Oct 1961 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. LIII

OCTOBER, 1961

No. 358

OBITUARY THE RT. REV. H. H. WILLIAMS The School has lost by death one of its most famous Old Boys of all time in the person of the Rt. Rev. Henry Herbert Williams. Dr. Williams was 88, and had been in failing health for some time. Dr. Williams was at St. Peter's School from 1884-1891, and after a distinguished School career went on as a Hastings Exhibitioner to The Queen's College, Oxford. In the course of a long and distinguished life he will perhaps best be remembered as Principal of St. Edmund Hall from 1913 to 1920, and as Bishop of Carlisle for the next twenty-six years. For very many years Dr. Williams was President of the Old Peterite Club, and only resigned reluctantly from that office long after his retirement from Carlisle, and when it became apparent to him that he was not able to travel and attend meetings and conferences as he would have wished. At the Memorial Service held in Carlisle Cathedral on 2nd October, 1961, the School was represented by Mr. T. J. Lewis, the Secretary of the Old Peterite Club. Dr. Williams last visited St. Peter's School on 2nd July, 1944, when he preached the Commemoration Sermon.

REV. CANON A. E. FARROW Canon Farrow was at St. Peter's in the early years of the century and took his B.A. degree at Durham University in 1908, being ordained in the same year. He held curacies at Wigan and Sheffield and remained in the latter place as Vicar until 1937, when he went to Ashbourne as Vicar. He remained there until 1949, having been an honorary Canon of Derby and Rural Dean of Ashbourne. Canon Farrow died on 20th September and a memorial service was held in Derby Cathedral on 30th September.

J. W. S. GALE It was with a tremendous shock that we learned of the death of John William Stuart Gale on 5th August last, as a result of an accident. John Gale came to us in September, 1955, and from the very first his smiling face and cheerful disposition endeared him to everyone with whom he came into contact. He soon showed, both in House and School, that he was a boy who would make his mark in many different fields of School activities. His willingness at all times to make every effort to achieve his various objectives was a source of inspiration and encouragement to others. 1

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Obituary Editorial School News ... Commemoration Examination Results ... Memorial Hall Builders The Appeal ... Salvete Valete House Notes Oxford Cup Chapel ... ... Choir "Oasis" ... House Singing Competition Careers ... ... Curia Organ Society ... Informal Concert British Ship Adoption Society Natural History Society Ornithological Society ... Modern Languages Society Photographic Society C.C.F. Scouts Cricket ... Boat Club Shooting Fencing ... Tennis ... Swimming Hockey Fixtures, 1962 Old Peterite News Oxford Letter ... Acknowledgments Editorial Notices ILLUSTRATIONS The Staff, 1961 Old Peterite Club President's Badge of Office

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John Gale shone particularly on the Sports field, and his prowess in most of our School games is still very fresh in the minds and memories of us all. He reached in his last year his rightful place among the leaders of the School, and when the time came for him to leave in July, 1960 we were conscious of a perhaps justifiable pride in the knowledge that he left us as the kind of finished product we like to think we are able to produce. John Gale's untimely end will be long mourned by us all, and we extend to his family our deepest sympathy.

MARGARET MARY MASON We regret to record the death on 7th April, 1961, after a long illness, of Margaret Mary Mason, who was a member of the Staff at St. Peter's School from 1938 to 1943. Miss Mason will be remembered with affection by many members of The Rise, from the time she was matron there, and also by boys who passed through her hands in St. Olave's, where she spent several years teaching in the lower part of the School.

EDITORIAL "Let us not mistake comfort as civilisation" was the warning uttered by Mr. John Rodgers on Speech Day; a timely warning, too, in these days of labour-saving devices, automation and the "affluent society". A desire for comfort is natural and, indeed, instinctive, and progress towards a more comfortable condition of life is universally welcome; horsehair is seldom preferred to foam rubber and few ladies would wish to return to whalebone and buttoned boots. Nor will anyone deny that more comfortable working conditions, within certain limits, improve production. A great deal of our time and money is, in fact, spent on making our lives more comfortable, be it with the purchase of creature comforts or the more speculative but more exciting investment in football pools or Bingo. Most advertising, too, is directed at our desire for a more comfortable and easier life. There comes a point, however, at which too much comfort dulls the senses and the brain. The process is insidious; the ascetic life of the monastery has, apart from its principle of self-denial, a realistic purpose, for excessive comfort leads to sloth and an increased reluctance to be uncomfortable, hence to an avoidance of tasks and pursuits which bring with them a measure of discomfort. From there it is but a short step to claiming comfort as a right and to refusing to work unless certain amenities are provided or certain conditions fulfilled. What is piously claimed to be "standing up for one's rights" is all too often nothing but a selfish determination not to do anything for nothing and not to put oneself out for anybody. It is a sad reflection on human nature that it is in times of prosperity and comfortable living conditions that men appear to be least willing to help one another; "what is there in it for me?" becomes the first question in men's minds. There are fortunately still very many men and women willing to serve the community without thought of reward or even recognition, and while there are such people civilisation is safe; but the danger signs are clear, and this is the challenge facing the youth of today. To overcome all the materialistic forces pulling in the opposite direction they need all their determination and an example from their elders. 2

SCHOOL NEWS The School was awarded a whole holiday on the occasion of the wedding of the Duke of Kent and Miss Katharine Worsley in York Minster; most of the School and House Monitors had the honour of acting as assistant ushers in the Minster. *

In accordance with ancient tradition the School was represented at the enthronement of the new Archbishop of York in York Minster on 13th September. The Head Master, the Head of the School (P. Collins) and the Vice-Head of the School (C. J. Territt) walked in one of the processions. * * * We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Dunstan, Mr. and Mrs. Pease and Mr. and Mrs. Shuttleworth on the birth of their sons—one each. *

Mr. B. H. Holbeche has been appointed Head Master of King Edward VI School, Bath, and will be leaving St. Peter's at the end of the Christmas Term. He will be succeeded as Housemaster of Queen's by Mr. Shuttleworth. * * * Work on the dining hall and kitchen extensions continued throughout the Summer Term and the holidays and they were just ready for use on the first day of the Christmas Term. This enables the four boarding houses to have all meals in the new hall, whilst Queen's and Temple have lunch and tea in the small dining hall. The new squash courts should be ready before Christmas.

COMMEMORATION At the Prize-giving in the Clifton Cinema Mr. John Rodgers, M.P., 0.P., was welcomed in Latin by the Head of School, after which the Dean of York asked the Head Master to present his report. Mr. Dronfield, before proceeding to the main part of his report, dealt with two "burning educational topics": University entry and the means test. The former was becoming increasingly difficult and he welcomed the proposed establishment of a central office for applications to all Universities except Oxford and Cambridge; nevertheless 37 boys would be going to Universities this October. The means test, even in its modified form, continued the Head Master, caused hardship in many cases, especially as some large industrial firms, much to their credit, were prepared to put some of their money into education, for this resulted in some professions suffering—notably medicine, the Law and the teaching profession; in the latter the shortage of Mathematics teachers was acute and, if the situation was not corrected, the teaching of Mathematics as a Sixth Form subject would be in jeopardy. Turning to the curriculum, Mr. Dronfield reported the success of the "A" Level Economics and the "0" Level Russian courses and announced the impending introduction of woodwork and metalwork classes; he stressed the continued importance of Classics and reminded parents of the fact that all boys did at least one science subject up to "0" Level. It was 3

comforting to note that the School curriculum would have to be varied very little, and that only at Sixth Form level, to satisfy the requirements of the proposed Agreement to Broaden the Curriculum. After paying tribute to the Careers Master, the Head Master reported a pleasing increase in the use of Short Works and other courses. It was intended to organise a short Careers Convention in the School in February, to which all parents would be invited and at which a number of experts would cover a wide range of Careers topics. Much building was still in progress or planned: the extended dining ball and new kitchens would be ready in September and the two new squash courts would be in use before Christmas, whilst the alterations to The Manor, which had had to be postponed, should definitely be finished by Easter. Of these buildings, only the squash courts had been provided by the Appeal Fund. Future projects included a new boarding house, the completion of the 1935 building, improvements to the Chapel, including a new organ, provision for metalwork and woodwork and improvements to the swimming bath. The acquisition of 29 Clifton last year had had an inspiring effect on the School's music, and more and more boys were taking up instrumental playing. The Head Master made special mention of Anfield, who had crowned his school career by becoming an A.R.C.O., and Hunter, who had been the first Peterite since the war to have a composition of his performed by the Choir in Chapel. In his necessarily brief review of all the out of school activities Mr. Dronfield mentioned, inter alia, the proposed adoption of long trousers by the Senior Scouts, Alderson's successes on the squash court, five new records in the Sports, the loss of the Cricket XI's unbeaten record but the great promise in the Junior cricket, the visit of the VIII to Marlow Regatta, Poynor's selection for the Imperial Cadet Association team to shoot in Canada and the unbeaten success of the Fencing team. The Head Master concluded his report by saying that the School's many societies continued to flourish; boys were encouraged to join as many as possible and at the same time to realise that membership involved attendance, a valuable lesson for their life after leaving school, when they would find that one of the besetting sins of the world was apathy.

"It was at St. Peter's that I learnt to enjoy life to the full," said Mr. John Rodgers in his speech after presenting the prizes; he went on, however, to warn his audience against mistaking comfort as civilisation, against the "I'm all right, Jack" and the "Never had it so good" mentality. The rapid scientific progress of the past forty years had not been matched by our intellectual and moral progress, and there was undoubtedly a danger that we as a nation might be entering the twilight of our glory. It was true that some of the greatest men in the world had not won prizes at school— the usual bromide uttered on such occasions—but these were the exception and not the rule, and it behoved every boy, while at school, to strive to excel in everything he did; otherwise the men would not be forthcoming to surmount the difficulties which daily were confronting us. We should not do obeisance to the mean or average, we should not suppress individuality for the sake of conformity, for we, more than any other nation, were forced to live on our wits, at the same time doing a hard day's work for a hard day's pay. 4

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OLD PETERITE CLUB

President's Badge of Office Presented by H. L. Creer, Esq., O.P. "Hand-made, in the form of a Pendant, 2p, ins. deep x ins. wide, with the School Coat-of-Arms placed centrally, hand-cut and enamelled against a pale blue centre background with framework having at sides laurel leaves in relief, top and bottom scrolls worded Old Peterite Club and President respectively in blue enamel and white enamelled Yorkshire Rose above the top scroll. The whole being attached to a blue ribbon collarette." The badge on the reverse side bears the inscription:— Presented by H. L. Creer (1893-1898) President of the Old Peterite Club 1955-1958

Mr. Rodgers concluded his speech with a few words of advice : "Start your own library; get books, read them, and then, when you have read them, do not be afraid of expressing or criticising the views you have read in them; do not let your ideal be to become the strong, silent Englishman— considered strong merely because they are silent and silent merely because they have nothing to say. Do not be confined by your own environment. Get out and widen your views of men and things. Take an active interest in what is happening in your city, in your county and in your country's affairs. Do not expect the Government to do everything for you, get involved yourself; but remember when you become involved that involvement is in order to give service to the community, because great deeds and great thoughts come from the heart and not from the head." Mr. Rodgers was thanked by Mr. A. S. Rymer, O.P. In a short ceremony after the Prize Giving, Mr. H. L. Creer, Past President of the Old Peterite Club, invested Dr. Marcus Clegg, the President, with a Badge of Office, which Mr. Creer has presented to the Club.

PRIZE LIST Norman Crombie Memorial Prize - D. L. Brown P. E. Lord Classical Prize - - D. J. Wilson Whytehead Memorial Prizes for Divinity: Senior - T. D. F. Anderson Junior - P. M. Semper The Headmaster's Prize for Mathematics - G. Gildener Stephenson Greek Prize - P. M. Read Dean of York's Prizes for Latin Prose: VIth Form - - - - T. P. N. Fawcett Below VIth - - - A. N. Ferrar K. Vaigo The B.M.A. Prize for Science - L. Toyne European History Prize - J. M. Pickard Sir Lumley Dodsworth Essay Prize - T. E. H. Smart The Old Peterite Club Reading Prizes: - R. L. Bywater VIth Form - - - - C. G. Evans Below VIth - M. A. Abel The Frank Pick Prize for Design - R. A. Wood The Needham Prize for Architecture The Jack Brittain Memorial Prizes for Middle School Essay: - - - - J. M. W. Bennitt IVth Forms - J. R. Pullman Shells Modern Languages Prizes: - A. M. Headlam French - - - A. M. Headlam German - - M. G. Staveley Physics Prize - P. J. F. Robson Chemistry Prize - P. Stuttard Biology Prize - E. J. Lawson Special Prize for Mathematics and Science - C. J. B. Batty Geography Prize (Below the VIth) Music Prizes: - - - - J. R. Anfield Keyboard - P. Hunt Instrumental - R. A. Wood Art Prize General Knowledge Prizes: VIth Form - - C. P. Spencer - C. J. Kitching Vth Forms - C. G. Goodlock Below Vth 5

FORM PRIZES Vth Form (Languages) — — — — — — A. V. A. Dickie Vth Form (Maths. and Science) — — — — A. N. Ferrar Vth Form (English Subjects) — — — — — C. J. L. Clarke Vth Form (General Subjects) — — — — — J. M. Ruddock IVa — — — — — — — — — J. H. Russell IVA — — D. A. Burnell — — — — — — — IVB — — — — — — — — — M. P. Crossley IV Modern — — — — — — — — D. N. Quarrie Upper Shell A — — — — — — C. W. Birch — Lower Shell A — — — — — — B. J. Watson — Shell B — — — — — — — — — M. G. Day

EXAMINATION RESULTS Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board, July, 1961 STATE SCHOLARSHIPS D. J. Wilson. J. C. G. Wheeler. P. Collins. "A" and "AS" LEVEL Fawcett, T. P. N.—Latin, Greek, Ancient History, G.P. Hirst.—Ancient History, G.P. Read.—Latin, Greek, Ancient History, G.P. Wheeler, T.—Latin, Greek, Ancient History. Wilson, D. J.—Latin,* Greek,* Ancient History, G.P. Alderson.—G.P. Anderson.—English, Divinity, G.P. Anfield.—Geography, Music, G.P. Atkinson, J. M.—English, History with Foreign Texts. Brown, C. L.—English, History with Foreign Texts,* G.P. Brown, T. P.—History. Bywater.—French, English, G.P. Collins.—English,* History,* G.P. Frank.—English. French, M. J.—History, Geography. Headlam, A. M.—French, German, G.P. Henwood.—French, History. Hewitt.—English, History, G.P. Lacy.—French, English. Pickard.—English, History, G.P. Poynor.—English, Geography, G.P. Robson, A. C.—English. Shouksmith, J. A.—French, German, G.P. Smart.—English, History, G.P. Spencer, C. P.—English, History,* G.P. Territt.—English, History. Wakefield.—French, English. Williams.—French, German, English. Abel, M. A.—Art, Mathematics and Higher Mathematics. Brisby.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. Bruce, R. G.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. Foster, A. J. D.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics. Gildener.—Mathematics* and Higher Mathematics, G.P. Hunt, P.—Physics. Jesper.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. Kettlewell.—Geography, Mathematics and Higher Mathematics. Lawson.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

Mann.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics. Reiss.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Robson, P. J. F.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Shannon, J. R.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics. Shaw, D.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Ward. S. D.—Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics,* Chemistry.* Bradshaw.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. Alexander.—Chemistry, Biology. Bramworth.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. Carr, R. G.—Physics, Chemistry. ChiIman.—Zoology. Dobson.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology.* Groundwater.—Mathematics for Science, Physics,* Chemistry. Hardman.—Physics, Chemistry. Harris.—Chemistry, Zoology, Biology, G.P. Humpherson.—Chemistry, Biology. Jones, W. E.—Mathematics for Science, Physics. Joy.—Geography. Kirkus.—Chemistry, G.P. Marsay.—Mathematics for Science. Parkin.—Physics, Chemistry. Peat.—Mathematics for Science. Plans, J. D. A.—Physics. Rhodes.—Mathematics for Science, Chemistry. Richardson, P.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Robson, A. M.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, G.P. Shubrook.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. Skiera.—Chemistry. Staveley.—Mathematics for Science,* Physics,* Chemistry, G.P. Stuttard.—Chemistry,* Zoology, Botany. Sykes, D.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. Sykes, P. H.—Physics. Thornton.—Mathematics for Science, Physics. Wheeler, J. C. G.—Mathematics for Science,* Physics,* Chemistry,* G.P. Wood, R. A. B.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. * Yunibandhu.—Mathematics for Science, Physics, Chemistry. Note.—An asterisk indicates a Distinction in that subject. G.P. under "A" level means General Paper. "0" LEVEL Atkinson, C. E. M. (8); Bailey (7); Blackford (8); Bradbury (7); Carr, J. D. (4); Clarke (9); Dickie (9); Dunbar (7); Gregg (9); Hattee (5); Hey (9); Jowett (9); Lumley (5); Metcalfe (6); Midgley (8); Perry, A. W. (7); Ruddock (9); Watson, G. (9); Wood, R. A. (5). Baker (7); Barton, C. R. (5); Barton, R. 0. (8); Eggleshaw (8); Evans (7); Ferrar (9); Fisher (9); Grainger (7); Grayson (9); Grieves (8); Holmes, I. L. (6); Hopwood (8); Howard, M. J. (5); Kitching (9); Lunn (7); Martinson (6); Raine (8); Robson, M. E. (I); Routledge (5); Shaw, B. G. (7); Shouksmith (8); Smith, M. V. (9); Templeman (8); Wroe (3). Balfour (I); Brining (I); Cockcroft (2); Cooper (5); Cossins (5); Dale (3); Fox (6); Gray (6); Haxby (7); Higgins (6); Hodgson (2); Johnson (z); Lees (2); McKay (a); Magson (3); Pearson (a); Quickfall (a); Richman (I); Schofield (2); Shields (8); Warburton (2); Woolley (2). Adcock (2); Batty (4); Dixon, M. R. (6); Fawcett, H. G. N. (2); Lewis (3); Newhouse, J. L. (2); Pace (6); Popplewell (a). Alderson (a); Alexander (a); Atkinson, J. M. (a); Bramworth (a); Brisby (a); Brown, D. L. (a); Brown, T. P. (a); Bywater (a); Carr, R. G. (a); Frank (a); French, M. J. (a); Gildener (a); Headlam, A. M. (2); Jesper (a); Kettlewell (a); Peat (a); Pickard (a); Platts (a); Robinson, G. P. (2); Robson, A. C. (a); Shannon, J. R. (a); Shaw, D. (a); Shouksmith (a); Shubrook (a); Spencer, C. P. (I); Sykes, D. (a); Sykes, P. H. (a); Thornton (a); Ward, S. D. (a); Wood, R. A. B. (a). Barker (a); Dowson (a); Hayes (I); Headlam, K. W. (a); Holgate (a); Hutchinson, S. R. (a); Ormiston (a); Pattinson (a); Shepherd (a); West, N. J. (a). 7

OLD PETERITE CLUB MEMORIAL HALL BUILDERS Addey, J. Alderson, B. R. Amos, W. Anderson, S. Anelay, W. Ankers, J. T. Archer, L. H. J. Atkinson, E. G. B. Atkinson, P. S. Baddeley, M. J. Bagshaw, D. W. Bagshaw, P. D. Bagshaw, W. S. B. Baker, I. H. Baker, P. T. Baker, R. Croft Bamforth, H. Bardgett, P. L. Barry, I. 0. Battrick, W. B. Beachell, F. M. Beachell, H. M. Beachell, D. H. Beachell, J. M. Bell, N. J. Bellwood, P. L. Biggin, J. Bird, D. J. Blake, J. P. Blackburn, W. D. Blenkin, J. N. Blunt, D. A. C. Booth, J. M. Border, A. P. Bough, R. G. Bower, R. Boyes, K. A. Brewin, J. D. Briggs, G. H. Broadhurst, A. Brockbank, J. T. Brocklebank, D. N. Brown, H. G. Browne, F. D. Bryce, A. B. Bulmer, H. C. Burdass, C. M. C. Burdass, J. U. Burdon, T. H. Burnett, H. B. Burnett, N. R. Burrows, H. S. Butland, A. N. P. Butland, W. E. Butler, H. A. Buttrum, A. P. Byass, D. E.

Caley, J. P. Camfield, A. A. Camm, J. P. Carlin, F. Chadwick, C. I. Chilman, H. L. Chilman, J H Chilman, K G Chilman, P W. G. Chilman, T. Claybourn, G. R. Clegg, M. T. Colley, H. Colley, R. H. Colley, W. H. Collins, A. A. Collins, M. Collinson, R. I. Connelly, R. L. Cooper, A. B. Crawshaw, H. G. Creer, H. L. Crombie, G. N. P. Crossley, P. A. Cutforth, G. E. Cutforth, L. E. Dee, C. C. De Little, R. G. De Little, R. J. Dench, P. G. R. Denison, E. A. K. Denison, J. A. Dickenson, J. M. Dixon, J. B. Dixon, R. S. Dodsworth, J. M. Douglas, M. S. Doyle, J. B. Dronfield, P. J. Dutton, I. S. T. Durham, Lord Bishop of Easten, J. A. Eastwood, B. J. Eccles, J. D. Edinger, L. D. Elston, R. P. Endecott, D. S. Etherington, J. Fairweather, C. C. Fearnside, F. Field, R. A. Forsythe, W. T. J. Garbutt, T. W. Gardner, G. D. 8

Gedge, H. F. S. Gedge, J. B. Gee, D. H. Gill, J., Executors of Goodburn, M. G. Graham, G. E. L. Graham, P. R. G. Graham, W. Gray, B. A. C. Gray, D. St. G. W. Gray, G. P. Gray, R. Gregory, V. B. Griffiths, J. C. Grove-Stephensen, J. C. Hall, A. G. Hall, P. N. B. Hallas, M. Hanson, J. A. Harding, J. T. Hamby, F. B. S. Harrison, N. B. Hemsley, F. R. W. Hewitt, D. V. Hick, R. M. Hillyard, F. H. Hilton, J. C. Hodd, D. K. Hodd, H. N. Hodd, N. M. Holgate, E. Hollander, C Hollway, M. Holmes, D. C. Hopkinson, R. C. Hopwood, A. P. Horsley, W. J. Houghton, C. C. Houghton, J. C. Howard, K. A. Howat, C. G. Howat, J. N. T. Hudson, C. K. Hunter, 0. Huntley, W. G. Huzzard, J. B. Huzzard, J. V. .

Ibberson, W. R. Inglis, J. McN. Irvin, D. B. Jackson, D. C. Jackson, J. J. Jackson, R. A.

Jaques, S. H. Jobling, R. L. Johnson, A. N. Johnston, H. Judge, H. W.

Ogilvie, D. G. Ogley, G. H. Ogley, S. O.P. Club. Oxtoby, G. H.

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Pacey, F. J. Pacey, F. W. B. Parker, R. Pearson, G. E. Penniston, P. Perry, C. H. Pfluger, D. Phillips, J. S. P. Pick, M. Pickering, B. H. Pickersgill, J. B. Piercy, T. Ping, A. Wentworth. Ping, W. H. W. Potts, W. E. Powell, W. B. Powell, W. W. Proudfoot, R. H. Proudley, D. G. Purse, H. R. L.

Lamb, D. A. A. Layfield, T. D. J. Lennard, J. Leversedge, L. F. Lewis, C. H. Lewis, T. J. Little, L. A. Liversidge, J. F. Lockwood, C. Lyth, J. C. Lyth, W. R. Magson, N. J. Mammatt, S. E. Mann, F. J. March, G. R. A. Marshall, N. E. V. Masterman, W. H. Mayson, D. C. Masser, R. T. Matthews, P. G. Megginson, J. S. Mervyn, R. F. S. Metcalfe, R. H. Middlebrook, W. R. Middleton, T. C. Milner, G. H. Moore, J. E. Morris, P. A. Morris, R. Mortimer, J. B. Mould, J. Murray, H. Macdonald, W. I. Maclldowie, A. B. MacKellar, W. G. Mackintosh, S. McDermid, N. G. L. R. McDougle, D. W. H. McNeil, C. Nelson, H. N. Newdick, F. N. Newhouse, H. C. Newhouse, J. C. Newton, T. C. Norwood, D. Norwood, D. P. Norwood, J. M.

Quarrie, R. G. M. Quickfall, C. J. Quickfall, J. E. H. Rainford, T. C. Raley, H. A. G. Raley, M. Ramsden, J. Ramsden, J. N. Ratcliff, K. M. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Reavley, D. R. Relton, R. A. Reynolds, A. G. Reynolds, G. H. F. Rhodes, K. H. Richards, W. Ringrose, P. F. Rix, L. Rob, C. G. Robinson, D. Robinson, W. B. Robson, P. Rodger, A. C. Rodgers, J. Roy, M. H. T. Ruddock, M. Ruddock, P. H. 0. Rumfitt, D. T. Rusholme, M. B. Ryder, J. M. Rymer, A. S. Saville, J. Saville, J. M. Scholefield, J. Sears, A. C.

Sedman, E. C. Shepherd, C. S. Shepherd, D. 0. Shirtcliffe, J. R. Simpson, D. T. Slegg, F. C. Smith, E. M. Smith, G. D. Sneesby, A. H. Speddings, C. B. Sproulle, M. I. H. Stansfield, L. F. H. 0. Stead, R. L. Steele, F. F. Steward, H. D. C. Stratton, R. A. Stuart, T. E. Sykes, H. V. Sykes, P. R. Taylor-Thompson, J. Thomas, T. E. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, D. C. Thompson, E. G. Thornton, E. D. Thorp, R. H. Toyne, S. M. Trimmer, C. D. Troop, J. G. Troughton, A. P. Tyne, D. T. N. Wadsworth, C. P. Wainwright, C. B. Walker, J G Wall, L. J. L. Walls, J. P. G. Ward, J. D. Warin, R. P. Warren, D. E. Watson, F. F. Webber, R. S. F. Welch, I. T. R. Wellburn, W. H. Wheatley, R. D. White, R. Whitmore, J. M. Williams, E. F. Williams-Raahauge, M. P. Wilson, A. S. Wilson, A. G. Wilson, I. Wood, H. M. Wood, J. A. Wood, M. J. Yeld, P. H. Young, D. G. M. Anonymous.

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SALVETE The Rise: M. K. Beaumont. P. J. Flint. School House: S. C. Maslin. Temple: J. R. Barker.

VALETE THE GROVE U. A. Alexander. 1953-61. L.VIE. House Monitor. "0" Level 1959 (5), 196o (1); "A" Level, 1961 (Biology, Chemistry); Alt. "0" Level (t). 1st XV, 1959-6o (Cap). Yorkshire Schoolboys Rugby Trial, 196o-61. School Athletics 196o-61. School Swimming, 1959-6o (Capt.). House Cricket, Tennis, Squash, Cross Country. Shooting. House colours. Ldg. Sea. R.N. Section. Marksman. Ornithological Society Treasurer. Questus Committee. C. J. B. Batty. 1954-61. V Mod. "0" Level, 196o (2), 1961 (4). House Boating. Cadet Signals Section. Marksman. Natural History Society Committee. T. P. Brown. 1951-61. L.VI. "0" Level (7); "A" Level, 1961 (History). 2nd XV, 196o. 1st VIII, 1961. House Squash, Cross Country, Athletics. House Colours. L/Sgt., 2 i/c Army Section. Marksman. Theological Society Committee. R. G. Bruce. 1954-61. U.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (9); "A" Level, 196o (Maths. and Higher Maths., Physics). Alt."O" Level (r). 1st XV, 196o. School Swimming, 1959-6o-61. 1st VIII, 196o-61. House Colours. Ldg. Sea. R.N. Section. Marksman. Library Monitor. L. P. Dobson. 1952-61. L.VI. "0" Level, 1959 (8); "A" Level, 1961 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Dist.)). House Athletics. C.Q.M.S., Cert. "T", 196o. Founded Theological Society, Secretary, 1960. J. M. R. Fox. 1953-61. VB. "0" Level, 196o (2). House Fencing, Boating. L/Cpl. N.C.O. Cadre.

C. Henwood. 1956-61. U.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (7), 1960 (1); "A" Level, 1960 (2) (History with Foreign Texts), 1961 (French, History). Vice Captain 3rd XV, 1960. 2nd XI Hockey, 1960-61; Colours. House Cricket, Tennis Captain, Cross Country Captain, Athletics, Squash. House colours. Marksman. S.S.M. i/c Recruits. Chapel Committee. S. J. Holder. 1959-61. IVB Junior Colts XV. House Boating, Athletics, Swimming. Cadet R.A.F. Basic. P. F. Johnson. 1954-61. VB. "0" Level, 1961 (2). 1st Class Scout. Treasurer Organ Society. W. E. Jones. 1953-61. U.VI. School Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (8), 1960 (3); "A" Level, 1960 (Physics, Chemistry). 1st VIII, 1960-61. 3rd XV, 1960-61 School Athletics, 1960-61; Colours. House Colours. House Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming. S.S.M. i/c Basic Section. Marksman. Curia. Junior Science Society, Secretary, 1957. Photographic Society, Secretary, 1959-61. House Representative, Russian Society. House Representative, Music Society. Choral Society, Secretary. 1961. N. P. Thornton. 1956-61. L.VID. "0" Level, 1959 (7); "A" Level, 1961 (Maths for Science, Physics). "0" Level (I). Senior Colts XV, 1958. 2nd VIII (Country Life). School Chess. Junior House Cricket. House Athletics, Fencing. Ldg. Seaman i/c Naval Basic. Marksman. J. C. G. Wheeler. 1951-61. U.VI. Head of House. "0" Level, 1958 (9); "A" Level, I960 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths. and Higher Maths.); Alt."O" Level, 1960 (Economics). State Scholarship, 1961. 1st VIII, 1960-61. Secretary of Rowing, 1960-61. Captain of School Athletics, 1960-61; Colours, 1959-60-61. znd XV, 1959-60-61; Colours. Games Committee. School Fencing, 1958-59. House Swimming. 1st V Squash, 1959-60-61; Colours. House Colours. House Tennis. P.O. R.N. Section. Yeoman of Signals. Music Society Committee. Curia. THE MANOR R. L. Bywater. 1956-61. U.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (8); "A" Level, 1960-61 (English and French). 1st VIII, 1960-61, Captain of Boats, 1961; House Colours. House Rugger, Athletics, Cross Country. Bdr. i/c R.A. Detachment. Marksman. Debating Society Committee. Modem Langu-. ages Society Committee. Film Society House Representative. Secretary Curia. Editor of "Oasis", 1961. Library Monitor. Games Committee. R. G. Carr. 1956-61. L.VID. "0" Level, 1959 (5); "A" Level, 1961 (Physics, Chemistry). R. A. Cunningham. 1955-61. IV Mod. Junior House Rugger. Junior House Cricket. House Swimming. Cadet Basic Section. R. M. Fawcett. 1955-61. IVB. Junior House Rugger. House Swimming. School Junior Swimming, 1961. Junior House IV. House Athletics. Cadet Army Section. Marksman. J. M. B. Frank. 1957-61. L.VIB. "0" Level, 1959-60 (6); "A" Level, 1961 (English). House Cricket, Tennis. Cpl. R.A.F. Section. Marksman. M. R. Homby. 1957-61. Transitus B. "0" Level, 1960 (5). House Boating, Swimming. A.B. R.N. Section. I. T. Parkin. 1950-61. L.VI. Head of The Manor. "0" Level, 1958 (7), 1960 (2). "A" Level, 1960 (Chemistry), Alt "0" level Economic Structure; "A" Level, 1961 (Physics, Chemistry). 1st VIII, 1961. ist V Squash Colours, 1959-61. School Swimming, 1957-61; Captain, 1959-61. School Athletics, 1960-61. House Rugger, Tennis. Games Committee. House Colours. R.L.S.S. Award of Merit. Ldg. Seaman R.N. Section. L/Sgt. M.T. Section and Drill Squad. Marksman. Curia. J. M. Pearson. 1957-61. VB. "0" Level, 1960 (3), 1961 (I). House Tennis Squash, Swimming, Athletics. Cadet M.T. Section. 12

T. E. H. Smart. 1953-61. U.VI. Chapel Monitor. Head of The Manor. "0" Level, 1958 (6), 1960 (2); "A" Level, 1960 (English, History, Geography). 1961 (English, History). 2nd VIII, 1961. 3rd XV, 196o Captain. House Athletics, Chess, Cross Country. House Colours. P.O. i/c R.N. Section. Marksman. Debating Society Secretary, President, 1960. Chairman Curia, 1960. Chapel Committee. Russian Society Committee. Library Monitor. P. H. Sykes. 1956-6z. L.VI D. House Monitor "0" Level, 1959 (5); Civil Service Exam., 1960; "A" Level, 1961 (Physics). 1st VIII (Ashburton), 1961. Schools "Hundred". Flt./Sgt. i/c R.A.F. Section. Flying Scholarship and Private Pilots' Licence. Debating Society. Vice-President, 1960. C. I. D. Tomlinson. 1952-61. VB. "0" Level, 1961. 1st XI, 1961. Colts Colours. 3rd XV, 1960. House Athletics. Leading Cadet R.A.F. Section. R. A. Wood. 1957-61. Va. "0" Level, 1960 (3), 1961 (5). 1st XV, 1959-60. 1st XI, 1961. House Captain of Tennis, 1961. House Athletics. L/Sgt. Army Section. R. A. B. Wood. 1952-61. L.VIE. "0" Level, 1959 (6), 1961 (I); "A" Level 1961 (Chemistry, Physics, Biology (Distinction)). 2nd XI Hockey. PAL. and Queen's Scout. QUEEN'S

J. R. Anfield. 1956-61. L.VIB. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (8); "A"

Level, 1961 (Geography and Music), Grade VIII Piano (Distinction) A.R.C.O. 1st VIII, 1961. House Rugger, Swimming, R.L.S.S. Award of Merit. House Colours. 1st Class Scout (P.L.). Music Society Committee, 1958-61. Secretary, 1960. Theological Society Committee, 1960. Chapel Committee, 1960. Curia. Film Society Committee. A. J. Neal. 1957-61. L.VI. "0" Level, 1959 (7). House Cross Country. Leading Cadet, R.A.F. Section. Marksman. Choir Librarian, 1960-61. J. A. Shouksmith. 1951-61. U.VIB. Head of Queen's. "0" Level, 1958 (7); "A" Level, 1960-61 (French and German). 1st XI Hockey, 1961. 1st XI, 1959-61. Colts Colours, 1958. Captain House Athletics, 1961. House Rugger, Squash, Tennis. House Colours. 1st Class Scout. Assistant Scoutmaster. Modern Languages Society Committee. Russian Society Committee. Games Committee. D. J. Wightman. 1951-61. U.VI. House Monitor. York City Major Scholarship, 1960. "0" Level, 1957 (6); "A" Level, 1959 (Latin of Modern Studies, French, English); 1960 (French (Distinction) English); "0" Level (2). L/Cpl. Information Room. Assistant Librarian. "Oasis" Editorial Committee. Modern Languages Society Committee. THE RISE R. J. Adcock. 1953-61. VM. "0" Level, 1961 (2). Senior Colts XV, 1961; Colours. House Colours. House Athletics. Junior House Cricket. Life Saving Instructor's Certificate. School Swimming. Bugler in Band. D. L. Brown. 1955-61. U.VI. Head of School. Durham County Major Scholarship. "0" Level, 1957 (9), 1961 (1); "A" Level, 1959-60 (Latin, Greek, Ancient History (Distinction, 1960)). 1st XI, 1960-61; Colts Colours, 1958. 1st XI Hockey, 1961. Junior House Rugger. Junior House Boating. Captain. of House Chess. House Colours. C.W.O. Secretary Music Society, 1959-60. President Debating Society, 1960. Chairman Public Schools Debating Association, 1961. Chairman Curia, 1961. Library Monitor, 1958-59-60. D. 0. Jones. 1957-61. Transitus AB. "0" Level, 1960 (5). House Rugger, Swimming, Boating, Athletics. Cadet R.N. Section. I. Kirkus. 1954-61. U.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (8); "A" Level, 1960 (Chemistry, Biology, Maths. for Science), 1961 (Chemistry). 5th IV, 1961. School Swimming. School Chess. House Captain Cross Country, Swinuning, Boating, House Rugger, Athletics, Tennis. House Colours. Leading Seaman 2 i/c N.C.O. Cadre. Marksman. Music Society Committee. Curia.

G. Mann. 1956-61. L.VI C. "0" Level, 1958 (7); Alt. "0" Level, 1960 (I); "A" Level, 1960 (Maths. for Science, Physics), 196I (Maths. and HigherMaths). 2nd XV. znd XI Hockey; Colours. House Tennis. 2nd V Squash. House Athletics. Cpl. R.A.F. Section. Science Society Committee. J. M. Pattinson. 1956-61. Transitus. House Monitor. "0" Level, I960 (4). School Athletics, 1960-61; Colours. School Fencing, 1958-61; Colours. House Colours. Captain House Athletics. Captain House Fencing. House Rugger, Shooting, Swimming. Slade Individual Foil Cup. Clive Lewis Sprints Trophy. Cpl. 2 i/c M.T. Section. Marksman. R. S. Peat. 1957-61. L.VID. "0" Level, 1959 (4), 1960 (1), 1961 (I); "A" Level, 1961 (Maths for Science). Junior House Cricket. Junior House Rugger. House Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics. A.B. R.N. Section. N.C.O. Cadre. Modern Languages Society Committee. M. J. Poynor. 1956-61. L.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (3), 1960 (I); "A" Level, 1961 (English, Geography). 1st VIII (Country Life), 1960; Colours; Vice-Captain. 1st VIII (Ashburton), 1960; Colours; 1961, ViceCaptain. Cadet Pair, 1960, ist (Schools Hundred). United Kingdom's Rifle Team v. Canada at Ottawa, 1961. House Rugger. House Colours. L/Sgt., i/c Weapon Training. Marksman. Debating Society Committee. Secretary of "Questus". Junior Science Society Committee. A. C. Robson. 1956-61. L.VIB. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1 959 (4), 1960 (2), 1961 (I); "A" Level, 1961 (English). ist XI Hockey, 1961. Junior House Rugger. znd XI; Colours, I960. House Tennis. ist V, 1960-61; Colours. House Colours. House Cross Country, Athletics. znd Class Scout. Drum/ Major. L/Sgt., i/c M.T. Section. W. G. Warburton. 1958-61. VB. "0" Level, 1961 (2). Junior House Cricket, Junior House Rugger, House Cross Country, Athletics, Boating. Cadet Army Section. SCHOOL HOUSE G. W. A. R. Alderson. 1956-61. U.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (6); "A" Level, I960. 2nd XV, I96o Captain. 1st XI Hockey, 1961 (Cap.). ist XI, 1960 (Cap). 1961 Vice-Captain. Colts Colours. School Tennis, 1960-61. House Colours. 1st V Squash, 1957-61; Captain 1959-61. Leading Seaman, R.N. Section. Treasurer Russian Society. Music Society Committee. T. D. F. Anderson. 1951-61. U.VI. Head of House. "0" Level, 1958 (4); "A" Level, 1960 (English, History), 1961 (English, Divinity (Distinction)). M. T. Bell. 1957-61. V Mod. "0" Level, I960 (I). 1st XV, 1960. School Athletics. 2nd V Squash, 1960. House Boating. Junior House Cricket. House Tennis. House Colours. L/Cpl., M.T. Section. M. J. French. 1951-61. L.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (4), 1960 (I); "A" Level, 1960 (Geography), 1961 (History, Geography). znd XV, I960. House Cricket, 1959-60-6i. School Athletics. Captain House Cross Country, 1960-61. House Swimming. A.S.M., Senior Scouts. Chapel Committee. C. W. A. Groundwater. 1952-61. U.VI. House Monitor. West Riding County Major Scholarship. "0" Level, 1957 (8); "A" Level, 1959 (Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), I960 (Maths. for Science (Distinction), Physics, Chemistry (Distinction)), 1961 (Maths. for Science, Physics (Distinction), Chemistry). 3rd IV, I960. House Colours. House Rugger. 1st VIII (Country Life), 1959-60; Colours. House Squash. Sgt., Army Section, i/c Armoury. Marksman. Science Society Committee. G. P. Robinson. 1956-61. L.VIE. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (3), I96o (1), 1961 (2). 1st XV, 1960-61; Cap. Tennis Secretary, 1961. School Tennis, 1958-6o-61. School Swimming, 1958-59-60. L/Sgt., i/c Armoury. Chairman of Questus. D. A. Taylor. 1956-61. Transitus D. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (I), 196o (3). Junior House Rugger. House Athletics. Captain of House Boating. L/Cpl., i/c Signals Equipment. Film Society Secretary.

D. S. Yeadon. 1954-61. Transitus B. "0" Level, 1960 (3). 1st VIII (Country Life); 1961 Colours. Cadet Pair (Bisley), 1960. 1st VIII (Ashburton), 1961, School Swimming, 1959-60-61. Junior House Rugger. Leading Cadet. M.T./R.A.F. Section. Marksman. Photographic Society Treasurer. K. Yunibandhu. 1959-61. L.VIE. "0" Level, 1960 (7); "A" Level, 1961 (Maths. for Science, Physics, Chemistry). House Boating. Cadet, Signals Section.

TEMPLE M. A. Abel. 1953-61. L.VI. "0" Level (7). School Fencing. Cpl., i/c Signals Section. A. P. Bramworth. 1953-61. L.VID. "0" Level, 1959 (3). House Rowing, Cross Country, Athletics, Chess. Leading Seaman, R.N. Section (R.N. Writer).

J. C. Brisby. 1951-61. L.VIC. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (9), 1961 (I);

"A" Level, 1961 (Maths. and Higher Maths., Physics). znd XV, 1960, znd VIII. School Swimming, 1959-60-61. School Chess, 1959-60-61. House Colours. 1st Class Scout, P.L. Debating Society Committee. Music Society Committee. Theological Society Committee. School Orchestra (Secretary, Leader) Curia.

J. R. Eggleshaw. 1953-61. VA. "0" Level, 1961 (8). House Boating. Cadet, Signals Section.

P. G. Humpherson. L.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (6); "A" Level,

1961 (Chemistry, Biology). Captain of Shooting, 1961. 2nd XV, 1961. 1st VIII (Ashburton), 1959-61. School Athletics, 1961. Schools Hundred (Bisley), 1959. Donegal Badge, 1961. Leading/Seaman, 2 i/c Naval Basic. Marksman.

I. T. Hunter. 1951-61. L.VI. House Monitor. "0" Level, 1959 (3), 1960 (2).

Cpl., R.A.F. Section. Marksman. Music Society Committee. Organ Society Chairman. Chapel Committee.

D. A. W. Joy. 1950-61. L.VIE. "0" Level, 1958 (3), 1959 (3), 1960 (1); "A" Level, 1961 (Geography). Leading/Cadet, i/c Information Room; R.A.F. Clerk.

A. M. Robson. 1953-61. U.VI. School Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (9), 1960 (I); "A" Level, 1960 (Maths. for Science, Physics, Chemistry), 1961 (Maths. for Science, Physics). 5th IV, 1961. House Rugger, Cross Country, Tennis (Captain), Athletics, Squash, Swimming. House Colours. Leading Seaman, R.N. Section. Marksman. Senior Science Society Committee, 1960-61.

M. G. Staveley. 1952-61. U.VI. School Monitor. "0" Level, 1958 (9), 1960 (I); "A" Level, 1960 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths. and Higher Maths.), 1961 (Maths. for Science (Distinction), Physics (Distinction), Chemistry). 3rd IV, 1961. School Athletics, 1960. House Captain of Cross Country. House Colours. Sgt., R.A.F. Section; i/c N.C.O. Cadre. Marksman. Curia. Secretary Senior Science Society. Secretary Games Committee.

L. K. Vaigo. 1953-61. U.VI. House Monitor. State Scholarship, 1959; Major Scholarship in Natural Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge, 1960. "0" Level, 1957 (9), 1959 (r); "S" Level, 1959 (Chemistry (Distinction), Physics (Distinction), Maths. and Higher Maths. (Distinction)). 3rd XV, 1960. House Colours. House Cricket, Tennis (Captain). P.L. Senior Scouts. M. W. Woodruff. 1953-61. L.VI. Vice-Head of School. "0" Level, 1958 (3), 1959 (r). 1st XV, 1959-60; Cap. 1st XI Hockey, 1958-59-60-61; Captain. 1st XI, 1958-59-60-61; Captain; Cap. School Athletics, 1961. Fielding Cup, 1959-60-61. znd V Squash, 1961. Colts Colours. House Colours. Cpl., Civil Defence.

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE After a quiet beginning the term ended with a flourish of activity mottled with success. With doubtful material we plunged into the House Singing Competition, and after concentrated practice under the careful guidance of W. E. Jones, we triumphed with "Sir Eglamore" in the Unison section, thus repeating our performance with it six years ago. Unfortunately, however, there was not adequate support from the Part Song to keep us in the lead. It did not prove to be our year for cricket, although the Junior House team survived one round. Our lack of cricketers was balanced by a strong set of boaters. Brown, Bruce, Jones and Wheeler rowed for the 1st VIII throughout the term, while Evans managed to stay in the 4th IV. It was this core, supported by Bach, Lee and Jowett with Marshall as cox, that first beat School House by eight lengths and then The Rise by five lengths (after a false start), and finished up by beating The Manor in the final by a convincing two lengths. As a result of their contribution to this achievement, Brown and Marshall were awarded House Colours. Alexander's example and enthusiasm made the most of limited material in the House swimming, and many will have benefited from his stirring work. Evans, Bennitt, Batty and Clarke all figured in the prize-giving awards at the end of term and we congratulate them and also Wheeler on winning a State Scholarship. We thank him, together with the other Monitors, for their services to the House last year, and hope that all the leavers will return and visit The Grove some day.

THE MANOR The House did not prove to be as adept at retaining cups this year as it had been at winning them last, and it was unfortunate that we were forced to defend one of our most coveted trophies, the Senior Boating, without the assistance of Bywater and J. R. Brown. Nevertheless, the House eight, excellently stroked by Parkin, confounded the pessimists by reaching the final. Even Read seemed satisfied! For his efforts in this and in other House activities T. E. H. Smart was awarded his House Colours. The cricketers were fortunate in not having to defend a cup, but in spite of a back-bone of 1st XI players and a good sprinkling of Colts the team was beaten by a strong Rise side. For their contribution to House Cricket, Higgins and Nettleton were awarded their Junior House Colours. The Hobbies Cup, which we had begun to look upon as the personal possession of P. J. Holmes, was wrested from him after two years. In a way this is a good thing, as nothing should now stop him from winning it next year. The Kazerooni Cup was only relinquished after a great fight, and R. L. Bruce and Parkin are to be congratulated on some particularly fine swims. The term ended with a very successful House Party. Looking to next term we wish Brown the best of luck as Captain of School Rugger. We wish all those that are leaving us all good fortune in their future careers and thank them very sincerely for all they have done for the House. We say a special goodbye to Muller, our visitor from Germany, who in a very short time became an active and popular member of the House.

QUEEN'S The monitorial body was increased to seven at the beginning of term with the appointment of J. C. Lacy. This term was probably the most outstanding Summer Term the House has known since it was founded, for both the Senior and the Junior Cricket Cups were won, the first time Queen's has performed this "double"; and these successes paved the way for us to win the Oxford Cup for the first time, though only by the narrow margin of two points. Our success in the Senior Cricket was chiefly due to the performances of the three members of Queen's who were in the 1st XI: J. A. Shouksmith, Jesper and Reiss. Reiss took 15 wickets in the two matches, and together with P. Hunt, who made a hard-hitting 32 not out in the final against The Rise, was awarded his House Colours. The success of the Junior team may be attributed mainly to Mitchell, who scored over 80 in each round and took half the wickets, Cloughton, who proved a useful batsman and capable captain, and Clayton. Mitchell, Clayton and D. Hunt were awarded their Junior House Colours. The House Shooting Team, led by J. R. Shannon, who is to be congratulated on his fine performance at Bisley, did better than ever before, coming a very close second to The Rise. With so few oarsmen in the House, the boaters put up creditable performances in the House races against good opposition, and Anfield was consequently awarded his House Colours and Ward his Junior House Colours. The term also had its disappointments, particularly in the Singing Competition, where we could only manage third, though many of the School expected us to be declared winners. Anfield put in a lot of bard work for this competition and certainly deserved better results. The Fencing and Tennis teams both lost in the first round and the swimmers did not come up to expectations. On Speech Day several prizes came our way, and Anfield brought further distinction to himself by becoming an A.R.C.O., only the second boy to do so while still at St. Peter's. Only six members of the House are leaving this summer: three monitors, J. A. Shouksmith, Wightman and Anfield, and in addition Neal, Bowling and Popplewell; thus a large number of Senior boys are staying on and they should be able to ensure that the House has another successful year. .

THE RISE As usual at the beginning of the Summer Term singing and fielding competed for attention. The singing, at any rate, benefited, for, with Kirkus as choirmaster and Mr. Waine as director, we managed to win the Inter-House competition. Our rendering of "When icicles hang by the wall" was more coolly received than the part song, "My bonnie lass she srnileth". Both the House cricket teams reached the final, but both were soundly beaten by Queen's. Individual feats were the highlights : an undefeated century by Harding and a hat-trick by Rowbottom added lustre to the performances of the Junior team, while M. E. Robson, with four wickets in an over, including the hat-trick, demonstrated the virtues of accuracy. Baker kept wicket admirably for both teams. Rowbottom, Harding and Eatough received Junior House Colours for their efforts. 17

Pattinson, Baker and Moss managed to hold on to the Fencing Cup, largely owing to a particularly meritorious performance against Temple in the semi-final. The Shooting Cup also found its way to The Rise, and, for their exploits and general services, Poynor and M. E. Robson were given House Colours. Despite Kirkus's efforts, the House boats were handicapped by the numerical as well as physical weakness of our oarsmen, and Mann's tennis team could not retain the cup. However, towards the end of term Kirkus's consistent and varied contributions to the House's competitive effort were recognised by the award of Colours Although suffering as usual from summer apathy, the Discussion Group continued to be of benefit to many, and two evening meetings were held at which Mr. Wilson and the Chaplain addressed the gathering, assembled patiently there, as throughout the year, by C. J. Parker. Kemp has run the House Library throughout the year, during which 22 books were added. Our thanks are due to Kemp for keeping a useful source of fiction in order and for his enthusiastic captaincy of the successful league cricket team. A "Risite" was produced for the second time, in a rather more carefully written, if less luxurious form. Poynor deserves praise for the tenacity of his efforts, and the various Old Risites are warmly thanked for their financial help. Copies of the magazine are available to Old Risites on request. So, after a particularly fruitful year, the usual break-up of the body monitorial left behind the memory of great consideration for the good of the House, and the hope and expectation that The Rise will continue to prosper.

SCHOOL HOUSE One new boy, Maslin, joined us this term and swelled the already over-populated Junior Common Room. The dwindling number of fullylimbed chairs was a constant reminder that the Juniors were very much on top of each other. The trophy shelf, due to be reinforced for next year's replenishment, witnessed more emigrants than immigrants. It was graced by one new arrival, however, in the shape of the Tennis Cup, which represented a personal triumph for Robinson, who continually inspired a responsive and talented team in their crushing victories. In other activities, however, we were not so successful. Two starstudded Rise teams completed the double over our Junior and Senior Cricket Teams and our House League Team failed to emulate the prowess of its predecessors. Two young and comparatively inexperienced crews fought hard in the House Boating Competition, now held in the Summer Term, but succumbed to stronger, more experienced crews, despite Taylor's efforts from the tow-path. The fact that we were unsuccessful in the House Singing Competition—never our forte—must not detract from the splendid amount of effort that was put into the rehearsals. Williams deserves special thanks for the work and inspiration he put into practices. 18

Hopes of retaining the House Shooting Cup were dashed but the House has a number of young and promising marksmen and should do well in future years. Congratulations to Grieves on winning the Recruits Shooting Cup. Despite the efforts of Rhodes and his Swimming team we were not able to prevent Temple from taking the Cup. For a diversity of services rendered on the games field Rhodes was awarded his Senior House Colours.

It is appropriate to attach a note to the above in appreciation of Anderson as Head of House for two terms. He was most loyal to me and to the House and, without noise or fuss, was able to command the respect he deserved. We wish him a great success in his future. A.T.H.

TEMPLE The first inter-house event of the term was the Singing Competition, which to everyone's surprise was won by a boarding house and we had to be content with second place. Our Music Director, Hunter, however, later made up for this set-back by composing an anthem, which was sung by the Choir. We congratulate him. The House Fencing Cup was our next target, and we really believed that this trophy, which had eluded us for years, could not escape us again. Of course it did, although Brown was later awarded the Senior Foil Cup. Another individual accomplishment came when Humpherson won the Donegal badge for shooting, and then achieved further success in winning the Individual Shot Cup. We lost to School House in the final of the Tennis Cup after beating The Grove and Queen's in earlier rounds. We turned to boating for our first House success of the term, for, following a disappointing performance by the Senior eight, the Junior crew deservedly won the Junior Cup. On the cricket field we also did well, for, thanks to two stalwarts of Game Three, we managed to secure the Yeomans Cup. Moreover, Woodruff was awarded the Fielding Cup. The end of term provided no less interest, beginning with Eggleshaw being judged the winner of the Hobbies Cup. On Speech Day we really excelled ourselves, 15 prizes in all going to Templars. At the final House meeting A. M. Robson was awarded his House Colours in recognition of his services over a long period. To complete a successful term our swimming team under Brisby triumphed in the Sports. Finally, we say goodbye to our leavers, and wish them every success in the future.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1960-61 The Cup was won by Queen's. The following are the detailed results: —

School Points Awarded Grove Manor Queen's Rise House Temple

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THE CHAPEL Throughout the term the daily worship of the School goes on, with its cycle of psalms and hymns, its continually changing prayers and its daily readings, which have come this term from St. Matthew's Gospel. Besides this normal round there were a number of outstanding services. Ascension Day occurred very shortly after the beginning of term. There could be no question of a whole holiday so soon. So we were able to have our Sung Communion on the day itself, without any sense of hurry. Our Whitsunday Communion was prefaced by a special voluntary Compline on the Saturday evening with a short meditation on the hymn "Come down, 0 Love Divine". It was not possible to go to the Minster for the St. Peter's Service. None the less we had our own service in the Chapel with special lessons representing the life of our own Patron Saint. The lessons were read by House Monitors and the Head Master. As in the past the climax of the School year was the Commemoration Service on 30th July, at which the sermon was preached by an Old Peterite, the Rev. J. C. Houghton. To him and to our other visiting preachers, Canon P. J. Lamb, the Rev. A. J. McMullen, Canon H. A. Wareham and the Rev. E. P. Jones, we offer our warm thanks. We must express our gratitude also to T. D. F. Anderson and T. E. H. Smart, who were devoted Chapel Monitors, and to R. G. Carr, who gave unfailing help as Sacristan, to the Choir and to those who continually helped behind the scenes arranging flowers, moving books, cleaning brass and silver, washing altar linen. We are most grateful to them all. N.K-W. 20

CHAPEL COLLECTIONS, 1960-61 At a meeting of the Chapel Committee held on Sunday, 23rd July, the Collections were allocated as follows:— £ s. d. LOCAL. York Diocesan Board of Finance ... York Diocesan Ordination Candidates ... Organ Fund, New Church of Holy Redeemer, Acomb ... ... Family Service Unit ... ... York Boys' Club ... CHURCH. ... ... ... ... Church Army Historic Churches Preservation Trust Royal School of Church Music MISSIONS. Universities' Mission to Central Africa ... ... ... ... Missions to Seamen. ... SICK AND DISABLED Imperial Cancer Research Fund ... ... British Limbless Ex-Service Mens' Association ... ... British Empire Leprosy Relief Association York and District Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society ... Sunshine Fund for Blind Babies and Children ... ... ... British Epilepsy Association ... ... Maghull Homes for Epileptics ... Yorkshire Association for Care of Cripples ... National Spastics Society (York Parents Committee) ... Multiple Sclerosis Society (York Branch) OTHER CHARITIES National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children ... ... Inter-Church Aid Bishop Willis Teacher Training College, Uganda (Library Appeal) Edwina Mountbatten Trust ... ... ... ... ...

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THE CHOIR It is not often that the Choir is connected with weddings, but this term was enlivened by two. We were honoured in being asked to supply an alto, J. R. Anfield, to the Choir of the Royal Wedding in York Minster, and we were also honoured by being asked to supply a small choir of 12 for the wedding of Clive Lewis, 0.P., in Sandal Church, Wakefield. The selection of this small choir was difficult, but at any rate one member was selected partly because he was able to drive the party home in the School bus after the ceremony! The names of those who took part were : —trebles: A. D. Bailey, P. J. Flint, G. F. Eastough, J. A. Eatough, A. C. Milnes and P. R. Scholefield. Alto: J. R. Anfield. Tenors: J. D. A. Platts and J. A. Shouksmith. Basses: W. E. Jones, A. J. Neal and I. T. Parkin. The music included "God be in my head", Walford Davies, and "Rejoice in the Lord alway" (The Bell Anthem), Purcell. The Choir Outing was as enjoyable as ever and took place on a fine, but not too warm, day at Scarborough on Monday, 26th June. Musically there were three outstanding events. One was the very successful R.S.C.M. Festival for Schools in Ripon Cathedral on Tuesday, 13th June. This took the usual form of a rehearsal lasting about 90 minutes followed by 4 o'clock Evensong. Another was the singing of the Commemoration Service in which the trebles made a valiant and successful effort to manage their ageing voices and, supported by the rest of the Choir, gave a splendid account of the anthem "How lovely are thy dwellings", Brahms. The third was the composition of an anthem, specially for the Choir, by a senior member, I. T. Hunter. It was sung, unaccompanied, on 16th July. The music sung during the term included : — This joyful Eastertide—Dutch Carol. Vaughan Williams in D minor (Communion Service)*. Oculi omnium—Charles Wood. Coelos ascendit hodie—C. V. Stanford. Come Holy Ghost our souls inspire—A=00d. Walmisley in D minor (Evening Service).* Rejoice in the Lord alway—Redford. Ireland in F (Te Deum).* Greater love hath no man—Ireland. O thou the central orb—Charles Wood. Stanford in B flat (Evening Service). Give us the wings of faith—Bullock. God be in my head—Walford Davies. I look for the Lord—I. T. Hunter (first performance).

How lovely are thy dwellings—Brahms. Stanford in B flat (Te Deum).* *—With the school.

"OASIS" Now in its fourth year, "Oasis" offers a collection of prose, poetry and illustrations of a much higher standard than we have seen in the past. There has been a swing away from facile schoolboy humour towards contributions of a more serious kind. Furthermore there is only one item, and that a small one, that has been borrowed from another author. Many of the pieces in the magazine are of the angry young man variety, in 22

which are expressed feelings of boredom, frustration, contempt, futility, gloom, and despair. It is impossible to agree wholeheartedly with the points of view put forward, but their proponents do have some valid points to make, and this they do well both in narrative and in argument. All is not pessimism however; among other things there is a spot of science fiction, a charming fable and a dialogue cleverly mad enough to have won a prize in an "Observer" competition. All the serious poetry is written in free verse and is therefore not as good as it might have been had it conformed to some metrical pattern; it is much easier to write good poetry in metre. Also, too many poems start well but collapse towards bathos at the end. I would wish to end on a note of praise, for I feel that this is a praiseworthy effort; it is sad that there are so many boys whose attitude towards "Oasis" is apathy tinged sometimes with contempt.

D.R.G.

HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION (As seen by Shell B) On the first Sunday of term the House representatives met to accept the minute handicap (Benn) and to choose the music. It was agreed that of the 12 songs in each class offered for choice, last year's losers should have first choice. The conductor plays a very big part in winning the competition (Croft-Baker). He must have a sense of leadership; he must choose the must see his team knows when the practices right team from his House ; are and where (Hyde). He has to interpret the piece of music (Day); he has to see that his team is singing in the right spirit of the song (CroftBaker). The House that starts practising first has an advantage (Oliver). On Tuesday, 23rd May, the School assembled in the Memorial Hall to witness the singing contest (Norbury). The order of singing had been decided by lot. Dr. Douglas Fox, O.B.E., formerly director of music of Clifton, took his place and, after being introduced by Mr. Waine, rang his bell for the competition to begin. Queen's started with a jaunty little part song (Wilson)—four parts, four voices, one only for each voice (Benn). They were followed by the other Houses, of whom The Manor had their heads in their copy too much (Key). The Houses that sang from memory gained here. The unison was easier to follow and to criticise. If you listened closely you could tell that some Houses did not bring the words out clearly (Wright). Temple's swinging performance "got my feet tapping", as one member said afterwards (Bilsborough). One feature that may have lost some marks for one or two Houses was that they were standing a little too far back on the platform. This led to some words not being heard. I think Queen's stood a shade too far back (Willstrop). School House's rumbustious song wasn't quite robust enough (Wilson). The Rise made sure of getting good tone in both their performances and deserved to win (Coles). The audience liked the guitar in Queen's unison song (Lumley-Holmes). After the singing Dr. Fox, our honoured judge (Key), was asked by the Head Master to give the adjudication. Dr. Fox judges partly by 23

the standard of difficulty of the songs (Clark) and partly by standard of performance. He commended Temple's part song for good tempo and precision with plenty of contrasts (Croft-Baker) and The Rise's part song for a clear and charming performance of a difficult piece (Croft-Baker). Dr. Fox, who was undertaking his first engagement straight from hospital after a recent accident, gave his views briefly and to the point (Oliver), and deserved every bit of the applause (Bilsborough). He then presented the cup to Kirkus of The Rise, and after being thanked by the Head Master, left the platform to return next day to hospital for further treatment. We all hope this will be completely effective.

CAREERS Three visits were arranged during the Summer Term. The first was to the Treasury Department of York Corporation to see the electrical and electronic calculating equipment recently installed by International Computers and Tabulators. The installation is one of the smaller ones, but nevertheless very impressive, and we spent a very absorbing evening seeing how the machines can deal with complicated calculations involving such problems as irregular hours, pay as you earn and insurance contributions. I.C.T. offers very fine opportunities both on the production and the sales and advisory side for "A" level scientists, and this in a growing field of opportunity, because as yet only a relatively small proportion of the type of work which can be tackled by these machines is handled mechanically. The second and third visits were to Sheffield University Department of Chemical Engineering and Fuel Technology, and to Mainsforth Colliery, Ferryhill, respectively. Separate accounts of both these visits follow. We are very grateful to Mr. Peat for making the initial arrangements for us to visit the Colliery.

VISIT TO DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND FUEL TECHNOLOGY, SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY On 24th July a party of 20 boys visited the above department of Sheffield University. The party was met by Dr. Hulse of the department's staff, and coffee was kindly provided. The party was then allowed to roam freely through the laboratories in the new block in which the department is housed. The departmental staff were extremely helpful in showing and explaining the exhibits, though in certain cases they were rather over-enthusiastic! Some of the most interesting exhibits were: two parabolic mirrors used to focus the heat from a carbon arc at some point more convenient than the point of discharge; the "Gallenkamp" "Adiabatic" Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter, the last word in the determination of the calorific values of solid fuels; and apparatus for measuring the size of wax droplets, and hence the size of droplets of fuel when atomized. There were also some excellent firms being shown in one of the lecture theatres. The visit, thanks to the staff of the department, was found useful and interesting by all; and it is hoped that further visits to University Departments will be possible in the future. D.L.M. 24

A VISIT TO A COAL MINE Such was the popularity of this visit to the Mainsforth Colliery, near Ferryhill, that there were more than 40 applicants for the 20 available places, and lots had to be drawn to decide the final party. On the last Tuesday of term we breakfasted early, so that by 9-45 our coach had arrived at the pit-head. A glance at the casualty department, where the toll of dead and injured was displayed, removed any lingering suspicions that mining is just another job. On this sombre note we changed into "borrowed robes", assumed the miner's helmet and were plunged into the earth. The cage took us to the main seam, 400 feet below the surface of the earth. Our first impressions were of dust, mud and age: dust not unexpectedly clouded the cool air of the main tunnel of the seam; mud covered the floor and was only interrupted by rails, sleepers and puddles; age seemed to have taken its toll on every side, and when one of the five miners with our party confessed to an admiring audience that he had worked in the same pit since 1913 we were less surprised at the results of constant use. Furthermore, on opening several of the air-blocks we were confronted by pit ponies, and thus reminded of harder days in the mines. These sturdy animals now reinforce the drawing power of diesel and electric locomotives. We pressed on ever further from the well-lit central tunnel, the roof became considerably lower and our attention was occupied in learning to step from sleeper to sleeper while keeping our heads clear of the roof supports. After some time we appeared to reach the end of the tunnel, but, on closer inspection, we perceived a small opening little more than 24 feet high, from which a miner emerged. We accepted the invitation to worm our way into the tunnel on our hands and knees. It was a gruelling and seemingly endless crawl: now we groped over awkward blocks, now our knees were exposed to fragments as sharp as splintered diamonds. The conveyor belt at our side provided a useful roadway for a short time, but soon it began to move and we had to roll off hurriedly. At last we crawled over a cutting machine to reach the end of the tunnel, and, with the hardest 150 yards of our lives behind us, were able to stand upright again. On the last lap of our tour through the labyrinth of tunnels our guides told us to put out our light, and we experienced the full reality of total darkness. A little more hard walking brought us back to the main tunnel and on to the cage and the surface. Never were trees and fields a more pleasant sight ! After a shower we had lunch and then were taken to the District Centre to look at the training department and see a film describing coalmining in this country. Our final hour was spent in the workshops where repair and maintenance work is carried out on mining equipment. At four o'clock we left the colliery, a more humble and thoughtful party than had set out. This trip gave us the opportunity to see the conditions under which 800,000 men work, and all were grateful for it. D.L.B. AND T.D.F.A. As announced at Commemoration, we shall be holding a Careers Convention in the Easter Term. Most parents who filled in the questionnaire 25

favoured the longer Convention, and we have decided to hold it from Friday evening, 16th March, until Saturday evening, 17th March, ending with a Brains' Trust and discussion in which we hope a large number of people will take part. During the course of the Convention, a Careers Exhibition will be held and this will be opened earlier in the day on Friday for those parents who can manage to come before the evening. In order that the Convention can be as useful and successful as possible, we hope that as many parents as can manage will attend all or some of the sessions, full details of which will be sent out later.

THE CURIA At a preliminary meeting P. Collins and P. M. Read were elected Chairman and Secretary for the coming term. C. P. Spencer and A. M. Headlam were elected as new members at a later meeting. At the first meeting of the term the Society read and discussed Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" a play which was enjoyed, if not completely understood, by all. D. L. Brown was the speaker at the next meeting and he chose as his subject "Friendship". In his talk Brown analysed and categorised all forms of friendship, using, as illustrations, examples drawn from School life. The third meeting was taken up by a talk from Mr. Hans Hess, the director of the York Art Gallery. In an attempt to destroy the adulation of art which has grown up since the Renaissance the speaker traced the history of art from prehistoric times, showing that the artist had always been merely a man doing a job and not a super-being endowed with some mysterious quality. To end the term's programme and provide a relief from the tension of exams, the society went to the theatre to see a modern comedy by Philip King. For all these meetings the kitchen staff provided their usual refreshments, for which the Society is, as ever, grateful. P.M.R.

ORGAN SOCIETY Chairman: I. T. HUNTER. President: MR. F. WAINE. Treasurer: P. F. JOHNSON. Secretary: R. A. SPENCER. Since the beginning of the Summer Term the Society has been affiliated to the York and District Organists' Association, and we have been able to attend several of their meetings as well as our own. The first meeting was a visit to Richmond Parish Church. The organ is a typical Harrison & Harrison, but it has undergone some tonal alterations, making it an interesting combination of Harrison solidity and the present day trend towards lightness. The second meeting was a visit to Clifton Methodist Church to hear Dr. Jackson give the opening recital on the rebuilt organ. When we visited Bingley Parish Church we found an attempt by Messrs. Walker to imitate the classical instrument of Bach's day. Many 26

tone-colours can be produced on this all-tracker instrument, but most members found them controversial. At half-term Hunter gave an enjoyable lecture on Cesar Franck and his organ music. Our enjoyment of Franck's music was greatly increased by Hunter's review of his life and his musical illustrations. The highlight of the term was a visit to Huddersfield Town Hall (with the York Organists) to hear and play the famous Willis organ there. Unfortunately only a few members were able to attend this meeting. The organ contains many typical Father Willis stops, including high-pressure reeds. They remain an encouraging monument to 19th century romanticism, though the present-day trend of neo-classicism is illustrated in the rather less successful but fashionable positive organ, dating from the last rebuild. A visit to the organ in Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, concluded R.A.S. what has been a very successful term for the Society.

INFORMAL CONCERT There was a short informal concert on Sunday, 2nd July, at 8-15 p.m., which was well supported by parents but poorly attended by members of the School. It gave the newly-formed Brass Group (J. F. Brown (trumpet) and D. Hunt (horn)) and the newly-formed Woodwind Group (J. F. Williams, C. J. Marsay (clarinets) and D. K. Hirst (bassoon) an opportunity of demonstrating what can be done by beginners who have been learning an instrument for a year or less. There were the usual piano solos, played by C. J. Kitching, C. F. Foster and J. R. Anfield, and at one period during the concert we all migrated to the Chapel to hear I. T. Hunter playing Cesar Franck on the organ. Out of the ordinary were J. D. A. Platts's singing of Schubert's Heidenroslein, which shows him to have a voice of promise, and two items with important parts for the French Horn ably played by P. Hunt. The orchestra started the ball rolling with a reasonably tidy performance of Jarnefelt's Praeludium and ended with two numbers from Handel's Water Music, thus balancing off their efforts with the Firework Music earlier in the school year. There was a retiring collection for the York Branch of the Family Service Unit. Of the orchestra, only Brisby leaves this year, and he will be very much missed, as we need more string players.

THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Clan Stewart's" Voyage 17 began at Hamburg, where two 91-ton transformers were loaded for Port Elizabeth. Loading was continued in London and completed in Rotterdam. The first call was at Teneriffe for oil bunkers, and then in quick succession calls were made at Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. There was a little delay at East London, waiting for a berth. This is a port where it is not safe to anchor as the holding ground is bad and a ship has to anchor too close to the land. So the ship is stopped about two miles from the coast and allowed to drift slowly with the current; once it is several miles away it steams slowly back and repeats the process. The next calls were at Durban, Lourengo 27

Marques, Beira and Nacala. This last is a "new" port for us, as no adopted ship of St. Peter's has called there before. It is a fine natural harbour, sheltered from all winds, five miles long, a mile and a half wide, with a narrow entrance between reefs. There is a large cement works, but as yet no wharf and ships load at anchor. Here the "Clan Stewart" loaded cotton seed oil. At Mtwara timber was loaded, at Dar-es-Salaam sisal, cotton seed, hides, beeswax and ore, at Tanga sisal, and at Mombasa all these, together with coffee and eight large turtles for storage in the domestic refrigerator. Oil bunkers were taken on at Aden. At Port Sudan coffee was discharged and 1,500 tons of cotton seed embarked, and then the "Clan Stewart made a good passage to Newcastle, except for some delay in the Channel because of fog. In all Voyage 17 involved calling at 18 ports and lasted from Christmas, which was spent in Hamburg, until 16th March, when the ship arrived at Newcastle. Voyage 18 was again to South Africa and Mozambique, but this time the return passage from Beira was via the South African ports and Dakar, not via Suez. It is hoped to include an account of this voyage in the next issue of The Peterite, and it will be the last from the "Clan Stewart" as she is being transferred to a South African company and renamed "South African Sculptor". Capt. Graham is leaving this command, but we remain with him and so are looking forward to a new adopted ship when he is appointed to a new command in due course. We have been with the "Clan Stewart" for six years, a longer period than with any of our previous adopted ships, "Grangepark" and "Holmpark" before the war, "Mountpark", "Clan Allen" and "Clan Brodie" since 1947.

THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Most of the Society's activities occur in the Summer Term, but before Easter some of the juniors had mapped out the badger runs at Moorlands, and a party went to Spurn Point in March where they were fortunate to see (and smell I) a lesser roqual whale washed up on the beach. At the A.G.M. in May the following officers were elected : — Chairman—P. Stuttard. Secretary—J. H. Ormiston. Treasurer—P. J. Gibson. 5th Form representative—I. L. Holmes. 4th Form representative—M. C. M. Anyan. Shell representative—M. J. R. Hyde. Early meetings were devoted to the problem of identifying specimens and the use of keys. The seniors who had been working on ecological problems at Malham Tarn Field Centre gave short accounts of their work, and A. B. Skiera showed a film taken there. Mr. D. H. Adams of St. John's College gave a profusely illustrated talk on "Aquatic Plants", and seemed to fill the lecture theatre with specimens. The Natural History Competition of collecting certain specimens in a given time was held on Clifton Ings and won by D. L. Marshall and M. C. M. Anyan. Towards the end of term two Russian films were shown; one, "Life in the Arctic", was very good; and one Sunday a party visited Robin 28

Hood's Bay and managed to unearth some fossils from rock face.

the eroded coastal

On some evenings through the term, dusk watches were kept from the trees above the badger's sett at Moorlands, Skelton. It was fascinating to watch the young playing "hide and seek" like a litter of energetic puppies, and the very young closely guarded by the large, suspicious mother. B.P.

MALHAM TARN FIELD CENTRE On the 19th April a party of eight boys left for Malham, a small village in the Pennines near Settle. The purpose of the trip was to study various botanical and zoological aspects of the area, including the Tarn and the Cove, for which Malham is well known. We stayed at the Tarn Field Centre, a large country house set on a wooded slope on the northern side of the Tarn. Many other naturalists were also staying at the house on courses ranging from early morning bird watching to geology. The house was very comfortable and the food good, though the joys of having to wash up for about 50 people were not fully appreciated. The deciding factor on the amount of work done was the weather, with Robinson a close second. A good deal was done, as most of the rain fell during non-working hours. The first three days were spent as a group studying the animal life of the Tarn, and also the flora of the limestone scree slopes which are abundant in this region. The remainder of the time was given over to definite ecological problems, which were tackled either individually or in pairs. P. S., A.B. S.

THE ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY This has been our most successful term from a ringing point of view. Over 600 birds have been ringed at or near the School, the majority being nestlings. P. Stuttard, during the Easter holidays and the term, has ringed over 250. The individual totals are tabled at the end. The species new to our ringing list are: grey wagtail, lapwing, sand martin, magpie and carrion crow. Besides the ringing, nest record cards have been filled in for all nests found, and several boys have contributed cards for nests discovered during the holidays. Last year's total of cards will be exceeded when all are complete. Regular weekly visits were made to Strensall early in the term, but it was impossible to keep these up later. Many nests were found, but the black-headed gull colony was robbed early on and only about five pairs finished breeding. To make up for this disappointment C. R. Barton had found a large colony on the moors near Haworth. Although it takes two and a half hours to reach it, one and a half by car and then a one hour walk, we visited it three times. It was a very impressive sight, as the colony contains approximately 3,000 pairs of birds. On our last visit 93 young birds were ringed and more could have been done had time permitted. Other birds seen on our visit included redshank, dunlin, golden plover and one short-eared owl. 29

Our help with the enquiry about breeding swallows has started fairly successfully. Many nestlings have been ringed and several pairs of adults have been caught late at night when they roost on or near the nests. It will be interesting to see next year if the pairs return to the same area and if they remain faithful. The area chosen is a disused airfield at Riccall and the nests are mainly in old air-raid shelters. Catching the adults has proved very interesting, especially as some of the shelters are flooded. This enquiry will be continued throughout the summer by P. Stuttard and it is hoped that nearly all the breeding pairs can be trapped and ringed. In the last week of term three enthusiasts made a night expedition to a sand martin colony at which 16 birds were caught. The martins nest in the side of sandy slopes with an entrance hole about one inch across, and roost in their nests. We got up, with difficulty, at 2-30 a.m. and arrived at the colony armed with cardboard tubes fitted with a polythene bag at one end, fixed on by a rubber band. These were inserted in the holes so that when the birds left at dawn they were trapped in the bags. Some were even caught soon after we put the tubes in position, having been disturbed from their sleep. It was a memorable morning but not one to be repeated too often. Recoveries:Species Date Ringed Date Recovered

Starling

27.2.60

5.4.61

Starling

26.2.61

13.6.61

Swallow

1.7.60 Skelton Black-headed Gull 25.6.61 Nr. Haworth Yorks.

3.6.61 8.7.6 I

Recovery Details

Found dead. Szczytno (Olsztyn), Poland. Found dead. Hallingeberg (Smaland), Sweden. Killed by car, Huntington, York. Found in very weak condition. Baildon, Yorks.

Ringing totals-921. Swallow 337; linnet 131; blackbird los; black-headed gull 1o5; song thrush 49; great tit 29; starling 20; reed bunting 18; dunnock 17; chaffinch

15; greenfinch tz; sand martin ; tree sparrow t1; blue tit t1; wren to; robin 7; wood pigeon 5; grey wagtail 4; pied wagtail 4; spotted flycatcher 4; carrion crow 3; skylark 3; house sparrow 2; snipe 2; magpie 2; willow

warbler

lapwing 1; meadow pipit 1.

MODERN LANGUAGES SOCIETY This term has seen much progress made towards a Society in which members play a full part—an approach vital for a languages society of any value.

Six of our itinerant members returned to fulfil promises made at the end of last term and gave short talks on some aspects of the courses they attended in Paris. The names of Williams, Brown, T. P., Hayes, Peat, Richardson, J. L., and Wakefield will thus go down as pioneers in the history of the Society. At our second meeting we were able to show two French films (complete with audible sound-track) entitled "Bravo Alpha" and "Le Jour Solaire de Mont-Louis". 30

Our final meeting again saw members making a contribution after our two German visitors, Hans Bender and Gernot Muller, had set the ball rolling with short talks on life in a German school and on life in Germany in general. It is to some extent regrettable that, when a positive approach is demanded of members, attendance is never good. All are reminded that membership demands one hundred per cent attendance. A.M.H.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY President: MR. E. K. Secretary: W. E.

JONES.

ROBINSON.

Treasurer:

D. S. YEADON.

Under the enthusiastic guidance of Mr. Robinson the Society has flourished and expanded and we are confident that this is the most successful year to date. There are now some 50 members, a new record, and this, together with new equipment donated by Mr. Shallcross, to whom we are deeply indebted, has contributed to the success. During the year we have had many talks and demonstrations, both by visiting lecturers and by members, a selection of which appears below: A film, lent by Johnson's of Hendon Ltd., "See how it Develops". A demonstration of the development of a colour film by the Secretary; to everyone's amazement quite successful. C. J. Marsay gave the illustrated talk "Taking Colour Pictures by Flash"; this was most useful to those using colour. Mr. Robinson delivered the lecture, "Ferraniacolour Photography", and illustrated it by slides, making a very illuminating talk. Ex-Detective Inspector Percy G. Law, retired Chief of New Scotland Yard's Photographic Branch, came on 2nd March to give a very interesting and informative address, and we thank him for taking the trouble to come and talk to us. In the course of the year we have had great help and encouragement from photographic firms, and are grateful to Messrs. Johnson of Hendon Ltd., Kodak Ltd., and Ilford Ltd., for their invaluable aid. Let us hope next year witnesses the same progress. W.E.J.

C.C.F. The Commanding Officer is to be congratulated on his promotion to Wing Commander on completion of 20 years' commissioned service, 10 of them with the C.C.F. At the end of this school year, first mention must certainly be given to the Band. Under Drum Major A. C. Robson a high standard of efficiency was reached, and this showed itself not only in the excellent display given at the Commemoration Weekend, but in the care given to the band equipment. A high standard has been set. The M.T. Detachment has made good use of the old car acquired for instructional purposes, and the stripped chassis is now ready for demonstration purposes. 31

L/Cpl. G. R. Smith has gained a Certificate "T" as the result of a holiday course, and in general the use made of the valuable courses available is encouraging.

MAIN EVENTS

27th-28th May. Signals exercise in camp on Sutton Bank, with Lieutenant Hall in charge. 20th June. Army Proficiency Test : 28 passed out of 34 candidates. 24th June. "White Rose" Shooting Competition. A team of four, from whom Bisley competitors were excluded, won second place. 27th June. Annual General Inspection by Major General J. K. Shepheard, D.S.O., O.B.E., B.A., Chief of Staff, Northern Command. For the first time, a visiting Old Peterite officer, Lieutenant C. G. Howat, R.N., joined the inspecting party. 4th July. Basic Test : 57 passed out of 76 candidates. 29th July. Band display, and ceremony based on the naval "Sunset", with volunteers from the R.N. and Army Sections.

ARMY CAMP For the second time we visited Westdown on Salisbury Plain, and were fortunate to have good weather, except on the night exercise, when the fact that few people got wet indicated efficient bivouacking. As fine a demonstration as we could expect to see took place at Larkhill, where the Royal Artillery welcomed us to their Headquarters. The static displays were excellent, and the fire power demonstration, ending with the firing of the rocket "Honest John", was exciting and, indeed, awesome. A boat trip round Southampton Docks on the Sunday afternoon gave us all a pleasant view of some of the great liners, including "Oriana" as she sailed for New Zealand.

R.N. SECTION The fine weather during much of the term enabled us to use the whaler regularly and under the direction of the Boat Rating, P.O. Ainley, all the junior members of the Section had practice in handling the boat. During the term the mast was lowered and received a thorough cleaning and painting. It was also equipped with new halliards and this did much to improve its appearance. The bell was slung in time for the General Inspection and looked very imposing in its oak frame. It has been used to ring out the time on all important parade days. The standard of drill and smartness on the day of the General Inspection was the highest for some years and all observers agreed that the 32

Section looked very impressive at the March-past. Much of the credit for this smartness must be attributed to P.O. Smart and also the two Stores Ratings, A.B.s Sutcliffe and Dixon. In the afternoon a varied training programme had been arranged, including signalling and rigging sheer-legs on the new permanent rigging area near The Rise. A jack-stay was also successfully erected over the river. The Section played its part in Commemoration by mounting a guard, composed of 12 volunteers, at the R.N. ceremony of "Sunset". The guard, carrying rifles with bayonets fixed, gave a good display of drill and rifle movements smartly and efficiently carried out. It is hoped that this will become traditional.

R.N.R. SUMMER CRUISE H. M. S. Northumbria sailed from Newcastle on Saturday, 5th August, with its complement of cadets, R.N.R. officers and men and a stiffening of regular R.N. personnel. For the cadets the first job was to investigate the organisation of the ship and it took only a short time to ascertain the colour of our watch, our part of ship and so on. The more pessimistic also grimly noted down their abandon ship station. The following day we met H.M.S. Killiecrankie, another R.N.R. minesweeper, and, after alarums and excursions to avoid a fishing fleet, arrived safely in Gothenburg early on Monday morning. We were all impressed by this clean and busy port. Clear skies, fresh sea air, an absence of smoke and a stationary ship revived the spirits of those unfortunates whose stomachs had suffered during the crossing. When in harbour the day began at 6-30 a.m. with P.T. on the foc'sle. After breakfast the cadets, armed with buckets and brooms, scrubbers, metal polish and cleaning rags, proceeded to clean the ship. This useful preparation for married life continued until lunch time. The "interesting and varied course of lectures" which, we had been told, would be held in the forenoons, only manifested themselves twice during the whole fortnight. Cleaning the ship, it appeared, came higher up the list of priorities than giving the cadets instruction. Leave was granted to those not on watch from 1-30 p.m. until 9-30 p.m. and a large selection of activities had been arranged for our enjoyment, including two football matches against local clubs, sailing, two coach trips and a dance. The first coach trip was to Trollhalte, a town near Gothenburg. Here we were shown round an ice cream factory and were given an opportunity to sample the very excellent end product. From here we went on to visit the Saab car factory where we saw all the stages of car manufacture from the original pressing out of sheet metal to the final paint spray. The second coach trip was to a ball bearing factory and this again proved to be very interesting and enjoyable. Travel within Gothenburg was facilitated by the fact that we enjoyed free travel on the trams and buses. Our visit aroused a good deal of local interest and on the days that the two vessels were open to the public a large number of Swedes took the opportunity to come aboard and look round. Friday, the day of our departure, soon came round and we were all sorry to leave, especially one enterprising Peterite who had found in the British Consul's daughter a charming and lively companion. C'est la vie!

After leaving the Skagerrak we ran into bad weather and high seas and ere long dissolved anti-seasickness tablets were following the previous day's lunch over the side. Only Bryan out of the St. Peter's contingent was unaffected by the weather, indeed the more the ship heaved and lurched, the more cheerful he became. It was decided that he had a cast iron stomach. Nevertheless, the sea gradually quietened down and the noise of breaking crockery was hushed. After leaving H.M.S. Killiecrankie to continue her journey home we turned about and headed for Esbjerg. On the way we tested our minesweeping gear and put out several sweeps. Esbjerg is a flat, small, rather uninteresting town, but what it lacked in sights it made up for in other ways. Most cadets had meals ashore and all who did agreed in praising Danish food and Danish cooking. As in Sweden a coach tour enabled us to see something of the countryside. A visit to Ribbe, the oldest town in Denmark, was greatly appreciated. Here we were taken on a conducted tour of the sights, visiting the cathedral and another local church. We were also fortunate enough to see some of the famous storks which nest on the roof tops of many of the older houses. A visit to a rope factory in Esbjerg itself was absorbing for the mechanically minded and fascinating for the rest. In the sporting line another football match was arranged and also three boat races against the local club. St. Peter's was able to raise four boaters, namely Smart, Wheeler, Robson and Bryan, and by combining with Durham School two fours were successfully concocted. The officers from Northumbria also raised an Old Crock's IV, the only qualification being that the participants had not rowed competitively for at least one decade! Rowing on the sea was a new and exhilarating experience for us all and it was with quiet satisfaction that we noted that the local worthies had got even more water in their boat than we had. After the races the club entertained us to supper. This was clearly enjoyed by our hosts as much as it was by us and there was great bonhomie all round. We left Esbjerg after lunch on Friday, 18th August, and after a choppy crossing arrived at Newcastle Quayside on Sunday morning. On the way home the Bofors and the Oerlikon guns had been tested and fired— much to the horror of the accompanying sea-gulls. On reflection it is safe to say that this was no pleasure cruise—the weather decided that. Towards the end of the cruise it became obvious that we were given work merely to keep us occupied. Nevertheless, some of the jobs we had to do were interesting—steering, for example. All those who went on this cruise felt, on their return, that it had done them good and that they had achieved something by going on it. Our hearty thanks are extended to those in Gothenburg and Esbjerg who made our visits there so enjoyable and who extended their hospitality to us. T.E.H.S.

H.M.S. SHERATON

After spending two days in a foggy Portsmouth Harbour, we sailed for Norway on Monday, 4th September, in thick fog. By Tuesday morning we had reached the Wash and at this point the Radar broke, much to our annoyance, because we had to reduce speed to ten knots and go up to Port Edgar in Scotland for repairs. It was 2-0 a.m. on Thursday before we set sail for Norway and we had a most uneventful and calm crossing, arriving at Trondheim Fjord on Friday. It was not long after 34

seeing the coast of Norway that the Radar broke again, and we had to feel our way into Bodo on Saturday morning. After we had spent about one hour loading the equipment of "The British Schools Exploring Society", we were given four hours' leave. We started to make our way home in a considerably more choppy sea, arriving back in Leith at 5 a.m. on Monday morning. The cruise was a most valuable experience, and not to be missed, in future, by anyone interested in seeing life in the Navy. During the week we were given talks on various aspects of the Royal Navy and the ship, besides mixing in with the seamen, helping to keep watch and cleaning the ship. J G. A. .

R.A.F. CAMP, CRANWELL

The annual camp was held this year at R.A.F., Cranwell, the home of the Flying Training College, which serves the R.A.F. in a similar way to that in which Sandhurst serves the Army. It was to be expected, therefore, that the accent would be upon drill and personal smartness, and in this we were not disappointed. In addition, however, the training facilities proved numerous and interesting. A special training programme was laid on, of which everyone was given a copy, and was strictly adhered to, 55 minutes being the time allowed for each of the six daily periods of instruction. The first day of the camp was taken up with the Graduation Parade of the College cadets, who were quite magnificent, and a flying display, both of which were attended by all the camp flights. Other training activities included shooting, swimming, flying in Chipmunks, primary gliding, navigation, a survival exercise, a tour of the College, airmanship lectures, visits to the workshops, and lectures upon the Equipment and Secretarial arms of the R.A.F. L/Cdt. Dickie was also fortunate enough to obtain a flight in a new Hunting Jet Provost Trainer. Sunday was occupied by a Church Parade and Sports Meeting, while a visit to Lincoln was arranged on Saturday evening. Several periods of P.T. and drill, together with a visit to the Control Tower, made up the balance of lessons. Although modernisation plans interfered to a small extent with the accommodation and catering for the cadets, there is no doubt that trained, professional instructors and a great variety of equipment combined to make R.A.F., Cranwell, a most instructive and enjoyable camp.

THE SCOUT GROUP The number of scouts has risen this term and the total is now 29. We have welcomed three second class scouts, Maslin, Beaumont and Bilsborough, and two tenderfeet, Shaftoe and Rae. The first class scouts have gained four more Scout Cords, A. C. Milnes, P. A. J. Gilson, Bailey and P. N. Abel, and have done most of the work towards gaining the Backwoodsman Badge. I should like to thank J. A. Shouksmith for his help throughout the year in the training of these scouts and R. A. B. Wood for his help with the Backwoodsman Badge training this term. Three scouts have gained their First Class Badge, Boyd, N. J. Smith and Robertson, and three others are awaiting the results of their journey. Four more scouts will be doing their journey next term when they have completed the required number of nights at camp. B. J. Atkinson,

Stapleton and Stevens have now completed their second class training and much credit goes to C. E. M. Atkinson, who has done most of their training. Bicycles were used on the Field Day this year, each patrol being given a roundabout route, which finished on a disused airfield near Riccall, about 8 miles south of York. After lunch various bicycle races were held in the afternoon, and the day finished with a short wide game in some very thick woodland between two runways. In the scoutcraft competition our pioneering, knotting and highway code scouts did very well, the latter obtaining full marks. The Annual Camp at the end of term is in the Isle of Man and 24 out of the 29 scouts will be attending. We say farewell to a number of Senior Scouts and amongst them we should particularly like to mention M. J. French and J. A. Shouksmith, who have been warranted Assistant Scout Masters this year. We thank them for the help they gave at the camps they attended, and mention should perhaps be made of the very competent and professional handling of the School bus by French during the Senior Scout Camp; he was ably assisted by Brisby and Vaigo when they were allowed to take the wheel! Two warrants as Assistant Scout Master are being awarded for the next school year to Hardman, who will assist with Scouts, and to Williams, who will assist with Senior Scouts.

SENIOR SCOUT TROOP Amongst the highlights of the term was the presentation of his Royal Certificate to R. A. B. Wood by the County Commissioner. As a rule these certificates are presented by the Chief Scout, representing the Queen, at large receptions at Gilwell Park, but Wood elected to have his presented locally and this was done at the Annual General Meeting of the York Scouts Association. As a small contribution towards York Youth Week, which was held in conjunction with the Commonwealth Technical Training Week, we erected an aerial runway in Rowntree Park as part of a pioneering and camping display by York Senior Scouts. The runway was extremely popular, and we were kept very busy giving free rides to innumerable small children throughout the whole afternoon. We also constructed a gateway for the Scout section of an Exhibition illustrating leisure activities and hobbies. Our field day was held in the Goathland area of the Yorkshire Moors and patrols were dropped at various points on the moors without maps. Their only guide was a set of notes that they had written some weeks earlier, without knowing that their own skills in construction of routes from maps were going to be put to the test in the field. It is perhaps a matter for some congratulation that all patrols reached their rendezvous by the time limit, though not without some difficulty in deciphering and putting to practical use the rather illegible notes that some had produced. However, this year we did manage to be back at School in time for the evening meal! At the end of term a good deal of time was spent in preparation for our camp in Derbyshire, and we should like to thank Vaigo for the efficient way in which he handled much of the packing and also for carrying out a good deal of preliminary reconnaissance of our camp site land the area around the Peak District.

As has been widely made known, Senior Scouts will be given the option of wearing long trousers from 1st November, and as the majority of our Seniors are in favour of this, we shall make the change-over on that date. It will be possible for us to make arrangements for the official pattern of trousers to be obtainable through the School, and only the official pattern will be allowed, in order to conform with the regulations.

SENIOR SCOUT CAMP, DERBYSHIRE Any camp under canvas is largely dependent upon the weather, and it is a mark of the success of this year's Senior Scout camp that, despite adverse conditions and a certain amount of grumbling, spirits were kept up throughout the nine days in the Peak District. As always, there was plenty to be done in camp, but parties left almost every day on foot or in the School Minibus, which was again found invaluable for visiting part of the district which would otherwise have been inaccessible. Undeterred by the weather, a party set off on the second day of camp to climb Kinder Scout, whilst others went off on rock-climbing expeditions or remained in camp to prepare the evening meal—including steamed pudding—quite a challenge on a wood fire! Later, a visit was paid to the Blue John Mines, though, regrettably, all attempts at losing the G.S.M. failed. The following day, Saturday, was fine, and various parties set out to climb or walk. One party reached Mam Tor above Castleton, while others explored around the head of the Derwent valley. The whole camp joined in the longest expedition of camp, up on to Bleaklow Hill and across some difficult peaty ground on to the Snake Pass. This expedition was followed by the camp-fire, though not everyone had recovered sufficiently to enjoy it. It was, then, a successful camp, enjoyed by everyone, even Claude, a French visitor, though he is now firmly convinced that British Scouts do nothing but walk. D.K.H.

SCOUT CAMP

The Annual Summer Camp was held on the Isle of Man on a site about a mile from Kirk Michael from 1st to 9th August, and apart from two wet days we were graced by good weather. The party consisted of 24 scouts and two scouters, Mr. Craine who, as an inhabitant of this lovely island, was able to select an excellent site and organise the camp's activities very well, and J. A. Shouksmith, whose main job was to distribute and keep a check on the food. When we arrived at the camp site after an exceptionally smooth crossing, we discovered that another troop was occupying more than its share of the field, so we had to use a rather inferior field for the first three days. Because of this we decided not to settle in properly until the Friday and as a day trip round the island had been arranged for the Thursday, this was not so inconvenient. Unfortunately we had selected the worst day for this trip as it rained all day and when we returned in the evening, not having seen the island at its best, some of our tents had leaked badly and had nearly been blown down by gale force winds. This meant that half the troop had to sleep in the barn for the night and everyone was pleased to move to the more sheltered site the following day. 37

This site proved to be well nigh perfect, for in addition to the excellent covering against wind and rain, there was a plentiful supply of wood nearby and also a clear stream. On Saturday afternoon, everyone was free to do as they wished, and most of the troop went by Manx railway to Peel, either to look round the town or to try their hand at fishing. In addition to this free afternoon there were several opportunities to bathe in the icy Irish Sea, which was less than a mile away, or to explore the sandy cliffs. On the Sunday evening the whole troop attended Evensong at a nearby church and one or two went to Holy Communion as well. On Monday the more energetic scouts went on a full day expedition to climb Snaefell, the highest mountain on the island, and they came back very tired after an enjoyable and successful mission. The rest of the troop climbed a comparatively easy mountain situated behind the camp site and basked in the sunshine at the summit. Meanwhile the Patrol Competition was developing into a close and very keen struggle between Hounds under Edbrooke and Otters under R. P. Shouksmith. Unfortunately the weather cut this short and left Otters victorious, but both patrols showed commendable enthusiasm. Heavy rain on Tuesday hampered clearing-up operations, but with the full co-operation of almost everyone, we caught the 7-0 a.m. bus to Douglas on Wednesday morning after rising at 5-0 a.m. Another reasonably smooth journey brought an enjoyable week to an end and all that remains is to thank Mr. Craine for all the hard work he put in and everyone else who helped to make it a successful camp. J.A.S.

CRICKET, 1961 RETROSPECT The unbeaten record has gone and something in the nature of a relief it is, too. The record was first established in 1957, in the second year of David Kirby's captaincy, and had stood up to the time of our defeat by Leeds G.S. this term. Prior to this match the School had won 19 of 34 school fixtures, drawn 11, and 4 were abandoned. This year's side was not a great one, but they can in no way be blamed for losing this record. In fact, over the last nine years no side won more matches (7), with the exception of 1959. M. W. Woodruff, now quite a veteran, shouldered many of the responsibilities, and it was greatly to his credit that for the second year in succession he topped both the bowling and batting averages and, need we hardly mention, indisputably won the Fielding Cup. His presence on the cricket field will be greatly missed. Old colours, four in number, hardly gave him the support expected of them. Alderson's aggregate of over 100 runs in the two innings against the Old Peterites brought his total for the season within the bounds of respectability, but Hutchinson on the other hand had a most distressing season, being only a shadow of his former self. The form of these two particularly had much bearing on the hesitancy of the batting as a whole. With grim determination only on one occasion was the 200 mark passed. After losing to Leeds, the side recovered once again to register further successes against Bradford, Yorkshire Gentlemen and Bootham, and all

due credit to them. A further set-back was encountered when we were thoroughly trounced by Ampleforth—the first loss to such worthy opponents since 1949. Perhaps the most disappointing feature of all was the generally lower standard of fielding of the team, and they could have had no finer example to follow than that of their captain. The individual effort to put much of this right was lacking in many cases. Tomlinson's acrobatic endeavours behind the stumps was something of a reflection on the throwing. The Senior Colts had a splendid season, quite without parallel. Dismissing all their opposing seven school sides, they won all their matches outright. Still lower down the School some most promising talent is developing, and the Junior Colts, but for a most hesitant start, would have had an equally impressive record. House matches provided a mixed variety of entertainment. It is always interesting to note that well established School bowlers are discarded when it comes to House matches, and they are replaced by "unknowns". It must be something to do with the House match temperament! Once Temple had established a 5.39 runs per over average, a seemingly unsurpassable rate of run-getting, interest in the Yeomans Cup faded in the final rounds. Queen's achieved the "double", winning both Senior and Junior competitions, deservedly too. The Rise, favourites as usual for at least one cup, could only achieve the consolation of winning the Burton Cup, the coveted League trophy. Our amenities, as provided by our groundsman, Mr. Johnston, have been quite excellent, and we are most grateful to him. Likewise let it be recorded how much we have appreciated once again the cheerful and helpful services of our part-timer, Mr. Curry. His encouragement is always invaluable, and the immediate task ahead would not appear to be an easy one. Finally a word of thanks to our scorer, C. Henwood, and storemen, L. K. Vaigo and R. A. B. Wood, all quite invaluable in their different capacities. 1st XI 2nd XI *G. Gildener (Capt.). t *M. W. Woodruff (Capt.), 1958-59-60-61. f*G. W. A. R. Alderson (Vice-Capt.), 1960-61. t*M. E. Robson, 1960-61. *S. R. Hutchinson, 1959-60-61. *J. A. Shouksmith, 1959-61. *M. C. M. Jesper, 1961. *D. L. Brown, 1960-65. *S. H. Reiss, 1961. *C. I. D. Tomlinson, 1961. *J. L. Richardson, 1961. *R. A. Wood, 5965.

t—Cap. Colts XI

(Under 16) *A. H. Baker (Capt.). *J. R. Rowbottom. *R. W. Metcalfe. *T. C. Mitchell. *P. F. Nettleton. M. E. Raine. G. W. Cloughton. M. J. Howard. D. E. A. Higgins. D. I. Lewis.

D. Hunt.

*—Colours. Junior Colts XI

*—Colours.

(Under i5) T. J. Haggie (Capt.). P. F. Nettleton. T. C. Mitchell. R. D. Harding. C. J. Newby. A. G. Collomosse. W. R. Pickersgill. W. M. Hudson. J. A. Eatough. P. F. A. Shearsmith. J. R. Coles.

*A. C. Robson. *J. D. Carr. *P. W. Shepherd. *C. J. Parker. *J. C. Lacy. *J. M. Atkinson. *T. L. Adams. *J. F. Gartside. J. J. Kettlewell. J. C. Cossins.

Under 14 Colts XI T. C. Mitchell (Capt.). P. J. Flint. T. J. Newhouse. M. P. Crossley. J. H. Russell. D. W. Tidy. C. J. M. Duckworth. T. C. C. Harris. B. Lumley-Holmes. S. C. Maslin A. M. Hedley.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st X1 Opponents

Date

... ...

13th May 17th May

Clifton C.C. York C.C.

20th May 27th May 31st May 3rd June 7th June

Worksop College Giggleswick School Durham School ... Leeds G.S. ... Forty Club

16th June 17th June 21st June

1 .1

24th June 28th June 1st July 15th July 22ndJuly 26th July 28th July } 29th July

Denstone College

... Bradford G.S. ... ... Ampleforth College Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. Craven Gentlemen C.C. ... Bootham School ... T. H. Hobson's XI Old Peterites ...

Ground Home Home

Result

School

Won Drawn

110 for 2 160 for 8

Home Away Home Home Home

Won Won Won Lost Drawn

181 134 for 3 170 149 128 for 4

Away

Drawn

Home

Lost

124 242 175

Away Away Home Home Home Away

Won Lost Won

116 for 7 137 148 for 8

... Home

Lost

Won Lost

CANCELLED

176 70

183 for 9 (dec.) 180

Played 15, Won 7, Drawn 3, Lost 5.

Opponents 109 198 for 5 (dec.) 127 132 161 150 for 4 187 for 4 (dec.) 227 6 for I 226 for 4 (dec.) 115 141 for 1 147 128 186 for 2 (dec.) 251 for 3 (dec.) 152 for 9 (dec.)

2nd XI Ground

Result

School

Opponents

20th May 27th May

Worksop College Giggleswick School

Home Home

Won Drawn

110 185 for 8

31st May

Durham School

Away

Won

3rd June 24th June 28th June

Leeds G.S. Bradford G.S. ... Ampleforth College

Away Home Home

Won Lost Drawn

22nd July

Bootham School

Away

Drawn

178 for 5 (dec.) 128 84 187 for 8 (dec.) 184 for 6 (dec.)

77 192 for 7 (dec.) 92

Date

Opponents

Under 16 Colts XI Date 20th May 27th May 31st May 14th June 24th June 28th June 5th July 22ndJuly

Opponents

Ground

••• Away Worksop College ••• Home Manchester Boys XI ... ••• Away ... Durham School ... ••• Home ••• Giggleswick School ••• Home ... Bradford G.S. ... ••• Home ••• Ampleforth College ... Home ... Ashville College Minster Choir School O.B.'s ... Home

Result

School

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost

78 for 2 135 for 8 138 for 8 85 for 2 52 for 3 97 for 6 106 for 2 52

Under 15 Colts XI Date 20th May 31st May 3rd June 14th June 1st July 5th July

Ground

Result

Worksop College Bootham School ... Leeds G S. Bootham School Pocklington School

Away Away Away Home Home

Lost Lost Von Won Drawn

Ashville College

Home

Won

Opponents

School 84 82 54 for 5 57 for 5 158 for 2 (dec.) 128 for 4 (dec.)

81 85 for 8 180 for 9 100 for 9

Opponents 77 134 134 84 51 96 104 147

Opponents 88 for 2 155 53 54 101 for 9 76

Under 14 Colts XI Date 12th July

Opponents Tynemouth School

Ground

Result

Home

Lost

School 42

Opponents 44 for 3

Senior House Matches 1st Round Semi-finals Final

Temple 114* beat Grove 66 Rise 73 for 2 beat School House 72 Rise 161 beat Manor 108 Queen's 138 for 2 beat Temple 137 Queen's 162 for 4 beat Rise 161 *-5.39 runs per over—Award of Yeomans Cup

Junior House Matches 1st Round l Grove 71 for 4 beat Temple 68 f Rise 66 for 2 beat School House 65 Rise 243 beat Manor 138 Semi-finals l Queen's 136 for 3 beat Grove 91 f Queen's 155 for 8 beat Rise 81 Final

1st XI AVERAGES Batting Times No. of Not Out Innings 3 14 ... M. W. Woodruff ... 1 ... 13 M. C. M. Jesper ... 2 17 ... M. E. Robson ... 1 16 G. W. A. R. Alderson ••• 1 16 J. A. Sbouksmith 1 ... 17 S. R. Hutchinson 3 12 ... D. L. Brown 2 13 J. L. Richardson 3 13 C. I. D. Tomlinson 0 5 ... ... R. A. Wood 2 11 ... S. H. Reiss *—Denotes "not out"

Runs 365 370 357 299 283 299 101 123 86 38 5

Highest Score 75 54 82 61* 59 42 29* 28 31 18 3

Average 33.18 30.83 23.80 19.93 18.87 17.93 11.22 11.18 8.6 7.6 0.56

Bowling M. W. Woodruff ... G. W. A. R. Alderson M. E. Robson ... ... S. H. Reiss ... D. L. Brown J. L. Richardson

... ••• ... ••• ... .•• Also

Runs Maidens Overs 526 32 169 355 21 103 232 12 73 565 19 149 186 8 55 360 21 107 bowled: J. D. Carr, C. J. Parker, B. G. Shaw

Wickets 31 20 9 19 6 10

Average 16.97 17.75 25.78 29.74 31.00 36.00

ST. PETER'S v. CLIFTON C.C. Played at home on 13th May. Result: Won by 8 wickets. Clifton C.C. 109 (N. Banks 33, K. Williams 28, M. W. Woodruff 3-16, C. J. Parker 4-22). St. Peter's 110 for 2 (M. C. M. Jesper 50 not out). ST. PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on 17th May. Result : Drawn. York C.C. 198 for 5 dec. (J. Bond 68, T. G. Raines 59, G. Watson 51 not out). St. Peter's 160 for 8 (M.C.M. Jesper 50, L. Hutson 5-50). 41

ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 20th May. Result : Won by 54 runs ST. PETER'S M. C. M. Jesper, 1.b.w. Barber ... J. A. Shouksmith, 1.b.w. Matthews G. W. A. R. Alderson, 1.b.w. Barber S. R. Hutchinson, hit wkt. Bakewell M. E. Robson, ct. & b. Moody ... D. L. Brown, b. Barber ... C. J. Parker, st. Weastell, b. Bakewell M. W. Woodruff, ct. Diball, b. Moody J. D. Carr, b. Moody C. I. D. Tomlinson, ct. Moody, b. Matthews B. G. Shaw, not out Extras TOTAL

...

WORKSOP COLLEGE T. Pearson, b. Carr ... 22 R. W. Matthews, b. Woodruff ... 23 N. Hare, st. Tomlinson, b. Shaw ... ... 16 R. F. A. Wood, ct. Shouksmith, b. Carr ... 18 P. W. Moody, 1.b.w. Woodruff ... 0 C. Diball, ct. Jesper, b. Alderson ... ... 10 P. I. Blake, ct. Woodruff, b. Alderson ... 0 R. W. Bakewell, st. Tomlinson, b. Robson 11 C. B. Smith, b. Alderson ... ... 3 T. E. Weastell, ct. Woodruff, b. Robson ... 5 T. W. Barber, not out ... 0 Extras ... 19

12 3 23 18 1

9 75 5 31 0 3 181

TOTAL

Fall of Wickets: I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

WORKSOP 0. M. 0 ... 13 2

T. W. Barber R. W. Bakewell P. W. Moody C. B. Smith

... 15.2

127

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

15 15 37 40 45 68 68 82 177

R. W. Matthews ... 9

...

34 53 77 77 91 91 105 109 126 Bowling Analysis:

R. 35 48 26 51 18

ST. PETER'S 0. M. R. W. Av. M. W. Woodruff ... 16 4 35 2 17.5 D. L. Brown ... 8 3 18 0 a J. D. Carr 12 4 26 2 13 B. G. Shaw ... 8 1 11 1 11 G. W. A. R. Alderson 8 4 15 3 5 M. E. Robson ... 3.1 1 3 2 1.5

W. Av. 2 17.5 3 16 2 13 3 17 0 a

The following account appeared in the "Sunday Times": St. Peter's School, York, beat Worksop College by 54 runs in a game which was marred by Arctic weather. Neither side reached great heights in any department of the game. There was much to admire, however, in the spirited partnership between M. W. Woodruff (75), the St. Peter's captain, and C. I. D. Tomlinson (31). They took St. Peter's score from 82 for 8 just after lunch to 177 for 9. Woodruff hit with discretion and boldness and was well supported by Tomlinson. The rest of the St. Peter's batsmen, although always ready to punish the loose ball, were found wanting, though S. R. Hutchinson (23), who unluckily hit his wicket, appeared to be in fine form. The medium-paced Worksop opening attack hardly looked penetrating, though T. W. Barber (3 for 48) achieved success after some loose overs at the opening. P. W. Moody (3 for 51) was the best of the Worksop bowlers. Having lost their grasp on the game, Worksop were set to score 182 in about as many minutes. They started brightly enough, thanks to some attractive leg side strokes from T. Pearson (22), but handicapped by the painful slowness of R. W. Matthews (23) they never appeared likely to regain the initiative. Only R. W. Bakewell, with some fluent cover drives, showed the necessary aggression. Despite Worksop's inadequacy, St. Peter's only won with 15 minutes to spare by virtue of two splendid catches by Woodruff, who also bowled well, taking 2 for 35 in 16 overs, and one at square leg by M. C. M. Jesper. Worksop will need to be more aggressive with the bat. And, despite their win, St. Peter's will have to work hard to preserve their fouryear-old unbeaten school record.

ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at Giggleswick on Saturday, 27th May. Result: Won by 7 wickets. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL C. R. Spencer, b. Woodruff D. S. Westhead, b. Woodruff R. W. Wall, ct. Tomlinson, b. Woodruff W. S. Howarth, ct. Jesper, b. Shaw D. F. Oddie, st. Tomlinson, b. Shaw C. A. Ellison, b. Richardson D. C. Ridgway, b. Woodruff ... G. R. Thompson, b. Reiss .. R. A. F. Bennett, b. Richardson J. A. Cosgrove, b. Woodruff J. M. Clayton, not out ... Extras TOTAL

•••

••• ••• ••• • •• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••

ST. PETER'S M. C. M. Jesper, 1.b.w. Ridgway ... J. A. Shouksmith, run out G. W. A. R. Alderson, 1.b.w. Ridgway S. R. Hutchinson, not out ... M. E. Robson, not out J. L. Richardson 1 C. J. Parker M. W. Woodruff C. I. D. Tomlinson Did not bat B. G. Shaw S. H. Reiss Extras ...

0 9 10 12 4 18 45 9 9 2 6 8

... 132

...

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6

• ••

54 35 13 18 8

TOTAL for 3 wkts. Fall of wickets: 1 2 3

0 16 19 33 53 59 86 97 110

66 100 111 Bowling Analysis:

ST. PETER'S 0. M. M. W. Woodruff ... 11 3 S. H. Reiss ... 12 0 B. G. Shaw ... 6 0 J. L. Richardson ... 14 2

R. 25 49 18 32

GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL R. W. Av. 0. M. 12 J. A. Cosgrove ... 5 0 0 a D. C. Ridgway ... 11.3 2 33 2 16.5 44 R. W. Wall ... 11 2 0 a W. S. Howarth ... 11 3 24 0 a 4 0 13 R. A. F. Bennett 0 a

W. Av. 5 5 1 49 2 9 2 16

Taking on a new look, S. H. Reiss displacing D. L. Brown as opening bowler and J. L. Richardson displacing J. D. Carr, the School looked a thoroughly workmanlike side on this display. Giggleswick won the toss and took the advantage of batting first. Woodruff quickly made serious inroads into their innings, bringing the ball back many inches from the off on the Giggleswick lush turf. Reiss bowled well but without much fortune, while Shaw captured a couple of wickets with his slow leg-breaks before lunch to add to Giggleswick's predicament. On resumption Ridgway batted with sound judgment for Giggleswick and staged a partial recovery, but Richardson and Woodruff (5 for 25) finally put paid to the Giggleswick innings soon after 3 o'clock. For the School Shouksmith and Jesper both batted confidently, the former being the more impressive. The opening pair, as was obviously their task, laid the foundations for certain victory, and the remaining batsmen had little difficulty in pressing home the advantage. This performance augured well for the future, and a vast improvement on three weeks ago was already very noticeable in the side. 43

ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Wednesday, 31st May. Result : Won by 9 runs. ST. PETER'S M. C. M. Jesper, ct. Coulthard, b. Hind ... 27 J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Roberts, b. Bartlett 59 12 G. W. A. R. Alderson, ct. & b. Hind ... S. R. Hutchinson, I.b.w. Hind 0 26 M. E. Robson, ct. Roberts, b. Bartlett 8 J. L. Richardson, b. Bartlett 0 C. J. Parker, b. Bartlett ... ::: 10 M. W. Woodruff, l.b.w. Bartlett 3 C. I. D. Tomlinson, not out B. G. Shaw, b. Bartlett ... 0 S. H. Reiss, b. Hind ... 0 ... Extras ... 25 TOTAL

...

DURHAM SCHOOL D. R. Bolton, et. Robson, b. Reiss A. F. L. Patten, ct. Shouksmith, b. Reiss... P. Bartlett, b. Alderson ... S. H. Charles, b. Reiss ... J. Minto, b. Woodruff ... I. Hind, run out ... M. A. Hudson, b. Alderson R. H. Coulthard, b. Richardson I. Cole, b. Woodruff S. Foster, not out ... J. T. C. Roberts, b. Woodruff

Extras

170

TOTAL

...

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

42 84 64 132 153 153 158 169 169

16 81 108 113 118 118 121 134 157

Bowling Analysis: ST. PETER'S DURHAM SCHOOL 0. M. 0. M. R. W. Av. 1 ... ... 17.4 2 M. W. Woodruff ... 12.5 I. Hind 54 4 13.5 ... 15 4 S. Foster ... 14 0 S. H. Reiss 52 0 a ... 5 0 I. Cole 2 B. G. Shaw ... 17 0 a 3 12 J. L. Richardson J. Minto 0 4 0 a 5 1 M. E. Robson ... P. Bartlett 2 18 6 3 3 G. W. A. R. Alderson 12

30 8 34

0 3 O 4 4 17 161

R. W. Av. 3 1t 33 8.3 25 3 17 0 a 1 21 21

2 18.5

There is little denying that the School were fortunate indeed to win this match; in fact, it may fairly be said that Durham lost it rather than St. Peter's won it. Jesper and Shouksmith opened confidently but, with Hind claiming three wickets before lunch, the stand between Robson and Shouksmith was a most valuable one, which stopped the rot and in fact doubled the score before Robson was dismissed. Bartlett, off-spinner, took up the attack after lunch, and the School's batting disappointed miserably, Shouksmith alone doing well. Durham started their innings shortly after 3-0 p.m., and should at no time have been troubled by the clock. Their innings, however, lacked a decided policy and although they passed the 100 mark, seemingly untroubled, for the loss of only two wickets, sight of victory and the realisation that the clock might have to be taken into account at the present rate of progress brought about a certain amount of irresponsibility and finally panic in the camp. Woodruff fittingly clean bowled three of the Durham batsmen to bring the innings to an end, and give the School a nine runs victory. 44

ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 3rd June. Result : Lost by 6 wickets. ST. PETER'S M. C. M. Jesper, b. Stott ... J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Bennoson, b. Stott ... S. R. Hutchinson, b. Stott ... G. W. A. R. Alderson, ct. Smith, b. Bexon M. E. Robson, b. Elviss J. L. Richardson, b. Elviss D. L. Brown, ct. Burt, b. Elviss M. W. Woodruff, b. Oliver ... C. I. D. Tomlinson, run out B. G. Shaw, b. Oliver ... S. H. Reiss, not out Extras TOTAL

...

LEEDS G.S. J. Sleightholme, not out ... M. Bennoson, b. Woodruff A. Burt, b. Woodruff G. W. J. Papworth, ct. Shaw, b. Alderson P. K. G. Mason, b. Woodruff ... P. P. Murphy, not out J. W. Smith R. Elviss P. Bexon Did not bat B. Stott M. Oliver Extras ...

15 2 0 45 23 0 5 24 22 1 12 () 149

P. Bexon R. Elviss A. Burt

...

M. 3 5 2 3 2

Fall of wickets: 12 3 4 5 9 26 93 Bowling Analysis:

LEED G.S. 20 15 7 14 5

0 8

18 34

TOTAL for 4 wkts.

Fall of wickets: 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 —— — — — — — — — 9 9 18 73 73 85 105 139 141

B. Stott ... M. Oliver ...

65 0

R. 50 25 17 34 11

ST. PETER'S 0. R. M. 5 32 S. H. Reiss ... 14 39 5 J. L. Richardson 6 2 11 G. W. A. R. Alderson 6 2 14 B. G. Shaw ... 2 0 6 D. L. Brown ... 4 1 12 M. E. Robson ... 3 0 11

W. Av. 3 16.66 2 12.5 1 17 3 11.33

M. W. Woodruff ... 15.4

W. Av. 3 10.66 0 a

1 0 0

a a a

This match saw the end of the unbeaten record—a welcome end in many ways, but the manner of it was disappointing. It would have been satisfying to report that the first defeat in a school match for five years came after a tense finish at the end of a first-class match, but it was not to be. It must at once be said that this was no fault whatever of our opponents, who did all that was required of them most efficiently and thoroughly deserved their victory. It was a most dispirited display by the School side in every department which made Leeds' task much easier than it should have been. After a poor start, 18 for 3 after half an hour, Alderson and Robson batted well against some very steady bowling, Stott being particularly dangerous. Continuing after lunch these two looked as if they would pull the game round, but the advent of Elviss, an off-spinner, into the attack regained the advantage for Leeds. He bowled Robson round his legs and beat Richardson's forward stroke next ball. Thereafter only a spirited innings by Woodruff and some lusty blows by Tomlinson enabled the School to reach a respectable total. Leeds only had to score at a run a minute, but when the third wicket fell two balls after tea with the total at 26, it looked as if they might be hard pressed. However, the School bowling and fielding fell far below its usual standard—at least two possible run-outs were missed—and Sleightholme, who batted very sensibly apart from some weakness outside the off stump, found a sound partner in Mason. When the latter was out 50 minutes still remained with 57 runs to get. Murphy soon put the issue beyond doubt, aided by some strange field placing, and Leeds were home with quarter of an hour to spare.

ST. PETER'S v. XL CLUB Played at home on 7th June. Result : Drawn. XL Club 187 for 4 dec. (K. Lee 68, G. Pope 36 not out, F. Melling 30). St. Peter's 128 for 4 (P. W. Shepherd 47, J. A. Shouksmith 45, G. Pope 2-17). ST. PETER'S v. DENSTONE COLLEGE Played at Denstone on 16th and 17th June. Result : Match Drawn. DENSTONE COLLEGE (1st Innings) P. N. Davis, b. Reiss P. J. F. Elliott, ct. Tomlinson, b. Reiss ... R. H. 0. Lees, b. Alderson V. J. Lewis, b. Richardson A. C. Hitchcock, 1.b.w. Reiss ... J. R. Worsdale, b. Reiss ... ... S. J. Potts, b. Richardson.. ... M. L. C. Hankinson, not out . _. ._ C. R. Wheatman, b. Robson D. H. Molyneux, et. Alderson, b. Woodruff B. I. Yates, b. Woodruff ... Extras TOTAL

ST. PETER'S (1st Innings) M. C. M. Jesper, b. Molyneux ... J. A. Shouksmith, b. Molyneux ... G. W. A. R. Alderson, run out .. ... S. R. Hutchinson, ct. Worsdale, b. 'Yates._ M. E. Robson, b. Wheatman ... P. W. Shepherd, ct. Lewis, b. Worsdale J. L. Richardson, b. Wheatman ... M. W. Woodruff, b. Molyneux C. I. D. Tomlinson, b. Wheatman J. D. Carr, not out S. H. Reiss, b. Wheatman Extras ...

1 23 37 24 25 0 8

Tow.

...

Fall of wickets: 5 1 2 3 4

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5

37 95 99 109 109 121 144 177 226 ST. PETER'S M. 0. 1 M. W. Woodruff ... 12.4 3 S. H. Reiss ... 18 J. L. Richardson ... 15 3 0 J. D. Carr ... ... 10 0 M. E. Robson ... 7 3 G. W. A. R. Alderson 10

W. Av. 2 22.0 4 15.75 2 18.5 0 a 1 22.0 1 20.0

DENSTONE COLLEGE (2nd Innings) A. C. Hitchcock, b. Reiss J. R. Worsdale, not out S. J. Potts, not out P. N. Davis P. J. F. Elliott R. H. 0. Lees V. J. Lewis Did not bat M. L. C. Hankinson C. R. Wheatman D. H. Molyneux B. I. Yates Extras ... TOTAL ...

21 22 14 10 4

M. 7 9 6 5 2

32 37 28 17 9

W. Av. 4 8.0 3 12.33 I 28 0 a 1 9.0

TOTAL ...

...

242

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

M. W. Woodruff S. H. Reiss

ST. PETER'S (2nd Innings) M. C. M. Jesper, b. Molyneux 5 J. A. Shouksmith, et. Lewis, b. Lees ... 7 G. W. A. R. Alderson, I.b.w. Worsdale 6 S. R. Hutchinson, b. Yates 42 M. E. Robson, 1.b.w. Hankinson 82 M. W. Woodruff, b. Worsdale 37 P. W. Shepherd, 1.b.w. Wheatman 12 J. L. Richardson, run out 14 C. I. D. Tomlinson, ct. Lees, b. Hankinson 21 S. H. Reiss, not out ... J. D. Carr, b. Hankinson Extraslg

1 4 1

9 17 23 90 168 197 211 242 242

0. M. 5 5

2 2

...

DENSTONE COLLEGE

C. R. Wheatman D. H. Molyneux ... J. R. Worsdale ... R. H. O. Lees ... B. I. Yates ...

Fall of wickets: 1

ST. PETER'S

27 30 61 68 72 91 116 116 124 Bowling Analysis:

R. 44 63 37 33 22 20

14 16 19 15 33 0 7 11

Bowling Analysis: R. W. Av. 3 0 Of 3 1 3.00

DENSTONE COLLEGE 0. M. R. W. Av. C. R. Wheatman 23 7 59 1 59.0 D. H. Molyneux 23 9 66 66.0 J. R. Worsdale 23 10 45 2 22.5 R. H. 0. Lees ... 11 5 13 1 13.0 D. I. Yates 6 1 17 1 17.0 M. L. C. Hankinson 10 3 26 3 8.67

After winning the toss, Denstone made a useful start by scoring 86 runs for one wicket by lunch-time on the first day. After lunch, however, with some good bowling by Reiss, the School were very much back in the picture and Denstone struggling at 121 for 6. A critical point for both sides. It now became Denstone's turn for a recovery, and their Nos. 7, 8 and 9 placed them in a strong position. Their total of 227 had taken little short of four hours, and on reflection there is little doubt that the length of this innings deprived them of victory. If Denstone's innings had been slow, the School were even slower— a dour struggle, 104 for 6 at the end of the first day, with 24 to save the

follow-on. The dismissal of Robson at the fall of the 7th wicket with the total 116 became the signal for Denstone to try to enforce the follow-on. This they succeeded in doing, an inevitable decision, but one which nevertheless left the School no other choice but to play for a draw. A patient and watchful innings by Robson was again a match-saver for St. Peter's. With Denstone unable to press home an early opportunity the match fizzled out into a tame and inglorious draw.

ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 21st June. Result : M.C.C. won by 51 runs. ST. PETER'S 49 M. C. M. Jesper, run out ... 20 J. A. Shouksmith, b. Seager 0 G. W. A. R. Alderson, ct.Brennan, b. Goode S. R. Hutchinson, ct. Cumming, b. Harper 19 1 M. E. Robson, 1.b.w. Seager M. W. Woodruff, ct. Green, b. Harper ... 40 ... 26 P. W. Shepherd, l.b.w. Shuttleworth ... 3 D. L. Brown, ct. Umbers, b. Goode ... 5 J. L. Richardson, not out ... 0 ... C. I. D. Tomlinson, b. Goode S. H. Reiss, ct. Goode, b. Harper ... 12 Extras

M.C.C. 117 A. E. Seager, ct. Reiss, b. Richardson 26 J. A. Green, 1.b.w. Alderson 6 W. H. H. Sutcliffe, I.b.w. Alderson 43 W. Snook, ct. Jesper, b. Reiss B. ... 24 P. H. Umbers, not out J. N. Harper, not out D. V. Brennan G. Goode 1 ). Did not bat 3. G. Cumming G. M. Shuttleworth Cdr. W. K. Wood Extras

TOTAL for 4 wkts. (dec.)

TOTAL

... 226

175

Fall of wickets:

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 — — — — 58 65 151 213

35 46 76 95 99 162 163 165 171 Bowling Analysis:

ST. PETER'S M. 0. 4 M. W. Woodruff ... 18 0 7 S. H. Reiss 2 G. W. A. R. Alderson 13 0 8 J. L. Richardson ... 0 3 ... M. E. Robson 0 ... 2 D. L. Brown

...

R. 55 45 52 40 20 8

W. Av. a 0 45 1 26 2 40 1 a 0

M.C.C. 0. 7 7 12 18 3 14 3

Cdr. W. K. Wood J. G. Cumming A. E. Seager G. Goode ... J. A. Green ... J. N. Harper G. M. Shuttleworth

M. 0 1 3 7 0 5 0

R. 25 19 32 32 15 29 12

W. Av. a 0 0 a 16 2 3 10.66

3 1

9.66 12

ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Played at Bradford on 24th June. Result: Won by 3 wickets. BRADFORD G.S. ... F. J. Chapman, 1.b.w. Brown J. D. Moore, b. Reiss R. M. Verity, ct. Tomlinson, b. Robson ... A. D. Naylor, ct. & b. Alderson ... C. P. Carter, I.b.w. Robson ... P. J. Jagger, et. & b. Alderson R. S. Pawson, b. Brown ... A. T. Wilson, ct. Tomlinson, b. Anderson C. F. T. Slade, et. Brown, b. Alderson ... J. N. Thomas, b. Robson A. J. B. Hope, not out Extras ...

ST. PETER'S ... M. C. M. Jesper. et. Carter, b. Jagger ... J. A. Shouksmith, 1.b.w. Jagger ... G. W. A. R. Alderson, b. Jagger ... ... S. R. Hutchinson, 1.b.w. Pawson ... M. E. Robson, ct. Carter, b. Jagger ... P. W. Shepherd, 1.b.w. Jagger ... D. L. Brown, b. Jagger ... ... J. L. Richardson, not out ... M. W. Woodruff, not out ... I Did not bat C. I. D. Tomlinson S. H. Reiss Extras ...

44 O 18 O 3 19 5 9

1 O 12

... 115

TOTAL - .

TOTAL

for 7 wkts.

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 56 57 66 79 89 106 110 115

37 53 66 72 72 92 97

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

25 21 15 3 14 0 7 7 15

Bowling Analysis: BRADFORD G.S.

ST. PETER'S 0. M. R. W. Av. 1 30 S. H. Reiss ... 14 3 30 0 a J. L. Richardson ... 11 5 18 3 23 4 5.75 G.W. A. R. Alderson 12.3 3 6 ... 9 2 18 M. E. Robson M. W. Woodruff ... 1 1 0 0 a 7 ... 5 1 14 2 D. L. Brown

R. S. Pawson C. F. T. Slade A. D. Naylor P. J. Jagger

0. M. R. W. Av. 1 41 2 41 ... 15.2 1 23 0 a 0 a 1 19 6 4 6 24 ... 15

This match was remarkable only for its undistinguished batting; nevertheless it was gratifying to see the School revert once again to their winning way, for it was 31 weeks since their last victory and confidence seemed to be ebbing away. The dubious tactics of putting Bradford in to bat seemed to pay off, for, although the second wicket only fell with the total at 56, the Bradford innings never really recovered. Alderson and Robson were mainly responsible for the School's successes, achieving more in the air than off the pitch. Bradford, however, were by no means dissatisfied with their total, for no school had previously passed the 100 mark against them Jesper and Shouksmith got off to a good start, the former particularly seeing the ball well. It was not the change bowling of Naylor, upon whom Bradford pinned their faith, but that of the swifter Jagger that gave any hint of trouble for St. Peter's, particularly when the 4th and 5th wickets fell at the same total of 72. The School innings steadied, however, and in spite of excellent bowling by Jagger St. Peter's were safely home with three wickets to spare. 48

ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at Ampleforth on Wednesday, 28th June. Result : Lost by 9 wickets. ST. PETER'S ... 40 ... M. C. M. Jesper, b. Stephens J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Balfour, b. Young ... 2 G.W.A.R.Alderson, ct. Young, b. Huskinson 7 ... 33 S. R. Hutchinson b. Huskinson M. E. Robson, ct. Jackson, b. Stephens ... 12 21 J. L. Richardson, ct. Butcher, b. Jackson ... D. L. Brown, ct. & b. Jackson 15 M. W. Woodruff, not out ... C. J. Parker, b. Huskinson . C. I. D. Tomlinson, 1.b.w. S. H. Reiss, b. Huskinson Extras TOTAL

...

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE J. P. Stephens, hit wkt., b. Alderson M. F. Wright, not out D. I. Russell, not out N. R. Balfour P. R. Butcher R. Witham Did not bat R. H. Jackson T. A. Huskinson I. Lowis H. Young S. E. Tirrell Extras ...

TOTAL for 1 wkt.

137

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

Fall of wickets:

10 39 54 68 118 118 118 121 125

133

Bowling AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 0. M. R. W. Av. 1 26.0 26 0 ... 7 H. A. Young a 0 4 1 3 ... N. R. Balfour 2 10.5 21 3 ... 11 J. P. Stephens 5 9.8 7 49 20.1 T. A. Huskinson 2 16.0 3 32 ... 13 R. H. Jackson

95 42

Analysis:

ST. PETER'S 0. M. 0 ... 10 S. H. Reiss 3 8 J. L. Richardson ... 1 ... 4 M. E. Robson 2 8.1 M. W. Woodruff 2 G. W. A. R. Alderson 8

R. W. Av. a 0 45 0 a 38 a 0 11 a 0 20 1 24.0 24

There was no denying that, in spite of it being St. Peter's Day by the calendar, this was Ampleforth's day. All due credit must be given to them on their clear-cut and convincing win, nevertheless this was a most disappointing performance by the School and not true to form. A fifth wicket partnership of 50 between Hutchinson and Richardson brought the only ray of hope in an otherwise dismal innings. The legbreak bowling of T. A. Huskinson had much to do with our downfall, but the batting was singularly inept against this bowling, which, although well flighted and of a good length, had but little turn. Ampleforth batted with consummate confidence, and the School's bowling looked very innocuous. Stephens hit extremely hard and well in scoring 12 boundaries in his first 50 runs, and the School had no answer. ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 1st July. Result: Won by 2 wickets. Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 147 (A. Robinson 53, M. W. Woodruff 5-19). St. Peter's 148 for 8 (S. R. Hutchinson 32, A. Robinson 3-24, H. Taite 3-26). 49

ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 22nd July Result: Won by 48 runs. ST. PETER'S . M. C. M. Jesper, b. Emmerson J.A.Shouksmith,ct.Edmundson, b.Crockatt ... ... S. R. Hutchinson, b. Brindle G. W. A. R. Alderson, ct. Airey, b. Brindle ... M. E. Robson, b. Brindle ... ... M. W. Woodruff, b. Barnes J. L. Richardson, ct. Manning, b. Crockatt D. L. Brown, not out R. A. Wood, ct. Emmerson, b. Crockatt ... ... C. I. D. Tomlinson, b. Emmerson ... S. H. Reiss, b. Crockatt Extras ... TOTAL Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5

...

BOOTHAM SCHOOL R. N. Barnes, b. Woodruff M.W.Edmundson,ctWoodruff,b.Alderson M. K. Fryer, b. Woodruff ... ... C. J. Morphet, b. Richardson ... K. W. Dent, b. D. L. Brown P. R. Airey, b. Reiss A. H. Manning, b. Brown ... J. T. Emmerson, l.b.w. Woodruff ... M. A. Horsley, not out ... A. J. IL Crockatt, b. Woodruff M. P. Brindle, b. Woodruff Extras ...

27 10 9 20 10 29 28 0 3 0 11

TOTAL

176

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5

5 128

16 28 34 44 68 74 101 102 128

39 45 56 76 87 127 159 159 171 BOOTHAM SCHOOL M. R. 0. 2 9 ... 5 M. A. Horsley 2 35 ... 14 M. P. Brindle 1 38 J. T. Emmerson ... 13 2 47 15.4 A. J. H. Crockatt 2 18 ... 7 R. N. Barnes 18 ... 4 1 C. J. Morphet

3 36 1 1 18 26 5 8 21 4

Bowling Analysis: W. Av. a 0 311.66 2 19 411.75 1 18 0 a

ST. PETER'S R. 0. M. 51 12 3 31 11 0 12 5 1 13 5 0 2 4 5 12 1 5

M. W. Woodruff ... ... S. H. Reiss J. L. Richardson G. W. A. R. Alderson ... M. E. Robson ... D. L. Brown

W. Av. 5 10.2 1 31 1 12 13 1 0 a 6 2

Three weeks since the last match, and many, many hours of examinations intervening, gave neither side a confident approach to the last school match of the season. Bootham were very unfortunate in losing their opening bowler, M. A. Horsley, with back strain after five overs, and this loss had a telling effect on their remaining bowling resources as the St. Peter's innings progressed. Many batsmen contributed to the School's total but none batted with great confidence. It was gratifying to see D. L. Brown justifying himself at last. Bootham were again unfortunate when it became their turn to bat, for they found Woodruff in one of his more aggressive moods and this prevented their innings from ever establishing itself. Horsley batted pluckily for an undefeated 21, but St. Peter's were well worthy of their win by 48 runs. ST. PETER'S v. T. H. HOBSON'S XI Played at Woodhouse Grange on Wednesday, 26th July. Result : Lost by 116 runs. T. H. Hobson's XI 186 for 2 dec. (P. Sedgewick 47, J. Whittle 59 not out, S. Finch 43 not out). St. Peter's 70 (M. E. Robson 33, S. Lawrence

8-28).

ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday and Saturday, 28th and 29th July. Result : Lost by 40 runs. OLD PETERITES (1st Innings) D. H. Beachell, ct. Wood, b. Alderson A. McCallum, b. Woodruff ... E. M. H. Ranson, I.b.w. Alderson ... K. M. Rateliff, not out ... ... N. M. Hodd, not out . . ... C. D. King N. J. Magson G. C. J. Kirk Ilr Did not bat M. L. Swain P. B. Burbidge C. W. Gough ..I Extras ... TOTAL for 3 wkts. (dec.)

ST. PETER'S (1st Innings) J. A. Shouksmith, b. Magson ... J. L. Richardson, 1.b.w. Ranson ... S. R. Hutchinson, ct. & b. Magson G. W. A. R. Alderson, not out ... M. E. Robson, ct. Hodd, b. Magson ... M. W. Woodruff, ct. & b. Hodd ... ... D. L. Brown, ct. Beachell, b. Hodd R. A. Wood, b. Hodd ... ... .J. D. Carr, ct. Magson, b. Hodd ...... C. I. D. Tomlinson, st. McCallum, b. Hodd S. H. Reiss did not bat Extras ...

41 37 32 69 57

... 251

TOTAL

for 9 wkts. (dec.)

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3

Fall of wickets: 1 2 3 4 5

45 97 112

48 49 62 62 115 147 178 180 183

Bowling Analysis:

ST. PETER'S 0. M. M. W. Woodruff ... 8 1 S. H. Reiss ... 9 1 J. L. Richardson ... 8 1 G. W. A. R. Alderson 6 0 M. E. Robson ... 5 0 D. L. Brown ... 6 0 I 0

R. 43 87 37 41 17 21 10

W. Av. 1 43.0 0 a 0 a 2 20.5 0 a 0

OLD PETERITES (2nd Innings) C. D. King, b. Reiss ... ... ... N. .J. Magson, b. Reiss ... G. . J. Kirk, run out ... ... M. L. Swain, b. Woodruff ... ... A. McCallum, ct. Alderson, b. Reiss ::: K. M. Ratcliff, b. Reiss ... ... N. M. Hodd, b. Robson ... ... E. M. H. Ranson, b. Reiss ... D. H. Beachell, 1.b.w. Richardson ... P. B. Burbidge, not out ... ... C. W. Gough not out Extras TOTAL for 9 wkts. (dec.)

Fall of wickets: 12 3 4 5 6

a a

M. W. Woodruff ... S. H. Reiss M. E. Robson ... J. L Richardson ...

M. 1

... 152

0 0 0

8 183

OLD PETERITES 0. M. R. ... 8 0 30 ... 6 0 15 20 8 27 ... 13 4 33 ... 10 1 25 ... 11.3 0 43

TOTAL

W. Av.

a a

27 11

1 3

8.6

•••

••• ••• •••

•••

1 42 28 8 57 28 7 0

...

W. Av. 1 31.0 5 12.4 1 32.0 1 24.0

OLD PETERITES O. M. R.

P. B. Burbidge ... 7 C. W. Gough ... 5 N. M. Hodd 11 N. J. Magson 18.5 E. M. H. Ranson 7

... 180

...

Fall of wickets: 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - - — — — — — — — 2 2 64 73 84 85 160 171 171

Bowling Analysis: R. 31 82 32 24

ST. PETER'S (2nd Innings) J. A. Shouksmith, b. Burbidge J. L. Richardson, b. Gough... ... G. W. A. R. Alderson, et. & b. Magson M. E. Robson, 1.b.w. Hodd S. R. Hutchinson, b. Magson ... M. W. Woodruff, not out ... J. D. Carr, b. Hodd D. L. Brown, b. Magson R. A. Wood, ct. Swain, b. Ranson... C. I. D. Tomlinson, b. Ranson S. H Reiss, ct. King, b. Magson Extras

14 4 0 7 25 2 31 24 25 16

4 4 23 31 39 62 90 124 138

0. 8 10 4 2

P. B. Burbidge D. A. Beachell E. M. H. Ranson N. J. Magson C. W. Gough N. M. Hodd

ST. PETER'S

...

37 15 0 61 0 35 8 18 1 0

1 1 0 5 3

29 32 45 53 16

W. Av. I 29.0 I 32.0 2 22.5 413.25 2 8.0

THE BOAT CLUB This term has seen two important innovations : an VIII went to Marlow Regatta for the first time, and the House Races were rowed in VIIIs at the end of July. The season has been bleak from the point of view of Regatta cups, but these two events save it from being a dismal one, for the 1st VIII had a real target to aim at, and the whole Club derived great pleasure and benefit from rowing in the House VIIIs and IVs. Marlow Regatta, being held on the Thames only nine miles from Henley and always the week before the eliminating races of the Royal Regatta, has long been considered the second regatta of England. Apart from Henley, it alone attracts a number of foreign entries, the best college crews of Oxford and Cambridge, and the fastest crews to be found in the country. In fact it provides the most reliable guide to form at Henley. With a senior oarsman in the crew, we entered for the senior Schools Event, the Public Schools Vase. Thus we decided early in the term to specialise in VIIIs, even though, as later was to be shown, this meant foregoing IVs Cups at Leeds and York. The crew was soon decided upon, but we suffered an early setback owing to illness. Not only were Jones at 6 and Parkin at stroke unable to row during the first and third week respectively, but Bywater at 7, the Captain of Boats, developed a bad knee after ten days, and could not row for the rest of the term. This was a real blow, for he was certainly the most skilful oar in the crew, and alone possessed any real slide control. This was to have its effect, for a lack of rhythm later robbed the crew of pace over more than three furlongs. In spite of this illness, training progressed well, the crew usually having two ten-mile outings a week, and it soon became apparent that it had a fair turn of speed. In stretches above Poppleton the beginnings in particular were pleasing, perhaps to be expected of a light crew. The standard in the Senior VIIIs at Nottingham is high, and in order to gain more racing experience, the VIII also raced as IVs. The 1st IV never went very well, and during its third outing in a Clinker IV was even beaten by the 3rd IV. In the schools event at Nottingham, after a mediocre row, the 1st IV lost by two lengths to Derby School, who won the event by the same margin. The 2nd IV developed a good stride, and after beating Loch Lomond B.C., lost to a crew 'clearly more powerful. As an VIII, where the crew felt more at home, they were slipped at the start by Bedford R.C. (a crew, we later learnt, noted for its fast start), and never got back on terms. The row lacked crispness, but had some good qualities, and the VIII would certainly not have done so well at Leeds without this experience. Leeds Regatta provided the best rows of the season. Again in the senior event we drew Manchester University, and after leading by nearly half a length at half-way, we could not maintain the pace, and, faltering over the last ten strokes, we allowed a dead-heat. The re-row took place in the final, together with the other finalist, Royal Chester. This proved an even better row, having the same life off the stretcher and yet being more relaxed, and after leading by a quarter of a length, we lost to Manchester University by 18 inches, beating the third crew by half a length. This was the Royal Chester 2nd VIII (their 1st VIII reached the semi-finals of the Thames at Henley), by no means a slow crew, possessing two of this year's Oxford Blues at stroke and 7.

In the Senior VIIIs at York we were again beaten by Manchester University, this time by three-quarters of a length. And so Marlow Regatta drew near. We drew St. Edward's 2nd VIII, which at Reading had beaten their 1st VIII's time, and Kingston. After only a moderate start, we led by a quarter of a length at the first signal, but then, perhaps over-awed by the occasion or by the seventh furlong, we allowed the rating to drop to 34-35 and the rhythm grew sluggish. The other crews stole in front, and St. Edward's, rowing at 40 the whole way, won by 1 lengths from Kingston, with ourselves a further length behind. The result was disappointing in that we had rowed better elsewhere, but at least we did well enough to justify our going, being faster than more than half the school VIIIs there. Things which stand out in one's mind include the first-class racing, the idyllic setting, the excellent supper provided by Mr. and Mrs. Brown, and lastly the Marlow Locomotive and Coach, winding its way through people's back-gardens, with our oars stacked alongside the funnel. At Durham Regatta, where there are no VIIIs, the 1st IV, after winning one race, was again knocked out by Manchester University, who won the event. Against Durham School, the 1st VIII did not excel themselves, for, after having more than a length's lead after 30 strokes, they steadied down, and two lengths from the finish were leading by a mere third of a length. A clash of blades reduced this to a canvas at the finishing post. To summarise, I would say the 1st VIII was a light crew, built round W. E. Jones at 6 and J. R. Brown at 5, fast over three furlongs, as halfcourse times show, but when rowing, possessing an artificial rhythm, resulting from the weight not being on the feet and from irregular sliding, and in consequence tending to falter when really tired. However, by rowing together in the VIII and by seeing a large number of good crews, the crew has certainly spent a valuable term. Of the School IVs, the 3rd has been the most successful. Mr. Hayes formed two equal crews, but while the one proved neater, the other proved more powerful, and thus became the 3rd IV. They raced well at Nottingham and York, though they were disappointing at Leeds. In all three Regattas they were beaten by the eventual winners. They had their reward, however, at Durham, where they won every race by at least two lengths to win Division "B" of the maiden event. This crew completed the season by entering for the Schools IVs at the Serpentine Regatta during the holidays, and, though beaten in their first race, they undoubtedly felt the venture had been worthwhile. The 4th, 5th and 6th IVs all rowed competently and with spirit, but were rowing against crews considerably more mature. These lower School crews were young, even including some second year oarsmen, so this experience will stand them in good stead for the future. The Club crews were divided into two divisions: the VIIIs, composed of third year and the better second year oarsmen, together with the Colts crew, and the Junior IVs, composed of the remaining second year and all first year oarsmen. Every effort was made to make the coaching as continuous as possible, but as the Regatta season approached the members of the staff found it increasingly difficult to find more than a couple of hours a week for the Club crews. The standard of rowing in the School Regatta seemed to be higher than usual.

House boating followed straight on after the last regatta at the end of June. It became immediately apparent that The Grove, The Manor and Temple VIIIs were better than the other three, but as training progressed the gap narrowed considerably. The Rise in particular, well captained by I. Kirkus, was developing into a sound crew. Little boating was obtained during the week of exams., but after three weeks the crews were ready to race. The best race was the semi-final when The Manor finished strongly to beat Temple by three feet, but The Grove, with four members of the 1st VIII, were appreciably faster, and won the final by l lengths. Thus the Cup returns to The Grove after a lapse of 40 years! The Junior House IVs was won by Temple, who, being stronger and more solid in the water, went away from every crew over the second half of the course. The value of these races is considerable. Above all, the lesser members of the VIIIs benefit from detailed coaching and from rowing with the best oarsmen in the School, but also the junior oarsmen receive great incentive from rowing for their Houses. Few oarsmen were unable to participate. This report would not be complete without mention of the extraordinary repair carried out by the School carpenters on one of the Shell VIIIs. Repairing a hole three feet long, with cracks stretching up to six feet, which is near the bows where the skin curves horizontally and vertically, obviously demands a high degree of skill. Moreover, were it not for their prompt attention to damage, we would not obtain the 60 to 70 outings we need each week. Mention also must be made of Bywater's unenviable task of non-rowing captain, a difficult position which entails much work but little reward. He fulfilled his duties admirably, as did Wheeler as secretary. Finally I must thank all the Old Peterites who rowed against the School during Commemoration, and Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Howat for organising it all. It is pleasing to see them, and the races are always worth watching.

I think we can look back with some satisfaction on a year which has included the Nottingham Head of the River, Marlow Regatta and House VIIIs. Now we look forward to the all-round improvement lower down the Club bearing fruit next year. In the meantime we await the arrival of the two new Clinker VIIIs.

D. S.M.

RESULTS Saturday, 3rd June. NOTTINGHAM REGATTA. ISt VIII lost to Bedford R.C. by 3 lengths in the Senior!Eights. 1st IV lost to Derby School by 2 lengths, in the Schools' Fours. znd IV beat Loch Lomond B.C. by If lengths, andlosttoNottinghamBritannia easily in the Junior Fours. 3rd IV beat Forest Fields G.S. by f length; King Edward's School, Birmingham "A" by 2 lengths; Boston R.C. easily, and lost to Metropolitan Vickers by 3 feet in the final of the Maiden Fours. 4th IV lost to High Pavement School in the Maiden Fours.

Saturday, loth June. LEEDS REGATTA. 1st VIII dead-heated with Manchester University, and then lost to Manchester University by 18 inches, while beating Royal Chester by length in the final of the Open Eights. 3rd IV beat Willows R.C. and Leeds University "C", and lost to Leeds University "A" in the Maiden Fours. 4th IV lost to Leeds University "A" in the Maiden Fours. 5th IV lost to Leeds University "B" in the Maiden Fours. 6th IV lost to Hollingworth Lake in the Maiden Fours. No Cup—the first time since 1955! Saturday, 17th June. YORK REGATTA. 1st VIII lost to Manchester University by I length in the Senior Eights. 3rd IV lost to Bradford G.S. 1st IV by length in the Schools' Fours. 4th IV beat Hymers College, and lost to Durham School 3rd IV by a canvas in the Schools' 2nd event. 5th IV lost to Durham School in the Schools' 2nd event. 6th IV lost to Hymers College in the Schools' 2nd event. Saturday, 24th June. MARLOW REGATTA. 1St VIII lost to St. Edward's, Oxford, by 2 lengths in the Public Schools' Vase. Wednesday, 28th June. DURHAM REGATTA. 1st IV beat Old Dunelmians and lost to Manchester University in the Open Senior Race. znd IV lost to Royal West of Scotland A.B.C. in the Junior Fours. 3rd IV beat Durham School, Hatfield College, and Durham School to win Division B of the Lady Herschell Plate. 4th IV beat Grey College and lost to Royal West of Scotland B.C. 5th IV beat Durham School and lost to Tyne United A.R.C. Tuesday, 4th July. Races against DURHAM ScHow. at York. 1st VIII won by a canvas. 3rd IV won by 3 lengths. 4th IV won by ti lengths. Saturday, 29th July. OLD PETERITES RACES AT COMMEMORATION. The School crews, with exception of 4th IV, won all races. Wednesday, 9th August. SERPENTINE REGATTA. 3rd IV lost to St. Paul's "B" in the Schools' Fours. Friday and Saturday, 23rd and 24th June. Sc.Hoot. REGATTA. VIIIs: four entries. Winner: Colts VIII. Junior IVs: eight entries. Winner: G.IV. Friday and Saturday, 2ISt and 22nd July. Senior VIIIs 1st round: Semi-finals: Finals: Junior IVs ist round: Semi-finals : Finals :

HOUSE RACES.

Grove beat School House easily. Manor beat Temple by 3 ft. Grove beat Queen's by 3 lengths. Manor beat Rise by 2 lengths. Grove beat Manor by if lengths. Queen's beat Rise. Manor beat School House. Grove beat Queen's. Temple beat Manor. Temple beat Grove.

CREWS.

1St VIII—Bow: J. C. G. Wheeler, T. P. Brown, J. F. Bradshaw, J. R. Anfield,

J. R. Brown, W. E. Jones, R. G. Bruce, Str.: I. T. Parkin, Cox: P. M. Read. 1st IV—Bow: R. G. Bruce, W. E. Jones, J. R. Brown, Str.: I. T. Parkin, Cox: P. M. Read. znd IV—Bow IV of the VIII, (Cox): A. J. Wakefield. 3rd IV—Bow: M. G. Staveley, A. J. Bytheway, M. A. Clegg, Str.: J. G. Ainley, Cox: P. C. N. Brown. 4th IV—Bow: J. C. Brisby, C. G. Evans, T. E. H. Smart, Str.: R. S. Le Pla, Cox: R. B. Daniel. 5th IV—Bow: I. Kirkus, A. M. Robson, J. A. Gillies, Str.: D. Sykes, Cox: J. F. Yeomans. 6th IV—Bow: R. A. Spencer, A. M. Headlam, J. F. Williams, Str.: D. G. Routledge, Cox: D. L. Marshall. Colts VIII—Bow: P. A. Wrigley, M. R. Dixon, M. Sutcliffe, P. J. F. Mitchell, G. F. Bach, R. J. Dowson, A. C. Jowett, Str.: S. H. Bradley, Cox: C. F. Foster. G.IV—Bow: H. A. King, D. S. Bruce, M. C. M. Aryan, Str.: S. J. Holder, Cox: T. T. Hutchinson.

SHOOTING At the beginning of term the "Country Life" results became available, and we found the 1st VIII had achieved the very creditable position of 15th out of the 152 entries. The 2nd VIII reverted, however, to its usual place about half-way down the list. .303 shooting followed its usual pattern, with the exception that we entered for the first time the Northern Command A.C.F. and C.C.F. Meeting at Catterick. The conditions were unfamiliar to us, and we had only two practices, but we won the main event, and P. G. Humpherson secured the individual championship This proved, in fact, to be our most successful day of the season. The County of Lancaster R.A. Meeting at Altcar was favoured with unusually good conditions, and scores were high. We did not rise to the occasion and were 6th in the main event. In the fire-and-movement competition, however, we were second, and we reached the final of the falling plate competition and were second in the Centenary Aggregate. In the East and West Ridings competition at Strensall we were second. After establishing a useful lead at 200 yards, there came a collapse by some of the team at 500. This has become a familiar pattern with us in this particular competition. The cause is obscure. A feature of the term's shooting has been the large number of competent members in the Club, with few outstandingly good shots. This, combined with the usual fluctuations of form, has made team selection very difficult, and successes were hardly to be expected at Bisley. Nevertheless, we did not do at all badly, being 11th in the Marling (39 entries) and 25th in the Ashburton (101 entries). Marling practices had been carried on with much enthusiasm, and our score was therefore most disappointing. In the nature of things we cannot learn what went wrong, but our practice a week before at Strensall had produced a score higher than that which won the event at Bisley. The following have represented the School during the term P. G. Humpherson (Capt.), M. J. Poynor (Vice-Capt.), D. C. Shubrook, J. R. :

Shannon, D. H. Rhodes, J. D. A. Platts, R. Dawes, P. H. Sykes—these composed the Ashburton team and were awarded their colours—D. S. Yeadon, C. J. Marsay, J. H. Starkey, N. P. Thornton, R. H. Atkinson, R. E. Jaques, M. J. Lunn and D. B. Mallinson (these last two being the Cadet Pair).

FENCING The Summer Term was marked by three notable fencing events. The first of these was the victory of the Junior "A" and "B" teams over Leeds Grammar School for the second year in succession; the "A" team improved upon last year by winning all their bouts. The second occasion was the Inter-House Fencing Match, which was again won by The Rise, who fenced very well and were at their best just at the right moment to defeat Temple in a hard-fought semi-final. Thirdly, the School entered, in force, the new York Open Fencing Tournament, organised and conducted by R.S.M. Power. In the Senior event J. M. Pattinson came second, while R. J. D. Wilson won the Junior Gold Medal, a fine achievement. School fencers have thus, in only two open competitions, won one Senior trophy, one silver and one bronze medal, one Junior gold medal and one team event, whilst they have been unbeaten in all of their matches; so that it is not unreasonable to say that this has been the Fencing Club's most successful year up to date. In this connection the Captain would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the fencers, and in particular the team, for the great cooperation which they have given him throughout the year. He would also like to thank R.S.M. Power for his help and patience. In addition, the Dr. Slade Individual Foil Cup was fenced for, and won this year by C. L. Brown, after a close contest in which J. M. Pattinson was the runner-up. The following have fenced for the Senior team this year: C. L. Brown (Capt.), J. M. Pattinson, G. R. Monfort, M. A. Abel, M. A. Clegg, A. E. Moss, P. M. Read, J. H. Ormiston, A. H. Baker, A. N. Ferran. Several of these fencers will be remaining at School next year, and it is hoped that they will form the nucleus of another strong team. Next year a National Schoolboys' Tournament will be held in York, and it is hoped that one of the national coaches can be induced to spend a weekend coaching the School fencers. We also hope to include among our matches fixtures with Hull Georgians, Welbeck College and Durham University. C.L.B.

TENNIS The two hard courts proved once again extremely popular throughout the term; few people, however, played on The Rise grass court. Mr. Holbeche very kindly spent a considerable amount of his time coaching boys; his efforts were greatly appreciated. At the beginning of the term a new system was introduced for the House matches; each House team now consists of three doubles and four singles strings, who play their respective numbers in the opposing 57

team. Three points are awarded for each of the three doubles matches and two for each singles match, thus there is a maximum of 17 points. A House can therefore gain the nine points necessary for victory on doubles alone or on a combination of doubles and singles wins. It soon became obvious that the new system was improving the general standard of tennis, especially in its encouragement of singles play. School House beat The Manor in the first round of the competition and The Rise in the semi-final Temple defeated Queen's and then The Grove. In the final School House emerged victorious by 10 points to 5 with one singles match unplayed. This is the second year in succession that Temple have been the losing finalists; the experience gained should stand them in good stead for next year. In the Staff Match the School were once again defeated, but the day must surely be near when Mr. Harding and Mr. Dodds lose at least one set ! Finally, grateful thanks must be expressed to all the "willing" umpires who presided over the games : they successfully combated all criticism and, led by Hr. Holbeche, formed a very capable body of officials. G.P.R.

SWIMMING The temperature of the baths in our English summers continues to be a dominating factor in the School swimming. To get over this the School swimming team has practised in the York Public Baths, but the only time possible for full team training was 8-0 a.m. on Sunday—when the attendance was not what it might have been. One looks forward to possible future improvements in the School baths. But there has been a nucleus of keen seniors, and—even more encouraging—juniors showing real talent. If these boys realise the need for continuous training the standard is bound to improve. In the School swimming matches—which were both away and both lost—the juniors did exceptionally well at Bootham, and Welbeck College proved much stronger opposition this year. The life-saving classes in land drill went on throughout the term, and, after too few water practices for the boys doing external exams., it was pleasing to note that all the 29 candidates were successful. The awards gained were : Instructor's Certificate: J. H. Ormiston, D. N. Milnes. 2. Award of Merit: D. N. Milnes, R. M. Fawcett.

3. 4.

Bar to Above: J. H. Ormiston. Bronze Cross:

M. G. D. White, R. M. Fawcett, G. B. Gaunt, R. C. R. Wilson.

Bar to Above: J. H. Ormiston. Bronze Medallion: S. Croft Baker, M. J. Oxley, T. A. N. Wilson, H. J. R. Hyde, J. R. Coles, R. J. D. Wilson, R. A. Archer-Burton, P. J. Flint, R. C. R. Wilson, G. B. Gaunt, M. A. Town, N. G. Pace, D. E. Rowbottom, J. E. Perks, J. M. Winn, P. W. Brown, D. J. Mutch. Bar to Above: R. M. Fawcett, M. G. D. White. B.P. 58

INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING The Inter-House Swimming Competition at the end of term was noteworthy for the fact that there was an almost clean sweep of existing records in the Junior events. This provides further evidence that the standard throughout the School can be considerably raised if the sport is persisted with throughout a boy's career at School. Three of these records were established in the heats, and a further two in the Sports. Temple owed their successes in large measure to their Junior and Intermediate sets, and the future indeed looks bright for them

DETAILED RESULTS OF SWIMMING SPORTS Sunday, 30th July 1. Under 161 Free-style-5o yds. 1st P. E. Jackson, 2nd D. I. Lewis, 3rd A. C. Milnes. Time: 33.o sec. 2. Open Back-stroke-5o yds. 1st J. C. Brisby, 2nd R. S. Le Pla, 3rd A. Hardman. Time: 35.5 sec. 3. Under r5 Dive. ist G. F. Eastaugh, znd J. C. H. Wright, 3rd P. J. Flint. 4. Under 15 Back-stroke-25 yds. 1st N. J. Smith, znd Equal P. N. Abel and P. W. Wood. Time 16.7 sec. 5. Open Breast-stroke-too yds. 1st I. T. Parkin, znd D. S. Yeadon, 3rd Equal A. M. Robson and R. G. Bruce. Time: I min. 23.8 sec. 6. Under x61 Plunge. 1st G. Watson, 2nd A. C. Milnes, 3rd A. R. Magson. Distance: 45 ft. 6 ins. 7. Under 15 Free-style-5o yds. 1st I. B. Robertson, 2nd H. N. Blackford, 3rd R. J. Slade. Time: 30.o sec. 8. Under 161 Breast-stroke-too yds. tst P. M. Semper, znd R. M. Fawcett, 3rd N. G. Pace. Time: I min. 33.6 sec. 9. Open Free-style-too yds. 1st U. A. Alexander, 2nd I. T. Parkin, 3rd M. A. Clegg. Time: I min. 7.1 sec. :

Monday, 31st July to. Open Free-style-25 yds. 1st I. T. Parkin, 2nd G. P. Robinson, 3rd U. A. Alexander. Time: 12.9 sec. Under 161 Free-style-25 yds. 1st A. S. Brining, znd D. I. Lewis, 3rd J. L. Newhouse. Time: 13.6 sec. 12. Under 15 Breast-stroke-5o yds. it I. B. Robertson, 2nd H. J. R. Hyde, 3rd M. G. D. White. Time: 38.o sec. (School record.) 13. Open Free-style-5o yds. 1st R. L. Bruce, 2nd R. G. Bruce, 3rd G. P. Robinson. Time: 29.2 sec. 14. Under 161 Dive. ist C. R. Barton, znd D. I. Lewis, 3rd R. M. Dunbar. is. Open Breast-stroke-5o yds. ist R. L. Bruce, znd D. H. Rhodes, 3rd S. H. Reiss. Time: 38.9 sec. 16. Under 161 Breast-stroke-5o yds. tst R. M. Fawcett, znd P. M. Semper, 3rd A. S. Brining. Time: 39.4 sec. 17. Open Plunge. 1st J. H. Ormiston, 2nd W. E. Jones, 3rd J. C. Cossins. Distance: 48 ft. 1°1 ins. 18. Under 161 Obstacle Race-5o yds. 1st D. S. Bruce, 2nd J. L. Newhouse, 3rd C. P. Midgley. Time: 47.1 sec. 19. Open Obstacle Race-5o yds. 1st R. L. Bruce, 2nd U. A. Alexander, 3rd M. A. Clegg. Time: 38.9 sec. 20. Under 15 Obstacle Race-25 yds. 1st M. Bamforth, 2nd D. Dove, 3rd J. M. Winn. Time: 20.0 sec. 21. Open Dive. 1st I. T. Parkin, znd G. R. Monfort, 3rd R. G. Bruce. 22. Under is Free-style-25 yds. ist P. N. Abel, znd R. J. Slade, 3rd H. N. Blackford. Time: 14.2 sec. 23. Under 161 Back-stroke-5o yds. 1st R. Scaife, znd R. A. C. Seymour, 3rd M. H. Bowe. Time: 38.6 sec. 59

24. 25. 26. 27.

Under 15 Plunge. 1st R. M. Aspinall, znd H. N. Blackford, 3rd M. J. Oxley. Distance: 48 ft. 6 ins. (School Record.) Under 161 Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Temple, 2nd Manor, 3rd Rise. Time: 60.6 sec. Under 15 Relay (4 x 25 yds.). 1st Temple, 2nd School House, 3rd Queen's. Time: 60.5 sec. Open Relay (4 x 25 yds.). ist Grove, znd Queen's, 3rd School House. Time: 56.5 sec. Award of points 1st-5 pts. 2nd-3 pts. 3rd—I Pt. Relays ... 1st-10 pts. 2nd-6 pts. 3rd-2 pts. 781 points Temple ... 69 points Manor ... School House 43 Points Grove 301 points ... 27 points Queen's ... 22 points Rise ...

We are grateful to Mrs. Dronfield for presenting the Kazerooni Cup Temple House Swimming Captain.

HOCKEY FIXTURES, 1962 1st

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Leeds Corinthian Trent College... Welbeck College Scarborough College Bootham School ... York H.C. Worksop College ... Old Peterites Styx H.C. (4-15 p.m.)

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THE ANNUAL

SCHOOL DANCE will be held in the MEMORIAL HALL

FRIDAY, 12th JANUARY, 1962 Tickets (price 25s.) may be obtained from the Bursar 60

OLD PETERITE NEWS The Old Peterite Club 70th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday, 29th July. The President, Dr. Marcus Clegg, was in the Chair. The Head Master was present and there was an attendance of 57 members. Dr. Marcus Clegg's term of office as President having expired, Mr. J. A. Hanson (1918-21) was unanimously elected President for a period of three years. With acclamation a sincere vote of thanks was extended to Dr. Clegg for the devotion and enthusiasm with which he had discharged the office of President of the Club for the past three years and in particular for his splendid and determined effort in raising by subscriptions from O.Ps only, the sum of over £13,000 for the extension of the Big Hall as the School war memorial. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. John Saville, presented the audited accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1960, which revealed a cash balance of £854 7s. 11d. and that during the year 71 new members had joined. E. A. K. Denison, C. Frank, J. C. Houghton, F. N. Newdick, F. W. B. Pacey and D. T. Rumfitt were re-elected to serve on the Committee for a further term of three years and C. H. Lewis, together with C. W. Thompson, were elected to fill vacancies thereon for one year. A suggestion was made and adopted that a team from the O.P. Club should challenge the School in debate. It was reported that Dennis Blackburn had resigned as Hon. Secretary of the North-West district and that A.. P. Buttrum had kindly agreed to accept the appointment. The Club has arranged regional dinners as follows: — N.E. dinner at the Three Tuns Hotel, Durham, on Friday, 20th October. West Riding dinner at the Leeds Club, Leeds, on Thursday, 2nd November. London dinner at Brown's Hotel on Wednesday, 8th November. N.W. dinner at the New Millgate Hotel, Manchester, on Friday, 9th March, 1962. It was also decided that the names and addresses of the Club's officers and District Secretaries should be published in "The Peterite", as follows:— President—J. A. Hanson, Montclaire, Newton Drive, Accrington, Lancs. Hon. Secretary—T. J. Lewis, 25 Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire. Hon. Treasurer—J. Saville, 37 Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York. District Hon. Secretaries : — London—R. H. Metcalfe, St. James's Hospital, Balham, London, S.W.12. West Riding—M. Hallas, Flat 2, Woodsome Hall, Fenay Bridge, Near Huddersfield. North-West—A. P. Buttrum, Lyndale, Marple Bridge, Near Stockport, Cheshire. 61

North-East—Hugh Brown, 4 Wellbum Park, Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne. York—P. Crowe, 95 Stockton Lane, York. East Riding—P. S. Atkinson, Greystones, Garton, Driffield. The O.P. Club Dinner, 1961, following the A.G.M., was again held in the School dining hall by kind permission of the Head Master and there was once more a full attendance. The Club is again indebted to the School catering staff, who this year worked under extreme difficulties owing to the reconstruction of the kitchens, and great credit is due to them for the excellent meal provided. The time honoured toast of "The School" was proposed by the new President, J. A. Hanson, to which the Head Master responded. "The Club" was proposed by John Rodgers, M.P., and the retiring President, Marcus Clegg, responded. All the speeches, which were particularly lighthearted and humorous this year, contributed to a really enjoyable evening, and it is to be hoped that next year there will be an even bigger attendance of O.P.s, which will be possible in the enlarged School dining hall. The following were present : —

OLD PETERITE DINNER, 1961 The Head Master. Alderson, B. R. Badham, S. M. Baines, J. H. Barrett, A. R. Beachell, D. Beckett, J. W. Bell, N. J. Birch, J. D. Black, A. Black, V. M. Blake, J. P. Blenkin, J. N. Bottomley, W. J. Boulton, T. B. Brown, H. Buttrum, A. P. Carter, M. T. Chadwick, C. I. Chilman, K. G. Clark, J. G. Clark, R. T. Clegg, M. T. Coates, J. W. Collinson, R. I. Crane, P. A. Creer, H. L. Cummin, D. G. Dawson, J. R. Denison, E. A. K. Dodds, A. E. R. Dodgson, G. M. Dodsworth, G. H. Ellis, D. N. Evans, R. L. Fairdough, J. G. Fairweather, C. C. Fearnside, F.

Fearnside, F. H. Field, R. A. Garbutt, M. G. A. Gardner, G. D. Gedge, J. B. Gough, C. W. Graham, J. M. Gray, G. P. Hallas, M. Hanson, J. A. Harding, R. F. Harnby, F. B. S. Hawkins, R. J. Heap, B. A. Hodd, N. M. Holmes, D. C. Holt, D. L. Hopkins, D. A. Hopper, K. A. Hopwood, A. P. Houghton, C. C. Houghton, J. C. Howat, A. T. Hunter, C. D. Huntley, W. G. Jackson, J. A. Jackson, R. A. Jenkinson, T. M. King, C. D. Kirk, G. C. G. Kirk, R. W. Knowlson, D. W. Knowlson, P. C. Lamb, D. A. A. Lavender, F. D. Lewis, C. H. Lewis, T. J. LePla, R. G. 62

Le Tocq, L. C. McCallum, A. Magson, N. J. Martin, R. A. Metcalfe, R. H. Moore, J. E. Morris, P. A. Mendick, B. M. Norwood, D. Norwood, D. P. Pacey, F. B. Pacey, F. W. B. Peacock, R. W. Pfluger, D. Ping, A. W. Portlock, E. S. Powell, M. T. Powell, W. W. Quickfall, C. J. Quickfall, J. E. H. Rainford, T. C. Ratcliff, K. M. Ranson, E. M. H. Raylor, A. W. Raylor, J. B. Reynolds, G. H. F. Rhodes, K. H. Rodgers, J. C. Ruddock, P. H. 0. Saville, J. Saville, J. M. Scarth, C. J. Shirtcliffe, J. R. Simmons, D. N. Smith, G. D. Sproulle, M. I. H. Stork, R. M. Stubbs, W. C.

Thompson, C. W. Thompson, D. W. Thompson, E. G. Thorp, R. H. Turner, E. H. N.

Wall, J. D. C. Ward, C. M. Wheatley, J. P. Wheatley, R. D.

Wilson, P. B. Young, D. G. M. The Head of the School (Brown, D. L.).

The toast of "The School" was proposed by the President of the Club (J. A. Hanson) and replied to by the Head Master. The toast of "The Club" was proposed by John Rodgers and replied to by the Immediate Past President (Dr. Marcus Clegg).

NOTES The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday afternoon, 16th December, at 5 p.m., following the annual Rugger match between the School and the Club. If any O.P. has any suggestions to be placed on the agenda will he please let the Hon. Secretary, T. J. Lewis, at 25 Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, know by 30th November.

EAST RIDING DINNER The Annual East Riding Old Peterite Club Dinner was held at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield, on Friday, 26th May. This Dinner is now held on the last Friday in May every year. The following were present : — The Headmaster-

Dronfield, J.

Atkinson, P. S. Dee, C. C. Megginson, P. Giddings, M. Hardy, F. W. Huzzard, J. B. Burnett, N. R. Burnett, H. B. Walton, J. Stephenson, R. F. H. Burdass, C. M. C. Crews, D. K.

Howard, K. A. Chihnan, K. G. Blunt, D. A. C. Burdass, C. U. Burdass, W. J. Burdass, R. D. The President— Dr. M. T. Clegg Baines, J. H. Dimmey, H. Botterill, J. Dawson, R. D. Peacock, R.

Holmes, D. Beachell, H. M. Beachell, D. Burdass, J. Hopkinson, R. D. Pexton, R. D. Cook, J. May, A. May, M. Rusholme, M. Megginson, J. S. Richardson, H.

Wood, L.

NORTH WEST AREA ANNUAL DINNER The Old Boys' Dinner was held this year on Friday, 10th March, 1961, at the New Millgate Hotel, Long Millgate, Manchester, 3, which was the original venue. The attendance was rather disappointing, but as will be seen from the following list 22 Old Boys were present and a very enjoyable time was had by all. 63

The following were present : — Judge, H. W. (1919-23). Lewis, T. J. (1923-26). Maclldowie, A. G. (1921-29). Norwood, D. (1909-18). Rainford, T. C. (1917-25). Ratcliff, K. M. (1944-5o). Scarth, R. M. (1950-56). Shirtcliffe, J. R. (1950-55). Stabler, D. A. ( 1 945-54). Thompson, C. W. (1948-53). Troughton, A. P. (1920-23).

Baines, J. H. ( 1 945-54)• Blackburn, W. D. (1922-31). Blackburn, M. S. (1953-60). Booth, J. G. (1946-50). Booth, J. M. (1946-51). Buttrum, A. P. (1944-50). Chadwick, C. I. (1953-56). Dutton, I. S. T. (1951-59). Graham, G. E. L. (1932-37). Hanson, J. A. (1918-21). Jackson, G. F. (Past Master).

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES P. L. BARDGETT (The Grove, 1950-55), now at Liverpool University, has been elected President of the Association of Veterinary Students of Great Britain and Ireland for 1961-62. As such, he represented Great Britain at the Heads of Delegation Conference at the Annual Congress of the International Veterinary Students' Union in Paris in July. T. B. BOULTON, M.A., M.B., F.F.A.R.C.S. (The Rise, 1940-43) has been appointed Consultant Anaesthetist to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. I. G. COBHAM, M.A., B.M., B.Ch., D.A. (The Manor, 1942-5I) obtained the Diploma in Anaesthetics in May this year and is now Registrar in Anaesthetics at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. R. I. COLLINSON (The Grove, 1946-55) passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales last November. E. D. W. FULBROOK (The Rise, 1956-60) won the Trophy for the best individual performance under 21 at the Sheffield One-Act Drama Festival, 1961. C. D. KING (School House, 1948-51) is a managerial consultant with the British Shoe Corporation, a captain in the T.A. and a member of Northampton R.F.C., Northampton S.R.C. and Northampton Saints C.C. D. A. A. LAMB (Temple, 1948-56) is working on High Speed Data Links in the Computer Development Laboratories of Ferranti Ltd. in Bracknell New Town. He also serves in the local T.A. Signal Regiment. B. H. PICKERING, M.G., J.P. (1902-04), having served for 25 years as a Magistrate on the Rotherham West Riding Bench, went on to the Supplemental List of Magistrates on attaining the age of 75 on June 16th this year. Tributes were paid to him by the Chairman of the Bench, by a leading solicitor and by the Chief Inspector. W. W. POWELL (The Rise, 1918-23) is District Valuer and Valuation Officer for Cumberland. His elder son W. B. POWELL (The Rise, 1947-51) is Commercial Vice-Consul at Los Angeles, U.S.A., and his younger son, M. T. POWELL (The Rise, 1948-55) has graduated at Leeds University with a B.Sc. in General Agriculture with Honours in Farm Management and is now working as Assistant Manager at Copt Hewick, Ripon. A. G. REYNOLDS (The Grove, 1939-44) is now living in Bombay, where he is a Director of Gill and Co. Private Ltd. As President of the Bombay Gymkhana Club he, with his wife, was presented to Her Majesty the Queen in February. He is also on the Board of Governors of the Anglo-Scottish Education Society, Bombay, President of the Board of Governors of the Panvel Maternity Hospital and Dispensary, and a member of the Committee of the United Kingdom Citizens' Association, Bombay. E. V. STAINES has been appointed Chief Constable of Sheffield. 64

K. A. STEEL (Temple 1951-58) has graduated in Civil Engineering at Leeds University and is returning there to carry out Research for an M.Sc. In the summer of 196o he worked for two months as a labourer in a steel factory in Dortmund, doing nine hours a day with ten minutes for breakfast and twenty for dinner! This summer he has been working for a building firm in Stuttgart: for the first two weeks he was on the site of a new bridge, which meant ten hours a day, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with two half-hour breaks! After that he retired to the comparative leisure of the drawing office. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time in Germany and is very grateful for the German he learnt at school, P. G. TAYLOR (Temple, 1946-54), now a Flying Officer in the R.A.F., is stationed at Hunstanton and last season kept goal for the Combined Services and the R.A.F. Hockey sides, helping the latter to win the inter-services Championship for the third year in succession. COL. C. D. TRIMMER, D.S.O. (Retd.) (The Manor, 1924-28) on retiring from the Army in 1956, was appointed Warden of the Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. He has now been appointed Director of the Uganda National Parks and is stationed in Kampala, from which place he visits once a month the two Uganda parks, the Queen Elizabeth Park and the Murchison Falls Park. FLT. LT. D. E. WARREN (School House, 1944-48) has been appointed to command the Belfast Careers Information Centre and is responsible for R.A.F. recruiting throughout Northern Ireland. His is one of the largest and most modern Centres in the British Isles. He has also been fencing for the North of Ireland. CAPTAIN W. P. WEIGHILL, R.H.A. (Temple, 1939-46) after completing his tour of duty as Adjutant to the First Regiment, Honourable Artillery Company, has taken over the duties of Adjutant, Young Officers Branch, School of Artillery, Larkhill. M. S. DOUGLAS (The Rise, 1934-39) is now Shell representative in the Republic of Korea, after tours of duty since 1947 in China, Hongkong and Thailand.

BIRTHS

DOUGLAS.—On 3oth June, 1961, in Seoul, Korea, to Fiona, wife of M. S. Douglas, a daughter (Caroline Beatrice), sister for Alasdair. (The Rise, 1 934-39) RAYLOR.—On i8th February, 1961, to Margaret, wife of John M. Raylor, a son. (The Manor, 1947-52). REYNOLDS.—On 27th February, 1961, to Avril and Tony Reynolds, a daughter (Caroline Alexandra) at Breach Candy Hospital, Bombay. (The Grove, 1939-44.) TAYLOR.—On i8th January, 1961, to Valerie, wife of Flying Officer P. G. Taylor, a son (Mark Christopher). (Temple, 1948-54)

MARRIAGES

BARTON—BANTON. On znd April, 1961, at the Church of Emmanuel, New Brighton, David Garbutt Barton to Bernice Ann, only daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. G. B. Banton, of Wallasey. (Queen's, 1950-56.) KING—ABELL. On 7th January, 1961, Christopher D. King to Julia Kenyon, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kenyon Abell of Northampton. (School House, 1948-51). LEWIS—WHITE. On 7th July, 1961, at St. Helen's Church, Sandal, Clive H. Lewis to Jane Penelope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. White, of 16 Carr Lane, Sandal, Wakefield. (The Rise, 1 947-55). RAYLOR—WILSON. On 7th November, 1959, John M. Raylor to Anne Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson of York. (The Manor, 1947-52).

ENGAGEMENTS COBHAM—LITTLE. Ian Graham Cobham and Brenda Ann, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Little, "Leyden", Kingston Crescent, Bridlington. (The Manor, 1942-51.) STEPHENSON—GOODLET. Terence G. Stephenson and Hilary, younger daughter of Dr. B. L. Goodlet, O.B.E., and Mrs. Goodlet, Quorn, Leicestershire. (Grove, 1951-57.) 65

O.P. RUGGER MATCH v. THE SCHOOL The nomadic C. W. (Bill) Thompson, who is running the side on 16th December informs us that he can now be found at :— 22 The Meadway, Dore, Sheffield. The team will not be picked before 25th November.

THE OXFORD LETTER

Dear Sir, For first and second year men, some still relaxing after Prelims., others under the delusion that the day of reckoning is as yet far off, the Trinity Term is easily the most enjoyable. But not so for those in their final year. As they prepare to meet their Waterloo, there begins a last-ditch effort to atone for several terms of leisure. Many familiar faces disappear from the J.C.R. and even from the Buttery, and any inquiries as to their whereabouts always yield the same answers: "Bod.", "Radders", or "Taylorian". But for those not troubled by thoughts of "Schools" this is a term of bliss when good men write bad essays and bad men write worse essays still. At the beginning of term you dash to the Cherwell for your first outing in a punt, it looks ever so easy but when it comes to your turn you find you cannot steer the thing and you go crashing from one bank to the other or the pole gets stuck in a muddy patch and nearly pulls you overboard. But once you have mastered the technique you realise why punting is so popular in Oxford. Another excellent means of diversion is watching cricket in the Parks. You start by watching only the last hour of play but then you think you will go along after tea and by the time the Australians or South Africans come you are spending the whole afternoon there. A pity it all has to end sometime. R. D. WHEATLEY (B.N.C.). We congratulate him on his appointment at Steyning G.S. in Sussex, and hope that he will come up to visit us when on strike. J. R. JENKINSON (Worcester) and his brother T. M. JENKINSON (B.N.C.) both have a date with the examiners this term and what little spare time they have is shared between the opposite sex and visits to the Trout. D. J. OLDMAN (Worcester). Missing. Reward. The search is being intensified in the Cambridge area in case he has gone there to persuade old inmates to come to the right place. C. W. JOSE (Worcester) and K. GOSLING (St. Edmund Hall) have been seen occasionally but are believed to be working hard. B. W. H. CARTER (Worcester) was seen striding down St. Aldate's sporting a fine moustache. He felt a little insulted when asked if he could not afford a razor. P. J. BURTON (Queen's) spent most of the term as a man of leisure but was seen rowing in his college's 6th (layabouts) VIII. Is somewhat unpopular in certain quarters as his boat nearly sank John Armstrong who was trying to scull at the time. 66

J. 0. ARMSTRONG (St. Peter's Hall). Not content with five bumps in Torpids he had to make another four in Eights. Says the term was a catastrophe as far as work is concerned but thinks two oars on his wall provide suitable compensation. F. D. LAVENDER (Worcester). Tells anyone he meets to drop in for coffee at about 10 p.m. but a large notice in the hall of his digs reads "Visitors must be out by 10 p.m.". Has turned into a keen art collector and we half expect to find the missing Goya in his rooms next term. A. MCCALLUM (St. Edmund Hall) is a difficult man to find because of his many varied interests. When not engaged on the building of scenery for plays he is to be found playing cricket with amazing vigour. Is going on a Hall cricket tour of Denmark during the vac. Finally, may we congratulate the School on yet another successful season both on the cricket field and on the river. Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of our contemporaries.

EDITORIAL NOTICES The Peterite is the magazine of St. Peter's School, York. The Editor welcomes correspondence from past and present Peterites. No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence. Contributors may, if they prefer it, send their name in a separate envelope, which will not be opened unless the contribution is accepted. Where the contributor's name is not intended for publication, his "nom-de-plume" should be enclosed as well. The subscription to The Peterite is 6s. Od. per annum, payable in advance, i.e., before the issue of the first number of the year (January). Members of the O.P. Club receive The Peterite free. The Peterite is published three times a year, at the beginning of each term. If any member of the O.P. Club should not receive his number of The Peterite, the Editor would be obliged if notice could be sent at once to The Bursar, St. Peter's School, York. The Editor of The Peterite will be glad to supply any past numbers which he may have to those desiring them, at the price of ls. Od. per copy. Applications for advertising space to be made to The Bursar, St. Peter's School, York.

THE SCHOOL SHOP O.P. SQUARES — TIES — BLAZER BADGES — CUFF LINKS HERALDIC SHIELDS s. d. 38 6 post free. Squares. All Silk Reppe 12 9 post free. Ties, Formal. All Silk Reppe 9 3 post free. Ties, Informal. Terylene 12 9 post free. Ties, Informal. All Silk 18 11 post free. School Monitor's Ties. All Silk 10 11 post free. Eccentrics C.C. Ties. Silk Reppe 32 3 post free. Embroidered Gold and Silver Thread Blazer Badges Gilt Metal Cuff Links. Blue enamel School Crest at one end with torpedo at the other connected by a 18 5 post free. chain 26 6 post free. Heraldic Shields comprising School Crest 6 in. x 7 in. The above can be obtained on application to :— The Manager, The School Shop, St. Peter's School, York.

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