Oct 1970 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. LXI

OCTOBER, 1970

No. 383

EDITORIAL A Commemoration is an expression of unity among the generations of a school; an occasion for past and present members to renew their considered confidence in the future of their common foundation. Such an occasion combines the gaiety of reunion with the solemnity of self-examination; it is an annual stock-taking when the shareholders hope to look back with satisfaction and to look forward to a bright future. As the past generations return each year for a short time, we look with pleasure on the signs of individual success and progress; we like to see 'men furnished with ability', knowing that they are making their ability felt in the world. Thus a Commemoration is an occasion for conventional rejoicing, for congratulation and for hope. But convention is perhaps the easiest target of modern mass opinion; and in recent years we have been saddened by the appearance at the School's Commemoration of some who seem to need to exhibit their contempt for convention. Such groups,—for they always move in groups—, are sometimes the first to complain that they are ignored and not recognised when they return to the School. If they are ignored it is because they are objectionable to the many who accept the uncomplicated conventions of a formal School function; if they are not recognised it is because they are often literally unrecognisable. Concealing their individuality under the strictly uniform hair style, dress and gew-gaws that seem to be intended to shock but which arouse only disgust in the context of a Commemoration weekend, the statutory dark glasses hiding the eyes, how can they expect recognition? And when the afternoon display of self-conscious insecurity is over, there follows the late night return to the School grounds after the sombre evening's 'conviviality' in the town. Then things will be done which are distinguished only Iby their lack of subtlety and spirit: benches overturned, a notice-board torn from the ground; humourless vandalism which simply creates work for loyal porters before the culmination of the weekend in the Sunday Commemoration service. `Sunt lacrimae rerum', and one of the saddest things is the strange conflict of emotions that brings back to the School some who have reiterated often enough that they never wished to be here, and yet who cannot keep away from the scene of their declared past distresses. It is not long ago that one who left the School with loud protests 1

CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial

School Notes ...

Commemoration

Examination Results

Valete

Chapel Notes ...

Music Notes ...

School Play .

House Notes ...

C.C.F. Notes ...

Scouts ...

Debating Society

Senior Science Society

Junior Science Society

Theological Society ...

Young Farmers' Club Notes

Modern Languages Society ...

Photographic Society

Field and Stream Association

Walking Group

Mountaineering Club

Radio 5

Athletics

Hockey

Boat Club

Shooting

Cricket

Squash

Tennis

Fencing

Rugby

Old Peterite News

that he would never return was found fast asleep in the marquee in the early morning of the very next Speech Day. A school awaits with pleasure the return of its invited past members, for whom the invitation is an open one, and it is ready to welcome each as an individual, none being regarded as more important than another. But an invitation, open or personal, can either be rejected or accepted; and acceptance carries the responsibility of conforming with the standards peculiar to the occasion. At a Commemoration an easy formality is the generally accepted standard, and the invitation does not include the right to use the School's premises as a doss-house. We shall always welcome those who come as invited guests to appreciate and to enhance that unique blend of gaiety and solemnity, of nostalgia and of expectation that goes to make up a Commemoration weekend.

SCHOOL NOTES January to September

Mrs. Joyce Griffiths, Sister-in-Charge of the Sanatorium, left the School in July to take up a similar position at Wellington School, Somerset. She combined a shrewd eye for the malingerer with a remarkable knowledge of the background and history of many boys, and thus managed day to day health matters with firmness and sympathy. We wish her well in her new work and environment. *

Mr. D. K. Exham left in July to teach Mathematics at King's College, Taunton. Apart from his teaching here, he ran the Debating Society and the Chess Club, and was overseer of the School's Drama. Assistant Housemaster of School House, Anglican Reader, the unofficial leader of the Choir, Rugger coach and referee, he leaves many gaps to be filled, and he leaves with our thanks and good wishes. *

Mr. J. E. Maw has been appointed a Lecturer at St. John's College, York, and consequently we hope to see much of him although he has left the School. Rugger coach, organiser and trainer of Swimming, Officer in charge of the Royal Navy Section of the CCF, in addition to running the whole Craft Department, Mr. Maw will be greatly missed; we thank him and wish him well. * * * Mr. P. G. Feek and Monsieur J. Allix each came to the School for one year, Mr. Feek to teach History and to give enthusiastic help, particularly in Hockey: M. Allix as our first French Assistant; he took part in almost everything, and has written his own impressions which will be found in this edition. To them and to Mrs. Wilks and Mrs. Parker who taught here during the year, we give our good wishes. 2

Mr. A. D. Hart, who taught English at the School, leaving in 1960, is now Headmaster of St. Paul's Collegiate School, Hamilton, New Zealand. * * * Congratulations to A. S. Bowie on the award of a William Akroyd scholarship. * * * The School took part in the Epiphany Service in York Minster on January 17th, and in the St. Peter's Day Service on June 28th. * * * Several Concerts took place in the Memorial Hall: a School concert on March 7th, and a York Symphony Orchestra concert on March 14th. The Music Competition was held on June 17th. *

The play 'Zigger Zagger' was performed on June 15th and 16th. A two day Conference of the Industrial Society was held in the School on March 19th and 20th for presentation and discussion of the various problems of industry, as seen from the point of view of management and Trade Unions. The meetings, under the general heading of 'The Challenge of Industry,' were confined to members of the Sixth Form, who found them of great interest and value. * * * A Party for parents of Vth formers to talk to masters was held on March 21st, and one for parents of Lower VIth on June 28th. These parties are of great value to parents and masters. * * * The Annual Inspection of the Combined Cadet Force was on June 9th, and on this occasion the new CCF Military Band made its first appearance. * * * The Easter Term ended on Sunday, March 27th, and the Summer Term on Sunday, July 12th. It is likely that all terms will in future end on a Sunday. * * * E. R. Walker (Captain of School Athletics 1970/71) represented York Youth Athletic Club (under 20) in a triangular athletics match between the cities of York, Orleans and Munster, held in Munster in August. * * * In his two races, Walker finished in second place, a tenth of a second behind the winner, in the 1500 m. race (time 4 min. 11.3 sec.), and third in the 800 m. race in the time of 2 min. 5.7 sec. * * * The Christmas Term will end on Sunday December 13th, and the Easter Term will start on January 12th 1971. Half Term will be from Saturday October 24th to Sunday November 1st. 3

COMMEMORATION, 1970 The Cricket Match against the Old Peterites started on Friday, July 10th, and the following day the Speeches and Presentation of Prizes were presided over by the Chairman of the Governors, the Very Revd. the Dean of York; we were honoured by the presence of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs. A. J. Hardcastle. The Provost of the Queen's College, Oxford, R. N. W. Blake, Esq., MA, F.B.A., presented the Prizes, and a summary of his speech is given further on. On Sunday, July 12th, the Sermon at the Commemoration Service was preached by the Revd. J. C. Yates, B.A. (O.P.), Vicar of Martonin-Cleveland. SPEECHES AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES The ceremony began with the following Welcome to the Provost of the Queen's College, Oxford, by J. C. W. Williams: Salvete omnes, et maximo cum gaudio. Quid enim nobis est agendum? Num quid aliud nisi de republica? 0 diem fortunatum et salutarem, quo Optimates in comitlis superaverunt et quasi triumphum iam diu speratum egerunt. Nonne Fortuna ipsa populo Britannico maxime favet? Nonne stultissimi sibi videntur ipsi qui futurum per populi sententias quaerendas praedicere soleant? Quae omnia sunt non nobis modo optata, sed etiam certe hospiti nostro, quem hodie salutamus, R. N. W. Blake, Collegii Reginae apud Universitatem Oxoniensem Praepositum, virum illustrissimum et clarissimum. Nam haud dubie in numero Optimatum vult haberi, qui cum disceptationes de republica et orationes iam apud discipulos suos sapientissime habet in ea Universitate, tum Arius et in concilio Oxoniensi eas fortissime partes suscepit et de principibus nostris nonnullos libros diligentissime scripsit. Itaque non hospes solum nobis gratissimus, sed etiam praeclarus ades socius hodie; nec hodie primum advenisti Eboracum, ut ipse fateris te quondam intravisse ut id luderes quod Angli cricket nominant. Num quid est revera hoc dulcius vel nobis gratius, qui omnes Brigantum regiones habitamus, et eum ludum tantopere colimus; quod si tibi adhuc placet, idem spectaculum tibi post meridiem offerimus; vel si mavis, credo Dorotheae Perkinensis tabemam esse apertam, spem sociis amplam tuis nummorum, qui muneri Hastingensi praesint. Quidquid id est, nos omnes ad unum speramus te laetissimum adesse, et gratias tibi summas agimus, quod contionem nostram tua praesentia illustrare vis.

The Headmaster then gave his report as follows:— Those speaking in public about education this year

have usually started by referring to the First Education Act of 1870. The centenary of that Act has been most markedly celebrated by the fact that education in 1970 is a topic of burning importance, or rather is a whole cluster of controversies eagerly discussed in almost every home in the country. These controversies, whether about the progress to Comprehensive 4

Schools, or the survival of the Direct Grant Schools, whether about new teaching methods or traditional ones, whether there should be new exams. or old exams. or no exams., or about the professional status of teachers and their salary structure, do not pass us by in St. Peter's. In the matter of teaching salaries, for instance, we base our salaries on the Burnham Scale, and a national rise of salaries directly affects us —as all parents will be ruefully aware. Yet, though, as we told parents in January and April, the imminent national rise in salaries is forcing us to raise our fees in September, I do not believe that any fair-minded person would grudge a rise in the salaries of teachers. It may seem that the controversy about Comprehensive schooling touches us less nearly, in view of our independence, perhaps too m view of the wide ability that we include in St. Peter's. I cannot honestly claim that we are fully comprehensive, but we are much more so than a Grammar School and, as usual, I am very proud of our 11+ failures, very many of whom thrive academically. In fact 12 of them have been taking "A" levels these last few weeks. (That's 20% of our "A" level candidates.) It is clear to me that in the future the large neighbourhood Comprehensive School will be the norm, but we in the Independent Schools must perpetually raise this question—cannot the smaller school—a boarding school, a selective school—provide a type of schooling suitable for those of our children who are less at ease with the vast numbers that most Comprehensive Schools will have to include? In such a school, with its smaller numbers, each member of the community is known to the others and is recognised and valued for what he is or can do; a boy who needs to, because of the mobility of his parents, or the remoteness of his home or the provision of certain educational materials in that school, can find there the environment that will help his individual mental growth. A school like ours must perpetually offer this alternative choice. I for one do not think that a few schools, offering these alternatives to children with special needs—whatever their parental income— could weaken a neighbourhood Comprehensive School. Indeed, I would go on and say that the Independent School of this kind, that varied the overall pattern, should not at this moment remain aloof, jealously guarding its independence. It should be a neighbourhood Independent School. I would hope that now, at a moment when a new Government has taken office that might be thought to be more sympathetic towards Independent Schools, we in the Independent sector should not say— "we can now breathe again and hug our independence." No! We should say "we want to complement the State system, not compete with it." We want to take State-assisted pupils and pupils assisted by the L.E.A. We want to add to the local resources, not diminish them. We want, for instance, to help with a scheme for joint Russian teaching with all York VIth formers. We want to continue with our pupils from the East Riding, even though there is no 11+ there, and we have been told that no more places will be filled by the East Riding. We welcome our pupils at 11+ from the City; at a time when there is likely to be a population explosion in the VIth form, we want to offer more places at this level—for it is our VIth form courses that provide our main raison d'être. In short, independence should mean interdependence. And I make this challenge, strongly convinced that two features of York Schools—the tradition of comparatively small schools and their geographical proximity—confirm the need for this sharing of resources. 5

I've spoken of one centenary—that of the Education Act. Next year there is of course another—the 19th of the founding of this City. We look forward, My Lord Mayor, to contributing to the many celebrations which will be initiated next year under your aegis. Perhaps this will provide a context for the types of co-operation between Independent Schools and maintained schools that I have been invoking. The Headmaster then gave an account of the many activities of the School during the past year, and there are separate reports of these elsewhere in this edition. He thanked the members of the Stag 'for their versatility and vigour throughout the year', and he paid special tribute to those who were about to leave the School; details about them will be found under 'School notes'. He concluded with these words:

This is our first Speech Day for forty-six years that we have had no Mr. Rhodes to keep us pointed right. How he would have enjoyed meeting all the Old Peterites here this week-end and presiding over many of the festivities. As I am sure you will know, the Old Peterite Club has started a fund to provide a memorial to him at the School— principally to provide new Choir Stalls, suitably inscribed, in the School Chapel, in the life of which he took such an active part. These Stalls have been designed, and will be executed, as a joint project by members of the staff. I hope that with Old Peterite help we shall be able to complete them some time near Christmas. With new Choir Stalls coming soon, and with a Cafeteria system being prepared for September, and a new Art Studio ready for use next term, it is obvious that we look forward to a time of acclimatisation to new and unfamiliar conditions. Architectural growth is going on round us. But we too must grow—that is, learn how to use these new amenities, and to conduct a dialogue between ourselves and our environment so that we may, in the end, achieve civilisation. All of us, masters and boys, are in this venture together and on the same side. The Prizes were then presented, and there follows a summary of the speech by R. N. W. Blake, Esq., M.A., F.B.A., The Provost of The Queen's College, Oxford, after he had presented the Prizes.

The Provost recalled the occasion mentioned in the Latin oration when he had played cricket thirty-two years earlier against a famous Roman Catholic Yorkshire school; his team had been highly successful before lunch, but disastrously unsuccessful after lunch, during which the visitors, but not the home side, had been given much beer and port. The occasion had made the Provost understand the significance of the celebrated 'Popish plot', and had given him a sympathy for Titus Oates. Appreciating the problem that faces any speaker at a Prize-giving, the Provost reminded us of the fatuous remarks that are sometimes made by such speakers, and he told us of one who had claimed that he himself had never won a prize, and who had invited his audience to 'look at him'; the Provost recalled that he had looked, and had made a vow that he would seek to win as many prizes as he possibly could. This led the speaker to commend the prize system, because the winning of prizes requires hard work, and competition for them raises intellectual standards. He felt that in the plans for re-organization in 6

education we must not lose sight of the need for the encouragement of excellence. Further, the Provost emphasised the importance of prizes as an acknowledgement of individual achievement; community effort was of course desirable, he said, but it should not detract from the importance of the individual, especially now that the individual is in danger of being submerged. He suggested that some of the present day 'student unrest' might stem from the submerging of the individual in massive universities, and he reminded us that although Oxford and Cambridge are large universities, their Colleges are small communities, `the Oxford ones being smaller than those at Cambridge', as he wished us to know. The Provost left us with two 'messages'. First that we should not lump people into groups and categories; this was the way to intolerance: not just the obvious intolerance such as racialism, but that of the 'generation gap' which tended to make 'the young' and 'the old' intolerant of each other. Secondly he advised his audience not to be pressurised into 'non-conformity' to comply with contemporary fashion, but to have the courage of their own convictions. D.G.C.

OPEN AWARDS ... Open Exhibition in Mathematics at Worcester College, Oxford. R. J. Brockbank ... Open Exhibition in Engineering at St. John's College, Cambridge. ... Paddy Musical Scholarship at St. John's College, T. M. Day Oxford. M. J. Black

The following won places at Oxford and Cambridge:— A. S. Bowie (who also won a William Akroyd Scholarship) R. M. Cooper J. Fender D. F. Harding J. R. Lund D. Pollard J. R. Williamson S. P. Withers Of the 75 members of last year's Upper VI and Middle VI, 36 gained University places (Arts 15, Maths & Science 21). 21 went into further education as follows :— Colleges of Technology/Polytechnics Colleges of Agriculture ... Colleges of Art Colleges of Education Colleges of Commerce 1 went to Sandhurst. 13 went into commerce, business or business training.

4 remain undecided. 7

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PRIZE LIST NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE

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STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK ... P. E. LORD PRIZE FOR DIVINITY ... WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DIVINITY: Senior Junior THE DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS . THE HEAD MASTER'S PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN: Senior Junior 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 YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S PRIZE: THE JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: IVth Forms ... Thirds THE FRENCH READING PRIZE ATKINSON PRIZE FOR RUSSIAN MODERN LANGUAGES PRIZES: French German PHYSICS ESSAY PRIZE CHEMISTY PRIZE BIOLOGY PRIZE GEOGRAPHY PRIZE (Below the VIth) MUSIC PRIZES: Keyboard Instrumental ART PRIZE: Senior Junior GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES : Middle Vlth ... ... Lower VIth ... Vth Forms ... .. IVth Forms and Thirds HANDICRAFTS PRIZE ... ... A SPECIAL PRIZE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

... M. G. V. Stephenson J. C. W. Williams ... J. R. Lund

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... S. Foster A. R. Hornby P. Holmes M. J. Black JP. L. Hall • • ' J. J. Les ... C. J. Atkinson ... J. W. Gillgrass ... G. Hodgson ... J. C. W. Williams .. R. Ashburn S. J. Parker D. P. Rounthwaite

... T. J. C. Mitchinson ... R. D. Long ... J. A. G. Craven ... M. W. Bainbridge ... A. S. Bowie ... A. S. Bowie ... R. J. Brockbank ... T. J. Young C. J. Watson ... J. S. Cathie ... E. R. Walker ... A. S. Bowie J. M. Pearson fT. J. C. Mitchinson R. C. Parker ... G. Hodgson ... R. J. Wood ... R. Sharpe ... D. G. Senior ... P. J. Dobbins P. H. Rivers

FORM PRIZES JR. Sharpe J. A. Mitchell N. R. Fridge P. H. Fletcher C. M. Atkinson R. M. Harland J K .N. G. Benson /N. A. Cameron J. R. Whittle fJ. M. F. Cluff P. B. Johnston R. D. Long T. A. Gibson D. J. G. Livingston H. N. Joslin

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V MODERN IVA IVB IVC IVD

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EXAMINATION RESULTS The following successes were achieved at Advance level :— Broom, D. H. A.—Latin, English. Hepworth, M. G. B.—English. Williams, J. C. W.—Latin (A), Greek, English. Astley, S. R. H.—English, Maths. Bailey, M. E.—English, History, Economics. Blitz, N. W. S.—English, Economics. Bowen, S. R.—English, History, Economics. Cable, K. V.—English, Economic & Political Studies, Maths. Ezell, R. A.—English, Economics. Fisher, G. V.—French, German, Economic & Political Studies. Gill, I. A.—Ancient History, English. Hodgson, G.—French (AU), English, History. Judson, D. J. M.—French, History (A). Kidd, C. W.—Ancient History, English. Lockwood, P. A.—Ancient History. Lovell, J D.—Ancient History. McAinsh, C. D.—Ancient History, English. Mitchell, D. J.—English, Geography, Economics. Nixon, J. N. V.—English. Pearson, J. M.—Art. Pickles, C. J.—English. Reed, A. B.—Ancient History, English, Economics. Stephenson, M. G. V.—English. Varley, A. N.—English. Washington, K.—English. Williams, N. J.—French, German. Foster, S.—Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Physics. Muncer, M. J. S.—Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Physics. Myers, C. A.—English, Economic & Political Studies, Pure Maths, Applied Maths. 9

Ashburn, R.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Bainbridge, M. W.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Claybum, N. C. N.—Maths, Chemistry. Collinson, S. P.—Chemistry. Dean, A. P. R.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry (A2). Elliott, P. J.—Maths, Physics. Fisher, T.—Art, Maths, Physics. Gillgrass, J. W.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Gooder, F. T.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Haigh-Lumby, P. R.—Maths, Chemistry. Harrison, J. D.—Maths, Physics. Heath, R. A.—Physics, Biology. Holmes, P.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. MacLeod, R. D.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Oliver, S. W. St. J.—Maths, Physics. Pearson, M. C.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Pollard, A. P.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Rounthwaite, D. P.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Watson, C. J.—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Wells, J. E. R.—Maths. Whittaker, J. A. L.—Physics, Chemistry. Willis, J. D.—Maths. Young, T. J.—Maths, Physics, Chemistry (A2). Yule, G. S.—Maths, Physics (AU), Chemistry. At Ordinary Level :— Atkinson, C. J. (9); Brown, C. J. (9); Coverdale, S. P. (9); Craven, J. A. G. (7); Ford, S. W. F. (8); Gee, A. P. (8); George, A. J. (9); Godwin, P. R. (6); Maycock, A. J. (9); Mitchell, J. A. (9); Parker, S. J. (6); Place, C. R. (8); Sharpe, R. (9); Beall, C. H. (7); Bell, P. A. 0. (8); Bowen, T. N. E. (9); Corser, A. (9); Dempsey, D. M. (9); Drucquer, M. H. (9); Fridge, N. R. (9); Gooder, P. R. (7); Gray, R. G. (7); Grice, D. W. (9); Hodges, S. M. (4); Lucas, J. P. G. (4); Macartney, B. C. (9); Park, G. E. (8); Pyrah, J. D. (1); Reed, G. A. (2); Rivers, P. H. (8); Slater, J. R. (8); Staincliffe, E. R. (8); Stead, T. H. (8); Taylor, S. A. A. (8); Walton, I. T. (7); Ward, D. A. (6); Wyatt, J. D. (2); Young, R. T. S. (8). Atkinson, D. P. (6); Cole, R. S. (4); Cooper, A. H. W. (6); Croft, J. A. (5); Daigleish, J. C. S. (1); Fletcher. P. H. (7); Fry, E. C. S. (4); Houseman, J. M. (1); Hunt, G. A. (4); Johnson, C. D. (1); Lightowler, J. C. P. N. (3); Little, R. W. (4); Mason, T. J. (1); Nash, P. N. (5); Pallant, C. D. (6); Pearson, J. S. D. (3); Penty, A. D. (5); Robinson, S. (3); Schofield, T. J. T. (3); Spence, R. C. (4); Wilkinson, P. R. (3). Amup, B. H. (4); Atkinson, C. M. (5); Beddoes, P. (2); Bell, S. R. (4); Carlile, J. S. (3); Clark, S. N. (5); Craig, A. G. (1); Dean, A. C. P. (4); Dickinson, D. (2); Fenwick, L. R. (3); Fisher, A. J. (1); Goodwill, R. H. (1); Hamshaw, R. G. W. (1); Prendergast, J. (2); Rawson, J. E. (4); Sherriff, A. G. (4); Stow, A. C. B. (2). 10

VALETE ***Head of House **School Monitor *House Monitor 1st Team colours shown by letters with t indicating a Cap. S Major Shooting Colours s Minor Shooting Colours DRONFIELD Broom, D. H. A., F; Fisher, T. *; Gooder, F. T. •**; Gray, R. G.; Harding, J. R. B.; Pickles, C. J. *; Utamote, V.; Watson, C. J. *, Sw; Willis, J. D. *, R; Wright, T. J. (D.B.). THE GROVE Haigh-Lumby, P. R., ***, B; Oliver, S. W. St. J., *, R.B.; Pearson, J. M., *, Sw; Pollard, A. P., *; Robinson, F. P.; Shackleton, S. R.; Stansfield, P. R., Washington, K. *; Wyatt, J. D. MANOR Astley, S. R. H., *, Sq., T.; Claybum, N. C. N., *; Cork, C. E. J. T (Capt.); Fenwick, L. R.; Ffooks, N. Q.; Holmes, P., ***, Rt H.C., Sq. (capt); Houseman, H. W., Ct; Houseman, J. M.; Kidd, C. W., *, T; Mitchell, D. J., *; Whittaker, J. A. L., *, S. s; Wood, P. G., *, B. QUEEN'S Blitz, N. W. S.; Bowen, S. R., *; Collinson, J. M.; Dickinson, D.; Judson, D. J. M., *; Lovell, J. D., *, R; Pearson, M. C., *, Rt (capt.), B. RISE Gill, I. A., *, B; Harding, D. F., **, S, s; McAinsh, C. D., *, R.H.; MacLeod, R. D., ** R.B; Mason, T. J.; Nixon, J. N. V., *; Ramsden, C. W., *; Reed, A. B., *; Reed, G. A.; Staincliffe, E. R.; Stephenson, M. G. V., *** (H. of School , C.S.M.; Varley, A. N., *. SCHOOL HOUSE Ashburn, R., *; Bailey, M. E., *, S, s; Cathie, J. S.; Collinson, S.P., *; Exell, R. A., *; Goodrick, J. C., ***, R.H. (capt.); Henderson, G. D., *; Littlefield, T. P., *, S; Wells, J. E. R., *. TEMPLE Amup, B. H.; Bowie, A. S., ***, Ct; Dean, A. C. P.; Elliott, P. J .., *; Fisher, G. V., *; Heath, R. A.; Irving, D. P., S. s; Lockwood, P. A., *, R.H.; Rounthwaite, D. P., **, B; Slee, K. C.; Williams, N. J. 11

CHAPEL NOTES It is pleasant to 'acknowledge two gifts to the Chapel, the first a handsome pair of large communion cruets kindly given by Mrs. Perks, and the second a fine new 'fair linen cloth' for the altar as a leaving present from Mrs. Joyce Griffiths, sister-in-charge of the sanatorium. We have both a gain and a loss to record; at the beginning of the Easter Term we welcomed the Revd. A. J. G. Ellery, B.Sc., the Junior School's new Chaplain, but in July we say goodbye to Mr. Exham, who, as a Reader, has done so much in this field during his time here. His latest major contribution has been the series of addresses given at the Wednesday evening Compline Services last term. Our two Middle School services have both been impressive events. The Headmaster produced Tolstoy's 'The Three Old Men' with the younger boys acting, playing instruments and leading the congregational singing in Chapel on March 15th, and we were lucky to have a service arranged by Mrs. Sally Janiurek (Sally Trench) on June 7th. Peter Holmes led a group of folk singers and Mrs. Janiurek gave a powerful and emotional address about her work among the alcoholics and drug addicts of New York and London. Other visiting preachers were the Dean of York, Mr. John Shannon of the Civic Trust, Mr. D. A. Frith, Headmaster of Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School, and the Bishop of Wakefield. The main innovation since Christmas has been the Family Communion Service. A new scheme of Sunday services seems to be emerging in which this 9.30 a.m. celebration takes the place of Sung Communion and one Matins. It is voluntary, and parents are invited to accompany their sons, and many boys then take an Exeat. The Confirmation service was conducted by the Bishop of Whitby on Saturday, March 14th. Many people appreciated his informal introduction to the service, which will be remembered as one of uncommon power and clarity. Finally, we record a change in the Chapel Committee's allocation of collections. In order to make donations more meaningful, a specific collection is made for each charity, named in advance, and the result announced the following week. D.F.H. May I add a warm word of thanks to all those who help in the running of the Chapel: the cleaners and the ladies who have presented and arranged the flowers—there are twenty on the rota—the members of our loyal and hard working choir, and this year's most efficient Chapel Monitors, David Pollard and David Harding? N.H.K-W.

THE THREE OLD MEN By Tolstoy "The Three Old Men", which was performed by members of the Third Form in chapel on Sunday 15th March was an interesting demonstration of how Theatre workshop and audience involvement can be combined in the service of liturgy. Basically a simple morality 12

story, it evolved into something more elaborate and was greatly enhanced by the specially composed music. The major problems to be overcome in any performance in chapel are the handling of large numbers of actors in the restricted area of the chancel and the difficulty of ensuring that the actor is visible to everyone. The simple but effective set went much of the way to solving these, but movement always seemed inhibited by the lack of space, and seeing and hearing at the back must at times have been difficult. Graham Perks was a splendidly vague, unworldly but most benevolent Bishop, and Christopher Smith brought much carefully disciplined zest to the part of the chaplain. As for the three old men themselves, they sustained their role most impressively, and were as convincingly non realistic as their own grey beards. I was left, after this most entertaining and thought provoking play, with two regrets; first, that more was not made of the contrast and tension between the three representative groups, the sailors, the merchants and the pilgrims; and second, that we did not hear more of, and possibly take more part in, the most effective music. D.K.E.

MUSIC NOTES CHOIR With the introduction of special services for sections of the School on certain Sundays an element of redundancy has hung over the Choir. Another factor has been the introduction of a voluntary Family Eucharist; but a large number of Choir members have felt this to be a worthwhile venture and have supportted it enthusiastically. The experiment of a full Evensong complete with cathedral-type responses, settings of both Canticles and an anthem seemed almost as though the choir was attempting to justify its existence amid the dilution of liturgical standards—it was interesting that several of the congregation expressed interest and approval of the opportunity to hear the Book of Common Prayer. The visit to the Minster to sing at the Harvest Festival was threatened by a popular exeat day and this hazard will have to be avoided next year; another hazard in the form of flu played havoc with the Carol Service, but enough hard work had been put in for the Choir to take a fuller part in the Minster Epiphany Service. A special service for Passion-tide included the singing of a section of the St. Matthew Passion to Vittoria's music. The Choir was glad to take part in the R.S.C.M. Festival at Ripon Cathedral, having missed the previous year owing to exam clashes. It was a valuable experience despite our inclination to sing 'Rejoice in the Lord' at twice the speed of the rest of the choirs. We were happy to be asked by the Minster to sing Evensong on the Eve of Ascension Day, and the knowledge gained at our earlier full Evensong was most useful. Once more to the Minster for the St. Peter's Day Service, but the impossibility of a proper rehearsal and the difficulties caused by the building operations took much of the pleasure and success out of the event. Commemoration was of course the final event of the year and last year's idea of replacing the Choir anthem by a combined piece of music for School and Choir was continued. The Choir has endured another year in the improvised choir stalls and looks forward eagerly to the generous gift of the Old Peterites' memorial to Kenneth Rhodes which is to take the form of new stalls. 13

ORCHESTRA Owing to the small numbers this year, the orchestral players have found it more profitable to rehearse as three separate groups—strings, woodwind and brass. Each has achieved most valuable training work, and next year when it is feasible to reintegrate them the lessons will surely bear fruit. More details about the orchestra are given below.

CHORAL SOCIETY This represents a major breakthrough in musical activities, as the society has a regular link with Queen Anne School, rehearsing continuously throughout the year, with joint productions as shown below.

MILITARY BAND This exciting new sound emerged from an obscure start in the Easter Term, entirely by the enthusiasm of the C.C.F. boys who play in it. Its first public appearance was earlier than planned, when it was called upon to play for the C.C.F. Inspection March Past, all the musicians being C.C.F. Cadets. A delightful extra was the occasion of a party in the Music School garden and this . was to have been a dress rehearsal for a performance outside the tea-tent at Commemoration. This unfortunately had to be abandoned owing to the diverse activities of band players which prevented them all getting together at any given time. If public comment is anything to go by it should have been a popular event and efforts must be made to ensure its viability next year.

HOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION Again the competition for the Baird and Cape Cups took place on the same evening and all Houses were eligible to compete. To facilitate fair judging the idea of a set piece was proposed—in the singing this produced a monotony of Swannee Ribber' and the instrumentalists tended to opt for alternatives, though the winning performance was of the set piece by Schubert and was outstandingly ahead of anything else. The entertainment value of the variant House contributions is considerable and in order to give these unlimited scope the idea of a House Concert will be separated from the Competition next year. The Baird Cup was won by School House and the Cape Cup by Temple.

MUSIC PRIZE COMPETITION An excellent standard of piano playing made this a most enjoyable occasion and the prize was won by Robin Walker with Nigel Clayburn as runner up and Richard Long highly commended. For orchestral instruments Andrew Bowie's clarinet playing won the prize, John Craven's trombone was runner up and Peter Nash on the French Horn was highly commended. K.R.P. 14

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The School Orchestra split into two groups from January onwards. The string players, under Mr. C. G. Sandercock, practised and performed separately from the wind section. At the combined concert in Queen Anne's Hall, the string group performed two pieces very creditably. The wind group, led by Mr. K. R. Pemberton, also performed successfully at this concert. During the term the Orchestra provided the accompaniment for the hymns in Hall services; this was extended to include an experimental brass element during the summer. Although the two groups did not work for a concert in the latter term, practices continued and much valuable sight-reading knowledge was gained. Next term musicians of St. Peter's and Queen Anne will team-up to provide accompaniment to Ibsen's "Peer Gynt". E.R.W. THE CHORAL SOCIETY The liaison with Queen Anne School, commencing from the start of the Christmas Term, was continued during the Easter Term and throughout the summer. The efforts of the Easter Term culminated in a performance of Sir C. V. Stanford's "Songs of the Fleet" in Queen Anne's Hall. The inspired singing of the Society and the soloist, Mr. P. Mindenhall, drew many favourable remarks from a very appreciative audience. During the summer, pressure of examinations limited the number of voices in all ranges; however, the decrease in numbers allowed us to sing some very pleasant madrigals ideally suited to a small group of singers. I think it is necessary to point out to members of the School that a Choral Society exists largely through sheer weight of numbers, with, perhaps, several prominent singers in each voice taking the lead. Enthusiasm within the group is very high and we all look forward to next term's activities. E.R.W.

SCHOOL PLAY ZIGGER ZAGGER Through the turnstile, and with the roar of a football crowd, the rattles going like crazy. We, the audience, become part of the scene: the hooters, the chanting. We even rise to join the singing. The Set might be Anfield, or Elland Road, thanks to Dobbins and his men. There are footballers practising, and community singing. A motley gang of fans dominate the terraces, under their cheer-leader "Zigger' (A. G. B. Perks). They are now menacing, now ribald; fickle and shallow. Harry is contemporary Youth, frustrated by his environment. He seeks self-fulfilment from a Youth Officer who fobs him off with a 15

Production Line; from the Army which rejects him, and from the Church which tries to con him. For a time he is on the fringe of Zigger's gang, but the glamour is empty even here. As Harry, C. J. Smith is first enthusiastic then hesitant then disillusioned. The change of mood is convincing. Well done! R. J. Dunk is a complacent and bureaucratic Youth Officer, while, perhaps even more soul-destroying, is the aura of cant emanating from A. M. Buckman as Vicar. Both good. A. G. Beadnall does well as an irritable and self-satisfied Headmaster. The rest of the Establishment—teacher, caretaker and dentist—are also insensitive to Harry's problem, breaking off from time to time for a prancing circuit of the stage, symbolic of the circus ring of life. The world touches Harry briefly: the students are palely pacifist, and the Army authorities give an amusing but discomforting parody of a Medical Board. Magistrate and club Chairman are portentous. Outstanding is J. C. M. Hudson's portrayal of an old soldier, with a failing strength unequal to his spirit in the face of Zigger's hyena pack. The emptiness of it all is epitomised by Vincent's (M. S. Bidgood) cynical desertion of "City" on transfer. Harry's disillusionment, always there in suspension, becomes crystallised. With no real hopes he returns to the "Circus". We all wish we had an answer for him. Mr. Oxley's production has vitality and pace, with characteristic flashes of "Anger". I. A. Armitt has arranged, and plays, the brash music so much part of the show. On the second night he is stricken with measles. Colin Walker gallantly deputises and, after frenzied preparation is—a huge success : like the whole ebullient evening. J.P.R. PROGRAMME NOTES

`Zigger Zagger' was specially written in 1967 by Peter Terson for the National Youth Theatre. It is a study of a football hooligan but Terson's main concern was the emptiness and futility facing so many youngsters pitched out of secondary schools at 15 into dead-end jobs, not knowing where they are going or why. "This is about a boy who leaves school," he wrote, "with wasted years behind, with nothing in front of him . . . and the only immediate present—Football." Harry Philton is a mixture of innocence and dumb insolence, of inarticulate self-respect and total lack of sophistication. The future the Establishment 'circus' holds out for him—a steady job and respectability —is utterly unattractive, yet he is soon disillusioned by the superficial glamour of the other circus—Football. That, in the end, he sets a faltering foot on the road pointed out to him by the Establishment, should not be taken as a permanent and happy answer to Harry's deep need of direction in his aimless life. As Peter Terson wrote: "What I wouldn't like is for Harry to 'mature' or have a vision of himself by the end of the play. I want him to be as easily led at the end as at the beginning." 16

So much cutting, re-writing, and adding of new material has taken place that this production is virtually an original work. Rehearals have proceeded on a workshop basis, the full cast coming together only three days prior to the performance. Some 70 boys will appear on stage, and over 100 boys have been involved in some way in the production.

D.S.O. THE TEAMS THE CURTAIN RAISER Devised and performed by IVth Form English, Set IV ... A. B. L. Sherris G. W. Monaghan, M. Yule, P. M. A. Taylor, R. C. Parker, J. N. Exell, C. D. Lang, J. R. Woodcock, A. M. Clayburn. Citizens P. B. Johnston, C. N. Hazel, C. T. Bough, S. A. Coates-Walker, I. Gray, D. W. Shields, M. P. Goldthorpe, R. D. Moore. D. C. P. Storie Referee A. F. Harben, R. N. Kerruish. Footballers S. G. D. Kirby Reader

Magistrate Thugs

ZIGGER ZAGGER C. J. Smith A. G. B. Perks L. C. Hall R. J. Dunk A. G. Beadnall S. D. Jeffrey P. A. E. Challis C. G. Robertshaw M. R. McMahon J. C. M. Hudson C. N. Hazel, S. P. G. Muirhead, T. J. C. Mitchinson, J. M. F. Cluff. D. F. Richardson, P. A. Scott, 0 . N. Adam, N. Gray. R. A. Scott R. T. Tasker A. M. Buckman M. S. Bidgood J. E. Cresswell, M. W. Berry, R. A. Pinder, J. M. Pyrah, S. W. Mason, F. C. Crowther, R. R. R. Clayburn, P. J. Webster, A. R. Cossins, C. D. Auburn, P. J. Strachan, P. N. Withers, P. W. Brumfield, W. J. Clappison, J. B. Littlefield, D. C. Bryson, S. J. Tomlinson, R. A. Elwen, M. S. Bruce, T. J. Ward, R. D. Miiliki n. I. A. Armitt

Harry Zigger Dentist Youth Officer Headmaster Recruiting Sergeant ... Caretaker Medical Officer ... Teacher Old Soldier ... Students Letter Readers Magistrate Chairman Vicar Vincent The Kop Choir

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SETTING THE SCENE Body of Hall

Stage Manager Lighting ... Sound ... ... Turnstile made by ... ... Programme and publicity

H. N. Joslin, R. H. Turton, D. Snowdon, D. I. Village, C. R. Beaulah, R. M. R. Fox, I. M. R. Thomas, C. F. Baggs, T. A. Gibson, G. N. Burn, J. E. Prowde, M. J. W. Dimelow, B. W. Frith, J. V. Kerr, D. G. Green, C. E. S. Monro, D. Eddell, S. Barton, R. D. Long. P. J. Dobbins. D. C. Fotheringham, C. A. Hodge. C. A. Hodge P. J. Dobbins N. A. S. Wormald, M. J. Newland, J. M. Pearson.

HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD

This has been a successful year in the House. J. D. Willis started off the Easter term by winning the Nigel Morris and Ian McGrath Trophy, being presented for the first time to the most improved rugby player in the school. Despite lots of enthusiasm the senior crosscountry team did not do well; however, M. S. Bidgood succeeded in winning the Junior Long Run for the second year in succession, the House coming third overall. Bidgood received his junior House colours after this event. The House swimming team did very well in coming second to School House. Led by C. J. Watson there were many admirable wins. The first event of the athletics sports was the mile, the intermediate one being won by P. R. Gooder. As seems usual it rained on Sports Day, but Dronfield had an unbeatable lead before it was called off and so the Athletics Shield was retained. Exceptional performances were made by P. R. Wilkinson, P. R. Gooder and M. S. Bidgood. House colours were presented to F. T. Gooder, J. D. Willis and C. J. Watson during the Easter term. Although the Junior Cricket team were unfortunate in losing to the Rise, the Senior team, led by C. J. Pickles, surprised the school cricketing authorities by beating the Grove in the first round. Splendid performances were put up by G. A. Hunt and P. R. Wilkinson. However, the team met with stiff opposition in the semi-final against Temple, the eventual winners. Not endowed with much musical talent the House did creditably in the Music Competition. Throughout both terms the House Pioneer Corps has continued to work every Tuesday afternoon doing jobs which are of help to everybody. Another sport which has flourished is yard cricket, so much so that having drained York of its supply of the necessary plastic balls, we now have stocks from Beverley and Harrogate. House colours were awarded in the Summer term to C. J. Pickles and T. Fisher. 18

The House says goodbye to Monsieur J. Allix after he has spent a year teaching French in the school and we wish him well in the future. Leaving the House as assistant housemaster is Mr. Hubbard, whom we thank for his many services. He will, however, still be teaching at school. Also leaving to further their educations are R. Gray, V. Utamote and T. Wright, and the five monitors, F. T. Gooder, C. J. Pickles, T. Fisher, C. J. Watson and J. D. Willis. We thank them all very much for all they have done in the House and wish them the best in the future. F.T.G. GROVE The Easter term has been encouraging for individuals, but rather disappointing as a House. We said goodbye to D. Pollard and S. D. Reed and welcomed R. H. Turton, to what is always a hard and difficult term. On the games field we unfortunately did not recapture the Cross Country, Junior Long Run or Athletics trophies, which used to be permanently housed in The Grove. R. J. Carson, who captained the Cross Country and Athletics, must be congratulated on his second position in the Senior Mile and fifth position in the Senior Cross Country, as well as the organisation of an arduous training programme for both events. I. W. Stephenson ran well in the Junior Long Run. The House only performed nominally in the Athletics Standards and added only a few points to the Board on Sports Day, which was eventually rained off. The House went into the Squash competition, led by D. M. Dempsey, with nothing to lose, but were outclassed by the eventual finalists. In the Swimming we came, deservedly, third, due to an excellent effort by the lower part of the House, and attained second place in the swimming standards. The team was managed by J. M. Pearson and captained by C. J. Brown, who swam up to his usual high standard. The House Play continues to flourish, and The Grove put on "The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey" by Slavomir Mrozek, which was an undeniable success, with R. J. Carson, S. R. Shackleton ,P. R. Stansfield, C. J. Brown, T. N. E. Bowen and S. J. Parker giving splendid performances. S. J. Parker produced the play. After an uneventful and comparatively unsuccessful Easter term, we started the Summer term looking forward to better things. With only a few members of School teams in the House we were not expected to do particularly well in the Junior or Senior Cricket events. In the first two rounds the Junior team was successful in accounting for Temple and the Manor, with outstanding play from R. N. Kerruish and D. Snowdon, but were rather outclassed in the final by accurate bowling from The Rise. The XI was ably led by D. M. Dempsey. The Senior team was unexpectedly beaten by Dronfield in the first round. The House is most grateful to K. Washington for many hours of coaching and fielding, and our relative success is all due to him. The Tennis VI, captained by P. R. Haigh-Lumby, contained only one full-time tennis player in D. C. P. Storie, and made a bold but vain effort against School House, who were the eventual finalists. The only addition to the Cup Shelf was the Inter-House Shooting Cup, which was a pleasant 19

surprise. The team was captained by A. T. Sykes, and T. N. E. Bowen, P. L. Cass and C. D. Johnson shot, and are to be congratulated on their individual efforts. After much strenuous practice, the House IV deservedly retained the House Rowing IVs cup. This was a grand effort, stimulated by the enthusiasm of P. R. Haigh-Lumby and S. W. St. J. Oliver, and in the end the fitter team won the tense final. The victory provided a fitting climax to the term, and a good note on which to hand over to R. J. Carson, next year's Head of House. On the academic side, C. D. Johnson is to be commended on passing the first part of his scholarship examination to Sandhurst. J. M. Pearson (Art), R. J. Parker (Art) and P. J. Dobbins (Handicraft) received prizes on Speech Day, and are to be congratulated. Finally, the year has been one of difficulties, but has proved very interesting; as a result of enthusiasm both inside and outside the House K. Washington and R. J. Carson are to be sincerely congratulated on the award of their House Colours. The House extends warm thanks to Mr. Hirst for the interest and help he has shown us, and hope that he enjoys his new house at Stockton-on-Forest. P.R.H.-L. MANOR The Easter and Summer Terms have seen many successes for the Manor, both in individual and team events. Two outstanding individuals in the Easter Term were J. C. W. Williams and S. R. H. Astley; the former with his many fencing successes winning the Dr. Slade Cup for the Senior Foil, the Senior Epee and being the winner of the Yorkshire Senior Schoolboys Sabre. S. R. H. Astley impressively won both the 100 yards and 220 yards, thus winning the Sprint Cup, and in the House Athletics Averages, the Manor came second to Queen's due to many brave efforts on the field. D. J. Mitchell captained both the House Athletics and Cross Country teams, and he, S. R. H. Astley and J. C. W. Williams were awarded their Senior House Colours for their services to the House, and enthusiasm in their particular fields. Junior House Colours were awarded to W. F. Elsy, R. T. Tasker, A. T. Vickers and K. D. J. McCarter. The House organised "voluntary house prayers" for two evenings a week, and twice we celebrated Holy Communion in the House, both proving to be great successes, and setting the foundation for future gatherings. In the Summer it was our turn to win some of the team events. We won the Chess Knight and thank A. D. A. Smith, the captain, for his efforts. The House Shooters won the Aggregate Cup and R. F. Hornby was awarded his 1st VIII Colours; we thank J. A. L. Whittaker for his efforts and encouragement as House Captain, proved by the fact that six Manorites were in the Bisley Team, surely a record number for one House! The tennis team, led by C. J. Cork, were successful for the second year running, beating School House in the final. The Senior House Cricket XI beat Rise in the first round but lost to Queen's in the semi-final, when H. W. Houseman hit a fine 50. The 20

Junior XI, captained by J. C. P. N. Lightowler, beat School House, but then lost to Grove. Individual members of the House were rewarded for their efforts. 1st XI Cricket Colours were awarded to H. W. Houseman and to P. Holmes, the former also gaining his 'Cap' and the latter the Fielding Cup and 1st XI Hockey Colours. Colts Colours were gained by J. C. P. N. Lightowler, the captain, and R. T. Tasker. The House was well represented in tennis, and C. J. Cork, the captain, S. R. H. Astley, C. W. Kidd, and K. D. Bowler gained colours; S. Foster captained the 2nd VI. P. G. Wood was awarded 1st VIII Colours and D. P. Atkinson Colts colours. P.H. At the end of another School year we say goodbye to many of our seniors and House Monitors, and especially to Peter Holmes, who has led the House so admirably throughout the year; he has set a splendid example in every way. We thank him and all the others for everything they have done, and wish them well in the future. G.M.S. QUEEN'S With the necessity of having to cram two terms' events into one set of notes, one can but make a very brief summary of the many and varied events that have taken place. At the start of the Easter Term, J. D. Lovell joined the monitorial body. Throughout the holidays rehearsals had been held in Hall for the House play, "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead". The choice of such a play (what the Observer called 'an intellectual comedy') was much criticised, but on the night, playing to a full house, it was an unprecedented success. Mention must be made of our new assistant housemaster, Mr. Oxley, who took over as producer, G. Hodgson and J. D. Harrison, who played the leading roles, and S. R. Bowen and his stage crew, all of whom put in a great deal of time to make the play such a success. A fuller report of this and the other events of the year can be seen in 'Royal Purple,' edited by K. V. Cable, which came out at the end of the Summer Term. As soon as the play was over, we were being cajoled into greater efforts on the athletics track. We were unfortunate in that the captain, J. M. Collinson, strained a ligament in his leg and was unable to take part, but even this did not stop us from winning the standards. On Sports Day, however, Dronfield, with superior strength in the Junior and Intermediate sections, beat us into second place. There were several fine individual performances, outstanding among which were E. R. Walker's victories in the Mile, Half-Mile and Quarter-Mile. Training for the Cross-Country and Junior Long Run began early. This bore such fruits that the team events for both races were won. Once again, E. R. Walker (2nd) and S. R. Bowen (3rd) ran well in the Senior Race, and D. G. Senior came second in the Long Run. I feel I must mention the unselfishness of the Senior Runners, who gave up their own free time to help the Juniors. Once again, we proved our ability in the swimming, but credit must go to A. G. Sherriff, the captain, for all his hard work. After such a successful term, in appreciation of those who had done particularly well, House Colours were awarded to S. R. Bowen, 21

J. M. Collinson, P. S. K. Crossley, J. D. Harrison, M. G. B. Hepworth, G. Hodgson and E. R. Walker, and Junior Colours to D. G. Senior. The Music and Singing Competitions were the first events of the Summer Term, and we came second in each competition. Later in the term, E. R. Walker won the keyboard prize. Tennis and shooting were comparative non-events for us; we were sixth in the shooting and were defeated by Temple in the first round of the tennis. For us, cricket was perhaps the highlight of the term. School House and Manor were easily disposed of, thanks to some good bowling by M. J. Jones and R. I. Shaftoe and unbeaten fifties from S. P. Coverdale and M. G. B. Hepworth. In the final we were easily dismissed for only 44, though K. V. Cable batted with great tenacity to score 22. The Temple batsmen made heavy weather of the task of scoring 45; they lost eight wickets and took thirty overs in reaching the target. The Junior team was beaten in the first round by the Rise. After his successful bowling for both House teams, R. I. Shaftoe was awarded his Junior Colours. The term and year were rounded off splendidly by the news that we had won the Oxford Cup and by the large number of prizewinners from the House. Finally, our thanks to all the leavers for their contributions to the House; they leave with our best wishes for the future. M.G.B.H. THE RISE The House has had two good terms since the last `Peterite', with a moderate amount of success. More detailed accounts are to be found in the `Risite', edited this year by C. P. G. Booth (0.P.) and M. Turnbull, and published in June. The Senior Cricket team lost to Manor in the first round; the Junior team excelled themselves and beat Grove in the final, thus bringing us a Cup we have not held since 1960. In Boating we were not as successful as had been hoped, and we lost to Grove in the final after much hard work by our crew. In the Cross Country we were unable to retain the Plate for the team effort, but we came a creditable third, even after losing the Captain yet again through injury. D. F. Harding again won the Individual .22 Shooting Cup, and we were very pleased with the fine team effort that secured the Burton League Cricket Cup. In Chess we lost in the final to Manor, but we should record here the enthusiasm shown by R. C. M. Dickenson in building up interest in chess in the House. During the year Senior House Colours were awarded to M. G. V. Stephenson, I. D. Raley, A. D. Penty, A. H. W. Cooper, I. A. Gill and D. F. Harding. Junior Colours went to E. J. M. Walmsley, P. A. Ramsden and P. W. Brumfield. Mr. R. T Pullin has left the House as Assistant Housemaster; he has been a great source of encouragement and help and we are sorry to see him go, but we thank him for all he has done. We thank, too, all those who are leaving, and wish them the very best for the future. M.G.VS. 22

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Once again the House failed to make an impression on the Athletics track, but this was not due to lack of determination and effort on the day. The House Cross-Country team gained a very respectable second place due to conscientious and masochistic training. Six of the monitorial body achieved places in the first 26, and T. P. Littlefield is to be congratulated on an outstanding performance in winning the Goodburn Cup. In swimming the House dominated, retaining the Kazerooni Cup for the seventh year in the last eight. Three of the House were awarded their 1st XI Hockey Colours, J. W. Gillgrass, R. F. Atkinson and J. C. Goodrick, who captained the side. In the newly formed 1st VIII A. N. Lawrence and J. T. Morley represented the House. Most members of the House took an active part in at least one of the various House activities; it is hoped this trend will continue in the forthcoming summer term. SUMMER TERM

Cricket has never been a strong point in the House and this term was no exception, the Senior team falling to Queen's and the Junior to Manor. But in other fields of sport the House has done well, the swimmers completed the double by retaining the Standards Cup for the fourth time in the five years the Cup has been presented. The tennis team did well to get to the final but were beaten by a very strong Manor team. The House singers were runners-up in the singing competition and the musicians won the Baird Cup with an outstanding performance. T. P. Littlefield is to be congratulated on winning the C.C.F. Fernie Cup and J. R. Woodcock for winning the Yorkshire Junior sabre championship. At the end of term some members of the senior part of the House took part in the Lyke Wake Walk. The following completed it, in a very good time of 14 hours 39 minutes: T. P. Littlefield, S. P. Collinson and J. C. Goodrick, this being the second crossing for the latter two. Mr. Exham leaves at the end of term after three years of very active service in the House. We would like to thank him for his work in many fields and wish him luck in his new post down south. J.C.G.

TEMPLE With two terms' events to cover, we can do little more than list the main events and successes of the House, without extended comments. In the Easter term we won two trophies; one for Fencing, mainly due to the efforts of Muncer, Lockwood and Hazen; the other for Squash where the whole team, under Hall, enjoyed success. In the Cross-Country events the Juniors did well to come second, the Seniors came fourth. There was a slight improvement in the Athletics' standards compared with previous years—various causes might be suggested for 23

this. Hornby, Cameron, Muncer and Place all managed to come second in their events in the Sports. On a School level, the House was well represented in the Hockey teams. At the end of the term Lockwood and Fisher were awarded their Senior, Heddle, Hornby and Shepherd their Junior House Colours. The House began the Summer Term without Heddle, who has gone to Boulder, Colorado for a term. In the Music Competitions the singing was won by Temple, who sang the set piece 'Old Folks at Home'. In the instrumental competition we were, despite popular opinion, second, playing an arrangement of Lionel Hampton's 'Flyin' Home', a jazz piece, following last year's precedent. In the Cricket the Senior team finally managed to win the Cup for the first time. In the first game Bowie and Burrunston-Williams had little trouble in dismissing Dronfield for 28; Bainbridge and Burrunston-Williams soon got these runs. In the final Queen's were also easily dismissed for only 44 on a tricky batting wicket, which was made to look even trickier by the Temple batsmen, who lost 8 wickets in beating Queen's total with 4 byes! The Junior team lost in the first round to Grove, Janes and Adam bowling well, considering their comparative inexperience. In the Tennis competition Queen's were easily defeated in the first round, but we lost to Manor. Senior House Colours were awarded to Bainbridge, Burrunston-Williams, Hall and Robinson, Junior to George, Cameron and Sargent. A.S.B. THE NON CONFORMIST -

From 'Education', 10th September, 1920

Among the medicinal virtues attributed to tobacco when it first reached Europe was its supposed value as a preservative from contagion. So at the time of the Great Plague in 1665 all the boys at Eton were obliged to smoke in school every morning. One of these juvenile smokers years afterwards declared . . . that he was never so much whipped during his whole time at Eton as he was one morning for refusing to smoke.

C.C.F. NOTES The most spectacular innovation in 1970 has been a military band, as distinct from the drum and bugle band with its long tradition in the Contingent. With enough enthusiastic musicians, and instruments from various sources, most of them on a generous long term loan from the Yorkshire TAVRA, the Band came into existence under the guidance of Mr. K. R. Pemberton, the School's Director of Music, who has kindly brought his skilled enthusiasm into this venture. Resplendent in blue uniforms, the Band made their first appearance for the March past in the Annual Inspection, and did very well; perhaps not every one realised that, wearing one of the uniforms and playing a French horn, was Mr. Pemberton himself, giving the new Band confidence on this important occasion. We are very grateful to him, and we hope that the Military Band will become part of the tradition of the Contingent and the School. 24

The Annual Inspection mentioned above was on June 9th, a furiously hot and beautiful day. The Contingent bore up splendidly, and produced marching, particularly in the Royal Navy Section, that was creditable by any CCF standard, and remarkably good in such difficult conditions for anyone in full uniform. The Inspecting Officer, Colonel L. L. Fleming, M.C., from the Ministry of Defence, was well pleased with the day's work, and offered the Contingent the right blend of constructive criticism, congratulation and advice, the last being that leadership should be expressed as 'Come on!' rather than `Go on!' At the end of the Inspection the Fernie Cup was awarded to Contingent Coxswain T. P. Littlefield for his personal contribution during the year. The rubber dinghies with outboard motors have been well used, and Lieutenant Bulcock took an overnight expedition up river with both boats. Lieutenant Bulcock will take over command of the Royal Navy Section in September from Lieutenant Maw, who will have left the School. The Section owes much to the calm and efficient guidance of Lieutenant Maw, and he has been an outstanding example of how a CCF problem can be overcome, that of finding officers from among schoolmasters with no previous naval experience. The CCF authorities have long sensed this problem as the supply of masters with any Service experience becomes smaller; but it has been felt to be more difficult for Royal Navy Sections than for the other two Sections. Lieutenant Maw of course had Army experience, but he attended CCF Naval courses, and used his natural talents to become a first class CCF Royal Navy Section officer. The CCF provides the necessary courses for any would-be officer for all three Service Sections, and it is to be hoped that no Schoolmaster would be reluctant to undertake CCF service because of lack of previous Service experience. The School year closed with the CCF more buoyant than it was last year, and more obviously proud of its connection with the armed Services, which, though not its only purpose, should be one of its sources of pride. D.G.C.

SCOUTS Regular Tuesday meetings have continued throughout the last two terms and various activities have taken place. Some training has taken place and during the summer some experimental cooking was undertaken. The results showed a steady improvement with increasing experience and were tasty if not always pleasant to look at! The field weekend was spent in a major assault on the Lyke Wake Walk and a party of fifteen set off at dawn. Some twenty hours later almost all arrived at Ravenscar. The rest of the group had camped at the finish over the weekend and a very pleasant time was had by all. Parties have given up some of their Sundays to work on the York District training site near Stockton-on-Forest and very useful work was done. In the now smaller group interest and enthusiasm is high and competence is improving. On the eve of a short camp in which we hope for some sea canoeing we look forward to next year with a hope that things will go better and better. R.H.H. 25

DEBATING SOCIETY The Society has had another good Easter term. The subjects for debate have been pleasingly varied and the standard of debating has usually been high. Attendances have been very good, particularly so now that the novelty of the new society has worn off. There were four meetings during the term. The first was on racial problems and was the only discussion of the term. The subject is a rather well-tried one but there was an admirable spread of topics and many original ideas. The second meeting was a formal debate and Mr. Depledge, partnered by S. Foster, proposed the motion "Preservation of wildlife is a sentimental extravagance in a starving world". Mr. Coulthard and B. C. Macartney successfully opposed the motion, winning by 36 votes to 6. The second formal debate was a complete contrast. The motion "This house believes that sex before marriage is bad for both sex and marriage" was proposed by T. H. Stead and N. R. Fridge and opposed by N. W. S. Blitz and A. Corser. The motion was lost by 20 votes to 10. This debate was remarkable for the extreme brevity of Fridge's speech and the pseudo-sensational "exhibits" of the opposition. The last meeting of term was undoubtedly the most successful. Over eighty people—double the average attendance—crowded into the Stephenson Room to hear Mr. Exham, S. Robinson, J. C. M. Hudson, D. H. A. Broom and J. C. W. Williams defend respectively Bertrand Russell, John Peel, Benjamin Disraeli, Buster Keaton and Julius Caesar in a balloon debate. The content of the floor speeches was •at times at a rather low ebb but the main speakers were both interesting and amusing. The finalists were Buster Keaton and John Peel, who deservedly tied with 39 votes each. In addition to School debates there have been several less formal but equally enjoyable meetings with Queen Anne School. These have covered a variety of interesting themes and have been a welcome supplement to our debating. Mr. Exham leaves the School and the society after two and a half years at the helm. On behalf of the whole society, I should like to thank him for his excellent debating and the tremendous help that he has given to debating in St. Peter's. We shall all miss him very much. Mr. Depledge takes over next term as the new master-in-charge. J.C.W.W.

SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY Easter term Although the term was a short one, five meetings were arranged on a wide variety of subjects. The first meeting was a talk given by Mr. Weston of Bradford University on "Recent Textile Developments" (i.e. since 1930), and he very kindly brought along several samples to show us, ranging from brake linings to carpets, all of them being of a fibrous nature. The second meeting was held at Queen Margaret's School and the 26

subject was "The Biological Effects of Radiation." This was an extremely lively meeting, greatly enjoyed by all; and I later received a letter from Dr. Marsden, the guest speaker, saying how he enjoyed giving the lecture. Three talks were given by members of the society at the next meeting. Tim Young spoke on "Soapless Detergents"; Rod MacLeod talked about "Hearts"; and Robert Ashburn propounded Einstein's Theory of Relativity. All three talks were of a good standard and a very entertaining meeting ensued. This type of meeting is very beneficial to the speaker as it is often their first chance at preparing and delivering a lecture of any sort. The last of the four "indoor" meetings was a talk on "Plastics" by Dr. Tidswell of Bradford University. This was a fairly technical talk, but was so delivered that its content was grasped by most members who attended. (And I must mention how good Bradford University are at producing speakers of a very high standard, even at short notice.) The fifth meeting took the form of a visit to the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope in Cheshire. Twenty pupils and a member of staff went from each school, travelling by coach. Although the weather was reasonable, most members thought that eight hours travelling did not justify the two hours spent at Jodrell Bank. Unfortunately, the main dish was not operating because of high winds; but there were several working models including a self-operated 25-foot dish, and a very interesting film was shown. That concludes this report on a full, and on the whole, successful term. G.S.Y.

JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY The Society had its usual quota of meetings during the Easter term, and we were fortunate in being able to welcome two outside speakers. Mr. Brown, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and the International Lunar Society, gave us a stimulating talk on "Modern Developments in Astronomy," and Mr. Archer from St. John's College, spoke about "Some social insects and their near relations." We should like to thank both these speakers for giving up their Saturday evenings to talk to us and providing such a fine insight into their respective subjects. The other meeting of note was a film meeting. The films shown included one about the work of the Forestry Commission and another illustrating the products obtained from oil and the research being done to find new uses for them. As this goes to print, we learn with regret that Mr. Riley is retiring from the Chairmanship of the Society. Both past and present members would like to thank him for all the hard work he has put in behind the scenes during the past five years and we hope we shall be able to welcome him as a guest to future meetings. J.S.C. 27

THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY During the Christmas holidays Robin Walker and Richard Hodgson joined a C.M.S. cruise on the "Uganda" to the Holy Land. On their return they gave us a lively talk illustrated by the slides they had made. A fortnight later, on February 26th, the Anglican Chaplain at York University, the Reverend James Bogle, led a discussion on "Racialism and Christianity." This meeting was attended by some members of Mill Mount Grammar School. N.H. K-W.

YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB NOTES During the Easter term there were three meetings and one visit. At the first meeting Mr. Curtis, of Northern Pig Development Limited, gave a talk entitled: "From Sow to Plate," based on his own herds of Landrace and Large White pigs—which he invited us to go and see in the summer. The second meeting consisted of a talk on "Syndicate Farming," by Mr. G. S. Rounthwaite. He spoke about the advantages for farmers, with both small and large acreages, in sharing expensive machines. The talk was illustrated with slides. At the third meeting two I.C.I. films were shown. The first, "It's Your Pigeon," dealt with various methods of shooting pigeons. The second, "Agricultural Revolution," was about Gramoxone. The visit was to Campbell and Penty's Ouse Gill Warehouse, where the club were shown seed corn dressing equipment, and on-the-floor dryers. This was followed by an excellent tea, very kindly provided by Mr. John Penty at the Alice Hawthorne, Nun Monkton. Owing to exams and demands of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme expeditions, activities were limited in the Summer term. There was one meeting, at which the following new committee was elected: C. J. Clark (chairman), A. T. Vickers (vice-chairman), A. H. W. Cooper (club secretary), P. R. Gooder (treasurer), D. P. Atkinson and G. A. Hunt. Representatives of this, and the old committee, attended an Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, 25th June to discuss possible speakers for the Christmas term. The term finished with a visit to Northern Pig Development at Beeford; a follow up to Mr. Curtis' talk in the Easter term. D.P.R.

MODERN LANGUAGES SOCIETY The Easter term was a very full one for the Society, which will compensate for the Summer term, when no official meetings are held. As the Society is now being run on a subscriptionless basis, outside meetings for smaller groups have been arranged and meetings at School have been open to everyone. The first open meeting of the term was a talk, by the "assistant" of Nunthorpe, M. Robert Richemond, on the subject of "Montmartre." 28

This was poorly attended. The talk was, however, often very difficult to understand, as the speaker used quite rapid, colloquial French. The second meeting was a talk by M. Jerome Allix, the School's "assistant," on "Lyons," where he lives. This talk was well attended, especially by the lower forms, and was most lucid and entertaining. The next three events were trips out of School for sixth-formers studying French. The first was a visit to the University to hear a talk by Dr. Ginestier on "Georges Duhamel"; the second was a trip to the University's Language Teaching Centre; the third, a trip to Leeds to see the "Comedie de l'Ouest" presenting Moliere's "Don Juan". Students of Russian also went to the University to see a film of Chekhov's "Lady with the Lap-dog", in Russian, but with English sub-titles. At School three films—on "Corneille", "Racine" and "MoHere"— were shown to sixth-formers and other interested parties. These were interesting, but demanded a high degree of concentration. The final open meeting of the term was a talk by Dr. Reibel from the University on "Language Teaching in America". The audience was relatively small, but highly appreciative of a very witty and informative lecture. A very full term, due mainly to the efforts of Mr. Hirst—our thanks to him. A.S.B.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY This term has seen a keen interest growing for photography in the Junior part of the School. A photographic competition was also held, P. H. Rivers winning the prize for the best entry. Early in the term one of the members of the Society gave an interesting slide-show of Hong Kong. It would be nice to see even more people making use of the dark room, enabling us to improve the facilities on offer. J.D.H.

FIELD AND STREAM ASSOCIATION The Association has had a rather erratic programme during the Easter and Summer terms. Beagling continued on most Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the Easter term and we must again express our sincere thanks to Mr. Morris for allowing us to come and for providing transport to and from the meets. We hope the arrangement will be able to continue during the coming term. Mr. Morris also entertained a very full meeting towards the end of the Easter term with a lively and often musical talk on the history and science of beagling and we are all most grateful to him for such an enjoyable evening. In the Summer, we had hoped to arrange a few fishing expeditions on Sunday afternoons but the plans fell through, mainly on account of the heavy use of the two School buses for other activities. In future summers, it may be possible to obtain permission for fishing in waters 29

within cycling distance of the School and any members who can help with information are asked to inform the Secretary. On June 14th, Mr. Riley kindly took a party of twelve to the Game Fair which this year was at Harewood Park near Leeds. The perfect weather and ideal setting made this a memorable day. The Association has now been in existence for just over a year. We look forward to trying to broaden our activities in the coming year. C.M.A. G.A.H.

WALKING GROUP The Walking Club has continued to flourish during the past two terms. There have been many long and interesting walks, for the club has tried to pursue the policy of seeing as much of the countryside as possible, and the taking of a "packed lunch" has become more and more common; this has enabled the club to take walks to Scarborough and Flamborough Head. The North Yorkshire Moors have provided many exhilarating walks including one to see the new television and radio mast in Bilsdale. In the course of the two terms there have been several memorable incidents; one which comes to mind was when a herd of cows took a fancy to a member's hat and chased him across a field. Another was when the Secretary found that the easiest way down a steep and precipitous bank was to roll down. In the Easter term the Walking Club was one of the few activities, and on some occasions the only one, which was not put out of action in the wet and very often foggy weather. During the Summer term the club was slightly restricted due to the many demands on the buses for the various teams. This did not dampen our enthusiasm and our best and longest walks have been had this term. Our thanks are due entirely to Mr. Wise, who has led the club, and we hope that next year's group will enjoy themselves as much as we have done. N.C.N.C.

MOUNTAINEERING CLUB During the year, the intrepid masochists amongst us were able to contrast the icy snowcapped summit of Helvellyn with the majestic grandeur of the Langdale Pikes bathed in the summer sunshine. The first outing to Troutbeck was well supported and with a party of boys from Arnold School, Blackpool, we battled our way through snow and ice, not to mention the occasional blizzard, on the ridge linking Ill Bell, Froswick and Thornthwaite Crag to our goal, High Street. Despite the intense cold and camping in snow, it was an enjoyable meet, even if more exhausting than some had bargained for. Our next sortie to the Lakes was in January. We left at 5.30 am. in that uncomfortable limbo which follows a premature surrender of 30

bed! We met the party from Blackpool in the Langdale valley, and then set off to Pavey Ark overlooking Stickle Tarn. Our route took us up Jack's Rake, which must have left a lasting impression with all who experienced it. For much of the way the body is propelled forwards in a series of convulsions bearing little resemblance to normal walking, the knees and elbows making essential contributions to progress. Having regained our presence of mind we ventured deeper into the mist, our permanent companion throughout the day, towards Pike o' Stickle. This, and our subsequent conquest of Harrison Stickle, proved to be useful compass work but the panoramic views had to be imagined. In February there was encouraging support for the meet to Helvellyn. We left on Saturday after lunch and arrived at the Youth Hostel in time to cook an evening meal. It says a lot for the long journey, and maybe something for the chef, that the varied 'fair' was devoured rapidly without adverse comment. After a cold night and a 'substantial' breakfast, the party set off in bright sunshine and snow towards Striding Edge. Before long the sky clouded over and we were to spend the rest of the day fighting our way through blizzards and gale-force winds. This, and packed ice on the rocks made Striding Edge even more hairraising than usual. Some of the party were a little apprehensive of the precipitous 'drop' on each side but, armed with ice axes, we eventually reached the summit, after several unscheduled stops to collect party members (or their nerves) or repair collapsing trousers! Having eaten our packed lunches (in a blizzard!), helped by a dog which appeared out of the icy depths, we made a rapid descent to Grisedale by way of Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon. After a pause on the side of the road to change out of wet clothes, it was "Home James", bringing a most exhilarating day to an end. A one-day outing to Pen-y-Ghent and Gordale Scar was well supported and members were trained in the art of "Bum-skiing", and all were soon quite proficient—"colours" may be awarded in the future! From the summit of Pen-y-Ghent we had a magnificent view of Whernside and Ingleborough, the other two of the "Three Peaks". At Gordale Scar the older intrepid members of the party failed in their heroic attempt to climb the ice-bound waterfall, Mr. Newton (and it is now revealed—Mr. Hamilton also) having collected a bootful of water. Another enjoyable day duly ended, helped largely by magnificent 'Alpine' weather. The last expedition of the year, again to the Langdales, produced little response and many who hesitated about joining us missed a weekend of fine mountaineering and glorious weather. We camped at Rydal Hall and as always, the evening meal dominated proceedings for some time; it was as usual, 'most interesting' and resembled in some ways a chicken curry. The serving spoon boldly defied the laws of gravity, due to the thick, (not to say, solid) texture of the curry! A short walk helped to counteract the after effects of the meal. On Sunday morning we started up The Band towards Bow Fell, one member mumbling grim reminiscences of previous tortuous ascents. After several stops, largely initiated by the more mature members amongst us, we reached the Climbers Traverse which girdles the mountain, winding its way in a steep gully to the summit. On reaching the 31

top we were immersed in low cloud (has anyone ever actually seen the top of Bow Fell?) and battered by a strong wind, or gale?, the distinction is purely academic. After another intake of food we descended to the Three Tarns, bathed in sunshine and then completed the day with a gentle canter along Crinkle Crags to Pike o' Blisco and back to the bus at the Dungeon Ghyll. So ended a year of numerous varied outings offering a real chance to get out and about. It is hoped that more boys will take advantage of these next year, and to those who can't make up their minds, there's only one way to see what it's like—come along next term! G.P. D.H.H.

RADIO 5 Easter term A week after the beginning of the term a regular scheduled broadcast was already under way. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings were devoted to music programmes of various kinds with Pete Wood, Robert Flint, Barry Avison and myself having regular programmes, with at least one other D.J. being featured each week. Saturday was devoted to Project 1, a series of literary programmes devised by Tony Lawrence. There were also one or two special programmes, the most notable being a specially adapted play which was performed by "The Rise House Players" under the direction of Charles Steadman. Summer term As most people were involved in exams and outdoor activities this term, the Board felt it necessary to have no regular broadcasts, but instead to concentrate on special programmes when people had the time to produce them. Tim Elsworth did a short series of excellent blues programmes early on in the term; and just before the General Election the two Parliamentary Candidates for York were asked about their policies and opinions by a special team of interviewers. The two candidates, Bryan Askew (Conservative) and Alex Lyon (Labour) were extremely good interviewees and thanks to Nick Blitz, Ian Gill and Michael Stephenson, two very interesting interviews resulted. A history of the School in sound was started late on in the term, and the L.P. should be released during the next School year. Side 1 will be a potted history of the School from its foundation to the present day, and side 2 will be about the School as it is today. When you read this there will be a new Board of Directors (with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Oxley still in charge) and regular broadcasts should be under way. I hope you will listen if you can, as Radio 5 depends on your support and participation, especially participation. It is not very difficult to do a 30 minute show (on any subject, not necessarily music). 32

N.B. Try also to listen to the St. Olave's programmes, which, although they are sometimes broadcast at awkward times, are of an excellent quality. G.S.Y.

GREEK PLAY, BRADFIELD: JUNE 6TH 1970 On a very hot Saturday in June six boys, one man and his dog clambered into the belly of the formidable minibus that was to be their prisoner for the next five hours. Another school expedition was about to begin. The shirt-sleeved party set off and after a brief stop at Wheldrake arrived at Wakefield to be complemented by a master and five studious girls from Wakefield Girls' High School. We then proceeded down the M1 in the sweltering heat and it was not long before we were deep into the sophisticated wilds of southern England. Eventually we reached Bradfield College which is situated about ten miles from Reading, and were directed to the Greek theatre, modelled on the one at Epidaurus. The breath-taking stage is in the form of a temple and the impressive stone tiers are placed in a delightfully English setting with overhanging trees which emphasize the mergence of the two dramatic cultures. The play was Sophocles"Philoctetes', the story of the attempts made by Odysseus and Neoptolemus to coax Philoctetes to come from his hermit's life on Lemnos to the battle-torn fields of Troy and thus ensure Greek victory. The play was performed in Greek and was acted superbly. All the main cast put a great deal of feeling into the words and the characters appeared much more realistic than is customary in such productions. The chorus was very well-rehearsed, its delivery and cohesion being outstanding. The music was novel, interesting and very apt. The poignancy of the play was well caught throughout and in all respects it was an excellent performance. With darkness falling we returned to the minibus and a relieved Winnie, all of us struck by the vividness of the play. We quickly set off and, after a brief stop at Wakefield, were back in York at three a.m. We are all very grateful for Mr. Croft's hard work in arranging this most enjoyable and worthwhile trip and particularly for his excellent driving after finding at the last minute that he was to be without a co-driver over such a long journey.

J.C.W.W.

BOOK REVIEW The recent history of St. Peter's School, York, by F. J. Wiseman, M.A., published by the Herald Printers at York, price 42/-. The book covers the years after the School was transferred to its present site in 1844, a time longer than the lives of many public schools, but a small part of its long history, and so properly called recent. Since that year 1844 much has happened in the world and this is reflected in the history of the School. If a boy who had been at the School in 1844 were to return today there would still be much that was familiar to him within its precincts, and not only in the buildings 33

which are the nucleus of the present School. It is this continuity from the past to the present which Mr. Wiseman has presented with charm and felicity. This is a fascinating account of the growth of a school and the way it has served the needs of the community. Much of the account is of necessity parochial and is therefore a mine of valuable background information for any future chronicler of educational history. All the familiar names are here, and many too perhaps of less importance in the sum total, but of those who have each in their own way made some mark, however small. There is one omission, Mr. Wiseman himself, who has an honoured place among the staff for his distinguished services in Mr. Dronfield's era. It is to J.D. that the book is rightly dedicated with a suitable Latin tag, and, alas, a sign of our times, an English translation and explanation. The book is admirably produced by the Herald Printers and a bargain at 42/-. It is a "must" for all who care for our School. P.G.C.

JE REVIENDRAI Arriver dans une "Public School" pour y etre le premier "French Assistant" promettait des decouvertes interessantes ou inattenduesAvec bien en tete les systemes scolaire at universitaire frangais (quelque peu troubles ces derrieres annees), it m' a ete interessant de comparer, d'apprecier l'etendue d'une education aussi complete que possible, ou equitable avec le cote academique. Ainsi j'ai pu decouvrir ce que que "Beagling" et "Bird ringing" signifiaient, joindre le "Walking group" et les expeditions "Duke of Edinburgh", assister aux reunions des "societies", du "Young Farmers' Club", mieux connaitre Shakespeare grace aux "theatre visits". Travaillant avec une gamine &endue d'eleves, depuis les douze ans de la "Junior School" aux candidats aux concours d'entree a Oxford et Cambridge, en passant par une "third form", les candidats "C.S.E.", "0 level", et "A level" (ce a quoi s'est ajoute une experience de "French teaching in primary school"), j'ai pu avoir une idee globale de la facon d'enseigner le frangais de huit a dix huit ans en Grande Bretagne. Avec l'aide des precieux Ewes Longmans', et les methodes audiovisuelles, nous avons decouvert quelques aspects de la France, depuis les voitures de sport . . . a la philosophie. Avant d'arriver dans une "Public School" on entend beaucoup de critiques, et l'on comprend a quel point les idees sont precongues a ce sujet, en voyant de rinterieur l'ouverture de l'ecole sur les activites de la ville, sur le monde exterieur; l'agrement d'un nombre limite d'eleves permettant un travail plus approfondi et une meilleure connaissance de chacun; le temps passé par les professeurs, pour les eleves, en dehors de leur enseignement academique, dans les equipes de sport ou les nombreuses activites para-scolaires. Cet asprit d'ouverture, a une époque de changement, est la marque de la volonte d'un "Headmaster" jeune, de favoriser l'expression et la culture du plus grand nombre de talents. Il ne fallait pas rester "l'etranger", at l'accueil du "French department", de son amical et efficace "Head of department" de la "staff room", des "Housemasters", de "Dronfield House", des "Monitors" 34

(lors du "Boys' tea") m'a permis d'être plonge sans cesse dans la vie active de l'ecole, d'entendre parler de spectacles, d'activites, d'occasions a ne pas manquer. Beaucoup a decouvrir, en dehors de la vie de l'ecole, dans York, avec ses richesses d'architecture, d'histoire, sa vie universitaire, le "Language Teaching Centre", le "Teachers' Workshop", les experiences "French in primary school", les arts, la musique, "The Messiah", "Saint John's Passion", et la decouverte d'Elgar dans "The Dream of Gerontius". Decouvrir aussi Leeds, sa vie universitaire, Montague Burton et .. . Tetley's . . . la revelation du Yorkshire, ses abbayes, Whitby, les sauvages "Moors", la Lyke Wake Walk . . . l'accueil des professeurs dans leurs foyers, me perettant de connaitre les petits villages environnants, de faire des listes de vocabulaire, d'apprecier le caractere anglais tout en nuances, l'humour subtil, les atttitudes devant la vie qui sont semblables, dans le langage, a "l'understatement". Cette armee 1969-1970 a ete pour moi un enrichissement permanent, dans des domaines tres differents; j'ai eu la chance, par un concours de circonstances exceptionnel, de me voir offrir un grand nombre d'occasions. La qualite, l'ouverture d'esprit, requilibre, sont les mots qui se degagent d'une armee a "Saint Peter's". La "Mug" donnee au cours d'une "ordeal" memorable, et les photos de l'ecole, seront les temoins d'une armee heureuse et riche de souvenirs. En adressant tous mes voeux aux eleves de "Saint Peter's", et aux professeurs, dans le succes de leur ache d'education, en transformation, je leur souhaite de connaitre d'autres assistants . . . oti assistantes, et j'espere retrouver un grand nombre de "Peterites", peut-titre . . . un jour . . . de "commemoration". I Allix

1969-1970

ATHLETICS March 1970 By the time these words are in print, yet another Athletics season, in succession to the results listed •in these columns, will have passed. The last three bleak seasons of athletics in March have taken their toll, and the decision (of doubtful advantage) to move Athletics from the last few weeks of the Easter term will have been taken and the experiment made. 1967 might well be recalled as the last occasion(?) when a complete Athletics programme (including the Bootham match) was achieved with unquestionable success. This was the year when Trevor Ward added his name to the list of illustrious record-holdersthe end perhaps of an era. The Athletics season in March 1970 could hardly have started more inauspiciously. Referenda, delegations and all that! The thought of competition in this the most universal of sports was just too much for some to stomach. However, the programme forged ahead according to prior publication, and never was a truism more befitting the occasion —"The more one puts into it, the more one gets out of it".

INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE The Goodburn Cup Monday, 9th February During the training period, an indefinite time according to the dictates largely of the individual, competitors had as usual to contend with flood-water as an obstacle, but conditions for the race itself were quite good. The leading runners had all held prominent places in the result of the race the previous year, and with Littlefield, Bowen and Walker as pace-makers there were no other strong challengers. While Littlefield went into the lead from the cinder track onwards and won unchallenged in the undistinguished time of 24 min. 55.8 sec., Queen's, under the inspiration of both Walker and Bowen, were quietly establishing their position as team winners. RESULT 1. T. P. Littlefield (S.H.), 2. E. R. Walker (Q.), 3, S. R. Bowen (Q.), 4. A. D. Penty (R), 5. J. C. W. Williams (M), 6. R. J. Carson (G), 7. P. R. Gooder (D.), 8. J. C. Goodrick (S.H.), 9. G. V. Fisher (T.), 10. R. N. Kerruish (G.). House placings: Dronfield Grove 6 7 30 10 16 31 36 37

Manor

Queen's

Rise

2 3 11 13 17 19 —

4 15 20 28 33

School House

8 14

18 23

32 34 145 4th

49 53

38 42

Total 207

148

149

141

22 26 — 92

Place 7th

5th

6th

1st

3rd

2nd

Temple

5 12 24 25 39 44

INTER-HOUSE JUNIOR LONG RUN Saturday, 28th February Apart from the result of the team event, main interest lay not so much in who would win the race but whether last year's winner, M. C. Bidgood, could make a bold bid upon the existing record of 15 min. 52.4 sec. held by P. V. Zissler in 1965. True to form, Bidgood had little difficulty in shaking off his nearest rivals, but the record now of 5 years' standing remained comfortably intact. The fact that School House has now been in 7th place for at least the past four years, makes one wonder if this is coincidence, tradition, or what. RESULT 1. M. S. Bidgood (D.), 2. D. G. Senior (Q.), 3. K. D. J. McCarter (M), 4. E. J. M. Walmsley (R.), 5. I. W. Stephenson (G.), 6. A. R. 0. Heddle (T.), 7. C. N. Hazel (D.), 8. J. P. Coverdale(Q.), 9. N. P. Moxon (Q.), 10. P. R. F. Townsend (M.). Time: 16 min. 14.9 sec. 36

Dronfield 1 7 11 20 36f 41 44 53

Grove 5 31 35 40 42 45 46 51

3 10 16 19 27 28 32 56

Queen's 2 8 9 15 22 24 33 361-

Rise 4 12 23 25 26 29 34 47

School House 30 38 50 54 58 59 63 67

Manor

Total 213-1,

295

191

149f

200

419

Place 5th

6th

3rd

1st

4th

7th

Temple 6 13 14 17 18

21 48 52 189 2nd

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS The weather for the first week of the Standards programme did much to dampen enthusiasm but considerable leeway was made up in the following ten days. By Games Committee statute the Standards competition this year for the first time was held completely separate from the finals of Sports Day. If many performers were to be found wanting in effort, equally there was real endeavour by many others and the following achieved maximum points : — Set D: M. S. Bidgood (D.) Set E: C. F. Baggs (R.), P. A. Hodges (R.) and K. D. J. McCarter. The Mile races, run in an unpleasantly blustery wind, were as usual a curtain-raiser for the Sports finals. The Senior event produced a very good race, but if evidence were needed, here was proof enough of the unfitness of the Intermediate group as a whole. Senior Mile: 1. E. R. Walker (Q.), 2. R. J. Carson (G.), 3. T. P. Littlefield (S.H.), 4. Equal I. D. Raley (R.), and S. R. Bowen (Q.). Time: 5 min. 0.8 sec. Intermediate Mile: 1. P. R. Gooder (D.), 2. A. D. Penty (R.), 3. J. C. W. Williams (M.), 4. R. T. S. Young (Q.). Time: 5 min. 23.2 sec.

Sports Day itself was marred by the rapid deterioration in the weather, after the track initially had appeared in first class condition. It was not long before the futility of not wearing spikes became all too evident, and indeed created an element of danger. Once again Intermediate results were without exception of a poor standard—not one result even attaining existing Junior record performances. However, it was gratifying to see some excellent results, considering the conditions, by the Juniors. Dronfield House owed their success almost entirely to their Intermediate and Junior groups, in the persons of P. R. Gooder, Wilkinson, Cresswell and Bidgood, who gained 76 of their 79 points. Astley and Walker shared the honours in the Senior events. As soon as Dronfield had attained a commanding lead the final 2 events of the meeting were finally abandoned with the track by this time almost awash.

DETAILED RESULTS Saturday, 21st March 1. Senior 100 Yards 1. S. R. H. Astley (M.), 2. R. F. Atkinson (S.H.), 3. J. T. Morley (S.H.), 4. A Rennie (M.). Time: 10.7 sec. 2.

Junior 100 Yards

Intermediate 100 Yards

Senior High Jump 1. M. C. Pearson (Q.), 2. Equal, R. Ashburn (S.H.), and J. J. Les (M.),

1. J. E. Cresswell (D.), 2. A. R. Hornby (T.), 3. A. G. Beadnall (M.), 4. T. M. Bloom (R.). Time: 11.5 sec.

1. J. M. Houseman (M.), 2. R. G. W. Hamshaw (G.), 3. P. R. Wilkinson (D.), 4. R. J. Hazel (T.). Time: 11.5 sec. 4. A. P. Pollard (G.). Height: 5 ft. 1 in. 5.

Junior Long Jump

1. J. E. Cresswell (D.), 2. Equal, D. G. Senior (Q.) and M. S. Bidgood (D.), 4. A. R. Homby (T.). Distance: 16 ft. 4 in. 6.

Intermediate 880 yards 1. P. R. Gooder (D.), 2. C. R. Place (T.), 3. M. J. S. Muncer (T.), 4.

R. N. Kerruish (G.). Time: 2 min. 18.8 sec. 7. Senior 880 Yards

1. E. R. Walker (Q.), 3. I. D. Raley (R.), 3. R. J. Carson (G.), 4. J. D. Willis (D.). Time: 2 min. 9.6 sec. 8.

Senior 220 Yards 1. S. R. H. Astley (M.), 2. A. Rennie (M.), 3. R. D. MacLeod (R.), 4.

R. F. Atkinson (S.H.). Time: 25.0 sec. 9.

Intermediate 220 Yards 1. P. R. Wilkinson (D.), 2. R. G. W. Hamshaw (G.), 3. J. P. G. Lucas

(S.H.), 4. S. J. Warren (Q.). Time: 26.4 sec. 10.

Junior 220 Yards 1. J. E. Cresswell (D.), 2. N. A. Cameron (T.), 3. A. R. Hornby (T.), 4.

A. G. Beadnall (M.). Time: 27.0 sec. Senior Long Jump 1. P. S. K. Crossley (Q.), 2. M. C. Pearson (Q.), 3. R. D. MacLeod (R.), 4. Equal, A. J. Fisher (T.) and T. P. Littlefield (S.H.). Distance: 18 ft. 7 in. 12. Intermediate High Jump 1. P. R. Gooder (D.), 2. R. Gray (D.), 3. P. A. 0. Bell (M.), 4. P. M. 11.

Rivers (S.H.). Height: 5 ft. 0 in. 13.

Junior Cricket Ball 1. C. T. Bough (Q.), 2. M. W. A. Poynor (R.), 3. A. G. B. Perks (D.),

4. J. R. Woodcock (S.H.). Distance: 63 yds. Intermediate 440 Yards 1. P. R. Gooder (D.), 2. M. J. S. Muncer (T.), 3. S. Robinson 4. A. G. Sherriff (Q.). Time: 59.8 sec. 15. Junior 440 Yards 14.

(G.),

1. Equal, M. S. Bidgood (D.) and D. G. Senior (Q.), 3. T. M. Bloom (R.), 4. N. A. Cameron (T.). Time: 62.3 sec. 16.

Senior 440 Yards

17.

Intermediate Long Jump

1. E. R. Walker (Q.), 2. I. D. Raley (R.), 3. J. D. Willis (D.), 4. H. W. Houseman (M.). Time: 56.4 sec. 1. J. P. G. Lucas (SR.), 2. V. Utamote (D.), 3. Equal, M. H. Drucquer (M.) and P. R. Wilkinson (D.). Distance: 16 ft. 8 in. Junior High Jump 1. M. S. Bidgood (D.), 2. D. F. Richardson (D.), 3. R. A. Ewen (G.), 4. A. J. Taylor (M.). Height: 4 ft. 7+ in. 18.

"THE THREE OLD MEN" by TOLSTOY Performed in Chapel on March 15th by Third Forms

Orchestra Group Part of the Brass Section

The Studio built above the Pavilion and the School Shop

A Coaching Session

Junior Relay (4 x 110 Yards) 1. Dronfield, 2. Temple, 3. Rise, 4. Manor. Time: 54.8 sec. Events—Intermediate and Senior Relays—abandoned. Presentation of the Athletic Shield. 79 points 1, Dronfield 43 points 2. Queen's 34 points 3. Manor 25+ points 4. Temple 23+ points 5. Rise ... 20 points 6. School House 17 points 7. Grove 19.

Winner of the CLIVE LEWIS CUP (sprints): S. R. H. Astley Winner of the GOFTON CUP (.1 mile): E. R. Walker. Winner of the EMSLEY CUP (1 mile): E. R. Walker.

HOCKEY MATCHES, 1970 There has been an innovation this year in that hockey was introduced in the Autumn term as an option. This has undoubtedly led to an improvement in the general standard of hockey in the Spring term. The option for non-rugby team members functioned twice a week and the players gained valuable experience on the harder grounds. The lack of match practice in the sadly curtailed 1969 season showed itself in the inexperience of the teams at the start of the season. However, as the weather allowed games to continue more regularly than for some years the teams and the club in general enjoyed a steady improvement. Under J. C. Goodrick's enthusiastic leadership the 1st XI worked very hard and played some good 'hockey. The 2nd XI, under M. G. V. Stephenson, had some fine wins culminating in a fine 8-1 win over Bootham. I congratulate and thank both captains for their efforts this season. Mr. P. G. Feek, who helped coach the School teams, brought enthusiasm and experience from which we all benefited. My thanks go to him for his help. Next year our season has been extended to the whole term and we look forward eagerly to 1971. • G. B. Hepworth, 1st XI from: •C. D. McAinsh, P. • A. Lockwood, M. • W. Gillgrass, •I. Robinson, •P. •M. W. Bainbridge, J. • C. Goodrick, J. Holmes, M. J. Jones, •P. L. Hall,R. • F. Atkinson, S. R. H. Astley, K. Washington. 2nd XI results: York University won 2:1. Scarborough College draw 1:1. Worksop College lost 0:2. Bootham School won 8:1.

HOCKEY MATCHES 1970 York University : Lost 4-1 The match was played in thick fog, with visibility down to fifty yards. Three of the University's goals came from set moves, two short corners and one penalty flick. A well taken goal by M. J. Jones made the final score 4-1. Bootham School: Lost 3-2 This was a close match. The School were 2-1 down at half-time, but pulled back a goal in the second half, only to be beaten 3-2 in the closing minutes of the game. Scarborough College: Drawn 1-1 This match was played with a sense of urgency. The School were well on top in the second half and were unlucky not to pull off the winning goal. But the draw seemed a fair result for their efforts in this and previous matches. Goodrick, Holmes and Hall were awarded their colours. Archbishop Holgate's G.S.: Cancelled. Nunthorpe G.S.: Cancelled. York H.C. 2nd XI: Cancelled. Worksop College: Lost 3-0 Being unaccustomed to the fast dry pitch, the School were easily beaten by the speed of passes. After being 3-0 down at half time, School settled down and worked much harder, preventing Worksop from scoring again. Lockwood and Bainbridge both played well and were awarded their colours. Old Peterites: Drawn 2-2 This was not really an Old Peterite team, as only two members were Old Peterites. The remainder of the team was made up of members of staff. 0. P. K. J. Sargeant scored both goals and the School were 2-1 down until the closing minutes, when they equalised after putting considerable pressure on the goalkeeper. After this match the remainder of the team were awarded their colours. Pandas H.C.: Lost 3-0 This match was played after being postponed from the previous week. Although the School controlled the game, they could not penetrate the defence, which was very stable. The School were unlucky to go down 3-0, all of which came from breakaway goals. Styx H.C.: Cancelled. J.C.G. 40

BOAT CLUB, 1970 The Easter Term saw an attempt at a double Trial VIII's, senior and junior; the intention being to merge the strongest of both into the School 1st and Colts VIII's by the time of the Yorkshire Head. There was insufficient talent and physique for this and Colts and 1st VIII lacked competitive edge for being established too early. The VIII rowed over 15th out of 23 in the Yorkshire Head and the 3rd IV came 5th out of 8. Both were adequate performances. This term also found us with a coaching boat. The 4 h.p. Johnson, which we tried first, was underpowered. A Chrysler 7 h.p. has superseded this. The Pirelli inflatable dinghy is entirely satisfactory. Advantages are: (1) the safety factor (of which we are sadly reminded from time to time in the rowing world), (2) maximum efficiency of coaches at a time when there are only three, (3) the fact that we can now take rowing off the home reach, essential for building muscular endurance, psychologically stimulating and a gain from the maintenance angle with damage less likely from overcrowding. In the boathouse a number of fours were rejected; the central bay stripped of racks one side to make a full length work bay; tool cupboard, work bench and fibreglass plant built in. All oars have been done over and the boathouse painted. The Sponsored Row by the 1st VIII in April over a distance of 43 miles (to Boroughbridge and back) was to help pay off the coaching boat. It followed an earlier fund raising of £24 by the club and friends over Christmas; together the total is in the region of £100. From a technical angle it was disturbing to see the VIII still not 'together after this row, ominous sign that we might have to abandon hopes of taking two crews to Pangbourne. In mid May at Nottingham Regatta the VIII went out to Shrewsbury II in the first round and the Colts were outweighed in Novice VIII's. Durham School won this year's Triangular match at Lancaster outright; their stern four were later to be National Youth champions and international representatives abroad. In nasty, cold and blustery weather, only the 3rd IV, now technically much improved and strongly together, showed real potential. Overall we shared second place with Lancaster R.G.S. Serious eights rowing was jettisoned and we concentrated on five fours including a promising Colts crew. The residue went into a Pacers Squad and coaching time had to be found for 22 novices newly joined. Though Newark in early June was disappointing (breakdown bus and leaky rowing) for the 1st and 3rd IV's, success began to accrue with a delightful sunny and relaxed day at Bradford, members of the VIII rowing five or six courses. The 1st IV went out in the quarter final of Juniors by f canvas, the 3rd IV in the semi-final of Novices, while the 2nds blundered 'badly and the 4ths weren't fit enough. But Durham dispelled our despondency. Arriving five minutes before start time, straight from A Level chemistry and begging a borrowed fine boat, the 1st IV never looked back. In all three events entered St. Peter's strode through, unquestioned winners; and the only sadness was that the Colts had to succumb to the 2nds because of the draw. It was a measure of the determination which achieved these victories that all races were won from a losing position in the first half of the course. At York the following Saturday the 1st VIII were convincingly beaten

All by King's School, Chester, winners of the junior/senior School fours entered. There were narrow defeats, but only the 1st IV won its event. The regatta season concluded with a light-hearted outing in mid-G.C.E. to Leeds to row in a torrential downpour — some members sporting sun hats for the first occasion. Good rowing, but no success. The Club stands in healthy spirit. 22 of the 60 members are first year boaters who already in Novice Trial on Speech Day have set a high standard. Inter-House rowing in fours produced some good crews—detached from any house coaching involvement, it is pleasing to recognise several fine recruits for club and varsity rowing in these boats. The upstream course innovation has made for greater spectator involvement and the Procession of Boats on Speech Day with final of senior House IV's and Novice Trial VIII's—an occasion when Club photographs were taken formally and informally as crews wanted— succeeded in involving every member of the Club. For the future, the fibre glass sheathing of four eights is the major concern; then, in order, the opening of the upstream bay of the boathouse to admit the trailer which will act as storage rack for 4 sculling boats; the purchase of two new fours, and finally a shell IV. Members are not ignorant of what all this will cost and there has been a healthy respect for club property. Mr. Owen, as boatman, could not be exchanged for much fine gold. Of Roderick MacLeod, as Captain of Boats, I would say that he took the sometimes sad spirit of our rowing by the neck, wrung it heartily and made it burst into song again. C.P.M .D. CREWS 1970 1st VIII Bow J. T. Morley D. P. Rounthwaite 2 3 I. A. Gill

4 5 6

P. G. Wood R. J. Carson P. R. Haigh Lumby

7 R. D. MacLeod Str. M. C. Pearson Cox S. W. St. J. Oliver

A. N. Lawrence rowed 4 in the Yorkshire Head, P. G. Wood at 2. Stern four, School 1st N, winners of the Lady Anne Lambton Plate, Durham Regatta (Junior N's) and the Bradford Cup at York Summer Regatta (Schools N's). Bow four, School 2nd N, winners of the Vaux Trophy, Durham Regatta (non-status Schools N's). Cox : L. R. Fenwick. 3rd IV 3 D. H. A. Broom Cox T. J. Young Bow I. D. Raley Str. J. D. Harrison 2 A. N. Lawrence Winners of the Lady Herschell Plate, Durham Regatta (Novice IV's). In the Yorkshire Head D. P. Rounthwaite stroked J. D. Harrison at 2. Bow A. P. Pollard G. S. Yule 2

4th IV 3 N. J. M. Turton Str. R. J. HamiltonWilliams

Colts VIII Bow T. H. Stead 4 S. R. Bell J. R. Slater 5 E. C. S. Fry 2 6 3 J. A. Croft S. M. Hodges Stern N competed separately as Colts N.

Cox D. J. Macartney

7 R. G. W. Hamshaw Str. D. P. Atkinson Cox D. C. Smith

SHOOTING The Spring Term was occupied largely with the PSSRA Leagues and with training beginners. These activities did not produce as much improvement as could have been wished, and they did have the effect of squeezing out "Country Life", which is rather greedy of practice time. Minor colours were awarded to the team members with the eight highest averages: D. F. Harding, M. E. Bailey, D. P. Irving, R. F. Hornby, P. A. 0. Bell, R. H. Goodwill, T. N. E. Bowen and J. A. L. Whittaker. The Summer Term provided much interest and variety. Eleven new members joined, bringing the total to thirty, the highest for some years. Practice at 500 yards was very limited, but at 200 yards there was plenty of grouping, deliberate shooting, snap and rapid shooting, mostly T.R. (the new name for "Ashburton" type equipment) and SR—the rifle as issued. The main events of the term were the County of Lancaster Meeting at Altcar, the Yorkshire R.A. Meeting at Strensall, the Northern Command Skill-at-Arms meeting, and the N.R.A. meeting at Bisley. It was very unfortunate that the first three all took place during the same week-end, and we had to enter a reserve team for the Northern Command meeting. Results of all these are given below, but a word of comment on the Cadet Pair and Ashburton is called for, as the results of both suffered very badly from a remarkable coincidence of misfortunes on the Thursday afternoon at Bisley. Some were perhaps our own fault, but some were certainly not, and a comparison of the morning and afternoon totals shows the extent of the disaster: Morning: Cadets 60, VIII 253. Afternoon: Cadets 53, VIII 213. What makes these particularly galling is that up to lunch time we were well in the running for the Aggregate. However, previously it had been a very enjoyable meeting in spite of heavy rain on the Tuesday. For the record, results for the term were as follows. The number of entries is given in brackets, where known. It is unfortunate that full results are not always published. External competitions: C.L.R.A. Meeting, Altcar C.L.R.A. Cup Cadet Pair ... Reserves Pair Fletcher Cup Freeman Cup Aggregate Cup

... 486 ... 107 ... 115 ... 283 ... Falling plates ...

Yorkshire R.A. Meeting, Strensall ... Cadet Cup ... Services Aggregate Cup ...

212 552

2nd Won Won Won

2nd Won

Northern Command Skill-at-Arms Meeting, Strensall 4th ... Match 1 2nd Match 2 43

(13) (13) (13) (13) (39) (13)

(10) (10)

N.R.A. Meeting, Bisley (86) 72nd 466 Ashburton ... 51st 113 Cadet Pair ... (77) (32) 3rd Marling ... 281 (27) 4th 316 Snap Individual prizes were won by D. F. Harding and R. F. Hornby, each with possible (35), and by M. E. Bailey and I. W. Balls each with 34. Internal competitions: Green Howard Cup (.303 individual championship): M. E. Bailey, D. P. Irving. Inter-House Cup: Grove. House Aggregate Cup (averages on classification): Manor. Individual Shot (highest on classification): D. F. Harding. Under-16 Cup (classification): I. W. Balls. Colours were re-awarded or awarded to: D. F. Harding (capt.), M. E. Bailey (vice-capt.), D. P. Irving, R. F. Homby, T. P. Littlefield, P. A. 0. Bell, J. A. L. Whittaker, G. S. Clarkson, A. P. R. Dean. L.C.LeT.

CRICKET RETROSPECT In contrast to the previous year, the 1970 season was favoured with good weather, and there were certainly occasions when the cricket measured up to the sunny conditions. It was perhaps ironical that one of the 1st XI's best batting performances—at Worksop—was interrupted by a downpour, which prevented an almost certain victory. Unfortunately, despite the good weather, there was no great increase in the number of runs scored by the various teams. Whilst one must admit that the 1st XI's best two batting performances, at Worksop and at home to Bradford G.S., came on the best two wickets they played on, it would be wrong to blame the wickets for the shortage of runs. More honestly, one must blame lack of practice, and this criticism is especially applicable to the junior players; the 1st XI, some of whom had considerable work pressures, practised quite hard, but it is rare that one sees junior players having a volunteer practice. A batsman can only score runs consistently if he has the confidence, not only to be able to stay in, but also to hit the ball hard. Mere occupation of the crease, though necessary on rare occasions, surrenders the initiative to the bowlers and makes batting more difficult for the later batsmen. And so, if more runs are to be scored in the School, there must be a greater desire and willingness to practise, so that the batsmen can improve

their basic technique, for which there is no substitute, and also get used to really hitting the bad balls. While I have sought to stress the need for batting practice, it is of course no less important for the bowlers to do the same. The 1st XI, although lacking experience, had a fairly successful season with several good wins, notably against M.C.C. for the second year in succession. The only two defeats, at Ampleforth and Leeds, came within a week, both times when the batting failed disastrously. Between these two matches, the Senior House final between Queen's and Temple was played; the eight 1st XI players who took part, emphasized their form by scoring 33 runs between them. Fortunately the time for exams arrived after the Leeds G.S. match, and when cricket was resumed, the team's performances improved again. Despite its wide variety of ages, the team was a happy and enthusiastic one, ably captained by Mark Hepworth. Clearly the strength lay in the seam bowling, where Henry Houseman, Andrew Bowie and Michael Jones bowled nearly 700 overs between them and shared 118 wickets. As they rarely bowled on helpful wickets, their determination and consistent hard work were all the more commendable. They were, for the most part, well supported in the field, where Mark Hepworth set a splendid example; others to stand out were the cover-point Peter Holmes, who won the Fielding Cup, and Stephen Coverdale, the wicket-keeper. The latter was rewarded for his performances by being selected for the Public Schools Under 16 Colts XI and for the Yorkshire Schoolboys Under 19 XI. All the batsmen played well on occasions, but none showed any real consistency. Most successful was Ian Robinson, who had several good innings, particularly a fine 89 not out against Bradford G.S. Another innings of note was a brilliant 88 not out in 70 minutes by Michael Burrunston-Williams. It is a pity that he chose an away match at Sedbergh to show what he can do. Let us hope that next season his ability is seen more regularly. Indeed this can be said for most of the batsmen, and as the first six are all returning to school there is every hope that better things are to come. The 2nd XI enjoyed a successful season, losing only once and that in the last over of the match. Two players deserve special mention. The Captain, K. Washington, who has perhaps been unlucky to spend three seasons in the 2nd XI without gaining a place in the first team, batted very soundly and was only dismissed twice. R. F. Atkinson, after a brief spell in the 1st XI, averaged over fifty with the bat and was the leading wicket-taker. The Under 16 Colts had rather disappointing results, but they had their good days, and several of the team did well in the Senior House matches. The Under 15 Colts had a good season, losing only twice. They owed a great deal to the fine bowling of their captain, P. W. Brumfield, who in seven matches bowled 107 overs and took 36 wickets for 143 runs. The Yeomans Cup, for the fastest scoring rate in a House match, was won by Queen's. The Rise won the Burton Cup for the Inter-House League Competition. 45

Senior Colts XI (Under 16) *J. C. P. N. Lightowler (Capt.) *R. N. Kerriush (Vice-Capt.) *G. A. Hunt *R. T. Tasker *P. R. Wilkinson A. M. Buckman A. H. W. Cooper W. F. Elsy I. Gray C. D. Pallant * R. T. Tasker 5 —Colours Junior Colts XI (Under 15) Selected from : P. W. Brumfield (Capt.) C. D. Auburn J. S. Barton R. R. R. Claybum R. W. Connett P. D. Finegan A. F. Harben A. E. Hills P. A. Hodges R. A. Pinder P. A. Scott D. G. Senior D. Snowdon

1st XI t*M. G. B. Hepworth (Capt.), 1970 t *A. S. Bowie (Vice-Capt.), 1969-70 t*S. P. Coverdale, 1969-70 *P. L. Hall, 1969-70 t 5H. W. Houseman, 1969-70 t*M. J. Jones, 1970 t*I. Robinson, 1969-70 *P. Holmes, 1969-70 *D. M. Burrunston-Williams, 1970 *M. W. Bainbridge, 1970 *E. J. M. Walmsley, 1970 5—Colours f —Cap

2nd XI *K. Washington (Capt.) *R. F. Atkinson *C. D. McAinsh *R. T. S. Young *P. A. Lockwood N. Barnes K. V. Cable J. R. Drummond J. W. Gilgrass C. D. Johnson S. R. Shackleton *—Colours T. J. Ward

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI 6th May 9th May 13th May 16th May 20th May 23rd May 27th May 30th May 6th June 13th June 20th June 27th June 4th July 6th July 8th July 10th July 11th July

Ground Result

Opponents

Date

School Opponents

141 77 for 8 176 for 7 (dec.) Away Drawn 156 for 5 167 • -• Worksop College 58 59 for 6 Won Home Durham School ... ••• 186 Drawn 138 for 6 Home ••• Giggleswick School Won 158 for 4 155 for 9 Home • •• York C.C. (dec.) Drawn 140 for 6 183 for 5 Away ••• Sedbergh School (dec.) 147 Won 148 for 1 Home ••• Bradford G.S. 78 for 5 77 Lost Away ... ••• Ampleforth College 132 54 Away Lost Leeds G.S. ••• Abandoned—Rain 95 for 6 Home Craven Gentlemen C.C. ... • •• 88 158 Won Away ••• Bootham School Drawn 171 for 8 107 for 7 Home • •• Pocklington School ... (dec.) Abandoned—Rain 207 for 5 Home The Forty club ... 196 for 5 178 for 7 Won Home Old Peterites (dec.) 154 (dec.) 151 Played 16, Won 6, Lost 3, Drawn 5, Abandoned 2 Yorkshire Gentleman C.C. The Saints C.C. ...

Home Home Home

Won 145 for 6 76 Lost Drawn 124 for 8

Opponents Result School Drawn 128 for 5 170 for 9 (dec.) Drawn 127 for 7 136 for 6 81 83 for 3 Won Drawn 221 for 3 176 for 5 (dec.) Drawn 128 for 7 143 for 8 (dec.) 93 97 for 5 Won 100 for 9 Lost 59 (dec.) Cancelled

2nd XI Date 16th May

Opponents Worksop College

Ground Away

20th May 23rd May 30th May

Durham School .. Giggleswick School Pocklington School

Away Away Home

6th June

Bradford G. S. ...

Away

13th June 20th June

Ampleforth College Leeds G. S.

Home Home

4th July

Bootham School

Home

Under 16 Colts XI 16th May 20th May 23rd May

Worksop College Durham School ... Giggleswick School

••• Home ••• Home ••• Away

30th May 6th June 13th June 27th June

Sedbergh School Bradford G. S. ... Ampleforth College Ashville College ...

••• Away ••• Away ••• Home ••• Away

87 for 5 83 Lost 73 Won 97 Drawn 125 for 4 110 for 9 (dec.) 107 for 3 106 Lost 99 Drawn 88 for 9 94 for 4 93 Lost 110 for 5 111 for 8 Lost (dec.)

Under 15 Colts XI Date

Ground Result School

Opponents

16th May

Worksop College 'A' team

Home

Lost

16th May 20th May 27th May

Worksop College 'B' team Durham School ... Boothan School ...

Home Away Away

Won Won Won

186 50 for 2 162 for 7 (dec.) 48

84 for 9 Lost (dec.) 72 Won 88 94 for 5 93 Won Drawn 157 for 6 101 for 7 (dec.) 118 50 for 5 Drawn

30th May

Pocklington

...

Home

13th June 20th June 24th June

Ampleforth College ... Leeds G. S. Bootham School

Away Home Home

27th June

Ashville College ...

Away

147 for 5 (dec.) 89 49 83

Senior House Matches I st Round Semi-finals Final

Manor 88 for 6 beat Rise 87 Queen's 78 for 5 beat School House 75 Dronfield 84 for 7 beat Grove 83 Queen's 128 for 1 beat Manor 126 for 9 Temple 29 for 0 beat Dronfield 28. Temple 45 for 8 beat Queen's 44

Junior House Matches 1st Round Semi-Finals Final Final

Manor 108 beat School House 77 Grove 101 beat Manor 43 Rise 68 for 8 beat Queen's 67 Rise 102 for 3 beat Dronfield 93 Grove 90 for 5 beat Manor 89 Rise 61 for 5 beat Manor 89 Rise 61 for 5 beat Grove 60

1st XI AVERAGES Batting No. of Innings

Times Not out

15 1 ... I. Robinson 14 2 P. L. Hall I 15 S. P. Coverdale 2 D. M. Burrunston-Williams 13 4 7 ... H. W. Houseman 5 P. Holmes ... 13 1 ... 11 M. J. Jones 2 ... 5 M. W. Bainbridge 2 12 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 0 13 M. G. B. Hepworth ... 2 5 A. S. Bowie ... • Denotes not out.

Runs

Highest Innings

Average

371 271 316 238 63 129 132 30 89 102 13

89* 51* 56 88* 15* 31* 47 20 21* 31 6*

26.50 22.58 22.57 21.64 21.00 16.12 13.20 10.00 8.90 7.85 4.33

Bowling H. W. Houseman A. S. Bowie M. J. Jones E. J. M. Walmsley P. L. Hall

Overs

Maidens

Runs

Wickets

Average

259.5 212.4 211.1 56 57

69 49 55 10 16

608 560 554 248 192

46 37 35 10 5

13.22 15.14 15.83 26.80 38.40

ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 6th May. Result: Won by 4 wickets. M.C.C. 141 (J. G. Cumming 34, M. J. Jones 5 for 42). St. Peter's 145 for 6 (P. Holmes 31 not out). Success for the School for the second successive year. A highly promising start. ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 9th May. Result: Lost by 2 wickets. St. Peter's 76 (S. P. Coverdale 27, N. R. MacAndrew 5 for 33). Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 77 for 8. The School had victory within their grasp with visitors 53 for 8 wickets. ST. PETER'S v. THE SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 13th May. Result: Match drawn. The Saints C.C. 176 for 7 dec. (W. B. Stott 80, E. J. M. Walmsley 3 for 26). St. Peter's 124 for 8 (P. L. Hall 33, M. G. B. Hepworth 31, C. A. C. MacAndrew 4 for 31). ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 16th May WORKSOP COLLEGE A. K. Robson b. Houseman C. W. Johnson, b. Houseman ... 3 C. V. Smapson, ct. Coverdale, b. Jones ... 66 J. S. Kettlewell, ct. Hall b. Williams ... 18 N. E. Johnson, run out ... ... 43 J. B. Jackson, ct. Jones, b. Houseman ... 14 P. W. Willison, not out ... ... 12 C. H. Dyer, l.b.w. b. Jones ... ... 2 A. J. Good, ct. Holmes, b. Jones ... ... 2 W. R. N. Cheer, b. Jones ... 0 R. J. G. Basnett, b. Houseman ... 0 Extras ... 7

ST. PETERS I. Robinson, ct. Basnett, b. Dyer ... •• • M. J. Jones, ct. Cheer, b. Jackson ... • •• S. P. Coverdale, ct. Cheer, b Jackson ••• P. L. Hall, not out ••• D. M. B-Williams, b. Jackson ••• P. Holmes, l.b.w. b. Jackson ••• R. F. Atkinson, not out ••• E. J. M. Walmsley M. G. B. Hepworth did not bat H. W. Houseman A. S. Bowie Extras ...

TOTAL

54 2 56 23 0

9 3

for 5 wkts. ... 156

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

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

0 5 39 125 147 151 163 165 166

11 107 123 123 146

Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS

WORKSOP 0. A. J. Good ... 22 J. B. Jackson ... 13 C. V. Sampson 6 P. W. Willison 3 W. R. N. Cheer 3 R. J. G. Basnett 5 C. H. Dyer ... 3

H. W. 0. M. W. R. Av. H. W. Houseman ... 20.3 A. S. Bowie 11 M. J. Jones 16 D. M. B. Williams 3 P. L. Hall 8 E J. M. Walmsley 3

4 1 3

4 0 4

45 11.25 27 30 7.50

0 0

1 0

10 10.00 31 ao

17 oo

COLLEGE W. M. R. Av. 3 0 0 0 0 0

4 0 0 0 0 0

22 11 16 15 15 9

5.50 as oo as oo 9.00

After heading for almost certain victory, the School were held up by a thunderstorm and finished eleven runs short with five wickets remaining. On a beautiful batting wicket, Worksop won the toss and batted first. H. W. Houseman bowled splendidly with the new ball; he removed both opening batsmen and was unlucky not to have further success. After this good start, the School bowlers were let down by poor catching; the Worksop captain, C. V. Sampson, was top scorer with 66, but in fact survived seven possible chances. At 147 for 4, Worksop seemed well on top, but thanks to some good bowling by M. J. Jones (4 for 30) and H. W. Houseman (4 for 45), the last six wickets fell for 20 runs. Against a hostile Worksop attack, S. P. Coverdale (56) and I. Robinson (54) were in very good form and put the School in a winning position. With 65 minutes remaining, St. Peter's were 123 for 2, but then the rain came. After an interval, further play was possible, but although P. L. Hall (23 not out) played well, there was not enough time for the School to clinch victory. ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Wednesday, 20th May Result: Won by 4 wickets ST. PETER'S

DURHAM SCHOOL R. I. Simpson, run out ... J. H. Croasdell, ct. Hepworth, b. Jones ... K. W. Dobson, ct. Bainbridge, b. Jones ... ... C. J. Mather, st. Coverdale, b. Jones T. P. M. Watson, st. Coverdale, b. Jones ... D. J. Newton, b. Bowie S. R. Musgrave, b. Jones ... ... K. D. R. Hay, ct. & b. Jones D. L. R. Watson, st. Coverdale b. Jones... T. W. Pinkney, b. Jones G. T. Buffey, not out... Extras TOTAL

...

22 I. Robinson, b. Watson ... ... ... 6 M. G. B. Hepworth, b. Hay ... ... 6 S. P. Coverdale, 1.b.w. b. Watson ... ... ... 11 P. L. Hall, 1.b.e. b. Watson 1 D. M. B.-Williams, not out ... ... ... E. J. M. Walmsley, st. Croasdell, Pinkney O O P. Holmes, b. Pinkney ... ... ... 4 M. J. Jones, not out ... ... ... O M. W. Bainbridge did not bat 8 H. W. Houseman 0 A. S. Bowie Extras 0

1 4 1 2 32

TOTAL

for 6 wkts.

8 5

Bowling Analysis Fall of wickets Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 8 8 43 57

14 32 37 43 44 44 48 48 48 ST. PETERS 0. M. W. 0 0 H. W. Houseman 7 1 6 A. S. Bowie ... 10 0 8 M. J. Jones ... 10.1

DURHAM SCHOOL 0. M. W. 4 3 D. L. R. Watson 12 1 15 9 K. D. R. Hay 2 T. W. Pinkney 6.2 2 0 3 0 G. T. Buffey

R. Av. ao 15 9 34 4.25

R. 17 11 13 12

Av. 5.66 11.00 6.50 oo

St. Peter's beat Durham School by four wickets in a match in which the batting on both sides was of a poor standard. Durham won the toss and batted first. A promising opening partnership was broken by a brilliant slip catch by Hepworth off Jones. A remarkable collapse followed. Although the batting was not good, Jones bowled excellently and captured 8 wickets for 34. In one spell he took 5 wickets in eight balls. He was given considerable assistance by Coverdale, who stumped three of the Durham batsmen. The School made a disastrous start, losing the first four batsmen for 8 runs. Burrunston-Williams and Walmsley then got down to the 49

task of saving the innings. They had their share of luck, but nevertheless did a splendid job. Although Walmsley was out, when the score was 43, the School eventually got home comfortably by 4 wickets. Burrunston-Williams was undefeated with 32 not out. ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 23rd May Result: Drawn GIGGLESWICK M. Hemingway, ct. Houseman b. Jones ... 27 T. C. Lord, ct. & b. Jones ... P. Morley, b. Houseman ... ... 23 ... R. W. Andrews, b. Houseman M. Williams, I.b.w. b. Bowie J. Dobson, ct. B-Williams, b. Jones I. Rostron, b. Bowie ... 52 ... M. Jones, not out ... 12 J. Newhouse, b. Jones J. Staveley, b. Bowie ... ... .0 . S. Ralph, b. Hall Extras ... 13 TOTAL

...

ST. PETER'S F. Robinson, ct. Rostron, b. Jones M. G. B. Hepworth, l.b.w. b. Andrews S. P. Coverdale, b. Ralph ... P. L. Hall, b. Hemingway ... D. M. B.-Williams, run out ... E. J. M. Walmsley, l.b.w. Hemingway P. Holmes, not out ... M. W. Bainbridge, not out ... M. J. Jones did not bat H. W. Houseman A. S. Bowie Extras ... Total for 6 wkts.

186

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

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6

4 7 44 47 52 67 76 101 108

18 50 82 89 99 109

41 8 II 19 13 3 2 8

10 138

Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS M. W. 2 5 H. W. Houseman 17 4 7 M. J. Jones ... 22 3 4 A. S. Bowie ... 18 1 1 P. L. Hall ... 4

R. Av. 21.50 43 67 16.65 51 17.00 12 12.00

GIGGLESWICK 0. M. W. 1 3 M. J. Jones ... 13 1 4 R. W. Andrews 15 2 2 M. Hemingway I I 1 2 12 S. Ralph 0 3 11 J. Newhouse 0 1 6 J. Stavely 0 1 4 T. C. Lord

R. Av. 21.00 21 19 18.00 24 12.00 20 20.00 co 18 ao 17 co 10

After seeming to be well in command, St. Peter's only managed to draw a dull game with Giggleswick. For a long time, Giggleswick struggled against steady seam bowling. At 108 for 9, Giggleswick were in real trouble, but a good innings by M. Jones (52 not out), aided by some lusty blows from No. 11, S. Ralph (43) changed the positions completely and they finished with a total of 186. For the School, M. J. Jones (4 for 67) and A. S. Bowie (3 for 51) were the most successful bowlers. Faced with accurate bowling and defensive field placing, the School batsmen never seemed likely to reach the target. I. Robinson (41) played steadily, but no batsman was in real command. At the close, the School were 138 for 6 with P. Holmes 25 not out. ST. PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on 27th May. Result: Won by 6 wickets. York C.C. 155 for 9 dec. (D. Miller 62, H. W. Houseman 4 for 31, A. S. Bowie 3 for 30). St. Peter's 158 for 4 (I. Robinson 56, S. P. Coverdale 30). A well-timed victory for the School. 50

ST. PETER'S v. SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 30th May Result: Match drawn ST. PETER'S I. Robinson, ct. Purser, b. Webb ... ... M. B. G. Hepwith, ct. & b. Coupland S. P. Coverdale, I.b.w. b. Smyth ... P. L. Hall, ct. Walsh, b. Coupland M. J. Jones, 1.b.w. b. Smyth D. M. B.-Williams, not out ... E. J. M. Walmsley, ct. Sugden, b. Walford P. Holmes, not out ... M. W. Bainbridge did not bat H. W. Houseman A. S. Bowie Extras

SEDBERGH ... 26 J. H. Purser, ct. Walmsley, b. Jones 14 T. C. Sugden, ct. Holmes, b. Jones ... 14 R. I. Smyth, ct. Hepworth, b. Jo nes 31 ... P. Dunn, I.b.w. b. Houseman 24 ... P. V. Walford, not out A. R. L. Warnock, ct. Bainbridge, b. Bowie 12 I P. D. Walsh, not out H. N. Weston did not bat S. A. Rae M. A. Coupland M. F. Webb Extras ... 3 TOTAL

for 5 wkts. ... 183

TOTAL

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6

34 43 115 153 178

6 16 16 29 40 III

... 14

for 6 wkts.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

5 9 7 0 3 88 4 14

Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS M. W. 0. 2 1 H. W. Houseman 17 3 5 M. J. Jones 21 1 3 A. S. Bowie 14 E. J. M. 0 0 5 Walmsley 0 11 4 P. L. Hall

R. 45 53 36

Av. 45.00 17.66 36.00

18 28

co co

M. F. Webb ... M. A. Coupland P. V. Walford ... S. A. Rae R. I. Smyth ... ... P. Dunn H. N. Weston

SEDBERGH M. W. 0. I 6 16 4 2 8 1 4 10 0 2 3 3 2 7 0 2 4 0 0 3

R. 39 12 25 2 26 5 22

Av. 39.00 6.00 25.00

°3 13.00 oo co

The Sedbergh innings was solid and business-like, but far too slow and prolonged for a match-winning position to be achieved. The School's ground fielding had much of merit about it, but on a fast, firm wicket the bowling lacked penetration. The declaration came after 3 hours 15 minutes, thus leaving only 22 hours further for play. The onset of a heavy drizzle did little to enhance Sedbergh's chance of victory in spite of the encouragement they must have gained from capturing 5 quick wickets for 40 runs. Burrunston-Williams then completely transformed our innings from a forlorn procession to a sparkling spectacle. Like a man inspired, with perfectly timed stroke-play off front and back foot alike, he hit 12 fours and 1 six in a brilliant unbeaten innings of 88 runs in the space of 70 minutes with nothing to play for except a draw. On the day, we had bowled 68 overs to Sedbergh's 51. Honours just about even. R.F.H.

ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 6th June Won by 9 wickets BRADFORD G. S. O'keefe, I.b.w. b. Walmsley . ct. Robinson, b. Bowie Butterfield, Lb.w. b. Walmsley Briggs, ct. Coverdale, b. Houseman Pickard, b. Walmsley Ogden, ct. Coverdale, b. Houseman Adams, b. Houseman Driver, b. Bowie ... Hamilton b. Houseman ... Bailey, not out McDonald, b. Bowie Extras TOTAL Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 41

••• •• • •• • ••• •• • ••• ••• •••

ST. PETER'S Robinson, not out Hepworth, run out Coverdale, not out Hall B-Williams Walmsley Holmes did not bat Bainbridge Jones Houseman Bowie Extras

32 20 1 7 9 25 22 10 0 0 0 21

... 147

TOTAL for 1 wkt.

...

148

Fall of wickets 1

83 130 147 147 147

Bowling Analyris ST. PETERS 0. M. W. H. W. Houseman 27 9 4 M. J. Jones ... 18 4 0 A. S. Bowie ... 16.4 7 3 E. M. Walmsley ... 11 3 3

R. 33 45 20

Av. 8.25

9.34

Driver MacDonald Ogden Adams Hamilton Pickard

6.67 676

BRADFORD G. S. 0. M. W. ... 5 1 ... 12 0 ... 10 1 ... 4 1 ... 2 0 ... 0.2 0

R. 20 51 30 15 15 2

AV,

co OD

co co co co

In recent years, the School has not fared well against Bradford G.S., so that a convincing 9-wicket win was all the more satisfying. Having won the toss and chosen to bat, Bradford G.S. never looked really comfortable on a lovely wicket and a very fast outfield. The School bowlers, though nat penetrating, were accurate and persevering and slowly they whittled away the Bradford batting, finally dismissing them for 147 after over 3+ hours. The early breakthrough was made by Walmsley (3 for 28), and after lunch a fine sustained spell by Houseman earned him 4 for 33 in 27 overs. Bowie (3 for 20) also bowled effectively. For Bradford, O'Keefe (32) and Ogden (25) were the top scorers. When the School batted, Bradford G.S. paid dearly for two dropped catches. Robinson (89 not out) and Coverdale (45 not out) played admirably and scored the necessary runs quickly. Robinson was particularly severe, his first 50 runs coming in only 35 minutes; the School's total of 148 for 1 took 95 minutes.

ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 13th June Result:

Lost by 5 wickets

ST. PETERS I. Robinson, ct. Wadham, b. Calligan M. G. B. Hepworth, ct. Lintin, b. Calligan S. P. Coverdale, 1.b.w. b. Wadham P. L. Hall, ct. Skehan, b. Wadham D. M. B.-Williams, b. Reichwald P. Holmes, ct. Skehan, b. Wadham E. J. M. Walmsley, I.b.w. b. Fitzhervert M. W. Bainbridge, ct. Skehan, b. Calligan M. J. Jones, l.b.w. b. Fitzherbert H. W. Houseman, ct. Marshall b. Calligan A. S. Bowie, not out ... Extras ... TOTAL

AMPLEFORTH J. C. Rapp, ct. Coverdale, b. Houseman • • • R. Twohig, ct. Coverdale, b. Houseman • • • W. Moore, ct. Coverdale, b. Bowie ••• T. Lintin, b. Bowie ... •. •. •. W. Reichwald, ct. Coverdale, b. Bowie A. Wenham, not out •. •••• F. Fitzherbert, not out ... 13. Calligan T. Marshall lr did not bat J. J. Wadham B. Skehan Extras ...

4 0 8 1 11 0 11 20 3 11 6 2 77

...

TOTAL for 5 wkts.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

J. J. Wandam D. Calligan F. Reichwald F. Fitzherbert

1 22 17 0 15 4 16

3 78

5 58

Bowling Analysis AMPLEFORTH ST. PETERS 0. M. W. 0. M. W. R. Av. ... 12 8 3 18 6.00 H. W. ... 11.4 6 3 2 4 20 5.00 Houseman ... 10.2 6 1 1 24 24.00 M. J. Jones ... 11 3 0 6 2 2 13 6.500 A. S. Bowie ... 9 1 3

R. Av. 28 14.00 18 29 9.66

In a game in which neither side batted with any confidence, the School lost to Ampleforth College by 5 wickets and thus suffered their first defeat in inter-School matches. Having been put in to bat, the School's innings started disastrously, and at 25 for 6 all the early batsmen had failed. A partial recovery was made by Bainbridge (20) and Walmsley (11), whose partnership nearly doubled the score. However, after Walmsley had been given out LBW, the innings did not last long, although Houseman and Bowie added 18 for the last wicket. The Ampleforth opening bowlers did most of the damage, D. Calligan taking 4 for 20 and J. J. Wadham 3 for 18. The School's seam bowlers, unlike their batsmen, were far from generous, and Ampleforth had to struggle all the way. At 58 for 5, there was just a faint chance that the School might win, but some powerful hits by F. Fitzherbert (16 not out) saw Ampleforth home. Bowie (3 for 29) and Houseman (2 for 28) bowled well and were excellently supported by Coverdale, who caught four of the five batsmen dismissed.

ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS G.S. (Centenary Match) Played away on Saturday, 20th June Result : Lost by 78 runs ST. PETERS I. Robinson, ct. Rodgers, b. Schofield M. G. B. Hepworth, ct. Turner, b. Schofield S. P. Coverdale, b. Barber ... ... P. L. Hall, ct. Turner, b. Schofield D. M. B-Williams, b. Barber ... ... P. Holmes, ct. Wood, b. Barber E. J. M. Walmsley, b. Barber ... M. W. Bainbridge, b. Schofield ... M. J. Jones, ct. Turner, b. Schofield ::: H. W. Houseman, not out ... ... A. S. Bowie, b. Schofield ... ... ... Extras ...

LEEDS G. S. 3. Wood, 1.b.w. b. Houseman 5 ... 10 A. S. Bolton, ct. Coverdale, b. Bowie ... 10 S. F. J. Hollington, 1.b.w. b. Bowie G. Plumb, b. Houseman ... D. A. Thompson, b. Bowie ... T. Schofield, Lb.w. b. Walmsley A. C. Turner, b. Bowie ... ... 2 I. K. Rodgers, b. Bowie ... 0 D. W. N. Caplan, ct. Coverdale, B. Houseman 2 8 P. Le Vesconte, b. Bowie ... N. M. Barber, not out Extras

TOTAL

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

132

...

TOTAL

6 10 1 1 0 3

0 o 0 15 o 10

...

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

126

Bowling Analysis LEEDS G. S. ST.PETERS 0. M. W. R. Av. 0. M. W. R. Av. 17 2.84 6 7 2 36 12.00 Schofield ... 10.2 2 H. W. Houseman 15 4 27 6.75 co 4 7 0 14 N. M. Barber ... 10 M. J. Jones ... 9 6 6 62 10.33 A. S. Bowie ... 22.4 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 4 0 1 18 18.00

For the second match in succession, the School's batsmen let them down badly and they lost this Centenary match by 78 runs. Two distinguished guests, who were present, Herbert Sutcliffe and Norman Yardley, can hardly have been impressed by the standard of batting of both teams. Leeds G.S. made a very poor start, losing their first three wickets for only five runs. However, the Leeds captain, T. Schofield, did a magnificent job for his team; he came in at 25 for 4 and scored 88 out of a total of 132, hitting eighteen fours. Most of the shots were in the air and he was dropped three times, but this was to be his day. For the School, Bowie bowled splendidly and without luck, ending with 6 for 62. Facing some lively bowling, the School put up a feeble exhibition. Indeed, it took a last wicket partnership of 20, out of which Houseman scored 15 not out, to give the score a certain amount of respectability. The main problem was once again Schofield, whose aggressive bowling earned him 6 for 17; he was well supported by the other opening bowler, N. M. Barber (4 for 27). Because of the occasion, a bat was awarded to the Man of the Match, who not surprisingly was judged to be the Leeds captain, T. Schofield.

ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 27th June. Result: Match abandoned (rain). Craven Gentlemen C.C. 95 for 6 (H. W. Houseman 3 for 37). ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 4th July Result: Won by 70 runs BOOTHAM ... 3 N. Hutchinson, b. Jones ... A. M. Wright, ct. Hepworth, b. Houseman 27 N. Langstaff, ct. Kerruish, b. Jones 16 T. Walker, b. Houseman ... 0 S. Bibby, l.b.w. Houseman ... 6 D. Waller, ct. Bainbridge, b. Houseman ... ... 1 S. Smith, ct. Hepworth, b. Houseman C. J. Malcolm, ct. Jones, b. Houseman ... 15 15 ... M. Taite, not out N. Belcher, ct. Kerruish, b. Bowie I. Dickenson, b. Bowie, ... Extras ... 2

ST. PETERS 17 I. Robinson, ct. Hutchinson ,b. Wright ... 6 M. G. B. Hepworth, ct. Bibby, Taite S. P. Coverdale, ct. Malcolm, b. Dickenson 35 ... 45 ... ... P. L. Hall, b. Taite ... D. M. B.-Williams, ct. Bibby, b. Dickenson 22 ... 2 ... R. N. Kerruish, b. Wright ... 0 ... P. Holmes, ct. Hutchinson, c. Taite 0 ... ... M. W. Bainbridge, b. Taite ... 8 ... H. W. Houseman, not out ... 1 M. J. Jones, ct. Hutchinson, b. Walker ... 2 A'S. Bowie, b. Taite Extras ... 10

TOTAL

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

9 13 44 44 51 57 62 12 61 96 123 125 125 132 151 152 Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS BOOTHAM 0. M. w. R. Av. 0. M. W. H. W. Houseman 19 9 6 5 16 3.2 ... 18.4 9 M. Take 2 2 1 40 40 M. J. Jones ... 9 ... 23 8 T. Walker 0 2 0 19 A. S. Bowie ... 11.2 4 N. Langstaff ... 8 0 57 28.5 R. N. Kerruish 2 1 1 2 1. Dickenson ... 18 2 16 8 3 A. M. Wright ... 10

75 88

R. 32 29 22 3

Av. 5.3 14.5 11 oo

ST. PETERS v. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Monday, 6th July Result : Match drawn POCKLINGTON P. Baines, ct. Hepworth, b. Jones C. Woodhead, ct. Coverdale, b. Houseman N. F. McGregor, b. Houseman ... A. H. Woodhead, b. Bowie ... C. Southwell, I.b.w., b. Hall P. Wilkinson, ct. Houseman, b. Bowie C. Fewson, not out ... E. Farrar, b. Houseman ... D. Allison, not out did not bat R. Peet J. N. Leaf

ST. PETERS 39 I. Robinson, ct. Southwell, Wilkinson 47 M. J. Jones, ct. Fewson, b. Leaf ... 1 S. P. Coverdale, b. Wilkinson 32 P. L. Hall, ct. & b. Wilkinson M. G. B. Hepworth,ct. Southwell 1 b. A. H. Woodhead D. M. B: William, ct. C. Woodhead, b. Leaf 1 E. J. M. Walmsley, b. A. H. Woodhead ... 20 ... 3 P. Holmes, ct. sub., b. Leaf ... ... 2 M. W. Bainbridge, not out ... ... 9 H. W. Houseman, not out A. S. Bowie, did not bat ... Extras ... 16 TOTAL

for 8 wkts.

Extras

... 171

TOTAL

for 7 wkts.

2 24 27 7 22 9 6 0

... 10 ... 107

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

13 29 63 64 83 102107

59 61 130131 132 133 138 155 Bowling Analysis

ST. PETERS M. W. R. Av. 0.

POCKLINGTON 0. M. W. R. Av. oo 0 36 ... 12 1 R. Peet co 0 10 3 C. Fewson ... 6 24 8.00 20 8 3 P. Wilkinson 73 24.33 2 3 J. N. Leaf ... 25 A. H. 12 6.00 0 2 Woodhead ... 5

H. W. Houseman ... 22 M. J. Jones ... 11 9 A. S. Bowie E. J. M. 6 Walmsley 2 P. L. Hall

9 6 2

3 1 5

39 18 14

13.00 18.00 7.00

3 0

0 1

19 5

oo 5.00

The School got slightly the better of a drawn game with Pocklington, though neither side really deserved to win. The School were put in to bat and made a good start. Robinson (39) and Jones (47) put on 59 for the first wicket, but after they were separated, the rate of scoring became very slow. Hall (32) helped Jones to put on 60 runs, but it was not until Walmsley (20) came to the wicket, that the run rate increased; the School eventually declared at 171 for 8, having been much assisted by a series of dropped catches. For Pocklington, P. Wilkinson (3 for 24) bowled aggressively and J. N. Leaf (3 for 73) bowled accurately during a long spell. Pocklington never really got in touch with the required scoring rate, though there were valuable contributions from N. F. McGregor (27), C. Woodhead (24) and C. Southwell (22). After the fall of the fourth wicket, Pocklington settled for a draw, and on a good batting wicket, St. Peter's were unable to dislodge the remaining batsmen. Houseman (3 for 39) and Bowie (2 for 14) were the most successful bowlers. ST. PETER'S v. XL CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 8th July Result: Match abandoned (rain). XL Club 207 for 5 (W. Oates 100, R. Henshall 45). At the expense of the School bowlers, W. Oates, the ex-Derbyshire player, scored the first century on the School ground for some years. ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played on Friday and Saturday, 10th and 11th July Result: Won by 20 runs ST. PETERS L Robinson, ct. Place, b. Shouksmith M. J. Jones, ct. Gough, b. Fulbrook S. P. Coverdale, 1.b.w., b. Gough ... P. L. Hall, ct. Johnson, b. Gough ... D. M. B.-Williams, b. Shouksmith E. J. M. Walmsley, not out ... ... R. N. Kerruish, not out P. Holmes M. G. B. Hepworth did not bat H. W. Houseman A. S. Bowie Extras TOTAL

••• ••• •••

•••

OLD PETERITES J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Coverdale, b. Jones 37 43 E. D. W. Fulbrook, ct. Hepworth, b. Bowie 30 G. W. Cloughton, b. Bowie 33 J. A. Eatough, l.b.e.w. b. Houseman 13 M. J. H. Fisher, b. Houseman ... 21 R. D. Harding, not out 10 P. V. Zissler, b. Bowie C. G. Johnson, run out J. S. Place C. Gough eid not bat M .J Ferguson Extras

... 196

for 5 wkts.

TOTAL

for 7 wkts.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

74 89 147 152 180

29 160 161 172 172 173 178

15 82 67 0 5 4 0

178

Bowling Analysis OLD PETERITES 0. M. W. 2 24 5 C. Gough ... 0 P. V. Zissuer 5 1 1 E. D. W. Fulbrook 8 1 0 M. J. H. Fisher 22 5 J. A. Shouk2 14 6 ... smith

R. 67 14 30 46

ST. PETERS 0. M. W. R. Av.

Av. 33.50

H. W. Houseman 14.3 M. J. Jones 8 A. S. Bowie 15 P. L. Hall ... 9 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 3

30.00 co

30 15.00

2 2 2 9

2 1 3 0

52 26.00 15 15.00 38 12.66 54

OLD PETERITES (2nd Innings) ... 2 ... E. D. W. Fulbrook, b. Bowie 11 J. S Place, ct. Kerruish, b. Bowie ... ... 23 C. W. Cloughton, I.b.w. b. Jones ... ... 3 J. A. Shouksmith, 1.b.w. b. Bowie ... ... 27 R. D. Harding, ct. Holmes, b. Bowie M. J. H. Fisher, ct. Hepworth, b. Houseman 57 ... 12 J. A. Eatough, ct. Coverdale, Bowie 6 C. W. Gough, ct. Hepworth, b. Houseman 3 P. V. Zissler, ct. Kerruish, b. Houseman ... 2 ... ... M. J. Ferguson, not out C. S. Johnson, b. Houseman Extras ... 5

ST. PETERS (2nd Innings) 0 R. N. Kerruish, ct. Ferguson, b. Gough 0 E. J. M. Walmsley, run o7t 37 S. P. Coverdale, b. Fisher ... 1 I. Robinson, ct. and b. Eatough 13 M. J. Jowes, ct. & b. Eatough 51 P. L. Hall, not out ... 3 ... D. M. B.-Williams, b. Fisher 8 P. Holmes, b. Fisher ... M. G. B. Hepworth 3 ct. Ferguson, b. Shouksmith 15 H. W. Houseman, c. Fisher b. Eatough A. S. Bowie, ct. Place, Harding Extras ... 11 TOTAL

...

154

TOTAL

...

151

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

3 29 40 40 123 129 141 147 151 0 1 22 50 81 89 101 116 149 Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS OLD PETERITES M. W. R. Av. 0. 0. M. W. R. Av. H. W. 1 1.00 0 1 R. D. Harding 1 53 13.25 1 4 13.5 Houseman 43 43.00 5 1 C. Gough ... 16 73 14.60 1 5 A. S. Bowie ... 15 E. D. W. 29 29.00 3 1 M. J. Jones ... 9 12 co 6 3 0 Fullbrook 28 9.33 7 3 M. J. M. Fisher 20 48 16.00 0 3 J. A. Eatough 11 J. A. 11 11.00 1 7 2 Shouksmith

In one of the traditional close finishes, the School beat the Old Peterites by 21 runs with only seven minutes to spare. In the first innings, the School batted forcefully, particularly in a fine opening stand of 74 between Jones (43) and Robinson (37). Other good performances came from Hall (33), Coverdale (30) and Walmsley (21 not out). After the School had declared at 196 for 5, the Old Peterites replied with 178 for 7 declared, mainly as a result of a splendid partnership of 131 between E. D. W. Fulbrook (82) and G. W. Cloughton (67). In the second innings, the School batted less convincingly, especially against the spin of M. J. H. Fisher (3 for 28) and J. A. Eatough (3 for 48). The innings was held together by Hall (51 not out), with Coverdale scoring a useful 37. Facing a target of 173 in 2i hours, the Old Peterites started badly, losing four wickets for 40, but then seemed likely to win after a partnership of 83 between M. J. H. Fisher (57) and R. D. Harding (27). However the School stuck to the task and in the end dismissed the O.P.s for 151. Bowie (5 for 73) and Houseman (4 for 53) bowled well, and several excellent catches were held.

SQUASH After a rather frustrating Christmas term, the second half of the season saw some excellent squash from the 1st V. It is a pity that the enjoyment of this squash was restricted to the few who were prepared to make the effort to play or even to watch. Indeed the splendid match against Barnard Castle received the support of only one member of the School—the brother of a 1st V player. 57

Only one School match was lost and that by the narrowest margin to Barnard Castle. There were several fine matches, none being better than the match against York S.R.C., in which all seven games were close and hard fought. Individually, I. Robinson had an outstanding season, finishing with a great run in the Drysdale Cup, in which he defeated three seeded players, before losing in the final to P. G. Verow of Barnard Castle. In fact, Verow is the only schoolboy to have beaten Robinson in over a year. Although P. L. Hall, at No. 2, made less noticeable progress, he played consistently well and had some splendid results. At No. 3, D. C. P. Stork, still an Under 15 Colt, played with considerable maturity and a great deal of promise. P. Holmes, the captain, was less successful than his efforts deserved, but his leadership and administrative ability were invaluable. At No. 5, J. W. Gillgrass only lost twice, both times in club matches. He rarely played below form and was always a difficult player to beat. Of the reserves, S. R. H. Astley, showed his undoubted ability on all too few occasions, and D. M. Dempsey showed what a good determined player he could be, if he devoted more time to the game. RESULTS ••• Lost 2 - 3 v. Scarborough S.R.C. (home) 1st V

... 1st VII v. York S.R.C. (home) v. Worksop College (away) ... 1st V Colts V v. Worksop College (home) ... v. Pocklington (away) 1st V 1st VII v. Squashbucklers (home) ... ... ... v. Old Peterites 1st V v. Harrogate S.R.C. (home) 1st V v. Bradford G.S. (away) ... 1st V ... ... Colts VII v. York S.R.C. (away) v. New College, Huddersfield (home) 1st V ... v. Barnard Castle (home) ... 1st V ... ... ... ... ... v. Rossall (home) 1st V (In the remaining part of the Triangular match, Barnard Rossall 5-0.)

••• Lost 3-4 • • • Won 4-1 • • • Won 3-2 • • • Won 4-1 • • . Won 6-1 ••• Lost 2-3 • • • Lost 0-5 ••• Won 5-0 Lost 2-5 Won 4-1 ... Lost 2-3 ... Won 5-0 Castle beat DK

LAWN TENNIS 1st VI

P ... 12

W D L 2 1 9

Although only Cork and Bowler remained from last year's 1st VI, the team had another successful season. With the knowledge that the matches carried league paints for the Yorkshire championship the team responded well and showed its match-play qualities by winning many crucial sets in close matches. The reward was second place in our division. The team practised hard after defeat by Bootham and beat Worksop, Ashville, Scarborough, Pocklington and Roundhay. In the match against Hymers, the early sets were conceded and a full recovery was never possible against what is probably the strongest side in Yorkshire. The season finished with wins against Archbishop's, the Staff and Old Peterites. 58

Chris Cork, poker-faced and wrapped in two sweaters on a warm day, again showed what a deceptively effective player he is. Kim Bowler's serve and volley game improved during the season and next year he should be a very good attacking player. At second pair Charles Kidd's steady play combined with Simon Astley to win several important matches. Andrew Penty and John Mitchell showed confidence and aggression when promoted to the first team and both have the temperament and determination to be successful next year. The 2nd VI and U16 matches showed that we now have a depth of talent among the younger players. With schools' tennis standards rising rapidly it is important that these players work hard to improve their game. I am sure they will. The tennis club is particularly grateful to two excellent club men: Tren Fisher for his secretarial work and reliability as a player and Stephen Foster as captain of the 2nd VI. K.S.C.

THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN -

The Easter term saw a great step forward in school life-saving activities and the first Bronze Medallions and Bronze Crosses for a long time were successfully attempted by boys from The Manor and Temple. The results were extremely encouraging and all the people who entered for the exams passed them. After the stunning Bronze Medallion results a few boys felt inspired to attack the Bronze Cross, which is the next stage up. I hope that we shall have a few Awards of Merit and possibly some Diplomas in the next few terms. The "Yorkshire Evening Press" offers a trophy every year to the school who amasses the most points from life-saving tests taken over that year. With the Junior School's Water Safety, Advanced and Preliminary tests and our own Medallions and Crosses we should be well on the way to winning the trophy. But we still have two more terms in which to get many more points from tougher exams. It is hoped to set up an Inter-House life-saving contest with a cup. This will be sponsored by the Royal Life-Saving Society. The only qualifications needed to be a Life-Saver are an ability to swim long distances fairly fast and probably towing a body or person and also to think quickly in an emergency situation. If anyone should be thinking of wanting to take an exam they should see N. J. Williams (Temple) or J. A. G. Craven (The Manor). J.A.G.C.

FENCING Team spirit, a thing unusual in this highly individual sport, has been the dominant factor in the School Fencing Club's success this year. More than ever before the various teams have been a rich blend of enthusiasm and talent rather than merely held together by one or two outstanding fencers. 59

The first team has had an excellent season. The team has been basically unchanged from the beginning of the year until the end and its unity has been its outstanding quality. Whenever one of the team was having an off-day, the other two always managed to rally round and hence not a single defeat can be recorded against their name. Trinity College, Dublin, despite sending over a stronger team, failed to repeat last year's win. They were beaten narrowly but nevertheless soundly. In the annual match with the Y.F.A. the team fought back from 6-3 down to draw 6-6. The resilience of a very tough Army team, which included a member of the Army's first team, was magnificently broken down for what was probably the best win of the year. M. J. S. Muncer and R. G. de H. Oldham have both fenced very well throughout the season and have formed a team with a great fighting spirit and much flair as well. The second team has had a mixed season but has displayed considerable talent. One of the highlights of the team came in February when Muncer and Williams were filmed on video-tape fencing at the York University television studios. The re-run of the film was very instructive and helpful. We hope to extend this facility to others in the fencing club in the near future. With a recent television series on fencing, such methods are obviously on the way in. The main training for the "Public Schools" this year has been through competitions outside and within the School. At the end of the Easter term the inter-house competition was held. The format of this competition was changed drastically from the outdated foil team knock-out to an adventurous points aggregate based on individual competitions. The Dr. Slade cup and foil formed the foil section. The Dr. Slade junior foil was won by Benson, who was by far the most experienced fencer in the final. The senior cup was won by Williams, and the Inter-House Cup was won by Temple. And so to the Public Schools Championships They were held again this year at Dulwich College at the beginning of April. Fourteen boys from St. Peter's participated, including three Junior School fencers. We stayed at the Crystal Palace sports centre where we were able to enjoy the many facilities there. In the junior foil two of the Junior School fencers reached the second round and Haze11 fought very well to reach the quarter-finals. In the senior foil Williams fought through to the semi-finals, where he missed the final by one victory. It was disappointingly the first time in five years that St. Peter's has not had a foil finalist but it was to be expected because only one of the team had had previous experience in the senior competition. In the epee we had two quarter-finalists, Muncer and Hazell, who both fought very capably with their differing styles and were unlucky not to reach the semi-finals. There was a poor result in the sabre. No-one reached the quarterafinals but it was delightful to see A. W. Tait, of J.4, in St. Olave's, fighting his way to the second round and acquitting himself admirably. He is still only eleven and holds great hopes for the future. Indeed, this was the impression given by all our juniors, who had a very good competition. We were unlucky not to match this by greater success at senior level. The Yorkshire senior championships were also held during the Easter holidays. Muncer was in good form and reached the semi-finals. This was a very good performance against the best fencers in Yorkshire. 60

The summer term proved a climax to our efforts throughout the year. At the beginning of May Williams went to London for the finals of the National Novices. He found the competition very strong but got to the semi-finals before being eliminated. A fortnight later Muncer reached the quarter-finals of the Hotspur international competition at Whitley Bay. He then came second in a non-international competition, just failing to win by one victory. Six School fencers represented York in a youth match against Huddersfield in June. The 'A' team won 11-5, with Muncer and Williams contributing six wins between them. The School provided the complete second team which drew 8-8. This was an excellent result as Huddersfield are considered to 'be the best youth team in the West Riding. Our greatest success came on 6th/7th June when St. Peter's staged the Yorkshire schoolboys epee and sabre. The first four places in each event secured a place in the National Schoolboys finals later in the year and the School gained nine of the sixteen possible qualifying places, winning every event. This was a magnificent performance by the whole School team and came as a fitting reward for a year of near-misses. In the epee the senior was won by Muncer after a barrage with A. Corser. Oldham was third, Prendergast fourth and Hodgson sixth. In the junior Hazell won convincingly with Woodcock fourth and Benson sixth. Williams won the senior sabre without conceding a defeat, Muncer was fourth and Oldham sixth. Woodcock won the very stiff junior sabre after a barrage for first place. Atkinson was the only other Peterite in this final and was sixth. For his success, Woodcock was awarded the Peter Wood sabre, a new trophy for achievement in the schoolboys sabre championships. During the term Hazell and Benson were both awarded colours for the great progress that they have made this year. This has been a very enjoyable and successful year. The standard of fencing has advanced immeasurably and, with no fencers leaving School until December, the prospects for the future are bright indeed. We are all grateful to Mr. Power for the patient coaching he has given us over the year and for all the competition we have had from the many fencers in York. Finally we all hope that the club's success will continue next year and bring new and greater honours to the School. ANALYSIS: Results of inter-house tournament: 1st Temple-84 points;; 2nd Manor-43 pts.; 3rd Queen's-36 pts.; 4th Dronfield-17 pts.; 5th School-15 pts.; 6th Grove-12 pts. Matches: First team (foil) Won 5--4 Home Jan. 17 Bootham 8-1 Away Won 24 Bootham Won 5-4 Home Feb. 15 Trinity College, Dublin 6-6 Away Drawn 20 Y.F.A. Won 5-4 22 Army Home Won 9-0 Home 22 Y.F.A. Ladies Won 11-5 Home 25 York University 5 4 Home Won Jun. 11 Bootham -

Second team (epee)

Bootham Y.F.A. 'A' Y.F.A. 'B' York University Y.F.A. 'A' Y.F.A. 'B'

Home Home Home Home Away Away

Lost Won Won Lost Won Won

3-6 5-4 9-0 3-6 5-4 5-3

Junior team (sabre) Jan. 24 Bootham Feb. 15 Pocklington 25 York University TEAMS:

Home Home Home

Won Drawn Won

5-2 4-4 6-3

Jan. 24 Feb. 15 22 25 Jun. 13 13

First team: J. C. W. Williams, M. J. S. Muncer, R. G. de H. Oldham. Second team: R. H. Hodgson, R. J. Hazell, D. H. A. Broom, J. Prendergast. Junior team: J. R. Woodcock, S. A. Atkinson, K. N. G. Benson.

J.C.W.W.

RUGBY EASTER TERM 1970 Results of matches were: 'Under 15' XV Jan. 24 v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Feb. 4 v. Hymers College Feb. 7 v. Pocklington School Feb. 11 v. Ampleforth College Feb. 14 v. Ashville College

Away Home Home Home Away

Cancelled Lost Lost Lost Cancelled

`Under 14' XV Jan. 24 v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Feb. 4 v. Hymers College Feb. 7 v. Pocklington School Feb. 11 v. Ampleforth College Feb. 14 v. Ashville College Feb. 21 v. Scarborough College

Away Home Home Home Away Home

Cancelled Won Lost Lost Cancelled Won

16-25 3-12 0-23

15— 3 0— 6 3— 8 9— 0

RUGBY FIXTURES 1970 1st XV Home Saturday 19th September, Headingley R.U.F.C. Eaglets XV ••• Home Saturday 26th September Harrogate R.U.F.C. Colts ... •.• Home Wednesday 30th September Headingley Wanderers XV •• • Home Saturday 10th October Bradford G.S. ... ... ... ••• Home Saturday 17th October Denstone College ... •• • Away Wednesday 21st October Ashville College ••• Home Saturday 7th November Giggleswick School ... • • • Away Saturday 14th November Ampleforth College ... Saturday 21st November Durham School • • • Home ••• Away Saturday 28th November Worksop College ••• Away Saturday 5th December Pocklington School Wednesday 9th December Old Peterites ... ••• Home ... Away Saturday 12th December Leeds G.S. ... ... ... ... Those wishing to play in the O.P. rugger match should contact R. R. Baldwin, Corner House, Upper Poppleton, York (Tel. Upper Poppleton 4611 (home)). 62

THE OXFORD CUP Pts. Dronfield Manor Temple Rise Awarded Grove Queen's S. House • • • 20 — — Senior Rugger ... 20 • • • 10 Junior Rugger ... 10 — — — Senior Cricket ... • • • 20 — — 20 Junior Cricket ... • • • 10 10 — — — Rowing ... ... • • • 20 20 — Athletics, Sports • • • 15 15 — Athletics, Standards • • • 15 — — 15 Cross-Country ... • • • 10 — 10 — — Swimming, Sports • • • 15 — 15 Swimming, Standards • • • 10 10 Squash ... ... • • • 15 — — 15 Tennis ... ... • • • 15 15 Shooting (Team) • • • 15 15 — Fencing ... ... • • • 15 — — 15 Junior Long Run • • • 10 10 — — 215 15 35 15 65 10 25 50

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OLD PETERITE NEWS The Old Peterite Club's 79th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday, 11th July. The President, F. W. B. Pacey, was in the Chair. The Headmaster was present and there was an attendance of 44 members. R. D. Harding, C. H. Lewis, F. N. Newdick, D. T. Rumfitt, E. Sheriff and J. A. Shouksmith were elected to serve on the General Committee. The Meeting expressed its thanks to Rev. J. C. Houghton, who retired from the Committee. Regional dinners were announced as follows: North East: 16th October, 1970, at the St. George Hotel, Teesside Airport. West Riding: 22nd October, 1970, at the Hotel Metropole, King Street, Leeds. London: 13th November, 1970, at the Charing Cross Hotel. North West: 5th March, 1971, at the Brocket Arms Hotel, Wigan. East Riding: 28th May, 1971, at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield. The President reported on the progress of the K. H. Rhodes Memorial Fund and urged all members to send in their contributions.

NOTES The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday afternoon, 21st November, at 4.45 p.m. 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 10th November? 63

The following crested neckwear is available (from the Hon. Secretary): — s. d. 20 0 each postage free All-silk crested ties 13 0 each postage free Terylene crested ties 12 3 each postage free All-silk bow ties 20 0 each postage free All-silk batswings 60 0 each postage free All-silk squares 34 0 each postage free All-silk cravats There will be a Buffet Supper in the School in the new Art Studio on Saturday, 21st November, at 730 p.m. for 8 p.m. All Old Peterites and their Lady Guests are warmly invited. There will be a Bar, and Knife and Fork Buffet for which the cost will be £1 2s. 6d. Please apply to J. C. M. Rayson, St. Olave's School.

NORTH-WEST OLD PETERITE DINNER The North-West Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Brocket Arms Hotel, Wigan on Friday, 6th March, 1970 •

Those present were Graham, G. E. L. The President

(F. W. B. Pacey) The Headmaster Buttrum, A. P. Dronfield, J. Dutton, I. S. T.

Graham, P. R. G. Hanson, J. A. Harding, R. F. Hodd, H. N.

Kirby, D. Lewis, T. J. Rainford, T. C. Ratcliff, K. M. Rayson, J. C. M.

SHEFFIELD OLD PETERITE DINNER The Sheffield Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield, on Friday, 1st May, 1970. Those present were:— Rayson, J. C. M. Kirby, D. The Headmaster Rucklidge, J. M. Masser, P. Chadwick, C. I. Shirtcliffe, J. Moore, J. E. Dronfield, J. Smith, D. Parkin, F. N. Fulbrook, E. D. W. Thompson, C. W. Parkin, G. D. Goolden, P. Wainwright, C. Ratcliff, K. M. Ibberson, C. D.

EAST RIDING OLD PETERITE DINNER The East Riding Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield on Friday, 22nd May, 1970. Those present were: — Oxley, D. S. Dee, C. C. The President Patchett, D. Harding, R. F. (F. W. B. Pacey) Potter, B. Hardy, F. The Headmaster Powell, W. Homby, M. R. Atkinson, J. S. Rayson, J. C. M. Kirby, D. Atkinson, P. S. Richardson, H. May, A. Beachell, F. M. Thompson, C. W. May, M. Beachell, H. M. Tomlinson, T. G. Megginson, J. S. Burdass, C. M. C. Wildsmith, E. Megginson, P. R. B. Burdass, C. U. Wood, J. Ogley, F. Burdass, J. U. Wood, M. Ogley, M. Chadwick, C. I. Chilman, J. G. 64

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, I 1 th July, 1970 in the School Dining Hall, by kind permission of the Headmaster. The time-honoured toast of the School was proposed by K. M. Ratcliff. The Headmaster responded and also proposed the health of the 'Club', to which the President responded. The Club is again indebted to the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided. Those present were: — The President Emsley, D. J. Parkin, G. D. Ferguson, M. J. Peacock, R. (F. W. B. Pacey) Penty, J. R. The Headmaster Gedge, H. F. S. The Hon. Secretary Gipson, S. C. Penty, P. R. Gilgrass, J. Pickersgill, J B. (D. Kirby) The Hon. Treasurer Golightly, H. A. L. Ping, A. W. Place, J. S. (T. H. Burdon) Graham, G. E. L. Plews, G. W. A. The Head of the School Hall, M. S. Powell, W. B. (M. G. V. Stephenson) Hallas, M. Hamilton, J. M. Powell, W. W. Atkinson, D. Harding, J. T. Ratcliff, K. M. Baker, E. T. N. Raylor, A. W. Baldwin, R. R. Harding, R. D. Black, M. J. Harding, R. F. Raylor, J. M. Harnby, F. B. S. Rayson, J. C. M. Blake, J. P. Brooks, R. F. Harris, P. L. Riley, G. W. Brown, A. C. Harwood, R. F. Rurnfitt, D. T. Hick, J. K. Saville, J. Brown, H. G. Saville, J. M. Brown, J. C. Hodges, A. J. E. Sheriff, E. Browne, F. D. Holmes, D. 0. Hopkinson, R. 0. Shouksmith, J. A. Butterworth, M. A. Simmons, D. N. Chadwick, C. I. Houghton, J. C. Clark, R. T. Huntley, W. G. Skerrett, R. J. H. Smith, J. E. Clarkson, I. G. Johnston, D. P. Coates, J. W. Kelsey, R. J. Smith, W. Kemp-Welch, N. H. Spilman, R. A. Coles, D. P. King, H. A. Stanley, R. M. Coles, J. R. Knowles, G. D. B. Stevens, R. Croft, P. G. Stubbs, W. C. Dickerson, J. M. Le Pla, R. G. Swiers, C. J. Dimoney, H. Le Tocq, L. C. Thompson, C. W. Lewis, C. H. Dodd, D. F. Tindall, J. S. R. Dodd, I. L. Morris, P. A. Ward, C. M. Dronfield, J. Nendick, B. M. Wilks, C. E. Dronfield, M. W. Parkin, F. N.

OLD PETERITE CLUB OFFICERS President : F. W. B. Pacey, Lea Close, High Lane, Maltby, Middles-

brough, Teesside. Hon. Secretary: D. Kirby, 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. Hon. Treasurer: T. H. Burdon, 552 Toller Lane, Heaton, Bradford 9. District Hon. Secretaries:

London: P. J. Dronfield, 36 Peaslands Road, Saffron Waldon, Essex. West Riding: M. A. Butterworth, 9 Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York. North East: Dr. H. Brown, 12 Lindisfarne Road, Jesmond, Newcastleupon-Tyne 2. 65

East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, `Greystones', Garton, Driffield. York: J. C. M. Rayson, 2 St. Olave's Road, Clifton, York. Birmingham: M. Hollway, Local Director, Barclays Bank Ltd., Local Head Office, P.O. Box 34, 63 Colmore Road, Birmingham 3. The North East dinner will in fact be organized by J. N. Roe, 4 Heather Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, and the North West Dinner by Dr. G. E. L. Graham, Netherby House, Wigan. Otherwise, the dinners and the Buffet Supper are organized by the District Hon. Secretaries. Sports Organisers:

Cricket: J. A. Shouksmith, Denstone College Preparatory School, Smallwood Manor, Uttoxeter, Staffs. Golf : P. J. Middlebrook, 'Highfield', Brayton, Selby. Rugger: R. R. Baldwin, Corner House, Upper Poppleton, York. Squash: G. W. A. R. Alderson, Flat 4, Beehive Manor, Cox Green Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire Tennis: B. Jones, 12 Elm Park Vale, Stockton Lane, York.

OLD PETERITE SQUASH CLUB This season the Club has again had a team in the "Londonderry Cup" and we reached the Fourth Round before being beaten by a strong Haileybury side. The details are:

1st Round-beat K.C.S. Wimbledon 3 -2. G. W. Alderson beat R. Wheeles 9-7, 9-3, 9-4.

W. M. Howard beat C. Bush 9-5, 9-7, 2-9, 9-3. R. D. Harding beat D. Burford 6-9, 7-9, 9-3, 9-2, 9-4. P. W. Shepherd lost to P. Wehgraff 6-9, 3-9, 4-9.

2nd Round-beat Blundells 3-2. J. C. Richardson lost to D. D'Arcy-Hughes 5-9, 4-9, 9-3, 3-9. G. W. Alderson beat A. A. H. Dudes 9-3, 8-10, 9-4, 7-9, 9-2. W. M. Howard beat G. Stimson 9-4, 9-7, 9-4. R. D. Harding beat J. S. Dean 9-1, 9-2, 9-0. D. R. Wallas lost to J. S. D. Emmett 7-9, 10-9, 1-9, 9-1, 0-9. 3rd Round-beat St. Edward's, Oxford 3-0. M. Willstrop beat R. Webb 9-3, 9-6, 7-9, 6-9, 9-2. G. W. Alderson beat M. Balfour 9-1, 9-4, 9-6. W. M. Howard beat T. Usher 8-9, 9-2, 9-0, 9-3. 4th Round-lost to Haileybury 0-3. J. C. Richardson v. N. H. R. Bloomfield-did not play. G. W. Alderson lost to C. H. Stahl 0-9, 0-9, 9-7, 5-9. M. Willstrop lost to I. K. M. Moody 9-10, 5-9, 1-9. W. M. Howard v. J. D. Faircloth-did not play. R. D. Harding lost to M. Debenham 9-4, 9-10, 0-9, 6-9. All these matches were played in London, and the Secretary, G. W. A. R. Alderson, wishes to thank the members for the time and expense involved; and he further wishes to thank those who played against the School. 66

NEWS OF OLD PETERTITS MARRIAGES: EMSLEY—SCOTT. The marriage took place at Stormont Church, Belfast, on Saturday, 5th September, between Sheila Carole Scott, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stuart Scott of Knock, Belfast, and Peter Michael Emsley, elder son of Major and Mrs. Philip J. Emsley of Alderside, Easingwold, York. (Grove 1959-1964). FOSTER—SIMSON. The marriage took place on June 30th, 1970, in Winnipeg, Canada between Colin, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Foster, North Cave, E. Yorks., and Tildet, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sami Simson, Izmir, Turkey. (Rise 1958-1963). RANSON—NISBET. The marriage took place at Blackburn on 20th August, 1970, between Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ranson of Blackburn, and Janette, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nisbet of Lusaka, Zambia. RAYMOND—RICH. At Northwood Road Synagogue, Stoke Newington, on November 16th, 1969, D. M. Raymond (Temple 1961-1963) to Pamela Rich. BIRTHS: COLLINS. To Julia and Peter Collins of Foxlair, Scothern, Lincoln, a daughter, Sarah Jane. (S.H. 1956-1961). GARDNER: To Susan and David, on July 22nd, a daughter, Bridget (S.H. 1949-1954). ENGAGEMENTS: SHOUKSMITH—GIBBS. The engagement is announced between John, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Shouksmith of Bishopthorpe, York and Pamela, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbs of Hanbury, Staffordshire. (Queen's 1955-1961.) WISE—WYLES. The engagement is announced between Edward John Wise, of 31 The Crescent, Filey, E. Yorks and Christina Wyles, of 184 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Herts. (Manor 1957-1962.) Special news of an Old Peterite came from Bournemouth recently. John Cunningham Ford (1881-1883) celebrated his 104th birthday on February 8th; we offer our warm congratulations, and thank Mrs. Ford for sending us news of him. His last appearance at the School was in 1884, when he won the Old Boys' race. Ford was a civil engineer, and worked on the first railway lines laid in Malaya before the turn of the century. Although blind, he makes baskets and trays at a great rate, and he is still very interested in the School and has no doubt that it still flourishes. BRADLEY, S. H. (Temple 1958-1963) joined Rolls-Royce on a 'Thick Sandwich' course in 1958, taking his degree at Durham University. Now works with Associated Semi-conductor Manufacturers Ltd. in Southampton. He is married. 67

BURDASS, W. J. (Rise 1946-1951) attending a one year's course in Agricultural Extension at Queensland University, St. Lucia. BURNELL, D. A. (Queen's 1960-1965 has been doing V.S.O. in Ghana. COLLINS, P. (S.H. 1956-1961) is an assistant solicitor with a firm in Lincoln. EGGLESHAW, R. C. (Temple 1965-1969) now a trainee Manager at the Savoy Hotel, London. FLINT, P. J. (Rise 1961-1964) has qualified as a Chartered Accountant. FOSTER, C. F. (Rise 1958-1963). A graduate of St. Andrew's University, is studying for his Master's degree in Oral Surgery at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. FLJSSEY, M. J. (Rise 1963-1967) completed the course at Lindsey College of Agriculture, gaining the National Certificate of Agriculture with credit. GARDNER, G. D. (S.H. 1949-1954) assistant manager for Wm. Smith and Sons (Bd. Castle) Ltd. Chairman of the Barnard Castle & District Round Table for 1970-71, and a selector for Darlington Rugby Club, who have several O.P. players. HOUGHTON, J. C. (Rise 1934-1936) The Revd. Canon John Houghton was appointed Canon of Ripon Cathedral in January. JOHNSON, P. F. (Grove 1957-1961) is temporarily working in San Francisco and Alaska. KING-REYNOLDS, G. E. (Temple 1937-1942), Headmaster of Dauntsey's School, has been appointed a member of the BBC's regional advisory council. He has been invited to direct a production of 'Much Ado About Nothing' in Bermuda next year. KITCHING, C. J. (Temple 1959-1963). A graduate of Durham University, having completed three years' post-graduate research, is now an Assistant Keeper (Grade II) in the Public Record Office, an established Civil Service post. KNAPTON, J. J. F. (Grove 1952-1957). Dr. J. J. F. Knapton has returned to Yorkshire after some years in the U.S.A. and South Africa, and will start an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Textiles at Leeds University in October. MACKELLAR, W. G. (Temple 1950-1956) is a Director of Stuart Leishman and Partners Ltd., Consultants to Industry, in Stirling. OGLESBY, P. S. (Queen's 1961-1967) has completed the course at the College of Air Training, Hamble, and is now a qualified BOAC pilot. 68

RANSON, E. M. H. (Rise 1955-1960) has been an Assistant Solicitor with Ellis and Co., of Lusaka, Zambia since 1968. He represented Zambia in the East African Hockey Tournament at Kampala in 1968, and he played for the Midlands Sports Club in the Gold Cup Hockey Tournament at Nairobi in 1969. He is now working with the Anglo-American Corporation Ltd., in Lusaka. SPENCER, C. P. (Queen's 1957-1962). A graduate of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, has gained the D.Phil. degree in Psychology at Linacre College, Oxford, and is now a Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield University. STONES, D. I. (S.H. 1953-1958). A graduate of Sheffield University, he emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1968, and would like to meet other O.P.'s in his area. (See Changes of Address.) SUTTON, J. A. (Temple 1950-1954), who was a prominent musician at School, works for Unilever Ltd., but continues an active musical life as conductor of a 150-voice Choral Society in Surrey, as Organist and Master of the Choristers at the Royal Memorial Chapel of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and as a performing contributor to musical life at Wellington College. VAIGO, L. K. (Temple 1956-1961) works for the Core Laboratories Inc., with headquarters in Dallas, U.S.A. WRIGHT, J. C. H. (Temple 1960-1964) is now living in Vancouver B.C. WISE, E. J. (Manor 1957-1962) has a B.Sc. Honours Degree in Zoology, and is doing research for a PhD at Newcastle University. His fiancee, similarly qualified, is pursuing the same course. Some of those still at School, and many recent Old Boys, will remember Timothy Newhouse, Head of the Rise 1965-1966, and would wish to express their sympathy to Mrs. Newhouse and to Jeremy for their sudden tragic loss when Timothy was killed in a road accident on March 12th. The Editor can only accept news items from members of the Old Peterite Club.

O.P. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AMBLER, J., 'The Orchards', Fulstow, Louth, Lincs. ANDREW, J. K., U.K. Address : 53 Wentworth Road, The Mount, York.

Overseas Address : P.O. Box 134, Teheran, Iran. BARNEY, M. J., Flat 13, 3 Cedar Gardens, Sutton, Surrey. BARTON, C. R., Christ Church Vicarage, Nailsea, Bristol. BATTRICK, A., 14 Spoutwells Place, Scone, Perth, Scotland. BLACK, V. M., "Mayville", East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire.

Tel. Chieveley 317. BLAICE, J. P., Wellfield, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. BLOOMFIELD, A., 10 Kilburn Road, Fulford Road, York. Tel. York 27746.

S. H., 23 Arnwood Avenue, Dibden Purlieu, Hythe, Southampton, Hants. SO4 5HQ. BRINDLEY, R. A., "Little Garth", Marygate Lane, York. Tel. York 26832. BRUCE, D. St. C., c/o "The Gables", Cranmer Road, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent. BRUCE, R. L., c/o "The Gables", Cranmer Road, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent. BURDASS, W. J., 12 Kobeelya Avenue, Katanning, Western Australia 6317. BURDON, J., 21 Capel Road, Rayne, Essex. CARR, Dr. A. M., P.O. Box 40, Catalina, Newfoundland, Canada. CARR, J. D., White House Farm, Shipton, York. CARTER, M. T., 52 Stowey Road, Yatton, Bristol. BS19 4HU. CRAVEN, B. W. A., 52 Nalders Road, Chesham, Bucks. COLLINS, P., "Foxlair", Dunholme Road, Scothern, Lincoln. Tel. Scothern 526. DALTON, Major E. L. (Ret'd), Crimple Mill, Crimple Lane, Harrogate, Yorkshire. Tel. Harrogate 85261. DAVIDGE, R. L. D., 27 Laugherne Road, St. John's, Worcester. DICKIE, A. V. A., Gate House, 230B Grange Road, Plaistow, London E.13. Tel. 01-476-5109. DODD, Colonel N. A., R.A., The Old Forge, Plymtree, Cullompton, Devon. EX15 2JY. DRONFIELD, Dr. M. W., Kingston General Hospital, Beverley Road, Hull, Yorkshire. EGGLESHAW, R. C., 248 Albion Road, London, N.16. Tel. 01-254-7150. EMSLEY, P. M., 28 Buckingham Terrace, Glasgow, W.2. FERGUSON, J. D., M.D., F.R.CS. Professional Address: 149 Harley Street, London, W1N 2DH. Tel. 01-935-8273/01-935-4444. Private Address: 82 Portland Place, London, W.1. Tel. 01-580-4739. FITTON, J., 5 Park Drive, Heaton, Bradford 9, Yorkshire. FOSTER, A. J. D., 1 Belvedere Drive, Wimbledon, London, S.W.19. GARDNER, G. D., Croft View, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. GEE, D. H., c/o 5 The Courtyard, Bishopthorpe, York. YO2 1RD. GEE, J. P., c/o 5 The Courtyard, Bishopthorpe, York. YO2 1RD. GEORGE, S. P., O.B.E., 38D Chestnut Avenue, Bedhampton, Havant, Hants. Tel. Havant 72585. GILBERT, M. C., 146 Stepney Road, Scarborough, Yorkshire. Tel. Scarborough 4074. GOSSOP, E. R., 93 St. James Road, Bridlington, Yorkshire. Tel. Bridlington 77334. GREENWOOD, K., 2F Green Lane East, Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire YO7 1NA. HARLAND, The Rt. Rev. M. H., White Chimneys, Rookwood Road, West Wintering, Nr. Chichester, Sussex. Tel. West Wittering 2351. HARNBY, F. B. S., Running Beck, Woodgate Lane, Weeton, Leeds. LS17 OAW. HILLABY, D., Ministry of Defence (Army), Command Secretariat, H.Q. Far East Land Forces, c/o G.P.O., Singapore. HORSLEY, J. D., "Marven", Oakum Bay, Newmills, Fife, Scotland. HOWAT, Lt. C. G., R.N., c/o A. T. Howat, Esq., M.A., 61 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. Rookery House, Crayke, York. Humna, C. D., A.C.A., BRADLEY,

I. T., 6 St. Augustine's Mansions, Vincent Square, Westminster, London, S.W.1. IBBERSON, C. D., 37 Woodholm Road, Sheffield. Si! 9HS. JACQUES, S. H., c/o Manila Machinery & Supply Co., P.O. Box 607, Manila, Philippines. JENKINS, P., Seematte, 6315 Oberageri, Switzerland. KAZEROONI, S. K., Home Address: Khyaban-i-Behar, No. 10 Khyabani-Bakhtiar, Teheran, Iran. Tel. 762455. Business Address: c/o Scientific Control Systems International, Ltd., Bezrouke House, Fifth Floor, Takht Jamsheed Avenue, No. 140 Forsat North, P.O. Box 11-1622, Teheran, Iran. Tel. 48703, 48704, 40176. KING, C. D., T.D., Stoke House, 166 Stoke Lane, Bristol. BS9 3RP. Tel. Bristol 626863. KNAPTON, Dr. J. J. F., Temporary Address: c/o John Knapton, Esq., Foxhill, Wetherby, Yorkshire. KNOWLES, G. D. B., Hazelwood Farm, Crayke, York. Tel. Easingwold 622. LEACH, A. C., 37 Woolsington Gardens, Woolsington, Newcastle-uponTyne. Tel. Newcastle 869250. MACILDOWIE, Wing-Commander S. M., F.C.A., "Cranford", 71 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham. MACKELLAR, W. G., 2C Forrester Park Gardens, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. MARSHALL, J. C. H., 6 Belgrave Crescent, Harrogate, Yorkshire. MEDLvcarr, A. S., Hornby Cottage, Danby, Whitby, N. Yorkshire. MERVYN, R. F. S., "Palmerston", 25 High St., Port St. Mary, Isle of Man. MIDDLETON, T. C., 42 Oakland, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4YP. MONTAGUE, W. E., Beryl Farm, Bristol Road, Wells, Somerset. Tel. Wells 3288. MOORE, J. E., 56 Bents Road, Sheffield. Si 1 9RL. NEALE, C. A., P.O. Box 2194, Metaxas Square, Nicosia, Cyprus. PARKER, Dr. R. M. S., The Surgery, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland. Tel. Allendale 280. PATTISON, D. C., "Beechburn", 22 Station Close, Riding Mill, Northumberland. PEACOCK, R. A., 59 TongWay, Leeds. LS12 5NA. PEAT, R. S., 7 Bryan Close, Church Garth, Hurworth-on-Tees, Co. Durham. PENMAN, Flt. Lt. J. 0. R., B.Sc., C.Eng., AFRAES, RAF Western Hill, Penang, Malaysia. PENTY, Dr. P. R., Eastfield, Church Street, Uttoxeter, Staffs. ST14 8AB. Tel. Uttoxeter 2010. PHILLIPS, Wing Commander J. S. P., D.F.C., 10 The Verneys, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham. PHILLIPS, S. C., 10 The Verneys, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham. PICKERING, J. B., 17 Vernon Road, Shipton Road, York. POWELL, W. B., 9 Lockwood Close, Farnborough, Hants. RANSON, E. M. H., c/o Anglo-American Corporation (C.A.) Ltd., P.O. Box 1986, Lusaka, Zambia. RATCLIFF, K. M., 24 Marlborough Rise, Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. RAYMOND, D. M., 49 Allerton Road, Stoke Newington, London, N.16. RELTON, R. A., 4 Manor Gate, Manor Park, Long Newton, Stockton, Teesside. HUNTER,

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J., 6 Paterson Drive, Wood End, Helensburgh, Dunbar-

tonshire. RICHARDSON, Dr. J., Rickstones, Colwall, Malvern, Worcs. RIDLEY, D. S. H., 42 Market Place, Pickering, Yorkshire ROBINSON, D., 44 Glynswood„ Camberley, Surrey.

RODGERS, Sir John C., Bt., M.P., 72 Berkeley House, Hay Hill, London, W.1. ROWBOTTOM,

Q. G., 200 (Singapore) PRO COY, Royal Military Police, c/o G.P.O., Singapore. SARGEANT, K. J., The White House, Worsall Road, Yarm-on-Tees, Yorkshire SHEPHERD, G. E., 63 North Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. SHERIFF, E., c/o The Shoulder of Mutton Hotel, Heworth Green, York. Tel. York 25293. STONES, D. I., 180 Andover Street (Apt. 20), Ballardvale, Mass. 01810, U.S.A. SUTTON, J. A., 7 Fir Glen Drive, Yateley, Camberley, Surrey. TENDALL, R. E. F., Les Fontaines, St. Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands. Tel. Central 26320. THOMPSON, C. W., F.A.I., Barclays Bank House, 28 Market Square, Retford, Notts. Tel. 3627 (Home), 3887 (Business). TURNELL, J. S., 3 Garland Avenue, Emsworth, Hants. P010 7QA WARREN, K. A., 11 Ravenswood Drive, Bolton. BL1 SAJ. Tel. Bolton 41836. WARRINGTON, I. U., The Old Vicarage, Pocklington, York. WATSON, B. D., A.R.I.B.A., 1-3 Dudley Street, Grimsby, Lincs. Tel. 0472-55288/9. WEBBER, Lieutenant-Commander R. S. F., D.S.C., R.N., Ensleigh Lodge, Ham Common, Richmond, Surrey. WENNINGTON, B. B., 22 Mayford Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset. WHARLDALL, R. B., Ness House, Nelson Terrace, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside. WHITAKER, E. A., "Apple Trees", Froggatt Lane, Froggatt, Sheffield. WILDSMITH, E. E., Knights Garth, Callas Road, Bishop Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire. HU17 8QL. Tel. Leconfield 276. WILKINSON, C. E., 31 Kent Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire. Tel. Harrogate 2153. WILLIAMS-RAAHAUGE, M. P., 6 Park Avenue, Barford, Norwich, Norfolk. NOR 38X.

OBITUARY A. N. 102 Cooden Drive, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex. Joined: 1918, Left: 1921 (died suddenly 19th March, 1970). MILLHOUSE, G., 59 Leyborne Park, Kew Gardens, Surrey. Joined: 1912, Left: 1913 (died 24th August, 1969). NEWHOUSE, T. J., "Herdholt", Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, Teesside. Joined: 1960, Left: 1966 (died in motor accident 12th March, 1970). ROUTLEDGE, D. G., 48 Cambridge Avenue, Marton, near Middlesbrough. Joined: 1958, Left: 1963 (died July, 1970). THOMAS, H. H., Hastoe House, Hastoe, Tring, Herts. Joined: 1923, Left: 1927 (died August, 1969). JOHNSON,

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