Feb 1951

THE PETERITE Vol. XLIII

FEBRUARY. 1951

No. 326

EDITORIAL The term reviewed by this issue of "The Peterite" ended with an event of real significance in the history of Education in England.

The December School Certificate Examination was the last of its kind.

As the Headmaster remarked at an Assembly in the early days of the Easter Term, when he presented the Certificates to the successful candidates, the recipients had "made history". They are the last of their race, "S.C." and "H.S.C." are no more, and we are already becoming familiar with the newcomer, G.C.E. (General Certificate of Education), with its qualifications of '0', 'Alt. 0', or 'A'—all much more cumbersome, but ours is an age which specializes in initials and will not easily be disconcerted. The School Certificate Examination came into vogue, one may say, much about the same time as the electric tram, and its demise also coincides roughly with the virtual extinction of that cumbersome vehicle. Perhaps the reason is the same and is summed up in the limerick :"How unpleasant to think that I am Predestined to move In a circumscribed groove, In fact, not a 'bus, but a tram."

The lack of flexibility in the old examination system is not, perhaps, suited to the complications of life today. This is not the place to discuss the merits or demerits of its successor, which will make its first public appearance in the Summer Term, but at any rate it gives the individual considerable freedom of choice; which in these days of planning and regimentation is perhaps a little surprising. (But be careful that you are 16 on the 1st September.) Veteran readers, who can recall the halcyon time when no external examination interrupted the even tenor of a boy's school career except, perhaps, the Open Scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge (if he aspired to anything so exalted), may wonder whether the wheel will one day turn full circle and G.C.E.(0), G.C.E.(Alt. 0), and G.C.E.(A) will also perish from the earth—to be replaced by nothing.

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CONTENTS

Editorial Calendar Examination Results Old Peterite News Obituary ...

Marriages Oxford Letter ...

Valete and Salvete School Officers House Notes The Chapel The Curia The Library The Cura The Debating Society The School Play The Musical Society The Science Society The Film Society British Ship Adoption Society ...

Marmaduke Rawdon (1610-1689) St. Peter's "High School" Korea ...

C.C.F. Notes Scouting Shooting Squash Hockey Fixtures, 1951 ...

Rowing ...

Rugby Football, 1951 The Junior School

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The choice of Christopher Fry's "The Lady's Not For Burning" as the School Play startled many and was admittedly provocative.

But it is generally admitted that the experiment was not unsuccessful and that the cast "pulled it off". Certainly the production evoked more comment and discussion than any School Play of recent years.

Elsewhere in this number we print something of the "great argument about it and about". Many, when they have read the pros and cons of argument, will doubtless (to continue the quotation of Old Omar) "come out by that same door wherein they went". For ourselves, we believe that the venture into the more modern realms of the Drama was to be applauded.

The calendar for the coming term contains much of interest, notably the Science Exhibition, to be formally opened on 30th March

by E. Wilfred Taylor, Esq., C.B.E., and the rendering of the difficult St. Matthew Passion in Chapel on Good Friday. Rarely does Easter fall within term time, but its unusually early incidence this year means that we shall not yet have dispersed for the holidays. The opportunity to observe these most significant days in the Christian Year as a community will be readily grasped, and the experience will, we believe. be an inspiration to us all.

BIRTH RUCKLIDGE.—On 9th December, 1950, at Hawe Hill, York, to Jean Elizabeth (nee Bell) and John Michael Rucklidge, a son.

CALENDAR-EASTER TERM, 1951 The following are excerpts from the detailed Calendar of events :Wed . 17th Jan. Full Term begins.

Sat. 24th Feb. Junior School Concert.

Sat. 3rd Mar. Hockey—School v. Old Peterites.

Tues. 6th Mar. Junior School Entrance Examination (Junior).

Thurs. 8th Mar. Junior School Entrance Examination (Senior).

Fri. 9th Mar. Confirmation by the Archbishop of York.

Sat. 10th Mar. Inter-House Boat Races.

Mon. 12th Mar. Trial Examinations for G.C.E. begin.

Fri. 23rd Mar. Good Friday. 11 a.m. Matins, 3 p.m. St. Matthew.

Passion.

Mon. 26th Mar. Athletic Sports.

Wed. 28th Mar. C.C.F. and Scout Field Day. Fri. & Sat., 30th & 31st Mar. Science Exhibition.

Tues. 3rd Apr. Term Ends.

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EXAMINATION RESULTS CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP We congratulate P. G. R. Mason on gaining a Choral Scholarship at Clare College, Cambridge.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION (R.N.) R. M. Hodgson having passed the written part of the Civil Service Examination for entry to the Royal Navy, was accepted at the subsequent interview for the Executive Branch.

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (December, 1950) In this, the last examination under the old School Certificate regulations, the following were successful :J. M. Bond, J. E. Danton de Ruffgnac, J. B. L. Drew, C. D. Hunter; J. B. Nicholson, P. J. Rhead, J. N. Roe, H. C. P. Spencer.

OLD PETERITE NEWS LONDON DINNER, 1950 The London Dinner of the Club was held, as usual, on the Wednesday after Guy Fawkes day, at Brown's Hotel, Dover Street, London, W.1, on 8th November. The attendance must have broken all previous records for a London dinner.

The chair was taken by Dennis Norwood, Headmaster of Kirkham Grammar School. Sir Philip R. Morris, C.B.E., 'M.A., Vice-Chancellor of Bristol University, proposed the toast of "The School", to which the Headmaster responded. The toast of "The Old Peterite Club" was proposed by Mr. S. M. Toyne and responded to by John Rodgers, M.P. The 1951 London Dinner will be held on Wednesday, 7th November, 1951, Further details will be given in the next two issues of "The Peterite".

The following Old Peterites were present :Amos, J. H., 1939-47.

McCowan, J. L., 1921-26.

Archer, L. H. J., 1922-26..

Atkinson, E. G. B., 1920-24.

Baddeley, D., 1915-19.

Buckle, R. F. N., 1930-42.

Burgess, L. R., 1918-20.

Burnett, N. R., 1920-23.

Cadell, T. W. P., 1919-23.

Camm, J. P., 1927-31.

Claybourn, G. R., 1942-46.

Clement, C., 1944-48.

Colley, W. H., 1902-07.

Cooper. A. B., 1927-31.

Cutforth, G. E., 1922-28.

Cutforth, L. E., 1913-17.

Dodd, D. F., 1928-32.

Dodgson, G. M., 1941-47.

Metcalfe, R. N., 1913-18.

Millhouse, G., 1912-13.

Morris, P. R., 1913-19.

Norwood, D., 1909-18.

O'Keeffe, M. P. D., 1922-25.

Pawle, S. G. S., 1927-31.

Pearson, G. E., 1918-20.

Pick, M., 1902-08.

Pick, T. S., 1908-12.

Rhodes, K. H., 1914-20.

Robson, P., 1940-44.

Rodgers, J., 1919-25.

Seaborne, W. L., 1926-31.

Sergeant, C. M. H., 1912-15.

Sergeant, J., 1913-16.

Sewell, E. P., 1918-23.

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Douglas, F. H., 1923-28.

Dowson, R. E., 1927-30.

Dronfield, J., Headmaster.

Easten, G. P., 1923-28.

Easten, J. A., 1881-90.

Elliott, W., 1923-28.

Fairweather, C. C., 1920-22.

Gedge, J. B., 1916-19.

Gray, B. A. C., 1916-22.

Griffiths, J. C., 1944-50.

Hannan, K. L. Hanson, J. A., 1917-21.

Hunter, O., 1918-23.

Lees, E. C. d'O., 1943-47.

Shadwell, C. M. W., 1910-14.

Stead, R. L., 1933-38.

Stirling, H. L., 1911-13.

Sutcliffe, N. H., 1919-25.

Thompson, H. A., 1933-39.

Thompson, J. E., 1937-42.

Timmins, J. G. P., 1921-24.

Toyne, g. M., Headmaster 1913-36.

Troop, C. L., 1920-29.

Wall, L. J. L., 1927-30.

Woodcock, A. J. A., (Staff) 1915-32.

Yardley, N. W. D., 1928-34.

Yeoman, W. G., 1910-17.

TEES-SIDE OLD PETERITE DINNER

The first Tees-side Old Peterite Dinner was held in Middlesbrough on Friday, 12th January, 1951, with Brig. C. C. Fairweather, O.B.E., T.D., in the Chair. The Headmaster was unfortunately prevented by illness from attending. The toast of "The School" was proposed by R. V. C. 'Gray, and responded to by C. C. Fairweather. in the absence of the Headmaster.

It is intended to make this dinner an annual event.

The following Old Peterites attended :J. C. Newhouse.

R. V. C. Gray.

A. P. Border.

W. Brunton.

D. V. Eckert.

C. C. Fairweather.

R. J. Frater.

C. T. Groves.

R. C. Groves.

W. G. Huntley.

H. C. Newhouse.

F. W. B. Pacey.

R. M. S. Parker.

J. L. Pattinson.

J. M. Ryder.

SQUASH RACKETS

.R.N.C., Dartmouth beat St. Peter's, York, by four matches to one in the third round of the Londonderry Cup at the Junior Carlton Club. The results (R.N.C. names first) were :Commander A. P. Pellew beat N. W. D. Yardley (9-0, 9.-5, 9-6);

Commander R. J. L. Hammond beat S. G. S. Pawle (4-9; 9-6, 9-2, 9-3); Lieutenant B. K. Shattock beat J. Biggin (4-9, 3-9, 9-6, 9-4, 9-7); Captain R. C. Todhunter lost to K. Hudson ,(6-9, 7-9, 9-6, 8-9); Captain P. C. Gretton beat A. P. Sewell (9-7, 9-5, 9-1).

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The Right Rev. M. M. Harland (1912-14), Bishop of Lincoln, was elected, in October, 1950, to an Honorary Fellowship at Exeter College, Oxford. * * * We congratulate P. Penniston (1939-44) on playing for the Possibles, as wing three-quarter, in the first England Rugby Union trial. He was chosen again for the subsequent trial game at Twickenham, but regrettably was prevented from playing by an attack of influenza. It is likely that this unfortunate illness cost him his Cap (his substitute was, in point of fact, selected for England); but we hope that Penniston, who is showing excellent form for Headingley and Yorkshire, will yet attain the highest Rugby honours.

Other Peterites playing for their counties are P. R. G. Graham (Hampshire) and W. Graham (Durham). * * * Some of the younger generation of O.P.s are beginning to make their mark on the stage. G. A. Radford (1939-48), whose School performances as Brutus in "Julius Caesar", Salathiel in Drinkwater's "A Man's House, and Caiaphas in "Cmsar's Friend", are still well remembered, has made his West End debut at the Whitehall Theatre in "Reluctant Heroes", after a period of apprenticeship with the Bridlington Repertory Company. J. E. Thompson (1937-42) is now playing with the B.B.C., and J. D. Dench (1937-47) is studying for the stage in London and will soon, we believe, justify the promise of a brilliant series of School performances, beginning with Cleopatra in Shaw's "Cmsar and Cleopatra", in 1942 and ending with an outstanding 'Macbeth in 1947. His opposite in the latter production, J. C. Hilton (1942-47), was no less successful as Lady Macbeth. Since his return from military service he has been playing leading parts with the Newcastle People's Theatre, one of the leading north of England amateur companies, and hopes, following a successful audition with the North Regional B.B.C., soon to be heard "on the air".

C. D. Ryder (1941-49) passed out of Sandhurst at the Sovereign's Parade in February, 1951. We congratulate him on passing out 39th of more than 250 Cadets. He hopes to be posted to the Green Howards. * * * OBITUARY STEPHEN SALISBURY BAGGE, C.M.G. We regret to record the death of this veteran Old Peterite, who had a distinguished career in the Colonial Service and was the last survivor of Captain Lugard's expedition to Uganda in 1890. He died at his home in London, 69 Eaton Terrace, on 10th October, 1950, at the age of 91. He was at St. Peter's from 1871 to 1874. The following brief resume of his career is copied from The Times: The son of the Rev. P. S. Bagge, he was born on 22nd September, 1859, and was educated at St. Peter's School, York. In 1890, he went out to East Africa to serve in the Imperial British East Africa Company and some four years later was appointed a district officer in the Uganda Protectorate. He was promoted to a provincial cornmissionership in 1902 and served as chief political officer of the Nandi Field Force in 1906. He retired in 1910 but was re-employed during the invasion of German East Africa, first as political officer of Mafia Island during the naval operations against Konigsberg, German East Africa, in 1915 and in 1916-17 as a political officer on the mainland.

GORDON WILLIAM JEREMY GRIFFITHS It is with deep sorrow that we record the death of Jeremy Griffiths (School House, 1944-49). Jeremy was killed in a motor-cycle accident

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in October, 1950. He was Head of School House and ViceHead of the School in his last year at St. Peter's. He had not long began his period of military service and was stationed at Catterick when the fatal accident occurred. Most boys now in the School will remember his attractive personality, and this tragic end to a young life (he was not quite 20) full of so much promise is hard to accept.

To his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Griffiths, Bridge House, Yarm, Yorks., and to his brothers, T. M. A. Griffiths, also an O.P., and C. J. Griffiths (still in the School), we offer our very sincere sympathy.

EDWARD H. O. KEATES We regret to announce that E. H. 0. Keates (1912-14) died of cancer on 8th October, 1950. He was 54. We tender our deep sympathy to his widow, who lives at The Levens, 1 Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa. WILLIAM STORRS FOX The death occurred at Bakewell, Derbyshire, of William Storrs Fox on 9th January, 1951. He was 91 and was at St. Peter's from 1870 to 1878. His wife, Mary Rawlinson Fox, who lives at Hillside, Bakewell, survives him, and we offer our sincere condolences.

BIRTHS DIXON—On 6th January, 1951, to Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Dixon, of 35 Woodlands Road, Hertford, a son (Thomas Pieter Hendrick).

(1934-38).

DOYLE.—On 20th October, 1950, to Jean, wife of John B. Doyle, of Laburnum Cottage, Davenham, a son. [1926-31.]

STIBBARD.—On 24th November, 1950, at the Park, Ogbourne St. George, to 'Helen, wife of 'Major H. O. Stibbard, a daughter.

[Left 1928.]

MARRIAGES BROCKBANK—PARKER. On I lth November, 1950, at St. Germanus Church, Faulkbourne, Essex, James Tyrrell Brockbank, younger son of Mr. and 'Mrs. J. L. Brockbank, of St. Mary's Lodge, York, to Pamela, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Parker.

1 Queen's Road, Colchester. [1928-39.]

NEWDICK—WILKIN. On 23rd December, 1950, at Welwick, near Hull, Frank N. Newdick (Temple, 1940-48), to June K. Wilkin.

ENGAGEMENTS GRIFFITHS—MACCABE. The engagement is announced between Michael, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Griffiths, Bridge House.

Yarm, Yorkshire, and Jean Mary, eldest daughter of Dr. and 'Mrs. J. E. 'Maccabe, of Walsingham, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough.

Yorkshire. [1943-48.]

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PEEL—BARKER. The engagement is announced between Martin H. Peel, of Leeds, to Josephine Anne Barker, also of Leeds (1942-44.)

RADFORD—GREEY. The engagement is announced between George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Radford, of 4 Old Burlington Street, London, and Monica, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greey, of Beech Knoll, Barnt Green, Worcestershire. [1939-48.]

WALL—COLVER. The engagement is announced between Leonard James Lucas, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wall, "Brooklands", Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lines., and Catherine Mary, younger daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. P. Colver, The Rectory, Binghams Melcombe, near Dorchester, Dorset. [1927-1930.]

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SQUASH O.P.s v. THE SCHOOL It is proposed to have a Squash match against the School during the Easter Term, probably on a Sunday afternoon. Any O.P.s who are interested are requested to get in touch with J. M. Rucklidge, St. Peter's School.

OXFORD LEI FUR OXFORD,

January, 1951.

Dear Sirs, In contrast to the Trinity Term, the start of the new academic year presents a complete and almost unbroken (albeit temporary) picture of work, work, and still more work. Freshmen, not yet secure in the knowledge that first year work is just "not done". Men in their second year, conscious of the fact that already one third of the time has passed unnoticed. Frantic finalists, beset by the sudden realisation that it is almost too late. It is not surprising that newcomers cannot visualise the summer scene of lazy enjoyment.

Unfortunately there is only one newcomer of Peterite origin.

D. P. Norwood is now residing in state in Hertford, and apart from the minimum of work necessary for a scholar to keep up appearances, his activities seem to have been hockey, and dispensing sherry.

E. A. K. Denison (B.N.C.), though not yet a full senior member, succeeds in conveying the impression that he has at least reached that happy state of graduation, and is characterised by that indefinable air which marks the successful lawyer. Independent reports lead one to believe that he did enjoy the College Rugger Tour.

P. Andrew (Keble) very occasionally leaves a hideout, the exact location of which only he knows. Vague directions inform us that it is well on the way to the "Perch", which may explain his rare appearances—or could he really be working?

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G. C. Norris (Worcester) has been seen taking lunch on Fridays.

The reason, we gather, being that after an interview with his tutor he must have sustenance ! Appears to leave Oxford at the weekend.

G. Mountain (Wycliffe Hall) seems to divide his time between organising conferences in Oxford and organising return conferences elsewhere. Was heard to mutter something about an examination in March.

J. C. M. Rayson (B.N.C.) has transferred his abode from the Parks to the nearest library. That this is in the Department of Agriculture, is, we venture to suggest, purely coincidental; and in any case we don't believe him. Has been seen exercising a very nice dog.

P. R. Sykes (St. Edmund Hall) is, to use his own legal terms, guilty of "suggestio falsi". The number of massive volumes left open on his desk fails entirely to convince anyone, and is in fact "merely corroborative detail " Has played squash with considerable success, but discovered to his surprise that not only was the Secretary of Hall Squash an unpaid post, but that his appearances proved to be both frequent and exhausting.

W. S. Samuels (Wadham) has been seen all too infrequently.

Dark murmurings of a wild party, held in the precincts of his establishment, have been coupled with his name, but for lack of definite evidence, we must suspend judgment.

Our numbers have been considerably reduced, for no fewer than five have "run their course" with varying degrees ( !) of success. R. T. Hey (New College), M. R. Waddingham (Pembroke), P. Robson (B.N.C.) and J. A. Denison (Worcester) have now gone out into the wide world. J. H. O. Parker (St. Edmund Hall) prefers the somewhat material and legal atmosphere of a solicitor's office to the undoubted burden of Anglo-Saxon in Oxford.

As reported in your last issue, we proposed to hold an official Oxford Old Peterite Dinner, which the Headmaster had very kindly consented to attend. Indeed, P. R. Sykes had made all the necessary arrangements, of which rounding up all our members was not the least difficult. Unfortunately, owing to last minute cancellations( some of which, we regret to say, appeared avoidable) the remaining few reluctantly felt bound to postpone the celebration. A very enjoyable, but unofficial, dinner, was, however, held, and we were pleased to welcome P. H. Sykes, Esq., M.A. (Keble) and D. Norwood, Esq., M.A. (Hertford), both of whom, apart from any parental interest, are members in their own right. Our regrets were considerably reduced by the fact •that we were still able to entertain as our guest Canon J. N. D. Kelly (Vice-Principal, St. Edmund Hall).

Wishing the School every success in the future, We remain, Sirs, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

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VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (December, 1950) THE GROVE R. J. Murphy. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1945). Transitus. School Cert., 1950.

Cadet in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. THE MANOR C. D. Hunter. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1944). Transitus. School Cert., 1950.

C.C.F. (Army).

J. B. Nicholson. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1944). Remove. School Cert., 1950.

C.C.F. (R.A.F.).

THE RISE F. D. Browne. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1942). Transitus. School Cert., 1950.

2nd XV Colours, 1950. A.B., R.N. Section of C.C.F. A. P. Buttrum. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1944). Transitus. School Cert., 1949 and 1950. Chapel Committee. Cadet in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. M. A. Watson. 1948-50 (Junior School, 1946). IVB. Cadet in C.C.F. SCHOOL HOUSE P. C. Knowlson. 1944-50 (St. Olave's, 1942-44). School Monitor. Head of School House Head of the School. L.VI (Medical). School Cert., 1947.

Member of Curia. Member of Games Committee. Colts XV Colours, 1947-48.

Played for 2nd XV, 1947-48. 1st XV Colours, 1948-49-50-51. Cap, 1949-50-51. Vice-Captain of Rugger, 1950-51. 2nd IV Colours, 1950.

1st VIII, 1950. 1st Shooting VIII, 1946-47-48-49-50. Colours, 1948-49-50.

Joint Winner of Individual Shooting Cup, 1950. Played for Colts XI, 1946-47. School Boxing Team, 1947. Played for Squash Team, 1950.

C.S.M. in C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1947. Proficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

TEMPLE J. M. Bond. 1946-50 (Junior School, 1942). Remove. School Cert., 1950.

C.C.F. (Army Section).

J. B. L. Drew. 1947-50. Remove. School Cert., 1950. C.C.F. (Army Section).

P. M. Duffield. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1945). Transitus. School Cert., 1950. C.C.F. (Army Section).

J. M. Jagger. 1947-50 (Junior School, 1945). Remove. 1st XV Colours, 1950. Cadet in C.C.F. R. T. Oxtoby. 1946-50 (Junior School, 1943). Remove. Cadet in C.C.F.

SALVETE (September, 1950) THE GROVE Boarders :-P. D. Allan (IVB), M. J. Baddeley (VA), P. L. Bardgett (IVA), N. W. M. Carr (Shell A), J. E. Quickfall (VA), A. F. Scales (Shell A).

J. R. Tomlinson (Shell B).

Day Boarders :-J. D. Birch (IVA), A. I. Harrison (IVA), W. B. Hawkins (IVA), D. M. Walker (VA).

THE MANOR Boarders :-R. M. Botterill (Shell B), H. C. Bulmer (IVA), J. F. Cappleman (Shell A), E. Davey (VA), R. M. Davey (IVA), C. S. Elston (VA), M. G. Kay (Shell A), J. R. Jenkinson (VA), F. D. Jordan (Shell B), P. K. Lapidge (Shell A), J. 0. R. Penman (VA), W. J. Stoke (Shell 13), R. B. Wilson (IVA).

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THE RISE Boarders :—P. R. Applewhite (IVA), E. M. Gray (IVB), F. B. Hudson (Shell A), A. J. Isherwood (Shell A), T. A. W. Kettlewell (Shell A), D. G. Proudley (IVA), P. J. Rowbottom (Shell B), J. B. Wilkinson (IVA).

Day Boarders :—R. M. Kirkus (IVA), A. L. Pegg (Shell B), E. S. Portlock (Shell A).

SCHOOL HOUSE Boarders :—F. G. Etches (IVB), C. R. G. McNeil (Shell B), D. A. Macpherson (Shell B), P. J. Middlebrook (Shell a), P. W. Middlebrook (Shell B), P. B. Mitchinson (Shell A), D. J. Nesham (IVA), F. J. Pacey (IVA), M. L. Rice (IVA), G. Ridley (Shell B), P. J. Taylor (Shell A), T. E. Thomas (IVA), E. K. Varley (IVA), O. C. Wetherell (IVA).

Day Boarders :—J. W. Coates (Shell A), R. M. Hick (Shell B), C. G. Howat (Shell A), M. Willstrop (IVA).

TEMPLE D. G. Barton (IVA), R. D. Beckitt (Shell A), R. G. Brown (Shell A), A. B. Bryce (IVA), J. M. W. Dobson (Shell A), J. R. Dodsworth (Shell B), C. R. Eastwood (Shell B), C. J. Fox (Shell A), B. A. Heap (Shell A), P. M. Hewson (Shell A), R. V. King (IVA), D. A. A. Lamb (Shell A), W. G. T. MacKellar A), R. Shanks (VA), W. T. Shaw (Shell B), D. Sherry (Shell B), A. G. D. Staines (Shell B), J. A. Sutton (Shell A), C. J. Vyle (IVA), R. D. Welch (Shell A).

SCHOOL OFFICERS Christmas Term, 1950 SCHOOL MONITORS:

Head of School and School House: P. C. KNOWLSON. Head of Temple: M. E. KERSHAW. Head of The Rise: M. G. GOODBURN. Head of The Manor: J. M. BOOTH. Head of The Grove: R. M. HODGSON. Chapel Monitor: N. M. HODD. I. G. COBHAM. A. N. C. SMITH. HOUSE MONITORS

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The Grove: P. J. BLINCOE, D. T. FLETCHER, H. MURRAY. The Manor: A. CAWOOD, S. H. STOREY, J. J. YOULL. The Rise: W. J. BURDASS, P. JAMES, D. SIMPSON, P. G. TAYLOR. School House: G. P. GRAY, J. POOLE, J. M. SMITHSON. Temple: J. T. ANKERS, J. R. DWYER, N. E. V. MARSHALL, E. ROBINSON, N. W. SENIOR. GAMES CAPTAINS :

Rugger: M. E. KERSHAW. Shooting: D. M. FINDLAY. Squash: W. H. N. FAIRWEATHER. Fencing: C. V. ROBERTS. EDITORS OF "THE PETERITE"

I. G. COBHAM, D. G. HILTON, M. E. KERSHAW, E. ROBINSON.

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ITEMS In the Christmas holidays W. H. N. Fairweather won the Yorkshire Junior Amateur Squash Championship, beating R. Brew, of Doncaster Grammar School, in the fourth round 9-4, 10-8, 9-6. * * * M. E. Kershaw, M. G. Goodburn and A. N. Wyatt-Gunning were selected to play for a Leeds and District XV against a Wharfedale XV, in which P. J. Blincoe played. The match was abandoned owing to frost, but Kershaw and Gunning were picked for a County trial.

Gunning played for the Yorkshire Schooboys XV v. the Welsh Schoolboys XV. * * * Mr. E. P. Piers is now Headmaster of Jordan's Preparatory School, Ilminster, Somerset. Mr. A. E. R. Dodds, who was recalled to the forces in the summer, and is therefore temporarily absent from the Staff, has been serving in Korea for the past three months. * * * The Christmas Term ended with the customary "Play Supper" and the generously festive combined House Supper, at which the Headmaster and Mrs. Dronfield were present as usual. The closing week of the Christmas Term is a busy time for the domestic staff, and we are indeed grateful to Miss Stevenson, our Domestic Supervisor, and to Miss Hingley and her kitchen staff for all they did on our behalf.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE We returned to the House to find that we were under a completely new regime as none of last year's monitors had returned. The common rooms and back stairs had been decorated. But the studies had not been touched and so willing hands started to cover the memories of their predecessors with pink, blue, and brown paint.

The painting completed, we settled down to the main business of the term, which was, of course, the retaining of the Senior and the winning of the Junior rugger cups. We managed the latter by beating first the Rise and then Temple. The Senior Cup still rests on our shelf, as we beat Temple and the Manor, only for the weather to intervene and save the Rise.

P. J. Blincoe is to be congratulated on gaining his 1st Cap, and D. I. Fletcher and R. M. Hodgson were awarded their Colours.

N. M. Hodd captained the School 2nd XV and H. Murray was awarded his Second's Colours. G. B. Pullan was captain of the Colts XV, and as a result of their efforts for the House W. G. A. Maxwell and H. Murray were awarded their House Colours.

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As a result of last year's efforts a new shelf has had to be erected in order to accommodate the Work Cup. We have already established a lead in this year's competition.

A large British Railways map of Yorkshire now hangs in the Hall and has been the subject of much adverse criticism from the small minority of "foreigners" in the House.

At the end of term we held our House competitions, our Housemaster again showing that he was an all-round sportsman by winning the darts !

THE MANOR As each new school year begins, we look around the House with feelings akin to despair. How can the place survive, still less thrive, without the stalwarts who have left? The newcomers look wonderfully small. The new status of Junior Middles (or Senior Middles— or, dare we say, even of Seniors) sits uneasily on the shoulders of the newly-promoted. Surely last year's were not so lacking in dignity?

Then there are new monitors, perhaps, one or two of them, somewhat anti-monitorial in outlook but a short six weeks before. But the annual miracle happens. All these fears prove unfounded, and the House really gets along quite well—not gloriously, in our case this term, perhaps, but not at all badly either. Our junior Rugger team lost to a more experienced Rise side, but our own feeling is supported by some neutral experts that the match revealed some promising material among our Juniors. The Senior XV lost in the last minute of the match with Grove after a remarkably even game. Grove likewise beat us on the post in the Work Cup by producing a couple of scholarships on H.S.C. results. Thus we ended term with the same number of cups as we started, though at one time it looked as if even those had been lost, for they disappeared from their shelf. They were speedily recovered, however (from the Grove, of all places) and though nothing was proved it was generally suspected that the culprits were the Debating Society Committee, who were faced with the problem of producing a crime for a mock trial at end of term.

Internal activities have shown much vigour. A knock-out chess competition won by Hunter had a large entry and aroused much interest. The squash ladder was climbed, upwards and downwards, by some twenty people, with Booth at the top when end of term came.

The House Library is now an "open" one in the reading room, and is well patronised. The Hobbies Room equipment has been restored out of the Embellishment Fund, and besides the usual aircraft whose aerial performance is apt to be spectacular but short, has seen the production of a very pleasing model of the "Scillonian", and a good start on a paddle steamer which is ultimately intended to go by steam and is a veritable "Great Eastern" among model ships, being just five feet long. A new (and temporary) hobby emerged during the term in the keeping of pet mice, black and tan variety. The interest of this 12

hobby seems to lie in the battle of wits between the mice, who want to get out, and the owners, who want to keep them in.

This term we lose two more of our already depleted Seniors, as Nicholson and Hunter are leaving. They are both House Colours, and both have rendered great service to the House in many ways; we shall miss their enthusiasm and support, and wish them the best of luck in the future.

THE RISE All our hopes of taking the honours of the rugger season were dashed by the premature arrival of winter, which made the final game impossible The disappointment of not being able to play the final round for the Cup seems greater when one realises that not for many years now have we had such a representation in the four rugger teams of the School. M. G. Goodburn, A. N. Wyatt-Gunning, M. C. M. Lochore, D. T. Simpson, F. D. Browne, and P. D. James all played for the 1st XV. J. B. Annequin, W. J. Burdass, P. G. Taylor, R. Hawkins, and R. J. Kelsey for the seconds; Reid-Smith, Roe, Gudgeon, Dean and Markus for the Colts; and Bolton, Lewis, Moore, J. R., and Ibberson for the Junior Colts. M. G. Goodburn was reawarded his 1st XV Cap, A. N. Wyatt-Gunning did very well as he was awarded his Cap in his first season of playing for the XV. Quite a record. M. C. Lochore and D. T. Simpson were awarded their 1st XV Colours, F. D. Browne his 2nd XV, and E. A. M. Reid-Smith his Colts XV Colours.

In the holiday rugger which followed the end of term, there were several of the 1st XV chosen for the Yorkshire Public Schoolboy trials, and we are indeed proud to congratulate a Risite, A. N. WyattGunning, on being selected to play for Yorkshire against Durham and Wales.

Acting on a suggestion by a member of the House we decided to be original, and equip ourselves with House rugger jerseys. They were bought very much "on the Q.T." so that we should surprise the School when we turned out in them for the House matches. The first match happened to be against School House, and they were so inspired by the sight of them that for fifteen minutes we never moved from our "25". However, after a hard fought tie, and the subsequent replay, we won through, only to be stopped playing the final by the bad weather. F. D. Browne, 'M. C. M. Lochore and D. T. Simpson were awarded their House Colours.

We saw quite a number of new faces among the Juniors at the beginning of the term, but they soon settled down and commandeered the Hobbies Room for their aeromodelling.

P. D. F. James, W. J. Burdass, and D. T. Simpson were appointed House Monitors.

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The Railway Club re-asserted itself after its summer recess under the guidance of D. Coverdale, and is now busy building lines according to the planned lay-out.

An attempt was made to foster more music practice among the House musicians, and soon after the beginning of term a piano was put in the Matron's room. One evening at the end of term, quite a successful sing-song was conducted by the Rise musicians, even though the room was rather crowded.

Finally we had to say goodbye to F. D. Browne, P. Buttrum, and M. A. Watson. We wish them good luck in their future careers.

SCHOOL HOUSE We entered the new school year with high hopes and many resolutions; and although, looking back, it has not been a spectacular term, we claim •to have laid a firm foundation for a year of great promise in every sphere.

Upon our return we were greeted with the disheartening news that Mr. A. E. R. Dodds had been called up again, and, indeed, was already on his way to Korea. In his brief association with the House he showed great enthusiasm for all our activities; we thank him for his many efforts and look forward to his speedy return. In Mr. J. F. Lavender we have found a worthy successor, who has quickly established himself amongst us, and to whom we extend a hearty welcome.

We congratulate Knowlson on bringing back the Headship of the School into the House, and A. N. C. Smith on his School Monitorship.

The new House Monitors, Gray, Hilton, Poole, and Smithson, are also to be congratulated on their appointments.

In games, though we did not achieve any outstanding success, considerable talent has been discovered in the Junior sections of the House, which is a healthy omen for the future. We congratulate Knowlson on his Vice-Captaincy of the School XV, Smith, A. N. C., on his 1st XV Cap and Fairweather and Hilton on their 1st XV Colours; also King on his 2nd XV Colours, Rhead on his Colts Colours, and the many Junior members of the House who secured places in the'unior Colts XV. In the House matches, as seems to be becoming the custom, we held the Rise to a draw in the semi-final of the Senior event, but with a team depleted by injuries, we went down after a gallant struggle in the replay.

In the Junior House match, we lost to a superior Temple team.

After these matches, Driver and Rhead were awarded their House Colours, and Macphers on, who in his first term played extremely well in the Senior House team, his Junior House Colours.

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In the field of mental exertion, the House Chess team were successful in the semi-final against Temple, and we are confident that we shall retain the Cup. The School Play was very nearly a House Play, since we had over half the cast, and with Rogers, Gray, Hilton, Rice, Smith, C. K., and Webster, P. H., we provided respectively the Lady (who was not for burning), the authoritative Humphrey, the mountainous and judicial Tappercoom, the innocent Alizon, the Chaplain, lightheaded and impractical, and the old catarrh-ridden mayor.

As we began the term with a farewell, so do we close with one, and to Knowlson we extend our best wishes for the future, together with our thanks for his many and successful exertions on behalf of the House.

TEMPLE We can pride ourselves on having contributed much to the life of the School in this term. Templars have been prominent in most School activities both in and out of doors. We can, perhaps, find some consolation in this fact for our lack of tangible success in House competitions. While we hope that this order of loyalties will continue, we also hope to be able to gain more success in next term's House events.

New Juniors soon settled down into our routine, and almost before we had time to realise it, we were well into the School term. That classroom work has not been neglected may be deduced from our second position in the Work Cup. We should like to congratulate Bond, Drew and Danton on their success in the December School Certificate.

Temple provided a useful nucleus for the Choir, and we could say much, if only space would permit, on the singing of Good King Wenceslas in the Carol Service. Kershaw, Staines, and Riley displayed commendable histrionic ability in "The Lady's not for Burning", and Robinson, though not appearing on stage, played a not unimportant part in the production. Atkinson assisted in the playing of the interval music. In various School societies Templars have done good work.

1st XV Colours were awarded to Jagger and Ankers, though Kershaw, who was this season's Captain, and Robinson "capped" this achievement. Fawcett, Marshall and White played for the 2nd XV, and the latter was awarded his Colours. Taylor won his Senior Colts Colours, and Herring and Bough also played.

These individual successes augured well for House rugger. However, in spite of a great effort the Junior team were "finally" defeated. The team, especially the forwards, played skilful and robust rugger, and their ability to fight back led to the defeat of School House; and might, with a little more luck, have gained them a victory 15

against Grove, who took their chances well, and held on to their narrow lead. The Senior team went down to a Grove side which showed more determination in defence than our side. House Colours were awarded to White, Herring, and Bough.

Our Chess team lost by 4 boards to 1 against School House, and but for lack of steadiness would have gained more than the one game won by Herring. However, since the Chess Competition is not now being run in a knock-out basis this reverse is not a check-mate. We wish the team luck in the remainder of their encounters.

Indoor activities have been restricted by lack of accommodation, but several members of the House have made use of the Stephenson Room for chess and another (less intellectual) game. A Squash competition was won by Senior, with Fawcett as runner-up. Bond and Barton won the Senior and Junior Divisions respectively of the Table Tennis competition We are sorry to be losing some members of the House this term.

We thank them for their contributions to House activities, and hope to see them again from time to time.

THE CHAPEL The outstanding feature of the Christmas Term is, of course, the Carol Service on the last Sunday. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols this year followed the traditional lines, and the singing of the School was inspiring. The Choir also sang very well, and probably "In dulci jubilo", without which no Carol Service is complete, has never been better sung in the School Chapel.

Earlier in the afternoon the Junior School Ceremony of Carols was held, and was as beautiful as ever; and the simple ceremonial and the singing of the Choirs was most impressive. Both Carol Services were worthy Acts of Worship, and the reading of the Lessons was quite admirable.

Remembrance Sunday was also duly observed, but this year was marked by two innovations. The School wreath of poppies was laid by the Head of the School at the foot of the War Memorial Shrine, where reposes the Roll of Honour, in the Ante-Chapel; and the School, on the original suggestion of Mr. Rhodes, were invited to place their own poppies on the War Memorial, which they did with complete spontaneity immediately after the Service. Wreath and poppies made a significant and beautiful show, and were there until after the following Sunday.

The Junior School Service has continued on Sunday mornings at 11-0 a.m., and only those who have the privilege of being there know how well the Junior School sings, and what an inspiration it is to hear the Creed so well said.

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Over 50 boys began their preparation for Confirmation at the beginning of the term; and, if all goes well, will hope to be presented to the Archbishop on Friday, 9th March.

Mention must be made of the work of the Chapel Monitor, N. M. Hodd, and his band of servers who have been most admirably regular.

Even on the darkest week-day mornings in December hardly a server has missed his turn; and we are most grateful for their regular and devoted help.

C.P.

THE CHOIR The term began with most of last year's Senior members missing

but the recruits soon found their feet and the Choir developed into a

very happy team. We are very glad to welcome Mr. Cummin, who has joined the cantoris tenors in the place of Mr. Piers. We managed to sing an anthem nearly every Sunday and eight anthems in one term (including three new ones) is a great achievement.

The following anthems were sung :Lord for Thy tender mercies' sake—Farrant.

Thou visited the earth—Greene. *0 come ye servants of the Lord—Tye. *Hide not thou thy face from us—Farrant.

Nothing is here for tears (with School)—Vaughan-Williams.

What are these that glow from afar—Gray. *God be in my head—Walford Davies.

Blessed be the God and Father—S. S. Wesley. * First performance in Chapel.

The term ended, as usual, with the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, which once again proved to be a very impressive service.

The congregation is to be especially congratulated on their singing.

The soloists, after one or two shaky starts, proved themselves to be worthy of their selection. The service consisted of the following carols and hymns :*Once in Royal David's City : tune Irby, reharmonised by Dr. Mann.

*0 little town of Bethlehem.

King Jesus hath a garden. *God rest you merry, gentlemen.

Joseph and The Angel : music by R. R. Terry. *While Shepherds watched : with descant by Alan Gray.

Whence is that goodly fragrance : arr. C. H. Kitson. *Puer Nobis. *Shepherds in the field abiding.

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*The first Nowell.

In Dulci Jubilo : R. L. de Pearsatt. *Good King Wenceslas. *0 come all ye faithful. *Hark the herald Angels sing. *With the School.

N.M.H.

THE LIBRARY Librarian: L. BURGESS, Esq. Library Monitors: W. J. Burdass, D. G. Hilton, E. Robinson, M. W. Senior, S. H. Storey.

The main addition to the Library this term has been not one of literature but that of a new coat of paint. It was administered during the holidays after the entire collection of nearly four thousand books had been removed. This arduous task was accomplished only by considerable toil on the part of the Library Monitors, but the sight of the Library, resplendent in its newly acquired coat of blue, completely justified their labours, and dispelled any doubts as to whether the upheaval had been worthwhile. The books have all been replaced in their correct positions, and the Library is running as smoothly as ever.

An important innovation this term has been the acquisition for the Library of a daily copy of "The Times". It is hoped that many who would otherwise never have the opportunity of reading the greatest of our national newspapers will take advantage of its provision.

A large number of reference books have been returned after a long absence with the binders, and are once again available to the School. In addition, for the benefit of the ever-increasing numbers that are using the Library, the following range of new books (including a large French section) have been added :— Boswell's London Journal (1761-3)—ed. F. A. Pottle.

Prefaces to Shakespeare—H. Granville-Barker.

4th Leaders from "The Times".

Teach yourself History of English Literature. Vols. I-VI—ed. P. Westland.

The Peoples of Europe—Fleure.

The British Overseas—C. E. Carrington.

Habitat, Economy and Society—C. D. Forde.

Principles of Economic Geography—R. N. Rudmose Brown.

Climatology—W. G. Kendrew.

North America—Jones and Bryan.

South America—E. W. Stranahan.

Africa—W. Fitzgerald.

France—P. Maillaud.

France—E. E. Evans.

L'Avare--Moliere.

Les Femmes Savantes—Moliere.

Le Malade Imaginaii

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Britannicus (two copies)—Racine.

Lettres sur les Anglais—Voltaire.

Polyeucte--Corneille.

Le Cid—Corneille.

Ruy Blas—V. Hugo.

Hernani—V. Hugo.

Ursule Mirouet—H. de Balzac.

Le Jeu de l'Amour et du Hasard—E. Pellissier.

Les Poetes Francais du XIX Siecle—A. Auzas.

Voltaire—Ritchie.

Three Plays—A. de Musset.

French Short Stories—T. B. Rudmose-Brown.

Select Fables—La Fontaine.

The World of Science—Sherwood Taylor.

A Textbook of General Physics—G. R. Voakes.

Teach yourself Rugby Football—F. N. S. Creek.

Steps to First Class Rugger—G. de la Condamine.

D.G.H.

THE CURIA After such a good start in the Summer Term, our meetings this term were rather disappointing; the reason, no doubt, being the interference of other out-of-school activities, but, despite this, it was felt that we might reasonably have had more than two meetings and one outside visit.

The first meeting was of a business nature and was attended by 14 new members who had been elected by the 4 existing members. At this meeting a Chairman (M. E. Kershaw) was elected, together with a Secretary (E. Robinson), both of whom hold office for one term.

Also on the agenda were the arrangements for future meetings.

On 6th November a party visited the monthly City Council meeting at the Guildhall. A point of interest at this meeting was that, although there is an overwhelming right-wing majority in the Council, the views of the individual Councillors were often controversial and this shows that fortunately party politics have not entered too far into local affairs, at least in York.

Our last meeting was the highlight of the term, for Doctor Read came to talk to the Society on "Modern Art". Having seen many examples of modern art we were not a little apprehensive of what mysteries were to be disclosed during the course of the evening, but our apprehension was soon allayed once Dr. Read had started. He used as a basis for his talk a number of lantern slides which unfortunately were in black and white and therefore less expressive than if they had ben in colour. While our speaker could not hope to cover the whole of this immense subject in so short a time, at least it was opened up for us and we are now able to look at a modern picture with a little understanding and even (perhaps) tell whether it is upside down or not !

E.R.

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THE DEBATING SOCIETY It was, to say the least, with some trepidation that the Society embarked upon what in retrospect may be described as a most successful term. For, at the start of the new school year, prospects indeed looked gloomy, and the scales seemed weighted against us. At the last meeting of the Society, in March, the attendance had sunk to a mere thirty; although, of this number, many were fine speakers, and the standard of debating was high. Now, many of this nucleus had left, and practically all of the more eloquent had resumed their seats for the last time, at any rate in our Society. So it will be agreed that our fears were justified, and we were not, therefore, anticipating a particularly good term, although if the proverb "silence is golden" were accepted, it promised to be a most prosperous one.

It is most gratifying, therefore, to be able to report that the Society is flourishing and enjoying a popularity, perhaps unique in its history.

We have discovered many members from all sections of the School, who are willing to stand up and voice their own humble (and occasionally irrelevant) opinions, and if their philosophy is not as abstruse or their oratory as eloquent as some might hope, it does show that the Society is in a very healthy state and can look forward to a rosy future. In the coming term, it must be our policy to try to raise the standard of debating as high as it was last year, and even higher; and with the considerable talent at our disposal that lies dormant or barely roused in so many members, this objective does not seem wholly unattainable.

The Secretary has calculated, after much mathematical manipulation and many sleepless nights, that the average attendance this term has been about 125. One has not far to look for the reason for this phenomenal increase over last year's figure, and we realise that many flock to our meeting rather than attend the counter-attraction of another gathering, held simultaneously—preparation. We have no objection to harbouring these fugitives if they wish to shelter beneath the benign countenance of our Chairman rather than expose themselves to the harsh glare emanating from the duty monitor's steely eye—that is, so long as they sit quietly, and listen intelligently : we do not expect them to appear completely enraptured by the proceedings.

The Committee, however, after considering the matter at great length, have decided to take an unprecedented step and limit our membership.

Any member, however, who has attended our meetings with any sincerity will find no difficulty in obtaining membership—far be it from us to convert the Society into a "closed shop", and "open" meetings will be held at least once a term.

Let us pass now to our activities during the past term. For the opening debate it was felt that a popular topic was essential to induce as many as possible to attend. M. E. Kershaw therefore rose to

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propose "That the present low standard of British sport is due to professionalism, and the fact that we are a nation of spectators".

With E. Robinson seconding, the main points of the proposition were the great shortage of training facilities, the over-commercialisation of sport, and the general lack of participation by the public at large.

In reply, Mr. Wiseman, seconded by R. M. Hodgson, contended that professionalism had contributed a great deal towards the improvement of athletic standards, and they questioned whether our standards were as low as had been made out. It was pointless to expect the general public to participate in sports when the great majority had little or nothing to contribute. They finally succeeded in having the motion rejected by 70 votes to 57.

The next meeting was in a more humorous vein, when Mr. Rhodes proposed "That Columbus went too far". In attempting to show that America's contribution to civilisation was purely materialistic, with little moral value, he mentioned and heartily condemned jazz, chewing-gum, the cinema, and tobacco—and he loathed the Yankee brag.

D. G. Hilton, opposing, took a less trivial view of the matter, and reviewed America's contribution to the world through the ages, from the beginning of her history when she had opened her gates to the persecuted of every nation, up to the present day, when she was our bulwark against the East, restoring us to our feet with Marshall Aid. M. C. M. Lochore, seconding for the proposition, not to be outdone in the light-hearted vein, spoke of the American citizen's character, and concluded that he must be on the verge of insanity (we refer to the American, not Lochore).

W. B. Powell, speaking fourth, concentrated on hard facts and mentioned the numerous raw materials and products America exported to Great Britain. On being thrown open to the House the debate started in a lively mood, but degenerated into an inquiry on the merits of chewing-gum, and the motion was subsequently rejected by 95 votes to 29.

Our third meeting was held on 4th November, and, in anticipation of the morrow, J. H. Chilman asked us to re-assert "That this House is proud of its association with Guy Fawkes". In an eloquent speech he traced the history of the Gunpowder Plot, and of Fawkes himself, and on religious grounds justified Fawkes' actions. The case, he said, was analogous to that of Cardinal Mindzenty; both were brave men, willing to die for high ideals.

Opposing, Mr. Cummin claimed Fawkes was a scoundrel, guilty of high treason, and suitably punished. He, too, drew an analogy between Fawkes and, not 'Mindzenty, but a Communist agitator; both were extremists and blind fanatics.

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A. W. Driver, seconding the proposition, regretted the failure of the plot, entertaining the not unimaginative hope that a change in gavernment then might have led to a change today.

A. P. Buttrum, for the opposition, thought that this was clearly a case of much ado about nothing. An insignificant historical event had been seized upon merely as an excuse for a pyrotechnical display. The ensuing discussion became a trifle irrelevant, and the exorbitant price of fireworks became the subject of many lengthy discourses. The motion was ultimately rejected by 72 votes to 52.

At our next meeting, M. E. Kershaw, seconded by H. P. G. Shaw, proposed "That the present system of education fits a man neither for his work nor for his leisure". Their main attack was to criticize the system as catering only for the average boy, and as attempting to level all out to that standard. They were also dissatisfied with the University entrance system, and with the general lack of sports facilities at State schools.

In reply, the opposition, led by Mr. Craven and seconded by C. D. King, showed how, under the present system, technical education had spread, and more adult educational institutes had been provided.

They denied that the brighter boy was held back, and claimed that specialisation at too early an age was now prevented; indeed, our system was the envy of every nation. After being thrown open to the House, the motion was, for the first time this term, carried, the voting being 69 for, 57 against.

Finally, the last meeting of the term was held in the form of a Trial as held at an Assize Court. M. J. F. Everitt was charged ". . . that he did feloniously misappropriate from a shelf in the Manor House, two silver cups. . ." and a large pile of circumstantial evidence seemed to indicate his guilt. 'M. B. Markus, Counsel for the Prosecution, and R. J. Kelsey, Counsel for the Defence, crossexamined their many witnesses with a thoroughness and a lack of restraint that would have been the envy of any King's Counsel, and E. Robinson presided over the somewhat lively proceedings with a truly judicial air. Other reputations may have been damaged, but that of the prisoner was wholly untarnished, and Everitt was gloriously vindicated—although as he left the courtroom, his halo seemed perhaps to have slipped a little.

So much for last term : as we stand on the threshold of the next. let us resolve that it shall be equally successful. And let us solemnly swear the Burgessian oath—We shall open our mouths wide : very wide and very often.

D.G.H.

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THE SCHOOL PLAY "THE LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING"

By Christopher Fry "In the past I wanted to be hung. It was worth while being hung to be a hero, seeing that life was not really worth living." So said a convict who confessed falsely to a murder, in February, 1947; and, insofar as the story of Christopher Fry's play matters, that is the story.

Thomas Mendip tries to get himself hanged for a murder he did not commit, in the small market town of Cool Clary "in 1400 either more or less or exactly". The attempt to achieve notoriety brings Thomas Mendip into the house of the Mayor, and into touch with various members of the Mayor's household; and especially he meets, unexpectedly, Jennet Jourdemayne, who is believed to be a witch, but who is "not for burning". But it is not the story, and certainly not the minor episodes in it, which makes this play so intensely interesting.

The author is one of two successful Christian playwrights at present writing for the London theatre, and it is a very long time since that has happened, and his play is written with poetic imagination and with sparkling wit. This play achieved a very considerable success on the London stage, and was received with acclamation on its recent production in New York. The lines are packed with utterly unexpected and poetic metaphors; and the wit is, at times, extremely subtle. Indeed, anyone who wishes to enjoy this play to the full is strongly advised either to read the play first, or else to see it more than once. The play seems better each time one sees it, and there are not many modern plays of which that could be said.

The very merits of Christopher Fry's writing make his play a difficult one to produce and to act. There is little or no dramatic action, and the lines are difficult enough to learn and very difficult to "get across" to an audience. Extremely good diction, exquisite timing, and superb quickness on cues are necessary if the play is to be fully appreciated. But the play was a success, let there be no doubt about that. It was said during rehearsals this year that Mr. Burgess could get talent out of wood. Certainly it was no light task to produce this play with inexperienced actors on so small a stage; and rumour, a lying jade if not a witch, says that a large number of cigarettes were for burning before this excellent result was achieved. But not even Mr. Burgess could have produced this play without a tremendous amount of hard work and co-operation from his players.

The chief responsibility rested on M. E. Kershaw as Thomas Mindip, and he rose to the occasion most admirably. Kershaw made full use of a very nice speaking voice and said his words beautifully : and he used so much larger a compass in his voice than anyone else —with perhaps one exception—either this year or last, that it was a real pleasure to listen to him. This was a really good performance, and he was supported by C. V. Roberts as Jennet Jourdemayne, the 23

witch. This is a very difficult part for a boy to play, and the most striking thing about Robert's acting was the sincerity of his playing.

His voice was somewhat monotonous; but, especially in his long scene with Thomas Mendip in Act 2, he held his audience and he was at his best then. It was a courageous and on the whole convincing performance.

P. L. Bardgett played Margaret Devize, the sister of the Mayor and the mother of Nicholas and Humphrey, with real spirit and even gusto. He had a lot of the fussy housewife about him, and his voice and diction, as one might expect from a choral scholar of King's College School, Cambridge, were very good. This was a most promising performance, as was that of A. D. Staines as Nicholas Devize. The outstanding feature of Staines' performance—a truly remarkable first appearance—was his timing, and he seldom missed a point in some excellent lines. As his brother, Humphrey Devize, G. P. Gray was admirably contrasted. He was rather stilted in his movements, but he spoke his lines well and improved considerably in the last performance.

P. H. Webster as Hebble Tyson, the Mayor, gave an impression of a fussy bureaucrat, and yet possibly handicapped himself by using an unnatural note in his normally good speaking voice. The result was that he hardly dared to change the note, and so his interpretation tended to be literally monotonous : but it was a very good effort.

D. G. Hilton, a Justice, "as sober as a judge, albeit somewhat on circuit", seemed to enjoy himself thoroughly and communicated a good deal of that enjoyment to the audience. This was quite a good piece of acting. Matthew Skipps, the man Thomas Mendip asserted he had murdered, makes only a very brief appearance towards the end of Act 3, and very nearly steals the whole play. I. G. Cobham, as this somewhat intoxicated rag and bone man, very nearly stole it too.

The author has given him some lovely lines, and if on the first night Cobham slightly over-acted the part, he sobered down subsequently, and did his one scene well. C. K. Smith was a very pleasant Chaplain, more perhaps in love with his lyre than with his duties as domestic Chaplain to the Mayor; but that was what the author intended.

Richard, the orphaned clerk, found abandoned as a baby by a Priest in a poor box in a church, has no very clearly defined character in the play, and G. W. Riley found it perhaps rather hard going to bring the part to life. Nor does Christopher Fry seem to have endowed Alizon Eliot with any decisive characteristics. She is to marry Humphrey Devize and therefore Nicholas wants her, but she decides on her own for the orphaned clerk. M. I. L. Rice did as much as could be expected in a somewhat colourless role, and looked the part and spoke and moved on the stage in a way suggesting distinct promise when he gets a bit older.

The setting, despising architectural incongruity, was admirable : and Mr. Howat and his team are much to be congratulated : as indeed are all those who laboured behind the scenes.

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Mr. Waine had composed some very pleasant music for this production—another labour of love. Perhaps it was a little monotonous and something altogther livelier might have been more suitable : but it was tuneful and very pleasing and was admirably played by Mr. Stevens (viola) and J. Ford (flute) and R. B. Atkinson (piano). Where your correspondent was sitting Ford's flute was sometimes almost inaudible and it was a pity he was so masked by the piano : but the balance may well have sounded better elswhere in the Hall.

This production was a success, there can be no doubt about that; and both play and acting were of a higher standard than last year.

Having tasted the joys of Christopher Fry, is it too much to hope we may see the same author's "Death of the First Born"—a play about the Exodus—before very long?

C.P.

"THE LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING" (14TH, 15TH AND 16TH DECEMBER, 1950) CHARACTERS (In the order of their appearance) RICHARD,

... an orphaned clerk a discharged soldier ...

G. W. RILEY M. E. KERSHAW M. L. RICE A. G. D. STAINES P. L. BARDGETT G. P. GRAY p. H. WEBSTER C. V. ROBERTS C. K. SMITH D. G. HILTON I. G. COBHAM

THOMAS MENDIP, ALIZON ELIOT

NICHOLAS DEVIZE

mother of Nicholas ... brother of Nicholas the Mayor

MARGARET DEVIZE,

HUMPHREY DEVIZE, HEBBLE TYSON,

JENNET JOURDEMAYNE

...

THE CHAPLAIN

EDWARD TAPPERCOOM,

a Justice

MATTHEW SKIPPS

SCENE A room in the house of Hebble Tyson, Mayor of the small market town of Cool Clary TIME 1400, either more or less or exactly THE PLAY PRODUCED BY LESLIE BURGESS THE SETTING DESIGNED BY

A. T.

HOWAT

(Some Opinions) The presentation of Christopher Fry's comedy, of which our official account is printed above, evoked an unusual amount of comment.

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criticized the choice on the score of the play's unsuitability and unintelligibleness. In the circumstances the publication of a selection from several letters received may be of interest.

We give first a personal letter received by the Producer from Mr. Norman Hoult, Producer of the York Repertory Company :— THEATRE ROYAL, YORK.

15th December.

Dear Mr. Burgess, My most grateful thanks for a most delightful evening, and my sincerest congratulations to yourself, the entire cast, and all concerned on a really splendid and remarkable achievement, of which you may well be proud.

A difficult thing to tackle is "The Lady's not for burning"--but right gallantly was it tackled from the word "go". The setting was excellent (dead right), the pace was there, and the urgency was there. and the quieter passages were given their full value. A particular point which impressed me was the timing : the boys knew where the laughs should come, and come they did—and were never trodden on.

I think a special word of praise should go to the "ladies' ! They were splendid and got the real spirit of the play, as, indeed, did all; I loved the enthusiasm and attack.

I do thank and congratulate you and all most heartily and sincerely.

Yours sincerely, NORMAN HOULT.

Our next is from a visitor, unconnected with the School, to the first performance on the Thursday :— . .. The setting was beautifully simple and effective, and the one outstanding virtue was the clear diction of every one of the players.

One could hear every word without strain, and many a mumbling professional cast might well have learnt a lesson in their own technique.

CC

Of individual performances, the best was Nicholas. He used his face and had a nice sense of character and comedy. Next, I think, was Jennet, who has a beautiful voice, and used it with meaning. He conveyed beautifully so many undertones of emotion. To me he suggested what The Dark Lady of the Sonnets might have been.

I hope your courage will inspire others to venture beyond the commonplace. . ."

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Lastly, to reflect all shades of opinion, we print the following from a correspondent who wishes (reasonably enough) to remain anonymous :— ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

14th December, 1950.

The Editors of "The Peterite."

Dear Sirs, It is with trepidation and indignation freely intermingled that I send you my complaint. I hope that you will publish my views (with, of course, all the spelling mistakes corrected). I am a simple, unassuming person, and I want to know why I, and so many other suckers, have to sit through the sort of play which has become a habit of the St. Peter's Players. Last year, we had some specious nonsense, a very bad German play which gained nothing when translated into English. This year we are treated to a jumbled mass of words, the better lines of which had to be cut out owing to their obscenity. I still can't understand what wasn't cut out—and don't much want to.

Now if the play is really terribly clever, and I am just a dumb egg who has got to be educated, there is some excuse for it. But then the audience is composed very largely of dumb eggs like me and I don't believe that one boy in twenty or, dare I suggest it, one master, one fond parent or one friend of the School in twenty understood what it was all about. The play has passed over our heads, and I don't see why we should have to suffer in silence whilst the intelligentsia goes into raptures. Surely it is a waste of everyone's time and energy to produce such a play, and a nice low-brow thriller would be (a) of far more interest to the audience, (b) of far greater educational value since both audience and players would understand what it was all about, (c) far better done by an inexperienced cast, and (d) far better advertisement value for the School.

This is surely a reasonable view even if the play outpoints Bill Shakespeare in every act. In my opinion, however, and I reckon that I am entitled to an opinion as much as any other literary critic, the whole play is suppurating drivel from the word "go". The author has taken in a lot of people who are bigger fools than I. The play is like the futuristic picture made by the haphazard daubings of a donkey's tail, which is said to have been praised by eminent art critics. There just isn't anything to puzzle over and, if the keyword to Julius Caesar is "smile" or 'Macbeth is "sleep", then the keyword to this masterpiece is just—"bolony".

Yours faithfully.

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In the light of the direct conflict of opinion revealed in the above correspondence we felt that we should invite the observations of Mr. Burgess on the outspoken strictures contained in the last letter.

Mr. Burgess has, of course, for some ten years, produced and been largely responsible for the selection of the School plays. He writes as follows :— To the Editor of "The Peterite."

Dear Sir, Thank you for permitting me to see the letter from "One of the unenlightened", though I despair at the outset of the task of lightening his darkness—particularly as I understand that the anonymous writer, though giving his address as "St. Peter's School, is not one of the boys. (This should be said in fairness to the boys, who, in general, are at least conscious of their need of enlightenment). It is notoriously impossible to explain to the blind what it is like to see, and therein is the essence of the divergence between your correspondent, who considers "The Lady's Not For Burning" "bolony" (which I take to be a word of disapproval), and myself, who believe that it is one of the comparatively few worth-while modern plays.

I should be inclined to leave it at that, were it not that this letter (by an unknown hand) contains certain misconceptions which are not entirely matters of opinion. Your correspondent (whoever he may be) argues that not one boy in twenty understood what the play was about. Granted, though doubted. But the School Plays are not presented to the boys, except incidentally at the dress rehearsal. They are official occasions when adult audiences of parents and friends are invited to see the best the School can do in the realm of dramatic art.

The plays are not intended as diversions for the School any more than are, say, the official performances of the Musical Society. If they were, I should certainly take your unnamed correspondent's advice and prefer "The Ghost Train" to "Macbeth"; and no doubt Mr. Waine would readily relinquish Bach and do his best with songs about Red Nosed Reindeers and Puddy Tats. No, Sir, your correspondent (whoever he is) has got it all wrong. St. Peter's School aspires to some culture, at any rate among its senior boys, and must not be judged by the mentality of the lowest form in St. Olave's. I, myself, am fantastically (and thankfully) ignorant of the world of science; but I shall not therefore demand that the forthcoming School Science Exhibition consist of the simpler conjuring tricks or only of exhibits within the compass of my own meagre understanding. My colleagues will no doubt stage the very latest photo-electric miracles, and, though I shall not understand them, I shall have the grace to admit that, within limits of their own somewhat curious ambitions, they are doing the right thing.

Your correspondent, Sir (whoever he may be), "reckons that he is entitled to an opinion as much as any other literary critic". If we

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delete the word "other" (or, alternatively "literary"), the claim is undoubtedly just. But what are we to make of his opinion that a play's educational value is proportionate to its ready intelligibility to audience and players. Presumably the syllabus in English Literature should prescribe, not "Hamlet" or "King Lear" (by William Shakespeare), which are hard to understand, but "Worm's Eye View", which has attracted charabanc parties to a London theatre for four or five years and calls for no intellectual effort whatsoever, and must therefore be of terrific cultural significance.

Nor do I think that your unknown correspondent is on very safe ground when he says that. a "nice low-brow thriller" would be better done by an inexperienced cast. "Thrillers", like farce, call for considerable technique for even passably convincing performance, and no doubt your readers can recall many instances of inexperienced players setting out to present the former and inadvertently producing the latter. As to the last argument that a low-brow play would be "far better advertisement value to the School", the writer (whoever he may be) might ponder well the desirability of publicising St. Peter's School as a refuge for "dumb eggs" and the sons of "dumb eggs".

Finally, I am credibly informed that my unknown assailant launched his thunderbolts of censure on the provocation of a cursory reading of the first act of the play, carefully refraining from witnessing even a small portion of a live performance. Oh, Mr. Cooper (whoever you may be) !

Perhaps, before I close, I may be allowed to say a few words about my own interpretation of Mr. Fry's undoubtedly difficult play.

"The Lady's Not For Burning" is set in 1400 or thereabouts, but it could equally well have been played in bowler hats. For it is, I believe, sheer allegory (as allegorical as "Pilgrim's Progress"), and its message is for today. Thomas Mendip, back from the wars and disillusioned with the world to which he has returned (as so many are today) finds life not worth living; the Mayor surely stands for the too familiar bureaucracy ("have you filled in the necessary forms?"); the Justice symbolizes the Law ("I know for instance that Beauty is not an absolute . . . but the Law's about as absolute an absolute as—"); the Chaplain represents the Church, ready and willing to help but perhaps a little ineffective ("I know I am not a thinking man. I feel a good deal, but that's no help to you"); Margaret Devize fits neatly into that very modern category, the housewife, concerned only with her family and the smooth running of her home ("What on earth have world affairs to do with anything?"); Alizon and Richard I take to personify youthful hopes as yet undimmed by the realities of a harsh world; and so on. Jennet Jourdemayne is surely Mr. Fry's own answer to it all. She is the symbol of that Beauty, misunderstood and persecuted by ignorance and indifference, which alone can compensate for the rottenness of this cracked world, and which, as the play ends, makes life worth living for Thomas Mendip.

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That is. I believe, the pattern and significance of the play. It is what I tried to present in our School production—whether with any success, I do not know. Certainly I agree with the view of the official "Peterite" critic that a single reading or the witnessing of one performance is not enough for a full appreciation of the beauty, wit, and irony of Christopher Fry's masterpiece : and I was well aware from the beginning that our effort was doomed to be inadequate.

But, at any rate, we tried.

That is what I would pass on to "One of the Unenlightened".

Try. 'In magnis et voluisse sat est". The good things of life are not attained without effort.

Your obedient servant, LESLIE BURGESS.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY The Society has enjoyed a greatly increased popularity this term, as shown by the extremely good attendances at every meeting. The weekly gramophone recitals were re-started with such great success that a decision to discontinue them, due to the erection of the stage in Big Hall, was reversed by public demand. In all, eight recitals were held, as follows :— 5th Oct. D. G. Hilton—Spanish Music.

12th Oct. D. A. Haxby—Vocal Music.

19th Oct. J. M. Smithson—Brahms Programme.

26th Oct. J. T. Ankers—Dvorak Programme.

2nd Nov. J. N. T. Howat—Saint Saens Programme.

9th Nov. E. Robinson—Handel Programme.

16th Nov. G. B. Pullan—Beethoven Programme.

23rd Nov. J. N. T. Howat—Elgar Programme.

On 14th October, a Concert was given by Dr. Harold Royle (baritone) and the Music Staff, and, on 18th November, an illustrated Lecture on "The Concerto" was delivered by J. T. Ankers and D. G. Hilton. Both were extremely well attended, and reports appear below.

Rehearsals began this term for Bach's St. Matthew Passion which will be presented in Chapel on Good Friday.

MUSICAL SOCIETY CONCERT SATURDAY, 14TH OCTOBER, 1950 The concert was held in Big Hall, and the programme consisted of four groups of songs by Dr. Harold Royle (baritone), interspersed with instrumental items by the School Music Staff, Mr. F. Waine and Mr. E. A. Wicks (piano) and Mr. G. W. Stevens (violin).

Dr. Royle began with a set of three Elizabethan love-songs, 30

historically the earliest of his songs. He introduced them (as he did each group) with a short talk on their place in English music, and he spoke of the work of Dr. Fellowes, who had been mainly responsible for the re-introduction of much of this long-forgotten music. Dr. Royle's voice has power and good tone, and he pleasingly brought out the fragrance and the plaintive beauty of these songs.

Mr. Waine and Mr. Wicks followed with a spirited rendering of the 1st Movement of Mozart's Sonata in D for two pianos. The mutual understanding between them produces an excellent ensemble, and they played with the polish and technique that we have come to expect from them.

For his second group, Dr. Royle sang three Lieder. He showed how adaptable his voice can be by catching equally well the sprightly humour of Vergebliches Standchen, the nostalgic calm of Nacht and Triume, and the jogging lilt of Fussreise. Mr. Stevens and Mr. Waine then gave a performance of the 1st and 2nd movements from Cesar Franck's Sonata for Violin and Piano, and, with artistic phrasing, exactly conveyed the delicacy and the haunting mood of what must rank as one of Franck's greatest works. '

The next group consisted of three of George Butterworth's songs from "The Shropshire Lad". To attempt to compose music which would do full justice to the beauty of A. E. Housman's poetry is a task requiring courage; for the melody must completely capture the mood Housman so carefully creates by his every syllable. Butterworth, however, has been not only courageous but successful; and eminently so, since if anything his music increases the intense aesthetic satisfaction that Houseman induces. Dr. Royle gave a good interpretation of his three songs, and most important of all, his words were clear. He was followed by the two pianists playing Milhaud's frolic (for that is surely the only way it can be described), Brazileira from Scaramouche. This was one of the most popular pieces of the evening, and they romped through it with the full vigour and zest for which it calls. As its name implies, it is in Latin American idiom, and is rich in the colour and rhythm of that country. By unanimous request they raced through it again, and although at one point one piano seemed to be a short head in front, even so the result was a tie (as we knew it would be) !

For his last song group, Dr. Royle chose three typical songs from the light operas of Sullivan and German. He began with the "Sentry's Song" from "Iolanthe", followed by the lesser known Arac's Song from "Princess Ida", and he closed the evening with the rousing West Country Lad from "Merrie England".

The very large audience accorded all the performers an enthusiastic reception, and our thanks are especially due to Dr. Royle for so pleasingly entertaining us.

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JOINT LECTURE, "THE CONCERTO"

By J. T. Ankers and D. G. Hilton On Saturday, 18th November, Ankers and Hilton delivered an interesting lecture on the growth of the Concerto. Illustrations were provided by gramophone records played on the School amplifier (operated on this, as on most occasions this year, by J. N. T. Howat).

The Science Lecture Theatre was chosen for the meeting and it was comfortably filled by a representative audience drawn from all parts of the School.

Anker's task was, in a sense, the more difficult, for he dealt with the earlier composers, Cimaroso, Corelli and J. S. Bach, whose works were unfamiliar to the majority of his audience. But he had obviously prepared his subject so well, and had chosen his illustrations from among such attractive examples of his period, that he had no difficulty in carrying his audience with him. He is to be congratulated on this.

Hilton's task was, superficially, the more easy, for in presenting us with well-worn favourites like the Haydn Trumpet Concerto, the Romance from the Mozart D minor Piano Concerto, to say nothing of the finale of the Beethoven Violin Concerto, the Tchaikovski and the Grieg, he was assured of pleasing all his listeners. But with more careful selection of what he had to say, he might have succeeded in illuminating our affection for these masterpieces with some more facts on the occasion or manner of their composition.

Howat is to be congratulated on having the right side of the right record unobtrusively ready at the right time, and Hilton on the excellent organisation of the evening's activities.

THE SCIENCE SOCIETY President: E. K. ROBINSON, Esq., B.Sc. Hon. Secretary: J. M. BOOTH.

The system whereby the Committee was chosen has been altered this term, two representatives now being nominated by each House.

Five meetings were held this term. The first was held on 23rd September. Mr. Robinson was in the chair and four films were shown.

The first was divided into two parts : The first concerned the piledriver and showed how the modern type has replaced the old one, which had many heavy accessories. The new type is petrol driven whilst the old one was driven by steam. The second, entitled "Asdic", showed us how sound waves have been adapted from their original use of searching for submarines to the more peaceful pursuit of detecting shoals of fish. It works on the echo system.

The second film was about Sheepdog Trials. It showed us the progress of one dog through all the trial. The next film enabled us to 32

see how the giant trees of some Australian forests are cut down. We followed the stages of the tree until it finished up as small planks.

The last film illustrated Canberra, the capital of Australia. We saw how Canberra was planned, and then we were shown many activities and places of interest of the town as it is today.

The second meeting was held on 7th October, when Mr. Robinson gave a talk entitled : "An Evening with the Microscope". He showed a film strip which contained topics of varied interests. Mr. Crews, who was in the chair, prepared some slides, and everyone was able to have a look at a number of specimens under the miscroscope.

On 28th October Mr. Ping gave an illustrated talk on Fungi. He showed us a few of his large collection of lantern slides. He endeavoured to show us which were edible and which were not. He pointed out, however, that the only sure way of learning was to take a walk with someone who could point out the differences to you.

Mr. Ping answered several questions at the conclusion of his talk. Mr. Rucklidge was in the chair.

On 1 1 th November Dr. J. S. Dudgeon gave a talk entitled "A Swiss Holiday". By means of excellent coloured slides he traced his journey from York until he left Switzerland. We saw slides of Interlaken, the Jungfrau, chair-railways, glaciers. He also showed us a slide of the spot where much of the film "Scott of the Antarctic" was taken. More slides followed of scenes from the South, of Lugano and Como, which show more Italian character. Dr. Dudgeon gave us a very brilliant description of all the places he visited, and we all went away knowing much more about the scenes and inhabitants of Switzerland than previously. Mr. Le Tocq, was in the chair.

The last meeting of the term was held on 2nd December. We were unable to have our planned meeting and Chilman and Bird kindly agreed to fill the breach at short notice. They both gave excellent talks :— (i) J. H. Chilman gave a talk on Anesthetics. He outlined their discovery and traced their development up to the present day. With the aid of diagrams he showed us the closed and half-closed systems for administering the anaesthetic. An experiment was performed with a hamster as the victim. However, it proved to be particularly robust, and it did not succumb to the nitrous oxide.

(ii) J. R. Bird gave a talk entitled "The Principle and Practice of Oology". He commenced by giving a brief description of the hobby.

Bird went on to explain why eggs have different shapes and colours. for example, white eggs are found in dark holes, where colouring would be of no value. The audience then came and looked at the boxes of eggs which Bird had carefully prepared. Explanatory notes were given with each box. Mr. Jeffs was in the chair.

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A VISIT TO THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE On 21st November, 1950, a party of boys representing the Science Society visited the Telephone Exchange in Lendal.

On arrival we split into two parties; one party went round the Automatic Section, whilst the other party went round the Manual Section. At half time we changed round.

In the Automatic Section we saw how the lines from all parts of the city terminated in a mass of wires. We saw how, by a simple process, any given number dialled was found. One selector dealt with the 1,000's digit, another selector with the 100's digit, and so on until the correct number was obtained. This number was then automatically contacted.

The Manual Section was divided into a number of panels, each with one operator, who could, if necessary, deal with the whole of the city. However, when the Exchange is busy all the panels are in use.

We next saw the power plant of the Exchange, which consists of many banks of accumulators. Here we were shown also a Mercury Vapour rectifier. The accumulators enable the Exchange to carry on even if there is a power cut. York is an amplifying station for all calls from London to the North.

Among the other numerous processes explained to us was the 999 system. A red light flashes on as soon as this number is dialled. The operator gives this call preference over all others. If any part of the whole vast machinery goes wrong a warning bell rings, and the fault is quickly repaired.

Several of our members showed interest in "back dialling". Our guides, however, refused to comment on this subject.

Though the whole Exchange appeared to function very efficiently, it was pointed out to us that, in actual fact, the Exchange was about 30 years out of date, and was soon to be replaced.

On leaving we all agreed that it had been an interesting and instructive visit. A vote of thanks was proposed to Mr. Smith, the Traffic Manager, and Mr. Elstree-Wilson, the Chief Engineer, who had conducted the two parties round the Exchange.

THE FILM SOCIETY If "Stagecoach" was the first "Western" to be shown to the Society, it was at least a "Western" with a difference. Directed by John Ford, the story of the stagecoach's journey across the wastes of Arizona was treated in an adult manner and the film had much to commend it.

Chief credit must go to the cameraman for the many long "shots" that conveyed the sense of travel, and some cloud compositions were a delight to the eye : there was, perhaps, some decline to melodramatic 34

levels at the end, and too often the picture was badly lit, a common fault with "arty" directors.

Pabst's famous silent film "The White Hell of Pity Palu" proved surprisingly popular despite an unsatisfactory cut at the end : the building up of a situation by purely visual effects was often slow in the silent days, but in the hands of a master it could be most moving and effective.

The third programme was a substitute for a French film that failed to appear; there were two travel films from the American Embassy, one on New Jersey in colour and one on the North West; the colour film was the more popular, but the other was technically far and away the better film. "Woodland Ways" was a charming animal film, made in Siberia, and there was an amusing commentary by E. V. H. Emmett.

Two Silly Symphonies rounded off an unexpectedly entertaining evening.

There is not a deal to say about "Sitting Pretty", a competent commercial film with a style of humour that is funny at least on first acquaintance; being more sophisticated than the usual offering, it proved more acceptable to the older members of the Society.

An encouraging development this season has been the increasing number of day boarders who have thought it worth while to stay on for these showings; boarders we expect to be keen to attend, but when others stay behind we take it that we have something positive to offer.

F.J.W.

BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY This term the "Mountpark" has completed her charter by a New Zealand firm by loading at three Australian ports and discharging at four in New Zealand. It is an interesting commentary on the rate of working in these ports that the whole term has been occupied in this one service, although the actual time at sea from Sydney to Lyttleton for a ship of this type is only six days. Details of arrivals and departures are given below.

Our correspondent, Mr. Ellis, has forwarded some packages of New Zealand tourist guides and illustrated newspapers which have been put in the School Library, while more which came after the end of term are being retained for the Geography Section of the Science Exhibition next term. These are of great interest and give an excellent impression of life in the Dominion.

As term ends the "Mountpark" is proceeding to Sydney for fuel before proceeding to the Queensland coast to load sugar for the United Kingdom. The passage home will probably be via Suez, and on arrival the ship will have been away just two years.

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Details of movements since August are : Depart Timaru, 4th August, for Sydney and Newcastle, N.S.W., where mixed cargo was loaded from 9th August to 6th October. Depart Sydney, 6th October, for Lyttleton, arriving six days later. Discharge at Lyttleton (12th27th October), Timaru (28th October-2nd November), Dunedin (3rd22nd November) and Bluff (23rd November-13 December).

MARMADUKE RAWDON (1610-1689) A letter received from Mr. C. Tuke Taylor, M.A., on the subject of 'Marmaduke Rawdon's 'MSS. records prompts some observations on this notable 17th century Peterite. Our correspondent, who writes from the Grange, Hoddesdon, Herts., where Rawdon spent the last years of his life, possesses some of his MSS books as well as the "Life", printed for the Camden Society in the 19th Century. We regret that we cannot answer his query as to the whereabouts of the History of the Rawdon Family. Many of the Rawdon papers have not been heard of since the middle of the 18th century.

Marmaduke Rawdon, who takes "a respectable place in the scanty lists of early British tourists who have left any record of their travels" (Dictionary of National Biography), will probably be quite unknown to most modern Peterites, and the following brief sketch of his career may be of interest.

Belonging to a younger branch of the ancient Yorkshire family of Rawdon, seated at Rawdon in the parish of Guiseley, he was born in York in 1610 (N.S.). His father was Laurence Rawdon, a merchant and alderman of the City, and Marmaduke, his youngest son, was baptised in the church of St. Crux. Laurence died in 1624, and Marmaduke was adopted by his uncle, Sir Marmaduke Rawdon, who had risen to eminence and affluence as a London Merchant. It was in the interests of his adoptive father's business that Marmaduke spent much of his subsequent life abroad. In 1627 we hear of him as a supercargo on a vessel trading with Holland, and then for two years he was resident in Bordeaux. For 25 years, from 1631 to 1656, he lived in Teneriffe, directing his uncle's affairs in the Canary Islands.

During a stay at La Laguna in Grand Canary he made the ascent of the peak of Teneriffe. He was certainly the first Englishman to reach the summit of this famous volcano, and it is interesting to find that in making the ascent he followed the same route as that taken by George Glas a century later and by Humbolt and other more modern travellers.

In 1656 the rupture with Spain caused his return to England and thenceforward he seems to have lived with a kinsman at the Grange, Hoddesdon, Herts. He never married and died on 7th February, 1688-9, being buried in the chancel of the church at Broxbourne.

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His affection for York, where he had been born and where he had spent his schooldays at St. Peter's, remained to the end, for in his will he left to the Corporation of York a silver "poculum caritatis", or loving cup, and a sum of money for the purchase of a gold chain of office which the Lady Mayoresses of York wear to this present day.

Marmaduke Rawdon made extensive notes of his travels, wrote a brief history of cathedrals, and in his retirement at Hoddesdon compiled a genealogical memoir of his family. The copious records which he left were subsequently utilized by antiquarians, notably by Bishop Gibson in his edition of Camden's "Britannia", but the bulk of Rawdon's MSS have disappeared since about 1750. His "Life", by Robert Coke, F.R.G.S., published by the Camden Society in 1868, presents a vivid picture of social and domestic life in town and country in the 17th century. The original MSS of Coke's work is in the British Museum collection.

L.B.

ST. PETER'S "HIGH SCHOOL" The following extract from "Monastic Chancery Proceedings (Yorkshire)" (The Yorkshire Archxological Society), p. 135, has been sent to us by Mr. F. H. Woodward. Though the reference has no significance in the history of the School, it will perhaps be of passing interest. The title "High School" is not, we believe, elsewhere used for the School of St. Peter. James Sheffield was appointed Headmaster in 1486.

SINNINGTHWAITE PRIORY Early Chancery Proceedings, Bundle 356, Number 27.

(English) (A.D. 1504-1515).

To - - - William Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor, Humbly sheweth and piteously complaineth - - - Elsabeth Swer' prioress of the house of our blessed Lady (of) Synnyngwath in the County of York that where your oratrix at the special request and desire of one John Exilbe of the said County gentleman did content and pay to Master James Scheffyld of York then being Schoolmaster of the High School there 40s. for the board and learning of a son of John Exilbe and after John made one Anes his wife executrix and died after whose death Anes took to husband one John Baylton at Kamybroth in the same County Gentleman And your oratrix oft and many times hath required the same John and Anes to content and pay the sum of 40s. and they yet have denied and yet doth Wherefore your oratrix are clearly without remedy by the course of the common 37

law because she hath no writing nor speciality thereof whereby they °wilt to be charp-ed - - (Plea for writs sub pena) - - Pledges : John Thomplynson of London, yeoman.

Willm. Wyllym of London, yeoman - - in the quindene of Michaelmas next.

Elizabeth Squire, prioress A.D. 1489 to 1529.

KOREA (We are indebted to Mr. A. E. R. Dodds, now serving in Korea, for the following first-hand impressions.)

This is a sordid country and this war is a sordid business. All wars are, of course, but this one seems to be particularly so; chiefly, I suppose, because it is obvious that, whichever side wins, it is the Koreans who are going to be the main losers.

Any country after seven months of war must naturally look pretty sordid, but I do not think this one could have had very much to commend it even before its towns and villages were flattened by United Nations' bombers and its bridges and factories blown up or burnt by United Nations' troops. There is, it is true, a certain rugged beauty in the hills or near-mountains which rise up on either side of the road, especially after a fall of snow, and on a crisp, sunny morning one can almost appreciate this beauty; but for the most part one regards it with rather a jaundiced eye.

Few roads penetrate the hills and the main road keeps to the river valleys : this is only a road by courtesy and comparison, for no English motorist would risk his car on it. I travelled 375 miles of it within a week after landing and have since covered much of that again in the opposite direction, and it does not improve on acquaintance !

The Americans believe in the dictum "The faster you drive, the less you feel the bumps", but the more cautious British driver tends to take it slowly and try to avoid the more obvious irregularities—on the whole, the second course is preferable, mentally if not physically.

The villages—referred to by an imaginative "Times" correspondent, who, I can only presume, has never been East of Suez, as "picturesque as a Willow pattern plate" —consist almost wholly of huts with mud walls and thatched roofs, huddled together and impregnated with that indescribable smell, which seems to permeate all Eastern native huts—it has something to do with cooking, but is not unconnected with the sanitary arrangements. There is the occasional superior house, built of wood, with a Chinese-shaped roof, curving upwards at the corners (reputedly to prevent the devil from sliding straight into the garden after landing on the roof !) and sometimes even an upper floor. In this country of intense cold, though, 38

wooden houses are suspect, as they have a habit of gradually disappearing into the numerous fires keeping frozen soldiers warm.

Now and again one is lucky enough to find a brick or concrete building—I am actually writing this in one, a former police station, equipped with sliding doors and real windows—luxury indeed !

Everywhere is, of course, filthy : the dirt and dust of generations cover everything and one soon gives up the unequal struggle to keep clean—a daily wash and shave (when it is not too cold) are the only concessions made by most people to social convention and self-respect.

The inhabitants are rather uninteresting; extremely primitive and extremely poor, they are all now refugees and pour in endless streams down the paths and roads to the South. Many must have been walking for months, as there is very little transport. Before the bridges were blown an occasional train would pass down the line, literally swarming with humanity, but no more trains will run north of Taegu for a long time. This refugee problem is very serious; some 750,000 are estimated to be on their way south. They hamper movement, provide excellent cover for infiltrating enemy, and cause immeasurable administrative difficulties in the rear areas—and yet one cannot help feeling sorry for them. All day long they trudge philosophically onwards, herded hither and thither by U.N. troops striving to keep their lines clear—aged men and women, many of the latter with children strapped to their backs in shawls, and a large number of men, mostly trying to escape conscription into the Communist armies, but many on their way to join the guerillas in our rear. Such is the result of "liberation".

The worst enemy is undoubtedly the cold and it can be indescribable. Fortunately it comes in spells of four to five days, starting usually with a bitter wind, which penetrates everything, no matter how many layers of clothing one wears—and, believe me, we wear a fantastic number ! Snow may come as well, but it is often too cold for that. This cold can undermine the most ardent spirit and it cuts an army's efficiency by half--one's hands and feet are permanently numb, and even one's brain often refuses to function; nothing matters any more but being warm, and many forests of wood must have been consumed on fires, round which men huddle and talk and dream of armchairs and slippers by their own fireside, or even of the torrid heat through which we passed on our way out here, when it was just as much of an effort to move as it is now. It requires great physical and mental effort to crawl out of a sleeping-bag into 50 degrees of frost, to pull on boots frozen solid and fumble with laces with fingers already numb and powerless, to grasp a rifle and find that one's fingers stick to the metal and then to go and stand-to in a slit trench in a frozen paddy-field, waiting for an enemy who probably never comes; after that, to wait an hour for breakfast (all the tins have to be thawed out) and to try and eat it before it freezes in the mess-tin—these are the things which men will remember of

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this unique campaign; these and things like the ink freezing in one's pen, shaving soap freezing in the tube and one's breath forming icicles on the blanket. They will remember the mud, too—thick and clinging, which follows swiftly on the thaw and then freezes solid again, making the so-called roads doubly dangerous.

I have mentioned little of the actual fighting, partly because we usually have to depend on weeks-old English newspapers to learn what is going on in Korea and partly because, to the average soldier, fighting is always the least important aspect of a war.

There are, of course, bright spots, few and far between; mail from home, Christmas parcels, a Church Service in a barrack-room with grenades, rifles, Sten guns, bayonets lining the walls, a full night's sleep t, on the whole, in two sleeping-bags in a warm room, a BATH—bu it's still a sordid business.

A.E.R.D.

C.C.F. NOTES On paper this would appear to have been an uneventful term, though in an unspectacular way much constructive work has been done.

At the beginning of term we had three visits by a "Method of Instruction" team. After some interesting and lively discussions, some of the more outspoken N.C.O.s thought they had discovered the secret of the business of teaching ! What was significant about the short course was that N.C.O.s from all three Sections met and trained together on common ground.

At about half term a Certificate "A" Part I examination was held for those who, through sickness or failure, did not qualify last term.

As a departure from normal the examination was held at the Depot of the West Yorkshire Regiment at the Infantry Barracks, Fulford.

The result was very satisfactory, all eighteen passing except one.

Major Craig, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, who conducted the examination, is retiring from the Army, and we should like to place on record our thanks to him for his many services to this Unit over the past fourteen years.

On 10th November we were honoured by a visit from the Air Officer Commanding 64 Group. The visit was informal, Air Commodore Gilmore had expressed a wish that nothing special should be arranged. He made a thorough inspection of all the activities in progress, paying particular attention to the R.A.F. Section. In a short address to this Section, the A.O.C. stressed the importance of every cadet being fully acquainted with the opportunities afforded by National Service in the R.A.F., and also the R.A.F. as a career.

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The term ended with a full Ceremonial Parade, and short march round Clifton. Even without the band, outside reports indicate that the standard of march discipline was maintained at quite a high level.

The new Armoury is now completely rebuilt and should be fully operating next term.

Many recent members of the C.C.F., who are now doing their Military training, have visited us this term, and it is good to hear that the C.C.F. plays a real part in giving the keener cadets a flying start in National Service, and the idle one experience that he never really appreciated while at School !

R.N. SECTION This term, activity has been mainly centred round the preparation for examinations, though the signalling tests have been postponed until the Easter Term, and it is pleasing to note that of the seven cadets who sat for the P.O. Examination (written and oral) ,four were successful; all six cadets who took the Leading Seaman Examination (written and oral) were successful; and the whole of the A.B. Class reached a satisfactory standard in the A.B. Examination (oral).

The above satisfactory results are due largely to the hard work carried out by all successful candidates, but mention must be made of the keen way in which A/P.O. Murray has been running the Section, ably assisted by Leading Seaman Hilton (Staff P.O., i/c Training). Praise is also due to Leading Seaman Powell who has been largely responsible for the instruction of the A.B. Class.

Leading Seaman Gray has carried out some splendid work with the R.N. Squad of the Basic Section, which has been shaping excellently under his direction. A.B. Hawkins has maintained the high standard expected in the organisation of the R.N. Stores, and this has entailed much extra work on his part. A.B. Kelsey has proved himself to be a most reliable and efficient Divisional Office Writer.

Toward the end of term eight recruits came up from the Basic Section, and by their general smartness on their first parade in No. 2's, it is evident that they mean to be a credit to the R.N. Section.

R.A.F. SECTION There was no flying during the term, most of the time being taken in training for the Proficiency Examination, in which seven were successful in November and three in December.

Proficient cadets are encouraged to undertake instructional work and there will be some responsible C.C.F. positions outside the work of the R.A.F. itself, which they can fill. In future, Proficiency will be the first requirement for any N.C.O. appointment.

The introduction of boots and gaiters as part of the uniform should help to improve the standard of drill, which at present compares unfavourably with that in the other Service sections.

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F/Sgt. Roe continues his training under the Flying Scholarship scheme. Group Headquarters are now seeking further candidates who must be aged sixteen and half or over, and Proficient.

Proficiency Examination passes :November: Clark, Everitt, Foy, Hodgson, R.M., Ramsden, Roe, Weightman.

December: Danton, Pullan, Timms.

SCOUTING It is satisfactory to record the revival of the Seal Patrol in the Senior School, bringing the total number of Patrols in the Group to eight. This part of the Group has welcomed the assistance of Mr. Couithard, who has been helping with the Pack for the past year.

As is usual in the Christmas Term the greater part of the term has been occupied by work for tests. P.L. M. J. Baddeley is to be congratulated on the award of the 1st Class Badge. This was all the more noteworthy as he carried out all the tests as a member of the Junior School Patrols, only completing the writing of the Log of his Journey after he had transferred to the Otter Patrol. P.L.s Pfluger and Sykes gained the First Aid Badge, and eight Second Class badges were won. Several Wide Games have been played, including a "manhunt" on a dark foggy evening, and a Treasure Hunt in the dark.

Otters and Peewits respectively won the Inter-Patrol Competitions in the Senior and Junior School. Both competitions were exceptionally closely contested by the other Patrols.

For the Christmas Good Turn the Senior School Patrol made small wooden toy lorries, sixty of which were sent to a Dr. Barnardo's Home in Yorkshire for distribution among the children. Junior School Patrols and the Pack joined forces in collecting toys, games, and books for St. Stephen's Home.

Separate indoor Camp Fires for each section of the Troop at their final meetings brought the term to a successful close. New songs were learned, a good time was had by all, and the innovation was considered a success by both sections.

SHOOTING Although we began the term with five of last year's 1st VIII still with us, three weeks of hard practising were necessary before the remaining places in the team could be filled from our somewhat mediocre reserves. Any misgivings we had about the choice, however. were not realised, and in fact these three helped to give us what we consider a good fighting score to send off to Trent. As it happened, this score was sufficient to win the match easily. In the following two

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matches the scores were not out of the ordinary, but against Denstone the team made its best score since the present "Country Life" conditions came into force. The score against Worksop was also satisfactory, but not good enough to win the match.

We regretfully say "goodbye" this term to P. C. Knowlson, who has served the 1st VIII faithfully for three years, and who has shot very well this term. We may also lose another excellent shot in the person of H. H. Hunter. This means that our search for talent must continue. We have made some discoveries this term, and from these we hope to fill the vacant places in the 1st VIII and also provide the nucleus of a 2nd VIII, for which there are four matches next term.

We had doubts during the term as to whether our only two serviceable rifles were going to hold out. But they have done so, and furthermore our three other rifles have at last been repaired, which means that the best two rifles can be saved for matches only, while the others are used for practices.

1st VIII Match results :St. Peter's 616 — Trent College 496. Won. St. Peter's 622 — St. Edmund's, Canterbury 558. Won. St. Peter's 591 — Leeds Grammar School 571. Won. St. Peter's 639 — Denstone College 577. Won. St. Peter's 620 — Worksop College 628. Lost.

St. Peter's 486 — Ampleforth College 634. Lost.

SQUASH Three matches were played this term, but all were lost.

SCHOOL v. CRANWELL Fairweather 3-1. Lost.

3-1. Lost.

Booth

James

3-1. Lost.

3-1. Lost.

Wood 3-1. Lost.

Knowlson (Lost 5-0)

SCHOOL v. SCARBOROUGH SQUASH CLUB Fairweather 3-0. Won. 3-1. Lost.

Booth 3-0. Won. Wood 3-2. Lost.

Hodd 3-1. Lost.

Hodgson (Lost 3-2) SCHOOL v STAFF Fairweather 3-1. Won. 3-2. Lost.

Booth 3-0. Won. Wood 3-1. Lost.

Hodgson 3-2. Lost.

Hodd (Lost 3-2)

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HOCKEY FIXTURES, 1951 FIRST ELEVEN

Date

Ground

Opponents

Away Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Away

Sat., 3rd Feb. Ashville College, Harrogate Sat., 10th Feb. Scarborough H.C. Wed., 14th Feb. Styx H.C. Sat., 17th Feb. Phoenix H. C. Sat., 24th Feb. York H.C. Wed., 28th Feb. Bootham School • • Sat., 3rd Mar. Old Peterites Wed., 7th Mar. Worksop College ...

Sat., 10th Mar. Trent College SECOND ELEVEN Sat., 3rd Feb. Ashville College, Harrogate Sat., 24th Feb. York Railway Institute H.C. Wed., 28th Feb. Bootham School ...

Wed., 7th Mar. Worksop College ...

Sat., 10th Mar. Trent College ...

...

Away Away Home Home Away

ROWING RACES v. DURHAM SCHOOL We readily print the following letter from a member of Durham School referring to the account, given in our last issue, of the races held in the Summer Term. The statements to which our correspondent takes exception are that "our 3rd IV, which had only been out as a crew twice, would have had to have been exceptional to beat a crew which had been together for some four months"; and, a propos the first IV race, that "the Durham crew had been practising together for four or five months, whereas the School crew had been together barely three weeks".

The facts, no doubt, are as stated by our correspondent. We are glad to have this opportunity of apologising unreservedly, only submitting that we normally have no means of checking the veracity of our rowing (and other) correspondents' obiter dicta. In any event, defeats by three and six lengths respectively call for apologies perhaps rather than excuses, and editorially we regret permitting comments which might suggest that St. Peter's is reluctant to take a licking.

In the long series of encounters with our friends at Durham the pendulum has swung both ways, and we hope and expect that it will continue to do so.

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DURHAM SCHOOL.

3rd December, 1950.

Dear Sir, Without wishing to arouse any ill-feeling, I feel bound to inform the readers of your magazine that several statements in the rowing reports of last term's "Peterite" were without foundation. The Durham third IV had rowed together for less than seven weeks and not for four months, and the first IV had had the same period of practice.

The plain truth is that this year the standard of the Durham crews was distinctly better than St. Peter's. The opposite was the case in the previous year, which is probably all to the good. We hope to have some more enjoyable races next year, and trust that your accounts will rival those of the "Dunelmian" for their straightforward veracity.

Yours respectfully, VERITATEM PETAMUS.

RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1951 RETROSPECT When we come to reflect upon the past season and compare it with some of its predecessors, whose fame was spread far and wide, unquestionably one comes to the conclusion that this year's XV have had a raw deal—no limelight, no publicity and no glory bestowed upon them. Perhaps this was only to be expected after the thrill and excitement of the previous year, but how near were they themselves to emulating such achievements— SCHOOL MATCHES.

1949. Played 8, Won 8, Points for 90, Points against 36.

1950. Played 7, Won 6, Lost 1, Points for 95, Points against 43.

This record clearly speaks for itself, and it was backed up by an equally successful 2nd XV. No one dared to hope, let alone prophesy, that the team would meet with such success, and it is greatly to their credit that they maintained the spirit and standard of play of their forerunners of last season.

With only 7 of last year's 1st XXX remaining to do service once again, it was not surprising that a shaky start to the season was made, thanks to inexperience and the necessity for team-building. In fact, with 90 points scored against them in their first four matches, it was all the more remarkable that the team held together, regained their confidence, and played better and better rugger from then on to the end of the season, winning all the remaining seven matches. Spirit was never lacking, and where there is a will, there is a way.

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Kershaw, Knowlson, Goodburn, Blincoe and Wyatt-Gunning were the backbone of the team, and as soon as Fairweather came into the side at fly-half the back division improved immeasurably. This "find" enabled Goodburn to move to centre three-quarter and Kershaw to the wing, the position for which he is best suited, and the line then had great potentialities. Much depended, as always, on the individual form and speed of the two half-backs, for a good share of the ball could always be expected from the pack.

Just as Kershaw is to be congratulated on the splendid leadership he gave to the side, so also must great credit go to Knowlson for his leadership of the excellent pack. Their average weight (11 stones 6 pounds) enabled them to obtain a fair share of the ball in the tight, but their main forte was their play in the loose, in which all eight worked like terriers, keeping well up on the ball, and striving unremittingly to give their backs a quick heel when they were checked.

Some excellent forward rushes sweeping down the field were a joy to watch, and their defensive play was also sound and sure.

In so many respects the team looked the counterpart of their immediate predecessors. There were few, if any, weaknesses, and their strength lay not in any individual brilliance but in all-round team-work. After such an indifferent start, few were prepared to admit that they were as good a team as the 1949 XV, but their record testifies to the justice of such a comparison being drawn. It is possible that the opposition encountered might not have been quite so formidable, and one of their severest tests, the match with Ampleforth, regrettably had to be cancelled owing to the waterlogged condition of the grounds.

The rugger for the season finally had to come to an untimely conclusion amidst scenes of snow, ice, frost and floods. The final of the Senior House 'Matches, Grove v. Rise, remained uplayed and has still to be fought out over the conference table; and in addition many boys were disappointed over the cancellation of so much holiday rugger, which various clubs had organised for them. However, A. N. Wyatt-Gunning brought fresh honours to the School and is to be congratulated on being selected and playing for the Yorkshire Schoolboys XV v. Welsh Boys at Neath, thus following in the footsteps of P. T. Baker.

1st XV CHARACTERS

* SM. E.

KERSHAW (Captain), 1948-49-50. He can well be proud of the XV that he has led. His position on the left wing is quite unsuited for the role of a captain, but with experience he overcame these difficulties shrewdly. He is a strong attacking player, yet needs to develop to greater advantage the swerve towards his touch-line. It was pleasing to note latterly in the term his varying tactics to avoid running into a dead end. *S P. C. KigowLsoN (Vice-Captain), 1948-49-50. He has set a good example and led the pack most ably. Although a cauliflower ear prevented him from packing in the 2nd row, where his weight would have been most telling, he quickly adjusted himself to the blind-side wing-forward position and got through a lot of work. One of the strongest features of his play is his tackling.

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*tM. G. GOODBURN, 1948-49-50. Centre three-quarter. It was some while before he settled down and gave solidity to the line—so much depended on his mood and temperament. In the latter part of the season he was really back to his old form, running with great determination and always menacing. He should be really good but has not quite fulfilled expectations. Above all, it still needs impressing upon him that one of the fundamental principles in giving a pass is to swerve away from the direction of the pass.

J. BLINCOE, 1949-50. A very reliable centre three-quarter and a great opportunist. His passing has much improved, and he is rapidly showing the hallmark of a good all-round player. His goal-kicking also was a great asset to the team when it was most needed. * IE. ROBINSON, 1949-50. A good sturdy lock forward. He put in a lot of good work in defence, and could always be relied upon to be covering any break in the line. His line-out work lacked the fire which, combined with his stature, would make him almost impregnable. * tA. N. WYATT-GUNNING, 1950. For his first year in the School side he has shown an exceptionally high standard of play in his position of open-side wing-forward. He possesses that great asset of always being able to pull out the extra when required, and is invariably seen "going with a burst".

To gain higher honours, he now needs to learn to handle the ball as ably as a three-quarter.

N. C. SMITH, 1950. Prop. Rather unobtrusively at times, he has got through a lot of hard work and his defensive play has been good.

1'W. H. N. FAIRWEATHER, 1950. Fly-half. Never having played for a school team in any previous season, it was remarkable how quickly and how ably he adjusted himself to school rugby. His speed off the mark and scheming ideas gave fresh life to the three-quarter line, although technically he is not always sound. His efforts were subject to fits and starts, but his movements were always neat and elusive. fa T. BPMPSON, 1950. He strove hard throughout the season, and is a useful forward in the loose. He had the misfortune to injure an arm before the season ended, but his position in the team was already assured. tD. I. FLETCHER, 1950. Right-wing. General utility man, and a great asset for any side to possess. If need be he could always be utilised at stand-off half or centre. His movements and actions were rather ponderous and slow early in the season, but quickened appreciably as time passed. .11. M. JAGGER, 1950. Full-back. After overcoming his nervous troubles, and as self-confidence grew, he could be relied upon to play a very good game.

His knowledge of the game was very limited at the beginning of the season, but his positional play quickly improved. His defence is good; he catches with certainty anything in the air and he kicks with either foot, but whether it finds touch is another matter. His goal-kicking too became a very uncertain factor. .1.R. M. HODGSON, 1950. A tireless and plucky scrum-half, but as the season progressed it became more and more evident that he could never give of his best in wet and muddy conditions. His passes had the necessary length and power, but in the more greasy conditions he used to lose his foothold and he had trouble in lifting the ball. t.J. T. ANKERS, 1950. Prop. He provided solidity to the front row and packed well. His play in the loose lacked fire, yet he was often on the spot to put the finishing touches to a forward rush. tD. G. HILTON, 1950. Wherever he was called upon to play, sometimes as hooker, sometimes as prop, and sometimes in the 2nd row, he always worked hard and showed much keenness. His physique isn't particularly robust, but he uses all his ability.

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Of. C. M. LOCHORE,

1950. He fitted well into the 2nd row, but he lacks the weight necessary for such a position. Greater knowledge of the rules and of the game would allow him to exert his energies more often in the right direction.

H. W. J. Rroo, 1950. A young forward who, as his strength and physique develop should fulfil his considerable promise. It was a long time before he showed his true worth, and his opportunities only came late in the season. However, he seized his chance and should, provided he exerts himself, develop well. * Cap. t Colours.

SEASON 1950-51 2nd XV.—N. M. Hodd (Capt.),* J. E. B. Nicholson,* F. D. Browne,* C. D. King,* J. M. Raylor,* H. Murray,* S. J. White,* J. M. Booth, C. D. Hunter, P. D. F. James, R. Hawkins, J. E. B. Annequin, W. J. Burdass, J. J. Youll, J. E. Fawcett.

Colts XV.—G. B. Pullan (Capt.),* P. J. Rhead,* P. G. Taylor,* E. A. M. Reid-Smith,* W. G. A. Maxwell, R. J. De Little, M. T. Greenwood, J. C. M. Herring, M. J. F. Everitt, J. M. Roe, R. G. Bough, M. N. Coates, C. W. Thompson, J. C. Oldroyd, J. S. Megginson. * Colours.

Junior Colts XV.—D. A. Macpherson (Capt.), C. M. C. Burdass, J. R. Moore, M. J. McCallum, C. H. Lewis, T. A. W. Kettlewell, O. C. Wetherell, R. M. Botterill, N. W. M. Carr, H. C Bulmer, G Ridley, M. W. Bolton, C. J. Griffiths, M. J. Kent, J. M. Welsh.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XV Sat., Wed., Wed., Sat., Sat., Wed., Sat., Sat., Sat., Wed., Sat.,

30th Sept.

4th Oct. 11th Oct. 14th Oct. 21st Oct. 25th Oct. 28th Oct. 11th Nov. 18th Nov. 29th Nov. 9th Dec.

Wed.,

1st Nov.

Result Headingley "A" Home Lost Duke of Wellington's Home Lost Durham School Home Lost York R.U.F.C. Home Lost Bradford G.S. ...

Home Won Trent College ...

Away Won Denstone College Home Won ...

Leeds G.S. Away Won Giggleswick School Home Won Worksop College Away Won ...

Old Peterites ...

Home Won Ampleforth match cancelled.

F. 17 11 9 3 8 24 9 15 17 13 10

21 25 14 34 6 6 6 0 8 3 6

6

11

Won 20 Lost 6 Drawn 8 Won 23 Won 11 Cancelled Cancelled.

Away Won 13

8 g5 8

A.

"A" XV

Wed., 11th Oct. Wed., 18th Oct. Sat., 21st Oct. Sat., 28th Oct. Sat., llth Nov. Wed., 22nd Nov. Sat., 25th Nov. Wed., 29th Nov.

Ripon G.S. 2nd XV Durham School Drax G.S. 1st XV ...

Bradford G.S. ...

Giggleswick School ...

Leeds G.S. ...

Rishworth School 1st XV Ampleforth College ...

Worksop College ...

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...

Home Lost

••• ...

Away Away Home Away Away

•••

•• • ••• •••

3 5

COLTS XV Home Durham School Giggleswick School ... ... Away Ampleforth College ... ... Away Home Army Apprentices, Harrogate Home Harrogate R.F.C. Colts Worksop College ... ... Home JUNIOR COLTS XV Sat., 7th Oct. Pocklington School Away Wed., 18th Oct. Drax G.S. Away Sat., 4th Nov. Fyling Hall Home Wed., 22nd Nov. Rishworth School Home Wed., 29th Nov. Worksop College .• • • • • Home SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES 1st Round. Grove beat Temple by 16 points to 12.

Semi-finals. Rise beat School House after replay. 3 all Grove beat Manor by 6 points to 3.

Final.

No play.

JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES 1st Round. Rise beat Manor by 17 points to 0.

Semi-finals. Grove beat Rise by 14 points to 3.

Temple beat School House by 11 points to 5.

Final.

Grove beat Temple by 11 points to 9.

Sat., 14th Oct. Sat., 28th Oct. Sat..

4th Nov. Sat., 1 1 th Nov. Sat., 18th Nov. Wed., 29th Nov.

...

...

...

Won 9 Lost 3 Lost 0 Won 45 3 Won Cancelled

0 11 14 5 0

Lost 8 Lost 0 Won 12 Cancelled Cancelled

30 36 6

and 9 points to 3 .

SCHOOL MATCHES WED., 11TH OCT. SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL Conditions were good when Durham won the toss, and it was soon obvious that the sides were fairly evenly matched. Durham were gaining the ball from nearly all the set scrums but the School defence held out well. After only 15 minutes play Durham were awarded a penalty kick just inside the "25" and Perrott kicked a good goal. This reverse seemed to unsettle the School side and Hay scored a try which might have been avoided by tighter marking. The forwards were finding it hard to work as a pack, and so the slightly heavier Durham forwards tended to dominate the game. After half-time the School seemed to have settled down. The three-quarters were able to show their ability to attack and a good movement ended with a try by Blincoe. The School fought back but in spite of two fighting tries by Ankers and Gunning they never gained the lead over Durham, who scored another try which was converted and a further penalty goal

by Perrott.

Durham won this game because of their ability to settle down quicker than the School. The School pack allowed their opponents to dominate the game in the loose as well as the tight for much of the game. The whole side was responsible for infringements and two of these were directly responsible for our loss. Jagger had some hard luck with his kicks, two just missing the post. The School, who seemed stronger in the "threes", had little opportunity to press home this advantage.

Result : Lost, School 9 pts., Durham School 14 pts.

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SCHOOL v. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Winning the toss, the School took advantage of a fairly stiff breeze to hold Bradford in their own half for practically the whole of the first half. Strong defensive play by Bradford kept the score down to one penalty goal kicked by Jagger. The back division was supplied with a good share of the ball but was sluggish and monotonously orthodox. The forwards showed up well and in line-out work and loose mauls were most impressive. However, the whole attacking machine of the XV lacked precision and determination.

In the second half Bradford drew level with a try near the corner flag after the School had repulsed strong attacks under the posts.

Their attempt at conversion failed. Shortly afterwards the School again took the lead with a good try scored by Kershaw, who rounded several opponents to touch down near the corner flag. Jagger added two points to this try with a magnificent kick. Bradford attacked strongly and retaliated with another try, again well from the posts.

Weak tackling was solely to blame for this. For the remainder of the game both sides sought to score again but strong defensive play made , SAT., 21ST OCT.

The only commendable feature of this game was the good work of the School pack in which Knowlson and Robinson were outstanding.

The forwards laid the foundations of our victory, and the backs could be thankful that their opponents showed no more enterprise than they did.

Result : Won, School 8 pts., Bradford G.S. 6 pts.

TRENT COLLEGE v. SCHOOL WED., 25TH OCT. The School XV, having travelled by train, arrived at Trent fresh, and using a steeper formation the three-quarters had a "field-day".

Conditions were ideal for fast football and the School followed the obvious policy of keeping the game open against a defence which had many gaps.

The School kicked off and in the opening minutes of the game the School "threes" came into prominence. Goodburn cut through in fine style, and was brought down just short of the line. After fifteen minutes' play Kershaw opened the scoring with a try on the left wing, and it was obvious that the School were little troubled by their opponents' "threes". The forwards, well led by Knowlson, made some grand rushes. From the kick Goodburn evaded his apposing centre and sent Fletcher over for a try, which Jagger failed to convert. The same centre was largely responsible for the next try, scored by Kershaw under the posts. Jagger made no mistake this time about the kick. Kershaw completed his hat-trick a few minutes later after strong running; he was showing much more thrust on the wing than the centre and found opportunity to use his hand-off to good effect.

Just before half-time Trent retaliated with an unconverted try, after a good combined movement.

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Trent had more of the game in the second half, and Armstrong kicked a fine penalty goal. The School settled down, and Goodburn ran through the opposing defence to score a try which was converted

by Jagger. Goodburn, along with the other three-quarters, was showing much improved form. In the closing stages the School increased their commanding lead when Fairweather cut through and handed on to Kershaw, who scored an easy try. Jagger converted.

While the opposition allowed too much room to the School backs, this game gave them much confidence, and they showed more enterprise than they had previously displayed. The forwards and halves were content to play the less spectacular part of feeding a line which had command of the game.

Result : Won, Trent College 6 pts., School 24 pts.

SCHOOL v. DENSTONE COLLEGE SAT. 28TH OCT. The School were eager to follow up last year's victory over Denstone with a similar result. Denstone, on the other hand, probably wishing to avenge this reverse played keen and robust rugby. The result was a hard-fought game which produced much excitement but very little constructive football.

Denstone, helped by a stiffish breeze, put in a series of attacks from the start, relying on forward rushes rather than back play. During one of these attacks a School forward was penalised for off-side, and Denstone accepted the three points. The School were now mastering a lively Denstone pack, and as we began to gain more of the ball from the set scrums increased pressure was felt by the Denstone defence.

Wild passing by the threes, especially the centres, spoilt many a promising movement. The School retaliated before half-time with a penalty goal kicked by Jagger.

After the change round some good forward play was seen, each pack striving to dominate the game. Some of the rushes on both sides were fine to watch. The School backs fell into the error of relying too much on that negative form of attack—the kick ahead.

On more than one occasion a centre ignored his wing and so missed an opportunity. The School went ahead further from a good penalty kick of Jagger's. Denstone made great efforts and were finally rewarded with an unconverted try on the right wing. The School returned to the attack and several movements were arrested at the last moment by desperate Denstone tackles. In the last minute, however, Fairweather, going "blind" from a scrum on the Denstone "25", corkscrewed through the Denstone defence for a most spectacular try on the right.

The second half saw the domination of the game by the School, who were held at bay by some fine marking and tackling. The only time when play was in the School half was on the occasion of Denstone's try.

Result : Won, School 9pts., Denstone College 6 pts.

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1 lm Nov. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. SCHOOL The School were given the advantage of slope and wind in the first half and attacked almost continually, Leeds seldom making more than sporadic raids. The School forwards had the measure of their opponents and a quicker heel and service from the scrum might well have led to a very high score. The three-quarter line struck what was probably its best form for this match and Fairweather in particular gave the Leeds defence some awkward moments.

The School produced many unorthodox moves and from one of these a fine try resulted. The ball was heeled from the tight and Fairweather, going left, drew the defence and then gave the ball to Goodburn in a perfect scissors movement; Goodburn easily avoided the full-back to score a try, which remained unconverted. Blincoe followed this with a good try following a dummying run. Just before the whistle for half-time a good forward rush up the left wing nearly led to a try, and from a set scrum near the line Hodgson saw a gap and dived over for a try. The score at half-time was nine—nil.

The second half saw the School still holding the initiative. The wind helped Leeds to make some attacks of an orthodox and unimaginative nature which caused the defence little trouble. Blincoe was playing a most sound defensive game and covered up very well.

Fairweather and Goodburn, who was playing inside centre, showed a good understanding in attack and Goodburn put the School further ahead after a good movement. Fletcher was given a chance with a penalty kick and gained three points from a long kick. Just before the final whistle Kershaw, who had been running strongly, had a long swerving run which should have led to a try but the final pass wns knocked on with the line at the mercy of the School. Wyatt-Gunning and Robinson shone in a pack ably led by Knowlson, and their work in the loose was particularly strong.

In this game the team worked well together and produced some fine spectacular rugby.

Result : Won, School 15 pts., Leeds G.S. 0 pts.

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SAT., 18TH Nov. SCHOOL v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL

On a bleak November afternoon the School won the toss and elected to play with the help of an icy wind. Conditions were quite good, but the ball became rather greasy after only a few minutes play.

The School forwards were away to a good start and soon took the ball into their opponents half. After some time Ankers emerged from a loose maul to open the scoring with a try on the left. Three minutes later Fairweather fastened onto a loose ball and wisely kept the ball at his feet. Dribbling the ball in soccer style he scored a useful try, to which Blincoe added two points. The passing among both sets of backs was poor, and the School, getting a monopoly of 52

the ball, wasted many chances by their inability to master a ball which was only slightly greasy.

With the light fading Giggleswick made a strong return to the attack but not before an overhead lob from Blincoe to Kershaw had led to a try near the corner-flag. This reverse did not deter Giggleswick, who reduced the lead with a fine penalty by Horn from 35 yards out. The School defence became shaky under continued pressure. The next score was by the Giggleswick left wing, who touched down after a speedy run. This try was converted.

The School, however, pulled themselves together and returned to the attack with some good forward play. Knowing that the next try was a critical one both sides played keenly. Goodburn was tackled into touch within two yards of the try-line. Shortly afterwards the same centre made half a break and Kershaw, handing off several opponents, ran in and touched down under the posts. An easy conversion was missed. Knowison nearly scored soon afterwards with a good run, but when challenged gave the ball to Kershaw who had only to dive over to score his third try.

The kicking on the School side was well below standard, but the School deserved their victory.

Result, Won, School 17 pts., Giggleswick 8 pts.

WED., 29m Nov. WORKSOP COLLEGE v. SCHOOL

In spite of much rain the Worksop pitch was ideal for open rugby.

Worksop were unfortunately weakened by injuries, but nevertheless put up a very good show.

The School attacked from the start and by some judicous kicking worked their way well into Worksop territory. A Fairweather break after a good heel near the Worksop line led to a try near the posts

by Goodburn. Blincoe converted. Worksop, aroused by this early reverse, attacked. From a kick-ahead a dribble was started which finally led to a try by a Worksop forward. Resolute play by the School might have stopped this score. The rest of the First half consisted of fast play which switched from one end of the field to the other with great rapidity. Both packs had some good forward rushes, but on the few occasions when the "threes" broke through Worksop covered up well. The Worksop forwards were fast in the loose but their "threes" relied too much on the kick-ahead, which Jagger dealt with effectively.

The second half saw the School pressing hard and several times a School forward came near to scoring. Worksop relieved the pressure with a good forward rush. Taking advantage of the slight slope and breeze the School backs always looked dangerous, especially Kershaw, who continually made breaks on the left wing. Twenty minutes 53

before the final whistle he scored an unconverted try in the corner to make the score 8-3. Later another Kershaw breakaway with an inside pass to Smith led to the School's third try. Blincoe converted and there was no further score.

Worksop combined well in the forwards, but their backs lacked penetrative power. The School used their share of the ball to better advantage and fully deserved their victory.

Result : Won, Worksop College 3 pts., School 13 pts.

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9TH DEC.

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES

The School took the field with three reserves against a strong O.P. team captained by C. S. Shepherd.

The School kicked off and carried play into the Old Boys' "25".

Jackson relieved the pressure with a clever breakaway. After an unsuccessful penalty kick Goodburn broke away for the School to send Blincoe over for a try, which was converted. The Old Boys came into the picture when P. T. Baker sent Frank away on the wing, but the movement ended by Frank being hurled into touch by three defenders. After this there was some good open play. P. T. Baker, who was always dangerous, made a break to send his brother over for a good try. This remained unconverted.

The second half saw an attack by the O.P.s which was driven back by a long penalty kick. The School went straight into attack and nearly scored through Kershaw. From the loose scrum Hodd passed out to Blincoe, who ran round the defence to score. He converted this try with a good kick. The School kept up the pressure and Goodburn was brought down near the line. Jackson cleared with a kick, and the O.P.s attacked strongly. Hobson scored by diving over from a loose scrum. This concluded the scoring.

The School won because they took advantage of weaknesses in the Old Boys' defence but threw away chances by kicking when it was obvious policy to hold on to the ball . The Old Peterites were strong in attack, but could not always press home their attacks in face of the strong School defence. It was a good game and a fitting end to the season.

Result, Won, School 10 pts., Old Peterites 6 pts.

OLD PETERITE XV K. Lockwood; P. F. Ringrose, I. H. Baker, B. Tomlinson, C. Frank; P. T. Baker, J. F. N. Jackson; P. V. Leigh, T. Hobson, W. H. Andrews, A. M. Kendell, J. E. Stuart, J. R. Penty, E. A. K. Denison, C. S. Shepherd (Capt.).

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Peterites, and especially those who are also Old Olavites, have often remarked that the Olavites look smaller chaps than when they were at School. Generally speaking we can assure them that this is not the case. It depends on your view point ! Nevertheless this term we had an unusually large number of quite small new boys, not that they made any less noise on that account ! The Headmaster also arranged for an entirely new Form called J.ivc. So that for our 191 boys in St. Olave's we had ten Forms. However, everything worked out very well, and the new boys quite soon found their way about.

We welcome two new members who were appointed specially for the Junior School Staff, Mr. C. E. Field and Miss N. Gypson, both of whom have been untiring in Form room and on the games field.

A new competitive scheme for a Work Cup has been started this term on a system of points to the four "Houses", Etruscans, Spartans, Thebans and Trojans. After much calculation by Mr. Cooper the term's points averaged per boy worked out as follows :—Trojans 10.40, Spartans 10.38, Thebans 9.71, Etruscans 9.21. The Cup will be awarded to the winning House at the end of the School year.

Until the last fortnight of term we were most fortunate in the weather for our games days, and perhaps this has been reflected in the success of our rugger matches. We won all matches except the two against Ampleforth, who seemed to be a rather heavier side.

Snow and winter weather arrived quite early in December and continued until the end of term.

Quite a number of specimens were brought to the Nature Study lessons, the most notable being :—a Grouse, a Partridge, a Teal, a Wren, a Snow Bunting (from near Scarborough), and a Tree Creeper was seen several times in the School grounds.

We enjoyed the whole holiday given on Monday, 6th November, reasonably fine for the time of the year.

After that we all began to get ready in earnest for the usual important events, the P.T. Display, Exams., and the Carol Service.

The Annual P.T. Display was held on Wednesday and Thursday, 6th and 7th December. Snow had fallen, so a few parents were prevented from coming to see the Display, but still the Gym. was practically filled on both days. I think we may safely say that the boys went through the various exercises with their usual keenness and zest. Once more the many new boys who had not had a full term of training showed much credit to Sergt.-Major Power's ability to give confidence, especially in performing the "horse" exercises, The two days' programme is given below.

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We held our Final Assembly and Mark Reading on Saturday, 16th December, which ended in the usual Olavite manner. Our term really ended with the Carol Service on Sunday 17th December, a Service which was much enjoyed by all present. We should like to congratulate the three boys chosen to read lessons at the Service.

They were K. Brown, D. Parry and P. Netherwood : all three boys read extremely well.

ANNUAL P.T. DISPLAY 6TH AND 7TH DECEMBER PROGRAMME Thursday 1. Form J.i.

2. Forms J.ivn and c.

Short Interval.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES During the Christmas term we have played both Rugger and Soccer as usual, the policy being to allow those boys of 11 years and over to play Rugger and the remainder Soccer. This has worked out at 3 Rugger and 4 Soccer games per half-holiday.

The "House" matches were played off during the second half of the term and resulted in Spartans beating Thebans by 20 points to nil in the Senior Final and Thebans beating Spartans 3 goals to nil in the Junior.

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Of the 6 School Rugger matches played we won 4 and lost 2, Ampleforth being our conquerors on both occasions-15 pts. to 3 and 12 pts. to 5 away.

M. T. Powell, D. Pfluger, A. P. Hopwood, and F. W. Hardy are to be congratulated on receiving their 1st XV Colours.

The following represented the Junior School in matches

:--Clayton (Captain), Huzzard, Gurney, Pfluger (Vice-Captain), Welsh, Fish, Powell, Forster, Ruddock, Megginson, Catchpole, Hopwood, Hardy, Magson, Roy, Stubbs, A., and Quarmby.

WOLF CUB REPORT The Wolf Cubs have been as busy as ever this term. In spite of the fact that the numbers have been reduced to twenty-four, we have managed to leave as much confusion in our wake as ever. We met out-of-doors until it got too cold and dark, and then divided our time between the Gym. (when we could get in) and the Scout Hut. We have gained six First Stars, two Second Stars and seven special proficiency badges. Both those Cubs who gained their Second Stars were also entitled to the Leaping Wolf Badge.

Apart from our regular meetings, we had two football matches with other packs. We survived the first round of the Cup by beating Lord Mayor's Own 4-0, but were easily defeated in the next round by 3rd Acomb, who beat us 4-0.

Our party took place on 2nd December. This year each Sixer invited an ex-member of his Six now in the Scouts. There was also a "Spotted Six" formed from Cubs from other packs. The visitors won the Competition, but the inevitable treasure hunt was won by the Red Six after a titanic struggle.

The inter-six competition looked like a straight fight between Green and Blue, but in the last few days of the season Baldwin and Dronfield collected between them some 60 points, so Yellow came up. from nowhere and shot past them both to win by 15 points. This is Yellow's 4th victory in five terms.

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