Oct 1975 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. LXVI

OCTOBER, 1975 Edited by

D. G. Cummin,

No. 392 J.P., M.A.

EDITORIAL Most people don't like exams; and it follows from this that examiners are not front runners in the popularity stakes. This is of no great concern to those who are examiners, because it is not usually their full time occupation; they don't wear an examiner's uniform, or have a badge marked 'Examiner': not yet, anyway. They can therefore pass to and fro among us, doing their shopping, going to the seaside, and having friends without being looked at with distrust or alarm. Our concept of examiners is probably influenced by the scale of our ability to answer their rather tiresome questions, and perhaps by the regulations they make about the papers they propose to set. A regulation for one of this year's history papers, for example, says that it will not be necessary to have studied the whole period on which questions will be set, and goes on: 'it will be possible to satisfy the examiners if an adequate knowledge is shown of a substantial portion'. It will be possible: but not, of course, probable; the suggestion being that it is most unlikely that the examiners wi// be satisfied. So the picture emerges of a group of well-fed but voracious beings always requiring more, and poised ready to express their dissatisfaction with what little has been offered. When it comes to the dispatching of scripts to individual examiners, however, the picture becomes different. Big envelopes are sent off, not to Castle Dracula or Bleak House, or even to Dotheboys Hall; but to quiet and gentle places. Can an examiner really be voracious or cruel living in Jasmine Cottage or Tum Again Lane? And how human it is for a Reverend don to send out an amended address so that his papers will not go to the austere College where he teaches but to his vacation home in Balham. Examining Boards have naturally spawned a busy bureaucracy. It is probably necessary for someone to visit a school from time to time to see that exams are properly conducted and to see precisely where exam papers are locked up until required. But when such a visitor goes away unhappy, and ready to write a report because he has only been shown a locked door, as the key-holder was not available, he is perhaps taking bureaucratic enthusiasm rather far. On the other hand, a lady who came for the same purpose, and was able to see right into the empty drawer where the papers for her subject had been locked, was so pleased that she would not even stay for coffee, but hurried off to look into cupboards and boxes in other schools. So examiners are for the most part human. But for how long will they remain so? The computer has moved in to mark multiple choice questions, and will no doubt soon go further. After all, only recently a

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Editorial School Notes ... The Very Revd. Alan Richardson, K.B.E., M.A., D.D. The Common Room and Staff ... Prize List Examination Results, 1975 Valete Salvete The Chapel Music ... Drama ... Combined Cadet Force Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Senior Science Society Science Exhibition ... Theological Society ... Modern Languages Society Ornithological Club ... ... Chess Club Orienteering ... Young Farmers' Club Walking Club ... Printing Social Service ... ... Radio Five Lower Sixth Politics Trip ... The Sports Centre Athletics Rugger ... Boat Club Hockey Club Cricket ... Shooting Squash ... Tennis ... Swimming Fencing The Oxford Cup, 1974-75 The All-Colour Book of Roman Mythology The Threshold House Notes ... A Letter from Sheffield Old Peterite News ... Letters ...

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THE KN IGHT OF THE

M 1NSTER

The late Dr Alan Richardson, K. B. E. , with Jesse Green, Works to the Minster, and Dr Bernard Fielden, o. B. E. , Surveyor of the Fabric.

M. B. E. , thcn Clerk of the F. S.A. , F. R. S.A. A. A. , R. I. B. A. ,

man was unable to open a bank account until he had been 'accepted by the computer'. Will the examining computer reject some candidate because his name is too long or too short, or because he didn't number the pages of his script? It was Oliver Wendell Holmes who wrote of a new adding machine in about 1859 that it was 'too stupid to make a blunder'. What will happen when we appeal to the Chief Examining Computer for special consideration for the candidate who entered the Physics exam with a temperature? Instead of the sympathy and helpfulness of an Exam Board Secretary, will the unerringly stupid computer thump and whirr to produce an immediate and coldly logical answer: 'The candidate was not authorised to enter the Physics exam with a temperature; this must therefore be classed as an unauthorised aid and the candidate is disqualified'? Perhaps the computer is one of those 'things that go bump in the night' from which the old Cornish litany asks for our deliverance. At any rate the computer has made us appreciate that examiners, though they may be inquisitive, are sympathetic, and that though they are sometimes fallible, they are that much the more human. The whole concept of examinations has begun to come into question, particularly their part in influencing the future of so many people; and there is naturally argument about the validity of the new 0 level system in which almost nobody fails. But if one's future is likely to be influenced more and more by computerised exams, then perhaps it is as well that those exams should be made of less importance so that human judgement can again play a bigger part in assessing the human qualities that no computer can so far penetrate. `Progress is lovely, isn't it?' said Lenina in 'Brave new world', trying to reassure herself in that stark society where 'the Predestinators whistled as they worked'. But, as Professor Joad would no doubt have replied: `It depends what you mean by progress.' The Editor wishes to thank the many contributors to The Peterite and would welcome correspondence and articles of general interest from Peterites past and present.

SCHOOL NOTES 1974-75

The Very Reverend Alan Richardson, K.B.E., M.A., D.D., Dean of York, died suddenly on 23rd February, 1975. We welcomed him here on many occasions as our Chairman of Governors, and we offer our deep sympathy to Mrs Richardson. An appreciation of Dr Richardson appears in this edition. The new Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend Stuart Blanch, was enthroned in York Minster on 25th February. We offer our good wishes to him and his family. 2

It has been announced that the new Dean of York is to be Canon Ronald Jasper, D.D., Archdeacon of Westminster. He is to take up his appointment on 10th October. Mr P. M. Nixon and Mr P. G. Wise left at the end of the Summer Term to take up new appointments; and Mr R. D. Wilkoff has returned to California after his exchange year with us. * * * We welcome two new masters: Mr D. J. Butler, B.sc. (Aston) to teach Physics; and Mr D. J. Hughes, B.A. (York) to teach English. * * * We congratulate the following on gaining Awards at Oxford or C,ambridge: J. P. H. Harrison, Open Scholarship in Classics at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; P. N. Withers, Open Scholarship in Maths at Trinity College, Cambridge, to read Engineering; D. R. Chester, Open Exhibition in Natural Sciences at New College, Oxford, to read Physics; W. J. Clappison, Hastings Scholarship at The Queen's College, Oxford, to read P.P.E.; R. D. Long, Hastings Scholarship at The Queen's College, Oxford, to read Classics. The following gained places: J. J. Beadle, Oriel College, Oxford, for Classics; J. E. Cresswell, Lincoln College, Oxford, for P.P.E.; C. J. Smith, St John's College, Cambridge, for Medicine; B. R. Terry, St John's College, Oxford, for Botany; T. J. Ward, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, for P.P.E. *

On 16th September Major J. R. Chapman, M.B.E., of the Green Howards, gave a talk on the expedition to Mount Roraima, South Africa. * * * The Athletic Sports were held on 5th October. * * * There was a Conference for Heads of Prep. Schools on 12th October. * * *

1110. The poet, Miss Patricia Beer visited the School on 30th October

The Drama Society gave a production called "Sea Fury" on 1st and 2nd November. * * * Common Entrance was from I I th to 14th November. * * * On St Cecilia's Day, 22nd November, Choral Evensong was followed by supper and a concert. 3

York Symphony Orchestra gave a concert in Hall on 23rd November. * * * "A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt was produced in Hall on 5th, 6th and 7th December. A review of the production appears in this edition. * * * On 9th December forty teen-agers from St. John's School for the Deaf, Boston Spa, spent a Social Evening, including "It's a Knock-out", in the Sports Centre, organised by The Manor. * * * The Christmas Term ended with a Carol Service on 15th December. * * * On 19th January the Choir and School took their traditional part in the Epiphany Service in York Minster. * * * The Inter-House Cross Country for the Goodburn Cup was run on 10th February. The same evening there was an informal performance in Hall of Beethoven's Choral Symphony by the York Symphony Orchestra and an augmented York Musical Society. * * * Common Entrance was from 17th to 19th February. * * * On 23rd February the religious play "The Three Old Men" was_ performed in Chapel. The Bishop of Selby took the Confirmation Service and celebrated Communion for the newly confirmed on 8th March. * * * The Science Exhibition was opened by Professor M. Williamson, of the University of York, on 21st March; the Exhibition continued the next day; a review of it appears in this edition. * * * The Easter Term ended on 22nd March after a Passion Service, the Science Exhibition and a Gathering for parents of Vth Formers. * * * On Good Friday, 28th March, some members of the School took part in the United Service in York Minster, arranged by the York Council of Churches. The Passion Reading from St Mark was by the Headmaster and Mr C. E. Field with Vincent Feeney, Alistair Barron and Nigel Denison. 4

On 30th April a lecture was given to Lower VI by Canon Peter Schneider, of St George's Cathedral, Jerusalem, on the Christian presence in the Holy Land. * * * The Boat Club Dance was held in Hall on 10th May. *

On 13th May a number of students from Doncaster College of Education visited us. * * * The Choir took part in the R.S.C.M. Choir Festival in Ripon Cathedral on 15th May. The Scholarship Examination was from 19th to 21st May. *

There was a Poetry/Folk evening in the Drama Centre on 21st and 22nd May. Some of the poems read are published in this edition. *

Parents of Lower VI boys came to meet the masters on 23rd May. *

The Annual Inspection of the CCF was on 3rd June. The Inspecting Officer was Captain F. N. Buckler, Royal Navy, Assistant Chief of Staff (Admin.) to the Commander-in-Chief Fleet. Captain Buckler is an Old Peterite, and he was joined for the Inspection by Wing Commander D. E. Warren, R.A.F., the School's official R.A.F. Old Boy. * * * Common Entrance was from 9th to 1 1 th May. *

On 29th June the School took part in a joint Service with St Olave's in the Minster for St Peter's Day. *

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On 5th July the Presentation of Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Hall included a Gold Award to P. M. Brooker who has written about his activity for the Award in this edition. * * * There was a VIth Form Conference at York University on 7th July. *

Commemoration took a different form this year, the Commemoration Service being on Saturday, 12th July, when the Commemoration Sermon was preached by Rev. Canon D. V. Hewitt, m.A. (0.P.). The term ended in the afternoon. 5

The Yorkshire Schools Cricket Association Under 19 Group held their Annual Festival at the School from 21st to 24th July. We congratulate D. I. Riley on being selected for the Yorkshire side. Until further notice, the PETERITE will be published once a year, October.

THE VERY REVEREND ALAN RICHARDSON K.B.E., M.A., D.D. 1905-1975 Of Alan Richardson the scholar much has been written and no doubt much will be written. There is a remarkable synopsis of his life and work in this summer's edition of The Ample forth Journal; the writer, Revd A. J. Stacpoole, 0,S.B., M.C., M.A., says of the late Dean: "His being formally of another denomination almost escaped my notice, for he had a mind in all senses catholic." The man of •world wide renown as a Church historian and theologian, and as a leader of the ecumenical movement has his place assured in the great tradition of Church scholarship. At St Peter's we think of Dr Richardson more personally and more locally. Personally, because he was our Chairman of Governors, and the Headmaster has written of his impact in presiding over the destiny of the School. Personally too, because he sometimes came to preach in Chapel; and no-one who was present when he faced the questions of a crowded Theological Society is likely to forget the directness and the depth of his answers. Locally we shall remember Dr Richardson in his guardianship of the great Minster; a guardianship which brought him the admiration and gratitude of the cultured world for his energy in guiding the saving and restoration of his priceless charge, and which earned him the Sovereign's recognition of his work by the award of the K.B.E. Dr Richardson once defined religion as "God in search of man". These words came back forcibly when we heard that soon after he had given the Blessing at Evensong in the Minster on Sunday 23rd February he collapsed and died, his work done. D.G.C.

The Headmaster writes: "May I add a word of tribute to the late Dean of York in his capacity of Chairman of Governors? Dr Richardson was never on top of us at the School, yet always behind us. If ever I had a problem about the School that took me out of my depth, I could be assured at the Deanery of an hour's sanctuary, a sympathetic ear, and humane advice —and all of this without any hurry. He was a busy man who always found time to listen patiently. How often he resumed a sense of proportion!" 6

THE COMMON ROOM AND STAFF After a year with us, in 'exchange' for Mr Du Croz, Mr R. D. Wilkoff returns to California with our good wishes and thanks. Apart from the excellence of his teaching, we have enjoyed his refreshing humour, his unobtrusive helpfulness, and his tolerance. We hope he has enjoyed his time here; we have certainly been delighted to have him, and he has written for us some of his impressions. From among our more entrenched members we have lost Mr P. M. Nixon and Mr P. G. Wise. We wish them happiness and prosperity, congratulating them on their new appointments and joining in the appreciation of their work that appears in these two articles.

MR P. M. NIXON After thirteen years at St Peter's, Paul Nixon leaves us for the Inspectorate. 'These have been tempestuous years in education in this country, as evidenced by the plethora of Reports, Crowther, Plowden, Donnison, Bullock; by the controversies that have arisen—and not been resolved—about Comprehensive Schools; and by the excessive (?) preoccupation with the organisation of the Schools, sometimes at the expense of the teaching and learning that goes on in them. Paul Nixon seems to me admirably equipped in his scholarship and breadth of educational interest to see that teaching and learning really do go on in our Schools, and I hope that his career here, varied and versatile, touching the life of the School at so many points, will have proved valuable experience to him as an Inspector-to-be. After leaving Oxford, where he read Classics and English, he was a Studio Manager in the External Services of the B.B.C. before joining St Peter's in 1962. He brought to the School, therefore, not only wide scholarship but also an expertise in film, TV and presentation of information. He was appointed Schoolmaster Fellow at Churchill College, Cambridge in 1972, and was able to pursue his scholastic research into the signifitance of colour in Chaucer. He has also been on the executive of the National Association of the Teachers of English, and was much in evidence locally and nationally in their meetings and conferences. Teachers are apt to become parochial, but Paul, with his diverse interests and wide general knowledge, has kept his mind versatile and wide-ranging, far beyond subject bounds. I was always ashamed to compare my score in the General Knowledge paper with his astronomical total; and his conversation has always been a refreshment even at the most jaded times of a School term. In his time he has been an unobtrusively essential member of the Rowing fraternity, on the bank a quiet focus of russet visibility, impelling his crews by will power, yet thoughtfully detached from the scene. He has to his credit two remarkable productions of "Six Men of Dorset" and "The Crucible", in both of which the ideas were lucidly emphasised without fuss or ostentatiousness. He has also done much by his steering of our internal G.C.E. examining, both at "0" and "A" levels, in developing the English curriculum so as to ensure that the courses stay within the imaginative scope of the candidates—but this without any dilution of syllabus. 'This has been most significant back-room work. As the Housemaster of the Grove, he has set high standards in the 7

House, and shown himself keenly perceptive and rigorously fair, and underneath his somewhat severe exterior, there has always been a genial sense of fun. The House meant a great deal to him (and I know how disappointed he was when the decision was made gradually to turn the Grove into a day house, a process he has carefully supervised). In policy meetings, his viewpoint has always been individual, worked out sincerely in the smithy of his own mind, never influenced by block votes or mass feelings. Above all, his human insight has been based on a Christian concern and on family life. The Grove will greatly miss Paul and his family—Andrea and Matthew, who I shall think of affectionately as Old Grovites, and Ray, whose ebullient vitality and brisk organising energy have meant so much to the Grove, and to the social events of the Common Room. The family will not be far away, however, at any rate for next year. We wish them good fortune and thank them for their massive contribution to St Peter's. P.D.R.G. MR P. G. WISE I am conscious of not wishing this to read like an obituary, nor for it to be punctuated with meaningless platitudes, the latter being a difficult constraint when assessing the invaluable contribution which Peter has made in so many areas of the School. In September 1966 he arrived in the Physics Department from Durham University. As with many who were to follow, he took on the duties of an assistant (or as the boys would dubiously term it, 'vice') Housemaster and the Manor benefited from his energy and enthusiasm. When I first met Peter in 1968 it was quite apparent to me that I was dealing with a man of diverse interests, who could turn his hand to many things, and over the years he inspired interest in the Photographic and Junior Science Societies and initiated numerous science projects. He had the ability to generate enthusiasm amongst the boys, and when anything went wrong his sympathetic advice was readily available. Outside the classroom he has for many years run the walking group (if that isn't a contradiction), which seems to function for the not totally disabled, who nevertheless frown on the more conventional games programme. This interest in the outdoors led naturally to his considerable contribution to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, though during the last year he turned his attention to the C.C.F. and the R.A.F. section has valued his support. A colleague relates an incident on a D. of E. expedition, when in a desperate attempt to locate a group of boys, Peter suggested a path on which they might be found, only to find that the suspected path was a parish boundary; who knows, an expedition to locate the equator or perhaps to chop down the north pole may be next. On the sporting side, Peter has never modestly concealed his talents and we can all remember with relish, his appearances for the Staff soccer XI (or X or IX or . . . depending how many were fit at the time), and some of us can even recall his debut in the Staff Sevens back in '68. More recently he even went amphibious in the water polo competition, and like many others was thankful for a turn in the shallow end. His colleagues will remember him as custodian of 'visual aids' and wet nurse to the notorious 'Banda' machine, with which he seemed to have 8

developed an understanding since it always seemed to work better when Peter turned its handle. Clearly he will be missed and I hope we never forget the contribution he has made to the life of the School. D.H.H. THE YEAR THAT WAS ... After passing through customs at Stamford, my family and I proceeded northward with some fear and trepidation. Our anxieties were groundless as we found both York and St Peter's to be most pleasant. I will never forget my first weeks at the School. Hopefully, Peterites will now realise that leaves turn color in the fall, that one reviews for quizzes, and that the last Boxing Day was when Ali fought Bugner. Not only were the initials PDRG and G-1 a mystery, but why would anyone west of the Urals name a son "Boris"? I soon learned that lecture tables were easily tipped off classroom platforms and to develop my peripheral vision. On a personal basis, the year has given me new self confidence and a strange tic in my right eye. Highlights of my year included an exploration of remote parts of Yorkshire on alternate Wednesdays and Saturdays as chauffeur for the sixth form walking group. The trips had their moments; who else would have hit a sign in downtown York with the school bus? The chance to walk and talk was unique and greatly appreciated. The most striking thing about education at St Peter's is the concern for the varied aspects of a boy's life. The realisation that cultural awareness, athletic ability ,and academic excellence are inter-related parts of a continuous process was refreshing. The educational process is helped by small class sizes and a dedicated teaching staff. Ruth and I have enjoyed and appreciated travel tips, gracious entertaining and good home cooking. Our four-year-olds return to California with broadened horizons; they now eat biscuits instead of cookies. We can only promise to partially repay the hospitality we have received by opening our home in California to wandering staff members and to Old Peterites. Perhaps that's what makes the whole experience worthwhile. R.D.W. MR R. P. SEDMAN Mr R. P. Sedman retired in July 1974 after 20 years service as the Senior Laboratory Technician. During this time the science of the School expanded considerably and there were several new courses with additional apparatus needing construction and maintenance. Mr. Sedman's vast practical experience was of immeasurable value and enabled the changes to be inaugurated smoothly. Many Old Peterites will remember the help he gave them with their science projects, particularly those associated with the five exhibitions held during the period. Members of the staff and others were often grateful for his advice on car maintenance and the diagnosis of engine faults. We thank him for all he has done and wish him well in his retirement. P.L.H. 9

PRIZE LIST ...

NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE

K. H. RHODES PRIZE P. E. LORD PRIZE FOR CLASSICS ...

... David Phillips ... Richard Long James Harrison '•• 1 Richard Long

WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DIVINITY: Junior ... THE SYKES BEQUEST PRIZE ... THE DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS THE B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE ... TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE ...

Paul Atkinson ••• Charles Anelay ... Richard Craig ... Trevor Moore ... To be announced ... Timothy Stephenson ... Richard Egleton

THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES: Vlth Form ... Below VIth

Steven Bruce-Jones Nigel Denison

YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S PRIZE

Jonathan Rounthwaite

Senior ..

THE JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: IVth Forms ... IlIrds

... Jeremy MarkwickSmith ... Colin Bean

THE ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH: Senior ... Middle School

... Howard Gatiss ... Philip Johnson

THE ATKINSON PRIZE FOR RUSSIAN

... Alan Heavens

MODERN LANGUAGES PRIZES: French ... German THE WILCOX PRIZE FOR SCIENCE THE DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR SCIENCE

... Robert Sherratt ... John Wilson John Demades / Michael Ferguson ... Ian Heavens ... Ian Heavens

GEOGRAPHY PRIZES: VIth Form Below VIth

David Phillips ... Patrick Smith

MUSIC PRIZES: Keyboard Strings ... Woodwind

... Andrew Birtle ... Patrick Crowley ... Mark Iveson

ART PRIZES: Senior ... Junior ...

... Jonathan Newdick ... Edward Lumb

HANDICRAFTS PRIZE

... Jeremy Auburn

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES: VIth Form ... Vth Forms ... IVth Forms ... IIIrd Forms ...

... Gary Barnett ... William Adler ... Sandy Day ... Andrew Johnson

PRIZES FOR MATHS AND SCIENCE

FORM PRIZES Vth FORMS

I Geoffrey Brown j Philip Lancaster •" 1 Alan Heavens L John Greaves ... Richard Craig ... Mark Anderson ••• Roderick Turner ••• David Mair ••• Andrew Barrell ••• Colin Bean ••• Nicholas Jemmett ••• Neil Carmichael

...

IVA IVB IVC WD HIA HIBI MB2 MC

EXAMINATION RESULTS 1975 The following successes were achieved at Advanced Level:Barton, J. S.—English, Pol. Stud., Econ. Bernard, G. M.—Geography, M.E.I. Maths, Econ. Brooker, P. M.—History, Pol. Stud., English. Brown, J. P.—English, Geography, Econ. Clark, J. J.—Pol. Stud., M.E.I. Maths, Econ. (A2). Crossley, J. B.—Econ. (A). Fenwick, S. C.—English. Gumbrell, G. D.—French, English (A), History. Halsall, A. S.—Econ. Halstead, A. R. J.—M.E.I. Maths. Hart, J. B.—M.E.I. Maths (A), Econ. (A). Jowsey, D. B.—Art. Knowlson, C. W.—History, Pol. Stud., English. McMaster, W. A. D.—Art. Neale, J.—Econ. Newdick, J. M.—Geography, Art. Pattie, S. K.—Econ. Phillips, D. M. H.—Geography, Pol. Stud., Econ. Potter, D. N.—German, Econ. Rhodes, P. J.—English, Econ. Rounthwaite, J. C.—Geography, Biology, Econ. Shepherd, D. A.—Anc. History, English, History. Sherratt, R. G. J.—French (A), English (A), History. Spencer, R. M.—History, English. Taylor, M. R.—Geography. Tong, L. B.—Pol. Stud., Econ., Chinese. Walker, R. M.—Geography. Wilson, J. M.—French, German, History. Black, M. P.—Physics (A), S.M.P. Maths (A), S.M.P. Further Maths. Green, P.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths (A), S.M.P. Further Maths, Chemistry. Heavens, I. P.—Physics (A), S.M.P. Maths (Al), S.M.P. Further Maths (A) Chem. (Al). Heddle, I. D.—Geography, Physics, S.M.P. Maths (AU), S.M.P. Further Maths. 11

Batmister, J.—Physics, Biology (A), Chemistry. Bamett, G. M.—Physics, Biology, Chemistry. Beaulah, C. R.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths, Econ. Briggs, N. T.—Art. Brindley, N. A. J., Geography, Physics, M.E.I. Maths. Chadwick, A. M.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths. Clegg, C. A.—Physics (A), S.M.P. Maths, Chem. (A). Day, M. J.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths, Chem. Demades, J.—Physics (A2), Biology (A), S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry (A1). Duckling, C.—Physics, Biology, Chemistry. Feeney, V. J.—Physics, Biology, Chemistry. Ferguson, M. A. J.—Physics (A2), S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry (A1). Holden, R. J.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths. Hudson, T. F.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry. Hughes, D. J.—Physics, Biology, M.E.I. Maths. Jamieson, M. W.—M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry. Keyes, R. J. M.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths. McCarter, D. B.—Geography, Physics, M.E.I. Maths. Mcllroy, W. S.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths, Econ. (A). Maher, C. W.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry. Ringrose, C. F.—Physics, Biology, Chemistry. Smith, S. C. A.—Physics, Biology (A), Chemistry. Stephenson, T. J.—Physics (A2), Biology (A1), Chemistry (A). Temple, R. J. A.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths, Econ. (A).

At Ordinary Level (Grades A, B or C): Adler, W. J. (11); Anelay, C. T. (11); Barron, D. J. (10); Brown, G. B. (11): Crowther, G. A. (10); Gargan, M. F. (11); Gittins, P. T. (11); Glaysher, N. C. I. (9); Glen, M. J. (10); Greaves, C. N. A. (11); Greaves, J. R. A. (11): Hart, R. F. (9); Heavens, A. F. (11); Johnson, P. D. (9); Knowlson, R. E. (7); Lancaster, P. S. (11); Plahe, N. P. (11); Robinson, A. C. (10); Smith, P. J. P. (10); Taylor, R. H. (10); Village, A. G. (8); Willetts, M. D. (8); Wilson, W. N. (9); Abbey, F. T. (5); Allen, W. M. (5); Brown, K. C. (9); Christelow, M. M. (7); Clout, D. V. (6); Craggs, R. E. (6); Dryland, J. C. (5); Duthie, D. R. (3); Fell, S. (8); Fuller, G. (9); Leefe, P. A. (9); Park, S. N. (7); Pease, I. P. B. (8); Percival, A. D. (7); Simpson, D. M. B. (9); Stemmler, P A. (5); Taylor, J. S. (5); Thornham, M. R. (7); Warne, M. L. M. (7); White, T. G. (4); Witty, P. M. (8); Yates, A. D. B. (5); Brockbank, C. T. (6); Brooke, J. W. (3); Dixon, A. M. M. (7); Dresser, T. S. (6); Glover, R. J. D. (6); Gray, A. P. P. (4); Hodgson, A. (4); Iveson, M. T. H. (5); Kneeshaw, J. A. (9); Noble, J. (9); Radford, N. J. (3); Riley, D. I. (4); Sanderson, C. P. (5); Smith, J. B. S. (6); Spence, J. D. (7); Stark, S. R. F. (6); Stone, J. W. (9); Stringer, R. M. (9); Sunderland, C. H. (3); Thomas, D. A. J. (9); Thorpe, R. J. (9); Tunnard, J. E. (4); Yates, I. P. M. (3); Boldry, M. T. (2); Bretherton, D. C. (1); Chadwick, A. J. (5); Dee, R. C. C. (1); Haskayne, J. R. (1); Holmes, A. (6); Hyett, P. W. (9); Jowsey, P. D. (3); March, A. G. (2); Nelson, S. G. (3); Nendick, S. R. (5); Nichols, T. C. (4); Pullan, A. M. (5); Reay, T. C. (1); Winrow-Campbell. S. J. (7); Wiseman, J. A. (9); Woolions, P. J. (2). 12

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Beadle, J. J. Berry, N. C. Chester, D. R. Clappison, W. J. Cooper, S. M. Creswell, J. E. Ellison, M. D. Fletcher, A. J. Glaysher, M. A. Hargreaves, D. N. Harrison, J. P. H.

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JULY 1975 DRONFIELD Bernard, G. M., Briggs, N. T., Birtle, A. D., Fenwick, S. C., Gibson, G. T., Hind. R. A., James, D. S. F., Keyes, R. J. M., Smith, M. P., Stephenson, T. J., Wormald. P. P., Yates, S. D. M. GROVE Angel. S. R., Auburn, J. N., Chadwick, A, M., Duckling, C., Hart, J. B., Hodgson. A., Honeyman, P. A., Nelson, S. G., Percival, A. D., Walker, R. M. MANOR Andrew, W. E., Crossley, J. B., Day, M. J., Demades, J., Halsall, A. S., Rhodes, P. J., Sanderson, C. P., Smith, S. C. A. QUEEN'S Barnett, G. M., Black, M. P., Brown, J. P., Feeney, V. J., Green, P., Holden,

R. J., Hughes, D. J., Jamieson, M. W., McCarter, D. B., Shepherd, D. A., Smith, R. A., Spencer, R. M., Stark, S. R. F., Wilson, J. M. RISE Brindley, N. A. J., Brooker, P. M., Chadwick, A. J., Chantry, D. J., Dresser, T. S.. Iveson, M. T. H., "McMaster, W. A. D., Neale, J., Phillips, D. M. H., Temple. R. J. A. SCHOOL HOUSE Barton, J. S., Beaulah, C. R., Bentley, W. M. A., Brooke, J. W., Clegg, C. A., Ferguson, M. A. J., Fry, J. N. S., Heddle, I. D., Hudson, T. F., Knowlson, C. W.. Mcllroy, W. S., Maher, C. W., Platte, N. P., Sunderland, C. H., Tong, L. B., Tunnard, J. E., Woodcock, P. D. TEMPLE Bannister, J., Boldry, M. T., Coates-Walker, J. F., Flint, A. J., Gilbertson, D. R. Halstead, A. R. J., Haskayne, J. R., Jowsey, D. B., Miller, M. C. M., Newdick, J. M., Pattie, S. K., Rounthwaite, J. C., Ringrose, C. F., Taylor.

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BOARDERS, SEPTEMBER, 1975 Anderson, I. G., Manor; Bilton, H. T. D., School House; Bowen-Rees, J. T., School House; Bray, R. M., Rise; Brown, R. J., School House, Bulman, J. M. G., Manor; Chapman, N. J., School House; Clayton, J., Rise; Collinson, A. J., Manor; VIth Form: Denny, R. A. (E.S.U.-1 year only), School House; Drinkwater, P. J., Rise; Fallow, D. C., School House; IVth Form: Fisher, H. W. P., Rise; IVth Form: Goodwin, S. J., School House; VIth Form: Goodwin, I. C., School House; Guy, J., Dronfield; Hicks, J. C., Dronfield; Hindhaugh, I. D., School House; Islam, M., School House; Kay, D. J., Dronfield; IVth Form: Kershaw, A. H., School House; Mcllroy, R. J. C., School House; McLeish, I. R. M., Manor; Moss, T. N. D., Grove; VIth Form: Norman, J., Dronfield; Prest, S. W., Dronfield; Saber-Sheikh, B., School House; Shirtcliffe, J. M., Rise; Stephenson, T. C., Rise; Taylor, A. R., Manor; Thornberry, G., School House; Yeo, B. S., Dronfield. DAY BOYS, SEPTEMBER, 1975 Barnes, N. R., Temple; Coates-Walker, C. P., Temple; Dodman, J. R., Temple; Flintoff, G. A., Queen's; Hampshire, P. A., Temple; Johnson, D. J., Temple; Neal, J. C., Temple; Noyes, D. M., Temple;; Pemberton, N. C. H., Queen's; Richardson, J. R., Temple; Thompson, R. F. T., Temple; Watson, M. W. E., Temple. BOARDERS FROM ST OLAVE'S SEPTEMBER, 1975 Aagaard, P. V., Dronfield; Allison, A. D., Rise; Barrett, R. J., School House; Bird, D. J., School House; Blenkinsop, A. J., Dronfield; Bowles, R. N., Manor; Boyd, J. M., Manor; Bramley, G., School House; Burdass, A. P., Rise; Burdass, C. W., Rise; Chantry, C. W. R., Manor; Coleman, T. C. J., Manor; Cooper, J., Dronfield; Greaves, J. L. N., Dronfield; Irwin, C. E., Rise; Johnstone, W. J. I., Dronfield; Lister, C. M. P., Manor; McCarter, J. R. J., Manor; McGrath, J. A., Rise; Needler, H. M. J., Rise; Nettleton, W. G., Manor; Nichols, P. J., Manor; Powell, M. J., Rise; Precious, A. M., Dronfield; Reeve, I. J., School House; Rowbottom, R. A., Rise; Stubbs, C. J., Dronfield; Tervit, G. C., Dronfield; Wallhead, T. R., Dronfield.

DAY BOYS FROM ST OLAVE'S SEPTEMBER, 1975 Adams, N. T., Queen's;; Aylmer, T. B., Grove; Bird, C. J. E., Queen's; Bleasdale, L. G., Grove; Bough, T. J., Queen's; Bronk, C. R., Grove; Brown, A. W., Queen's; Brown, J. E. A., Queen's; Brown, R. D. E., Grove: Butterworth, C. N. E., Grove; Campbell, A. C. W., Queen's; Cole, G., Grove; Cuckston, D. P., Grove; Gair, J. D., Grove; Gardner, D. E., Grove; Hewitt, J. R. M., Grove; Howie, J. H., Queen's; Jackson, J., Temple; Jemmett, R. P., Temple; Johnston, M. W., Queen's; Kaner, D. R., Grove; Lodge, M. A., Grove; Mawby, S. J., Grove; Miller, D. C., Queen's; Mills, S. N., Queen's; Moodie, M. J. H., Queen's; Moore, J. E., Temple; Rusholme, D. S., Temple; Theakston, M. I., Grove; Thomson, M. A., Queen's; Tuck, A. B., Temple; Waddington, M. J., Grove; Wilson, I. G., Temple; Winder, G-J. M. F., Queen's.

THE CHAPEL The past year has seen a more radical change in the pattern of our Chapel Services than the School has known for many years. Our policy now is to keep the compulsory services for the occasions when the whole School community would naturally gather together, such as the beginning and end of term, the Harvest Thanksgiving, Remembrance Sunday and the Epiphany and Peterite Services in the Minster. So far it seems that the response to these Community Services has been more enthusiastic than in the past but inevitably we shall become less familiar with Evensong and sermons will be comparatively few. A very pleasant feature of these services has been the increasing number of parents who have wanted to join us. An interesting innovation was a special Evening Service on the second Sunday of the School Year for the New Boys and their parents. We were especially lucky to have the Rev. Michael Burden to conduct this, for he was an old friend of many St Olavites. On the Sundays when there have not been Community Services there has usually been either a Family Communion at 9.30 a.m. or Holy Communion at the traditional time of 8.15 a.m. and voluntary Compline at

6.30 p.m. As yet the attendance at Compline has been very small, but I hope that in time boys will come to appreciate this chance of quiet evening prayer together. The fact that nearly half the Boarders are away

at weekends has naturally affected the attendances at voluntary services, but there has been a very cheering increase in the number of communicants in recent months. There is also a far greater interest in the work of the Chapel Committee which will be rather smaller in future and will meet more fre-

quently and be able to discuss a far wider range of topics connected with the spiritual life of the School. On February 23rd the Head Master revived 'The Three Old Men', the short play which he had adapted from Tolstoy. Members of the Third Form made it a very moving experience. The play, and the exhilarating performances of Part 3 of Handel's 'Messiah' made us realise the value of the movable choir stalls which John Gaastra designed. With very little trouble the Chancel can now be arranged to accommodate a play or a fair-sized chorus and orchestra. We are very grateful to those who have preached during the year : the Bishop of Whitby, the Rev. Michael de Brisay (Chaplain of Worksop College) and the Rev. Vic Filer, who came from the Society of St Francis to spend several days with us and conducted the School Prayers on Ascension Day. Perhaps the highest point of the year was the combined Confirmation and First Communion which the Bishop of Selby took for us on Saturday evening, March 8th. The Confirmation fell so naturally into place in the setting of the Sung Communion that we wondered why we had never done it before. Next year we hope to welcome our new Archbishop at this wonderful service. It has been a year of such great change of emphasis in our services that it is hardly surprising that there should be a change too in the emphasis at Commemoration. At the request of the Old Peterites the service took place on the final Saturday morning of term and was primarily a service for Old Peterites and their families. The service was relayed to the Memorial Hall for those members of the School who could 15

not be accommodated in the Chapel. This provided a wonderful conclusion to the School Year and a fitting opening for a day devoted to Old Peterite activities. N.K-W. Mrs Nix wishes to thank all who have helped with Chapel flowers during the year; and the President of the Old Peterite Club expressed the Club's appreciation of the fine display at the Commemoration Service

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CHAPEL 0 NE part of the life of this School in which all are expected to join is instruction in the doctrine and practice of the Church of England. Some of this instruction is obviously best given in corporate Chapel worship for the whole School community. We believe that Chapel is not a place where discipline in the more rigid sense should or can be enforced; altbough we think that directly antisocial behaviour in Chapel should be dealt with as it would be elsewhere in the School. Our concern is that conditions in Chapel should contribute to worship and should thus make easier the whole-hearted involvement of those to whom such worship may be important. May we, therefore, ask every member of the School to consider the following suggestions as guide-lines? --Entering and leaving Chapel should be orderly and quiet, and there should not be talking in the Chapel or ante-Chapel. —The proper customs should be observed in the services. —Everyone should try to join in the singing, in order to enliven the services; and suggestions about these may be placed in the Chapel suggestion box, or made direct to the Chaplain. We believe that while religion is naturally an intensely personal matter, the practice of corporate worship has an invaluable place in the life of the School and of the wider community. The Chapel Committee

After wide-ranging discussion of the value of Chapel worship, ilk Committee decided to publish the above summary of their thoughts, and to arrange for every member of the School to have a copy of it.

MUSIC The House Singing Competition was held just before the half-term break in October and was won by Manor. On St Cecilia's Day we again attempted to combine the unlikely elements of Evensong, Supper and a Concert. The combination of St Peter's and St Olave's Choirs always produces good music and it is a pity that the concert was marred by untidy stage management due to lack of rehearsal time. Taking advantage of a relatively slack last week, the Wind Band gave a pleasantly informal Carol Concert in Hall which contrasted well with the more serious business of the Carol Service. Again, we are grateful to Mr David Cooper who came over from Denby to play the organ. Before the Epiphany Procession Dr Jackson asked the Choirs to attend a rehearsal with the Minster Choir on Saturday. This has not been done previously, and it had certain advantages. The use of the little chamber organ in the Carol of the Star also was an attractive change and it was good to take part in "All they from Saba" once more, though next time we must remember to use the Latin edition. A small group of instrumentalists supplied an off stage orchestra for a production of "The Three Old Men" and one or two singers joined Archbishop Holgate's and Queen Anne for a full-scale performance of Handel's "Saul" which was given in our Chapel. Another select group of singers gave a devotional performance of the Plainsong—Vittoria St Matthew Passion to an even more select audience—in number, four. A case of

bad publicity, perhaps, and a contrast with the "Messiah" performance where every available seat was taken. In May the Choir went to Ripon for the R.S.C.M. Schools Choir Festival and we all dutifully watched the stick and reasonably successfully disguised the fact that we were using the wrong edition of one of the anthems. (So were many others.) The "Messiah" performance was another pleasing Junior School liaison, but the condition that we had to use more than the basic choir caused some headaches. In the end we settled for a mammoth "Hallelujah" and "Worthy is The Lamb" with well over three quarters of the Junior School bolstering or battering the treble line. Once again lack of rehearsal time made the performance nerve wracking for those in charge. The first time the non-choir singers of the Junior School heard the orchestra was at the performance Why is it that musicians are expected to produce concerts out of a hat? Plays or sporting events would never entertain the idea. Mr Riley's absence through most of the Summer Term has made life difficult for the Wind Band: they did attempt a public performance but the standard was not typical of them and we abandoned any further events during the term. An orchestral concert was given, however, in the last week of term and this was a farewell to Mr Sandercock who has done such marvellous work with string teaching over the years. The existence of a string section is due entirely to him and his keen enthusiasm. We wish him well in his new job at Whitgift School, Croydon. The Music Prize Competition was held also in the last week of term and prizes were won as follows: Keyboard: Andrew Birtle; Strings: Patrick Crowley; Woodwind: Mark Iveson. Old Peterites joined the Choir for the Commemoration Service and it is hoped that this will have given a feeling of continuity with the School past and present as well as increasing our musical potential. During the holidays a residential course for talented String players from all over the country was held at School. This was promoted by Pro Corda. Last year the Royal School of Church Music held its residential Cathedral Choristers Course at School. K.R.P.

ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC

The following results have been obtained during the year: M. P. Black C. J. Hirst M. T. H. Iveson A. D. Birtle A. D. Birtle A. J. Chadwick P. W. M. Crowley P. G. Fender J. A. Johnson M. B. Anderson R. M. Craig C. R. Bird G. W. Tait P. D. Burton Leckenby, A. D. J. A. Lethem N. P. Frost J. A. Johnson P. D. Johnson J. A. Lethem J. D. Spence

Piano Clarinet Clarinet Piano Organ Organ Violin Theory Theory Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Cello Clarinet Trumpet Flute Piano Clarinet Piano

Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 2 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 2

Merit Merit Distinctio n Merit Merit Merit Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Distinction Merit Pass Pass Pass

DRAMA "A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS"

by ROBERT BOLT In the Memorial Hall, 5th, 6th and 7th December

I had seen the Rep. production in the Minster, and it was very good Would the play stand another viewing so soon, and a school production at that? Of course it would: Ian Lowe's enthusiasm saw to it; and Bolt's great play: like all great plays it offers more each time. In its context the School's was an achievement to match the other. Ian had not encouraged his cast to see the Rep., and yet the two interpretations were quite similar; a tribute to both producers. Only Cromwell was markedly different, and I preferred Richard Long's, with his cynical lack of principle and heartless sneer: a true disciple of Machiavelli. The timeless lessons came clearest this time; private conscience and public duty; the transience of glory. The Common Man made glib mock at these values, and Simon Wallace was uncommon common! — More's head rotted on traitor's gate, didn't it? while Rich died in his bed; and we're all here—ALIVE—it's nice! . . . . But, it's ironical too, for, if human aspirations are no higher than these, we are ALL mere Common Men. 18

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As Rich, Guy Gumbrell fawned his way unerringly towards a Peerage and our opprobrium—well done! As Norfolk, Jeremy Beadle epitomised shallow bonhomie; a friend strictly for Sunny Seasons. Tim Ward played Harry as a self-indulgent child, suddenly vindictive when crossed; and that was right, for Henry was in his second adolescence at the time. The girls were both good, very confident in a predominantly male cast; so were the other supporting characters: John Wilson as Roper, Peter Brooker as Chapuys and Steven Bruce-Jones as Wolsey. This, almost more than anything "made" the production, for is it not the quality of supporting actors that distinguishes the national from local theatre? What of Chris Smith then . . . . what of More? A titanic effort in a titanic role: criticism would be mere carping. After each of Ian Lowe's productions we say "This is the best". He will need a few trumps in his next hand! J.P.R.

Sir Thomas More More is a man of angel's wit and singular learning; I know not his fellow. For where is the man of that gentleness, lowliness and affability? And as time requireth a man of marvellous mirth and pastimes; and sometimes of sad gravity : a man for all seasons. (ROBERT WHITTINTON)

A person of the greatest virtue this Kingdom ever produced. (JONATHAN

SWIFT)

I believe, when statesmen forsake their own private conscience for the sake of their public duties . . . they lead their country by a short route to chaos.

(A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS) There was no independent sense of morality there [the White House]. I mean, if you worked for someone he was God and whatever the orders were, you did it—and there were damned few who were able to make or willing to make independent judgments. (HUGH SLOAN, TREASURER

OF THE CAMPAIGN TO RE-ELECT THE PRESIDENT)

Above all, above all horrors, I saw accepted the notion that conscience was no longer a private matter but one of state administration. (ARTHUR MILLER ON "MCCARTHYISM") CAST (IN ORDER

OF APPEARANCE) Simon Wallace Christopher Smith Guy Gumbrell Jeremy Beadle Valerie Tait Paula Reid Steven Bruce-Jones Richard Long Peter Brooker

The Common Man Sir Thomas More Master Richard Rich The Duke of Norfolk Lady Alice More Lady Margaret More Cardinal Wolsey Thomas Cromwell Signor Chapuys

Christopher Duckling John Wilson Timothy Ward Susan Steele Vincent Feeney

Chapuys's Attendant William Roper King Henry the Eighth A Woman Thomas Cranmer

Producer: Ian Lowe Assistant Producer: Vincent Feeney Stage Managers:

Nigel Brindley and Peter Brooker, assisted by Brian Kay, Philip Stemmler, Anthony Miller and Michael Walker under the supervision of John Gaastra. Lighting:

Tim Barker and Richard Hind, under the supervision of Brian Macdonald. Sound Effects:

Brian Macdonald, Bill Riley and the Lighting Crew. Properties:

Vincent Feeney Wardrobe:

Avril Lowe, with thanks to William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester, for the loan of some of the costumes. Make-up:

Barry Creasy, David Bretherton, Kevin Dell, Simon Dench, Simon Dresser, Vincent Feeney, Peter Gardiner, Ann Hall and John Spence. Cover drawn by Michael Christelow. 00.

COMBINED CADET FORCE A year without an Army Section has increased the numbers in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sections, as we have a bigger entry from new boys than for many years. It may be that in time there will be a demand for a new Army Section, and Headquarters North East District are ready and waiting to help if that time should come. Meanwhile the other two Sections have had plenty to do: air experience flying at Church Fenton; visits to HMS Caledonia and to RAF Linton-on-Ouse; and the Hang Glider which has at last taken the air, controlled by and trying to take over from Sergeant Shepherd. The Annual Inspection on 3rd June was a notable occasion. For the first time in anybody's memory the Inspecting Officer was an Old Peterite, Captain F. N. Buckler, RN., Assistant Chief of Staff (Administration) to Commander in Chief, Fleet. Further, we were glad to welcome on the same day Wing Commander D. E. Warren, RAF., The School's official RAF Old Boy. Apart from the pleasing personal connection with the Contingent, the Inspection was made with a searching thoroughness which is always a good thing. The Captain must have spoken to nearly every Cadet, and was impressed by the directness and enthusiasm that most of them showed. This rather special CCF occasion provided an opportunity for Captain Buckler and Wing Commander Warren to meet a number of their School contemporaries at a social function the previous evening. In the last issue of The Peterite we welcomed to the Contingent Pilot 21

Officer P. G. Wise. Now we have to say goodbye to him. He very quickly took a leading part in the life of the Contingent, introducing new activities and arranging visits for Cadets. We thank him for his great help in this year, and hope he will be able to continue his CCF interest in his new appointment. D.G.C. ROYAL NAVY SECTION

The Royal Navy Section has enjoyed a very good year. The Section's ranks have swelled to hitherto unreached numbers and the range of activities undertaken by its members was wider than ever before. Notably the fourth form division has excelled in its enthusiasm and excellent turn-out for the general inspection. Activities run by the Section on the General Inspection included initiative and obstacle courses in the Sports Centre and swimming baths and constructing a jackstay, boat-handling and canoeing on the river. In short, the Section has made full use of all the facilities available. Cadets will benefit further from having visited various Naval Establishments this summer. The courses varied from "arduous training" in the north of Scotland to sailing and diving courses in the south. Some members also joined the Navy in its native environment when they joined H.M.S. Aveley, a minesweeper, for a week. The Section has been capably run by Vincent Feeney, with Graham Pattie, Christopher Morcom and Alan Tait backing him up. CPO Ingrey has provided us all with that touch of true naval flavour which has livened up everyone. 0.G.A.M. ROYAL AIR FORCE SECTION The Section will sustain a loss in the departure of P/0 Wise to Barnard Castle School. During his short connection with the C.C.F. he has been vigorously involved in the training programme and will be greatly missed. The principal N.C.O.s in the school year have been F/Sgt Bannister, Sgt Shepherd and Cpls Atkinson P. T. and Steggall. During the 1974 summer holiday F/Sgt Bannister completed his training as a pilot under the flying scholarship scheme, and at Easter 1975 Sgt Shepherd was successful in obtaining gliding certificate B. Air experience flying has been arranged at R.A.F. Church Fenton on a number of occasions, but weather conditions have usually proved unsuitable on the day. However, a number of cadets were able to get flights on Wednesday, May 21st. The number of possible flights during the summer term has unfortunately been restricted because of the closing of R.A.F. Church Fenton, and the transfer of the A.F.F. to Finningley. The hang glider has at last been successfully launched after several frustrating experiences with unsatisfactory winds and weather conditions. Sgt Shepherd had the first adventurous flight and three other cadets have also been airborne from relatively low levels. Flight B (second year cadets) have been very successful in their proficiency exams with a number of credits and one distinction, Atkinson, N. G. Fourteen third formers joined the Section in the summer term. P.L.H. 22

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME 1974-75 was a hectic year, with nearly 60 boys taking part in the scheme. As with any operation of this size it has only functioned with the considerable help and encouragement which has been forthcoming from colleagues, parents and new-found friends and we thank them all for their efforts. BRONZE

The 'Physical Activity' Section broke new ground with some boys choosing trampolining and golf rather than the more usual gymnastics and athletic pursuits, whilst some took to the water to gain the A.S.A. personal survival award (Silver). Once more we are indebted to the British Red Cross for organising our First Aid class for the 'Service' Section and we were pleased with our 100 per cent success in the final tests which set a far from trivial standard in this important subject. The `Interests' Section produced a wide variety including the old favourites of stamp collecting and ornithology, as well as some welcome newcomers, war games and motor mechanics. I am sure that many boys found new hobbies or gave an established interest a new lease of life, and we are always most grateful to the wide variety of people who are only too pleased to avail us of their expertise and enthusiasm in both encouraging and assessing the boys. I hope we have gained many new friends in this way. The 'Expeditions' always require much painstaking preparation and I am sure that boys and parents will appreciate the need for this. The boys were however most fortunate with the weather, though some would argue with justification that the heat wave encountered in June was a little too much for anything so strenuous as their expedition involved. I am sure that many muttered discontent at having to carry sweaters, waterproofs, spare clothes and emergency rations for 15 miles in such conditions where an emergency seemed so remote from reality, but their doubts may vanish if they read on into the 'Silver' Section. Apart from minor navigational aberrations, and a few problems of living together, the expeditions passed most satisfactorily and seemed to be enjoyed, though some suffered from an overdose of sun. Twenty-four boys started the Bronze award in September 1974 and we happily record 24 passes: G. W. Tait C. Hawkswell M. B. Anderson R. J. Teale R. I. Hepworth R.A. C. Bronk N. J. G. Turnbull C. P. Johnson S.M. Burn M. St. J. Turner G. J. King D. M. Caulton S. C. Wetherell J. A. Lethem R. E. Craig R. M. Wilkinson H. J. McKinlay A. H. Day D. J. Fawthrop M. Gray

E. M. Parkinson J. W. Preece

R. J. T. Wilson A. J. Wright

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SILVER Fresh from their success at Bronze level, 18 boys continued to Silver and we also welcomed 5 direct entrants who had languished elsewhere previously. As well as fulfilling their own obligations in a cheerful manner, some have been most helpful in assisting with the Bronze group and we all thank them for that, since this feedback of experience is a vital aspect of the scheme which must be encouraged. The 'Service' courses, kindly organised by the Police and Fire authorities, were attended and enjoyed with the usual enthusiasm and our sincere thanks go to all those responsible. 15th/16th MARCH TRAINING EXPEDMON Spring is sprung the poem says, but on the Moor the snow there lays. Could it be winter one stops and thinks as the wretched thermometer slowly S

(apologies for more than the usual amount of poetic licence) Superlatives were soon exhausted in trying to describe the climatic conditions and it only rubbed in the pain to be told by many of the local farmers—" 't 'asn't bin as cold as this all't winter"—small comfort! The stories of the ordeal must have improved on repetition but the night-time temperature defied exaggeration, though the cyclists did seem to be rather warmer.

8th/9th/lOth APRIL ASSESSMENT They say that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but it seems that snow does fall on the same groups without numerical considerations. The cyclists probably came off worst this time since the first day and a half were spent cycling (or pushing) into the teeth of a freezing wind and occasional blizzard as they attempted to reach the source of the Nidd; the explorers who did similar things up the Nile never had this to cope with! 'The cyclists' tyres also seemed to puncture rather more frequently than the walkers"vibram' soles! Despite this rather despicable weather the expedition passed without major incident though there occurred one flurry of excitement as one walking group took longer than expected to emerge from a blizzard.

6th/7th/8th JUNE ASSESSMENT This one group, basically comprising direct entrants who had not done the Bronze award, would obviously experience more difficulty than Jill the others since there can be no substitute for experience, but despite thisk 24

they came through very well and left their assessor with a favourable impression of their organisation and group spirit, though this was helped by glorious weather—perhaps too glorious, since they all completed 30 arduous miles much more tired and rather more pink than they started, and walking with the usual bounce and rhythm on Monday morning seemed to be out of the question. Twenty-three boys started Silver in September 1974 and we record the following 23 successes:— D. J. Barron P. D. Johnson D. C. Bretherton J. Kneeshaw G. B. Brown P. S. Lancaster M. M. Christelow T. C. Nichols J. Noble A. M. M. Dixon A. D. Percival J. C. Dryland 1/111. A. C. Robinson C. N. A. Greaves P. J. P. Smith J. R. A. Greaves J. D. Spence R. F. Hart D. A. J. Thomas A. F. Heavens T. G. White A. Hodgson A. Holmes 11

GOLD We are all very proud to be able to congratulate Peter Brooker on gaining the Gold Award and we hope it will encourage others to carry on beyond Bronze and Silver levels. Peter has worked many years for this and for long periods on his own without the considerable help which comes from a large group. In contrast there are eight others progressing well towards completion and 22 more started in September 1975, and we wish them luck with the scheme and hope to record their success before long. I would also record my personal thanks for their considerable help during the year.

D.H.H. DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD AWARD After nearly two years work towards my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award I finished it in March 1975. Whilst some of it had been hard work it was well worth the trouble and I heartily recommend those doing Bronze and Silver Awards to carry the Award right through to the end. Provided you are willing to give up time, the Gold Award is not as strenuous as it sounds. The physical fitness section requires certain standards on the athletics field, in the gymnasium or in the swimming pool. The best tip that anyone can give for the interest is to choose something for which you have a particular enthusiasm, which you think can be maintained. The object is not to produce experts but to see that the participant has a hobby, and, above all, enjoys himself. Moreover, contacts made through the scheme can open the doors to far wider aspects of the hobby. In all the activities, the participant has to be prepared for some discomfort, not least in the hike and residential qualification. Despite the fact that I get blisters easily, I thoroughly enjoyed my hike, with three others I never met until preparations for the expedition began. Likewise, 25

the residential qualification included forestry work for me, which I found great fun. In some respects these activities are hard work and gruelling, but if that puts you off you shouldn't be in the scheme. These are outdoor activities with other people and are really enjoyable. Lastly, the community service is the most difficult. It can include anything from gardening for old people to helping maintain rescue teams. I helped the police, with cycling proficiency and leaflet distribution, and the local Award Centre, helping with activities for other D. of E. candidates. The long awaited presentation at Buckingham Palace took place on July 31st at 2.30 p.m. The whole affair is very informal, the recipients being gathered in groups of about twenty to chat with the Duke of Edinburgh. Several staterooms are filled with groups, and the one which I was in had only two. We were free, after the presentation, to look round and admire all of these rooms. Because there are so many award winners the Duke does not present each award, but a "distinguished guest" in each room does it for him. In our case, the guest was General Sir Ian Gourlay K.C.B., 0.B.E., M.C., recently retired C.G. Royal Marines. The General's speech rounded off the afternoon in the nicest possible way, and we all felt very proud to be at the Palace, having, at last, achieved our goal. P.M.B.

SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY Five meetings were held in the Christmas Term and three in the Easter Term. A wide cross-section of subjects was chosen, from a highly technical talk on "low temperature physics" to an entertaining demonstration of hi-fi equipment, along with topical subjects such as pollution, drugs and production of records. The last meeting of the Christmas Term was held by members of the Society, when Michael Ferguson talked on "sound effects", John Demades on "phosphorus" and Tim Stephenson gave a particularly impressive illustrated talk on "pottery and glazing". All in all it has been a successful year for the Society with good attendance and a great deal of interest shown at the meetings. The year was rounded off by an outing to the man-made fibres plant of ICI, Doncaster. On behalf of the Society I should like to thank Mr P. L. Harris for all his efforts in arranging meetings. M.A.J.F.

SCIENCE EXHIBITION Future historians might well label the mid-seventies as the age of pessimism, famine and pollution. In some circles it is common to blame the scientist for our woes; one popular writer has even gone so far as to suggest that scientists will become the scapegoats of the future. In contrast to this current and hopefully passing mood of defeatism, the boys of St Peter's, with the guidance of the science staff, presented a 26

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ENERGY: PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION

positive programme for change: the Thirteenth Science Exhibition. on 21st and 22nd March. The theme for the exhibition was topical and exciting: Science and the Environment. This idea was particularly well executed by the physics department. The production of power from wind (most lectures) and solar power (my lectures) to a study of transformers and perpetual motion (Mr Hamilton) were among the exhibits. In the Rutherford Laboratory exhibits were designed to emphasize the applied aspects of science. The demonstration of the heat retention of double glazed windows and of cavity wall insulation was most impressive to a shivering Calif ornian. Mr P. L. Harris, the noted alchemist, informed this reporter that every aspect of chemistry is in some way related to the environment. The various smells which emanated from the Ramsay Laboratory made one realize that the environment can be both harsh and odiferous. The exhibits were reasonably easy to understand and were explained with sophistication. Professor M. H. Williamson, whose short address opened the exhibition, emphasized the range of sciences concerned with ecology. This aspect of his talk was proved correct when one walked around the St Peter's campus and observed the wide range of exhibits. Under the broad umbrella of biology alone much was to be noted. Boys showed their skill in dissection—always a crowd pleaser. Two less theatrical but important displays were on soil fertility and water pollution. The most impressive aspect of the exhibition was the energy and enthusiasm of the boys as they explained their displays. Boys noted for a certain sullen reticence found a new ability. Their explanations were articulate and accurate. This writer was also pleased that over 300 boys took part in the days' events. It would have been easy to have a few star students demonstrate projects, but the science staff involved most of the boys in the planning and construction of the 102 displays. The exhibition also drew on the skills of several non-scientific areas. The geography, maths and English departments were well represented.. Perhaps that is why I ended the day feeling optimistic. The problems of science and the environment will be solved if men of good will leam to shed their narrow specialities and co-operate in their attempts to solve problems. R. D. WILKOFF.

THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY There have been four meetings this year. The first was well attended, but the following three were supported by a small but enthusiastic corps of members. The first meeting was held in the Studio (the weather being too cold for a meeting in the Stephenson Room), on Friday, 11 th October. Before the meeting it had been decided that in the past people had enjoyed hearing other people stating their religious views, and it was suggested that the meeting should take this form. So the meeting consisted of short talks by three members of the staff on "What I believe and why". 28

CHECKING AIR POLLUTION IN YORK

The findings were included in the Science Exhibition.

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Mr Armstrong spoke first and told us of his sudden conversion to Christianity due to an illness of a relative. He has a firm belief in God and felt that letting Christ into his life had been the best step in his life. Mr Macdonald then spoke about his beliefs, stating that as a geographer, he cannot help feeling that the earth is a great manifestation of God. He stated that he had an orthodox Christian background. Mr Depledge then talked, and told us that he was not a Christian but a christian— in other words someone who does good works because he enjoys helping others, and as far as he is concerned, God need not necessarily exist. The second meeting was held over at Beverley House on Friday, 8th November. Here Mr John Mitchell spoke on "Christianity and the occult". Mr Mitchell told us that he was brought up as a strict Evangelical, but found himself interested in ghosts and psychic phenomena. He has been on several courses about faith healing and gifts of the spirit. He believes that most people have the power to heal, from God, but it is only manifest in a few. Many questions were asked and the meeting was closed. The next meeting was held on Friday, 29th November, in Room G. The speaker was Mr Teale, the former Chief Probation Officer of York. He outlined his job of helping "old lags" in petty crimes to reform. He stated that probation is becoming a common alternative to prison. He also stated that a number of people were entering the service of Probation Officers with University (Social Sciences) degrees. He recommended the job as being very rewarding. This meeting was the last of the Winter Term, and we said goodbye to our long-standing chairman, James Clappison. In the Easter Term we had only one meeting. At this we welcomed our new chairman, Charles Knowlson. The speakers were Mr Wilkoff, our exchange master from America, Mr Hubbard and Barry Creasy. They were all talking on "What I believe and why". Mr Hubbard stated that he believed in a God that was loving and kind, he stated that he was an Orthodox Christian. Barry Creasy stated he believed in reincarnation, although incorporated it into a Christian philosophy. Mr Wilkoff stated that he did not believe God looked after him personally and cared for him. He found that his religion—Judaism—was a very good background and support for his views. The meeting was closed after many questions had been asked. Thus it has been quite an eventful year. We all hope that next year attendance will be greater and we hope to provide some interesting speakers. Some time next term there will be an outing to a synagogue in Leeds. Mr Mitchell has promised another visit and we have quite a few suggestions ourselves. We look forward to another eventful year. I thank both chairmen during this year, James Chappison and Charles Knowlson, and also Howard Gatiss, who has acted as my deputy; also Mr Kemp-Welch for arranging meetings. B.C.

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MODERN LANGUAGES SOCIETY During the Christmas Term a group of VI Form linguists visited Hull University to see a performance of Albert Camus's "Le Malentendu" given by the visiting French company "Spectacles de France". During the Easter Term the competition was held for the Arthur Craven Memorial Prizes for Spoken French. Standards were once again high and congratulations go to H. C. Gatiss (Senior School) and P. D. Johnson (Middle School) as worthy winners. In May a large group of V and VI Form Peterites attended a performance of Jean Anouilh's play "Antigone", presented at The Arts Centre by the University of York Players. Five Lower VI linguists took part in a two-week course held in July at the York University Language Teaching Centre. English pupils drawn from many schools in the York area, together with an equal number of French pupils, were involved in seminars and language exercises run on a reciprocal bi-lingual basis. D.H.

ORNITHOLOGICAL CLUB In 1974 358 birds (28 species) were ringed:— 72 Blackcap Starling Swallow 67 Blue Tit 38 Wren Blackbird 34 Tree Sparrow Greenfinch 23 Chaffinch Dunnock 22 Meadow Pipit Song Thrush 18 Yellow Wagtail Robin 14 Stonechat Long-tailed Tit 9 Coal Tit Pied Wagtail 8 Mistle Thrush Great Tit 6 Yellowhammer Willow Warbler 1 House Martin Bullfinch I 5 Whinchat 1 Reed Bunting Turtle Dove Redpoll I Grand total from 1960-74 now stands at 26, 170 birds of 88 species.

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1974 RECOVERIES STARLING (7)

3 mths later found dead 1 yr.

111

4 dead

4 yrs.

2 dead

8 mths. 1 yr.

dead 2 dead

3 yrs. 4 yrs. SONG THRUSH (2) 2 mths. 3 yrs. BLACKHEADED GULL 121 yrs.

1 dead 1 dead 1 dead 1 dead

Sweden 1300 kms N.E. 1 York j 1 killed cat 1 3 found dead LIsTabum (York J Middlesbrough -, York found 1 j Beverley killed train York station _I- traffic 1 Haxby I York lfound 1 Wigginton 5 found I York 1 York traffic York station killed train .

BLACKBIRD (5)

found dead

Lancs.

50 kms. W.S.W.

MISTLE THRUSH REDWING GREENFINCH HOUSE MARTIN BLUE TIT

3 mths. 5 yrs. 71 yrs. 2 mths. 9 mths.

killed traffic shot Spain Lincs. killed traffic Sheffield controlled killed against window

York 1700 kms. S.S. 15 kms. S.E. York

During the year we were notified of 20 recoveries (9 species) of which 19 were reported dead and 1 controlled. The most distant recoveries were a Starling found dead 1300 kms. N.E. at Ockelbo in Sweden exactly 3 months after ringing and a Redwing shot 1700 kms. S.S.W. at Badajoz in Spain 5 years after we ringed it. The oldest recoveries this year were a Greenfinch killed by a car in Lincolnshire 7+ years after ringing and a Blackheaded Gull found dead in Lancashire 121 years after being ringed in the nest. 1974 brought our first two reports of birds killed by trains in York station. The 17 other recoveries from dead birds were listed as 4 killed by traffic, 2 by cats, 1 shot, 1 flying into a window and 9 found dead, cause unknown, although one of these was found immediately after a phenomenal flash rainstorm we were told struck York this summer. G.D.C.

CHESS CLUB, 1974-75 CHRISTMAS TERM

This term saw Mr Nixon take over as master in charge of Che from Mr Leng, who left to go to Archbishop Holgate's. The Che Club continued to meet on Thursday lunchtimes; and there was reaso able support from the Middle School and senior team players. The Club had a team in the York and District Chess League (Divisio 2); this was up a division from last year and consequently the team foun the competition a lot harder. The team played six matches and w three. EASTER TERM This term saw a falling off in attendance at the Chess Club, and consequent falling off in the standard of play. The team played sev matches but only won three. Results

Lost 11-41 ✓ Armstrongs III Won 5 —1 ✓ Unicorns Lost 1 —5 ✓ York II Won 3-1-21 ✓ Pocklington This was the team's outstanding success of the year, because this the only match that Pocklington lost. Won 31-21 ✓ Nunthorpe G.S. Lost 21-31 ✓ Bootham Lost 21-31 ✓ A.H.G.S. II Lost 2 —4 ✓ Shepherds II 32

Lost 2 —4 ✓National Glass II ✓Yorkshire General II Won 4 —2 Won 6 —0 ✓Rowntrees Lost 14-44 ✓Armstrongs II ✓Clifton Hospital II Won 4 —2 Regular team members were C. A. Clegg (Board 1 ), I. P. Heavens (Board 2), C. W. Maher (Board 3), J. Demades (Board 4), W. J. Adler, 1. R. Ross, R. E. Craig. Also played: P. M. Brooker, J. H. Larcombe, P. S . Spencer, K. C. Dodd, E. J. Atha, S. D. M. Yates. Final League position: 8th out of 14 teams.

SUMMER TERM This term the Inter-House Competition was held and this was won by FINALS SEMI-FINALS 1st ROUND Manor Dronfield Grove Manor Dronfield 1 Temple School House Rise Queen's

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ORIENTEERINNG `Quality rather than quantity' sums up the present state of orienteering. Christopher Hirst has continued to enhance his reputation in orienteering circles with some remarkable runs in classes way above his own age group, and high spots of the past year must have been his selection for British Junior Tours of Norway and Denmark during the summer of 1974, and West Germany in June 1975. Others come and go, and of these Charles Brown deserves congratulations for winning the British Orienteering Federation's Gold Award. D.H.H.

THE BRITISH JUNIOR ORIENTEERING TOUR, 1974 The British Junior Tour, specifically designed to give young orienteers an opportunity for running on the Continent, spanned a period of 19 days this year, leaving on July 15th for Norway, with the competition being the six-day international, the `Sorlandsgaloppen', and returning from Denmark on August 2nd. The group of boys and girls which I was lucky enough to join consisted of 30 orienteers from all over Britain: from Newcastle, Bristol, London, Swansea, Kilmarnock, Gordonstoun and 33

many other places. Four Tour Leaders came with us--themselves accomplished orienteers--to organise us; the trip was as much of an experience for them as for ourselves. On Monday 15th July, Neville Myers (of Archbishop Ho'gate's School) and myself boarded the train to Huntingdon, where we were met by a Tour minibus which took us to Harwich to rendezvous with the other bus. Our boat, which was two hours in sailing, gave us a smooth passage to Kristiansand, a port on the southernmost tip of Norway. We arrived at our accommodation in a school at Ve, eight miles out of Kristiansand on Tuesday afternoon, and that evening sampled our first Norwegian food—in a Chinese restaurant! For the next three days we ran on training courses using our first Norwegian map--which itself was confusing to our untrained eyes—and then on Saturday took part in the first day's competition of the Sorlandsgaloppen. Despite the fact that prizes were being given up to 24th place in each class, no one on the Tour managed to collect a trophy—we had enough trouble completing our respective courses let alone winning things! The next day's competition took place in a more English-like forest and two boys--one in the 15-year-olds' class and one in my own 16-year-olds' class--ran very admirably to collect trophies: Staffordshire pottery mugs! The next day of competition was on Tuesday, so on Monday we returned to the second day forest and ran our courses again. None of us got anywhere near the times of the winners of the previous day, even at a second attempt. On the third I had probably the worst run of my life: I managed to get lost three times and finished second to last, taking one and a half hours to complete a 4 km. course. After the day's competition we loaded up our minibuses and moved up the east coast to Stavern, a village near the port of Larvik. This was our base for the last three days of competition, the only incident being that, to the annoyance of the Scottish and Welsh boys on the Tour every member had been entered for the competition as running for the "English Orienteering Federation"! On one of the relaxation days a trip to Oslo was fitted in and we spent the day in small groups as we pleased. A friend and I visited no less than five museums, including the Kon-tilci raft, the Viking longships and Nansen's polar vessel, Fram. On Monday 29th July we left Larvik and sailed across the Skagerrak to Fredrikshaven, in Denmark. On arrival there we set off in the minibuses for Arhus, Denmark's second city. We reached our destination in the early evening and settled in at the international Youth Hostel, a place which was definitely less than ideal for accommodation and which was much less comfortable than some of our own hostels. We had two days of orienteering in Denmark, one of which was in a forest used by competitors in the World Championships for training. We challenged and soundly beat a local orienteering club in its own training forest and on Thursday 1st August set off for Esbjerg in the minibuses. We had a peaceful return journey by boat-18 hours from Esbjerg to Harwich and then we gradually split up. First we were together, then our numbers slowly decreased until York Station when I was alone, remembering the past two and a half weeks and wondering how they all managed to pass so quickly. C.J.H. 34

YOUNG FARMERS CLUB The Club this year has suffered greatly from a lack of support, and due to this we have had relatively few meetings. However, from time to time we were pleased to see many younger members giving us their support. In the Christmas term we had four meetings and one outing. The first meeting was a talk on "Dog handling and training", given by Mr Peter Stewart, who is a professional Gundog trainer. Mr Stewart went through all aspects of dog training very thoroughly, and demonstrated many of the techniques and methods with diagrams. The second meeting took place at Askham Bryan Agricultural College. Here we were shown round the main workshops, and then given a talk on "Maintenance of farm machinery" by Dr Hawker. In the third meeting the club was shown a short, but very interesting film on the "Breeding and training of thoroughbred racehorses", taken on a stud farm near Newmarket. The fourth meeting was a talk on "Farm insurance", by Mr Whisker from the National Farmers Union. We were told how insurance originated, and how it has developed up to the present day. Then some of the finer, more complicated details of farm insurance were explained. In the last meeting of the term we were shown two short films, one entitled "Farm Safety", and the other entitled "The Manufacture and Testing of Tractor Safety Cabs". In the Easter term we were only able to arrange one meeting, when Mr Kirby, from the British Field Sports Society, who is an Old Peterite, came to give us a very good talk on "Fieldsports", and show us an equally good film on Hunting. On behalf of the Committee and members of the Club, I would like to thank those who gave talks throughout the year, and Mr Coulthard for all his help and advice. N.J.R.

WALKING CLUB The Walking Club has enjoyed fine weather throughout the year, and this has allowed a variety of walks to take place. Over the year we have had a number of interesting walks: to Plumpton Rocks; to Castle Howard Park; to Kirkham Abbey; and to Bolton Abbey, where the more daring members of the club managed to jump the Strid. However, the majority of walks have taken place on the North York Moors. The most strenuous walk of the year was based on Saltersgate. This walk covered steep climbs down to Seavy Pond and Newton Dale, and a walk along the railway to Pifelhead Wood which was followed by an exhausting climb back to the bus. In the same area of Pickering and Helmsley, we had walks at Rievaulx Abbey, Thornton Dale, St Gregory's Minster and Riccal Dale, and on these the expenditure of large amounts of energy was well rewarded with some exhilarating scenery. In the summer term we managed to combine a ride on the North York Moors Railway from Grosmont to Goathland with a walk through Beck Hole and Spring Wood. 35

We would like to thank Mr Wise and Mr Wilkoff for their help throughout the year, and Mr Hughes for his ingenuity in the Easter Term. We hope that the Walking Club will be able to continue, and provide as much enjoyment next year as we have had this year. C.F.R.

PRINTING During the past year there has been considerable development, both in equipment and in the range and quantity of the work tackled in the Printing Room. Though housed in the Dronfield House hobbies room, the Printing Room is run by a small, but enthusiastic band from a number of Houses. The bulk of the work this year has been carried out by our Master Printer, Gordon Fuller, and by our Master Typesetter, Michael Christelow, aided especially by Andrew Varley and Tong Lop Bong and a number of others who have come in from time to time. The principal items of equipment are, first, the Intertype machine, which produces lines (or slugs) of type from molten metal. At the moment we have six magazines of type matrices, each with two faces, and are thus able to produce a variety of type face and size. Second, Michael Christelow was able to acquire a printer's guillotine, looking rather like an ancient mangle (but remarkably efficient), and we can now cut card and paper to any size we require. Third, there is the printing

press, which was our original machine, given to us some ten years ago. In addition we have a good stock of Monotype, of furniture (in a printing sense), of lead and brass rules and of formes and galleys for lockingup and storing type. Over the year a steady stream of tickets, programmes, handbills, headed writing paper, forms and menus has poured out of the press, and the printers "at the Sign of the Crossed Keys" have produced the newlydesigned and revised Clothes List for the School, together with the explanatory letter to accompany it. As printing costs, in common with all others, rise frighteningly, the printers are helping the School to combat some of these rises. They have been able to do the work, partly in time allocated within the games programme, but also by using considerable amounts of their own time. The printers would like to place on record their gratitude for the help and advice given by Mr Walter Smith and for his friendly interest in all they do. They would also like to thank Mr Bert Black and Mr Alf Bond for their practical assistance with the printing press and the Intertype machine respectively. Both gentlemen are always ready to drop in and put matters right and instruct in the proper use of what are rather intricate pieces of machinery. They are both always ready to give friendly, and yet firm, criticism and advice and this mainly accounts for the high standards of workmanship now achieved by the School printers.

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SOCIAL SERVICE Throughout the last school year a small group of fifth and sixth formers have taken part in various activities helping the outside community. These include gardening, decorating, shopping, visiting old age pensioners and mental hospital visiting. These activities have proved to be challenging, interesting and enjoyable. One of the most memorable events of the year was a social evening held in the Manor to which all the ladies at the Shipton Street Almshouses were invited. We are extremely grateful to Mr and Mrs Shuttleworth and Mr Orr for all the help they gave us in making the evening possible. We are also grateful to Youth Action York and to Mr Depledge for their help and co-operation throughout the year. W.E.A.

RADIO FIVE The most notable change that happened to Radio Five during the last year was the repainting and decorating of the studio. Thanks go to Steve Angel, John Coates-Walker, Mike Christelow and Eddie Storey for their help in painting. The timetable has been completely full for most of the year with such shows as "Classics Five" with Barry Creasy and Kevin Dell, "The Folk Show" with Rich Barrett and Andy Steggall, "Soul on Saturday" with John Coates-Walker, "Smoker's Cough" with Eddie Storey, "The Sunday Riot" with Will Adler and Ric Glover. Other shows have been done by Dave Young, Steve Angel, Nick Pallant, Rob Smith, Basil Smith, S. R. Nendick, Rich Hart, Nick Wilson, Andy Motion and Guy Nicholson, along with many other boys. I must take this chance to thank Andy, Rich, John, Steve, Chris, Mike and Mr Anderson for their consistent help throughout the last year. W.E.A.

LOWER SIXTH POLITICS TRIP 19th June At 6.45 a.m. our bleary-eyed party assembled at York Station with its full complement of dignitaries and eccentrics for the annual trip to the Houses of Parliament. After a relatively uneventful train journey (primarily due to the inflation of B.R. prices) we descended at King's Cross station at 10 a.m. and dispersed with the intention of reassembling outside the Houses of Parliament at 11 a.m. However, despite Mr Rigby's explicit sheet of instructions and superb organisation, a few minor mishaps occurred. One of our number went on an unintentional trip around London having "fallen asleep" on the Underground (that is his story, and he is sticking to it!). Another succumbed to the dubious charms of King's College.

Nevertheless, those who successfully completed the epic journey (all of four underground stations!) were conducted on an intriguing tour of the House and gained much useful knowledge. For example, did you know that Gladstone only had three fmgers on his left hand or that Wellington's horse was called Copenhagen? We then proceeded to attend a Standing Committee discussing State Participation in North Sea Oil. Lunch-time arrived and we scattered to the four corners of the metropolis in search of a cheap meal—all were singularly unsuccessful. However, at 2.30, with expressions of contentment and empty pockets, we entered the House once again. This was the moment we had all been waiting for. With bated breath we observed the pomp and ceremony of the Speaker's Procession which was rapidly followed by Question Time. Once one got the hang of following Questions on the Order Sheet, Question Time proved extremely interesting, no more so than when the Prime Minister took the stage, drawing in his wake a host of well-known figures (e.g. Thatcher, Heath, Whitelaw, Jenkins, Shore, Heffer, Thorpe, Paisley, et al). The questions themselves ranged from the confusion over the issue of rape to the confusion over the issue of John Stonehouse. Subsequent debate covered issues such as the question of Northern Ireland and Criminal Jurisdiction. At about 5.00 p.m. we again broke up and followed a variety of pursuits in a variety of places. By nothing short of a miracle, 7 p.m. saw us all heading northwards on the train in high spirits. R.W.E./B.M.K.

THE SPORTS CENTRE The Sports Centre has been fully operational for one year. It is much to the credit of Mr Peter Shepherd, Mr Robert Harding and the Shepherd Design Group that the "running in" problems have been minimal. The main floor area, which measures 120 feet by 70 feet, is equipped for basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, cricket, gymnastics, trampolining and five-a-side football. A notable feature of the Centre is the climbing wall, designed by Mr D. Robinson of Leeds University, which provides a highly realistic simulated training surface for budding rock climbers. Adjoining the main floor area below the balcony is a weight training room which has been used extensively by rugby players, rowers and squash players. One hopes that the long-term effects of these facilities will result in an increased standard of performance, particularly on the rugby field. Of all the facilities in the Sports Centre, those which will be of most benefit are the indoor cricket nets. This season, adverse ground and climatic conditions during April and early May meant that valuable early season practice could still continue indoors. Apart from P.E. lessons, considerable use is made of the Sports Centre during the Games afternoons. Formerly minor activities such as badminton, volleyball and basketball gained immediate popularity, particularly in the Middle School, and provided alternatives for the less gifted rugby players and cricketers. It is to be hoped that a sufficiently wide pro38

gramme of activities should be available to accommodate the wide range of physical abilities of most boys in the School and provide an outlet for satisfying, constructive physical activity without detracting from the traditional major games in the School. For largely economic reasons, any unused time, particularly in the evenings, has allowed the School to hire out the Sports Centre to outside organisations. The greatest demand so far has come from local badminton, soccer and cricket clubs. In addition vacation courses have been run by the School in swimming and cricket, both of which were well attended. Individual approaches have been made by Old Peterites concerning the use of the Sports Centre. We would encourage the Old Peterites to make use of these facilities on a regular club basis. Anyone interested should pursue this through the O.P. Club. Whatever intrinsic benefits Peterites gain from the Sports Centre will not be made apparent immediately, but it is to be hoped that with time any increase in the quality of physical education in the School as a result of the Sports Centre will be manifest in increased expertise in a wide range of physical activities, greater satisfaction from the pursuit of such activities and a desire for continued participation in later life. J.W.R.H.

ATHLETICS, 1974-75 In the Athletics Standards Competition, which runs for the first three weeks of the Autumn term, Queen's eventually won in a close finish with Manor. Rise finished third after being well down at the halfway stage. The final positions were Average 9.07 points per boy 1st Queen's 8.80 2nd Manor 8.06 3rd Rise 4th 7.66 Temple 5th 7.01 School House 5.71 6th Grove 5.56 7th Dronfield Congratulations go to the following boys, who gained maximum points for their houses: SET C. M. D. Willetts (Queen's), C. J. Hirst (Temple), 22 points. SET E. J. R. Markwick-Smith (Grove), K. P. Clarkson and C. P. Sanderson (Manor) 18 points. The Inter-House Sports tended to follow much the same pattern as the standards competition, with Queen's and The Manor again being the main contenders. The standard of competition was as high as it has ever been, with five new School records and a further two being tied. J. N .Denison (Queen's) set a new mark of 12.5 in the Junior 100 metres. C. J. Hirst (Temple) took three clear seconds from the 800 metres time with a run of 2 mins. 12.0 secs., and he also set a new Intermediate 1500 metre record of 4.32.0, this time taking 11 seconds from the old mark. J. R. Markwick-Smith (Grove) was an easy winner in the Junior 39

Long Jump with a new record destance of 4.66 metres. The Manor Junior Relay Team also altered the record books with a very good 53.5 sec. win. R. M. Craig (Queen's) managed to equal the Junior High Jump record with 1.45 metres (4 feet 9 inches) and P. M. Witty (Rise) also equalled a record with a time of 25.4 in the Intermediate 200 metres. Queen's "ran out" eventual winners with 97 points from The Manor, who had 79-1 points; Temple were placed third with 55 points. R. F. Pulleyn won the Gofton Cup for the Senior 400 metres; M. J. Day took the Clive Lewis Cup for his sprinting performances and M. P. Haw won both the Robinson Walker Cup and the Emsley Cup for the 800 and 1500 metre events respectively.

CROSS COUNTRY, 1975 A change of rule this year proposed that all boys ran the Junior event and the first 12 in each house counted towards the team result. This meant that 146 fit and agile boys set out on the race (and in true character building form, 146 returned) and although Queen's had only one runner (J. N. Denison 6th) placed in the "top 16", good team work gave them the overall win. D. C. Smakman of The Grove won in a time of 17 mins. 31.2 secs. and because the race was run over a new course and distance, this time now stands as the Junior record. R. G. Sharp (School House) managed to place third and in so doing prevented J. P. and J. R. Ross (Dronfield) taking the minor places—they placed 2nd and 4th respectively, but their fine efforts could not keep their house team from 7th place. The Senior Long Run result was "as expected" with C. J. Hirst taking the Goodburn Cup for individual first place. The only question in doubt was if he could set a new record time, as the old record of 23 mins. 23 secs. had stood since 1955. The quality of that time is better understood when you realise that Robin Walker (Queen's) could only manage 23 mins. 37 secs. with his attempt in 1971. Chris reduced the record by an amazing 25 secs. with a time of 22 mins. 58.4 secs. and he is obviously going to be very difficult to beat in 1976. D. M. H. Phillips (Rise) was second and J. B. Hart (Grove) ran in third. As in the Junior event, Queen's again dominated the "middle order" running with 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 19th places—by which they narrowly won the team title from an unlucky Manor team whose captain M. P. Haw had to miss the race owing to influenza. The Grove improved well on their Inter-House Athletics result and gained third place. T.T. BIATHLON The York and Humberside Biathlon Championships were held last December at St Peter's. Three boys from School competed in the event 40

and Chris Hirst (Temple) placed 5th overall, qualifying for the national finals in London. Paul Green (Queen's) and David Shepherd (Queen's) competed with former team-mate Dave Spencer in the team event. Their team was placed 2nd to a team from Newcastle thanks to Dave's indi-

vidual 1st place. Chris Hirst then teamed up with Spencer and Green for the National Championships and David Shepherd competed as an individual. (The team were competing in Open competition as a club, not a school.) These Championships were held at the National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, under ideal conditions. There was a very large entry and David Spencer managed to gain a creditable first place by the narrowest of margins, 3 points in 2,285.

Chris Hirst placed 20th with 2,090 points and Paul Green was 30th with 1,932 points. David Shepherd's total of 1,769 points gained him 45th place.

The team were comfortable winners with a total of 6,307 points to Millfield's (2nd) 6,011. The Newcastle team, Rutherford, were 5th with 5,749. T.T.

RUGGER, 1974-75 FIRST XV Four victories and eight defeats in School matches is hardly a record to enthuse over. However, at least three narrow defeats might have gone the other way had it not been for an unprecedented sequence of illness and injury. At one stage we had five missing, while the Captain, Tim Ward, who has shown such promise, missed most of the season with glandular fever. The team's qualities were seen in a close and hardfought O.P. match—the best for many a year. The strength of the forwards was in the mauls, while outside there was speed and elusiveness: when forwards and backs hit form together there was a pleasing pattern of play, as vs Barnard Castle. Sadly, this

was the exception, and many chances were missed, mostly from lost concentration: dropped passes, positional lapses, selfishness. Some, thank heavens, tried like mad—David Phillips, acting Captain for most games, was an inspiration in adversity. There was talent: Beaulah was a man amongst boys in defence at Leeds. Spencer was hard to stop near the line. Pulleyn showed his great potential during the holidays, winning through to the final Yorkshire trial. Thomas, who played in the final Durham trial, could be an outstanding fly half if he disciplined his game. -

COLOURS: Potter, Spencer*, Day, Hughes, Pulleyn, Thomas, Phillips*, Harrison, Hudson, Withers, Barnett, Sherratt, Ward* (Capt.), Beaulah*, Neale. * caps.

SECOND XV They played enjoyable and successful Rugby, under their determined Captain Barton, despite having so often to provide Reserves for the 1st XV. Several—Ellison, Haw, J. Newdick and Barton—showed up well in the 'A' XV vs Scarborough College. Official Team: Clare, Jamieson, Haw, Kirby, Rounthwaite*, Barton*, Twizell*, Knowles, Ellison*, Holden, Egleton, Dench, Newdick, P. A., Graham, Newdick J.* * 2nd XV colours. THIRD XV They enjoyed their Rugby as far as limited ambition and scant success! would allow. UNDER 16 XV They had physique and some talent—several must be in contention for the First XV next season. They never gave up, and their losses were narrow. UNDER 15 XV They could be very good, with their great strength in the back row; but they were not consistent. Teams: 'A' XV: Hughes, E. Parkinson, Denison, C. P. Johnson, M. Glaysher, Glen (Capt.), Collingwood-Gittins, G. Tait, McKinlay, King, T. Newstead, Humphreys, K. Kerr, Hawkswell, Parker, Wright, A. R. Turner. '13' XV: T. Burdass, Kilmartin, Cooper, Gray, J. R. Ross, Smakman, R. D. Turner, J. P. Ross, Wilson, P. Morcom, Wetherall, S. Halsall, Marsland, Day, Hepworth, S. M. Bum, Mortimer, R. C. Barker, Readman.

UNDER 14 XV After an indifferent start they realised the promise of their St. Olave's years. Their tight forwards and strong midfield should be able to dominate. 'A' XV: Shuttleworth, Clarkson, R. J. Pulleyn, Upton, Andrews, K. J. Miller (Capt.), Rayson, Hare, W. G. M. Nicholson, Powell, Tyson, Squire, J. P. Wilson, N. M. Sanderson, Ellison. '13' XV selected from: Kaiser, Markwick-Smith, Linton, J. M. V. Storey, R. M. Barron, Thompson, Leckenby, I. A. Robinson (Capt.), H. R. B. Pease, Caulfield, Sunley, Jackson, Sudworth, Bean, Rymer, Bell, Quirke, Greenwood, Motion. The introduction of `B' XVs at both Under 15 and Under 14 level allowed more boys to represent the School. Both XVs played creditably and highlighted a wealth of rugby talent in the Middle School which augurs well for future Senior sides. 42

MORRIS-McGRATH TROPHY Several players improved their game and attitude during the season, including Barton, Rounthwaite, Phillips. However, the accolade went to Paul Withers, who became a strong and unselfish 1st XV prop forward, never having been a team player up the School. J.P.R.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS First XV

Sat. 30th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec. Wed. 1 1 th Dec. Sat. 14th Dec.

Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts XV (home) Headingley Wanderers XV (home) ••• Woodhouse Grove School (home) ... ••• Bradford G.S. (away) ... ••• Ashville College (away) ••• Denstone College (home) ••• Giggleswick School (home) The King's School, Pontefract (home) ••• Ampleforth College (away) ... ••• Barnard Castle School (home) ••• Durham School (home) ... `A' XV v. Scarborough College 1st XV (away) Worksop College (away) ... Pocklington School (home) ... Old Peterites (home) Leeds G.S. (away)

Wed. 9th Oct. Sat. 12th Oct. Wed. 16th Oct. Sat. 2nd Nov. Sat. 9th Nov. Sat. 16th Nov. Wed. 20th Nov. Sat. 23rd Nov. Sat. 30th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec. Sat. 14th Dec.

Woodhouse Grove School (home) Bradford G.S. (away) Ashville College (home) ... Giggleswick School (away) ... The King's School, Pontefract (home) Ampleforth College (away) ... Barnard Castle School (home) Durham School (home) Worksop College (away) ... Pocklington School (home) ... Leeds G.S. (away)

Wed. 9th Oct. Sat. 12th Oct. Wed. 16th Oct. Sat. 2nd Nov. Wed. 13th Nov. Wed. 27th Nov. Sat. 30th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec.

Woodhouse Grove School (home) Barnard Castle School (away) Ashville College (away) ... Giggleswick School (home) ... Ampleforth College (home) ... Scarborough College (away) Worksop College (away) ... Pocklington School (away) ...

Sat. 12th Oct.

Barnard Castle School (home) Ashville College (away) ... Ampleforth College (away) ... Durham School (away) . Worksop College (home) ... Pocklington School (away) ...

Sat. 28th Sept. Wed. 2nd Oct. Wed. 9th Oct. Sat. 12th Oct. Wed. 16th Oct. Sat. 19th Oct. Sat. 2nd Nov. Sat. 9th Nov. Sat. 16th Nov. Wed. 20th Nov. Sat. 23rd Nov. Wed. 27th Nov.

F. 38 14 10 0 13 7 30 16 0 36 15

A. 0 24 15 18 4 9 9 32 42 3 20

Won 19 Won 10 4 Lost Lost 12 Lost 0

7 3 16 13 26

Won 40 Lost 16 Drew 10 Won 8 Won 15 Lost 0 Won 24 Won 15 Won 10 Won 16 Lost 4

6 23 10 3

Won 16 Lost 0 Lost 0 Won 62 Lost 0 Won 63 Lost 0 Lost 0

6 32 48 0 26 0 34 20

Won 20 Lost 0 Lost 3 Lost 0 Won 46 Drew 6

16 8' 13' 4 01 6

Result Won Lost Lost Lost Won Lost Won Lost Lost Won Lost

Second XV

14 12 10 3 10 36

Third XV

Under 16 Colts XV Wed. 16th Oct. Wed. 13th Nov. Wed. 20th Nov. Sat. 30th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec.

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Under 15 Colts XV Wed. 9th Oct. Sat. 12th Oct. Wed. 16th Oct. Wed. 30th Oct. Sat. 2nd Nov. Sat. 9th Nov. Wed. 13th Nov. Wed. 20th Nov. Sat. 23rd Nov. Wed. 27th Nov. Sat. 30th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec. Sat. 25th Jan. Wed. 12th Feb. Sat. 15th Feb. Wed. 19th Feb. Sat. 22nd Feb. Wed. 26th Feb.

Woodhouse Grove School (away) ... Barnard Castle School (home) ... Ashville College (home) Archbishop Holgate's G.S. (away) ... Giggleswick School (away) ... The King's School, Pontefract (away) Ampleforth College (away) ... ... Durham School (away) Nunthorpe G.S. (home) ... Scarborough College (home) Worksop College (home) ... Pocklington School (home) Pocklington School (away) Nunthorpe G.S. (away) ... ... Ashville College (away) Hymers College (home) ... Archbishop Holgate's G.S. (home) Silcoates School (home) ...

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Won 20 0 Won 60 0 Won 16 7 Won 28 0 Lost 10 12 Lost 16 20 Won 8 4 Drew 12 12 Won 17 10 Won 24 0 Won 48 0 Lost 3 32 Lost 4 26 Won 7 4 Lost 3 7 Won 54 0 Won 15 0 Drew 6 6

Under 15 Colts "B" XV Wed. 16th Oct. Sat. 2nd Nov. Fri. 8th Nov. Wed. 13th Nov. Wed. 27tb Nov. Wed. 22nd Jan. Wed. 12th Feb. Fri. 281h Feb.

Ashville College (home) ... Giggleswick School (away) ... Nunthorpe G.S. (home) ... Ampleforth College (away) ... Hymers College `A' XV (away) Hymers College 'A' XV (away) Nunthorpe G.S. (home) ... Pocklington School (home) ...

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Won Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won Won

Under 14 Colts XV Wed. 9th Oct. Sat. 12th Oct. Wed. 30th Oct. Sat. 9th Nov. Wed. 20th Nov. Wed. 27th Nov. Sat. 30th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec. Wed. 22nd Jan. Sat. 15th Feb. Wed. 19th Feb. Sat. 22nd Feb. Tues. 25th Feb. Fri. 28th Feb.

Woodhouse Grove School (away) ... Barnard Castle School (away) ... Archbishop Holgate's G.S. (away) ... The King's School, Pontefract (away) Durham School (away) ... Scarborough College (home) Worksop College (home) ... Pocklington School (away) ... Hymers College (away) ... Ashville College (away) ... Hymers College (home) ... Archbishop Holgate's G.S. (home London Oratory School (home) ... Pocklington School (home)

Won Won Lost Lost Won Won Won

... Lost Won Won Won Won Won Won

Under 14 Colts "B" XV Wed. 9th Oct. Sat. 12th Oct. Mon. I lth Nov, Wed. 20th Nov. Wed. 27th Nov. Sat. 7th Dec. Wed. 22nd Jan. Wed. 12th Feb. Wed. 19th Feb. Wed. 26th Feb. Fri. 28th Feb.

Woodhouse Grove School (away) ... Barnard Castle School (away) Nunthorpe G.S. 'A' XV (home) Durham School (away) ... Scarborough College (home) Pocklington School (home) ... Hymers College (away) Nunthorpe G.S. 'A' XV (away) Hymers College (home) ... Silcoates School (home) Pocklington School (home)

Lost Lost Won Won Won Lost Wor Won Won Lost Lost

SUMMARY OF RESULTS, 1974-75 1st XV (Inter-School matches) 2nd XV ... ... ... 3rd XV ... Under 16 Colts XV Under 15 Colts XV ... Under 15 Colts B XV Under 14 Colts XV ... Under 14 Colts B XV

P. 12 11 8 6 18 8 14 11

W. 4 7 3 2 11 5 10 6

D. 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0

L. 8 3 5 3 5 3 3 5

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1975 Headingley Colts Home Saturday 27th Sept. Home Wednesday 1st Oct. Silcoates School Away Wednesday 8th Oct. Woodhouse Grove School ... Saturday 11th Oct. Bradford G.S. ••• Home Wednesday 15th Oct. Ashville College ••• Home Saturday 18th Oct. Denstone College •• • Away Saturday 1st Nov. Leeds G.S. ... ••• Home ... Wednesday 5th Nov. Giggleswick School ... •• • Away 8th Nov. Saturday King's School, Pontefract ... •• • Away Saturday 15th Nov. Ampleforth College ... ... •• • Home Wednesday 19th Nov. Barnard Castle School ... .• • Away Saturday 22nd Nov. Durham School ... ... ••• Away Wednesday 26th Nov. 'A' XV v. Scarborough College ••. Home Saturday 29th Nov. Worksop College ... ... •• • Home Saturday 6th Dec. Pocklington School ... ••• Away Saturday 13th Dec. Old Peterites ... ... •• • Home ••• Any Old Peterite wishing to play in the Old Boys' Match against the School should apply to J. R. Wood, "Mayfield", Stockton-on-Forest, York; Tel: York 760705.

BOAT CLUB

This year we were missing Mr Du Croz while he was on an exchange visit to the U.S.A., though this loss to our coaching body has been amply filled by the arrival of Mr Macdonald from Durham University. Mr Duncan has again taken control of the Club, with Mr Nixon and Mr Daniel also assisting with the coaching. The Christmas Term was very usefully spent renovating and maintaining all our equipment; the work being done by members of the Club under the supervision of Nick Ramsden and the Captain, William Mcllroy. At this stage our order for a second restricted four fell through, and after much thought it was decided to order a coxless pair convertible to a double scull from B. & H. Boatbuilders of Ely. In preparation for this addition to our fleet, Mr Gray very kindly donated some racks to accommodate the new craft. At the start of the Easter Term it was decided to form a First VIII consisting of last year's 2nd and Colts Fours, while a Colts Squad was also formed under the supervision of Mr Duncan. These crews and another four trained hard through the term with a view to racing in the Yorkshire Head of the River. Three weeks before the race the eight was involved in a serious collision with one of our own sculling boats and it 45

came off worst! Consequently we took the bow section of 'Celia' to Brown's of Durham, who were very helpful by rebuilding it in record time. Their work was soon tested when the VIII won the Senior C Pen- , nant in the York Head, in which two Colts fours and another four also rowed. Shortly before the end of term the VIII departed for London at the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs R. Withers to row in both the School and Tideway Heads. This was the first time we had entered a crew in the Schools' Head, and we were rewarded by finishing a creditable 39th for a new entry, even though conditions were very unpleasant. Two days later in the Tideway Head the same crew had a very disappointing row and dropped to 186th position. Nevertheless the tour was both enjoyable and instructive. Summer Term

We returned in late April to find the 1st VIII had been selected to represent the North East in the Inter-Regional Youth Championships to be held at Holme Pierrepont on Sunday, 18th May. For the crew to qualify as Junior, John Newdick was substituted for William McIlroy. while only two days before the event Tony Yates replaced Robin Holden, who was troubled by a recurring wrist injury. The Saturday at Nottingham turned out to be rather disastrous, the VIII being disqualified in the Senior C competition for late arrival (one minute!) at the start, and W.S.M. finding the sea-like conditions too difficult to achieve any success. On the Sunday the VIII was much more relaxed, and although they came last in the I.R.Y.C. Eights event they were only five lengths behind the Eton College 1st VIII. Below is a summary table of how all the competitive crews fared throughout the season, though we must make mention of some particular successes. St Peter's coxing at Durham has rarely been better and Andrew Gray did all he could to help the 1st IV win the Senior C Fours event at this regatta. Unfortunately, the crew lost by only + length in the final to the season's exceptional Junior crew, Talkin Tam, and thus failed to add to their success at Hexham. The 2nd IV probably produced their best form at Cambridge where they were beaten in the final of Junior B Fours. They reached a similar position at Hexham but then and in following regattas failed to win through. The two other successful crews at the time of writing were surprisingly those to receive least coaching throughout the term. The 4th Four were beaten in the Final of the Novice Fours at both Hexham and Durham's first day before finally achieving the success they deserved. In fact, they raced five times on the Sunday as they dead-heated in the first round. The crew rowed more convincingly each time, though, and with a superb course from Nigel Hawking in the Final they only just overcame a powerful Whitby Friendship crew by one length. Colts 1 and Junior Colts 1 also reached Finals at Durham but lacked the power to make their style pay off. On the other hand the more ungainly Colts 2 combination had a walkover win in Junior B Fours at Bradford Regatta, to be followed by an outstanding performance in a similar event at York Summer. Here they beat an extremely powerful and much older Derwent R.C. crew to take the "Bradford Challenge Cup". 46

At the time of writing three fours, two novice scullers and a scratch coxed pair of John Newdick, Brian Macdonald and Philip Johnson were preparing to row at Leeds Sprint. The only remaining event of the term was the Invitation Colts and Junior and Junior Junior Colts events at Bradford. The corresponding fixture at York in May produced no winners but many close races and much enjoyment. In conclusion I should just like to thank, on behalf of the Boat Club, those people without whose support we could hardly function year by year: Mr and Mrs G. Gray have again tirelessly towed the trailer to regattas and given us support in many other ways. The Supporters' Club Dance Committee, organised by Mr and Mrs C. Morcom and aided by many marvellous friends, arranged yet another very successful function. Finally, all the rowing and coaching members of the Boat Club, including Mr John Hood, who have helped make this another happy and rewarding year. W.S.M.

CREWS

Won Senior C Pennant, York Head 1st VIII: Bow—W. A. D. McMaster aR.teD pNr.eosBett.inntyeh gd ataem North t Eas East IRYC 2—N. J. Ramsden 6th 3—C. G. A. Morcom 4—J. N. C. Turner 5—D. B. McCarter 6—R. J. Holden —sub.: A 7—W. S. Mcllroy —sub.: J. M. Newdick Str.—T. F. Hudson Cox—A. P. P. Gray Bow—D. B. McCarter (2) 2—R. J. Holden (3) 3—W. S. Mcllroy (Str.) Str.—T. F. Hudson (Bow) Cox—A. P. Gray (Cox) Won Senior C Fours, Hexham Finalist, Senior C, Durham, day 1 Won Senior C Fours, Leeds Sprint

1st IV: original order (later in brackets)

2nd IV:

3rd

Bow—W. A. D. McMaster 2—N. J. Ramsden 3—C. G. A. Morcom Str.—J. N. C. Turner Cox—P. D. Johnson

Finalist, Junior B, Cambridge Finalist, Junior, B, Hexham Beaten Final, Junior B, Leeds Sprint

IV: Bow—P. S. Spencer 2—W. M. A. Bentley

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3 J. M. Newdick

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Str.—J. Snowdon Cox—J. R. Macfarlane and R. A. C. Bronk

4th IV: Bow—C. A. F. Brown 2—I. A. Nichols 3—T. C. Moore Str.—L. S. Wilson Cox—N. S. Hawking

Finalist, Novice Fours, Hexham Finalist, Novice Fours, Durham, day 1 Won Novice Fours, Durham, day 2 Won Junior B, Leeds Sprint

C olts 1:

Finalist, Junior U-16, Durham, Wear Finalist, Junior U-16, Durham, day 1

Bow—N. P. Plahe 2—G. A. Crowther 3—K. C. Brown Str.—A. D. B. Yates Cox—P. A. Gray

Finalist, Colts Invitation, York Won Junior B Fours, Bradford Sprint Won Junior B Fours, York, Summer

Colts 2: Bow—M. L. M. Warne 2—J. W. Brooke 3—P. A. Stemmler Str.—J. E. Tunnard Cox—R. D. Burton Junior Colts :

Bow—N. F. Morris later—D . Cooper 2—G. H. Morris later—R. Marsland 3—T. I. J. Newstead Str.—R. M. Turner Cox—M. J. Scott original crew Finalist, Junior Colts Invitation, York later crew Finalist, Junior U -15, Durham, day 1 Coxed Pair: J. M. Newdick B. Macdonald P. Johnson

Scullers: Senior C—W. S. McIlroy Novice —P. S. Spencer L. S. Wilson K. C. Brown

HOCKEY CLUB It cannot be denied that the School had a disappointing season and I hope that the lessons which were learnt during the course of it will be applied next year. The combination of bad luck and lack of experience meant that our results were rather unflattering. The first eleven contained only two old colours and the lack of mature match experience showed in an inability to withstand pressure in defence and to press home attacks to successful conclusions. However, the effort and courage of the side cannot be faulted and I believe that players benefited greatly from the games during the season. The side was captained by David Phillips who despite setbacks never let his enthusiasm or encouragement falter and who never failed to give of his best. Those returning, half of the side, will, I am sure, be better for the experience gained in the hard school of matches. The second eleven were a little more successful, but they, too, contained a large proportion of younger players who return next year. Their dash and enthusiasm, now tempered by maturity of play, make me hopeful for next year. Two colts sides, under sixteen and under fifteen, had some matches this year and it was a pleasure to see the potential shown by many of these younger players. The Club as a whole enjoyed a lot of hockey because of the mild, though wet, spring and the seascin ended with a six-a-side knockout competition. I should like to thank all those members of itaff who gave their time in helping the Club at all levels. R.H.H. 48

First Eleven from: D. M. H. Phillips, D. J. Young, S. D. M. Yates, J. C. Rounthwaite, J. J. Clarke, J. S. Barton, R. W. Parkinson, J. H. Twizell, J. Noble, J. S. M. Thomas, M. W. Jamieson, A. W. Tait

HOCKEY REPORTS, 1975 v. Bootham School (away) Lost 1-2 The School put up a brave fight with only ten men after the loss of James Thomas with a cut eye soon after the start. At half time the School was somewhat fortunate to be only one goal down after the woodwork had been rattled a number of times. An early goal in the second half from Richard Parkinson pulled the School back into the game only to be denied a draw by a late goal from Bootham. v. Scarborough (away) Lost 0-1 On a heavy pitch we were slow to start. Lack of penetration up front and some suspect defensive play prevented the School from finding any rhythm. A fine penalty save from David Young was followed by a defensive mistake in which the only goal of the match was scored. v. York H.C. 2nd XI (away) Lost 0-5 A strong York team proved to be too experienced for the School who were still unsure of their capability. The School never settled and were continuously being pulled all over the field. The chances that fell to the School in front of goal were missed but York proved to be less lenient despite an outstanding display by Simon Barton at centre half, and scored 5 goals. v. Pandas H.C. (home) Drew 0-0 Without doubt this was the best team display of the season. The two teams were evenly matched and the defences controlled most of the first half. As the two teams tired, gaps emerged but neither side could take advantage of the room given. The School deserved the final result if only for the tremendous effort each player put in. v. Worksop College (home) Lost 0-2 Again it was the lack of a goal scorer which deprived the School of a fairer result. At half time the School was well satisfied with a 0-0 score after a sound display from the whole defence, especially Simon Barton. During the second half Worksop pushed up and allowed the School forwards increased freedom. However the chances created were squandered and Worksop ran home 2-0 winners. v. Styx H.C. (home) Lost 0-7 This was a disappointing result for the School but they were by no means disgraced. The strong Styx side made things exceedingly difficult for an out-of-touch School team. Styx seemed to be a yard quicker to everything and gave an exhibition of making the ball do the work. This resulted in loose marking which allowed the opposition forwards ample time in which to score. 49

v. York University (home) Lost 1-2 After starting an hour late the School had lost its edge. Frustration! soon crept in due to a somewhat unorthodox University defence which proved difficult to penetrate. The School controlled the majority of the game but allowed two simple goals when pushing up too far in eagerness to score. The School got some reward with a late goal from Richard Parkinson v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. (home) Lost 0-2 The difference between the two sides again lay in the ability to score goals. Archbishop's took the only chances they had while the School, who had a number of chances, were unable to make the most of them. In order to win one must score goals and this proved without doubt the School's downfall throughout the season. D.M.H.P.

CRICKET RETROSPECT It is pleasing to look back on a season which has been so rich in

promise. It is some time since a St Peter's team really wanted to bat and felt confident of making a good score. Judged strictly by results, the 1st XI was not outstanding, but the potential of this young and inexperienced team was clear for all to see. The younger players were helped a great deal by the captain, Jonathan Clark, and his vice-captain, Jonathan Rounthwaite. It was a pity that Clark had a rather disappointing season as a batsman, but as Captain and in the field he set a fine example. The strength of the batting was in its depth. There were no stars, but everyone was capable of making runs. John Glen rarely failed to give the team a sound start and the later batsmen took adrantage of this. Rounthwaite played extremely well in the second half of the season and it was a real pleasure to see Simon Barton overcome his lack of confidence and score runs in the 1st XI. 'The spearhead of the attack was David Riley, who bowled his legbreaks with great accuracy and was never played with confidence. He was well supported by Rounthwaite and Peter Clare, whose steadiness and stamina were great assets. The fielding was variable, although at times it was very good. The main problem was in the close catching, but this was partially solved when Chris Brockbank, a fine cover fielder, showed that he could field equally well near the wicket. The fielding cup was awarded to Rounthwaite, whose ability and enthusiasm in the covers saved many runs. The 2nd XI had another successful season, losing only once and winning most of their matches comfortably. David Potter led the team well and the opening bowling of Marcus Haw and Christopher Harland paved the way for most of the wins. D.K. 50

JUNIOR COLTS After two defeats the team rallied splendidly, made several good scores, were never beaten again, and finished with two decisive wins. The attack was led by N. M. Sanderson and I. C. M. Rayson, supported by J. F. Ellison, C. G. Rymer and N. D. Shuttleworth, but it depended very much on N. M. Sanderson for real penetration. He had several fine performances including the hat-trick against Bootham. R. J. Pulleyn,

J. N. W. Hare and I. C. M. Rayson all had several knocks over 20, but it was J. F. Ellison who set a fine example by always attacking the bowling, sometimes a little impetuously, and recording the only 50 of the season. J. P. Wilson kept wicket enthusiastically, byes were rare, and he took several good catches. Overall the team spirit grew as the season progressed, the catching was good and sometimes brilliant, but it took time for it to be appreciated how important fielding and throwing are, T. C. Upton being one of the few exceptions. J. F. Ellison, captaining a side for the first time, was always willing to listen and set a fine example by his keenness. Results: Played 9, Won 3, Lost 2, Drawn 3. Abandoned 1.

The following played during the season: S. M. Buckle, K. P. Clarkson, J. F. Ellison, P. G. Fender, J. N. W. Hare, P. M. Johnson, K. J. Miller, H. R. B. Pease, R. J. Pulleyn, I. C. M. Rayson, C. G. Rymer, N. M. Sanderson, N. D. Shuttleworth, N. Squire,

M. J. Tyson, T. C. Upton, J. P. Wilson.

G.M.S. The Senior House Cup was won by the Manor, who beat the Rise in the final. The Junior House Cup was won by Queen's, who narrowly

defeated the Manor in the final. The single-wicket competition for the Yeomans Cup was won by Simon Barton, who defeated Jonathan Clark in the final. We were pleased to welcome two new coaches this season, Keith Mohan and Don Wilson, and we thank them for their help. Finally thanks are also due to the 1st and 2nd XI scorers, Andrew Naylor and Chris Watson. 1st XI

2nd XI

i*J. J. Clark (Capt.), 1973-74-75 t*J. C. Rounthwaite (Vice-Capt), 1973-74-75 i*P. C. Clare, 1975 t*D. I. Riley, 1974-75 *J. S. Barton, 1975 *C. T. Brockbank, 1975 *M. J. Glen, 1975 *R. M. Stringer, 1975 *A. W. Tait, 1975 *J. S. Taylor, 1975 *J. S. M. Thomas, 1975

t Cap —

Selected from:— *D. N. Potter (Capt.) *D. M. H. Phillips (Vice-Capt.) *D. R. Gilbertson *C. C. Harland *M. P. Haw *N. P. Monro *N. J. Radford *R. G. J. Sherratt N. E. R. Brown D. V. Clout A. S. Newstead R. W. Parkinson R. H. Taylor

* Colours —

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI Date 3rd May 7th May

Opponents Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. M.C.C.

Ground Home

Result Won Lost

School

Opponents

99 for 1 168

96 210 for 3 (dec.) 191 for 4 (dec.) 173 for 9 (dec.) 195 for 5

10th May

Bradford G. S.

Away

Lost

17th May

Worksop College

Home

Abandoned

39 for 2 148 for 3

144

21st May

The Forty Club

Home

Drawn

28th May

York C.C.

Home

Lost

31st May 7th June 14th June 21st June

Sedbergh School ... Giggleswick School ... Ampleforth College ... Leeds G. S. ... ...

Away Away Home Home

Drawn Won Lost Won

201 76 for 2 100 225 for 5

5th July 7th July

Bootham School Pocklington Schol

... ...

Home Away

Won Drawn

175 107 for 8

9th July

Saints C.C.

...

Home

Drawn

...

11th July1 Old Peterites ...

Home

(dec.)

185

Won

12th Julyf

100 for 7 136 for 8 (dec.) 82

200 for 4 (dec.) 195 for 9 75 142 224 for 5 (dec.) 104 153 for 8 (dee.) 159 for 6 (dec.) 82 for 9 (dec.) 127

1st XI AVERAGES Batting J. C. Rounthwaite J. S. Barton ... D. I. Riley ... C. T. Brockbank ... J. J. Clark P. C. Clare ... M. J. Glen ... R. M. Stringer ... J. S. M. Thomas A. W. Tait ... J. S. Taylor ...

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

No. of Innings 14 12

Not out 3 1 2 0 11 15 2 11 1 14 1 14 1 2 5 1 *Denotes 'not out'

Runs 265 242 136 209 234 178 229 193 55 8 62

Highest Innings

53 70 41 35 49 42* 44 49* 30 3* 29

Aver= 24.09 22.00 19.43 19.00 18.00 17.80 17.62 14.85 9.17 8.00 7.75

Bowling Dyers

D. I. Riley J. C. Rounthwaite ... P. C. Clare J. S. M. Thomas J. S. Taylor ...

Maidens

... 193.3 ... 191.2 ... 202 ... 49.3 ... 127

71 61 43 10 25

Runs

454 470 555 179 356

Wickets

36 24 24 7 7

2nd XI 10th May 14th May 17th May 31st May 7th June 14th June 21st June 5th July

St Peter's 130 for 6 dec. (R. G. J. Sherratt 62 not out) Bradford G.S. 56 for 6 St Peter's 148 for 6 dec. (N. Monro 38; R. G. J. Sherratt 41; N. J. Radford 34 not out) Durham School 42 (M. Haw 4 for 11; N. J. Radford 4 for 2) Worksop College 54 (C. Harland 7 for 29; M. Haw 3 for 22) St Peter's 57 for 1 Pocklington School 96 (R. G. Sherratt 6 for 34; M. Haw 3 for 15) St Peter's 98 far 8 (N. J. Radford 35 not out) Giggleswick School 46 (C. Harland 7 for 26; M. Haw 3 for 16) St Peter's 47 for 3 Ampleforth College 143 for 5 dec. (C. Harland 3 for 31) St Peter's 63 for 9 (D. R. Gilberts3n 25) St Peter's 44 Leeds G.S. 48 for 2 St Peter's 98 Bootham School 87 (M. Haw 7 for 50; C. Harland 3 for 32)

.4 verage 12.61 19.58 23.13 25.57 50.86

Under 15 Colts XI I t h May

17th May 28th May 31st May 7th June 14th June 18th June 21st June 28th June 5th July 7th July

Bradford G.S. 106 for 6 dec. (R. Collingwood-Gittins 4 for 22) St Peter's 64 for 3 (J. Hughes 26 not out) St Peter's 75 for 3 (J. P. Ross 35; J. Hughes 27 not out) Worksop College Match Abandoned St Peter's 114 (R. Collingwood-Gittins 28) Manchester Boys XI 95 for 7 (Kerr 3 for 25) Sedbergh 101 (K. Kerr 4 for 45) St Peter's 93 (G. Tait 51) St Peter's 159 for 4 dec. (J.P. Ross 45; S. Brown 37 not out; J. Markwick-Smith 46 not out) Giggleswick 71 (R. Collingwood-Gitttns 3 for 19) St Peter's 93 Ampleforth 94 for 3 St Peter's 110 for 7 dec. Bootham 111 for 6 (K. Kerr 5 for 33) Leeds G.S. 134 (K. Kerr 3 for 48) St Peter's 117 for 6 (G. Tait 70) Worksop College 83 (J. P. Ross 4 for 28; G. Tait 5 for 23) St Peter's 85 for 6 (G. Tait 40) Oakwood 159 for 7 dec. (K. Kerr 3 for 39; G. Tait 3 for 56) St Peter's 98 for 6 (R. Collialwood-Gittins 54 not out) St Peter's 146 (J. P. Ross 33; R. Collingwood-Gittins 30) Pocklington 97 for 5 (K. Kerr 3 for 49)

Team selected from:— R. Collingwood-Gittins* (capt.) G. Tait• K. Kerr* J. P. Ross* M. Parker S. Brown J. Markwick-Smith J. Hughes G. King J. R. Ross C. Hawkswell J. Baggs R. Readman P. Kilmartin M. Burn '—colours

Under 14 Colts XI Oakwood School 152 for 7 dec. St Peter's 95 Durham 97 (N. M. Sanderson 5 for 10) St Peter's 21 Worksop 78 for 8 (I. C. M. Rayson 5 for 26) Rain Pocklington 181 for 7 dec. (I. C. M. Rayson 5 for 47) St Peter's 151 for 5 (J. F. Ellison 36) St Peter's 78 (J. N. W. Hare 29) Giggleswick 58 Ampleforth 156 for 7 dec. St Peter's 101 for 7 (J. F. Ellison 40) St Peter's 115 for 6 dec. (I. C. M. Rayson 35) Bootham 100 for 9 Worksop 46 (N. M. Sanderson 6 for 24) St Peter's 47 for 1 St Peter's 140 (J. F. Ellison 56) Bootham 56 (N. M. Sanderson 5 for 10)

Senior House Matches

1st Round

r Rise 83 for 3 (N. P. Monro 43) beat Queen's 79 (D. M. H. Phillips 6 for 34; I J. S. M. Thomas 4 for 37) School 74 for 0 (S. Barton 46 not out) beat Grove 73 (J. N. Auburn 22; 1 R. Sherratt 8 for 34) I Temple 131 for 5 (J. C. Rounthwaite 48; D. R. Gilbertson 39) beat Dronfield 118 for 9 (J. S. Taylor 53)

Semi-Finals

(Rise 138 for 8 (D. M. H. Phillips 42 not out; D. N. Potter 25; N. J. Radford J 3 for 30) beat School 89 (D. M. H. Phillips 4 for 44; J. S. M. Thomas 6 for 28) Manor 93 for 6 (C. Harland 32; R. H. Taylor 29; D. Riley 3 for 35) beat Temple 91 (D. Riley 26; R. M. Stringer 4 for 10; R. Collingwood-Gittins 3 for 11)

Final

'Manor 146 for 8 (P. Clare 70; D. M. H. Phillips 5 for 80) beat Rise 91 A. (D. N. Potter 41; P. Clare 4 for 16; R. Collin3wood-Gittins 3 for 5)

Junior House Matches 1st Round

{Grove 53 (J. S. Schofield 4 for 11) beat Dronfield 47 Queen's 34 for 3 beat School 29 (G. Tait 4 for 8; K. Miller 6 for 21) Rise 113 for 8 (C. Hawkswell 5 for 52) beat Temple 86 (J. Baggs 5 for 33)

Semi Finals

(Queen's 59 for 0 (J. Hughes 28 not out; P. Fender 24 not out) beat Grove 57 i (G. Tait 4 for 30; K. Miller 4 for 22) Manor 112 for 7 (R. Collingwood-Gittins 29; R. Readrnan 29) beat Rise 111 (C. G. Rymer 34; N. M. Sanderson 5 for 40) f Queen's 86 for 8 (J. Hughes 21; N. M. Sanderson 3 for 20) beat

Final

1 Manor 84 for 9 (R. Collingwood-Gittins 21; G. Tait 5 for 29)

ST PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 3rd May Result: Won by 9 wickets Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 96 (P. C. Clare 3 for 20, J. C. Rounthwai 3 for 30). St Peter's 97 for 1 (R. M. Stringer 49 not out, J. J. Clark 42 not o

ST PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 7th May Result: Lost by 42 runs M.C.C. 210 for 3 dec. (P. Baines 100 not out, D. H. K. Smith 55). St Peter's 168 (D. I. Riley 41, P. C. Clare 38, C. T. Brockbank 3 R. K. Platt 4 for 58). ST PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played away on Saturday, 10th May Result: Lost by 47 runs ST PETER'S

BRADFORD G.S. ... 128 N. J. Topham, not out ... 16 D . A. Stead, run out P. A. Raper, ct. Taylor, b. R iley ... 13 C. J. Storr, ct. Tait, b. Riley ... 16 A. R. S. Barr, b. Riley I. Hudson, not out J. R. Verity D . A. Lowson did not bat P. J. Jackson B. R. Heap R. T. Brown Extras... 16

R. M. Stringer, ct Topham, b. Heap M. J. Glen, ct. Hudson, b. Heap ... J. J. Clark, run out ... J. C. Rounthwaite, ct. Lowson, b. Storr J. S. Barton, 1.b.w. b. Topham P. C. Clare, b. Heap C. T. Brockbank, ct. Lowson, b. Heap D. I. Riley, b. Heap ... J. S. Taylor, ct. Verity, b. Heap ... J. S. M. Thomas, ct. Brown, b. Heap ... A. W. Tait, not out ... Extras...

Total for 10 wkts.

Total for 4 wkts. dec. 191

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

Fall of wickets 4 1 2 3 —47

— 53 10-7 18-6

95 103 125 125 137 137

Bowling Analysis 0. P. C. Clare 14 I. S. Taylor 18 D. 1. Riley 19 1. C. Rounthwaite 13 J. S. M. Thomas 4

M. 1 1 4 4 0

W. 0 0 3 0 0

R. 51 48 38 23 15

Av. co co 12.7 co

I. Hudson B. R. Heap D. A. Lowson C. J. Storr N. J. Topham

0. 9 15.5 14 10 11

M. 2 6 3 4 4

W. 0 7 0 1 1

R. 27 21 34 19 22

AV.

m 3.0 m 19.0 22.0

St Peter's 144, Bradford G.S. 191 for 4 dec. After an uncertain start Bradford G.S. built a formidable score largely thanks to a fine innings of 128 not out by N. J. Topham, their captain. For the School, D. I. Riley (3 for 38) bowled well and for much of the innings the fielding was excellent. The School's innings of 144 was rather a mixture. M. J. Glen (44) played extremely well and there were several other useful innings, most of which ended with bad shots. The later batsmen were unfortunate to have to bat on a wicket which had deteriorated a great deal. For Bradford G.S., B. R. Heap bowled very accurately in taking 7 for 21. ST PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 17th May Result: Match abandoned Worksop College 173 for 9 dec. (A. Chaudhri 40, D. I. Riley 4 for 42, P. C. Clare 3 for 19). St Peter's 38 for 2. After Worksop had batted very slowly until tea in scoring 173 for 9 dec., the School only had 50 minutes' batting before the match had to be abandoned because of rain. ST PETER'S v. THE FORTY CLUB played at home on Wednesday, 21st May Result: Drawn The Forty Club : 195 for 5 dec. St Peter's 148 for 3. ST PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 28th May Result: Lost by 15 runs York C.C. 200 for 4 dec. (B. Marchant 52, J. Herbert 50, R. M. Stringer 3 for 23). St Peter's 185 (J. J. Clark 49, M. J. Glen 36, C. T. Brockbank 34, L. Barker 4 for 37). 55

ST PETER'S v. SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 31st May Result: Match drawn ST PETER'S

SEDBERGH SCHOOL

R. M. Stringer, b. Wilkinson

7 13 10 0 70 2 12 33

M. J. Glen, b. Birchenall (R.) J. J. Clark, ct. Braithwaite-Exley, b. Rogers J. C. Rounthwaite, b. Birchenall (R.) ••• J. S. Barton, ct. Aldersley, b. Wilkinson • •• P. C. Clare, ct. Umbers, b. Wilson ... ••• C. T. Brockbank, run out ... ••• D. I. Riley, b. Birchenall (13.) ••• J. S. Taylor, b. Birchenall (R.) J. S. M. Thomas, b. Wilkinson ... R. W. Parkinson, not out Extras ...

30 15

D. H. W. Mount, ct. Clark, b. Taylor R. A. E. Umbers, c. and b. Clare ... J. J. Rogers, ct. Barton, b. Taylor M. Braithwaite-Exley, I.b.w. b. Clare R. W. D. Birchenall, ct. Riley, b. Clare W. B. Wilkinson, I.b.w. b. Clare ... D. Birchenall, b. Taylor J. Aldersley, run out... G. Brooksbank, run out M. H. Wilson, not out D. Longfield, not out Extras

••• ..• ••• ••• .•. •.• ••• •••

39 30 10 14 41 19 15

...

—

Total for 10 wkts.

201

Total for 9 wkts.

Fall of wickets

91 130 131 164

87 109 112 156 185 191 195

Bowling Analysis O. R.W.D. Birchenall 20 W. B. Wilkinson 20.1 M. H. Wilson 11 J. J. Rogers 10 D. Birchenall 9 J. Aldersley 3

M. 3 5 1 0 2 1

W. 3 3 1 1 I 0

R. 46 45 35 44 14 2

Av. 15.33 15.0 35.0 44.0 14.0 co

O. P. C. Clare 15 J. S. Taylor 15 D. 1. Riley 9 J.C.Rounthwaite 7 J. S. M. Thomas 2

M. 1 4 5 1 0

W. 4 3 0 0 0

R. 65 38 25 33 18

Av. 16.25 12.67 co co to

St Peter's 201, Sedbergh 195 for 9 In recent years the St Peter's v. Seclbergh fixture has produced some exciting matches, and this year's match was certainly in the best tradition. The School batted first on a good wicket and, after a steady start, slumped to 51 for 5. A partial recovery saw them to 103 for 6 at lunch, after which some determined batting produced a final total of 201, a remarkable effort in difficult circumstances. The innings was held together by J. S. Barton (70) who played with courage and enterprise, and he received good support from the later batsmen, particularly D. I. Riley (33) and J. S. M. Thomas (30). Sedbergh's early batsmen took the score to 76 for 1 before the School got into the game again. At 112 for 5 Sedbergh seemed to have little chance of success, but W. B. Wilkinson (41) hit out superbly and the last over came with Sedbergh needing 11 to win. Four runs came from two balls, but the 9th wicket then fell. The School was denied victory when a confident 1.b.w. appeal was turned down and the match finished with Sedbergh 195 for 9. P. C. Clare (4 for 65) bowled well for the School, but most impressive was the young opening bowler, J. S. Taylor, who took 3 for 38 and remained very calm in the tense situation at the end. A fine match and great credit to both teams. 56

ST PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 7th June Result: Won by 8 wickets GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL N. A. Shaw, ct. Brockbank, b. Riley J. E. Taylor, b. Riley A. Nuttall, ct. Clark, b. Rounthwaite G. Fowler, I.b.w. b. Riley ... M. N. Thurmott, I.b.w. b. Rounthwaite R. Alston, st. Tait, b. Riley A. L. Greenwood, b. Riley ... M. Kerr, I.b.w. b. Riley ... D. M. Lee, l.b.w b. Riley ... J. Pitts, not out P. Collinson, c. and b. Riley... Extras ... Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wkts. 1 2 3 27

19 8 2 8 7 7 7 1 5 0 0 11

ST PETER'S R. M. Stringer, ct. Kerr, b. Thurmott M. J. Glen, l.b.w. b. Lee ... J. J. Clark, not out ... J. C. Rounthwaite, not out J. S. Barton P. C. Clare C. T. Brockbank D. I. Riley did not bat J. S. Taylor J. S. M. Thomas A. W. Tait Extras ...

Total for 2 wkts.

R. 7 14 18 25

Bowling Analysis Av. 0. co G. Fowler 8 oo D. M. Lee 15 2.25 M. N, Thurmott 7 12.50

M. 2 1 12 8

W. 0 0 8 2

Fall of wkts. 1 2

0. I. S. Taylor 4 P. C. Clare 6 D. I. Riley 21.4 J. C. Rounthwaite 19

15 28 16 II

50 M. 2 2 3

W. 0 1 I

R. 15 37 18

Av. co 37.0 18.0

Giggleswick 75, St. Peter's 76 for 2 The School lost the toss, but, as it turned out, this was probably fortunate. The Giggleswick batsmen found the bowling of D. I. Riley too much for them and they struggled for over 50 overs before being all out for 75. Riley's figures of 8 for 18 in 21.4 overs represent a fine sustained exhibition of leg-spin bowling and he was admirably supported by J. C. Rounthwaite (2 for 25 in 19 overs). The School scored the 76 runs for victory without any difficulty, M. J. Glen (28) being the top scorer. ST PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 14th June Result: Lost by 42 runs AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE M. Pierce, b. Clare ... A. Stapleton, b. Taylor J. Pearce, c. Tait, b. Clare .. J. Hamilton-Dalryraple, ct. Brockbank,

•••

21 20 0 32 0 5 0 33

Extras ...

•••

G. Knight, st. Tait, b. Riley F. Beardmore-Gray, b. Riley C. Soden-Bird, not out • ... 1. Willis, I.b.w. b. Rounthwaite C. Newsam, ct. Rounthwaite, b. Riley W. Frewen, b. Rounthwaite M. Lucey, b. Clare ...

Total for 10 wkts.

ST PETER'S R. M. Stringer, b. Pearce • M. J. Glen, ct. Lucey, b. HamiltonDalrymple • J. J. Clark, ct. Willis, b. Soden-Bird J. C. Rounthwaite, ct. Beardmore-Gray,

5 3 6

•• • ••• ••• •••

•••

8 ••• •••

3. S. Barton, ct. Willis, b. Soden-Bird ... P. C. Clare, ct. Beardmore-Gray, b. Pearce C. T. Brockbank, b. Pearce... ... ... D. I. Riley, I.b.w. b. Pearce J. S. Taylor, ct. Beardmore'Gray, b. Pearce J. S. M. Thomas, ct. Soden-Bird, b. Pearce A. W. Tait, not out Extras ...

... 142

Total for 10 wkts.

1 26 4 0 5 19 1 29 0 6

Fall of wkts. 1 2 3 8

W. 3 1 2 4

R. 45 32 24 24

O. 15.1 P. C. Clare J. S. Taylor 12 J. C. Rounthwaite 19 D. 1. Riley 16

M. 2 3 9 11

Fall of wkts. 1 2 3 4 2

Bowling Analysis Av. 15.0 W. Frewen 32.0 J. Hamilton12.0 Dalrymple 6.0 C. Newsam J. Pearce C. Soden-Bird

O. 7

M. 4

W. 0

R. 5

Av, co

6 4 15.5 11

2 0 8 2

1 0 7 2

6 16 35 32

6.0 co 5.0 16.0

St Peter's 100, Ampleforth 142 The School's poor luck with the toss continued against Ampleforth Ampleforth's innings was unimpressive for a long time. Three wickets fell to the new ball, and after a partial recovery the innings slumped to 85 for 9. There followed a splendid last-wicket stand of 57 between M. Lucey (33) and C. Soden-Bird (32 not out). For the School, D. 1. Riley (4 for 24) again bowled well, as did P. C. Clare (3 for 45) and J. C. Rounthwaite (2 for 24). The School made a fair start, but as soon as the Ampleforth captain, J. Pearce, joined the attack, wickets began to fall. As the wicket deteriorated, Pearce spun the ball viciously and ended with the excellent figures of 7 for 35. J. J. Clark (26) played well early in the innings, and a late stand between J. S. Taylor (29) and C. T. Brockbank (19) included some fme shots. ST PETER'S v. LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 21st June Result: Won by 5 wickets LEEDS G.S. ... 103 S. K. Lax, b. Rounthwaite ••• 11 R. C. F. Wadkin, b. Riley ... ••• 9 N. R. Clough, ct. Tait, b. Riley ... ••• 21 C. R. M. Stead, ct. Tait, b. Thomas ••35 M. J. Shoesmith, b. Rounthwaite ••• 20 C. D. Towler, not out N. D. Wright A. W. Dodgshon I. did not bat S. A. Bell T. J. Towler N. J. Duxbury Extras ... 25

ST PETER'S J. J. Clark, ct. Wadkin, b. Towler 44 M. J. Glen, st. Wright, b. Dodgshon 39 J. C. Rounthwaite, run out 50 P. C. Clare, not out ... 42 J. S. Barton, I.b.w. b. Bell ... 8 C. T. Brockbank, b. Bell ... 23 N. J. Radford, not out ... 0 D. I. Riley J. S. Taylor did not bat J. S. M. Thomas A. W. Tait Extras ... 19

—

Total for 5 wkts. dec. Fall of wkts. 1 2 3

... 224

Total for 5 wkts. Fall of wkts. 1 2 3 4 5

101 136 140 166 224 O. P. C. Clare 16 11 J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley 18 J. C. Rounthwaite 14.3 J. S. M. Thomas 4

M. 2 1 7 4 0

225

91 117 173 184 220 W. 0 0 2 2 1

R. 69 20 41 43 26

Bowling Analysis Av. co S. K. Lax oo N. J. Duxbury 20.5 T. J. Towler 21.5 S. A. Bell 26.0 A. W. Dodgshon

O. 12.2 6 18 12 7

M. 1 1 4 2 1

Leeds G.S. 224 for 5 dec., St Peter's 225 for 5 58

W. 0 0 1 2 1

R. 57 8 74 39 28

Av. co co 74.0 19.5 28.0

In a very exciting game the School defeated Leeds G.S. by 5 wickets, the winning run coming from the second ball of the last over. Leeds G.S. won the toss and batted first. Their innings was dominated by S. K. Lax, who played with considerable power and ability in scoring 103. After starting in tremendous form, Lax struggled for a while against D. I. Riley (2 for 41) and J. C. Rounthwaite (2 for 43), but his was a most mature innings. A late stand between M. Shoesmith (35) and C. D. Towler (20 not out) enabled Leeds G.S. to declare at 224 for 5 dec. With only 2 hours 40 minutes in which to score the necessary runs, the School needed a solid start and this was provided by J. J. Clark (44) and M. J. Glen (39) in an opening stand of 91. A fine innings by J. C. Rounthwaite (50) was followed by a stand between P. C. Clare (42 not out) and C. T. Brockbank (23). Clare paced his innings splendidly and finally won the match with a straight drive for 4 in the last over.

ST PETER'S 175, BOOTHAM 104 The School had a comfortable 71-run victory over Bootham. Having been put in to bat on a good batting pitch, the School scored 175. Almost all the batsmen got out, just as they seemed to be building a big innings. J. C. Rounthwaite (53) and M. J. Glen (20) had a good stand and D. I. Riley (26) scored useful runs late in the innings. For Bootham, M. T. Foulds (6-70) bowled with great perseverance. Bootham made quite a promising start, but slumped from 32 for 1 to 36 for 5, and although M. Bellerby made an enterprising 31, their chance of victory had gone. For the School, J. C. Rounthwaite (3-17), P. C. Clare (3-18) and D. I. Riley (3-42) shared the wickets. ST PETER'S SCHOOL J. J. Clark, ct. Walker, b. Foulds M. J. Glen, b. Rattray R. M. Stringer, b. Foulds J. C. Rounthwaite, ct. Lawton, b. Foulds P. C. Clare, ct. Walker, b. Foulds 1. S. Barton, I.b.w. b. Foulds C. T. Brockbank, ct. Walker, b. Foulds ••• DA. Riley, ct. Rattray, b. Jackson J. S. Taylor, b. Rattray ••• J. S. M. Thomas, b. Jackson A. W. Tait, not out ... Extras •.• Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

BOOTHAM SCHOOL R. Hermiston, ct. Clark, b. Riley ... M. T. Foulds, run out ... A. Rattray, b. Rounthwaite A. Ashby ct. & b. Rounthwaite A Walker, b. Rounthwaite D. Anderson, b. Riley ... M. Bellerby, ct. Clare, b. Riley ... P. Caldwell, ct. Brockbank, b. Clare G. Reavley, b. Clare C. Lawton, 1.b.w. b. Clare ... E. Jackson, not out Extras

0 20 14 53 15 14 8 26 9 0 3 13

... 175

Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

0 26 78 107 123 137 138 160 172

19 6 11 0 0 7 31 10 0 7 2 11 104

15 32 32 36 36 70 86 92 95

kJ'

K T. Foulds C. Lawton E. ackson A. Rattray

O. 22 14 13 5

M. 3 5 3 1

W. 6 0 2 2

R. 70 36 35 21

Bowling Analysis Av. 0. M. 11.67 P.0 . Clare 16.2 9 co J. S. Taylor 8 3 17.50 D. 1. Riley 18 5 10.50 I. C. Rounthwaite 9 4

W. 3 0 3 3

R. 18 16 42 17

Av. 6.0 as

14.0 5.67

POCKLINGTON SCHOOL 153-8 dec., ST PETER'S 107-8 A rather depleted School team made a good start against Pocklington. Half of the Pocklington team were dismissed for 56 for 5, but the School's attack lacked the variety to press home the advantage. R. Southwell (37) and J. C. Young (32) led a spirited recovery and Pocklington were able to declare 153 for 8 dec. For the School, C. C. Harland, in his first 1st XI match, took 5 for 49. Any hopes of a success for the School disappeared when both opening batsmen were dismissed without scoring. P. C. Clare (22) batted well, but the School slumped to 86 for 8. J. S. M. Thomas (12 not out) and C. C. Harland (7 not out) batted for the last 35 minutes without great difficulty. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL ... K. Howard, b. Harland ... D. Crowe ct. Tait, b. Harland N. Readrnan, ct. Barton, b. Harland ... D. Osbourne, ct. Tait, b. Clare R. V. Southwell, ct. Potter, b. Thomas N. Charlesworth, ct. Tait, b. Harland ••• . •• J. C. Young. b. Clare... M. Allison, not out ... ... A. J. Atkin, b. Harland P. Halliday, not out ... G. Edmonds, did not bat ... Extras Total for 8 wkts. dec. Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

... 29 ... 13 ... 37 ... 32 ... 16 ... ... 12 153

ST PETER'S SCHOOL ... 0 J. J. Clark, b. Charlesworth R. M. Stringer, ct. Atkin b. Edmonds ... 0 J. C. Rounthwaite, ct. Atkin, b. Readman 13 ... 22 P. C. Clare ct. Srmthwell, b. Atkin ... ... 13 J. S. Barton, ct. & b. Atkin 14 C. T. Brockbank, ct. Edmonds, b. Atkin ... ... 4 D. N. Potter, b. Readman ... ... 6 ... R. G. J. Sherratt, b. Atkin ... ... 12 J. S. M. Thomas, not out ... .. 7 ... C. C. Harland, not out ... ... A. W. Tait, did not bat .. I6 Extras

Total for 8 wkts. 107 4.0 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

0 4 38 50 62 71 81 86 17 36 43 54 56 123 123 149 Bowling Analysis O. M. W. R. Av. M. W. R. O. 9 3 1 24 N. Charlesworth 20.0 17 4 2 40 P. C. Clare 6 2 1 8 G. Edmonds 9.8 15 2 5 49 C. C. Harland 16 6 4 24 A. J. Atkin co 9 3 0 27 J. C. Rounthwaite 10 3 2 26 N. Readman co 3 1 0 17 R. G. J. Sherratt 9 3 2 0 M. Allison 8 8.0 4 2 1 J. S. M. Thomas

Av. 24.0 8.0 6.0 13.0 ao

ST PETER'S v. SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 9th July Result: Match drawn (rain) Saints C.C. 159 for 6 dec. (J. C. Rounthwaite 3 for 35). St Peter's 100 for 7 (G. A. Cope 3 for 36). ST PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES St Peter's 136 for 8 dec. and 82. Old Peterites 82 for 9 "dec. and 127. The School batted first and recovered quite well from a bad start. J. S. Barton (31) and J. C. Rounthwaite (30) batted effectively, and after an interval caused by rain, C. T. Brockbank (25) and D. I. Riley (16 not out) scored quick runs to enable the School to declare at 136 for 8. The Old Peterites found runs hard to score and only J. C. Richardson (20) batted with confidence against D. I. Riley (4-21) and J. C. Rounthwaite (3-20). 60

After the Old Peterite declaration at 82 for 9, the School collapsed against the bowling of S. D. Lloyd-Jones (4-23) and M. W. Woodruff (4-29). The Old Peterites batted much better in their second innings, but despite some powerful hitting from S. D. Lloyd-Jones (27) and M. G. B. Hepworth (20), the School eventually won a very good match by 9 runs. Once again it was the bowling of J. C. Rounthwaite (5-43) and D. I. Riley (3 - 27) that proved decisive. ST PETER'S SCHOOL J. J. Clark, ct. Fulbrook, b. Lloyd-Jones M. J. Glen, ct. & b. Shouksmith R. M. Stringer, ct. Scott, b. Lloyd-Jones J. C. Rounthwaite, ct. Lloyd-Jones, b. Hall P. C. Clare, ct. Richardson, b. Hall J. S. Barton, 1.b.w. b. Woodruff -. C. T. Brockbank, st. Scott, b. Shoulcsmith D. I. Riley, not out ... J. S. Taylor, b. Woodruff ... J. S. M. ThomasAr did not bat A. W. Tait

30 16 31 25 16 0

Extras ... Total for 8 wkts. dec.

OLD PETERITES C. H. Lewis, b. Rounthwaite ... 10 D. L. W. Sim, ct. Brockbank, b. Clare ... 1 J. C. Richardson, run out ... 20 E. D. W. Fulbrook, ct. Brockbank b. Rounthwaite ... 9 G. Gildener, ct. Barton, b. Rounthwaite 8 M. G. B. Hepworth, b. Riley ... P. A. Scott, st. Tait, b. Riley ... P. L. Hall, not out ... ... 7 M. W. Woodruff, ct. Brockbank, b. Riley 0 S. D. Lloyd-Jones, ct. & b. Riley 0 J• A. Shouksmith, not out 11

14 2

Extras

... 136

Total for 9 wkts. dec.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

17 17 21 63 70 99 129 136

8 32 39 50 57 58 59 59 59

Bowling Analysis W. R. Av. 2 40 20.0 P. C. Clare 0 13 co J. S. Taylor 2 30 15.0 J. C. Rounthwaite 2 24 12.0 D. I. Riley 2 28 14.0

O. M. M. W. Woodruff 12.4 4 P. A. Scott 5 0 S. D. Lloyd-Jones 22 8 P.A. Shoulcsmith 9 3 J. L. Hall 10 1

O. M. W. R. 11 3 1 18 8 3 0 7 15 8 3 20 12 5 4 21

Av. 18.00 co 6.33 5.25

SECOND INNINGS ST PETER'S SCHOOL OLD PETERITES J. J. Clark, ct. Richardson, b. Woodruff ... 3 C. H. Lewis, b. Rounthwaite ... 10 M. J. Glen, st. Scott, b. Woodruff ... ... 4 P. A. Scott, ct. Tait, b. Taylor ... 15 R. M. Stringer, ct. Gildener, b. Lloyd-Jones 15 J. C. Richardson, b. Clare ... ... 8 J. C. Rounthwaite, I.b.w. b. Woodfuff ... 6 P. L. Hall, ct. Rounthwaite, to Riley ... 14 P. C. Clare, st. Scott, b. Woodruff ... 0 E. D. W. Fulbrook, ct. Thomas b. Riley 8 J. S. Barton, 1.b.w. b. Sim ... ... 21 J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Rounthwaite, b. Riley 4 C.T. Brockbank, ct. Fulbrook, b. Lloyd- ... S. D. Lloyd-Jones, st. Tait, b. Rounthwaite 27 Jones 17 G .Gildener, b. Rounthwaite 12 D. I. Riley, ct. Woodruff, b. Sim ... ••• 4 M. W. Woodruff, b. Rounthwaite 0 J. S. Taylor, ct. & b. Lloyd-Jones •• • 4 M. G. B. Hepworth, ct. Barton, J. S. M. Thomas, b. Lloyd-Jones ... • •• 1 b. Rounthwaite 20 A. W. Tait, not out •• • 0 D. L. W. Sim, not out ... 1 Extras ••• 7 Extras 8 —

Total for 10 wickets Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 6

M. W. Woodruff S. D. Lloyd-Jones P. L. Hall D. L. W. Sim J. A. Shouksmith

O. 13 12.5 6 5

M. 3 7 2 2 1

W. 4 4 0 2 0

R. 29 23 15 8 0

Total for 10 wickets Fall fo wickets 1 2 3 4 22

Bowling Analysis Av. O. 7.25 P. C. Clare 13 5.75 J. S. Taylor 5 J. C. Rounthwaite 20.5 4.00 D. I. Riley 13

127

M. W. 4 1 1 0 7 5 6 3

R. 29 20 43 27

Av 29.00

8.60 9.00.

SHOOTING Shooting during the Winter and Spring terms followed the usual pattern of introducing beginners and competing in the B.S.S.R.A. league competitions. In the Winter term three teams were entered and a fourth was added during the Spring term. These teams had varying fortunes, but the "B" team won its division in the Winter term. This team consisted of M. P. Black, A. M. Prowde, C. P. Sanderson, V. J. Feeney and G. D. Gumbrell. In March minor colours were as usual awarded to the members with the eight highest league averages: S. K. Pattie (Capt.) average 94 .9 96.1 C. J. Hirst 96.0 M. P. Black 96.0 S. R. Dench 94.4 G. D. Gumbrell 94.1 V. J. Feeney 941 C. P. Sanderson 94.0 C. G. A. Morcom The cup presented by I. A. Balls for the highest league average was therefore won by C. J. Hirst. There has been a good intake of new shooters in the Summer Term, and this has raised Club membership to its highest ever. Problems, mainly of providing enough practice, have arisen, but luckily our range allocation at Strensall has been the best for some years. Losses of experienced shots were heavy after Bisley last year, and the term's practice has had to be a compromise between preparing a team as best we could and building up for the future. We did badly in the N.E. District C.C.F. meeting where hitherto we have done well. This arose partly from the new C.C.F. organisation, which affected the eligibility of Club members and partly from the fact that at last the comparatively small size of the contingent is proving too much of a handicap. The County of Lancaster C.C.F. Meeting at Altcar came at a time when we were very short of practice, but the cadet pair (R. C. Barker and C. E. Burnett) did well, and the VIII won the Fletcher Cup, fired under Marling conditions. The N.R.A. Bisley meeting was held as usual during the week following the end of term and, as in recent years, a squad of 14 represented

the School. In general the results were patchy, with low averages; only in the Marling, in which we were ninth, did we make a passable total. The reasons for the general low level both during term and at Bisley remain obscure and are obviously complex: possibly the decline in CCF numbers last year, wearing of rifles, the heavy pressure on time and energy at Bisley, the unsatisfactory nature of our practices at Strensall with their brevity and rush, the disadvantage of being outside the main stream of competitive shooting in times of rapid change— all these may have their effect. First VIII colours were re-awarded or awarded to: S. K. Pattie (Capt.), S. R. Dench, P. D. Widdicombe, C. J. Hirst. C. P. Sanderson, M. A. Belton, R. C. Barker, and V. J. Feeney. Internal competitions during the year produced the following results: Green Howards Cup (Individual .303 Championship) S. R. Dench Donegall Badge (.303 200 yards competition) S. R. Dench House Match House Average on Classification Individual Match .22 Championship Cadet Cup (Classification)

Individual Classification

Queen's Manor C. J. Hirst

R. Collingwood-Gittins V. J. Feeney L.C.LeT.

SQUASH At the start of the 1974-75 season there was good reason for hoping that we could win a big tournament at last. These hopes were fulfilled when we won the Bath Cup Tournament in January, and later in the season we came close to another success when we reached the semi-final stage of the Premiere Products National Schools Competition. The success in the Bath Cup tournament was a just reward for the team. 'The three players, Ian Heddle, David Phillips and Jonty Rounthwaite, had trained hard and worked at the game over a long period, and their fitness and experience were important factors in their success. Phillips was virtually a "banker" at No. 2, and thus we needed one more winner in each match. It says a lot for Rounthwaite's consistency that fieddle was able to play every match knowing that we had already won. Apart from the tournaments, the team had a good year. We were too strong for most of the school teams that we met and there weie some excellent performances against the Club teams. Heddle played at No. 1 for most of the season and was clearly a much improved player. In fact he was never at his best for the School, but he had some very good results for York S.R.C. He still has some problems of temperament, which must be sorted out if he is to continue to progress in the game. Phillips, despite his many other commitments, managed to keep in good form, although he was rarely tested at No. 2. Rounthwaite had some fine wins and was, as he has always been, a great competitor. At No. 4 Chris Harland was very inconsistent. At his best he played really well, but he also had some poor days. Graham Nicholson improved quite well and played with much determination at No. 5. After two very successful years, the time has come to rebuild. With Mr Lee and Mr Nuttall as coaches, it should not be long before we I.. have another strong team. D.K. RESULTS Bath Cup Tournament 1st Round v St. Paul's 2nd Round v Haileybury Quarter-final v Gresham's Semi-final v New College, Huddersfield ... v Westcliff H.S. ... Final

••• Won 3-0 ••• Won 3-0 ••• Won 2-1 ••• Won 2-1 ••• Won 3-0

TENNIS A moderate season on paper with the First VI unable to reproduce their best form consistently in school matches. The Second VI, however, produced good results illustrating our relative strength in depth. The new Under 17 York Junior League, in which we achieved a good position this year, has been a valuable proving ground for our younger players and should serve as an excellent nursery for the Senior teams. We are looking forward to a fairly healthy season next year under Alistair Barron, with reliable support anticipated from his contemporaries, George Knowles, Anthony Temple and James Larcombe. A.W.R. 63

SWIMMING The season began with a close contest in the Easter Term against Leeds Grammar Schol. We lost despite a good effort particularly by the Juniors. The Summer Term started badly at Durham where good opposition and lack of confidence overcame the team. However, confidence was inspired by two easy wins over Stonyhurst and Worksop College. As was expected we were outclassed in the quadrangular match against Bolton, Bootham and Barnard Castle. Nigel Denison is to be congratulated, however, on breaking the School record for the U.15 50 yards Butterfly on this occasion with a time of 29.1 secs. We then had a rather unlucky match against Ampleforth when absentees enabled them to beat us by a narrow margin. This year's trip to the Public Schools in London was more notable for the performance and promise of our younger swimmers, namely Nigel Denison and Kevin Clarkson, than for the results of the team as a whole, which were very mediocre. Throughout this lean season there has been an underlying streak of ability which has not flourished; we must hope that next year will see a realisation of this strength and result in the deserved rewards. P.G. INTER HOUSE SWIMMING COMPETITION This year's competition was very closely contested by The Manor and Queen's throughout the 27 events. After 8 events Queen's were in front 27 points to 23, but by event No. 16 the scores were dead level with 50 points each. Manor went well out in front with 80 points to the 68 points of Queen's, as we started the final team events. The battle was eventually decided by the Senior Relay results, which help tell the story. -

Event No. 24

Dronfield

Manor

Senior 4 x 25 Medley Relay

58 .5 4th

552 2nd

Event No. 27 Senior 4 x 25 Freestyle Team

Dronfield 54.0 4th

Manor 49.6 2nd

Queen's

School House 55 . 2* 58. 3 1st 3rd *New School Record Queen's Rise 49.5 52.8 1st 3rd

Although Manor's juniors were very strong, Queen's, aided by their own strong intermediate section, were eventual winners with 108 points to Manor's 104. School House were well back in third place with 53+ points. J. N. Denison (Queen's) was the only individual to set a new mark with 29.9 in the Intermediate Butterfly, though the Manor House Junior Relay squad set formidable new targets in the Junior team events. Their new Freestyle record of 532 seconds was easily 8 yards faster than any other team has previously swum. P. Green, Captain of the School Swimming Team and Captain of Queen's, had a right to be pleased with his own performance in steering his team to victory. He gained three individual wins and "anchored" both of the Senior Relays to creditable first places. T.T. 64

WATER POLO

A good term, on the whole, in which out of our 10 matches we won 8 and lost only 2. The climax was the Yorkshire knockout competition in which we did not fair as well as we had hoped. After a promising start with a 10-6 win against Spenboro we were knocked out in the second round by Huddersfield Otters after a close game with a final score of 2-0. A great disappointment to us all was our withdrawal from the Yorkshire Junior League, for which we had high hopes, due to the inability of our younger players to travel to away matches. The full first team was this year chosen to represent York against the Yorkshire Under 18 side, and, although we were defeated 5-1, it was a creditable performance. This year we broadened our range of matches and played against Lancaster University and St John's College whom we beat 5-1 and 6-1 respectively. We look forward to return matches next year. Next season looks very promising as our team is a relatively young side and will remain much the same with Paul Green being the only member leaving. C.J.D.

FENCING The Club has had a remarkably successful year, despite the fact that since all but one of its senior fencers were taking G.C.E. exams its fixture list had to be thinned out considerably. Christmas Term

This term the School team suffered no defeats. We beat Pocklington School, Leeds Grammar School and Queen Margaret's School Escrick by comfortable margins, and narrowly defeated Leeds University, whose team included Keith Benson (formerly of Temple). The School foil team, as the York Youth foil team, won the annual Yorkshire Youth Organisation inter-city competition's foil section. We also provided two of the three York sabreurs, who won the sabre section. During the term Martin Black, Michael Dixon and Stephen WinrowCampbell attended training sessions for prospective Yorkshire fencers; and Martin Black captained the York senior team. Easter Term

At the start of the term Martin Black was fortunate to be picked for a York Fencing Association team which took part in an international competition in Warsaw. Also in the team were two former School captains—Martin Muncer and Simon Atkinson. Martin had little success, fighting against some of the world's best, but he gained valuable experience. 65

The term was a term of individual achievements. In the Yorkshire Junior Epee Championships Martin Black came third. Stephen WinrowCampbell and Michael Dixon reached the semifinals. In the Yorkshire Schoolboys Foil Alan Tait came first in the under-sixteen with Stephen Winrow-Campbell second; Andrew Johnson came first in the underfourteen with Andrew Barrell third. Alan Tait did very well in the National Under-sixteen Foil Championships—in a fight-off for first place he came fourth. Martin Black won both the school epee and sabre competitions. The term ended with a most enjoyable match against Hull University which we won 5-1, 5-2, 1-5.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS This competition, held in the Easter Holidays, was our main competition of the year. Although we had no success in the sabre, we did outstandingly in the epee and foil. In the epee Martin Black came third after a fight-off for first place. Stephen Winrow-Campbell reached the semi-finals. In the foil Stephen reached the quarter-finals, Martin the semi-finals and Alan Tait came fifth—a remarkable achievement since his opponents were two years his senior. This is the best result the team as a whole has had at the Championships within living memory.

SUMMER TERM The high points of the term were Andrew Johnson coming within one hit of reaching the final of the Under-Fourteen Foil Championships of Great Britain; and Alan Tait being selected for the England undersixteen foil team. This is a great honour for him and the School. In his first match he won all but one of his bouts, and was awarded his England Schoolboy Colours. As I am now leaving after two years as captain I would like to thank our coach Paddy Power and his son, Anthony, for all the effort and enthusiasm they have put into training us; and also I would like to thank my team, who have sacrificed much of their free time: I am sure they are as proud as I am of our results. Team Members: Andrew Barrell, Martin Black (captain), Michael Dixon, Andrew Johnson, Alan Tait, Tong Lop Bong and Stephen WinrowCampbell. Colours: Andrew Barrell, Andrew Johnson. Re-awarded to Martin Black, Michael Dixon, Alan Tait, Stephen Winrow-Campbell. M.P.B.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1974-75 H olders: Queen's School Points House Queen's Grove Awarded Temple Rise Manor Dronfield

Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Senior Rowing Junior Rowing Athletics Sports Athletics Standards Cross Country Junior Long Run ... Swimming Sports ... Swimming Standards ... ... Tennis ... Shooting (Team)

20 10 20 10 20 10 15 15 10 10 15 10 15 15

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—10 —20 —10 20 —20 — 15 15 10 10 15

— — 10 —1515 _ — — — 195 _ _ _____30 135_ 20

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THE ALL-COLOUR BOOK OF ROMAN MYTHOLOGY By PETER CROFT Mr P. G. Croft's book on Roman Mythology is one of a series of very readable books, attractively illustrated, on subjects as widely separate as Oriental Carpets, Racing Cars and Natural History, under the general heading of "The All-Colour Book of . . ." As its cover claims, there are 100 illustrations in colour and they have been chosen with care to present the whole range of the subject in an interesting way that is well up to the standard of the previous volumes. The excellence of the colour and the clarity of the printing combine to make this book remarkably good value. Mr Croft has arranged the pictures so that they say a great deal for themselves, and he has completed the design with a lucid account of Roman myth and legend which fills a definite need. Roman mythology has always tended to be overshadowed by its Greek counterpart, and this book distinguishes between those elements which are imported from Greece and elsewhere, those which have been grafted on to Roman stock, and those which are totally native to Italy. The book can be comfortably read at a sitting, or one can dip into its pages and browse with pleasure. Mr Croft has succeeded admirably in the task of complementing the illustrations with a commentary that is direct and absorbing. This is a most useful addition to the literature on the subject. C.E.F. 67

THE THRESHOLD .. . Self-deceit You approach and in my mind a storm begins to rage: a tide of warm emotion is stemmed into a trickle of cold civility, a passionate gaze is transformed into a mere passing glance, an affectionate smile is contorted into an inane grin, the truth is hidden and the lie believed, "I love you" becomes "I like you." "Hi" "Oh, hi." You walk on by, and in an instant the panic dies. The ruffled waters melt into a slow gentle swell and inwardly I cry.

B. M. Kay.

Until the Real Tomorrow One day One long day, I shall climb to the highest peak of the hills of gold, and I shall peer down into the valley of my love. Maybe, I shall see the dormant sun. Maybe, I shall see the dormant Kings of the mountains. And maybe I shall see the awakening. One day One long day, I shall climb to the highest peak of the hills of gold, and I shall listen. Maybe, I shall hear the call of the bugles from the rugged horizon, beckoning me to come and join the battle. Maybe, I shall hear the echo of myself crying. And maybe the wind will carry me the voices of the awakening. 68

One day when I have laid down my sword and armour, I shall climb to the highest peak of the hills of gold, and leaving time behind me. I shall run down the slopes of today into the valley of my love. I shall clasp her hand and we shall wander until the real tomorrow. W. E. Andrew.

Silence, not one sound, Only wind whispering As the red fiery glow dies. Love is silent. No peace tonight, No protection Except the nest. It sees no feeling, No love, Nothing but taste. The birds are frightened— For death Is in these feline burning eyes. I. A. Nichols. These three poems were read at the Poetry I Folk evenings in aid of he Drama Centre Appeal in May and were first published in "Changes", I he collection of lyrics and poems performed at those evenings.

Trois poemes sur l'emploi, comme neutre sujet, du pronom [d'apres Jacques Pt-evert]

Un poime tres comme faut—il s'agit d'elle. II fait froid, chaud, mauvais, beau. Mais elle n'est ri en. It pleuvra pleut et il a plu, mais pleuvrait-elle? fera beau, il fait beau, et il a fait beau, mais ferait-elle beau? 69

Ferait-elle mauvais? Ferait-elle froid? Serait-elle tot? Ou serait-elle tard? Ou serait-elle comme lui? Elle pleut, Elle fait froid, Non, pas du tout; elle n'est rien. Il faut qu'"il" s'emploie.

R. J. T. Wilson, IV A. *

est-ce le mien? Il est tress tard, Mais it faut que je decouvre Qui est 'il'? est-ce un malheur ou une maladie? 'II,' est-ce un fant8me ou une farce? est-ce un professeur de francais? `II,' est-ce une expression impersonnelle? Je ne sais pas. Aidez-moi, si elle vous plait! Peut-titre qu' "il" est "il".

R. Marsland, IV A.

Parce qu'il le faut Il pleut, il fait mauvais, Il neige, il fait du soleil, Il faut, ll vaut, Il est sept heures, il fait du brouillard, puis, il fait beau, froid, du vent, et chaud, Il est tard, il est tot, Il se fait tard, Il y aura;— Toujours Pourquoi pas on? Ou elle? Ou ils? Ou elks? ELLE fait mauvais? ON fait du soleil? Pourquoi il? Parce qu'il le faut!

R. E. Craig, IV A. 70

"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."

"You shall not kill." This, like the other Commandments, was an order. An order, really, that relies for its power on being utterly unquestionable. But surely the best order is the one that will bear questioning—and the obvious question here is "Why should we not kill?" If I had been born and raised in a very primitive South American tribe, I might have grown up to expect to kill someone. It might be a tradition and a right to chop someone's head off and carry it around with me in a little bag. Conversely, brought up as I am, I would regard this as absolutely wrong and abhorrent. Yet both views would be acceptable in their respective societies, even if they are not the actual norm. And this is the whole crux of the question of morality, or good and bad, right and wrong. The ability to maintain oneself decently whilst at the , same time contributing your part to the smooth running of your society, and others'. But that still leaves the question of how good and bad are decided. Going back to me, the primitive South American head-hunter, and me, the "civilised" European, the answer is majority. There are more "civilised" people than there are uncivilised. Consequently, if the majority does something, that thing is done more, so it is right, and most of the time, good. So, even in these days of minority power, we find that good and bad is decided by the majority. But originally, even the majority's I decision was decided by a minority—a few thoughtful intellectuals at , different points in time, maybe thousands of years ago. However, even their decision could be incorrect. They were very probably influenced by writings or by other people, so again they are not really able to judge good and bad. I wholeheartedly agree with Shakespeare when he says thinking about something makes it good or bad. But whether, even after thought, something is good or bad, is still a debatable question. I believe that none of us can really judge things from certain viewpoints. So get rid of these viewpoints and we will be able to judge what is good or bad. But that is impossible. From the day we are born we are influenced in some way —so our ability to judge objectively is immediately taken away. Even if we are brought up perfectly to do all the right things and none of the wrong, then we are still unable to judge, because we have been conditioned, and have never had to find out for ourselves. So then experience is the answer. If something enables us to survive, then it is good. If it destroys us, then it is bad. That would seem natural for survival, but is

survival our only aim? Do survival and decency go together? I think not. So that eliminates that proposal. But I think we have already tried to find our judge, and our demands would have been these: a person or thing that was absolutely "neutral" in viewpoint, and who was not susceptible to influencing, yet who knew our problems. No such thing could exist on earth, so it had to come from outside. And tlhat judge was what we now know as God. He gave us a basic code of behaviour and because he was said to be all-powerful we accepted them as right, and good. But are they good? Is what he forbids bad? Can we ever know what is truly good or bad, even by thought? J. R. Markwick-Smith (2nd Year).

HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD Christmas Term At the start of term, John Cresswell became Head of House. The first major activity of the term was athletics, of which Graeme Gibson was our captain. Unfortunately we did not do very well as a whole, coming nearly, but not quite, bottom in both the standards and Sports Day. However, some individuals were very successful: Ashley Powell and Chris Brockbank ran well and two new members of the House, John and James Ross, showed their athletic prowess by gaining one short of maximum points each in the standards the very afternoon that they arrived! The next event to occupy a fair number of us was the Inter-House Singing Competition, at which we sang all the verses of "Oh, my darling Clementine!" Our singers, nervous of the large audience, sang almost to themselves and the judges at the back of the hall understandably placed us fifth. Individuals in the House are doing very well with their music: Patrick Crowley and Andrew Birtle both deserve mentioning for the high grades they have achieved at the violin and the organ respectively. In the Senior Rugby competition we just lost to the Manor in the first round, despite John Cresswell's expert coaching. We lost heavily in the Junior competition, but some of the new Juniors look promising for future years. Inside the House, the snooker contest organised by Philip Wormald and the darts competition, for which the Smith family presented a fine shield and trophy, kept many of us busy. These coveted awards went to John Taylor, who easily won both competitions. In the Junior Long Run, the House came last, but again the Ross twins deserve to be congratulated on both coming near the top. Although we did not gain any silverware for our efforts, it is clear that many individuals tried hard in the sporting events and performed very well. At the end of term Tim Stephenson was appointed Head of House.

Easter Term At the beginning of term we were pleased to hear that John Cresswell had won a place at Lincoln College, Oxford. The first sporting activity of the term was the Senior Cross Country Race. It was a shame that many of our potential members were ill with 'flu, but an intrepid group of four still ran the race and Jonathan Clark did well, coming fifth. Simon Fenwick became captain of Swimming and Water Polo. In the water polo we played the masters in the first round and lost to them. In the swimming we were placed fifth overall, although Stephen Lister and John Wrigley competed well. Many of us were involved in the Science Exhibition in a variety of ways and the hard work of those who took part produced excellent exhibits which were clearly and enthusiastically demonstrated. Jonathan Clark, Simon Fenwick and Tim Stephenson were awarded their Senior House Colours. 72

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During the Christmas term, the House play "A Tale of Two Idiots" was concocted by Simon Fenwick and Tim Stephenson from a range of material, some of it from the popular radio show, "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again." Hours of work were put in by a team of hard working typists to produce duplicated copies of the lines, which were learned by the cast over the holidays. Regular rehearsals—sometimes hilarious and sometimes disastrous—were held wherever and whenever they could be fitted in. The excellent programme produced by our expert printers, Gordon Fuller and Andrew Varley, added to the impact of the play and we are grateful to them for their skill and patience. When the night of the play came, despite our many worries, everyone performed enthusiastically and imaginatively before a huge audience who seemed to enjoy every minute. It is a shame to mention anyone in particular but I cannot resist mentioning George Bernard's "human cannonball" act, and Simon Fenwick, Brian Kay and Andrew Varley's unexpected departure from the lines which, together with Martyn Smith's "monster" act and Edmund Atha's singing made a fitting finale to the play. It would be nice to think that in future years there will be many more house productions of this kind. Sununer Term

Simon Fenwick and Jonathan Clark were made School Monitors at the start of term. Senior cricket was captained by John Clark and in an exciting game against Temple we lost by 15 runs. John Ross was made captain of our Junior cricket team and Chris Brockbank was coach. Unfortunately this team just lost also—going down to the Grove by only seven runs. However. our budding cricketers at the Junior end of the House show much promise for the future. Our chess team, with Edmund Atha as captain, lost in the quarterfinals to the Manor. The captain of tennis, David Yates, told me that the team had just beaten Temple and were "bound to win" the competition. This term we say goodbye to all of the monitors except John Clark, who may well be staying on to take Oxford entrance scholarship examinations. Also leaving are Richard Hind, whose devotion to the "Save It" energy campaign has often left us in darkness in the House kitchen, Philip Wormald, Martyn Smith and David James from the Lower Sixth and Andrew Birtle, whose expertise at the organ we have often enjoyed in Chapel. Sadly we also say goodbye to George who has worked hard for ten years cleaning up after us and we all wish him the very best for the future. Mr Armstrong leaves the House at the end of this term and we are grateful to him for all that he has done as our Assistant Housemaster. Next term his post will be filled by Mr Hughes, who many of us have already met as a Student Master in the Easter term. Finally I would like to thank all the Monitors for their help, the cleaning ladies who work so hard clearing up the mess we make, our 73

kind Matron, Mrs Irving, and particularly Mr and Mrs Coulthard, whose care and patience keep everyone in the House happy. T.J.S. P.S. We must not allow Tim to leave without publicly thanking him for his magnificent gift to the House. This is a pottery bas-relief designed, fired, assembled and mounted by him. It now graces a wall near the main entrance of the House. Throughout his five years here Tim has created much fine pottery and he has been of invaluable assistance in the Pottery Room.

GROVE Winter We welcomed Mr Depledge as the new Assistant Housemaster and three Lower VI Monitors were appointed: John Twizell, Clive Hodgson and Chris Dalby. In our many sporting activities the House achieved little success, but on Sports Day Jeremy Markwick-Smith won the Junior Long Jump with a new School record. The House had quite a few representatives on School teams. John Twizell represented both 1st XV and 2nd XV rugby teams, Chris Dalby and John Snowdon the 3rd XV, Geoff Brown, Philip Kilmartin, Sandy Day, James Bell and Mark Caulfield were on other School rugby teams. Chris Dalby captains the School Water Polo team and is also a prominent member of the School Swimming team. In the House Water Polo the team performed creditably and was unlucky to be knocked out in the first round by Manor, the eventual winners. The Sports Hall was available for House use on some evenings during the week and Five-a-side Football was very poular, when we normally played Manor. Orienteers are now numerous in the School and Geoff Brown and Tony Percival were often seen up early on a Sunday morning to represent the School in events that were quite some distance from the School. The House Singing Competition was keenly contested, and the House song, a Womble creation, was performed well. The members were mainly from the lower part of the House and came second equal. The term ended with Mr and Mrs Nixon giving a Christmas Party, with active participation from all years. Mike Walker was awarded his house colours.

Easter As usual individual achievements overshadowed team events. The two long run teams, Senior and Junior, put in much pre-race training and were rewarded with two very good results. In the Senior run John Hart was placed third with a time faster than last year's winner, and the team was placed fourth. In the Junior Run David Smakman excelled himself by coming in an easy first; the team was second overall. The 1st XI hockey team had three members from the Grove, John Twizell, David Young and John Noble. Thursday lunchtimes were dedicated to house table tennis in the Sports Hall, where anyone with the urge to play was able to do so. In the yearly General Knowledge Test, Sandy Day came first in the Fourth Forms. 74

Due to a 48-hour 'flu bug, School House was turned into an extra san and boys from School moved out and were temporarily stationed at No. 8. In the Swimming Sports, Chris Dalby won the Individual Medley and James Mayor came second in the dive. Summer This has been a very long term, but much has happened. At the beginning of term Mr Nixon informed us that he would be leaving the School to work for the government and that Mr Allen would be taking over as Housemaster. There is great interest in the House in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Many junior middles have taken the Bronze Award and seven candidates have gained their Silver: J. Spence, A. Robinson, J. Noble, A. Percival, G. Brown, A. Hodgson and D. Bretherton. Outside school hours three seniors, A. Steggall, C. Westropp and S. Angel have taken a very active interest in Youth Action York, Andrew Steggall having been a member for longer than anyone else in the School. On the academic front, Jeremy Markwick-Smith won the Fourth Form essay prize. In House cricket, the Senior Team, captained by Jeremy Auburn, due to John Twizell's absence from the sports field on account of illness, was knocked out in the first round by School; the team did very well, managing to score 70 runs. The Junior Team got through to the semifinals and lost to Queen's. The Tennis team went through to the semi-finals after beating Manor in the first round, but were defeated by School. The House chess team, captained by Peter Honeyman, were drawn against Dronfield and lost 3-1. Rowing is well supported in the House and John Snowdon, Alistair Robinson, Steve Nelson and Sandy Day have all rowed for the School. Dennis Burton has coxed for the School. We had some unexpected new members to the House when Mr Nixon heard noises in the roof; Rentokil was called in and the poison must have worked. There was an event which raised a few eyebrows when Mike Walker, Clive Hodgson and Chris Dalby were seen along with girls from Queen Margaret's pushing a bed through York, dressed in pyjamas; the charity was Save the Children Fund and all enjoyed the excursion. Mrs Richardson must be mentioned after serving in the House for 20 years as Matron and we thank her for her long years in service. The House has some keen musicians, Chris Duckling, Andrew Steggall, Chris Westropp, Dave Young and John Noble, who all played in a Radio 5 concert at the end of term. All that remains is our thank-yous and goodbyes. All M VI Monitors are leaving, together with Steve Angel, Jeremy Auburn, Tony Percival, Steve Nelson, Adrian Hodgson and David Bretherton. I would like to thank Mr and Mrs Nixon on behalf of the Monitors for all the effort they put in to make sure the House is running smoothly, and we wish them all the best for the future. 75

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Finally I would like to wish Mr Allen good fortune for his coming session as Housemaster and hope all goes well for him. Lastly it is good luck to the new Head of House and his Monitors for the coming year. R.M.W.

MANOR This year has revealed the great depth of spirit and ability throughout the House. In Athletics, ably led by Martyn Day and Marcus Haw, who won the Sprint Cup, and the 1500 metre and 800 metre Cups, respectively, the House responded magnificently in both the Standards and on Sports Day, and in both competitions we were narrowly second. In the Senior rugger, after beating Dronfield, we were outplayed by Rise until the second helf, but by then it was too late. However, the Junior team, well led by Mike Parker, who was a tower of strength, beat Temple and Rise, before losing very narrowly in the final against Queen's. The same story continued in the Easter Term when we were second in both Cross Country events. This was particularly annoying in the Senior, as our two best runners were unable to compete. However, Chris Harland (4th) and Guy Nicholson (8th) ran well for us. The Swimming Sports were the most exciting for years, and the result was in the balance until the very last event, when we lost 108-104 points to Queen's, in spite of the Juniors winning all their events. At long last, however, we began to win some of the team trophies. The water polo team, magnificently led by Victor Matthews and ably supported by Peter Clare, Simon Dench and Greg Pritchard and many juniors, won its way through to the final, when Rise were convincingly beaten 8-3. This was followed in the Summer Term by a tactical victory in the Chess final against Temple, and by the Seniors winning the Cricket Cup. In this competition there was a nail-biting finish against Temple in the semi-final when, with the aid of the rain, Chris Harland and Dick Taylor hit their way to victory in the last over, and then in the final a tremendous knock of 69 by Peter Clare ensured victory against Rise. In the Junior competition, Rise were beaten by 3 wickets in the semi-final, thanks mainly to Richard Collingwood-Gittins, Richard Readman and Nicholas Sanderson. The final against Queen's was a most exciting match, and the result was in the balance until the very last ball. Queen's won by 2 wickets with three balls remaining. Probably the highlight of the year has been the Christmas Party when we invited 40 teenagers from St John's School for the Deaf. Sixteen teams of six competed in nine events in "It's a Knockout", and for an hour and a half there was hectic activity all over the Sports Centre. This was followed by a super supper. It was a real House effort. The association with St John's was kept up in the Easter Term when 40 of us went to a party at Boston Spa; the extent of the enjoyment was shown by the number of "thank you" letters which were sent afterwards. In the Summer Term a soccer match on Paddy's Field was won convincingly by them, 4-2. The House usually jumps at the chance of having an evening social "do", and this year has seen many such events. The first was on "Polling Day" when John Crossley, representing the Marx-Leninist Party, gave us a magnificently funny speech, and easily beat Steve Smith (Communist), 76

Andy Halsall (Silly Party), Marcus Haw (Liberal) and Bill Andrew (Conservative). Then Steve Smith organised an informal folk evening, ably supported by Simon Hollis (guest star) and several members of the House, and this was greatly enjoyed by all. We also had our usual pancake evening, when hundreds of pancakes were made, and eaten! Individuals have been well to the fore in many of the sporting activities, and also in the less well-known happenings. Bill Andrew and Richard Barrett have been mainly responsible for organising Radio 5 and the end of term concert, and for the Social Services work. In the latter Bill organised a social evening in the House for the old age pensioners, whom they have visited and helped throughout the year. It was a great success, and much appreciated by the old ladies. Greg Pritchard and Victor Matthews organised and trained successfully a group of nine life savers for the Bronze Medallion, and gained for themselves the Teachers Certificate. The last week of term was highly successful; we won the Aggregate Shooting Cup; Simon Dench won the Green Howard Cup and the Donegall Badge; Richard Collingwood-Gittins won the Junior Classification Cup, and Nigel Hawking the cup for the most improved cox. The annual House play nearly came off; we were due to perform "New Clothes for the Emperor" with friends from Queen Anne, but illness, lack of experience and shortage of time eventually forced us to cancel it. Academically we have done varying amounts of work, with John Demades, Paddy Smith, Charles Anelay, John Crossley and Neil Carmichael winning prizes. House Colours were awarded to Martyn Day, Stephen Smith, Steven Bruce-Jones, Marcus Haw, Peter Clare, Simon Dench, Chris Harland, Victor Matthews and Greg Pritchard, with Junior Colours to Richard Collingwood-Gittins, Mike Parker, Stephen Halsall, Richard Readman and Nigel Hawking. All in all it has been a happy and successful year, with grateful thanks to Mr and Mrs Shuttleworth and to Mr Orr for all their kindness and help. M.J.D. I wish to thank all our leavers for all they have done, and especially Martyn Day (Head of House) and Steve Smith (School Monitor); may they have the success they deserve in the exams and do well in their future careers. In conclusion may I say how much we have enjoyed having John Demades from Cyprus with us for two years, and we hope his future will be safe, secure and successful. G.M.S.

QUEEN'S Christmas Term This term was marked by a record seven Oxbridge candidates in the House. Of these we must congratulate Richard Long on being appointed Head of School, Christopher Smith on becoming Head of House and Tim Ward, David Chester and Jeremy Beadle on joining James Harrison as School Monitors. Neil Berry, Paul Green, Gary Barnett, Martin Black, 77

Vincent Feeney, David Shepherd, Richard Spencer and John Wilson became House Monitors. Once again the Athletics Standards Cup fell to Queen's, so highlighting the enthusiasm of the whole House. This provided a very sound base for our effort to retain the Athletics Shield this year. This was achieved through solid leadership by David Hughes, backed by outstanding performances from Richard Spencer, Robin Holden, Nigel Denison, who broke the Junior 100 metres record, and Richard Craig, who equalled the Junior High Jump record. Special mention must be made of the present Senior Relay Team which has never been beaten throughout its five years in the School. Both of the House Rugby teams acquitted themselves well this year. The Senior team, ably led by James Harrison, had a bye in the first round and beat School House in the second round. In the final, however, the House was narrowly beaten 9-8 by the Rise after a very exciting contest. The Junior Rugby team had better fortune and coasted through the first two rounds to reach the final. There the House beat Manor 10-4 with several outstanding individual performances as well as a competent team display. The House have also played a large part in the cultural side of the School this term with most of the leading roles in "A Man for all Seasons" being filled from our ranks. In the music competition the team, featuring several choristers, and led by Jeremy Beadle, finished a creditable second with a lively rendering of "Doh Ray Me". We must also congratulate Martin Black on a merit in grade 8 piano and Richard Spencer for his continued accomplishment with the oboe. Timothy Newstead and Julian Hughes were awarded their Junior House Colours this term. At the end of term Richard Long, Christopher Smith, Tim Ward, David Chester, James Harrison and Jeremy Beadle left us for Oxford and Cambridge with a creditable collection of scholarships and exhibitions. Stuart Newstead left on an exchange trip to Germany.

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The term began with the appointment of Paul Green as Head of House and Gary Barnett as a School Monitor. We also welcomed Heinrich Clements for the term from Munster. The early part of the term was dominated by the efforts of, almost without exception, the whole House for the production of "One Way Pendulum." This ambitious play was capably produced by Vincent Feeney and soundly acted by all, but the audience were not really prepared for a play of such depth. Special thanks must go to Alan Tait for his excellent work back stage. This term's list of sporting triumphs was opened by the Senior Cross Country team. Captained by Richard Spencer, the team made up for individual talent with a superb display of team running to finish with Paul Green fifth, David Shepherd 12th, Tim Abbey 14th, Robin Holden 15th and Richard Spencer 16th for a good run. This was followed by the Junior team winning the first Long Run in which everybody eligible had to compete, by a comfortable margin. 78

The Water Polo team again failed to reach the final of the House competition, being knocked out in the semi-finals by the eventual winners, Manor, but as last year this was an indication of our swimming strength. In what was surely the most exciting swimming sports ever, Queen's won the cup by beating Manor on the touch in the last race of the competition after a long tussle. The team, captained by Paul Green, included many good individuals, namely David Shepherd, Michael Simpson, Roddy Turner and Nigel Denison, who broke the School record for Intermediate Butterfly in the final. Our congratulations must go to two of our fencers, Martin Black, who travelled to an international match in Warsaw this term, and to Alan Tait, who received his England badge after fencing for the Under-Sixteen side at Cranwell. Paul Green, Gary Barnett and Richard Spencer were awarded their Senior House Colours. Summer Term

In this term, dominated by exams, the House has been marked by an unprecedented level of good humour, high spirits and a feeling of House pride from all age groups. In the Senior House matches the House cricket team had a narrow defeat in the first round. The House did well in the tennis, rowing and Junior cricket, in the final of which we defeated the Manor. P.G. THE RISE Winter Term

At the start of the New Year the House was pleased to welcome Mr Hamilton as Assistant Housemaster. David Phillips became Head of House and the whole of the Middle VI were made Monitors. With the addition of a new set of Juniors the House started the term on the Athletics track. With a disappointing start in the Standards due to a lack of effort on behalf of a number of boys it was pleasing to find that with some concerted effort from all we were able to finish third overall. Although the House was not very successful on Sports Day itself, finishing fourth, those who competed gave of their best and there were some creditable performances, especially from Paul Witty, who ran a courageous race to win the Intermediate 200 metres. It was most encouraging to see almost all the House participating in the singing competition. Dale Hargreaves must be thanked for leading the tone deaf choir, who thoroughly enjoyed their interpretation of "On Illdey Moor Ba"Tat" even if the judges found it somewhat distasteful. For the second year running the House found success on the rugby pitch when they retained the Senior rugby trophy. After a bye in the first round the House had a convincing win over Manor by 48-0 to reach the final. Again our opponents were Queen's and in a nail-biting match only one point separated the two teams at the final whistle. Under the captaincy of John Neale the team never gave up and a try from David Phillips, a conversion and penalty kick from David Potter proved to be just enough to secure victory by 9-8. The Junior XV had a good win 79

against School House, and although they were beaten by Manor in the semi-final, they were more than holding their own, until weakened by injury. Senior House Colours were awarded to David Lister, John Neale and James Thomas, and Junior House Colours to John Ellison, Gary King and Adrian Wright. Spring Term

Once again The Rise was very proud to congratulate its previous Head of House, David Phillips, upon his promotion to Head of School. His success was one of many individual achievements. On the sports field several members of the House represented the School, David Phillips being captain of the Hockey XI. James Thomas and Niall Monro also played in the 1st XI, and Richard Egleton played for the 2nd XI. On the river Tony McMaster rowed in the 1st VIII and Kevin Brown in the Colts IV. In the major House event, the Senior long run, David Phillips ran exceptionally well and came a close second. Although we came fourth overall, The Rise team is to be congratulated on a display that showed great effort. In the Junior long run, John Ellison ran very well, coming a commendable seventh. More progress was made at water polo, a very young team ably led by Gary King reaching the final, only to be beaten by a strong Manor team, made up almost solely of team players. The team showed considerable promise and water polo may soon be one of our major sports. With no House play to concentrate our energies upon, members of the House were able to spend their energies elsewhere, particularly in the Science Exhibition at the end of term. Lastly I would like to wish Mike Ellison good luck, after leaving us at the end of this term. Summer Term

The term began with the announcement that Peter Brooker had gained his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, after nearly two years' work; a great achievement on his part. Several others, Gary King, Nick Turnbull, Adrian Wright and Rick Teale, were also given their Bronze Award on 6th July. As usual The Rise made its mark on all activities in the School. James Thomas played for the 1st XI and was re-awarded his colours; David Potter was captain of the 2nd XI, John Neale was captain of the Tennis 1st VI, Rick Temple captain of the 2nd VI. David Phillips and Niall Monro played for the 2nd XI, Anthony Temple and Peter Brooker played in the 2nd VI, and several juniors played in the junior cricket teams. Tony McMaster and Kevin Brown continued to row for the 1st VIII and Colts IV respectively, not without some success. In the senior cricket, The Rise, under David Potter's captaincy, was unable to retain the cup, but nevertheless there was some very good play. Queen's and School House were defeated before we lost to Manor in the final. There was some fine bowling by James Thomas and David Phillips, who shared 28 wickets in the three matches, and good batting by David Potter, Niall Monro and David Phillips. The Junior XI narrowly lost in the semi-final to Manor, after defea ing Temple in the 1st round. Much credit is due to this team for tw 80

excellent performances, in which several players did well, especially the captain, John Baggs. The tennis team, whilst potentially a winner, being totally made up of team players, was unfortunately defeated by School House in the first round. The Summer Term is always one for plenty of activity and it is encouraging to see the whole range of activities in the House, from the Poetry-Folk evening, to visiting Hadrian's Wall, or the House of Commons, to trekking over the North Yorkshire Moors. Some people even spent much of their time working in heat waves. Finally I wish everyone luck with their exams. and hope the results k are what they want and deserve. I would also like to say farewell to the leavers, especially to the monitors, and thank them all for the work they have put into the House. P.M.B.

SCHOOL HOUSE Christmas Term We arrived back this term to find many alterations made in the House, the bathrooms had been refurnished and there were now additions to the toilet facilities, the House as a whole having been smartened up by a coating of blue paint. This term we must welcome to the House the nine new junior boys, Tong Lop Bong in the Middle VI, and A. Islam who joins us in the Lower Sixth. A special welcome must also be made to Mr Macdonald who takes over as Vice-Housemaster from Mr Hamilton who left us for The Rise. Mr Macdonald is a keen oarsman much to the delight of many, and horror of others! The House had some good '0' and 'A' level results, notably N. D. Briscoe who achieved four grade A 'A' levels and R. W. Parkinson who was awarded a scholarship on the strength of his '0' level results. W. J. Clappison and B. R. Terry returned for an extra term to sit Ox-bridge entrance exams. School appointments made this term included C. A. Clegg appointed Captain of Chess, C. W. Knowlson, one of three Chapel Monitors and W. S. McIlroy Captain of Boats. The year's sporting programme started as usual with the Athletics. The House team, captained by C. W. Maher, entered with its usual enthusiasm but only managed to come 4th overall behind strong Queen's and Manor teams. Special mention must be made of C. W. Maher who won the Senior long jump and came 3rd in the high jump. In the Inter-House Rugby competition we were drawn against Temple in the first round, and in a game in which we were 4-0 down in the opening minutes, due to a breakaway try by R. F. Pulleyn, we went on to dominate the game winning by 42-4, mainly due to our strength in the forwards with three 1st XV players: R. G. J. Sherratt (captain), C. R. Beaulah and T. F. Hudson, and also J. S. Barton (captain of 2nd XV) in the half-backs. 81

In the semi-final we played Queen's and were unfortunate to lose 12-0, in the final minutes. Queen's clinched the match with a try and conversion. In the Junior House Rugby competition our team, captained by J. Glen, was drawn against Rise in the first round but lost to the bigger side by 13-0. In the fencing world, our keen fencer, Tong Lop Bong, had a very creditable success when he won the Yorkshire Sabre Championship. Another success which should be mentioned is that of C. R. Beaulah in gaining a Yorkshire Schoolboys rugby trial. Mr Craine thought it necessary for the House to have a fire practice, so in the early hours of 10th December the fire bell went; everybody moved quickly in their drowsy states, which is encouraging in the event of a real fire.

Easter Term Firstly we must congratulate our Ox-Bridge candidates; W. J. Clappison gained a Hastings Scholarship to the Queen's College, Oxford, and B. R. Terry gained a place at St John's College, Oxford. This term J. S. Barton and W. S. McIlroy were appointed as School Monitors. Two new boys entered the House this term in the Juniors; we hope they have settled down well. In the Inter-House Water Polo competition, which we won last year, we were drawn against Rise who had many School players in their team. Unfortunately we lost after an enthusiastic performance In the InterHouse Swimming Sports our team, captained by J. S. Barton, was unable to live up to its usual very high standard, mainly due to the lack of fulltime swimmers, but we were still able to finish a good 3rd behind Queen's and ManoT. In the Senior Cross-country we had a lack of good runners but we managed to scrape a team together. L. S. Wilson and J. H. Larcombe ran well, but their performance was unable to pull the House up further than 6th position. In the Junior running our juniors did very well amongst their own age group, but due to lack of IVth form runners we only managed 6th position. However, the team looks good for next year. R. Sharp was second overall. In other School sports, J. S. Barton and R. W. Parkinson played well for the 1st XI Hockey team—both gaining their colours. Also W. S. McIlroy, T. F. Hudson and N. Ramsden rowed in the 1st VIII which won the Senior C section of the Yorkshire Head of the River. The highlight of the term for the House was the House play, "French without Tears", which was produced by Mr Macdonald and directed by M. A. J. Ferguson. Much time and work was spent on the play, the scenery being as elaborate as any School production. The play succeeded in being very entertaining, the main contributing factor being the attempts at French conversation in which one may have been able to detect a slight English accent at times! Special thanks must be given to Xanthe Hall, Debbie Long and Elaine Simmonds who helped us with the more feminine characters and to all the members of the House who took part in the play either on stage or behind stage. 82

Summer Term

Although the Summer Term is academically very full, with many boys taking '0' and 'A' level exams, many members of the House still managed to lead a very active life in the sporting world. J. S. Barton, N. Radford and J. Glen all played for the 1st XI, whilst R. G. J. Sherratt and R. W. Parkinson played for the 2nd XI. With these experienced players our hopes in the Senior House Cricket competition were high. In the first round we played The Grove whom we beat with little difficulty. In the second round we played The Rise. They batted first, scoring 139. However, our-hopes were dashed by some good bowling from J. S. M. Thomas who dismissed our batsmen for very few runs. In the Junior House cricket our team was well beaten by a much more experienced Queen's team in the first round. On the river, W. S. Mcllroy and T. F. Hudson rowed in the 1st IV and N. Ramsden in the 2nd IV. At Colts level N. Plahe rowed in the Colts 1st crew whilst the very successful Colts 2nd crew was made up entirely of School House members (except for the cox). The Junior House IV beat Queen's in the semi-final and went on to beat Manor in the final. The Senior House IV beat Temple in the semifinal but lost by half a length to Queen's in the final. The two finalists in the Jolyon Smith sculls were Mcllroy and Wilson, the former winning by about two lengths. House Colours were awarded to T. F. Hudson, J. S. Barton and W: S. Mcllroy. In the House Tennis competition we were drawn against The Rise in the first round; I. D. Heddle beat J. Neale 11: 2, J. H. Larcombe beat R. J. A. Temple 10: 3 and these two as our doubles pair beat The Rise pair 7: 6, thus we convincingly moved on to the second round. We reached the final, losing to Queen's. In the House Chess competition we were very unfortunate to lose narrowly to Temple 3: 2, therefore losing the Chess Cup which we won last year. Prizes this year were won by R. G. J. Sherratt for his French essay and M. A. J. Ferguson who won a science prize. Finally, I should like to thank Mr Craine, Mr Macdonald, Mrs Wilson and all the cleaning ladies who between them make the House run efficiently and smoothly. Lastly, we say goodbye to leavers from the Middle Sixth and Fifth forms, thanking them for all they have done for the House. T.F.H. TEMPLE Christmas Term

At the beginning of this term S. M. Cooper was appointed Head of House; House Monitors were J. Bannister, G. D. Gumbrell, C. F. Ringrose and J. C. Rounthwaite. The term got off to a bad start when it was announced that we had not won the Work Cup. 83

The first sporting activity was the Athletics, under the fine leadership of R. F. Pulleyn. On Sports Day we were third overall, which was a particularly good effort. There were some fine individual performances. R. F. Pulleyn won the Senior 200 metres and 400 metres; C. J. Hirst won the Intermediate 800 metres and 1,500 metres; J. A. Wiseman the Intermediate high jump and C. Hawkswell the Junior cricket ball. On the rugby field we were well represented at all levels. R. F. Pulleyn and J. M. Newdick played for the 1st XV; J. C. Rounthwaite, T. C. Moore and P. A. Newdick played for the 2nd XV; D. I. Riley and R. F. Hart played for the Under 16 Colts XV; C. Hawkswell, S. W. Humphreys, C. P. Johnson and K. W. Kerr played for the Under 15 Colts XV and J. N. W. Hare played for the Under 14 Colts XV. We congratulate R. F. Pulleyn on his 1st XV Colours and being appointed School Captain of Rugby next season. The Senior House team lost to Manor in the first round 30--10, after leading at one stage. This in itself was quite an achievement as we have not scored in a Senior House match for four years! The Juniors also lost the first round to Manor 14-12 in a very tense game, which was in doubt until the final whistle. The pack played extremely well, and the captain, K. W. Kerr, was outstanding. The House entry in the Singing Competition (accompanied by the piano this year) was enthusiastic; however, we temporarily lost the Cup. Easter Term J. C. Rounthwaite was appointed Head of House and I. P. Heavens

and J. M. Newdick House Monitors. The sporting side this term was dominated by the Cross-Country. The Seniors came fourth, C. J. Hirst winning the individual Cup, beating the record by some four minutes. This was a just reward for hard and dedicated training. In the Junior Long Run we came fourth also; there were good individual efforts from S. W. Humphreys and M. A. Raheem. The Juniors competed in an Inter-House ten-a-side rugby tournament. They were a very strong side and won comfortably. Perhaps the most successful feature of the term was the House play, "Oh, What a Lovely War". The play was competently produced by P. A. Newdick and T. C. Moore, who also played a part. Other performers were: G. D. Gum brell, C. A. F. Brown, J. F. Coates-Walker, S. B. Irons, C. G. A. Morcom, P. J. Prater, and S. K. Pattie who added a more amusing dimension to an otherwise tense play, perhaps due to extravagant consumption of cider throughout the performance! J. M. Newdick was responsible for the magnificent set, made even more effective by subtle lighting and the monotony of the sounds. It was an enjoyable evening, shared by many parents and boarders. Summer Term

House cricket was more successful this year, the Senior House team reaching the semi-final after beating Dronfield in the first round. We were knocked out by Manor (the eventual winners) in an exceptionally tense game. J. C. Rounthwaite and D. I. Riley were re-awarded School 1st XI Colours. 84

The Junior House team, though strong on paper, did not play to form and was beaten by The Rise in the first round. The House had again many of its members in various shooting teams: S. K. Pattie (School Captain of Shooting), C. J. Hirst and C. G. A. Morcom are all in the "A" League team of five; S. K. Pattie and C. J. Hirst are in the School 1st VIII. Boating—several members of the House have rowed for the School, J. M. Newdick and C. G. A. Morcom for the 1st VIII, and T. C. Moore, C. A. F. Brown and I. A. Nichols for the 4th IV. Unfortunately we drew a strong Dronfield side in the Tennis House matches, and we lost in the first round. Finally, in the Chess knockout competition we reached the final in which we were beaten by the Manor. On behalf of the Middle Sixth I would like to wish the House every success in the future. J.C.R.

A LETTER FROM SHEFFIELD Upon entering an institution of further education straight from School you are immediately struck by the rapid broadening which your hokizons undergo. The rigours of school discipline which are relaxed to a certain extent in the Sixth forms are totally removed in the University or Polytechnic environment. Should you successfully resist the temptation to "run amuck", which is very real in the first weeks, then you will discover the marvellous opportunities available to the undergraduate for extra-mural activity. When thrust into the new environment a seemingly endless procession of new and fascinating activities present themselves. Care needs be exercised to avoid overcommitment; it is here that you realise self-discipline is the all-important factor at University. The activities which I refer to might be divided under the broad headings of Politics (Union, Hall or Faculty), Sports, Religion, or other activities such as bell-ringing or clog-dancing. In addition to your chosen pastime there is the nebulous factor of what I call 'socialising' to be taken into consideration when planning your day. I would also like to draw the reader's attention to a somewhat overlooked aspect of University life, namely the OTC. All Universities and Polytechnics have access to an Officers Training Corps or University Air Squadron; some coastal establishments boast units of the Royal Naval Reserve. The OTCs train men and women for commissions in the T & AVR. There is no danger of call-up in the event of a national emergency nor any obligation to train any more than you think you have time for or indeed want to. The corps are divided into sub-units usually of Sappers, Signallers and Infantry who specialise their training accordingly. 85

I have found that the OTC combines perfectly with University life in so far as it provides a worthwhile release from 'the grind' both midweek and at weekends. The rewards are not limited to bountiful fresh air, good food and sunshine; all cadets are paid at £4.70 per day and Officers collect £7.00 per day, tax free. We use the very latest equipment and wear up-to-date uniform. Experience in the CCF is valued highly and can accelerate your promotion. As most units admit girls the mess is always lively and you become involved in the colourful social life of the unit. Mess functions are sometimes formal affairs, something unusual at University, where the tiend is getting further and further away from dinner jackets and bow ties. For me the OTC has combined everything I look for in extra-mural activity. I cannot recommend the corps too highly and would urge those even remotely interested to contact their local units as soon as they know which University or Polytechnic they will be attending. M.J.W.D. The Editor would be very pleased to have letters from other Universities.

OLD PETERITE NEWS The Old Peterite Club's 84th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on 12th July. P. L. Hall, M. G. B. Hepworth, D. C. Holmes, G. D. Parkin, D. N. Simmons and E. G. Thompson were elected to serve on the General Committee. Regional dinners were announced as follows: West Riding: 27th October 1975 at the Barn Inn, Cowthorpe. London: 14th November 1975 at the Charing Cross Hotel. York: Bullet Supper in St Olave's on 13th December. East Riding: 21st May, 1976 at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield. Special thanks were expressed to the ladies who had arranged the flowers in the Chapel for the Commemoration Service.

OLD PETERITE CLUB OFFICERS President: P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones," Garton, Driffield, Yorks. Hon. Secretary: D. Kirby, The Rise, 41 Clifton, York. Hon. Treasurer: J. E. Moore, "Mylncroft," 1 Mylnhurst Road, Sheffield. 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, Lancs. North East: J. N. Roe, 4 Heather Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, Teesside. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones," Garton, Driffield, Yorks. York: J. C. M. Rayson, 2 St Olave's Road, Clifton, York. Birmingham: M. Hollway, P.O. Box 34, 63 Colmore Row, Birmingham 3.

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 12th July, 1975 in the School Dining Hall. The time-honoured toast of the School was proposed by C. H. Lewis. 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. 87

Those present were:— The President Cummin, D. G. (P. S. Atkinson) Davidge, R. L. D. The Headmaster Dawson, J. R. The Hon. Secretary Deas, R. M. (D. Kirby) Dronfield, J. The Hon. Treasurer Fenwick, P. A. (J. E. Moore) Gaastra, J. N. C. W. Thompson Hall, M. S. (Immediate Past Harding, J. T. . President) Harding, R. D. The Head of the School Harding, R. F. (D. M. H. Phillips) Harnby, F. B. S. Applewhite, P. R. Harris, P. L. Atkinson, R. Hart, A. D. Atkinson, R. B. Hirst, D. Baggs, C. F. Hubbard, R. H. Blissett, D. J. Hudson, R. Brindley, R. A. Jesper, D. G. S. Brown, A. C. Johnston, D. P. Brown, J. C. Kent, M. J. Bulcock, R. J. Kirkus, I. Butterworth, M. A. Knowlson, D. W. Chilman, K. G. Le Tocq, L. C. Clarkson, J. G. C. Lewis, C. H. Coles, D. P. Mills, A. J. Coles, J. R. Mortimer, J. B. Croft, P. G. Murray, H.

Nendick, B. M. Newdick, F. N. Newdick, J. M. Nix, J. Parkin, G. D. Peacock, R. W. Penty, J. R. Penty, P. R. Pfluger, D. Raylor, A. W. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Richardson, J. C. Rounthwaite, J. C. Rumfitt, D. T. Saville, J. M. Shepherd, P. W. Sheriff, E. Shuttleworth, G. M. Simmons, D. N. Smith, W. Stevens, R. A. Thompson, E. G. Turner, E. H. N. Woolgrove, P. R.

NORTH EAST DINNER The North East Old Peterite Dinner was held at the St George Hotel, Teesside Airport on Friday, 18th October 1974. Old Peterites present:— The President Hobson, S. S. Rob, C. G. (Atkinson, P. S.) Holmes, D. C. Roe, J. N. The Headmaster Jobling, G. M. Shepherd, P. M. Deas, R. M. March, G. R. A. Wye, M. Fairweather, C. C. Pacey, F. J. Harding, J. T. Pacey, F. W. B.

WEST RIDING DINNER The West Riding Old Peterite Dinner was held at the Barn Inn, Cowthorpe on Monday, 28th October, 1974. The toast of the School wa proposed by C. S. Shepherd and the Headmaster responded. Old Peterites present:— The President Kirby, D. Raylor, J. M. (Atkinson, P. S.) Moss, A. E. Shepherd, C. S. The Headmaster Newdick, F. N. Smith, W. Barrett, A. R. Newitt, J. Stabler, D. A. Botterill, J. Parkin, F. N. Thompson, C. W. Butterworth, M. A. Parkin, G. D. Todd, G. M. Fletcher, D. I. Parkin, I. T. Webster, M. Hudson, W. M. Pilcher, R. D. S. Hunter, C. D. Raylor, A. W. 88

LONDON OLD PETERITE DINNER The above dinner was held on the 8th November at the Charing Cross Hotel, London and was attended by the following:— Gardiner, P. D. R. Dronfield, P. J. Pattison, C. J. Atkinson, P. S. Field, R. A. Parker, J. H. 0. Beaumont, F. 0. Graham, G. E. L. Rayner, D. Bown, A. C. Hodges, A. J. E. Quickfall, C. J. Collier, R. N. King, A. J. Short, A. Cooper, A. B. Kirby, D. Smallman, A. B. Dickenson, J. M. Lewis, C. H. Smith, C. A. Dickenson, R. C. M. Lewis, T. J. Wheatley, D. Dook, J. M. L. McCallum, A. Wiseman, F. J. In an effort to try and improve the level of interest in this function we would like to make two points about the dinner next year. First, the date will be Friday, November 14th, at the Charing Cross Hotel, London. Secondly, it was decided by an overwhelming majority of those attending this year that Old Peterites should be invited to bring their ladies along to the 1975 dinner. Twenty-three of those attending agreed to this proposal—i.e. we already have a verbal acceptance by 46 guests which in itself should guarantee the success of the function. We hope that this new format will encourage renewed enthusiasm for this dinner. It is also worth mentioning that, as the dinner is held at a British Rail Hotel, extremely favourable terms can be quoted for travel by rail and accommodation for the weekend.

EAST RIDING DINNER The East Riding Old Peterite Dinner was held at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield on Friday, 30th May, 1975. Present: — The President Coles, J. R. Newdick, F. N. (Atkinson, P. S.) Dawson, J. R. Peacock, R. W. The Headmaster Dee, C. C. Rayson, J. C. M. Atkinson, D. P. Dronfield, J. Richardson, H. Atkinson, J. S. Fenton, P. A. Shepherd, P. M. Beachell, H. M. Frank, C. Smallman, A. Brown, J. C. Harding, R. F. Smith, J. E. Browne, F. D. Hirst, D. Stephenson, R. F. H. Burdass, C. M. C. Hopkinson, R. C. Tasker, R. Burdass, C. U. Johnston, D. P. Thompson, C. W. Burdass, J. U. Kirby, D. Tomlinson, G. Burdass, R. Martinson, C. S. Tomlinson, N. E. Byass, D. E. Megginson, J. S. Wood, C. D. M. Chilman, K. G. Megginson, P. R. B. Coles, D. P.

Mitchell, J. V.

OLD PETERITE GOLF The Competition for the Burnett Trophy was held at York Golf Club, Strensall, on Sunday, 13th July. As usual the Competition was run as a Stableford, and the trophy was won by Jonathan Rounthwaite with 38 points. Runner-up was John Raylor with 37 points, who beat Andrew Robson, also with 37 points, on the last nine holes. William Bottomley 89

and Graham Wright both had 36 points. Andrew Robson (5 handicap) had the very good gross score of 73. It was very pleasing to see three younger Old Peterites, Jonathan Rounthwaite, David Phillips and David Potter, and a total of 19 Old Peterites turned out. The team led by Paul Middlebrook qualified for the final stages of the Grafton Morrish Tournament to be held during October. We congratulate them on this and, even though they will almost certainly have played before this appears in print, we wish them every success! J.C.M.R.

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES Births

COOPER. To Jeremy and Joyce, a son, Martin Luke, on 7th November, 1974. (Queen's 1958-64). GIBSON. On April 5th 1975 to Judith Ann and Robert John, of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, U.S.A., a daughter, Mary Jane, sister to Caroline Flood. (Manor 1945-50). Engagement

SCHOFIELD. The engagement is announced between David M. Schofield of Bradford and Pauline A. Zeen of Liverpool. (Manor 1966-71). Deaths

BRINDLEY. Peter Charles Brindley (Manor 1940-45) died peacefully in hospital on Friday, 20th June, aged 46. Peter was the third of four brothers who were at St Peter's during the last war. GEDGE. On Monday, December 2nd, 1974, suddenly, Henry Francis Sydney Gedge, beloved husband of Eleanor and father of Timothy. (1907-18). An appreciation appears on page 92. MARSHALL. Captain William Nigel Marshall, Royal Marines, killed on active service in Oman, 8th March, 1975. (Grove 1962-67). An appreciation appears on page 92.

ANFIELD, J. R. (Queen's 1956-61). After four years with the Countryside Commission which took him regularly to all ten National Parks, is now Assistant National Park Officer (Planning) for Exmoor National Park. This means that he is responsible for all planning applications for the Park and for the preparation of the Exmoor National Park Plan. BUCKLER, F. N. (1931-42), is now a Captain, Royal Navy, on the Staff of the Commander in Chief, Fleet at Northwood. He recently returned from Santiago, Chile where he was Defence Attache for two years. As reported elsewhere, he inspected the CCF in June. FLETCHER, P. H. (Dronfield 1967-72), has gained a B.Sc. in civil engineering at Newcastle University. JONES, W. E. (Grove 1955-61), Major, having commanded D Company of the 3rd Bn Royal Fusiliers for the last three years, has since transferred to Tidworth and then to Belfast. He can be contacted through 90

Regimental Headquarters, The Royal Welch Fusiliers, The Barracks, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, and would welcome news of and from his contemporaries. KING, C. D., (School House 1948-51), is commercial director of Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd., in Scotland, and a non-executive director of Nylotuft Ltd. He is a major in the T.A.V.R. in which he has travelled widely, and which he strongly recommends to ex-C.C.F. Old Peterites. He sends good wishes to O.P.s and to the School. KNOWLES, P. E. (School House 1959-62), is now a chartered quantity surveyor in Northallerton, and married Maureen A. Harmer of Darlington on 22nd June 1974. RUDD, J. W. (Manor 1951-54), has joined Metro Industries Ltd as part of their management team, in Darlington, Western Australia, and finds it a most rewarding and interesting experience. SCOTT, S. M. G. (School House, 1964-69) has qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is personal Assistant to the Partners of the firm with which he trained. His time is divided between their offices in Hull, Selby and Market Weighton. WALL, M. P. L. (1931-35), Revd, was instituted as Vicar of the parishes of Wick and Doynton in Avon County, in the Diocese of Bristol on 10th December. YUNIBANDHU, K. (School House 1959-61) qualified in Medicine, B.Sc., M.B., B.S., at University College Hospital, London, and obtained the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians at Newcastle University Hospitals. He is now Consultant in Medicine (Gastroenterology) at Chulalongkorn Hospital Medical School, Bangkok, Thailand. JONES, L. F. (1908-11) writes to say that he joined the O.P. Club on leaving, on what was then a life membership basis, but has been out of touch for many years. Apart from war service, his career has been in journalism, and he is now getting together material for a book of reminiscences, 'not an autobiography'. No doubt he would be glad to hear from any of his contemporaries. He says: 'In case it may be of any interest, I think the only distinction I had was being the first O.P. to fly, about which I don't think there can be any doubt. Medhurst, who finished up as Air Marshal Sir Charles, was the only other possibility. We were friends at school and kept more or less in touch till the end of his life, but I think I got myself airborne, and accepted for a Flying Corps commission, before he did. The other pioneer of the business was W. H. Haynes, whom I also knew well at school, and liked. He got the D.S.O. for bringing a Zeppelin down, and shortly afterwards was accidentally killed on the ground; not when flying. Also of that period was A. E. Robinson, who went through Sandhurst and became adjutant of the 1st Battn Green Howards. He reappeared in the second war as a Lieut-Col. and when the R.A.F. Regiment was formed in the 1940 flap, was put in command of it, at least as I understood at the time. Though not in the O.P. list, he could well be alive now; we were both at the same prep. school at Scarborough as well as St Peter's.' His present address is Bakers Court, Long Hanborough, Oxford. 91

HENRY FRANCIS SYDNEY GEDGE

1900-1974 There can have been few Old Peterites more regular in their attendance at Commemoration than Harry Gedge, who died on 2nd December 1974 aged 74. He is survived by his widow and by his son, Lieutenant Commander Timothy Gedge, Royal Navy, who was then senior pilot of Naval 892 Phantom Squadron in H.M.S. Ark Royal. Harry Gedge's brother, J. Bernard Gedge, writes about him: "Early this century in 1904 our late father, H. T. Sydney Gedge, went to York from Leeds Parish Church to be a Vicar-Choral of the Minster and for several years coached St Peter's rugby teams. Harry was Captain of the 1st XV in 1916/17 and 1917/18, during which years I also played. "Harry just missed the first world war, and in the 0.T.C. followed the late John Sergeant as Cadet Officer, wearing an officer's braid on the sleeves of the tunic—and blank khaki where pips etc. were worn then by commissioned officers. "At St Peter's Harry played as a three-quarter but changed to forward and became a fine wing forward for Headingley, Liverpool R.F.C. and Lancashire, having a trial cap for England and twice being carded reserve: had he not been sent to Spain to work for Armstrong-Whitworth he was a near certainty as an England forward from 1924 onwards. "Harry wrote Dick Metcalfe's obituary for The Peterite, and their old friendship at St Peter's meant much to both in their retirement at Lymington. Great friends of both are happily still with us—Gordon Yeoman and Winsley Sergeant."

CAPTAIN W. N. MARSHALL, Royal Marines

1948-1975 Captain Nigel Marshall was the son of the former Bursar of the School, Mr Roy Marshall and Mrs Valerie Marshall. He was killed on 8th March 1975 while on active service in Dhofar, Oman, where he was seconded to the Sultan's Armed Forces, attached to the Jebel Regiment. Nigel Marshall left school in 1967 with a distinguished record. He was a school Monitor, a member of the 1st VIII, a trombonist in the orchestra and a member of the Choir. In the Combined Cadet Force he was outstanding; he became a Sergeant in the REME Detachment, and then transferred to the Royal Navy Section and was appointed Contingent Coxswain, that is the Senior NCO of the whole Contingent. We like to think that his range of interest in two CCF Sections laid the foundation for his career in the Royal Marines. He attended many camps and courses with the CCF, including three Arduous Training courses; and the more arduous they were the better Nigel liked them. It was thus not surprising that he should go with the British Schools Exploring Society for six really tough weeks in Arctic Norway; and there can be little doubt that his taste for efficient adventure helped him to gain entry to that splendidly elite corps, the Royal Marines. Secondment to the Sultan's Armed Forces in Oman was in itself an acknowledgement of Captain Marshall's excellent qualities; it is a task, 92

requiring toughness with skill and diplomacy; it could be exciting but it I must by its nature be dangerous; it is active service. On 10th May a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for Captain William Nigel Marshall was held in Chapel. During the Service a wreath in the colours of the Royal Marines was laid on the Old Peterite War Memorial by three Cadets of the Royal Navy Section of the CCF led by the Contingent Coxswain, Vincent Feeney. In offering our deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs Marshall and their family we share the pride they must feel in Nigel's achievement and promise. D.G.C.

LETTERS Khyaban Behar No. 10, Khyaban Bakhtiar Tehran - Iran During my recent journey to South Africa, where I was the guest and speaker at the Lions Convention, I called and met Roy Arnold, who is Managing Director of Hubert Davies, and is running a most flourishing business. They were extremely kind and invited my wife, Akram, and I to lunch with them and we recalled our school days at St Peter's School, York and the progress it has made over all these years. Mollie, Roy's wife, was a marvellous hostess. I heard from Roy that his brother is now in Johannesburg too. So I called him on the telephone and we had a good chat and it was nice to know that two O.P.s were in Johannesburg and were doing very well indeed. I hope that if any O.P.s visit Iran they will take time off to call me up at the above address. A letter in advance, if at all possible, is always good advice. Let me tell you that as a Director of Lions International for Africa and South West Asia I have a two-year honorary job in addition to my bread earning one. I have travelled over 100,000 kilometers to attend four board meetings this year. I have travelled in Africa and South West Asia to the extent of 50,000 kilometers and have been to Sri Lanka, Bombay, Delhi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Beiruth, Cairo, Nairobi, Johannesburg. Tomorrow I am going to Pakistan and Dubai. All this is for the purpose of motivating my flock, the Lions, to serve their fellow men. I have been guest speaker in London and Chicago, talking to Lions Clubs, and also at Berlin at the European Lions Forum. I have travelled 2,000 kilometers in Iran for the same purpose and since I have no secretary I have written 8,000 letters by hand this yeari.e. July 74 to June 75. On 16th June I shall be in Dublin. We shall be having our Annual Convention of Lions International. We have in attendance some 40,000 people from 146 countries—more nations in our Lions than in U.N. We now have over 1,100,000 members. There is a Lions Club in York too and at times I have corresponded with them. With best wishes, S. K. Kazerooni 93

Basement Flg, 38 Park Town, Oxford OX2 6SJ I am writing to correct the Oxford Old Peterites, who say in their Trinity Term, 1974, letter that "next year there will be no recruitment from St Peter's. Admittedly, I have not come directly from the Old School, but havim survived three years at another university and three in journalism I started a B.A. course in Theology at Oriel College this term. After leaving St Peter's in July, 1968, I read Politics at the University of Nottingham, and in September, 1971, joined the Evening Despatch, Darlington, as a reporter. I left last month, having decided to enjoy a spell in the "real world" of university life again. September was not without incident, as on the 28th, a week after leav. ing work, I was married to Linda M. Scarborough, of Gargrave, near Ski pton. H. E. D. Little (Manor 1963-4; Dronfield 1964-8) Dunsmore, 7 Lime Garth, Upper Poppleton, York. YO2 6DN I write with regard to the letter of Robert Stevens, published in The Peterite of October 1974. In this, he suggested that a memorial be instituted in the form of a piano to mark the passing of a man who in his time was a much-loved member of staff—namely Freddie Waine. I write not merely to support the motion but, as one of the many who knew him as choirmaster and Lieutenant Commander, to draw the attention of readers to a point which otherwise may have escaped their notice; namely, the treatment which the original suggestion received at the 0.P. meeting of July '74 where the letter came up for consideration. At this meeting it was decided to give no immediate support whatsoever to any such scheme, a more pressing need being to try and pay for the new Sports Hall. At the same time, the suggestion was made (and overlooked) that, besides being "our Freddie," Mr Waine was also a most active and deeply respected member of various York musical circles; "would not his many former friends and admirers in the city be pleased to contribute towards such a piano, to be housed at the School where he spent so much of his working life, safe in the knowledge that here it would form a suitable memorial and be an asset to school and community, it being available for public performances as the opportunity arose?" This letter is a plea then, that the matter be given at least further consideration. J. S. D. Pearson (Temple, 1967 - 72) The Editor has received other letters on this subject, which has now been referred by the Old Peterite Club to the School Governors.

EDITORIAL NOTES The Peterite is the magazine of St Peter's School, York.

Members of the Old Peterite Club who write to the Editor are asked to show their St Peter's dates (not St Olave's), and the House they were in. No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence, but a writer who wishes to use a pen name or to withhold his name from publication for a special reason should make this clear to the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to select news from any source, but in general personal notices will only be published if they are from members of the Old Peterite Club. The Peterite is published once a year, in October, and copy should be sent to the Editor before the end of July. If any member of the Old Peterite Club should not receive a Peterite number, will he please write to the Bursar. Applications for advertising space should be made to the Bursar, St Peter's School, York.

Oct 1975

Articles inside

Old Peterite News

Letters

House Notes

A Letter from Sheffield

Fencing

The Threshold

Swimming

Hockey Club

Rugger

Boat Club

The Sports Centre

Athletics

Chess Club

Printing

Orienteering

Theological Society

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

Combined Cadet Force

Editorial

The Chapel

Valete

Salvete

Examination Results, 1975

The Common Room and Staff

The Very Revd. Alan Richardson, K.B.E., M.A., D.D

Music