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O.P. News
from Feb 1961
by StPetersYork
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
1st XI
2nd XI
Sat. May 13 Clifton C.C. Wed. „ 17 York C.C. Sat. „ 20 Worksop Coll. Wed. „ 24 1st Round Seni Sat. „ 27 Giggleswick School Wed. „ 31 Durham Sch'I Sat. June 3 Leeds G.S. Wed. „ 7 The Forty Club Sat. „ 10 Semi-finals of S Wed. „ 14 —
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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 Gentle- men C.C. Sat. „ 22 Bootham Schl Fri. Sat. 28 29 }Old Peterites A
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N.B. There are some additional Colts fixtures to be arranged.
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. H H
A 'Under 16' Colts XI
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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. 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 res- ponded. 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 ponded to by K. H. Rhodes. jl
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.]
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.]
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.
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 the University magazines. of
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
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.
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.