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THE PETERITE Vol. L

FEBRUARY, 1958

No. 347

EDITORIAL

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Any review of the Christmas Term, 1957, can hardly avoid comment on its most noteworthy feature, the epidemic of "Asian" influenza which ravaged St. Peter's with the same fury as it did all other schools, and indeed institutions of every kind, throughout the country. Since we are in an age of statistics we need make no apology for publishing on a later page some official figures recording the incidence of the disease. From these it can be calculated that something over 76% of the Senior School were struck down in the course of the three weeks during which the epidemic raged. The resources of the "San." were, of course, hopelessly inadequate, and one by one the dormitories of the boarding houses were converted into wards, until only the Manor was left as a going concern to house the comparative handful of survivors. Inevitably this wholesale dislocation of our normal life created serious problems of nursing, feeding, and domestic services generally. That the difficulties of these critical weeks during which St. Peter's was converted from a school into a hospital were surmounted with the minimum of fuss was due to the ready co-operation of so many that it would be invidious to select any individual for mention here. We would only record our grateful thanks to the many ladies from outside, parents and friends of the School, who so willingly and efficiently gave us their services. We must consider ourselves fortunate that with a disease which, as the statistics for the country as a whole showed, could be so much more virulent than the familiar kind of influenza, cases of serious illness were so few. Indeed, the Head Master himself was the worst sufferer and we sympathised deeply with Mr. Dronfield in his protracted and serious illness. He was struck down at the very end of the summer holiday, and several weeks elapsed before he was able to resume his normal duties. His absence from the School at so important a time as the beginning of a new School Year was particularly unfortunate. Even so, the Head Master never loosened his grip on the reins and, with his customary determination, succeeded in directing our affairs from his sick-bed and later, in the days of his convalescence, dealt with the problems of individual boys with the thoroughness with which we are all familiar. We congratulate the Head Master on making so complete a recovery from what was a very grave illness. Despite the loss of so much valuable time at the beginning of the term—so far as the work and the normal activities of the School 1

CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial ... Obituary : Canon C. Patteson P. F. Sykes The Staff ... Open Exhibition The Appeal Dances The Influenza Epidemic ... Old Peterite News "Load and Effort" Valete and Salvete School Officers House Notes The Chapel The Choir The School Play ... The Library ... The Curia Careers ... The Rev. John Bayles The Music Society The Debating Society The Senior Science Society The British Ship Adoption Society The Film Society ... The Young Farmers' Club The C.C.F. Scouting Shooting Fencing Squash

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Hockey Fixtures, 1958 Rugby Football, 1957 St. Olave's

1 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 14 15 16 17 23 24 27 29 30 30 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 44 45 46 46 56

were concerned the initial three or four weeks were as if they had never been—the full programme of the term was eventually carried out. The 1st XV overcame what at the time must have seemed wellnigh insuperable difficulties of team-building and enjoyed a most successful season, culminating in a notable victory over an exceptionally strong Old Peterite side. Above all, we were gratified that it was not found necessary to abandon the idea of having the School Play at the end of term. Although the time of rehearsal was seriously curtailed, Mr. Burgess and his cast applied themselves with commendable vigour and enthusiasm to making up the leeway, and they were justly rewarded by a presentation of "Nightmare Abbey" which was universally acclaimed as the best of our many recent stage successes. This amusing "frolic", as it was well designated by its author, was presented by an unusually well-balanced cast with gusto and real competence. In particular, P. L. Bellwood, admirably sustaining an exacting leading role, and B. Jones, who in combination excellently interpreted so much of the eccentric comedy, are to be congratulated on notable performances. The term ended with the traditional Play Supper (from which Mr. Burgess, laid low by illness, was unfortunately absent), and the boarders' Supper, when boys and the Housemasters, with their wives, were entertained with lavish Christmas fare by Mr. and Mrs, Dronfield. Altogether the Christmas Term, 1957, must be considered memorable not only for the incidence of an epidemic on a scale the like of which cannot be remembered by anyone now connected with the School, but also for the resolution with which its effects were mitigated or overcome entirely.

CANON CHARLES PATTESON We were greatly shocked when we heard the news of Canon Patteson's sudden death early in the morning of 9th December. Scarcely more than a year earlier he had left us to take up his new work as Vicar and Rural Dean of Howden but he had found time to keep in touch with us all. Thus his considerable impact on the life of the School remained a fresh and abiding memory, and there were many here who felt that morning that a close friend had been suddenly snatched from them. Charles Patteson never lost his enthusiasm and passed on in the full spate of a new task well begun. There could be no failure for him, and although we would have earnestly wished for him a longer) ministry in the Church Militant, we can feel thankful that he was spared any experience of that comparative failure which often comes with increasing old age. We mourn his passing and shall always look back with gratitude upon his ministry at St. Peter's. To Mrs. Patteson and family we tender our deepest sympathy. J.D. 2

PERCY HILL SYKES It is with great regret that we have to record the death of Percy Hill Sykes on 14th October. He had been in poor health for some time, but none the less the news came as a shock to us all. Mr. P. H. Sykes joined the Staff of St. Peter's School in March, 1921, and left to take over Glenhow Preparatory School at Saltburn in 1938. During the latter part of his time at St. Peter's he was Housemaster of the Day Boy House, and he succeeded Mr. Tendall as Organist and Choirmaster. Since leaving in 1938 we have been in constant touch with him, for many boys have come to us from Glenhow and have formed an association between our two schools which we greatly value. We have thus had many opportunities of appreciating the first-rate qualities of Mr. Sykes as a Schoolmaster, and the depth of his influence on the boys who came under his charge. We mourn the passing, before his time, of one whose contributions in the fields of Public and Preparatory School life were outstanding, and offer our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Sykes and his son Robin and family. J.D.

THE STAFF Mr. E. S. Jeffs resigned his position as Housemaster of School House after nine years of office. His devoted and efficient service was recognised at a farewell gathering when a presentation was made by members of his House. Mr. A. T. Howat succeeds Mr. Jeffs in School House. We wish him well in his important position.

* * * In the course of the Christmas holidays Mr. Hall, who had been unwell towards the close of the term, entered the York City General Hospital to undergo an operation for the removal of the gall-bladder. We are glad to report that the operation was quite successful, and by the beginning of the new term Mr. Hall had been discharged from hospital and was convalescing in his own home. We wish him a speedy recovery.

OPEN EXHIBITION We congratulate D. B. Irvin on gaining an Open Exhibition in English at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. The award was made on the results of the competitive examination held in December. 3

THE APPEAL SIXTH LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS (to 24th January, 1958) Single Donations Parent t)

(0.P. *

£ 1 100 1 1 5 5 10 36 23 203 19'

*Anderson, S. ... *Easten, Rev. J. A. ... ... *Endicott, D. S. f French, Mrs. L. ... f Gray, Mr. and Mrs. K. G. ... *Middlebrook, P. W. ... *Trimmer, Col. C. D. *Turner, Dr. A. H. .. Chapel Collection—Commemoration, 1957. Proceeds of Dance, 14th January, 1958 ... Proceeds of Boys' Dance ...

s. d. 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 10 11 15 0

£405 11 11

Covenant Subscriptions Gross Yield at present rate of tax.

Annual Cash Payments.

s. d.

10 4 5 3

0 2 0 3

0 2 0 0

121 15 0 50 0 0 60 17 6 38 6 6

£22

£270 19 0

s. d.

£ s. d. 4,547 0 5

153 252

6 0 5 11

tAnonymous *Brown, Dr. H. G. ... ... *Dodsworth, G. H. Pattinson, J. S. W. ...

SUMMARY Single Donations. Carried forward from previous lists • •• ... ... Old Peterites ... ... Others

... ... ...

405 11 11 £4,952 12 4

Covenant Subscriptions. Carried forward from previous lists (corrected) Net Annual Payments.

s. d. 5 2

... 17,361

Gross Yield

s. d. 270 19 0

270 19 0 £17,632

TOTAL—Single Donations and Seven-year Covenants (at ... present rate of tax) 4

s. d. 6 2

£22,584 17 6

APPEAL FUND DANCE The Head master and Mrs. Dronfield welcomed some 200 friends of the School this year to a Dance on 14th January, and once again it proved to be a most enjoyable and successful function. This dance has now been virtually established as an annual event. The occasion, this year, was marked by several changes. First of all the York Branch of the Old Peterites took an active part in the decoration of the School, and for this we owe a particular debt to Colin Shepherd, John Raylor, and Steve White. Another innovation was the inclusion of a bar, cleverly transformed into an amusing aquarium by Mr. Brown's weird fishes suspended from the ceiling. And thirdly, Mr. B. H. Holbeche made his first appearance as Master of Ceremonies, a part he played with appropriate geniality. Mrs. Dronfield was again most active and enthusiastic in preparing for the dance and personally arranged the excellent buffet. The latter was followed in Big Hall by an entertaining and topical cabaret given by Mr. Giles Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Savage. It is perhaps invidious to single out individuals in a co-operative effort in which so many people were involved; but Mr. Hart's electrical genius and Mr. Blunt's poise on the top of a step-ladder deserve particular mention. Finally we thank all those who by their gifts reduced our expenses to a minimum, with the highly satisfactory result that the Appeal Fund profits by some £203.

ST. PETER'S BOYS' DANCE With the approval of the Head Master, a Dance for Senior boys in the School and the more recent generation of Old Peterites was held in the Christmas holidays. The experiment was a great success, and a profit of £19 15s. Od. (small, perhaps, but in the circumstances more than satisfactory) was given to the Appeal Fund. The project was originated by T. Piercy and M. J. Kershaw, and they and their many helpers are to be congratulated on the enthusiasm and efficiency with which they carried it out. Below we give a report of the festivities from one who was present :On 7th January a School Dance was held in the Merchant Taylors' Hall. Dancing was to Mac's Music and jiving to the San Jacinto Jazzmen, featuring three O.P.s, P. J. M. Baines, C. S. Partridge, and D. A. Storey. Mr. Holbeche proved an excellent Master of Ceremonies. During the evening the Head Master and Mrs. Dronfield visited us. Mrs. Dronfield kindly presented the raffle prizes to the lucky winners, the tickets being drawn from P. A. Morris's Tyrolean hat. Spot prizes, too, were distributed. We should like to thank those members of the School who sold tickets and helped to popularise the dance and those members of the Staff who contributed service or donations. Finally, we should like to thank J. N. Russell, 0.P., for blowing up 18 and bursting 12 balloons as his contribution to the decorations. M. J.K. 5

THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC The following statistics, relating to what, in every probability, was the most widespread epidemic in the history of the School, will no doubt be of interest and should certainly be put on record for the benefit of posterity. The figures, which refer to boys only (the Staff proved singularly immune), record the casualties from the beginning of term on 24th September to the 14th October, when the epidemic may be said to have run its course. GROVE: Boarders ... Day Boarders MANOR : Boarders ... Day Boarders RISE : Boarders ... Day Boarders

38 9 — 47 out of 60

QUEENS: Day Boys

—

49 out of 65

TEMPLE : Day Boys

—

49 out of 66

40 3 — 45 4 —

BOARDERS

21 out of

DAY BOYS

98 out of 130

49 out of 57

288 out of 376

DAY BOARDERS

SCHOOL HOUSE : ... 46 Boarders

Day Boarders

169 out of 222

43 out of 65

51 out of 63

OLD PETERITE NEWS GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING A General Committee Meeting of the Old Peterite Club was held at the School on 14th December, 1957. The Head Master was in the Chair, and there were 21 members present, including the President (Mr. H. L. Creer). It was decided that the O.P. machine-indented blazer buttons, which were now available, should be sold to members of the Club only through the School shop, at 2/- each for the large size and 1/8 each for the small size. Further consideration was given to the design of the O.P. crested tie, and as a result it is hoped the tie will be available before the end of the Easter Term. On the suggestion of the Head Master it was decided that the Club, through the agency of the York Regional Committee, should assist Mrs. Dronfield and the Staff in organising the Dance which is held at the School annually during the holidays in aid of the Building Appeal. General satisfaction having been expressed with the revised programme for last Commemoration it was decided that the same arrangements should apply for Commemoration, 1958. Old Peterites are, therefore, urged to note now that the next Annual General 6

Meeting of the Club will be held at the School on Saturday, 26th July, at 6-30 p.m., to be followed by the Club Annual Dinner at 7-30 p.m. for 8 o'clock. The Hon. Treasurer having reported that the Club had a credit balance of £886 14s. I Id., it was decided to transfer forthwith on loan, free of interest, a further sum of £600 to the School. The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday, 22nd March, at 5 p.m. Any Old Peterite wishing to place any item on the agenda is requested to communicate it to the Hon. Secretary not later than Saturday, 8th March.

ITEMS M. J. Baddeley (1947-55) has been awarded a Squire Scholarship at Keble College, Oxford.

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J. B. Mortimer (St. Peter's [1941-50] and Emmanuel College, Cambridge), has been awarded a Middle Temple Harmsworth Law Scholarship. The Harmsworth Scholarships are of the annual value of £200 or £300 and are tenable for three years.

OLD PETERITE LONDON DINNER The annual London Dinner was held at Brown's Hotel, Albemarle Street, on Wednesday, the 6th November. The toast of "The School" was proposed by R. H. Metcalfe and responded to by the Head Master. S. G. S. Pawle proposed "The O.P. Club", and F. W. B. Pacey replied. The next London Dinner was arranged for Wednesday, 19th November, 1958. The following is a list of those who attended :Hamilton Mack, G. H., 1917-21. Alderson, B. R. 1923-26. -

Hanson, J. A., 1918-21. Houghton, C. C., 1925-30. Johnson, A. N., 1918-21. Lees, E. C. d'O., 1943-47. Masterman, W. H., 1913-20. Metcalfe, R. H., 1907-18. Pacey, F. J., 1950-55. Pacey, F. W. B., 1921-27. Pattison, C. J., 1939-44. Pawle, S. G. S., 1927-31. Pearson, G. E., 1918-20. Pick, M., 1906-10. Pick, T. S., 1908-12. Poole, J, D., 1945-51. Reed, E. M., 1914-20. Scholefield, C. E., 1915-20. Seaborne, W. L., 1923-31. Sergeant, C. W., 1911-15. Stratton, W. A., 1935-45. Strike, W. J. B., 1950-55. Tate, D. H., 1941-47. Toyne, S. M., Ex-Head Master. Turner, H. G., 1920-23.

Anderson, W. B., 1932-40. Archer, L. H. J., 1922-26. Baddeley, W. D., 1915-19. Black, V. M., 1935-41. Boyes, K. A., 1939-46. Brindley, P, C., 1940-45. Brindley, R. A., 1940-45. Camm, J. P., 1927-31. Chapman, K. H., 1919-25. Claybourn, G. R., 1942-46. Colley, W. H., 1901-07. Cooper, A. B., 1927-31. Craven, B. W. A., 1953-57. Creer, H. L., 1893-98. Dodsworth, G. H., 1937-45. Dronfield, J., Head Master. Easten, G. P., 1923-28. Easten, J. A., 1881-90. Eastwood, B. J., 1930-36. Eccles, J. D., 1940-45. Fairs, C. H., 1919-20. Garbett, P., 1942-46. Gedge, J. B., 1909-19.

WEST RIDING DINNER The Fourth Annual Old Peterite West Riding Dinner was held at the Three Nuns Hotel, Mirfield, on Thursday, 24th October, 1957.

The following were present :— Bamforth, J. N., 1922-28. Beaumont, L. T., 1948-57. Blackburn, W. D., 1922-31. Butterworth, M. A., 1946-53. Crowther, R. G., 1942-46. Dykes, W. A., 1918-23. Gillgrass, J., 1941-45. Hallas, M., 1943-47. Houghton, Rev. J. C., 1934-36. Hunter, 0., 1918-23. Hunter, J. A., 1946-52. Hunter, R. D., 1921-30. Kent, M. J., 1944-54. Lumby, P. S., 1947-52. Lyth, D., 1923-32.

McDermid, Rev. N. G. L. R. 1937-4 .1 Penniston, P., 1939-44. Raylor, J. M., 1947-52. Rhodes, K. H., 1914-20. Ringrose, P. F., 1940-44. Sellers, A. B., 1921-24. Shepherd, C. S., 1936-46. Sheriff, T. R. M., 1945-52. Smith, G. D., 1935-42. Smith, P., 1945-53. Sproulle, M. I. H., 1935-38. Stabler, D. A., 1945-54. Thompson, D. C., 1938-43. Wood, J. S., 1911-14.

The Chair was taken by M. I. H. Sproulle. The toast of "The School" was proposed by P. Penniston and replied to by K. H. Rhodes.

NORTH-WEST AREA DINNER The Annual Dinner will be held in Manchester on Friday, 7th March. Those interested should contact W. D. Blackburn, 153 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury, Manchester.

OLD PETERITE GOLF MEETING An inaugural golf meeting is to be held on Friday, 16th May, 1958, at the Alwoodley Golf Club, Leeds. Members wishing to take part are requested to contact M. Hallas, 81 Markham Avenue, Leeds, 8 (Office 'phone No. Leeds 658271), stating earliest time for teeing off, and whether bringing an O.P. partner. Cost £,1 per head to include green fee, buffet supper and contribution to prize money.

O.P. HOCKEY XI The O.P. XI to play the School on Saturday, 8th March, will this year be arranged by J. B. Mortimer. Anyone interested should write to him at Waylands, Garnett Lane, Tadcaster, Yorks.

AN O.P. OVERSEAS REGISTER N. E. Wicks (1940-43), writing from St. George's, Bermuda, where , he is employed by Cable and Wireless Ltd., has written to us suggesting the publication in a future issue of the names and addresses of Peterites residing overseas. He writes : "Since leaving School I have lived in some 37 countries, and the thought has crossed my mind that perhaps another 'exiled' Peterite may have been not far away. It would have been nice to have known of his presence. . . I also have reason to believe that other O.P.s are serving with the same concern as myself". 8

We agree that such a register would be a good idea and will endeavour to supply one in our next issue. In the meantime it would help us if O.P.s would notify us if they have changed their overseas address since the publication, in 1956, of the last List of Members of the O.P. Club. OBITUARY A. P. AGNEW, M.B., F.R.C.P.(Ed.) We regret to record the death of Dr. A. P. Agnew, senior consultant physician to the Southern Ayrshire group of hospitals, at Ballochmyle Hospital on 3rd December, 1957. He was 59 years of age. Alan Percy Agnew was born on 10th February, 1898, the son of Dr. Alexander P. Agnew, who was formerly in practice at Padiham, near Burnley. From St. Peter's School, York, he went on to Glasgow University to study medicine, graduating M.B., Ch.B., with honours, in 1920. After holding resident appointments at the Glasgow Western Infirmary and at the Weymouth and District Hospital, he joined his father in practice at Padiham. He remained there until shortly before the second world war, during which he served in the Emergency Medical Service, being appointed physician to the Hospital at Gleneagles. He transferred in 1942 to Ballochmyle, where later he became chief consultant physician. When the National Health Service came into being in 1948 he remained in the hospital service, becoming consultant physician to other hospitals in the Southern Ayrshire group, including the Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, and the Garrick Hospital, Stranraer. He was elected M.R.C.P.Ed. in 1938, becoming a Fellow of the College in 1951. Dr. Agnew married Mary, daughter of the late Bailie Stephen Alexander, and she died three weeks before him. IAN S. BISHOP We learn with regret that Ian Bishop (1947-49) died on 23rd November, 1957, in the Brotherton Wing of Leeds Infirmary, after an illness of 18 months. It was fortunate that Ian, who bore his prolonged illness with fortitude, never knew that he was the victim of an incurable disease. SIDNEY JOHN EARDLEY S. J. Eardley, M.B.E., A.M.I.M.E., M.Inst.F. (1899-1900), died at his home in Leeds, 21 The Avenue, Roundhay, on 19th October, aged 72. EDWARDS ST. GEORGE KIRKE Colonel E. St. George Kirke, D.S.O., R.E. (St. Peter's, 1894-1900), died suddenly on 12th November, 1957. He was retired from the Army. From 1934 to 1937 he was Chief Engineer, British Troops in China. BIRTHS CLARK.—To Mavis (née Boden), wife of W. J. Clark, at Gosforth, on Wednesday, 30th October, 1957, a son. [School House, 1941-46.] DENCH.—On 8th December, at the Maternity Hospital, Fulford, to Daphne and Peter, a son. [1932-43.]

HUDSON.—On 3rd August, 1957, to Elizabeth (nee Kane), wife of Keith Hudson, a daughter (Susan Louise). [1943-47.] REYNOLDS.—On 1st December, 1957, at the British Military Hospital, Hostert, Western Germany, to Valerie, wife of Capt. G. H. F. Reynolds, a son (Nigel Annesley Fitzherbert), brother for Alison. [1943-46.] TAYLOR-THOMPSON.—On 5th October, 1957, at Radley Lodge, Wimbledon, to Helen (nee Laurie-Walker) and Derek Taylor-Thompson, a daughter. [1938-45.] WICKS.—At Bermuda, on 26th October, to Neville E. Wicks and Mrs. Wicks, a son (Gary Ashley), brother for Lesley Helen. [School House, 1940-43.]

MARRIAGES OLIVER—FREEMAN. On 8th October, at Holy Trinity Church, by Rev. B. A. Smith, Donald, youngest son of Aid, and Mrs. Charles Oliver, of York, to Suzanne, only daughter of Mrs. E. M. Freeman and the late Ward Freeman, of MaIton. [1941-47.] WARRINGTON—PULLEYNE. On 18th August, at St. Mary's Church, Beeston, Leeds, by the Rev. T. V. Thomas, Ian Unwin Warrington, of Dublin, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Warrington, of Sheffield, to Dorothy Eileen Cynthia Pulleyne, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Pulleyne, of Leeds, and Mr. Paul Pulleyne, of Boston Spa. [Rise, 1945-50.] WATSON—HERRIDGE. At St. Thomas's Church, York, Alan Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Watson, of 135 Tang Hall Lane, York, to Janet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herridge, of 11 Neville Street, Haxby Road, York. [1941-50.]

ENGAGEMENTS HODGSON—STUART. The engagement is announced between Richard Michael, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hodgson, of Craigmore, Grange-over-Sands, Lancs., and Maureen Isobel, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Stuart, of 33 Eglinton Crescent, Troon, Ayrshire. [Manor and Grove, 1946-51.] KENT—PATERSON. The engagement is announced between Michael John Kent. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kent, of Barnsley, and Audrey Lavinia Anne Paterson, B.A., elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paterson, also of Barnsley. [St. Olave's, 1944-49; The Grove, 1949-54.] MITCHINSON—THURSFIELD. The engagement is announced between Philip Brian, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Mitchinson, of 8 Elmwood Grove, Stockton-on-Tees, and Pauline Ann, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thursfield, of "Rimswell Hotel", Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham. [School House, 1950-54.]

THE OXFORD LETTER OXFORD.

Michaelmas, 1957.

Dear Sir, At long last the dark blue silence is to be broken by an epistle, scurrilous perhaps in its contents, but sincere in its intention. We hope to sketch briefly and vaguely the activities of all the Old Peterites in residence and some who hardly seem to be with us. This year marks the beginning of a new generation, for we have lost such stalwarts as Hilton, Palframan, Robinson, Smithson, White, and Youll, and have gained in their place four very freshmen. The bloom of National Service has not yet left their cheeks.

The Michaelmas Term more than any other encourages men to take exercise, and not a few of our number do actually indulge in vigorous outdoor activity, even if it means in the case of one or two of them just walking from their rooms across the quad to Hall. However that may be, there is still a good spirit amongst us though our numbers are few. We hope to prove this next term, when we trust that the Head Master and another member of the staff will make the journey here to attend a dinner. Introductions being completed we now turn to the details. M. J. Baddeley (Keble, 1st year Theology). After, or owing to, his National Service, he has deserted the Classics and is already one step nearer to being a little Bish. He indulges a little in hockey when he is not providing tea for Marsh. M. T. Carter (The Queen's, 2nd year Greats). Address : The River, where he can be found any afternoon either swathed in a bright Leander scarf urging on some poor unfortunates in a boat, or even pulling lustily on an oar comparatively in time with seven other men. It is believed he is preparing with some misgiving for an encounter with the examiners in March next year. I. G. Cobham (Magdalen, Medicine). Whereabouts unknown, but he is still thought to have some connection with the University in the medical line. He was last seen on a small two-wheeled vehicle with a seat about two inches above the ground. G. M. Herring (St. Catherine's, Chemistry). Also practically invisible. Whenever he is seen, he is always on the other side of the road. J. R. Jenkinson (Worcester, 1st year Greats). He has seldom been seen without a book and is probably one of the few Greats men who actually enjoy lectures in their first year. Rumour has it that he plays Rugby, but regrets every moment of wasted time. Believing in a 24-hour working day, it is perhaps fortunate for some of us that he is not our tutor. In brief, work 24 hours, other activities nil. R. M. Kirkus (Hertford, 1st year History). One of the two Historians here, he finds life most hectic, crisis following crisis. These crises reach a peak after tea, and he rushes off, taking half an hour to do so. But to his credit it can be said that when he leaves a tea party, something is felt to be missing. In spite of his complaints about roast beef for dinner every evening, he appears to throw his weight around fairly successfully on the Rugger field. He is the only person in the University to employ someone to wake him up, without paying him. A. M. Marsh (Keble, 3rd year Greats). Although he lives halfway to Banbury he manages to summon enough energy to crawl into college occasionally. To recover from this effort he sleeps through his tutorials. He can be found having tea with Baddeley, or at his expense, any afternoon. Though in all fairness to him, we must say 11

he does visit other O.P.s for tea. Unlike other Greats men he has a distinct aversion for both work and physical exercise. His "other activities" are for the most part unknown, but they seem to last all day. In brief, other activities 24 hours, work nil. P. G. Taylor (B.N.C., 4th year Greats). With Finals hanging over his head at the end of this year, he claims he is working hard, but apparently he can produce his best efforts to the accompaniment of popular music. At the beginning of this term he used work as an excuse not to play hockey. But now, with some fresh blood in his veins, and encouraged by the respect and adulation of various freshmen, he feels the need for more exercise and is anxious about his lack of weight—goalkeeper at hockey must be heavy—and his place in the team. R. D. Wheatley (B.N.C., 1st year History). He had to be restrained from putting an end to his Oxford life during the first three days of term, and is settling down quietly. Next term, however, depression may again set in as, along with Kirkus, he has a date in the Examination Schools. Undisturbed in his turret overlooking the High, he struggles with his Latin, but on Thursday evenings in the Union he struggles to catch the President's eye, but as yet he has been unsuccessful. He has a unique claim to fame, or notoriety. He says he has played in every position possible in the B.N.C. second Rugby XV. Perhaps we have said enough already, as your correspondents will no doubt find out when this letter is eventually published. It remains to stress that we remain Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES. THE CAMBRIDGE LETTER December, 1957. CAMBRIDGE.

Dear Sir, This term's O.P. letter, as all preceding ones, is misnamed. We offer nothing more than a report, in which we hope at least to mention all our members up at Cambridge. Our number is about the same as last year, and it seems that the School can keep this level here, but we hope it is not at the cost of depleted members at Oxford. The most spectacular event of a Michaelmas Term here is Poppy Day, a day when money is begged, stolen, or extorted without ever a chance afforded to the victim of appearing motivated by any generous instinct. It is hoped that the St. Peter's influence was duly exerted on the day's activities, but it was only apparent in the person of D. G. Oldman. The project involved was the launching of yet another Earth satellite, unfortunately with the same result as our transAtlantic neighbour's first attempt. Another of Oldman's activities has been assisting behind the scenes in a very successful St. Catharine's 12

revue. This was paralleled by J. N. T. Howat for Emmanuel, and we feel E. T. Moore must have some connection with the Selwyn stage, but have as yet received no proof. Early in the term it seemed that Emmanuel's theatrical tradition must be emulating that of the St. James' Theatre, when portions of the college were suddenly demolished. Later it was learned that this was no fault of Howat's, being merely the preliminary work for a large rebuilding programme. Emma, as in the past, still provides us with our most eminent member in Cambridge sporting circles; this time it is H. P. G. Shaw, as the assistant editor of Light Blue. He also carries out a little personal research for the magazine by umpiring on the hockey field. C. K. Smith is equally eminent in his own particular spheres of interest. Quite what they are has never come to light, but perhaps a clue lies in his recent remark, "I would go anywhere for a glass of sherry". I. R. Ibberson rows with at least as much enthusiasm as he engineers, and J. C. M. Herring is still trying to express his personality, sometimes on the chess board. One cannot spend long in Cambridge without becoming aware of the presence of the more distinguishable O.P.s. Barton is comparable with the best of the second row forwards, in height at least. M. J. Quarmby's beard was of note, if not beauty, until it became extinct. Perhaps it increased the drag on his motor scooter too much. We do not know. Quarmby's colleague in Downing, D. M. Walker, indulges in no such facial adornment, and perhaps consequently was seen at a Yorkshire Society dance, bemoaning the lack of young ladies in the University. This lack may in fact exist, but we think that B. M. Nendick, caught casting envious glances at J. B. Weightman's flat, may have one solution in mind. Weightman himself is to be congratulated on a further addition to his family, this time in the person of a very dignified if somewhat ancient Armstrong Siddeley. He complains that both daughter and car are capable of causing him equal and surprisingly similar trouble. Most of us living in the North had been unfortunate enough to get our dose of Asian 'flu before we came up, but two more senior members of St. Catharine's were more fortunate. G. B. Pullan and 0. C. Wetherall spent the first few days of term under a sisterly eye, after which they slowly recovered and became their own independent selves, measuring out their lives in coffee spoons. Wetherall spent the rest of his time playing Rugger and successfully trying to exchange his saloon car—economical, fairly new and in excellent condition— for an older, more worn but far more satisfying M.G. Pullan, too, has played Rugger, and possibly some hockey, but not too much to prevent him joining in in a brief succession of dances at the end of term. A campaign to popularise the School colours has been carried out by one enthusiastic O.P. The result of it is that anyone wearing an O.P. scarf is immediately identified as a personal friend of David Timms. 13

R. N. Johnson and M. G. Sykes cannot be dormant members of the University, since they have often been seen about, but they have so far succeeded in keeping reports of their activities out of our hearing. We also believe that C. J. Griffiths is still with us, and perhaps others. If so, will they please call in on us sometime, and let us know that they exist. We wish the School another successful year in its academic life. and in all the multitudinous activities on the playing fields, river, and shooting ranges. Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

LOAD AND EFFORT Experiments in a Physical Law The following, sent to us by an Old Peterite, G. W. Denby (1935-40), is warranted as genuine. It is an application for sick leave made by a bricklayer to his employer in Barbados. We feel that the request of this intrepid and persistent workman deserved sympathetic consideration. "Respected Sir, When I got to the building, I found that the hurricane had knocked some bricks off the top so I rigged up a beam with a pulley at the top of the building and hoisted up a couple of barrels of bricks. When I had fixed the building there was a lot of bricks left over. I hoisted the barrel back up again and secured the line at the bottom and then went up and filled the barrel with extra bricks. Then I went to the bottom and cast off the line. Unfortunately, the barrel of bricks was heavier than I was and before I knew what was happening the barrel started down and jerked me off the ground. I decided to hang on and half way up I met the barrel coming down and received a severe blow on the shoulder. I then continued to the top, banging my head against the beam and getting my fingers jammed in the pulley. When the barrel hit the ground it burst its bottom, allowing the bricks to spill out. I was now heavier than the barrel and so started down again at high speed. Half way down I met the barrel coming up and received severe injuries to my shins. When I hit the ground I landed on the bricks, getting several painful cuts from the sharp edges. At this point I must have lost my presence of mind because I let go the line. The barrel then came down, giving me another heavy blow on the head and putting me in hospital. I respectfully request sick leave." 14

VALETE AND SALVETE VALETE (December, 1957) THE GROVE Dalkin, W. R. 1954-57. V Modern. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S., 1956. A.B. Examination. Leading Seaman Examination. N.C.O. Cadre. Band, 1954-57. Bugle Proficiency. Drum Proficiency. Drum Leader. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. Efficiency Badge. Wright, H. C. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949, Grove, 1954). Upper VI Mod. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1956. School Play, 1954-55. 5th IV Cox, 1956. 4th IV Cox, 1957. Cadet i/c Army Training Stores. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot. QUEENS Hopper, K. A. 1953-57. School Monitor. Lower VI. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1956. Games Committee. School Play, 1957. Colts XV, 1954. 1st XV, 1955-56-57. Colours, 1955-56-57. Cap, 1956-57. Captain, 1957. 2nd XI, 1955-56-57. Colours, 1955-57. 2nd XI Hockey, 1955-56-57. Colours, 1955-57. Squash V, 1956-57. Colours, 1956-57. School Tennis Team, 1954-55-56-57. L/Sg. 2 i/c Army Section. Cert. "A", Parts I and II. 1st Class Shot. Efficiency Badge. Gray, R. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1950). V Mod. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Runner up in Hobbies Cup, 1956. Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S., 1957. Cadet in R.A.F. Section of C.C.F. Cert. "A", Part I. 1st Class Shot.

THE RISE Partridge, C. J. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1948). House Monitor. Upper VI Science. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1955; "A" Level, 1957. York City Major Scholarship. Music Society Committee. Member of Curia. 2nd XV, 1957. 3rd IV, 1957. Colours, 1957. Sergeant 2 i/c R.A.F. Section. Gliding Scholarship. Advanced Proficiency. Cert "A", Part I. Marksman. Hopkinson, R. C. 1953-57 (St. Olave's, 1949). V Mod. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Colts XI, 1953. 2nd XI, 1957. Played for 1st XI. 1957. 2nd XV and Colours, 1957. Played for 1st XV, 1957. Played for 2nd XI Hockey, 1957. R.N. Section of C.C.F. Leading Seaman Examination. Band, 1957. Cert. "A", Part I. Marksman. SCHOOL HOUSE Barrett, A. R. 1954-57 (St. Olave's, 1952). Transitus Mod. G.C.E., "0" Level, 1957. Cadet in Signals Section. Cert. "A", Part I.

SALVETE (September, 1957) THE GROVE Arundale, J. N. (Sh.B), Batty, C. J. (Sh.B), Fox, J. M. R. (Sh.B), Gartaide, J. F. l(Iv cc ), Gibson, P. J. (Sh.A), Hayes, J. F. R. (IVB), Lee, J. R. P. (IVA), Marshall, D. L. (Sh.A), Metcalfe, C. (Sh.A), Pick, R. W. (Sh.A), Pulleyn, R. J. W (Sh.B), Rees, D. C. D. (Sh.B). THE MANOR Barker, R. H. (IVA), Brown, J. R. (Sh.B), Bruce, R.L. (Sh.B), Frank, J. M. (IV cc ), Hirst, D. K. (IV cc ), Hornby, M. R. (Sh.B), Hutchinson, S. R. (Sh.A), Lightfoot, J. D. f(IVA), Pearson, J. M. (Sh.A), Stark, R. E. B. (Sh.A), Sykes, D. (IVA), Tomlinson, C. I. D. (Sh.B), Turnbull, D. A. (Sh.B), Ward, S. D. (IVA), Wise, E. J. (Sh.A), Wood, R. A. (Sh.B).

QUEEN'S Barber, D. J. (Sh.B), Bell, I. (Sh.A), Bytheway, A. J. (Sh.A), Clegg, M. A. ,(IVA), Cossins, J. C. (Sh.B), Hackney, J. D. M. (IV cc ), Hunt, P. (IVB), Jesper, M. C. M. (IV cc ), Mann, P. J. H. (Sh.B), Neal, A. J. (IVB), Raley, M. (Sh.B), Richardson, P. (IV cc ), Shannon, J. R. (IV cc ). Skiera, A. B. (IVB), Spencer, R. A. (Sh.A), Thompson, J. A. D. (Sh.A), West, N. J. (Sh.A.), Wheeler, T. (IV cc ). THE RISE Adcock, R. J. ,(Sh.B), Blackburn, M. S. (Sh.B), Foy, M. C. (IVA), Jones, D. 0. (IVA), Kemp, P. M. (Sh.A), Kettlewell, J. J. (IVB), Kirk, J. M. D. (IVA), Milnes, D. N. (Sh.B), Moss, A. E. (Sh.A.), Parker, C. J. (IVA), Parker, R. H. (IVA), Peat, R. S. (IV cc ), Rawson-Lax, R. I. (Sh.A), Robson, M. E. (Sh.A), Smith, G. R. (Sh.A), Wakefield, A. J. (IV cc ). SCHOOL HOUSE Atkinson, J. M. ,(IV cc ), Bell, M. T. (Sh.B), Carruthers, J. A. B. (Sh.A), Dukes, M. H. (Sh.B), Gillies, J. A. (Sh.A), Middleton, R. T. (Sh.B), Pearey, M. J. (Sh.A), Starkey, J. H. (Sh.B), Worsley, J. V. (Sh.A), Yeadon, D. S. (Sh.B). TEMPLE Abel, M. A. (IV cc ), Bradshaw, J. T. (IVB), Bryan, R. E. (Sh.A), Hart, G. A. (Sh.B), Holgate, G. M. (Sh.A), Jaques, R. E. (Sh.A), Lawson, E. J. (IVA), Monfort, G. R. (Sh.A), Ormiston, J. H. (Sh.A), Pickering, J. B. (Sh.B), Robson, P. J. F. (IVB), Shaw, D. (IV cc ), Yeomans, J. F. (Sh.B).

SCHOOL OFFICERS Christmas Term, 1957 HEAD OF SCHOOL:

D. KIRBY

SCHOOL MONITORS : Head of The Grove: D. KIRBY Head of The Manor: J. M. LENNOX Head of Queen's House: T. CHILMAN Head of The Rise: D. B. IRVIN Head of School House: B. C. R. BUTLER Head of Temple: A. 0. SUTCLIFFE D. ROBINSON Chapel Monitor: T. M. JENKINSON

P. L. BELLWOOD K. A. HOPPER HOUSE MONITORS : The Grove: P. B. BURBIDGE, T. D. J. LAYFIELD, D. E. RAYNER, R. M.

WHEELER. GIBSON, G. P. LOWLEY, W. E. MONTAGUE, F. N. PARKIN, G. D. PARKIN. Queen's House: D. N. L. BERESFORD, J. A. BYGATE, P. S. H. JESPER, R. H. THORP. The Rise: R. R. BALDWIN, K. BROWN, D. J. COOK, C. J. PARTRIDGE, A. C. WILSON. The Manor: W.

School House: R. BAXTER, D. G. MACPHERSON, D. I. STONES, D. A.

WILSON. R. N. BRADFORD, R. E. CROWE, K. GOSLING, M. J. KERSHAW, J. V. LITTLEWOOD, T. PIERCY.

Temple:

GAMES CAPTAINS :

Captain of Rugger: K. A. HOPPER Captain of Shooting: B. C. R. BUTLER Captain of Squash: D. KIRBY Captain of Fencing: P. J. BURTON. EDITORS OF "THE PETERITE" : D. B. IRVIN, K. GOSLING, A. H. CROWTHER

HOUSE NOTES THE GROVE After a term inevitably curtailed by the 'flu epidemic, we can look back with a great deal of satisfaction. According to the dininghall "roster", we found ourselves in the old hall; the Middles commonroom had been painted; and the other changes were twelve new Juniors and four new House Monitors. P. B. Burbidge, T. D. J. Layfield, D. E. Rayner, and R. M. Wheeler are to be congratulated on their appointments, as are D. Kirby, as Head of the School and the House, and P. L. Bellwood as a School Monitor. The only inter-House sport was Rugger, and the winning of the Senior cup for the third successive year was indeed a fine achievement. After the final, W. House, T. D. J. Layfield, and R. L. Jobling were awarded their House colours. The Junior XV, after beating Temple, found that enthusiasm was not sufficient to defeat School House, the eventual winners. In School teams, Kirby was the Vice-Captain of Rugger, and both he and R. M. Wheeler got their 1st XV caps; P. B. Burbidge and R. L. Jobling were awarded their 1st XV colours, and W. House and S. S. Hobson their 2nd XV colours. T. D. J. Layfield, R. L. Evans, I. S. T. Dutton, P. A. Crossley, and L. H. K. Mackay were members of the 3rd XV. R. L. Evans and A. Gomersall played chess for the School, but the former met his match in the end of term competition,—could it be that our Housemaster has found his best sport? It is good to see the Grove so well represented in School activities, such as the Choir and the Debating Society. In the latter we have four Committee Members and several other prominent speakers. In the play Grovites played a big part both on and off the stage. P. L. Bellwood (leading part), T. D. J. Layfield, D. G. M. Young, and F. D. Lavender are to be congratulated on their excellent performances; behind the scenes, D. E. Rayner was the prop. man, P. A. Crossley and W. I. Macdonald were capable electricians, whilst A. J. D. Foster 17

fiddled furiously. The House proms. continue to be very popular under the direction of R. A. Field and T. D. J. Layfield; however, the latter's musical abilities reached their climax in a solo in the School play—a most spirited rendering indeed. Finally, we bid farewell to H. C. Wright and W. R. Dalkin; we thank them for their services to the House and wish them success in the future.

THE MANOR The term began with an inspection of the House, which revealed new decorations in "A" and "H" dormitories and, as always in September, with all the returning members of the House feeling a glow of superiority at their new and higher status—the Junior Middles with exuberance, the Senior Middles with conscious pride, the Seniors with studied indifference, and the Monitors with a wary determination. The new Juniors, sixteen of them, surveyed the strange, new world they had entered with a concern which, if it existed at all, was remarkably well concealed. Indeed, they settled in very quickly, but were only just passing from the "unattached name" stage to the "character" stage (the very fair one, the one with a loud voice, the one with unruly hair, and so on) when all the normal life of the House was disrupted by the 'flu epidemic. Forty-seven members of the House fell victims over a period of a fortnight or so. We were retained as a boarding House and were daily reorganising ourselves in order to cater for the refugees from School House and Grove, This was quite fun for a time, but in the end we were very glad to get down to the usual routine once more. The lack of success which has attended Manor House Rugger in recent years remained unbroken this year, though it was particularly unlucky that the House Captain, McCallum, was unfit for the Senior match. After the match, Jenkinson, who has represented the House in most games, was awarded his House colours. In School teams, McCallum has been awarded 1st XV colours; Gibson, Montague, and J. 0. Armstrong have played in the 2nd XV; De Mulder, Hewitt, and P. H. Sykes played for the Junior Colts, of which R. G. Armstrong was Captain, and Kelly Vice-Captain. Holdsworth played for the Senior Colts. Lennox and Lowley have been regular members of the 1st VIII. In this connection we may mention that a number of the younger members have taken up shooting enthusiastically, and several are showing promise. In classification shooting, too, we are holding our own. Our early exit from the House Rugger matches, combined with the inevitable loss of games time through bad weather, have given us an unusual number of afternoons for "House activities" towards end of term. This presents a problem, for runs lack sustained popularity and the gym. is not always available. However, basket ball has a considerable following, and we had one enjoyable afternoon having an unofficial House match with Temple. The result was a 18

draw at four games each. Thus forty boys had an energetic game, but actually for expenditure of effort none equalled the referees, who had to control not only the game, but an enthusiastic and vociferous audience. The Monitors' match in particular received much encouragement ! We failed to produce any actors for the School play, but the stage builders were recruited entirely from the Manor and at late hours tired, very grubby figures would go to bed, only to be first up next morning rousing their colleagues with cheerful and unwelcome exhortations to get up. And so another term has come to an end, a varied and enjoyable one in many ways, even though it has seen no addition to the cups on our shelves. We continue to hope that success will be our lot soon. QUEEN'S The new School year begins with a brief glance back at the examination and other successes published during the summer vacation. We have to congratulate R. H. Thorp on the successful completion of his Flying Scholarship training, T. Chilman and D. R. Holt on the award of North Riding County Major Scholarships, and many of our Fifth-formers on their successes at "0" level. Unfortunately, our total performance was not sufficient for us to retain the Work Cup, so we began the year with only two cups, for tennis and squash, still on our shelves. To offset this inauspicious start the influx of eighteen new Juniors who have all settled down very well in their first term gives ground for new hopes. Much will clearly depend on them in the next few years, so we follow their first promising steps with particular interest. We are confident that they will seize their opportunities. We expected no spectacular recovery in our first term and were indeed very gratified when we defeated School House 5-3 in the semi-final of the Senior Rugger Competition. We were decisively beaten by Grove in the final, and the Junior XV were defeated by Rise 11-3. In School matches we were represented by K. A. Hopper (Captain) and D. L. Slade (1st XV); J. A. Bygate, A. H. Crowther, and P. J. Burton (2nd XV); and J. W. Beckett and M. W. Foster (Junior Colts). Our prospects in fencing and chess raise higher hopes. We are particularly strongly represented in the former by P. J. Burton, N. R. Barton, and D. N. L. Beresford. We have ample talent for the Music Competition and shall enter a strong team for the cross-country. One of the most pleasing features of the term has been our strong representation in the cast of the School play. Congratulations to K. A. Hopper on a fine performance as leading lady, to B. Jones on his incidental music as well as on a fine performance, to N. R. Barton and A. H. Crowther. 19

Our own societies, Antiquities and Junior Debating, continue their valuable activities. Notable events have been a visit to the Mansion House, kindly arranged by Mrs. Wightman, and a Mock Trial in which "Madame" P. H. Hindle, the famous linguist, provided considerable amusement. It is also hoped next term to publish a small House magazine. Two members of the House leave us this term : K. A. Hopper and R. Gray. We extend to them our very best wishes.

THE RISE The summer holidays seemed to be a short time, and the Christmas Term soon sped away and seemed to be a short time also, but the latter was a longer short time than the former. However, that it was a short-seeming term speaks well for twelve weeks of school routine. Of course, the routine and monotony were pleasantly broken by the large-scale attack of Asian 'flu. We believe that only five gallant people in the Rise have so far escaped it, but if the promised second attack occurs, we are confident that they will catch it, and that it will be far worse. As usual, a new regime was in charge of the old, unchanging, inflexible constitution. Irvin became Head of House, and K. Brown, A. C. Wilson, R. R. Baldwin, Cook, and Partridge became House Monitors. All are learning. On the games field, successes have been more personal than collective. R. R. Baldwin, Mathews, and Howard won their 1st XV colours, and Baldwin was awarded his cap. Hopkinson, too, joined a belated appearance in the 1st XV to his appearances for the 1st XI to conclude successfully his School career; he has now left us, and we wish him well for the future; he will be particularly missed in House sport, where he has been a wonderfully powerful asset in many House cricket sides. We must, though, return to Rugger. Hopkinson, C. D. Ibberson, Partridge, and Irvin played for the 2nd XV; and Irvin, Cook, A. C. Wilson, and Dronfield for the 3rd XV. Other individual successes have been the regular playing of Howard in the School squash team, and the appearance of Ranson; the play of Cook, the Captain, and Gale for the chess team, against what must have been brilliant opposition; and the fencing successes of Cook and Mathews. In the inter-House Rugger competition, we were defeated in the semi-final by Grove, and we had no option but to succumb to the brilliance of Kirby's kicking. The Junior House team fought its way gallantly to the final via Manor and Queen's, but, though beaten by a much stronger School House team, put up a great-hearted performance. The Junior House stars were our five Senior Colts players —the Captain and Vice-Captain, Gale and Ranson, and Gough, 20

Bagnall, and a dynamic "new find", Sim. Rise also provided the Junior Colts scrum-half, Kirk, and the official touch-judge, and so, with the spirit showed by the younger members, we are very confident of the future. Other developments in the House : a squash ladder introduced by our enthusiastic Captain of Squash; twenty-one new books purchased for the best House library in the School (wait for it !); the continued success of the Bible reading and discussion groups; and a great influx of stringed noise-boxes. And that has been the term for the Rise. A sort of concert finished it off : star-items were a duet by two Monitors who wish to remain anonymous, some heated skiffie playing, and some "tricks" by Master M. G. H. Adcock. For the most part, though, we sang, and our thanks are extended to "Uncle" Freddie Waine on the piano. In closing, we wish our three Open Scholarship candidates the very best of luck—they'll need it ! And to close on a happy note, following our Senior School successes in the summer G.C.E., the Junior part of the House has now reached an all-time low and has nonchalantly forged an unbridgable gulf between itself and its nearest rivals !

SCHOOL HOUSE We came back this term with five old Monitors and we congratulate B. C. R. Butler on his appointment as Head of House and D. Robinson on being made a School Monitor, also D. G. Macpherson on his promotion to a House Monitor. We welcome Miss Banks, our new Matron, and hope she will be very happy with us. It was not long, however, before Miss Banks was up to her eyes in work with the 'flu epidemic. The Juniors, we hope, have settled down and have become accustomed to the School. On the academic side, many members of the House did extremely well in their examinations at the end of last term, and amongst those that deserve mention are : J. N. Hanson and N. M. Young with nine subjects, F. I. Watson and C. W. A. Groundwater with eight subjects. This term we managed to put out an extremely strong Junior House team, which beat Rise in the final 16-0. The Senior House team put up a very creditable performance, but were somewhat disappointed in losing 3-5 to Queen's in the semi-final. The success of the Junior House team is due mainly to the efforts made by D. G. Macpherson as Captain of House Rugger. As a result of the Junior XV's victory, D. P. Coles, M. K. Oldham, and R. Priestley were awarded their Junior House colours, and we also congratulate F. C. Beaumont on the award of his Senior House colours. We were extremely well represented in School teams; we had R. Priestley, I. A. Naisby, and D. H. Fletcher in the Junior Colts, and M. J. Bond, P. M. Beachell, P. N. B. Smith, R. A. Hodgson, A. W. 21

Raylor, G. P. Robinson, and D. P. Coles in the Senior Colts. In the 2nd XV we had D. Robinson, J. J. Rhodes, and J. B. Robinson. D. Robinson and J. J. Rhodes are to be congratulated on the award of their 2nd XV colours. Of the 1st XV we congratulate D. G. Macpherson on the award of his colours and cap, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter, and F. C. Beaumont on the award of their colours. The School shooting VIII has been well supported by B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter, M. G. A. Barbutt, and D. A. Wilson. The House Library still survives, thanks to the good work put in by F. I. Watson, assisted by D. S. Atkinson. The House Proms. are being ably run by P. W. Howat, assisted by B. G. Way, F. C. Beaumont, and J. G. Slater. In the School play M. G. A. Garbutt and F. I. Watson did extremely well, having quite large parts, and fortunately F. C. Beaumont had a very boring time behind the stage as prompter. Finally we say goodbye to Mr. E. S. Jeffs, who has been House Master of School House for nine years. We thank him most sincerely for all he has done, and we wish him the very best for the future.

TEMPLE We returned this term to find our numbers somewhat diminished by a then fashionable ailment—Asian 'flu. Our House Master was busily engaged requisitioning boarding houses for hospital purposes and consequently it was some weeks before the House really settled down to the term. Nevertheless, having a rather vacant shelf at the end of last year, we eventually went into the "hardware-hunt" with "gusto". The Senior Rugger was originally viewed with possible confidence, but, alas, our only consolation was that we were beaten by the eventual winners. The Junior Rugger team did a little better and gave the Grove team a very close match. The renaissance of Temple Rugger has long been overdue and it promises well for next year. As regards School teams we were represented in the 1st XV by Kershaw, in the 2nd XV by Precious and Smith, in the Senior Colts by Woodruff and Hodgson, and Bradford, Quin, and Littlewood played for the 3rd XV in its only match of the season. Towards the end of the term, the House not being involved in the Rugger, runs to Bumper Castle Inn were instituted, and were particularly popular with the Monitors. During the summer holidays, A. 0. Sutcliffe obtained his Gliding Certificates, and the House Flying-ace, R. E. Crowe, is to be particularly congratulated on his Flying Scholarship, and consequent antics, which caused him to feature on the front page of numerous newspapers. We hope that these successes will not give the impression

that all Templars have their heads in the clouds. On the contrary, the academic successes of last term's "A" and "0" Level candidates brought home the Work Cup, and so set a shining example to the House this term. The Work Cup has long been associated with Temple, and its return is something of which we are justly proud. We could not pass by the subject of work without mentioning the successes of K. Gosling, and we wish him the best of luck with his Open Scholarship Papers. The Hobbies Room has been used to a much greater extent this term by the Junior half of the House, but we still feel that the hobbies of the Senior Part of the House are such as cannot be carried on in the aforementioned room. In this connection we wish Messrs. Gosling, Kershaw, and Piercy the best of luck with their School Dance which they have initiated this year. The C.C.F. has now been put on a House basis and we feel that we have got off to a good start. On the administrative side we seem to be well represented by T. Piercy—R.A.F. Storeman, J. V. Littlewood—Army Storeman, and R. N. Bradford—R.A.F. Clerk. We are pleased to say that we are not losing anyone this term, but we were very sorry to hear that J. N. Russell had at the last minute forsaken St. Peter's for Manchester University, and the pattering of his tiny feet outside Study II will be much missed. In retrospect we consider we have distinguished ourselves in academic spheres this term, but on the sports field we feel we have not as yet attained the standard of by-gone years. The future is, however, promising, and we believe that in this respect a revival is about to take place.

THE CHAPEL Naturally enough our services in the Chapel were affected by the influenza epidemic at the beginning of term as much as everything else. Perhaps the greatest loss was the cancellation of the Harvest Thanksgiving, which would have come at a time when a large proportion of the School could not have taken part and those who normally decorate the Chapel were busy helping with the nursing. On the other hand we reached a considerably higher standard of congregational singing with the smaller numbers than is possible with the whole School stretching away far from the organ. By the middle of the term we were back at full strength for the Sung Communion on All Saints' Day and the special Service of Commemoration on the morning of Remembrance Sunday. On that Sunday evening, instead of a sermon, there was a ceremony of dedication of three much valued additions to the Chapel furniture. 23

Our warmest thanks go to Mr. F. W. B. Pacey and his son, Mr. F. J. Pacey, both Old Peterites, for a processional cross in memory of Mrs. Pacey. The cross is of silver gilt, with the School coat-of-arms and an inscription beautifully engraved upon the knob. The Old Peterite completed their Coronation Year gift to the Chapel with a very handsome chalice of hammered silver, large enough for our normal use on a Sunday morning. The Chapel Committee purchased a beautiful set of red vestments to take the place of those which Canon Patteson had so kindly lent us. In addition we have to thank most warmly Mrs. Blunt and her family for the gift of a fine set of festal vestments which belonged to her late husband Bishop Blunt and the loan of his cope, which was first used at the Carol Service. These will be a valued reminder of Bishop Blunt's interest in St. Peter's. We are very grateful to those outside preachers who have visited us this term : The Dean of York, the Archdeacon of Doncaster and the Rev. Martin Kaye, Chaplain to the Archbishop of York. The Head Master, the Rev. R. C. Pickard, and the Chaplain have also preached. On 11th December we held a special Memorial Service for Canon Patteson, to whom St. Peter's and St. Olave's owed so much. A large number also attended the Communion Service at 7-15 a.m. on the previous day. Canon Patteson's death came as a personal loss to a great many boys at St. Peter's. His fine example of Christian devotion will not be forgotten. The term ended with the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. It was as beautiful as ever. Choir, congregation and readers had all taken great pains in preparation for it. It is unfortunate that as the School grows the number of visitors who can be with us inevitably decreases. N.K.-W.

THE CHOIR As the Christmas Term came round again the business of reorganising the Choir became the main objective of the first few days of term. Fortunately the three lower voices still had quite a few old hands, the altos only having to have one replacement. But, as usual, a large number of new trebles were needed. However, volunteers were forthcoming and the annual rendering of "0 come, ye servants of the Lord" gave the Choir high hopes for the future. Hopes, however, were shattered when the Harvest Thanksgiving Service in the Minster arrived and fourteen permanent members were down with 'flu. But the supply of keen probationers were at hand and though a Choir of only twenty-six strong went to the Minster, they rose to the occasion. 24

The outstanding dates in the Choir's term were Remembrance Sunday and 3rd Sunday in Advent when the School had its Carol Service. Remembrance Sunday will be remembered in the Choir for two reasons—one, because of a very controversial anthem, "Greater love hath no man", a new addition to their repertoire, which was at first rather unpopular, and secondly because the new processional cross was dedicated and first used that evening. The 'flu epidemic during the early part of the term was a great setback, for, as well as reducing the size of the Choir which went to the Minster service, it put back practices so much that anthems were being prepared in only one week. Considering this, the anthems went very well, although some of the trebles were slightly lacking in confidence. But in spite of all these impediments practices for the Carol Service were begun just as soon as in previous years, and still left time for rehearsal of "0 for the wings of a dove"—Soloist, A. J. Neal (Tr.), which brought the term's normal Evensongs to a fine close. On 1st December the Motet Group, consisting of certain members of the Choir, gave a recital of 16th century music, a report of which

appears elsewhere. The following music was performed during the term :Anthems: "0 come, ye servants of the Lord"—Tye. "Lord, for thy tender mercies' sake—Farrant. "Almighty God who hast"—Ford. "Give us the wings of faith"—Bullock. *"Greater love"—Ireland. "0 thou the central Orb"—Wood. "Let thy merciful ears"—Weelkes. "0 for the wings of a dove"—Mendelssohn. Services:

Stanford in B flat (Evensong). Merbecke (Communion). *Darke in F (Communion).

Practices for the Carol Service were begun in mid-November with the usual enthusiasm. Soloists were soon forthcoming where required. As the service approached extra practices were arranged for both Choir and soloists. The last Sunday of term arrived with a very sleepy Choir for the final practice. Time was short, for the Junior School held their morning service as usual. The School Film Unit was present and took shots of us entering the Chapel robed as for the service itself. After an unpromising start the practice gradually began to have the right effect and voices were on top form when the service arrived.

Both Choir and soloists gave of their utmost best. The Choir sang the following carols :"O little town of Bethlehem"—Walford Davies. "Ding-dong ! merrily on high"—French, 1588. *"There is no rose of such virtue"—John 7oubert. "The Holly and the Ivy"—Traditional, arr. Watford Davies. "In dulci jubilo"-14th century German, arr. Pearsall. "The Three Kings"—Peter Cornelius. * Newly added to the repertoire.

B.G.W.

RECITAL BY MOTET GROUP On Sunday, 1st December, at 8 p.m., the Motet Group gave a recital of sacred music in the Science Block which consisted of a Mass and five anthems :— Laudate Nomen Domini—Tye. Missa Papae Marcelli—Palestrina. Hide not thou thy Face from me, 0 Lord—Farrant. Call to Remembrance, 0 Lord—Farrant. O Lord the maker of all thing—Mundy. O Praise the Lord—Batten.

To many people the anthems by Tye and Farrant would probably be very familiar as they have been sung in Chapel several times. On this occasion the Tye was sung in Latin instead of English. The main work was Missa Papae Marcelli which is divided into six sections; Kyrie Eleison, Gloria in excelsis, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei. It was written about the time of the short reign of three weeks of Pope Marcellus II. When he heard the careless way in which the music was sung, he told the Papal Choir that they should sing so that the words could be heard properly and that they should put more expression into the music. It was to his honour and to this purpose that Palestrina wrote this in about 1555. The last two anthems were not known to most people but they were full of interest. The Motet Group consisted of those members of the Choir who had volunteered to sing for this recital, which amounted to just over half the Choir. The whole was completely unaccompanied and the intonation was excellent. It was performed in the Science Block because the acoustics are such that there is a long reverberation period. The result was that the music came to life even more than in Chapel and that half the Choir in the Science Block produced more volume than the whole Choir in Chapel. In the last two anthems there were some thrilling climaxes of which the Motet Group made the most. I personally feel that there should be another recital of this type sometime in the future. The performance was recorded on a tape but one or two faults developed in the tape itself so the whole programme may be rerecorded in the near future. A permanent recording of this recital would be an excellent idea. J.G.S. 26

"NIGHTMARE ABBEY" Anthony Sharp's dramatization of "Nightmare Abbey" should be considered in relation to Peacock's novel, since it follows it so closely, adding nothing to it and taking little away. We can judge the play better from knowing what the novelist set out to do. The plot is thin. A young man who, after his first love affair, had got the "passion for reforming the world", is brought down to reality by his inability to choose between two young women. He loses both in his dilemma, but is left with a happier outlook than he had before his problem arose. Since it is a story about ideas and characters, we must consider how the play gives these ideas to the theatre audience, and how effective the characters are. Peacock wrote his novel to make gentle fun of some of his contemporaries and their ideas. Who these contemporaries were does not matter much, though we might keep in mind that he saw Shelley in Scythrop, and Coleridge in Flosky. The ideas we could summarise as the different aspects of despair, temporarily eradicated by triumphant optimism, or by Madeira; and, in a more general way, the clash between the real and the metaphysical. Religious despair is the theme of Mr. Toobad; Mr. Listless shows us refined boredom; philosophical misery comes from Mr. Flosky; and despair over everyday life is the mark of Mr. Glowry. But optimism, in the person of Mr. Hilary, "a very cheerful and elastic gentleman", as Peacock describes him, overcomes them for a short time, and they finish Act I singing a catch together. Eagerly, too, each of the sad ones had accepted Glowry's invitation to "a smiling bumper, and let us all be unhappy together". The clash of the real and the metaphysical is most notably seen in Scythrop, in relation to Marionetta and Stella. The St. Peter's Players performed this play on 12th, 13th and 14th December. The set was a triumph of ingenuity by Mr. Hart and Mr. Gaastra. We were all intrigued by the subtlety of the scene changes for the second act. The backcloth gave us a view through the window that was perhaps too bright and inviting for "the fen country of Lincolnshire", a county unkindly described by King Henry VIII as "one of the most brute and beastly of the whole realm". Although it contrasted strangely with the bleakness of the traverse curtain, it was beautifully done, and pleasant to look at. The timing and movement on the stage were excellent, and it is not with a view to excusing anything, but rather to emphasise the care and precision of Mr. Burgess's production that mention should 27

be made of the difficulties there must be in manoeuvring any more than four players on a small stage at the same time. But we have now come to take excellence almost for granted in Mr. Burgess's productions. The most difficult characters for boys to play are, of course, the female ones. While both K. A. Hopper and F. I. Watson did very well, I would give the prize to Watson as Stella, who has, as Peacock says, "no coquetry, no disguise", to help her along. She is the early feminist, and Watson seemed to show a genuine appreciation of the part. Let us say, in passing, that Hopper as Marionetta had evolved a most effective flick of the hand in his mime scene in front of the traverse curtain. Among the three servants' parts, F. D. Lavender had the most scope as Fatout, and made good use of his chances. A. H. Crowther, as Raven, had the hardest task, and did it quite adequately. I enjoyed D. G. M. Young's playing of Crow; his make-up was most effective, and he used a Geordie-cum-Cockney accent delivered in suitably raucous and sleepy tones. N. R. Barton was inclined to be harsh as Hilary, but he was certainly cheerful; T. D. J. Layfield was not quite at home as Flosky, but he looked the part, and affected most convincing disdain when interrupted by Marionetta. Listlessness is difficult to act, and D. L. Brown as Listless tended to be monotonous; but he had his moments, and showed real alarm at the prospect of fashion compelling him to read Dante. Mr. Toobad was played with pleasing gloom by M. G. A. Garbutt. B. Jones as Glowry was perhaps too vigorous and healthy for a disillusioned fen owner "of an atrabilarious temperament"; but he spoke beautifully and made the best of his scene with Scythrop before the discovery of Stella. In the main part of Scythrop, P. L. Bellwood did very well, showing a happy balance between gloomy passion and facetiousness. We thank Mr. Burgess, and Mr. Holbeche, who did a great deal of work as his assistant, for producing a delightful play, and the players for the enthusiasm that their performance showed. Behind the scenes a team worked hard at the lights and at shifting things; they did it so well under Mr. Hart's management that it would be easy to forget them. The orchestra, under Mr. Jorysz, entertained us before the play and in the interval; and in connection with the music, we must congratulate B. Jones on his compositions for the mime scenes. Both the ghostly and gay pieces were most appropriate, and clearly caught the imagination of the audience.

D.G.C.

THE LIBRARY The Library Monitors appointed for the coming year were : T. Chilman (Assistant Librarian) and D. B. Irvin, T. M. Jenkinson, A. 0. Sutcliffe, J. M. Lennox, K. Brown, R. N. Bradford, T. D. J. Layfield. This term the Library was principally concerned with the development of the English and Religious sections, and in particular the acquisition of biographies and criticisms of famous authors. Notable acquisitions amongst other sections were the "Documents in Mycenean Greek" by Michael Ventris and John Chadwick, relating to the solution of the Linear A and Linear B scripts found at Knossos and elsewhere, and "A History of the English Speaking People—Vol. III —The Age of Revolution" by Winston S. Churchill. Three books were very kindly presented to the School Library. They were :Jazz its evolution and essence—by Andre Hodeir, presented by Paul —

Baines (Temple, 1952-57). The Right Way to Swim—by Winifred Gibson, presented by the author. Things Worth While—by Evelyn Cheeseman, presented by Rev. J. A. Eastern.

The list below shows the books acquired last term for the English, Religious and History sections :English. Literary Essays—Ravid Daiches. Rudyard Kipling—Rupert Croft-Cooke. The Great Tradition—F. R. Leavis. E. M. Forster—Lionel Trilling. Henry James—Michael Swan. George Eliot—Joan Bennett. George Eliot—Lettice Cooper. Rudyard Kipling—Bonamy Dobree. Early Victorian Novelists—Lord David Cecil. The Growth of the English Novel—Richard. Church. Conrad—A Reassessment—Douglas Hewitt. Thomas Hardy—Douglas Brown. The Wound and the Bow—Edmund Wilson. The Uses of Literacy—Richard Hoggart.

Religion. St. John's Gospel—A commentary by R. H. Lightfoot—edited by C. F. Evans. The Epistle of Paul to the Collossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians—E. F. Scott. The Epistle of Paul to the Romans—C. H. Dodd. Dictionary of the Bible—edited by James Hastings. The Singing Church—an outline history of the music sung by choir and people—C. Henry Phillips.

History.

A History of the English Speaking People—Vol. III—The Age of Revolution—Winston S. Churchill. The New Cambridge History—Vol. I—The Renaissance, 1493-1520— edited by G. R. Potter. The New Cambridge Modern History—Vol. VII—The Old Regime1713-63—edited by J. 0. Lindsay.

THE CURIA Christmas Term, 1957 The term began, as usual, with the preliminary meeting, when P. L. Bellwood was elected Chairman of the Society and R. Baxter, Secretary. At this same meeting new members were proposed and the membership increased to seventeen. The first meeting took the form of a discussion with the "Royal Family" as the subject. The evening proved to be most successful, many interesting points being raised for discussion. In the second meeting D. A. Wilson played a selection of records to the Society. They ranged from Tchaikovsky's "1812" to the latest Tommy Steele recordings. Discussion was encouraged after each record and a most enjoyable evening resulted. Mr. Craven kindly agreed to talk to the Society on "French Culture" in the last meeting of the term. A convincing and instructive talk was rounded off by the playing of a record of delightful traditional French songs. Finally, the domestic staff must be thanked for providing refreshments at each of the meetings. R.B.

CAREERS During the Christmas holidays the Careers Room was redecorated and the opportunity was taken to improve the lighting and provide additional display space for the ever-mounting supply of careers literature. Display shelves have been made beneath two of the notice boards and there will soon be another pamphlet rack so that it will be possible to show the full range of Ministry pamphlets in the "Choice of Careers" series. Though there is still no difficulty for the well-qualified boy to find the career of his choice, the Public Schools Appointments Bureau has, in recent months, found greater difficulty in placing those boys whose qualifications consist solely of a few "0" levels. It is confidently predicted by one of the officers of the Bureau that this difficulty will increase and that the most difficult time will be a period of years beginning in 1961. This state of affairs seems to arise as the result of a number of factors, the chief of which are the running-down of National Service, the post-war population "bulge", which will begin to leave the grammar schools in 1961, a slowing-down in recruitment by a large body of industry and commerce and the reduction in the size of the Armed Forces. It is thus going to be ever more important for all boys to become as highly-qualified as possible before leaving school, both by obtaining the best possible General Certificates and by taking a full part in as many out-of-class activities as time will permit. It is becoming more and more difficult 30

r to obtain a University place and standards of entry generally are tending to rise. One recent instance of this is that Agricultural Colleges are now demanding separate Chemistry and Biology at "0" level where a pass in General Science would have done before. Mr. Thomson, the Northern Secretary of the Public Schools Appointments Bureau, will be visiting the school on Tuesday, 1 1 th February, when he will be available to discuss any careers problem with any boy over 16 who wants to use the opportunity. He will also be able to see Old Peterites, up to the age of 24, providing they have made arrangements with me beforehand. The details of the Bureau's Easter Short Works Courses should be available before the end of January, while we should have the information about the summer courses before the end of term. The hosts at the Bureau's Annual Conference early in January were the three main professional bodies of civil engineers. The conference was held at the Institution of Civil Engineers and received certain press prominence because of the announcement that the profession is to award up to 20 scholarships annually to help boys to read Engineering at University who would otherwise be unable to do so because their fathers' incomes are large enough (just over £2,000 a year) to exclude financial help, from State or local awards, but too small to be able to pay all the costs of a University education, especially if there are a number of other children in the family Details of these scholarships are still being worked out and all schools should receive full details in due course. However, this topic was only one of many in an extremely interesting and useful conference. A panel of eminent speakers described the work of the various sections of the profession from design to the execution of a project and they gave an impression of a varied and satisfying career, much of which meets the very common plea for an outdoor career. Prospects of working overseas are good and the development of the new countries, of major hydro-electric schemes and of the oil industry hold out a bright prospect for the industry. Entry can be either through a University course or by joining one of the large civil engineering companies as a trainee, and prospects seem to be equally good either way. The University course, however, seems to be preferable, apart from the obvious advantages of attending University, in that the professional qualifications are obtained under much pleasanter and somewhat easier conditions. Full details about entry into the civil engineering profession can be found in the Careers Room. In the afternoon the conference was addressed by Sir Howard Roberts, formerly Clerk to the London County Council, who spoke about the Local Government Service. He expects that in the next session of Parliament proposed legislation will give a much greater degree of autonomy to local government and that this will increase its attractiveness to boys who want to find a career in which they can serve the community. He was at pains to stress that there are no 31

political strings attached to the service, and that generally local government officers find that changes in the political composition of the authority they serve has very little effect on the work they do or on the way in which they do it. All departments, with one exception, can be entered direct and the entrants can serve his articles with, for instance, the surveyor, the clerk, who is the chief legal officer, and with the treasurer. The only post which needs special qualifications which cannot be obtained by this method is that of Medical Officer of Health, a post, of course, which is awarded only to a doctor. Anyone interested in the prospects in local government will find the clerk of his local authority willing to give him further information about vacancies and prospects in the locality.

THE REV. JOHN BAYLES (Head Master, 1592-1595) Canon J. S. Purvis, the Minster Archivist, has kindly sent us the following extract from the Act Books of the High Commission of York (f.211v), under the date 27th August, 1594. The incident recorded has not previously been made public, and this sidelight on the headmastership of John Bayles will be of interest to all who concern themselves with the history of the School. J. Bayles' tenure of the office was short. He was appointed in February, 1590-1, "for so long as he shall behave himself", and retired in late 1595. While the proviso in the terms of his appointment most likely referred to religious orthodoxy, since Bayles' immediate predecessors, John Pullen and John Fletcher, had Papist leanings (the latter, indeed, openly embracing the old faith and being dismissed in consequence), it may well be that the case recorded below contains a hint of the reasons for the brevity of his headmastership. Although his defence in this particular instance may have been convincing, there may well have been further charges of misappropriating school property which he could not rebut. This evidence of the number of boys in the School, 30 in all, in 1594 is interesting as illustrating the ups and downs in the School history. Only five years previously, in 1589, the then Archbishop of York could write of St. Peter's as a school "where upwards of 200 boys are virtuously trained up". Perhaps, too, the means of inculcating virtue then approved are reflected in the expression "sub sua ferula"—"under his birch" ! Act Book of the HIGH COMMISSION of York, f.211v. 27 August 1594. Mr. Bayles being this day called and convented before Mr. Dr. Gibson Mr. Palmer Mr. Bunny and Mr. Lyndley her Majesties Commissioners for causes ecclesiasticall confessed that there were tenne schollers or 32

thereabouts sub sua ferula at this present and some under the ussher there And whereas he was then charged with wast of some woodes about the schole at the Horsefaire belonging to the Deane and Chapiter of this Church and of some houses also belonging thereunto he denyed that he had made any waste at all of any of the houses belonginge to the said schole Yet confessed that he had cut downe an old wallnot tre which was redy to fall and so hath bene wasting this yeres And also an ash tre which was somewhat decayed by meanes of ropes or some other thinges fastened thereunto to uphold the said walnot tree now cut downe the which trees he also confesseth he hath bestowed upon the schole and not pursed any penny thereof to his owne private use.

THE MUSIC SOCIETY Hon. Secretary: T. M. JENKINSON. Gramophone Librarian: J. G. SLATER.

Chairman: MR. F. WAINE. Choral Society Secretary: B. JONES.

House Representatives: The Grove:

The Manor:

Queen's:

R. A. FIELD. A. GOMERSALL.

G. D. PARKIN. R. H. SYKES.

T. CHILMAN. B. JONES.

The Rise: K. BROWN. C. J. PARTRIDGE.

School House: J. G. SLATER. B. G. WAY.

Temple: K. GOSLING. I. T. HUNTER.

This has been a notable term in the history of the Society, for its constitution has been radically changed. Formerly all meetings were open to any member of the School who might care to attend. This frequently seemed to result in a meagre attendance at meetings. Now the Society has a closed membership numbering about forty—as many as can possibly be accommodated in the music room—and a waiting list. The members of the Society have the privilege of attending the Society's meetings and the use of the School's record library and amplifier. The vast increase in attendance at meetings and the improvement in the standard of meetings has been encouraging. There have been five meetings during the term; two open meetings and three closed. The first was an open meeting held on Saturday, 12th October, at 6-30, in the Lecture Theatre. This took the form of a musical contest between a team picked from the Society's Committee (K. Brown, Slater, Gomersall and Field) and a team from musical non-committee members (Irvin, Howat, Beresford and Young). The Committee were narrowly defeated by 331 to 34. The second meeting, on Thursday, 31st October, at 12-30, was the Society's "first ever" closed meeting. T. Chilman gave a talk on Concert Hall Acoustics. This proved to be a very interesting talk on a subject of which most members were ignorant. 33

The third meeting, on Thursday, 14th November, at 12-30, consisted of an illustrated talk by J. G. Slater, with musical illustrations, on "The piano concerto—an introduction". Illustrations were taken from Beethoven's "Emperor Concerto". An open meeting was held on Saturday, 23rd November, at 6-30, in the Gym. This took the form of a concert given by Mr. Waine (piano) with Mr. Jorysz (violin) and Mrs. Anderson ('cello). Their programme ended with Schubert's famous piano trio in B flat. The programme was very enjoyable, although the acoustics of the Gym. left much to be desired. The final meeting of the term, the fifth, on 28th November, was the "Secretary's day" when Jenkinson introduced and played on records Rachmaninoff's 1st Piano Concerto in F sharp minor. This was a sequel to the third meeting. Three Committee meetings were held during the term. It has been noticed that the attendance at the closed meetings of over 30 a time has far exceeded the average attendances in previous years. We look forward hopefully to the future. We are indebted to Mrs. Rochfort-Hyde for the generous gift of the following bound volumes of pianoforte music which have been added to the Music Library :Chopin: 24 Etudes. Nocturnes. Valses. Ballades. Impromptus et Fantaisies. Rondos et Scherzos. Preludes.

Debussy: Preludes. and miscellaneous piano pieces by Schumann and Macdowell.

T.M.J.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY This has been our first term under the Chairmanship of Mr. Hart, Mr. Le Tocq having retired at the end of the last season. Unfortunately it cannot be said that debating got off to a bright start; as there were few healthy speakers for the first meeting on 5th October. The motion before an open house, at this meeting, was "This House believes there is a place for racial segregation". This was proposed by Mr. L. C. Le Tocq, who considered that political segregation was necessary, as the blacks have no sentiments for politics. Opposing was Mr. P. L. Bellwood, who believed the black to be a perfectly normal person that ought to be given a chance to 34

prove himself. The seconders were Mr. F. C. Beaumont and Mr. D. J. Cook respectively. The motion was lost by 35 votes to 39, with 2 abstentions. The following three meetings also found themselves afflicted, this time by the play. However, we managed to find sufficient people willing to be in two places at once. The second meeting was held on 26th October in the Lecture Theatre. The motion, "This House deplores colonialism", was proposed by Mr. D. B. Irvin and opposed by Mr. K. H. Rhodes. The former considered that it tried to impinge on native ways and was bad; the latter considered that it stood for freedom and was good. The principals were seconded by Mr. S. B. Robinson and Mr. D. L. Brown. The motion was defeated by 11 votes to 29, with 10 abstentions. The third meeting was held on 1st November when Mr. T. D. J. Layfield rose to propose "This House considers that the Public School is not an essential part of the national educational system". He did not approve of the extravagance in the Public School education, whereas Mr. P. A. Crossley considered that Public Schools had stood the test of time and were still essential. Seconders were Mr. H. R. L. Purse (proposition) and Mr. N. R. Barton (opposition). Not believing in self-annihilation the House returned the figures of 16 for and 26 against, with 2 abstentions. The fourth and last meeting of the term was held on 30th November. At this meeting Mr. A. H. Crowther proposed "This House considers that advertising has deteriorated to such an extent that it ought to be abolished". He, Mr. Crowther said, stood for people who desired to retain their free will. Mr. R. L. Evans, opposing, tried to persuade the House that advertising was both an art and a necessity. Mr. D. N. L. Beresford seconded the proposition and Mr. C. J. Partridge the opposition. The House was unconvinced by the proposition's case, to whom it allotted no votes. The House thus divided 31 votes against with 12 abstentions. Mr. D. B. Irvin was in the Chair. Twenty-eight members have been elected for this season, many of which are promising speakers. It is interesting to note that of 14 platform speeches from the Society members, six were maiden. During the term a meeting for non-members, which hides under the name of the Junior Debating Society, was held. These meetings enable young persons to gain the experience of speaking, without facing an audience of critical, experienced speakers. They seem to be successful and are invaluable to the main Society. T.M.J. 35

THE SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY The first meeting of the term followed the same course that it has taken from time immemorial. Two films were shown. The first film, "God of Creation", a colour film, showed the wonders of creation from the infinite universe down to the lowly butterfly. The other film, "Monastral Blue", showed the development of a dye of that name from its early discovery to its final use in industry and commerce. At the first Committee meeting of the term it was proposed that a senior section of the Science Society should be formed, limited to the Sixth and Transitus, which could then have lectures of a more advanced nature. This proposal was carried unanimously, and the Senior Society subsequently formed. The Junior Science Society is completely separate from the Senior Society, having its own Chairman, and Committee, and depending on its own subscriptions. The first meeting of the Senior Science Society took the form of a talk by Mr. E. K. Robinson on Science and Religion, followed by a discussion on the subject by members of the Society. The Chaplain was invited to attend the meeting. Mr. Robinson said that, throughout the ages, conflict had existed between scientists and theologians. Questions such as "Is man evolved or created by God" cannot be answered solely from a scientific or religious point of view, but from a combination of the two. The following meeting consisted of two lectures by members of the Upper Sixth. C. J. Partridge gave a lecture on Gyroscopes, explaining their properties—of gyroscopic inertia, and precession— and their uses in everyday life, mainly navigation. This lecture was extremely well illustrated by gyroscopes of all kinds, including a multiframe gyroscope. The second lecture, by K. Brown, was on the subject of Semi-conductors, a subject which is becoming increasingly important today. Semi-conductors are being used extensively in the electrical industry in transistors, rectifiers, etc., for their smallness permits a decrease in the size of an instrument. For the third meeting of the year we were fortunate in having as lecturer Dr. A. J. Nicholson, of Leeds University, who gave a talk on Bacteriology. Although bacteria conjures up in most people's minds the idea of disease and death, the vast majority of bacteria, however, are non-pathogenic. Bacteria are minute organisms living in great abundance throughout the earth. Dr. Nicholson talked of various examples of bacteria, and the effect certain chemicals have on bacteria. Dr. P. Hunt, of Leeds University, lectured at the last meeting of the term on Ferro-magnetism. The lecturer started by explaining the meaning of the subject of the lecture, and then went on to more 36

advanced aspects of the subject. At times it was thought that the level of this lecture was slightly above the general level of scientific knowledge of the members of the Society. In conclusion it must be said that the experiment of forming a senior section of the Society has proved very successful, and the T.C. Society may look forward to another successful term.

THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Clan Stewart's" Voyage 8 was to S. and E. African ports, and occupied the latter part of last term, the summer holidays, and the beginning of this term. The actual dates and ports of call are given at the end of this note. It was not an eventful voyage, except for an incident with a waterspout, which Capt. Graham describes thus : "The night before we were to sight Table Mountain it became very squally with plenty of heavy rain. I was awakened by a loud bang and could hear the rain lashing down. I nipped out of my bed and found my entrance lobby awash with water. The wind was screaming rather like ten thousand furies let loose and water was everywhere. It stopped as suddenly as it had begun. I wondered what had happened and found that during one heavy squall when it was pitch dark, a waterspout had been travelling ahead of the squall and could not be seen until it reached the ship. It had passed across the ship and re-formed the other side. The whole affair lasted for about 14 minutes." The ship's outward cargo consisted of the usual wide variety of British exports. Many of these are items which are never "in the news" yet go far towards helping our economy : parcels of books, cases of tennis balls, bags of plaster, drums of fire-cement, kegs of lactose, rolls of carpets, crates of Bibles, bundles of steel sleepers, chests of medical supplies, bales of raw rubber, cartons of confectionery—the list seems endless. But, of course, the main items are bulkier and more familiar—cars, vans, steel tubes, and other steel manufactures, industrial chemicals and railway rolling stock. Because of her heavy lifting equipment the "Clan Stewart" had such items as three 10-ton scrapers, three 57-ton locomotive boilers, a 12-ton transformer and a 64-ton boiler, but she can handle items up to 105 tons. The homeward cargo, which was for discharge at Avonmouth, Liverpool, and Glasgow, consisted partly of raw materials such as antimony, wattle extract, groundnuts, copper and asbestos, partly of consumer goods—tobacco, fruit peel, canned fruit, and dried fruit. The present voyage, Voyage 9, began on 31st October, 1957, from Liverpool, and, after calling at S. African ports, the ship is calling at Mauritius. 37

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Sailed from Liverpool 26th June; arrived Durban 15th July. Sailed from Durban 22nd July; arrived Lourengo Marques 23rd July. Sailed from Lourengo Marques 26th July; arrived Beira 27th July. Sailed from Beira 18th August; arrived Lourengo Marques 19th August. Sailed from Lourengo Marques 22nd August; arrived Durban 25th August. Sailed from Durban 31st August; arrived Cape Town 2nd September. Sailed from Cape Town 4th September; arrived Avonmouth 22nd September.

At the time of writing the "Clan Stewart" is well on Voyage 9, having left Liverpool on 31st October for Dakar (7th November), Lobito Bay, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London (arrived 30th November) and Mauritius.

THE FILM SOCIETY Pride of place must be given this time to the news that we have started to make a film of our own. Until now we have had to content ourselves with showing good class films, trying to explain what makes a film good class—no easy matter—and inculcating in our members a taste in films. Now we have taken upon ourselves the chastening experience of finding out, the hard (and expensive !) way, what constitutes effective camera work in recording out-of-school activities through an academic year. At the moment and until the first 100 feet of film is developed, we don't know whether we are recording anything at all. The selfconstituted committee of enthusiasts plumped for colour; which may have been a mistake. However, we hope to have something worthwhile to show to visitors at the Science Exhibition of 1959, and if we have, it may well be the forerunner of other home-made films for later Exhibitions. Of the films we have seen this term, "The Ladykillers" seemed frankly disappointing. The macabre type of humour and the burlesque fell rather flat before an audience that perhaps preferred something more direct. It was noticeable how even the slightest hint of possible slapstick evoked immediate laughter which fell away when the scene failed to develop in the manner anticipated. "The Wooden Horse" proved more popular but didn't really rise much above the level of competence. The film deteriorated sharply into clichés once the escape from the camp was accomplished. "The Third Man" was rightly agreed to be the most meritorious film of the term, and perhaps it is some justification for the existence of our Society that it was so generally agreed. But Carol Reed's intelligent and distinguished direction of this film was, in my opinion, closely challenged by two films in a programme of shorter films on 25th November. 38

The first, from the Petroleum Board, with the rather silly title of "Song of the Clouds", proved to be stirring propaganda for air travel. Brilliantly edited and with a forcibly spoken commentary, it swiftly introduced one to the aeroplanes and airports of the world, and by its judicious admixture of aero-engineering, travelogue, and personal story can hardly have failed to inspire many of the young people present with the possibilities of travel in the new age of jet-propulsion. The second film, "The Red Balloon", was so charming because it so faithfully reflected the country of its origin, perhaps even the city where it was made. Only the French could possibly have devised so light a soufflé and executed it with so deft a touch. For those with no taste for fantasy there was always the background of Parisian streets—not the well-known ones that are now more international than French. This half-hour film was a model programme-filler for the discerning manager of a commercial cinema who prefers quality to quantity. It is the job of Film Societies to provide him with an audience that will make it worth his while. F.J.W.

THE YOUNG FARMER'S CLUB Chairman: T. M. JENKINsoN. Leader: K. G. COULTHARD, ESQ. Secretary: J. S. Barnum'. Vice-Chairman: W. I. MACDONALD Librarians: D. P. CoLEs, R. R. BALDWIN. 7 'scourer: R. W. PEACOCK.

The first meeting of the term was an open meeting at which it was hoped to interest new boys in the Club. At this meeting, D. P. Coles showed three films from Perkin's Diesels on "The Red Poll", "Tractor Ploughing", and "The Diesel Tractor". There was a great number of new boys present who hoped to join the Club. At the second meeting, on 17th October, our speaker was unable to attend and an improvised quiz was held, a team from the Committee beating a team from the rest of the Club. The third meeting, on 7th November, was another internal meeting at which R. W. Peacock spoke on "Farm Machinery", illustrating his talk by use of the epidiascope. T. J. Pick then spoke on "Dairy Farming" and passed round leaflets about the Friesian dairy cow. At the fourth meeting, on 21st November, Dr. and Mrs. Scott spoke on "Chemical Warefare in Agriculture"; Dr. Scott dealing with Herbicides and Mrs. Scott with Fungicides. Unfortunately these talks had to be cut short because of lack of time. This was followed by a meeting of the Advisory Committee. The final meeting of the term was held on Thursday, 12th December, when Dr. Taylor, a technical director of the I.C.I., showed some films relating to the I.C.I. and other industries in North East Yorkshire. 39

We made two visits during the term, one, on 31st October, to the British Sugar Corporation Factory at Poppleton, and the other, on 5th December, to Richardson's Fertilizer Factory in York. The meetings this term have been well attended and it is hoped that this high standard will be continued. W.I.M.

C.C.F. NOTES Lieutenant D. S. Mair joined the Contingent this term, and has taken charge of the N.C.O. Cadre. Commissioned during National Service, Lieutenant Mair served in Malaya and in East Africa. Some changes have been made in the normal training programme. On all parade days the whole Contingent now falls in for the flag lowering ceremony, and all are dismissed together. Every third week there is a march-past at the end of the parade. Apart from giving the Contingent obvious marching practice with the band, which now exists all the year, this gives us an opportunity to invite visitors to take the salute. Since 26th November an inter-House C.C.F. competition has been running; it is to last all the year, and is worked on a system of points gained or lost by individuals for specified actions. In addition to this, Major D. K. Crews, who resigned the command of the Contingent in August, has kindly offered to present a trophy for inter-House competition, for the performance of an arduous task. It is intended that this shall be competed for every year. The Fernie Cup will thus revert to its original purpose, and will be competed for by a drill competition. It is hoped that the trophy for the main competition will be decided upon and named in the near future.

MAIN EVENTS OF THE TERM 2ND OCTOBER.

The Contingent was to have been visited by the Admiral Commanding Reserves, Rear-Admiral G. Thistleton-Smith, C.B., G.M., but this visit had to be cancelled because of the epidemic. 22ND OCTOBER.

Visit by Commander R. R. Whalley, R.N., Area Officer, the North Eastern Area H.Q., Sea Cadet Corps, who took the salute at the first march-past. 12TH NOVEMBER.

Visit by Major R. F. Tomlinson, Commanding the Depot, XIV The West Yorkshire Regiment, to which the C.C.F. is affiliated. He took the salute at the march-past. 40

3RD DECEMBER.

The Contingent was very glad to welcome the Head Master, who took the salute at the march-past. Afterwards he presented Flying Scholarship badges to Corporals Crowe and Thorp, congratulating them on their achievement, and the Contingent on its appearance in the march-past.

ARMY CAMP, 1958 This will be at Castlemartin, near Pembroke, South Wales, from 29th July to 6th August, 1958.

R.A.F. SECTION Flight Sergeant K. Brown became the N.C.O. in charge of the Section. Number I Flight's training has been partly for the Advanced Proficiency Examination, and mainly in the N.C.O. Cadre. Number II Flight has been sub-divided into two parts. One part is training for the Proficiency Examination, and the other, by choice, for the Certificate "A", Part II. This has been done to reduce the chance of cadets leaving School without a recognised qualification. For the same reason a change has been made in the R.A.F. Basic Section, in which all cadets will take Certificate "A", Part II, before entering the R.A.F. Section. Many N.C.O.s have, as usual, been helping as instructors in various parts of the C.C.F., not necessarily in R.A.F. subjects.

R.N. SECTION As a considerable number of R.N. cadets left in the summer, the complement of the R.N. Section has fallen to 28. Since many Senior Cadets have assumed positions of responsibility in the Basic Section or Recruits, the Naval Squad on parade has been small, and the two Divisions temporarily combined into one. P.O. Clark has assumed command of the Section with Lg./Sea. Bellwood second-in-command. Bellwood has, however, been much occupied with the Band. The other main positions of responsibility have been filled by Lg./Sea. J. S. Ibberson (Boat Rating), Lg./Sea. Jenkinson (Yeoman of Signals), and Lg./Sea. Burton, Mathews, and Wheeler, who are in charge of Basic or Recruit Squads. The Stores and Seamanship Room have been most adequately looked after by A.B. Evans and A.B. Gomersall, while A.B. Slater has proved to be a very reliable R.N. Writer. This term four senior members of the R.N. Section have joined the N.C.O. Cadre. Though the training was considerably interrupted by illness, some good work was done. On the whole the drill of the R.N. Section has been satisfactory, and during the ceremonial parades the marching with rifles has been of a high order. 41

SCOUTING SENIOR SCOUT TROOP This term the Troop numbered 25, a record so far during its five years in existence, and we found it necessary to restart Mallory and Wingate Patrols to add to the firmly established Livingstone and Scott Patrols. The P/L.s are respectively : Livingstone—J. M. Lennox; Mallory—G. D. Parkin; Scott—R. R. Baldwin; and Wingate—K. A. Steel. Nine members of the Troop remain from last year and five of these are Queen's Scouts, R. R. Baldwin and G. D. Parkin qualifying during November. Fifteen Scouts came up from the Troop; ten of these are First Class, M. J. French and J. A. Shouksmith completing the tests for the badge during the Christmas Term. We also welcome one new member who has not been a Scout. The training programme for the term was mainly centred round the Ambulance badge and certain tests for the First Class badge, while a number of Seniors took detailed weather readings in preparation for the Meteorologist badge. A number of outdoor meetings were held, including practice in pioneering and mapping, usually with added difficulties caused by failing light. Four tea chests were converted into robust and attractive Patrol boxes and they will serve as patterns for the rest of the Group so that all Patrols will eventually have their own inexpensive storage boxes. Next term we hope to make a start on the conversion of the outer room of the Scout Store into a Senior Scout Room and these boxes will form the first, but we hope not the last, furniture for this room. During his inspection of school groups, Mr. B. Blake, N. Riding Field Commissioner, visited us this term. He attended a normal meeting and seemed to be quite satisfied with what he saw and heard. As his one real criticism seemed to be that no one in the Group knows how to tie a clove-hitch properly, perhaps we are not doing so badly ! As noted in the Scout Troop notes, four of the Seniors have regularly been assisting Mr. Holbeche and Mr. Montgomery. This now seems to be an established tradition and probably justifies the existence of the Senior Troop more than any other single factor. As in previous years we hope that it will lead to several warrants as A.S.M. being awarded before long. Just before Christmas some of the Senior Troop, aided by Ormiston of the Scout Troop, braved the elements to sing Christmas Carols in Clifton on two evenings. We felt we were amply rewarded by being able to donate our takings, £7 2s. 8d., to the Royal National Institute for the Blind. 42

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We were very pleased to welcome Mr. Montgomery into the Troop this term. His help has been invaluable, particularly in the training of Tenderfeet and subsequently in preparing them for Second Class tests. We are most grateful also for the very willing co-operation of four Senior Scouts (Bygate, Coulson, Marsden, and J. M. Smith) who have regularly turned up at Troop meetings to assist in the training programme. This year the demand for places in the Troop exceeded the agreed maximum of twenty-eight, so that we are in the strong position of having a short waiting list to fill any vacancies later on. Nearly half this number have remained from last year and all but one of these attended last summer's camp in the Lake District. This is a firm foundation for any troop, to which were added ten Second Class Scouts from St. Olave's and outside troops, plus six Tenderfeet. The four new Patrols, led by Beckett, Hardman, Harrison, and R. A. B. Wood, have all settled down amicably, so thi s promises to be a good year. The training programme has proceeded steadily throughout the term despite the 'flu epidemic. We hope that all Second Class Scouts will attain First Class status by the summer and that the remainder will not be far behind. So far half the required tests have been passed but the First Class Journey is usually left until the Summer Term. The training has been diversified with two wide games and other more light-hearted activities, including an aural observation test on a taperecorder conducted by Mr. Coulthard. In November we were honoured by an official visit from Mr. Blake, I.H.Q. Field Commissioner for the North Riding. He inspected and addressed the Troop, and spent the rest of the afternoon watching a patrol competition with evident approval. At the end of term we joined the Senior Scouts for the customary camp fire. The Summer Camp will take place from Tuesday, 29th July, to Wednesday, 6th August, and it is hoped that parents will be able to arrange for all members of the Troop to attend.

SHOOTING The shooting this term has taken on a slightly different pattern, as, with the assistance of Mr. Craine, it has been possible to cater for more boys. List A, last year's open range shots together with a few experienced miniature range shots, numbered 32, while List B, consisting mainly of newcomers, many of them distinctly on the young side, has numbered over 50. List A falls rather sharply into two groups : the first VIII and those on the fringe of it; and those whose main interest lies in .303. Some of these are very promising, and should get all the .22 practice 43

they can. A difficulty here has been a lack of second VIII fixtures. A large amount of writing has produced one only, and that for next term. We may feel the effects of this in the 1958/59 season, for at least six of this year's VIII are leaving. There were five weeks before our first match in which to find a first VIII, and this did not prove very difficult except in deciding among several candidates for the last two places. Actually, scores have been rather inconsistent, and not up to our best expectations. A difficulty we have so far failed to overcome is the shifting of groups in position when sights have not been altered. List B contains some promising young shots and distinct improvement has appeared in a number of cases. They show commendable enthusiasm for what must seem to them interminable grouping, and we can only repeat that it is the basis of all rifle shooting. First VIII postal match results are : Date

Opponents

St. Peter's Opponent's Score Score

9th Nov. Trent College 653 23rd Nov. Victoria College 675 2nd Dec. Leeds Grammar School 664

582 651 655

Result

Won Won Won

Individual averages are : B. C. R. Butler ... S. H. Newbigging ... R. Baxter ... G. P. Lowley D. A. Wilson D. E. Rayner J. M. Lennox M. G. Garbutt

85.67 85.33 85.33 84.00 83.67 82.00 81.33 80.33

FENCING The term, on the whole, has been a successful one. About 20 Juniors have completed a term's fencing, and they can now be expected to continue fencing for some time to come. More Junior Middles have attended practices than in previous years, although their numbers compare poorly with those of the Juniors who started a year ago. The House Captains and Seniors have put in some hard work, and we should like to take this opportunity of thanking them for their coaching. We have had two matches this term, both away. The first resulted in our defeat by Durham Colleges 6-21, and the second in a victory over York 15-12. We look forward to next term's fixtures, for which we are buying some new weapons and gloves, and we hope to acquit ourselves well against Welbeck, Bede, and King's Colleges, as well as in the return match with York. 44

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P.J.B.

SQUASH Possibly because of the good weather for rugger, the squash courts have not been in demand as much as usual. This has been particularly true of the Junior part of the School, and it is hoped that a greater interest will be taken in the Easter Term.

The competitions started towards the end of term but it was a very slow start. Matches must be played far sooner during the Easter Term if the competitions are to be completed.

The 1st V played four matches, winning three and losing to the Abbeydale Club, Sheffield; we would like to thank Mr. J. Biggin for arranging this excellent fixture. SCHOOL v. R.A.F., TOPCLIFFE, at Home, on Thursday, 7th November. Won, 5-0. D. Kirby beat F/L. Maddocks, 9-4, 9-2, 9-2. D. G. Macpherson beat S/L. Hill, 10-8, 9-4, 9-2. K. A. Hopper beat F/L. Taylor, 9-7, 9-5, 4-9, 5-9, 10-8. W. M. Howard beat W/O. Crosby, 9-3, 8-10, 9-7, 9-5. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat P/O. Henderson, 9-5, 9-2, 9-3. SCHOOL v. ABBEYDALE CLUB, SHEFFIELD, Away, on Thursday, 14th November. Lost, 5-0. D. Kirby lost to J. Willows, 1-3. D. G. Macpherson lost to G. Thomson, 1-3. K. A. Hopper lost to P. Mountford, 1-3. W. M. Howard lost to K. Watt-Smith, 1-3. G. W. A. R. Alderson lost to F. Hopkinson, 1-3. SCHOOL v. BRADFORD G.S., Away, on Thursday, 21st November.

Won, 5-0. D. Kirby beat R. G. Whittaker, 6-9, 9-6, 9-1, 9-2. D. G. Macpherson beat R. Drummond, 9-5, 9-1, 9-1. K. A. Hopper beat P. Whincup, 9-4, 9-0, 9-3. W. M. Howard beat N. Scurrah, 9-6, 9-5, 9-1. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat D. J. M. Fiddler, 9-1, 10-8, 9-5. SCHOOL v. HYMER'S COLLEGE, at Home, on Sunday, 1st December.

Won, 4-1. D. G. Macpherson beat I. G. Davis, 9-2, 7-9, 8-9, 9-5, 9-0. W. M. Howard beat B. Duppan, 8-10, 9-2, 9-5, 10-8. G. W. A. R. Alderson beat R. P. Ashton, 9-3, 9-6, 9-6. F. C. Beaumont beat J. M. Mullin, 6-9, 6-9, 9-4, 9-7, 9-5. E. M. H. Ranson lost to M. B. Clemson, 9-4, 7-9, 7-9, 10-9, 3-9.

D.K.

HOCKEY FIXTURES, 1958 I ST XI

Sat., 1st Feb. Leeds Corinthians Wed., 5th Feb. Welbeck College ... Sat., 8th Feb. Ashville College ... Sat., 15th Feb. Bridlington School • • • Wed., 19th Feb. Scarborough College ... Sat., 22nd Feb. York H.C. ... ... Wed., 26th Feb. Bootham School ... Sat., 1st Mar. Trent College Wed., 5th Mar. Worksop College Sat., 8th Mar. Old Peterites ... Wed., 12th Mar. Styx H.C. ...

Home Away Home Home Home Home Home Home Away Home Home

2ND XI Wed., 5th Feb. Welbeck College ... Sat., 8th Feb. Ashville College ... Wed., 12th Feb. Fulneck School ... Sat., 15th Feb. Bridlington School ... Wed., 19th Feb. Scarborough College ... Wed., 26th Feb. Bootham School ... Sat., 1st Mar. Trent College Wed., 5th Mar. Worksop College

Away Home Home Home Home Away Home Away

RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1957 RETROSPECT However weary one may be of hearing about the 'flu epidemic, no report on this season would be complete without some mention being made of its effects and possible bearing on our results. In no more than ten days from the start of term, our ranks had already become sadly depleted in numbers, and before very long little purpose remained in any further "disorganised" practice. There was no question of any match play, and the ten school games were reorganised into five. Ultimately every member of the 1st XV (bar one) succumbed to the "plague", and four weeks of term had passed and not a match had been played. The process of rehabilitation also was not an easy one, and the only consolation for the team was the thought that all our opponents had suffered similar experiences. However, when Trent College most disappointingly cancelled us, the dice did seem to be loaded heavily against us. Thus, inexperienced and unfit, rather like lumps of raw meat, we had to face Denstone College away for our first match—an experience which no team would relish. Denstone, we found, were able to call upon the experience of eleven old colours, whereas we had only six—an enormous advantage for our opponents in a season with a pre-match period such as this. The distribution of our six old colours enabled us to view our prospects with reasonable confidence, but time was essential in which 46

to find seven new colours to accompany B. C. R. Butler, the only remaining "colour-man" in the pack. This task was completed in due course, with the minimum of "chop and change", and emphasis was laid on fitness and mobility, rather than weight and stature. As a result the 1st XV pack, which on average was 2 lb. lighter than the 2nd XV pack, contained no player as much as 12 stones in weight or 6 feet in height. After the second failure of the term by the narrowest of margins against Durham School, also away, the remaining story of the 1st XV was one of undoubted success. The three-quarter line was one of our best for many years and their passing showed a smoothness and assurance which we seldom attain. The service of K. A. Hopper from the base of the scrum, together with his partner D. G. Macpherson at stand-off half, contributed to this success in large measure. The team as a whole, as last year, had few apparent weaknesses and few outstanding players. Although by no means all our outstanding players qualify as Yorkshiremen, yet we regret to report that it is now as long ago as 1952, in the name of A. N. Wyatt-Gunning, since a member of the 1st XV was represented in the Yorkshire Schoolboys XV. The 2nd XV, by their one reverse at the hands of Ampleforth College, suffered their first defeat since 1955, but generally had a successful if somewhat curtailed season. The Colts had another disappointing season, as did their predecessors of last year, and only the minimum number of colours could be awarded. House matches, both Senior and Junior alike, displayed the usual abundance of enthusiasm. In the Junior section, School House, as could be forecasted, were immeasurably stronger than all their opponents, and in the Senior section the Grove won the Cup for the third successive year. In the process, the Rise suffered an affront from the boots of D. Kirby alone, who was responsible for all 15 points for the Grove, in the form of 4 dropped goals (3 left-footed) out of 5 attempts and 1 penalty goal. We might well view the future with some apprehension for no "caps" will remain. However, at least 6 old colours should be present and we must hope for the best.

1st XV CHARACTERS • tK. A. HOPPER (Captain), 1955-56-57. Scrum-half. Height 5 ft. 71 ins. Weight 10 st. 01 lb. One of the best of many good School scrum-halves. His play was an inspiration to his team and much of the team's success can be attributed to his example. His opportunist breaks from the base of the scrum frequently severely taxed the opposing defence. • tD. Kixnv (Vice-Captain), 1955-56-57. Full-back. Height 6 ft. 11 ins. Weight 13 st. 51 lbs. Above all a very powerful kicker. Although he never really harnessed this power, nevertheless with the ball safely in his hands his own side could rely upon the opponents being driven back. After the successes of last season his place-kicking surprisingly suffered from lack of confidence. An early success was usually followed by further successes.

• tR. M.

WHEELER, 1957. Open-side wing-forward. Height 5 ft. 81 ins. Weight 10 st. 8+ lbs. Played an outstanding part in harassing the opposing stand-off half and centres, thus initiating the endeavour to turn defence into attack. A good opportunist, a good tackler and always very fit. His efforts were all the more creditable in view of the fact that he was more accustomed to the wing three-quarter position. * fa G. MACPHERSON, 1956-57. Stand-off half. Height 5 ft. 71 ins. Weight 9 st. 13 lbs. A very competent player, who was improving with every match. Quick off the mark; sets his three-quarter line in motion well; draws the defence and delivers his pass well; and in attack is capable of displaying a touch of genius. •fR. R. BALowrN, 1957. Hooker. Height 5 ft. 101 ins. Weight 11 st. 91 lbs. Not least amongst his responsibilities was his task as leader of the pack. He achieved much, both in his role as hooker, pack leader and as an effective forward in the loose. f B. C. R. BUTLER, 1956-57. No. 8 forward. Height 5 ft. 101 ins. Weight 11 st. 31 lbs. Fulfilled his role in the middle of the back row with boundless enthusiasm. Although his tackling is devastating, his mobility about the field was not equal to the task and he is undoubtedly better suited to a position in the front row. tA. MCCALLUM, 1956-57. Centre three-quarter. Height 5 ft. 111 ins. Weight 11 st. 7 lbs. A very promising player provided he can muster a little additional speed. As a result of injury and unfitness the season has been an incredibly brief one for him. His elusive side-step is a great asset in attack and his passing is good. tM. J. KERSHAW, 1957. Centre three-quarter. Height 5 ft. 9+ ins. Weight 9 st. 131 lbs. With a considerable family reputation to uphold, he has made great strides this season. Whereas his defence previously had been almost non-existent, it is now almost on a par with the rest of his game. With an all-round development in his physique anticipated, his game should develop well. tJ. B. MATHEWS, 1957. 2nd row forward. Height 5 ft. 11+ ins. Weight 11 st. 13+ lbs. A young player who may yet find that he is best suited to a position in the back row. It is difficult to play a distinguished role from the 2nd row, nevertheless he has applied his strong physique very effectively. tit. L. JOBLING, 1957. 2nd row forward. Height 5 ft. 10+ ins. Weight 11 st. 4+ lbs. Above all he achieved the distinction of playing in the 1st XV, having never previously played in any other school team. Although he was inclined to apply his energies spasmodically, nevertheless he was often much in evidence in the loose and had the happy knack of turning up at the right place at the right time. It must not be forgotten that previously he had been more accustomed to the wing three-quarter position. tP. B. BURBIDGE, 1956-57. Right-wing three-quarter. Height 5 ft. 81 ins. Weight 11 st. 11 lbs. He failed to recapture the fine form and reputation that he had won for himself last season. Tackling became a little suspect and generally he seemed to lose confidence in himself. Let's hope only temporarily. tR. BAXTER, 1957. Blind-side wing-forward. Height 5 ft. 10 ins. Weight 10 st. 31 lbs. An effective player in this position and a good opportunist. He gave the opposition little scope to develop any move on the blind side. fD. L. SLADE, 1957. Prop forward. Height 5 ft. 10+ ins. Weight 11 st. 11 lbs. A solid player who contributed his share to a compact front row. The experience of this year should enable his reaction to be speeded up next year.

tW. M. HOWARD, 1957. Left-wing three-quarter. Height 5 ft. 6 ins. Weight

9 st. 131 lbs. His experience was very limited at the start of the season, and he learnt that there was very much more to the game than waiting to be given a pass. His anticipation, reaction and sense of positioning enabled him in the end to participate in the game very effectively. He was given few opportunities to develop his attacking powers with the ball in possession. if . C. BEAUMONT, 1957. Prop forward. Height 5 ft. 101 ins. Weight 1 1st. Of lb. The third member of the pack to have gained 1st XV honours a year after Colts level. The pace and vigour of play this season will have given him valuable experience and enable him to play a more active role next year. * Caps. fi Colours.

SEASON 1957-58 2nd XV.—J. A. Bygate* (Capt.), D. Robinson,* R. C. Hopkinson,* J. J. Rhodes,* W. House,* M. Precious,* S. S. Hobson,* J. 0. Armstrong, J. S. Botterill, A. H. Crowther, C. D. Ibberson, W. E. Montague, C. J. Partridge, J. B. Robinson, J. M. Smith. * Colours. Colts XV.—M. J. Bond; P. M. Beachell, J. M. Holdsworth, P. N. B. Smith, M. W. Woodruff; J. W. S. Gale* (Capt.), W. E. Bagnall; D. L. W. Sim, A. W. Raylor, P. Hodgson, C. W. Gough, R. A. Hodgson, G. P. Robinson, D. P. Coles, E. M. H. Ranson* (Vice-Capt.). * Colours. Junior Colts XV.—I. A. Naisby; N. P. Thornton, C. Hermiston, A. J. De Mulder, C. J. Territt; R. Priestley, J. M. D. Kirk; R. G. Armstrong (Capt.), F. J. A. Hewitt, J. W. Beckett, T. P. Brown, M. W. Territt, M. W. Foster, D. H. Fletcher, D. C. Kelly (Vice-Capt.).

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XV Sat.,

5th Oct. Wed., 9th Oct. Sat., 19th Oct. Wed., 23rd Oct. Sat., 26th Oct. Sat., 2nd Nov. Wed., 6th Nov. Sat., 9th Nov. Sat., 16th Nov. Sat., 23rd Nov. Wed., 27th Nov. Sat., 14th Dec.

H.M.S. Ceres Headingley "A" Bradford G.S. Trent College Denstone College ... Harrogate R.F.C. Colts Durham School ... Leeds G.S. ... ... Giggleswick School ... Ampleforth College ... Worksop College ... Old Peterites ...

Wed., 13th Nov.

Ripon G.S.

Sat., 19th Oct. Sat., 26th Oct. Wed., 6th Nov. Sat., 9th Nov. Sat., 23rd Nov. Wed., 27th Nov.

"A" XV ... 2nd XV Bradford G.S. ... Giggleswick School ... Durham School ... Leeds G.S. ... ... Ampleforth College ... Worksop College ...

Sat.,

3rd XV Ampleforth College ...

23rd Nov.

...

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Result F. Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home

Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Lost 3 Won 9 Lost 3 Won 9 Won 11 Drawn 3 Won 9 Won 14

17 3 6 5 3 3 0 12

Away

Won

Away Home Home Home Away Home

Cancelled Won 31 Won 23 Drawn 5 Lost 6 Won 29

0 0 5 15 13

Away

Lost

COLTS XV ... 19th Oct. Pocklington School ... Wed., 23rd Oct. Trent College ... Sat., 26th Oct. Giggleswick School ... Sat., 2nd Nov. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts "A" XV ... Wed., 13th Nov. Durham School ... Sat., 16th Nov. Barnard Castle School ... Sat., 23rd Nov. Ampleforth College ... ... ... Wed., 27th Nov. Worksop College

Sat.,

Sat., 19th Oct. Wed., 6th Nov. Wed., 13th Nov. Sat., 16th Nov. Wed., 27th Nov.

JUNIOR COLTS XV ... Pocklington School ... Archbishop Holgate's G.S. ... ... ... Durham School ... Barnard Castle School ... ... Worksop College

Result F.

Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Away

Cancelled Cancelled 26 Won 3 Lost Lost 3 0 Lost 0 Lost Lost 0

8 24 9 9 11 12

Home Home Away Home Away

Cancelled 11 Won 20 Won Lost 0 0 Lost

6 0 3 10

SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES 1st Round : Grove beat Temple, 18-0. School House beat Manor, 31-0. Semi-finals : Grove beat Rise, 15-0. Queen's beat School House, 5-3. Grove beat Queen's, 19'-6. Final : JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES 1st Round : Rise beat Manor, 12-0. Grove beat Temple, 3-0. Semi-finals : Rise beat Queen's, 11-3. School House beat Grove, 31-0. School House beat Rise, 16-0. ,Final :

SCHOOL MATCHES ST. PETER'S v. DENSTONE Played at Denstone on Saturday, 26th October. St. Peter's kicked off in extremely wet conditions and immediately Denstone, with 11 old colours in their team, were pressing hard. As usual, their packing was excellent and, coupled with the fast, safe handling of their three-quarters, they presented quite an opposition. Hardly had five minutes elapsed when the Denstone scrum pushed over for a try, quickly followed by one from Evans, which was duly converted. After a determined rush, however, McCallum, taking a pass from Macpherson, went over mid-way between the posts and the corner. With 15 minutes to half-time, the ball was out to the Denstone winger, Barrington, twice in quick succession, from which two tries were safely scored. Half-time : St. Peter's 3 pts., Denstone 14 pts. The very fact that Denstone only gained three more points (a penalty by Peake) in this half shows how the School's play improved. Scrummaging was tighter and handling much better, and although 50

Denstone were constantly on the attack, the School's defence remained firm. Result : St. Peter's 3 pts., Denstone 17 pts. Team: D. Kirby; P. B. Burbidge, M. J. Kershaw, A. McCallum, W. M. Howard; D. G. Macpherson, K. A. Hopper; R. R. Baldwin, S. S. Hobson, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, R. L. Jobling, R. M. Wheeler, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter.

ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM Played at Durham on Wednesday, 6th November. Play opened shakily in one of the most hard-fought games this season, but it was not long before the School three-quarters showed the way with some excellent movements by D. G. Macpherson and M. J. Kershaw, which caught Durham completely off balance. Nevertheless, play was mainly in mid-field and any ground gained was quickly restored by D. Kirby's long touch kicks. The only score after a gruelling first half was a fine penalty by D. Kirby to put the School 3 points up. Half-time : St. Peter's 3 pts., Durham 0 pts. Hardly had the second half started when Durham equalised with a successful penalty; play from this moment becoming instinctively more determined. The highlight of this half was the brilliant solo run by D. G. Macpherson who, after eluding at least five opponents, went over for a try, which was unfortunately disallowed. Play immediately swept back onto St. Peter's line where ten minutes solid scrummaging ensued, and it was from one of these tussles that R. E. Spirit emerged to kick the match-winning dropped goalResult : St. Peter's 3 pts., Durham 6 pts. Team: D. Kirby; J. M. Smith, P. B. Burbidge, M. J. Kershaw, W. M. Howard; D. G. Macpherson, K. A. Hopper; F. C. Beaumont, R. R. Baldwin, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, R. L. Jobling, R. M. Wheeler, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter.

ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 9th November. Victory against Leeds over the past five season's has always just eluded the School XV, but right from the kick-off in this match St. Peter's had Leeds pinned in their own half, repeated attacks being made by both forwards and three-quarters, and it was K. A. Hopper, suddenly appearing from the back of the scrum, who opened the scoring with a dropped goal right under the posts. The loss of their captain, full-back J. R. Clark, was a blow to Leeds who, in spite of some effective heeling, were always on the defensive. Half-time : St. Peter's 3 pts., Leeds G.S. 0 pts. 51

Play in the second half was of a more attacking nature, with the School pack playing hard and packing well in the loose, but it was the Leeds three-quarters, led by centre N. F. Lawrence, who appeared the more dangerous on occasions. One such movement began on their own goal-line and ended with a solo run up the right wing by D. M. Miller to score under the posts. With this duly converted, St. Peter's swung determinedly back into the attack, with D. Kirby kicking a penalty and K. A. Hopper, rounding off a fine game, scoring in the corner to give St. Peter's a well-deserved and hard-fought victory. Result : St. Peter's 9 pts., Leeds G.S. 5 pts. Colours were awarded to R. M. Wheeler and R. R. Baldwin, and re-awarded to D. G. Macpherson and B. C. R. Butler. Team: D. Kirby; J. M. Smith, P. B. Burbidge, M. J. Kershaw, W. M. Howard; D. G. Macpherson, K. A. Hopper; F. C. Beaumont, R. R. Baldwin, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, R. L. Jobling, R. M. Wheeler, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter.

ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK Played at Giggleswick on Saturday, 16th November. If one had to pinpoint the reason for the School's decisive victory at Giggleswick, it could only be attributed to the back division, who, with the welcome return of A. McCallum, seemed to sweep right away into the Giggleswick half. The opposition pack gave ample opportunities to the Giggleswick three-quarters, but even they could not counteract the fast-moving St. Peter's backs, who made many menacing breaks down the centre of the field. The only score in the first half came from a loose scrummage when K. A. Hopper gathered the ball and made a wide break to score near the corner. D. Kirby duly converted. Half-time : St. Peter's 5 pts., Giggleswick 0 pts. The opening minutes of the second half produced two similar movements, from which W. M. Howard went over for two perfect tries in the corner. In between these efforts, Slinger, the Giggleswick captain, kicked a penalty goal, while the other performance of any note was that of Atkins, who made two spectacular scoring bids for Giggleswick, the first of which was only foiled by a last-ditch tackle. Giggleswick, both pack and threes, presented stern opposition, but at no time during the game could they seem to match St. Peter's greater speed and power in the backs. Result : St. Peter's 11 pts., Giggleswick 3 pts. Colours were awarded to A. McCallum, M. J. Kershaw, J. B. Mathews, and R. L. Jobling. Team: D. Kirby; P. B. Burbidge, M. J. Kershaw, A. McCallum, W. M. Howard; D. G. Macpherson, K. A. Hopper; F. C. Beaumont, R. R. Baldwin, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, R. L. Jobling, J. A. Bygate, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter.

ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH Played at home on Saturday, 23rd November. Although there were few points in the annual tussle between the School and Ampleforth, there was excitement in plenty, with both sides attacking for all they were worth, but unable to make any impression on really splendid defences. In most instances, Ampleforth obtained the heel, which the threes were quick to put to advantage. These efforts were always thwarted by the excellence of the School's tackling, and especially by the speed with which R. M. Wheeler, at open-side wing-forward, stopped incipient attacks by getting to Morris almost as soon as he got the ball. St. Peter's were by far the better players in the first half, and it was rather against the run of play, therefore, when Morris kicked a 40-yard penalty to put Ampleforth 3 points up at half-time. Half-time : St. Peter's 0 pts., Ampleforth 3 pts. Play resumed in the same spirit, and it was not long before a School try materialised through McCallum, who gathered a wellplaced cross-kick and went over near the corner. Following this, there came repeated attacks on the Ampleforth line, with Macpherson being stopped only a few yards from the line after an exceptionally fast break-through, while Jobling was actually over the line when he lost the ball. The School must surely consider themselves unlucky not to have snatched victory; however, it was an excellent game and lived up to it's reputation for being the School's needle match. Result : St. Peter's 3 pts., Ampleforth 3 pts. Colours were awarded to R. Baxter, P. B. Burbidge, D. L. Slade, W. M. Howard, and F. C. Beaumont. Team: D. Kirby; P. B. Burbidge, M. J. Kershaw, A. McCallum, W. M. Howard; D. G. Macpherson, K. A. Hopper; F. C. Beaumont, R. R. Baldwin, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, R. L. Jobling, R. M. Wheeler, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter.

ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP Played at home on Wednesday, 27th November. Completing a run of successful home wins, the School side beat Worksop in a game which tended to lack determination; however, the School were fast in settling down to some constructive movements, which were really effective and proved to be the only "planned" rugger of the match. Constant efficient service from the base of the scrum gave the School backs many good opportunities, with occasions when the ball was quickly out to the wing, P. B. Burbidge just narrowly failing to score in the corner. 53

The scoring was opened by K. A. Hopper, with the first of his two tries, while D. Kirby kicked a 40-yard penalty to give the School a half-time lead. Half-time : St. Peter's 6 pts., Worksop 0 pts. K. A. Hopper, in scoring his second try, displayed the fine form which he had shown throughout the game to brilliant advantage, when he went over after a solo run to the corner. In the closing stages of the game, Worksop distinctly improved, despite the loss of their full-back, but the School defended well, and the game ended without Worksop scoring. Result : St. Peter's 9 pts., Worksop 0 pts. Team: D. Kirby; P. B. Burbidge, M. J. Kershaw, A. McCallum, W. M. Howard; D. G. Macpherson, K. A. Hopper; F. G. Beaumont, R. R. Baldwin, D. L. Slade, J. B. Mathews, R. L. Jobling, R. M. Wheeler, B. C. R. Butler, R. Baxter.

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES Saturday, 14th December. The Old Boys made no secret of the fact that they were bent on avenging the defeats of the past few seasons, and a strong team was assembled under the management once again of Peter Penniston. One notable omission from the side was Penniston himself, but with the inclusion of M. E. Kershaw at centre three-quarter and A. N. Wyatt-Gunning in the pack, together with a team composed of regular club players, the opposition for the School looked formidable enough. Once again, however, the School had the measure of the opposition, if only by the narrowest of margins. A splendid game followed, full of good entertainment value, and the School by their narrow victory of 14 points to 12 displayed, as they had often done in earlier matches in the term, fine resolution and determination when thrown onto the defensive by their experienced opponents. Although the goal-kicking of D. Kirby was a decisive factor in the scoring, each of three splendid tries for the School was better than any of the four scored by the Old Boys. Brilliant play by D. G. Macpherson was mainly responsible for this. The School opened the scoring when A. McCallum went over for a try, the result of a perfectly timed inside pass from D. G. Macpherson, who had previously covered much ground. R. J. Sharp replied with a try for the Old Boys, whereupon a dazzling run by D. G. Macpherson again, encompassing almost half the length of the field, ended with his touching down. D. Kirby converted from a wide angle, and so at half time the School led by 8 points to 3. 54

On resumption of play, the School struck a bad patch. The Old Boys gained frequent possession of the ball and in the space of two minutes P. S. Roe, who had been playing a first-class game, scored two very similar unconverted tries, and thus gave the Old Boys a one point lead. A penalty goal landed by D. Kirby, and another brilliant try by D. G. Macpherson, in combination with his partner K. A. Hopper, then won back the 5-point lead for the School. In the closing stages the Old Boys launched a series of determined attacks, from one of which C. H. Lewis went over in the corner. A magnificent attempt to convert by G. Ridley from the touch-line just failed to level the scores. Result : Won, School 14 pts., Old Boys 12 pts. OLD PETERITE XV G. Ridley; R. D. Wheatley, D. N. Brocklebank, M. E. Kershaw, C. H. Lewis; F. C. Slegg (Capt.), P. S. Roe; J. J. F. Knapton, N. J. Bell, L. T. Beaumont, C. W. Thompson, M. B. Wilson, A. N. Wyatt-Gunning, T. G. Stephenson, R. J. Sharp.

ST. OLAVE'S It has long been a tradition to mention somewhere in these notes that our numbers have coyly advanced to an all-time record, and this time it will be recorded at the very start that we have 238 boys on the register. It is to be regretted, however, that on no occasion this term were all of them present, though we got very near to it on 7th November, when only two miserable specimens failed to turn up. In the third week of term, moreover, the influenza epidemic hit us so hard that very nearly half of the School was knocked out, and forms had to be combined. A fresh time-table was made each day, which added to the excitement, but it is interesting to note that the supply of staff exceeded demand during these perilous days. On one glorious day J4C was wiped out, but it takes more than influenza to keep us down, and the term went on as usual. The only alterations to the calendar of events were (a) that the harvest thanksgiving had to be cancelled, since those most qualified to place vegetable marrows in their proper order were more profitably engaged in looking after the sick, (b) that we had to cancel two 1st XV fixtures, but we should probably have lost the matches, and (c) that examinations did not materialise at the end of term, as it was felt by some that more would be gained by carrying on normal work to the bitter end. It is also usual to mention some major change in the landscape, and we are able to report two new form rooms tacked on to the end of J l's room. This is a very great improvement, although the slight addition to the population in this area has produced its problems. As term ended, the start of excavations in the old playground showed that more improvements were on the way, and the fact that a powerful mechanical shovel started in on the St. Olave's drive before the master in charge was able to finish his reports may possibly account for some of his more jaundiced remarks. The weather has, on the whole, been kind to us, but towards the end of term the fields were not fit for games. Our rugby XV started with a good win against a weakened St. Martin's team, and played well against Drax. The last two fixtures, however, against Ampleforth and Pocklington, were not terribly successful, and poor tackling made us look very much worse than we really were. Our Middles took rather a battering from Gilling Castle, and it looks as if we are not strong enough to cope with them. There have been no inter-House competitions on the games field, but the struggle for the Work Shield is well under way. This year, it looks as if the day boys will triumph, for Ainsty, with Elmet just behind them, have opened up rather a large gap. The method of scoring has been altered in a few small particulars, but this should not have produced such a swing. On two occasions the Archaeological Society has met, both times in the day boys' dining room. It is very convenient having a good 56

black-out in this room, for previously we have had to go over to the lecture hall in the science block. On 15th November Mr. Cooper gave a talk on the development of the English castle, and on 5th December Mr. Wiseman lectured on Roman Spain. The attendance at these lectures was very satisfactory, and it is felt that twenty or thirty keen members is the best number. A second flourishing society devotes itself to music, and A. W. Perry and Biddle are to be congratulated on their efforts. Membership is limited to the Senior forms, but younger enthusiasts are able not only to listen outside the room but also to engage in some of the movements which the more popular music appears to demand if it is to be properly savoured. Quick mention must be made of other events. In October the whole School listened to a lecture given by Captain Lawson Smith. The subject was deep sea diving, and our lecturer was dressed for the part by a gang of Olavites. We were most interested by Captain Lawson Smith's graphic account of many aspects of diving. On All Saints' Day we had our usual whole holiday, a very welcome break this term for everyone. On All Saints' Day we had a special service. The annual P.T. Display took place early in December, and SergeantMajor Power is to be congratulated on achieving such good results in so short a time. Shortly before the end of term those of us who knew Canon Patteson were very shocked to hear of his sudden death. Only a handful of boys who had been taught by him remains in the School, but there are still many boarders who remember with pleasure his visits to the Houses. These boys were able to go to the memorial service in Chapel, and we all of us extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Patteson. Our Carol Service was a fitting climax to the end of term, and all who were able to go were very impressed by it. It is indeed unfortunate that so many parents and friends who would like to attend cannot even be invited, but the system of selection ensures that the parents of every boy are given at least one opportunity in the course of their son's career at St. Olave's.

SALVETE (Christmas Term, 1957) AINSTY P. Abel (JiiA), A. D. Bailey (JivA), I. M. Crombie (JiiiA), P. S. Disney (Ji), D. Dove (JivA), M. R. Farrally (JiiiA), A. N. Ferrar (JivA), W. D. Fleming (Ji), R. I. S. Gow i(JiiA), G. F. Hardman (JiiA), G. Hattee (JivA), N. S. Lilley (JiiA), D. S. Lockhart (Ji), R. M. Mackenzie (Ji), P. J. Nix (Ji), M. H. Sessions (Ji), P. J. Summers (Ji), C. Watson (Ji), G. Watson (JivA). ALC U IN J. E. Clark (JiiiB—L), C. W. Clegg (JiiA—L(DB)), J. S. W. Cook (Ji—L), S. Croft-Baker I(JiiiB), J. A. Eatough (JivB—DB), J. F. Gagg (JiiA—L), C. J. Hoare .(JivA), P. R. J. Hoskinson (JiiiB—L), C. S. Martinson (Ji—L), M. G. Pace (Ji—L(DB)), J. K. Park (Ji—L(DB)), P. J. Schofield (JiiB—L), M. G. H. Smith (Ji—L), M. N. Webster (JiiiA—L).

ELMET R. 0. Barton (JivA), M. S. J. Best (Ji), H. N. Blackford (JivA), C. J. M. Duckworth (JivB), D. J. Fisher (JivA), D. R. Godfrey (JivB), N. J. Hancock (JiiiA), J. D. Martin (JiiiB), R. W. Miers (JiiB), S. N. Monks (Ji), C. C. Russell (Ji), R. Scaife (JivA), P. M. Shepherd (JiiB), S. C. Sugar (Ji), P. M. Thomson (Ji), C. E. Wilks (Ji)) J. L. Wood (JivA), P. L. R. Younger (JiiA). WENTWORTH E. P. Alton (JiiB), D. R. Ballinger (Ji—DB), R. B. Blackburn (JivC), N. R. S. Burnett (JiiB), Q. Gray (JiiA—DB), A. Kemp-Welch (Ji), A. C. Milnes (JivB), N. D. C. Morley (Ji), A. J. Moss (Ji), G. P. Neil (JiiB), D. C. Ord (JiiA), C. J. Swiers (JiiB), N. E. Tomlinson (JiiB).

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES This term has followed the usual pattern except that we have played no House matches owing to the state of the fields when our School fixtures were completed. The start of the season was upset by the 'flu epidemic. We won our first match versus St. Martin's School, Nawton, but lost to Drax, Ampleforth, and Pocklington. Our Middles, against Gilling Castle, lost both their matches. We congratulate K. W. Headlam and R. B. Daniel, the Captain and Vice-Captain respectively, on winning their School colours:::.. The following represented the School in matches :—Cloughton, Bowling, Carr, Eggleshaw, Richman, McKay (twice), Shaw, Richardson (twice), Bruce, Daniel, Headlam, Gow, Magson, Sutcliffe, Jowett, and Routledge.

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