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THE PETERITE Vol. LVIII

FEBRUARY, 1966

No. 371

OBITUARY It is with great regret that we have to record the death of Dr. Edward S. Vergette, on 13th December, 1965. He had been our School Doctor for the past nine years, and no School could have had a more assiduous and attentive doctor. Many were the occasions when he would come at a moment's notice to make certain, often in the most trivial cases, that a boy was having the right attention and nursing, and the frequency of his visits showed his concern for anyone who was in his hands. He was the ideal family doctor to us all, and a familiar figure we shall miss. A 1st XV Rugger and 1st XI Cricket match would have seemed strange without him, and indeed his interest in the well-being of the School was one of the dominant features of the past nine years. He was proud of St. Peter's and of his connection with it. Edward Vergette was direct and fearless—dogmatic when certain of his ground—not slow to seek advice (a second opinion) when he felt it might help him to help his patient. His memory will fade, but his example will not have been lost on those who worked with him. We are richer for having known him, and the poorer at his departing. We extend our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Vergette in her bereavement.

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A Memorial Service for Dr. Vergette was held in the School Chapel, on Saturday, 29th January. The Headmaster gave a short address.

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CONTENTS PAGE

Obituary

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Editorial

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School Notes

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School Officials

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The Front of School Appeal

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Valete

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Salvete

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House Notes

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The Chapel

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Choir Notes

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House Singing Competitions ...

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The School Play

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The Debating Society ...

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Senior Science Society

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Russian Society

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The Ornithological Society

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Young Farmers' Club

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The Film Society

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Theological Society

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Photographic Society ...

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The Geographical Society

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Equine Society

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The British Ship Adoption Society

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Curia

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C.C.F. Notes

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Scout Group

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Rugby Football

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Shooting

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Fencing ...

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Chess

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Cricket Fixtures, 1966 Old iPeterite News Illustrations:

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EDITORIAL To be able to look into a mirror and observe what is reflected there without fear or favour is one thing; but actually to have some say in polishing that mirror, and removing the distortions, and pointing it at different objects, is quite another. That is what The Clarion, the new School newspaper, offers. Its justification is simple : it does not contend with the Peterite, which is largely a chronicle, or Oasis, which only offers its literary refreshment in the summer. It is meant as an assembly-point of everything that concerns the School—accounts, reviews, opinions, criticisms, interviews and pictures and it will be able to give a fuller, more topical representation. In a way, the Peterite will be like a packet of soup-powder—rather condensed, but full of good stuff, easy to store, and long-lasting; whereas The Clarion should offer a hot and simmering and easily digestible soup-of-the-day, cooked by the diners themselves. To many people the two cultures of sport and studies (in that order) are all that happens of any importance in a school, and the notching-up of victories and successful examinees is the criterion of achievement. But however vital these statistics may be, they are as incomplete a guide to an individual's whole personality as those other vital statistics : in either case they only present an indication of a bare outline, and, impressive though this may be, we should want to know much more. For example, it matters that the debating-society thrives; that over eighty people took some part in the School play, and there is fierce competition for houses to stage their own productions; that house societies and discussion-groups flourish; that the library is used to the full; that music is made and listened to. These are all aspects of vitality. And then there needs to be consciousness of this vitality, because some things are more (or less) worthwhile than others. Consciousness means being aware of what you are doing, and what is being done to you, at home at school, or at large. This business of putting matters into perspective begins in discussion, but has to end in writing (even if that only provokes more discussion) : for in the process of writing, by planning, pruning and prying, a subject becomes more clearly seen, and therefore more definite. Here is your opportunity—a paper for your ideas, run by you; and the product reflects on you. We wish you success. 2

SCHOOL NOTES We welcomed four new members to the staff at the beginning of the Christmas Term: Mr. P. G. Croft, M.A., has come to be head of the Classics Department; Mr. A. J. Riley, M.A., and Mr. J. H. Dixon, B.Sc., to teach Science; and Mr. K. S. Clark, B.Sc., to teach Mathematics.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bolton on the birth of their son (Timothy), and to Mr. and Mrs. Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. Burbridge, on the birth of their daughters (Susanne and Sarah).

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York Symphony Orchestra gave a concert in the Memorial Hall on 17th November, and Mr. Waine shared the conducting with Dr. Jackson.

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The School play was a production of Henry IV, Part 1, by Mr. Bolton, and it was performed on 6th, 7th and 8th December. A report appears below.

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The seven boys—D. J. Barker, Bowie, Hargrave, Roebuck, Sugar, Summers-Smith and Waller—who took '0' Level Russian after four terms' preparation, all successfully passed. Congratulations to all concerned.

J. R. W. Thirlwell won an Open Scholarship in English at St. Catherine's College, Oxford.

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0. G. Hodgson has become an Associate of the Royal College of Organists.

During the holidays Mr. Maw and Mr. Craine took a party of twentynine to Leck in Austria for the winter sports.

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The School shop is in the process of being rapidly expanded to enable it to function fully as the School's outfitter's. 3

SCHOOL OFFICIALS SCHOOL MONITORS : G. F. HARDMAN : Head of the School I. M. GROMBIE : Vice-Head of the School T. J. NEWHOUSE W. R. PICKERSGILL K. D. LOCKWOOD S. C. MASLIN C. W. CLEGG P. ST. G. STEPHENSON R. D. HARDING: Chapel Monitor J. F. BROWN P. ABEL HOUSE MONITORS :

Dron field A. C. W. BUDGE M. J. T. CARR M. DONNELLY I. R. GIBSON B. LUMLEY-HOLMES P. S. MARSDEN

Queen's

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D . R. BAXTER D . J. EMSLEY R. K. HALL K . HOLLENDER R. A. PEAKER J. J. VOOGHT

Manor J.

S. ATKINSON I. L. BOYD D. J. MCKENZIE K. H. MURRAY N. E. TOMLINSON T. H. VICKERS

Rise

P. M. DARLEY . E. FUREY C. J. M. DUCKWORTH D . C. ORD S. J. HACKNEY . M. RAWLINGS P. R. HARRISON P. M. SHEPHERD 0. G. HODGSON C. J. SWIERS R. J. WATTS J. R. W. THIRLWELL G. A. WILLSTROP

School House T. B. A. EVANS R. J. H. GOODWILL M. E. GOUGH A. P. HOTHERSALL J. R. S. LAZENBY R. PICKERSGILL R. G. ROBINSON

Temple P. H. BLUNDY M. G. DAY N. W. GRAHAM J. HARVEY S. G. LANCASTER J. D. MARTIN J. PAWSON T. B. WARD

Captain of Rugger: D. J. EMSLEY Captain of Cricket: W. R. PICKERSGILL Captain of Hockey: J. J. VOOGHT Captain of Boats: G. F. HARDMAN Captain of Squash: R. D. HARDING Captain of Shooting: J. F. BROWN Captain of Fencing: J. PAWSON Captain of Tennis: D. R. BAXTER Captain of Chess: J. D. MARTIN Captain of Athletics: C. W. CLEGG 4

THE FRONT OF SCHOOL APPEAL The appeal for the renovation of parts of the front of the School has reached £768 6s. 8d., and there follows a list of the subscribers. J. A. Hanson writes that a number of the signatures on the cheques, although giving hint of genius, were, in fact, illegible, as were many of the initials. If any subscriber's name does not appear on the list, would he please contact him at Pendle House, 73 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancs. Archer-Burton, R. A. Archer, L. H. J. Anelay, W. Addey, J. F. W. Alderson, G. W. R. Brunton, J. Baldwin, C. H. C. Bentley, W. B. Burdass, R. D. Brewin, J. D. Beachell, P. M. Bamforth, H. Baxter, R. Birch, J. D. Brown, D. Brown, Hugh Bagshaw, D. W. Bagshaw, P. D. Bagshaw, W. S. B. Burdon, T. H. Burdon, R. T. Burdon, J. Barrett, A. R. Boyes, K. A. Burder, A. P. Buttrum, A. Beachell, F. M. Bean, K. C. Barker, H. E. Beckett, J. Boulton, T. B. Barton, D. F. Baldwin, P. T. Chilman, K. G. Chilman, P. W. G. Crawshaw, H. G. Coates, R. S. Collins, A. A. Collier, A. J. Colley, W. H. Clark, R. T. Cockcroft, Cockburn, P. Clegg, M. Dunbar, R. M. Delsado, G. A. Deas, D. M. Douglas, M. S. Dalkin, W. R. Dowson, R. Donkin, T. Donkin, T. W. Douglas, F. H.

Dodd, D. F. Dickenson, J. M. Dixon, R. S. DeLittle, R. G. Edinger, L. D. Eccles, Fisher, Sir G. Fawcett, T. P. N. Fairclough, J. Gray, G. P. Gilbert, E. W. Gray, B. A. C. G. Graham, G. E. L. Gregory, V. B. Gedge, J. B. Golden, G. H. Hollander, C. Howarth, A. Hodd, H. N. Harland, M. H. Horsley, J. D. Holgate, E. Houshton, J. Hill, E. H. Houghton, C. Hanson, J. A. Hedley, A. Hanson, J. A. Hanson, T. A. Harwood, R. H. Horsley, W. J. Hayes, J. T. R. Holloway, M. Hudson, C. K. Johnson, A. N. Knapton, J. J. F. King, P. B. Kazerooni, S. K. Knowlson, D. W. Lyth, F. E. Lee, G. C. Lamb, D. A. A. Ledger, M. Lockwood, C. Lewis, C. Leach, A. C. Mitchell, G. F. B. Moore, J. E. Middleton, T. Moss, J. H. Murray, H. Mason, P. J. R. Mack, G. H.

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Mann, F. J. Mervyn, R. F. S. Milner, G. H. Mould, J. Metcalfe, R. H. Mammatt, S. McDermid, N. G. L. R. March, G. R. A. Macildowie, A. B. Matthews, P. G. Moat, P. H. Masterman, J. L. Masser, R. T. Macildowie, G. M. Norwood, Pat Newdick, F. Ogley, E. H. Ogilvie, D. G. Peacock, R. W. Pacey, F. W. B. Pawle, G. Pickersgill, J. B. Parker, R. H. Pickering, B. H. Peat, E. W. Powell, W. W. Powell, M. T. Powell, W. B. Proctor, D. R. Priestley, R. Rhodes, K. H. Reed, Mick Robinson, E. Rhead, P. J. Raylor, J. M. Ryder, C. D. Ratter, J. Rumfitt, D. T. Rainford, T. C. Rob, C. Rymer, A. Robson, P. F. J. Roy, M. H. T. Rice, T. D. L. Raley, M. Raley, H. A. G. Rodger, Sir J. Richardson, J. K. Rayson, J. C. M. Starkey, J. H. Scott, J. S. Schofield, J. Stones, D. J.

Shardlow, A. J. Stratton, W. Smith, E. M. Storey, S. H. Smithson, J. M. Schofield, C. Sproulle, M. I. H. Stephenson, R. F. D. Stratton, R. Samman, R. A. C. Sykes, P. R. Stansfield, L.

Sears, A. C. Strike, W. Smallman, A. B. Saville, J. M. Smart, T. E. H. Tate, D. H. Thomas, C. L. Turner, A. L. Troop, J. G. Troughton, A. P. Terrace, D. Veal, M.

Whitfield, D. J. Watson, B. Way, B. G. Webber, R. S. F. Wilson, A. G. Woodcock, A. J. A. Wright, P. J. Watson, F. F. Wise, E. J. Yeld, P. H.

VALETE P. J. Anfield. 1960-65. Queens. V Modern. "0" Level (5). Senior House Rugger, House Swimming, Junior House IV. 1st Class Scout. Quantity Surveying. I Lawnway, Stockton Lane, York. Tel. 53158.

J. S. Atkinson. 1958-65. Manor. Trans B. House Monitor. "0" Level (5). 1st XV 1964-65, 3rd IV 1964-65; School Athletics Team 1964; House Tennis, Swimming, Captain of House Rugger and Athletics. Y.F.C. Treasurer 1964-65 Auctioneering and Estate Agency. Greystones, Garton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, E. Yorks. Tel.: Driffield 2212.

N. J. Beards. 1958-65. Manor. Trans B. "0" Level (6). House Rugger, Boating, Swimming, Athletics. Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Accountancy. Green Ridges, 51 Coast Road, Redcar, Yorkshire. Tel. : Redcar 4134P. H. Blundy. 1959-65. Temple. U.VI. House Monitor. "A" Level (English, History). "0" Level (11). U. of E. 1st VI Tennis, 2nd XI Hockey, Senior Colts Cricket XI, Junior House Rugger, House Squash (capt.). Accountancy. 1 Middlethorpe Grove, Dringhouses, York. Tel.: 66313.

R. C. Dixon. 1956-65. Rise. U.VI. "A" Level (History, English, French). "0" Level (9). U. of E. Captain of House Cross-Country, House Rugger, Athletics, Cricket. Scouts Patrol Leader, Senior Scouts. Secretary of Russian Society, House Representative of Theological Society, Committee Member of Curia. Gray College, Durham. Law. 210 Stockton Lane, York. Tel.: 25211. R. M. K. Doyle. 1961-65. Manor. U.VI "A" Level (French (Dist.), German, English). "0" Level (to). U. of E. House Cricket and Athletics. C.C.F. Cpl., R.A.F. Section. Secretary and Treasurer Modern Languages Society. 200 Park Avenue, Hull. Tel. : 4 2 575. R. A. Ende. 1964-65. Manor. IVa. Further Education. North Road, Pinewood Acres, R.D. 2, Corning, N.Y., U.S.A.

S. J. Hackney. 1958-65. Queens. U.VI. House Monitor. "A" Level (Chemistry, Maths for Science, Physics) "0" Level (to). U. of E. Colts VIII, House IV, House Shooting IV, Junior House Rugby. C.C.F. L/Cpl. Manchester University. Chemistry. 157 Gale Lane, Acomb, York. Tel. 78494•

P. R. Harrison. 1962-65. Queens. U.VI. House Monitor. "A" Level (French, English, German). "0" Level (9). U. of E. Senior House Rugger XV. House Representative for Russian and Modern Languages Societies. Back Lane, Bilbrough, York. Tel.: Tadcaster 2805.

A. P. Hothersall. 1961-65. School. U.VI. House Monitor. "A" Level (Physics (Dist.), Chemistry, Biology). "0" Level (to). U. of E. House VIII (Boating), Swimming, Cross Country. Scouts Senior Patrol Leader. Hon. Treas. Organ Society. Sheffield. Medicine. Reservoir House, Stubley Lane, Dronfield, Nr. Sheffield. Tel.: 2202.

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J. Lees. 1958-65. Manor. V B. "0" Level (7). Under 14 Colts, House Rugger, Cricket Athletics, Swimming, Rowing. C.C.F. R.A.F. Junior Corp. Band Clerk. Agriculture. 15 Healds Green, Chadderton, Nr. Oldham, Lancs. Tel.: Main 7119. D. C. Ord. 1957-65. The Rise. U.VI. House Monitor. "A" Level Geography (Dist.), English, French) "0" Level (12). U. of E. House Rugger and Cricket. C.C.F. Leading Seaman (R.N. Section). Chairman Geographical Society. Univeristy College, London. Geography. 412 Acklam Road, Acklam, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. Tel.: 86o44. P. L. D. Rank. 1956-65. Temple. U.VI A. Library Monitor. "A" Level (Latin, Greek, Ancient History (Dist.). "0" Level (to). U. of E. Senior Scout. Music Society (Gramophone Librian), House Representative of the Russian Society. University to Read Classics, then Teaching. ro Mount Vale Drive, The Mount, York. Tel.: 59686. P. A. Young. 1959-65. Queens. V Modern. Junior House Rugger. C.C.F. R.A.F. Section. Motor Engineering. 14 Algarth Road, Stockton Lane, York. Tel.: 56243•

SALVETE DRONFIELD Brockbank, R. J., Fisher, T., Gooder, F. T., Heap, K. I. P., Jones, P. G., Mitchell, W. W. H., Pickles, C. J., Stone, W. H., Watson, C. J., Whitehead, 0. C. T., Willis, J. D. GROVE BlacIdock, P. H., Bond, C. J. D., Haigh-Lumby, P. R., Johnson, C. G., Oliver, S. W. St. J., Pearson, J. M., Pollard, A. P., Pollard, D., Shacideton, D. I., Washington, K. MANOR Astley, S. R. H., Clayburn, W. C. W., Cooper, R. M., Dacey, P. W., Gray, G. Q., Holmes, P., Keean, A. A., Kidd, C. W., Mitchell, D. J., Simpson, B. G., Whittaker, J. A. L., Wood, P. G. QUEENS Black, M. J., Bowen, S. R., Collinson, J. M., Crawford, J. F. A., Fender, J , Hepworth, M. G. B., Judson, D. J. M., Lovell, J. D., Marsden, P. W. F., Miller, S. J. K., Pearson, M. C., Reaston, P., Willey, F. R., Wright, P. M. RISE Gill, J. A., Harding, D. F., Hargreaves, J. D. B., McAinsh, C. D., Mac Leod, R. D., Nixon, J. N. V., Phelps, R. B., Ramsden, C. W., Reed, A. B., Rowbottom, R. E., Stephenson, M. G. V., Varley, A. W., Withers, S. P. SCHOOL HOUSE Argyle, J. M., Ashburn, R., Bailey, M. E., Beaumont, I. R., Collinson, S. P., Goodrick, J. C., Henderson, G. D., Littlefield, T. P., Sargeant, T. B., Walker, P. M., Wells, J. E. R., Wilson, P. D. TEMPLE Bowie, A. S., Clarke, C. D., Eggleshaw, R. C., Elliott, P. J., Fisher, G. V., Heath, R. A., Hudson, L. R., Lockwood, P. A., Rounthwaite, D. P., Slee, K. C., Williams, W. J., Woollons, W. G.

HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD HOUSE After a successful opening year, the problem of maintaining the spirit that a new House inevitably incorporates faced those returning and the 11 new members of the House. Despite losing one cup, we retained another, and our loss was certainly not due to any lack of effort. We thank all those involved for their efforts. A healthy cross-section of the House took part in the school production of `"Henry IV, Part I", both on stage and behind the scenes. Mention should be made particularly of the fine contributions made by Clegg as 7

Falstaff and Donnelly as Hotspur. Indeed, movements are afoot for the production of a House play in the Easter Term. The House Society met once this term when Mr. Burden, the Junior School Chaplain, gave an interesting talk and provided an enjoyable evening. We would like to thank I R Gibson for organising this meeting, and look forward to further interesting meetings next term. With a view to the future, we hope next term will be a happy and successful one in work, sport and general activities. Our hopes, however, that certain younger members of the House will overcome their natural reticence and contribute more to the activities of School and House.

THE GROVE At the beginning of the term we welcomed Mr. Allen as Assistant Housemaster. P. St. G. Stephenson was appointed Head of House, I. M. Crombie, Vice-Head of School, J. F. Brown a School Monitor and D. R. Baxter, D. J. Emsley, R. K. Hall, K. Hollender, R. A. Peaker and J. J. Vooght became House Monitors. Achievements on the rugger field were far better than expected. The Junior team overwhelmed The Rise (48-0), but lost to Temple (8-3) in the semi-final. The Senior team lost to the powerful Dronfield team 9-0) and P. St. G. Stephenson was awarded his House colours. When the severe weather brought rugger to a halt for a while, D. J. Emsley organised some inter-house basketball, at which we proved very successful, amassing 104 points in two games. R. K. Hall and J. F. Brown led the House singing early in the term, but in spite of our lusty efforts we came fifth; our unison song, "The Swannee River", will be remembered for some time. Sixteen boys from The Grove took part in the School Play in one way or another; a large part of these helped behind the scenes under the direction of I. M. Crombie. It is also worth noting that, after getting the lowest average in the Work Cup last year, there has already been a distinct improvement in the Junior section of the House.

MANOR HOUSE At the beginning of term, Atkinson, Murray, McKenzie, Tomlinson and Vickers were appointed House Monitors, and we were joined by twelve new-boys. During the term there has been a definite rise in the sporting standards, although no cups have come our way. The Senior House Rugger, captained by Atkinson, won a hard fought match against Queens, 6-5, but lost in the semi-final to Temple 11-12. The Junior House team, captained by F. J. Vickers, lost in the first round to Queen's, the eventual winners. Bird is to be congratulated on gaining his Junior House Colours. House competitions have been arranged under H. L. Wood, and these again proved to be very popular, by the amount the games room was used. C. J. A. Smith introduced a chess ladder, which has been very successful, and will no doubt influence his choice of the House Chess team next term.

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The whole House has again managed to do well by coming third equal in the House singing competition, and McKenzie must be congratulated in managing to acquire the large following it had. has been completed and will We are pleased to say that the Manor be issued at the beginning of next term. This is mainly due to the hard work and enthusiasm of Tomlinson. We would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Bolton on their new-born, who we hear is to be called Timothy. And also to Mr. Bolton, who managed to produce the play so well. Finally, we say farewell to our leavers, thank them for all they had done for the House and the School, and wish them all the best for the future.

QUEEN'S HOUSE Queen's started the New Year with G. F. Hardman, the Head of School, as the Head of House. P. Abel was appointed a School Monitor and C. J. M. Duckworth, 0. G. Hodgson, G. A. Willstrop, P. M. Darley, S. J. Hackney, P. R. Harrison and R. J. Watts appointed House Monitors. With 14 new boys the total strength was 65. We just missed the Work Shield, being second to Temple, and this was also the order in the House 'Singing Competition, even though our part singers did extremely well. In the Senior Rugger we were determined to wrest the trophy from Dronfield, but unfortunately lost to Manor, 6 5, after a very close struggle, in the first round. However, in the Junior Rugger, we gained our revenge, by beating Manor, Dronfield and then Temple in the final. In the latter game much of the credit for this fine win goes to the forwards, who outplayed the experienced Temple forwards, thus enabling our fine back division to play its part. The bad weather prevented our league teams from showing their paces. Junior House Colours were awarded to M. K. Bowen, J. F. Cole, M. C. Gilbot and C. J. A. Smith. -

As usual we were well represented in the School teams and J. A. Benn, J. E. Dickinson and C. A. Wood gained their Colours in the unbeaten Colts XV. In the School Play, "Henry IV, Part 1", we had a good representation, both on and off the stage. The experience gained should give those who took part great confidence for the House Play next term, and for the future. Unfortunately Mr. Shuttleworth, our Housemaster, decided that, owing to pressure of work, he would have to retire from Queen's, after four years invaluable service. The House is very sorry that he took this step, but wish him well 'for the future, and we thank him for all the hard work he has put into the House. P. R. Harrison, S. J. Hackney, P. Anfield and P. A. Young are also leaving us this term. We hope that they are all successful in their new fields, and thank them for all they have done for the House. We welcome Mr. Burbridge, who is taking over from Mr. Shuttleworth, and hope he will be very happy with us. 9

THE RISE After yet another term of hard endeavour in the sporting field, the House failed to bring back any material proof of it; but it can be safely said that enthusiasm has reappeared in the lower part of the House among the most junior elements. At the beginning of term we welcomed N. E. Furey, D. C. Ord, D. M. Rawlings, P. M. Shepherd, C. J. Swiers and J. R. W. Thirlwell as House Monitors, whilst T. J. Newhouse and R. D. Harding were appointed Head of House and Chapel Monitor respectively. We also have with us for the year R. B. "Bob" Phelps from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to whom we give a warm welcome. The Senior House rugger team, under D. M. Shepherd, made a definite improvement on last year, to the tune of 12 points. We were beaten 31-3 by Dronfield House in the first round, but once again the team tried hard and did well to restrict such a formidable side to 14 points against three at the interval. The Junior team failed to come up to expectations, but with a little more effort should do much better next year. In the House Singing Competition The Rise came only sixth, which did not justify the efforts of Mackinder and Thirlwell, which were at the least highly commendable. Near the end of term the School's production of "Henry IV, Part I" proved a great success, and in this no fewer than 19 Risites took some part. Next term it is hoped that the House will produce, under the guidance of J. R. W. Thirlwell, a rendering of NikolailGogol's "Government Inspector", for which there would appear to be no lack of talent. We were all very pleased and proud that J. R. W. Thirlwell gained a Scholarship in English at St. Catherine's College, Oxford. The end of term saw the departure of R. C. Dixon and D. C. Ord; we thank them for their various contributions to the House and wish them well in their future careers.

SCHOOL HOUSE The House returned to find the monitorial body numbering five, the lowest for many years, the non-appearance of Robinson being due to illness. However, numbers of this particular body were swelled to eight when Hothersall and Goodwill were later instated. There are 12 new faces in the House, making the total now 51. One of the new boys joined the seniors and of the 11 juniors three have elder brothers in the House. In the sporting field we attained the expected level. The very enthusiastic Senior House team, led by Lazenby, met disaster in losing to Temple, who reached the final. The Junior House team met a similar fate and lost to Dronfield; Sargeant and Doyle played well for both teams and Doyle was awarded his Junior House colours, Sargeant already having his. The Housing singing was enthusiastically supported and Gough is to be congratulated on tuning the House to third position. Once again the House was well represented in the life-saving and generally made its presence felt in the baths. The games room has flourished under Pickersgill's supervision, though the dart board is showing signs of misuse. However, we look forward to various competitions being organised next term. Also under Pickergill's eye some juniors have started squash and though squash is by no means strong in the House we have some keen players. 10

The House Society, Ecclesia, was restarted this term and two meetings were held. The second meeting was enjoyed by all attending when Mr. Clark and Mr. Dixon enlightened us on how one spends one's time at university. We lost Mr. Craine rather unexpectedly half-way through the term, but the House, as a whole, was glad to see him back after an absence of four days. We say goodbye to A. P. Hothersall and wish him all that we would wish ourselves in the future.

TEMPLE This term we welcomed 11 Juniors, and we hope their stay with us will be a long and happy one. Seven new House Monitors also joined Lockwood and Day, and we are very grateful for the help of these boys— Martin, Blundy, Harvey, !Pawson, Lancaster and Ward. Blundy, however, decided to leave us half way through the term in favour of accountancy, and our best wishes go with him. The House enjoyed a successful term both on and off the rugger field. At the beginning of the term we were presented with the Work Cup, although a certain amount of discussion took place over who should have collected it. The House also succeeded, under Barker's guidance, in winning the House Singing Competition, and we thank all those who gave up their time to rehearse. The rugger teams were also very successful, and the Junior House team lost by a narrow margin of six points to a strong Queen's team. Our greatest disappointment, however, was in the Senior House Rugger, where after defeating the Manor 12-11 we lost to a strong Dronfield team by 20 points to three. P. R. Hart had led us well up until the final, where he was sadly missed, and we were captained by T. B. Ward, who has always been a strong member of the team. M. G. Day and S. A. Bough were awarded Senior House colours, and P. T Summers and D. B. Hart were awarded Junior House colours for their efforts in rugby. We therefore look forward to the Easter Term, where we hope to put up a strong challenge in the athletics and cross-country.

THE CHAPEL The first special service of the Christmas Term was the Harvest Thanksgiving. Once again members of the Committee of the Young Farmers' Club presented baskets of corn, fruit and flowers, and we are very grateful to Mr. Baldwin for arranging the loan of the baskets and coats; and to those who decorated the Chapel so beautifully. The prayers were composed specially by members of IV Alpha. The next day the harvest produce was taken round by parties of boys to families in York who had been recommended by the Family Service Unit. The services on Remembrance Sunday followed the pattern of former years. We were glad to welcome the Choir of St. Olave's and their new Chaplain, Rev. M. H. Burden, who conducted the second part of the Service of Remembrance in the morning. 11

Many seem to have enjoyed the Carol Service and not least the performance of "Silent Night" in its original version for duet and guitar. We reverted to the custom of holding the Carol Service on the last Sunday evening of term, with the result that we were able to give a considerably larger sum to the Godfrey Walker Nursery as well as our usual support for the John Burrill Home. Our two visiting preachers this term were •Canon J. S. Purvis and the Dean of York. We are most grateful to them for coming. N.K-W. P.S.—About three dozen members of the School shared in sending 12 Christmas parcels to homeless boys in Borstal—a very worthwhile effort, which was much appreciated by the boys, judging by their letters.

CHOIR NOTES The term proved to be a very busy one for the Choir, and it was therefore gratifying that all the members settled down to the task ahead of them at an early stage, giving a satisfactory rendering of Tye's "0 Come ye Servants of the Lord" on the first Sunday of term. The following week was the School's Harvest Festival, at which the Choir sang the traditional anthem "Thou Visitest the Earth", whilst the School combined with them in the singing of Naylor's majestic "Benedicite". They also had their chance the next Sunday with Stanford's ever-popular "Magnificat in B flat". This anthem was repeated a fortnight later, but was now supplemented by the corresponding "Nunc Dimittis". On the intervening Sunday, at Matins, the Choir gave another memorable performance of Britten's "Jubilate in C" to the great delight of a few and the uncomprehending disdain of the majority. On Remembrance Sunday, two services were held (the only Sunday during the whole year when this occurs) and, as is customary at the evening service the anthems "Greater Love hath No Man" and "Non Nobis Domine" were sung. The solo parts in the former were taken by Wright and Thirlwell, and the whole School sang the latter. Sung Communion was again a combination of Merbecke's fine plainsong and Dark's more modern version in F. The following Sunday, as a prelude to the Carol Service the next week, the Choir sang Bach's famous "Zion Hears Her Watchmen's Voices". The Carol 'Service, the climax to the term, was once again a judicious blend of 'Choir and Congregation and Ancient and Modern. Reed gave the service a good start with his singing of the first verse of "Once in Royal David's City". Amongst the more notable events of a memorable occasion were: the highly contemporary "From East to West" by Paul Gibbs, which provoked a great amount of comment both favourable and otherwise; "In Dulce Jubilo", the verse of which was sung by Wright (Tr), Howat (A), Thirlwell (T) and 'Barker (B); finally an unforgettable rendering of the original "Silent Night", in which the Trebles were ably accompanied by Mackinder on the guitar. The resultant simple yet beautiful blend provided a wonderful climax to a very successful service. We thank all those who have helped us this term, both musically and mechanically, and look forward to another term as varied and successful as the last. J.R.W.T. 12

HOUSE SINGING COMPETITIONS The eighteenth House Singing Competitions took place in the Memorial Hall, on Tuesday evening, 19th October. So early in the School year it was found that the treble tone was brighter and the broken voices rather less mature than has been the case when the competition has been held in the Easter Term. It says much for the adjudicator, Mr. William Hook, Director of Music of Aldenham School, that his adjudications were not only spirited, entertaining and very much to the point, but were also generally accepted by victors and vanquished alike. Although there is one challenge cup, there are in reality two competitions, for Part Song and Unison Song. In the Part Song, Temple showed convincingly that to win it is not essential to have treble voices or to sing "something with a tune". In fact D. J. Barker piloted a broken-voiced team through the intricacies of Michael Este's "How merrily we live" (an early 17th century work) with such skill that he "sold" it not only to the adjudicator but to the audience as well. That some of his team were better known in the "pop" world shows the importance of rhythm and a lively sympathy between the 20th and early 17th century composer's attitudes. 0. G. Hodgson's team in Queen's also earned high marks for their 5-part "Silver Swan" (Orlando Gibbons, 1612), but the choice did not appeal to all sections of the audience. Although a judge is independent and decides the results from a wide musical experience, yet he is bound to be influenced by the audience reaction. The rhythmic bite of Temple undoubtedly appealed more generally than the subtly changing harmonies of Queen's. School House put in a large team for their Hungarian Folk Song and deserved to win a high place with a wiry performance of a tricky piece. Barker also led his large team to victory in the Unison Song, earning high praise with a performance, unaccompanied, of "Down among the Dead Men". As Mr. Hook said. it could so easily have been routine, but was, in fact, forthright and fresh. The rhythmic lilt of Swanee River, coupled with a feeling that they had thought themselves into the part brought Grove out second. Manor were third in this class with a welldrilled, carefully wrought, Santy Anno. So Temple carried off the day with Queen's second and School House and Manor tying for third place. Apart from the competition, it had been an enjoyable concert with no items that were failures. While Mr. Hook prepared his marks the whole school joined in singing "Heart of Oak" with obvious relish. F.W.

THE SCHOOL PLAY The School Drama Society, once more availing itself to the full of the larger stage and improved facilities in the Memorial Hall, again scored a notable success in their production this year of Henry IV, Part 1. With a cast of fifty-eight and employing a further forty-six people in various capacities behind the scenes, it was a triumph not of individual brilliance but of co-operative effort, a uniformly sound production which was clearly the result of thorough rehearsal, very careful attention to every aspect of stagecraft and firm central control. The Society is to be congratulated on its three very good performances. That the producer had no outstanding natural acting talent to draw 13

upon was perhaps no disadvantage. A star performer might have upset the balance of a cast which was most shrewdly selected and in which no one player dominated the scene more than the action of the play required. What was remarkable was the quite high general standard of playing, never less than adequate and often, by the standards applicable, very good. In the circumstances, the bouquets naturally go to those who were called upon to fill the major parts: to C. W. Clegg (Falstaff), generally acclaimed for a performance which improved as it went on, reaching a climax in his "honour" speech, in which he was really carrying the audience with him; to J. R. W. Thirlwell, impressive as the King; to N. E. Furey, rather more convincing as the defender of the Crown, than as the boon companion of Sir John; and to M. Donnelly, who certainly caught some of the fire of the impetuous Hotspur. In the secondary roles, G. A. Willstrop obviously found the part of Glendower to his liking, while T. A. B. Evans (Mistress Quickly) and C. J. Swiers (Sir Richard Vernon) deserve particular mention. To proceed further, however, would be inviduous, when all the members of this large cast acquitted themselves with equal adequacy to the parts allotted them. With this valuable experience behind them many of them will achieve their reward in due course. Competent acting of itself does not necessarily ensure a smooth production. Here the designers and constructors of the set made a valuable contribution. Their set, not elaborately impressive, but simple and flexible, had as its main feature a central column which could quickly be made to represent a stone pillar, a tree in a wood, or even, when opened out, the dais for a throne. Shifts of scene were rapid and effective and the action was able to move swiftly forward. The covering of the orchestra pit by an apron stage might have seemed to preclude the usual participation of the School's musicians in the production. But if Glendower could conjure music out of the air, they would too. Mr. Waine and 0. G. Hodgson arranged and devised a musical accompaniment for the whole play, the instrumentalists, with guitarists pleasingly prominent at times, played and recorded it, and J. M. Grayson undertook the responsible task of synchronising the music and sound effects with the action. Any serious errors here could have been disastrous, but Grayson performed his job admirably. Such mistimings as there were, were more apparent to the players than to the audience. The music itself, after the initial shock of a strange-sounding "God Save The Queen" was generally considered pleasing and effective. The costumes and make-up were excellent. With such a large cast, those responsible bore a heavy burden. They were busy throughout most of the three performances and made a handsome contribution to the success of the production. So too did those responsible for the careful preparation of the fight scenes. These were really exciting, realistic enough to cause anxiety in the audience, yet never out of control. The production as a whole was a model cif what can be achieved by the widest recruitment and delegation, combined with attention to detail and firm central direction. If the play was rather slow to start, it soon gained momentum and moved swiftly onwards, without delays or faltering, to an effective climax. Anyone who came with qualms lest a full five acts of amateur Shakespeare would be long and tedious, went away well entertained. As for the enjoyment of the numerous participants— and what on these occasions is more important than that?—it was plain for all to see. 14

THE DEBATING SOCIETY As has sometimes happened in the past, the Society was slow to find its style for the new school year, no doubt because of the departure of some of its outstanding characters. The standard of debating rose steadily, however, and there were perhaps two important changes in procedure that contributed to this. First was the earlier and wider publicizing of debates, and second the system of members notifying the President beforehand if they intended to speak, and thus ensuring that they would be called. Mr. C. W. Clegg was President for the term, with Mr. M. Donnelly Vice-President and Mr. J. R. W. Thirlwell Secretary. On 2nd October Mr. D. M. Rawlings opened the year's debating by proposing in an open meeting, "Let China sleep, for when she wakes, all the world with tremble". He was seconded by Mr. P. M. Shepherd and opposed by Messrs. J. Cartwright and R. K. Hall. After a promising number of younger speakers had taken part, the motion was lost by 54 votes to 16, with 26 abstentions. A closed meeting was held in the Stephenson Room on 16th October. The motion that "This House thinks that the social and economic advantages of cremation are sufficient to warrant its being made obligatory" was proposed by Mr. N. E. Furey, seconded by Mr. C. J. A. Smith, and opposed by Mr. T. B. A. Evans, seconded by Mr. A. W. Parker. A wide range of discussion mostly serious and thoughtful, resulted in the motion being lost by 26 votes to 17, with 2 abstentions. We were glad to welcome a team from Easingwold Grammar Modern School on 11th November, when Mr. J. Hutton, seconded by Miss A. Fitchett, proposed that "This House foresees a united Europe". Messrs. J. R. W. Thirlwell and I. R. Gibson opposed the motion, which was carried by 49 votes to 38 with 8 abstentions. After the meeting the Committee entertained the Easingwold party at a buffet supper. The last debate was held in the Stephenson Room on 27th November. Messrs. R. Talbot-Jones and R. J. H. Goodwill proposed that "This House admires the courage of Mr. Ian Smith, former Prime Minister of Rhodesia". Messrs. M. Donnelly and M. G. Mallinson opposed this, and the subject evoked the liveliest debating of the term. The motion was lost by 30 votes to 12. So the term's debating ended in promising style, with a good number of new members making forthright and persuasive speeches. For the Easter Term, Mr. J. R. W. Thirlwell has been elected President and Mr. N. E. Furey Secretary. C.

SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY This term the Society held three meetings, and had one trip, which was to the Hawker-Siddeley Aircraft Factory at Brough. Twenty-five members, including the master-in-charge, were able to go on this trip,. and the method of selection was to give first priority to the Committee and then to members in the Sixth Form. This trip proved very successful and most interesting. On arriving at the factory we were given a short history of the Hawker-Siddeley Company itself, after which we were shown around the various departments. At the 15

time of the visit the Buccaneer was the only aircraft being produced, and we were in fact able to look over a practically complete one. The first meeting of the term consisted of a talk on "New Materials", given by Dr. Webster of Hull University. This proved to be the most popular meeting of the term, with many amusing demonstations given by Dr. Webster. In the second meeting of the term Major M. H. Priestley and Mr. D. A. A. Lamb, O.P., from the Royal School of Signals, gave a talk on "Transistors and their Effect on Military Telecommunication Equipment". This talk, dealing more with the technical side of the equipment, was also very interesting, and was enlightened by demonstrations of some military equipment. For the last meeting of the term Mrs. Renton, from Ripon College, gave a talk on "Mathematics by the Roadside". This was of interest to all and especially to the mathematically-minded amongst us. On the whole the term's meetings proved very successful, and the Society continues to flourish with much enthusiasm from its members. M.J.T.C.

RUSSIAN SOCIETY Christmas Term, 1965 A renewed interest in the Society was reflected in its record-breaking membership of over 100 boys. Three meetings were arranged for the term, the last of which was to be composed of a film show. R. C. Dixon opened the Society's year with a talk on the School's trip to Russia in April, 1965; he commented on the educational value of such a trip, and the talk was illustrated with slides ably projected by Q. Gray. The second meeting of the term took the form of three short talks given by members of the Society : I. R. Gibson gave an informative talk on certain of the leading Russian dramatists; P. R. Harrison described life in a Siberian prison camp; and P. L. D. Rank concluded the programme with an entertaining introduction to modern music in Soviet Russia. Attendances at both meetings were encouragingly large; the films "Moscow Taxi" and "Siege of Leningrad" naturally attracted the greatest interest. However, the audience was to be not a little disappointed by the two films, as neither of them came up to the expected standards. A full programme has already been planned for next term: the meetings should include a play-reading and the visit of an outside speaker. It is hoped that the enthusiasm shown this term will be continued in the future.

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THE ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Ringing activities during the first two terms of the year were not very great but many birds were ringed on two visits to the Isle of Man during the Easter and summer holidays reported in previous Peterites. This term, during the spell of bad weather in December, we managed to fit in nine visits to Moorlands, near Skelton. This is a roosting place for many species of birds, particularly finches. Just before dusk many hundreds arrive and a busy hour follows extracting the birds from the nets, ringing them and recording the results, the later birds being done by torchlight. The best day produced 76 birds. Greenfinches were the most plentiful, with chaffinches and redwings next. Several new species were added to the School ringing list. These are indicated, together with the ringing totals, in the list at the end. The grand total for the five years 1960 to 1965 is 7,096 birds of 71 species. RINGING TOTALS * New Ringing Species. Greenfinch (256), House Sparrow (191), Blackbird (126), Linnet (88), Chaffinch (63), Dunlin (59), Swallow (56), Starling (50), Dunnock (47), Redwing (45), Blue Tit (33), Robin (22), Ringed Plover (19), Brambling (15),* Song Thrush (14), Skylark (12), Meadow Pipit (11), Stonechat (10), Wren (9), Mistle Thrush (9), Willow Warbler (8), Great Tit (7), Wheatear (7), Tree Sparrow (6), Pied Wagtail (6), Redshank (5), Coal Tit (5), Chiff chaff (5), Rock Pipit (4), Goldfinch (4), Bullfinch (4), Whinchat (3), Goldcrest (3), Tree Creeper (2), Grey Wagtail (2), Woodpigeon (2), Long-tailed Tit (2), Sparrowhawk (1),* Curlew (1), House Martin (1), Spotted Flycatcher (1), Garden Warbler (1),* Little Stint (1), Black-headed Gull (1), Common Sandpiper (1), Yellowhammer (1), Fieldfare (1),* Willow Tit (1).* Total 1,227. Species 49.

YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB This term there were five main meetings with an Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, 11th November. This meeting was followed by a meal provided by the 'School. At the beginning of term a new Chairman and a new committee member had to be elected. C. J. Swiers became Chairman and R. A. Spilman took his place as Secretary. J. M. Grayson was elected as a committee member. For the first meeting Mr. Fridlington gave a talk on "Farming in the Vale of York" which is typified by his own farms. He described the types of land found in the Vale of York and the methods of farming employed. On 28th October Mr. Stephenson gave an illustrated talk on his visit to North America in the summer of 1963. The primary object of his visit was to study the marketing of livestock in North America. To illustrate his talk, Mr. Stephenson passed round some excellent photographs. On 1 1 th November Mr. Thomas, Vice-Principal of Askham Bryan Institute of Agriculture, demonstrated how to make a rope from lengths 17

of baler twine. He provided lengths of twine so that we could all try our hand at this rural craft. This was a somewhat unusual meeting, but was enjoyed by all. Doctor Scott of the Anderton-Richardson Fertilizer Company Limited came along on 25th November to give an illustrated talk on "Soils and Fertilizers". If somewhat complicated, the talk provided valuable information for many. The final meeting of the term was held on the 9th December when two films were shown. At the end of the meeting C. S. Martinson was elected Treasurer and G. M. Barton joined the committee. The Club's thanks were extended by the Chairman to J. S. Atkinson for his valuable services to the Club. T.H.V.

THE FILM SOCIETY The Magnificent Seven already has something of a classic status in the cinema which North West Frontier will never share, and yet they have much in common : they are both period-piece dramas portraying in simple and heroic terms a group of people with conflicting ideas of purpose and loyalty. And inasmuch as North West Frontier was an easier film to watch, it was more obvious: there were well-turned episodes of tension, and a stout defence of what used to be considered the traditional British virtues of modesty and courage. The weakness of The Magnificent Seven is shown in the use of that word "magnificent". Its original, the Japanese The Seven Samurai, is even more epic in length and action, but it takes great pains to base the glamour of the fighting in real human terms : the American version is notable for the performance of Yul Brynner and the powerfully managed story-line, but by and large it suffered from the usual Hollywood substitutes for deeply felt portrayal—luxury of presentation and panache. Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief is a clever film, and is a good example of his ability to combine comedy with his own brand of drama. He demands an intelligent response, and this is an important element in the success of his entertainment, because no sooner has the audience discovered one little nuance with delight than it has abruptly to turn its attention to another. There is an aura of suggestion of character and meaning pervading the settings, like the fancy-dress ball, the dialogues, as with the mother, and even the chase scenes: in a delightful moment a French police car founders for the sake of a totally unconcerned chicken. There came a break at this point, not only in time, but also in public relations: the Society was nearly closed because of the complete inability of a few people to realise that leaving litter behind really is both antisocial and not very flattering as a means of self-expression. Let's hope no more need be said. Of the three short films in the final programme Spike Milligan's Treasure Island, W.C.2 was the least successful. As a revelation of what goes on behind the scenes in Denmark Street it was too careful not to offend, so that one had to be content with one or two pieces of goonery and some rather flat commentary, interviewing and camera-work. The Red Balloon needed little introduction to many, and showed others what can be achieved artistically with camera and colour and movement. A -

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fantasy conceived in a very different spirit was The Little Island, and this produced a very pleasing audience response, considering that it is only usually thought worth showing to university audiences. To many it opened up new vistas of film art, not only because of its novelty in animation and sound-track, but also through its representation of abstract ideas in a witty and startling form. It must obviously be shown again.

THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY This term the Society held three meetings. The first was held on Friday, 22nd October, when the Rev. R. Bentinck gave a very enlightening talk on "Current religious problems in India". At the second meeting, held on 5th November, the Rev. M. W. Burden gave a lecture on "New ideas in Theology". This also proved very interesting. The final meeting was held on 26th November; A. to talk about the Vatican Council.

J. Riley Esq., came

The attendance at all the meetings was good, and a bright future can be seen for the Society; it is even planned to include films in next term's programme. T.B.A.E.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The competition held last Summer Term brought a large entry of colour slides, but few black and white exhibition prints. The coming Summer Term, I hope, will see this remedied. The colour slides were all good in technical quality but less so in outstanding composition and subject matter. The winners were Kitching and C. J. A. Smith. The first meeting of the Christmas Term concerned "Colour Slide Criticisms"— a taped commentary on the accompanying slides from Johnson's of Hendon. This term also saw the introduction of House representatives, who greatly increased the membership of the Society. With the increase in funds, new equipment, including an excellent enlarging lens, was purchased. The darkroom has been used frequently and successfully after a stimulating lecture on enlarging and processing given by Mallinson and Cartwright. The third lecture of this term consisted of "Colour after Dark" and "High Speed Ektachrome Film" from Kodak, and was well attended. In all, the term was a successful and profitable venture for the Society and its members.

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THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY On 30th September the Geographical Society visited the Furness Shipbuilding Company at Haverton-on-Tees. This company is just completing a modernisation scheme of over £3 million, and we were able to see some of the most modern machinery and techniques in the industry. The visit was very well planned, which greatly increased the interest. We started at the stock yards, where the steel plates arrive, partly by rail, partly by road. From here they are lifted by electro-magnetic gantries and taken to the adjoining shop, where they are first shot-blasted, and then cut. This latter process puzzled us, as two plates alongside each other were being cut with the same pattern, but in reverse—for port and starboard —without any markings or apparent guidance, and simply watched by one man. Next to the drawing office, where the techniques were beyond most of us, and then to the "Pilot Room". Here the mystery of the platecutting was explained. The pattern to be cut is drawn to one-tenth scale and photographed on to special paper. This paper is put into a machine which is equipped with a photo-electric cell that follows the black lines of the pattern—and at the same time operates the cutting machines (they move ten times as fast) fifty yards away in the machine shop. After seeing plates being formed into curved shapes, and the rivetting of pre-fabricated sections, we went out to the yards. Here we saw three stages. The first was little more than the keel laid of a bulk-carrier. The second was a ship for British-India nearly ready for launching. The wooden chocks were being put in place for this, and we went underneath the ship, with the warning, "Don't bang your head on the bottom". The third was the bulk-carrier "Buccleugh" in the fitting-out basin. This ship had already done builders' trials and was due for owners' trials in a fortnight. We went all over her and saw and learnt much. This concluded a most enjoyable and fruitful visit. We are grateful to the Furness Shipbuilding Company for having us, and were glad to hear that the contract secured that very day for a tanker for Norwegian owners completed full order books for three years ahead.

EQUINE SOCIETY Chairman: R. A. SPILMAN. Treasurer: C. J. SWIERS.

Secretary: C. C. RUSSELL. Committee Member: T. H. VICKERS.

The first meeting of the term was a talk by Major D. W. A. Swannell, who spoke about his job and also about the standard of the modern British Thoroughbred. The second meeting consisted of a film show and a talk by Mr. J. Fitzgerald, a leading National Hunt rider. Two of the films were of "Grand Nationals" and the third was a film of the Grand Steeplechase de Paris which "Mandarin" won without a bridle. Mr. Fitzgerald then talked about his riding experiences, particularly those against the mighty "Arkle". The Society would like to thank Mr. Willstrop for his help in forming the Society, and we welcome Mr. Maw, who has kindly agreed to take his place. C.C.R. 20

THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The "Rothesay Castle" completed Voyage 27 at the beginning of term. This voyage was a routine one to Port Elizabeth and Lourenco Marques to fetch fruit—in this case exclusively oranges, 5,070 tons of them. This ship is primarily a fruit carrier, with all the necessary provision for carrying various fruits each at the appropriate temperature. The voyage was largely uneventful, but Capt. Graham writes an interesting account of a tropical rainstorm : "We got to Dakar yesterday (18th Sept.) morning at 9-30 a.m. At midnight the previous night we ran into a most violent rainstorm. By 3 a.m. it had reached its climax. The wind was blowing a full gale and the rain was lashing down. The sky was constantly alight with tremendous flashes of sheet lightning, and the radar screen just showed a mass of rain. One or two ships which had been showing on the screen were blotted out completely. Oddly enough there was no thunder to be heard. I was beginning to wonder if it were possible for any more rain to be left when there were four flashes of forked lightning directly ahead of us which appeared to touch the sea, and from that moment the rain started to ease up, the wind to slacken off; and by 4 a.m. it was practically calm, with visibility 14 miles. I was told in Dakar that they had not had any rain for days." On completion of Voyage 27, Capt. Graham relinquished command of M.V. "Rothesay Castle", and we have just heard that he has been appointed to command the "Kenilworth Castle", which will now be our adopted ship.

CURIA It was decided at the beginning of the new School Year that the Society should be reorganized to cater for worthy individuals in the sixth form, A committee was set up in order to propose suggesions for future meetings, and although some very interesting and original ideas were put forward, most of them were not particularly practical. At the meeting of the committee the secretary was appointed in his absence. Towards the end of the term a meeting was arranged when Mr. Austin gave a most interesting and humorous talk entitled, "The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler." More meetings will be held in the Easter Term where originality, we hope, will be the main asset of the meetings. 21

C.C.F. NOTES We first have to record with regret that Lieutenant Mair has found it necessary to leave the Contingent. Everyone in the School will be well aware of Mr. Mair's many commitments, particularly in the boating terms, and we are most grateful for the time he has given to C.C.F. activities during the past seven years. Lieutenant P. G. Croft has joined the Contingent, and is at present fully occupied as the Adjutant. Apart from these changes, the main characteristic of the term has been the ease with which a new year's activity settled down. Under our completely voluntary system we naturally have doubts about recruiting each year, and about the maintenance of a Band in particular; but so far we find the system working well, with more opportunities for younger cadets to get promotion as senior ones "retire" after three years. It might be as well to erpphasise again that a Proficiency Test Certificate must be gained as the first essential for promotion, or to remain in the Contingent longer than three years, and that to gain Proficiency it is necessary to attend at least one annual camp or Arduous Training course. An unfortunate accident in which a contractor's roller caught a stay of the mast and caused its complete destruction has left us without a mast for a whole term. It seems that it will be some time before there will be a replacement and the return of the colour parades. The list for annual camp at Cultybraggan, Perthshire, is now filled up, and it is pleasing to fmd that a high proportion of each Service Section will be attending camps, some with Arduous Training as an alternative or as an addition.

R.N. SECTION Last term the following promotions were made: L/Sea. J. N. Yellowley to Petty Officer i/c. A.B. D. J. Barker to L/Sea. 2 i/c. L/Sea. D. J. McKenzie was appointed Section Writer. A.B. R. J. Mawer to L/Sea. i/c Stores. The Naval member of the Joint Cadet Executive, Commander J. F. House, R.N., paid us a visit at the beginning of term. The purpose of his visit was to see how the section was run, and to see the remains of the mast which had unfortunately lost an argument with a steam-roller during the holidays. The whaler was used several times at the beginning of term, and everyone received instruction from Chief P.O. Scribbins on handling and pulling it. This boat has since been forced into retirement and will probably be used for instructional purposes up at School. Three cadets, P.O. Yellowley and A.B.s Talbot-Jones, Fairhurst, Harrison, took part in a two-day cruise starting on 6th November on board H.M.S. "Northumbria", a coastal minesweeper of the Royal Naval Reserve, based at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was too foggy to go out to sea on Saturday, but the ship made her way down river to Tynemouth, where she was moored for the night by the cadets. By Sunday the fog had lifted, but the sea was rather rough, and so there was little paint in remaining at sea for any length of time. Lanchester sub-machine guns and .303 rifles 22

were fired out at sea at smoke floats. The ship then returned up river to H.M.S. "Calliope", her base ship, where she was scrubbed down. Although there was little practical training, the proficiency candidates still found the trip helpful for their examinations and also very enjoyable. The three cadets Mawer, McKenzie and Yellowley, who had taken Advanced Proficiency in the summer, all passed and were rated instructors. The remainder of the term's training constituted working for proficiency by Anson Division and four cadets, A. G. Bird, G. M. Fairhurst, R. L. Harrison and C. J. Sinclair, were successful. J.N.Y.

R.A.F. SECTION The Section numbered 37 at the beginning of the term, three less than the maximum. Senior N.C.O.s consisted of F/Sgt. Miers (i/c), Sgts. Oglesby and Gough, and Cpls. Smith, Denham and Ballinger. Cpls. Smith and Denham are to be congratulated on obtaining their Gliding Proficiencies during the summer holidays. Air Experience Flying took place on Sunday, 10th October, and 20 cadets obtained at least one 30 minutes' flight each in a Chipmunk. The Inter-House Model Aircraft competition for recruits was won by the Manor.

SCOUT GROUP The Group once again numbers about 70 and we have once again had an enthusiastic intake into the Scout Troop. Mr. C. P. M. Duncan is now Senior Scout Leader while W. R. Pickersgill has been appointed an Assistant Scoutmaster and I. L. Boyd has been acting in this capacity. At the end of term we held a very enjoyable informal Camp Fire at which Mr. Craine showed hitherto hidden talent as a conjurer.

SENIOR SCOUT TROOP A number of successful outdoor meetings have been held and we have once again demonstrated that most of us can find our way across unfamiliar country in the dark. In addition, training has gone ahead steadily with courses in the Public Health, Civics and Meteorologist Badges being completed during the term. Ambulance Badge work will be continued next term, along with training for the Senior Pioneer Badge. We entered one team for the local Senior Scout competition held in the Yorkshire Moors in October. Our team, consisting of A. P. Hothersall, R. J. Watts and R. Wood, acquitted themselves well, coming fourth out of 12 teams. We say goodbye to a number of Seniors this term, including two of our Patrol Leaders, R. C. Dixon and A. P. Hothersall. In addition, we lose P. J. Anfield, whom we shall miss at our Camp Fires, and P. L. D. Rank. We wish them all well and thank them for what they have done

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SCOUT TROOP At 35 the Troop is now the largest it has ever been. The new entry numbered 15, of which four joined as Tenderfeet. These were soon invested and made good progress with their Second Class tests under Plews. The scouts with Second Class started on their First Class training with Map-reading, Tracking and Estimation all completed. We welcome I. L. Boyd as Assistant Scoutmaster, who prepared the scouts with their First Class Badge for taking the Pioneer Badge next term. On Monday evenings during the term 17 scouts took a course at the Fire Station for the Firefighter Badge and were all successful at the end. They were Blomfield Cantrell, Cooper, Dodd, Buckman, Jervis, Johnson, McIlroy, Martin, 'Phillips, Plews, Powell, Summers, Varley, Willis.

RUGBY FOOTBALL SCHOOL MATCHES v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played away on Wednesday, 13th October. Lost 14-17. In losing this all-important first school match, the School team never fulfilled the promise of the earlier club matches, and felt seriously handicapped by local conditions—very long, lush grass, heavy with dew—after practising on a dry fast surface. From the outset we were six points down in as many minutes (a penalty and a try), and throughout the match we had to endure the irritating spectacle of scoring only after Durham had established a clear marginal lead. For constructive rugby, the School had much the better of the game, but Durham claimed their successes mainly from individual opportunism, for which our back-row forwards were largely to blame. Clegg, moving left, twice sent Morris over for tries, both very similar, while Atkinson was at hand to complete another good movement and a third try. Emsley's conversion and Harding's dropped goal completed the score for the School, but still three points in arrears. The School did enough in this game to win any match, but yet committed more than enough mistakes to lose. Team : —Rawlings; Miers, Clegg, Morris, Duckworth; Harding, Emsley (Capt.); Donnelly, Hart, Martinson, Pickersgill, Hardman, Doyle, Boyd, Atkinson. v. BRADFORD G.S. Played away on Saturday, 16th October. Lost 3-13. Another very poor start—two converted tries to our opponents in the eighth and tenth minutes of the game. Thereafter the team can undoubtedly take credit for stemming what looked like becoming a flood-tide. Indeed, for a period of the second half the pack got well and truly on top, although one could never sense that this superiority would spread to the backs. A penalty landed by Emsley closed the gap, and much of the second half the game hung in the balance. 24

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Top: C. J. M. Duckworth; C. S. Martinson; N. G. A. Morris; R. F. Harding, Esq.; J. S. Atkinson; R. D. -Harding. Middle: G. F. Hardman ; P. R. H art ; M. Donnelly, (V.-Capt.); D.J. Emsley, (Capt.); W. R. Pickersgill; A. S. Medlycott ; C. W. Clegg. Bottom: P. Abel; T. H. Vickers; J. J. Vooght.

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The superior speed of the Bradford backs was, however, always much more threatening, and a further penalty, this time for Bradford, finally set the seal on our endeavours. Team : —Rawlings; Miers, Clegg, Morris, Duckworth; Harding, Emsley (Capt.); Donnelly, Hart, Martinson, Pickersgill, Hardman, Doyle, Medlycott, Atkinson. v. TRENT COLLEGE Played at home on Wednesday, 20th October. Won 31-0. This victory might well have been a morale booster. Try-scoring was not a difficult matter against our opponents' high tackling and weak positional sense, but the standard of play and techniques employed deteriorated so much that the game became ragged, confused and frustrating. The School's start was anything but convincing; indeed, they were lucky not to have been in arrears with a penalty against them, but after Emsley had landed a long-range penalty from mid-field the School's teething-troubles seemed over for the time being, and three further tries followed in quick succession before half-time. In all, tries were scored by Emsley (2), Clegg (2), Duckworth (2), Morris and Medlycott, with Vooght converting two. Newcomers Vooght and Groundwater were virtually untried. Team : —Vooght; Groundwater, Clegg, Morris Duckworth; Harding, Emsley (Capt.); Donnelly, Hart, Martinson, Pickersgill, Hardman, Doyle, Medlycott, Atkinson. v. DENSTONE COLLEGE Played away on Saturday, 23rd October. Lost 11-21. The last minute retirement of Emsley from the selected team did not omen well for this match, always a severe test at the best of times, but defeat in the end by only 10 points was a due reflection on the team's spirit, which alone at times seemed to be holding our opponents at bay. Thirteen points to Denstone in the first half was just reward for their superior line-out technique and some incisive running, but with the slight breeze and slope in their favour the School dictated matters more in the second half. Morris gained a fortuitous try which Vooght converted, while a penalty by Vooght and a fine long-range drop-penalty by Harding helped to close the gap. Vooght played an outstanding game at full-back, but both newcomers Beaumont (for Emsley) and Vickers found the pace a bit hot. Team : —Vooght; Groundwater, Clegg, Morris, Duckworth; Harding, Beaumont; Donnelly (Capt.), Hart, Martinson, Hardman, Pickersgill, Doyle, Medlycott, T. H. Vickers. v. LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 6th November. Lost 6-14. The Leeds G.S. team came here unbeaten and from the kick-off they showed that, if allowed to do so, their pack could dominate. They forced play down the right-hand touchline and a try was scored in the first five minutes. Only three minutes later a cruel bounce gave Vooght no chance 25

at all and the opposing left winger scored under the posts (8-0). A further penalty against the School for a line out infringement made it 11-0. But the School began to fight back quite magnificently, and the forwards won complete control—only the lack of pace in the centre and dropped passes stopped us from scoring a large number of tries. Medlycott, in fact, scored the first try against Leeds G.S. this season. After the interval Pickersgill scored and it was 11-6. The School hammered away at the Leeds defence which stretched but did not snap. Right at the end, cruelly, play sprang back to our line and Leeds scored a final try (14-6). St. Peter's were most unlucky to lose this game as for long periods the pack—collectively and individually—played so well that the entire Leeds team seemed to lose all confidence. Team: —Vooght; Abel, Morris, Clegg, Duckworth; Harding, Emsley (Capt.); Atkinson, Hart, Donnelly, Pickersgill, Lazenby, Doyle, Medlycott, T. H. Vickers. Colours re-awarded to Clegg, Pickersgill and Hart. Colours awarded to Medlycott. -

v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 13th November. Lost 8-12. Victory for the School still remains elusive and as last year Giggleswick gained victory by the narrow margin of four points. The School were lucky to find the game equally poised at three points all at half-time, for they had made many mistakes, let in Giggleswick for an unopposed blind-side try, and only managed to draw level with a try by Abel on the left wing after an orthodox movement. The game sprang to life in the second half when the forward struggle became intense. Giggleswick seemed to have gained a commanding lead with a drop-goal and further try, but a break by Harding sent Clegg over for a try which Emsley converted, and one point stood between the two teams. The chapter of mistakes, however, continued for the School, and Giggleswick were let in for a last unnecessary try, which settled matters. Team : —Vooght; Abel, Morris, Clegg, Duckworth; Harding, Emsley (Capt.); Donnelly, Hart, Martinson, Hardman, Pickersgill, Atkinson, Medlycott, Vickers. v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 20th November. Won 16-0. This game was played in treacherous conditions and was won convincingly by the School. The School pack completely dominated the opposition, and the half-backs, Emsley and Harding were able to take good advantage of this. Despite great territorial supremacy, the School's only score in the first half was a try by Clegg, converted by Emsley. In the second half, however, the constant pressure of the School forwards produced three more tries. Two of these were opportunist tries by Duckworth; Emsley converted

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one of the tries with a superb drop-kick from the touchline. Finally, after good handling by the pack, Donnelly scored an unconverted try. This was an excellent all-round performance, all the more praiseworthy as the game was played in such bad conditions. Colours re-awarded to Morris, Hardman and Atkinson. Colours awarded to Harding, Duckworth, Martinson and Vickers. Team : —Vooght; Abel, Clegg, Morris, Duckworth; Harding, Emsley; Donnelly, Hart, Martinson, Pickersgill, Hardman, Atkinson, Medlycott, Vickers. v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Wednesday, 8th December. Won 14-3. The School celebrated their last school match of the season by playing with renewed confidence and winning by a clear margin. Emsley inspired his team in the opening minute by landing a longrange drop-goal after the award of a mark. Before Worksop had time to recover from this shock Atkinson scored a try after Donnelly had made a break from the line-out. With Emsley's conversion, the School soon led by eight points. To complete an excellent first half, a break by Morris sent Abel over for another try, to which Worksop replied with a try shortly before halftime. In the second half the School pack had lost something of its earlier steam but was always the more menacing in the loose. Finally, a fine forward rush, followed by a quick heel, saw Harding break on the blind side to send Abel in for his second try, which completed the scoring. Team : —Vooght; Duckworth, Clegg, Morris, Abel; Harding, Emsley (Capt.); Donnelly, Blackford, Martinson, Pickersgill, Hardman, Atkinson, Medlycott, Vickers. Colours re-awarded to Vooght. Colours awarded to Abel. v. OLD PETERITES Played on Saturday, 11th December. Won 6-3. With the spectacle of river floodwater very much on our doorstep, conditions were surprisingly good for this, as always, the last match of the season. O.P. tonnage was not in such marked contrast this year to School poundage, but as if recognising this fact the School played their game in a manner far more gentle than anything compared with the vigour of their recent play against Ampleforth and Worksop. Indeed, they were charitable to the extent of allowing Richard Baldwin to snap up a mid-field error and race over for a try after a splendid 40-yard dash. For the most part neither side seemed capable of switching the direction of any attacking move in the glutinous conditions underfoot, and many scoring opportunities went a-begging. Few players showed up to any marked degree except perhaps Phillip Clayton with his well-judged relieving kicks. 27

The scores levelled when Pickersgill went over for a try after a good break by Emsley, and then Clegg scored in the corner after a quick penalty awarded in front of goal, of which for some unaccountable reason the School disdained to take full advantage. How the School failed to score on many occasions in the last quarter, when the additional 8-yard width of the 1st XV field was having a telling effect on the Old Boys, they alone might know. Our thanks to W. H. Sugden (Yorkshire Society) for refereeing. OLD PETERITE XV P. B. Clayton; H. A. King, G. W. Cloughton, D. I. Fletcher, J. J. Rhodes; C. D. King, J. M. D. Kirk; W. Gibson, R. R. Baldwin, C. W. Thompson (Capt.), R. J. Sharp, P. Shearsmith, C. Metcalfe, I. B. Robertson, P. A. Liversidge.

RETROSPECT It is no vain boast to say that we can look back on this all too short season with a real sense of satisfaction for its achievement and success. To add to our pleasure the Senior Game returned to its proper domain, and once again 1st XV matches could be watched from the top of the bank, overlooking a pitch which is now almost full width. The opportunity, too, was not lost on the 1st XV, for, after a long and rather uphill struggle, they did not disappoint but rose to the occasion splendidly, and achieved much of the success which had been tentatively predicted at the end of last season. Their record of three wins and five losses in inter-school matches was so nearly very much better, and their measure of success is best assessed by comparing points for (103) with those against (80). Of the five matches lost, none was so by a margin of more than 10 points, and in scoring over 100 points in their favour they achieved something which no side since the war has attained, although it must be admitted that the new rules of last year had a considerable bearing on this total. As a result of playing such a very young team last year, we had nine old 1st XV colours available again this year. Making up the remainder of the team were two from last year's Colts, two from the 2nd XV, one from the 3rd XV and one (P. Abel) from "out of the blue" (no previous team selection). Experience was well spread through the team and an air of hopeful expectation pervaded. The first match against Durham (away) proved a bitter disappointment and was a serious set-back to our aspirations. We felt we had been defeated more by local conditions than by our opponents and, with the knowledge of last year's series of defeats, there was now a growing danger that this year's 1st XV lacked above all else the conviction that they were going to win. That they did so, even to the extent of defeating Ampleforth by the largest margin since 1926, was to their credit. The strength of the team finally lay in the pack (average weight 11 st. 13 lb.) and the confidence it had in itself. The backs were efficient handlers but generally lacked pace. The team as a whole gained in selfassurance as the season progressed, and when they were beginning to reap the harvest from all their labours the season came to an untimely end. 28

For the Colts, often quoted as the barometer for the future, it was undoubtedly a vintage year. Their record of seven matches played and seven convincingly won has never been equalled or surpassed, with points for 157 as against 20. All concerned are to be congratulated. As many as 10 players received their colours, and it will be interesting to note how many and how soon they gain their 1st XV colours in the years ahead. This is the challenge that confronts each and every one of them. Many are physically strong enough already to do so, and the sooner they make the grade the healthier we shall be able to deem the School's rugger. From mid-November onwards, the weather drastically clamped down on the rugby programme. All teams as a result had to put up with the disappointment of a cancelled match or two, not least the "Under 14" Colts. The 1st XV were perhaps spared their match against a star-studded team representing the Public Schools' Wanderers XV; and the Senior Colts regretfully missed their Ampleforth match. As for the rest of the School, in the presence of frost, snow, ice and floods, little rugby could be played after mid-November, and House Leagues barely started before they were brought to an abrupt end. The term was just long enough for the House match programme to be completed, and again one felt one was witnessing a generally higher standard of play. Temple had the distinction of competing in both finals, but found little consolation in defeat on both occasions. Clearly the School's rugby has staged a most welcome revival and, with greater enthusiasm and enjoyment in evidence on all sides, we look forward eagerly to the future. 1st XV

J. J. Vooght; C. J. Duckworth, N. G. A. Morris, C. W. Clegg, P. Abel; R. D. Harding, D. J. Emsley* (Capt.); M. Donnelly* (Vice-Capt.), P. R. Hart*, C. J. Martinson, W. R. Pickersgill*, G. F. Hardman, J. S. Atkinson, A. S. Medleycott*, T. H. Vickers. *—Caps. —

znd XV—D. M. Rawlings*; R. W. Miers*, A. J. Gill, J. R. Wood, M. G. Day; M. A. Groundwater* (Vice-Capt.), R. N. Beaumont*; M. J. T. Carr, P. R. Blackford, P. S. Marsden*, I. L. Boyd*, J. R. S. Lazenby* (Capt.), P. J. Doyle*, S. Bough, R. A. Spitman. *—Colours. 3rd XV—C. S. M. Dew; S. C. Maslin (Vice-Capt.), I. R. D. McGrath, T. B. Ward, C. J. Pearson; D. R. Baxter, H. L. Wood; K. D. Lockwood, J. R. W. Thirlwell, M. J. Thompson, R. Talbot-Jones, N. E. Tomlinson, P. S. Oglesby, P. St. G. Stephenson (Capt.), P. M. Shepherd. Under 16 Colts XV—E. M. Holgate* (Vice-Capt.); F. J. Vickers, J. A. S. Benn*, J. E. Dickinson*, I. S. Donaldson*; J. C. Richardson* (Capt.), P. V. Zissler*; H. G. Marks, A. G. Scott*, C. A. Wood*, J. J. Sample, P. T. Summers*, S. Mackinder, M. J. Wright, A. S. Carr*, S. C. Sugar. *—Colours. Under 15 Colts XV—D. J. Moss; J. A. Pease, M. A. Cantrell, R. M. Yule, D. M. L. Jackson; M. J. H. Fisher, D. B. Hart; R. S. Johnson, G. M. Watson (Joint Capt.), A. H. Powell, P. J. H. Fosbrook, M. C. Gilbert, A. Holmes (Joint Capt.), D. J. Doyle, K. J. Sargeant. Under 14 Colts XV—N. H. Stone; P. R. Haigh-Lumby, P. Blacklock (Vice-Capt.), M. C. Pearson, J. D. Lovell; P. Holmes, D. Pollard (Capt.); T. Fisher, D. I. Shackleton, A. S. Bowie, P. Reaston, R. J. Brockbank, R. M. Cooper, M. G. V. Stephenson, T. B. Sargeant. 29

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XV Sat. 2nd Oct. Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts Wed. 6th Oct. Headingley Wanderers XV Sat. 9th Oct. Harrogate R.U.F.C. Colts Wed. 13th Oct. Durham School Sat. 16th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Wed. loth Oct. Trent College ... Sat. 23rd Oct. Denstone College Sat. 6th Nov. Leeds G.S. ... Sat. 13th Nov. Giggleswick School Sat. loth Nov. Ampleforth College ... Wed. 1st Dec. Public Schools' Wanderers Wed. 8th Dec. Worksop College ... Sat. nth Dec. Old Peterites ... ...

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Home Won 14 Home Lost 5 Home Won i1 Away Lost 14 Away Lost 3 Home Won 31 Away Lost 11 Home Lost 6 Away Lost 8 ... Home Won 16 XV Home Cancelled • • • Home Won 14 ... Home Won 6

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znd XV Wed. 13th Oct. Durham School Sat. 16th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Sat. 23rd Oct. Giggleswick School Sat. 6th Nov. Leeds G.S. ... Sat. loth Nov. Ampleforth College ... Wed. 1st Dec. Woodhouse Grove School Wed. 8th Dec. Worksop College

• . • Home Won Ii • • . Away Lost 3 • .• Home Cancelled •• Home Lost 8 • • • Away Lost 6 • • • Home Cancelled • • • Home Won 5

3rd XV Wed. 13th Oct. Durham School ... Sat. 23rd Oct. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Wed. 3rd Nov. Worksop College ... Sat. 13th Nov. Giggleswick School ... Wed. 17th Nov. Barnard Castle School Sat. loth Nov. Ampleforth College ... Wed. 1st Dec. Woodhouse Grove School

31 • .• Home Won • • • Home Lost 3 • • • Home Lost 3 • • • Away Won to .• • Away Cancelled • • . Away Lost 3 • • • Home Cancelled

Under 16 Colts XV Sat. 9th Oct. Pocklington School ... Sat. r6th Oct. Barnard Castle School ... Wed. loth Oct. Trent College ... Sat. 23rd Oct. Giggleswick School Wed. 3rd Nov. Durham School 13th Nov. Ashville College Sat. Wed. 17th Nov. Ampleforth College Wed. 24th Nov. Worksop College

Away Won 8 Home Won 29 • • • Home Won 35 • • • Home Won 27 • • • Away Won 17 • • • Home Won 24 • .• Home Cancelled • • • Away Won 17

Under 15 Colts XV Sat. 9th Oct. Pocklington School • • • Away Won 22 ... Sat. r6th Oct. Barnard Castle School • • • Home Won it Sat. 23rd Oct. Scarborough College ... • • • Away Lost 6 • • • Away Drawn 6 Wed. 3rd Nov. Durham School ... Wed. loth Nov. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. • • • Home Won i1 13th Nov. Ashville College ... • • • Home Lost Sat. 12 Wed. 17th Nov. Ampleforth College ... • • • Home Cancelled Wed. 24th Nov. Worksop College • • • Away Lost ... o Under 14 Colts XV Sat. 23rd Oct. Scarborough College ... • • . Away Won 41 Wed. 3rd Nov. Worksop College ... • • • Home Won 41 Wed. loth Nov. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. ..• Home Lost 6 Wed. 17th Nov. Barnard Castle School ... Cancelled • • • Away Sat. 4th Dec. Pocklington School ... • • • Home Cancelled

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SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES Manor beat Queen's, 6-5. Dronfield beat Rise, 31-3. Temple beat School House, 25—o. Dronfield beat Grove, 9—o. Temple beat Manor, I2-It. Dronfield beat Temple, 20-3. JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES Grove beat Rise, 48—o. Dronfield beat School House, 18-6. Queen's beat Manor, r-6. Temple beat Grove, 8-3. Queen's beat Dronfield, I r—o. Queen's beat Temple, 6—o.

SHOOTING Shooting this term has, as usual, been devoted to .22—N.S.R.A. "tin hat" shooting for the more experienced, and pure training for the rest, mainly newcomers. A somewhat unusual pattern developed, however, as many of last year's shooters found that other calls upon their time limited the amount of practice they could do, whereas the new members found it easier to attend. The result is interesting, in that team scores have suffered little, if at all, while it is probably true to say that we have more, and more promising, new members than for some years past. Several of them wish to take up .303 in the summer. In spite of reasonable match scores, including 779, which is, as far as is known, a School record, we have not been very successful in winning matches. Results were : For

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741 785

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765 767 763 774

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773 778 746

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The Stainforth Cup match score was 768, placing us 23rd out of 131 entries. For the first time a second team was entered, but it did not do very well! The following made up the First VIII, with the averages shown: J. F. Brown (Capt.) (97.8); D. J. Mackenzie (Vice-Capt.) (96.0); P. S. Marsden (98.3); R. A. Peaker (97.2); D. S. Lockhart (96.2); N. C. P. Marsden (95.3); L. M. Creer (95.6); J. C. Dent (94.8). C. J. Sinclair also shot in the team. 31

SQUASH As four of last year's 1st V were still at School, very little sorting needed to be done, and the team had a successful term. Four matches were played, three being won and one lost. The only defeat was at the hands of the Old ,Peterites, whose top three strings were too strong and experienced for the School. The only inter-school match, against Hymer's College, was won 5-0; the Squashbucklers and York R.I. were beaten 5-2 and 3-2 respectively. The defeat of York R.I., on the Institute courts, was a particularly fine achievement. We were all delighted to read of Mr. Willstrop's success in the British Universities Championships, whilst from our own point of view we regret his departure. It was pleasing, however, to see the amount of coaching given by members of the 1st V; the junior squash players are certain to benefit a great deal from this help. In the Hull and East Riding Competition held during the Christmas holidays, Harding did extremely well to get to the final, before being defeated by the holder. To reach the final he had a fine win over I. A. Nuttall of Durham University, the No. 2 seed and a member of the U.A.U. team. RESULTS:

1st VII v. Squashbucklers at home on 26th October. Result: Won 5-2. J. J. Vooght beat Maj. A. Whitehorn, 7-9, 9-.6, 9-7, 9-4. R. D. Harding beat P. N. L. Terry, Esq., 9-5, 5-9, 9-5, 5-9, 9-8. D. R. Baxter lost to N. J. Magson, Esq., 8-10, 0-9, 10-8, 3-9. G. A. Willstrop lost to F. P. Willis, Esq., 3-9, 9-7, 2-9, 4-9. J. C. Richardson beat M. W. D. Wilson, Esq., 2-9, 4-9, 9-2, 9-4, 9-1. N. G. A. Morris beat T. 0. A. Burgess, Esq., 2-9, 9-2, 9-3, 9-2. W. J. Roebuck beat D. Lethem, Esq., 9-4, 9-5, 9-6. 1st V v. Hymer's College, Hull, at home on 11th November. Result: Won 5-0. J. J. Vooght beat P. J. Gay, 9-5, 9-5, 9-4. R. D. Harding beat R. Harwood 9-1, 9-3, 9-1. D. R. Baxter beat G. A. Foster, 10-8, 9-0, 9-1. G. A. Willstrop beat J. S. Canby, 9-6, 9-4, 9-4. J. C. Richardson beat I. C. Middleton, 9-0, 9-6, 9-1. 1st V v. York Railway Institute, away, on 23rd November. Result : Won 3-2. J. J. Vooght lost to B. Patterson, 1-9, 8-10, 9-7, 2-9. R. D. Harding beat G. Martin, 6-9, 9-1, 9-5, 9-5. D. R. Baxter beat H. Pickup, 6-9, 9-5, 9-7, 9-0. G. A. Willstrop lost to D. J. Oliver, 2-9, 5-9, 4-9. J. C. Richardson beat D. M. Snowdon, 3-9, 10-8, 9-2, 9-5. 32

1st V v. Old Peterites on 12th December. Result : Lost 2-3. J. J. Vooght lost to G. W. A. R. Alderson, 4-9, 9-6, 9-10, 10-8, 1-9. R. D. Harding lost to W. M. Howard, 5-9, 9-10, 7-9. D. R. Baxter lost to P. W. Shepherd, 4-9, 5-9, 10-8, 8-10. G. A. Willstrop beat G. F. B. Mitchell, 9-1, 9-1, 9-1. W. J. Roebuck beat P. J. Netherwood, 7-9, 9-6, 7-9, 9-1, 9-7.

FENCING The team survived the term without defeat, despite the loss of R. W. Oliver as captain. Several of this year's juniors have proved to be keen and energetic members of the fencing club and the standard of fencing in the lower two years of the School is extremely encouraging. The Yorkshire Schoolboy's Junior Championships were held at the School, but the final was almost monopolised by entrants from Leeds. The School's lack of success in this competition was due to the competition's definition of "Junior"—one which depends on past performances and not on age. The School team was thus excluded, and the Middle School and Junior fencers had to fight much older, stronger and more experienced opponents. The School's matches were against Leeds Grammar School and Leeds University, both of which we won convincingly, and one against the combined Universities of Durham and Newcastle—a strong team—which resulted in a narrow victory for the School. J. H. Reiss was awarded his Colours and C. A. Wood was re-awarded his. When the President Of the Amateur Fencing Association, C-L. De Beaumont, Esq., visited York, J. Pawson became the second York fencer to be made a provisional president of the A.F.A. 'Mr. De Beaumont also introduced us to a new system under which gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to fencers according to their proficiency. Most members of the School's Fencing Club are now concentrating on reaching the standard required for their appropriate medals.

CHESS At the beginning of the term Mr. Mair very kindly agreed to become master in charge of chess. A complete reorganisation of chess throughout the School has taken place and we must thank Mr. Mair for devoting so much of his time to chess. Only two school chess matches were played this term owing to the reorganisation of the School chess team. Although the School lost one match to Bootham a fair amount of good chess was played and some players obtained their first experience of school chess matches. The other match was played against the Staff; the School won by More school matches will be played next term and we hope that the reorganised teams will do well. The following represented the School in chess matches : J. D. Martin, I. R. D. McGrath, P. St. G. 'Stephenson, R. Pickersgill, B. S. Wallis, A. L. Kirk, R. K. Hall, P. S. Disney, P. F. Reeves, W. J. Roebuck, C. C. Russell, S. C. Sugar. P.M. 33

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OLD PETERITE NEWS A meeting of the General Committee of the O.P. Club was held at the School on Saturday, 11th December. The Hon. Treasurer, T. H. Burdon, reported on the financial position of the Club. He informed the Committee that the number of Old Peterites in arrears with their instalments to Life Membership of the Club had risen. It was agreed that these Old 'Peterites should again be urged to pay the instalments due, and if they failed to do so they should cease to be members of the Club. The Committee were informed that successful regional dinners had been held at Durham, Leeds and London. Other regional dinners will be held as follows — North West 11th March, 1966, The Brockatt Arms Hotel, Wigan_ Birmingham 13th May, 1966, Queen's Hotel, Birmingham. East Riding: 27th May, 1966, Highfield Country Club, Driffield. :

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COMMEMORATION, 1966 Old Peterites are reminded that the 1966 School Commemoration will be held on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th July, and Old Peterites are urged to support it. The Head Master has again kindly agreed that a limited number of unaccompanied O.P.s (in order of application) can be accommodated in the Junior School, charge, 12s. 6d. per night for bed and breakfast. The official programme and pro-forma on which to apply for tickets for the O.P. Club Annual Dinner, to be held on Saturday evening, 23rd July, and the Commemoration Service in the School Chapel on Sunday morning, 24th July, will be circulated with the May issue of The Peterite. Any Old Peterite wishing to play in the Old Boys' match against the School should apply to K. M. Ratcliff, "Fairways", Ratcliffe Lane, Sheepy Magna, Athelstone, Warwickshire.

NOTES The next meeting of the General Committee will be held on Saturday, 5th March, and the Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby, 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York) would like to receive any items for inclusion on the agenda by the 22nd February. The following crested neckwear is available : — 15s. 6d. each plus postage 5d. All-silk crested ties 12s. 6d. each plus postage 5d. Terylene crested ties 1 ls. 9d. each plus postage 5d. All-silk bow ties 19s. 6d. each plus postage 5d. All-silk batswings 60s. Od. each post free. All-silk squares ... 34s. Od. each post free. All-silk cravats ... 35

WEST RIDING DINNER The 12th Annual West Riding Dinner of the Old Peterite Club was held at the Griffin Hotel, Leeds, on Thursday, 4th November, 1965. Present : —The President of the Club (T. J. Lewis), The Head Master, J. Ambler, S. H. Beetham, J. M. W. Bennitt, J. P. Blake, J. C. Brisby, T. H. 'Burdon, M. Butterworth, A. Dykes, A. J. D. Foster, J. Gillgrass, M. Hallas, Rev. J. C. Houghton, W. M. Hudson, J. A. Hunter, 0. Hunter, H. W. Judge, D. Lyth, A. R. Marks, G. F. B. Mitchell, M. K. Oldham, F. N. Parkin, C. J. Quickfall, K. H. Rhodes, P. J. F. Robson, M. I. H. Sproulle, A. F. Stott, R. A. B. Wood.

DURHAM DINNER The following attended the 1965 Durham The President of the Club Dronfield, P. Gardner, J. D. (T. J. Lewis) Graham, W. The Headmaster Gertside, J. F. Bradley, S. H. Holmes, D. C. Brown, D. L. Harding, J. T. Brown, K. Jobling, R. L. Clegg, M. Kitching, C. J. Clark, R. T. Morrison, J. D. Hay, J. W. Neasham, D. J. Dimmey, H. Pace, N. G. Dalkin, W. R. Pacey, F. Dees, M.

Dinner: Pacey, F. J. Pickersgill, J. B. Rawley, D. R. Rhodes, K. H. Richardson, J. L. Roe, J. N. Simmons, J. N. Strike, J. W. B. Templeman, J. T. Underwood, R. Varley, E. K. Woodruff, N. W.

LONDON DINNER The Old Peterite London Dinner was held on the 12th November, 1965, at the Great Eastern Hotel. The following Old Peterites attended:— P. Dainty F. H. Potter T. J. Lewis (President of J. H. Rhodes A. E. R. Dodds the Old Peterite Club) P. Robson J. M. L. Dook The Headmaster P. Roe F. H. Douglas K. G. Chilman P. J. Dronfield C. E. Scholefield C. H. Lewis D. C. Drummond C. M. Shadwell A. A. Short R. J. Shields P. Garbett J. H. Baines J. B. Gedge G. C. Smith P. T. Baker H. F. S. Gedge D. Stanley W. D. Blackburn R. L. Stead Dr. G. E. L. Graham M. J. Bond B. A. C. Gray N. H. Sutcliffe R. Bower D. H. Tate D. St. G. W. Graw K. A. Boyes E. D. Thornton J. Hanson P. C. Brindley W. H. Wellburn F. H. Hillyard R. A. Brindley Major R. White Dr. C. K. Hudson T. H. Burdon M. F. Hudson Dr. A. G. Wilson I. G. Clarkson W. G. Yeoman C. Hutchinson W. H. Colley Dr. Marcus Clegg A. N. Johnson A. B. Cooper F. C. Beaumont M. Kershaw J. B. Dixon R. Burdon C. W. Leach R. S. Dixon P. J. R. Wilson R. F. S. Mervyn 36

This was a record attendance of over 6o and Charles Scholefield, Q.C. proposed the toast of the School, which was replied to by the Headmaster. K. G. Chilman was the Guest of the London Old Peterites, and the toast of the Old Peterite Club, coupled with that of "Chilly" was proposed in admirable fashion by Harry Gedge, and duly replied to by the Guest of Honour.

BIRTH BARRY.—On 10th November, 1965, to Gloria (nee Manzano) and Ian Barry, at Freeport, Bahamas, a daughter (Valerie Gloria).

DEATH B. H. PICKERING, M.C., J.P. CO2—'04), died on 11th May, 1965.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS Old Peterite Club members are referred to the new Club address book, which is being sent out with this number, for all the Changes of Address. The Editor gratefully acknowledges receipt of all the Peterite's contemporaries.

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES (University letters from Cambridge and Durham have been promised for the May issue: perhaps the Oxford residents could manufacture something for next October.)

DONALD BBCKITT (Temple '47-'56) is running the Outward Bound Mountain School (P.O. Loitokitok, Kenya); he writes : "I am extremely happy out here despite the arduous and repetitive expeditions and the grind of hammering some vague sense of responsibility duty, tolerance, into a wide range of mental ability, as well as a wide range of ages— from sixteen up to a nominal thirty." The series of twenty-four-day courses left him with only three complete days' holiday last year, and the final expedition on each course always involves the climb to the 18,600 feet crater-rim of Kilimanjaro, and often the 19,340 feet Uhuru Peak, "time, altitude-sickness and general dibility permitting." He has written for a Discipline Card, which apparently he no longer remembers. S. C. GIBSON (Grove '53-'60) has been awarded the Yorkshire Agriculture Society Silver Medal for 1965. He was placed in the first class of honours at Leeds University. His extra-curricular activities in the University were equally distinguished, and in addition he was secretary to the United Kingdom Agricultural Students' Association. He has now taken a post with Messrs. Nitrovit. 37

J. M. HOLT (School House '46-'53), M.D., M.R.C.P., has recently been appointed an assistant lecturer in Medicine at the University of Oxford. He is also an Honorary Registrar at the Ratcliffe Infirmary. E. M. H. RANSON (Rise, '55-'60) has passed Part II of the Solicitor's Qualifying Examination and is now in practice in Accrington and Blackburn. MALCOLM WILLSTROP (School House, '48-'55), reached the final of the U.A.U. Squash Championships. R. A. WOOD (Manor, '54-'61), joined the Production Staff of the Metal Box Co. at one of their modern aerosol-producing plants. After twc years' experience as production controller, he joined the Reed Paper Group's Sales Force, and has been appointed East Midlands Area Representative.

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EDITORIAL NOTICES The Peterite is the magazine of St. Peter's School, York. The Editor welcomes correspondence from past and present Peterites. No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence. Contributors may, if they prefer it, send their name in a separate envelope, which will not be opened unless the contribution is accepted. Where the contributor's name is not intended for publication, his "nom-de-plume" should be enclosed as well. Members of the O.P. Club receive The Peterite free. The Peterite is published three times a year, at the beginning of each term. If any member of the O.P. Club should not receive has number of The Peterite, the Editor would be obliged if notice could be sent at once to The Bursar, St. Peter's School, York. The Editor of The Peterite will be glad to supply any past numbers which he may have to those desiring them, at the price of 3/6d. per copy. Applications for advertising space to be made to The Bursar, St. Peter's School, York.

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