THE PETERITE Vol. LX
OCTOBER, 1968
No. 379
EDITORIAL On the lists for a welcome first experiment in preparatory schools conferences held at St. Peter's on 29th and 30th June were some twenty-five assistant masters with an attendant covey of seven headmasters. This was a chance to sort out some of the perplexities deriving from the change in syllabi both in Common Entrance and the standard courses in the public schools. It is often felt in independent preparatory schools that the advantages enjoyed by membership of a junior school clinging to the skirts
of a senior sister (as St. Olave's to St. Peter's) provide too exclusive a competition. New curricula in a school like ours, once accepted, are sown early in the soil of the junior school; S.M.P.Maths, for instance, are already well established in St. Olave's. To dispel this illusion and to tailor our entrance requirements to the needs of these schools were foremost in mind. Mathematics, the Sciences and the Classics were principal topics. In the former concentration centred on 'modern' S.M.P. syllabi, textbooks, and C.E. and Scholarship examinations. In November this year, the C.E. examination is based on a 'modern' syllabus for the first time. The difficulties in the introduction of this at the prep-school were discussed. For the next two years the School has undertaken to consider a boy's performance in these papers alongside a special report from his headmaster. From a discussion on the Scholarship papers came a clear directive of the syllabus from which papers at this School would be set. On the Sciences' side a number of points emerged. Some prep-schools were ready to welcome the proposed Science paper as an alternative to Latin. But, whereas Nuffield syllabi had generally been adopted, expense was a serious factor in implementing courses along the lines which the senior school would consider most advantageous. Biology, Physics, Chemistry won most approval in that order, and in answer to a general appeal the proposal of a Biology paper for the scholarship examination was accepted. Even so, the number of periods devoted to science in prepschools was considered inadequate and qualified teachers were hard to come by. To some the swing in emphasis from prose to translation in the Classics (heart-throb of the columnists in classical quarterlies) was anathema. Its acceptance is, of course, paramount in the Nuffield scheme. Nor is the discipline of written translation regarded as the only worthwhile test. Considerable store is now set by 'comprehension' test, featuring passages in which intelligent appraisal is asked for as well as grammatical knowledge. Greek was not under serious discussion on this occasion. On both sides the exchange of views was stimulating. No one was left in any doubt but that St. Peter's welcomes boys from as wide as possible.
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1 ... ... Editorial 2 ... List Of Contributors ... 2 ... .. ... School Notes6 Grath .and Morris ... Notice of Deaths eJf McGrath 7 ... ... ... Commemoration, 1968 7 ... _.Headmaster's Report ... 12 ... A Welcome to The Hon. D. C. S. Montagu 13 ... ... ... ... Speech Day, 1968... Academic Successes, 1967/68 Examination Results, 1968 13/14 15 Awards of Scholarships and Exhibitions, 1968 ... 15 ... ... ... ... Prize Winners, 1968 ... 16 ... Form Prizes ... 16 ,... ... Salvete ... 17 ... Valete... 23 ... . .. .House Notes . .. .
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SIC THE CHAPEL AND THE SCHOOL MUSIC ... ... ... ... The Chapel ... .. ... ... Choir Notes ... University Of York Chamber Choir ... St. Nicolas and Abraham and Isaac ...
MUSIC AND DRAMA House Instrument and Singing Music Prize Competition ... ... ... Minster Play ...
FEATURES The Classics News from Swimming
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SPORT Cricket ... ... ... Boat Club Photograph sent from Oxford ... ... Shooting Swimming Tennis Fencing Soccer Oxford Cup
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No doubt some went away a little the wiser for having understood better the values of our School in a wider sense—of wide activity and inventiveness and the role of responsibility in an increasingly permissive society. And that, like the company and conviviality, was all to the good.
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS The Headmaster, P. D. R. Gardiner Esq., K. G. Coulthard Esq., P. G. Croft Esq., D. G. Cummin Esq., R. F. Harding Esq., D. Kirby (o.P.), D. S. Mair Esq., J. Maw Esq., P. Power Esq., L. C. Le Tocq Esq., T. H. V. Williams Esq. (ex Staff), A. P. Beckingham, M. T. Bennett, P. R. H. Blackford, J. P. Gee, F. T. Gooder, M. G. B. Hepworth, R. F. Hornby, R. A. Howat, H. E. D. Little, T. P. Littlefield, C. J. McFee, A. C. Marson, K. Morris, J. S. Nixon, A. H. Powell, J. C. Richardson, K. J. Sargeant, P. J. Shannon, P. T. Summers, I. D. C. Summers, P. D. Wilson, C. A. Wood. Editor: C. P. M. Duncan Esq.
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SCHOOL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Harding retired from the Grove in July after 20 years , ther.(RFHvymuchopesta dinhkgpersonally every ex-Grovite who contributed "so heart-warmingly" to their present.) They are succeeded by Mr. and Mrs. Nixon. *
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Mr. Pemberton comes from St. Olave's to take over the Directorship of Music from Mr. Waine, who left in July to be Warden of Addington Hall at the Royal School of Church Music. F. WAINE, M.A., BMUS., F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M. "Many will think back with delight to Freddie's selected recordings of musical extracts from a career of 23 years at 'St. Peter's played on the afternoon of Speech Day. They included the schoolboy treble of a now nationally known baritone and his own transcription of Bach for guitar. It has been his chief attribute that his attitude to music has at all times been so sincere and so unequivocal that he enthused many whose musical gifts had lain in obscurity. "After a one-day appearance in 1939 as newly appointed musical director, he was spirited away by the War and only able to take up his position in the School at its close. There was an immediate response in the entire vocal side of the School's music, in choir, chorus and congregation. If instrumental ensembles were robbed of their full strength by the difficulties of rehearsal time, his individual pupils on piano and organ have achieved often enough exceptional distinction. 'He was possessed of warmth and good humour, and a fine intellect which was as evident in the meticulous presentation of a good story as it was in his ability to organise with calm the diverse elements of a big production. He was influential too, in the musical climate of York, responsible for the coming and going 2
Of York musicians within our precincts. It was a great joy to him to have so successfully helped to integrate the music of this with other schools in the City. "His wife, Beryl, is inseparable from our memory of him. They take to the R.S.C.M. that impeccable taste and musical distinction with which we knew them here."
Mr. Dixon left in July to take up a teaching appointment in Canada. How well he would have figured in a 'Schoolmaster in the house" film! Oily under a car, lisping through a freshly rugger-battered tooth (chronic 3
affliction), deerstalker-capped man about town; sometimes so brash you'd never have guessed the extent of his understanding of boys, specially the problem ones, or his deep involvement with his teaching. These make for a rich personality and Montreal is the gainer. *
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Mr. Wise married at the end of July. He and his wife will be living in Flaxton.
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Mrs. Heddle left in July. The Modern Languages department is indebted to her for her support this past year. *
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Fourth-formers A. N. Lawrence and C. J. Clark had poems ("Hands" and "The Horseshoe") broadcast by the B.B.C. in term.
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The St. Peter's contribution to the cycle of plays 'performed in York Minster in aid of the Appeal was written by boys in Transitus, directed by Mr. Bolton, and acted by Transitus and the Fourth Form combined. It proved to be a vigorous account of the saving of the Minster glass by Sir Thomas Fairfax. * * * The announcement that Mr. Bolton has been appointed headmaster of the City of Bath School, to take up the appointment in January next year, brings another admixture of regret and congratulation. Mr. Shuttleworth will suceed him as housemaster of the Manor.
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J. C. Richardson's outstanding performances in Yorkshire and national teams over the summer holidays have won great credit. A summary will be 'found in the Cricket notes.
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In the Danish National Trapeze Class Championships J. D. B. Hargreaves sailed into 3rd place (out of 75 entrants) on overall points. *
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D. M. Jackson and C. H. Noble have achieved the Gold Award of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. * * * Individual results from Bisley, where the School won the Marling, were: 21st out of 1,480 entries, M. E. Bailey; 4th and 15th respectively out of 1,568 entries, L. M. Creer and J. H. Bavister. The trophies were the "Iveagh" and the "Wellington". *
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This July, for the first time, the VIII visited Henley. They went out early but have set a precedent which should lead to greater success later. The visit was largely made possible by the fact that "0" and "A" Levels fell earlier this year. 4
Eighteen years' guardianship of the keys of St. Peter, to say nothing an ubiquitous and colourful personality, leave us this October in the n of Mr. Shallcross. "The Peterite" wishes his wife and him robust and happiness in their new home.
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Fencing, in pursuit of which the St. Peter's team seems to pop up molelike in so many parts of Britain, has now had itself screened on TV and the occasion, in June, is recorded below :
The School Tennis team has had an unbeaten season, gaining also a nunlber of distinctions in tournaments.
On Saturday, 27th July, Nigel Morris (left July '67) and Ian McGrath (left December '67) were killed in a car accident. Both were fine sportsmen, of which there is no better testimony than the pages of this magazine over the last five years. Our deep sympathy goes to their families.
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COMMEMORATION HEADMASTER'S REPORT, JULY, 1968 On this my first Speech Day, I do not propose to say much about the ' e. Newsom Report, the publication of which is due in about ten days' tun Already we have been drenched by leaks from this document, but none of us really knows for certain what it contains. No further speculation from me, therefore, except to say that St. Peter's was visited by two of the Commissioners last term—Ash Wednesday, to be precise. (I wonder if the date was ominous). They expressed interest in all departments of the School, particularly in our range of entry—interestingly wide, I think—and in the courses that we offered the less academic pupil. They hinted that C.S.E. courses would benefit some of our "0" level borderline candidates, a suggestion that my colleagues and I take very seriously. They also seemed to be pleasantly surprised by the lack of starchiness that prevails in the School. Whatever the report may recommend, I am convinced that St. Peter's, with its links with the City and the Minster and the Ridings, and at the same time its majority of boarders, will continue to offer something important and socially cohesive for the foreseeable future. What that something is I hope will be made clear by implication as I report on this last year. This is a time of educational ferment, not only as regards the organisation of schools but also in respect of teaching methods. To put it crudely, the old emphases were on austere rows of desks, prescribed rules, formal grammar, much learning by heart and listening; the new emphases are on the discoveries made by the student himself, rather than those foisted on him, on his own experience, on a freer, more relaxed atmosphere, on collaboration in projects, and, above all, on doing. Hence the exciting developments in the New Maths. teaching (where no boy is ever given an answer, but has to work it out for himself), in the Nuffield Science courses (where a boy learns principles from his own open-ended experiments), in audio-visual techniques of language teaching, in project and dramatic work in English—and so on. This is an exciting time for us in the schools—I for one would want to be nowhere else. At St. Peter's we are committed to many of these new approaches, but we do not swallow every innovation uncritically. We do a fair amount of Nuffield Science; for instance, every boy in his last two years at St. Olave's and his first in St. Peter's learns Nuffield Physics, some of which will continue to "0" level. Some of the new apparatus for this course, incidentally, has been made by boys in our IlIrd form in the workshops, and it is hoped that more can be produced in this economic and educational way. For some time we have provided S.M.P. courses in the New Maths. up to "0" level; this year 1st year specialists of all subjects have been using the University of York's computer, thus gaining an opportunity to write simple programmes. We are extremely grateful to the University for their perMission and encouragement in this and in so many departments. Our Senior Classics Master, Mr. Croft, who spent a term at Emmanuel College, Cambridge on a Schoolmaster Fellowship, worked on an experimental Nuffield approach to Latin. And so on. I will not run through every subject. Let me sum it up by saying that the new approaches are transforming the school lesson, the
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school classroom, all the old teaching patterns; that our Heads of Departments encourage these approaches provided that the boys are thereby brought face to face with the discipline of any subject. They must not duck this. Without this discipline, self-expression and self-discovery become futile self-indulgence. Above all in the future, a School such as ours depends mainly on an intellectually strong sixth-form. This piece of paper lists the examination results in dry statistics—and these results are the most obvious indications of the academic strength of a sixth-form. Twenty-seven candidates took up University places in 1967, eight of them at Oxford and Cambridge. Of the ten taking up Oxbridge places this October, four, as you see, won Open Exhibitions. Whilst a large number of those leaving our sixth-form will naturally go on to University, it is being realised increasingly that University is not the only, and certainly not always the best course for all sixth-formers to follow. There are many fine opportunities for training outside the Universities and these often lead to the award of a degree. Much was said about these alternatives at our Careers Convention in March and more information can be found in our Careers Room. It is much better to consider these alternatives simultaneously with thinking about University, rather than leave them until the last minute as stop-gaps. One watches examination results with care, not to say anxiety, now that the dog days of August are almost on us. But let me add that examinations should by no means be the summit of intellectual aspiration. Indeed, the emphasis on external examinations is, to many of us, deplorable, even frivolous. The point of sixth-form study in our specialist system is that by studying a subject in depth the sixth-former can develop a sincere interest. Indeed, most examination candidates are engaged in an act of insincerity— they're trying to prove to the examiners that they know more than they really do. The quality of the sixth-form, that is to say, can be judged only partly by the examination results; much more reliably can it be judged by the actual interests shown by the sixth-formers, by the amount done that's off the syllabus. An example of what I mean is the play about Sir Thomas Fairfax that was written by members of our 1st year specialists and performed in the Minster last month. This play first demanded historical research, then dramatic experiment and eventually scripting and performance • above all it demanded the desire to create something complete. This is the sort of activity one hopes a sixth-form will naturally pursue. A good sixth-form is one in which work is not confined to the classroom but spills out into spare time; where labs. are used not merely for examinations but for the excitement of invention or discoveries; where books are read and discussed for their interest, not merely because they're on the syllabus; where the boy with the odd intellectual interests can pursue them without anyone's thinking them odd; where the crank is happy, where the boffin is busy, where the artist is absorbed. And what of this cultural life in the School? This year there have been some fine musical offerings—notably the performances in our Chapel and in the Minster of Benjamin Britten's "St. Nicolas" and of his Canticle "Abraham & Isaac"—refreshingly unsolemn music; in "St. Nicolas" there was happy collaboration between our Choral Society and Junior School Choir, and the choir of Queen Margaret's School, with whom also we sang carols in a concert in the Christmas term. 8
The dramatic tradition of St. Peter's is very vigorous. There have been about eight productions of plays throughout the year, at a House level and as well as a School level. The main production, John Whiting's play "A Penny for a Song", a witty extravaganza rather in the manner of Bernard Shaw, provided opportunities not only for several comic performances for boys but also brought in some of the girls of York College for the female parts, and gave scope for the inventive skill of the school's engineers. I imagine that never before on the stage of the Memorial Hall had there been seen a balloon in full flight, nor a fire engine at full throttle. One of the discoveries one makes about plays and concerts is that they demand an enormous amount of collaboration and rehearsal—more than is expected. This collaboration—between say, workshop and studio, and actors and stagehands and producer—is a truly educational discipline, and I value it very highly. Anyone who has taken •part in such a performance will be affected by it for the rest of his life. Old Peterites will notice that the School Chapel has been modified architecturally. Some choir pews have been removed so as to allow an open space, which can now be used for musical and dramatic purposes. Already we have benefited from the flexibility thus gained. Moreover, our daily services have varied so as to include from time to time services devised and taken by members of the staff and by boys ,themselves on a House basis. When one comes to review the School's athletic record one finds a high all-round standard and a number of outstanding individuals. There is, for instance, Tony Wood, the Public Schools All Weapon Fencing Champion, Peter Hall, winner of the Yorkshire Open Under 16 Squash Championship, and Ian Robinson, finalist in the National Under 16 Squash Championship, and Joe Richardson, who represented the School at rugby, hockey, squash and cricket, won the Yorkshire Under 19 Squash Championship, and after a superb cricket season has been selected for the Yorkshire Schoolboy Trials and for the Rest v. Southern Schools in London. (His cool head, brisk efficiency and forcefulness have also made him an admirable Head of School). But it is teams that count more than individuals—and every Saturday afternoon this school year I have found much to admire in the pertinacity and skill of our representative sides. St. Peter's is essentially a rugger school, so let me start with the 1st XV. The 1st XV won 4 and drew 1 of their 9 school matches, and in the process scored 96 points FOR and 32 points AGAINST. No school side crossed our line more than once. The 3rd XV lost only one of their 7 school matches, while the Senior Colts enjoyed a strikingly successful undefeated season. The 1st XI has continued to maintain our high reputation, and as last year have lost only 1 school match. The batting is particularly strong and goes right down to number eleven, and, whatever our opponents have played, our cricket has been aggressive and cheerful. Incidentally, here at the School on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th we are staging the inaugural series of Yorkshire County Schoolboys matches, when all are welcome. We also had a highly successful squash season, losing only one School match, and an undefeated tennis team. Our swimming team also has done well, and many of them are young too. There are our fencers, everyone of whom, so our fencing coach assures me, is going to be a champion! Our oarsmen, after early success as York Schools' Head of the River and in 3rd and 4th places in the School IV's at Nottingham, have been down at Henley this week, going out in the 1st round but gaining valuable experience. 9
They have been casing the joint! And our shooting team, a little disappointing perhaps after last year, have yet to face their main ordeal at Bisley next week. A hockey season here is always confined and perilously dependent on fair weather, but this year plenty of hockey was played. Our hockey 1st and 2nd XI's lost only one match each. Of the five inter-school matches three were won, one lost and one cancelled. At St. Peter's, our numbers and our acreage preclude the wholesale adoption of certain games (I'm sure everyone knows what I mean), but we do try to offer as diverse a range as possible. May I say at this point how much we value the presence of parents as spectators at the games and matches? Their enthusiasm encourages the players and creates the feeling of drama that is central to competitive sports. On Tuesday afternoons boys have a further opportunity of choice; they may take part in C.C.F. training, in scouting and in the D. of E. Award Scheme. Under the auspices of the C.C.F. a boy may find himself playing in a military band, or simulating a parachute jump into the sea, or visiting a nuclear submarine at Rosyth. The Scouts have lately undergone a change. Many of the group now sport the new uniforms and the Venture Scout Executive Committee and Scout Patrol Leaders' Council have been busy devising programmes and activities to fit in with the new training scheme. The Venture Scout Unit has had a most active year and their activities have ranged from building fibre-glass canoes to cookery classes at Queen Anne Grammar School, and from stripping down the old minibus, bought from the School, to arranging social meetings and dances with York Rangers. Some members of the Unit spent a very rough week canoeing and climbing in the Lake District during the Easter holidays, while at the end of this term the Scout Troop is going off to camp in Perthshire. In the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme over 70 boys have been actively participating in the Scheme this year. The Scheme offers a challenge to each individual to reach a particular standard in the activities he chooses. It is not a challenge to be accepted by the weak at heart or those lacking in qualities of perseverence and skilfulness. Three more boys have gained their Gold Award : Michael Bennett, who has already been presented with it at Buckingham Palace, David Jackson and Christopher Noble—who will be meeting the Duke of Edinburgh in the autumn. Here,too, one is aware of the diversity of choice—and it is hoped that all boys will avail themselves of this choice. A boy who tries to opt out of the opportunities offered—and there are some like this—will end up bored and negative; the larger numbers who opt in for things, thus discover, maybe, talents in themselves that they had hitherto not suspected. If a boy does not unearth his latent talents at school, something is going wrong. There is in every boy probably an artist, a musician, an inventor, a writer, a craftsman, a mountaineer, longing to be released. I hope very much that every boy at St. Peter's will unearth his hidden selves. Ineffective boredom is surely the cardinal sin, and the quickest way towards that lax discipline with which the young at all schools are these days regularly charged. As many opportunities as possible for making and creating things are required, and I hope, over the next few terms, to be able to extend our Crafts room to give wider scope to the Art Studio and Music School. I have tried to make clear that my idea of a school is a place for the 10
pursuit of intellectual, cultural and athletic excellence and for the development of social responsibility in which the boys choose to take an active part, and are spurred on by each other, in collaboration as well as competition, to bring out their full abilities. I am sure that parents and old boys and present members of the School would wish it that way.
Exhibition of Handicraft. One importarit point that needs making. While a sixth-former has responsibilities towards his school—in helping run it, in setting an example, in maintaining discipline—few of us would feel that he should be bounded by the School. The Housemasters and I are concerned that a boy in his last year in the sixth should be given some freedom—to visit theatres and concerts and meetings in York, to provide social service for those in York who need it—to become an active part of the City. In short, a sixthformer needs a bridge year between the structural life of a school and the total license of the outside world. He must learn how to use freedom. Provided a sixth-former can handle this freedom—without falling short in his work or his sense of responsibility—he should be granted that freedom. The Governors have authorised in principle the setting-up of a club, consisting of general rooms, for some of the sixth-formers—for them to run themselves. It has been used by School Monitors this term in a pilot scheme, and I hope will in the future give sixth-formers scope for practical responsibility as well as space. This year has been for me a settling-in-year. I have tried to see the School running as before, without making any significant changes (except for the disappearance of the School Cap. Ichabod!) Already my feelings of southern detachment have been swept away by a tide of fierce partisanship which I now feel for St. Peter's. My particular thanks are due to my staff, particularly Mr. Le Tocq, Mr. Rhodes and the Housemasters, and Mr. Howat in St. Olave's. It is invidious to mention names, but one can hardly omit reference to one of the liveliest members of our staff and a prominent personality in the City. I am referring to Mr. Waine, by whose initiative so many musical innovations have been introduced this year. Mr. Waine leaves us after 23 years as Director of Music to become .
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Warden of the Royal School of Church Music in Addington. I need hardly say how much we shall miss the sprightly presence of this musical perfectionist, and we wish him and Beryl Waine the utmost happiness in their new home. Mr. Dixon, one of our physicists, is leaving to teach in Canada—it is sad to say goodbye to a teacher of such ebullience. I know the Canadians will find him a "Great !" as we have at St. Peter's. Mr. Harding, after 20 years in the Grove, retires as Housemaster and Mr. Nixon takes over; it would be impertinent for me to say what a good housemaster Mr. Harding has been, but many of you know how much he and Mrs. Harding have devoted themselves to the welfare and growth of boys in the Grove. I myself will miss them as the kindliest and most hospitable of neighbours. But of course Mr. Harding, though he will be living out in Bulmer, will still be running our sports as a full member of the Common Room. Another goodbye—to Mr. Shallcross, our Head Porter. For 18 years he has acted as guardian of the premises, expert on the School minibuses and general settler of the crises which suddenly strike unpredictably. We wish him and Mrs. Shallcross the very best of luck in their retirement. Let me end by saying this—my distinguished predecessor bequeathed a school that was buoyant and full; for the next few years there is likely to be a large and talented entry from St. Olave's, where so much forwardlooking teaching and varied activity goes on. With your continuing enthusiasm, this ancient School of ours, so far from being caught unaware by the future, will in fact take that future by the scruff of the neck.
A WELCOME TO THE HON. D. C. S. MONTAGU By A. SCAIFE Salvete omnes, Tribus annis prioribus, tres viros, illustrissimum quemque et clarissimum in rebus litterarum et domi et externis, ad hanc contionem salutavimus. Quis non lam recordatur quanta cum eloquentia nosier Vice Cancellarius iuvenum mores laudaverit, quam liberaliter nobis indulserit alumnus nosier, Collegii 'Balliolensis magister, denique qualis fuerit splendor et doctrina Archiepiscopo nostro? Quid loqui in animo habet nobis praesens hospes?— Id est quod mihi animum maxime excitet. Nam, ut ita dicam, sunt ventri meo quoque papiliones ! Itaque ad finem verborum festinabo.—Nobisne sermonem habebit ipse de vita sua? Olim se linguae Anglicae apud Universitatem Cantabrigiensem tam acriter studere ut gradum primum attigerit in Tripodis examinationibus; quod super spes ultimas tantopere excedere ut in Americas ,paene se ante transtulerit, quam hic fuerit mos cuique doctissimo solitus ! Sed quod Americanis est damni, fructus nobis. Fortasse nobis in aurem susurrabit quis hodie paimam primo victurus sit in ludis circenibus ad Eboracum. Nam temporibus prioribus iuvenem nonnumquam Forum Novum vistavisse; quod ut credam ab amico eius quodam adductus sum, qui haud milia centum abest, ut fama fert, ex eodem fonte apud Montem Carlonem quotiens mensam plurimam quasi verrisse! De negotiatoribus haud dubie nihil aliud exspectandum est, qui se praebeant velut per lineam callidam Faunis Helvetiis studiosos. Facetias dimittamus. Si adhuc sunt qui plura cognoscere velint de vita hospitis nostri, licet consulere Librum Quis est Qui adscriptum. Nam omnes ad unum nos benigne eum salutamus, et gratias ei summas agimus, quod hodie contionem nostram sua praesentia illustrare vult. 12
SPEECH DAY 1968 Prizes were given away by the Hon. D. C. S. Montagu from a platform devoid of its usual civic representatives. He had earlier been welcomed with traditional Latinity by A. ,Scaile. His words blew through the webs of traditional speech day speechiness like a wind in the face; but then his was a new angle, that of a highly successful career in banking. One by one he knocked the idols of our age: the Baal of Equality, the rearing of children as "export apprentices". Anger, Sex, Antipathy came under heavy fire; bloated bodies ("expanded to fill the vacant columns") on the sacrificial altar of the great god News. Permissiveness was the Goddess, the embodiment of that "forbidden to forbid" which we know so well. "Cry havoc and let loose the purple hearts," shrieked her devotees.
If this was a highly amusing piece of moral skittles, it was helpful to hear the message reiterated that the old form of discipline might still live with the new forms of creativity. This was where the public school came in. By creating wide opportunities and by (all-importantly) opening wide its doors, it might lay the bases of success in the business (as in other) worlds through loyalty, integrity and (thank goodness he had the nerve to say it) love of Jesus.
SUMMARY OF THE YEAR'S PRINCIPAL SUCCESSES OPEN AWARDS Exhibition in Natural Science at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. Exhibition in Classics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. A. M. Bowie Exhibition in Modern Subjects at St. Johns' College, R. W. J. Dingwall Cambridge. Exhibition in Engineering at Corpus Christi College, P. T. Summers Cambridge. Scholarship to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst M. G. V. Stephenson The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Distinction in Grade VIII and entrance into Guildhall R. A. Howat School of Music. A. G. Bird
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G.C.E., JULY, 1967 "A" and "AS" Levels : 63 candidates took i 68 subjects with results as follows:— z2 Distinctions, 112 Passes, 33 Lower Passes, II Failures. Of the 63 candidates, 27 were on the Arts side and 36 on the Mathematics and Science side. The Distinctions were divided among subjects thus:1 Latin; z Greek; 3 French; 2 Art; I History; i Maths. for Science; 2 Physics; Chemistry. In the "Special" Papers 3 Distinctions and 12 Merits were gained. "0" Levels : There were 89 candidates from the Vth Forms. 13
Examination Results The following successes were achieved at Advanced Level:— Harding, G. W.—French, English. Hodgson, A. W.—Latin, Greek Ancient History (A) English (A2). Kirk, A. L.—Latin, English (A2), History. Lund, J. R.—Latin, Greek Ancient History (A). Richardson, J. C.—Latin, French. Russell, Q. R. D.—Ancient History, English, Geography, Art. Scaife, A.—Latin, Greek Ancient History (A). Baby, M. P.—Art, Biology. Bennett, M. T.—English, History. Blackford, P. R. H.—English, Economics, Pure Maths. Bowen, M. K.—English, History, Economic & Political Studies. Brown, D. H.—Art. Davies, R. F.—French (A2), German, English (A). Day, T. M.—English Dickinson, J. E.—Biology. Fairclough, J. W. P.—English (A2), Economics & Political Studies, Maths with Statistics. Ferguson, M. J.—History. Howat, R. A.—History, Economic & Political Studies Music. Jenkins, D. 0.—Economic & Political Studies, Maths. Kemp, J. R.—French, German. Lack, B.—English, History, Economic & Political Studies. Little, H. E. D.—French, English, History. Mcllroy, R. I. D.—Geography, Economics. Mitchell, P. G.—English. Morris, K.—Pure Maths, Applied Maths. Pace, P. G.—Art, Biology. Palliser, J. R.—History, Geography, Economic & Political Studies. Pease, J. A.—French, English. Scott, A. G.—French, English. Stansfield, R. R.—Art. Stewart, G. A. W.—English, Economic & Political Studies. Stokes, M. R.—French, English (A), History (At). Thompson, B.—Mathematics (A), Physics (As), Chemistry (A). Thompson, G.—English. Turner, P. H. N.—Art. Wagstaff, S.—English. Wilson, P. D.—Music, Art (A). Winterbottom, D. R.—Maths Physics. Wright, R. M. A.—English, History. Zissler, P. V.—Geography, Biology. Fairhurst, G. M.—Maths, Physics. Jervis, A. L.—Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Physics. Nutter, J.—Pure Maths (A2 ), Applied Maths (Az), Physics (A). Warren, R. A. de B.—Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Physics (At). Donaldson I. S.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology (A). Doyle, D. J.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Fisher, M. J. H.—Chemistry, Biology Gilbert, M. C.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Hoad, J. G.—Maths (A2), Physics. Johnson, R. S.—Maths (A), Physics, Chemistry (As). Jones, C. R.—Biology. Marson, A. C.—Physics. Pinder, M. B.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Pugh, B. D.—Maths, (A) Physics (A). Scaife, P.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Shannon, P. J.—Ma ths, Physics, Chemistry. 14
Staines, J. E.—Physics, Chemistry (AI), Biology. Tree, D. W.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Turnbull, D. P.—Maths, Physics (A), Chemistry. Webster, R. W.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Wilson, J. R.—Physics, Biology (A). Ward, T. B.—Biology. At Ordinary Level:— Ashburn, R. (8); Astley, S. R. H. (3); Brainbridge, M. W. (7); Cable, K. V. (8); Clayburn, N. C. N. (8); Dean, A. P. R. (8); Elliott, P. J. (8); Foster, S. (8); Gill, I. A. (5); Gillgrass, J. W. (8); Gooder, F. T. (8); Haigh-Lumby, P. R. (8); Harrison, J. D. (8); Heath, R. A. (4); Holmes, P. (8); Johnson, C. G. (7); Lovell, J. D. (3); Macleod, R. D. (8); Mitchell. D. J. (z); Myers, C. A. (8); Pearson, M. C. (8); Pickles, C. J. (5); Reed, A. B. (7); Rounthwaite, D. P. (7); Shackleton, D. I. (5); Slee, K. C. (6); Stephenson, M. G. V. (6); Varley, A. N. (6); Watson, C. J. (8); Whitehead, 0. C. T. (2); Whittaker, J. A. L. (7); Young, T. J. (8); Yule, G. S. (8); Argyle, J. M. (5); Blitz, N. W. S. (5); Bowen, S. R. (4); Eggleshaw, R. C. (a); Exell, R. A. (6); Jackson, D. M. L. (3); Kidd, C. W. (3); Littlefield, T. P. (5); Lockwood, P. A. (6); McAinsh, C. D. (3); Nixon, J. N. V. (5); Ramsden, C. W. (I); Blacklock, P. H. (2); Collinson, J. M. (5); Collinson, S. P. (3); Fisher, T. (7); Goodrick, J. C. (3); Henderson, G. D. (4); Hudson, L. R. (4); Miller, S. J. K. ( 2); Oliver, S. W. St. J. (6); Pearson, J. M. (2); Pollard, A. P. (5); Rowbottom, R. E. (2); Walker, P. M. (a); Washington, K. (6); Wells, J. E. R. (5); Willis, J. D. (5); Wood, P. G. (4); Bailey, M. E. (8); Bond, C. J. D. (6); Broom, D. H. A. (8); Cork, C. E. J. (5); Fisher, G. V. (8); Hepworth, M. G. B. (7); Hodgson, G. (8); Muncer, M. J. S. (8); Stone, N. H. (5); Willey, F. R. (3); Williams, J. C. W. (8); Williams, N. J. (8); Dunn, A. C. (a); Lack, E. (a); Simpson, T. J. (a); Andrews, A. P. (a); Morris, R. P. (2); Wood, M. J. R. (a); Wilson, P. D. (a); McFee, C. J. (i); Jervis, A. L. (2); Nix, N. W. (a); Summers, P. T. (a); Kirk, A. L. (a); Scott, A. G. (a); Wood, C. A. (a); Fairhurst, G. M. (a); Fisher, M. J. H. (a); Morris, K. (a); Scaife, P. (I); Warren, R. A. de B. (a); Webster, R. W. (a); Nutter, J. (a); Thompson, B. (a); Hutton, D. M. (a);
AWARDS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS, 1968 Boarding Awards: Riley-Smith Scholarship (£24o): P. R. F. Townsend, Hurworth House School, Hurworth, Darlington. Wolstenholrne Scholarship (£24o): P. A. Ramsden, St. Olave's School, York. Scholarship of £165: C. J. Atkinson, St. Peter's School, York. Exhibitions of £roo: I. W. Stephenson, Hurworth House School, Hurworth, Darlington. A. J. Thornton, Effingham School Hall, Chathill, Northumberland. Day Boy Awards: Hey Scholarship (£125): R. M. Harland, St. Olave's School, York. Exhibition (k9o): D. C. P. Stork, St. Olave's School, York.
PRIZE WINNERS 1968
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NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE
STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK— ... WHY'TEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DIVINITY: Senior ... ... ... ... ... Junior ... 15
J. C. Richardson J. R. LUND R. A. Howat B. C. Macartney
THE HEADMASTER'S PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING THE HEADMASTER'S PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS ... DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZE FOR LATIN PROSE ... THE B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE ... TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE ... SIR LUMLEY DODSWORTH ESSAY PRIZE ... THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES :
VIth Form Below VIth
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A. Scaife M.E. Bailey J. R. Wilson A. M. Bowie
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S PRIZE ATKINSON PRIZE FOR RUSSIAN ... ... ... THE JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY:
IVth Forms Thirds ...
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A. W. Hodgson P. T. Summers S. Foster J. E. Staines A. L. Kirk R. F. Davies
J. J. Les R. Sharpe
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MODERN LANGUAGES PRIZES:
French ... German ...
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PHYSICS ESSAY PRIZE CHEMISTRY PRIZE ... BIOLOGY PRIZE ... GEOGRAPHY PRIZE
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••• T. M. Day R. F. Davies M. J. Black A. G. Bird I. S. Donaldson •• J. D. Harrison • •• • •.
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MUSIC PRIZES:
Keyboard Instrumental
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T. M. Day A. L. Jervis
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES:
VIth Form ... Transitus ... ... Vth Forms ... ... IVth Forms and Thirds HANDICRAFTS PRIZE
R. W. J. Dingwall A. S. Bowie K. V. Cable R. Sharpe S. W. St J. Oliver
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FORM PRIZES J. C. W. Williams C. A. Myers S. Foster M. E. Bailey ... P. L. Hall ... C. J. Clark •• N. J. M. Turton P. S. K. Crossley B. C. Macartney C. R. Place P. A. 0. Bell ••• S. R. Bell
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SALVETE Summer Term: J. C. P. N. Lightowler (Manor), K. H. Sargeant (School House). 16
VALETE DRONFIELD R. N. Collier. 1963-68. L.VI.AB. "0" Level (3). Swimming 1967. Debating, Mod. Langs (rep.), Photo (committee), Lit., Russian, Drama Socs. Jar. Cpl. R.A.F. Section. House monitor. House Swimming, House Play and Council. To insurance training. 4a Sale Hill, Sheffield to (Tel: Sheffiedl 61263). I. S. Donaldson. 1963-68. U.VI. "0" Level (7). Biology prize 1968. "A" Level (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). ist XV 1967-1968, ist VIII 1968, Swimming 1964-1965, Athletics. Sgt. i/c Bugles, J-cpl. R.A.F. Section. House monitor. House Rugger, Cricket, Rowing (capt.), Swimming (capt.), Athletics, Crosscountry. To trainee year, then university; architecture. 35 Valley Drive, Gateshead NE9 5DJ (Tel: Gateshead 71969). H. E. D. Little. 1959-68. L.VI.AB. Chapel monitor. "0" Level (8). "A" Level (French, English, History). Mid School Essay prize 1965. 3rd XI Hockey, Cricket. Debating, Mod. Langs. Socs., Committee Music and Theological Socs. Bronze Award D. of E. House Colours, Cricket. To Nottingham Univ. 144 Clifton Road, Darlington, Co. Durham. Tel: Darlington 2272. C.
J. McFee. 1963-68. L.VI. School Monitor. "0" Level (5). 2nd XV (colours), 3rd XI Hockey, Athletics. Head of House. House Rugger, Cricket, Athletics (Capt.), Cross Country (Capt.), To Guildford Tech. Coll., business studies, marketing. 19 Carlton Cresc., Crookham, Aldershot, Hants. Tel: Fleet 7509.
L. H. McKeon. 1967-68. L.VI. ist VIII Rowing. Debating Soc., Chapel Committee, Theol Soc., Venture Scout Exec. House Monitor. House Cross-country Athletics, Rowing. To univ: Middlebury College, U.S.A. (aerodynamic engineering). 32 Hitchcock Road, Amherst, Massachusetts-otoo2-U.S.A. R. P. Morris. 1961-68. Transitus E. "0" Level (6). 1st XI Hockey (Colours), ist VIII Shooting, Colts Rugger and Cricket. Sec. Y.F.C. L/Cpl. C.C.F. House Senior and Junior Cricket and Rugger, Squash, Tennis, Shooting, Swimming, Athletics. Cirencester Agricultural College. Farming. Oakwood House, Market Weighton Road, Selby, Yorkshire. Tel. Bubwith 431. N. H. Stone. 1965-68. V Alpha. "0" Level (5). Colts Rugger, Rowing, Swimming, Chess. Social Service, Theological Soc., Photographic Soc., Festiniog Railway Soc. Able Seaman, Naval Section. House Athletics, Rugger, Swimming Long Run, Rowing Cricket, Chess competition 1966. House rep. Youth Action, York. Emigrating to Canada. II, Firtree Close, West Bank, York. R. P. Taylor. 1964-68. Transitus CDE. "0" Level (8). 1st VIII Shooting, Under i6 Colts Rugger (Colours), Minor Sports Colours. Debating Soc., Y.F.C. Treasurer. C.C.F. Naval Section, L/Sea. House Rugger (Junior Capt.), Cricket, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Shooting (Capt.), Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. The Manor, Oldcotes, Nr. Worksop, Notts. Tel.: North Carlton 402/3•
0. C. T. Whitehead. 7965-68. VA. "0" Level (2). School Shooting. Photographic Soc., Film Soc., Y.F.C. Cadet/C.C.F. House Rugger, Shooting, Running. Newport Technical College. Radio operator/Shipping. Bryn Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Mon. Tel.: Gobion 213. J. J. Sample. 1961-68. L.VI.B. House Monitor. "0" Level (5). 1st XV; Junior Athletics. Art Soc., History Soc., C.C.F. L/Sgt. i/c Signal Section/Marksman. In Temple (1963-67) Rugger, Cricket, Shooting, Athletics, Junior Long Run (Capt.). In Dronfield (1967-68) Rugger, Cricket. House rep. Art Soc., History Soc. Trainee Architectural Technician-College Tech. Architect. "Longstone," Bishop's Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire. Tel.: Cannings 282. .
F. Thomas. 1967-68.
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GROVE M. T. Bennett. 1961-68. L.VI. "0" Level (8). U. of E. "A" Level (English, History). School Tennis Capt. and Colours, Athletics, 3rd XI Hockey. Sec. of History Soc., Committee Member Debating Soc. and Theological Soc. Gold Award D. of E. House Monitor and Librarian. House Tennis, Rugger, Athletics, Fencing, Swimming, Jnr. Long Run. To University. 5 Southway, Harrogate. Tel.: Harrogate 6729o). P. H. Blacklock. 1961-68. G. M. Fairhurst. 1964-68. L.VI.CDE. "0" Level (to). U. of E. "A" Level (Maths., Physics). Schol. to Britannia Royal Naval Coll. Dartmouth. 3rd XI Cricket. 1st VI Chess. Chapel Committee, Hon. Sec. Theological Soc. C.C.F. Coxswain R.N. Section. Library Monitor, House Monitor. House Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Chess (Capt.), Jnr. Rugger. To Royal Navy. Rybtone Rectory, Skipton-in-Craven, Yorks. Tel.: Cracoe 245. R. M. Green. 1957-68. L.VI.CDE. School Monitor. "0" Level (7) U. of E. 3rd IV, 2nd VIII Colours. Film Soc., Sen. Science. Motor Enthusiasts Club. D. of E. Silver Award. Library Monitor. Capt. House Rowing. To University. Veterinary Sc., Exelby House, Exelby, Bedale. J. G. Hoad. 1963-68. U.VI. "0" Level (I I). "A" Level (Maths. Physics). 2nd XV Rugger, 1st V Squash, 1st XI Hockey, 1st VI Tennis, 1st VI Chess. Debating, Theological, Film Socs. C.C.F. Naval Section. House Monitor. House Chess, Swimming (Capt.), Rugger, Fencing, Squash, Cricket, Tennis, Jnr. Long Run, Athletics. To London University Nuclear Physics. 6 Laurel Bank, Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax. Tel.: Halifax 65349. C. G. Johnson. 1965-68. VA. "0" Level (7). znd XI and Sen. Colts Cricket, Jnr. Colts Rugger. Jnr. Chess Team. Young Farmers, Russian Soc., Theol. Soc., Scouts. House Cricket, Rugger. Farming. Mallard Grange, Ripon, Yorks. Tel.: Sawley 242. S. B. Milner. 1964-68.
J. C. Richardson. 1959-68. U.VI. Head of School. "0" Level (9). "A" Level (French, Latin, History). Norman Crombie Prize. Capt. 1st XI Cricket 19671968. 1st XV 1966-67. ist XI Hockey 1966-67, 1968. 1st V Squash 196668 (Capt.). Rest v. Southern Schools at Lords. Yorks. U.19. Squash winner, runner-up Lonsdale Cup. Theological, Debating, Equine Socs. Head of House. House Cricket, Squash, Athletics, Tennis, Chess, Jnr. Long. To Durham Univ. Thorpe Grange, Ouseburn, Yorks. Tel.: Green Hammerton 212.
A. G. Scott. 1963-68. L.VI.B. School Monitor. "0" Level (to). U. of E. "A" Level (French, English). 1st XI Hockey Colours, 2nd XV Rugger (Capt.), znd XI Cricket. Lit., Russian, Music Socs. Chairman Venture Scout Exec. House Rugger, Cross-country, Swimming, Squash, Cricket, Athletics. To University, Commerce. 9 Middlethorpe Grove, Dringhouses, York. Tel.: York 66680. D. I. Shackleton. 1962-68. VA. "0" Level (5). Under 15 Rugger, Colts IV Swimming. D. of E. House Rugger, Swimming, Cross-country, Rowing. To Leeds Coll. of Technology, hotel management. 5o Barleyfields Road, Wetherby. Tel.: Wetherby 2981. D. P. Turnbull. 1963-68. L.VI.C.D.E. "0" Level (9) U. of E. "A" Level (Maths., Physics, Chem.). Geography prize. U.14 Colts Rugger, 2nd IV cox, 1st VIII Colours. Sen. Science Committee. Silver Award D. of E. House Monitor. House Athletics, Cross-country, Swimming, Rugger, Rowing. To Newcastle, then univ., engineering. 247 Normanby Road, South Bank, Teesside. Tel.: Eston Grange 3475.
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P. V. Zissler. 1960-68. L.VI.C.D.E. School Monitor. "0" Level (6). "A" Level (Geography, Biology). 1st XV Rugger (Capt.), 1st XI Hockey, 1st XI Cricket 1967-68, School Athletics 1967-68 (Capt.), 1st VII Squash. Motor Enthusiasts Club. D. of E. House Rugger, Cricket, Squash, Athletics (Capt.), Tennis, Swimming, Cross-country (Capt.) (winner 1967), Jnr. Long (winner 1964-65). To London Univ., agriculture. The Gables, Healaugh, Richmond, Yorks. Tel.: Reeth 357. MANOR P. R. H. Blackford. 1958-68. U.VI. School Monitor; Head of House. "0" Level "A" Level (English, Economics, Pure Maths.). (General Paper). (U. of E.). 1st XV (Capt. 1967-68), (Colours 1966-67); 1st VIII (Colours 1967); znd VIII (Colours 1966); School Swimming; School Water Polo; 1st VI Tennis. President Debating Soc., Sec. Junior Science Soc., Chapel Committee, Games Committee. Bronze Award D. of E. Assistant Scout Master. Capt. House Rugger 1966-68, House Rowing 1967, House Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo, Athletics, House Colours. Degree Course at Lanchester College, Coventry. Solicitor. 27 Moorgate, York. Tel.: York 78190. L. M. Creer. 1958-68. L.VI. "0" Level (5). Capt. School Shooting; 1st VIII Colours; Bisley 1965-68. Winner Green Howard Cup (Shooting) 1968. C.C.F. Cpl. Armourer. i/c Shooting Instruction. Capt. House Shooting 1968, House Rugger 1968. Articles. Accountant. The Old Vicarage, Naburn, York. Tel.: York 7743 2 . J. W. P. Fairclough. 1963-68. M. J. H. Fisher. 1960-68. L.VI.E. House Monitor. "0" Level (8). "A" Level (Chemistry, Biology). 1st XI Cricket 1966-68 (Vice-Capt. 1968, Cap 196768); 1st XI Hockey 1967-68; 1st V Squash 1967-68; znd XV Rugger 1968. C.C.F. L/Cpl. Proficiency Exam. Senior House Cricket 1966-68. Tennis 1967-68, Squash 1965-68, Chess 1966-68, Rugger 1966-68. Manorite Committee. College of Distributive Trades (London). Business—Livestock and Meat Trade. "Tuam", 15 Vicarage Gardens, Scunthorpe. Tel.: Scunthorpe 2937. A. A. Keech. 1965-68. C. A. Les. 1959-68. U.VI. Library Monitor; House Monitor. "0" Level (to). "A" Level (French, English). U. of E. Sec. of Walking Club. House rep. of Literary Soc., Film Soc., Mod. Languages Soc., Sec. of Curia. Bronze Award D. of E. Editor of House Magazine, Producer House Plays. Family Enterprises. Motel Leeming (Ltd.), Leeming Bar, Northallerton, Yorkshire. Tel.: Bedale 2122. K. Morris. 1961-68. L.VI.C.D.E. House Monitor. "0" Level (9). "A" Level (Pure Maths., Applied Maths.). U. of E. School Capt. of Swimming, 3rd XV, Water Polo. House Swimming, Rugger, Cross-country, Athletics, Junior Cricket, Chess. University/College. Market Research. 5 Stoneylea, Westburn, Crawcrook, Ryton, Co. Durham. Tel.: Ryton 3196. B. D. Pugh. 1963-1968. U.VI.D. House Monitor. "0" Level (to). "A" Level (Maths., Physics, Chemistry. U. of E.). 4th IV (1967), 1st VIII (1968). Senior Science Soc., Photographic Soc., Motor Enthusiasts Club (House rep. in all, Treasurer of Photographic Soc.). R.A.F. Section/C.C.F. Advanced Proficiency. House Rugby, Rowing, Cross-country, Athletics, Swimming. Engineering Apprenticeship at Barrow, then University. Mechanical Engineering. Highfield Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside. B. G. Simpson. 1965-68.
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G. A. W. Stewart. 1959-68. L.VI.AB. ex-House Monitor. "0" Level (4). "A" Level (English, Economic and Political Studies, U. of E.). 1st XV, 2nd XI (Colours) Cricket, 2nd XI Hockey (Capt.), 1st VI Tennis, School Athletics. D. of E. House XI Cricket, Tennis (Capt.), Athletics (Capt.), Swimming, Junior Long Run, Squash. House Dramatic Soc. University/College. Diplomatic Service. 75 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. Tel.: Cheadle Hulme 4 6 74. J. V. Townend. 1958-68. G. M. Watson. 1959-68. Transitus D.E. "0" Level (4). Junior and Senior Colts Cricket, Junior Colts Rugger, 3rd XV Rugger (V-Capt.), 1st XI Hockey (1968) (Colours), 1st XI Cricket (Colours 1967-68), School Water Polo team. Film Soc., Ex-Russian Soc., History Soc., Senior Science Soc., Junior Biology Soc. Junior Corporal/R.A.F. Proficiency. House Cricket Senior and Junior, House Rugger Senior and Junior, Tennis, Long Run, Swimming, Football (Capt.), Water Polo. Engineering. "Laund Heath," 178 Laund Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield. Tel.: Huddersfield 53009. R. W. Webster. 1964-68. L.VI.E. House Monitor. Entrance Scholarship. "0" Levels (9). "A" Level (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Colts Cricket, 1st VIII Shooting (Colours 1966-67, 1968), Winner of "Sunday Times" Individual Snapshooting trophy at Bisley, 1967. Motor Enthusiasts Club, Science Soc., Social Service (House rep.). C.C.F. House Shooting, Cricket, Rugger (Junior and Senior), Athletics, Running (Junior and Senior), Water Polo. Newcastle University Medical School. Medicine. Staynor Hall Farm, Selby Yorkshire. Tel.: Selby 3236. J. R. Wilson. 1958-68. M. K. Bowen. 1959-68. L.VI.AB. House Monitor. "0" Level (7). "A" Level (English, History, Economic and Political Studies). Form Prize: Shell B. 1st VIII; 3rd XV. Scout (Cord). In Queen's (1963-68). House Boating (Capt.), Rugger, Swimming, Athletics, Cross-country, Squash, Cricket (Junior), Fencing. Law. Osmont House, Straylands Grove, York. Tel.: York 56266. J. E. Dickinson. 1963-68. L.VI.C.D.E. Vice-Head of House; School Monitor. "0" Level (4). "A" Level (Biology). 1st XI Hockey (Colours 1967-68) (Capt. 1968); 1st XI Cricket (Colours 1966-68); 2nd XV Rugger (Colours 1967-68). Y.F.C., Film Society, Senior Science Society. Scouts (First Class). Queen's House Atletics, Rugger, Capt. Cricket and Squash, House Colours. Queem's Debating Society. Newcastle University. Agriculture (commercial firm). 37 The Avenue, Park Estate, Haxby, York. Tel.: York 68215. M. J. Ferguson. 1958-68. U.VI. House Monitor; Library Monitor. "0" Level (to). "A" Level (History, French, German, U. of E.). Toyne European History Prize 1967. 2nd XI Cricket; znd XI Hockey. Committee of Russian, Mod. Language Socs., Member of Historical, Photgraphic Socs. C.C.F. J/Cpl. (R.A.F. Section) Advanced Proficiency, 1st Class Shot. In Queen's (1963-68). House Rugger, Cricket, Croquet (Capt.). Editor "Royal Purple". House Cultural, Play Committees. Committee of Q.J.D.S. to St. Olave's Road, Clifton, York. Tel.: York 22662. P. G. Mitchell. 1959-68. L.VI.AB. House Monitor. "0" Level (5). "A" Level (English). 3rd XV; 6th IV. C.C.F. (R.A.F. Section) 1st Class Shot. In Queen's (1963-68) House VIII, Junior and Senior Rugger, Swimming, Junior Cricket. Debating Society. Sound Broadcasting. 7 Clifton Place, York. Tel.: York 25847.
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M. B. Pinder 1959-68. L.VI.D. "0" Level (9). "A" Level (Maths., Physics, Chemistry, U. of E.). 5th IV Cox 1967. House rep. Senior Science Society. C.C.F. (R.A.F. Section) Corporal. In Queen's (1964-68) House VIII and IV Cox, Junior Long Run. Electronic Engineer. The Croft, Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, York. Tel.: York 66481. C. Anthony Wood. 1961-68. L.VI.AB. Vice Head of School; Head of House. "0" Level (6). (U. of E.). Fencing (1963-68) (Capt. 1966-68), Yorkshire Fencing Team, Gold Award; 2nd XV (1965-66 Colours); znd VIII (1968 Colours); Athletics (1966-67). Games Committee, Art Editor Oasis, House rep. Art Soc., Debating, Theological Socs. C.C.F. Army Section/Marksman C.Q.M.S. Queen's House Fencing (Capt.), Athletics (Capt.), Cross-country (Capt.), Rowing, Swimming, Rugger, Junior House Cricket, Dr. Slade Trophy 1967-68. Queen's Cultural Committee. Plays Committee. "Royal Purple" Editorial Committee. Business. 29 Chestnut Avenue, Stockton Lane, York. Tel.: York 24195. R. M. A. Wright. 1959-68. L.VIB. "0" Level (8). "A" Level (English, History, U. of E.). znd XI Hockey; "Oasis" Committee, Film Soc. rep., Motor Enthusiasts Club, Debating Society, Theological Society, Modem Languages, School Play 1965-66. D. of E. In Queen's (1964-68) House Senior Circket, Junior Cricket, Junior Long Run. Hon. Sec. Debating Society, Cultural Committee, House Play Committee 1967-68, House rep. Film Society, "Royal Purple" Committee. C.N.A.A. Course in Business Studies. Business Management. 12 St. Aubyn's Place, The Mount; York. Tel.: York 53946.
RISE G. W. Harding. 1958-68. L.VI.AB. "0" Level (6). "A" Level (French, English, U. of E.). 1st VIII Shooting, 3rd XV, 3rd XI Hockey. History Soc. (House rep.). Cpl. C.C.F. Army Section. House Monitor. House Shooting (Capt.), Athletics, Rugger, Green Howards Cup 1967. Rise Soc. To Leeds Coll. of Commerce, business studies; retail trade. 212 Stockton Lane, York. Tel.: 54398. C. R. Jones. x963-68. R. A. G. Lucas. 1961-68. P. G. Pace. 1958-68. L.VI.C.D.E. "0" Level (6). Architectural prize. "A" Level (Art, Biology). 3rd XV, znd VIII Rowing. President Art Soc., Sec. Geog. Soc. Leading Seaman R.N., Band. House Monitor. House Crosscountry (Capt.), Athletics, Rowing, Rugger, Swimming. Rise Soc. To Leicester Coll. of Architecture. 18 Clifton Green, York. Tel.: 55029. Q. R. D. Russell. 1963-68. P. J. Shannon. 1963-68. L.VI.D. School Monitor. "0" Level (9). "A" Level (Maths., Physics, Chemistry, U. of E.). Sec. Photo. Soc., Senior Science, Debating Soc. Committee. Leading Seaman Instr., 2 ilc R.N. Section. Head of House, Sec. Rise Soc. To University, Mech Engineering. 12 Hill View, Henleaze, Bristol. Tel.: Bristol 628244. G. Thompson. 1963-68. L.VI.AB. "0" Level (6). "A" Level (English, U. of E.). 3rd XI Hockey, 1st Fencing. Debating Soc., rep Film Soc. Motor Enthus. Club. R.N. Section. House Monitor. House Cricket, Jnr. Long. Rise Soc. To University, Business Career. 54 Abbey Road, Darlington. Tel.: Darlington 5083.
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SCHOOL HOUSE J. M. Argyle. 1960-68. VB. "0" Level (5). Colts VIII Rowing. House Rowing VIII, Jnr. Rugger. Hillcote, Hoylake Road, Bidston, Birkenhead. Tel.: Claughton 2298. M. P. Baby. 1958-68. L.VI.C.D.E. "0" Level (3). "A" Level (Art, Biology). Sec. Art Soc. and Biol. Soc., Choral Soc. Scout. House Monitor. House Jnr. Rugger. To York Art Coll., then to Leeds Coll. Art, Commercial Art. 4 Oxton Lane, Tadcaster. Tel.: Tadcaster 33 14. D. J. Doyle. 1963-68. L.VI. School Monitor. "0" Level (to). "A" Level (Maths., Physics, Chemistry). Colts XV (Colours), Colts VIII Rowing (Colours), 1st XV (Colours), 2nd VIII Rowing (Colours). Senior Science Soc. Committee, Theol. Soc., Oasis rep. Bronze Award D. of E. House Rowing (Capt.), Rugger, Jnr. House Colours. To student apprenticeship with I.C.I. and London Univ., chem. engineering. Tall Oaks, Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire. Tel.: Sandiway 3209. R. A. Howat. 1958-68. L.VI.AB. "0" Level (7). Whitehead Mem. Divinity prize. Grade VIII Piano (distinction) Ass. Board. "A" Level (History, Economic and Political Studies, Music). 3rd XI Cricket 1967. Rep. Music Soc., Theol., Debating, Choral Socs., Library Monitor, Record and Choir Librarian, Choir. House Monitor. House Cricket (Capt.). -To Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 6 St. Peter's Grove, York. Tel.: 53747. J. C. Lynch. 1966-68. L.VI.AB. "0" Level (3). Swimming and Water Polo. Phto., Music, Mod. Languages, Senior Science, Film Soc., Swimming Club. House Monitor. House Rugger, Swimming, Athletics. To College in Switzerland, Hotel Management. York House, Golf Club Road, Ch.Ch., Barbados, West Indies.
J. R. Palliser. 1966-68. L.VI.AB. "0" Level (7). "A" Level (History, Geography, Economic and Political Studies). 6th IV Rowing. House Rowing, Rugger, Tennis. To chartered account. P.O. Box 901 Ndola, Zambia. D. W. Tree. 1963-68. L.VI.C.D.E. "0" Level (9). U. of E. "A" Level (Maths, Physics, Chemistry). Bronze Award D. of E. House Monitor. House Crosscountry (Capt.), Athletics (Capt.), Rugger, Cricket. To University (London or Newcastle), Chemical Engineering. Westminster Bank House, 27 Yorkersgate, Malton, Yorks. Tel.: Malton 2378. S. Wagstaff. 1963-68. L.VI. "0" Level (5). "A" Level (English). Bronze Award D. of E. House Monitor. To Art College, Town Planning. 16 The Oval, Harrogate. Tel.: Harrogate 4185.
1'. M. Walker. 1961-68. P. D. Wilson. 1965-68. U.VI. School Monitor. "0" Level (12), "A" Level (French, English, Music, Art). Grade VIII (Distinction) Ass. Board. Secretary Music Society, rep. Modern Languages Society, Debating, Theological, Drama Societies. Librarian. Head of House. Rowing IV 1966. To Durham University or London. Rockville, Embsay, Skipton, Yorks. Tel.: Skipton 3617. TEMPLE D. M. L. Jackson. 1964-68. VB. "0" Level (4). 3rd XV; Senior Colts Colours; Tennis 2nd VI; Junior Athletics; 1st XI Football. Tennis Club. Gold/Silver/ Bronze D. of E. Award. Temple House Senior and Junior Rugger, Tennis, Football, Rowing, Athletics, Junior Cricket, Junior Long Run, Senior Crosscountry. House Singing. Hotel Management. The Old Orchard, Church Lane, Skelton, York. Tel.: Beningbrough 238.
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R. I. D. Mclboy. 1958-68. L.VI.B. House Monitor. "0" Level (6). "A" Level (Geography, Economics). 6th IV. House rep. Film, Geographical Soc. Member Russian, History, Art, Theological Soc. In Temple (1963-68) Senior Rugger, Junior Cross-country, Senior Long Run, Swimming, House VIII, Junior Cricket League Chess Team. House Platy. House Draughts. House Singing. Banking. rot The Village, Strensall, York. Tel.: Strensall 402. N. W. Nix. 1964-68. Transitus. "0" Level (5). Walking Club; Under 14 Rugger; 3rd XI Cricket; Under 54 Cricket; and XI Hockey. Motor Enthusiasts Club, Art Soc., Ornithological Soc., Mod. Languages Soc., Film Soc. Bronze Award D. of E. House Cricket, Tennis, Football, Swimming, Rugger, Athletics, Squash. House Play. College of Further Education (Diploma in Business Studies—Sandwich Course). Advertising. 74 Westminster Road, Clifton, York. Tel.: York 23338. P. Scaife. 1961-68. L.VI.C.D.E. House Monitor. "0" Level (9). "A" Level (Maths., Physics, Chemistry, U. of E.). 3rd IV Boating. House rep. Senior Science Society, Motor Enthusiasts Club. Venture Scout. In Temple (1963-68) Rugger, House VIII. Civil Engineering via University. 62 Thief Lane, Hull Road, York. Tel.: York 58706. P. T. Summers. 1957-68. U.VI. School Monitor. Exhibition to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. "0" Level (n). "A" Level (Physics, Pure Maths., Applied Maths., U. of E.). Head Master's Prize for Mathematics, 5th Form Prize.. Ht. VIII Rowing (Capt.), 1st XV (Colours and Cap). Ist VI chess. Treasurer Russian Society. C.C.F. C.S.M., Fernie Cup. Head of House, House Colours, Rugger (Capt.). Rowing (Capt.), Chess (Captain), Baird Cup (Capt.), Cross-country, Athletics. To Cambridge, Engineering. 82 Shipton Road, York. Tel.: 53838. R. A. de B. Warrexi. 1963-68. L.VI.C. "0" Level (8). "A" Level (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics, U. of E.). School Swimming Team. HouseSwimming (Capt.), Senior Science Society. University. Physicist. 37 Heworth Green, York. Tel.: York 56705. D. R. Winterbottom. 1959-68. L.VI.D. "0" Level (7). "A" Level (Maths., Physics, U. of E.). House rep. Art, Theological Socs., Motor Enthusiasts Club. Scouts, Quartermaster. In Temple (1963-68) Swimming, Junior Cricket League, Senior and Junior Rugger Leagues. House Play, Lighting. Exeter University. 7 Moorlands Road, Skelton, York. Tel. : Beningbrough 321.
HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD HOUSE This terms achievements were wide and varied ranging from music to rowing. In the cricket competition, the House, ably led by D. J. Moss, reached the final, but were beaten by the formidable Grove side. We were very successful in both sections of the music competition In the Baird Cup, we had an easy win, thanks to T. M. Day's high quality playing of Bartok and Bach, admirably assisted by Martin and Leake, 23
rendering the Blues on two guitars We were second in the House singing, narrowly beaten by lack of professionalism After an easy win in the first round, the tennis team was halted by the Grove yet again The House was not able to use all of its swimming talent, owing to the 1st VIII being at Henley But those swimmers left did manage to secure a fourth place. Our final achievement came on the last full day of term. The House VIII, who had never rowed as a crew before, easily beat Queen's in the semifinal; and again meeting the Grove in a rain-soaked final won a decisive victory. We say goodbye this term to six of our monitors, two seniors and two senior-middles, particularly to our transatlantic friend, L. H. McKeon, whom we hope has enjoyed his short stay with us. We wish him and the other leavers great prosperity in their new fields. H. E. D. Little was awarded his House Colours for services to the House. Mr. Pullin is also leaving us this term, and we thank him for his constant joviality and advice which he has given to many of us. C. J. McFee A personal tribute to McFee should be added here. He has run the House with quiet authority and has been ably supported by a fine team of monitors. We thank them for all they have done for the House. K.G.C.
SCHOOL HOUSE At the beginning of term we welcomed back Mr. Craine after his absence from School for the second half of last term through illness. Little of any moment happened at the beginning of term; the first notable occasion as far as the House was concerned was 22nd May when Baby and Howat were the soloists in Britten's canticle II—"Abraham and Isaac", performed in the Minster (preceding the School's performance of Britten's "St. Nicolas"). Another notable musical success of the House was in winning the Cape Cup at the music competition. (We gained the highest of any mark awarded in the whole evening for our version of "the Arethusa".) In the instrumental section of the competition we came second, thus making the considerable amount of time spent in preparation, well worthwhile. On 22nd June a small party of singers went to Ripon to sing a special service with other selected choirsters in the Cathedral there. The event was organised by the Royal School of Church Music. Of the seven people who went, six were from School House, thus showing that the tradition of musicality in the House is continuing. As a "relaxation" from after-examination tensions a party from the House went on the Lyke Wake Walk. The expedition was, in fact, purely an internal affair organised by Doyle and Argyle, and Mr. Craine laid on meals at midnight and early morning and Wise helped with transport. In the field of sport the House has been notably successful with swim24
ming this term, winning both the swimming sports and the standards— again maintaining a tradition in the House: (the swimming cup has been won by the House five times in six years). This is not surprising since we have seven School swimming team members in the House. As well as this there have been several individual successes in the House: Davies has won both the German Prize and the Lumley-Dodsworth Prize; Lawrence succeeded in having a poem of his broadcast by the B.B.C.; Atkinson, C. J. gained a scholarship and Jervis, Town and Davies won their 1s• VIII colours. Further successes (or otherwise) are now in the hands of the examiners of the Oxford and Cambridge Board ! P.D.W.
MANOR HOUSE After last term's rather poor showing there was a marked improvement in the performance of the House this term. The Junior House cricket team led by Midgely, ably assisted by H. Houseman, played consistently well to carry off the cup defeating the Grove in the final. The degree of their superiority was shown by the fact that Grove, at one stage, had a score of 13 runs for 9 wickets. The Senior cricket team, however, in a bid to win the Yeoman's Cup for a high scoring rate, gave away some easy wickets and were rather unlucky to lose to Dronfield by one run in the semi-final Fisher, Watson and Cawood should be congratulated for their good performances in the 1st XI throughout the term, as must P. Holmes, whose occasional performances in the team by no means disgraced the side. Stewart led the House tennis VI to the final, where the Grove, who included three members of the School's first two pairs along with Richardson, defeated us, although not quite as decisively as they had hoped. The House swimming team, led from the front by Morris were unlucky to come second to School House, all the deciding races being won by a touch. The Junior House chess team have finally won their inter-house competition. House boating was non-existent in the Manor this year through the shortage of numbers, although B. D. Pugh must be congratulated for his performance in the 1st VIII at Henley. L. M. Creer won the Green Howard trophy for open range shooting, and the House now holds all the shooting cups. Academically the House has also been successful, especially in the lower half, form prizes being won by Clark, Foster, Williams and Bell, while Les won the fourth form essay prize, Foster won the Junior part of the Dean of York's Latin Prize and J. R. Wilson won the Yorkshire Agricultural Society award for his effort in the field of Biology. Mr. Wise is to be married shortly. His presence in the House, and especially that of his television in the football season, will be sadly missed, but we wish him and his future wife all best wishes for the future. Altogether, then, it has been a successful term with achievements both academic and sporting, and we can look back on it with satisfaction. We thank all leavers for their contribution to this success and wish them well in the future. P.R.H.B. 25
THE GROVE Once more we can report a successful term and the retention of the Oxford Cup for the fourth time in the last five years. The Senior Cricket Cup and the Yeoman Cup were retained when Dronfield were comfortably accounted for in the final. However, in the semi-final, Queens provided worthy opposition restricting us to 88 in the allotted overs and at one stage being 84 for 3 in reply before succumbing to rash instincts. Highlighted in the match were several sensational runouts and an illustrious member of the side missing the wicket from two yards at a particularly tense moment. The Junior team, well led by Pollard, deserve mention for their fine performance in reaching the final of the junior competition, accounting for the favourites, Queens, in the semifinal, before losing to Manor. The accurate bowling of Shackleton S. and Johnson C. D. was largely responsible for this success. The tennis team including three members of the School 1st VI, Jenkins, Bennett and Hoad, had no difficulty in retaining the cup and the swimmers, with C. J. Brown outstanding, performed with great spirit and were unfortunate to be pipped for second place by Manor on the last relay. On the less official plane of the House soccer league, the House proved all-conquering and were on the point of winning the whole competition when it was mysteriously abandoned six weeks before the end of term. The Grove entries for the Inter-House singing competition, in which every House sang a part-song and the "Arethusa", although unsuccessful, must have been greatly appreciated by the small, but select audience. In the unison song despite the Tiller Girl act of the back row we were unable to hide our lack of real talent. Scott and Yule must be commended upon their efforts in the part-song and in their attempts to extract some semb!ance of harmony from the House. Slight consternation was apparent among inmates of the Senior dormitory late in the term when it was discovered that the bottom half of the dormitory windows could not be raised more than four inches. It was discovered that the source of trouble was blocks of wood screwed in the framework of the windows. Mr. Harding later revealed this was in order to "foil feline intruders". The House was well represented in the cast of the St. Peter's contribution to the Minster Plays. Bleach, in a bloody portrayal of Prince Rupert, Stansfield R. as the Lord Mayor of York and Brown D. as the military governor, all showed commendable enthusiasm and several Junior members of the House played their part as troops. We would like to thank Mr. Emsley for the donation of the Head of House board, which is now situated on the wall in the hall The Grove has now come to the end of an important era, in its history with the retirement of Mr. Harding. There is no need to repeat here what has been and will be said about the benefits boys have derived from Mr. Harding, and the gratitude of past and present members of the House can be seen by the leaving present of an engraved silver salver and silver candelabra. These gifts were presented at a most enjoyable party given for the House by Mr. and Mrs. Harding who, we hope, will enjoy a quieter existence at Bulmer. We wish well to all those who are leaving and thank them for their various contributions to the House, and hope Mr. Nixon has a long and happy stay in the Grove.
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THE RISE At the end of last term we were left with neither Assistant House Master nor Head of House. Mr. Nixon had decided to concentrate on the Grove and we wish him well there. Mr. Dixon and Mr. Riley took over for one term and P. J. Shannon became Head of House. Later in the term M. R. Stokes, C. H. Noble and J. Linsley were appointed house monitors. The only success on the sports fields was the winning of the Burton Cup for House Leagues by a joint team with Temple. Although there was no lack of effort on the field in other sports the teams were unpracticed. For the Baird Cup, the Rise produced a somewhat unconventional selection of pieces but these were well handled and most entertaining. It was a great pity they did not get through into the final and indeed it surprised many of the audience. In the Singing Competition we met with a similar lack of success. Towards the end of term a 50th Anniversary House Concert was staged and thrown open to the rest Of the School. Although patchy, this was most successful, the highlight being when a selection of masters sang and acted their way through "The Mulligan Musketeers", receiving an encore. P.J.S.
TEMPLE With Mr. Croft back at the helm, the House settled for a calm voyage through the term. This calmness could partly be explained by the quantity of academic work done. However, House activities did not particularly suffer. Preparation for both the major sporting events attracted some corporate practice from members of the house. The Boating VIII, unable to row as a complete crew until the day, rowed a close finish only to lose by three feet to Queen's. The cricket team with relatively few School team players did unexpectedly well against Queen's. A good game was played but the opponents managed to win by only four runs. The senior cricket leagues were won by a combined Rise and Temple team. The swimming again brought two wins in the diving, which gave the House sixth place. The final position was due perhaps to individuals' talents not being exploited. Musically the House was unable to demonstrate its capabilities. Practice for the singing competition was frustrated by the non-availability of many members of the House at times of practice. The smaller number of singers required for the part song allowed more preparation, to yield a better finish. The Baird Cup was again beyond our reach, as we were unable to produce a large ensemble of instruments. The junior chess team, lucky to get to the final, lost 3-1 to the Manor. If the House, this term, did not suceed corporately, individual members attained some measure of success. P. L. Hall and J. Robinson again won matches in various squash tournaments over the holidays. The C.C.F. Fernie Cup was awarded to a member of the House, and D. M. L. Jackson achieved the Gold Award of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. P.T.S. 27
QUEEN'S Within the first two weeks of term the House underwent two experimental changes in structure. The first was the aquisition of Room "N" which has helped to relieve the terrible congestion of working areas in the House. This led to the innovation of a two-tier monitorial system. The three second year house monitors moved upstairs into Room N and six new monitors moved into the house monitors study. They were Gilbert, Gration, Hodgson A. W., Kirk, Marson and Staines. This system was not quite so successful as we had hoped, but because the appointments were made so late in the School year extra difficulties were naturally encountered. In the Senior House Cricket the House produced some of the most exciting cricket seen at School for some years, both our matches being decided in the last few minutes. In the first of these we beat Temple by a few runs whilst in the second the result was reversed and Queen's lost to the Grove by three runs. In the Junior Competition we beat Temple convincingly in the first round, scoring 214 for six (Hepworth 65, Jones 61). Surprisingly, however, we were beaten by the Grove in the semifinals. The House Boating was unfortunately upset by both the Henley trip and the damage to the two clinker fours. Having had little practise as a crew Queens rowed well to beat Temple in the first round and lost only narrowly to Dronfield, the eventual winners. This was a fine effort, due mainly to the good captaincy of M. K. Bowen. Once again Queen's swept the board in the Fencing Competition, hardly losing a point throughout. Wood C. A. won the Senior foil competition. As expected we had very little success in the swimming competitions, but under the captaincy of A. C. Marson it is hoped that the standard will improve for future years. In the Music Competition Queen's produced a very high standard in both instrumental and singing sections, the singers reaching the final three. Mention must be made of the hard work put in by J. E. Staines and the Rev. Kemp-Welch who assisted the House. The prospects for the year 1968-69 should be quite bright for Queen's in sport where in many of the activities strong teams will be built around outstanding individuals. With regard to other House activities and the spirit of the House in general, there should be seen some considerable improvement in the next few terms, but to achieve this for certain, more Senior members of the House must learn to accept the responsibilities with which they will be endowed and become more constructive members of the House. Finally, we wish the leavers all the best in the future and thank them for all they have done for Queen's.
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THE CHAPEL THE CHAPEL This term has seen a continuation of the experiments in services which were begun in January. Mr. Cummin, who is a lay preacher, held the four weekday services early on in the term, basing them on biblical texts and having hymns and prayers as in normal services. Temple carried on the tradition instituted by Queens and Grove last term but their services did not show the moderation and maturity that Mr. Cummin's had. However, they deserve thanks for their efforts in trying to interrupt the sometimes stale routine of everyday services. The sermons by visiting preachers over the course of the term were of a very high standard, and made the Sunday services refreshingly different. The Reverend A. J. G. Walker, a Presbyterian minister, showed that the average member of any branch of the Christian Church is ready for unity, even if Church leaders find it impractical. The Reverend A. M. A. Turnbull, Domestic Chaplain to the Archbishop, gave a sermon which held the whole congregation's attention, partly because he was particularly good at projecting his voice. The Reverend M. H. Burden preached on prayer and meditation, showing its relevance in the modern world, and the Headmaster rounded off the term by talking about the position of the individual in society. The School's connection with the Minster was maintained by three events, the performance of St. Nicolas with Queen Margaret's, the play about the saving of the Minster by Fairfax during the Civil War, which was performed in aid of the Minster Appeal Fund, and the traditional St. Peter's Day service, in which our choir combined with the Junior School choir. The choir reverted to their original position in the chancel a week before Commemoration; their singing from the balcony had not made much difference, while people under the balcony had been scarcely able to hear them. The Commemoration sermon was preached by the Reverend G. Mountain, who had visited the Junior School earlier in the year. Our thanks are once again due to those ladies who have brightened up the Chapel with their flowers; the Carol and Harvest Thanksgiving services could not have been the successes they were without their efforts. These notes would not be complete, of course, without some mention of the influence Mr. Waine has had in the services over many years; he has been praised much and will not go unnoticed. Friday mornings at 8-30 a.m. will no longer be the same as several generations of 'Peterites have known them. H.E.D.L.
CHOIR NOTES This term, with the exception of the last week, the choir have been singing up in the gallery.. This move met with mixed feeling, but on the whole people were glad to get back to the traditional seating in the chancel. Many members of the School also felt that the choir should be seen as well as heard. 29
On the first Sunday of term we sang "This Joyful Eastertide", a regular feature in the choir repertory, and still in an Easter mood, we sang "The Strife is O'er" (Vulpius-Ley) the following week. "Jesu, joy of man's desiring" by Bach, sung on the 4th Sunday after Easter was one of the most popular anthems in the choir, and from the point of view of the School. Vittornia's "0 quam Gloriosum" sung on Rogation Sunday really needed acoustics more like those of the Minster to give it a 16th Century Spanish feeling, but the choir dealt with it with masterly feeling, and captured much of the renaissance spirit. Cranmer's Litany, sung in the same service didn't have much popular appeal, but its beauty as a meditation is undisputable, and Mr. Kemp-Welch sung his part beautifully. Ascension Day was celebrated by Sung Communion with Merbeche throughout which made a Change from the usual settings, although many are very fond of Darke in F. The following week saw a completely new anthem "Almighty God who hast me brought" by Thomas Ford and in fact was one anthem that the choir sang at Ripon where they went for the festival on the 30th May. Also sung at the festival was the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C by R. Vaughan-Williams, a setting new to most of the choir. "Awake us Lord and hasten" by J. S. Bach, and "Above all Praise" by Mendelssohn (also sung in Chapel on the 16th June). There was also Hymn 4, with a Dutch melody arranged by Martin How, which has been introduced into the Chapel services. The annual Choir Outing was on the 10th of June. Perhaps the biggest and most looked forward to event of the term was the St. Peter's Day service in the Minster. These services are the highlight of the Choir year, and "Tu es Petrus" must surely rank as the best loved anthem that we sing. The older members of the choir who are leaving this term will especially miss singing in the Minster. Finally, Sunday, 14th July saw Commemoration Day and along with Stanford's beautiful setting of the Te Deum in 13 ° there was the thrill of Handel's massive coronation anthem—"Zadock the Priest" written for King George II, who was crowned in Westminster Abbey on the 11th October, 1727. No choir note for this term would be complete without a mention of Mr. Waine who is leaving. It is not until we lose something valuable that we realise its true value, and for most of us, we can never realise how much Mr. Waine has done for the choir in his career at St. Peter's, and how much he has built it into a body good enough to be asked to sing periodically in both the Minster and Ripon Cathedral. Perhaps most of us have never thought about it. We feel sure that the choir will continue to flourish under Mr. Pemberton as Mr. Waine's successor, and meanwhile as Mr. Waine is conducting the massed choirs and festivals of the Royal School of Church Music, we hope he will remember with pleasure having led St. Peter's Choir, for St. Peter's Choir certainly has cause to remember Mr. Waine. R.A.H. 30
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL CHAPEL Friday, 14th June, 1968 at 8 p.m. The University of York Chamber Choir Conductor PETER ASTON PROGRAMME Ave, verum corpus Byrd (c 1542-1623) Vexilla Regis Palestrina (c 1525-1594) 0 vos omnes Victoria (c 1535-1611) Mass in four parts Byrd Kyrie—Gloria—Credo—Sanctus—Benedictus—Agnus Dei Sedit Angelus: Antiphon for Robert Sherlaw Johnson (b 1932) Easter Week from the Sarum Rite (conducted by the composer) On Friday, 14th June the School was lucky enough to have York University's Chamber Choir performing in the Chapel. Unfortunately, however, few people took advantage of the opportunity: (to hear them at any other time one should have to pay for entrance, at School it was free). Their programme was composed entirely of sixteenth century vocal music from various countries except for the final work which was a short composition by Robert Sherlaw Johnson who also conducted this work. All the rest of the concert was conducted by Peter Aston, also on the musical staff of the university. As a dividing item in the programme, Mr. Waine played a set of variations by Sweelinck on the organ. The main work of the evening was Byrd's four-part Mass. There were also other pieces by Victoria and Palestrina. The standard of singing, as was to have been expected, was extremely high. One consolation for there being such a small audience was the fact that this enhanced the resonant qualities of the chapel acoustics! P.D.W.
"ST. NICOLAS" AND "ABRAHAM AND ISAAC" in The Minster On Wednesday, 22nd May this term, the School presented a concert of religious music by Benjamin Britten in the Minster. The main work of the evening was the cantata "St. Nicolas", but preceding this, R. A. Howat —alto, M. P. Baby—tenor and T. M. Day—pianoforte, gave a performance of Canticle II entitled "Abraham and Isaac", which they had already performed in front of the SchoOl at a Sunday service in the Chapel at the end of last term. The platform, on which the soloists sang, and the lighting, which had been prepared for a cycle of plays at the West end of the Minster, provided 31
a suitably dramatic setting for the work, which went well—helped by the acoustics of the Minster which add an aura of impressiveness and mystery to any musical work. In the "St. Nicolas", we were aided, as when we performed the cantata in the chapel last term, by the solo tenor, Mr. Gordon Pullin, St. Olave's Choir and Queen Margaret's School Senior Choir. Mr. Pemberton played the organ, and Mr. Waine conducted. The Queen Margaret's chorus, where in the School Chapel they had sung on the balcony, in the Minster sang to the left of the main altar at the far end of the nave. The orchestra, augmented again by members of York Symphony Orchestra and friends of the School was situated in front of the St. Peter's and St. Olave's chorus who occupied the platform against the West wall. The size of the audience was very gratifying and the School raised a considerable sum of money in the silver collection which went towards the Minster Appeal Fund, in aid of which the concert was held.
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MUSIC & DRAMA THE HOUSE INSTRUMENTAL AND HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION held in the Memorial Hall on Friday, 7th June, 1968 at 7-30 p.m. Adjudicator: PETER ASTON, Esq. This year saw, for the first time, the combination of the competitions for the Baird Cup and the Cape Cup in one night. In order to achieve this, there was an earlier play off for the final round, in which Dronfield, School House and Manor were chosen as finalists for the Baird Cup, and Dronfield, School House, and Queens as finalists for the Cape Cup. The play-off for the Baird Cup came first, and was opened by entries from Dronfield. T. M. Day (piano) played 3 dances in Bulgarian rhythm from Microcosmos Book 6 by Bela l3artOk. He was followed by R. J. S. Martin and C. J. P. Leake—guitar duet playing Blues, and finally Day played Bach's Prelude in B minor on the organ. Mr. Aston remarking on the lively and rhythmic 'performances by Dronfield awarded them 234 marks. Next came School House with Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 2 in D Minor for piano duet played by P. D. Wilson and R. A. Howat, followed by the Sarabande for French horn and piano by Marcel Poot played by R. A. Howat and P. D. Wilson respectively. Finally, Wilson played Brahms' Rhapsodie in G Minor Op. 79 No. 2. School House were given 204 marks, and Mr. Aston especially remarked on the vigour of the piano duet. Lastly, Manor opened with P. G. Wood (organ) playing Karg-Elert's Chorale Improvisation. "0 my soul rejoice with gladness". The other two items consisted of two house ensembles—"God bless the Prince of Wales", and Arthur Benjamin's "Soldiers in the distance". The various players were Cooper, Wood, Midgley, Lightowler, Craven, Andrews and Dunn. Manor were awarded 188 marks. The Baird Cup was awarded to Dronfield. Next came the play-off for the Cape Cup, each house performing the Arethusa as a set song, plus another song of their choice. This time School House performed first, with a trio from Purcell's King Arthur—"For folded flocks on fruitful plains" sung by R. A. Howat. P. D. Wilson, and M. P. Baby. The performance of the Arethusa conducted by Howat and accompanied by Wilson was "spirited and vigorous". School House were awarded 174 marks. 33
Queens opened with the Arethusa which was directed from the piano by J. E. Staines, but the part song—the glee "How merrily we live" by Michael Este—sung by J. E. Staines, E. R. Walker, and I. D. C. Summers, was much more successful and "the balance, rhythm, and phrasing were excellent." Queens were awarded 158 marks. Dronfield opened with the song of their own choice, which was the Round from Britten's Peter Grimes—"Old Joe has gone fishing" sung by H. E. D. Little, A. H. Powell and T. M. Day. The performance of the Arethusa was directed by Day from the piano and contained much "good round choral tone." Dronfield were awarded 172 marks. The cup went to School House. It remains to thank P. T. Summers for efficiently taking care of the organisation of the competition, and seeing that everyone was in the right place at the right time, and to thank Peter Aston for kindly consenting to judge the competitions.
R.A.H.
Peter Aston presents the Cape Cup to P. D. Wilson.
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MUSIC PRIZE COMPETITION in The Memorial Hall on Thursday, 13th June at 8-15 p.m. This concert was held with the prime object of presenting two music prizes—the keyboard and the instrumental prize. Along with this, however, there was also an unusually excited atmosphere, a feeling that this concert was to be the climax of the tellies many musical activities, and also a knowledge that it was to be Mr. Waine's last concert at this School. The programme opened with a performance of Handel's Courante in 6 for piano, played by E. R. Walker. This was given a broad and spacious interpretation, so often lacking in the playing of Handel's music, and it marks Walker as the most promising musician among the younger members of the School. After a performance of J. J. Mouret's Fanfare and Minuet for French Horn played by R. A. Howat, the audience moved to the chapel to hear T. M. Day play J. S. Bach's Prelude in B Minor. With his usual skill, musicianship, and great care over detail and presentation, Day gave a very professional performance of this long and difficult piece, and as a result he was awarded the keyboard prize. After the audience had moved back to the hall, A. L. Jervis played Bach's Praeludium in C (transposed into D Minor) on his guitar. Despite the loud noise of the outside traffic he gave a very relaxed and beautifully phrased interpretation with a good tone quality, and was awarded the instrumental prize. The performance of the Adagio from Mozart's Sonata in F (K.332) for piano, played by M. J. Black although occasionally lacking in rubato benefited from a performance of precision and technical control. The rondo from Mozart's Bassoon Concerto played by I. D. C. Summers was well played, especially considering that it was on a brand new instrument very different from the one he had been practising on. Both the 1st movement from the Sonata in D Major (Op. 137, No. 1) for violin, by Schubert and the "Allegro Risoluto" from the Sonatina in C for violin, by Dvorak, played by R. M. Yule and J. D. B. Hargreaves respectively, came across with vigour, and both performances showed a high standard of violin technique. Both Yule and Hargreaves were runners-up for the instrumental prize. The Rhapsodic in G Minor (Op. 79 No. 2) for piano by Brahms, a difficult piece both technically and in its interpretation was given a powerful and dramatic performance by P. D. Wilson, who was runner-up for the keyboard prize. After the "Clair de Lune" by Debussy was played by R. A. Howat, J. R. H. Midgley (viola) gave a flowing interpretation of A. Somervell's Autumn Song. The concert ended with two pieces Of jazz—Little Rock Getaway by Joe Sullivan, played by A. S. Bowie (Clarinet) and 8 to the bar played by 1J. L. Linsley, well known in the School for his interest in Jazz. The Adjudicators were Mr. F. Waine (Chairman), Mr. K. R. Pemberton and Mr. C. G. Sandercock. R.A.H. 35
On the 22nd and 23rd of May, the School put on a play in the Minster as its contribution to the cycle of history plays done in aid of the Minster Appeal Fund. The subject of the play was the saving of the Minster glass by the Fairfaxes after the battle of Marston Moor. From the actor's point of view it was the conclusion of many weeks of hard work : and, to most, a very satisfactory one. The first performance was partly marred by a lack of articulation and volume in the speeches: also, a technical hitch resulted in the cast having to fight against the 36
sounds of the workmen resuming work after their tea-break. The second performance came over much better. Many of the people acting in the play found a major difficulty in not making the whole episode sound like a series of disjointed facts; this was especially hard for the Parliamentarian representatives who could not be flamboyant of speech like the Royalists but had to be stern, upright people and consequently their speech tended to be dull and uninteresting. Five-hundred-year-old armour helped the actors a great deal in capturing the atmosphere of the play and also made many of them wonder at the apparently miniature size of the soldiers compared with the arms they had to wield. It was a great experience doing this play and all the participants in it, especially the IV formers are to be congratulated on their efforts. Special praise should go to Mr. Bolton for his seemingly endless flow of historical facts and his production of the play. Also to Mr. Cummin, our historical advisor. A.H.P. THE CHARACTERS THE ROYALIST SUPPORTERS WILLIAM CAVENDISH, MARQUIS OF NEWCASTLE—Commander
of the
Royalists in the North PRINCE RUPERT—Nephew of Charles I, Cavalry Commander SIR THOMAS GLEmHAm—Governor of York. SIR EDMUND COWPER—Lord Mayor of York SIR ROBERT BET—Alderman SIR ROGER JACQUES—Alderman
JOHN MYERS—Alderman BISHOP OF CARLISLE
THE PARLIAMENTARY SUPPORTERS LORD FERDINANDO FAIRFAX—General of the victorious Yorkshire Troops SIR THOMAS FAIRFAX—later Lord General of England. MAJOR FAIRFAX HENRY MONTAGUE, EARL OF MANCHESTER—Commander of the Midland
Troops ALEXANDER LESLIE, EARL OF LEvEN—Commander
of the Scottish Troops
COLONEL OLIVER CRomwELL—Commander of the Cavalry of the Eastern
Association SIR THOMAS WIDDINGrox—Recorder of York THOMAS HOYLE—later Lord Mayor of York
Soldiers and Citizens with differing views Those who have been involved in the production of the play: John Bavister, Richard Elsy, Michael Wheen, Peter Bleach, Richard HamiltonWilliams, Ian Blomfleld, Neil Bowen, Derek Brown, Stephen Harris, John 37
Craven, David Judson, Richard Hodgson, Derek Dempsey, Richard Houghton, Hereward Kaye, Michael Drucquer, Christopher Noble, Julian Les, Simon Ford, Andrew Powell, Anthony Lawrence, Philip Gooder, Richard Stansfield, Richard Oldham, David Grice, Ian Summers, Ian Raley, Brian Macartney, John Williamson, Derek Schofield, Timothy Young, John Sinden, Martin Bradley, Roger Stokes, Peter Bolton, Nicholas Brockbank, Robert Tulloch, John Bulcock, Peter Crossley, Neville Turton, Paul Nixon, Malcolm Dobson, Robin Walker.
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FEATURES THE CLASSICS Technology is in; the Classics are out; or are they? It is superflous perhaps even irreverent, to suggest that without the Greeks and their Roman successors, technology would be nowhere, not even in name. Is it wise to remove the base on which our Western civilization grew, which has given the West its lead over the rest of the world, and an influence it now often seems all too ready to disown? But nonetheless it is a truism to note that we are where we are because of our past, and we ignore it at our peril. All this seems remote from the problem under discussion—to learn Latin and Greek, or not? It is unfortunate that to an increasing number of boys the opportunity to learn Greek is denied. The language is not taught, for instance, in any school under the enlightened protection of the Hertfordshire County Council. These remarks are therefore largely limited to Latin, because Latin concerns more boys than Greek; but they apply equally well to both subjects. It is no bad thing that teachers of Latin have been forced to re-think seriously their aims, methods, and approaches. Timetable pressures in schools and university entry requirements have contributed to this necessity. Examination Boards have in some cases, but by no means all, taken note of these moves. The Nuffield Trust has endorsed a project in Cambridge. What does it amount to? Paradoxically the clock has been, in one way put back. Dr. Rouse at the Perse School in Cambridge some fifty years ago pioneered the Direct Method. The kernel of this method is now incorporated in the teaching programme published by the Nuffield Project. The systematic study of language methods since Rouse has improved on the material he collected, as he would have been the first to agree and approve. Our aim is now to teach boys to read Latin fluently and quickly Gone forever, thank goodness, is the grind of sentences to translate the grammar and syntax recently learned, such inspired thoughts as "The daughters of the queen love roses", to illustrate the first declension and conjugation. After 1969 translation into Latin is no longer required at the Ordinary Level examinations of the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. It is not compulsory now at Advanced Level, nor for Oxbridge scholarship examinations. Sic transit gloria. But it is no great loss. The corpus of Latin literature was rarely enriched by these efforts. The scope of examinations has been widened considerably to encourage the reading of texts, not in isolation, but in relation to their background and contemporaries with a critical eye. This is a step in the right direction. But there are dangers; that a boy will be encouraged to be superficial and expected to run before he can walk. In so doing, his knowledge of the language may be impaired. Let us read Latin, and more Latin, learn to appreciate what the Romans had to say as well as how they said it. The latter is still wonderfully important. No Penguin can match Virgil in his native tongue. 1984 is not all that far away. Let us hope it is not the prelude for a darker Age than that which tried in vain to destroy the Classics before, and failed. Laus Deo. P.G.C. 39
NEWS FROM STAFF "CO-ED" Two years ago I left St. Peter's, and I remember my three years there with pleasure and gratitude—though it may seem odd to some of you that people actually enjoy teaching, especially a lot of hard-boiled, largely northern stalwarts. I left for a co-educational boarding-school, which provoked sniggers from some, head-shaking incomprehension from others (after all, they've hardly established themselves in the mainstream of education, have they?), and perhaps an envying curiosity from a few. My School has now been established 75 years, and there are probably less than a dozen comparable places. Why is this? We certainly don't experience any shortage of demand, though there are some parents who consider this sort of thing alright for girls, but not for boys—and vice versa. Perhaps they're not "safe"? have "problems"? interefere with singleminded education? Certainly, they are more difficult to run, though not necessarily because they are co-educational. (There are usually less than a dozen steady couples out of 260 children.) But they are more a reflection of outside society, and so it is less easy to fabricate a neatly ordered schooly structure, in the way so many schools do. Added to which, the backgrounds of many of the pupils make them healthily intolerant of being foisted off with the more ridiculous aspects that schools, like other closed societies, tend to perpetrate. Now this is going to be no ruuning comparison which would be odious, and maybe seditious. Let's leave it that some of the more conclusive parts of the Public Schools Commissions have vindicated many of the things these schools have stood for for some decades. What it means for us is that there is no house system as it is traditionally understood : loyalties work between all boys and all girls (or "males and "females" as they rather revoltingly label themselves by custom), and, most importantly, between the two sexes. There is practically no hierarchy —seniority and so on (though one hopes there is increasing responsibility): dormitories are small, usually self-requested, and always of mixed ages; next term there will be no prefects, as the top year has asked for, and got—after much discussion—"collective responsibility"; and relations with the staff are often on a Christian-name basis (but there is nothing artificial about this). Then games cause less heartburn; they are just part of the whole range of activities, which include: work on the estate; plenty of art and pottery; workshop (one boy made a clavichord in ten weeks: I mention this as an example of some of the very fine work done there); choirs. and two orchestras (these happen to be particular strengths of the school by tradition); dances; drama, and a vast amount of reading and writing (again, helped by a truly fine library—some 26,000 books, and a place for everybody-but then, a really large library should be at the centre of every school, in my opinion). But this sort of range, all carried out to a high level, seems to me quite right and proper: in fact, the more extensively active and creative a society can be the better. And if some of the boys still have most of their friendships with other boys, they do also learn a proper friendship and respect for the other sex, without pedestals or a sort of apartheid ignorance; and
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if some of them do fall in love, there doesn't have to be anything furtive about it. Co-education can be creative without, contrary to popular superstition, having to be procreative too. The meeting of male and female approaches and sensibilities in the class-room is richer and more productive. And in English (which as any English teacher will tell you is the most important subject—and it is, because is promotes the synthesis of all that is most important and personal to the individual) it's possible to discuss Virginia Woolf, William Golding, or D. H. Lawrence, from more varied responses and levels, and therefore more meaningfully. Come to think of it, how could anyone seriously imagine that co-education amounts to little more than holding hands in the back row, pulsing away the moments till you can slope off behind some distant hedgerow? This is exactly the kind of immaturity it is designed to destroy. This seems to me the chief point: that you never for a moment think of the establishment as being "co-ed" when you are in it: it just seems natural, and it is other types which seem bizarre. No doubt is isn't the answer for everyone: there are, I suppose, born (or early-conditioned) bachelors and spinsters who would be happier elsewhere, and quite a number of people who happily survive whatever form of education they are processed through. But for a boarding-school it strikes me (and, incidentally, educational psychologists too) as much more whole. I should like to have been educated at my school. Tim Williams Tim Williams left the staff of St. Peter's in 1966 and is now a housemaster to seventy children at Bedales School, Hampshire.
SWIMMING In 1965 the new swimming pool was opened, a great improvement on the old one, both indoor and heated. We had two swimming matches, both were lost. Three years later, 1968, we had 11, 10 were won. The obvious statement is that swimming has gone from strength to strength. This is apparent from the fact that the swimming team is made up of full-time swimmers only and that all but two of the School records are held by boys who are still present at the School. It should be mentioned that these School records are all of extremely high standard, there being few schools who have better ones As well as our tremendous improvement in inter schools matches there has been a marked improvement in our performances in national schools relay competitions: Otter Club relay (freestyle) 1966-34th; 1967-20th; 1968-16th. This year we also entered the Bath Cup relay, a medley relay in which we came 12th on virtually no training. With some hard training things look very rosy for next year. We were fortunate enough this year to be hosts for the Northern Schools relays here we also put up some fine performances reaching the three finals we tried for. •
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This progress can only be explained by the facts that people have been allowed to do swimming full-time in Easter and Summer terms, hence the formation of a swimming group. This has slowly grown in size and now sports enough members for more than the required team, thus bringing in the essential elements of competition for places in the team. This question of whether people should do just one sport full-time is one which tends to cause a lot of argument. We will no doubt be accused of being biased, however, it does seem that the "minor sports", swimming among them, come off worst. This question of "major" or "minor" is decided by the authorities and one understands that major sports are the important ones, minor not so important. This seems to be slightly off beam as a sport is as important as a person makes it, thus as all members of teams do their best; their particular sport obviously seems as important to them as any other. Waterpolo is one of the things which has been re-introduced, several matches having been allowed in the evening as well as those on match days. Yet again a marked improvement in two teams is apparent. The School swimming sports, as last year, were both successful and entertaining even if they did interefere with both "0" and "A" levels. However, it has been suggested that next year the heats could be held before "0" and "A" levels start, preferably on one or maybe two allotted days and that the 'finals be held all on the same day, after the main examinations are over. Whatever happens next year, it is apparent from this year that there is a tremendous amount of swimming potential in the School. All that is needed is to spend more, very much more time in developing it by hard training. Start in the autumn term by building up strength, stamina and style, with distance swimming; Spring term, cutting down the distances and increasing the frequency, concentrating on arm, shoulder and leg strength and starting the season with a couple of easier matches. Then finally in the summer, training hard on intervals with a set time target. This we hope is the way to make our record read—swum 11, won 11.
K.M., K.J.S., A.C.M.
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SPORT CRICKET RETROSPECT The difficulties of School cricket in the ever-changing conditions of the summer term do not diminish; in fact there is little doubt that School cricket in general is experiencing a most uneasy time. The prevalent heavy demand for well prepared outside wickets in the month of April, (no longer initially May), is putting a serious strain on our resources, and there will undoubtedly come a time when all endeavours will be doomed to failure. Whether on a national footing on the one hand or on a School communal basis on the other, the ranks of those who support the game are for ever declining. Even those who have the natural talent and ability to play the game well, now tend to lack the patience and determination to practice and master the arts, techniques and intricacies of the game. Increasingly one is left with the impression that less and less importance is attached to inter-school rivalry and the cricket field, as more and more frequently the powers that be advocate afternoon matches only and a type of cricket which must inevitably be down-grading. Indeed the very nature of the summer term, looked at from the cricketing point of view, now has many trials and tribulations, with the pressure of exams mounting in mid-June (after having survived the doublesweatered experiences of May), and with thoughts of the summer holidays flooding into one's mind before mid-July. In spite of these vicissitudes, we have enjoyed another good season at St. Peter's, even if successes have been mainly confined to the 1st XI—a matter which can be a source of some concern for the future. One disaster, as last year, befell the 1st XI—the match gainst Bradford G.S., but on the credit side they had more success than usual against Club sides, notably The Forty Club and Craven Gentlemen C.C., not to mention a most creditable performance against an M.C.C. XI, even though they had to submit to defeat in the end. All in all 13 matches were played, 6 of which were won, 4 drawn and 3 lost. We were particularly sorry to have cancelled through bad weather the matches v. York C.C., Leeds G.S. and the new fixture v. Pocklingtan School. The mainstay of the batting largely rested in the capable hands of Joe Richardson, who in addition proved himself a most able captain both on and off the field, as well as a high-class wicket-keeper. In the summer holidays his merit was quickly recognised and he is to be heartily congratulated on being selected to play for the following teams :— The Rest v. Southern Schools, at Lords. Public School XI v. E.S.C.A. XI at Lords. M.C.C. Schools XI v. Combined Services, at Lords. Yorkshire S.S.C.A. v. Notts G.S.C.A. at St. Peter's. Yorkshire S. S. C. A. v. Derbyshire G.S.C.A. at St. Peter's. Captain of Yorkshire S.S.C.A. v. Cheshire G.S.C.A. (Away). Captain of Yorkshire Federation on a tour of Southern Counties. 43
Other individual successes, apart from a superb piece of bowling by John Dickinson against the Forty Club (8 for 29) which won for him a national award, were not so easily recognisable. Every member of the team, which remained unaltered (apart from temporary injury or indisposition) throughout the season, played his part. The best part of 100 wickets were well spread amongst the four leading bowlers, and every member of the team finished with a batting average of double figures—an unusual occurrence. Paul Zissler, to no-one's surprise, won the Fielding Cup. Each of the other three School teams seemed to enjoy their cricket but failed to gain a great measure of success. We do believe, however, there is quite a lot of talent in these younger teams which needs only time in which to mature. We have now experienced two successive years in the 1st XI without a youngster being "blooded" for the future. This policy has paid dividends in the past, and would be welcomed again in the future. The stars will always need to be one year ahead of their own age-group. Then no risk is involved. Diversification, or call it what you will, exposed some of its shortcomings. The 3rd XI failed to establish proper recognition and some nail-biting legislation had to be devised before a satisfactory solution could be found for eligibility to play in Senior House cricket teams. Even then there were some odd occurrences. The Grove, fitfully shall we say, won the Senior Competition, but only after an incredibly tight contest with Queen's in the semi-final The Junior Competition, noted perhaps this year for some trifling scores, was won by Manor who beat Grove in the final. Good luck to the Manor, but one was left in doubt whether either of these' two teams were worthy finalists. Finally, the Burton Cup, which still just manages to retain its identity, was won by the combined Rise/Temple team after a replay against the Grove/S. House league team. If we do appear to be struggling a bit at St. Peter's, our readers can rest assured that others are struggling much more. The maintenance of a high standard, with all its accompanying enjoyment is what we strive for for our cricket at St. Peter's, and we continue to get wonderful support from such men as George Curry, our mentor and guide, and Guy Johnston, our indefatigable groundsman.
2nd XI
1st XI f*J. C. Richardson (Capt.), 1966-67-68 *M. J. H. Fisher (Vice-Capt.), 1966-67-68 t *H. J. Gration, 1968
t*G. M. Watson, 1967-68
t*J.
E. Dickinson, 1966-67-68 *M. A. Cantrell, 1967-68 *P. V. Zissler, 1967-68 *R. F. Cawood, 1968 *J. L. Linsley, 1968 *D. J. Moss, 1968 *P. H. Blacklock, 1968
f—Cap.
*J. S. Place (Capt.) *A. G. Scott (Vice-Capt.) *C. G. Johnson *M. R. Stokes *K. Washington *P. Holmes *I. A. Blomfield *M. J. Ferguson P. A. Lockwood L. N. Thomson S. R. H. Astley *—Colours
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Senior Colts XI (Under i6)
Junior Colts XI (Under x5) Selected from: S. P. Coverdale (Capt.) N. Barnes D. M. Burrunston-Williams A. H. W. Cooper J. R. Drummond R. G. W. Hamshaw H. W. Houseman G. A. Hunt C. D. Johnson J. C. P. N. Lightowler C. R. Place P. H. Rivers S. R. Shackleton A. D. A. Smith P. R. Wilkinson R. T. S. Young
1 lJoint-
*A. S. Bowie D. Pollard Captains *I. Robinson *P. L. Hall *M. J. Jones R. F. Atkinson M. W. Bainbridge K. V. Cable J. W. Gillgrass M. G. B. Hepworth J. R. H. Midgley J. F. W. Swinden
J
*—Colours
SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI School Opponents
Ground
Result
Home Home Home Away Home Home
149 for 7 Won Cancelled 38 Lost 203 for 9 Drawn (dec.) 213 Won 98 for 4 Drawn
Away Home Away Home
Won Won Drawn Lost
Leeds G.S. Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. Bootham School
Away Home Away
8th July 10th July
... Pocklington School Craven Gentlemen C.C. ...
Home Home
12th July
Old Peterites
Home
Cancelled 80 for 8 140 Drawn 136 204 for 9 Won (dec.) Cancelled 133 183 for 9 Won (dec.) 132 for 8 150 for 9 Lost (dec.) (dec.) 153 for 9 123 (dec.)
Date
Opponents
4th May 8th May 15th May I8th May
Clifton C.C. York C.C. Bradford G.S. Worksop College
22nd May 25th May
Durham School ... Giggleswick School
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1st June 12th June 15th June 19th June
Sedbergh School The Forty Club ... Ampleforth College M.C.C.
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22nd June 29th June 6th July
13th July 'r
133 for 6 68 for 2 123 for 7 198
145 for 6 39 for 2 112 for 7 138 205 for 8 (dec.) 132 67 176 247 for 5 (dec.)
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Played 13, Won 6, Drawn 4, Lost 3.
2nd XI Date
Ground
Opponents
Result
School Opponents
66 for 8 129 for 4 120 for 9 62 (dec.) 133 for 9 72 for 9 (dec.) 134 for 4 83 for 6 (dec.) 176 for 2 129 for 6 (dec.)
18th May 22nd May
Worksbp College Durham School ...
Away... Drawn Lost Away
25th May
Giggleswick School
Away
Drawn
8th June
Pocklington School
Home
Drawn
15th June
Ampleforth College
Home
Drawn
Leeds G.S. Bootham School
Home Home
Cancelled 134 for 6 Won (dec.)
22nd June 6th July
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Under 16 Colts XI Date
Ground
Result
Scarborough College Worksop College ... Durham School Giggleswick School
Home Home Home Away
Lost Drawn Drawn Drawn
Opponents
School
1st June
Manchester Boys XI
Home
Lost
60 93 66 for 9 29 for 0 (rain) 77
15th June
Ampleforth College
Home
Drawn
51 for 5
22nd June 29th June
Bradford G.S. Ashville College
Away Away
Lost Won
21 65 for 6
15th May 18th May 22nd May 25th May
... ...
Opponents 64 for 7 76 for 8 85 43 138 for 8 (dec.) 102 for 7 (dec.) 30 63
Under 15 Colts XI Ground
Result
18th May 22nd May
Worksop College Durham School ...
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Home Away
Lost Drawn
5th June 15th June 22nd June 26th June 29th June
Bootham School Ampleforth College ... Leeds G.S. Bootham School Ashville College ...
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Away Away Home Home Away
Lost Lost Cancelled Won Drawn
Home
Drawn
Date
6th July
Opponents
Pocklington School
School 28 49 for 4 63 84 23 for 2 101 for 9 (dec.) 51 for 4
Opponents 101 for 7 78 for 9 (dec.) 65 for 6 86 for 7 21 94 for 9 78
Senior House Matches 1st Round
Grove 161 for 0 beat School House 44 Manor 140 for 5 beat Rise 139 Queen's 69 beat Temple 64
Semi-finals
Grove 98 for 9 beat Queen's 95 Dronfield 85 beat Manor 84
Final
Grove 154 for 6 beat Dronfield 55
1st Round
Grove 28 for 2 beat School House 24 Manor 97 beat Dronfield 85 Queen's 201 for 6 beat Temple 144
Semi-finals
Manor 131 for 5 beat Rise 29 Grove 55 for 6 beat Queen's 51
Final
Manor 61 beat Grove 33
Junior House Matches
1st XI AVERAGES J. C. Richardson ... J. L. Linsley ... R. F. Cawood ... ••• M. A. Cantrell ... G. M. Watson ... P. V. Zissler J. E. Dickinson • •• ... H. J. Gration P. H. Blacklock ... M. J. H. Fisher ... D. J. Moss •" Also batted: J.
Batting Highest Times No. of Innings Runs not out innings 67 373 4 13 41 226 1 12 50• 162 3 11 47 4 77 8 43 204 1 14 23 108 8 1 25 2 137 11 46 1 169 13 35* 79 5 11 ••• 28 135 1 ... 13 45 123 0 11 ••• • Denotes "not out" S. Place 10; P. Holmes 6.
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Average 41.44 20.54 20.25 19.25 15.69 15.42 15.22 14.08 13.16 11.25 11.18
Bowling Overs
H. J. Gration M. J. H. Fisher J. E. Dickinson G. M. Watson M. A. Cantrell P. H. Blacklock
Bowling Average
Wickets
Runs
Maidens
12.95 13.50 14.53 15.57 18.00 45.50
20 259 48 136.5 28 378 31 135.1 28 407 57 173 19 296 53 130 9 162 18 64 4 182 16 69 Also bowled: J. C. Richardson 1-4-0-1-2.
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Bowling ST. PETER'S v. CLIFTON C.C. Played at home on 4th May. Result : Won by 10 wickets. Clifton C.C. 44 (J. E. Dickinson 4 for 18). St. Peter's 45 for 0 (G. M. Watson 36 not out). This match lasted little more than two hours, and certainly did not provide the School the match practice it needed. ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played at home on Wednesday, 15th May. Result: Lost by 8 wickets. ST.PETER'S G. M. Watson, ct. Sykes, b. Driver H. J. Oration, b. Moulds M. J. H. Fisher, ct. Bates, b. Moulds J. C. Richardson, I.b.w., b. Driver J. E. Dickinson, ct. Simonett, b. Smith D. J. Moss, ct. Bates, b. Moulds ... J. L. Linsley, b. Driver R. F. Cawood, ct. Bates, b. Smith... P. V. Zissler, ct. Petrie, b. Smith M. A. Cantrell, ct. Cawthra, b. Smith P. H. Blacklock, not out Extras
5
7
7
21
Total, for 2 wkts
...38
Total, for 10 wkts Fall of wickets 4 1 2 3
BRADFORD:G.S. B. G. Ash, b. Cration R. D. Bates, not out ••• ••• R. Cawthra, hit wicket, b. Watson P. S. Sykes, not out "• "' A. P. Smith K. Hainsworth A. H. Simonett did not bat R. S. Greaves J. G. Driver J. Petrie D. M. Moulds Extras
4 1 6 0 10 1 2 2 9 0 0
5
6
7
8
9
21
22
25
31
35
... ...
22 10
...
39
Fall of wickets 1 2
3-
35
Bowling Analysis
D. Moulds J. G. Driver A. P. Smith
BRADFORD G.S. 0. M. W. 12 6 13 10 5 3 9.2 4 4
ST. PETER'S
0.
R. Av. 14 4.66 13 4.33 9 2.25
J. E. Dickinson H. J. Gration G. M. Watson
7
9
5.1
M. W. R. 4 3 2
0 1 1
13 11 9
Av 11.00 9.00
For the second year in succession, we were made to bite the dust at the hands of Bradford G.S. Being desperately short of practice of all sorts is common to all cricketers in a May as fickle as this one, so it can be offered as no excuse. In truth it was the old, old story that if the ball doesn't come onto the bat we are always vulnerable. 47
In spite of winning the toss and batting first, our innings faltered from the start and never recovered. Bradford found the wicket admirably similar to their own at home, and exploited it with devastating effect. By comparison our own bowling lacked the bite and the steadiness to prove disconcerting, and Bradford coasted comfortably to a well-deserved 8 wicket victory. No honours to anyone for this performance.
ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 18th May. Result : Drawn. ST. PETER'S G. M. Watson, I.b.w. b. Corlett ... ... 9 H. J. Gration, b. Corlett ... ... 42 M. J. H. Fisher, ct Baldock, b. Corlett ... 18 J. C. Richardson, ct. Anderson, b. Baldock 23 J. E. Dickinson, b. Jones ... 8 J. L. Linsley, ct. Taylor, b. Corlett ... 41 D. J. Moss, ct. Taylor, b. Anderson ... 9 R. F. Cawood, not out ... 31 P.V. Zissler, ct. C. Anderson, b. Taylor ... I M. A. Cantrell, b. Taylor ... ... 3 P. H. Blacklock, not out ... 13 Extras •.• 5
WORKSOP D. J. Kay, ct. Cawood, b. Fisher ... C. J. D. Anderson, run out ... L. 0. Taylor, ct. Cawood, b. Fisher S. C. Corlett, ct. Watson, b. Fisher R. G. McLaverty, b. Fisher P. A. S. Jones, b. Fisher ... I. H. Akroyd, ct. and b. Watson ... J. W. Payne, not out C. A. R. Baldock, not out D. W. L. Anderson }di d not bat J. D. Wain, Extras
Total, for 9 wkts dec. 203
...
Total, for 7 wkts.
Fall of wickets.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14 46 85 93 107 134 161 162 170
I1 22 27 40 47 62 68
Bowling Analysis WORKSOP COLLEGE P. A. S. Jones J. D. Wain S. C. Corlett C. A. R. Baldock D. W. L. Anderson L. 0. Taylor
12 3 33 14 5 6
... 112
Fall of wickets.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0.
12 5 5 10 13 13 4 8 39
M. 4 I 4 2 0 0
W. I 0 4 I 1 2
R.
ST. PETER'S
Av.
0.
14 14.00 6— 86 21.50 54 54.00 19 19.00 19 9.50
J. E. Dickinson H. J. Gration M. J. H. Fisher M. A. Cantrell P. H. Blacklock G. M. Watson
6 6 25 8 4 12
M. 1 1 11 4 0 6
W.
R.
0 0
12 10 43 19 8 17
0 0 1
5
Av. 8.60 17.00
On a perfect playing wicket, but slow outfield, runs were never easy to acquire against Worksop's steady bowling, but Gration (42) was the sheet anchor of the innings, which only broke loose when Linsley (41) stepped up the tempo. A last wicket unbroken partnership- between Cawood (31) and Blacklock (13) assured the success of the innings, in which six players scored double figures. The Worksop innings strangely lacked purpose and design, and had the School's bowling been more penetrative a close finish might have followed. With the score at 70 for 7 a vital catch was dropped and Worksop were let off the hook. Thus encouraged they played out the final half hour comparatively free of danger, and Fisher finished with the flattering bowling average of 5 for 43.
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ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Wednesday, 22nd May. Result: Won by 75 runs. ST. PETER'S G. M. Waston, u. reser H. J. Gration, b. Moffatt M. '1. Fisher, ct. Croadsell, b. Collard J. C. Richardson, st. Croadsell, b. Fraser J. E. Dickinson, ct. Grant. b. Collard .•• J. L. Linsley, b. Moffatt D. J. Moss, ct. Grant, b. Fraser ... ••• R. F. Cawood, b. Fraser ... ••. P. V. Zissler, ct. Ward, b. Hay ... ••• P. H. Blacklock, not out M. A. Cantrell, b. Ward Extras Total for 10 wkts. Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 7
7
M. Fraser J. D. Moffatt S. Collard 3. E. Mearns K. Hay M. F. A. Ward
11
51
5 73
6
7
8
DURHAM N. Brown, ct. Richardson, b. Gration J. H. Croadsell, ct. Watson, b. Dickinson ... M. F. A. Ward, not out ... I. Simpson, ct. Gration, b. Dickinson ... P. A. Laurie, b. Blacklock A. B. Grant, b. Fisher ... J. E. Mearns, ct Linsley, b. Fisher ... M. Fraser, ct. Zissler, b. Fisher ... 1. D. Moffatt, ct. Gration, b. Cantrell ... K. Hay, ct. Cantrell, Fisher S. Collard, run out Extras ...
5 1
28 2 19 23 21 7 11 35 47 14 213
Total, for 10 wkts. Fall of wickets. 1 2 3 4 5
9
94 109 118 124
15
29
29
44
73
6
7
8
2 20 49 0
11 18 17 19 0 0
138 9
95 125 127 127 138
Bowling Analysis DURHAM SCHOOL ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. R. Av. 0. M. W. 18 5 4 38 9.5 J. E. Dickinson 9 5 2 10 2 2 34 17 H. J. Gration 8.1 2 1 8 1 2 35 17.5 P. H. Blacklock 4 1 1 17 5 0 46 — M. J. H. Fisher 17 1 4 12 4 1 32 32 G. M. Watson 6 1 0 2.1 0 1 14 14 M. A. Cantrell 17 2 1
R. 21 23 5 58 13 17
Av. 10.5 23 5 14.5 17
With the loss of 3 wickets for 11 runs, our innings took some time to take shape, in fact it was only rescued from the doldrums by a very good 10th wicket partnership of 89 runs between Cantrell and Blacklock. This partnership undoubtedly produced some of the best batting of the match, and went a long way towards establishing a winning position. With Gration taking 2 very good catches, Durham were always struggling, but our bowling looked far from impressive. The Durham captain made a brave 49 not out, but eventually ran out of partners when Zissler from cover point brought off another run out to dismiss their last man and for us to be able to claim victory by 75 runs. ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 25th May. Result: Drawn. GIGGLESWICK M. Hemmingway, ct. Zissler, b. Fisher M. Williams, ct. Zissler, b. Fisher G. Wilcock, not out ... A. Twisleton, st. Richardson, b. Fisher J. Kilburn, b. Dickinson ... N. Baldwin, ct. Watson, b. Dickinson W. Andrews, ct. Gration, b. Dickinson M. Jones, run out J. Bates, run out S. Ualph, not out P. Fox, did not bat Extras
... ... ... ...
45
62
5
6
7
i
I
13
Total for 8 wkts. dec. Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4
ST. PETER'S G. M. Watson, Cl. Ralph, b. Bates ... H. J. Gration, run out M. J. H. Fisher, ct. Kilburn, b. Bates J. C. Richardson, not out . J. E. Dickinson, b. Jones ... J. L. Linsley not out G. J. Moss R. F. Cawood P. V. Zissler c did. not bat P. H. Blacklock M. A. Cantrell J Extras
29 28 52 9 65 2 0 4 2
205
Total, for 4 wkts. Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4
8
74 171 183 185 190 204
11
49
33
44
81
• •• ••• •••
•••
15 7 20 26 18 9
98
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Bowling Analysis
J. E. Dickinson H. J. Gration G. M. Watson M. J. H. Fisher P. H. Blacklock
ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. 3 3 21 4 0 0 0 15 5 11 3 3 0 12 I
GIGGLESWICK 0. M. W. R. 2 37 17 4 J. Bates 48 1 1 18 M. Jone 0 0 10 2 S. Ralph
R. Av. 66 22.00 16 — 35 — 40 13.33 35 —
Av. 18.50 48.00 —
As soon as Giggleswick resumed batting after tea, this match lost all sense and purpose. Only good fielding and good captaincy contained the Giggleswick batting, the best seen for many years, but the decision to resume batting after tea and extend the innings to 2 hours 55 minutes was sheer lunacy. Left with 105 minutes of batting time, we were left with an unacceptable challenge, especially since the Giggleswick opening bowlers bowled unchanged for all but two overs. We bowled 63 overs, Giggleswick 37 overs. Rain fell when stumps were drawn at 7-00 p.m. The onset of earlier rain would have been a merciful relief. So much for an "afternoon-only" inter-school match of cricket. ST. PETER'S v. SEDBERGH Played away on Saturday, 1st June. Result: Won by 4 wickets. SEDBERGH 10 S. C. Walford, 1.b.w. b. Gration 5 A. N. Mitchell, ct. Moss, b. Gration 11 M. F. Cockroft, b. Watson 5 S. H. M. Adams, 1.b.w., b. Watson 0 P. Dunn, b. Watson ... 20 C. J. Steel, b. Watson 57 R. M. Smyth, ct. Cawood, b. Fisher ... 2 A. B. Wylie, b. Gration 12 J. K. Putt, st. Richardson, b. Dickinson 0 R. A. Bruce-Lockhart, not out •-• 3 R. D. Cockroft, b. Fisher 7 Extras ... Total, for 10 wkts.
ST. PETER'S G. M. Watson, b. Watford H. J. Gration, b. Walford M..1. H. Fisher, b. Walford J. C. Richardson, not out P. H. Blacklock, ct. Putt, b. Lockhart J. L. Linsley, b. Walford D. J. Moss, b. Walford ... R. F. Cawood, not out J. E. Dickinson did not bat P. V. Zissler M. A. Cantrell Extras ... Total, for 6 wkts.
132
Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Fall of wickets I 2 3 4 5 6
12 17 31 31 32 73 86 118129
43 48 49 60 71 87
••• ••• •••
••• ••• •••
27 17 2 49 4 7 9 14
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Bowling Analysis
J. E. Dickinson H. J. Gration P. H. Blacklock G. M. Watson M. A. Cantrell M. J. H. Fisher
SEDBERGH 0. M. W. 14 0 0 C. J. Steel 1 R. A. B-Lockhart 19.3 6 0 0 M. F. Cockroft 2 5 15 1 S. C. Walford
ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. R. Av. 17 9 1 19 19.00 16 8 3 27 9.00 — 10 4 0 21 10 4 4 20 5.00 5 1 0 21 2 17 8.5 0 8.1 3
R. 34 48 7 40
Av. 48.00 — 8.00
As good a game as the Giggleswick one was poor. A glorious day in delightful surrounds. Sedbergh won the toss and elected to bat. Good opening bowling by Gration and Dickinson pinned Sedbergh down. Gration effected the breakthrough which was quickly followed up by Watson capturing three quick wickets. Sedburgh now 32 for 5 were 50
in real trouble but staged a good recovery. The School's fielding had been good and Richardson's wicket-keeping impressive. A brisk opening partner-Ship by Watson and Gration gave us a good start, but we then ran into real trouble. From 43 for 1 the score slumped to 87 for 6 with little less than 1 hour left to play. At this stage Richardson took complete command and played a magnificent captain's innings, with Cawood as his partner. A thoroughly good match. Ridhardson's fine innings being the deciding factor against the equally good bowling of S. C. Walford. Two worthy captains in opposition. ST. PETER'S v. XL CLUB Played at home on 12th June. Result: Won by 8 wickets. XL Club 67 (F. Melling 27, J. E. Dickinson 8 for 29). St. Peter's 68 for 2 (J. C. Richardson 32 not out). This was a real turn up for the book. A fine bowling performance by Dickinson, career best, which won for him a national award for the best schoolboy bowling performance of the week. ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played away on 15th June. Result Drawn. :
AMPLEFORTH P. Shepherd, ct. Linsley, b. Watson M. Grieve, b. Fisher .. J. Tufnell, ct. Richardson, b. Blacklock M. Whitehead, 1.b.w. b. Gration H. Colville, b. Gration P. Stilliard, ct. Watson, b. Fisher W. Reichwald. 1.b.w. b. Fisher ... C. Madden, ct. Linsley, b. Cantrell N. Morrison, ct. Fisher, b. Dickinson D. Callighan, not out P. Nevi11, st. Richardson, b. Fisher Extras
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••• ••• ••• •• •
ST.IPETER'S G. M. Watson, ct. Stilliard, b. Madden ... H. J. Gration, b. Reichwald M. J. H. Fisher, b. Madden ... J. C. Richardson, not out J. L. Linsley, b. Reichwald P. H. Blacklock, ct. Callighan, b. Stilliard D. J. Moss, b. Reichwald R. F. Cawood, b. Stilliard J. E. Dickinson, not out ... M. A. Cantrell }did notibat P. Holmes
10 26 5 32 18 53 9 4 4 2 0 13
Extras
Total, for 10 wkts 176 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4
Total, for 7 wkts
5 6 7 8 9
Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
24 35 63 98 111 139 166 169 175
14 26 103 103 108 109 122
9 46 5 52 0 0 0 4
7 123
Bowling Analysis J. E. Dickinson H. J. Gration G. M. Watson P. H. Blacklock M. J. Fisher M. A. Cantrell
St. PETER'S 0. M. W. R. Av. 26 26.00 12 9 2 27 13.50 12 6 1 22 22.00 1 20 20.00 6 1 19.4 0 4 51 12.75 5 0 1 17 17.00
AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 0. M. W. R. Av. C. Madden 11 2 2 30 15.00 P. Nevill 6 0 0 27 P. Stilliard 16 6 2 45 22.50 P. Callighan 5 4 0 4 W. Reichwald 7 1 3 10 3.30
Neither on an over basis (Ampleforth 77.4, St Peter's 45) nor on a time basis (Ampleforth 3 hours 40 minutes, St. Peter's 2 hours 10 minutes) did we get a very square deal, but this was largely occasioned by Ampleforth's very cautious early order batting, and some very steady bowling by our first four medium paced bowlers. 51
It was not until 4-0 p.m. that we took strike. A very useful 3rd wicket partnership between Gration and Richardson gave us a fleeting glimmer of hope, but thereupon we promptly lost four wickets for little more than the same number of runs and our fondest dreams had vanished. It was finally the turn of Ampleforth to crowd in on the bat, but their efforts were equally unavailing. ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on 19th June. Result: Lost by 19 runs. M.C.C. 217 for 5 dec. (F. M. Westcott 102, R. H. Umber 46 not out). St. Peter's 198 (J. C. Richardson 67, D. J. Moss 45, J. D. S. Hay 3 for 26, C. Dean 3 for 26). F. M. Westcott's century contained five sixes and 11 fours. The School after being 34 for 4 staged a very good recovery, and the tail wagged vigorously. No complaint with 400-plus runs on the day. ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN Played at home on 29th June. Result: Drawn. St. Peter's 140 (J. C. Richardson 47, C. R. McAndrew 7 for 29). Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 80 for 8 (J. Goad 27 not out, H. J. Gration 4 for 12). Visitors hung on like grim death after being 43 for 7 wickets. ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played away on 6th July. Result: Won by 68 runs. ST. PETER'S G. M. Watson, b. Hardie ... J. S. Place, b. Hardie J. C. Richardson, ct. Cross, b. Haufe M. J. H. Fisher, b. Hardie ... ... J. Linsley, ct. Cross, b. Wright ... D. J. Moss, b. Walker R. F. Cawood, ct. Walker, b. Wright J. Dickinson, ct Rook, b. Wright P. V. Zissler, b. Waller .. P. H. Blacklock, not out ... H. A. Cantrell, not out Extras
43 10 39 24 36 1 16 7 20 4 6
8
BOOTHAM R. K. Waller, b. Dickinson C. Maufe, ct. Zissler, b. Dickinson ... .. G. Graveson, b. Fisher T. N. Walker, ct. Moss, b. Fisher J. V. Cross, ct. Cawood, b. Cantrell A. M. Wright, run out ... R. Rook, ct. Zissler, b. Fisher J. K. Colenso, ct Linsley, b. Watson M. Tait, not out ... N. G. Birch, st. Place, b. Richardson R. A. Hardie, 1.b.w. b. Richardson Extras
5
6
7
8
8
0 3
Total, for 10 wkts. 136
Total, for 9 wkts. dec. 204 Fall of wickets 3 4 2 1
5 23 53 4 4 21 6 6
Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4
9
5
6
7
8
9
7 19 48 81 90 92 110 123 136 29 92 106 123 147 177 185 190 194 Bowling Analysis ST.PETER'S BOOTHAM Av. O. M. W. R. O. M. W. R. Av. 2 13 5 27 J. E. Dickinson 13.5 3 58 19.3 3 10 R. A. Hardie 6 0 0 27 P. H. Blacklock 1 39 3.8 4 13 T. N. Walker 17 4 3 54 18.0 M. J. H. Fisher 8.3 1 3 25 8 A. M. Wright 9 7 1 6 6 G. M. Watson 0 0 30 — 10 M. Tait 9 3 1 18 18 M. A. Cantrell 0 0 11 2 J. Colenso 2 J. C. Richardson 1.6 0 0.5 33 1 33 — 0 8 C. Maufe 0 0 1 1 R. K. Walker
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This match, a local derby, was won convincingly by the School, who, batting first, capitalized upon a solid foundation laid by the openers and a second wicket partnership of 63 by Watson (43), and Richardson (39). The bowlers gave the School's batsmen little trouble and the wickets came as a result of rash batting rather than good bowling. 204 for 9 declared left Bootham with a perfectly possible scoring rate, but Dickinson claimed the openers by dismissing them cheaply. Walker (Bootham number 4 batsman) made a good 53, but his was the only innings which threatened the School's victory. With about half an hour to go, Richardson forsook the gloves and took up the unfamiliar role of bowler and proceeded to remove the last two batsmen for only one run. A good game well won. ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on 10 July. Result: Won by 50 runs. St. Peter's 183 for 9 dec. (R. F. Cawood 50 not out, C. W. Gough 3 for 15, T. Aldridge 3 for 44). Craven Gentlemen C.C. 133 (P. Mason 45, M. J. H. Fisher 4 for 16, J. E. Dickinson 4 for 31). A very good recovery by the School after being put in to bat, with Cawood making a maiden half-century (encouraging thought for the future). Some more good opening bowling by Dickinson and a surprising collapse by Craven Gentlemen. ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played at home on 12th and 13th July. Result: Lost by 48 runs. ST. PETER'S R. F. Cawood, l.b.w. b. Crossley ... H. J. Oration, b. Gough ... .. J. C. Richardson, ct. Alderson, b. Gough M. J. H. Fisher, ct Eatough, b. Crossley ... G. M. Watson, b. Rawlings ... J. L. Linsley, b. Fulbrook D. J. Moss, ct Morris, b. Fulbrook J. E. Dickinson, not out ... P. V. Zissler, ct. Pickersgill, b. Fulbrook P. H. Blacklock, not out ... M. A. Cantrell, did not bat
OLD PETERITES 2 J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Cawood, b. Oration D. M. Rawlings, ct. Richardson, b. Blacklock 43 J. A. Eatough, ct Sub. b. Oration 35 N. G. A. Morris, ct. and b. Watson G. W. A. R. Alderson, ct. Richardson, ... .. ... ... 14 b. Gration ... 2 R. D. Harding, ct Zissler, b. Watson 0 ... K. M. Ratcliff. ct. Fisher, b. Watson 12 W. R. Pikersgill, ct Blacklock, b. Oration 32 ... ... M. P. Crossley, b. Oration 1 ... E. Fulbrook, not out C. W. Gough, did not bat 9 Extras
3
17
65
5
6
7
8
2
Extras Total, for 9 wkts, dec.
Total, for 9 wkts, dec. 150 Fall of wickets 4 1 2 3
24 14 2 15 4 29 2 16 17 7
Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4
9
38
92 100 104 104 131 150
40
47
57
5
6
75
85
7
132
8
94 116
Bowling Analysis
J. E. Dickinson H. J. Oration P. H. Blacklock G. M. Watson
ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. R. 14 2 0 58 16.4 7 5 35 7 2 1 25 3 3 23 10
OLD PETERITES 0. M. W. 2 0 W. R. Pickersgill 8 2 0 C. W. Gough 15 2 2 M. Crossley 14 1 D. M. Rawlings 1 0 F. Fulbrook 8 3 3
Av. — 7 25 7.6
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R. 21 21 3o 3 24
Av. 18 3 8
OLD PETERITES J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Richardson, b. Cantrell ... E. Fulbrook, ct Richardson, b. Gration ... ... D. M. Rawlings, b. Dickinson J. A. Eatought, b. Dickinson ... N. G. A. Morris, ct. Cawood, b. Fisher ... G. W. A. R. Alderson, run out ... ... K. M. Ratcliff, ct. Zissler, b. Cantrell ... R. D. Harding, ct. Richardson, b. Cantrell W. R. Pickersgill, not out M. P. Crossley, st. Richardson, b. Fisher C. W. Gough, did not bat Extras
ST. PETER'S G. M. Watson, b. Fulbrook R. F. Cawood, ct. Shouksmith, b. Clough J. E. Dickinson, b. Gough ... J. E. Richardson, ct. Eatough, b. Fulbrook M. J. H. Fisher, ct. Ratcliff, b. Fulbrook J. L. Linsley, ct. Alderson, b. Crossley ... D. J. Moss, ct. Rawlings, b. Morris H. J. Gration, ct Alderson, b. Morris ... P. V. Zissler, not out P. H. Blacklock, ct. Eatough, b. Crossley M. A. Cantreel, ct. and b. Eatough
43 2
1
0 1 26 19 18
1 10
Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 2
3
3
14
5 82
6
7
8
Fall fo wickets 1 2 3 4
9
89 104 131 153
3
13
30
46
5
6
7
51
81
92
15 9 6 4
Extras Total, for 10 wkts
Total for 9 wkts. dec. 153
18 0 6 20 5 24 15
123
8
9
92 109
Bowling Analysis
J. E. Dickinson H. J. Gration M. J. H. Fisher P. H. Blacklock M. A. Cantrell G. M. Watson
ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. 15 8 2 11 2 1 21.3 4 2 6 4 0 3 14 4 2 1 0
R. 20
17 b3 7 23 13
OLD PETERITES 0. M. W. R. C. W. Gough 9 3 2 14 W. R. Pickersgill 4 1 0 16 M. P. Crossley 15 5 2 28 E. D. Fulbrook 6 I 3 14 N. G. A. Morris 7 I 2 42 J. A. Eatough 2.3 1 1 5
Av. 10 17 31.5 — 7.6 —
Av. 7 14 4.6 21 5
Clearly sensing that to achieve a result in this somewhat artificial match, it was necessary to get the Old Boys in to bat a second time for an hour at the end of the first day. Richardson declared the School innings closed 18 runs in arrears, and thereby seemed to have achieved the object in mind, by capturing four cheap Wickets before stumps were drawn at 7-0 p.m. This however transpired to be the limit of the School's success. On the second day the third declaration duly came after a bright knock by Bill Pickersgill, and the School were left with the tantalising task of scoring 172 runs in 128 minutes. A topsy-turvy opening batting order made their task none the easier, and with eight catches offered and accepted by the Old Boys, the entertainment value was spun out until five minutes from time with the Old Boys ending up as deservedly winners by 48 runs.
BOAT CLUB The arrival of the new sectional Shell VIII, together with its trailer and the new mini-bus, has transformed our rowing calendar. We can now row in our own boat in the Schools Head of the River at Putney in March, and we have at last succeeded in entering an VIII for the Princess Elizabeth Cup at Henley. These two events present a huge stimulus to training in each rowing term, and they can now be supported by Junior-Senior VIIIs events at Nottingham, York and Leeds, as well as by inter-school races. This year the greater part of the season was spent in IVs, for unfortunately the new boat was to be ready only towards the end of May. The 1st IV settled straight away and rowed well in the Schools IVs at York and in the Junior-Senior IVs at Tyne. The 2nd IV was slow to settle, but
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developed well and did much to reduce •the 1st IVs advantage. At this point the new Shell VIII arrived, and the crew trained as an VIII for the remainder of the season. Though the boat proved excellent and the crew achieved a fair speed (the Diving Board record was soon broken), the two IVs never completely blended together as an VIII. The 2nd IV could not achieve the control and smoothness of the 1st IV, though they excelled in power. York and Leeds Regattas provided plenty of racing in Senior and Junior-Senior VIIIs, and the crew set off for Henley confident they could last the distance, but conscious that they had yet to coax more speed out of the Shell VIII. Henley exceeded all expectations the sense of the great occasion, the quiet efficiency perfected by generations, the calm of the enclosures punctuated by tasteful applause, the rain, all was impressive. The course is long and straight, so long and so straight that, seen from the start, Henley Church seems to nestle below the horizon. The course is also uphill. Conditions for our race against Bedford School were good, and we were level off the start. After a minute, however, they had half a length lead, and a length and a half after two minutes. Our main effort was made in the third quarter of the course, and we made some impression, but from the mile post, Bedford kept us at bay without difficulty. The result was undoubtedly disappointing, but a first appearance at Henley is an ordeal which the School has now undergone, and we have been most grateful for this opportunity. We hope to enter whenever our standard of rowing and the dates of the Regatta permit, and with our training geared to Henley from January, we shall find the experience we have gained this year invaluable. :
Henley, 1968.
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The lower School crews had fair seasons, the 4th IV and the Colts VIII being good this year. The 3rd IV had the misfortune to meet fast crews in their first two races, and so lacked the hard Regatta training so necessary early in the season. The Triangular Match showed however that at their level these crews could hold their own against other schools. A few personalities stand out this season. Firstly we welcome Mr. Owen who has come to repair and maintain equipment in the Boat-house. We already appreciate his good humour and the skill with which he has tackled the task. Peter Summers has been exceptional as Captain of Boats, head and shoulders above other members of the 1st VIII, and he should do well on the Cam. At Henley, John Carlile was a masterly spare-man and cook : chosen for his oarsmanship, he showed an unerring eye for a joint of beef, both at the butcher's and at table and his unshakable humour was a feature of the establishment; and Lewis McKeon, who strove against hunger and plague with the fresh energy which won the States the MiddleWest, made three huge and highly commended cakes, the envy of some of our authoritative guests. And, finally, Mr. Dixon has left the Ouse for the St. Lawrence with our thanks and good wishes. We shall all miss his vociferous encouragement on the towpath, directed at crews and coaches alike. D.S.M.
RESULTS 4th May. YORK SPRING REGATTA. Schools IVs ist IV beat St. Joseph's College R.C. and Archbishop Holgates' G.S.B.C. lost to George Watson's College B.C. in final. Novice IVs 2nd IV lost to Chester City G.S.B.C. 3rd IV lost to Nottingham Britannia B.C. 4th IV beat Manchester University B.C. lost to Rutherford College B.C. 1 1th May. TYNE REGATTA Junior-Senior IVs 1st IV beat Hexham and lost to Bede College. lost to York City and Cambois in repechage semi-final.
Novice IVs 2nd IV beat Hexham and St. Cuthbert's. lost to St. Joseph's College R.C. 3rd IV lost to Lithsdale R.C. Schools IVs 4th IV beat St. Mungo's Academy and Durham School. lost to St. Joseph's College R.C. in final.
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22nd May. TRIANGULAR MATCH VERSUS DURHAM SCHOOL AND LANCASTER R.G.S. at Durham. St. Peter's School, 7 points; Durham School, 7 points; Lancaster R.G.S., i point ist VIII beat Lancaster R.G.S. by length. lost to Durham School by r lengths 3rd IV beat Lancaster R.G.S. by a- lengths. beat Durham School by I lengths. 4th IV beat Durham School by 2 lengths beat Lancaster R.G.S. by a distance Colts Colts 1st IV beat Lancaster R.G.S. by a canvas. lost to Durham School by 2 lengths. Colts 2nd IV lost to Durham School by 2 lengths. beat Lancaster R.G.S. by a lengths. 8th June. LANCASTER COLTS REGATTA. Colts VIII beat Merchant Taylors School, Crosby. lost to Priory School in the Final. 19th June DURHAM REGATTA. Novice IVs 3rd IV beat St. John's College, York. lost to Newcastle University. 4th IV beat Hull University, St. John's College and Lancaster University to win the Lady Herschel Plate. Schools IVs 5th IV beat Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. beat Durham School. lost to Consett G.S. AIV. 22nd June. YORK REGATTA. Senior VIIIs ist VIII lost to Tyne A.R.C. Junior-Senior VIIIs 1st VIII beat University of Bradford R.C. lost to Bradford G.S.B.C. in final. Novice IVs 3rd IV lost to Hull University B.C. "D" (eventual winners of division) by I length. 5th IV lost to Lancaster University B.C. (eventual winners of division) 6th IV lost to Van Mildert College B.C. Schools IVs 4th IV lost to Lancaster R.G.S.B.C. by length in final. Cadet IVs Colts 1st IV beat Consett G.S.B.C., and Lancaster R.G.S. lost to Bradford G.S. in the Final. Colts 2nd IV lost to Hymer's College B.C.
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29th June LEEDS REGATTA Senior VIIIs ist VIII beat Durham A.R.C. lost to Tyne A.R.C. and Hollingworth Lake B.C. by 2 lengths in final. Junior-Senior VIIIs ist VIII lost to Nottingham Britannia B.C. and Bradford G.S.B.C. by i length in final. Junior IVs 4th IV lost to Nottingham, Britannia B.C. Novice IVs 3rd IV lost to Hollingworth Lake by i length. 5th IV lost to Newcastle University and Hull University. 6th IV lost to Leeds University by 2 lengths. Colts ist IV beat Kingston (Hull) R.C. and York City R.C. lost to Hollingworth Lake by si lengths. Colts 2nd IV lost to Sheffield University by i length. Toth July. HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA. Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup. 1st VIII lost to Bedford School by II lengths. 12th June. THE SCHOOL REGATTA Intermediate VIIIs (6 furlongs). 8th IV + 5th IV beat 6th IV ± 7th IV by II lengths in 4 min. 36 sec. 8th IV + 5th IV beat Colts B VIII by a canvas in 4 min. 47 sec. 6th IV + 7th IV beat Colts B VIII by i length in 4 min. 49 sec. Winners: 8th IV + 5th IV. Novice VIIIs (6 furlongs) C VIII beat B VIII by a distance in 5 min. 25 sec. A VIII beat B VIII by 2 lengths in 5 min. 251 sec. C VIII beat A VIII by a distance in 5 min. 3o sec. Winners: CVIII. 14th July. HOUSE RACES. Senior VIIIs (Revised course: 31 furlongs). 1st Round Grove beat Rise by 1 lengths in 2 MM. 20 sec. Queen's beat Temple by 3 ft. Semi-Finals Grove beat School by 3 ft. in 2 MM. 29 sec. Dronfield beat Queen's by i length in 2 min. 3o sec. Final Dronfield beat Grove by 11 lengths in 2 min. z8 sec. Crews 1st VIII 1st IV Bow M. K. Bowen Bow I. S. Donaldson 2 S. R. Buckman 2 B. D. Pugh 3 J. N. Town 3 P. T. Summers Str. A. L. Jervis 4 L. H. McKeon 5 P. T. Summers Cox R. F. Davies 6 B. D. Pugh 2nd IV Bow I. S. Donaldson 7 M. K. Bowen 2 S. R. Buckman Str. A. L. Jervis 3 J. N. Town Cox R. F. Davies All awarded 1st VIII Colours Str. L. H. McKeon Cox S. W. St. J. Oliver* Coach D. S. Mair, Esq.
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6th IV 5th IV 3rd IV 4th IV A. Scaife J. R. Wilson C. A. Wood* R. M. Green* J. R. Williamson B. Thompson P. G. Pace P. Scaife* 2 J. D. C. Summers A. H. Powell M. J. R. Warnock*J. W. Carlile* 3 J. A. Palliser R. M. Yule C. R. Jones* Str. D. J. Doyle* S. W. St. J. Oliver D. J. Macartney P. M. Walker* J. Nutter* Cox Coach P. M. Nixon, Esq.P. M. Nixon, Esq.R.T. Pullin, Esq. P. T. Summers R. I. D. Mcllroy *—Awarded znd VIII Colours. substituted at both regattas. Colts 1st IV Colts VIII Bow D. I. Shackleton Bow J. N. Argyle 2 M. C. Pearson 2 I. A. Gill R. D. McLeod K. I. P. Heap 3 3 P. R. Haigh-Lumby Str. N. H. Stone 4 Cox R. E. Rowbottom D. I. Shackleton 5 Colts znd IV M. C. Pearson 6 Bow J. M. Argyle R. D. McLeod* 7 I. A. Gill z P. R. Haigh-Lumby* Str. 3 K. I. P. Heap Cox R. E. Rowbottom Str. N. H. Stone Coach P. H. Bolton, Esq. Cox T. J. Young 0 —Awarded Colts Colours.
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SHOOTING The results of "Country Life", fired in March, came early in term, and we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves 12th (144 entries), being credited with a "Landscape" score above expectation. This term the only 22 shooting has been the completion of C.C.F. classification. The House Aggregate Cup, which in spite of its name is awarded to the House with the highest average, was won by Manor. The individual championship awarded on these scores was won by J. H. Bavister, after a tie shoot, and the Recruit Cup by R. H. Goodwill, also after a tie shoot. The number of "shooters" has been greater this term-27--and included for the first time some first year recruits. These have produced some promising young shots and it is hoped that this policy will strengthen teams in the future as well as providing a wider choice of games for firstyear boys. In particular, the Cadet Pair competitions, in which our general performance has in the past been poor, should benefit. The County of Lancaster Rifle Meeting at Altcar was on 18th May. Owing to inability to get range bookings, we were ill-prepared for this meeting, and as our habit has been for the last two or three years, we found ourselves runners-up or third in a number of events, without winning any. However, as usual it was a pleasant and enjoyable day's shooting. Our team for the Northern Command Cadet Cup (yet another new name for "White Rose" and "East and West Ridings Cadet Cup") came second, but we did win the Yorkshire R.A. Cadet Cup at Strensall on 19th May. The team consisted of L. M. Creer (Capt.), G. W. Harding, R. P. Morris and J. H. Bavister. :
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With Saturday practices reduced by three through range booking difficulties and by weather, we made more 3-45 to 5-30 visits to Strensall than usual to compensate. These are always rather rushed affairs but are very suitable for snap and "Marling" practises, and to these we give a fair amount of attention. The N.R.A. meeting at Bisley was after end of term for the first time, but in other respects followed the pattern of last year in that we did our stint of marking and stayed at 1 and 3 Training Regts., R.E., at Cove, near Farnborough. These arrangements give rise to administrative problems, but on the whole these were successfully overcome, and we owe a debt of thanks to Mr. D. K. Exham, who came each day to help. On the whole, results were quite good, though the Snap Shooting Team Competition was a disappointment, the light being very bad when it was our turn to shoot. Our Ashburton result was about our average; we do not seem able to do really well in this event. However, we did win the "Marling", and that by a comfortable margin, and both Creer and Bavister made possibles in the "Wellington". Detailed results are (number of entries in brackets): Ashburton 32 (85). Cadet Pair 17 (80). Marling WON (30). Snap 10 (30). Wellington (individual) L. M. Creer 4th; J. H. Bavister 15th (1,603). Gale and Polden (individual) L. M. Creer 23rd; J. H. Bavister 46th; M. E. Bailey 54th (297). Iveagh (individual) M. E. Bailey 21st; D. F. Harding 54th (1,480). Colours were awarded to the Ashburton and Marling teams : to L. M. Creer (Capt.), R. W. Webster, G. W. Harding, J. P. G. C. Bleach, S. G. Smith, M. E. Bailey, J. H. Bavister, R. P. Morris, P. W. F. Marsden and D. F. Harding. The Cadet Pairs was D. P. Irving and R. F. Hornby. L.C.LeT.
SWIMMING HOUSE SWIMMING FINALS KAZEROONI CUP Wednesday loth July, x968
JUNIOR BREAST STROKE-5o yards i. A. Gray (S) 3. J. H. W. Sharpe (D) Time-36.o
2. J. A. G. Craven (M) 4. R. J. Hamilton-Williams (T)
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY—too yards 2. A. C. Marson (Q) x. K. Morris (M)* 4. C. D. McAinsh 3. J. S. Nixon (S) Time-1.7.0. 60
SENIOR FREESTYLE-zoo yards A. Holmes (M) z. K. J. Sargeant (S) 2.
3. R. M. E. Raley (R)
Time-i .0.6 JUNIOR FREESTYLE-zoo yards 1. C. J. Watson (D) 3. J. T. Morley (S) Time-z.2.9
2. C. J. Brown (G) 4. M. S. L. Bradley (R)
JUNIOR BREAST STROKE-zoo yards I. A. Gray (S)* H. W. Sharpe (D) 3. J. Time-r .24.o JUNIOR BUTTERFLY-25 yards I. C. J. Brown (G) 3. K. H. Sargeant (S)
J. A. G. Craven (M) 4. R. J. Hamilton-Williams (T) 2.
2. C. J. Watson (D) 4. M. S. L. Bradley (R)
Time-14.8 SENIOR BREAST STROKE-zoo yards z. A. Holmes (M) 3. D. R. Winterbottom (T)
H. Brown (G) 2. D. 4. C. D. McAinsh (R)
Time-I. 25.4 SENIOR BACK STROKE-zoo yards z. K. Morris (M) 3. F. T. Gooder (D)
2. A. C. Marson (Q) 4. Mcllroy (T)
Time - I.25.4 Thursday nth
July,
JUNIOR BACKSTROKE-25 yards z. I. D. Raley (R) 3. P. N. Nash (S)
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2. R. G. W. Hamshaw (G) 4. S. A. A. Taylor (T)
Time-15.8 SENIOR FREESTYLE-5o yards z. K. J. Sargeant (S) 3. J. G. Hoad (G)
2. A. Holmes (M) 4. R. A. G. Lucas (R)
Time-26.7 JUNIOR FREESTYLE-5o yards 1. C. J. Watson (D) 3. A. Powell (G)
2. J. T. Morley (S) 4. C. P. M. G. Steadman (R)
Time-27.6 SENIOR BACK STROKE-5o yards 1. K. Morris (M) 4. R. M. E. Raley (R)
2.
A. C. Marson (Q) T. B. Sargeant (S)
SENIOR DIVE z. R. A. de B. Warren (T) 4. A. P. Andrews (M)
2.
K. J. Sargeant (S) C. D. McAinsh (R)
Time-32.4
JUNIOR BACK STROKE-5o yards 1. C. J. Brown (G) 3. P. N. Nash (S) Time-35.6
C. P. M. G. Steadman (R) 4. S. A. A. Taylor (T)
2.
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SENIOR BREAST STROKE-5o yards I. K. J. Sargeant (S) 3. D. H. Brown (G)
Time-35.6
SENIOR BUTTERFLY-5o yards I. A. C. Marson (Q) 3. K. Morris (M) Time-3o.o
z. A. Holmes (M) 4. D. R. Winterbottom (T) 2. T. B. Sargeant (S) 4. C. D. McAinsh (R)
JUNIOR BUTTERFLY-5o yards I. C. J. Brown (G) 3. K. H. Sargeant (S)
2. C. J. Watson (D) 4. J. A. Croft (M)
JUNIOR DIVE r. I. Robinson (T) 3. J. A. Croft (M)
2. P. N. Nash (S) 4. T. H. Stead (D)
Time-32.5
JUNIOR MEDLEY RELAY-4 x 25 yards r. Grove 2. School House Time-6o.4 4. Rise
3. Dronfield
SENIOR MEDLEY RELAY-4 x 25 yards Rise I. School House 2. Manor-disqualified
3. Grove
JUNIOR FREESTYLE RELAY-4 x 25 yards 2. Rise r. School House Time-52.3 4. Grove
3. Dronfield
SENIOR FREESTYLE RELAY-4 x 25 yards 1. Manor 2. School House 4. Rise Time-51.4
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House Swimming Finals were held too late in the term to produce the usual crop of record times, but some exciting races and fine individual performances were seen. Without doubt, the most exciting final was in the 50 yds. Butterfly, when A. C. Marson first gained the touch from the two more fancied competitors K. Morris and T. B. Sargeant. Six first places were shared, three each, by the two outstanding swimmers K. Morris and K. J. Sargeant, who always manage to avoid each other in these competitions. Other senior swimmers to be congratulated for fine performances are A. C. Marson, A. Holmes and T. B. Sargeant. There was keen competition for the Junior races where C. J. Watson confirmed himself as the leading Freestyle swimmer and C. J. Brown won the three races he was expected to win. A. Gray retained his two Breast 62
Stroke titles and broke the 100 yds. Breast Stroke record for the second year. J. T. Morley swam with tremendous determination and deserved more than the places he was awarded. Younger boys showing that they will be keen competitors next year were P. N. Nash, K. H. Sargeant, R. G. W. Hamshaw, J. H. W. Sharpe and J. A. G. Craven. The list of School Swimming Records, one indication of the steady improvement of School surlinuning, should give much satisfaction to all who made the provision of the new swimming bath possible. This year 19 of the 28 records were broken, some of them on more than one occasion. SCHOOL SWIMMING RECORDS SENIOR ioo yards Freestyle so yards Freestyle zoo yards Breast Stroke 5o yards Breast Stroke roo yards Back Stroke 5o yards Back Stroke 5o yards Butterfly Zoo yards Individual Medley 4 x 25 yards Medley Relay 4 x 25 yards Medley Relay—House 4 x 25 yards Freestyle Relay 4 x 25 yards Freestyle Relay—House 4 x 50 yards Medley Relay 4 x 5o yards Freestyle Relay
58.3 25.2 1.17.1 34.3 1.7.4 29.8 29.4 1.7.0 53.4 59.5 47.0 50.1 2.0.6 1.46.0
K. J. Sargeant K. J. Sargeant M. J. T. Carr M. J. T. Carr K. Morris K. Morris T. B. Sargeant K. Morris
JUNIOR roo yards Freestyle 5o yards Freestyle roo yards Breast Stroke 50 yards Breast Stroke roo yards Back Stroke 5o yards Back Stroke 5o yards Butterfly 25 yards Butterfly 4 x 25 yards Individual Medley 4 x 25 yards Medley Relay 4 x 25 yards Medley Relay—House 4 x 25 yards Freestyle Relay 4 x 25 yards Freestyle Relay—House 4 x so yards Medley Relay
1.2.5 26.6 1.23.5 35.o 1.8.7 30.5 31.7 13.7 1.1 r.7 57.2 60.4 50.0 51.5 2.9.4
C. J. Watson K. J. Sargeant A. Gray A. Gray C. J. Brown C. J. Brown T. B. Sargeant T. B. Sargeant C. J. Brown
Manor School House
Grove School House
SWIMMING MATCHES Captain of Swimming:—K. Morris 8th Feb. 22nd Feb. 2nd May 16th May 25th May 3oth May 5th June 6th June 12th June 14th June r5th June
Giggleswick (Senior, Junior) Giggleswick (Senior, Junior) Thornes House (Senior, Junior) Pocklington (Senior, Junior) Leeds G. S. (Senior, Junior) Ackworth (Senior, Junior) Welbeck (Senior) St. John's (Senior) Ampleforth (Senior, Junior, U. 14) Sir Leo Schultz (U. 14) Bootham (Senior, Junior, U. 14) 63
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1967 1967 1966 1966 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1965 1968 1968 1968 1968 1967 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1967 1968
Relays
Public Schools' Medley Relay at Swiss Cottage Baths, London. 4th May. 12th place.
44 teams.
K. Morris (Back), K. J. Sargeant (Breast), T. B. Sargeant (Butterfly), A. C. Marson (Freestyle).
Northern Public Schools' Relays at St. Peter's School Bath, trth May. Colts Freestyle (4 x 5o yds.):—A. Gray, J. T. Morley, C. J. Watson, C. J. Brown. Time: 1.50.7. (4th) 15 teams.
Colts Medley (4 x 2 5 yds.) :—C. J. Brown (Back), A. Gray (Breast), C. J. Watson (Butterfly), J. T. Morley (Freestyle). Time 55.8• (4th). 15 teams. (2 X 5o yds., 2 x too yds.). (13th). 53 teams. 3.23.0.
Open Freestyle
Open Medley (4 x 5o yds.):—K. Morris (Back), K. J. Sargeant (Breast), T. B. Sargeant (Butterfly), A. C. Marson (Freestyle). Time 2.0.1. (4th). 54 teams.
The Bath Cup. Public Schools Freestyle Relay:—K. Morris, C. J. Vatson, A. C. Marson, K. J. Sargeant. Time 3.31.8. (16th). 38 teams.
Yorkshire Schools' Minor 'A' Gala at Yearsley Baths, York, 29th June. Our boys representing York were:— K. Morris Senior 4 x so yds. Individual Medley znd. K. J. Sargeant 1st. Senior too yds. Freestyle A. Holmes Senior too yds. Breast stroke at. C. J. Brown 1st. Inter too yds. Back stroke 1st. K. J. Sargeant and A. Holmes Senior Medley Relay K. J. Sargeant Senior Freestyle Relay 1st. C. J. Brown 2nd Inter Medley Relay
The enthusiasm and dedication of the members of the Swimming Team resulted in a most successful season. Much of the training and competition was done in non-games time. Nine out of eleven School matches were won and good placings were gained in the Northern and National Relays. Wins against Thornes House, Leeds G.S., Ackworth, Welbeck and Ampleforth were the result of good team swimming. At Bootham, where we were invited to swim at their Parent's Weekend, the result was not what we had hoped for but a full contribution was made to a very exciting and enjoyable afternoon. The first taste of relay swimming came in the Public Schools' Medley, at Swiss Cottage Baths in London. This was part of the Oxford and Cambridge match and our 12th place might have been 7th with a more careful selection of the team. The following week the Northern Public Schools' Relays were held in our bath. Our teams worked hard in preparation and we were rewarded with three finals and three fourth places. The swim by the four colts in the Freestyle heat when they recorded a time of six seconds faster than in any training swim was a wonderful performance. In the Bath Cup we were disappointed with our position, but gained some satisfaction from the fact that we were four places and some four seconds better than the previous year. 64
Our congratulations to C. J. Brown who was 7th in the National Championships at Blackpool, swimming in the 220 yds. Back Stroke. A fine season, success being well deserved by all. A special word for the Captain of Swimming who did so much by his efforts in and out of the water.
J.M.
Water Polo 7th March 14th March 2nd May 5th June 6th June 12th June
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Thorns House Archbishop Holgates Thorns House Welbeck St. John's Ampleforth
Manor v. The Rest Manor won 4 - 3. Manor K. Morris A. Holmes G. M. 'Watson A. C. Dunn J. V. Townend J. W. Carlile R. W. Elsy
Lost Lost Lost Won Won Won
The Rest K. J. Sargeant (S) J. C. Lynch (S) C. D. McAinsh (R) K. V. Holland (G) R. M. E. Raley (R) J. S. Nixon (S) C. J. Brown (G)
House Swimming Standards. Lumley-Holmes Cup. Won by School House.
TENNIS The 1968 Tennis Club was particularly enthusiastic, and all of the fifteen full-time players contributed to this. The tennis courts this year were used more than ever. Various boys gave up their cricket in order to devote their time to tennis. Both teams had very successful seasons. The 2nd VI won both their matches and it is unfortunate that other matches were cancelled. The fixtures played were as follows:— Saturday, 4th May: 2nd VI v. Bootham. Home. Won 5-4. Saturday, 8th June: 2nd VI v. Pocklington. Away. Won 54-34. The 1st VI this year is probably the best the School has had. It is certainly the best by results, as the team had an unbeaten record : — Saturdy,4hM:Bom.AwayWn6-3 Wednesday, 15th May: Scarborough. Home. Won Wednesday, 22nd May: Archbishop Holgates G.S. Home. Won 5-4. Saturday, 1st June: Roundhay. Away. Drew 4i-4i. Saturday, 8th June: Pocklington. Away. Won 6-3. Saturday, 15th June: Ampleforth. Away. Won Saturday, 29th June: Ashville. Away. Won 65
The first and second pairs were particularly strong, rarely finding difficulty. The first pair played 21 matches and only lost twice. But the third pair became more and more important during the season, saving the day at Roundhay by taking a set from their first pair and by making Ashville a decisive victory beating their experienced second pair. Although J. D. B. Hargreaves and P. R. H. Blackford played at times, the final team was M. T. Bennett (Capt.), D. 0. Jenkins; J. G. Hoad, C. E. J. Cork; G. A. W. Stewart, R. S. Johnson. Unfortunately, the team, except C. E. J. Cork, is leaving the School, and although the club has some young talent, experience is very important. The Northern Junior L.T.A. Tournaments were major features of this term. The under 16 event was held at home, and T. Fisher and K. Bowler did well to reach the quarter-finals, they then met the strong Bootham pair, who were much more experienced. M. T. Bennett and D. 0. Jenkins went to Redcar for their event, where thirty-two schools entered. They narrowly lost their singles in the quarter-finals against Newcastle R.G.S. M. T. Bennett lost 6-4, 7-5; D. 0. Jenkins lost 7-5, 6-3. It has been a very successful season for the whole club M.T.B.
FENCING NOTES A great deal of training was done this term, particularly by the Boarders in the evenings. Attendance has been good at the Thursday and Sunday morning sessions. Our Junior Section is strong and keen and our hope for the future is good. We lose our captain, C. A. Wood, who has done so much for our club. When Tony joined us in St. Olave's as a junior he took to fencing and always gave of his best both on and off the Piste. It will be most difficult to replace him as captain. I would like to thank him personally for his wonderful help, and wish him well. Fencing will continue in the holidays at Micklegate Bar where all fencers are welcome. I will attend a Fencing Course with the German Fencing Academy at Hieldelburg in August. P.P.
SOCCER There were no School matches this term but many people, especially the younger members of the School, found soccer an enjoyable relief from cricket and rowing. For the first time a House league was formed. Most of the matches were played, but due to the nearness of the "A" and "0" level examinations, a few of the matches were not completed. From the results, however, Grove and Dronfield appeared to have the strongest teams. At the beginning of next term we hope to arrange a match against the masters; also offers for matches have been sent to Bootham and Pocklington. K.J.S. 66
OXFORD CUP The Cup was won by the Grove. The following are the detailed results : — Points Awarded Grove Queen's Dronfield Manor Rise Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Cricket ... Junior Cricket... Rowing (1st Div.) ... Rowing (2nd Div.) Athletics, 1st ... Athletics, 2nd ... Cross-country, 1st Cross-country, 2nd... Swimming, 1st ... Swimming, 2nd ... Swimming Standards Squash ... ... Tennis ... ... Shooting (Team) ... Fencing Junior Long Run, 1st Junior Long Run, znd
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THE SOCIETIES YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB There were two visits during the term, one to Mr. Morris's farm at Selby, the other to Mr. Fenwick's farm near Grimsby. The party arrived at Mr. Morris's farm at 2-15 p.m. and went round the first farm of 360 acres. Here we saw two small foals in the stables and crops of barley, wheat and potatoes. Front here we went to the other farm which is 670 acres. 100 acres of monogerm seed is sown here, together with barley, potatoes and wheat. We. then went round the chitting house and from there to a very good tea, provided by Mrs. Morris. For the second visit the club went to Mr. Fenwick's farm. Here the Fenwick brothers farm over 3,000 acres. First we went round two pigrearing units and then moved on to calf-rearing units, passing many acres of peas. We then saw a building which covered one acre. This had been bought at the docks and re-assembled at the farm. Finally we were given a magnificent tea by Mrs. Fenwick and left to return to School. During the term committee meetings were held, one being a combined dinner and meeting with the advisory committee. F.T.G.
MOTOR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB The Club's activities this term were concentrated on outings and visits, there being only one indoor meeting. The first outing was to the B.R.S.C.C.'s race meeting at Croft Autodrome. There was much more competition at this meeting than there had been on our previous visit there and consequently the paddock was more interesting and the racing more exciting. We arrived in time to see all of practice and the party left by minibus after the fourth event—the G.T. Sports Car race. This, the best race of the day, was won by Tony Dean in his Ferrari Dino but the rest of the field was hotly contested by several Chevrons including John Woolfe's new 3 litre, powered by a Formula 1 Repco-Brabham engine, which has now become very competitive indeed. The sole indoor activity of the term took the form of a film meeting. Four films were shown. The first was of the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally featuring the Sunbeam Imp Team. Next, two "Le Mans" films were shown providing a notable contrast as the first was of the 1956 24-hour race which was eventually won by an Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar `D' type, whereas the second portrayed the story of the great Ford 1-2-3 victory in 1966 Finally there was a film of the Argentine Grand Prix. In fact this "race" bears more resemblance to a rally, and the strength and reliability of Mercedes Benz cars were made very apparent. On Whit Saturday several of the Club's members attended the B.R.S.C.C. meeting at the local Rufforth circuit. We were very lucky in 68
having gloriously hot weather on this day. The highlights of the afternoon's racing were Jim Moore's appearances in his Kingcraft and the competition provided by the Cortinas. On the following Tuesday a small group of members travelled to Stockton Farm at Harewood where a B.A.R.C. Practice Hillclimb Evening was being held. Despite the fact that the drivers were only practising there were many rapid "climbs" including in particular those of Peter Lawson in the four-wheel-drive Felday-B.R.M. The Club provided some post-examination relaxation in the form of another trip to Croft on Sunday, 7th July to the B.A.R.C. meeting there. The saloon car race in the Osram-G.E.C. championships series provided the best spectating and we saw the new Perdal Escort Twin-Cam driven by Graham Birrell take its first convincing victory at this Northern circuit. At the start of the second of the saloon car races there was a spectacular crash in which a Lotus-Anglia somersaulted just before the first bend. Fortunately, the driver was unhurt. The final outing of the school year took the form of a visit to the fascinating Aston Martin/Lagonda factory at Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire. A brief account of this very interesting visit follows this article. The Club has extensive plans for its activities in its second year of existence and it has been decided that as a service to the School the Club will do the maintenance of the School buses J.P.G.
MOTOR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB OUTING TO ASTON MARTIN/LAGONDA LTD. On Thursday, 1 1 th July, all those members of the Club fortunate enough to be unclaimed by other school activities made an expedition down to Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire to visit the Aston Martin/Lagonda factory. We travelled down the M1 by school bus and another hired mini-bus, arriving at the factory just after 2-10 p.m. We were shown around the works by Mr. Bradford, the Public Relations Officer. At present there are three Aston Martin models in 'production; the DB6; the Volante convertible and the new DBS. We were shown the complete production of each of these cars, two cars on average being completed each day. There is also a large service area at the factory where after sales service is carried out. One of the most interesting features of the production is that all the engines are completely run-in before being installed in the cars. It is the precision and the care with which these cars are built which makes them such brilliant pieces of machinery and it is very apparent that much attention is paid to the smallest details, in particular the luxury of the interiors. Altogether about an hour and half was actually spent at the factory, but it was the general opinion of all who went that the long journey was very worthwhile in order to enable us to have this very interesting tour round the factory where Britain's most luxurious sports cars are manufactured. Our thanks are due to Mr. Pullin and to J. P. Gee for making this visit possible and to Mr. Wise for his assistance in driving one of the buses. R.F.H. 69
BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Devon's" voyage 45 lasted from January to June, and was to Australian ports and back via the Cape, with calls for bunkers at Las Palmas, Cape Town and Durban. In Australia the ports of call were Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney outward, Beauty Point (Tasmania) and Melbourne homeward. The distance travelled was nearly 28,000 miles. The outward cargo was all from Britain, loaded in fact at Newport. It consisted of 5,417 tons of the very mixed commodities which make up our exports, and in the cargo loading plan of china clay, coils of rope, drums of silicones, rolls of carpets, pallets of tiles, reels of cable, bales of peat, cartons of lawn mowers, boxes of brake linings, kegs of cobalt sulphate and a variety of items from wadding to tractors, one major and mysterious item being listed as "top hats steel". The homeward cargo was almost entirely of foodstuffs—fruit in enormous quantities, canned, dried and fresh; baby food, honey and meat extract. It was discharged at Antwerp, Hamburg and London. A large parcel arrived at end of term and will form the basis of some interesting studies. L.C.LeT.
PRINTING SOCIETY NOTES The Society was initiated by the introduction of a platen press, kindly given by Herald Printers to whom we are most grateful. Although this press improves the standard of printed matter the time spent on a job is only reduced slightly as composing, correcting proofs, folding and all the other small parts which make up the commercial printing house still have to be done by hand. In the past the presses have been treated with little regard for the next user but it is hoped that with a master-in-charge and a locked door that a check can be made on who uses the press and what it is used for. Before the introduction of the press the odd passer-by roughly printed an invitation or a membership card and left the equipment after the last copy had been pulled. Now casual enthusiasts will be discouraged and a more permanent group will attempt more ambitious productions to benefit School society. I.D.C.S.
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TUESDAY P. M. ACTIVITIES C.C.F. NOTES The most important event of the term was the Contingent's official farewell to Lieutenant Waine after twenty year's service to the C.C.F. Lieutenant Waine, who was a Lieutenant Commander during the war, serving at sea in most parts of the world, brought to the Contingent a remarkable sense of the deep meaning of the term "the Senior Service", and he imparted this sense to many of the members of the Royal Naval Section; it has been a sense, not of superiority, but of readiness to take the lead in serving the Contingent and the School, regularly as a smart flag party, sometimes in getting a boat out of the river at a week-end, and occasionally in entertaining hundreds of people in local river galas. In recognition •of his service, the Contingent marched past Lieutenant Waine on 1 1 th June, and a commemorative plaque was presented to him. Lieutenant Maw will succeed Lieutenant Waine in command of the Royal Naval Section. Another event must be reported with less enthusiasm: in fact, with unqualified regret. For the first time in the fifty-four years of the Contingent's existence, the Army Camp has been deliberately cancelled on our own initiative. The number of cadets who had applied to go to camp was small, but we were ready to adapt training to this number. It soon became apparent that there were some among the number who felt no sense of responsibility about carrying out what had become a voluntary commitment on their part, and who were opting out for no good reason within less than a week of the start of the camp. It would have been absurd in these circumstances, and bad for the School's name with the Army authorities to have done other than cancel the camp. One lesson comes from this. A Contingent can only be run for boys who wish to take a full part in its activities, and not just in the activity they happen to like most, and who will be 'prepared to carry out anything to which they have committed themselves. D.G.C.
R.N. SECTION The term began with Leading Seaman Hudson instructor being appointed to 2 i/c and Leading Seaman Littlefield instructor to i/c stores, and shortly afterwards Leading Seaman Instructor Marsden was appointed i/c Mast. During the course of the term much use has been made of the canoes and the dinghy though in the case of the latter the question of suitable and correctly laid moorings has been the cause of some concern. The Section has now two double and two single canoes in operation and we are much indebted to the Boat Club for allowing us to keep these and other equipment in their boat house sometimes even to their inconvenience. On Tuesday the 14th of May a signalling expedition consisting of a few members of Rodney division under the Command of Lieutenant Waine left 71
by the School bus for the White Horse. From there a powerful lamp can be seen from the Rise roof where another party waited to receive signals. However, atmospheric conditions were such that no signals were received Time was not wasted though, for all concerned had aquired a knowledge of Morse which they had not previously had. During the course of the term Cadets Aldham and Muncer have passed their proficiency examination and the whole of Rodney division have passed their AB test. On Tuesday, the 1 1 th of June Lieutenant Commander C. G. R. Streatfield-James, R.N., visited the Section and was present at the March Past in honour of Lieutenant Waine and also at the short ceremony in the mast area where Lieutenant Waine was presented with a C.C.F. shield by C.S.M. Summers on behalf of the contingent. On the same day, after ten minutes stand-easy, Nelson Division performed the transfer of a stock anchor by Jackstay from by the high jump pit "Vanity" to near the mast "Wanderer". (Vanity and Wanderer were two R.N. destroyers). Finally, we say goodbye to Lieutenant Waine who has been with the Section for 20 years, and who has always proved an inspiring and helpful person to the present Section and I am sure to all those who have passed through it in the last 20 years. We wish him every opportunity and happiness in his new position. At the same time, of course, we welcome Sub-Lieutenant Maw who will be our Commanding Officer next term. J.S.N.
Commemoration The Sunset Ceremony. 72
THE ROSYTH REPORT On Monday, 8th July, a party of 13 members of Rodney Division, three NCO's and Sub-Lieutenant Maw, left York station on the 09.14 train to Edinburgh. On arrival at Waverly Market Station the party found they had an hour to fill-in before catching the connection. After a walk up to the Castle the train was boarded and the party continued the journey to Inverkeithing. At Inverkeithing station a Naval bus transported the party to H.M.S. Safeguard. After being shown our cabins and having a mug of tea the programme began. First of all the party visited H.M.S. Dreadnought, a Nuclear Hunter/Killer Submarine. This was very interesting despite the ship being in the throes of a major refit and the restrictions on the Top Secret parts of her. Straight after our visit of Dreadnought the party was transported to H.M.S. Rothesay, a fast type 12, anti-submarine frigate which has just completed a long refit and been re-armed with a Seacat missile launcher and a Wasp helicopter. The remainder of the evening, after supper, was spent looking round the Marine Salvage model room and instruction in the Diving School on Naval diving gear, followed by two films, one of which was about H.M.S. Hermes and her aircraft (which for one member of the party was his sixth showing) and the other about laying moorings in the Clyde. We arose the following day at 07.10 to a day which, from the weather point of view, did not look too good. However this was not to prove the case. After breakfast half the party went to watch films, while the rest drove a motor whaler on the river. Unfortunately some AB's found the boat rather unmanagable and completed their turn at the helm, with disastrous results! In the middle of the morning the parties changed over to do what the other had previously done. At 12.00 we had our third meal at Safeguard. (We must thank the cooks for the excellent food which we had during our stay). After lunch we were taken over to Port Edgar where we went aboard H.M.S. Upton, a coastal minesweeper. After leaving Port Edgar we headed out to sea and began a good trip on Upton. The three N.C.O.'s were given instruction on navigation (by visual methods and by radar) by the Captain Later on in the afternoon we were frequently asked to find the position of the ship and after a time errors were greatly reduced. The rest of the party spent sometime looking over the ship and trying their hand at steering the ship and manning the 40mm anti-aircraft gun. At 15.30 the ship's head was turned for home and speed was put on. When H.M.S. Upton berthed again at Port Edgar, we were immediately transported back to Safeguard. We then changed into No. 3's and tidied up the cabins in preparation for our departure after the evening meal. At 19.45 we caught the train at Inverkeithing and at 00.50 on Wednesday we arrived back in York. On behalf of the party, I would like to thank everyone who contributed
to the organisation of our enjoyable trip and especially P.O. McInally who looked after the party during its stay at H.M.S. Safeguard.
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SCOUT GROUP Training continued upon much the same lines as last term—the patrol leaders and Mr. Craine instructing their respective groups. This training was interspersed with various visits, badge work and a field day half way through term. On two separate weeks, half the troup went on a visit to thelwater works. The noise tended to mar what could have been a most interesting and instructional excursion. During the Field Day, the patrol leaders worked all day in making quite a respectable "camp kitchen", although one or two did not appreciate their efforts. Many of the first year boys went on their journeys, camping en route. Throughout the term, the accent has been on preparing for camp and, in spite of the relative inexperience of the majority of scouts, we feel that the annual summer camp at Aberfeldy should be a success. M.G.B.H.
SCOUT CAMP, 1968 Tuesday. The whole party, minus MacLeod and Elliott who went in Mr. Craine's van, started off from the station and after an uneventful journey, during which we changed trains at Edinburgh for Pitlochry, arrived at about halfpast five. We then tramped the Scottish Highlands trying to find Duntain Farm. At length the farm was found. Tents and kitchens were put on a beautiful site overlooking the Tay Valley. Unfortunately, the pork pies for the evening meal had not arrived so we had to make do with beans. Wednesday. The morning was spent in trying to make the kitchens efficient and comfortable. Tables, sideboards and fireplaces were errected and large stocks of wood collected from the nearby forest. In the afternoon some of the less energetic went fishing in the Tay while football teams played a series of games at camp. Thursday. Inspections took up most of the morning. Swifts managed to come third due to a noble solo effort by their patrol leader. In the afternoon we all went into Aberfeldy where golf was played at the nearby course and some swam in the river. Friday The hardy and fool-hardy decided to attempt to climb the highest mountain in the district, Schiehallion, at over 3,200 feet. After a four mile "approach walk" we were faced with a steep ascent of about 2,000 feet. Progress was slow and as it started to rain things were rather miserable. At length we reached the top and after a brief rest made a speedy retreat down the mountain. At about six o'clock Mr. Craine collected us in his van. In the evening, sufficiently recovered, the same band went to a dance in the village. 74
Saturday. This is traditionally the day out. Most went to Aberfeldy to golf and fish but a few ventured as far as Pitlochry with Mr. Craine. All, however, arrived back early and in a rather bedraggled state as there had been a torrential downpour which continued throughout the afternoon.
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The whole troop attended Morning Service at the local Scottish National Church. After staying in the village for about half an hour we returned for a light lunch. In the afternoon one or two fishermen went down to the river while a soccer tournament was held at camp. Operations ceased at about four o'clock as the joint had to be cooked. All meals were proclaimed a great success.
Monday A small party went to Bonskied House, a Y.M.C.A. hostel where MacLeod's brother was working to clear some trees which had fallen during the winter storms. Not as much work as one would have liked was done as heavy rain during the afternoon stopped activities. After supper and some delicious stew there was a highly successful informal camp fire.
Tuesday. After a morning round of golf and a light lunch we set about dismantling all the gadgets. Operations finished at about nine o'clock after which there was a camp fire round a wonderful open fire.
Wednesday. An early start was made and after Curlews had been presented with the prize for efficiency and Snipes for cooking, we met the bus at nine o'clock. We had a two hour wait in Edinburgh during which we had a look at Princes Street. We finally arrived in York at half past five. Note should be made here of the enormous help of the four A.S.Ls.— Scott, Summers, MacLeod and Elliott--and Mr. Craine who did so much to make this such a successful camp. M.G.B.H.
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OUT & ABOUT CATHEDRALS TOUR FRIDAY 19th JULY—THURSDAY 25th JULY This year's trip was to be in the form of a "roving camp" as opposed to the luxury of the hotels stayed in last Easter. The party was comprised of the Rev'd N. H. Kemp-Welch, H. J. Gration, A. P. Beckingham and R. M. Cooper. We left York and motored down to Coventry via the M.1. Coventry Cathedral looked more like a modern theatre than a church, especially as the nave was cordoned off •to prevent people wandering at will through the Cathedral. The windows however, especially the baptistry window, were fine examples of the quality of modern stained glass. This fact was emphasised later at Malvern, where apart from some very old mediaeval glass we also saw some of the worst examples of Victorian glass. We spent the evening near Worcester and on Saturday, having visited Malvern Priory where Elgar was born, •set off for Dudley to see Worcestershire play a drab game of cricket against Somerset. On the Sunday we left for the Welsh Marches, passing through Ludlow to see the castle. The night was spent at the back of a pub on the main road through Leominster. On the Monday we had our most hectic day, visiting first the triple-naved church at Leominster, which we had been told about when visiting St. Michael's College, of which the Rev'd Kemp-Welch was previously headmaster. From Leominster we continued on to Hereford, Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Gloucester Cathedral was in a state of disorder as they were preparing for the Three Choirs Festival. At Tewkesbury we spent a time waiting while Beckingham made repairs to the School bus which refused to start. We then pressed on to Gloucester where we were spending the night. The following morning we visited Gloucester Cathedral and then went on to Wimborne Minster with stops at Cirencester and Salisbury and a glimpse of the old Norman camp of Old Sarum. At Wimborne we spent the remaining two nights in a village hall which the Rev'd Kemp-Welch's cousin had secured for us. On the Wednesday we visited Romney Abbey and Winchester Cathedral. We were up at 5 a.m. the next day and left at 6 for the long journey back to York. A.P.B., R.M.C.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir, Having just received my copy of the "Peterite" I feel that I must write to protest about your editorial. As far as I can see, your main argument against wide diversification in school games is that "the Public School must fight to survive", and that 76
results on the games field are often used by prospective parents as a guide to the quality of the school. Regrettable, but true. Nevertheless, this is no argument to use against diversification. Diversification does not mean a fall in standards—the 1st XV players, the 1st XI cricketers, the 1st VIII rowers will still concentrate on their sport, regardless of how many other activities are available. The whole problem is one of tradition, once you have a tradition of rugby, or cricket, or whatever, in your school, and it is considered an honour to represent the school, your problems are solved. However, your standards will fall if you introduce a spread of activities too early in a child's school career. Perhaps I may use my present school as an example. Five years ago it was a sporting joke. We are now the best Athletics school in Cheshire, and claim to be the best of the 1.e.a. grammar schools at rugby in Cheshire. BUT the school teams rarely have more than one practice together a week, as games periods are arranged by forms. In the Sixth Form the following activities are available for the 'boys in their games periods, according to season : cricket, rugby, soccer, archery, squash, athletics (ALL events, both track and field), tennis, golf, canoeing, sailing, swimming, and skin-diving, basket-ball, volley-ball, badminton, fencing, judo, riding. Some of these Of "minor sports" are competitive, with fixtures against other schools. course we haven't all the skills available on the staff, but skilled coaching can always be found, if you try hard enough. Of course some activities have to be paid for, but a parent is usually only too pleased to pay if his son is not a rugger hearty, but takes to one of the other activities. Of a party of 8 boys I took to Anglesey at half-term to skin-dive around a wreck (more interesting than the baths), 6 were those who rarely move faster than a walk, and who turn pale at the sight of a pair of rugby boots or a cricket bat. If expertise in games is so important, why do you persevere with Athletics? It hardly fits in with either concentration on major sports, or your desire for "expertise". Five track events and two field events scarcely deserve the name of Athletics anyway. Why is it good for the non-athletic child to be put through this for three weeks in the year? It does the name of the school no •good—your records are fair but not outstanding, and when did you last send a child to the All England Schools' Championships, or even to the County Sports? Please, no more editorials like this one. Never have I seen such an example of timid writing and thinking. Are you really considering the situation seriously? If you go about it in this way nothing will be achieved. Why "tread slowly", and "work to build up a tradition of expertise"? You don't need to be the best in everything—Oxbridge scholarships, cricket, and rowing make a fine shop window for St. Peter's—cannot it be possible to follow some of •these minority pursuits for their own sake? If you do this you achieve something of value for those boys who "don't fit with the traditional pattern of team games." Yours faithfully, C. Henwood, (Grove 1956-61)
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OLD PETERITE SECTION OLD PETERITE NEWS The Old Peterite Club's 77th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday, 13th July. The President, K. H. Rhodes, was in the Chair. The Headmaster was present and there was an attendance of 41 members. The Hon. Treasurer, T. H. Burdon, presented the audited accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1967, which showed the accumulated fund for the running expenses of £386 6s. 2d. The meeting expressed a vote of thanks to H. L. Creer, who retired from the position of Honorary Auditor. G. E. L. Graham, M. Hallas, J. B. Mortimer, J. A. Shouksmith, D. N. Simmons, G. D. Smith and C. W. Thompson were elected to serve on the General Committee. The meeting expressed its grateful thanks to R. H. Metcalfe for his services as a Committee member and to M. Hallas for his services as the West Riding Hon. Secretary. The following were elected as the Club's Sports Organisers for three years:— Cricket—J. A. Shouksiiiith. Fencing J. H. Reiss. Golf—P. J. Middlebrook. Rugger—R. R. Baldwin. Squash—G. W. A. R. Alderson. Tennis—B. Jones. The meeting thanked K. M. Ratcliff and C. W. Thompson for their services as organisers of Cricket and Rugger. Regional dinners were announced as follows:— West Riding, 31st October, at the Griffin Hotel, Leeds. North East, 1st November at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham. London, 8th November at the Charing Cross Hotel. J. C. M. Rayson was congratulated on the success of the Buffet Supper held at Betty's after the 1967 O.P. rugger match. He reported that another Buffet Supper would be held this year at Betty's on Saturday, 14th December. F. Waine, who was leaving the School after many years as Director of Music, was unanimously elected an Honorary Member of the Club. The names and addresses of the Club's Officers and Regional Hon. Secretaries are as follows : — Presidnt:K. H. Rhodes, St. Peter's School, York. Hon. Secretary: D. Kirby, 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. Hon. Treasurer: T. H. Burdon, 552 Toiler Lane, Bradford. District Hon. Secretaries: London: P. J. Dronfield, 34 Holland Rd., Ampthill, Bedford. West Riding: M. Butterworth, 9 Ashlea Avenue, Brighouse, W. Yorkshire. 78
North West: T. D. J. Layfield, "Roseberry Topping", 27 Peel Hall Lane, Ashton, Nr. Chester. North East: Dr. H. Brown, 12 Lindisfarne Rd., Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 2. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones", Barton, Driffield. Birmingham: M. Hollway, "Tredene", 1 Sharmans Cross Rd., Solihull, Warwickshire. York : J. C. M. Rayson, 21 Chalfonts, Tadcaster Rd., York.
EAST RIDING OLD PETERITE DINNER The East Riding Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held on Friday, 24th May, 1968. Those present were: — The President (K. H. Rhodes). The Headmaster. Dawson, J. R. Atkinson, J. S. Atkinson, P. S. Dee, C. C. Beachell, F. M. Dronfield, J. Browne, F. D. Hardy, F. Harding, R. F. Burdass, C. M. C. Hart, D. M. Burdass, C. U. Burdass, J. U. Hopkinson, R. C. Hornby, M. R. Burdass, R. D. Kirby, D. Burnett, H. B. Burnett, P. N. R. McNeill, C. May, A. Byass, D. E. May, M. Bulmer, H. C. Megginson, J. S. Chilman, K. G. Megginson, P. R. B. Cooke, J. D.
Peacock, R. W. Raohauge, M. P. W. Reed, R. Rhodes, B. V. Richardson, H. Rowbottom, P. J. Thompson, C. W. Tomlinson, N. E. Tomlinson, T. G. Wick, J. A. E. Wood, J. Wood, M.
HOCKEY FIXTURES, 1969 1st XI Wed. Jan. 29 Wed. Feb. 5 Wed. Feb. 12. Sun. Feb. 16 Wed. Feb. 19 Sat. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. Sat. Mar. 1st. Wed. Mar. 5
York University 1st XI Bootham School 1st XI Scarborough College 1st XI Pandas H.C. Nunthorpe G.S. 1st XI York H.C. 1st XI Worksop College 1st XI Old Peterites Styx. H.C.
2nd XI Wed. Jan. 29 Wed. Feb. 5 Wed. Feb. 12. Sat. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 26
York University 2nd XI Bootham School znd XI Scarborough College 2nd XI York H.C. IVth XI Worksop College znd XI
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SQUASH RACQUETS These were the results of the O.P. entry in the Londonderry Cup (Public S schools Old Boys Squash competition) — On Friday, 3rd November lost 1-4 to the Old Merchant Taylors: G. W. A. R. Alderson lost to R. B. Hawkey (7-9,9-7,0-9) D. Kirby lost to C. J. Parham (2-9, 3-9, 2-9) R. D. Harding lost to C. H. Burrell (5-9, 5-9, 5-9) J. J. Vooght beat J. Midgley (9-3, 9-1, 9-2). G. W. A. R. Alderson beat A. H. Carter (9-4, 9-3, 9-2) match discounted. George Alderson, who succeeded David Kirby as secretary last year, thanks those players who travelled a great distance to play against strong opposition. Next year two fixtures should be noted by all Squash-playing O.P.'s of all vintages:— the Sundays after the O.P. Rugger and Hockey respectively). If you are interested, please contact :— G. W. A. R. Alderson, "Woodley", Ruddington, Notts (Tel.: Nottingham 212286). :
NEWS OF OLD PETERITES From Michael J. Kent (The Grove '49—'54) comes news of his election last year to membership of the Wakefield City Council at a by-election; this seat he retained this year with an increased majority. In May he was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Education Committee, having already served for some months as Deputy Chairman of the Libraries, Art Gallery and Museum Committee. From Roger Peat (Rise '57—'61)--"I am now a qualified chartered accountant, working with a firm of chartered accountants in Darlington. I have become engaged to Margaret Ann Straughan of Hethpool near Wooler, Northumberland last September. I play hockey for Darlington when I regularly come into contact with other O.P's, particularly David Brown, Ian Naisby and Richard Cockcroft, who play for the same team as I." He concludes by sending the School best Wishes "in these trying days of bad governments". D. A. Burnell (Queens '58—'65) achieved a 1st in Mathematics in Part II of the Cambridge Tripos. R. J. Dawson (Temple '58—'63) achieved a 1st in Agriculture at Glasgow University, where he is on a research scholarship from Shell. Peter Collins (School House '56—'61) was admitted as a solicitor on 1st September. He graduated from Cambridge with a 2 Class 1 Honours degree in Law, passed the Law Society's Finals in 1966 and has just completed two years as a clerk articled to Andrew & Co., Lincoln, Where he will continue. The Rev'd Canon J. L. Fisher, in his own words, "a very old 0.P." evokes memories of the Handford era When he and his brother were both Heads of School. Prior to this the two brothers had been joined by their eldest brother "withdrawn from St. jam's, Leatherhead, where he was idling away his time" and all three found themselves in the fourth form. He has most kindly given the School a copy of his Medieval Farming Glossary. 80
ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced between William George, only son of the late Mr. Duncan MacKellar and of Mrs. MacKellar, "Eastwood", Bank St., Irvine, and Patricia Annellen, step-daughter of Mr. John Mullin and daughter of Mrs. Mullin, "Bloomrig", Fullarton Crescent, Troon.
MARRIAGE JACKSON—WHITWORTH. Peter E., son of Mrs. E. G. Jackson and the late Mr. L. Jackson, was married on 23rd December, 1967, to Susan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Whitworth. (Temple, '59'62). DRONFIELD—FARRALLY. The wedding took place on Saturday, 17th August, at St. Mark's Church, Harrogate, of Patrick John Dronfield and Susan Felecity Farrally, daughter of Mrs. J. E. Farrally of 29 Westbourne Avenue, Harrogate.
OBITUARY I. R. D.
MCGRATH, 31 The Grove, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough.
(Joined 1962, Left 1967). N. G. A. MORRIS, Oakwood House, Market Weighton Road, Selby, Yorkshire. (Joined 1958-62, Left 1967). A. P. TROUGHTON, 93 Albert Road West, Bolton, Lancs. (Joined 1920, Left 1923).
O.P. CHANGES OF ADDRESS U. A. ALEXANDER, 60 Borough Road, Redcar, Yorkshire. P. L. BARDGETT, B.V S C., M.R.C.V. S., 27 Lochs Hill, Frame, Somerset. J. W. BECKETT, 8 Westfield Road, Haxby, York. J. A. BRADBURY, Flat H, Carlton Tower, 1 Belmont Road, Scarborough, Yorkshire. A. BROADHURST, 33 Prospect Road, Totley, 'Sheffield. DR. H. BROWN, 12 Lindisfarne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 2. I. G. CLARKSON, 8 The Paddock, Boroughbridge Road, York. M. N. COATES, 59 Alms Hill Road, Sheffield. S11 R99. J. J. COOPER, 5 Mickleborough Close, Weston by Welland, Market Harborough, Leics. Tel. Med bourne Green 809. M. P. CROS SLEY, Hillcrest, 7 Barn Common, Woodseaves, Stafford. P. J. DRONFIELD, 34 Holland Road, Ampthill, Bedford. .
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D. V. ECKERT, 155 Albert Road, Middlesbrough. BRIGADIER C. C. FAIRWEATHER, C.B.E., T.D., D.L., j.P., "The White Lodge", Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Yorkshire. Tel. Hutton Rudby 598. DR. R. A. FIELD, 65a Grovehall Drive, Leeds, 11. R. J. FRATER, M.A., 5 Ho'lies Close, Newton Solney, Nr. Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. Tel. Repton 3443. K. GREENWOOD, 28 Balshagray Drive, Glasgow, W.1. DR. C. J. GRIFFITHS, 23 Allerton Drive, Nether Poppleton, York. R. D. HARDING, Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York. Tel. Whitwell-on-the-Hill 451. REV. CANON D. V. HEWITT, St. Mary's Vicarage, Haxby, York. Tel. York 68178. F. J. A. HEWITT, c/o St. Mary's Vicarage, Haxby, York. J. R. HUMPHERSON, 42 Lime Tree Avenue, New Earswick, York. Tel. York 68327. P. G. HUMPHERSON, 42 Lime Tree Avenue, New Earswick, York. Tel. York 68327. P. S. H. JESPER, White Close, Crayke, York. M. G. KAY, 14 Start Avenue, Birkdale, Auckland 10, New Zealand. G. C. J. KIRK, 34 Lone Ridge Lane, Upper Poppleton, York. Tel. Upper Poppleton 487. E. J. LAWSON, 5 Linden Avenue, Hartburn Lane, Stockton-on-Tees. R. A. MARTIN, Moor Monkton, York. Tel. Rufforth 403. R. H. METCALFE, M.D., M.CHIR, F.R.C.S., 14 Courtenay Place, Lymington, Hants. Tel. Lymington 3954. DR. W. R. MIDDLEBROOK, Department of Biology, Brandeis University Waltham, Mass. 02154, U.S.A. H. MoTum, The Tile House, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, J. Surrey. Tel. Guildford 62255. K. H. MURRAY, South Wing, Loch's House, Waterloo Road, Wokingham, Berkshire. B. M. NENDICK, 106 Acomb Road, York. J. H. ORMISTON, Cottage No. 8, Belladrum, Nr. Beauly, Inverness. M. H. PEACOCK, 34 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham. Tel. Bishop Auckland 3285. FLT. LT. J. 0. R. PENMAN, B.SC., Officers' Mess, R.A.F. Wattisham, Suffolk. J. D. POOLE, Bramble House, Chrishall, Royston, Herts. B. D..PUGH, 1 Highfield Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Tees-side. E. M. H. RANSON, c/o Messrs. Ellis & Company, Solicitors, P.O. Box 1902, Lusaka, Zambia. J. M. RAYLOR, "Broadlands", Copmanthorpe, York. YO2 3SY. Tel. York 66465. D. E. RAYNER, 2 Northcourt, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. 82
R. A. RELTON, 40 Dalmahoy Crescent, Salerno, Midlothian. J. L. RICHARDSON, Ghana National College, P.O. Box No. 161, Cape Coast, Ghana. P. H. 0. RUDDOCK, 40 The Horseshoe, Dringhouses, York. D. 0. SHEPHERD, 82 Seafield Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Hants. Tel. Bournemouth .49105. R. J. SHIELDS, 16 Lavant Road, Chichester, Hants. J. D. STANLEY, 8 Fir Tree Close, West Bank, Acomb, York. R. M. STANLEY, Cumbria Lodge, Chantry Green, Upper Poppleton, York. A. C. STUBBS, 33 The Ryde, Hertford Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. R. TALBOT-JONES, Belmont Hall, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland. E. D. THORNTON, Cobbetts, Pulborough, West Sussex. Tel. Pulborough 2508. J. G. WALKER, Wimereaux Private Hotel, 4 Greystoke Place, New South Promenade, Blackpool. R. J. D. WILSON, 4 Hillside, Ingleby Arncliffe, Northallerton, Yorkshire. J. P. WHEATLEY, Ashcroft, Park Lane, Easingwold, York. Tel. Easingwold 510.
CORRECTION OF ADDRESS F. W. B. PACEY, O.B.E., Lea Close, High Lane, Maltby, Middlesbrough, Tees-side. M. I. H. SPROULLE, Warren House, 134 Stocks Bank Road, Mirfield, Yorkshire. Tel. Mirfield 2201.
NOTES The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday afternoon, 14th December at 4-45 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, D. Kirby, at 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York, know by 29th November. The following crested neckwear is available — All-silk crested ties 20 0 each postage free Terylene crested ties 13 0 each postage free All-silk bow ties ... 12 3 each postage free All-silk batswings... 20 0 each postage free All-silk squares ... 60 0 each postage free All-silk cravats ... ... 34 0 each postage free The O.P. Club Dinner, 1968, following the A.G.M. was held in the School Dining Hall by kind permission of the Headmaster, and was attended by 110. The Club is again indebted to the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided. 83
The time-honoured toast of the School was proposed by D. T. Rumfitt, to which the Headmaster replied. The Headmaster then proposed the toast of the Old Peterite Club, and the President responded. The following were present: —The President of the Club (K. H.Rhodes). The Headmaster. Kirby D. (Hon. Secretary). Burdon T. H. (Hon. Treasurer). Lewis, T. J. (Immediate Past President). The Bursar. The Head of the School (Richardson J. C.). Alderson, G. W. A. R. Baker, E. T. N. Beckett, J. W. Biddle, H. Blunt, D. A. C. Bolton, P. H. Brown, D. L. Brown, P. W. Browne, F. D. Bruce, R. Burgess, N. B. Butterworth, M. A. Cannon, J. P. Chadwick, C. I. Chilman, K. G. Coates, J. W. Coles, D. Coles, J. R. Coulthard, K. G Craine, G. D. Croft, P. G. Crossley, M. P. Dodd, D. F. Dronfield, J. Dronfield, P. J. Eatough, J. A. Evans, T. B. A. Fearnside, F. Fearnside, F. H. Field, R. A. Fulbrook, E. D. Gedge, H. F. S. Gillgrass, J. Graham, G. E. L Hall, M. S.
Hallas, M. Harding, J. T. Harding, R. D. Harding, R. F. Harnby, F. B. S. Hart, D. M. Harwood, R. H. Hick, J. K. Hillyard, E. J. Hodges, A. J. E. Holmes, D. C. Hopkinson, R. Houghton, C. C. Howat, A. T. Huntley, W. G. Jesper, D. G. S. Johnston, D. P. Kemp-Welch, N. King, H. A. Le Pla, R. G. Le Tocq, L. C. Lockhart, D. S. Metcalfe, R. H. Morris, G. R. Morris, A. Mountain, G. Nendick, B. M. Newdick, F. N. Norwood, D. Oliver, D. J. Pace, M. G. Pacey, F. W. B. Peacock, R. W. Penty, J. R. Penty, P. R.
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Phillips, J. S. P. Pick, T. S, Pickersgill, W. R. Ping, A. W. Ratcliff, K. M. Raylor, A. W. Rayner, D. E. Rayson, J. C. M. Richardson, H. Rowbottom, J. R. Ruddock, P. H. 0. Rumfitt, D. T. Shaftoe, D. Shearsmith, B. Shields, R. J. Shouksmith, J. A. Shuttleworth, G. M. Simmons, D. N. Skerrett, R. J. H. Smith, G. D. Smith, W. Stabler, D. A. Territt, M. W. Thirlwell, J. R. W. Thompson, C. W. Tyne, D. J. N. Wall, J. D. C. Waine, F. Wheatley, J. P. Wilks, C. E. Woolley, C. J. Yeomans, J. F. Young, D. G. M.
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