Oct 1976

THE PETERITE Vol. LXVII

OCTOBER, 1976 Edited by

D. G. Cumm in,

No. 393 J.P., M.A.

EDITORIAL Anniversaries can be solemn or joyful occasions, and sometimes a mixture of both. As a nation we have a passion for them, with a peculiar reverence for centenaries and half centenaries.

So this year 4th July had a special significance not only for the United States but for us too. We feel we had a share in the making of that nation, partly in having a government stupid enough to think it could hold its turbulent colonies against their will, but more deeply in the fact that the makers -,of the United States had taken with them across the Atlantic the self-evident truths on which they based their Declaration of Independence. And perhaps as a reminder of this greatest of our exports, we this year lent the United States a copy of Magna Carta which had expressed these truths rather earlier, if rather more crudely.

To another centenary we are giving less heed. In 1877 Queen Victoria became Empress of India, and the Imperial Raj started its majestic but uneasy sway. The man who best caught the spirit of those heady years, Rudyard Kipling, had seen deeper than most when he wrote at the supreme moment of imperial glory, the Diamond Jubilee of 1897, an uncharacteristic warning: To, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre.

Judge of the nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget Exactly fifty years later all could see that the high priest of the Raj had also been its prophet; but at least in the making of the new India and Pakistan our concern was not to try to hold on to what we once thought was our possession, but to ensure that the parting should be dignified and friendly.

The history of nations and of peoples is always fascinating, although the term history is itself difficult to define. If we look for development, then we have to examine the rise and fall of nations, failures and successes. If we look for progress, we had best look into those much smaller communities which have kept their identity though "kingdoms rise and wane".

Such a community is a school; and may we not, with pardonable pride, pause in 1977 to celebrate thirteen hundred and fifty years of our school's life? Of course there are long gaps in our knowledge of the school, as there must be of any institution that stretches back before the days of easy printing and the conscious leaving of records. But there was a school of St. Peter in 627, set up as part of the York mission centred on the Minster; and there is no indication that such a school discontinued its connection with the Minster from that year onwards.

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CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial School Notes .. ..

1350 Years Presentation of Prizes, 1975 ...

Commemoration, 1976 The Common Room and Staff Commemoration Sermon Prize List Examination Results, 1976 Valete Salvete The Chapel Music ...

Drama ...

Combined Cadet Force Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Science Societies Theological Society Printing ...

Chess Club Radio Five ...

Christian Union The Threshold Athletics Rugger ...

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Boat Club Cross Country Cricket ...

Shooting Swimming Tennis ...

Fencing The Oxford Cup, 1975-76 Walking Club ...

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Youth Action York ...

Orienteering ...

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Cambridge Letter Another Letter from Sheffield Old Peterite News ...

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627-1977 The School has occupied several different sites, and has been in Clifton since 1844

We relish this connection. We are proud that the Dean of York is ex officio Chairman of our Governors, so that the general guidance of Minster and School is still vested in the same authority as in 627.

Annually we keep the festival of St. Peter in the Minster on a Sunday close to St. Peter's day. This year that Sunday happened to be 4th July: and as a simple gesture of congratulation to the great nation on whom so much of the world must now depend for the guarding of those "inalienable rights . . . life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness", we closed our St. Peter's service with the whole-hearted singing of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. It may have surprised some; but among the congregation on that last day of York's triennial festival were several Americans who were deeply moved that the ancient school, in the great Minster, should identify itself with the much criticised, exasperating but splendid nation that leads the free world.

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 1975-76 The Very Reverend Ronald Jasper, D.D., was installed as Dean ot York on October 10th, and has become the Chairman of the Governors He has been twice to the Chapel during the year, to celebrate Holy Corn munion and give an address, and to preach on Whit Sunday.

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We congratulate Sir Peter Shepherd, a Governor whose four sons were at the School, on being Knighted in the New Year Honours. *

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Councillor W. Ward, J.P. has joined the Board of Governors. *

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Among those who gained places at Oxford or Cambridge, we congratulate I. P. Heavens on the award of an Open Scholarship in Mathematics at Clare College, Cambridge. *

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We welcome two new masters and hope they will enjoy their time at the School: Mr. J. A. Owen-Barnett, who will teach P.E.; and Mr. D. J. Raggett, B.Sc., University of Kent, to teach Mathematics. *

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As Assistant Bursar we welcome Squadron Leader J. R. Morris; R.A.F. (retd.).

During the year five visitors have very kindly talked to the Lower Vlth General Studies set: Lieutenant Colonel A. C. Roberts, Sir Donald Barron, Air Marshal Sir Leslie Mayor, Miss Gibbs and Dr. Patrick Nuttgens. We thank them for the wide range of stimulating information they gave. * The Autumn Term started on September 10th, and ended on December 13th. * * * Speech Day was on October 4th, and the Prizes were presented by Professor W. Walsh, M.A., of the University of Leeds. The Athletic Sports were held in the afternoon. * * * On October 13th there was a party for disabled people in the Sports Centre. * * * The Royal Artillery Team gave an excellent Presentation on October 14th. * * * His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York made a flying visit, his first to the School, on October 17th, when he arrived by helicopter as the only means of being able to keep an appointment in York after a visit to Tyne-Tees Television. * * * Half Term was from the 18th to the 26th October.

On November 6th, 7th and 8th the Drama Society presented "The Caretaker" and "The Hole". These are reviewed in this edition. * * * York Symphony Orchestra gave a concert in the Memorial Hall on November 21st. *

On November 26th Evensong in Chapel was followed by a concert. *

"tolanthe" was presented on December 11th, 12th and 13th, and made happy finale to the term; it is reviewed in this edition. *

The Spring Term started on January 12th and ended on March 27th. * * * On Sunday, January 18th the School took part in the Epiphany Prosion in York Minster. * * * Major R. Chapman gave a talk on the Zaire River Expedition on February 3rd.

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The Royal Signals gave a Display on February 10th.

The Archbishop of York took the Confirmation Service and c brated Holy Communion on March 13th.

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Vittoria's St. Matthew Passion was performed in Chapel on M 24th.

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The Summer Term started on April 27th and ended on July 10th.

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There was a concert in the Memorial Hall on May 7th.

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The Boat Club Dance was on May 15th.

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The new grand piano in the Memorial Hall was played for the first, time publicly by Dorothea Law on June 21st. ,

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On July 3rd the Duke of Edinburgh Awards were presented in the, Memorial Hall, and there was an excellent display of the wide variety of activities enjoyed by those in the scheme.

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The St. Peter's Procession in York Minster was on July 4th.

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Commemoration was on July 10th. The retiring Chaplain, the Revd.

N. H. Kemp-Welch, was the preacher at the Service.

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In a sponsored swim for the Northfield School Mini-Bus Appeal, Justin McCarter and lan Hindhaugh raised a substantial sum; and for the same cause Mrs. Shuttleworth raised £100 on a market stall from the sale of nearly new clothes.

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Among individual sporting achievements we congratulate those who have gained international honours: C. J. Hirst (Orienteering); K. J. Miller (Golf); A. W. Tait and G. W. Tait (Fencing). And in the year of a highly successful Cricket season D. I. Riley was selected for the Public Schools XI against the English Schools Cricket Association.

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During the year the Heads of School were J. J. Clark (Autumn) and

S. Bruce - Jones (Spring and Summer).

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FOUR INTERNATIONALS

G. W. Tait, A. W. Tait, K. J. Miller, C. J. Hirst.

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1350 YEARS It is now generally accepted that 627 was the year of the foundation of the School as part of the York mission of Paulinus, who built the first York Minster, a small wooden baptistery, for the baptism of King Edwin of Deira in that year.

The passage of thirteen hundred and fifty years of the School's history gives cause for rejoicing, and in 1977 it is intended to celebrate the occasion in various ways.

For this purpose a committee has been formed, and already many suggestions have been considered. The programme will be published in good time, but Old Peterites in particular would like to know that during the last fortnight of the Summer Term, which ends on 9th July, it is hoped to mount an exhibition of the artistic work of Old Peterites. Mr. John Gaastra would be very pleased to hear from those interested in such an exhibition, and he emphasises that he has in mind artistic work in the broadest sense.

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PRESENTATION OF PRIZES 4th October, 1975 The experiment of holding the Presentation in October instead of during Commemoration was successful from one important point of view: it was held on our own territory, in the Memorial Hall. There was, however, the obvious disadvantage of lack of space; but the occasion was a happy one, and certainly more personal than it has tended to be in the bingo hall.

The Vice-Chairman of the Governors, Mr. W. R. Wilkinson, O.B.E., J.P., presided, as our new Chairman, Dr. Ronald Jasper, had not yet been installed as Dean of York. The prizes were presented by Professor W. Walsh, M.A., Professor of Commonwealth Literature and Chairman of the School of English, University of Leeds.

The Headmaster gave a report on the School year, less detailed than in the past because the record of most activities had already been published in The Peterite.

He expressed his regret at the enforced ending of the Direct Grant Schools because he felt that the opportunity for an academic secondary education was thus being withheld from many who might have benefited from it.

After the Headmaster's Report, Professor Walsh presented the prizes, and there follows a summary of his address.

Professor Walsh said that the country had made a bad error in ending Direct Grant Schools, but this decision had given an opportunity to the British people to show independence. He reminded us that D. H. Lawrence had recommended the virtues of independence and courage: the courage to be oneself; and from this he showed that it is difficult 6

to be a radical because one is at once likely to adopt the uniform of the radical and thus cease to be oneself. He urged parents to seek to develop these two qualities in their children, because parents can provide the continuity that is needed for these virtues to flourish.

The Professor said that human life "above sensation and the spasmodic" depends on continuity; and the lack of continuity produces instability as is often seen in the universities.

Hence the value of tradition which Professor Walsh defined as "the living continuum of life" with a capacity for change; it is not a matter of unchanging dress and similar customs. He regarded evolving human language as the supreme instrument of continuity.

The Professor concluded by saying that we need something to refer to, something lasting; we need an ideal and thus a "pattern of belief" is essential.

D.G.C. J. J. Clark, the Head of the School, then thanked Professor Walsh for presenting the Prizes and for his address.

COMMEMORATION 1976 On July 9th, 10th and 1 1 th a wide range of activities was open to Old Peterites, and many of them to parents and present members of the School.

The annual cricket match was played on Friday and Saturday, and there were more sporting events than in previous years: 5-a-side Soccer, Tennis, Badminton, Water Polo and Rowing on the Saturday; and the "Burnett" Golf Competition on the Sunday.

On the Friday night a highly successful Barbecue was run by the Cricket Club at Manor Farm, Sutton-on-Derwent, and it is hoped that this will have started what will become an institution; on Saturday the O.P. Club Annual Dinner was held in the School, with several of those dining having become OPs only hours previously.

A number of Old Peterites joined the special Commemoration Choir and gave the lead in a fine Service; and after the Service a cocktail bar was open in the Sports Centre balcony. All visitors were able to take lunch in the School.

There was an Exhibition in the Art Studio, and a delightfully sophisticated musical entertainment in the Music School called "Going for another song."

Some said that they missed the marquee while they enjoyed tea in the sunshine which made it unnecessary to use the Hall; some said they missed the speeches and the Prize-giving; some thought that Commemoration wasn't the same as in the past. In various ways it wasn't; but it was a happy weekend with plenty to do or to watch for those who came to be part of the occasion.

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THE COMMON ROOM AND STAFF Three masters left us in July: Mr John Orr and Mr. Trevor Tiffany to take up other appointments, and the Revd. Noel Kemp-Welch has retired as Chaplain; his sermon preached at the Commemoration Service is reproduced in this edition. The Headmaster has written about all three, and we join in wishing them well.

We offer our good wishes, too, to Mr. E. W. Herring who has been our Caterer; for him nothing seems to have been too much trouble, and we have been fortunate in his quiet and courteous efficiency; and to Mr. J. G. Coates who, as Clerk of Works, has had a very important part in the tremendous range of improvements in our buildings in recent years.

N.H.K-W. Noel Kemp-Welch leaves St. Peter's after twenty years as Chaplain.

A Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge, he graduated in History and Theology in 1933; his parish experience was gained in Liverpool in the late thirties and in parishes in Berkshire, and for three years he was Chaplain of King's College, Cambridge. After the war, he spent nine years as Warden and Headmaster of St. Michael's College, Tenbury, before coming to St. Peter's in 1956.

I can speak from personal experience only of Noel's last nine years in York. These have been increasingly busy and noisy years, so memory suggests, and in that business and noise Noel is not a man to have raised his voice. But his voice has been heard clearly all the same. Thus, in all the confusion of a rehearsal for one of the great Minster services, Noel would be there, quietly deploying his vast forces and miraculously getting us in the right places at the right time. He has introduced the new liturgical services of the Holy Communion into the School, so that we are now well used to Series 3. In his introductions to readings in Chapel, in his meditatively personal sermons, in his taking of Family Communions and in his readings in the Compline services, he has constantly reminded us of an alternative society, of a needed dimension, of the futility of competition and conceit and self-seeking. He has exemplified, as well as preached, peace of mind. Yet the message was not passive: he called us to self-discipline, with firm expressions of conviction, and showed an alert appreciation of beauty. Nor was he narrow or sectarian. In the Chapel and the Theological Society he has welcomed variety of voices—high and low, Quaker, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Jewish, agnostic—as long as they were sincere and affirmative.

I retain clear memories of Noel in various contexts—as a genial umpire of cricket games in the summer; as one struggling gallantly in the Common Room to impose order on notice-boards and work-tables; as the man behind the examination scene calmly coping with the problems of panic-stricken omission by G.C.E. candidates; above all as a musician, singing as the Christus in that superbly simple setting of the Passion by Vittoria. And I remember the rapt attention he gained when, in a Chapel service, he sang one of Vaughan Williams's mystical songs, a setting of words by Herbert—surely a priest with whom Noel has an affinity. It is good news indeed that Noel will continue to exercise this gift of his in the Minster Choir.

Our gratitude to him cannot be measured in normal ways. Our best wishes go with him and Stella in his retirement.

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(Photo: T. O. White REVD. NOEL KEMP-WELCH, M.A.

J.P.O. John Orr, who has left us for Hampton Grammar School, spent two eery productive years in the School. After leaving Rydal School, he spent three years at St. Peter's College, Oxford, and a year on his PostGraduate Certificate in Education at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.

He came to St. Peter's for his first teaching experience.

He brought great vigour and bounce to his work in the School. As a rugby coach, he galvanized his team from the touch-line--there was no escaping his vociferous sense of purpose! This last year, he has invigorated School tennis, with the help of some enthusiastic players among the boys, and has expanded the game in the School—in this, showing the way himself by vivid example. We have seen him as a keen singer in those enjoyable performances by Queen Anne Grammar School in our Chapel. Those in the Manor have been most grateful to him for his cheerful presence and ministrations.

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Primarily, of course, he is a Maths teacher, and a very good one.

He has fired several sixth-formers with scholarly zeal, at that stage when Maths can become an arduous ordeal: the ordeal has become fun. At the same time, he has taught sympathetically those in the middle school whose aims are humbler—an "0" level or a C.S.E. grade 1.

We shall indeed miss John and we wish him good fortune.

P.D.R.G. T.T. After spending six years at St. Peter's, Trevor Tiffany has decided to leave us to devote himself to swimming instruction. We have greatly benefited from having such a high-powered swimmer with us. With that blend of amiability and ruthlessness that often characterizes the good specialist teacher, Trevor has always extracted the best from our swimmers. A high point of his time was of course the successful season of 1972, when the School won the Northern Public Schools Relays here in York, and then went on to win the John Parry Relays in London.

But each year he has produced a strong swimming team, if not one to beat those Northern Schools that allow their best swimmers full-time swimming, at least good enough to set the pace among Schools in which swimming takes a less prominent role in the general pattern of sports.

He has also launched Water Polo as a sport, creating an enthusiasm for the game and opportunities for its practice locally to a high standard.

His coaching methods include the best modern techniques practised in the U.S.A. but are also seasoned with a quietly genial humanity.

If swimming is Trevor's enthusiasm, he has, in his obliging way, assisted at many other sports and P.E. activities whenever needed. In the winter term he was often to be found in the thick of game one, a fearsome sight, and he gladly upheld a special responsibility for the second XV. In every sport he played, he brought humorous relish and massive power—ils ne passeront pas!

Our thanks to Trevor, therefore, for his great swimming enthusiasm, for initiating us to Water Polo, for much advice about the equipment for the Sports Centre (I doubt if we would have the weight-lifting apparatus but for his insistence) and for much companionship in and out of School.

We wish him well in the world of swimming.

P.D.R.G. * * * MR. J. G. COATES

Jack Coates often looked sceptical about some of the strange request , extension to the stage; but he was never baffled. A quiet appraisal, a few seemingly casual measurements, and within a few days at the most the job would be done. Meanwhile the normal routine of construction repair and maintenance would go on; and wherever the action was, Jack would be there. On the perilously steep pitch of the Chapel roof, belov, ground level dealing with some crisis, and as often as not plying from one job to another by bicycle, loaded with wood and glass and wire, and of course a bag of tools. But, loaded or not, there was always a greeting 10

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Jack became Clerk of Works when Bob Hawkins retired in 1970, but he has worked at the School for over thirty years; so he has seen the place transformed out of recognition in many areas, and he has had a hand in almost every part of that transformation. For a long time all alterations were done by the School's internal staff, until the scale and complexity of the expansion made contract work essential; and when this happened it became an important part of the function of the Clerk of Works to create and preserve harmony between his own staff and those from outside.

Those of us who have been resident in the School will always remember the courtesy and tidiness with which Jack invariably carried out and completed a job, either of major construction or of simple maintenance.

Jack Coates came at a very early age from Barrow-in-Furness, but his family were from York and he is very much a York man. Here he will continue to enjoy his garden in his retirement, and it may well be that we shall see him from time to time about the School. We shall always be glad to do so. We thank him and wish him well.

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MR. J. G. CoAms

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COMMEMORATION SERMON By the Revd. Noel Kemp-Welch, M.A. I do hope I am not doing anyone an injustice when I say that I do not remember a Commemoration Sermon about St. Peter. It does seem odd, doesn't it? Has it seemed too obvious a theme? Or have Commemoration preachers in recent years thought that we would know all about St. Peter in any case?

A few weeks ago Roger Depledge gave us a series of week-day readings on the theme of Courage. After considering three courageous women, Joan of Arc, Edith Cavell and Ann Frank, he finished off with two events in the life of St. Peter.

The first was his burst of courage—in the heat of the moment and with the support of his fellow Apostles—when he slashed at the ear of the High Priest's servant: and then the contrast of his abject failure when he found himself alone and inactive, faced with a sudden challenge out of the blue.

So Roger Depledge set the Peterite ball rolling: let us follow it up for a few minutes this morning, for St. Peter is so typically the ordinary man who suddenly finds himself caught up in the influence of Jesus.

Let us think of three other incidents which represent three stages in St. Peter's spiritual growth—indeed in the normal spiritual development of any of us.

The first is the moment when Jesus borrowed Peter's boat as a sort of floating pulpit from which to address the crowd on the shore. Peter had been fishing all night without any success. Now he was cleaning his nets and was obviously very reluctant to push out again. When Jesus suggested the idea it seemed plain daft. But against his instincts he did as Jesus had insisted, and to his immense surprise he netted a large shoal of fish. He had the reward which comes when we respond to Jesus's pressure, and it was then that Jesus promised him the far more satisfying reward of catching men.

What about ourselves? Can we say, as Peter did, that we have toiled all night and caught nothing; that we have genuinely tried to let Jesus into our lives and yet do not seem to have got anywhere? Perhaps we have: though I suspect that a good many of us have not even begun to try. If we have tried, then Jesus says to us: "Push on; don't give up feebly. You may get fed up, but stick to it," and eventually—perhaps quite suddenly—there will be a break through.

In the past few years I have had a number of letters from O.P.'s who didn't seem to get much, if anything, out of their religious experience at School. Yet like Peter, doing his regular job as a fisherman, they had been picking up experience without realising it. When suddenly the influence of Jesus had become an unavoidable thing in their lives they felt, like Peter, so ashamed that they had resisted him in the past.

I can think of one O.P. who is now a lawyer in York, another who is a research scientist on the other side of the Pennines and another who qualified as a doctor and is now a lay evangelist in West Germany.

The second incident represents a new stage in Peter's growth toward maturity. At the moment when Jesus asked him who he thought him to be, Peter found himself making the whole-hearted statement that he believed Jesus to be the Christ, the Son of the living God. 12

When Jesus pointed out that he would be rejected by his fellow Jews and put to death, Peter did his best to deter him. Now he really cared for Jesus and it seemed horrible—unthinkable even—that such a man would be treated in this way. Perhaps, too, Peter had a sub-conscious feeling that if Jesus was going to be treated in this way the same sort of treatment might be coming to him. Jesus rounded on him sharply: "Get behind me, Satan".

However kindly meant, Peter's attempt to dissuade Jesus was really making things more difficult for the man he was coming to respect.

And surely it is the reverse side of the coin of love that when we come to know someone more intimately we are tempted to use them for our own advantage, it may well be without realising what we are really doing.

I am very conscious that that has been so in my own life. Yet, without doubt Peter was by this time genuinely devoted to his master. At this stage he has swung from rather unwilling obedience to somewhat over emotional concern for Jesus. And this brings me to the third episode.

Peter was staying at the little sea-side town of Joppa. While he was waiting on the roof-top, with mouth-watering smells of the mid-day meal coming up to him, he dozed off and had a strange dream of a ship's main-sail being let down containing all sorts of food which a Jew was forbidden to eat. Well, many of you know the rest of the story.

If ever a dream showed how a man's sub-conscious mind was working, this was it! And when, immediately afterwards, a little group came to him from the Roman Centurion Cornelius, Peter went to this Gentile's house without a moment's hesitation.

It was a spontaneous revolutionary thing to do. It was guaranteed to bring down on him the wrath of his fellow Jews. It was going clean against the whole of his upbringing and the conventions of his own people. Yet if Peter had not acted it is as certain as anything can be that we would not have been here this morning in a School dedicated to him.

Had it not been for Peter's dream and his reaction to it the whole of history might have been quite different and Christianity might have remained a closed shop to a tiny minority of pious Jews. But by this time we see a Peter who is mature, standing on his own feet, making his own decision and prepared to defend it.

Peter had reached maturity in a remarkably short time—as people do who have had some pretty scaring experiences. Perhaps in about four years, the length of time most of us are in St. Peter's. And in that short time we can see how Christian conviction evolves.

First, doing what we are told in the early stages, relying on the experience and wisdom of others, even if it doesn't make sense to us.

Then the dawning realisation that there is something altogether good and wonderful about the life of Jesus.

Finally, there comes the willingness to respond to his call, even if it means a complete break with our old way of life and the conventions in which we have been brought up.

In this last stage we set sail with the wind of the Holy Spirit behind us, not knowing where we shall be blown. Almost certainly we will end up miles from our starting point. It is very unlikely we will have an 13

easy passage. We are far more likely to have times when we seem to be stuck on a sand-bank, unable to move. For some of us there will be shattering experiences of ship-wreck which will turn our lives upside down.

Yet I am certain that God in his wisdom and love will never let us be tested more than we can bear, and that if we keep going as St. Peter did God will be able to make use of our lives.

So it is my heartfelt prayer that God will be able to use the lives of every one of us in this Chapel, Peterites old and young, Governors, staff, parents and friends, and that we for our part will give Him our joyful and willing co-operation.

We will never regret it. Of that I am absolutely convinced.

PRIZE LIST NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE RHODES PRIZE THE B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE ...

YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S PRIZE THE STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK P. E. LORD PRIZE FOR CLASSICS ...

THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN:

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S. Bruce-Jones J. J. Clark R. W. Parkinson J. R. Swiers R. A. C. Bronk

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S. J. Tatterton P. W. S. De Silva

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WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DIVINITY:

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P. S. Lancaster S. J. Shilleto ... R. W. Egleton

Junior ...

TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE GEOGRAPHY PRIZES:

... P. A. Newdick ... J. P. J. F. Abbott ... ... R. M. Barron SIR LUMLEY DODSWORTH ESSAY PRIZE ...

THE JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE 1 G. Cole ... G. J. Norman ... ... ... ...

SCHOOL ESSAY ... G. J. Norman ...

THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZE ... ... ...

Senior ...

Junior ...

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THE ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH:

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Junior ...

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... G. B. Brown ... R. M. Barron

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MODERN LANGUAGE PRIZES:

French German

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THE DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS

... A. S. Newstead ... A. S. Newstead ... 1 A. F. Heavens 1 M. F. Gargan

PRIZES FOR MATHS AND SCIENCE

(1975 C. A. F. BrownY ... { C. C. Harland

THE DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR SCIENCE THE WILCOX PRIZE FOR SCIENCE ...

THE FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN ART PRIZE (Junior) ...

HANDICRAFTS PRIZE ...

C. J. Hirst J. H. Larcombe G. C. Pattie J. N. C. Turner ... S. J. Shilleto ... C. J. Hirst ... M. M. Christelow ... H. R. B. Pease ... P. D. Jowsey 14

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MUSIC PRIZES:

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Woodwind Brass ...

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... H. C. Gatiss ... M. P. Haw ... J. A. Johnson ... N. P. Frost

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES:

Vlth Form

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J J. R. A. Greaves

C. G. A. Morcom ... R. J. T. Wilson ... A. D. M. Harrell ... R. D. E Brown

Vth Forms IVth Forms IIIrd Forms

FORM PRIZES P. W. S. De Silva R. E. Craig S. C. Wetherell R. I. Hepworth D. J. Fawthrop ••• A. D. M. Harrell ••• H. W. P. Fisher • •• G. G Thompson • • • A. T. Barton • • • G. Cole ••• G. A. Flintoff N. R. Barnes J. Clayton J. C. Neal A. J. Collinson I. D. Hindhaugh

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IVA IVB IVC IVD MA IIIB1 IIIB 2

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EXAMINATION RESULTS 1976 The following successes were achieved at Advanced Level: — Atkinson, P. T.—French, Geog., Eng. Lit. (Al).

Barron, A. J.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Econ.

Bray, C. P.—French, Eng. Lit., S.M.P. Maths. (A).

Charlton, P. T.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Econ.

Clough, H.—Econ.

Dalby, C. J.—Eng. Lit., Pol. Stud., Gen. Stud.

Dell, K. L.—French, M.E.I. Maths., Gen. Stud.

Dietrich, M. P.—Anc. Hist., Pol. Stud.

Dodd, K. S. A.—Anc. Hist., M.E.I. Maths.

Driffield, T. M.—Geog.

Egleton, R. W.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Pol. Stud.

Gatiss, H. C.—French, Eng. Lit. (Al), Music, S.M.P. Maths.

Harte, J. H.—Eng. Lit. Irons, S. B.—French, Eng. Lit., Hist.

Islam, A.—Econ.

Kay, B. M.—Eng. Lit., Hist. (AU), Pol. Stud.

Kirby, T. S. D.—Geog., Biol., Econ.

Knowles, G.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Econ. (A).

Lister, D. J.—Hist., Geog., Econ.

Monro, N. P.—Eng. Lit., Art. Moore, T. C.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Latin.

Naylor, A. L.—S.M.P. Maths., Econ. (A).

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Newdick, P. A.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Geog.

Potter, D. N.—French, German.

Pulleyn, R. F.—Hist., Geog., Econ.

Scott, P. Q.—Geog., Econ.

Snowdon, J.—Hist.

Spencer, P. S.—M.E.I. Maths., Econ., Gen. Stud.

Stafford, P. M.—Eng. Lit., M.E.I. Maths., Econ., Gen. Stud.

Temple, A. J. S.—M.E.I. Maths., Econ. (A).

Thomas, J. S. M.—Eng. Lit., Hist., Econ.

Wallace, S. W.—French, Eng. Lit. Watson, C. I.—Econ.

Westropp, C. N.—Eng. Lit., Econ.

Wilson, L. S.—Econ.

Hirst, C. J.—Physics (AU), S.M.P. Maths (Al), S.M.P. Further Maths. (A), Chem. (A), Gen. Stud. (A).

Newstead, A. S.— French (A), German (A), S.M.P. Maths. (Al), S.M.P. Further Maths. (A), Gen. Stud. (A) Tatterton, S. J.—French (A), S.M.P. Maths. (A2), S.M.P. Further Maths., Latin (A).

Turner, J. N. C.—Physics (Al), S.M.P. Maths. (AU), S.M.P. Further Maths., Chem.

Atha, E. J.—Biol., Chem.

Barker, T.—Chem.

Belton, M. A.— Physics, Chem.

Brown, C. A. F.—Physics (A2), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chem.

Bruce-Jones, S.—Geog. (Al), Biol., S.M.P. Maths. (A).

Creasy, B.—Biol., Chem., Gen. Stud. (A).

Dench, S. R.—Physics, Biol., Chem.

Harland, C. C.—Biol. (Al), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chem. (Al).

Haw, M P.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

Hodgson, C. I.—Physics, Biol., Chem., Gen. Stud.

Hudson, R. V.—Physics (A), Biol., Chem.

Larcombe, J. H.—Biol. (A), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chem. (Al), Gen. Stud.

Matthews, V. V.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Chem.

Morcom, C. G. A.—Eng. Lit. (A), Physics (Al), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chem.

Nichols, I. A.—Biol., Chem., Art. Nicholson, K. G.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

Parkinson, R. W.—Biol., S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

Pattie, G. C.—Physics (Al), Biol. (Al), Chem. (A).

Pritchard, G. F.—Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Chem.

Procter, P. J.—Physics, Biol. (A), Chem.

Prowde, A. M.—Physics (A), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chem.

Ramsden, N. J.—Physics, Biol. (A), Chem.

Storey, E. P. V.—Biol., S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

Swiers, J. R.—Physics (A), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chem.

Tait, A. W.—M.E.I. Maths., Chem.

Twizell, J. H.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

Varley, A. J.—Chem., Gen. Stud.

Widdicombe, P. D.—Physics, S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

Young, D. J.—Biol., S.M.P. Maths., Chem.

At Ordinary Level (Grades A, B or C) or C.S.E. Grade I: Anderson, M. B. (10); Bronk, R. A. C. (10); Burn, M. J. (9); Caulton, D. M. (10); Cooper, D. W. (11); Craig, R. E. (12); Crossley, C. C. (10); Crowley, P. W. M. (11); Day, A. H. (11); Denison, J. N. (10); De Silva, P. W. S. (11); Fawthrop, D. J. (11); Hawkswell, C. (11); Hepworth, R. I. (11); Lethem, J. A. (11); Markwick-Smith, J. R. (9); Marsland, R. (8); Morris, N. F. (9); Parkinson, E. M. (8); Turner, M. St. J. (11); Wetherell, S. C. (11); Wiggle, I. P. (11); Wilson, R. J. T. (11); Bird, C. R. (8); Braime, S. L. (4); Burn, S. M. (10); Collingwood-Gittins, R. (10); Ewing, A. M. (5); Gray, M. (8); Halsall, S. B. (6); Holderness, S. F. W. (6); Johnson, C. P. (7); Kerr, K. W. (7); Lumb, 16

W. E. (7); Macfarlane, J. R. (7); Mair, D. J. B. (8); McKinlay, H. J. (3);

Morcom, J. P. (9); Morris, G. H. (9); Murray, K. S. (8); Pattison, N. R. (9); Schofield, G. (8); Schofield, J. S. (5); Scott, M. J. (4); Smakman, D. C. (3); Tait, G. W. (10); Temple, S. D. M. (8); Wright, A. J. (8); Aldridge, J. T. (10); Baggs, J. H. (3); Barker, R. C. (6); Bruce, R. M. (5); Budge, I. (2); Hawking, N. S. (2); Hughes, J. J. R. (5); Humphreys, S. W. (4); Johnson, G. H. (5); Kaiser, R. A. (8); Kilmartin, P. S. (4); King, G. J. (5); Mayor, J. I. D. (2); Miller, K. J. (3); Newstead, T. I. J. (5); Ross, J. P. (4); Ross, J. R. (5); Rushbrooke, P. D. (7); Wilkinson, R. M. (10); Wilson, M. E. (4); Atha, S. E. (3); Atkinson, N. G. (5); Brown, S. D. (4); Burdass, T. J. (2); Chilman, P. W. H. (5); Dee, M. C. M. (1); Frost, N. P. (3); Nichols, R. D. (1); Parker, M. 1. (3); Preece, J. W. (1); Readman, R. W. (4); Teale, R. J. (6); Turnbull, N. J. G. (2); Turner, A. R. (6); Turner, R. M. (5); Wallhead, V. A. (4).

VALETE Name

House

Date of Leaving

D R D T T

13.12.75 27.10.75 13.12.75 13.12.75 13.12.75

M

27. 3.76

Clark, J. J. Fell, S. Fuller, G. Gumbrell, G. D. Heavens, I. P. Nicholson, W. G. M.

Name

Sherratt, R. G. J. Walker, A. K. Woollons, P. J. Yates, A. D. B.

House

SH T D M

Date of Leaving

13.12.75 13.12.75 13.12.75 13.12.75

JULY 1976 DRONFIELD

Atha, E. J., Barker, T., Belton, M. A., Dietrich, M. P., Dodd, K. S. A.,

Kirby. T. S. D., McGregor, C. S., Morris, G., Varley, A. J., Yates, I. P. M. GROVE Dalby, C. J., Harte, J. H., Hodgson, C. I., Kilmartin, P. S., Moss, T. N. B., Smakman, D. C., Snowdon, J., Steggall, A. Q., Twizell, J. H., Westropp, C. N., Young, D. J. MANOR Barrett, R. A., Clare, P. C., Creasy, B., Dee, R. C. C., Dell, K. L., Dench, S. R., Gray, A. P. P., Haw, M. P., March, A. G., Matthews, V. V., Morris, N. F., Nichols, R. D., Parker, M. I., Pritchard, G. F., Reay, T. C., Storey, E. P. V. QUEEN'S Barron, A. J., Charlton, P. T., Clough, H., Knowles, G., Naylor, A. L., Newstead, T. I. J., Tait, A. W., Turner, R. M., Wallace, S. W. RISE

Bray. C. P., Driffield, T. M., Ewing, A. M., Holderness, S. F. W., Hudson, R. V., King, G. J., Lister, D. J., Monro, N. P., Potter, D. N., Ryder, P. D., Spencer, P. S., Temple, A. J. S., Thomas, J. S. M., Watson, C. I. SCHOOL HOUSE

Graham, N. R. E., Islam, A., Johnson, G. H., McKinlay, H. J., Nicholson, K. G., Parkinson, R. W., Pullan, I. R., Ramsden, N. J., Scott, P. Q., Swiers, J. R., Wilson, L. S. TEMPLE Coates-Walker, T. J., Jowsey, P. D., Nichols, I. A., Pattie, G. C., Procter, P. J., Prowde, A. M., Pulleyn, R. F., Stafford, P. M., Widdicombe, P. D., Wilson, R. J. T.

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SALVETE Name Hinchliffe, D. R. Kay, S. R. Mainds, R. C. S.

BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1976 Name Form House IVB Nield, M. J. SH Nield, R. D. LVI D IVC Q

House G G

Form

MB' IVB

BOARDERS, SEPTEMBER 1976 Bentley, C. T. G., Dronfield; Booth, A. D., Dronfield; Brierley, J. N. D., Dronfield; Broadbent, C. G., Dronfield; Broadbent, R. F., Dronfield; Bunney, M. G. S., School House; Chapman, R. P. A., School House; Close, P., School House; Coates, R. T., Dronfield; Elliott, J-A. S., School House; Elston, R. S., Manor; Gee, M. C. S., Rise; Hill, C. C., Rise; Hitchenor, A. D., Rise; Holden, J. R., Manor; Linton, R. E., School House; Lister, R. W., Rise; Litten, R. S. P., Manor; Longthorp, S-P., Manor; Ludley, J. D., School House; Macdonald, L. R. P., School House; Megginson, A. F., Rise; Morris, S. R. A., Manor; Prescott, A. R., School House; Reynolds, M. A., Manor; Winchurch, J. C., Manor.

DAY BOYS, SEPTEMBER 1976 Oates, G. A., Dronfield; Moayyedi, P., School House; Watson, J. D. F., Temple.

DAY BOYS FROM ST. OLAVE'S Ashurst, C. W. A., Temple; Ashton, S. D., Queen's; Aspinall, N. D., Queen's; Blackburn, T. J., Grove; Bowstead, M. D., Temple; Blacker, A. W., Queen's; Burton, P. G., Grove; Carder-Geddes, A. D. G., Temple; Coverdale, R. E., Rise; Cramb, I. D. M., Queen's; Dixon, A. J., Queen's; Eyre, A. J. D., Temple; Farrow, J. R., Temple; Giddings, S. H., Temple; Gillett, A. M., Rise; Hall, M. J., Temple; Heap, T. A., Queen's; Hjort, M. F. A., Grove; Hobson, C. T., Grove; Ibbotson, P. R. J., Grove; Jesper, M. G., Grove; Johnson, A. R. M., Queen's; Johnson, P. E., Temple; Jones, B. J. I., Temple; Jones, T. R. W., Grove; Macfarlane, D. J. B., Queen's; Macpherson, A. R., Queen's; Newitt, F. S., Temple; Prendergast, J. A., Queen's; Prosser-Higdon, T. N., Grove; Sellers, M. I., Grove; Taylor, J. P. M., Manor; Taylor, J. R. C., Temple; Webster, R. H., Grove; Williamson, D. A., Queen's; Wood, P. A., Temple; Woollons, S. J., Queen's; Worrier, C. M., Grove; Wright, E. F. J., Grove.

BOARDERS FROM ST. OLAVE'S SEPTEMBER, 1976 Beaumont, I. D., School House; Dee, S. N., Manor; Etches, S. W., School House; Fawthrop, A. J., Rise; Green, A. W., Manor; Hall, R. B., Rise; Hancock, C. G. L., Manor; Harness, N. A., Rise; Hopkinson, C. H., Rise; Iveson, R. H., School House; Kettlewell, T. S., Rise; Pal, D. K., Dronfield; Pell, A. J., Manor; Reed, A. C., School House; Rider, T. G., Dronfield; Roberts-Pratt, J. A., School House; Rooms, D., Dronfield; Schofield, R. N. J., Manor; Schoon, A. N., Rise; Shipley, M. S. 0., Dronfield; Walker, C. R., Dronfield; Webb, S. W. C., Manor.

BOYS ENTERING THE SENIOR SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER, 1976 AT THE SIXTH FORM STAGE Biddle, R. W., Dronfield; Healey, J., School House; Morris, R. A., Grove.

DAY GIRLS ENTERING THE SIXTH FORM SEPTEMBER, 1976 Adams, L. T., Queen's; Elston, S. L., Queen's; Jackson, Z. C. J., Grove; Jesper, N. C., Grove; Stansfield, L. A., Queen's.

A special welcome to the first St. Peter's girls.

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THE CHAPEL How quickly radical changes can settle into an established pattern!

A year ago I mentioned that compulsory Sunday Services are now restricted to occasions when the whole School community would expect to gather together. We had also introduced a special service for New Boys and their parents. Now we are beginning to take these changes for granted. The Rev. Roger Noyes gave the New Boys a splendid start this year and we are most grateful to him for coming.

A reconstructed Chapel Committee, reduced in numbers and responsible for St. Peter's alone, meets several times a term. A Suggestions Box (in bold Post Office red!) has been placed near the Chapel and good use (and not so good) has been made of it. The suggestions are all considered by the Chapel Committee, who have acted on many of them. They have also collaborated with great enthusiasm and involvement in shaping special services with the Bishop of Selby and the Dean of York. It is a wonderful encouragement that two such busy men were willing to give time to come to our committee meetings and were so open to receive suggestions.

The main services of the year followed the usual pattern, but two of them call for special comment. On the Monday after the Harvest Thanksgiving there was a cheerful party in the Sports Hall for sufferers from Multiple Sclerosis. I need hardly add that this happy inspiration came from the indefatigable Mr. and Mrs. Shuttleworth.

The other special occasion was the Confirmation on 13th March.

This was the first official appearance of our new Archbishop and we were so happy to welcome him. (It was not quite his first appearance in the School as some time earlier he had descended from heaven in a Tyne-Tees T.V. helicopter on his way to the Minster!)

At fairly frequent intervals we break the routine of the week-day services and we are very grateful to those who have taken charge: Roger Depledge, Ian Armstrong (with the help of Richard Barrett and Andrew Steggall with their guitars), the members of the Christian Union both in the Christmas and Easter terms, the Head Master with boys from the Third Form and the combined contribution of Barry Creasy and Howard Gatiss. I wonder whether many people in the School appreciate the amount of preparation these services have required.

At last we have been able to put down down some really good flooring in the Sanctuary. Not only does it give a greater sense of cohesion to the east end of the Chapel, but it enables the piano to be moved about without difficulty or damage.

We are now looking forward to the provision of a small Chapel under the gallery which can be used for week-day Communion services, prayer meetings and private prayer. This will meet a long-felt need.

Let us hope it will not take too long in coming.

The Chaplain could not do his job without the dependable help of a considerable number of people, week after week.

May I please express my warm gratitude to Ronnie and Maisie Allenby and Bill Williams for all the cleaning and polishing they have done for years past; to the Troika of Barry Creasy, Howard Gatiss and Stephen Nendick, for their care of the vestments and the laborious

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business of putting out and collecting service sheets; to the ever increasing band of servers, to Mrs. Wilson for washing and repairing the linen, and to Mrs. Nix and her helpers who have kept the Chapel beautiful with flowers; and of course to Keith Pemberton and the choir for all their loyal and devoted service? We do appreciate it so much.

May I end with a word of personal thanks to Arthur Ellery, David Cummin and the Head Master for their never failing support and encouragement.

N.H.K.-W. HARVEST FESTIVAL

In past years, the produce brought for the Harvest Festival has been distributed amongst Clifton residents, notably those living in the Almshouses—but this year, some of the gifts were used for a party, held in the Sports Centre, for handicapped people It was such gifts as eggs, sandwich filling, and tinned food which were particularly welcome—and these were supplemented by cakes baked by masters' wives. In particular, we must thank Mrs. Shuttleworth for arranging all this catering—and for performing the necessary but unwelcome task of buttering the bread!

The party was held on the balcony, and for much of the time there was activity in the hall below, football, basketball and other sports; musical entertainment was provided by Howard Clough, Barry Creasy, Paddy Smith and Howard Gatiss—and the visitors were encouraged to sing along in "Mud, Mud". Apart from such obvious contributors, many others were involved in helping, by wheeling the old people from their cars, by transporting food from the Manor, by acting as waiters: and by washing up!

This was, I am sure, a very worthwhile way of using all the gifts for the Festival; the enjoyment of our visitors was evident not only from their thanks at the end of the evening, but also from the letter we received. Thanks again to all who helped (practically all the Manor, it seemed to me!) and particularly to Mrs. Shuttleworth for making the whole thing possible.

H.C.G

MUSIC A strong intake of experienced trebles from St Olave's and the Song School promoted a suggestion that the Choir should combat the decline in use made of it by the establishment by voluntarily singing Choral Evensong on certain Wednesday afternoons. Rehearsals were held at 3.0 p.m. and Evensong sung at 4.0 p.m. The support for this was good and it enabled the repertoire of services and anthems to be kept alive; it is hoped to repeat the experiment during the Christmas and Easter terms next year.

The orchestral strings also received a good injection of new blood and this has had a stimulating effect, especially in the creation of a chamber music string group (now known as the Petrus Ensemble) who have played under the direction of Mr. Finch. The remainder of the 20

strings have been strong enough to rehearse separately and this has enabled useful basic training to be undertaken.

The wind group was not so fortunate in its new members and has relied more on the experience of boys in their '0' level year, some of whom have provided a good demonstration of the sense in keeping instrumental work going through this difficult year and of the relaxation it can afford. However, in deference to the exams, we did not take a brass group to the Minster for the St. Peter's Procession.

In the Christmas term, Iolanthe was rehearsed and performed with enjoyment, choruses and principals all contributing to a fine spectacle.

The House Singing Competition took place at half term and while it undoubtedly proved entertaining and created some House spirit, its actual musical value from a competitive aspect was suspect. Gone are the days when each house would produce a prescribed unison song, an unaccompanied song in four part harmony and a small instrumental ensemble. A suggestion that the entertainment value of the event should be increased at the expense of the competitive in the manner of the House Plays has been discussed and may reshape next year's performance.

During the Easter Term the go ahead was received for the purchase of a new grand piano for the Hall. The project, which had existed as a pipe dream for some years, was brought nearer by the suggestion that a memorial to Freddie Waine should take this form. In the end it was decided to associate the name of this oustanding Director of Music with the Music Scholarship awarded to new boys, but the piano was also to be purchased. The delivery of the new instrument took place during the period already heavily booked for House plays and Trial Exams so there was little opportunity to hear it. At the beginning of the Summer Term several piano pupils gave a recital, and later, an outside recitalist, Dorothea Law, gave an impressive demonstration of the instrument's potential. The Music Prize Competition also produced some good piano playing, and it was noticeable how much more sympathetically strings and woodwind could be accompanied.

In the Minster we sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic to mark the coincidence of our St. Peter's Procession with the American Independence Bicentenary celebration, and the year ended with a concert in the last week of term, socially so desirable, but what a problem! '0' and `A' exams, moving of desks, timing rehearsals, the heat, and an unexpected bonus problem—the visit of the Associated Board examiner on the same day!

K.R.P.

The following successes have been obtained in Associated Board exams during the year. (Pass, unless otherwise indicated).

Grade Instrument Name 1 4 5 5 5 5 4 3 4 5

P. V. Aagaard M. B. Anderson C. R. Bird C. A. F. Brown J. E. A. Brown R. D. E. Brown A. P. Burdass

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Piano Cello Theory Violin Theory Violin Piano Trombone Piano Theory

Merit

5 5 5 6 4 5 6 6 6 5 7

R. D. Burton R. M. Craig P. W. M. Crowley P. G. Fender G. A. Flintoff N. P. Frost H. C. Gatiss

7 2 4 6 4 5 2 2 2 5 1 6 6 5 5 3 2 4

S. B. Irons D. J. Johnson J. A. Johnson

D. R. Kaner A. J. Leckenby J. A. McGrath S. J. Mawby A. J. B. Miller J. C. Neal R. M. Owen N. C. H. Pemberton P. N. Reay B. Saber S. J. Shilleto R. J. T. Wilson

Violin Theory Violin Violin Piano Violin Theory Theory Piano Trumpet General Musicianship Piano Piano Flute Theory Violin Theory Piano Violin Piano Theory Piano Organ Theory Theory Piano Flute Piano Flute

Distinction 1 Distinction

Merit Merit Merit

Merit Merit

Merit Merit Distinction I

DRAMA "IOLANTHE" Dramatis Personae: The Lord Chancellor, Barry Creasy; Earl of Mountararat, Edmund Atha; Earl of Tolloller, Steven Bruce-Jones; Private Willis (of the Grenadier Guards), Mark Burn; Strephon (an Arcadian shepherd), David Du Croz; Queen of the Fairies, David Barron; Iolanthe (a Fairy, Strephon's mother), Kit Bird; Celia (Fairy), James Neal; Leila (Fairy), Paul Aagaard; Fleta (Fairy), Graham Flintoff; Phyllis (an Arcadian Shepherdess and Ward in Chancery), Nigel Pemberton.

Fairies: Stephen Ashton, Oliver Bird, Christopher Bronk, Fergus Craig, Nigel Dixon, Christopher Drury, Carl Hancock, Timothy Heap, Gregory Lomas, David Nendick, David Pemberton, Andrew Powles, Timothy Prosser-Higdon, Jason Rea, Jeremy Taylor, Andrew Whipp, Harvey Whittam, Simon Woollons and Jonathan Wright. (With one exception the Fairies are members of St. Olave's School.)

Peers: Mark Anderson, Charles Anelay, Alastair Barron, Roderick Barron, Howard Clough, Keith Coulthard, Roderick Craig, Kevin Dell, Roger Depledge, Peter Fender, Peter Gardiner, Christopher Greaves, John Greaves, Don Hamilton, John McGrath and Patrick Smith.

Lord Chancellor's Chair Carrier, Andrew Gray.

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Make-up: Barry Creasy, David Bretherton, Simon Dench, Simon Dresser and Tony Miller. Set designed and painted by Mike Christelow, Des Clout, Basil Smith and Mike Thornham. Construction Unit: Kevin Dell, Tony Miller, Michael Christelow and Nigel Morris. Lighting: Tim Barker and Stephen Atha. Wardrobe Mistress: Noreen Gypson. Orchestra composed of members of the Music Staff, Boys and Friends of the School.

Rehearsal Accompanist: Joyce Ellery. Director of Music and Conductor, Keith Pemberton. Producer, Edmund Field .

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Printed by Gordon Fuller and the Printing Option.

We should like to thank Mrs. Forbes Adam for lending us so many of the costumes and also Mrs. Blissett, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Craven, Mrs. Dench, Mrs. Du Croz, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Gardiner, Miss Gypson, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. Le Tocq, Mrs. Nix, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Rayson, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Shuttleworth for their help with costumes and dressing.

The last time I saw lolanthe, in a prep school production, all the roles, from fairies to Peers, were played by little boys. The range was too wide for them, and for this reason I anticipated the St. Peter's production with mixed feelings: how would a boys' school cope with fairies and so many female characters and, in general, the great variety of roles in Iolanthe? The worry turned out to be misplaced—the producer, Edmund Field, not only coped but gave us something highly successful and very enjoyable. One reason for the success was the opportunity to deploy such a wide range of actors, from St. Olave's through St. Peter's to the staff and even the Head: St. Olave's and staff cum sixth-formers provided a very plausible range from perky little fairies to stately Lords. Another reason was the balanced nature of the performances; an unusual thing in a school production—there were no weak spots, either of groups or individuals. On the one hand there was the group of fairies, looking remarkably pretty for St. Olave's boys, tripping hither and thither with gusto and evident relish, and led by three engagingly humorous principal fairies. On the other hand there were the two groups of peers, handsome and dashing tenors, and stately and lordly basses: everything they did was done with great verve—they made their entrances with éclat, their singing had swing and speed, and when acting as stage onlookers all of them (and particularly Don 23

Hamilton and the Head) "hammed" their oohs and ahs and grimaces with great spirit.

What can one say of individual performances? We were given firm singing and characterisation in the Mountararat and Tolloller of Edmund Atha and Steven Bruce-Jones; a good performance of a nerve-racking role from Nigel Pemberton, singing the Shepherdess to David Du Croz's Strephon—a pair whose duets improved during the evening. From Kit Bird we had a successful performance of the very difficult role of lolanthe. David Barron gave us a very matronly and statuesque Queen of the Fairies: would a fairy ever challenge her authority—a Queen twice the size of most of her subjects? We saw Mark Burn's Private Willis have his moment of glory at the beginning of Act II (splendid sets of Palace Yard, Westminster)—he had the physique to match (and fit! ) his uniform.

Two performances must be singled out from this catalogue. Firstly, Barry Creasy was the comic centre of the evening, and deserves the star role in any review. He played the Lord Chancellor as a Restoration fop, using exaggerated, prancing and whimsical movements of his long hands and lanky figure to marvellous comic effect. What was extraordinary was that he did this while singing; while singing a part whose length is inordinately difficult both for memory and voice; while singing comically! The second performance was a minor role, Chair-carrier to Barry Creasy's Chancellor: the short Andrew Gray by the long Barry Creasy (good casting). Here in Andrew Gray's humorous byplay with the chair and splendid use of his own facial expressiveness we had a great comic talent revealed—may one say?—in miniature.

All these were helped by the excellent sets, make-up and costumes; and in the background there was orchestral playing of a high standard under Keith Pemberton—especially in the woodwind (excellent fluteplaying) and brass, who came into their own in the fanfares for the Peers' Chorus.

Why was it all such fun? There was confidence and high spirits in the whole performance, which could not be without effect: the improvisation of Barry Creasy and Andrew Gray is one example of actors' enjoyment which communicated itself to the audience. In addition to all this, I think that certain incongruities made for a lot of the fun. It is very funny to see a very tall Chancellor and a very short Chair-boy; a History Master and a third-former singing to each other; St. Olave's boys as pretty little fairies; the Head and other Masters as Peers; and finally, perhaps, a performance of lolanthe without a female on stage?

M.J.B. "THE CARETAKER" Freezing cold, like imminent death, wonderfully concentrates the mind; so I learnt one November night in that quaintly ecclesiastical building, the Old Gym. The set of "The Caretaker" called for an unheated junk-room, and it was there for the asking, with nothing extraneous to distract, perhaps as never again in its plush and electronic future.

A play then, about Power: how people exercise it, and react under it; often the same person: today's sycophant is tomorrow's Caesar.

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Simon Wallace plays Davies, a pitiful old man: the twitch, the sniff into the dirty sleeve, the nervous tremor of the jaw, are professional touches in a sophisticated performance.

Marcus Haw, playing Aston, gives Davies food and shelter. Why? To befriend him? No. Why then? A whim? Charity? For company?

No. More likely for a need in himself, to play the Tin God. But Aston knows he cannot rely on his own sanity, and vacantly nurtures his sane periods. Marcus Haw certainly shows us the empty ache in the poor man's soul.

Mick bursts in as a threat, and Brian Kay brings to the part the authentic touches of the criminal sadist: the twisted leer, half-smile; the light-hearted mean trick; the unprovoked cuff and kick. Davies is the butt; he protests and whines, but knows who's boss.

But, when he gets the chance to take advantage of Aston's apathy, then how he plays the bully, too. It is a revelation of human nature that we uneasily suspect; it is the genius of the play to bring it out, and the strength of this excellent production. Davies changes; his voice and features harden; he attacks, demands, boasts and rants. Then Aston reveals his lurking madness; his apathy becomes panic. Mick returns for the showdown: the tension breaks.

A good play, well produced, well acted! Well done!

J.P.R. "THE HOLE" "Curtain raisers" before Senior rugger matches are partly to entertain, and partly to give young players a taste of the "big-time". This was surely the justification for this production of "The Hole".

Ian Lowe needs to train his actors coming up the School. It is not an easy play—some say it is a spoof. The Visionary, in the guise of a watchman, broods over a roadwork: a hole. Miller looked suitably enigmatic, and has potential.

The others consider the hole, stare into it, purport to see visions in it, and argue the significance of those visions.

Personally, I found it a little tedious, though there were amusing touches from the actors who coped rather well. If this seems to damn with faint praise, it is because only a production of the calibre of "The Caretaker" could have transcended the cold and gloom. In retrospect, I feel that the plays would have been better given on separate nights.

J.P.R.

"I feel that instead of any inability to communicate there is a deliberate evasion of communication. Communication itself between people is so frightening that rather than do that there is a continual cross-talk, a continual talking about other things rather than what is at the root of their relationship."

"I want to present living people to the audience, worthy of their interest primarily because they ARE, they exist, not because of any moral the author may draw from them."

"Simple truth can often be something much more terrifying than ambiguity or doubt."

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"The desire for verification is understandable, but cannot always be satisfied. There are no hard distinctions between what is real and what is unreal, nor between what is true and false. The thing is not necessarily either true or false; it can be both true and false. The assumption that to verify what has happened and what is happening presents few problems, I take to be inaccurate. A character on the stage who can present no convincing argument or information as to his past experiences, his present behaviour or his aspirations, nor give a comprehensive analysis of his motives is as legitimate and as worthy of attention as one who, alarmingly, can do all these things.

The more acute the experience the less articulate its expression."

Harold Pinter.

"THE HOLE" by N. F.

SIMPSON

Tony Miller Toby Thomas Richard Bronk Sandy Day Chris Thwaites

The Visionary Endo Cerebro Soma Workman

"THE CARETAKER" by HAROLD PINTER

Brian Kay Marcus Haw Simon Wallace

Mick Aston Davies

Brian Macdonald, Tim Barker Kevin Dell, Tom Reay, Barry Creasy and Howard Gatiss PRODUCER: Ian Lowe

LIGHTING AND EFFECTS STAGE CREW

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COMBINED CADET FORCE The appointment of the Senior N.C.O. returned to the R.A.F. Section after some years: Warrant Officer P. T. Atkinson became Contingent Warrant Officer.

The Contingent was this year free from an Annual Inspection, which meant that normal training could go on more easily, but it also left us without the incentive that preparation for an Inspection always brings.

However, we had several full uniform parades, sometimes with inspection by a visiting officer, and the standard of turn-out was often good, with 26

some cadets making strenuous efforts to make the best of themselves in uniform.

Apart from visits to H.M.S. Caledonia by the Royal Navy Section, and numerous Air Experience Flying opportunities for the Royal Air Force Section, the highlights of the year came with two presentations by the Regular Army and a remarkable talk on Bomb Disposal by Major Markham, G.M., R.A.O.C., who gave us a vivid account of his dangerous work, showing above all the confidence that comes from training.

The first Presentation was by the Royal Artillery in October; by films and talk, by models and professional demonstration the team gave us a splendidly informative picture of the weapons of the modern army and their place in the N.A.T.O. defence system.

In February the Royal Signals gave a display. Here again we were shown the vital importance of Signals in a modern defence system; but the added attraction was the opportunity for cadets to handle so much of the sophisticated equipment which was set up in full working order.

We are very grateful to the Presentation Teams of the Services who go to such careful lengths to explain their professional skills, and we would assure them that one of the most impressive things about these particular presentations was the obvious enthusiasm of the teams and the pride in their work.

In January Lieutenant Bulcock went away for a year to teach in New Zealand, and in his absence Lieutenant Dawson has taken charge of the Royal Navy Section.

The C.C.F. Shooters have had a full programme of competitive shooting, and there is a separate account of this. We would like to say here how pleased we are that Captain Le Tocq still gives so much of his time to Shooting all through the year.

D.G.C.

ROYAL AIR FORCE SECTION

During the School year 1975-6 W.O. P. T. Atkinson has been the N.C.O. in charge assisted by Cpls. Snowdon, Park and Holderness.

Six members of Flight A completed their proficiency qualifications, Cpl. Holderness obtaining a distinction in Part 3.

Thirteen of the 16 cadets in Flight B have passed Part 2 of the proficiency examinations, Cdt. Abbott obtaining a distinction.

During the Summer Term six cadets joined the section from the Third Forms.

R.A.F. Camp in 1975 was at Halton, Buckinghamshire, where ten cadets headed by Cpl. Park enjoyed a versatile programme which included flying, gliding, shooting, swimming and a very successful night exercise. Camp in 1976 was at Lossiemouth from 17th-24th July.

There was no air experience flying during the Autumn Term but 11 cadets obtained flights at R.A.F. Finningley on Sunday, 22nd February. During the Summer Term air experience flying facilities for the School were transferred to Leeming. Here Wednesday, 26th May, 27

and Wednesday, 9th June, have been available with five and ten cadets respectively obtaining flights.

With the departure of some senior cadets last year 'hang gliding has been held in abeyance. However, a group of cadets in the present Flight A hope to revive this activity in 1976-7 under the leadership of J. /Cpl. Wiggle.

Among the achievements of the section in the past year W.O. P. T. Atkinson succeeded in passing 0 level Air Navigation on a very limited instruction time, and Cpl. Holderness qualified as a glider pilot during the Easter holidays.

P.L.H.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME THE CROCK OF GOLD

It seemed, as far as I remember, to be a rather simple job at the time, though the passage of the intervening years has doubtless dulled the memory. Possibly it should also be admitted that it is most unlikely that the niceties of the task were apparent to me, since I was rather young back in '50 and I couldn't possibly have appreciated the considerable problems of three dimensional geometry, involved in the alignment of a ball catch with its socket on the pantry door. Even at such a tender age I displayed a marked lack of patience as I held the door steady whilst my father painstakingly chiselled away; it seemed to take a time totally out of proportion to the problem, time enough for Dick Barton (Special Agent) to have extricated himself from many dilemmas and to have solved numerous apparently insoluble problems of much greater significance. I vividly recall not being too impressed when ringing in my ear I heard, "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right". A well worn cliché perhaps, but full of meaning and worthy ideals.

I hope those who have just completed their programme of activities for the Gold Award feel that they have lived up to its meaning. For my part, I am sure they have, and they have every reason to be proud of their achievement.

Though five of the seven have worked through the Bronze and Silver stages to Gold during the last four years, one chose to omit Silver and one was a direct entrant at Gold, and in every case much has been accomplished in the two years needed for completion of the Gold Award.

The Physical Activity section may have seemed rather inappropriate, particularly for those who have taken part at every level, but in most cases it allowed a different form of pursuit to be undertaken, resulting in a new experience. The Service section is, I believe, the most significant part of the Gold Award programme, since it presents a very real opportunity for a worthwhile contribution to the community. Several spent a year acting as voluntary National Park Wardens and in addition to enhancing the enjoyment of others, it proved to be a most rewarding form of service. The cycling proficiency scheme could not function 28

thout voluntary help and we are happy to have made a significant ntribution to this most worthwhile activity. The Residential Qualifican involves being away from home comforts for a week or so, to end a course designed to broaden the experience, and most chose join one of the numerous Acorn Camps which are organised by the tional Trust throughout the country. It seems to have been a most joyable week, and resulted in much worthwhile forestry work being e. The Interests section presents an opportunity and incentive to rsue a chosen enthusiasm to a level of considerable expertise and these re chosen wisely and have been rewarding. Indeed, those who chose 'mming have contributed significantly to that activity within the chool and have made tangible improvements to the amenities in the ool.

Finally I would like to thank the Gold group for the contribution hey have made to the running of the Silver and Bronze. I hope they eel that they have benefited from their time in the scheme and that hey agree with me that the badge is merely an outward sign of a great hievement.

We are very pleased to record the following awards: R. W. Parkinson C. A. F. Brown T. C. Moore G. F. Pritchard I. A. Nichols S. Bruce-Jones V. V. Matthews I hope this success will inspire others to continue to the Gold Award.

D.H.H.

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SILVER AWARD

Having previously completed the Bronze Award, those who chose to ntinue to Silver took to it like "old hands", and apart from a few who d to succumb to the pressure of other interests, completed the ogramme successfully.

The Physical Activity section involved some in all manner of gyrations the Sports Hall whilst others completed the ASA gold award personal rvival course. For the Service section some chose to learn more about the Fire Service, others became "Fifth-columnists" within the ranks of the Police, whilst the remainder learnt more about the care of animals under the direction of the R.S.P.C.A. Whilst most chose to walk on the North Yorkshire Moors for the expedition, some chose seemingly the more leisurely pursuit of cycling, but having seen them struggling over a contour line" on one occasion I think they are right to feel peeved at that less than accurate description. One of the walking groups had the audacity to set out to correct the Ordnance Survey map, resulting in a boulder-by-boulder description of walks on the moors.

The personal Interests section is always the most difficult to administer. It calls for above average commitment to a chosen pursuit which may be golf, squash, war-gaming, taxidermy or one of a host of others. When someone's interest is seen to be flagging he must be, and is encouraged to continue, but the line between encouragement and enforcement is a fine one and some owe their success to possibly overzealous cajolement, but it is very difficult to stand by and watch someone flounder, when every other section of the award has run so smoothly.

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Those concerned ought to remember that the Interests section is the only one which hinged on personal initiative rather than group organisation, whereas at Gold level the whole programme rests on the individual willingness to organise all sections of the scheme.

In the end, however, I am satisfied that the following boys deserve the Silver Award: G. W. Tait A. H. Day M. B. Anderson S. C. Wetherell D. J. Fawthrop R. A. C. Bronk R. M. Wilkinson J. A. Lethem S. M. Burn R. J. T. Wilson J. W. Preece D. M. Caulton R. E. Craig D.H.H.

BRONZE AWARD

We owe thanks to the more senior members of the School's Award Group for much of the donkey-work that has gone into this year's 23 Bronze Awards. And thanks, perhaps, to the Bronze entrants for allowing themselves to be organised. Even at the beginning they were running round small circles (in the name of fitness). They must have wondered then, and since, if obtaining an Award involved anything else.

It does. Eventually the whole group satisfied the Service section requirements by gaining British Red Cross Junior First Aid Certificates.

There have been more individual satisfactions, too: many boys made the best possible use of the opportunities offered them by the Interest section, meeting assessors and supervisors well able to help them with a very diverse range of activities: Power-boating, with the assistance of a member of the R.N.L.I.; Ornithology, with help from a member of the B.T.O.; Vikings, with encouragement from a University Lecturer.

It is almost invidious picking out individual examples since there were not really any exceptions. Some of these people were members of staff, some were outsiders: one of the best features of this level of the Award is the way in which people are willing to help. It is good, often, to see the help being returned later.

The expeditions had their moments of spectacle and chaos; but eventually gave us two enjoyable weekends with a lot being learned about different—occasionally very different—areas of North Yorkshire, on foot or bicycles.

It is all very pleasing to look back on, and we are proud to record the following successes: P. G. Fender S. J. Andrews W. N. B. Mortimer R. M. Barron C. Bean M. S. D. Blackburn S. M. Buckle M. R. Buckley R. D. Burton R. A. J. Dyson

S. J. Goodwin M. E. Hall P. M. Johnson D. Kay S. J. Megginson A. J. B. Miller

A. J. Powell G. N. Ray T. J. Raylor R. G. Sharp N. G. Townsend M. J. Tyson

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SCIENCE SOCIETIES SENIOR The season commenced with problems over dates for meetings at Queen Margaret's, and as a result only fifteen members of the Society were fortunate enough to attend an excellent talk on "Cancer". After glossing over general aspects of cancers, the speaker dwelt upon the subject of lung cancer, and produced statistics associating smoking with occurrence of lung cancer, which would induce uneasiness in the most robust of smokers. The speaker illustrated his talk with colour slides of tumours, and left a specimen of a cancerous lung, which seemed to act as an emetic to the nicotians of the Society.

The most potentially interesting talk of the season on "Cosmetics" turned out to be disappointing as the speaker arrived without having been briefed about what was expected of her. However, Mrs. Jones gave an illuminating talk which proved to be informative for the members of Queen Margaret's.

The most technical talk of the season proved to be a highly enjoyable one concerning "Pyrotechnics". The speaker illustrated his talk with various demonstrations of explosives, and at one time the speaker was obscured behind a cloud of purple smoke. After assorted bangs and noises, members left the smoke-filled room with a greater knowledge of how to disrupt Chemistry lessons.

Dr. Stone informed us of the "Recent advances in medicine", which included advances in the field of gastroenterology in which the speaker is particularly interested. He showed a medical instrument, costing £3,000, used for internal examination which basically consisted of optical magnification apparatus attached to a long probe which can be inserted into the throat. We were informed with great relish by Dr. Stone that German doctors, whom he claims are less considerate than British doctors, discovered that if one probe is inserted into the throat, and the other probe is inserted into the opposite end of the alimentary canal, the two probes meet half-way; thus the entire alimentary canal can be examined.

One of the most fascinating talks of the season was on "Biorhythms", given by Mr. Chipping of the Biorhythmic Research Association, who gave us an informative insight into the rhythms of the body. The rhythms of importance are those of intellectual ability, physical ability and sensitivity, and these approximately monthly cycles govern our behaviour. Mr. Chipping very kindly donated numerical information and a biorhythmic slide-rule to the Society in order that members could calculate their own cycles, which has proven popular during the weeks before exams, and so far there have been few complaints of inconsistency.

Finally I would like to offer my thanks to David Young, the Treasurer, whose never ending efforts have helped to maintain the smooth-running of the Society, and, of course, to Mr. Harris who has exerted himself to provide yet another excellent season of talks. David and myself wish him all the best for the future.

A.J.V.

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JUNIOR This Society was restarted at the beginning of the Easter Term, Mr. Butler kindly consenting to take charge. Since then it has flourished, with over 70 members; a large proportion of these attended most meetings.

In the Easter Term we had one meeting with a guest speaker and one film meeting. Mr. B. Creasey gave a short talk on the history and techniques of Winemaking. He proceeded, with the help of his assistant, to show us how to make grapefruit wine and finally members sampled some of his produce. HIC! At the film meeting a film entitled "Airport", on the workings of London Airport, was shown.

The only meeting of the Summer Term was a film meeting. Two films were shown which dealt with man's efforts to feed the growing population and the consequences of this action.

I would like to thank Mr. D. J. Butler for arranging the meetings, and the House Representatives for publicising them.

D.J.F.

THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Despite lamentably low membership, the Society has been able to hold four meetings during the year. Perhaps it is the word "theological" which is off-putting, conjuring up a concept of profound religious discussion—whereas the Society's field is much broader than this.

The first meeting was the customary one at which two members of Staff are asked the question "What do you believe in, and why?". Mr. Butler had had no Christian background, but became a committed Christian after attending what he described as a "Bible-thumping session". Mr. Hughes, in contrast, had come from a church-going family and had, without pressure from his parents, come to believe in God. Lively discussion followed the two talks.

Canon Burbridge (the Precentor of York Minster) was the speaker at the next meeting: he spoke about the place of cathedrals in modern life. He lamented the fact that, although the Minster was part of Britain's heritage, it received no state aid towards its upkeep. Asked about the finances of the Minster, Canon Burbridge pointed out that many visitors did not contribute, and he admitted that an entrance fee in the future could not be completely ruled out.

Mr. John Brown gave a very interesting illustrated talk on icons to a shamefully small audience. We saw slides of mosaics, icons and Russian Church architecture, all depicting many scenes from the Bible, the Transfiguration and the Crucifixion included.

Our last speaker was Miss Gadd, talking about miracles. She could not say whether the miracles of the Bible (such as the crossing of the Red Sea, and Christ's miracles in the New Testament) were true or not; and she knew little of psychosomatic cures—but she did believe in some of today's miracles. Miss Gadd talked at length of Padre Pio, who had effected a cure on someone born with one leg three inches shorter than the other, and another girl who had had no eyelids. Miracles, the 32

speaker said, were inevitably open to doubt, but at some point, one had to accept that something was happening which was not accountable for in human terms. As for explanations, Miss Gadd could not hope to justify these actions: force-fields, a fourth dimension, something spiritual . . .

In conclusion, I would like to thank all the speakers—and Mr. Kemp-Welch, who has run the Society for many years. I hope the Society continues to run in future years, perhaps regaining the popularity it merits.

H.C.G.

PRINTING CROSSED KEYS PRINTERY Once again we are proud to report a very successful year. Although at the start of the year Gordon Fuller (our Master Printer) had left us, the vacancy was soon filled very adequately by Andrew Varley. Three 'apprentices' have started work with the Printing Press, and there is some promise for the future as regards staffing problems, both in the Typesetting and Printing departments.

We have during the year been able to make the fullest use of the Typesetting equipment, installed last year. This has enabled us to push up productivity to even greater levels than was anticipated. Another factor about productivity has been the amount of 'overtime' worked by various people.

While of course we would like to see our output increased even more, it is doubtful whether this can take place, unless more official time is made available to us.

Besides the very many "Run-of-the-Mill" type jobs undertaken (see list below) we have made use of every opportunity to experiment with new techniques and ideas. This has been made possible by a more efficient use of our equipment, and the results, whilst not always apparent in the school, have generally been very pleasing. Two notable examples were the programmes produced for the "Iolanthe" production and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Presentation of Awards. Both these programmes were ambitious, and though not perhaps as expertly produced as might be by a commercial printer, they were very successful.

Various changes have been made in the equipment and works layout, and there are still some to be made. By the beginning of next school year, the Crossed Keys Printery will be at the final stage of its recent rapid growth. If present levels of support and investment are maintained then, we predict, the current high standards of quality should be maintained, and hopefully significantly improved.

The following table shows the "Throughput" of Crossed Keys Printery over the years 1974/5 and 1975/6.

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1975/6

1974/5 Job Type Tickets Programmes Administration Shop Chits Others External

No. printed

Value

No. printed

Value

4,640 1,680 3,100 12,000 770 6,055

53.50 27.00 49.00 15.00 11.00 40.00

5,675 3,810 1,520 17,000 1,755 2,640

93.50 93.00 22.00 30.00 36.00 34.00

No. of jobs undertaken in 1974/5 39 1975/6 52 Production increase from 1974/5 to 1975/6=6.6% We have deliberately discouraged people from using our services as an evasion of high costs. The number of external jobs undertaken has as a result decreased, and the effect has been to allow us more time to concentrate on other productions.

M.M.C.

CHESS CLUB, 1975-76 During the year fifteen matches were played of which we won six, drew two and lost seven. However, with one team dropping out from lack of support, one of our best wins did not count in the final analysis.

The year has seen the development of a young team which, in coming fifth out of fifteen competing teams in the second division of the York league, shows promise for the future.

Following Ian Heavens's departure at the end of the Christmas term we were forced to reshuffle the team which had played basically unchanged throughout the term, and the team took time to settle down, but thereafter played well.

Regular members of the team: 1. W. J. Adler. 2. A. F. Heavens. 3. R. E. Craig. 4. J. P. Ross. 5. P. W. S. de Silva. 6. T. C. Stephenson.

Also played: C. Bean, K. C. Brown, I. P. Heavens (Christmas term).

The Chess Club has continued to meet at Thursday lunchtimes and has been efficiently run by Alan Heavens who organised (and won) a six-round Swiss competition during the Summer term.

W.J.A. Score

Home Or

Date

Thurs. 2nd Oct. Wed. 8th Oct. Wed. 15th Oct. (disallowed)

Thurs. 30th Oct. Wed. 12th Nov.

Opponents

Away

Result St. P. Op't.

National Glass 2 Armstrongs 3 St. Pauls Y.C.

Home Away Home

Lost Won Won

2 44 5

4 14 1

Acomb York General 2

Away Home

Won Lost

5 21

1 34

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Wed. 3rd Dec. Wed. 10th Dec. Tues. 13th Jan. Wed. 21st Jan Tues. 10th Feb. Mon. 16th Feb. Wed. 3rd Mar. Wed. 10th Mar. Thurs. 18th Mar. Wed. 24th Mar.

Armstrongs 2 AHGS Clifton Hospital Bootham Rowntrees Shepherds 2 Vickers 2 Nunthorpe York 2 Pocklington 2

Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Home

Wins 5 Draws 2 Losses 7 Out of 14 matches.

Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Draw Won Won Lost Draw Totals

2 4 11 1 21 3 5 31 21 3 42

4 2 44 5 34 3 1 21 31 3 42

Total Points Scored 42 Position in league 5 (DIV 2)

RADIO FIVE The most memorable event in the last year was the fund raising scheme "Ernie's Choice". This was based on a premium bond idea with a five pound note for a winner each week. The money went towards the buying of new equipment. I would like to thank all those who helped. Other events included a rock concert to raise money for Youth Action, York and the Northfield School for the Disabled, and the loan of our equipment to provide music for a S.I.S.S. dance.

It had been hoped to extend the range of Radio 5 to Manor and Dronfield over the road but there were more important things for the School to spend money on so the scheme will have to wait.

John Glen is taking over as the boy in charge of Radio S next year; I wish him well.

I would like to thank all those who did shows or who helped in any way and special thanks go to Richard Barrett and Chris Westropp who devoted much of their time to helping Radio 5 run smoothly.

A.Q.S.

CHRISTIAN UNION "The Christian Union will be meeting today at five minutes to one in Room Si and anyone who cares to come along will be most welcome . . ."

An announcement similar to that has been made in Chapel nearly every Wednesday morning for the last four years: and that, basically, is all most people in the School know about the "C.U.". We tend to appear as an elite group who disappear behind closed doors and emerge half an hour later after participating in some mysterious ritual. That impression has perhaps been strengthened by the weeks when a few of us have taken Chapel. These services have been, to say the least, different. The C.U., however, wants neither to make any secret of what 35

we stand for nor to appear as just a freak movement. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God (he proved it by rising from the dead) who is alive today, and that he can be known as a personal friend. It is this relationship which is important; not trying to follow his ethics, or going through the proper motions of worship, or simply living "nice" and moral lives, but experiencing the change Jesus makes in people's lives, as shown most dramatically by the early Christians.

The CU was started by sixth-formers from St. Peter's and Queen Anne's and is run on informal lines. Meetings theoretically alternate between the two schools and are organised by a committee of the older members. In addition to these joint meetings we also hold weekly Bible studies on a Thursday lunchtime and we have appreciated the cooperation of the staff in organising these.

So what is the C.U. and what does it do? It is run by committed Christians and we make no attempt to hide that, but anyone who is interested, however vaguely, comes to meetings. The C.U. is united in as much as those who know Jesus as a person have a great deal in common. And this special kind of friendship is expressed by gathering together to sing (usually modern songs to guitar accompaniment), by meeting for discussions or to see films, though more often to listen to a speaker for twenty minutes on a topic of general interest such as "Science and Creation". Meetings are seldom serious occasions in any case but have included humorous interludes such as a balloon debate.

In order to get to know each other better we also meet outside school for social evenings, sport or to go to the theatre. If there is any real sense of unity it is because of the mutual friend many of us share, or as one American Underground Newspaper put it: "Rumour has it that a brother died for sins, came hack to life three days later and is coming again. Guess who?"

I.J.A.

THE THRESHOLD ..

My Temporal Lady

Too long, my temporal lady, did I Measure my life by you, Gaze at your hour-glass figure And watch my love flow through.

For, like so many others, My hands have traversed your face Only to come to rest upon The irony of your waist.

Now, with so much more time to make, I follow more reliable paces And the circles in which my hands move Avoid all double faces.

And what will I remember Of your everlasting teens— The ticking and the tocking Or just the tucking in between?

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Flight I lay on my back and listened, Riveted to Mother Earth yet lifted up by what I saw.

The skylark, moving, yet like a statue, Mocked me with his scornful song; His every graceful, commanding movement Humbled me.

I lay on my back and listened, The gradual crescendo came to a climax, The distant, daunting murmur became a deafening roar.

This angular monster of the sky engulfed my senses, Its abstract form casting an evil shadow over me, And the shadow of death over life.

Created to destroy.

This man-made devil of the sky Revolted me.

I lay on my back and thought.

One bomber is a trespasser when it flies But there can never be too many birds in the skies.

- R. P. Jemmett, III A. The River All around the ship as they lay at anchor yellow water sucked and chuckled. The sluggish current carried past a splintered box, a spar, the bloated bodies of a dog and a pig, and then something covered in sodden rags—eyes already bitten out by the sharp-toothed fish—a native's body.

Across the river the bank trembled in the midday sun, bright as a fanned flame. The air was heavy and the wind slept. Temple bells rang faintly like tired tin cans. The river—the most sacred in all India— lay flat, oily, a serpent a mile wide reflecting the shimmering amber sun. The peasants laboured among the mustard flowers which stretched as far as the eye could see, into the lazy, misty foothills.

The crescent-shaped bank presented a panorama of buildings—an array of shrines, temples and palaces rising tier on tier from the water's edge. The bank was lined completely with stone, with steps for bathing and cremation. It was at these bathing steps that the pilgrims were thickest—like flies on carrion.

Some pilgrims washed themselves whilst in a boat, others clambered down the slimy green steps and walked in until the water lapped around their shoulders. Others merely washed their feet in the enigma which restored physical and mental vitality.

A leper was carried down the narrow maze of dirty, dusty lanes.

The bearers on reaching the steps walked cautiously down them and immersed him in the water. He screamed as the water stung his terrible sores. He began to chant a Brahman verse and drank the water. He was then carried out.

As night drew in the smoke from the pilgrims' camp fires darkened the sky and their chantings drowned the ringing of countless bells.

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On the bank a funeral pyre was just being lit. The group stood in the twilight, chanting. As the flames flared up the cantations grew louder. . . . The following morning when the flames had died down the natives came, picked up the ashes in baskets, walked solemnly down the steps and threw them into the river—the river to everlasting life.

R. M. Barron, IV A. Le Condamne

Se tenant cloue hors de grace au mur blanchi, 11 cherit ses dernieres images du monde, Les imprimant avec soin sur son ame immonde; Bride du soleil maudit, it n'a plus d'ami.

Des gouttes de sueur coulent sur sa figure; II les entend tomber par terre. La chaleur Lui fait engluer les paupieres de sueur, Aveuglant ses yeux d'une secretion impure.

11 sent la caresse de pluie sur sa peau, La grace de Dieu venue emporter sa peur.

Sans honte it attend qu'on fasse arreter son coeur, Que les gouttes de son sang se melent aux eaux.

Pourrie de guerre, sa vie n'est plus chere, Damne a la terre, sa mort, n'est plus amere.

G. B. Brown, L VI. Le Trois Mai

Voila la peinture, accrochee sur son clou, oil on peut voir les morts, pas caches dans leur trou.

Its y seront toujours. Il faut qu'on les regarde.

Mais quand on les a vus, on va, et on bavarde.

On essaie d'oublier les cadavres taches De sang. On ne parle pas de vies arrachees.

Ce n'est que la peinture rouge, on les voit comme Des formes. On n'avoue pas qu'ils sont des hommes.

Les meurtriers muets, le fusil a la main, Pourquoi sont-ils toujours en'train d'assassiner?

Les morts n'auront—ils pas de repos souterrain?

Les morts y resteront toujours, ni froids, ni pales.

Mais on ne pourra jamais les reanimer, Les memes hommes dont on lit dans un journal.

P. S. Lancaster, L VI. Pour Faire le Portrait d'un Motocycliste

Esquisser d'abord une moto Avec des pneus bien antiderapants; esquisser ensuite 38

des pompes a essence, des vetements en cuir pour le motocycliste; placer ensuite le papier contre une colline dans les montagnes ou bien dans une ville; se cacher dans l'herbe sans rien dire, sans bouger.

Parfois le motocycliste arrive vite, mais it peut aussi bien mettre plusieurs jours.

Quand le motocycliste arrive, s'il arrive, s'il essaie de s'asseoir sur la moto, esquisser immediatement la piste: ensuite esquisser la foule et des nuages de poussiere: s'il n'essaie pas de demarrer c'est mauvais signe, Mais s'il essaie de demarrer et s'il attend avec impatience le signal de depart C'est bon signe, signe que vous pouvez signer; alors vous arrachez tout doucement Un des rail de la roue et vous ecrivez votre nom dans un coin du papier.

R. D. Burton, IV B.

Pour Faire le Portrait d'un Ours (d'apres Jacques Prevert) Peindre d'abord une caverne avec une grande entrée: peindre ensuite quelque chose a manger, quelque chose a boire, quelque chose d'utile pour l'ours: placer ensuite la toile contre un rocher dans un bois ou dans la montagne, se cacher derriere un autre rocher sans bouger: parfois l'ours arrive vite, mais it peut aussi bien y mettre de longues annees.

Quand l'ours arrive, s'il arrive, attendre que l'ours entre dans la caverne: si l'ours ne mugit pas c'est mauvais signe mais s'il mugit c'est bon signe: alors vous signez votre nom dans un coin du tableau.

C. G. Rymer, IV A. 39

ATHLETICS, 1975 STANDARDS The keen and lively interest in athletics and the inter-house standards competition, was reflected in the fact that all but one House managed to better their 1974 result. This improvement in standards is clearly illustrated by the last three years' results.

Dronfield 1973 5.91 5.56 1974 7.82 1975

Grove Manor Queen's 7.31 8.90 5.91 9.07 5.71 8.80 9.92 6.17 8.30

1st 2nd 3rd

1975 Queen's The Rise School House

School House Temple 7.33 8.25 7.66 7.01 8.73 8.75

Rise 7.40 8.06 9.46

Average points per boy 9.92 9.46 8.75

i In the Under 15 Standards section, C. Bean, K. P. Clarkson, R. I Pulleyn, N. Squire and M. J. Tyson all gained maximum points as di bl

R. C. Barker in the Under 16 group and C. J. Hirst and J. H. Larcom in the Under 17's set.

SPORTS Despite poor weather conditions for the Inter-House Athletic Sports the following School records were broken.

C. J. Hirst of Temple set a new 1,500 m. time of 4 mins. 24.0 secs.

R. C. Barker (Queen's) won the Intermediate High Jump with a new record jump of 1 m. 59 cm.

C. Bean, also of Queen's, won the Junior Long Jump with a new mark of 4 m. 67 cm.

The Athletics Shield was virtually a walk-over for Temple who amassed 941 points—nearly 30 points clear of their nearest rivals, Queen's, who had 65 points. Their victory was thanks mainly to their senior boys who made a clean sweep of all the athletic trophies.

RESULTS:

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS SHIELD Points 1st Temple 94+ 2nd Queen's 65 47f 3rd The Manor 4th Dronfield 26+ 5th The Grove 181 6th 7th

The Rise School House

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Winner of the Gofton Cup (Senior 400 m.): R. F. Pulleyn.

Winner of the Emsley Cup (1,500 m.): C. J. Hirst.

Joint Winners of the Clive Lewis Cup (Senior Sprints): C. J. Hirst, S.

Winrow-Campbell.

Winner of the Robinson Walker Cup (Senior 800 m.): C. J. Hirst.

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ATHLETICS, 1975

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RUGGER, 1975-76 FIRST XV We ended the season as a good, well-balanced team. Only five of the thirteen School matches were lost but with the potential available the record should have been better. We got off to our usual lethargic start with some of the more established players not hitting form until after mid-term. One feels this is partly as a result of the lack of opportunity to prepare a future 1st XV during the Easter term as do several of our opponents. Three weeks' preparation prior to the first match is hardly adequate after an eight-month lay off.

Initially the handling of the backs was woeful; however, once Twizell had learnt to give the ball straight out with Thomas and Pulleyn running on to the pass, it looked superb. Everything came right against Worksop whilst at Pocklington the forwards stuck doggedly at powerful opponents and the backs were sharp enough to capitalise. The defence could also be very good. The draw with Leeds and the one point defeat at Durham showed us at our most determined. None tackled better than wingers Glaysher and Denison who was promoted from the Under 16 Colts.

At full back Potter could win matches with goal kicking and his fielding too was sound. The captain, Pulleyn, playing in the centre tried to do too much on his own but later scored some electric tries. The other centre, Kirby, also improved to play a well-balanced game. He scored the crucial try at Denstone and had an excellent game against Worksop.

At fly half Thomas became so dominant that it is hard to remember his early lapses. Later on, he looked a player of real class with his competitive determination proving decisive against Pocklington. Twizell at scrum half was inclined to try too much himself, then found he could give a sharp service and did so.

Graham won selection for the hooking spot against severe competition and he was strongly propped by Dench and Sherratt. Lister at lock was strong and surprisingly mobile—the cornerstone of the pack. In the early games we would have collapsed without him. The other lock, Stemmler, whose inclination is to rove the field, disciplined his game and still produced some great covering particularly at Barnard Castle. flaw at No. 8 was the fittest in the side and he was particularly prominent in the early games.

Parker, a flanker promoted from the Under 16's has great potential as a mauling forward. His try against Leeds where he drove over after a boot and chase by Haw was typical of them both. The other flanker Turner was strong in the close exchanges.

During the Christmas vacation Thomas played for the Durham County Under 19 Schools and Pulleyn and Lister had Yorkshire Under 19 Schools trials.

They were a good team with a good spirit. All but two of the defeats (Bradford and Ampleforth) could just as easily have been victories.

Team: Potter, Glaysher, Kirby, Pulleyn (Capt.), Denison, Thomas, Twizell, Dench, Graham, Sherratt, Stemmler, Lister, Turner, Flaw, Parker.

All were awarded Colours, and Caps were awarded to Pulleyn, Thomas and Lister.

J.P.R. 42

SECOND XV !II If winning is all important, then the 2nd XV had a mediocre season.

They won five and lost six of their eleven fixtures. However, as crowd pleasers they could hardly have been better, as less than two goals separated both sides on nine of the eleven matches.

Despite playing some entertaining rugby their lack of penetration in attack, and weak tackling under pressure, cost them many a victory.

The talent in the side was undisputed and from the selected XV no less than nine players had experience in the 1st's. However, talent and enjoyment do not win matches and so it is difficult to judge the season on results alone. Those players who represented the lst's did so commendably and selection of Colours was made difficult with R. W. Egleton, D. I. Riley and A. J. S. Temple finally taking the honours. The final analysis was made on their contribution to the 2nd XV, and though other boys would be justified in considering themseleves better players—none gave better service.

The following were official Second Team players: N. J. Radford, P. C, Clare, B. M. Kay, C. C. Harland, A. J. S. Temple, D. I. Riley, G. B. Brown.

M. D. Willetts, R. W. Egleton, G. Knowles, D. R. Duthie, T. C. Moore, S. Bruce-Jones (Capt.), P. A. Newdick, A. S. Newstead, R. F. Hart.

T.T.

THIRD XV After a number of lean years, the 3rd XV discovered an excellent enthusiasm for the game and a skill and winning capacity which surprised several people, not least the players themselves.

Slow to find their rhythm early on and betrayed by two or three incidents of flat-footedness they went down 0-24 to Silcoates 2nd XV. The next match at Woodhouse Grove produced an 11-0 victory and some of their best rugby, with Harland's experience crucial in the centre, and Glover, a late arrival on the scene, showing us all, and himself, that he could play a bit in the back row. With growing confidence they tackled, and convincingly defeated, Barnard Castle in a game where the team's new attitude was best illustrated by Driffield's dogged refusal to stay off the field, while suffering an unpleasant arm injury.

Scarborough College gave way in a rather untidy fixture and then came the first real reversal at Giggleswick. A long journey, possibly, had dulled the edge of many players and this apathy permeated the rest of the team, going down to a useful side which they had heavily defeated the previous year.

In a 3-0 victory over Fyling Hall 1st XV, a little confidence was restored, however nervously, thanks, as it turned out to a fine Simon Wallace penalty.

Simon's place-kicking, often of siege-gun proportions, threatened visiting sides often and took him into Queen Anne's field on a few occasions.

Ampleforth, more powerful then even they have been for some years, were held to 0-21 in atrocious conditions, thanks to a determined defence and even some impressive attack. In this defeat, ironically, some of the confidence returned and the ball started moving again. The return match at home to Fyling Hall was again hard-fought and enthusiastically supported on both sides. That we were eventually clear winners does little credit to a keen and friendly team whom we hope to entertain for many years.

Worksop, who had defeated us last year, were a most impressive-looking 43

side in the early part of the game but were overwhelmed by a fine exhibition of back-up play and we came home 39-0.

The final match against Pocklington proved to be a little too much and thwarted any plans to finish a good season on a high note. None the less, the spirit prevalent during the season was a credit to all the team and to the captaincy of Niall Monro who showed a fine example in his pressure kicking from set pieces.

Players: Abbey, Clout, Collingwood-Gittins, Dalby, Day, R. C. C. Dee, Dietrich, Driffield, Duthie, Gargan, Glover, M. Gray, Harland, C. P. Johnson, K. W. Kerr, G. J. King, N. P. Monro (Capt.), T. C. Moore, Snowdon, R. H. Taylor, R. M. Turner, Wallace, Simpson, Winrow-Campbell, Witty.

A.W.R.

UNDER 16 XV (Senior Colts) The Senior Colts season got off to a fine start with over 100 points being scored in the first four matches, thanks to fine wins against Hymers College, Ashville College and Nunthorpe G.S. 2nd XV. Victories against Ampleforth and Durham in mid-season were nail-biting affairs but the School pulled off the necessary efforts. The remaining matches were good matches and the final victory against a strong Pocklington side completed a remarkable unbeaten season.

At full back Julian Hughes tackled most bravely and was responsible for more than one victory. The wingers James McKinlay and Edward Parkinson ran strongly and were always difficult to stop. In the centre Philip Kilmartin was most elusive and Paul Johnson frequently cut through the opposition to make good tries. John Glen was a fine captain and always marshalled his side well. Gordon Tait did well, quickly getting the ball away yet making elusive runs on his own on many occasions.

In the forwards Paul Morcom hooked well and was ably supported by Stephen Humphreys and Tim Newstead, the latter being perhaps the most devastating player in the side, with his turn of speed which often shocked the opposition. In fact Tim was leading try scorer which is all the more remarkable from prop. The lock forwards Kevin Kerr (a fine leader) and Chris Hawkswell pushed many packs back and claimed much possession in the line-outs. Mark Wilson, Roddy Turner, Gary King and Adrian Wright all covered miles of ground covering and gaining loose possession in addition to scoring tries.

All this was achieved without the services of Nigel Denison and Mike Parker who deservedly gained selection for the 1st XV. The team was: J. J. R. Hughes, H. J. McKinlay, C. P. Johnson, P. S. Kilmartin, E. M. Parkinson, M. J. Glen, G. W. Tait, S. W. Humphreys, J. P. Morcom, T. J. Newstead, C. Hawkswell, K. W. Kerr, A. J. Wright, G. J. King, A. R. Turner, M. E. Wilson.

All were awarded their Colts' XV Colours.

B.A.

UNDER 15 'A' XV The team, comprising a number of powerful and talented players, proved more than a match for most of their opponents, as the results clearly indicate.

Notable victories were gained against Archbishop Holgate's G.S. when 44

the team played splendidly to over-run a competent side 32-6, and against Ampleforth College when, having lost a first match 14-20, the team once again showed its potential by winning a second encounter 8-4.

However, against stern opposition the team sometimes tended to lose its sense of collective responsibility and individual skills were squandered through lack of cohesion.

Next season greater maturity should bring good prospects for the team which has been very ably led by Nicholas Hare and Julian Wilson.

I

D.H.

UNDER 14 COLTS XV A record of six victories out of sixteen matches does not normally provide optimism for the future; however, such bald facts do little credit to the players.

This year's intake was characterised by a considerable lack of pace and size which, whilst being necessary requisites at all levels of rugby, are particularly decisive factors at this level. These were partly offset by a depth of skill and enthusiasm well above average. Several matches were lost by narrow margins often as a result of breakaway tries as was the case against Barnard Castle, Pontefract and Hymers, but against sides of comparable physique, the quality of rugby produced was extremely high as exhibited against Ashville, Silcoates and Ampleforth.

Although the side lacked outstanding players it was pleasing to see the development of a back division which when given good ball produced slick movements sometimes nullified by the faster opposition's cover. Both wingers, Julian Guy and John Howie, improved enormously whilst the strong running of Charles Burdass at fly half and Ian Hindhaugh well complemented the highly skilful play of Nigel Chapman. Mike Johnson developed I into a competent scrum half with a shrewd kick and an eye for a break whilst Peter Burdess at full back always gave of his best and never lacked courage.

The forwards were well led by Cliff Irwin at loose head prop. He provided a sound base for hooker Mike Thompson who with David Gardner at tight head prop worked tirelessly in the loose. The locks, Rod Craig and Julian Clayton provided a plentiful supply of line out ball but lacked aggression in the loose. This was partly offset by two of the most outstanding for' wards, Paul Greenwood and Paul Nicholls, ably backed up by Guy Nettleton at No. 8.

After a disastrous start, the Colts have undoubtedly improved in both individual and team skills. Their lack of size and speed will always make matches difficult to win but if all the team can retain their enthusiasm there 1 is no reason why these players in future years should not develop into a wellbalanced team capable of playing a good standard of enjoyable rugby.

The Under 14 'Ws had a very successful and thoroughly enjoyable season with only one of their four defeats being against a genuine U.14 'B' side. Like !the 'A' XV they lacked physique and speed but never enthusiasm or skill.

Under Chantry's captaincy the quality of their play was of an extremely high level. Several players when brought into the 'A' XV gave a good account of themselves, notably Rowbottom, Lister, Lodge and Wilson. The depth of fir nt was indicated when a 'C' XV played their one and only match and need Hymers College by 30 3.

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THE OLD PETERITE MATCH This was played on the last Saturday of term with snow lying on the pitch It was a great occasion, a festive match, the Old Boys winning by a singl point 14-13. As far as the School is concerned, it was a fitting end to th Christmas term, far better than the Wednesday fixture, parents and old boy' were watching in force as well as the School. The Universities had comel down and contributed recent Old Boys as players and spectators; old friend were everywhere. Despite the snow, it was not at all a bad game with Ha and Pulleyn prominent for the School and Phillips and Dickinson for th s Old Boys.

We sympathise with those O.P. players whose commitments with senio ' club sides preclude Saturday but is it really a bad thing? They often make th O.P. side too strong for the boys and they may keep out of the O.P. sid s players who otherwise rarely play rugger. In the years ahead when they ha v dropped from their Club and County 1st XV's into coarse rugby they wi S find nostalgia and a warm welcome in the O.P. side and also from the Scho side anxious to take advantage of their anno domini!

J.P.R.

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There were several contenders for the most improved player. Runners u were David Riley and Anthony Temple both of whom became very goo( 2nd XV players, but the winner, David Lister won his 1st XV cap in his firs year on Game 1. Though a team player up the School, he was not out standing. This season, particularly in the early games, he carried the whole pack with him in the heavy work which is essential for a team's success.

J.P.R.

RESULTS First XV Sat. 27th Sept.

Wed. 1st Oct. Wed. 8th Oct. Sat. 11th Oct. Wed. 15th Oct.

Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts (home) Silcoates School (home) ...

Woodhouse Grove School (away)

Bradford G. S. (home)

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Ashville College (home) Denstone College (away) Leeds G. S. (home) ...

Wed. 5th Nov. Giggleswick School (away)... ...

Sat. 8th Nov. The King's School, Pontefract (away) Sat. 15th Nov. Ampleforth College (home) ... ...

Wed. 19th Nov. Barnard Castle School (away) ...

Sat. 18th Oct. Sat. 1st Nov.

Sat. 22nd Nov.

Durham School (away)

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F. A Result Lost 6 1I S, Won Lost \166 2 Sk 4 3 11 Lost Won 21 1 Is Won Drew 10 Won Lost 167 1 NSNa Lost 3 \\ Won 12 1 S., Lost 6 Vs Won 22 1 11 Won 32 Sa Won 25 1 Sa Lost 13 1

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Wed. 26th Nov. "A" XV v Scarborough College (home) Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College (home) ...

Sat. 6th Dec. Sat. 13th Dec.

Pocklington School (away) ...

Old Peterites (home) ... ...

Wed. 8th Oct. Sat. 11th Oct, Wed. 15th Oct. Sat. 1st Nov. Wed. 5th Nov.

Woodhouse Grove School (away) Bradford G. S. (home) Ashville College (away) Leeds G. S. (home) Giggleswick School (home) ...

Sat. 8th Nov.

The King's School, Pontefract (away)

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Ampleforth College (away) ...

Barnard Castle School (away) Durham School (away) ... ...

Worksop College (home) Pocklington School (away) ...

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Silcoates 2nd XV (home) Woodhouse Grove (away) Barnard Castle (home) Ashville College (home) Giggleswick (away) Fyling Hall 1st XV (away) Ampleforth (away) ...

Fyling Hall 1st XV (home) ...

Scarborough College 2nd XV (home) ...

Worksop College (home) Pocklington School (home) ...

24 0 0 6 30 0 21 6 0 0 23

Under 16 Colts XV I Wed. 8th Oct.

Sat. I Ith Oct. Wed. 15th Oct. P 1Wed. 5th Nov. u Wed. 12th Nov. Wed. 19th Nov. t- Sat. 29th Nov. le Wed. 3rd Dec. Sat. 6th Dec.

Hymers College (home) ...

Barnard Castle School (away) ...

Ashville College (home) ...

Nunthorpe G. S. (home) Ampleforth College (home) • • • ...

Durham School (home) Worksop College (away) ...

Nunthorpe G. S. (away) ...

Pocklington School (home) ...

Under 15 Colts XV Wed. 8th Oct.

Sat. I I th Oct. Wed. 15th Oct. \ . Wed. 5th Nov. 10 Sat. 8th Nov. 9 Wed. 12th Nov. !3 Sat. 15th Nov. 12 Wed. 19th Nov. 19 Sat. 22nd Nov. 3 Wed. 26th Nov. II Sat. 29th Nov. 12 Wed. 3rd Dec. 2'- Sat. 6th Dec. 44 Wed. 21st Jan. 11 Sat. 24th Jan. Wed. 4th Feb. I" Wed. 11th Feb. 4 Sat. 14th Feb. 10 Sat. 21st Feb.

Woodhouse Grove School (home) Barnard Castle School (away) Ashville College (away) ... ...

Giggleswick School (home) ...

The King's School, Pontefract (home) •.• Ampleforth College (home) ... ...

Silcoates School (away) Durham School (home) ...

Scarborough College (away) ... ...

Hymers College (away) ... ...

Worksop College (away)...

Archbishop Holgate's G. S. (home) ... ...

Pocklington School (away) ...

Hymers College (home) ...

Pocklington School (home) ... ...

Ampleforth College (home) ...

Archbishop Holgate's G. S. (away) ...

Silcoates School (home)

Ashville College (home)

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Ashville College (away) ...

Giggleswick School (home) ...

Nunthorpe G. S. "A" XV (home) ...

Durham School (away) ...

Hymers College (away) Pocklington School (home) ...

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Under 14 Colts XV Wed. 8th Oct. Sat. 11th Oct. Wed. 29th Oct. Sat. 8th Nov. Sat. 15th Nov. Wed. 19th Nov. Sat. 22nd Nov. Wed. 26th Nov. Sat. 29th Nov. Sat. 6th Dec. Wed. 21st Jan. Wed. 4th Feb. Wed. 11th Feb. Sat. 14th Feb. Wed. 18th Feb. Sat. 21st Feb.

Woodhouse Grove School (home) ... ...

Barnard Castle School (home) ...

Archbishop Holgate's G. S. (home) ...

The King's School, Pontefract (home) Silcoates School (away) ...

Durham School (home) ...

Scarborough College (away) ...

Hymers College (home) ...

Worksop College (away) ...

Pocklington School (home) ...

Hymers College (away) ... ... ...

Ampleforth College (home) Archbishop Holgate's G. S. (away) Silcoates School (home) ...

Hymers College (home) ... ...

Ashville College (home) ...

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Woodhouse Grove School (home) ... ...

Nunthorpe G. S. "A" XV (away) Fyling Hall School Junior XV (away) Silcoates School (away) Durham School (home) Fyling Hall School Junior XV (home) Hymers College (home) Hymers College (away) Silcoates School (home) Hymers College (home)

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Hymers College (home)

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1st XV (Inter-School matches) 2nd XV 3rd XV Under 16 Colt s XV Under 15 "A" XV Under 15 "B" XV Under 14 "A" XV Under 14 "B" XV Under 14 "C" XV

P. 13 11 11 9 19 7 16 10 1

W. 7 5 7 9 12 3 6 6 1

D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1976 25th Sept.

Saturday Wednesday 29th Sept.

Wednesday 6th Oct. Saturday 9th Oct. Wednesday 13th Oct. 16th Oct. Saturday Wednesday 20th Oct. Wednesday 3rd Nov. Saturday 6th Nov.

Headingley Colts Silcoates School Woodhouse Grove School Bradford G. S. Ashville College Denstone College Hymers College Giggleswick School ...

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Barnard Castle School Durham School Worksop College Pocklington School Leeds G. S. ...

Old Peterites ...

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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 400305 or J. W. R. Hutt at the School. Tel. York 52660. We would also like to turn out a 2nd XV against the O.P.'s if there were sufficient interest.

HOCKEY, 1976 The hockey season this year promised well with increased fixture lists

• at first, second and colts eleven level. We should as well begin to notice

( the benefit of some option hockey and the increase of colts fixtures 7 ilait year.

0 first eleven, captained by John Twizell, had a mixed season.

00 The he team worked hard and showed flashes of the talent which they had. were unable to sustain it, however, and were not rewarded by the 0 which they so often deserved. Our defence was strong and often 3 Mess, and this type of defence can lead to penalty corners and flicks land a number of matches were lost or drawn in this way. John Twizell led the side and by his own efforts spurred them to give of their best.

The second eleven, captained by Richard Egleton, started the season 2 'ell with some fine scores but rather lost momentum. There was some Me play by some of the younger members of the side and this experience hould stand them in good stead next year.

This year the colts eleven had a much expanded fixture list. They proved steadily as the season went on and should find the match aperience very useful. Timothy Burdass led them well and he should e pleased with the performance of his team.

On the less elevated level a lot of hockey was enjoyed by the rest of he Club and I hope that this will continue to be so.

Finally I should like to thank everyone who helped, whether playing, mpiring or coaching, for a very enjoyable season.

R.H.H.

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from : J. H. Twizell* (Captain), D. J. Young,* S. Bruce-Jones.* M. Parkinson,* R. W. Parkinson,* F. T. Abbey,* J. Noble,* N. P. anro.* A. W. Tait,* D. A. J. Thomas, N. J. Radford,* P. C. Clare.* First Eleven

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1st XI v. Leeds Polytechnic

School's opening match, where the team played an attacking game, ch tended to leave gaps at the back. Leeds scored two quick goals 49

before the School's defence settled down. The School fought back we with goals from Alan Tait (2) and David Thomas, but eventually lost very exciting match 3-4. v. Ashville College This was the School's most convincing performance, totally ou playing a novice Ashville side. The School won 6-0 with goals fro Alan Tait (2) Richard Parkinson (2), John Noble and David Thomas. v. Scarborough College In a match we would dearly have loved to have won, and althou the School dominated throughout we were unable to turn all o possession into a goal. v. York H.C. Against a team of nine first XI club players the School put up brave performance. Despite a scoreline of 5-0, three of which wer conceded in the last five minutes, in no way were we disgraced. In th words of the Evening Press; David Young had a "brilliant game" i goal, including a penalty save, and Peter Clare was "magnificent". v. Pandas A Pandas team including Bill Cloughton and Bill Pickersgill heat 6-1. The solitary School reply was from John Twizell. v. Worksop College The School did well against a very well drilled Worksop team.

School was taken by surprise by the speed of the Worksop pitch, after conceding three early goals the defence settled down and more held its own for the rest of the match.

v. Styx An excellent performance against a very skilful Styx side that a lot more of the play. Alan Tait scored a fine goal, but the yr eventually lost by conceding a penalty flick in the second half. score 1-2. v. Bootham School A good victory for the School against our local rivals, revenge for last year's defeat.

Two first half goals, one by Peter Clare and the other by R' Parkinson, were easily enough for a good 2-0 victory. v. Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School

Despite playing better than A.H.G.S. and having most of the with Niall Monro, as always, covering a lot of ground and Nigel R unfortunately hitting the post, the School lost from a solitary flick, 0-1.

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SECOND ELEVEN RESULTS:

Bootham Won 6-1 Junior Leaders, Strensall Won 4-1 Scarborough College Won 4-0 Welton Wanderers Cancelled Pandas H.C. Lost 4-1 Worksop College Lost 1-5 Bootham Lost 6-0 A.H.G.S. Won 0-5 Second Eleven from: R. W. Egleton, S. W. Wallace, G. Knowles, J. Hughes, D. V. Clout, G. W. Tait, J. H. Larcombe, R. M. Stringer, Gargan, I. R. Pullan, F. T. Abbey, D. A. J. Thomas.

COLTS ELEVEN RESULTS: Welton Colts Lost 2-0 Bootham Won 7-0 Scarborough College Lost 2-1 Worksop College Lost 0-2 A.H.G.S. Drew 0-0 Colts Eleven from : T. J. Burdass, J. R. Markwick-Smith, D. M. Caul M. E. Wilson, R. E. Craig, J. P. Ross, R. Collingwood-Gittins, J. R. D. C. Smakman, P. S. Kilmartin, J. H. Baggs, S. M. Burn.

BOAT CLUB 1975-76 Christmas Term This year we welcomed back Mr. Du Croz from his year's exchange visit to the U.S.A. to again take control of the club.

The Christmas term was spent maintaining all our hard-worked equipment; we varnished all the clinker training boats, and gave our two clinker fours complete refits. Other equipment such as oars and bicycles were repaired and painted. All the work was done by members of the club, under the supervision of Mr. Du Croz, and other club officials.

Easter Term At the start of the Easter term it was decided to form a senior squad, which meant the senior end of the club training in various combinations in eights and fours; the idea being to develop adaptable oarsmen, who would row well together when crews were finally picked for the Heads of the rivers.

The first event of the season was the Tyne head of the river. As the, event clashed with half term, a scratch four entered with very little train ing behind them. The result was that they came a very commendable 4th place with a time of 18min. 1 lsec.

After half term serious training for the coming events started, the first of these being the Trent head of the river, in which the first VIII rowed, and came 4th- in the senior C eights, beating two senior C crews a senior B crew and two elite crews. In the Yorkshire head of the river at York, the School was well represented—having four IVs in the event.

The 1st IV came 3rd in the senior B division. The senior C and junior 52

fours both came 2nd in their events, beating five other crews and four other crews respectively.

The Colts 1st four had an extremely good row, and won the novice division very convincingly, beating their nearest rivals from Sheffield City Boat Club by 46sec., over approximately a 21 min. row.

Summer Term It cannot be denied that the club has had a rather disappointing term, with only one event being won (by the Colts 1st IV) out of all the open regattas entered; especially when we look back and see how encouraging the Easter term Head of the river results were.

Below is a summary table of how all the competitive crews fared throughout the season, showing lists of all outside crews beaten directly

by St. Peter's Boat Club crews, showing that although a crew may not win an event, they can still be proud of their achievement if they reach the final or semi-final.

We must mention some particular successes. The 1st IV probably produced their best form late on in the season at Durham and Tees regattas, having very close and exciting races on both the Saturday and Sunday at Durham, and being knocked out in the final by a strong St. Leonard's School crew.

The senior C IV and Junior IV both did well on home ground, the Senior C IV reaching the semi-final at York summer regatta, and the Junior IV reaching the final at York Spring regatta. The Colts 1st IV were the most successful crew of the season, winning the Mackay Challenge Cup at Durham Wear regatta, winning the Colts division at our invitation regatta and reaching the final at Bradford sprint regatta.

The Novice crews worked hard to gain status during the term, but the nearest they got to their goal was to be finalists at both the Durham Wear regatta, and the Nottingham City regatta.

At the end of the Summer term there was some extremely exciting house rowing. After much battling the results were as follows : Senior House Rowing Cup — School House.

Junior House Rowing Cup — School House.

Jollyon Smith Cup (Sculling) — K. C. Brown.

Other cups presented : Andrew Sherris Cup for Coxing — A. P. P. Gray.

Cup for Most Improved Oarsman — N. Morris.

In conclusion I should just like to thank, on behalf of the club : Mr. and Mrs. G. Gray, who have towed our trailer to many regattas, and helped us in many other ways; the Supporters Club Dance Committee and all the coaches who work so hard throughout the term, including Mr. John Hood.

Officers for 1976 /77 : Captain: Kevin Brown.

Vice-Captain : George Crowther.

Boatswain: Robert Marsland.

Senior Cox : Philip Johnson.

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1st VIII: Bow—T. C. Moore (C. A. F. Brown) 2—I. A. Nichols (M. L. M. Warne) 3—P. A. Stemmler 4th Senior C eights at Trent (T. C. Moore) 4—J. Snowdon 5—C. G. A. Morcom (P. A. Stemmler) 6—N. J. Ramsden (I. A. Nichols) 7—K. C. Brown (C. G. A. Morcom) Str. —L. S. Wilson Cox—A. P. P. Gray Beat: Nottingham and Union B.C. Burton Leander B.C. Newcastle University B.C. Derby R.C. Sheffield R.C. Sheffield University B.C. 1st IV: 4th Senior B fours at York Bow—K. C. Brown Finalists at Tees regatta.

2—N. J. Ramsden 3—C. G. A. Morcom Str. —L. S. Wilson Cox—A. P. P. Gray Beat: Tees R.C. Kingston Hull R.C. Durham School B.C. Grey College B.C. Graduate Society B.C. (Durham) Durham School Colts Senior C IV: 2nd York Head.

Bow—P. S. Spencer Semi-finalists at York summer 2—J. Snowdon (G. A. Crowther) regatta.

3—P. A. Stemmler (J. N. C. Turner) Str.—I. A. Nichols Cox —P. D. Johnson (R. D. Burton) Beat: Bradford School B.C. Whitby Friendship R.C. Sheffield City R.C. Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School University Graduates Society B.C. Tees R.C. Junior IV: 2nd York Head.

Bow—C. A. F. Brown Finalists at York Spring.

2—M. L. M. Warne (J. Snowdon) 3—T. C. Moore Str.—G. A. Crowther (M. L. M. Warne) Cox—P. D. Johnson (A. P. P. Gray) 54

Beat: Durham School B.C. Bradford G.S.B.C. Kingston Hull R.C. Derby R.C. Durham A.R.C. St. Leonard's School B.C.

Its 1st IV: Bow—J. P. Morcom 2—R. M. Turner 3—D. Cooper Str. —R. Marsland Cox —N. S. Hawking

1st at York Head.

Won the Mackay Challenge Cup at Durham Wear.

Finalists at Bradford Sprint.

Won at St. Peter's School invitation regatta.

Beat: Sheffield City R.C. Newcastle Polytechnic York University University College Durham Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School York City R.C. Bradford City R.C. Nottingham High School Nottingham B.C. Bradford G.S.B.C. Lancaster R.G.S. Durham School Durham A.R.C. ovice IVs: Bow—G. Morris

Finalists at Nottingham City regatta.

(P. S. Spencer) Finalists at Durham Wear regatta.

2—N. Morris (G. A. Crowther) 3—P. S. Spencer (K. C. Brown) Str. —G. A. Crowther (N. J. Ramsden) Cox —P. D. Johnson (R. D. Burton) Beat: Soham Village College Peterborough R.C. Bedford School University College B.C. Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School York City B.C. (Colts 2nd IV: Bow—J. R. Macfarlane 2—S. Wetherell 3—K. Murray Str.—A. M. Ewing (G. Morris) (D. Burton) Cox—R. Brown Junior Colts: Bow—Ray 2—Mortimer 3—Sharp Str. —Powell Cox —Brooke

Bow—Linton 2--Squire 3—Leckenby Str. —McCarter Cox —Spencer

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Bow—Motion 2—Greenwood 3—Quirke Str.—Townsend Cox —Storey

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Elite Pairs: Bow—C. G. A. Morcom Str.—N. J. Ramsden Senior Smiler: L. S. Wilson

CROSS COUNTRY, 1976 Conditions were ideal for this year's cross country so it was no surprise really when Chris Hirst's winning time of 22 mins. 37.9 secs., became the new record.

That apart, the main interest revolved around the team contest between Queen's and The Manor. The first six runners from each house count towards the inter-house trophy and Queen's whose 6th runner was placed 19th overall, could well have expected to win. Manor however. had 4 of the first 7 runners and this was good enough to secure them No. 1 team position.

RESULTS :

4 E. P. V. Storey (Manor) 5 F. T. Abbey (Queen's) 6 K. J. Miller (Queen's) 7 G. F. Pritchard (Manor) 8 J. F. Ellison (Rise) 9 N. E. R. Brown (Queen's) 10 S. Wilson (School House)

1st C. J. Hirst (Temple)* 2nd M. P. Haw (Manor)

3rd C. C. Harland (Manor)

* New Record Time: 22 mins. 37.9 secs.

TEAM SCORES

The Manor Queen's The Rise The Grove Temple School House Dronfield

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63 71 134 136 177 186 218

THE JUNIOR LONG RUN In the inter-house Junior competition we had the largest number of competitors as yet, with 161 starters and finishers!

Kevin Miller's winning time of 18 mins. 21.7 secs. was well outside the record time but was nevertheless a creditable performance.

With 12 places counting towards the Inter House Junior trophy, it is the minor placings which count in this competition and this time Queen's were able to score well "at the back" and clinch the trophy.

RESULTS:

1st K. J. Miller 2nd J. F. Ellison 3rd W. G. M. Nicholson 4 R. G. Sharp 5 A. B. Tuck 6 P. J. Nichols 7 M. P. Kerr 8 S. J. Goodwin 9 J. M. V. Storey 10 D. R. Kaner

TEAM SCORES:

Queen's The Manor The Rise Temple School House The Grove Dronfield

383 443 455 486 516 648 785 T.T.

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1ST XI, 1976 K. Mohan, Esq., R. Collingwood-Gittins, N. J. Radford, D. N. Potter, G. W. Tait, J. S. M. Thomas, D. Kirby Esq. J. S. Taylor, C. T. Brockbank, P. C. Clare (Capt.), D. I. Riley (Vice-Capt.), R. M. Stringer, M. I. Glen.

CRICKET RETROSPECT After the promise of the 1975 season it is a pleasure and perhaps something of a relief to be able to report on an outstanding 1976 season.

The strength in depth at the top of the School was shown in a number of ways; there was a successful and attractive 1st XI and an unbeaten 2nd XI, and for the first time a series of 3rd XI matches was arranged.

The 1st XI had an unlucky and disheartening start to the season. losing to Sedbergh and M.C.C. in the first week; in both matches the weather played a significant part. Thereafter the team was undefeated in all matches, and of the remaining eight school matches seven were won and only one drawn, and that a moral victory if ever there was one.

The strength of the XI lay in a talented attack supported by good fielding especially near the wicket, and effective batting.

The main bowling honours were shared by Peter Clare and David Riley, who took 82 wickets between them. Clare's ability to make an early breakthrough and also to remove the later batsmen quickly was a tremendous asset. He was well supported with the new ball by John Taylor. Riley continued to develop into a high-class leg-spinner, though it was only towards the end of term that he got the wickets he deserved.

The rest of the attack was made up of three more slow bowlers, Nigel Radford with his off-spin and two very promising left-arm spinners, Gordon Tait and Richard Collingwood-Gittins.

The batting, if not outstanding, was usually equal to the task demanded of it. Every member of the team was capable of scoring runs and in a way it was a pity that some of the later batsmen had few chances to build an innings. The leading run-scorer was Mark Stringer, who recovered from a poor start to score 461 runs. He scored runs consistently, but must have felt disappointed at losing his wicket five times in the forties. Peter Clare also topped 400 runs and played some fine innings, hitting the ball in front of the wicket with great power.

At the end of the season, David Riley was batting as we knew he could and he scored over 200 runs in the last five innings. It was good to see Chris Brockbank find form late in the term and David Potter proved to be a valuable hard-hitting middle order batsman.

It was a good fielding team. The outfielding was sound with Chris Brockbank at times brilliant in the covers, but the most encouraging aspect was the close catching, particularly of John Taylor and David Potter. The fielding cup was won by Taylor, who showed himself to be a fine fielder in any position and who took several superb catches at gulley or short-leg.

The 2nd XI had a splendid season and were undefeated in their eight matches. James Thomas and Niall Monro led the team with great enthusiasm. Some of the younger players, Stephen Brown, Julian Hughes, Mike Parker and James Ross, scored most of the runs, whilst another fifth-former, Kevin Kerr, was the leading wicket taker with 21 wickets..

The Senior House Cup was retained by the Manor, but they had to survive a major crisis in the first round against Queen's and also had problems in the semi-final against Dronfield and in the final against the Rise. The Junior House Cup was won by the Rise, who defeated the Manor in the final. The Single wicket competition for the Yeomans 58 -

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up was won by Peter Clare. In the final he narrowly defeated Julian ughes who did extremely well to reach that stage. This report would of be complete without a special word of thanks to Andrew Naylor, ho has been an excellent scorer and has really been another member the team. .

The term finished with the splendid news that both Peter Clare and

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da%Id Riley had been selected to play for the Rest v. the Southern 'Schools. It is a rare distinction to have two players selected from one L Imo! D.K. CRICKET CLUB SOCIAL COMMITTEE

This committee came into being after an informal meeting at the School in November, 1975, of parents and members of staff, who were teen to help the cricket in the School. At this first meeting, a comnittee was formed, comprising five parents and two members of staff. the aims of the committee were to encourage support for all the 'School teams, to develop the social atmosphere for the cricket supporters and to help to improve the cricket facilities at the School. It was agreed hat the first objective should be to provide covers for the 1st XI held.

During the winter, two social functions were held at York C.C., 'soth of which were much enjoyed. The highlight of the year was un:

doubtedly the Barbecue, held on the Friday evening of Commemoration.

Such was the success of the evening, both socially and financially, that the general opinion was that it should become an annual event.

If so, the Barbecue Committee guarantee that they will solve the problem of dust. By the end of the season the covers for the 1st XI field had been ordered and thanks to the efforts of many people, the Committee was in a position to meet the substantial cost.

Whilst it might be invidious to single out individuals for special mention, I feel that the thanks of all should be given to Bill Kerr, the Chairman of the Committee, to Jim Wright, the Chairman of the Barbecue Committee, to Harry Clare, who probably spent more of the summer in York rather than his home town of Huddersfield and who ran the Bar at the Barbecue, and to Richard and Norma Hobson, who, in addition to allowing us to use their farm for the Barbecue, did an enormous amount of work. Thanks also must be expressed to all the wives and girl-friends who did so much work for the three functions during the year.

An important date for your diary: 1 1th December. The Cricket Club's first dance, to be held at the School.

D.K. 3rd XI CRICKET This has been the first summer in which St. Peter's has fielded a 3rd XI side and as such Mr. Armstrong was determined to make this new team a success and prove to the School that a 3rd XI side would he beneficial and above all enjoyable to all those who took part. Although hampered at the beginning of the season by non-interested players, we finally fielded a side full of enthusiasm, this being achieved by the introduction of "non cricketers" as such, but who wanted to play an -

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enjoyable game of cricket. This policy brought pleasing results with a fine display from John Stone who scored a total of 90 runs in his onh two innings for the School.

Our match results would have been better if we had been spared the attack of ex-1st XI bowlers from two of our opponents, but we have no complaints. There were some outstanding individual performances from Tarik Islam with his 52 against Pocklington and Andrew Naylor's excellent cover fielding. We can also take pride in the fact that Richard Taylor (who won our single-wicket competition) and Stephen Brown were promoted from our ranks to play for the 2nd XI. But the main achievement of the side this year has been that we have all enjoyed our cricket.

Played 6, Won 2, Drawn I, Lost 3.

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UNDER-15 COLTS CRICKET REVIEW This has been an undistinguished season for the Senior Colts. Of the eleven matches played, three resulted in defeats, one was won and the remainder were drawn, although two of these were moral victories to the School. The seam bowlers, with the exception of Neil Shuttleworth, were very erratic and this early inaccuracy was sufficient to prevent us from winning, particularly against Bootham, Giggleswick and Leeds. Of the spin bowlers, Howard Pease, who showed considerable improvement during the season, was usually the most effective. Julian Wilson, a most enthusiastic wicket keeper, performed well under such circumstances.

The batting, like the bowling, lacked consistency. Too often impetuous strokes and poor technique were the downfall of middle order batsmen facing slow bowling. Whilst the majority of runs came from the bat of Jeremy Markwick-Smith and John Ellison, the application of Kevin Miller often added stability to an otherwise mediocre batting side.

Cricket, more than most games, demands prolonged concentration, not only in batting and bowling but also with fielding. Most of the present side should make Game 1, but to secure a First XI place will require more dedication and concern for the improvement of technique than has been exhibited during this season.

The team was selected from: — P. Johnson *J. Markwick-Smith (Capt.)

H. Pease *J. Wilson N. Shuttleworth N. Sanderson T. Sudworth R. Mainds M. Kerr

*J. Ellison K. Miller I. Rayson R. Pulleyn P. Fender C. Rymer N. Hare * awarded colours

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JUNIOR COLTS The record of this team speaks for itself: Played 8, Won 7, Drawn I (and in this match the result was a very one-sided draw). There were several fine victories, but that against Pocklington was the best all-round performance. The strengths of the team were a happy team spirit, a determination to win, a lot of ability, and some very good reserves, who would have got into the team in a normal season. There were several splendid individual performances: C. W. Burdass scored 72 not out out of 88 for 2 against Leeds and 57 against Hymers; C. J. Stubbs had 87 60

not out against Hymers, 5 for 22 against Ampleforth, and a hat-trick against Bootham, all clean bowled; M. W. Johnston, 5 for 10 against Durham, 4 for 6 against Bootham and several useful scores with the bat; M. J. H. Moodie scored 46 not out to win the match against Giggleswick; A. R. Taylor 6 for 11 against Pocklington; A. M. Precious 6 for 19 against Giggleswick; I. D. Handhaugh 5 for 32 against Bootham; and S. W. Prest had several good scores in tight situations. The quicker bowlers were often aggressive and usually bowled a good line and length, and the spinners whilst not quite as reliable had their good days also.

The technique of the batsmen improved as the season progressed, and became more reliable. There is no doubt this team has a lot of potential and what is more important a willingness to learn and improve.

They have given both me and the spectators who have been to the matches a great deal of pleasure watching them.

Those who played for the team were: C. W. Burdass (Capt. and W./K.), J. E. A. Brown, A. P. Burdass, N.

J. Chapman, I. D. Hindhaugh, M. W. Johnston, C. M. P. Lister, M. J. H. Moodie, D. M. Noyes, A. M. Precious, S. W. Prest, C. J. Stubbs, A. R. Taylor.

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2nd XI

1st XI

*J. S. M. Thomas (Capt.) *N. P. Monro (Vice-Capt.) *S. D. Brown *C. C. Harland *M. P. Haw *J. J. R. Hughes *K. W. Kerr *M. I. Parker *R. W. Parkinson *J. P. Ross *J. H. Twizell

1•*P. C. Clare (Capt.), 1975-76 t*D. I. Riley (Vice-Capt.), 1974-75-76 t*R. M. Stringer, 1975-76 *C. T. Brockbank, 1975-76 *R. Collingwood-Gittins, 1976 *M. J. Glen, 1975-76 *D. N. Potter, 1976 *N. J. Radford, 1976 *J. S. Taylor, 1975-76 *A. W. Tait, 1975-76 *G. W. Tait, 1976

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI Date 1st May 5th May 8th May 12th May 15th May 19th May 26th May 2nd June 5th June 9th June 12th June 19th June 26th June 3rd July 7th July 9th July 10th July

Opponents Sedbergh School ...

M.C.C. Bradford G.S. ...

Durham School Worksop College ...

The Forty Club ...

Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C.... ...

York C.C. Giggleswick School ...

Craven Gentlemen C.C. ...

Ampleforth College Pocklington School ...

Bootham School The Saints C.C. I.Old Peterites

Ground Result Home Lost Home Lost Home Won Home Drawn Away Won Home Won Home Won Home Drawn Home Won Home Drawn Away Won Away Won Home Won Away Won Home Drawn Home Drawn

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School

Opponents

127 for 5 126 131 for 9 dec.

57 124 for 6 123 83 70 for 5 108 162 for 6 dec.

112 113 for 2 122 126 for 5 67 for 9 159 for 7 dec.

64 134 180 for 9 187 for 6 dec.

105 106 for 3 172 175 for 4 106 196 for 9 dec.

193 for 4 dec.

92 144 for 8 253 for 2 dec.

214 for 6 dec.

180 176 for 8 175 for 6 dec.

1st XI AVERAGES Batting No. of Innings

Not out

P. C. Clare ...

17 3 R. M. Stringer ... ... 17 1 D. I. Riley ... ...

16 3 D. N. Potter 14 4 C. T. Brockbank ....

17 1 M. J. Glen ... ...

13 0 N. J. Radford ...

13 5 G. W. Tait ... ...

6 2 J. S. Taylor ... ... ...

3 R. Collingwood-Gittins ...

3 W . Tait ... ... ... ... ...

Also batted:-J. S. M. Thomas 2*, 7, 8*; J. J. R. Hughes 5, 0, 14*; *-Denotes 'not out'.

Runs

Highest Innings

410 73 461 66 356 65* 217 45* 267 43 166 28 24 95 28 10 62 17* 32 21* 19 10 N. P. Monro 12, 2, 2.

Average 29.29 28.81 27.38 21.70 16.69 12.77 11.87 7.00 6.89 6.40 4.75

Bowling Overs

Ai. C. Clare ...

D. I. Riley ...

J. S. Taylor ...

G. W. Tait ...

R. Collingwood-Gittins N . J. Radford Also bowled:-R. M. Stringer Kerr 8-2-28-0.

Maidens

186 ... 204.1 . ... 152.4 . ... 107 . ...

26.1 . ...

27 -0-11-2, D. N. Potter ...

43 72 37 30 3 3 8-0-35-1, J.

Runs

Wickets Average.

464 551 343 306 92 I11 S. M. Thomas

43 10.79 39 14.13 24 14.29 17 18.00 4 23.00 4 27.75 32-7-107-3, K. W

2nd XI 8th May 12th May 15th May 5th June 12th June 19th June 26th June 3rd July

St. Peter's 114 for 8 dec.

Bradford G.S. 37 for 6 (R. Collingwood-Gittins 3 for 0).

St. Peter's 119 for 9 dec.

Durham School 96 for 8 (K. W. Kerr 3 for 18, M. P. Haw 3 for 7).

Worksop College 126 (R. Collingwood-Gittins 4 for 29), M. P. Haw 3 for 21).

St. Peter's 127 for 5.

St. Peter's 147 for 5 dec. (M. J. Glen 43).

Giggleswick School 52 (K. W. Kerr 6 for 14).

Ampleforth College 139 for 9 dec. (C. C. Harland 3 for 38).

St. Peter's 112 for 5 (J. J. R. Hughes 51, S. D. Brown 36 not out).

Leeds G.S. 117 for 9 dec.

St. Peter's 112 for 7 (M. I. Parker 44).

Pocklington School 104 (C. C. Harland 5 for 28, J. S. M. Thomas 4 for 28).

St. Peter's 62 for 8.

Bootham School 122 (K. W. Kerr 5 for 40, R. H. Taylor 4 for 14).

St. Peter's 123 for 7 (J. S. M. Thomas 40 not out, R. W. Parkinson 371.

UNDER-15 COLTS CRICKET 1st May 8th May 12th May 19th May 2nd June 5th June 12th June 16th June 19th June 26th June 3rd July

St. Peter's 170 for 9 (J. Markwick Smith 77; J. Ellison 66) Sedbergh 91 for 1 Bradford G.S. 59 (M. Johnson 4 for 16; N. Hare 2 for 3; H. Pease 2 for 14; N. Shuttleworth 2 for 16) St. Peter's 61 for 8 (K. Miller 16) Durham 92 for 9 (N. Sanderson 5 for 20; N. Hare 2 for 13) St. Peter's 67 for 7 St. Peter's 147 for 8 (J. Ellison 44; I. Rayson 30) Hymers College 70 for 8 (N. Hare 2 for 6; J. Markwick-Smith 2 for 11; N. Sanderson 2 for 12) Manchester Schools XI 141 for 9 (N. Shuttleworth 2 for 16; M. Johnson 2 for 32) St. Peter's 54 (K. Miller 21) Giggleswick 100 (N. Hare 4 for 34; H. Pease 4 for 15) .

St. Peter's 60 for 6 Ampleforth 158 for 8 (N. Shuttleworth 4 for 32; H. Pease 2 for 21) St. Peter's 100 for 6 (J. Markwick-Smith 26; R. Pulleyn 22) St. Peter's 132 for 9 (J. Markwick-Smith 38; C. Burdass 21; N. Hare 21 not out) Bootham 85 for 9 (N. Hare 5 for 28; H. Pease 3 for 141 Leeds G.S. 100 (N. Shuttleworth 5 for 37; N. Sanderson 4 for 23) St. Peter's 85 (R. Pulleyn 18) St. Peter's 120 (J. Ellison 34; K. Miller 22) Pocklington 121 for 6 (H. Pease 3 for 20; N. Sanderson 2 for 35) Oakwood School 179 for 5 (H. Pease 4 for 34) St. Peter's 146 for 6 (J. Markwick-Smith 40; I. Rayson 21; J. Ellison 26)

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ENIOR HOUSE MATCHES Queen's 61 (R. Collingwood-Gittins 5 for 29; C. Harland 3 for 12) lost to Manor 62 for 9 (R. Pulleyn 18 not out; A .Tait 3 for 9) Grove 85 (J. Markwick-Smith 36; M. Kerr 16 not out; J. P. Ross 4 for 18) lost to Dronfield 87 for 7 (J. P. Ross 24; J. R. Ross 19) Temple 120 for 8 (C. Hawkswell 52; D. Riley 27; J. Glen 4 for 61; N. Radford 4 for 44) beat School 119 (N. Radford 27; S. Brown 26 not out; C. Hawkswell 3 for 30; K. Kerr 3 for 38; D. Riley 3 for 46)

1st Round

[Manor 152 (M. Stringer 60; M. P. Haw 30; J. S. Taylor 4 for 68) beat Dronfield 120 (C. Brockbank 40; P. Clare 4 for 22; R. Collingwood-Gittins 3 for 19) Semi Finals- Temple 62 (D. Riley 20; J. Thomas 6 for 31; J. Baggs 4 for 31) lost to Rise 63 for 6 (C. Hawkswell 3 for 17) Final

f Manor 107 (R. Taylor 40; J. Thomas 5 for 51; J. Baggs 3 for 24) beat 1 Rise 78 (ID. Potter 27; C. Harland 5 for 35; P. Clare 3 for 24)

JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES School 114 for 8 (1. Hindhaugh 46; N. Hare 6 for 32) lost to Temple 125 for 4 (S. Dixon 34; D. Noyes 24) Queen's 88 (M. Moodie 27; P. Fender 23; A. Taylor 5 for 27; N. Sanderson 3 for 32) lost to Manor 92 for 8 (R. Pulleyn 50; R. Mainds 5 for 26) Grove 93 (J. Markwick-Smith 29; M. Kerr 18; C. Stubbs 5 for 41; P. Johnson 3 for 24) lost to Dronfield 94 for 6 (S. Prest 28 not out; J. Markwick-Smith 4 for 29)

1st Round

Temple 48 (D. Noyes 18 not out; N. Sanderson 3 for 24; A. Taylor 6 for 24) lost to Manor 117 for 5 (N. Sanderson 33; 1. Rayson 23; A. Taylor 29 not out; H. Pease 4 for 50) Dronfield 88 for 9 (S. Prest 32 not out; P. Johnson 21; J. Ellison 5 for 39; C. Rymer 4 for 18) lost to Rise 90 for 1 (C. Burdass 52 not out; J. Ellison 26 not out)

Semi Finals

Fins

Manor 103 for 5 (A. Taylor 31 not out; N. Sanderson 25; I. Rayson 24; j N. Shuttleworth 4 for 49) lost to Rise 104 for 3 (J. Wilson 37; J. Ellison 26; A. Taylor 3 for 31)

J.W.R.H. ST. PETER'S v. SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 1st May Result: Lost by 5 wickets SEDBERGH

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL R. M. Stringer, run out ... ...

M. J. Glen, b. Daniels R. C. Collingwood-Gittins, c. Wilkinson, b.

Allinson ... ...

P. C. Clare, b. Allinson C. T. Brockbank, c. and b. Wilson ...

D. I. Riley, c. Thornton, b. Birchenall ...

D. N. Potter, b. Birchenall J. S. Taylor, c. Horler, b. Wilson ...

N. J. Radford, c. and b. Wilson ...

J. S. M. Thomas, not out ...

A. W. Tait, run out ...

Extras ...

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4

5

6

7

8

12 19 44

Extras

11

... 126

Total for 10 wkts.

21 12 30 10 20 16 10

J. J. Rogers, l.b.w., b. Clare C. R. Parker, b. Clare ...

M. Allinson, l.b.w., b. Radford S. A. B. Daniels, b. Taylor D. L. Birchenall, b. Taylor ...

J. A. Stewart, not out ...

M. Thornton, not out N. Horler 0. D. Wilkinson did not bat D. J. lkin M. H. Wilson

14 10

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4

9

26 27 29 44 77 104 117 122 126

...

8

... 127

Total for 5 wkts.

5

15 64 64 87 104 Bowling Analysis

0.

D. L. Birchenall 18 S. A. B. Daniels 8 M. Allinson 4 M. H. Wilson 17 4 L J. Rogers

M. 6 2 6 0

W. 2 1 2 3 0

R. 34 21 10 34 16

Av. 17.00 21.00 5.00 11.33 co

0.

P. C. Clare 15 J. S. Taylor 15 4 J. S. M. Thomas D. 1. Riley 8 N. J. Radford 5 R. C. CollingwoodGittins 2.1

63

M. 3 3 0 2 0

W. 2 2 0 0 1

0

0

R. 43 23 12 22 15

Av. 21.5 11.5

4

co

co 15.0

St. Peter's 126, Sedbergh 127-5 The School lost its first match of the season by 5 wickets. The match! was played in bitterly cold and eventually wet conditions.

The School batted first and after a good opening stand of 26, wickets fell at regular intervals. D. I. Riley (44) held the innings together against steady bowling, especially by M. H. Wilson (3-34). A total of 126 was not impressive, but with both teams very short of practice, it was not an easy target.

Unfortunately for the School, the start of the Sedbergh innings coincided with the start of the rain, and the bowlers were at a great disadvantage. In fact all the bowlers bowled well and made Sedbergh fight all the way. The result was never in doubt after a second wicket partnership of 49 between M. Allinson (30) and J. J. Rogers (21). For the School, J. S. Taylor (2-23) and P. C. Clare (2-43) formed a promising opening attack.

ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 5th May Result: Lost by 74 runs M.C.C. 131 for 9 dec. (J. A. F. Valiance 55, D. I. Riley 6 for 45).

St. Peter's 57 (R. K. Platt 4 for 8, D. Wilson 4 for 6).

ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 8th May Result: Won by 4 wickets ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

BRADFORD G.S. D. A. Stead, st. Tait, b. Riley P. A. Raper, c. Taylor, b. Thomas ...

P. A. Kellett, run out... ...

A. R. S. Barr, b. Thomas ...

D. A. Lowson, c. and b. Tait, G. W. C. J. Storr, c. Potter, b. Tait, G. W. I. Hudson, b. Taylor ...

R. S. Lawrence, b. Taylor ...

R. T. Brown, I.b.w., b. Clare R. J. Gregson, l.b.w., b. Clare P. J. Skelton, not out

15 13 25 2 6 6 24 ... 17

R. M. Stringer. c. Lawrence, b. Kellett M. J. Glen, c. Barr, b. Lawrence ...

C. T. Brockbank, b. Hudson ...

P. C. Clare, c. Barr, b. Lowson ...

D. I. Riley, c. Barr, b. Hudson D. N. Potter, c. Skelton, b. Kellett J. S. Taylor, not out N. J. Radford, not out ...

J. S. M. Thomas did not bat G. W. Tait A. W. Tait Extras

40

25 18

3 1

Total for 6 wkts.

Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Fall of wktF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

T), 1

24 32 39 64 64 79 102 103 111

0. M. W. R. 2 23 P. C. Clare 11 3 9.2 4 2 15 J. S. Taylor 4 2 14 J. S. M. Thomas 1 I 17 8 1 28 D. 1. Riley 7 0 2 28 G. W. Tait

0 18 to

9 5 2 78 1 13 1 21

Bowling Analysis Av. P. A. Kellett 11.5 7.5 I. Hudson 7.0 D. A. Lowson R. S. Lawrence 28.0 14.0 R. J. Gregson R. T. Brown

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0. M. W. R. 16.2 5 2 34 17 13 8 2 20 10 1 1 1 12 4 1 4 0 0 20 I 0 0 12

Av. 17.0 8.5 20.0 12.0 ao

1

Bradford G.S. 123, St. Peter's 124-6 In a rather undistinguished match, the School defeated Bradford G.S. by 4 wickets. On a helpful wicket, the bowling of both teams was very erratic.

Bradford G.S. won the toss and batted first. After a brisk start, they found runs hard to come by against the slower School bowlers. P. A. Kellett (25) showed considerable ability and the captain, I. Hudson (24) hit out well. The wickets were shared between the five School bowlers.

The School had another poor start, but recovered thanks to a good innings by the captain, P. C. Clare (40), who was well supported by D. 1.

Riley (25).

ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Wednesday, 12th May Result: Drawn ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

DURHAM SCHOOL C. J. Kingston, c. Taylor, b. Riley A. Edge, b. Taylor C. J. Brown, c. Tait, A. W., b. Taylor ...

P. Bell, c. Thomas, b. Stringer D. K. Allen, b. Riley M. P. Mannes, c. Clare, b. Tait, G. W. P. T. Brook, b. Clare A. Lawson, b. Clare ...

D. R. Sedgewick, b. Clare D. Bell, st. Tait, A. W., b. Stringer ...

C. Peakin, not out ...

Extras Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4

5

6

7

8

•••

7 8 3 28 0 2 11 0 0 11 0 13

...

83

••• • •• • •• ••• •••

C. T. Brockbank, c. Bell, P., b. Brook R. M. Stringer, b. Bell, D. P. C. Clare, not out ...

J. S. Taylor, b. Bell, D. D. N. Potter, b. Bell, D. D. I. Riley, b. Bell, D. N. J. Radford, not out M. J. Glen did not bat J. S. M. Thomas G. W. Tait A. W. Tait Extras Total for 5 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4

9

•••

22 2 23 12 1 5 0

...

70

•••

5

5

17 37 54 62 70

14 23 27 27 32 56 56 58 82

Bowling Analysis 0.

P. C. Clare 15 16 J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley 10 G. W. Tait 7 N. J. Radford 3 J. S. M. Thomas 4 R. M. Stringer 0.2

M. 5 7 8 4 I 0 0

W. 3 2 2 I 0 0 2

R. 20 19 3 6 4 18 0

AV.

6.67 9.50 1.50 6.00

D. Bell A. Edge P. T. Brook

0.

7 2 4

M. 3 0 0

W. 4 0 1

R. 16 19 30

Av. 4.0 co 30.0

ca

cc 0.00

Durham School 83, St. Peter's 70-5 The School drew the home match with Durham School, though it is difficult to imagine a team contributing less to a game than did the Durham XI. After a delayed start, Durham batted first and set their sights on a lengthy occupation of the crease. Eventually they were dismissed for 83 after batting for 55 overs, nearly three hours. Their captain, P. Bell (28) batted for most of this time and presumably achieved his objective, namely not losing the match. For the School, P. C. Clare (3-20), J. S. Taylor (2-19) and D. I. Riley (2 for 3 in 10 overs) were the main wicket takers.

The School was left with 40 minutes batting or 13 overs, and thanks to some brave "slogging" they got near the target, ending with 70 for 5.

P. C. Clare (23 not out) and C. T. Brockbank (22) hit out powerfully, whilst D. Bell (4-16) bowled very steadily.

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ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 15th May Result: Won by 54 runs WORKSOP COLLEGE ...

1 H. J. Foster, c. Tait, A. W., b. Clare P. A. Shuttleworth, c. Stringer, b. Taylor 0 W. G. Smith, b. Clare ... ...

9 J. L. G. Smith, l.b.w., b. Tait, G. W. ... 29 ... ... 22 C. L. M. Best, c. and b. Riley P. W. Nutt, b. Taylor ... ...

D. W. Wall, b. Clare S. Basnett, not out...

R. A. Mason, c. Tait, A. W., b. Taylor ...

P. N. Wall, c. Tait, A. W., b. Clare ...

R. J. M. Welburn, b. Clare Extras ... 1

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL M. J. Glen, c. Foster, b. Wall, D. W. R. M. Stringer, b. Smith, J. L. G. ...

C. T. Brockbank, b. Welburn P. C. Clare, c. Nutt, b. Smith, J. L. G. D. I. Riley, b. Wall, D. W. ...

D. N. Potter, not out J. S. Taylor, c. Mason, b. ...

N. J. Radford, not out J. S. M. Thomas did not bat G. W. Tait A. W. Tait Extras

•••

•••

•••

6 66 19 55 0 7

0 0

9

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 — — — — — 12 44 151 151 152 161

0 2 24 64 86 96 100 100 102

0. M. W. D. W. Wall P. N. Wall R.J.M.Welburn S. Basnett W. G. Smith J. L. G. Smith

12 12 15 8 7 10

4 1 1 1 0 3

10

Total for 10 wkts.

... 162

Total for 6 wkts. dec.

3 0 1 0 0 2

R. 36 38 30 16 18 15

Bowling Analysis Av. 12.0 P. C. Clare co J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley 30.0 G. W. Tait co co 7.5

0.

9.4 9 9 9

M. 3 2 2 0

W. 5 3 1

R. 11 18 31 29

Av. 2.2 6.0 31.0 29.0

St. Peter's 162-6 dec., Worksop 108 The School had a convincing win over Worksop, showing themselves superior in all departments.

After winning the toss, the School batted first and on a lovely batting wicket built up a big score. A fine partnership of 107 between R. M. Stringer (66) and P. C. Clare (55) helped the School to a score of 162-6 dec., despite two interruptions by rain.

Worksop lost three early wickets to the new ball, but recovered quite well thanks to J. Smith (29) and C. Best (22). When these two were dismissed by the spinners, the opening bowlers removed the last five batsmen very quickly. J. S. Taylor took 3 for 18 and the captain, P. C. Clare, finished an excellent all-round performance with 5 for 11. The bowlers were well supported in the field, especially by wicketkeeper A. W. Tait, whose three dismissals included a brilliant one-handed legside catch.

ST. PETER'S v. THE FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 19th May Result: Won by 8 wickets The Forty Club 112 (P. C. Clare 5 for 22).

St. Peter's 113 for 2 (R. M. Stringer 48, C. T. Brockbank 37 not out).

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ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 26th May Result: Won by 5 wickets Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 122 (R. Venables 50, D. Milbank 45, P. C. Clare 6 for 26, J. S. Taylor 3 for 29).

St. Peter's 126 for 5 (D. N. Potter 40 not out, R. M. Stringer 35, D. Milbank 3 for 39).

ST. PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 2nd June Result: Drawn York C.C. 159 for 7 dec. (D. Tompkins 39, D. I. Riley 3 for 42).

St. Peter's 67 for 9 (C. Kirk 3 for 1).

ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 5th June Result: Won by 70 runs ST. PETER'S SCHOOL R. M. Stringer, b. Thurmott...

N. P. Monro, c. Hartley, b. Kerr C. T. Brockbank, b. Thurmott P. C. Clare, b. Kerr ...

D. I. Riley, c. Dixon, b. Kerr D. N. Potter, b. Kerr ...

N. J. Radford, b. Kerr R. Collingwood-Gittins, not out J. S. Taylor, I.b.w., b. Kerr ...

G. W. Tait, c. Brackenbury, b. Kerr A. W. Tait, c. Dixon, b. Brackenbury

43 12 5 1 O O 24 21 O 10 10

GIGGLESWICK N. Roberts, c. Brockbank, b. Riley ... 15 M. Dixon, b. Clare ... .. ... ...

0 G. Brackenbury, c. and b. faylor ... ... 12 M. N. Thurmott, c. Tait, A. W., b. Taylor 0 B. Alston, b. Tait, G. W. ... ... ...

1 S. Hartley, not out ... ... 11 P. Wilkinson, c. Potter, b. Riley ... ...

6 M. S. Kerr, b. Clare ... ...

0 A. L. Greenwood, c. Taylor, b. Riley ...

1 I. N. Brewis, b. Clare ... ... ...

1 D. Brown, b. Clare ... ... ... ...

0 Extras

Extras Total_for 10 wkts.

... 134

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of wkts.

I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 26 26 32 42 55 56 57 64

38 57 58 58 58 86 95 97 115 0. M. W. R. 1 26 G. Brackenbury 13.1 4 7 49 25 13 M. S. Kerr 8 2 34 M. N. Thurmott 17 17 5 1 0 D. Brown

... 17

Total for 10 wkts.

Bowling Analysis Av. 0. M. W. R. 26.0 P. C. Clare 12.2 4 4 18 7.0 J. S. Taylor 7 3 2 7 17.0 D. I. Riley 12 7 3 14 oo G. W. Tait 5 3 1 7 R. CollingwoodGittins 1 0 0 1

Av. 4.5 3.5 4.67 7.0

St. Peter's 134, Giggleswick 64 Despite an indifferent batting performance, the School had a comfortable win over Giggleswick by 70 runs.

The School batted first and progressed well to 57 for 1, mainly thanks to R. M. Stringer (43). At this stage, four wickets fell for 1 run, partly as a result of some steady bowling by M. Kerr, who eventually took 7 for 49, and partly because of some poor batting. The later batsmen 67

played with good sense, especially N. J. Radford (24) and R. Coilingwood-Gittins (21 not out) and St. Peter's were all out for 134, not a big score on a lovely batting pitch.

The Giggleswick batsmen were immediately in trouble and no-one was able to cope for long with the pace bowling of P. Clare (4-18) and J. Taylor (2-7) and the leg-spin of D. Riley (3-14).

ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 9th June Result: Drawn Craven Gentlemen C.C. 187 for 6 dec. (T. Robinson 100, C. Hartley 45).

St. Peter's 180 for 9 (P. C. Clare 73, R. M. Stringer 46, M. Webb 5 for 51).

ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 12th June Result: Won by 7 wickets ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE ...

J. Willis, I.b.w., b. Clare F. Beardmore-Gray, c. and b. Taylor A• Robertson I.b.w., b .Clare C. Soden-Bird, b. Tait, G. W. ...

N. Hadcock, not out ... ...

A. Stapleton, I.b.w., b. Clare M. J. Craston, I.b.w., b. Tait, G. W. W. Frewen, I.b.w., b. Clare ...

C. Newsam, b. Collingwood-Gittins M. Lucey, c. Taylor, b. Riley F. O'Connor, b. Clare Extras

2

6

7

8

•••

4 1 3

8

•••

R. M. Stringer, not out ...

N. P. Monro, I.b.w., b. Frewen C. T. Brockbank, I.b.w., b. O'Connor P. C. Clare, b. Beardmore-Gray ...

D. I. Riley, not out D. N. Potter N. J. Radford ). did not bat J. S. Taylor R. Collingwood-Gittins G. W. Tait A. W. Tait Extras ...

46 2 10 29 5

14

... 106

Total for 3 wkts.

105

Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5

1 1 9 12 53 9 3

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 ——— 22 42 100

9

2 16 29 56 59 60 75 80

Bowling Analysis P. C. Clare J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley G. W. Tait R. CollingwoodGittins

0.

IS 6 12 15 2

M. 8 1 7 7

W. 5 1 1 2

R. 20 16 22 25

Av. 4.0 16.0 22.0 12.5

0

1

14

14.0

F. O'Connor W. Frewen C. Newsam C. Soden-Bird F. BeardmoreGray

0.

17 13 8 9 6.4

M. 6 4 2 4

W. 1 1 0 0

1

1

R. 27 29 16 11

Av. 27.0 29.0 co so

9

9.0

Ampleforth College 105, St. Peter's 106-3 The School had a convincing 7-wicket win in the away match at Ampleforth.

Ampleforth batted first and never really recovered from losing both openers in the first three overs. A very good innings of 53 not out by N. Hadcock helped to produce a total of 105. For the School, the captain, P. Clare (5-20), was again the main wicket-taker. He had good support from G. Tait (2-25).

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1

The School had little difficulty in scoring the necessary runs but they took a long time doing so. M. Stringer (46 not out) and P. Clare (29) scored the bulk of the runs.

ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS G.S. Played away on Saturday, 19th June Result: Won by 6 wickets LEEDS G.S. S. K. Lax, I.b.w., b. Clare ...

R. C. F. Wadkin, b. Clare ...

C. R. M. Stead, c. and b. Riley C. M. Pickard, c. Tait, A. W., b. Tait, G. P. Stoker, b. Tait, G. W. ...

P. A. P. Roberts, b. Tait, G. W. ...

A. W. Dodgshon, b. Clare ...

M. J. Cooke, 1.b.w., b. Clare T. J. Towler, not out N. J. Duxbury, b. Riley ...

St. J. C. D. Marsden, l.b.w., b. Riley Extras

6

7

8

W.

...

61 10 5 0 4 0 5 0 30 32 1 24

M. J. Glen, c. Roberts, b. Lax ... ...

R. M. Stringer, run out C. T. Brockbank, b. Duxbury P. C. Clare, not out ...

D. 1. Riley, c. Stead, b. Dodgshon D. N. Potter, not out N. J. Radford R. Collingwood-Gittins J. S. Taylor did not bat G. W. Tait A. W. Tait Extras

... 172

Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL ... ...

Total for 4 wkts.

27 38 3 61 10 27

9 ... 175

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 ———— 67 70 71 111

9

30 43 48 68 74 84 84 101 163

Bowling Analysis

0.

P. C. Clare J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley G. W. Tait

16 9 14 13

M. 3 3 3 7

W. 4 0 3 3

R. 52 22 55 19

0.

S. K. Lax 15.1 N. J. Duxbury 15 9 M. J. Cooke T. J. Towler 17 A. W. Dodgshon 5 2 P. A. P. Roberts 2 C. R. M. Stead

Av. 13.00 a) 18.33 6.33

M. 2 2

I 8 1 0 0

W. 1 1 0 0 1 0 0

R. 29 36 29 44 16 6 6

Av. 29.0 36.0 to a) 16.0 OD

co

Leeds G.S. 172, St. Peter's 175-4 After a good game of cricket, in which both teams had periods of supremacy, the School had an impressive 6-wicket victory over Leeds G.S. The School had early chances to make a breakthrough, but two catches were put down. It was not until the Leeds opener, S. Lax (61), was dismissed that the School got on top. At 101 for 8, Leeds were in trouble, but a stand of 62 between N. J. Duxbury (32) and T. J. Towler (30 not out) helped to produce a respectable total of 172. For the School, P. Clare took 4 for 52 and D Riley 3 for 55, but most promising was the slow left-arm bowling of G. Tait (3 for 19 in 13 overs).

Apart from a shaky spell, when three wickets fell for four runs, the School reached the target comfortably. A good opening stand of 67 between M. Stringer (38) and J. Glen (27) was the foundation for the win, whilst P. Clare (61 not out) and D. Potter (27 not out) both batted well.

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ST. PETER'S v. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 26th June Result: Won by 90 runs ST. PETER'S SCHOOL M. J. Glen, b. Allison R. M. Stringer, run out C. T. Brock bank, c. Charlesworth, b. Allison P. C. Clare, c. and b. Charlesworth D. 1. Riley, not out ...

D. N. Potter, b. Brumfield ...

N. J. Radford, I.b.w., b. Allison ...

R. C.-Gittins, c. Charlesworth, b. Allison ...

J. S. Taylor, b. Allison ...

G. W. Tait, run out ...

A. W. Tait, not out ...

Extras ...

Total for 9 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4

5

6

7

M. 3 1 2 11 5

W. I 0 0 5 I

POCKLINGTON SCHOOL R. Thompson, c. Taylor, b. Radford ...

D. A. Crowe, c. C.-Gittins, b. Taylor ... ...

N. Readman, b. Riley ...

N. D. Charlesworth, st. Tait, A., b. Riley P. Russell, c. Riley, b. C.-Gittins A. Brumfield, c. Taylor, b. Riley ... ...

K. Howard, c. Taylor, b. Riley ...

M. Turner, b. Clare ...

M. Allison, I.b.w., b. Riley ...

P. Halliday, c. Radford, b. Riley ...

G. Edmunds, not out Extras ...

Total for 10 wkts.

... 196 8

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5

R. 35 41 20 50 35

6

7

31 29 4 1 10

27

... 106

8

9

40 66 68 69 98 98 99 103 Bowling Analysis Av. 0.

M. P. C. Clare 9.2 2 35.00 co 6 0 J. S. Taylor 14 9 D. I. Riley G. Tait 3 2 10.00 4 2 35.00 R. C.-Gittins 6 1 N. J. Radford

106

9

26 38 100 116 140 159 167 167 168 0.

N. Charlesworth 15 G. Edmunds 14 D. A. Crowe 8 M. Allison 25 A. Brumfield 18

20 47 I 22 62 12 8 0 0 0 9 15

W. 1 I 6 0 1 1

R. 16 24 12 5 3 19

Av. 16.00 24.00 2.00 3.00 19.00

St. Peter's 196-9 dec., Pocklington 106 The School continued its run of victories with a 90-run win against Pocklington, largely thanks to a superb all-round performance by D. I. Riley.

The School batted first and made rather slow, but steady progress against some accurate bowling. J. Glen (20), M. Stringer (47) and P. Clare (22) played well early in the innings, but the key figure was D. I. Riley, who held the innings together with a fine 62 not out. For Pocklington, M. Allison (5-50) was the best of a steady, containing attack.

Facing such a big total, Pocklington made a good start. Forty runs were scored quickly before D. Crowe was dismissed for 29. His opening partner, R. Thompson, played well for 31, but no-one else was able to cope with the School's spinners, of whom D. I. Riley took 6 for 12 in 14 overs. The bowlers were supported by some brilliant catching near the wicket, particularly by J. Taylor.

ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 3rd July Result: Won by 101 runs ST. PETER'S SCHOOL M. J. Glen, c. and b. Lawton R. M. Stringer, b. Foulds C. T. Brockbank, c. Lawton, b. Foulds P. C. Clare, run out ..

D. I. Riley, not out ..

D. N. Potter, not out N. J. Radford R. C.-Gittins did not bat J. S. Taylor G. W. Tait J. J. R. Hughes Extras Total for 4 wkts. dec....

BOOTHAM SCHOOL A. Rattray, b. Taylor M. Hyde, I.b.w., b. Riley ...

M. Foulds, c. Riley, b. Tait C. Lawton, l.b.w., b. Tait ...

S. Rands, I.b.w., b. Riley ...

M. Bellerby, b. Riley A. Walker, c. Brockbank, b. Tait A. Musgrave, c. Brockbank, b. Riley C. Walker, c. Brockbank, b. Riley P. Caldwell, not out ..

N. Downing, l.b.w., b. Clare Extras

3 8 43 I 65 45

...

28

Total for 10 wkts.

... 193

70

... ...

14 28

...

0 27

...

92

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 —— — — 7 11 17 104

M. Foulds C. Lawton N. Downing A. Rattray P. Caldwell

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7

9

8

4 57 62 76 76 78 80 86 91

0.

18 14 7 15 7

M. 7 6 2 4 1

W. 2 1 0 0 0

R. 43 35 28 31 28

Av. 21.5 35.0 a) co co

Bowling Analysis 0.

M. W. 8.2 4 1 4 1 1 5 15 4 3 8 3

P. Clare J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley G. W. Tait

R. 11 5 34 15

Av. 11.0 5.0 6.8 5.0

St. Peter's 193-4 dec., Bootham 92 The School won its last match against other Schools, this time against Bootham by 101 runs.

On a very hot day and on a wicket which gave some help to the spin bowlers, the School gained a big advantage by winning the toss. In fact they made a poor start, losing the first 3 wickets for 17 runs. After this D. I. Riley (65 not out) and C. T. Brockbank (43) put things right, but not without difficulty. The Bootham bowlers bowled very steadily, especially the captain, M. Foulds (2-43), but eventually the sun took its toll and the School's batsmen got on top. Riley had valuable help from D. N. Potter (45 not out), until the School declared at 193-4.

Bootham lost an early wicket, but then M. Foulds (28) and M. Hyde (14) put on 53 for the second wicket. Once this good stand was broken, the School got on top and none of the batsmen were at ease against the spin of D. I. Riley (5-34) and G. W. Tait (3-15).

ST. PETER'S v. SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 7th July Result: Drawn Saints C.C. 253 for 2 dec. (J. Leathley 123 not out, T. Copley 59).

St. Peter's 144 for 8 (A. Winder 4 for 25).

ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played on Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th July Result: Drawn OLD PETERITES ...

J. J. Clark, c. Hughes, b. Clare E. D. W. Fulbrook, b. C.-Gittins ...

J. A. Eatough, st. Hughes, b. Potter ... ...

D. L. W. Sim, not out J. C. Richardson, c. Hughes, b. Riley ... ...

J. S. Barton, b. Radford J. C. Rounthwaite, c. and b. Riley M. G. B. Hepworth, not out ...

I. M. R. Thomas ). did not E. M. H. Ranson M. W. Woodruff Extras Total for 6 wkts. dec....

Fall of wkts.

4 1 2 3

5

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL .

••• ... ... ...

••• ... ...

3 69 73 22 27 0 0 2

M. J. Glen, c. Hepworth, b. Rounthwaite R. M. Stringer, c. Thomas, b. Ranson ...

C. T. Brockbank, c. and b. Woodruff ...

P. C. Clare, c. Richardson, b. Ranson ...

D. 1. Riley, c. Ranson, b. Rounthwaite ...

D. N. Potter c. Richardson, b. Ranson ...

N. J. Radford, b. Ranson J. S. Taylor, not out. .1. J. R. Hughes, st. Richardson, b. Ranson ...

G. W. Tait, b. Ranson ...

R. Collingwood-Gittins, c. Woodruff, b.

bat ...

18

Extras

... 214

Total for 10 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4

6

5

6

7

71

8 3 8

... 180

8

9

42 44 64 122 130 145 152 152 176

6 156 158 199 200 210

...

16 27 5 51 22 16 7 17

P. C. Clare J. S. Taylor D. I. Riley G. W. Tait D. N. Potter R. C.-Gittins N. J. Radford

0.

11 9 10 12 8 6 2

M. 0 3 1 2 0 1 1

w.

0 2 0

R. 38 19 45 43 35 12 4

Bowling Analysis Av. 0.

38.0 M. W. Woodruff 12 co J. C. Rounthwaite 17 22.5 E. M. H. Ranson 16.1 co J. A. Eatough 2 35.0 J. J. Clark 5 D. L. W. Sim 12.0 3 4.0

M. 1 4 2 0 0 0

W. 1 2 7 0 0 0

R. 40 44 50 12 13 13

Av. 40.00 22.00 7.14 co co co

Second Innings OLD PETERITES M. G. B. Hepworth, c. Hughes, b. Clare ... 25 E. M. H. Ranson, c. Potter, b. Taylor ... 19 ... ... ... 19 J. S. Barton, b. Taylor I. M. R. Thomas, c. Tait, b. Clare ...

3 7 M. W. Woodruff, c. Brockbank, b. Riley ... ... ... 28 .1. J. Clark, not out ... ...

J. C. Richardson, c. Potter, b. Tait ... 17 ... ... ... 29 D. L. W. Sim, not out E. D. W. Fulbrook 1 did not bat J. A. Eatough J. C. Rounthwaite Extras ... 28 Total for 6 wkts. dec....

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL M. J. Glen, c. Eatough, b. Woodruff R. M. Stringer, b. Clark ... ...

C. T. Brockbank, b. Ranson ...

P. C. Clare, run out ... ...

D. I. Riley, c. Thomas, b. Ranson D. N. Potter, c. Fulbrook, b. Ranson N. J. Radford, b. Ranson ...

J. S. Taylor, l.b.w., b. Rounthwaite J. J. R. Hughes, not out ... ...

G. W. Tait, not out .........

R. Collingwood-Gittins did not bat Extras

... 175

Total for 8 wkts.

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5 6

...

4 29 42 15 32 25 2 1 14 6 ..•

6

... 176

Fall of wkts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 75 75 103 136 152 155 155

24 72 80 84 94 125

Bowling Analysis P. C. Clare J. S. Taylor D. 1. Riley G. W. Tait

0. M. W. R. 10 0 2 53 12 2 2 28 11 3 1 41 6 0 1 25

O.

Av. 26.5 14.0 41.0 25.0

M. W. Woodruff 14 J. C. Rounthwaite 13 E. M. H. Ranson 15 J. J. Clark 5 4 J. A. Eatough

M. W. R. 45 3 I 44 I 3 4 48 1 21 0 12 0

Av. 45.0 44.0 12.0 21.0 co

Old Peterites 214-6 dec. and 175-6 dec.

St. Peter's 180 and 176-8 The Old Peterites won the toss and built a big score, largely thanks to J. A. Eatough (73) and E. D. W. Fulbrook (69). Following the declaration at 214-6, the School made steady, but rather slow progress.

P. C. Clare (51) batted well and several others played useful innings, though most of the later batsmen had to sacrifice their wickets in the search for quick runs. E. M. H. Ranson was the main wicket-taker with 7-50.

In their second innings, the Old Peterites scored 175 for 6 dec. This time the School bowled and fielded much better and it was only when D. L. W. Sim (29 not out) and J. J. Clark (28 not out) came together, that runs were scored quickly.

After losing an early wicket, the School's second innings developed well. There were good innings from C. T. Brockbank (42) and R. M. Stringer (29) and later by D. I. Riley (32) and D. N. Potter (25), but eventually the run-rate was too high, few wickets were left and the result was a draw. Once again, E. M. H. Ranson bowled well, taking 4 for 48.

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SHOOTING The Winter Term's shooting followed the usual pattern of league matches and options. Four teams were entered for the former, but they enjoyed little success, all being out-classed, i.e. placed in divisions too high for their ability. Nevertheless, it must be admitted that standards in the School have declined, with a first VIII averaging 750 (in 800) whereas only a few years ago we could expect 765—nearly two points a man more. There was, however, some improvement during the term if the totals of all four teams are considered, and this, except for one disastrous occasion, continued through the Spring Term, when seventeen out of the twenty team members improved their averages. Team placings in the leagues were correspondingly better. Minor colours were awarded to: S. R. Dench (97 .4), P. D. Widdicombe (94 .8), J. N. Denison (93 .6), P. T. Charlton (93 .0), R. C. Barker (93 .0), C. J. Hirst (92 .4), C. G. A. Morcom (92 .2), A. M. Prowde (92.0). The Balls Cup for the highest match average was therefore won by S. R. Dench.

The house match was shot, as used to be the custom, at the end of the Spring term, under conditions similar to those for the leagues. The result was, Winner: Temple.

C. G. A. Morcom P. D. Widdicombe A. M. Prowde C. J. Hirst

98 96 94 96

384 Runner up: Manor 338 The first match event of the Summer Term was the N.E. District Schools' meeting at Strensall on 22nd May. We could find time for only two practices and the team, which must have been one of the youngest entered, did quite well in the circumstances: out of nineteen entries, sixth in the Section Competition, third in the Snap, and survivor of three rounds in the Falling Plates before being knocked out by the eventual winners. The team consisted of R. C. Barker, R. A. Kaiser, D. M. Ellison and M. C. J. Sunley.

The usual trip to the County of Lancaster R.A. meeting at Altcar took place on 5th June, and respectable scores were made, but we proved no match for Sedbergh, who were strong enough to enter three teams and who virtually swept the board. Nevertheless, scores were encouraging and but for a mishap which necessitated a re-shoot we would probably have won the Fletcher (Marling). Unhappily the re-shoot was disastrous with two jammed magazines.

This year twelve shooters went to Bisley, supported by three full-time markers in an effort to reduce pressure on the shooters on the one hand and to comply with the new regulations about markers. This worked very well and our scores at Bisley began to show a recovery after the indifferent results of the last two or three years. In the team snap shooting match we came tenth (ex 28) and, in spite of a score below our expectations, eleventh in the Marling. The Ashburton 200 yds. shoot was one of those unexplained slumps that occur from time to time, whereas the 500 yd. shoot was comfortably good and our total was our highest since 1971. Our position was 34th (ex 66), and S. R. Dench was awarded a Schools hundred badge.

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Major colours were re-awarded to S. R. Dench (Capt.), P. D. Widdicombe (Vice-Capt.), R. C. Barker, and were awarded to J. P. Abbott, P. W. H. Chilman, J. N. Denison, S. W. Humphreys and R. A. Kaiser.

The rifle club owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Hirst and R.S.M. Power for much help, especially during the Summer Term. Without it shooting would not have been possible.

Individual and House awards for the year were: Green Howard Cup (.303 championship): Donegall Badge (best score at 200 yds.): English XX Jewel (best individual score under Marling conditions): House Aggregate Cup (highest average in classification): Individual Cup (highest classification score): Recruit Cup (on classification scores):

R. C. Barker S. R. Dench M. C. J. Sunley Grove

R. E. Craggs

D. M. Ellison L.C.LeT.

SWIMMING Nineteen-seventy-six started well for the swimming team with the Seniors winning their section of the York Schools Swimming Competition and the Under-15s combined with St. Olave's Under-13s to win the Junior Relay Trophy. Chris Stubbs (Under 13 Back), Nigel Denison (Senior Fly), Peter Clare (Senior Breast) and Victor Matthews (Senior Free) all recorded individual wins.

The John Parry Relays (North of England Public Schools) were held at St. Peter's this year and were highlighted by our Colts Freestyle Relay win, in a new record time.

The new record was set in the heats of the competition by: — Richard Pulleyn 26.7, Mike Johnston 26.9, Ian Hindhaugh 26.9, Kevin Clarkson 25.3 for a time of 1 min. 45.7 seconds.

The placings of the finalists were as follows: — 1.46.7 1st St. Peter's 1.48.3 2nd Bradford Grammar 1.49.5 3rd Bootham School 1.52.8 4th Barnard Castle With Hindhaugh and Johnston still eligible next year, there is no reason not to expect another win, in yet another new record time.

Only four Inter-School matches were held this season. They were: — Worksop College, home, won 159-124.

U.14 won 51-25, U.16 draw 49-49, Seniors won 59-50.

Durham School, home, lost 95-101.

U.15 lost 484-491, Seniors lost 464-512.

Bootham School, home, lost 111-117.

U.14 won 40-36, U.16 won 42-34, Seniors lost 29-47.

Welbeck College, home, won 54-31. Senior match only.

The Worksop match gave us a confidence booster for the early season though the signs of weakness, or rather our lack of depth at Under 16 and Senior levels, were a cause for concern. Nevertheless Kevin Clarkson started well with two Under 15 Freestyle records. His times were 25.5 for 50 yards and 60.2 for the 100 yards. Nigel Denison set a new Under 16 mark with his 28.3 for the 50 yards Butterfly and the Under 14 Medley 74

team of Chris Stubbs 15.7, Paul Greenwood 16.7, Justin McCarter 15.1 and Guy Nettleton 13.1 set a new School record of 60.6.

Against Durham the match result was in balance until the very last relay and were it not for the same old problem of cricket commitments, we would have registered a noteworthy win. Alas, we should be content with the fine swims of Kevin Clarkson, who had three individual wins, and Nigel Denison, who swam a superb 50 yards Butterfly in 27.1, which gave him a new senior record.

The Bootham match again showed how badly we need to be able to field a full strength side if we are to win fixtures. This match result was also decided by the last relay and the age group scores show clearly where our weakness lay!

Ian Hindhaugh equalled the School record of 27.2 for the 50 yards Freestyle, a time which he had already done in the School Sports.

In the annual St. Peter's Quadrangular, Barnard Castle were again easy winners and Bootham again just managed to beat us for second place after we had led the competition in its early stages.

The Inter-House Swimming Sports produced five new record times— Kevin Clarkson in the U.15 50 yards Freestyle 25.8, Ian Hindhaugh in the U.14 50 yards Freestyle with 27.2 and three Relay records. Both Under 15 relay records fell to the powerful Manor House team and Queen's Seniors set a new Medley mark. The competition was won comfortably by the Manor with Queen's and School House runners up.

Colours were re-awarded to Victor Matthews, Tom Reay, Nigel Denison and Kevin Clarkson, whilst Martin Gray and Roddy Turner were new colours.

Congratulations to Kevin Burns (Queen's 1971-72) on his selection for the Montreal Olympics and to Nigel Denison, who takes over as Captain for 1977.

Our thanks go to Mr. Tiffany, who is leaving the School, for his devotion to this sport and for developing it within the School to its present high standards.

V.V.M. STANDARDS This year the Swimming Standards programme was both modified and up-dated, so that it could be incorporated into the general physical education syllabus and therefore tested during class periods. Because of the present allocation of "games time" it is still not possible to test all boys in the School, but each boy tested this year had the same opportunity as the next, and so a fair comparison of standards can be made by working out the average points per boy.

The old "Low-Mid-High" standards have been replaced by an elaborate system of tables on which the slightest improvement can be registered. This eliminates the long gaps between standard points, and each boy has something to aim for with each of his attempts at standards.

Everyone swims 25 yards of each of the four strokes—butterfly, backcrawl, breaststroke, frontcrawl, and their percentile ranking can be registered and compared with other boys in their age group, both in St. Peter's and in other secondary schools around the country.

In working out the Inter-House competition scores, we use a scale of 1-12 points for each of the four strokes, and a score of 40 points and over places a boy in the top percentile for his age, in the country.

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INTER-HOUSE STANDARDS—RESULTS THIRD FORMS

Points gained

Boys Average points tested per boy Position

Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School House Temple

400 421 290 429 444 395 402

13 14 9 17 13 13 16

30.7 30.7 32.2 25.2 34.1 30.4 25.1

3rd= 3rd= 2nd 6th 1st 5th 7th

FOURTH FORMS Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School House Temple

175 166 360 242 257 304 146

10 13 14 13 12 14 11

17.5 13.0 25.7 18.6 21.4 21.7 13.2

5th 7th 1st 4th 3rd 2nd 6th

FIFTH FORMS Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School House Temple

214 206 223 269 175 223 190

10 9 8 9 7

21.4 22.9 27.9 29.8 25.0 31.8 27.1

7th 6th 3rd 2nd 5th 1st 4th

7 7

The following boys gained over 40 points in their respective sections: THIRD FORMS J. E. A. Brown, Queen's, 45 points.

I. D. Hindhaugh, School House, 43 points.

A. H. Kershaw, School House, 43 points.

C. E. Irwin, Rise, J. R. J. McCarter, Manor, and I. G. Wilson, Temple, all had 42, with J. Clayton, Rise, and J. C. Hicks of Dronfield both gaining 40.

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FOURTH FORMS K. P. Clarkson, Manor, 41 points.

M. J. Tyson, Rise, 41 points.

A. T. Barton, School House, 40 points.

FIFTH FORMS M. Gray, School House, 42 points.

A. R. Turner, Queen's, 42 points.

G. W. Tait, Queen's, 40 points.

TOTALS AND RESULTS Accumulative No. of Points boys tested Total

Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School House Temple

789 793 873 940 876 922 743

33 36 31 39 32 34 34 76

Average

Position

23.9 22.0 28.2 24.3 27.3 27.1 21.8

5th 6th 1st

4th 2nd 3rd 7th T.T.

THE H2O POLO CLUB The opening of the season saw us withdraw from the West Yorkshire League due to travelling problems and therefore most of the season's games had to be on a friendly basis.

1975 League Results: — Halifax Water Polo Club Home Lost 4-9 Halifax Water Polo Club Away Lost 1-12 Huddersfield Otters Away Lost 0-1 Huddersfield Otters Home Lost 0-2 Not too impressive a start to the year on first sight, but it must be remembered that Halifax have been the National Junior Champions for three out of the past five years and they had no less than five Yorkshire County players in their team and one Great Britain International.

These were early season games for our team, who lacked both fitness and match practice after the long summer lay-off.

Results improved as the year went on : — Spenborough Bradford Metropolitan Bradford Metropolitan Huddersfield New College Huddersfield New College

Home Away Home Away Home

Won Drew Won Lost Won

5-3 3-3 5-3 2-4 11-0

In the annual Yorkshire Championship, which is run on a "knockout" basis, our U.18 side reached the semi-final stage. In the quarterfinal we played Sheffield Dolphins and registered one of the longest games on record in the County. After "full time" the score was 7-7 and so two periods of extra time were played to decide the outcome of the game. After these two periods the score was 8-8. It took a further four periods of extra time for St. Peter's to emerge the eventual winners by 11 goals to 9.

We unfortunately played the semi-final directly after the Easter break and it took the team too long to settle. We faced a three-goal deficit after the first quarter and although we managed to reduce that deficit to seven goals to six at one stage the eventual score was ten to seven against us.

We played friendly games against the following sides: — Away Bradford Grammar School Drew 8-8 Bradford Grammar School Home Won 7-4 St. John's College Away Won 6-4 We also entertained the Army national team and with the help of David Spencer, Peter Kendrew and Trevor Tiffany the score of 9-6 against was by no means discreditable.

We had several matches with our old friends from Scarborough Swimming Club which seemed to work out in our favour each time, though the U.16 side are having much closer contested games as the 1-1 away draw, and the 5-2 home win would suggest.

We congratulate V. V. Matthews on a fine season as Captain and on his selection for the Yorkshire County U.19 squad.

Gary King had another very good season in goal and he also is to be congratulated for his County squad selection and his representative honours for the North of England U.16 side.

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We also congratulate an "old" Peterite, D. C. Spencer, who, this yea' , won representative honours for Great Britain's Modern Pentathlon team and David also played water polo for the North Eastern Counties U.21 team.

Our thanks go to Simon Dench for his dominant use of the whistle during the junior matches and his shielding hand during the fierce senior battles.

Next year's team will be weakened by the loss of five long-standing campaigners. Victor Matthews, Peter Clare, Greg Pritchard, Alan Tait and Gary King are all leaving this year—but with the influx of several promising young players led by Ian Hindhaugh and Mike Johnston, with Martin Gray, Marcus Tyson, Kevin Kerr and Gordon Tait alongside, the club's future still looks bright.

Congratulations to Martin Gray, who takes over as Captain of Water Polo for 1977. Good luck!

The Inter-House Competition.— This year, for the first time, we held a Junior Water Polo competition which proved to be a very exciting one. Both School House and the Rise had relatively easy passages in the early rounds but the final was a very different matter. It took two periods of extra time for The Rise to emerge as the eventual winners.

Manor repeated their success of 1975 by winning this year's Senior competition, defeating Queen's by 13 goals to 3.

T.T.

TENNIS This has been one of the most successful seasons for many years and the future for tennis in the School looks bright. However, it must be said that the facilities at School are not as good as one would like, and because of this we have had to use other schools' courts.

The 1st VI of Alastair Barron, George Knowles, Anthony Temple, James Larcombe, David Barron and Graham Village had a very good season, recording victories over Barnard Castle, Archbishop Holgate's, Roundhay and Scarborough College. In addition there were draws with Bootham and Pocklington and four defeats to the strong sides of Leeds Grammar School, Hymers, Ashville and Ampleforth. It was great fun playing in this team since there was a tremendous team spirit and great enthusiasm for the game—they deserve credit for their hard work.

Perhaps the highspot of the season was the match against Bootham which was drawn 41-41, but the result was always in doubt until the final set which we lost six games to five. On results throughout the season Alastair Barron and George Knowles were the outstanding pair, and they were awarded their 1st VI colours for their good performances; the second pair of Anthony Temple and James Larcombe could at times play extremely well particularly against pairs who were expected to beat them; the third pair of David Barron and Graham Village were a very consistent pair, who achieved some fine results and should do well next season.

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During the year the Tennis Club has managed to obtain coaching from Gina Huntington and this has improved the standard of tennis within the School immeasurably. She must be thanked for this and it is hoped she will continue coaching next year since without good coaching it is virtually impossible to have a high standard of tennis in the School.

In addition to the 1st VI, we also had a 2nd VI and an Under 17 team which competed in a local league. Both these teams had a lot of young players in them who showed a great deal of potential and promise for the future. The Under 17 league team after losing their first two matches went undefeated and nearly won the league. One player who played in both these teams and deserves special credit is Tony March, who put in a lot of effort and improved greatly because of this. He was awarded his Colt colours for this.

It would be impossible for me to finish this report without mentioning the work of Mr. Orr and Mr. Butler, who took over the running of tennis this year. They brought enthusiasm and sound advice to the running of the Club and there was a great increase in the numbers playing tennis in the School. The Club will miss Mr. Orr next season since he took a firm stand on the position of tennis within the School.

Although there is much promise and encouragement for the future, the advances made this year must not be lost. Having said this tennis is very much alive in the School.

A.J.B.

FENCING 1975-76 Looking back, this has been our most successful season for many years. The Christmas term starts off the cycle which results in us being in the peak of condition for the National Age Group, and Public Schoolboys Championships at the end of the Easter term.

As usual the Christmas term started off our season in a quiet way, with the series of matches against the Y.F.A., Archbishop Holgate's, Queen Margaret's, Escrick, and The Mount School. These resulted in fairly convincing victories in all departments.

The start of the Easter term called for team training to begin seriously with the Yorkshire Age Group Championships just after half term and the Nationals and the Public Schools Competitions in the space of five days at the end of the Easter term.

The Yorkshire Age Group Competitions proved very successful. Alan Tait won the U.19 Foil with Stephen Winrovv-Campbell second. Gordon Tait took the U.16 title with Andrew Johnson second. Andy also finished second in the U.16 sabre, and took the U.16 epée title. Finishing in the top four in the regional competition means that we qualified for the National Age Group finals.

The National Age Group finals were held in Birmingham on the 27th March. Gordon Tait proved his worth with a superb second in the Under 16 competition—a best ever result in this competition by a member of the School.

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The Public Schoolboys Championships brought the best out of us all. Stephen Winrow-Campbell fenced very consistently (again) on all three days to reach these semifinals in all three weapons. He narrowly missed the final in the epée, going out on indicators. Andrew Johnson reached the semifinal of the foil, also going out on indicators. Alan Tait came sixth in the senior foil competition. Gordon Tait won the junior foil competition. Again this was the best ever result by a member of the School. As a result of the efforts of everybody in the team we won the Pearson Cup. This trophy is awarded each year to the team with the best overall results. Again this was a best ever for the School team.

The summer term brought the Pocklington Team Trophy back to the School for the second time in the two years the competition has been running.

We had several good individual results with Gordon Tait fencing for England Schools against Scotland and Wales in Edinburgh. He won all but one of his fights. Stephen Winrow-Campbell came second in the Yorkshire Senior Foil and third in the National Men's Novices competition. Also Alan Tait was recently selected to go to Israel as a member of the British U.18 foil team.

I would like to thank Mr. Power for all his time and effort, which made this a most successful and enjoyable season.

Colours awarded to G. W. Tait.

Colours re-awarded to S. Winrow-Campbell, A. Johnson, A. W. Tait.

A. Barrell.

A.W.T.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1975 76 -

Holders: Queen's School Points House Grove Queen's Awarded Manor Rise Tempi( Dronfield

Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Senior Rowing Junior Rowing Athletic Sports Athletics Standards Cross Country Junior Long Run Swimming Sports Swimming Standards Tennis ...

Shooting (Team) Squash ...

Fencing

••••• ••• ••• •••

20 10 20 10 20 10 15 15 10 10 15 10 15 15 15 15 225

20 10 — 10

20

— — — — ____ — — — ___ —

— — — 10 15 10 — —

55

—

80

15 — 10 —

20 10 — 15

— — —

15

— —

_ 15 — 15

55

40

30

15

45

WALKING CLUB, 1975-76 During the Winter and Spring terms the Walking Club was under the guidance of Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Gaastra. We did many pleasant walks around the White Horse, Hood Hill area. On one Autumn afternoon it was so foggy that even though we walked within two hundred yards of Rievaulx Abbey, we did not catch a glimpse of it.

Nearer York on some of the better days, weatherwise, we have ventured to Kirkham Abbey, the grounds of Castle Howard (to see the pyramid, the Mausoleum and the lake), and Ampleforth Forest. Whilst on one crisp winter's day we went to the Brickponds at Sand Hutton and to our surprise they had a two-inch thick sheet of ice covering them.

Later on in winter we went to Terrington and just after we left it started to snow and we walked for the rest of the afternoon in blizzard conditions, therefore we gratefully accepted a cup of coffee, some biscuits and a warm log fire kindly offered by Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin of Terrington.

For the Summer term we had another Mr. Macdonald to take us out.

This Mr. Macdonald is a New Zealander and is on an exchange with Mr. Bulcock.

The tveather was not very kind. Out of the first four walks we were soaked with rain three times, and on the fourth, while we were walking from Newton-upon-Rawcliffe to Skelton Tower and back, we were subjected to rain, sleet and hail. When it became warmer we walked from Cloughton to Hayburn Wyke where the more daring members went for a swim in the sea, which was to say the least cool! Our last few walks have been on the Ings to Overton and that area. I thank all those who have aided and abetted our very enjoyable walks of the last year.

H.C.

TABLE TENNIS Table Tennis matches against youth clubs and other schools commenced towards the end of the Christmas term. Team members were drawn entirely from the fourth forms but were usually playing against opponents who were on the average two or three years older. In spite of this the team acquitted itself well, winning most matches by convincing margins, and losing only one match, that against the York Boys Club.

Players were drawn from the following: —M. A. Raheem (captain), M. S. D. Blackburn, T. J. Casling, B. Saber, S. M. Dixon, G. Dixon and S. J. Goodwin.

A visit from Peter Simpson, the North of England table tennis coach, proved very helpful. The Inter-House table tennis knockout competition was won by Temple, who defeated Grove 5-4 in the final.

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YOUTH ACTION YORK The last year has seen many varied tasks carried out by our intrepid band of volunteers. There has been gardening, decorating, lawn-cutting, and the weekly visits to local Old Age Pensioners and Bootham Psychiatric Hospital. In addition we have participated in occasional Charity collections in the city centre (many thanks to Le Girondin Restaurant, who gave two of our collectors a free coffee on a wintry Saturday morning), and have also organised or helped in fund-raising for Youth Action York (dismantling marquees, Radio 5 benefit concerts, side-stalls and a Charity Football Match). We pride ourselves on being a varied and worthwhile addition or alternative to the standard games programme for senior boys in the School.

But we would be nowhere without people, and the following list must by definition of our activities be incomplete. Many thanks to Tim Barker, Andrew Steggall, Kevin Dell, Greg Pritchard, Steven Bruce-Jones, Mike Christelow, Chris and John Greaves, Andrew Holmes, Philip Johnson, Jonathon Kneeshaw, Philip Lancaster and Paddy Smith. Thanks also to those who have assisted us with transport, advice and support throughout the year. Mrs. Shuttleworth, Mrs. Smart, Mrs. Judy White, Mr. B. Allen, Mr. Depledge, Mr. Harris, Mr. Power, and Major Sugden at Lumley Barracks.

R.A.B. & C.N.W.

ORIENTEERING It could be claimed that the School Magazine is no place to applaud the particular achievements of individuals, in an activity which is not readily available to all boys in the School. However, I believe it can be justified when a boy gains the sort of International recognition which Chris Hirst has in the Orienteering world.

He has frequently represented Great Britain in International matches against teams from Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland and Denmark and recently won against such diverse opposition in an individual International event in the Lake District.

Despite being far younger than all the others in contention, he has already been selected for the Great Britain pool from which the Senior Team will be selected for this year's World Championship to be held in Aviemore in September, and there is every prospect that he will be selected for the final team.

Orienteering is no longer in its infancy; it has made great progress during the last few years and such recognition as this at international level is very creditable.

D.H.H.

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HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD Christmas Term At the end of last term we said goodbye to George, our porter, who has been very ably replaced this term by Herbert Rollinson. We also welcomed Mr. Hughes as our new Assistant Housemaster at the beginning of term.

John Clark returned for his Oxbridge term and was both Head of House and Head of School for its duration. We have since heard the news of his success in gaining a place at Lincoln College, Oxford.

Brian Kay captained the Athletics this year and in the sports we gained fourth position as opposed to last year's sixth. Julian Guy performed very commendably and Tim Kirby deserves mention for his second placing in the Senior Long Jump. Our athletics standards, however, did not go quite as well.

"All the Young Dudes" was this year's contribution to the InterHouse Singing Competition from our willing, if not all that talented. choral volunteers. It was adapted, instrumentally accompanied, produced and directed by Edmund Atha, with Tim Barker providing special vocal effects during the performance. Paul Rushbrooke gave us the help on the guitar which we could not have been without. Although our performance only gained us fifth position overall, it had a distinct taste of originality.

In the House Rugby Competition, we suffered two fairly narrow defeats. In the Senior competition we met Temple, and after a hard fought game the opposition eventually came out on top. The side was captained by Tim Kirby who also had a good season with the School 1st XV and was consequently awarded his Rugby colours. In the Junior Rugby competition (which did in fact occur during the Easter Term) we narrowly lost against the Grove, and Ashley Powell, who captained the side, must be highly commended.

Edmund Atha, Stephen Atha, Tim Barker, Philip Reay, Paul Aagaard and, of course, Mr. Coulthard must be mentioned for their very creditable contributions to this year's School play production, "lolanthe".

At the end of term Tim Kirby, Brian Kay and Charles McGregor were awarded their Senior House colours.

Easter Term Tim Kirby was made a School Monitor at the start of the term.

This term saw the start of a comparatively new sport inside the School, the indoor five-a-side football. Each House had two teams and every team in the competition played each other. Our captain was Marc Dietrich who showed "tremendous" skills in the execution of this sport.

Although we did not in fact win the competition, if the two teams' performances are combined, we came out on top. It must be noted, however, that when our 'A' team played our 'B' team, the supposedly less skilful 'B' team won!

Marc Dietrich also captained the House Cross-Country team, but despite his hard efforts with training runs and such like, we only 83

managed sixth position, although Chris Brockbank presented a fine individual performance in coming fifteenth overall. Our Junior CrossCountry team suffered a similar position in the race but individual performances such as Michael Sunley's eleventh placing should be highly commended.

The House Swimming and Water Polo teams were captained by Andrew Varley this year, and although he was unfortunately unable to swim in the Sports, his competent and experienced coaching helped us to gain a very respectable fourth position. In the Water Polo, however, we came up against a very skilful Queen's team and as a result lost quite heavily. Paul Yates and John Wrigley swam very well indeed and it looks as though we have a strong swimming team in the making for future years.

In last year's notes Tim Stephenson said that he hoped, after last year's House Play, that there would be more productions as successful as "A Tale of Two Idiots". I am pleased to report that this year's production was as successful. Edmund Atha produced it and we were at first going to perform an Agatha Christie play, but just a short while before the play was supposed to occur, it was decided that we should write our own. So Brian Kay, Andrew Varley and Marc Dietrich concocted, "Dick Whittington at York", a play within a play. It included a host of special effects, current impersonations of police officials, "custard pies", and jokes from members of the House whose humour has yet to be equalled. We were able to manage such a high degree of House participation that we even persuaded someone to become the "murderer"! The whole production went off very well and we were able to take advantage of Andrew Varley's printing skills for the programmes. I would also like to thank Fiona Minty, Jane Ackroyd and Alex Abbott for their acting performances.

This term also saw the start of the Inter-House Table Tennis competition. George Dixon was captain and despite his hard coaching efforts, we lost to a strong Grove team. George Dixon also organised a Snooker competition within the House this term.

John Stone captained our House Badminton team, but through no fault of his own we suffered defeat against the Manor in the first round.

Altogether then, this has been a very busy term both inside and out of the House, showing enthusiasm if not skill in all modes of activity.

Summer Term Chris Brockbank was appointed Captain of Cricket this term and in the Senior Inter-House competition we beat the Grove in the first round but lost, very narrowly, to the Manor in the second round. John Taylor bowled well but an important note must be made of Ken Dodd and Marc Dietrich for their memorable "last stand", which produced some of the most entertaining cricket of the whole competition. The Junior cricket side also played the Grove in the first round and beat them, but in the semi-finals we lost to the Rise. The side was captained by Philip Johnson who commends Beng Siew Yeo and Stuart Press for their creditable performances.

Our Tennis team this year proved to be quite flimsy in some quarters and in the first round we found ourselves up against a very skilful Queen's team (the eventual winners of the competition).

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Excepting the types of activities within the everyday scope of the House and School, a mention must be made for Grant White, whose hobby of photography has won him the attention of many masters and pupils with his superb photographs of the School and of sporting activities within the School.

We have also seen the progression of Philip Reay in his piano studies and Patrick Crowley with his violin performances, both in concerts and competitions.

At the end of term we will be saying goodbye to all the monitors except Brian Kay who will be returning next term to sit for his Cambridge Entrance Examination.

In finishing I would like to thank the cleaning staff in the House for their efficiency and patience in cleaning up after us, Mrs. Irving for doing so well the numerous jobs entailed in being Matron to us. Thanks also to Mr. Hughes and particularly to Mr. and Mrs. Coulthard who have cheerfully and efficiently brought the House through another academic year.

C.S.M.

GROVE Christmas Term

The Grove boarders returned to see the upstairs studies redecorated and turned into bedsitters, which was a pleasant improvement.

Although the Grove had no outstanding performers on Sports Day, consistent running by Mark Blackburn and David Smakman, and jumping by Jeremy Markwick-Smith and Graham Cole gained useful points.

Ian Wiggle was in charge of the House Singing, and along with his fellow choir members sang very well in the more serious side of the competition.

The Senior House Rugby team took to the field this year, but although losing 44-0 to a very hard Manor side, the score seemed not to reflect the relative effort. John Twizell represented the 1st XV, Geoff Brown the 2nd XV, Philip Kilmartin the Senior Colts XV and David Gardner the Under 14 XV. The term ended on a happy note with the Christmas Party given

by Mr. and Mrs. Allen.

Easter Term The House welcomed back George from his trip to Australia and also welcomed Arend Bokenkamp on German exchange with Geoff Brown.

Rupert Brown did very well to win the 3rd form General Knowledge Competition.

Clive Hodgson was made a School Monitor and celebrated by leading home the House Cross Country team. In the Junior Long Run Michael Kerr was 7th and David Kaner 10th. John Noble was awarded his House colours for his efforts as Captain of Cross Country.

The Junior Rugby team, with few School team players, did well to beat Dronfield in the 1st round.

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The Grove had three members of the Hockey 1st XI, John Twizell (Captain), David Young and John Noble, and each gained his School colours. Jeremy Markwick-Smith and Philip Kilmartin represented the Colts XI. The House played a leading part in the Radio 5 Concert with Andrew Steggall, David Young and Chris Westropp.

In Tim Casling and Mark Blackburn the Grove has two outstanding table tennis players and the House team was unfortunate to lose in the final of the House competition.

Summer Term

We welcomed back Geoff Brown from Germany.

Again the House musical talents came to the fore with Nicholas Frost the most successful of our competitors.

The Senior House Cricket team gave a brave performance, losing by 3 wickets to Dronfield. Jeremy Markwick-Smith batted very well for 36 runs and Philip Kilmartin took 4 wickets.

Dronfield also defeated our Junior Cricket team, but Jeremy Markwick-Smith again batted well. Michael Kerr played a dour but useful part, batting throughout most of the innings. Jeremy was also captain of the Senior Colts XI and was awarded his House colours.

Graham Village led the House Tennis team to two fine victories before losing to a very strong Queen's team. He also played regularly for the School Tennis VI and was awarded his House colours.

In the Folk Evening Andrew Steggall, David Young, Chris Westropp and Sandy Day took part, with Andrew outstanding.

John Snowdon has been the Grove's leading member of the Boat Club.

As the year neared its close the House discovered that it had eventually won a Cup, the House Aggregate Cup for Shooting.

We are sorry to have to say goodbye to Tom Moss who has been here for one year, from the U.S.A. He has taken a full part in the House and School, representing the latter at Basketball. We wish him well and hope that he keeps in contact with us.

Also we have to say goodbye and thank you to Mr. Depledge and welcome Mr. Butler as the Assistant Housemaster.

The departing Middle Sixth would like to say thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Allen and wish them, the new Head of House and his Monitors good luck for next year.

J.H.T.

MANOR Christmas Term

At the beginning of the term Steven Bruce-Jones was appointed Head of House and Peter Clare a school monitor. We welcomed thirteen juniors to the house and hope they enjoy their time here to the full. The first event of the term was the athletic sports in which we had a strong team admirably led by Edward Storey which came third to Queen's and 86

Temple. Our overall performance in the standards was not so good as we were fifth. The other main sporting event was the senior house rugby in which we met Rise, having beaten Grove with ease. We lost 10-16 to the Rise, the eventual winners, despite the stirring leadership and example of Simon Dench and Peter Clare.

In the house singing competition our rendering of "Scarborough Fair" was acclaimed as the best song of the evening. Though our part song was unfortunately a little ambitious, we achieved second place behind our old rivals Queen's. All credit must go to Barry Creasy for his directorship which has led the house to top placings four years running.

Our Christmas party was just as much of a success as last year's. We invited sixty boys and girls from Boston Spa to the sports hall for an "It's a Knockout" competition. Both our guests and the boys of the house enjoyed themselves immensely and we are very grateful to Mrs. Shuttleworth for her superb organisation, which made it all possible.

As well as activities within the house we have contributed to most activities of the School with prominent parts played by members of the house in Swimming, Water Polo, Shooting, Squash, Rugby, Printing, Social Services, Radio Five, Choir and the York Symphony Orchestra.

Congratulations are especially due to Mike Parker on getting a trial for Lancashire Colts at rugby. Another field in which we are competing as a house is the five-a-side soccer, in which our two teams are enjoying playing despite disappointing results.

Senior House colours were awarded to Barry Creasy and Junior colours to Richard Pulleyn, Kevin Clarkson and Nicholas Sanderson.

In general, a fruitful term in which the amount of effort put in is not reflected by the results.

S.B.-J. Easter Term At the beginning of this term Steven Bruce-Jones was appointed Head of School, Peter Clare Head of House, and Victor Matthews and Marcus 'Haw were appointed school monitors. The first major event of the term was the Junior House rugby, in which we did very well, reaching the final, but Rise again proved too strong for us and we lost 13-7.

After missing out last year the house made sure we would have a play to entertain the School with. With a lot of effort from everyone, and some excellent producing by Steven Bruce-Jones, the House put on a very good performance of "Forty Years On". Nearly all of the house took part, showing excellent spirit.

In the Inter House Cross-Country Race the Manor did extremely well. Although Chris Hirst won it in a new record, Marcus Haw, Edward Storey, Chris Harland and Greg Pritchard ran with incredible guts and determination, all coming in the first ten places, laying the foundations for the rest of the team. And thus we came out winners. Queen's were second.

The Manor had two more successes in this term, winning the Water I Polo and the Inter-House Swimming Sports under the stirring leadership of Victor Matthews and Gregory Pritchard. In the Water Polo we beat Queen's House in the final, 13-2. In the swimming we did especially well with one or two of our best swimmers down with flu. Queen's came in 87

second with an excellent fight. We also won the Swimming Standards due to a fine effort from the lower three years of the house.

At the end of a very successful term indeed Junior House colours were presented to Tim Upton, Andrew Motion, Ian Rayson and Matthew Quirke.

Summer Term The first major events concerning the house this term were the Senior House cricket matches. In the first round we played Queen's House, who were not at full strength, and when we had them all out for about sixty, we felt confident of victory. However, our concentration was lacking due to over confidence and if it had not been for the younger members of the team we might well have crashed to a very unexpected defeat.

However, Richard Pulleyn and Ian Rayson pulled us through very courageously to meet Dronfield in the next round, which proved to be another very exciting match. Mark Stringer showed his form on a rather indifferent wicket and Peter Clare bowled tidily to pull the house team through to meet Rise in the final.

Once again on an indifferent wicket, the Manor was struggling, losing five quick wickets. However, due to some very fine batting by Richard Taylor we passed the hundred mark. We then proceeded to get Rise out, not without a very hard fight in rather poor light.

We had a very good performance by Marcus Haw in the music competition; he won his section, playing the violin.

We were not so very lucky, however, in the house tennis competition, as we met a very strong Queen's team in the first round of the competition and were thus knocked out. However, Tony March played very well, taking quite a few games off George Knowles.

Returning to cricket, and our Junior House team, they have done extremely well; they reached the final after beating Queen's and then Temple to meet Rise in the final. Both the previous matches, especially the game against Queen's, were very exciting and showed the very keen attitude of the younger part of the house with Andrew Taylor bowling exceptionally well. • In the final, however, we were beaten quite convincingly by the Rise, who were very pleased to avenge their Senior House team's defeat.

All in all it has been a very successful term, just as the whole year has, and we would like to wish all leavers the very best in the future.

P.C.C. QUEEN'S Christmas Term The beginning of the term saw the appointment of Alan Tait as Head of House and Alastair Barron, Howard Gatiss, George Knowles, Stuart Newstead, Julian Turner and Simon Wallace as house monitors.

In the athletics which started the year the house, led by the example of the Captain of Athletics, Michael Willetts, worked hard and were rewarded by holding the Standards Cup. Despite some fine individual performances the house were beaten into second place by Temple on 88

Sports Day. Later in the term Stuart Newstead, captaining the rugby, led the house to the final, where they lost to The Rise. Julian Turner sustained an injury which meant that the team were one short for much of the game. The house also lost in the final of the fencing to Temple.

On the cultural side the house singing competition was won after some fine performances and a lot of hard work by Howard Gatiss.

Easter Term

Alastair Barron was a school monitor. The Easter term brought Georg Raspe and Alfred Bodefeld on exchange for David Barron and Philip Johnson. They eventually settled down and we hope they enjoyed their stay with us.

Simon Wallace produced a fine house play entitled "Black Coffee" by Agatha Christie. This was a splendid production which everyone both on stage and behind the scenes enjoyed.

In the swimming pool we finished runners up in the Inter-House Swimming and the water polo. The house, under Alan Tait, put up a determined effort against a very strong Manor team. The swimming team, captained by Nigel Denison, worked hard and enthusiastically but again lost to a talented team from The Manor.

The cross country team produced some fine individual efforts by Tim Abbey, the captain, and Kevin Miller, but were beaten into second place.

The junior side, however, retained the junior long run cup and a fine individual performance was put in by Kevin Miller.

The junior rugby side were beaten despite some courageous performances and a lot of work. Nicholas Squire led them with great tenacity.

Despite some good performances by our team the shooting cup went to Temple.

Summer Term

We welcome David and Philip back from their term in Germany.

In the cricket competitions we were drawn against The Manor and both matches produced what is now the traditional cliff hanger. Our very strong tennis team, captained by Alastair Barron, retained the Tennis trophy.

After the previous years' successes we were there to be shot at and this year the house seems to have been the perpetual runner-up. Many activities have been supported enthusiastically by all years in the house and there is much hope for the future as the younger ones gain experience.

A.W.T. I should like to express my thanks to Alan Tait and to all the monitors.

R.H.H. THE RISE Christmas Term

At the start of the term the house was pleased to welcome Mr. Armstrong as Assistant Housemaster. Niall Monro was appointed Head of House and David Potter was made a school monitor.

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As usual the sporting year began on the athletics track. Unfortunately our final position of fifth on Sports Day didn't reflect the effort put in by our athletes, our only winner being Charles Burdass, who won the Junior Cricket Ball. A much truer reflection of the overall house efforts came in the Standards, where we came a very creditable second.

Marcus Tyson was captain of our successful Junior Water Polo team, beating Dronfield, Manor and School House.

On the rugger field the house were very successful, winning the Senior House Cup for the third time in as many years. Disposing of School House in the first round (28-0) and Manor in the semi-finals (16-10), the final was a personal triumph for the captain, Toby Thomas, who scored three spectacular tries in a 30-6 victory. The Rise again had their fair quota of team players. David Potter, Toby Thomas and David Lister were awarded their First XV colours. The latter two must be congratulated on both being awarded their caps and also on being selected for Durham and Yorkshire trials respectively. David Lister rounded off a fine season by winning the Morris-McGrath Trophy for the most improved rugger player. Tony Temple and Richard Egleton gained their Second XV colours and Niall Monro captained the Third XV. Towards the end of term the House entered an A and B team in the newly-formed School 5-a-side soccer league, which was to be carried on into the Easter term. By the end of term the A team was on top of the league with three wins in three matches.

Senior House colours were awarded to Richard Egleton and Tony Temple. Marcus Tyson, Chris Rymer, Tim Sudworth and Garry Thompson gained their Junior colours.

Easter Term

The term began with the appointment of David Potter as Vice-Head of School, and Toby Thomas was made a school monitor.

The highlight of the term was undoubtedly the fine performances of our Junior rugger team. Even though there were a number of team players in the side, the Cup was finally won with an exceptionally good all-round team performance, the non-team players excelling themselves.

After victories over Queen's and School a very close and hard-fought Final was won 11-7 over Manor.

In both the cross-country events we were placed third. Although again many people tried hard, special mention must go to John Ellison, who ran outstandingly well in both, coming eighth in the Senior and second in the Junior.

For the School hockey teams, Niall Monro was awarded his First XI colours and Richard Egleton his Second XI colours after captaining the side. Tim Burdass and John Baggs played regularly for the Colts.

Gary King, a member of the School First Water Polo team, was captain of our House team who were narrowly defeated by Queen's in the semi-final of the House Knockout Cup. The House also won the new Third-Forms Rugby 7-a-side League, gaining maximum points in six matches.

Unfortunately the House did not do very well in the swimming sports, coming fifth, but this disappointment was more than made up for by our footballers, who won the School five-a-side League. At one stage the team 90

won nine matches in a row, dropping only four points during the whole competition. The team, captained by Niall Monro, played with much flair, scoring 66 goals and conceding only 25. Much of the team's success can be attributed to David Potter, who scored in every match, ending up with a total of 33 goals to his name.

Finally commiserations must go to a gallant effort by our Junior squash team. Although potentially a winner, the injury-hit team were beaten in a hard-fought final.

Summer Term This term the house scored two notable academic successes. Richard Egleton won the Toyne European History Prize, and Richard Bray won the top Boarding Scholarship. We congratulate them both on their efforts.

Our tennis team had a mixed season. Captained by First VI player Tony Temple, they did well to beat a strong School team in the First Round but were well beaten by seemingly inferior opponents Grove in the Semi-Final.

David Potter was awarded his First XI colours and Toby Thomas and Niall Monro played for the Second XI. In the Senior cricket competition the house reached the final for the fifth time in six years only to be beaten again by Manor. However, the Junior team extracted just revenge by heavily defeating Manor in the final of the Junior competition.

Finally I would like to thank all the monitors for the tremendous amount of work that they have done this year in the House, and hope that their exam results confirm all they deserve.

N.P.M.

SCHOOL HOUSE Christmas Term School Appointments. Congratulations to Nick Ramsden—Head of Boats, a post which now seems traditionally filled by School House, and Bob Sherratt—School monitor.

Christmas Term brought some notable new arrivals, 13 Juniors, also Babak Saber, Manwarul Islam—and the Goodwin brothers, Ian and Simon. All settled in quickly.

The house has all the cheerful ingredients of an International Convention with representatives from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Chile, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Kenya, Singapore, Zambia and Lancashire.

We were well served in Athletics by our Captain, James Larcombe, who not only gained full points (in his standards) but inspired his team, notably Simon Goodwin and Stuart Andrews, with creditable results.

Our Rugger side was subject to lengthy and vigorous training by Captain Nick Graham, but alas to no avail, being beaten on a foggy day by an experienced Rise side who were the eventual competition winners.

Congratulations are due to Nick Glaysher, Nick Graham, Bob Sherratt and Phil Stemmler, who served the School XV well and were all justly rewarded for their efforts by being awarded their colours, Nigel Radford also played but was unfortunate not to gain his colours.

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The Senior Colts, led by Jon Glen, had a wonderful term, winning all their matches, and colours were awarded to the whole team, which included James McKinlay and Edward Parkinson. In the Junior XVs we were represented by.— Under 14 As Hindhaugh and Chapman Under 14 Bs Kershaw Under 15 As Bird and Hinchliffe Whilst we were placed third in the Work Cup at least we had the satisfaction of being the highest placed of the Boarding Houses, no mean achievement.

Junior Water Polo was notable for the time and energy expended by Martin Gray. His very young team reached the final, only to have the ill-luck to be beaten in extra time by an older and more experienced Rise team.

A good effort! Ian Hindhaugh and Andrew Kershaw deserve special mention. Both represented the School in swimming and water polo along with Paul Greenwood, Tim Barton, Martin Gray and Edward Lumb.

November and December provided little snow or opportunity for winter sports, but we were all concerned and sympathetic as Mr. Craine suffered a recurrence of his back trouble. Happily at the time of writing these notes he is now restored to his customary good health and humour.

Finally and sadly we said goodbye to Bob Sherratt, whom we shall miss. It is reported he has obtained employment at a brewery, presumably as preliminary and not an alternative to taking up his place at Edinburgh University.

Easter Term Easter Term brought the appointment of Richard Parkinson as School Monitor, and one new boy, David Hinchliffe. In the Water Polo competition we lost to Manor 6-3 in the semi-finals despite sterling work by Kershaw, Hindhaugh and Gray.

The House Play "Red Spy at Night" was an example of tight casting involving Graham Nicholson, Nick Graham and Ross Pullan, plus for the second consecutive year two guest celebrity stars from Queen Anne's —Debbie Long and Elaine Simmonds, whom it must be noted are becoming increasingly popular.

The audience were enthralled for the full duration of the play-25 minutes!

Credits are also due to John Swiers, Paul Scott and Tony Miller for creating a superb set, and to Mr. Macdonald, for "Producing", and much other hard work, including operating the curtain.

Congratulations are due to Richard Parkinson, for his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award, and to Richard Barker, who shot for the School.

The Senior Long Run was notable for good efforts by Stuart Wilson (10th), Richard Barker (13th) and our Captain, James Larcombe (17th), notwithstanding his adventures with barbed wire fences.

Jeremy Storey distinguished himself in Junior Squash but generally alas we are currently lacking in skill if not enthusiasm; we lost 5-0 to Temple.

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Mid-term brought a few notable casualties from influenza, but happily they were all restored to us in due time.

We lost the Junior House Rugby to the eventual winners—Rise, but the contest revealed some hitherto undiscovered talent; Manwural Islam playing for the first time demonstrated great panache, only tempered by his repeated inability to understand the off-side rule. In spite of a great effort from Babak Saber we lost to Temple in the Table Tennis competition.

House Squash was also lost to Queen's 3-2 in the final, a good effort from Graham Nicholson, Stuart Wilson and James Larcombe. On this occasion Nick Graham has not denied being idle!

There was an innovation in the Junior Cross Country when both first and second years were entered. There were good efforts from Richard Sharp (4th), Simon Goodwin (8th), Jeremy Storey (9th), Howard Bilton and Duncan Fallow.

We gained third place in House Swimming, with thanks to Ian Hindhaugh and Martin Gray; it was unfortunate that Andrew Kershaw was confined in the "San" at the critical time.

In the House Competitions, the Senior Table Tennis was won by Edward Parkinson, who beat James Larcombe 3-1, the Junior by Babak Saber, who beat Simon Goodwin.

Darts—Edward Parkinson beat Mark Pullan and Ian Hindhaugh beat Andrew Kershaw.

The competitions were well supported and there has been a keen competitive spirit and much goodwill and enjoyment.

School Colours were won by Graham Nicholson and James Larcombe for Squash: Nigel Radford, Richard and Edward Parkinson, First XI Hockey: congratulations to all of them. Both James Larcombe and Ross Pullan represented the Second XI. Trial Exams for the Fifth and Middle Sixth came round and to Mr. Craine's relief "examinitis"—or as he sometimes calls it the "Silly Season"—passed quietly and without undue incident.

We regretfully failed to make an appearance in the House Singing Competition due to the retirement of Richard Owen, our one surviving choir member. We were, however, able to produce some fierce competition, albeit on a different plane with the confident strains of the Classical, and occasionally not so Classical guitars of James Larcombe, Stuart Wilson and Jon Glen tentatively supported by David Reed.

It is worth recording the unusual occasion when the hallowed formality of school assembly was broken by the Headmaster's announcement that a package had been delivered from Chelsea Football Club, addressed to "A Supporter". Those who are knowledgeable in these matters directed their attention to Julian Bowen-Rees, who curiously did not step forward.

The Five-a-Side competition was notable for our B team, well led by Simon Goodwin and Jon Glen, finishing higher than the A team, in spite of the enthusiasm of Ross Pullan and Stuart Wilson.

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much activity in borrowing other allocations. Some splendid games have taken place and we have the talent and enthusiasm to do really well in the future.

Summer Term We returned to find the top floor and studies had been superbly carpeted. As a result of accommodating visitors during the holidays the House funds are particularly healthy, and we intend to purchase some games equipment in the near future.

Cricket. The House was well represented by the following : 1st XI — Jon Glen and Nigel Radford 2nd XI — Richard Parkinson and Steve Brown 3rd XI — Anwarul Islam Under 14 XI — Ian Hindhaugh, Nigel Chapman Senior House Match. We lost to Temple in the first round. Steve Brown carried his bat through the innings, and although the result was close, our fielding was not up to standard.

Junior Cricket versus Temple. Temple set a target of 125. Ian Hindhaugh played a Captain's innings and whilst we lost by 11 runs, the side, which contained eight Juniors, demonstrated great enthusiasm and determination, which looks well for the future.

Tennis. We lost to Rise in the first round. Nick Graham and Edward Parkinson played well in the doubles and only lost one game.

Rowing. The following represented the School at regattas : Senior: Nick Ramsden, Stuart Wilson, Phil Stemmler, Malcolm Warne.

Junior: Tim Linton, Stuart Andrews, Paul Greenwood, Richard Sharp.

A new bike shed, with lock, is now operational and is used extensively, especially by the Junior-Middles.

Our representatives in the First XI, Jon Glen and Nigel Radford, are both to be congratulated for gaining their colours, as are Richard Parkinson and Steve Brown, who represented the School at Second XI level.

School prizes have been won by Tim Barton and Ian Hindhaugh for consistently good work throughout the term. The B.M.A. Prize went to Richard Parkinson.

"Ted" Craggs and Richard Barker both won shooting cups—well done.

The House carried on its dominance on the river, winning two cups from three finals. The Junior four who at the start of the competition were given no chance, beat Grove and Temple to reach the final against Queen's. The race was won after a re-race. The Seniors won their cup against Temple; again they were not favourites. Our third finalist, Stuart Wilson, was unlucky to lose in the final of the sculls, by just half a length. Much of the success must be due to the hard work in coaching of Nick Ramsden and Stuart Wilson.

House colours were awarded to Martin Gray, Edward Parkinson an Richard Barker and Senior colours to Ross Pullan, Richard Parkinso and Nick Ramsden.

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A blend of determination and enthusiasm built up over the last year should hold us in good stead for the future.

Finally I would like to thank every member of the House for his support over the last year. Their co-operation has made my year in office a most enjoyable one. Lastly I wish you all every success in the future.

I .R.P.

TEMPLE Christmas Term I. P. Heavens was appointed Head of House, and G. D. Gumbrell was a School Monitor. The whole of the Middle Sixth were House Monitors, with R. F. Pulleyn as a School Monitor.

The term got off to an unfortunate start when Mr. Croft fell ill a few days before. We are pleased to be able to record a full return to his former health. Mr. Daniel is to be thanked for running the House so well during Mr. Croft's absence.

C. J. Hirst and I. G. Wilson are to be congratulated for gaining maximum points in the Athletics Standards. On Sports Day the House team, under the leadership of C. J. Hirst, achieved a remarkable win by not only coming first overall-94 points to Queen's 65 (second)—but by winning all the Athletics Cups. There were many fine individual performances; C. J. Hirst won the Senior 800m and 1500m, setting a new School record, R. F. Pulleyn the Senior 200m and 400m, S. J. WinrowCampbell the Senior Long Jump and 100m, J. A. Wiseman the Senior High Jump, C. P. Johnson the Intermediate 200m and I. G. Wilson the Junior 100m. The Senior and Intermediate Relay teams both won their events. Well done for this outstanding achievement!

Members of the House featured strongly in the School's Rugby teams; R. F. Pulleyn was Captain of the 1st XV; P. A. Newdick, T. C. Moore, R. F. Hart, D. I. Riley and S. J. Winrow-Campbell played for the 2nd XV; P. T. Atkinson played for the 3rd XV; K. W. Kerr was Vice-Captain of the Under 16 Colts XV, for which J. P. Morcom, C. P. Johnson, C. Hawkswell, S. W. Humphreys and M. E. Wilson also played.

J. N. W. Hare captained and I. A. Robinson played for the Under 15 Colts XV. I. G. Wilson played for the Under 14 Colts XV. A good match against Dronfield resulted in victory for the Senior House team by 28 points to 9. Unfortunately they were beaten 3-12 by Queen's in the next round.

The entry in the House Singing Competition was enthusiastic but unprepared, the team being stricken by illness, and we came fourth. Various knock-out competitions were organised in the House, proving very enjoyable; A. F. Heavens won the chess, S. M. Burn the snooker and M. A. Raheem the table tennis competition.

I.P.H. Easter Term At the beginning of the term, R. F. Pulleyn was appointed Head of House and C. J. Hirst was appointed a School Monitor. We congratulate I. P. Heavens on his election as a Scholar in Mathematics at Clare College, Cambridge.

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The term began well as members of the House proved their academic skills in the General Knowledge paper—special congratulations are in order for C. G. A. Morcom, J. R. A. Greaves, R. J. T. Wilson and A. Barrel!, who won their particular groups.

On the rugby field, the House met with little success at Junior level, although J. N. W. Hare, I. A. Robinson, I. G. Wilson and A. Jackson all played in regular School teams.

The Senior Inter-House cross-country race produced, once again, no success at House level, and we finished fifth. However, good performances were recorded by C. J. Hirst, who won the event, and A. M. Prowde, who finished 27th. At Junior level there was a little more success, and the House finished fourth, with particularly good efforts by A. B. Tuck, who came fifth and was, in fact, the first Third-former home, M. A. Raheem, S. M. Dixon and M. W. E. Watson, who all finished within the first twenty.

In the Inter-House indoor sports competition, the House has shown considerable skill, and has proved successful—if not always victorious.

Perhaps the highlight of these competitions was our victory in the Table Tennis competition. M. A. Raheem led the House to a decisive victory, beating School House 7-2, Manor 6-3, and Grove in the final 5-4. The team consisted of M. A. Raheem, H. R. B. Pease, S. M. Dixon and C. P. Johnson. In Squash, the Senior Team was narrowly defeated by Dronfield 3-2. However, the Juniors reached the semi-final and were narrowly defeated by Queen's. Prominent players in the competition were P. M. Stafford, H. R. B. Pease and P. N. Mander. The Badminton teams also had some success, and both teams reached the second round.

The Shooting team was particularly strong this year, and it consisted of P. D. Widdicombe, A. M. Prowde, C. J. Hirst and C. G. A. Morcom.

Sharp eyes, steady shooting, accompanied by consistent skill, enabled us to win the cup comfortably.

Two teams competed in the Inter-House Five-a-Side tournament. The 'A' team had particular success, and finished second in the league, and were the only unbeaten side in the competition. Top goal scorers were Riley and Pulleyn, and the team was also made up of Newdick (Capt.), Wilson, Wiseman, Kerr and Irons.

In the other School sports, C. G. A. Morcom, T. C. Moore, I. A. Nichols and C. A. F. Brown all rowed in Senior fours, and C. G. A. Morcom is a permanent oarsman of the first four. His brother, J. P. Morcom, rowed in the Colts four, who won the Head of the River in the Novice Class. In the swimming sports, as a House we had little success, but individual congratulations are due to K. W. Kerr and I. A. Robinson, who both came second in their events.

Summer Term

The term quickly got under way, and the summer sporting programme began immediately: Cricket, Water Polo and Rowing fixtures all set the initial pace in the first week of what is, in both academic and sporting circles, a very energetic term.

D. I. Riley was appointed Captain of Senior House cricket, and his regular place in the First XI makes him a most worthy leader. We defeated School House by two wickets in the first round of the InterHouse competition—C. Hawkswell made a very fast 52. We lost to The 96

Rise by four wickets in a close and tense struggle, in which only 125 runs were scored altogether. Other members of the House are to be congratulated on playing for School teams: K. W. Kerr (1st XI), J. N. W. Hare and H. R. B. Pease (Senior Colts), and D. M. Noyes (Junior).

J. N. W. Hare was appointed Captain of the Junior House cricket team.

The House Boat Club members provide a formidable line-up of enthusiastic oarsmen, many of whom have represented School crews: the most notable members being C. G. A. Morcom, T. C. Moore, C. A. F. Brown, I. A. Nichols and J. P. Morcom—all having rowed for top School crews. Judging from the abundance of good oarsmen, we anticipated some success in the Inter-House competition.

Disappointingly, little success was gained by the Tennis team, who were surpisingly defeated by the Grove in the first round. In Water Polo and Shooting congratulations are in order. K. W. Kerr is a regular and valuable member of the first team in Water Polo, and C. J. Hirst, A. M. Prowde, P. D. Widdicombe, S. W. Humphreys and P. W. H. Chilman are House Shooters, who also represent the School.

Academically, the House has asserted its influence on the term in no uncertain way. We learned that D. M. Noyes had gained a Scholarship, which is a very commendable feat; C. J. Hirst won the Wilcox Prize for Physics, P. A. Newdick the Senior Geography Prize, P. W. S. De Silva the Dean of York's Junior Latin Prize, P. S. Lancaster the Whytehead Senior Divinity Prize, A. F. Heavens shared the Dronfield Prize for Mathematics, G. C. Pattie a prize for Science, P. D. Jowsey the Handicraft Prize, and J. A. Johnson the Music Prize for Woodwind.

R.F.P.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER May Week, 1976 In the wake of an entertainment held in Trinity College and attended

by Peter Croft, David DuCroz and various past and present members of the School, parents and friends, a quorum of Cambridge Old Peterites decided to produce a Cambridge letter sketching the varied activities of the "1st XVI".

Eldest surviving is Angus Bowie (Temple, 1962-1967), whose long experience has well equipped him for dealing with the local Abbot. Now a Research Fellow of Emmanuel, his time between supervising, parties and High Table banquets is spent writing a thesis on ancient Lesbian poetry.

Several rungs below on the academic ladder comes the large group of third year undergraduates. Famous in the sports pages of The Times and Daily Telegraph is Steve Coverdale (Queen's, 1967-72), Cricket Blue, multiple sportsman for Emmanuel and occasional lawyer. Also in the Law faculty is John Mitchell (Temple, 1967-1972), whose occupations in Corpus Christi are many and varied. From the Governing Body of the College to part-time barman, footballer, jazz musician and sometime Yeoman of the Guard, he is pledged to appear in the Lents next year.

These two report occasional sightings of Robert Gray (Dronfield, 19671970) in the Old Schools. He is known to row for Selwyn.

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Medievalist Andrew George (Temple, 1967-72) has condescended to leave Trinity College cricket ground to assist in the invention of this letter, which he now claims to be a forgery. Also in Trinity is Richard Sharpe (Temple, 1967-72) hero (?) of University Challenge and doyen of the publishing world. He reads (and writes) Anglo-Saxon and Celtic and has recently achieved the distinction of being bumped three times in Trinity's tenth boat.

Derek Dempsey (Grove, 1967-72) reads Philosophy and is often to be found in the buttery on the Sidgwick Site. Otherwise he lives in Christ's. Equally elusive is Dick Harland (Manor, 1968-73) in his second year in Clare.

Ex-Head of St. Olave's, ex-Tongan policeman, David Beck (Alcuin, 1964-67) is now in Pembroke and has played rugger for the University this year. Also in Pembroke is second-year Simon Atkinson (Temple, 1968-73), whose reputation has only just survived the time when several less than ebriate OPs invaded his lodgings. High-up in University fencing circles, Simon is leaving Classics this year for areas more contemporary.

No relation is Russian-speaker Chris Atkinson (School House, 196772), whose linguistic studies have led him over most of the known and parts of the unknown world, though during term he can still be found in Caius, wearing the characteristic East German Pioneer uniform.

Hard-working secretary of Trinity Hall Boat Club this year was Philip Challis (School House, 1968-73), who specialises in Biology and Bump Suppers. Phil's unfortunate accident at this term's Supper presented the staff at Addenbroke's Hospital with an interesting problem in the reaction of anaesthetics with CHSCH2OH. Spectacularly undistinguished in recent events has been the Trinity 1st Boat, with Paul Withers (Rise, 1969-74) at No. 4. Audible at 800 metres, Paul's vocal repertoire is not in the common run of Trinity mathematicians and he has also posed for a Homerton Art Class. Also to be seen at Homerton, but in the more respectable capacity of lecturer, is Andrew Riley, a former master at St. Peter's. During the Michaelmas Term he descended briefly from the skies around Cambridge to attend an OP gathering in Trinity.

The blame must fall on Paul and his fellow freshmen Chris Smith (Queen's, 1969-74) and James Harrison (Queen's, 1969-74) for getting together a flexible sub-set of the Cambridge contingent for distinctly informal OP dinners two or three times a term. James, reading Classics in Corpus Christi, has shown great talents as LX Club front-row forward and Bacchant, involving him in sporadic conflict with the college porters.

Chris, a St. John's oarsman (failed 12th boat) reads medicine, together with a flock of women, as does Tim Stephenson (Dronfield, 1970-75) in Caius. Their conversation is best steered away from the more emetic aspects of the Dissecting Room.

Academic work is more interesting to do than to report, but it does occupy a considerable proportion of the spare time of all Cambridge OPs, as hopefully exam results will show. Some were almost as exhausted

by Tripos as by the May Balls.

It is perhaps surprising that only two of those mentioned above, Derek Dempsey and Andrew George, are leaving this year, but even more surprising that only one or two Peterites are coming up as freshmen in October. Past or present members of the School are always welcome in Cambridge, especially at the irregular dinners, though it must be appreciated that these occasions are anything but nostalgic.

The Cambridge Old Peterites.

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ANOTHER LETTER FROM SHEFFIELD Following on from last year's letter from Sheffield, I thought it might be best to give a slightly broader view of University life and a few aspects relating to Sheffield in particular, but before doing so it is worth noting that it is not a bad idea if you feel like it, to take a year off from studying, have a rest, and then embark on your further education. It is not unknown for people to find the need to continue at a certain pace of academic study too much, this is particularly true of the Law course.

However, don't let this detract from the obvious enjoyment and achievement which can be found in University life. Most people find they settle in by the end of the first term, and the freedom is very conducive to participation in the social life surrounding the University. This is particularly so in Sheffield, where the University is very much integrated with the City.

One point which must be emphasised, as Mark Dimelow noted in his letter to The Peterite last year, is that self discipline is the all important factor at University or any College, both in work and play. The attractions of the life are many, and these must be balanced against your work commitment, where you will find the onus is on you to keep up with the course requirements.

There seems to be a surprising number of Peterites at Sheffield, both in the University and at the Polytechnic. It seems to be a very popular area, probably because it is just far enough out of reach of parents for people to feel fully independent.

Mark Dimelow mentioned last year the large range of activities including sport, politics, and other recreational facilities in the Union, Halls, and Faculties, not to mention the inter-University competitions and liaisons, so I will not reiterate that point. However, one further aspect of University life is accommodation. We are often told that with inflation affecting rents and prices in general, the situation is fairly tight.

Nevertheless, there is a wide range of accommodation for students, including lodging with a family, living in a flat, at home, or in a hall of residence.

From the first year point of view, purely on social grounds, I would recommend going into hall if you can, as that way you will get to know more people quickly, and then later on perhaps decide to go and live in a flat.

Finally, if you want to get away from University for a while, there is a perfect back door to Sheffield, namely the Peak District, which will provide you with fresh air and good walks, interspersed with a few pubs, and a change from any constraining routine.

Basically you make University, or any College for that matter, what you will.

C.E.S.M. 12.3.76 The Editor would be very pleased to have letters from other Universities and Colleges.

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OLD PETERITE NEWS The Old Peterite Club's 85th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on 10th July.

F. N. Newdick was elected President of the Club for a period of two years in succession to P. S. Atkinson.

D. W. Grice, R. D. Harding, K. Hick, C. H. Lewis, K. M. Ratcliff and D. T. Rumfitt were elected to serve on the General Committee.

It was announced that the East Riding dinner would be held on Friday, 27th May, 1977, at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield.

The meeting discussed at length the problems of running a London dinner, specifically the problems of cost and of finding an organiser.

Although the dinner held in April had been a very enjoyable evening, many of those attending were not from the London area. Eventually the meeting reluctantly agreed that there should be no dinner this year.

It was announced that D. L. Brown would be the North East Hon. Secretary in succession to J. N. Roe. The School v. Old Peterites Rugger match will be played on Saturday, 11th December. That evening there will be a Dance held at the School, run by the School Cricket Club.

TIES The following crested Club ties are available from the Hon. Secretary, D. Kirby, The Rise, 41 Clifton, York: — All Silk £2.85 Terylene/Crimplene £1.30

OLD PETERITE CLUB OFFICERS President: F. N. Newdick, "Talgarth", 134 York Road, Haxby, York.

Hon. Secretary: D. Kirby, The Rise, 41 Clifton, York.

Hon. Treasurer: J. E. Moore, "Mylncroft", 1 Mylnhurst Road, Sheffield.

District Hon. Secretaries: — 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: D. L. Brown, 40 Carmel Road South, Darlington.

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.

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OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 10th July, 1976, in the School Dining Hall. The toast of "The School" was proposed by J. A. Denison. The Headmaster responded, and also proposed the health of the "Club" to which the President responded.

The Club is again indebted to the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided.

Those present were: Dronfield, J. The President Fearnside, F. (F. N. Newdick) Fearnside, F. H. The Headmaster Gaastra, J. N. The Hon. Secretary Graham, G. E. L. (D. Kirby) Green, P. The Hon. Treasurer Hall, M. S. (J. E. Moore) Hamilton, D. H. P. S. Atkinson Harding, R. D. (Immediate Past Harding, R. F. President) The Head of the School Harris, P. L. Harwood, R. H. (S. Bruce-Jones) Hepworth, M. G. B. Allen, B. Angel, S. Hick, K. Hirst, D. Atkinson, R. Hubbard, R. H. Baker, E. T. N. Hudson, R. Baldwin, R. R. Hudson, T. F. Brindley, R. A. Jesper, D. G. S. Brown, A. Johnston, P. D. Brown, J. C. Browne, D. Judge, H. W. Knowlson, D. W. Chilman, K. G. Le Tocq, L. C. Clare, P. C. McCarter, D. B. Clark, J. J. Clarkson, I. G. Mcllroy, W. S. Magson, N. J. Collins, P. Matthews, V. V. Croft, P. G. Megginson, J. S. Cummin, D. C. Nendick, B. M. Dench, P. G. R. Dench, S. R. Newdick, J. M. Newdick, P. J. Denison, J. A.

Nix, J. Parkin, G. D. Peacock, R. W. Penty, J. R. Penty, P. R. Potter, D. N. Powell, W. W. Power, P. F. Ranson, E. M. H. Ratcliff, K. M. Raylor, A. W. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Richardson, J. C. Robinson, C. A. Rounthwaite, D. P. Rounthwaite, J. C. Rumfitt, D. T. Shepherd, P. N. Shepherd, P. W. Shuttleworth, G. M. Simpson, A. E. Smith, W. Stanley, R. M. Stapleton, J. S. Taylor, M. R. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, E. G. Wetherell, 0. C. Wood, J. R.

THE OLD PETERITE WEST RIDING DINNER 27th October, 1975 The The Mr. Mr. Mr Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. .

President and Mrs. Atkinson Headmaster and Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. A. R. Barrett and Mrs. M. Butterworth and Mrs. P. M. Darley and Mrs. W. M. Hudson and Mrs. D. Kirby and Mrs. A. R. Marks and Mrs. C. Metcalfe and Mrs. R. W. Metcalfe and Mrs. G. F. B. Mitchell and Mrs. A. E. Moss and Mrs. F. N. Newdick

Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Parkin Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Parkin Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Parkin Mr. R. D. S. Pilcher and Guest Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Raylor Mr. and Mrs. J. C. M. Rayson Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. D. Stabler Mr. C. W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Todd Mr. and Mrs. Webster

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OLD PETERITE CLUB LONDON DINNER The Old Peterite Club London Dinner was held at the Great Wester Royal Hotel on Friday, 2nd April, 1976, and for the first time ladies wer present.

Fifty-five gathered to hear John Addey propose the toast of th School and the Headmaster reply.

Jimmy Hanson, a past President of the Old Peterite Club, then proposed the health of the ladies and Mrs. Sheila Dronfield, the wife of the former Headmaster, replied on behalf of the ladies.

It was felt by all that this innovation was one that should be repeated and hoped that next time the numbers would be somewhat greater. The general feeling was that a Dinner in the Spring was preferable to one in the Winter months.

Those present were: — • J. F. W. Addey %P. S. Atkinson—President Mrs. P. S. Atkinson • D. P. Atkinson - S. Astley N. R. Barton ▪ Dr. H. N. Blackford A. C. Brown Mrs. A. C. Brown J. 11. Dixon Mrs. J. B. Dixon R. S. Dixon Mrs. R. S. Dixon J. M. L. Dook Mrs. J. M. L. Dook J. Dronfield—former Headmaster Dr. Sheila Dronfield Dr. R. Field P. D. R. Gardiner—Headmaster H. A. L. Golightly Miss D. M. Easton Dr. G. E. L. Graham J. A. Hanson—Past President Mrs. J. A. Hanson Richard D. Harding Robert Harding Mrs. R. Harding D. Kirby—Hon. Secretary

Mrs. D. Kirby • C. H. Lewis Mrs. C. H. Lewis , T. J. Lewis—Past President Mrs. T. J. Lewis , Dr. W. Maxwell Mrs. W. Maxwell • F. N. Newdick—President Elect Mrs. F. N. Newdick . D. J. Pallant Mrs. D. J. Pallant • C. J. Pattison Mrs. C. J. Pattison . C. J. Quickfall Mrs. C. J. Quickfall • J. C. Richardson Miss M. Needham • A. Short . D. L. Slade • R. J. Slade . A. B. Smallman Mrs. A. B. Smallman • C. J. A. Smith Mrs. C. J. A. Smith C. W. Thompson—Immediate Past President Miss P. Pannell

EAST RIDING DINNER The Annual East Riding Old Peterite Dinner was held at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield, on Friday, 21st May. The toast to "The School" was proposed by C. C. Dee and the Headmaster responded.

Those present were: — J. U. Burdass H. M. Beachell The President (P. S. Atkinson) The Headmaster D. P. Atkinson J. S. Atkinson

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r J. S. W. Cook J. R. Dawson C. C. Dee D. Dixon M. Dodgson P. A. Fenton C. Frank H. A. L. Golightly R. C. Hopkinson M. R. Hornby D. Jesper

D. P. Johnston T. A. W. Kettlewell D. Kirby W. G. A. Maxwell J. S. Megginson P. R. B. Megginson F. N. Newdick J. Newitt R. W. Peacock J. N. Rhodes G. W. Smith

J. E. Smith

W. Smith

C. J. Swiers R. Tasker J. S. R. Tindall N. E. Tomlinson T. G. Tomlinson D. M. Walker M. Walker 0. C. Wetherell H. L. Wood

OLD PETERITE GOLF The Competition for the Burnett Trophy was held at York Golf Club, Strensall, on Sunday, 1 1 th July, when twenty Old Peterites did battle!

As usual the Competition was run as a Stableford and the trophy was won by Paul Middlebrook with 37 points (on a better last nine), with a gross 76, playing from an 8 handicap. The runner-up and winner of the prize for the best gross score was Keith Ratcliff, also with 37 points, with a gross 73, playing off a 5 handicap. Richard Wood was third with 33 points (21 handicap).

The weather was extremely hot—almost too hot—but this was counteracted by the presence on the tenth tee of Reg Stephenson who very kindly provided iced drinks for all the competitors as they staggered through! This was a life-saving service, for which the rest of us were extremely grateful.

The Old Peterites again qualified for the final stages of the Grafton Morrish Tournament, to be held during October. The team was led by Paul Middlebrook and the other five members were Tom Booth, Richard Crowther, David Edbrooke, Bob Elliott and Cliff Lockwood. We wish them every success in the finals, which, of course, will have taken place by the time this is in print.

J. C. M. R. NEWS OF OLD PETERITES Engagement PEARSON. On 4th August, 1975, John Pearson became engaged

Pauline H. Goodenough, from Birmingham. (Temple 1967 72).

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Marriages

KITCHING-HORWOOD. On 28th February, 1976, at All Saints, Brompton, Dr. C. J. Kitching to Miss Hilary Horwood of the Vicarage, Brompton. (Temple 1959-63).

MARSHALL-CUNNINGHAM. On 5th July, 1975, at the Royal Engineers Garrison Church, Old Brompton, Medway, Kent, Captain Donald L. Marshall, Royal Engineers, to Nina Carol Cunningham of Wigmore, Kent, and formerly of Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

(Grove 1957-62).

WEBSTER-COATES. R. V. Webster married Jennifer Coates of Birstwith, Harrogate, on 15th March, 1975. (Grove 1952-55).

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Births

COLLINS. To Michael and Honor (née Birtwhistle) on Friday, 21st .

November, 1975, at Scunthorpe General Hospital, a son. (School House 1952-56).

WIGHTMAN. To Jennifer and David Wightman on Thursday, 25th March, 1976, a son, Andrew Robin John. (Queen's 1955-61).

Deaths

GODWIN. On 13th April, 1976, Mark Godwin (Temple 1969-74).

HARDCASTLE. On 8th July, 1976, H. R. Hardcastle. ( 1915-18).

SAVILLE. On 10th June, 1976, John Saville. (1914-19). An appreciation appears in this edition.

ANDERSON, S. (1916-21). Major Anderson writes of his days in the O.T.C. band which was asked by the G.O.C. Northern Command to play "martial music" through the streets of York when the first war was over and there was no other band available. They played for about two hours, and at the Mansion House were asked by the Lord Mayor to play the National Anthem which was not possible for buglers. Major Anderson thinks it "a pity that there is no Army Cadet Force in the School now". (He is perhaps not aware that there is a Combined Cadet Force with a Royal Navy and a Royal Air Force Section; the Army Section has been recently closed, but we hope to revive it in time.)

CARLILE, J. W. (Manor 1964-69) is tenant of the Star Inn, East Ilsley, Newbury. He married in 1973, his wife having two children by her first marriage, and they had a son last year.

DEAS, R. M. (1931-36). Maxwell Deas is Head of Religious Programmes for Tyne Tees Television. He arranged the recording of four Epilogues for broadcast in the north east by David Rumfitt (1934-39), Manager of Midland Bank, Richmond, Yorks.; they were joined at lunch afterwards by John Sleight (1935-40), Features and Political Programmes Editor for Tyne Tees; and another chance visitor to the studios that day was Professor C. Northcote Parkinson (1923-29).

EGGLESHAW, R. C. (Temple 1965-69) is Assistant Staff Manager at Claridges Hotel, London.

GIBSON, T. A. (Temple 1969-74), Midshipman, left Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, in December, 1975, having been presented with one of two Admirals' swords for services to the College. He is now in H.M.S. Antelope.

GRICE, D. W. (School 1967-72), scholar of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, gained First Class Honours in Jurisprudence.

HEPWORTH, M. G. B. (Queen's 1965-71) has succeeded J. L. Richardson as Secretary of the Pandas Hockey Club.

KING, H. A. (Queen's 1956-62) was runner-up in the Medical Journalists' Association Award Competition, for his articles on the treatment of Haemophiliacs.

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KITCHING, C. J. (Temple 1959-63). Dr. Christopher Kitching read History and researched for his Ph.D. at Durham University, and joined the Public Record Office six years ago. He conducted an eleven month survey of Church of England central records for a recently published report. One room, "a fascinating place, in which a missionary society kept its records and relics" contained skulls and spears; and he saw "hundreds of thousands of files stretched from end to end of the Church Commissioners' vaults". As Dr. Kitching says, "there's an awful lot of information in Church records which relates to other aspects of history".

MARSHALL, D. L. (Grove 1957-62). Captain Marshall, Royal Engineers, is Training Officer for the Royal Engineer T.A.V.R. Specialist Units at Camberley, Surrey.

PEARSON, J. S. D. (Temple 1967-72) has been awarded a B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying at Newcastle Polytechnic.

RUDDOCK, J. M. (Queen's 1959-64) writes from Sinsheim in Germany about the School's motto, Super antiquas vias, wondering if its meaning is taught here. He says that he has come to know that the old paths are the way of the Bible, the paths taken by St. Peter when he started to follow Jesus. "The opposing world forces are likely to be as strong at St. Peter's as elsewhere," he writes, "and it would be naïve to consider that Jesus was well known at the School when I was there." He hopes "that the situation is now different", and he recommends for reading the first letter of St. Peter, particularly the 23rd verse of its first chapter.

TOWNEND, J. V. (Manor 1963-68) has become an Associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, having obtained his diploma in Land Economics in 1973.

WEBSTER, R. V. (Grove 1952-55) works with a firm of solicitors in Leeds.

WEIGHILL, W. P. (1941-46), recently promoted Colonel, has taken command of Victory College at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. The responsibility of the College is the military training of all the Post University Cadetship and Direct Entry graduate officers, Short Service and Regular.

JOHN SAVILLE, O.B.E., J.P. With deep regret we report the death of Mr. John Saville, after a short illness, on 10th June, 1976. He was educated at St. Peter's School during the period 1914-1919, his school-days thus including the whole of the First World War. From school he passed in due course to Leeds University, where he obtained a degree in Pharmacy.

Throughout his subsequent life he maintained close contact with his old school. He sent his son to St. Peter's, and there are now four of his grandsons to maintain and strengthen the family tradition. This gave him much pleasure and satisfaction, and he followed their progress with keen interest.

John Saville was for some time a member of the Old Peterite Club Committee, and for over seven years the Honorary Treasurer of the Club. After the Second World War the support of its Old Boys was the 105

School's greatest need, for the ravages of air raids had taken their toll, and during the war very little in the way of repairs was possible, and any modernisation or new buildings quite out of the question. John was one of the outstanding senior stalwarts of his generation on whom we depended—and not in vain. His old School friends, and indeed many others, will miss him, and will consider themselves fortunate to have been privileged to know him.

John Saville was one of the best known and most respected men in York public life. He was a York magistrate for over twenty-three years, chairman for many years of the former York National Health Service Executive Council and a member of the former York "A" Hospital Management Committee.

In recognition of his services to the community, John Saville, who was for thirty years chairman of York Boys' Club, was awarded the O.B.E. in 1971.

He was a former governor of the Company of Merchant Adventurers, past president of York Rotary Club, past chairman of York Round Table and chairman of the Friends of Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate.

He founded the York Photographic Society and was a former chairman of York Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of which he became a fellow in 1973.

John Saville was a member of York Diocesan Board of Finance and a churchwarden of Dringhouses Church and of St. Helen's Church. He was actively involved, too, with the Jane Wright Charity and the Bishopthorpe Trust.

All past and present members of the School send their condolences to his widow and family, and pray that they will be given strength to bear their loss with fortitude and thanksgiving.

J.D.

MARK GODWIN 1956-1976

It was with great sorrow that we heard of the death of Mark Godwin on 13th April, less than two years after he left school.

We offer our deep sympathy to his family, and in his memory it is intended to plant a tree in the School grounds.

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