House Notes

Body of Hall

SETTING THE SCENE 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. Stage Manager P. J. Dobbins. Lighting ... D. C. Fotheringham, C. A. Hodge. Sound ... ... C. A. Hodge Turnstile made by ... ... P. J. Dobbins Programme and publicity N. A. S. Wormald, M. J. Newland, J. M. Pearson.

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.

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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.

EASTER TERM

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