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Notices

Bamforth, J. N. Bolton, E. F. Beaumont, L. T. Crowther, R. G. Baines, J. M. Fenton, J. Gillgrass, J. Hallas, M. Houghton, Rev. J. C. Hunter, 0. Hunter, J. A. Kent, M. J. Hick, R. H. Lyth, D. Lochore, M. C. M. Miller, R. L. Penniston, P. Pullan, G. B. Raylor, J. M. Rhodes, K. H. Sheriff, T. R. M. Simpson, C. B. Stabler, D. A. Thompson, D. C. Wood, J. S.

Dennis Smith having moved to London, the dinner was organised by Michael Hallas. Details of this year's dinner will appear in the summer edition of "The Peterite".

OVERSEAS ADDRESSES

The following additional overseas addresses have been received :-

E. ANTROBUS [1932-36], 147 Lake Street, Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.A. J. H. BUTLER [1936-40], Hampton, Coonoor, Nilgiris, South India.

THE OXFORD LETTER

OXFORD. December, 1958.

Dear Sir,

Before an account of our activity, it is with great sorrow that we heard of the death of Mr. Burgess. There is none of us here who had not, either in study or out-of-school activity, come under his influence, and our awareness of our debt to him in many ways tempers with gratitude our real sense of loss.

Regret we also feel at the news that Mr. Crews is to leave the School, but we offer our congratulations on his new appointment, and are indeed delighted at his success.

As to our more personal matters, your correspondents have heard so many loud and frequent complaints from the O.P.s in this University of personal injustice done to them in these letters, that it is our high intention to provide you with as true a record as we are able of their more reputable activities. We trust that the accuracy of our report will be above reproach, and we bear in mind that it will be in the hands of others next term.

Before we record the individual activities, we must make mention of two events of the term. The first was the arranging of the O.P. dinner for the 5th February next term, at which we hope to welcome as many O.P.s from 'Cambridge as possible. The second was the visit of an R.A.F. officer disguised as E. C. Sedman. We were pleased to see him. We also welcome two freshmen this year, but of these more later.

Now the facts (as we, your correspondents, see them).

M. J. Baddeley (Keble). Seems to have been far less in evidence this term—perhaps because he attends fewer lectures? He does apparently play hockey and continues his work of charity in providing a ravenous fellow O.P. with tea in prodigious quantity.

M. T. Garter (Queen's). Although he has tried to take a rest this term, has found his tutors have different and more rigid ideas about work, but maintains his equilibrium. He still appears on the river and in all sorts of other places, but says it is too cold to swim this term.

I. Cobham (Magdalen) and G. M. Herring (St. Catherine's). We may perhaps be forgiven for mentioning these two worthies in one paragraph, but so far we have heard nothing of them. We presume that they are still here but are temporarily lost in the ever-increasing numbers of the University.

J. R. Jenkinson (Worcester). Is working at high pressure this term. We are sure that after Mods. next term he will be able to extend his activities beyond walking or cycling between lectures. But in spite of his work he still remains as cheerful as ever.

T. M. Jenkinson (B.N.C.). One of the two freshmen this year. He seems to be flourishing in the Oxford air. He has not yet been afflicted by his brother's commendable disease of hard work but we can assure him that the time will come.

K. Gosling (St. Edmund Hall). Our second freshman. He has at the moment perplexed us as to how he got into the sporting college merely on academic ability. He has been so affected by Oxford life, or sheer laziness, that now he has joined the company of bearded monsters.

R. M. Kirkus (Hertford). Was the most bitter in his complaints about personal injustices. We can assure you that in the past a biased picture has been given. He plays rugger, he works as hard as most of us, and as he himself says, the Hertford Buttery is open only from 6 to 7 p.m.

A. M. Marsh (Keble). Is a worried man, a very worried man. So many diverting possibilities for this desperate change in his disposition present themselves to us that we were at first at a loss to choose among them. On sounding him (tentatively) we realise that this is finals year for him and it seems that he is oppressed by the problem of making four years' work go into one. However, as Baddeley would testify, worry has not taken the edge off his appetite, and he continues to be charming whenever we see him.

D. Wheatley (B.N.C.). Is something of a phenomenon. He represents his college second teams and occasionally first teams at every sport there is. Besides this, he manages to complete work for his tutors even before it is set. He combines these with membership

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of all Oxford political societies. His triumph of the term was the defeat in the Socialist Club of their motion deploring the Public School system and this, we feel, should not go unrecorded.

Further to these brief remarks, we can say that we O.P.s here are continuing to flourish and are only in need of one thing—more members in the University. We followed the fortunes of the School XV with considerable enthusiasm and some disappointment. However, as they say, it's the game and not the results which count, and we also derive considerable personal consolation from this philosophy.

Wishing the School every success for the coming term, We remain, Yours sincerely,

THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

THE CAMBRIDGE LETTER

CAMBRIDGE. December, 1958.

Dear Sir,

Never before, so far as we know, have there been so many O.P.s in the University. It is impossible to travel far in Cambridge without meeting an O.P. scarf or tie, and the mention of St. Peter's, York, in College Halls and combination rooms now produces a sympathetic nod rather than a blank stare. We are becoming known ! Our dinner, held for the first time in the Michaelmas Term and reported elsewhere in this magazine, was a great success, and indeed it was several minutes after midnight before the last revellers could be persuaded to leave the premises.

Emmanuel, of course, harbours the greatest number of O.P.s. W. R. Ibberson is the Secretary of their J.C.R., the collegiate equivalent of "head boy", and, whilst at the O.P. Dinner, was treacherously elected President of the College Debating Society. He has attended the meetings of the Eng. Society but whether this is Engineering, English or Engels we have no idea. C. K. Smith is still with us and in pursuing his "Colonial Studies" has picked Swahili and Anthropology from the lecture-list to help him prevent the sun from setting on the British Empire. Emmanuel's rowing men are E. S. Portlock, who rows seriously, and J. N. T. Howat, who rows in a more gentlemanly fashion, preserving his breath for singing with the C.U.M.S. Information about Portlock's activities continues to flow in but the only point on which witnesses agree is that he fell off his bike in returning from a party in King's.

D. Kirby wishes it to be known that he is playing rugger, working hard at Modern Languages and that he is fitter now than ever he was at School. The sight of Kirby is usually an indication that D. B. Irvin is somewhere in the vicinity. He has already changed 50

his subject—English to History, and has become a Spiritualist. T. Chilman is studying politics and science. The latter was curtailed sadly in the middle of term when he was hit in the eye with a hockey stick, but a host of ministering angels from Newnham came to the rescue and took lecture-notes for him.

On 5th November we got our first sight this term of D. G. Barton, who obligingly lent some O.P. a firework. He is presumably still reading Medicine but this term's activities have been the O.T.C. and the University Jazz Club. Little has been seen of J. C. M. Herring and, in spite of urgent appeals, he is determined to remain a mystery man. This concludes the list of Emmanuel men and we now turn to some more interesting members of the University.

We offer our sincerest congratulations to R. G. Bean, who in his first term has gone straight into the King's College Choir—no mean feat. This, of course, takes up most of his time and what little is left he presumably devotes to Modern Languages. His fatherconfessor in King's is M. G. Sykes, who reads Mechanical Sciences, but any traces of this in his rooms have long since been hidden by Chinese ornaments and invitation cards. These blow onto the floor when the door is opened.

It is not easy to find the St. Catharine's O.P.s, as two of them live 4 or 5 floors up and the other is out in digs. R. N. Johnson has achieved fame by being, so he claims, the first member of the University Rugby Referees' Society to send anyone off the field. He has given up beer for English and his bridge is now consequently played within the confines of the College. D. J. Oldman inhabits a room which he says was built in 1690 and looks like it. He descended from this hermit's cell to organise the Dinner and may often be found in the new chemistry lab, explaining to the demonstrator that it wasn't he who broke it. Having found out only a fortnight before term started that he was a member of St. Catharine's, P. L. Bellwood has thrown himself into university life with a vigour that has produced tremblings in the ancient foundation. He may be found in the Squire Law Library, at the nearest darts-board, or performing in cabaret for the University Footlights. Some consider this a great honour.

Moving over to the other side of the town, to Christ's, J. R. Peverley may be found amid his wirelesses puzzling over four-dimensional geometry. Whether this helps to control the accounts of the C.U. Small-bore Club, of which he is Treasurer, remains to be seen. Also to be found in Christ's are the "terrible twins", P. J. Netherwood and D. T. Sparham, both of them Engineers. Netherwood plays hockey and Sparham does not, but their real activities begin after dark and are centred round the bar of the "Eagle".

Down the road in Downing live D. M. Walker and M. J. Quarmby. The latter is now reading Education in his fourth year

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and was shocked to find so many O.P.s at the Dinner. He was convinced that half had come from Oxford. Walker spreads scandal about Portlock and vice-versa. Out of all the conflicting evidence we learn that he now reads Economics and holds "international" bottleparties in the name of the United Nations Association.

We were sorry that E. I. Moore could not attend the Dinner but Selwyn required his services for their college play and he could not be spared. D. K. Timms in Trinity Halls reads, but doesn't understand, French and German philosophy and is dismayed to find himself already in his second childhood—playing table-tennis. Last, but not least, there is B. M. Nendick in Pembroke, who has unfortunately had to retire from society, as he is now married and lives here in Cambridge. Marriage has been a steadying influence and he confesses that he now works hard. He sings for various choirs including—can it be?—that of the Greek Orthodox Church.

As you can see, we do not lead idle lives. If the examiners were more human, we would bring much credit to the School. As it is, we dream of lenient proctors, kindly examiners and of the day when we mount the steps of the Senate House to receive our degrees from the hands of the Vice-Chancellor himself. Until then we wish the School every success in the coming term and remain Yours sincerely,

THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITE DINNER

The fifth Annual Dinner was held in the Hall of St. Catharine's College on Thursday, 27th November. The Head Master and Mr. Crews represented the School and with practically all the Cambridge O.P.s present we achieved the record number of 22. D. J. Oldman was in the Chair. The College kitchen lived up to its very high reputation and produced a first-class meal. The toast of The School was proposed by C. K. Smith and Mr. Dronfield and Mr. Crews both replied. Finally P. L. Bellwood was prevailed upon to say a few words, before all adjourned to the Rushmore Room for further celebration.

Those present were :-

The Head Master. Mr. Crews. R. G. Bean. P. L. Bellwood. T. Chilman. J. C. M. Herring. J. N. T. Howat. W. R. Ibberson. D. B. Irvin. R. N. Johnson. D. Kirby. B. M. Nendick. P. J. Netherwood. D. J. Oldman. J. R. Peverley. E. S. Portlock. M. J. Quarmby. D. T. Sparham. C. K. Smith. M. G. Sykes. D. K. Timms. D. M. Walker.

April, 1958.

To the Editor of "The Peterite". Dear Sir,

At long last we have decided to break into the cartel of Peterite contributors. We have long felt that a letter from the third Collegiate University in the country was desirable, but the small number of O.P.s did not warrant it. Our numbers have now increased sufficiently to permit the formation of a Durham Colleges O.P. Club. We have decided to have no elected officers, no minutes, no subscription and no stated intentions, thus ridding the club of large amounts of administrative lumber.

Durham, that is the Durham 'Colleges in the University of Durham as distinct from the overgrown Technical College, King's at Newcastle (a constituent College), is in many ways similar to "Oxbridge" and differs only in numbers; we have a mere 1,400 students. This smaller size gives the city a friendly communal touch : one soon makes friends outside one's academic channels. There is a large range of societies to cater for every possible hobby, sport and interest : everyone has a chance of becoming something in these societies, and several of our number have already done so.

Above all, we have a Collegiate structure moulded on that at Oxbridge; entrance to the University is via one of the ten Colleges, nine of which are residential. The advantages of College life are many, and cannot be appreciated by one who has not had the benefit of its influence. May we suggest that the Durham Colleges are well worth considering by potential university candidates as a third choice after Oxford or Cambridge?

We hope, Sir, to be able to have some scandal for you each term, so that we may rank, in the "Peterite" at least, with the other places.

Richard Baldwin (Hatfield). Gained the distinction of changing his course three times in the first week, and has finally settled for Social Studies. Sleeps at all hours of the day and eats at all hours of the night. Besides playing in the unbeaten Colleges XV starred in a 91-0 Hatfield victory over Chad's.

Don Beckitt (Bede). Has just returned from two years' minesweeping to learn how to teach the next generation something or other. Claims to work hard but will insist on visiting his friends in Hatfield late at night.

Dick Bradford (St. Cuthbert's). Is on the same wagon as Baldwin, the main activity of which appears to be drinking coffee. He is threatening to forsake the river, as less spartan exercise is to be found.

Ken Brown (Hatfield). Is wrangling with differential equations and suchlike. After surveying the ladies (just under one third of 53

our number) decided to stick to beer. Had an initial impulse for runs but now restricts strenuous activities to press-up matches with Baldwin. This technique is obviously introduced to Risites at an early age.

Bob Dunwell (St. Cuthbert's). Has been here four years now and we forgot to ask him what he was doing last time we saw him. We gather he is a shareholder in the new two-spout Espresso in Durham.

David Lamb (Hatfield). Now in final Physics; delights in formal dinners and may be seen most Saturdays at 9-30 p.m. just having a breather. Hurls lead at high velocity for the University; goes off to earn large sums of money with the T.A., and has recently been teaching a gay young thing to drive her father's Morris 1000.

Roy Welch (Bede). Has done his first degree, and is now reading for the Diploma in Education. Divides time between fiancee, flute and sister, in that order of precedence.

Foster Watson (Bede). Has to our knowledge taken up only one of the three vices, the dreaded weed. He has bought a Victorian Harmonium from Lamb (the girl friend said it had to go), so should be happy for some time to come. Has joined the T.A. to supplement the £.s.d. and provide relaxation (?) on the odd weekend.

In conclusion we should like to say how pleased we were to see Mr. Robinson on the occasion of the Physical Society Dinner. He is an old King's man, but we were delighted to show him what he had missed.

Yours sincerely,

THE DURHAM COLLEGES OLD PETERITES•

KING'S COLLEGE, NEWCASTLE, LETTER Dear Sir,

The Old Peterites of King's College, Newcastle, write to you for the first time, feeling that, at last, our numbers justify such action.

A man named Dunn (Manor), a medicine man, we know nothing of, except that he may be no longer with us. Of Roger (Poker) Penman we know this for certain and lament; as we do for Robin Wilson, who is now shooting terrorists in Malaya.

M. Carr, late of Manor, now a medic, has, however, been more successful, and was last seen juggling with a pint pot and his bagpipes to celebrate passing Part One of his Finals.

C. S. Elston, another ex-Manorite, is doing the frustrated medic's course, Dentistry, but he appears to be contented, and will doubtless be making a fortune bridging gaps after June. 54

Robert Jackson (Manor) is one of our greater men, being President of the 'Varsity Boat Club. He stroked the winning U.A.U. boat last year.

M. J. McCallum (School House), another medic, only appears when the occasion is important enough to warrant his dragging himself away from his studies at the R.V.I. (or the Nurses' Home there— we're not certain which).

P. A. Morris (Temple) is unique in that he has become Captain of both King's and 'Varsity Fencing Clubs after only one year. (The 'Varsity Fencing won the U.A.U. Championships last year.)

J. D. Morrison (Rise) plays a game which we believe has something to do with fire-irons. He is a professional and seems to make quite a reasonable living at it.

M. Plester (Grove) rows quite well now that he has been separated, on the river, from Turner and Morrison, and has made the King's eight. We are told, however, by Turner, his flat-mate and confidant, that his greatest successes are on the dance floor at S.N.E.C.

I. N. Ridley (Manor) is supposed to be Fixtures Secretary to the King's Hockey Club. We are not exactly sure what he fixes, but think it is the order of anthems after the match.

G. W. Riley (Temple), known as Father Riley (being the most elderly member in our midst), still insists on speaking in debates every week, whether he has anything to say or no. In spite of this, his reputation as the University's prime debater remains.

E. H. N. Turner (Grove) has just received his R.A.F.V.R. commission. He has given up the river for work, but we believe he still performs aerobatics, the best exhibitions being at Squadron cocktail parties, we are told.

K. Wilson (Temple) lodges in Whitley Bay and rarely sees us.

We hope to make this letter a regular feature of "The Peterite", and wishing the School every success both in work and play, we beg to remain,

Yours sincerely, THE KING'S COLLEGE OLD PETERITES.

THE LEEDS LETTER

LEEDS UNIVERSITY. December, 1958.

Dear Sir,

Our numbers here at Leeds have increased to such an extent that we feel a Leeds Letter would now be of value to many O.P.s, if not also to present members of St. Peter's, so at the Head Master's invitation we have written to you.

In our opening letter it may be as well to explain that the Provincial Universities are not run on quite the same lines as Oxford and Cambridge. There are no colleges and consequently the social life of the whole University is centred round the University Union— the best club in town. In this building there are two coffee lounges ('Caf., for empty pocketed engineers, and the Mouat-Jones Lounge for aspiring aristocrats and those Gay Young Things). There is also a theatre, a T.V. lounge, a refectory for meals and, last but not least, the Union Bar—in fact every facility to lure the student from his studies.

Proceeding now to our less dubious activities, J. M. Baines may be found among the chemicals and Brooke in the Union Bar most lunch times.

R. G. Bingham (3rd year Gen. Studies Chemistry) spends most of his time strumming a guitar or playing the piano at Union Hops and for the Rhythm Club. Studies a little.

M. L. Bywater (1st year Mech. Eng.), when not working, claims to be either playing rugby (Harrogate dolts) or participating in its dubious ancillary activities. He is well in with the staff, as Dad is a Professor.

R. A. Field (1st year Medic.) seems to prefer the Medical School to the Union. We understand that he is still engaged with the School Film, which we all hope will be a great success.

J. Ford (5th year Medic.) is rumoured to be here, but we have never seen him. Must be working.

J. M. Forster (3rd year Economics) is absorbed with the University 1st Squash V. Must be working quite hard, as he is seldom seen in Caf.

J. F. Knapton (2nd year Civil Eng.). His emphasis is on sport. He played for the University 1st Cricket XI regularly last term and plays for a Headingley XV this term. Spends the rest of his time in Mouat-Jones Lounge and seems to have an enormous number of female admirers.

M. T. Powell (2nd year Agric.) says that he works very hard, but finds time for playing rugby regularly and dancing. No doubt he does not intend to plough his finals next year.

D. Robinson (1st year Chem. Eng.) maintains his usual standard of fitness by playing the odd game of squash. Was last seen wandering down the road in his pyjamas with several other oddly garbed Devonshire Hall residents.

K. A. Steel (1st year Civil Eng.) spends most days drinking coffee and goes dancing at least four times a week. Only visits the Brotherton Library when work is pressing. 56

D. A. Wilson (1st year Mech. Eng.) shoots for the University 1st VIII, is a member of the Engineering Society and helped them to haul their annual barrel of beer up from the City Station. He also helped with its disposal, of course.

C. D. M. Wood (1st year Mech. Eng.) says he gets around with the University 2nd Cross-Country team. Is reported to have escorted the Engineers' barrel, swinging a metal bar around to keep the Medics. away.

J. F. Franklin (2nd year Chem. Eng.) belongs to the Sailing Club 1st team, and to the Social Studies Society, when they visit a brewery. Consequently spends most of his time in the drink.

R. L. High (2nd year French Special, and Eng. Gen. Studies) changes his digs at least once a term, when he grows tired of the landlady. On the staff of two well-known University publications and may often be seen trying to sell them. Shoots for the 1st VIII when he has time.

D. Jesper (One year Dip. course in Concrete Tech.) lives in York and plays rugby for a York XV. Is existing on the limit of his income and drinking an exorbitant amount of coffee and beer. He intends to start working for his exam. in earnest next June.

H. C. Wright (1st year Special Studies French) is always up to some mad scheme but as hard up as ever. Was persuaded on to the staff of "Counterpoint" with Roger High. In his own words, he is "Hard up, fed up and looking forward to the next Grant cheque."

B. A. Heap (3rd year Civil Eng.). Went into the library ten weeks ago, and has only once been seen since—coaching on the river.

This term, as usual, activities have been many and varied, but the highlight of the term was Her Majesty the Queen's visit to the University during the Leeds Centenary Music Festival, when she attended a concert in the Great Hall at the University. Later in the term, the Princess Royal inaugurated the new University organ.

On the less serious side, there was the Engineers' march down to the City Station to collect their annual barrel of ale, and the much publicised General Union Meeting held to decide whether female students should be allowed to wear slacks in the Union building. Needless to say, they had their own way in the end.

We wish the School every success for 1959, and assure it of our moral support at all its functions. Yours sincerely,

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