed at the beginning of term and meetings were held in Mr. Harding's Sitting Room on alternate Saturday evenings. In this connection we thank Mr. Harding for the use of his gramophone and Mrs. Harding for providing refreshments afterwards. A Railway Club was also formed and flourished in the earlier part of the term; many of the senior members of the House showed considerable interest in its activities. What would appear to be the first stages of a House Film Society began last term; films were shown by Prendergast in the Junior Middles' Common Room on Saturday evenings.

At last the difficulties arising from cramped changing-room accommodation are to be solved. Demolition work began, with the assistance of many members of the House, last term, and we are assured that by the end of next term we shall have a fine new changing-room block.

We congratulate R. J. Frater and R. D. Watson on being appointed House Monitors.

We also say "goodbye" to G. A. Wood and P. F. Stead, who are leaving; we wish them success in the future. It has just come as a shock to us, at •the beginning of the Summer Term, that R. Parker has left. His position as Head of House has been taken by E. D. Thornton, to whom we wish all success.

THE MANOR Mr. Harris has replaced Mr. Penniston as Assistant House Master, and we welcome him with the hope that he will have a long and enjoyable stay with us.

We put in much hard training for the Cross Country, but our team was outclassed. This was largely due to the fact that it was the youngest in the field, and we feel that it is not without promise for the

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future. We did, however, make an improvement in our final position in the Athletics Sports, and would like to congratulate Frank on his splendid come-back, and Raylor for gaining the maximum number of points on Standards.

In the semi-final of the hockey we 'had a good match against the Grove. The score of 3-1 to the Grove gives little indication of the closeness of the game. Our defence was good, especially on the part of Osborne, playing in goal. Our main weakness lay in the fact that we showed a decided tendency to hurry our shots at the opposing goal.

In the second division of the inter-house boating we lost to School House owing to an unfortunate crab, which set us back near the start of the race. The senior division, however, proved the highlight of the term. We beat the Rise in •the semi-final by a very easy win. This meant we rowed against Temple for the cup. After a very close race we managed to beat them by a length and daylight. Thus the Boating Cup came to us for the first time since The Manor was reformed in 1942. This proved a fitting conclusion to Mr. J•ckson's last term.

We would like to congratulate Frank on the re-award of his Shooting Colours and Ratcliffe on the award of his 1st XI Hockey Colours for 1949; and also Hartley, Cobham, and Daniel on the award of their House Colours for Boating.

We are very sorry to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, who have been with the House since 1942. As a token of our appreciation of their kindly and encouraging spirit we presented them with a portable wireless and a silver salver, to which Manorites, past and present, contributed. Our best wishes go to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, and we hope that they will find their new work and surroundings thoroughly congenial and happy.

THE RISE The past term has •been for us an extremely pleasant one, though not one fraught with outward successes. First of all we would like to congratulate D. Thompson and I. U. Warrington on being made House Monitors to replace E. G. Brown and D. Hopkins, who left us last term.

The House Musical Society has continued to flourish, and Sunday evening gramophone recitals have been well attended. We feel that one of the principal attractions was the refreshments which Mrs. Crews so kindly provided, and for which we thank her. The Model Railway Club was re-started this term, but its revival, after a lapse of many years, is the work of a few enthusiasts and we would like to see a more active general interest. Modelling of all sorts has continued to flourish but unfortunately side by side with the production of a large amount of "decorated firewood", which we feel is alien to the spirit in which the hobbies room was started.

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The House record in sport was not one of brilliant success, but the comparative youth of our teams and the fact that they will be almost intact next year bodes well for the future.

A very young Cross Country team ran well to come third, and the effort made by all, not only in the actual race, but also in the drudgery of practice and training, is deserving of the highest praise. We congratulate M. G. Goodburn on achieving the distinction of having won the Cross Country two years in succession.

The Athletics team came a very close third in the School Sports, and this without the services of M. G. Goodburn, whom we had hoped would gain a considerable number of points for us. Hawkins and Markus ran extremely well and deserve especial mention.

The Hockey team was not very successful and was defeated by a strong Grove side in the semi-final, but not without a hard struggle in a very fast match. In open play we played well, particularly the backs, but in the "D" the forwards lacked the experience to take advantage of their opportunities and were unable to score the necessary goals. Amos, in goal, played extremely well and by his efforts kept down the score against us.

The House crews were no more successful in the inter-house boat races. A surfeit of "crabs" was our unhappy lot in both divisions, but the experience will have shown both crews that it does not do to get excited before a race Three crabs in the 1st division gave a virtual walk-over to Manor, whom we congratulate on winning the cup, and in the 2nd division a bad start and crabs did much the same for the Grove 2nd IV. A keen interest in Chess was maintained throughout the term, particularly in the junior part of the House, and our defeat at the hands of School House was as unpleasant as it was unexpected.

Perhaps over-confidence led to the defeat of our two top boards, which we had expected would win. We congratulate Daneff on having completed a third season with the School Chess team. However, it is hoped that the interest in Chess will continue and will enable us to win the Chess Trophy, which has so far eluded us.

Members of the House have taken an active part in various School societies such as the Debating Society, the Music Society, and the Science Society, and it is hoped that more will do so in future.

Finally we must congratulate D. Thompson on the award of 1st XI Colours and S. H. Amos and I. U. Warrington on their 2nd XI Colours.

SCHOOL HOUSE The term has, on the whole, been successful; in most School affairs members of the House have played a leading part, although in the inter-house competitions we have not been so successful as appeared likely at various times. But first we would like to congratulate P. C.

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Knowlson on his appointment as a House Monitor and also on the award of his Shooting Colours.

Once again the House has been well represented in the School Hockey elevens. In the 1st XI, besides the Captain of Hockey, P. T. Baker, J. C. Griffiths was awarded his Colours and Cap, and P. J. Dennis, R. J. Shardlow, and A. N. C. Smith their Colours. In the 2nd XI C. T. Groves was awarded his Colours. With this foundation to build upon, the House team won the Hockey Cup, beating Temple 2-1 in a semi-final and the Grove 3-2 in the final. After the matches J. C. Griffiths, R. J. Shardlow, A. N. C. Smith and C. T. Groves were awarded their House Colours. The House team was : J. F. N. Jackson; A. N. C. Smith, C. T. Groves; J. C. Griffiths, P. J. Dennis, P. W. V. Milburn; M. Wye, R. J. Shardlow, P. T. Baker, W. H. . Fairweather, G. Elliott.

In the House Boating we were not so successful as last year for we lost the 1st Division Cup to the Manor and the 2nd Division Cup to Temple, both of whom we would like to congratulate. M. Wye was awarded his House Colours for Boating and other activities after the races. G. W. J. Griffiths, the Captain of Boats, and D. J. Eccles rowed in the "A" Crew, R. C. Groves in the "B" Crew, and M. Wye in the "C" Crew which beat St. John's College.

The House Squash team nearly brought off the impossible by beating a very strong Grove team. After Fairweather, whom we congratulate on winning the Senior Squash Tournament, had beaten Parker, and Dennis had lost to Hannon, Baker was just beaten 3-2 in a thrilling game with Watson. In this connection we congratulate Fairweather and Dennis on the award of their Squash Colours. At the same •time we would like to congratulate G. Elliott and his Chess team on their fine performance; after beating a strong Temple team they went on to beat the Rise and only lost •to the Manor in the final by the narrow margin of 3 games to 2. In the Annual Cross Country Race, although the team only finished fourth, Fairweather recorded a very fine idividual performance in running into fifth place.

In the Athletic Standards the House, by getting an average of ten points, did better than for many years; although our average was as high as any previous winning average we could only manage to come third, two points behind The Grove. Fairweather, in gaining full points, and McDougle, in only dropping one, did extremely well and were closely followed by Baker, Milburn, Elliott, R. H. Jackson, Walton, and C. K. Smith.

In the Athletic Sports, although the House team did not do very well and took the wooden spoon, several people recorded fine individual performances. We congratulate Fairweather on breaking the School Record in 'the Intermediate High Jump, R. H. Jackson on winning the Junior High Jump, and Baker, C. K. Smith, and Driver on getting places in their events.

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This term there has been formed in the House an Amenities Committee which will deal with all matters connected with the amenities of the House. Such affairs as the Hobbies Room and the spending of the Embellishment Fund will come within its province. The Commitee will consist of the Head of the Houses and one elected representative from the Seniors, one from the Middles, and one from the Juniors.

We are glad that so many members of the House have attended regularly the meetings of the Debating Society and hope that more will take their courage in both hands and deliver their maiden speech, for it is only by taking a full part that the greatest benefit can be derived from this most valuable activity. There were also members of the House in the orchestra and augmented choir which gave a performance of Haydn's "Creation" to the School and parents.

During the term the hobbies room was moved from the Science Block to a situation near the C.C.F. stores. The House has purchased a most comprehensive set of tools which are now in general use in it.

At the same time the Model Railway Club has laid out a new track and enthusiastic members have , been making and renovating signals, stations, and other apparatns.

At an informal gathering the Head of the House presented Miss Beskow with a travelling clock, the gift of all members of the House, past and present, and a memento of the days which she spent as our Matron; we all wish her the very best of luck in her new appointment.

TEMPLE This term has held for us both disappointment and success— disappointment in the Senior Boating, and success once more in the Athletics. On the whole, however, we can record a not unsuccessful term, for with another 35 points towards the Oxford Cup, we retain the lead taken in the Rugger last term. In work, too, Temple has gained the most points this term for the Work Cup. Firstly, then, we would congratulate the House Athletics team on retaining the Athletics Shield, and particularly Ankers on breaking the Intermediate Mile and Half Mile records. Our lead in points at the end of Sports Day was not perhaps as great as that of the previous year, but this, under the circumstances, we think, reflects greater credit on a hard-working team and on the remainder of the House for the support they gave to the team in Standards.

In the semi-final of the Hockey, our team played well against a more experienced School House XI and were unlucky not to force a replay, the winning goal being scored in the last minutes of the game, to bring the score to 2-1 in favour of our opponents, whom we congratulate on winning the Hockey Cup. It was in the Senior Boating that the tragedy of the term occurred.

Having beaten School House, who were considered our only rivals, a slip at the start of the final with The Manor gave our opponents a lead which proved just too much for us. Our honour was vindicated to 21

some extent, however, when our very good 2nd IV beat The Grove in the semi-final of the Junior Boating, and went on to win the cup from School House in the final.

Good packing enabled us to fulfill our aim of second place in the Cross Country and gained a valuable 5 points for the Oxford Cup. An effort has been made to improve the standard of Squash Racquets in the House, and whilst we lost 3-0 'to The Grove in the inter-house competition this term, we hope that renewed enthusiasm for the game will bear fruit in the near future.

During the term we ran a Junior and Senior Handicap Table Tennis Competition, won again by last term's winners, D. J. Bird and Brook, and also a novel "Secret Handicap" Competition, whose fortuitous nature proved 'to 'be of little concern to Brook, who once more emerged victor.

Ryder, Brook, Hearfield, and Parker are leaving us this term.

Appreciating what they have done for the House, we wish them the best of luck in their future careers.

Congratulations to : Slegg, 1st XI Hockey Colours; Ryder, 2nd XI Hockey Colours; Slegg, Ryder, Ankers, Brook, House Hockey Colours; Slegg, Ankers, Fletcher, Brook, Hearfield, House Cross Country Colours; Graham, J. C. Varley, Cross, Calvert, House Boating Colours; K. Varley, House Coxing Colours; Slegg, Graham, Kershaw, Ankers, Robinson, Roe, House Athletics Colours.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1948-49

(Holders : School House) The following table indicates the system on which points are 'awarded and gives the points gained up to date :-

Points

Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Hockey • • Rowing (1st Division) Rowing (2nd Division Athletics, 1st Athletics, 2nd Cross-country, 1st Cross-country, 2nd Swimming, 1st Swimming, 2nd Squash Tennis Shooting (Team) Fencing

Awarded Grove . 20

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

10 20 10 20 20 10 20 10 10

...

10

... ...

10 10

10

200

30

— 10 10

Manor

Rise — 10

— 20 —

School House Temple 20

20

10 20 5

22

20

10

20

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GAMES COMMITTEE Only one meeting has been held so far in the current School year_ As a result of this, a crest has been designed which will be worn on a 1st XV rugger jersey by all boys who have been awarded their Colours, and on the shirt by all Hockey Colours. The crest embodies the crosskeys with suitable lettering in each case, and is embroidered in chocolate for the rugger, and royal blue for the hockey.

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"HITCH-HIKING" IN FRANCE

Travelling abroad by the usual means is, to-day, expensive and harassing. This Easter I decided to throw all the cares of travelling away, and go "hitch-hiking". I went to France.

I set out from York on Monday, 11th April, with a rucksack packed with a good supply of tinned food, a couple of blankets, and a change of clothes. "Hitching" from York to Dover was a simple matter, and I was able to cross the Channel—not without undesirable results—on the Wednesday.

Calais, with all its harbour environs shattered, did not interest me very much, and so I gat a lift to Dunkerque and stayed the night in the Youth Hostel there. The damage done at Dunkerque was quite as extensive as that at Calais, and the people there, although always more than willing to help, were not exactly enthusiastic about the English. The British soldier does not seem to have left a very high reputation behind him !

It was my intent to reach Paris the next day, but it proved to be rather a difficult proposition, for lifts in France are not easy to obtain.

I realised how difficult it would be for two people to "hitch" together.

At ten o'clock that night I had not got any further than Arras, and I thought that Paris was out of the question. Some Frenchmen with whom I started talking saved the situation, however, by stringing themselves across the road and stopping a large lorry going to Paris.

I snuggled into the spare seat and, nearly falling to sleep, I had the marvellous experience of speeding over the "routes nationales" in the middle of the night. I reached Paris about 3-0 a.m., and somehow made my way to the Youth Hostel Association's "Camp Volant", conveniently situated near "Les Invalides". Prices in Paris were high —a small glass of French beer which cost ten francs in Lille cost fortyfive in Paris—milk was very hard to get, and prices in the "patisseries" were especially high. After having a rather good time in Paris, I went on to Fontainebleau, where I stayed for two days.

One striking thing about France and the French to-day is that traces of the occupation are still very easily discernible. This is very noticeable in the towns themselves, whose gutted centres are by no 23

means well on the road to reconstruction, but it is perhaps most apparent in a Frenchman's conversation. Before he has been talking five minutes he will be telling you how he was a prisoner of war, or how he was in the resistance movement; how his family suffered; or how he hates the Germans. The present hardly seemed to exist for them.

After Fontainebleau, my aim was to reach Tours, but I was to be disappointed, and after passing through Orleans I had to "sleep out" in a ditch just South of Beaugency. I was amazed to find how warm and comfortable it was ! But the sight of the Loire Valley at about 5 o'clock in the morning certainly compensated for any lack of luxury I had experienced. The next day was much more fortunate, and I arrived in Tours early in the morning. The Loire flows through Tours, and its valley and neighbouring countryside were the most interesting and beautiful I passed through during my stay in France.

I stayed in Tours that night and woke up next morning realising that •time was getting short, and so I decided to make for Calais as quickly as possible. Again I was rather unlucky, and I was forced to sleep in a battered car outside a transport cafe just south of Alencon, where a large oil-tanker bound for the North, was parked.

I had been advised to wake up when the tanker started and ask for a lift. The plan worked, and the next morning I found myself in the large industrial city of Rouen. After looking round, I set out on the road for Boulogne. It was only with the help of two "gendarmes", who stopped a car for me, that I reached Abbeville that night. I got some I did not seem to be able to settle sleep there in a watchman's hut. down there, so I set out again on the dark and desolate road. When I I reached a transport cafe, a driver offered me a lift to Boulogne. had no time to look round the town, because my boat sailed in about two hours, and I still had to reach Calais ! However, I did reach Calais eventually—but only ten minutes before we sailed !

Yes, my holiday had been well worth while—I had seen quite a lot of France and the French—I had spoken a good deal, and, above all, I had had a good time. No, it wasn't very expensive—£2 10s.

D. J.

WILSON.

THE CHAPEL The outstanding event of any Easter Term must be our Annual Confirmation. This was held on Friday, 18th March, at 12-0 noon; and the Archbishop of York honoured us by coming himself to Confirm the 53 Candidates presented to him. Those Confirmed made their first Communion on the following Sunday.

We took our now accustomed part in the Epiphany Procession in York Minster on Sunday, 23rd January, and that Service seems to row more impressive and to gain in religious significance each year.

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The School Choir and all who took part in the Procession acquitted themselves with their usual distinction.

Two additions to the Chapel must be recorded. Towards the end of the Christmas Term Colonel Huffam presented us with a very beautiful Indian (Benares) Tray for use as an Alms-dish. Now that a stand has been made for it, it is in full use; and we are most grateful for a gift which fills a long-felt want. Then, too, the Candelabra (over the Chancel step), which made its first appearance at the Carol Services in December, has become our own property. Already we can hardly remember what the Chapel looked like without it. That is. surely, a proof that the candelabra is singularly fitting and appropriate.

A memorial service for Mabel Baird was held in Chapel on Tuesday, 15th March, when the Bishop of Selby gave an address.

Our visiting preachers have been the Dean of York, an old friend; and some new friends in the Archdeacon of York, the Rev. J. S. Purvis, D.Litt., and the Rev. P. W. Wheddon, the Archbishop's Chaplain, to all of whom we owe a debt of gratitude.

A word of thanks must be given to the Servers, who have been admirably regular and prompt in their attendance : and we can note with satisfaction an increased number of Communicants on Sundays.

Probably the change back to 8-15 a.m. (instead of 8-0 a.m.) has been helpful. During Lent much greater use has been made of the weekday Celebrations, but surely more use could be made of them at all times than is usually done, even if the dark mornings of winter are discouraging. The special Lent Service on Thursday evenings has been valued by quite a good number.

The Religious Discussion Group has not met this term for a variety of reasons; but meetings will be resumed next term.

THE CHOIR The Choir has had a busy term. Starting with its traditional role as the voice of Everyman opposite the Minster Choir in the Epiphany Procession with Carols in the Minster, •the Choir was then re-organised and settled down to producing an anthem at most evensongs throughout the term. These were :The Carol—"Ding dong ding".

"Save us, 0 Lord." Bairstow.

"The Heavens are telling." Haydn.

"Blessed be the God and Father." S. S. Wesley.

"Ye that do your Master's will." Orlando Gibbons.

"Lord for Thy tender mercies' sake." Farrant.

"Bow down Thine ear." Arensky. and the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to a setting by Noble in B minor with the School.

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The highlight of the term was Mendelssohn's "0 for the wings of a dove" at the Memorial Service for Mrs. Baird at 12-15 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th March. With "Hear my prayer" this had been Mrs. Baird's favourite anthem, and there were many present who looked back to earlier performances under her enthusiastic direction.

THE LIBRARY Librarian: L. BURGESS, ESQ. Assistant Librarians:

J. C. GRIFFITHS, D. P. NORWOOD, C. D. RYDER, F. C. SLEGG, M. I. H. UNWIN, J. A. WHITEHEAD.

The term has seen a gradual continuation of the work of reorganising the Library. The books in the Geography, Economics, History and Travel Sections have been labelled upon the spine so that borrowers can find any particular book more easily and the Card Index for those sections brought up to date; the English Literature Section has been similarly treated and a Card Index, hitherto lacking, has been made out for it.

There is still a great deal of laxity in the observance of Library rules. The Librarians are put to a great deal of unnecessary trouble by the failure of some few thoughtless borrowers to return books used in "out" periods to the shelves. In addition too many books are "borrowed", especially by Senior members of the School, without a Librarian's permission; it is this which accounts for the large number of books which fail to return every year.

Despite the continued difficulty in obtaining books, the term has seen many new books added to the Library. Since the last edition of the "Peterite" the following books have been added to the Library : Geography, Economics, etc. : In Search of South Africa—H. V. Morton.

Records of York Castle—Twyford and Griffiths.

Europe—J. F. Unstead.

History : The Scandinavians in History—S. M. Toyne.

The Trade Winds—ed., C. N. Parkinson.

Everyday Life in the Stone Age—C. H. B. Quennel.

Everyday Life in the Bronze and Iron Ages—C. H. B. Quennel.

Crusade in Europe—Gen. Eisenhower.

Samuel Pepys, the Man in the Making—Arthur Bryant.

Samuel Pepys, the Years of Peril.

Science and Fine Arts : One Day Telleth Another—S. A. lonides.

Introduction to Algebraic Geometry—J. W. Archibald.

Algebra—A. Payne.

German Song—Elizabeth Schumann.

Chamber Music—A. H. King.

The Messiah—Julian Herbage.

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The Waltz—Mosco Carver.

Covent Garden—D. Shawe-Taylor.

The Golden Age of Vienna—Hans Gal. Literature, Reference, Religion : William Temple—F. A. Iremonger.

The Diary of Samuel Pepys—ed., 0. F. Morshead.

The Wooden Horse—Williams.

Passage to India—Forster.

Sixteen Self Sketches—Bernard Shaw.

The Oxford Classical Dictionary.

Whittaker's Almanack, 1949.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY Once again the Society has had a successful term. Attendances have been large and more people have been prepared to speak from the floor of the house; there is still, however, a shortage of platform speakers, a fact which became apparent towards the end of last term.

Three full debates have been held and the last meeting of term was devoted to an experiment which we are assured has been a success.

The first meeting of term was held on 22nd January, when Mr. Rhodes proposed "that Britain is like an old lion which has lost its teeth, and whose tail anyone may tweak". He contrasted the present situation with that of the war period and said that it was indeed lamentable.

Mr. Wiseman, opposing, said that an emancipatory policy was essential for the future of the world.

J. B. Mortimer seconded the proposition; he said that we commanded no respect abroad and, indeed, appeared as a minor power.

J. C. Griffiths, speaking fourth, said that it was our duty to pursue a policy of self-restraint.

Speeches from the House were made by Royle, Cobham, Wilson, Unwin, Chatterton, Hamilton, Wheatley, D. A. White, and Walter.

The motion was carried by 60 votes to 29.

The second meeting was held on 5th February, the motion being that "This House believes in ghosts".

Canon Patteson, who proposed, said that there were far too many reported instances of ghosts for there to be any doubt as to their existence.

Mr. Waine opposed. He divided ghosts into two classes—pure inventions and illusions.

J. S. Berg, seconding the motion, stated that man could produce manifestations through the agency of his subconscious mind.

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D. C. Jack, seconding the opposition, stated that as there was no medium of communication and expression except the body, therefore ghosts could not exist.

Speeches from the House were made by Unwin, Kelsey, J. C. Griffiths, Frater, Bainton, and Jackson.

The motion was carried by 63 votes to 59.

At the next meeting, which was held on 19th February, Mr. Le Tocq proposed "That the composition of the House of Lords, being based on hereditary privilege, should be reformed". Hereditary privilege was out of date; instead he recommended a House of Lords composed of life Peers.

M. I. H. Unwin, opposing, spoke of the beneficial influence and sense of responsibility inherent in the aristocracy. Something more than personal ability was required to make a successful second chamber.

N. B. Burgess, who seconded the proposition, said that a system of hereditary privilege kept many able men out of the House of Lords.

J. B. Mortimer, seconded the opposition; he explained the functions of a second chamber, saying that the House of Lords fulfilled its task admirably.

Speeches were then made by D. S. Wilson, Royle, J. F. N. Jackson, Bainton, Jack, R. M. Booth, Frater, Wheatley, Carlill, Chatterton, Hamilton, Hunt, and Stanley.

The motion was defeated by 71 votes to 16.

The next meeting was held on 5th March. A short discussion was held, the subject being, "That music is the spice of life". D. G. Hilton, proposing, showed how universal music was, and argued that there was music to suit all tastes. D. J. Wilson, opposing, gave a most dramatic speech and came to the conclusion that "one man's meat is another man's poison".

Speeches from the House were few and were made by Unwin, Ryder, Mr. Le Tocq, and Chatterton.

The voting was 65 against and 9 for.

After the discussion Mr. Le Tocq gave a short talk on the organisation and procedure of the House of Commons in preparation for the last debate.

The final meeting of the term was held on 19th March and was in the form of an afternoon session of the House of Commons.

After Question Time, when the Ministers of His Majesty's Government answered topical questions of a not very serious nature, put to them by members of the House, the main part of the session took place.

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The Minister of Education, M. I. H. Unwin, moved the second reading of The Voluntary Subjects Extension Bill, the principles of which were :1. That a total of four options be taken by all members of the Transitus and VIth. 2. That one optional subject be taken by all members of the Vth forms for three periods per week.

3. That an additional afternoon be devoted to optional subjects for the IVth forms and Shell.

In his speech he spoke of the purposes of the education offered by the Public Schools, saying that such an education aimed at producing a well-educated man with a wide range of knowledge. This could only be effected by a general education which need not interfere with examination work.

J. B. Mortimer, as leader of the Opposition, said that whilst over specialisation was a danger, over generalisation was even more so. He emphasised the importance of examination results, and argued that further indulgence in optional subjects would be detrimental.

Speeches were also made by Jackson, Markus, Cobham, D. J. Wilson, E. G. Thompson, Chatterton, R. M. Booth, Frater, Pringle, and Beeehall.

The Bill was decisively defeated.

BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Mountpark's" movements this term have consisted of but one passage—from Sydney, N.S.W., which she left on 9th January, to Liverpool, where she arrived on 9th March.

The route was via Panama, and thus the voyage again took the ship around the world, for the outward trip was via Morocco and the Suez Canal, and altogether she has been away from Great Britain 18 months.

Cargo (flour) was discharged at Liverpool, and the ship then went to Glasgow during the School 'holidays. There she has loaded general cargo for the Persian Gulf.

Mr. Greenough, the Second Officer, has sent us an account of a passage made by the "Mountpark" from Sydney to Malaya in November, 1948, using the route inside the Great Barrier Reef. We print an extract below : "Our pilot joined us in Sydney, and we sailed from there on 5th November. Far the first three days the weather was rather unkind, and we experienced strong northerly winds with an accompanying 29

heavy swell, which made things rather uncomfortable for us; but we soon lost this, and from Sandy Cape onwards we experienced perfect weather conditions.

The Great Barrier Reef is an extensive line of coral reefs stretching for nearly 1,000 miles along that coast from latitude 221°S. in a N.-Westerly direction almost to New Guinea. It is a formidable obstruction to navigation, although there are several navigable passages through it from the Coral Sea. The route we took inside the reefs is considered a tricky one, but our pilot knew these water intimately.

His knowledge of the reefs was extensive and he often held our interest with little stories of how some of the reefs, islands, and bays got their names.

The fine sunny weather and smooth waters made sailing very pleasant, close in amongst the numerous small islands, which gave us some very pretty scenery. The reefs were at times visible to us, but usually appeared only as differing coloured patches of water. We were picking our way through them all along the route, but the many beacons and lights and the pilot's local knowledge assured us of a safe passage. The early navigators must have had a trying time along this coast. Captain Cook was the first to make the passage, and he sailed in the "Endeavour" right to the Torres Strait without a chart— charting the coast as he went along. It was whilst making this passage that he ran the "Endeavour" on to a reef, the only occasion on all his voyages of exploration when he grounded a ship.

We reached Torres Strait on 13th November, and stopped at Goods Island, where our pilot left us. A motor launch put him ashore on Thursday Island, where he would perhaps await a southbound ship or perhaps be flown back to Sydney.

From Goods Island we then set of across the Timor Sea." We are glad to hear that both Mr. Ellis and Mr. Greenough are remaining with the ship for the next voyage, and are looking forward to hearing from them about their visit to the Persian Gulf.

FILM SOCIETY "Night at the Opera" was undoubtedly the most popular film of the winter series : the surrealistic antics of the Marx Brothers appeared to be precisely to the Society's liking, and the film is, by any standards, a fast-moving and entertaining one. "Mutiny on the Bounty" retained the fine sweep and spirit of adventure that it had when first issued, and by no means every film keeps, with the passing of years, its pristine virtues : it is surely one of the best produced "period" films ever made : history on the screen only too often means that the camera never gets more than six feet away from the subject in order to cut down expense 30

on sets, but in "Mutiny" at all stages the canvas was wide and the detail convincing. "The Last Chance" was a moving, not to say harrowing film and despite language difficulties, surprisingly popular : there was much beautiful Alpine and Italian scenery shewn : in particular there were camera studies of an Italian lake in the opening sequences that were quite exquisite : the cliche of the scenic postcard was avoided : a few close up shots of lakeside rushes and lapping water under moonlight achieved an air of peace that contrasted sharply with the story that was to follow : it is a great pity that the Society cannot get more films of this type.

"Pride and Prejudice" is not very good Jane Austen perhaps, but none the less has much to commend it : it is well edited, transition from one sequence to another being often noticeably sharp and effective : the Lady Katherine and Mr. (sic.) Collins are also gorgeously overplayed by Edna May Oliver and Melville Cooper. Non-fiction films —documentaries, if you like—when billed, seemed, to some at any rate, formidable fare in prospect : in reality they did not go down too badly, or was it that in their applause those present were merely being kind?

"Wings over Africa" turned out to be an uninspired and dated travelogue, not, however, without its points of interest; but Jill Craigie's study of post-war Plymouth, called "The Way We Live" was in a higher class altogether : it was a story told with superb economy in that there was no waste footage or padding; every shot had something to add to the effect. Flaherty's "Man of Aran". a visual tone-poem of the sea, if such a thing is possible, made some of its points rather obscurely and a careless sound track did not help. Laurel and Hardy, however, were in their best form and everybody went off to bed in a good mood. "Hue and Cry", graced by an original story, proved a pleasant, if unsensational, finale to the season : the crowd scenes were very \yell handled—(a rare virtue in British films : how tired one so soon gets of those lighted torches !) and one shot was at least reminiscent of the famous "steps" sequence in the Russian film "Potemkin" '

ART NOTES H. H. Hunter and R. N. Johnson are to be congratulated on being "hung" in the 54th Exhibition of Students' Drawings and Paintings recently held by the Royal Drawing Society in the City of London Guildhall and Art Gallery.

From there the Exhibition tours all the large municipal centres.

Work comes in to this Exhibition from all over the world and the standard of Exhibition is thus very high. Of the many Public Schools which "send in" to this Exhibition only Taunton, Rugby and ourselves are this year represented, but it is to be noticed that the Modern School and the County Grammar School are increasing their representation.

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This is evidence of a changing state in Art Education. At last, Art and Craftwork are being co-ordinated, and the pupil in all types of creative work is encouraged to be an individual or "self'. Gone for ever, it is hoped, are the laborious hours spent in drawing a sprig of holly or sycamore or mastering the detailed intricacies of perspective.

The aim now is to allow the imagination full scope and allow the student to create in the true sense of the word, but to create from his own observations of the things around him, from his own vision of his environment. It is when this vision, this observation, is ignored that self-expression in the abstract art form rears its ugly head. Without vision and attention to nature no true artistic creation is possible.

Such was the gist of Sir Alfred Munning's speech at the recent Royal Academy Dinner, which has caused so much controversy in professional artistic circles.

In School Art then, let the building, the cluster of trees, the wind swept sky, replace the holly sprig, and drawing from observation may then truly inspire the imagination, and deepen and make more acute the vision.

A.G.C.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY The weekly informal gramophone recitals have continued successfully throughout the term. They have been arranged by :E. G. Thompson and R. M. Booth.

D. A. Haxby and R. Hawkins.

R. J. Frater and D. P. Norwood.

F. Carlill and R. Hawkins.

D. A. White and M. I. H. Unwin.

Two talks were given by members of the Society on Sunday evenings. P. J. R. Mason gave an illustrated talk entitled : "Portrait of a 'Cello", on Sunday, 6th March. He dealt with it as if it were a character. After describing the parts of the 'cello, he traced its development from the Viol de Gamba, mentioning one which had eighteen strings, and another freak which had a concertina in the body.

After brief reference to the chief composers for the 'cello, Casals' rendering of the last movement of Dvorak's 'Cello Concerto in B minor was played on gramophone records.

The talk was very interesting and was greatly appreciated.

On Sunday, 20th March, R. J. Frater gave an illustrated talk on contemporary music. He divided it into several sections, including : Folk music, dance music, opera, modern combinations of instruments, and incidental music, which included film music. The talk was illustrated by gramophone records.

On Saturday, 12th March, Geoffrey Laycock gave a piano recital, which is reviewed below.

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PIANOFORTE RECITAL At 6 pm. on Saturday, 12th March, a considerable audience gathered in Big Hall to hear a Pianoforte Recital by Geoffrey Laycock, a promising young student from 'the Royal College of Music. The applause at its conclusion showed that the recital had been popular and evoked a charming encore in an arrangement of the Passepied from Delibes' "Le Roy s'amuse".

The programme was well varied, and although it lasted only 50 minutes contained examples of most of the styles in the current concert repertoke. Like many another recitalist, Mr. Laycock whetted our appetites by a piquant and sparkling performance of Scarlatti—the "Pastorale" on Tausig's arrangement. This was immediately followed

by Beethoven's famous E flat major Sonata, Op. 31, No. 3, from which Saint Saens borrowed a theme for his popular two-piano variations, and which concluded the first half of the programme with its exuberant finale.

After the interval Mr. Laycock boldly retraced his steps and gave us Daquin's (1694-1772) "Coucou", where the characteristic falling third of the cuckoo is charmingly developed in true harpsicord style.

From there we were suddenly transported to the brilliant early part of this century for De Severac's "Musical Box", whose many tinklings we found all too short.

Mr. Laycock, with his finger well on the pulse of musical taste at St. Peter's (as, indeed, at most other places of learning), concluded with a Chopin group. Honours were divided equally between the delicate embellishments of the oft-repeated bars on the Berceuse (68 times to be exact, with only slight modifications) and the scintillating study in G flat "on the black notes".

We are greatly indebted to Mr. Laycock for his well-executed playing and his inspired interpretation of the works he had chosen to play to us.

HAYDN'S "CREATION" The School Orchestra and Choral Society presented parts of Haydn's "Creation" in Big Hall on Saturday, 12th February, before a mixed audience consisting of those members of the School who wished to attend, and parents and friends of the School.

The lay-out of orchestra and chorus was different from last year, the orchestra being on the left and centre and the chorus on the right.

This was an attempt to get a better balance between the two, but the effect, at any rate from the seats by the left door of Big Hall, was of overwhelming treble tone, the broken voices of the chorus often being obscured by both trebles and orchestra.

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Criticism was also heard from some quarters that a work of this calibre was too ambitious for our modest resources, but except for occasional lapses the performance was creditable to the performers and enjoyable to the audience. There was some lack of cohesion in the second violins and an occasional wrong note in the heavy brass was unfortunately the more conspicuous because the brass had not the backing of a full complement of strings. The timpani also seemed unduly prominent. On the other hand the woodwind section with two flutes, clarinets and bassoons (but only one oboe) sounded remarkably complete, the bassoons especially, without undue prominence, giving depth to it.

This performance invited comparison with that of last term in the School Chapel. Undoubtedly the work gains by being performed with orchestra : the chorus sounded fuller in Big Hall than in Chapel; and the soloists, Mary Collier, Arthur Taylor (who took the part previously sung by Kendell and Mason) and Eustace Piers, sounded less remote.

In particular, Mary Collier's singing of "With verdure clad" seemed entirely convincing and perfectly suited to her clear voice. Arthur Taylor and Eustace Piers gave us the quality of performance we have come to expect from hearing them together in "Elijah".

Our thanks are due to Mr. Collier and Mr. Howat for designing and carrying out decorations and additional lighting on the stage.

Mr. Wicks, seated at a piano strategically placed on the floor of the hall, accompanied the recitatives and gave the chorus confidence.

Mr. Stevens, who 'had taken the strings for many sectional practices. led the orchestra. Mr. Waine, who had trained the chorus and orchestra, conducted.

THE SCIENCE SOCIETY President: E. K. ROBINSON, Esca., B.Sc. Hon. Secretary: R. J. GIBSON. Hon. Treasurer: M. A. CROSS.

Only four meetings were held this term. The first meeting was on 15th January, Mr. Crews being in the chair, when four films were shown. The first was on "Soil Erosion" This partly man-made problem is important in many countries, especially in America, China, and India. The film dealt mainly with erosion in India and showed how it came about. The work of the villagers, advised by the forestry commission, in bringing about a cure was also shown. The second film was entitled "Silkworms to the Parachute", and showed in detail the silk industry in India. The life history and breeding of the silk moth was described. Finally the manufacture of parachutes from silk was illustrated. "The Life Cycle of Maize" was the third film. The 34

I areas in the world where maize is grown were first shown, and the full life cycle from the single seed to the full grown flowering plant was described, the growth being "speeded up". The fourth and last film was entitled "Cambridge", and showed the life at this famous old university.

The second meeting was held on 29th January, when Cobham gave a lecture entitled "The Development of Printing". He showed us several ancient clay printing blocks, a printed clay tablet from the palace of Nebuohadrezzar, and some modern printing apparatus, illustrating his talk with a film strip called "Early Printing and printers". He described the evolution and principle of the modern rotary press, and explained how photographs, cartoons, football results and stop press news were printed. Questions were asked at the end.

Mr. Jeffs was in the chair.

On 26th February, Mr. T. H. Mason gave a lecture entitled "Photography". He gave a general talk on the art of taking good pictures and portraits, and explained how a photographer should be part optician, part chemist, part mathematician and part artist. Mr. Mason concluded his talk by describing the features of nine of his pictures which had been hung in international competitions. Mr. Ping was in the chair. Questions were asked at the end.

The fourth meeting was held on Saturday, 26th February, and for this last meeting of term four people gave talks. First R. J. Frater gave a lecture entitled "Electrical sound recording". He began by describing the nature of sound, and the limited range which could be recorded, showing us what different sound waves looked like. Frater showed us a film strip on electrical recording, during which he explained the different processes, after which he answered questions.

This was followed by three Rise speakers on "Aero-engines". R. M. Booth commenced with "Jet Propulsion", describing the various types of jet propulsion, fuels and engines. He gave a clear explanation of the principles of these, with the help of the epidiascope. The next lecture, on "Diesel Engines", was given by J. D. C. Wall. He described the efficient but simple working of these machines for model aeroplanes and cars. He brought one along and showed several pictures of these engines with the epidiascope. The last lecture of the evening was given by A. Watson. He described "Petrol Engines" for model planes, and how they worked He showed a number of diagrams and pictures of these engines with the help of the epidiascope All three Rise speakers were asked questions at the end. Mr. Harris was in the chair.

VISIT TO A SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS On Wednesday, 9th March, 1949, through the courtesy of the City Engineer, Mr. Chas. J. Minter, representatives of the Science Society visited the City of York Sewage Disposal Works at Naburn.

Mr. Graham, the works manager, acted as our guide.

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The works cover about 35 acres and between 6 and 7 million gallons of sewage are treated every 24 hours.

The sewage of York falls by gravity to a point below river level at Fulford, where it is screened. Sticks, wood, paper, vegetable peelings, rags and similar substances are removed, and excremental masses broken up. The liquid is then pumped 2 miles, under a pressure of 40 lbs. per square inch, through a cast iron pipe to Naburn.

Here it is above river level. The sewage passes through a detritus tank, where grit settles, but it still contains finely divided particles in suspension. It is passed to one of many sedimentation tanks which hold from to 2 million gallons, and here it remains 8-10 hours. The heavier particles still remaining in the sewage fall to the bottom.

(When treating sewage from industrial areas chemicals are added at this stage to assist in the precipitation of solid matter.)

Let us follow the course of the liquid, now called tank effluent, from the sedimentation tanks. It still contains much solid matter in a very finely divided condition, and this has to be removed. It passes, by hydrostatic pressure, to one of several percolating filters or bacteria beds. These may be either circular or rectangular. The circular bed, about 100 feet in diameter and about 6 feet high, is filled with "medium", which may be clinker, coke, slag or stones. In the centre of the bed is a hollow vertical axis, from which four hollow arms project. The length of each arm is equal to the radius of the filter.

Holes facing one way are made in the arms from which the tank effluent is forced. The arm is thus forced to rotate by jet propulsion, a small charge of liquid being given to each part of the 'bed at frequent intervals. The rectangular beds have an arrangement whereby a spraying bar is moved backwards and forwards, giving a larger charge at longer intervals. A freshly constructed bed cannot be used for several months—it has to be inoculated by nature. In the medium of both types of beds, when in use, are aerabic bacteria, which, in the presence of oxygen, break down complex organic substances present in the sewage into simpler inorganic substances, such as nitrates, phosphates and sulphates. These are stable substances and are plant foods. In addition to these bacteria, various species of fungi, algae and protozoa of many types (e.g., Vorticella) develop in the film surrounding the stones, whilst numerous small worms and insects (e.g., Psychoda) live in and on the beds. These natural agents purify the sewage. Unfortunately, however, they cause solid matter to be formed, e.g., their dead bodies and excreta. The liquid from the bacteria 'beds is allowed to settle in Humus tanks, the solids fall to the bottom and the purified liquid goes to the river. A high standard of purity of the final effluent is required and maintained in order to preserve animal and plant life in, and bordering, the river.

The 'bacteria beds are self cleansing One bed we saw was constructed in 1914 and had been in use continuously since then.

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We have followed the course of the effluent from the sedimentation tanks. What happens to the sludge, i.e., the finely divided solid matter which has settled to the bottom?

It is pumped to a sludge digestion tank. There are several of these concrete tanks, each of which is 60 feet in diameter, 22 feet deep and holds 60,000 cubic feet. Here anaerobic bacteria act on the solids, liberating methane or marsh gas. No use is made of this gas at Naburn, although in other places it is used for' eating the tanks, which accelerates the digestion. In Birmingham and many other cities it is used for heating purposes in the city. During the war, it was used at Croydon for driving motor vehicles At one place in Lancashire it is used for heating air to accelerate the drying of hay.

From the digestion tanks, the sludge is conveyed to drying beds.

When dried it has the appearance, smell and texture of loam, and makes a good manure. It is in great demand by local farmers.

Modem purification of sewage is an acceleration of processes which normally occur in nature. It is a long time since we were so impressed by the co-operation between man and nature, in this case for the disposal of something objectionable and its transformation into something useful to man. We spent a most profitable and enjoyable (though cold) afternoon, and wish to thank Mr. Graham heartily for making it so interesting.

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VERSE THE EXPECTATION There is strength assembled in the dark, There is strength brooding in the stark Appearance of empty meaning.

There is strength forever hidden In all, Strength forcing its own power Into waiting.

Strength hidden in the innocence of the mellow, The soft, the unconscious, In the placid scene, in the apparent Inertia.

Strength waiting, brooding. calling In the earth.

The earth Caresses the seed of strength until the great feast Of understanding.

R. S. Daneff.

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THE C.C.F. As is usual in the Easter Term the C.C.F. Parades were devoted mainly to training for the Certificate "A" Examinations, which took place on 10th March and occupied the whole day. There were about 50 Cadets taking Part I and about 30 entered for Part II. A comparatively high standard was attained, more that three quarters of those entered passing the examination.

The Recruits have made good progress during the term, as has done the Naval Section, and both appear to have settled down extremely well in the Corps. Most of the Naval Section Parades were devoted to training for the Examinations, which will be held next term.

The main event of the term was the Field Day on the 24th March.

The general outline of the plan was that the "army", commanded by C.S.M. Griffiths, was to ambush the Naval Section, commanded by Lieutenant Jeffs and P/0 Dennis, who were occupied in rowing their newly acquired whaler from Naburn to Clifton. As it only required six people to row the boat, there were about 15 "sailors" on the shore to attack and harass the ambushers. The Naval Section boat actually managed to row through the ambush almost without mishap, but just when it appeared to be escaping two well-directed thunderfiashes found their mark, causing havoc and "sinking" the boat. After this the rest of the day was spent in Field Drill, until the Company returned by train from Naburn Station to York This journey provided a useful opportunity of rehearsing the drill of entraining and detraining. It can be said that the Field Day was a success, for the wireless intercommunication between C.S.M. Griffiths and his platoon commanders was good, and the C.S.M. was always in control of his whole army.

It is with great regret that this term we say goodbye to Lieutenant Jackson, who is leaving the School. He has been with the Corps since 1941 and has rendered great services as second-in-command.

At a presentation before Field Day started he was given a silver tankard

by C.S.M. Griffiths to serve as a memento of the time he has spent with the Corps.

SCOUTING The first week or two of the term was largely occupied in gathering in, sorting, and packing up used Christmas cards for renovation and re-sale by the British Legion in aid of their Funds. We did this in a small way a year ago, but this year, by dint of greater efforts and with the help of the Pack, over eight thousand cards were collected and sent off in four large cartons.

Fair progress has been made in 2nd Class Tests and five of the Junior Patrols qualified for their 2nd Class Badge. Six Proficiency 38

Badges were gained and good work was done by several towards the 1st Class Badge.

The second stage of the Inter-Patrol Competition in the Senior School Patrols was won by the Beavers, who thus drew level with the Otters for the start of the final stage of the competition. In the Junior School Patrols the Competition ended as follows : 1 Curlews, 2 Wood Pigeons, 3 Peewits, 4 Owls, 5 Hawks.

During the Easter Holidays the first of a series of annual National "Bob-A-Job" weeks was held in aid of Scout Funds, first call on the money earned being by Imperial Headquarters. At the time of going to press only a small portion of the amount earned has been handed in, but it is clear that a very creditable total is in sight.

With the approach of another Summer Term our thoughts turn towards our Summer Camp, which takes place this year from 26th July to 2nd August. A site has been chosen near to Spennithorne in Wensleydale. Though the setting is perhaps not so perfect as we enjoyed last year, we can look forward to a change of scenery and country of probably more varied interest.

CHESS The first match of the season was played at Bootham. With the exception of Jenkins, the whole team fared disastrously. The final

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Drastic changes were made for the next match, which was played at St. John's College. The School won 5-2; they were possibly inspired by a loud series of "checks" which came from Unwin at 7th board after we had lost the first two games.

Against Nunthorpe the team was again victorious, winning by 44-21.

In the last match, against Archbishop Holgate's, the team failed to fulfil the promise shown in the previous two matches, for after they had been given a good start, when S. C. M. Herring and Jenkins had won in the first hour, they finally lost 5-2.

House Chess.

The draw for the Inter-House Chess resulted in Temple being drawn against School House in the 1st round. Temple, who had 3 School Boards in their team, were expected to win easily, and it was a great surprise when School House won 3-2.

School House showed that their success was not just luck by beating a strong Rise team (34-1-i) in the semi-final.

In the other semi-final the Manor went through an anxious time before they beat the Grove team 31-11.

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The final was delayed until nearly the end of term, and it was evident that both teams had put in considerable practice. The Manor gained the first success, but School House soon drew level again.

The score reached 2-2 before the Manor finally won by 3-2.

York Championship.

This year the York Schoolboy Chess Championship has been revived after being allowed to lapse during the war years. The Championship is being run on a knock-out system; four boys from each of the 4 York Schools were entered for the first round, which was played on Friday, 4th March.

St. Peter's representatives were Jenkins, Goode, Daneff, and Unwin.

Unwin was unfortunately beaten in the 1st round after he had held the initiative for most of the game.

In the second round Goode won easily but Daneff lost The game between Buller, of Bootham, and Jenkins resulted in a draw; the replay which lasted for 5 hours finally resulted in a win for Jenkins. The Semi-final draw is :Manchester (Nunthorpe) v. Jenkins (St. Peter's).

Goode (St. Peter's) v. Wilson (Bootham).

The semi-final and final are decided on the best of 3 games. Goode and Wilson have each won one so far in their semi-final, and the other semi-final has not yet been started.

SHOOTING The beginning of the term saw the introduction of the new "Country Life" conditions. Instead of 10 points for an inch group, 5 points are now awarded and 10 points for a half-inch group. The Rapid was made much harder by greatly reducing the size of the bull and by small snap targets being used in place of the large ones; the use of slings was, however, permitted.

Taken as a whole the team did not adapt itself well to the ►ew conditions, as a glance at the match results clearly shows. Because of this the "great things" promised last term failed to materialise, and the •team found itself struggling to win a match. At times we were only narrowly beaten, but by comparing our results with those of our opponents it can be clearly seen that other schools adapted themselves much more quickly to the new conditions. We were handicapped by only having the use of two slings but there should have been a gradual improvement throughout the term, and there was not. Unfortunately Frank's arm injury persisted throughout the term, and he was only able to shoot twice, once for each of the VIIIs. Both the 1st VIII and the 2nd VIII were entered for the Country Life Competition, the latter shooting quite well, whilst the former were again disappointing.

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1st VIII Results :1st VIII v. Duke of Wellington's Regiment. Lost, 380-384.

1st VIII v. Victoria College, Jersey. Lost, 586-598.

1st VIII v. King Edward's School, Birmingham. Lost, 586-631.

1st VIII v. Sutton Valence School. Lost, 586-596.

1st VIII v. Dean Close School. Lost, 605-623.

1st VIII v. St. Edmunds' School. Won, 605-577.

1st VIII v. Wellington School. Won, 588-547.

1st VIII v. Denstone College. Lost, 591-613.

Team and Averages :

J. A. Hannon (average 80.0), R. Parker (75.25), A. M. Baird (79.0), G. W. J. Griffiths (72.5), D. M. Findlay (75.75), R. I. Hunt (74.75), P. C. Knowlson (74.0), C. Frank (71.5).

The 2nd VIII did not meet with a great deal of success either, their results being :2nd VIII v. Victoria College, Jersey. Lost, 548-564.

2nd VIII v. Dean Close School. Lost, 571-586.

2nd VIII v. Denstone College. Won, 547-519.

The team consisted of :R. 0. Watson (Capt.) (average 67.0), D. L. Hourigan (73.5), G. M.

Herring (73.5), N. B—Burgess (69.5), P. Jenkins (69.0), C. W. D. Green (67.75), D. Walter (67.75), R. J. Shardlow (69.33).

SQUASH As the School courts were still out of repair, squash enthusiasts in the School again had to travel to the Railway Institute courts for a game. More boys than last term have made use of the facilities offered, and the two Squash Competitions aroused a keen interest in the School.

In the "Open" Competition the four "seeded" players all reached the semi-finals, in which two exciting matches were played.

Fairweather beat Dennis 3 games to 0, although the latter offered more stubborn opposition than the score would suggest; it was the hard accurate hitting of Fairweather which gave him his victory. In the other semi-final Hannon beat Parker by the narrow margin of 3 games to 2. Hannon won because of his better training, for Parker monopolised and won the first two games only to tail off and lose as condition began to tell. It was, however, a good match. The final was, however, very disappointing, with Fairweather, last year's winner, winning very easily.

J. M. Booth won the Junior Competition by beating R. M. Hodgson 3-1 in the final. Booth, who beat his opponent through speed in the court, looked the better player on the whole, but unfortunately the standard of play in this competition was not very high, mainly through lack of practice.

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Two School matches were played this term, the School winning one and losing the other. Against University College, Hull, we won easily by 3 matches to none.

Results :Parker beat the Hull 1st String, 9-6, 6-9, 3-9, 9-3, 10-9.

Hannon beat the Hull 2nd String, 9-2, 9-7, 9-2.

Dennis beat the Hull 3rd String, 9-4, 9-0, 9-1.

Against the R.A.F. College, Cranwell, however, the School were up against much sterner opposition and were beaten in a good match by 3 games to 2.

Results:— Fairweather beat the Cranwell 1st String, 3-2.

Parker lost to the Cranwell 2nd String, 0-3.

Hannon lost to the Cranwell 3rd String, 1-3.

Dennis lost to the Cranwell 4th String, 1-3.

Watson beat the Cranwell 5th String, 3-2.

The House matches took place at sporadic intervals during the term, the Grove eventually emerging as winners. In the first round The Grove easily beat Temple :— J. A. Hannon beat C. D. Ryder, 3-0.

R. D. Watson beat K. Varley, 3-0, E. D. Thornton beat D. Wilson, 3-0.

In the semi finals The Manor unexpectedly defeated The Rise :J. M. Booth beat S. H. Amos, 3-0.

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J. G. Booth lost to R. Farrar, 3-0.

K. M. Ratcliffe beat D. Thompson, 3-2.

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House :W. H. N. Fairweather beat R. Parker, 3-0.

P. J. Dennis lost to J. A. Hannon, 1-3.

P. T. Baker lost to R. D. Watson, 2-3.

In the final The Grove easily beat The Manor :J. A. Hannon beat K. M. Ratcliffe, 3-0.

R. D. Watson beat J. M. Booth, 3-0.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS SQUASH Three members of the School team travelled to London during the Easter holidays to take part in the Public Schools' Squash Tournaments which were held at Surbiton.

In the Singles Competition W. H. N. Fairweather reached the second round by beating C. C. Mason (Malvern) (9-2) (9-0) (9-5), but he himself was then beaten by P. Everett (George Watson's) (7-9) (8-10) (2-9). J. A. Hannon was beaten in the first round by P. T. E. Lewis-Jones (Eastbourne) (6-9) (9-10) (8-10), and J. Young (Malvern) beat R. Parker (9-3) (9-7) (9-2).

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and Pattinson, the Downside pair, by the odd game in five, and gave a repeat performance in the second round against Patterson and Halliwell, of Epsom. In the third round their opponents should have been the strong Eton pair, but owing to illness Eton had to scratch, thereby putting Parker and Fairweather into the semi-finals. In this game their opponents, J. Mansfield and M. J. Rivett-Carnoc, of Dartmouth, proved to be too strong for them and the School pair were beaten (3-0).

The result was very satisfactory as neither Parker nor Fairweather had played doubles for twelve months.

ATHLETICS AND CROSS-COUNTRY With little more than a fortnight at the end of term allotted to Athletics, we depended for its success more than ever upon fine weather, a gamble which came off, with the result that two weeks of intensive athletic training was experienced by all. The annual fixture with Ampleforth had necessarily to be abandoned, and everyone's efforts were concentrated on Standards alone.

Enthusiasm and rivalry between Houses seemed greater than ever, and no efforts were spared by the Houses in ensuring that every Tom, Dick and Harry gained as many standards as possible. Although the weather was often cold, .the track kept in very good condition, and the results were most creditable. To see a boy one day gain a low standard, then another day a medium standard in the same event, and finally a high standard when straining every limb and muscle, perhaps for the first time in his life, seemed to prove undoubtedly the enormous benefit which each boy can derive from such a system.

By comparison with previous years the House averages worked out astonishingly high, a result which could only have been achieved by the intensive competition which prevailed. The Grove maintained their early lead with an average of 12.12, followed by Temple 11.73, Rise 11.2, School House 10.0, and finally The Manor with 9.53 points per boy. No less than ten boys in the School gained the maximum number of Standards possible—in Set A : Parker (G.) and Graham (T.); in Set B : Goodburn (R.) and Kershaw (T.); and in Set C : Blincoe (G), Raylor (M.), Fairweather (S.H.), Ankers (T.), Robinson (T.), and Roe (T.). Eight more boys besides fell just short of maximum points by one, and five of these were interspersed amongst the younger age groups. namely Sets D and E. 43

And so, with the feverish activities of Standards once again successfully concluded, each House approached the grand finale of Sports Day with much speculation as to the ultimate result. The Standards had clearly shown that the athletic strength of the School lay in its intermediate age group (Set C), and in such outstanding athletes as Goodburn and Kershaw. Would Parker or Kershaw break the School long jump record? Would Goodburn, who had already unofficially broken the School half-mile record, live up to expectations? Would Frank, after being off the track for 2 years, make a come-back? What could be expected of Ankers, who had already broken the School Intermediate Mile Record? These were all questions foremost in our minds; all this had yet to be proved; but one thing was beyond doubt, that as a result of the Standards, Temple House entered upon Sports Day as hot favourites to win and retain the Athletic Shield.

They were only six points behind The Grove, and they had particularly strong entries in the Intermediate group, besides many other useful athletes. Thus the "prophets" and the "know-alls" speculated more on the ultimate runners-up. Would it be The Rise or The Grove?

And it was not until Sports Day that this issue could be predicted.

Sports Day was overcast and cold, by no means ideal for recordbreaking performances, but the wind was negligible. The track, in excellent condition, looked a picture, in spite of the severe strain to which it had been put in the past fortnight, and did great credit to Mr. Wallbank. But there was one blemish in the programme, one most regrettable omission; Goodburn was not to run, and so the hopes of The Rise gaining second place partly faded. So much had been expected of Goodburn; his running would undoubtedly have been the highlight of the meeting, and it was most sad to learn that an ankle sprained on the previous day prevented him from running. Frank, however, made his come-back all right, defeating Kershaw in both sprints, an exhibition of sheer determination and strength, but neither Parker nor Kershaw quite fulfilled expectations in the Long Jump, although Kershaw's jump of 19 feet 9 inches was one of the best Senior performances of the day. In the Intermediate group, where there was much healthy rivalry amongst so many promising individuals, three new records were established, viz. : Ankers' Half Mile in 2 mins. 17.4 secs., Blincoe's 440 yards in 57 secs., and Raylor's and Fairweather's High Jump, both at 4 ft. 104 ins. We shall have to wait another year before we shall be able to witness Goodburn's new record, without which other performances were generally good. Temple finally showed their real strength by walking away with both the Intermediate and Senior Relays, and gaining a lead of 29/ points clear of The Grove, with The Rise, in spite of being deprived of the services of Goodburn, only 9 points behind The Grove.

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INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS, 28th MARCH, 1949 Standards : Manor 157; School House 165; Rise 185; Temple 194; Grove 200.

Senior Mile: 1. Goodburn (R.); 2. Unwin (G.); 3. Slegg (T.); 4. Hannon (G.).

Time : 4 mins. 52 secs.

Inter. Mile: 1. Ankers (T.); 2. Wennington (G.); 3, Raylor (M.); 4. Robinson Time : 5 mins. 81/4 secs. (Record.)

(T.).

Senior 100 Yards : 1. Frank (M.); 2. Kershaw (T.); 3. J. M. Graham (T.).

4. Warrington (R.). Time : 10.9 secs.

Inter. 100 Yards : 1. M. G. Roe (T.); 2. Tomlinson (M.); 3. James (R.); 4. R. M. Hodgson (G.). Time : 11.2 secs.

Junior 100 Yards : 1. Markus (R.); 2. Harbottle (T.); 3. Weightman (M.); 4. Oldroyd (R.). Time : 12.2 secs.

Senior High Jump:' 1. J. M. Graham (T.); 2. R. Parker (G.); 3. Unwin (G.); 4. Amos (R.). Height : 5 ft. 2* ins.

Junior Long Jump : 1. Hawkins (R.); 2. Driver (S.H.); 3. Barker (M.); Distance : 16 ft. 7 ins.

4. Oldroyd (R.) and Youll (M.).

Inter. Half Mile : 1. Ankers (T.); 2. Annequin (R.); 3. Wennington (G.); (Record.)

Time : 2 mins. 17.4 secs.

4. Fairweather i(S.H.).

1.

Unwin (G.); 2.

Kendell (G.); 3.

Wye (S.H.); 4. Varley Hile : Senior Half (T.). Time : 2 mins. 15.7 secs.

Senior 220 Yards : 1. Frank (M.); 2. Kershaw (T.); 3. Slegg (T.); 4. Warrington Time: 24.6 secs.

(R.).

Inter. 220 Yards : 1. M. G. Roe (T.); 2. Blincoe (G.); 8. Robinson (T.); 4. James (R.). Time : 25.5 secs.

Junior 220 Yards : 1. Markus (R.); 2. Harbottle (T.); 3. E. W. Stead (M.); 4. Spencer (M.). Time: 28 secs.

Senior Long Jump : 1. Kershaw (T.); 2. Parker (G.); 3. Baker (S.H.); 4. Wall (R.). Distance : 19 ft. 9 ins.

Inter. High Jump : 1. Fairweather (S.H.); 2. Raylor (M.); 3. Steele (T.) and (Record.)

Tomlinson (M.). Height : 4 ft. 104 ins.

Junior Cricket Ball : 1. De Little (M.); 2. R. H. Jackson (S.H.); 3. Haw (T.); Distance : 62 yds. 31- ins.

4. Coates (G.).

Senior 440 Yards : 1. Slegg (T.); 2. Warrington (R.); 3. Parker (G.); 4.

Whitehead (M.). Time : 56 secs.

Inter. 440 Yards : 1. Blincoe (G.); 2. Ankers (T.); 3. James (R.); 4. Raylor (M.).

(Record.)

Time : 57 secs.

Junior 440 Yards : 1. Hawkins (R.); 2. Palframan (M.); 3. Lochore (R.) and

Weightman (M.). Time: 63.3 secs.

Inter. Long Jump : 1. Robinson (T.); 2. Blincoe (G.); 3. Fairweather (S.H.); 4. Chadwick (M.). Distance : 16 ft. 11 ins.

Junior High Jump : 1. R. H. Jackson (S.H.); 2. Barker (M.); 3. Lochore (R.); 4. C. K. Smith (S.H.). Height : 4 ft. 54 ins.

Junior Relay (4 x 110 Yards): 1. Rise; 2. Manor; 3. School House: 4. Grove and Temple. Time : 55.7 secs.

Inter. Relay (110 x 440 x 220 x 110 Yards): 1. Temple; 2. Grove; 3. Manor; Time : 1 min. 53 secs.

4. School House.

Senior Relay (110 x 440 x 220 x 110 Yards): 1. Temple; 2. Grove; 3. Rise; 4. Manor. Time 1 min. 47 secs. :

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House Placings : 1. Temple, 2821 points.

2.

Grove, 253 points.

3. Rise, 244 points.

4.

Manor, 211 points.

5.

School House, 195 points.

CROSS-COUNTRY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1949 In spite of heartfelt protests from some quarters, the course this year was lengthened by almost half a mile by the addition of a loop over farmland at the far end of the Ings, an attempt, if nothing else, to relieve the dreary monotony of running on the flat open wastes of the Ings alone.

Preliminary training, which, amongst the many other School activities, simply had to find its own time, was little impeded by the weather, for once only did the river overflow its banks, and by the time of the race conditions had once again reverted to good.

Goodburn started as favourite, and the Grove were the House favourites, and everything worked out according to form. The afternoon was bitterly cold when the runners stripped for the start on the old Golf Links, and little time was lost before the runners got off to a really fast pace, set by Unwin, followed by Goodburn. By the time the Ings was reached, Goodburn, Unwin, Fairweather, Hannon, Thornton and Wilson all began to draw ahead of the remainder, and it was these same six runners who, after interchanging their positions at different stages, finally filled the first six positions at the finish. Goodburn once again finished in very fine style with a terrific burst which left his pursuers standing and recorded the very good time of 23 mins. 43i secs. The Grove packed four runners into the first six places, a remarkable achievement, thus assuring them of success, whilst Temple unobtrusively filled four positions between 7 and 11, and gained second place.

Result :— Time : 23 mins. 431 secs.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Goodburn (R.) Unwin (G.) Hannon (G.) Thornton (G.) Fairweather (S.H.) Wilson, D. J. (G.)

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Slegg (T.) Ankers (T.) Ratcliff (M.) Fletcher, D. (T.) Brook (T.) Kendell (G.)

House Placing :— Total Grove

Manor

2 3 4 6 12 14

Rise 1

9 23 24 29i 291 32

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147

School House

13 16 21 25 26

5 17 22 31 33 34

102

142

Temple 7 8

10 11 15 18

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CRICKET FIXTURES, 1949 1

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BOATING The Easter Term was the second in succession during which it was possible to have an uninterrupted period of training; the river at times was down to summer level but was frequently roughened with very strong winds. Wind, however, did not deter even junior crews. The standard of House rowing was high and it was encouraging to see many junior House crews showing early promise. One result of having the Senior Division of House races a week before the Junior Division was that it became possible to race four crews against St. John's College during the last week of term. These races were an informal fixture and all four resulted in a victory by a comfortable margin, though "A" crew had to recover from being of a length down at the start, which they did very ably to win by If lengths. We regret that Mr. Macadam, who has done so much for St. John's rowing, is leaving this term and we wish him a happy future.

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INTER-HOUSE BOAT RACES The first round of the 1st Division races between School House and Grove was rowed on Friday, 1 lth March. The House crew went ahead at the start and gained a lead of about one length after two "tens". The Grove managed to keep up until the diving boards were reached but then School House gradually drew away to win by about four lengths.

The semi-finals and final were rowed on Saturday, 12th March.

The first race was between Manor and Rise. In the trial courses the Manor had given the impression of being the stronger crew and in the race this proved to be true, for the Manor drew ahead at the start and when they were about a length up the Rise caught two crabs in succession, which left them about eight lengths down. The Manor went on to win easily.

In the other semi-final School House were to row Temple. This proved to be the closest race of the day and most people imagined that the winner of this race would win the cup. As far as style was concerned the crews were fairly evenly matched, and although Temple were the heavier, the rhythm and style of the School House crew might have enabled them to win. Temple gained a slight lead at the start and there was not more than half a length between the two crews all the way down the reach. School House caught up round the corner, and there was only about two feet between them at York City Boat House. Going through Scarborough Bridge, however, Temple were ahead about 4 of a length and went on to win by just over one length.

The final was, therefore, between Temple and Manor. At the start Temple went ahead and after about the first 30 strokes they were about 4 length up, but owing to an unfortunate occurrence in the bows they caught a large "crab". Of course Manor soon caught up and took the opportunity to establish a lead of about 3 lengths. From then onwards it was a question of whether Manor could maintain their lead. Although Temple put up a very fine effort and caught up two lengths the Manor fought very hard and managed to keep ahead to win by just over one length.

2nd Division.

First Round. Friday, 17th March.

Grove beat Rise by 4 lengths.

Semi finals. Saturday, 18th March.

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Temple beat Grove by I length.

School House beat Manor by easily.

Final. Saturday, 18th March.

Temple beat School House by 1 lengths.

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HOCKEY, 1949 We had a good and enjoyable hockey season. Except for a rather vital ten days in the middle of the season, the weather was kind, and there was considerable keenness for the game among all the boys who play it. Our great handicap was lack of adequate grounds; but, despite that, most boys had a reasonable amount of hockey and got great enjoyment from their games.

The arrangement and control of these games was thrown almost entirely on boys, and this was a very great advantage. A great deal can be learned by umpiring the junior games and watching other people's mistakes !

The School XI was, on the whole, a much improved side. Last year's experience was extremely valuable; but this year we were much more of a team. We were helped, of course, by playing on faster and firmer grounds, and profiting from a splendid lesson in fast hockey given us by York H.C., we improved steadily until we gained a good victory over Worksop, in the best game of the year, marred only by a lamentable failure in front of goal. Previously we had beaten Bootham on their ground, both sides playing much better than last year, and had drawn with Ashville College, Harrogate, in a snowstorm !

Thus we undertook the long, long trail to Trent with an unbeaten certificate in School matches and only one defeat in the term.

That the 'better side on the day's play won at Trent there is no shadow of doubt. Trent were faster on the ball and adapted themselves much more successfully than we did to a heavy, slow ground.

Indeed, but for a very fine display of goalkeeping by Pringle the score against us might have been considerably larger than 4--1. We were doubtless travel-weary, and we certainly looked it. Our only regret about our deserved defeat is that Trent have no reason to believe us when we say we can play a great deal better than that.

The Second XI also thoroughly enjoyed their season. There was quite keen competition before the defence was settled, but there was a dearth of forwards and a paralysing lack of scoring-power. We must do something next year to put this right; though it seems a fairly common failing in Schools. Amos, in goal, the backs, and halves were the best part of the team, while Hodd and March showed distinct promise in the forward line.

CHARACTERS OF THE 1st XI P. T. Baker. Centre forward. A thoroughly keen and encouraging Captain, who did a great deal for School hockey. As a centre forward he lacks the ability to keep the ball really close to his stick either in dribbling or in taking passes. He can shoot quite well at times, but needs more room and more time than is normally available. He was developing a very useful flick-shot at the end of the season.

J. C. Griffiths. Right half. The most improved player on the side. He lacks speed, but he tackles well, and he—more than anyone—learned to tackle at arm's length. He fed his own wing very well indeed, and improved

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He was too inclined to in the use of the cross-pass to the other wing. wander into the centre of the field, but our defence owed a lot to his consistently good work.

P. J. Dennis. Left half. At the start of the season he was playing very well indeed, and he uses the cross-pass well. But firmer grounds and faster hockey found out his tendency to be slow on his feet and occasionally with his stick. Always a real trier, he filled the most difficult position on the field with considerable credit.

R. M. Hodgson. Inside right. A really promising young forward. He needs to develop quicker shooting ability, but his mid-field play is already good and steadily improving. He can feed his own wing and use the cross-pass, and when he learns to use the through pass as well he will be a dangerous. forward. He should be really good next year.

R. J. Shardlow. Outside right. Moved from inside forward position, he improved enormously as a winger, overcoming his tendency to be clumsy.

He played some excellent games, centres well, and only needs some variation in his ways of drawing a defence and centreing to be a very good outside right.

F. C. Slegg. Inside left. A really hard worker who tackles back and has so helped the defence more than is generally realised. He can shoot really well on occasions, but is slow to get a quickly moving ball under control.

D. Thompson. Left back. Converted from a half back, he became a really very sound and good full back. He can clear cleanly and has a most useful flick-shot. He is not easily drawn out of position, and played consistently well.

R. Parker. Centre half. Last season's goal-keeper became this season's centre half. He is not really quick enough with his stick to make a good half back and he has not mastered the art of passing quickly and hard. He is a hard worker and learned the theory of defence and so helped a lot to weld the defence together.

R. B. Pringle. Goal-keeper. He is very plucky and usually sound. He does not always time his running out of goal well, and when he uses his stick he causes considerable apprehension. He ended the season very well indeed and deserved his place.

A. N. C. Smith. Right back. Another "conversion"—from a forward—made us a young and promising full back. He hits very cleanly and well, and at times his tackling is admirable, even if he is still inclined to tackle "on the run". He must learn not to be drawn out of position and to rcover more quickly when he has been beaten by his forward. With more speed he should be good next year.

K. M. Ratcliffe. Outside left. A young player who was made into an outside left. He has many of the necessary attributes. He can centre and has a very useful flick-shot. He became inclined to dribble too much, and it is quite possible that an inside forward position would suit him better. But he was well worth his place, and his enthusiasm is infectious.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1ST XI Played 7. Won 4. Drawn 1. Lost 2.

Wed., 2nd Feb. R.A.F., Linton. Home. Won, 3-0.

Sat., 5th Feb. Scarborough. Home. Scratched.

Wed., 9th Feb. Styx H.C. Home. Scratched.

Sat., 19th Feb. York H.C. Home. Lost, 1-5.

Wed., 24th Feb. Phoenix H.C. Home. Won, 2-1.

Wed., 2nd Mar. Bootham School. Away. Won, 3-2.

Sat., 5th Mar. Ashville College, Harrogate. Away. Drawn, 4-4.

Wed., 9th Mar. Worksop College. Home. Won, 2-1.

Sat., 12th Mar. Trent College. Away. Lost, 1-4.

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2ND XI Played 4. Won 1. Drawn 1. Lost 2.

Wed.. 2nd Mar. Bootham School. Home. Drawn, 1—I. 5th Mar. Ashville College, Harrogate. Away. Won, 1-0.

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Wed., 9th Mar. Worksop College. Home. Lost, 2-6.

Sat., 12th Mar. Trent College. Away. Lost, 1-3.

1sT XI v. R.A.F., LINTON Result : Won, 3-0.

At home, Wednesday, 2nd February.

With the ground in better condition than ever it was last year, the School opened their season with a well-merited win over a side from the R.A.F. Station at Linton.

Perhaps because the ground was faster than usual the game in the beginning was very scrappy, with neither forward line threatening to score. But mid-way through the first half. Dennis effected a welljudged clearance which Slegg picked up and passed on to his wing, Warrington. This, the first real movement of the game, split the R.A.F. defence wide open, and when the ball was finally centred Hodgson was left with only the goalkeeper to beat and ended a good movement with a grand goal. After this goal the R.A.F. twice broke through and on one occasion were unlucky not to score when a rebound off Pringle's pads was flicked just wide of the post. Then the School scored again. Shardlow made ground on the right wing and from his centre, after Hodgson had shot unsuccessfully, Baker scored with a rather lucky reverse stick shot which the R.A.F. goalkeeper mistimed.

At the beginning of the second half the R.A.F. pressed hard, and only desperate defence by Parker, whose play was a feature of the game, Groves, and Pringle prevented them from scoring. Several times the School forwards broke away only to marr their work by being penalised for off-side; from one of these breakaways, however, Baker ran the ball into the net after cleverly tricking the R.A.F. goalkeeper. The game ended with a desperate melee in the School goalmouth, from which the R.A.F. were most unlucky not to score.

1sT XI v. YORK H.C. Result : Lost, 1-5.

At home, Saturday, 19th February.

The match against York H.C. was only the second of the season, for previously frost and snow had made the ground unplayable; but as if to make up for its earlier inclemency the weather on the day of the match was sunny and the ground in superlative condition.

Apart from a movement which started from the bully-off and ended with Baker's grand shot being saved on the goal line by a full back, York took complete charge of the game and, playing at a pace to which the School XI was unaccustomed, scored twice; the first goal was from a rebound off Pringle's pads and the second after a weak 51

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clearance had been intercepted and passed inside the circle to Brockbank. Then Bellerby broke away and scored. After this goal the School suddenly became possessed of a new spirit and like a machine suddenly thrown into gear the team began to hold the York attack and even to initiate some movements of their own, from one of which Baker nearly scored after Shardlow had picked up an excellent pass from Hodgson and centred. Then, just before the half-time whistle blew, York went further ahead, scoring once again from a short corner.

In the second half the School XI played like a team inspired and gave as good as they took; in point of fact, although each side scored once, the School on several occasions were only prevented by the greater experience—and luck—of the York side. Soon after the resumption Parker, who played a very good game throughout, intercepted a weak clearance, pushed it into the circle and shot an excellent goal. Then Baker broke away and after beating the goalkeeper had the mortification of seeing his shot kicked off the goal line.

Slegg also nearly scored. The high standard of the opposition undoubtedly brought out the best in the School XI, who played their best game of the season; the forwards combined very well, with Baker, Hodgson, and Shardlow outstanding, the halves all had a good game, . and the backs and goalkeeper were steady under pressure. Special mention must be made of Dennis, for few schoolboys could have marked a trial cap as he did Bellerby.

1ST XI v. PHOENIX H.C. At home, Wednesday, 24th February.

Result : Won, 2-1.

With Baker and Parker absent the 1st XI were rather thrown out of gear and never approached the standard they reached against York H.C. Mortimer took Parker's place at centre half and Slegg, moving to Baker's position at centre forward, made room for Hodd, who came into the team at inside left.

At half-time the School led •by a goal scored by Slegg; Griffiths had checked a Phoenix attack and slipped the :ball to Shardlow, who made ground before centring for Slegg to crack the ball into the net first time.

After the interval Phoenix drew level, only for Hodgson to score an excellent goal which was to prove the winner, for soon after it was scored the final whistle went.

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1ST XI v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Result : Won, 3-2.

Away, Wednesday, 2nd March.

The first of .the School matches was played on the Bootham ground; the wet conditions and the fact that the pitch was some yards wider than that to which the team was used to combined to prevent the School ever settling down to their real form.

The first goal came when Baker broke through and placed a hard shot to the side of the goalkeeper, giving him no chance to save. Later Bootham, profiting by a mistake in the School defence, equalised; at half-time the scores were level, although both goals had several narrow escapes, Baker and Slegg being particularly unlucky not to score with well-judged flicks.

Immediately on the resumption Bootham broke away and scored, after their right wing had drawn the School defence out of position.

This reverse put the School upon their mettle and for some time play remained in the Bootham half. Their intense pressure was rewarded when Slegg scored a goal in which all the forwards played their part, for by their swinging the ball from wing to wing the Bootham defence was split right open. Soon after the School 'had another success, when Hodgson dribbled the ball round the goalkeeper and into the net.

During 'the game 'the full backs, Smith and Thompson, played very well, never becoming flustered and clearing 'clearly and quickly; the forwards also combined well, with Baker and Hodgson outstanding, and Shardlow always appearing dangerous when he had the ball.

1st. XI v. ASHVILLE COLLEGE Result : Drawn, 4-4.

Away, Saturday, 5th March.

A draw was the best possible result for this match, which was ruined by the weather. When the game started, although snow was lying upon the ground, it was possible to play, but by half-time the ground was so covered and it was snowing so heavily that the conditions made anything approaching real hockey impossible Ratcliffe, Slegg (twice) and Parker scored for the School.

1sT XI v. WORKSOP Result : Won, 2-1.

At home, Wednesday, 9th March.

The match against Worksop was played in almost perfect conditions, for the weather was fine and sunny, whilst the field was fairly fast yet not too hard. By winning this game the School avenged their defeat of the previous year, when they were beaten at Worksop.

Throughout the game both sides appeared to be well matched, and it was probably ground •advantage which allowed the School to win.

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In the first half the School took some time to settle down and had difficulty in accustoming themselves to the play of Crosby, the Worksop centre half and captain, who played an attacking game, coming far up the field behind his forwards before parting with the ball. Their right wing, Kent, was also always dangerous with his speed, and sent many fine centres across the School's goalmouth. For the School, Baker, Shardlow, and Slegg always threatened to score, whilst the full backs, Smith and Thompson, who had developed a fine understanding, and Griffiths and Parker played well.

After half-time play was still even, with neither side able to score, although Baker and Hodgson narrowly missed on several occasions.

Shardlow appeared the most dangerous forward when he had the ball, but unfortunately he did not see as much of it as he might have done had he been better fed. Almost mid-way through the half Slegg gained control of the ball outside the circle, and, after beating his man, deflected the ball very cleverly past the goalkeeper as he rushed out.

Soon after this Worksop equalised, but nearly ten minutes from the end Baker scored what proved to be the winning goal.

1ST XI v. TRENT COLLEGE Away, Saturday, 12th March.

Result : Lost, 1-4.

The away game against Trent College was played in very wet conditions to which the School took a long time to become accustomed; in addition the long three-hour bus journey did not help the team to produce their best form in the last match of the reason.

From the bully-off the School attacked, and Shardlow, cutting in, narrowly missed scoring; soon after the School were •awarded a free hit on the twenty-five line, which Griffiths took and placed on to Slegg's stick for the inside left to score. Trent then attacked and were only prevented from scoring by Pringle giving away a corner. Again Trent 'attacked and scored. Soon after this Griffiths was unfortunately struck on the ankle and to all intents and purposes was a passenger for •the rest of the game. This completely disorganised the School's defence, for Trent had, in effect, an extra man in attack, and what promised to be a most even game became rather one-sided.

But despite this misfortune the School did not go down without a fight. Baker, Shardlow, Thompson, and Parker in particular played extremely well and indeed the whole team battled nobly to overcome their handicap. On several occasions only desperate defensive clearances 'prevented the School forwards from scoring, and Baker, Slegg, and Hodgson all put in some very good shots. The three goals Trent scored all came as a result of their extra man, but this does not belittle their attack, which was extremely strong, their captain and inside left playing particularly fine games.

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THE 2nd XI The 2nd XI played four matches, beating Ashville College, drawing with Bootham and losing to Trent and Worksop. Enthusiasm was very high in the •team and much promising material was found, which will be of great use in future years. I. U. Warrington, C. D. Ryder, C. T. Groves, and S. H. Amos were awarded their 2nd XI Colours.

INTER HOUSE HOCKEY -

First round Manor 0 Grove 2

Final

Semi-finals Rise 1 Grove 4

Grove

School House 2 1 Temple

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In the first round of the House Hockey Competition The Grove were drawn against The Manor. The Grove were expected to win, and win •they did—but only just The Manor put up a splendid fight and the score of 2-0 hardly reflects the run of the play. The team spirit and enthusiasm of The Manor offset the greater skill of The Grove to such an extent that the result was in doubt almost till the end, when Hodgson clinched the issue by scoring The Grove's second goal from a short corner. !

In the first semi-final School House, the eventual winners, had a very exciting game with Temple Temple's strength lay in the speed of their centre forward, Slegg, and of the wings, Graham and Kershaw, backed up by enthusiastic halves and backs. School House, with five members of the 1st XI, were a' etter balanced team. The game was very even, with School House scoring early in the game, Temple equalising in the second half, and Baker scoring the winning goal almost at the end of the game. Temple were unlucky when they had a goal over-ruled for off-side.

In the other semi-final The Grove had an easy victory over The Rise by four goals to one—a vast improvement on their performance against The Manor. Their forwards, although faced by a defence stronger on paper than that of The Manor, combined excellently, Hodgson at centre forward being outstanding. Their halves were tenacious and were stronger than their backs, the only possible weakness in what was a very strong team. For The Rise, Warrington on the left wing, Thompson at full back, and Amos in goal, played good games.

On paper the final had the makings of a very good game, for The Grove's strength lay in their well-balanced forward line, whilst that of School House lay in its defence, and the game fully lived up to its promise, both in excitement and skill. For ten minutes after the 55

bully-off School House were never out of The Grove half; then The Grove forwards broke away—and Norwood scored after picking up a weak clearance outside the circle Then Baker broke through and from the ensuing melee 'a penalty bully was awarded, from which he himself scored. The rest of the half was an equal struggle in which both Houses threatened to score on several occasions. Mid-way through the second half, March, a very dangerous wing, broke away and centred for Norwood to shoot his second goal and give The Grove the lead once more. Almost immediately Baker equalised, after Elliott's shot had rebounded off Pringle's pads. Excitement had now reached fever-heat as both Houses strove for the vital lead; it was the School House, however, who managed to score when Baker tapped the ball into the net from a melee in The Grove goalmouth. From that moment the game deteriorated as a spectacle, for School House, determined to retain their lead, cleared into touch on every possible occasion, and although The Grove pressed for the rest of the game— once Parker almost scored from a corner, only to have his shot stopped on the goal line 'by a full back—they did hang on to their slender lead.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Two items of special notice greeted us when we assembled for this term. Firstly, our numbers were just the same as last term, no boys had left and no new ones had been taken. Rather unusual !

Secondly, we regret to record that Mr. Penniston left us—we will not say that one term had been enough !—but he has accepted an attractive business appointment. We notice that he has been playing rugger for Headingley quite effectively.

We must refer to the almost complete absence of winter weather during the term. There was only one very short spell with a light covering of snow, and most of us made full use of the snow while it lasted. More remarkable was the very early date of the first Lesser Celandine found in flower. Two specimens were brought in on 17th January. Mr. Ping says this is the earliest date he has recorded.

By the 31st January quite a number of the early spring flowers had been found, but then some cold winds and weather in February held growths back and the extremely abnormal state of affairs in nature was stayed.

The health of the boys in the Junior School has been generally very good for an Easter Term. We have had no epidemic, only a sprinkling of cases of 'flu, and most of these very quickly recovered.

The visit of the York Symphony Orchestra on Sunday afternoon, 27th February, was specially •arranged for the benefit of Olavites, and we are sure they enjoyed it very much indeed.

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Mr. Francis Jackson was the conductor, but he also gave a very clear explanation of the use of each of the instruments in the orchestra, and to our great delight each instrument was played separately in turn, and then together, to show how they blended with the full orchestra.

The whole performance was greatly appreciated.

On Tuesday, 8th March, we had the morning "off" for the upper forms to attend the film performance of "Hamlet", while the lower forms were entertained in other ways at School.

This term is our recognised term for Boxing, and Sgt.-Major Power has been kept very busy instructing a large number of very keen Olavites.

The Boxing Tournament was held on the last Wednesday of term, 23rd March, and proved the usual success. Captain Bradley, R.A.O.C., very kindly again acted as Referee, and in accordance with the new rules in Boxing we had three Judges. Details of the programme and the contests are given below.

We must record a special arrangement which had to be made in the last few weeks of •the term owing to the purchase by the School of No. 12 The Avenue. Miss Mason and six boys were transferred from Albany House to form a select party to occupy the house until further detailed arrangements are made. Mr. J. M. Rucklidge, 0.P., who has joined the Staff, also took up residence in the house.

Miss Mason organised a Handwork competition of models made by boys of Forms J.i and J:ii, and most of these showed a great deal of careful work—all done in spare time.

The three prize winners were : 1. F. F. Watson, J.ii; 2. D. Nicolson, J.i; 3. P. Hamilton, J.ii. Their "models" were a room in a house with chairs, tables and other furniture, etc., all made to scale. The prizes were handed to the winners at our Final Assembly of the term.

And so we completed another very successful Easter Term with a Chapel Service and the usual breaking up Assembly.

VALETE (March, 1949) T. H. Bosworth, J.ivB.

J. Bridge, J.iiiB.

ST. OLAVE'S BOXING TOURNAMENT Wednesday, 23rd March, 1949 1.

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CONTESTS P. Coate beat D. Mayson.

A. J. Isherwood beat M. Willstrop.

J. Loadman beat G. Sanderson.

R. N. Bradford beat J. F. Middleton.

L. T. Beaumont beat D. G. Macpherson.

C. J. Partridge beat P. L. Bellwood.

F. W. Hardy beat G. F. Mitchell.

G. Ridley beat B. Heap.

J. M. Forster beat R. J. Catchpole.

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10. I. L. Barton beat P. B. Clayton.

11. N. J. Magson beat E. N. Turner.

12. P. Netherwood beat M. Powell.

11 13. R. D. Scorgie beat C. C. Porteus.

14. C. W. Roy beat A. L. Pegg.

15. A .E. Wick beat N. R. Seaton.

16. R. M. Kirkus beat J. A. Stark.

Contests Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 were 2 rounds of 1 minute. The remainder were 3 rounds of 1 minute duration.

Referee: Capt. Bradley, R.A.O.C. Judges: Lt.-Col. K. G Chilman, T.D.; D. A. C. Blunt, Esq.; J. S. Cooper, Esq, Announcer: A. W. Ping, Esq. Timekeeper: J. Nix, Esq. Instructor: Reg. Sgt.-Major P. F. Power, M.B.E.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL RUGGER We congratulate W. G. A. Maxwell and D. A. Macpherson on receiving their School Colours This term football has been confined to House Practices, followed by the House Matches.

In the Senior Division, after a drawn game of 8 points each, the Thebans, with a team up to full strength, beat the Trojans by la points to nil.

The Middles games were won by the Spartans, who beat the Trojans by 20 points to 9.

In the Soccer matches for the Juniors, the Thebans beat the Etruscans by 1 goal to nil.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY Last year's experimental Cross-Country Competition was followed up this term by an official competition for a Cross-Country Shield.

This Shield is gained by the house with most points at the end of the season. The School is divided into three age groups as for Athletics.

First of all, each House runs against each of the three other Houses, and one point is given for every "league" victory. Finally, there is a grand championship when all four Houses run together. Three points are given for the first team, two for the second and one for the third in each age group. Everyone fit runs and, as a general rule, eight from each team count. This means that those who are definitely not built for speed can proceed independently at their own pace without prejudicing the chances of their House. On •the other hand, it is definitely a team event, and even the slower movers can contribute to the victory of their team.

The following table gives a summary of the competition :Total Juniors Middles Seniors House .

League Champ.

Spartans 1 2 Trojans Thebans 2 Etruscans 1

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WOLF CUB NOTES This term we were very pleased to have with us Mr. Coulthard, who was a most efficient Baloo. In order to reduce the long waiting list our numbers have been increased to 28, but this is the absolute maximum, and the list still remains in double figures.

During the term we have gained one first star, two second stars ge. and thirteen badges, including one Leaping Wolf Bad At football we beat Dringhouses Pack 2-0, and 3rd Acomb Pack 4-1.

On 4th March we took part in a Cub Show at the Garrison Theatre, Fulford, when each York Pack produced a short turn. Our contribution, a sketch, called "The Guide Badge", was well up to standard, and Beaton's unrehearsed entry on a banana skin was certainly a triumph.

For the last meeting of the term we had a treasure hunt, which was much enjoyed.

The Red Six won the competition this term by the narrow margin of one point.

As usual, there have been holiday meetings for those who have the time to spare.

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