May 1954

THE PETERITE Vol. XLVI

MAY, 1954

No. 336

EDITORIAL We congratulate the Head Master on his twin appointments to the Committee of the Head Masters' Conference and to the Chairmanship of the Northern Division. All of us at St. Peter's find satisfaction in the thought that his voice is heard in the important deliberations which affect the destinies of all Public Schools and are gratified that his colleagues on the Conference have come to appreciate those qualities in Mr. Dronfield with which we ourselves have long been familiar. For the Public Schools the present time is difficult and the future obscure. We are confident that the Conference, in facing the many urgent problems which confront it today, will be helped considerably by the wisdom and experience of our own Head Master.

The School heartily welcomed the return of Mr. Ping and Mr. Burgess after their prolonged absences through illness. Mr. Burgess in the Senior School and Mr. Ping in St. Olave's both resumed duty on the 1st 'March, and both were obviously delighted to be among us once more. It is gratifying to know that though the efforts to save Mr. Burgess' eye were in the end unsuccessful, the consequences of the protracted and painful struggle have not been as disastrous for him as was at first feared, and he will be working at full pressure next term. As to Mr. Ping, he is his usual ebullient self and none the worse, it would seem, for his ordeal. We wish them both good health in the future. The return of Mr. Burgess means, of course, that his deputy, Dr. Grayeff, left us at the end of term. We were fortunate to obtain at such short notice one who combined scholarly and efficient teaching with an unassuming charm which commended him to all. We thank him and wish him well in the future.

It is a matter of regret that no School registers survive before 18'28.

Inevitably one wonders how many men who, in the long centuries of the School's existence, have played prominent parts on the stage of our national life or have been distinguished in the smaller world of local affairs have escaped notice as being Old Peterites. The reflection is prompted by the recent discovery that John Aislabie, the Chancellor of the Exchequer who promoted in Parliament the notorious scheme for paying off the National Debt through the agency of the South Sea Company, was an Old Peterite. Aislabie, it has transpired, was at

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CONTENTS Editorial ...

Commemoration, 1954 ...

Mr. M. G. Manby ••• Music Scholarship ••• Frank Pick Prize for Design T.V. Art Competition ...

Old Peterite News ••• John Aislabie (1670-1742) Valete and Salvete School Officers ...

House Notes ...

The Oxford Cup ...

The Chapel ••• The Choir The Library The Curia ••• The Debating Society The Science Society ...

••• The British Ship Adoption Society Verse—"The Fairy Boats" ••• The Young Farmers' Club The Film Society ••• The Photographic Society The 'Music Society The School Concert ...

Continental Tour, 1954 ...

C.C.F. Notes Scouting Shooting Squash Hockey, 1954 Rugger, Easter Term ...

Cross-Country and Athletics Cricket Fixtures, 1954 ...

The Boat Club ...

The Junior School

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St. Peter's in the time of the Rev. William Tomlinson, who was Head Master from 1679 to 1711, when the School was housed in the Bedern.

A brief account of Aislabie's career is given elsewhere in this issue.

We can hardly claim him as a famous Old Peterite. His contemporaries, no doubt, would have described him as infamous; and there was ample justification for the abuse which was hurled at him when his nefarious part in a swindle which brought ruin to thousands of English families was exposed to the light of day. The verdict of the historians is usually that he was an able and energetic minister who ruined his career by succumbing to the ambition of amassing quickly an enormous fortune. In those early days of stockjobbing the means must have seemed temptingly easy. John Aislabie has had a host of successors. There have been many since who have yielded to the temptation of large-scale financial jugglery, but none of them, so far as we know, has been a nursling of St. Peter's School. If Aislabie has no niche in the Hall of Fame but rather a place in the Rogues Gallery, we can console ourselves with the thought that in a history of more than 1,300 years the roll of Old Peterites must inevitably include some who are more notorious than notable.

Of Dick Turpin, if his bona-fides can be established, there can be no two opinions. He was the rogue par excellence. Our one poetlaureate, Laurence Eusden, was a poor thing who, if his contemporary, Pope, is to be believed, drew his inspiration from the wine-bottle; and Guy Fawkes, of course, is a matter of taste. There may even be some today, particularly among those who have suffered more than most by the process of tightening the screw which Gladstone foretold, who question the financial morality of Sir William Harcourt who, by his revolutionary Death Duties, inaugurated the dubious economic practice of the State confiscating capital and spending it as income.

Till recently Sir William Harcourt was believed to be our only Old Peterite Chancellor of the Exchequer. In John Aislabie he now has a fellow.

COMMEMORATION, 1954 Speech Day this year will be on Saturday, the 24th July, when the prizes will be distributed by the Hon. Sir Thomas White, the High Commissioner for Australia in London. The Commemoration Sermon will be preached by the Provost of Newcastle. The festival as a whole will follow the usual programme, beginning on Friday, the 23rd, with the start of the cricket match, School v. Old Peterites, and, in the evening the Old Peterite Dinner. On Saturday the cricket match will be resumed in the afternoon, when there will also be the usual boat races between School and OR'. crews.

Following the practice of recent years, St. Olave's will have their own Prizegiving on the afternoon of the preceding Wednesday, 21st July. Lt.-Col. J. N. Blenkin, O.B.E., 'M.C., T.D., will present the prizes and address the boys and their parents.

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MR. M. G. MANBY It was with real regret that we said goodbye to Mr. M. G. Manby, who left the Staff at the end of the Easter Term to take up an appointment as Head Master of St. John's College Preparatory School, Johannesburg. Though Mr. Manby was with us rather less than two years, as Senior English Master he had already made his mark as an able and inspiring teacher, and in this comparatively brief period he did much to raise the standard of English throughout the School and, particularly in the higher forms, evoked an understanding and appreciation of English Literature which had not previously been very conspicuous. One boy, addressing valedictory remarks to Mr. Manby on behalf of his form-mates, adapted to the occasion the well-known description of Augustus' restoration of the City of Rome, "urbs quam labericiam invenit, marmoream reliquit"—"the city which lie found made of brick he left made of marble". It seems to us a just appraisal of the impress Mr. Manby made on the English of his senior forms.

Apart from his merits as a teacher we learned to appreciate Mr. Manby for his friendly disposition, his keen sense of humour, and his readiness to help in our out-of-school activities and to enter with zest into the general life of the School. He will be greatly missed.

St. John's College, to which Mr. Manby returns—returns because he came to us from a post on the staff of its senior school—is a South African private Church School, the equivalent of an English Public School, and has over 600 boys, of whom just under 300 will be in Mr. Manby's care as Head of the preparatory department. We wish Mr. and Mrs. 'Manby good luck in their new sphere.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP We congratulate R. B. Hawkins on the award of a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. Hawkins' instrument is the viola.

FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN ADJUDICATION AND ADDRESS BY MR. HAROLD F. HUTCHISON The Frank Pick Competition this year was set and judged by Mr. Harold F. Hutchison, Publicity Officer of the London Transport Executive. In his talk on Design Mr. Hutchison said that it was due to the guiding influence of Frank Pick, an Old Peterite, that a high standard of design was maintained in the London Transport. It was he who first introduced the station "front-window" in the form of well designed posters done by prominent contemporary artists. This invitation was to be a colourful challenge backed by an efficient, 3

speedy, and well designed transport system worthy of the greatest of cities. The design of the litter-bin, the station bench, the bus stop, and shelter must be as carefully considered as the design of the train and new station.

Firstly, in the middle of the Great War, in 1916, the most distinguished of lettering artists, Edward Johnston, was commissioned to design and cut a new type fount to make London Transport notices both legible and pleasing. The result was a "sans serif" type which was to influence fine type designers in this country; Eric Gill, Johnson's pupil, being one of the foremost. In architecture, too, Frank Pick was daring enough to commission such sculptors as Epstein, Eric Gill, and Henry Moore to work on the new Headquarters of the London Transport, over St. Jame's Park Station.

Frank Pick, Mr. Hutchison ended, was also not afraid to admit to his mistakes, and in the slides that followed examples of good and bad design were shown, with a cautionary word that fashion and individual taste were always changing and what was fashion in the past was ridiculed today.

First Prize: T. G. Stephenson.

Second Prize: D. A. Stabler.

Third Prize : W. C. Stubbs.

CHILDREN'S TV. ART COMPETITION A ST. OLAVE'S ENTRY Andrew Bytheway, an "Olavite", was warmly commended by the judges for his painting submitted for the "Children's Television" Art Competition set by Mervyn Levy. The picture was an oil-painting of a cockerel and hen depicted against a farmyard background.

Unfortunately Bytheway, who is only nine years old, was debarred, by a rule forbidding children under 1'2 to appear before the T.V. cameras to receive prizes, from a public award; but the B.B.C. instead sent him a letter of congratulation and his picture was reproduced in the appropriate issue of the "Radio Times".

OLD PETERITE NEWS COMMEMORATION A detailed programme will be sent in due course to all members of the O.P. Club. The dates of the festival this year are Friday, 23rd July, to Sunday, 25th July. The Cricket Match and Boat Races against the School will take place as usual.

The O.P. Cricket XI will be arranged by R. A. Stratton, and any O.P. who would like to play should communicate with him at Heald 4

Bank, Langham Road, Bowdon, Cheshire. K. H. Rhodes, at the School, will organise the boat crews, and anyone interested should write to him.

The Dinner will be held on the Friday evening as usual. All information will be given on the formal invitations.

OLD PETERITE LODGE The Old Peterite Lodge of Freemasons (No. 6412 on the Register of the United Grand Lodge of England) was founded on the 5th of March, 1947, with the object of furthering the masonic association of Old Boys, Masters and Governors of the School, and meets at the Masonic Hall, Duncombe Place, York, on the third Wednesday in March, May, June, July, October and November.

At the Annual Installation Meeting held on 17th June, 1953, Worshipful Brother John Saville, J.P., was installed as Worshipful Master, and the following Officers appointed and invested :Immediate Past Master : Wor. Bro. G. N. Paul Crombie.

Senior Warden : Bro. J. N. Blenkin, O.B.E., M.C., T.D. Junior Warden : Bro. A. S. Rymer, 0.B.E., J.P. Chaplain : Bro. The Rev. Canon H. N. Hodd, T.D. Treasurer : Wor. Bro. H. L. Creer, J.P. Secretary : Bro. W. S. Moore.

Director of Ceremonies : Wor. Bro. R. A. Wilkinson.

Senior Deacon : Bro. D. L. T. Creer.

Junior Deacon : Bro. E. R. Gossop.

Assistant Director of Ceremonies : Wor. Bro. F. W. B. Pacey.

Organist : Bro. R. H. Buckton.

Inner Guard : Bro. G. H. Briggs.

Stewards : Bro. D. T. Rumfitt.

Bro. W. D. Blackburn.

Tyler : Bro. S. E. Howe.

Charity Representative : Wor. Bro. Chas. Oliver.

All correspondence for the Lodge should be addressed to the Secretary (Bro. W. S. Moore), at 148 Manor Drive, North, Boroughbridge Road, York.

OBITUARY CHARLES OSWALD GRINDROD We record with great regret the death, on 30th December, 1953, of Charles Oswald Grindrod. "C.O." was the last surviving member of a family of seven brothers, all of whom were Peterites, and was at the School from 1887 to 1893. He was 78. Our last issue recorded the deaths of his two brothers, Harold and Oswald, on 6th November and 6th December, and it is sad to think that in the short space of seven weeks the last three members of this loyal Old Peterite family have been taken from us and that the long association has at last come to an end.

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G. F. TENDALL A TRIBUTE FROM AN OLD PETERITE The following tribute to G. F. Tendall, whose death on 9th December last was announced in the last number of "The Peterite", has been sent to us by E. G. B. Atkinson (1920-1924).

"There must be many from Clifton Grove in far corners of the world who will mourn the passing of G. F. Tendall. To the generation at St. Peter's who have known two world wars he is still a vivid memory. The clear-cut features, the humorous turn of his lips, the twinkling eye, the warning cough as he approached the classroom or dormitory, all bring back visions of one whom we all came to admire and not only in later life.

New boys will recall the way he helped them find their feet in a strange new world, with memories to a few of being taken to Strensall for an afternoon's caddying followed by late dinner in his own rooms.

Above all he will be remembered for his fairness, at all times, and his keen interest in our everyday affairs while often feigning indifference.

Finally G.F.T. had the gift, which is not of every schoolmaster, of knowing more about boys than they knew about themselves. If his great qualities were not always recognised by us in early youth, reflection in after years never fails to bring a warm and happy consciousness of his influence and example.

To Mrs. Tendall, the guiding light of his life for over 30 years, and to his son and daughter we extend our sincere sympathy."

OLD PETERITES IN THE SERVICES We should like to draw attention here to the concluding paragraph of the C.C.F. Notes wherein a request is made for information about past members of the C.C.F. who have gained their commissions, either as National Servicemen or as Regular Officers in one or another of the three services. The relevant paragraph will be found on page 41 of this issue.

ITEMS W. P. Mackay (1918-1923) has been appointed Chief Actuary to the Leicester Trustee Savings Bank. He had been more than 30 years with the York County Savings Bank. In 1943 he came to the Head Office in St. Helen's Square, York, and since 1947 he has been Joint Chief Actuary.

J. W. Taylor-Thompson (1938-1945), who has been with the Treasury since leaving Oxford, is now Private Secretary to Sir Edgar Verity, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue.

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Old Peterites of recent vintage will be interested to learn that Mr. G. A. Henderson, who deputised on the Modern Language Staff during Mr. R. A. Dodds absence on service in Korea and who forsook teaching for the Civil Service when he left St. Peter's, has repented and returned to the fold as Head Master of Ashern High School, Manitoba.

P. T. Baker (1945-50), of St. Catharine's College, and A. N. Wyatt-Gunning (1942-52), of Emmanuel College, have both been playing rugger for Cambridge University in the Lent Term. This augurs well for their future prospects in University football and we wish them well next season.

O.P. BLAZERS

Messrs. Anderson, of Coney St., York, can now supply the Old Peterite striped blazers, finished to measure, at 10 guineas. O.P. blazer badges are available from stock.

BIRTHS

BRINDLEY.—On 19th March, 1954, at Farnborough Hospital, to Joyce, wife of Peter C. Brindley, a brother (Robert Keith) for Guy. [1940-45.]

BROADHURST.—On 25th February, at Halifax General Hospital, to Mollie •(nee Hoyle) and Arthur, a son. [1937-41.]

COLBECK.—On 5th March, 1954, at the War Memorial Hospital, Nakuru, Kenya, to Thelma (nee Beaumont), wife of Noel Colbeck, a daughter (Judith Ann Eyre). [1930-36.]

GRIFFITHS.—On 13th April, at Middlesbrough Maternity Hospital, Middlesbrough, Yorks., to Jean (nee Maccabe), wife of Lt. T. M. A. Griffiths, R.A. (Hong Kong, now Korea), twin daughters, Nicola and Julia. [1943-48.]

MARWOOD.—On 9th April, 1954, at Colchester Military Hospital, to June (nee Wrinch), wife of Major M. B. Marwood, a son.

[1932-36.]

NEWDICK.—On '21st February, to June and Frank N. Newdick, a daughter. [1942-48.]

PING.—On 6th March, 1954, at York, to Dorothy (née Speed), wife of Alan C. Wentworth Ping, a daughter, Briony Margaret Wentworth. [1929-38.]

STIBBARD.—On '26th April, 1954, at Kowloon Hospital, Hong Kong, to Margaret (nee Weddell), wife of Major G. D. Stibbard, 7th Royal Tank Regiment, a son. [1926-32.]

MARRIAGES

BEETHAM—MARSDEN. The wedding took place at Pudsey Parish Church on 3rd September, of Mr. Stanley Hubert Beetham, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Beetham, of Lidgett Lane, Leeds, and Miss Jennifer Ruth Marsden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Marsden, of Castle Dene, Hillthorpe, 1Pudsey. [1936-41.]

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RINGROSE—LEMMON. On 1st April, 1954, at Wesley Place, Addingham, David Francis, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Ringrose, of New Earswick, York, to Dora Winifred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lemmon, of Addingham, Yorkshire. [1943-47.]

ENGAGEMENTS BLACK—MILLS. The engagement is announced between Victor, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Black, of York, and Betty, only daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mills, of Harrogate. [1935-41.]

MOUNTAIN—NOLAN. The engagement is announced between the Rev. Geoffrey 'Mountain, of 383 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, son of the late Mr. E. Mountain and of Mrs. L. M. Mountain, of Scarborough, and Olive Mary, daughter of Mr. and 'Mrs. H. Nolan, of 38 Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield. [1939-45.]

WALL—PENDLE. The engagement is announced between John David Crozier, only son of 'Mr. and 'Mrs. T. J. Wall, of Peterborough, and Audrey Dorothy, elder daughter of the late Mr. F. E. and Mrs. V. Pendle, of Campbeltown, Argyll. [1942-50.]

WETHERELL—JOHNSON. The engagement is announced between Paul, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wetherell, of Turnham Hall, Cliffe, Selby, and Margaret, the youngest daughter of Mrs. E. 'M. Clayton and the late Mr. L. Johnson, of North Duffield, Selby. [1948-52.]

AN OLD PETERITE JOHN AISLABIE (1670-1742) We are indebted to Mr. F. H. Woodward for drawing our attention to a reference in Vol. 37 of the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal which establishes that John Aislabie, Lord of the 'Manor of Studley Royal, and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1718 to 1721, was an Old Peterite. Aislabie, it appears, was at St. Peter's during the Headmastership of the Rev. William Tomlinson (1679-1711). It can hardly be claimed that Aislabie's career shed lustre on his old school, since at the time of his fall from power, when the "South Sea Bubble" burst at the close of 1720, he was probably the most execrated man in all England, and his public life ended with his ignominous expulsion from the House of Commons and temporary incarceration in the Tower of London. But though he was a notorious rather than a notable Old Peterite, he was certainly a national figure and his history must be •of interest to us.

John Aislabie came of a family of Baltic merchants who by the early 17th century were well-established as substantial citizens of York.

His father, George Aislabie, was Registrar of the Episcopal Court of York ,(an office in which his son succeeded him), and his marriage 8

to Mary, daughter of Sir John Mallory, of Studley Royal, elevated him to the ranks of the landed gentry, since Sir John left no male heirs and the daughter inherited the estate. John Aislabie, the subject of this note, was the second son of this marriage and was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, on the 7th December, 1670. He left St. Peter's in 1687 and proceeded to St. John's College, Cambridge, in the same year. His elder brother died in 1699, and ultimately he inherited Studley Royal from his mother.

His political career dated from 1695 when he became Member of Parliament for the Ripon Borough (Ripon, which returned two Members, was at the time a pocket borough of the Lords of Studley Royal), and, except for a brief period of two or three years when he was nominated for another constituency, he was one of Ripon's representatives until his fall in 1721. The patronage of Harley secured him a position as one of the:Commissioners of Admiralty in 1712, and two years later he gained the important and lucrative post of Treasurer of the Navy, in which office he did much good work in endeavouring to straighten out the chaotic finances of the Admiralty. He had the sagacity to see the political significance of the death of Queen Anne, and when the long period of Whig domination began in 1714, by a judicious volte-face he found himself on the right side of the fence.

When, in 1718, Charles, Earl of Sunderland, became First Lord of the Treasury, Aislabie took office as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Thus far St. Peter's and the Rev. Tomlinson could well have been proud of Aislabie's political career. But the Treasury's association with the activities of the South Sea Company, for which Aislabie was largely responsible, brought him to disgrace and the end of his public life. In 1719 the South Sea Company (promoted originally by Harley in 1711 as a means to strengthen the public credit) came forward with a scheme for paying off the National Debt through the activities of the Company and invited the Government to participate. Despite the opposition of the Bank of England, Aislabie gave the project his wholehearted support, and a Bill giving effect to the scheme received the Royal Assent early in 1720. Public subscription was invited and a wave of get-rich-quick speculation swept over the country. At the height of the mania the price of the stock rose to the fantastic figure of £1,000. The inevitable crash followed, and thousands of families were ruined. All this, and the subsequent outcry against a scheme which in retrospect seemed a deliberate plot to exploit the public, are matters of history. Parliament appointed a committee of inquiry whose proceedings were secret. John Aislabie did not wait for its findings. In January, 1720/21 he resigned his office.

On the 8th March Parliament met to consider the conduct of the ex-Chancellor in the light of the investigations. Aislabie's "long, submissive, and pathetique speech" in his defence availed him nothing,, and the House found him guilty of "the most notorious, dangerous, and infamous corruption . . . in that he had encouraged and 9

promoted the South Sea scheme with a view to his own exorbitant profit". There was no gainsaying the facts. Aislabie had enriched himself by enormous sums and had even gone to the length of burning incriminating books prior to the inquiry. Retribution was swift. A resolution was passed expelling him from the House, and the next day, on the authority of the Speaker's writ, he was committed to the Tower.

Next came a bill for confiscating the estates of the Directors of the Company and others implicated, the proceeds to be used to alleviate the lot of those who had suffered in the catastrophe. Aislabie was named in the Bill, but actually emerged from the operation of the Act more fortunately than most of his confederates. He was allowed to keep his estates in Yorkshire and such property as he had held prior to 18th October, 1718.

His public career was, of course, ended. He retired into private life and devoted himself to the rebuilding of the house at Studley (it had been partly destroyed by fire), the laying out of the magnificent pleasure gardens which at the time were almost unique in England, and the general improvement of his estate.

As a footnote of interest to Yorkshire readers it may be added that Aislabie's son extended the property by the purchase of the adjacent Fountains Abbey estate in 1768. But on the death of John Aislabie's grand-daughter the estate passed from the direct succession from George Aislabie and went to Thomas, Earl de Grey, whose greatgrandfather had married John's sister.

We may not be proud of John Aislabie as an Old Peterite, but it is something to learn that he was one. And, after all, are there not black sheep in every family?

L.B. ,

VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (April, 1954) THE RISE B. R. Stockton. 1951-54 '(St. Olave's, 1948). G.C.E., "0" level, 1953. R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. First Class Shot.

SCHOOL HOUSE E. W. Peat. 1951-54. Transitus Science. G.C.E., "0" level, 1953. Founder Member of Young Farmers' Club, Vice-Chairman and Minutes Secretary, 1953-54. 1st XV, 1953-54. Colours, 1953-54. Colts XV, 1952-53.

Colours, 1953. Junior "A" XV, 1951. Derbyshire Schoolboys' XV, 1953.

Athletic Team, 1954. Cadet in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I, 1952. Marksman. School Play, 1953.

SALVETE (January, 1954) M. L. Bywater (IVA).

D. Anderson (INN.

THE MANOR THE RISE

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SCHOOL OFFICERS Easter Term, 1954 HEAD OF SCHOOL:

P. G. TAYLOR.

SCHOOL MONITORS :

Head of The Grove: M. J. KENT. Head of The Manor: J. A. JACKSON. Head of Queen's House: R. DUNWELL Head of The Rise: R. D. WHEATLEY. Head of School House: R. NELSON. Head of Temple: P. G. TAYLOR. Chapel Monitor: J. N. T. HOWAT.

D. C. HOLMES. D. K. TIMMS. W. R. IBBERSON.

HOUSE MONITORS :

The Grove: M. J. BADDELEY, P. G. BROOKE, P. L. BARDGETT, B. N.

JACKSON.

The Manor: J. FORD, J. H. HEPWORTH, R. A. JACKSON, A. M. MARSH,

J. M. SAVILLE.

Queen's House: A. BLOOMFIELD, J. H. BAINES, R. G. BOUGH, J.

CROSSLEY, R. J. SHANKS.

The Rise: M. W. BOLTON, J. B. CLAYDON, J. M. GRAINGER, C. H.

LEWIS, B. M. NENDICK.

School House: G. D. GARDNER, C. J. GRIFFITHS, M. J. McCALLUM,

R. M. STORK.

Temple: R. N. JOHNSON, N. R. SEATON, R. D. WELCH, J. M. WELSH,

P. CROWE.

GAMES CAPTAINS :

Captain of Rugger: P. G. TAYLOR. Captain of Hockey: R. G. BOUGH. Captain of Cricket: R. G. BOUGH. Captain of Boats: R. A. JACKSON. Captain of Athletics: C. H. LEWIS. Captain of Shooting: W. R. IBBERSON. Captain of Fencing: B. M. NENDICK. Captain of Squash: R NELSON. EDITORS OF "THE PETERITE" :

R. D. WHEATLEY, P. G. TAYLOR, D. K. TIMMS, M. J. BADDELEY, J. B. CLAYDON, A. M. MARSH.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE' For the second term running we came back to find a new Head of House, M. J. Kent, W. G. A. Maxwell having left at the end of the Christmas Term.

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The only new addition to the House was W. R. Dalkin, whom we hope will be happy during his years in our select community.

One of the first things that met our eyes at the beginning of term was a magnificent new hall clock kindly presented to the House by Mr. and Mrs. Harding. We are very grateful to them for this.

It is pleasing to note that the health record of the House was exceptional for an Easter Term; only one or two people entered the Sanatorium and even then for nothing more than a common cold.

The House was well represented at the mid-term School Concert in both orchestra and chorus when the Music Society presented "Samson".

In sport the House tried hard to impress its point of view on other Houses and did, in fact, succeed in making its presence felt. The biggest success was the retaining of the Squash Cup for the second year in succession. The team was ably captained by P. L. Bardgett and other players were D. Pfluger, N. J. Magson, D. Wilkinson, and D. Kirby. All showed great promise of becoming first-class squash players. After the final against School House N. J. Magson was awarded his House colours.

Other more personal successes, although none the less important to the House, were numerous. D. Pfluger came second in the crosscountry, only being pipped on the post for first place. In the same event D. K. Hodd and W. C. Stubbs also ran very well, coming 7th and 12th respectively. For their efforts, all three were awarded their House colours. Later in the term D. K. Hodd and D. Pfluger again showed their running ability by attempting to tie for first place in the Intermediate mile, only to be separated by the judges by a matter of inches. P. L. Bardgett and D. ,Pfluger played for the 1st XI hockey team and were awarded their colours.

On Sports Day the House started off in third position in the standards, and after some fine running by many members of the House finished up in second place. Here we must congratulate D. Pfluger on his untiring work in training the House athletic team, and also all those members of the House who competed on Sports Day, especially D. Pfluger and 'M. D. Fish for their first places, the latter breaking the Intermediate long jump record. He was awarded his House colours.

Unfortunately the House was forced to take the exceptional course of not rowing a first boat this term owing to illness and the desire not to hinder the chances of the second crew by splitting them up, and it was only after a re-row, the first race being a dead-heat, that it was knocked out of the Cup competition by School House.

In chess the House reached the final, but lost to the Manor after a replay. While on the subject of chess, it can be mentioned here that three members of the House, B. N. Jackson, H. W. H. Unwin, and D. M. Walker played for the School chess team.

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In the academic field, all members of the House have continued to make good progress in their school work. It has been pleasing to hear so many Grove names mentioned in favourable positions in their respective forms when the form order are read out on Saturday mornings. Also we hear the names of many of the House read out in the "Merits of the Week" list. Consequently the House has high hopes of seeing yet another item of silverware in the shape of the Work Cup on our shelf next year.

In closing may it be said that the House has had a most successful term in all spheres of work and play and has high hopes for the future. Cups do not mean everything, but they increase the prestige of the House and so we hope that the cup shelf will never be empty.

THE MANOR The Spring Term, with its spells of bad weather, and its crop of coughs and colds, sore throats and temperatures, is no more popular in the Manor than elsewhere, but for us it has had its compensations.

Of the six trophies for competition we secured three. The trial examinations, while worrying for some, also seem to have encouraged others, and have produced no air of settled gloom in the House.

Our rowing strength continued unabated this year, and Manor crews won both the Senior and Junior Cups. The Senior crew— Jackson, R., Jackson, J., Carr, and Saville, with Wilson, I., as cox— had no great difficulty in disposing of their opponents, but the Junior crew had to fight hard, and won the final, against Temple, by less than a length. Carr and Saville were awarded House colours. The Junior crew consisted of Macdonald, Wilson, P. B., Simpson, and Handler; Metcalf was cox. Most members of both crews are leaving, and if the House is to maintain its rowing record it is important that there should be some keen beginners in the Summer Term.

Once again we were second in the cross-country, Elston and Botterill being well placed. Botterill, who has done much for the House in various ways, was awarded House colours.

After the first week of athletics standards we found ourselves bottom of the averages. However, everyone made a great effort to improve, and even the pose of hating the whole business was dropped by many, with the result that by Sports Day we had risen to second place. Bywater obtained full points in Set D, and Elston in Set A was only one short of maximum—the best performance in the School in this set. In the Sports, after a long struggle, we were finally overtaken by Grove, and ended third. Bywater, whom we welcomed this term, and who has joined the Junior Middles, proved himself a valuable asset to the House by winning three events, and breaking the Junior high and long jump record.

A chess and a squash competition were held this term. The chess was won by Marsh, after all the favourites had been beaten by the 13

unorthodox tactics of those whose chess ability had previously been questionable. One of the objects of the competition was to help the selection and practising of the House teams, and this it achieved to some purpose, for after a stormy passage, which included two draws, the team—Marsh, Metcalfe, Simpson, R. A. Jackson and Muxworthy —won the trophy. The interest in the squash competition seemed to flag, but it was taking an expected course in spite of the heavy handicaps placed on some of the leading players. The team was beaten by School House, but perhaps the score of 3--2 might have been reversed, as one member of the team was heard to remark, had he not eaten too much lunch.

In many ways the House goes on much as usual. Cooking smells —not always appetizing—continue to rise from the Junior Change Room. Model aircraft engines continue to be run-in with much noise and nauseating ordour. There are, of course, some changes and developments : sensitive ears have been assailed by an alarm clock at unexpected moments, and an ever-growing stack of gramophone records ensures that the House shall be well educated in current and not-so-recent hit-tunes.

QUEEN'S At the end of last term we claimed to be showing signs of vigour.

In this respect we can now honestly say that we have used that vigour to good account. For although we are not yet the proud possessors of a host of silver cups, the enthusiasm in the House is sufficient to warrant high hopes for the future. We crave the reader's indulgence whilst we record our modest achievements.

In games we have not been idle. The cross-country team showed that they could "stay the course", and Heap, especially, made a commendable effort. And he also deserves congratulations for stroking his four into the semi-finals of the Maiden Fours events in the York Spring Regatta. While on the subject of rowing we commiserate with the House Senior boat, which was not "out of the running" until the final. We feel that in beating Temple we made up for the ignominy of our narrow defeat by them on the rugger field. The second boat retired early.

We are duly proud of Bough for his excellent captaincy of the 1st XI hockey, and heartily congratulate him on the award of his cap.

He proved worthy of it. Also, although he did not lead the House squash team to victory, he played for the School and was awarded his colours. And, just by the way, he won the Senior Squash Competition.

Well played, Bough !

The athletics, too, gave us a small opening, and we made the best of our abilities. Heap took honours in the Senior "880", and we understand Brown, P. B., is capable of amazing ballistical achievements. The relay teams showed what teamwork can produce.

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Minor sports were not neglected. Hewsey was awarded his colours. for shooting and Atkinson captained the second team in the Country Life Competition. Of chess we simply say, "Herring left us and Carter, B. W. H., went A.W.O.L.". But the swordsmen of the House assure us that, unofficially, they beat the rest of the School.

But not all our vigour is taken up by physical exercise. We are intellectual, too. The general standard of work has remained quite high, and we were rperesented at all the School Societies. It seems that our emminent debater is something of a musician, for, not only did he address the Music Society but he gave a "Friday Recital", too.

And, of course, the Discussion Group led by King continues to flourish.

Finally a belated welcome to Shanks and Bloomfield into the monitorial body. They have acquitted themselves well.

On the whole, then, the future for the "new" House is decidedly bright.

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THE RISE The dawn of a new term saw a change in the "regime"; Wheatley was appointed 'Head of House, Ibberson became a School Monitor, and Grainger and Bolton were made House Monitors. The monitorial body thus fortified, we plunged into the term with vigour and zest.

There was always something to be done, even during the cold spells,. which brought snow to the broad acres of the Rise garden, but which did not freeze the versatile mind of our resourceful and imaginative Housemaster.

During the term, Mr. Virgo, a student master, was attached to the House. He took a great interest in our activities, especially those of the Railway Room enthusiasts. A Discussion Group met on occasions, in Mr. Crew's drawing room, but although they argued over topics ranging from religion to music, it is not evident that any kind of agreement was reached. The Library continues to flourish and a scheme has been introduced whereby several boys read different books and then report their findings to a meeting, to decide which book shall be purchased for the Library. The craze for canoes continues, and those built last term have had an outing on the river. Skating was very popular during the appropriate weather. Under the able direction and with the invaluable assistance of our Housemaster, the Rise defeated the rest of the School in a snowball fight.

As usual there was enthusiasm for the sporting activities of the term. In boating, after strenuous training, we were beaten by the Manor in the Senior Division first round and by Temple in the semifinal of the Junior Division. In squash and in chess we suffered the same fate, in the former at the hands of the 'Grove, and, in the latter at the hands of School House. Success was achieved, however, on the barren wastes of the Ings and on the sports field. The crosscountry team brought back the Plate to the Rise for the first time .

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since 1941. This was a fine effort on the part of everyone concerned, especially as the whole of the team arrived back in the first half of the field. Athletics give yet another opportunity for concerted effort.

The House responded well, gaining a commanding lead in the standards. This superiority was confirmed on Sports Day, when the House retained the Athletics Shield by a margin of more than fifty points. Lewis, the captain, gave a sparkling performance in the sprints and was a fine example to a willing and talented team.

It is with pleasure that we record the award of House colours to Hudson, Shirtcliffe, Bolton, and 'Portlock, and of Junior House colours to Wilkinson, Scarth, Mitchell, and Irwin. Risites have taken a full part in School activities; Lewis and Wheatley were awarded 2nd XI hockey colours, whilst Grainger, Huzzard, and Hudson were all members of the forward line of that XI, making it an almost allRise attack. Lewis gained the distinction of being our first Captain of School Athletics for some years and we congratulate him on his performance against the Achilles team.

In closing, it might be appropriate to mention the subject of cups and trophies. They, perhaps, lead to a little vanity and boasting; that depends on the individual, but they do reflect the condition of a House, if the correct importance is attached to each one of them.

The Rise collection of these trophies at the present time is a mixed bag, but what is better? It covers the activities of work, athletics, hobbies, swimming, music and cross-country. It should be our honest endeavour to retain each and every one of those distinctions.

SCHOOL HOUSE After the excitement and success of last term we settled down to a quiet Easter Term. In games we were once again well represented in School teams. Thus Nelson, Willstrop, Mitchinson, and Macpherson gained places in the 1st hockey XI; Holmes also played. For the 2nd XI, Pacey and Ridley were selected. In the Junior "A" XV the House representatives were Macpherson, D. G., Baxter, Butler, and Beaumont; Robinson also played. Gardner represented us in the Spring Regatta 1st IV, and we contributed a good quota to the squash and shooting teams. Willstrop is to be congratulated on the award of his squash colours and Gardner on gaining his shooting colours.

Griffiths was, as expected, re-awarded his shooting colours.

We seemed to be certain to add the Squash Cup to last term's trophies, but failed in the final thanks to injuries to two of our players, Macpherson and Pacey. With regard to House boating, we gathered, from remarks by the House 1st IV, that Mr. Gregory had been training them like a university boat-race crew, and we were looking forward hopefully to the races. In the first round we were drawn to compete against the Grove but, perhaps rather apprehensively, they withdrew from the race. We were, however, eliminated by the Manor in the

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next round. The House Junior IV tied with, and then beat, the Grove in the first round, but this crew also had the misfortune to race next against the Manor, who proved to be too strong. Some special races were organised for House 3rd IVs and it is perhaps a good omen for the future that our own crew was successful in these.

The cross-country took place on the 22nd February despite many secret prayers for floods and rain. Our team appeared a fairly strong one, but this proved to be wishful thinking, since Gardner (15th) was the first of the team to pass the post. Athletics followed closely on the tail of the cross-country and the House set about gaining points in the Standards. With a more concerted effort we could have done better here, but on Sports Day we easily held our own, being 2nd in the point scoring and being beaten for 4th place in the final assessment

by Manor with only half a point lead. Our team did really very well, Peat being the outstanding athlete, as a result of which he was awarded his House colours.

Turning to internal affairs, the House was still active. On several nights each week, if one looked through Remove formroom windows, one could see Thomas, in shirt sleeves, exercising his power of command over several other members of the House; it was, in fact, the School House Play in preparation. This took place on Sunday, 21st March, in the Junior Common Room, and was a notable success. A critique of the play is appended to these notes. We would take the opportunity of thanking Miss Hall for all her assistance with the costumes, and Mr. Rhodes for carrying out the make-up.

A new House society was inaugurated this term—"The Light Music Club". This was naturally very popular and there were two closed meetings and one open meeting. The "House Proms." held their usual meetings and a large audience assembled to hear a piano recital by Mr. Wicks, whom we thank for a most successful evening.

We would also thank J. N. T. Howat for all the work he has done for the House Proms. over a period of four years.

Ending on a sadder note, we have to say farewell to Peat, who leaves us this term. We thank him for all his services to the House, and wish him every success and happiness in the future.

SCHOOL HOUSE PLAY To all appearance, the choice of "Master Dudley" by Philip Johnson for a House play would seem a bad one, for out of the five characters, four are female. Nevertheless, those who were called upon to play female roles proved thoroughly convincing, and the play was a resounding success.

Le Pla, as Mrs. Van Ruyden, was outstanding, and he maintained his American accent with few lapses. The audience (which was unusually appreciative and helpful) really looked forward to Le Pla's next speech. M. I. L. Rice, as 'Martha, was satisfactory, though his 17

voice tended to be rather deep. Clayton, who, as Eileen, had a most difficult Nile, certainly looked the part, but he tended to be parrot-like in his words. 'McNeil, as Dudley's mother, was impressive, having few faults, except that he dropped his voice. He most convincingly transmitted to his audience a sense of relief at the verdict of the trial, coupled with a certain anxiety that all was not concluded. Finally, the acting of Thomas was as big a success as his producing. The suddenness of his temper was rather frightening, but, as an experienced actor, his outstanding contribution was the manner in which he inspired confidence in his fellow actors.

The actors were well supported by Leonard and Middlebrook, who produced a most ingenious setting in the Junior Common Room, and by McCallum, who arranged the lighting.

TEMPLE Fortune is said to be a fickle jade and one gifted with a somewhat savage sense of humour, as we in Temple are finding out to our cost.

The House, which last year was almost •big enough to start a school by itself, this year only just reaches the fifty mark and is the smallest House in the School. This, of course, is extremely praiseworthy from the point of view of the personal touch and the all-one-big-happyfamily way of looking at things, but it is not very encouraging when House captains have to choose teams not by deciding who to put in but by deciding who to leave out.

Having thus offered excuses for the catalogue of woe which follows, we will coat the pill further by starting off with our one success. This was the winning of the cross-country and, consequently, of the Goodburn Cup by Dobson. This was a fine individual effort, and one can only feel sorry that the rest of the team, Seaton excepted, decided to see what life was like lower down. Dobson fell into the monotonous habit of winning everything he went in for this term, including the mile, and he is to be congratulated on the award of his School athletics colours and his 'House colours for athletics and cross-country. Seaton was also given his House colours after 'the latter event.

In the remainder of the inter-House sport this term Temple were, as the platitude has it, gallant losers—occasionally, even, just plain, ordinary losers. The first crew rowed against Queen's and promptly lost all further interest in the competition. The second crew set about Rise with gusto, and a little tactical coxing by Gosling, who only wanted half the river—the middle half—soon had the Rise boat practically climbing up the bank. It was decided, however, at the inquest which followed, that the Temple haloes were intact if slightly askew, and so we lived to fight another day. Manor were not impressed, however, and beat the Temple crew easily in the final.

Athletics are usually Temple's strong point, so let us hope that this year we were merely giving other Houses a chance to show what good

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runners-up they will be in future years. Squash is not highly regarded in Tetnple so a defeat in that came as no surprise. Even the chess was lost. Woe, most definitely, is us.

The spirit of the House was, however, not noticeably affected by this sporting debacle—a cynical observer might be tempted to suggest that they couldn't care less—but doubtless the arrival of small luxuries such as showers and lockers in the catacombs and pretty-coloured biological charts on the notice-board helped keep up morale. The showers are futuristic-looking devices which appear ready to take off for Mars at any moment and they even encouraged certain conservative types to feel that an occasional wash might not be such a soul-searing experience after all.

In the wider field of School activity Templars, as usual, lent the occasional helping hand, or stick in the majority of cases. Taylor, in all probability yearning for the black eyes, cauliflower ears and general blood and blasphemy of the rugger season, took over the original thankless task-1st XI goalkeeper, a fact which no doubt accounts for his mid-term nervous prostration. He is to be congratulated on the award of his hockey cap, as, too, is 'Johnson on receiving his colours.

Crowe, after serving in the 1st XI, went to reign elsewhere—as captain of the 2nd XI. In retrospect, then, apart from holding our lead in the Work Cup we have not had a very successful term as far as material rewards go.

Still, after all, we have to let other Houses have these cups now and again, just to make winning them back seem even more creditable.

That, at any rate, is our story and we're sticking to it.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1953-54 (Holders : THE GRovE) The following table gives the points gained up to date :Points Awarded Grove Manor Queen's

Senior Rugger ...

Junior Rugger ...

Senior Cricket ...

Junior Cricket Rowing (1st Division) Rowing (2nd Division) ...

Athletics, 1st ...

Athletics, 2nd Cross-country, 1st • • • Cross-country, 2nd • • • ••• Swinuning, 1st ••• Swimming, 2nd Squash ...

••• ••• ...

Tennis ••• Shooting (Team) .• • ...

Fencing

20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 10

5 10 5 10 10 5 5 180

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20 10 10 —

— 5

Rise

School House Temple

20 10 —

20 —

10

10 —

—

20

35

19

30

30

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THE CHAPEL The following boys were Confirmed by the Archbishop of York in the School Chapel on Thursday, 18th March :D. H. Allan, S. M. Badham, D. W. Bagshaw, P. J. M. Baines, R. R. Baldwin, I. 0. Barry, L. T. Beaumont, D. J. Bell, J. S. Botterill, D. N. Brocklebank, R. Brown, G. P. Burden, R. T. Burdon, P. H. C. Burn, P. J. Burton, J. A. Bygate, I. C. Bytheway, C. J. Carolin, C. I. Chadwick, M. Collins, P. A. Crane, B. W. A. Craven, R. E. Crowe, A. H. Crowther, N. J. Dick, I. S. T. Dutton, J. D. Fox, J. F. Franklin, W. Gibson, A. Gomersall, R. Gray, P. S. H. Jesper, C. W. Jose, M. J. Kershaw, T. D. J. Layfield, J. F. Liversidge, G. P. Lowley, W. I. Macdonald, D. G. Macpherson, J. F. Middleton, P. J. Netherwood, F. N. Parkin, D. W. Pickup, D. R. Procter, J. J. Rhodes, T. D. L. Rice, I. N. Ridley, J. N. Russell, D. H. K. Simpson, J. A. Stark, T. G. Stephenson, D. I. Stones, D. Storey, M. L. Swain, T. G. Tomlinson, R. V. Webster, A. C. Wilson, D. A. Wilson, M. B. Wilson, C. D. M. Wood, M. R. Wood, S. J. S. Wroe : 62 in all.

The newly Confirmed made their first Communion on Sunday, 21st March.

On the first Sunday of term, 24th January, we again took part in the Epiphany Procession in York Minster. The School Representatives and Choir formed, as usual, the Procession of "Everyman". The whole Service is most inspiring, and does not seem to lose its appeal in any way. It was generally agreed that the whole Service was better than ever before.

Our visiting preachers have been the Dean of York, and the Revd.

David Senior, to both of whom our sincere thanks are due. It was fitting that Mr. Senior should come to preach, since he is, as Chamberlain of York Minster, responsible for all the arrangements for, and ordering of, the Epiphany Procession : so we really owe both the Dean, who devised the Service, and Mr. Senior a double debt of gratitude.

Collections during the term, including the Junior School collections, amounted to £58 4s. 7d. One Sunday collection (£10 5s. 2d.) was given to the Westminster Abbey Appeal : and Junior School collections since Septuagesima have been given to provide a Bursary at Sherwood College, Naini Tal, India, where the Revd. M. Storrs Fox, 0.P., is Chaplain. This year we sent £14 13s. 8d.; and for the third year in succession we have exceeded our promised £10.

The Chapel Monitor and the Servers have been most conscientious and reliable, and we are very grateful for their constant and ready help. We hope and believe that they all appreciate the privilege of assisting in making the Worship of Almighty God as beautiful and ordered as it should be.

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THE CHOIR When the new term began the Choir found that it had only five days in which to rehearse before its first big event of the New Year.

However, much of the music had been practised during the previous term, and the Epiphany Service and Procession in York Minster went without a hitch.

After this rather hectic beginning the rest of the term seemed to pass relatively quietly. On Sexagesima Sunday the School had a preview of the last chorus from "Samson"—"Let their celestial concerts all unite"—which was the main work in the School Concert given later in the term.

The practice of having Matins at least once a term was kept up during the Easter term.

Towards the end of the term came the Confirmation. This is undoubtedly a special occasion. The service is quite straightforward and the singing was some of the best heard during the term.

And so the term closed on a peaceful note with the Choir looking forward to renewing its activity next term.

There has been either a Setting of the Canticles or an Anthem on each Sunday during the term with the exception of the first Sunday in Lent : the following music has been sung :Carol—"Ding, Dong, Ding".

Stanford—Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat.

Haydn—"The Heavens are telling".

Handel—"Let their celestial concerts all unite".

Bairstow—"The King of Love".

Wesley—"Wash me throughly".

Walmisley—Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D minor.

Gibbons, arr. Bairstow—"Jesu, grant me this I pray".

R.D.W.

THE LIBRARY Librarian: MR. L. BURGESS. Library Monitors: P. G. TAYLOR, J. C. M. HERRING, D. C. HOLMES, J. H. BAINES, J. CROSSLEY, A. M. MARSH, R. D. WELCH, J. M. WELSH.

The most notable feature about the Library this term has been the large number of new books, mainly French and German. So no longer can the modern linguists complain about the lack of books.

In addition it is proposed to recatalogue and rearrange the whole History section during the Easter holidays.

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The following books were added :ENGLISH. The Poet Chaucer—Nevill Coghill.

What Happens in Hamlet—J. Dover Wilson.

Christopher Marlowe—Havelock Ellis.

British Drama—Allardyce Nicoll.

The Development of the Theatre—Allardyce Nicoll.

A Collection of the Letters of Sir C. W. Siemens—Sir George Nelson The French Theatre of Today—Harold Hobson.

FRENCH.

Eugenie Grande—Balzac.

Cesar Birotteau—Balzac.

Le Medecin de Campagne—Balzac.

La Peau de Chagrin—Balzac.

Athalie—Racine.

Esther—Racine.

Phedre—Balzac.

Adolphe—Constant.

Atala, Rene—Chateaubriand.

Poemes Choisis—Leconte de Lisle.

La Peste—Albert Camus.

Les Dieux ont Soif—Anatole France.

L'Ile des Pingouins—Anatole France.

Crainquebille—Anatole France.

Ariel ou la Vie de Shelley—Maurois.

Ramuntcho—Loti.

An Introduction to 17th Century France—Lough.

GERMAN.

Der Schimmelreiter—Theoder Storm.

Meistererzahlungen—Mann.

Samtliche Werke—von Kleist.

Deutsche Realisten des 19. Jahrhunderts—Lukacs.

Von Deutscher Art and Kunst—Purdie.

Meister Dramen—Hauptmann.

A Dictionary of German Synonyms—Farrell.

HISTORY.

Illustrated English Social History, Vols. I-IV—Trevelyan.

Cromwell's Generals—Ashley.

THE CURIA At the preliminary meeting the new officers were elected, the membership brought up to the maximum, and the term's programme discussed.

The first meeting took the form of an informal talk by Mr. Wicks on a subject of his choice : "His Experiences with the Indian Army".

Mr. Wicks gave us an amusing and enlightening description of the people of India, and his association with them. Later in the term the contending views on Classical music and Jazz were illustrated on gramophone records by two members of the Society. The remarks passed by certain members clearly showed their widely differing views.

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programme for the term. The subjects were : Nineteenth Century Architecture, Trends in British Foreign Policy, and an article on "The History of Smoking".

THE DEBATING SOCIETY The Society held four meetings during the term, the first and last being open meetings. Attendances at closed meetings were somewhat disappointing, but a welcome compensation for this has been the large number of speakers from the floor. There seems little danger that the Society will fall into the hands of a few vocal members. At the same time it would be unfair to omit from these notes a word of appreciation to those members whose staunch support helps so much in every debate, such as Staines, Wheatley, Holmes, Ibberson, and Dunwell, to name a few, and, of course, Baines, who is one of the `"characters" of the Society and is credited with over 50 speeches.

An ability to defend himself with a well-turned phrase, a sense of humour sly enough to appear unintentional, and an imperturbable delivery have enabled him to achieve a unique position in the Society.

A word of thanks is due, too, to the efficient and hard-working Secretary, R. N. Johnson.

We have continued the system of "Parliamentary" seating—not without some dissentients—and it seems well established. Some members enjoy a dramatic and ostentatious change of sides; some have been known to persuade themselves by their own speeches, and then walk across. A really good speech has been known to cause quite a large-scale migration, and it seems as if the old gibe that everyone came with his mind already made up, and with no intention of changing it, whatever was said, is no longer applicable.

The first meeting (23rd January) was to discuss the motion "That this House regrets the ever-increasing strength of the party-system in Parliament". The proposers were Mr. Le Tocq and Kirkus, the opposers Wheatley and Crossley. In spite of the fact that the opposers, whose political views are well-known to be diametrically opposed, had at last found something to agree upon, and so might have been expected to win all shades of opinion, the motion was carried by 60 votes to 31, with 21 abstentions.

At the second meeting (6th February), J. 'M. Baines and H. C. Bulmer proposed "That this House regrets the growth of urban life in Britain". The Secretary and Bolton led the opposition, and there were 20 speakers from the floor. This motion was carried by 26 votes to nine, with six abstentions.

On 27th February the third meeting was held, and the House discussed the motion "That modern art form is not artistic". The proposers were Mr. F. Waine and Crowe, the opposers Stephenson 23

and P. G. Taylor. The leader of the opposition, who had recently won the Frank Pick Memorial Prize for Design, was making his first speech from the platform and impressed the House with well-informed arguments which converted some of the die-hards, and the motion was lost by a substantial majority.

At the last meeting (13th March), Staines proposed that "History is Bunk" and was seconded by Claydon. Mr. Manby and Dunwell led the opposition and carried the day, arguing that history helps us to understand our present problems. This proved too strong for the proposers, who made the appeal to "progress", which is usually a sure-fire success in the Society, their main point. The motion was lost by 89 to 7, with 22 abstentions.

This closed the Society's meetings for 1953-54. We shall be losing some of our most promising speakers before the next session begins, but the Society has sufficient reserves to be able to view this, not indeed without regret, but at least with some equanimity.

THE SCIENCE SOCIETY Owing to the shortness of the term only four meetings were held.

The first of the series, given by members of the Rise, was divided into two parts. M. T. 'Powell talked about Coal and its uses, and started by describing the formation of coal in the Carboniferous period. Some common types of coal were then mentioned before he went on to describe a few uses of coal, e.g., the formation of artificial mineral oils. 'Powell concluded by describing the various processes involved in the manufacture of coal gas.

The second lecture, by W. R. Ibberson and C. H. Lewis, was given the title "The Harmony and Direction of the Body Machine", or "Are we really responsible for our actions?" They began by stating that the body is a perfect machine and, after explaining the functions of the brain and spinal column, showed the way in which a stimulus is passed along a nerve. The muscle of a previously dissected frog was then made to "jerk" by an electrical stimulus, after which the muscles in the arm of a volunteer were subjected to a series of electrical impulses, during which he found it impossible to keep his arm at rest.

The two lecturers finished by describing how the brain could be divided into conscious, subconscious and cataloguing systems, and by means of a Wheatstone's bridge obtained a balance point for the resistance of the body. On asking the subject certain questions a deflection was registered on a galvanometer, showing the resistance to have changed.

Mr. Crews was in the chair.

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The second meeting consisted of two films shown under the general title of "The aims of industry". "War under the microscope" was the first, and dealt with the discovery, control and prevention of malaria.

It began by tracing the history of malaria from the time of the early Greeks, but not until the turn of this century was the real cause discovered, this being a small parasite, plasmodium, which destroys the red corpuscles of the blood. The question now arose as to how the plasmodia were transplanted from person to person. The answer to this was provided by Major Ross, of the Indian Army, later to become Dr. Sir Ronald Ross, who after many years of hard work discovered the carrier to be the female mosquito. The film ended by describing some of the new drugs such as paludrin, and modern methods of malaria control.

The second film was a short one with the title of "A De Havilland Diary", and was concerned with outstanding achievements in post-war aeronautics such as Geoffry De Havilland's first flight in the D.H.108, the altitude record made by Cunningham in 1948, and John Derry's closed circuit record. In conclusion all the planes mentioned were shown being put through their paces at a Farnborough Air Show.

Mr. Robinson was in the chair.

The third meeting was contributed by members of School House.

R. G. Le Pla opened the proceedings by giving a lecture entitled "The Science of Wines". The production of wines for human consumption is essentially a fermentation process. Their manufacture originated in Persia where people started to drink grape juice which had undergone natural fermentation. The juice from grapes is obtained usually by treading methods, after which the "blume" previously on the outside of the grape comes in contact with the juice, and it is this which causes fermentation to take place. The primary fermentation takes place in the Autumn followed by a subsidiary one in the Spring. It is at this stage that other alcoholic wines of differing blends and concentrations may be added, in which case the original wine is said to be fortified. Le Pla finished his lecture by describing how sparkling wines, i.e., champagne, are produced by the artificial addition of carbon dioxide at a pressure of 90 lbs./sq. in.

A. G. Hall continued the evening's programme by giving a very instructive talk on "How to set up a tropical aquarium". After deciding on the requirements of the fish that are to be kept, the bottom of the tank is laid out with clean gravel. Selected weeds may then be added, a lead weight being attached to their roots in order to hold them down. Finally some "top" weed is added, which is especially good cover for young fry. The last thing to do before the addition of the fish is to heat the tank to about 76°F. An electric heating heating element controlled by a thermostat is the usual method, but an electric bulb of specified wattage (determined by the size of the tank) placed underneath may be used as an alternative.

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The final lecture was given by C. C. S. Chapman on "Atom Defence". He described the different effects produced by detonations at various heights, and then went on to talk about the radiation produced. This may be divided into three parts (i) alpha particles which have no penetrating powers and are of little significance, (ii) beta particles which burn the skin, and (iii) gamma rays which are very penetrating, and do a great deal of harm, especially to the tissues of the body. The lecturer then showed by means of a chart the effective distance of radiation, heat-flash and blast and finished by describing a theoretical atomic bomb.

J. McCallum was in the chair The final lecture of the term was one on electronics and its applications in industry, given by Mr. P. R. Strong.

The lecturer dealt with the subject on an empirical basis instead of running into great detail.

The diode was the first valve he dealt with, its main property being the ability to convert A.C. to D.C. by allowing the passage of only positive half-cycles. The diode conducts only when the anode is positive with respect to the cathode. Mr. Strong described as an application how its limiting properties might be made use of for such an instrument as a strain gauge.

In the triode valve, which is not so far removed from the diode, the grid gives complete control over the anode current.

A photoelectric cell makes use of the fact that selenium when on a plate will develop a current between itself and the plate when light falls on it. Such a cell is often used in a factory chimney to assess the amount of smoke being generated. Selenium cells do not as a rule burn out, but the substance itself is susceptible to impurities.

The lecturer concluded by describing how a short duration impulse might be produced, and gave a short introduction to electronic heating effects.

Mr. Robinson was in the chair.

J.F.

VISIT TO POPPLETON SUGAR BEET FACTORY, 27th JANUARY, 1954 The party, consisting of members of the Science Society, was first of all shown an introductory film, the purpose of which was to give a brief plan of the arrangement of the factory.

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a high pressure water stream to a place where it is washed, cleaned of soil, etc., and later elevated to the top of the building. The quantity of sugar beet entering the factory is recorded hour by hour. The beet is then cut into slices after which it is treated with hot water and the sugar diffuses through the cells into the surrounding water.

This liquid, raw juice, is mixed with quicklime and carbon dioxide to precipitate impurities. After filtering the liquid, now called the juice, in specially designed evaporators, further concentration is done by boiling under reduced pressure (a practical application of a process which we read about in physics books, but rarely find in actual operation). Crystallisation occurs in these vacuum pans from which the semi-liquid mass called massecuite flows to a number of centrifugals. These whirl the massecuite round at high speed and the liquid portion is spun out through the fine mesh. Pure white crystals of sugar remain and these are dried and cooled in a granulator, the sugar is then ready for bagging or packeting. The bagging is done by allowing a certain quantity of sugar to fall into a waiting bag, which is then sealed with a chain stick and a ticket attached. The packeting is done by a group of women who work in teams of five and fill twentyfour packets each minute.

Sugar beet does not only provide sugar. Molasses are also obtained and some 175,000 tons of this is produced at the factory each year.

Before sending sugar beet to the factory the green leaves and crowns are removed. These can be used to feed cattle.

The spent slices after being robbed of their sugar is known as pulp, which is dried and bagged. The farmers may buy this pulp back from the factory and it provides excellent feeding stuff for cattle, almost equivalent to oats.

The lime which has been filtered off earlier is allowed to weather and can be used to correct soil acidity. It can be seen from this that there are very few waste products in the production of sugar from sugar beet. Added to this is the fact that there is no difference between refined beet sugar, and refined cane sugar, both, chemically, being sucrose.

At the time the party visited the factory there seemed a good prospect of record production for this season. We learned later that from 1st October, 1953, until 9th February, 1954, this factory received , which is a record. The weight of sugar produced 246,300 tons of beet was 30,000 tons and as a by product 17,800 tons of pulp were also produced.

The Science Society would like to extend its thanks to the British Sugar Corporation through the Manager, Col. Trollope, for making the visit possible, and also for the generous tea provided at the end.

C. S. ELSTON and J. FORD.

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THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY In the last issue of "The Peterite" it was stated that the School had formed a new link, that with the "Clan Allan", and since then we have received a really first-rate collection of mail from the ship. Our correspondent is the Master, Capt. M. M. Graham, and he is clearly taking the adoption with enthusiasm, for the diary of the voyage is both detailed and interesting, with local information and comment which makes it "live", and we also get reports on particular subjects asked for : duties of the radio officer, principles of navigation, and the like. A map of the voyage is maintained in Big Hall, and forms below the Fifths are able to spend an occasional geography period with the correspondence. The information from the ship is available on request by anyone.

We reported last time that the "Clan Allan" was outward bound in December from Britain for India. During the Easter holidays she has returned, and the following is a summary of the places visited, with date : Sailed from Glasgow, completing loading at Birkenhead, Swansea, Newport and Milford Haven, finally leaving Britain, 4th December, 1953.

Called at Port Said, 16th December, 1953; Djibuti, 22nd December; Aden, 24th December; and arrived Bombay, 2nd 'January, 1954.

Discharged cargo at Marmagao, Cochin, Tuticorin, Pondicherry, and Chalna, arriving at the last 26th January, 1954.

Loaded cargo for homeward passage at Visakapatnam (twice), Calcutta, 'Madras, and Galle, leaving Galle 5th 'March, 1954.

Homeward passage via Aden (for fuel), Suez, to London, arriving Tilbury Dock 3rd April. Discharging is to be completed at Manchester and Glasgow.

Cargo carried makes an interesting example of our trade with India and Pakistan, and also of the type of trade done in cargo liners.

Exports from Britain were : steel tubes for the refinery being built at Aden, machinery, sewing machines, motor cars and trucks, various cereals, perfumery, boilers, coils of wire, drums of caustic, asbestos sheets, bags of bleaching powder, glassware, drums of cable, beer, whisky, clocks, cigarettes, guns and explosives. Homeward the largest item, making up nearly half the cargo of 8,986 tons, was manganese ore, but there were also over 1,600 tons of tea, and a great assortment of more picturesque items : wax, gunnies (sacks—mostly for discharge at Port Said), hemp, carpets, crushed bones, wool, leather, goat hair, coir, citronella oil, gold and silver sweepings, shellac, chutney, devi devi, myrabollams, and niger seed.

We print below a few extracts from the letters we have received, and it will be seen that our present "adoption" is giving us a wide range of interesting information about ships, places, and cargoes.

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COCHIN AND TUTICORIN.

"After completing discharging on Sunday, 10th January (at Mormagao), we sailed for Cochin. Arrived and anchored off the port on 14th January in the evening. Cochin is the principal port of Travancore State. The coastal belt of flat country around it is covered with an almost unbroken mass of coconut and areca palm. There are many inland waterways connected by artificial canals, which give inland communications. The harbour of Cochin is reached by a deep water channel which is kept to a steady depth by dredging. It is a very busy port with ships arriving and sailing almost daily. In the centre of the harbour is an island named Willingdon Island. Ships tie up at this place; otherwise they lie at the buoys. On the island are all the administrative offices and an aerodrome. The southern end of the island is connected to the mainland by a road bridge with a lifting span. Chief exports are coir, oils, cotton, cashew kernels, tea, and spices. As one enters the harbour, one can see peculiar wooden structures with large nets. These are on the fishing grounds—the nets are lowered into the water and left; when they are expected to have fish in them, several men pull on large wooden arms and lift the nets out of the water.

"As there was an epidemic of smallpox, no shore leave was granted.

We completed our discharge on 16th January, and sailed for Tuticorin the following morning.

"I must mention the ivory work which can be obtained on this part of the coast. Some of the carvings are beautifully done. Nearly all are mounted on a teak wood base. A most popular purchase is the piece depicting St. George slaying the dragon. Another popular buy is a small hollow seed about the size of a green pea. In it one finds up to 100 minute ivory animals, all perfectly carved. One needs a magnifying glass to see them properly. I have been over an ivory factory at Trivandrum. It was most interesting to see the pieces of ivory taking shape. In this particular place there was a long bench of about 30 feet. At the top end of the table was a very old workman, and at the bottom end a young boy. I got the impression that when the old man died everybody moved up one along the bench and another boy was engaged.

"On to Tuticorin. We rounded Cape Comorin, which is the most southerly point of the Indian continent, and then headed for Tuticorin.

We arrived and anchored off the port on 18th January. Owing to the shallow water, ships have to anchor about five miles off the port, which is the principal outlet of the cotton-producing district of Tinnivelly. Large sailing lighters come out to the ships for cargo, and the men who handle them are experts. 'Generally there is one large sail on a boom which is secured to the mast near the head by coir yam, and works on a swivel idea. The boats come right at the ship, and at the last moment come right alongside without touching 29

anything. There is always intense competition to get alongside first for the cargo. As the boat comes alongside, a small boy is sitting on the boom ready to furl the sail at the word of command.

"We completed cargo at 1600 hours, 18tth January, and sailed for Pondicherry."

THE 'HOOGHLY RIVER.

"Left Visakapatnam, 3r1 February, at 0755 hours and arrived at the Sandheads, 4th February.

"The Sandheads is the place where all ships have to take their pilots for Calcutta. We were unlucky, as there were no pilots available; so we had to anchor and wait. From the pilot vessel to Calcutta is about 130 miles, depending upon the dock the ship is entering.

There are many shoal patches and shifting sandbanks, and so the pilots have to know the river intimately. The depth of water varies with the tide and, of course, the phase of the moon. Signal stations at different parts of the river indicate the depth of the water, and the pilot then knows if it is safe to cross the 'Bar'. There are two bad places where the strong tide makes the ship swing about, and these are always passed in daylight hours. When a ship is loaded, the currents do not have so much influence upon the ship as when she is empty. The worst point is called `Hooghly Point'. The ship has to cross the river from one side to the other, and the tides do their best to sweep her up on the banks, as the tide is met at right angles. There are also local currents to contend with. Once these two points are passed, the river becomes interesting, for boats are moving with the tides. One type is called 'Country Craft'. These are piled up with hay and the steersman stands on top to see where he is going. They always look as though they will capsize. Then there are river steamers which take passengers up country. Large lighters are towed or else sail.

When sailing, they have a large sail set and their speed is surprising when one is trying to overtake them before reaching a bend in the river. As one gets further up there are the jute mills and brickfields.

A big oiling station called 'Budge-Budge' is passed at slow speed, and then the ship is nearing Calcutta. About three miles below the docks, at Garden Reach, the river pilot has finished, and a berthing master takes over. He takes the ship into the dock or to the buoys. When ships go to the buoys, it takes at least five hours to make the ship secure. The danger in the river when at the buoys is when the 'Bores' come along. These 'Bores' appear to be caused by shoals and sharp bends in the river, which check the progress of the flood stream. The first appearance of the 'Bore' is when an ascending wave runs on as a breaking roller. When it reaches the narrow part of the river, it comes along as a big wave, and then starts to affect the ships and boats.

Ships suddenly start to rise and then to roll and surge. This can cause the cable moorings to snap, and then the ship is helpless. The highest `Bore' reached a height of four feet.

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"Loading is from the wharf or from lighters which come alongside the ships. There are hundreds of lighters in dock at any one time.

The crew of the lighter lives on board all the time, and every so often they take turns to go home, usually in the country, to see their families."

THE FAIRY BOATS 1 I dreamed a vision from the skies, A host of children by the sea : They played—I heard their distant cries, Their heads were light, their hearts were free.

No sin had worn that angel band, No fiend had come to tempt or try; They looked for shells along the strand Till ev'ning touched the sea and sky.

'2 Each found a shell of fav'rite hues; For some a purest silver-pearl, Some red as ruby lip would choose, Some golden as a glossy curl.

No sin had worn that angel band, No fiend had come to tempt or try; They looked for shells along the strand Till ev'ning touched the sea and sky.

3 And riding on the ocean's mane Appeared a fragile fairy boat, And others followed in its train So frail they scarce could rest afloat.

Upon the beach they gently drove : With each a pilot standing by.

The sun was set; and far above A half-moon sailed upon the sky.

4 A boat for each was on the shore, All fit for but a flimsy freight, To bear the child and guide, no more; Would sink beneath an added weight.

"Come," called the pilot, "cast your pride Away upon a dusky sea; Cast all your shells away !" he cried, "And sail, and sail away with me."

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5 Some cast away with careless eyes, With happy smile and cheerful heart : But others kept the lovely prize Tight-clasped, and could not bear to part, And thought, "The shell will weigh so slight, The pilot cannot notice me".

And sail'd away, the shell clasped tight, Away upon a dusky sea.

6 A while the wave upheld the brim Of boats with secret cargoes hid, Then broke across the burdened rim And down into the deep they slid.

The pilots swam, the children sank And cries of "Help ! oh, help !" rang loud; The pilots swam, the children sank, The half-moon sail'd behind a cloud.

7 Those with unburdened hearts and hands With shining faces onward sailed, And found the far Elysian lands, Harboured in triumph, joyous-hailed : They watched a feeble-hearted friend Returning to the fatal shore, But they had reached the rainbow end And found the crock of gold—and more:-

THE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB Leader: MR. K. G. COULTHARD. Deputy Leader: D. C. HOLMES. Committee: (Chairman), E. W. PEAT (Vice-Chairman), H. C. BULMER (Secretary), M. J. MCCALLUM (Treasurer), C. R. G. McNum (Librarian),

R. D. WHEATLEY

J. B. HUZZARD, P. R. B. MEGGINSON.

This term the Club had visits from four outside speakers and one quiz.

The first meeting of the term was held on 4th of February, in the form of a quiz. C. R. G. McNeil captained one team, and E. W. Peat the other. The questions were all based on agricultural facts. The result of the quiz was a victory for Peat's team, with a score of 44 points to 402.

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The second meeting of the term was held on 11th of February, when Mr. A. E. Bell, the District Drainage Officer, addressed the Club on "The Drainage of Agricultural Land". Mr. Bell outlined several methods of drainage, stating in what circumstances they were used.

On the 18th of February Mr. F. M. Baldwin, who is Secretary of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, and Chairman of the Club's Advisory Committee, talked to the Club on "The Yorkshire Agricultural Society". He first outlined the Society's history and then gave a description of the "back stage work" that takes place before the Great Yorkshire Show.

Mr. J. V. Charlton, the North Riding Machinery Officer, visited the Club on 25th of February, when he talked on "Farm Mechanisation". He outlined the history of the binder and combine harvester, and then the economic advantages and disadvantages of farm mechanisation.

The last meeting of term was held on 11 th of March. In this meeting Miss B. K. Davidson spoke to the Club on "Chick Rearing, and the General Management of Chickens". This is the first time a lady has addressed the Club. Miss Davidson outlined the rearing of chickens from day-olds to when they were ready to lay. She also outlined the housing conditions of the chickens, and showed a model of the Askham Bryan Brooder.

E.W.P.

THE FILM SOCIETY Theatre addicts make much of the reaction between audience and players and vice-versa. I am going to claim that there can be audience reaction to a cinema performance—without, of course, the vice-versa in this instance. I understand that it was a very old lady who, on seeing the film "Mutiny on the Bounty" for a second time, declared that Charles Laughton was nothing like so good the second time as he had been the first. However, I do declare that when an audience, particularly a large one, yields itself one hundred per cent to the enjoyment of a film, it adds something extra to the enjoyment of each individual in that audience. I have had this experience markedly, on only three occasions : once in the Academy Cinema in London where you get a specialised audience to see specialised films : again at the showing of "A Queen is Crowned", when a York audience was sufficiently moved to stand like ramrods through two verses of the National Anthem although normally the first roll of the drums is enough to send them dashing for the exits like demented things : and the third time was at our own showing of that simple and charming film "Never take No for an Answer"; so I propose to say no more in 33

its praise except that throughout the cameraman used the sunlight and shadows of Italy to give us many beautiful compositions in black and white : the long sustained silhouette of boy, donkey, and precious rider against a brilliant evening sky was a superb piece of imaginative film-making.

Two of our other films have been of the "cops and robbers" order.

"The Devil Makes Three" had some conventional playing against the background of attractive scenery in Bavaria and Salzburg. "State Secret" also had the virtue of a chase filmed out-of-doors, but in which country precisely, was hard to gauge : one part was certainly where the road to Fluelen on Lake Lucerne tunnels through the rocks; others were almost certainly in Italy; but perhaps an amalgam of countries was the best way of conveying the fabulous Vosnia. The Vosnian language, incidentally, was pure gibberish, made up for this film, and, one must admit, very convincingly delivered.

The season closed on an appropriately light note with "The Man in the White Suit". Too many Ealing Studio comedies are content with a mild visual wit almost on the style of the Lilliput juxtapositions which seldom raise more than a smile by way of appreciation : this one went out boldly for broader laughs and certainly got them from us.

Three supporting films deserve mention : British Transport's new film "This is York", which we viewed with the critical eyes of local inhabitants but still liked; a very lucid and therefore interesting film on the building of Pacific engine 60156, for the loan of this film we are greatly indebted to Mr. F. M. G. Wheeler, of Birmingham, one of our parents; and "Operation Europe", a product of the Rootes Organisation, which gave us a twenty-minute ride in a Humber Snipe through a Technicolour Europe; remarkably effective because it was not too long.

F.J.W.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The Society has flourished this term. The first of four lectures was given by J. Saville, entitled "Electronic Flash Photography".

He described the uses of the flash and how it worked. He took some photographs by flash which were immediately developed.

The second meeting, a fortnight later, was given by P. G. Brooke on "eine Photography". He described his camera and its use, telling us some of the pitfalls which beset the amateur. He finished his lecture with some excellent tine shots of his own. Everybody present enjoyed the meeting.

The penultimate meeting of the term was given by D. A. Stabler, whose subject was "Ilford Colour Film". He outlined the processing of the film, and went on to show us some very creditable transparencies 34

taken in France. 'Mr. Robinson and Mr. Baker also showed some of their Colour slides.

To round off the term Mr. Baker gave a lecture about "Pictorial Photography". He told the Society some of the ways in which they could improve their photographs, and used prints of his own to illustrate his points.

We are indeed indebted to all our lecturers, particularly to Mr. Baker, who gave so much of his time to the affairs of the Society during his short stay at the School.

D.A.S.

THE MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING, 20th FEBRUARY, 1954, AT 6-30 P.M. IN BIG HALL PART I. "WHAT I MEAN BY GOOD MUSIC . . ."

For this meeting six members of the Committee and six from outside were invited to present individual programmes lasting not more than five minutes each. During the five minutes they were to speak about the music of their choice, justifying its quality, and then to call in the gramophone to illustrate their point. In his introductory remarks 'Mr. Waine recalled the old saying "Tell me what you like, and I will tell you what manner of man you are". J. H. Baines, M. J. Baddeley, J. N. T. Howat, W. R. Ibberson, D. K. Hodd, J. Ford, J. M. Grainger, A. G. D. Staines, M. J. 'McCallum, P. G. Taylor, and J. H. Macdonald spoke. The tastes shown by the speakers were widely varied, ranging from the music of Handel and Tchaikovsky to the very latest in tunes being plugged by the B.B.C. that week. Many speakers took a subjective view of music and admitted that their choice varied with their mood : many connected music with the emotions : but there was no agreement as to whether good music was merely a background to other thoughts or occupations or whether it could be listened to with the whole attention. It was obvious before the end that in the opinion of most of the speakers (but by no means all) good music was synonymous with popular music. The audience endorsed this view by a vote in which 'Hodd's choice, "0 mein Papa" beat Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto in B flat minor by 30 votes to 27.

PART II. "FACADE" BY WILLIAM WALTON For the last '20 minutes Mr. Wicks entertained us with a brilliant performance of the spoken part of certain numbers of Walton's "Facade" with the orchestral part played on gramophone records.

In his introductory remarks he showed it for the period piece that it is, and then proceeded to delight us all with the vitality in which he clothed its pungent satirical nonsense. It was a new experience to most of his audience and it was warmly received.

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MEETING, 20th MARCH, 1954, AT 6-30 P.M. IN CHAPEL Mr. Waine gave a talk on Organ Building, illustrated pictorially by the epidiascope, fitted up for the occasion by Kay and Lamb, and aurally by a demonstration on a miscellaneous array of organ pipes (kindly lent to us by Messrs. Summers and Barnes, Organ Builders, York) and on the Chapel Organ played by J. A. Sutton. 'Mr. Waine coupled a brief analysis of the specification of the Chapel Organ, copies of which were provided for all, with some pictures and • comments on two famous organs, the organ in St. Paul's Cathedral and the new and controversial organ in the Royal Festival Hall. The talk was followed •by a short organ recital ending with the thrilling and ever-popular fugue on the 94th Psalm by Reubke.

THE SCHOOL CONCERT SHROVE TUESDAY, 2nd MARCH, 1954, IN BIG HALL

This year the concert came as a welcome break near the middle of term and one could feel that the players, singers, and audience were ready to make it a half-term celebration.

The programme opened with a competent interpretation of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony (1st movement) by the orchestra.

This marvellous work was scored by Schubert for eight wood-wind parts, seven brass, drums and strings. At this performance there was no brass to give that richness of tone which Schubert had in mind and no double basses to give the depth : they were sadly missed. On the other hand the balance between our strings and wood-wind was not unsatisfactory and the performance "came off". All departments of the orchestra had a chance to show their mettle and the 'cellos sailed valiantly through their famous tune.

Individual instrumentalists contributed the next four items. W. B. Hawkins gave a spirited account of the finale from a Handel Concerto : perhaps it was taken a little too fast to be entirely convincing. M. A. Jones and E. H. N. Turner made their debut in the double concerto world securely but without much expression. A. Bloomfield's fingers twinkled amiably and accurately through a Cramer study. R. Atkinson once again charmed his hearers with the sheer beauty of his violin tone.

After the interval came the real "meat" of the programme, and the Choral Society, hitherto silent, sprang to life with a rousing account of Handel's "Samson". Some of the leads might have been more confident but the climaxes were thrilling and in the quieter numbers the veiled tone succeeded in conveying the sadness and tragedy of the music. The orchestra, too, obviously enjoyed its Handel and gave the chorus plenty of support. We had the help of three visiting soloists,

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Miss Pamela Naylor, Mr. Arthur Millington and Mr. Michael Sykes, who all brought understanding to the interpretation of their arias.

Our thanks are due to them as well as to Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Procter, and Mr. Lawrence who so kindly came to play in the orchestra. Mr. Wicks played the continuo and Mr. Waine conducted.

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PROGRAMME THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

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Unfinished Symphony in B minor 1st movement Viola and Pianoforte Concerto in B minor 3rd movement—Allegro molto W. B. Hawkins Two Violins and Pianoforte Concerto in D minor ..

2nd movement—Adagio M. A. Jones and E. H. N. Turner Solo Pianoforte Study No. 47 in A ...

A. Bloomfield Solo Violin Melodie R. Atkinson INTERVAL OF

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PART II Selected numbers from SAMSON Words after Milton's Samson Agonistes, by Newburgh Hamilton Music, written 1741-2, by George Frederic Handel

EASTER TOUR TO THE CONTINENT This year some difficulty was met in arranging a centre for the Easter tour to the Continent, but accommodation was ultimately found at Niederlahnstein, a small commercial and industrial town on the right bank of the Rhine a few miles from Coblenz. It is thus ideally situated, being at the "cross-roads" of the Rhine, Lahn and Moselle valleys, though in itself a place of no particular attraction. The more popular tourist centres, like Bad Ems and Konigswinter, are, however, rather lifeless at this time of year, and Niederlahnstein, with its nonseasonal activities, had the advantage of giving us a more typical picture of German life than would have been obtained at places of the usual holiday type. Nor was it lacking in local attractions, and one of the pleasantest mornings was that of the Sunday, when. in 37

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lovely Spring sunshine, we walked up the ravine of Rupertsklamm and through the woods above the Lahn Valley. There was a local castle, too, Lahneck, which we visited on the first afternoon. It is partly inhabited, and we were shown round by the Baroness, whose English was excellent. We were positively encouraged to try on armour and wield the sundry two-handed swords, halberds, and other weapons on display.

Still, it was mostly as a centre for excursions further afield that we used Niederlahnstein. Some of these were by train—to Bad Ems and Coblenz—but most were in a not-very-modern bus named "Father Rhine", not, in respect of the first word, at least, altogether inappropriately. Its springing was mediocre, and it broke down once for an hour, but the driver was most cheerful and obliging, and it served us well. Most of us had a sneaking affection for "Father Rhine" before the holiday was over. In it we visited Heidelberg, with a diversion to Lindenfels, a pretty little town in the Odenwald, remembered by some of us for a picturesque approach to a castle which commanded some fine views, by some of us because a heated argument developed between our own guide and a local one as to whether Mary, Queen of Scots, had ever been imprisoned in the Tower of London, and by all of us for the magnificence of the slabs of cake consumed, with coffee, in a local cafe. In it, too, we visited Trier, on the outward journey over the open fields and woodlands of the Hunsruck, on the homeward down the 'Moselle Valley with its meanders and its vineyards. "Father Rhine" also carried us to Bonn and Konigswinter, and for a round trip—one of the best—to Maria Laach, a lake in the crater of an extinct volcano in the Eifel, with nearby its very impressive 13th century monastery church, and down the Ahr Valley to Bad Neuenahr, a very busy and attractive resort with, so it claims, the largest Casino in 'Germany. On this trip we visited the road-racing track, the Nurburg Ring, where, for a small payment, anyone may try his own skill and his car's paces. We paid our fee, and tackled half of it in "Father Rhine", who succeeded in topping 70 km. per hour down a steep, straight hill. It sounds more impressive that way : it is really only about 45 m.p.h.

Perhaps the outstanding day was the Tuesday, when we chartered a motor-cruiser, "Poseidon", and spent the day cruising up the Rhine gorge from Niederlahnstein to Assmanshausen, whence we went by chair-lift (a new experience, and an amusing one, for all of us) to the top of the valley. A walk through the woods, with wonderful views up the Nahr Valley, and up and down the Rhine, brought us to the great German national monument above Rudesheim, and we then walked down through the vineyards to Rudesheim itself, whence we returned downstream in the boat. For many reasons this was a memorable day : it was a pleasure to have a sizeable boat to ourselves, with open and closed accommodation; an excellent lunch was served; the Rhine traffic was a constant source of interest and one small party 38

made a census of the craft passed in one hour (13 tugs, '23 barges and 12 self-propelled barges, for those interested in statistics); Assmannshausen and Rudesheim proved well worth a visit; and there were the centres of Rhine legend, Rheinfels and the Lorelei.

There is no great point in commenting here on other well-known sights visited : the castle at Heidelberg, the Porta Nigra at Trier, the Bundeshaus at Bonn, the Drachenfels above Konigswinter. Nor shall we indulge in political review—it suffices to say that we met with kindness and courtesy everywhere. But we must mention our guide, Herr Fritz Kanzenbach, and our "digs", Haus Planert.

It was only when plans for the trip were well advanced that we learnt that the agency included the services of a guide in their arrangements. Herr Kanzenbach is a schoolmaster in Oberlahnstein, teaching modern languages but a graduate in history. His comments were therefore strictly historical, and his main interest was in family trees, so that we were always told who owned what, when he owned it, and how he had inherited it. For the non-historians these accounts were not always easy to follow, and some of our party have come away with rather confused notions about the ravaging of the Palatinate, the activities of Louis XIV in the Rhineland, and the duties of the Electors. We did, however, all have a deep respect for our guide's detailed knowledge, his desire to be helpful, and his kindly good nature. What many do not know is that he was able to do a good deal for us in the way of securing concession rates and making other arrangements. We venture to think that he enjoyed his time with us, too.

Haus Planert proved very suitable for our purposes, and our requests for meals at odd times were always cheerfully met. We enjoyed the food, which was so plentiful that much was frequently left over. Many of us, however, did not acquire a taste for the rather dry, close-grained brown German bread, and the sandwiches were not universally popular.

What are the chief impressions left by the tour? They will be different for each one, but for the writer some of the most memorable were : the extent of war damage, especially in Coblenz and Cologne; the general air of shabbiness, with houses of unfaced concrete blocks and lack of paint everywhere—an indication, no doubt, of the strain upon the German economy of the need to rebuild extensively and quickly; almond blossom and magnolias; the excellence of "kuchen mit sahne"; the ability of Peterites to get what they want with the aid of a phrase book and a large measure of self-confidence; the beauties of many landscapes, whether from water-level on the Rhine, or from the top of Konigstukl above Heidelberg, whether of vineyards in the •Moselle Valley or of the fairy-tale 'Marksburg Castle above Braubach. A mixed bag, certainly. 'Perhaps we are too close to the end of the holiday at present, and all these, and other impressions, will fall into perspective in the course of time.

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C.C.F. NOTES EASTER TERM, 1954 The very first item of the term was to appoint a new C.S.M., and we wish to congratulate S.S.M. P. G. Taylor on his promotion.

The training programme in all Sections was typical of any Easter term, culminating with their respective examinations. The weather was very unco-operative and too much work had to be done indoors.

However, it cleared before the end of term, and the sound of the Band on the last two parades gave us the feeling that the Summer was just ahead.

For the N.C.O.s released from the Recruits and other commitments, a course was organised at the Headquarters of The Yorkshire Hussars. The training has been most interesting and instructive, especially the firing from the tank with the .22 attachment. In fact, The Yorkshire Hussars have been most helpful to us this term. Early in February our own range had to be put out of use owing to some damage to the safety plates, and the Hussars very kindly put their own excellent range at our disposal. The repair to our own has taken rather longer than was expected, but we understand everything will be ready to start there again at the beginning of next term. While speaking of the range, mention must be made of the alterations that have recently been made to the door, enlarging it sufficiently to get the 25-pounder gun inside. This new store for the gun will be very much better, gun drill can take place under cover and it is convenient to be able to push the gun straight out on to the field. It is hoped to construct something in the nature of a "puff" range as was seen recently at the headquarters of The 5th Bn. The West Yorkshire Regiment.

The Signal Platoon came into the public eye early in March, when they organised a very efficient "relay-broadcast" system to keep the School fully informed of the course of the Annual Cross-country Race round the Ings. The main credit for the organisation must go to Cpl. McCallum, who himself conceived the idea.

We have been watching with keen interest the erection of the new but alongside the existing one. It is now sufficiently well-advanced to see the general lay-out; the new seamanship room, R.N. store, armoury and general Army training room. We hope to take possession next term. Tuesday, 16th March, was Examination Day. The R.N. Leading Seaman and Petty Officer, Certificate "A", Part II, and the R.A.F. Proficiency examinations took place. The complete results are not yet to hand. Owing to interference by bad weather the training of the Basic Section has not quite been completed, so it was decided to postpone their "passing-out" examination until the beginning of next term. A small detachment of Recruits were welcomed into the C.C.F. and joined the Basic Section at the end of term.

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On the last two parades of the term we welcomed a regular C.S.M. from the Depot of The West Yorkshire Regiment; he is coming each week to assist with Drill. This type of help from our affiliated unit is much appreciated. We would like to have a more real contact with them, for after all, the logical thing would be for those entering the Army for their National Service to serve in our local Infantry Regiment.

An effort is being made to produce a permanent record, on the wall of the training room in the new hut, giving a list of those past members of the C.C.F. who have gained their commissions in either Regular or National Service. Much information of Commissioned Officers since 1946 has already been collected, but we should be most grateful to O.P.s who may read this for particulars of their achievements. The details we want are :—Date, Regiment, Corps, Service, etc., and whether Regular or National Service. It is felt that by some such means as this, attention will be drawn to the importance of producing officers for all three Services. We are constantly being reminded that the percentage who achieve officer rank in the North is far too low. We are always most interested to hear from O.P.s who have become officers in local units.

SCOUTING THE GROUP We are very pleased to record the award by the Chief Scout of the Medal of Merit to Col. K. G. Chilman, T.D., "in recognition of his outstanding service to the Scout Movement".

We offer our congratulations to him upon this well-deserved honour that has been conferred on him after twenty-three years warranted service with the School Group. This Group was started by him in 1931 at the suggestion of S. M. Toyne, Esq., Head Master of that day.

SENIOR SCOUT TROOP During an otherwise uneventful term P./L. (S.) J. H. Baines and P./L. (S.) R. D. Beckitt received the ice-axe trophy which they hold

for a year to commemorate their winning of the York Senior Campercraft Competition in November. The trophy is now mounted in Big Hall. Progress was maintained in Queen's Scout and Bushman's Thong badge work while the last two Scouts attached to the Troop completed the First Class Badge and will be invested as Senior Scouts during the Summer Term. Towards the end of term planning began for the camp held in the Easter holidays in place of the traditional Youth Hostel tour.

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The Easter camp was held at Mappleton, near Ashbourne, in Derbyshire from Tuesday, 6th April, until Wednesday, 14th April.

Despite gloomy forecasts of snow, rain, wind, and hard frost from pessimistic members of the School, the period of camp was almost completely rainless and, during most of the days, anyway, comparatively warm. True, we had to break the ice on our drinking water on more than one morning, but we soon learned to combat the cold nights by pressing into service all available articles of clothing, and even, it was rumoured in one tent, a hot-water bottle. We camped on the Derbyshire bank of the River Dove, though not in 'Dovedale proper, which lay about three miles to the north. The site was flat and pleasant and suffered from only one disadvantage, a shortage of wood.

During camp we explored Dovedale, 'Manifold-dale and the surrounding country, while a cycle tour took in the Derwent Valley. Two of the Seniors successfully completed a Venturer journey which entailed tracing the River Dove from its source near Buxton down to camp, a distance of some twenty miles.

On Sunday, 25th April, most of the Senior Scouts attended the annual St. George's Day Service in the Minster, at which the lesson was read by P./L. (S.) J. H. Baines.

SENIOR SCHOOL TROOP Most of this term's meetings have been held indoors. Considerable progress has been made with First Class Signalling and Pioneering, and several boys have completed an interesting course for the Firefighter badge at the York City Fire Station.

Preparations for the Lake District tour in the holidays (an account of which appears below) have been completed during the term. The Scouts will be busy during "Bob-a-Job" week which also occurs during the holidays, but the results will not be available until later.

THE LAKE DISTRICT TOUR, 1954 This year a party of fourteen Scouts, led by Mr. Bennett and with Messrs. Chilman and Cooper as whippers-in, set out for the Lake District on 7th April. In spite of the fact that the hike took place rather earlier than usual, the weather was very fair. There was, however, enough wind, rain, and mist to show us what the mountains are like in bad weather. The following is a log of the hike, distances being approximate and calculated by the "ficelle" method :WEDNESDAY, 7m APRIL. Weather good. Arrived at Windermere p.m. and split into two parties. Mr. Bennett's section went direct to arrest Head, where there is a good view of the high mountains, and 42

thence cross-country to the Troutbeck Youth Hostel. The remainder visited the shores of the lake before going up to Orrest Head. We were assisted across the Trout Beck by the oldest inhabitant, but unfortunately the stream had altered its course since he last forded it, and the second party was delayed considerably (a) by the sudden departure downstream of one of Steel's shoes, and (b) by the stranding of two patrol leaders who were not prepared to wet their feet.

Dredging operations some fifty yards from the scene of the accident recovered the shoe and scornful remarks liberally spiced with good advice finally shamed the P.L.s into taking the plunge. Distance covered, 6 miles. A very watery moon shone through the dormitory windows tonight.

THURSDAY, 8TH APRIL. Wet. From Troutbeck to Patterdale.

Cloud started at 1,000 feet and descended to meet us as we walked upwards in three parties. Mr. Bennett's section went to the top of the Garbourn 'Pass before turning North and walking up the ridge towards High Street. Guided by compass and a series of precipices to the East, they reached the col between Thornthwaite Beacon and High Street. A quick descent by the screes brought them to the shores of Hayeswater, after which they had little difficulty in reaching Patterdale. Mr. Chilman's party went by a more direct route, following Hagg Gill and descending to Pasture Beck over Caudale Moor. Mr. Cooper's party intended following the Roman Road to the top of High Street, but thought better of it shortly before noon, by which time the rain had penetrated the fuhrer's neck defences, and when the most scientific of casts failed to find the Roman Road.

It therefore traversed the hillside, hearing the progress of the Chilman party below. It reached the col first and descended to Pasture Beck, where it spent a profitable half hour damming the stream. At the end of this time Mr. Chilman appeared on the scene, and the parties proceeded together to Patterdale, having tea in a bus shelter near Brothers Water, thoughtfully put up to mark Her Majesty's Coronation. Distances covered, 15 miles and 11 miles.

FRIDAY, 9TH APRIL. At Patterdale. The day started in a rather unpromising manner, and it was decided to spend the morning by the shores of Ullswater and to await developments. Fortunately, the weather improved steadily and there was no rain. Lunch was taker. by all except Wright near Silver Point. Wright, however, had sped onward to Howtown to await our arrival. After three hours he realised that he had missed his lunch, but he was able to beg sustenance from two charitable ladies, thereby giving himself strength to proceed independently, reaching home by three local summits The remainder of the party returned to Patterdale in separate groups, via Place Fell, via Bannerdale, via Boardale and via nowhere in particular. Distance covered varied from 13 to 6 miles.

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SATURDAY, 10TH APRIL. From Patterdale to Keswick. A lovely day. Two routes were chosen, both starting up Helvellyn via Striding Edge. Mr. Chilman, with six Scouts, then set out for the Sticks Pass, down which Maxwell's rucsack travelled on its own until it landed in the beck. At Stybeck most of the party found a convenient bus, but Mr. Chilman and Baldwin reached Keswick on foot, after making a detour to see the Stone Circle. Mr. Bennett followed in his wake with a rather smaller party. Mr. Cooper took another five Scouts down and up Swirral Edge so that Catstye Cam could be climbed.

After lunch on the top of Helvellyn (very blustery) this band proceeded along the tops of Raise, Stybarrow Dod and Great Dod before dropping down to Wanthwaite. Some difficulty was experienced in finding a route capable of keeping the party out of hospital, and much time was lost. It was soon obvious that we might well be late for supper at Keswick. Luckily, a double-decker bus appeared at the crucial moment, and the last two miles were covered in style. Distance walked varied between 16 and 8 miles.

SUNDAY, 11TH APRIL. From Keswick to Longthwaite in Borrowdale. Weather fair, cloud at 2,000 feet. Before lunch at Friar's Crag every member of the party attended either Sung Communion or Morning Prayer at St. John's Church. At Friar's Crag there was a good drying wind for Maxwell's property. After lunch the nautical members of the party performed complicated naval manoeuvres in two boats. Everyone chose his own route to Longthwaite, either by Watendlath, along the shores of the lake or across the lake by launch and along the tops from Cat Bells to Lobstone Band. Distance walked, 8 miles.

MONDAY, 12TH APRIL. At Longthwaite. An energetic day to the top of Scafell Pikes by Grains Gill, a pleasant variation from the more usual Styhead and Sprinkling Tarn route. After an icy lunch on the roof, we went down to Styhead by the Guides' Route. The more energetic then went up Great Gable, and returned by Green Gable, Brandreth and Honister. The views were particularly beautiful today.

Distance walked, 14 miles.

TUESDAY, 13m APRIL. From Longthwaite to Elterwater. Weather rather threatening and definitely nasty at times. We kept together up Langstrath and over the Stake Pass. An attempt to go up the Langdale Pikes was frustrated by stragglers and the weather, so we continued down Great Langdale to Elterwater. As a scout is a friend to animals, we went to the rescue of a sheep stuck in a stream. After much heaving and a certain amount of lost wool, the sheep was landed, but it promptly jumped back into the stream Apparently it wanted to get out the other side, for subsequent haulage from that quarter eventually proved successful. Distance walked, 13 miles.

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w A WEDNESDAY, 14m APIUL. From Elterwater to Windermere. sharp walk through lovely wooded country brought us to Ambleside.

From there a special bus was produced for us, and we reached Windermere well in time to catch the 11 a.m. train. Distance walked, 4 miles.

During the hike several of the Scouts showed themselves to be good hillmen, particularly Bygate and Russell. The former, who always reached the summits a good first, must learn to conserve his energy, and he will then enjoy arriving at the journey's end comparatively fresh. J.S.C.

SHOOTING The School range has been out of use for the whole of this term, as the steel safety plates had been shot through—our enquiries seem to indicate that it has taken 15 years to do this—and replacement, in spite of all the O.C.'s efforts, has been hindered by delay after delay.

We have been fortunate, however, in having the use of the range at Duncombe Barracks, and we are most grateful to the Yorkshire Hussars for their help in this respect. The range has no snap apparatus, and consequently we had to postpone our "Country Life" postal matches until a solution was found. An important compensation for this, however, was that much more time was available for training and practice, much of it devoted to raising a second VIII. There has been an important change in "Country Life" rules, and the competition is now in two different categories based on the use, or not, of the competition back-sight. We have joined Class A, which uses this sight. This, together with the additional practice, resulted in two of our three match shoots for the term exceeding the School's previous record. These scores had of necessity to do duty for several matches, and results were :— 1st VIII. Ampleforth 692. St. Peter's 669. Lost Victoria College 676. St. Peter's 669. Lost.

St. Bartholomew's 614. St. Peter's 669. Won. King Edward's, Birmingham 637. St. Peter's 669. Won. Denstone 599. St. Peter's 634. Won. Rossall 679. St, Peter's 634. Lost.

Felsted 658. St. Peter's 656. Lost.

2nd VIII. Ampleforth 674. St. Peter's 582. Lost.

Victoria College 611. St. Peter's 582. Lost.

Rossall 596. St. Peter's 585. Lost.

"Country Life" results are not yet available.

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Individual averages were :1st VIII.-Ibberson 75.9; Penman 81.2; Griffiths 79.3; Hewson 78.9; Beckitt 79.6; Elston 79.6; Huzzard 78.1; Gardner 77.5. Colours were awarded to all these.

2nd VIII.-Nelson 83; Jenkinson 62; Atkinson 78; Powell 72.5; Stubbs 77; Bell 68.5; Bolton 74.5; R. B. Wilson 74.5.

SQUASH Unfortunately there has still been a small demand for Railway Institute courts although there is still great enthusiasm for School courts.

The Squash Competitions were successfully completed this term : R. G. Bough winning the 'Open, N. J. Magson the Intermediate, and D. Kirby the Junior.

The Inter-House Competitions were played, and the Grove beat School House in the final.

The School team played the Masters at the beginning of term in preparation for their matches. The 'Masters now, however, were able to call upon the services of Mr. Dodds, and we were not successful.

The match which followed, against the Railway Institute, was very evenly contested, the School losing by 2 matches to 3. The next opponents were St. Andrew's University, Scotland; the result was never much in doubt, the School losing by 1 match to 4.

As a result of these matches M. Willstrop and R. G. Bough were awarded their Squash colours.

Detailed results of matches are as follows :1. v. THE STAFF. Lost 2-3.

M. Willstrop lost to R. F. Harding, Esq., 1-3.

R. Nelson lost to A. E. R. Dodds, Esq., 0-3.

R. G. Bough beat D. A. C. Blunt, Esq., 3-1.

C. H. Lewis beat D. K. Crews, Esq., 3-2.

F. J. Pacey lost to E. S. Jeffs, Esq., 2-3.

2. v. THE RAILWAY INSTITUTE ,(Home). Lost 2-3.

M. Willstrop beat G. Martin, 3-0.

R. Nelson lost to J. Ward, 0-3.

R. G. Bough beat J. Hannon, 3-2.

D. A. Macpherson lost to K. Cousins, 0-3.

N. J. Magson lost to J. Fawcett, 1-3.

3. v. ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY (Home). Lost 1-4.

M. Willstrop lost to C. Chishom, 1-3.

R. Nelson lost to P. J. Dennis, 0-3.

R. G. Bough beat D. Matthews, 3-1.

N. J. Magson lost to G. Robertson, 0-3.

D. Kirby lost to R. Dick, 1-3.

Many O.P.s expressed a wish for an Old Boys match, but no organiser was forthcoming.

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HOCKEY, 1954 RETROSPECT With none of last year's side available—Crosskill was unfortunately declared unfit for the whole season—prospects were extremely dubious.

However, in spite of this and the unfavourable weather, which cut the season by half, the 1st XI was beginning to show signs of promise when the time came to discard sticks in favour of spikes. Of the team as finally composed no less than seven were in their second season of hockey, so the narrow defeat by Worksop on their ground was actually the most encouraging sign of the term.

Originally an attempt was made to build up a side round six of last year's 2nd XI, but eventually only three of these—Bough, Nelson, and 'Macpherson—kept their places in the team. The backs, Crowe and Holmes, proved to be far too slow for 1st XI hockey and gave way to Johnson and Lapidge, who both played well on their only two appearances; Lapidge especially should make a good back, if he can control a tendency to hit wildly when under pressure.

All three halves had previously had only six weeks of hockey, although Macpherson played for the 2nd XI last year. He did not improve as much as might have been expected, but he was always reliable in defence. The other wing-half, Bulmer, took time to settle down in a difficult position, but he never gave up and did undoubtedly improve during the season. Mitchinson was a tower of strength at centre-half and frequently saved the situation in the circle with his good eye and powerful hitting and flicking; the demands of defence unfortunately prevented him from supporting his forwards as much as he might have done, but he should develop into a first-class player.

The forwards were seldom able to get into their stride for lack of good passes from the defence, but they did at times look quite dangerous. Bough was as good a centre-forward as any school could want—a player with a good hockey sense, quick off the mark and always ready to have a shot at goal, he would have been a matchwinner with better support. As it was, he was rather too unselfish to forage for himself, instead of waiting for passes which did not come.

Nelson, on the right wing, always looked dangerous but was too often starved—he, too, might with advantage have gone in to the circle on his own instead of centring orthodoxly, only to see the ball go straight across the goal. More use of this wing in the Worksop match might well have turned defeat into unexpected victory. Willstrop never quite fulfilled his early promise on the left wing, but it is a very difficult position and he undoubtedly has the ability to make a success of it with more practice and better passes.

The inside forward positions posed a difficult problem. Lewis, of last year's 2nd XI, was first tried at inside right but failed to provide the necessary mid-field link, so Bardgett took his place after two games.

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Although never brilliant, he worked hard and was showing signs of promise by the end of the season. Similarly Pfluger, who played at inside left in all the games, although rather slow in thinking and often in execution, should have benefited from his experience; both of these players should do well next year.

The real find of the season was the goalkeeper : at the beginning of the term there were three intrepid volunteers in answer to an appeal for goalkeepers, and Taylor immediately gave the impression that he had been playing in goal all his life. He was an obvious choice for the 1st XI and played well throughout the season. Admirably cool, courageous and quick in action, he kicked well and showed excellent judgment in coming out of his goal—now and again he even disdained boot and pad and saved hard shots nonchalantly with his stick !

Bough was an enthusiastic and capable captain, who has done himself less than justice in his match reports; he was perhaps a little too shy of making his voice heard sufficiently on the field, but centre forward is by no means the ideal position for a captain.

With the possibility of having six of the team available next year, prospects should be brighter, although lack of practice in the Junior games is bound to have a detrimental effect on performance next year.

THE 2nd XI The weather and the requirements of the 1st XI made difficult the construction of a team; but those who played for the 2nd XI gained some useful and enjoyable match experience.

On results we cannot pretend to have had a successful season, and the main weakness has lain in a lack of attacking power rather than of defence. This weakness has been most marked where it matters most, in quick shooting at goal and in following up by the other forwards.

Almost all the goals scored for the 2nd XI have resulted from opportunities quickly seized, rather than from shots taken with time to choose the ideal position. But many such opportunities were lost.

The defensive play, considering the many changes made, was usually fairly sound, but sometimes spoilt by lack of any anticipation of the opponents' movements.

Some of the younger players in the side have shown considerable promise for next year.

The beginners' game, of necessity limited to 30 players, suffered acutely from the weather and heavy grounds. However, the players made up in enthusiasm for what they lacked in skill, and many showed encouraging signs of the latter virtue. The main faults lay in refusal to keep position, too much dribbling and supreme, but misplaced, confidence in their ability to stop the ball with reversed stick, instead of moving the feet.

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HOCKEY RESULTS 1st XI Sat., 30th Jan. Wed., 17th Feb. Sat., 20th Feb. Wed., 24th Feb. Sat., 27th Feb. Mon. 8th Mar.

Leeds Corinthian "A" Scarborough College York H.C. Bootham School Old Peterites Worksop College

Wed., 17th Feb. Sat., 20th Feb. Wed., 24th Feb. Mon. 8th Mar.

Scarborough College York H.C. ...

Bootham School Worksop College

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Home Home Away Home Home Away

Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Lost

0-3 5-2 2-11 0-1 0-4 1-2

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

Home Home Away Away

Won Lost Lost Lost

6-0 2-4 3-4 0-8

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2nd XI

1st XI.

P. G. Taylor; R. N. Johnson, P. K. Lapidge; D. A. Macpherson, P. B. Mitchinson, H. C. Bulmer; R. Nelson, P. L. Bardgett, R. G. Bough (Captain), D. Pfluger, M. Willstrop.

2nd XI.

J. Ford; P. Crowe (Captain), D. C. Holmes; J. H. Hepworth, G. Ridley, D. Wilkinson; J. M. Grainger, C. H. Lewis, F. J. Pacey, J. B. Huzzard, R. D. Wheatley.

1st XI MATCHES

SCHOOL 0 v. LEEDS CORINTHIAN 3 Saturday, 30th January.

After only a week of preparation we entered the first match with a team very much under test. On a firm ground the more experienced Leeds team swung the ball about, but the School backs were equal to the occasion, until hesitancy in defence led to the first goal. However, Leeds did not have all the play, as the School forwards came near to scoring on several occasions. Leeds scored two other goals before the end, but we looked to bigger things after this encouraging display.

SCHOOL 5 v. SCARBOROUGH COLLEGE 2 Wednesday, 17th February.

Since three matches had been cancelled owing to snow, we entertained Scarborough without having had much practice. The Scarborough forwards overran the School defence for the first 20 minutes, and under severe pressure Taylor, in goal, came through with flying colours, limiting the score to one goal.

Eventually the School found their feet and equalised when Willstrop sent over a high centre from which Bough scored. Halftime : 1-1.

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paces. A good run by Wilistrop resulted in a melee before Bough pushed the ball into the goal, and soon after, a cross-shot by Nelson found the net. Two further goals were scored by Bough, one from a short-corner, before Scarborough reduced the arrears just before the end.

SCHOOL 2 v. YORK HOCKEY CLUB 11 Saturday, 20th February.

Owing to the bad state of the School ground caused by the recent weather, the match was transferred to the York ground which was surprisingly dry.

York, captained by Mr. Dodds, played into a strong sun, and swept to the School circle to score. Against a hesistant and slow defence the York forwards were able to do as they pleased and goals followed at regular intervals. However, when the School forwards did enter the York circle, they scored through Bough.

In the second half, the School defence hit the ball harder and Mitchinson and Macpherson were prominent in keeping the York forwards in check. However, the Bellerby-Terry wing was not to be denied and further goals were scored before a good run by Wilistrop put Bough through to score again.

SCHOOL 0 v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 1 Wednesday, 24th February.

The School had the usual start with Bootham pressing for most of the opening 15 minutes. Then two good runs by Nelson relieved a harassed defence, but Bootham finally scored after more pressure.

Again we were in debt to Taylor for being only one goal down at half-time.

It was hoped that the half-time "pep-talk" would rouse the team from its apathy, but the Bootham mid-field players gave our defence a harassing time. However, Taylor and Mitchinson distinguished themselves with good clearances. A period of intensive pressure on the Bootham goal followed and both Nelson and Wilistrop came near with good shots. However, the Bootham defence weathered the storm and won a disappointing match.

SCHOOL 0 v. OLD PETERITES 4 Saturday, 27th February.

The Old Peterites attacked from the start and worried the School defence which contained two new backs in Lapidge and Johnson.

The defence, which was considerably strengthened, recovered and end to end play followed. However, hesitancy in defence led to the first and only goal of the first half to the Old Peterites.

Immediately after the restart, the Old Peterites swept down the field and Fawcett scored with a cross-shot from the left wing. The 50

School then got on top and shots by Wilistrop, Bough, and Bardgett all went near, but Mr. Chilman, who was outstanding, kept his goal intact. The Old Peterites recovered and scored two quick goals through Steele and Graham to close an enjoyable match.

SCHOOL 1 v. WORKSOP COLLEGE 2 Monday, 8th March.

This fixture, which had been cancelled on the Wednesday, was rearranged for the Monday with the Head Master's consent, and we arrived at Worksop to find the pitch in excellent condition.

Playing in white, the School got off to a good start and play fluctuated from end to end before Somers, the Worksop College Captain, scored with an extremely good reverse stick shot. The School fought back and were rewarded when a good cross pass by Lapidge was collected by Bough, who beat his man and shot into the goal as the goalkeeper advanced.

After half-time the Worksop halves got on top and supplied a series of passes to their forwards which severely tested the School defence, in which Taylor was again in good form. Eventually Worksop did take the lead, when Somers scored his second goal from a short corner.

The infrequent breakaways by the School forwards were well held, and the defence limited the score to two goals, giving a very creditable display.

RUGGER The Junior Rugger XV had a very successful season, winning all its three matches. Undoubtedly there are some promising players in the lower half of the School, and there need be no fears for School Rugger in three or four years' time if this progress is maintained. ... Home 21-3 Won 20th Feb. Sheffield Schools A.A. ... Home 11-3 Won 27th Feb. Fyling Hall ... ... Away 31-0 Won 6th Mar. Pocklington The following played :—M. L. Bywater (Capt.), B. C. R. Butler, M. L. Swain, P. B. Burbidge, R. M. Wheeler, J. A. Newitt, D. G. Macpherson (Vice-.

Capt.), K. A. Hopper, D. Robinson, R. Baxter, J. J. F. Knapton, T. D. J. Layfield, L. T. Beaumont, D. J. Cook, M. A. Jones, C. I. Chadwick, M. P. Stanton, A. Burrows, R. R. Baldwin.

INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE THE GOODBURN CUP Training conditions were about as discouraging as ever—severe frost, snow, ice and flooded ground all having to be contended with51

so it was very much to the credit of the contestants that all except one completed the course, when on Monday, 22nd February, the InterHouse Competition was held.

The race was very open. The forces of Temple had been split by the formation of Queen's, and as many as a half a dozen names could be heard being muttered from the lips of those who professed to know the winner before the contest had begun.

At the appointed time, 3-45 p.m., on the day of the race, conditions were reasonably favourable, and the course had for the most part dried out remarkably well. With the initial gallop across the Old Golf Course over, the "field" disappeared into the distance, heading for the bleak wastes of the "Ings", and we "at home" then relied solely upon the Signal Section for all our snatches of information.

Pfluger led all the way along the outward stretch up the Ings, followed closely by Elston, Dobson, and Nendick, whereupon the lead changed into the hands of Elston, followed by Dobson and Pfluger, and it soon became clear that these three between them would provide the winner. In the meantime, close behind, the Rise were engineering some splendid packing, and between them they settled the issue of the team trophy. Close home, the three leaders each in turn were contesting the lead, and in a bunch together they entered the School playing fields by the Boat Houses. In the final run-in, through superior fitness, Dobson drew away and in splendid style won the race in 24 mins. 38 secs.

Result :—

1. Dobson (T.); 2. Pfluger (G.); 3. Elston (M.); 4. Heap 1(Q.); 5. Shirtcliffe (R.); 6. Botterill (M.); 7. Hodd (G.); 8. Seaton (T.); 9. Hudson (R.); 10. Scarth (R.); 11. Wilkinson (R.); 12. Stubbs (G.).

House Placings :Grove.

2 7

Queen's.

4 17 18 26 27 38

Rise.

5 9 10 11 13 14

School House.

15 291 35 36 39 41

Temple.

1 8

32 37

3 6 19 20 24 25

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97

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5th

1st

6th

3rd

12

997

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Manor.

Place 4th

16 22

28 31

ACHILLES CLUB VISIT FRIDAY, 19th MARCH Not since 1939 have the School had the pleasure of a visit from an Achilles Club team, so this was a very special and most welcome 52

occasion, and judging by its success one which we can only hope will be repeated more frequently in the future.

The object of such tours is to hold a competitive fixture with each school on a handicap basis, to give an exhibition and demonstration, to coach where possible, and generally to promote a greater interest in athletics. The Achilles team of six, three Cantabs and three Oxonians, all fresh from their successes after competing against each other at the White City, certainly provided the School with a most entertaining series of events. Demonstrations of warming-up activities, starting practices, high jumping, discus throwing, and putting the weight, each in turn were eye-openers to most people present, and many useful tips were gleaned by the School competitors in the coaching hints from the Achilles members. The only regret was that no expert was available to demonstrate long-jumping and javelin-throwing, but the afternoon's programme went a long way towards enthusing the School in athletics, and the lessons learnt should not be readily forgotten. The hurdling event merely confirmed our contention that the School grounds are unsuitable for hurdling before the Summer Term.

The following programme was held, showing the handicaps given, with the School competitors always running over the correct measured distance and the time recorded being the School time, irrespective of place.

1. 100 Yards. (Handicap : 41 yards.)

1. C. H. Lewis; 2. R. N. Johnson; 3, R. D. Shaw (Achilles). Time : 10.6 sec.

2. 440 Yards. I(Handicap : 25 yards.)

1. D. J. N. Johnson (Achilles); 2. J. M. W. Dobson; 3. E. S. Portlock.

School time : 55.2 sec.

3. Putting the Weight Demonstration by T. Newall-Price (Achilles) and R. D. Shaw (Achilles).

4. Half Mile. (Handicap : 60 yards.)

1. R. Day (Achilles); 2. D. C. Holmes; 3. M. W. Bolton. School time : 2 min. 17.1 sec.

5. 80 Yards Hurdles. (Handicap : 3 ft. 6 in. hurdles v. 2 ft. 6 in. hurdles.)

1. R. D. Shaw (Achilles); 2. E. W. Peat. School time : 11.1 sec.

6. Discus Throwing Demonstration by T. Newall-Price (Achilles) and R. D. Shaw (Achilles).

7. One Mile. (Handicap : 120 yards.)

1. P. J. Robinson (Achilles); 2. R. D: Beckitt; 3. J. R. Shirtcliffe; 4. C. S. Elston. School time : 5 min. 10.8 sec.

8. High Jumping Demonstration by G. A. Jeffries (Achilles), clearing 5 ft. 111 in. with the straddle.

9. 880 Yards Medley Relay. (Handicap : 440 x 440 yards v. 110 x 440 x 220 x 110 yards.)

R. Day (Achilles) and D. J. N. Johnson (Achilles) v. R. G. Bough, J. M. W. Dobson, C. H. Lewis and R. N. Johnson. Win for the School.

Time : 1 min. 47.4 sec.

School Captain of Athletics : C. H. Lewis.

Colours awarded : J. M. W. Dobson.

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ATHLETICS In the Standards competition there was the usual crowded programme of events, in variable weather conditions. The mental and physical torture, for those who prefer it the easy way, lasted no more than 14 hours actual running time on the track, during which it was possible to run off every event three times and so bring the competition to a fair conclusion. The Rise once again amassed an insuperable total with an average of 12.44 standards per head, and knowing the all-round strength of their House team, we knew that they had the Athletic Shield "in the bag" long before Sports Day itself. Only the weather could intervene, and no wonder they were not a little anxious. The remaining 'Houses, however, had vied enthusiastically for second place, and the Manor made a great spurt in the concluding stages to gain this distinction. The crop of boys gaining maximum points was perhaps not so large as usual, but seven did distinguish themselves in this way, namely—in Set B : J. M. W. Dobson (T.) and E. S. 'Portlock (R.); in Set C : D. Pfluger (G.); in Set D : M. L. Bywater CM.), G. F. B. Mitchell (R.), B. C. R. Butler (S.H.), and R. M. Wheeler (G.).

By Sports Day, the Mile races having been held in the meantime, the points system still presented an intriguing situation, and it was just anybody's guess who would gain the 10 points towards the Oxford Cup for second place.

Some good times had been anticipated in all three groups, given favourable conditions, but the track was very heavy and soft, and, although conditions overhead were better than for years past, this handicap could not be overcome. C. H. Lewis, in these slower conditions, started by confirming his very good time in the 100 yards against the Achilles, and then we were treated to a Long Jump record

by M. L. Bywater in the Junior Group, whose jump of 17 ft. 51 in. beat the previous existing record set up by C. Frank in 1945 by no less than 9i in. At the same time C. S. Elston obliged by confirming once again that the Western Roll method of high jumping holds immeasurable advantage over the Scissors.

D. Pfluger's attack on the Intermediate Half Mile record was not to succeed, but both C. H. Lewis and E. W. Peat had good times in the 220 Yards events. J. M. W. Dobson then followed later with a fine Mile in 56.0 sec., a seemingly effortless performance, and his running shows undoubted promise. Finally two more new School records were to follow—the second of M. L. Bywater's, this time in the Junior High Jump, when in clearing 4 ft. 101 in. he beat the previous record set up by R. A. Calvert in 1946 by 4 in., and M. D. Fish by jumping 18 ft. 7i in. beat the previous Intermediate Long Jump record by 3 in., previously held by M. E. Kershaw (1948).

In the meantime competition for second place never relaxed. The Rise had continued on their winning way, and the remaining five 54

Houses were disputing the spoils that remained. It was mainly a ding-dong battle between the Grove and the Manor, with no more than half a point one way or the other separating the two from time to time. Apart from the Rise, School House gained more points on Sports Day than any other House, but they were not able to make up the lee-way left by Standards. The Grove finally took second place, and the meeting was brought to a successful conclusion by the presentation of the Athletic Shield by Mrs. T. J. Lewis to her son, C. H. Lewis, Captain of the Rise Athletic team.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS Wednesday, 31st March, 1954 Points from Standards : Rise 200; Manor 177; Grove 175; Temple 170; Queen's 167; School House 161.

Senior Mile : 1. Dobson (T.); 2. Heap (Q.); 3. Beckitt (T.); 4. Elston (M.).

Time : 5 min. 7.4 sec.

Inter. Mile : 1. Pfluger (G.); 2. Hodd (G.); 3. Bytheway (Q.); 4. Micklethwait (S.H.). Time : 5 min. 18.2 sec.

Senior 100 Yards : 1. Lewis (R.); 2. Johnson (T.); 3. Kent (G.); 4. Bulmer (M.) and Holmes (S.H.). Time : 10.8 sec.

Junior 100 Yards : 1. Mitchell (R.); 2. Irvin (R.); 3. Stanton (G.); 4. Cooke (Q.). Time : 12.2 sec.

Inter. 100 Yards : 1. Peat (S.H.); 2. Fish (G.); 3. Moore (R.); 4. Liversidge (M.). Time : 11.3 sec.

Senior High Jump : 1. Elston (M.); 2. Ridley (S.H.); 3. Dunwell (Q.); 4. Leonard (S.H.). Height : 5 ft. 04 in.

Junior Long Jump : 1. Bywater (M.); 2. Mitchell (R.); 3. Macpherson (S.H.); 4. Wheeler (G.). Distance : 17 ft. 54 in, School Record.

Inter. Half Mile : 1. Pfluger (G.); 2. Hodd (G.); 3. Handler (M.); 4. Whitmore (Q.). Time : 2 min. 19.8 sec.

Senior Half Mile : 1. Heap 1(Q.); 2. Wilkinson (R.); 3. Bolton (R.); 4. Holmes (S.H.). Time : 2 min. 16.2 sec.

•Senior 220 Yards : 1. Lewis (R.); 2. Dobson (T.); 3. Johnson (T.); 4. Bulmer (M.). Time : 24.8 sec.

Inter. 220 Yards : 1. Peat (S.H.); 2. Moore (R.); 3. Netherwood (Q.); 4. Robbins-Jones (S.H.). Time : 25.4 sec.

Junior 220 Yards : 1. Bywater (M.); 2. Burden (R.); 3. Cooke ,(Q.); 4. Irvin (R.). Time : 27.4 sec.

Senior Long Jump : 1. Johnson (T.); 2. Nesham (S.H.); 3. Hewson (Q.); 4. Portlock (R.). Distance : 19 ft. 3 in.

Inter. High Jump : 1. Peat (S.H.); 2. Pfluger (G.); 3. Roe (R.); 4. -.

Height : 4 ft. 84 in.

Junior Cricket Ball : 1. Brown (Q.); 2. Hopkinson (R.); 3. Baxter (S.H.); 4. Robinson (S.H.). Distance : 63 yd. 2 ft. 4 in Inter. 440 Yards : 1 Pfluger (G.); 2. Sparham (T.); 3. Burrows (Q.); 4. Hodd (G.). Time : 59.2 sec.

Junior 440 Yards : 1. Burden (R.); 2. Mitchell (R.); 3. Procter (M.); 4. Wheeler (G.). Time : 62.8 sec.

Senior 440 Yards : 1. Dobson (T.); 2. Lewis (R.); 3. Portlock (R.); 4. Holmes (S.H.). Time : 56.0 sec.

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Inter. Long Jump : 1. Fish (G.); 2. Stubbs I(R.); 3. Liversidge (M.); 4. Mackintosh (S.H.) and Sparham (T.). Distance : 18 ft. 7* in.

School Record.

Junior High Jump : 1. Bywater (M.); 2. Butler (S.H.); 3. Chilman (Q.); 4. Baldwin (R.). Height : 4 ft. 101 in. School Record.

Junior Relay (110 x 110 x 110 x 110 yd.): 1. Rise; 2. Grove; 3. Manor; 4. School House. Time: 54.0 sec.

Inter. Relay (110 x 440 x 220 x 110 yd.): 1. School House; 2. Queen's; 3. Grove; 4. Manor. Time : 1 min. 53.4 sec.

Senior Relay (110 x 440 x 220 x 110 yd.); 1. Temple; 2. Queen's; 3. School House; 4. Rise. Time : 1 min. 46.4 sec.

House Placing: 1. Rise 270 points.

2. Grove 216 points.

3. Manor 2111 points.

4. School House 211 points.

5. Queen's 203 points.

6. Temple 2011 points.

CRICKET FIXTURES, 1954 1st XI

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THE BOAT CLUB As usual in the Easter Term, boating was devoted mainly to preparation for the Inter-House Boat Races. The exception was that a crew consisting of Saville, Ibberson, Gardner, Heap; Leishman was entered for the Maiden Fours at York Spring Regatta. After winning their first race against King's College, Newcastle, they lost the semifinal to a very promising York City four.

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The weather favoured boating during the term and there were only very few occasions when the programme had to be cancelled because of snow, floods or rain, although there were several days when oars and boats came back covered with ice.

The Senior House races resulted in a comfortable and expected win by Manor, but there was an exciting race between Queen's and Temple.

It was unfortunate that Grove had to withdraw because of the indisposition of two of their Senior oarsmen. A decision to withdraw is always a difficult one but it was fairer to the Junior boat to leave them unaffected.

The Junior Division proved a very exciting and, from the point of view of the organisers, a nerve-wracking affair.

The first difficulty arose through flooding on the day when the preliminary races were to have been held. As a result all the races had to be held on the same afternoon. In the first preliminary Grove and School House produced a dead-heat and so this race had to be repeated. There were bound to be grumbles over the short intervals but finally everything was sorted out and the winners were Manor, who thus performed a "double" for the second year in succession.

RESULTS SENIOR DIVISION.

Manor beat Rise by 5 lengths in 4 minutes 13 seconds.

Manor beat School House by 5 lengths in 4 minutes 20 seconds.

Queen's beat Temple by length in 4 minutes 53 secs.

Manor beat Queen's by 5 lengths in 4 minutes 38 seconds.

JUNIOR DIVISION.

School House beat Grove by a few feet in 2 minutes 11 seconds after a dead-heat.

Manor beat Queen's by 1 lengths in 2 minutes 18 seconds.

Manor beat School House by f length in 2 minutes 9 seconds.

Temple beat Rise by length in 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Manor beat Temple by 3 feet in 2 minutes 12 seconds.

During the term Mr. V. B. Gregory took in hand the big task of renewing the leathers on a good many oars and for his enthusiasm in this, often done in very cold weather, we would like to record our thanks.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL The Easter Term is usually a short term and yet a great deal has to be crowded into it. This term has been no exception and seems to have passed very quickly. Our term started on Wednesday, 20th January, and we were able to play football on the first two or three games days, but then Winter weather descended on us for most of 57

February so that walks and runs (with some skating and snowballing) were our chief games activities.

A single Lesser Celandine was brought in during the last week of January, but then very few signs of Spring were seen until March.

On 1st March Mr. Ping returned to us after his serious illness : we were glad to see him recovered and looking so well. Some of us have gathered that he is regaining his strength.

For the first part of the term Mr. Alan Ping took a number of periods of work in School and also some games. We heard quite a lot of natural history about India, where Mr. A. Ping has been engaged in tea cultivation for about seven years. We feel sure it must be very interesting for an Old Olavite and an Old Peterite to come back and take part in the life and work of the School. We gather from remarks that present-day Olavites are not very different from the Olavites of former days.

Concerning the special events of the terms, the Junior School Concert was held on 17th March, when a large attendance of parents and friends enjoyed a most creditable and enjoyable performance.

The programme of the Concert is given below.

The Inter-House Cross-country race was run on 25th March and showed that we have a good many keen and very promising runners in St. Olave's. The Spartans won all three events, Juniors, Middles, and Seniors. Congratulations to them.

The Annual Boxing Tournament was held on Wednesday afternoon, 24th March, and once again we had a series of interesting and well arranged contests. We would like to express grateful thanks to Major W. V. H. Nelson, O.B.E., and Capt. E. Novvis for coming to help to adjudicate. Major Nelson gave the boys some useful advice and hints at the end of the Tournament. This year points were awarded on a "House" basis, and the Etruscans won the new Boxing Shield.

The End-of-Term Chapel Service and our Final Assembly closed the term, which we may say has been a remarkably good term for a practically clean bill of health in the School.

SALVETE A. J. Bytheway (Dayboy). P. M. Kemp (St. Olave's). J. D. A. Platts (Alcuin).

ST. PETER'S JUNIOR SCHOOL CONCERT IN BIG HALL Wednesday, 17th Mareh, 1954, at 2-30 p.m.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

1. Unison Song Rule, Britannia The Concert Choir

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Pianoforte Solos (i) Becalmed (ii) Wind and Waves (iii) Lords and Ladies J. C. Wheeler Pianoforte Solo All on a summer's day F. I. Watson Treble Solo ...

The Pipes of Pan P. R. Webster 3. Unison Songs (a) Rare Turpin The Concert Choir (b) Farewell Manchester The Solo Group (c) Bonnie Dundee The Concert Choir

::: 1 James Ching

... Rowley Monkton

(a) Pianoforte Solo Autumn tints ...

A. Gomersall (b) Violin Solo Bourree J. C. Birsby (c) Pianoforte Solos (i) Jack Tar ... i(ii) Gipsy Rondo R. H. Sykes 5. Anthem 0 Praise the Lord The Chapel Choir

4.

Ripley Hasse

... Leslie Bamford ... Haydn

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6. Unison Songs ,(a) Old King Cole ... (b) When icicles (c) The animals went in The Concert Choir

Traditional Dyson Traditional

7. (a) Pianoforte Solo ...

All forlorn W. R. Bytheway (b) Violin Solos (i) At dusk (ii) At dawn ...

R. E. B. Stark (c) Pianoforte Solo Cradle Song ...

P. R. Webster (d) Pianoforte Duet ...

Reel A. Gomersall and F. Waive, Esq.

8.

Aria

Greene

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Let the bright Seraphim The Chapel Choir

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Alwyn

Adam Carse Brahms ... Markham Lee

... Handel

9. Unison Songs (a) Peaceful slumbering ...

Solo Groups and Concert Choir (b) All creatures of our God All available voices

Storace

1. All creatures of our God and King

Lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluya, Alleluya!

Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam; O praise him, 0 praise him, Alleluya!

2. Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along.

0 praise him, Alleluya!

Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening find a voice; O praise him, etc.

3. Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluya, Alleluya!

Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light : O praise him, etc.

4. Let all things their Creator bless, And worship him in humbleness, 0 praise him, Alleluya!

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, three in One : O praise him, etc.

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL BOXING TOURNAMENT 24th March, 1954 G. R. Montfort (Trojan) beat A. L. McKay (Theban).

I. T. Parkin (Etruscan) beat M. W. Woodruffe (Trojan).

P, Hodgson (Theban) beat F. C. Beaumont (Theban).

4. J. C. Cossins (Spartan) beat A. C. Jowett (Etruscan).

5. M. R. Hornby (Theban) beat M. H. Dukes (Etruscan).

6. A. R. Millward (Etruscan) beat D. H. Rhodes (Snartan).

7. J. F. Yeomans (Trojan) beat M. C. Thain (Spartan).

8. J. G. Wright (Spartan) beat D. S. Ridley (Trojan).

9. J. P. Harris (Etruscan) beat A. N. Horsley (Spartan).

10. J. R. Humpherson (Etruscan) beat B. M. Fraser (Etruscan).

11. S. C. Gibson (Spartan) beat D. L. Sim (Trojan).

12. F. H. Fearnside (Trojan) beat P. Johnson (Etruscan).

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OFFICIALS Referee: Major W. V. H. Nelson, O.B.E. Judges: Capt. E. Novvis, D. A. C. Blunt, Esq., K. G. Chilman, Esq.,

J. S. Cooper, Esq., C. E. Field, Esq., J. N. Gastra- Esq., P. M. Lanning, Esq., A. C. Ping, Esq. Announcer: A. W. Ping, Esq. Timekeeper: J. Nix, Esq. Instructor: R.S.M. P. F. Power.

Duration of Bouts:—Three rounds of one minute. One minute's interval between rounds.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SCOUT TROOP Further leeway has been made up in the passing of Second Class Tests this term, particularly in Signalling, which has figured very largely in our weekly programmes. The 'Second Class Badge has been gained by nine Scouts and next term we shall be able to go forward in earnest with First Class Badge training.

On Thursday, 18th February, we joined the other sections of the Group for an informal Camp Fire in the Gym., which we all enjoyed to the full.

As we go to press the news of the award to Mr. Chilman of the Medal of Merit reached us. As his Scouting has centred very largely round our section of the Group the news gave us all particular pleasure.

An official announcement of the award appears elsewhere in this issue.

WOLF CUB REPORT Nothing out of the ordinary has happened this term apart from the Camp Fire which we enjoyed, but both packs have carried out a full and varied programme. As usual, several Cubs have fallen by the wayside at the thought of passing a few tests, but our record of one Leaping Wolf, two Second Stars, five First Stars and nine Badges shows that there have been several who have not been idle. Next term the two present Packs will join so that another Monday pack composed of new Cubs may be formed.

ST. OLAVE'S WORK SHIELD This term the Trojans have increased the lead which they gained last term, but there is as yet very little to choose between the four House. As an innovation, all those who receive report cards during an order do not gain any points for that order.

ST. OLAVE'S CROSS COUNTRY -

As usual, we held league matches before the actual championship, and from these it was obvious that the Spartans were the strongest House. It was not, however, expected that they would have such a sweeping victory, for they won all three races. In the Junior event Wilkinson won comfortably from Middleton, R. T., and Holgate.

Armstrong led the Middles, followed by Burden and Dukes, T. A. The Senior race produced a real photo-finish, 'Holroyd repeating his success of last year, winning by a short head from May, A. Fenton followed them home. For the first time spoons were presented to the first three in each event.

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SUPPLIERS OF TUBERCULIN TESTED AND PASTEURISED MILK UNTOUCHED BY HAND AND BOTTLED IN OUR MODERN AND SCIENTIFICALLY EQUIPPED DAIRY

RETAIL AND WHOLESALE FRESH CREAM DAILY

Monkgate - York Phone 3835 and

CONEY STREET - YORK Phone 3359

BEFORE YOU LEAVE . . .

Hunter and Smallpage, Ltd., would like to show you their interpretation of the Badge of St. Peter's School in the form of a Wall Shield, of which you may justly be proud in the years to come. Phone or drop a Postcard asking for an illustrated folder which describes the type of Heraldic Work they produce.

AND LATER . . .

When the major problems of Furnishing are yours, remember that in York there is an old established business which has for many years specialised in combining good taste with limited expenditure. Hunter & Smallpage, Ltd., tender the same personal attention to all enquiries; from a Study to an Hotel . . .

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Plan your child's education with confidence A "Yorkshire" Educational Endowment Assurance will provide the fees for your child's education at School or University irrespective of what the future holds for you. .

Ensure a good education for your child, in any contingency, with a "Yorkshire" Educational Endowment Policy. Such a policy will provide, for example, £200 per school year for 5 or more years for as low a cost as £60 per annum.

Fees for further education can also be arranged.

Write for further particulars, giving dates of birth of parent and child and anticipated cost of education, to Life Department

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YORKSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED St. Helen's Square, York

FOR SATISFACTION GET YOUR

COAL AT

Shindy, Clark & Co. LTD.,

NORTH STREET, YORK AND BOROUGHBRIDGE

COLLIERY AGENTS ANTHRACITE STOVE NUTS AND BEANS GRADED COLLIERY COKE NUTS

RIVER SAND LIME WHINSTONE GRAVEL GRADED PEBBLES Suitable for Garden Paths and Carriage Drives, Always in Stock.

DEPOT FOR G. & T. EARLE'S PORTLAND CEMENT Telephones: 2031 YORK and 62 BOROUGHBRIDGE