Oct 1958

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