Old Peterite News

wife Tanya. Other former members of the Masters' Common Room now in Cambridge, apparently for good, are Andrew Riley at Homerton and Rob Wyke at St. Catherine's. David and Mary DuCroz made a guest appearance at Cambridge Regatta, and another former captain of First and Third Trinity, Nick Blackford (Manor, 1959-64), was seen at their Bumps Supper. Pete Summers (Temple, 1963-68), who returned to coach Corpus last year, is now coaching a successful Imperial College crew.

On Regatta Day we were again able to welcome two crews from the School, although they seemed sadly unappreciative of our ale.

This year we have several leavers—Phil Challis, Chris Atkinson, Paul Withers, Chris Smith and Tim Stephenson; we wish them the best of luck for the future—they will no doubt return periodically a la Mitchell —and look forward to welcoming those coming up in October. The Cambridge Old Peterites.

The Old Peterite Club's 87th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on 15th July.

K. M. Ratcliff was unanimously elected President of the Club in succession to F. N. Newdick.

P. M. Darley, M. G. B. Hepworth, D. C. Holmes, D. M. H. Phillips, D. N. Simmons and E. G. Thompson were elected to serve on the General Committee.

It was announced that the East Riding Dinner would be held on either 18th or 25th May 1979. Those in the area will be informed of the date by the Area Secretary, any others wishing to attend this immensely popular area dinner, should contact the Area Secretary, P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones", Garton, Driffield.

Three masters at the School, C. E. Field, P. L. Harris and G. M. Shuttleworth were elected honorary life members of the Club, in addition to D. G. Cummin, who was elected at a Committee meeting earlier in the year.

TIES

D.P. Club ties are available from the Hon. Secretary, D. Kirby, The Rise, 41 Clifton, York.

Crimplene—£1.80 each

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER

The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 15th July, 1978 in the School Dining Hall. The toast of The School' was excellently proposed by F. B. S. Hamby and the Headmaster responded. The toast of 'The Old Peterite Club' was proposed in a superb speech by the Club's guest, the Very Rev. Lawrence Jackson, Provost of Blackburn. The new President, K. M. Ratcliff, responded. The Club is again indebted to the School Catering Staff for the first class meal provided.

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Those present were:

The President (K. M. Ratcliff) The Headmaster The Very Rev.

Lawrence Jackson The Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby) The Hon. Treasurer (J. E. Moore) The Bursar (Col. J. P. F. Abbott) The Head of School (R. Marsland) Adler, W. J. Allen, B. Armstrong, I. J. Atkinson N. G. Atkinson, P. S. Bainbridge, M. W. Baker, E. T. N. Beadle, J. J. Briggs, N. Brindley, R. A. Brown, D. Brown, J. C. Browne, F. D. Bruce, R. Bulcock, R. J. Burn, S. M. Clappison, j. Clarkson, I. G. Creasy, B. Croft, P. G. Crowe, P. Crowley, P. Cummin,.D. G. Darley, P. M. Denison, J. A. Dronfield, J. Fearnside, F. Fearnside, F. H. Gatiss, H. C. Gill, I. A. Graham, G. E. L. Hall, M. S. Hamilton, D. Hanson, J. A. Harding, R. D. Harding, R. F. Harnby, F. B. S. Hepworth, M. G. B. Hirst, D. Houghton, C. C. Hubbard, R. H. Hudson, R. E. Hudson, T. F. Humble, J. G. Jesper, D. G. S. Jesper, N. Johnston, D. P. Knowles, G. Le Tocq, L. C. Lewis, T. J. Lockwood, C. Lockwood, P. A. Macpherson, I. S. Magson, N. J. Markwick-Smith, J. R. Mathews, J. Middlebrook, P. Morris, P. A. Nendick, B. M. Newdick, F. N. Newdick, J. M. Newdick, P. A. Oliver, R. W. Parkin, G. D. Pattie, S. K. Peacock, R. Penty, A. Penty, J. R. Phillips, D. M. H. Potter, D. N. Powell, W. B. Pritchard, G. D. Pulleyn, R. F. Pulleyn, V. C. Ranson, E. M. H. Raylor, J. Rayson, J. C. M. Richardson, J. C. Robinson, I. Rounthwaite, D. P. Rounthwaite, J. C. Rumfitt, D. T. Shepherd, P. M. Simpson, A. E. Spence, J. N. Stansfield, L. Steel, K. A. Stevens, R. A. Tait, A. W. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, E. G. Turner, A. J. Turner, E. H. N. Wallace, S. Ward, T. B. White, T. G. Wood, J. R. Woolley, C. J. Yeomans, J. F.

THE OLD PETERITE WEST RIDING DINNER

The West Riding Dinner was held at the Swan and Talbot, Wetherby on 19th January, 1978. Those present were:

The President (F. N. Newdick) and Mrs. Newdick The Headmaster (P. D. R. Gardiner) and Mrs. Gardiner Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Barratt Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Bird Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Butterworth Mr. R. E. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kent Mr. and Mrs. G. D. B. Knowles Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Marsden Dr. and Mrs. G. F. B. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Moore Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Moore Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Moss Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rawlings Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Raylor Mr. C. W. Thompson and guest

OLD PETERITE CLUB OFFICERS AND GENERAL COMMITTEE-1978/79

President: K. M. Ratcliff Esq., "Dormers," 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamstel d,

Herts.

Past Presidents: P. S. Atkinson Esq., "Greystones," Garton, Driffield, North Humberside. H. L. Creer Esq., J.P., "Daresbury," 117 The Mount, York. YO2 2SA. J. A. Hanson Esq., "Montclair," 11 Newton Drive, Accrington,

Lancashire. T. J. Lewis Esq., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, Nr.

Lymington, Hants. F. N. Newdick Esq., "Talgarth," 134 York Road, Haxby, York. F. W. B. Pacey Esq., O.B.E., "The Cantens," Ruebery Lane, Osmotherley,

Northallerton, North Yorkshire. DL6 3PG. C. W. Thompson Esq., F.R.I.C.S., 2 Brinkbum Vale Road, Totley,

Sheffield.

Vice Presidents: The Head Master, St. Peter's School, York. K. G. Chilman Esq., 71 Meadowfields Drive, Huntington Road, York. J. Dronfield Esq., O.B.E., J.P., M.A., Askham Bryan, York. YO2 3QS. Brigadier C. C. Fairweather C.B., C.B.E., T.D., J.P., D.L., "The White

Lodge," Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Cleveland. The Rt. Rev. M. H. Harland, "White Chimneys," Rockwood Road, West

Wittering, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex. Sir Philip R. Morris, C.B.E., M.A., LL.D., Bryncoedifor Vicarage,

Rhydymain, Dolgellau, Gwynedd.

Hon Secretary: D. Kirby., Esq., M.A., The Rise, 41 Clifton, York and St. Peter's Schoo

York.

Hon Treasurer: J. E. Moore Esq., "Mylncroft," 1 Mylnhurst Road, Sheffield, 11.

District Hon. Secretaries: West Riding —G. D. Parkin Esq., "Woodhayes," 26 Chevet Lane, Sandal,

Wakefield, West Yorkshire. North West — Dr. G. E. L. Graham J.P., "Croft End," 297 Wigan Lane,

Wigan. WN1 2QY. North East— D. L. Brown Esq., 40 Carmel Road South, Darlington. East Riding— P. S. Atkinson Esq., "Greystones," Garton, Driffield, Nort

Humberside. York —J. C. M. Rayson Esq., M.A., 2 St. Olave's Road, Clifton, York and

St Olave's School, York.

P. M. Darley., 11 The Paddock, Boroughbridge Road, York.

YO2 6AW. J. A. Denison Esq., Manor Court, Skelton, York. Dr. G. E. L. Graham J.P., "Croft End," 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan.

WN1 2QY. D. W. Grice Esq., 86 Welham Road, Norton, Ma1ton, North

Yorkshire. 1981 1980

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R. D. Harding Esq., Alcuin House, 12 The Avenue, Clifton,

York. YO3 6AT.

1979 R. F. Harding Esq., Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York 1980 M. G. B. Hepworth Esq., Bell House, Askham Bryan, York. 1981 J. K. Hick Esq., "Mole End," 1 Newdale, Usher Park, Haxby,

York. YO3 8LN. 1979 D. C. Holmes Esq., 18 The Avenue, Stokesley ,Middlesbrough,

Cleveland. 1981 L. C. Le Tocq Esq., 12 St. Peter's Grove, York 1980 C.H. Lewis Esq., "Oakhurst," 7 Totteridge, Common, Totteridge,

London. N20 8LL. 1979 D. M. H. Phillips Esq., Aldersley Farm, Holt, Wrexham, Clwyd, North Wales. 1981 E. M. H. Ranson Esq., 17 Carleton Avenue, Simonstone, Nr.

Burnley, Lancs. 7980 J. C. Richardson Esq., The Forge, Little Ouseburn, York. 1980 D. T. Rumfitt Esq., St. Olave's, 30A Westfields, Richmond,

North Yorkshire. 1979 D. N. Simmons Esq., 113 The Oval, Brookfield, Middlesbrough,

Cleveland. 1981 E. G. Thompson Esq., "West Winds," 4 Moor Lane, Haxby,

York. 1981

OLD PETERITE LODGE NO. 6412

The Annual Installation of the Old Peterite Lodge No. 6412 was held at the Masonic Hall, Duncombe Place, York at 4 00 p.m. on Wednesday 21st June, 1978. Brother Paul Martyn Darley was installed as Worshipful Master by Worshipful Brother M. A. Butterworth.

The Worshipful Master then appointed his Officers as follows.

Bro. J. K. Hick Senior Warden

Bro. L. P. Dobson Junior Warden W. Bro. G. H. Briggs Chaplain W. Bro. G. D. Smith Treasurer

Bro. B. J. Watson W. Bro. F. D. Newdick Secretary Director of Ceremonies

Bro. G. M. Todd Bro. D. I. Fletcher Senior Deacon Junior Deacon

W. Bro. J. E. Moore W. Bro. C. S. Shepherd W. Bro. T. D. J. Layfield

W. Bro. F. J. Hornby

Bro. P. C. Knowlson

Bro. G. D. B. Knowles

Bro. R. Atkinson

Bro. R. D. S. Pitcher

Bro. R. A. Relton

Charity Steward Assist. Director of Cermonies Assist. Secretary Inner Guard Steward Steward

Steward Steward Steward

At the Festive Board following the Installation, the Toast to St. Peter's School was proposed by Bro. G. M. Todd and the response was given by W. Bro. F. N. Newdick.

Any Old Peterite wishing to know further details should contact: B. J. Watson, 1 Scawton Avenue, Huntington, York, YO3 9JA.

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES

Births HAIGH-LUMBY, P. R. announces the birth of a son, James Robert, on 28th November, 1976. (Temple 1965-70). HARDING. On 16th February, 1978 to Jan and Richard Harding, a daughter, Sarah Joanne. (Rise 1960-66). WILKS. To Chris and Janet on 2nd June, 1977, at Princess Royal

Maternity Hospital, Huddersfield, a daughter, Susannah Mary. (Queen's 1962-67).

Marriages BARRETT, A. R. married Diana Kathryn North on 20th September,. 1977. (School House 1954-58). FERGUSON, M. J. On 24th June, at St. Paul's Church, Letchworth, to Kathy James. (Queen's 1963-68). PEARSON, J. S. D. married Pauline Goodenough, B.A., S.R.N., at St_

Thomas's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, on 23rd July, 1977. (Temple 1967-72).

Engagement FLETCHER, P. H. announces his engagement to Jennifer Conroy of

Wigan. (Dronfield 1967-72).

Deaths BEACHELL, H. M., on Sunday, 7th May. (1922-23). HAMILTON-WILLIAMS, C. D. killed in a yachting accident in Ne

Zealand. (Temple 1960-65). NELSON, H. N. On 23rd November, 1977 at Kingston General H pital, Hull, aged 77. (1913-18). ROBINSON, A. E. At East Ayton, Major-General A. E. Robinson,

D.S.O., J.P., D.L., (formerly The Green Howards) aged 83. YEOMAN, W. G., on 5th June, 1978 at Marlow. (School House 1912-17).

BARRETT, A. R., a partner in Spicer and Pegler, Chartered Accountants Leeds, since 1972. (School House 1954-58) BARTON, N. R. appointed Headmaster of Newlands Preparatory School,

Gosforth. (Queen's 1955-60). BROWN, G. B. shared the George Long Prize in Roman Law at Cambridge. (Queen's 1972-77). COCHRANE, R. E. appointed Manager at Natwest Bank's Hull, Holderness Road Branch. From 1969-70 he was President of the Wakefield

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DAY, T. M. is commended in the Musical Times, April 1978 for his recital on the restored 1895 Walker organ at St. Matthew's Northampton. (Dronfield 1966-69). FLETCHER, P. H. has become Site Engineer with Tarmac Construction

Ltd. at Saffron Walden. (Dronfield 1967-72). HARRISON, J. P. H. took a first in part 2 of the Classical Tripos and was awarded a research studentship at Corpus Christi, Cambridge (Queen's 1969-74). HILL, J. E. C. Dr Christopher Hill, Master of Balliol, received an honorary degree at York University on 7th July, and came to the school to give a talk to the History Society (Rise 1925-31). HIRST, C. J. led Cambridge University Orienteering team to victory over Oxford, winning the individual event by 3+ minutes; and led the

University O.T.C. team to victory in Eastern District Army (T.A.) championships, again winning the individual event. He has since represented British Universities in Finland, the British Army in

Sweden, and Great Britain in Norway. (Temple 1971-76). HARDING, D. F. won the Queen's Medal at Bisley for champion shot of the Territorial Army. (Rise 1960-65). HOWAT, J. N. T. After nine years as Vicar of Wheldrake, Revd. Jeremy

Howat has been appointed Rector of Hurlingham and Villa Devoto,

Buenos Aires, Diocese of Argentina and Eastern South America (School House 1948-54). O'DONNELL, G., Commander, Royal Navy, serving as Supply Officer in H.M.S. Ark Royal. He would be pleased to hear from any O.P. contemplating selling a 1350 Commemoration Plate. See Changes of

Address. (Manor 1946-50). PEARSON, J. S. D. is now a Chartered Surveyor and qualified to become an Associate of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors. (Temple 1967-72). PHILLIPS, D. M. H. played No. 2 at Squash for Wales, for which he now has ten caps. (Rise 1970-75). ROBINSON, A. Pilot Officer, Royal Air Force, an Air Traffic Control

Officer. He really enjoys his work, "the life and the responsibility of being an officer". (Rise 1970-73). ROBINSON, I. played No. 2 at Squash for England which won the tournament in which Phillips played for Wales. Robinson now has thirty England caps, and eight Great Britain caps. (Temple 1966-71). SLEIGHT, J. I. Features Producer and Political Editor for Tyne-Tees

Television; he has just completed a successful year as Captain of the

City of Newcastle Golf Club, and is resuming work on his history of the Club. (School House 1935-40). Information supplied by R. M.

Deas, (Grove 1931-35, School House 1935-36). STEPHENSON, T. C. took a first in part 2 of the Medical Tripos at

Caius, Cambridge. (Dronfield 1970-75). WILLSTROP, M. was on the staff of Gresham's Junior School from 1969 to 1978 and is now professional coach and Manager at Abbeydale

Squash Club, Sheffield. He has been playing Squash for Norfolk and been involved in coaching the England Junior Squad as Assistant

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