Commemoration, 1976

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.

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.