Oct 1957 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. XLIX

OCTOBER, 1957

No. 346

EDITORIAL Most readers will be familiar with the story of the small child who, on learning of the death of Charles Dickens, asked if Christmas would die too. This typically sentimental legend illustrates the close link in the mind of nineteenth century England between the great novelist and that Victorian idea of Christmas which he had done so much to create. Perhaps some kindred emotion was provoked by the announcement made towards the end of term that Major D. K. Crews was resigning his command of the Combined Cadet Force. Not that any of us really thought that the C.C.F. was doomed to extinction (indeed we have every confidence that under the able guidance of Squadron Leader D. G. Cummin, who succeeds to the Command, it will continue to flourish as successfully and efficiently as ever), but the association of the Corps with Major Crews was so deeply ingrained in our consciousness that, momentarily at any rate, we found it difficult to conceive of the one without the other. Of the wisdom of Major Crews relinquishing this onerous, though to him congenial burden there can, we think, be little doubt. With the growth of the School in recent years the duties of a House Master have become ever more exacting, and it is abundantly clear that a limit must be set to the services, however willingly and wholeheartedly given, which any one master can be allowed to give to our general life outside the class-room. As was to be expected, Major Crews has given up his command regretfully and with reluctance, but none of us can withstand the inexorable pressure of circumstances. Of the great services which Major Crews has rendered to the C.C.F. it is perhaps almost superfluous to talk here. They are familiar and axiomatic to the many generations of Cadets who have passed through his hands since he took over the command on his return to the School in 1946 after a distinguished career of military service during the war. His tireless and infectious enthusiasm, his meticulous efficiency, and his wide military experience—his own war service included, besides the command of an O.C.T.U. at Barmouth, active service with the Sherwood Foresters in Greece, North Africa,

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Editorial ... Obituary The Staff ... Commemoration, 1957 ... ... Old Peterite News Examination Results, 1957 Valete and Salvete School Officers House Notes The Oxford Cup, 1956-1957 ... ... The Chapel The Choir The Library The Curia The Music Society The British Ship Adoption Society Natural History Society The C.C.F. Scouting Shooting Fencing Tennis ... Cricket, 1957 Rugby Fixtures, 1957 Swimming The Boat Club ... The Junior School

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ILLUSTRATIONS R.N. Section Inspection ... D. Kirby Sweeping to Leg ... 1st XI-1957

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MAJOR-GENERAL H. D. FE IAA)

inspecting the R.N. Section at the Annual Inspection, 24th

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the Middle East, and Italy, culminating in the award of the American Bronze Star for an act of heroism in the Italian Campaign—raised the St. Peter's C.C.F. to a pitch of efficiency which was frequently praised by the military authorities of Northern Command and won for us a position of eminence among the contingents of the northern Public Schools. The award, in the Army List of New Year's Honours of 1955, of the M.B.E. to Major Crews for services to the Combined Cadet Force was a tribute which was richly deserved. Another change of which we learned last term was that Mr. A. D. Hart would succeed Mr. L. C. Le Tocq as Chairman of the Debating Society. Mr. Le Tocq has held this office for some eleven years, since he returned to us from war service in 1945, and he too has begun to find that the duties of House Mastership inevitably necessitate some curtailment of the many valuable contributions which he makes to the general life of the School. At the risk of irrelevance, we would pause here to congratulate Mr. Le Tocq on the rapid improvement, under his enthusiastic guidance, of the School Shooting since it was elevated to the status of a major sport. The details of the success of the Shooting Eight are, of course, given elsewhere, and here we must limit ourselves to congratulating Mr. Le Tocq and his team on gaining ninth place in the severe test of the Ashburton Shield Competition. The Head Master has frequently spoken of the great importance which he assigns to the Debating Society as a forum for the intelligent discussion of current questions and for the cultivation of that ability to speak with confidence before an audience which is so valuable in after life—a point of view from which few would dissent and which, incidentally, was strongly supported by Sir James Duff in his Speech Day address. If our Debating Society has reached, as it has, a high peak of excellence and is widely popular with all sections of the School, this is due in large measure to the untiring efforts of Mr. Le Tocq and his deep conviction of the value of the work he was doing. We are grateful to him. One of the factors which contributed to making 1956-57 an

annus mirabilis in the history of the School—a year of success, as the Head Master said in his Annual Report, in everything we had tried to do—was the outstanding season enjoyed by the 1st XI. For its success the XI, though it was by no means a one-man side, owed much to D. Kirby, not only for his notable performances with both bat and ball but also for his brilliant captaincy. We were pleased to read in the holidays of his successes in representative matches at Lord's for Public Schools' sides and of his appearances for Durham in Minor Counties Matches. There can be no doubt that Kirby, who will be with us for yet another season, has a notable cricketing future before him, and we wish him every success in the game he loves so much. 2

OBITUARY MR. B. J. WILSON We regret to record the death, on 14th September, of Mr. B. J. Wilson, the former Yorkshire cricketer, at his home in Harrogate. "Benny", as he was affectionately known to all of us at St. Peter's, had retired from his position as Cricket Coach in July, 1956, after 12 years' loyal service to the School. His kindly disposition and the enthusiasm with which, though he visited us only in the Summer Terms, he identified himself with the School as a whole made him a much loved figure. His passing is deeply regretted by us all.

THE STAFF MR. E. S. JEFFS We congratulate Mr. E. S. Jeffs on his engagement, announced in the Summer Term, to Miss Penfold, the Matron of School House. We offer our best wishes to them both. The following is the formal announcement : Mr. E. S. Jeffs and Miss A. B. Penfold The engagement is announced between Edwin, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jeffs, of Chandlersford, Hampshire, and Audrey, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Penfold, of Roundhay, Leeds.

SCHOOL HOUSE Mr. Jeffs will relinquish his position as House Master of School House in December, at the end of the Christmas Term. His place as House Master will be taken by Mr. A. T. Howat.

MR. J. C. BROWN BROWN—HOLMES. On 10th August, at St. John's Church, South Bank, Middlesbrough, John Christopher Brown to Lydia Margaret Holmes, of Teesville, Middlesbrough.

MR. G. M. SHUTTLEWORTH Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth, M.A., of King's College, Cambridge, joins the Staff in September as Senior Mathematics Master. Mr. Shuttleworth gained his "Blue" at Cambridge for both Cricket and Association Football and has been a regular member of the Corinthian Casuals soccer XI. To Mr. Shuttleworth, who comes to us from Mill Hill, we extend a hearty welcome. 3

COMMEMORATION, 1957 Comment on the Commemoration festivities must inevitably be prefaced by reference to the weather, which can do so much to make or mar the occasion. This year conditions were only moderately favourable; but at any rate we can congratulate ourselves that the usual full programme was not seriously curtailed, and the large gathering of Old Peterites, Parents and friends of the School which pregathered on the Saturday were not disappointed. True, a decisive deluge of rain brought the cricket to an untimely end, depriving us of what might have been an interesting finish to the O.P. match, but the storm was short-lived and, although further cricket was out of the question, we were able to enjoy in comfort the C.C.F. Display which as usual rounded off the proceedings. It is many years now since this effective ending to the afternoon was first introduced, but the event seems to gain in popular appeal as time goes by. Indeed it was the general opinion that this year's Display, under the leadership of Drum Major M. G. Hancock, was the most impressive we have had. We must record our thanks to Hancock for his enthusiasm and the hard work he gave to training the C.C.F. Band to such a high pitch of precision and efficiency. Full details of the O.P. Dinner, the Cricket Match, and the Boat Races are given in the appropriate places in this number of The Peterite, and we will not enlarge on them here except to congratulate the O.P.s in raising enough oarsmen to make possible the largest number of races we have ever had on this occasion—one "Eights" race as well as four "Fours". The School won all the events, their victory in the "Eights" being particularly meritorious since the O.P. crew included several oarsmen who, since leaving School, have achieved considerable distinction in senior rowing. The ceremony of Prize-giving at the Clifton Cinema was performed this year by Sir James Duff, the Warden of the Durham Colleges. The traditional Latin address of welcome was given with dignified distinction by C. W. Jose, our senior Classical scholar, and a novel feature of the occasion was our Guest's acknowledgment of Jose's oration in the same tongue. Sir James' extempore reply, brief but effective, and in impeccable Latin, was much appreciated by the Classicists in the audience. His address after the formal presentation of the prizes was a model of its kind. Sir James salted his sound precept with an engaging wit, and the clarity of his exposition ensured that his words of wisdom were intelligible and interesting to the most immature minds in his audience. Nurtured, as he was, at Winchester, a school which, like St. Peter's, prided itself on its antiquity, Sir James, not unnaturally, had something to say of the value of tradition. Traditions, at any rate if they were good ones, were not comparable with old clothes which had ultimately to be discarded. They were a matter for pride, always provided they were an inspiration to look 4

forward as well as back, as he was sure was the case at St. Peter's. It was, he said, "beautifully obvious from the Head Master's report that this School may be very old—is very old—but it is also up-to-date and looking forward and conscious of the rather difficult and dangerous world in which we are living today." The true worth of our tradition was that it inspired us to look ahead and think new thoughts. Though a Classical scholar himself, Sir James was very far from regretting the over-riding demands for scientists and technologists which were made upon our schools today. In the circumstances of the world today it was inevitable and regrets were useless. But skill in the use of words, which was the essence of a true grammar school education, would never be outmoded. The professions, which were largely manned from schools like our own, needed the mastery of words, the ability to use words "as instruments of precision and not as those terribly blunt instruments which they sometimes were, as dangerous as the blunt instrument in the detective story with which the poor corpse was hacked to death". The purpose of words was "to explain things to people clearly, to persuade people to do what you want them to do, or to believe what you think they ought to believe". This skill in words was no less vital to the scientists, though some, perhaps, were slow to believe it. He rejoiced, therefore, that at St. Peter's our scientists are not specialists pure and simple, and conversely that a real attempt was made to teach the Arts boys what science means and what it stands for in the world. Today nobody was a complete man "unless he had some knowledge both of science and of what the works of man in the past have been". But skill in words, Sir James continued, was not confined to writing. There must be the effective use of them in speech. To persuade and to explain called for a clear and audible use of words, which was not necessarily a matter of formal elocuion or the avoidance of a local accent. He commended strongly the cultivation of a reasonably pleasant and audible pronunciation in the conversation of everyday life. Lastly, Sir James urged boys to follow their natural bent in the choice of their school subjects. It was reasonable for the boy who was a good all-rounder to go for science, since that was the trend today and the country needed scientists. "But if your bent is the other way", he said, "do not thwart it simply to get a better paid position at the outset." "Do not" he continued, "believe that this world will ever be so purely scientific that there will be no room in it for the other kind of training or the other kind of man." It was, he believed, impossible to imagine a world in which the study of man and his works would not produce someone of influence, of power, and of value to his fellow men. A vote of thanks to Sir James Duff for his address was proposed by the Rev. Canon T. H. Tardrew and carried with enthusiasm.

The Commemoration Service on the Sunday morning was, as always, a moving experience. The sermon was preached by the Lord Bishop of Selby, the Rt. Rev. Knyvett. The following was the programme for the three days :FRIDAY, 26th JULY. 11- 0 a.m. School v. Old Peterites Cricket Match. 7-30 p.m. Old Peterite Masonic Lodge Dance. SATURDAY, 27th JULY. 11- 0 a.m. Speeches and presentation of Prizes by Sir James Duff, Warden of the Durham Colleges. 2- 0 p.m. Cricket Match (2nd Day). 2-30 p.m. Boat Races, School v. Old Peterites. 4-30 p.m. Tea. 6- 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". 6-30 p.m. Old Peterite Club Annual General Meeting. 7-30 p.m. Old Peterite Dinner at The School. SUNDAY, 28th JULY. 8-15 a.m. Holy Communion. 11- 0 a.m. Commemoration Service. Preacher : The Rt. Rev. The Lord Bishop of Selby.

THE HEAD MASTER'S REPORT Apart from its review of the work of the School and of activities outside the class-room, the details of which are regularly recorded in The Peterite, the Head Master's annual report, presented on Speech Day, had many interesting comments on the general policy of the School and on some of the problems which today confront St. Peter's, in common with other independent schools. The past year, Mr. Dronfield claimed, had been the most successful we had had for a long time, if not for all time. Nor had the School's success been purely in the academic sphere—though pride of place had to be given to the culminating achievements of 5 Open Scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge and their prelude, the gaining of 6 State Scholarships on the results of the G.C.E. examinations—but in everything we had tried to do. The all-round success of the last year was conclusive evidence that it is easier in the end to develop a habit of general rather than specialised endeavour. "To show the same determination in work as in games," Mr. Dronfield went on, "is more common than some would have us believe, and I have been particularly impressed by the increasing number of boys who are obviously putting this into practice." After referring to the need for constructive use of leisure time the Head Master spoke of narrow specialisation, or, as he put it, "knowing more and more about less and less". "It is said that with both eyes on the necessity for satisfying the demands of highly competitive University entry a boy's outlook must 6

inevitably be narrow. A great deal of this argument is a good example of the danger of arguing from wrong premises. For we do not agree that our boys go from us to a University narrow in outlook." said Mr. Dronfield. "Of approximately 66 boys leaving this term 36 are going to a University, and we are confident that most of these boys have been trained to take a full part in the life of their College and University community. "We try to avoid as much as possible the dangers of superficiality which are always present in any series of lectures where the master does much and the boy little. It is not by such means that mental disciplines are implanted and developed." On the future of public schools, Mr. Dronfield said : "One understands from the Press and other sources that this is now considered to be a political question, but at St. Peter's, and I am sure at every other school which might be affected, we prefer to consider it an educational if not an economic one." "We are certainly not conscious that we are living under a Sword of Damocles which may descend on us at any moment, and in fact we are always prepared to extend still further the completely voluntary association we already have with certain local authorities. Such arrangements are, we feel, to the mutual benefit of ourselves and the authorities concerned. "What we do firmly delieve is that we can only continue to give what we feel to be our best if we are left alone to do so. We seek a continuance of our present independence, not as a licence to do exactly what we please irrespective of outside conditions, but to preserve that liberty which in actual practice would cease immediately we were found to be unworthy to retain it." In his references to our building programme Mr. Dronfield said that the moratorium on building would be lifted during the summer holidays, when they would be building two more classrooms for St. Olave's, a greatly enlarged boathouse (which would include a small pavilion) and two hard tennis courts. "We also have in mind the progressive modernisation of certain portions of our boarding houses, and particularly The Manor. We have received a gift of £1,500 from the Industrial Fund for the Advancement of Scientific Education in Independent Schools, and are also promised an additional £3,000 for equipping two rooms in the science block at present not used for science, and to assist in providing alternative classroom accommodation," he said. Commenting on the academic successes of the year the Head Master drew attention to the fact that the four boys who had gained Open Scholarships in Science had all taken and passed "0" Level Greek in the 5th Form, which was surely an indication that specialisation need not begin before the VIth Form. Nor had we at St.

Peter's been affected by the wave of mediocrity which resulted from the fact that a Local Authority bursary, given on an "A" Level performance, was financially as valuable as a State or University Scholarship, though the danger was tending to disappear because of the increasing difficulty of securing acceptance by a University, especially since the abolition of National Service. The ending of National Service had indeed created new and sometimes unexpected difficulties but he felt that on the whole it was, from the educational point, an advantage. "One point, however", Mr. Dronfield continued, "affects the young man who hitherto has left school and taken his two years National Service as a further training period to fit him for civilian life. Many boys have obtained in that way invaluable experience in leadership, and although I do not deplore the passing of National Service, industry and commerce will I am quite sure have to modify or change their training schemes to meet this new situation. Incidentally the passing of National Service makes it to my mind even more important that a boy should stay at school for the full period, whether he is intending to proceed to a University or not. Any excuse there was for early leaving has disappeared, and the sole criterion should now be whether a boy is able to benefit scholastically or in other ways by remaining at school to eighteen or nineteen."

PRIZE LIST Norman Crombie Memorial Prize - D. Pfluger Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics - C. W. Jose Dean of York's Prizes for Latin Prose : VIth Form - C. W. Jose Below VIth - J. A. Franklin Stephenson Greek Prize D. J. Cook Whytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity : E. W. Trevelyan VIth Form - R. G. Bruce Below VIth Toyne European History Prize - D. B. Irvin - J. R. Peverley The Headmaster's Prize for Mathematics The B.M.A. Medal for Science - G. F. B. Mitchell The Jack Brittain Memorial Prizes for Middle School Essay : R. L. Bywater IVth Forms J. F. Williams Shells J. N. Russell The Frank Pick Prize for Design The Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes : A. H. Crowther VIth Form F. I. Watson Below VIth S. J. S. Wroe The Yorkshire Agricultural Society's Prize H. C. Wright Modern Languages Prize D. J. Oldman Sir Lumley Dodsworth Essay Prize J. F. Franklin Physics Prize D. J. Oldman Chemistry Prize Music Prizes : B. Jones Piano K. Wilson Instrumental R. A. B. Wood Art Prize General Knowledge Prizes : D. J. Oldman VIth Form J. M. Lord Below VIth -

FORM PRIZES Vth Form (Languages) Vth Form (Maths, and Science) Vth Form (English Subjects) IVa IVA IVB IV Modern U. Shell A L. Shell A Shell B -

- J. G. Fairclough - J. A. Franklin - D. L. Brown - D. J. Wilson - P. Collins - R. H. Sykes - T. E. H. Smart - C. L. Brown - M. M. Grainger - J. A. Biggin

PRINCIPAL SUCCESSES, 1956-57 C. W. Jose -

D. J. Oldman

E. C. Sedman

D. T. Sparham

J. R. Peverley

OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS Open Major Scholarship in Classics, Worcester College, Oxford Open Major Scholarship in Natural Sciences, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge Open Major Scholarship in Natural Sciences, Trinity College, Cambridge Open Major Scholarship in Natural Sciences, Christ's College, Cambridge Open Minor Scholarship in Natural Sciences, Christ's College, Cambridge

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS B. W. H. Carter (Classics), C. W. Jose (Classics), D. J. Oldman (Maths. and Science), J. R. Peverley (Maths. and Science), E. C. Sedman (Maths. and Science). D. T. Sparham (Maths. and Science). Eight Major Local Authority Scholarships were gained in the year.

OLD PETERITE NEWS OLD PETERITE COMMEMORATION DINNER, 1957 Following the Annual General Meeting, the Old Peterite Dinner was again held in the School Dining Hall, by kind permission of the , Head Master. There was a good attendance of over a hundred, and a firstclass meal was prepared and served by the School Catering Staff, to whom the best thanks of the Club are due. All the speeches—mostly in lighter vein—were a delight and greatly contributed to a very enjoyable evening. After this successful function there can be no doubt that the School Dining Hall, with its memories for an ever-increasing number of Old Peterites, is the right and proper place to hold the Club's Annual Dinner. Those O.P.s who have not yet experienced it are strongly recommended to do so next year. The time-honoured toast of "The School" was proposed by the President (Mr. H. L. Creer), to which the Head Master responded. 9

"The Club" was proposed by Dr. Hugh Brown, Hon. Secretary for the N.E. Region, and Dr. R. H. Metcalfe, Hon. Secretary for the London District, responded. In addition, it having been announced by the President that it was "the leaving School" Jubilee of the ever present Marcus Clegg, the latter was persuaded to speak impromptu to the pleasure of the company. The following were present :A. J. Isherwood, 1945-56. J. E. B. Annequin, 1942-52. R. N. Johnson, 1947-55. T. A. W. Kettlewell, 1947-55. R. G. Le Pla, 1951-56. T. J. Lewis, 1923-26. G. H. Hamilton Mack, 1917-20. R. F. S. Mervyn, 1924-27. N. J. Magson, 1947-56. J. S. Megginson, 1945-51. R. H. Metcalfe, 1913-18. G. H. Milner, 1922-26. J. R. Moore, 1949-53. J. B. Mortimer, 1941-50. F. W. B. Pacey, 1921-27. J. D. Poole, 1946-51. J. M. Raylor, 1947-52. A. G. Reynolds, 1934-44. K. H. Rhodes, 1914-20. J. N. Roe, 1948-51. M. H. T. Roy, 1897-1903. D. T. Rumfitt, 1930-39. R. M. Scarth, 1950-56. C. S. Shepherd, 1936-45. J. R. Shirtcliffe, 1950-55. G. D. Smith, 1935-42. A. E. Simpson, 1947-52. M. I. H. Sproulle, 1935-38. D. A. Stabler, 1945-54. R. M. Stork, 1945-54. W. A. Stratton, 1935-45. C. W. Thompson, 1948-53. D. W. Thompson, 1939-46. E. H. N. Turner, 1947-56. C. M. Ward, 1943-53. 0. C. Wetherell, 1945-55. R. D. Wheatley, 1948-54. E. E. Wildsmith, 1919-23. D. Wilkinson, 1949-56. T. Wilkinson, 1946-53. R. N. Worsley, 1951-56. J. J. You11, 1943-52. The Headmaster. L. Burgess. E. S. Jeffs. D. K. Crews. A. Craven. R. F. Harding. A. T. Howat. A. W. Ping. The Head of School.

S. M. Badham, 1950-56. J. H. Baines, 1945-54. J. M. Bannister, 1941-44. N. J. Bell, 1951-56. P. J. Blincoe, 1942-51. W. D. Blackburn, 1922-31. R. G. Bough, 1947-55. R. Bower, 1935-38. H. Brown, 1940-44. H. C. Bulmer, 1950-54. R. D. Burdass, 1945-55. T. H. Burdon, 1926-33. A. P. Buttrum, 1944-50. N. M. W. Carr, 1948-54. C. I. Chadwick, 1953-56. K. G. Chilman, 1907-18. R. T. Clark, 1944-53. M. T. Clegg, 1897-1907. J. W. Coates, 1945-55. A. A. Collins, 1916-23. R. I. Collinson, 1946-55. H. L. Creer, 1893-98. R. Crowe, 1945-54. M. I. Daniel, 1942-49. D. P. Davison, 1939-41. E. A. K. Denison, 1936-46. J. A. Easten, 1881-90. D. G. Eccles, 1942-49. C. C. Fairweather, 1919-22. F. Fearnside, 1922-27. M. D. Fish, 1948-56. D. I. Fletcher, 1944-52. G. D. Gardner, 1946-54. G. F. Glasson, 1945-52. J. M. Graham, 1938-49. B. A. C. Gray, 1915-21. G. P. Gray, 1946-51. N. J. Green, 1943-46. M. Hallas, 1943-47. M. A. Handler, 1951-56. J. A. Hanson, 1918-21. G. M. Herring, 1944-49. R. M. Hick, 1945-54. D. C. Holmes, 1945-54. D. A. Hopkins, 1940-48. J. C. Houghton, 1934-36. C. D. Hunter, 1944-50. W. G. Huntley, 1938-43. W. R. Ibberson, 1949-54.

OLD PETERITE LODGE DINNER DANCE With the kind co-operation of the Head Master the Annual "Ladies Night" and Dinner Dance of the Old Peterite Masonic Lodge was held this year on Friday, 26th July, as part of the School Commemoration celebrations. The Merchant Taylors' Hall in Aldwark was obtained and proved a most attractive setting for a very enjoyable evening. The Dinner Dance was open to Old Peterites who are not members of the Lodge, and there was an attendance of some 70 O.P.s with their ladies. The Reception began at 7-30 p.m. with Dinner at 8-0, and Dancing to Derek Dunning's Band followed from 9-15 p.m. to 1-0 a.m. It is hoped that this feature of the School Commemoration will prove an attractive annual event.

O.P. LONDON DINNER The London Dinner will be held at Brown's Hotel on Wednesday, 6th November. Members of the Club who have not received details before the beginning of November and who wish to attend should communicate with the London Secretary, Dr. R. H. Metcalfe, St. James' Hospital, Ousley Road, Balham, S.W.12.

O.P. CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 1957 The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held at the School on Saturday, 27th July. The President (Mr. H. L. Creer) was in the Chair and there was an attendance of 75 members which fully justified the decision to hold the Annual General Meeting on the Saturday evening of Commemoration. The enthusiasm for debate was most encouraging.

It was unanimously agreed in recognition of his devoted services for so many years to the Club to elect Mr. K. H. Rhodes to be an additional Vice-President. Messrs. A. A. Collins and W. G. Huntley were re-elected to serve for a further term of 3 years on the General Committee and Messrs. T. H. Burdon, L. Burgess, K. G. Chilman, D. C. Holmes, J. M. Raylor and M. I. H. Sproule were elected to the Committee for a further term of 3 years. It was reported that the response by O.P.s to give careers talks at the School had been disappointing and any O.P. who was prepared

to give a talk was urged to communicate with the Careers Master (Mr. K. G. Coulthard) at the School. The meeting approved the design for the manufacture of an additional O.P. tie more suitable for business use, i.e., the School Arms (without shield surround) in silver and gold on a dark blue background. An announcement as to the purchase thereof and also the O.P. machine-indented blazer buttons will appear in the next issue of The Peterite. It was decided that it should be proposed to the Board of Governors that in future the Club's co-opted representative on the Board should be appointed for terms of 3 years. Accordingly, Brigadier C. C. Fairweather was invited to serve for a further period of 3 years. It was agreed that the Club should allocate initially, out of its funds, the sum of £100 with which to institute a School Benevolent Fund to be used in cases of necessity at the discretion of the Chairman of the General Committee (The Head Master) and the Hon. Secretary, subject to account to the Annual General Meeting. After a somewhat acrimonious discussion it was decided that members travelling to York for meetings of the General Committee should be re-imbursed their 2nd class return rail fare in order to ensure that the Committee should be fully representative of all age groups and regions. The Head Master reported that the School Building Appeal had made little progress during the past year, and any Old Peterite with any bright idea which might help is asked to communicate it to any member of the General Committee. GENERAL COMMITTEE The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday, 14th December, at 5 o'clock. Any member who has any suggestion to make for the consideration of the Committee is asked to send it to the Hon. Secretary (T. J. Lewis, Chebula, Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire) not later than the 30th November.

ITEMS BIRTHDAY HONOURS In the Queen's Birthday Honours announced on 13th June, there appears in the Foreign Office List the award of the C.B.E. to A. G. Elliot-Smith (St. Peter's 1914-18). Elliot-Smith was lately Head Master of Victoria College, Cairo. We congratulate him on his distinction.

D. G. S. JESPER D. G. S. Jesper (1949-53) obtained the highest marks in the April examination of the Institute of Civil Engineers and was in consequence awarded the Bayliss Prize. Jesper is a student civil engineer under the Chief Civil Engineer of the North Eastern Region of British Railways. * * * C. H. LEWIS The recent achievements in Athletics of C. H. Lewis (1947-55), who was Head of the School in his last year, will be of interest to Old Peterites. Lewis, who was Captain of School Athletics, 1954/55, was awarded his County Cap and represented Cheshire in the 100 yards event at the Inter-County Championships held at the White City, London, at Whitsun, 1957. He has again been capped by R.A.F. Maintenance Command and throughout the season was captain of the successful R.A.F. Station, Bridgnorth, team which on 28th August at Uxbridge won the Royal Air Force Inter-Station Championships for the King George V Trophy, Lewis himself winning the 220 yards. His civilian club is Liverpool Harriers for which he has successfully appeared whenever his Service commitments have permitted.

THE REV. P. E. LORD (1878-1885) In the last number of The Peterite we recorded the receipt by the School of a legacy of £300 under the terms of the will of Mrs. W. E. M. Lord, widow of the Rev. P. E. Lord (O.P.). We have received a letter from Dr. A. H. Turner, of Wrexham (St. Peter's, 1897-1901), drawing attention to the fact that our note omitted to mention that the Rev. P. E. Lord, besides being an Old Peterite, was also on the Staff as Classics Master at the close of the century.

BIRTHS BORDER.—On 14th May, 1957, at Baghdad Hospital, Baghdad, to Joan, wife of Alan Porteous Border, a daughter (Janette Helen). [School House, 193944.] EASTWOOD.—On 21st July, 1957, at the Middlesex Hospital, W.1, to Edith (nee Scott), wife of Major Boris J. Eastwood, O.B.E., R.A.S.C., of 25 Devonshire Place, London, W.1, a daughter. [School House, 1930-36.] GREGORY.—On 2nd June, 1957, at the Middlesex Hospital, to Sheila (nee Gladwin) and Vincent Boyes Gregory, a daughter (Juliet Anne). [Temple, 1939-46; Staff, 1953-56.] PING.—On 25th September, 1957, at the Jessop Hospital, Sheffield, to Carol (nee Holmstrom), wife of Hugh Wentworth Ping, a son, [The Rise, 1932-42.]

MARRIAGES HAWKINS—FENTON. At Clifton Parish Church, York, on Saturday, 1st June, 1957, between Raymond, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hawkins, of Clifton, York, and Joan Marion, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fenton, of Hull Road, York. [The Rise, 1947-51.] OXBY-PARKER—TIBBETTS. John Hilary, only son of The Rev. Canon and Mrs. D. Oxby-Parker, of Acomb Vicarage, York, and Barbara Ellen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tibbetts, of Kidlington, Oxon., at St. Mary's Church, Kidlington, on 24th August, 1957. [1944-1947.] VARLEY—WILLIAMS. On 22nd June, 1957, at St. Martin's Church, Ashton-on-Mersey, Keith, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Varley, of York, to Marlene Clare, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Williams, of Sale, Cheshire. [School House, 1950-55.] BLINCOE—REID. On 14th September, 1957, Lieut. Peter John Blincoe, to Joy Henrietta Reid. [1942-51.] BAKER—ROSS. On 7th September, 1957, Peter Justin Baker, son of Mrs. Baker and the late Mr. H. H. Baker, to Elspeth Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Ross. [1945-50.]

ENGAGEMENTS HUDSON—HELLEWELL. The engagement is announced between Geoffrey Brian, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hudson, of 444 Acklam Road, Acklam, Middlesbrough, and Ann, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Hellewell, of Tunstall House, Tunstall, Lancs. [School House, 1948-53.] MARCH—BATY. The engagement is announced between Gordon Richard Alfred, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. March, of "Larchwood", Stocksfield-on-Tyne, Northumberland, and Joan Leslie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baty, of "West Newton", Cheviot View, Ponteland, Northumberland. [1945-50.] KENDELL—JENNINGS. The engagement is announced between Anthony Martin, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kendell, of Holbeck Rise, 21 Holbeck Road, Scarborough, and Marjorie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jennings, of 22 Granville Road, Timperley, Cheshire. [The Grove, 1943-49.] SIMPSON—TULLY. The engagement is announced between David Thomas, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Simpson, of Ingmanthorpe Grange, Wetherby, Yorkshire, and Katherine Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. W. S. C. Tully, C.B.E., and Mrs. Tully, of The Old Vicarage, Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire. [The Rise, 1947-51.]

EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1957 STATE SCHOLARSHIPS The following awards were gained on the results of the Oxford and Cambridge G.C.E. Examination at "S" level:— J. F. Franklin—State Scholarship (Mathematics for Science, Physics and Chemistry). T. M. Jenkinson—State Scholarship (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). A. C. Wilson—State Scholarship (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics and Physics). LOCAL AUTHORITY AWARDS '

YORK CITY.

C. J. Partridge—Major Scholarship in Science. G. Plester—Major Scholarship in Science. J. N. Russell—Major Scholarship in Science. NORTH RIDING.

T. Chilman—Major Scholarship in Science. T. M. Jenkinson—Major Scholarship in Science. D. R. Holt—Major Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics. W. J. Macdonald—Major Bursary in Science. K. Wilson—Major Bursary in Science. S. J. S. Wroe—Major Bursary in Geography and Chemistry. WEST RIDING.

G. F. B. Mitchell—Major Bursary in Science. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SHCOOLS EXAMINATION BOARD. GENERAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, JULY, 1957. "A" AND "S" LEVELS Cook, D. J. (Latin, Greek, Ancient History). Layfield, T. D. J. (Latin, Greek). Baines, P. J. M. (French, English, Art). Bellwood, P. L. (English, History). Bradford, R. N. (French, German, English). Dronfield, P. J. (French, Mathematics for Science). High, R. L.* (French—Distinction, English). Howard, W. M. (Latin, Ancient History, French). Irvin, D. B.* (English—Distinction, History). Kershaw, M. J. (English, History). Kirby, D.* (French, German). Morris, P. A. (English, History). Pfluger, D.* (English, History). Purse, H. R. L. (History). Richards, W. N. (English). Stanton, M. P.* (French, German). Trevelyan, E. W.* (English, History). Unwin, H. W. H. (History). Watson, F. F. (Geography). Woolley, C. J. (History). Wright, H. C. (French—Distinction, German). Wroe, S. J. S.* (Geography, Chemistry). Brown, K.* (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Physics). Bywater, M. L.* (Mathematics for Science, Physics). Hancock, M. G. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics). Holt, D. R. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Physics—Distinction). Knapton, J. J. F. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Physics). Procter, D. R. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Physics). Sabben-Clare, T. E. H.* (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Physics).

Stephenson, T. G. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics). Sykes, M. G. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Physics). Wilson, A. C. (Mathematics, Higher Mathematics—Distinction, Physics— Distinction). Anderson, D. (Physics). Baxter, R. (Mathematics for Science). Beresford, D. N. L. (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Brewin, J. D. (Physics, Chemistry). Brocklebank, D. N. (Physics, Chemistry). Chilman, T.* (Mathematics for Science—Distinction, Physics, Chemistry —Distinction). Clough, C. R.* (Mathematics for Science, Physics). Franklin, J. F. (Mathematics for ScienceDistinction, Physics—Distinction, Chemistry—Distinction). Gosling, K.* (Mathematics for Science, Physics—Distinction, Chemistry— Distinction). Gregory, C. B. M. (Mathematics for Science). Jenkinson, T. M.* (Physics—Distinction, Chemistry—Distinction, Biology). Macdonald, W. I. (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Michell, G. F. B.* (Physics, Chemistry—Distinction). Parry, D. C. (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry). Partridge, C. J.* (Mathematics for Science, Physics—Distinction, Chemistry —Distinction). Piercy, T. (Chemistry). Plester, G. V.* (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry—Distinction). Ridley, I. N. (Mathematics for Science, Physics). Robbins-Jones, T. J. (Mathematics for Science, Physics). Russell, J. N. (Physics, Chemistry—Distinction, Biology). Stones, D. I. (Mathematics for Science, Physics). Stubbs, A. C. (Mathematics for Science). Sutcliffe, A. 0. (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry). Welsh, M. (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry). Wilson, K.* (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry—Distinction). I Wood, C. D. M. (Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry). * After a name indicates a pass in the optional General Paper. ORDINARY LEVEL Atkinson, D. S. (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, German, General Science). Barton, N. R. (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Art). Best, A. D. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Brown, D. L. (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Coulson, D. E. (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Fairclough, J. G. (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Hanson, J. N. (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Hawkins, R. J. (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, Greek, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Lavender, F. D. (English Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, General Science.

Mitchell, W. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Sim, D. L. W. (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). Turnbull, D. R. (Latin, Additional Mathematics). Watson, F. I. (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, German, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science). Wightman, D. J. (English Language, English Literature, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). Barrett, A. R. (English Language, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics). Evans, R. L. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Franklin, J. A. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Fraser, B. M. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Garbutt, M. G. A. (English Language, English Literature, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Gough, C. E. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics). Groundwater, C. W. A. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Hemsley, C. J. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Hodgson, R. A. (English Language, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Ibberson, C. D. (Englsh Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics). Lord, J. McD. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics). Mathews, J. B. (English Language, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Art). Middleton, J. F. (Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Art). Moore, N. F. (English Language, English Literature, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Oldham, M. K. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Art). Rhodes, J. J. (English Language, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Shearsmith, B. D. (English Language, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) Smith, J. M. (English Language, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Sykes, H. V. (Elementary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Art). Vaigo, L. K. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Wainwright, C. B. (English Language, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Young, N. M. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry).

Baker, S. D. (English Language, English Literature, General Science). Beaumont, F. C. (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). Beevers, D. J. (English Language, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics), Bytheway, W. R. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). Charnley, J. M. (English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). Cormack, G. R. (English Literature, Elementary Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). Dalkin, W. R. (English Literature, Physics-with-Chemistry). Dimmey, F. H. (English Literature, Physics-with-Chemistry). Jones, B. (English Language, English Literature, Elementary Mathematics). Ledger, M. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physicswith-Chemistry). Mackay, L. H. K. (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). Pacitto, G. A. (English Language, English Literature, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). Prosser, J. M. (English Language, Geography, Latin, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). Robinson, J. B. (English Language, English Literature, History, General Science). Steward, H. D. C. (English Language, English Literature, History, French, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics-withChemistry). Webster, P. R. (English Language, English Literature, Physics-withChemistry, Art). Beachell, J. M. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). Botterill, J. S. (English Literature, General Science, Art). Brooks, R. F. (French, Elementary Mathematics, General Science, Art). Brown, R. H. (English Language, English Literature, French, Physics-withChemistry). Craven, B. W. A. (English Language, Elementary Mathematics, General Science, Art). Dornan, P. A. (Physics-with-Chemistry). Etherington, J. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, Elementary Mathematics). Fox, J. D. (Art). Gibson, W. (English Literature, General Science). Giddings, M. P. (History). Hick, J. K. (English Literature, Geography, General Science). Hobson, S. S. (English Language, General Science, Art). Hopkinson, R. C. (English Literature, Geography, Art). Ibberson, J. S. (English Literature, Physics-with-Chemistry). Leach, R. (Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry). Macpherson, D. G. (Art). Montague, W. E. (English Literature, Geography, French, Elementary Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). Newbigging, S. H. (English Language, English Literature, History, Physics-with-Chemistry). Peacock, R. W. (Geography, Art). Quin, J. B. (English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, Elementary Mathematics, General Science). Stewart, E. G. (Art). Storey, D. (English Language, Elementary Mathematics).

Swain, M. L. (Elementary Mathematics). Thomas, C. L. (Physics-with-Chemistry, Art). Trollope, R. R. (English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, General Science). ALTERNATIVE ORDINARY LEVEL The following members of the VIth Form passed the new Alt. "0" Paper on "The Economic Structure of England" :Baxter, R., Beresford, D. N. L., Chilman, T., Dronfield, P. J., Gosling, K., Hall, A. G., Jenkinson, T. M., Kershaw, M. J., Knapton, J. J. F., Quickfall, C. J., Robbins-Jones, T. J., Sabben-Clare, T. E. H., Unwin, H. W. H., Wilson, M. B., Wroe, S. J. S.

VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (JULY, 1957) THE GROVE D. Huger. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1946). School Monitor. Head of School. Head of The Grove. Chapel Monitor, 1955-56. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "A" Level, 1956, "0" Level, 1954. Chapel Committee. Games Committee. Debating Society Committee. Editor of "The Peterite". Member of Curia. Chairman, 1956. School Orchestra, 1951-57. Choir, 1955-56. Colts XV, 1952. Colours, 1953. 1st XV, 1953-54-55-56-57. Colours, 1953-57. "A" XV, 1953. 1st XI Hockey, 1953-54-56-57. Colours, 1953-57. Captain and Cap, 1956-57. Yorkshire Schoolboys' Trial, 1956. Yorkshire Schoolboys' Hockey XI, 1957. 2nd XI, 1957. Colours, 1957. Goodburn Cup, 1955. York Cross-Country Youth Team and award, 1956. Squash V and Colours, 1956-57. Warranted Assistant Scout Master. Queen's Scout, 1955. T. G. Stephenson. 1951-57. School Monitor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Games Committee. Debating Society Committee. Colts XV, 1953-54-55. Colours, 1953-54. Captain, 1954-55. 1st XV, 1955-56-57. Colours, 1955-57. Cap, 195657. Durham County Schoolboys' XV, 1956-57. 2nd IV, 1955-56. Colours, 1955. 1st IV, 1957. Colours, 1st VIII. P.O. i/c R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. P.O. Exam. 1st Class Shot. Efficiency Badge. G. V. Plester. 1951-57. House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. York City Major Scholarship, 1957. Science Society Committee. 2nd XV, 1956-57. 1st VIII, 1957. 2nd IV Colours. Chess Team, 1955-57. Sgt. in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency. Advanced Proficiency. Marksman. Efficiency Badge. H. W. H. Unwin. 1952-57. House Monitor. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1957. 3rd XV, 1955-56. 2nd XV, 1956-57. Chess Team, 1953-57. Sgt. 2 i/c Basic Section, C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R.A. Exam., Part I. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. C. J. Quickfall. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Choir, 1949-54. Science Society Committee. Lifesaving Medallion. Cert. "A", Part I. P.O. Exam., 1957. 2 i/c R.N. Basic Section. Queen's Scout. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. C. J. Copley. 1955-57 (St. Olave's, 1950). Upper Shell A. Natural History Society. 2nd Class Scout. J. J. F. Knapton. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). Lower VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. School Play, 1955. Colts XI, 1955. Captain and Colours, 1955. Colts XV, 1955. Colours, 1955. 1st XI, 1956-57. Colours, 1956-57. 1st XV, 1956-57. Colours, 1956-57. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Proficiency, 1957. Cert. "A". 1st Class Shot. Efficiency Badge.

J. R. Maxwell. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). Transitus Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. Games Committee. Colts XV, 1955. Colours, 1955. 2nd XV, 1956. Captain, 1956. 1st VIII Shooting, 1955-56-57. Captain, 1957. 2nd XI Hockey, 1957. L/Sgt. in Weapon Training Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman. Individual Shot Cup, 1957. D. C. Parry. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Chapel Committee. Colts XI, 1955. 2nd XI Hockey, 1957. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. P.O. Exam. 2 i/c New Recruits. 1st Class Shot. M. P. Stanton. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1956. Member of Curia. L/Cpl. in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman. MANOR

J. R. Peverley. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). School Monitor. Head of Manor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. State Scholarship, 1956. Minor Open Scholarship to Christ's College, Cambridge, 1956. Library Monitor. Member of Curia. 2nd Shooting Colours, 1956. 1st VIII Minor Colours, 1956-57. Bisley Major Colours, 1956-57. 16th in the "Schools' Hundred" Competition. Bisley, 1956-57. Vice-Captain of Shooting, 1957. Chess Team, 1957. L/Sgt. i/c Shooting in C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. C. J. Woolley. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). House Monitor. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Chess Team, 1957. 3rd XV, 1955-56. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. D. N. Brocklebank. 1952-57. House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Member of Curia. Young Farmers' Club Committee. Played for Colts XV, 1953. Played for Colts XI, 1954. 2nd XV, 1954. 1st XV, 1955-56-57. Colours, 1955-56-57. 2nd XI Hockey, 1955. 1st XI Hockey, 1956-57. Colours, 1956-57. Played for 1st XI, 1957. Hull and East Riding Schoolboys XV, 1956. School Tennis Team, 1956. R.N. Section. Leading Seaman Exam., 1956. Cert. "A", Part I, 1953. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. M. B. Wilson. 1954-57. House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Debating Society Committee. School Play, 1955. Colts XV, 1954. 2nd XV, 1955. Colours, 1955. 1st XV, 1956. Cap, 1956. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1954. 3rd IV, 1956. 2nd IV Colours, 1956. 2nd IV, 1957. Colours, 1957. 1st VIII, 1957. Cpl. in Army Section. i/c Weapon Training. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Signals Classification. Efficiency. Marksman. M. L. Bywater. 1954-57. House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Chairman of Young Farmers' Club, 195556-57. Member of Curia. School Play, 1955. Colts, XV, 1954. 1st XV, 1956. Colours, and Cap, 1956. 2nd IV, 1956-57. Colours, 1956-57. 1st VIII, 1957. L/Bbr. R.A. Detachment. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman. C. B. M. Gregory. 1952-57. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Young Farmers' Club Committee, 1954-57. Vice-Chairman, 1955-57. Chairman, 1957. School Play, 1954. Leading Seaman in R.N. Section. N.C.O. i/c Naval Base No. 2. A.B. Leading Seaman and P.O. Exams. Quartermaster Course, Clyde, 1956. Efficiency Badge. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. D. R. Procter. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Choir. Music Society Committee. 3rd IV, 1957. 2nd IV Colours. Sgt. in C.C.F. i/c Signals Platoon. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Signals Classification. Morse Badge. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

J. D. Brewin. 1953-57. Transitus Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1957. 5th IV, 1957. A.B. in R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. P.O. Exam. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. B. W. A. Craven. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. A.B. in R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Leading Seaman Exam. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. J. Etherington. 1953-57. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Award of Merit and Bar, Bronze Medallion and Bar. Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. .22 1st Class Shot. .303 Marksman. Efficiency Badge. A. May. 1955-57 (St. Olave's, 1952). Shell B. Colts XI, 1957. Basic Section B. R.A.F. M. May. 1955-57 (St. Olave's, 1952). Shell B. Colts XI, 1957. Basic Section •B. R.A.F. I. N. Ridley. 1952-57. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1957. Colts XV, 1952-53. Played for Colts XI, 1953. 2nd XV, 1956-57. Colours, 1957. 2nd XI, 1956-57. 1st XI Hockey, 1956. Colours, 1956. Leading Seaman, Naval Section. A.B., Leading Seaman and P.O. Exams. Basic Section N.C.O. Cert. "A", Part I. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. C. D. M. Wood. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B., Naval Section. Leading Seaman Exam. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. QUEEN'S C. R. Clough. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1946). Temple, 1951-52. School Monitor. Head of Queen's. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Secretary of Debating Society. Secretary of Science Society. Secretary of Tennis. Library Monitor. C.Q.M.S. of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Asst. Sigs. Instr. Signals Classification. Morse Instr. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. P. A. Crane. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). Temple, 1951-53. House Monitor. L.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. 3rd XV, 1956. 2nd XI, 1955-56. Played for 1st XI, 1956. Cpl. in Army Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. D. R. Holt. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). Temple, 1951-53. House Monitor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. N. Riding Major Scholarship, 1957. Debating Society Committee. Chapel Committee. Queen's Scout. Asst. Scoutmaster. Warranted. R. A. Elliott. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1951). Transitus Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. Chess Team, 1956-57. Senior Scout. E. G. Stewart. 1953-57. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. M. L. Swain. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1951). V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Played for Colts XV, 1955. 3rd XV, 1956. Colts XI, 1956. 2nd XI, 1957. Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. THE RISE D. J. Oldman. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). Vice-Head of School. Head of Rise. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. State Scholarship, 1956. Major Open Scholarship to St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, 1957. Editor of "The Peterite". Member of Curia. Secretary, 1956. Games Committee Secretary. Debating Society Committee. Library Monitor. School Play, 1953. Colts XV, 1953-54. 2nd XV, 1955-56. Colours, 1956. Queen's Scout. Asst. Scoutmaster Warranted.

C. W. Jose. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). School Monitor. Upper VI Classics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1953; "A" Level, 1955. State Scholarship, 1956. Classics Open Scholarship to Worcester College, Oxford, 1957. Member of Curia. Secretary, 1956. Library Monitor. School Play, 1955. 3rd IV Cox, 1956. 2nd IV Colours, 1956. Secretary of Boat Club, 1957. C.P.O. i/c C.C.F., 1957. P.O. Exam., 1955. Leading Seaman Exam., 1954. Cert. "A", Part I. A. C. Stubbs. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1946). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1957. Games Committee. Colts XV, 1952-53. 2nd XV, 1954. 1st XV, 1955-56. Colours, 195556. 3rd IV, 1956. 1st IV, 1957. Colours, 1957. 1st VIII, 1957. 2nd VIII Minor Shooting Colours, 1953. 1st VIII Shooting, 1954-55-56-57. Colours, 1955-56-57. Sgt. i/c R.A.F. Basic Section. N.C.O. i/c R.A.F. Instruction. Cert. "A", Part I. Advanced Proficiency. Marksman. M. G. Sykes. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). House Monitor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Qualifying Exam. for Mechanical Science Tripos, Cambridge, 1957. Member of Curia. Debating Society Committee. Choir, 1955-57. Acting Assistant Scoutmaster. Sgt. in R.A.F. Section. Advanced Proficiency. Cert. "A", Part I. Marksman. Efficiency Badge. G. F. B. Mitchell. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, .1956. W. Riding Major Bursary, 1957. Natural History Society Committee. Member of Curia. Colts XV, 1954. Played for 1st XV, 1955. 2nd XV, 1955-56. Colours, 1956. "A" XV, 1956. 2nd XI Hockey, 1956-57. Colts XI, 1954. 1st XI, 1955-56. Colours, 1955-56. Captain of 2nd XI, 1957. Played for 1st V Squash, 1956. Chess Team, 1955-57. Leading Seaman in R.N. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. P.O. Exam. 1st Class Shot. Efficiency Badge. W. N. Richards. 1952-57. House Monitor. Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Member of Curia. Library Monitor. 2nd XI Hockey, 1955. 1st XI Hockey Colours, 1956-57. 2nd XV, 1957. Sgt. i/c Army Training Platoon. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Art Exam., Part I. 1st Class Shot. M. G. Hancock. 1952-57. House Monitor. Upper VI Mathematics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Member of Curia. Music Society Committee. Record Librarian. School Play, Orchestra, 1954-57. Choir, 1952-57. Fencing Team, 1954-55-56-57. Colours, 1954-57. 3rd IV, 1957. 2nd IV Colours, 1957. Cpl. in R.A.F. Section, i/c Stores. Band, 1954-57. Drum Major, 1957. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. 1st Class Shot. E. W. Trevelyan. 1952-57. U.VI from St. Olave's. House Monitor. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1956. Cpl. in C.C.F., R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency. School Play, 1952-53-54-55. Choir, 1952-54-56. Librarian. Music Society Member. Choral Society. Debating Society Member. General Knowledge Prize ((Below VI), 1955. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1956-57. 1st Class Shot. D. Anderson. 1954-57. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. School Orchestra, 1956-57. Senior Colts, 1954. 2nd XV, 1956. 4th IV, 1957. Fencing Team, 1955-56-57. Colours, 1957. R.L.S.S. Awards, 1954-57. R.N. Section. P.O. Exam. Recruit N.C.O. Cert. "A", Part I. Signal Classification. Band, 1954-57. Bugle Proficiency. Bugle Leader. Marksman. G. P. Burden. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). Upper VI Art. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Entry to Royal School of Art. Choir, 1949-57. Music Society Committee. Choral Society Secretary. 3rd IV, 1956. 2nd IV Colours, 1956. 1st IV, 1957. Colours, 1957. Winner of Hobbies Cap, 1953-54-55. Leading Seaman 2 i/c R.N. Section. Yeoman of Signals. P.O. Exam. Cert. "A", Part I. Efficiency Badge.

R. T. Burdon. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). Transitus Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. 2nd XI Hockey, 1957. Colts XI, 1955-56. 1st XI, 1957. Colours, 1957. Cert. "A", Part I. Leading Seaman Exam. 2nd Class Shot. J. F. Franklin. 1952-57. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. State Scholarship, 1957. Leading Seaman Exam. Cert. "A" Part I. P.O. Exam. i/c Rodney Division. 2nd Class Shot. R. L. High. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1950). Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1956. 1st VIII (Country Life), 1956-57. Colours, 1957. Cpl. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency. Marksman. R. R. Trollope. 1953-57. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Cadet in Army Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. D. R. Turnball. 1953-57. Va . G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. L/Cpl., R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency. Efficiency. 1st Class Shot. F. F. Watson. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Choir, 1954-57. Chapel Committee. Music Society Committee. School Play, 1954. Leading Seaman Exam. Cert. "A", Part I. Band, 1957. Efficiency. Marksman. S. J. S. Wroe. 1952-57. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. N. Riding Major Bursary, 1957. Choir, 1955-57. School Play, 1953. Young Farmers' Club Treasurer, 1956. Natural History Society Treasurer, 1956-57. 3rd XV, 1955. 2nd XV, 1956. 1st XV, 1957. Colours, 1957. Queen's Scout, A.S.M. Senior Scouts, 1957. SCHOOL HOUSE T. J. Robbins-Jones. 1951-57. School Monitor. Head of School House. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1957. Games Committee. Colts XV, 1953. Colours, 1953. Played for 1st XV, 1954. 1st XI Hockey, 1957. Colours and Cap, 1957. Yorkshire Schoolboy Trials, 1957. Cpl. in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency. 1st Class Shot. A. G. Hall. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Science Society Committee. Chapel Committee. Member of Curia. Choir, 1955-57. 3rd XV, 1956. 4th IV, 1957. Leading Seaman Exam. i/c Nelson Division. Cert. "A", Part I. P.O. Exam. Efficiency. Marksman. L. T. Beaumont. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). Transitus Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. Colts XV, 1955. 1st XV, 1956. Colours, 1956. "A" XV, 1956. Colts XV, 1955. 2nd XI, 1957. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency, 1957. Efficiency. 1st Class Shot. J. F. Middleton. 1954-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Colts XV, 1955-56. 3rd XV, 1956-57. Colts XI, 1955. Colts Colours, 1956. 1st XI, 1956-57. Colours, 1956-57. Cap, 1957. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency. Efficiency. Marksman. N. F. Moore. 1954-57. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Cadet in Army Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 2nd Class Shot. T. D. L. Rice. 1953-57. Transitus Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. Cpl. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot. 1956-57. Lower Shell A. Bronze Medallion R.L.S.S. J. G. Saunders. P. R. Webster. 1954-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). VB. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. N. M. Young. 1955-57. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957 Cert. "A". Proficiency. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section.

TEMPLE M. Welsh. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). School Monitor. Head of Temple. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. Games Committee. Colts XV, 1953. Colours, 1953. 1st XV, 1954-55-56. Cap, 1955-56. Vice-Captain, 1955. Captain, 1956. 1st IV Colours, 195556-57. Captain of Boats, 1957. Flt./Sgt. i/c R.A.F. Section. Proficiency. Marksman. P. A. Morris. 1951-57 (St. Olave's, 1947). House Monitor. Upper VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1955. Debating Society Committee. Member of Curia; Chairman, 1956; Secretary, 1957. Assistant Librarian, 1957. School Play, 1955. Fencing Team, 1954-5556-57. Colours, 1955 and 1957. Captain, 1956-57. Yorkshire Sabre Championship, 1957. S.S.M., i/c Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency. Marksman. K. Wilson. 1952-57 (St. Olave's, 1950). House Monitor. Lower VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. N. Riding Major Bursary, 1957. Orchestra, 1952-57. Music Society Committee. Cadet, Army Section. Cert. "A", Part II. 2nd Class Shot. P. J. M. Baines. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). Lower VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. Choir, 1952-56. Cadet, Signal Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Signal Classification. Band. 1st Class Shot. R. H. Brown. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Band. 1st Class Shot. D. Storey. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Colts XV, 1956. Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 2nd Class Shot. J. N. Russell. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1950). Lower VI. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. York City Major Scholarship, 1957. Fencing Team, 1955-56. Senior Scouts.

SALVETE (MAY, 1957) THE MANOR A. J. De Mulder. Upper Shell A.

SCHOOL OFFICERS Summer Term, 1957 D. PFLUGER SCHOOL MONITORS : Head of The Grove: D. PFLUGER Head of The Manor: J. R. PEVERLEY Head of Queen's House: C. R. CLOUGH Head of The Rise: D. J. OLDMAN Head of School House: T. J. ROBBINS-JONES Head of Temple: M. WELSH Chapel Monitor: D. KIRBY T. G. STEPHENSON C. W. JOSE HEAD OF SCHOOL

HOUSE MONITORS : P. L. BELLWOOD, G. V. PLESTER, H. W. H. UNWIN, C. J. QUICKFALL. The Manor: D. N. BROCKLEBANK, M. L. BYWATER, C. B. M. GREGORY, D. R. PROCTER, M. B. WILSON, C. J. WOOLLEY. Queen's House: J. A. BYGATE, T. CHILMAN, P. A. CRANE. W. R. HOLT, K. A. HOPPER. The Rise: M. G. HANCOCK, D. B. IRVIN, G. F. B. MITCHELL, W. N. RICHARDS, A. C. STUBBS, M. G. SYKES. School House: R. BAXTER, B. C. R. BUTLER, A. G. HALL, D. ROBINSON, D. I. STONES, D. A. WILSON. Temple: K. GOSLING, J. V. LITTLEWOOD, P. A. MORRIS, A. 0. SUTCLIFFE, K. WILSON. The Grove:

GAMES CAPTAINS : Captain of Cricket: D. KIRBY Captain of Boats: M. WELSH Captain of Shooting: J. R. MAXWELL Captain of Squash: D. KIRBY Captain of Fencing: P. A. MORRIS

EDITORS OF "THE PETERITE" C. R. CLOUGH, W. J. OLDMAN. D. PFLUGER.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE The great success of the School this year in all activities, both academic and sporting, has been reflected in the activities of the Grove. Again we have enjoyed a highly successful term and thereby passed yet another milestone in the history of the House. Perhaps the climax of the term was the winning of the Hobbies Cup by A. G. Black, who with others of the Junior Common Room devoted much of their time to the training of pigeons. In the realm of sport this term again we have been fortunate. A Junior House team, which reached the cricket final with the support of only one regular Senior Colts team player, deserves the highest praise. The Senior team was successful once again and passed to the final with the loss of only one wicket. Unfortunately the lack of match practice was made manifect in the final, when L. H. K. Mackay and A. Gomersall saved the day—the star batsmen failing, as they are wont on such occasions. D. Kirby's captaincy assured us of the cup and also the Oxford Cup. We do congratulate D. Kirby on his great season as Captain of the School XI, and also J. J. F. Knapton and P. B. Burbidge, the wicket-keeper—pace-bowler combination which has dismissed many a player this season. The 2nd XI players, D. Pfluger and T. D. J. Layfield, performed regularly, and on occasions with some success. 25

Tennis and Swimming were our two major disasters this term, and we must commiserate with P. L. Bellwood who trained his swimming team so conscientiously. Shooting became the greatest source of "pots" this term. J. R. Maxwell, the Captain of Shooting, won the Individual Shot Cup, and S. H. Newbigging won his Bisley Colours. M. W. Territt must be praised for his accuracy in securing the Cadet Cup, and so also must all those responsible for the combined effort which won the House Aggregate Cup. We have here a short note concerning the fines, extracted on unmarked kit. The monitors, affectionately known to some as the Grove C.I.D., wish to make it clear that the money is not embezzled —at least not until after it leaves their possession. While the watchword is finance, we would like to express our deep concern at the subtle methods of extraction employed by Mr. B. H. Holbeche from boys for the embellishment fund. His efforts in this line seem to be as enthusiastic as his great encouragement of our House activities. Finally to those leaving, we should like to extend our appreciation of all their efforts whether successful or not. We wish them all they would wish themselves, and hope they will return, even if it is only just to say "the old place seems to be going to the dogs".

THE MANOR This term we bade farewell to our Matron, Mrs. Charlton, and welcomed her successor, Miss Vowler, who, we hope, will enjoy her work and life in the Manor. We also welcome De Mulder, a new addition to our overworked squad of juniors, and it is notable that he very quickly became "one of us". Manor contributions to School teams have been quite good. A. McCallum was awarded his 1st XI cap, while Brocklebank and I. N. Ridley played for the 2nd XI, the former finding life there easier than in the first. The unbeaten Colts side included the May brothers and Rudd. In School boating we were represented by Wilson, M. L. Bywater, Procter, Gregory, and Brewin. Wilson and Bywater had the distinction of being in the first crew of one of the new eights, while Procter was in the third four and has been filling his study with trophies of their victories. Manor also had a considerable share in the School's success in the Ashburton, as Peverley, Lennox, and Lowley were in the VIII. Lennox, incidentally, seems to have proved a natural pistol-shooting expert. So much for School sporting activities; events nearer home were not so successful. We did not reach the final in either Junior or Senior cricket. The Juniors, with a score of 172, normally a substantial one in a House match, lost to Grove by one wicket. Rudd made 58 and Dunn 33; Dunn also took 5 wickets. The Seniors also lost by one wicket, though at one stage it did look as if we could win. Dunn, who has had a good season, made 21 and took the wickets of two members of the 1st XI. In the House Leagues we finished second. 26

In swimming, unfortunately, we found ourselves very weak in the Junior events. In the Seniors, Gibson, and in the Intermediates, I. T. Parkin (a much improved swimmer) and Hill, did well. Shooting was lost literally by a hair's breadth, one group just failing to make inch, but the team shot well and House colours were awarded to Lennox, Lowley, and F. N. Parkin. For a good many members of the House the term has been dominated by examinations, and we carried off a reasonable share of prizes—Peverley, R. L. Bywater, R. H. Sykes, Smart, and R. A. B. Wood being winners. Towards the end of term, however, many members of the House found other occupations, such as gardening, painting rugger posts, playing yard cricket (though this flourished, as usual, all through the term), visiting events at the York Festival, helping at the Yorkshire Show, drinking coffee, and listening to "Housewives Choice". It would not be correct to omit mention of the efforts of the Manor songsters, who practised with enthusiasm, were much praised by the adjudicator, gave a rousing performance— and ended up last in the House competition. A very valuable activity which is quietly pursued is training for lifesaving. Clark and A. McCallum have done very well to be awarded Instructors' Certificates, and lesser awards were won by Hewitt, Hill, Jenner, Ainley, and I. T. Parkin. On the last Sunday of term Mr. Craine gave a light musical evening which many of the House enjoyed. As usual at this time of year we are having heavy losses, and say good-bye with our best wishes, and gratitude for much help in the House, to the whole monitorial body (Peverley, Woolley, Brocklebank, M. L. Bywater, Gregory, Procter, and Wilson), I. N. Ridley, C. D. M. Wood, Brewin, Craven, Etherington, Thomas, A. May and M. May.

QUEEN'S At the beginning of the term we welcomed Bygate to the Monitor's Study, appointed B. Jones Director of Music, and Hopper as Captain of Tennis and Cricket. The first competitive event of the term was not by any standards a success. In spite of Horsley's efforts as Captain, the Junior cricket team lost by ten wickets to School House. Since the first week a section of the House had been rehearsing for the Music Competition, and it says much for Jones that he was able to stand these assaults on his musical senses. It was entirely due to him that the House did so well; he faced the strongest musical opposition from his own team. We finished fourth in the Fernie Cup, which was truly amazing considering that the team took the wrong route and a considerable time. Cpl. Crane handled the drill squad, and was subsequently promoted L /Sgt. The Senior Cricket was a little more creditable than the Junior, the defeat by Rise being of not quite the same magnitude. House Shooting is perhaps best forgotten. Suffice to say that it would have fared better had more members of the House been able to shoot. 27

Now a general word about sporting personalities. First an apology. It would appear that no mention was made in the last issue of D. L. Slade's being awarded his House Colours. As he has pointed out, that is not good enough. We offer our sincere apologies. Before writing this present note a most careful check was made, and this revealed the award of four new House Colours, namely, Beresford, Barton, Swain, and Jesper. Hopper, Jesper, Swain, and Dale were in the second eleven, and Bygate opened many an innings for the first. Beresford pulled strings in the Boat Club and was awarded his first four coxing colours. Lastly we must not omit news of a most unusual career. Crane had the unique experience of playing for two seasons on first game then moving to second game. He cannot understand what has happened to talent spotting in the School. House Tennis was a great success. Training on a popular nightcap the team won the Cup without losing a single match. K. A. Hopper was later appointed Captain of the School side which was to play the Staff, but unfortunately the match was cancelled because of bad weather. Jones and Anfield both played in the School Concert at the end of term, and Barton inundated a classroom with objects from his military collection during the Hobbies Exhibition. Pigeons in the same room were reported to have found the proximity of so many moths exhilarating. On Speech Day we found four members of the House on the Prize List : Crowther had won the Reading Prize, Jones the Piano, Lord General Knowledge (below the VI), and Fairclough the Vth Form Language Prize. At Speech Day too we heard of a past member of the House, M. T. Carter, who had rowed for his college. Lastly the Swimming Sports. Crane, the Captain, no doubt inspired by Hollywood's latest release, Moby Dick, won the plunge, and the House was able to win a private competition with the other Day House finishing fifth. And the end of a term and a year was upon us. We say goodbye to many, but our strongest sentiments are for those who remain to perpetuate the life recorded in these notes.

THE RISE Looking back on this term, the climax of a most successful year, it is amazing to see how many committees, societies, teams and high offices are staffed, managed, and run by members of the Rise. This was perhaps best demonstrated at Commemoration when we heard Jose read the Latin address, and in the subsequent prize-giving saw a good half of the prizes collected by Risites. In the afternoon nearly a dozen members of the House represented the School in the various sporting events and finally at the close of the day we were amazed and delighted by "Hancock's Half-Hour" ! 28

As a totally unexpected and unprecedented event, pride of place must be taken by the winning of the Fernie Cup by Jose and his band of amateur commandos. It is most fitting that in his last year in command of the C.C.F., Mr. Crews should have the pleasure of seeing this cup in his own House. The sporting record of the House must by reason of its length be little more than documentary. The Junior Cricket cup is back once more, and the Senior event only just eluded us, as last year, a final with Grove proving our downfall. Irvin, Wroe and Burdon played a large part in the success of the 1st XI, and Hopkinson's fast and furious bowling kept him always on the fringe of, if not not actually in, this illustrious team. Mitchell, this year, appeared as a Gentleman rather than a Player and so captained the 2nd XI. The Senor Colts and the Junior House team were almost identical and Ranson is to be congratulated on playing such a major part for both. With Jose as Secretary of Boats, Stubbs and Burden in the 1st IV and Mathews, Hancock and Partridge in the ever-victorious 3rd IV, it seems difficult to explain the lack of boating cups in the House, but the crew are nevertheless to be congratulated. It should also be mentioned that the "Omega" crew, "the absolute end", was virtually sponsored, manned, and finally disbanded by members of the Rise. It is to be hoped that this tradition will be maintained by those Risites requiring a peaceful Summer term. Our shooting team surprised everybody including themselves by outshooting the School marksmen and winning the Shooting Cup. Fencing, Swimming, and Tennis did not furnish us with any cups but this does not detract from the enthusiasm of the captains and teams who took part. Work is not usually a popular activity in School life, but nevertheless the number of prizes gained on Speech Day showed that some work must have been done by someone somewhere, even if not actually caught at it. Somewhat in the nature of a Stop-press is the news that Wilson and Franklin have both won State Scholarships and that Wroe has a North Riding bursary. We offer them our heartiest congratulations. Coming to the end of yet another School year we must thank those who have taken a lead in House affairs. We thank Brown for attending to our musical education, Irvin for seeing to our literary needs, and in particular, Richards, for the hard work he has put into his Bible Reading classes which have stayed well-supported throughout the year. This term our list of leavers is longer than ever; the Head of the House and all the monitors except Irvin, who takes over the task of leadership next year, are going, and the passing of many of the best and most influential of the Seniors will leave a. gap that will be hard to fill. We wish them every success in their future

careers. 29

SCHOOL HOUSE The outstanding event of the term was the announcement of Mr. Jeffs' engagement to our Matron, Miss Penfold. This is the second such announcement in the past four terms, and we must congratulate them both on following Mr. Gregory's good example. We wish them all that they would wish themselves for the future. To return to the more commonplace of House events we must first congratulate Stones and Wilson on being appointed House Monitors. Wilson started the term by retiring to hospital to have his appendix removed, but fortunately he was back in circulation again in ten days. When he did return, however, he was unable to do any boating and was thus deprived of his place in the 2nd IV. Our only other representative in the first four crews was Hall in the fourth IV. Our greatest sporting success came on the last day of term when we won the Kazerooni (Swimming) Cup for the first time since 1942. It was a very creditable effort on the part of the whole team, but special mention ought to be made of Hodgson and Robinson, G. P., both of whom won three events. Robinson was subsequently awarded his Junior House Colours. Baxter should have been well satisfied with this reward for his enthusiasm and the hard work he put into getting his team together. The House was well represented in the School cricket teams. Macpherson, and Robinson, D., and Middleton gained their 1st XI Colours, and Middleton also his Cap. Beaumont, L. T., kept wicket for the 2nd XI most of the season and spent much spare time looking after cricket gear. Robinson, J. B., turned out occasionally for the Senior Colts, and Dukes, Priestley and Alderson played for the Junior Colts. Despite this bevy of cricketing stars, the Senior House team lost to Grove in the semi-final, and the Junior House team were narrowly defeated by Rise. The House continues to have the best "League" Cricket team and with it they retained the Burton Cup. The shooting of the House this year has been exceptional, with three of the Bisley VIII and two others, Hodgson and Hide going down to Bisley. Butler, Baxter and Garbutt were awarded their Colours, and Butler is to be congratulated on coming 1 1 th in the Schools Hundred. In the small bore shooting again we did well, and in a closely fought competition we were placed 2nd. In the tennis we reached the final (as we have done for the past three years), but lost to Queen's. As a result of his captaincy of Tennis, and also of House rugger, Robbins-Jones was awarded his much deserved House Colours. The Fernie Cup provided everyone with a strenuous but pleasant afternoon. Most of the team spent some time in the river, and the sight of Beaumont, L. T., and Yunibandhu wading waist-deep in water towing the assault craft behind them was a morale booster for the most faded spirits. At the end of the afternoon, the Fernie Cup had left our shelves for those of the Rise. 30

Hall and Stones conducted the House into 2nd place in the InterHouse Singing Competition. This is an unusually high place for School House in this competition, and now that this has been achieved we might have hopes in the future of winning it. Finally we must say goodbye to all those who are leaving. We thank them for all that they have done for the House, and wish them all the very best of luck in the future.

TEMPLE When we returned this term we found that the sole remaining partner of the firm of Messrs. Sedman and Sparham Ltd. had forsaken is for Vickers-Armstrong. We hope that Sparham will have every success in the future. Sedman is to be congratulated on his gaining a National Service Commission in the technical branch of the Royal Air Force. We hope that it will not be too long before we hear of the firm's being revived by the junior partners. Wilson, K., was our new monitor, and the musical enthusiasm of the School's fiddling genius urged the House to victory in the Singing Competition. The other pot that returned to our shelves was the Fencing Cup, which Russell managed to retrieve from Queen's for us, in the final round. The Captain will now be able to face his predecessor again. The cricket was ably run by Littlewood, and we put up our best performance for years, in both Senior and Junior matches, although we were up against some of the stiffest opposition in the School. Woodruff gained his Colts colours this season. In the swimming too there was immense enthusiasm, even if the final result does not really justify the tremendous amount of effort put into it by Crowe and his amphibians. While on the subject of swimming, we might mention the Fernie Cup. We lost, but everyone on the exercise threw themselves into, or in the case of our canoeist, were thrown into it, in the best commando tradition. It is noticeable that the three new Queen's Scouts, who will represent the School at the World Jamboree, Steel, Smith, J.M., and Best, are all Templars. Now to the rest of the sporting events. Queen's won the Tennis Cup without losing a game. We played Queen's. Sutcliffe shot well, but the House lost. Welsh and Baines whiled away the summer trying to make bigger and better puddles in the river. Wilson, K., the reigning violin champion, and Brisby supported the School Orchestra, and the former won the instrumental prize. Smith, J. M., played a piano solo in the July Music Festival. 31

In the Hobbies Exhibition, Temple produced a large number of high quality exhibits, the most spectacular being a guitar by Gosling out of wood, and radios by Brining and Harrison out of parts. Many of the House's hobbies were, for one reason and another, not exhibited. It is now the turn of the leavers, Welsh, Morris, Wilson, K., Baines, Storey, and Brown, R. H., to be dealt with. Welsh's hearty figure will no longer fill study 4. We shall miss his leadership on both the rugger field and the river. The less said about Morris the better. Wilson, K.s voice will no longer ring through the House. No more will Baines' clarinet be heard warbling in Study 2. No longer will Storey's beaming countenance brighten the monitors days. No more will Brown, R. H. But not for long will the House remain silent. Soon will be heard the patter of tiny feet, and the dulcet call from Study 3, "JUNIOR !" We wish both those leaving and those remaining all the best for the future, and on behalf of the leavers may we re-echo the words of Welsh's farewell speech, and thank Mr. Rhodes, "The Father of the House", for all the happy years we have spent in Temple. If we may quote Virgil : "In freta dum fluvii current, dum montibus umbrae Lustrabunt convexa, polus dum sidera pascet, Semper honos nomenque tuum laudesque manebunt." (Aeneid, I., 607-609)

THE OXFORD CUP, 1956-57 The following are the detailed

The cup was won by The Grove. 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

—

20 — 20 — — — 20 —

— 10 — —

10 5 10 5 10 10 5 5

— 5 — — — —

5 — — — — — —

180

— — — — — — — — — — — — 10 10

Rise

School House Temple

— — 10 — 10 10 —

— 10 — — 20 — — — — 10

—

5 —

— —

THE CHAPEL The outstanding events of the term in Chapel have been the Sung Communion Services on Ascension Day and St. Peter's Day, and, of course, the Commemoration Service on the last Sunday morning of term. It has been very encouraging to find a continued increase in the number of Communicants and particularly that more members of the School are coming to the week-day celebrations. We are most grateful to the Bishop of Selby, who preached at the Commemoration Service, and to the Reverend Lionel Griffith, an Old Peterite, and the Reverend R. L. H. Lloyd, Rector of Bishopthorpe, who also came to preach during the term. The School is now affiliated to Toc H, so that boys who are leaving may have the chance of hearing something of its work. On 23rd July Mr. Alec Churcher, the Schools and Service Secretary of Toc H, came to give an introductory talk to the Sixth Forms. Thesz notes cannot end without a word of warm appreciation to D. Kirby for his admirable work as Chapel Monitor throughout the year; and to the large number of monitors who have served so regularly and efficiently at the Altar.

N.K.-W.

CHAPEL ACCOUNTS, 1956-57 Expenditure.

Receipts. s. d. 46 2 3 Balance (29.9.56) Collections to 30.6.57 ... 324 11 4 ... 10 0 0 Grant from School

Wafers, Candles, etc. ... British Legion (Wreath) Communicant Manuals ... Printing Carol Service (half share) ... ... St. Stephen's Children's Home ... ... Godfrey Walker Home ... Sherwood College, India Balance (30.6.57)

£380 13

s. d. 6 16 11 2 0 0 8 3 6 16

17 18 11 17 18 11 25 0 0

93 18 ... 286 15

3 4

£380 13

Notes: (1) Of the balance on 30th June, 1957, £25 18s. I ld. is earmarked for the Chapel Furnishing Fund. (2) The extra sum of £38 7s. Od. has been received from Chapel Collections since 30th June.

ALLOCATION OF CHAPEL COLLECTIONS At a meeting of the Chapel Committee on 21st July the following donations were agreed :— Chapel Furnishing Fund, £15; Friends of York Minster, £3 3s. Od. (corporate membership); York Minster Appeal, £10; York Diocesan Board of Finance (for Quota Fund), £10; Family Service Unit (York), £15; Training of the Ministry (York Diocese), £35; Church Army, £10; Royal

School of Church Music, £5; Historic Churches Preservation Trust, £5; Universities' Mission to Central Africa, £20; Missions to Seamen, £10. Imperial Cancer Research Fund, £25; St. Dunstan's, £10; British Empire Leprosy Relief Association, £20; British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association, £10; York and District Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society, £5; Sunshine Fund for Blind Babies and Children, £10; Cheshire Homes, £20; British Epilepsy Association, £5; National Spastics Society, £10. People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, £10; Royal National Life-Boat Institution, £5; National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, £15; Pearson's Fresh Air Fund, £5. This sum of £288 3s. Od. was in addition to the three donations made in the course of the year.

THE CHOIR Even the best-regulated families have their crises; and at the beginning of term the Choir was faced with an acute shortage of trebles; somehow, however, Mr. Waine overcame this difficulty and the Summer Term, reaping the fruit of the previous two terms' work, proved to be one of successful effort : in addition to two choral communions the following music was sung :Anthems: This joyful Eastertide—Old Dutch.

Services:

The Strife is o'er—Vulpius. 0 how amiable—Vaughan-Williams. All the ends of the world—Boyce. Come Holy Ghost—Attwood. Call to remembrance—Farrant. Give us the wings of faith—Bullock. Jesu, joy of man's desiring—Bach. How lovely are thy dwellings—Brahms. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat—Stanford Te Deum in B flat—Stanford (arr. Lang). Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D minor—Walmisley.

Three dates were outstanding in the Choir's diary. The Ripon Festival is reported in full elsewhere; but for half the Choir probably the most memorable event is their visit, on 2nd June, to the village of Thorganby, where, at the invitation of Sir John DunningtonJefferson, we sang a selection of our favourite music, whilst Mr. Waine amply showed his ability and ingenuity on the simple village organ. We would especially like to thank all those who were responsible for the absolutely magnificent tea which followed; we only hope we earned it. Owing to our various commitments the anuual outing to Scarborough had to be shortened, and many people wondered in advance whether it was worth going if we did not set off until 12-30 p.m.; but all fears were proved unfounded and the perfect weather, careful arrangements and excellent tea combined to make this one of the most successful Choir Outings ever. 34

Commemoration, the consummation of the whole year, was also extremely good this year : most enjoyed the almost lyrical Brahms' anthem and everybody remarked how the combined choir and congregation's rendering of Stanford's Te Deum succeeded. It only remains for me to thank all those who are leaving the Choir for their help. E.W.T.

THE RIPON FESTIVAL, 1957 On hearing that the annual outing to Scarborough would be restored this year—much to the joy of the trebles and the satisfaction of the Choir's stalwart backbenchers—we regarded the Ripon Festival with more enthusiasm than last year. So on the 6th June we went to the quiet city of Ripon for the second Northern Schools' Festival arranged by the Royal School of Church Music. This is a counterpart of festivals held elsewhere in the United Kingdom in the Cathedrals of Canterbury, Gloucester and Birmingham and the School Chapels of Harrow, Marlborough and Lancing. The day's proceedings started rather badly as the coach arrived an hour late. However, the Choir's spirits, having been dampened by a cloudburst, were fully restored by the time we arrived outside the Cathedral at Ripon, twenty-five minutes late. Luckily Mr. Waine had travelled by car and so was able to start the practice for the rest of the choirs promptly. The practice, thus rudely interrupted by our entrance, proceeded, and Mr. Waine, supported by Mr. Dakers, on the organ, patiently moulded the six choirs into one. The Service began at four o'clock and took the form of Evensong, including three anthems. I can say, on behalf of the whole Choir, how impressed we were by the high standard of singing, the whole Cathedral reverberating with the glorious trains of the music. In his warm address of welcome, the Dean of Ripon reminded us of the value of our choral singing in worship. The standard of singing was much higher than last year, possibly because this year the service was held in the Choir and not in the Nave. Consequently we experienced a much greater sense of unity. The highest praise should be extended to Mr. Lionel Dakers, the Cathedral organist, who played for us with his usual zeal. Although this is only the second Northern Schools' Festival of the R.S.C.M., about 200 voices from the choirs of St. Peter's, Giggleswick, Rishworth, Ashville College, York College and Queen Margaret's School attended. We hope that more choirs from northern Public Schools will join us next year. F.F.W. 35

THE LIBRARY Very considerable additions to the Library were made in the course of the term, notably in the English and Classics sections. A valuable acquisition in the latter department was "Documents in Mycenean Greek", a work of major importance in which the authors, Ventris and Chadwick, propound their epoch-marking interpretation of the Linear B scripts of the Cnossus and Pylos finds which have defied decipherment for half a century. Much useful work was done by the Library Monitors, in particular by D. J. Oldman and C. W. Jose, who completed the re-classification and consequent re-numbering of the History, Science and Classics sections. The annual stock-taking was done at the end of the term. It was gratifying that this revealed a comparatively insignificant loss of books, of which most, indeed, have already been recovered. The decision to name the Library "The Toyne Library" was made public by the Head Master at Speech Day. Mr. Toyne inaugurated the present Library in 1927, and it is fitting, we think, that its title should perpetuate the name of a popular and well-remembered Head Master.

THE CURIA This term, owing to the G.C.E. examinations, were were only able to have two meetings, and we must thank the Domestic Bursar for the excellent refreshments provided at both. At the first meeting the Head Master gave a most interesting talk on his impressions of South Africa gained during his visit in the Easter Term. He spoke of the many difficulties which faced the Union and in particular of the colour problem. Apartheid, the Head Master explained, was in theory the segregation of two races which were equal but had essentially different ways of life; in practice, however, it meant the domination of a master race. We were interested to hear that public opinion in South Africa fully endorsed our intervention in Suez and regretted that the military operations had not been carried to their logical conclusion. The second meeting of the term was held at Mr. Waine's home, where he gave a piano recital. Among the works he played were Beethoven's "Sonata in D minor, opus 31, number 2", "Rhapsody" by Brahms, Thomas Field's "Nocturne, number 5 in B flat", "Nocturne in E flat" by Chopin, "Nocturne in E flat" by Gabriel Faure, Chopin's "Berceuse", and "Sous le Palmier" by Albeniz. The performance was most moving. We were indeed grateful to Mr. Waine. TONY MORRIS. 36

THE MUSIC SOCIETY T. M. Jenkinson has been elected Honorary Secretary for the coming year.

JULY FESTIVAL Our "July Festival" was started in 1946 and this year followed established precedent. The first concert was given by members of the School; the second, by members of the staff and friends. But there was inevitably some blurring of the outlines and the first concert overflowed somewhat into the second, so that the large audience on Thursday found themselves looking at the familiar faces of three trumpeters and five percussionists from the School. The first concert followed the usual plan. Soloists up and down the School played pieces they had learned during the term and offered at the prize competition earlier that week. It was good to see and hear that the younger members of the School are coming forward to take the places of those who are leaving. Of the latter, we shall be sorry to lose K. Wilson's fine violin playing, RobbinsJones's sensitive touch and Hancock's mature piano style; of the former, J. R. Precious, F. J. A. Hewitt and J. M. Smith made their debut as pianists, and I. S. T. Dutton as a trumpeter, whose tonequality and accuracy others would do well to copy. The orchestra showed how much their ability to hold the attention of the audience has improved since they last played at a concert. The Glee Club, under the enthusiastic direction of K. Brown, showed how some members of the Choir enjoy singing together out of hours. To the second concert we were glad to welcome the Madrigal Group of the Leeds Philharmonic Society's Training Choir, the "Young Phil". We were most grateful to them for showing the opportunity that exists for boys to continue with their singing when they have left school. They showed refinement and zest in their singing of the Pearsall Madrigals, and if, in the battle against solo piano and percussion in Lambert's "Rio Grande" their voices were too few and too light for a satisfactory balance, they were to a certain extent carrying out the composer's direction that the chorus was "only a part of the work and no more important than, say, the piano part". Looking back on the concert there were pleasant memories of Bizet's unjustly neglected piano duet, "Jeux d'enfants", of Mr. Ockenden's fine interpretation of the Vaughan-Williams Songs of Travel, of a delightfully cool and well-styled Chopin Nocturne, and of a trio (J. J. F. Knapton, A. McCallum and J. J. Reah) of brilliant trumpet tone. But most of all people have remembered the crisp, accurate and intentionally amusing playing of the percussion quintet (B. Jones, J. R. Anfield, K. Brown, E. W. Trevelyan, M. G. Hancock) in "Rio Grande". From the first rehearsal, when, faut de mieux, they tapped their rhythms with fingers and pencils on the desks of the music room, to the performance when they displayed to the full all the resources 37

of xylophone, glockenspiel, triangle, castenets, small cow bell, tambourine, side drum, tenor drum, tom-tom, Chinese block, cymbals, Turkish crash, bass drum, timpani and tam-tam (alias the dinner gong from St. Catherine's), they showed a will to overcome the real difficulties of their parts and a cheerful determination to enter into the spirit of the work. Long after the details of the concert have faded into oblivion, their part will be remembered. We would like to thank, in conclusion, all the visitors for their enthusiastic and splendid help with the concert. F.W. THE RECORD LIBRARY As has been usual, the Record Library has flourished this term. Many people have been using the gramophone and borrowing records over the weekend. The Library now possesses forty-five long-playing records, the last four of which were acquired this term. The first arrival was Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra followed by Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. This has proved popular among the people who enjoy the more highbrow type of music. Later on in the term another of Tchaikovsky's works was acquired, namely his "1812 Festival Overture" and "Caprice Italien". The "1812 Overture" is a special recording, as it follows the original scoring with a cannon. Also this version includes a brass band and bells. This proved to be the most popular record of the four new ones. It has been out every weekend and was the first down on the list for the holidays. The last record is a replacement of the "Rio Grande" by Constant Lambert and also includes his "Horoscope" and Walton's "Façade". Since last Easter, long-playing records have been allowed to be taken home for the holidays. Lastly, we must thank K. Brown, who has kindly lent us eight long-playing records of Gilbert and Sullivan operas during the last term, namely "The Gondoliers", "The Mikado", "The Pirates of Penzance" and "lolanthe". They have been much appreciated by all. J.G.S.

HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION, 1957 The House Singing Competition was held in Big Hall on Tuesday, 21st May, with Professor J. R. Denny, of Leeds University, as adjudicator. Professor Denny has an accumulated authority in the School, having adjudicated on previous occasions, and while the principles of adjudication at most competitions are seldom revealed to the majority of us, no one had the temerity to disagree, at least openly, with his decision. Temple was placed first and Queen's second. 38

Grove started with the part song "Never weather-beaten sail", by Thomas Campian; their tone was pleasant, although they did not seem in all respects sure of themselves. Queen's followed with "When Laura smiles", by Philip Rosseter, and School House, again with an even performance of "Never weather-beaten sail". Rise, Temple and Manor all sang "Cupid plague thee !", by John Ford. Rise ran into some difficulties with balance of tone, which seemed to derive from their lack of suitable voices capable of carrying the upper parts. Temple gave a distinguished performance. In the unison song, School House and Grove both sang a setting of "Cargoes", by Balfour Gardiner, while Rise, Temple and Queen's sang "Drake's Drum". Of these, Temple and Queen's both gave good performances; Rise, in the course of a vigorous rendering, did not rely entirely on the music to secure their effect, although it is not known what impression this left on the adjudicator. Manor's choice was the only unison song free from any nautical flavour; they sang an arrangement of an aria by J. S. Bach. Their performance gave pleasure, although it was perhaps lessened by a tendency to miss entries, somewhat damaging to the character of the music. The general standard of the singing was, as the several speakers remarked, undoubtedly high. Temple were placed first in both categories, with School House and Queen's second respectively in the part song and in the unison. The individual marks were :-

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

Class I 82 80 79 74 85 86

Class II

Total

Place

73 73 85 81 77 88

155 153 164 155 162 174

6 2 4

3 1

R.M.N.M.

THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY As will be seen from the summary given at the end of this note, voyage 7 of the "Clan Stewart" has taken her round the world. When term began the ship was already loading in Australian ports and she arrived in Britain in early May. It was very unfortunate that her call at Hull lasted only a few hours, and that, together with petrol rationing, prevented our visiting her. At the time of writing, voyage 8 is in progress, and on 3rd July the ship called at Dakar, outward bound for Beira. We are indebted to Capt. Graham for a very interesting account of the voyage, and especially for notes on the passage of the Panama 39

Canal—not a common event for a Clan ship. Some extracts are given below. The homeward cargo from Australia provides a very interesting sample of our imports from the Commonwealth : 3,000 tons zinc concentrates (from Port Pirie); over 23,000 bales of wool (the "Clan Stewart" served the wool sales of the season at Brisbane); and 35,000 cartons of canned goods—fruit, meats and fish (mostly from Sydney)— a total of over 8,400 tons. The ports of discharge were Dunkirk (mostly wool and mineral sand); Hull (wool and sheepskins); Antwerp (wool and mineral sand); Bremen (wool); Liverpool (canned goods and mineral sand); Avonmouth (zinc concentrates, millet and canary seed); Glasgow (canned goods and mineral sand). Capt. Graham's summary of the Australian and homeward sections of the voyage reads :"The passage from Beira was made via the S. tip of Madagascar and then direct to the entrance to the Spencer Gulf. The passage across was made in fine weather, and I have never known the Australian Bight to be so peaceful. The concentrates loaded at Port Pirie are in powder form and are loaded by the ship's gear, using grabs. After a certain amount has been loaded, trimmers go into the hatch and flatten the surface so that other cargo can eventually be stowed on top. Our stay in Sydney was of short duration as there was little cargo to load, but there was a big cargo of wool awaiting us at Brisbane. The weather was perfect during our stay and when we sailed on 29th March, all the holds were full, the ship was loaded down to her marks, and we had 247 bales of wool on deck. The passage across the Pacific, although not made in bad weather, was uncomfortable owing to the amount of rolling we did. We arrived at Balboa on 18th April and went alongside to take some oil and water. We left the following morning to make the Canal transit, which took eleven hours. We did not stop at Cristobal, the pilot leaving the ship off the pilotage station. We arrived in Curacao on 21st April, where we took our oil fuel to capacity. We left the following morning and I decided to go through the Mona passage. I had intended to pass N. of the Azores and make for the Bishop Rock lighthouse (Scilly Isles), but bad weather N. of us in the Atlantic, coupled with some heavy rolling made me change my plans and we came to the S., again passing five miles off Flores in the Azores Archipelago. From that position I decided to make for Start Point. The weather up to the time of passing Flores had been unpleasant with plenty of rolling and shipping water. We passed Start Point on Friday and arrived in Dunkirk on Saturday, 4th May." 40

Diary of voyage 7 : Sailed Liverpool Durban ... ... Lourenco Marques ... Beira Port Pine Sydney Brisbane Balboa ... Curacao

Arrived ... ... Durban Lourenco Marques ... ... Beira ... Port Pine Sydney Brisbane Balboa Curacao Dunkirk

Date 11.1.57 5.2.57 8.2.57 17.2.57 11.3.57 16.3.57 29.3.57 19.4.57 22.4.57

Date 29.1.57 6.2.57 10.2.57 3.3.57 14.3.57 18.3.57 18.4.57 21.4.57 4.5.57

• •• • • •

•• • ... • • • • •• • •• • • • • • •

Note for the statistically minded : d. h. 19 62 08 74 137 03 27,523 miles 15.86 knots

Time in port Passage time Time on voyage ... Distance (steaming) ... Average speed ...

m. 27 13 40

THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY The first meeting took place on the 4th May—Gosling was elected Secretary with Wroe, Treasurer. Mr. Craine was welcomed to the Society, especially as he proposed to start an Ornithological Section for those who were enthusiastic enough to specialise in the observation of birds. In the past it has always been very evident that the numbers in the Society were too great to indulge in serious watching—at the end of term we had a full report of the activities of the new Section and all those present were impressed by the detailed studies that had been made. We hope to hear more from this Section next term. The traditional Scavenge started off the term's activities, with the usual excitement and scramble to get the specimens in on time. It was a very close finish—a tie between Kirk and Hermiston and Beresford and Hobson. Books were presented to the winners after a deciding "quiz" had been held—Beresford and Hobson were the winners. On 18th May, Mr. Craine gave a talk on bird-watching. He confined himself mainly to the sea birds of his native land, the Isle of Man, but gave much information and encouragement to those looking forward to serious watching later in the term. On 1st June B. G. Way told us more about Cacti and Succulents. He has been looking after the Xerophytic Section of the Plant House for sometime. Members were very impressed by the beauty of the flowers of these strange plants. A bee-marking demonstration followed on 15th June and members were invited to release marked worker bees from various parts of the 41

School grounds. Others watched and recorded the return of these bees to the Observation Hive in the Laboratory. The concluding meeting before the examinations started was given by the Secretary, his subject being Microscopic Pond Life. It was the Society's first view of the newly acquired microprojector—a great advance on the old one for showing small organisms on the large screen. Apart from the formal meetings we must record the great activity in the animal house under the sympathetic care of Gibson. He has been most patient and deserves our thanks. We cannot record everything, but the term's report would not be complete without mention of Black's pigeons, the arrival of the ferret family, the whereabouts of Adcock's mice, the beautiful budgerigars that Kirk very kindly brought, the axolotyl, the grass snakes and a host of others; with a special last word for "Jake", the young jackdaw who became so attached to us. Few had before experienced the remarkable associations of men and animals so well described by Konral Lorenz in his book "King Soloman's Ring".

C.C.F. NOTES With the departure of C.S.M. Netherwood, C.P.O. Jose was appointed the Senior N.C.O. for the term. Drum Major Hancock lost no time in getting the Band together again and there were the usual spirited discussions on possible uniform changes. The result, however, was to leave the Band in khaki but add some more embellishments in the form of white gloves, braid and badges. There was quite a large intake of new recruits. Training very soon took on the usual form for the Summer Term with the emphasis on rifle and squad drill. The N.C.O. Cadre was well attended and it was not long before some of the more promising members were taken off to fill gaps in the N.C.O. establishment. Two special Weapon Training lectures were arranged for the Cadre, at the Depot, but it appeared that rather more interest and excitement was shown en route, over the introduction to "bicycle drill" (a relic of cavalry days), than the programme that had been arranged at the other end ! The Annual Inspection took place on Tuesday, 25th June, and this year, for the first time we believe, it was carried out by an officer of the Royal Marines—Major-General H. C. Fellowes, C.B.E., D.S.O. Everything went off very satisfactorily and the inspecting officers noted particularly the high standard of drill and steadiness on parade. The Band this year came in for special mention—their turn-out was meticulous and it was generally agreed that their performance was one of the most musical heard for many years. The N.C.O.s in

charge of training were confident and had obviously prepared their work thoroughly. The General, in his address, said that he was asking the Head Master for a special holiday for those in the C.C.F. in recognition of the fine effort that he had seen throughout the day. As might be expected, the Fernie Cup Competition centred on the river. The narrative took the teams to a remote part of the world where they had to operate as versatile river patrols. They were issued with a considerable amount of equipment to fulfil their task— collapsible assault boats, wheeled trolleys, canoes, ropes, tackles and all the gear necessary to erect a 30 foot wireless mast. The construction of this mast was the culmination of a hazardous journey by land and water and was to be used to get a telephone line across the river. The enthusiasm shown by all teams was of a high order, but a little more anticipatory planning would have saved much misdirected energy ! The judges, operating from their special motor launch, had a hard task to follow the course of the competition. After the Drill Competition had been taken into consideration, Rise was placed first. The term closed with the now traditional ceremony of "Sunset" to mark the end of Commemoration. In spite of an unfortunate break in the weather, the Band gave an excellent display of counter marching. A most fitting and quite unexpected epilogue brought everyone to a standstill—the sounding of the "Last Post" in the precincts of the School War Memorial, played so magnificently by the Senior Bugler, D. Anderson. And so to Camp :ARMY CAMP, 1957 Those who were perhaps a little disappointed that we were not to go to Wathgill this year were agreeably surprised when they arrived at Gandale. The lines allotted to our contingent—on the edge of the camp, yet sufficiently near the centre of things, on a rise which commanded on one side at least a fine view of the surrounding country—was as pleasant as we could wish. As the move had been uneventful and the sun was shining we were soon settling in in readiness for the week's activities. And apart from one brief dispute—should the Company Office be at this end of the lines or that?—all went smoothly. Training began the following day, unhindered by any considerable programme of demonstrations and considerably helped by two three-ton lorries we had on charge. These proved rather unwilling starters—a defect which communicated itself to the Major's car— but they did in the end save us many miles of weary marching. Besides we were never quite sure that we were really entitled to have them both, so we could hardly complain. Our programme followed the usual course : section and platoon formations, patrols, advance to contact, attack and defence. It was 43

for many of us a familiar routine; but each exercise took us to some new area, and all was enlivened by the directing Major, roving over the battlefield with restless energy and leaving no one with the fond illusion that battles always follow any preconceived plan. Others too had their moments of self-realisation; not least Cadet Adams, authorised to wear his black jeans for a patrol demonstration, Cadets Franklin and Smart on the Lamp Exercise, and Capt. Le Tocq, alone with his rifle and a generous supply of ammunition, holding a whole company at bay. A morning's exercise with blocks and tackle provided some relief from orthodox training. A rapid recce and Major Crews soon had two problems for us. The first involved the removal of a tree-trunk obstructing a pathway, and it was quickly and fairly efficiently solved, in spite of the derisive comments of the onlookers. The second, a river crossing, was tackled with much less speed and skill. It was indeed fortunate that only an imaginary chasm yawned beneath the swaying rope. Otherwise a good deal of tackle would have been written off. Nor would S.S.M. Clough, when unkindly kept suspended in mid-flight, have put such a brave face on his predicament. The climax of training was of course the Night Exercise. This involved for the senior platoon a night bivouac in a remote part of the training area, and an attack next day on a uranium dump defended by the second platoon. Rain, the first of the week, added to the rigours of the exercise and cooking became almost impossible. Armstrong's section nevertheless mastered the conditions and managed to eat well, while most cadets had at least a hard-boiled egg before they moved off the following morning. Layfield, Kelly and Hemsley caused some anxiety during the night by losing themelves out on patrol, but they eventually re-appeared little the worse and were soon cheered by a warm snack in a local inn. Sgt. Cook commanded his platoon well, keeping a vigilant watch over the security of his bivouac; and he was perhas uplucky to be made a casualty by the umpires before the second phase began. This however gave Cpl. Beaumont his opportunity. He had already proved a cheerful leader in the dismal conditions of a wet early morning and he now led the approach march and launched his assault with impressive self-confidence. The exercise ended about eleven o'clock amid the usual din of blank, smoke and confusion, from which we all emerged thoroughly wet and tired. The return to camp was like the end of a campaign, each cadet handing in his kit to be carried home in bulk and emerging from the store-tent clad only in boots and a newly issued gas-cape. The second platoon acquitted itself well in this exercise in its static and less interesting role, and if, as usual, the attackers were allowed to sweep through the defence, this was no reflection on the real strength of their positions. Their commander, Sgt. Macdonald, was unfortunate to be injured while leading a counter-attack in the last minutes of the exercise. Some mention is also due to the Signallers under Lt. Hall who worked very hard on this as well as on other occasions. It was perhaps 44

disappointing for them that the facilities they offered were not used to better advantage. Demonstrations and competitions played rather a smaller part than usual this year. There was the usual impressive display of fire power and "duties of the army in aid of the civil power", which is now also a regular feature. We won the lines competition with the aid of Sgt.-Major Power and his mascot, Cadet Lambkin, a sheep's skull mounted on a pole. And we mounted quite an impressive guard. (Cadet Quin enjoyed himself whisking off cadets—from other units—into the Guard Room). But preparation for the final exercise prevented us from taking the seven-a-sides as seriously as we might otherwise have done. And there was no athletic meeting on the Sunday. The R.A. detachment, who had been doing special training, left us on Friday for a trip to Otterburn where they fired the guns. The experience was well worth the rather long journey by "3 tonner". Excellent service at mealtimes, good food, a trip to Whitby on Sunday afternoon also contributed to a successful camp. As usual however our main thanks are due to Major Crews, whom it is fitting we should mention this time as he was with us for the last time. Camp without Major Crews is difficult to imagine; and it is impossible to do justice to the part he has played in annual camps since the war, sometimes unaided. Countless cadets, even among those who may have grumbled at the time at what was asked of them, will long remember his fine example and inspiring leadership. We thank him once more for an excellent camp. R.N. NOTES With the appointment of P.O. Jose as Contingent Petty Officer, Leading Seaman Stephenson was advanced to P.O., and to take charge of the R.N. Section. This term the main occupation has been preparation for the inspection. Accordingly, Tuesday afternoons were mainly spent in drill, but Thursdays were kept free for practical seamanship. For this the Section was divided into three classes; the P.O. Cadre which carried out miscellaneous exercises in taking charge under P.O. Stephenson; the P.O. Class which received instruction in boatwork, more advanced bends and hitches, etc., under Lg./Sea. Burden; and the Lg./Sea. Class which was preparing for the Lg./Sea. Exam. under Lg./Sea. Mitchell. On the Inspection Day, the turn-out was very much up to standard, and the Section is to be specially complimented on its march past. After the parade, various exercises were carried out—rigging a jackstay under Lg. /Sea. Burden, a signals exercise under Lg./Sea. Hall. and whaler pulling under the Boat Rating, Lg./Sea. Franklin. In the afternoon, the R.N. Section provided for the Inspecting Officer a youthful whalers crew under A.B. Ibberson, J. S., which did its job 45

extremely well. After the inspection, School examinations prevented many further full parades, bu the Signals Exam. for Lg./Sea. candidates took place on the last Tuesday. Considerable responsibility has been taken by senior members of the Section. Stephenson has shown initiative in the production of the weekly orders, and A.B. Jenkinson, the writer, has been most reliable in having them typed out and distributed. Burden and Franklin have both been towers of strength, the former looking after all signals and ceremonial round the mast, the latter taking full responsibility for the boats. The keenness on sailing in the Section is partly due to Franklin's own enthusiasm. Clark and Wheeler have been indefatigable in the stores, and also with the Basic Section.

R.N. CAMP This year the Camp was held at H.M.S. Thunderer which is the mi

R.NEngierColatPym Wednesday, 31st July, after spending an extra night at School, and arrived at Plymouth feeling rather warm and tired at 1825. On reaching the R.N. College (Keyham) we were issued with No. 8's and oilskins and then, after a hot meal, were taken to the dormitories which held 5 or 6. We messed with the three other schools which were also undergoing training. For "Cooks", we divided up into four watches with a P.O. or Lg. hand in charge, who also did "rounds" with the duty officer each night. On the first day we went by bus to the R.M. Training Centre at Lympstone. Here we visited the ranges on the moors, where we were not only given demonstrations of infantry weapons, but were each allowed to fire a 2 in. Mortar and an anti-tank grenade ("Energa"), with its tremendous "kick". We were also taken round various obstacle courses (in slow time) and later were allowed to fire sten and bren guns. We were not disappointed by lack of sea time for we went out in H.M.S. Mutine, an ocean minesweeper. The senior hands went on the bridge for instruction by the officer of the watch, while the junior cadets took the helm. One part of the programme which was excellent, was the sailing and boatwork. We had sailing experience in a 19 ton yacht, a gig, cutters, a "Dragon", and in 14 ft. dinghies, and power boat experience in an M.F.V. and a fast motor boat. Two forenoons and two afternoons were spent in this way. On Sunday we attended the morning service at Manadon (the new college premises), which we were later to visit on a full tour of inspection. On this latter occasion we visited the laboratories, the workshops, the hangars, which contain examples of most of the aircraft used in the Fleet Air Arm. Each cadet was also given an article to make in the workshops, and a most impressive collection of ashtrays, lamp standards, pokers, etc., were produced. 46

On the majority of evenings we had lectures and films on various naval topics, including submarines and the Fleet Air Arm. By general consent, this was one of the best camps the Section has attended. We were well looked after at the college, and though we were disappointed when the flying was cancelled, the week's activities had been thoroughly enjoyed by all. Much of the credit for this goes to Lt.-Cdr. Lea, R.N., who had clearly spent so much time organising the course. T.G.S.

R.A.F. SECTION Squadron Leader A. C. Shirreff, from Air Ministry, visited the School during the term, and interviewed those cadets who hope to go to Cranwell. It is worth noting here that the defence changes now taking place in no way reduce the prospects for a full career in the Royal Air Force for the man who can get into it on a regular basis. Entry to R.A.F. College, Cranwell, still offers the best future for the regular officer. At the General Inspection in June, the R.A.F. Inspecting Officer expressed satisfaction with the appearance and training of the Section. During the summer holidays, Cpls. Crowe and Thorp completed their flying training to "A" licence standard under the Flying Scholarship scheme. Flight Sergeant Brown, Leading Cadet Sutcliffe and Cadet Macpherson gained gliding certificates.

R.A.F. CAMP

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CRANWELL

There is no better place than R.A.F., Cranwell, for a C.C.F. Summer Camp. Travelling to camp a day before the end of term, we were in time to see the magnificent passing out parade on 30th July. The instructional programme was very full, with lectures ranging from war studies to aerodynamics. Most cadets logged two hours instructional flying in Provost trainers. The arduous map reading exercise seemed to be enjoyed by all. Mixing with other school contingents in various competitive sports, members of the Section showed up well. The outstanding event was the highly organised athletics meeting in the college stadium. A Cranwell camp is a remarkable experience. Most of those who went this year would hope for a camp to be there again next year, but there is strong competition among schools to go there.

PRESENTATION TO MAJOR CREWS On the last parade of term a special ceremony was held as a tribute to Major Crews who was relinquishing his command of the C.C.F. The whole C.C.F. was drawn up round the naval mast, the service sections with rifles. In a brief address to the contingent, Lieut. Jeffs (Second in Command) referred to the untiring work which Major Crews had done 47

for the C.C.F. and to the very high standard of efficiency to which it had been raised under his command. Major Crews, he said, was a fine example of the type of leader which it was the chief function of the C.C.F. to produce. On behalf of the C.C.F., C.P.O. Jose then made a presentation to Major Crews of an inscribed Table Lighter (a portrait of H.M. the Queen by Annigoni, also to be presented, was still in preparation). After the presentation the C.C.F. was called to the "present" and a general salute was given. In reply Major Crews thanked the C.C.F. for the honour which it had done him by the special parade and for the presentation. He felt that the high standard of the C.C.F. was due to the loyalty and hard work of all officers, N.C.O.s and cadets who had been under his command. He said that he was leaving with much regret as he had great faith in the C.C.F. He had been most proud to serve in the unit since 1938 and wished it every success in its future. The short ceremony was ended by the hoisting of a signal wishing Major Crews the best of luck in the future.

"AS THE CROWE FLIES" (Taken from the Norfolk and Suffolk Journal and Diss Express, of 30th August, 1957)

Schoolboy flier landed in field at Palgrave All Palgrave turned out on Tuesday afternoon when a Tiger Moth plane flew low over the village and suddenly made a forced landing in a field. The pilot was a 17-year-old schoolboy, Robert E. Crowe, who had lost his way while on a cross-country flight from Cambridge to Thetford and Bury St. Edmunds and back to Cambridge. He made his landing to avoid running out of fuel and to find out where he was. Mr. Crowe, who comes from York, is the owner of a flying scholarship and the aeroplane belonged to the Cambridge Aero Club where he was on a training course. The plane was undamaged although it made rather a rough landing on a stubble field owned by Mr. W. Ling, of Palgrave. P.c. L. J. Neave saw the plane make one or two runs before landing. A short while before, the pilot caused quite a stir at Diss when he tried to land on the Secondary Modern School ground at Walcot Road. He apologized for causing any trouble. An instructor from Cambridge tried to fly the aircraft out the same evening but failed and on Wednesday it was dismantled and taken back by road. 48

THE SCOUT GROUP During the term much progress was made both by Scouts and by Senior Scouts. The highlights of this progress were the gaining of three Queen's Scout badges and four Bushman's Thongs by the Senior Scouts and of nine First Class badges by the Scouts. The three new Queen's Scouts are A. D. Best, J. M. Smith and K. A. Steel, and they represented us at the Jubilee Jamboree at Sutton Goldfield. Many more boys are now interested in staying in the Scout Group during their School careers, and we are faced with the problem of whether to restrict the entry into the Senior Scout troop and maintain a waiting list or to increase the size of the troop to unmanageable numbers in order to accommodate all who qualify to come up from the Scout troop. The latter also is growing rather cumbersome. More younger Scouts than ever are wanting to spend a second year in the Scout troop, and this will, of course, leave fewer places for Scouts from St. Olave's or new Peterites, and make it difficult for us to accept boys who have never been Scouts before. The only answer is to double the number of Scouters, especially as we have no Senior Scouts this year who will be eligible for warrants. This last year has been notable for the fact that no fewer than four Senior Scouts were awarded warrants as Assistant Scoutmasters. In addition to those listed in an earlier "Peterite", S. J. S. Wroe was presented with his warrant this term, and he has been a great asset in helping to run the Senior Scout troop. We were very glad to welcome M. G. Sykes back to the fold after a number of years with the C.C.F. Though we could not offer him a warrant, we greatly valued his assistance with the Scout troop both during term, when he was on permanent loan, and at camp. To these two, and to D. R. Holt, D. J. Oldman and D. Pfluger we offer our thanks for their help and our best wishes for the future. We hope that their recent experience will not deter them from renewing their warrants with some other Scout Group. A successful Field Day was held on 25th June. Before we left, the Group paraded in the Scout Room and was inspected by the Head Master, who also presented their warrants to Mr. Holbeche and to Wroe. We were able to take the opportunity of expressing our thanks to the Head Master for our new Scout Room and for the continual support and encouragement he gives to the Group. A fleet of buses transported us to the Helmsley area, where both Senior School sections took part in map-reading exercises. The Scouts were dropped by patrols to find their way by a given route to a rendezvous on the moors. Meanwhile the. Senior Scouts were blindfolded and, after a circuitous journey on to the moors, were dropped in pairs with a map, but with no indication of where they were, and told to make for the same rendezvous. Judging by the results, about 80 per cent of Senior Scouts are capable of finding their bearings in strange and 49

open country ! In the afternoon the Senior Scouts trained for the Venturer badge, while the Scouts explored the moors, heavy rain having washed out the wide game planned. At the end of term forty Scouts, Senior Scouts and Scouters left for camp. This was most successful as the account which follows will illustrate.

SUMMER CAMP, 1957 The camp was held in Newlands Valley, near Keswick, Cumberland, and this year was a combined Scout and Senior Scout camp. We arrived at Keswick in the early afternoon of Tuesday, 30th July, in glorious sunshine, and with the exception of three showers, two of them at night, the weather continued to be warm and sunny until we left on Wednesday, 7th August. In this ideal (some of us would say too ideal !) camping weather the days passed rapidly, and the standard of camping remained high. On those days when we were not out on the fells all day, the time after inspection was fairly equally divided between Scout training, exploring and swimming in a deep pool in Newlands Beck, on one bank of which we were camping. Most of the Senior Scouts had brought bicycles, and they spent one day on a cycle tour which took in Whinlatter Pass, Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere. The 2f mile climb to the top of Newlands Hause (1,096 ft.) was the last straw for many of the party, but they rapidly revived during the descent to the camp achieved by some at break-neck speed. The camp throughout was run on the patrol system, and our main inter-patrol competition took place on the Saturday. Each patrol, including the Senior Scouts, was given three tasks : (a) to construct an efficient oven for roasting the Sunday joint; (b) to demonstrate the efficiency of the oven by baking something edible in it; and (c) to construct an original camp gadget which would be of use in the following days. All the ovens were, in the end, most efficient, though some of the experimental dishes prepared were barely edible. The Sunday joints, however, were all done to a turn, much to the surprise of the cooks. The best gadget was produced by the Seniors, who, without any more tools than Lennox normally carries about his person, constructed a cart from materials found on a distant farm dump. This cart proved invaluable for ferrying fresh supplies from the road for the week-end and for carrying all the kit to the lorry at the end of camp. The other gadgets were of varying degrees of usefulness, the most ingenious being the combined billy-filler and pot-cooler made by the Hounds. Among the more strenuous activities were Venturer and First Class journeys, while on the Monday we split into four parties and 50

tackled large stretches of the surrounding countryside. The most ambitious route took in Honister Hause, Brandreth, Green Gable, Great Gable (2,949 ft.) and Pillar (2,927 ft.). The round distance was some 25 miles over very rough country, and A. C. Robson is to be congratulated on not only keeping up with his elders on this journey but also on looking considerably fresher than most of them on his return. The camp was rounded off by the traditional Camp Fire on the Tuesday evening. That this was a great success was mainly due to the large number of original items contributed by patrols and individuals. We were honoured by the appearance of a notable poet, looking suspiciously like Mr. Holbeche, who delighted us by reciting one of his Cockney monologues. Prizes were presented to the Seniors who, in the end, won the inter-patrol competition, which was only right and proper, and to the Seals who were the leading Scout patrol, having maintained a high standard of camping throughout the week. J.N.R.

THE JUBILEE JAMBOREE, SUTTON PARK The United Kingdom contingent to the 9th World Jamboree arrived at Sutton Park on 29th July to act as hosts to the Overseas contingents on their arrival on the following two days. The Jamboree was officially opened by H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, President of The Boy Scouts' Association. This gathering was the largest in the history of the movement, 35,000 Scouts being present. The Jamboree or "J.I.M." as it was familiarly known, was divided into five sub-camps, each called after one of the eight former World Jamborees. These were Vogelenzang, Moisson, Godollo, Arrowe Park and Copenhagen, in which the York troop camped. Each sub-camp had its own gateway, staff of Scouters and Scouts, Church tents, television tents and last, but certainly not least, the Coca-Cola booths ! These were indeed a godsend during the first days of J.I.M. when it was very hot indeed. In addition to these there was also a Lost Property Office, which by the end of the Jamboree was bulging with an assortment of articles from belts to cameras !

The camp had a shopping centre in which there were banks, a Post Office, a chemist's shop, a camera shop, a laundry and a Scout shop. There was also an industrial pavilion and a marquee in which personal relics, trophies and treasures of Lord Baden-Powell were on view. Not far away was the huge arena where every day displays were given by representatives of the contingents present; and near the arena was the camp theatre where items were put on by the different contingents. 51

H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Jamboree on 3rd August and toured the camp site. On the night of Monday, 5th August, at about 10-30 p.m., it began to rain, by about 11-45 p.m. there was a very severe thunderstorm in progress, and it was soon discovered that water was seeping under the walls of the tent and flooding it. Soon the water was an inch deep and rapidly becoming deeper, and so it was decided to evacuate our tent and sleep on tables. At one point during the night the water in the tent was four inches deep, but by morning all the water had disappeared into the ground and we were able to carry on normally and read about the catastrophe and the mass evacuations which one daily newspaper reported as having taken place. In actual fact, according to the official camp newspaper, Jubilee Journal, only 1,000 Scouts were moved and no-one was evacuated from the camp site into Sutton Coldfield at all. There were many other attractions, including excursions, "The Gang Show" at The Hippodrome, Birmingham, an open-air cinema and, of course, "swapping", and this became also the black market of the Jamboree. The final ceremony of the Jamboree was performed by the World Chief Guide, Lady Baden-Powell, and in her speech we were given a text to take away from the Jamboree. It was : "The end is only the beginning." Then everybody swung out of the arena with arms linked and the 9th World Jamboree, 2nd World Indaba and 6th World Rover Moot were at an end.

A.D.B.

SHOOTING This term thirty-four boys have taken open-range shooting as a major sport, about half of them newcomers. The Saturday practices at Strensall have suffered somewhat from weather, though only one was cancelled and one had to be abandoned. The results of using wet ammunition were clearly demonstrated, however, on more than one occasion. Members of the miniature range 2nd VIII trained for the "White Rose" competition for C.C.F. teams of the East and West Ridings. This is for teams of four, and the Ashburton VIII is not eligible, which means that it is virtually our third team that competes. Our position as third was therefore reasonably good. An innovation this year was our entry for two competitions at the County of Lancaster Schools' Meeting at Altcar. In the Fletcher Challenge Bowl (a fire and movement competition) we were fourth, with 321, four points behind the winners. In the main event, the 52

C.L.R.A. Challenge Cup, shot under Ashburton conditions, we were third. Individual scores were : Maxwell (Captain) Peverley ... Newbigging ... Butler Baxter Lowley Lennox High

200 yds.

500 yds.

Total

28 30 26 31 34 29 28 29

31 32 30 35 33 31 30 30

59 62 56 66 67 60 58 59

235

252

487

This was rather disappointing, and the effect of having to shoot immediately on arrival from a four-hour drive is very obvious at the shorter range. Choosing a Bisley team proved very difficult as far as the last two or three places were concerned, as a number of newcomers improved sufficiently to make a challenge for places. In the end a promising team emerged and shot well up to form in both the Marling and Ashburton. In the former we were tenth with a score of 327, eighteen better than last year. It is an indication of the rising standards at Bisley that this score would have been about fifth last year. In the Ashburton we had a very good shoot at 200 yards and were, in fact, lying fifth at the lunch interval. At 500 yards our score was sound, but not quite so good, and our final placing was ninth. This, in the third year of serious shooting, is quite a creditable result. Details scores were : Maxwell (Captain) ... Peverley Newbigging ... Butler ... Baxter Lennox Lowley Garbutt

200 yds.

500 yds.

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35 30 32 33 33 33 32 30

32 29 32 34 31 28 32 32

67 59 64 67 64 61 64 62

258

250

508

Maxwell and Butler were awarded "Schools Hundred" badges (twenty-fifth and eleventh respectively), while Maxwell was fourteenth in the "Gale and Polden" and won a prize. Hodgson, in the "Ninth Man" competition, did well to be eighth out of about ninety competitors. 53

These results, together with those of "Country Life", recorded in the preceding number of "The Peterite", have made 1957 the most successful year so far in School shooting. Internal shooting consisted of completion of classification and the House match, which is still shot on the miniature range. As a result of the classification shooting the following awards were made : Individual Shot : L /Sgt. J. R. Maxwell. Intermediate Group Medal : Cdt. C. J. Hemsley. Recruit Cup : Cdt. M. W. Territt. Aggregate Cup (House average) : Grove. The House shooting competition was won by The Rise with a record score of 235 out of 240.

FENCING We have now come to the end of another season's fencing. We have this term beaten Bede College, Durham ,both away and at home. Cook, Anderson and Mathews have been awarded their colours for their performances in these two matches. Both Burton and Cook went up to London for the Public Schools' Championships during the Easter holidays, and though not victorious acquitted themselves with honour. The Yorkshire County Sabre Championships were held at the School this year. Three of our team, Morris, Burton and Cook, entered and gained valuable experience. We gave two displays, one at a garden party in aid of St. Stephen's Orphanage and the other at Fulford Church Fete. Both were successful and were thoroughly enjoyed by the two who gave them. This term we held the Inter-House Competition. The standard of fencing was, with a few exceptions, higher than usual. We must thank Major Burgess, of Northern Command, for presiding in the final, and Dr. Slade for helping to judge the sabre in this round. It is unfortunate, however, that there is a lack of competent judges and presidents within the School itself. As far as matches for next season go, things appear promising. There is an able nucleus left in P. J. Burton, D. G. Cook and J. B. Mathews to carry on the good work. We leave it to them to train others. To whoever succeeds to the captaincy we send our best wishes. 54

D. Kirby sweeping to leg for 6 in his first innings of 51, for The Rest against The Southern Public Schools'

at Lord's

TENNIS When arranging the House matches it was decided to allow one Sunday for bad weather. The wisdom of this decision was demonstrated on the day scheduled for the first round. A week later School House met Rise, and defeated them (6-2). To complete the first round Queen's House won their match with Manor (5-0). Grove and Temple had secured byes to the semi-final, and they played School House and Queen's respectively. They lost their matches 5-1 and 5-0. In the final Queen's defeated School House (5-0). Unfortunately the damp condition of the courts cheated spectators of the brilliant display which had been expected after the semi-final. The annual Staff match was rained off. Which side actually prayed for this intervention is a matter for speculation. If no conclusions can be drawn from this match, one conclusion can be drawn about the season as a whole. Tennis in the School is gaining an ever increasing following. Finally, thanks are due to all those who helped either voluntarily or otherwise in the preparation of the courts during the season. C.R.C.

CRICKET, 1957 RETROSPECT The success story of this season is particularly welcome, following as it does upon the dismal tale of last year. However, it was said then that our shortcomings were largely superficial and need only be temporary. Our results this year have proved the truth of this forecast. It has, in fact, been a double success story, for not only have the 1st XI enjoyed one of the best seasons ever, but the Senior Colts, to whom we must look for the future, have also had the best season on record. In spite of the great part played by D. Kirby (529 runs, 47 wickets and first class captaincy), it was by no means a one-man side, and herein was the greatest difference between this year's side and last. From the outset there was a determination by old colours and newcomers to play an active part, and with this spirit pervading, the confidence of the team never ceased to grow. There was a very apparent weakness in the opening attack. This and the intervention 55

of rain enabled our opponents to be let off lightly in the month of May, but others later were less fortunate as the School attack developed. The batting generally was sound, although a little circumspect when slower conditions were encountered. The fielding was always good, and sometimes of a very high standard. As already mentioned, the Senior Colts enjoyed their best season ever, winning all their school matches except one, which was abandoned after a thunderstorm. The team was only called upon to complete an innings twice, and only one side scored over 100 runs against them. As a result, a number of the team had little opportunity to show their merit as batsmen, and most of the success was due to three players—Ranson, Woodruff and Gale—who between them scored nearly two-thirds of the runs and took two-thirds of the wickets. Ranson captained the side most efficiently, setting an excellent example of enthusiasm and determination. His innings against the Manchester Boys' XI, in which he won the match after the score had stood at 11 for 5, was a very fine exhibition, and incidentally inflicted upon the Manchester Boys their first defeat for two years. The fielding of the team was generally good on poor outfields, and the catching was, for the most part, safe, whilst May's wicket-keeping often reached a high standard. The 2nd XI and Junior Colts did not meet with the same success, although the former started promisingly, but faded, whereas the latter improved in spite of insuperable selection problems. All team players enjoyed the kindly coaching of Mr. George Curry, who most agreeably filled the gap between Benny Wilson's departure last year and the arrival of Mr. R. Aspinall next year. House matches were not of a high order, and School House won the coveted Burton Cup for the second year in succession. Perhaps it was only fitting and right that team players reserved their best for School matches. The new School caps were universally popular—blue and white hoops for 1st XI, blue and white quarters for 2nd XI colourmen, and blue and white sections (8) for Colts colourmen. Finally, our Captain has brought fresh honours upon himself and the School by his selection and play in the Public Schools' matches at Lord's. His innings of 51 and 22 for the Rest v. The Southern Schools, and 40 and 36 for the Public Schools' XI v. The Combined Services give ample proof of his class. The failure to recognise the merit of Kirby as a bowler also possibly resulted in both matches being drawn ! And so we look ahead with sober confidence. It is anticipated that seven old colours will still be with us next year with Kirby once again at the helm. Furthermore, we shall take much pleasure in the inauguration of a two-day fixture with Denstone College, a most welcome extension of our fixture list. 56

Back Row: R. T. Burdon, J. J. F. Knapton, S. J. S. Wroe, R. F. Harding, Esq., P. B. Burbidge, D. Robinson, D. G. Macpherson.

Front Row: J. F. Middleton, D. B. Irvin, D. Kirby (Capt.), A. McCallum, J. A. Bygate.

1st XI CHARACTERS *fD.

(Captain). 1954-55-56-57. A first-class tactitian and a very fine captain both on and off the field. He can rightly claim to have been personally responsible in large measure for the team's success. He has developed, as the averages clearly testify, into a fine all-rounder, although as yet he has seldom succeeded with both bat and ball in one and the same match. *fD. B. IaviN (Vice-Captain). 1955-56-57. His batting has developed a great deal and he has made a valuable contribution to the side. He now watches the ball very much closer to the bat, gets well over the top of it, and has concentrated on eliminating his weakest shots. Fielding effective, but bowling still only provides a sound test for batsmen in the nets. *tA. McCALLum. 1956-57. Opening batsman, who has played a large part in the build-up of many good totals. Above all he concentrates and watches the ball well. His batting technique still possesses many imperfections (in the process of being ironed out), and he still has a lot to learn about backplay. He will always be a great asset to a side, and next year he will probably be the School's wicket-keeper. *U. F. MIDDLETON. 1956-57. As foreshadowed last year he has developed into a very useful all-rounder. He flighted his left-arm slow bowling well, and without the application of much spin has deceived many batsmen. At the start of the season he set off almost too confidently with the bat, but he has enjoyed some splendid knocks. Fielding, and throwing particularly, need to be developed. *ff. A. BYGATE. 1957. His consistency when most needed as a left-handed opening bat earned him his "cap". He times the ball well and since playing as a Colt his batting has developed a great deal. He still has a very obvious weakness when playing back on or near the off stump. There is no reason why his medium-paced left-arm bowling should not develop. His fielding, in one of his agility, is not yet as slick as it ought to be. U. J. F. KNAPTON. 1956-57. His wicket-keeping shows considerable promise, but has not developed this year as anticipated. The demands of a strenuous Summer Term have possibly taxed his concentration, since very many chances have gone unaccepted. His batting has developed in that he now has some knowledge of back-play and generally has learnt to keep the ball on the ground. R. B. BURBIDGE. 1956-57. Right arm opening bowler, medium fast. His length and direction have steadied down considerably and he has gained a greater measure of reward. In spite, however, of being able to claim quite often an early wicket or two, he has been unable to follow up this success and sustain the effort. His second spell of bowling has invariably been quite ineffective. He is a hard hitter, with a good enough eye to hit across a straight ball, but he must beware of the good length ball and the yorker. Fielding always reliable and good close to the wicket. tS. J. S. WROE. 1957. Medium paced, right arm stock opening bowler. A deceptive bowler although never very hostile. Nevertheless, he could be relied upon to bowl a length and close down one end. He needs to develop more follow-through in his action and thus achieve more life from the pitch. No mean left-handed batsman at No. 11—he alone belittles his own ability. In the field he is somewhat "dead" on his pins—unbecoming for one of his age. ROBINSON. 1957. Above all he ranks as one of the best ever of fielders and won the Fielding Cup for the valuable contribution that he made. His batting was not called upon a great deal, but is developing in confidence. It is highly unorthodox, consisting mostly of fore-arm punches interspersed with right hooks. KIRBY

tit. T. BDRDON. 1957. The ordeal as an opening left-handed batsman seemed altogther too much for him and his stroke play became more and more restricted. However, he merited his place lower in the batting order and, although often not called upon, his presence was a source of some satisfaction to his captain if the crisis materialised. He had few opportunities to test his left-arm slow bowling which could be developed. Fields best in the slips. fa G. MACPHERSON. 1956-57. Cover-point and right-hand bat. He has had an unenviable season. All too often he has had to sit in the pavilion with his pads on watching the success of his team-mates. His stroke play still displays many weaknesses and he has developed no scoring shot. A late development was his medium-paced left-arm bowling, which still has to be exploited. In the absence of any development in his batting, this could become a great asset for him. * Cap. fi Colours. Colts XI (Under 16) G. F. B. Mitchell (Capt.).*E. M. H. Ranson (Capt.). *J. W. S. Gale. *K. A. Hopper. *D. N. Brocklebank. *M. W. Woodruff. *D. Pfluger. M. W. Rudd. *A. Dale. C. W. Gough. L. H. K. Mackay. I. N. Ridley. A. May. R. C. Hopkinson. M. L. Swain. M. May. L. T. Beaumont. C. J. Hemsley. T. D. J. Layfield. W. E. Bagnall. P. J. Dronfield. D. L. Brown. 2nd XI

Junior Colts XI (Under 15) D. L. Brown (Capt.). T. A. Dukes. A. N. H. Horsley. G. W. A. R. Alderson. M. McCallum. J. A. Shouksmith. M. M. Grainger. A. C. Robson. A. W. Martin. R. Priestley. D. M. Patchett.

* Colours.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI Date 11th May

Clifton C.C.

15th May

York C.C.

Home

25th May 29th May

Giggleswick School Durham School

Away Home

1st June 8th June 12th June 15th June 19th June

Worksop College Leeds G.S. Ampleforth College York Ramblers C.C.

Home Home Away Home Home

22nd June

Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C.

Home

29th June 13th July 17th July

Bradford G.S. Craven Gentlemen C.C. Staff & Boys v. R.A.F. Linton

Away Home Home

Opponents ...

20th July Bootham School 24th July T. H. Hobson's XI 26th-27th July Old Peterites

••• • •• •••

Ground

Result

Home

Abandoned 1 for 0 (Rain) Drawn 191 for 3 (dec.) Won 120 Drawn 250 for 8 (dec.) Drawn 216 Cancelled Won 142 Won 134 for 5 Won 312 for 4 (dec.) Won 213 for 4 (dec.) Won 166 Won 130 for 8 Drawn 96 for 4

Home Away Home

Opponents 138 112 for 8 73 185 for 7 120 for 9 40 133 177 196 146 129 178 for 7 (dec.) 0 for 1 wkt. 184 113

Abandoned Lost 85 Drawn 198 for 7 (dec.) 150 for 5 65 for 3 (dec.)

Played 15, Won 7, Lost I, Drawn 5, Abandoned 2.

School

2nd XI School

Grand

Result

25th May 29th May 1st June 8th June 12th June

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

Home Away Home Away Home

Won Won Lost Cancelled Drawn

29th June

Bradford G.S.

Home

Lost

20th July

Bootham School

Away

Lost

Date 11th May

Opponents Ashville College

29th May 1st June 12th June 15th June 19th June 29th June 20th July

Durham School Worksop College Ampleforth College Manchester Boys XI Giggleswick School Bradford G.S. ... Minster Choir School

Opponents

Dale

...

Opponents

133 for 2 122 90

128 81 92 for 3

195 for 4

198 for 5 (dec.) 194 for 6 (dec.) 98 for 7

Under 16 Colts XI ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Old Boys

Ground

Result

School

Opponents

Home

Drawn

Away Away Away Home Home Home Home

98 for 9 Won 124 Won 68 for 2 Won 58 for 5 Won 146 for 6 Won 54 for 1 Won — Abandoned

25 for 2 (rain) 96 85 67 57 145 53 27 for 1

Under 15 Colts XI Opponents

Date

Ground

Result

Away Away Away Home Home

Lost Lost Cancelled Drawn Lost

22nd May 1st June 8th June 12th June 22nd June

Bootham School... Worksop College Leeds G.S. ... Bootham School Pocklington School

1st Round

Grove 86 for 0, beat Temple 83. Rise 130 for 8, beat Manor 126. Rise 124 for 2, beat Queen's 79. Grove 74 for 1, beat School House 72. Grove 88, beat Rise 75.

School

Opponents

34 72

118 73 for 2

58 for 4 53

76 55 for 6

Senior House Matches Semi-finals Final

Junior House Matches 1st Round Semi-finals Final

Grove 42 for 2, beat Temple 41. School House 42 for 0, beat Queen's 41. Grove 174 for 8, beat Manor 172. Rise 130, beat School House 119. Rise 177 for 2, beat Grove 176.

1st XI AVERAGES Batting ... D. Kirby A. McCallum ... J. F. Middleton D. B. Irvin ... J. J. F. Knapton J. A. Bygate ... R. T. Burdon ... P. B. Burbidge D. G. Macpherson D. Robinson ... S. J. S. Wroe ...

No. of Innings 13 14 13 12 12 11 7 9 8 8 5

Times Not out Runs 3 529 413 1 1 280 1 232 182 3 214 0 78 2 99 1 44 4 52 3 2 15 *Denotes "not out".

Also batted:—D. N. Brocklebank and R. C. Hopkinson.

Higest Score 132* 127 77* 44 69* 56 25 33 12* 19 14

Average 52.90 31.77 23.33 21.09 20.22 19.45 15.60 12.38 11.00 10.40 5.0

Bowling R. T. Burdon

Overs

Maidens

Runs

Wickets

Average

9 218

4 67 1 36 32

15 446 34 305 345 125 271 24 22

2 47 3 26 20 7 12 1 0

7.5 9.49 11.33 11.73 17.25 17.86 22.68 24.00 oo

... 8 D. G. Macpherson F. Middleton 128.1 140 B. 30.2 Irvin 104.2 S. J. S. Wroe 4 D. Robinson ... 8 J. A. Bygate Also bowled:—R. C. Hopkinson.

34 0 3

ST. PETER'S v. CLIFTON C.C. Played at home on 1 1 th May, 1957 Rain

Result : Match abandoned. CLIFTON C.C. J. Hartley, c. McCallum, b. Kirby ... H. Hornshaw, c. Knapton, b. Burbidge H. Harrison, b. Kirby B. Brennan, st. Knapton, b. Irvin ... P. Brooke, run out ... J. C. Brown, st. Knapton, b. Burdon R. Williams, b. Kirby... P. Thornhill, lbw., Kirby ... T. Barker, c. and b. Kirby ... W. Curtis, c. Brocklebank, b. Kirby D. Hurst, not out ... Extras

4 4

... ... ...

Fall of wickets: 5 6 7 4

5 6 3 2

... 0 ... 0 ... 11

...

TOTAL for 0 wkt.

—138

TOTAL

ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, not out... ... R. T. Burdon, not out D. Kirby D. B. Irvin J. F. Middleton D. G. Macpherson Did not bat D. N. Brocklebank J. J. F. Knapton P B. Burbidge D. Robinson R. C. Hopkinson Extras

... 20 ... 51 ... 32

63 81 97 107 126 126 133 138 138 Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S 0. M. P. B. Burbidge 6 1 6 0 R. C. Hopkinson ... D. Kirby ... ... 12 2 J. F. Middleton ... 5 1 D. B. Irvin 3 0 R. T. Burdon ... 4 1

R. 25 35 26 20 16 5

W. 1 0 6 0 1 1

D. Hurst ...

CLIFTON C.C. M. 0. ... .4 —

R. 1

W. 0

ST. PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on 15th May, 1957 Result : Drawn ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, c. Sawkill, b. Jones R. T. Burdon, lbw., b. Halkon D. Kirby, not out ... J. F. Middleton, b. Knowles D. G. Macpherson, not out ... E. M. H. Ranson D. N. Brocklebank Did not bat J. J. F. Knapton P. B. Burbidge D. Robinson R. C. Hopkinson Extras TOTAL

...

YORK J. Halkon, b. Burbidge ... T. H. Hobson, c. Kirby, b. Hopkinson ... J. Needier, c. Brocklebank, b. Middleton ... G. Watson, b. Hopkinson ... ... J. R. Knowles, b. Kirby ... E. Sanders, not out ... J. H. Lund, ht. wkt., b. Middleton ... J. A. Jacques, b. Middleton ......... P. M. Sawkill, b. Hopkinson... ... M. A. Jones, not out ... H. Lund, Did not bat... Extras ...

0 6

...132 ... 34 ... 12

...

for 3 wkts. (dec.) ...191

TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 —— — 0 45 146

for 8 wkts.

Fall of wickets: 3 4 5 6 7

8 32 39 49 83 91 106

2 1 15

20 0 11 31 6

8 0 18

Bowling Analysis: YORK C.C. 0. M. 6 1 12 1 8 2 4 0 2 0 3 0 1 0

M. A. Jones

J. R. Knowles J. Halkon... E. Sanders

J. Needier... T. H. Hobson J. H. Jacques

R. 16 55 33 30 25 20 5

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 7 2 P. B. Burbidge 5 R. C. Hopkinson... 12 4 J. F. Middleton ... 15 D. Kirby ... 12 2 2 0 R. T. Burdon

W. 1 1 0 0 0

R. 22 14 21 27 10

W. 1

3 3 1 0

ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at Giggleswick on 25th May, 1957 Result : Won by 47 runs ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, lbw., b. Wiseman R. T. Burdon, lbw., b. Grant D. Kirby, b. Grant ... D. B. Irvin, b. Forster ... J. F. Middleton, run out ... J. J. F. Knapton, b. Grant ... D. G. Macpherson, b. Wiseman D. N. Brocklebank, b. Grant... P. B. Burbidge, lbw., b. Grant D. Robinson, not out R. C. Hopkinson, b. Grant ... Extras TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 4 5 6 7 8

GIGGLESWICK W. H. J. Mordy, lbw., b. Middleton P. S. Carr, b. Kirby ... D. C. Searle, c. Knapton, b. Kirby ... A. M. F. Slinger, c. and b. Kirby ... M. T. Good, lbw., b. Kirby ... W. H. Oddie, lbw., b. Burbridge P. F. Whiteley, not out ... D. C. S. Grant, c. McCallum, b. Kirby C. F. Forster, b. Burbridge H. R. Mould, b. Burbridge R. Wiseman, b. Kirby Extras

... 25 ... 13 6 3

... 16 7 ...

...

...120

Tow.

17 40 47 57 77 88 94 109 118

Fall of wickets: 4 5 6 7 8

12 15 10 6

4 3

... 14 ... 73

16 36 55 61 64 64 66 68 72

Bowling Analysis: GIGGLESWICK 0. M. R. Wiseman 16 5 C. F. Forster 9 0 H. R. Mould ... 4 2 D. C. S. Grant ... 21.5 9

R. 32 29 4 36

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 19 10 5 1 18.1 4 5 2

W. 2 1 0 6

P. B. Burbidge R. C. Hopkinson D. Kirby ... ... J. F. Middleton ...

R. 16 12 24 7

w. 3

6 1

Although it was possible to say after this match that the better side won, the School side were better only by comparison, and the standard of batting on both sides left much to be desired. Kirby won the toss and chose to bat on a wicket which gave the bowler very little help. The School opening pair started somewhat shakily and only seventeen runs were on the board when McCallum was out lbw. on trying to turn a ball to leg. Kirby came in and showed us some beautiful strokes before being bowled by a near-perfect ball from Grant. Thereupon the rest of the side showed very little inclination to either stay in or get runs. Several succumbed to remarkably easy balls, and it was only due to some brighter play by Brocklebank and Knapton that the total reached three figures. Credit must be given, however, to the consistently accurate and dangerous bowling of Grant, the Giggleswick opening bowler. Giggleswick started their innings in the middle of the afternoon. Here again the batting was uninspired and unimpressive, and apart from a good attempt by opening batsman Carr to punish Hopkinson in his opening overs, none of the batsmen looked at all comfortable. 61

This was perhaps hardly surprising since the sustained accuracy of the bowling of Kirby and Burbidge was enough to intimidate any batsman. Once the first few wickets had fallen and Giggleswick still appeared to be in a dominant position, the rot set in, and the last six wickets fell for only 11 runs. The match finished shortly before six o'clock, the School having won by 47 runs. ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on 29th May, 1957 Result : Drawn ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, c. Ransom, b. Strong... J. A. Bygate, c. Spirit, b. Ransom ... ... D. Kirby, c. Driver, b. Porteous D. B. Irvin, c. Neesham, b. Gregg ... P. B. Burbidge, b. Ransom . F. Middleton, b. Porteous . J. F. Knapton, b. Gregg . . D. Robinson, c. Heppell, b. Gregg D. N. Brocklebank, not out ... D. G. Macpherson Did not bat S. J. S. Wroe Extras

TOTAL

11 ...250

for 8 wkts....

Fall of wickets: 5 6 3 4

DURHAM 15 R. H. Burgess, c. Kirby, b. Wroe G. C. Strong, c. Irvin, b. Burbidge 61 R. E. Spirit, b. Kirby... ... J. W. Driver, b. Kirby .........51 . M. Ransom, c. Knapton, b. Wroe ... 8 D. Lyon, not out ... ... 17 M. Heppell, b. Kirby ... 0 J. V. R. Hare, st. Knapton, b. Middleton ... 5 J. C. Neesham, not out ... ... 2 I. D. Gregg I Did not bat M. G. Porteous ... 22 Extras

... 78 ... 20 ... 66 ... 36 ... 18 ... 17

TOTAL

for 7 wkts.

...185

Fall of wickets: 5 6 7 4

22 24 128 145 157 157 179

55 162 177 207 237 242 242 250

Bowling Analysis: ST• PETER'S M. 0. 7 P. B. Burbidge ... 16 10 ... 22 S. J. S. Wroe 6 ... 19 D. Kirby ... 0 6 J. F. Middleton ... 0 3 ... D. Robinson 0 3 ... D. B. Irvin

DURHAM J. M. Ransom I. D. Gregg G. C. Strong M. G. Porteous

... ... ...

0. 22 24 15

M. 3 3 0 1

R. 94 58 64 23

W. 2 3 I 2

R. 39 43 40 18 10

W. 1 2 3 1 0 0

Although the result of this match was not as satisfactory as the last, the standard of play was vastly improved. The two changes in the team however could not have produced the tremendous improvement in the batting, and this can only be attributed to the great determination shown by the School side to succeed on this, the first of the home School matches. The changes introduced were Bygate in place of Btu-don and Wroe instead of Hopkinson. The School batted first on an easy wicket and McCallum and Bygate took the score to 55 before Bygate was caught behind the wicket. Kirby and McCallum then set about the Durham bowling, and by the time Kirby was out for 66 the score had become quite respectable. With three wickets down the School set out to get runs, and Kirby was able to declare around 3 o'clock with the total of 250 for 8 wickets. McCallum was top scorer with 78. The Durham batting was competent but unspectacular, and the bowling of Wroe and Kirby kept the rate of scoring down, so that 62

a win for Durham rapidly became out of the question. After a good third wicket stand by Spirit and Driver had been broken, the wickets fell regularly but slowly. The combined effects of the home side, however, were not enough to force a win, and the match ended rather tamely as a draw. ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on 1st June, 1957 Result : Drawn ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, st. Scott, b. Grieve ... J. A. Bygate, b. Moody ... D. Kirby, c. Dugdale, b. Readman ... D. B. Irvin, c. Scott, b. Moody ... J. F. Middleton, run out P. B. Burbidge, b. Grieve ... J. J. F. Knapton, b. Grieve ... D. Robinson, c. Turner, b. Grieve ... D. G. Macpherson, not out ... D. N. Brocklebank, c. Scott, b. Barber S.J. S. Wroe, c. Moody, b. Barber ... Extras

0 4 0 5 0

Fall of wickets: 6 7 4 5

...

... 47 ... 12

... 12 ... 10

120

TOTAL for 9 wkts.

...216

TOTAL 1

WORKSOP D. B. Moody, st. Knapton, b. Wroe G. Walter, c. Kirby, b. Burbidge P. R. Swinney, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby J. Farrow, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby •... ... T. Turner, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby I. B. W. Grieve, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby J. B. Scott, c. Roginson, b. Kirby ... I. R. Dugdale, lbw., b. Middleton ... G. Readman, lbw., b. Kirby ... T. Barber, not out J. Grieveson, not out ... Extras

...127 ... 23 ... 18 ... 37

Fall of wickets: 4 5 6 7 8 9

15 15 48 56 56 73 88 95 100

66 89 156 173 176 180 194 211 216 216

Bowling Analysis:

*J. Grieveson T. Barber ... G. Readman D. B. Moody I. R. Dugdale P. R. Swinney I. B. Grieve

WORKSOP 0. M. 4 0 13.3 3 13 2 3 14 6 2 5 0 6 4

R. 11 42 45 32 30 43 13

ST. PETER'S M. 0. 3 ... 9 4 ... 12 13 29 9 17 J. F. Middleton ... 0 1 D. B. Irvin

P. B. Burbidge S. J. S. Wroe

0 2 1 3 0 0 4

R. 13 27 47 20 4

W. 1 1 6 1 0

This match will long be remembered for the valiant and eventually successful efforts of Worksop to stave off defeat. A succession of maiden overs culminated in a stand of over half-an-hour by the last two Worksop batsmen, who resisted every temptation and attack that Kirby and his team could offer. The batting was otherwise unspectacular and showed a singular lack of any stroke play. McCallum did very well to score his first century of the season, but he had some very narrow escapes, particularly when he sent up a very easy catch when his score was 66, which the fielder concerned very obligingly dropped. This was one of the few lapses in the Worksop fielding, which on the whole was good. After Irvin's bright innings of 37 the rest of the side were polished off in no uncertain fashion by Grieve, a slow left-hander playing his first match for Worksop. The Worksop side seemed from the start to acknowledge that a draw was the most they could hope for, and they made very little attempt to raise their very low rate of scoring. Once again Kirby's 63

bowling proved the downfall, and on this occasion he was aided by some brilliant catches by Burbidge fielding at silly mid-on. Of the Worksop batsmen only Swinney, their No. 3, made any serious attempt to break the spell. Nevertheless, the doggedness and perseverance of the last few batsmen saved their side from a defeat which looked, at one time, inevitable. ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at Ampleforth on 12th June, 1957 Result : Won by 102 runs ST. PETER'S ... 19 A. McCallum, lbw., b. Glynn... ... J. A. Bygate, c. Brennan (A.), b. Iveson ... 14 ... 19 D. Kirby, c. Morris, b. Iveson ... 0 D. B. Irvin, lbw., b. Iveson ... 36 J. F. Middleton, b. Glynn ... ... 8 D. G. Macpherson, b. Lorimer 18 J. J. F. Knapton, b. Iveson ... 9 R. T. Burdon, lbw., b. Lorimer ... ... 10 P. B. Burbidge, b. Lorimer ... D. Robinson, not out S. J. S. Wroe, c. Glynn, b. Master of Lovat 1 Extras ... 4

AMPLEFORTH B. J. Morris, b. Kirby J. Brennan, lbw., b. Burbidge M. A. King, lbw., b. Burbidge W. Sperling, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby ... P. Chambers, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby A. J. King, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby ... R. Lorimer, c. Robinson, b. Irvin ... A. Brennan, not out ... A. Iveson, b. Irvin ... Master of Lovat, lbw., b. Irvin ... D. Glynn, b. Kirby ... Extras

...142

TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

33 33 38 61 92 109 123 137 137 142

7 7 12 12 32 39 39 39 39 40

... 21

... 5 0 0 ... 1 ...

Bowling Analysis: AMPLEFORTH 0. M. Master of Lovat ... 14 4 D. Glynn ... ... 14 5 A. Iveson ... 18 8 R. Lorimer ... 17 3

R. 40 30 37 31

W. 1 2

P. B. Burbidge S. J. S. Wroe D. Kirby ... J. F. Middleton D. B. Irvin

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 12 4 4 ... 4 ... 20 14 7 4 ... 5 4 ...

R. 14 0 14 8 3

W. 2 0 5 0

Although it must be admitted that the School's victory was rendered easier by the state of the wicket, which began to take appreciable spin in the Ampleforth innings, this must not be allowed to detract from the magnificence and magnitude of the win. Kirby won the toss yet again and the School batted first on a very slow wicket. No-one distinguished themselves particularly, but on the other hand it was pleasing to see the total score shared so equally among the side. Middleton was far and away the top scorer with 36. The innings lasted for over three hours and finished with a total of 142, the wickets being shared equally among the Ampleforth bowlers. Ampleforth started their innings and were soon in trouble. Burbidge took a couple of quick wickets and then the Kirby-Burbidge combination, which proved so successful last match, took charge. With six wickets down for 39, the Ampleforth team were virtually finished. The wicket was now taking spin and Irvin finished off the tail in no uncertain fashion, finishing with the figures of three for three. There was a subborn resistance from the last pair, which carried their innings on until ten past six, when Kirby took the last wicket. 64

ST. PETER'S v. YORK RAMBLERS Played at St. Peter's on 15th June, 1957 Result : St. Peter's won by 5 wickets YORK RAMBLERS J. R. Shaw, b. Burbidge A. Bulmer, st. Knapton, b. Wroe G. Myerscough, c. Irvin, b. Burbidge W. B. Shaw, lbw., b. Burbidge E. Stainsby, run out ... D. W. Roberts, b. Irvin . A. E. Dixon, b. Middleton ... A. Paylor, c. Kirby, b. Burbidge P. Brown, b. Middleton ... P. Crowe, c. Robinson, b. Kirby ... A. P. Brown, not out... ... Extras TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 5 6 7 8 9

ST. PETER'S 35 A. McCallum, c. Dixon, b. P. Brown 12 ... J. A. Bygate, b. Crowe 7 D. Kirby, c. P. Brown, b. Crowe ... 36 D. B. Irvin, not out ... ... ... 0 J. F. Middleton, b. A. P. Brown J. J. F. Knapton, c. W.B. Shaw, b. A.P. Brown 21 ... 14 P. B. Burbidge, not out ... D. G. Macpherson Did not bat R. T. Burdon D. Robinson S. J. S. Wroe Extras

... 13 0 ... 61 0 6 4 ... 10 1 ... 22 ...133

TOTAL

for 5 wkts.

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 —— ——— 13 29 81 83 114

9 27 27 57 62 98 98 100 101 133

Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S 0. M. P. B. Burbidge 13 0 S. J. S. Wroe 5 1 D. Kirby ... 8.3 4 D. B. Irvin ... 10 0 J. F. Middleton ... 5 1

R. 48 15 10 43 10

YORK RAMBLERS 0. M. R. 14.2 6 31 P. Crowe ... 0 56 P. Brown ... 14 3 0 14 A. Bulmer 1 24 A. P. Brown 7

W. 4 1 1 1 2

W. 2 0 2

ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on 19th June, 1957 Result : St. Peter's won by 135 runs ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, c. Harper, b. Hutt J. A. Bygate, run out... ... D. Kirby, not out D. B. Irvin, b. Thornton . F. Middleton, b. Wood . J. F. Knapton, not out R. B. Burbidge D. G. Macpherson Did not bat R. T. Burdon D. Robinson S. J. S. Wroe Extras

TOTAL

Fall 1 2 3 — — — 131 150 184

for 4 wkts. (dec.)

M.C.C. J. Pugh, c. Wroe, b. Middleton ... ... 13 J. Wills, b. Wroe ... 2 I. Scott-Clarke, lbw., b. Wroe 0 J. D. F. M. Thornton, b. Middleton ... 35 A. M. Ivey, run out ... 0 ... 31 J. N. Harper, not out... ... ... 69 D. C. Routhwaite, c. Robinson, b. Middleton 0 Cmdr. W. K. Wood, b. Irvin W. Andrews, c. Irvin, b. Middleton ••• Maj. R. T. Hutt, c. and b. Burdon C. E. Anson, c. Kirby, b. Burbidge ... 44 Extras

... 55 ... 56 ...10I ... 21

...3I2

TOTAL

...177

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

of wickets: 4 — 213

7 7 52 52 52 56 118 136 168 177 Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S 0. M.

M.C.C.

0. Maj. R. J. Hutt ... 9 J. D. F. M. Thornton 15 J. N. Harper ... 13 J. Wills ... ... 9 Cmdr. W. K. Wood 5 1.4 D. C. Routhwaite...

M. 0 3 1 0 0

R. 35 83 51 34 42 23

W. 1 1 0 0 1 0

P. B. Burbidge S. J. S. Wroe ... 17 J. F. Middleton ... 12 11 D. B. Irvin ... 4 R. T. Burdon ... 3

4 5 4 0 3

R. 29 49 33 30 27 0

W. 1 2 4 0 1

ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at St. Peter's on 22nd June, 1957 Result St. Peter's won by 17 runs ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, c. Heaton, b. Gillespie J. A. Bygate b. Cumming ... D. Kirby, c. Heaton, b. Cumming ... D. B. Irvin, c. Gillespie, b. Magson... J. F. Middleton, not out ... J. J. F. Knapton, not out ... P. B. Burbidge R. T. Burdon D. G. Macpherson Did not bat D. Robinson S. J. S. Wroe Extras TOTAL for 4 wkts. (dec.)

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN D. W. Gillespie, lbw., b. Kirby ... R. Hinchcliffe, b. Middleton A. G. Cumming lbw., b. Kirby ... E. Deakin, c. Knapton, b. Middleton M. A. C. P. Kaye, c. McCallum, b. Kirby S. T. B. Forbes-Adam, run out ... C. Lupton, c. Knapton, b. Wroe M. J. Wood, c. Kirby, b. Wroe N. J. Magson, c. Bygate, b. Wroe J. W. P. Blenkin, run out ... T. M. Heaton, not out Extras

... 12 ... 30 ... 0 ... 22 ... 77 ... 69

...213

TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4

61 ... 35 ... 29 ... 15 ... 21

... o ... 16 ...196

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

44 44 45 86

107 113 132 159 185 185 186 192 194 196 Bowling Analysis:

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN 0. M. R. A. G. Cumming ... 19 4 68 M. A. C. P. Kaye 9 0 52 D. W. Gillespie ... 11 1 39 N. J. Magson 3 0 21 M. J. Wood... 3 0 18 J. W. P. Blenkin... 2 0 12

ST. PETER'S 0. M. P. B. Burbidge ... 4 0 S. J. S. Wroe ... 10.2 ' 2 J. A. Bygate ... 4 3 D. Kirby ... ... 18 0 J. F. Middleton ... 9 0

W. 2 0 1 1 0 0

R. 14 41

73 48

W. 0 3 0 3 2

ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played away on Saturday, 29th June, 1957 Result : St. Peter's won by 20 runs ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, lbw., b. Rowe... J. A. Bygate, b. Thorpe ... D. B. Irvin, b. Boddy... J. F. Middleton, b. Thorpe ... D. G. Macpherson, b. Rowe ... D. Kirby, b. Thorpe ... J. J. F. Knapton, b. Rowe ... R. T. Burdon, not out P. B. Burbidge, c. Foy, b. Boddy D. Robinson, b. Rowe S. J. S. Wroe, b. Thorpe ... Extras

••• 5 ••• 31 ••• 0 ••• 23 ••• 6 ••. 18 ••• 0 ••• 17 ••• 17 ••• 19 •.• 14 16

TOTAL

_166

BRADFORD A. J. C. Gray, c. Knapton, b. Middleton ... 20 E. Tifienay, c. Middleton, b. Burbidge ... 6 J. A. Schofield, c. McCallum, b. Burbidge... 9 I. M. Hewitt, lbw., b. Kirby T. H. Thorpe, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby ... 65 P. N. Smith, c. Knapton, b. Middleton ... 1 B. Brown, b. Middleton ... 1 P. A. Boddy, lbw., b. Kirby ... 0 R. A. Rowe, lbw., b. Kirby ... 0 J. P. Bailey, not out ... ... 13 Extras ... 12 TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

19 20 66 69 91 91 91 117 144 166

11 35 58 60 62 65 67 68 68 146

...146

Bowling Analysis: BRADFORD G.S. 0. M. 21 R. A. Rowe 6 P. A. Boddy 13 2 I. M. Hewitt 8 0 2 T. H. Thorpe 15.4

R. 36 35 31 48

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 10 0 2 0 19.2 5 11 4 4 0

W. 4 2 0 4

P. B. Burbidge S. J. S. Wroe D. Kirby ... J. F. Middleton J. A. Bygate

R. W. 34 2 7 0 48 5 27 3 18 0

St. Peter's won the toss and elected to bat on an extremely soft wicket, and although McCallum and Irvin were out before a quarter of an hour had elapsed, some slow but confident batting from Middleton (23) and Bygate (31) somewhat boosted the score. With 91 runs on the board and the quick dismissal of Macpherson, Knapton and Kirby in the space of seven minutes, the innings appeared to be moving to its close. However, due to the spirited batting of the three 'tail-enders', who all reached double figures, the School reached the quite respectable score of 166—a truly combined effort. Bradford's innings can be summarised quite briefly. After an unspectacular 62 had been scored for the loss of five wickets, in came T. H. Thorpe, who, according to 'on the spot' reports, was capable of saving any match single-handed. Suffice it to say that during the hour he was in he hit a splendid 65, slashing with reckless abandon at every ball he received, to spirited roaring from the pavilion. Yet all good things come to an end, and having taken the score from 68 for nine to 146 with Bailey, he was caught by Burbidge off Kirby, whose consistent and chanceless bowling earned him five for 48 in 19.2 overs. Thus St. Peter's won by 20 runs in a match which was liberally laced with surprise and excitement.

ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 13th July, 1957 Result : St. Peter's won by 2 wickets CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. A. J. Leggat, run out E. W. Jepson, c. Burdon, b. Wroe G. D. Shires, c. Knapton, b. Burbidge A. B. Sellers, c. Wroe, b. Middleton ... W. J. Poppleton, b. Robinson J. M. Scales, st. Knapton, b. Middleton H. Kippax, c. Burdon, b. Kirby ... J. H. Holdsworth, c. Robinson, b. Wroe F. Hall, lbw., b. Middleton ... P. R. V. Blakey, run out C. W. Nelson, not out Extras TOTAL

ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, C. Poppleton, b. Jepson J. A. Bygate, c. Poppleton, b. Jepson D. Kirby, b. Blakey ..• ... ... D. B. Irvin, run out ... ... ... J. F. Middleton, b. Poppleton P. B. Burbidge, b. Poppleton J. J. F. Knapton, b. Poppleton D. G. Macpherson, not out ... D. Robinson, b. Poppleton ...

... 10 ... 0 ... 0 ... 70 ... 0 ... 18 2 0 4 ... 12

...

R. T. Burdon, Did not bat Extras

—

... 10

... 16 ... 44 ... 33 ... 1 ... 1 ... 8 ... 0

... 10 —

...129

TOTAL for 8 wkts.

—

—130 —

Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S 0. M. 0 P. B. Burbidge ... 10 4 S. J. S. Wroe 15 4 15 1 J. F. Middleton ... 8.1 1 0 D. Robinson ...

R. 18 39 23 23 14

CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. 0. M. R. W. J. Poppleton ... 16 5 30 E. W. Jepson ... 14 3 35 R. V. Blakey ... 5.4 2 5 6 2 12 H. Kippax • •• 6 0 38

W. 1

2 1 3 I

w. 4 2

ST. PETER'S v. T. H. HOBSON'S XI Played at Woodhouse Grange on 24th July, 1957 Result : Lost by 99 runs ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, c. Kay, b. Lawrence ... J. A. Bygate, st. Kay, b. Lawrence ... D. Kirby, b. Nicholson ... D. B. Irvin, b. Lawrence J. F. Middleton, c. Kay, b. Thomas J. J. F. Knapton, b. Lawrence ... D. G. Macpherson, lbw., b. Lawrence P. B. Burbidge, lbw., b. Thomas ... R. T. Burdon, hit wkt., b. Lawrence ... D. Robinson, lbw., b. Thomas S. J. S. Wroe, not out Extras TOTAL

T. H. HOBSON'S XI — C. Kay, b. Macpherson ... 15 T. H. Hobson, c. Wroe, b. Kirby ... 0 J. M. Dent, b. Macpherson... ... 0 H. Thomas, c. Kirby, b. Macpherson ... 22 ... R. F. Harding, b. Kirby ... 12 Westcoat, b. Kirby ... 0 ... 0J. Lawrence, b. Kirby T. Hobson, b. Kirby ... 33 K. A. Hopper, b. Kirby 2 D. Nicholson, c. Robinson, b.:Irvin ... 0 H. Franks, not out ... ... 0 Extras TOTAL

... 85

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

4 5 24 46 50 50 50 85 85

57 57 57 68 111 111 137 145 182

Fall of wickets:

33 ... 23 ... 0 ...

... 87

...I84

Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S M. 0. 0 P. B. Burbidge ... 9 7 1 ... S. J. S. Wroe 8 1 D. G. Macpherson 6 14 D. Kirby ... 0 3 J. F. Middleton ... 4.2 0 D. B. Irvin

R. 39 30 34 44 12 19

T. H. HOBSON'S XI M. R. 0.

W. O O 3 6 0

D. Nicholson J. Lawrence R. F. Harding T. Hobson... H. Thomas

23 7 3 8

12 2 0 6

52 13 11 0

W. 6 0 0

ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played at St. Peter's on 26th and 27th July, 1957 Result : Drawn (rain stopped play) OLD PETERITESI(IstlInn's) ... 7 J. E. Annequin, b. Wroe ... 3 D. I. Fletcher, c. Bygate, b. Burbidge R. G. Bough, c. Irvin, b. Burbidge ... ... 24 J. B. Mortimer, b. Kirby K. Lockwood, c. Robinson, b. Middleton ... 8 0 N. J. Magson, lbw., b. Middleton ... 35 P. M. Steele, b. Middleton ... R. N. Johnson, lbw., b. Kirby ... ... 14 R. A. Stratton, c. Burbidge, b. Middleton ... 1 J. J. Youll, b. Middleton ... P. Crowe, not out ... Extras

ST. PETER'S (1st Inn's) ••• 15 A. McCallum, c. Crowe, b. Youll ••• 1 J. A. Bygate, c. Stratton, b. Youll ••• 92 D. Kirby, st. Stratton, b. Lockwood ••• 4 D. B. Irvin, c. Fletcher, b. Mortimer ••• 39 J. F. Middleton, b. Magson . J. F. Knapton, b. Lockwood ••• 3 . B. Burbidge, b. Magson ••• 5 ••• 5 D. G. Macpherson, not out ... ••• 13 D. Robinson, not out R. T. Burdon I Did not bat S. J. S. Wroe ... 21 Extras

TOTAL

TOTAL for 7 wkts. (dec.) ...198

...113

Fall of wickets:

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ——— — — — — 3 38 53 154 156 172 172

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 13 25 50 54 54 96 102 105 113 Bowling Analysis:

OLD PETERITES M. 0. 12 2 J. J. Youll 1 ... 7 P. Crowe ... 1 J. B. Mortimer ... 15 1 ... 13 N. J. Magson 2 ... 14 K. Lockwood

R. 38 10 63 42 24

W. 2 O

P. B. Burbidge S. J. S. Wroe J. F. Middleton D. Kirby ...

I 2 2

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 6 0 6 2 16 3 15 1

R. 15 11 38 40

W. 2 1 5 2

ST. PETER'S (2nd Inn's) 35 A. McCallum, c. Crowe, b. Mortimer 19 R. T. Burdon, lbw., b. Magson 23 J. A. Bygate, st. Johnson, b. Mortimer 4 ... D. B. Irvin, lbw., b. Mortimer . 47 ... D. Kirby, not out J. F. Middleton, c. Fletcher, b. Mortimer ... 1 ... 15 J. J. F. Knapton, not out ... P. B. Burbidge Did not bat D. G. Macpherson D. Robinson S. J. S. Wroe ... 6 Extras

OLD PETERITES (2nd Inn's) J. E. Annequin, c. Robinson, b. Kirby D. I. Fletcher, c. Wroe, b. Middleton R. G. Bough, lbw., b. Kirby ... ... ... J. B. Mortimer, not out ... K. Lockwood, not out N. J. Magson P. M. Steele Did not bat R. N. Johnson R. A. Stratton J. J. Youll J P. Crowe Extras

... 65

TOTAL for 3 wkts.

TOTAL for 5 wkts. (dec.) ...150

29 17 5

Fall of wickets:—

Fall of wickets: 4 5

1 2 3 ——— 34 60 62

45 80 84 89 91 Bowling Analysis: OLD PETERITES M. 0. 2 7 J. J. Youll... 3 11 P. Crowe ... 2 10 N. J. Magson 2 8 K. Lockwood 1 10 J. B. Mortimer

R. 18 35 28 20 43

ST. PETER'S M. 0. 0 5 P. B. Burbidge ... 1 3 ... S. J. S. Wroe 2 9 J. F. Middleton 2 7 ... D. Kirby ...

0 0 1

R. 19 9 18 10

0 1 2

The winning of the toss by D. Kirby was ominous for the Old Boys, many of whom had vivid memories of the glut of runs scored by the School in recent seasons. Sure enough, Kirby was the thorn in their flesh, and with Middleton's able support the pair had a fourth wicket partnership of 101 runs. By 3 o'clock the School had established their commanding position and were able to declare just short of the 200 mark for the loss of seven wickets. The Old Boys' innings was a shaky affair, and the situation looked particularly black when the score stood at 54 for six. However, where other more eminent cricketers had failed, P. M. Steele somehow succeeded and a valuable knock of 35 brought the Old Boys' score within reach of a three figure total. With a lead of 85 runs on the first innings, it was clearly the School's job to score runs quickly, declare and force an issue. With D. Kirby completely dominating the innings with a fine knock of 47 not out, the School in large measure succeeded in their purpose, and the Old Boys were finally set to score 236 runs to win in 2 hours —not an over-generous declaration, but by no means out of the question. After a further hour of play, the Old Boys' total stood at 65 for three wickets, whereupon the heavens opened and there was a stampede for the marquee. The scene was set for the big partnership, if ever it was going to develop, with Mortimer and Lockwood at the wicket, but the pitch was quickly awash and no further play could be contemplated. Had rain saved the Old Boys once again?

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1957 Christmas Term 1st XV Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Home Home

5th Oct. H.M.S. Ceres ... Saturday Wednesday 9th Oct. Headingley "A"... Wednesday 16th Oct. Durham School 19th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Saturday ... Wednesday 23rd Oct. Trent College ... ... 26th Oct. Denstone College Saturday 2nd Nov. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts Saturday ..• ... 9th Nov. Leeds G.S. Saturday Wednesday 13th Nov. "A" XV v. Ripon G.S.... 16th Nov. Giggleswick School Saturday 23rd Nov. Ampleforth College Saturday Wednesday 27th Nov. Worksop College 14th Dec. Old Peterites ... Saturday

2nd XV Wednesday 16th Oct. Durham School 19th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Saturday 26th Oct. Giggleswick School Saturday ... 9th Nov. Leeds G.S. Saturday 23rd Nov. Ampleforth College Saturday Wednesday 27th Nov. Worksop College

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

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3rd XV Saturday

23rd Nov. Ampleforth College

... Away

Under 16 Colts XV ... 19th Oct. Pocklington School Saturday ... Wednesday 23rd Oct. Trent College ... ... 26th Oct. Giggleswick School Saturday 2nd Nov. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts "A" X—ir Saturday ... Wednesday 13th Nov. Durham School 16th Nov. Barnard Castle School ... Saturday ... 23rd Nov. Ampleforth College Saturday ... Wednesday 27th Nov. Worksop College

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

Under 15 Colts XV ... 19th Oct. Pocklington School Saturday Wednesday 6th Nov. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Wednesday 13th Nov. Durham School.. 16th Nov. Barnard Castle School ... Saturday ... Wednesday 27th Nov. Worksop College

Senior House Matches Wednesday 30th Oct. 1st Round 30th Nov. Semi-finals Saturday ... 7th Dec. Final Saturday

Junior House Matches 8th Nov. 1st Round Friday Wednesday 4th Dec. Semi-finals ... Wednesday 11th Dec. Final

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

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SWIMMING A flaming June and swimming was off to a very good start. For ( some, even cricket stood aside and made way for the popularity of the Baths, and much fun was had by all and sundry. A determined drive was made in this year's ideal conditions to reduce to an absolute minimum the number of non-swimmers. Considerable progress was made, and the number of remaining nonswimmers was reduced to the lowest on record, but the position can never be wholly satisfactory until it is known that everyone can swim. A number of potential life-savers started on various courses, but it was disappointing that less than half persisted and eventually took the tests. All the entrants passed, and D. Anderson, J. G. Clark and A. McCallum are especially to be congratulated on their hard work and the achievement of Instructors' Certificates. In addition, the following awards were gained :Bar to the Award of Merit: S. S. Hobson. Award of Merit: J. G. Clark. Bronze Cross: P. A. Fenton, S. K. D. Hill, R. S. R. Hyde, P. R. Jenner, P. H. Moat. Bar to Bronze Medallion: S. K. D. Hill, R. S. R. Hyde. Bronze Medallions: M. G. H. Adcock, J. G. Ainley, J. R. Anfield, M. S. Blacker, J. C. Brisby, S. P. Burton, R. L. Bywater, D. P. Coles, M. W. Foster, R. Gray, F. J. A. Hewitt, C. D. Ibberson, I. T. Parkin, R. P. V. Puttock, D. H. Rhodes, G. P. Robinson, J. G. Saunders, J. G. Wright. It is to be hoped that many more will take Awards of Merit and Bronze Crosses next year and that five or six will take the Diploma— the highest award of the Royal Life Saving Society. The Swimming Sports at the end of term took on the usual pattern, and with the establishment of three new School records it can be justifiably claimed that the standard has been maintained. It is interesting to note that both R. A. Hodgson's and C. D. Ibberson's times in their respective intermediate events were better than the corresponding open events. Grove, the holders of the cup, were eventually outpointed by School House. School House, who only gained one first and two thirds in the open events, owe their success entirely to their intermediate and junior groups, who between them gained nine firsts, five seconds and one third, which augurs well for their future.

DETAILED RESULTS OF SWIMMING SPORTS Sunday, 28th July 1. Under 16+ Free-style-50 yds. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd I. Parkin, 3rd W. Mitchell. Time : 29.2 secs. (School record). 2. Open Back-stroke-50 yds. 1st W. Gibson, 2nd D. C. Parry, 3rd R. S. R. Hyde. Time : 35.7 secs. 3. Under 15 Plunge. 1st G. P. Robinson, 2nd I. Kirkus, 3rd J. C. Brisby. Distance : 38 ft. 7+ ins.

4. Under 15 Back-stroke-25 yds. 1st J. C. Brisby, 2nd D. H. Fletcher, 3rd A. Hardman. Time : 17.5 secs. 5. Open Breast-stroke--100 yds. 1st J. S. Ibberson, 2nd A. McCallum, 3rd L. T. Beaumont. Time: 1 min. 29.8 secs. 6. Under 16/ Dive. 1st C. D. Ibberson, 2nd C. W. A. Groundwater, 3rd A. May. 7. Under 15 Free-style--50 yds. 1st G. P. Robinson, 2nd J. L. Pilditch, 3rd A. J. De Mulder. Time : 32.7 secs. 8. Under 161 Breast-stroke-100 yds. 1st C. D. Ibberson, 2nd I. Parkin, 3rd F. C. Beaumont. Time : 1 min. 23.8 secs. 9. Open Free-style-100 yds. 1st P. L. Bellwood, 2nd W. Gibson, 3rd W. N. Richards. Time : 68.4 secs.

Monday, 29th July

10. Open Free-style-25 yds. 1st D. C. Parry, 2nd W. N Richards, 3rd (equal) R. Baxter and D. Storey. Time : 13.6 secs. 11. Under 16i Free-style-25 yds. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd I. Parkin, 3rd J. C. G. Wheeler. Time : 13.4 secs. 12. Under 15 Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st C. J. Copley, 2nd (equal) F. J. A. Hewitt and S. H. Reiss. Time : 43.6 secs. 13. Open Free-style-50 yds. 1st P. L. Bellwood, 2nd W. Gibson, 3rd W. N. Richards. Time : 30.0 secs. 14. Open Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st L. T. Beaumont, 2nd A. McCallum, 3rd R. M. Wheeler. Time : 38.2 secs. 15. Under 161 Plunge. 1st P. R. Webster, 2nd S. K. D. Hill, 3rd D. L. Slade. Distance : 52 ft. 16. Under 16/ Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st C. D. Ibberson, 2nd F. C. Beaumont, 3rd L. H. K. MacKay. Time : 36.0 secs. (School record). 1 17. Open Dive. 1st J. S. Ibberson, 2nd D. C. Parry, 3rd J. A. Bygate. 18. Under 16 Obstacle Race-50 yds. 1st J. J. Rhodes, 2nd R. L. Evans, 3rd W. Mitchell. Time : 48.3 secs. 19. Open Obstacle Race-50 yds. 1st P. L. Bellwood, 2nd D. N. Brockle• bank, 3rd D. Anderson. Time : 42.8 secs. 20. Under 15 Obstacle Race-25 yds. 1st C. J. Copley, 2nd A. M. Headlam, 3rd S. P. Burton. Time : 21.4 secs. 21. Open Plunge. 1st P. A. Crane, 2nd J. M. Lennox, 3rd K. Wilson Distance : 49 ft. 7 ins. 22. Under 15 Free-style-25 yds. 1st G. P. Robinson, 2nd S. H. Reiss, 3rd R. G. Bruce. Time : 13.9 secs. 23. Under 161 Back-stroke-50 yards. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd S. K. D. Hill, 3rd C. W. Gough. Time : 38.3 secs. 24. Under 15 Dive. 1st R. P. V. Puttock, 2nd J. Burdon, 3rd P. G. Humpherson. 25. Under 16/ Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Manor, 2nd School House, 3rd Grove. Time : 61.8 secs. 26. Under 15 Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Grove, 2nd School House, 3rd Manor. Time : 63.1 secs. (School record). 27. Open Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Grove, 2nd Rise, 3rd Manor. Time: 57.0 secs. 1st- 5 pts. 2nd-3 pts. 3rd-1 pt. Award of points 1st-10 pts. 2nd-6 pts. 3rd-2 pts, ..• Relays ... 73/ points ... School House 68 points Grove ••• 56 points Manor 45 points Rise 16 points ... Queen's 111 points ... Temple •••

Mrs. Dronfield kindly presented the Kazerooni Cup to R. Baxter, the Captain of School House swimming team. 72

THE BOAT CLUB Every club must expect to have fluctuating fortunes. After a bumper year like 1956 the teller of boating fortunes might well have predicted a slump. But no such thing occurred and the shelf in Big Hall still has four regatta cups to weigh it down. Of these, three were won by the 3rd IV, repeating the success of last year's 3rd IV. The fourth cup is the Bradford Trophy for Schools' Fours won at York Regatta by the 1st IV. Looking back at the term's rowing there are several events of which to take note. First and foremost the arrival of a new rowing master in Mr. Mair, whose obvious enthusiasm made itself felt from the start and played no small part in the success of the 3rd IV. We are very glad to have Mr. Mair in the Boat Club. The second event was the arrival of the two fine eights made by Messrs. Tims, of Oxford. These boats came a little later than we had hoped, and so we were not able to take full advantage of them for practice. However, the policy adopted was to use them mainly for training next year's boaters, and in this respect they have already shown their great value. Next year we shall be able to take full advantage of them and the Boat Club must feel very grateful to the Governors of the School and to the Head Master for allowing us to possess two first class racing eights. On the first occasion the eights were placed in the water, the Boat Club was honoured by the presence of the Head Master and Mrs. Dronfield. Mrs. Dronfield launched the boats and named them "Ann" and "Elizabeth", thus continuing the tradition of naming fine boats after Head Masters' daughters. The third notable event was the appearance in Big Hall of the architect's plans for an enlarged boathouse which will give increased accommodation for boats and also better changing facilities with running water and drainage. The present changing room and workshop, which have been so useful but so unsightly, will be demolished. And so, by Christmas, a fine, improved boathouse should stand between fields and river. Returning to the individual crews, the 1st IV has had a season in which its races have been as hard to win as ever. A first success against the R.A.F., Cranwell, rowed at Newark, was a great leg-up for them, but at Leeds Regatta, Durham University, stroked by a former St. Peter's Boat Club Captain, R. A. Jackson, were too good for them. At York they won the Schools' Cup comfortably, but at Durham they met the formidable Durham A.R.C. crew which has been winning all major open events in the North this year. However, the 1st IV had a convincing win against Durham School and this raised their spirits once more—not that they showed signs of depression over failures, but nothing helps a crew along so much as a win. 73

The 2nd IV suffered a set-back after one week of the term when

D. A. Wilson went to hospital to have his appendix removed. Wilson stroked the winning House crew last term and it seemed that he would be stroking a promising crew. His place was taken by Wheeler, whose one fault—not of his own making—was a lack of racing experience. The experience he has had this year will count in his favour for next year, but all the rest of the 2nd IV are leaving. For the first three weeks of the term the 3rd, 4th and 5th crews were treated as equal crews and then a rearrangement took place which produced a fine 3rd IV which won the Maiden Fours at Leeds, the Junior Fours at York and the Junior Fours at Durham in fine boats. This was a worthy effort and Hancock is to be heartily congratulated on his forceful stroking of the boat. Unfortunately he and Procter at 2 are both leaving. When the eights arrived the crews immediately behind the School crews were reorganised by segregating as far as possible boaters who were staying at least one more year from those leaving. This was essentiai, for figures showed that of the thirty most senior oars only six or eight would be staying on at School, and so talent had to be sought lower down the Boat Club. This has had some success as a first measure, and J. N. T. Howat, 0.P., on coming down from Cambridge, has given two eights some valuable individual attention. One thing stands out : there is plenty of opportunity in the Boat Club for next year. The School Regatta this year was slightly curtailed and was confined to the twelve lowest crews, six forming an Intermediate Division and six a Junior Division. There were some good races and an especially interesting feature was the excellent timing in both finalists of the Junior Division : for boys in the second term of rowing this was a very encouraging sign. Last year our gratitude was expressed to Mr. Portlock and Mr. Whitmore for their great kindness in using their cars and their time in taking crews to regattas. Once again they have come forward with the same enthusiasm, which has made our trips so much more pleasant, and we offer them our sincere thanks. Another debt of gratitude we owe is to York City Rowing Club, and especially to their Captain, Reg. Jackson. He has on two occasions and in the best possible spirit mended two of our boats, one of which was stove in by the bow of another. This was a major repair and it was completed with the skill of a professional. It is optimistic to expect every member of a Boat Club to exercise the greatest care all the time, and so an occasional accident is almost inevitable. Two points do, however, stand out; one that oars will last longer if they are treated with more care. Oars have been dropped and bruised, and this sometimes causes breakage at the damaged point. It must be remembered that at every stroke an oar bends and returns to its original shape. In the course of, say, three 74

years this may happen a quarter of a million times if the oar is in constant use. A small weakness makes the oar much more vulnerable. A word about coxing and coxes. They have a hard and thankless task to perform. A good cox can do wonders for his crew, both in and out of the boat, a bad cox can cause despondency. Sitting in a narrow boat exposed to splashes, wind and rain, steering correctly and shouting suitable encouragement is a herculean task. Add to that the caustic comments of the crew or coach and the nervous tension of a race and you have the situation in which a cox finds himself. It is a dog's life. But a dog likes a dog's life and so a cox likes a cox's life, and if it were not for that every Boat Club would be short of coxes. In paying this tribute to the coxing fraternity the writer must point out that the very first duty of a cox is to see where he is going and to be in a position to avoid an obstacle, be it floating log, pleasure boat or swimmer. He must also have eyes at the back of his head to watch his rudder when leaving the Boat House steps or when preparing to turn his boat. Recently several accidents to boats have occurred through neglect of these simple rules and accidents to boats can cost a lot of money. Before details of results, attention should be drawn to three personalities. M. Welsh has made a quiet but very steady Captain of Boats, but his greatest value has been in the absolutely first class work he has done as 3 in the 1st IV. Here he has held nothing back and he has pulled a blade worthy of any captain. He has been helped in the secretarial work by C. W. Jose, whose task has been to organise crews, coaches, boats and oars—not an easy job, but well carried out by him. It is also felt that a word of thanks should go to K. Brown for his work in mending oars and bringing back into circulation some which were really regarded as scrap. He has done a good job well. RESULTS 22nd May. v. R.A.F. Cranwell at Newark. 1st IV won by I length; 2nd IV lost by f length. 25th May. York Spring Regatta. 1st VIII lost to Durham University. 8th June. Tyne Regatta (King's College). 1st VIII (1st and 2nd IVs combined) lost to Talkin Tarn in the Senior Eights event. 15th June. Leeds Regatta held for the first time at Roundhay Park. 1st IV beat Leeds University and lost to Durham University in the Senior Fours. 2nd IV lost to Durham University. 3rd IV beat York City R.C., Hymer's College, Leeds University A, Leeds University C, and Bradford G.S. to win the Maiden Fours.

22nd June. York Festival Regatta. 1st VIII lost to Talkin Tarn in the Senior Eights. 1st IV beat Lancaster R.G.S. (A) and Bradford G.S. to win the School Fours. 2nd IV lost to Loch Lomond A.R.C. 3rd IV beat York City R.C., Nottingham Brittania R.C., and Manchester University to win the Junior Fours. 4th IV beat Hymer's College and lost to Glasgow University. 5th IV lost to Bede College R.C. 26th June. Durham Regatta (2nd day). 1st IV lost to Durham A.R.C. in the Senior Fours. 2nd IV lost to Greenock High School in the Junior-Senior Fours. 3rd IV beat University College B.C., Hatfield College B.C., King's College B.C., and University College B.C. to win the Junior Fours. 4th IV lost to Hatfield College in the Maiden Fours. 29th June. v. Bradford School at Saltaire. 3rd IV, 4th IV and 5th IV each won their race. 3rd July. v. Durham School at home. 1st IV won by 3 lengths. 2nd IV lost by I length. 3rd IV won by by 4 lengths. (All races were in clinker boats.) 20th July. Lancaster Regatta. 1st IV beat John O'Gaunt R.C. and lost to Northwich R.C. in the Senior Fours. 27th July. Old Peterite Races. The School won all races—one VIII and four IVs. CREWS.

1st IV—G. P. Burden, T. G. Stephenson, M. Welsh, A. C. Stubbs, D. N. L.

Beresf ord. 2nd IV—M. L. Bywater, M. B. Wilson, G. V. Nester, R. M. Wheeler, W. S. Macdonald. 3rd IV—C. J. Partridge, D. R. Procter, J. B. Mathews, M. G. Hancock, A. D. Best. 4th IV—A. G. Hall, S. S. Hobson, D. L. Slade, D. Anderson, J. G. Wright. 5th IV—P. J. M. Baines, J. D. Brewin, C. B. M. Gregory, D. R. Holt, J. G. Slater. Winner of Intermediate Division—W. Mitchell, C. D. Ibberson, J. N. Russell, H. R. L. Purse. Winner of Junior Division—P. R. Jenner, D. A. Lindsay, R. A. Martin, J. J. Reah. O.P. CREWS. VIII—D. M. Walker, B. A. Heap, V. B. Gregory, W. R. Ibberson, H. Brown, M. T. Carter, J. D. Birch, R. A. Jackson, (W. I. Macdonald). v. School 3rd IV—E. H. N. Turner, M. G. Goodburn, C. R. G. McNeil, C. W. Thompson, M. I. Daniel. v. School 4th IV—J. M. Welsh, S. M. Badham, A. P. Hopwood, J. E. Smith, E. G. Brown. v. School 5th IV—J. R. Shirtcliffe, M. J. Kent, G. Brooks, M. A. Handler, M. I. Daniel. v. School 6th IV—D. M. Walker, M. T. Carter, J. D. Birch, W. R. Ibberson, (W. I. Macdonald).

All the above gentlemen are thanked for their participation and for their part in making the number of these races a record for recent years. 76

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL It is always difficult to compile these notes for the Summer Term, as so much has already been said and it is difficult to know where to begin. It is sufficient to say that we have had an altogether successful term, and to fill in any gaps which are not covered by the various reports which follow. First of all, however, we should like to extend our sympathy to Mr. Blunt on the death of his father. Not many of us were present when Bishop Blunt preached to St. Olave's, but those who were there will long remember his delightful little sermon. Bishop Blunt had been in failing health for some time, but it came as a shock to us when we heard of his passing. In May, we entertained, as usual, the Wolf Cubs of York for their annual sports. Although no clear account of the organised chaos which ensued can be given, we can say that an uproarious Saturday afternoon was much enjoyed. Our own packs gained no great honours, but Ruddock emerged the clear champion in the "Throwing balls into buckets" event. A full account of our own Athletics is given elsewhere. After athletics the accent was on cricket, and our first eleven had a most successful season. Hutchinson scored two fifties, one against the-mature bowling of the fathers, and Jesper also scored a fifty. R. A. Wood's feat in taking all ten Woodleigh wickets for six runs is one which is unlikely to be repeated for a long time. Under Jesper's inspired captaincy the School had only on one occasion to lower its colours. The House matches were extremely closely fought, and it was not until well after the last ball of the last match had been bowled that Alcuin could be certain of the shield. Having already won the Football Shield and been second in both Cross Country and Athletics, they also won the Games Cup. By winning the Work Shield as well, they proved effectively that they were a House full of brain as well as brawn. The highlight in June, apart from some glorious weather and a whole holiday on Whit Monday, was the lecture given by Inspector Downey of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Some boys who went to the Great Yorkshire Show were also able to see the performance of which he was in charge. The Archaeological Society has met on three occasions. We much enjoyed a lecture given by Mr. Gaastra in the lecture theatre under truly tropical conditions, as well as two visits. On one occasion, we went to All Saints', North Street, where Mr. Wiseman explained the glass, and our other visit was to Kirkham Priory, where Mr. Cooper talked amidst the ruins. We much appreciated the drains of the priory and the free bottle of pop which appeared. The health of the School has been good, but a troublesome bug caused some absence towards the end of term. In all, 85 boys were absent for at least one day. We were singularly fortunate, since other York schools suffered from an epidemic of measles. 77

After the end of term, Jesper and Headlam carried the School colours to Wimbledon, where they played effectively in the Preparatory Schools' Lawn Tennis Championships. We knew that the opposition would be very hot, and we were not unduly upset that none of the honours came our way. Of those going up to St. Peter's, Jesper, Shannon, J. R., Gartside, Richardson, P., and Abel, M. A., are to be congratulated on gaining scholarships or exhibitions.

PRIZEGIVING St. Olave's School Prizegiving was held in the marquee on 25th July, 1957, when Mr. C. M. Jenkin-Jones, C.B.E., distributed the prizes. The Headmaster paid tribute to Mr. Jenkin-Jones and recalled the great help and encouragement he had given when he (the Headmaster) first came to the School. Mr. J. S. Cooper, the Master-in-Charge of St. Olave's, presented his annual and detailed report on the doings of the School during the year, and after distributing the prizes and shields, Mr. JenkinJones spoke to the boys and parents. After his wise and witty speech a vote of thanks was moved. The following is the list of prize-winners :— Art Prizes: Jv : Jiv: Jiii : Jii and Ji :

The Wytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity: P. C. N. Brown Jv : M. Sutcliffe Jiv : W. M. Hudson Jiii : Jii and Ji: G. F. Eastaugh

J. D. M. Hackney M. Sutcliffe R. P. Shouksmith V. H. R. Waine

Music Prizes: Piano: P. G. Long Violin : A. J. Bytheway

The Willsdon Handwriting Prizes : S. R. Hutchinson jv : J. C. Abel Jiv : A. E. Gilderdale Jiii : Jii and Ji: V. H. R. Waine

Form Prizes : JvA (Set A): M. C. M. Jesper JvA (Set B): S. D. Ward JvB: A. J. Bytheway JvC: D. C. D. Rees JivA : T. L. Adams JivB: A. W. Perry Jive: A. R. Magson JiiiA : R. H. Grayson JiiiB: A. G. Collomosse JiiA : J. H. Russell JiiB : P. F. A. Shearsmith S. G. Lancaster Ji:

The Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes : M. C. M. Jesper Jv : R. C. Sutton Jiv : D. G. Cummin Jiii: Jii and Ji : N. E. Furey English Essay Prizes : J. F. Gartside Jv: A. W. Perry Jiv: H. A. King Jiii: Jii and Ji: A. B. Best

The Work Shield—Alcuin The Football Shield—Alcuin The Cricket Shield—Alcuin The Cross Country Shield—Ainsty The Boxing Shield—Elmet The Games Cup—Alcuin Cricket Trophy—R. A. Wood

General Knowledge Prizes : J. F. Gartside Jv : D. R. Gow Jiv: W. M. Hudson Jiii : Jii and Ji : P. M. Darley

WORK SHIELD, 1957 House

Christmas Term Easter Term Summer Term Total

..,

Alcuin

Wentworth

Ainsty

Elmet

16.17 8.43 17.52

15.24 8.44 16.91

15,53 9.27 15.54

15.19 8.14 15.63

42.12

40.59

40.34

38.96

Elmet 5 8 3 15 8 10 — 49 —

Wentworth — — — — — 4 — 4 —

GAMES CUP, 1956-57 ... Boxing Football ... Cross Country Athletics ... ... Cricket Swimming

Ainsty 1 4 15 3 4 — — 27 —

Alcuin 2 20 6 6 20 2 — 56 —

ST. °L• AVE'S STANDARDS AND ATHLETICS In spite of the fact that we had only four afternoons for standards, and one of these was wet, the overall average of points per boy was one point higher than last year's. The following gained the maximum number of points :—Sessions (Ainsty), Pulleyn (Wentworth), Holgate (Elmet), Hutchinson and Wood, R. A. (Alcuin). MIDDLES —Cloughton (Ainsty), Bowling, Brining and Outhwaite (Elmet), Fawcett (Alcuin). imams :—Harris (Ainsty), Harding, Hyde and Mutch (Wentworth), Birch and Edbrooke (Elmet), Coles, Eastaugh, Shearsmith and Vooght (Alcuin). SENIORS

At the start of the Sports, Alcuin led with 91 points, followed by Elmet with 88. Ainsty and Wentworth both had 86, so all was set for an exciting inter-House competition. It soon became apparent that Wentworth could not hold the others, and they gradually fell astern in spite of the efforts of their Juniors. Ainsty, Alcuin and Elmet, however, remained very close all the afternoon. Any of them could have won when the last event, the Senior Relay, started. This race contained a whole chapter of accidents, for Sessions had injured his ankle at the High Jump and was forced to scratch from an exceptionally powerful team. As Ainsty managed to start off without a baton, his absence was hardly noticed, but even with a substitute Ainsty might well have won. Alcuin dropped the baton when in a winning position, which enabled Elmet to win the race and the shield. Had Alcuin won the Relay, they would have gained the shield by one point. If the Relay order had been Ainsty, Alcuin, Elmet (as was likely on paper), the three Houses would have finished the afternoon as they did—but there would have been 1+ points between the three of them instead of 17+. Harding broke the record for the Junior ,

Cricket Ball, and Abel, M. A., failed by only one inch to break the Senior Long Jump record. The Half Mile might also have produced a new record, for Spencer was not pressed and was in striking distance of it. Most unfortunately, Wilkinson, who would most certainly have given him a run for his money, had to scratch at the last minute, as he too had come to grief at the High Jump. After the Sports, Mrs. Wood presented the spoons and the shield. Below is a summary of the results :SENIORS.

880 Yards. 1st Spencer, R. A., 2nd Carr, 3rd Hackney, 4th Middleton. Time: 2 mins. 33.9 secs. 220 Yards. 1st Hutchinson and Wood, R. A., 3rd Abel, M. A., 4th Hart. Time : 30.3 secs. 100 Yards. 1st Hutchinson, 2nd Wood, 3rd Spencer, 4th Hart. Time: 12.4 secs. High Jump. 1st Tomlinson and Wood, 3rd Sessions, 4th Hackney. Height: 4 ft. 1 in. Long Jump. 1st Abel, 2nd Spencer and Tomlinson, 4th Richman. Distance : 14 ft. 4+ ins. Cricket Ball. 1st Hart, 2nd Hutchinson, 3rd Pulleyn, 4th Jesper. Distance: 61 yds. 1 ft. Relay. 1st Elmet, 2nd Alcuin, 3rd Wentworth. Time : 61.4 secs. MIDDLES. 440 Yards. 1st Bowling, 2nd Cloughton, 3rd Brining, 4th Wood, J. G. Time : 74.3 secs. 220 Yards. 1st Outhwaite, 2nd Richardson, J. L., 3rd Fawcett, 4th Popplewell. Time : 33.0 secs. 80 Yards. 1st Cloughton, 2nd Richardson, 3rd Popplewell, 4th Fawcett. Time : 10.8 secs. High Jump. 1st Outhwaite, 2nd Bowling, 3rd Abel, J. C., 4th Raine. Height : 3 ft. 9 ins. Long Jump. 1st Cloughton, 2nd Richardson, 3rd Holmes, P. J., 4th Brining. Distance: 11 ft. 11 ins. Cricket Ball. 1st Raine and Bowling, 3rd Brining, 4th Bach. Distance: 48 yds. 1 ft. 6+ ins. Relay. 1st Elmet, 2nd Ainsty, 3rd Alcuin. JUNIORS. 220 Yards. 1st Harris, 2nd Coles, 3rd Lancaster, 4th Hedley. Time: 35.5 secs. 100 Yards. 1st Birch, 2nd Vooght, 3rd Hyde, 4th Fry. Time: 14.9 secs. 50 Yards. 1st Birch, 2nd Coles, 3rd Vooght, 4th Harris. Time: 7.6 secs. High Jump : 1st Le Tocq, 2nd Coles, 3rd Shearsmith, 4th Smith, N. J. Height : 3 ft. 5 ins. Long Jump. 1st Le Tocq, 2nd Birch, 3rd Shearsmith, 4th Vooght. Distance: 11 ft. 1 in. Cricket Ball : 1st Harding, 2nd Holmes, B. L., 3rd Eastaugh, 4th Harris. Distance : 48 yds. 1 ft. 6+ ins. Relay. 1st Alcuin, 2nd Wentworth, 3rd Elmet. Time: 69.5 secs. SHIELD. 1st Elmet (170), 2nd Alcuin (163), 3rd Ainsty (152+), 4th Wentworth 1231). CONSOLATION RACES.

8 years—Watts. 9 years—Thompson, M. J. 10 years—Ward, W. J. B. 11 years—Hetherton. 12 years—Brindle. 13 years—Thompson, J. A. D.

SWIMMING, 1957 As the table below shows, it has been a very good season for swimming. Wentworth, in particular, are to be congratulated, for only one member of the House could not at least swim the width, and he was very nearly there. House

Test Passed School Test Length ... ... Width Nothing ... Non-starters

... Points gained ... Average Points for Sports

Wentworth

39 12 3 1 0 — 55 — ... 183 ... 3.3 ... 33

Alcuin

30 11 10

2 1 — 54 — 152 2.8 28

Elmet

Ainsty

Total

38 11 7 8 0 — 64 — 182 2.8 28

33 13 4 12 1 — 63 — 164 2.6 26

140 47 24 23 2 — 236 —

On the day of the Sports, the issue was in doubt until the Relay, although Elmet, with a slight lead, were the likely winners. Performances were very fair without being outstanding. The results were as follows :SENIORS.

1 Length (Free Style). 1st Wilkinson, 2nd Bruce, R. L., 3rd Hart, 4th Shannon, J. R. Time: 16.9 secs. 1 Length (Back Stroke): 1st Shannon, J. R., 2nd Cossins, 3rd Bruce, R. L., 4th Woolley. Time : 21.4 secs. 2 Lengths (Breast Stroke). 1st Sessions, 2nd Starkey, 3rd Kettlewell, 4th Rees. Time: 49.5 secs. Dive. 1st Wilkinson, 2nd Bruce, R. L., 3rd Brown, J. R., 4th Montfort. Plunge. 1st Cossins, 2nd Ormiston, 3rd Shannon, J. R., 4th Hart. Distance : 36 ft. li ins. MIDDLES. I Length (Free Style). 1st Bruce, D. S., 2nd Brining, 3rd Abel, P. N., 4th Midgley. Time : 21.2 secs. 1 Length (Back Stroke). 1st Barton, 2nd Abel, P. N., 3rd Clarke, 4th Bruce, D. S. Time : 23.9 secs. Dive. 1st Smith, R. J. G., 2nd Hetherton, 3rd Jackson, 4th Blunt. Plunge. 1st Elson, 2nd Magson, 3rd Bruce, D. S., 4th Bach. Distance : 34 ft. 7 ins. JUNIORS. 1 Length. 1st Smith, N. J., 2nd Hyde, 3rd Oxley, 4th Harding. Time : 19.9 secs. Dive. 1st Smith, N. J., 2nd Lovell, W., 3rd Cummin, 4th Oxley. Relay. 1st Elmet, 2nd Alcuin, 3rd Wentworth. Time : 59.8 secs. WINNERS OF SHIELD. Elmet (77), 2nd Wentworth (62), 3rd Alcuin (61), 4th Ainsty (56). NOT COUNTING TOWARDS SHIELD. Consolation Race—Blackburn. Beginners' Length—Sutton, R. C. Beginners' Width—Key.

After the Sports the Shield and prizes were presented by Mrs. Jesper.

CRICKET This has been a very full and successful term's cricket, with very little time lost through bad weather. There was a very close finish in the House Cricket Shield Matches where each House plays the other 3, and in which each House plays a Senior, Middle and Junior team which count 3, 2 and 1 respectively for a win. The final results were : Alcuin 12 points, Elmet 10 points, Ainsty 9 points and Wentworth 5. In School matches, out of seven played we won 5, drew 1 and lost 1. The following are to be congratulated on being awarded their Junior School Cricket Colours :—S. R. Hutchinson (Vice-Captain); D. A. Turnbull; R. A. Wood; J. D. M. Hackney. The final team was as follows :—M. C. M. Jesper (Captain), S. R. Hutchinson (Vice-Captain), D. A. Turnbull, R. A. Wood, J. D. M. Hackney, C. M. Wilkinson, C. D. Tomlinson, P. S. Shepherd, K. W. Headlam, G. M. Holgate, J. D. Carr—also played previously : M. H. Dukes (3), J. F. Gartside (1) and R. T. Middleton (1).

SCOUTING There has been much to encourage us these past three terms. In October we were pleased to add another Scouter, Mr. D. P. Johnston, to our ranks. Being by no means new to Scouting, his assistance with the Day Boy Troop has been all the more valuable. Then in November we entered into possession of our new Scout Room. During the winter we held two Camp Fires which were much enjoyed, and which proved of great value when the time came for a Camp Fire at our Summer Camp. The Headmaster officially welcomed us along with the rest of the Group in June, and we were able to express our thanks in person to him for his help towards providing such a fine home for the Group. After this ceremony we all spent a day out on Rievaulx Moor, which was much enjoyed in spite of activities being prematurely terminated by a downpour. The Summer Term ended with a most successful camp at Rievaulx in superb weather. We were sufficiently well staffed to embark on Patrol Cooking throughout instead of merely in the odd patrol as hitherto. In spite of over two-thirds of the Scouts never having been to Camp before, a very good standard of camping was reached. The above, coupled with the various activities in connection with the Jubilee Year of Scouting, constitute a memorable year for us all. 82

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Fencing

Shooting

The Boat Club

Scouting

The C.C.F

Natural History Society

The British Ship Adoption Society

The Music Society

Examination Results, 1957

House Notes

The Chapel

Valete and Salvete

Commemoration, 1957

School Officers

The Choir

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