Oct 1958

THE PETERITE Vol. L

OCTOBER, 1958

No. 349

EDITORIAL The term closed on a note of sadness with the news of Mr. Burgess's relapse, which came so soon after he had delighted us all by attending Commemoration.

His death on 9th August, although unfortunately expected, was nevertheless a tragic blow to all who knew him. We publish elsewhere the Head Master's address at the Memorial Service in the School Chapel on 27th September—the School's tribute to a man, who was loved and admired by master and boy alike. We offer our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Burgess and her family We extend a warm welcome to our new contemporary, "Oasis", and congratulate the Editor and his Committee on such a promising first edition. Literary magazines in schools are tender plants, and, it is the duty of all to see that "Oasis" does not wilt and die.

As our reviewer points out, "support means contributions", and we sincerely hope that many more will be encouraged to offer their support by the success of the first number In order to anticipate any gross exaggeration on the vexed question of the weather, we publish a statistical survey, based on information obtained from the School's weather station. This would seem to indicate that some of the grumbling was justified but that the "nuclear explosion" theorists will have to look elsewhere for a scapegoat.

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CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial Obituary Honours The Staff Bursar Commemoration ...

Examination Results Appeal ...

Valete and Salvete School Officers Weather ...

House Notes Oxford Cup Chapel ...

Choir Library ...

Music Society Record Library House Singing Curia Ship Adoption Natural History Society Young Farmers' Club Yorkshire Show "Oasis" ...

C.C.F. Pageant ...

Zenda Regurgens Scouts Cricket Boat Club Shooting Fencing Tennis Swimming Rugby Fixtures Hockey Fixtures O.P. News ...

Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ...

"Bully-Beef Faineant" Acknowledgments Editorial Notices ...

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OBITUARY LESLIE BURGESS Address by the Head Master at the Memorial Service on Saturday, 27th September.

"There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported".

This morning, in the intimacy of our School Chapel, we meet before God to honour the memory of one of whom that may truly be said.

Historians would say that we are too near the event to attempt a final appraisal of Leslie Burgess's life work—we are certainly too near indeed to permit a full realisation that he has departed from us.

To be aware, as some of us were last term, of the medical prognosis, was one thing—to have to carry on without him quite another matter.

Leslie Burgess and I have walked side by side for 19 years. From him I have received advice, inspiration, encouragement, constructive criticism, support—all in the full measure of my needs and deserts.

The inevitable professional loneliness of my office was richly tempered by his friendliness, and his instinct for the right approach to our dayto-day problems was my constant comfort.

But I must not indulge in what amounts to self-pity. There are few present here this morning who do not already realise how much this parting must mean to me.

Leslie Burgess began his teaching career, after a brilliant three years at Cambridge, first at Glenalmond, then as VIth form Classical Master at Merchant Taylors. At the early age of 27 he was appointed Head Master of Mansfield Grammar School, and we are very glad to know that two of his associates of those days are here this morning to join in our service. After further periods as Proprietor and Head Master of a Preparatory School and as a University Extension Lecturer, Mr. Burgess succeeded the late Rev. F. H. Barnby as Senior Classical Master here in 1939.

From the very first, his impact on the School was considerable.

His scholarly approach, his immaculate precision as a teacher, the width as well as the depth of his knowledge and experience—these are qualities for which generations of schoolboys can vouch, from which all who have passed through his hands have derived lasting benefit, qualities which have enriched the life and outlook of the School, be it in the classroom or the Masters' Common Room. Yet Leslie Burgess was by no means the aloof Classical Scholar. There was no worthwhile activity in which he was not both interested and knowledgeable. It was this facility which so endeared him to the many boys who have passed through his hands. It was this that made him so outstandingly successful as a Schoolmaster in the widest sense of the term.

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professions than the one from which he never swerved. As an author, playwright, producer—all of which he practised very successfully as an amateur—he may well have gone far. It is, indeed, fortunate for the teaching profession that one so gifted should have followed what he always felt was his vocation.

Leslie Burgess died on 9th August after an illness which began in April. During this period he was supported, as throughout his married life, by his wife's loving care and attention. Until two days before the end he was always hopeful of recovery, and I cannot but feel that there is in such cases some natural compensating hope— divinely inspired—which hides from a dying person a full realisation of his fate.

His presence at Commemoration last term was a great joy to him, and I know his family, as well as ourselves, are grateful that he was vouchsafed the strength to be present once again on an occasion which had always meant so much to him.

I saw Leslie Burgess three days before he died, while he was still hopeful of recovery. The following day he realised the true situation, and with characteristic precision and courage dictated the manner of his funeral and Memorial. Mercifully he was thereafter spared further suffering. He had a distaste for monuments or meaningless physical memorials, as I very well know. But in his memory and in carrying out what would have been his wish, Mrs. Burgess is presenting to the School a Litany Desk for use in this Chapel—and this will be inscribed to his memory. There could be no more suitable memorial—for Leslie Burgess, though far from being a ritualist, was a devout Christian. He knew his Bible far better than most, and his Faith can perhaps best be summed up in the last words he heard in this Chapel, sung by the whole School as a rousing climax to our Commemoration Service, "In Thee, 0 Lord, have I trusted. Let me never be confounded".

Let us then leave him with that thought in our minds. Of him it can truly be said "The many who have come into contact with him have come away better for it, and his influence has made on our community a mark for good, which will remain long after he has been forgotten".

No-one could wish for a better epitaph.

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COLONEL H. C. SCOTT It was with great regret that we heard of the sudden death of Colonel H. C. Scott on 3rd October. He had continued his many activities right up to the last hours of his life, and died as he would have wished.

Colonel Scott was educated at St. Peter's School, and had been closely connected with us all his life. For over thirty years he was Honorary Secretary of the Old Peterite Club, resigning in 1949 and becoming a Vice-President. The continuity of his interest in and 3

activities for the Club has been invaluable, and he can indeed go down to history as its principal architect. He was known to practically every living Old Peterite, and loved and respected by them all.

The School was fortunate when the Archbishop of York appointed Colonel Scott as one of his two representatives on the Board of Governors in 1941. Later, when it was decided to appoint a ViceChairman, Colonel Scott was selected for that office. The Board depended much on his wise counsel and he was a particularly helpful Chairman of the Building Sub-Committee.

'Colonel Scott was ever mindful of the desirability of interesting potential benefactors in the School, and through his good offices the circle of our practical friends has considerably widened. Many are the instances which come to mind of his helping hand behind the scenes. In Alexander Pope's words "he did good by stealth, and blushed to find it fame". To me he was a constant source of encouragement and inspiration. He set for himself a high standard of service, and looked for the same in others. He was just, fearless, and absolutely impartial—a man of integrity who will be much missed. His passing seems like the end of an era in the School's History, but his example points the way for the future.

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Scott and the family, and mourn the departure of one of our greatest Old Boys.

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REV. F. H. BARNEY As reported in the last issue of "The Peterite", the Rev. F. H. Barnby died at St. Mawes in May, 1958, at the age of 81.

Gerald Pawle, who was in the School House from 1927-31, lived near to Mr. Barnby at St. Mawes during the last five years of the latter's life, and wrote the following tribute to him for "The West Briton", whose editor has given permission for its reproduction in "The Peterite" :"With the death of the Rev. F. H. Barnby, St. Mawes has lost one of its best-known and most loved personalities and the memorial service at St. Just-in-Roseland Church, at which the Lord Bishop of Truro (Dr. E. R. Morgan) gave the address, paid moving tribute to his devoted work for the parish where he had been Assistant Curate for the last 18 years of his life.

Frederick Harcourt Barnby went to live at St. Mawes at the outbreak of the last war, when he retired after 26 years at St. Peter's School, York, where he was Chaplain and Sixth Form Master, but he had been a constant visitor to the village ever since he first spent a holiday there as a boy well before the turn of the century. Although London bred and spending most of his working life in Yorkshire, he regarded St. Mawes as his real home, and for many years before he became Assistant Curate of the Parish of St. Just he used to take services there during the summer holidays.

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Born in 1879, he was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and gained a scholarship to St. John's College, Oxford, in 1898. From 1903 to 1907 he was Assistant Master at Lincoln G.S. Then followed a brief spell at a private school at Buxton before he moved to Richmond. Ordained at Ripon in 1909, he became Curate at Richmond Parish Church and in 1913 he was appointed Chaplain to St. Peter's, York—he was actually licensed by Cosmo Gordon Lang, then Archbishop of York, in March, 1914. At the same time his distinction as a Classical scholar led to his appointment as Sixth Form Master and House Tutor.

At St. Peter's he remained for more than a quarter of a century, taking an abiding and vital interest in every aspect of the life of Britain's oldest public school. He held a commission in the school Officers' Training Corps in the first world war; he fired generations of boys with his own love of the Classics; and until well into his fifties he was a familiar figure on the cricket field, helping to coach a host of young players, among them A. B. Sellers and N. W. D. Yardley, both later destined to captain Yorkshire. A skilful slow bowler himself in his younger days, Barnby had a deep love of cricket and knowledge of its history, and although he rarely left St. Mawes after the second world war he followed the progress of every Test Match with intense interest. He was a proud man when one of his former Colts became captain of England. And when nearing eighty he could still take a boyish delight in discussing cricket tactics with a much younger visitor to St. Mawes in Denis Compton.

In 1929 he was invited to become Senior Assistant Master at St. Peter's and for a further decade his happy and useful life continued at York. When the time came to retire it was inevitable that he should return to Cornwall, and in 1940 he became Assistant Curate there. He had long been a student of Cornish history and wrote a series of absorbing articles for the parish magazine on the Cornish saints. His knowledge of local church lore was profound and he became a voluntary guide to many visitors to Truro Cathedral during the summer months.

It was only in the last six months or so that Barnby's health began to fail, and he died in hospital at Hayle after undergoing the second of two severe operations.

In his address in the church where Barnby had preached so eloquently the Bishop of Truro spoke of 'this magnificent life', dedicated to the service of others. 'What a wonderful thing it was that Frederick Barnby should, at the end of his distinguished career as a schoolmaster, have been given eighteen more years to devote to parish work of such a high order.' " At the memorial service, conducted by the Rev. A. E. Coulbeck, Rector of St. Just, Pawle represented the School. It is planned to create a Fund which will enable some permanent memorial to Mr. Barnby to be placed in the church at St. Mawes, and donations should be sent to Mr. Coulbeck at the Rectory, St. Just-in-Roseland, near Truro, Cornwall.

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MR. P. S. BURRELL The following notice appeared in "The Times" on 1st May, 1958 :— MR. P. S. BURRELL EDUCATION IN INDIA Mr. Percy Saville Burrell, age of 86.

C.I.E.,

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The fifth son of Benjamin Burrell, he was born on 11th December, 1871, and educated at Leeds Grammar School, where he was a Scholar, and Queen's College, Oxford, where he was an Honorary Scholar and Hastings Exhibitioner. He took a First Class in Classical Moderations and a Second Class in Lit. Hum., and after coming down taught at several schools, including St. Peter's, York.

He joined the Indian Educational Service in 1904 and between that year and 1926, when he retired, held several important posts, including those of Assistant Director of Public Instruction, Principal of Queen's College, Benares, and Professor of Philosophy, head of Department of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Allahabad University.

He was appointed C.I.E. in 1926.

He married Ethel Marion, the daughter of Lewis Bilton, by whom he had two sons, one of whom is Mr. J. P. Burrell, the theatrical producer. .

F. CLEMONS The death is reported of F. Clemons, who was at St. Peter's from 1892 to 1895 and was a member of the Cricket XI of 1894.

HONOURS B.B.E. Major-General Launcelot Eric Cutforth, Colonel Commandant, Royal Army Ordnance Corps (now retired) (St. Peter's, 1913-17).

O.B.E. The Rev. W. H. G. Milnes, m.c., formerly Principal of Elizabeth College, Guernsey (Staff, 1923-34).

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THE STAFF MR. A. D. HART Mr. and Mrs. Hart's threatened return to New Zealand has at last materialised, justified doubtless, if not actually hastened, by our summer climate. They will both be greatly missed.

To list Mr. Hart's activities in the School would be beyond the scope of this magazine, which, incidentally, he edited most efficiently on two occasions at short notice. Suffice it to say that they covered such varying fields as stage management (and recent School plays have been justly applauded for their sets), life-saving, hockey, and the Library. To all these activities Mr. Hart brought a cheerful and a most infectious enthusiasm. At the risk of resembling an obituary, it can be said that he will be remembered at St. Peter's as a most amiable and helpful colleague and a most human and conscientious teacher.

We wish Mr. and Mrs. Hart and their children every happiness in their new home.

MR. R. M. N. MONTGOMERY Mr. Montgomery leaves to take up a post at Winchester.

In his short stay of two years he has played a full part in the life of the School. The High Table, at least, will be the poorer for the lack of his dry, penetrating comment on matters of moment.

We wish him well at Winchester. * * * Mr. L. C. Le Tocq has been appointed Second Master and will, in consequence, give up the House Mastership of The Manor at the end of the Christmas Term.

Mr. A. E. R. Dodds will then become House Master of The Manor, and, at the same time, Mr. D. G. Cummin will take over The Rise in succession to Mr. Crews.

We congratulate Mr. Crews on his appointment as Head Master of Scarborough College, which he takes up in January.

We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown on the birth of a son (Charles Andrew Felix) on 10th September, 1958.

We congratulate Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth on his engagement to Miss Tanya Sutcliffe, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Sutcliffe, of Huddersfield.

BRIGADIER A. L. HADDEN, O.B.E. Brigadier Hadden retired as Bursar on 30th June after four years at St. Peter's, during which time he directed the administrative side of the School with military efficiency. Those who helped with the Annual School Dances will remember with gratitude the amount of time and work Brigadier and Mrs. Hadden devoted to these successful functions. We shall hope to see them both on frequent occasions in the future.

Mr. E. R. Marshall has been appointed Bursar in succession to Brigadier Hadden.

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COMMEMORATION, 1958 In such a summer it was perhaps inevitable that the weather should leave its watermark on the Commemoration week-end; it did, however, wait until lunch-time on Saturday to do so, and, even then, the intrepid cricketers provided two hours' entertainment on a rain-soaked pitch and the Band was able to give its usual polished performance under Drum-Major Bellwood. The full programme of boat races was carried out, and the large number of visitors were able to visit the Hobbies and Art exhibitions or to study profitably the Appeal Fund information, so attractively set out in the Hall.

At the Prize-giving in the Clifton Cinema, Sir Charles Morris, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds University, was welcomed in the traditional manner by T. D. J. Layfield, winner of the newly-awarded P. E. Lord Prize for Classics. To the admiration and surprise of most of his audience and the frankly unbelieving astonishment of many younger members of the School, Layfield received an immediate and impromptu reply from our distinguished visitor in the Latin tongue.

When the Head Master had delivered his report, Sir Charles presented the prizes and then addressed the assembly in a more generally comprehensible language.

After congratulating Layfield on his speech, Sir Charles expressed his pleasure at re-visiting the scene of his brother's triumphs and commented on the "rich and busy life" of the School, as detailed in the Head Master's report. He then took one extract from the report as his "text" : the Head Master's statement that it was now an accepted state of affairs that two thirds of the boys in Sixth forms should study the sciences and one third the arts. Whilst acknowledging that we in Britain educated our specialists as well as any other country, Sir Charles felt that the Public Schools really owed their justly great reputation to the education they had given to those men —the great majority—who did not require their specialist knowledge for their life work—in public life, industry, business, the professions or, indeed, in their own private lives. Formerly these men had mostly been educated on the arts side; if only one third of the boys now leaving school were to come from this side, most of these would require their specialist knowledge for their careers, and the great bulk of men not requiring any specialist knowledge would have to come from the other two thirds, brought up on the sciences. These would be the men who would be performing the majority of the great variety of jobs in the world, and their education needed to be "well conceived and to have a good structure". It was the Public Schools who had always provided this education "par excellence", but they were going to find it increasingly difficult to do so, as the range of modern knowledge grew steadily wider. Yet, maintained Sir Charles, it was this kind of education which "enabled us all to live together, to profit from one another's knowledge, to understand one another".

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more and more about their specialist subjects, and the great problem was going to be how to "satisfy them enough in the things they really get their teeth into and, at the same time, to help them to acquire all the old virtues". There was no doubt, Sir Charles concluded, that "the Public Schools would have their work cut out to maintain their reputation as foremost in the world at giving this particular kind of education".

A vote of thanks to Sir Charles Morris was proposed most efficiently and attractively by Sir William Worsley.

On Sunday the Commemoration sermon was preached by Canon H. N. Hodd, O.P.

THE HEAD MASTER'S REPORT "I cannot remember since the war a year wherein more difficulties had to be overcome." Whilst he thus summarised the past year and cited the chief of these difficulties—the Asian 'flu epidemic, the vile weather and, "greatest blow of all", Mr. Burgess's long absence—the Head Master hastened to add that the School could survive far greater troubles and he had no gloomy report to deliver.

Dealing first with the ever present problem of finance, Mr. Dronfield reported that, in the past year, the Appeal Fund had enabled the School to build two classrooms for the Junior School, ornamental paths and walls in the grounds, a new Boat House and two hard tennis courts. It was his hope that before next Speech Day at least three new projects would have been started—namely, the enlarged Big Hall, new squash courts and the Music School. But, to achieve this, the renewed appeal had to succeed, as the present balance would be almost consumed by the building of a block of four classrooms on the south-east side of the Bast Quadrangle, which had already begun. In passing, the Head Master asked for suggested names for the more recent buildings, and he also hinted at an easy and obvious way for anyone to associate his name with any projected building.

With regard to the "future of the Public Schools", the Head Master contented himself with reaffirming the School's friendly relations with Local Authorities and claimed that "our independence is our opportunity".

Turning to the curriculum, Mr. Dronfield pointed out that it was now an accepted fact in the country that one third of future Sixth forms should read Arts and the other two thirds Maths. and Science; this division had been operative at St. Peter's for quite a long time.

Whilst this Sixth form work was principally aimed at preparing boys for the University, (and over three quarters of the boys who passed "A" Level did proceed to the University), there were nevertheless often very sound reasons for advising a boy to aim rather at alterna9

tive training, such as an apprenticeship or articleship, in cases where the boy would obviously not be able to profit fully from a University career. Too many boys were disappointed at failing to get into a University, when, actually, they should never have tried. Nevertheless, continued the Head Master, it was almost always beneficial to a boy to stay at school for his full five years. The abolition of National Service had, in addition, made it possible once again for a boy to spend one or two profitable years between School and University or other further training.

Passing to academic successes, Mr. Dronfield reported that it had been a satisfactory year, although, inevitably perhaps, not such an "annus mirabilis" as the previous one. Three State Scholarships and six Local Authority Major Scholarships had been obtained and Irvin was to be congratulated on his Open Exhibition in English at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. One pleasing feature of the other examination results was that fewer boys than ever were left with an "0" Level subject to pass after entering Transitus. One particularly noteworthy achievement was that of Beverley Jones—the first boy to obtain his A.R.C.O. while still at St. Peter's.

The general education of our Sixth forms was continually being developed, the Head Master continued, and Options were keenly taken up. Addressing parents on the subject of the Lower and Middle School curriculum, Mr. Dronfield said : "It is possible for a boy with a flair for languages to do Greek or German for two years, leading to "0" Level. But, whilst it is obvious that from such boys we feed our Classical and Modern Language Sixth forms, these boys take an "0" Level Science subject and could, in fact, specialise in Science in the Sixth. Boys who have the ability to do this can, in fact, get the best of both worlds and I am very happy about the general working of the scheme."

With regard to Careers, the Head Master stressed the value of Short Works Courses and of "practice in being interviewed"—an often neglected art—and clarity of speech. ,The Head Master then proceeded to outline the various sporting and other out-of-School activities, all of which have been duly chronicled in The Peterite at the appropriate time. He paid tribute to the loyal service given by Charles Wallbank, groundsman for the past seventeen years, and wished him and Mrs. Wallbank a happy retirement. He also welcomed Mr. Aspinall as the School's cricket professional.

In conclusion, the Head Master stressed once again that "the C.C.F. has a special value in our School life, quite apart from any military considerations", providing boys with opportunities for leadership, initiative and imagination, which they might not otherwise enjoy.

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IThe following was the programme for the three days :—

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FRIDAY, 25th JULY. 11- 0 a.m. School v. Old Peterites Cricket Match begins.

7-30 p.m. Old Peterite Masonic Lodge Dinner-Dance.

SATURDAY, 26th JULY. 11- 0 a.m. Speeches and presentation of Prizes by Sir Charles Morris, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds University.

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. (for 8-0 p.m.)

Exhibitions of Arts and Crafts in the Art Room, and of Hobbies in Room C will be open all day.

SUNDAY, 27th JULY. 8-15 a.m. Holy Communion.

11- 0 a.m. Commemoration Service.

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Preacher: The Rev. Canon H. N.

PRIZE LIST - D. Kirby Norman Crombie Memorial Prize Dean of York's Prizes for Latin Prose : W. M. Howard VIth Form Below VIth M. J. Macartney D. J. Cook Stephenson Greek Prize T. D. J. Layfield P. E. Lord Classical Prize Whytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity D. Kirby Senior - D. K. Hirst Junior Toyne European History Prize M. J. Kershaw Sir Lumley Dodsworth Essay Prize D. B. Irvin The Jack Brittain Memorial Prizes for Middle School Essay IVth Forms J. F. Williams Shells P. M. Kemp The Head Master's Prize for Mathematics A. C. Wilson The B.M.A. Medal for Science D. N. L. Beresford The Frank Pick Prize for Design - P. G. Hamilton The Needham Prize for Architecture - J. V. Littlewood The Yorkshire Agricultural Society's Prize W. I. Macdonald -

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The Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes : VIth Form Below VIth Geography Prize Modern Languages Prizes : French German Physics Prize Chemistry Prize Music Prizes : Special Prize Piano Instrumental (Organ) Art Prizes : Senior Junior General Knowledge Prizes : VIth Form Vth Forms Below Vth Handicraft Prize

- A. H. Crowther C. Kelly - D. - S. C. Gibson - J. 0. Armstrong - A. H. Crowther K. Gosling T. M. Jenkinson B. Jones J. R. Anfield R. W. Bentley - P. G. Hamilton - R. A. Wood - E. - C. - D. - E.

S. Bolton P. Spencer K. Hirst J. Wise

FORM PRIZES - M. J. Macartney j- M. G. Staveley l D. H. Fletcher - D. J. Wilson - J. F. Gartside - S. D. Ward - J. R. Anfield - D. H. Rhodes - G. R. Monfort - D. C. D. Rees - J. N. Arundale

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PRINCIPAL SUCCESSES, 1957-58 D. B. Irvin -

Open Exhibition in English at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

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)

Six Major Local Authority Scholarships and four Major Bursaries were gained in the year.

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EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1958 STATE SCHOLARSHIPS A. N. P. Butland—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

P. A. Crossley—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

W. M. Howard—Latin, Ancient History, French.

J. G. Slater—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics.

LOCAL AUTHORITY AWARDS YORK CITY.

D. N. L. Beresford—Major Scholarship in Science.

P. J. Burton—Major Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics.

A. H. Crowther—Major Scholarship in Modern Languages and English.

K. Gosling—Major Scholarship in Science.

NORTH RIDING.

W. I. Macdonald—Major Scholarship in Science.

D. Robinson—Major Scholarship in Science.

R. A. Field—Major Bursary in Science.

J. R. Humpherson—Major Bursary in Science.

T. D. J. Layfield—Major Bursary in Classics.

J. M. Lennox—Major Bursary in Science.

WEST RIDING.

H. R. L. Purse—Exhibition in French, English and History.

D. A. Wilson—Exhibition in Science.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

R. M. Wheeler—Major Scholarship in Science.

WILTSHIRE.

T. E. H. Sabben-Clare—County University Scholarship in Mathematics and Physics.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SCHOOLS EXAMINATION BOARD. GENERAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, JULY, 1958.

"A" AND "S" LEVELS *Cook, D. J.—Latin, Greek, Ancient History. *Layfield, T. D. J.—Latin, Greek, Ancient History.

Armstrong, J. 0.—Latin of Modern Studies (Distinction), French, German.

Baldwin, R. R.—History, Geography. *Barry, I. 0.—French. *Bellwood, P. L.—English, History. *Bradford, R. N.—French, English. *Clark, J. G.—Latin of Modern Studies, French, English. *Crowther, A. H.—French, German, English (Distinction). *Howard, W. M.—Latin (Distinction), Ancient History, French (Distinction). *Kershaw, M. J.—English, History, Economics.

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McCallum, A.—French, English, Geography.

Marsden, D.—French, English. *Purse, H. R. L.—French, English, History '(Distinction).

Slade, D. L.—French, English, Art. Young, D. G. M.—English, History.

Baxter, R.—Mathematics for Science, Physics.

Bolton, E. S.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. *Burton, P. J.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. *Butland, A. N. P.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (Distinction). *Crossley, P. A.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics (Distinction), Chemistry. *Dronfield, P. J.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Economics. *Gee, D. H.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics (Distinction). *Howat, P. W.—Mathematics for Science. *Rayner, D. E.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. *Sabben-Clare, T. E. H.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. *Slater, J. G.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics (Distinction), Physics (Distinction).

Steel, K. A.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics.

Stones, D. I.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry.

Wheeler, R. M.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry.

Bentley, R. W.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. *Beresford, D. N. L.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

Blenkhorn, G. W.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

Burbidge, P. B.—Chemistry, Biology, Geography (Distinction).

Bygate, J. A.—Chemistry *Crowe, R. E.—Biology, Geography.

Field, R. A.—Physics, Chemistry.

Gomersall, A.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry.

Gosling, K.—Mathematics for Science (Distinction). *Hamilton, P. G.—Art. House, W.—Physics, Chemistry. *Humpherson, J. R.—Physics, Chemistry.

Jenkinson, T. M.—Zoology.

Jesper, P. S. H.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. *Lennox, J. M.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. *Macdonald, W. I.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

Parkin, F. N.—Geography, Biology.

Parkin, G. D.—Chemistry. *Piercy, T.—Chemistry. *Robinson, D.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry (Distinction). *Sutcliffe, A. 0.—Mathematics for Science, Physics. *Thorp, R. H.—Biology.

Way, B. G.—Physics, Chemistry. *Wilson, D. A.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry.

Yunibandhu, R.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. * In front of a boy's name indicates a pass in the Optional General Paper.

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ORDINARY LEVEL Number of subjects shown in brackets Botterill, J. S. (3).

Leach, R. (5).

Burdon, J. (1).

Lindsay, D. A. (6).

Cormack, G. R. (4).

Marsay, C. J. (7).

Dillon, M. A. H. (2).

Pilditch, J. L. (7).

Dimmey, F. H. (3).

Precious, M. (8).

Ellis, D. N. (4).

Precious, J. R. (3).

Fenton, P. A. (1).

Robson, A. M. (9).

Fox, J. D. (2).

Rudd, M. W. (3).

French, M. J. (3).

Staveley, M. G. (9).

Giddings, M. P. (3).

Stuttard, P. (9).

Goolden, P. (3).

Sykes, R. H. (5).

Hodgson, P. (2).

Wheeler, J. C. G. (9).

Horsley, A. N. H. (1).

Wood, J. (6).

Wreghitt, J. D. G. H. (4). James, T. C. J. (1).

Alderson, G. W. A. R. (5). Jobling, R. L. (1).

Kirk, R. W. (6).

Anderson, T. D. F. (4).

Railton, J. F. (5).

Bagnall, W. E. (4).

Raylor, A. W. (1).

Baker, S. D. (5).

Roberts, V. F. (2).

Bottomley, W. J. (6).

Rochfort-Hyde, R. S. (1).

Grainger, M. F. (5).

Smart, T. E. H. (6).

Joy, D. A. W. (3).

Charnley, J. M. (1).

Kendall, D. N. (6).

Gibson, W. (2).

McCulloch, M. N. (3).

Groundwater, Mann, G. (7).

C. W. A. (1).

Martin, A. W. (5).

Hick, J. K. (1).

Parkin, I. T. (6).

Ibberson, J. S. (1).

Proudfoot, R. H. (6).

Newbigging, S. H. (2).

Reah, J. J. (3).

Pacitto, G. A. (2).

Scarth, C. J. (6).

Brooks, R. F. (1).

Smith, P. N. B. (7).

Gosling, K. (1).

Spencer, C. P. (8).

Bentley, R. W. (1).

Wasden, T. (4).

Beachell, P. M. (4).

Bond, M. J. (2).

Bramley, M. R. (4).

Fawcett, T. P. N. (9).

Gale, J. W. S. (3).

Gibson, S. C. (8).

Gildener, G. (8).

Headlam, A. M. (8).

Henwood, C. (7).

Hewitt, F. J. A. (8).

Ingram, R. D. (7).

Kirkus, I. (8).

McCallum, M. (3).

Macartney, M. J. (8).

Moat, P. H. (4).

Moss, J. H. (7).

Pickard, J. M. (9).

Plummer, D. J. (6).

Potts, W. E. (6).

Ranson, E. M. H. (8).

Read, P. M. (8).

Shouksmith, J. A. (6).

Sutcliffe, H. L. (7).

Wilson, D. J. (9).

Woodruff, M. W. (3).

Ambler, J. (5).

Atkinson, R. B. (2).

Bruce, R. G. (9).

Bywater, R. L. (8).

Collins, P. (9).

Dornan, P. A. (3).

Fletcher, D. H. (8).

Harris, J. P. R. (7).

Hermiston, C. (3).

Jones, W. E. (8).

Kelly, D. C. (9).

ALTERNATIVE ORDINARY LEVEL The following members of the Sixth Form passed in Economic Structure : Armstrong, J. 0., Bolton, E. S., Bradford, R. N., Burton, P. J., Clark, J. G., Crossley, P. A., Crowe, R. E., Gee, D. H., Howat, P. W., McCallum, A., Parkin, F. N., Piercy, T., Rayner, D. E., Sutcliffe, A. 0., Thorp, R. H., Way, B. G., Wilson, D. A. History of Science : Cook, D. J., Howard, W. M., Layfield, T. D. J. 15

THE APPEAL Seventh List of Subscribers (to 30th September, 1958) SINGLE DONATIONS (0.P. * Parent f) £ s. d.

Anonymous f Cormack, H. f Crowther, H. (Dale, H. H. ... *Duffield, P. M. ... *Easten, Rev. J. A. ... *Endicott, D. S. ... *Jackson, J. A. ... {'Knowles, H. J. ...

Mann, P. S. ... ... fMartin, C. J. ... fMartin, J. D. f Parkin, Mrs. J. ... fPiercy, W. N. W. ... fPopplewell, Mrs. M. Power, P. F. ••• -Priestley, A. G. ...

Rowntree & Co., Ltd. *Rymer, A. S. ... fSmith, W. ... ...

-Stapleton, N. E. B. ...

Wallace, W. ... ..

-Watson, Mr. & Mrs. J. W. *Wheatley, R. D. ... *Willis, T. C....

-Wood, E. R. *Woolgrove, F. G. ... ... ... f Wright, G. B. f Yeadon, Mr. & Mrs. J. H. ... .... fYounger, K. A. ...

Chapel Collection—Commemoration, 1958

55 10 0 20 0 50 10 10 14 0 11 50 10 10 33 50 10 0

-

10 0

50 20 20 20 250 0 10 0 22 33 55 20 20 100 0 11 50 100 0 55 55 24 8 £635 18 6

COVENANT SUBSCRIPTIONS Annual Cash Payments

Anonymous ... f Adams, D. A. W. ... ... fBarton, J. R. ... f Batty, W . ... fBellwood, A. G. ... *Blincoe, P. J. ... *Booth, A. T. ... fBruce, W. R. *Burgess, Capt. N. B. *Buttrum, A. P. ... *Crowe, P. .. ... ... ... ' *Cutforth, Major-General Sir L. E. *Dewar, C. H. ... ... fDixon, C. R. *Edinger, Capt. L. D. ... f Fisher, V. W.

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£

s. d.

20 5 4 2 8 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 1 4

0 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2

1

0

1

0

0 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0

Gross Yield at present rate of tax

£ s. d.

243 10 60 17 50 0 25 0 100 0 12 3 12 3 12 3 12 3 24 7 50 0 25 11 12 3 50 0 12 3 12 3

Annual Cash Payments

Gross Yield at present rate of Tax

2 5 1 2 5 1 8 2 4 1 2 3 4 2 1 10 4 2 2 4 1 8 10 5 3 2 43 1 5 1

0 0 1 0 O. 0 4 0 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

s. d.

24 7 0 60 17 6 12 15 6 24 7 0 60 17 6 12 3 6 100 0 0 24 7 0 50 0 0 12 3 6 24 7 0 38 6 6 51 2 0 24 7 0 12 3 6 121 15 0 50 0 0 25 11 0 24 7 0 50 0 0 12 3 6 100 0 0 121 15 0 60 17 6 36 10 6 24 7 0 525 0 0 12 3 6 60 17 6 12 3 6

£204

1

2,484 5 6

s. d.

s. d.

5,104 10 4

s.

Gaastra, J. N. f Gee, Mrs. M. tGrisdale, N. Hall, R. C. T. ... *Harding, G. W. ... tHarris, P. L. *Hodd, Rev. Canon H. N. ... tHolmes, R. M. *Houghton, Rev. J. C. *James, Surg. Cdr. E. t Key, R. J. C. ... *Knowlson, P. C. ... tLightfoot, A. W. ... fNaisby, T. N. ... *Pattison, D. C. ford, L. W. ... tParker, G. L. (Perry, W. *Reynolds, G. H. F. ... tEobinson R. S. *Rumfitt, D. T. ... *Saville, J. ... tSemper, G. I. (Slade, Dr. D. A. ... *Sproulle, M. I. H. fTempleman, W. L. (Thomson, T. W. ... tWay, S. A. *Wheatley, R. D. ... tWood, T. ...

SUMMARY SINGLE DONATIONS .

Carried forward from previous lists ...

Old Peterites •" ...

Parents ... ...

Others

£

147 11 201 9 286 18

0 0 6

635 18 6 £5,740 8 10 d.

17,884 18 2

COVENANT SUBSCRIPTIONS Carried forward from previous lists Net Annual Payments Gross Yield

Old Peterites Parents Others

54 18 125 3 24 0

0 7 0

668 5 0 1,523 16 6 292 4 0

204

7

2,484 5 6

1

2,484 5 6 £20,369 3 8 TOTAL—Single Donations and Seven-year Covenants (at •• ... ... present rate of tax)

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£26,109 12 6

VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (JULY, 1958) THE GROVE P. L. Bellwood. 1952-58. School Monitor. U.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. 3rd XV, 1957. 2nd XI Hockey, 1958.

2nd XI Cricket, 1958 (Colours). School Swimming, 1958. Hon. Secretary, Tennis, 1958. L/Seaman, 2 i/c R.N. Section. Drum Major, 1958. Cert.

"A", Part I. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. School Play, 1954-56-57-58.

Choir. 1952-53. Debating Society Committee, 1957-58. Curia Secretary, 1957; Chairman, 1958. Secretary, Games Committee, 1958.

P. B. Burbidge. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 1st XV, 1956-57. 1st XI Hockey, 1958.

1st XI Cricket, 1956-57-58. Cpl. in Basic Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. Games Committee.

R. A. Field. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. North Riding Major Bursary, 1958. Electrical Rating, R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Leading Seaman Examination.

Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. Secretary, Music Society.

C. Hermiston. 1955-58. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Junior Colts XV, 1957. Senior Colts XI, 1958 (Colours). Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Marksman. House Representative, Junior Science Society.

S. S. Hobson. 1954-58. Transitus E. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. 2nd XV, 1958 (Colours). Fencing Colours, 1958. 4th IV, 1957. Goodburn Cup, 1957. Bronze Cross, R.L.S.S., 1955. Award of Merit, 1956. Bar to Award of Merit, 1957. Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot.

W. House. 1953-58. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 2nd XV, 1957 (Colours). Cpl., Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman. School Play, 1955.

R. L. Jobling. 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. 1st XV, 1957. 2nd XI Cricket, 1958. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman.

D. Kirby. 1952-58. Head of School. Head of Grave. Chapel Monitor, 1957. U.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. 1st XV, 1955-56-57 (Cap, 1956-57; Vice-Captain, 1956-57). 1st XI Hockey, 1955-56-57-58 (Cap, 1956-57-58; Vice-Captain, 1957; Captain, 1958).

1st XI Cricket, 1954-55-56-57-58 (Cap, 1955-56-57-58; Captain, 1956-57-58). Durham County Schoolboys' XI, 1954-55-56-57-58 (Captain, 1956-57-58). Durham County XI, 1956-57-58. The Rest v. Southern Public Schools XI at Lord's, 1957-58 (Captain, 1958). Public Schools XI v. Combined Services at Lord's, 1957-58 t(Captain, 1958). Squash V, 1954-55-56-57-58 (Colours, 1955-56-57-58; Captain, 1957-58). Tennis VI, 1956-57-58. Chess Team, 1956-58. C.S.M., Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. Chapel Committee, 1957-58. Games Committee, 1956-57-58. Debating Society Committee, 1957-58. Curia Chairman, 1958.

W. I. Macdonald. 1953-58. House Monitor. U.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. North Riding Major Scholarship, 1958.

Cox, 2nd IV, 1958. Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S., 1954. Sgt. i/c R.A. Detachment. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R.A. Examination, Part I. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. School Play, 1957. Y.F.C. Committee, 1956-57; Vice-Chairman, 1957-58.

J. H. Moss. 1954-58. V cc . G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency.

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S. H. Newbigging. 1954-58. Transitus. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Bisley VIII, 1956-57-58 (Colours) (Vice-Captain, 1958). L/Cpl., Signals Section.

Cert. "A", Part I. Signals Classification. Marksman.

J. L. Pilditch. 1955-58. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Cadet, R.N. Section. Leading Seaman Examination. 2nd Class Shot. Orchestra, 1957-58.

R. M. Wheeler. 1953-58. House Monitor. U.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" " Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. Northamptonshire Major Scholarship, 1958. Colts XV Captain, 1955. 1st XV, 1957. 1st IV, 1958. Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S., 1955. Award of Merit, 1956. Leading Seaman i/c Rodney Division. •Cert. "A", Part I. Leading Seaman Examination.

P.O. Examination. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. Curia.

THE MANOR J. S. Botterill 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. 2nd XV, 1957. 2nd IV, 1958. R.L.S.S. Bronze Medalion, 1955. Award of Merit, 1956. L/Cpl., Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot.

Y.F.C. Committee (Secretary, 1957-58).

F. H. Dimmey. 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957-58. L/Cpl., Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot.

W. Gibson. 1954-58. House Monitor. Transitus B. "0" Level, 1957. 2nd XV, 1957 (Colours). 3rd IV, 1958. Captain of Swimming, 1958.

R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion and Bar, Bronze Cross, Instructor's Certificate, Award of Merit (2 Bars). Life-guard. A.B., R. N. Section. Proficiency, Parts I and II. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. Chess Team, 1958.

T. M. Jenkinson. 1953-58. Chapel Monitor. U.VI. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. State Scholarship, 1957. Chemistry Prize. 2nd XI Hockey, 1958. Leading Seaman, R.N. Section. Yeoman of Signals.

Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency Examination, Parts I and II. Marksman.

Library Monitor. Choir. Curia (Chairman, 1958). Secretary, Debating Society, 1957. Secretary, Music Society, 1957. Science Society Committee, 1956-57. Y.F.C. Treasurer, 1956-57; Chairman, 1957-58. Chapel Committee, 1956-57.

D. C. Kelly. 1955-58. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Junior Colts XV (Vice-Captain), 1957. A.B., R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. J. M. Lennox. 1952-58. School Monitor. Head of House. L.VI. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. North Riding Major Bursary, 1958.

3rd XV, 1956-57. 1st Shooting VIII, 1957-58 (Colours). Cpl. i/c Shooting. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Signals Classification. Efficiency Badge.

Marksman. Individual Shot, 1956. Queen's Scout. A.S.M. G. P. Lowley. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956.

3rd XV, 1957. 1st Shooting VIII, 1956-57-58. Bisley, 1957-58. Cpl., Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. W.T. Instructor. Marksman. . A. Pacitto. 1955-58. Trans. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Senior Colts Cricket, 1956. Cadet, Army Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot.

R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1955. . N. Parkin. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 1st Shooting VIII, 1957-58. Bisley, 1958. R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1956. Cpl., R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. R.A.F. Swimming Proficiency, 1956. Marksman. Efficiency Badge.

Individual Shot, 1958. School Play, 1957.

M. W. Rudd. 1955-58. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. 2nd XI Cricket (Colours), 1958. R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1955. L/Cpl., Army Section.

Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot.

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J. Wood. 1955-58. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. A.B., R.N. Section.

Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. and Leading Seaman Examinations. 1st Class Shot.

QUEEN'S M. S. Blacker. 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1957. L/Cpl. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Marksman.

A. Dale. 1953-58. L.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. 2nd XI Cricket, 1957-58 (Colours) (Vice-Captain, 1958). Leading Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

J. D. Fox. 1953-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957-58. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1957. Leading Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. Marksman.

M. P. Giddings. 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Cpl. in R.A. Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

P. S. H. Jesper. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 2nd XI Hockey, 1957-58. Senior Colts XI, 1956. Cpl. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

P. H. Moat. 1955-58. V cc . G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Senior Colts XI, 1958. R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion. 1st Class Scout. Choir, 1954-57.

B. K. Smith. 1955-58. V Modern. Cox, 5th IV, 1958. L/Cpl. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot.

R. H. Thorp. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 1st XI Hockey, 1957-58. 2nd XI Cricket, 1958 (Colours). F/Sgt., R.A.F. Section. Flying Scholarship, 1957. Pilot's A Licence, Gliding B Certificate, 1958. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. Marksman. Chapel Committee. Photographic Society Committee.

THE RISE

R. R. Baldwin. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957-58. 1st XV, 1957 (Cap). 1st XI Hockey, 1958. Queen's Scout. Scouter, 1958 (Assistant). A.B., R.N. Section.

Cert. "A", Part I. Leading Seaman Examination. Marksman. Y.F.C. Secretary, 1956-57. Chapel Committee. Choir.

J. M. Beachell. 1954-58. Trans. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Leading Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency Examination.

2nd Class Shot.

D. J. Cook. 1953-58. House Monitor. U.VI Classics. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. 3rd XV, 1956-57. 5th IV, 1958. Fencing Team, 1954-58 (Colours, 1954, 1956-58). Chess Team, 1954-58 (Captain, 1957-58). C.S.M., Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Marksman. Assistant Librarian, 1958. Debating Society Badge.

Committee, 1957-58.

G. R. Cormack. 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Junior Colts XV, 1954-55. 2nd XI Cricket, 1958. L/Cpl, Signals Section. Cert.

"A", Parts I and II. Classification Examination. 1st Class Shot.

J. S. Ibberson. 1953-58. House Monitor. Trans. Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. 4th IV, 1958. Swimming Team, 1958. R.L.S.S. Awards, 1954-56. Leading Seaman, R.N. Section (i/c Boats). Cert. "A", Part I. Leading Seaman Examination. P.O. Examination. Bugle Leader.

Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

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D. B. Irvin. 1952-58. Vice-Head of School. Head of Rise. U.VI Modern.

G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level and Durham County Major Scholarship, 1956. Open Exhibition in English to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1957. 3rd XV, 1955-57 (Captain, 1957). 1st XI Hockey, 1956 and 1958. 1st XI Cricket, 1955-58 (Cap and Vice-Captain, 1957-58). Durham Schoolboys' XI, 1957. Sgt. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Editorial Committee of "The Peterite". Editor of "Oasis". Library Monitor. Games Committee. Debating Society Committee (Secretary, 1958). Curia (Chairman, 1957).

R. S. Rochfort-Hyde. 1954-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. 3rd IV, 1958. Swimming Team, 1958. R.L.S.S. Award of Merit. A.B. in R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

A. C. Wilson. 1952-58. House Monitor. U.VI Maths. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. State Scholarship, 1957. 3rd XV, 1957. 4th IV, 1958. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1957. Sgt. i/c Signals Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. Curia. Library Monitor.

Photographic Society Treasurer, 1956 and 1958. Secretary, 1957.

SCHOOL HOUSE P. D. Bagshaw. 1955-58. VB. Cadet in Army Section. Cert. "A", Part I. 2nd Class Shot.

R. Baxter. 1953-58. School Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. 1st XV, 1957-58. Lincolnshire Schoolboys' XV, 1957-58. 1st XI Hockey, 1957-58. Lincolnshire Colts XI, 1958. 1st Shooting VIII, 1956-57-58. Bisley, 1957-58. Swimming Team, 1958.

Sgt. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge.

Marksman. Curia (Secretary, 1957). Science Society Committee, 1955-56-57.

B. C. R. Butler. 1953-58. School Monitor. Head of School House.

L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. 1st XV, 1956-57-58. Midland Counties Schoolboys' XV, 1957-58. 1st Shooting VIII, 1955-56-57-58.

Bisley, 1956-57-58. Schools Hundred Badge (Donnegall Badge), 1957.

Captain of Shooting, 1957-58. Sgt. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman.

P. A. Fenton. 1955-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. 4th IV Cox, 1958. R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross, 1957. Cadet in Army Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

J. K. Hick. 1953-58. Trans. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1957-58. Bisley, 1957. Cpl. in Signals Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Signals Classification. AI Signals. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

P. W. Howat. 1954-58. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 3rd IV, 1958. L/Cpl. in R.A. Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot. School Orchestra, 1954-58.

D. G. Macpherson. 1953-58. House Monitor. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. 1st XV, 1956-57-58 (Cap, 1958). 1st XI Hockey, 1957-58.

1st XI Cricket, 1956-57-58. Squash Team, 1956-57-58 (Colours, 1957-58).

Cpl. in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency.

Marksman.

R. W. Peacock. 1954-58. V Modern. Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Marksman. Y.F.C. Committee, 1956-58. School Play, 1954.

D. Robinson. 1953-58. School Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. North Riding Major Scholarship, 1958. 2nd XV, 1956-57-58 (Colours, 1957-58). 1st XI Cricket, 1957-58. Fielding Cup, 1957. Cpl. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Silot.

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D. I. Stones. 1953-58. House Monitor. U.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957-58. 3rd XV, 1957. Sgt. in R.A.F. Section.

Cert. "A", Part I. Advanced R.A.F. Proficiency. 1st Class Shot. Music Society Committee.

B. G. Way. 1954-58. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. Cpl. in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. Advanced R.A.F. Proficiency. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. Fencing Team, 1957-58.

Music Society Committee. Natural History Society Committee (Secretary, 1958). Choir Librarian, 1957-58.

D. A. Wilson. 1953-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. West Riding Exhibition, 1958. 3rd XV, 1957.

Captain of Boats, 1958. 1st Shooting VIII. R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1955. L/Sgt. in Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. Chapel Committee.

J. V. H. Worsley. 1957-58. L.Sh.A. TEMPLE I. 0. Barry. 1953-58. L.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. 2nd IV, 1958 (1st Colours). Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Cert.

"A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. 1st Class Shot.

R. W. Bentley. 1954-58. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. A.B. in R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B., Leading Seaman and P.O. Examinations. 1st Class Shot. Secretary, Photographic Society, 1957-58.

R. N. Bradford. 1953-58. House Monitor. U.VI Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1956-57. 3rd XV, 1957. 3rd IV, 1958 (2nd Colours). Corporal, R.A.F. Section. R.A.F. Clerk and Instructor. Cert.

"A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency Certificates.

R.A.F. Swimming Proficiency. 2nd Class Shot. Library Monitor.

I. R. Fairweather. 1954-58. V Modern. R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B. Examination.

K. Gosling. 1952-58. House Monitor. U.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1954; "A" Level, 1956. York City Major Scholarship, 1958. F/Sgt., R.A.F. Section. N.C.O. i/c Parade Attendances. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency Certificates. R.A.F. Swimming Proficiency. Efficiency Badge. Marksman. Editor of "The Peterite". Science Society Committee, Treasurer, 1957-58. Music Society Committee. Debating Society Committee. Natural History Society Committee, Secretary, 1957.

School Play, 1954.

M. F. Grainger. 1955-58. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Senior Scout.

P. G. Hamilton. 1953-58. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. Ninth Man, 2nd VIII, 1958. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section.

Cert. "A", Part I. Proficiency. Marksman. Committee of "Oasis".

J. R. Humpherson. 1954-58. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. North Riding Major Bursary, 1958. Leading Seaman, R.N. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. A.B., Leading Seaman and P.O. Examinations. 1st Class Shot.

J. V. Littlewood. 1952-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955-56. 3rd XV, 1957. Sgt., Army Section. C.Q.M.S., 1957-58. .Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Efficiency Badge. 1st Class Shot.

T. Piercy. 1952-58. House Monitor. L.VI Science. G.C'.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957-58. Cpl., R.A.F. Section, i/c R.A.F. Stores.

Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. 1st Class Shot. School Play, 1954-55.

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j. B. Quin. 1954-58. Transitus B. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. 3rd XV, 1957. Cpl., Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot.

School Orchestra, 1954-55-56.

A. Steel. 1953-58. L.VI Maths. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956; "A" Level, 1958. L/Cpl., Signals Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. Signals Classification. Marksman. Queen's Scout. World Jubilee Jamboree, Sutton Park, 1957. Assistant Scoutmaster with Senior School Troop. . 0. Sutcliffe. 1952-58. School Monitor. Head of Temple. U.VI Science.

G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. 2nd Shooting VIII, 1958.

Cpl., R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I. R.A.F. Proficiency. "A" and "B" Civilian Gliding Certificates. R.A.F. Gliding Proficiency Certificates.

R.A.F. Flying Scholarship, 1958. "A" Civil Pilot's Licence. Marksman.

Library Monitor. Science Society Committee.

D. G. H. Wreghitt. 1955-58. VA. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1958. Cadet in R.A.F. Section. Cert. "A", Part I.

SALVETE .(MAY, 1958) SCHOOL HOUSE N. M. Lumley.

SCHOOL OFFICERS Summer Term, 1958 D. KIRBY (Head of Grove) D. B. IRVIN (Head of The Rise) SCHOOL MONITORS : Head of School House: B. C. R. BUTLER Head of Temple: A. 0. SUTCLIFFE Head of The Manor: J. M. LENNOX Chapel Monitor: T. M. JENKINSON Head of Queen's: J. A. BYGATE D. ROBINSON P. L. BELLWOOD R. BAXTER HOUSE MONITORS : The Grove: P. B. BURBIDGE, R. A. FIELD, W. I. MACDONALD, D. E. RAYNER, R. M. WHEELER. The Manor: W. GIBSON, G. P. LOWLEY, A. McCALLUM, F. N. PARKIN, G. D. PARKIN. Queen's House: D. N. L. BERESFORD, P. J. BURTON, A. H. CROWTHER, P. S. H. JESPER, R. H. THORP. The Rise: R. R. BALDWIN, D. J. COOK, J. S. IBBERSON, T. E. H. SABBEN-CLARE, A. C. WILSON. School House: F. C. BEAUMONT, D. G. MACPHERSON, J. J. RHODES, D. I. STONES, D. A. WILSON. Temple: R. N. BRADFORD, R. E. CROWE, K. GOSLING, M. J. KERSHAW, J. V. LITTLEWOOD, T. PIERCY. GAMES CAPTAINS: Captain of Cricket: D. KIRBY Captain of Boats: D. A. WILSON Captain of Shooting: B. C. R. BUTLER Captain of Fencing: P. J. BURTON HEAD OF SCHOOL:

VICE-HEAD OF SCHOOL :

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THE WEATHER To most people the term's weather was depressing and disappointing. To those who helped to run the School's weather station it was at least interesting. In this country we happen to live in those latitudes where two air masses, each with different characteristics, are constantly struggling for supremacy. The line along which these masses meet is known as the Polar Front and it is here that depressions form, causing so much of our weather to be changeable and often unpredictable. During the summer the Polar Front is often pushed north by the Azores high pressure system, and it is at such times that we have long periods of hot, dry, settled weather. This summer, however, the Azores high pressure system was never able to take control and most of the time we were subjected to a string of "families" of depressions, blown towards us by the prevailing southwesterly winds through a sort of funnel created by high pressure conditions to the north and south.

There were thus many fluctuations of pressure during the term, usually between low and very low, and the lowest pressure recorded (29.07 in.—about 992 mmb.) occurred on 26th June, when nearly in. of rain fell. The longest spell of comparatively high pressure lasted from 11th June to 18th June and during this period we had the greatest number of successive June days without rain—three !

The rainfall of the term approached 10 in. (9.279 in.) and though May and July both had less rain than in 1957, June more than made up for this and we never had a really prolonged spell of dry weather.

For the statistically minded we had 3.476 ins. in May (3.71 ins. in May, 1957), 3.023 ins. in June and 2.87 ins. in July (3.05 ins. in July, 1957). For a wetter June we have to go back to 1948 when the June rainfall in York was 3.61 ins., while it might be interesting for those who blame nuclear explosions for our weather to know that in May, 1832, York had 5.66 ins. of rain. The greatest rainfall in one day (.6 ins.) fell on 13th May; the longest spell of days with more than .01 ins. of rain lasted for 10 days from 7th May to 16th May, during which time 2.434 ins. fell; and the longest dry period covered a week from 5th July to 1 1 th July, during which time the temperature rose to the maximum for the term-78° F. on 8th July.

Though the rainfall was heavy, the most characteristic feature of the term's weather was the continual low temperatures accompanying the predominantly cloudy skies. In May the temperatures were high for the first day or two and we were lulled into thinking that we were going to have a hot summer at last. However, apart from a warm spell in mid-May, temperatures never rose again above the middle 60's. The minimum temperatures were generally in the middle 40's, though we had ground frost on 12th May. In June the maximum temperature exceeded 70° F. on only 6 days (as compared with 17 in 1957), and on 10th June the temperature did not rise above 49.5° F. Because of the prevalence of cloud, radiation at night was slow and 24

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the minimum temperatures were generally above average. July was somewhat warmer and the maximum temperature managed to reach or exceed 70° F. on 12 days and, as has already been shown above, actually almost reached the 80's on one occasion.

It was perhaps some small consolation to realise from a study of statistics for recent years, that this term's weather was not as bad as it seemed, but probably the best thing that we can do is to follow the advice of the weather expert of a leading newspaper and shift the School bodily to the Azores. K.G.C.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE This, by far the fullest term of the year, proved to be a most successful one for the House. The great achievement was the retention of the Oxford Cup for the third year in succession.

The success in the Shooting, which finally decided the Oxford Cup, was quite unexpected and therefore our trigger-happy band deserve first congratulations. Newbigging, the Vice-Captain of School Shooting and our only 1st VIII member, was awarded his House Colours. Other members of the House, too, must have good eyes and steady hands, for we retained the Aggregate Cup, and M. W. Territt won the Intermediate Medal.

The Senior Cricket XI easily won the Cup for the third year in succession. Although Kirby and P. B. Burbidge (the latter of tractordriving fame) were mainly responsible, the whole team did very well, and after the final, Evans and Mackay were awarded their House Colours. Our Junior XI lost in the semi-final to Manor, but to show that cricket skill is by no means limited to our Senior members, the House League team, under Bottomley, won the Burton Cup. Cricket on the lawn has been very popular, but we are pleased to report that no harm came to our House Master's fine display of tomatoes and lettuce. Of the four School teams, we had three captains. Kirby once again captained the 1st XI and was accompanied by Burbidge.

Layfield captained the 2nd XI, and had under him Mackay, Bellwood and Jobling. Layfield, Mackay and Bellwood were awarded their 2nd XI Colours, and for some, Bellwood's fine bowling against Bootham was the highlight of the term. Hermiston received his Colts Colours, and Grainger captained the Junior Colts.

At Tennis we were narrowly defeated by Queen's despite a grand effort by Evans (Capt.) and Gomersall, who won all their matches.

Bellwood, incidentally, was a most efficient Secretary of Tennis. Our fencers performed most creditably in reaching the final before losing to Queen's. In the boating world, Wheeler, R. M. (1st IV) and Macdonald (2nd IV Cox) received 1st Boating Colours, and Crossley (4th IV) was awarded 2nd Colours.

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Our sporting successes finally reached their climax, when we won the Kazerooni Cup on the last day of term. All are to be congratulated, but much of our success must be accredited to Bellwood for his enthusiasm and untiring coaching (perhaps he personally was tired, for he missed the hoop in the Obstacle Race).

At Commemoration we were pleased to see so many Grovites collect prizes, and we hope for further academic successes when the G.C.E. results are known.

The least said about the Singing Competition the better, but we thank Field for his musical help over the years. This term it was strange to think of him as a musician, for the backbone of the School Film Committee was rarely seen without a camera.

In the Drill Competitions at the end of term, our Recruit Squad did well to be very close runners-up to Queen's, and many of the House were to be seen letting off steam in the School Pageant.

It was decided to hold only one meeting of the House Debating Society this term, but it was a highly important meeting, as it was graced by Mr. Harding's presence as proposer. At this point, we would like to congratulate Layfield on being elected President of the School Society. After his excellent departure into the dead language at Commemoration, we hope he will spare a little of his holidays to brush up his English again.

Finally we must say goodbye to our leavers, of whom we have many, thank them for their services to the House and wish them well in the future. We would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Harding and Mr. Holbeche for their interest and guidance during yet another successful year.

THE MANOR The House returned to find that one major change had taken place—the appointment of A. McCallum as a monitor, with the consequent reduction in opportunities for undetected crime.

Apart from the weather, which is not on record as being worse in the Manor than anywhere else, the term has probably been characterised by work as much as by anything else, for 26 members were taking G.C.E. Ten of the prizes awarded on Speech Day came to the Manor.

The Summer Term has a wider range of activities than any other, and in these we have in general been near the top, though actual successes have not been many. Of tennis, the Fernie Cup, and the recruit drill competition, perhaps the less said the better, but in other events we did quite well. In the singing competition, our representatives, coaxed by Jenkinson's particular brand of cajolery, came in third—top of the boarding houses. In cricket both the Senior and Junior teams reached the finals. Rudd made 98 against the Rise and Dunn proved a very successful bowler—both are to be congratulated on the award of their House colours. Two juniors, Hutchinson and 26

R. A. Wood, also did very creditably in the Senior team. Indeed, our Junior side looked—and proved until the final—very formidable.

It is a pity that their display against Queen's was rather disappointing.

In shooting we had some difficulty in finding a fourth man, but the team did well and F. N. Parkin scored a possible. We were second in the Shooting Aggregate Cup, but F. N. Parkin won the Individual Cup and P. H. Sykes the Recruit Cup. In the Swimming Sports we were second, picking up a fair number of points at all levels, and ending with a victory in the Senior relay. It is a pity there is no inter-House competition for yard cricket, for in that we stand supreme —and also, we believe, unique ! It has been played with all, if not more than, the usual ardour, and the juniors have been indefatigable.

We have contributed widely to School teams : A. McCallum was awarded his cricket cap, and other major colours were for boating to J. 0. Armstrong and Botterill, and for shooting to Lennox, Lowley, and F. N. Parkin. Rudd was awarded his Second XI cricket colours, M. McCallum his Senior Colts. Hutchinson, R. A. Wood, and Light, foot were regular members of the Junior Colts. Lennox has been promoted to Assistant Scoutmaster. In perhaps lighter vein, we provided ten representatives for the C.C.F. Pageant, ranging from a Great Dane to a prisoner in Japanese hands.

There have been certain staff changes this term and we would like to congratulate Mr. Le Tocq on his appointment as Second Master.

But we must regretfully say farewell to Mr. Hart, who has done a great deal for the House in a wide variety of ways, not least in his willingness to act as a general handyman and curator of the House tools. He will be missed by all next term, and we should like to wish him every happiness and success in New Zealand.

Finally, we would like to offer our best wishes to all those who are leaving : they have all done what they could for the House, and if we risk odium by mentioning Lennox and Jenkinson in particular, it is, perhaps, because their opportunities have been greater. The others are : Lowley, F. N. Parkin, Gibson, Botterill, Dimmey, Kelly, Rudd, Pacitto, and J. Wood. May they all have happy and successful careers.

QUEEN'S

The Summer Term, as we hoped, proved the most successful of the year. Our success in the Music Competition was an auspicious beginning. It put the House in a jubilant mood which continued, in spite of some setbacks, until the end of term. It was not an easy victory. The standard was high, the contest close. All the more credit is due to B. Jones and those who enthusiastically supported him. We believe they celebrated their triumph appropriately.

The Fencing Competition perhaps attracts less attention, but the success of our team in winning the Final deserves no less congratulation. We hope that more of our Juniors and Middles will catch some of the enthusiasm of Burton and his team, for which this success was a well-merited reward.

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The Senior Cricket was disappointing, but less so than the Tennis, for the Tennis team was a strong one and seemed to have victory in its grasp before being foiled in the final by School House. The Juniors however made amends for the failures of their elders by winning the Junior Cricket Cup, thanks especially to Shouksmith, who played a very fine innings in both rounds, and the Recruit Drill Cup. It is fair to add that the Senior Drill Squad gave a very good performance and cannot have been far below the winners, the Rise.

We ended the term with four cups in place of the one with which we started it—a gratifying achievement. And one other success, though a modest one, is worthy of mention. To be placed fourth in the Swimming Sports hardly seems to justify self-congratulation, yet we felt a certain measure of satisfaction that, thanks largely to Reiss, we scored more points than we have ever scored before. Dare we hope that this is the beginning of the end of our dismal record in this competition?

Members of the House also played a satisfactory part in School activities. We had J. A. Bygate, reawarded his cap, in the 1st XI, Dale, Thorp and Jesper in the 2nd XI, Moat, Shouksmith (both awarded colours) and Horsley in the Senior Colts, and Lacy, M. C. M. Jesper and Hackney in the Junior Colts. Slade and Beresford were awarded their 1st IV Colours, the latter for the second time, and Crowther his 2nd IV Colours, while Bygate and M. C. M. Jesper played in the School Tennis Team. Particular congratulation is due to N. R. Barton for the very notable part he took in inaugurating a new feature, a historical pageant. He not only shared with Irvin of the Rise in writing the script and directing rehearsals, but also played the part of a blustering sergeant-major with typical gusto. He fired others in the House with his own enthusiasm and with ,Beresford, Thorp, Burton, Mitchell and Bygate, the House was strongly represented in what proved an exceptionally popular performance.

Meanwhile we scored successes in the academic field. Congratulations especially to B. Jones on becoming an Associate of the Royal College of Organists while still at School. Among our prize-winners were Beresford (B.M.A. Medal for Science), Crowther (0.P. Club Reading Prize and German Prize), Anfield (Music Prize for Piano), C. P. Spencer (Vth Form General Knowledge Prize). We ended the term leading in the Junior Section of the Work Cup and in G.C.E. Crowther (Distinction in English and on the reserved list for a State Scholarship), Pickard and Stuttard (9 passes at "0" Level) achieved outstanding results.

We say goodbye to nine leavers at the end of term : Jesper, Thorp, Dale, Giddings, Fox, Blacker, Adams, B. K. Smith and Barber. We wish them well and look forward to meeting our new recruits next term. We hope they will settle down with us quickly and help us to advance to even greater successes.

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THE RISE Looking back, not in anger but perhaps in some disappointment, we find that last term was not as pot-successful as it might well have been; looking forward there is every reason for quiet optimism—but we shall see. We did, however, win both the Fernie Cup and the Dronfield Trophy, both military conquests and both under the leadership of Cook; we hope that the spirit we showed in these triumphs will in the future be harnessed to bigger and better achievements.

On the games field our tennis team lost to Queen's, the Senior cricket team to Manor (in what was a most interesting and enjoyable match), and the Junior cricket team came off the worst in a ding-dong battle with Queen's. As far as representation in School teams is relevant, our House cricket teams should have been quite useful : Irvin was vice-captain of the 1st XI for the second successive year, Ranson earned his cap in his first season in the 1st XI and belied the theory that rotundity and agility do not mix, Gale played many a straight bat and bowled a very occasional crooked ball, and Gough's fierce countenance intimidated all but the most brave; Dronfield spun the ball prodigiously for the 2nd XI, Hemsley scored many runs for them, and Cormack kept wicket; Brown captained the Senior Colts and Fulbrook played under him; and Kirk and M. E. Robson performed for the Junior Colts. Boating has been, as always, purely on a School basis this term, but the Rise has been well represented : Mathews in the 1st IV, Rochfort-Hyde in the 3rd IV, and J. S. Ibberson, A. C. Wilson, and Sabben-Clare in the 4th IV : all expended much energy in contributing to an impressive display of material success for the Boat Club. We provided nobody in the 1st shooting VIII, but Poynor is to be congratulated upon his selection to represent the School in the Cadet Pair at Bisley. Finally, swimming : both Ibbersons and Rochfort-Hyde swam for the School—and the performance of C.D. at Bootham is particularly noteworthy—but their enthusiasm and efforts bore little fruit in the inter-House swimming; a disturbing tradition of lack of interest in the water appears to be growing—but perhaps it was the weather.

The weather did not prevent the usual flurry of Sunday cycling and other activities, about which one must be broad-minded. House activities, societies, etc., showed the customary Summer Term loss of momentum; the Bible Reading Group continued well, and the R.D.G. had two guest speakers; the odd book was taken out of the Library; the Model Railway Club reminded us it was not dead but merely dormant, towards the end of the term. But there is little else to report. There will be more next term; might we see the revival of "The Risite"—only "The Peterite" is its senior in number of publications—now that the "Royal Purple" and "Oasis" have emerged? We wonder if other Houses noted the result of the Queen's polling as to which boarding House members of Queen's thought the best. The statistics were most interesting and gratifying. But, the question occurs, can you prove anything by statistics?—ask Miss Mansfield !

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In the literary field, Irvin edited the "Oasis", and three Risites found their literary works of art in print; we would like to think that many Risites hid themselves under the pen-name of Anonymous— we would like to think so, but it is not true. Many of us, though, did participate enthusiastically in the Pageant : and various Risites were variously disguised as Anglo-Saxon Serfs (not much disguise needed here), medieval games players, Elizabethan soldiers, Napoleonic officers, German officers, River Kwai soldiers—the lot !

There just remain a few miscellaneous items to mention : at the end of term Howard, Ranson, and Gale were awarded well-deserved House colours; Mr. Dodds has left us—we thank him and wish him well; to our leavers we wish all that they wish themselves (although, on second thoughts, that might be a rash thing to do in certain cases). Finally, we were glad to see so many old Risites at Commemoration. We are always glad to see any of them; for we know that every individual, however great or small, gives something of value to the community he lives in.

SCHOOL HOUSE At the beginning of this term our monitorial body rose from six to eight and we congratulate F. C. Beaumont and J. J. Rhodes on their appointments as House Monitors.

In School sports this term we have been well represented : in the 1st XI by D. G. Macpherson, to whom the Fielding Cup was awarded, and D. Robinson, both of whom were re-awarded their colours; in the 2nd XI both F. C. Beaumont and J. J. Rhodes showed their faces occasionally; in the Colts we had Alderson, Naisby, and Priestley; Alderson and Naisby were awarded their colours.

In rowing D. A. Wilson was Captain of the Boat Club and stroke of the 1st IV, P. W. Howat rowed in the 3rd IV and gained his 2nd rowing colours, and P. A. Fenton was cox of the 4th IV and gained his 2nd coxing colours.

We were well represented in the School shooting teams; in the White Rose team by Hodgson, Baker, and Hick; in the 1st VIII by Butler as captain, Garbutt, Baxter, and Hodgson. Garbutt and Hodgson were both re-awarded their colours, Hodgson being awarded his after Bisley. Oldham and Baker both went down to Bisley and we congratulate Baker on coming 2nd in the 9th Man competition at Altcar and at Bisley.

In the newly formed School swimming team we were represented

by Baxter, the House Captain, Hodgson, and G. P. Robinson.

Hodgson broke the School record for the 100 yards free-style, which he had set up last year, by one second. Three boys, Puttock, D. H. Rhodes and G. P. Robinson were awarded Bronze Crosses for Life Saving and G. P. Robinson received an Award of Merit.

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By far the most outstanding achievement in the House this term was the winning of the Tennis Cup. This result was very largely due to the keenness and example set by our captain, J. B. Robinson.

The House tennis team beat Queen's in the final 5-1 and we congratulate Robinson on the award of his well-deserved House colours.

The House shooting team, consisting of Butler, Garbutt, Baxter, and Baker, came second to Grove owing to grouping difficulties.

In House cricket the Senior team lost to Temple in the 1st round, the Junior team lost to Manor in the semi-final, and, rather disappointingly, the House League team failed to repeat its performance of last year.

In the C.C.F. drill competition the Senior Squad came second to Rise, the Junior Squad not so high up. We thank Beaumont and Garbutt for the effort they, as N.C.O.s, put into it. Beaumont, Garbutt, and Brooks contributed a great deal towards the C.C.F. Pageant, which turned out to be such a great success. Many other members of the House also took part.

During the term J. B. Robinson organised a Junior tennis competition, and this was won by Pearey with J. M. Atkinson as runner-up. Alderson also ran a Junior squash competition and the successful player was J. M. Atkinson, with Gillies as runner-up.

It is worth mentioning one further activity, which can be laid at the door of the House, and that was the ringing of the Chapel bell at close on 11 p.m. on the last night of term. The lack of success in detecting the criminals says much for their staff work, but it is necessary to point out to those that may try to emulate them that there is a very considerable risk attached to the scaling of a wall and entering a window via a drain-pipe.

Finally, to those who are leaving, we give our sincere thanks for the parts that they all have played in the life of the House and we also give them our best wishes. Particularly we wish B. C. R. Butler, who, as Head of House, has been a most understanding boy—tolerant but strict, always fair-minded, always enthusiastic and always gaining the respect of everyone with whom he had dealings—a prosperous and happy future.

TEMPLE This term was remarkable for the fact that Temple won a Senior House match. We beat School House by the narrowest of margins.

Fraser and Woodruff were mainly responsible for our victory, Woodruff even getting a hat-trick, for which he was suitably rewarded.

Without Woodruff, who was our sole representative in the 1st XI, we lost to Grove, the eventual winners.

Four Templars rowed for the School and Bacchus in the hope of winning tankards—Smith and Barry in the Second Four and Bradford and Best in the Third. We congratulate them on an extremely successful season.

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In the Singing Competition we lost to Queen's by the incredibly small margin of one point in 200, after winning the Unison. We hope to make certain of the Singing Cup next year.

The very young Fencing Team, under the guidance of C. L. Brown, performed well and have plenty of time in which to develop and improve, for the team will remain intact this year, and perhaps youthful enthusiasm combined with the guile of experience will help them to be successful.

"Buster" Crowe merits thanks for his coaching of the Swimming Team and his commanding of the Fernie Cup team. This competition was changed into a drill contest and the loss of the Commandolike competition does not seem to suit Templars.

Our leavers are spreading all over the country; Sutcliffe, now the proud possessor of a Flying Scholarship, to Glasgow, Gosling to Oxford, Hamilton to London, Bradford to Durham, and Barry to Selby ! The Senior part of the House is depleted by the loss of Littlewood, Quin, Humpherson and Bentley. Lower down the order Grainger and Wreghitt leave us, the latter taking his tape recorder with him. We thank all our leavers for all their services in the past and wish them luck and prosperity in their divers careers in the future.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1957-58 The Cup was won by The Grove. The following are the detailed results :— Points Awarded Senior Rugger ... 20 Junior Rugger ... 10 Senior Cricket ... 20 Junior Cricket ... 10 Rowing (1st Division) 20 Rowing (2nd Division) 10 Athletics, 1st ... 10 Athletics, 2nd ...

5 Cross-country, 1st ... 10 1 Cross-country, 2nd 5 1 Swimming, 1st • • • 10 Swimming, 2nd ...

5 Squash • • • 10 ...

Tennis • • • 10 ...

Shooting (Team) ••• 5 Fencing ... ...

5 165

Grove Manor Queen's 20 — — — 20 — — — — 10 — 20 — — — — — — — 5 — No competition.

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School House Temple — 10 — —

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THE CHAPEL In the early part of the Summer Term a number of notable events in the Christian Year follow close upon one another : Rogation Sunday, Ascension Day and Whit Sunday. On Rogation Sunday we observed the ancient custom of singing the Litany, in prayer not only for God's blessing upon the crops but upon every aspect of our lives.

Ascension Day was a whole holiday. A change was made this year : the Sung Communion was transferred to the following Sunday.

On Ascension Day itself we had Holy Communion early and the whole School was present for Matins.

As a preparation for our Whitsun Communion a voluntary service was held on the previous Saturday evening. It consisted of Compline and a short address and quite a number of boys attended.

This year St. Peter's day fell on a Sunday. Once again we had a special service commemorating our Patron Saint by a series of readings, each of which was followed by a hymn which formed a meditation on that part of the story of St. Peter which had just been read. An innovation which was much to the point was a motet by Palestrina : "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church". The lessons were read by a House Monitor from each of the six Houses and by the Head Master.

The school year reaches its climax with the Commemoration Service on the last Sunday morning. This year it was possible to have some sectional rehearsals for the congregation, with the result that the singing both in the last verse of the Anthem and in Stanford's glorious Te Deum was quite inspiring. It was a very special pleasure to have an Old Peterite, Canon H. N. Hodd, to preach the Commemoration Sermon. We are most grateful to him for coming.

Finally we must express our gratitude to our other visiting preachers : the Rev. A. J. McMullen from York Minster, the Rev. W. G. A. Griffith (a past member of the staff of St. Peter's), Vicar of St. Columba's, Scarborough, and the Rev. R. H. Talbot, Vicar of St. Edmund's, Roundhay. Warm thanks, too, are due to Jenkinson, who has proved a most devoted and efficient Chapel Monitor; to the Servers who have helped regularly on Sundays and weekdays; to the cleaners who have cared for the Chapel and have polished the brass week by week; to those who have kept the Chapel beautiful with flowers; and by no means least to Mr. Steel, who has lavished such care upon cleaning the Communion Vessels.

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CHAPEL ACCOUNTS, 1957-58 Receipts.

Expenditure.

s. d. ... 286 15 4 Balance : 30.6.57* Collections to end of Summer Term, 1957 ... 38 7 0 Collections, Christmas 146 10 7 Term, 1957 ...

Collections, Lent Term, 93 15 5 1958.

Summer Collections, ... 76 2 11 Term to 30.6.58 ... 10 0 0 Grant from School

s. d.

Donations from Chapel Committee (21.7.57). ... 273 3 0 Godfrey Walker Nursery, ... 13 8 9 Acomb Homes, Burrill John 13 8 9 Clifton (Carol Service) Sherwood College, Naini Tal (St. Olave's Lent ... 30 0 0 ...

Collections) of Carol Half share ... 18 8 6 Service Printing 2 2 6 British Legion Wreath ... ...

5 10 0 Confirmation Books 7 6 ...

Baptism Certificates 15 0 Cheque Books ...

Subscription to S.C.M. ...

1 0 0 ... in Schools Postages and Petty Cash ...

6 1 4 ...

(1956-58) wafers, (wine, Farris 21 16 9 candles, etc.) ...

24 17 4 Vestments 10 4 0 Cassocks 230 7 10 Balance : 30.6.58*

£651 11

£651 11

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N.B.: (1) *These Balances include the Chapel Furnishing Fund.

(2) The extra sum of £42 14s. 3d. was received from Chapel Collections after 30th June.

CHAPEL FURNISHING FUND Receipts.

Balance in hand, 30.6.57 Donation from Chapel Commitee (21.7.57) ...

Expenditure s. d.

25 18 11 15

0

s. d.

24 17 4 10 4 0 5 17 7

Vestments Cassocks Balance (30.6.58)

0

£40 18 11

£40 18 11

ALLOCATION OF CHAPEL COLLECTIONS, 1957-58 At a meeting of the Chapel Committee held on Sunday, 20th July, the Collections were allocated as follows:LOCAL. Friends of York Minster (Annual Subscription) York Diocesan Board of Finance ...

York Diocesan Ordination Candidates Family Service Unit ...

St. Peter's Chapel Furnishing Fund

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...

£

s. d.

3 10 25 25 10

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

£ 10 5 5

CHURCH.

Church Army ...

Historic Churches Preservation Trust Royal School of Church Music ...

Church of England Children's Society (Godfrey Walker Home, Acomb)

s. d.

0 0 0 0 0 0

5

0

0

20 10

0 0

0 0

5 10 25 10 10 20

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

5

0

0

5

0

0

10 5 10 10

0

0

0

0 0

£253

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MISSIONS.

Universities' Mission to Central Africa Missions to Seamen

... ...

SICK AND DISABLED.

Yorkshire Association for the Care of Cripples ...

St. Dunstan's ... ... ... ... ... ...

Imperial Cancer Research Fund ... ... ...

British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association ...

British Empire Leprosy Relief Association ... ...

The Cheshire Homes (Alne Hall Appeal) ... ...

The Maghull Homes for Epileptics ... ... ...

National Spastics Society (York Parents' Committee)

0

0

OTHER CHARITIES.

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals ... ...

Royal National Lille-Boat Institution ... ...

National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children ... ... ...

Pearson's Fresh Air Fund ...

0 0

0 0

THE CHOIR For the Choir there were three major events in the Summer Term.

The first was the R.S.C.M. Schools' Festival in York Minster on the afternoon of 12th June. Five other schools joined us in providing Evensong. Mr. Waine during the rehearsal preceding the service moulded the 250-odd singers into one magnificent choir for an inspiring occasion.

The second major event was the Service in the Octave of St. Peter—which this year was on St. Peter's Day itself, 29th June.

The School sang with great fervour in this service, which had been recast and included, as the anthem, Palestrina's "Tu es Petrus". This was received with mixed feelings by the School.

The third major event was, of course, the Commemoration Service on Sunday, 27th July. This year the School had a part to sing in the anthem "0 what their joy and their glory must be" by Sir William Harris based on the old tune. After the Choir had sung the first six verses in varied settings the School rose and sung the doxology at the end with tremendous effect.

Certainly all the trebles, and probably all the rest of the Choir (except those who could not go), would add a fourth major event; this was the Choir Outing to Scarborough on 16th June. In spite of 35

a cloudburst in the late afternoon the day and the tea were heartily enjoyed by all except your contributor, who was working for "A" Level that afternoon.

At the end of this term we say goodbye to many tenors and basses who are leaving, all of whom have our best wishes. Many trebles will have left the Choir by next term but, we hope, only temporarily, and we look forward to seeing them back in future as altos, tenors and basses. Our thanks are due to the two librarians, B. G. Way and P. W. Howat, who have carried out their duties behind the scenes most efficiently.

The music sung during the term included :Walmisley in D Minor (Evening Service).* Darke in F (Communion Service).

Noble in B minor (Evening Service).*t Stanford in B flat (Evening Service and Te Deum).* Cranmer's Litany.”

Anthems: This joyful Eastertide—Dutch Carol.

Coelos ascendit hodie—Stanford.

Come holy Ghost—Attwood.

Lord, give thy Holy Spirit—Tanis:1' "Tu es Fetrus"—Palestrina4 The Lord hath been mindful—S. S. Wesley.t Evening Hymn—Balfour Gardiner.

0 what their joy and their glory must be !—Harris.” t New. *With congregation.

Settings:

The following sang in the Choir at Commemoration :Trebles: A. D. Best, C. J. Batty, A. J. Bytheway, A. J. D. Foster, J. A. Gillies, M. C. M. Jesper, J. R. P. Lee, N. M. Lumley, M. J. Macartney, D. L. Marshall, C. Metcalfe, D. N. Milnes, A. J. Neal, J. H. Ormiston, J. C. Powell, D. A. Turnbull, R. A. Wood, J. F. Yeomans.

Altos: J. R. Anfield, A. Gomersall, V. F. Roberts, J. M. Smith.

Tenors: W. E. Jones, D. N. Kendall, A. McCallum, B. G. Way, Mr. Chilman, Mr. Cummin.

Basses: R. F. Brooks, T. M. Jenkinson, B. Jones, P. W. Howat, M. Precious, D. A. Wilson, Mr. Howat, Mr. Jeffs.

A.G.

THE R.S.C.M. TRIENNIAL FESTIVAL, 1958 The Royal School of Church Music held its Triennial Festival in London this year at a time coinciding with the Lambeth Conference. We were very glad when Mr. Waine told us that the School was to be represented by a team of six chosen from the Choir. Four trebles were chosen, A. D. Best, A. J. D. Foster, A. J. Neal, and D. A. Turnbull, one alto, J. M. Smith, and one bass, T. M. Jenkinson.

We were unable to send one of the tenors, as they were all busy with external examinations at the time.

After several intensive practices we were taken on 2nd June to Stockton-on-Tees for a sectional rehearsal under Mr. Gerald Knight, the Director of the R.S.C.M. This was a gruelling occasion as there 36

were only two choirs there, our team of six, who were Cantons, and the St. Peter's, Stockton, team of six, who were Decani. The practice went better than we had expected and we were relieved to learn that our fears that we might be thrown out of the Festival proved groundless.

On Thursday, 10th July, we departed from York at 9-15 a.m.

Except for a few anxious moments at Doncaster, when our train suddenly decided temporarily to set off back to York, the journey was uneventful. In London we were taken on the Underground, surfaced for lunch, descended again and finally reached the Royal Albert Hall, via the Science Museum, in good time for the rehearsal.

Coming out of the bright sunshine we descended into an underworld below the building, where we robed ready for the rehearsal under the baton of Mr. Knight. The music was all interesting to sing, but we enjoyed best "The Lord hath been mindful", which we had already sung at the Schools' Festival in York Minster. This has since been sung in Chapel. We also enjoyed "0 what their joy" (Harris) which ended with the whole congregation joining in, just as we sang it in Chapel at Commemoration.

There was a large congregation, which included the Queen Mother and a vast number of bishops (we had hoped that Archbishop Makarios would have been among them). The Rev. Cyril Taylor, who composed the tune we sing to "Glorious things of thee are spoken", sang the service and the Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the blessing. The Festival proceeded quite magnificently except for the Weelkes "Gloria" which, as "The Times" correspondent commented, is hardly suitable for a choir of eight hundred voices.

At the conclusion, with the satisfaction that comes of a task well done, we dispersed for the night as guests of various relatives and friends.

We were unanimous in declaring that the experience of singing in this Festival was one of the most memorable we had had.

We are grateful to the Head Master for making it possible for us to take part in the Festival, affording us an experience which we all agreed we would not wish to have missed. A.D.B.

THE LIBRARY This term the Library has expanded to a greater extent than ever before, and over 200 new books have been added. It would seem not only impracticable, but perhaps impossible in the space available, to list these, so we will merely mention that the Art, Fiction, and Modern Languages sections have been considerably increased.

The Art section has indeed been nearly trebled and is now one of the show pieces of the Library.

We should like to record our thanks to A. H. Crowther for his work on the Modern Languages section which has been completely re-numbered, and now occupies a full 100 numbers between 300-399 37

instead of merely the 50 numbers between 450-499. The Sociology section which formerly occupied these numbers now uses the numbers 100-199, formerly unused. This leaves all numbers in the 400's free for the expanded Classics section which was originally compelled to stop at 450.

We should also like to thank D. N. L. Beresford for his work on the Art and Music sections, which have been re-organised out of what was nearly chaos, and to mention some hard work put in during the book check by P. A. Crossley, without whose invaluable work the check could not have run as smoothly as it did. Perhaps it would also be well to mention the acquisition of a large number of the new bound Penguins which, while not costing as much as the more ordinary bound books, seem to be just as durable. They are at any rate certainly far better than the paper bound editions.

The Library has already begun to change, but next term it will have a completely new look, and new shelves and desks will be added to bring the old part more into line with the new. There will also be bins for the magazines, which should give the whole Library a more tidy appearance.

Finally, we should like to thank Mr. Hart for his invaluable assistance and advice as Librarian in place of Mr. Burgess during his illness, and to say how sorry we are that he is leaving us so soon.

We wish him the best of luck in New Zealand. Mr. Holbeche is taking over next term, and we are quite sure he will maintain the same high standard of efficiency. D.J.C.

THE MUSIC SOCIETY The Music Society was asked to put on a short informal concert in honour of the visit to St. Peter's of members of the Leeds Branch of the Incorporated Society of Musicians on Saturday, 28th June.

A slightly smaller motet group than had sung in the Christmas Term was formed to sing Palestrina's "Tu es Petrus" and a couple of madrigals by Pearsall, and a Madrigal Group of largely different people was formed for the express purpose of singing "Brightly dawns our wedding day" from Mikado. R. H. Grayson from St. Olave's came along to sing "My heart ever faithful" with Mr. Pemberton accompanying, and the programme was to have been balanced by a couple of piano solos by Anfield and B. Jones. Unfortunately Jones was away ill on the day but Anfield gave a lyrical account of "The Towing Path" by John Ireland.

The audience of musicians, among whom we saw many old friends, including Professor Denny, applauded warmly and also showed their appreciation in a tangible way by presenting us with a book for the School Library.

At a meeting held in the last week of term, D. N. L. Beresford was elected to succeed R. A. Field as Hon. Secretary for the year 1958-59. F.W. 38

THE RECORD LIBRARY A number of records have been added this year. The additions have included some old favourites, like Beethoven's Emperor Concerto and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, some opera excerpts, like Tosca, La Boheme and Tannhauser, and some less well-known works like the Dohnanyi and Khatchaturian piano concertos and the Guitar Concerto by Castelnuovo-Tedesco. There was a very generally expressed desire for Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Swan Lake, and Ravel's Bolero. These were all added. The popularity of Bolero has proved its undoing, for it had not been in the Library for more than a few weeks before it was found to be scratched. This is worth mentioning, because generally speaking the records are well treated by borrowers.

The number of records borrowed at weekends has increased from 265 in 1956/7 to 716 in 1957/8, an increase of 170.5%. I have noticed, however, that the majority of borrowers are in the lower forms. The care-free Fourths and Shells have borrowed 434, whereas the total number of issues to the remainder of the School has been 282.

The layout of the Library has been re-arranged and separate serial numbers have been allocated to the 12-inch and 10-inch longplaying records. In order to protect the sleeves, which usually contain a useful description of the record, they have been permanently covered in polythene cases.

The "Art of Record Buying" and the "Monthly Letter" criticisms of recent issues are widely consulted both for additions to the Library and for personal use by members of the School.

We wish to express our thanks to Mr. K. G. Chilman for the record he has kindly presented to the School of B. Jones singing arias from the St. Matthew Passion and songs of Stanford with organ accompaniment in York Minster. These records of Jones's treble voice were actually made after he had come to St. Peter's.

J.G.S.

HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION, 1958 Attendance at a House Singing Competition is always an entertaining experience even if one is only a neutral observer. Apart from the music itself, there is the opportunity of pitting one's musical appreciation against that of the adjudicator, though, alas, how frequently are one's own estimates just the reverse of the official ones.

There is also the pleasure of seeing many members of the School who have recently taken the plunge (possibly not without a certain compulsion) into the sea of minims and dotted crotchets. As one takes one's seat in the audience before the competition begins, there is invariably a show of noisy enthusiasm, as those who cannot sing shout encouragement and words of advice to those who can. It is not unlike the last night of the Proms. There is a sudden silence, however, as the School stands to welcome the adjudicator. This year 39

1 it was Dr. A. W. Bunney, the Director of Music, Tonbridge School, who had come to judge the 1 1 th Annual Competition.

The evening opened by the singing of a part song by each House in turn. As Dr. Bunney afterwards remarked, it was very difficult to compare teams who were singing different songs, but it was Queen's who gave the best performance, their choice being "Early One Morning", the English folk song, arranged by T. F. Dunhill. This choir, mainly composed of trained voices, was superbly conducted by B. Jones, and their singing possessed a unanimity of rhythm, some fine chording and a pleasing interpretation. Temple gave a lively performance of "With Jockey to the Fair" arranged by Gordon Jacob, and, though there was excellent attack, their chording was not quite true in certain passages. School House and Manor gave very creditable performances of "Early One Morning", both giving a brightness to the early allegretto passage. Rise and Grove, both rather deficient of experienced singers, gave brave performances, but found it hard to keep on the right notes and avoid dragging.

In his adjudication of the part songs, Dr. Bunney stressed the need, first, for accuracy of chording and, secondly, for interpretation.

He was sympathetic to those who were so worried about the right notes that they could give no attention to the expression. To those who were rather free in their singing of certain clearly marked passages, Dr. Bunney gave the advice which a famous conductor gave to his orchestra, "when in doubt, play what is written".

For the second part of the competition, the Unison Song, the choice lay between "The Two Grenadiers" by Schumann with words

by Heine (translation), and "The Old Superb" by C. V. Stanford to words by Henry Newbolt. Unison songs are more to the liking of the less accomplished voices, as there is no chance of straying into someone else's part, and there is usually a good narrative on which to hang the music. As a result of this there was probably more confidence in the unison singing. Temple, with a medium sized choir, conducted most professionally by Kendall, gained highest points with a moving performance of "The Two Grenadiers", and it was most noticeable how great was the concentration as each member of the team watched the conductor's beat. There was also a fine performance by Queen's of "The Old Superb", ably conducted by B. Jones, who did not hesitate to use his own ideas regarding interpretation. There were also quite polished performances by Manor of "The Two Grenadiers" and by School House of "The Old Superb", but in both songs there was a certain lack of distinctness in the words. Grove's version of "The Two Grenadiers" was well controlled but inclined to lack expression and interest. The Rise tried to take the adjudicator by storm, as over half the House arrived on the platform. Their performance of "The Old Superb" was rather uncertain, and Brown was plucky in undertaking to conduct such a massive choir.

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In his summing up Dr. Bunney observed that the singers seemed much happier in larger groups, attributing this to safety in numbers.

He did, however, stress the importance of a cheerful face when singing a cheerful passage. In the unison songs, he said, the narrative made it essential for the singers to get the words over to the audience, and this made enunciation of the first importance here. Regarding the conducting, Dr. Bunney pointed out that a good conductor should have the score in his head, rather than his head in the score.

The effect of good conducting was very noticeable, particularly in the unison songs. In his final assessment of the competition, Queen's was placed first with Temple a very close second.

In an account of such a competition, it is very easy to mention the mistakes made by each team in its own particular songs. Mistakes there were indeed, but the stress should really be on achievement, for the evening represented the climax of a very worthwhile effort by all Houses, winner and losers alike. Many members of the House teams had probably never sung in public before, and their efforts were valuable to them and enjoyable to the audience. In a concluding speech, the Head Master observed that there had been 141 boys taking part in the competition. He warmly thanked Dr. Bunney, not only for the adjudicating, but for the good advice he had given to the singers. E.S.J.

THE CURIA At the usual preliminary meeting T. M. Jenkinson was elected Chairman, T. D. J. Layfield was elected Secretary, and J. A. Bygate was invited to become a member of the Society.

At the second meeting T. M. Jenkinson gave a talk on Switzerland, which he illustrated with eighty excellent colour slides. The beauty of the Swiss countryside was known to many of us, and this talk did full justice to it. At the same time the speaker amusingly embellished it with stories from his own experience of the holiday which the slides illustrated. After this Jenkinson gave us a short talk on Yarn.

The third meeting took the form of a visit to Linton Aerodrome.

We saw the Vampire jet fighters, used by the Flying School there, and were given a demonstration of safety equipment. To round this meeting off, Lieutenant Madel, a pupil, gave us a talk on Aircraft Carriers. We must thank Flight Lieutenant Williams for making this enjoyable visit possible.

At the fourth meeting Mr. Hart gave us a talk on his interests in the sphere of Art. He explained how water-colour painting became his hobby, and showed us many excellent paintings, at the same time illustrating his talk with amusing anecdotes from his own experiences.

We thank him very much for this interesting talk, and wish him well in the future in New Zealand.

Finally we thank the domestic staff for providing refreshments at our meetings. T.D.J.L. 41

THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY In the last week of term the "Clan Stewart" arrived in Southampton at the end of Voyage 10, during which she had covered a distance of 20,747 miles. A diary of this voyage, and some extracts from Capt. Graham's account, are given below. The ship seems to have encountered an unusual amount of bad weather—an Atlantic gale soon after sailing, heavy rain-storms off the S. African coast, a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, and another tropical storm at Madras.

With labour troubles at Port Elizabeth and Colombo, and crew troubles in Calcutta, the voyage has certainly not been uneventful.

The mail we received included a very full account of the voyage from Capt. Graham, a cargo plan and a number of harbour plans from the Third Officer and one of the apprentices, to all of whom we are very grateful. The cargo plan reveals, perhaps, even more variety than usual. We expect a ship from India to have tea, cotton, hides and skins, tobacco, curry powder, jute webbing, palmyra fibre, mango chutney, and gunnies, all of which the "Clan Stewart" carried. Less expected are other items of her cargo : tobacco seed oil, mica, feldspar, granite (for tombstones, apparently), shellac, footballs, envelopes, quinine sulphate, sea shells, and prawns. And what would one do with such other items as myrabolams, poppadums, blue buffs, cutch, and prawn bali chow?

For those interested in entrepOt trade, it may perhaps be noted that some of these items will be re-shipped, mostly from London, to such places as Rotterdam, Hamburg, Gothenburg, Bremen, Waterford, Antwerp, and Helsinki. Some are for destinations as far away as Bathurst and Miami. But perhaps the most fascinating consignment is of 13 bales of C.P. goods addressed to Satan, whose abode, no doubt temporarily, is given as Oran.

"CLAN STEWART" EXTRACTS We sailed from Birkenhead with 7,000 tons of cargo on board and, for once, no passengers. Our decks were full of railway coaches and engines. On the fore-deck we had two engines each side of No. 2 hatch and two coaches across No. 3.

On the after-deck we had one coach across No. 4 hatch and one coach abreast No. 5 hatch starboard side. On the port side of No. 5 we had an electric engine. The decks were absolutely full. To get to the crew's quarters, a cat-walk had had to be built so that people would not have to climb over or crawl under lashings.

In No. 2 lower hold we had two Garrett engines. These weighed 65 tons each and were to be landed with the ship's gear in Beira.

As usual, we started off the voyage with bad weather. It was all right until we cleared the shelter of the Irish coast and then we got a severe E'ly gale with a very rough and high sea. My main concern was to avoid having any damage done to the deck cargo so we headed to the west, brought the gale behind us and then reduced 42

speed so that we would not get too far to the west. This lasted for three days. Then we had a day of peaceful weather before another gale came along, this time from the west.

The second gale lasted for two days and then we were clear. * * * Before arriving at Calcutta we encountered a cyclone.

We had not had the usual indications of bad weather but the barometer suddenly started to fall. In a matter of four hours it had fallen from 29.75 to 29.43. Then the wind started piping up from the N.N.W. Before long the rain started and then the wind really got to work. The sea became rougher and steeper. I reduced speed and tried to find out where the storm centre was. Eventually we found out that it was about 100 miles from us, travelling slowly in a north or north-east direction. I waited for a lull and then turned the ship round so that we could get out of it. It was to the east of us so if we continued to travel south, we should eventually get clear. Once the barometer stopped falling and then showed a tendency to rise, we would know that we were getting clear. This we did. The wind reached a force of 9. The rain lashed down and visibility was nil. The sea was churned up by the rain and a large amount of paint was stripped off the ship by the force of the rain.

Eventually it eased off as the cyclone drew further away and we were then able to come round slowly to resume our normal course.

The sky was completely overcast so I headed in for the Indian coast to find out where we were. Once we sighted the coast and fixed our position, I found that we had been blown 40 miles to the east.

Just as well we had plenty of space. When we arrived at the anchorage, we were the only ship, but the following morning several ships returned. They had all made out to sea when the cyclone approached. * * * The passage up the Red Sea was quite pleasant and we made a good speed. About 90% of the ships seen were tankers. We arrived in Suez Bay at 0930 hours, 2nd July, and anchored. The northbound convoy leaves from 0630 hours each morning so we had to wait until the following morning. Egypt now keeps summer time so we had to advance our clocks one hour. We were flying the Egyptian flag when we arrived but the Agent came out with the new flag of the United Arab Republic. This consists of red, white and black horizontal stripes with two green stars in the centre of the white stripe.

We promptly took down the Egyptian flag and hoisted the new one.

There were 23 ships in our convoy consisting of 15 tankers and 8 dry cargo ships. Our pilot was a young Russian. He took us as far as Ismailia and was then relieved by a German pilot. We had a good passage through the Canal and arrived in Port Said after an excellent journey of 13 hours. The ship astern of us had steering gear trouble and eventually hit the bank. This held up the ships 43

behind for some hours. We had to anchor in the Bitter Lakes for one hour so that the south-bound convoy could pass. In Port Said we had 18 tons of cargo to discharge. During that time we took more fresh water. Sailed for London at 0300 hours, 4th July. Personally I found the piloting as good as, if not better than it was before the trouble. There are 200 Canal pilots now, plus another 40 in Port Said.

LOG OF THE VOYAGE :

Arrive Depart Birkenhead 22nd March Dakar ...

30th March 30th March Durban ... ...

11th April 22nd April Lourenco Marques 23rd April 28th April Beira 28th April ... ...

4th May Calcutta 21st May 29th May Kakinada 2nd June 4th June Madras ...

5th June 12th June Pondicherri 12th June 13th June Colombo ...

15th June 21st June Aden ...

27th June 28th June P. Said ...

3rd July 4th July Tilbury ... ... ... ...

12th July 18th July and on to Avonmouth, Belfast, Liverpool and Greenock.

THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Secretary: B. G.

Treasurer. R. E.

WAY.

CROWE.

HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES:

The Manor: T. M. JENKINSON. The Grove: S. C. GIBSON. Queen's: D. N. L. BERESFORD. The Rise: E. D. W. FULBROOK.

Unlike previous years there was little business to be settled at the first meeting of the term, as a Committee Meeting had been held earlier. The only business left pending from this was the election of a Secretary and Treasurer. The remainder of this meeting was devoted to the annual quiz, in which Mr. Crews put before the Society 36 objects to be identified. The result was very close and after a re-count the book prize was awarded to J. M. Smith with E. D. Fulbrook second.

The next two meetings were devoted to talks on entomology : the first was an introduction by Mr. Crews to the second, which was given by Mr. Richards, the Local Entomological Recorder for York.

Mr. Crews' talk took the form of an introduction to the subject of entomology, followed by a short outing to the surrounding ground to look for the egg stage of various insects.

The lecture given by Mr. Richards was concerned with the techniques used in entomological studies. He showed the Society 44

the apparatus that he used in his work and demonstrated the methods used for mounting both butterflies and moths.

The fourth and final meeting of the term was an outside one on the Homing Instincts of Animals. Pigeons were released from points on a circle, equidistant from the School, the distance being exactly two miles. Accurate time checks were made and the results obtained proved to be most interesting. The latest ideas on this subject were discussed at some length.

The Ornithological Society, a branch of the Natural History Society, which started last term under the direction of Mr. Craine, has carried on through the winter terms with their investigations.

Their work this term has been mostly carried out on Clifton Aerodrome where they have been recording nests and ringing young birds. B.G.W.

THE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB This term we visited three farms; one experimental farm on the Yorkshire Wolds and two mixed arable farms in the Vale of York.

The first visited was the Government Experimental Farm at High Mowthorpe, near Malton, on Saturday evening, 31st May. On the way there we stopped at Malton for high tea which was very kindly provided by Mr. Brunton and Mr. Stephenson, to whom we are very grateful. At High Mowthorpe we were met by Mr. Mackenzie, the farm director. He started by showing us leys which were composed of cocksfoot, ryegrass, white and red clover and ribgrass. He said that this mixture had proved very successful. He went on to show us an experiment involving the implantation of Hexoestrol in sheep and cattle, which enables livestock to be fattened quicker than by original methods. Out of the 1,000 acres about 350 are devoted to leys, and the rest to arable crops such as potatoes and barley. The land holds varying types of soil but the most abundant is, of course, chalk. After we had walked round the fields we went into the buildings where we saw an experiment being carried out on suckling calves. As Mr. Mackenzie said, none of these experiments could be judged on one year's results but only after several years. At the farm was a new building which has recently been put up. It was an indoor storage for potatoes which is a lot better than storing them outside. After thanking Mr. Mackenzie we returned to School, after, I think, a most successful visit.

The next visit was to Mr. Knowlson's farm at Sutton-on-Forest on Sunday, 22nd June. Here we were taken round the farm on a lorry and the first thing we saw was silage in the process of being made. The machine being used was one of the new flail type of harvesters. When cut the silage is compressed in a pit and left for winter feed. From here we went on to see some of the other crops 45

including a small experiment with potatoes. We were also shown a pit where Mr. Knowlson had been excavating clay for marling the land.

The last visit of the term was to Mr. Black's farm at Raskelf.

Mr. Black has about 500 acres but unfortunately it is cut in two by the railway. He started by showing us some stock which he was grazing on grass. We then went on to look at crops of potatoes and corn. One thing which struck me was that the headlands of the fields were not sown up. We had a look at the farm buildings and various implements and then left for School.

The officers of the Club for next year are :—D. Coles (Chairman); D. S. Atkinson (Vice-Chairman); W. E. Potts (Hon. Secretary); I. S. Dutton (Hon. Treasurer); and S. C. Gibson and A. G. Black (Committee Members). They were elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 22nd July. R.W.P.

THE YORKSHIRE SHOW ARENA PARTY, 1958 The Yorkshire Show was held this year on 8th, 9th and 10th July, and, as has now become usual, a party of "unexamined" boys went on each of the three days to help in the arena. Originally only 20 people were required but 31 went and work was found for all, and, as it happened, this larger number eased administrative difficulties in the ring.

Although the show took place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the party first journeyed to Harrogate on Sunday. This trip was for a practice, and inevitably only a few people were occupied at any one time, but—a sign of efficiency to come—everyone waited patiently until their turn for instruction came. On this same day the party got used to obtaining their meals at the Stockmen's Dining Room and were given details for the first day, Tuesday.

Chapel finished and all installed in the bus, the first day began.

The day was one of those few which we have grown to know as our extremely short English summer. Everyone throughout the day achieved the sole suntan of the year, and, indeed, being unused to constant strong sun, the day was found very fatiguing by all. The purpose of the first day was mainly to allow the party to see the exhibits (an occupation more tiring than working in the arena) as there was no jumping until 5 o'clock. When the jumping arrived there was plenty to do—especially for those in charge of the treble.

[The duties connected with jumps are as follows If a horse makes a "refusal" and dislodges the jump, the jump must be re-erected in a matter of seconds; if a horse breaks down a jump, it must be rebuilt 46

before the next round; the jump must be checked after every hit.

It is the first duty which requires the most feverish activity.]

Wednesday began for the party after lunch and most of the time was taken up with jumping or removing jumps for the Household Cavalry Musical Ride. There were two jumping competitions, between which the course had to be changed—indeed changed twice, as the competitors complained that the clerk of the course had set too hard a course. In the last competition what we had been waiting for happened—a horse ran straight through the wall ! However, providence had it that this was the last jump of the day and so there was no undue panic.

Thursday was the same only more so, as the party was in the ring nearly all day. One rather enjoyable job was lost in that there were no police horses to scare with umbrellas, guns, rattles, shouting and sundry other "steam valves".

Major Whitehead thanked the party and assured us that we were the best ever, and indeed we were informed that we constituted the best arena party in his circuit. Be it deserved or no, we thank the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for inviting us, and we wish future parties luck—though it is a shame that they will not be able to reach such an impossibly high standard !

OASIS The Editor of Oasis, the new School magazine of original contributions, describes it as "an outlet for the more imaginative side of the School's writers and artists". It is intended to be complementary to The Peterite, which is primarily a chronicle of the life of the School and of the actual experiences of its members. Thus one aim of the founders of Oasis is to separate the imaginative contributions of the School from the factual, rather than unite the two in a possibly uneasy partnership.

The collection and selection of material was the work of a committee of six senior boys under the editorship of D. B. Irvin. The effort of this committee has been particularly important since they have been responsible for the first venture and have set the standard for future years. However, since such new projects are bound to take shape under the direction of masters, we congratulate Mr. Holbeche (who originated the idea) and Mr. Gaastra on seeing their conception come into being. In short, we welcome Oasis, and thank its creators as well as praise their first edition.

Certain principles have obviously been followed in selecting material. First, it is notable that the contributors range from Upper Shell A to the Upper Sixth : evidently the committee insisted on a commendably wide representation in the magazine Secondly, in

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order to maintain a high general standard, the preponderance of contributions has been taken from the top of the School. Lastly, a balance has clearly been sought between the humorous and the serious; and if, in the prose articles, we take as extremes D. L. Marshall's "The Scone of Stone" and the Editor's own "Crimson Crucifix", we can say that this balance has been achieved. Moreover, in bridging these extremes, F. I. Watson, in his mock-serious "Criticism : 'Hickory Dickory Dock' ", has produced a contribution of considerable promise.

School life itself is bound to provide a starting point for imaginative adventure, and of the three articles of this nature, two are delightful: "The Tribulations of C. de P.", the detached response of a schoolboy to the assumed ferocity of a master, and "Journey into .

Nowhere", a morning's heavy day-dreaming in the classroom. The third, "Chapter House Notes", tends to blur the distinction between humorous and personal satire, but at least makes its point about the style to be avoided in House notes in The Peterite.

There is almost certain to be more to choose from in prose than in verse, and more verse contributions would be welcome in this type of magazine. Nevertheless the standard of verse entries in this first edition is sufficiently high to augur well for the future. The highest standard of bathos is reached in this gem by F. D. Lavender under the title "A Level English" : "0 cuckoo, shall I call thee bird, Or but a wandering voice?"

State the alternative preferred, With reasons for your choice.

Illustrations are disposed evenly throughout the magazine, and effective use is made of pen-and-ink drawings by P. G. Hamilton to give more weight to some of the slighter literary articles. Among three fine scraper-board illustrations, the most striking is that by K. A. Steel of a spider struggling with a fly. These are the only two named artists and their work has added much to the quality of Oasis.

Noting the apparent paucity of artists, and that two of the written articles are by one boy, let us hope that this important new magazine will not be carried by a few willing and able contributors, but will attract entries from all parts of the School, particularly from the higher forms. It deserves and must have wide support, and support means contributions. Perhaps the committee could help to give encouragement and to raise standards by being prepared to explain why they reject some efforts.

To conclude, Oasis is an excellent addition to the life of the School. We look forward to its annual success, and we wish it a bright future.

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C.C.F. NOTES A new syllabus of C.C.F. training has been published by the Joint Cadet Executive, and considerable changes will be necessary. The revised programme can be summarized as follows : 1. Basic training is as before, up to The Basic Test (formerly the Certificate "A", Part I).

2. Service Section training will be modified, and aimed at the Naval, Army or Air Force Proficiency Test. The Naval Test will be very similar to the present R.N. proficiency examination; the Army Test will be a modified form of the Certificate "A", Part II examination; the Air Force Test shows the biggest change, being similar to the Army Test plus at least one R.A.F. subject.

3. The third stage provides optional advanced training in each Service section, and, for selected cadets, the possibility of an InterServices Cadet Badge, for which one qualification will be to have passed a week's leadership course run by the Services.

It is intended that this badge shall be a high qualification for a regular or reserve forces commission, and that it should acquire a status in civil life comparable to that of a National Service commission.

The completion of the new but greatly eases the storage problem and makes it passible for all kit to be kept away from Houses. On the training side, the Signals and R.A.F. Sections have gained much improved accommodation, and an Information Room has been opened, so that all cadets can have access to training sources and to information about the regular and reserve forces.

Capt. J. N. Gaastra has joined the Contingent this term. He served from 1939 to 1946 in the Royal Artillery and the Royal Armoured Corps.

Main Events of the Summer Term 27TH MAY.

March-past. Salute taken by the Chief Constable of York.

24TH JUNE. General Inspection by Air Vice-Marshal H. V. Satterly, C.B., C.B.E., D.F.C., Air Officer Commanding No. 64 (N) Group, R.A.F. The Inspecting Officer arrived by helicopter on the cricket field, where the inspection was carried out; a march-past and inspection of training completed the programme in the morning.

In the afternoon an exercise was held on the golf course area, and this included a river crossing in assault boats and by jackstay.

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Drill competitions for the Fernie and Recruit Cups. The Fernie Cup was won by the Rise, the Recruit Cup by Queen's.

24TH JULY. The Pageant, "The Citizen Soldier Through the Ages", was presented under artificial light at 10-0 p.m. in front of the Library.

There is a separate report on this.

The Dronfield Trophy The year's Inter-House Competition for this trophy was won by the Rise.

CAMP Castlemartin, near Pembroke, where the Company attended camp, could be a most bleak spot in the wrong weather. We were therefore very lucky to have good weather, and this made it an excellent camp.

After some early troubles over the serving of meals, the organisation improved greatly, and there were few serious grumbles.

Capt. Craven and Lieut Mair devised some splendid training schemes, including two at night, of just the right kind to give an N.C.O. the chance to show ability and leadership. The value of this will, we hope, show itself in the coming year, when many will be given positions of high responsibility in the Contingent because of their work at camp.

The demonstrations were not all good, particularly when the commentary was apparently ill-prepared, but the fire-power demonstration was very well arranged and most impressive.

Use was made of an open range near the camp for most cadets to get some experience in firing the service rifle and the Bren gun.

It was a long way to go, but the good training, amenities and accommodation (which included beds), made the journey worthwhile.

R.N. SECTION This term the R.N. Section was without its whaler. During the floods in February, the boat had been capsized, and subsequently its stern was crushed by the derelict M.T.B. which collapsed on top of it.

This was a sad blow for those who had taken so much trouble over the boat for so many years. However, there was great determination to get the boat out of the river before the General Inspection, and this was achieved by a considerable amount of hard work by J. S. Ibberson, assisted by many volunteers from the R.N. Section, and generally aided and abetted by the boatman at the Scope. The damage to the stern was found to be serious, but not beyond repair.

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Apart from the above excitement, the programme of the term has been mainly devoted to the Inspection and to signals training. Leading Seaman Jenkinson, as Yeoman of Signals, has supervised all ceremonial at the Flag Mast, and performed many other useful services to the Section. The Stores have been under the control of Leading Seaman Humpherson, who has done some splendid work in this department. A.B. Slater has been a most reliable R.N. Writer and he will be difficult to replace. All the electrical equipment has been kept in good repair by A.B. Field. Finally, P.O. Clark has kept a watchful eye on the standard of marching and drill, which has been quite good, and has set a good example of smartness himself.

R.N. CAMPS This year it was not possible for the R.N. Section to proceed to camp as a unit at the end of term, and it was accordingly split into three small groups, the first visiting Britannia R.N. College, Dartmouth, the second H.M.S. Vernon, Portsmouth, and the third joining H.M.S. Northumbria for a cruise to Norway. The accounts of these are given separately below.

Britannia R.N. College, Dartmouth Six members of the R.N. Section, with Lieut. Jeffs in charge, attended this camp along with some 95 boys from other schools. Each cadet either shared a cabin, or had one to himself.

The daily routine started with a dip in the baths at 0700, followed by breakfast. At 0840 everyone mustered for divisions, which were followed by four classes, when instruction on drill, gunnery, navigation, signalling, and torpedo and anti-submarine work, was given by the regular C.P.O.s at the College. After lunch the cadets mustered at 1400 hrs. for riverwork, which included the handling of sailing dinghies, cutters, whalers, motor cutters and picket boats. Here, however, a lack of experienced instructors made itself felt.

After afternoon tea, at 1545 hrs., leave was obtainable for all but the duty watch. Those in the duty watch then did fire drill and clearing for rounds, as well as providing a colour party for the lowering of the ensign at sunset. Supper was at 1900 and everyone was supposed to be in bed by 2230.

Excellent sporting facilities were provided and organised games, such as water polo, were arranged, and on the final day everyone took part in a large scale relay race. On the 7th there was a trip to Devonport for a conducted tour round H.M.S. Ark Royal, which unfortunately was undergoing a major refit at the time.

Other activities, such as a Banyan picnic up the Dart and a trip out to sea in the motor cutters, were arranged but had to be abandoned owing to adverse weather conditions.

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On the Sunday the whole parade for divisions was inspected by the Captain of the College, after which a service was held in the College Chapel.

Everyone on the course learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely.

C.W.G.

H.M.S. Vernon This year, there being three choices for camp, part of the Section went to a shore establishment in Portsmouth, H.M.S. Vernon, which is situated near the entrance to the harbour. The party collected at Waterloo on the 17th August but set off minus one member, who was delayed by a late train. We arrived at Vernon in the early evening and were then issued with bedding and other kit.

There was a good selection of activities, including visits to ships, lectures, films, demonstrations and sailing. The first morning, however, was spent in helping to uncoil a magnetic loop from a minesweeper for repair work. The work was stopped rather abruptly owing to a mishap with the motor drum. In the afternoon we were shown diving equiment and this was followed by a demonstration in a nearby diving tank The other lectures consisted of a film and a talk, after which the instructors showed us the various pieces of equipment connected with the subject. The first lecture was on mines, sweeping and laying, and the other on torpedoes and anti-submarine apparatus, including an asdic trainer, which was made to produce all conditions met with in practice. We were later allowed to work it., Visits were made to a submarine at H.M.S. Dolphin, the submarine establishment opposite Vernon, an anti-submarine frigate H.M.S. Zest, H.M.S. Victory, which is in dry dock in Portsmouth Dockyard, and H.M.S. Victorious, which has just been fitted out with a fully-angled deck.

There were some opportunities for sailing during the day and more was possible in the evening when on duty watch. There was also a choice in the evening to go shooting or swimming. Leave was granted every alternate night when not on duty and also the whole of Saturday afternoon.

On the 24th August the loaned bedding and kit was returned and the party left for London soon after breakfast. The camp proved to be most interesting and enjoyable.

J.G.S.

H.M.S. Northumbria Every year since 1949 a party of C.C.F. cadets has taken the Tyne Division R.N.V.R minesweeper on a continental cruise for their annual training. This year, for the first time, St. Peter's was invited to send a contingent to join the Norwegian cruise.

We joined the ship on Saturday, 23rd August, and sailed that evening. The ship's complement consisted of 7 officers, 15 R.N.V.R. 52

petty officers and specialists and 29 cadets. The C.O. was Lt.-Cdr. De Winton, of Durham School. On a rough crossing, P.O. Clark distinguished himself by being one of the few people well enough to be on duty the whole time. Late on Saturday night and in the small hours of Sunday morning we had an exciting time passing through a large fishing fleet, and in spite of violent turns, overran at least one net.

On Monday afternoon, we arrived at Molde, a small town (population 7,000), set in one of Norway's most beautiful fjords. It was blitzed in 1940 but has since been completely rebuilt, and the gaily painted wooden houses rising up a steep hillside were a beautiful sight. We stayed there until the Friday of that week and were made very welcome by the inhabitants, most of whom spoke English very well. Entertainments arranged for us included a dance, a conducted fjord cruise, a folk dancing demonstration and a football match. This we lost 11-1. Leading Seaman Wheeler played back, and P.O. Clark was, for a time, a very spectacular, though unsuccessful, goalkeeper.

After bidding a sorrowful farewell to Mold; we spent three days cruising through the fjords with nightly stops at MaJoy on Vragso Island, scene of many Commando raids during the war, Hjcellestad, near Bergen, which we were able to visit for a few hours, and Rosendal, a tiny hamlet in the marvellous Hardanger Fjord. Those visiting Bergen were most impressed, for, although the town is little bigger than York, the broad streets and large shops remind one more of Newcastle. Russian ships were also visiting Bergen at the time and we learnt that their sailors were only allowed 5/- for 4 days shore leave, and had to return to the ship by 9 p.m. When leaving Hjcellestad, the anchor came up without flukes, an incident the Captain had never experienced before, but owing to the depth of water (34 fathoms) we could not investigate.

On the way to Haugesund the following Monday some of the crew tried their hand at water skiing behind the minesweeper. On arrival at Haugesund, Norway's fourth town (population 28,000), we again were made most welcome. Our first engagement—a visit to the local school—was received with mixed feelings, but on learning that it was co-educational we brightened up and several members of the crew stayed there for two extra periods, nearly missing lunch.

Other engagements included a supper-dance at the local youth hostel, a tour round the town and district, including a visit to the British War Graves, where the C.O. laid a wreath, and another football match, which we won 7-6.

We left Norway on the Friday night, and had the calmest North Sea crossing possible (sighs of relief), arriving and anchoring off the Tyne at 0330 on Sunday, '7th September. We sailed up the Tyne that morning, and disembarked at midday after a brief Customs examination.

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Whilst in Norway we were allowed leave in the evening on every possible occasion, and thus had a marvellous opportunity to learn about the Norwegian way of life. If the opportunity to go on such a cruise comes again I strongly advise all eligible to put down for it.

Our thanks go to Lt.-Cdr. De Winton, the other officers, and all the Norwegian authorities for making the cruise so enjoyable.

P. J.B.

R.A.F. SECTION The new training syllabus will affect this Section more than the others, as the emphasis will now be on subjects similar to those in the Army syllabus.

Cpl. A. 0. Sutcliffe completed Flying Scholarship training at Cambridge, and Flight-Sergeant Thorp and Leading Cadet R. A. Hodgson gained gliding certificates.

R.A.F. Camp, Cranwell Once again the R.A.F. camp was held at Cranwell and was greatly appreciated by all cadets.

Flying took place in Provost trainers and the average instructional time worked out at 1 hour 40 minutes, there being, fortunately, little interference from the weather.

The training programme included the usual dinghy drill, shooting, and lectures on a variety of technical subjects. The demonstrations used to illustrate the aerodynamics and thermodynamics lectures aroused considerable interest and of these the supersonic wind tunnel was the most impressive.

A novel feature in outdoor activities was a combined map reading and survival exercise. Cadets were shown (among other things) how to utilise the materials of a parachute to construct equipment calculated to aid survival in isolated areas.

Opportunities existed for mixing with other school contingents, particularly at the highly organised athletics meeting held on Sunday afternoon in the college stadium.

Royal Air Force Star Camp The purpose and aim of a Star Camp is to show how a regular officer in the R.A.F. lives and works, and the emphasis is on flying.

This year the camp was held at R.A.F. Tern Hill, a charming little station a few miles from Market Drayton in Salop. The camp started on Wednesday, the 6th of August. There were 24 cadets on the camp from schools as far apart as Dollar Academy and Plymouth.

For clarity the report is a day-to-day one, elaborated where necessary.

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WEDNESDAY, 6TH.

Arrival and briefing by the camp C.O., hints on Mess etiquette.

Each of us had a private room to ourselves, though the ablutions were communal. We soon discovered that there was a games room with several snooker tables and a table tennis table, and these proved invaluable on the wet evenings. "Lights Out" was supposed to be at 11 o'clock, though this was not strictly adhered to.

THURSDAY, 7TH. "Reveille" at the unearthly hour of 0630, then the fitting of flying clothing at 0800 hrs. It was emphasised how important it is to have an oxygen mask and "Bone Dome" that fit when flying in jets.

After we had had our flying clothing fitted, we all had a lecture by the station medical officer. He told us of the perils of annoxia and the effect of "G" or the increase in weight of the body during acrobatic manoeuvres. During this lecture A. V. M. Macfadeyen paid us a visit and asked us the usual questions.

In the afternoon I did a conversion flight on to a Chipmunk : this means stooging around in it doing circuits and bumps and generally getting the feel of it. I found it a very nice and docile aircraft to fly, but it lacks the power of the Provost.

FRIDAY, 81u.

We started our first lecture at 0800 hrs. prompt : this was a "Dry Swim" or an Air Plot. The lecture was long drawn out, and about the lecturer the less said the better.

Before lunch I visited the Control Tower : this visit was as instructive as it was informal. Not only is the Flying Control situated there, but the Met. Office as well.

I was supposed to be flying in the afternoon, but over lunch a thick "Pea Soup" descended on the aerodrome and visibility was reduced to a few yards. Instead of flying I watched two films at the instruction cinema, one of which was the usual R.A.F. propaganda of how the immortal "Little Willie" became a navigator during the war.

The evening was also spent watching two more films even more boring than the afternoon's.

SATURDAY, 9TH. At 0800 hrs. we all attended the morning Met. briefing which ran something like this . . . . Past weather rain ... Present weather continuous rain with eight eighths cloud at 200 ft. . . . visibility 400 yards.

The morning was therefore spent "flying" in a Link Trainer or listening to "Music while you work" on a dinghy radio in the survival section.

The afternoon was devoted to a "Leadership" course, which consisted of eight cadets defending an aerodrome against an attacking force sixteen strong. Though I sat at a strategic point in a 55

hedge bottom guarding a bridge all afternoon, the only hostile beings that passed were several yokels who gave me rather indignant glances, but soon passed on their wondering way.

The evening was free and we retired to the Bar (strictly no alcohol), the games or television room.

SUNDAY, 10TH.

After one of the quickest church services that I have ever attended we went to the swimming baths at Shrewsbury only to find them closed, so we returned to Market Drayton and swam in the baths there.

MONDAY, 11TH.

In the morning I flew in a Vampire T11 from R.A.F. Shawbury.

The flight was very pleasant, though I prefer to have an engine where I can see it and the open cockpit of the Tiger Moth. After I had landed, I flew a Chipmunk back to Tern Hill : I had flown with the pilot before, so I did all the flying and, much to my surprise, we arrived at our destination with no mishaps.

The first half of the afternoon was devoted to a lecture on "Operation Becher's Brook", which was the ferrying of some 420 N.A. Sabres from America to this country. The lecture was given by one of the pilots who actually participated in this operation.

The latter half of the afternoon was taken up with more Chipmunk flying, circuits and bumps for about half an hour.

TUESDAY, 12TH.

The morning was taken up altogether with flying. The first flight lasted well over an hour and was with the station C.O., Group Captain Beare. It was in a Provost aircraft, on which I have eight hours experience, so I flew it most of the time. He directed me towards the low flying area and took me down to 50 ft. and said that I was to fly around at that height. It is the only time during all the flying I have done that I have been on the scared side : that was when the Group Captain was flying it, but when I took over, it was a terrific feeling seeing trees approach at nearly 150 m.p.h. After the low flying I did a radio controlled descent through the cloud and then carried out a beam approach to land at Tern Hill. A few minutes after landing I took off again for another flight in a Chipmunk.

The afternoon was spent visiting the De Havilland aircraft factory at Chester where we saw the latest Comet, the Comet 4, being built.

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This was to be my last full day at R.A.F. Tern Hill and all of us were glad that the morning was devoted to a film on low level, high speed pilot navigation, which proved to be very interesting to those who could stay awake for it.

WEDNESDAY,

In the afternoon we visited the Maintenance Unit at R.A.F. Shawbury : here we had a close look at Devons, Beverleys and a Mosquito TT35.

The evening's programme consisted of the de-briefing and stating what we thought of the camp as a whole.

THURSDAY, 14TH.

Departure 0750 hrs. The camp was in all aspects very enjoyable.

Not only was it an experience for us to live in the Officers' Mess, but it must also have been an experience for the officers to have their most exclusive club invaded.

To those of you who have gained the impression that the life was luxurious, let me remind you that the hours were very long and the camp would not be enjoyed by anyone not entering into it with the right spirit.

R. E. CROWE, F/Sgt.

C.C.F. PAGEANT "The Citizen Soldier Through the Ages" During the closing weeks of the Summer Term, the casual observer became aware of certain stealthy and warlike preparations in the grounds of the School. Helmets, halberds, chain-mail, pistols, and all pomp and circumstance of glorious war began to appear in the C.C.F. Hut and in the normally peaceful Art Room. The twilight hours after prayers were disturbed by the rattling of sabres, the charge of mercenaries, the sweep of floodlights and, even more incongruous, the babble of voices from a loudspeaker high up in the Library alcove.

Rumours of a projected Siege of the Staff Room or a Massacre of St. Olave's Innocents were finally set at rest when these fearful preparations culminated, at 10 p.m. on 24th July, in a very successful open-air pageant, presented by members of the C.C.F. in front of the Library steps.

The entirely original idea of presenting a pageant depicting "The Citizen Soldier Through the Ages" was first conceived by the 57

Commanding Officer of the C.C.F., Squadron Leader D. G. 'Cummin, and he it was who produced the show with the minimum of fuss and with remarkably few birth pangs. He was fortunate in drawing on the enthusiastic support, not only of the C.C.F., but also of two able collaborators, Sgt. D. B. Irvin and Cpl. N. R. Barton, both of whom shared with the producer a keen historical sense and wrote a good deal of the script.

The aim of the pageant is best explained by quoting from the Introduction itself : "Fifty years ago there came into existence the Officers' Training Corps, from which has developed the Combined Cadet Force. Nov that the temporary experiment of National Service is coming to an end, more importance will again be given to part-time military training. This pageant is intended to suggest that when National Service ends, British Governments, irrespective of party, will be following a long tradition of reliance on the part-time soldier, instead of on large regular forces as in continental countries."

The allied aim of showing how the C.C.F. fits into this tradition was also made clear as the scenes unfolded, for invariably the reliance of the various armed forces upon "voluntary reserves" was emphasised.

Perhaps the reader would find it most helpful if the nature of the pageant were described first, followed by some comments on the production and costumes. The scenes depicted ranged from the Danish invasion in 1100 to the Second World War; they appeared to be somewhat arbitrarily selected from "the highlights of English History" (the Battle of Hastings, The Armada, the Boer War, and so forth) but with a local flavour wherever possible (the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Marston Moor, for instance). Each scene was introduced over the loudspeaker by one of the three commentators and was then enacted in a lively fashion under floodlights by members of the C.C.F. in appropriate costumes : one remembers vividly, for example, two brilliantly kilted Scots dancing in triumph round the dispirited English after Bannockburn; or the mounted Crusader riding with great dignity across the arena under a single spotlight; and the delicious scene recording the advent of gun-powder when two peasants were laconically cited as "missing", in true B.B.C. fashion, after their cannon back-fires. These general scenes, acted by the "symbolic few", were diversified by relevant comic scenes such as the famous "Henry IV, Part 2, III, ii", in which Falstaff's nefarious recruiting methods are exposed (here Cpl. Garbutt, with sunken paunch, excelled himself in the main part) and later an uproarious kitting out scene in which an apoplectic R.S.M., played by Cpl. Barton himself, foisted an outsize uniform on to the diminutive Cdt. Marshall.

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of all, must go the credit for the success of the venture. Fortunately the theme of "The Citizen Soldier Through the Ages" gave the production a vital unifying thread. Moreover, the style and voices of the three commentators were well contrasted : Squadron Leader Cummin's laconic tone and dry humour acted as a perfect foil to Cpl. Barton's plummy voice and somewhat high-flown sentiments, while Sgt. Irvin's well-turned phrases and touch of irony admirably bridged the two. Nevertheless, for future reference, one or two constructive criticisms might be made. Firstly, the commentary on certain scenes, notably on the battles, was far too long and smacked too much of the history lesson : a more even balance between comment and action would have paid off handsomely. This tended to give the visual aspect of the pageant an unnecessarily disjointed effect and made one wonder whether a quickening of the action, married more closely to a running commentary, would have been better.

Secondly, some of the entries, when they did come, were too slow.

Thirdly, the floodlight team, Sgt. Crossley and Cpl. Sutcliffe, would have profited from a little more rehearsal time under night conditions.

Most of the performers were well able to master the broad style of acting and miming required by a pageant; but a special word of praise should go to Sgt. Beaumont who surprised us all by his versatility. Another surprise was the excellence of the costumes.

Some of these had been made at short notice by the wearers themselves or their parents; the remainder were a tribute to the ingenuity and effort of Miss Banks and especially of Mr. Gaastra who, over a long period, had arranged form projects to produce a good deal of the equipment from the simplest materials. Mrs. Hall and Mr. Grainger were responsible for the make-up, and Capt. Dodds and J. A. Bygate for the stage-management.

The pageant itself culminated in a scene depicting the founding of the O.T.C. and in a generous tribute to the part played by Major Crews in building up the C.C.F. at St. Peter's since the war. Visually it was rounded off by a strikingly effective rendering of the march of the wounded and ragged prisoners in "The Bridge over the River Kwai", the now famous Colonel Bogey whistle sounding uncanny in the night air as the column emerged from the darkness into the floodlit arena. Immediately they were joined from the opposite direction by the 1C.C.F. Band under the direction of Drum-Major Bellwood. L/Cdt. Brooks sounded the Last Post, the final orders rang out, and as the men receded into the night, we were left wondering why the School grounds had never been exploited before for some such pageant. One thing is certain : the audience felt that this had been a splendid precedent.

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ZENDA REGURGENS "Good evening. Have you seen my friend, Marcel."

"Yes. He has gone to collect some eggs; do you want to buy some?"

"Yes. I would like 451."

Thus did the dusty 451 group of P.o.W.s from the notorious Castlemartin Camp identify themselves at the end of the first leg of their escape.

We had set out at 2000 hrs. during a diversion at the other end of the camp, and had run through hedges, streams, and fields, making a successful breakout. It was dusk when we reached Marcel and, tired though we were, we were directed to proceed a considerable distance further to meet Pierre. Our route took us by night along the dangerous coastline and it was with much relief that, after five hours of cautious travel, we made contact with Pierre and spent two hours in blissful unconsciousness, rolled up in the latest Army sleeping bags. A boot awakened us at 0400 hrs., and it was 18 very weary escapees who set out on the next 8-mile leg.

We had been told that Heinrich would pick us up in his boat at 0730 hrs. At 0900 hrs there was still no sign of our contact or his craft. What had happened? Were we betrayed? . . . . At 1000 hrs. our anxiety changed to joy as, out of the pouring rain, Heinrich stepped out of his craft.

After a morning spent in recuperation from a somewhat stormy crossing, we continued our journey in the heat of the sun, by now beset with such devilments as horseflies, dysentery and blisters.

The disused aerodrome at Talbenny was our objective. It was only then that we found exactly how many disused aerodromes there were in the area. It was only after much reference to our maps that Luigi was finally pinpointed in the control tower at Talbenny.

Before we crawled into our sleeping bags in our windowless retreat, we attempted to clean up our feet on the glass-covered floor.

It was 0200 hrs. when we were rudely thrust forth into the darkness with orders to cover 12 miles of difficult country by a forced march in three hours.

Footsore and weary we arrived at R.N.A.S. Brawdy. "Who the blank is Hernando and what the blank are you doing here?" was the comment of an irate Duty Officer specially aroused from his bed.

And so our Army Adventure Course was completed.

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THE SCOUT GROUP At the beginning of September the Group split into two Groups, one each in the Senior and Junior Schools. We would not like this change to take place without placing on record our appreciation of all Mr. Nix has done as Group Scoutmaster for so many years. Scouting has grown to such proportions in the two Schools however, that it was becoming increasingly difficult for it all to be controlled from the Junior School. We are very pleased to be able to congratulate Mr. Nix on his appointment as an Assistant District Commissioner, in which position he will be able to draw on his long experience of Scouting for the good of the movement in York and at the same time he will continue to act as G.S.M. of the new Junior School Group To mark the occasion the Senior School Group is changing its neckerchief from the familiar Scout green to brown with a one inch white border, and it is hoped that it will be possible later to add a small emblem incorporating the crossed keys on the point of the neckerchief.

At the end of the Summer Term both sections of the Group camped in Strathtay, Perthshire. This camp was probably one of the most difficult we have attended, beset as it was by ill-health, accidents and bad weather. Probably because of these factors it was also one of the most successful of camps in that morale was high, good humour prevailed and the programme of activities was carried out more or less as arranged. After a few days the procession of doctors and the routine of taking of temperatures and administering of medicines became accepted as inevitable and even funny. The local people proved to be very sympathetic and there seems to be little doubt that we will provide them with a talking point for many years to come. One of our greatest triumphs was that we managed to get everyone home again at the end of camp more or less fit.

SENIOR SCOUTS Very near the end of term J. M. Lennox received his warrant as an Assistant Scoutmaster, a promotion which he had very richly earned. We should like to thank him for all he has done for the Group and for the Senior Scout Section in particular. Early in the term he completed his training of the shooting team who entered the national scout shooting competition for the Duke of Connaught's Shield. The team, J. M. Lennox, K. A. Steel, J. A. Bygate and S. K. D. Hill, scored 752 out of a possible 800, which placed us third out of eighteen teams, a very creditable result for a first attempt. The competition was won by the 1st Balcombe Group with 767 points, while Allhallows School came second with 765. This has encouraged us to try again next year, when we hope also to enter for the Junior competition. We also entered five teams of two for the York Senior Scout Competition. Because of examinations we could not enter many of our more experienced Seniors, but though we did not 61

produce such encouraging results in this competition we feel that we have given some of our younger members experience which should produce better results in the future. The competition was held on the moors north of Helmsley and provided the Scouts with a gruelling but enjoyable weekend.

We were very pleased to be able to help regularly with training in a local Troop during most of the term. A small team regularly turned out on Wednesday evenings under Lennox and again we hope that this arrangement will continue.

At the end of term, in place of the normal camp, Lennox, Steel and Hill went to Gilwell Park to help in the running of the Third Regional Agoon. The name apparently comes from the Greek and has the double meaning which implies a struggle against adversity.

An Agoon is a camp for handicapped Scouts and this one at Gilwell was attended by Scouts from all over Europe and was intended to be their equivalent of the Jubilee Jamboree, held at Sutton Park last year. An account of the Agoon follows later.

General progress was satisfactory. All Senior Scouts are now First Class, with the exception of three who needed the Camping qualification. Nine gained the Ambulance Badge after a particularly stiff test which most of them failed at the first attempt. A Field Day was held on the Wolds to the east of Malton, the main activity being training for and testing of various parts of the Venturer Badge. The examiners were the P/L's, who proved to be particularly difficult to impress.

Finally, we should like to bid farewell to those who are leaving us this term. We hope that they will continue in Scouting, with the ultimate object of helping to run a Troop.

SENIOR SCOUT CAMP Our site at Balnaguard, in Perthshire, was close to, but invisible from that occupied by the Scouts. It was an excellent site, situated on a low plateau and very well drained, so that despite much heavy rain neither our tents nor our kitchens were swamped, though other campers in the same district were washed out.

More time than usual was spent in the daily routine of camping, the weather and other difficulties making everyone just that little bit slower, but we also spent much time in exploring the area surrounding the camp The main attraction was the Balnaguard Burn with its magnificent waterfalls and gorges. The valley extended right up into moorland which provided excellent walking country, while the Burn itself had a number of deep pools of very cold water in which many managed to steel themselves to swim. "Paddling" also became a popular pastime during the few periods of spare time.

This activity had to be seriously curtailed, however, once it was discovered that the word has a double meaning, not, as yet, in common currency.

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During the camp two parties climbed Ben Lawers and all the Seniors took part in one of two short trek camps, using the notorious trike carts. Though marred by the weather, these were both successful from the point of view of providing the type of experience for which Scout training is designed to prepare the boy.

Other activities included the traditional night game, which ended somewhat abruptly when one of us forgot the existence of a very steep slope and tried to fell several trees without the aid of an axe, and the Camp Fire on the last evening. At this Camp Fire Mr. Craine was introduced to some of our strange rituals, including one which resulted in his having a mug of cold water poured over his head. This merely strengthened his desire to join the Group and we look forward to having him with us in the future.

K.G.C. THIRD REGIONAL AGOON My first impression when I arrived at Gilwell was one of shock at seeing so many people suffering from serious handicaps. People without sight or hearing, spastics unable to control their movements, or cripples with puny, useless arms or legs. Yet they had all come to camp.

I soon became used to the sight of cripples playing football and of deaf boys "talking" to each other or buying sweets in the providore, and it was obvious that they did not want and had no use for pity or help, but were determined to do as much as possible for themselves.

They greatly enjoyed the visits of Lord Rowallan, Lady BadenPowell and Princess Alexandra. They also went for a trip on the Thames, took part in organised sports and in various competitions.

The Belgians put on an excellent camp fire item, in which three Scouts with almost non-existent legs performed a series of tricks while walking on their hands.

Throughout the Agoon I never saw anyone looking unhappy or lonely, everyone was cheerful and languages did not create barriers.

These Scouts from all over Europe were obviously at Gilwell to enjoy themselves and make light of their difficulties, and it was both a pleasure and a rewarding experience to be there.

J.M.L.

SCOUT TROOP This term, as we hoped, the fruit of much labour was gathered in. No less than fourteen Scouts, a record number, completed their 1st Class Journeys during the term and thus gained their 1st Class Badges. A number of them will therefore be eligible for immediate entry into the Senior Scouts next term, while those who remain in this Troop will be in a strong position for promotion. This achievement would not have been possible without the loyal co-operation and enthusiasm of Mr. Montgomery and of Baldwin, Parkin and Steel, all three of whom gained their warrants as Scouters this term.

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Several of the above 1st Class Scouts needed to complete one or two nights' camping before being eligible for the Journey. This problem was solved by arranging week-end camps once again at Hagg Wood near Dunnington. Apart from the customary bad weather, these camps seem to have been much enjoyed. Fortunately the sun broke through on the Field Day which we spent in Overton Woods, equipment and food being transported there in an ancient and celebrated Austin. The morning was taken up with four interpatrol exercises suited to the terrain and the afternoon with a wide game. Mr. 'Craine came along and filmed some of the activities.

The training of our teams for the Scoutcraft Competition demanded a good deal of extra time and energy this term; but the effort was rewarded by a more promising result that last year's. The St. Peter's Group was placed third out of eighteen entrants against stiff opposition.

Lastly, we bid farewell to Mr. Montgomery, Baldwin and Steel with genuine regret and with gratitude for their services to the Troop during the year; and at the same time we warmly welcome Mr. Craine in Mr. Montgomery's place.

B.H.H.

SCOUT CAMP, 1958 Once again the Scouts camped on an adjoining site to that of the Senior Scouts, on this occasion at Balnaguard, near Aberfeldy in Perthshire. Between a wooded slope and a stream, the camp site itself was fairly flat and drained easily—a considerable advantage in view of the weather we were to endure. The Troop was divided into three camp patrols, of which Hounds proved themselves to be the most efficient, with Otters a close second. Mr. Holbeche and Mr. Montgomery were the Scouters in charge, ably assisted by Pfluger and Parkin.

At first we were fully occupied with settling down, constructing kitchen gadgets, and so forth. Later on each patrol made its own biscuit-tin oven for the Sunday joint. Our initial flag-pole, shaking like a reed in the wind, was the object of such critical comment that we were compelled to fell a mighty monarch of the forest in its place. That an eminent member of our party was felled at the same time was recorded for posterity on Mr. Craine's film-track; thereafter the flag-pole was the envy of all.

Walking and climbing were the main activities by day when the weather permitted. Although we were surrounded by magnificent scenery, it was soon found that the best climbs necessitated a bus-ride first, if not a trip in the local express (1912 vintage, with carriages to match). On these climbs Mr. Montgomery generally marched ahead with tireless stride while Mr. Holbeche, either by choice or necessity, rounded up the stragglers. Ben Lawers (3,984 feet) was the main climbing objective but several expeditions thereto were frustrated by 64

stormy conditions. At last Pfluger, in desperation and alone, nearly reached the summit in a howling gale and blizzard. On the following day, a small party reached the top in perfect weather at last, returning just in time for the final Camp Fire.

In spite of, or perhaps because of, the number of accidents and cases of illness that afflicted us, morale remained high—especially were we encouraged by the Holbechean philosophy that "Life is hard, life is grim". As for the weather, even our one pure-bred Scot, was not prepared to defend it.

M.J. M.

CRICKET, 1958 RETROSPECT Seldom could a season have been entered upon with such high expectations, only to be frustrated by terrible weather. For the third year the 1st XI was captained by D. Kirby, with all his experience and reputation behind him, and six old Colours of last year's successful team were in support. A formidable array for any school to face up to, and it was interesting to note that the four remaining places in the 1st XI were filled by 4 promising youngsters from last season's successful Colts team. Mr. R. Aspinall had joined us as cricket coach, and Mr. Lister had succeeded Mr. Wallbank as groundsman; in fact everything seemed set fair, everything, that is, except the barometer.

The season began as it ended, with matches cancelled and abandoned, and the weather and the wet wickets seemed to be the dominating factor throughout the season. This was no year for century makers and high speed scoring; the more surprising was it, therefore, that on two occasions only throughout the season was the School side wholly dismissed.

From the outset, under Kirby's leadership, a gloriously aggressive attitude was adopted by the team in the field, and a psychological advantage was quickly gained. Each player knew his business and what was expected of him; an air of efficiency pervaded the scene; the fielding of the side was of a high order; and opposing batsmen found little opportunity to relax. Giggleswick, Durham, Worksop and, to a large extent, Denstone, all went through the same mill, and if there was any doubt about the curtailment of play through bad weather, then there was no doubt that the maximum number of overs were bowled in the minimum space of time.

Highlights of the season were—Bygate's fine all-round display against Durham; four fine catches taken by the School in the Durham innings; Kirby's complete command throughout the Worksop match; two glorious summer days for the revived Denstone match; Kirby's patient not out century against the Yorkshire Gentlemen; Kirby's 65

mastery again at Ampleforth; the opening partnership against Bootham; and the whole side's brilliant display of fielding against the Old Boys.

Other notable features were—the assistance given on the gangmower towards the maintenance of the grounds by D. I. Stones, P. B. Burbidge and D. A. Lindsay; the sense of security provided for players on the Wightman Field by the presence of the pavilion attached to the rear of the Boat-house; and the innovation of awarding the Fielding Cup on the result of election by all the members of the team.

This latter measure became one of expediency as a result of the keen competition and the difficult decision which presented itself.

As the season progressed, the 2nd XI received a particularly raw deal in the way of cancelled matches, but won all the 3 matches that they succeeded in playing. The Senior Colts only lost one match, when their batting failed against the Manchester Boys' XI, and above all demonstrated a very great improvement over the previous year.

House matches were played without very much distinction, and in spite of many interruptions from the weather the "Burton Cup" competition was completed with success for The Grove.

Finally, Kirby once again represented the School at Lord's, and brought high honour to himself and to us all by captaining the Public Schools v. The Combined Services. Perhaps this has been a Kirby era, but let it not be thought that our successes have been attributable to one man. Many others have played their part admirably. Next year will be a testing time, and we face the future with confidence.

1st XI CHARACTERS *tD. KIRBY (Captain). 1954-55-56-57-58. There is little more to add after all that has been said in the years past. He has grown in maturity and stature far beyond the bounds of the average schoolboy. For all his experience he never ceased to enjoy his School cricket and give encouragement to others. * ta B. IavD1 (Vice-Captain). 1955-56-57-58. Essentially a player off the front foot, whether cutting, driving or pulling, and he was never very much at home with the prevailing soft wickets. Again, his bowling, to be really effective, needed some pace off the pitch. A good close-in fielder. * M. McCALLum. 1956-57-58. As opening bat and wicket-keeper he shouldered a lot of responsibility. He was a model of patience with the bat, often having to surmount conditions far from his liking. His batting technique still remains far below perfection, but the on-drive is undoubtedly his best shot. As a wicket-keeper, he should perhaps, place more emphasis on assisting the bowler and cramping the opposing batsman's style, rather than consider himself as just a stopper. *tJ. A. BYGATE. 1957-58. Left-hand opening batsman and left-arm slow bowler. An encouraging season, showing improvement with both bat and ball. From time to time he still causes onlookers to gasp, almost audibly, as he spars at the ball near his off-stump; nevertheless his batting is developing well. Besides still being rather slow in the field, as Captain of Athletics he can claim the doubtful distinction of being run-out more times than it seems fit to enumerate!

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*tE. M. H. RANSON. 1958. A natural ball game player, who frequently discards "theory" and gets away with it. He has scored a surprising number of runs, very consistently. Not many opportunities as yet have presented themselves for his bowling, but he can spin the ball considerably and this should develop. A splendid gully fielder, who was well in the running for the Fielding Cup.

f P. B.

1956-57-58. Medium fast, right-arm opening bowler.

BURBIDGE. Has received no encouragement this year from the slow wickets, nevertheless he has bowled with a considerable amount of "devil", and worked hard. A very safe fielder whether standing on the boundary or sitting practically on the splice. His batting always offered hopes of the big hits, but was not without its disappointments.

tM. W. WOODRUFF. 1958. Medium paced, right arm opening bowler. In spite of an unavoidable absence about mid-season with resultant disruption of practice, his 13 wickets enable him to lead the bowling averages.

Lack of stature is his chief handicap, but he is learning to attack the wicket with some consistency. Fielding promises to be first class, but through lack of opportunity he is still a bundle of nerves with the bat. fJ. W. S. GALE. 1958. A useful left-handed bat in the making, who looked as if he was developing into the right type of man for a crisis. Fielding suffered from an attack of nerves, which should only be temporary.

1956-57-58. His batting has remained a disappointG. MACPHERSON. ment and his bowling had few opportunities to develop. His main contribution to the side over a period of years has been his fielding at coverpoint, which has never been better than this year, for which he was awarded the Fielding Cup. tD. ROBINSON. 1957-58. He has seldom mastered the courage to hit the ball when at the wicket, but has preferred to develop a grim defence. His fielding remained first class but just lacked the sparkle and brilliance to retain the Fielding Cup. f C. W. Gomm. 1958. Left-hand bat and right-arm, medium paced bowler.

Very much a general utility man held in reserve, who will get far greater opportunities to prove his worth another year. He obviously enjoys the game and shows plenty of enthusiasm. * Cap.

2nd XI *T. D. J. Layfield (Capt.). *A. Dale. *M. W. Rudd. *L. H. K. Mackay. *P. L. Bellwood. *P. J. Dronfield. *R. H. Thorp.

C. J. Hemsley.

G. R. Cormack.

J. R. L. Dunn.

R. L. Jobling.

t Colours.

Colts XI (Under 16) *D. L. Brown (Capt.). *G. W. A. R. Alderson. *J. A. Shouksmith. *M. McCallum. *I. A. Naisby. *C. Hermiston. *P. H. Moat.

A. N. H. Horsley.

R. Priestley.

E. D. W. Fulbrook.

S. R. Hutchinson. * Colours.

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Junior Colts XI (Under 15) M. M. Grainger (Capt.).

J. M. Atkinson.

J. D. M. Hackney.

S. R. Hutchinson.

M. C. M. Jesper.

J. M. D. Kirk.

J. C. Lacy.

J. D. Lightfoot.

D. M. Patchett.

M. E. Robson.

R. A. Wood.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI Date

Ground

10th May

Clifton C.C.

...

Home

Result Drawn

14th May 24th May

York C.C. Giggleswick School

Home Home

Cancelled Won

28th May

Durham School ...

Away

Won

Worksop College Leeds G.S. Christ's College, Cambridge }Denstone College

Away Away Home Home

Won Cancelled Cancelled Drawn

Home

Lost

21st June 28th June

Bradford G.S. Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C.

Home Home

Cancelled Drawn

2nd July 12th July 19th July 23rd July 25th July 26th July

Ampleforth College ...

Craven Gentlemen C.C. Bootham School T. H. Hobson's XI }Old Peterites

Away Home Away Away Home

Drawn Abandoned Won Cancelled Abandoned

4th June 7th June 11th June 13th June 14th June

Opponents

18th June

School

Opponents

161 for 5 (dec.)

14 for 2

172 for 9 (dec.)

224 for 5 (dec.)

83 for 4

38

105 167 for 8 (dec.)

219 for 7 (dec.)

60 74 for 5

175 for 8 (dec.)

81 for 4 54 for 0 163 for 1 174

38 82

223 for 8 117 for 7 168 160 130

Played 11, Won 4, Lost 1, Draw n 4, Abandoned 2.

"A" XI Date

Opponents

31st May

Regt. Depot K.O.Y.L.1.

Date

Opponents

Ground

... Home

Result

School

Drawn

159 for 7 (dec.)

Result

School

Opponents 103 for 7

2nd XI 24th May 28th May 4th June 7th June 21st June 2nd July 19th July

Ground

Giggleswick School Durham School ...

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

••• Away •• • Home •• • Away •• • Home •• . Away ... Away •• . Home

Cancelled Won Won Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Won

Opponents

185 146

43 101

152

99

Under 16 Colts XI Date

Ground

Opponents

Result

10th May 28th May

Ashville College Durham School ...

Away Home

Cancelled Won

31st May

Manchester Boys XI

Home

Lost

4th June

Worksop College

Home

14th June 21st June 2nd July 19th July

Giggleswick School Bradford G.S. Ampleforth College ...

Minster Choir School O.B.'s

Away Away Away Home

School 126 for 9 (dec.)

50

Opponents 119 86 for 9 (dec.)

Abandoned 161 for 9 (dec.)

48 for 2

47

132 for 4 105 for 5

128 104

Won Cancelled Won Won

Under 15 Colts XI Date

Ground

Opponents

Result

28th May 4th June

Bootham School Worksop College

••• •••

Away Home

Won Abandoned

7th June 21st June 28th June

Leeds G S. ...

Bootham School Pocklington School

••• ••• •••

Home Home Away

Cancelled Cancelled Lost

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School 77 for 6 167 for 4 (dec.)

45

Opponents 76

46 for 2

Senior House Matches 1st Round Semi-finals Final

Rise 77 for 6, beat Queen's 63.

Temple 87 for 8, beat School House 86 Grove 68 for 7, beat Temple 18.

Manor 208, beat Rise 195.

Grove 60 for 2, beat Manor 59.

Junior House Matches 1st Round Semi-finals Final

Manor 172, beat School House 89.

Rise 94 for 4, beat Temple 7.

Queen's 46 for 0, beat Rise 40.

Manor 113 for 5, beat Grove 46.

Queen's 100 for 1, beat Manor 82.

1st XI AVERAGES Batting No. of Innings 11

D. Kirby E. M. H. Ranson A. McCallum ...

J. A. Bygate D. B. Irvin ...

J. W. S. Gale P. B. Burbidge M. Woodruff D. G. Macpherson C. W. Gough ...

D. Robinson

9 12 12 9 8 8 3 4 6 6

Times Not out

Runs

Highest Score

Average

415 249 316 272 173 91 77 18 21 32 14

100* 89* 82* 75 77* 38 27 18 14 19 7*

69.17 35.57 31.60 24.73 21.62 15.15 9.62 9.00 7.00 6.33 4.67

Maidens

Runs

Wickets

Average

3 16 78 51 3 31 1 7 12 1

8 105 284 208 49 183 66 50 82 1

1 13 29 17 4 14 4 3 4 0

5 2 2 1 2 0 1 1 1 3 • Denotes "not out"

Also batted:—M. W. Rudd.

Bowling Overs 6 59 169 118 21 100 17 25 37 2

D. Robinson ...

M. Woodruff ...

D. Kirby ...

J. A. Bygate E. M. H. Ranson P. B. Burbidge D. G. Macpherson C. W. Gough ... ...

D. B. Irvin J. W. S. Gale

8.00 8.08 9.79 12.24 12.25 13.07 16.50 16.67 20.50 00

ST. PETER'S v. CLIFTON C.C. Played at home on 10th May, 1958 Result : Match abandoned. Rain ST. PETER'S

CLIFTON C.C.

24 A. McCallum, lbw., b. Harrison ... 13 ...

J. Bygate, run out ... 83 ...

D. Kirby, not out ... 16 D. B. Irvin, c. and b. Harrison P. Burbidge, c. and b. Musgrave ... ... 14 E. M. H. Ranson, c. and b. Harrison D. Robinson, not out ...

D. Macpherson )r Did not bat J. Gale A. Dale M. Woodruff Extras ... 6

J. Hartley, c. Irvin, b. Woodruff F. Mowbray, not out ...

R. Crowther, b. Burbidge II. Harrison -1 P. Garside N. Kay J. C. Brown Did not bat P. H. Moat A. Pearce D. Hurst C. Musgrave Extras ... 0 TOTAL for 2 wkts. ... 14

TOTAL for 5 wkts. (dec.) ...16I

Fall of wickets:

Fall of wickets : 1 2 3 4 5 ———— — 18 67 102 106 157

1 2 9 14

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Bowling Analysis;

D. Hurst ...

J. C. Brown H. Harrison C. Musgrave

CLIFTON C.C. M. 0.

1 10 2 14 4 19 0 5

R. W. 0 35 0 26 3 42 1 27

P. Burbidge M. Woodruff

ST. PETER'S M. R. W. 0.

1 11 0 2 ...

1 3 0 1 ...

ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on 24th May, 1958 Result Won by 136 runs :

ST. PETER'S • • • 21 ... ...

A. McCallum, b. Grant • • • 22 ... ...

J. Bygate, b. Mould ...

• • • 21 ...

Kirby, c.

Wood, b.

Haynes D. • • • 32 E. M. H. Ranson, c. Oddie, b. Mould • • • 14 ... ...

D. Macpherson, b. Mould • • • 19 ... ...

C. W. Gough, b. Grant • • • 20 ...

P. Burbidge, b. Grant 7 ...

D. Robinson, not out ...

0 ...

M. Woodruff, b. Grant 9 ... .•• J. Gale, b. Haynes C. J. Hemsley, Did not bat Extras ... 7

GIGGLESWICK W. M. J. Mordy, b. Woodruff ...

P. S. Carr, run out D. C. Searle, lbw., b. Kirby ...

W. H. Oddie, lbw., b. Gough D. C. S. Grant, b. Kirby......... 1 ... 2A.MWod,bruf.

0 R. W. Westhead, b. Woodruff 2 J. D. Lassman, c. Macpherson, b. W .cx. .sdruff 4 R. W. Bullock, not out ... 1 J. A. Haynes, st. McCallum, b. Kirby ... 4 H. R. Mould, b. Woodruff ...

Extras ... 0

Total for 9 wkts. (dec.) ...172

TOTAL ... 36

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

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

42 46 78 110 113 146 153 153 172

6 10 22 22 25 25 27 29 31 Bowling Analysis:

GIGGLESWICK M. 0.

2 ... 15 J. A. Haynes 5 ... 19 D. C. S. Grant 2 R. W. Bullock ... 9 4 ... 11 H. R. Mould

R. W. 2 55 4 46 28 0 3 33

P. Burbidge M. Woodruff C. W. Gough D. Kirby ...

ST. PETER'S M. 0.

2 7 3 11 1 2 2 8

R. W. 0 9 5 17 1 2 3 8

St. Peter's won the toss and Kirby elected to bat on a moist, but not drying, wicket. McCallum and Bygate opened and put on 42 before Bygate was bowled playing across the line of a straight ball.

Lunch was taken with the score at 46 for 1. McCallum was bowled by the first ball after lunch, so that only 4 runs had been put on for the second wicket. Kirby was caught slightly mis-timing a high off-drive with the score at 78. Ranson followed and attained the highest score of the day, 32, before he was caught behind the wicket with the score at 110. Consistent double figure scoring ensued until the eighth man had come in. Burbidge had a lively innings of 20 which included 4 fours, and Gough in like vein hit a straight six and a four before he was bowled for 19. The innings closed after 3 hours 5 minutes at 172 for 9.

In Giggleswick's innings no batsman had the distinction of attaining double figures. Spectators were able, on the other hand, to witness some amazingly precise fielding—a standard which was never quite recovered in subsequent matches—and a collapse—the last seven wickets were taken for only 14 runs. Woodruff took only one wicket 70

before tea, but later bowled well and finished with 5 wickets for 17 runs. Kirby took 3 wickets for only 3 runs, and Gough 1 for 2.

The innings lasted only 1 hour 32 minutes and the School had won by a handsome margin.

ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played away on 28th May, 1958 Result : Won by 186 runs ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, b. Hopps J. Bygate, run out ...

D. Kirby, c. Milner, b. Hopps D. B. Irvin, not out ...

E. M. H. Ranson, b. Porteous P. Burbidge, b. Gregg D. Macpherson C. W. Gough J. Gale Did not bat DI Robinson M. Woodruff Extras

DURHAM M. Heppel, c. Macpherson, b. Bygate ... 12 R. H. Burgess, c. Ranson, b. Woodruff M. R. Neesham, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby ... 12 J. W. Driver, lbw., b. Woodruff ...

B. D. Collin, c. Ranson, b. Bygate I. D. Gregg, b. Bygate J. C. G. Milner, c. McCallum, b. Kirby M. G. Porteous, b. Kirby ...

R. H. Hopps, b. Bygate P. Robertson, not out D. D. Middlemiss, hit wkt., b. Kirby Extras

... 17 ... 75 ... 77 ... 22 ... 17

... 11

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

TOTAL

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 ————— 45 55 138 201 224

...

38

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 19 20 27 29 33 35 38 38 Bowling Analysis:

DURHAM 0.

M.

J. W. Driver I. D. Gregg it H. Hopps M. G. Porteous ...

D. D. Middlemiss ...

13 23 14 7 4

0 5 1 0 0

R.

W.

58 57 59 32 7

0 1 2 1 0

P. Burbidge M. Woodruff J. Bygate D. Kirby D. B. Irvin

ST. PETER'S 0.

M. 5 7 16 15.5 2

0 3 9 14 0

R.

W.

14

0

5 II 2 3

2 4 4 0

This match started in warm sunshine but it rained over tea and even hailed at one stage. St. Peter's lost the toss and were put in to bat on a drying wicket. The first wicket fell at 45 when McCallum was bowled for 17 by Hopps. By lunch there were two wickets down, Kirby having been caught on a mis-timed high on-drive for 5 runs.

The next wicket did not fall until 138 when Bygate was run out at 75—having well deserved his runs. His total included 7 fours, and Irvin's total of 77 not out—another third of the total—included 8 fours and a six to mid-wicket. Burbidge, in speedy vein, scored 16 in fours out of a total of 17. The innings closed at 224 for 5 after 3 hours 15 minutes.

Having been held up by rain, it became a race to get the Durham batsmen out before 7-15, in 1 hour 48 minutes. With the aid of two fine catches, one by Ranson and one by Macpherson, and with some consistent bowling by Kirby, success was achieved on the fifth ball of the last over. Kirby's analysis contained 14 maidens out of 15.5 overs and 4 wickets for 2 runs. Although only 38 runs were scored altogether, the cricket was of the tensest variety, before the School were victors by 186 runs.

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ST. PETER'S v. REGIMENTAL DEPOT, K.O.Y.L.I. Played at St. Peter's on 31st May, 1958 Result : Drawn ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, lbw., b. Braithwaite ... ... 0 A. Dale, run out D. Macpherson, lbw., b... Braithwaite — ...

35 3 J. Gale, b. Phillips ...

0 J. Bygate, b. Rix ... ... 24 E. M. H Ranson, c. Phillips, b. Richmond ... 43 C. J. Hemsley, run out ... 23 D. Robinson, not out ... ... 6 C. W. Gough, c. and b. Richmond ... ... 2 M. Woodruff, not out ...

L. H. K. Mackay, Did not bat Extras ... 21

K.O.Y.L.I. Capt. Ford, b. Gough ...

Maj. Sleator, b. Bygate ... ...

Pte. Harrison, c. Dale, b. Mackay ...

Cpl. Phillips, c. Ranson, b. Bygate ...

Pte. Rix, not out ••"•• ••• Capt. Davidson, lbw., b.

Ranson ...

Maj. Richmond, b. Bygate ... ...

Lt.-Col. Austin, b. Woodruff ... ...

Capt. Butterell, not out ... ...

Pte. Braithwaite } Did not bat A. N. Other

Fall of wickets: I 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 7 8 67 74 134 145 150 K.O.Y.L.I. 0.

M. 11 4 9 1 13 3 5 0 2 0 2 0

... 10 ... 1 ... 1

TOTAL for 7 wkts. _103

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

I1 41 53 68 73 94 95 Bowling Analysis: R. 27 27 31 44 10 24

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

... 17

Extras

TOTAL for 8 wkts. (dec.) ...159

Phillips ...

Braithwaite Rix Austin ...

Richmond ...

Davidson

... 39 ... 15

W. I 2 1 0 2 0

Woodruff ...

Gough ...

Mackay ...

Bygate Ranson

ST. PETER'S 0.

M. 10 2 4 1 6 1 5 4 4 0

R. 19 6 17 35 13

W. 1 1 1 2 2

ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at Worksop on 4th June, 1958 Result : Won by 6 wickets WORKSOP D. B. Moody, b. Bygate ... 18 G. W. Walter, c. Ranson, b. Kirby ... ... 17 P. R. Swinney, b. Kirby ...

1 J. M. Farrow, c. Ranson, b. Burbidge ... 27 W. G. D. Sykes, c. McCallum, b. Bygate 0 T. M. Turner, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby T. B. Little, lbw., b. Burbidge D. H. Morrison, b. Kirby ... ... 2 T. Tayanganon, lbw., b. Burbidge 0 R. E. Bosworth, not out ... ... 0 P. G. Thompson, c. Gough, b. Burbidge ... 7 Extras ... 3

ST. PETER'S D. B. Irvin, b. Little ...

15 J. Bygate, c. Swinney, b. Thompson ... 7 D. Kirby, not out ...

30 J. Gale, c. Thompson, b. Sykes ...

9 A. McCallum, c. Bosworth, b. Moody 2 E. M. H. Ranson, not out ...

16 P. Burbidge D. Macpherson C. W. Gough Did not bat D. Robinson M. Woodruff Extras ... 4

TOTAL ... 82

TOTAL for 4 wkts. ... 83

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

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4

24 29 38 38 47 72 73 73 75

21 24 44 52

Bowling Analysis: P. Burbidge M. Woodruff C. W. Gough J. Bygate D. Kirby ...

ST. PETER'S 0.

M. 13 6 4 0 2 0 19 9 26 15

R. W. 16 4 13 0 4 0 23 2 23 4

P. G. Thompson T. Tayanganon T. B. Little W. G. D. Sykes D. B. Moody

WORKSOP 0.

M. 4 0 4 1 4 1 16 3 13 7

R. W. 11 1 5 0 7 34 16

The outfield at Worksop was very slow and the pitch was drying under the unusual sun.

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St. Peter's won the toss and put Worksop in to bat : by so doing they risked having the worse of the wicket, but hoped to prevent a draw—a gamble which paid off handsomely. The opening bowlers made little impression in the first 12 overs, but in Bygate's first over he bowled D. B. Moody with the score at 24. Wickets then fell fairly regularly, 2 to Bygate and 4 to Kirby. Burbidge, brought back at a later stage, bowled well and took 4 wickets for 16, six of which had been conceded in the first spell. Worksop were all out, after 2 hours 26 minutes, for 82 runs, leaving St. Peter's ample time.

Irvin opened with Bygate, as McCallum was feeling a little tired, and they took the score to 21 before Bygate was out for 7, caught off Thompson from the ball after two consecutive no-balls. Fifty was reached in 65 minutes and the winning stroke was made by Kirby some 50 minutes later. Kirby seemed to be the only batsman who really settled down, though credit must be given to Ranson for a very competent innings.

St. Peter's thus won by 6 wickets with time for a swim in the baths afterwards and to see the 2nd XI win. The match, however, was not one of enthralling interest.

ST. PETER'S v. DENSTONE Played at home on 13th and 14th June, 1958 Result : Drawn ST. PETER'S (1st Inn's) 9 A. McCallum, lbw., b. Standerwick J. Bygate, lbw, b. Standerwick ... 33 D. Kirby, c. and b. Standerwick ... 14 D. B. Irvin, c. Whysall, b. Standerwick 17 J. Gale, c. Melrose, b. Standerwick 18 M. H. Ranson, c.

Hoddell, b.

Wood E. 1 D. G. Macpherson, b. Wood ... ... 4 P. Burbidge, lbw., b. Standerwick 0 C. W. Gough, c. Illingworth, b. Wood 0 M. Woodruff, not out ... 0 D. Robinson, c. Foster, b. Standerwick Extras ... 8 TOTAL

DENSTONE (1st Inn's) H. C. Illingworth, st. McCallum, b. Kirby J. L. Foster, c. McCallum, b. Woodruff T. H. Peake, c. McCallum, b. Woodruff ...

R. H. O. Lees, b. Kirby T. M. Melrose, c. Irvin, b. Bygate P. J. Hoddell, c. Burbidge, b. Bygate J. R. Whysall, c. Ranson, b. Kirby ... . E. Sweet, not out J. A. Norris, lbw., b. Kirby ... ... 12 ...

J. C. Standerwick, b. Woodruff ... 10 I. M. Wood, c. Robinson, b. Kirby ...

Extras

--...105

TOTAL

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

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

15 16 62 73 100 100 105 105 105

2 10 18 19 19 24 26 30 45

... 60

Bowling Analysis: DENSTONE M. 0.

7 25 J. C. Standerwick 8 17 I. M. Wood 2 5 ...

T. M. Melrose 2 3 ...

R. H. O. Lees

R. W. 7 47 3 23 0 6 0 1

P. Burbidge M. Woodruff J. Bygate ...

D. Kirby ...

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ST. PETER'S M. 0.

2 6 4 11 7 10 6 14

R. W. 0 8 3 15 2 12 5 18

ST. PETER'S (2nd Inn's) A. McCallum, b. Standerwick...

J. Bygate, c. Hoddell, b. Standerwick D. Kirby, c. Sweet, b. Wood ...

D. B. Irvin, c. Wood, b. Standerwick J. Gale, c. Hoddell, b. Illingworth E. M. H. Ranson, Did not bat D. G. Macpherson, not out ...

P. Burbidge, run out ...

C. W. Gough, c. Sweet, b. Standerwick M. Woodruff, Did not bat D. Robinson, c. Hoddell, b. Standerwick Extras

DENSTONE (2nd Inn's) H. C. Illingworth, lbw., b. Woodruff... ... 18 J. L. Foster, run out ... 36 T. H. Peake, c. Ranson, b. Robinson R. H. O. Lees, not out ... 38 T. M. Melrose, b. Burbidge ...

P. J. Hoddell, b. Burbidge J. E. Sweet, not out 2 1 J. R. Whysall J. A. Norris Did not bat J. C. Standerwick 0 I. M. Wood Extras ... 15 ... 71 ... 12 ... 25

Tow. for 8 wkts. (dec.) ...167 1

2

3

Fall of wickets: 4 5 6 7

8

24 53 149 151 151 158 160 166 DENSTONE 0.

M. 31 7 25 6 1 6 3

J. C. Standerwick I. M. Wood ...

J. A. Norris H. C. Illingworth ...

TOTAL

R. 82 55 9 16

1

2

3

4

for 5 wkts. ... 74

Fall of wickets: 5

62 65 67 88 70 Bowling Analysis: ST. W. 4 P. Burbidge 1 M. Woodruff ...

0 J. Bygate 2 D. Kirby ...

C. W. Gough ...

D. B. Irvin E. M. H. Ranson ...

D. G. Macpherson J. Gale ...

D. Robinson ...

PETER'S 0.

M. 14 8 8 3 7 9 18 17 4 2 5 5 5 1 3 1 2 1 6 3

R. 13 11 6 1 2 0 12 5 1 8

W. 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

This match, the first two-day School match since the war, ground slowly to a halt, to give Denstone their sixth successive draw. It was played in good weather on the 13th and 14th of June, following rain on the previous two days. St. Peter's, having won the toss, went in to bat on a wicket that was beginning to dry. The first wicket fell after 25 minutes with 15 on the board. McCallum followed Bygate 10 minutes later with only 1 more run scored. Kirby, however, saved the situation somewhat by scoring 33 before he was caught and bowled by Standerwick (who took 7 for 47). One hundred runs were on the board for 5 wickets, but only 5 runs were added for the last 5 wickets. The innings had lasted 2 hours 45 minutes.

Denstone came in at 3-0 p.m. to start their innings, and only 10 minutes and 2 runs later J. L. Foster was caught behind the wicket

by McCallum. T. H. Peake, Denstone's captain, had a similar fate with the score at 10. They were 8 wickets down for 30 and it looked as though Denstone would be all out for the lowest opposing score of the season. Credit must therefore be given to Sweet, Wood, and Standerwick for taking the score to 60 before the innings ended.

M. W. Woodruff took 3 wickets for 15 runs and D. Kirby, bowling well, as we have come to expect, took 5 for 18.

St. Peter's second innings started, therefore, on the Friday evening, Denstone's innings having taken only 1 hour 55 minutes. Two wickets fell before the close; Bygate was caught behind the wicket, and Kirby was caught at deep mid-off, and the score stood at 62 for 2. The next day McCallum took his score to 71 before he was bowled by Standerwick, and Gale took his to 38, when he was caught behind the wicket. After McCallum was out at 151 for 4, wickets 74

began to fall as quick scoring was attempted. A declaration was made at 167 for 8, leaving Denstone 212 to get in 2 hours 55 minutes—a task they never attempted. The 50 came in 100 minutes and after the first wicket had fallen at 62, only 12 runs were added in the last 40 minutes. A few wickets fell (5 in all) which was the only activity to alleviate the dismal prospect, and a sense of exasperation was expressed by the fact that all 10 fielders bowled. The declaration was probably too late, but the wicket had rolled out easy.

ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on 18th June, 1958 Result : Lost by 2 wickets ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, lbw., b. Cumberlege ...

J. A. Bygate, run out ... ...

D. Kirby, b. Hutt D. B. Irvin, b. Cumming E. M. H. Ranson, b. Cumberlege ... ...

P. B. Burbidge, run out M. W. Rudd, st. Powell, b. Cumberlege J. W. S. Gale, not out C. W. Gough, not out ...

D. Robinson I Did not bat D. G. Macpherson Extras TOTAL for 7 wkts. (dec.)

... 64 ... 17 ... 49 ... 27 ... 15 ... 27 0 ... 15

M.C.C. ... 48 J. F. Bone, st. McCallum, b. Bygate C. J. P. Barnwell, c. McCallum, b. Gough ... 4 ... 12 G. Powell, c. and b. Kirby ...

J. N. Harper, b. Kirby ... 20 B. W. Snook, b. Macpherson ...

0 R. B. Proud, b. Macpherson ...

A. B. Sellers, c. McCallum, b. Macpherson ... 15 ... 8 J. G. Cumming, c. McCallum, b. Kirby G. M. Shuttleworth, not out J. R. P. Cumberlege, not out Maj. R. J. Hutt, Did not bat Extras ... 15 TOTAL for 8 wkts.

...219

...223

Fall of wickets: I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Fall of wickets: I 2 3 4 5 6 7

12 38 110 160 162 196 198 210

47 140 140 187 195 219 219

Bowling Analysis: M.C.C. M. 0.

5 J. R. P. Cumberlege 21 4 11 J. G. Cumming 4 Maj. R. J. Hutt ... 17 0 2 ...

J. F. Bone

ST. PETER'S M. 0.

2 11 P. B. Burbidge 2 ... 7 C. W. Gough 3 ... 21 D. Kirby ...

1 ... 10 J. A. Bygate 0 9 D. G. Macpherson

R. W. 3 81 25 I 1 54 11 0

R. 32 21 72 52 32

w.

0 3 1 3

ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on 28th June, 1958 Result : Drawn YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN ST. PETER'S 24 7J. F. Bone, b. Kirby ...

A. McCallum, c. Cumming, b. Lupton 0 ...

Simpson, b. Gough J. A. Bygate, c. Bone, b. Pocock ...

44 J. G. Cumming, lbw., b. Bygate ...100 D. Kirby, not out ...

25 D. W. Gillespie, lbw., b.

Ranson 6 D. B. Irvin, c. and b. Magson 8 T. H. Smeath, st. McCallum, b. Ranson ... 41 E. M. H. Ranson, b. Lupton ...

1 Pocock, c. Kirby, b. Bygate 9 . W. S. Gale, b. Lupton 2 R. G. M. Quarne, b. Bygate 2 . B. Burbidge, c. Quarrie, b. Gillespie 4 C. Lupton, not out ...

4 C. W. Gough, c. Smeath, b. Lupton 4 N. J. Magson, not out 0 M. W. Rudd, c. and b. Lupton 0 Backhouse D. Robinson, not out ... } Did not bat Elmhirst D. G. Macpherson, Did not bat Extras ... 5 Extras

P

TOTAL for 7 wkts. ...117

TOTAL for 8 wkts. (dec.) ...175

Fall of wickets: I 2 3 4 5 6 7 — — — — — — — 6 45 91 105 109 110 111

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 38 47 138 161 164 166 170

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Bowling

Analysis: ST. PETER'S M. 0.

6 1 5 1 0 3 7 1 14 6 1 9

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN 0.

M. R. W .

14 Pocock 5 8 2 27 0 J. G. Cumming 44 5 C. Lupton ...

3 18 4 1 7 0 D. W. Gillespie N. J. Magson 12 2 45 Elmhirst 3 0 13 0 T. H. Smeath 8.3 0 19 1

P. B. Burbidge ...

C. W. Gough D. G. Macpherson ...

D. Kirby ...

J. A. Bygate E. M. H. Ranson ...

R. 8 7 18 42 16 21

W. 0 1 0

I

3 2

ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at Ampleforth on 2nd July, 1958 Result : Drawn AMPLEFORTH A. King, b. Bygate A. Brennan, c. McCallum, b. Burbidge J. J. Brennan, c. Burbidge, b. Kirby P. Chambers, lbw., b. Kirby ...

A. Spading, b. Kirby C. Hales, b. Kirby ..

A. R. Iveson, c. Irvin, b. Kirby ...

G. Jackson, b. Burbidge A. E. Butcher, lbw., b. Macpherson ...

H. Lorimer, c. McCallum, b. Kirby ...

J. Wetherall, not out Extras TOTAL

1

2

3

Fall of wickets: 4 5 6 7 8

ST. PETER'S 0.

M. ... 12 2 ...

4 1 31 13 J. A. Bygate ... 23 6 E. M. H. Ranson ...

4 1 D. G. Macpherson 2 0

...

II 1 1

5 ... 33 ... 14 ... 40 ...

8

ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, c. Brennan (J.), b. Sparling ... 0 J. A. Bygate, run out ... ... 13 D. Kirby, not out ... 40 D. B. Irvin, lbw., b. Lorimer ...

E. M. H. Ranson, c. Butcher, b. Lorimer J. W. S. Gale, not out P. B. Burbidge C. W. Gough M. W. Rudd Did not bat D. Robinson D. G. Macpherson Extras ... 15 TOTAL for 4 wkts.

...168

... 81

Fall of wickets: 1

9

13 26 42 46 62 62 67 110 134

P. B. Burbidge C. W. Gough

... 33 ... 8

R. 39 3 55 46 6 11

2

3

4

0 32 44 53 Bowling Analysis: AMPLEFORTH 0.

M. 2 2 A. Spading 8 4 H. Lorimer 12 0 2 J. J. Brennan 7 6 6 4 J. Wetherall I 4 0 A. R. Iveson 0 1

w.

R. 18 26 9 4 9

W. 1 2 0 0 0

This match might be described as having escaped with a "ducking". It was due to be played at home, but, as the ground was unfit, a change of plan took it to Ampleforth, where conditions were, to say the least, damp.

Ampleforth won the toss and went in to bat. A wicket fell in 10 minutes with the score at 13. This score was doubled for the next wicket, but after the third had fallen at 42, wickets began to fall quickly and the score was 67 for 7 at one stage. However, Jackson and Butcher put on 43 more, and then Lorimer came in and hit out.

Everything then seemed to go wrong with the fielding and bowling and the score soared to 168 before Lorimer was caught behind the wicket for 40. Bowling honours go mainly to Kirby who took 6 wickets for 55 runs. Ampleforth had made every effort to force a draw as they took 3 hours 25 minutes over their innings, leaving St. Peter's only 2 hours in which to get the runs.

It was not a batsman's wicket and 4 wickets were lost for only 55 runs before the chase was abandoned. Kirby finished with 40 not out and the total score in 120 minutes' batting was 81 with 4 wickets down.

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The match -befitted the day, which was grey and miserable, but some brighter cricket could have been achieved by an earlier declaration.

ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on 12th July Result : Abandoned because of rain ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, not out ...

J. A. Bygate, not out ...

TOTAL

71 1 Extras ... 6

for 0 wkt.

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Bowling Analysis: CRAVEN GENTLEMEN 0.

M. R. W. Fielding ...

6 2 11 0 Booth ...

7 2 17 0 W. H. Sellers 4 0 19 0 Poppleton 1 0 1 0

ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM Played away on 19th July, 1958 Result : Won by 9 wickets BOOTHAM P. S. Longbottom, b. Burbidge J. Holdroyd, c. Kirby, b. Irvin ... ... 21 J. D. Whittle, c. McCallum, b. Irvin ... 32 S. J. H. Maud, b. Irvin D. Court, c. McCallum, b. Bygate ... 13 W. Westcott-Pitt, b. Burbidge ... 30 J. G. Crompton, c. Gough, b. Ranson ... 34 D. F. Jarratt, b. Burbidge 6 P. J. Judson, b. Ranson ... ... 5 R. K. Bagman, c. Woodruff, b. Burbidge ... 2 A. Pbilipson, not out ...

0 Extras ... 4 TOTAL

ST. PETER'S A. McCallum, not out ...

J. Bygate, run out ...

D. Kirby, not out ..

D. B. Irvin E. M. H. Ranson J. W. S. Gale P. B. Burbidge C. W. Gough Did not bat D. Robinson D. G. Macpherson M. Woodruff Extras

...160

TOTAL

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

for 1 wkt.

.. 82 ... 50 ... 26

...

5

...163

Fall of wickets: 1

10 51 58 77 85 136 152 155 159

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Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S 0.

M. P. B. Burbidge ... 13 5 M. Woodruff ... 6 1 C. W. Gough ...

1 0 D. Kirby ... ... 10 0 D. B. Irvin ... 15 2 J. A. Bygate ... 10 3 E. M. H. Ranson ... 3 0

R. 16 11 6 33 53 27 10

BOOTHAM 0.

M. 17 3 17 2 7 0 4 0 3 0

W. 4 0 0 0 3 1 2

D. F. Jarratt D. Court ...

R. K. Bagnall ...

J. D. Whittle ...

W. Westcott-Pitt

R. W. 45 0 55 0 27 0 16 0 15 0

This match is perhaps remarkable for the fact that it took place on a Saturday when there was no rain and following several days of fine weather. The pitch was not bone dry, but it resembled the hard wicket for which we had been waiting all season. The effect was noticeable on the scoring rate, both sides scoring at comfortably over a run per minute.

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Although Kirby lost the toss, his intentions were achieved, as Bootham put themselves in to bat. The first wicket came after 15 minutes with 10 on the board, when Burbidge laid the leg stump flat with a good ball. Another wicket did not come until 51, but a third fell five minutes before lunch, when Irvin bowled Maud for only 4.

Thereafter wickets fell fairly steadily, though this was neither due to brilliant bowling nor fielding. Ten catches were missed throughout the innings (though admittedly some were difficult), but Burbidge returned 4 for 16 and Irvin 3 for 53.

The School lost only one wicket in beating Bootham's total of 160.

Indeed we might have won by 10 wickets had not the inevitable happened : Bygate was run out. However, the runs came easily after tea and only 21 hours were taken over the 160 runs. McCallum hit a very creditable 82 not out, Bygate looked set for more than his 50, and Kirby hit up 26 in 36 minutes. McCallum's innings included 7 fours, the seventh being the winning stroke.

Thanks are due to the fine weather for some bright cricket.

ST. PETER'S v. THE OLD PETERITES Played on 25th and 26th July, 1958 Result : Match abandoned after 1st innings ST. PETER'S 1st. Inn's

OLD PETERITES 1st Inn's

A. McCallum, b. Crowe ... 28 J. A. Bygate, c. Stratton, b. Lockwood ...

D. Kirby, c. Lockwood, b. Crowe D. B. Irvin, c. Crowe, b. Thornton J. W. S. Gale, c. Crowe, b. Lockwood ... 89 ...

E. M. H. Ranson, not out D. G. Macpherson, run out .. ... 18 M. Woodruff, c. Stratton, b. Burton C. W. Gough, c. Stratton, b. Magson P. B. Burbidge, c. Bough, b. Burton ...

6 D. Robinson, run out ...

Extras ... 6

J. P. Pulleyn, c. McCallum, b. Kirby ... ... 14 R. G. Bough, c. Kirby, b. Woodruff ... ...

J. F. Middleton, b. Burbidge ... ... ......

C. D. King, b. Irvin ... 11 ...

K. Lockwood, hit wkt., b. Kirby ... 24 ...

D. Thornton, c. and b. Bygate...

K. M. Ratcliff run out.........19 R. A. Stratton, c. Woodruff, b. Bygate ... 11 ... ...

N. J. Magson, b. Bygate ... ...

P. Crowe, lbw., b. Kirby .• • ... ...

N. J. B. Burton, not out Extras ... 2 TOTAL

TOTAL ...I74

...130

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

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

24 42 45 68 75 114 116 125 126

12 26 33 42 68 80 113 124 129

Bowling Analysis: OLD PETERITES M. 0.

2 12 P. Crowe ...

0 6 D. Thornton 1 20.4 D. J. B. Burton 3 11 K. Lockwood 4 13 N. J. Magson

R. 24 26 54 24 36

W.

P. B. Burbidge M. Woodruff D. Kirby ...

D. B. Irvin J. A. Bygate

2 1 2 2 1

ST. PETER'S M. 0.

3 10 2 11 7 21 5 15 3 7

R. W. 17 1 1 30 30 3 26 1 3 15

A good morning's work by the O.P.s left the School struggling with only 81 runs to their credit by lunch time for the loss of 6 wickets.

No one bowler was able to take the credit for these successes, but, with all due credit to the Old Boys and their fielding, the School's batting had been unaccountably bad. Bygate had scratched about for his 28 runs, and had it not been for Ranson's invaluable innings, yet to develop, the School would have been in a parlous state.

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After the lunch interval both Ranson and Woodruff made their highest individual scores of the season. Ranson's innings, although perhaps not in the classic style, nevertheless was admirably suited to the occasion, since he could place little reliance on his partners remaining with him for long.

After a last wicket partnership of 45 runs, the School were fortunate to emerge with 174 runs to their credit. The Old Boys had toiled manfully, but had failed to drive home their advantage.

In reply, the Old Boys batted in determined fashion, and J. P. Pulleyn in particular was a bulwark of defence. Steady bowling by the School and brilliant fielding, however, made their task the more difficult. It was well known that the School were as good in the field as any School side of recent years, and on this occasion, almost as if to offset their miserable batting performance, they reached their peak and there was hardly a blemish to be seen.

Thus hemmed in on all sides, the Old Boys could find little escape, and the School, having gained the initiative, pressed home their advantage to the end. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and when K. M. Ratcliff was run out, due partly to a misunderstanding and partly to some brilliant fielding by Macpherson, the end was in sight.

The School's lead of 44 runs on the 1st innings could be attributed almost entirely to their splendid fielding, and had it not been for the interference of the weather, a gay development of the match could have been anticipated on the morrow.

So much rain, however, fell overnight and well into the Saturday afternoon that there was no other choice left but to abandon the match.

THE BOAT CLUB For the third year in succession it is pleasant to be able to report a season in which the standard of rowing of the School crews has been high, judged by successes in Regattas. In 1956 seven Regatta Cups were won, last year four and this year seven. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th IVs in turn won the Maiden event at Tyne, Leeds, and York Regattas. The 2nd IV also won the Junior event at Leeds and the School Fours at York, and the 1st IV had their efforts crowned by success when they beat the Tees A.R.C. IV at Durham Regatta, thus avenging a sad defeat by the same club by three feet in the final of the Junior-Senior Fours at York Regatta the previous week.

One of the memorable events of the term occurred at York Regatta when the Captain of Boats, D. A. Wilson, remarked that he had discovered how to finish a race. In other words he had discovered what cannot be learnt other than by experience, namely, how to turn defeat into victory by a tremendously hard sprint at the end of a race. This discovery alone was enough to justify the choice of 79

Wilson as stroke of the 1st IV, a choice which was sometimes in question, as his blade work was not always tidy. But for a fighting spirit in a race there could have been none better. He has also fulfilled his duties as Captain admirably without any trace of fuss and with a high degree of efficiency. Indeed, the orderliness of the oar and repair bay of our new boathouse is largely due to his efforts.

He has been most ably assisted this term by A. C. Wilson, who, as Secretary, has had the extremely onerous task of organising the outings for each crew. As a result there have been no complaints about lack of practice and a minimum of absenteeism. This latter is the menace of any Boat Club, for the absence of one member of a crew wrecks the chances for the whole crew and no substitute is as good as the regular member.

To return to the rowing. The policy with regard to the two fine Eights has been to use them for the preliminary training of the School crews and as far as possible in Regattas. As soon as these crews were divided into Fours, the Eights were used by the next crews below for training with an eye to the future. In this way there have been 3rd, 4th, 5th and Colts Eights in training. In the Colts Eight boys were placed who were likely to have at least two more years at School. This rowing in Eights has been a great success and one of the forseeable changes is that it should be possible to row the Senior House Races in Eights and the Junior in Fours. This small change could make a big improvement in School rowing, for an additional change might be the advance of the date of the Senior House races to the 3rd week in February in order to bring the School crews into being well before athletics begin.

But, as in other sports, much depends on the weather, for undue flooding hampers boating.

The 1st IV started the season in good heart and took their training seriously, but something hindered the improvement which one would have expected. Slowly, however, the improvement came, but not until Durham Regatta was its true form really seen. At York, the crew should have won the White Rose Challenge Cup but failed by three feet. This was a great disappointment, for the crew which won, although possessing a good reputation, was vulnerable, as proved at Durham. An even greater disappointment was the defeat of the 1st and 2nd IVs, rowing as an Eight at York, by one foot to York City R.C., who later won the final by 4 lengths from Durham School.

Thus the short distance of four feet prevented the School from winning four instead of two of the York Regatta trophies.

It is questionable whether the School has ever been so near to winning so many events at any one Regatta.

The 2nd IV was the most successful of the crews and won three cups in quick succession but failed at Durham to win the Junior Fours in fine boats, which event the 3rd IV lost by only a canvas.

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wait for their first race and the long delay they experienced at the start while waiting for their opponents. However, they found their form again when they beat Durham School 2nd IV a week later in fine boats over the long course.

At one time it was doubtful whether we should be able to float a 3rd or 4th IV up to Regatta standard but a sudden improvement, which was the result of careful training by Mr. Mair, brought both these crews up to scratch and in turn each won their Maiden Cup. At this stage in the term we had four crews of Junior status—a rather embarrassing situation in a boat club—and Regatta entries had to be carefully planned. A 5th IV was taken to Durham Regatta in place of the 4th IV, and although it did not win the Maiden event it did not disgrace itself.

At Lancaster Regatta we had the distinction of providing both finalists in the Junior Fours event and after a delay of twenty minutes at the start, the 4th IV beat the 3rd IV. It must in fairness be pointed out that the 3rd IV had had a harder afternoon with less rest before the final. Both 1st and 2nd IVs were beaten by The King's School, Chester, whose Henley VIII had been divided into fours for this Regatta. The 2nd IV lost in the final of the Schools' Fours by a length.

We made a first appearance at the Midland Schools' Regatta at Chester on 23rd July and, as at Lancaster, we were beaten only by The King's School, Chester.

The Old Peterite races at Commemoration were highly successful in spite of the damp start. In all there were four races, two in eights and two in fours, and, although the School won them all, it was evident that a little training would have turned the Old Peterite eights into two very useful crews.

The School Regatta was held on 5th July and went off very successfully. There were three divisions, one of 4 eights, one of 4 Intermediate fours, and one of 8 Junior fours. In this way almost every member of the Boat Club took part and on the whole the rowing was of promising standard and the prospects for the years ahead are attractive.

RESULTS 31st May. Tyne A.R.C. "At Home".

1st IV lost to Durham City in the Senior Fours.

2nd IV beat Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, King's College, Durham School, Tyne United and Old Novos B.C. to win the Maiden Fours Cup. 3rd IV beat Durham University Medicals.

14th June. Leeds Regatta.

1st IV beat Leeds University, Hollingworth Lake and lost to Northwich in the final of the Senior Fours.

2nd IV beat Kingston (Hull), Leeds University, York City, and Leeds University to win the Junior Fours Cup. 3rd IV beat Bradford G.S., Leeds University, Manchester University, Leeds University to win the Maiden Fours Cup. 4th IV lost to Leeds University in the Maiden Fours.

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21st June. York Regatta.

1st VIII lost by 1 foot to York City in the Senior Eights.

1st IV beat Cambois, Kingston (Hull) and lost to Tees A.R.C. by 3 feet in the final of the Junior-Senior Fours.

2nd IV beat Hymer's College, Sir John Deane's G.S., and The King's School, Chester, to win the Schools' Fours.

3rd IV beat University College, Durham, and lost to Nottingham Britannia in the Junior Fours.

4th IV beat Durham Medicals, Royal West of Scotland, Leeds University, and King's College to win Division Y of the Maiden Fours.

5th IV beat Hatfield College and Willows R.C. . and lost to St. John's College, Durham, in Division X of the Maiden Fours.

25th June. Durham Regatta.

1st IV beat University College and Tees A.R.C. to win the Junior-Senior Fours Cup. 2nd IV lost to Leeds University in the Junior Fours.

3rd IV beat Durham University Medicals, Royal West of Scotland, Glasgow University and St. John's College, Durham, and lost the final to Leeds University in the Junior Fours.

5th IV beat Old Johnstonians and lost by 3 feet to Royal West of Scotland in the Maiden Fours.

28th June. v. Bradford Grammar School. (Home.)

4th IV beat Bradford G.S. 1st IV. 5th IV lost to Bradford G.S. 2nd IV. Combined crews in an Eight lost to Bradford G.S. 2nd July. v. Durham School. (Away.)

1st IV won over the long course.

2nd IV won over the long course.

3rd IV won over the short course.

19th July. Lancaster Regatta.

1st IV lost to The King's School, Chester, in the Senior Fours.

2nd IV beat Sir John Deane's G.S. and Lancaster R.G.S. and lost to The King's School, Chester, in the final of the Schools Fours.

3rd IV beat John O'Gaunt, Nithsdale, and Wallasey G.S. and lost to the 4th IV in the final of the Junior Fours.

4th IV beat Lancaster R.G.S., The King's School, Chester, and the 3rd IV to win the Junior Fours Cup. 23rd July. Midland Schools' Regatta at Chester.

1st IV beat City G.S., Chester, and Priory School, Shrewsbury, and lost to The King's School, Chester, in the final of the 1st Fours Event.

2nd IV lost to The King's School, Chester, in the 2nd Fours Event.

W. Gibson lost to Dutton in the Sculling Event.

5th July. School Regatta.

Eights Division won by X Crew (4 Entries).

Fours—Intermediate Division won by D Crew (4 Entries).

Fours—Junior Division won by I Crew (8 Entries).

25th July. Races v. Old Peterites.

Four races were rowed, two in Eights and two in Fours. The School won all four races.

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CREWS.

1st VIII—J. M. Smith, R. M. Wheeler, J. S. Botterill, D. A. Wilson, J. 0. Armstrong, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, I. 0. Barry; D. N. L. Beresford.

1st IV—D. L. Slade, R. M. Wheeler, J. B. Mathews, D. A. Wilson; D. N. L. Beresford.

2nd IV—J. M. Smith, J. 0. Armstrong, J. S. Botterill, I. 0. Barry; W. I. Macdonald.

3rd IV—R. S. Rochfort-Hyde, R. N. Bradford, P. W. Howat, W. Gibson; A. D. Best.

4th IV—P. A. Crossley, A. H. Crowther, A. C. Wilson, J. S. Ibberson; P. A. Fenton.

5th IV—T. E. H. Sabben-Clare, D. J. Cook, N. R. Barton, C. D. Ibberson; B. K. Smith.

6th IV—J. R. Humpherson, H. R. L. Purse, W. House, S. S. Hobson; F. H. Fearnside.

O.P. CREWS. 1st VIII—J. D. Birch, T. G. Stephenson, A. P. Hopwood, C. W. Thompson, W. R. Ibberson, M. T. Carter, M. Welsh, R. A. Jackson; J. R. U. Leishman.

2nd VIII—D. N. Simmons, D. R. Procter, R. M. Kirkus, W. J. B. Strike, J. N. Russell, M. G. Goodburn, C. R. G. McNeil, J. N. Roe; D. C. Pattison.

1st IV—C. D. M. Wood, R. Gray, E. G. Stewart, L. D. Edinger; A. D. Best.

2nd IV—J. F. Franklin, R. D. Wheatley, C. D. Hunter, B. A. Heap; J. R. U. Leishman.

SHOOTING We started the term with six old colours, all of whom in the end retained their places, though not unchallenged. With this basis we looked forward to a successful season, and so it proved, except, unfortunately, for the Ashburton Shield itself. Early practices were curtailed or lost through bad weather, though perhaps this was a blessing in disguise, for our first match was at the County of Lancaster Rifle Association meeting at Altcar, where shooting started in light rain but ended with a downpour at 500 yards. We dealt with these conditions fairly adequately, winning the main event and coming second in the Fletcher Challenge Bowl (fire and movement competition).

The next event was the East and West Ridings District C.C.F. shoot at Strensall. This is fired under service conditions, which we do not normally practise, and the Bisley VIII is not eligible. It is t is entered, and it did well to be second. virtually a third team tha This year has seen our first ventures with postal matches, the results of which are given below.

At Bisley we entered for all the schools' team events, and took a cadet pair for the first time. Our snap-and-rapid practices had been few and unpromising and no good result was to be expected, but we did a very good shoot in the Marling (fire and movement competition) and were second, thus securing our first team prize at Bisley. The cadet pair did very creditably and Baker's 47 in the Ninth Man 83

competition won him second prize—a good performance out of 73 competitors. The captain, Butler, was awarded a medal in Spencer Mellish, also with 47 out of a possible 50. After all this our Ashburton score was very disappointing, being no better than that at Altcar in the rain. Nobody failed disastrously—indeed the scores were remarkably even—and this seems to suggest some general cause. This may well have been staleness, and it is for consideration whether in future we should concentrate on the main objective.

Details of the term's results are (number of entries is in brackets) :R.A. MEETING, ALTCAR. County of Lancaster R.A. Challenge Cup (Ashburton conditions) Fletcher Challenge Bowl (fire and movement) C.L.R.A. Ninth Man Competition : S. D. Baker E. & W. RIDINGS DISTRICT C.C.F. COMPETITION NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING, BISLEY Marling Cup (fire and movement) Ninth Man : S. D. Baker Snap and Rapid Spencer Mellish : B. C. R. Butler Cadet Pair Ashburton Shield POSTAL MATCHES Sedbergh 487; St. Peter's 493.

K.C.S., Wimbledon, 487; St. Peter's 501.

Wrekin 495; St. Peter's 504.

Wrekin 2nd VIII 474; St. Peter's 2nd VIII 462.

COUNTY OF LANCASTER

490 293 62 187

1st (8) 2nd (6) 2nd (8) 2nd (10)

348 47 287 47 120 490

2nd (33) 2nd (73) 16th (33) 9th (94) 35th (89) 34th (97)

The team, who were all awarded colours, consisted of : B. C. R. Butler (Capt.); S. H. Newbigging (Vice-Capt.); M. G. A. Garbutt; R. Baxter; G. P. Lowley; J. M. Lennox; F. N. Parkin; R. A. Hodgson. The Cadet Pair was J. D. A. Platts and M. J. Poynor.

FENCING As usual the Summer Term has been largely occupied with the House matches, although we did have one match at home against Durham Colleges F.C. and were soundly beaten, 7-24. The other match, against Bede College, was cancelled.

The House match results are as follows :1st Round Semi-finals Final Rise Queen's

Queen's

Temple School House

Temple emple

Queen's Manor

Queen's (winner) Grove rove

The Cup has now been in the hands of one of the day-boy Houses for the past six years.

P. J. Burton, the captain, J. R. Mathews, D. N. L. Beresford, and N. R. Barton will all be here next year, giving us a very good foundation on which to build a team. Our thanks are due to D. J. Cook and S. S. Hobson, who are leaving.

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TENNIS, 1958 The most important additions this year to the School's amenities without a doubt are the two hard courts which take the place of the Albany grass courts. Many of the Senior members of the School knew only too well the element of chance in all matches on the grass courts, and to many, the sensation of playing a true shot on a level surface was quite an experience.

Tennis in general has taken a distinct turn for the better and the courts have been in constant use at all levels of the School. In this connection, mention must be made of the invaluable coaching of both Senior and Junior boys by Messrs. Holbeche and Craine, who sacrificed much important time to this end.

The House Matches started on 15th June when School House, the favourites, easily beat Temple 5 matches to nil. The following week Queen's closely defeated Grove and went on to beat Rise 5-1.

In the other semi-final School House beat Manor 5-0 and thus moved into the final against Queen's. School House eventually won this very exciting match 5-1. The annual Staff match was held on the last Sunday before Commemoration, resulting in a narrow, but deserved win for the Staff, and we would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Harding for providing a wonderful tea. Finally, thanks must go to all those who spent many long, and sometimes weary, periods on rickety ladders umpiring all these games; without them they could not have been played. P.L.B.

SWIMMING AND LIFE-SAVING There are a few enthusiastic swimmers in the School who enjoy the sport : the rest are content to splash about and paddle. Even the enthusiasts get inadequate practice, partly through lack of time, partly through lack of inclination and partly through lack of free water unencumbered by paddlers and splashers. Until practice time is found—even in a cold season when the water is unenticing—the standard of swimming will remain mediocre, for long, daily swims are necessary to improve style and strength : in addition all promising swimmers should learn to do racing turns if they wish to improve their times.

W. Gibson was made Swimming Captain early in the term and has worked hard. He has introduced water polo, though the game is scarcely understood yet, and has organised two matches. In the first of these against Welbeck College at home on 15th June, we were 85

beaten in an exciting final event, the relay, and thus lost the match by one point, 29-30. St. Peter's swimmers broke three School records—an indication of the stimulus that competition gives. At Bootham School, away, on 3rd July, we were completely outclassed and were beaten 43-9. Starting, turning, and style accounted partly for their superiority, but it was obvious in addition that they had made good use of their bath, a heated and covered one, and they showed themselves a far more experienced team.

The following swam for the School :—W. Gibson (Capt.), C. D. Ibberson, J. S. Ibberson, R. M. Wheeler, R. A. Hodgson, P. L. Bellwood, R. Baxter, R. S. Rochfort-Hyde, G. P. Robinson.

Life-saving has been satisfactory despite the cold : candidates grew faint or were crippled with cramp after half an hour in the water and this lowered the standard; only two failed, however. "Award of Merit" candidates should take care in future years to get plenty of practice for the 24 lengths in clothes—practice and training cut down the risk of cramp. In addition, they should ensure that they know exactly what they have to do before taking the examination; it is cruel to yourself and other candidates to stand, blue with cold, and hold things up while you argue the toss with an examiner far better informed than yourself. Life-savers should remember that the various awards are designed to test endurance as well as performance in the water; that only a minute is allowed between each item; and that an examiner is more likely to disqualify you than be sympathetic, if you complain that you are cold : you can train yourself to stand it by practice, and you are supposed to have done so.

It is hoped that the York Cup will be on one of our shelves before the season is out, though that probably depends on our obtaining one or two "Distinction Awards" next term.

The following awards were obtained :Bar to Award of Merit ...

Award of Merit ...

Bar to Bronze Cross ...

Bronze Cross ...

Instructor's Certificate Bar to Bronze Medallion ...

Bronze Medallion

4 9 3 8 1 2 18

Mrs. W. Gibson, whose name is internationally famous in swimming and life-saving circles, has been running a course for the "Diploma Award", the Royal Life-Saving Society's highest award.

Five boys have attended and have had the extreme good fortune to get a great deal of first-rate private tuition from Mrs. Gibson. Their swimming has noticeably improved. We should all like to thank Mrs. Gibson for her constant advice, encouragement and assistance.

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The Inter-House Swimming Competition concluded the swimming programme for the term, in what must undoubtedly have been quite the most unattractive season imaginable.

Two new records were established-the first by the Grove Intermediate relay team who clipped 7Ao of a second off the previous existing record in the heats, and the second by R. A. Hodgson in the 100 yds. Senior Free-style race, when he bettered by 1 second the record he had earlier established against Welbeck College.

DETAILED RESULTS OF SWIMMING SPORTS Sunday, 27th July 1. Under 16i Free-style-50 yds. 1st U. A. Alexander, 2nd G. P. Robinson, 3rd S. K. D. Hill. Time : 31.1 secs.

2. Open Back-stroke-50 yds. 1st W. Gibson, 2nd R. S. Rochfort-Hyde, 3rd R. A. Hodgson. Time : 35.8 secs.

3. Under 15 Plunge. 1st J. H. Ormiston, 2nd P. S. Normington, 3rd J. C. Cossins. Distance: 44 ft. 5 ins.

4. Under 15 Back-stroke-25 yds. 1st A. Hardman, 2nd G. R. Monfort, 3rd J. R. Brown. Time : 18.6 secs.

5. Open Breast-stroke-100 yds. 1st C. D. Ibberson, 2nd A. McCallum, 3rd F. C. Beaumont. Time : 1 min. 24.3 secs.

6. Under 16i Dive. 1st R. P. V. Puttock, 2nd U. A. Alexander, 3rd G. R. Monfort.

7. Under 15 Free-style-50 yds. 1st (equal) R. G. Bruce and M. A. Clegg, 3rd R. L. Bruce. Time : 34.8 secs.

8. Under 16i Breast-stroke--100 yds. 1st G. P. Robinson, 2nd J. L. Pilditch, 3rd A. M. Robson. Time : 1 min. 26.6 secs.

9. Open Free-style-100 yds. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd P. L. Bellwood, 3rd I. T. Parkin. Time: 66.0 secs. School Record.

Monday, 28th July 10. Open Free-style--25 yds. 1st J. S. Ibberson, 2nd R. Baxter, 3rd P. B. Burbidge. Time : 14.2 secs.

11. Under 16i Free-style-25 yds. 1st U. A. Alexander, 2nd H. L. Sutcliffe, 3rd A. J. De Mulder. Time : 13.9 secs.

12. Under 15 Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st S. H. Reiss, 2nd J. M. D. Kirk, 3rd J. H. Starkey. Time : 40.9 secs.

13. Open Free-style-50 yds. 1st R. A. Hodgson, 2nd P. L. Bellwood, 3rd W. Gibson. Time : 28.7 secs.

14. Open Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st C. D. Ibberson, 2nd A. McCallum, 3rd R. M. Wheeler. Time : 35.9 secs.

15. Under 16i Plunge. 1st W. E. Jones, 2nd I. Kirkus, 3rd S. K. D. Hill.

Distance : 41 ft. 5i ins.

16. Under 161 Breast-stroke-50 yds. 1st W. E. Bagnall, 2nd J. L. Pilditch, 3rd A. M. Robson. Time : 41.7 secs.

17. Open Dive. 1st J. A. Bygate, 2nd S. S. Hobson, 3rd J. S. Ibberson.

18. Under 16-i Obstacle Race-50 yds. 1st G. P. Robinson, 2nd U. A. Alexander, 3rd J. W. S. Gale. Time : 41.7 secs.

19. Open Obstacle Race-50 yds. 1st W. Gibson, 2nd R. Baxter, 3rd J. B. Mathews. Time : 39.9 secs.

20. Under 15 Obstacle Race-25 yds. 1st (equal) J. C. Cossins and M. S. Blackburn, 3rd J. H. Starkey. Time : 24.2 secs.

21. Open Plunge. 1st J. M. Lennox, 2nd D. L. Slade, 3rd H. V. Sykes.

Distance: 42 ft.

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22. Under 15 Free-style-25 yds. 1st S. H. Reiss, 2nd R. G. Bruce, 3rd R. L. Bruce. Time : 14.6 secs.

23. Under 16 Back-stroke-50 yds. 1st S. K. D. Hill, 2nd J. C. Brisby, 3rd D. H. Fletcher. Time : 38.0 secs.

24. Under 15 Dive. 1st R. L. Bruce, 2nd J. M. Atkinson, 3rd S. H. Reiss.

25. Under 16i Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Grove, 2nd Manor, 3rd School House.

Time : 59.3 secs.

26. Under 15 Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Queen's, 2nd Grove. Manor and 27.

School House disqualified. Time : No recording.

Open Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Manor, 2nd Grove, 3rd Rise. Time : 58.0 secs.

1st— 5 pts. 2nd-3 pts. 3rd-1 pt.

Awards of points 1 s t-10 pts. 2nd-6 pts. 3rd-2 pts.

Relays ...

68 points Grove 58 points ...

Manor 47 points School House 43 points Queen's ...

38 points Rise 14 points Temple

Mrs. Gibson, mother of the Captain of the Manor swimming team, kindly presented the Kazerooni Cup to P. L. Bellwood, the Captain of the Grove swimming team.

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1958 Christmas Term 1st XV Wednesday 8th Oct. Wednesday 15th Oct. 18th Oct. Saturday 21st Oct. Tuesday 25th Oct. Saturday 1st Nov. Saturday 8th Nov. Saturday Wednesday 12th Nov. 15th Nov. Saturday 22nd Nov. Saturday Wednesday 26th Nov. 13th Dec. Saturday

Headingley "A" Durham School Bradford G.S. Trent College ... ...

Denstone College Harrogate R.F.C. Colts Leeds G.S. "A" XV v. Ripon G.S. Giggleswick School ...

Ampleforth College ...

Worksop College ...

Old Peterites

Wednesday 15th Oct. 18th Oct. Saturday 25th Oct. Saturday 8th Nov. Saturday 22nd Nov. Saturday Wednesday 26th Nov.

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

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25th Oct. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts "A" 1st Nov. 8th Nov. Pocklington School ...

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26th Nov. Worksop College

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Wednesday 26th Nov. Worksop College ...

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OLD PETERITE NEWS O.P. CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 1958 The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held at the School on Saturday, 26th July. The President (Mr. H. L. Creer) was in the Chair and there was an attendance of 57 members which would have been larger but for the counter attraction at the "Burton Stone".

The Hon. Secretary reported that the new business tie bearing the crown and cross keys from the School coat of arms on a dark blue background could now be obtained from him. Silk tie, 18/10/d. each, and rayon-reppe tie, 12/ lid., inclusive of postage.

It was decided to convert the interest-free loan of £600 made to the School in December last to a gift.

Mr. H. L. Creer's term of office as President having expired, Dr. Marcus Clegg (1897-1907) was unanimously elected President for a period of three years.

With acclamation a sincere vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Creer for his devoted and gracious services to the Club for so many years, firstly as Hon. Treasurer for 31 years and subsequently as President for the past three years.

The Rev. J. A. Easten (1881-1890) who, despite his great age and living in the south of England, never fails to attend Commemoration was elected an additional Vice-President of the Club.

Messrs. E. A. K. Denison, C. Frank, F. N. Newdick, F. W. B. Pacey and D. T. Rumfitt were re-elected to serve on the Committee for a further term of three years and the Rev. J. C. Houghton and C. W. Thompson were elected to the Committee for a similar term.

It was reported that regional O.P. Dinners had been arranged as follows :North Eastern-17th October at Newcastle-on-Tyne.

West Riding-30th October at Three Nuns Hotel, Mirfield.

London-19th November at Brown's Hotel.

The Head Master having circulated details of the existing financial arrangements between the School and the Old Peterite Club and suggested that they should be reviewed, it was decided that the matter should be referred to the General Committee with a recommendation that a Sub-Committee should be appointed to examine the proposals and to report thereon.

The General Committee was requested to consider the provision in the School of a suitable memorial to the late Rev. F. H. Barnby who was Chaplain at the School for a period of 26 years.

It was reported that the Annual Dance in aid of the Building Appeal Fund would be held at the School on Friday, 9th January, 1959.

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O.P. DINNER, 1958 Following the Annual General Meeting the O.P. Dinner was again held in the School dining hall by kind permission of the Head Master. There was a record attendance of 118 this year who enjoyed an excellent dinner provided by the School catering staff to whom once more the Club is indebted. All the speeches contributed to the success of the evening.

The time-honoured toast of "The School" was proposed by the new President, Dr. Marcus Clegg, who, from all accounts, appears to have thoroughly enjoyed his life at School some 50 years ago; the Head Master responded. "The Club" was proposed by Dr. G. E. L. Graham and Mr. J. Barry Mortimer replied.

A very special toast was proposed during the evening by Mr. Kenneth H. Rhodes to the immediate past President, Mr. H. L. Creer, on relinquishing the office of President; it was received with acclamation and Mr. Creer responded.

The following were present :F. D. Browne.

Mr. H. L. Greer.

G. H. Milner.

F. Fearnside.

D. T. Sparham.

D. A. A. Lamb.

D. J. Oldman.

D. N. Brocklebank.

C. W. Thompson 1(2).

D. W. Thompson.

P. A. Morris.

C. M. Ward.

W. C. Stubbs.

G. D. Gardner.

T. H. Burdon.

N. F. Moore.

J. Middleton.

D. T. Rumfitt.

J. R. Peverley.

J. E. Annequin.

C. J. Vyle.

P. F. Ringrose.

J. H. Baines.

N. W. M. Carr.

D. Pfluger.

R. G. Le Pla. J. R. Dawson.

J. F. Franklin.

R. M. Kirkus.

E. H. W. Turner.

G. Plester.

M. A. Jones.

G. Dodsworth.

N. J. Bell.

D. R. Procter.

N. Green.

D. C. Pattison.

P. Dench.

Dr. G. E. L. Graham.

R. D. Wheatley.

The Rev. J. A. Easten.

J. A. Hanson.

K. M. Ratcliff.

J. C. Houghton.

C. C. Fairweather.

H. G. Brown (Dr.).

R. G. Bough.

R. Bower.

T. J. Lewis.

L. D. Edinger.

M. I. H. Sproulle.

B. R. Alderson.

M. I. Daniel.

F. W. B. Pacey.

E. C. Sedman.

W. G. Magson.

T. A. W. Kettlewell.

R. I. Collinson.

Canon Hodd.

D. K. Hodd.

C. D. King.

J. W. Coates.

D. N. Simmons.

J. N. Roe. M. Hallas.

E. S. Portlock.

P. Crowe.

R. Eastwood.

J. Dodsworth.

D. C. Holmes.

W. R. Middlebrook.

C. S. Shepherd.

D. R. Turnbull.

M. J. Clegg (Dr.).

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M. Dennison.

E. D. Thornton.

D. Walter.

C. D. Hunter.

J. M. Raylor.

D. J. G. B. Burton.

P. H. 0. Ruddock.

B. A. Heap.

K. G. Chilman.

J. R. U. Leishman.

T. G. Stephenson.

C. V. Roberts.

H. C. Bulmer.

R. M. Hick.

M. B. Wilson.

P. J. Ladd.

C. W. Leach.

J. B. Mortimer.

J. D. Birch.

J. P. Wheatley.

E. K. Varley.

R. A. Jackson.

W. R. Ibberson.

G. C. J. Kirk.

D. Kirby.

K. A. Hopper.

L. T. Beaumont.

J. N. Ryder.

A. C. Stubbs.

M. Collins.

A. W. Ping.

P. D. Waters.

Head Master.

Mr. Rhodes.

A. T. Howat.

E. S. Jeffs.

D. K. Crews.

A. Craven.

R. F. Harding.

L. C. Le Tocq.

D. A. C. Blunt.

B. H. Holbeche.

R. A. Stratton.

DINNER DANCE A very successful and enjoyable Dinner Dance was held in the Merchant Taylors' Hall, Aldwark, York, on Friday evening, 25th July.

This function was again arranged by the members of the Old Peterite Masonic Lodge, with Dr. G. H. Briggs, the Master of the Lodge, presiding.

Upwards of 80 Old Peterites with their ladies sat down to the dinner, and then dancing to Derek Dunning's Band continued until 1-0 a.m.

There were no speeches except the Loyal Toast, and we would like to point out that this Dinner Dance, which has now been held annually for several years, is not limited to O.P.s who are Freemasons, as it is arranged as part of the School Commemoration festivities.

02. Golf Competition at York Golf Course, Strensall, on Sunday, 27th July, 1958 A commendable attempt was made to inaugurate an O.P. Golf Competition on the Sunday afternoon of Commemoration on York Golf Course at Strensall. Only three entries were received but, nevertheless, it was decided to carry on with the competition on the basis of the Stableford scoring system, which is 1 point for one over bogey, 2 points for bogey and 3 points for a birdie, and the result was as follows :P. Crowe-34 points J. Bamforth-26 points 0. Hunter-16 points.

It was a pleasantly warm afternoon and the three pioneers were delighted to see the President looking in. J. M. Raylor, with his usual enthusiasm, constituted the gallery throughout the afternoon.

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There is no doubt that with an increased entry the ending of Commemoration Week-end by holding this golf competition would be well worth-while. From the small beginning which has been made it is hoped that it will become part of the Commemoration calendar.

Golfing O.P.s are reminded, therefore, that the competition will be held next year on Sunday afternoon, 26th July, at York Golf Course.

NOTICES O.P. General Committee The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday afternoon, 13th December, at 5 o'clock after the annual rugger match between the School and the Club. 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.

ANNUAL DANCE. The Annual Dance in aid of the Building Appeal Fund will be held at the School, on Friday, 9th January, 1959, and an invitation is extended to all Old Peterites and their friends.

Tickets, price 21/- each inclusive of supper, may be obtained from the School Bursar. Evening Dress will be worn and there will be a bar. As numbers are restricted, early application for tickets is advisable.

The dance is a very enjoyable occasion and we hope it will be well supported by Old Peterites.

O.P. Crested Business Tie and O.P. Blazer Buttons Members are notified that the new approved Club business tie bearing the crown and cross keys from the School coat of arms on a dark blue background may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary whose address is Chebula, Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, upon receipt of the appropriate remittance together with a stamped (4d.) addressed foolscap envelope. The price of the all-silk tie is 18/6d. and the rayon-reppe tie, 11 /9d.

The chrome blazer buttons, machine-indented with the School coat of arms, may be obtained direct from the Manager of the School Shop. The large size 3/ and the small size 1/8d. each.

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ECCENTRICS C.C. TIE It has been decided to revive the old Eccentrics Cricket Club tie.

These will be available shortly from the School Shop. Any Old Eccentric who wants one should write to the Manager, The School Shop, St. Peter's. The price will be 10/6.

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BIRTHS MARWOOD.—On 10th July, 1958, to June, wife of Malcolm Marwood, a son. [1932-36].

SMITHSON.—On 29th December, 1957, at the Maternity Hospital, Fulford, to Patricia, wife of Noel Smithson, a daughter (Virginia Caroline). [192233].

WATSON.—On 10th August, 1958, at Wyberton West Hospital, Boston, Lincs., to Patricia and Roger D. Watson, a daughter (Julia Christina).

[School House and The Grove, 1944-49].

MARRIAGES ACKROYD—BRUETON. At St. Barnabas' Church, Bradford, on Saturday, 29th March, C. R. Ackroyd and Miss A. E. Brueton, of Bradford. [Rise, 1948-52].

BURDASS—SMITH. At St. John's Parish Church, Goole, on 8th May, 1958, William Joseph, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burdass, Park Farm, Harpham, and Kathleen Margaret, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Smith, of Dunhill Road, Goole. [Rise, 1946-51].

MORTIMER—PAGE. At St. Mary's Church, Tadcaster, on 23rd August, 1958, John Barry Mortimer and Judith Mary Page, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Page, of Boston Spa. [Rise, 1941-50].

RIGG—BUNGAY. At the Royal Air Force Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Tengah, Singapore, on 4th January, 1958, Hugh William John, Flying Officer, R.A.F., only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rigg, 15 Gledhow Park Drive, Leeds, 7, and Susan Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bungay, 73 Cookham Lane, Lancing, Sussex. [Manor, 1945-52].

RYDER—COBURN. On 15th June, 1958, Capt. C. D. Ryder, K.O.Y.L.I., and Miss Judy Coburn. [1941-49].

ENGAGEMENTS HOLMES—GOODRIDGE. The engagement is announced between Captain Digby Hague Holmes, The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Holmes, Sunderland, Co. Durham, and Penelope Kathrine Louise, elder daughter of Captain R. L. Goodridge, R.E. (Retd.) and Mrs. Goodridge, of Accra, Ghana. [1942-50].

HOPKINS—GURNEY. The engagement is announced between David Alan, son of Mr. Leslie Hopkins, C.I.E., O.B.E., and Mrs. Hopkins, of Parkholme, North Ferriby, Yorkshire, and Pamela Rosamunde, daughter of Mr. John Gurney, O.B.E., T.D., and Mrs. Gurney, of Lechantone, Charlton Lane, Cheltenham. [Rise, 1940-48].

GUDGEON—WILCOX. The engagement is announced between David Hugh Gudgeon, M.B., B.S., only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gudgeon, Hungate House, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire, and Angela Mary Wilcox, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Wilcox, Oakbank, Arrochar, Dunbartonshire. [Rise, 1948-53].

STABLER—ARMSTRONG. The engagement is announced between David, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Stabler, of 40 Clifton, York, and Muriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong, of 56 Westminster Road, Clifton, York. [1945-54].

OVERSEAS ADDRESSES The following addresses have been received from Old Peterites living abroad :A. P. BORDER [School House, 1940-44], P.O. Box 232, Nadi Airport, Fiji Islands.

S. K. KAZEROONI, Khyaban-i-Behar, Khyaban-i-Bakhtar, Teheran.

A. G. REYNOLDS [1934-44]. Home: Claremont, Winter Road, Malabar Hill, Bombay, 6.

Office: c/o Gill and Co., Private Ltd., Indu House, Dougall Road, Ballard Estate, Bombay, 1.

W. T. SHAW [1950-53], Bank of West Africa Ltd., Kumasi, Ghana.

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OXFORD LETTER OXFORD. June, 1958.

Dear Sir, The clouds have passed. With the immediate threat of exams. over for all but one, way has been made for an idyllic summer when Oxford is revealed in all its splendour. We understand that there has been more rain in the East this year and our sympathy goes out to those who are bogged down in the other place. Cricket in the Parks, punting on the Cherwell, interminable tennis, and Summer Balls, what scope for the small community of O.P.s; would that it were somewhat larger ! However, we understand that our numbers are to be increased next year, at least by one.

The more harmless activities of individuals are noted below.

Martin Baddeley (Keble). Fined by the Dean for waking the Bursar with song at dead of night after Mitre Club revels. Hurls the ball at wickets on various cricket grounds in and around the city on behalf of his College team. Secretary of the College Music Society, he has commented that the present skiffle phase is on the "waine".

Is still reading theology, much to the amazement of those who know him.

Michael Carter (Queen's). With Mods. over, he has concentrated all his attention on the river, where unfortunately the Queen's boat had to give way to Christ Church as Head of the River. Took it upon himself to demonstrate to interested spectators the art of punting and was next seen floundering in the river. Is under suspicion of having assisted in the blocking of Queen's Lane with over two hundred bicycles.

Ian Cobham (Magdalen). Has been spotted in the High and also in the Corn this term, travelling at high speed, obviously bent on getting somewhere sometime. Is not quite in circulation.

Richard Jenkinson (Worcester). Celebrated his coming of age this term at a party attended by nearly all the O.P.s here. Is rumoured to have played some cricket and was sighted late in the term gazing at the daisies on B.N.C. ground. Has also been seen at a Union debate carefully weighing the pros and cons in characteristic manner. Is planning to give enormous teas next term to introduce his brother to the Oxford O.P.s.

Roger Kirkus (Hertford and still St. Hugh's). Fully occupied in the social whirl of the University. Left Hertford Beer Cellar for a short while to grace with his presence the Keble Ball, where he appeared immaculate in tails. For exercise, he paddles in Port Meadow or swims at the local baths.

G. M. Herring (St. Catherine's Society). Sings lustily in the Bach Choir—a fact which has emerged after detailed intelligence on the 95

part of your correspondents. Has been observed and hailed in the street from time to time.

Martin Marsh (Keble). Plays cricket for Keble Vagabonds, but is rumoured to knock back more after the match than he knocks up during it. Was a prominent personality at the opening of Keble Beer Cellar. After amusing himself at Taylor's expense on the subject of Schools, now begins to realise that his are rapidly approaching.

Philip Taylor (B.N.C.). Ate more of Jenkinson's peanuts than all the others put together. With National Service imminent, he holds urgent consultations with Wheatley on the advisability of doing what the Sergeant-Major says. Amongst other activities he has taken Schools, after which he consoled himself by taking a long walk in the Cotswolds.

Derek Wheatley (B.N.C.). Has had a relaxed term. Apart from making snooker appointments with Baddeley, has played tennis for his College second six, capsized a canoe on the Cherwell, spoken at the Union, and performed for the B.N.C. Hornets cricket team. Disclaims all responsibility for the appearance of bicycles on the chimney pots in the vicinity of his rooms.

We have been delighted to hear and read of the School cricket team's successes this season and would like to convey our hearty congratulations.

Wishing the School all the best for the coming term, Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER CAMBRIDGE, July, 1958.

Dear Sir, It is difficult to determine what marks precisely the end of a Cambridge year. For some it may be an exam. and for others, perhaps, a May Ball provides a fitting conclusion. For us, having watched Cambridge to yet another victory at Lord's, the academic year ends with this pleasant but oft neglected duty of composing a letter. We apologise that we must make mention of the past two terms.

The Lent Term is remarkable for its spate of dinners. Our own, held under the auspices of D. K. Timms and Trinity Hall in the delightful setting of the Dr. Eden room, was a very enjoyable event.

We thank the Head Master and Mr. Jeffs for braving the elements to attend and adding so much to the occasion. All but four O.P.s in residence were able to attend. D. M. Walker (Downing) and M. G. Sykes (King's) felt that much revelry was incompatible with the cause 96

of their college rowing. M. J. Quarmby (Downing) and R. N. Johnson (St. Catharine's) were unable to attend for personal reasons.

We had hoped that Mr. Charles Shadwell would be able to be present.

Unfortunately, although he has almost retired from the entertainment world and lives in Trumpington, a previous engagement robbed us of this pleasure. Two requests arose during the course of the evening, which might profitably be mentioned here. One was that the Cambridge O.P.s should meet once a term rather than only once a year.

The other was that these letters should be more detailed in their description of members' activities. We regret that the remainder of our letter will serve only to emphasise this latter point.

Since our dinner nothing has been heard of D. G. Barton, J. C. M. Herring, W. R. Ibberson (Emmanuel), J. Peverley (Christ's), D. J. Oldman (St. Catharine's), D. K. Timms, D. M. Walker and M. G. Sykes. Their names are listed merely as a record that they are still "up" and all are remaining so long enough to feature in several future editions of our letter.

E. I. Moore (Selwyn) has only occasionally been in view, once in the company of A. D. Staines. Staines, we believe, was on leave from Cyprus and dropped into Cambridge mainly because it lay on the direct route between two of his theatrical friends.

B. M. Nendick (Pembroke) was a little less elusive. Whenever questioned on his many hours spent on the Mill Bridge, he claimed to be waiting for the Classics library to open.

J. N. T. Howat's (Emmanuel) only public appearances were on Sunday evenings at the University Church. Here, throughout the year, he has acted as church warden with commendable efficiency.

He has also assisted behind the scenes in Emmanuel's stage productions. In front of the same scenes C. K. Smith has displayed some of his undoubted talents. Smith's activities have ranged from "after dinner" speaking to being accepted for employment in the Colonial Office. Congratulations are due to him for this latter feat, which also earns him a fourth year at Cambridge.

Our congratulations go also to J. B. Weightman, who was elected to an exhibition at St. Catharine's on the strength of his exam. results.

Both he and G. B. Pullan are due to exchange their academic life for one in the Chemical Industry. At the end of term Pullan led a team of St. Catharine's cricketers southwards. Their proclaimed purpose was to test the strength of Kentish cricket, but we suspect that Kentish ale was also under investigation. R. N. Johnson played some cricket with St. Catharine's, but we are told that Bridge behind locked doors at the "Hat and Feathers" was his main sport.

0. C. Wetherell (St. Catharine's) pursued his medical studies and neglected his social ones in a most uncharacteristic manner. The reason for this and his nervous appearance was, we learn, not the imminence of exams, but his approaching marriage. We wish him every happiness and hope for further reports in a St. Mary's Hospital O.P. letter.

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H. P. G. Shaw (Emmanuel) and M. J. Quarmby, having completed their university studies in comparative seclusion, also leave us.

We can supply no report of their activities or intentions. Our only assumption is that Shaw's editing of "Light Blue" and Quarmby's scooter allowed them to lead a social life far removed from our own.

May Week was composed of the usual ingredients plus a film company to add variety. Perhaps when "The Freshman" appears on our screens some further O.P. activities will come to light. Practical jokes, too, were a large feature of this final week. However, we are glad to report that the disappearance of Silver Street Bridge had the full consent of the City Council and is only a temporary measure.

We wish the School every success, and assure you that we remain, Sir, Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE O.P.s

"BULLY-BEEF FAINEANT" I suppose I could call this "How to See France on Ten Pounds", though a more accurate title would be "How to See the French on Ten Pounds", as I have seen far more of the French (though probably less of France) than the average tourist does.

After leaving School in December, 1957, I was faced with nine months with nothing definite to do before entering the University, and I made up my mind that it was high time I went abroad, as this was something I had never done and as I think that French is a subject which, unlike little children, should be heard rather than seen.

But all I could muster was £10, and it was obvious that I should have to find work in France, if I wanted to last out more than a few days. However, this is not so easy as it sounds and none of the countless letters I wrote to all kinds of organisations and firms yielded more than a mimeographed "We regret . . . .", if indeed they took the trouble to reply at all. By April I was desperate, and finally, on 2nd April, I stuffed my £10 into my pocket, an assortment of clothes into a bag, and set off into the blue.

I reached my relatives' place in London after a hair-raising lift down the Al with a commercial traveller whose speed was 70 on the straight, 69 on the bends and 55 in speed limits. Since I had spent only five shillings so far, I indulged in the luxury of a train to Folkestone on Good Friday and crossed to Calais by steamer on the same day, landing with about 7,500 francs (then worth £6 5s. Od.).

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I spent two nights in a cafe in Calais and roamed around on the Saturday job-hunting. Finding nothing, I set off on Easter Day (with the vague intention of heading for Paris) along the Boulogne Road. But French cars simply don't stop and evening found me in Hesdigneul (a village near Samer). There, where I earned refreshment at a cafe by translating some German letters into French for the "patronne", I was strongly advised to head for Le Touquet instead.

This seemed a good idea, as Le Touquet is a fashionable resort and I had already worked for two months in an English hotel during the holidays the year before, and could therefore claim a certain amount of experience. It seemed an even better idea when I discovered that the train fare from Hesdigneul was a mere 130 francs (2s. 2d.), and at 10 the next morning I was climbing the stairs of Le Touquet's "Syndicat d'HOteliers", a tiny office I had come across by luck rather than judgment.

"Apres la bataille" (it was Easter Monday) was the comment of the Secretary, but she rang one of the bigger hotels all the same, and lo and behold ! I was accepted.

I don't think I need mention all the details of my work; I will just say that I spent the first fortnight helping the chef, a month as night porter and night switchboard operator (the hotel has 70 extensions all running from the same switchboard) and three weeks as waiter. During my two months there I earned 45,000 francs (£37 10s. Od.). This may not seem much, but it came on top of free board and lodging, a total of eight days off, and my tips (as night porter I once got 500 francs (8s. 4d.) for carrying a few cases, although I usually got about 300 (5s.)). I was able to afford to come home by air and rail and I still have enough to return on the 20th June to start as a waiter in a little restaurant on the sea-front.

The work was admittedly arduous at times; I earned myself the nickname "Bully-beef faineant", which more or less means "English slacker". Yet I got on surprisingly well with everybody and was soon able to hold my own in conversation. My French has improved more than I had hoped and I strongly recommend this kind of venture to linguists and non-linguists alike. I only wish I had the space to describe the scores of people I met and talked to, how I spent my I have even been invited to spend spare time and so forth.

September in a villa in the South, and have naturally accepted.

Hoping you will believe in my most distinguished sentiments.

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J. F. W. ADDY (1946-48). It was announced on 30th May that Mr. John Addey was to be the Conservative candidate for the South Leeds division. He will oppose Mr. Hugh Gaitskell, the Leader of the Opposition and Socialist M.P. for the division. At the last General Election Mr. Gaitskell had a majority of 12,016 over his Conservative opponent. There will also be a Liberal candidate at the next election.

S. K. KAZEROONI (Rise, 1929-35) is a Director of the Iranian Oil Refining Company and is also Head of The Personnel Division, which covers employee relations, industrial relations, housing, social services, property protection, training department, personnel services, catering and staff and workers' shops. The Refinery has about 30,000 employees. He would be very pleased to help any O.P.s who visit Iran or who are interested in Oil as a career.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL It has been decided to discontinue the Junior School Section in The Peterite, and their own magazine, The Olavite, will in future be

published each term instead of annually.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We gratefully acknowledge the magazines of the following Schools, with apologies for any omissions : Edinburgh Academy, Pocklington, Dover College, Karachi Grammar School, Leeds Grammar School, St. Bee's, Giggleswick, Ashville, Collegiate School of St. Peter (Australia), Bradford Grammar School, Worksop College, Liverpool College, Welbeck College, Repton, Michaelhouse (South Africa), Sedbergh, Durham.

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The Editors solicit literary contributions and general correspondence from past and present ∎Peterites.

No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence. Contributors may, if they prefer it, send their name in a separate envelope, which will not be opened unless the contribution is accepted.

Where the contributor's name is not intended for publication, his "nom-de-plume" should be enclosed as well.

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The Peterite is published three times a year, at the beginning of each

term.

If any member of the O.P. Club should not receive their numbers of The Peterite, the Editors would be obliged if notice could be sent at once to The Bursar, St. Peter's School, York.

The Editors of The Peterite will be glad to supply any past numbers which they may have to those desiring them, at the price of Is. Od. per copy.

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