Oct 1980 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. LXXI

OCTOBER, 198o

No. 397

Editorial Committee:

Alistair Carder-Geddes, Christopher Ashurst, Michael Bowstead, Anthony Dixon, Ian Cramb, Andrew Fawthrop, Timothy Blackburn, Andrew Cochrane, Neil Harness and David Aspinall. Photographs: Lawrence Bleasdale. Edited by R. C. G. Drysdale, M.A.

PREFACE The Peterite caters for several different markets. Many readers rightly want a record of what has been going on in the School during the previous academic year. Parents and prospective parents want to gain an idea of the multitude of activities available. Some want to see evidence of the considerable artistic and literary talent in the School. Others expect a measure of entertainment. The Old Peterites, too, have a strong claim on the magazine as it was originally published with them in mind. These claims are not, of course, necessarily mutually exclusive. It is, however, difficult to satisfy all these competing interests equally and the end result is, inevitably, a compromise.

This year's magazine sets out to publish a greater number of original contributions and while the response to the Poetry competition was encouraging, the committee was disappointed by the comparative lack of interest in the Short Story and Photographic competitions. This edition of The Peterite is thus not exactly what the Editorial Committee wanted, but it is a step in that direction. It is hoped that next year's issue will contain more contributions from the wealth of talent in the School.

The Editor wishes to thank the many contributors to The Peterite and would welcome articles of general interest from Peterites past and present.

CONTENTS PAGE

Preface .. .. Editorial Presentation of Prizes .. Oxford and Cambridge Prize List .. .. .. Examination Results, 1980 .. .. Common Room Notes .. .. Valete .. Salvete .. School Notes .• InterView with the Headmaster .. .. .• .. .. Thirty Years On Result of "The Peterite" Opinion Poll .. .. The Chapel .. .. Chapel Flowers Comnlemoration Day .. Musid Notes .. .. .. Drama .. A Day's Climbing in Snowdonia .. Sahara Expedition — Easter, 1980 .. Norway, 1980 Cairngorms, 1980 .. .. .. Combined Cadet Force Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme .. .. The Harris Science Society The Northcote Parkinson Historical Society .. Young Farmers' Club .. Business Game •• .. •• .. .. The Chess Club "St. Peter's School, York, A.D. 627" — A Sequel .. Visit to Parliament by Lower VI Politics Set School Bird Ringing Scanner Appeal Day .. Visit to Munster .. House Notes Poetry Competition .. Poetry Folk Evening Crossword .. Athletics .. Cross Country

Swimming .. .. Rugby Boat Club .. Hockey Club

.. .. Cricket Squash Rackets, 1979-80

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Water Polo ..

.. Fencing Bristol Letter

Tennis

Cambridge Letter Old Peterite News

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EDITORIAL "Titanic sunk — one Aberdonian feared drowned." Such reputedly was the headline of an Aberdeen newspaper after the catastrophe in 1912. Whether this headline was ever printed I have yet to discover, but it does have a certain credibility and confirms the insularity found in many countries. Britain has had to be an outward looking country to survive and yet, paradoxically, in the context of the international community we are often too pre-occupied with our own relatively petty problems. The Media has much to answer for in this respect. A staggeringly high proportion of the world's population lives either on or below subsistence level. We see appalling images of starvation crawl across our television screens and die in front of our eyes. And yet the Media gives such disasters a comparatively low news-rating. Certainly if five people die in a London train crash it commands more attention than the rising tide of famine and lingering death in the Horn of Africa. We, in the western industrial democracies, are a small, affluent elite surrounded by a sea of world poverty. Too often the cries of the starving are ignored. Was the Chapel Collection of £55 from staff and pupils a realistic donation to the Kampuchean refugees dying in their hundreds each day from starvation ? And yet when our record is examined closely, as Richard Harding has done in his excellent chronological history of the School, it can be seen that if St. Peter's stands for anything, it is not insularity nor lack of commitment to the wider world. Generations of Old Peterites have made significant contributions in every walk of life.

This present generation will see more fundamental changes in their lives than any other. We are living in an age of "dissolving certainties", to borrow a phrase. It is for this reason that one of the major challenges facing education is not simply to produce exam success, but to make pupils more aware of the problems they will face not just as citizens of this country, but as part of the world community.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES 6th October, 1979 The Chair was taken by the Dean of York, the Chairman of the Board of Governors, and the prizes were distributed by Professor S. B. Saul, Vice Chancellor of the University of York. Mr. D. G. Cummin, the Acting Headmaster, started his speech by welcoming the Lord Mayor of York, the Lady Mayoress and the Vice Chancellor. He then continued: There can be no better way of keeping strong the links between the School and the City than to have here together the First Citizen, the ViceChancellor of the University and you Mr. Dean as our Chairman, reminding us of our close ties with the Minster. In echoing the words of welcome to our visitors that you have made Mr. Dean, may I add how very gratified we are that one of our Clifton Councillors is this year's Lord Mayor, making this a peculiarly local as well as a Civic occasion. In considering the past year I must first sadly refer to the deaths of three people closely connected with our community: In April, in the fullness of his years, Leslie Creer died: a distinguished citizen and a distinguished Old Peterite; President of the Club for many years, Clerk to the Governors and later a Governor himself — truly a man of whom both the City and the School are justly proud. I said that Leslie Creer died in the fullness of his years, and as though to remind us of the mystery of life, we lost two very young members of our community. The gentle Jillian Harness died in April. She had had to give up her school life knowing that she had not long, but she often came to see us and at every visit she made us all feel happier. Then in July, Paul Green was drowned in a canoeing accident. As a Sub-Lieutenant on the threshold of his career, he had just gained his Engineering degree in the Royal Navy and the future looked bright. We extend our sympathy to those who mourn their loss and we assure them that we remember them with pride and joy. As one having the responsibility to try to keep in good order the bridge between two Headmasterships, I am able both to look back to the past few years and forward to the future. It is with affection and admiration that I look back to Peter Gardiner's twelve years with us here. He brought us intellectual refreshment, and with his quiet and often subtle ways, effected changes in the life of the School that showed his determination to seek to fulfil the vision that he had. But as a practical schoolmaster he took an unstinting part in the day to day life of the School — in games, drama and all kinds of activities — and he was always accessible to masters and pupils alike. Peter Gardiner frequently reminded us that education is a process that has no proper connection with politics or social differences, and it is entirely characteristic of his honesty of purpose that, in seeking change for himself, he should find it in a school where the aim is exactly the same as in any other school and where only the environment is different. We who have worked with Peter Gardiner know that he will enrich those with whom he now works. We thank him for what he has done here and we wish him happiness and success. And now we look to the future, and we are ready to welcome Mr. Peter Hughes from Shrewsbury School. My contacts with Mr. Hughes make it dear that you and the Governors, Mr. Dean, have made a wise choice and that 3

we can look forward to the cautious development of new ideas that can only bring further prosperity to the School. Meanwhile we look back on the past year, and first I refer to academic achievements. You will see on the prize list the successes in entries to Oxford and Cambridge, and there is cause for particular congratulation to Nigel Pemberton who, at the age of 16, became an Associate of the Royal College of Organists. This is not the first time a boy at the School has achieved this distinction, but I think Nigel is the youngest to have done so here. A further individual distinction is the award to John Abbott of a National Open Scholarship to read Engineering as a civilian scholar, at the Royal Military College of Science. At the Ordinary Level of the G.C.E., the results were much as last year. Of the 91 Vth Form candidates, 10 passed tz subjects each and the overall percentage of passes (73%) is slightly down on last year, but in general we can say that all through the '0' levels the industrious were rewarded. A word of warning might not come amiss: there should be no relaxing of effort for any particular subject on the assumption that the subject can be taken again, as of right, in the autumn. For the first time this year all IVth Formers (95 of them) were entered for the Religious Studies '0' level paper, and the 6o passes again show this to be a worthwhile and promising innovation. Those 6o boys start the '0' level year with the confidence of having mastered at least one subject, 24 of them having taken a Maths paper as well and all of them passing — all but two of them with A grade. In the 'A' level examination the results were again impressive: in fact if you work out the percentages, the attainment of top grade passes is higher than last year. But what is more important is that more candidates are showing that four or more 'A' levels (rather than three) can become the norm for the able boy or girl. 45 candidates, in fact, took four or more 'A' levels, and they accounted for 46 of the total 55 A grade passes. I mention this statistic to follow the comments made by Mr. Gardiner last year about the Normal and Further Examination Scheme proposed by the Schools Council as a replacement for the present 'A' level. The purpose of the N. and F. Scheme is the very worthy one of broadening the base of a sixth-former's education, but we think we are already doing that here in three ways : first by the wide range of existing 'A' level courses available, second by the flexible use of the Alternative '0' level courses that can be taken halfway through a pupil's career in the sixth form, and third (and perhaps most important) by the General Studies courses taken by every sixthformer. These courses are designed in part to lead to one of the General Papers taken by all 'A' level candidates, but mainly to provide a wide range of interesting topics that we feel can only enrich a school education. Let me give some examples of the courses run by our own staff: Looking at Buildings, Ecology, and Musical Appreciation, to name but three. And these internal offerings are enriched by visitors, to whom we are very grateful, and again, some examples will show the range. Already this term we have had a presentation by one of our Governors, Mr. Michael Sinclair, on "The Business of Soccer". And how grateful we are to him for this comprehensive view not only of what happens behind the scenes, but the inclusion of a visit to a York City match as part of his presentation and needless to say, York City won the match. Later this term we shall have a lecture from Dr. Hogarth, a York University Biologist, on Dragons, and then a two-day visit from Mr. Colin Briant concerned with the School and Industry Project, this being to give sixth-formers a close look at the workings of industry. We hope that from this visit there may develop opportunities for pupils to spend a bit of time in an industry, not just looking round but actually participating in the work being done. 4

All in all we are alive to the need for the broad education and we hope that parents would never support a son or daughter who might be tempted to say, "That is not an exam subject — it's a waste of time". If they do, then either we have got it wrong or their children are not at the right school. And so to some of the many things we do here that have nothing directly to do with exams, but which give so many people an opportunity to develop enjoyable skills. There have been four important dramatic performances: a French Play, Horace, (and a second one will shortly be produced); Antigone (not in Greek or in French but in English) was performed by sixth-formers; Romeo and Juliet (the last production here by Peter Gardiner) was fraught with difficulties that made postponement necessary but was then beautifully performed; and earlier in the year we had the splendid production of The Yeomen of the Guard performed by both Schools and giving a marvellous outlet for the orchestra as well as the performers, and opportunities for the designers and lighting experts to combine in this memorable performance. Dramatic, but also highly scientific, was Mr. Hamilton's presentation The Rise and Fall of the Atom. He and his team made all their experiments look easy, and when we were told "this is one you can do for yourselves" some of us actually thought we might have managed it, although we probably did not try. We were involved in it all; we enjoyed it, and we were left with much to think about in the deep problems of atomic energy Among the many activities through which the friends of the School raise money for various causes we should mention in particular the splendid effort by The Manor (pupils and parents alike) at a Christmas auction in raising over L40o for the Body Scanner being provided in York. Committees are often suspected of being designed to cover up inactivity, but I should mention two School Committees formed during the year which are becoming very active: the Advisory Committee for the Environment of the School (A.C.E.S.) is made up of pupils and staff whose interest is to try to preserve and enhance the environment. The Committee has examined and made recommendations on buildings and traffic in the grounds, on treeplanting and litter. Those who have served on it feel that they have had the chance to take a constructive part in making the School a pleasanter place to live in. A second Committee is just getting off the ground. Its purpose is to publicise the events in the School and events outside which members of the School could usefully know about. It offers scope for initiative, for artistic skill and for the psychology of advertising. What we hope to achieve is not only greater awareness of what goes on in the School but also closer links with the City, of which we are a part. We would like to feel that some of the events in the School would be attractive to people outside — some lectures, some concerts and plays. Obviously invitations must be limited by space, but we would like to feel that what's on in St. Peter's can sometimes be open to a wider public. Reference to concerts reminds me that while we have a wealth of music in the School, as shown in concerts by the orchestra and by the wind band, in individual performances and in our choir, nevertheless as a School we are not good at singing. Sometimes a rather determined glumness seems to cover up the feeling that I am sure many must have that they would love to sing if they dared. Well, in the near future it may be that at short notice there will be invitations to come and sing for half an hour or so, and I am sure Mr. Pemberton will welcome parents as well. It could be worth trying and might make us more aware of the pleasure of community singing. Looking at activities away from the School, some spectacular expeditions have taken place during the year, one to the Sahara and one to Iceland by way of the Faroes, and a rugged climbing expedition to Snowdonia. I am sure that parents as well as boys are very grateful to the masters who organise these trips and maintain harmony in the parties they take with them. 5

THE PRIZEWINNERS, 1979•

An expedition of a different kind came for some privileged members of the C.C.F. — a week's voyage from the Firth of Forth to Portsmouth by way of the Skagerrak in H.M.S. Bristol — a spectacular example of the splendid opportunities open to members of the C.C.F., not least because it was free, since like all C.C.F. activities it was part of the training provided for cadets by the Ministry of Defence. Within the School itself the many societies have flourished throughout the year over all sorts of interests open to everyone. And now to look at the year's sport. I have not of course mentioned all the sports (competitive and otherwise) in which the School is involved, and if this part of the report seems to be too selective it is because I have tried to pick out aspects of School sport that show not only the successes but also the difficulties that we sometimes face. Thus I would say that Boating had a set-back when Mr. Brian Macdonald left, but nevertheless enjoyed a successful season having been kept going by Mr. Hughes and Mr. Daniel and further strengthened when Mr. Wootton arrived. And once again we thank the Boat Club Supporters who raised a good contribution in their summer dance. Hockey suffered more than for many years from appalling weather which prevented any outside hockey until well into the term. When they got their fixtures the 1st XI lost none of their matches, but next season is bound to be affected by the loss of a season's experience. Rugby football had a very good season, regularly fielding eight teams during the autumn term. The 1st XV had a season that ranked with that of 1949 when the School was unbeaten. They won all their normal inter-school matches on their northern circuit and had only one defeat in their East Anglia Tour when a make-shift XV lost by a try in the closing minutes of their first game. Among several outstanding players must be mentioned John Ellison, who represented England Schools in all Home Internationals and then in their highly successful tour of Australia and New Zealand. The Cricket XI had a very good season. The team was young but had a fine spirit and plenty of determination. There were no really outstanding players — it was rather a team in which everyone played their part. Only one inter-school match was lost, whilst five were won and the remainder drawn. As only the captain (Charles Burdass) and one other player have left School there is great promise for next season. There are two more matters that I want to report specifically: one is the recently completed chronology of the School which has been carefully collected and checked by Mr. Richard Harding, an Old Peterite, now Housemaster of Alcuin in St. Olave's. It is a very valuable factual addition to the Histories of the School, and we thank and congratulate Richard Harding for what we can properly call a labour of love. The other matter has in it a risk, for if generosity is recorded someone else may feel slighted. But in a world that all too often shows ill-will and division, a warm gesture from the past can bring only pleasure. Just before this term started I received a kind letter from Mr. Scott Cooper, who many years ago was Master-in-Charge of St. Olave's, and he enclosed a gift for the School of £r,000. And many who knew Scott Cooper will appreciate that the generosity lay as much in the gesture as in the amount. We have welcomed six new members of staff this term; their names are recorded in The Peterite; and earlier in the year we welcomed Mr. Paterson and Mr. Wootton; we wish them all a happy and successful time at St. Peter's. It seems that an Independent School is under pretty close scrutiny, particularly in its own locality, and such a School comes in for a good deal of criticism — some justified, some not. All of us in this community (pupils, 7

parents and staff) need to be aware of the importance of manners, appearance and conduct in keeping the School's good name What I have tried to show in this report is that some things in our record are better than others, that we try to be aware of what needs improving and to nourish what is good. We can I think look back without complacency but with some satisfaction, and certainly we look forward with confidence and with hope.

The prizes were then presented by Professor Saul. In his speech Professor Saul spoke of his concern for the cuts in education as well as the growing failure in many circles to realise what education was all about. Professor Saul was also depressed by the fact that those in authority often expected social scientists and economists to come up with solutions when what was asked for could not be solved.

OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE The following won awards :A. D. M. Barrell Open Scholarship at Corpus Christi College, Oxford ; for History and Latin. C. Bean

Open Scholarship at King's College, Cambridge, for Engineering.

C. R. Bronk

Post-Mastership at Merton College, Oxford, for Natural Sciences.

R. M. Barron

Open Exhibition at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, for History.

Amanda C. Rigby

Open Exhibition at Lincoln College, Oxford, for Mathematics.

The following won places :Worcester College, Oxford. (Law). R.DBurton Jill C. Gillett

Trinity Hall, Cambridge. (Law).

PRIZE LIST J. J.

NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE

A. McGrath P. J. F. Abbott f J. D. Gair J. A. McGrath

K. H. RHODES PRIZE B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN:

D. M. Noyes T. A. Kaner JS. R. Gorman WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DIVINITY 1E. J. Smakman TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE .. S. H. Giddings Senior Junior ..

GEOGRAPHY PRIZES:

D. S. Rusholme N. P. G. Davies A. J. Stubbs

Senior Junior

SIR LUMLEY DODSWORTH ESSAY PRIZE

C. Neal T. C. Stephenson

JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR

MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY:

B. A. R. Skrentny R. 0. B. Gardner R. D. Venable F. M. Simpson R. M. Craig RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DRAMA { T. J. Raylor Amanda C. Rigby ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH: Katharine J. Denison Senior A. G. Whipp Junior W. S. Carr FRENCH ESSAY W. S. Carr GERMAN B. Saber .. FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN M. D. Bowstead DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS A. C. W. Campbell G. Cole D. J. Johnson PRIZES FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES D. R. Kaner Amanda C. Rigby C. J. E. Bird DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY C. R. Bronk WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS A. C. Gibson HANDICRAFTS PRIZE M. A. Lodge PADDY POWER PRIZE MUSIC PRIZES: f C. G. Broadbent Senior D. N. C. Pemberton B. C. Kaner Junior .. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES: R. D. E. Brown VIth Forms .. T. A. Kaner Vth Forms .. R. D. Venable IVth Forms R. K. R. Chilman IIIrd Forms

.. IVth Forms .. .. .. IIIrd Forms .. THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZE .. .. .. PRIZE FOR DEBATING

FORM PRIZES F. A. Craig T. A. Kaner D. N. C. Pemberton W. I. Sellers A. G. Whipp D. M. Davenport P. J. Drury S. R. Gorman E. J. Smakman J. C. Torlesse J. P. Atkinson G. G. B. Robinson D. H. Carr S. F. Bradbury

Vth Forms

IVth Forms IIIA .. IIIB' .. IIIB 2 .. .. IIIB' .. The WORK CUP

was

won by Grove

EXAMINATION RESULTS 1980 The following successes were achieved at Advanced Level:— Bilton, H. T. D. — Latin, Geography, Maths., General Studies. Noyes, D. M. — Latin, History, Maths., General Studies. Aagaard, P. V. — History, M.E.I. Maths. Adams, N. T. — English, Art, Economics. Anderson, I. G. — English, History, Economics, General Studies. Barnes, N. R. — English, History, Political Studies. Blenkinsop, A. J. — English, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Bowen-Rees, J. T. — Geography, Political Studies, Economics, General Studies. 9

Brown, R. D. E. — German, Physics, S.M.P. Maths. (A), Further Maths., G Studies. Bulman, J. M. G. — English, History, General Studies. Butterworth, C. N. E. — Geography. Carr, W. S. — French (A), German, English (A), General Studies. Chapman, N. J. — History, S.M.P. Maths., Economics, General Studies. Collinson, A. J. — History, Geography, Political Studies. Cooper, J. — History. Dodman, J. R. — English, History. Fallow, D. C. — History, Geography, General Studies. Flintoff, G. A. — S.M.P. Maths., General Studies. Gardner, D. E. — Geography, Physics, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Hewitt, J. R. M. — English, History, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Hindhaugh, I. D. — Political Studies, Woodwork. Howie, J. H. — Geography, Economics. Irwin, C. E. — Geography, Political Studies, Economics, General Studies. Jemmett, R. P. — English, Physics, S.M.P. Maths. (A), General Studies. Johnston, M. W. — English, General Studies. Kershaw, A. H. — History, Political Studies. Lodge, M. A. — English, History, Political Studies, General Studies. Miller, A. J. B. — English, Physics, Art, General Studies (A). Moodie, M. J. H. — English (A), Physics, S.M.P. Maths. (A), General Studies ( Neal, J. C. — French, History (A2), English, General Studies (A). Nettleton, W. G. — English, History, Economics. Pemberton, N. C. H. — Music (Al), General Studies. Powell, M. J. — English, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Reeve, I. J. — English, History, Political Studies, General Studies. Rusholme, D. S. — History, Geography (Al), Political Studies, General Studies. Shirtcliffe, J M. — English, Economics, General Studies. Stephenson, T. C. — English (A2), Physics, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Taylor, A. R. — German, Biology, Chemistry. Thornberry, G. — History, Political Studies. Tuck, A. B. — English, History, Political Studies. Waddington, M. J. — History. Waterworth, J. R. — History, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Bird, C. J. E. — Physics (Al), S.M.P. Maths. (Al), Further Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies (A). Bleasdale, L. G. — Chemistry, General Studies. Bronk, C. R. — Physics (Al), S.M.P. Maths. (Al), Further Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies (A). Cole, G. — Physics, Biology, S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies (A). Drinkwater, P. J. — Biology. Hicks, J. C. — M.E.I. Maths., Economics, General Studies. Johnson, D. J. — Physics (Al), Biology (A), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies (A). Kaner, D. R. — Physics (Al), S.M.P. Maths. (Al), Further Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies (A). Mawby, S. J. — Physics (A2), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies (A). McGrath, J. A. — Physics (A2), Biology (A), S.M.P. Maths. (A), Chemistry (A), General Studies. Moore, J. E. — Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry, General Studies. Needler, H. M. J. — Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry, General Studies. Nield, M. J. — M.E.I. Maths., Woodwork. Norman, G. J. — Biology, S.M.P. Maths., Chemistry, General Studies (A). Precious, A. M. — Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry. Prest, S. W. — Biology, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry. Saber, B. — Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry. Stubbs, C. J. — Physics, M.E.I. Maths., Economics, General Studies. Wilson, I. G. — M.E.I. Maths., Economics, General Studies. Bowles, R. N. — Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Studies. Burdass, A. P. — Art, Economics. Campbell, A. C. W. — Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Studies. Coleman, T. C. J. — Chemistry, General Studies. Gair, J. D. — Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Studies. 10

Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Studies. Guy, J. Batty, H. M. — French, German, Art. Denison, K. J. — French, English, History, General Studies. Morcom, K. G. — English, M.E.I. Maths. Rigby, A. C. — English (A), Physics (A2), S.M.P. Maths. (Al), Fur. Maths. (A), General Studies (A). Smith, R. E. — English, History, M.E.I. Maths., General Studies. Stancer, K. H. — English, History. Liddle, A. L. — Biology, S.M.P. Maths., Chemistry, General Studies. Plimmer, J. A. — Biology, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry, General Studies. Schofield, A. J. S. — Biology, M.E.I. Maths., Chemistry, General Studies. At Ordinary Level (Grades A, B or C) or C.S.E. Grade 1 :— Aagaard, A. R. (7); Atkinson, J. D. (7); Beaumont, D. A. (11); Beaumont, N. V. (6); Bell, C. R. W. (11); Bilton, G. R. M. (10); Bird, 0. J. (9); Boocock, R. W. (2); Bramley, R. (3); Brown, A. W. (3); Chippendale, M. L. (1); Clarkson, K. M. (7); Clayton, N. (6); Copley, A. P. (11); Craig, F. A. (12); Critchley, P. A. D. (9); Davie, I. D. (5); Dibb, R. F. (5); Dodman, P A (11); Drury, C. J. (8); Gair, R. J. (12); Gibson, A. C. (5); Hall, J. M. (4); Hall, N. J. (5); Hall, S. J. J. (9); Hameed, A. (3); Hamby, N. F. (10); Harrod, J. K. (9), Heap, C. J. A. (8); Heywood, M. J. (10); Hills, T. M. (12); Hirst, J. E. (11); Ijaz, M. (10); Jacques, C. A. J. (10); James, G. A. D. (8); Jewitt, A. M. (10); Jones, J. M. P. (1); Kaner, T. A. (12); Kean, D. T. (7); Kell, P. A. (5); Kirby, R. J. (12); Knocker, R. K. (9); Lawrence, J. C. (13); Ledger, R. A. (11); Lee, G. F. (6); Liddle, R. D. (2); Lomas, G. C. H. (10); McGrath, A. P. (11); Mcllroy, D. R. J. (10); McMeeking, A. R. G. (8); Midgley, S. M. (10); Minnighan, P. A. (9); Naylor, M. A. (6); Nendick, D. A. (9); Nichols, A. J. (12); Nield, J. C. (12); O'Farrell, J. P. (9); Orange-Bromehead, J. R. (12); Paterson, A. James (3); Paveley, D. J. (8); Pearson, M. (5); Pemberton, D. N. C. (12); Porter, A. M. (4); Powles, A. J. (8); Pulleyn, J. I. P. (1); Reed, M. W. (10); Robinson, J. (3); Sabey, R. N. (12); Saville, I. J. (9); Sellers, W. I. (12); Shuttleworth, A. J. (10); Simpson, A. J. N. (2); Simpson, J. P. B. (11); Slater, A. G. (7); Smith, R. H. (4); Smith, S. D. (10); Spence, R. W. (4); Stancer, W. W. (11); Sweetman, M. P. (9), Turner, G. M. (3); Wadhawan, R. (6); Warrington, T. C. St. J. (10); Weeks, R. I. (4); Whipp, A. G. (12); Williams, S. N. (11); Willink, M. D. (5); Wye, J. P. C. (12); Young, R. C. (3). —

COMMON ROOM NOTES Mr. D. G. Cummin was Acting Headmaster in the Christmas term.

Mr. D. E. P. Hughes took up his appointment as Headmaster in January. At the end of the Summer term Mr. D. G. Cummin retired after thirty-one years of service to the School. Mr. P. G. Croft was appointed Second Master and Mr. R. C. G. Drysdale was appointed Head of History. Mr. R. J. Bulcock became Contingent Commander of the CCF in May and has been appointed Housemaster of Temple House. Mr. I. J. Armstrong has left after seven years to take up a Maths appointment at Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School. Mr. A. G. Roberts has left after one year's teaching to go into the world of Insurance. Mrs. J. H. W. Drysdale has left after one year's part-time temporary appointment. The following new members of staff joined in September : Mr. S. A. Cranville, B.A. (Durham) to teach Economics and Mrs. S. D. Deacon, B.Sc. (Sunderland) to teach Mathematics. Those who knew Andrew Riley, a former assistant Chemistry master at St. Peter's between 1965 and 1972, will be sad to hear of his death from leukaemia in January, 1980.

VALETE DAVID CUMMIN David Cummin joined the Staff in 1949. He had served in the Royal Air

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Command. He then continued his education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and The Department of Education in Birmingham University before coming to York. At St. Peter's there are few areas of School life where he has not been vigorously involved. He started the R.A.F. Section of the C.C.F. in 195o and became the Contingent Commander eight years later. In his early days he sang in the Chapel Choir and still retains a fine voice as we have seen on other occasions. As a Diocesan Lay Reader he has actively and regularly assisted in the formal services of the Chapel, and the addresses which he has given from the pulpit have been a reflection of his own creed and a thoughtful stimulus to us. For many years he presided over the Debating Society and inspired the Montgomery of Alamein Prize for public speaking, now unhappily no more. He has continued to referee Hockey matches and for a time organised the game here and played regularly. He was associated with the Rise for nineteen years, as Housemaster for the statutory fifteen. The Jackpot is still evidence of his presence there. In the House he was ably supported by his wife Dora who has always involved herself most loyally in the activities and interests of the boys, and has continued to do so. Without such support our community would be the poorer. But it is all too easy to take this for granted and to show little appreciation of its great value. The losers will be the boys themselves. While he was Housemaster of the Rise he was appointed the Head of the History Department, to which he has attracted both able assistants and VI form pupils. The young have been fortunate to be taught by him the disciplines of the historical process and the two open awards at Oxford last November are ample evidence that he has retained his touch to the last. Open Scholarships at the two ancient Universities of England were once described by Sir Cyril Norwood, a great historian himself, as "the blue riband of academic achievement", and so they still are, for both taught and teacher, a product of true and sympathetic team work in the best traditions of education. When he left the Rise, he succeeded Leslie Le Tocq as Second Master in 1974. In this there has been ample opportunity for us to see the enormous stature of the man. As an administrator he never panics but always remains firmly in control, no easy task when dealing with academics. Indeed David has been a most genial colleague to work with, absolutely direct and true. Many of us have benefited from his help and advice, the fruit of long experience in the service of this School and of his skill as a historian to sort out the true from the false. He has too been more than a colleague. To share a task with him is always a delightful experience, an opportunity to see his dry and impish sense of humour. On more public occasions this sense of fun has never been better demonstrated than in the Pageants which he has written and produced, the last for the 1350 celebrations, a witty, original and hilarious skit on the history of the School, admirably staged in front of the 1927 building. When Peter Gardiner left unexpectedly in 1979, David Cummin stepped into his shoes until his successor was able to come. His performance was unruffled and the interregnum passed smoothly because continuity was maintained without any fuss at all. The spontaneous applause on his last Assembly and in the final Staff meeting, at which he presided as Acting Headmaster, both showed his capacity for attracting admiration and loyalty from Staff and pupils alike. His vigorous life has not been limited to the confines of the School. He is still a Justice of the Peace and Chairman of York 2000, both of which activities reflect his energetic pursuit of a fair deal. The campaign of York 2000 rightly attracted national attention and helped as much as the Esher Report to preserve the civilised amenities of York for us to enjoy in the future. As a York City Councillor he was introduced to the wider fields of the Local Education Authority and the North Yorkshire Police Authority. He still serves, although he is no longer a councillor, and is, inter alia, Chairman of the Managers of the three Clifton Primary Schools. From all this 13

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contact with the local community the School cannot but benefit. For we cannot live in isolation even if the temptation to do so is great. York is justly proud of its School and David Cummin has contributed no small part to the reasons for that pride by his involvement with the city. He can also look back with pride on his work here, and we with gratitude to him. We wish him and Dora a well deserved and active retirement for many years to come.

IAN ARMSTRONG Ian came to St. Peter's in 1973, and from the start he proved to be an efficient, conscientious teacher, who worked his students hard. He had high standards and did not tolerate sloppy or incomplete work, but essentially he was interested in doing the best for his students and in helping them to achieve the highest possible standard, whether they were the double mathematicians in the Sixth Form, or in set four in the thirds. Outside the classroom he became increasingly committed. He has been an enthusiastic rugger and cricket coach, especially with the junior teams, with whom he has been mostly concerned. He has run the Business Game in which the mathematicians and economists in the School attempted to maximise profits in a battle with other schools. He formed a Junior Christian Union group in the School for two years. The Work Cup based on merits, exam results and work in general, is awarded each September; Ian became responsible for working out the complicated procedure for finding the winner; only he understood it ! Ian was Assistant Housemaster in Dronfield for two years and has been in the same position with Rise for the past five. The fact that he has been an Assistant during the whole of his time here reflects his concern for the individual, both in and out of the classroom. As a mathematics colleague he has given me outstanding support and loyal service, never more so than when I was away in Cambridge for a term and he dealt with all the day-to-day problems in the department. Nothing has ever been too much trouble for him, and endless are the times that I have been grateful for his advice and help. He leaves the department with a splendid record. In view of his future appointment no doubt we shall still be able to call on his services on a Saturday morning In the Common Room he will be equally missed. Whether it was to look after a General Knowledge quiz team, help on the Paddy Power committee, travel away with a squash team, run a scrabble competition or take part in a staff squash or cricket match, his reply was always in the affirmative; he would turn his hand to anything. As a colleague and a friend he will be greatly missed. We thank him for all he has done. Soon after the end of term, Ian married Christine Hunter; we all join in wishing them both every happiness and good fortune in the future. G. M. S

ALISTAIR ROBERTS The one regrettable feature of Alistair Roberts' time at St. Peter's was the shortness of his stay. He taught Physics to all ages with the same Celtic firmness and dour humour, and the liveliness of his delivery often penetrated the walls of the laboratory building. In addition he made significant contributions in other areas of the School. His expert presence in the C.C.F. was much appreciated by colleagues particularly in the Naval Section, and of him at least it could be said that he looked very much at ease in the uniform. It was therefore inevitable that his sporting interests would make him gravitate to the river and the Boat Club, where he felt at home with fellow "salts". 15

His recent sortie into the boarding side of the School was, I'm sure, appreciated in The Rise. Having so quickly and with such enthusiasm settled into our community, his leaving is that much more of a loss. The School has lost a genuine enthusiast and the members of the Physics Department a valued colleague. D.H.H. Name Abbott, J. P. J. F. Addinall, Ruth M. Aylmer, T. B. Barre11, A. D. M. Barron, R. M. Bean, C. Burton, R. D. Clarkson, K. P.

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JULY, 1980 DRONFIELD Aagaard, P. V., Blenkinsop, A. J., Broadbent, R. F., Chippendale, M. L., Cooper, J., Guy, J., Hicks, J. C., Hirst, J. E., Norman, G. J., Precious, A. M., Prest, S. W., Robinson, J., Schofield, A. Jane S., Stancer, Katherine H., Stubbs, C. J., Weston, R., Yeo, B. S. GROVE Batty, Helen M., Bleasdale, L. G., Bronk, C. R., Butterworth, C. N. E., Cole, G., Gardner, D. E., Hewitt, J. R. M., Liddle, A. Louise, Lodge, M. A., Nichols, M. E., Nield, M. J., Rigby, Amanda C., Waddington, M. J., Waterworth, J. R. QUEEN' S Adams, N. T., Bough, T. J., Davie, I. D., Denison, Katharine J., Flintoff, G. A., Howie, J. H., Johnston, M. W., Moodie, M. J. H., Morcom, Katherine G., Porter, A. M., Turner, G. M. RISE Burdass, A. P., Clayton, N., Drinkwater, P. J., Hall, R. B., Hobson, C. T., Irwin, C. E., McGrath, J. A., Needier, H. M. J., Powell, M. J., Shirtcliffe, J. M. MANOR Anderson, I. G., Bowles, R. N., Bulman, J. M. G., Coleman, T. C. J., Collinson, A. J., McCarter, J. R. J., McLeish, I. R. M., Nettleton, W. G., Oxtoby, R. S., Pulleyn, J. I. P., Quirke, N. P., Taylor, A. R., Wadhawan, R., Webb, S. W. C., Wye, J. P. C. TEMPLE Barnes, N. R., Boocock, R. W., Dickson, N. P., Dixon, R., Dodman, J. R., Hall, J. M., Hameed, A., Jackson, A., Johnson, D. J., Johnson, P. E., Moore, J. E., Neville, S. J., Pearson, M., Sharrock, D. J., Tuck, A. B., Wilson, I. G., Young, R. C. SCHOOL HOUSE Bilton, H. T. D., Bowen-Rees, J. T., Bromley, R., Chapman, N. J., Fallow, D. C., Hindha ugh, I. D., Kershaw, A. H., Miller, A. J. B., Plimmer, Judith A., Reeve, I. J., Saber, B., Smith, Rachel E., Thornberry, G.

SALVETE SEPTEMBER, 1980

Third Form Entrants DRONFIELD Atterwill, S., Clavell, A. N., *Hilton, M. G. B., Ijaz, T., Lincoln, J. D., Neely, A. D. Shield, D., *Tether, D. R. C., *Toes, P. M., Wilson, N. M. 16

GROVE Briggs, D. S., Calderhead, D. A., *Conaghan, J., Crabb, S. J., Gilman, C. E., Grant, G., Harrison, S. P., *Jinadu, P. 0., Leedham, I. P. J., Leonard, J. S., *Mackinlay, G. L., Magson, I. S., Morris, L. B. J., Nixon, M. W. A., *Orange-Bromehead, R. W., Pearsall, D. W., Robards, M. D., Robinson, J., Savage, I. D., Smith, J. C., Street, J. C. QUEEN'S Boocock, N. J., Coatesworth, P., Drever-Smith, N. P., Hall, J., Hardwick, J. C., Lister, N. G., Lister, P. M., Mayor, R. I. D., McNeil, A. R., Nappy, P. H., Raley, P. J., Santorsola, A., Sellers, J. W. RISE Baldwin, R. M., Bates, M. A., Burdass, J. E. B., Chippindale, S. I., *Gaunt, P. M., Lawrence, F. M., McGrath, A. J., *Robinson, A. C., Ryder, S., Taylor, G. Y. MANOR Atkinson, G. D., *Bra non, T. J., *Brunton, J. G., *Crabtree, S. J., Creyke, N. C., Gray, D. G. M., Knocker, S. P., *Lodge, R. F., Moorey, E. G., *Pickup, J. D., Sim, J. K., Sowray, R. W., *Wilson, A. M. TEMPLE Baldry, S. H., Barker, I. J., Chapman, M. D. A., Dales, R. C., Firby, J. R., Hopton, B. P., Marsh, D. R., Nelson, L. W. G., Pulleyn, D. R., Quinlivan, N. W., Rayson, W. D., Richards, C. P., Scott, M. P., Seaton, J. M. A. SCHOOL Brown, D. R., Desai, J. K., Firth, S. M., Forman, S., Jibson, M. R., Jordan, S. H., Shield, P., Summers, T. D.

Sixth Form Entrants Chao, Jacqueline S-W., Gorst, Rosalind D., Stewart, Frances L. DRONFIELD Fitzgerald, L. Siobhan, Houston, Susan M. F. QUEEN'S — Haxby, E. A. RISE Shelton, Fiona B., Whiting, Elizabeth E. MANOR Craig, Amanda J., Dobie, Clare M., Stewart, A. D. L. TEMPLE Atkinson, Sophie, Hamilton, Bridget S., O'Reilly, Judith M., SCHOOL Sutton, Jane E. *Boys coming from schools other than St. Olave's.

SCHOOL NOTES The following speakers addressed the Sixth Form during the academic year: Patricia Beer, a Poet; M. D. B. Sinclair, Esq., on the business of soccer; A. Healey, Esq., on crime and the community; Dr. A. J. Peacock on George Hudson, the Railway King; Air Marshall Sir Leslie Mayor, K.C.B., A.F.C., D.L., F.R.Ae.S., R.A.F., on Home Defence; D. Clark, Esq., on the York Mystery Plays; and G. A. Burras, Esq., B.SC., on Nuclear Power. A Memorial Service was held in the Chapel for Paul Green on 15th September.

The Lord Mayor of York planted a tree in remembrance of Jillian Harness on 6th October. Richard Harding has produced an excellent chronological History of St. Peter's. At present there are only a few duplicated copies in circulation. It is hoped that it will be published soon. A concert, organised by Bob Hall and others, was held early in January for Cancer Research. Over £roo was raised. A Sponsored Walk in aid of the World Wildlife Fund was held on 3rd February and £300 was raised. A Fête was held on 1st June for the York Scanner Appeal Fund and k;1,520 was raised. The Preacher at the Commemoration Service held on Izth June was D. G. Cummin, Esq., J.P., M.A. 17

INTERVIEW WITH THE HEADMASTER Andrew Cochrane and Andrew Fawthrop interviewed Mr. Hughes, the new Headmaster, for The Peterite. The questions asked were based on suggestions from many pupils and covered a wide range of topics. What Q. are your long and short term plans for the School ? To raise academic standards and to provide a greater variety of opportunities in other internal and external activities, so as to make St. Peter's the automatic choice for parents wishing to send their child to an independent school in the north of England. What is, in your opinion, the role of the Headmaster ? Q. A. The role of the Headmaster is to give long term direction to all aspects of the School as there are already boys in St. Olave's who will still be in St. Peter's in ten years time. Do you think that it is worth having girls in the Sixth Form and do you Q. think the School will become co-educational ? I think that in the future there will be an increasing demand for girls to A. come into the Sixth Form and it would be foolish to ignore this demand. There will be a carefully controlled expansion of the number of girls in the Sixth Form to forty. There are no plans to lower the age of entry for girls as this would exclude St. Olave's boys. What do you think of the balance of subjects in the School at present? Q. A. At present, the balance is about right, although there will be some slight changes. We are not paying enough attention to computer education and I hope to make this available to all pupils. The number of technical subjects taught will also be increased with the building of the new Centre for Design and Technology. Do you think that the games system is well balanced at present ? Q. I would like to see more freedom of choice, but I would be unhappy to A. lose the Athletics. All boys should do four games sessions a week. Do you agree with corporal punishment ? Q. A. I do not oppose it, but I cannot see where it is appropriate. Do you agree with a Sixth Form bar or club ? Q. A. Yes. It is not the principle which is stopping us having one, but the shortage of space. It is on the list of improvements proposed. What do you think of compulsory chapel ? Q. A. I see the role of Chapel as one of the ways of providing a moral education for the school-boy and I do not propose to change that. The present system of Sunday services will also be kept. Why is School House so important for change ? Q. A. This is because the number of boarding places wanted in the future will probably decrease as this is the present trend. If the number of places for day boys are insufficient School House can be converted into two Day Houses. Q. What do you think about the present system of education ? Do you think that the old system was better and what changes would you like to see in the present system ? A. I never liked the Eleven Plus exam. dividing pupils into academic and non-academic categories and I was not sorry to see it go. A system with much freer exchange between Grammar and Secondary Modern schools would have been better. The present system of education with large comprehensives is also not very good as schools of fifteen hundred pupils are too big. The system in Independent schools is much better in that it has a reference system with the pupils who will be suitable 18

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for the senior school being referred there by the Preparatory school. There is also an exam. to help the Public school assess the pupil's performance. Would you enjoy being the Headmaster of a large school ? I would not enjoy being Head of a large school as one would be remote from what was being done in the school. The job of the Head is to deal with people and to direct policy, not to deal with vast amounts of paperwork as often happens in large schools. About seven hundred is the ideal number of pupils. What are your favourite leisure pursuits ? Bridge, hill walking, music, squash and cricket at a low level. What is your favourite type of music ? I like all composers, but especially Bach and Bartok. What about Pop music ? I don't mind the Beatles and Pink Floyd but most of it leaves me cold. What was your reaction on finding out your application to become Headmaster here was successful ? My feelings were mixed. I felt sadness on leaving Shrewsbury, but excitement on getting the job here.

THIRTY YEARS ON When the Editor asked me to write about changes in the School in my time here, I perversely found myself thinking first about the things that have not changed. The excitement of the four seasons, seen in relation to school terms, never ceased to give me pleasure : the tang of Autumn in early September with the anticipation of the thump of rugger balls in needle matches; dark evenings with concerts or plays; a carol service and Christmas; the sharp air of January; rules about snow-balling, and the first panics as trial exams remind us that the Certificate exams really will happen; the greenery of the long summer, and the poignancy as the school year moves to its close with the feeling that one day it must be the last school summer for each of us, boy or master. When I came to St. Peter's I had been many years away from schools, in the Royal Air Force and other occupations; and I can still recall with some embarrassment that after such a long time I could no longer easily distinguish a boy of seventeen from one of fifteen; and the distinction was not helped by the fact that all except actual monitors wore the regulation brown jacket, monitors being selected for a much sought after position in which the responsibilities were greater than now but were readily accepted. I quickly realised how very strong in the school was the "seniority system". It varied from house to house, but in general it meant a strict grading of years, with carefully guarded privileges acquired as a boy moved up the school. The system had a few good points in maintaining a form of discipline and in teaching responsibility, but it inevitably led to bullying and it had to go, so that authority now has to rest on respect and ability and not on a built in system. Not surprisingly this graded system devised by the boys supported a conventional authoritarian school with the accepted compulsory activities; but it was agreed that what was compulsory for the boys was obligatory for the masters. Thus for a boy or master to be absent from Chapel, including Sundays, would be extraordinary. There was a Service every Sunday, usually Evensong but sometimes Martins, but even so there would be at least thirty or forty boys and several masters and wives at the voluntary 8.o a.m. Holy Communion, 19

and some at each of the two 7.15 a.m. celebrations on week-days. It is indeed a change that perhaps because of experimental liturgies in the Church as a whole it would be difficult to have an effective Evensong or Mattins because few would be familiar with the poetry of the Prayer Book or even the Apostles' Creed; but change is characteristic of development. Compulsory Sunday Chapel meant that exeats were limited to Sundays, three times a term, from 9.3o until Chapel time. There was no half-term holiday until 1965; until then the nearest thing to a half-term in the long Christmas term was to have All Saints Day as a holiday after a compulsory Choral Communion; and similarly in the Summer term Ascension Day was the much appreciated holiday. Public holidays such as Whit Monday were ignored. Apart from games, which offered almost no options, the other main compulsory activity was the CCF, with Scouts as the only accepted alternative. Thus every Tuesday everyone went into uniform; and as the school increased the CCF grew to about three hundred and fifty. There was plenty of grumbling by cadets every week, but a very high standard of turn-out, as can be seen in the photographs of parades in those days. I suppose the change in attitudes began in the late sixties when unthinking liberalism became the vogue; students who had no idea where they were going tried to influence children in the schools; adults became anxious to avoid a "generation gap" and the country started to lose its direction. In school Chapel was seen as "establishment" and therefore wrong; the CCF became a popular but illogical target for "ban the bomb" enthusiasts; and discipline was to be resisted in any form. Unfortunately the challenge to the system and the desire for "freedom" had a paradoxical effect. School children became less independent; less able to think and learn for themselves; and it is only in very recent years that they have begun to realise that if you are going to run it is first better to learn to walk. I don't believe that boys at this or any other school have changed in nature. They have had to learn to resist pressures from unscrupulous and ignorant purveyors of half-baked ideas. And I think that the resistance to these pressures shown in this school and many like it is perhaps the most hopeful sign there is that no matter how fashion and routine may change, the soul of the intelligent human being does not. D.G.C.

RESULTS OF "THE PETERITE" OPINION POLL Section x:

Best Album: (1) "The Wall", Pink Floyd; (2) "Duke", Genesis; (3) "Down to Earth", Rainbow. Best Single: (a) "Going Underground", Jam; (2) "I Don't Like Mondays", Boomtown Rats; (3) "Suicide", The Mash; (4) "Brick in the Wall", part 2, Pink Floyd. Best Group: (1) Police; (2) Blondie; (3) Genesis. Best Male Vocalist: (1) Sting; (2) Peter Gabriel; (3) Bob Geldof. Best Female Vocalist: (I) Debbie Harry; (2) Kate Bush; (3) Olivia Newton John. Worst Album: (I) "Regatta de Blanc", Police; (2) "Nightflight to Venus", Boney M; (3) "Lena Martell's Greatest Hits". Worst Single: (1) "One Day at a Time", Lena Martell; (2) "What's Another Year ?", Johnny Logan; (3) "The Sparrow Song", Ramblers. Worst Group: (i) Abba; (2) = Madness, Dooleys, Nolans; (3) Boney M. 20

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Best T.V. Comedy: (1) "Not the 9 o'clock News"; (2) "Fawlty Towers"; (3) = "Citizen Smith and "Benny Hill". Best T.V. Drama: (I) "Dallas"; (2) "Tales of the Unexpected"; (3) "Henry V". Section III:

Best Film 79/80: (I) "Life of Brian"; (2) "1o"; (3) "The Deer Hunter". Best Actor: (I) Clint Eastwood; (2) John Cleese; (3) Dustin Hoffman. Best Actress: (I) Bo Derek; (2) Raquel Welch; (3) Jane Fonda. Literature: Best Book 79/8o: No outstanding preference was expressed.

Best Book ever: the preference was predominantly for pulp thrillers, e.g. "The Rats". Best Play: the preference in Middle School was for set texts. The Upper School preferred T.V. plays, e.g. "Bloody Kids". Newspaper: there was a definite preference for tabloids. Magazine: there was a preference for motor, hi-fi and photography magazines; e.g. "Motor", "What Hi-fi" and "Amateur Photographer". Music Paper: (r) "Sounds"; (2) "New Musical Express"; (3) "Melody Maker". Section IV:

Musical Preference: (I) Heavy Metal, 184 people or 54%; (2) Contemporary, 18o people or 53%; (3) Rock and Roll, 122 people or 36%; (4) Punk, 98 people or 29%; (5) Mod, 85 people or 25%. (More than one allowed; percentages out of 338.) Section V: The majority believed that capital punishment should be restored and that British troops should be withdrawn from Northern Ireland. The reintroduction of National Service found little support. Section VI:

Most frequently read newspapers were: "Daily Telegraph", "Daily Express", `Yorkshire Post" and "Sunday Times". The most occasionally read were: "The Times", "Daily Mail", "The Sun" and "The Mirror". The following, supposedly, were never read: "News of the World", "Guardian", "Sunday Mirror" and "Times of Zambia". Lastly, in reply to the question, "What three major changes do you expect to see in Britain in the next twenty years ?" the response was perhaps predictably gloomy. More strikes, more militancy and even nuclear war tended to dominate people's thoughts. We would like to thank the 338 Peterites who helped in compiling the poll. Christopher Ashurst and Alistair Carder-Geddes.

THE CHAPEL To say that the biggest thing that has happened this year regarding the Chapel was the theft of the Communion silver, would be unfair — though there is a grain of truth in the statement. This has been a quiet year, with no great shake-ups or radical innovations, or even outpourings of the Spirit! Our conservative brethren have been able to sleep soundly in their beds, despite distant rumblings of "Methodist" worship and changing patterns of Services. Some of the House Weeks during the year have been excellent, including a few outstanding services taken by individuals. I, for one, have found it a 21

humbling experience to listen to boys courageously expressing their faith in public. I remain disappointed that our many musicians are still shy over performing in Chapel. Our worship could be given a tremendous boost if these talented girls and boys would take courage and ignore the Philistines. We have had the usual large services such as Harvest, when Mr. Chris Chapman was the preacher, Remembrance and Christian Aid. The Advent Carol Service lost much of its appeal and "magic" by being compulsory. The Passion Service at the end of Easter Term featured the choir ably singing plainsong with settings by Vittoria, and readings from Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet". On Wednesdays during Lent, local clergy spoke in Chapel. From Alan Heslop, Vicar of St. Olave's; Bob Giles, Senior Diocesan Youth Officer; the Dean of York; Michael Escritt, Vicar of Bishopthorpe; and John Cockerton, Rector of Wheldrake, we heard much to provoke, disturb, educate and amuse us. I hope that there can be increasing contact between the School and parishes, for we must never be an isolated community, Christian or otherwise. Similarly, the Chapel is primarily for School worship, not for private use by individuals outside. Weddings, baptisms and other such occasional Services should really take place in Parish Churches, as the Archdeacon of York has indicated. The central feature of Christian life in school remains the mid-week Communion Service. This is well supported by many boys and one or two staff. We have been pleased to welcome, as visiting celebrants, the Archdeacon of York, the Vicar of St. Olave's, the Vicar of Poppleton, the Bishop of Selby and the Rural Dean of York. I continue to hope that many who have been confirmed recently will find their way to a communion service. The Bishop of Selby confirmed and celebrated communion at the St. Olave's/St. Peter's Confirmation Service on 13th March. Fifty-five boys were confirmed, including the following eight from St. Peter's : Andrew Bulman, Simon Cole, James DeLittle, David Emsley, Nicholas Hall, Christopher Hobson, John Simpson and Henry Walker. Prior to being confirmed, these boys, with some others confirmed the previous year, spent a weekend at Marrick Priory (Youth Centre), near Richmond. The Sunday morning Communion Services are mainly attended by one or two friends of the School. I believe though that it is important that the sacrament continues to be celebrated each Sunday during term time. On the first Sunday of each month we are invited to join in the St. Olave's School Communion Service at 10.3o a.m. All Communion Services in the School Chapel — as in all Anglican Churches — are open to all who wish to attend and to all who sincerely wish to receive the sacrament. This is one Service where formal dress remains optional. During the Summer term we have had a "Favourite Hymn Week", at the suggestion of the Chapel Committee. This proved very popular and the "Top 16" were sung on five days with enthusiasm and, occasionally, gusto. At the time of writing, the St. Peter's Procession in the Minster looms ahead. This is fraught with even more problems this year, as the whole School takes exams before and after the Sunday, and the Minster is all but taken over for York Festival. St. Paulinus could still come to our aid in future years, if we dare to break with tradition. The preacher at Commemoration is to be David Cummin, the retiring Second Master. The new school year should see the disappearance of the problematic afternoon Chapel and the emergence of morning worship once a week in Clifton Methodist Church. This is a magnificent building and I look forward tl to the chance of worshipping in it. It seats almost r,000, and this will be ideal for our very large occasions such as the Christmas Carol Service. The Chapel Committee have welcomed Mr. John Brown's design of a new silver pewter chalice, patten and ciborium to replace the stolen ones. These are to be made in the school by Mr. Dawson. 22

It has been good, during the year, to have the St. Olave's chaplain, Raymond Hargreaves, preach to the school, and also to welcome and have the new Headmaster preach to us. All our thanks as always to Mr. Pemberton, the choir and organists, and to Mrs. Nix and the ladies who see to the flowers. Finally, my thanks to the Chapel Committee for their ideas and help, especially to David Noyes (Secretary), Kit Bird (Sacristan) and Tony Miller (Crucifer). J. M. Roden.

CHAPEL FLOWERS The School Chapel is by no means easy to decorate effectively — the more so since flowers on the altar are in the way of the celebrant and flowers on free-standing pedestals tend to be in the way of the communicants and of personnel in the chancel generally! Which really only leaves the windowsills. One lone arrangement on the windows behind the altar needs to be large and showy (and therefore heavy to manipulate and keep watered) otherwise it becomes almost invisible half way down the chapel. So, without the excellent variety of pot plants provided by John Hall and Walter Monkman, the chapel would be pretty bleak during the seasons when flowers are hard to come by. We are grateful to them. I am also very grateful to the small, busy, but willing and hard-working band of helpers who rally round so faithfully, despite all their other commitments, and who produce such magnificent results on festivals and special occasions. Our thanks too to several regular givers of donations, in cash or in "kind". We do not normally have flowers in Lent, except for the Confirmation and First Communion. During this last school year that left thirty other "flower weeks". There were helpers for seven of them, one a parent and the rest masters' wives. We do hear some appreciative comments about the flowers but there is no doubt that, this last year, the decorations could often have been much better during ordinary weeks had there been more help. I, personally, feel strongly that there ought to be flowers in the chapel, not only for the greater glory of God but also because very many people in church or chapel feel more at home and more relaxed if there are flowers and greenery there. I am not sure how many of you share this view. But, if you do, please consider whether you could help occasionally and so make the chapel a more beautiful place in which to worship or to find a few moments of peace and tranquillity. As we have said many times in the past, you do not need to be an expert in order to help, and we won't leave you to cope on your own if you feel at all diffident. On the other hand, fresh ideas and skills would be most welcome. But, whether you are a pupil, a parent, a member of staff, a wife or just a friend of the school, if you have been happy to see flowers in chapel in the past, please think again whether you could join our band of helpers and make the chapel more beautiful in the future. It looks daunting at first but it's not so difficult once you get started! And it is certainly very rewarding. Sheila M. Nix.

COMMEMORATION DAY Mr. D. G. Cummin, the Second Master, gave the following sermon at the Commemoration Day Service: NEHEMIAH, CHAPTER 12, V. 40.

"So stood the two companies of those who gave thanks in the House of God". Nehemiah was a very able and quietly determined Jewish exile in the service of the Persian King Artaxerxes; and about the year 435 BC he got 23

permission from the king to go and organise the repair of the walls of the ruined Jerusalem, then as now the centre of the Jewish faith and nation. The task was difficult, not only because Nehemiah had agreed a time limit with the Persian king, but more so because there were enemies all round Jerusalem doing all they could to stop the work being done. It is not surprising to read that Arabs were prominent among the enemies, because things haven't changed much in the fundamental politics of the Middle East. So we read that they all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it : and that the builders each "with one of his hands wrought in the work and with the other hand held a weapon". They slept in the desolated city, with continuous guards and an alarm system to rally everyone when the enemy threatened. It was not just a formidable building job : it was being done under siege conditions. But within fifty-two days the job was done : well within the time limit. And now the time had come to give thanks to God, and Nehemiah arranged the thanksgiving in a special way. It was to be a commemoration: but it was organised in such a way that there could be a final inspection of the walls on the way to the ceremony. The people assembled at the west gate of Jerusalem, and there Nehemiah divided them into two companies, one led by Ezra, the other by Nehemiah himself. One company was to move round the walls to the left, the other company moved to the right, and so they would meet at the east gate of the city, at Mount Moriah where stood the Temple, the House of God . . . no doubt as they moved round, some of those who had laboured at the rebuilding would look with a critical and approving eye to see that all was well . . . and at the Temple, where I'm sure they couldn't all get in — it's often difficult to fit everyone in for a commemoration — there was great rejoicing . . . "The joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off". I suppose that since the seventeenth century, when the authorised version of the Bible became the most powerful influence in English thinking, Jerusalem has come to be regarded as a symbol of the ideal society. But like any symbol of the ideal, we should be careful about how we aim for it. It is stirring enough to hear hundreds of voices singing Blake's great hymn "Jerusalem" on the last night of the Proms with a rising sense of euphoria, and it's easy to forget the depth of Blake's thought with its touches of irony : and I suspect that the heady feeling engendered by such a rousing occasion has worn off by the next day. But if we think about the ideal community more closely, we can perhaps learn something from this exciting episode in the history of the real Jerusalem, when Nehemiah organised the rebuilding of the walls. First, we should remember that there can be no permanent ideal community: such a concept would be a contradiction, for permanence would imply no change : and that would mean that we would become contented but mindless creatures browsing "for ever in green pastures" and so St. Paul tells us : "We have here no continuing city". Secondly, because the ideal community cannot be a permanent one, I think we should ask ourselves what we mean by the community. What is our Jerusalem ? And while we must not lose sight of our sense of community with our nation and with our world, we should first look at the community of which we are most closely a part. And today that community is here . . . our School. And surely at commemoration our community is formed of two companies who gather to give thanks in the House of God. There is the company of the present members of the School and the company of those who have been here in the past. But whether past or present members, we are all concerned with the good repair of our Jerusalem . . . our School. The two companies change dramatically at the end of each school year. Today some eighty of the present school company will leave to become past 24

members — Old Peterites. And in September some hundred new members will join the School. So the companies re-form: the process of renewal continues and the School makes progress. But we should remember that Nehemiah's two companies had first gone round the walls of Jerusalem to make sure that all was well. We too, in one of our two companies, have each year had the opportunity to help in keeping the walls of our Jerusalem in good repair : and as we come each year to a commemoration, we should ask ourselves : "is all well ?" "Has the work been well done ?" "Are there any bad patches to be made good before next time ?" This is the annual theme of our commemoration. To remember with pride our past and those who are no longer with us in the physical sense, although, as Peter Gardiner reminded us last year, we like to feel that they are with us in spirit, "a cloud of witnesses". So we remember, we commemorate, but we also dedicate; and to do this we first see if all is well and ask what needs to be done. We see that the walls are in good condition and then we give thanks and look forward to another year. Nehemiah's two companies circling the walls and uniting on the east side of the city make a great symbol of unity : and we are reminded of another reference to Jerusalem, in Psalm 122, written probably six hundred years before Nehemiah's time and famous as an anthem . . . "Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity in itself". The community without unity is nothing: and unity is something we all believe in but often find difficult to attain. In any community there will be differences of opinion: there will be arguments, sometimes quite fierce ones. But if hatchets cannot be buried after a decent interval, there is no unity. In any community there will be clashes of personality: but if we hinder one another through jealousy or threat or hatred, there is no unity. If we think that the School means only those who are taught and those who teach, and that others are here only to serve our needs in maintenance, administration or in the kitchens: and if we can't thank those who do things for us, or worse, if we hinder them in their efforts, there is no unity. St. Paul described the community as a body made up of many members with different functions but with the same overall purpose: "we are members one of another". If in our community there is the sense of common purpose between those at present in the School and those who have left: and if we see that everyone in our community is here as part of that common purpose, and is accepted as such then, as our two companies come together to give thanks in the House of God, having seen that the walls are in good repair, but watchful to keep them that way, we can say with that same psalmist words that Nehemiah's two united companies may well have sung at their commemoration: "I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the House of the Lord".

MUSIC NOTES Christmas Term At the beginning of term a meeting to discuss the formation of a Music Supporters' Club was held. Interesting ideas were exchanged and partly as a result of this a Publicity Committee was formed in School to deal with advance information of events. The gradual integration of girls into the Choir began with the Harvest, developed through Remembrance and reached full fruition in the Carol Service. This is encouraging and is a help in overcoming the difficulties of treble recruitment (which are social rather than musical). In the November concert we were joined by trebles from Red House School, a pleasing idea which could well be repeated. At this concert a string quartet consisting of Fifth form members of Queen's House made its first appearance. 25

They have combined together throughout the year, organising their own practice sessions and setting a fine example of what should be happening in many musical fields. Easter Term The idea that the Minster Epiphany Procession could be revised seemed improbable but nevertheless was so: an unaccompanied arrangement by Dr. Jackson of a medieval carol was sung at the West Door and Willcock's lively setting of Resonemus Laudibus for double choir and organ gave another welcome opportunity to sing with the Minster Choir. Refinements in the procession, introduced experimentally last year, were ratified as being easier for our large choir to negotiate, given only one rehearsal. Concerts for this term took an enterprising step forward with separate evenings for pianists, strings and wind. In each of these, ensembles were encouraged and the risk that a concert of one type of sound might be tedious was dispelled. Over 4o players took part in these three concerts. At the end of term a light-hearted concert was given by pupils and staff. A group of staff sang Flanders and Swami, and also took the novelty parts in the Toy Symphony: the Choir continued its search for another image with songs of varied style: a section of the band got audience participation in German beer songs. The End of Term service was centred around Vittoria's setting of the St. Matthew Passion, cut into convenient sections and punctuated with readings and hymns. The Choir has often sung this privately in the past, but this was the first time it had been presented to a larger audience. Summer Term The annual prize competition is a puzzling event: many say they do not like the tension of a competitive performance; others say the result is a foregone conclusion. Yet it attracts more entries each year. There were 42 entries, representing most ages and aspects of School music tuition. The event is conducted in as informal a manner as possible; three evenings are available and each entrant selects which is most convenient. Both Chapel and Hall are used and the playing is open for parents and friends to listen, though it is not intended to be a concert. How does one compare a simple piece played well with a complex piece in which there were some slips ? To say the former is an invitation to the unambitious, while the latter may tempt players beyond their ability. The balance is fine and sometimes controversial. This year's prizewinners were: Sixth Form, Clive Broadbent; Fifth Form, David Pemberton; Third Form, Benedict Kaner. Highly commended runners-up were: Andrew Whipp and Robert Gardner. The Second Waine Concert was held a week later this year, but as exams are creeping earlier, the extra time given for preparation was eroded by a Hall in use for other purposes. The programme lacked the variety in style and grouping of the previous year, but despite that, contained some worthwhile sounds. The entry for Waine Awards from our Junior School and the Minster Song School was very talented and there are now 22 Waine Scholars. Two of the Choir's important events come close together and both went even better than usual. In the Minster, the joy of singing "Tu es Petrus" in such sublime surroundings was truly reflected by the joint choirs of Senior and Junior Schools; a fortnight later, the Senior Choir, augmented by Old Peterite and Junior School volunteers, sang Purcell's "Rejoice in the Lord alway" and, as usual, Stanford's Te Deum. The Brass ensemble (David Copley, Robert Gardner, David Marsh, Stephen Ashton, directed by Mr. Riley) added some fine sounds to the hymns and Te Deum for Commemoration. Unusually, the Choir did not attend the Ripon Festival: I hope we may resume our long association with this R.S.C.M. event next year. 26

Finally, our thanks to Mrs. Garnett for many years of teaching the piano: her husband retires this year and she has decided to cut down her teaching to give them more free time. Also to Martin Marsh (O.P.) for the generous gift of an excellent flute which has already found a pupil. CONCERT

7.30 pm in CHAPEL

Friday, 16th November, 1979

Bach

I. Jesu, joy of mans' desiring

WIND GROUP 2. Prelude and Fugue in G minor (BWV 558) CLIVE BROADBENT 3. Abendmusik (Leipziger Turmmusik) BRASS GROUP 4. Festival Voluntary GRAHAM FLINTOFF 5. Motet O God, Lord God, when thou appearest, darkness flies. Thy light and thy glory shine forth on the earth, and thou art exalted 0 Lord, above all gods. We worship thy glorious name, 0 Lord God almighty. Thou only art my rock and my salvation and my defence, and I shall not be moved: my glory, my refuge, the rock of my strength, O Lord of all power and might. 0 praise the Lord all ye people, and praise him all ye lands. His merciful kindness endureth for ever: praise him in songs of joy. Be thou exalted above all heavens, thy glory above all the earth. 0 God, Lord God . THE CHOIR 6. Eine kleine Nachtmusik (1st movement) K. 525

Bach Wurz Flor Peeters Mozart

Mozart

QUEEN'S HOUSE QUARTET

Overture for Brass BRASS GROUP 8. (a) Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr. BWV 716 (b) Noel nouvelet (c) Figures plain and fancy (No. 2)

Bach Lloyd Webber Desmond Ratcliffe

ROBIN JONES

9. (a) Chorale (b) Prince of Denmark's March

Bach Clarke

BRASS GROUP

Clarinets: Anthony Dixon, Richard Sabey, Marcus Pearson, Jonathan Binnington, John Armishaw,

Nicholas Heslop. Trumpets: David Copley, Robert Gardner, Jonathan Jones, Mark Heywood, Nicholas Hopton, Peter Stancer. Horns: Andrew Collinson, Benedict Kaner. Trombones: Stephen Ashton, Ian Anderson, Charles Marshall. Euphonium: Nigel Pemberton, Bass: James Neal. Strings: David Pemberton, Andrew Whipp, Andrew Copley, Fergus Craig. Choir: Erica Brears, Penny Gordon, Katherine Turner, Susanne Ramsden, Joanna Ferris, Samantha Jordan, Damian Austin, David Latimer, Rory O'Malley, Joanna Toes, Allen Rowell, Jonathan Binnington, Nicholas Heslop, Phlip Kelly, James Bowden, Clive Broadbent, William Stancer, Andrew Jewitt, Angus Aagaard, James Neal, Andrew Whipp, Fergus Craig, Andrew Hjort, Rupert Brown, Ian Partington, David Pemberton, Kit Bird, Paul Aagaard, David Nendick, Timothy Heap, Russell Broadbent, John McGrath. The Choir included singers from RED House SCHOOL. Conductors: Bill Riley, Keith Pemberton. Piano: Nigel Pemberton. PIANO CONCERT

7.0 pm in HALL

Scarlatti

Sonata in D. L461

DAVID PEMBERTON Prelude in B minor. Op. 28, No. 6 PAUL MOAYYEDI Nocturne in C minor. Op. 48, No. 1 NIGEL PEMBERTON Rondo in C CLIVE BROADBENT Study in A flat ANDREW WHIPP Spanish Dance No. 2 ROBIN JONES AND CLIVE BROADBENT Intermezzo in B flat minor. Op. 117, No. 2 DAVID PEMBERTON WILLIAM STANCER

Beethoven Czerny Kirschner Brahms

Debussy

ROBERT GARDNER

Liszt

Un sospiro NIGEL PEMBERTON

Rathgeber

Allegro in G Village Bellringer

Alwyn PHILIP KELLY

Chopin

Nocturne in A fiat Slavonic Dance in A.

Chopin Chopin

W. F. Bach

Foga in B flat Le petit negre

Wednesday, 30th January, 1980

GRAHAM FLINTOFF Op. 46 DAVID PEMBERTON AND K.R.P.

Dvorak

STRINGS CONCERT

7.0 pm in HALL

Wednesday, 13th February, 1980

Schubert

Quartet in A minor (1st mov.). Op. 29 DAVID PEMBERTON, ANDREW WHIPP, ANDREW COPLEY AND FERGUS CRAIG

Goosens

Old Chinese Folksong. Op. 4, No. 1 TIMOTHY KANER

Kuchler

Concertino (3rd mov.) JAMES BOWDEN

Bach arr. Isaac

Bourree Country Gardens DAVID KANER, TIMOTHY KANER, JAMES OGLESBY AND PAUL AAGAARD

Telemann

Concerto in G (2nd mov.) ANDREW COPLEY

Bach

Aria (Peasant Cantata) CHARLES ALLAN

Schubert

Waltzes CHRISTOPHER BRONX, RUPERT BROWN, STEPHEN MAWBY, LAWRENCE BLEASDALE, AND ROBIN JONES

Tartini

Sonata. Op. 1, No. 12 (Adagio) JAMES OGLESBY

Bach

Partita No. 2 (Gigue) BWV 1004 ANDREW WHIPP

Haydn

Minuet and Trio Hob. XV/38 STEPHEN MAWBY

18th Century Dances JAMES BOWDEN, ADAM STONE, ANDREW HJORT AND MAURICE DOBIE

Saint-Saens

Le Cygne NIGEL PEMBERTON

Haydn

Concerto in G (1st mov.) DAVID PEMBERTON

Purcell

Sonata in G minor (1st mov.) DAVID KANER

Corelli

Trio Sonata in E. Op. 2, No. 10 Adagio — Allemanda — Sarabanda — Corrente ANDREW WHIPP, DAVID PEMBERTON AND FERGUS CRAIG

7.0 pm in HALL

WIND CONCERT

Wednesday, 5th March, 1980

B. Strayhorn

Take the A train FULL BAND

.7. Absil

Parade and Joyeux Depart WILLIAM LEDGER

arr. Hirt

Wang-wang Blues JONATHAN JONES

G. Tartini

Concertino — First movement (Grave) SIMON WILLIAMS

R. Vaughan Williams

Concerto for Tuba — First movement NIGEL PEMBERTON

W. A. Mozart

Mio Tesoro NEIL HARNEY

S. Scheidt arr. Howarth

Battle Suite — First movement (Galliar d battaglia Swiss Folk Tune — Zurich March NIGEL PEMBERTON, ANDREW COLLINSON, STEPHEN ASHTON, ROBERT GARDNER AND W.R.

Spanish Dance ANGUS AAGAARD, JONATHAN BINNINGTON AND WILLIAM LEDGER

Anglaise (from Suite for Trumpet, Oboe and Strings)

G. F. Hande

DAVID COPLEY

P. I. Tchaikovsky

Scene from Swan Lake, Op. 20 NICHOLAS HESLOP

W. A. Mozart

Concerto No. 3 — First Movement BENEDICT KANER

G. Vinter

Song and Dance JONATHAN BINNINGTON

E. Baines

Pastorale ANDREW SLATER

W. A. Mozart

Clarinet Quintet — Second movement RICHARD SASSY

P. I. Tchaikovsky

March from Symphony No. 6 FULL BAND

Thursday, 20th March, 1980

END OF TERM CONCERT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Take the A train Waltz 0 what a beautiful morning THE CHOIR Waltzing Matilda Le Secret PIANO TRIO ROBIN JONES, CLIVE BROADBENT AND PAUL MOAYYEDI Song of the Weather THE SWANNSINGERS In the Bath R.H.H., D.H.H., D.G.C., R.G.D., P.T. and K.R.P. German Drinking Songs WIND GROUP ANTHONY DIXON, RICHARD SABEY, STEPHEN ASHTON, NIGEL PEMBERTON and W.R. Bandstand Boogie THE BAND Barn Dance A Transport of Delight THE SWANNSINOERS The Slow Train Old Mother Hubbard THE CHOIR More German Drinking Songs WIND GROUP The "Toy" Symphony THE ORCHESTRA W.R., D.H.H., R.H.H., R.G.D. THE BAND

MUSIC COMPETITION 1980 Monday, 19th May at 6.3o p.m. in Hall. Piano Piano Piano Cello Viola Trumpet Piano Piano Clarinet Piano Piano Trombone Piano Piano Piano Trumpet Clarinet Violin Piano

William Stancer Robin Jones David Pemberton Paul Aagaard James Oglesby Robert Gardner Rupert Brown Richard Jemmett Nicolas Heslop Philip Kelly Robert Gardner Stephen Ashton Miriam Smith Mary Spratt Graham Flintoff Nicholas Hopton Richard Sabey Stephen Mawby Clive Broadbent

Hungarian Folk Song No. 2 The Darkened Valley Fantasia in F sharp min. 2nd Mov. Le Cygne Sicilienne Sonata detta del nero Fantasia in D minor Visions Fugitives No. 10 Swan Lake Study No. 6 Bagatelle in G minor Sinfonia — Cantata 156 Scherzo Allegro Nocturne Op. 37, No. 1 March (Occasional Overture) Larghetto (Quintet) Siciliano Sonata in F 1st Mov.

Liszt Ireland Mendelssohn Saint-Saens Faure Fantini Mozart Prokoviev Tchaikovski Harris Beethoven Bach Clara Schumann Haydn Chopin Handel Mozart Bach Mozart

Tuesday, zoth May at 6.3o p.m. in Hall Babak Saber Paul Aagaard Anthony Dixon Andrew Whipp Stephen Wood Timothy Hyde Jonathan Binnington Charles Allan David Copley Dominic Johnson Andrew Collinson

Flute Piano Clarinet Violin Violin Piano Clarinet Violin Trumpet Piano Horn

Adagio (Concerto No. 1) Concerto No. 12 — last Mov. Humoreske Liebesfreud Gopak Gymnopedie No. 3 Quintet We have a new master Trumpet Tune Polonaise in A Horn Concerto No. 2 last Mov.

Mozart Avison Dvorak Kreisler Satie Mozart Bach Purcell Chopin Mozart

Wednesday, 21st May at 6.3o p.m. in Chapel Robin Jones David Pemberton Clive Broadbent Charles Marshall Benedict Kaner James Bowden Timothy Kaner Andrew Copley David Kaner Jonathan Armishaw Adam Stone Benedict Kaner

Organ Violin Organ Trombone Horn Violin Violin Viola Violin Clarinet Violin Piano

Herzlich thut mich verlangen Concerto No. 3 1st Mov. Prelude on St. Peter Panis Angelicus Morceau de Concert Russian Fantasia No. 2 Sonata jn B flat Aria and Gavotte Sonata jn E min (Adagio and Allegro) Sonata in E min (Grave and Allegro) Bolney Ballard The Swan Sonata in G 1st Mov.

Bach Mozart Darke Franck Saint-Saens Portnoff Arne Marcello Scarlatti Jones Saint-Saens Schumann

WAINE CONCERT Thursday, izth June at 7.00 p.m. in Hall PRO GRAMME En bateau; Cortege; Ballet. (Petite Suite)

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Debussy

NIGEL AND DAVID PEMBERTON

Canzonet (Haydn) and Scherzo-Trio (Beethoven) OSZ (Autumn)

JONATHAN JONES AND NIGEL PEMBERTON .. .. .• •• •• •• FERGUS CRAIG AND DAVID PEMBERTON

Concerto No. 1 Slow movement ..

G an

Mozart

ANDREW COLLINSON AND NIGEL PEMBERTON

Sonata in A minor, 1st movement

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DAVID KANER AND NIGEL PEMBERTON Trio No. 7 in E flat •• •• .. •• •• •• •• •••• JONATHAN BINNINGTON, JAMES OGLESBY AND GRAHAM FLINTOFF Sonata detta del Nero .. .. .. .• .. •• MARK HEYWOOD AND NIGEL PEMBERTON Duet-Rondo K423 .. •• .. .. •• ANDREW COPLEY AND DAVID PEMBERTON

Concerto. 2nd movement ..

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Vivaldi

Mozart

Fantini Mozart

Haydn

DAVID COPLEY AND DAVID PEMBERTON

Quartet Op. 29, 2nd movement _• .

. ANDREW WHIFF, DAVID PEMBERTON, ANDREW

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Schubert

AND FERGUS CRAIG

1.iebeslied

Kreiskr ANDREW WHIPP AND DAVID PEMBERTON

The Jockey (Teasdale) and Yesterday (Lennon and McCartney) STEPHEN ASHTON AND NIGEL PEMBERTON

Sonata No. 2 Largo and Allegro

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Vivaldi

Stoneham

PAUL AAGAARD AND CLIVE BROADBENT

Debbie; Lonesome Road ..

GRAHAM FLINTOFF AND NIGEL PEMBERTON

ASSOCIATED BOARD EXAMINATIONS During the year, the following have been successful in Associated Board Examinations. The results are Passes unless shown otherwise: Name

P. V. Aagaard C. R. W. Allan J. P. Armishaw J. P. Binnington 0. J. Bird C. G. Broadbent A. P. Copley D. J. Copley N. F. Harnby N. J. Heslop M. J. Heywood A. F. H. Hjort N. D. Hopton T. C. K. Hyde R. P. Jernmett T. R. W. Jones

Grade 5 1 3 5 5 5 7 5 3 3 6 4 4

Instrument

Piano Violin Clarinet Clarinet Flute Organ Viola Trumpet Clarinet Clarinet Trumpet Viola Trumpet Piano Piano Organ Piano Horn Violin Violin Piano Clarinet Trombone Viola Trumpet Violin Trumpet Violin

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The following passed Grade 5 Theory: F. A. Craig, R. 0. B. Gardner, A. J. Nichols, J. R. Oglesby, R. N. Sabey and A. F. M. Stone.

DRAMA HEIL CAESAR "That's just how Communists come to power !" A colleague's reaction at the interval contrasted nicely with your reviewer's thoughts about the dangers of Fascism highlighted in the BBC Schools Television updated version of Julius Caesar further adapted by Ian Lowe for our Drama Centre. The production certainly presented us most vividly with all the paraphernalia of 30

the modern authoritarian state — uniformed violence, body searches and control of the media. The twentieth century parallels were so numerous the mind reeled — Spanish Civil War, coup d'etat in Korea, access to television for extremists. Much of Shakespeare's material was immediately familiar. Kit Bird's Caesar presented a man made arrogant and careless by his own power, heading

CAST (in order of speaking) Rod Craig Tim Baylor Kevin Clarkson Tim Heap Kit Bird Guy Norman Mandy Rigby Craig Lawrence Ruth Addinall Katherine Stancer Jill Gillett Mark Adeney John McGrath Barney Skrentny Ian Anderson Stephen Mawby Chris Bronk Rupert Brown James O'Farrell Julian Guy Katherine Morcom Mark Lodge Television and Sound Crew: Lawrence Bleasdale, James Hewitt, John Abbott, Rupert Brown and Chris Bronk. David Hughes, Jon Hirst, Ian McLeish, Terry Wallhead and Backstage members of the stage option. Photography: Lawrence Bleasdale. Programme and Poster Design: Mark Lodge. Producer: Ian Lowe.

Cassius Brutus Trebonius Cicero Caesar Casca Antonia Newscaster Portia Fortune Teller Calpurnia Metellus Messala Decius Ligarius Publius Octavius T.V. Director Captain Lepidus Newsreader Radio Operator

towards his tragic end, not even realising why. The conspirators were largely an unsavoury bunch, with Rod Craig's Cassius the most unscrupulous and menacing. Tim Raylor as Brutus gave an excellent portrait of a man tortured by the conflicting claims of loyalty and morality — an intelligent, sensitive liberal pushed around and manipulated by others less humane but more forceful than himself, a figure more reminiscent of School than politics. His bowing out left the stage a less hopeful place. The adaptors' inventions had their own special interest. John McGrath played an independent army-commander with the right degree of efficient detachment and lack of humour. With Mark Antony's transformation into the Lady Antonia the play's modern resonances rang even louder; Mandy Rigby's iron resolve and vowels formed to command turned the character into a frightening mixture of ITN newsreader and Prime Minister. Indeed her performance on the closed circuit allowed the audience to see both studio cynicism and screen conviction at the same time, a remarkably ungimmicky use of modern resources for dramatic effect. The production extended the Drama Centre almost as far as possible without excluding the audience. Scaffolding dominated the second half, the split levels took us back to the devices of Shakespeare's wooden 0, while the television screens exercised the same hypnosis as ever. Furthermore the set required the services of a host of technicians whose involvement made the event a school play in the widest and best sense. The many minor characters, some of them very young, acquitted themselves with the panache we have come to expect, so that the total effect was stunning — a universal situation, cleverly scripted main roles and a wealth of dramatic variation both to entertain and instruct the Third Former and also to remind his parents (and grandparents) of what dangers we have faced and still face in the modern world. R.G.D.

LA CANTATRICE CHAUVE by Eugene Ionesco One remark overheard immediately after the first performance of the play was that "it could never have been written by an Englishman", and this is certainly true, in spite of the fact that Ionesco's characters have English names and that great play is made upon their "Englishness" in the opening sequence. The programme notes pointed out the debt owed by Ionesco to phrase-book dialogue, parodied at the beginning of the play in the scene between Monsieur and Madame Smith, which owed its artificiality to the "situation dialogue" of the language textbook. It was, of course, the artificiality of the characters and their situation which Ionesco was highlighting in stripping their speech of logic in the normal sense, reducing conversation to meaningless non-sequiturs which, in a manner typical of the French, they still sought to invest with intellectual significance. We were warned that the play was a parody of drawing-room comedy and the actors were served by a very fine, traditional-looking, set which contrasted admirably with the confusion of "background" music greeting the audience as they entered the auditorium. Unfortunately, many of those present seemed to miss the point of this clever attempt to begin the process of disorientation, being content merely to play "spot-the-tune", until the arrival of the characters from the back of the auditorium and their inspection of their surroundings reinforced lonesco's insistence upon the artificiality of the situation. From this point, nothing operated on an accepted level, even the "trois coups", which traditionally signal the start of a performance, becoming an informal tattoo. Fortunately, for an audience with varying levels of competence in French, the actors enunciated very clearly, a fact which greatly helped those struggling with the vocabulary. With very little hesitation, relationships were established 32

and explored, to reveal the emptiness of bourgeois society. Ruth Addinall and Warren Carr, with many cries of, "Comme c'est curieux" and "Quelle coincidence", eventually establish that Monsieur and Madame Martin are man and wife and that Alice, the pretty little girl with "un veil blanc et l'autre rouge", is their daughter — only to have Katharine Denison (playing Mary, with the touch of "gaite parisienne" which one has come to expect of the traditional French maid) reveals that they are not man and wife and that there are two little girls called Alice, one having the right eye red and the left eye white, the other with the right eye white and the left eye red! More confusion was to follow, with David Hinchliffe, as Monsieur Smith, asserting, "Quand on sonne a la porte, c'est qu'il y a quelqu'un", only to have Jill Gillett, as his wife, "prove" that "Quand on sonne a la porte, c'est qu'il n'y a personne". This argument was settled by the Fire Officer (Roderick Barron) whose arrival and ringing (or non-ringing) of the doorbell had initially prompted the discussion. As the play moved towards its climax, the characters presented in turn a series of "anecdotes", culminating in Roderick Barron's "tour de force", the Fire Officer's recital of "le rhume". The climax itself was well executed, both by actors and background staff, as a total breakdown of communication was conveyed in the confused, simultaneous shouting of the characters, the changes of lighting and the strange background music. This led up to a complete blackout, from which emerged chants of, "C'est pas par la, c'est par ici" and a repetition of the opening scene of the play, with Monsieur and Madame Martin substituted for Monsieur and Madame Smith, but carrying on an identical conversation. The play is ambitious in its attempts to break down the conventions accepted by its audiences, but once its aims are known, it depends less upon any intrinsic literary value (which Ionesco would be the last person to claim for any of his work) than upon imaginative staging and competent execution, in which the author was well served by the "cercle dramatique francais de l'Institut S. Pierre". P.W. LA CANTATRICE CHAUVE Madame Smith Jill Gillett Monsieur Smith David Hinchliffe La bonne Mary Katharine Denison Madame Martin Ruth Addinall Warren Carr Monsieur Martin Le Capitaine des Pompiers Roderick Barron ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The group wishes to thank the following for their help:Andrew Barrell — prompting and bells. — Theatre Royal Properties Department. Daniel Bond Mike Dawson 1 — set. f John Gaastra Joyce Hirst — Bourgeois bric-a-brac and objets d'art. — publicity. Mark Lodge — all kinds of things. Ian Lowe — lighting. Iain McLeish — music. Keith Pemberton — printing. Alan Tooms Leading Fireman Wade — North Yorkshire Fire Brigade (York). Terry Wellhead "I_ — lighting and sound. Ken Wootton f

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY Journey's End is a deceptively difficult play to perform successfully. It appears straight forward enough — an immediately accessible situation, clearly defined characters, only one location, a comparatively simple lighting 33

plot — but there are hidden pit-falls. With most of the action taking place off stage and with a realistically cramped set, the play essentially consists of over two hours of static talking by characters who verge dangerously close to stereotypes expressing values that, to a modern audience, can all too easily appear absurd. Mark Adeney's production made the play work and, whatever other comments or quibbles a carping critic might make, that is the ultimate test of success. Caught in the horrors of the first world war trenches the people are pitted against the place and all, in different ways, are the losers. For this reason the set, the physical manifestation of the place, is crucial and here was the production's greatest strength. By its daring conception and visual impact the set brought the reality of the trenches vividly alive, never for a moment allowing us to forget the external fight against which the inner conflicts of characters take place. Of these characters it was Andy Stubbs' Stanhope that dominated the evening. While others acted their parts, he was his, embodying the brooding exhaustion of a man fighting for sanity in the mad house of war while desperately summoning up hidden resources of inner strength to try to ensure the physical and moral survival of his company. The maturity of this performance was remarkable. The other characters all had to fight against the temptations of caricature. Andrew Hjort's bluff, dependable Trotter succeeded admirably by allowing the humour of the part to come naturally, faltering in credibility only near the end in the drunk scene where he slightly over played. In contrast David Clark's performance grew in strength after an unconvincing start in which his too mechanical emphasis prevented him from exploring the subtleties of the character. His final, most difficult scene was, by the Saturday night, his best as he effectively conveyed both Osborne's sense of imminent death and his courageous reassurance of the nervous Raleigh. Raleigh is perhaps now the most awkward of all the parts, for youthful idealisation of war and hero worship are outmoded follies, too easily turned into material for a "Ripping Yarns" parody. Richard Venable managed to avoid the potential absurdity of the role by consistent underplaying, giving us a more muted and sensitive characterisation at the expense of the dramatic change of attitude after the raid. If his is the most difficult part then Hibbert's is surely the most unrewarding, having too few scenes to fully establish a character whose main feature is, in any case, lack of character. There were some excellent moments in Barney Skrentney's performance but he never quite got into the play and, while he remains one of our most promising talents, he must concentrate now on breath control if he is to reach the ends of sentences without running out of steam. Of the other parts Bradley Say's Colonel showed admirable, quiet (sometimes too quiet) control, suggesting a sympathetic caring man beneath the weakness and platitudes. Dave Thomas gave the play a very confident start with his cheerfully inefficient Hardy : Richard Norman coupled good comic timing with unobtrusively efficient handling of the complex catering demands of the script and Andrew Paterson, Richard Mansfield and Jeremy Barrett all gave sterling support. For all the individual talent displayed, it was the teamwork that was the most impressive aspect of the production all the credit for this must rest squarely on the producer. Mark Adeney can be well pleased with his directorial debut for here was a consistently intelligent interpretation of the play where even the effects that did not quite succeed, such as the synchronisation of the explosions and the roof collapse or the over hasty lighting change at Raleigh's death, were still well thought out ideas. The Middle School play is an excellent opportunity for young talent to be discovered and developed —Journey's End not only fulfilled this role but was a very impressive production in its own right.

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Andy Stubbs David Clark Andrew Hjort Barney Skrentney Richard Venable Bradley Say Andrew Paterson Richard Norman Dave Thomas Richard Mansfield Jeremy Barrett Many thanks to D.J.H. for help and advice. James Muirhead STAGE MANAGER/LIGHTING Mark Adeney DIRECTOR/PRODUCER STANHOPE, Commanding an Infantry Company OSBORNE TROTTER HIBBERT RALEIGH THE COLONEL THE COMPANY SERGEANT-MAJOR MASON, the Officers' Cook HARDY, an Officer of another Regiment A YOUNG GERMAN SOLDIER A PRIVATE SOLDIER

A DAY'S CLIMBING IN SNOWDONIA The day was a fine one, with crisp cool weather. The sun had not yet come up from behind Pen yr Ole Wen but a slight pink reflection on its shoulder from the early morning light was rapidly appearing. The moon was still up, behind our hostel, yr Hafod, and above Y Garn and Foel Goch. It felt beautiful, with just the odd car purring along, the gurgle of running water, and the bleating of sheep. All thirty of us gathered outside the cottage, waiting for the off, up the mountains which towered behind the hostel. Now we were just waiting for the masters to appear, who were just going to lock up the hut, and then we would be on our way. It was nearing ten now, and eventually there was a line of us zig-zagging up the mountain towards Foel Goch — but we weren't going to this summit. Overnight frost was visible on the ground and together with ice on the mountainside it was treacherous if you weren't careful. Now I thought that I didn't want to go on if this was what it was going to be like; but soon it was over. The pace was steady although I found myself at the back — but who cares ? It wasn't a race. A sudden tiredness struck me as I had not slept well the first night because of cold and restlessness. After about two hours we were nearing the plateau between Foel Goch and Y Garn, which was covered in crisp, frozen snow; and it was a relief, for me anyway, to reach some flat ground for a while and have a rest while the others took photographs. But the rest was short-lived as we had to get down before nightfall. We could see Snowdon ahead of us, sprinkled with snow around the summit. As we were going southwards towards Y Garn the sun was dazzling us on the glittering snow. I thought this was the time to have some ski goggles. But I forgot about the sun and looked away over towards the north, admiring the magnificent views towards Bangor and Anglesey. We reached the shoulder of Y Garn which had a lot of loose rock on it; and it often slipped away from under my feet. The shoulder was steep and dangerous as there was a sheer drop on one side and the shoulder itself had some icy patches. It was tiring going up here and I felt my calf muscles bulging and aching although the pain was soon over as we reached the top. Here we rested for a while for other people to catch up, and to give them a rest as well. But when everyone had caught up and was on top, we set off 35

immediately. A lot of people had thought it was lunch, but they had to put their packups away hurriedly and repack their ruck-sacks. I found myself behind everyone else. On the way down, which was a fairly gentle slope, the party was strung out in a long line in front of the great mass of Glyder Fawr. Below, I could see a lake, frozen from the intense bitter cold for some weeks. Around this area we were going to have lunch before we split up into two parties. Soon we had all collected at the foot of the big Glyder and we all chose a spot for lunch, preferably out of the Arctic Wind. All I wanted at that time was my boiling hot coffee, as I was cold, and I wasn't hungry either. After a hasty lunch, we split up into two parties; one going down the Devil's Kitchen, the other over Glyder Fawr. A party of about fourteen of us started off up the Glyder. It was icy at first as water had frozen, but then we got onto the main path, which zig-zagged up the mountain gently. The tiredness came back again, but this wouldn't keep me from going up. The feeling of freedom came back to me, and it was just marvellous being up in the mountains again. The path continued to zig-zag almost to the summit and as we got higher the snow became more apparent, in drifts at the top. Aching legs were putting me in agony, and I was glad to know where the top was after being up the same mountain the year before. The view was incredible, and with clear, cool weather we could see so much: north up to Anglesey and beyond, west to the Caernarvon peninsula, east back towards England with some factory smoke appearing over Merseyside. There was no time to stop as nightfall was drawing near. We hurried down as quickly as possible without killing ourselves. It was snow at first but then bog grass which was wavy in the wind. My toes began to ache as my boots were too small and they were hitting the ends. There was a big lake below us which we were heading for first. We soon reached that; and then it was relatively flat track to the Snowdon car park where we were going to be picked up just after dusk. Jonathan Winchurch. I found my second trip more enjoyable, for two main reasons. Firstly, I knew what I was in for: climbing on the mountains, friendliness in the hut, and how to occupy oneself in the evenings. Secondly, the weather was kinder, and varied each day. It provided something for each walk that made it more exciting. Wind on the first day was so strong that we could hardly walk. There was a blizzard on the second day; sun and occasional heavy snow showers on the third; and a magnificent last day with blue sky for the most time. The year before I had found that as it was a new experience I didn't take full advantage of the options available. For example, I made the mistake of going into Bangor . . . However, I have thoroughly enjoyed both trips to Snowdonia and hope to go on many more. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from it all and to experience new types of adventure. Ian Saville.

SAHARA EXPEDITION - EASTER 1980 The expedition this year was again led by Mr. Bulcock, accompanied this time by Mr. Tooms, and consisted of: David Aspinall, Alistair Carder-Geddes, Richard Coates, Anthony Dixon, Andrew Fawthrop, Tim Heap, Paul Johnson, Claire Lockey, Sarah Neville, Gary Oates, Sally Shuttleworth, David Topham and Charles Walker. The expedition started from in front of the school on the first Sunday morning of the Easter Holidays: the day was spent travelling down to Ply- 1

mouth, where we stayed the night at the Drake Hotel after discovering that the Post House had mis-booked us. Monday morning began at six o'clock with an early call; the ferry sailed just after nine, and soon, in spite of quite a smooth sea most of the party had retreated to the safety of their cabins, where they spent most of the twenty-four hour crossing to Northern Spain. After docking in Santander late the next morning, the expedition arrived for the first time on foreign soil: soon we were walking up the beautiful, but steep, Cantabrian Hills — the minibus was apparently incapable of hauling both us and Mr. Bulcock up one particularly steep stretch. Once over the top, we made fairly good time southward through Spain, arriving the next next morning at Torremolinos on the south coast after a gruelling twentyfour hour drive via Madrid and Malaga. A swim on the beach, and a drive along the Costa del Sol later, we caught a ferry at Algeciras, and that night, after a smooth crossing of the Straits of Gibraltar, which afforded us an excellent view of the Rock, and a short stop once ashore in the Spanish-controlled duty-free port of Ceuta, we pitched camp in the dark at Asilah on the north-west coast of Morocco. A brilliant sun the next morning revealed a magnificent beach on which we spent the day, sun-bathing, swimming, building a sand-castle and recuperating from the exhausting journey through Spain. This was our first opportunity to sample our own cuisine, which went from strength to strength as the expedition progressed. On the Friday, a visit to nearby Tangier offered most of the party their first experience of Moroccan "salesmanship", and a gentle initiation to the fine art of haggling; on the Saturday, we left the beach and travelled southwards through countryside ranging from pastoral to arid, stopping for the night just north of Marrakech. Marrakech, on the Sunday morning, was one of the highlights of the trip : the colourful markets, the ancient medina, and the exotic main square, with its elaborately dressed water-carriers, its story-tellers and snake-charmers, although highly touristic (and hence exorbitantly priced, as many of us found to our cost!) offered hours of entertaining sight-seeing and haggling. In the afternoon, with the temperature inside the bus well beyond the range of the thermometer, we began our long journey eastward to the Sahara dunes. That night, after a minor repeat of the Cantabrian Hills incident (yes — we had to walk again) we slept out in a small valley in the Atlas Mountains, where the dew came down like rain and an intinerant Arab deftly removed Anthony Dixon's money belt from the bus. The next day saw us haggling again as we climbed steadily upwards, this time with the roadside amethyst-sellers : it was here that the commercial value of the three girls on the trip became apparent, with Claire Lockey being offered one piece of rock for ten dirhams and two kisses ! After crossing the High Atlas that morning, we travelled for the next three days through the barren, rocky semi-desert, stopping for a swim at the Source Bleu de Meski on the Tuesday afternoon, and crossing the Algerian frontier at Figuig on the Wednesday evening: the Algerian officials are supposedly renown for their cussedness and corruptibility, and it was mainly the latter that we experienced as we passed through their customs in record time. Our outward journey finally ended on Thursday afternoon as we came over a hill to the breathtaking sight of the small green oasis of Taghit, with its palm trees and its typical Saharan mud-hut village, nestling at the foot of an enormous caramel sand dune. Unfortunately, the hotel at which we had planned to spend a few nights of luxury was full of Germans, and as we pitched camp for the night, beneath the dunes, we were beset by the local merchants, who competed to buy all our old jeans The next morning, Sarah Neville surprised us all by being the first one to climb a dune before breakfast ! Others soon followed and the rest of the day was spent climbing dunes and around the hotel swimming pool. The 37

Germans finally departed on Saturday and we booked into the hotel that morning : after doing our laundry and enjoying a shower, the rest of the day passed in much the same way as Friday. The following morning marked the start of our return journey and for an uneventful (except for two flat tyres — probably thanks to our Algerian "friends") day-and-a-half we retraced our steps back across the Algerian frontier and soon after another swim in the Source Bleu on Monday afternoon, we turned north to cross the Atlas by a different route. We arrived back at Asilah on Tuesday, and Wednesday was spent either on the beach, or making a final visit to Tangier, where Tim Heap managed to get mugged by a small gang who made their getaway in a sort of motorized wheelbarrow ! The next day, after a brief stop in Tetuaan to collect our mail from the poste restante, and a not so brief stop in Ceuta to do our duty-free shopping, we crossed back from Africa to Spain and spent the night in a hotel. It had been arranged for us to meet Mr. Croft on the Friday, for a visit to the Domecq Bodega at Jerez. This proved to be most interesting and that afternoon, after a good lunch, we arrived at a campsite just south of Seville. Seville proved to be an easy place to get lost in on Saturday, indeed, David Aspinall was actually given up for lost until we overtook him on the way back to the campsite, with only seven miles left to walk. The party returned to Seville next day to see a bull-fight, and, at crack of dawn on Monday, set off northwards again, arriving at Palencia, where we had what was probably the best meal of the trip, by nightfall. After the meal, we travelled on into the early morning in order to reach Santander in time for the ferry at eleven, but as we began to climb the Cantabrian Hills, the weather, which had been deteriorating since Sunday morning, turned from bad to worse. Rain gave place to snow, and eventually a blizzard, which culminated in our having to push the bus and trailer (separately at one stage) up the last mile of the pass, in thick and often driving snow. We arrived, still dripping wet, but just in time, the next morning, only to find the ferry late and Santander flooded, but by that afternoon most of the party were more concerned with the effects of a none-too-smooth sea as we sailed homewards. After arriving in Plymouth late on Wednesday morning, the journey back to York was uneventful and we arrived late at night to a reception committee of anxious parents. It became clear as we unloaded the trailer that between us we had accumulated large quantities of Moroccan leather goods and national dress. Amazingly, the party were all in good health, for all, apart from Sarah Neville and Mr. Tooms, had suffered from illnesses ranging from sunstroke to food-poisoning to sea-sickness during the trip. Finally, on behalf of the party, I would like to thank Mr. Bulcock and Mr. Tooms, and everybody else who was connected with the organisation and preparation for the expedition, for a great experience, and a most enjoyable holiday. T.A.H.

NORWAY 1980 Previous sea crossings had left some members of the St. Peter's School Norway Expedition wary of matters nautical. However, on Monday, 14th July the North Sea was on its best behaviour and, after an easy drive from 7 St. Peter's Grove, the sixteen members of the group set sail from Newcastle on the "MS Blenheim". After a reasonable night's sleep and breakfast, the jagged coast of Norway was sighted. As we slipped in between the islands and up the Fjord towards Bergen, cameras appeared as the photographers 38

began their three week marathon throughout the country — the results of which we await eagerly. After disembarking we left Bergen and began our journey north through rain which we hoped would soon stop. The next day proved drier but more exhausting, when the brown bus and trailer were unable to climb the steep gradients of the Sognefjell mountains unaided. After passing Trondheim we continued up the Arctic Highway towards the town of Mo-iRana and Svartisen, a permanent four hundred square kilometre cap of ice and snow. We arrived at the Svartisen camp site at about 8.o p.m. on Thursday evening. The following morning we packed tents, sleeping bags and fooa (largely consisting of sweets) for a two day walk. We took a small boat along the Svartisvatnet Lake and then walked (with a number of tourists) towards the Osterdalsisen glacier, which came off the ice cap. We then walked up the side of the glacier and pitched camp near its head at about 6.o p.m. At about 8.3o p.m. we left our tents and sleeping bags and, after clambering up a steep bank, reached the ice cap itself. We walked north-west for about threequarters of an hour until we decided we had reached the Arctic Circle. We then started back to our camp, and a small route change ended up with us crossing in bare feet a stream which flowed from an ice-covered lake. No members of the party regarded it as warm. Having spent the remainder of the night and part of the morning in our tents we made our way back to the lake and after an hour long wait for the boat we arrived back at the campsite where we had left the bus and trailer. A quiet evening for all ensued. The next day we drove away from Svartisen to where the Arctic Highway crosses the Arctic Circle and there we found a huge number of tourists. After spending some time buying cards at the shop thoughtfully provided for that purpose we went south, driving through part of Sweden, and then camped on a beach next to Rossvatnet, one of the largest inland lakes in Europe. Late in the evening several reindeer came along the beach to drink but were evidently put off by our bright orange tents. The next morning we drove towards Trondheim and after another rainy camp went into the city, where we spent several hours before continuing our drive south. We reached a pleasant roadside lay-by where we spent the night, after a supper of Norwegian plaice which we'd bought in Trondhein fish market. The following day we arrived in the Romsdal valley and pitched camp in the afternoon below the 1,80o ft. high Troll Wall. On our first day in Romsdal we split into two groups. One group walked for about is miles along the Langfjelldal valley while the other visited the nearby town of Andalesnes. The next day the party again split into small groups, some of which walked and some of which swam or spent more time in Andalesnes. Driving south from Romsdal we passed through Lom, with its quaint wooden church, and reached the northern most point of Josterdalobreen, the largest ice-cap in Norway. After pitching camp the group again headed for the snowline. The ice was much easier to reach than that on Svartisen, and soon we were standing on a 5,700 ft. summit, perhaps a little closer to understanding the phrase, "on the roof of the world". Descending to goulash and mash seemed a bit of an anticlimax. The next day we drove down the west side of the ice-cap looking for another way onto it — unfortunately our main hope for this proved fruitless, and in the hot sunshine driving was hard on the passengers as well as the driver. Leaving the Josterdalsbreen we headed south again. On Tuesday, at the start of our third week in Norway we camped soon after lunch and spent the afternoon sunbathing on an island in the middle of a warm river. After a mixed grill in the evening we slept off the previous days' travelling. The following day we drove for most of the time, arriving in Bergen at about 6.o p.m., and eventually finding a campsite — only the second organised campsite we stayed on. On Thursday, leaving the trailer on the site we 39

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drove into Bergen to do our final bout of souvenir hunting. Bergen rewarded our attention by again raining on us. We then returned to the campsite for our last night in Norway. Next morning we drove back into Bergen and joined the queue for the ferry. The ship left on time and we sailed down to Stavanger. We stopped there for an hour, and as we left we had an awe-inspiring view of the "Alexander Kielland", the giant oil platform which had capsized in the North Sea. During the evening there was a disco on board which was attended by nearly all members of the party, and once again the sea gave nobody any problems. At Newcastle we disembarked quickly, and after a drive down what seemed a luxurious road (the A19) we reached York and our much longed for hot baths. To Mr. Hughes and, especially, Mr. Daniel go all our thanks for this immensely enjoyable and interesting trip. D.R.K. and C.J.E.B.

CAIRNGORMS 1980 We had set out on the Sunday after the end of term, in mid-morning. By the time we were to get to the Cairngorms at about 5 o'clock we would only have an hour's walking time before dark which would force us to set down camp only a little way into the Ben Avon range. This is on the south side of the massif, near Braemar. On the Monday we would have to walk a lot further and it would be hard because of an increasing depth of snow. As it was, when we woke up on Monday morning it was snowing very heavily, which meant that it would be even more tiring in soft snow. So we set out about 10 a.m. in very poor conditions : snowing, cold, with poor visibility. Luckily the track was very well marked, despite being covered in several inches of snow. As it was the first day, my ruck-sack was very heavy, probably 6o pounds, with bits hanging on it everywhere, rattling against each other every so often. Indeed, it was very hard going in the soft, wet snow, and I was thankful for any rest possible. In this way we made very slow progress and so didn't reach the ideal place for our second night's camp. Because of the bad weather it would not have been possible to camp exposed on the mountain slopes, so instead we sheltered in a valley. It was nearing 4 o'clock by this time and the pace was getting slower and slower. There was a general vote that we should stop and set up camp in a pleasant, sheltered valley with Scots pines around us. It had been snowing all day up to now, though it stopped for the evening as we set up camp — so that was a help. But we still had to dig out many inches of snow to form a base for our tents, which obviously meant a few cold hands and toes. However, this didn't take all that long; and soon brews were on the boil to warm us up again after a long, strenuous walk. Jonathan Winchurch.

COMBINED CADET FORCE In 1974 we decided to close the Army Section of the Contingent because it was becoming too small to work well, but we always intended to re-form it when the time was right. So it is very pleasing to record that the Army Section came back into existence this year, under the command of Lieutenant Tooms who has brought into the Contingent his special knowledge and experience from the Regular Army, most recently as a key member of the Cadet Training Team. We welcome Mr. Tooms to this appointment and we hope that the revived Army Section will now go from strength to strength. 41

The "ARETHUSA", the Naval Section's new cutter. ET. CIADR. BITI.COCK at the helm.

A Combined Cadet Force, however, depends in a very large part on the enthusiasm of the cadets themselves; in fact, without this a Contingent has no reason for existence; and in the long process of getting the Army Section going again, we should acknowledge the determined efforts of Corporal James Binns who, in the summer term of 1979, when he was in the Royal Navy Section, patiently enlisted support among boys who were not necessarily in the CCF so that he was able to convince the officers that there really was a demand for the revival of the Army Section. This was a good example of Initiative and of enthusiasm supported by action. So at the Annual Inspection on Tuesday, 13th May, all three Sections were once again on parade. The weather was good, and the Inspecting Officer, Group Captain R. H. Wood, O.B.E., R.A.F., the Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse was very pleased with what he saw, not least with the welcome displayed in signalling flags on the mast. The Group Captain trusted himself to the jack-stay rigged across the river by the Royal Navy Section: we do not recall any previous Inspecting Officer doing this, and happily all was well. Before the end of term, Lieutenant Commander B. J. Bulcock assumed command of the Contingent, and we wish him success and hope that he will have the active support from his colleagues in the Common Room that he will greatly need as the numbers in the Contingent grow. It is very easy to criticise the CCF as having no obviously useful function, or even of encouraging militarism, just as it is easy to question the value of many other activities in a school; but the fact is that the CCF gives to many boys something that to them is worthwhile and challenging, and any school that is privileged to have a Contingent would be very foolish to let it dwindle and die for lack of support from its masters. Sub. Lt. Roberts who has been a great asset to the Naval Section with his sea-faring background unfortunately left the School at the end of the year. His energy, drive and humour will be missed. The Contingent thrives, with more cadets going to camps and courses than for many years and with the bright prospect of a close association with the Green Howards, the Regiment to which we are now privileged to be badged in the Army Section. It has been a great pleasure and help to have had many visits from Second Lieutenants Barker and Denison, who were both prominent members of the Contingent and who have been giving their spare time to help with the training of the Army Section. At the Annual Inspection they presented a plaque bearing the Green Howards badge, and this will be permanently placed over the CCF notice board. This association with a famous Regiment reminds us how much we depend on the Services for their interest and support; we thank many members of the Services during this year; the Cadet Training team who have identified themselves with the Army Section; and the visiting officers and NCOs from the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. In return we hope that we are able to uphold an interest in the work of the Armed Forces and to provide an opportunity for some boys to see if their future might be found in the very varied and responsible life that the serviceman must be prepared to undertake if he is good enough for it. D. G. C.

THE ROYAL NAVY SECTION The section has enjoyed a successful year, thanks to the inspiring leadership of Cox'n Lodge, who, together with his team from the Middle Sixth, particularly PO Bleasdale, has set high standards in industry and enthusiasm, encouraging greatly the younger cadets. An additional training aid has this year been the arrival, on permanent loan from the Royal Navy, of the 27 foot 43

motor cutter, "ARETHUSA", whose usefulness has been demonstrated both in parade time, and on a full-day exercise during the Christmas term. On that occasion, the flooded river made for an unusual and exciting excursion to Linton Lock and beyond. It is encouraging that various courses sponsored by the Navy have again been taken up by several members of the Section, who have returned with qualifications which include certificates in sailing proficiency very costly to obtain through civilian sources. H.M.S. Caledonia has again been helpful in allowing us the use of its finely situated expedition centre at Da11, on the shores of Loch Rannoch, for a June weekend, and the facilities of the ship for a week in the Summer, and a long-weekend in November. The boating, swimming, and shooting facilities remain the most popular attractions at H.M.S. Caledonia — though a day at sea on a mine-hunter, with its cunning electronic devices expertly used on a realistic exercise, was certainly stimulating. The Dall weekend was this year noteworthy for its production of two rival rafts, which, on first launch, proved to be unseaworthy, depositing their occupants unceremoniously into the Loch. But, with modification, stability returned, for fishing and exploration, the former unfortunately unsuccessful, and not supplementing at all our Navy diet of eggs and steaks expertly prepared by LS Bird. At School, Cox'n Lodge has modified and refurbished the stores, which were warmly complimented by the Inspecting Officers. He has also brought a sense of quiet involvement, sound organisation, and clear forethought to much that he has achieved, and we are most grateful to him for his outstanding leadership. Not least, he has set high standards for his successor, P.O. Paveley, whom we congratulate on being the youngest section coxwain for many years. We all wish him success.

R.J.B. ROYAL AIR FORCE SECTION The Section has had a successful and busy year with 47 cadets on parade at General Inspection when Group Captain R. H. Wood, 0.B.E., of R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse was the Inspecting Officer. The training programme during the year has again been varied. The highlights have included an excellent night exercise at Strensall last November (surely the first night exercise when almost everything has gone to plan?) visits to the assault course at Strensall and a visit to R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse in June. Group Captain R. H. Wood, the Station Commander, is an enthusiastic supporter of the C.C.F. and we look forward to continued close co-operation with R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse. The biggest disappointment must be the lack of Air Experience Flying. One group of cadets has now had its flying cancelled seven times because of 1 bad weather/lack of pilots/aircraft unserviceability. They were due to fly in April, 5979 and are still waiting. Their frustrations are understandable. The Proficiency results were again satisfactory. The following cadets passed Part III: J. Burr, H. Coe, S. Bellamy, F. M. Simpson, J. R. Oglesby (credit), S. Bradley, P. A. D. Critchley, T. Hills, S. M. Midgley, J. Nield and D. A. Beaumont. The following cadets passed Part II: J. Kendall, R. Young, P. Stancer, F. Topham, S. Cotton. Proficiency work involves a considerable amount of hard work and the cadets who passed are to be congratulated. The Section sent F/Sgt. Hewitt, Sgt. Brown and L/Cdt. Oglesby to R.A.F. Wildenrath in Germany and L/Cdt. Burr and Cdt. Young to R.A.F. Gibraltar at Easter. We congratulate Sgt. Wallhead and Cpl. Giddings on the successful completion of their Gliding Courses. The Section again took part in the Assegai Shooting Trophy open to all R.A.F. C.C.F. Sections and we came a creditable twenty-eighth out of the seventy-three Sections in the competition. The Summer Camp was held at R.A.F. Locking near Weston-superMare. The following cadets attended: L/Cdt. J. Burr, L/Cdt. J. R. Oglesby, / 44

L/Cdt. F. M. Simpson and Cdts. P. N. B. Chapman, M. Dobie, S. P. Wood, N. D. Hopton, J. W. Shanks, R. 0. B. Gardner, P. J. Kelly, T. C. K. Hyde, A. F. M. Stone and M. G. Wise. The Camp was, as usual, both busy and interesting Almost everyone had two air experience flights from Kemble, home of the Red Arrows. Most cadets managed to see round the Red Arrows hangar and sit in the cockpit of a Red Arrows Hawk as well as seeing them give a breath-taking display. L/Cdt. F. M. Simpson and Cdts. J. W. Shanks, P. N. B. Chapman and R. 0. B. Gardner all did some gliding. L/Cdt. J. R. Oglesby excelled himself on the range and was one of the two cadets to gain an R.A.F. Marksman's badge out of the sixty-one cadets attending the Camp. We did well in the inter-schools competition considering the average age of St. Peter's cadets was between two to three years younger than that of other schools attending the Camp. And while we would rather forget about the drill competition we surprised everyone, including ourselves I suspect, by coming second in the Five-a-Side football. The team led by Cdt. N. D. Hopton consisted of: Cdts. R. 0. B. Gardner, M. G. Wise, T. C. K. Hyde and S. P. Wood. The team played with rugged determination and skill against teams physically stronger and taller than ourselves. Everyone enjoyed the Camp and returned home tired-out after an eventful week. Wg. Cmdr. D. G. Cummin retired at the end of the summer term after thirty years of service to the C.C.F. We shall greatly miss his dedication and guidance and we wish him well in his retirement. We congratulate Lt. Cmdr. R. J. Bulcock on taking over as Contingent Commander and we look forward to a continuing revival of the C.C.F. under his leadership. Lastly, I would like to thank all the NCO's, and in particular F/Sgt. J. R. Hewitt, for their enthusiasm and help this last year. R.G.G.D.

ARMY SECTION The re-forming of the Army Section was enthusiastically welcomed; in fact since the beginning of this term we have attracted no less than 38 cadets. The majority of cadets are IIIrd and IVth formers with a few Vth and VIth formers who have been promoted. The following cadets have been promoted to Corporal: J. Lawrence and A. Fawthrop while the following have been promoted to Lance Corporal: N. Clayton, J. Binns, M. Reed and J. Jones. The section has recently received confirmation that its members can wear the Green Howards cap badge. The badges will be presented by the Commanding Officer of the Green Howards at the start of next term during a day visit to the Green Howards' Regimental Headquarters at Catterick. Here thanks must be expressed to Second Lieutenants Barker and Denison of the Green Howards who left the school two years ago and have helped us so much in laying the foundations for a relationship with the famous Regiment. Because of the obvious problems facing a newly formed organisation, the section has had little opportunity to learn about the Regular Army; however, due to the R.S.M's. (Sgt. Major Tooms) enthusiasm in organising various courses we have already learned how to erect bivouacs, shoot, dismantle and clean both the American and British .303 gauge rifles, dismantle and reassemble Bren guns and, of course, how to drill. We have also had a very informative display and talk on modern infantry weapons laid on by the Cadet Training Team, and hope to arrange several trips to the assault course at Strensall in order to test our cadets' ability at climbing over walls, jumping ditches, swinging on ropes and other Tarzan-like activities. We have also arranged for an eight-day Annual Camp at Catterick to take place at the start of the summer 45

Cadets going round the Army Assault Course at Strensall. 46

holidays; an event to which we are all looking forward with great enthusiasm. Here we thank the ever enthusiastic Cpl. Maggs who has been, and hopefully will continue to be, an invaluable help to the section. We welcome Sgt. Shaw who has undertaken to help instruct us in the military training we require. It was with regret that we learnt that Wing Commander Cummin, Officer Commanding St. Peter's School C.C.F., will be leaving at the end of the Summer term to enjoy a well earned retirement. We thank him for his years of service and wish him all the best in the future. We must also congratulate Lt. Commander Bulcock on his appointment as the new Officer Commanding and we wish him every success in the forthcoming years. Craig Lawrence.

C.C.F SHOOTING At the beginning of September, James Hewitt was made captain for the year and, as usual, the winter and spring terms were fully occupied with the extensive use of the .22 miniature range for the options. During these two terms special emphasis was put upon weapon training and the innovation of term leagues was moderately successful. The National Assegai competition for R.A.F. contingents was entered for the second consecutive year. The team of four, J. R. M. Hewitt (capt), D. A. Beaumont, N. J. Hall and F. M. Simpson had an encouraging result considering the age of the greater part of the team, occupying twenty eighth place in the country. During the Spring term nine new shots from the third form joined the club and numbers were again boosted by a further intake in the summer when full-time shooting operated. Yet again we suffered from a shortage of open ranges at Strensall. However, an evening spent sighting the rifles on the 3om open-range paid off the next day when two teams were entered for the N.E. District Skill-at-Arms meeting. The two teams consisted of: J. R. M. Hewitt (capt.), M. A. Lodge, D. A. Beaumont and D. J. Paveley. L. G. Bleasdale (capt.), C. G. Broadbent, T. R. Boorman and P. A. Kell. Fifteen teams from ten north-eastern schools entered the competition and, as last year, the first team occupied third place in the deliberate shoot at 200M and 3oom. In the last match, a falling-plate, knock-out competition, both teams reached their respective semi-finals with the first team winning convincingly in the final. Following this win, the first team success for several years, full colours were awarded to David Beaumont and David Paveley and were re-awarded to Lawrence Bleasdale, James Hewitt and Mark Lodge. No team was sent to the County of Lancaster R.A. Meeting at Altcar, primarily due to the close proximity of certain '0' and 'A' level G.C.E. Exams. It is, however, hoped that a team will attend this and the Bisley meeting next summer. The School's internal competition was, as usual, held at the end of the summer term. This produced the following results: J. R. M. Hewitt J. R. M. Hewitt D. C. M. Sweetman

Green Howards Cup (individual deliberate) Falling Plate Cup (Individual snap) Recruit Cup (under 16 individual) House Aggregate Cup

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At the end of term it was announced that Clive Broadbent would be captain of shooting next season and that Paul Kell would be the new Armourer. We are, of course, all very grateful to those members of the staff who have helped run the shooting club this year. However, our special thanks go to Mr. D. G. Cummin whose additional help has made many of our visits to the open ranges possible. We wish him every enjoyment in his retirement. J.R.M.H. 47

TRIP TO GIBRALTAR The R.A.F. Station at Gibraltar was the host for this year's Easter Camp. Two Peterites, Robert Young and Jonathan Burr, joined other C.C.F. members at Gatwick Airport on the morning of the 27th of March. By 14.00 hrs. the group were in Gibraltar and enjoying their first taste of the warm sunny climate. After a lunch in the camp canteen the cadets were assigned to quarters and then formed into Flights of about 15. There are contingents from all three services based on the "Rock" and the cadet camp was assisted and entertained by all three. Friday started with a practice on the firing range. This was followed by a trip around the harbour in an R.N. launch. A major N.A.T.O. exercise had just ended and the harbour had a variety of Royal Navy ships at anchor. The view from the launch was magnificent and very inspiring. During the afternoon an orienteering exercise kept everyone busy. Saturday was initiative day when the Flights had to build a raft with old oil drums, ropes and any other materials that could be found on the beach. A look around a Nimrod aircraft completed the day. Sunday was a sight-seeing day around the Rock, and with the aid of an information sheet we discovered many interesting places. On Monday the group was entertained by the 2nd Light Infantry. A strenuous walk up about three miles of steps was followed by gym tests and a trip around the assault course. A look at modern weapons concluded the day with the Army. By this time the hot sun had started to take its toll (90°F one day). One member was confined to his bed, not a Peterite I hasten to add. As a comfort to this bed-bound cadet a request was played upon the camp radio by B.F.B.S. whose studio was conveniently situated near our group's dorm. Tuesday saw the cadets in our flight on a trip abroad an Air Sea Rescue launch to explore the coastline of the "Rock". We also had an interesting look at the equipment on the launch: radar, sonar, radio and navigation and rescue aids. More sunbathing followed. On Wednesday morning we had a flight in a Wessex Royal Navy Helicopter which was noisy but exhilerating. The view was something to remember. This was followed by an afternoon to spend those last few pennies and to chat to the local inhabitants. On Thursday the Flight looked around "H.M.S. Kent", a Destroyer, and a Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel. We then thanked Squadron Leader Major D. Lacey, the Officer in Charge, and all who helped to make the stay interesting, before flying home in a 727 of Dan Air during the afternoon. Jonathan Burr.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME Since the last report, Neil Pattison, Sandy Day, Kenneth Murray, John Lethem, Richard Craig, Ian Wiggle and Simon Wetherell have achieved Gold Awards: congratulations. At a presentation in the Drama Centre on Saturday, r7th November, 1979, Mr. Mike Hutchinson of the York Award Centre gave out certificates to 29 Bronze Award winners and ro Silver Award winners. We are grateful to Mr. Hutchinson for giving of his time in this way; and offer congratulations to all those who have gained Awards. The commitment of time needed is becoming greater, the more so with modifications recently introduced in the Scheme: it is pleasing to see so many capable of sustaining the effort and initiative required. 48

Silver Award Expeditions took place in the Autumn half-term; with the Cycling group proving that there are two sides to every valley, but nothing like a fifty-fifty chance of the group and the supervisors being on the same one at the same time. A long evening's search ended after much wrangling with a secretive Telephone Information Service: we finally got the number we needed to discover that the boys were safe. The First Aid Course in the Spring put us further into debt to the St. John Ambulance Brigade. In return, it is pleasant to record that some of our boys acted as judges for a St. John's swimming sports in our pool; and others have performed the same service for York Scouts and Cub Scouts. Despite considerable difficulties of their own, York Fire Brigade have again put on courses for us at Bronze and Silver level: we are grateful. On average, I suppose the weather has been right for the summer expeditions : one blazing, sun-stroke special and one cancellation for fog and pouring rain: at the time of writing, we are still trying to fit in the Bronze Expedition Assessment weekend. I am looking forward to that: the Practice weekend was perhaps the most successful yet, owing to excellent help from groups of Sixth formers. But after all, perhaps the best summary of the work of the Scheme came out of the York Award Associations Annual Presentation at the Guildhall on Friday, 25th January, 1980. The School was well represented. The Earl of Swinton made the presentations.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD PRESENTATIONS IN THE GUILDHALL ON FRIDAY, 25th JANUARY Paul Aagaard gave the following speech which, for reasons of space, has been edited. He outlined some of the activities of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and spoke of its benefits. Certainly my Duke of Edinburgh Award experiences have given me an enormous amount of benefit over the last three years. To look back, projects that initially appeared to be ordinary turned out to be unexpectedly exciting and have been of great value to me. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is not only a much cherished Award which stands you in good stead when applying for a job, or filling in a University UCCA Form, but it involves you in a wide range of interests. The Award Scheme attracts many different people mainly because of its versatility, even people with physical disabilities can enter the Scheme as there are special concessions made for them. There is practically nothing that you can think of which cannot be incorporated within the Award. It breaks down all academic divisions allowing both the less intelligent, and the brightest candidates to excel themselves outside the classroom. Perhaps the most ambitious part of the Course at all three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold is the Expeditions. For this I chose cycling as opposed to walking. My Silver Assessment Expedition, for example, took me on a circular route from Harrogate across the Pennines going through Nidderdale and Wensleydale. The total distance covered was 115 miles. For my Bronze Award I had been on a camping and cycling trip around Cornwall. In the Interests Section of the Bronze Award I collected a portfolio of brass rubbings from many churches in Yorkshire and also further afield. This proved to be quite an expensive hobby, as most churches charged anything from sop to £3 for the privilege of rubbing a brass. The hobby was extremely interesting — it is exciting to find complete and original old monumental brasses, and one learns from them a little of the life and traditions of previous generations which is, I think, fascinating. 49

Another interest which I knew nothing about was Marquetry. This was a hobby I started for the Silver Award and which I still pursue. The purpose and validity of the Interest Section of the Award soon became apparent in that one could pursue either an interesting hobby, or embark on something which one knew nothing about, or perhaps had never even heard of before. The Service Section of the Award I found more and more interesting as I went up through the Scheme. At the Bronze level I attended a Course on First Aid which taught me something about dealing with common body injuries. At the Silver level I attended a Fire Service Course which proved to be most useful. Again in this section of the Award you are not expected to remember everything that has been said and repeat it "parrot fashion", treating each lecture as a classroom lesson, but you are expected to assimilate the main gist and above all get some enjoyment out of the Course. At Gold level the Service Section features much more strongly in the Award. You are expected to help younger members of the Scheme and do rather more important ventures on your own. I have helped on Bronze Assessment Expeditions — camping out with one or two groups. I also helped at York Minster on the Information Desk. When I arrived I did not feel exactly informative about the Minster. I soon found out, however, that the information necessary comprised largely of . . . where the nearest toilet and pub were .. . At Gold level an extra section is necessary to obtain the Award — namely the Residential Activity. For this I attended an Acorn Camp. These camps are run by the National Trust and cater for anyone over the age of sixteen. Each year the National Trust issues a booklet with all the available camps in at different National Trust Properties. Usually they last for one week and you help to restore the property in some way. The Trust are very careful who they allow on these camps and demand a note of recommendation from some reliable source. Once on the Course the Leader has to submit a report on each person at the end of the week and for working on the camp you are given an Acorn camp Volunteer card, which enables you to get in free to any National Trust Property for one year. I attended a camp just south of Chester in Wales at Chirk Castle. On the camp there were ten boys and ten girls ranging from the ages of 16-25. The leader was a police sergeant and the assistant leader a Leeds university student. Much of the castle had been restored, but one wing was still in the process of being restored. Our camp turned out to be really enjoyable and made for a great week. Our main jobs on this camp were: painting the endless iron railings which bordered the castle and grounds, and re-building the "ha-ha" stone wall, a "ha-ha" wall being distinct from a free standing stone wall in that it leans against a bank of earth on one side. Everyone worked surprisingly hard but the real sporting turn came when the 1 tourists arrived, in their hundreds. The other members of the group had amazing stories to tell about the fun they had in other camps with the tourists. One of the best stories was how they chained their feet whilst working on their job and they put up a sign which read "Please do not feed the prisoners" apparently the result was most effective as tourists gave them a wide berth. We did not try this one but we did put up a notice saying "We are unpaid and hungry — please donate" . . . unfortunately we only thought of this on the last day, but nevertheless we got £12. Then perhaps the plan got a little out of hand because a coach load of Old Age Pensioners insisted on giving us two large cardboard boxes of food which we felt a little guilty about. On two evenings in the week we had dinner in the Servants Dining Hall — a lovely atmosphere with big log fires. On the last night we spent our £12 on refreshment for a Barbeque which we held in the Castle gardens. The week was a great success and I have booked another camp this year. To view the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme as a whole, I see that it brings from within a person many different talents which he or she may or may not have known were there. It offers young people in the United King50

dom and in the other Commonwealth Countries a challenge and an opportunity to expand one's leisure activities. On these criteria I think the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme is an excellent award to have in one's possession and, unlike other awards, it has not become out-dated and old fashioned but has very much kept pace with the youth of today.

THE HARRIS SCIENCE SOCIETY After Mr. Philip L. Harris had left the School for the first time the School's Science Society was disbanded. It wasn't until early in the Summer term this year that it was decided to re-form the Society. Deb Pal immediately proceeded for form a Committee consisting of house representatives and other enthusiastic members. Soon the committee started to meet regularly to discuss and eventually decide what form the Society should take. All decisions being, of course, backed by the Headmaster, who took it into his own hands to contact Queen Margaret's of Escrick to see if they wanted to hold joint meetings, as was done previously by the Senior Science Society. It was again during these meetings that a unanimous decision was made to ask Mr. Harris to inaugurate the Society, and to subsequently use his name for the Society. Douglas Williamson and Deb approached Mr. Harris, and after convincing him that it was not a practical joke, a constitution for the Society was delivered to the Headmaster. Meanwhile, Deb, who by now had assumed two roles of chairman and secretary, worked very hard to obtain material for the opening meeting. On Wednesday, 4th June the Committee, Mr. Harris and the Headmaster met for a short informal chat, in the Rhodes room before the first meeting. About 4o people attended the opening meeting which Mr. Harris opened with a short speech, in which he, among other things, wished us luck and thanked us for naming the Society after him. His speech was followed by three interesting and informative films on energy and nuclear power. Thanks are especially due to Deb Pal, for his hard work and enthusiasm in getting the Society on its feet, the Headmaster's secretaries for their typing of correspondence, the Headmaster for his complete support at all stages and Clive Broadbent and Mike Shipley for printing the membership cards. Jason Schofield.

THE NORTHCOTE PARKINSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The society's programme this year has spanned a wide range of subjects and the popularity of the society has continued. Talks with relevance to the `A' level syllabus have included : "Fascism in the Thirties" by Mr. Trythall of York University; "The Origins of the Second World War" by Professor Carr of Sheffield University; and "The Enlightenment" by Professor Hampson of York University, while talks on more general topics have included : "The Phoenix Park Murders" by Tom Corfe and "A Historian Researching into Medieval Women's History" by Dr. Biller of York University. The questions resulting from these talks were always interesting and not a few heated discussions occurred with their presenters. The Balloon Debate was, as last year, both hilarious and enjoyable and many incisive questions were fired at the competitors. However, by presenting 51

many of his personal views and causing general uproar, Ian Anderson, as Karl Marx, swept all opposition aside and remained in the balloon. The society showed two films this year, one satirical and one biographical on the career of Adolf Hitler. The former being Charlie Chaplain's "The Great Dictator", and the latter a deeply disturbing study of Hitler's career. The visit to the Roman fortress of Vindolanda was both interesting and enjoyable, and the visit to the Viking Exhibition at the British Museum at the end of the Summer term was a great success. On behalf of the committee I would like to express our gratitude for the work of Mr. Drysdale, who has again proved invaluable to the society. Stephen Mawby.

YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB The first meeting was a talk and films by Mr. Denby from I.C.I. We saw two films on grass management and then Mr. Denby answered questions. Before the meeting a new committee was elected: S. Prest, Chairman; T. Coleman, Vice-Chairman and Minutes Secretary; P. Burdass, Secretary and R. Lister, Treasurer. The next meeting was a trip to the sugar beet factory in York. In the final meeting of the Autumn term we saw two films on milk. The highlight of the year was unquestionably a visit by two members of John Smith's Brewery Ltd. They brought a film on the brewery process and samples of the various stages. After the meeting we all enjoyed sampling the end product. Finally thanks must go to Mr. Paterson and Mr. Coulthard who transported us to the sugar beet factory. Stuart Prest.

BUSINESS GAME This year, as usual, the team won the first round, but was defeated in the second. The early periods of round one, were a massive disaster for the team, due to their adoption of rather unusual tactics and the game commentator was unable to grasp the strategy behind our decisions. However, the commentator grasped the catastrophic effects as he stated that the team was rapidly approaching insolvency and that an accountant was badly needed. A rapid change of plan was needed and so, closing their ears to the radical minority who had influenced the newer members of the committee in the earlier stages, the board proceeded to implement monetary shock tactics which caused a change in their fortunes and took them from third to first place. Armed with the knowledge gained in round one the team then entered the second round and pursued a much more cautious and coherent course. Despite a record net profit in the final period this unadventurious policy failed to win the team the game and they finished second. Mr. Armstrong has again given up much of his time to be present at board meetings and has given much help about policy decisions and I would like to express, on behalf of the committee, my thanks. Stephen Mawby.

THE CHESS CLUB

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The Chess team, however, did not enjoy a successful season coming eighth equal out of ten teams in the York and District Chess League, Division II. The team was young (all members will be playing next season) and lacked experience. Many won games were thrown away by silly mistakes due to lack of concentration. Those who played regularly were: P. Moayyedi (Captain), P. A. D. Critchley, D. N. C. Pemberton, P. J. Drury, C. G. Broadbent, A. Figge and R. J. Kirby. H. G. Bilton, A. Knox, F. Craig and C. Bean also played. The results were as follows :Away

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The House Chess competition was played in the Spring and Summer term. Temple beat last year's winners School House in the final 3-2. A special mention must go to the Rise which, though they had no team players, readily beat School House in the semi-final (School having three team players). Temple v. Queen's Dronfield v. Grove Manor V. Rise School

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`ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, A.D. 627' A SEQUEL Following my article in last year's edition of The Peterite, I was asked by the editor to write a follow-up article and to publish some photos of the locomotive. Firstly, I must reiterate my thanks to those two O.P's. who replied to last year's article and provided some valuable information filling in several gaps in the engine's history. I now know for certain that photographs exist for every period of the engine's history though there is still a chronic shortage of pre- and immediate post war photographs. Secondly, more knowledge has now been made available about the engine's workings. It seems from lineside observations that the engine spent most of its life working fitted freight trains on the old G.C. (Great Central) main-line from York and the North-east. Perhaps its most noteworthy passenger duty was to haul the train carrying the school's CCF to its annual summer camp on at least one occasion. Some measure of 4818's performances may be gained from the BR tests on 60845 (LNER No. 4816) in 1953, these have been well documented elsewhere in "The LNER 2 - 6 - 2 and 2 - 8 - 2 Classes" (Ian Allan). Turning now to the photographs shown here, detailed examination will reveal that the tender behind the locomotive varies between the photographs, this is due to the fact that when the locomotive was overhauled the tender was dealt with separately and thus on completion a locomotive would receive the first tender outshopped after it. When built in 1939, 4818 received a 4,20o gallon Group

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, A.D. 627 in April, 1965. This is the last known

photograph of the locomotive.

(Photo: R. D. E. Brown Collection.)

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, A.D. 627 in 1951, note the older pattern tender.

(Photo by courtesy of .7. R. Walker, F.N.R.M.)

Standard tender of the most modern design although it always carried a 4,20o gallon tender many published photos of it show the locomotive with an earlier pattern of this design as preserved with Green Arrow in the N.R.M. If any O.P. reading this has any information relating to date of tender exchanges, photos, or dates of special workings (e.g. to CCF camps) by 4818 I would be most grateful if they would contact me via the school. Finally, for anyone wishing to construct a model of 4818 there are two excellent kits on the market. Firstly, the Nu Cast kit with correct pattern tender for 4818 as initially built and the Jamieson model featuring the older pattern tender. Nameplates for the model are available from L.F.C. at Holmfirth. Rupert Brown.

VISIT TO PARLIAMENT by Lower VI Politics Set Red is a dangerous colour, particularly for Public Schools, but Alex Lyon, Labour M.P. for York, goes beyond the call of duty every year on behalf of St. Peter's. Once again he went through the tedious business of collecting tickets from his Parliamentary colleagues; by the Friday he had eight tickets, but, when we arrived at Westminster on the Monday he had conjured up a further six, enough for all of us to witness a melodramatic Question Time in the House of Commons. We did not see the Prime Minister, but there were many heartfelt Questions — about our (lack of) Defence, directed at Francis Pym, and about our (lack of) Industry, directed at Sir Keith Joseph. There was a Private Notice Question, about a lunatic American Computer which had grown tired of waiting for Nuclear War and had resorted to False Alarms. There were no less than three requests for Emergency Debates under Standing Order No. 9, all delivered with intense feeling, particularly one by Enoch Powell on Violence in Northern Ireland. He still has such power to mesmerise; like Lloyd George and Churchill, he will be remembered. Some of us were a little embarrassed by the quaint formality of the Speaker's Procession, and others were disillusioned by the contrasting informality of the House; but the Speaker's wise words proclaimed the Humanity under the Wig, and Members' outrage at Injustice, to me, at least, rang true. For myself, the more I visit our Parliament, the more I am reassured. J.P.R.

SCHOOL BIRD RINGING The following birds were ringed during the year. Numbers in brackets indicate those ringed in the nest. Blue tit 137 (i6); swallow 129 (I to); blackbird 51; starling 65 (3); great tit 44 (15); greenfinch 35; swift 3o; house martin 23 (3); tree sparrow 21 (17); dunnock 16 (4); sand martin 15; willow warbler 14 (5); robin II; song thrush 9; wren 7; reed bunting 6; coal tit 6; whitethroat 5; sedge warbler 5; pied wagtail 5 (4); spotted flycatcher 4 (4); yellow hammer 3; lesser whitethroat 2; willow tit 2; cuckoo I (I); meadow pipit 1; chiffchaff 1; linnet 1; bullfinch 1. Total: 659 birds of 32 species. Only six recoveries were reported in 1979, but six different species were involved. The three interesting ones were: a starling ringed in 1970 found in Leeds. A redwing ringed in 1968 was found by detecting the ring only using a metal detector in woods at Bingley, West Yorks. Pride of place must go to the nesting cuckoo ringed near Wetherby on 23rd June. This bird hit a window in Holland on 7th August and was later released unhurt. G.D.C. 57

Presentation of the Cheque for the Scanner Appeal to

SIR PETER SI-IEPHERD.

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SCANNER APPEAL DAY 1st June, 1980 Scanner Appeal Day, held to raise money for the North Yorkshire Body Scanner, boasted a host of entertainments and was rewarded with both good weather and a good crowd. After an unpromising start, the weather brightened and by half past one all the activities were in full swing. Highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the cricket match between the Girls and the First XI, which provided both amusement and some good cricket. While this was going on many of the crowd walked round the sideshows which were many and varied. The pillow-fighting, contested on a beam above a soft mat, drew a large crowd, some of whom were sprinkled with feathers when a particularly violent swipe burst one of the pillows ! Another attraction was Paul Johnson's "lovely bunch of coconuts" which involved varied methods of hurling wooden blocks at coconuts, some luckier than others; unsuccessful attempts provoked remarks about glue and nails whereas successes were rewarded with furious attempts to look as though the hit was completely intentional. The long jump pit was imaginatively converted into a "treasure hunt" game while one dubious individual spent the afternoon relieving Olavites of their money by insisting how easy it was to hit a ten pence piece in the bottom of a bucket of water with five pence coins. Three fire engines arrived at the school to give demonstrations and contributed a hose in the "sponge throwing" game — this gradually increased in popularity as the crowd were given the opportunity to soak first School Monitors, then the Head of School, and finally one member of staff whose true grit was destroyed in a matter of minutes by a barrage of sponges! The minibus was on hand to take people down to the river to enjoy boat trips on "Arethusa", run by Mr. Bulcock, and these trips proved to be a great success; back at school, tea was served from a marquee and the crowd were entertained by the Wind Band. The whole enterprise was presided over by Mrs. Shuttleworth whose hard work ensured that everyone who came enjoyed themselves tremendously. At the end of the day, the magnificent sum of £1,520 had been raised. Christopher Ashurst.

VISIT TO MUNSTER Warren Carr recently went to Munster in West Germany to improve his language skills. In the following article he tells of his experiences living with a German family and in getting to know Munster. Munster is a large town in West Germany with 267,000 inhabitants and lies just north of the industrialised areas of Dortmund, Essen and Dusseldorf, and is some 35 miles east of the Dutch border. It is the capital of Westphalia and administrative centre for the surrounding area of Munsterland. It is an episcopal seat, and religion figures prominently with nearly 70 per cent of the people Roman Catholics, attending services in the many modern churches as well as the Cathedral. The town is twinned in England with York, and it was through St. Peter's that the connection with a family was obtained. With only a year to go before 'A' levels and my German well below standard, a trip to the country to stay with a family was imperative. After a flurry of late arrangements, an exchange was organised and my visit set for 8th August until 5th September. The physical similarities between the towns are soon evident. The original town of Munster, within the old city wall, is much the same size as York and development has been similar. The surrounding countryside, like that of York, is endlessly flat, only more so in Munster. Not unnaturally, agriculture 59

!I is predominant, with only small amounts of light industry besides the administrative offices. I met my host at Munster station, and we drove to his house on the outskirts of the town. There, in the small but comfortable modern bungalow, I was introduced to the family of two daughters and a son, my friends and companions for the next four weeks. I then retired for what I thought would be a spell of swift unpacking, but made the mistake of first lying down on my bed. I fell asleep immediately. Some two hours later I was woken by an amused host and emerged from my cellar-room for my first meal. Eating with a family abroad is an ordeal the first few times. I told myself: "It's easy. Just do whatever they do".

Unfor dish was offered to me first. So I was careful to take small helpings and sat ( there with outward impassiveness surveying my vast array of cutlery: a knife and fork. I soon learned that everything is eaten with the same knife and I fork, and invariably off the same plate if possible — a great idea. The following day I had my first of many trips into the town by bike. In Munster the bike is the mode of transport, from toddlers to grans. The machine itself takes a bit of getting used to — there's only one brake, for the front wheel (the one on my bike didn't work anyway!) and stopping is accomplished by the simple action of back-pedalling. The effect of this confusing motion is only fully evident when, after four weeks, you try to ride a good old English bike again. In the town the two-wheeled travellers are well catered for, with paths alongside those of the pedestrians and their own special traffic lights. The town itself was largely rebuilt after the war and hence the streets are broad with plenty of room for cars. Yet there are still queues because of traffic lights. These seem to be interminably on red, followed by a quite unfair proportion of green. You don't stand a chance. And, of course, it's completely against the German nature to sit there fuming and revving the engine. They would drive slowly and calmly up to the line and wait there patiently with the engine chugging away. My host would then address some highly interesting, amusing and completely useless piece of information in my direction, whilst I would sit there seething with impatience. Their patience is a very impressive and desirable characteristic, which I admire and believe is quite common to the Germans; but for me, whose patience is soon exhausted anyway, such oft-repeated ordeals were very trying. One very agreeable German custom is their affinity for drink. That doesn't mean they're a nation of dedicated alcoholics, but that a visit to one of the many very attractive Gasthauses, like the famous Pinkus Muller Inn, was quite a frequent event. Everyone drinks "Pils", or lager, and after gulping your way through several inches (sorry, centimetres)! of froth topping your glass, the awaiting taste is really very good. Lager is often drunk out of those tall, thin glasses, some 25 cm. high; for any German, if you can understand him, will tell you that Pils tastes much better out of a tall glass. I, for my part, took their word for it. On warm evenings we would also drink a glass or two (or three ?) of white wine outside by candlelight. This provided a pleasant and sociable end to the day if the whole family could be gathered in from their various occupations. I went to the local gymnasium a number of times and was vastly confused by the different and complicated school system. I can, however, translate my overall impression into simple English: they work a lot harder than we do. Correction: than I do ! Every now and then I would throw on my tourist's uniform and, camera in hand, march into town or surroundings to visit some unsuspecting German 60

"Sehenswurdigkeit". This long, impressive word means simply "a place of interest", and Munster contains its fair share of these. The streets and the old part of the town, restored to their original forms after the last war, are very beautiful. Strolling up to the cobbled Prinzipalmarkt you reach the second most important church in the town, the Lambertikirche, rising above the attractive square of Lambertusbrunnen. In the Prinzipalmarkt itself, flanked by majestic gable-fronted buildings hung with flower baskets, is the Rathaus. This Town Hall, dating from 1335, is filled with elegant and priceless furniture. Shopping in the town is a delight — if you have plenty of money. But window-shopping is still very pleasant, for the shops are clean and tidy, and filled with those expensive things that you like to dream about having. This area of Germany has its own equivalent of France's Chateaux in the Loire Valley, and although not so famous they are still magnificent. These Wasserschlossen, then, are beautiful castles, jewels of architecture, reposing in lakes of silver, and bathed in the light of the sun setting and reddening in the west, they made an unforgettable sight. I love eating — it's my hobby — so my trip was a marvellous opportunity to sample the cooking of another country. In the house I was staying at I found the meals good, simple, and not vastly different from English food in what was eaten but in how it was eaten. The beautiful rich cakes, "Kuchen", eaten at the five o'clock meal "Kaffeetrinken", I found best, and also the bewildering numbers of sausage meat, known there as "Aufschnitt"; this is available in England in limited and boring varieties, and is no match for the real thing. They also consume a lot more yoghurt and ice-cream than we do, all in more varied and beautiful flavours. In the whole of my stay there, I tasted nothing that I didn't like, and yet found myself in a difficult situation. I was frequently asked, either by my hostess or any other people we visited, whether I had liked the meal or not. And I would reply, in all honesty, that yes, I had. But because this was always the case, everyone eventually came to disbelieve me. They'd say: "Well, what else can he say, he thinks he's being rude if he says no!" So despite violent protestations on my part, this difficult matter became something of a standing joke at any meal if a new dish was tentatively passed for me to sample. I left Munster on a sunny Tuesday morning, hoping for a comfortable return journey. Back home, dragging my suitcase up the familiar staircase, the lights of Ostend disappearing over the horizon came to mind. With them, I thought, had gone all my new and different experiences abroad. Filled with a great sadness at having left, I had to think of something comforting and true. There'll be plenty of opportunity to go back, to do the same and new things. There's nothing like going abroad. And besides. You can't learn a language in the classroom.

HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD Autumn At the beginning of the Christmas Term we welcomed into the House eleven new junior members. We also welcomed Mr. P. Taylor who became our Assistant Housemaster along with Mr. D. H. Hamilton. The athletics programme was upon us immediately and although we brought up the rear on Sports Day it was not through lack of effort, with Andrew Stubbs gaining over half our entire points, winning both the Junior High Jump and the Junior too metres. Some impressive prizes were won on Speech Day by members of the House, the most notable being the Paddy Power Prize won by Terence Wall61

head — a prize given not to those who excel in the major sports and activities, but to those who do the more mundane jobs which are so essential to the running of all these other activities. Other prize winners were Guy Norman, Peter Davies and Milo Sweetman. In the Senior House rugby this year we lost to a potentially stronger side, School House, however, we certainly put up quite a creditable opposition against them, captained by Julian Guy. The Middle VI also presented a week of Chapel Services this term which showed how the year could really produce something of worth and standing outside the classroom. While on the subject of extra-curricular activities, Dronfield produced a very good supporting team for the school play this year Heil Ceasar, namely Julian Guy, Guy Norman and Katherine Stancer — this play was one of the best plays put on by the School in the versatile Drama Centre. Musically, the House was well represented with twelve members taking part in the St. Cecilia's Concert in both the wind band and the choir. It was also very pleasing to see over half the house in the audience for the "Carols for All Concert" at the end of the term.

Spring The term, although the shortest of the three, produced some excellent results from members of the House. Guy Norman organised a Sponsored Walk in aid of The World Wild Life Fund, an activity which at St. Peter's has never caught on. The course was around the school buildings, each lap being about one-third of a mile. Although approximately 3o people took part many people completed over 5o laps and were well sponsored from boys in the school. Consequently, the amount raised was a staggering £3oo. In all an excellent effort on behalf of the House. Musically, the term was extremely full with five Concerts in all. A proportion 53% of the House were involved in these Concerts, quite a respectable percentage in comparison with other Houses. It is particularly pleasing to see young members putting in an effort, Charles Allen, for example, who recently passed Grade I Violin with Merit. On the sporting side this year our best performance was seen in the Swimming Gala right at the end of term with the School Captain of Swimming, Charles Walker, leading quite a strong senior team but a much weaker junior team to come a creditable 5th place overall. In the House Cross Country this year Dronfield — to use an old phrase — "came last but not least". Another increasingly important Sport which took place this term was Hockey — Andrew Precious, the School Captain of Hockey and a very notable all-round sportsman, received a hockey stick at the end of term and his Hockey Colours which were also awarded to Julian Guy and Ben Siew Yeo. Another excellent effort this term was the House Play, "Three Bears and a Couple of Dwarves" performed by well over half the House and written completely by members of the House in the Dronfield tradition which has in the past, and did on this occasion, achieve great success in the eyes and ears of most people — it was produced by Julian Guy and Guy Norman who put much effort into an initially shaky script giving the cast confidence to perform it. Finally, at the very end of term the House Art Competition produced some splendid results from Dronfield. We came second overall. Those involved were: Jeremy Hicks, Ben Siew Yeo, Clive Broadbent and Gary Oates.

Summer Despite some depressing weather this term, many members of the House took part in activities sporting or otherwise. Perhaps our most outstanding victory was the winning of the Senior cricket cup under the captaincy of Chris Stubbs, a victory which had in the past three years been so near and on 62

this occasion was easily won in a final against Grove. The Junior team did not do quite as well, although the captain Andy Stubbs scored a century in the first round. The House shooting cup was also won under Clive Broadbent with David Sweetman winning the individual U.16 shooting cup. Congratulations must also go to Jonathan Cooper who received his rowing cup and to Simon Bradbury for his third form prize. House Colours were awarded this term to, in the seniors, P. V. Aagaard, C. Stubbs, T. Wallhead, A. M. Precious and in the juniors, A. Jewitt and J. Hirst. Musically Clive Broadbent excelled, winning the senior music prize, playing the organ in the St. Peter's procession in York Minster and in the Waine Award concert. Julian Guy presented another week of chapel services with the help of other members of the year. Bradley Say, a IVth former, also took a service. The Middle School play, Journey's End organised and directed by members of the IVth form unearthed acting talents from Dronfield, namely Andy Stubbs, Richard Venable, Richard Norman, Andrew Paterson and Bradley Say who fitted his part as Colonel extremely well. In the Inter-House rowing competition the House won the senior class with Terry Wallhead winning the open sculls. As a result the House lost the Oxford Cup by only 5 points. Overall the House has had an excellent year winning the senior cricket, the shooting and the rowing. Many individuals have also contributed much throughout the House and the School making for a pleasant year. Paul Aagaard.

GROVE Autumn At the start of the term we welcomed Mr. Drysdale to the House as Assistant Housemaster. We were also pleased to see the return of John Abbott (as Head of School) and Dennis Burton for their term in the Upper VI. Despite some good performances in the Athletics Standards (Juniors Robert Ellerker and James Procter showed promise and Timothy Kaner and Jonathan Simpson also gained high scores) we could only manage sixth place and did not better this position on Sports Day. Individual performances worthy of mention were: James Orange-Bromehead (second, javelin), Matthew Sellers (second, 800m), Graham Cole (first, long jump), Timothy Kaner, David Kaner, Jonathan Simpson and Jonathan Wright also gained useful points. With a little more effort from some members of the House, we should hope to improve our positions next year. If talent was perhaps a little lacking in the Senior House rugby team, enthusiasm was not and we fought well, !osing narrowly 8-4 to the Rise in the first round. Richard Liddle was the scorer of our only try. James Gair, a 1st XV player and the appointed captain of our team, was unable to play due to injury but remained in charge of his side adopting the role of cocah. David Gardner replaced him as captain on the field. The House was well represented in non-sporting activities throughout the term; we had several boys in the choir and were well represented musically with Andrew Hjort, James Bowden and Adam Stone performing in School Concerts whilst the more senior Grove House sextet consisted of Christopher Bronk, Rupert Brown, Stephen Mawby, Lawrence Bleasdale (strings), Robin Jones (piano) and David Kaner (solo violin). It was also pleasing to see many members of the House taking part in the School play, Heil Caesar. Mandy Rigby and Christopher Bronk both had major roles whilst Stephen Mawby, Mark Lodge and Rupert Brown also took part and Lawrence Bleasdale was important in special effects backstage. 63

During the course of the term David Kaner was appointed a School Monitor. Easter We returned with the most welcome news of Oxbridge successes. Congratulations to Dennis Burton on gaining a place at Worcester College, Oxford, to read Economics; also to Christopher Bronk on his remarkable achievement during fourth term in gaining a post-mastership (Scholarship) to Merton College, Oxford, to read Physics and to Mandy Rigby on winning an Exhibition to Lincoln College, Oxford, to read Mathematics (also during fourth term). Academically there were further successes at the start of the term with both Rupert Brown and Timothy Kaner gaining General Knowledge prizes. This represented Rupert's fourth General Knowledge prize since his entry into the Senior School. On the sports field we were unfortunately unable to match our academic prowess. Although we were unsuccessful in the squash competition, James Bowden showed some strength and should prove a valuable House and School squash player in the future. The Juniors lost narrowly in the first round of the House rugby and managed fifth place overall in the cross country in which James Procter achieved a creditable ninth place. In the Senior cross country the captain, Jonathan Wright, managed a commendable sixth place. There was little to rejoice over in the House swimming competition. The team of Grove finalists consisted mainly of the Gair and Kaner families! Needless to say, they were responsible for gaining almost all our points. David Kaner and Robert Gair each gained a third and a fourth place and David Carr swam well to achieve second place in the Junior butterfly. Finally, on the sports side, we are grateful to David Gardner for his efforts in the five-a-side soccer over this and last term. In the House art competition we were unlucky not to gain any distinction; some of the work displayed was quite excellent and many thanks to Helen Batty for her organisation of the House effort. Towards the end of the term, we enjoyed a most amusing House play, The Lady From Maxims. Mandy Rigby, the producer and "star of the show" caused quite a stir with her costume and it took the full house some time to recover from the impact of her first appearance. David Kaner and Christopher Bronk acted out their roles very well and the previously undiscovered Rupert Brown was most popular with the audience. We again thank Charlotte Semple (a pupil at York College for Girls) for her help and part in the play. At the end of the term David Kaner, Christopher Bronk, Rupert Brown and Mandy Rigby were awarded their House Colours for their services to the House, particularly in acting and music. Summer The first major sporting event of the Summer term was the Senior House cricket and the excellent performance by the House against Rise took us to the final of the competition. There was some very good batting (Jonathan Simpson 97, Jonathan Wright 47, Richard Liddle 39) helping the Grove along to their score of 218 for the loss of five wickets. Rise in reply made 145. Richard Kirby should be commended on some excellent bowling. We were, however, unable to beat Dronfield in the final. Grove batted first making 71-9 and Dronfield won by six wickets. In the Junior cricket we again fell to Dronfield making only 34 runs in reply to a Dronfield innings of 161. On the cricket field there was individual success for Jonathan Simpson and we congratulate him on winning the Young Fast Bowler for Yorkshire (continued on page 81)

POETRY COMPETITION The Peterite organised a Poetry Competition in the Summer term. The standard of entries was high and the choice of the outright winner was difficult. The first three poems published are in order of merit. Thanks must go to all who submitted entries. A First Love Poem Misty dawn lies grey, A blanket on a pillow of green, As the sleepy air hangs sharp And cold, as I hold You close and warm. Soft breath moves, gently soothing, Lightly cooling. The mist soon clears from the Hollows of forget-me-nots, As orange burns The grey away. This is the dawn, Ours is the day; My night was banished, the day we met — Our Sun, risen, Will never set. I love you, too.

Christopher Ashurst.

Cui Bono ? I just can not do any more Latin. I can not face it with an aequo animo. I've had it a.m. and p.m., o .. o i urn urn Ad nauseam, ad infinitum And when all the ablative absolutes Have been worked out, There's still verbs to decline, decline, declines, etc. All I want is some peace and quies. Who says it's a "sine qua non ?" Who wants that wretched 'A' level, '0' level, Of 'A' level, for 'A' level, by 'A' level ? Some exist, who enjoy Latin (De gustibus non est disputandum): But, Ye Gods, I cannot get it right — All this apposition, allusiveness, assonance and alliteration! Ceteris paribus I might have succeeded But order wrong the words in the are! After all, humanum est errare: Even if laborare est orare, I don't care. I may be an Oxymoron, but .. FORTUNA FAVET FATUIS! Anthony Dixon. . . .

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Same Old Story So close I could reach out and touch it. Beauty Rich dark exotic unexplored, A wealth of undiscovered Love. Light not yet lit Cold black coals of inexperience Not knowing what is lacking Wanting Missing Needed. Fires and desires of the Hunters of the lucky casket but also Of the poor Venetian too but Beauty remains virgin Aloof unexplored untouched. Cold. So close Beauty right in front of me On the other side of a Broad Endlessly deep Chasm. Ugly black scar defensive Forbidding Viscous black welt Dividing paths of nature Defying resisting laws of Nature. Substance unknown to either of us Not mortal or immortal but There. Existing As nothing by nothing like A wall so invisible It cannot be seen through. It blocks. A chasm of intangible reality Emptiness hollowness black blank Despair. And beauty Far away across endless black space. So close I could reach out and Touch it. Warren Carr.

No More War "No more war, no more arms, no more pacts". Said the politician, looking at the facts, "The build up of arms leads to war. We cannot ignore that fact, anymore". (Loud applause from the floor.) "Fear provokes fear". This is what they wanted to hear. But they didn't hear the rumbling of the tanks. As they gave the speaker their whole-hearted thanks. Nor the roaring of the planes, overhead, As the demonstration march went ahead Through Hyde Park and to Parliament, hand in hand with each other. Is it any wonder they were surprised to discover The Kremlin there instead ? Mark Simpson. The Birthday I tell one: he says "Yes, I already knew". I tell another, "Oh, yes. I thought it was yesterday". Another wishes me many happy returns I thank him But he goes on to talk of "bumps". Another says, "Great, we'll sing 'Happy Birthday' in tea". But that doesn't work (not enough people). The fifth shakes me by the hand (but he's on three's side) The last says "Oh" and delves Deep into his all-powerful memory And finds he knew already But he won't admit it, so he shuts up. Then I tell myself And I say Does it matter ? No-one understands or knows Exactly what to do. They're undecided Perhaps feeling childish mentioning bumps but too adult saying "Happy Birthday". Birthdays shouldn't be forgotten. Richard Venable. The Whale Once the studious elegant beast of the seas, devouring the silver coloured cryll, gliding through aimless water, is now reduced to a mass of flesh, severed in many places. The blood polluting the sea, from a harpoon gun. An animal now gasping for survival through its blow-hole, no longer plentious, but rare and shy, afraid of its enemy, man and greed. The result, a young whale wanders through the sea, ponderously, sadfully, calling in its melodious voice, for its mother, who by now is being eaten as food, on your plate. John Dodman. 68

A Circus Animal based on ideas from Cider with Rosie and As I Walked Out by Laurie Lee I was caged seemingly, no escape. The village had me trapped, wrapped up in its cape. Roads shone through by bars, single shafts of light But getting a chance to use them was slight. In the house, my mother, with a whip-like tongue, Wherever I tried to run to, she'd discover before long. And then there were my sisters, all very neat, Rather like performing dogs that ran around your feet. In a ring round me stood my friends and brothers, Content with being the back-up, stardom is for others. They were happy just to be alive, complacent and lazy, But I wanted to get out and waiting drove me crazy! I walked around my cage, there was no-one there but me

And suddenly I realised that I had found the key. Andy Stubbs.

SHELTER "Shelter" won the short story competition run by The Peterite. Our congratulations to Alistair Carder-Geddes. "Well" they'd said "will you do it then ?" I hadn't been too keen on the idea from the start, but the wife liked the thought of getting one over on that Mrs. Rowbottom up the road, and the kids wanted their pictures in the paper; and by the time they'd finished telling me I was the typical Joe Bloggs, and mumbled on about human values and scientific importance plus my patriotic duty, I found I'd said "yes". Mind you, if we'd known what it was all going to be like down here, it would have been "nuts" to Mrs. Rowbottom and the papers. After we've all done our bits and pieces they asked us to do — though what good all those dots and graphs, and pushing buttons are going to be, goodness knows; I can't make them out, but the kids say that there's a computer somewhere making sense of it all; anyway, after all that, what is there left to do all day ? We've played monopoly until we all feel we'll join a demolition gang: I owe the wife £5,000 after a bad run at pontoon (and I bet she won't let me forget it); and we've missed Match of the Day and Coronation Street on the Tele. Come to think of it, that's probably what they meant about human values — the Tele I mean — and being surprised at what we'd learn down here. It's me and the wife who miss the Tele most, the kids don't really mind as long as they've got their tapes. They'd like to play them louder of course, but I couldn't stand that. I haven't told them yet, but when you get to listen, some of it's not at all bad. And we've played some games together that I haven't played since I was a kid myself — pity the boy cheats, I'll have to sort that out. The books they've given us I can't get on with, but the wife says she's going to join the library. She'll have to go to the girl's school too — her reading's shocking. Funny what you find out when you've got time to talk — I never knew how much the wife disliked Paul. Paul, of all people, he's been my best mate since school, I mean, we all go to the pub every Friday evening and have a great time, or at least, I thought we did. Granted he's not been the same since he married, but then they never are, are they ? 69

There isn't much room down here either just as well we've been on those caravan holidays or we'd be going mad on top of each other. There's a limit to what my stomach will take of tinned food too, and I reckon I've reached it — they forgot the beer as well. They said there was a panic button we could use, and I've looked at it once or twice, but in a real nuclear war you couldn't use it could you ? Anyway, if they haven't got through in another hour I'm going up and to hell with them and their experiment. After all, they said three days and 18.0o hours on the dot and it's passed that now; and I've got a darts match, the wife's fed up — she's run out of her knitting wool — and the kid's have begun fighting since their radio batteries went flat. I don't like it anyway, you'd have thought someone would have checked to see we were O.K. The wife says they're probably watching us on a secret Tele — bet they've had a few laughs. I don't want to frighten them or I'd ask them all what they'd do, because as I said, I don't like it. I wonder if I ought to press that button or just go up and lift the lid ? Perhaps they've forgotten we're here it'd be just like some idiot to go off duty and not pass on the message to let us out. Above ground the smoke and ashes settled on a scene of total destruction. Nothing stirred — except in the middle of the waste land a square sheet of metal began, slowly, to rise from the ground. A. Geddes. —

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JOY RIDE The moon slid behind a cloud and a cool, strong breeze ruffled the trees. It was now so dark that, if your eyes were unaccustomed, you could feel the darkness with your hands and breathe it. The long grass under the boy's feet was dampening already with dew and, as he ran, the tall grass whipped and slashed at his bare legs, soaking them and leaving red imprints on his white skin. The boy had been running now for ten minutes, his breathing was forced and painful and tears trickled down his face. A low, spindly branch swung at him out of the darkness, and he fell, cut and shocked; but in a moment, after a quick glance backwards, he was on his weary legs again, pounding along, through the whispering trees. A little way off were what appeared to be two giant yellow eyes. The boy was running towards these eyes. As he got closer the eyes turned into car headlights. The boy (who was wearing only a pair of shorts and a white Tshirt) reached the car and stopped. Cutting out the glare of the headlights with his arm, and breathing heavily, he peered at the car. Over the car bonnet lay, the mangled body of a young girl. The car was jammed against the trunk of a tree, a road ran passed nearby. The car had swerved off the road and into the tree. He had been thrown out of the car, but she hadn't been so lucky, she had gone through the windscreen. He had run off into the wood, concussed and very afraid, but he had recovered his senses and was back. Her long black hair was matted with blood. Her once pretty face was covered with it, and the shattered glass lay over everything. He tried to take her pulse, but he didn't know how to. He listened to see if he could hear her breathing, but he couldn't be sure. Not knowing whether she was dead or not he ran onto the road, hoping that a car would come along. But the road was empty of everything but silence. So he ran, again, along the road hoping to find a village, or stop a car. He wished he could remember whether he had passed a village just before the crash. 70

Now it began to rain, and the wind blew it into sheets, making the darkness even more impenetrable. The warm summer's night was gone and the boy's sweat was replaced by icy water and shivers. Then a sound, that perhaps of a distant car. The boy stopped. With the water dripping off him, he stood with his head slightly to one side, listening, whilst straining to regain his breath. Again the noise, nearer this time, it was a car. Now the lights could be seen, raking the darkness from the road. The boy's heart raced even faster, the car was less than half a mile away now, he stood, legs apart, in the middle of the road, waving his arms like a madman. The car approached and stopped in front of him, a window was rolled down and a voice, as if from the end of a tunnel, swore. The boy, from the shock of the accident, the exhaustion of running, the freezing rain, and now the dazzling lights, fainted. Mark Simpson.

POETRY FOLK EVENING The following poems are a selection from some of the many read at the evening.

Fluent Affluent Truculent Flatulent Lives in a tent Gives up rent for Lent Isn't bent Knows what he means And means what he meant He isn't half spent He's got an intent To get a job in management He can't believe He's not heaven sent That's the way it goes He knows so he went Missing. Alec Campbell.

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You couldn't care for cows: You'd just hit them with sticks To move them around, Their backsides you'd kick. Do you remember my flight ? Well, I won't forget, oh no! I was one of that herd In '76 at Heathrow. Mark Adeney.

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What's up, Midas ? What's wrong with your hand ? Everything you touch goes black All over this land. I don't understand it, Your power has gone: There used to be men here And now there are none. You touch all the soldiers, Then they go black: Fires start at random. Hey, Hell wants you back. Mark Adeney. 72

Far over the Misty Mountains cold, Went Bilbo the Hobbit; to caverns dim, To dungeons deep and passages old He voyaged and met poor Gollum the grim. Sly Gollum was hungry, and said to himself, "Riddles I'll ask him and maybe he'll stay", And so he began to ask with great stealth If Bilbo would mind just a little delay ? "What has deep roots that nobody sees; Up to great heights its great summit goes; It's wider than lakes and taller than trees; It's as old as the world, and yet never grows ?" "Easy!" said Bilbo, "A mountain, I s'pose". "Was it so easy ?" asked Gollum, surprised, As he slid up to Bilbo (who'd kept on his toes, And spotted the danger). "My turn", he surmised. "Thirty white horses, on a wet, red hill; Quickly they champ, and loudly they stamp; And when the food's gone, all at once they are still". "Teeth!" shouted Gollum, whose breath was so damp. That the Hobbit had ice all over his face. All at once Bilbo saw the glint of a knife, And without looking scared he said without haste, "It's my go", and spoke now in fear of his life. "Loud wailings it makes, and voiceless it cries, Toothless it bites; without feathers it flutters; Legless it runs, wingless it flies; Breathless it blows and mouthless it mutters". Gollum was stuck. "Just a minute!" he cried. Suddenly he said, "I remember what blows: That's it, it's the wind, it can't be denied!" So he riddled again, his voice angry and low. "It cannot be seen, it cannot be felt; It lives behind stars and dwells under hills; It cannot be heard, it cannot be smelt; And empty holes and caverns it fills. It comes before all, and follows all after; It lives in death, and dies in life; It ends all joy, and kills all laughter, Quiet as death, quick as the knife". "Darkness!" said the Hobbit, to Gollum's distress. Bilbo had heard that one long before, And now he remembered one more for this pest. He started again before Gollum said more. "A box without hinges, key or a lid", Said Bilbo, as he watched this creature's eyes, "Yet golden treasure inside is hid", He continued again to hungry sighs. Long thought poor Gollum, at last perplexed. Slowly he angered, till red his eyes shone. He jumped all at once, all angry and vexed, But lucky for Bilbo, with his ring he had gone. Barney Skrentny. 73

Role Call 'I he bell rings up the curtain Each year a different audience Each year the same old show. I glue my smile on, Check for traces of sincerity, And make my entrance. "Good (emphasis) Morning (fraction pause — ironic touch this) Gentlemen — stroke Ladies' (joke). The first scene: forty minutes The first act: fourteen weeks A safe three acter — beginning, middle, end — well that's what paying customers want — Something to instruct and entertain Without the threat of being made to think, Of challenging assumptions. I used to play the juvenile lead: Nice but naive, Impractical ideals that sort of thing. Some touch of vague significance for the meaning mongers But for the most part comic light relief. As I get old I'll need a change of role More in the character line. Perhaps The drunken has been or the classroom bore The flog 'em villain with the heart of gold There's so much choice. At least it's not like life. One day, just once, I'd like to play myself: The bell would ring I'd enter Stand And say But no one yet has written me the lines. Ian Lowe. . . .

A Night under the Mountain of a Disco The loudness of the Music hides the quiet solitude of faces, Faces that sit, faces that stand, faces that stare among long streams of other lonely faces. Now "Lips that would kiss Form prayers to broken stone". Attempts at friendship are rebuked, Non-attempts forgotten. Attempts at liveliness are missed — Boycott is not heard — The Queen dismissed The loudness of one girl's dress hides nothing, Another follows but never finds. Thank your fly through the air like cutting remarks, But the tones that matter lay forgotten in the despair and smiles, Smiles which mean nothing, which don't belong. The voice of a lost leader calls out across the room, Nor does he belong, not any more, There are women, but the crying is only inward — "I'm sorry we don't have that". 74

Songs of broken groups take the air, The ironical shout of "all right now" lies over the grave of Paul Kossoff; A song of re-unification turns sour in the wake of a smashed band, And the desperate voice of David Bowie cries out: "Can you hear me, Major Tom ?" But they cannot. Ian Anderson. Edward Thomas — 5th February, 1917 Yes, I remember Alaincourt — The name, because one cold spring day Of sleet the slow troop train drew up there In sunlight, unexpectedly. The steam hissed. Someone cleared his throat. No one left and no one came On the bare platform. What I saw Was Alaincourt — only the name. And poplars at the village end, And mistletoe in a field. Snow lay Among the railway tracks, as pale As the cold, crimson, sunset sky. And for that minute a field gun sang Close by, and round it, as deadly, Duller and duller, all the guns Of Flanders and of Picardy. The War Diary of Edward Thomas: 5th February, 1915 At 7 a.m. after many stops and starts we were close under partly wooded chalk hills, among railway trucks, and near a village with here and there an upper storey quite open like a loft. Snow. Gradually flatter and poplars regular as Fine snow-fall. Furzy telegraph poles, orchards, level crossings, children cuttings. Mistletoe in field, poplars by Alaincourt. Amiens at 2 and train left a score of men behind for a time. Pale sky and crimson sun at sunset. Doullens at 8. Guns all the time Dave Hughes. . . .

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GRAMPI I used to call him Grampi because all the other boys had Grandpas, and mine was special. He was one of the few truly happy men; happiness was a way of life for him, and he'd had his share of troubles. His wife wasn't easy, a bit of a scold, a bit of a nag, and he'd had to fight to make a living. When I was five years old, I used to walk in the park with Grampi. I liked painting the park railings; it was before the war, before they carted away the iron railings for munitions and left those rusty stumps you see everywhere. I painted the railings with water, and a stick with a chewed end. Sometimes Grampi would help me, and paint a few railings himself; but I was always the foreman. "How's that Grampi ?" "That's fine boy, fine. You're and artist". Grampi was a great walker, but on the way home, when the water had dried on the railings, he would wait for me while I painted them again. He was strong. Not big, but compact and strong, a man who had humped floursacks, two hundredweight at a time. He always carried his watch in his waistcoat pocket; a gold watch on a gold chain with a gold medal dangling. The medal was for cycling, a hundred-mile road race, British Championship; he'd been a gymnast and a footballer too. There were posed photographs of Grampi 75

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as a young man, thinner and wiry, with Grandma before she turned sour, pretty and happy as he was, both with their bicycles, on a day out. Grampi's legs were still strong, so he could sit and swing me up on his foot, and I was a good weight even at five years old. One day he swung me up with such vigour that his slipper flew off and crashed through a windowpane, soon to be followed by a screech from Grandma. "You fool, you fool — what will we do ?" "Shut up woman, you're all wind and water" — it was the nearest he ever came to harsh words. At least Grandma was still very fond of him. Everybody warmed to him. When he was hit by a cricket ball in the park — smack on the side of the head, full pitch — and he was still out cold when they carried him home, there was a crowd around the stretcher all the way. For days afterwards strangers called to ask after him. He was soon as bright as ever of course, for Grandma took charge, and brought him around and nursed him until she was sure he was right. Only then did she snap at him. "You fool, fooling with cricket at your age !" Grampi wanted everybody to be as happy as himself. When he passed a pretty woman, or even one not so pretty, he would doff his hat. "Good day — Lovely day. By — you're looking champion". Or, "By — you're a real bobbydazzler today!" I suppose some people might have been embarrassed, but I didn't notice it; for most people he was a sunbeam in a drab day. Was he childish ? Or a dirty old man ? I don't think the idea crossed anyone's mind, certainly not his. How far are we removed in so short a time from that age of innocence. Without the benefit of much formal education, Grampi had applied his considerable intellect to the fashionable philosophies of his youth, notably Charles Darwin and the Fabians. He had spent his working life building up a bakery business by private enterprise. "Damned hard work" was his comment on that. Yet he affected a rather naive Socialism, and wanted to convert us all. He used to sing the Red Flag at the least excuse. After espousing Darwin, and Marx via Bernard Shaw, he could hardly have retained his religion, but he never lost the old Orange prejudices of his sectarian upbringing. He was suspicious of alcohol and of Roman Catholics: Grandma was a Catholic, and she fought him over that. Theirs must have been a love match to survive; the best sort of love-match, bitter-sweet. As for death and eternity, Grampi's zest was for this life. "It's the only life we know. Enjoy it". But, when he came close to his own death, he became less dogmatic; it wasn't just sentimentality, more a simple instinct that he was not ashamed to hide. Grampi loved the Music Hall, and when I grew old enough he used to take me with him for a treat. The few seedy Music Halls still in business after World War Two weren't much, but they were still magic for Grampi, so they were magic for me. His tile may not have been brand new, but it was jaunty, and his boots black and shiny. He thought himself a real toff when he dressed up, as avid as ever for a night out, his eyes a-sparkle, keeping time to the music with his foot, joining in at the chorus; none of your reticence. Where were all the uptight Englishmen in his day ? "Get back to the ha'penny places" he would call to a poor performer. A lot of it was nostalgia for him, of course. "She reminds me of Vesta Tilly — our Vesta" was his highest praise. "You should have seen our Vesta" he would say on the tramcar going home. "She could knock spots off them all, our Vesta. I can see her now, in the spotlight; and the audience hushed just worshipping her — they didn't hush easily, those audiences. We all worshipped Vesta you know". "Yes, Grampi". 77

"Imagine — dressed in tights and a tail-coat; white bow-tie and a topper; twirling her cane like a toff. And her voice. Clear. Glorious. A voice to fill a Hall". "Yes, Grampi". His eyes sparkled and his cheeks glowed. He must have been in love with Vesta — just a little bit. When he was seventy-five, Grampi dug over a virgin field to make a garden. He did such a routine of exercises in his bedroom before breakfast as to shake the rafters: shadow-boxing, press-ups, pant, grunt and sweat. He kept it up, too, as best he could, up to the end — no wonder he nearly made it to 9o; just six months short. In his last years, I didn't see a lot of Grampi; I made excuses. I learnt later that he had missed me, but now I think, maybe, I was the one who missed out. John Rigby.

GENESIS — REVELATION Through the low buzz of conversation and soft background music, the sound of a heartbeat grows louder. A huge cheer fills the hall as the houselights go down and the audience is left in total darkness, flashbulbs already stabbing at the stage as the heartbeat is drowned by the opening chords of "Deep in The Motherlode" Genesis appear on stage in a dazzle of green, yellow and blue light, Phil Collins leaping about the stage from drums to keyboards and back again, in fine voice and bursting with energy. Mike Rutherford, in complete contrast, sways sedately behind his double-necked guitar for the entire concert. "Motherlode" is followed by a chilling rendition of "The Carpet Crawl" and, in recognition of the band's early days, "Dancing with the Moonlight Knight", the audience cheering wildly as the opening chords of each are recognised. The classic "Squonk" leads to the section of the concert devoted to the new album, "Duke", with Phil sending the audience into stitches with his story about Albert, the character depicted on the album cover. The sad tale of Albert, who fell in love with his television set and a week later is found in hospital having the glass removed, has absolutely nothing to do with the next selection of songs: "Behind the Lines", "Duchess" — performed with invaluable help from "Frank", the drum machine — "Guide Vocal" and then "Duke's Travels/Duke's End", one of the highlights of the evening with lights probing the dry ice from roof and floor, and Phil appearing like some Messiah figure centre-stage with a powerful light behind him. It's time for some audience participation in "The Lady Lies". Phil plays both hero and villain, cavorting around alarmingly far away from the microphone but somehow leaping back in time for the chorus, the audience cheering and hissing at the "hero" and "villain" respectively. "Say it's Alright Joe" is performed as a little vignette, with Phil as the lonely drunk with only his breath on the glass to remind him he's alive, and Tony Banks as "Joe", the bar pianist. A captivating performance. The classics "Follow You, Follow Me", "Ripples" and "Afterglow" are played to an enchanting light show and wildly appreciative audience. A figure appears on stage, green light picking him out through the smoke, as the instantly recognisable introduction to "Dance on a Volcano" is played — Daryl Stuermer, Genesis' American tour guitarist, whose excellent work has been well received by the audience. The combined drumming skills of Phil and Chester Thompson are in evidence during the spectacular "Los Endos", the drums rattling and echoing round the Apollo as the stage disappears into darkness. During the encore — "I Know What I Like" — the audience and band are illuminated by the "Lightbox" — two rows of Jumbo Jet landing lights over the stage. Mike Rutherford is soundly beaten over the head by Phil's tambourine as a punishment for his inactivity, and as the grand finale, Phil, like an electrocuted 78

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competition (and on his Poo prize). Again on an individual note, congratulations to Louise Liddle on winning a Novice Class in a Three Day Event held at Murton; she unfortunately did not maintain this winning form at the Bramham Horse Trials but should be congratulated on qualifying to take part. In the House tennis we again reached a final, beating Queen's in the first round. We were forced to field a weakened side against our first round opponents but Robert Webster and Martin Jesper should be commended on gaining a 9-4 victory over a good Queen's pair. In the final Graham Cole (captain) and Mark Blackburn, Timothy Kaner and Martin Jesper lost to a strong School House team consisting entirely of 1st VI players. In the shooting James Hewitt won both the Best Individual Shot and the Falling Plate competition; James Hewitt was NCO in charge of the R.A.F. section of the C.C.F. whilst Mark Lodge was Head of the R.N. section and overall Head of the C.C.F., indicating the strength of the Grove contingent in the C.C.F. Congratulations to Mark Lodge on being awarded The Paddy Power Prize for his all-round contribution to school activities. Many other prizes were won throughout the term by members of the House; James Gair was awarded the B.M.A. prize for prospective Medics, Christopher Bronk the Physics prize and Science prizes were won by David Kaner, Mandy Rigby and Graham Cole. In addition, Mandy Rigby won a prize for acting. We should also like to thank Mandy for the House chapel services she conducted and for her participation on the School Chapel Committee along with James Hewitt. During the term Jonathan Wright, Timothy Blackburn, Robert Webster and Martin Jesper were appointed House Monitors, taking over the duties of the MVI Monitors busy with examinations. Many thanks to those Monitors for the work done over the year: Graham Cole, David Kaner, James Hewitt, James Gair, David Gardner, Charles Butterworth, Christopher Bronk, Mark Lodge and Stephen Mawby; and we wish all the best to those leaving the school, in their future careers. Thanks also to Mr. Drysdale for the work he has done in the House in his first year as Assistant Housemaster. It is a little unfortunate that we were largely runners-up rather than winners in sporting events this term, but it is hoped that hard work and perserverance will prevail in the future to give greater success next year. Graham Cole.

MANOR Autumn Returning after the Summer Break, the House welcomed twelve new Juniors, two new members of the Lower Sixth, Bridget Bulmer (sister of Graham) and Mary Spratt, and our new Assistant Housemaster, Mr. Harriman. We wish them well and hope they enjoy their time in the House. Tim Coleman was appointed Head of House. In the House there were several major changes. The "fire safety" measures had been completed, with doors everywhere, and with new routes of escape! The Lower Sixth and Fifths were nearly all in Study Bedrooms, and nearly all the Middle Sixth had single study bedrooms. Some of the corridors had been carpeted to cut down the noise in the upper part of the House, the Quiet Room had become the T.V. room, and the Assistant Housemaster's sitting room the Quiet Room. He had moved downstairs the previous year to the Senior Common Rooms, which had been converted to a self-contained flat. The manoeuvres carried out during the past eighteen months have enabled the number in the House to be increased, whilst giving greater comfort and privacy, especially to the Fifths and above. Athletics Standards, interspersed with rugger, got us off to an energetic start. We did not do well in the Standards, but fared better on Sports Day, thanks mainly to Kevin Clarkson, who won both sprints and the Clive Lewis 81

Cup, to Gregory Lomas, who won both the 400 metres and the 800 metres races; in the latter he broke the intermediate record by 7 seconds; and to Neil Harnby who won the too metres and then tripped a metre or so from the line in the 200 metres. We came second. In the Senior rugger we did well, beating Queen's 25-9 in the first round, Rise 17-4 in the semi-final, and then School House 7-6 in the final. This was a splendid game with the result in doubt until the final whistle. The victory reflected great credit on the House spirit, and on the Captain, Kevin Clarkson, who played throughout with a painful leg strain. Incidentally, Guy Nettleton was awarded the cup for "the most improved rugger player during the term". Many members of the House brought great credit on themselves and the House by their efforts during the term in rugger, chess, athletics, and in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. In the School Play, Heil Caesar, Timothy Taylor as Brutus was most convincing, and Ian Anderson led the Services in Chapel for a week with great sincerity. Perhaps the highlight of the term was the traditional House party; everybody felt it should be held in the House again. Each Common Room and Study organised at least one game, and decorated its room, and there was a prize for the best game and for the most cheerful room. The parents and Mrs. Shuttleworth provided a superb supper, and the evening ended with a play put on by the "ancient" members of the House in the Drama Centre. We said goodbye to Ruth Addinall, Kevin Clarkson and Tim Raylor, and wished them well in their future at University, and also to Simon Longthorp who left with our good wishes to go into farming. Senior House colours were awarded to Simon Longthorp and Simon Webb, and Junior House colours to Rupert Bond and Craig Gibson. Easter The term was a busy and a successful one for the House. With the weather good the School hockey XI had its best season for many years and we were represented by Andy Taylor and Bobby Bowles. The Junior rugger XI beat a very strong Temple team 12-8, then Dronfield 42-3, but finally lost a very close final to Rise by tt—t o. Both Senior and Junior squash V's lost in the final to Rise after closely fought matches; three Junior Middles, Jeremy Barrett, Rupert Bond and Michael Burdon represented the House in both competitions and this augurs well for the House in the future. The Junior water polo team reached the final, but the Seniors were beaten in the semifinal. Having being pipped at the post so many times, at last the House was successful; in the swimming sports we held off a strong challenge by Temple to win the Kazerooni Cup. Fine individual efforts came from Tom Nichols, Michael Burdon, Gregory Lomas, Mark Heywood and Nicholas Rivis, but the victory depended on the relays where we were very strong all round. Mention must be made of the Senior Middle Medley Relay team of Andrew Gibson, Neil Harnby, Mark Heywood and Gregory Lomas, who beat the record. In the cross-country we came fourth in the Senior and third in the Junior, but our only runner of note was Gregory Lomas who came fifth in the Senior race. Eleven of our Juniors, trained by Simon Dee, Richard Elston, Robin Litten and Jason Schofield, each gained a Bronze Life Saving Medallion. The artistic members of the House won the House "Art" competition with a wide variety of exhibits, and especially with some superb large pieces of furniture designed by Andrew Gibson and Richard Weeks. But none of this would have been possible without the drive and organisation of Jamie Holden. Jason Schofield was runner-up in the York Squash Plate. The House very much enjoyed a pancake evening, when each year spent a hilarious hour tossing pancakes, with varying degrees of success! 82

Junior House colours were awarded to Jeremy Barrett, Adam Chantry, David Davenport, Christopher Jackson, James Lee, Nicholas Rivis and Tom Nichols. Summer The term was not as successful as many we have had. Both cricket teams lost rather easily to the eventual winners, and in the tennis, after winning a close match with Temple, we lost to Grove. Individually, though, the picture was much rosier. Greg Lomas knocked another two seconds off his School Record time for the 800m and was invited to take part in the English Schools' Athletics Championships at Liverpool, but unfortunately was unable to compete. Richard Mansfield came third in the U.I6 individual .22 shooting competition, and Andy Taylor had a most successful season for the Second XI scoring runs and taking wickets, (how well Mr. Croft's incentive worked!). The rowers had a very good season. The Junior IV lost narrowly in the final to a strong Rise IV of older boys, Tim Coleman won his Cap (the first time Caps had been awarded for rowing), James Lee won his Junior Colours and also shared the Wentworth Ping Prize for the best junior oarsman, David Clark won the individual Junior sculling cup, Jamie Holden won his full Colours and the Andrew Sherris Cup for the best cox, and Simon Newby was appointed Boatswain for next year. Andrew Gibson won the Design and Technology Prize. Many members of the House were involved in the highly successful and enjoyable Cancer Scanner's Appeal Family Day, when k1,5oo was raised in an afternoon, and well supported our two girls Bridget Bulmer and Mary Spratt against the First XI! Senior House Colours were awarded to Bobby Bowles and Junior Colours to David Clark and Nigel Ramsden. T.J.C. 1979-8o has been a most enjoyable and successful year in the House, and as it comes to a close we say goodbye to fifteen of our numbers, I thank them for all they have done, and wish them well in the future. G.M.S. QUEEN'S Autumn Fifteen new members were welcomed into the House in September and four people returned for upper sixth work. Roderick Barron, Jill Gillett and Michael Johnston were school monitors and Roderick Craig was appointed Head of House. In the athletics, held at the start of the term, although many members tried hard the House was placed fourth in the standards. Robert Gardner particularly obtained a very good score in this competition. On Sports Day, despite a determined effort by the team, the House was fifth. Under Michael Johnston's captaincy the Senior House rugby fifteen unfortunately lost in the first round by 25-9 to a strong Manor side. It was particularly pleasing to see some non-team players making such enthusiastic efforts in the game. In school drama members of the House took leading parts in both the French play, La Cantatrice Chauve and in Heil Caesar, where particularly Kit Bird's performance deserves mention. School music has been ably and enthusiastically supported by a large number of members of the House. In the band concert, the orchestral music and in the choral life of the school individuals have brought much pleasure to the rest. 83

Speech Day showed that, despite all these activities, academic work has not been neglected. Many individuals won prizes and the House won the Work Cup. Although not a term of achievement, the contributions from the members of the House have provided much for the general life of the school.

Easter At the beginning of the term the House was pleased to hear of the successes of the Oxbridge entrants. Colin Bean was awarded a scholarship to King's College, Cambridge and also gained a sponsorship from British Leyland. Roderick Barron was awarded an Exhibition in History to Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Jill Gillett gained a place at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Roderick Craig has gone to work with handicapped people before going to University. Michael Johnston was appointed Head of House. The Easter term provided what must be the highlight of our year, with the House taking both Senior and Junior long runs. Nicholas England gave a fine personal performance. Alec Campbell worked hard to achieve such fine results. The House Water-Polo team reached the final of the competition and contributed to a very fine game, but we were beaten by a strong School House team. The House Swimming team had moderate success with notable performances from the under i6 age group. Kevin Clarkson broke two school records : the Individual Medley and the 5o yard Breaststroke. The under 16 Freestyle relay team also set a new school record. Nicholas Adams put in a large amount of work in both swimming and water-polo. The House did not distinguish itself in the five-a-side football, however, unlike many other Houses. Any members of the House who wished to participate did so and no select group dominated the team. The Junior House Rugby team was beaten in the first round by a strong School House team. The team's spirit throughout a difficult match was commendable. Mike Johnston trained the rugby teams. The House play was a great success, with polished performances from all concerned, including many not accustomed to dramatic performance. Mark Moodie and Nicholas Adams both excelled. Kit Bird showed great forethought in his choice of play for it allowed "minor" deviations and alterations without losing its continuity. Many thanks to Kit Bird and Katharine Denison for a fine production. In the House arts competition, ably run by Nicholas Adams and Tim Bough, there were many fine pieces of work especially from non-specialist artists. For his many and varied activities throughout the School and House, Kit Bird was awarded his House colours. Summer The term started off on a high note, in the Senior House cricket, when the team did well to beat a strong Temple side. Mike Johnston made 72 and took six wickets. However, our good fortune was not to last as we were defeated in the next round by the eventual winners. At the time of writing the House I rowing, tennis, Junior cricket, and fencing has not taken place. In the rowing we have competent crews but we lack last year's stars. The House tennis team has two School players : Nicholas Adams and Ian Cramb and a good performance is expected. The Junior cricket makes up in enthusiasm what it lacks in talent although there are some good players in the third forms. Kit I Bird is our only representative in the House fencing and should do well. Queen's will be well represented in the Waine concert and we are to congratulate Fergus Craig on being awarded a Waine Award and also a Sixth Form Scholarship. Nigel Pemberton is, as ever, very active in the musical side of the House and makes a large and invaluable contribution. The House was well represented in the poetry and folk evening showing a wide divergence of 84

the House in School activities. Queen's was also well represented in the languages, Katharine Denison was awarded the Spoken French prize and Warren Carr the French Essay prize. In the Middle School we have also done well, Andrew Whipp won the Spoken French prize and David Pemberton music prizes. Although Mr. Hubbard looks stern and depressed on the House photograph this is in no way indicative of the atmosphere in the House, which is, as ever, relaxed and friendly. Many thanks to Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Paterson, and the Monitors for the large amount of effort they have displayed throughout the House all year, our best wishes go to all those leaving and we wish them luck in the future. M.W. J.

THE RISE Christmas Term began with the news of John Ellison's successful Australian tour with the England Schoolboys' Rugby Union party. Congratulations to him on a fine performance Mr. Walls joined Mr. Armstrong as an assistant housemaster and John McGrath was appointed head of house. New juniors for the term were Tim and Jonathan Abel, Michael Cass, James Farnsworth, Richard Fawthrop, Billy Hughes, Chris Oldfield, Jonathan Pawson, Stephen Rooke and James White. Chris Hobson joined the House from The Grove and Andrew Cochrane (on a scholarship from South Holderness School) was also a welcomed addition to The Rise Sixth form. House athletics was again captained by Jonathan Drinkwater, whose efforts were rewarded with the retaining of the Standards Cup ; a good House effort. Sports Day, however, was only notable for a few individual successes. Richard Lister, Nigel Clayton, Mark Bird and Patrick Burdass all competed well and new school records were set by Tim Hills (3,000 m) and by Shaun Gorman (400 m). Rugby was again popular in the House with 27 people representing a School team. Cliff Irwin captained the Senior XV, which after a narrow win over Grove in the first round, went down 17 points to 4 to the eventual winners, Manor. Squash was once again popular in the House. Encouraged by School captain, Peter Burdass, Tim Stephenson, Shaun Gorman, Tony Smith, Billy Hughes and James White all became regular players for the School. The Rise was represented in the School play by John McGrath, Craig Lawrence and James O'Farrell. Senior House colours were awarded to Marc Gee and to Richard Lister. At the end of the term Jonathon Drinkwater took over as Head of House with John McGrath joining the new Headmaster as Head Boy. J.A.M. Easter Mr. Roberts took over from Mr. Walls as an Assistant Housemaster. We thank Mr. Walls for his brief stay and welcome Mr. Roberts into the House. In the general knowledge competition, Andrew Cochrane finished high up in the School, and went on to represent the School in local general knowledge matches. The House was well represented in the 1st XI hockey team, with John McGrath, Richard Lister, Marc Gee and Stephen Kettlewell all gaining their colours. 85

In the cross-country, the Rise Senior team, captained by Adrian Hitchenor, narrowly failed to win the team cup, losing to Queen's by a single point. On a brighter note, however, Peter Burdass won the Goodbum Cup for the second year running; in so doing he knocked eight seconds off the old record. Shaun Gorman also led a spirited performance by the Junior team. On the squash court, both House teams dominated the competition, with the team players showing plenty of their potential. Both finals were 3—a victories over Manor. Another win over the Manor occurred in the Junior rugby competition. Patrick Burdass converted a late penalty to secure an It-10 win in a hard contested match. Success in the swimming pool was confined to the Junior water polo, where captain Dave Thomas scored five goals in a 7-1 win over Manor! The House chess team convincingly beat Manor in the 1st round of the inter-house chess tournament before being dismissed by favourites School House. A concert in aid of the Cancer Research Fund was organised by Bob Hall, who enthusiastically co-ordinated and performed in a fine evening's entertainment. The Five-a-side soccer team won the House league and finals series, coming up from a lowly position to dominate the later fixtures. The squad of Richard Lister, Stephen Kettlewell, Tony Smith, Patrick Burdass, Chris Hobson, Adrian Hitchenor and Marc Gee were the youngest victorious team ever. With the younger members of the House, then, contributing to a large part of the Rise's success, it was fitting that term ended with Junior House colours being awarded to Richard Kettlewell, Chris Powell, Mark Bird and Tony Smith.

Summer House cricket teams, this year, suffered mixed fortunes. The Senior XI in the first round lost to Grove despite an unbeaten 5o from Shaun Gorman and some quick runs from Richard Lister. The Juniors, however, played well and eventually beat School House in the final. In the three matches Shaun Gorman had a batting average of 8o and took 16 wickets. After half-term it was announced that Michael Cass had won a scholarship, and that Craig Lawrence had been awarded a national army scholarship — a noteworthy achievement since only forty are awarded annually. The House was represented in the poetry-folk evening by Bob Hall, Colin Hill, David Thomas and Marc Gee who all contributing much original material to an exciting show. The House tennis team sportingly lost to Queen's in the first round of the tournament and the rowing Junior IV, stroked by Simon Williams rowed well in the inter-house competition. At the end of term it was announced that Tim Stephenson, an Oxbridge candidate, was to become Head of House, and Marc Gee and Richard Lister were to become School Monitors. After joining the House in the spring, Mr. Roberts is leaving and we would like to wish him and the MVI leavers together with Chris Hobson, Robert Hall and Nigel Clayton good luck for the future. Mr. Armstrong, after being Assistant House Master in the Rise for five years, is also leaving the School. I would like to thank him for the time and effort he has put into the running of the House and wish him luck in the future. Jonathon Drinkwater.

SCHOOL Autumn We returned this year with great expectations of what lay ahead of us. The first was our hope of retaining the Athletics Shield. House athletics was captained by Ian Reeve. In the end we came fifth on the day. There were good performances from the Senior relay team, from Ian Hindhaugh in the Senior javelin; and from Paul Moayyedi and Ian Hindhaugh in some track events. The Senior House rugby team was full of hope, with many returned from last year and much strength in the lower years. Results in the preliminary rounds were encouraging, with victories over Temple 7—o and Dronfield 20-4 ; but in the final our hopes were dashed with a replay of last year's result against Manor. We lost 6-7. Despite this disappointment, much credit should be given to the team led by Nigel Chapman. There was the usual interest in Autumn term drama and music. David Hinchliffe took a major part in the term's French play, acting Monsieur Smith in La Cantatrice Chauve. Mark Adeney and Barney Skrentny played Metellus and Decius in Ian Lowe's production of Heil Caesar. Miriam Smith won the Girls under 19 York and District Junior Squash Plate competition. The new occupants of study II were making an important contribution to the House. David Hinchliffe left at the end of term: we wish him well for the future. Spring In the first few weeks of term, Paul Moayyedi, Babak Saber and Jonathan Jones played in the concert arranged by Bob Hall to raise money for cancer research. At last, School House could admire the Senior House water polo cup on its own trophy shelf, having been runner-up for the last four years. Duncan Fallow led a strong team whose only real opposition, Rise, was defeated in the semi-final. The Junior water-polo team were not as consistent this year, falling to Rise in the semi-finals However, led by Andrew Forman, this team shows a great deal of promise for the future — as, indeed, do many sports at this level. Rachel Smith again captained the squash team; but unfortunately this year we were defeated early. The Junior squash team's victory over Queen's 5—o deserves mention; though they too lost the next round. James Muirhead was a very able captain. The Junior rugby squad put up a strong team to beat Queen's in the first round; but were convincingly beaten by a hard-playing Rise team in the semi-finals. The Juniors have also made an important contribution to School rugby at this level; and their quality is indicated by the fact that Fraser Topham (Junior captain) and Clive Bradley were good enough for inclusion in the Senior team in the Autumn. It is unfortunate that their enthusiasm was not a match for well-drilled opponents. As usual, one of the highlights of the sporting programme was the five-aside football competition. This year's House team was organised by Nigel Chapman and Julian Bowen-Rees. The team did not fulfil its real potential, being knocked out of the final four by Rise. Paul Moayyedi ran a captain's race in a very hard-fought Senior long run: he came in third. As if following his example, the efforts of the rest of the team brought the House into third position, once the points had been totalled up. The Juniors were not nearly so strong : Nick Linton was first home for the House, twelfth in the School. The House came fifth. Running was the means for the next bit of fund raising that the House got involved in; James Stewart raised £55 for the World Wildlife Fund by joining the sponsored walk/jog/run around the School arranged by Guy 87

Norman. John Ludley and Andrew Nodder are also to be commended for their 5o and 41 laps. Thanks to Duncan Fallow for organising the House's contribution to this event. The final sporting event of the term was the House swimming sports, which provided much entertainment. It was an exciting afternoon with the result in doubt almost until the closing relays. Our strong team was placed third. Encouraging swims came from Steve Cotton and Simon Spence. Ian Hindhaugh won the Senior four lengths backstroke and the Senior two lengths freestyle. Paul Moayyedi and Babak Saber played in concerts in the Memorial Hall.

Summer Cricket is not strong in the Senior part of the House — with the outstanding exceptions of Nigel Chapman, who has kept wicket most ably for the ist XI, and Ian Hindhaugh, whose contribution to the team has been recognised by the award of the Fielding Cup for the third successive year. It was, therefore, no surprise when the Senior team lost to Grove before 4.3o p.m.! The Junior team was able to draw in people from School squads and so should have been a great deal stronger. It did indeed beat Queen's and Dronfield but only after lower order batsmen had rescued them from near-disastrous collapses in the first few overs of both those games. It is a tribute to Mark Adeney's captaincy that the team did fight back. They lost to Rise in the final, putting up a good fight on the way — including a hat-trick by Andrew Forman. It is worth noting that the only other hat-trick in the School this season came from Richard Dibb, for the third XI. It is pleasing to see the continuation of the tradition that many School House boys work in the scorebox for School matches. Nor was cricketing success limited to the boys this season: the girls were a driving force in setting up the Scanner Appeal Family Day; and they did well in the cricket match against a rather handicapped first XI. Thanks to Mark Bunney and Claire Lockey for co-ordinating the House's contribution to the success of the Appeal; and to all who took part in stalls and sideshows. Tennis is, without doubt, the House's great enthusiasm and strength at all levels. The Senior team and the Girls team won their House competitions. Special congratulations go to Miriam Smith for her victory in the girls competition; Claire Lockey for reaching the final of the York and District Women's Under i8 Singles; and Howard Hilton and Miriam Smith on being runners-up in the Terry's Mixed Doubles Tournament. Thanks to Andrew Kershaw for his work and his example as captain. Congratulations this term go to Babak Saber for his award of the Frank Pick prize for design; and to Barney Skrentny for the Fourth Form essay prize. Mark Adeney produced a successful staging of journey's End, this year's middle-school play. Barney Skrentny and James Muirhead also made valuable contributions to it. The list of people in the House who have been awarded sports colours this term is an impressive once: well done all. I would like to thank all who have made the running of the House so smooth, and to wish all the best to those who are leaving. I.D.H. and D.J.H.

TEMPLE Autumn At the beginning of term D. M. Noyes was appointed Head of House, with N. R. Barnes, J. R. Dodman, A. B. Tuck and I. G. Wilson as House Monitors. The term got off to a good start, when we learnt that the House had come second to Queen's in the Work Cup by the smallest of margins. This failure 88

was despite several prizewinners, J. C. Neal, A. D. M. Barrell, S. J. Shilleto, Bridget Gray, M. D. Bowstead, P. A. Dodman and P. J. Drury. The House was even more successful in athletics. For the second year running we came second in the Standards Competition to Rise, though this year it was by a larger margin. On Sports Day the team excelled itself. Many of the team achieved much more than was reasonably expected of them. The most memorable race, was undoubtedly R. P. Jemmett's nail-biting struggle with I. Hindhaugh of School House over Soo metres. They were neck and neck down the final straight, but R. P. Jemmett was unfortunate to lose by inches. R. K. Knocker set a new Intermediate record for the long jump, which also beat all the Senior Competitors and D. S. Rusholme won the senior high jump. A. B. Tuck, the Captain of House Athletics, led by example in winning both the Senior 3,000 metres and 1,50o metres and it must be said that the success of the team was due largely to his enthusiasm and encouragement. Perhaps the strongest set of results came from R. Dixon in the javelin. He was a disappointing fourth in the Intermediate event, but then came second in the Senior event. All the above, along with J. R. Dodman, D. M. Noyes and J. R. Farrow were awarded their Senior House colours. The Juniors also did well with C. D. Johnson winning the Senior long jump, M. J. Abbey the 800 metres and D. F. Bough the cricket ball. The Junior relay team also won their event. The above three Juniors and R. W. Boocock and M. Pearson were awarded their Junior House colours. There were 18 boys from the House, who represented the School at rugby, the majority playing for the Junior sides. P. E. Johnson, A. D. G. Carder-Geddes and R. K. Knocker were permanent members of the 1st XV; I. G. Wilson and D. M. Noyes played for the 2nd XV; R. Dixon, J. M. Hall the U.x6s; D. A. Beaumont, A. Hameed, P. J. Atkinson, D. F. Bough, D. C. Johnson, R. W. Turner the U.15s; M. J. Abbey, J. P. Atkinson, N. D. Hopton, K. G. T. Rollo, C. D. Wombell the U.14s. So we had modest hopes for a successful run in the Senior House Rugby Competition. This was not to be. We were unluckily drawn against the eventual runners-up, School House. Despite this the team played with great spirit, especially the forwards, who more than held their own against the School House pack. The match though was lost in the backs, who were unable to convert strong pressure in the secondhalf into points. The match was eventually decided by a controversial try, when a School House player knocked on, as we thought! We all stopped, except for I. G. Wilson, waiting for the whistle, which was only blown when School House scored. There is a well-worn saying there, which all rugby players have drummed into them, but which we all seem to forget. The term ended on a high note. A. D. M. Barrell was awarded an Open Scholarship in Ancient and Modern History at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, an award upon which we offer him our warmest congratulations. In saying goodbye to him, we thank him for his contributions to the intellectual life of the House and wish him well for the future.

Spring The term started on a bad note. The Junior House rugby team despite having eleven school team members, lost to Manor in the first round 12-8. They played weakly in the first half and only as individuals, not as a team. The whole team played much better in the second half and were unlucky to have two tries disallowed, before scoring two tries late in the half. Manor went onto the final. The Senior House squash team, after predictably beating Dronfield 5-0, was narrowly defeated in the second round by Rise 3-2. The Junior squash team also came through the first round, beating Grove 4-1, but then lost to Rise again in the semi-finals. A. B. Tuck was a regular member of the School squash team. 89

In the Senior cross country, A. B. Tuck, Captain of the School team, came second, as in the previous year, but the Senior team did not do as well as last year, coming only fifth. In contrast the Juniors improved on last year's result, by finishing in second place. M. J. Abbey won the race and C. D. Wombell finished a very creditable fifth, for which he was awarded his Junior House colours. Several members of the House played for various school teams. In hockey, D. M. Noyes played for the First XI, gaining his colours, D. J. Johnson played for the First XI and Second XI, J. R. Dodman for the Second XI, R. W. Boocock for the Colts XI and Sarah Neville and Johanna Smith for the successful Girls XI. In rugby C. D. Johnson, P. J. Atkinson, D. F. Bough, D. A. Beaumont, A. Hameed and R. W. Turner played for the U.I5s, and M. J. Abbey, J. P. Atkinson, J. P. Beaumont, N. D. Hopton, K. G. T. Rollo, C. D. Wombell and S. P. Wood all played for the U.14s. During the last week of the term the House competed in several other sporting events with varying degrees of success. In the water polo competitions both the Senior and Junior teams were knocked out in the first round. In complete contrast the House won the Swimming Standards Cup, the first time in at least 13 years, and the swimming team did very well in the finals, scoring 83 points and coming second, only five points behind the winners, Manor. The Junior team did exceptionally well, scoring 81 of the House's 83 points, K. G. T. Rollo, setting new school records in all his races. C. D. Johnson and D. F. Bough all won their events, as did the U.14 and U.15 relay teams, with the U.15 team setting two new school records. The only Senior to win any points was the Captain A. D. G. Carder-Geddes, who was awarded his Senior House colours. Junior House colours were awarded to P. J. Atkinson, J. Wetherell, M. Cramb, Z. Hameed and N. Hopton. Overall a very pleasing result and a vast improvement on last year! The House five-a-side football team did not live up to expectations. In the initial stage of the competition, the team did well winning five games, drawing one and losing one. But when the top four teams met, our hopes of winning were immediately dashed as the team lost to Rise and then Dronfield, by the same score, i—o. The only person to play consistently well was J. R. Dodman in goal, who continually brought off some brilliant saves. The team only realised its full potential in the final game, beating Grove 3—o, despite missing a penalty. The team's final position was fourth. Competing in a different sort of team were R. K. R. Chilman and J. P. Atkinson, who were in the Inter-school Quiz teams. In the Inter-House chess competition the House reached the final, which will be played next term. Our own internal House chess competition will hopefully also be completed next term, but the Junior Common Room Table Tennis competition was finished, with C. R. H. James the winner. The following were all regular members of the orchestra or wind band or choir who performed in the End of Term Concert: R. N. Sabey, 0. J. Bird, J. C. Neal and M. Pearson. Summer

The first Inter-House event of the term was the Senior cricket. We were to meet Queen's. With two 1st XI members, the House Captain, J. R. Dodman and D. M. Noyes, a 2nd XI player P. A. Dodman and several 3rd XI players we were confident, especially as Queen's had only three first game members and little else. Unfortunately our optimism was soon shattered as Queen's scored 133 all out. When D. M. Noyes was run-out in the first over, all depended on J. R. Dodman. He tried to repair the damage with a gallant 42, but to no avail as we were all out for 114. Later on in the term the Junior House cricket team fared no better. Rise scored 168 for two, a score which Temple rarely looked like matching. Temple were eventually all out for 89. The only Temple batsman to play well was J. P. Atkinson who scored 68. 90

The House had more success in the less active sport of chess, beating School House 3-2 in the final. The team was captained by D. J. Johnson and other team members were R. P. Jemmett, D. S. Rusholme, P. A. D. Critchley and P. J. Drury. The internal House competition, having reached the semi-final stage at the end of last term, slowly progressed. By half-term P. J. Drury had made the final, but D. J. Johnson and R. P. Jemmett were still locked in combat. Johnson, wisely using his captain's perogative, got through to the final. Finally, after this marathon competition, P. J. Drury beat his captain i—o. The fencing team, captained by J. E. Moore and consisting of M. S. Hall, C. J. Drury, S. H. Giddings was also successful, beating Queen's in the final. We congratulate C. J. Drury on being awarded the Paddy Power Fencing prize. The tennis team was not so successful, narrowly losing to Manor in the first round. The team was I. G. Wilson (capt.), A. B. Tuck, P. J. Drury and D. F. Bough. The Girls' team was similarly unsuccessful, losing badly to School House. At half-term we learnt that Mr. P. G. Croft was leaving us to take up his new post of Second Master. Mr. Croft's achievement can be seen in two ways. Firstly, in terms of trophies, there is only one sport in which Temple have failed to gain a major trophy, rugby. I doubt if the silver cupboard has been bare during Mr. Croft's time. Secondly, Mr. Croft has kept the House happy, relaxed and yet at the same time with the right atmosphere for working. Temple has won the Work Cup no less than seven times during Mr. Croft's 13 years. For this service to the House we thank him very much and hope he enjoys his new job. Next term Mr. Bulcock takes over as Housemaster. Finally, I would like to thank the Monitors : N. Barnes, J. Dodman, A. B. Tuck and I. G. Wilson for their help in the smooth running of the House and to wish the whole of the Middle Sixth well in the future. David Noyes.

ATHLETICS With the need to change the usual "all-in" athletics programme to one of a two day commitment each week by each boy, we reverted back to a three

point system of standards. The results were as follows :15.0 (average per boy) 1. Rise 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Temple School Queen's Manor Grove Dronfield

11.60 11.23 10.54 10.09 9.56 9.00

Special mention must go to C. D. Johnson (Temple), R. Gardner (Queen's) and N. Clayton (The Rise) who scored near maximum points and were top of their respective year groups. Sports Day took place in fair but windy conditions. The outright winners — Temple — took an early lead and managed to score in all but three of the thirty-one events. Some seven new school records were created. 100 metres 200 metres 400 metres 800 metres 1500 metres 3000 metres Long Jump High Jump Shot Putt Javelin Relay 4 x 200 metres

SENIOR AGE GROUP K. Clarkson (Manor) K. Clarkson (Manor) I. Hindhaugh (School) I. Hindhaugh (School) A. Tuck (Temple) A. Tuck (Temple) G. Cole (Grove) D. Rusholme (Temple) J. Dodman (Temple) I. Hindhaugh (School). School

11.4 secs. 24.3 secs. 52.7 secs. 2 mins. 11.5 secs. 4 mins. 30.0 secs. 9 mins. 59.2 secs. 5.34 metres. 1.60 metres. 11.16 metres. 41.80 metres. 1 min. 41.8 secs.

Winner of the Senior Long Jump, GRAHAM COLE, in action.

100 metres 200 metres 400 metres 800 metres 1500 metres 3000 metres Long Jump High Jump Javelin Relay 4 x 200 metres 100 metres 200 metres 400 metres 800 metres 1500 metres Long Jump High Jump Cricket Ball Relay 4 x 100 metres • New School Records.

INTERMEDIATE AGE GROUP 12.2 secs. N. Harnby (Manor) 26.0 secs. N. Clayton (Rise) 55.6 secs. G. Lomas (Manor) 2 mins. 4.9 secs. G. Lomas (Manor)* 4 mins. 51.2 secs. T. Hills (Rise) 10 mins. 5.7 secs. T. Hills (Rise)* 5.46 metres. R. Knocker (Temple) 1.55 metres. J. Farrow (Temple) 39.35 metres. J. Pulleyn (Manor) 1 min. 45.7 secs. Manor JUNIOR AGE GROUP A Stubbs (Dronfield)* A. Stubbs (Dronfield) A. Gorman (Rise)* M. Abbey (Temple) A. Gorman (Rise) C. D. Johnson (Temple) A. Stubbs (Dronfield) D. Bough (Temple) Temple

12.2 secs. 26.0 secs. 58.4 secs. 2 mins. 19.5 secs. 4 mins. 53.8 secs. 4.82 metres. 1.43 metres. 60.10 metres. 53.7 secs.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETIC SHIELD 100 pts. 1. Temple 641 pts. 2. Manor 55); pts. 3. Rise 521 pts. 4. School 471 pts. 5. Queen's 30k pts. 6. Grove 231 pts. 7. Dronfield

J.A.O-B.

CROSS COUNTRY Due to the resurgence of interest in cross country throughout the School last year a regular programme of inter-school fixtures was arranged at all levels this year. In the inter-school matches convincing performances were recorded by both Seniors and Juniors against Pocklington, Silcoates, Ashville, Woodhouse Grove and Nunthorpe G.S. A measure of the improvement made is reflected in how well the School did against Barnard Castle and Newcastle R.G.S. in the match at Barnard Castle, however Bradford R.G.S. were in a class of their own. After a slightly disappointing performance at Durham in the North Eastern Schools Cross Country Championships when Peter Burdass was unavailable and Jonathan Wright was well below his best, the Seniors put in their best performance the following Saturday at Ampleforth coming second to the host school in a strong field. Peter Burdass was the outstanding Senior runner and both he and Andrew Tuck, the captain were awarded their colours. Other consistently good performers were Jonathan Wright, Greg Lomas and Paul Moayyedi all of whom will form the nucleus of a strong team next season with Doug Williamson and Ian Saville. Amongst the Juniors Jonathan Abbey and Nick England were the most prominent. They were ably supported by several other good third and fourth formers, who providing they maintain their interest, should make their mark at cross country in future years. CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Wednesday, 23rd January. York and District Schools Trial (at Tadcaster). 1st J. Abbey. Junior Race: 1st P. Burdass; 2nd J. Drinkwater; 3rd P. Moayyedi; 4th A. Tuck, Senior Race: 6th P. Aagaard; 9th S. Woollons; 10th A. Campbell. Saturday, 26th January. St. Peter's v. Pocklington, Silcoates and Ashville (at Pocklington). 35 pts. Seniors: 1st St. Peter's 79 pts. 2nd Silcoates 93 pts. 3rd Pocklington 118 pts. 4th Ashville Individual placings: Ist P. Burdass; 2nd A. Tuck; 5th P. Moayyedi; 7th J. Wright; 8th G. Lomas; 12th N. England.

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Start of the Senior Cross Country Race.

Wednesday, 6th February. St. Peter's v. Woodhouse Grove and Silcoates (at Silcoates). 1st St. Peter's 35 pts. Seniors: 47 pts. 2nd Silcoates 3rd Woodhouse Grove 104 pts. Individual placings: 1st P. Burdass, 4th A. Tuck; 5th G. Lomas; 7th N. England; 8th P. Moayyedi; 10th J. Wright. 22 pts. fst St. Peter's Juniors (U.14): 66 pts. 2nd Woodhouse Grove 99 pts. 3rd Silcoates Individual placings: 1st J. Abbey; 2nd C. Wombell; 3rd K. Rollo; 4th D. Gardner; 5th J. Procter; 7th R. Ellerker. Saturday, 16th February. St. Peter's v. Barnard Castle, Bradford G.S. and Newcastle R.G.S. (at Barnard Castle). 31 pts. 1st Bradford G.S. Seniors: 81 pts. 2nd Newcastle R.G.S. 103 pts. 3rd Barnard Castle 105 pts. 4th St. Peter's Individual placings: 9th P. Burdass; 12th A. Tuck; 17th G. Lomas; 20th J. Wright; 22nd P. Moayyedi; 25th N. England. 43 pts. Juniors (U.14): 1st Bradford G.S. 75 pts. 2nd Newcastle R.G.S. 100 pts. 3rd Barnard Castle 114 pts. 4th St. Peter's Individual placings: 4th J. Abbey; 13th C. Wombell; 16th D. Gardner; 26th R. Ellerker; 27th J. Frank; 28th J. Procter. Wednesday, 27th February. St. Peter's v. Silcoates, Ashville and Woodhouse Grove (at Woodhouse Grove). 51 pts. ist St. Peter's Seniors: 2nd Silcoates 61 pts. 3rd Ashville 94 pts. 99 pts. 4th Woodhouse Grove Individual placings: 1st P. Burdass; 4th A. Tuck; 7th J. Wright; 8th P. Moayyedi; 12th J. Schofield, 19th R. Jemmett. 32 pts. 1st St. Peter's Intermediates (U.16): 53 pts. 2nd Ashville 3rd Woodhouse Grove 95 pts. Individual placings: 1st G. Lomas; 2nd N. England; 3rd D. Williamson; 4th I. Saville; 10th G. Groom; 12th G. Sanders. 20 pts. 1st St. Peter's Juniors (U.14): 441 pts. 2nd Woodhouse Grove 611 pts. 3rd Silcoates Individual placings: 1st J. Procter; 3rd D. Copley; 4th R. Ellerker; 5th N. Hopton; 7th G. Robinson. Wednesday 5th March. North Eastern Schools Cross Country Championships (at Durham). 86 pts. 1st Newcastle R.G.S. 98 pts. 2nd St. Joseph's, Hebburn 116 pts. 3rd Barnard Castle 166 pts. 4th Durham 185 pts. 5th St. Peter's 206 pts. 6th St. Bede's 236 pts. 7th King's Tynemouth 242 pts. 8th Dame Allan's Individual placings: 17th A. Tuck; 20th G. Lomas; 27th P. Moayyedi; 37th J. Abbey; 40th N. England; 44th I. Saville. Saturday, 8th March. North East Regional Public Schools Championships (at Ampleforth). 48 pts. 1st Ampleforth 93 pts. 2nd St. Peter's 121 pts. 3rd Welbeck 130 pts. 4th Durham 166 pts. 5th Denstone 190 pts. 7th Ampleforth 2nds 218 pts. 8th Pocklington Individual placings: 2nd P. Burdass; 10th A. Tuck; 12th P. Moayyedi; 17th G. Lomas; 20th J. Wright; 32nd N. England. Wednesday, 12th March. St. Peter's v. Woodhouse Grove and Nunthorpe G.S. (at home). 33 pts. 1st St. Peter's Seniors: 49 pts. 2nd Nunthorpe G.S. 3rd Woodhouse Grove 105 pts. Individual placings: 2nd J. Drinkwater; 3rd G. Lomas; 4th P. Moayyedi; 6th A. Tuck; 8th J. Wright; 10th D. Williamson. 35 pts. 1st St. Peter's Juniors (U.15): 54 pts. 2nd Nunthorpe G.S. 97 pt3. 3rd Woodhouse Grove Individual placings: 1st J. Abbey; 2nd N. England; 3rd C. Wombell; 7th F. Newitt; 9th G. Groom; 11th R. Ellerker.

INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY The Spring term weather turned out at its best for the two age-group runs, the dry course managing to help Peter Burdass to a new school record in the Senior event. 95

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SENIOR RESULTS P. Burdass (Rise)* New School Record - 22 minutes 30.0 seconds. A. Tuck (Temple) P. Moayyedi (School) 1. Queen's 79 pts. J. Drinkwater (Rise) 2. Rise 81 pts. G. Lomas (Manor) 3. School 102 pts. J. Wright (Grove) 4. Manor 135 pts. K. Clarkson (Queen's) 5. Temple 154 pts. T. Hills (Rise) 6. Grove 178 pts. I. Saville (Queen's) 7. Dronfield 258 pts. D. Williamson (Queen's)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

JUNIOR RESULTS J. Abbey (Temple). 17 minutes 54.0 seconds. N. England (Queen's) G. Groom (Queen's) S. Gorman (Rise) C. Wombell (Temple) G. Sanders (Queen's) N. Newitt (Queen's) R. Kettlewell (Rise) J. Procter (Grove) R. Crawshaw (Queen's)

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

Queen's Temple Manor Rise School Grove Dronfield

222 pts. 385 pts. 387 pts. 500 pts. 645 pts. 681 pts. 957 pts.

J.W.R.H.

SWIMMING The term started off well, at home, with a victory at U.14, U.I6 and Senior age groups over Bolton and Bootham, but narrowly losing to Barnard Castle - the result being decided only by the very last relay. Next came the John Parry Relays where the Seniors just missed the finals, but the Colts team of Kevin Rollo, David Bough, Mark Burdon, Steve Cotton and Chris Johnson, reaching the final of the Medley Relay and coming fourth and winning the Freestyle final. With this victory a combination of Colts and Seniors went down to the National Public Schools Relay finals in London where some 6o schools from Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales compete in Open Age Group Medley and Freestyle Relays. The Medley team just missed the final to come tenth overall and yet the Freestyle team of Charles Walker, Kevin Clarkson, Kevin Rollo and Ian Hindhaugh made the final and came fourth overall in the country. In the following school match we travelled to Ampleforth to take on the home side and Bootham at Senior and U.I5 levels. As the Colts team was able to nearly double the oppositions' scores we were assured of overall victory. The very next day another away trip took us to swim against Ashville College and Leeds Grammar at Senior, U.16 and U.14 age groups. This match was secured for us this time by the U.14 groups as the other levels were very close. After half term we took on Worksop College at home and even with a weakened side managed to score maximum points in all but three events. Almost the same occurred the next week at Pocklington with the U.I6 age group scoring near maximum points this time. Our last match against Durham finished the season off badly for us at we lost overall with a depleted group due to other commitments. During the season four of the eight school relay records and sixteen of the twenty-nine individual records have been rewritten. Ten of these individual records have fallen to Kevin Rollo of Temple. The success of the Club lies in the depth of good swimmers who may share the winning of individual events to allow new records to be created by the very best swimmers and the relay teams without over-swimming the latter to ensure victory in the matches. The whole Club is to be congratulated on an excellent season. The following boys represented the School swimming club :C. Walker, I. Hindhaugh, B. Jones, C. Hopkinson, N. Harness, R. Hall, A. Fawthrop, K. Clarkson, A. Copley, A. Brown, M. Heywood, N. Midgley, 96

M. Reed, G. Lomas, C. Johnson, D. Bough, M. Burdon, S. Cotton, N. Rivis, K. Rollo, N. Hopton, M. Chamieh, J. Frank, J. Knapton, S. Turl, S. Spence, J. Abbey, A. Leadley and D. Carr. The following officiated at the home galas : C. Hill, T. Stephenson, I. Cramb and R. Bell. INTER-HOUSE GALA RESULTS Individual Medley 50 yds. Freestyle 50 yds. Breast Stroke 50 yds. Butterfly 50 yds. Back Stroke Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

Under Fourteen Group K. Rollo (Temple)* T. Nichols (Manor) T. Nichols (Manor) K. Rollo (Temple)* K. Rollo (Temple) Temple Temple

64.5 secs 29.5 37.0 28.6 29.6 62.7 53.6

Individual Medley 50 yds. Freestyle 50 yds. Breast Stroke 50 yds. Butterfly 50 yds. Back Stroke Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

Under Fifteen Group C. Johnson (Temple) S. Cotton (School) D. Bough (Temple) D. Thomas (Rise) C. Johnson (Temple) Temple* Temple*

71.4 26.7 36.4 33.7 33.1 57.5 49.5

Individual Medley 50 yds. Freestyle 50 yds. Breast Stroke 50 yds. Butterfly 50 yds. Back Stroke Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

Under Sixteen Group K. Clarkson (Queen's)* G. Lomas (Manor) K. Clarkson (Queen's)* K. Clarkson (Queen's) M. Heywood (Manor) Manor • Queen's *

63.8 secs. 28.0 33.0 28.2 31.7 57.4 49.0

Senior Group C. Walker (Dronfleld) I. Hindhaugh (School) C. Walker (Dronfleld) A. Precious (Dronfleld) N. Harness (Rise) C. Walker (Dronfleld)* I. Hindhaugh (School) I. Hindhaugh (School) Dronfield School

63.6 secs. 23.7 56.0 33.9 78.5 27.1 31.0 67.5 54.7 48.0

Individual Medley 50 yds. Freestyle 100 yds. Freestyle 50 yds. Breast Stroke 100 yds. Breast Stroke 50 yds. Butterfly 50 yds. Back Stroke 100 yds. Back Stroke Medley Relay Freestyle Relay • New School record. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Manor Temple School Queen's

FINAL SCORES 5. Rise 88 pts. 6. Dronfield 83 pts. 7. Grove 78 pts. 72 pts.

49 pts. 43 pts. 16 pts.

INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING STANDARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Temple Rise School Manor Grove Queen's Dronfleld

Totals and Results Average of 7.716 per stroke 42 boys Average of 7.672 per stroke 25 boys Average of 7.125 per stroke 27 boys Average of 6.452 per stroke 34 boys Average of 6.209 per stroke 33 boys Average of 6.128 per stroke 35 boys Average of 6.067 per stroke 28 boys

Those boys who achieved an average of 11 or more out of a possible points over each stroke were as follows: N. Midgley (Rise) M. Chamieh (Manor) S. Collingwood (Dronfleld) S. Spence (School)

R. Gardner (Queen's) J. Frank (Manor) K. Rollo (Temple)

11 pts. 11 pts. 11 pts. 11.5 pts.

11.7 pts. 11.7 pts. 12 pts.

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RUGBY FIRST XV After an extremely successful season in 1978, it is obviously very disappointing to record only two wins in twelve matches last season. With seven colours returning one hoped for a reasonably successful year without it being outstanding. What went wrong ? Firstly, most of the returning colours did not make the expected improvement and impact another year's maturity should have given. Unfortunately Kevin Clarkson, the fastest threequarter suffered continually from torn hamstrings as a result of Autumn term athletics. (Must we handicap ourselves every year by having such a farcial attempt to do athletics in the Autumn and at the same time attempt to play rugby at a high level ? Both suffer, one should logically go.) Cliff Irwin suffered from migraine and was only selected for five matches, the rest of the time he acted as replacement, whilst Paul Johnson doggedly continued to play with a nagging ankle injury that troubled him for a substantial part of the season. In addition to injuries to old colours, several other players who had established themselves as prominent 1st XV players, in particular Nigel Chapman, Jonathan Brierley and James Gair, all received injuries serious enough to miss a substantial part of the season. Altogether 28 players represented the 1st XV compared with 19 the previous season. Another major factor contributing to such a poor season was the diabolical tackling of a minority of the team, but the majority of the backs by which 235 points were conceded in 12 games. Tackling is 25% technique and the rest determination and courage. Some players fell short on both. Looking closer at the units, whilst the backs' defence was always suspect, the attacking flair of the backs was only realised in two games. When Nigel Chapman was injured, the back line never functioned effectively in attack for the remainder of the season. The forwards had strengths but also too many weaknesses to be able to dominate and dictate games when it was necessary to change the style of play. The front row of Paul Johnson, Simon Webb and Simon Longthorp, all from the Lower Sixth were a very efficient unit and very effective in the loose. They would have been a formidable trio the following season if they had completed two years in the Sixth. What a tragedy that not one stayed on. Rod Craig at lock was supported by Alistair Carder-Geddes. The former's strength was in the line-outs, and this was augmented by Guy Nettleton, at Number 8 who whilst more at home in the second row, took over the Number 8 position and performed extremely creditably in defence although his handling and ball distribution was found wanting at times. Unfortunately, the other two first choice Hankers, James Gair and Jonathan Brierley rarely played together because of injury and their replacements were unable to cope with the demands of 1st XV rugby. The first match against the Retiring Captain's XV in which all of the previous season's 1st XV except John Healey played saw the School get off to a good start being only 6-7 pts. down at half-time. In the second half the School lost both props and the stronger opposition's forwards with considerably more possession ran strongly to expose the weak defence of the backs. Against Silcoates, the visitors scored twelve points in the first ten minutes whilst the School were still trying to put their game together. Thereafter the game was more even although the opposition's pack always had the edge in both set pieces and open play. What ball the School got was often squandered by poor decision making. A penalty goal by Chapman made the final score 3-12 pts. An improved performance at Woodhouse Grove resulted in a 16-9 pts. victory. The pack with Simon Webb hooking produced more ball for a back 98

line which gradually gained in confidence as the match progressed. Nigel Chapman had a fine second half producing several breaks one of which resulted in a fine solo try. His increased confidence was demonstrated in the following match against Barnard Castle when he scored a further three tries and the School, after a shaky start, ran out comfortable winners by 3o-15 pts. At this point of the season the backs were playing as one had expected. Whilst their defence was suspect they had the potential to score more points than they gave away. Unfortunately the forwards had not provided the cover to give an extra line of defence, the back row in particular being a problem area. Against Ashville, the first major blow to the season was struck. The pack played badly and Ashville dominated the game from the start. Nigel Chapman broke his arm and was out for virtually the rest of the season. The attacking potential of the backs was considerably diminished whilst their defensive weakness was still very apparent. In the following match at Denstone, the School got off to a good start, the pack dominating the set pieces with Rod Craig and Guy Nettleton providing a plentiful supply of well controlled line-out ball, but the backs being unable to penetrate the superb cover defence of Denstone. The general improvement in the performance of the pack's open play was largely due to the inclusion of James Gair at flanker who put the opposing half backs under a lot of pressure. In the second half, Denstone obtained more possession and from one of their threequarter moves they outstripped the School's cover to score in the corner. It was ironic that for the first time this season the pack looked an efficient unit in all aspects of play but the backs were unable to penetrate without the incisive running of Nigel Chapman. This good performance by the pack still left one reasonably optimistic about matches to come. After half term, a further blow was struck. James Gair, who had added so much mobility to a previously ineffective back row, broke an arm against King's Pontefract. Despite this, the School should have had the game sewn up before half-time with all the possession they gained from both first and second phase, but the backs were ineffective and showed inexperience in vital positions, unlike the opposition whose backs fed off the School's mistakes to score twice to draw the game at 10 points each. The School were well beaten by Ampleforth, o - 4o pts. The opposition were highly organised as usual with outstanding skill at half-back. Whilst the School's forwards played well both in loose and set play, Ampleforth's backs with strong running, good support and superb handling were able to use their possession more effectively. Unfortunately, the School's recent injuries had not allowed the back division to gain sufficient understanding so that mistakes in attack often resulted in opposition tries by their quick counter attacking. Only one of Ampleforth's six tries came from first phase with three of their tries coming from breakdowns in the School's attacks. The School were unlucky not to score, Ian Hindhaugh being stopped short on at least two occasions. Chris Stubbs playing his first game at fly-half had a sound game, much mobility to a previously ineffective back row, broke an arm against whilst Alistair Carder-Geddes, Simon Webb and Jonathan Brierley covered a lot of ground in a pack that worked hard for the whole of the game. Against Bradford, the School conceded 28 points in the first half. It was as though tackling had gone out of fashion as Bradford appeared to score at will. Fortunately, some pride was salvaged in the second half when only one try was conceded in reply to a converted try by John Cooper and a penalty goal by Ian Hindhaugh. Whilst defeats by Ampleforth and Bradford were not unexpected, 74 points conceded in two games left an awful lot to be desired not only in the 99

FIRST XV match against Giggleswick.

technique of tackling but in the manner in which some players were prepared `to throw in the towel'. Against Durham, a difficult side to beat on their own ground at the best of times, the School wasted early scoring chances with poor forward support whilst conceding i6 points in the first half of the game. The School's only reply was a penalty goal by Mike Johnston. After the resumption a further three points were given away before the School rallied to close the gap with two tries by Julian Guy one of which was converted. On the day, Durham were worthy winners, but the School played very badly. At this stage of the season, with most of the traditionally hardest fixtures over, more frequent success stories should have unfolded, but confidence was low, the injury toll high and lucky breaks needed so desperately nowhere to be seen. Worksop was lost 14 - i8 pts. when the School, after starting so well and leading by i t - 4 pts. at half-time, let the game slip from their grasp by a further repetition of poor defensive play. The following match at Pocklington produced another heavy defeat against a side with powerful fowards and strong running backs. The School's forwards as a unit were completely outplayed in all aspects of the game, but as the opposition ran in seven tries at regular intervals it was interesting to see how individuals coped with adversity, as the School's pack was reduced to six fit men. The front row of Paul Johnson, Simon Webb and Simon Longthorp worked like Trojans. They attempted to hold their ground with little push from behind with Simon Webb hooking several balls against the head going back. They covered like Hankers and showed tremendous determination. The match will be remembered though by the way Rod Craig, not usually noted for his aggressive play, took on the mantle of captain and pack leader when the acting captain Guy Nettleton left the field and played possibly his best ever game for the st XV. With only one effective line-out jumper, he virtually controlled the lines-out himself. The final match at Giggleswick typified a lot of the problems of the season. The School, seven points down through a try and a penalty, the latter being for an extremely strange decision in front of our own posts, pulled back six but were unable to penetrate a sound defence. Colours were awarded to : M. W. Johnston* (Capt.), I. D. Hindhaugh*, K. P. Clarkson, R. K. Knocker, J. Guy, P. E. Johnson, C. E. Irwin, S. P. Longthorp, R. M. Craig, W. G. Nettleton, S. W. C. Webb, C. J. Stubbs, R. H. Iveson, J. N. D. Brierley, J. D. Gair, T. S. Kettlewell, A. D. G. Carder-Geddes. J.W.R.H. * Caps were awarded.

MORRIS-McGRATH TROPHY The trophy was awarded to Guy Nettleton. In the Lower Sixth he was a regular member of the 2nd XV but this season he was one of the hardest working and one of the most consistent players in the 1st XV. His endeavour was rewarded with a Yorkshire trial during the Christmas vacation. J.W.R.H.

SECOND XV The second XV scored fifty one tries and conceded ten, building up over 250 points and conceding only 75 in the eleven school matches in which they won 8, drew t and lost only 2. The success lay partly in the age and ability of the forwards with the competent exciting play of the backs. The season started off well with successes all the way to half term with the true colours of the team being nailed to the mast against Ashville when against what was a bigger and very able group of players the School managed with only 14 men for all but two minutes of the match to harass and upset the opposition into 101

making more mistakes which we were able to convert into points on the board. In mid-November came the "old enemy" Ampleforth who well beat us in the second half but were made to work all through the first half and only overcame our stretched defences in the last quarter of the game. We then went on to draw with Bradford in a game that we should have won, and did well against Durham in very cold conditions to produce some of the best tries of the season. After a keen contest against Worksop we lowered our previously high standards of play and were beaten by a very good Pocklington side despite scoring two tries to their one. We finished off the season with a resounding victory over Giggleswick with a batch of eight well-engineered tries. To pick out any individuals from the group would be difficult as all contributed so much towards each others game to produce committed 15 man winning rugby. J. McGrath, R. Barron (Capt.), N. Chapman, I. Wilson, C. Bean, M. Gee, T. Coleman, T. Stephenson, C. Butterworth, D. Kaner, D. Fallow, D. Gardner, D. Hinchliffe, D. Noyes, R. Lister, J. Cooper, A. Kershaw, P. Burdass. The whole team was awarded their Second XV colours. J.A.O-B.

THIRD XV The Third XV have again proved to be what it has always been: a group of people playing rugby because they thoroughly enjoy it. The team contained those who wished to play purely for pleasure, and those who also were on their way to senior teams. The large number of people who represented the XV are indicative of the general enthusiasm and talent of the Club. It was a pleasure to be associated with them. Third XV team selected from : Webster R.H., Dixon A. J., Howie J. H., Hobson C. T., Taylor A. R., (Captain), Lee G. F., Taylor J. P. M., Wright E. F. J., McDonald L. R. P., Thornberry G., Liddle R. D., Bulmer J. M. G., Kaner D. R., Booth A. D., Reeve I. J., Dee S. N., Pell A. J., Butterworth C. N. E., Hitchenor A. R.H.H.

SENIOR COLTS The Senior Colts again had a very successful season, winning all their matches until the final fixture against a strong Pocklington XV, which was lost by 7 points to 3. John Pulleyn led a well balanced side which was particularly strong in defence; conceding only two tries in the whole term. The second match was a try-scoring spree against a weak Ashville side and was followed by two handsome victories against Nunthorpe and Hymers College. The Ampleforth fixture again proved to be a tense struggle which was won with difficulty, to points to 6. Worksop College played well on their home ground and victory was by no means certain until the final whistle, and certainly would not have been gained but for the fine tackling of Andrew Copley. During the term Neil Harnby scored several fine tries and the two wings, Robert Gair and Jonathan Hall, completed many good movements with ten tries between them. In the back row Andrew Gibson was the chief scorer and on two occasions his tries were vital in close matches. No player worked harder than Timothy Hills who tackled tirelessly. Possession was always vital and for much of this, credit must go to Richard Dibb and Russell Broadbent. J. I. P. Pulleyn (Capt.), J. D. Atkinson, C. R. W. Bell, R. F. Broadbent, A. P. Copley, R. F. Dibb, J. R. Farrow, R. J. Gair, A. C. Gibson, N. F. Harnby, T. M. Hills, J. C. Lawrence, A. P. McGrath, M. I. Sellers and R. H. Smith. B.A. 102

UNDER 15 'A' XV The season started optimistically enough, despite the loss of last year's stand-off who had left the School. Convincing wins in the first two fixtures made up for the defeat and draw which were last year's results. However, by then, both centres had broken collar bones and it was clear that the loss of three first choice backs was inevitably going to cause problems. Thomas took over at stand-off, his skilful touches going some way to make up for his lack of speed and mobility. Stubbs played at inside centre and quickly matured to become a useful player with much promise for the future. Bond, and later Linton, played at outside centre. The very strong pack went a long way to make up for the difficulties the backs were having. There were few occasions throughout the season when the pack failed to gain superiority over their opponents. The matches when they were "on song", notably against Ampleforth and King's Pontefract, saw the opposition ripped apart. Gibson and Bough were dominant in the line-out and the scrummaging was usually sound. The rucking and mauling needed attention but gradually improved as the season progressed. It was a pity that the forwards showed a reluctance to set up their own attacks by breaking and rolling off the mauls. Perhaps one of the reasons for this was that they preferred to leave the attacking responsibility to Burdass at scrum-half. He was the outstanding player of the team, showing a maturity of play and a high level of skill. Often he made breaks away from his forwards when a link with them would have been more suitable. He has the potential to be a very fine player indeed, but has much to learn if he is to fulfil this potential. There was some disappointment, particularly in away form. Defeats at Silcoates and Worksop were both due to lethargy at crucial moments and the draw at Durham was below par. The Christmas term finished, however, with a very fine win at Pocklington. The Easter term surprised us all with the fine weather, although after Pocklington's return visit, perhaps we would rather have had snow ! After that the time was used to experiment. Stubbs showed potential at full back, Bond came back into the team a much improved player, Ellis showed himself to be a fine prop forward and Topham demonstrated elusive skill on the wing. With Gorman and Lee back from injury the backs looked far more solid and positive. All in all, there is much potential in this squad of players. If they can learn to play for each other, then the future of senior rugby at St. Peter's in a couple of years time looks bright. Team from: A. G. Smith, A. J. Stubbs, A. M. Burdon, F. J. Topham, A. Hameed, S. R. Gorman, J. A. S. Lee, N. Linton, R. J. Bond, D. W. Thomas, S. P. Burdass, P. J. Atkinson, T. Orange-Bromhead, R. W. Ellis, D. F. Bough, C. J. Gibson, C. Bradley, C. Johnson, R. J. Kettlewell and D. A. Beaumont. D.J.R.

UNDER i5 'B' XV The Under 15 Colts repeated their achievement of the previous year at the Under 14 level and remained undefeated throughout the season. This was not too predictable or evident at the beginning of the season, but once the fixtures started, their enthusiasm and drive, demoralised all opposition. Despite injuries in the 'A' team, which meant losing some of our more able players, the team never lost their sense of purpose or morale. Our attacking play was perhaps the most exciting aspect of our game, and when going forward the pack, in particular, looked formidable. In contrast our defence looked relatively weak and generally the tackling was poor. Throughout the season however, we only conceded four tries, and achieved considerable victories against Ashville and Pocklington. 103

The

FIRST

XV in action against Ampleforth.

The weather was much kinder this year and this provided for continuity, and allowed all the players to develop as a team. The team: N. A. Ramsden, R. W. Ellis, C. J. Ryder, E. R. Chantry, A. Forman, J. Binns, J. L. Barrett, S. A. Cotton, J. N. Linton, M. Adeney, R. J. S. Bond, J. B. DeLittle, B. A. Skrentny, T. C. K. Hyde and A. G. Smith. On one or two occasions the following substitutes played: M. Haslam, A. Pacey and M. Bird. D.G.M.

UNDER x4 COLTS RUGBY Although this year's Under 14 Colts were, compared to most of our opponents, small in stature, there can be no doubt that they made up for their lack of height and weight by courage, dedication and willingness to work for each other, even when the game was well beyond their reach. Kevin Rollo was a captain in the John Ellison mould — from his position of No. 8 he led by example, collecting seven tries in the process. The pack in front of him worked well as a unit. Rarely were we pushed back and the quick striking of David Wombell, excellently supported by Mark Chamieh and Frank Howie meant that we got more than our fair share of scrummage ball. James White and James Frank formed a solid second row with Tom Nichols and Andrew Gray working well in the back row with their captain. Behind the scrum, half backs Andrew Millard and Jeremy Atkinson worked well together but lacked the necessary ideas and speed to dictate a game. The two centres, Paul Chapman and Robert Gardner were up so quickly on their opposite numbers and tackled so ferociously that frequently bigger stronger opponents were smothered before they had had a chance to get moving. Jonathan Abbey was a dangerous left wing and Shaun Turl balanced this with sound defence on the right wing. Maurice Dobie eventually established himself as the regular full back and, like all his colleagues, his determination to work at the basic skills and also the particular skills needed for his position is to his credit. It was this attitude of determination, courage and willingness to learn — both new techniques and from their mistakes — that makes me convinced that this group will form a solid first fifteen who thoroughly enjoy their rugby in year to come. I.J.A.

UNDER x4 COLTS 'B' XV The 'B' XV enjoyed quite a reasonable season, winning five of its eight matches. The fixtures began with impressive wins over Silcoates and Fyling Hall, and success continued to the end of the Christmas term. It was unfortunate that the team selected to play the strong Pocklington side was considerably weakened; this not surprisingly resulted in the only convincing defeat of the season. The performance at Ampleforth and Ashville revealed the spirit of this '13' XV: in both matches the team fought back and prevented the opposition from scoring in the second half. The season ended as it began with a decisive victory. Throughout the season the forwards were strong in scrummage, ruck and maul; their chief weaknesses were in line-out and loose ball situations. It was a pity that the half-back combination had to be changed so often following the injury to R. HUGHES, who showed great potential at scrum-half early in the season. The backs learnt several salutary lessons in alignment and realignment and by the end of the season were showing greater imagination in attack. The team was selected from: R. P. Duffield, S. P. Wood, S. F. Bradbury, S. D. Spence, R. G. Ogden, M. W. J. Cramb, J. R. Farnsworth, G. G. B. 105

Ampleforth in possession.

Robinson, R. W. Hughes, J. I. Pawson, T. A. Abel, J. P. Beaumont, C. J. M. Oldfield, A. M. Kinnear, N. D. Hopton, D. C. M. Sweetman, M. G. Wise, S. P. Bird and N. D. Arrowsmith. Also played: R. J. Ellerker, J. W. Knapton and A. D. Leadley. P.T.

RESULTS 1st XV

Result

A 23 12 9 15 27 6 10 40 34 19 18 38 7

Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Away

Lost Lost Won Won Lost Lost Drew Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost

6 3 16 30 4 0 10 0 9 13 14 0 6

•• •• .. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Home Away Away Away Away Away Home Away Home Home Home

Won Won Won Won Won Lost Drew Won Won Lost Won

22 12 17 58 4 9 22 19 10 36

3 0 3 6 23 9 7 6 19 0

•• .• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Home Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Away

Won Won Won Won Won Lost Lost Lost Lost

23 12 22 22 3 0 3 7

6 3 3 6 66 6 6 20

SENIOR COLTS .. Barnard Castle School .. .• Ashville College •• Nunthorpe G.S. •. Hymers College •• Ampleforth College •• Durham School •• Worksop College •• Pocklington School

Away Home Home Home Home Home Away Home

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost

10 69 25 27 10 20 8 3

0 0 0 3 6 6 3 7

Won Won Won Lost Won Won Drew Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won Won

14 14 20 10

6 6 0 16 0 0 14 8 13 3 36 12 0 6

Wed. Sat. Wed. Wed. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat.

Sept. 19th Sept. 29th 3rd Oct. Oct. 13th 17th Oct. Oct. 20th 3rd Nov. Nov. 10th 14th Nov. Nov. 17th Nov. 28th 1st Dec. 8th Dec.

Retiring Captain's XV .. .. .. Silcoates .. .. Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle .. .. Ashville .. .. Denstone King's Pontefract .. Ampleforth Bradford G.S. .. .. Durham .. Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick

Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat.

Sept. 29th 3rd Oct. Oct. 13th Oct. 17th 3rd Nov. Nov. 10th Nov. 14th Nov. 17th Nov. 28th 1st Dec. 8th Dec.

2nd XV .. Silcoates .. Woodhouse Grove .. Barnard Castle .. .. Ashville .. King's Pontefract .. Ampleforth Bradford G.S. .. .. Durham Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick

Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

Sept. 29th 3rd Oct. Oct. 13th 17th Oct. 7th Nov. Nov. 10th Nov. 24th 1st Dec. 8th Dec.

.. Silcoates .. Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle .. .. Ashville .. .. Fyling Hall Ampleforth Fyling Hall Pocklington Giggleswick

Sat. Wed. Wed. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat.

Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

Wed. Sat. Wed. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed.

Oct. 10th Oct. 13th Oct. 17th Oct. 31st 3rd Nov. Nov. 10th Nov. 17th Nov. 28th 1st Dec. 8th Dec. 19th Jan. 30th Jan. 9th Feb. Feb. 27th

3rd XV

13th 17th 31st 7th 10th 17th 28th 1st

UNDER 15 COLTS 'A' XV Home Woodhouse Grove Home Barnard Castle .. Away .. Ashville .. Away .. Silcoates .. Home King's Pontefract Home .. Ampleforth Away .. Durham Away Worksop Away Pocklington Home Giggleswick Home Pocklington Away Bradford G.S. Home Ashville .. Home Silcoates

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31 14 6 26 17 4 10 26 24

First Boat in action.

UNDER 15 COLTS 'B' XV Ashville .. Silcoates Durham Hymers Pocklington Ampleforth Bradford G.S. Ashville • . Silcoates

Oct. 17th Oct. 31st Nov. 17th Nov. 21st Jan. 19th Jan. 23rd Jan. 30th 9th Feb. Feb. 27th

Wed. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Wed. Sat. Wed.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • •

Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won

30 23 34 38 24 30 18 40 21

0 0 0 0 3 4 4 6 4

Lost Won Won Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Lost

4 22 30 7 16 21 O O 46 3 0 4 8

24 10 16 28 4 8 6 23 0 11 18 8 10

Won Won Won Won Lost Lost Lost Won

50 15 12 8 O O 4 16

4 0 6 4 23 8 10 0

UNDER 14 COLTS XV Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed.

Oct. 10th Oct. 13th Oct. 31st Nov. 3rd Nov. 10th Nov. 17th Nov. 28th 1st Dec. Dec. 8th Jan. 19th Jan. 30th Feb. 9th Feb. 27th

Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle .. Silcoates King's School Pontefract Ampleforth Durham School Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick Pocklington Bradford G.S. Ashville .. Silcoates

Wed. Wed. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat.

Oct. 31st Nov. 7th Nov. 21st Nov. 24th 19th Jan. Jan. 23rd Feb. 9th Feb. 16th

Silcoates Fyling Hall Hymers Fyling Hall Pocklington Ampleforth Ashville .. Fyling Hall

• • Home . • Home • • Away • • Home • • Away • • Home • • Away • • Away • • Home • • Home • . Away • • Away • • Home

UNDER 14 COLTS 'B' XV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

INTER-HOUSE RUGBY Junior Competition 1st Round:

Senior Competition 1st Round:

8 pts. Dronfield 4 pts.; Grove 8 pts. Temple 12 pts.; Manor 0 pts. Queen's School House 48 pts.

8 pts. Rise 4 pts.; Grove 9 pts. Queen's 25 pts.; Manor 0 pts. Temple School House 7 pts.

Semi-Finals:

3 pts. Dronfield 42 pts.; Manor School House 0 pts. 18 pts. Rise

4 pts. Rise 17 pts.; Manor School House 20 pts. 4 pts. Dronfield

Final: Manor 7 pts.

Away Home Away Away Away Away Away Home

Final: Manor 10 pts. Rise 11 pts.

School House 6 pts.

1st XV FIXTURES Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed.

Sept. 17th Sept. 20th Sept. 27th 1st Oct. Oct. 11th Oct. 15th Oct. 17th 1st Nov. Nov. 8th Nov. 15th Nov. 26th Nov. 29th Dec. 6th Dec. 10th

Retiring Captain's XV .. Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts Silcoates Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle .. Ashville .. Denstone King's Pontefract Ampleforth Durham Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick Bradford G.S.

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Home Home Away Home Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Away

BOAT CLUB The boat club entered the Eighties with a spirit of change. The important decision in the long term was the change in emphasis on funding. The school is now committed to replace and maintain all equipment to a high standard, while the supporters will be raising regatta costs. Another innovation has been the introduction of girls rowing, one of those involved takes up the story. 109

IV Year Boat in the York Spring Regatta.

GIRLS' ROWING The Summer term saw the arrival of four girls in the Boat Club. They were welcomed with enthusiasm, and thanks to the able coaching of K.W., D.J.H. and A.G.R. were able to row in Durham Regatta after only six outings ! Unfortunately, the efficient coxing of John Hutchinson could not prevent the girls from colliding with the bank at the start, nevertheless they persevered and managed to finish the race, losing by only three lengths. One week later this ill-fated crew, with the substitution for one of the girls of Mrs. K. Wootton, made their final appearance of the season (much to the relief of other members of the boat club) at York Summer Regatta. Although unsuccessful in winning anything, the girls at least "entertained" other river users.

BOYS' ROWING The major brake on the pace of progress within the club has been the lack of specialised staff. However, we have been fortunate in having the regular help of Dr. Paul Robinson, whose experience in the 1975 Cambridge crew has added a fine technical edge to the J.16 coaching, and of Dr. Ken Shanks (York City R.C.) whose wealth of experience and enthusiasm has greatly encouraged our J.15 crews. We will all miss Alasdair Roberts whose wit and artistry have given a touch of style to junior coaching. Behind his abrasive exterior he hid a deep concern for the boys and the sport. We wish him well and hope to see him on many a river bank. From a somewhat different angle, an important staff recruit has been Mike Dawson whose skill has helped keep our boats above water. We are already seeing great improvements in the way boys look after equipment as they become more aware of the skills needed to maintain it. Support for the Club this year has been magnificent. Parents and friends have attended a successful wine and cheese party and an enjoyable buffet lunch. (Thanks to Diane Wootton, Tony Jackson and his staff for the catering.) Support at regattas has also been encouraging, even through some vile conditions. It is good to say that the supporters have had something exciting to watch. Beginning with very near misses at the Yorkshire Head we have had finalists ate very regatta. Most pleasingly the success has not been at any one level. The First Four have set a fine example by their professional approach and reached finals at Birmingham, Durham, Bradford, Leeds and York Summer Regattas. Like the First Four, most crews had been entered above status and performed well. One hope for the future was the very near miss of a composite 8 formed with York University B.C. for Leeds Regatta, after only two training outings they eventually lost a closely contested final. The most convincing win was the First Four at Bradford where they clearly outclassed all opposition, and the most encouraging were the J.16 4 -I at Durham and the scratch J.15/J.16 4 which romped home in the J.16 event at Bradford Schools Invitation Regatta. Peterite readers who would like to follow the fortunes of the Boat Club more closely should contact Ken Wootton at the School and we will ensure that they are added to our newsletter mailing list. WINNING CREWS 1980 Senior C 4+

Bradford

Junior 18 4+

Durham

Junior B 4+

York Summer

Wallhead, T. R.; Drinkwater, P. J.; Coleman, T. C. J.; Cooper, J. Jewitt, A. M.; Hirst, J. E.; Williams, S. N.; Craig, F. A.

Cox: Holden J. R.

Cox: Paterson, A. James.

Bird, C. J. E.; Howie, J. H.; Kaner, D. R.; Needier, H. M. J. Cox: Warrington, T. C. St. J. Bradford School Invitation J.16 4+ Spence, R. W.; Hardy, R. C.; Kettkwell, R. J.; Lee, J. A. S. Cox: Hutchinson, J. N.

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FIRST XI playing Ashville.

COMMEMORATION ROWING RESULTS Dronfield Senior 4 +: Rise J unior 4+: Wallhead/Cooper Open 2: Senior Sculls: T. A. Wellhead D. T. J. F. Clark J unior Sculls: The School beat the Old Peterites in both 80 and 40 races. BOAT CLUB AWARDS 1980 Holden, J. R. Andrew Sherris Cup for Coxing: Topham, K. D. Most Improved Oarsman Cup: Kettlewell, R. J. and Lee, J. A. S. Wentworth-Ping Oar (Best IVth Form Oarsman) BOAT CLUB OFFICERS, 1981 T. R. Wallhead. Captain: Vice-Captains: A. J. Dixon and A. M. Jewitt. J. R. Farrow. Secretary: S. R. A. Newby. Boatswain:

K.W.

The New Equipment The revolution in new materials has given industry a remarkable new tool in carbon fibre. Its application in "Carbocraft" racing shells, with their distinctive colour schemes and clean, uncluttered lines, has meant lightness and incredible strength. On a recent visit to the Carbocraft works we were most impressed with their skill and knowledge in this relatively new field. The boat is based on a glass-fibre sandwich construction reinforced with finely woven carbon fibres. It is also coxed from the bows with the cox lying down under the canvas, this should improve the stability of the boat and increase its potential speed. To complement the boat we have also six oars made of aluminium tubing with plastic spoons and wooden handles. These are the gift of a most generous parent and will be lighter, stiffer and have a longer life than wooden oars. M.D.

HOCKEY CLUB The season was one of the most enjoyable that I can remember. The spirit which was generated in both first and second elevens led both teams to make the very best of their talents. It meant that all players thought of the help which they could give to each other rather than of their own individual game. The first eleven played consistently well and their results show this. The losses for the main part were due to the greater experience of the opposition rather than the limitations of our own play. The attack was exciting to watch and whenever they got possession there was always the possibility of a goal. The defence in general was firm and inspired that confidence so necessary for a side to succeed. My memory of the season however is of the enjoyment which the players got from their games, and this was reflected in their play. The captain Andrew Precious stamped his authority on the side and led, not only by encouragement, but also by example. I congratulate and thank him for his efforts during the season. The second eleven, under the captaincy of Bob Bowles, was a blend of experience and youth. They had a successful season losing only two of their matches, both to club opposition. I hope that the experience gained by the younger players will stand them in good stead next year. The colts team was chosen from eighteen players and it was pleasing that so many players are of a standard to represent the School. The team had I a mixed season, but learnt the hard way that experience counts for a lot. hope that they will mature as players in the coming years. 113

GIRLS' XI playing Scarborough College.

The girls' eleven played four matches this season and became particularly successful as the season developed. It is especially pleasing to be able to report such enthusiasm from the girls for the game. Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues for their help during the season.

R.H.H. HOCKEY REPORTS 1980 v. Easingwold School. (Won 3-0. Chapman 2, Taylor).

Under difficult conditions the School gained a well deserved vistory. The team contained six new players with Stephen Kettlewell making a confident start in goal. The attack looked particularly sharp with Nigel Chapman opening the season's account. v. Army Apprentices College, Harrogate. (Won 3-1. Chapman 3).

After a shaky start in which the School went a goal down, two goals in quick succession produced a half-time score of 2-1. In an exciting second half the School consolidated on this lead with Nigel Chapman completing a fine hat-trick. v. York H.C. (Won 3-0. Chapman 2, Johnston).

In this additional fixture the School played a York H.C. side notably strengthened by two OldPeterites, Andy Penty and Roger Anderson. Despite this the School prevailed, winning a close game 3-0. v. York University. (Lost 0-3).

Despite losing this game, St. Peter's learnt much from playing a skilled and experienced University side. Occasional lapses in defence were severely punished and towards the end of the game several good scoring opportunities were missed by the attack. v. Bootham. (Won 2-0. Johnston, Chapman).

In a game played under surprisingly good conditions the defence was rarely troubled. Penetrating play down both flanks opened up the Bootham defence, resulting in two well-taken first half goals. v. Ashville. (Lost 1-2. Chapman).

The School made an uncertain start to this game allowing Ashville to take the lead mid-way through the first half from a short corner. Shortly after the restart Ashville scored under similar circumstances. Whilst not playing well a draw would not have been an unfair result for St. Peter's. v. Scarborough College. (Won 7-1. Johnston, Chapman 6).

In a game in which the School never looked like losing, St. Peter's played some good attacking hockey resulting in Chapman scoring an excellent double hat-trick. The mid-field took complete command of the game with both Noyes and R. Lister showing enterprise and imagination. v. Worksop College. (Drew 1-1. Chapman).

For this match John McGrath captained the side in the absence of the injured Andrew Precious. In a skilful and entertaining game with both sides playing open hockey Worksop scored midway first through the first half. However, in the second half St. Peter's stormed back and the late equaliser was no more than they deserved. v. York H.C. (Won 2-0. Chapman, Precious).

In this game the School gained a hard earned second victory of the season against a strong York H.C. side. The School attack exposed some flaws in the York defence with Andrew Taylor being the architect. With a goal in each half by Chapman and Precious, the latter being a well-taken penalty flick resulting from sustained pressure, St. Peter's sealed the match. v. Pandas H.C. (Drew 1-1. Chapman).

On a cold and windy day the match began slowly although there was probably a good reason for this. After a fairly even first half St. Peter's took the lead when Nigel Chapman converted a short corner. With victory in sight Pandas managed to scramble a late equaliser scored by Mike Kerr. v. Styx. (Lost 0—.2).

Against a powerful Styx side containing several county players and one international, St. Peter's did well to prevent a goal spree with Stephen Kettlewell performing outstandingly in goal. Conversely the School were desperately unlucky to see three shots cleared off the line in the dying minutes. v. Leeds G.S. (Won 4-0. Chapman 2, Johnston 2).

In a game of wasted chances, St. Peter's dominance was not reflected in the scoreline. It was not until the second half the industry of the wingers J. Guy and A. Taylor was rewarded with well taken goals by M. Johnston and N. Chapman. v. InvitationXI (Won 6-3. Chapman 2, Precious 2, Johnston, Guy).

The School rounded off a very successful season in fine style against a strong Invitation XI. Although the scoreline suggests an easy win, this was never so. This was a great team effort with Chapman and Precious scoring before half time and then repeating this feat in the second half with the other goals being scored by Johnston and Julian Guy getting a very much deserved first goal for the School. A.M.P. First XI chosen from:—A. Precious (Captain), S. Kettlewell, J. McGrath, J. Gair, J. Yeo, R. Lister, J. Guy, M. Johnston, N. Chapman, D. Noyes, A. Taylor, M. Gee, S. Prest, (I. Reeve), (R. Bowles).

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RESULTS Second XI:

v. Bootham (Away). Won 4-2. v. Pocklington (Home). Drew 2-2. v. University of York (Home). Lost 1-4. v. Scarborough College (Home). Won 9-0. v. Wetton H.C., Under 16s (Home). Won 2-0. v. Worksop College (Away). Drew 1-1. v. Worksop College (Home). Won 1--0. v. York H.C. (Home). Won 1-0. v. Pandas H.C. (Home). Lost 1-4. v. Leeds G.S. (Home). Won 7-0. Team from:—M. Lodge, J. Winchurch, H. Bilton, J. Taylor, R. Bowles, D. Johnson, M. Bunn0;, S. Prest, C. Stubbs, M. Jesper, I. Reeve, R. Chapman and L. McDonald.

Colts Hockey XI Fixtures and Results Colts Hockey XI Fixtures and Results

Bootham School (Away). Lost 1-5. Bootham School (Home). Won 3-0. Scarborough College (Home). Won 2-0. Worksop College (Away). Lost 0-11. Pocklington (Home). Won 10-0. Easingwold (Home). Drew 0-0. (Both fixtures against Welton H.C. were cancelled). Team from:—Goalie — S. J. Neville. Backs — S. J. J. Hall, G. R. M. Bilton, R. J. Gair (Capt.). Halves — R. D. Liddle, I. D. Davie, N. V. Beaumont, A. R. Aagaard, M. D. Sweetman, J. O'Farrell. Forwards — D. A. Nendick, M. L. Chippendale, J. M. P. Jones, M. D. Willink, D. N. C. Pemberton, T. A. Kaner, R. W. Boocock and N. Clayton.

Girls' XI Hockey Although this season there were only a few matches it did not reduce the enthusiastic response from all the girls, some of whom had never played hockey before coming to St. Peter's. A special mention must be made of Claire Lockey and Louise Liddle, who scored the majority of the goals. We would like to thank all the members of staff, who helped umpire and organise matches and John Dodman who bravely acted as a goal keeper for us in some of the matches. K.G.M. Results:

v. York College (Away). Lost 1-2. v. Scarborough College (Home). Won 2-1. v. York College (Home). Drew 1-1. v. Manor School (Home). Won 4-0. Team from:—Helen Batty, Katharine Denison, Louise Liddle, Rachel Smith, Katherine Morcom, Sally Shuttleworth, Miriam Smith, Katharine Stancer, Claire Lockey, Bridget Bulmer, Sarah Neville and Johanna Smith.

CRICKET RETROSPECT As thirteen players with first XI experience were available, there were high hopes for the season, but in many ways these hopes were not fulfilled. In terms of actual results (Played 17, Won 6, Drawn 9, Lost 2) it was quite a good year, but there were few occasions when the team played really well. The batting was particularly disappointing. There was no lack of depth, but only Chris Stubbs and Andrew Precious played consistently well and it is significant that there were only five innings over 5o during the season. Stubbs, having bolstered the middle order for a long time, did a good job when given the opportunity to open. His fine century against the Old Peterites was the first scored by a Peterite at home since Peter Hall's hundred against Sedbergh in 1971. The most reliable batting came from Precious, who always 116

seemed likely to make runs, though perhaps he did not make the big scores of which he was capable. David Noyes had a disappointing year. Apart from a very good innings at Sedbergh, he struggled all the time and had to rely on his immense application to get a reasonable number of runs. The middleorder batsmen, Ian Hindhaugh, Nigel Chapman and Jonathan Simpson, all played useful innings — Chapman's superb 84 not out against Durham being an outstanding exception — but they lacked the concentration to make a lot of runs. Jonathan Wright started and finished the season quite well, but had a very lean spell, which all batsmen meet at some time in their career. John Dodman did a good job in the middle order; perhaps somewhat limited in his stroke-play, he never lacked courage or determination. Patrick Burdass continued to improve, playing a number of promising innings. The bulk of the bowling was done by the opening bowlers and Michael Johnston, the captain. Both Chris Stubbs and Andrew Precious used the new ball effectively, but they rarely bowled well on the same day. It was a just reward that these two invaluable all-rounders were selected for the Yorkshire Schools Under 19 XI. The other seamers, Jonathan Simpson and Ian Hindhaugh, did not bowl a great deal, but Simpson bowled well on occasions, especially against Durham. He should gain more consistency next season, when he gets a lot of bowling. Johnston took 35 wickets, more than anyone else. He bowled aggressively and although he was inconsistent at times, he always seemed likely to take wickets. Like the support seamers, the other spinner, Richard Kirby, suffered from lack of bowling and was unable to get into the rhythm he had in 1979. The fielding was good, at times very good, but the team did have its "off-days". Ian Hindhaugh was again an inspiration and he shared the Fielding Cup with David Noyes, a fine fielder anywhere and particularly good in the "bat-pad" position. A special word of praise for Nigel Chapman, whose wicket-keeping improved considerably. The Single Wicket Competition for the Yeomans Cup was won by Ian Hindhaugh who beat Stuart Prest in the final. As he had beaten Precious and Stubbs to reach the final, this was an excellent performance in a very worthwhile competition. The Senior House competition was won by the "veterans" of Dronfield who comfortably and deservedly defeated the young Grove team. The Junior Cup was retained by the Rise who beat School House in the final. Once again, my thanks to all who have done so much both on and off the field to help the season's cricket. It is easy to overlook the many helpers without whom the cricket would be less enjoyable. D.K. ii st XI t*M. W. Johnston (Capt.), 1978-79-80 t*A. M. Precious, 1978-79-80 t*C. J. Stubbs, 1978-79-80 *N. J. Chapman, 1979-80 *I. D. Hindhaugh, 1978-79-80 *R. J. Kirby, 1979-80 *D. M. Noyes, 1979-80 *E. F. J. Wright, 1979-80 *S. P. Burdass, 1980 *T. R. Dodman, 1980 *A. J. N. Simpson, 1980

znd XI Selected from :— *A. R. Taylor (Capt.) *S. W. Prest (Vice-Captain) *R. F. Dibb *A. C. Gibson *C. T. Hobson *R. W. Lister *M. D. Willink J. D. Atkinson J. N. D. Brierley P. A. Dodman R. J. Gair R. D. Liddle S. J. Woollons *—Colours

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS Ground

Opponents

Date

26th April 3rd May 7th May 14th May 17th May 21st May 28th May 31st May 7th June 14th June 21st June 28th June 5th July 9th July 11th July 12th July 14th July 15th July 16th July 17th July

Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. Bradford G.S. Craven Gentlemen C. .. Worksop College .. York C.C. The Forty Club .. Sedbergh School Giggleswick School Ampleforth College Durham School .. Pocklington School Bootham School .. The Saints C.C. .. Old Peterites Trinity School, Croydon .. William Hulme's G.S. King's School, Rochester .. Sutton Valence School ..

Result

Opponents

School

107 for 4 Won Drawn 194 for 6 dec. 157 for 7 Drawn 128 for 8 Drawn 138 for 6 Drawn 77 for 7 Drawn 103 for 5 Drawn Drawn 134 for 5 dec. 190 for 6 dec. Won Abandoned. 190 Won 70 Lost 48 for 2 Won 111 for 9 Drawn Drawn 153 172 for 7 dec. King's, Rochester Abandoned. 84 for 2 Sutton Valence Won 130 for 6 Won Away Lost 116 Away

Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Home

1st XI AVERAGES Batting No. of Innings Not out 5 .. 14

Runs

106 154 for 9 175 for 3 dec. 178 for 4 dec. 173 for 9 dec. 179 for 2 dec. 152 for 4 dec. 55 for 8 71 90 182 for 5 dec. 47 215 for 4 dec. 133 for 3 dec. 135 for 9 81 129 117 for 9 dec.

Highest Innings

106* 312 C. J. Stubbs 26* 120 7 .. 11 J. R. Dodman 347 51 2 .. 14 A. M. Precious 36* 4 110 .. 10 S. P. Burdass 84* 3 217 .. 15 N. J. Chapman 48 286 .. 18 2 I. D. Hindhaugh 50 3 267 .. 18 D. M. Noyes 48 243 0 .. 16 A. J. N. Simpson 35 1 173 .. 16 F. J. Wright 37 18* 1 7 M. W. Johnston 11 2 11 .. 4 .. .. .. .. R. J. Kirby .. Also batted:—S. G. Gorman, 4, 3; S. W. Prest, 0, 12; A. R. Taylor 10; M. D. Willink, 0, 0. *—Denotes "not out".

A. M. Precious C. J. Stubbs M. W. Johnston A. J. N. Simpson R. J. Kirby .. I. D. Hindhaugh

Bowling Overs • • 199.4

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211 187 78.3 83 27

Maidens

Runs

Wickets

78 58 44 15 20 9

413 527 617 289 289 92

30 33 35 12 11 2

Average

34.66 30.00 28.92 18.33 18.08 17.87 17.80 15.19 11.53 6.17 5.50

Average 13.77 15.96 17.63 24.08 26.27 46.00

ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 26th April. Result: Won by 6 wickets. Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 106 (C. J. Stubbs 3 for 28). St. Peter's 107 for 4 (A. J. N. Simpson 48). ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 3rd May. Result: Drawn. Bradford G.S. 154 fo 9. St. Peter's 194 for 6 dec. Batting first the School made a fairly large total, but it was not until A. Precious (51) batted, that runs came freely. All the other batsmen seemed set for a good score and then got out. Facing a difficult target, Bradford G.S. lost three early wickets, but recovered well through S. Hewitt (56) and G. Fitzpatrick (33). At one point they were getting into a winning position, but when both were dismissed, Bradford ended up saving the game at 154 for 9. For the School, C. J. Stubbs (5 for 41) bowled impressively and received useful support from M. W. Johnston (3 for 49). ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 7th May. Result: Drawn. M.C.C. 175 for 3 dec. (P. Baines 76, A. Moor 54 not out). St. Peter's 157 for 7 (I. Hindhaugh 48, A. Precious 32). ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 14th May. Result: Drawn. Craven Gentlemen C.C. 178 for 4 dec. (P. Fitton 51, R. Schofield 49). St. Peter's 128 for 8.

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ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 17th May. Result: Drawn. St. Peter's 138 for 6. Worksop 173 for 9 dec. Worksop made a very good start through N. Cooke (58) and P. Wheeler (41). On an easy pitch, the later batsmen failed to capitalize on this start and Worksop progressed rather uncertainly to 173 for 9 dec. After the loss of two early wickets, the School became bogged down and got so far behind the run rate that the later batsmen were unable to put things right. I. Hindhaugh and N. Chapman, both 27, were the top scorers, whilst R. Wall (3 for 36) bowled well for Worksop. ST. PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 21st May. Result: Drawn. York C.C. 179 for 2 dec. (D. Prest 66, L. Barker 49 not out). St. Peter's 77 for 7 (F. Mason 4 for 26). ST. PETER'S v. THE FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 28th May. Result: Drawn. The Forty Club 152 for 4 dec. (P. Jackson 70 not out). St. Peter's 103 for 5 (A. J. N. Simpson 44, A. M. Precious 41 not out). ST. PETER'S v. SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 31st May. Result: Drawn. Sedbergh 55 for 8. St. Peter's 134 for 5 dec. In a game affected by rain throughout the day the School did well to recover from 4 for 2 to reach 134 for 5 dec. D. Noyes (50) and A. Precious (44 not out) played fine innings against some hostile fast bowling by N. Meadows (3 for 57). With little time to win the match, Sedbergh lost early wickets in attempting to score quick runs and ended the match hanging on for a draw at 55 for 8. For the School, C. J. Stubbs (5 for 25) bowled very well and the fielding was outstanding. Both teams deserved great credit for playing an interesting match in appalling conditions. ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 7th June. Result: Won by 119 runs. Giggleswick 71. St. Peter's 190 for 6 dec. Batting first, the School lost both openers cheaply, but I. Hindhaugh (40) and J. Wright (20) staged a recovery. A Precious (43) batted excellently, but when he was dismissed, the School was struggling at 138 for 6. A very promising innings by P. Burdass (36 not out) supported by J. Dodman (23 not out) enabled the School to declare at 190 for 6. In reply, Giggleswick lost early wickets to C. Stubbs (5 for 25) and never recovered. The middle order survived for some time, but eventually M. Johnston (5 for 28) broke through and he and Stubbs took the last four wickets for one run. ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 21st June. Result: Won by 100 runs. Durham 90. St. Peter's 190. The School had a convincing 100 runs victory against Durham School, but not without serious problems early in the match. Batting first, the School lost wickets steadily to the seam attack of M. Fletcher (3 for 35) and J. Thompson (3 for 50). Of the early batsmen only C. Stubbs (31) and A. Precious (37) played with confidence. With the score at 75 for 6 Durham were well on top, but they were unable to cope with a superb innings of 84 not out by N. Chapman. The innings included 4 sixes and 9 fours and transformed the game. Durham made a sound start,but once the opening stand was broken, the innings collapsed to the School's pace bowlers, J. Simpson (4 for 15) and C. Stubbs (3 for 31). The School's fielding with I. Hindhaugh brilliant at cover and N. Chapman in good form as wicket-keeper was of a high standard. ST. PETER'S v. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 28th June. Result: Lost by 112 runs. St. Peter's 70. Pocklington 182 for 5 dec. Pocklington recovered well from 31 for 3 to declare at 182 for 5. All the batsmen played aggressively, particularly M. Townend (35), P. East (52 not out) and M. Brown (45 not out). Of the School's bowlers only A. M. Precious (4 for 32) posed serious problems. When the School batted, C. J. Stubbs (22) played well but no-one else played with any conviction. Most were dismissed through bad shots and only one other batsman reached double figures. The total of 70 represented a performance best forgotten. The Pocklington captain, A. Shanks had the outstanding figures of 8 for 29 and was well supported by his fielders. ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 5th July. Result: Won by 8 wickets. St. Peter's 48 for 2. Bootham 47. Bootham School never recovered from a disastrous start of 11 for 4. J. Dowell (17) batted with determination, but no-one else was able to make any impact. For the School, A. Precious (5 for 15) was the main wicket taker. Eventually after 43 overs, Bootham were dismissed for 47. In reply, the School struggled against some promising pace bowling by H. Metcalfe (2 for 13), but lost only two wickets in winning the match.

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ST. PETER'S v. SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 9th July. Result: Drawn. Saints C.C. 215 for 4 dec. (J. Wigley 76, J. Henderson 72). St. Peter's 111 for 9 (D. M. Noyes 37, M. Cooke 4 for 25). ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th July. Result: Drawn. St. Peter's 153 and 172 for 7 dec. Old Peterites 133 for 3 dec. and 135 for 9. The School's first innings of 153 was not impressive, although A. J. N. Simpson (48) played some fine shots. For the Old Peterites, P. Clare (3 for 59) and J. Eatough (3 for 27) were the main wickettakers. The Old Peterites first innings of 133 for 3 dec. was dominated by D. Sim (64) with good support from R. Harding (39 not out) and J. Richardson (24). On the second day, the School was able to declare as 172 for 7, thanks to a splendid undefeated century by C.J. Stubbs (106 not out). J. Eatough (4 for 57) again bowled well. Chasing a formidable total, the Old Peterites started very slowly against steady seam bowling and then lost wickets to the spinners, especially M. W. Johnston (5 for 44). C. W. Burdass (53) hit the ball hard, but no other batsmen was able to build a big innings and the Old Peterites ended up saving the game at 135 for 9. ST. PETER'S v. WILLIAM HULME'S G.S. Played at Sutton Valence on Tuesday, 15th July. Result: Won by 8 wickets. William Hulme's G.S. 81. St. Peter's 84 for 2. After a delayed start, William Hulme's G.S. started quite well with D. Wright scoring 24, but the later batsmen struggled against some fine bowling by A. M. Precious (6 for 31 in 23 ove s), supported by M. W. Johnston (3 for 33) and they were dismissed for 81. The School lost an early wicket, but D. Noyes (25 not out) and J. Dodman (26) took the score — very slowly — to 53. Then I. Hindhaugh (23 not out) hit five boundaries to show that the wicket was not as difficult as it had seemed. ST. PETER'S v. KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER Played at Rochester on Wednesday, 16th July. Result: Won by 4 wickets. King's, Rochester 129. St. Peter's 130 for 6. King's lost an early wicket, but progressed well in the pre-lunch session largely through a fine innings by D. Raye (70). However, when he was out, the innings collapsed quickly to the left-arm spinners, M. W. Johnston (5 for 41) and R. J. Kirby (3 for 25). In fact the last seven wickets fell for only nine runs. The School's innings was held together by E. F. J. Wright (35) against some tight bowling by M. Fairbank (3 for 62) and J. Cornett (2 for 38). A good innings by A. M. Precious (43) took the School to a well earned victory. ST. PETER'S v. SUTTON VALENCE SCHOOL Played at Sutton Valence on Thursday, 17th July. Result: Lost by I run. Sutton Valence 117 for 9 dec. St. Peter's 116. The School finished the season in an unsatisfactory match against Sutton Valence. Batting first, Sutton Valence struggled all the time against C. J. Stubbs (4 for 29 in 20 ovens) and A. M. Precious (2 for 38 in 25 overs). Unfortunately these two bowlers were given little support by the fielders. An opening stand of 52 seemed to have set the School on the way to victory, but the middle order committed batting suicide and only C. J. Stubbs (54) applied himself properly. The least said about the rest of the match the better, the School lost by one run, despite a fine effort by J. R. Dodman.

SECOND XI The team was unbeaten and all credit to them for that, especially at Bradford and Pocklington, where they kept their nerve and denied the opposition success, at Bradford by tight bowling and excellent fielding, at Pocklington by cautious batting. Some draws were very much in the team's favour and the fact that the batting was generally stronger than the bowling meant that both Selby and Giggleswick were able to fend off the attack of the bowlers until the wickets were drawn. That said, the bowlers on occasion measured up to their task very well, and Dibb, Prest and Taylor all took four or more wickets in a match. The batting was, when necessary, adequately defensive and equally aggressive at other times, Hobson, Lister, Taylor and Willink all passing their fifty in an innings. The team always set out to win and played some attractive cricket in doing so, both at the wicket and in the field. Morale was high and this was in no small measure due to the captain, Andrew Taylor, who by his example and encouragement gave a fine lead to the team. He was well backed up by the senior members. 120

SUMMARY OF RESULTS Date

3rd May 17th May 21st May 31st May 7th June 14th June 21st June 28th June 5th July

Ground

Opponents

Bradford G.S. Worksop College Selby G.S. 1st XI Pocklington School Giggleswick School Ampleforth College Durham School Pocklington School Bootham School

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Result

School

Opponents

166 for 7 Drawn 168 for 6 dec. 95 212 for 5 dec. Won 87 for 8 Drawn 156 for 9 dec. Match cancelled due to rain. 48 for 7 Drawn 152 for 6 dec. Match cancelled due to rain. 134 for 9 148 Drawn 137 for 6 dec. 106 for 9 Drawn 58 157 for 1 dec. Won

P.G.C.

SENIOR COLTS CRICKET REVIEW The Senior Colts have had a good season without it being outstanding. Four matches were won, three drawn and two lost. Of the two lost, it was a case of good bowling against low scores due to thoughtless batting. The batting on the whole lacked consistency. Good batsmen were often out to the same shot. They either did not listen or if they did, they did not learn. Those who worked hard at their batting made noticeable progress, none more so than Tony Smith who by the end of the season looked a fine prospect. The bowling was generally accurate after the first match. Peter Atkinson generated a lot of pace and with greater accuracy should do well on Game I. Whilst David Thomas was often the most penetrating of the seam bowlers, Sean Gorman bowled a good line and length with his off spin, whilst Andrew Stubbs the captain, although being able to spin the ball prodigiously at times needs to work on a more rhythmic run-up and delivery if his full potential is to be achieved. The poorest aspect of play was often the fielding With the exception of Tony Smith, Sean Gorman and Andrew Stubbs, the ground fielding lacked sharpness with the opposition rarely being preoccupied about the fear of being run-out in taking a quick single. Too many players also dropped relatively easy catches at crucial times. It was unfortunate that we had such a wet second half of the school term. Virtually the whole of June and early July was played on rain affected wickets. Two matches were cancelled, one against Ampleforth when the pitch was unplayable on the morning of the match, the other against Oakwood who decided not to travel because it was raining in Rotherham and the weather forecast was not promising for York! If all our decisions to play were based on weather forecasts would we ever get started ? The first match of the season saw the School dismissed for 59 runs on a pitch more suited to rugby than cricket. Only Peter Atkinson and Andrew Forman reached double figures. In reply Bradford lost six wickets in overhauling St. Peter's total, but with more accurate bowling the match would have been a closer affair. A much improved bowling display in the next match against Worksop by David Thomas and Fraser Topham allowed the School to coast home by nine wickets, with the former accompanied by Sean Gorman putting on sixty runs for an unbeaten second wicket partnership. After half term the School entertained Manchester Schools and after a superb innings of 79 by Patrick Burdass, the opposition were set 161 runs to win in two hours. Loose bowling and sloppy fielding allowed Manchester to keep up with the clock until the last few overs when suicidal running between the wickets forced them eventually to play out a draw. The match against Sedbergh was played in persistent rain throughout but the opposition showed remarkable accuracy in bowling out the School for 52 runs with a very soggy ball. The School responded with similar accuracy and not until the final over was their total passed with Sedbergh's last pair at the wicket. 121

The following week at Giggleswick produced another exciting finishs With thunderstorms enveloping the ground Mark Adeney and Andrew Stubbs produced an enterprising fifth wicket partnership to surpass Giggleswick'. declaration with only a few balls remaining. Some fine batting by the first three Hymers' batsmen allowed them to eventually declare at 162 for 5. In reply, the School got off to a slow start and a draw was always the probable result despite an aggressive unbeaten 41 runs by Peter Atkinson hit in only 23 minutes. A comfortable victory against Bootham in which Jeremy Barrett hit an unbeaten 4o runs, was followed by a draw at home against Durham in an undistinguished game in which both batting and bowling were below par. The match against Pocklington was expected to be a close game. The School made a sound start on a slow, difficult wicket with Tony Smith producing his best innings of the season. The middle order batsmen were soon out attempting to accelerate the scoring and it was up to the later batsmen to glean runs where they could against some very accurate bowling. In reply, Pocklington to their credit went for a win until almost the end, but a superb delivery by David Thomas won the match with the first ball of the final over. My thanks are due to Andrew Stubbs on the efficient and cheerful way he led the side, to William Ledger for scoring and to the support of many parents both at home and away, it was much appreciated. The team was selected from: A. Stubbs (capt.), S. Gorman*, D. Thomas*, M. Adeney, P. Atkinson, A. Smith, J. Barrett, A. Forman, C. James, F. Topham, C. Bradley, N. Linton and J. Muirhead. * Awarded colours. SENIOR COLTS RESULTS Saturday, 3rd May St. Peter's 59 (P. J. Atkinson 24). Bradford G.S. 61 for 6 (P. J. Atkinson 3 for 11). Saturday, 17th May Worksop 74 (D. W. Thomas 3 for 18; F. J. Topham 4 for 18). St. Peter's 78 for 1 (D. W. Thomas 25 not out; S. R. Gorman 41 not out). Wednesday, 28th May St. Peter's 160 for 9 dec. (S. P. Burdass 79). Manchester Schools' C.A. 151 for 8 (P. J. Atkinson 3 for 41). Saturday, 31st May St. Peter's 52. Sedbergh 53 for 9 (P. J. Atkinson 4 for 24; D. W. Thomas 5 for 25). Saturday, 7th June Giggleswick 129 for 9 dec. (D. W. Thomas 4 for 25; S. R. Gorman 3 for 24). St. Peter's 130 for 4 (D. W. Thomas 30; S. R. Gorman 26; M. H. Adeney 26 not out, A. J. Stubbs 34 not out). Wednesday, 11th June Hymers 162 for 5 dec. (A. J. Stubbs 3 for 44). St. Peter's 114 for 4 (D. W. Thomas 22; S. R. Gorman 38; P. J. Atkinson 41 not out). Saturday, 14th June St. Peter's v. Ampleforth — match cancelled on account of the weather. Wednesday, 18th June St. Peter's 157 for 5 (P. J. Atkinson 24; M. H. Adeney 26; J. L. Barrett 40 not out). Bootham 55 (P. J. Atkinson 3 for 10; D. W. Thomas 3 for 23; A. J. Stubbs 3 for 18). Saturday, 21st June Durham 134 (P. J. Atkinson 4 for 69; D. W. Thomas 3 for 25). St. Peter's 88 for 6 (S. R. Gorman 29). Saturday, 28th June St. Peter's 102 for 9 dec. (D. W. Thomas 24; A. G. Smith 37). Pocklington 83 (D. W. Thomas 5 for 33, A. J. Stubbs 3 for 36). Wednesday, 9th July St. Peter's v. Oakwood — match cancelled on account of the opposition!

J.W.R.H.

JUNIOR COLTS XI The Junior Colts enjoyed a most successful season, winning five of their eight matches and losing only to Bradford G.S. in the first match of the season. The most noticeable characteristic of the team was their willingness to learn from their mistakes. The elementary lessons of avoiding bowling short on a slow wicket and putting the team's survival above personal ambition were learned against Bradford and the latter lesson was greatly valued in a dis122

appointing match against Pocklington when we sorely missed the bowling and batting of the injured skipper, Billy Hughes. The bowling was varied, with the hostile Jeremy Atkinson and the offcutters of Billy Hughes being particularly penetrating. James White and Peter Jacques bowled steadily and both are learning the need to bowl accurately, especially when the opposition are batting well. Giles Robinson and Robert Gardner, the two off-spinners did not bowl as much as I would have liked. Robert especially turns the ball considerably and both are learning how fatal it is to bowl a bad ball, and the art of varying flight, line and speed. It was a permanent source of difficulty getting the correct batting order. Everyone could bat adequately — perhaps the best example is that Paul Chapman was down to go in last at Durham and opened the innings in the next match. Jeremy Atkinson's ability to hit aggressively was always a danger to the opposition — his 6o not out at Durham was hit in 5o minutes and included 4 sixes and 6 fours. This is not to say the batting was totally reliant on him — Richard Duffield, Billy Hughes and Giles Robinson also had scores over 4o with many others hitting useful runs. The fielding improved immensely as the season progressed. Jonathan Pawson developed into a very safe wicket keeper, especially against quicker bowling. The ground fielding and throwing was especially good, with Giles Robinson and James White being outstanding in the covers. We badly missed having a specialist slip fielder, but with this exception most of the catches were held. Overall then, an enjoyable season, with all members of the team contributing to the success and having the satisfaction of seeing their individual performances improve. Finally my thanks to Billy Hughes for being such a reliable captain and to Richard Fawthrop for his scoring. The squad consisted of: Billy Hughes, Jeremy Atkinson, Giles Robinson, Richard Duffield, Peter Jacques, Jonathan Pawson, Andrew Millard, Tom Nichols, James White, Simon Cole, Robert Gardner, Paul Chapman, David Wombell and Matthew Wise. I.J.A.

RESULTS Lost by 56 runs. Bradford G.S. (Home). Bradford 215 for 3 dec. St. Peter's 159 (Duffield 43; Hughes 36; Jacques 26). Nunthorpe G.S. (Away). Won by 9 runs. St. Peter's 101 for 5 (23 overs). (Pawson 33, Millard 23; White 20 not out). Nunthorpe 92 for 4 (23 overt). Worksop College (Home). Won by 57 runs. St. Peter's 123 (Atkinson 50; Hughes 31). Worksop 66 (Hughes 4 for 12; Jacques 3 for 6). Won by 79 runs. Silcoates (Away). St. Peter's 179 for 1 dec. (Hughes 92 not out; Robinson 73 not out). Silcoates 100 (Robinson 4 for 19; Hughes 3 for 20). Match Drawn. Giggleswick (Home). St. Peter's 145 for 8 dec. (Robinson 47 not out). Giggleswick 88 for 8. Won by 5 wickets. Hymers College (Home). Hymers 89 (Atkinson 4 for 33; Hughes 3 for 36). St. Peter's 92 for 5 (Atkinson 27; Duffield 21; Jacques 21 not out). Durham School (Away). Won by 8 wickets. Durham 88 (Hughes 3 for 24; Robinson 3 for 15). St. Peter's 91 for 2 (Atkinson 60 not out; Robinson 26 not out). Pocklington (Away). Match Drawn. Pocklington 159 for 4 dec. (Atkinson 3 for 36). St. Peter's 116 for 9 (Atkinson 24; Pawson 23).

Uz5 'B' XI On the face of it, the statistics (Played 5, Won 4, Lost 1) imply a successful season. The one defeat was, perhaps, the most significant match. Set a very reasonable target by Worksop, the batting collapsed. The team as a whole learnt that even at 'EV level it is important for batsmen to build an innings 123

rather than have a quick swing and be out nearly as quickly. The matches against Silcoates and Hymers showed that this lesson was not only learnt, it was also applied. The Nunthorpe game, a twenty overs affair, was won more by luck than judgement and Pocklington were effectively beaten in the first half hour by a fine stand between Linton and Bradley. The bowling throughout the season was competitive although not always accurate - most teams had a hard time scoring at any reasonable rate. Several players in the side could make a reasonable contribution to cricket in the Senior sides if they are willing to take the game seriously and work at their performance. The team was selected from: R. Bond (capt.), C. Bradley, J. Muirhead, C. Powell, R. Ellis, B. Skrentny, I. Gilliat, C. Shaw, C. Gibson, E. Chantry, T. Hyde, N. Linton, and A. Taylor. Also played: P. Atkinson and F. Topham. D.J.R. SENIOR COLTS "B" XI RESULTS Wednesday, 7th May St. Peter's 74 (C. Powell 22). Nunthorpe G.A. "A" XI 70 (B. Skrentny 5 for 7). Saturday, 17th May Worksop 98 (C. Powell 4 for 7). St. Peter's 85. Wednesday, 21st May Silcoates "A" XI 93 (J. Muirhead 5 for 17). St. Peter's 97 for 5 (J. Muirhead 27). Wednesday, 11th June St. Peter's 142 for 6 dec. (C. Powell 39; T. Hyde 31). Hymens 75 (C. Bradley 5 for 37). Wednesday, 18th June St. Peter's 111 (N. Linton 27; C. Bradley 25; C. Shaw 20). Pocklington 95 (C. Bradley 4 for 21; C. Powell 3 for 33).

INTER-HOUSE CRICKET SENIOR COMPETITION

1st Round:

Queen's 133 (M. Johnston 74). Temple 116 (J. Dodman 42, J. M. Hall 27. M. Johnston 6 for 55). Manor 14 (A. Stubbs 3 for 5; A. Precious 7 for 6). Dronfield 15 for 0. Grove 248 for 5 (J. Simpson 97; J. Wright 47; R. Liddle 39). Rise 145 for 5 (C. Hobson 24; R. Lister 29; S. Gorman 43 not out).

Semi-Finals:

Queen's 29 (C. Stubbs 6 for 9; A. Precious 4 for 12). Dronfield 34 for 1. School House 101 (I. Hindhaugh 24; R. Dibb 24. R. Kirby 6 for 67). Grove 103 for 4 (J. Wright 46 not out; M. Willink 28).

Final:

Grove 71 for 9 (J. Wright 34; C. Stubbs 3 for 25; A. Precious 5 for 25). Dronfield 73 for 3 (C. Stubbs 46 not out).

JUNIOR COMPETITION 1st Round:

Dronfield 178 for 3 (A. Stubbs 121 not out). Grove 35 (A. Stubbs 4 for 10; P. Jacques 4 for 14). School House 204 for 8 (J. Muirhead 67; M. Adeney 34; C. Shaw 39; A. Forman 39. P. Chapman 5 for 36). Queen's 91 (P. Chapman 25; J. Muirhead 6 for 12, including a hat trick). Rise 165 for 2 (S. Gorman 104). Temple 92 (J. P. Atkinson 63. S. Gorman 7 for 46).

Semi-Finals:

School House 59 (F. Topham 27; P. Jacques 5 for 31). Dronfield 19 (A. Forman 4 for 3; J. Muirhead 4 for 4). Manor 80 (A. Millard 25; D. Thomas 4 for 34; S. Gorman 5 for 38). Rise 81 for 3 (S. Gorman 40).

Final:

School House 61 (R. Linton 35; D. Thomas 5 for 22; S. Gorman 5 for 38). Rise 65 for 4 (A. Smith 33 not out. A. Forman 3 for 23, including a hat trick).

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OXFORD CUP Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Senior Rowing Junior Rowing Athletics Sports Athletics Standards Cross Country Junior Long Run Swimming Sports Swimming Standards Tennis Shooting (Team) Squash Fencing

Points Awarded Dronfield 20 10 20 20 10 20 20 10 15 15 10 10 15 10 15 15 15 15 15 225

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School House Temple

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15 15

SQUASH 1979-80 The season for the 1st V fell into two distinct halves. Before Christmas, although winning five matches against moderate sides, they did not fulfil the promise shown last year. However, after January only one match was lost and that 2-3 with an experimental side containing only two regular players. We stood at the bottom of the York and District League, Division 1, at Christmas and at the end of the season had risen to third place. The best result against another school was our narrow win over Barnard Castle, who were beaten finalists in the Premiere Products National K.O. tournament. All of the team members played their part in the excellent results, and it was pleasing to see them realise their potential. At Colts level, several of the Fourth Form showed that if they are prepared to play as often as they can, and gain from match experience, then they have the ability to develop into very good players. Peter Burdass Captain: A. P. Burdass. Colours: A. P. Burdass, A. B. Tuck, J. R. J. McCarter, M. J. H. Moodie, T. C. Stephenson and R. N. J. Schofield. Lost 12. Won 12. First team results: Drawn I. Lost 9. Won 13. Others: The following also represented the School in three or more matches : • J. Atkinson, J. Barrett, R. Bond, J. Bowden, P. Chapman, A. P. Copley, N. Hopton, J. Muirhead, A. Smith and J. White.

TENNIS Over the last two seasons tennis has really established itself as a major sport in the school's sporting curriculum. There have been more and more people playing tennis as a full-time option and the standards of play are ever improving. This year in particular team selection was difficult with such a broad field of talented players. The season's results are evidence of the high standards achieved. In yet another excellent season the 1st VI won six of their seven matches and lost only one whilst the znd VI were unbeaten in their five fixtures. (Fixtures against Pocklington and Ampleforth had to be cancelled.) Four of the first team members were also members of last year's 1st VI and it is remarkable to note that they have suffered only the one defeat over two seasons. 125

This season opened at Roundhay, Leeds, where both first and second teams scored convincing victories. (8—i and 8+ 1 respectively.) Only a handful of games were lost and this represented a very good start to the season. The only defeat of the season came in the next fixture against Leeds Grammar School (1st VI home, znd VI away). It may have been that the contrast between this and the first match was too great so early in the season, but Leeds were undisputedly the better side on the day and many unforced errors by the 1st VI players threw chances away. Although many sets were fiercely contested (there were five tie-breaks played) the first team lost 61-1. The second team were a little more fortunate gaining a 41-41 draw in a match where six tie-breaks were played, five of which were won. In the triangular match against Barnard Castle and Ashville, four matches were won and two halved to give the school a convincing 2+-i victory over each school. There was some very good steady play in this match in conditions which were far from ideal; Nicholas Adams was brought in to play for the first team and the scratch partnership between Graeme Thornberry and Nicholas Adams worked well. A resounding 7-3 victory was scored by the 1st VI over a good Worksop side in another hard fought match, a victory being won over a strong wind as well as the opponents. The second team had an equally good victory winning 61 points to 2+. In the next match against Bootham it was encouraging to see the introduction of another player, David Kean into the second team. He and Andrew Tuck won all their matches as did Tim Blackburn and Ian Cramb to help the side along to a commendable 8-1 victory. The first team had a narrower 51 31 win, Graeme Thornberry and Graham Cole retrieving a vital 2+ out of 3 points in their games. Against Archbishop Holgate's (home) it was the first pair combination of Howard Bilton and Andrew Kershaw who held the team together, winning 21 of the 6 points gained by the team. Much the same was true of the fixture against Scarborough where the first pair played a vital part in gaining victory; Ian Cramb who was introduced into the first team for this fixture played very well. The increase in the number of girls in the School has been accompanied by a corresponding rise in interest in tennis, and a higher standard of play. This year much of the internal tennis played has been very competitive, and the girls team competed with some success in the York and District Team Tennis League. Those representing the School were : Claire Lockey, Miriam Smith, Sally Shuttleworth, Rachel Smith and Mandy Boorman. In conclusion one can only say "sorry" to the many good players who did not get a chance to play team tennis this year. With five of the 1st VI players members from the MVI, one can, however, expect an array of new faces next season when the chances of success look equally good. Many thanks to Mr. Lee and Mr. Hirst for their organisation of school tennis this term and to Mr. Taylor and Mr. Walls for their valuable help. Regular first and second team players were as follows : 1st VI: Howard Bilton, Andrew Kershaw, Graeme Thornberry, Graham Cole, Peter Burdass and John Ludley. 2nd VI : Nicolas Adams, Andrew Tuck, Ian Cramb, Timothy Blackburn, Ian Wilson and Timothy Kaner. Graham Cole. -

WATER POLO A combination of skill and enthusiasm made possible a successful and enjoyable season. The senior team was fortunate in that it retained the majority of its experienced players from last season. A sound defence consisting of Duncan Fallow, Nick Adams and Cliff Irwin complemented another out126

standing season by Graeme Thornberry in goal. In mid-field the precise ball distribution of Mike Johnston and Ian Hindhaugh made possible prolific goal scoring on many occasions and allowed Andrew Kershaw favourable opportunities to show his potential in attack. The team owes its thanks to Marc Gee, Adam Brown, Kevin Clarkson and Mike Reed for their contributions. Always a problem in the early part of the season, the lack of fitness and match practice made success at the Regional Club Championships at Ampleforth beyond the reach of a spirited performance. The team beat Dewsbury to earn a place in the semi-final against Halifax where it lost by a narrow margin. Later in the term the team was unlucky to hold to a draw by Rishworth, but then showed determination in an overwhelming defeat of Ampleforth. Early in the summer term at the England Schools Regional Water Polo Championships, the team was undefeated but for the third consecutive year were runners-up, this time by goal difference alone. The team drew with Doncaster G.S. and Rishworth but recorded wins over Salendine Nook and Bradford G.S. Some of the players are able to support York Water Polo Club with their Junior fixtures and from this a greater association will hopefully be built. Many thanks finally to the club's vociferous supporters and Mr. John Owen-Barnett for his often unacknowledged and unseen organisation and help. C. Irwin and M. J. Johnston.

FENCING This year the Fencing Club has had mixed fortunes; while our Seniors have achieved an exceptionally good standard in competition, our numbers are still small. However, with fencing now on Tuesdays and Thursdays we hope a return to the "come and have a go" tradition of a few years back will bring more Juniors into the club. The year started quietly, with all club members in various states of training for the new season. At half-term we were sorry to lose our coach, Mr. Norman Millar. In his five terms at the school he has done a lot for fencing, and we wish him well in the future. His departure left us to organize our own training until the Christmas break, but in early November came our first success when Jon Moore, Kit Bird, Steven Giddings and Martin Hall took the first four places in the Yorkshire U.18 Epée, with an Olavite, David Caulderhead, winning the U.i6. At the start of the Easter term we were all delighted to welcome Mr. Anthony Power as school coach, especially those of us who had fenced with his father. An ex-British Foil Champion, Mr. Power stepped in at very short notice, and we are very grateful to him for this. As February came, and the season approached its peak, results went from good to better; Kit Bird and Jon Moore were second and fifth respectively in the Yorkshire Junior Epée, while in the Yorkshire Novice Foil Kit Bird was first with Martin Hall fourth. The club then went on to win the Yorkshire U.18 team Foil and Jon Moore, Kit Bird and Martin Hall all fenced for the York Senior team in several matches. At Easter came the major event of our fencing calendar; the Public Schools Fencing Championships. A good overall performance put St. Peter's eighth out of the 35 schools competing, while on the individual side Martin Hall fenced excellently to come third in the Senior Foil. Chris Drury also did very well, reaching the semi-finals of both the U.16 foil and epee. Both Hall and Drury were subsequently awarded School Colours. In the Summer term, with competitive fencing behind us, we nevertheless managed to keep busy. On the Scanner Appeal day the club challenged members of the public to mini-duals: some Peterites proved to have a natural (and 127

aggressive!) talent. During the last fortnight of term a Junior St. Peter's team beat a team from the Mount School o-6 (despite being outnumbered in supporters). A rather hurried House match was won by Temple, while Chris Drury defeated all four Sixth Formers in a nerve-racking individu al competition. Finally, my best wishes for the future go to all school fencers, especially Martin Hall, who takes over from me as captain. C.J.E.B.

BRISTOL LETTER Mid-Nov. Week, 31st June, 1980. After three years we've eventually produced the long-awaited Bristol letter! No O.P. dinners have been held this year, but we think all are alive and well, except for Dave Young (Grove 71-76) whom no one has ever been too sure about. However, it is rumoured that he has graced the Polytechnic with his presence, and has shone as a co-editor of the Bristol Student newspaper and part-time underground musician. Having just graduated in Human Studies, we eagerly await news of his next move. After extensive Antipodean travels Steven Bruce-Jones (Manor 71-76) has had a ruthlessly efficient three years in which he has presided over the renowned Geographical Society, appeared as a leading light in various operatic productions, and battled arduously on the rugby field for various reputable institutions. He leaves us this year to take up a trainee managerial post with Rio Tinto Zinc, having just survived a year of cohabitation with Graham Nicholson (School 71-76). The latter has captained the University squash team to unparalleled heights, but his talents are to be lost this year when he dons his 'wellies' to become a real-life civil engineer with Redpath Dorman Long Contracting. He parts company with two other regular CAMRA connoisseurs in the squash club, John Lethem (Queen's 73-78), next year's captain and devotee of expensive restaurants, and James Larcombe (School 71-76), both of whom are budding quacks. James Larcombe, in his capacity as treasurer of the club, has unexplainedly managed to finance trips to Switzerland to the Open Squash Championships for certain O.P. members (with a little time off for a spot of skiing, of course!) Having almost caused a local bus strike as Athletic Union Transport Co-ordinator he has now resorted to shooting space invaders in the local hostelry. Paul Atkinson (Temple 71-76), ex-cohabitor of the aforementioned Larcombe, rose to the heights of public life last year as editor of the University's Student Prospectus, but has now retired to the world of academic study from which he regularly emerges in the early hours of the morning. He graduates in English Literature this year and describes his future as "uncertain". His brother, Simon Atkinson (Temple 68-73) adds his own personal touch of maturity to our ranks. A respectable accountant, once a mainstay of the "Cambridge Letter", he is now more accustomed to being seen "after-hours". Brian Kay (Dronfield 71-76) another student of English, part-time philosopher and collector of wayside "objets d'art", leaves us this year for a position with the "Yorkshire Evening Post" as a journalist. Our other final year student is Paddy "Stirling Moss" Smith (Manor 72-77), renowned rally-driver and capable economist, who takes a sojourn in Australia next year. Patrick Crowley (Dronfield 74-79), operatic superstar and political activist has already made his presence felt in his first year. When asked, he denied modelling himself on Gatiss (Trinity College, Cambridge 77-8o). 128

John Aldridge (Queen's 73-78) studies Civil Engineering here, and it has been rumoured that the now infamous Jeremy Storey (School 74-79) also frequents our "Hallowed Halls". As always, we look forward to accepting many more Oxbridge rejects to swell our ranks in the coming year. Perhaps we might even manage an O.P. Dinner. The Bristol Old Peterites.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER May Week, 1980. This year has been marked by rather fewer formal O.P. gatherings than of late : the now traditional Guy Fawkes Meeting was well attended, but two subsequent dinners were more sparsely attended — symptomatic, perhaps, of the inefficiency of the post-Harrison era. Senior O.P. is still Richard Sharpe (Temple, 1967-72), now an M.A. and agony columnist of the popular journal "Eriu". He is secretary of the Trinity Lake Hunt — which, given that it takes place in the Lake District, would hardly seem to tax the brains of one currently preparing the Coles Notes on the palaeographical aspects of the Patrician documents of Armagh. Fellow Ph.D. student Richard Harland (Manor, 1968-73) is also completing his thesis this year, and is being exported to Seattle, USA, to undertake further research. Of third-year men, Chris Hirst (Temple, 5971-6), after vane (sic.) attempts to achieve notoriety in York, has contented himself with carrying off the British Orienteering Championship and a Newnham girl, and is now returning to the army. Chris Harland (Manor, 1971-6) is also a national champion, this time in squash, in which he is captain of the blues team. His attempts to provide the Master of Clare with home-brew through a special tap in the ceiling of the latter's study were not well received, and his First in Part II Medicine was only grudgingly handed over. Julian Turner (Queen's, 1971-6), in keeping with the image described in previous years' letters, has given up beer for cocktails. He finds straw beds more amenable than Magdalene sheets after an evening's entertaining, and amuses his guests by bricking up doors in the middle of the night — an attempt, perhaps, to put his extensive knowledge of engineering into practical effect. This knowledge has clearly not been evident to Tripos examiners, who have conscripted him into the Nines Club. Julian also rows for Magdalene I, and describes their performance as "unlucky". Ahead of Chris Hirst in the race to the altar are Stuart Newstead (Queen's 1971-6) and Alan Heavens (Temple, 1972-7), who will be married this summer (though not to each other). Stuart is leaving behind his football, darts, cricket and hockey to make a quick escape to Yale to count his blessings on a statistics course; Alan, having taken a First in maths., is staying at Churchill to do a Ph.D. The only Peterite in politics is Howard Gatiss (Queen's, 1971-6), who denies taking Trinity College out of NUS simply to write to The Times about it, as part of a publicity stint to gain election to the Cambridge Students' Union as Ayatollan Democratic candidate. Insufficient voters saw the light, however, and Howard is limping back to Apostleship, and hopes to be discovered as the Seventy-ninth Man in years to come. His attempts to spy out the secret life of Graham Pattie (Temple, 1971-6) have been unsuccessful: the latter is either keeping a low profile or is simply underwater. Geoff Brown (Grove, 1972-7) has transferred his emotional life from May Balls to the Arts Theatre Roof Garden — more dare we not say. Duncan Fawthrop (ibid) denies having any romantic attachments and maintains that 129

his frequent visits to Girton are simply to enquire after the welfare of pioneer of Jeremy Markwick-Smith (Grove, 1973-8), who, despite being the Cazenove of Huntingdon Road, cannot find total fulfilment in Girton, and plays hockey for Christ's. Jeremy organised a dinner in the Lent Term, at which Richard Craig (Queen's, 1973-8) became intoxicated on Twix bars, and was introduced to Bin Brook, where he met a watery end. The result of this Girton "happening" was the refusal of the College to hire Jeremy a room for the Regatta Party in the Easter Term, which was eventually hosted by Richard Craig in St. John's. Few Cambridge O.P.s. were present, but those who were discovered new meaning in the word "drinkwater", and we trust that the young gentleman found the way to the boathouse in the end. Maths has not turned out to be the exhilerating subject Richard expected, and in the absence of a Chess Tripos, he is changing to Engineering. John Greaves and Phil Lancaster (both Temple, 1972-7) have taken over the University Christian Union, and maintain that their Saturday evenings run to nothing more scandalous than mass Bible reading. The former's monastic life has led him to a starred 2/ii, and he is known locally as the Archbishop ; the latter was seen deeply involved with an air bed at the now infamous Emma May Ball; he has apparently been blackmailed into sharing his coveted Wilkinson razor blades with John Healey (School House, 1973-8). John is now Captain of Rugger at Christ's, and has ended the year with an oar and an outstanding College bill of several hundred pounds, this despite a reduced buttery account following his desertion of Abbot Ale for milk. Another sportsman is Richard Collingwood-Gittins (Manor, 1973-8), who has crusaded happily towards a IIIrd in Engineering at Magdalene (a la Turner): he almost played in the final of the Cricket Cuppers but managed to get injured just in time. Simon Wetherall (Grove, 1973-8) has been unable to find rooms in College, and commutes from a field outside the city in the Catz Second Boat. With regular visits from his better half, Simon finds little time for medicine, as does Martin Turner (also Grove, 1972-7), whose particular interest is currently fever of the glands. Prasannajit de Silva (Temple, 1973-8) is happy winning Firsts in Maths and representing Trinity in its 'n'th chess team. We have had visits this year from former member of Staff David du Croz, and Andrew George (Temple, 1967-72), both collecting their MAs; of Peter Croft's activities on the night of the Trinity Matriculation Dinner, the less said the better. A. J. Varley, Esq., has continued his pilgrimages to Cambridge: this year saw him following the Clare May Ball, at which he consumed several bottles of champagne, with a good breakfast of canned beer. To our large contingent of leavers, we wish the very best of luck; we look forward to welcoming a new bunch of Freshers this Michaelmas. The Cambridge Old Peterites.

OLD PETERITE NEWS OLD PETERITE CLUB The Old Peterite Club 89th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday, 12th July and there was an attendance of 44 members. The Head Master, D. E. P. Hughes, was welcomed by the President to his first Annual General Meeting. R. F. Harding was elected President of the Club in succession to K. M. Ratcliff. D. Kirby retired as Hon. Secretary and was thanked by the President for the good work he had done for the Club over the past 16 years and a small presentation was made. 130

R. D. Harding was elected as the new Hon. Secretary. The Hon. Treasurer presented the audited accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1979, which showed the accumulated fund for the running expenses of £1,911 and that during the year 66 new members had joined. J. E. Moore was thanked for his continued good work as Hon. Treasurer of the Club. J. A. Denison, G. E. L. Graham, L. C. Le Tocq, E. M. H. Ranson and J. C. Richardson were re-elected to serve on the Committee for a further term of three years and I. U. Warrington together with N. Graham, were elected to fill vacancies thereon for three years and two years respectively. Reports were received from District Hon. Secretaries and all reported successful dinners. However, the informal buffet supper at the Black Swan, though most enjoyable, was poorly attended and it is hoped that the equivalent function on Saturday, 2nd May, 1981, will be better attended. The first mixed O.P. function at the Jasper's Country Club, Wigginton Road, designed to bring younger members together, got off to a good start and will be held again on Friday, 27th March, 1981. Regional Dinners were announced as follows :Thursday, 6th November, 198o at the Stoneleigh Hotel, West Riding: Wakefield. Friday, 7th November, 198o at the Great Western Royal London: Hotel, Paddington. Friday, 29th May, 1981 at the Bell Hotel, Driffield. East Riding • Discussion took place as to future Reunion Days being held at the School and also suitable alternatives to the tie to be worn by the girls, though nothing definite was considered.

TIES O.P. Club ties are available from the Hon. Secretary, R. D. Harding, Alcuin House, 12 The Avenue, Clifton, York. Price: £2.25.

LONDON OLD PETERITE DINNER The London Dinner of the Old Peterite Club was held at the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, London on 2nd November, 1979. Some forty three O.P's. supported the function and this was an increase of eight compared with the previous year. Unfortunately, two O.P's. had to cry off literally at the last minute, which is understandable, but more disturbingly three failed to turn up. Your organiser/organisers work hard to make each Dinner as successful as they can and it is frustrating when invitations are ignored. The object of writing is, firstly, to persuade O.P's. to attend, and secondly, to invoke some sort of response which may kindle the flames for future occasions. Equally, the opportunity can be taken from the reply of updating addresses for the Club's records. Some 310 invitations were sent out, and 43 acceptances were received, 52 declined and about 12 had seemingly departed elsewhere and they were recorded as "gone away", "not known", "whereabouts not revealed" and other remarks which are not suitable for these pages. The result of the exercise indicated that some 66% of London O.P's. did not reply. Hopefully, when next years issue of The Peterite has been circulated a more enthusiastic response will be forthcoming. Your organiser's objective is to increase the number of O.P's. attending and it is not unrealistic to expect at least too. Those who did, appeared to enjoy the occasion, and have undertaken to contact other O.P's. Indeed, if every O.P. at this year's dinner contacted and brought along another O.P., the too mark would soon be achieved. This thought is left with you.

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We were delighted to have David Cummin, the Acting Headmaster, and David Kirby with us for the occasion, from the School. Messrs. Denison, Graham, Hanson and Ranson also managed to arrange some nefarious excuse for either the Thursday prior, or the Saturday after, in order to attend. Their presences as always are most welcome. Your organiser was scolded by Mr. Pick, (who first went to School in 1908) for not realising that to drive from Peterborough to Paddington and return after dinner was an everyday occurrence. At the dinner the President of the O.P. Club proposed the toast to the School, David Cummin replied and from what he said the School is managing to progress along the ancient and well-trodden ways. The whole evening was thoroughly enjoyable and as the age span at school stretched from 1908-1977, everyone seemed to know someone. There was also, what one might say in the engine room, a plethora of middleweights, i.e., 193o-196o, indeed well over half of the attenders came into this category. Next year the dinner will be on 7th November, 1980 at the Great Western Hotel, Paddington, and we shall have a new President and a new Headmaster to welcome and entertain. If you would care to come along but do not receive an invitation, please contact Keith Ratcliff on 04427 - 73123 (Home) or 01-821-2659 (office). Overnight accommodation at reduced rates can be arranged. In conclusion, the Club owes a great debt to Tony Short who, although he couldn't attend this year, was responsible for all the arrangements which were, as usual, first class. The following O.P's. attended:— The President (K. M. Ratcliff) The Acting Headmaster (D. G. Cummin) The Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby) V. M. Black Temple 1936-1942 Nigel Brindley Rise 1970-1975 Alan Brown Rise 1938-1942 David Burton School House 1939-1942 Richard Cawood Manor 1961-1969 Jonathan Clark Dronfield 1971-1975 John Denison Temple 1938-1942 Allan Dodds Master 1950-1964 John Dook Manor 1942-1946 Patrick Dronfield Rise 1953-1959 Hugh Fisher Rise 1975-1977 Timothy French School House 1941-1945 Earlam Graham School House 1932-1937 Nicholas Graham School House 1971-1976 James Hanson School House 1918-1922 J. M. Holt School House 1948-1953 Clive Lewis Rise 1949-1955

David Phillips T. S. Pick David Proctor Colin Quickfall Robert Raley Michael Ranson Keith Ratcliff Andrew Robson Jonathan Rounthwaite E. C. Sedman Eric Simpson Jon Stone Robert Stratton David Tate J. D. Taylor-Thompson R. S. F. Webber Frank Wiseman Timothy Young Robin Field

Rise Day Boys Manor Grove Rise Rise Manor Temple Temple Temple Temple Dronfield Manor Rise Temple School House Master Temple Grove

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THE OLD PETERITE WEST RIDING DINNER The West Riding Old Peterite Dinner was held at the Stoneleigh Hotel on 8th November, 1979. The following members and guests attended: Mr. & Mrs. G. D. Parkin Mr. & Mrs. F. N. Parkin Mr. & Mrs. I. T. Parkin Mr. P. D. Woodcock Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Barrett Mr. C. W. Thompson & Guest Mr. D. G. Cummin Mr. & Mrs. S. Wroe Mr. R. Harding Mr. R. D. Harding Mr. & Mrs. H. Gration Mr. & Mrs. M. Kent

Dr. and Mrs. G. F. B. Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Moss Mr. & Mrs. J. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Smith Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Poynor Mr. C. J. Watson & Guest Mr. P. Haigh-Lumby & two Guests. Mr. & Mrs. R. Peacock Mr. & Mrs. D. S. Atkinson Mr. & Mrs. J. Moore Mr. & Mrs. G. Smith

The total number of guests was forty three. A raffle was held in aid of the Development Appeal which raised £29.00. The 1980 Old Peterite Dinner will be held at the Stoneleigh Hotel, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, tel. (0924) 61598, on Thursday, 6th November, 1980. Any members wishing to attend should contact me at 69 Westgate End, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, tel. (0924) 60841, or home (0904) 256962. 132

THE OLD PETERITE CLUB EAST RIDING DINNER The East Riding Dinner was held at the Bell Hotel, Driffield on Friday, 3oth May, 1980. The toast of "The School" was proposed by the Chairman, Cohn Frank, and the Head Master responded. A special tribute was paid by the Chairman to the retiring Second Master, David Cummin, who also responded. Those present were:— A. Raylor F. Hardy M. Burdass Chairman J. Routhwaite T. Hudson R. D. Burdass (C. Frank) T. J. T. Schofield M. Jobling K. G. Chilman The Headmaster N. Shepherd R. Jobling C. A. Clegg Past President P. M. Shepherd D. P. Johnston D. Coles (P. S. Atkinson) G. M. Shuttleworth P. Megginson J. Coles Hon. Secretary C. J. Swiers W. Mcllroy D. G. Cummin (D. Kirby) N. E. Tomlinson F. N. Newdick C. C. Dee D. P. Atkinson T. G. Tomlinson D. Ogley P. A. Fenton J. S. Atkinson D. Ward R. Peacock A. C. Fenwick A. G. Black T. Ward R. D. Pexton F. T. Gooder J. C. Brown I. U. Warrington W. L. Powell P. R. Gooder D. Brownie H. Vickers J. C. M. Rayson R. D. Harding R. J. Bulcock R. F. Harding C. W. Burdass With apologies for names omitted, which has occurred when tickets have been bought for friends.

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 12th July, 198o, in the School Dining Hall. The toast of "The School" was proposed by E. G. Thompson and the Head Master responded. The toast of "The Old Peterite Club" was proposed by J. B. Mortimer and the new President, R. F. Harding, responded. D. G. Cummin, the retiring Second Master, was presented with two prints and a cheque from the President in recognition of his thirty-one years' service to the School. Also in fine form he too responded. The Club is indebted to Mr. Jackson and the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided and a really enjoyable evening was spent by 140. Those present were:— Prest, S. Hubbard, R. H. Burn, S. M. The President Prowde, A. M. Hughes, D. J. Carmichael, W. N. (R. F. Harding) Pulleyn, R. F. Humble, J. C. Chilman, K. G. The Headmaster Quirke, D. M. A. Huntly, W. Clark, J. The Hon. Secretary Ranson, E. M. U. Hyde, J. L. Croft, P. G. (R. D. Harding) Rayson, J. C. M. Jesper, D. G. S. Cummin, D. G. The Hon. Treasurer Richardson, J. C. Jesper, N. Dawson, M. (j. E. Moore) Rigby, M. Johnston, D. P. Dele, K. Imm. Past President Roberts, A. Kaner, D. Dench, S. R. (K. M. Ratcliff) Robinson, A. C. Kent, M. J. Denison, J. A. The Bursar Roe, M. Kershaw, A. (Col. J. P. F. Abbott) Denison, J. H. Rounthwaite, J. C. Knowles, G. Denison, K. J. The Head of School Rumfitt, D. T. Le Tocq, L. C. Depledge, R. G. (J. A. McGrath) Ruddock, D. U. D. Lister, D. Garr, J. Abbott, J. Scholefield, J. Lister, D. J. Gargan, M. F. Addinall, R. Shuttleworth, G. M. Lister, S. R. Gibson, C. W. Allen, B. Simpson, A. E. Lockwood, P. A. Gillett, J. Andrew, W. Smith, W. Mackellar, W. G. Golightly, H. A. L. Atkinson, P. S. Stabler, D. Magson, N. J. Gooder, P. R. Barron, D. J. Stansfield, L. A. Marshall, H. C. Goodwin, C. W. Barrow, R. Stringer, H. Miller, T. Goodwin, I. Bainbridge, M. W. Stubbs, C. Mitchell, G. F. B. Guy, J. Barton, N. R. Tong, L. B. Morcom, C. Graham, G. E. L. Bird, C. Thompson, C. W. Morris, A. Graham, N. Bleasdale, L. Thompson, E. G. Mortimer, J. B. Hall, M. S. Brindley, R. A. Turner, J. Mortimer, W. Hamilton, D. Brook, A. Turner, J. N. C. Moss, A. E. Hanson, J. A. Brough, R. G. Varley, A. J. Neal, J. Hornby, F. B. S. Bruce-Jones, S. Ward, C. Newdick, B. M. Harris, P. L. Brown, C. Ward, C. N. Newdick, F. N. Harrison, J. P. U. Brown, E. G. Warrington, I. U. Newdick, P. A. Harrison, R. L. Brown, G. B. White, T. G. Parkin, G. D. Heap, B. R. Brown, J. C. Woolgrove, Penty, A. Hepworth, M. G. B. Brown, R. G. Woolley, C. J. Phillips, D. M. H. Hicks, J. C. Brown, S. A. Wootton, K. Plimmer, J. Hindhaugh, I. D. Burdass, C. Yeo, B. S. Potter, D. N. Hirst, D. K. Burdass, J. V. Precious, A. Holmes D. C. Burn, G. R. Unfortunately two names are not listed as their tickets were booked without the names being given.

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OLD PETERITE CLUB Officers and General Committee 198o/81 President: 1 R. F. Harding, Esq., Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York, YO6 7BN. Past Presidents:

e J. A. Hanson, Esq., "Montclair", i i Newton Drive, Accrington, Lancashire. ■ T. J. Lewis, Esq., O.B.E., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, Nr. Lymington, Hants. ,. F. W. B. Pacey, Esq., O.B.E., "The Cantens", Ruebery Lane, Osmotherley, Northallerton, N. Yorkshire, DL6 3PG. I C. W. Thompson, Esq., 2 Brinkburn Vale Road, Totley, Sheffield. P. S. Atkinson, Esq., "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, North Humberside. F. N. Newdick, Esq., "Talgarth", 134 York Road, Haxby, York. K. M. Ratcliff, Esq., "Dormers", 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamsted, Herts., HP4 3BN.

Vice-Presidents:

The Headmaster, St. Peter's School, York. K. G Chilman, Esq., 71 Meadowfields Drive, Huntington Road, York. ♦ J. Dronfield, Esq., O.B.E., 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, D.D., "White Chimneys", Rookwood Road, West Wittering, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex.

Hon. Secretary: I R. D. Harding, Esq., Alcuin House,

The Avenue, Clifton, York, YO3 6AS.

Hon. Treasurer: I J. E. Moore, Esq., "Mylncroft", i Mylnhurst Road, Sheffield. District Hon. Secretaries: West Riding: G. D. Parkin, Esq., "Woodhayes", 26 Chevet Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

1 North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., "Croft End", 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WNI 2QY.

North East: D. L. Brown, Esq., 4o Carmel Road South, Darlington. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, Esq., "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, North Humberside.

York: R. D. Harding, Esq., Alcuin House,

The Avenue, Clifton, York,

YO3 6AS.

Committee: P. M. Darley, Esq., II The Paddocks, Boroughbridge Road, York, YO2 6AW. J. A. Denison, Esq., Manor Court, Skelton, York. Dr. G. E. L. Graham, "Croft End", 297 Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WNt 2QY. N. R. E. Graham, Esq., "Croft End", 297 Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WNI 2QY. D. W. Grice, Esq., 86 Welham Road, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire. M. G. B. Hepworth, Esq., 3 Hampden Street, Bishophill, York. 134

J. K. Hick, Esq., "Mole End", i Newdale, Usher Park, Haxby, York, YO3 8LN. D. C. Holmes, Esq., 18 The Avenue, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, Cleveland. L. C. Le Tocq, 12 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. D. M. H. Phillips, Esq., Aldersley Farm, Holt, Wrexham, Clwyd, North Wales. /E. M. H. Ranson, Esq., 17 Carleton Avenue, Simonstone, Nr. Burnley, Lancs. /J. C. M. Rayson,Esq., 2 St. Olave's Road, York and St. Olave's School, York, YO3 6AB. /J. C. Richardson, Esq., 33 Berry's Road, Upper Buckleberry, Nr. Reading, Berkshire. J. C. Rounthwaite, Esq., 26 The Market Place, Mahon, North Yorkshire. D. T. Rumfitt, Esq., St. Olave's, 3oA Westfields, Richmond, North Yorkshire. D. N. Simmons, Esq., 113 The Oval, Brookfield, Middlesbrough, Cleveland. E. G. Thompson, Esq., "West Winds", 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York. I. U. Warrington, Esq., The Old Vicarage, Pocklington, York.

BURNETT TROPHY The Old Peterite Golf Club competed for the Burnett Trophy at the York G.C. on Sunday, 13th July. A splendid afternoon was enjoyed by all in a Stableford contest over 18 holes, which was followed by food, ale and prize giving. From the 17 competitors (maximum 24), H. L. Wood (Manor 1962-66) proved that his handicap was more false than everybody else's by collecting the winning total of 37 points. R. F. Harding, Secretary O.P. Golf.

GRAFTON MORRISH TROPHY The final of the Grafton Morrish Trophy was played at Hunstanton and Brancaster Golf Clubs on 28th, 29th and 3oth September, 1979. St. Peter's beat Pocklington in the first round but, unfortunately, were knocked out by Kelvinside Academy in the second round. The following Old Boys represented the School at the finals:— A. T. Booth, G. M. Booth, R. Crowther, R. Elliot, P. J. Middlebrook, K. Ratcliff, A. Robson, J. Stone and R. Thorpe. In May, with the assistance of the 1979 Yorkshire Amateur Champion, K. Miller, the Old Boys managed to qualify at Huddersfield Golf Club. We hope to be able to field a strong team in the finals to be held during October at Hunstanton and Brancaster. The organiser of the event, Paul J. Middlebrook, would like to know of any Old Boy who has a handicap in low single figures who would be available to play in this event in future years.

The Editor, The Peterite. Sir,

14 St. Olave's Road, York. 14th July, 1980.

I should be most grateful if you would allow me, through The Peterite, to express my deep thanks to the Members of the Old Peterite Club who contributed with such astonishing generosity to the gifts that were presented to me by the President at the Dinner on 12th July. The magnificent gesture and the occasion were overwhelming, and I can only say that it has been an honour and a continuing pleasure to be involved in the life of the School and the Club, and that I look forward to many gatherings where I can maintain the friendships I have formed over the years. Yours faithfully, David Cummin. 135

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES Births LEAKE. On 21st November, 1978 at Copthorne Hospital, Shrewsbury to Christopher and Caron Leake, a daughter, Claire Louise. WOOD. To Claudie and Richard, a son, Guillaume, on 3rd May, 1980.

Engagements HIRS'F, C., to Miss Claire Littlejohn, of Cossington, Leicester.

Marriages GRICE, D. W., married Rosalind Smith on 11th August, 1979. McKENZIE, D. J., married in 1976 to Sylvia Mann. RAYMOND, D. M., married Geraldine Hyman at St. John's Wood, United Synagogue, London, N.W.8., on Thursday, 8th November, 1979. WOOD, R. A. married Mlle Claudie M-F. Dupont on 5th August, 1978 at Vaugneray.

Deaths ALDERSON, Surgeon-Captain B. R. Alderson, R.N. (ret'd) on 26th April, 198o, aged 71. (School, 1923-26). CUTFORTH, Maj.-Gen. Sir Lancelot E. Cutforth, K.B.E., c.a., R.A.O.C. (ret'd) on 7th April, 1980. (School, 1913-1917). HORNBY, Lt. Col. F. J. Hornby, R.A., 0.B.E. on 4th November, 1978. LOFTHOUSE, Maj. G. A., T.D., on 12th June, 1 974. MORRIS, Sir Philip Morris, K.C.M.G., C.B.E. on 21st November, 1979. (School, 1913-20). SAMMAN, R. A. C. on 11th December, 1979. STOUGHTON, Dr. R. H. on 9th November, 1979.

ALDERSON, G. W. A., is married with two children, James who is seven and Anna who is five. He is now a manager with Barclays Bank in Dorset. (School, 1956-61). ANFIELD, J. R., is now Assistant Director (Planning Services) of the Peak Park Joint Planning Board and is involved in the long term planning, management and conservation of the Peak Park. He has been involved with National Parks for ten years, having previously been with the Countryside Commission and the Exmoor National Park. He remains an enthusiastic amateur musician and invites any O.P's. in the Buxton area to come to the Opera House and enjoy the 1980 Festival. He is married with two children. (Queen's, 1956-61). BAKER, Maj.-General I., has recently been made G.O.C. North Eastern District and is based in York. CHILMAN, Dr. T., is a General Practitioner in Gloucestershire. He had a scientific and mathematical career in Cambridge before studying Medicine at St. Thomas' Hospital in London. He then spent ten years in various London teaching hospitals before moving to Gloucestershire in 1975. At present he is in the process of setting up advanced purpose built computerised practice premises and may market medical computers in the future. (Temple, 1953; Queen's 1954; 1948-58). COOPER, J. J., was taken ill on the day of his institution on 7th June, 1979 and withdrew acceptance of the living on medical advice. His new appointment is assistant curate of Eye with pastoral care of Occold and Redlingfield. (Queen's, 1958-1964). 136

EGGLESHAW, J. R., joined Lloyds Bank International as a project finance manager two and a half years ago. He has recently negotiated and arranged a S67o million loan for a middle eastern country and is now off to Los Angeles to set up a merchant banking operation within Lloyds Bank in California. He asks any old friends passing through L.A. to look him up, care of the Bank. (Temple, 1953-61). GODWIN, P. J., after playing guitar in many different groups and working hard for seven years, he achieved success with Sham 69 in 1979 and since then has gone on to join the group Viva which is now touring and recording. (Queen's, 1967-72). GRICE, D. W. qualified as a solicitor in February, 1979. He married Rosalind Smith, a primary school teacher. on 11th August, 1979. (School, 1967-72). HIRST, C., has been awarded the Sir Joseph Larmor's Award to final year graduates for an outstanding contribution to College and University life in all spheres. He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge with a B.A. (Honours). FLINT, P. J., is currently a partner in a firm of Chartered Accountants in Sheffield. His wife is expecting their second child; they already have a son, James, aged two. (Rise, 1960-64). FRIDGE, N. R., has been accepted for an M.B.A. course at the prestigious Harvard Business School and starts in October. KIDD, C., has taken over as editor of Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage. Before his new appointment he was assistant editor of Debrett's rival, Burke's Peerage. He is also continuing his work as a biographer and is at present working on the life of Lady Rochford sister-in-law of Anne Boleyn. LEAKE, C. J. P., is now number two on the Daily Telegraph Industrial Desk. He had previously been the Industrial correspondent of the Wolverhampton Express and Star and then Scottish correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. (Dronfield, 1965-69). MONRO, N., has graduated from Ravensbourne College of Art and Design (London) with an Honours Degree in Graphic Design. (Rise, 1971-76). RAYMOND, D. M., writes to say that he would be pleased to hear from any O.P's. who know him and live in London. He suggests that London O.P's. who are interested in ladies joining a dinner or some such occasion, should try and organise one themselves. RODGERS, Sir John, BT., D.L. For his services to Europe, Sir John, former Minister and M.P. for Sevenoaks, has been appointed Knight Commander, First Class, of the Royal Order of the North Star by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf, of Sweden. Sir John has also been created a Commander, First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland by the President of Finland. Sir John was, for more than ten years, a U.K. delegate to the Council of Europe where he was President of the Political Affairs Committee, Leader of the Conservatives and President of the Independent Group of Representatives. He has been given the Medal of the Council of Europe for outstanding services to Europe having already been decorated by Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Liechtenstein. Last year Sir John was made Chairman of Radio Luxembourg. WOOD, R. A., after production control work at Metal Box and sales work with the Reed Paper plastics division he has specialised in the production of industrial packaging products. He has set up a company called Plastic Coated Closures and is operating from a barn at his home. (Manor, 1957-61).

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WANTED ROGER HORSLEY writes asking if anyone has a copy of the programme for the 1927 Commemoration Day. If you have, please contact him at : "Ashbourne", School Road, Little Maplestead, Halstead, Essex. DONALD LUPTON (Grove, 1929-34) writes asking if anyone has a spare back number of Vol. XXVII, Number 273, of March, 1933. If you have please contact him at: 63 Corder Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.

OBITUARIES Maj. General Sir Lancelot E. Cutforth, K.B.E., C.B., R.A.O.C. ( 1 899198o) Major General Sir Lancelot E. Cutforth, K.B.E., C.B., R.A.O.C., had a distinguished career in the Army after being educated at St. Peter's and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. On leaving the Army he was Chairman of the London Area Transport Users' Consultative Committee and on the London Transport Passengers' Committee. Sir Lancelot died on 7th April, 198o at the age of 81. Sir Philip Morris, K.C.M.G., C.B.E.

The following obituary has been printed with the kind permission of "The Times". Sir Philip Morris, K.C.M.G., C.B.E., Vice-Chancellor of Bristol University 1946-66, died on 21st November at the age of 78. Philip Robert Morris was born on 6th July, 1901, the second son of M. C. Morris, an inspector of schools and a Yorkshireman. He was educated at Tonbridge School, St. Peter's, York, and Trinity College, Oxford, where he obtained a first in Modern Greats. He became a lecturer at Westminster Training College in 1923 and during his two years at Westminster qualified for the Teachers Diploma of the University of London. In 1926 he went to the Kent Education Authority as administrative officer and later became successively Deputy Director and Director of Education. He was regarded as an outstanding Director and won golden opinions for his work. In 1942 to 1944 he sat on the McNair Committee on the Training of Teachers and Youth Leaders, and was one of the minority who suggested an area training organization scheme which was later to be adopted by nearly all the universities. In 1944 Morris was chosen by Sir P. J. Grigg, Secretary of State for War, to organize and run the Army's Educational scheme. It was no sinecure: books had to be chosen (and a million and a half printed), sites found for Army Colleges, teachers collected, and adequate financial resources wrung from authority. Morris threw himself into the scheme with energy, and soon won the confidence of senior officers and civil servants and the respect of the Army Educational Corps; he was a good picker of men and the success of the scheme was due in great measure to his efforts. In 1946 with the Army release scheme well away, he was invited to be Vice-Chancellor of Bristol University. At the same time he was interviewed by the Minister of Education, Miss Ellen Wilkinson, as possible Permanent Under-Secretary to help her put the 1944 Act into operation. He had set his heart on the university, and was delighted when Sir John Maud was selected for the other post by the minister. He went to Bristol at the right moment. Sir Winston Churchill was his Chancellor, the university was ripe for expansion, and money was available. It was a task that he thoroughly enjoyed and it was an education to be taken by him round the new Engineering School, Science Laboratories, Medical School, etc. He brought to the university a number of outstanding teachers 138

and research workers, so that under his leadership Bristol became one of the leading provincial universities. He found time for many other activities. From 1946 to 1959 he was vice-chairman of the British Council, and in this capacity his wise counsel in the awarding and placing of scholarships and in the exchange of professors and lecturers between Great Britain and other countries was invaluable. He was greatly interested in broadcasting, and in 1945 persuaded Sir William Haley to organize an educational programme for the Forces with the argument that this offered the BBC an excellent opportunity to experiment with adult educational broadcasts, which the corporation would have to provide after the war. On going to Bristol he became a member of the BBC West Region Advisory Council, in 1952 he was made a governor of the BBC and in 1954 he became vice-chairman, a post he held until 1960. As a chairman Morris had few equals, and he was often asked to preside at important committees. He had always a complete grasp of the matters under discussion, and his keen sense of humour and quiet determination to reach decisions made a large contribution to agreed conclusions. Two notable successes were the conference on African Education held in 1952 which brought together Africans and British from East and West Africa to study the reports of the Binns and Jeffrey Missions, and the Commonwealth Education Education Conference at Oxford in 1959 which set under way the Commonwealth Fellowship Scheme, Commonwealth educational problems never lost his interest. These conferences, together with his visits to universities overseas and his membership of the Committee for Education in the Colonies, gave him a wide knowledge of educational problems overseas and of the men and women who were concerned with them. How he found time for all these activities, and he never undertook anything that he did not carry out wholeheartedly, was a wonder to his friends. For, in addition to his work for education, he was a member of the Boy Scouts Association, the General Nursing Council and President of the Library Association in 1955, and gave freely of his time for more local bodies such as the Theatre Royal, Bristol, the Bristol Old Vic Trust and the South West Region Hospital Board. Few men have exercised more influence on education at all levels, and this at a time when education was advancing qualitatively as well as quantitatively both nationally and internationally. He was made an honorary Fellow of Bristol University in 1966. Many sought his opinion for he inspired confidence, and his sound judgment, ability to see a problem in its simplest terms, sense of humour and background knowledge sent them away feeling that they had gone to the right man. He was appointed CBE in 1941, knighted in 1946 and created KCMG in 1960. He married in 1926 Florence Redvers Davis, second daughter of W. D. Green, by whom he had two sons and two daughters. One daughter predeceased him. Dr. R. H. Stoughton

The following obituary has been reprinted with the kind permission of "The Daily Telegraph".

Dr. R. H. Stoughton, a notable horticulturalist who was Professor of Horticulture at Reading University from 1933 to 1957, and, from 1957 to 1961, Principal of the University College of Ghana, died on 9th November at the age of 76. Raymond Henry Stoughton was born on 8th January, 1903, and educated at St. Peter's School, York, and the Imperial College of Science and Technology where he became an Associate of the Royal College of Science in 1923 139

and graduated B.Sc. in 1924. From 1924 to 1926 he was in Ceylon as mycologist to the rubber research scheme there and from 1926 to 1933 he was assistant mycologist at Rothamsted Experimental Station. In 1932 he gained his D.Sc. from London University. In 1933 he was appointed to the Chair of Horticulture at Reading where he was to spend much of the rest of his working life. During this period he published numerous articles on plant pathology and bacterial cytology in the Proceedings of the Royal Society and other learned journals, and was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Victoria Medal of Honour in 1954. From 1957 to 1961 he was in Ghana as Principal of the University College of Ghana. On his return he continued active in the affairs of the Royal Horticultural Society; he was a member of its council from 1964 to 1975 and served on numerous committees, and was a Vice-President of the Society in 1976. He was awarded an Honorary LL.D. by the University of Toronto. He married, in 1925, Audrey Milne Rennie. They had three sons. His wife died in 1950. Ron Yeomans, 1908 1980 The following obituary has been reprinted with the kind permission of "TheYorkshire Evening Press". -

One of Yorkshire's longest-serving committee members and a vicepresident of the club, Mr. Ron Yeomans has died in a Leeds nursing home. He was 72. Mr. Yeomans, of Church Lane, Cross Gates, Leeds, had a deep passion for cricket, and was a well-known figure on Test and County grounds throughout the country. A life-long journalist, he became a frequent freelance sports contributor to the Daily Telegraph on his retirement from the Yorkshire Evening Post and, naturally, his specialist subject was cricket. Mr. Yeomans served for the maximum 21 years on the Yorkshire committee as a Leeds district member, and two years ago he was elected to the general committee in order that he could continue his service. From 1972-78 he was chairman of the public relations sub-committee. A member of the Cricket Writers' Club, Mr. Yeomans formed the Leedsbased Northern Cricket Society in 1948, and members recently opened a fund in order to mark his long service as secretary. He attended St. Peter's School at York, where former Yorkshire captain Mr. Brian Sellers was a contemporary, and before the 1939-45 War, he worked for the Sheffield Star, later moving to the Yorkshire Evening News at Leeds and, on its closure to the Evening Post. Such was his knowledge of cricket that he was often referred to as a "walking Wisden". The gate at his home featured three cricket stumps, and a lawn at his former home in Seacroft was made up with pieces of turf from famous cricket grounds all over the world. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

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HIS TREE WAS PLANTED THE STAFF AND PUPILS .OF )

ST PETER S SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF

MARK GOD WIN 1965 -1 97 4 1

THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY THE STAFF AND PUPILS OF

ST PETER'S SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF

JILLIAN HARNESS 1977- 1978

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Articles inside

Water Polo

Fencing .. .. 127 Bristol Letter

Rugby

Cricket

Hockey Club

Boat Club

House Notes

Athletics

A Day's Climbing in Snowdonia .. 35 Sahara Expedition — Easter, 1980 36 Norway, 1980 .. 38 Cairngorms, 1980 .. 40 Combined Cadet Force

"St. Peter's School, York, A.D. 627" — A Sequel 54 Visit to Parliament by Lower VI Politics Set

Drama

Oxford and Cambridge .. 8 Prize List

Editorial

InterView with the Headmaster

School Notes

Examination Results, 1980

Salvete

Presentation of Prizes