BOAT CLUB School Head of the River Races at Nottingham and York again determined the training for the Lent Term. The Schools' Head at Putney, an event which suits us particularly well, was again too late in the term this year. However, the term was brightened by two prospects : firstly the new Shell VIII, to arrive from Banhams, Cambridge, at Easter, and secondly our first venture to Henley in the Summer, always a possibility in recent years but hitherto denied us by the awkward date of "A" levels— somehow this has always seemed the fault of the Examining Board rather than of the 'Stewards of the Royal Regatta. The 1st and 2nd IVs were selected, with this in mind, for their potential to be realised by July. The heaviest VIII for years, averaging 12st. 101bs., they divided neatly into two IVs to row at Nottingham and York. The 1st IV has settled immediately and developed smoothly, and the 2nd IV is most promising, for, though seriously lacking in technique, it has Often matched the speed of the 1st IV. With the consistent form of the 1st IV, the 2nd IV will prove a sound combination. P. T. Summers and B. D. Pugh form the nucleus of the 1st IV, and J. N. Town at 3 has held the 2nd IV together excellently. The training of the 3rd and 4th IVs was unluckily affected by illness, but in the circumstances developed satisfactorily. The 4th IV improved remarkably and must be congratulated on beating both the 2nd and 3rd IVs at York. The 5th and 6th IVs were unfortunately uncoached this term. The prospects of the Colts VIIIs, however, appear encouraging. RESULTS School Head of the River, 28 February. Fours: 1st IV Eights:
3, 3rd IV 1, Colts A VIII 3, B VIII
2, znd IV 4, 4th IV 2, A VIII 4, Colts B VIII
Head of the Trent at Nottingham, 2 March; School fours division. t. Derby School 1st IV min. 49 sec.) 2. Bedford Modern School 1st IV (11 min 55 sec.) St. Peter's School 1st IV min. 59 sec.) 3. St. Peter's School 2nd IV (12 min. 12 sec.) 4. ii St. Peter's School 4th IV: (12 min. 46 sec.) St. Peter's School 3rd IV 12. (12 min. 49 sec.) (There was an entry of 21 crews) .
Head of the Ouse at York, 9 March; School fours Division. 1. St. Peter's School 1st IV (14 min. 3 sec.) 2. St. Peter's School 4th IV (14 min. 21 sec.) St. Peter's School 2nd IV: (14 min. 25 sec.) 3. 4. Bradford G.S. 3rd IV (14 min. 28 sec.) 5. St. Peter's School 3rd IV Archbishop Holgate's G.S. rst IV (14 min. 37 sec) 7. Bradford G.S. 4th IV (14 min. 58 sec.) 8. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 2nd IV (15 min. 6 sec.) 9. Bradford G.S. 5th IV, Hymers College 1st IV (15 min. 17 sec.) ii. St. Peter's School 5th IV (15 min. 19 sec.) 12. St. Peter's School 6th IV, Hymers College 2nd IV (15 tnin. 55 sec.) 14. Hymers College 3rd IV (16 min. 37 sec.) 24
