Oct 1955 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. XLVII

OCTOBER, 1955

No. 340

EDITORIAL A term which included, in addition to the usual seasonal features of Commemoration and the Examinations, such unique features as the retirement of Mr. Ping, the presentation to the School of a portrait of the Head Master, the discovery in the School grounds of a Roman skeleton, not to mention several weeks of glorious summer weather, will remain in the memories of most of us. These diverse features of the Summer Term, 1955, are fully reported elsewhere in this number and need not detain us here. For Mr. Ping the closing days of the term must have been something of an ordeal. Inevitably he was presented with many farewell gifts—St. Olave's, the Senior School, Junior and Senior School colleagues, the O.P. Club, all had their way in this—and, of course, he had to receive and respond to as many valedictory addresses. Whatever his inner feelings may have been (and he must indeed have been deeply moved by the severance of ties which have endured so long), Mr. Ping faced these occasions with his traditional bonhommie and hearty good-humour. Mr. Ping remained Mr. Ping to the end. At these various ceremonies all was said that should be said, and strangers (if any could have been present) would have been left in no doubt of the universal affection and esteem which Mr. Ping has evoked in his thirty years' association with St. Peter's School. It is, we believe, true that "we shall not see his like again". These days of mass production and drab uniformity do not breed original personalities like Mr. Ping. Mr. Ping, though the strict orbit of his duties embraced only St. Olave's, was none the less an integral part of the Senior School. He belonged to St. Peter's as a whole, and The Peterite (to which he makes his final contribution in this issue) is glad to have the last word and to wish him, on behalf of all our readers, many years of happiness in the retirement which he has so richly earned. Mr. Ping has been succeeded as Master in charge of the Junior School by Mr. J. S. Cooper, to whom we offer our best wishes for success in his responsible office. 1

CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial ... Obituary—Dr. Stanley Upton The Appeal ... Mr. A. Wentworth Ping A Letter from Mr. Ping Commemoration, 1955 ... The Head Master's Portrait Old Peterite News ... Examination Results, 1955 Valete (July, 1955) ... School Officers ... House Notes ... The Work Cup, 1954-55 The Oxford Cup, 1954-55 The Chapel The Choir The Curia The Music Society The Careers Room The School Visit to Wilton I.C.I. Works "Crowner's Quest" ... ... The Young Farmers' Club The British Ship Adoption Society C.C.F. Notes Scouting Shooting Tennis ... ... Cricket, 1955 Rugby Fixtures, 1955 Swimming The Boat Club ... The Junior School

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ILLUSTRATIONS A. Wentworth Ping, Esq. Prize Presentation The Head Master's Portrait Roman Skeleton ...

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[Photo: Herbert Speed

A. WENTWORTH PING, ESQ.

OBITUARY DR. STANLEY UPTON It is with great sorrow that we have to record the death of Dr.

Stanley Upton, who had been our School Medical Officer since 1948. He had been ill for some months, though almost up to the time of his death was able to pay his daily visits to the School Sanatorium. Those who knew best realised that he was unlikely to recover, as indeed he must have done himself, and all were impressed by his fortitude and determination not to give up. Dr. Upton was an outstanding physician. His diagnostic sense was recognised and acknowledged over a wide area, and throughout a long life of selfless service to the community there are indeed very many who remember him with affection and gratitude. But as "School Doctor" he contributed much in addition. He was in every sense one of us, and took a keen and kindly interest in all our activities. He was sympathetic and yet firm with the athletic boy who tried to suppress his injury or illness so as not to miss "the match"; and equally understanding, and equally firm, when a day or two in the Sanatorium seemed to be the easy way out of a schoolboy difficulty. Dr. Upton was, in short, the ideal School Doctor—safe and assured, careful and painstaking—and one who inculcated both by example and precept those qualities of manliness every Public School tries to teach. We are proud to have had the privilege of his service and

friendship.

J.D.

THE APPEAL We are glad to be able to report that our Building Appeal for £100,000 has been received with much interest by everyone who has the welfare of the School at heart. We do realise that few people in these days have large sums to give, but we are most encouraged by the response so far received. It is our ambition to be able to print on our list of subscribers the name of every Old Boy, and while we realise the many calls, including our own, on the pockets of parents (past, present or prospective), we have been delighted to receive the support of so many. The first list of subscribers to the Appeal, including many industrial firms, is published as a supplement to this magazine. Further lists will be issued termly, together with a report on the progress of our programme of building. 2

MR. A. WENTWORTH PING Much has inevitably and rightly been recorded in this issue of

The Peterite on the subject of Mr. Ping's retirement, but I am glad

to add a personal note to what has already been said.

Mr. Ping's retirement is indeed the end of an epoch. The rise of St. Olave's, under his personal leadership, is too well-known and recognised among our readers to make it necessary for me to emphasise it, but perhaps the most remarkable of his many achievements was the manner in which he maintained his personal touch with individual boys and their parents as the School rose in numbers from 40-odd to more than 200. To say he really knew them all is an understatement. There is not a boy who passed through his hands who cannot recall many words of encouragement and, if need be, of correction, and he was at all times most accessible to them all. To the boys he was something of a hero, and they all had a great affection for him. I shall never forget his welcome in 1937, nor the very short time I took to realise that here was a servant—in the highest sense—of whom any school would be envious. His first handshake is something I shall ever remember. Among the many thoughts which well up in my mind, I feel that one of Mr. Ping's outstanding characteristics was his love of Nature. Those who have been privileged to walk with him in the country, and parents who have done so on his behalf at the behest of their sons, will know what I mean. We are delighted to know that he is to remain in Clifton, and wish him and Mrs. Ping many years of happiness to come. J.D.

FROM MR. A. W. PING LOWFIELDS, 8 GALTRES GROVE, CLIFTON,

To the Editors,

YORK.

September, 1955.

The Peterite.

Dear Sirs, May I through you—once again express my sincere thanks to all the boys of St. Peter's School, and also their parents, for the very acceptable binoculars and the cheque which were presented to me on my retirement from the School at the end of the Summer Term. The binoculars have already proved most useful, as I was able to observe the wonderful flight of a Peregrine falcon during my holiday in the South of England during August. —

I might also say that when visiting my three grandsons, they had to be rationed strictly by a rota as they were all so keen to have a look through the "glasses". I do want to assure all the boys that I value their gifts and good wishes more than I can possibly put into words, and I would like to say that though no longer actively associated with the School, I shall follow all their doings with undiminished interest. Yours very faithfully, A. WENTWORTH PING.

COMMEMORATION, 1955 The appeal of Commemoration shows no sign of waning, and the customary large gathering of Old Peterites, parents, and friends enjoyed the festival under ideal weather conditions. The three-days' programme, which we print below, was carried out in full. Details of the cricket match and the rowing events appear in the appropriate places in our pages, and we content ourselves here with congratulations to the School XI on winning a well-fought match which provided interesting cricket right to the end of the second day's play, and to the O.P.'s 1st boat on beating the School's 1st Four. The O.P. Club Committee have not yet found a satisfactory venue for the O.P. Dinner, and we feel there is much to be said for the suggestion that in future years it might more conveniently be held at the School. Probably, too, the transference of the Dinner from the Friday to the Saturday night would appeal to a large number of 0.P.s and increase the attendance at this most enjoyable function. At the Speech Day Ceremony in the Clifton Cinema we had as our principal guest Sir Linton Andrews, the Editor of The Yorkshire Post. In the past we have been privileged to entertain distinguished figures in the Church, the academic world, and the Services, as well as eminent statesmen, but we broke new ground when we welcomed one who has attained the highest distinction in the world of journalism; and the wisdom of the choice was amply demonstrated when Sir Linton addressed us, after the formal distribution of the prizes, in a speech which was skilfully framed to appeal to boys, parents, and staff alike. After acknowledging the "Ciceronian grace" with which he had been welcomed in the customary Latin oration (delivered on this occasion with commendable force and clarity by J. R. Jenkinson, the winner of the Dean of York's prize for Latin Prose), Sir Linton went on to speak of how to make the most of life. He believed, he said, in treating it as a wonderful, unpredictable adventure, and

urged those who were setting out on their life's work to attack it with a sense of vocation. Discussing careers, he emphasised the great need in the new technological age for leaders endowed with a fine scientific equipment enriched by the humanising influence of the classical tradition with its understanding of the methods of knowledge and its belief in the complete man. The Public Schools could do much to harmonise the conflicting needs of the new age into which we had been precipitated with almost startling violence. A vote of thanks to Sir Linton Andrews for his inspiring address, moved by Mr. Jenkin Jones, was heartily endorsed by all present. An unusual feature of the Speech Day proceedings was the formal handing over to the Governors of Henry Carr's portrait of the Head Master, of which some account is given elsewhere in this issue. The portrait, a gift from the Old Peterite Club, was presented to the Dean of York, as Chairman of the Governors, by Mr. H. L. Creer, the President of the Club. The Commemoration Service in Chapel on the Sunday morning was, as always, a most moving experience. The Bishop of Wakefield, the Right Reverend R. P. Wilson, D.D., preached the sermon. The following was the programme for the three days :FRIDAY, 22nd JULY. 11- 0 a.m. School v. Old Peterites Cricket Match. 5-15 p.m. Old Peterite Club Annual Meeting. 7-30 p.m. Old Peterite Dinner. SATURDAY, 23rd JULY. 11- 0 a.m. Speeches and Distribution of Prizes by Sir Linton Andrews, Editor of the Yorkshire Post. 2- 0 p.m. Cricket Match (2nd day). 2-30 p.m. Boat Races, School v. Old Peterites. 4-30 p.m. Tea. 7- 0 p.m. A Display by the Band of the C.C.F., followed by the sounding of "Retreat" and the Naval Ceremony of "Sunset". Exhibitions of Arts and Crafts, in the Art Room, and of Hobbies, in Big Hall, were open all day. SUNDAY, 24th JULY. 8-15 a.m. Holy Communion. 11- 0 a.m. Commemoration Service. Preacher : The Bishop of Wakefield (The Right Rev. R. P. Wilson, D.D.).

THE HEAD MASTER'S REPORT In the course of the Speech Day proceedings the Head Master gave his customary review of the School year. The following is a résumé. ACADEMIC Mr. Dronfield began by commenting on the number and variety of the Scholarship successes gained in the past year. They were proof 5

that we were not a school with any pronounced specialist bias and that it was possible at St. Peter's for a boy to attain the highest honours in any subject or group of subjects. The gaining of scholarships was an inspiration to the School as a whole. There was no doubt, he believed, that the general level of scholarship in our VIth forms was higher than it had ever been. The results at "0" level were no less satisfactory. Changes in the syllabus were intended, the Head Master explained, which migh result in some boys taking fewer subjects at "0" level, but the aim was not to facilitate earlier specialisation but rather to by-pass the "0" level examination where a wider syllabus seemed desirable. It was also intended to extend the teaching of Art to suitable boys in the upper forms, whatever other subjects they might study. In connection with the individual boy's course of study, Mr. Dronfield emphasised the importance of consultation with parents. He welcomed any opportunity of discussing with parents a boy's work and future career. BUILDINGS

The Head Master went on to refer to our immediate building plans. The projected extension to the School Library was now completed and the additional study-room would be in use next term. He expressed his gratitude to the ex-Heads of School over the past eighteen years, who collectively had found .the money for furnishing the new room with study-tables and chairs. Further progress had been made with the East Quadrangle and the new two-classroom block was ready for use. In the summer holidays The Grove would be reconstructed to provide better study accommodation and a beginning made with the reconstruction and redecoration of the Chapel. This involved, among other improvements, the addition of a gallery at the west end. SCHOOL FEES

Mr. Dronfield expressed his appreciation of the way in which parents had accepted the increase in fees which would operate next term. While he could make no promises for the future, he assured parents that there would be no further increase unless it was absolutely unavoidable. Despite the higher fees the demand for places was still rising. Even so, in selecting entries we should continue with our policy of using the Common Entrance Examination not as a competitive but as a qualifying examination. He believed that in a community like St. Peter's there was room for boys of varying interests and abilities, and boys who perhaps contributed rather less in the classroom often gave much to the general life of the School. THE APPEAL

The School had grown considerably in numbers, Mr. Dronfield continued, since it had moved to its present site in Clifton in 1844;

but it had never been anything like so big as it was today. Consequently we were faced with building requirements which could not possibly be met from our own resources. Hence we had carried out our intention of issuing a general appeal for funds. The target we had set ourselves was high, and we should certainly not attain it unless we were helped by commercial and industrial undertakings which depended for their recruits on schools like St. Peter's. But whatever happened, the Head Master said, the success of the Appeal would be judged by the universality of the response among Old Peterites, parents and other well-wishers of the School. THE SCIENCE EXHIBITION A reference to the new Science Block, the most significant recent addition to the School buildings, led the Head Master to some comments on the highly successful Science Exhibition held last term, which was, he believed, a remarkable effort on the part of both masters and boys. We were grateful to Professor Stoner and Sir Alexander Fleck for opening the Exhibition and spending so much time with us. That the views of Dr. Fleck, perhaps the most eminent industrialist of our day, on the scope of what he believed the ideal education for the world today accorded closely with our own system at St. Peter's was a great satisfaction and encouragement to us. GAMES

Mr. Dronfield then passed to a survey of our games through the year. He deplored the bad weather which had interfered so seriously with our rugger and hockey programmes. On the other hand we had enjoyed an eminently successful cricket season and could compliment ourselves on the 1st XI's victories over Giggleswick, Bradford, Ampleforth, the M.C.C. and the Craven Gentlemen. Three centuries had been scored in 1st XI matches, 111 by D. A. Macpherson, against Leeds Grammar School, 126 and 136 n.o. by M. Willstrop against the Craven Gentlemen and Bootham School respectively. The large exodus from the Boat Club last year had meant that we could not expect spectacular results, and the year had rather been one of consolidation. But the generally healthy state of the School rowing was confirmed by the reputations which O.P. oarsmen were gaining with their colleges and clubs. An outstanding sporting event of the year had been the first appearance of a St. Peter's shooting VIII in the competition for the Ashburton Shield at Bisley. The Head Master welcomed the innovation as giving us further opportunities to compete with other Public Schools, particularly those in the South of England. THE C.C.F. In speaking of the C.C.F., Mr. Dronfield stressed the value of the annual camps. He believed that every boy should attend camp two or three times in his school career. Our C.C.F. unit (though

an official War Office inspection was not due this year) had been inspected by Sir Geoffrey Evans, G.O.C., Northern Command, who had accorded it high praise for its efficiency. Mr. Dronfield stressed the value to boys of C.C.F. training, in any of the three branches, when they came to do their National Service. He mentioned, too, the selection of Flight-Sgt. 'Portlock as one of twenty-five cadets to visit the U.S.A. in the summer holidays. Portlock was the third St. Peter's boy selected for this much-prized reciprocal visit since the scheme was inaugurated five years ago. SCOUTING The Scout movement continued to flourish in the Senior School. Four boys had gained their Queen's Scout badges and three had been able to attend the Chief Scout's reception at Gilwell Park in May. One of them, E. H. N. Turner, had been chosen to attend the World Jamboree at Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, in August. SCHOOL SOCIETIES Finally, the Head Master turned to a review of our varied activities outside the class-room—the successful production of the "Knight of the Burning Pestle" by the St. Peter's Players in the Christmas Term, the Curia (the VIth Form society), the Debating Society, the various Science Societies, the Young Farmers' Club, the Choir (whose public appearance on the Spa at Scarborough had been a great success), and the 6th Continental Tour, organised by Mr. Le Tocq and Mr. Craven (this time to the Dordogne Valley), which had been enjoyed by so many boys. Mr. Dronfield thanked all those who had contributed so unsparingly to make the year he had reviewed one of solid achievement and vigorous activity, of which we might well be proud.

PRIZE LIST Norman Crombie Memorial Prize Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics Dean of York's Prizes for Latin Prose : VIth Form Below VIth Stephenson Greek Prize Whytehead Memorial Prize for Divinity Toyne European History Prize The Head Master's Prize for Mathematics The B.M.A. Medal for Science The Jack Brittain Memorial Prize for Middle Essay ... The Frank Pick Prize for Design -

School -

H. Lewis Jenkinson

J. R. Jenkinson T. E. H. Sabben-Clare A. M. Marsh P. B. Burbridge R. F. Coates E. C. Sedman P. L. Bardgett A. H. Crowther J. R. Loadman

[By courtesy of !ha Yorkshire Post

Jenkinson receiving the Dean of York's Prize from Sir Linton Andrews

The Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes : VIth Form Below VIth Modern Languages Prize Senior Essay Prize Physics Prize Chemistry Prize Geography Prize Music Prizes : Piano Instrumental Art Prize General Knowledge Prizes : VIth Form Below VIth

- A. G. D. Staines - A. H. Crowther - R. M. Kirkus - E. I. Moore P. J. Netherwood - D. G. Barton - W. House - A. Bloomfield - R. Atkinson - J. N. Russell - A. M. Marsh E. W. Trevelyan

FORM PRIZES - M. L. Bywater P. J. M. Baines F. G. Woolgrove - D. H. Gee - D. Robinson - R. H. Thorp - F. I. Watson - F. C. Beaumont - C. L. Thomas

VA VB VC IVA IVB IVC SHELL A SHELL B REMOVE

PRINCIPAL SUCCESSES, 1954-1955 J.

R, Jenkinson

R. N. Johnson E. I. Moore A. M. Marsh J. R. Jenkinson P. G. Taylor D. K. Timms D. M. Walker J. B. Claydon B. M. Nendick 0. C. Wetherell C. G. Howat

Open Scholarship in Classics, Worcester College, Oxford Open Exhibition in English, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge Open Exhibition in English, Selwyn College, Cambridge The Walter Lock Scholarship in Classics, Keble College, Oxford State Scholarship and North Riding Major Scholarship in Classics State Scholarship and York City Major Scholarship in Classics - State Scholarship in Modern Languages - State Scholarship in Classics - Essex County Major Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics - East Riding Major Scholarship in Classics - Scholarship at St. Mary's Hospital, London - Placed 3rd in Civil Service Examination for Entrance to the Navy, Army and Air Force.. Accepted for Dartmouth

AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO SIR LINTON ANDREWS COMPOSED AND DELIVERED BY

J. R. JENKINSON

(Winner of the Dean of York's Prize for Latin Prose Composition) 23RD JULY,

1955

ORATIO AD CONCILIUM SCHOLAE SANCTI PETRI EBORACENSIS A.D. X KAL. AUG. Salvete omnes. In salutando hoc summo viro, Lintonio Andrews, equite, nescio an mihi timendum sit ut ad laudem maximarum ejus virtutum eloquentia mea sufficiat. Admiratio tamen impellit; et certe ineptum videretur si hoc tempore occasio omissa esset salutis dicendae lingua, ut solitum, Latina et gratias pro nobis omnibus agendi quod inter tot et tanta negotia nostrum concilium ornavisti ac illustravisti. Itaque spero me, quamvis imperitum eloquendi, bona venia omnium dicturum. Nec fortasse, dum tua insignissima facta paucis expono, omnia per seriem recitare necesse est. Quis enim tua maxima merita ignorat? Nota sunt manifestaque omnibus. Quid vero' dicam de illis libellis quos in dies edendos divulgandosque curas? Nonne eos plurimi cives cotidie mane perlegunt scrutanturque, taciti, intenti, propinquorum, porci, ut ita dicam, ovorumque, rerum denique omnium humanarum atque divinarum obliti, dum res domi militiaeque gestas cognoscunt? Nec id, quod saepe metuendum, cavemus ne veri similia vel temere ficta pro vero accipiamus. Tu enim de rebus gestis illud Scotianum serval--libera est in interpretando opinio, veritas in narrando sacrosancta. Reputanti igitur quantis in officio tuo amplissimo laudibus ornatus sis haud minim videtur to ad consilia eorum quibus editio actorum diurnorum curae est saepissime adscitum esse. Non solum in Britannia plurimis concilis interfuisti sed etiam delectus es qui ad conventum apud Canadios habitum legatus adires : quin paucis ante diebus praecipuo honore auctus es. Nam concilio nuper constituto ut quid legentium quid scribentium interesset discerneretur et ut provideretur ut omnia digna et honesta in libellis nostris fierent, propter probitatem tuam et experientiam qui consulentibus praesideres ab universis electus es. Ad summam, nunquam fere in unum conveniunt homines de his rebus disceptatum quin tu, quippe qui vir peritissimus, conventibus adsis. Artis quidem scribendi ipse handquaquam expers es. Plurimos enim de plurimis rebus libros scripsisti, praecipue de nostri comitatus amoenitate moribusque habitantium, unde maximam laudem inter 10

scriptores paravisti. Mihi quidem et omnibus qui is hac regione septentrionali vitam degerunt gratissimum est quod res fama dignissimas indignabaris memoria intercidere. Nec praetereundum puto te propter haec merita multos alios honores attigisse. Electus ad concilium Universitatis Leodiensis maxima beneficia in cives tuos contulisti. Nec non inter illos socios insignissimos et litteratissimos, quibus nomen Bronteis inditum, non modo numeraris sed etiam in summam dignitatem venisti. Quae res et studium tuum litterarum et omnium artium bonarum cultum testatur. Nec, cum opus esset, patriae tuae in rebus militaribus defuisti. In priore hello per orbem terrarum maxima saevitia gesto tu adhuc juvenis, mira fortitudine in Gallia triennium propugnavisti. Nuper in altero bello Germanico tua virtus ita splendide enituit ut Galli, socii nostri, te, jam seniorem, maximo honore adornarent. Sed orationis finem facio. Hoc solum addiderim, quod, credo, nostris temporibus maximi est momenti. Nostra enim aetate inter scriptores sunt qui nihil aliud in anima habeant nisi ut divitias coacervent. Ad hoc solum intenti recta et honesta nihili faciunt; vulgi appetitibus blandiuntur; omnia privata ac sancta assidue inquisita in lucem proferunt; turpissimi cujusque ingenio pravo et libidinoso indulgent, fas et nefas miscere parati dummodo quam plurimos nummos in loculos demittant. Tu autem, hand ignarus et in quanta discrimine positi sint mores nostri et quantum periculum immineat ne ipsi scriptores ab omnibus bonis contempti in ignominiam incidant—tu, inquam, exemplis illis in scribendo antiquis usus quae olim admirabantur omnes homines, in libello illo edendo, qui jam ducentesimum annum eximio honore ac laude celebratur, hoc consilio officio tuo functus es ut omnia pro bona publico fiant atque eae normae justae et honestae quae optima cuique civi probatae sunt defendantur et in perpetuum conserventur. Quod vero Reginae notrae placuit te in ordinem equestrem ascribere omnibus volentibus factum est; et mihi pro nobis praesentibus tibi gratulari jucundissimum est munus. Postremo confide me ex omnium voluntate locuturum si iterum gratias ago quod tu, quamvis tantis laboribus defessus et e corpore invalido vixdum recreatus huic contioni Scholae nostrae antiquissimae hodie adesse voluisti. A TRANSLATION Ladies and Gentlemen, In welcoming our distinguished guest, Sir Linton Andrews, I am only too conscious that my powers of oratory may fail to do justice to his many great qualities. But my regard for him urges me to make the attempt; and certainly it would be inappropriate if at this time I omitted to pay him our respects, as is customary, in the Latin tongue, 11

and to thank him on behalf of all of us for finding time in his busy life to honour our gathering today. And so I hope that, despite my inexperience in public speaking, I shall have the good will of all of you in what I have to say.. Perhaps it will be unnecessary, in my brief review of his distinguished carrer, to rehearse everything in detail. Few can be unacquainted with his great public services. They are, indeed, wellknown and apparent to all. Need I touch on the great newspaper for whose daily publication he is responsible? Every morning it is read by thousands of our fellow citizens, silent, engrossed, forgetful of their wives and families, the bacon and eggs, and indeed of everything on earth or in heaven, while they devour its pages to learn what has happened at home and abroad. Nor is there the danger, which is often to be feared, that we shall be given something which is only a garbled version of the truth, or indeed irresponsible fiction. For you abide by the well-known dictum of C.P. Scott—"Comment is free; but facts are sacred". When one reflects on the distinction you have gained in your important office, it is not surprising that you are called frequently to the joint deliberations of those whose business is the editing of our newspapers. Not only at home have you taken part in innumerable conferences, but you were selected as the delegate to attend the Imperial Press Conference in Canada [1950]. And within the last few days a particular honour has been accorded you, in that you have been unanimously elected as President of the body recently set up to preserve a just balance between the interests of journalists and the reading public and to maintain worthy and honourable standards in our newspapers—a tribute both to your integrity and your experience [The Press Council]. In short, on almost all occasions when such matters are under discussion you, with your wide knowledge, are called to the deliberations. You have yourself contributed much to the art of writing. You have written many books on many topics—in particular on the beauties of our own county and the customs of its inhabitants—which have gained you no mean reputation among authors. I and all of us who have lived our lives in the North are grateful that you have saved from oblivion so much that deserves to be preserved. I should mention, too, other honours which have accrued to you in recognition of your public services. As one of the Council of Leeds University, you have served your own city well; and as a member of that society which includes some of our most distinguished literary men and women—the Bronte Society—you have been elevated to the highest office. Such things are evidence of your zest for letters and your support of culture in all its forms. 12

['Yorkshire Post" Photo

THE HEAD MASTER J. DRONFIELD, ESQ., M.A., J.P.

(The Portrait by Henry Carr)

When the need arose you did not fail your country in time of war. In the first world war, as a young man, you fought courageously for three years on the bloody fields of France. More recently, in the second war against Germany, although an older man, you earned from our French allies a distinguished decoration as a tribute to your great services [Medaille d'Argent de la Reconnaissance Francaise]. But I must draw to a close. I would add only one thing, which, I believe, is of great importance in the times in which we live. In the Press today there are those whose one concern is the amassing of wealth. Intent only on this, they give no thought to what is right and honourable; they minister to the appetites of the masses; they pry relentlessly into the sactity of private life—and drag what they have discovered into the light of day; they pander to the lowest and most depraved tastes, careless of all moral law provided they put as much money as possible into their own pockets. You, Sir, well aware not only of the threat to public morality but also of the danger that the Press may fall into contempt and disrepute in the eyes of the best of our fellow-countrymen, have always upheld those traditions of journalism which once were the admiration of everyone; and in the conduct of your distinguished newspaper, which has been honoured and respected for two centuries, you have been guided by considerations of the public interest and the defence and preservation of those fair and honourable standards which commend themselves to the best type of Englishmen. That Her Majesty was pleased to confer on you the honour of knighthood met with universal approval; and it is a pleasure to me to offer the congratulations of all of us here; lastly I am confident that everyone will join me if once again I express our gratitude that, though you are scarcely yet recovered from an illness induced by overwork, you have been good enough to come today to our ancient School of St. Peter.

THE HEAD MASTER'S PORTRAIT We reproduce in this issue a copy of the portrait of the Head Master which has been presented to the School by the Old Peterite Club. The painting, in oils, is the work of Mr. Henry Carr, wellknown for his portraits of Princess Margaret, Mr. Eisenhower, and other celebrities. The portrait of Mr. Dronfield was formally presented to the Chairman of the Governors by Mr. H. L. Greer, the President of the O.P. Club, 'at Speech Day, last term, and now hangs in the new Library extension. It is, perhaps, unusual for a portrait of a Head Master to be displayed while he is still in office, but the Old Peterites were firm in their desire to pay their tribute to the Head Master while he was still in the fulness of his powers. The Governors readily agreed with them; as, indeed, must all who are familiar with the great work Mr. Dronfield has done for St. Peter's in the 18 years of his Headmastership. 13

OLD PETERITE NEWS OLD PETERITE DINNER, 1955 The Old Peterite Dinner was held on Friday, 22nd July, at the De Grey Rooms. The toast of "The School" was proposed by F. W. B. Pacey and the Head Master responded. The toast of "The Club" was proposed by the Head of the School, C. H. Lewis, and was replied to by his father, T. J. Lewis. At the end of the formal speeches, the Secretary of the Club presented a cheque to Mr. A. Wentworth Ping on the occasion of his retirement from St. Olave's, as a mark of the appreciation of the Old Peterite Club for the great services that Mr. Ping had rendered to the School in the past thirty-four years, Mr. Ping replied characteristically. The following were present :— Annequin, J. B. Beetham, S. H. Bird, D. J. Burdass, C. U. Burdass, J. U. Burgess, L. Chatterton, H. Chilman, K. G. Clark, R. T. Claydon, J. B. Clegg, M. T. Crews, D. K. Crombie, G. N. P. Dawson, J. R. Denison, E. A. K. Easten, Rev. J. A. Eastwood, C. R. Eccles, D. G. Fairweather, C. C. Frank, C. Gibson, R. J. Goodburn, M. G. Goode, C. D. Gregory, V. B. Hallas, M. Hanson, J. A.

Harnby, F. B. H. Hodd, Canon H. N. Hodd, N. M. Holmes, D. C. Hudson, G. B. Hunter, 0. Huntley, W. G. Jackson, R. A. Jeffs, E. S. Knowlson, D. W. Lewis, T. J. Lumby, P. S. Lyth, D. Megginson, J. S. Mortimer, J. B. Newdick, F. N. Oliver, D. Pacey, F. W. B. Ping, A. W. Ping, W. H. W. Powell, W. B. Powell, W. W. Rayson, J. C. M. Reynolds, G. H. F. Rhodes, K. H. Riley, G. W.

Ringrose, P. F. Roe, M. G. Rucklidge, J. M. Ruddock, P. H. 0. Rumfitt, D. T. Rymer, A. S. Saville, J. M. Scott, H. C. Shepherd, C. S. Simmons, D. N. Simpson, D. Smith, G. D. Speight, P. A. Spencer, H. C. P. Stratton, R. A. Stubbs, W. C. Sykes, P. R. Tayler, I. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, D. W. Thornton, E. D. Walton, J. 0. Watkinson, T. Wyatt-Gunning, A. N. The Head Master. Head of School.

A LETTER FROM MR. A. W. PING LOW FIELDS, 8 GALTRES GROVE, CLIFTON, YORK, To the Editors, September, 1955. The Peterite. Dear Sirs, It seems to me that the only way in which I can express my most grateful thanks to the many Old Peterites who contributed to the very generous cheque presented to me at the Old 'Peterite Dinner on 22nd July is to ask you to publish this very inadequate letter. The Old Peterites who were present at the Dinner heard the few words of thanks I managed to say, but I understand from Mr. Rhodes that there were many who sent contributions and who could not be present. To all I send my wannest thanks, and as they will wish to know how my wife and I will remember their gift, I wish to say that we are in the process of choosing a suitable T.V. set. When obtained, it may be that we shall observe many eminent O.P.s doing—whatever they are doing ! May I add that my wife and I are not leaving York, so that we shall hope to see many O.P.s when they visit the old School. Yours faithfully, A. WENTWORTH PING. LONDON DINNER The London Dinner will be held at 'Brown's Hotel, Albemarle Street, on Wednesday, 9th November. Members of the Club who have not received details by the beginning of November and who wish to attend, should communicate with the London Secretary, Dr. R. H. Metcalfe, St. James's Hospital, Ousley Road, Balham, S.W.12. WEST RIDING AREA DINNER The second West Riding Area Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, 3rd November, at 8-0 p.m., at the Three Nuns Hotel, Mirfield, near Huddersfield. The cost of the dinner will be 15/-. Dress will be informal. Any Old Peterite who wishes to attend should get into touch with one of the Secretaries : G. D. Smith, 30 Goldington Drive, Oakes, Huddersfield, or Michael Hallas, 14a Greenhead Road, Huddersfield. 15

O.P. XV The usual rugger match between the School and an O.P. XV will be played on Saturday, 10th December. The arrangements will be made by P. Penniston, and! anyone interested should communicate with him at :Fairmount, Hillthorpe, Pudsey, near Leeds (Tel. : Pudsey 2759).

ITEMS N. W. D. Yardley (1928-34), who retired from the England Selection Committee last season, has since announced his resignation from the Yorkshire captaincy. This means, in effect, his retirement from first-class cricket. His departure from a game which he has adorned so long will be particularly regretted by O.P.s, who have taken a justifiable pride in the high cricket honours which he has attained.

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P. J. Dennis (1944-49), who left St. Peter's with a scholarship to St. Andrew's University, has graduated M.B., Ch.B (with commendation). In a distinguished career at the St. Andrew's Medical School, he won the "John Kynoch Scholarship in Obstetrics" and tied with one other for the "American Medical Graduation Prize in memory of Sir James Irvine in Surgery". He was also joint winner of two other prizes : the "Captain W. A. Low Prize and Medal in Medicine" and the "MacEwan Prize in Surgery". Dennis has not limited his achievements to his studies, since in his last year at the University he was Captain of Cricket and of Squash. * * * R. E. L. Triffitt (1912-24) has been appointed Assistant Civil Engineer, North Eastern Region, British Railways. Triffitt proceeded from St. Peter's to Christ's College, Cambridge, where he gained an honours degree in Mechanical Sciences. He entered the L.N.E.R. in 1927 as a graduate pupil in the Civil Engineer's Office, York, and subsequently occupied posts in the Stratford and Newcastle District Engineers' Offices before returning to York in 1938 as chief draughtsman in the new works section of the Civil Engineer's Office. He served in the Forces from 1939 to 1945, commanding 990 Port Maintenance Coy., R.E., and the No. 1 Docks Group, R.E., and was Assistant Director of Transportation (Administration), A.F.H.G., Rome, in 1945. In that year he was mentioned in despatches and received the Emergency Reserve Decoration in 1954.

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On return to railway service, he was appointed Assistant to Civil Engineer (Maintenance) in 1946, and became District Engineer, York, in 1948. In 1953 he became Assistant Civil Engineer (Permanent Way), North Eastern Region. * * * S. H. Storey (1946-52) leaves Canada at the end of September after graduating at McGill University, Montreal, with 1st Class Honours in Maths. and Physics, and goes to Cambridge. "To make sure that he stays away for a year or so" (he writes) the McGill authorities have endowed him with the Moyse Travelling Scholarship. We congratulate Storey on his success. He was the only O.P. member of McGill, and with the simultaneous departure of "the President, Vice-President, Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, the McGill University O.P. Club has passed away".

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E. W. Gilbert (1914-19), who is Professor of Geography at Oxford, has recently published a book on the geography and history of Brighton. A copy has been presented to the School Library by the Rev. F. H. Barnby. A review of Professor Gilbert's book appears later in our pages. OBITUARY MAJOR C. L. ARMSTRONG We regret to record the death, early in the summer, of Cyril Lionel Armstrong (St. Peter's 1906-14). He joined the Sudan Political Service in 1920 after a successful military career in the 1914-18 War, during which, while still in his early twenties, he commanded a brigade. By the time of his retirement from the service in 1940 he had held the post of provincial governor, first in Khartoum and later in the Upper Nile. By many Sudanese and Britons in the Sudan he will long be remembered as a master of method with an almost uncanny capacity for efficiency, but it was his kindness, hospitality, and courage which endeared him to his friends, to whom he was affectionately known as "the General". He leaves a widow. BIRTHS BOULTON.—On 7th July, at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, E.C.1, to Helen (nee Brown), wife of Dr. Tom Boulton, a daughter. [1940-43.] DENBY.—On 17th July, 1955, in Ilkley, to Avril, wife of G. W. Denby, a son. [1935-40.] 17

HARPER.—On 17th June, 1955, at The Grange, Liss, to Sheragh (nee Apthorp), wife of Instructor Lieutenant K. R. G. Harper, R.N., a son (Nigel Shirley Gayford). [Temple, 1933-44.] SMITH.—On 5th April, 1955, at East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital, to Janet (née Draper), wife of G. C. Smith, a son (Paul), a brother for Rosemary and Elizabeth. [1929-34.]

MARRIAGES JENKINS—STOKELEY. On 4th June, 1955, at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wisbech, Philip Jenkins, of New Earswick, York, to Pauline, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Stokeley, of Wisbech. [1944 50.] SLEGG—TUCKER. On 23rd July, 1955, at the Parish Church of St. Leonard's and St. Mary's, Armthorpe, Yorks., Frederick Charles, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Slegg, of Sandestead, Surrey, to Daphne, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Tucker, of Armthorpet, Yorks. [Temple, 1944-49.] TATE—GRAHAM. On 27th May, 1955, at St. Mary's, Monkseaton, David Henry, only child of Mrs. E. Allan and the late Mr. C. B. Tate, of Whitley Bay, to Norah Joyce, younger daughter of Mrs. E. Graham and the late Mr. M. M. Graham, also of Whitley Bay. P. N. H. Moreton was best man. [Rise, 1941-47.]

ENGAGEMENTS BAKER—LOCK. The engagement is announced between Captain Ian Helstrip Baker, Royal Tank Regiment, eldest son of the late Mr. H. H. Baker and of Mrs. Baker, of The Nook, Roslyn Road, Hathersage, Derbyshire, and Sally, youngest daughter of Major and Mrs. H. 0. Lock, of York House, Dorchester. [1941-45.] CAMFIELD—SHEPPARD. The engagement is announced between Captain A. A. Camfield, R.A.O.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Camfield, of Bishopthorpe, and Joy, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Sheppard, of Orpington, Kent. [1942-48.] OXBY PARKER—TIBBETTS. The engagement is announced between John Hilary, only son of the Rev, and Mrs. D. Oxby Parker, of Acomb Vicarage, York, and Barbara Ellen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tibbetts, of Kidlington, Oxon. [1944-47.]

OXFORD LETTER The Editors,

OXFORD. July, 1955.

The Peterite.

Dear Sirs, "Oxford is on the whole more attractive than Cambridge to the ordinary :::tor; and the traveller is therefore recommended to visit Cambridge first, or omit it altogether" (Baedeker). There must be many readers of Baedeker, for Oxford this summer has been crowded with tourists, who filled the car parks with their vehicles, the cafes with their small talk, and the streets and beauty spots with their litter. Nevertheless, Trinity Term must be regarded by all as the best of the three, even by those whose day of reckoning is imminent. What undergraduate yet has not found time, even if finals are upon him, to go into the Parks to watch the Yorkshire match, or take a companion punting on the Cherwell, or have tea on the College Barge while waiting for the eight, which rarely ever gets thus far, or again, if so desiring, and financially able, to spend all night at a Commem. or Summer Ball? But to business and a report on the activities of those O.P.s who have evaded the proctors and their faithful bulldogs and still remain in residence : I. G. Cobham (Magdalen). Has founded an O.P. Coffee Club,

which meets on Sunday mornings and which has but one other member—the person on whom he decides to call for coffee.

G. M. Herring (St. Cath's.). On the rare occasions that he has been seen, seemed always to be on the other side of the road, going in the opposite direction. It is rumoured that he spent the second half of term recovering from a dinner he had in Exeter. D. G. Hilton (The Queens). After the defeat of the Liberals in the Election, is regarded as the O.P. contribution to Oxford's lost causes, but he somewhat redeemed himself by showing in Eights' Week that he can still row. C. P. Lascelles (St. Stephen's Hall). Has at last been tracked down after several terms' obscurity. He is reported to enjoy the conversations, teas and newspapers of a certain other theological college better than those of his own, or perhaps it is simply nearer the libraries. P. W. V. Milburn (Worcester). As his name has not appeared in any obituary notices, must still be alive, but he has not been seen. This is still a matter for conjecture; there is no reward for information. R. D. Palframan (Worcester) is becoming most skilled at climbing into College after midnight, though not always remembering the feat 19

next day. He and White have decided not to share rooms next year, and in consequence the prospects of invitations to tea must surely be brighter. E. Robinson (Exeter) found himself in an eight which rammed the bank, caught a crab, fouled the preceding boat's tow line, and broke a rowlock—all in the same race ! His only comment : "The crew behind were worried !"

J. M. Smithson (Wadham) is becoming an expert on Oxford life, particularly regarding local hostels and coffee houses. He rowed with moderate success and also found time to do a little work, "just to keep my tutor happy". P. G. Taylor (B.N.C.) is regularly seen on the road to Headington Quarry and, as he does not read geology, we can only assume that he is continuing his shorthand and typing lessons—under the guidance of a mysterious "friend". We understand the Greeks had a word for it.

M. I. H. Unwin (Worcester) prepared for finals by taking fresh air on the river bank and liquid sustenance in the College Bar. As the fateful day drew nigh, he was obviously wilting from such a combination, and so cut out the fresh air. S. J. White (Worcester) spent most of the morning waking his room mate, Palframan, and most of the afternoon preparing his scout for news of another party. He favours the construction of a tunnel under the main road, from Worcester to "The Greyhound"—"purely in the interests of road safety" !

D. J. Wilson (B.N.C.) has not been seen for two terms. It is said that blinded by his own hair he walked into the Isis, but we are in no position to confirm or deny this rumour. Could he, too, have been spirited away to Moscow? J. J. Youll (Worcester). Discovering suddenly that Greek and Latin are no longer spoken—at least not by any of his lady friends— has changed to Law. We believe he hopes to find a legal solution to his problems. If any other O.P.s come into residence, we hope they will speedily make themselves known to us. With every good wish to the School. We remain, Sirs, Yours faithfully, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES. 20

BOOK REVIEW "BRIGHTON" BY EDMUND W. GILBERT, O.P. There are not enough books of this quality about towns; and among the English towns, Brighton offers a most suitable microcosm of modern English life. Where else by the sea does elegance march so close with squalor, industry with leisure? Here, too, the full range of working English society is represented in making its living in looking after the holiday needs of a huge part of that same society from the inland towns. The reader may find the opening chapters of Professor Gilbert's book rather strongly geographical, but he will see, as he reads on, that the details of Brighton's geography have played a commanding part in the great town's development. But Professor Gilbert is clearly aware that history is made by men rather than by nature, and often by men's attempts to overcome the power of the latter. The makers of Brighton are given their full measure of appreciation; the doctors who first sent patients to the sea; the Prince of Wales who led English society to Brighton, and so gave the town a long start over all other seaside resorts; the architects who made the attractive face of Brighton; and, perhaps most important, the engineers who made the railway from London, and so made Brighton the pre-eminent holiday town for the masses of Southern England. Anyone who knows Brighton will enjoy this book; any reader who does not will feel that there has been a gap in his knowledge of England which Mr. Gilbert has done much to fill. Every student of English society will find it a valuable and fascinating study of the • development of a vital part of English life.

EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1955 SCHOLARSHIPS Five State Scholarships were gained by St. Peter's on the results of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination at "S" level. We congratulate the following VIth Form candidates who together have made 1955 a record year :— Bardgett—State Scholarship in Physics and Biology. Barton—State Scholarship in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Birch—State Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics. Bryce—State Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics. Netherwood—State Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics. COUNTY MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS YORK.

A. Bloomfield (Music). P. J. Netherwood (Mathematics, Physics). D. G. Barton (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

E. RIDING. R. V. King (Mathematics, Physics). A. M. Marsh (Classics). J. D. Birch (Mathematics, Physics). YORK.

EXHIBITION R. M. Kirkus (English, French, German). OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

"A/S" LEVEL The following boys have passed at Advanced Level-1955—in the following subjects. A subject in italics denotes a distinction. M. J. Baddeley (Latin, Greek, Ancient History). B. W. H. Carter (Latin, Greek, Ancient History). M. T. Carter (Latin, Greek, Ancient History). C. W. Jose (Latin, Greek, Ancient History). A. M. Marsh (Latin, Greek, Ancient History). A. Bloomfield (Geography, Music). R. F. Coates (French, English, History). D. B. Irvin (History). T. A. W. Kettlewell (English, History, Geography). R. M. Kirkus (French, German, English). R. G. Le Pla (English, History). J. R. Loadman (English, Geography, Art). W. G. MacKellar (French, English). D. G. Metcalf (Latin, French, History). J. E. Moore (English, History). P. A. Morris (History). I. E. F. Morton (English). D. J. Nesham (French, History). F. J. Pacey (English, History, Geography). A. G. D. Staines (English). M. Willstrop (French, German, English). A. B. Bryce (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics). R. I. Collinson (Physics). C. G. Howat (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics). R. V. King (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics). P. J. Netberwood (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics). D. J. Oldman (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). P. S. Roe (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics). E. C. Sedman (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). D. T. Sparham (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). P. L. Bardgett (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). D. G. Barton (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). J. D. Birch (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry). M. W. Bolton (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). R. G. Bough (Physics, Chemistry). P. G. Brooke (Physics). P. B. Clayton (Geography, Biology). J. M. Forster (Geography, Chemistry, Biology). M. Handler (Mathematics for Science, Physics). A. I. Harrison (Chemistry, Biology). B. A. Heap (Mathematics for Science, Physics). C. H. Lewis (Chemistry, Biology). J. 0. R. Penman (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry). J. R. Peverley (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry).

E. S. Portlock (Physics, Chemistry). M. T. Powell (Geography, Biology). M. I. L. Rice (Chemistry, Biology). J. R. Shirtcliffe (Chemistry, Biology). W. J. B. Strike (Geography, Biology). C. J. Vyle (Geography, Chemistry, Biology). R. B. Wilson (Chemistry). "0" LEVEL The following boys have passed the Oxford and Cambridge General Certificate at Ordinary Level. The subjects passed are shown in brackets.

VA. R. Baxter (French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, English Language). P. L. Bellwood (English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, French). D. N. L. Beresford (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). R. N. Bradford (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). P. E. Bulmer (English Language, English Literature, History, French, German, Elementary Mathematics). M. L. Bywater (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). D. J. Cook (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics). P. J. Dronfield (English Language, English Literature, French, Elementary Mathematics). R. L. High (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics). D. K. Hodd (History, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics). W. M. Howard (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics). T. M. Jenkinson (English Language, English Literature, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). T. D. J. Layfield (English Language, English Literature, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). W. I. Macdonald (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). D. C. Parry (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). T. Piercy (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). G. V. Plester (English Language, English Literature, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). J. N. Russell (English Language, English Literature, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). T. E. H. Sabben-Clare ((English Language, English Literature, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Che mistry).

M. P. Stanton (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics). D. I. Stones (English Literature, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). A. 0. Sutcliffe (English Language, English Literature, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). E. W. Trevelyan (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). K. Wilson (English Language, English Literature, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). H. C. Wright (English Language, English Literature, Latin, History, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics). VB. P. J. M. Baines (English Language, English Literature, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). R. R. Baldwin (English Literature, History, Elementary Mathematics). I. L. Barton (History). D. N. Brocklebank (English Literature, Geography, Physics-with-Chemistry). A. Burrows (English Language, French). I. C. Bytheway (English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). M. Collins (English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, Elementary Mathematics). N. J. Dick (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). C. B. M. Gregory (English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). A. G. Hall (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). E. A. Jackson (Geography, French, General Science). M. A. Jones (English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). M. J. Kershaw (English Lan guage, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). J. J. F. Knapton (English Literature, Geography French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). P. J. Ladd (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). J. F. Liversidge (Geography, Physics-with-Chemistry). D. C. Mayson (English Language, Elementary Mathematics). P. R. B. Megginson (Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with- 11 A. G. Muxworthy (French, Elementary Mathematics). C. J. Partridge (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). D. R. Procter (English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). C. J. Quickfall '(French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). M. Ruddock (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Physicswith-Chemistr•). D. H. K. Simpson (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). R. N. Unwin (English Language, English Literature, Elementary Mathematics). 24

F. F. Watson (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics). R. V. Webster (English Literature, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). M. B. Wilson (English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics. Physics-with-Chemistry). VC. D. Anderson (Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). R. Atkinson (Geography, Elementary Mathematics). S. M. Badham (English Literature, Geography, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). D. J. Bell (Elementary Mathematics). P. B. Brown (English Language, Art). J. C. Cooke (General Science). P. A. Crane (English Language, French, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). 3. I. Donaldson (Geography). J. L. Hyde (English Language, English Literature, History, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). J. V. Littlewood (English Language, French, Elementary Mathematics). R. D. J. Pattison (English Language, Geography). W. N. Richards (English Language, History). G. C. Sanderson (General Science, Art). R. J. Sharp (English Language, Geography, General Science). F. Sheldon (Geography, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). D. H. Sutcliffe (Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). T. G. Tomlinson (English Language, English Literature, History, Geography). J. M. Ward (Art). J. A. Whitmore (General Science, Art). C. D. M. Wood (English Language, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). F. G. Woolgrove (English Literature, Geography, French, Additional Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). R. N. Worsley t(English Language, English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). .

VALETE (July, 1955) THE GROVE P. G. Brooke. 1949-55. School Monitor. Head of The Grove. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. Photographic Society : Committee, 1949-55; Secretary, 1952-53, 1954-55; Treasurer, 1951-52. Librarian, 1950-51. Games Committee, 1955. Choral Society, 1954-55. School Play, 1953. Played for 1st Xl, 1954-55. 2nd XI, 1954-55. Colours, 1954. Sgt. i/c. R.A. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R.A. Exam., Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band, 1954. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. M. J. Baddeley. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Chapel Monitor. Upper VI Classics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1953. Editor of "The Peterite". Chapel Committee. Debating Society Committee. Music Society Committee. Member of Curia. Secretary, 1954. Library Monitor. Choir, 1947-55. Choir Librarian, 1953-54. Choral Society, 1947-55. Glee Club. School Play, 1952-53. Queen's Scout. Colts XI, 1952. Played for 1st XI, 1954. 2nd XI, 1953-54-55. Colours,

1953. Captain, 1955. Sgt. i/c. Army Training Platoon of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band, 1954. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. P. L. Bardgett. 1950-55. School Monitor. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. State Scholarship, 1955. Music Society Committee. Secretary, 1953-54. Natural History Society Committee. Member of Curia. Chairman, 1955. Choir, 1950-55. Choir Librarian, 1951-54. Choral Society, 1951-55. Glee Club. School Play, 1950-54, Colts XV, 1951-52. 2nd XV, 1952-53-54. 1st XV, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. 1st XI Hockey, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. S.S.M. i/c. Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band, 1950-55. Bugle Leader, 1954. Drum Major, 1954-55. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. J. D. Birch. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1945). House Monitor. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1954. State and County Major Scholarship (E.R.), 1955. Science Society Committee. Spring Regatta VIII, 1955. 2nd IV, 1955. Colours, 1955. C.Q.M.S. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. A. I. Harrison, 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1946). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1955. Cpl. i/c. Stores of R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. D. K. Hodd. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1948). VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Choir, 1948-52, 1955. Choral Society. Chapel Committee. Cadet in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band, 1955. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. G. C. J. Kirk. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1945). Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Science Society Committee. 2nd XI, 1955. Colours, 1955. Ldg. Cadet in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency, 1955. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. P. R. B. Megginson. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1948). VB. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Young Farmers' Club Committee, 1954-55. Secretary, 1955. Colts XI, 1954. Colours, 1954. 2nd XI, 1955. Colours, 1955. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1955. Cadet in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. R. V. Webster. 1952-55. VB. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Cadet in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Marksman. THE MANOR A. M. Marsh. 1949-55 (St. Olave's, 1945). School Monitor. Head of The Manor. Upper VI Classics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1953. Walter Lock Scholarship in Classics to Keble College, Oxford, 1954. County Major Scholarship (E.R.), 1955. Member of Curia. Chairman, 1954. Secretary, 1955. Editor of "The Peterite". Debating Society Committee. Music Society Committee. Secretary of Games Committee. Library Monitor. Chess Team, 1954-55. Ldg. Seaman in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. P.O, Exam. 2nd Class Shot. J. R. Jenkinson. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Upper VI Classics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1953. State Scholarship, 1954. Open Scholarship in Classics to Worcester College, Oxford, 1955. Member of Curia. Secretary, 1955. Chapel Committee. Debating Society Committee. Choir. Colts XI, 1953. Captain, 1953. Colours, 1953. 2nd XI, 1954-55. Colours, 1955. Cpl. 2 i/c. Shooting in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Advanced Proficiency. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

P. K. Lapidge. 1950-55. House Monitor. VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Debating Society Committee. Games Committee. School Play, 195253-54. Colts XV, 1952. Colours, 1952. 2nd XV, 1953. Colours, 1953. Played for 1st XV, 1953-54. Colts XI, 1952. 2nd XI, 1954-55. Colours, 1954. Played for 1st XI, 1954-55. Played for 2nd XI Hockey, 1954. 1st XI, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. Played for Yorkshire Public Schoolboys, 1955. A.B. in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Storeman. Cert. "A", Part I. Signals Classification. C.C.F. Band. 2nd Class Shot. J. 0. R. Penman. 1950-55. House Monitor. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1954. Music Society Committee. Treasurer of Natural History Society. Played for 2nd XV, 1953-54. Played for 2nd XI Hockey, 1954-55. Colours 1955. 1st Shooting VIII, 195253-54-55. Colours, 1952-53-54-55. Captain, 1955. Captain of Bisley VIII. Captain of White Rose Cup Team, 1954. Sgt. i/c Signal Section of C.C.F. Signals Classification. Signals Instructor. Morse Instructor. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. W. J. B. Strike. 1950-55 (St. Olave's 1948). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. 2nd IV, 1955. Colours, 1955. L/Cpl. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Signals Classification. Signals Instructor. 1st Class Shot. M. G. Kay. 1950-55. Transitus "D". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Ldg. Seaman in R.N. Section of C.C.F. I/c. Supply and Secretarial Branch. I/c. Nelson Division. Cert. "A", Part I. Signals Classification. Signals Instructor. A.B. Exam., 1953. Ldg. Seaman Exam., 1953. P.O. Exam., 1954. Efficiency Badge. A. G. Muxworthy. 1952-55. VB. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Cdt. in Army Section of C.C.F. 1st Class Shot. A. H. Sneesby. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1950). Transitus "E". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Natural History Society Committee. Vice-Chairman of Young Farmers' Club. Chairman of Y.F.C. Exhibition. L/Sgt. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. T. G. Tomlinson. 1952-55 (St. Olave's, 1949). VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Cdt. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. F. G. Woolgrove. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1948). VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Photographic Society Committee. L/Cpl. in C.C.F. 2 i/c. Armoury. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 2nd Class Shot. QUEEN'S R. G. Bough. 1949-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Vice-Head of School. Head of Queen's. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. Member of Curia. Chapel Committee. Games Committee. Colts XV, 1950-51-52. Colours, 1951-52. 1st XV, 1951-52-5354-55. Colours, 1952-53-54-55. Cap, 1953-54. "A" XV, 1953-54-55. Played for Leeds and District Schools' XV, 1953. 2nd XI Hockey, 1953. Colours, 1953. 1st XI Hockey, 1954-55. Captain of Hockey, 1954-55. Yorkshire Schools' Hockey XI, 1955. Colts XI, 1951. 2nd XI, 1952. 1st XI, 1952-53-54-55. Colours, 1952-53. Capt, 1953. Captain of Cricket, 1954-55. Yorkshire Public Schools' XI, 1953-54. Squash Team, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1954-55. School Open Squash Championship, 1954. Athletics Team, 1954. S.S.M. i/c. Basic Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. A. Bloomfield. 1949-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level,. 1952; "A" Level, 1954. County Major Scholarship, York, 1955. Member of Curia. Secretary of Music Society. Chess Team, 1953-54-55. Cpl. in C.C.F. I/c. Training Stores. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman.

A. B. Bryce. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. State Scholarship, 1955. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1955. Sgt. in C.C.F. I/c. Army Basic Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman. P. M. Hewson. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953. Games Committee. 1st XV, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. 2nd XI, 1954. Colours, 1954. Played for 1st XI, 1954-55. Colours, 1955. Played for 2nd XI Hockey, 1955. Shooting VIII, 1952-53-54-55. Colours, 1953-54-55. A/Cpl. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I Marksman. R. V. King. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1954. County Major Scholarship (E.R.), 1955. Member of Curia. Spring Regatta VIII, 1955. 3rd IV, 1955. F/Sgt. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency Signals Classification. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. R. Atkinson. 1951-55. VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Choir, 1952-55. Orchestra. School Play, 1954. Played for 1st XV, 1954. Colts XI, 1952. 2nd XI, 1953-54. Shooting VIII, 1954. Colours. Bisley Shooting VIII, 1955. Colours. Individual Shot Cup, 1954. L/Cpl. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band, 1953-55. Marksman. J. C. Cooke. 1952-55. VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Cdt. in Army Section of C.C.F. Marksman. W. D. Dodsworth. 1952-55. VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955. Played for Colts XV, 1954-55. Cdt. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. .

THE RISE C. H. Lewis. 1949-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Head of School. Head of The Rise. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1955. Debating Society Committee. Chapel Committee. Games Committee. Commonwealth Youth Visit to Canada, 1954. Colts XV, 1951-52. Played for 2nd XV, 1952-53. 2nd XV, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1954. Captain, 1954-55. Played for 1st XV, 1952-54. Colts XI, 1952. 2nd XI, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1953. Played for 1st XI, 1953. 2nd XI Hockey, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1954. Captain, 1955. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1954. Played for 1st Squash Team, 1954. 2nd Squash Team, 1955. Athletics Team, 1954. Colours, 1954. Captain of Athletics. Sgt. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. C.C.F. Band, 1951-53. Marksman. T. A. W. Kettlewell. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Member of Curia. Games Committee. Commonwealth Youth Visit to Canada, 1954. 1st XV, 1952-53-54-55. Colours, 1952-53-54-55. Cap, 1953-54-55. ViceCaptain, 1953-54. Captain of Rugby, 1954-55. Colts Colours, 1952. "A" XV, 1952-53. Secretary of Tennis, 1955. L/Sgt. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R.A. Exam., Part I. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. M. W. Bolton. 1949-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. Member of Curia. Games Committee. Natural History Society Committee. Choral Society. Colts XV, 1951-52. 2nd XV, 1953-54. 1st XV, 1954-55. Cap, 1954-55. Captain of "A" XV, 1954-55. Fencing Team, 1954. Athletics Team, 1954. 2nd VIII Shooting, 1954. 3rd IV, 1954. 1st IV, 1955. Colours, 1955. P.O. in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Ldg. Seaman Exam. P.O. Exam. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

R. M. Kirkus. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1949). House Monitor. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1954. York Exhibition, 1955. Member of Curia. Debating Society Committee, 1954. Music Society Committee. Choir. Choral Society, 1952-55. Secretary, 1955. School Play, 1952-54. Colts XV, 1952-53. 2nd XV, 1953-54-55. "A" XV, 1953-54-55. Rowed for 4th IV, 1953. Rowed for 3rd IV, 1954. 3rd IV, 1955. P.O. 2 i/c. R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Ldg. Seaman Exam. P.O. Exam. C.C.F. Band, 1953-54. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. J. R. U. Leishman. 1950-55. House Monitor. Transitus "D". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953. 4th IV Cox, 1952. 2nd IV Cox, 1953. Colours, 1953. 1st IV Cox, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. P.O. i/c. R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Ldg. Seaman Exam. P.O. Exam. C.C.F. Band, 1952. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. E. I. Moore. 1950-55. House Monitor. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. Open Exhibition to Selwyn College, Cambridge, 1955. Member of Curia. Chapel Committee. School Play, 1952-54. Cpl. in C.C.F. Coy. Clerk. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R. D. Burdass. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1949). Transitus "E". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Young Farmers' Club Committee. Librarian. Natural History Society Committee. A/L/Cpl. in R.A. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. J. B. Huzzard. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1946). Transitus "E". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Chairman of Young Farmers' Club. Science Society Committee. Colts XV, 1953-54. Played for Colts XI, 1953. 2nd XI, 1954. 2nd XI Hockey, 1954-55. Colours, 1955. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1955. Shot for 1st VIII, 1952-53-54-55. Colours, 1953-54-55. Bisley VIII, 1955. White Rose Cup Team, 1954. A/Cpl. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

J E. Moore. 1951-55. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A"

Level, 1955. Music Society Committee. Choir, 1951-52. Choral Society. Colts XV, 1953. 2nd XV, 1954. A.B. in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Ldg. Seaman Exam. P.O. Exam. Marksman.

M. T. Powell. 1951-55 (St. Olave's, 1948). Lower VI Science. G.C.E.,

"0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Member of Curia. Young Farmers' Club. Treasurer, 1954-55. Science Society Treasurer. Natural History Society Committee. School Play, 1953-54. Choral Society. Played for Colts XV, 1953. Played for 2nd XV, 1954. Colts XI, 1953. 2nd XI Hockey, 1955. Colours, 1955. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1953. 1st VIII, 1954-55. Colours, 1954. White Rose Cup Tteam, 1954. Colt in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. Exam. P.O. Exam. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

J. R. Shirtcliffe. 1950-55. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A"

Level, 1955. School Orchestra. Colts XV, 1951. Athletics Team, 1954. 5th IV, 1954. A.B. in R.N. Section of C.C.F. R.N. Boat Rating. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. Exam. Ldg. Seaman Exam. C.C.F. Band, 1953-55. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

C. B. Speddings. 1552-55. VC. 2nd XI Hockey, 1955. Colts XV, 1954-55. Cdt. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F.

SCHOOL HOUSE 0. C. Wetherell. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1945). School Monitor. Head of School House. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1954. 1st M.B. Physics and Organic Chemistry, 1955. Entrance Scholarship to St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, London, 1955. Member of Curia. Debating Society Committee. Games Committee. Colts XV. 1951-52-53. Colours, 1951-52. Captain, 1952-53. 1st XV, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1953-54. Cap, 1954-55. Played for Leeds and District Schoolboys' XV, 1954-55. 1st XI Hockey, 1955. Colours, 1955. Sgt. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. I/c. No. 2 Flight. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. C.C.F. Band, 1952-55. Bugle Badge. 1st Class Shot.

D. A. Macpherson. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1945). House Monitor. Transitus "B". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953. Colts XV, 1951-52. Colours, 1951-52.

"A" XV, 1953-54-55. Played for 1st XV, 1951-52-53-54-55. Colours, 1952-53. Cap, 1953-54-55. Vice-Captain, 1954-55. Colts XI, 1951-52. Captain and Colours, 1952. 1st XI, 1952-53-54-55. Colours, 1952. Cap, 1953-54-55. Vice-Captain, 1953-54-55. Fielding Cup, 1952-53. 2nd XI Hockey, 1952-53. 1st XI Hockey, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. Cap, 1955. Vice-Captain, 1955. Squash Team, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1954-55. Ldg. Seaman in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. •Exam. Ldg. Seaman Exam. C.C.F. Band, 1953. 1st Class Shot.

D. J. Nesham. 1950-55. House Monitor. Upper VI History. G.C.E., "0"

Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1954. Member of Curia. Library Monitor. Played for Colts XV, 1952-53. 3rd XV, 1953-54. Fencing Team, 1953-54-55. Cpl. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. I/c. R.A.F. Instruction Room. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. C.C.F. Band, 1954-55. Marksman.

F. J. Pacey. 1950-55. House Monitor. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0"

Level, 1953. Colts XV, 1952-53. 2nd XV, 1953-54. 1st XV, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. Played for Colts XI, 1952. Played for 2nd XI, 1955. 2nd XI Hockey, 1954-55. Colours, 1955. Played for 1st XI Hockey, 1955. Played for 1st Squash Team, 1953-54-55. 2nd Squash Team, 1954-55. Junior Squash Championship, 1951. Sgt. in Army Section of C.C.F. I/c. Recruits. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

E. K. Varley. 1950-55. House Monitor. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0"

Level, 1953. Photographic Society Committee. Colts XI, 1952. 2nd XI, 1955. Armourer Sgt. in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot. G. R. H. Clemons 1951-55. Transitus "D". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Choir. Choral Society. School Play, 1953-54. Ldg. Cdt. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. C. G. Howat. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1946). Lower VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Music Society C'ommittee. School Play, 1952. Choir. Orchestra. Chess Team, 1954-55. 3rd IV, 1955. 3rd IV Cox, 1952. Ldg. Seaman in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Ldg. Seaman Exam. P.O. Exam. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. E. A. Jackson. 1951-55. VB. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. School Play, 1954. Choral Society. Cdt. in Signals Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. S. Mackintosh. 1952-55. Transitus "D". G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954. Colts XI, 1954. Played for Colts XV, 1954. Cdt. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot.

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M. I. L. Rice. 1950-55. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953. School Play, 1950-53-54. Secretary of Science Society. Natural History Society Treasurer. Photographic Society Librarian, 1954. L/Bdr. in R.A. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R.A. Exam., Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot. TEMPLE R. N. Johnson. 1949-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Head of Temple. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1952; "A" Level, 1954. Open Exhibition to St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, 1955. Member of Curia. Chairman, 1954. Debating Society Committee. Secretary, 1954. Games Committee. Library Monitor. Chess Team, 1955. School Play, 1954. Played for 2nd XV, 1954-55. 1st XV, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. "A" XV, 1954-55. Colts XI, 1951. Colours, 1951. 2nd XI, 1952-53. Colours, 1952. Captain. 1953. 1st XI, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. Cap, 1955. Played for 2nd XI Hockey, 1954. Captain, 1954. 1st XI, Hockey, 1954-55. Colours, 1954-55. Athletics Team, 1954. C.W.O. in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. Advanced Proficiency. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. W. E. Butland. 1952-55. House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "b" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. 2nd VIII Shooting, 1955. Captain of White Rose CUp Team, 1955. Photographic Society Committee. Ldg. Seaman in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. Exam. Ldg. Seaman Exam. Marksman.

M. W. Dobson. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1946). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Music Society Committee. 3rd XV, 1954. 2nd XV, 1955. Athletics Team, 1954. Colours, 1954. Goodburn Cup, 1954. Cpl. in Signals Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Signals Classification. Signals Instructor. Signals Storeman, 1953-54. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

A. G. D. Staines. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Debating Society Committee. Secretary, 1954-55. Science Society Committee. Natural History Society Committee. Secretary, 1954-55. School Play, 1950-5253-54. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1955. Captain of Fencing, 1954-55. Colours, 1953-54-55. Cdt. in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Ldg. Seaman Exam. 1st Class Shot. C. J. Vyle. 1950-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. Science Society Committee. Chess Team. Senior Scout. A/Cpl. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. H. A. G. Raley. 1953-55 (St. Olave's, 1949). Shell B. Cdt. in Basic Section of C.C.F.

C. Sanderson. 1952-55 (St. Olave's, 1947). VC. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955.

SCHOOL OFFICERS Summer Term, 1955 HEAD OF SCHOOL: C.

H. LEWIS.

SCHOOL MONITORS :

Head of The Grove: P. G. BROOKE. Head of The Manor: A. M. MARSH. Head of Queen's: R. G. BOUGH. Head of The Rise: C. H. LEWIS. Head of School House: 0. C. WETHERELL. Head of Temple: R. N. JOHNSON. Chapel Monitors: M. J. BADDELEY.

T. A. W. KETTLE WELL. P. L. BARDGETT. J. R. JENKINSON.

HOUSE MONITORS :

J. D. BIRCH, A. I. HARRISON, D. P. PFLUGER, D. M. WALKER. The Manor: P. K. LAPIDGE, J. 0. R. PENMAN, W. J. B. STRIKE, R. B. WILSON. Queen's House: D. G. BARTON, A. BLOOMFIELD, A. B. BRYCE, B. A. HEAP, P. M. HEWSON, R. V. KING. The Rise: M. W. BOLTON, R. M. KIRKUS, J. R. U. LEISHMAN, E. I. MOORE, E. S. PORTLOCK. School House: D. A. MACPHERSON, D. J. NESHAM, F. J. PACEY, E. K. VARLEY, M. WILLSTROP. Temple: R. D. BECKITT, W. E. BUTLAND, J. M. W. DOBSON, A. G. D. STAINES, C. J. VYLE. The Grove:

GAMES CAPTAINS :

Captain of Cricket: R. G. BOUGH. Captain of Boats: B. A. HEAP. Captain of Shooting: J. 0. R. PENMAN. Captain of Fencing: A. G. D. STAINES. Secretary of Tennis: T. A. W. KETTLEWELL. EDITORS OF "THE PETERITE" : M.

J. BADDELEY, A. M. MARSH, A. G. D. STAINES.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE The beginning of this term was spent by senior members of the House preparing for the examinations, but after these had finished the lucky examinees were privileged to take part in such delicate tasks as the painting of rugger posts and the beautifying of The Grove garden. In sport we have not done as well as we hoped. The Senior cricket team lost to Queen's and the Junior team, after defeating School 32

House, lost to Manor, the eventual winners. At tennis, after soundly. beating Temple, we lost to School House by the odd match in the semi-final. Once again, thanks to the splendid leadership of P. L. Bardgett, we very nearly pulled off the Music Cup, but Queen's proved just a bit too strong for us. The House squad did very well in the Fernie Cup, being placed second. In the shooting and swimming we have little to record, except that the intermediate relay team broke the School record. It is worth mentioning, perhaps, that the Head of House was seen indulging in the doubtful pleasure of swimming, much to the delight of the Director of Physical Education. Many members of the House represented the School this term. Kirby was awarded his 1st XI cap; P. G. Brooke, too, could be seen in the ranks of the 1st XI before serving under M. J. Baddeley, the captain of the 2nd XI. G. C. J. Kirk, N. J. Magron and P. R. B. Megginson also gained their 2nd XI colours, and Fish completed The Grove near monopoly of this team. J. J. F. Knapton captained the Senior colts, whilst P. B. Burbidge gained his colours. T. D. J. Layfield captained the Junior colts. J. D. Birch and T. G. Stephenson were awarded their 2nd IV colours and J. Maxwell was awarded his 1st VIII shooting colours.

In the past year The Grove has always been within earshot of cement mixers and the like. With the completion of the new block of classrooms at the bottom of The Grove garden, we have learnt that in the summer holidays the top floor of The Grove is to undergo extensive reconstruction. So on this cheerful note we must take our leave of all those Grovites who are leaving us this term; we thank them for all they have done and wish them every success in the future.

THE MANOR Owing to Mrs. Featherstone's departure we welcomed a new matron, Mrs. Charlton, this term. We hope her stay among us will be long and happy. Another fresh arrival was Mr. Read, who came about mid-term to take up the post of temporary assistant House master. We trust that we at least did not deter him from his prospective career as a schoolmaster, and we hope that he enjoyed his stay among us. In the Summer Term thoughts naturally turn to cricket. Should any ask how many men Manor provided for the 1st XI, the answer is, we regret, "None". Lapidge, after a short spell it the firsts, decided that it was better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven, and joined J. R. Jenkinson in the seconds. Our other team members were Chadwick and McCallum (who is qualified by age for the junior colts), who played for the senior colts. Chadwick was awarded his colts colours and Jenkinson his 2nd XI colours. Our lack of talent, 33

however, did not stop us from putting up an excellent flight against School House's band of veterans in the Senior House match. For their excellent performances in this match, Brocklebank and Ridley were awarded Senior House colours. The Junior cricket provided us with our only team triumph of the year. We beat Grove in the semi-final by 7 wickets and Rise in the final by 5 wickets. McCallum and Montague (106 not out and 33) distinguished themselves and were awarded Junior House colours. The House tennis, if it must be mentioned, was lost early in the term to Grove, 5-0. We hope for better results next year, as quite a few of our team are staying. The fencing we also lost to Temple, who eventually won the cup, 3-1. Purse, who beat the captain of School fencing, was awarded his Junior House colours. In Shooting, Penman and R. B. Wilson represented the School in the Bisley VIII. Penman won the Individual Shot Cup in conjunction with Beckitt. The House team, however, came 4th in the inter-House competition, although in view of the closeness of the marks, this was no disgrace. Lowley came close to winning the Recruit Cup, scoring 99 out of 100. He was only beaten by Garbutt's exceptional shoot of 100. On the river, Strike rowed in the 2nd IV, which Wilson, I., as cox, steered without serious incident. In the Swimming Sports we came 4th. Gibson, one of our most promising swimmers, broke the record for the Junior backstroke and McCallum that for the Junior 50 yards breast-stroke. The Fernie Cup competition awakened a certain amount of enthusiasm in the House—so much so that a dozen or so Manorites might have been seen paddling in C.C.F. kit through the slushy, black mud of Cat Dyke. In spite of this excessive display of enthusiasm and the excellent quality of most of our activities during the afternoon, we took a good deal too long and finished 5th in consequence. In the singing competition our performance, though polished by long practice, was only good enough to get us 5th place, although Mr. Wicks's marks were very close. At Speech Day, the House's prizewinners were quite numerous. Marsh won the Stephenson Greek prize and the VIth Form General Knowledge prize, and J. R. Jenkinson the Archbishop of York's prize for Classics and the Dean of York's prize for Latin prose. Our Form prize winners were : VA, Bywater; VB, Woolgrove; IVA, Gee; and Remove, Thomas. As the reward (or penalty) for ths last-mentioned prize, Jenkinson had to give the Latin speech of welcome to Sir Linton Andrews on Speech Day. To those who are leaving us we wish every succcess, and we thank them for the many valuable services that they have rendered to the House. They are : Marsh (Head of House), Jenkinson (Captain of House cricket and tennis), Lapidge (Captain of House rugger), Strike (Captain of House boats), Penman (Captain of House shooting, squash and swimming), Kay, Muxworthy, Sneesby, Tomlinson and Woolgrove.

QUEEN'S Although Queen's House is barely two years old, all our quiet endeavour over these years has blossomed forth into a most successful Summer Term. Preparations for the School Music Competition were soon under way, under the guidance of Bloomfield and Atkinson, who are both to be congratulated on their individual awards for piano and violin respectively. Our efforts were rewarded and we made amends for last year's narrow defeat. However, greater successes were in store for us. We were regarded with some suspicion on the cricket field, as, with a strong representation in the School teams (Bough, Burrows, Hewson and Netherwood [1st XI], Crane and Hopper [2nd XI], Thorp and Jones, B. [Senior Colts], and Swain, Jesper, Dale and Bygate [Junior Colts]), we appeared to have the nucleus of two good teams. The Junior XI, however, succumbed to The Rise in the 1st round, but the Senior XI went from strength to strength with the help of some strenuous fielding practices. The Grove and The Rise were quietly removed from the competition, and eventually we defeated School House in a high-tension final. House colours were awarded to Burrows and Castle, M. T., after these matches. We then found ourselves in another final—tennis—within a week, against a confident School House team, after narrowly defeating The Rise in the 1st round and later Temple. The House team rose to the occasion and carried off the cup by five matches to three. Hopper was awarded his House colours for his efforts this year and especially for his fine tennis display. Bough and Hopper were later chosen as 1st string for the School v. Staff match. These two victories stood us in good stead for the Oxford Cup, but our quest for more points was not fruitful. In the fencing we were again defeated by Temple and shooting IV was placed third, two points behind the winners. The shooting IV included Atkinson and Morton, members of the Bisley VIII, and were both awarded their School shooting colours. We rounded off the year by taking a share of the prizes on Speech Day. D. G. Barton (Chemistry prize), Netherwood (Physics prize), Bloomfield and Atkinson (Music prizes), Crowther (Middle School Essay and V Form Reading prize), and Thorp (IVC Form prize) are to be congratulated, whilst both Bean and Morton were runners-up in the Language and Essay prizes respectively. Finally Barton's enthusiasm in and around the Swimming Bath produced creditable results, Stewart in particular excelling. 35

THE RISE We returned to The Rise determined to continue the run of successes that came our way in the Easter Term. To a certain extent we feel that this purpose has been achieved. The winning of the Oxford Cup was the highlight of the year for The Rise. This success was not the result of individual effort, but of a splendid House spirit and a will to win by every member of the House, whether he was a player or supporter. The players, whatever the sport, always enjoyed the whole-hearted support of their nonplaying colleagues. At times this term has proved a frustrating one in sport. We lost the Team Shooting Cup by just one point, and we also were pipped on the post by a Manor team in the Junior Cricket Competition, largely because of high scores from McCallum and Montague and some poor fielding by our team. Whilst on the subject of this competition we must mention the batting of Comack and the bowling of Dronfield, who bowled unchanged throughout all three matches. These two, more than any, set an example of fighting spirit that many junior boys in the House might well follow. The Senior cricket team were beaten easily by the eventual winners, Queen's. It was heard that our captain of rugger was the new Rise secret weapon for this competition, but, like most secret weapon stories, it proved nothing more than a rumour. The tennis team also lost to Queen's after a close match. Hancock captained a young fencing team that surprisingly beat School House before being eliminated. The House Leagues Cup was shared with Temple, Richards leading a very enthusiastic team of young players. The House Aggregate Shooting Cup once again was retained, this time with a record average. Burden retained the Hobbies Cup and we do congratulate him most heartily. Burden was not the only member of the House to put in a high-class entry, and the House can be justly proud of the handiwork its members exhibited at Commemoration. Isherwood and Huzzard became the first Risites to shoot at Bisley, Irvin and Mitchell apparently played cricket, and we understand Bolton pulled an oar for the 1st IV, whilst Leishman made sure this crew passed through, and not into, Scarborough Bridge. To all the above we offer our congratulations on their respective colours. On the last day of term we retained the Swimming Cup after an exciting tussle with School House. Kirkus, Moore, J. E., and Isherwood swam brilliantly and were ably supported by the rest of the team, and in particular Richards, Roe, Hyde, the Ibberson brothers, Mathews, Burdon and Hancock. 36

Portlock brought honour to the House by being selected by the R.A.F. to visit the United States. All members of The Rise take this opportunity of saying goodbye to Mr. Ping. Mr. Ping for many years coached The Rise crews and always has taken a very keen interest in the House. We hope that both Mr. and Mrs. Ping will visit The Rise whenever they are able. They always will be most welcome. We wish them both good luck for the future. Moore, J. E., Irvin and Mitchell were awarded House colours and Richards received his Junior House colours. This term, Lewis, the Head of School, Kettlewell, Bolton, Kirkus, Leishman, Moore, E. I. and J. E., Huzzard and Speddings are leaving us for the last time. To all the above we say a large thank you and wish them the very best of luck in their future.

SCHOOL HOUSE We had much pleasure in welcoming into the House, Holtje, who came to spend a term with us from Germany. He took a great part in both School and House activities. Macpherson, who retained his position as vice-captain of School cricket, Willstrop and Clayton represented the House in the 1st XI. Willstrop was reawarded his cap and Clayton his colours. Varley was a regular member of the 2nd XI; Pacey and Sharp made occasional appearances, but more frequently in Game 2 in immaculate grey flannels. The highlight of the cricket, as far as the House was concerned, was the centuries scored by Willstrop and Macpherson for the 1st XI. Macpherson, D. G., Beaumont, L. T., Robinson, D., and Middleton, who joined them later from the Junior Colts, were members of the Senior Colts XI. Robinson, D., is to be congratulated on the award of his Colts colours; he and Middleton played well in the Junior House match v. Grove, though unluckily we lost. Robinson, D., was awarded his Junior House colours and Middleton his after the final of the Senior cricket, which we lost to Queen's. Varley and Mackintosh were awarded their House colours. In the Junior Colts, Robinson, J. B., was a regular member, with Rhodes making appearances. We met Queen's in the final of the tennis, and here again they took the cup away from our grasp. The fencing team lost to Rise, but we are glad to say that the shooting team won the cup. Garbutt, who was in the team, is to be congratulated on winning the Recruit Shooting Cup and the Intermediate Medal. Bell, N. J., gained his House colours and was also awarded his School shooting colours; we would also like to congratulate him on his appointment as captain of School rugger for 1955-56. 37

We have done well in the swimming heats, even though the baths are regarded as a cold duckpond by some members of the House. Hodgson broke the record for the Junior 50 yards free style. Again the House is still in the lead for the Work Cup (much to the surprise of past members). Watson, F. I., Beaumont, F. C., and Robinson, D., have won form prizes. The examinees feel that they might be the let-down. Near the end of term Miss Firth had to have an operation, and we look forward to seeing her well again. We would like to thank Miss Stones, a former matron of the House, for coming back to help at such short notice. We at last come to the final paragraph of the House Notes of the Summer Term, and we bid farewell to the members of the House who are leaving us this term, and wish them luck in their future careers.

TEMPLE The Summer Term for Temple has not been without its successes, although we have had some failures, too. Many House matches have gone the way they were expected to, and our best moments have been in fighting activities. The first item in this category is, of course, fencing. We have run through the other Houses for three years in succession now, and A. G. D. Staines is to be congratulated on producing such a fine team. The Fernie Cup, after some excellent teamwork (but not so excellent timekeeping), was also retained. This is the only occasion when Johnson has been seen on the river. The shooting team did not do well. Some excused themselves as being unable to shoot at 25 yards after being accustomed to shooting on open ranges. This is the well-known branch of shooting called "shooting a line". We venture to suggest that this situation could have been remedied by looking through the wrong end of one of those telescopes they are so proud of. It is significant, too, that Beckitt, a non-shooter, is the best shot in the House and, indeed, in the School (the other marksmen are merely best shot). We congratulate Beckitt on tieing for the Individual Shot Cup. On the cricket field we were fortunate in being able to field almost exactly the same side in all three cricket cups. This arrangement was bound to produce happy results sooner or later. The House League team won four matches and left The Grove to prove to The Rise that there is many a slip 'twixt cup and final match. Lastly, we must mention that R. D. Beckitt and M. Welsh rowed for the 1st IV; R. N. Johnson played for the 1st XI and was awarded his cap and colours; and Kershaw got into the Junior Colts towards the end of the season. We say goodbye to all those leaving, and wish them the very best of luck in the future. 38

THE WORK CUP, 1954-55 The cup was won by Temple, with 70.6 points. Queen's were second with 64.3 points, followed by Manor with 63.1, Grove with 59.8, Rise and School House.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1954-55 The cup was won by The Rise. The following are the detailed results :— 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 ... ... Swimming, 1st ... Swimming, 2nd ... Squash ... ... ... Tennis Shooting (Team) ... ... Fencing ...

20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 10

t J

Rise

No competition this year.

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10 — — — 10

— — — — —

— 20 — 20 —

— — — — — — — 5 10

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— 10 — — — — —

10 — — —

5 10 5 10 10 5 5

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— —

—

— 10

180

— 20

School House Temple

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— — — — — — — — — — — 5 5

CHAPEL NOTES It is a dangerous doctrine to believe that spiritual progress can be judged by counting heads. That is why many people regret the figures so constantly published in connection with Dr. Graham's campaigns in London or Glasgow. "What the world needs," said Bishop Gare many years ago, "is not more Christians, but better Christians," and numbering the people—the sin of David—will not give us any valuable information about Christian progress. If there are figures which give any such estimate—and it is a very big "IF"—then the number of Communicants in the School Chapel in the course of a term may be some guide. It is therefore worth recording that the number of Communicants this last Summer Term was the largest we have ever recorded; and that there has been an encouraging increase, small but significant, of boys who come to their Communion on weekdays. All of us, and especially those most closely connected with the Chapel, are thrilled to know of the redecoration of the Chapel which 39

is planned for the summer holidays; and also of the new West Gallery and the new lighting system. I am sure the result will exceed our expectations. During this last Summer Term our visiting preachers have been The Dean of York, Canon Addleshaw, the Headmaster of Bradford Grammar School and the Rev. A. T. I. Boggis, Chaplain to Sedburgh School. The preacher at our Commemoration Service was the Bishop of Wakefield. We sincerely thank all our visitors. The thanks of all of us are due to the Chapel Monitor, M. J. Baddeley, who has been completely reliable and done his work as well as ever it was done; and also to our Servers, who have been most regular, and who contribute much to the orderly and correct performance of public worship. The Chapel accounts are printed below. The collection at the Commemoration Service, allocated to the School Appeal, amounted to £20 14s. 9d., and is not included in the accounts. The total sum contributed to charities this year is £258 12s. 2d. C.P.

CHAPEL ACCOUNTS Receipts.

Balance, 1953-54

s. d. 9 6

COLLECTIONS:

Christmas Term, 1954 131 19 8 Easter Term, 1955 ... 83 6 3 Summer Term, 1955 ... 82 13 10 Grant from the School ... 10 0 0

Expenditure.

£ s. d. British Legion (wreath) ... 2 0 0 Decorations for Christmas tree 1 0 0 ... Share of printing Carol 14 Services rvices 3 6 St. Stephen's Orphanage 20 0 7 Cerebral Palsied Children 10 10 5 Bishop Hubbard Memorial 12 2 7 Sherwood College, India 19 0 10 Confirmation books ... 6 15 0 Altar supplies ... ... 13 1 9 Grants by Chapel Committee ... 203 3 0 Postage s 0 4 6 Balance

£311

...

£302 ... 9

2 7

2 1

£311

The following grants were made by the Chapel Committee :—Friends of York Minster, £3 3s. Od.; Imperial Cancer Research, £25; Ordination Candidates' Training, £20; York Minster Appeal, £15; Diocese of York, U.M.C.A., St. Dunstan's, P.D.S.A., British Empire Leprosy Relief, N.S.P.C.C., Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies, British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association, St. Paul's Cathedral Appeal, Dr. Barnardo's Homes, Chapel Furnishing Fund, £10 each; Church Army, Missions to Seamen, York Boys' Club, Deaf and Dumb (York), Family Service Unit, R.N.L.I., £5 each; Total, £203 3s. Od.

THE CHOIR The Choir started the term knowing of the Choir Outing to Scarborough on 10th June, a day which was as enjoyable in realisation as it was in anticipation, but in blissful ignorance of the other and more exciting visit on 9th July, of which separate account follows. It ended the term with the knowledge that all the basses were leaving— a gap that it will be difficult to fill. It goes without saying that the strength of the bass line has owed a tremendous amount to the leadership of P. L. Bardgett, who arrived at St. Peter's five years ago an experienced chorister from King's College, Cambridge, and who leaves us having done so much to bring the King's tradition to St. Peter's. He, and the team he had gathered together, will be greatly missed. The anthems this term have been as follows :Carol:

This joyful Eastertide.

Motet:

Ccelos ascendit Nodie—Stanford.

Anthem: Come Holy Ghost—Attwood. Hymn to the Trinity—Tchaikovsky. anti omnium—Charles Wood. Give us the wings of faith—Bullock. Evening hymn—Balfour Gardiner.

And (a newcomer for Commemoration) : Blessed City—Bairstow. In addition, the following settings of the canticles have been sung with the School : Walmisley in D minor, Stanford in B flat, Wood in D.

We were particularly glad to welcome W. Hohje and Mr. Read, who on more than one occasion had the opportunity of singing in services. F.W. The annual Choir Outing to Scarborough was this year doubly successful. The well-known musical impressario, Mr. Charles Shadwell, who had a show at Scarborough at the time, heard the Choir singing in a more orderly way than is usual on such trips, and, like a film producer of an "actress makes good" story, invited them to sing in his show a few weeks later. Accordingly, after "A" level exams. had finished, there was a week of fairly intensive practice of music which was in the Choir's repertoire (which was enlarged and enhanced by the pieces performed by the Choral Society). The music chosen was Mendelssohn's "0 for 41

the wings of a Dove", with the solo sung by B. Jones; the madrigal "Brightly Dawns our Wedding Day", from the "Mikado"; and "The Heavens are Telling" from "The Creation", the trio of the last being sung by Jones, Atkinson and Bardgett. In addition, Atkinson played the "Meditation" from "Thais" as a violin solo. The day arrived and we "embussed" at 4-30 to arrive in Scarborough about 6-0. We went straight to the Spa, where the show was to take place, and had a rehearsal—without the orchestra, which caused a good deal of consternation among some sections of the Choir. This done, the trebles thought that they had sung sufficient for their supper, and we adjourned to a cafe for an excellent meal, efficiently laid on for us by Mr. Denis Lovell, the Manager of the Spa. At 7-45 we were again at the Spa for the start of the show. Two rows of front seats had been reserved, and the excellent entertainment which followed was in itself more than a reward for the trip—though, of course, the honour of the invitation was the great reward. We were particularly impressed by a Scottish violinist in the orchestra who was, as they say, equally at home with Bach as with Boogy. When his solo came he sang several songs—one of his own composition —and then delighted all by performing a vigorous Strathspey to his own accompaniment. After an interval it was our turn, and as we waited nervously in the wings, Mr. Shadwell explained to the audience that he was an Old Boy of the School and introduced the Choir as personalities "In Scarborough Tonight". It appeared that he had himself been a member of the Choir and, in fact, had sung when Mr. Chilman was also a treble, so Mr. Chilman was introduced to the audience. After a few nostalgic words about the hair they used to have, we performed "0 for the wings of a Dove" and the madrigal. This account does not pretend to be a critical report, but a word of praise is essential to Jones for his solo. Mr. Shadwell, who had sung the same solo, thought so, too ! The report would be incomplete also without a word about Atkinson's solo, which he tackled with a most mature sensitivity, and with every evidence of virtuosity. We concluded with "The Heavens are Telling", and must admit that Mr. Waine was able to keep the Orchestra and Choir together, though they had never performed as one before. After Mr. Dronfield, who was in the audience, had been introduced to the audience, our brief moment as entertainers on the concert platform was over, and after the show we boarded the bus again and arrived back in York at about 11-30, with the trebles wide awake and most of the basses asleep ! .R.M.K. 42

THE CURIA This term, owing to examinations and the collapse of a number of plans decided upon earlier, comparatively few meetings have been held. At the preliminary meeting many suggestions were made. A visit to the Law Courts was put forward as having been already approved by the Head Master. This proposal was adopted, but later in the term had to be abandoned because there were no assizes. Three outside speakers were suggested and lengthy discussions were held on the subject of "Original Contributions" by members. Eventually a quiz was adopted as coming under this heading. At the first main meeting, which was held after the "A" and "S" level examinations on Friday, 8th July, the proposed quiz took place. A. M. Marsh had volunteered to organise it. His questions were on both General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and were sufficient to tax most of our brains. The Chairman and the Secretary chose teams, the latter's team eventually winning by 86k points to 85. The second meeting was addressed by the Very Reverend the Dean of York. His subject was "The Mystery of a Minster Window". He told us about the various panels of a particular window in the Minster, which he seemed to have chosen at random, for he said that there were many other windows equally mysterious. He described the various panels and told us how they had been deciphered and reconstructed to form the original picture which had been distorted by workmen of the 16th and 17th centuries while re-leading the windows. The Dean answered all our questions clearly and with an excellent understanding of what interested us. We are very grateful to him for a very enjoyable and instructive evening.

THE MUSIC SOCIETY At a Committee of the Society held on Monday 25th July, R. G. Bean was elected Secretary for the coming year.

MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT The Summer Concert of the Music Society was held in Big Hall on the evening of 21st July. For such an important concert the attendance was rather disappointing, especially when one considers that such rival attractions as prep. had been cancelled. However, quality before quantity. This concert was the final appearance of many of the School's leading musicians, but its importance lay even more in the inclusion of young artistes in the programmes, in order that they might gain valuable concert experience in an informal atmosphere. Two of these young artistes, Brooks and Gomersall, opened the programme with piano solos. Both have obviously to go a long way in their musical careers yet, but nervousness tended to magnify the flaws in their otherwise sound technique. B. Jones, another piano soloist, thumped his way energetically through the 1st Movement of 43

Beethoven's Sonata in G, Op. 79. In his encore, "Musical Box", he showed us that he was also competent in playing more delicate pieces. Wilson ventured in violin solos with an interpretation of "Meditation from Thais". Here is a violinist who has improved greatly during the past year, yet his playing is still too mechanical. One felt that there was no feeling behind the piece. The last of the newcomers was Hood. A tendency to gallop certain passages is the only criticism I have to make of a firm rendering of the well-known 1st Movement of the "Moonlight Sonata". It was left to the veterans of the Music Society to give us the plums of the programme. J. E. Moore gave a flawless performance of the Waltz in B minor by Chopin. This ranks as his best effort so far. D. Pfluger, whom we do not often hear as a soloist, played Bach's "Praeludium in C". He made this sombre piece seem well within his capabilities and it is a pity we have not heard more from him. We have learnt to expect a good performance from R. Atkinson every time we hear him, and his final appearance after his triumph at Scarborough was no disappointment for us. His playing of Elgar's "Chanson de Matin" left nothing wanting. Our guest soloist, W. Holtje, was given an enthusiastic reception. He then justified his reception with a quite brilliant performance of Scarlatti's Sonata in C. His expression captured the mood of the piece exactly. It was indeed fitting that the Secretary of the Society was "top of the bill". He gave us a splendid farewell by playing a rousing selection from "The Wanderer Fantasy", by Schubert. I do not think I have ever heard him play better. There are two items which I have not mentioned yet, because they are not connected with the musical grading. The first is the String Quartet. This item was in the nature of an experiment. Unfortunately the piece suffered greatly because of lack of rehearsal time. However, with more time and perseverance this could well become a main item in the annual concert. The second item was the Glee Club, who presented a variety of songs during the evening. Unfortunately one of the altos was missing, which upset the balance throughout their programme. Their first group of songs included a novel version of "Waltzing Matilda", which, whilst it was sung well, was not, I think, quite the type of song for a Glee Club. The second group of songs showed further versatility in this group of singers. Finally, they joined with the audience in singing "The Mermaid", a very appropriate subject for No. 13 on the programme. On the whole this concert was a success. The programme was sufficiently varied and at the same time balanced, and Mr. Waine kept the items together with neat little introductions. R.N.J. 44

HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION Monday, 23rd May, 1955, in Big Hall The idea of a House Singing Competition does not immediately evoke enthusiasm in an outsider. It came as a shock of surprise, therefore, to find that the music was good and the adjudicator, Mr. Allan Wicks, Organist of Manchester Cathedral, exuberantly and pertinently witty. The evening opened with the part song "I Loved a Lass", by C. Armstrong Gibbs, sung in turn by each House. The lovesick melancholy of the piece was missed by all but Queen's, who chose to use only five voices. Carefully and imaginatively trained, with fine quality of tone, they were clearly the best and sang charmingly under the diffidently waggling finger of R. G. Bean. Under able leadership, both Grove and School House also gave most polished performances, though their tempo was so rapid that the love song became a fascinatingly lively jig. Mr. Wicks, in his adjudication, stressed the need for expression, and illustrated his point by suggesting the widely differing possibilities of the statement "Belshazzar the King was slain". His exposition of the deadpan and operatic versions of this line elude the pen. He went on to recall a pencil box so erratically assembled that it would neither shut nor open, which he made and prized hugely as a boy; and made the point that singing was likewise creation and, whether good or bad, was valuable and satisfying. Each House now sang one unison song chosen from : "The Country Road", by T. B. Pitfield; "In Praise of Neptune", by Edward German; and "Cronos the Charioteer", by Schubert. With rhythmic and finished singing, School House, led by C. G. Howat, won this class. They captured the exact quality of "In Praise of Neptune", and to the unpractised ear appeared to give a faultless performance. Queen's singing of the same song deserves mention, and the stirring and cleverly varied performance of "Cronos the Charioteer" by The Grove —music so strong and impassioned that one's judgment was biased in favour of the singers. The Headmaster then took the chair, and Mr. Wicks gave his final adjudication. He stressed the advantages of surprise in music, and illustrated his point by describing, with actions, a sudden change of speed which Beecham once perpetrated when conducting a ballet orchestra—to the confusion of the dancers. Concluding the evening, he named Queen's the winners and presented the challenge cup to them. 45

The Headmaster thanked Mr. Wicks—and also welcomed Mrs. Wicks who was visiting the School for the first time—and the evening was over. It would not be out of place to add that Mr. Waine, who is responsible for so much that is good in the School's music, introduced the evening and accompanied some of the unison songs. A.D.H.

THE CAREERS ROOM Though the Careers Room is designed to provide information about all possible careers, inevitably, nowadays, much of the information received comes from business and industry. This is part of the attempt to combat the now dying tradition that a Public School education fits a boy only for entry to one of the professions and that it is only the failures who enter industry. Because Britain is becoming more and more dependent upon selling her industrial products abroad, British industry is competing with the professions, and to a certain extent the Universities, to attract the best boys from Public and Grammar Schools, and is offering training of a very high standard, in which the cultural aspects of education are not forgotten. Broadly speaking, boys are recruited to industry at several levels; at 16+ to a Trade Apprenticeship; at 18+ or 20+ (after National Service) to a Student Apprenticeship which usually lasts five years, at the end of which the boy takes a Higher National Certificate or an external degree; at 18+ or 20+ to a University Apprenticeship, in which the boy does one year's practical training with the company concerned, then does his University course and finishes with another year's practical training, without any obligation to stay with the company; or to a Graduate Apprenticeship, recruited through the University Appointments Boards. Standards of entry are obviously high, but there is always room for the boy who, though not academically a great success, has been very successful in other spheres at school and who is prepared to work hard.

I recently visited Rolls-Royce, Ltd., at Derby, and saw apprentices in training. This company is mainly engaged in the design and manufacture of aero engines, and offers a fine training to a boy who wishes to become an engineer. Entry qualifications for boys from Public Schools are usually three subjects at Advanced level, including mathematics. Though this company has a very independent approach towards the training of apprentices it is, I think, fairly typical of the attitude of modern industry. 46

I was most impressed by the quality and self-assurance of all the many apprentices we met, and they spoke very highly of the thorough training and individual attention they were receiving. Each apprentice has, of course, to spend a certain time in each of the shops, and this means that not only does he learn something about the handling of machines, but he also meets many craftsmen and tradesmen and learns to see their point of view. Relations between the men on the machines and the apprentices were very cordial, and as we were taken round, many of the apprentices were greeted as old friends by men with wham they had worked for only a few weeks. This, despite the fact that the men knew that the apprentices would in many cases soon be in junior managerial positions. The welfare of the apprentices is very carefully studied, and they are encouraged to play a full part in the many cultural, social and sporting societies which exist within the company. First year apprentices have the opportunity to lodge in a well-appointed hostel on the outskirts of Derby, at a weekly rate less than that paid for most "digs", and they are assisted in finding suitable accommodation when they move out. Wage rates in general are very good for apprentices, but what matters more is that they receive their training in a friendly atmosphere, with prospects of fairly rapid advance to positions of responsibility once their training is completed. As I have mentioned in previous Careers Room notes, it is possible to obtain some idea of industrial conditions by attending one of the Short Works Courses arranged by the Public Schools' Appointments Bureau. The following extracts from the accounts of four of these courses which were recently attended by boys from this School will give some idea of the scope of these courses. K.G.C.

SHORT WORKS COURSES 1.—TOOTAL BROADHURST LEE CO., LTD. We arrived at Tootals at 9 o'clock on the first morning and viewed our programme with interest, especially the four "tea-breaks" : the whole factory is put in momentary paralysis whilst the employees boost their sagging morale and efficiency rates with the beverage (we did not complain, however !). We had talks, film-strips and visits to various departments; e.g., accountancy, with fabulous "Hollerith" tabulators in it, and the showrooms of the Home Trade Sales Organisation which had a machine to produce the effects of various countries daylight on the colours of cloth (naturally, London's light was a rather yellowish-grey). Our visit to the firm's mill was memorable because of the deafening roar of the power looms, which left one literally incapable of hearing for a quarter of an hour afterwards.

We were puzzled by the phrase "Group Tests" on our second day's programme : we soon discovered its meaning; it was a test of mental alacrity, somewhat resembling the "11 + exam", but much harder. These are but a few of the events which crowded our programme. During our two visits to Tootals we also learned that "spinning yarns" did not only mean "telling tall-stories", but could mean "producing threads"; that Tootal does not only make ties and handkerchiefs, but also book-cloths, scarves, crevats, dressing-gowns, furnishing fabrics, shirtings, socks, stockings and frocks for girls. And last, but by no means least, we discovered that it does not always rain in Manchester ! In short, I thoroughly enjoyed my work's course and would recommend anyone who is not sure whether to go or not, to take the bull by the horns and apply for a place on a course. It will mean sacrificing part of his holiday, but I am sure he will find it, as I did, a really worthwhile experience. W.G.M. 2.—ROVER CO., LTD. In the first few days we toured the Tysely factory and met the heads of the various departments. We saw the manufacture of gearboxes and engines. We then spent a day at the Perrybar factory and saw the production of the axles. For the latter part of the week we were at the Solihull factory. Here we saw the assembly of the cars and Land Rovers and all the subordinate departments connected with the assembly line. We also saw the administrative side of the factory and toured the experimental shop. The latter visit included a hair-raising run in a Land Rover over the experimental testing track; there were some incredibly steep inclines which brought out admirably the climbing ability of the vehicle when in four-wheel drive. Although there was no practical work included in the course, it was nevertheless very interesting. During our stay we were well looked after at "Rover House" and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. A.O.S. 3.—BRITISH RAILWAYS : CIVIL ENGINEERING This course lasted for five days during the Easter holidays. It covered all civil engineering in any way associated with the railways. It consisted entirely of lectures and outings to different parts of the North Eastern Region where work could be seen in progress, both on the line and in the shops. I can thoroughly recommend those who are thinking of joining the railways to undertake a course of this kind; they would find it most helpful. D.H.S. 48

4.—VICKERS-ARMSTRONG (AIRCRAFT) LTD., WEYBRIDGE First we were taken to the drawing office where we spent an extremely interesting twenty minutes and had explained to us the use of "loft plates", giving us an idea of the complications of aircraft design. We next made our way through the factory, seeing quickly the fitters and machine shops and the production line, and returned to the canteen for an extremely good lunch. The first thing that we saw in the afternoon was the wind tunnel, and although we spent nearly three-quarters of an hour there, most of us would have liked to have studied it in greater detail. We had a short break for tea and then went to the Research and Development department for a very good lecture by Dr. Barnes Wallis, of "Dam Buster" fame. After his lecture we were shown into the "stratosphere" chamber, where experiments were being carried out concerning icing conditions and there was a miniature blizzard in operation. On Wednesday morning we were introduced to three student apprentices who were going to be our guides for the remainder of the course. After coffee we split up into groups of three and each group went with an apprentice. We first went to the production line and moved slowly up the line, seeing in detail the growth of the wings and fuselages in the "jigs" until the aircraft gradually formed. After lunch we went into the processing department and saw some of the electro-plating and "normalizing" of the metal. To finish off the day we had a discussion, led by Mr. Duckett, the Apprentice Superviser, on "The importance of practical experience". Mr. Duckett explained why the firms prefer students at the University to have practical training during their courses. On Thursday we met the Chief Personnel Officer, who told us about the other side of the factory life—welfare, safety precautions, the canteen and the personnel problems that have to be dealt with, and gave us a very clear picture of the running of the works. After coffee we changed over guides and spent a very instructive morning visiting the fitters' shops and the carpenters, tinsmith and coppersmith, and the machine shops. In the afternoon we visited more of the processing departments and then we had a talk with Mr. Barber on "The purpose of University training". I believe that these talks were almost the most important parts of the course, since it was here that we had our questions answered concerning entrance into the company and training schemes. The last day started with a talk by Mr. Barber about the various training schemes that the company offers to young men, not only for those who are at a University but also for those who are going to learn a trade. After this we split up again and changed our guides, 49

and we went to the "spar milling" shop where the main spars were made out of immense bars of solid metal. From there we went on to another production line of a different type of aircraft from the first that we had seen. After lunch we were taken to see the "drop forge", which was shaping thick sheets of metal without heating them, and was very impressive. A general discussion over tea followed, and this was the last stage of the course. M.G.S.

THE SCHOOL VISIT TO WILTON I.C.I. WORKS Our route to Wilton had been very thoughtfully planned so that on our way we should see some of Yorkshire's countryside. Starting at 11-30 a.m. we went via Helmsley, Bilsdale and Stokesley, having our picnic lunch at the top of Newgate Bank, from which a fine view of the surrounding hills is commanded. Despite the fact that this was somewhat obscured by mist and that the weather was rather cool, the journey there was enjoyed by all. As we approached Tees-side, those of the party whose homes were in that neighbourhood began to pick out many landmarks— Newport and Transporter Bridges, Dorman Long's Factories, etc. Among them was a .tall, thin chimney on which burnt a red, oily flame. This is one of the landmarks of our destination. On our arrival we went to the Castle, a large house which is included in the I.C.I.'s estate and which they use as offices. Here the nature of the plant and of its products was explained to us. The site, we were told, is 2,000 acres in extent, and is divided into four sections by two main roads which cross each other at right angles, thus forming a cross whose .arms lead roughly North, South, East and West. In each of the four sections a separate type of product is made. Starting at the North and going round anti-clockwise, the first sector contains the dyestuffs division, the second the plastics and perspex division, and the third the plant for making the new artificial fabric, terylene. The fourth section contains the Olefines plant, which Makes use of various properties of oil. After this preliminary introduction we entered our bus and travelled another 1f miles to the plant itself. The first building that we visited was the power house, which produces all the electricity for the works. We watched the coal-crushing machines at work; then, on the next floor, we saw the blazing interior of one of the furnaces. Then after passing through the turbine room with its deafening din, we entered the comparative quiet of the control room, where we gazed at, rather than understood, the rows of dials which lined every wall. 50

[By courtesy of the York City Police

The Roman skeleton in situ

Next we saw the engineering shops, where most of the plant's engineering repairs are done and spare parts, etc., manufactured. We watched metal being sheared, drilled and turned and pipes being bent after heating in a special furnace, to mention but a few things. Our next visit was to the Olefines plant, where we went by bus, so vast, comparatively, are distances in this new factory. In this division we visited the oil cracker. To inexperienced eyes this huge piece of apparatus, between 100 and 150 feet high, appears like something out of a dream. It consists of a fantastic jumble of pipes and tanks all leading into one another in apparent confusion. The work of this gigantic jig-saw, it was explained, was to split up oil, as the name suggests. The part particularly wanted is Ethylene, which is used in another part of the Olefines division for the manufacture of Polythene, the new flexible plastic, which is gaining tremendous popularity for household and other uses. Next we visited the perspex division of the plastics plant. Here, after donning special glasses to keep any flying particles out of our eyes, we entered the factory and watched the perspex being made. Then we entered the perspex storeroom, where all sizes, shapes and colours of perspex seemed to be stored. Our last visit was to a very modern, beautifully decorated canteen, when an excellent meal of ham and eggs was served to us. The cleanliness of this and of the rest of the plant was one of the most notable features. Everywhere we went we saw evidence that everything had been done to make Wilton a pleasant place in which to work. Finally, a word of thanks must be inserted to those who showed us round and explained the working of the various parts of the factory. Without their help our visit would have been much less interesting and instructive than it was.

"CROWNER'S QUEST" Early in July when workmen were excavating in the S.E. Quadrangle close to the C.C.F. huts a human skeleton was unearthed some 3 ft. 6 ins. below the surface of the ground. The police were notified and brought the Coroner, who, in turn, summoned the archxologists. The skeleton, which was in an excellent state of preservation, was that of a short man, and a small piece of blue pottery found buried with the remains gave the clue to the date of interment. It was thought that these were the remains of a Roman soldier who had died about A.D.300. There were several requests among the keenest biology students to take possession of this interesting find, but, alas, when careful hands tried to move the skeleton he objected strongly to leaving his sixteen hundred years old resting place and disintegrated into powder. A.L.H. 51

THE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB Committee: J. B. HUZZARD (Chairman), A. H. SNEESBY (Vice-Chairman), P. R. B. MEGurNsoN (Secretary), M. T. POWELL (Treasurer), R. D. BURDASS (Librarian), C. B. GREGORY.

Though examinations and the weather interfered with our programme this term, we were able to hold four main meetings. At the usual general meeting Mr. Coulthard congratulated A. H. Sneesby and his helpers on their display, "Science in Agriculture", in the Science Exhibition. The Chairman then called upon members to propose subjects for next year's programme. Suggestions were numerous and a list was drawn up for the Advisory Committee to discuss. The first outing of the term was held on 19th June and took the form of a visit to Rufforth to see Mr. T. R. Wilson's pedigree Tamworth pigs. Members saw some pigs of excellent quality, including Yorkshire and Royal Show champions. We also saw an excellent heard of non-pedigree T.T. cows. At Mr. Wilson's other farm at Hessay we saw some pigs which were going to the Royal and Yorkshire Shows and a herd of pedigree T.T. Dairy Shorthorns. We are pleased to read that Mr. Wilson met with considerable success at the Royal and Yorkshire Shows. On Sunday, 26th June, a Judging Competition was held between seven pairs of boys at Mr. G. Head's farm at Beningbrough. Before judging the pigs, members were given advice and help on judging by Mr. Bellerby, a very well-known authority and judge of pigs. Members then got to work and judged the pigs, at the same time writing down reasons for their choices. One member of each pair then went up separately to Mr. Bellerby and read out his reasons and compared the pigs; he was judged on reasons, comparisons and way of putting them across. Incidentally, this is exactly the same method as is used at the Y.F.C. County Rallies. The final placings were :1. *Powell and Parkin, N. 38 points. 2. *Sneesby and Taylor-31 points. 3. *Middleton and Huggard-30 points. Starred members gave reasons. Maximum total was 50 points. Once again the Club is indebted to Mr. F. M. Baldwin, who arranged our third meeting for us. This meeting took place on Sunday, 4th July, and was a visit to the M.A.F. stand at the Yorkshire Show ground for a talk on the objects of the work of the advisory service by Mr. Trevor Jones. Members saw experiments to show advantages and disadvantages of weedkillers on different plants, effects -

of pigeons, moorland drainage, and the results of rotation and fertiliser treatments, along with many other things. Mr. Trevor Jones then took members round the new cowhouses and across the new main ring to the grandstand. We are grateful to the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for generously helping in the provision of transport. The final meeting of the term was held on Thursday, 21st July, when the new committee for the coming year was elected. After this part of the proceedings had taken place a series of impromptu lectures were given in a rather light-hearted vein by members of the Club. This term we say goodbye to five of our committee members; we are very grateful for their work in running the Club, we wish them, and all other members who are leaving, every success in their future careers. A.H.S.

THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Clan Brodie" completed her homeward passage from Australia during the holidays, and arrived at Dunkirk on 20th May. Part of the cargo, which consisted of 3,000 tons of lead, 2,500 tons of wool, and various quantities of hides, tin clippings, powdered milk, cadium, apples, dried fruit, oats, chrome splits, greensand, talcum powder, and flour, was discharged there, and the ship then came to Hull to discharge a further quantity. On arrival, Capt. Graham lost no time in making contact with the School, and Mr. Le Tocq was able to meet him on the ship and to make arrangements for a visit. Unfortunately, Capt. Graham was called to London, and by the time the visit took place, had been relieved by the Commodore of the Clan line, Capt. Houghton. Thus no other members of the School have been able to meet him. Capt. Houghton, however, made the party—some masters and boys from both St. Olave's and St. Peter's—more than welcome, and everyone had a very pleasant and instructive afternoon. The party split up into groups and explored every available corner of the ship. Unfortunately the dock strike had just started, and the ship was not being worked. However, everything that could be demonstrated was made available—echo sounder, radar screen, and even, to the joy of the more youthful, the engine room telegraph—until the Chief Engineer could stand it no more ! The writer's party learnt how the propeller shaft can be attached to the propeller without letting the sea in; the source of those sighing noises which keep cross-channel passengers awake; and even something of the meaning of the winding intestines of the engine room. An excellent tea followed, served by Pakistani stewards (a new experience for most), but our longest 53

memory will be of the kindness and enthusiasm shown by all the ship's officers in making our visit so very enjoyable. From Hull the "Clan Brodie" went to Antwerp and then to Glasgow and Liverpool to complete discharge. The company's schedules have been much upset by the strike, and we do not at the moment know anything of the ship's future movements. In any case, it seems possible that Capt. Graham will be transferred and that we shall "join" our third Clan ship shortly.

C.C.F. NOTES The first event of note in the Summer Term is always the General Inspection. The inspecting officer this year, not sent by the War Office, but invited by the Head Master, was Lt.-Gen. Sir Geoffrey Evans, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., G.O.C. Northern Command, whose scrutiny, though in some ways more informal, was no less thorough than usual. We are glad to record that he was well satisfied with what he saw. On the afternoon of the same day we held the Fernie Cup competition instead of the more usual exercise on The Ings. The competition involved the handling of assault boats, bridge-building, fire-orders, navigation and lashings. The visiting general presented the cup to the winning house, Temple, and was kind enough to ask for a day's holiday for the School. Among other distinguished visitors this term we would also mention Brigadier Houchin, D.S.O., M.C., the new area commander. An important addition to the summer programme was our participation in the Schools' Shooting Competition at Bisley. In view 'of our relative inexperience the results achieved were not unsatisfactory. Once the Bisley tradition has been established we can be confident of making rapid progress. In the local competition at Strensall we came third. The Signals Section reports that in the Ladder Competition of the Inter-Schools' Wireless Net they finished 13th with fifty contacts. Cpl. Clough was highly commended in his instructor's exomination; two new cadets, Chilman and Wilson, A.C., are now able to transmit at 8 w.p.m., and the Section hopes to improve its performance in the Ladder Competition in the coming year.

R.N. SECTION The first part of the term was, as usual, spent in preparation for the Annual Inspection. The chief task here was the re-painting of the whaler, a task completed by an enthusiastic body of sailors led by P.O. Leishman, mainly during spare time. The special demonstrations 54

II the inspection were this year organised by four leading hands, follows :— Lg/Sea. Kay—Stores and Seamanship Room. Lg/Sea. Bolton—Whaler pulling. Lg/Sea. Macpherson—Operation "Jungle", an exercise involving use of jackstay and rigging. Lg/Sea. Marsh—Signal exercise. These were all quite well carried out. As there was no official examinations, the remainder of the term was devoted to work of a more practical nature. The whaler was put to good use, under Lg/Sea. Bolton, for pulling training, and under P.O. Leishman and A.B. Beckitt for sailing. For several parades "special exercises" were arranged for the senior members of the Section. These consisted of leadership tests, which, carried out in conjunction with the Army and R.A.F. Sections, proved both instructive and popular. A considerable amount of "part of ship" work was carried out, much of this in connection with the naval mast, which has now been fitted with a 10 ft. gaff. Lg/Sea. Kay deserves special praise for all his extra labour in this operation. Towards the end of term the R.N. Basic Squad (now called the A.B. Class) was given its introduction to R.N. training under A.B. Beckitt.

R.N. SUMMER TRAINING This year the School R.N. Section was split up into three parties so as to join three A/S. Frigates of the 3rd Training Squadron. For this purpose Lg/Sea. Kay and Bolton were advanced to P.O. and A.B. Handler to Lg/Sea. The parties were allocated as follows :10 cadets (P.O. Kay i/c.) to H.M.S. Wizard (at Londonderry). 10 cadets (P.O. Leishman i/c.) to H.M.S. Tumult (at Rothesay). . 8 cadets (P.O. Bolton i/c.) to H.M.S. Urchin (at Portsmouth). Lt. Jeffs accompanied the party joining "Wizard", but was able to inspect the party in "Tumult" when the two ships joined forces in Londonderry. However, separate accounts by each of the three P.O.& are given below.

H.M.S. WIZARD A party of 10 cadets and Lt. Jeffs left York on Monday, 25th July,

on the 2122 hrs. train for Newcastle on the first leg of our journey to Londonderry, where we finally arrived at 1400 hrs. on Tuesday. We were welcomed aboard H.M.S. Wizard, an A/S. frigate converted from a destroyer, by Lt. Evelegh, who was to be the C.C.F. liaison officer for the week. We were told that we had come to the ship to learn as much as possible. In fact, we did no part of ship, work at all. 55

Naval training started the following morning with boatwork, which was participated in for two hours every day. For the remainder of the day we received instruction and lectures, in all cases with a practical demonstration. One afternoon, we went for a cross-country walk into Eire. The "Wizard" sailed on the Saturday night for Rosyth. All the cadets were stationed on the conning position for the passage down the river to the Atlantic. On the way we passed a number of ships in the Reserve Fleet, amongst which there was the H.M.S. Amethyst, of world-wide fame. While we were at sea we took part in the normal routine of watches, excluding the middle. The four hour watches were split up into four one hour parts so that we could have a trick at the wheel, a turn on the bridge and in the engine room and as look-out. The hour on the bridge was spent taking fixes and operating the Decca radar set by ourselves. Finally we arrived in the Forth on the Monday morning, and on the way up river we passed the U.S. battleship "Wisconsin" and two U.S. destroyers. Monday afternoon was spent sailing with a Midshipman Reid and Tuesday was spent visiting the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Glory and the submarine H.M.S. Untiring, and then returning "home" to the "Wizard" to enter dry dock. It was interesting to note that General V. A. H. Sturdee, of the 1st Australian Army, accepted the surrender of a Japanese army and naval force during the last war aboard the "Glory". A brass plate on the flight deck marks the place today. After a very enjoyable week it was time for us to take our leave and to thank the captain, Capt. F. R. Main, who was also leaving the ship, his officers and senior ratings, especially Lt. Evelegh and L /S. Fennimore, who did so much for us and gave us a "wizard" week. M.G.K.

H.M.S. TUMULT After a long but interesting journey we arrived at Rothesay pier and disembarked from the paddle steamer which had brought us over the last leg of the trip. We were met by a motor cutter which took us out to the "Tumult", which lay at anchor in the bay. A substantial hot supper awaited us, and after being issued with hammocks, etc., we turned in for our first night on board. 56

At 0610 hours on Wednesday we were awakened by some jargon which was soon to become familiar to all of us, and then commenced the routine of the ship. At 0930 hours the ship sailed from Rothesay to carry out trials with a new type of torpedo. We spent the day watching the scenery and learning how not to man a 4 in. gun, the boy seamen on board providing that particular entertainment. We spent the night anchored in a small bay at the mouth of Loch Fyne. The following day, Thursday, saw us haul in the anchor to spend the day cruising round . Loch Fyne, to enable scientists on a nearby boat to study the effect of the wash on torpedoes. These tests finished at noon, and in the afternoon we did four runs over the measured mile at full power, reaching a speed of approximately 30 knots. We then returned to Rothesay for the night. At 0830 hours on Friday we left Rothesay for Londonderry and at 0915 hours "action stations" was sounded. To keep us out of the way we were sent to the G.D.P. (Gun Director position), and here we had a good view of the rest of the ship, as the G.D.P. is above the bridge and the highest part of the superstructure. As we got out to sea a heavy swell became more than noticeable and two people succumbed to "mal de mer". It must, however, also be stated that only two people had any lunch that day. In the evening when we had arrived at Derry, Lt. Jeffs came aboard to see how we were getting on. The "Wizard", in which Lt. Jeffs and his party were, sailed the following evening for Rosyth. On the Saturday, leave parties were preparing to depart, and because Londonderry doesn't have Navy days, we found time on our hands; however, we found plenty to do. On Sunday morning we attended a service held in the chapel of H.M.S. Sea Eagle, the large shore base, which was not far from where "Tumult" was berthed. Monday, being a Bank Holiday, we spent quite quietly, some of us

going ashore, although Derry is not particularly interesting. In the

afternoon we all watched two films which were held on board in the Stokers' Mess. On Tuesday morning we had an excellent lecture on radar and

plotting and learned in general how a ship was navigated. At 1600 hours we left the ship to begin our overnight journey. We all agreed that it had been a week well spent; we were well looked after and the food was exceptionally good.

I feel sure that everyone who went will have profited by his experience.

J.R.U.L.

H.M.S. URCHIN This ship is a Type 15 Anti-Submarine Frigate with a displacement of 2,300 tons and a maximum speed of 32 knots. As is customary we were placed on "watches" and soon accustomed ourselves to the ship's routine. Our first day was spent at sea in H.M.S. Fleetwood, a slow convoy escort frigate of maximum speed 14 knots. Most of the day was spent doing routine work aboard ship while it underwent trials. Another opportunity for a sea trip was presented when, during a tour of H.M.S. Hornet, a base for coastal craft, we went aboard H.M.S. Beckford. This is a newly completed gun-boat. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent going over to the nearby Isle of Wight, where Cowes Week was in progress, and we obtained a close view of the Royal Yacht "Britannia". H.M.S. Dolphin, the submarine depot and training school, was visited, and besides looking over the submarine "Teredo" we saw films on submarine warfare and the method of "free escapes". Next we had a most instructive exercise held in the Operations Room of "Urchin". This consisted of a mock submarine chase, typical messages being sent and received and orders obeyed. A contrast with the up-to-date ships seen was provided by a visit to H.M.S. Victory, Nelson's old flagship, now in dry dock. We returned here on the Sunday for "Divisions", being inspected by a Rear-Admiral. This was followed by Divine Service on board "Victory". During our stay we visited the Fraser Gun Battery, where naval gunners are trained, and had an opportunity of firing a Bofors gun loaded with blank. The last visit was paid to H.M.S. Centaur, the aircraft carrier, and we had a thorough and absorbing tour of this ship. The week's activities ended with a whaler race between eleven cadet crews, of which we were one. After a bad start the School crew did quite well to finish third. This ended what was generally agreed to be a most enjoyable week's training. M.W.B.

R.A.F. SECTION For the third time since this Section started, our applicant for coveted Reciprocal Visit to North America was successful, and congratulate Flight-Sgt. Portlock on being selected. He went to United States during the summer holidays. 58

CAMP Thirty cadets attended camp at Marham, in Norfolk, instead of at Watton as previously arranged. It was a smaller camp than in other years, and five schools were represented there. Marham is a very large airfield, and its very up-to-date equipment made it a most interesting station to visit. Some cadets were lucky enough to fly in a Canberra, and an unusual experience was offered as Marham is one of the few stations with a "decompression chamber", for testing suitability for high altitude flying. There were considerable opportunities for various sports, and almost everyone enjoyed the "dinghy drills" in the sea at Brancaster. A very hot August Bank Holiday was spent on a point-to-point exercise, which involved a fourteen mile march, with information to be found out on the way. It is of interest to note that this type of exercise is carried out by the aircrews at Marham and other operational R.A.F. stations at regular intervals. Twenty of our number, led by Flight-Sgt. King, won the competition, lasting over the whole camp period, for but tidiness, and Sgt. Heap, Ldg. Cadet Scarth and Cadet Sutcliffe won shooting prizes. As usual, only those who have attended camp will be considered for important positions in the Section and in the C.C.F. generally. In this respect the good work of the N.C.O.s and other senior cadets at camp was of great value. Congratulations to F /Sgt. Portlock, of the R.A.F. Section, who was chosen for a visit to North America. We hope he enjoyed the trip and look forward to his report. The Band again practised hard under Drum Major Bardgett, and the Sunset Ceremony, held this year in the East Quadrangle, once more brought the term's 'activities to an impressive close.

ARMY CAMP, 1955 The Army camp this year provided a pleasant change; instead of the familiar moorland of North Yorkshire, the softer landscape of South Norfolk. Our request to attend camp outside Northern Command had at last been granted. The camp was held near Thetford, in the Stamford Battle Area. Requisitioned during the war, this area, though partly scarred by mortar fire, still bears traces of human habitation. The cottages, the farmhouses, the 16th century inn have been stormed and defended countless times and lie open to the sky; but the fields still carry crops and foraging cadets may still pick roses and fruit in the neglected gardens. 59

These new surroundings and the dry, sunny weather provided ideal conditions for the week's training. It followed the normal course : progressive section and platoon training, culminating once again in a bivouac exercise. Thunderfiashes had to be used with care in the dry bracken, but rockets and bulleted blank again proved useful aids to realism. It was originally hoped that the R.A.F. Section, being stationed close by, would join us in our final exercise. However, they were so deeply engrossed by their own programme, or so comfortably installed in their palatial quarters, that the battle was finally fought without them. It was the sort of imaginative exercise, not owing too much to the text-book, which we have come to expect of our O.C. On Monday evening a platoon of Insomnians was "parachuted" onto an isolated farm. As they fortified the farm buildings, loopholing the walls and preparing to greet the enemy with a barrage from their multi-barrelled-Coca-Cola-bottle-rocket-firing mortar, a group of Megalomaniacs (Senior N.C.O.$) set out from Smoker's Hole to locate their stronghold. Information was passed back to the attacking force and the following morning the assault went in, with perhaps no more confusion than would have arisen had it been the "real thing". As it was not the "real thing" all ended in hot dispute as to which side won, which proved to the organisers at any rate That their efforts to arouse interest in the exercise had not been unsuccessful. Training did not bring us into contact with other schools, but we were able to measure ourselves against them in the usual inter-unit competitions. The Royal Fusiliers conducted the Guard-Mounting Competition with more than the usual military punctilio, and our volunteers deserved congratulation, we feel, if only for having braved their severe scrutiny. We must confess that here we were far outshone. In the Lines Competition, however, we were again highly placed, though we have no Blarney Stone this time to commemorate it. In sport we achieved a second place in the 4 x 220 relay, and on the final evening in a soccer match, refereed—impartially, we believe—by R.S.M. Power, we defeated Eton by four goals to two. If we add that D. G. Barton was placed first in the Junior Leaders' Cadre with 100 per cent and special mention, we can justly claim to have acquitted ourselves well. One of the pleasing features of recent camps has been the improved standard of leadership in the senior ranks, among whom we were glad to welcome this year two N.C.O.s from the R.A.F. Section : Johnson and Willstrop. This improvement was again maintained and contributed to the success of the camp. We again owe thanks to the units, R.A., Infantry and Armoured, who administered the camp or provided demonstrations. They were extremely helpful both in the assistance they gave and in not attempt60

ing to impose too rigid a control on the training of individual units. The allocation of transport, placed at our disposal for the whole week, was particularly helpful, and we should like to see this become normal practice. We may say in conclusion that if future camps are as smoothly run as this and the camp last year at Gandale, we shall be very well satisfied.

SCOUTING THE GROUP All connected with the Group will learn with regret that Mr. J. S. Cooper has found it necessary to resign his warrant as Cubmaster, on his appointment as Master i/c. Junior School. Mr. Cooper has been C.M. since 1937, and his enthusiasm has been such that in addition to his work in running the Pack, he has found time to assist at Troop meetings, hikes and camps, and finally to initiate and run a second Pack. For several years, too, he has organised the York & District Association Cub Sports and has served on the Local Association Executive Committee as a Cubber representative. Both the Group and the Association will be much the poorer by the loss of his very practical and energetic support.

SENIOR SCOUT TROOP Full meetings were never possible during the Summer Term because of impending examinations and C.C.F. commitments, but training meetings continued regularly. In the early part of the term a Field Day was held on Skipwith Common and it was attended by those Senior Scouts not in the C.C.F. The programme consisted of training and practice in stalking, followed by a wide game, which was really too wide for the small numbers involved. However, an enjoyable time was had by all, even though the two sides found great difficulty in finding each other in the dense vegetation. The great heat and numerous midges made the swim in one of the ponds a very welcome end to the Field Day. During the term preparations for the impending trek camp took up much of our time. The trike carts were planned from suggestions in the "Scouter", and we made arrangements for the frames to be welded in York. The carts measure 20 ins. x 30 ins. and each runs on one solid rubber wheel. They are controlled by pairs of long, adjustable shafts and are towed by ropes attached to rings at the front. Because they are single-wheeled the carts can be taken over rough ground and they can be dismantled and portaged where necessary. The frames were not ready until less than a week before camp, and we had a frantic rush to make and fit the wooden linings and

sides, the handles, and the ropes and cleats, and for a time everything seemed to go wrong. During the camp, however, they behaved perfectly and stood up to some extremely rough handling. It seems that trek camping is popular and it will probably become a regular feature of the Senior Scout programme. During the holidays P./L. (S.) E. H. N. Turner represented us at the Jamboree in Canada, and his account of his experiences appears elsewhere. A number of the Troop have undertaken Venturer Badge journeys and it is hoped that they will complete the Badge early next term.

THE SENIOR SCOUT TREK CAMP Perthshire, Summer, 1955

The idea of a trek camp, carrying our luggage on three carts, was a new one, but all who took part will agree that it was completely successful and that it fostered a spirit of co-operation and helpfulness that was perhaps a little lacking at the beginning of the camp. Memories we shall always have with us are of the generosity of all the people we met, especially the landowners; the glorious weather which defeated our original plans and the aggressiveness of Scottish midges. The party consisted of twelve Scouts, Mr. Coulthard and Mr. Read. Arriving at Perth at about 4 p.m. on the Tuesday, we organised a shopping expedition and then trudged 5 miles uphill to Dupplin, the estate of Lord Forteviot, who provided a camp site in a clearing in his woods. Next day the temperature rose to 84° F. in the shade and tempers became a little short as the tent-cart needed constant re-packing. At the top of a particularly steep hill it was decided to abandon much of the bedding at the next camp site and move under lighter loads. One blanket may have been uncomfortable, but it was worthwhile. That night we camped on an estate named Tulcan, where we bathed in the River Almond. Thursday was just as hot, and during the afternoon we made our main meal of the day, rested, and continued hiking in the evening. That day we left the road and followed the River Almond up its glen, and then as the clouds came down over the hills and dusk fell we left the river and ploughed over boulders, bracken and streams to the head of Glen Lochan, and at half-past nine camped in the mist on the shore of Lochan Uaine. Here we made acquaintance with the midges, who fed well that night. Next morning we shot down into Glen Quaicht for breakfast on a litter-strewn "beauty spot" on the shore of Loch Freuchie. It was mid-day before we moved on up the glen to follow a strong track over the moors to Loch Tay. We went down to the loch at a fantastic pace in order to reach Kenmore 62

before the shops shut. At the village shop we were directed to a camp site near the River Tay, where it came out of the loch. That evening we had new potatoes, peas, pears and cream, a change from the nourishing but monotonous dish of "Swel", "Porn" and corned beef. In spite of averaging 11 miles a day we were a day behind schedule, and in view of the extraordinary heat we changed our route. Saturday was a rest day. We sunbathed and bathed in the loch.. On Sunday we went for 6 miles along the side of Loch Tay to Arotalnaig, where we took a track which went over to the headwaters of the River Almond. We camped that night by a deserted shepherd's cottage known as Dunan. This camp site was probably the best of any. There was marvellous scenery all round, wood and water were plentiful, and the turf was excellent for sleeping on, being remarkably springy. Several of the more energetic climbed a local hill which topped 2,000 ft. and which commanded an excellent view of the mountains, including Ben More, Ben Lawers and Schichallion. The next day we followed the River Almond right down to Tulchan again, passing the works of a large hydro-electric station which is now being built. All along the glen myxomatosis had hit hard. The ground was littered with the decaying corpses of rabbits, though many diseased ones were still alive. We killed the first few we saw, but there were too many—and it was a messy job, anyway. Back at Tulchan we retrieved our surplus bedding and collapsed on our old camp site with blistered feet and sunburnt legs and faces. We followed Wednesday's route backwards the next day, but owing to our hard-won experience in the management of the carts, it was much easier. Our snack lunch had to be postponed for an hour or two because we arrived at Methuen just too late and the' shops had shut for lunch. Back at Dupplin we learnt that Lord Forteviot had provided a lorry to take us back to Perth the next morning. Spirits rose and we had a very enjoyable camp-fire that evening, at which Mr. Read obliged with a solo. The journey back was very crowded and the 3-hour break in Edinburgh was welcome. Ten shillings each from camp funds made the visit still more pleasant. We arrived back at York at 6 p.m. and took the carts back to School to unload them. In all we had walked over 70 miles and the carts had stood up to the strains marvellously, despite having been pulled over very rough ground to over 1,800 feet above sea level. D. J.0_ 63

SENIOR SCHOOL TROOP The term started with intensive practices for the York Scoutcraft Competition, but once again the Thompson Cup has eluded us by a narrow margin. The week-ends chosen for patrol camps at Dunnington were mostly wet and provided valuable experience of wet-weather camping. P./L. Smith, J. M., gained the First Class Badge during the term and several other boys were expecting to complete the tests in the holidays. For our field day, patrols were sent by bus to Stamford Bridge, Sand Hutton and Harton, and then had to follow routes of about eight miles to Kirkham Abbey. The map-reading involved was expertly performed and everyone arrived in good time. A swim in the River Derwent followed by light refreshments completed a most enjoyable day. The last few weeks of term were occupied with preparations for camp in North Wales, a report of which is given below.

SUMMER CAMP The camp was held in the Gwydyr National Forest Park, near Llanrwst and Bettws-y-Coed. The site was an excellent one in a high valley surrounded by wooded hills. A nearby lake was used daily for swimming, and even the least energetic of the party agreed that the water was very warm. Continuous fine weather made the normal camp tasks delightfully simple and the cooking, in particular, was very good throughout. Several expeditions into the mountains were arranged. Everyone climbed Snowdon from the top of Llanberis Pass, and though it was hot work in the blazing sun, the views from the summit were an ample reward. On another day D. M. Walker took a select party by a cross-country route up Carnedd Llewelyn, which is only 75 feet lower than Snowdon and is more remotely situated. The rest of the Troop climber Moel Siabod, from which all the main peaks of Snowdonia are visible, descending to Dolwyddelan for the bus journey back. Visits to the nearby lead mine and to the Swallow Falls completed a most enjoyable camp and we left Llanrwst with the intention of returning there in the future.

EXPEDITION TO THE THREE PEAKS Last term Mr. Cooper, to show that old age had not yet immobilised him, invited a party of Senior Scouts to spend a day of the holidays climbing Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent; a 9-hour task involving some 25 miles. About ten Scouts volunteered, but on 7th September only two of these, Russell and Oldman, were collected by car at 5-30 a.m.

We drove out to the "Hill Inn" in Chapel-le-Dale via Harrogate Skipton and Settle, and arrived at a quarter to nine, having stopped to cook breakfast just outside Settle. Ingleborough was our first objective, and as with all three hills we tackled it unknowingly from its steepest side. It took us under an hour to get up in spite of detours round a maze of dry-stone walls. Mr. Cooper's theory was that one saved at least 30 seconds by going through a gate, but the wireencumbered gates of the Pennines are not so accommodating. From the top of Ingleborough we went a little out of our way to visit Gaping Ghyll Pot-hole with its 300 ft. drop. We then went straight over the lower slopes of Simon Fell to Harton-in-Ribblesdale, where "mine-host" of the pub. refused to take pity on our raging thirsts. Pen-y-Ghent looked so forbidding that we stopped by a stream for lunch and a conference. A direct ascent was favoured by two votes to one, and in fact turned out to be quite easy. We reached the top at 1-30 p.m. For the next 3 hours we jumped streams, hopped over boulders and tripped over tussocks of grass and heathpr in crossing the 8 miles between Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside. Eventually, having contoured for 2 miles round a miniature Everest in pursuit of a railway tunnel, we crossed over the railway onto the slopes of Whernside. We rested for a few moments by a 100 ft. waterfall and then dragged ourselves painfully to the top. Only gravity enabled us to reach the bottom again, but we were helped considerably over the last few yards to the "Hill Inn" by an old sow with the gleam of battle in her eyes. A most welcome high tea was eaten, and at a quarter to eight we left the inn and drove back by Hawes, Bedale and Boroughbridge to York, which we reached at 10 o'clock, dead lame but content. D. J.0.

SHOOTING The term has been taken up chiefly with the completion of classification and the preparing of our first Bisley team. Classification results have been very satisfactory and the figures are :57 Over 16 years : Marksman (73 out of 80)

15-16 years :

1st Class (62 out of 80) ... 2nd Class ... ... Failed Qualified .•. Failed ...

After tie shoots, the following awards were made :Cup and Medal for Individual Shot : Penman, Beckitt. Runner-up : Wilson, R. B.

61 42 1 78 6

Medal for 15-16 Age Group: Garbutt. Runner-up: Lowley. Recruit Cup and Medal: Garbutt. Runner-up: High. The Aggregate Cup (for the highest average) was won by The Rise (71.4 points).

We had fifteen practices at Strensall for the "Ashburton", and gradually an VIII emerged. Some of the younger shots, for part of the season's work has been to build for the future, show considerable promise, and the VIII itself was potentially good. However, the difficulty which has pursued us all the year remained : inconsistency of performance. Few members were able to find their form and then hold it. Indeed, the first time when all shot up to or above their form was in the "Gale and Polden" during the Wednesday at Bisley. On this occasion only one member of the team scored a magpie, and the total score would have placed us about half-way down the "Ashburton" list : not too bad a result for a team built up in two months. But, alas, next day, in the "Ashburton", the old trouble reappeared, and two of the most reliable members of the team came to grief. The competition is very stern, and no team can carry scores below 58 or 60, with the result that we placed in the last ten—the exact result is awaited. This was a great disappointment, but the experience has been well worth while, and we have learned much. Five of the team will be available next year, and if it proves possible to have one or two shoulder-to-shoulder matches, great benefit would follow. Actual "Ashburton" scores were :200 yds.

J. 0. R. Penman R. Atkinson J. B. Huzzard R. B. Wilson I. E. F. Morton N. J. Bell A. J. Isherwood J. R. Maxwell

28 24 28 23 31 30 31 30

500 yds. 32 30 28 22 31 31 30 30

Total 60 54 56 45 62 61 61 60

Total

459

Shooting now ranks as a major sport and a new tie and blazer have been devised, though perhaps "new" is an inappropriate word, for they have been based on now-extinct 2nd XI colours. The tie is black with pairs of narrow gold stripes diagonally, and the blazer is black with gold braid and crossed-rifle badge. We entered again for the East and West Riding District Competition, but it is not permissible to enter the Bisley VIII, and our team was not quite able to overcome this handicap. Nevertheless, we were placed third, and were by no means outclassed. 66

House matches were held under the same conditions as in previous years, and resulted in a win for School House. Scores were :School House 219 The Rise ... Queen's ... The Manor ... Temple ... The Grove ...

218 217 215 208 204

TENNIS This term saw Mr. Holbeche take over the somewhat nebulous duties of Master-in-Charge of Tennis, and he, has proved most enthusiastic. Among other things he has umpired House matches, got together a Staff team, and introduced a little "savoir faire" into some people's tennis. He has been a very valuable asset to School tennis. T. A. W. Kettlewell was appointed Secretary, and it has been said that this may have had something to do with the regularity with which he played. In general, tennis has proceeded in much the same way as it has in previous years. The House matches and the Staff match have proved the highlights of the term, and it is believed that one or two odd pairs did play an even odder set or two in the post-examination Doubles Tournament. As a whole, the weather has been very kind to us this year, and tennis has been played most days. This, on the other hand, has not proved so great a blessing to the actual courts, which by July had degenerated into dust bowls around the base lines. Of course this did nothing to improve the standard of School tennis, but the hard courts, hinted at for the not-too-distant future, will eventually help to ease the strain on the grass courts. Much of the netting was renewed at the beginning of term, and a new cross net was purchased for the top court. In the House matches general opinions favoured School House, but though they reached the final, they were convincingly beaten by Queen's. Results :1st Round : Grove beat Manor, 6-0. Queen's beat Rise, 5-3. Semi-finals : School House beat Grove, 5-3. Queen's beat Temple, 5-0. Queen's beat School House, 5-3. Final :

The Staff match was played on the last available Sunday of term, and the Staff won 6-3. Results :R. F. Harding, Esq. and A. E. R. Dodds, Esq., beat Bough and Hopper, 6-4, 6-2; beat Collins and Willstrop, 6-3, 6-1; beat Pacey and Roe, 6-4, 6-4. B. H. Holbeche, Esq., and A. D. Hart, Esq., beat Bough and Hopper, 3-6, 6-5, 6-5; lost to Pacey and Roe, 2-6, 5-6; beat Collins and Willstrop, 6-4, 6-2.

D. A. C. Blunt, Esq., and D. G. Cummin, Esq., lost to Bough and Hopper, 3-6, 4-6; beat Collins and Willstrop, 6-4, 6-4; lost to Pacey and Roe, 3-6, 4-6.

These notes would not be complete without a word of thanks to that little band of workers who have so willingly umpired and marked out courts. To these a special word of thanks is accorded.

CRICKET, 1955 RETROSPECT The season started in most unusual fashion. We thought that our ranks were being sorely depleted by the clarion call to Shooting, a call which one or two of our hopefuls found too difficult to resist. And so for the first time in our memory we experienced a reduction in our numbers, not perhaps altogether unwelcome and certainly, as events proved, not detrimental to our results. A few who were sitting on the fence cast their lot in our favour, and generally they were not disappointed, for we have all thoroughly enjoyed another good season, whether we be School team players, House enthusiasts or members of the select band of House League teams. The month of May is perhaps best forgotten, but for the fact that there, in all the miseries of cold, wind, rain and more rain, lies the root of all the 1st XI's troubles. The first two club matches passed without a ball being bowled, and yet another v. The Yorkshire Gentlemen followed later in like fashion. Valuable match practice was thus lost, and then when Worksop skittled us out for 53 runs in 82 minutes of cricket—this was really adding insult to injury. Never has the School team had to fight back from such a disastrous start, and it is greatly to their credit that, under the able leadership of R. G. Bough, they did so. The dice seemed to be very heavily loaded against them when, in their encounter with Giggleswick, Bough had to retire from the field of play not long after the start. Their spirit, however, was undaunted and they won through. Durham School were then met and we were fairly beaten by a useful side; but from which time onwards the team gathered strength and confidence with every match. An M.C.C. XI of doubtful quality took a beating at our hands, the first time since 1935, and further successes followed. The fielding was invariably good, and it must have been a joy to the skipper to feel that there was no necessity to "hide" any one of his team. Bough himself set a most admirable example in the field, and for his reliability and high standard of fielding throughout the season he was awarded the Fielding Cup for the second season. M. Willstrop and A. Burrows once more bore the brunt of the bowling, an attack which was never very convincing but usually met with success. Here again, Bough managed his bowling well, and as M. 68

Willstrop's energies were directed more and more to batting, so his task with the ball became less arduous. In support he could call upon D. Kirby with his off-spinners and variation in flight, and P. M. Hewson with his leg-breaks. Neither of these two were ever devastating, but seldom inadequate for the job. The side very noticeably lacked a slow left-arm merchant. Behind the stumps R. N. Johnson was very useful and sometimes brilliant, and undoubtedly added a touch of colour to his role. One of the most marked features of the season was the aboundance of century makers; in fact there were only two centuries less than the total of half-centuries. D. A. Macpherson set the ball rolling with an admirable 111 not out against Leeds G.S. M. Willstrop followed with a chancy affair against the Craven Gentlemen, which took a lot of living down, which he best did by following it up with a splendid hard-hitting 136 not out v. Bootham. Finally, D. Kirby gave the Old Boys a taste of things to come and raised his average for the season to 51.9 runs. Thus the season ended on a triumphant note, but we must not let this opportunity pass without recording our grateful thanks to Mr. Wallbank for all his care and attention to our amenities, to R. M. Marsh for his patient scoring and considerable secretarial work, and finally to R. N. Johnson for his boundless patience and enthusiasm in his thankless task of looking after and remedying the many kit and equipment problems. Elsewhere much cricket has been played. The House matches were well contested, and the rate of scoring was of a refreshing nature. The 2nd XI, under the leadership of that veteran M. J. Baddeley, had an eminently successful season, and had no time for a drawn game at any price. The Colts, who enrolled three of the Junior team as permanent members, improved considerably as the season passed. The batting was patchy, but holds promise—all batsmen came off once, but nobody more than that. D. Robinson was the mainstay of the bowling, taking 24 wickets in the six matches. The fielding was steady as a rule, and very good at Ampleforth. J. J. F. Knapton kept wicket very well, especially to Robinson. Last, but not least, we have to record that for the second year in succession the Burton Cup was shared, this time by Rise and

Temple.

1st XI CHARACTERS *W. G. BOUGH (Captain). 1952-53-54-55. Very deservedly he has had the honour to captain a successful team, and his own pleasing personality has contributed much towards this success. Much to his disappointment he has himself had an unsuccessful season with the bat, but when he has re-won his confidence he is bound to make runs. He is an excellent fielder, an astute and conscientious captain, and by no means a write-off as a change bowler.

*tD. A. MACPHERSON (Vice-Captain). 1953-54-55. Not yet the model of

consistency that one expected of him, but the task of an opening batsman against the new ball is never an easy one. He certainly has the temperament for the job, and he has done much to remedy his weakness on the leg side. A good close fielder, but barely enough on his toes elsewhere.

WILLSTROP. 1954-55. An outstanding all-rounder. Four hundred runs, including two centuries, and 28 wickets as an opening bowler are his own personal contribution to the team's successes. Whether with ball or bat he has worked tirelessly for these successes. His batting (left-handed) has fulfilled all the promise it showed last year, and he has the great merit of concentration. 1954-55. Developing into a class batsman. He is gaining *ID. KIRBY. experience all the time, and he is never afraid to learn. He has all the shots, but must beware of over-reaching himself. Footwork good. He has made himself into a useful off-spinner and experiments intelligently with its flight. Fielding improving but not yet top-class. 1954-55. Wicket-keeper. After a very shaky start, he *tR. N. JOHNSON. improved immensely as the wickets speeded up. This confirmed the impression that on the slower wickets he was snatching at the ball, particularly with the slower bowlers. He finished the season in fine form, and even swung the long handle with good effect. • 1954-55. Fast left-arm opening bowler. His stature and f A. BURROWS. action are low and more in the nature of a sling, which occasioned some incredibly wild bowling early in the season. At his best he is useful, but there is little variation in his attack and he must be mindful of not wasting the new ball. Fielding—quite slick, but he overdoes a habit of leaving the ground with both feet. f P. B. CLAYTON. 1954-55. He had a most uneasy first half to the season, but as soon as he was promoted in the batting order on a "hunch" and took over the responsibility of an opening batsman, everything seemed to go right. He has some good shots, but they are still too frequently interspersed with bad ones. His fielding is speeding up, but he still takes a long time to get into top gear. f P. M. HEWSON. 1955. Cover-point and leg-break bowler. Through sheer dint of practice, he won the battle to control his length and direction, with the result that 16 out of his 18 wickets came in July. Fielding and throwing good. He had few opportunities to bat and at present he lacks confidence, but it could be developed. 1955. A promising all-rounder. It may well be that his fa B. IRVIN. bowling will develop more than his batting, but he has not been made use of very much yet. He has not many scoring strokes with the bat at present, except a dangerous-looking cut close to the off stump, but the ability is in evidence. SP. J. NETHERWOOD. 1955. He has the happy knack of knowing where thel drive of the bat is, and appears to suffer little from nerves, with the result that he could usually be relied upon to make some runs. His technique at present is not very mature. Fielding improving, although he does not anticipate or react very quickly. 41M.

fa F. B. MITCHELL. 1955. It is never easy for any Colt to make the grade of 1st XI cricket, and this young cricketer, seemingly a bag of nerves,

found it a formidable undertaking. With this season's experience behind him, his game should develop considerably. Above all he must learn to watch the bowler's arm and be able to anticipate the break. * Cap. t Colours.

2nd XI *M. J. Baddeley (Capt.). *P. G. Brooke. *P. K. Lapidge. *J. R. Jenkinson. *N. J. Magson. *P. R. B. Megginson. *G. C. J. Kirk. *C. H. Lewis. M. D. Fish. E. K. Varley. P. A. Crane.

Colts XI (Under 16) *J. J. F. Knapton (Capt.). *C. I. Chadwick. *D. Robinson. *P. B. Burbidge. D. G. Macpherson. D. C. Parry. R. H. Thorpe. L. T. Beaumont. R. T. Burdon. J. F. Middleton. A. McCallum.

Junior Colts XI (Under 15) T. D. J. Layfield (Capt.). M. L. Swain. P. S. H. Jesper. J. B. Robinson. A. Gomersall. A. Dale. P. J. Dronfield. J. A. Bygate. R. L. Jobling. G. R. Cormack. M. J. Kershaw.

* Colours.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI School Result Cancelled Cancelled 53 Lost 118 for 5 Won 146 Lost Cancelled Drawn 224 for 5 (Dec.) 202 Home Won 15th June 161 18th June Bradford G.S. Away Won 117 for 6 Ampleforth College ... Away Won 6th July 242 for 7 Craven Gentlemen C.C. Home Won 9th July (Dec.) Staff and Boys v. 13th July 210 for 6 R.A.F. Linton Home Lost (Dec.) Home Drawn 235 for 6 16th July Bootham School (Dec.) 20th July T. H. Hobson's XI ... Away Lost 84 Home Won 207 for 6 22nd July Old Peterite (Dec. 23rd July f 146 for 7 Played 11, Won 6, Lost 3, Drawn 2. Date 14th May 18th May 21st May 28th May 1st June 4th June 11th June

Ground Opponents ... Home Clifton C.C. ... Home York C.C. Home Worksop College Away Giggleswick School Home Durham School Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. Home Home Leeds G.S.

Opponent& 54 for 3 117 149 for • 103 for 3. 83 67 116 125 212 for 7 88 for 7 149 197 for 9 (Dec. 155

2nd XI Date

21st May 28th May 1st June 11th June 18th June 6th July 16th July

Opponents

Worksop College Giggleswick School Durham School Leeds G.S. Bradford G.S. Ampleforth College Bootham School

•• • • •• .• •

•• . •• • •• • •.•

Ground Result Home Won Home Won Away Lost Away Won Home Won Home Lost Away Won

School

79 160 37 68 140 132 115 for 6

Opponents

36 56 39 for 3 20 100 140 113

Under 16 Colts XI Date Opponents 11th May Ashville College 21st May Worksop College 1st June Durham School

Ground Result School Home Tied 117 Away Lost 95 Away Drawn 151 for 7 (Dec.) 4th June Manchester Boys XI ... Home Cancelled 15th June Giggleswick School ... Home Lost 71 18th June Bradford G.S. Home Won 67 for 4 6th July Ampleforth College 75 for 9 ... Away Won

Opponents 117 96 for 1 87 for 8 74 for 3 66 74

Under 15 Colts XI Date Opponents 14th May Pocklington School 21st May Worksop College 8th June Bootham School 1 1 th June Leeds G.S.

Ground Result School Home Cancelled 156 for 4 Away Won (Dec.) Home Lost 153 Away Drawn 141 for 8

6th July Bootham School 9th July Drax G.S.

Away Won Home Lost

104 61

Opponents 65 154 for 8 175 for 9 (Dec.) 97 62

Senior House Matches 1st Round. Queen's beat Grove. Queen's 124 for 3, Grove 123. School House beat Temple. School House 45 for 2, Temple 44. Semi-finals. School House beat Manor. School House 170 for 4, Manor 142. Queen's beat Rise. Queen's 95 for 2, Rise 94. Final. Queen's beat School House. Queen's 156 for 7, School House 155.

Junior House Matches 1st Round. Grove beat School House. Grove 106, School House 89. Rise beat Queen's. Rise 120 for 4, Queen's 70. Semi-finals. Manor beat Grove. Manor 85 for 3, Grove 82. Rise beat Temple. Rise 122 for 5, Temple 31. Final. Manor heat Rise. Manor 157 for 5, Rise 153.

1st XI AVERAGES Batting No. of Times Innings Not out D. Kirby ... • • 12 2 M. Willstrop • • • 12 2 P. J. Netherwood • • • 8 4 A. Burrows ... • •• 6 4 D. A. Macpherson ... • •• 12 1 P. B. Clayton . • •• 0 12 R. G. Bough • • • 11 0 . D. B. Irvin ... • •• 12 4 R. N. Johnson ... 8 0 G. F. B. Mitchell ... 1 7 1 P. M. Hewson 5 * Denotes "not out". Also batted : —P. G. Brooke, P. K. Lapidge.

Runs 519 405 88 44 219 190 115 80 67 45 18

Highest Score 111* 136* 36* 16* 111* 54 33 25 29 22 14

Average 51.9 40.5 22.0 22.0 19.9 15.83 10.45 10.0 8.37 7.5 4.5

Bowling Overs

D. A. Macpherson D. B. Irvin ... A. Burrows ... M. Willstrop D. Kirby ... P. M. Hewson R. G. Bough ...

... 13.3 ... 176.3 ... 171.5 ... 112.3 ... 90.1 ... 24

Maidens 1 2 67 46 29 14 3

Runs 12 35 283 369 235 277 94

Wickets 2 5 24 28 16 18 2

Average 6.0 7.0 11.7 13.18 14.68 15.38 47.0

ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on 21st May, 1955 Result : Lost ST. PETER'S D. A. Macpherson, c. and b. Patchett P. G. Brooke, c. Jones, b. King R. G. Bough, c. Jones, b. Patchett ... D. Kirby, c. and b. Sykes P. B. Clayton, c. Emmens, b. Patchett D. B. Irvin, l.b.w., b. Sykes ... M. Willstrop, not out ... P. K. Lapidge, c. Grieve, b. Sykes ... R. N. Johnson, b. Sharpe ... P. M. Hewson, c. Sykes, b. Sharpe A. Burrows, b. Sharpe ... Extras .

0 0 1 53

Total 1

2 4 4 4

Fall of Wickets : 3 4 5 6 7

WORKSOP COLLEGE P. J. Sharpe, c. Irvin, b. Kirby J. B. R. Walker, c. Burrows, b. Willstrop T. C. Jones, not out ... W. G. D. Sykes, run out A. T. W. Grieve, not out N. J. Emmens 1 R. A. Scales Did not bat P. G. Patchett D. H. McNaught J. B. Scott R. M. King Extras ...

...

Total for 3 wkts.

0 6 10 3

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 ——— 25 25 50

8 14 14 19 21 22 53 53 Bowling Analysis : WORKSOP COLLEGE ST. PETER'S 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. P. G. Patchett ... 11 7 17 3 M. Willstrop 8.5 4 20 R. M. King 1 ... 3 1 5 A. Burrows 6 2 7 W. G. D. Sykes 5 1 18 3 5 3 8 D. Kirby D. H. McNaught 2 0 11 0 P. J. Sharpe ... 1 3 4.2 3 2

W. 0

The effect of sun and a northerly breeze on a pitch made damp by overnight rain was to provide great assistance for the bowlers. This, however, cannot account for the unpardonable strokes by which the School batsmen contrived to get themselves out after being sent in by Sharpe, the Worksop captain. Macpherson began the rot when, within five minutes and with only two on the board, he aimed to hook fast bowler Patchett and mistiming the stroke was caught and bowled. Wickets then tumbled with monotonous regularity, no batsman 73

reaching double figures until seven were down for only 22. Then Johnson, much to the delight of a small but vociferous crowd of Olavites, came out to join Willstrop, who had been keeping up a stubborn resistance, and only then was any real threat made to the supremacy of the bowlers. Johnson decided that the best thing to do was to hit his way out of trouble, and in twenty minutes scored a like number of runs out of a total of 53. After he was bowled, trying to make another big hit, the inning closed without addition just before lunch. When Sharpe, a Yorkshire colt, and Walker came out to open the Worksop innings, it was little unfair to expect any fireworks from School bowlers with so small a score behind them. In actual fact, however, a lot of runs were given away by erratic bowling down the leg side, which gave the wicket-keeper no chance. In less than an hour Worksop had won the match for the loss of three wickets Of these, two were excellent catches made by Burrows and Irvin, and the other was a "run out" after a quick throw-in by Clayton. The School fielding was the one encouraging feature of the match, nothing being given away and every catch was taken. ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at Giggleswick on 28th May, 1955 Result : Won

GI GGLESW ICK

J. S. Fletcher, b. Burrows

A. M. F. Slinger, b. Willstrop

...

J. S. Westhead, b. Kirby

... J. R. Linley, 1.b.w., b. Hewson ... D. Garforth, b. Burrows J. P. B. Golding, b. Burrows ... J. B. Marshall, b. Burrows ... J. C. Meeks, c. Macpherson, b. Kirby ... C. F. Forster, 1.b.w., b. Willstrop I. W. M. Smith, c. Johnson, b. Hewson C. R. Tomlinson, not out Extras ... Total

ST. PETER'S 13 P. G. Brooke, 1.b.w., b. Smith 7 3 D. A. Macpherson, b. Tomlinson 15 D. Kirby, b. Garforth 29 2 M. Willstrop, b. Tomlinson 42 17 P. B. Clayton, run out 12 20 D. B. Irvin, not out 2 0 P. J. Netherwood, not out 9 R. N. Johnson 22 P. M. Hewson Did not bat 1 A. Burrows R. G. Bough 11 Extras ... 0 13

... 117

Total for 5 wkts.

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

118

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 ———— 14 24 58 94 106

5 29 33 41 73 75 80 83 107 Bowling Analysis : ST. PETER'S GIGGLESWICK 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. I. W. M. Smith 17.2 8 27 3 44 2 M. Willstrop 18 3 25 4 C. R. Tomlinson A. Burrows ... 13 9 1 28 C. F. Forster ... D. Kirby •• 2 24 2 3 0 9 12 D. Garforth P. M. Hewson 4 1 11 2 7 1 15 J. C. Meeks ... 5 0 19 A. M. F. Slinger 3 0 11

1 2 0 0

Giggleswick's picturesque ground in bright sunshine was a perfect setting for a cricket match. The School lost the toss and fielded first. The wicket was easy paced and one which required constant accuracy from the bowlers. Balls wide on the leg were, however, all too frequent, and it was no fault of Johnson's that there were so many byes. At lunch the score was 73 for 5 and the School had suffered the misfortune of losing Bough, who had been struck a nasty blow just below the eye by a ball which rose suddenly from a rough patch and gave him no chance to avoid it. After lunch three quick wickets fell, and it looked as though Giggleswick would he dismissed for under a hundred, but the ninth and tenth wickets added 30 runs and the innings closed for 117. Burrows was the most successful School bowler, taking four wickets for 25, all of them clean bowled. Brooke and Macpherson were both out before the score was 30, and with Bough unable to bat it was left to Kirby and Willstrop to put the School in a winning position. Kirby looked supremely confident, and it was rather a surprise when he was bowled after making 29 by a ball that kept low. Willstrop batted soundly and was given little trouble by the bowlers, but just before tea he called for an impossible run and Clayton was run out. This seemed to unsettle him, and after tea he was quickly out, bowled for 42. By this time, however, a victory for the School was assured, it was only left to Irvin and Netherwood to knock off the required runs. This victory should prove a tonic to the team after their rough handling by Worksop. ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on 1st June, 1955 Result Lost ST. PETER'S P. G. Brooke, c. Donald, b. ... ... Neesham D. A. Macpherson, c. Curry, b. Fenwick R. G. Bough, c. Donald, b. ... Taylor D. Kirby, c. Taylor, b. Neesham P. B. Clayton, c. Curry, b. Fenwick ... M. Willstrop, b. Neesham D. B. Irvin, b. Fenwick P. J. Netherwood, b. Renshaw ... R. N. Johnson, b. Fenwick P. M. Hewson, 1.b.w., b. Neesham A. Burrows, not out ... Extras ...

25 0 33 25 0 13 0 30 0 3 10 7

Total for 5 wkts.

... 146

Total 1

DURHAM M. P. Weston, 1.b.w., b. Willstrop J. R. Donald, c. Brooke, b. Willstrop. F. H. Curry, b. Willstrop po J. Harland, c. Johnson, b. Burrows J. B. H. Fenwick, c. Burrows, b. Willstrop W. L. Taylor, not out ... M. R. Neesham, not out B. S. Hammond J. R. Robson I Did not bat M. D. J. Renshaw ( D. E. Bucknall Extras ... .

Fall of Wickets : 7 4 5 6

1 48 84 91 92 92 112 117 120

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 — — — — 62 75 82 99 115

43 n 1 5 19 7

... 149

DURHAM J. B. H. Fenwick M. D. J. Renshaw M. P. Weston ... M. R. Neesham W. L. Taylor ...

M. 16 1 4.3 0 0 10 15 5 2 5

Bowling Analysis R. 43 12 42 28 14

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 6 M. Willstrop ... 20 3 ... 14 A. Burrows ... 15.2 3 D. Kirby 2 0 P. M. Hewson ...

W. 4 1 0 4 1

R. 38 35 36 14

W. 4 1

Bough won the toss for the School and chose to bat on a hard wicket which looked likely to provide plenty of runs. Brooke and Macpherson opened the innings, but with the total at only one Macpherson was caught. With Bough, however, Brooke shared a partnership of 47 for the second wicket and was looking well set until the slow bowlers came on, when he was immediately in trouble and was soon caught, trying a sweep to leg, for 25. Bough continued steadily with Kirby as his partner, and it looked as though the School would be in a strong position at lunch, but then came a collapse. Four more wickets fell while the score was raised from 84 for 2 to 92 for 6, at which score lunch was taken. Netherwood and Willstrop added 20 runs after lunch, although Netherwood was lucky to survive when he was dropped with his own score at only one. When Willstrop was bowled for 13 all seemed over, but a stubborn last wicket partnership between Burrows and Netherwood added 26 runs before Netherwood was out for 30. Durham were then left with 147 to score and plenty of time in which to do it. They started off quickly and the opening partnership had reached 62 within the hour before Weston was I.b.w. to Willstrop after a fine innings of 43. The scoring then became a little slower, and at tea Durham were three wickets down for 90. Two more wickets fell after tea, both to Willstrop, and the score was then 115 for 5, but an unbroken sixth wicket partnership, assisted by a spate of byes, gave Durham victory by 5 wickets. Willstrop bowled extremely well in a long spell to take four wickets for 38 in 20 overs. ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at home on 11th June, 1955 Result Drawn :

ST. PETER'S 2 P. G. Brooke, 1.b.w., b. Hill ... 111 D. A. Macpherson, not out 0 R. G. Bough, 1.b.w., b. Hill 8 ... M. Willstrop, b. Hill 71 D. Kirby, b. Wooldridge 1 P. B. Clayton, b. Hill ... 17 ... D. B. Irvin, not out P. J. Netherwood Did not bat R. N. Janson A. Burrows P. M. Hewson 14 Extras ...

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL D. A. Hill, b. Burrows ... .. P. G. Whitworth, c. Johnson, b. Burrows ... ... ... D. H. Lupton, 1.b.w., b. Macpherson ... . ... G. Wooldridge, not out ... R. J. Williams, not out ... ... J. D. Fretwell J. D. Brooke J. B. White Did not bat I. R. S. Malir G. C. Priestley R. G. Rhodes Extras ... ...

Total for 5 wkts. (dec.) ... 224

Total for 3 wkt... ...

17 21 22 39 0

... 10

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL Fall of Wickets : 3 1 2

ST. PETER'S Fall of Wickets : 5 1 2 3 4 — — — — — 8 16 28 153 164

33 41 102 Bowling Analysis : ST. PETER'S LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 0. M. 0. M. R. W. 1 M. Willstrop ... 12 D. A. Hill ... 17 3 57 4 6 A. Burrows ... 18 D. C. Priestley... 10 0 1 42 6 2 P. M. Hewson ... 1 38 0 J. D. Brooke ... 10 3 0 R. G. Bough ... 6 0 34 0 I. R. S. Malir ... 4 2 ... D. Kirby J. R. Wooldridge 4 1 12 1 0 ... 4 D. B. Irvin 0 R. G. Rhodes ... 6 1 27 3 0 D. A. Macpherson

R. 29 30 16 9 2 9 4

W. 0 2 0 0 0 0 1

After a late start the School batted first on a firm wicket. Hill opened the bowling for Leeds with a maiden and in his third over Brooke was l.b.w. Bough was another victim of the same bowler and Willstrop, after one glorious cover drive was bowled, so that Leeds had the initiative with the score at 28 for 3. That, however, was the limit of their success for some time, for Macpherson, who batted confidently during the morning, and Kirby came together in a partnership of 125 for the fourth wicket. Both batsmen batted very well, with Kirby the more venturesome; and the score was raised beyond the 150 before Kirby (71) was bowled. Macpherson (111 not out) completed his century in 2 hours 50 minutes after a sound, controlled innings. The School innings was declared closed at 224 for 5, leaving Leeds ample time to score the runs. Rain fell before the Leeds innings began, making the ball wet. Leeds opened confidently and tea was taken with all their wickets intact. The resumption was delayed by more rain, and when it stopped, the School took the field in miserable conditions. Burrows bowled Hill at 33 and Whitworth was caught behind the wicket at 41, also off Burrows. The score slowly mounted, although Bough tried seven bowlers, until finally Macpherson broke the long third wicket stand just before the close of play. ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on 15th June, 1955 Result : Won

ST. PETER'S P. G. Brooke, run out ... D. A. Macpherson, c. Glover, b. Holderness R. G. Bough, b. Holderness M. Willstrop, b. Vaulkhard D. Kirby, c. Rounthwaite, b.

P. B. Clayton, c. and b. Vaulkhard D. B. Irvin, b. Holderness P. J. Netherwood, c. JonesDavies, b. Holderness R. N. Johnson, b. Reeve-Tucker A. Burrows, not out ... P. M. Hewson, b. Reeve-Tucker Extras ... Total

M.C.C. R. S. Raper, 1.b.w., b. Willstrop ... A. M. Ivey, b. Burrows ... H. Glover, l.b.w., b. Burrows ... R. Vaulkhard, b. Willstrop G. E. Holderness, b. Willstrop ... H. M. 0. Jones-Davies, l.b.w., b. Willstrop ... T. S. W. Reeves-Tucker, b. Burrows .. D. C. Rounthwaite, b. Willstrop W. Andrews, l.b.w., b. Burrows K. L. Brown, not out C, E. Anson, b. Burrows Extras ...

37 12 14 88 2 25 0 0 0 0 19

Total

... 202

...

1 0 9 40 21 0 4 1

ST. PETER'S Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

24 60 62 92 96 191 191 201 202

4 4 4 6 14 73 77 77 81

M.C.C.

Bowling Analysis :

M.C.C. 0. M. R. W. G. E. Holderness 17 3 40 4 A. M. Ivey ... 11 2 49 1 T. S. W. ReeveTucker ... 11.2 2 32 2 P. Vaulkhard ... 8 2 33 2 D. C. Rounthwaite 5 0 29 0

ST. PETER'S M. Willstrop A. Burrows D. Kirby P. M. Hewson

0. M. R. 16 5 31 9.1 6 4 12 4 23 6 1 23

W. 5 5 0 0

ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at Bradford on 18th June, 1955 Result : Won ST. PETER'S D. A. Macpherson, b. Hewitt ... 4 P. B. Clayton, b. Howorth ... 6 R. G. Bough, b. Ormondroyd ... 16 M. Willstrop, b. Howorth 0 D. Kirby, c. Jowett, b. Howorth 80 G. F. B. Mitchell, c. Shuttleworth, b. Bailey ... 7 D. B. Irvin, b. Bailey • • • 1.4 R. J. Netherwood, run out ••• 4 R. N. Johnson, b. Jowett 0 A. Burrows, not out ... • • • 12 P. M. Hewson, b. Howorth ••• 14 Extras ... . 4

BRADFORD G.S. R. L. Jowett, b. Willstrop ... A. J. C. Gray, c. Johnson, b.

Willstrop 2 P. M. North, c. Johnson, b. Willstrop ... 1 J. D. Abell, 1.b.w., b. Kirby ... 7 A. J. Shuttleworth, b. Kirby ... 6 M. S. Throup, I.b.w., b. Burrows 3 P. M. Bayley, c. Hewson, b. Willstrop ... 25 D. M. Ormondroyd, 1.b .w., b. Kirby ... . . 6 I. M. Hewitt, c. Bough, b.. Willstrop

J. P. Bailey, c. Burrows, b. Kirby 5 D. H. Howorth, not out . 0 Extras

Total 1

... 161

...

Total

Fall of Wickets : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 11 11 54 96 121 126 129 139

... 67 Fall of Wickets : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 7 8 19 20 43 49 58 62

Bowling Analysis :

BRADFORD G.S. 0. M. D. H. Howorth... 11 2 I. M. Hewitt 12 2 D. W. Ormondroyd 7 0 R. L. Jowett ... 11 2 J. P. Bailey ... 8 1 M. S. Throup ... 2 1

R. W. 32 4 31 1 27 1 33 1 33 2 1 0

ST. PETER'S 0. M. R. W. M. Willstrop 18 8 18 5 A. Burrows 18 8 33 1 P. M. Hewson 6 2 4 0 D. Kirby 12.1 9 7 4

The School batted first and disaster seemed to be on the way when with the score at 11, Macpherson, Clayton and Willstrop were all out, bowled, the latter first ball. Bough and Kirby rectified the position to some extent, but the score had only just passed the fifty when Bough, too, was bowled, having made 16. Mitchell, playing in his first match for the 1st XI, joined Kirby, who, though having considerable luck, continued to hit the ball hard and was scoring quickly. After a stay of half an hour for a score of 7, Mitchell was out, and soon after, with Kirby at 68 and the score 103 for 5, the teams came in to lunch. Kirby added 12 more before being caught at mid-off, and not long afterwards, by a misunderstanding over a third run, Netherwood was run out. Hewson, in a last wicket stand with Burrows, produced a first class square cut, but when he was bowled for 14 the innings closed for 161. Bradford had an equally bad start, Jowett being beautifully bowled by Willstrop and Gray and North being caught behind the wicket off the same bowler. The later batsmen defended stubbornly and Kirby's first seven avers were all maidens, but wickets fell steadily, only Bayley offering any real resistance. Bough took a fine catch to dismiss Hewitt, who had driven the ball hard at some distance above Bough's head. The innings closed at 67, giving the School victory by 94 runs. Kirby and Willstrop had the best bowling figures, the former being especially troublesome to all the batsmen. ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at Ampleforth on 6th July, 1955 Result : Won

AMPLEFORTH M. Dougal, c. Irvin, b. Willstrop D. Thompson, b. Kirby J. H. Sullivan, c. Bough, b. Hewson T. Perry, 1.b.w., b. Burrows A. Green, c. Irvin, b. Hewson J. M. Morton, c. Mitchell, b. Hewson D. F. Halliday, c. Bough, b. Hewson D. Poole, not out A. Endall, st. Johnson, b. Hewson R. Lorrimer, b. Hewson The Master of Lovat, 1.b.w., b. Burrows ••••• ••• Extras ... Total 1

• .• Fall of Wickets : 4 5 6 7

ST. PETER'S D. A. Macpherson, b. Lorrimer P. B. Clayton, c. Thompson, b. Morton R. G. Bough, b. Lorrimer ... M., Willstrop, st. Halliday, b. Master of Lovat D. Kirby, not out ... ... G. F. B. Mitchell, st. Halliday, b. Master of Lovat R. N. Johnson, b. Master of

35 11 39 7 9 2 0 4 4 0

D. B. Irvin, not out ... P. J. Netherwood A. Burrows. Did not bat P. M. Hewson

2 3

Extras

Total for 6 wkts.

... 116 8

...

Fall of Wickets : 2 3 4 5 6

49 69 82 84 95 109

26 59 73 104 106 106 106 111 111

21 41 10 1 20 7 3 4

... 117

Bowling Analysis : AMPLEFORTH ST. PETER'S 0. M. R. 0. M. R. W. 8 0 26 J. H. Sullivan 1 6 40 M. Willstrop ... 18 1 16 5 A. Endall 2 ... 25 10 38 A. Burrows The Master of 1 3 18 9 ... D. Kirby ... 15.5 4 28 Lovat 6 11 3 17 P. M. Hewson 3 24 11 R. Lorrimer 0 13 5 J. M. Morton ...

W. 0 0

3 2 1

Bough continued his successes in winning the toss, and put Ampleforth in on a pitch which was somewhat soft and looked likely to take spin. The School bowlers, however, gave little trouble to Dougal and Thompson, but they kept the scoring rate very low, and with the score 26, made in 37 minutes, Thompson was bowled in Kirby's third over. Dougal and Sullivan took the score along slowly, and at lunch, after 11 hours' play, the score was 45 for 1. Afterwards the scoring rate increased, but before the hundred was reached two more wickets had fallen, one each to Willstrop and Burrows. At 104 for 3 there came an Ampleforth collapse before the bowling of Hewson, who took six wickets for 17 in the innings, and our opponents were all out for 116. The School's fielding during this innings was absolutely faultless, and, as well as the five catches which were held, the ground fielding and throwing in was brilliant. Irvin especially took two excellent catches, one in the gully off Willstrop and the other on the mid-wicket boundary off Hewson. Macpherson and Clayton gave the School a good start with 49 for the first wicket, before Macpherson rather unluckily played on. Clayton went on to make 41, but the batting after this was rather mediocre, and had it not been for a not out knock of 20 by Kirby, there was a likelihood of the side not being able to score the necessary runs. The School, however, gained a four wicket victory when at 6-20 Irvin struck the winning four to the square-leg boundary. ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on 9th July, 1955 Result : Won

CRAVEN GENTLEMEN Walker, 1.b.w., b. Willstrop ... M. Carrington, b. Burrows ... Nelson, c. Johnson, b. Willstrop R. Moore, c. Irvin, b. Willstrop J. Carrington, b. Bough B. Mason, c. and b. Willstrop ... J. S. Mason, run out ... ... G. J. Sellers, not out ... Wildblood, b. Irvin ... Scales, I.b.w., b. Burrows C. B. Atkinson, l.b.w., b. Burrows Extras ..

ST. PETER'S D. A. Macpherson, b. M. Carring2 ton P. B. Clayton, l.b.w., b. J. S. 17 Mason 6 ... it G. Bough, b. Atkinson M. Willstrop, c. J. Carrington, 123 ... b. M. Carrington D. Kirby, c. M. Carrington, b. 32 J. Carrington ... G. F. B. Mitchell, st. B. Mason, 0 ... b. J. Carrington D. B. Irvin, c. J. S. Mason, b. 7 M. Carrington ... 36 P. J. Netherwood, not out 16 ... A. Burrows, not out / Did not bat R. N. Johnson P. M. Hewson ... Extras

Total

Total for 7 wkts. (dec.) ... 242

8 18 2 0 5 0 3 60

9 0 0 20

CRAVEN GENTLEMEN ST. PETER'S Fall of Wickets : Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 — — — — — — — 7 26 28 91 98 158 214 20 24 24 32 33 46 46 83 107 Bowling Analysis : ST. PETER'S CRAVEN GENTLEMEN 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. 4 3 43 16 M. Willstrop 1 J. S. Mason ... 17 3 54 3 13.2 6 15 A. Burrows M. Carrington ... 13 0 50 3 1 14 7 D. Kirby C. B. Atkinson... 21 8 62 1 2 3 5 R. G. Bough J. Carrington ... 9 1 62 2 0 2 30 5 P. M. Hewson 0 Scales ... 1 0 11 1 1 0 1 D. B. Irvin

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ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played at home on 16th July, 1955 Result : Drawn

BOOTHAM ST. PETER'S 15 P. G. Brown, l.b.w., b. Kirby D. A. Macpherson, b. Pullan P. B. Clayton, 1.b.w., b. Dent ... 54 J. M. Dent, c. Johnson, b. Hewson 2 R. G. Bough, c. Nichols, b. Pullan 136 A. M. Nicholson, c. Burrows, b. M. Willstrop, not out ... Hewson 2 D. Kirby, b. Dent ... C. A. Priestman, b. Kirby G, F. B. Mitchell, l.b.w., b. 6 N. M. Pullan, c, Macpherson, b. Duckett Irvin 7 D. B. Irvin, c. Nichols, b. Luke 3 J. C. D. Allen, 1.b.w., b. Burrows P. J. Netherwood, not out ... ... S. J. H. Maud, not out A. Burrows H. R. G. Gill, l.b.w., b. Willstrop Did not bat R. N. Johnson ... A. H. H. Nichols, not out P. M. Hewson 1 Did not bat 10 G. E. S. Luke Extras ... R. A. K. Duckett 5 Extras ... .

58 1 0 1 5 3 0 1 10 88

Total for 7 wks.

Total for 6 wkts. (dec.) ... 235

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 — — — — — 22 30 113 115 150 174

35 40 47 52 83 83 86

Bowling Analysis : ST. PETER'S BOOTHAM 0. M. 0. M. R. W. 4 12 M. Willstrop 13 2 61 N. M. Pullan 2 9 ... 18 1 A. Burrows G. E. S. Luke ... 14 0 69 3 0 R. G. Bough ... 7 0 31 1 R. A. K. Duckett 10 1 D. Kirby 6 0 38 2 J. M. Dent ... 9 3 P. M. Hewson 0 C. A. Priestman 3 0 26 5 2 ... D. B. Irvin 1 1 D. A. Macpherson

R. W. 19 1 1 12 7 0 2 16 2 17 1 7 0 0

A late start was made and Bough, again winning the toss, chose to bat. Macpherson and Bough were soon out, but Willstrop, coming in at 30 for 2, joined Clayton in a fruitful and quick-scoring partner81

ship, which took the score to 113. The hundred went up in 71 minutes, the last 50 of these being made in 19 minutes. When Clayton was out for 54 and Kirby for 2, Willstrop took the major role in three partnerships with Mitchell, Irvin and finally Netherwood. He reached his century in exactly one hundred minutes of faultless cricket and immediately afterwards attacked the bowling, scoring another 35 in 10 minutes. His innings included one six and twenty fours. When Bough declared the innings, the score had reached 235 for 6, scored in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Bootham were left with five minutes less time in which to score the runs, but from the start they decided to play for a draw. This negative play nearly lost them the match, for apart from Dent, who scored 58 out of his side's total of 88 for 7, no batsman was able to last for long. Thus the match, after starting with fine attacking cricket, deteriorated into a very dull draw.

ST. PETER'S v. T. H. HOBSON'S XI Played at Woodhouse Grange on 20th July, 1956 Result : Lost

T. H. HOBSON'S XI T. H. Hobson, b. Burrows ... R. Hobson, retired ... R. F. Harding, b. Willstrop N. B. Kay, c. Netherwood, b. Hewson D. Oliver, c. Clayton, b. Hewson G. Gill, c. Johnson, b. Hewson F. Nicholson, b. Hewson S. Wilkinson, l.b.w., b. Hewson M. Lawrence, l.b.w., b. Burrows J. Birkinshaw, c. and b. Hewson. S. Lawrence, not out Extras ...

Total

Fall of Wickets : 4 5 6 7

ST. PETER'S D. A. Macpherson, st. Kay, b. S. Lawrence ... ... P. B. Clayton, st. Kay, b. S. Lawrence ... R. G. Bough, b. Birkinshaw ... M. Willstrop, st. Kay, b. M. Lawrence ... ... D. Kirby, c. S. Lawrence, b. Birkinshaw ... G. F. B. Mitchell, b. Birkinshaw D. B. Irvin, I.b.w., b. Birkinshaw P. J. Netherwood, b. S. Lawrence R. N. Johnson, b. M. Lawrence A. Burrows, b. M. Lawrence ... P. M. Hewson, not out Extras ...

1 62 6 22 26 0 5 2 6 5 0 14

... 149

Total

8 17 90 121 127 127 144 149 149 ST. PETER'S 0. M. M. Willstrop 11 1 A. Burrows 13 5 D. Kirby 8 0 R. G. Bough ... 2 0 P. M. Hewson ... 13.1 0

Bowling Analysis : R. W. 31 1 13 2 31 0 15 0 45 6

...

Fall of Wickets : 3 4 5 6 7

8 14 23 23 28 60 83

T. H. HOBSON'S XI 0. M. R. S. Lawrence 8 3 13 J. Birkinshaw 12 1 44 M. Lawrence 5 0 20

0 2 50 2 2 0 1 9

6 1

7 84

ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITE XI Played at home on 22nd and 23rd July, 1955 Result : Won ST. PETER'S, 1st Innings D. A. Macpherson, 1.b.w., b. Ogley ... P. B. Clayton, c. Mortimer, b. Hodd . R. G. Bough, b. Hodd M. Willstrop, c. Hodd, b. Ogley D. Kirby, not out ... G. F. B. Mitchell, st. Stratton, b. Lockwood ... ... R. N. Johnson, b. Lockwood ... D. B. Irvin, not out ... P. J. Netherwood A. Burrows Did not bat P. M. Hewson Extras

OLD PETERITES, 1st Innings J. B. Annequin, c. Johnson, b. Hewson 11 N. M. Hodd, c. Burrows, b. Willstrop ... 2 J. B. Mortimer, b. Burrows ... 2 R. Ogley, b. Burrows ... 0 A. N. Wyatt-Gunning, c. Johnson, b. Hewson ... 23 E. D. Thornton, 1.b.w., b. Kirby 21 J. M. Rucklidge, c. Johnson, b. 1 K. Lockwood, not out .. ... 101 P. McL. Walshaw, st. Johnson, b. 9 P. B. Mitchinson, st. Johnson, b. Willstrop 12 D. Oliver, not out ... 0 Extras ... ... 15 Total for 9 wkts. (dec.) ... 197 Fall of Wickets : I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

12 20 28 2 111 22 6 0

Total for 6 wkts. (dec.) ... 207 Fall of Wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 6 —————— 29 37 50 84 173 195

3 6 6 45 54 65 76 135 182 Bowling Analysis : ST. PETER'S OLD PETERITES 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. M. Willstrop 12 4 30 2 N. M. Hodd ... 13 2 51 2 A. Burrows ... 21 6 45 2 R. Ogley ... 15 4 69 2 P. M. Hewson 21 0 63 2 J. B. Mortimer... 13 2 47 0 D. Kirby ... 11 1 38 3 K. Lockwood ... 10 1 34 2 D. B. Irvin ... 1 0 6 0 OLD PETERITES, 2nd Innings N. M. Hodd, c. Netherwood, b.

ST. PETER'S, 2nd Innings D. A. Macpherson, c. Annequin, b. Ogley 13 P. B. Clayton, c. Wyatt-Gunning, b. Lockwood ... 32 R. G. Bough, c. Hodd, b. Mortimer ... 2 M. Willstrop, c. Wyatt-Gunning, b. Ogley 3 D. Kirby, c. Mitchinson, b. Hodd 55 R. N. Johnson, st. Oliver, b. Lockwood ... 29 P. J. Netherwood, not out 5 ... D. B. Irvin, b. Hodd 4 G. F. B. Mitchell, not out ... A. Burrows 1 Did not bat P. M. Hewson f Extras ...

Kirby ... 42 P. McL. Walshaw, I.b.w., b. Willstrop 1 J. B. Mortimer, c. Irvin, b. Kirby 34 R. Ogley, c. Burrows, b. Kirby 2 E. D. Thornton, st. Johnson, b. Burrows ... 18 P. B. Mitchinson, run out ... 1 D. Oliver, 1.b.w., b. Willstrop 0 A. N. Wyatt-Gunning, c. Hewson, b. Irvin 25 J. M. Rucklidge, b Irvin 4 J. B. Annequin, not out 4 R. A. Stratton, b. Irvin 0 Extras ... 24

Total

... 155

Total for 7 wkts. 83

... 146

OLD PETERITES Fall of Wickets : 8 2 3 4 5 6 7

14 68 78 96 98 98 133 137 155 ST. PETER'S 0. M. 1 M. Willstrop ... 10 8 2 ... A. Burrows 3 0 R. G. Bough ... 0 7 P. M. Hewson 0 7 D. Kirby 2.3 0 ... D. B. Irvin

ST. PETER'S Fall of Wickets : 2 3 4 5 6

21 32 38 67 96 133 139

Bowling Analysis : R. 26 26 12 37 18 12

W. 2 1 0 0 3 3

OLD PETERITES 0. M. 1 8 J. B. Mortimer... 6 0 R. Ogley 8 0 K. Lockwood ... 0 7 N. M. Hodd ...

R. 34 29 39 42

W. 1 2 2 2

Bob Stratton started off well for the Old Boys by winning the toss, and it looked as if the School might be in for a rough passage. It was a swelteringly hot day, the wicket was well-nigh perfect, and the Old Boys seemingly had a wealth of batting talent, but, alas, little bowling. The morning session of play on the Friday, however, was almost disastrous for the Old Boys. In losing 7 wickets for 76 runs, the Old Boys had once again found the School in an aggressive mood. Burrows' pace off the pitch baffled each batsman in turn, the School's fielding was at its best, and Johnson was in devastating form behind the stumps. The lunch interval, so it seemed, brought a welcome breather to the Old Boys and blunted the School attack, because never again were they allowed to dictate the run of play so effectively. This was Ken Lockwood's big moment, and as No. 8 batsman he came to his side's rescue in noble fashion and scored a splendid unbeaten century before the innings was declared for a total of 197 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. The School were undaunted in the face of this sizeable total, but again it was the brilliance of one batsman alone, this time D. Kirby with his first century, which brought character to an otherwise drab innings. So the School in their turn were able to repay the compliment to the Old Boys by declaring for the loss of 6 wickets, with a lead of 10 runs. Time was short and the Old Boys' plan to force the pace and set the School a sizeable score to chase in their second innings went somewhat awry. N. M. Hodd and J. B. Mortimer got going in fine style, but after their dismissal only A. N. Wyatt-Gunning was able to carry on the good work, and he was beautifully caught on the boundary by Hewson. This was virtually the end, and the School were set the none too difficult task of scoring 146 runs to win in a little under 2 hours. Once again D. Kirby was a thorn in the Old Boys' side. A whirlwind knock of 29 runs by R. N. Johnson finally placed the School well ahead of the clock, and D. Kirby completed a fine match with another splendid innings of 55 runs, which saw the School safely home as winners by 3 wickets. 84

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1955 Christmas Term, 1955 1st XV 1st Oct. Headingley "A" Saturday, Wednesday, 5th Oct. Durham School 8th Oct. York R.U.F.C. Saturday, Saturday, 15th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Wednesday, 19th Oct. Trent College ... ... Saturday, 22nd Oct. Denstone College Saturday, 29th Oct. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts Wednesday, 2nd Nov. "A" XV v. Ripon G.S. ... 5th Nov. Leeds G.S. Saturday, Saturday, 12th Nov. Giggleswick School Saturday, 19th Nov. Ampleforth College Wednesday, 23rd Nov. Worksop College 10th Dec. Old Peterites ... Saturday,

2nd XV Wednesday, 5th Oct. Durham School Wednesday, 12th Oct. Drax G.S. 1st XV ... 15th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Saturday, Saturday, 22nd Oct. Giggleswick School ... Saturday, 29th Oct. Rishworth School 1st XV ... ... 5th Nov. Leeds G.S. Saturday, Saturday, 19th Nov. Ampleforth College ... ... Wednesday, 23rd Nov. Worksop College

Under 16 Colts XV ... ... 8th Oct. Durham School Saturday, .— 22nd Oct. Giggleswick School ... Saturday, Saturday, 29th Oct. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts "A" XV ... Wednesday, 2nd Nov. Ampleforth College ... ... 12th Nov. Army Apprentices' School Saturday, ... ... Wednesday, 23rd Nov. Worksop College

Under 15 Colts XV 8th Oct. Durham School Saturday, ... Wednesday, 12th Oct. Drax G.S. 15th Oct. Pocklington School Saturday, Saturday, 29th Oct. Rishworth School ... 12th Nov. Fyling Hall Saturday, Wednesday, 23rd Nov. Worksop College

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

Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home • • • Away • • • Home • • • Home • • • Home • • • Home • • • Away Away Home Home Away Home Away

Senior House Matches Wednesday, 26th Oct. 1st Round 26th Nov. Semi-finals Saturday, 3rd Dec. Final Saturday,

Junior House Matches Wednesday, 9th Nov. 1st Round Wednesday, 30th Nov. Semi-finals Wednesday, 7th Dec. Final

P. Penniston, of Fair Mount, Hillthorpe, 'Pudsey, Yorks., will once

again be organising the O.P. XV v. The School. All Old Peterites

are invited to apply to him if they wish to play. 85

SWIMMING We were left in doubt in the early part of term as to whether we would ever get any weather suitable for bathing, but with three glorious weeks in July we had nothing to grumble about by the end

of term. During this period the Baths were a scene of much activity, particularly on the part of the youngsters, and the results in the Sports alone show the improvement in the standard of swimming throughout the School. Heats have now become the normal practice, and were once again held in all events except the plunges and dives, and these provided valuable practice and experience for all competitors before the finals. Six new School records were established in the heats, all of which, it was decided, should be reckoned as new official records, as absence or adverse conditions on the finals day would deprive entrants from repeating their achievements. Of these six new records, two were improved upon in the finals, and one further record also established. Thus three new records were set up in the Senior group, one in the Intermediate and three in the Junior. Life-saving practices have also been held under the instruction of Mr. Gregory, and the following boys were successful in passing awards of the Royal Life Saving Society :Bronze Medallion: P. A. Dornan, J. Etherington, W. Gibson, C. M. B. Gregory, D. R. Procter, M. P. W. Raahauge, J. F. Franklin, M. G. Hancock, J. S. Ibberson, G. F. B. Mitchell, J. E. Moore, C. W. Jose, A. C. Wilson, S. J. S. Wroe, H. B. Burnett, P. R. Webster, R. A. Hodgson, R. W. Peacock, T. Watson, W. I. Macdonald, C. J. Quickfall, R. M. Wheeler, R. V. Sykes. Bronze Cross : S. S. Hobson, A. McCallum. Award of Merit : D. Anderson.

DETAILED RESULTS OF SWIMMING SPORTS Sunday, 24th July 1. Under 161 Free Style-50 yds. 1st D. C. Parry, 2nd E. G. Stewart, 3rd J. S. Ibberson. Time : 30.3 secs. 2. Open Back-stroke-50 yds. 1st A. J. Isherwood, 2nd F. J. Pacey, 3rd D. G. Barton. Time : 38.0 secs. 3. Under 15 Plunge. 1st P. R. Webster, 2nd J. B. Mathews, 3rd I. S. T. Dutton. Distance : 40 ft. 71 ins. 4. Under 15 Back-stroke. 1st W. Gibson, 2nd R. S. R. Hyde, 3rd S. S. Hobson. Time : 18.0 secs. 5. Open Breast-stroke--100 yds. 1st J. E. Moore, 2nd equal M. D. Fish and P. A. Crane. Time : 80.2 secs. 6. Under 16f Dive. 1st J. Etherington, 2nd J. S. Ibberson, 3rd M. P. Stanton. 7. Under 15 Free Style-50 yds. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd W. Gibson, 3rd D. Storey. Time : 31.3 secs. 8. Under 16f Breast-stroke--100 yds. 1st L. T. Beaumont, 2nd R. M. Wheeler, 3rd C. I. Chadwick. Time : 94.0 secs. 9. Open Free Style-100 yds. 1st R. M. Kirkus, 2nd J. A. Whitmore, 3rd F. J. Pacey. Time : 68.0 secs. (School Record.)

Monday, 25th July 10. Open Free Style-25 yds. 1st W. N. Richards, 2nd P. A. Crane, 3rd J. 0. R. Penman. Time : 14.2 secs. 11. Under 16+ Free Style-25 yds. 1st D. C. Parry, 2nd E. G. Stewart, 3rd R. Baxter. Time : 13.7 secs. 12. Under 15 Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st A. McCallum, 2nd C. D. Ibberson, 3rd R. W. Peacock. Time: 38.2 secs. (School Record.) 13. Open Free Style-50 yds. 1st A. J. Isherwood, 2nd J. A. Whitmore, 3rd J. L. Hyde. Time : 31.2 secs. 14. Open Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st J. E. Moore, 2nd M. D. Fish, 3rd P. A. Crane. Time : 37.4 secs. 15. Under 16+ Plunge. 1st D. A. Wilson, 2nd C. J. Quickfall, 3rd C. I. Chadwick. Distance : 45 ft. 7 ins. 16. Under 16+ Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st L. T. Beaumont, 2nd R. M. Wheeler, 3rd M. G. Hancock. Time : 38.6 secs. 17. Open Dive. 1st J. R. Jenkinson, 2nd H. C. Marshall, 3rd P. S. Roe. 18. Under 16+ Obstacle Race-50 yds. 1st P. L. Bellwood, 2nd M. Ruddock, 3rd R. T. Burdon. Time : 47.4 secs. 19. Open Obstacle Race-50 yds. 1st J. R. Loadman, 2nd P. S. Roe, 3rd M. Willstrop. Time : 45.8 secs. 20. Under 15 Obstacle Race-25 yds. 1st M. P. W. Raahauge, 2nd J. B. Mathews, 3rd P. R. Webster. Time : 20.4 secs. Open Plunge. 1st R. I. Collinson, 2nd D. G. Barton, 3rd J. 0. R. 21. Penman. Distance : 49 ft. 3i ins. 22. Under 15 Free Style-25 yds. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd D. Storey, 3rd M. P. W. Raahauge. Time : 14.0 secs. 23. Under 16+ Back-stroke-50 yds. 1st E. G. Stewart, 2nd R. Baxter, 3rd R. T. Burdon. Time : 40.4 secs. 24. Under 15 Dive. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd D. Storey, 3rd C. D. Ibberson. 25. Under 16+ Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Grove, 2nd Rise, 3rd Queen's. Time : 59.5 secs. (School Record.) 26. Under 15 Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st School House, 2nd Manor, 3rd Rise. Time : 69.6 secs. 1st Rise, 2nd Manor, 3rd Temple. 27. Open Relay (4 x 25 yds.). Time : 59.0 secs. Award of points

1st- 5 pts. 2nd-3 pts. 3rd-1 pt.

Relays ... Rise School House Grove Manor Queen's Temple

1st-10 pts. 2nd-6 pts. 3rd-2 pts. 72 points. 62 points. 47 points. 45 points. 29 points. 15 points.

Mrs. Dronfield kindly presented the Kazerooni Cup to J. E. Moore, in the absence of R. M. Kirkus, the Captain of The Rise swimming team, which won the cup for the third successive year. 87

THE BOAT CLUB As was foreseen, the large number of boaters who left last year caused a hiatus in the Boat Club, and in consequence our Senior crews this year have not won any cups. This might not have applied to the 1st IV had not the Captain of Boats been a Senior oar and thus compelled the crew to enter only for senior events in regattas. However, the three School crews made excellent progress in their rowing, and this fact, combined with the emergence from the lower end of the Boat Club of some very promising oarsmen, holds more than a little hope for better results next year. Indeed, if it were required to find some simple expression to cover the term's rowing, it would be to comment on the enthusiasm displayed by many of the younger members. The 1st IV met some fine senior crews in their races, and these proved too good for them, but only against Leeds University in a 10 furlong race did they lose by a heavy margin. A criticism which has been justly made about the 1st IV has been its lack of staying power. Time after time they have obtained a lead, only to lose the race by a considerable amount. This was particularly noticeable against Durham School and against the Old Peterite 1st IV. In the latter race the crews were well matched as far as Scarborough Bridge, and yet the O.P. crew won by 11 lengths at Marygate. This is a disturbing feature and one which must be eradicated. In all probability it is due to an inability to reduce the rate of striking after a start in order to let the rowing settle down into a powerful pull with a reserve of energy for the finish. The lesson which has to be learnt is how to pull a strong stroke after an easy swing forward. In this the 1st IV has not yet been successful. The 2nd IV was by no means polished but, nevertheless, did very well in the Maiden event at York Regatta and were one of three crews any one of which might have won the event, which did, in fact, go to St. John's College. The 3rd IV made excellent progress and lacked only the weight and power which is essential when competing with mature crews. Our races with Durham School did not go the way we would have liked, and we look forward to next year to have our revenge. The visit of a Shooting VIII to Bisley makes a boater think of the time when St. Peter's will be represented at Henley. There are many obstacles to be overcome in order to realise this dream, including the dates of examinations, the state of our boats and, of course, the heavy costs. But these difficulties can be overcome. What we must concentrate on, however, is to produce a Boat Club with such a high standard of rowing that we shall have a crew worthy of racing at Henley, then we shall be able to consider ways and means. 88

The retirement of Mr. Ping from St. Olave's reminds us of his long connection with the Boat Club, and a rumour is abroad that with the cessation of his routine duties his interest in the Boat Club may increase, and it is not impossible that he will be heard again in a tub keeping his voice in good trim. Be that as it may, his interest in the river will never decline and he may even have a say in deciding how much water shall pass the Waterworks. For the last six weeks we have been delighted to have Mr. D. B. Read's help with coaching—and coxing—and his enthusiasm has done not a little to encourage some junior oarsmen. The building of the new York City Boathouse has now begun, and we wish them good luck with it. We have been very happy in offering them our simple hospitality, but we did it in the certain knowledge that if the same misfortune had happened to us they would have done the same for us. The Old Peterite races at Commemoration were a great success, and it is pleasing to find so many Old Peterites who are still rowing. We feel we would like to mention the names of Mr. V. B. Gregory, who has given a great stimulus to York City's 1st IV and stroked them to a magnificent win over Leeds University's intended Henley IV, and also that of R. A. Jackson, who has been rowing for a highly successful Durham University Eight this season after being Captain of Boats last year.

RESULTS OF RACES v. R.A.F. CRANWELL, 21st May. This was rowed in clinker boats and our crew consisted of one from the 1st IV and three of the 2nd IV. Cranwell showed the advantage of a long, steady stroke and led by 4- length at the half-way mark and increased this lead to 2i lengths. They were a clearly superior crew in all ways. NEWARK REGATTA, 4th June. The 1st IV were drawn against Nottingham Union B.C. in the 1st round, and after a poor start were lengths down. This distance was reduced to II lengths at the finish. The 2nd IV lost to Deacon's School in the Schoolboy Fours by length. LEEDS REGATTA, 1 1 th June. In the 1st round of the Senior Fours, the 1st IV lost to Leeds University by 4 lengths over a 10 furlong course. The 2nd IV lost to St. John's College 1st IV in the Maiden Fours by length, and the 3rd IV, after beating Hatfield College comfortably, lost to Leicester R.C. YORK REGATTA, 18th June. In the Senior Fours the 1st IV lost to Durham School. This was a disappointing draw as it provided a preview to the friendly race three weeks later. The School led up to Scarborough Bridge but Durham School pulled away to win by 11 lengths. The 2nd IV reached the semi-final after winning two races in the Maiden Fours and then lost to St. John's College. The 3rd IV lost to a Durham School crew.

SCHOOL REGATTA, 2nd July. For the purpose of racing, crews were divided into three divisions. In the finals, B crew beat C crew by I length; E beat F by 21 lengths; and N beat M easily. The three divisions were rowed over 5, 4 and 3 furlongs and these distances proved very suitable. Winning crews : "B"—Burden, Stubbs, Coates, R. F., Moore, J. E. "E"—Franklin, Forster, Collinson, Plester. "N"—Baines, Bagshaw, House, Cook. v. DURHAM SCHOOL, 6th July. It was hoped that after losing in York Regatta by only 11 lengths the School 1st IV would put up a better performance and perhaps reverse the decision. After a start which put Durham a little ahead, the School caught up but had not the reserve for a finish and lost by 3 lengths. The 2nd IV held Durham to 1 length for half the course and then lost by 21 lengths. The 3rd IV lost by the smallest margin of 11 lengths. OLD PETERITE RACES, 23rd July. 1st IV. O.P.s won by 11 lengths. 2nd IV. School won by 2 lengths. 3rd IV. School won by 2 lengths. 4th IV. School won by 14 lengths. 5th IV. School won by 4 lengths. 6th IV. O.P.s won by 3 feet. OLD PETERITE CREWS :

M. Saville, R. A. Jackson, R. J. Gibson, V. B. Gregory. M. C. M. Lochore, V. B. Gregory, J. A. Jackson, C. W. Thompson. D. N. Simmons, E. Robinson, D. C. Jackson, G. M. Herring. J. B. Claydon, D. A. Haxby, C. S. Elston, J. E. Smith. C. W. D. Green, A. M. Carr, W. H. W. Ping, J. M. Welsh. J. M. Saville, M. J. Kent, A. D. G. Staines, J. C. Dent. Coxes : J. W. Rudd, D. A. Haxby, R. D. J. Pattison. SCHOOL CREWS:

Bolton, Beckitt, Welsh, Heap. Strike, Stephenson, Birch, Moore, J. E. Bryce, King, Kirkus, Howat, C. G. Clemons, Stubbs, Staines, Walker, D. H. Kirby, Sedman, Hopwood, Handler. Turner, Whitmore, Bywater, Wilson, M. B.

1st IV CHARACTERS Stroke and Captain of Boats. B. A. Heap. A powerful and hard-working oar with general ability to control his crew but still needing experience in racing tactics. An excellent Captain who has had the respect of all. 3. M. Welch. A strong oar who, after a shaky start, settled down to a greatly improved style. 2. D. G. Beckitt. A competent oar who has yet to discover the right way of putting the blade into the water. Bow. M. J. Bolton. A greatly improved oar but lacking a steadiness on the front stop. Cox. J. R. U. Leishman. In the encouragement he gave he was worth the little extra weight his crew had to carry and was always successful in the courses he had to steer.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Once more a successful and not uneventful Summer Term has come to an end. It is almost remarkable that even many of the small boys have said, "How quickly the term has gone." Such remarks do seem to indicate how very busy we all are during the term. The "events" of the term have mostly been of the routine variety, with the exception of Mr. Ping's retirement from the School at the end of term. The whole Junior School worked General Knowledge papers on Saturday, 7th May : a senior paper for the boys of JV and JIV, and a junior paper for the remainder. The top boys in each section ran each other very closely indeed. John Fairclough gaining the senior prize by one mark. The full list of all prizewinners is given on another page. Our Athletic Sports were held on Ascension Day, Thursday, 19th May, and we enjoyed very fine weather for the occasion. Mr. Cooper and the Staff had everything thoroughly well organized and the events in most cases were won by very narrow margins. The Spartans won the shield, which Mrs. A. Wentworth Ping presented to the House Captain, and she also presented the usual spoons to winners. Whit-Monday was a whole holiday : all the boarders were able to go home or to friends for the day. The Swimming Baths were opened on 1st June, and although a good many boys enjoyed quick dips, the cold winds and dull weather kept the water very cool for most of the month of June. During July, when warm summer weather really came, the Baths were very pleasant indeed, and Sgt.-Major Power was untiring in giving swimming instruction. So much progress was made that by the end of term out of our 230 boys, all but 31 could swim a breadth, and no less than 143 boys had passed the School test. In view of the very sad bathing fatalities which occur during the summer months in many parts of the country, the encouragement given to boys at St. Olave's to learn to swim is a very important part of our School work in the Summer Term. Turning to work results, we should like to mention here how extremely pleased we have been in St. Olave's to hear of the many successes gained by old Olavites in the Senior School. They are too many to give in detail again here as they are recorded elsewhere in The Peterite. Now we come to our end-of-term celebrations. On Tuesday, 19th July, there was a special Assembly of all the boys in St. Olave's School when I. T. Parkin, the Head Boy of the School, made a very happy

little speech in presenting a barograph to Mr. A. Wentworth Ping on his retirement from the School. The barograph was on view for parents to see on the following day. Wednesday, 20th July, was our Speech Day and the Prizegiving, when a very large number of parents and friends gathered in the large marquee in the School grounds. The Head Master, Mr. Dronfield, spoke about the work of the School and the improvements in accommodation and buildings proposed in the immediate future. He also referred to Mr. Ping's retirement after 30 years' service. Mr. W. G. Ibberson, the Master of the Cutlers' Company in Sheffield, presented the prizes to the boys and made a most interesting and instructive speech, at the end of which he made an unusual gesture by presenting a specially engraved pocket knife to Mr. Ping. In reply, Mr. Ping thanked the Master Cutler for coming to St. Olave's and for his speech and also for the gift of a knife, which he received most gratefully, but insisted on following the traditional custom in Sheffield by paying a halfpenny for the knife so that friendship should not be cut. The Prizegiving was followed by a cricket match, St. Olave's XI v. Fathers' XI, the result of which was a comfortable win for the boys. The Swimming Sports were held on Thursday, 21st July, a very pleasant and warm afternoon. Mrs. Parkin, mother of the Head Boy, kindly presented the shield to the Spartans and spoons to the winners of 1st and 2nd places. The special Junior School Chapel Service and the Final Assembly of the term were held on Friday morning, 22nd July, after which all boys departed for the summer holiday.

SALVETE (Summer Term, 1955) D. J. Barber (Day Boy)

VALETE (Summer Term, 1955) TO SENIOR SCHOOL-BOARDERS

D. L. Brown C. Hermiston J. Burdon R. W. Kirk D. P. Coles D. A. Lindsay T. A. Dukes A. May P. A. Fenton M. May D. H. Fletcher I. T. Parkin C. W. A. Groundwater E. M. H. Ranson

D. L. W. Sim P. N. B. Smith H. L. Sutcliffe J. C. Wheeler J. Wood

DAY BOYS:

P. G. Adams J. Ambler T. D. F. Anderson R. B. Atkinson W. R. Bytheway C. J. Copley J. G. Fairclough M. W. Foster M. J. French S. C. Gibson M. F. Grainger J. P. R. Harris R. J. Hawkins F. J. A. Hewitt To OTHER SCHOOLS: J. H. Barker M. J. Dickinson

S. K. D. Hill P. M. Hindle A. N. H. Horsley I. T. Hunter R. D. Ingram T. C. James P. R. Jenner W. E. Jones D. A. W. Joy F. D. Lavender M. Ledger R. A. Martin P. H. Moat J. M. Prosser

J. F. Railton A. W. Raylor A. M. Robson J. A. Shouksmith T. E. H. Smart B. K. Smith M. G. Staveley L. K. Vaigo A. R. Ward D. J. Wightman M. W. Woodruff J. D. G. H. Wreghitt

P. W. Lattimer R. G. Quirk

R. f. Shaw M. C. Thain

ST. OLAVE'S SPEECH DAY PRIZE LIST The Whytehead Memorial Prizes for General Knowledge Prizes : Divinity : Jv : J. G. Fairclough Jv : F. D. Lavender Jiv : C. P. Spencer C. P. Spencer Jiv: P. C. N. Brown Jiii : P. C. N. Brown Ji and Jii : C. J. L. Clarke Jiii : Ji and Jii: C. G. Cummin Handwriting Prizes : Jv : D. Sim The Old Peterite Club Reading A. G. Black Jiv : Prizes : C. J. Batty Jiii : D. L. Brown Jv: Ji and Jii : N. G. Pace M. C. M. Jesper Jiv: K. W. Headlam Form Prizes : Jiii : Ji and Jii : R. W. Clegg JvA : D. J. Wightman JvB: P. G. Adams JvC: T. A. Dukes Music Prizes : JivA : M. C. M. Jesper JivB: W. M. Sessions F. J. A. Hewitt (Piano) JiiiA : M. A. Abel I. T. Parkin (Violin); P. H. JiiiB: R. E. Bryan Moat (Singing) JiiA : J. M. Ruddock JiiB: J. A. Templeman J. E. Ferndale Ji: Art Prizes : D. Sim Jv: P. G. Humpherson Presentation of : Jiv : The Work Shield to Spartans The Rugger Shield to Spartans English Essay Prizes : The Cricket Shield to Etruscans The Cross Country Shield T. E. H. Smart Jv: Spartans J. R. Shannon Jiv: The Boxing Shield to Spartans P. M. Kemp Jiii: The Games Cup to Spartans Ji and Jii : C. R. Barton

ST. OLAVE'S WORK SHIELD, 1955 House

Easter

Christmas

Spartans Thebans Trojans Etruscans

9.55 8.90 8.17 8.92

11.19 10.71 10.57 10.21

Summer 18.16 14.11 14.55 12.72

Total 38.90 33.72 33.29

31.85

As can be seen from the chart, Spartans gained a lead in the Christmas Term, increased it slightly during the Easter Term and romped home in the Summer. Jesper gained 160 points and Wightman also topped the 100 mark.

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INTER-HOUSE SPORTS SHIELD, 1954-55 The shield was won by Spartans. The details are given below ... Football Cross-Country Boxing ... Athletics ... Cricket ... Swimming ...

Spartans ... 10(S)+3(J) 10 ... ... ...

10 5(S-Tie) 2 — 44 —

Thebans — — — — — 7 — 7 —

Etruscans 6 (M) — —

5 (S-Tie) + 6 (M) — 17 —

Trojans —

3 1

3 3(J) — —

10 —

SCOUTING JUNIOR SCHOOL TROOP In common with the Senior School sections of the Group we began the School year by abandoning our Scout hats and adopting the beret. While many mourned the departure of the traditional hat, the changeover has without doubt been for the better. At Christmas we collected a good number of toys and books and took them along to St. Hilda's Garth, a Children's Home that has been re-established during the year in a house adjoining School property. During the Easter and Summer Terms twenty-eight proficiency badges were won, mostly Firefighting, First Aid and Swimming badges, Two inter-patrol competitions were held during the year, Owls winning the first and Hawks the second. Hawks have had a very good year in other directions, putting in a good deal of hard work on Second Class training and proficiency badges. The summer camp this year was held at Ravenswick, by kind permission of Lt.-Col. V. H. Holt. The weather was perfect and the week's programme was carried out without any hitch. A very thorough inspection indeed was carried out by Mr. Blake, Field Cora94

missioner, N. Riding. His report, which included comments on no fewer than forty aspects of camping, concluded with the words, "It is good to see Scouting being applied as it should be applied."

WOLF CUB REPORT At last we have expanded to two full packs. At the moment there are twenty-four Cubs in each pack, and it is anticipated that next term there will be no waiting list at all. During the term the two packs gained one 2nd star, two 1st stars and twenty-nine badges. As we had already a fair sprinkling of stars, the packs may be said to be in a flourishing state. On 25th May, Miss M. Smith, the Assistant District Commissioner for Cubs, visited the Wednesday Pack and presented Mr. Brown with his warrant. She seemed to be quite pleased with us, and is going to visit the Monday Pack during the Christmas Term. Both packs entered teams for the Wolf Cub Sports on 11th June. The Wednesday Pack was 7th and the Monday Pack 12th out of twenty packs. Most of our points were gained by some really scientific wheelbarrow racing, but we did quite well in the other events.

CRICKET Throughout the Summer Term we have had to run ten games each half-holiday to cater for our increased numbers of over 230. Of our six 1st XI matches we won four, lost one and one was cancelled owing to rain. The Middles had a home and away fixture with Gilling Castle and lost both. The Senior House cricket match ended in a tie (74 runs each) and the points were shared between Spartans and Etruscans. We congratulate Ranson, E. M. H., May, A., Moat, P. H., Horsley, A. N. H., and Dukes, T. A., on receiving their Junior School Cricket Colours. The following played for the School XI :—Woodruff, M. W. (Captain), Ranson, E. M. H. (Vice-Captain), May, A., Moat, P. H.,. Horsley, A. N. H., Dukes, T. A., Brown, D. L., Jesper, M. C. M., Sim, D. L. W., Shouksmith, J. A., Smith, P. N. B.; also played :—Adams, P. G. (4), Robson, A. M. (3), and May, M., and Parkin, I. T., once.

ATHLETICS In spite of some very unpleasant weather, we were just able to have standards and complete our programme of heats before Sports Day. Torrential rain made the track extremely spongy on the eve of the sports, but a bold decision to carry on with arrangements was justified by a drying wind and the almost miraculous manoeuvres of several rain storms, which encircled us for most of the afternoon and 95

only converged upon the field as the last spoon was presented. In view of the severe strain placed upon us, results were rather satisfactory, and a fair standard was maintained in all events. Armstrong won the Middle 440 Yards in the best time of the series, and Sessions was credited with a high jump of 3 ft. 10 ins., which is a championship best in the Junior event. Ten boys (three seniors, two middles and five juniors) gained maximum points in the standards. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Ping, and for the first time in over thirty years, Mr. Ping received a spoon, a just reward for handling so many hundreds. The detailed results were as follows :—

ST. OLAVE'S ATHLETIC SPORTS, 19th May, 1955 SENIORS.

880 yds. 1st May, A., 2nd Woodruff, 3rd Hermiston, 4th Fenton. Time: 2 mins. 38.2 secs. 220 yds. 1st Smith, P. N. B., 2nd Moat, 3rd Alexander, 4th Grainger. Time : 31.7 secs. 100 yds. 1st May, M., 2nd Hermiston, 3rd Moat, 4th Smith, B. K Time : 13.5 secs. High Jump. 1st May, M., 2nd May, A., 3rd Headlam, A. M., 4th Sim. Height : 4 ft. 1 in. Long Jump. 1st May, M., 2nd May, A., 3rd Smith, P. N. B., 4th Grainger. Distance : 13 ft. 71 ins. Cricket Ball. 1st Smith, P. N. B., 2nd Woodruff, 3rd Parkin, 4th Horsley. Distance: 63 yds. 2 ft. 4 ins. Relay. 1st Spartans, 2nd Trojans, 3rd Etruscans. Time: 60.8 secs. Consolation. 1st Quirk, 2nd Fletcher. MIDDLES. 440 yds. 1st Armstrong, 2nd Wilkinson, 3rd Middleton, 4th Patchett. Time : 71.2 secs. 220 yds. 1st Abel, 2nd Bruce, R. G., 3rd Humpherson, 4th Wood, R. A. B. Time: 33.5 secs. 80 yds. 1st Patchett, 2nd Abel, 3rd Black, 4th Giddings. Time: 11.2 secs. High Jump. 1st Humpherson, 2nd Wilkinson, 3rd Wood, R. A. B., 4th Tomlinson. Height : 3 ft. 10 ins. Long Jump. 1st Abel, 2nd Black, 3rd Stuttard, 4th Pulleyn. Distance: 12 ft. 3 ins. Cricket Ball : 1st Armstrong, 2nd Patchett, 3rd Holgate, 4th Jesper. Distance : 46 yds. 0 ft. 11 ins. Relay. 1st Spartans, 2nd Etruscans, 3rd Trojans. Time: 63.3 secs. Consolation. 1st Brown, J. R., 2nd Yeadon. JUNIORS. 220 yds. 1st Sessions, 2nd Cloughton, 3rd Headlam, K. W., 4th Barney, P. A. Time : 34.3 secs. 100 yds. 1st Bowling, 2nd Richman, 3rd Richardson, J., 4th Routledge. Time : 15 secs. 50 yds. 1st Sessions, 2nd Bowling, 3rd Richman, 4th Barney, P. A. Time: 7.8 secs. High Jump. 1st Sessions, 2nd Richman, 3rd Lees, 4th Bowling. Height: 3 ft. 10 ins.

Long Jump. 1st Headlam, K. W., 2nd Richardson, J., 3rd Cloughton, 4th Evans. Distance : 11 ft. 5 ins. Cricket Ball. 1st Headlam, K. W., 2nd Richardson, J., 3rd Lees, 4th Bach. Distance: 40 yds. 1 ft. 4 ins. Relay. 1st Spartans, 2nd Trojans, 3rd Thebans. Time: 68.3 secs. Consolation. 1st Semper, 2nd Williams, C. D. H. Points for Shield : Spartans, 203; Trojans, 135; Thebans, 112; Etruscans, 95.

ST. OLAVE'S SWIMMING SPORTS, 1955 Owing to the hot weather during the second half of the term, there was a marked increase over last year in the number of points gained for passing the tests. Spartans and Trojans started the sports slightly ahead of the other Houses, but Thebans soon overhauled them and won the shield very comfortably. Of the seniors, Brisby won two events, whilst Parkin gained one first and two seconds. Bruce, R. G., was the most successful Middle, followed closely by Reiss. Bruce's time for the One Length (Back Stroke) is a new record for the meeting. There were no outstanding Juniors, but the number of entrants was much greater than usual, which is a healthy sign. The Consolation Race produced a real photo finish, and it was impossible to sort out Alexander and Wheeler, who both received a prize. After the sports the shield and spoons were presented by Mrs. Parkin. RESULTS SENIORS.

One Length (Free Style). 1st Parkin, 2nd Copley, 3rd Atkinson, R. B., 4th Hermiston. Time: 15.8 secs. One Length (Back Stroke). 1st Brisby, 2nd Copley, 3rd Fletcher, 4th Robson. Time : 22.3 secs. Two Lengths (Breast Stroke). 1st Hermiston, 2nd Parkin, 3rd Groundwater, 4th Hewitt. Time : 49.5 secs. Dive. 1st Moat, 2nd Parkin, 3rd Fenton, 4th Smith, B. K. Plunge. 1st Brisby, 2nd Headlam, A., 3rd Jenner, 4th Robson. Distance : ins. 41 ft.

MIDDLES.

One Length (Free Style). 1st Bruce, R. G., 2nd Bruce, R. L., 3rd Thain, 4th Burton. Time 16.4 secs. One Length (Back Stroke). 1st Bruce, R. G., 2nd Reiss, 3rd Hardman, 4th Wilkinson. Time : 21.5 secs. Dive. 1st Reiss, 2nd Thain, 3rd Wilkinson, 4th Hardman. Plunge. 1st Burton, 2nd Reiss, 3rd Wilkinson, 4th Toas. Distance : 35 ft. :

JUNIORS.

One Length (Free Style). 1st Bruce, D. S., 2nd Cossins, 3rd Sessions, 4th Headlam, K. W. Time 22.3 secs. Dive. 1st Headlam, K. W., 2nd Routledge, 3rd Smith, R. J. G., 4th Bruce, D. S. Relay. 1st Thebans, 2nd Etruscans, 3rd Spartans. Winners of Shield : Thebans, 71; Spartans, 54; Etruscans, 48; Trojans, 47. Beginners' Breadth : Blackburn. Beginners' Length : Pheasey. Consolation Race : Wheeler and Alexander (dead heat); Bruce. :

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Scouting

Rugby Fixtures, 1955

C.C.F. Notes

Tennis

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The British Ship Adoption Society

The Young Farmers' Club

"Crowner's Quest"

The Head Master's Portrait

Old Peterite News

Editorial

The Careers Room

Prize Presentation

Commemoration, 1955

Valete (July, 1955

The Choir