Old Peterites

In the School swimming sports our second place was very pleasing.

Queen's, for so many years fighting to keep out of the last couple of places, owe much to the captain A. G. Sheriff both as inspirator and individual winner and to D. C. Spencer whose swimming was a delight to watch and whom we look forward to following to higher levels. In the School Hockey 1st XI, M. G. B. Hepworth was capped and S. P.

Coverdale, M. J. Jones and R. T. S. Young gained their colours. The production in the Memorial Hall of Alan Bennett's play, "Forty

Years On", saw the House working together smoothly to provide splendid entertainment to a full house. For the second year running the talents of D. S. Oxley, Esq. and G. Hodgson combined to produce a memorable performance. Mid-way through the Summer Term, G. Hodgson left the House. His place as Head of the School was taken by M. G. B. Hepworth and as

Head of House by E. R. Walker: S. P. Coverdale and R. T. S. Young were appointed House Monitors. On the sporting scene cricket was our most successful game. Under the captaincy of S. P. Coverdale and the watchful eye of Mr. Kirby and Mark Hepworth, the School Captain, we won the senior competition.

The batting of these two was outstanding as was the bowling of Michael

Jones throughout the term; all three were capped in the 1st XI and

R. T. S. Young gained his 1st XI colours—Keith Cable captained the 2nd XI and was awarded colours with R. I. Shaftoe. In addition the house team won the Yeomans Cup for the fastest scoring rate and Mark

Hepworth was awarded the fielding cup. The tennis team, captained by A. J. Maycock, gained a limited amount 1 of success as did the rowing, shooting and squash teams where we have a number of young and promising players. A summary of these events and many other articles is to be found in the House magazine, "Royal

Purple", edited this year by S. P. Coverdale.

Our individual endeavours were wide ranging : speech day prize- winners included, N. Barnes, M. G. B. Hepworth, E. R. Walker, S. P. 1 Coverdale, J. J. Beadle, R. D. Long and P. Green. Several members of the lower school acted with distinction in the drama, "Bartholomew Fair" by Jonson, and took part in the end of term concert—C. J. Smith and

R. M. Spencer respectively may be mentioned in this connection. D. C.

Spencer continued a fine swimming season and E. R. Walker won the

Yorkshire Schoolboys 800 metres.

We have many leavers, from the Monitorial Body, from "Room N" and from the fifth formers. I may only reiterate Mr. Kirby's words when he emphasised that our successful year could not have been achieved without their work: they leave Queen's with our thanks and our best wishes for the near and the distant future. Our achievements, such as they are, would not have been possible without the guidance and constant encouragement of our housemaster to whom we all owe a great deal. E.R.W.

EASTER TERM

THE RISE

This term the House welcomed two new additions, one to swell the ranks of the juniors in the person of R. Hudson, and the other to the 69

establishment in the shape of North Sea Gas. The latter has benefited the house a great deal, despite original misgivings, boosting the pre-war heating system and providing a quicker turnover of hot water for the house's period baths. On the field this term did not prove a cup-winning

one, despite brave efforts in the Senior and Junior cross-country events by a small group of individuals. The term as usual provided the school with a severe dose of bad weather, and the dismal atmosphere appeared to penetrate into the school itself. In the Rise a lot which had to be

done was left in the hands of a few, who perpetually see the year through

its booms and depressions. It was noticeable, however, that at the end of term a small group of young musicians had broken through that perverse, disinterested atmosphere, and took over the games room in order to further their musical interest. The House also acquired a television by popular request, and this has managed to satisfy the wants of the many who find little to do in the bad weather of this term. It is to be hoped that this box will not dominate people's recreation. The television though has been an unqualified success from the educational point of view with the two marvellous productions of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. The term drew to an uneventful close, with the House looking forward to a

brighter Summer term.

SUMMER TERM

This term the House benefited from the better weather, making the effort essential to the success of an individual body within an establishment; the greatest achievement was undoubtedly that of the House team, which in the senior event managed to reach the final, where cricket despite the brave batting of the two youngest members of the team, the House was forced to concede defeat to a more professional side. The House though had acquitted itself well considering it had only 50 members to

the winning house's, Queen's 68. Many people refused to let the television dominate their lives, particularly in the evenings where the individual

interests of the House became apparent: Five-a-side football became a

regular feature on the House lawn, and several enthusiasts took them-

selves off to the baths each evening. Yard cricket proved as popular as

ever but some individuals must exercise restraint after hitting balls into

the Brigadier's garden. The musicians of the House continue to inhabit

the games room and appear to be getting more harmonious as the term

progresses. Several of the younger members of the House took active parts in the school plays produced this year, and it is to be hoped that

next year the house will have enough human material to produce a play.

Overall the term has been a success for the house with personal interests reflected in inter-house competitions and what has now become a cliché "house spirit". Finally the House welcomed as a guest, Vincent Fabreguettes, who soon became an active member of the House with good results on the academic side, obtaining a merit within the first week of

his stay. The House itself will lose many active enthusiasts this summer,

but it is to be hoped that if the spirit of this term survives the House can only improve over the next few years when the individualism of the middle years comes to the top. I.D.R.

SCHOOL

The term proved successful both on and off the games field. As

expected we retained both inter-house swimming cups and had several swimmers representing the school. Other sporting achievements were gained by J. T. Morley and A. N. Lawrence rowing in the 1st IV which was coxed by A. B. L. Sherris. R. F. Atkinson and J. W. Gillgrass were awarded their 1st XI colours for Hockey. J. W. Gillgrass and I. Gray played for the School squash team and we lost to Grove in the final of the inter-house competition.

After a lapse of three years the house produced a half-hour farce called The Crimson Coconut. This was enjoyed by both actors and audience and we thank Mr. Boddy, a student master for his help.

J. W. Gillgrass left us this term and we wish him every success in his future at Charing Cross Hospital. A. N. Lawrence succeeded him as Head of House.

J.W.G.

Once again the House has been well represented in many activities this term. After a gap of seven years a cricket cup has returned to the House shelf, the junior house team beating Grove in the final, thanks

mainly to the batting of P. A. Scott and J. S. Barton and the bowling of A. E. Hills and J. T. Jones. In the boat club we have provided six of the eight school coxes and three members of the 1st VIII. On the last Saturday of the term the House IV beat Dronfield in the House

competition final. P. N. Nash and K. H. Sargeant were prominent members of the School senior swimming team and N. Gray and P. A.

Scott in the junior team. R. H. Goodwill won the C.C.F. Individual shot

competition.

On the academic side we had several prize winners in J. R. Drummond, C. J. Atkinson, D. W. Grice, P. H. Rivers, and form prizes were awarded to J. Clappison, N. Gray and T. F. Hudson. Finally congratulations to A. C. B. Stow who was selected to represent the C.C.F. on a visit

to Israel.

We wish our leavers success : —A. N. Lawrence to Bede College, J. T.

Morley to the Royal Navy, R. F. Atkinson to Law; and Vth form leavers C. Robertshaw and K. H. Sargeant to continue at other Educational establishments.

A.N.L.

TEMPLE

The Easter Term began without J. A. Mitchell and C. R. Place who

went to the Paulinum Gymnasium at Miinster. As this was an 'exchange' visit; their places were taken by A. Willberg and M. Osewold—both of

whom took part in all aspects of school and house life and one hopes that they learnt something worthwhile from their effort.

The short term saw a number of competitions on a house level. At Fencing we retained the cup for the second time—and here R. J. Hazell deserves congratulations on winning the Epee competition. Despite the efforts of P. L. Hall and I. Robinson, the House Squash Team lost to School House in the semi-final. It is a sad reflection that, apart from

these two and J. C. Rounthwaite, there are no regular squash players in the House.

Our performance in swimming seems at first sight to be of little worth. However, both the standards and the sports themselves indicate a fair level throughout the House. The House provided fourteen finalists and of these J. S. D. Pearson and A. R. 0. Heddle were winners of their events. These results reflect the high standard of the School's swimming.

Cross-country Running cannot claim to be the most popular event of the term, and this showed itself in the senior event when we came fifth. The Juniors, however, were more dedicated and better trained and came second.

At the beginning of the Summer Term the monitors welcomed D. M. Burrunston-Williams, J. A. Mitchell, and J. S. D. Pearson to their oligarchy.

House Cricket followed soon after the beginning of the term. In the first round of the Senior we beat School House by seven wickets and went on to meet The Rise in the semi-final. In an attempt to take a commanding lead in this match a number of our batsmen were caught, and the team was dismissed for 69 runs. The team did well to take 6 Rise wickets for 66 runs but this was not enough and The Rise eventually reached the required total, with 3 wickets remaining.

A similar situation was reached in the first round of the Junior House Match against Manor. On this occasion we were left with about 20 runs to win, 6 wickets remaining. However, the Manor bowlers dismissed us 3 runs short of their total.

The House was well represented at the Science Exhibition at the end of the Easter Term; and among the prizewinners were S. A. Atkinson, P. L. Hall, and J. A. Mitchell.

Finally, we thank those who leave for their contribution to the House, and wish them the best for the future.

M.J.S.M.

MUNSTER VISIT, EASTER 1971

Four Lower Sixth boys, John Mitchell, Charles Place, Chris Atkinson and Chris Brown spent the whole of the Easter Term at a school in MOnster, York's twin city in Westphalia, Germany. The school, called Paulinum, was founded by an Old Peterite by the name of Ludger, in the 8th Century, and has a long academic tradition. It is now what is called a Humanist school, concentrating mainly on the classics. Among its more illustrious old boys features Werner von Braun, the famous NASA scientist. The visit gave us a good idea of the German school system; the class atmosphere is a great deal more relaxed and the range of subjects which every boy must do, much wider. Yet among the delights of skat and salami, we still found plenty of time to do what we primarily went there for, that is, to get a good working knowledge of the language at work. Our places at St. Peter's were filled by four German boys who, although they seemed to survive the rigours of public school life, still managed to find faults in the system. Our thanks go mainly to Mr. Depledge for arranging this trip and it is our hope that he will continue to direct his energies and enthusiasm into what is now regarded more and more as a vital part of any Modern Languages course. C.J.A. J.A.M.

We are standing In Time. Waiting.

We are lost to this world, whose priorities Have diminished to tears.

To helpless parables for us to follow. They don't understand. They can't.

For we are wrapped in the shadows Longing, Longing, to be free. Trying to be rid of chains, and looks.

Through monocles of withered ages. We are,

we are,

The Adolescents.

Helpless,

and trying in vain

to be Free.

P.D.F.

HIGH SOCIETY

Mr. Heath flew in a special charter aircraft from Luton Airport to Plymouth. His arrival was late and he missed a cocktail appointment with the Lord He returned to London by the midnight sleeper.

From the Daily Telegraph August 14th, 1971.

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

Teesside. Hon. Secretary: D. Kirby, 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. Hon. Treasurer: T. H. Burdon, 552 Toiler Lane, Bradford, BD9 5NT.

District Hon. Secretaries:

London : P. J. Dronfield, 21 West Hill Road, Foxton, Royston, Herts.

West Riding: M. A. Butterworth, 9 Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York.

North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, Netherby House, 15 Upper Dicconson

Street, Wigan, Lancashire. North East: Dr. H. Brown, 12 Lindisfarne Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,

NE2 2HE.

East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, Yorksht York: J. C. M. Rayson, 2 St. Olave's Road, Clifton, York. Birmingham: M. Holloway, M.B.E., P. 0. Box 34, 63 Colmore Ro) Sports Organisers: Cricket: J. A. Shouksmith, Denstone College Preparatory School, Smal wood Manor, Uttoxeter, Staffs. Fencing: C. A. Wood, 29 Chestnut Avenue, Stockton Lane, York. Golf: P. J. Middlebrook, "Highfield", Brayton, Selby. Hockey: H. J. Gration (Hon. Sec. Pandas H.C.), 41 Nether Way, Upp

Poppleton York. Rugger: R. R. Baldwin, Corner House, Upper Poppleton, York. Squash: G. W. A. R. Alderson, Flat 4, Beehive Manor, Cox Green Lan

Maidenhead, Berkshire. Tennis: B. Jones, 12 Elm Park Vale, Stockton Lane, York.

OLD PETERITE NEWS

The Old Peterite Club's 80th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday 10th July. The President, F. W. B. Pacey, was in the Chair. The Headmaster was present and there was an attendance of 43 members.

G. E. L. Graham, M. Hallas, J. E. Moore, D. N. Simmons, G. D. Smith and C. W. Thompson were elected to serve on the General Committee.

Regional dinners were announced as follows:— West Riding: 4th November, 1971, at the Hotel Metropole, Street, Leeds. London: 12th November, 1971, at the Charing Cross Hotel. East Riding: 26th May, 1972, at the Highfield Country CI Driffield.

J. C. M. Rayson announced that there would be a Buffet Supper the School on Saturday, 1 1 th December, 1971.

Congratulations were expressed to J. Dronfield, T. J. Lewis J. Saville, who had been awarded the O.B.E.

NOTES

The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday afternoon, 1 1 th December, 1971, at 4.45 p.m. The Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby, 7a, St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York) would like to receive any items for inclusion on the agenda by 29th November.

The following crested neckwear is available (from the Hon. Secretary):

All-silk crested ties ... Texturised terylene crested ties Terylene crested ties ... All-silk bow ties All-silk batswings All-silk squares All-silk cravats

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER

The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 10th July, 1971 in the School Dining Hall, by kind permission of the Headmaster. The time-honoured toast of the School was proposed by G. E. L. Graham. The Headmaster responded and also proposed the health of the "Club", to which T. J. Lewis responded. The Club is again indebted to the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided.

Those present were:— T. J. Lewis (Past President) The Headmaster The Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby) The Hon. Treasurer (T. H. Burdon) J. A. Hanson (Past President) The Head of the School (M. G. B. Hepworth) Adamson, D. H. Andrew, J. K. Ashburn, R. Atkinson, P. S. Baker, E. T. N. Biddle, H. Black, A. G. Botterill, J. S., Brindley, R. A. Brown, J. C. Brown, K. Browne, D. Bulmer, H. C. Butterworth, M. A. Chilman, K. G. Chilman, W. G. Clark, R. T. Coates, J. W. Coles, D. P. Coles, J. Collinson, S. P. Dawson, J. R. Denison, J. A. Dent, J. Dickenson, J. M. Dimmey, H. Dronfield," J. Fenton, A. Gedge, H. F. S. Gillgrass, J. Golightly, H. A. L. Graham, G. E. L. Hall, M. S. Hamilton, J. M. Harding, R. D. Harding, R.F. Harland, M.H. Hamby, F. B. S. Harris, P. L. Hart, D. Harwood, R. H. Hodges, A. J. E. Hodgson, G. Holmes, D. C. Houghton, J. C. Hunter, 0. Huntley, W. G. Hyde, J. L. Jesper, D. G. S. Johnston, D. P. Knowlson, D. W. Le Pla R. G. Le Tocq L. C. Lewis, C. H. Lockhart, D. S. MacKellar, W. G. Maxwell, W. G. A. Moore, J. E. Moreton, P. N. H. Morris, P. A. Moss, A. E. Moss, R. T. Murray, H. Nendick, B. M. Oxley, D. S. Parkin, F. N. Parkin, G. D. Pattison, R. J. D. Peacock, R. Penty, J. R. Phillips, J. S. P. Pick, T. S. Ping, A. W. Pollard, P. Powell, M. J. Powell, W. B. Powell, W. W. Ratcliff, K. M. Raylor, A. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Reynolds, A. G. Richardson, J. C. Riley, G. W. Ruddock, P. H. 0. Rumfitt, D. T. Saville, J. M. Shepherd, P. N. Sheriff, E. Simmons, D. N. Smith, G. D. Stansfield, R. R. Territt, M. W. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, E. G. Underwood, R. E. P. Ward, C. M. West, F. R. Wheatley, R. D. Wilks, C. E. Woolley, C. J.

Browne, D. Bulmer, H. C. Burdass, J. U. Burdass, M. Burdass, R. D. Burnett, P. Chilman, K. G.

EAST RIDING OLD PETERITE DINNER

The East Riding Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield, on Friday, 28th May, 1971.

Those present were:—

The Headmaster Dee, C. C.

Armstrong, R. Harding, R. F.

Atkinson, J. S. Hirst, D.

Atkinson, P. S. Hopkinson, R. C.

Beachell, F. M. Hornby, M.

Beachell, H. M. Kettlewell, T.

Blake, P. Kirby, D. 75

Martinson, B. R. Martinson, C. S. May, A. May, M. Megginson, J. S. Nendick, F. N. Ogley, D. Ogley, F. Ogley, F. M. Ogley, G. H. Oxley, D. S. Patchett, D. M. Paterson, J. M. Peacock, R. W. Ping, A. W. Potter, B. Powell, W. L. Rayson, J. C. M.

Richardson, H. Shepherd, P. Thompson, C. W. Tomlinson, N. E. Tomlinson, T. Weatherall, 0. Wick, J. A. E. Wildsmith, E. E. NEW MEMBERS The following new members joined the Club in July, 1971: - 1 ASFOUR, B. J. T. (1969-71), P. 0. Box 905, Asfourco, Amman, Jordan. (Tel. Amman 41051). AVISON, B. J. (1966-71), "Cotchards", 14 Dorchester Road, Fixby,

Huddersfield HD2 2JZ. (Tel. Huddersfield 22534). BEDDOES, P. (1968-71), 25 Strait Lane, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington,

Co. Durham. BELL, S. R. (1967-71), "White Knowle", 529 Fulwood Road, Sheffield

S10 3QB. (Tel. Sheffield 305272). BLACKBURN, A. W. (1961-66-71), 42 Askham Lane, Acomb, York. (Tel.

York 71062). BOWLER, K. D. (1964-66-71), "Castlefield House", Station Road, Hibaldstow, Brigg, Lincolnshire. (Tel. Scawby [Lincs.] 729). CARSON, R. J. (1968-71), 10 Muncastergate, York YO3 9JY. (Tel York 55588). CLARK, C. J. (1966-71), Wayside Farm, Burniston, Scarborough, Yorkshire. (Tel. Cloughton 294). CLARKSON, G. S. (1964-66-71), c/o Warneford, The Cottage, Littleworth

Lane, Littleworth, Nr. Partridge Green, Nr. Horsham, Sussex. (Tel.

Partridge Green 743). COPEMAN, R. A. (1963-66-71), 19 Worcester Crescent, Woodford Green.

Essex. (Tel. 01-504 2720). DICKENSON, R. C. M. (1962-66-71), "The Croft", 25 Oaklands Avenue,

Esher, Surrey. (Tel. 01-398 2163). ELSWORTH, T. M. (1961-66-71), 10 Littlegarth, Nether Poppleton, York

YO2 6NH. (Tel. Upper Poppleton 4640). ELSY, W. F. (1963-68-71), 19 Whiteclose Gate, Brampton Road, Carlisle,

Cumberland. (Tel. Carlisle 26980). FLINT, R. F. (1966-71), 23 Sefton Road, Sheffield S10 3TP. (Tel. Sheffield 303170). GOLDTHORPE, M. P. (1968-71), New Lee Farm, Swan Lane, Outlane,

Huddersfield, Yorkshire. (Tel. Elland 4466). GREEN, M. K. (1968-71), 6 Windmill Rise, Aberford, Leeds. (Tel.

Aberford 427). HALL, P. L. (1961-66-71), 13 Wetherby Road, Acomb, York. Tel. (York 78673). HAMSHAW, R. G. W. (1962-67-71), 33 Westminster Road, York. (Tel.

York 55796). HARRIS, S. W. (1960-66-71), 7 Straylands Grove, Malton Road, York

YO3 OER. (Tel. York 55648). HEPWORTH, M. G. B. (1960-65-71), Bell House, Askham Bryan, York. (Tel. York 66835). HODGSON, G. (1964-66-71), 9 Oakland Drive, Stockton Lane, York liYO3 OBZ. (Tel. York 22667). 76

HODGSON, R. H. (1966-71), 15 Osbaldeston Gardens, Gosforth, Newcastleupon Tyne NE3 4JE. (Tel. Newcastle 852409). JEFFREY, S. D. (1968-71), "St. Annes", 20 Burdon Road, Cleadon,

Sunderland, Co. Durham. (Tel. Boldon 7009). JoNEs, M. J. (1963-66-71), 12 Cranbrook Road, Acomb, York YO2 5JA. (Tel. York 71330). LAWRENCE, A. N. (1966-71), Bradway Hotel, Bradway, Sheffield. (Tel.

Sheffield 361643). LES, J. J. (1961-66-71). Highfield House, Back Lane, Aiskew, Bedale,

Yorkshire. (Tel. Bedale 2424). MITCHINSON, T. J. C. (1963-68-71), "Galtres", 3 Brockfield Road,

Huntington Road, York. (Tel. York 53899). MUNCER, M. J. S. (1964-66-71), 12 White House Gardens, York YO2 2EA. (Tel. York 54809). OLDHAM, R. G. de H. (1961-66-71), 29 Moorgate, Acomb Road, York

YO2 4HP. (Tel. York 71382). RALEY, I. D. (1961-66-71), Newlands, Starrock Lane, Chipstead, Surrey

CR3 3QB. (Tel. Downland 53618). ROBINSON, I. (1962-66-71), 8 Elmlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York

YO3 OEE. (Tel. York 25593). SARGEANT, K. H. (1968-71), 97 Mundesley Road, North Walsham,

Norwich, Norfolk. (Tel. North Walsham 2547). SCHOFIELD, D. M. (1964-66-71), 3 Moorside Gardens, Eccleshill,

Bradford, 2, Yorkshire. (Tel. Bradford 637664). SMITH, D. C. (1964-67-71), 7 Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. (Tel. Scunthorpe 4602). STEADMAN, C. P. M. G. (1961-66-71), Tsubaki, Black Pond Lane, Lower

Bourne, Farnham, Surrey. (Tel. Farnham 4322). STOKES, R. J. (1964-66-71), "Barleycroft", 13 Netheredge Drive, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. (Tel. Knaresborough 2522). Sri(Es, A. T. (1967-71), Church Farm House, 44 The Village, Haxby,

York. (Tel. York 768931). TURTON, N. J. M. (1966-71), Baulker Farm, Everingham, York. (Tel.

Holme-on-Spalding Moor 271). VICKERS, A. T. (1964-68-71), Rennington South East Farm, Alnwick,

Northumberland. (Tel. Long Houghton 241).

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES

MARRIAGES: BANKS—GRAY. On 4th March, 1971, P. N. Banks married Miss

Jennifer M. Gray at York Register Office. (Manor 1960-65). FAWCETT—TIPPETT. On 10th July, 1971, T. P. N. Fawcett married

Miss Jill R. Tippett. (Rise 1955-61). FEARNSIDE—RODDIS. In December, 1970, John E. Fearnside married Miss Catherine Roddis, S.R.N., at the Church of the Immaculate

Conception, Herringthorpe, Rotherham. (Temple 1960-65). HARDING—HOWARD. On 7th November, 1970, G. W. Harding married Miss Helen Howard, daughter of Revd. and Mrs. A. Howard,

Tanner Row, York. (Rise 1963-68). HARDING—DALTON. The marriage took place on 21st August, 1971, at High Easter, Essex, between Richard D. Harding and Janet Margaret Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denis Dalton of "Blakes"

Pleshey, Essex. (Rise 1960-66).

SWIERS—RITCHIE. Christopher John Swiers was married to Miss

Helen Ritchie of Youlton, Tollerton, York, on Wednesday, 29th July, 1970, at the Church of St. Mary, Alne. (Rise 1961-66).

BIRTHS: BOLTON. To Simon and Judith (née Percy), a son, Edward Alexander, a brother for Sara. (Grove 1954-60).

Mrs. MARIANNE BOURNE, daughter of the late Mr. S. M. Toyne, died on 7th April, 1971, at Milford on Sea, Hants.

Two Old Peterites spoke at the Annual Dinner of the Society of Yorkshiremen in London. The toast was proposed by Professor C. Northcote Parkinson (O.P.), (of Parkinson's Law), and replied to by Sir John Rodgers, Bart., M.P., (O.P.), who is President of the Society this year.

Incidentally Sir John celebrated on 15th February the 21st anniversary of his entering the House of Commons as the Member for Sevenoaks.

BARTON, N. R. (Queen's 1954-60) took a Degree at Durham and a

Diploma in Education at Oxford, and is now a Housemaster at Grenville College, a new Woodard School in Devon, where he is also head of the Dyslexic Unit. He married in 1967 and has a daughter,

Victoria. He would be glad to see old friends in the area. BOWIE, A. M. (Temple 1962-67) gained a First in Part II of the

Classics Tripos at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and was awarded the Sudbury Hardyman Prize. The Governing Body have elected him to a Bachelor Scholarship at the college, and the University has awarded him the Henry Carrington and Bentham Dumont Koe

Studentship. CARR, M. J. T. (Dronfield 1962-66) and TALBOT-JONES, R. (S.H. 1962-66) write jointly to say that they graduated in Medicine at St.

Andrew's University on 2nd July, 1971. They wish to send kindest regards to all their friends and acquaintances at St. Peter's. FAWCETT, T. P. N. (Rise 1956-61) is now an assistant solicitor with

Hartley & Co., of Royston. FEARNSIDE, J. E. (Temple 1960-65) graduated at Sheffield in 1968, and is now reading Medicine at Sheffield University Medical School.

He would be pleased to hear from any O.P.s at or coming up to

Sheffield University. HUNTER, H. H. (Temple 1947-51) is working as a development planner in South Africa. HUTCHINSON, C. (1925-29) retired last year after 41 years with Rowntree & Co. Ltd., the last 11 as Sales Manager for South and West

London. LEWIS, T. J. (Rise 1923-26), past president of the club and a governor of the School, was awarded the O.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday

Honours. WAINWRIGHT, C. B. (Manor 1954-59) emigrated to Canada last

August. He is now a technical engineer with Ontario Hydro. 78

WATSON, M. H. (Manor 1956-60) is export director of a textile firm; he married in 1967, and has a son. WHITFIELD, D. L. (Manor 1958-63) qualified as A.C.A., and is working as a Chartered Accountant in Munich.

We have received from Major G. A. Lofthouse this vivid story connected with the death of T. B. Taylor (1913-1915).

MR. T. B. TAYLOR

What was truly described over 50 years ago as a night of horror is recalled by the death at Manly Vale, New South Wales, of Mr. Trevor Bushell Taylor, aged 71 years. Born at St. Oswald's House, Fulford and educated at St. Peter's School, York, Mr. Taylor trained at the NorthEastern School of Wireless Telegraphy, Leeds, where, in 1916, he qualified as a ship's Wireless Officer.

In the middle of the night of 25th February, 1917, without any warning, the Cunarder "Laconia," carrying a crew of 200 and 77 passengers, mostly Americans, was struck by a torpedo off Fastnet Rock and started to sink immediately. Mr. Taylor stuck to his post, sending out SOS messages until his equipment ceased to function, when, together with the Captain, Capt. Irvine of Liverpool, he ran to the side of the ship, where they literally stepped into the last boat, the decks being then awash. Miraculously, only 24 lives were lost in the disaster, including those of two American women. The U-Boat was seen to surface in rear of the sinking ship, apparently to read her name before re-submerging.

Late in 1917, Mr. Taylor gave up the sea as a career and joined the Army, being posted to the Royal Engineers (Signals). After basic training and instruction in Army equipment and procedures, he was posted to GHQ, BEF, as a Wireless Operator, continuing in that capacity until the Armistice and afterwards moving up to the Rhine with GHQ, Army of Occupation.

On being demobilised, Mr. Taylor studied agriculture and in 1920 emigrated to Australia, where he engaged with considerable success in fruit farming. Since retiring, he has devoted himself to his collection of medals and is highly respected in medal-collecting circles, being particularly well known for his unique collection of the Military Medal.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his widow and son.

We are grateful to Dr. M. T. Clegg (S.H. 1901-07) for this Obituary of W. H. Colley (S.H. 1901-07).

LT.-COL. W. H. COLLEY, O.B.E., M.A. Born 31st July, 1888. Died 9th April, 1971

Our 10 years association as boarders (1897-1907)--4 at St. Olave's and 6 in the School House—as a result of which we founded a friendship which was to endure literally until the end, has prompted the writer to submit this tribute to the memory of W. H. Colley.

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He was, first and last, a true Yorkshireman : absolutely honest, industrious and shrewd. He possessed moreover high principles, which, as his character developed, revealed his moral and physical courage and his loyalty and devotion to duty. As a junior boy he won a Foundation Scholarship. He was a fearless Rugger forward and became Captain of Football. In his last year he was made Head Monitor and was an example to the whole School. It is notable that during his whole career his image did not change.

At Cambridge (Emmanuel) he played in the Freshmen's Rugger Match and often afterwards for the University. In his third year he was invited to play against Oxford, but had to decline owing to injury.

After going down he played for Lancashire and won his County Cap.

In World War I he had a distinguished record. As a 2nd Lieutenant he was wounded in 1914 serving with the 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment. With this Battalion he served continuously in the trenches until he was promoted to Lt.-Colonel and given command of the 16th Manchesters. He was twice mentioned in despatches and was awarded the O.B.E., 1914 Star, the Belgian Croix de Guerre and Order of Leopold. After demobilisation he spent 3 years as Assistant Master at Upping- ham. He then bought a small private school, St. Aubyn's, in Woodford ( Green, Essex, and by dint of sheer hard work transformed it into the most important school in the district. He retired 3 years ago and was followed by his elder son, who is carrying on the tradition of his father. In their irreparable bereavement one's deepest sympathy goes out to his widow and two sons. M.C.

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