O.P. News

COMMEMORATION, 1964

Old Peterites are reminded that the 1964 School Commemoration will be held on the 24th, 25th and 26th July and Old Peterites are urged to support it. The Head Master has again kindly agreed that a limited number of unaccompanied O.P.s (in order of application) can be accommodated in the Junior School, charge 12s. 6d. per night for bed and breakfast.

The official programme is circulated with this issue of "The Peterite". Please complete the pro forma and return it to the Head Master's secretary without delay.

Organisers of the O.P. teams for the sporting events, with whom members desiring to participate are asked to communicate as soon as possible, are as follows:— Boat races—K. H. Rhodes, St. Peter's School, York. Cricket—K. M. Ratcliff, The Thatch, South Willingham, Lincoln. GolfPaul Middlebrook, Highfield, Brayton, Selby, Yorks. Tennis—C. H. Lewis, 15 Longfield Avenue, Mill Hill, London, N.W.7.

Old Peterites are reminded that the President of the Club will, as is customary at Commemoration, lay a wreath on the Memorial Shrine in the Ante-Chapel at 10-30 a.m. on Saturday, the 25th July, and it is hoped that O.P.s attending Commemoration will accompany him.

NORTH WEST REGIONAL DINNER

The North West Regional Dinner was held on Friday, 13th March, 1964, at the Old Nags Head Hotel, Manchester. Mr. R. F. Harding represented the School and the following Old Peterites attended : — Rev. M. J. Baddeley, J. G. Booth, A. P. Buttrum, G. R. Cormack,

I. S. T. Dutton, I. R. Fairweather, Dr. G. E. L. Graham, Dr. J.

Grainger, J. A. Hanson, Rev. J. C. Houghton, T. J. Lewis, A. B.

Madldowie, A. W. Martin, R. F. S. Mervyn, J. H. Moss, J. D. A.

Platts, T. C. Rainford, E. J. M. Ranson, D. E. Rayner, G. E. Shepherd,

R. A. Stratton, P. Yates.

J. G. Booth proposed the toast to the School and Mr. Harding responded. The Rev. M. J. Baddeley proposed the toast to the Old Peterite Club and the President, Mr. J. A. Hanson, responded.

A meeting of the General Committee of the 0.P. Club was held at the School on the 29th February.

The Head Master reported that the School Development Fund amounted to £75,076 and that the appeal would close at the end of October. Further, that H.R.H. The Princess Royal would perform the opening ceremony of Dronfield House on Thursday, 29th October.

A suggestion having been made that a woven terylene crested tie should be available the Hon. Secretary submitted samples and it was decided that 44

no further rayon-reppe ties be manufactured but that a crested tie in woven terylene be substituted therefor.

The Committee heard with regret of the unfortunate accident sustained by Dr. Marcus Clegg and in consequence no report from the Board of Governors was available.

The Hon. Secretary having reported that in accordance with Rule III(a), J. A. Hanson would retire from the office of President at the next A.G.M. it was unanimously resolved that the A.G.M. be recommended to elect T. J. Lewis (1923-1926) as President of the Club for the ensuing three years. In consequence of this recommendation the task of finding a new Hon. Secretary was referred to the President, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer.

The Committee having heard that A. E. R. Dodds had been appointed Head Master of Ottershaw School, the Hon. Secretary was requested to convey the Committee's congratulations and best wishes and its invitation to him to accept honorary membership of the Club in recognition of his valuable assistance to the Club and devoted service to the School, especially in the arduous role of editor of "The Peterite".

Regional dinners 'for the remainder of the year will be held as follows:— East Riding-29th May, Highfield Country Club, Driffield. N.E. Region—October. West Riding-29th October, Leeds Club. London—November.

O.P. RUGGER MATCH

Anyone wishing to play in this match is asked to write to C. W. Thompson, The Flat, Meed House, North Road, Retford, Notts.

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES

J. R. PEVERLEY (The Manor, 1951-57) has recently obtained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Christ's College, Cambridge, and has now taken up a Research Associateship in Physics at Brown University,

Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. (Brown University is currently celebrating its bicentennial anniversary and considers itself one of the oldest educational institutions in the United States!) R. J. HAWKINS (Keble) has won Charles Oldham Scholarship in Classical

Studies for 1964. G. P. ROBINSON (School, 1956-61), has won the prize in the final examination for the Ordinary National Certificate in Business Studies at Leeds College of Commerce. JOHN H. MOSS (The Grove, 1954-58) is to open a branch office for the firm of solicitors with whom he recently qualified. His new address is:

Flat 2, Selber, Heald Road, Bowdon, Cheshire. 45

BURGESS.—On 27th January, to Glenys, wife of Major N. B. Burgess, 1st York and Lancaster Regiment (Swaziland), a daughter. CAMFIELD.—On 26th February, 1964, at B.M.H., Singapore, to Joy (nee Sheppard) and Major A. A. Camfield, a son (Andrew Peter), a brother for Paul and Christina. CLARK.—On 24th January, 1964, to Richard and Julie (née Andrews), of Westgarth, 73 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, a son (Simon Richard). (Temple, 1944-53.) HYDE.—On 22nd January, 1964, to Anne and John L. Hyde, a daughter (Louise Anne) (1947-55.) RATCLIFF.—On 4th March, 1964, at Louth County Hospital, Lincolnshire, to Jeanne, wife of Keith M. Ratcliff, a son (Jonathan Keith

Andrew). (The Manor, 1946-50.) HARNBY.—On 3rd May, 1964, at Stratford-upon-Avon, to Moira (nee

Macpherson) and Bryan, a son (Neil Francis). (Temple, 1939-44.)

ENGAGEMENT

LAVENDER—BOOTHMAN. The engagement is announced between

Franklin David Lavender, B.A., only son of Mr. T. F. Lavender, M.A., and Mrs. Lavender, of the Headmaster's House, The Royal Wanstead

School, Wanstead, London, E.11, and Ann Christine Boothman, only daughter of Mr. F. Boothman, L.R.I.B.A., and Mrs. Boothman, of

Oak Farm House, Aston Abbots, Buckinghamshire. (The Grove, 1950-60.)

MARRIAGE

TIMMS—KARLSSON. On 4th January, 1964, at the Lutheran Church,

Karlskrona, Sweden, David Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Timms, of New Earswick, to Ingrid Mary Birgitta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. Karlsson, Lyckeby, Sweden. (Temple, 1946-55.)

DEATHS

ELLIOT-SMITH.—On 29th March, at Oxford, Grafton Latimer Elliot-

Smith. (School House, 1916-22.) SCOTT.—On 3rd May, suddenly at sea, Walter McCausland Scott,

F.R.C.S. (The Manor, 1927-31.)

Please note that as from 1st May, 1964, the address of Mr. Robert Baxter will be changed from 6 Raisins Hill, Pinner, Middlesex, to 43A Pinner Hill Road, Pinner, Middlesex.

On and after 20th April the address of Mr. John H. Moss will be changed from 41 Albert Road, Hale, Cheshire, to Flat 2, Selber, Heald Road, Bowdon, Cheshire.

J. 0. Poole is with the Commercial Department of Philips Eindhoven, and will be in Holland for two years. Address: Pietstraat 39, Geldrop.

THE DURHAM UNIVERSITY LETTER

Durham. Epiphany Term, 1964.

Dear Editor and Peterites,

As it has been some years since the School has heard from us we feel that we would like "to display our wares" to those deciding the inevitable question of where to go!

Durham University was founded in 1832 to ensure the Anglican Monopoly in the North which had been threatened four years before by "the Godless institution of Gower Street" in the South. The then Bishop generously handed over his magnificent Castle to become University College. At the same time the money from six Canonries was made over. "Punch" did a series of articles on the "New" University in the late 30's— "a then as now" cartoon, even today, would show very little change in the centre of the University. The breath-taking Norman Cathedral dominates all the older Colleges and theology is still the Senior, and perhaps the best, faculty.

This does not mean, however, that Durham is in a rut. New buildings and building schemes are in evidence everywhere. Science is booming as a result of new laboratories, and the Geography School is fast rivalling Theology in its results. Sport, too, plays quite a large part in our lives and the facilities are near at hand. Rowing is, perhaps, the senior sport, as Durham Regatta is one of the earliest in the country, dating back to the 1840's. In the coming year there will be plenty of opportunity for the games-minded as the recent split with Newcastle has reduced the possibles for the selectors to 1,500.

As Durham is essentially Collegiate it is as well to know something of each. The earliest college, already mentioned, was University, which can boast a Medieval hall and a Norman chapel. At the moment, M. A. Clegg (1957-63) is the only 0.P. in residence. This is made up for, however, by his being the only freshman in the Varsity VIII. We were pleased to hear that N. Pace from the Rise will be joining him next year. 'Hatfield College, overlooking the river came next and this is a fine Georgian building with Victorian wings. It is of interest that Mr. Chilman's father, also an 0.P., was a scholar of Hatfield in the 1880's. There are still three of us at Hatfield and all persuing very different activities. J. F. Gartside (1957-63) plays occasional hockey for the Varsity 2nds. F. I. 47

Watson (1954-61), is in France at the moment, but has quite a reputation here for excellent work with the Drama Group. Finally there is Sinclair Robertson (1949-50), who was only in St. Olave's for a year; however, he claims to be an O.P. and as he is cox of the Varsity VIII we are not inclined to argue with him. This is the college for sportsmen so we all felt that J. L. Richardson of School House 'had chosen wisely and well. We look forward to seeing him.

Durham has two Theological Colleges: St. Chad's (Anglo-Catholic), and St. John's (Evangelical). In the former N. R. Barton (1954-60) and F. J. A. Hewitt (1955-61) take off enough time from services to represent the University in Fencing and Hockey. The latter has also taken off enough time to get engaged to Miss Brenda Walker-Griffin.

There are three other men's colleges: Grey, with a strong scientific emphasis; St. Cuthbert's, which is in fact a society; and finally Bede, for Certificate and University students. J. M Charnley is here (1954-60) and is fast becoming the mainstay of the University O.T.C.

There are of course four women's colleges in easy walking distance. We were all very pleased to see Anne Dronfield in October who is at St. Mary's College. K. Brown (1952-58) is now teaching at Durham School and as he got his degree at Hatfield he must not be forgotten. Peter Crane (1951-57) went down from Bede to start teaching and to get married last summer. We wish him well. Last of the Old Peterites in Durham is certainly not the least, for our Bishop (The Rt. Rev. Maurice Harland, D.D.) was at St. Peter's before the 1914-18 war.

After this description of our Colleges, we must look a little at the spirit of the University. The Colleges, Chapels, the Union and lecture rooms are nearly all much older than our 19th century foundation; this gives a great deal of stability and academics seem to fit in naturally here. Durham is a Conservative University, but that is not to say that the Labour Club is not flourishing. The students here as elsewhere, are very much split up into groups, but tolerance is the keynote here. One may wear hairy tweeds and the old school tie, or a beard and a ban-the-bomb badge, and the "uniform" gown unites all, and both types are equally acceptable and will be just as much at home.

There are always concerts, plays, regattas and matches to watch, and if first class professional performances are wanted, Newcastle is only a 3/6d. fare away. Life here is very much what one makes it and the facilities are here for most things if the effort comes from oneself !

There are seven of us up at the moment and if rumours are correct and the examinations are kind there will be a dozen next October. We look forward to this and very much hope that soon there will be enough up here to make is worthwhile for the headmaster to come up as our guest to a Durham University O.P. Dinner. For a School with a motto such as ours I think Durham is a good university. I feel sure that all of us will leave our respective colleges with nearly as much pride and affection as we feel for our old School!

Yours sincerely,

THE DURHAM OLD ,PETERITES.