THE PETERITE Vol. LIII
FEBRUARY, 1961
No. 356
EDITORIAL The start of the Easter term brings with it the traditional General Knowledge Paper, a certain source of smug satisfaction to the very few, frustration to many and sheer disbelief to the majority. After being subjected to this annual ordeal, these latter may well ask 'What is General Knowledge?' The practice in most such papers of sub-division into a number of different subjects would seem to indicate that there is little knowledge that can justifiably be called `general'—that is, not related to any specific subject. Such household words, for instance, as 'Wells Fargo', 'Perry Como', 'Dock Green' and 'Ward 10' may understandably be regarded as gibberish by the one in four not yet under the spell of the 'goggle-box', just as the anti-blood sports fanatic may rightly claim that 'scrum', 'line-out', 'stand-off' and 'hooker' are expressions from a very specialist vocabulary. It would perhaps be fair to define General Knowledge as 'Knowledge of the world about us' in the very widest sense : it can thereby cover the encyclopaedic knowledge of those gentlemen, who entertain and astound us on the wireless with their uncannily accurate information about the social habits of the Amerindians or the intricate matrimonial relationships of the House of Tudor or the plot of the most obscure Victorian novel, and, at the other end of the scale, those of us who have a nodding acquaintance with the better known composers, authors and artists, a vague idea of geography and an even vaguer one of history—in other words, the 'I know that but I can't just think of it' class. We pass naturally from the definition of General Knowledge to its purpose. Much ill-deserved scorn is poured by the ignorant on those who make a practice of collecting—and remembering—odd disconnected snippets of information; and it is, of course, true that such knowledge on its own is of very superficial value, but the possessor of an impressive fund of general knowledge is usually one who takes a lively interest in all aspects of life, not only in his or her own narrow little sphere—one who reads books and papers avidly, regards it as important to know how he is governed and who runs the country in which he lives, feels he should know something about the other few thousand million people who inhabit the same planet, one who, in fact, considers that all knowledge is of value and that none should be despiseed. 1
CONTENTS PAGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 17 18 18 20 20 21 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 40 42 43 43 44 45 54
Editorial ... ... Obituary School News The Postcard The Appeal School Officers Valete Salvete House Notes School Play Careers ... Chapel Choir Curia Debating Society Music Society Organ Society ... Modern Languages Society Foreign Contacts .. Russian Society ... Theological Society Science Societies ... Ornithological Society Young Farmers' Club Film Society British Ship Adoption Society Scouts Rugger Squash Shooting Fencing Clive Lewis Cup Cricket Fixtures, 1961 O.P. News ... Notices ILLUSTRATION
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Frontispiece Plan of School
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SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL"
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The Scandalmongers. Sir Peter and Lady Teazle. The Drinking Scene.
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Just before the final curtain.
(5) (6)
The Cast. Stage-struck Stagehands.
Although it would not be true to say that the possession of a wide general knowledge is sufficient for a complete education, yet it is becoming more and more apparent that no one can consider himself well educated unless his knowledge embraces a far wider sphere than his own narrow specialty; and herein lies the value of General Knowledge tests, for they serve to remind us of our own shortcomings and perhaps encourage us to seek after real knowledge instead of mere sensation.
OBITUARY D. W. ROY, M.B., B.Ch., F.R.C.S., F.R.C.O.G. D. W. Roy was one of five brothers who were at St. Peter's during the last decade of the nineteenth century. He entered the School in 1893. The following obituary appeared in the British Medical Journal:— "Mr. D. W. Roy, consulting obstetric surgeon to St. George's
Hospital, died at York on November 9, aged 79. "Donald Whatley Roy was born at Appleton Roebuck, Yorkshire, on May 22, 1881, the son of the Rev. James Roy. From St. Peter's School he went on to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where he was an Exhibitioner and Scholar. Having taken first-class honours in both parts of the Natural Sciences Tripos, he won a university scholarship to St. George's Hospital, London. He qualified in 1906, winning the Brodie prize for clinical surgery, graduated M.B., B.Ch. in 1907, and took the F.R.C.S. in 1909. After qualification he held a notable series of resident hospital appointments, being house-physician, housesurgeon, and obstetric registrar and tutor at St. George's, housephysician and registrar at the General Lying-in Hospital and Samaritan Free Hospital, and senior resident medical officer at the Royal Free Hospital. "During the early part of the first world war he served in the Grand Fleet as a surgeon in the R.N.V.R. and from 1917 to 1918 he was a temporary major in the R.A.M.C., serving with a surgical division at the Northampton War Hospital. "Joining the staff of St. George's Hospital in 1919 as assistant obstetric surgeon, he became in the course of years consulting obstetric surgeon to the hospital, physician to the General Lying-in Hospital, and surgeon to the Samaritan Hospital for Women, and he was also in private practice. He was a member of the Board of Advanced Studies of London University, to which he was senior examiner in obstetrics and gynaecology, and he also examined for Cambridge University, the Society of Apothecaries, and the Conjoint Board. He was elected a Foundation Fellow of the Royal College of Gynaecology in 1929. Having been secretary and vice-president of the Section of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Royal Society of Medicine, he was
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vice-president of the corresponding Section at the Annual Meeting of the British Medical Association in Eastbourne in 1931. "Mr. Roy, who retired from active practice some years ago, is survived by his widow, two sons, and one daughter. "Ma. C. M. GwiLum writes : Dr. Roy retired in 1938. I worked under him as resident and registrar from 1923. During the whole of that time he was handicapped by severe illness, which he faced with great fortitude. Perhaps it was the background of the Yorkshire vicarage—all his life was devotion to duty and extreme conscientious care. In spite of his physical disabilities, time, work, and fatigue did not matter. Naturally his patients were devoted to him, for he would make it his personal business to do for them things which others left to their juniors. He had a quick, shrewd, intelligent mind and a sense of humour which, in spite of everything, insisted on breaking through. His Cambridge academic record was first class and in obstetrics and gynaecology he was in many things far ahead of his time. His understanding of the anatomy of prolapse and his technique of breech delivery were modern. He devoted much time to teaching. Only the misfortune of ill-health prevented him making a great mark in our specialty."
SCHOOL NEWS We congratulate the following on their awards at Oxford and Cambridge :J. G. Fairclough—Major Scholarship in Classics at St. John's College, Oxford. L. K. Vaigo—Major Scholarship (Graystone Scholarship) in Natural Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge. R. J. Hawkins—Minor Scholarship in Classics at Keble College, Oxford. J. A. Franklin—Minor Scholarship in Natural Sciences at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
* * * We congratulate Mr. Willstrop on his marriage to Miss Dorothea Margaret Baxter, daughter of Mr. W. and the late Mrs. Baxter of Acomb, York.
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At the end of the Summer Term Mr. Craven, who had been Housemaster of Queen's since its inception, gave up his Housemastership. He has been succeeded by Mr. Holbeche.
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The first School Play in the Memorial Hall was performed on 15th, 16th and 17th December It was Sheridan's "School for Scandal" and a criticism appears later in the magazine. 3
No. 29 Clifton has now been established as a Music School, thus releasing the old Music Room for the use of Queen's. * * * During the summer holidays a new central heating system with an oil-fired boiler was installed in the main school building. After one or two minor teething troubles, the system has worked most efficiently, maintaining a very comfortable temperature in the whole block. * * * As a result of a rather pathetic complaint from an Old Peterite, who brought his son for his first term in September and found that the geography of the School had completely changed since his day, we are publishing an up-to-date map of all the School buildings. This should be a subject for interesting comparison for Old Boys who have not visited the School recently. * * * The Annual School Dance was held in The Memorial Hall on 12th January. The proceeds, in aid of the Appeal Fund, amounted to £750, of which approximately £230 were raised by a Tombola, to which parents and friends contributed most generously. A Boys' Dance on the following evening raised £30.
THE POSTCARD Great interest and curiosity were aroused early in December when
a postcard was delivered at the School with the ordinary mail
apparently from the Mount Everest Expedition of 1924. It was addressed to W. Jackson, who was a boy at the School in 1924 but was killed in the war, and the two postmarks were "Calcutta 1924" and "Leeds 1960". On consulting back numbers of The Peterite it was discovered that boys had been invited to send their name and address to the expedition headquarters in London, if they wished to receive a message bearing the special stamp of the expedition sent from the actual slopes of the mountain. The question now arose whether this card had actually taken 36 years to reach its destination or had been delivered at the right time and since mislaid and reposted by some helpful finder. When the story appeared in the Yorkshire Post the less romantic of the two solutions was soon provided by Mr. C. R. Yeomans, 0.P., who claimed the postcard as his property. He had been at School with Jackson and had been given the Everest postcard by him soon after it arrived in 1924; it had been in his possession until very recently, when he dispatched it with a number of other papers to a friend in the south; this parcel had disintegrated in the post and the card had been lost, only to be delivered for the second time at its original address. The Post Office would have been given an interesting task if the School had simply endorsed the card "Not known at this address. Return to sender." But it was much more prosaically returned to Mr. Yeomans.
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THE APPEAL Thirteenth General List of Subscribers (to 1st January, 1961) SINGLE DONATIONS BY OLD PETERITES FOR MEMORIAL HALL
£
BY OTHERS
French, Mrs. L. Hawkins, Mrs. I. Meaby, Miss P. Pace, G. G. ... Smith, Mrs. F. Warrilow, Miss I.
s. d.
2 0 5 5 320 0 2 2 4 11 3 3 2 0
Chilman, K. G. Cutforth, G. E. Gill, J., Executors of Hall, P. N. B. Hollander, C. Hunter, 0. ... Judge, H. W. McDermid, N. Sproulle, M. I. H. Trimmer, C. D. Wilson, A. G.
0 0 0 0 6 0
0
1
1
14 15 0 10 10
0 0 0 0
£366
6
6
s. d. 1 0 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 29 10 0 10 0 0 5 5 0
...
...
... ... L.
£52
1
0
COVENANT SUBSCRIPTIONS BY OLD PETERITES FOR MEMORIAL HALL
Annual Cash Payment.
2 5
Dalkin, W. R. ... Gregory, V. B.
£7
s. d. 2 0 5 0 7
0
BY OTHERS
Annual Cash Payment.
s. d. 1 11 6
Gow, R. B. SUMMARY SINGLE DONATIONS
Carried forward from previous lists ... By Old Peterites for Memorial Hall ... By Others
Gross Yield at present rate of tax.
24 60 £84
s. d. 0 8 5 46
0
Gross Yield at present rate of tax.
s. d. 18 0 6
s. d. ... 8,390 9 10 366 6 6 ... 52 1 0 ... £8,808 17 4
5
£
COVENANT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Net Annual Payments. s. d. Carried forward from previous lists ... By Old Peterites 7 7 0 By Others 1 11 6
8 18
6
Gross Yield. £ s. d. ... ... 28,754 3. 4 6 0 18 0 6 102
Total—Single Donations and Seven-year Covenants (at present rate of tax) ...
6
s. d.
2
0
102
6
6
£28,856
8
6
£37,665
5 10
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MEMORIAL HALL BUILDERS We publish a supplementary list of Old Peterites who have responded to the President's Appeal in respect of the extensions to Big Hall to form the Memorial Hall. Cutforth, G. E. Gill, J., Executors of. Hall, P. N. B.
Hollander, C. Hunter, 0. Judge, H. W.
Trimmer, C. D. Wilson, A. G.
SCHOOL OFFICERS Christmas Term, 1960 SCHOOL MONITORS :
D. L. BROWN (Head of The Rise) F. I. WATSON (Head of School House) Head of Temple: M. W. WOODRUFF Head of The Manor: I. T. PARKIN Head of The Grove: J. C. G. WHEELER Head of Queen's: R. J. HAWKINS Chapel Monitor: T. D. F. ANDERSON C. J. HEMSLEY M. G. STAVELEY T. E. H. SMART
HEAD OF THE SCHOOL:
VICE-HEAD OF THE SCHOOL :
HOUSE MONITORS
:
The Grove: U. A. ALEXANDER, R. G. BRUCE, J. P. R. HARRIS,
C. HENWOOD, W. E. JONES, C. J. TERRITT.
The Manor: R. L. BYWATER, F. J. A. HEWITT, M. McCALLUM, J. D. A.
PLATTS, P. H. SYKES.
Queen's: J. R. ANFIELD, J. G. FAIRCLOUGH, J. M. PICKARD, J. A.
SHOUKSMITH, D. J. WIGHTMAN.
The Rise: T. P. N. FAWCETT, J. A. FRANKLIN, I. KIRKUS, J. M.
PATTINSON, A. C. ROBSON.
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School House: G. W. A. R. ALDERSON, P. COLLINS, M. J. FRENCH, C. W. A. GROUNDWATER, G. P. ROBINSON, D. A. TAYLOR. Temple: J. C. BRISBY, A. M. HEADLAM, I. T. HUNTER, A. M. ROBSON, L. K. VAIGO. Captain of Rugger: F. J. A. HEWITT Captain of Cricket: M. W. WOODRUFF Captain of Hockey: M. W. WOODRUFF Captain of Boats: R. L. BYWATER Captain of Shooting: P. G. HUMPHERSON Captain of Athletics: J. C. G. WHEELER Captain of Fencing: C. L. BROWN Captain of Squash: G. W. A. R. ALDERSON Captain of Chess: G. GILDENER
VALETE SUMMER TERM, 1960 QUEEN'S J. W. Beckett. 1956-60. V Mod. "0" Level, 1960 (3). 3rd XV, 1959. 1st Class Senior Scout. W. R. Bytheway. 1953-60. U.VI. "0" Level, 1957 (8), 1959 (1). "A" Level, 1959 (Maths. and Higher Maths., Geography), 1960 (Maths. and Higher Maths., Economics). House Cross-country. House 2nd IV. 1st Class Scout, P.L. Orchestra Librarian and Member of Music Society Committee, 1959-60. P. Johnson. 1956-60. VB. "0" Level, 1959 (2), 1960 (3). House Rugger. Leading Cadet. N.C.O. Cadre. Silver Bugler. Marksman. E. White. 1956-60. Trans. B. Milner-White Scholarship. "0" Level, 1959 (5). Senior Scout. Secretary, Art Society, 1959-60. CHRISTMAS TERM, 1960 THE GROVE D. C. D. Rees. 1955-60. Trans.B. "0" Level, 1960 (4). Senior House Cricket. House Athletics. Royal Life Saving Society, Bronze Medallion. Cadet, Signals Section. THE MANOR R. E. B. Stark. 1957-60. VB. "0" Level, 1960 (3). Junior House XV. Storeman i/c Signals Store. 1st Class Shot. Committee, Young Farmers' Club. QUEEN'S J. G. Fairclough. 1950-60. U.VIA. House Monitor. Major Scholarship in Classics to St. John's College, Oxford. State Scholarship, 1960. "0" Level, 1957 (9), 1960 (2). "A" Level, 1959 (Latin, Greek, Ancient History), 1960 (Latin (distinction), Greek (distinction), Ancient History (distinction)). Sgt. i/c Basic Section. 2nd Class Shot. Assistant Editor of "The Peterite". 1950-60. U.VIA. School Monitor. Head of Queen's. R. J. Hawkins Exhibition in Classics to Keble College, Oxford. State Scholarship, 1960. "0" Level, 1957 (9), 1960 (2). "A" Level, 1959 (Latin, Greek, Ancient History, 1960 (Latin (distinction), Greek (distinction), Ancient History). 2nd XV, 1960. 2nd VIII, 1960, Colours. School Athletics Team, 1960. Goodburn Cup, 1960. House Colours. P.O. 2 i/c Basic Section. 1st Class Shot. Debating Society Committee, 1960. Curia. W. T. Wood. Entered 1960. Sh.B.
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THE RISE J. A. Franklin. 1955-60. U.VID. House Monitor. Entrance Scholarship (Wolstenholme), 1956. State Scholarship, 1959. Minor Scholarship in Natural Sciences to Emmanuel College, Cambridge. "0" Level, 1957 (9), 1959 (2), 1960 (1). "A" Level, 1959 (Physics (distinction), Chemistry (distinction), Maths. and Higher Maths.). House 1st IV. House Swimming, 1956-57-58-60. House Athletics, 1957. Junior House Rugger, 1956-57. Secretary to the Boat Club. Petty Officer. Boat Rating. 2 i/c R.N. Section. 1st Class Shot. Quartermaster Course. Science Society, Secretary, 1959-60. Curia. Library Monitor. Member of Film Location Committee. C. J. Hemsley. 1955-60. U.VID. School Monitor. "0" Level, 1957 (9), 1959 (2). "A" Level, 1959 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths. for Science), 1960 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths. for Science (distinction)). 1st XI, 1959-60. 1st XI Hockey, 1959-60. Intermediate Shooting Medal, 1956. Senior House Rugger, 1958-59-60. House Athletics, 1958-59-60. House Crosscountry, 1960. House Tennis, 1959-60. House Colours. Sgt. i/c R.A. Detachment. Chapel Committee. Senior Science Society Committee. Curia. J. M. D. Kirk. 1957-60. Trans.B. "0" Level, 1960 (5). 1st XV, 1959-60 (Vice-Captain, Cap). Senior Colts Cricket, 1959. A.B. (Naval Section). Marksman. SCHOOL HOUSE W. H. McBryde. 1958-60. Trans.B. "0" Level, 1960 (8). Cadet, Signals Section. F. I. Watson. 1954-60. U.VI. Vice-Head of School. Head of House. West Riding Exhibition. "0" Level, 1957 (8). "A" Level, 1959 (English, French and German), 1960 (French (distinction), German). House XI. 2nd House IV. Sgt. (R.A.F.) i/c Civil Defence Section. R.A.F. Proficiency. Marksman. Curia, 1959-60. Secretary, 1960. Secretary of Modern Languages Society. Chairman of Russian Society. Drama Group Casting Committee. Photographic Society Committee. Film Society Location Committee. Library Monitor. Editorial Committee of "Oasis", 1958-60.
SALVETE THE GROVE J. M. W. Bennitt, J. F. Brown, I. M. Crombie, P. R. J. Hoskinson, J. G. Key, C. J. Newby, M. J. Oxley, R. A. Reed, J. M. Winn. THE MANOR F. S. Boddy, I. L. Boyd, P. W. Brown, J. E. Clark, T. J. Haggie, K. A. Moffatt, K. H. Murray, P. F. Nettleton, W. R. Pickersgill, J. Robinson, P. R. Scholefield, R. G. Steel, M. N. Webster, A. J. Wilson, A. Youle. QUEEN'S R. M. Aspinall, B. J. Atkinson, A. P. Benn, C. W. Birch, D. A. Burnell, P. M. Darley, C. J. M. Duckworth, N. J. Hancock, T. C. C. Harris, D. Hunt, B. Lumley-Holmes, T. C. Mitchell, M. R. Rae, M. Senior, H. M. Shaftoe, G. A. Willstrop, P. W. Wood, W. T. Wood. THE RISE M. Bamforth, S. Croft-Baker, M. P. Crossley, J. A. Eatough, J. N. J. Grisdale, R. D. Harding, A. M. Hedley, F. R. G. Hutchinson, T. J. Newhouse, R. W. Oliver, J. R. Platts. SCHOOL HOUSE A. C. Charlesworth, J. R. Coles, G. F. Eastough, G. M. Foster, T. D. Head, D. E. Hudson, H. J. R. Hyde, P. S. Marsden, D. J. Mutch, J. T. Norbury, J. E. Perks, R. D. S. Pilcher, D. E. Rowbottom, P. F. A. Shearsmith, N. J. Smith, A. T. W. Sproulle, R. A. Stevens, R. B. Tonkinson, M. A. Town, T. A. N. Wilson. TEMPLE J. A. F. Bilsbrough, M. G. Day, J. M. Fry, C. G. Goodlock, Q. C. M. H. Jarvis, K. D. Lockwood, J. D. Martin, J. R. Pullman, D. M. Raymond, I. B. Robertson, J. H. Russell, C. Ryan, J. R. Stapleton, D. W. Tidy, B. J. Watson, J. G. H. Wright.
HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE At the beginning of this term we lost Mr. N. J. Dunstan, who had been with us for a year, and we all wish him well in the future. In his place as resident Assistant Housemaster our welcome is extended to Mr. J. F. Hayes. U. A. Alexander, R. G. Bruce, C. Henwood and C. J. Territt were appointed House Monitors, while J. C. G. Wheeler, J. P. R. Harris and W. E. Jones remain at the helm from last year. We also welcome nine Juniors to The Grove. We all noticed with pleasure the re-decoration and extensions which have been made during the summer holidays in No. 18, giving us an extra Common Room and dormitory, while on this side of the road we have a new linen room which holds its own in the School. Although our successes on the Rugger field were short-lived as far as House matches go, we had 14 representatives in School teams. In the Junior Long Run event we quietly fancied our chances, but did not set ourselves a high enough standard, and only R. J. D. Wilson (3rd) fulfilled the promise we always expected of him. C.G:F. seems to have become our forte, however, for this term we added the Dronfield Trophy to our three cups already on the shelf. We note that School House have not yet relinquished the trophy to us ! Members of The Grove took part both behind and in front of the scenes at the successful performances of the School play, when C. J. Territt, C. G. Evans, P. W. Quickfall and R. J. D. Wilson were among the cast. D. C. D. Rees is our only leaver this term, and we wish him all the best in whatever paths of life he chooses. Once again we thank Mr. and Mrs. Harding for their hospitality at the House proms, which we hope will continue to flourish.
THE MANOR We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Pease as an Assistant Housemaster; his enthusiasm and knowledge of Rugger have already proved very valuable. We had to be content with sharing the Senior Rugger Cup after a very hard and even game with School House. Hewitt proved himself a very keen and able Captain, and McCallum and Lewis were awarded House Colours and Junior House Colours respectively. With three leading parts and a near-monopoly back-stage the House contributed fully to the successful School Play. Bywater is to be congratulated both on his performance in the play and on his appointment as School Captain of Boats. The Discussion Group met three times and two House Proms were held support for both these :
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ventures is so far disappointingly small, but we are very grateful to those who make the effort to run such valuable House activities. A successful Table Tennis Tournament was organised, run and won by Pearson after a very well-fought final with Nettleton. Pearson was only just prevented from carrying off the double by R. A. Wood, who defeated him in the final of the Chess Tournament. Mrs. Smith, for many years the Matron in No. 2, has left this term and she was presented with a travelling clock in recognition of her much appreciated work. Stark has also left and we wish him success in his career.
QUEEN'S This term we welcomed Mr. Holbeche as our new Housemaster. His lively influence quickly made itself felt in the House's many activities, not least on the touch-line. We hope his stay with the House will be long and prosperous. The term has been very successful in all respects, but it came as something of a surprise to learn that at the end of it we were leading by two points in the Oxford Cup. With only one member in the 1st XV and two in the 2nd, it was perhaps not surprising that the Senior Rugger team lost in the first round to The Grove. But our talent lay mostly in the younger players, and we are proud to record that the House won the Junior Cup, the first Rugger trophy we have ever obtained. A very powerful pack under Cossins' inspiring leadership, together with the skill of Jesper, the captain, carried the team through its three rounds, nearly always with a comfortable margin. Daniel, Cloughton and Slade were awarded their Junior House Colours. The Junior athletes showed their ability again in the new Junior Long Run. Seymour's stamina and enthusiasm combined to make him the first individual winner of the race, and in recognition of this he was awarded his Junior House Colours. The team as a whole did well to come second to Temple with a very good lead over their nearest opponents. In Chess, too, it was Temple who defeated us in the final. Queen's continues to play a prominent part in the School Societies, and the House Societies are also flourishing. The Antiquities Society held five meetings, all of which were very well attended. Perhaps the most notable was one which was open to the whole School, when a film on Historic York, taken by Mr. Saville, was shown. The Discussion Group, Areopagus, had a very good term; the system of electing a chairman for each meeting produced visiting speakers on a wide variety of topics, namely Punishment, Crime and Criminals, Psychology and Kenya. The House Junior Debating Society was restored and proved very popular among younger members of the House. 10
Amidst the wealth of other activities, mention must not be omitted of the largest of our eight trophies, the Work Cup, which came to us at the beginning of the term. Our present position this year of second in the junior forms and first in the senior, suggests that this cup may well be retained for a second year. A good lead has been established for the Seniors by the splendid achievements of Fairclough and Hawkins in gaining an Open Scholarship and an Open Exhibition in Classics to St. John's and Keble College, Oxford, respectively.
THE RISE With the dawn of the new school year we welcomed Mr. Wilson as Assistant Housemaster, and were sure that the House would benefit from his many and varied interests. Kirkus, Fawcett, T. P. N., Pattinson and Robson, A. C., sported multi-coloured jackets for the first time. The air raid shelter became The Rise "property", and was used as a Games Room, with activities ranging from shove ha'penny to table tennis. Poynor, as Chairman of the Games Room Committee, organised billiards and table tennis competitions, the winners to play each other at darts for the "jackpot". Despite the weather, Kirk drove his two House Rugger teams to a peak of fitness. A 9-0 defeat by a star-studded Manor team in the Senior semi-final was compensated for to some extent by a place in the Junior final, which was convincingly won by Queen's. Nevertheless, such a fine spirit was shown by both teams that Kirk was awarded Senior House Colours, and Fawcett, H. G. N., Newhouse, J. L., and Shepherd Junior honours. Kirkus trained a team for the new Junior Long Run, in which Eatough did well to gain fourth place; the team, a very young one, came 5th. From time to time almost half the House attended the morning readings of The Rise Discussion Group, led now by Parker, C. J. Evening meetings were addressed by Mr. W. N. Richards (the founder of the Group), Rev. John Robson and Mr. Curnmin. We thank all these for setting alight much fruitful discussion. The Model Railway Club, under King's guidance, established a Dublo and Triang track in its usual development area, and a House controller added to its assets. The "numbers" came and went, and the "Home" reminded us that Hemsley and Franklin were leaving to take up temporary appointments before going to university; at the end of the holidays we learned that Kirk was leaving to enter the Fleet Air Arm. We thank them most heartily for their service to the House over the years, and we were delighted to hear that Franklin had gained a Minor Scholarship at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and that Hemsley had obtained a place at Trinity College, Oxford. A long and wet term was generally enjoyed by all; and the sense of responsibility shown by the Seniors made it a profitable period.
SCHOOL HOUSE We welcome Mr. Gailey to the House and to our dormitory annexe at No. 8 St. Peter's Grove. In company with some of the huge gaggle of Juniors he has already been most helpful in the redecoration and re-fitting of the Hobbies Room, which must now, surely, be the best in the School. The help of several parents in this respect has also been greatly appreciated, and it is pleasant to put on record that the Hobbies Room has been used to full capacity at all possible times of the day. "No. 8", in the second term of commission by the House, is proving very popular with the Senior members, and much use has been made of the Kitchen and Common Room there in the evenings. School House is the only House which can now offer its Head of House a private bed-sitter. The Ecclesia, the House's Society for Seniors and Monitors, continues and we have had several successful meetings this term. The
House Proms, too, are well attended and, organised by Alderson, have enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Howat.
This term there has been a Friday Evening Discussion Group for Intermediates in Mr. Howat's room, and this has proved a very popular innovation and many interesting topical subjects have been discussed. Also, Collins has started an extremely enthusiastic Debating Society for Junior Middles and Juniors, and this will prove to be an admirable training ground for the School Debating Society. The Senior House Rugger team played with a wonderful spirit and determination. Although not at full strength, both Collins and Sutcliffe being incapacitated, the team beat The Grove comfortably and, in the final, when Groundwater, too, was unable to play, they had a most enjoyable hard-fought struggle with The Manor, which ended in a draw. We were happy to share the cup with The Manor. Much credit must go to Robinson for training and leading his team to this success. In recognition of his services to the sport of the House, Groundwater was awarded his House Colours. We also congratulate Hodgson, Routledge and West on the award of their Junior House Colours. This term we say goodbye regretfully to F. I. Watson and W. H. McBryde. McBryde leaves earlier than he should, but the pressing claims of being articled to a solicitor were his very sound reasons for not staying longer. F. I. Watson, who has broken into his seventh year at St. Peter's, has been an excellent Head of House and has set the tone for the whole year. He has been a confident and thoughtful Monitor and his departure will be regretted by the whole House, who wish him the best of luck in his future life. 12
TEMPLE Room X, previously famous for its quiet sitouts, succumbed this term to the noise and bustle of Junior Middles and Juniors, and gave up its walls to British Railways. With this extra accommodation easing our overcrowding, we set about the new school year with grim determination. Our Senior Rugger team provided the shock of the year by holding The Manor, the favourites, until the dying seconds. For their services to the House in general and for their part in the Senior House match in particular, we congratulate Vaigo, Brisby, Humpherson and Gildener on the award of their Senior House Colours. Our Junior Rugger team did not fare so well, losing to a strong team from Queen's. Woolley, Raine and P. N. Abel received their Junior House Colours for their part in both Senior and Junior House matches. The intellectual tastes of the Junior part of the House have been catered for by the formation this term of a Junior Debating Group, "The Conventus". The Silver Knight returned to us this year, and our Chess team are to be congratulated on beating a strong Queen's team in the final. To conclude a successful term, we ran away with the Junior Long Run, which was held for the first time this year. Robertson was awarded his Junior House Colours for coming second in this event.
THE SCHOOL PLAY "THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL" Within a minute we were in the world that the "School for Scandal" inhabited where, at the flick of a tongue, matches could be broken off, infidelity imputed, elopements forced, sons disinherited and daughters confined, maintained or divorced. Here was a play after the producer's heart, but what of us, the audience? For Sheridan's "The School for Scandal" was the play chosen for the first production in the new Memorial Hall, which now provides a permanent stage, lighting system and dressing rooms. The experience proved to be a salutary lesson for us as well as the actors. No major production has been done at St. Peter's for the last two years and only one boy in this production had ever taken part in one before. "The School for Scandal" provides ample opportunity for the blooding of inexperienced actors with its five major parts and its many character roles of scandal-mongers, fops, cynics, singing drunkards and Jewish money-lenders. One merit of this production was that nobody bestrode the rest and all were adroitly welded together.
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In deeper perspective, the play was a lesson for the audience. Today we see many problem plays with their gallery of neurotic characters, so that we run the risk of forgetting that form counts in drama. Characters may be interesting but never should be so at the expense of plot. Both should come together snugly and comfortably to produce a whole in which scene uncoils from scene, leading to a climax demanded by events as well as implicit in character. Of this art Sheridan provides a sound example and Mr. Holbeche successfully revealed it to us in all its shapeliness for our pleasure and instruction. After a faltering start, for which Sheridan is as much to be blamed as anybody, the production achieved a striking crescendo in Act II with two scenes, one, irate between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle, the other boisterous in its carousing and auction of the pictures. Here St. Peter's were on sure ground. Then, after the fun and grace of the screen scene, the play moved on to its genial and happy ending. We will never know exactly what went on behind and above stage but we do know that the production was helped considerably by the slickness and coolness of the scene-shifters, so rounded up by their manager, Mr. Gailey, that the maximum time for a scene change was 75 seconds. I was less happy about diction and movement. Often there was a failure to deliver lines naturally, as if the speaker were overconscious that he had an elegant line to speak. On the other hand, while an eighteenth century comedy of manners calls for foppery and frippery in its histrionics, yet here such movements were perhaps over-emphasised and often lacking in elegance. Sir Peter's soliloquy in front of the curtains might have proved more arresting, if it had been delivered standing still. Nor were the actors helped by their make-up. Territt's alone was credible and creditable; that of the rest in general tended to be too thick and heavily lined. Also the widow Ochre who 'when she has finished her face joins it on so badly to her neck that she looks like a mended statue' had been forgotten by some members of the cast. Of the major parts P. C. N. Brown gave the most consistent performance as Lady Teazle, in a role by whose casting the play stands to gain. He evolved a performance that went beneath the surface and thus was always in character and sustained it even when he was not speaking. From Lady Teazle's first entrance, with eyes sparkling and parcels from the boutique, we felt her hold over Sir Peter. She listened and reacted to what the others had to say, which in turn made her own lines more natural and meaningful. At the same time she invested them with sweet mischief and not venom, enabling us to accept her recantation at the end of the play. Brown was adequately supported by J. W. Lowe as Sir Peter Teazle. Here again was a good attempt to enter into the part and he displayed both a sense of timing and genuine emotion in the divorce scene.
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Second to Brown's performance was P. J. H. Mann's Rowley. He showed an acute observation of stance and facial gesture and his voice always sounded dignified, warm and varied. It was a good, consistent, well thought out performance. Of the Surface brothers, R. L. Bywater made a good attempt at the most difficult part in the play, Joseph, "the man of sentiment". At times he was too likeable and not sufficiently cold for this smooth hypocrite, but he improved as the play progressed. As his profligate brother with an Irish sounding heart of gold, C. J. Territt knew what he was doing and took us with him most of the time. He must learn to cure his gait and avoid walking like a Marx brother whose horse has just been shot from under him. D. K. Hirst's performance of Lady Sneerwell was misconceived. There was never enough hate, never enough strength. Here was no poisonous and evil character but a highkicking pantomime dame with only the boots missing. He gave a good performance but the wrong one. R. A. Spencer's Mrs. Candour was better and showed assurance, whilst for a man making fortunes in India, F. I. Watson was too weak. R. H. Grayson as Sir Benjamin Backbite produced an almost perfect performance as an affected dandy. His lisping of "w"s for "r"s was a happy touch, particularly in his line "they fought before they left the room". J. M. Pickard's Crabtree went slightly wrong in that he tended to reduce his role to a self-parody. This fault was evident in his relation of the story of the Nova Scotia sheep that had twins. To finish the catalogue, A. H. Baker contrived to look fresh and innocent as Maria, J. R. Rowbottom was in excellent voice and J. F. Williams gave a sound and pleasing performance as Moses. To them and their producer's credit all those characters convinced us that the play was no museum piece, entertaining us with a topic that is perennially exciting, scandal. The furniture and the set designed by John Gaastra, with two glorious pictures, caught the beauty and elegance of the eighteenth century. Sometimes the central doors were too dominant and made the settings for each scene a trifle monotonous but on the whole they provided a fitting background for the entrances and exits of the "School for Scandal". The set could have been helped by variety in the lighting, which perpetually bathed the stage in a uniform white light, casting some ugly shadows. The atmosphere of the play was sustained by the incidental music, although it was not nearly as jolly as it could have been. There was some mature technique in the horn playing of P. Hunt. All in all, the play gave us a worthwhile evening, being a worthy successor to the productions of Leslie Burgess and providing golden auguries for the future. J.F.H. 15
"THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL" CHARACTERS
Sir Peter Teazle Lady Teazle Joseph Surface, a man of sentiment Charles Surface, his younger brother Sir Oliver Surface, rich uncle to the brothers Maria, Sir Peter's ward, in love with Charles Rowley, an old family friend of the Surfaces Lady Sneerwell Mrs. Candour 1 Scandalmongers Crabtree Sir Benjamin Backbite Snake, employed by Lady Sneerwell to spread scandal Moses, a money-lender Careless Sir Harry Bumper rC harles's drinking-companions 1 A Gentleman Trip, valet to Charles Sir Peter Teazle's servant Lady Sneerwell's servant Joseph Surface's servant
J. W. Lowe P. C. N. Brown R. L. Bywater C. J. Territt F. I. Watson A. H. Baker P. J. H. Mann D. K. Hirst R. A. Spencer J. M. Pickard R. H. Grayson T. E. H. Smart J. F. Williams I. Kirkus M. J. Poynor C. G. Evans J. R. Rowbottom P. W. Quickfall R. J. D. Wilson M. R. Wroe
The settings designed and executed by J. N. Gaastra, D. R. Gailey and R. Hawkins, assisted by several of the following scene-shifters : —R. H. Barker, J. T. Bradshaw, A. P. Bramworth, S. R. Hutchinson, W. E. Jones, J. D. Lightfoot, D. L. Marshall, I. T. Parkin, R. S. Peat, J. D. A. Platts, D. H. Rhodes, P. H. Sykes, N. P. Thornton. Make-up by Mrs. R. C. T. Hall, assisted by Mrs. B. H. Holbeche and Mrs. N. J. Dunstan. Wardrobe Mistress : Miss M. Banks. Prompter : J. M. B. Frank. Lighting by D. C. Shubrook. Portraits in Gallery Scene painted by J. N. Gaastra. Satin Screen made by Miss Banks and R. Hawkins. Incidental Music specially arranged by Mr. F. Waine and I. T. Hunter. Orchestra: Violin I: J. C. Brisby (Leader), A. J. Bytheway. Violin II : A. J. D. Foster, R. P. Shouksmith. Violoncello : Mr. D. S. Mair, J. C. Powell. Clarinet: A. Hardman. French Horn : P. Hunt. Percussion : M. A. Clegg. Continuo : I. T. Hunter. Conductor : J. R. Anfield. The play was produced by Mr. B. H. Holbeche, assisted by Mr. R. J. Wilson.
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CAREERS The Easter holidays seem to be the most popular time for the large number of careers courses for Public Schoolboys, and this year there will be the usual wide variety of Short Works Courses. Details about these should be in the Careers Room by the end of January. Two other courses are probably not so well known. The first is the Ashridge Course, to be held this year at Ashridge College from Tuesday, 18th April, until Friday, 21st April. This course is designed mainly for arts boys interested in non-technical careers and the theme of the next course will be "Some Careers in Administration". The second course is entitled "Manchester—An Introduction to Industry", and is to be held from Monday, 10th April, until Saturday, 15th April. The programme is designed to give a picture of manufacturing industry in general, by a combination of lectures, discussions and visits to firms in the Manchester area. Though it is mainly a technical course, openings for non-technical boys will be fully covered. Both courses cost £6, but are extremely good value, because they bring the boys taking part into contact with a very wide range of activities and people, including those in top management. Journalism is a career about which there are many misconceptions, and probably one of the most common is that the only worthwhile openings are in Fleet Street. Recently I met representatives of the Westminster Press, who control a large number of provincial morning, evening and weekly papers, and they were at great pains to stress that a very satisfying career can be made in provincial journalism. The Westminster Press has a very well organised training scheme which each budding journalist joins after he has served six months' probation. When he is fully qualified he is then in a position to move around from paper to paper within the Westminster Press or, of course, he may branch out into some other Group. It is important to realise that it is impossible to become a Fleet Street journalist without prior provincial experience, certain confirmation of the high standard of training in the provincial press. ,
Following this meeting a small party of Senior boys was shown round the offices and works of the "Yorkshire Herald" and "Evening Press". We saw the reporters and sub-editors at work, watched the news coming in on the teleprinters and followed the back page of the day's City edition of the "Press" through from setting-up to the actual newspaper itself. It was a most interesting and impressive visit, and we are very grateful to the Editor-in-Chief for making it possible. K.G.C.
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THE CHAPEL The Services in Chapel followed the normal pattern for the Christmas Term, the outstanding events being the Harvest Thanksgiving on 9th October; the Special Service on Remembrance Sunday, in which we observed the two minutes' silence and the Head of the School placed a wreath on the Memorial Shrine; the Sung Communion on Advent Sunday, which was preceded by a voluntary service of Compline and Preparation for Advent on the previous evening; and the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on the last Sunday of term. This year, for the first time, the Carol Service was relayed to the Memorial Hall, and it was much enjoyed by those who were able to take part in it there. We are very grateful to the three preachers who came to us during the term : the Chaplain of St. Olave's on 18th October, the Dean of York on 30th October, and the Rev. D. V. Hewitt, Master of the Minster Song School, on 6th November. The Head Master preached on the first Sunday of the school year and again on 1 1 th December. Michael Macartney, whose tragic death was recorded in the last "Peterite", is commemorated by a beautifully printed Prayer Book for use in the stall which commemorates Mr. Burgess. We are most grateful to his friends in The Manor for this valuable gift. N.K-W.
THE CHOIR This term brought the annual flood of new members, who were quickly absorbed. The voices of most of last year's trebles had broken, but a few remained to lead the newcomers; some valued tenors and basses had left, but their places were soon filled by willing volunteers. Thus the new Choir eagerly set to work on the term's programme. The one and only event outside the School was the Harvest Thanksgiving in the Minster, in which the Choir participates every year. This came quite early in the term—on 2nd October—and was a very enjoyable experience. Later on we tackled the great anthem "In Exitu Israel"—the first time the Choir has sung it—with a large measure of success, despite many unavoidably cancelled rehearsals. D. Hunt sang the treble solo in "0 for the wings of a dove", by Mendelssohn, on 30th October. The Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei from a setting of the Communion Service, by Vaughan Williams, were sung for the first
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time on 27th November. There was a unison part for the congregation. A complete list of the music sung during the term follows :O come, ye servants of the Lord—Tye. How dear are thy Counsels—Crotch. Thou visitest the Earth—Greene. Evening service in B flat—Stanford (with the School). Praise thou the Lord, 0 my soul—Statham. O for the wings of a dove—Mendelssohn. Sing we merrily—Batten. In Exitu Israel—S. Wesley. Non Nobis Domine—Quilter (with the School). Save us, 0 Lord—Bairstow. Communion Service in D minor—Vaughan Williams (with the School). 0 most merciful—Wood. Rejoice in the Lord alway—Purcell.
The climax of the term and, indeed, of the year, was the Carol Service. Rehearsals started in November and the following carols were sung by the Choir :The Holly and the Ivy. Soloists : J. A. Shouksmith, A. J. Neal, P. S. Marsden, P. R. Scholefield, G. F. Eastaugh, M. N. Webster. A Spotless Rose. Soloist : The Chaplain. In Dulci Jubilo. Soloists : D. Hunt and G. F. Eastough, J. R. Anfield and M. N. Webster, J. A. Shouksmith, A. J. Bytheway. In the Bleak Midwinter. Soloists : D. Hunt and G. F. Eastaugh, J. R. Anfield and M. N.
A. D. Bailey sang the solo first verse of "Once in Royal David's City". It was a wonderfully inspiring service and the Choir enjoyed it as much as anyone. For the first time it was broadcast into the Memorial Hall, so that visitors who were not able to get tickets could at least hear the service. When it was decided to accept the invitation of the Royal School of Church Music to send two trebles to the Choristers' Festival at St. Paul's Cathedral during the Christmas Term, it was known that the choice would be difficult. Rehearsals started three weeks before the end of the Summer Term. At the begenning of the Christmas Term it was obvious that a change had to be made because one of the candidates' voice had cracked in the meantime. In the end A. D. Bailey and J. J. Cooper represented the Choir both at the preliminary rehearsal in Leeds, when the Headquarters' Choir Master expressed himself as very delighted with the Yorkshire trebles, and at the memorable festival itself on 15th October when the great cathedral was filled with a large congregation assembled to hear the fine singing of the massed choirs. The Choir was photographed during rehearsal for "Yorkshire Life Illustrated" and also had a happy task of recording one or two favourite hymns (including "Lord dismiss us with thy blessing") for the performance of "Good-bye, Mr. Chips" at the Theatre Royal. A.J.B. 19
CURIA Six members remained from last year, and when these held a preliminary meeting, T. E. H. Smart was elected Chairman and F. I. Watson Secretary. New members elected during the course of the term were : Bywater, Anderson, Collins, Read, Hemsley, Anfield, Parkin, Wheeler, J. C. G., Parker, C. J., Wilson, D. J., Hirst, Kirkus and Territt. Mr. Hayes read a paper entitled "Why be good ?" at the first meeting. This led from Homer, through Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, to the "Beats" of the twentieth century, and provided, besides some very educative philosophical theories, an interesting introduction to Zen-Buddhism. The second meeting took the form of an evening of artistic creations, following the success of that held in the Summer Term. Whilst some members remained well within the bounds of the fine arts of literature, painting and music, others were more daring; and indeed one optimistic member presented himself as the perfect work of art. A reading of Dylan Thomas's "play for voices", "Under Milk Wood", was organised for the third meeting of the term and was enjoyed by all members. The fourth and fifth meetings of the term were both arranged at the eleventh hour, because of the uncertainty of the play commitments of a number of members. The fourth took the form of a theatre-visit to see Shelagh Delaney's "A Taste of Honey", and the fifth the singing of carols in the newly-acquired Music School. F.I.W.
THE DEBATING SOCIETY The first motion of the new debating year was "This House deplores international sport as it is at present conducted". The proposer, Mr. R. J. Hawkins, compared the Greek idea of sport with the contemporary view. Mr. T. E. H. Smart, opposing, contended that, as the Greeks did not engage in truly international sport, the proposer's speech was irrelevant. Messrs. P. H. Sykes and C. Henwood seconded and the motion was lost. At an extraordinary meeting, held on 6th October, forty-two new members were elected to the Society. The second motion of the term was "This House thinks". The President, Mr. D. L. Brown, seconded by Mr. J. C. Brisby, proposed the motion. After quoting Descartes, the proposer concluded that thought was necessary to full human existence. Opposing the motion, Mr. P. Collins deplored over-thinking which, he considered, resulted solely in gnarling ulcers. He was seconded by Mr. R. L. Bywater. The motion was carried by a large majority. 20
The motion debated at the next meeting was "This House considers dictatorship to be the most efficient form of government". Mr. J. M. Pickard, proposing, listed three possible forms of government and declared that British democracy was so advanced and successful because it was inefficient. Opposing the motion, Mr. C. J. Parker quoted numerous examples to show the faults of dictatorships. Seconders were Messrs. C. J. Territt and M. J. Poynor, and the motion was carried. The last motion of the term to be debated was "This House believes that to obtain peace we must prepare for war." The proposer, Mr. J. W. Lowe, vehemently denounced disarmament, which he thought could lead to war. He was ably seconded by Mr. J. G. Fairclough. Mr. T. D. F. Anderson, opposing, maintained that preparation for war led to war. Mr. I. Kirkus seconded the opposition. The motion was carried by a large majority. The last meeting of the term took the form of "talk yourself out of this" situations and impromptu debates. Messrs. J. M. D. Kirk and R. J. Hawkins successfully found explanations for being discovered in peculiar situations. Mr. J. M. Atkinson was not so fortunate. All these victims were examined by a panel of three. At an extraordinary meeting of the Society held near the end of term a new Constitution was drawn up and will take effect next term. Our thanks are extended to the retiring President, Mr. D. L. T.E.H.S. Brown, for the work he has done for the Society. Mr. D. G. Cummin, Collins, Brisby and myself were invited to take part in a debate at Ampleforth College on 27th November. After being most hospitably entertained by the Head Master, we went into the Upper Library, where Collins and I proposed that "This House considers all those who uphold the policy of Unilateral Disarmament cowards or fools". N. Lorriman and D. T. Havard opposed. On being thrown open to the House, the debate became extremely lively, as the system of questioning speakers was used to the full. At the final count the visitors carried the motion by 77 votes to 27. So ended a most enjoyable evening : our thanks are due to the Head Master of Ampleforth and Bro. Francis Stevenson, O.S.B., for their kind invitation. D.L.B.
THE MUSIC SOCIETY Chairman: MR. F. WAINE. Choral Secretary: W. E. JONES. Secretary: J. R. ANFIELD. Orchestral Secretary: J. C. BRISBY. Gramophone Librarian: J. G. AINLEY. House Representatives: The Grove: J. C. G. WHEELER. The Manor: D. K. HIRST. Queen's: P. HUNT. The Rise: I. Knucus. School House: G. W. A. R. ALDERSON. Temple: I. T. HUNTER. Additional Committee Member: A. HARDMAN.
The great event this term has been the move of the Music Department into 29 Clifton. The centralisation of music teaching, practice, 21
rehearsals, meetings of the Society and concerts has had a most stimulating effect on everybody connected with music. Two meetings of the Society had in mind forthcoming concerts in York, for which they were designed as preparation. One evening Mr. Waine gave an introduction to the Brahma Piano Concerto in B flat which was being played by Julius Katchen at a Lemare concert. J. R. Anfield gave a lecture on Dohnanyi and his music, with special reference to the Variations on a Nursery Theme, which featured in another Lemare concert. T. P. N. Fawcett showed himself to have the right qualities for an informal lecturer, a well-stocked mind and a light-hearted critical approach. His lecture on Gilbert and Sullivan was a model of its kind. Mr. Hayes found the half-hour allotted to him insufficient to do more than skim the surface of Britten's opera "Peter Grimes". Nevertheless, the short introduction he found time for and the musical illustrations he played were sufficient to whet the appetite of many members for another lecture by him on a kindred subject. Hirst's lecture on Chinese music was, like Fawcett's, carefully prepared and well put over. Unlike Fawcett, however, he had chosen a subject so out of the ordinary that in the short time available his audience scarcely had time to acclimatise themselves to the strange idioms and sonorities of the music of this ancient civilisation. Brisby packed enough material into his half-hour with the Junior section to last out a term of lectures. His subject matter was forcefully and wittily presented, and he rounded off his lecture by performing with I. T. Hunter (piano) a violin sonata by Handel. At the final meeting the acoustics of the big music room were more thoroughly tested with chamber music, for which the room of such gracious proportions is admirably suited. Jack Glasby (piano), Ronald Easey (violin), Bernard Roberts (viola) and Helen Procter ('cello) delighted an attentive audience with a series of solo items, culminating in the C minor piano quartet by Faure. The Society was very lucky to be able to call on the services of this enthusiastic quartet—we hope they will come again. F.W.
THE INFORMAL CONCERT OF THE MUSIC SOCIETY A joint meeting of the Music Society was held in the Memorial Hall on 5th November, when an informal concert was given by members of the School. A well-balanced programme had been arranged. The concert began with an orchestral piece appropriate to the night, "Music for the Royal Fireworks", by Handel. A number of piano solos were played, the most notable being Anfield's rendering of "Rhapsody", by Dohnanyi. The octet, which consisted of seven singers and Anfield as conductor (who also sang), gave us four songs, in which the excellent
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harmony showed the amount of work which must have been put into the practices. Hunt gave a lively performance of a couple of movements from the Hindemith Horn Sonata. In contrast to this there followed a violin solo by Handel, which was played by Brishy. Probably the most popular feature of the evening was the trumpet solo, "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes" from "The Gondoliers", which was played by Foy. Light amusement was provided by the Toy Symphony by Haydn, and the concert finished with a rousing interpretation of the March from "Carmen" played by the orchestra. The standard of each item showed that a great deal had been put into the preparing of the concert by Mr. Waine and the participants, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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THE ORGAN SOCIETY Chairman: I. T. HUNTER. Treasurer: P. F. JOHNSON.
President: MR. F. WAINE.
Secretary: R. A. SPENCER.
At the first meeting of the term R. A. Spencer was unanimously elected Secretary to fill the post vacated by I. Bell. Mr. F. Waine then spoke on the maintenance of organs, describing how different forms of heating in churches can affect the wood, leather and glue of organs. He then described the tuning and composition of mixtures, the different opinions on "Harmonics 17.19.21.22", and smooth and harsh reeds. The outside visit this term was to St. Bartholomew's Church, Armley, to see the world-famous Schulze organ. Mr. Watkins very kindly gave up his Sunday afternoon to demonstrate the various aspects of the instrument and to give an outline of its history. One or two members were allowed to try the instrument for themselves. An open meeting was held at half-term, when Mr. A. Perrin gave a lecture on "Extemporisation on a Submitted Theme". There are two sorts of extemporisation, the first is the "sweet nothings" that an organist plays for the clergy to reach their places, the second a definite, spontaneous piece of music, fugal or otherwise. Mr. Perrin concluded by giving a brilliant demonstration on the School organ, ending with a double fugue on two themes submitted five minutes earlier. The last meeting was to the Presbyterian Church, Priory Street, where Mr. Sargant showed us the organ. Mr. Waine demonstrated and then left us to try it for ourselves. It was agreed that the diapason and flutes were the best anyone had ever heard. The Society has now been in existence one year and a regular pattern of meetings is beginning to evolve. I.T.H.
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MODERN LANGUAGES SOCIETY The most difficult factor to be considered when starting a new school society is the question of when the society is to meet; and it is now almost impossible to arrange any meeting without encroaching upon the time of some other school activity. The Modern Languages Society, which came into being with a spate of new societies last year, chose to meet at 6-30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and, for the most part, this seems a convenient time. This term, however, play rehearsals and away matches have had their effect on our meetings, and one meeting, a brains trust, had to be cancelled because of them. The society managed to fit in three meetings—and also a visit to a York Film Society meeting—before the play defeated us. At the first meeting, Mr. Craven spoke about, and showed slides of his recent holiday in France. A fortnight later, with the aid of a gramophone and songsheets, members lent their voices to a programme of "Rondes et Chansons Francaises". Finally, two French films were shown, the cost of hiring which will be met completely by the society's funds, as a result of the very promising increase in membership. F.I.W.
FOREIGN CONTACTS We have been able this term, with the assistance of the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges, to establish a link with the Lycee Banville, Moulins, in the Allier department of France. The link will be principally maintained by an exchange of letters between individual boys, but it is hoped that this will lead eventually to exchanges of visits. It is certainly desirable that an increasing number of boys, especially those specialising in Modern Languages, should seek every opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the country whose language and way of life they are studying; and the exchange system provides the most profitable and the cheapest way of doing this. In this connection we are happy to record that nine members of the Sixth Form and Transitus will be attending courses in Paris next Easter and that Mr. Dunstan is planning to take a party of eight boys from V Alpha to stay in the homes of boys of the Augsburger Oberrealschule. We hope that their visits will be both enjoyable and profitable and that they will inspire many other Peterites to follow their example. Any boys who are interested in corresponding with boys abroad or in exchanging visits should not hesitate to discuss the matter with their French or German masters, who will be happy to give all the assistance they can. 24
RUSSIAN SOCIETY Chairman: F. I.
WATSON. Secretary: A. M. HEADLAM. House Representatives: The Grove: W. E. JONES. The Manor: T. E. H. Stamm The Rise: J. J. KETTLEWELL. Queen's: J. A. SHOUICSMITH• School House: J. F. WILLIAMS. Temple: A. M. HEADLAM.
Before recording the second chapter of the Russian Society, mention must be made of a production of "The Jubilee" by A. P. Chekhov, staged by members of the Society at the beginning of the Summer Term. The Society wishes to extend its thanks to the producer, Mr. D. S. Mair, and also to Miss Banks and the Clifton Hospital for costumes and lighting. This term has seen a tremendous increase in the popularity of the Society, our full membership now being around the 100 mark and consequently all the meetings have been of a very high standard. On 24th October, Mr. Reginald Cussins, of Cussins and Light Ltd., gave a talk to the Society on his two recent overland visits to Moscow. This talk was illustrated by a seemingly inexhaustible supply of excellent colour slides. At the request of Mr. Cussins a Silver collection was taken at the end of this meeting and realised £3, which was donated to the Cheshire Homes for the Chronic Sick. Our funds, swelled this term by subscriptions from our increased membership, enabled us to hire the excellent Russian Classic film "Skandenbeg, Warrior of Albania". This exciting film was shown on 13th November, and served to electrify a not so apathetic audience (with apologies to a certain famous film critic). On Sunday, 27th November, there was an extraordinary meeting of the Society, when we attended the Clifton Cinema to see a showing by the York Film Society of "The Cranes are Flying". The final meeting of the Society on 5th December, took the form of an introductory talk on Russian Literature by Mrs. D. S. Mair, one of our most enthusiastic supporters. On this occasion T. E. H. Smart was in the Chair.
A.M.H.
THE THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Master-in-Charge: REV. N. H. KEMP-WELCH. Secretary and Treasurer: L. P. DOBSON. House Representatives: The Grove: T. P. BROWN. The Manor: D. K. HIRST. Queen's: J. R. ANFIELD. The Rise: J. A. BALDWIN. School House: T. D. F. ANDERSON. Temple: J. C. BIUSBV.
At the beginning of the Christmas Term, it was decided to form a Theological Society, which would fill a very noticeable gap in the increasing list of School Societies. 25
A Committee, consisting of one representative from each House, was appointed to form a nucleus upon which the Society could build. The Committee first met on the 27th October, to draw up a constitution. At this meeting L. P. Dobson was appointed Secretary and Treasurer for the term. The first meeting of the Society was an open one, held on the 9th November, at which Canon T. H. Tardrew gave a talk entitled "Creeds". Judging by the number of questions, his talk was enthusiastically received. The second meeting of the society took place on the 27th November, and this took the form of "Any questions" on religion. The questions were numerous and were put to a panel consisting of Messrs. E. K. Robinson, J. Shannon and the Rev. E. P. Jones. The only disappointing feature of the meeting was the severe restriction of time. This new Society has obviously been successful, and will be making L.P.D. a regular appearance in this magazine for years to come.
SCIENCE SOCIETIES SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY This term we found ourselves in the unfamiliar surroundings of the Lecture Theatre, vacated by the Junior Society, who moved to the New Memorial Hall. Thanks to this increased accommodation we were able to admit an extra twenty members to the Society—a welcome addition, as we had previously been able to admit only three members from Transitus. We had four meetings this term and invited two visiting lecturers. The first of these was Mr. Lascelles, the Schools' Liaison Officer of I.C.I., who addressed the society on "Chemistry and Industry". Our second lecturer, Mr. Payne, was secured at short notice from Cooke, Troughton and Simms. He introduced two films on the "Polarizing Microscope", which were unfortunately beyond even the Sixth Form. Of the lectures given by members of the School that by Mr. E. S. Jeffs on Naval Radar was outstanding. Lectures were also given by D. C. Shubrook on Explosives and by N. P. Thornton on Car Maintenance. M.G.S.
JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY
Our meetings this term were held in the Memorial Hall and, although this limits the scientific demonstrations which can be shown, it is the only room big enough for the society. At the first meeting Mr. Sedman gave a very instructive talk on the internal combustion engine, showing films during his talk and assisting his explanations with pieces of equipment from a car engine. W. E. Jones gave a talk on photography at the second meeting : it was well illustrated by film strips and colour slides. At the third and final meeting Mr. Ping gave a very humorous account of his voyage to and stay in Australia last summer, showing a large number of colour slides. 26
THE ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY The weather this term has prevented much trapping and only 99 birds have been caught. Our usual spots for mist netting on the "golf course" have been flooded three times since half-term and it has not been sufficiently cold yet to start trapping starlings in the garden of No. 18. In preparation for doing this next term a large automatic trap has been built and it is hoped that this, in addition to the clap net, will catch a large number of starlings. We have had three starling recoveries, all from Denmark. These, with the other recoveries, are listed at the end. Two new birds were added to our ringing list this term, great tit and wren. The yearly totals are given below. All the nest record cards have now been completed and have been forwarded to the British Trust for Ornithology. Mention must be made of a fine individual collection of 75 cards by P. Stuttard, in the School's total of 219 cards.
RINGING TOTALS, 1960 Young
Species
Mallard ... Snipe Black-headed Gull Wood Pigeon ... Great Spotted Woodpecker Skylark Swallow House Martin Great Tit Blue Tit Wren ... Mistle Thrush Song Thrush Redwing Blackbird Whinchat Robin Sedge Warbler Whitethroat Willow Warbler Spotted Flycatcher
Adults
Total
1 1 6 4. 1 5 190 4 2 50 1 6 24 2 134 2
5 1 — 23 — 7 — — 6
— — 1 — 1 1 16 4 2 50 1 3 18 2 96 2 17 9 2 2 — 21 2 — 503 7 23 3 — 31 7 —
308
824
1 1 5 4 ...
4 174 — — — — 3 6 — 38 — — — 7 4 19
Hedge Sparrow Meadow Pipit
—
Pied Wagtail Starling Greenfinch Linnet Chaffinch ... Yellow Hammer Reed Bunting ... House Sparrow Tree Sparrow ...
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17
9 2 9
4
40 2 5 504 7 46 3
7 31 7 6 1,132
RECOVERIES AA 34470
Species Swallow
AA 34516
Swallow
AA 34558
Swallow
35707X
Blackbird
Ringed Riccall, 19.7.60 Skelton, 21.7.60 Skipwith, 3.8.60 Clifton, 7.3.60
R 17635
Starling
York, 20.1.60
34433X
Starling
York, 31.1.60
34442X
Starling
York, 1.2.60
Ring No.
Recovered dead near Selby, Found 12.8.60 Flew into house at Richmond, 14.9.60 Ing, Fairburn Retrapped 13.9.60 Found dead, Dorchester, Oxfordshire, 26.7.60 Shot near Braby, DENMARK, 3.8.60 Found dead, near COPENHAGEN, 6.10.60 Ejstrupholm, DENShot.
MARK, ca.5.7.60
A total of 18 birds were recovered during the year.
THE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB This has been a term of six very successful meetings. Larger *man it has been for several years, the club now has 56 members. At the first meeting two films were shown, entitled "Current Affairs" and "Fifty Acres". They were acquired from the Electricity Development Association and illustrated the use of electricity on farms of all sizes for innumerable jobs. At this meeting we were pleased to see many new members. The first talk of the term was given by Mr. F. Chapman, who spoke about British Friesian cattle. Mr. Chapman, a successful breeder himself and a prominent member of the British Friesian Cattle Society, gave us a history of the development of the Society and showed slides of some of his successful beasts. The third meeting consisted of a talk on Artificial Insemination by Mr. F. K. Abbey. He outlined the principles of the scheme and gave us some examples of the charges. Artificial insemination is an ideal way for the small stock owner to build up a herd for very little money. At the next meeting Mr. Harvey, Director of the Gleadthorpe Experimental Husbandry Farm near Worksop, gave a talk about Farm Irrigation. He showed how cheaply fields can be irrigated from surface water or bore holes. The fifth meeting consisted of a talk by Mr. P. G. T. Ward on the bulk handling of grain and milk. Mr. Ward is a member of the Club's Advisory Committee, and at the final meeting another member of the committee, Mr. M. D. Knowlson, spoke about Denmark and Danish farming methods. Mr. Knowlson went on a visit to Denmark and South Sweden organised by the National Farmers' Union in June, 1959. He described his experiences while visiting several farms 28
and agricultural companies and illustrated his talk by two very interesting colour films which he had made during the visit. Mr. Knowlson has now retired from the Advisory Committee and the club would like to thank him for all that he has done for them during his eight years' service since the committee was formed. M.C.M.A.
THE FILM SOCIETY By a coincidence, we have seen two films this term concerned with West Indian islands and made there on location. Each had merit in its own particular class. "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" was a splendid adaptation of Defoe's book, if only because there are so few characters in it to argue about. But any film directed by Luis Bunuel is noteworthy for its power and this was no exception, In his hands it became a noteworthy study of loneliness so effective, that when, for instance, Crusoe set over the grave of his dog a cross bearing the date 1673, the poor man seemed lost not only in place but also in time. The lurid colours in which the film was shot added to the effect. Compared with this, the British film "Virgin Island", directed by Pat Jackson, was much more of a magazine affair, being concerned with the romantic adventures of a young couple in the West Indies. But the romance was kept under reasonable control and the picture was not all gloss; it was in fact a pleasant sunlit film to see on a November evening. The two principal characters were charmingly Played by Virginia Maskell and John Cassavetes. The latter has very recently become something of an "avant-garde" director himself in his film "The Shadows". In the supporting playing there was far too much caricature. "The Actress" was tedious, I'm afraid. It was very well acted : Spencer Tracy seems incapable of a bad performance. But no ! it was tedious; serving only to illustrate the limitations of movement from which any period story must inevitably suffer. The young laugh at more things than older people, I suppose, because cliches that are only worth a smile to me come fresh to them. I was unable to do more than smile at "The Mouse that Roared", which seemed heavy-footed and laboured, relieved only by some inventiveness in the intermittent cartoon work. The mouse that actually roared in the titles was to me the funniest bit of the whole film. Amongst the shorter films presented, very honourable mention must be made of British Transport's film "Journey into Spring". F. J.W. 29
THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Clan Stewart's" voyage 15 ended during our summer holidays, when she arrived back at Liverpool after a round voyage to South and South-East African ports. As may be seen from the dates given below, this was a very speedy voyage, though a few days were lost at Lourengo Marques (partly through rain) and at Beira waiting for a berth. The voyage was without incident except for the unusual duty of having to stop at sea to dump 175 tons of toxic residue : this was done off Morocco, far out to sea, as a requirement is a minimum depth of 2,500 fathoms. Another example of the trends of modern industry is the presence in the homeward cargo of such items as 50 tons of radio-active ore (which raises many difficulties of stowage), petralite ore (for making cathode ray tubes), and silliminite ore. Indeed, the cargo was as mixed as usual, including 1,000 tons of rayon pulp, besides large quantities of asbestos, copper, canned goods, calcium carbide, hides, vermiculite, fruit juice, Mica waste, vanadium and wolfram—nearly 7,000 tons in all. Capt. Graham writes interestingly of developments at Lourenco Marques, a rapidly developing city : "a very attractive city with many fine buildings and homes. A new church is being built, which is of a most interesting design. It is circular, and the roof consists of what I can best describe as 14 triangles. The homes are very colourful and very modern in design. Another fine building is the Cathedral, which was consecrated in 1944. The interior decoration is very simple, and round the walls are panels of bronze depicting the Stations of the Cross. There is also a very fine museum called the "Alvaro de Castro Museum" after a one time governor of Mozambique. Most of the animals are shown in tableau form in their true to life state." Dates and ports of call for voyage 15 are : Port
... Birkenhead Dakar (for oil) ... Durban ... Lourengo Marques Beira ... ... Lourengo Marques ... Durban East London ... Port Elizabeth ... ... Cape Town Dakar (for oil) Liverpool
Arrival
26th May 7th June 14th June 19th June 8th July 12th July 14th July 17th July 18th July 30th July 7th August
Departure
20th May 27th May 13th June 18th June 6th July 11th July 14th July 16th July 17th July 20th July 30th July
Other ports of discharge were Barrow and Glasgow, and the ship was back at Liverpool on 25th August ready to load for voyage 16. This voyage, a circumnavigation of Africa, was completed on 29th November, and some details will be given in the next "Peterite". 30
C.C.F. ARMY SECTION With the appointment of D. L. Brown as Contingent Warrant Officer, the position of Senior N.C.O. was filled from the R.A.F. Section for the first time for some years. The most notable feature of the term's training was the improvement in the general standard of turn-out, and this reflects credit on the N.C.O.'s, who now almost always carry out the weekly inspections. The most consistent effort to attain smartness has been in the Basic Section. The Band has achieved a good standard already, and has obviously benefited from the professional instruction given to some of the buglers last summer. In the Signals Platoon, now commanded by Lieutenant Hall, the acquisition of better equipment, with the hope of more to come, is providing an increasingly important technical interest. The M.T. Detachment has got off to a good start with the great help of Command Workshops. The Dronfield Trophy has been won by The Grove. MAIN EVENTS Tuesday, 22nd November. Visit by Group Captain J. L. W. Ellacombe, D.F.C., R.A.F., Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force, Linton-on-Ouse, who took the salute at a March Past, and presented a Flying Scholarship badge to Corporal Shubrook, and a Certificate "T" to Acting C.Q.M.S. Dobson. Tuesday, 13th December. Visit by Commander C. R. J. Coxon, R.N., Senior Naval Officer at Royal Air Force, Linton-on-Ouse, who took the salute at a March Past and addressed the R.N. Section. ANNUAL CAMPS Army Camp will be at Westdown, Salisbury Plain, from 1st to 9th August. R.A.F. Camp will be at Royal Air Force, Cranwell, from 31st July to 8th August.
R.N. SECTION The improvement in the standard of drill and turn-out was one of the most noticeable features of the term. The section responded rapidly to the brisk drill instruction of C.P.O. Gregory, from Lintonon-Ouse. P.O. Smart has done much by his example and enthusiasm to ensure that the turn-out has always been up to the required high standard. 31
This term more leading hands than usual have acted as Duty Quarter-Master. The job has been efficiently carried out by all of them, and they have gained useful experience. Once again Lg. Seaman Ainley, assisted by A. B. Sutcliffe, has run the stores very competently. The final parade of the term was marked by the visit of Commander Coxon from Linton-on-Ouse, who inspected the section and gave a short lecture. The Commander later took the salute at the March Past of the contingent.
R.A.F. SECTION As in the previous term, the section has been able to make use of instruction provided by personnel from R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse. Interest has however chiefly centred on air experience flights in Chipmunks at R.A.F. Church Fenton. This activity was provisionally arranged for Sundays, 20th November and 11th December. On the second of these dates the weather was satisfactory, and 15 cadets were each able to obtain a minimum of 30 minutes flying time, a few being fortunate enough to manage a second flight. The N.C.O. in charge of the section during this term has been Sgt. P. H. Sykes.
THE SCOUT GROUP During the term Mr. Craine was presented with his new Warrant as Scoutmaster, succeeding Mr. Holbeche. M. J. French and J. A. Shouksmith were also presented with Warrants as Assistant Scoutmasters French to assist with the Senior Scout Troop and Shouksmith with the Scout Troop. Because of the school play we did not hold a Camp Fire at the end of this term but a public Camp Fire is already being planned for the end of the Easter Term and there is considerable enthusiasm for the project.
SENIOR SCOUT TROOP
Bristling with First Class Badges and Scout Cords, 11 Scouts came up into the Senior Scout Troop at the beginning of term, making a Troop of 33 in six Patrols. Activities this term have ranged widely, the extremes being a pioneering meeting, which began in the mud and ended in a frantic rush in the dark, and a "cultural" evening. The latter was divided into two halves, the first being musical, the second half taking the form of a discussion of the Scout Law and Promise in relation to a Public School Scout Group. This provoked some heated arguments, but ended in a more or less unanimous decision that it was desirable to have such a code of Laws to govern the Group even within the framework of the school. 32
Training has been concerned chiefly with three badges, Ambulance, Fireman and Tracker. Training for the first two will continue during the holidays and next term, while a number of Seniors gained the Tracker Badge during this term. Two members of the Troop, D. K. Hirst and J. F. Williams, have continued the tradition of helping with a local Cub Pack, while some of the more proficient First Aiders have formed themselves into a team to train the Civil Defence Section of the C.C.F. In return the Civil Defence experts have started a course of training in rescue methods, most of the Troop being interested in this activity. We are very much in favour of these reciprocal courses and are grateful to the members of the Civil Defence Section for the trouble they are taking to prepare their demonstrations, even if we do have to tie the odd bowline for them ! SCOUT TROOP This term we welcomed thirteen new scouts to the troop. Twelve of last year's scouts remained but at the end of the term one of them left to join the C.C.F. The ten first class scouts have been training for their Scout Cord under the guidance of Shouksmith. Three of these, M. H. Ibberson, J. W. Hey and R. P. Shouksmith, have already gained the award. R. A. Stevens was invested and four other scouts were successful in obtaining their second class badges. They were R. A. ArcherBurton, J. L. Boyd, M. P. Crossley and W. R. Pickersgill. The usual York quest was held about mid-term and a treasure hunt later on was enjoyed by all.
RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1960 RETROSPECT If the 1959 Season was the driest on record, there is little doubt that 1960 will be remembered as the wettest in living memory, and the problems confronting the games organisation as a whole seemed insoluble from time to time. Surprisingly enough all fixtures were played, although in some cases when play was impossible on our own fields a switch in the venue became necessary. Whereas in 1959 19th October was the date when conditions returned to normal, this very same date this year marked the last occasion on which the Riverside fields could be put to any good use. Ceaseless rain and finally the river itself took possession in no uncertain fashion, and activities for all would-be rugger players were seriously restricted from that time onwards. Unfortunately House Leagues went off like a damp squib and fizzled right out owing to lack of opportunities, and even organisers of team practices were sometimes at their wits end to find suitable conditions for constructive and beneficial prematch work. In spite of all, at least the 1st XV acquitted themselves reasonably well. Forecasts of their prospects had necessarily been cautious, for 33
only nine of last year's 1st XXX were available. Of the five remaining members of the 1st XV, none had experienced more than one year of 1st team rugby, and many key positions on the field were unsolved. To the elected captain, F. J. A. Hewitt, much credit must go for the manner in which he fostered such an excellent team spirit, without which the team would surely have floundered. Not even the debacle suffered in the Denstone match shook the confidence which they had in each other. Hewitt, a mere 9 st. 9 lb. himself, had around him a pack of average weight 11 stone, but this was seldom enough for gaining regular possession of the ball. The back row forwards, all sound players, became instrumental in initiating many of the side's attacking moves, but it became increasingly apparent that their success depended to a large extent on the mistakes of their opponents, and the heavier and wetter the conditions the more the back row forwards thrived. The back division generally lacked experience, particularly the mid-field players, but M. W. Woodruff was invariably a tower of strength at full-back. Kicking often became an obsession, an inexcusable form of attack after a quick loose heel, but it had to be admitted that few other forms ever looked likely to succeed. The enthusiasm of the 1st XV was a tonic for all to see. Other XVs fared less favourably, although injuries here may well have aggravated many problems. It should, however, be remembered that slow reaction, and ragged and untidy play are often the cause of team injuries. Little harm springs from a good tackle; bad tackling soon leads to mauling and dangerous play. House matches were played with the usual verve and excitement, and the season ended with School House and The Manor drawing a memorable match in the Senior Final. M. W. Woodruff*; R. A. Wood, M. T. Bell, A. L. McKay, R. H. Parker; J. M. D. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; D. H. Rhodes, F. J. A. Hewitt* (Capt.), R. G. Bruce, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, U. A. Alexander*, J. M. D. Kirk* (Vice-Capt.), G. P. Robinson*. * Caps.
1st XV
—
2nd XV—R. S. Le Pla*; S. R. Hutchinson, J. C. G. Wheeler* (Vice-Capt.),
J. A. B. Carruthers, M. J. French; G. W. A. R. Alderson* (Capt.), P. G. Humpherson; J. C. Brisby, G. Mann, R. J. Hawkins, T. P. Brown, M. A. Clegg. J. J. Kettlewell*, C. Metcalfe*, J. D. A. Platts. Injured : P. Collins. * Colours.
Colts XV—M. C. M. Jesper*; C. G. Evans, J. D. Carr* (Capt.), J. L. Richardson, D. G. Woolley; F. R. West, T. L. Adams; R. J. Adcock*, R. B. Daniel, A. R. Magson* (Vice-Capt.), A. C. Jowett, J. C. Cossins, D. G .Routledge, N. G. Pace, P. A. Liversidge. Injured : M. Sutcliffe and G. R. Monfort. * Colours. Junior Colts XV—A. H. Baker; W. J. B. Ward, D. I. Lewis, I. B. Robertson, M. J. Howard; G. W. Cloughton, W. M. Hudson; P. N. Abel, S. J. Holder, M. C. M. Anyan, D. E. A. Higgins (Capt.), R. J. Slade, A. F. Stott, P. M. Emsley, M. A. Clayton.
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SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XV Sat., 1st Oct. Wed., 5th Oct. Wed., 12th Oct. Sat., 15th Oct. Tues., 18th Oct. Sat., 22nd Oct. Sat., 29th Oct. Sat., 5th Nov. Sat., 12th Nov. Sat., 19th Nov. Wed., 23rd Nov. Sat., 10th Dec.
Harrogate R.F.C. Senior Colts Headingley Wanderers XV Durham School ... Bradford G.S. Trent College ... ... Denstone College ... Harrogate R.F.C. Colts ... Leeds G.S. ... Giggleswick School Ampleforth College Worksop College Old Peterites ...
Wed., 12th Oct. Sat., 15th Oct. Sat., 22nd Oct. Sat., 5th Nov. Sat., 19th Nov. Wed., 23rd Nov.
2nd XV Durham School Bradford G.S. ... Giggleswick School Leeds G.S. ... Ampleforth College Worksop College
Sat.,
3rd XV Ampleforth College ...
... ... •••
... ... ... ... ...
Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Home
Result
Lost Lost Lost Lost Won Lost Won Won Won Drawn Lost Lost
F.
A.
3 9 0 3 14 8 8 13 9 3 6 0
14 20 9 6 11 32 0 10 0 3 18 3
...
Away Home Away Away Home Away
Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Drawn
5 0 5 0 5 0
12 9 6 14 15 0
...
Home
Lost
0
21
Sat., 1st Oct. Wed., 5th Oct. Sat., 8th Oct. Sat., 22nd Oct. Sat., 29th Oct. Sat., 5th Nov. Thur. 17th Nov. Wed., 23rd Nov.
COLTS XV Ashville College ... ... Durham School Barnard Castle School ... ... Giggleswick School ... ... Harrogate R.F.C. Junior Colts Pocklington School ... Ampleforth College ... Worksop College
Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Away
Won Lost Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Won
6 3 0 11 8 0 3 11
0 8 13 20 6 15 15 8
Sat., 1st Oct. Wed., 5th Oct. Sat., 8th Oct. Wed., 19th Oct. Sat., 5th Nov. Thur. 17th Nov. Wed., 7th Dec.
JUNIOR COLTS XV Ashville College ... ••• Durham School ••• Barnard Castle School ... ••• Archbishop Holgate's G.S. ••• Pocklington School • •• Ampleforth College ••• ••• Worksop College
Away Home Away Away Away Away Away
Won Drawn Drawn Lost Drawn Lost Lost
9 3 0
6 3 0 6 3 9 6
19th Nov.
1st Round: Semi-finals:
Final: 1st Round:
Semi-finals: Final:
•••
... ... ••• •••
SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES Grove beat Queen's, 3-0. Manor beat Temple, 3-0. School House beat Grove, 14-0. Manor beat Rise, 9-0. School House and Manor drew, 0-0. JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES Queen's beat School House, 14-3. Rise beat Manor, 15-3. Queen's beat Temple, 16.-8. Rise beat Grove, 15-5. Queen's beat Rise 16-0.
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0
3 0
0
SCHOOL MATCHES v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Wednesday, 12th October. Lost 0-9 Durham went straight into the attack and after only six minutes an orthodox three-quarter movement ended in a try for G. E. Pearson, the conversion narrowly missing. Durham went further ahead after 20 minutes when N. J. Walton burst over for another unconverted try. Half-time : School-0 Durham-6. Only three minutes after the restart R. W. Hare kicked an easy penalty goal to increase the Durham lead to 9 points. The School fought back gamely, however, particularly in the last quarter of an hour, when they were most unlucky not to score. The School forwards again played well but the three-quarters were never allowed to get moving. Woodruff played a sound game and McKay, promoted from the Colts due to injuries, can well be pleased with his performance. Team :—M. W. Woodruff; R. A. Wood, M. T. Bell, J. C. R. Wheeler, R. H. Parker; A. L. McKay, R. L. Bruce; R. G. Bruce, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), D. H. Rhodes, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, G. P. Robinson, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), U. A. Alexander.
v. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 15th October, Lost 3-6 St. Peter's went straight into the attack and pressed hard for the first ten minutes; then Hackney jinked his way past five or six defenders to score an unconverted try. Bradford fought back and, while Wood was off the field for attention, C. P. Carter dropped a goal to level the scores. Half-time : St. Peter's-3 Bradford G.S.-3. A travesty of justice ! That is the only way of explaining the second half. From beginning to end the School forwards, ably led by Hewitt, battled magnificently against a heavier and larger pack. It was absolutely impossible to single out any member of this tremendous pack. Play was almost entirely confined to the Bradford "25" and yet in an isolated attack D. J. Richards scored an unconverted try ten minutes from the end of what was a great game to watch. Kirk was awarded his cap and Alexander his colours. Team :—M. W. Woodruff; R. A. Wood, M. T. Bell, A. L. McKay, R. H. Parker; J. D. M. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; R. G. Bruce, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), D. H. Rhodes, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, G. P. Robinson, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), U. A. Alexander.
v. DENSTONE COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 22nd October, Lost 8-32 The School made a disastrous and unusually lifeless start and wit only twelve minutes gone, Denstone were 11 points in the lead through tries by R. Atkinson and. T. J. Mills (2), the last one bein g 36
PLAN OF ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK JANUARY, 1961
CD
KEY Head Master's House
13 Senior School Classrooms
The Grove
14 Pavilion
26 Alcuin
18 Clifton (Grove Annexe)
IS School Shop
27 Alcuin Lodge
25 Wentworth
School House
16 Stephenson Room and Library
28 Scout Hut
The Manor
17 Queen's
29 Hard Tennis Courts
8 St. Peter's Grove (School House Annexe) The Rise Memorial Hall Chapel Gymnasium Science Block C.C.F. Huts
18 Temple
30 Swimming Bath
19 Junior School Classrooms
31 Groundman's Cottage
20 Junior School Changing Rooms
32 The Rise Games Room
21 Cycle sheds
33 Porter's Lodge
22 Music School (29 Clifton) 23 Sanatorium and Junior School
34 Head Master's Office and
Dining Hall
24 Art Room
Administrative Block
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converted by V. J. Lewis. The School fought back with more spirit but failed to score before the interval. Half-time : School-0 Denstone-11. Denstone continued to create large gaps in the School threequarter line and R. H. 0. Lees went over for two tries, both converted by V. J. Lewis. Midway through the half Mills completed his hat-trick and A. R. Bates scored a try, which was converted to make the score 29-0. St. Peter's continued to fight, hard and Brown reduced the arrears with a try converted by Woodruff. However Lees completed his hat-trick before the game ended with a brilliant try for the School by Wood, who was re-awarded his colours. Team :—M. W. Woodruff; R. A. Wood, J. A. B. Carruthers, A. L. McKay, R. H. Parker; J. D. ,M. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; R. G. Bruce, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), D. Rhodes, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, G. P. Robinson, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), U. A. Alexander.
v. TRENT COLLEGE Played at Trent on Tuesday, 18th October, Won 1411 The match started with Trent doing most of the attacking, and they went into an early lead when Henderson, the Trent Captain, kicked a good penalty goal. Trent continued to attack and, aided by poor defensive tackling, were able to make long and dangerous runs deep into the St. Peter's half. However, 'Woodruff evened the scores with a penalty goal and a few minutes later put St Peter's ahead with another fine kick. The general play at this stage was very scrappy with loose mauls rather than loose scrums. Just before half-time Henderson kicked the fourth penalty of the half bringing the scores up to 6-6 at half-time. St. Peter's • played better right from the start, and particularly the forwards. Following a loose scrummage near the Trent line Kettlewell managed to get over near the corner flag. Woodruff kicked another magnificent goal to make the score 11-6. St. Peter's were now clearly on top and had Wood not "jumped the gun" by getting in front of his centre, two more tries would have been added, but their lead was increased to 8 points with a try by Parker. A last minute rally by Trent led to Goodman, one of the 2nd row, scoring near the post and Henderson converted. Woodruff was re-awarded his cap. Team :—Woodruff; Parker, Carruthers, McKay, Wood; Hackney, Bruce, R. L.; Bruce, R. G., Hewitt (Capt.), Rhodes, Brown, McCallum, Kettlewell, Kirk, Alexander.
v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 5th November. Won, 13-10. From the start the game developed into a forwards' battle and play was evenly contested for the first quarter of an hour. The School then gradually got on top and after half an hour a break by Alexander resulted in an unconverted try for Parker. Half-time : St. Peter's-3 Leeds G.S.-0. 37
The School kept on top after the interval and Robinson followed up a mistake in the Leeds defence to score a try which was converted from near touch by Woodruff. Leeds then fought back and after a penalty kick had hit the post, two tries by D. Waite, converted by G. Papworth, made the score 10-8 to Leeds.With 10 minutes to go McKay went off injured and this seemed to put new life into the School; only two minutes from the end Wood scored a brilliant try, again converted from near touch by Woodruff. The forwards again were outstanding, particularly Kirk, McCallum and Brown, and they were enthusiastically led by Hewitt. Colours were awarded to Robinson, McCallum and Brown. Team :—G. W. A. R. Alderson; R. H. Parker, A. L. McKay, M. W. Woodruff, R. A. Wood; J. D. M. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; R. G. Bruce, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), D. H. Rhodes, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, U. A Alexander, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), G. P. Robinson.
v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 12th November. Won, 9-0. The School took an early lead when Woodruff kicked a penalty goal. Giggleswick, however, gradually fought back to be slightly on top by the interval, although the School defence managed to prevent them from scoring. Half-time : St. Peter's-3 Giggleswick-0. Another early score, this time an unconverted try by McCallum, gave the School a clear lead. The School forwards again were giving a brilliant display in the loose and, hard though they tried, Giggleswick could make no headway; every mistake they made was quickly seized upon. Another penalty by Woodruff ten minutes from the end made the result fairly safe and there was no further scoring. Hewitt had an excellent game, outhooking his opponent by about 3-1, and he was always up with the ball in the loose. Once more his inspiring leadership urged the School on and he and Alexander, who had another fine game, were the stars in a very good victory. Colours were awarded to Bruce, R. G., Rhodes and Hackney. Team :—M. W. Woodruff; R. A. Wood, G. W. A. R. Alderson, A. L. McKay, R. H. Parker; J. D. M. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; R. G. Bruce, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), D. H. Rhodes, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, G. P. Robinson, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), U. A. Alexander. .
v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 19th November. Drawn, 3-3. It was impossible to see from one end of the pitch to the other because of thick fog, when the two teams came out. Ampleforth were defending an unbeaten record and St. Peter's were undefeated away from home. Seventy-five minutes later, after a rousing struggle in the mud, both records were still intact. Play was evenly contested throughout the first half, with the School forwards holding
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their heavier opponents. After Ampleforth had narrowly missed a penalty, Woodruff put St. Peter's ahead with a penalty from the "25" line. Half-time : Ampleforth—O St. Peter's-3. After only five minutes of the second half Ampleforth drew level with an unconverted try scored by R. J. Gerrard. From then onwards it was anybody's game, as play swung from end to end. The School forwards shone once again, being resolute in defence and always dangerous in attack. The one feature of the game which stood out was the excellent touch finding of Woodruff and Kirk. The pack were once more ably led by Hewitt, whose inspiration rallied the team when uilder pressure, and to draw against what was probably the best school side in the North of England was a great achievement. Alexander and Robinson were awarded their caps, and R. L. Bruce and Parker their colours. Team:—M. W. Woodruff; R. A. Wood, M. T. Bell, A. L. McKay, R. H. Parker; J. D. M. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; D. H. Rhodes, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), R. G. Bruce, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, U. A. Alexander, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), G. P. Robinson. v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Wednesday, 23rd November. Lost 18-6. This match was played in completely contrasting conditions to those encountered at Ampleforth. As opposed to the fog and mud there, it was a sunny day and the pitch was very dry and in excellent condition for open rugby. Unfortunately the School's style of play was not suited to these conditions and the Worksop three-quarters showed their superior abilities in the later stages. St. Peter's did however make a good start, Wood jumping on to a defensive mistake to dribble over for a try between the posts. The conversion hit the post, but Woodruff made up for this mistake quarter of an hour later by kicking a penalty from 40 yards out. Worksop then began to make use of their ground advantage and by half-time tries by C. Dibell and T. Weastell had levelled the score. Half-time : Worksop 6 St. Peter's-6. With Parker a passenger on the wing and one or two other St. Peter's players suffering from minor knocks, Worksop got well on top and went ahead when R. J. Tubley scored another try. Further tries came at regular intervals from D. J. Reason and T. Pearson; none of the five tries were converted, but three minutes from the end C. Dibell kicked a penalty goal. Though it was a rather disappointing end to the season, the School need not be too disappointed with their performance, as they had never before played with conditions so fast. Colours were awarded to Bell and McKay. Team :—M. W. Woodruff; R. A. Wood, A. L. McKay, M. T. Bell, R. H. Parker; J. D. M. Hackney, R. L. Bruce; D. H. Rhodes, F. J. A. Hewitt (Capt.), R. G. Bruce, M. McCallum, J. R. Brown, G. P. Robinson, J. M. D. Kirk (Vice-Capt.), U. A. Alexander.
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v. OLD PETERITES Played on Saturday, 10th December. Lost, 0-3. With an advantage of probably as much as 24- stone per man in the scrum, the pattern of events was clear for all to see; the wonder was that the Old Boys did not more effectively dominate proceedings with their vast superiority in weight and physique. On the other hand the school tactics were poor, for here surely was the opportunity for attempting to run their opponents off their feet or see them sink deeper and deeper into the mud with frequent switches in the direction of attack and a variation in play. As it was a monotonous succession of ill-directed kicks-ahead played right into Ratcliff's safe hands and the Old Boys' defence was seldom tested. Players clearly enjoyed themselves, but from the onlookers point of view play seldom rose above the mediocre, and the only try to be scored by an anonymous forward resulted from a shove-over after a loose scrum. OLD PETERITE XV K. M. Ratcliff; C. H. Lewis, C. D. King, A. McCallum, R. D. Wheatley; C. D. Hunter, J. E. Fawcett; N. J. Bell, L. T. Beaumont, C. W. Thompson (Capt.), J. S. Megginson, M. B. Wilson, C. U. Burdass, J. A. Jackson, M. Willstrop.
SQUASH Mr. M. Willstrop has taken over as master in charge of Squash and G. W. A. R. Alderson was appointed captain for the second season. A full term has been enjoyed, six first team and three second team matches having been played. Of the six first team matches, four have been won and one narrowly lost. The only defeat in which a School player failed to win was when Scarborough L.T.C. beat the School by five rubbers to nil. However, there was no disgrace in this, for Scarborough L.T.C. are a very experienced club side and indeed it was in this match that Alderson played his best squash of the season. Both inter-School matches were won; Hymer's College were beaten 5-0 and Bradford G.S. 3-2. In the latter match Alderson was surprisingly beaten, but no doubt he will set this defeat right should he meet his opponent again. Good wins were recorded, too, against the Staff and Old Peterites, and York R.I. only just beat the School 3-2. Alderson defeated D. J. Oliver, the present York Champion, 3-1 in this match. I. T. Parkin, the School's No. 2, has played consistently well and was re-awarded his colours, and J. C. G. Wheeler will no doubt be a better player next term, when he can devote more time to the game. P. W. Shepherd, a promising young player, has played well in his first season, though he needs to quicken a great deal. M. C. M. Jesper, another young player, introduced for the last match, is also a player of promise, but he has, at present, a backhand weakness.
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None of the second team matches were won, but the existence of this team should be an encouragement to young players. It did reveal Jesper and also K. W. Headlam, another young player of promise. Coaching has been done amongst first year boys and P. F. Nettleton and R. D. Harding have both shown an outstanding aptitude for the game. There does seem to be a lack of talent in the middle part of the School and this may tell on the School team, unless something is done to remedy it. Alderson is to be congratulated on reaching the Final of both the Hull and East Riding and the Hampshire Junior Championships. Alderson plays in the Yorkshire Junior Championship in January and must have a fine chance of success. Several school players including Alderson, have been entered for the School in the York Championship, which starts immediately after Christmas. Mr. Willstrop and 14r. G. D. Craine have also entered. The House matches and School individual championships will be played next term. Results : v. Hymer's College. (Home). Won 5-0. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat G. Anderson 9-0, 9-3, 10-9. A. C. Robson beat M. G. Chambers 9-4, 9-0, 9-1. I. T. Parkin beat T. G. Goldberg 9-10, 10-8, 9-3, 9-5. J. C. G. Wheeler beat C. Campbell 9-3, 9-6, 9-0. P. W. Shepherd beat B. Protheroe 10-8, 9-3, 9-3. v. Bradford Grammar School. (Home). Won 3-2. G. W. A. R. Alderson lost to R. Greenwood 0-9, 4-9, 9-0, 9-5, 8-10. A. C. Robson lost to A. T. Wilson 4-9, 9-2, 3-9, 9-1, 6-9. I. T. Parkin beat J. M. Jagger 9-3, 9-0, 9-3. J. C. G. Wheeler beat A. McDermott 9-1, 9-3, 10-9. P. W. Shepherd beat J. D. Moore 9-5, 9-3, 9-7. v. Staff. (Home). Won 3-2. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat M. Willstrop, Esq. 9-7, 9-6, 5 -9, 9-6. A. C. Robson lost to R. F. Harding, Esq. 9-3, 7-9, 3-9, 9-7, 2-9. I. T. Parkin beat A. E. R. Dodds, Esq. 7-9, 9-4, 6-9, 9-3, 9-3. J. C. G. Wheeler lost to G. D. Craine, Esq. 4-9, 3-9, 2-9. P. W. Shepherd beat G. M. Shuttleworth, Esq. 9-4, 10-8, 2-9. 9-4. v. Scarborough L.T.C. (Home). Lost 0-5. G. W. A. R. Alderson lost to E. Dennis 3-9, 3-9, 9-7, 9-2, 5-9. A. C.. Robson lost to J. E. Fawcett 7-9, 9-5, 1-9, 0-9. I. T. Parkin lost to B. Booth 6-9, 4-9, 9=7, 1-9. J. C. G. Wheeler lost to G. Jones 7-9, 5-9, 6-9. P. W. Shepherd lost to F. Yates 4-9, 2-9, 9-2, 6-9. v. York R.I. (Home). Lost 2-3. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat D. J. Oliver 6-9, 9-8, 9-3, 9-4. A. C. Robson beat J. E. Fawcett 7-9, 9-5, 1-9, 0-9. I. T. Parkin lost to N. J. Magson 8-10, 5-9, 9-3, 3-9. J. C. G. Wheeler lost to J. A. Hannon 9-7, 2-9, 10-9, 4-9, 2-9. P. W. Shepherd beat D. Snowden 9-2, 9-2, 9-7.
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Results v. Old Peterites. (Home). Won 3-2. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat M. Willstrop 9-6, 9-1, 6-9, 3-9, 9-7. I. T. Parkin beat J. E. Fawcett 10-8, 9-3, 0-9, 8-10, 9-4. J. C. G. Wheeler beat J. A. Hannon 6-9, 9-3, 9-7, 2-9, 9-2. P. W. Shepherd lost to W. M. Howard 3-9, 3-9, 3-9. M. C. M. Jesper lost to C. W. Thompson 7-9, 5-9, 9-2, 0-9. 2nd V v. Royal Engineers, York. Lost. 2-3. v. York R.I. 2nd V. Lost. 0-5. v. Barnard Castle 2nd V. Lost. 1-4. :
SHOOTING An innovation this term has been our entry for the Staniforth Challenge Cup, a competition for schools, organized by the National Small-bore Rifle Association. This is fired on decimal targets with the maximum of 100 per man, and cards have to be completed by early November. This leaves little time for practice, but our first team scored 771 to be placed 23rd, out of an entry of about 110. The 2nd team, with a score of 758, was 53rd. We also practised for the match against 150 Brigade T.A. on decimal targets with a circular aiming mark, and it was not until the last three weeks of term that we began the usual "Country Life" practices. As usual the shooters have been divided into three classes. Class A consists of those who fired in the Summer Term, together with some who have reached a high standard in the previous winter. Attendances at practice in this class have been very good for the majority, but there are some who, if they wish to do well next summer, should come to the range a good deal more regularly in the Easter Term. List B, consisting of those who have reached a certain standard, has not, so far, produced anyone with outstanding ability. List C is extremely numerous, and promising shooters have emerged'. and are earning promotion. Match results are as follows :— Conditions N.S.R.A. ,,
Opponents Merchiston Castle 1st VIII Merchiston Castle 2nd VIII King's College, Taunton
Opponents Score 667 646 770
School Score Result 660 Lost 663 Won 766 Lost
N.S.R.A. (Round 150 Brigade T.A. 649 742 Won aiming mark) 702 Won 768 "Country Life" Bridlington School The following have shot for the 1st VIII :P. G. Humpherson (Capt.), M. J. Poynor (Vice-Capt.), J. D. A. Platts, D. Shubrook, D. H. Rhodes, J. R. Shannon, J. D. Lightfoot, J. H. Starkey D. S. Yeadon, C. J. Marsay, R. H. Barker, R. Dawes. The second VIII has included C. W. A. Groundwater, N. P. Thornto J. N. Arundale and R. E. Jacques. The highest averages are :— N.S.R.A. (tin hat)—Lightfoot 98. "Country Life"—Poyner 99.5, Platts 99 Marsay (97) was top scorer in the N.S.R.A. (round aiming mark) mat ch v. 150 Brigade.
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FENCING The advent of nearly thirty .new members, has brought the number of fencers, for the first time ever, to above sixty. The term was principally devoted to the training of the new members, and in connection with this, we should like to extend our thanks to R.S.M. Power and the senior members of the club for their efforts and patience. Although throughout the term several of the list "A" fencers suffered injuries, this did serve to show that we have a good many competent fencers in reserve, notably A. H. Baker and A. N. Ferran The fencing team began the year with two victories, the first against Denstone and the second against Stonyhurst. In the first match, the scores were :— Foil: St. Peter's 3 bouts. Denstone 6 bouts. Sabre: St. Peter's 7 bouts. Denstone 2 bouts. Total: St. Peter's 10; Denstone 8. Against Stonyhurst the scores were : Foil: St. Peter's 10 bouts. Stonyhurst 6 bouts. Epee: St. Peter's 3 bouts. Stonyhurst 6 bouts. Sabre: St. Peter's 9 bouts. Stonyhurst 7 bouts. Total: St. Peter's 22; Stonyhurst 19. C. L. Brown (Capt.) and J. M. Pattinson were re-awarded their colours. C.L.B.
CLIVE LEWIS CUP
As with school food, anything new is treated with suspicion The experiment of the Inter-House Junior Long Run, however, proved a great success, and there is little doubt that this contest has now come to stay as an annual event and a counter-part to the Senior Crosscountry Race. This term it helped to fill a gap inevitably created by the inactivity on the playing fields, but in normal circumstances the event will be held in the Easter Term. The Course, nothing more than a long run (2.7 miles), was devised starting at the junction of Water End and Westminster Road, and finishing out on the Ings about 150 yds. beyond the Ings Gate. Each House entered 10 runners under the age of 15 on 1st September, and the Games Committee also ruled that the event should be recognised by an award of points for the Oxford Cup. On Friday 16th December, the field massed at the end of Westminster Road, and with traffic either non-existent or temporarily halted, they were off. !
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R. A. C. Seymour (Queen's) led practically from beginning to end, setting the pace with rare judgement for himself and finishing in the most creditable time of 16 min. 38.0 sec., well in front of his nearest rival, I. B. Robertson. In the team event, Temple and Queen's left the Boarding Houses standing, and with their first 8 runners home in the first 22 places, Temple amassed only 84 points to win outright from Queen's 148 points, 3rd School House (226 pts.), 4th Grove (230 pts.), 5th (Rise 279 pts.), and 6th Manor (281 pts.). The final details of the Cup being presented by Clive Lewis (Rise 1949-55) have yet to be fixed.
CRICKET FIXTURES, 1961 H Sat. May 13 Clifton C.C. H Wed. „ 17 York C.C. H Worksop Coll. Sat. „ 20 Worksop Coll. Wed. „ 24 1st Round Seni or House Matches A Giggleswick Sat. „ 27 Giggleswick School School H Durham Sch'l Wed. „ 31 Durham Sch'I Leeds G.S. Sat. June 3 Leeds G.S. Wed. „ 7 The Forty Club H Sat. „ 10 Semi-finals of S eni or House Matche Wed. „ 14 — Fri. „ 161Denstone Coll. Sat. „ 17 Wed. „ 21 M.C.C. Sat. „ 24 Bradford G.S. Wed. „ 28 Ampleforth College Sat. July 1 Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. Wed. „ 5 — Sat. „ 8 Final Senior Sat. „ 15 Craven Gentlemen C.C. Sat. „ 22 Bootham Schl Fri. 28 }Old Peterites 29 Sat.
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COMMEMORATION, 1961 All Old Peterites wishing to play in the Old Boys' match against the school, should apply to:— K. M. Ratcliff, 11 Main Avenue, Totley Rise, Sheffield.
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OLD PETERITE NEWS A meeting of the General Committee of the Old Peterite Club was held at the School on 10th December. The President reported that the amount subscribed to date for the Memorial Hall by way of donations and seven-year covenants • had now reached the sum of £10,600 but, as the total cost of the new hall was £13,800, he proposed circulating a further letter to all O.P.s who had not yet subscribed, in the hope that the full cost of the Hall would be obtained before his term of office as President expires in July next. C. S. Shepherd having intimated his desire to resign as Hon. Secretary to the York District owing to other commitments, his resignation was received with regret. Bill Thompson was appointed in his stead and K. M. Ratcliff was elected to fill the vacancy on the General Committee. The Hon. Secretary reported that O.P. Club silk crested clip bow ties at a price of 11/6d each and silk crested batswing ties at 18/6d. each plus postage of 4d. were in course of manufacture and would be available shortly. The reports of District Committees were received. The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday, 4th March, and if any member has any item for the agenda the Hon. Secretary, whose address is "Chebula", Clifton Road, Runcorn, would be pleased to receive it before the meeting.
NORTH EASTERN AREA DINNER The North-Eastern Area Dinner was held on Friday, 21st October, at the Three Tuns Hotel, Durham. Brigadier C. C. Fairweather took the Chair. There were present :— The Head Master. A. D. Best. R. N. Bradford. H. G. Brown. K. Brown. J. C. Cooke. R. M. Deas. C.C. Fairweather. W. Graham. J. T. Harding. D.C. Holmes.
W. G. Huntley. R. W. Jobling. M. J. McCallum. G. R. A. March. S. Mackintosh. D. J. Nesham. F. W. B. Pacey. A. L. B. Pattinson. J. L. Pattinson. J. B. Pickersgill. J. M. Ryder.
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D. R. Reavley. K. H. Rhodes. D. E. Rayner. W. S. B. Strike. D. Tate. T. E. Thomas. C. W. Thompson. R. White. D. G M Young J. I. Sleight.
WEST RIDING DINNER Previously the West Riding Dinner had always been held at The Three Nuns Hotel, Mirfield, but this year, in order to try and bring about a larger attendance, the venue was changed to Leeds. To this end at least, the move was a success, as a record number of 43 Old Peterites, together with the Head Master, attended the Dinner at the Leeds Club, on Thursday, 3rd November, 1960, when the chair was taken by J. N. Bamforth (1922-28). J. D. Ward (1938-45) proposed the toast of "The School", to which Mr. J. Dronfield suitably responded. Those present were :Messrs. J. Ambler, J. Annequin, D. S. Atkinson, J. H. Baines, J. N. Bamforth,
P. L. Bardgett, L. T. Beaumont, S. H. Beetham, M. A. Butterworth, C. I. Chadwick, C. Frank, J. F. Franklin, J. Gillgrass, C. W. Gough, M. Hallas, R. M. Hick, E. J. Hillyard, Rev. J. C. Houghton, J. Hunter, 0. Hunter, H. W. Judge, M. J. Kent, B. Lee, G. P. Lowley, Rev. N. G. L. R. McDermid, G. Oxtoby, F. N. Parkin, J. N. Ramsden, P. F. Ringrose, K. H. Rhodes, W. McC. Scott, J. R. Shirtcliffe, G. D. Smith, P. Smith, D. A. Stabler, C. W. Thompson, D. C. Thompson, J. D. Ward, Dr. H. F. Whalley, R. M. Wheeler, D. A. Wilson, C. D. M. Wood and the Head Master.
LONDON DINNER The London Dinner was held at Brown's Hotel on Wednesday, 9th November. The following were present :— The Head Master. Capt. B. R. Alderson, R.N. L. J. H. Archer. P. S. Atkinson. P. T. Baker. I. 0. Barry. J. Bird. K. A. Boyes. F. H. Butterfield. J. P. Camm. M. T. Clegg. I. Cobham. W. H. Colley. A. B. Cooper. G. E. Cutforth. Sir Lancelot Cutforth. J. B. Dixon. R. S. Dixon.
D. C. Drummond. J. D. Eccles. P. Garbett. J. B. Gedge. J. M. Graham. D. St.G. W. Gray. J. A. Hanson. B. Helmeer (guest). S. K. D. Hill. D. Horsley. M. F. Hudson. D. A. Lamb. C. H. Lewis. T. J. Lewis. R. H. Metcalfe. C. A. Neale. J. H. 0. Parker. G. E. Pearson.
M. Pick. T. S. Pick. H. R. L. Purse. A. W. Raylor. K. H. Rhodes. C. E. Scholefield. John Scholefield W. L. Seaborne. C. W. H. Sergeant. J. H. Sergeant. G. C. Smith. W. A. Stratton. H. A. Thompson. W. H. Welburn. A. G. Wilson. I. Wilson. The Head of the School (D. L. Brown).
The toast of The School was proposed by the President, Dr. M. T Clegg, and was responded to by the Head Master and the Head al the School. The toast of the Club was proposed by P. S. Atkinson and rest jl ponded to by K. H. Rhodes.
NEWS OF OLD PETERITES As one of the main purposes of a School Magazine is to keep Old Boys in touch with the School and with one another, the Editor feels that this section should be much larger and he would therefore welcome any information about Old Boys, however trivial, for inclusion in the magazine. A. N. P. BUTLAND (The Manor 1952-59) is to be congratulated on winning a Bronze Medal for gaining first place in the City and Guilds of London Intermediate Petroleum and Petroleum Products examination. This examination formed part of the Shell Company course which Butland did before going up to St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, in October. J. D. SWALE (1943-46), who is at present teaching Music at Christ's Hospital, is leaving in March to take up his appointment as Director of Music at St. Peter's College, Adelaide. R. BAXTER (School House 1948-57) is at present a Lance Corporal in the Royal Engineers, stationed at Maidstone. Just before Christmas he hitch-hiked to Canada and back with a Staff Sergeant, who has been travelling round the world in this fashion for 20 years. They flew both ways, visited the Azores, Nova Scotia, Trenton, Kingston, Ottawa, Newfoundland, Paris and Marville, and the whole trip cost them £8 each ! They left London on 17th December, and were home again in time for Christmas, although they had been invited to spend it in many places en route. Their only luggage was toilet requisites and a change of clothes. As other less original activities Baxter plays rugger for his Regiment and for United Services, Chatham, and he is enjoying life very much.
BIRTHS KING—On 22nd August, 1960, at Beulah House, Blyth, to Judith and Anthony J. King, a daughter (Alison Jane). [The Manor, 1946-49.] PARKINSON—On 13th October, 1960, to Ann, wife of C. Northcote Parkinson, a brother for Charles and Antonia. RUDDOCK—On 22nd October, 1960, at Welwyn Garden City, to Frances and Gerald Ruddock, a daughter (Fiona Mary). [The Rise, 1935-42.] TATE—On 22nd April, 1960, at Carshalton, to Norah and David Tate, a daughter (Caroline). [The Rise, 1941-47.] WEIGHILL—On 30th May, 1960, at University College Hospital, to Rosemary and Captain W. P. Weighill, R.H.A., a son (Simon James). [1939-46.]
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ENGAGEMENTS EDINGER—CARR. Captain Leyland Duncan Edinger, Royal Signals, son of Col. and Mrs. E. D. Edinger, Ilex Bank, Ferring, Sussex, and Julie Ann Roberts, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Carr, Valley Farm, Beckwith, Harrogate. [1936-47.] LEWIS—WHITE. Clive, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lewis, Chebula, Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, and Jane Penelope, only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. White, 16 Carr Lane, Sandal, Wakefield. [The Rise, 1947-55.] PFLUGER—POWELL. David Pfluger, 5 Malton Way, York, and Jennifer Lucy, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Powell, 41 Uxbridge Road, Hampton, Middlesex. [The Grove, 1946-57.] SAVILLE—SINCLAIR. John Michael, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Saville, Bishopthorpe, York, and Barbara, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sinclair, Hewall, Cheshire. [The Manor, 1945-54.]
MARRIAGES COATES—BERESFORD. On 11th June, 1960, at St. John's Church, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Near Worksop, Roger Frederick, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Coates, Kingston House, Carlton-in-Lindrick, to Patricia Anne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Beresford, Greenfields Close, Kingswinford, Staffordshire. [The Rise, 1951-56.] HAWKINS—SPREADBOIROUGH. On 30th December, 1960, at Dringhouses Parish Church, York, William Brian Hawkins, 3 Dundonald Street, Edinburgh 3, to Mavis Emily, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Spreadborough, Farnborough, Hampshire. [The Grove, 1950-54.] HUNTER—MOSS. On 10th September, 1960, at St. Aidan's Church, Leeds, John Allan, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Oram Hunter, Roundhay, Leeds, to Maureen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moss, Seacroft, Leeds. [The Rise, 1946-52.] RATCLIFF—DICKSON. On 29th August, 1960, in Sheffield, Keith Marsden Ratcliff, 'York Cottage', East Markham, Newark, Notts., to Jeanne Bardsley Dickson, 61 Wolstenholm Road, Sheffield 7. [The Manor, 1946-50.] SMITHSON—SMITH. On 24th September, 1960, at St. Vincent's Church, Altrincham, J. M. Smithson to Diana Mary Smith of Hale, Cheshire, [School House, 1946-51.] WELSH—SALMON. On 4th November, 1960, at St. Matthews' Church, Nassau, Bahamas, John Michael Welsh, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Welsh, 4 Rowan Place, New Earswick, York, to Rosemary Ann, daughter of Mr. A. E. 0. Salmon, Old Dean Hall, Crawley Ridge, Camberley, Surrey. [Temple, 1947-53.]
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OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE LETTERS THE OXFORD LETTER
OXFORD. January, 1960.
Dear Sir, An unfortunate suggestion by a third-year O.P. Medic. (who shall remain nameless) has resulted in this letter being written by two freshmen. We assume that he wanted us to record our first impressions of this "sweet city with its dreaming spires"; sadly, however, rainy weather, pressure of work before Prelims, and sporting activities have hampered our attempts to give a complete picture of this ancient city. What we have noticed whilst strolling between lectures or dashing madly to some obscure sportsfield has been, perhaps, of a transitory character; building operations, visible everywhere, are evidence of the extensive programme to restore many of the colleges and other University buildings to their former beauty. At the moment, traffic seems to occupy the minds of the Dons more than their tutorials and lectures, but there are signs that this very visible problem will be solved in the near future. Undergraduates here absorb themselves in a great variety of interests ranging from drama, debating and music to beer and darts in the Buttery. However, the majority of students, whatever their pastimes may be and whatever people may say, devote much of their time to work. Well, those are the first impressions of two freshmen. Now for the termly appraisal of our colleagues. R. D. WHEATLEY (B.N.C.) is almost a man of leisure in that he is doing his Diploma of Education and living at the Station Hotel. He devotes much of his time to entertaining freshmen, playing squash, and explaining that his haircut will not hamper his teaching practice next term. J. R. JENKINSON (Worcester) is naturally working hard, perhaps too hard, for he was seen to shake John Armstrong's umbrella instead of his hand one day. He disappears occasionally at week-ends. T. M. JENKINSON (B.N.C.) was in a very sociable frame of mind this term. Unfortunately, his attempts at arranging O.P. gatherings were somewhat chaotic (drinking beer amidst a party of dog fanciers with their pets tied to our chairs was just about the limit). D. J. OLDMAN (Worcester) has at last seen the light and taken up residence at the right place. C. W. Joss (Worcester), B. W. H. CARTER (Worcester) and P. J. BURTON (Queen's) have been seen once or twice, Carter at the Freshmen's Fair and Burton under a car, a stationary one.
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K. GOSLING (St. Edmund Hall) manages to squeeze his week's work into a two-hour session while having coffee in Alex McCallum's room. He is friendly with several vicars, for he parks his cars in their churchyards. J. 0. ARMSTRONG (St. Peter's Hall) claims to be working, but can be seen on the river every afternoon. In the last week of term his VIII nearly went over Iffley weir. For their troubles the crew was fined £5. F. D. LAVENDER (Worcester) claims to have done no work. This is probably true, but he seems to be making his name reporting for 'Isis', one of the University magazines. A. McCALLum (St. Edmund Hall) followed his usual pattern by starting to play hockey and finishing the term with rugger. He has been vainly trying to convince everybody that Geography is a difficult subject.
We congratulate Fairclough and Hawkins on their Open Scholarships and look forward to seeing them next year. May we also congratulate the School on its successful return to the field of Drama, and the rugger team on regaining that spirit essential for a winning
side.
Yours sincerely, THE
OXFORD OLD PETERITES.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER Dear Sir, Gentlemen reading these letters no doubt form some impressio of university life and ideals, but the pen sketches provided are in sufficient material from which to deduce all the finer points o Cambridge existence. It is true, as no doubt everyone knows, that a university is there fo the completion of a man's formal education, but this is too much of a blanket explanation to permit the realisation of any of the subtleties. The most striking feature is the complete independence of the undergraduate, who has to decide for himself how he shall conduct his life. This independence constitutes a vital factor in the educational process. The finer values of life must be sought after and determined individually, and not forced on to one. It is instrumental in shaping the country's future leaders—in all senses of the word— moral, educational, political and administrative. This process shows the importance of a university in a national role, but it is the moulding of the individual which is the primary task of education. Here work is important, but not all-demanding. Development must take place in other spheres of life, which previously have been neglected. The cult of over-specialisation, which has probably brought the undergraduate to the university, has produced
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a spirit of professionalism, which, in recent years, has had disastrous effects, by neglecting the more subtle aspects of the individual's own education for the fulfilment of the national requirements. All British universities probably have a similar purpose, but not all achieve it. Cambridge—and Oxford—are lucky in that conditions are favourable for achieving this end. Opportunities exist by the score, and are eagerly taken. Opinions are freely expressed and sympathetically received, although cynicism, the occupational malaise of the well-fed, well-off undergraduate, too often rears its ugly head. Of purely local interest, the last decade has seen in Cambridge, as might be expected, the erection of many new buildings, and an increase in the traffic problems. The Lion Yard Redevelopment scheme has not yet been passed. The Science faculties are crowding into the centre of the city, and the Arts and Humanities are moving to the outskirts. Addenbrooke's, a place of happy memories for some, is also vacating its present position, and moving to the outskirts. I am assured by a leading educationalist, resident in Cambridge, that the biggest social change that has taken place recently has been the large influx of Scandinavian girls—with the attendant repercussions amongst the male body of the university. A good change too, I might say. This year, life continues much as usual—more royalty and Herb Elliott have arrived, the Rugby team have done well, and Churchill College has started. Somewhat unusual was the announcement, that, in the interests of order and public safety, Guy Fawkes celebrations were to be banned. A sad blow for all Peterites. The O.P.'s up at the moment continue to uphold the name of the School, particularly Kirby, Bellwood and Peverley. Kirby is Captain of University Cricket, Bellwood is President of the Footlights Dramatic Club, and Peverley has gained a Double First in Science. J. N. T. HowAT, B.A. 5th year at Ridley Hall. Still maintains his secluded view of Newnham. Has been helping one of his friends run one of the Cambridge Boys Clubs, and has been very successful at it. J. R. PEVERLEY, B.A. 4th year. Doing Research at Christ's. Gained a Double First. Must look back with satisfaction on his time as an undergraduate, which included representing the University at Shooting. Gave a speech at the O.P. Dinner. R. G. BEAN. 3rd year. Reading Modern Languages at King's. We haven't seen much of Roy, but we know he has got engaged. Perhaps that is why we haven't seen him. Good luck to him. P. L. BELLWOOD. 3rd year. Reading History at St. Catharine's. Doing extremely well. Makes many public appearances as President of the Footlights. Opened the Footlights new Clubroom—the first for 21 years. Was guest M.C. of the last C.U.A.B.C. boxing meeting. 51
T. CHILMAN. 3rd year. Reading Part II Psychology at Emmanuel. Life further complicated by having to read Zoology in his spare time. Ardent squash player. Plays hockey for Styx against various Southern womens' Clubs. Often seen at the theatre. D. B. Invmr. 3rd year. Reading Part H English at Emmanuel. Great friend of Layfield. Answers moral questions of the day. Captained Emmanuel Hockey 3rd XI for some time, and plays table-tennis. His rooms are a convenient base for all Emmanuel men. D. KIRBY. 3rd year. Reading Modern Languages at Emmanuel. Captain of University Cricket. Secretary of the Emmanuel Lions. Plays squash for. Emmanuel 1st V. Often seen talking in the cloisters with other sporting . giants. P. J. NETHERWOOD. 3rd year. Reading Engineering at Christ's. Still plays hockey. Acts in all matters with David Sparham. Helps suppor t, Christ's social life. E. S. PORTLOCK. 3rd year. Reading Estate Management at Emmanuel. A trusted friend of all. Very successful, and very popular. President of the Junior Common Room, and Secretary of the Boat Club. Still as loyal to the cause of rowing as ever. Leading member of the Benchers—Emmanuel's oldest social club. D. T. SPARHAP.I. 3rd year. Reading Engineering at Christ's. Plays hockey. Gives coffee to, and knocks around with Peter Netherwood. D. J. COOK. 2nd year. Reading Classics at Downing. Threw a big 21st party this term. Rows in the Downing 1st VIII. Always immaculately dressed. P. A. CROSSLEY. 2nd year. Reading Natural Sciences at Emmanuel. Gained 1st Class Honours in Prelims. President of the Thomas Young Club. Provided very original contribution to the Poppy Day celebrations. Has been persuaded to row. A. H. CROWTHER. 2nd year. Reading Architecture at St. Catharine's. Another man about town. Does a little rowing. Enjoys Cambridge immensely. P. J. DRONFIELD. 2nd year. Reading Economics at Emmanuel. Plays hockey for the 2nd XI. Finds people at Cambridge very interesting. Helps consume Kershaw's coffee. W. M. HOWARD. 2nd year. Reading Modern Languages at Clare. One of the resident funny men. Diverse in his sporting activities—playing squash and rugby, and sprinting for Clare. Works quite hard and dreams of fast cars. M. J. KERSHAW. 2nd year. Reading Economics at Emmanuel. An expert on the local taverns. To be found in the `Castle' or `Bun Shop'. Plays rugby for Emmanuel. Has a novel lighting system in his room—rather a `strain' on the eyes though. D. G. METCALF. 2nd year. Reading Modern Languages at Selwy Dabbles a little in sport, and visits the theatre occasionally. Finds Cambrid very stimulating. T. E. H. SABBEN-CLARE. 2nd year. Reading Engineering at Emman One of the two O.P.'s in the Officers Training Corps. Plays his Spa guitar and rows. Founder member of Pooh Stick Club. 52
E. C. SEDMAN. 2nd year. Reading Natural Sciences at Trinity. Gained 1st Class Honours in the Prelims. Withdrawn from circulation after first rugby game of season, because of injuries. Attends hospital every day for treatment. Maintains a cheerful countenance despite his setback. Owns a vehicle with two massive loudspeakers attached. J. G. SLATER. 2nd year. Reading Engineering at King's. Does some rowing. Maintains an interest in the University Musical societies. E. S. BOLTON. 1st year. Reading Engineering at St. Catharine's. Settling down well. Rows and drinks Butland's coffee. A. N. P. BUTLAND. 1st year. Reading Engineering at St. Catharine's. Dabbles in politics. Keeps a good wine cellar. Views vigorous exercise with suspicion. D. H. GEE. 1st year. Reading Maths at St. John's. Selected to play for 3rd XI hockey four times, but released from his obligations each time by a cancellation. Found a bath in his digs, which has never been connected to a water supply. C. D. IBBERSON. 1st year. Reading Economics at Emmanuel. Followed brother's footsteps and stroked the 2nd Fairbairn VIII. Confirmed theatregoer. Last port of call for refreshments for a certain homeward bound gentleman. T. D. J. LAYFIELD. 1st year. Reading Classics at Emmanuel. Possibly the first freshman this term to speak at the Union. Elected Reading Room Secretary in Emmanuel. Played hockey for the 3rd XI. Scarf changed colour a month after the beginning of term. D. L. SLADE. 1st year. Reading Law in Emmanuel. Last freshman to remain in the University Trial Eights at rowing. Rowed in the Emmanuel 1st Fairbairn VIII. Conspicuous for his absence from his rooms. Has developed a phobia for Victoriana.
Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.
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