THE PETERITE Vol. LIX

MAY, 1967 No. 375

EDITORIAL The war in VietNam goes on. So what? Of what concern is it for us

who live on the other side of the world? If Ho Chi Minh were to be replaced by Ky, Britain would not in any way be changed. Nor would life in the United States be any different. Why, then, are the newspapers so full of these distant events?

It is because everything in the world concerns us. It may not affect us politically or economically, but it affects us as human-beings. It is right to send money to relieve famine in India. It is right to mourn the death of Komarov. It is right to try to block the illegal import of harmful drugs into this country. None of these random examples may have any immediately apparent relevance to a well-fed, balanced Englishman, but they all have relevance to a member of the human race.

The world has become too small for us to be able to turn a blind eye, to present a deaf ear or to hold a tongue. As John Donne said: "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankinde." The political rights and wrongs of the VietNam war are not important. Human obstinacy and, as a result, human suffering are involved. A dead Viet Cong and a dead G.I. are both dead. We survivors are thereby diminished.

SCHOOL NOTES We welcomed Mr. S. Elliot, who has come for two terms to teach

Mathematics. Mr. Elliot was Senior Mathematics master at Bootham School until his retirement in July, 1966.

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Mr. B. Carr, who is working for a diploma of Education at Hull University, did a term's teaching practice at St. Peter's. We thank him for his help and wish him well in the future.

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In connection with the Schools' Council, 26 boys from Transitus and the Sixth Form were interviewed in late January and early February.

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CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial ... 1 School Notes 1 Valete 3 House Notes 3 The Chapel 7 Choir Notes ... 10

The House Singing Competition 11 Careers ... 12 Debating Society 14 Music Society ... 15 Music Society Concert 15 Stainer's Crucifixion 16 Russian Society ... 16 Senior Science Society 17 The Science Exhibition 17 Walking Club ... 18 Theological Society 19 The Equine Society 19

Geographical and World Affairs Society 20

British Ship Adoption Society ... 20 Photographic Society 20 Young Farmers' Club 21 C.C.F. 22 Scouts 24

Rugger 27 D. J. Emsley 28 Shooting ... 29 Squash ... 29 Fencing Notes 32 Tennis Fixtures 32 Rowing Notes 33 Hockey Notes 34 Athletics ... 37 Oxford Cup 42 Old Peterite News 43 Illustration :

D. J. Emsley (England Schoolboys' Rugby International) facing page 28

On 23rd February, a group of Commonwealth teachers spent a day visiting St. Peter's. They looked in on classes and had lunch in the School dining hall.

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The Montgomery Prize for a lecture on leadership was won by our American visitor, M. C. Lindberg, with a talk on Dwight Eisenhower. R. W. J. Dingwall and G. M. Fairhurst were the other finalists.

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A. J. E. Hodges and M. A. Groundwater became the first boys from the School to gain the Gold Award for the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

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During the term, House Plays were presented by Queen's, Manor, Rise and Dronfield houses. They showed that there is a great deal of talent for both acting and producing in the School.

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Congratulations to T. M. Day and P. D. Wilson for gaining the coveted Distinction in Grade VIII pianoforte and to R. A. Howat and M. J. Black for a Distinction and a Merit respectively in Grade VI pianoforte.

Other results were good passes in Grade V Theory of Music by A. L. Jervis, N. C. N. Clayburn and P. G. Wood and in Grade I pianoforte by G. S. Clarkson.

These constitute the best results we have had since the war.

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In the school sports, T. B. Ward established two new school records, in the 220 yards and the 440 yards. In the latter event, he broke his own record of the previous year.

During the Easter holidays, C. J. A. Smith underwent 4 weeks' pilot training under the R.A.F. Flying Scholarship scheme. He was stationed at East Midlands Airport.

C. A. Wood has gained the Gold Award for Proficiency in Fencing. This is given only after a rigorous oral and practical examination and is the highest award open to a fencer.

J. E. Dickinson played during the holidays for Yorkshire Schoolboys at Hockey. He played against Cheshire.

The achievements of D. J. Emsley continued to bring honour to the School and to himself. Full details of this appear inside.

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The School wishes to thank Mrs. E. K. Robinson for the gift of many books belonging to the late E. K. Robinson. Many of the books have been entered in the School Library and Physics Reference Library as the "E. K. Robinson Bequest".

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VALETE A. M. Dawood. 1963-67. Dronfield. U.VI. House Monitor. "A" Level (History,

Geography). "0" Level (5). U. of E. School znd XI Cricket; House Cross Country, Table Tennis. President : World Affairs Society. Treasurer: Photographic Society. Businessman—Politician. c/o Dawood Industries Ltd., P.O. Box 4951, Karachi, Pakistan. Tel. 228555.

M. A. Summers-Smith. 1962-67. Rise. U.VI. House Monitor. Open Scholar-ship, Emmanuel College, Cambridge. "A" Level (Chemistry (At), Physics (A2), Maths-for-Science). "0" Level (to). U. of E. School Fencing, znd VI and House Captain of Chess, House Junior and Senior Cross-country. Scouts Working Party (Scout Cord). Secretary of Senior Science Society, Committee Russian Society. `Merlewood', Hutton Gate, Guisborough, Yorks. Tel.: 2449.

W. D. Fleming. 1957-67. Queen's. Upper Sixth. House Monitor. "A" Level (Chemistry (Distinction), Physics, Mathematics-for-Science). "0" Level (to). U. of E. House Rugger, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Cross-country; Junior House Colours. Senior Scout (Scout Cord). House representative of Senior Science Society. Sussex University. 84 East Parade, York. Tel.:York 55014.

P. J. Doyle. 1958-67. Dronfield. U.VI. School Monitor. "A" Level (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry). "0" Level (to). U. of E. 1st XV Rugger, 5th IV. Queen's Scout. Debating Society Committee, Science Society Committee. Electrical Engineer. Tall Oaks, Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire. Tel.: Sandiway 3209.

HOUSE NOTES

DRONFIELD HOUSE

Mr. Bulcock left us at the end of the Christmas Term to take up residence in the Grove—his stay with us being rather shorter than anticipated. Mr. Riley now starts his second spell as Assistant Housemaster, after a term's rest.

We should like to record our appreciation of the very generous gift of money from C. W. Clegg and Mr. and Mrs. Clegg. This was given to purchase books for the House library and our reference section has been greatly improved by the addition of twelve books, covering a wide range of subjects.

In the various inter-house activities of the term we acquitted ourselves adequately if not outstandingly—our best performance being in the athletics.

The Junior Long Run Team came sixth overall but Gooder did well by coming in fourth. The Cross Country Team came fifth, the House Shooting Team, captained by Taylor, came third, which is a good sign for the future, and the House Chess Team are in their final. In the newly created House Head of the River Races the eight did well to come fourth.

In the Singing Competition we came third, which was a marked improvement on last year's position. The Part Song, sung by six people, was "A British Tar is a soaring soul" and the Unison Song, sung by the whole House, was, "We sail the ocean blue".

The athletics match was one of the hardest competitions of the term. After the Standards we were four points down to the Grove, but owing to

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some excellent running by the Intermediates we caught up, and came second by only two points.

The House Play called "High Tea" followed the singing competition very quickly and A. W. H. Powell, Day and Holgate should be thanked for fitting everything in so well. The play itself was very well produced and performed and was a resounding success. Judging by the conversation of the days afterwards, the School was well entertained.

This term we lost two of our monitors—A. M. Dawood and P. J. Doyle who are going to North America. We thank them both for all they have done for the House and wish them well in the future.

THE GROVE The beginning of term saw Mr. Bulcock, our new assistant house-

master, settled in at No. 8. We can surely look back at this term and feel extremely pleased with

our various successes. The Easter term is a hard and difficult term, and the way the whole house has put terrific effort into the numerous activities has shown up in the results.

For the fifth year the Senior Cross-Country team won the plate with P. V. Zissler putting the cherry on the cake by winning the individual trophy. Three weeks later the Junior Long Run team somehow managed to win the team trophy, a great and surprising achievement.

The School Hockey XI looked at times more like the Grove Hockey XI with 5 of the team coming from the house.

G. M. Fairhurst and M. C. Lindberg were chosen as finalists in the Montgomery prize and it was Lindberg, who admitted his subject was not absolutely convincing, who eventually won the contest, congratulations to him.

Our hopes of retaining the Athletics Shield at one time seemed remote, but by winning the standards contest we put ourselves 12 points ahead on Sports Day. The mile, won by P. V. Zissler, gave us most of these vital points. Sports Day was a great success, as the competition was not won until the final event, the Senior Relay. So with great satisfaction we brought the shield back home!

We hope to retain the Squash Cup but unfortunately the competition has not yet finished, but with four members of the Squash V we hope we will achieve our aim.

Although the term has been short and hard it is worth repeating that, by continued house spirit and effort, it has been very successful.

THE MANOR With the exception of Athletics, the Manor has had a very successful

term. For the first time in its history, the House Singing Competition was

won by the Manor, thanks to the efforts of J. C. Platts and Mr Wise.

The House squash team was unfortunate, for having beaten Dronfield House conclusively we were drawn against the strongest House team, the Grove, in the second round. The cross-country team put up a commend-

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able performance, coming 4th, with D. R. Ballinger first in the House in 9th position. The Junior team likewise aquitted themselves well, coming 3rd, Mitchell (9th), Williams and Elsy being the star performers. For his active part in the training and competing in the cross-country, and also for services in other fields, D. R. Ballinger was awarded his House Colours.

The House Boating Crew was not so successful however, coming 5th in the House VIIIs.

The House Shooting team; Creer (Capt.), Bird, Webster and Whittaker, are to be congratulated in winning the House Cup by a clear margin.

House Athletics have not been in general very good. The House was 5th in the Standards and 6th in the Sports. Ballinger and Dunn ran well in the Mile and 880 yards, and Rennie in the Junior sprints.

The climax of the term was performance of Beaumont and Fletcher's 'Knight of the Burning Pestle', which kept a large part of the House occupied, and under the aegis of the producer, C. A. Les, a creditable performance was put on, showing that there exists a great deal of talent in the House. Q. Gray and his assistants are to be congratulated on the set.

The House was sorry to lose Mr. Bolton for three weeks in the middle of term, but we hope he spent a few restful days, and we thank Mr. Wise for bearing the full weight of the running of the House.

QUEEN'S HOUSE At the beginning of the term C. E. Wilks was appointed a House

Monitor. The House remained unchanged in numbers this term apart from C. J. Pearson, Hargrave, Coke, Dixon and Pettinger who left last term.

The first sports event of the term was the senior cross-country. As usual there was a certain lack of enthusiasm, but in the race the team ran well and reached third place. The junior team also ran well in the junior long run to come fourth, G. R. Bowen doing well to come third.

On 22nd February, the House presented "Harlequinade", a one act play by Terrance Rattigan. This formed a good evenings entertainment, and nearly every member of the House is to be thanked for making it possible, especially Lockhart, the stage manager and his band of workers.

Queens again swept the board in the general knowledge exam with Dingwall and Cable winning prizes and many others being highly placed, notably Ferguson who was 2nd in the School.

We were not too successful in the house singing competitions, although the House gave a very creditable performance, finishing 6th equal:

Queens again won the House Fencing, beating Temple in the final. We also scored a 'first' by easily winning the first ever House Head of

the River race. The main event of the term was the athletics. As usual it was difficult

to get boys out to do standards, either because of trial exams or, in a few cases laziness, with the result that we were placed 5th equal in the standards. We gained no points in the mile races although C. A. Wood came 6th in the senior mile. The house did well in the preliminary sports, gaining quite a few second strings, and also on sports day; though two of our best athletes were unfit. Especial credit should go to C. A. Wood, our captain of athletics, for winning the senior 880 and also Collinson for his per-formance in the junior relay.

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THE RISE

In the Christmas Term 5 Riseites left the House and this appears to have had a marked influence upon the House's achievements.

On Sports Day the House only managed to increase its total by one point, scored by Noble in the long jump. The Senior Cross Country fared a little better with P. Pace coming in fourth.

In the singing competition the House would have stood a lot more chance of coming higher than 4th, if all the words of the Unison Song had been learnt by heart. This was the main criticism of the House Play, A Trip to Scarborough. Although very well produced and despite Houghton's commanding performance, it appeared as though many people could have learned their parts a little better.

The House was very fortunate in getting Brother Aidan to talk at a Rise House Society meeting. This was probably the most entertaining meeting to date, Brother Aidan's informal approach was much appreciated.

Finally, Summers-Smith is leaving this term and we all wish him the best for the future.

SCHOOL HOUSE

From many points of view the term was very successful, and showed that the House was lacking in neither spirit nor talent. The junior part of the House shows much promise for the future.

The standard and interest taken in games showed a noticeable improve-ment.

In the Junior Long Run, Henderson achieved second place, and was awarded his House Zephyr. For their efforts, Sinden and Ashburn were also awarded House Zephyrs.

In the inter-house rowing competition we came 3rd, which shows promise for the summer competition. We thank Mr. Mair and Mr. Nixon for coaching the crew.

Although the House has little interest in the cross-country race, the individual performance of J. C. Goodrick resulted in the award of his Junior House Colours.

At the end of the Athletics Standards, we were lying 3rd, and on sports day we just managed to keep this position, finishing 3rd equal with Temple. Gray showed much promise for the Juniors and Sargeant, Jervis and Groundwater were quite successful in the Senior part of the House.

The success of the House owed much to the enthusiasm of J. N. Yellowley, and for his efforts he was awarded his House Colours.

We came second in the House singing contest, where the Unison Song scored particularly well. Wilson, Hodges and Howat are thanked for their efforts.

A great deal of interest was taken in the science exhibition and three quarters of the House were involved in experiments and General organisation.

C. R. Argyle organised House table-tennis contests and both were finished. The Junior section was won by Atkinson and the Senior section by R. F. Davies.

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House proms continued to function this term under the organisation of R. A. Howat. We thank Mr. Howat for letting us use his House as a place in which to run the proms.

Finally, it is with much regret that we say goodbye to Miss C. Barlow. Her stay of one year as matron was very short, but long enough for her helpfulness to become known throughout the School. She has gone to Germany and we wish her well.

TEMPLE

Term began with the appointment of J. R. Bailey and P. S. Disney as House Monitors.

Rowing and cross-country took priority early in the term. Ward, Summers and Bailey, all members of the 1st IV, did not take part in the House Head of the River Races in which Temple came second. This was a very fine effort and must mean well for next term's races. Both cross-country teams were placed second due to everyone's enthusiasm. Cantrell deservedly coming second in the Senior, and Hamilton-Williams winning the Junior.

Anderson gained his 1st XI Hockey Colours.

The squash team reached the final, yet stood no chance of beating the strong Grove side. We were also beaten in the final of the fencing. Lockwood was awarded his minor sports colours.

Although decisively winning Sports Day we only managed to come third over all due to lack of enthusiasm during Standards. Ward, for the third year, won the Gofton Cup as well as the Sprint Cup., breaking the 220 yards record and also his own record in the 440 yards.

Finally, it is with great regret that we have to say goodbye to Mr. Rhodes, who is leaving the House after having been with us for 19 years. We thank him whole-heartedly for all he has done for us.

THE CHAPEL We followed our usual practice of having Compline on Wednesday

evenings during Lent. The addresses given by Mr. Le Tocq, Mr. Waine, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Duncan and Mr. Croft were much appreciated.

Holy Week began with a special service on Palm Sunday. Each day there was a dramatic reading of one of the events in this last week of our Lord's life. We owe a great deal to the group of boys who volunteered to take part in these readings and took so much trouble to prepare them. On Good Friday there was a special voluntary service of devotion con-ducted by Mr. Burden at mid-day and our thoughts were summed up by the singing of Stainer's "Crucifixion" in the evening.

Easter burst upon us with a real note of joy and the two Communion Services were well attended. At Evensong the Dean kindly came to preach. The Service ended with the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus by the whole school.

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The other main events of note during the term were the Epiphany Procession in the Minster (which actually took place on Septuagesima Sunday although it was the first Sunday of term), the Sung Communion on Quinquagesima Sunday, the Confirmation taken by the Bishop of Selby on 16th March and Sermons from the Headmaster of King's School, Canterbury and Brother Aidan, S.S.F. Brother Aidan spent a very happy weekend at the School, meeting the boys in their houses and at meals.

N.K-W.

The following boys were Confirmed in the Chapel on 16th March by the Bishop of Selby. St. Olave's: D. R. Beck, J. A. G. Craven, J. C. S. Dalgleish, S. W. F. Ford,

A. P. Gee, D. W. Grice, R. G. W. Hamshaw, G. E. Park, J. S. D. Pearson, P. H. Rivers, T. J. T. Schofield.

Dron field: R. J. Brockbank, F. T. Gooder, K. I. P. Heap, N. W. Mitchell. Grove: S. W. St. J. Oliver, S. R. Shackleton. Manor: J. W. Carlile, R. A. Copeman, C. E. J. Cork, G. Q. Gray, C. W.

Kidd. Queen's: P. R Bailey, S. R. Batchelor, A. W. Blackburn, K. V. Cable,

P. S. K. Crossley, M. G. B. Hepworth, M. J. Jones, P. W. F. Marsden, R. G. de H. Oldham.

Rise: T. M. Elsworth, J. N. V. Nixon, C. W. Ramsden, G. S. Yule. School House: I. L. Dodd, J. W. Gillgrass, J. C. Goodrick, J. E. Grieves,

G. D. 'Henderson, T. P. Littlefield, J. T. Morley, T. B. Sargeant, P. M. Walker, J. E. R. Wells.

Temple: C. D. Clarke, R. C. Eggleshaw, G. V. Fisher, D. B. Hart, N. W. Nix, J. M. Place, D. P. Rounthwaite.

JOHN R. ELSON Address given by the Headmaster in the School Chapel

on Wednesday, 1st March, 1967 The presence here of so many to join in this service provides striking

testimony to the universal affection and esteem in which John Elson and his parents are held. That this memorial service should be held in the School Chapel which he used so recently is surely fitting, and we felt greatly honoured by the request.

John spent seven years with us—first in St. Olave's, then in Temple and the Manor—and although he left before the Monitorial year he exercised much influence, and always for good, among his contemporaries. He was a lovable character, and will be remembered by his school fellows as a great enthusiast for his School, and for his generosity of outlook and largeness of heart which were a part of his inheritance.

By his teachers John will also be remembered for his efforts and determination in all he did, and while he was not the academic type, he learned enough at School to lay the foundations for future success, and was indeed a son of St. Peter's of whom we were truly proud.

It is difficult for us to understand why John should have had to suffer such an illness, and why his parents—known all over York for their generosity and kindness—should have been called upon to bear so much

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anxiety for 31 years. During those years John has shown qualities of courage and determination which have been admired by all. He enjoyed life: he was happy : he loved his motoring and the risks it involved. The young people here today, and others too, have helped him by their visits, by helping him to get around and by remembering him no matter how hectic their own lives were. It is often said that the young are selfish, but in their constant caring for John they have shown a selfless love, which is the greatest Christian virtue.

We friends and relatives of an older generation have felt an affection and sympathy for Mr. & Mrs. Elson as well as for John, and I know that they know we would do anything to help them. In short, John's illness, John's courage, John's character have brought out in us qualities which perhaps we did not realise we possessed and which we did not stop to analyse. But I hope we will continue to develop those Christian qualities, so that the world will be a better place for our having known him and his parents at this time.

EASTER CELEBRATIONS The occasion of Holy Week at school is worth recording; without being

invidious, we can say that it was successful in providing many boys (and masters too) with a more than usually stimulating experience in the school Chapel. Some will remember with affection this pattern of praise in a modern idiom for a long time to come. For others it meant perhaps no more than a more attentive posture on a hard bench; but very few will have been passed by entirely.

Lent was marked by its usual weekly service of compline with the experiment of plain-song enthusiastically entered into. Readings at morning chapel were various and interesting : Trevor Huddlestone with the boy Eyan and apartheid, Gladys Aylward with her inspiring story of a missionary in China; from 'Group Captain Cheshire to St. Francis of Assisi. In these services prayers were read each day from the Abbe Michel Quoist's "Prayers of Life"—prayers which focused our attention on some facet of the workaday world in a short meditation. Into the middle of this Lenten build-up breezed Brother Aidan to speak of love from the pulpit in a down-to-earth and readily intelligible way, which had a deep appeal for boys.

With the start of Holy Week play readings from Dorothy Sayers featured each morning in the sanctuary, with a hymn for introduction. Voluntarily undertaken by members mainly of Transitus, their impact was obvious—the agonised cry of Christ from the Cross, for instance (after all, whoever heard of a voice raised in chapel till then?). On the morning of Good Friday we warmed to a half-hour service, meditating on the parts played by St. Peter and Pilate in the Crucifixion. Stainer's Crucifixion was rendered in the evening, musically inspiring and with as able soloists as one will find for many a year. I recall a memorable "God so loved the world"—but how many knew that the whole was a feat of transposing on the organ? The Sunday service itself was crowned by the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus by the whole school, and the Dean spoke.

Throughout this last week there had been a regular attendance of some thirty boys at daily communion and complines had been attended by twice that number. Most of us, whether or not we care to admit it, rejoice in the community of experience which an imaginative pattern of Eastertide celebrations like this will call forth. When all is said, the words and the music were magnificent.

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CHOIR NOTES At the beginning of the term we welcomed back Mr. D. S. Mair to

the bass line after his term's absence, and thanked C. J. A. Smith for the much hard work he has put into the choir before retiring from it. Mr. C. G. Sandercock and Mr. P. G. Wise have been with us now for a term, and we hope they will continue to strengthen the tenors on decani and cantons respectively.

The Minster Epiphany Service was held on the first Sunday of term; much of the preparation had been done in the Christmas term and had been incorporated in the Carol Service.

On Sunday 29th January the choir supper was held, at the invitation of the headmaster, for which we thank him. The entertainment that followed was compered by R. L. Harrison and enjoyed by all: that younger members of the choir took a longer part in this than usually, was specially commended.

The settings of Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei by Mr. Waine were sung by the school at Sung Communion, this was the second time that the choir have sung them, but lack of time in the Christmas term had not made it possible for the school to join in before.

Later in the term Edward Bairstow's anthem 'Save us 0 Lord' was sung, at the request of some choristers; the result being a high standard of performance. The only new items to be added to the repertoire during the term were two hymns from Malcolm Williamson's Procession of Palms', they were 'Ride on, Ride on in Majesty' and 'All Glory, Laud and Honour'; with the congregation taking part on Palm Sunday. The effect was thunderous, and the many who joined in found at least one new tune which they could enjoy.

The term's music wound up on Easter Day, with 'This joyful Easter-tide' and the 'Hallelujah Chorus'.

It remains to thank Mr. Waine for his continuing enthusiasm which undoubtedly holds the choir's morale together.

The music this term was : — 22nd Jan. The Noble Stem of Jesse

O'er the hill and o'er the vale They came three kings Minster Epiphany Service. A Spotless rose Ding dong ding

* 29th Jan. Creation's Hymn—Beethoven. • 5th Feb. Sung Communion—Waine in A.

12th Feb. Lord for thy tender mercies sake—Farrant. 19th Feb. Save us 0 Lord—Bairstow.

* 26th Feb. Benedicite—Naylor in G. 5th Mar. God so loved the world—Stainer.

* 19th Mar. Procession of Palms—Williamson. 24th Mar. Cruxifixion—Stainer. 26th Mar. This Joyful Eastertide—harmonised Wood.

Hallelujah Chorus—Handel. • sung with the congregation.

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THE HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION Friday, 17th February

The 19th House Singing Competition opened in a state of nervous excitement. Temple were favourites to win, having won for the past three years. This year, all the songs were chosen from the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, and the adjudicator, Percy Lovell Esq., lecturer at Newcastle University was chosen particularly aptly, as he was well-versed in the Savoy operas, having produced almost all of them at one time or another.

School House opened, with "Strange Adventure" from 'Yeomen of the Guard'. With much talent to draw from, a high standard was expected, and achieved. The song was not very well balanced, the bass straying somewhat. Although there was interesting chording in the tune, the song was 'lost harmonically'.

The Manor entry of "Never mind the Why and Wherefore' (H.M.S. Pinafore) was noted for its verve. The treble part deserved and won praise. This proved to be the highest rated of the Part Songs.

Queen's chose a well-known but difficult piece from the Mikado, `Brightly dawns our wedding day'. With four strong singers, particularly the treble and tenor, the balance, and tone, particularly in the quieter sections, were excellent. There was a lack of control however, and the difficulty of the song did not do the singers justice.

The Rise, with Now to the banquet' from the Sorcerer was musically good, although the interesting and amusing words were not done full justice, and there was rather a lack of tempo. The three singers, all of whom were excellent, made use of the good arrangement.

Temple sang When the buds are blossoming' from auddigore', and although they possessed superlative talent, there were too few people, and a number of wrong notes were evident. This was not a very good choice.

`Faint heart never won fair lady' from `Iolanthe' was the Grove entry. 2 basses and two tenors were described as singing musically, though the tempo was sluggish. They had good diction and soft harmonics. A rousing cheer went up as they left the stage.

Drorffield House began 'A British Tar is a soaring soul' (H.M.S. Pinafore) in stirring fashion, but could not keep this up. This dashing description of a Victorian sailor was not lively enough, and the tempo varied in places, though on the whole it was well sung, and well led by the conductor.

With the particular musical talents of the Houses now exhibited, it was now up to the Houses as a whole (literally in some cases), to show their paces in what has been described as the 'House Shout', otherwise known as the Unison Song.

The Manor began with 'There lived a king' (Gondoliers), which was complimented on the clarity of words, the use of a semi-chorus and chorus, and its vivacity.

Temple chose a pleasant and simple song, 'I know a youth' from auddi-gore'. The expression was good, and the choir well controlled, and an intelligent use was made of scho.

The Sentry's Song (Iolanthe) was the Grove entry. This was a lively song with interesting words, which were sometimes lost. The attack was

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not precise, and control was lacking. The chorus of `Fa-la' etc. was not quite right.

School House made an unusual and difficult choice, 'Time was when love and I were well acquainted' from the 'Sorcerer', which was very well prepared and executed, gaining the highest mark of the evening, although it is not the kind of song that would appeal to a school audience—a melancholy love song, with joyous outbursts.

A double chance was given for the audience to hear Dronfield House rendering We sail the ocean blue', from 'H.M.S. Pinafore'. This chorus is not a very lively one, and here, it needed a lift. It was oddly arranged, and the large choir seemed a little out of control.

The Rise choice of 'My boy you may take it from Me' (Ruddigore) was described as a bad one. The interesting words were unclear, and a true musical quality was lacking, and control of a large chorus singing a `patter-song' is difficult.

The wide range of voice needed in 'I am the captain of the Pinafore' (H.M.S. Pinafore) was unfortunately not supplied by Queens in their entry. The semi-chorus was good, but the main chorus, who 'answered' the semi-chorus was heavy and cumbersome.

Thus ended the competitive singing, and after a noisy rendering of `With cat-like tread' from 'Pirates' Mr. Lovell gave his adjudication. The marks were as follows:

Order Part Song Unison Total

1. Manor 89 88 177 2. School House 78 90 168 3. Dronfield 85 81 166 4. Rise 87 75 162 5. Grove 80 79 159 6. 7.

Queens Temple

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78 72

79 85 157

In thanking Mr. Lovell, the Headmaster said that history had been made in three ways : 1. Manor had won for the first time; 2. Unfortunately, Temple and Queens had come equal bottom for the first time; and 3. All the entries were from one source, Gilbert and Sullivan.

CAREERS The opportunities for pre-career experience are as numerous as ever

but it does not always seem to be realised that they exist. It therefore seems appropriate to mention these opportunities in The Peterite once again, because there is no doubt that such experience is very valuable, particularly to a boy who has at least another year at school, in that it can help him avoid a serious mistake in his choice of career.

The most comprehensive series of courses is provided through the Public Schools Appointments Bureau, particularly in the Easter holidays, though there is also a wide variety of courses during the summer holidays. Though many of these courses are designed for the scientist, there are many places for the non-scientist also and not all the courses by any means

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are provided by manufacturing industry. Courses exist also in banking, insurance, the retail trade, the police, railways, accountancy, civil aviation and in addition the Bureau runs a number of general courses giving an introduction to the world of commerce and administration. Full details are provided in the Careers Room of all these courses as they become available during the year. Those who attend them always find them most valuable as well as broadening their experience and extending their education.

In addition to these regular courses schools from time to time are given the opportunity to nominate candidates for courses run by individual employers or by the Services. For instance, we have been asked to nominate a candidate for the Rolls-Royce Summer School to be held during September this year, and W. N. Marshall attended a Royal Marines Introductory Course during the Easter holidays. His account of this course appears below.

There is no doubt that some experience of a potential career or contact with somebody involved in that career before leaving school is of tremendous value to a boy. In addition to former courses such as have been mentioned above, most employers are more than willing to meet and advise boys who are still at school without any strings attached, and it is often possible for a boy to arrange for a few days experience for himself if he wants to find out more about a career which interests him. The field of opportunity, particularly for the well qualified school leaver, is so wide today that no one person can necessarily give him all the information he wants and experience of the type mentioned here should be considered by all boys as being of great value to them, even though many of them will not be entering a career until after completing a university course.

ROYAL MARINES COURSE

This course took place at the Infantry Training Centre Royal Marines at Lympstone in south Devon. The purpose of the course was to show potential officers what was expected of them and to show them aspects of the training they would, if they were selected; have to do.

We were shown and told about the specializations in the Corps and were given the opportunity to fire the platoon weapons. Everybody went over the assault course at a "slow" run and over the Tarzan/Agility course. Both these courses were in themselves fairly easy but as a time limit is imposed for the Marine young officers they would be very stiff.

A day was spent at the Royal Marines Amphibious Training Unit at Poole. A very cold morning was spent on landing craft, firstly on the Gemini inflatable craft which can be compared with minis. Secondly we went on personnel carriers. These could carry 21 trucks or thirty fully equipped men. On these we took the controls and found out how manoeuvreable these craft were. The day at Poole was very beneficial as we learnt a lot about the up and coming specialization of the Marines.

This was the best part of the course as far as comfort was concerned. For the last day we had to bivy out on a local common and we were given the minimum of equipment with which to do it. The last morning was spent firstly visiting the endurance course, and going round it. This was

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a series of tunnels, mud pools and streams which had to be crossed in a definite way, always the most awkward and uncomfortable. After going through this course we had to be washed down with a hose pipe.

This course was a great eye opener of what life in the Marines is really like and well worth going on for anybody who thinks he would like to join the corps as it would make his mind up one way or the other.

W.N.M.

Another field which has widened enormously in recent years is that of further education, and careers guidance work consists more and more of advising about further education rather than directly about entering work on leaving school. Inevitably the sixth former assumes that further education must mean university, but it should not always be assumed that everyone who has a sixth form education is necessarily suited for a traditional type of university training. Very many other opportunities exist either through industry or through colleges which are soon to be known as Polytechnics, which give a more practical "on the job" type of training which will lead to a degree or an equivalent qualification. In addition it is often possible to leave school, go into industry or business and later go on to university or similar institution. This can be done by a school leaver who has not managed to get into a university whilst in his last year at school and is merely an illustration of the flexibility of higher education today in this country. Full details are given in the Careers Room of courses in technical colleges up and down the country which lead to degrees, many of them the new C.N.A.A. degrees in such subjects as Business Studies, and other equivalent qualifications.

DEBATING SOCIETY The society has been very active this term, meeting every other Saturday

throughout the term. On top of this there was on external debate in the Schools Debating Competition, in which we came second to Silcoates school. At home, there have been five debates; the headmaster spoke at one, upholding his pride in Britain; and Easingwold Grammar and Modem School were our guests at the last meeting of term. In this debate, "This house would rather plant a cabbage than a rose" the Easingwold `roses' beat the St. Peters 'cabbages' by a narrow margin, after a lively debate. However, the highlight of the term was undoubtedly the second meeting, at which we debated 'This house considers that the art of management too declined". Mr. Holgate, proposing the motion, took the school as an example for his case and a lively debate was the inevitable result. Nevertheless, school spirit prevailed and the motion was lost.

This has been a good term in many ways, particularly in the marked improvement in the speakers, especially the younger ones. It has also seen an increase in the number of maiden platform speakers. This may be attributed to better motions, but choice of motions remains a problem for the committee to solve, unaided by the society.

R.E.H.

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MUSIC SOCIETY Easter Term, 1967

The Society has this term been less active than last when we had four meetings—there being only two this term. We got off to a bad start, for the date planned for the first meeting happened to coincide with a recital by the Amadeus quartet in York, therefore our meeting had to be post-poned. So, excluding the initial Committee meeting, the Society did not meet until 3rd March, almost half way through the term. For this meeting we had a talk entitled : "The Mechanics of the Organ", given by a visiting speaker, Mr. A. S. Cooper of Walkers the organ builders. This talk, illustrated with a most fascinating working model of organ actions, and also slides and recordings proved to be very interesting. Enthusiasm was shown when there was time for questions at the end.

The second and final meeting, took the form of a concert given by members of the school, this time on a more ambitious scale than usual informal "play-and-listen" concerts. It took place in the Memorial Hall and amongst the artists were the recently successful pianist candidates in the Associated Board grade examinations. (Black Grade VI Merit, Day VIII Distinction, Howat VI Distinction, and Wilson VIII Distinction) The programme, which also included items by the thriving wind group and orchestra, went well and the attendance was encouraging. The quality of the two meetings this term certainly made up for any disappointment that further ones did not materialize.

MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT at 7 p.m. on Saturday, 18th March, 1967, in the Memorial Hall

This was surely the most impressive School Concert for several years, and it is pleasing to be able to reflect that music in the school is flourishing, particularly in the orchestra department. The highlights of the evening were the piano solos, for all who performed had recently gained very high marks in the Associated Board examinations.

M. J. Black, playing the first movement of Haydn's Piano Sonata in G opened the concert with a performance which showed considerable attention to detail. He was followed by two entertaining violin solos. R. M. Yule, playing the first movement of the Concerto in B minor by Rieding and J. D. B. Hargreaves two movements of Handel's Sonata in E major. In both cases, the tone could have been improved, but the pieces were well played.

P. D. Wilson performed Haydn's Sonata in C sharp minor, one of the pieces with which he gained a distinction in Grade VIII. It was clear that his success was eminently well deserved. The Wind Group composed of three clarinettists, P. N. Kitching, A. S. Bowie and R. D. MacLeod, played two movements of the Music for the Royal Sackbuts, by Locke. A tremendous improvement has been made by this trio since they last per-formed at a Music Society concert, and their playing was most enjoyable.

Two pieces were performed by T. M. Day, who also gained a distinc-tion in Grade VIII, J. S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C minor (48 Preludes and Fugues, Book I No. II) and No. 3 of Five Bagatelles by Howard Ferguson both showed that the performer had an obvious feeling.

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STAINER'S CRUCIFIXION This sacred cantata was composed by Stainer in 1877 and the libretto

was provided by the Rev. Sparrow Simpson, and it provided a perfect choice for the Choral Society to perform at Passion-tide. Musically "The Crucifixion' is not a great work and perhaps the libretto is a little trivial for such an important and far-reaching occasion. Nevertheless, it does provide a stimulating meditation of the last and most important events in Our Lord's Passion in a complete and profound manner. 'The Crucifixion', although unsuitable for large experienced forces, is admirably suited to modest provincial choirs and congregations and thus provides an ideal opportunity for school performance.

The performance on Good Friday was of the highest standard and was executed in a technically perfect manner. Of special note were the soloists Baby (bass) and P. D. Wilson (tenor), providing outstanding tone and clarity. The chorus was, as always, very strong and added perfect emphasis in such important and moving sections as the 'Processional to Calvary' and 'The Appeal of the Crucified'. Of worthy mention also was the con-gregation, who provided the necessary body of voice in the important hymns but were, unfortunately, consistently hesitant at the beginning of verses.

All these ingredients combined to produce a performance of extreme feeling and splendour and provided a memorable climax to the events in the week of meditation of Our Lord's suffering which will surely make this Easter at school a memorable one.

The success of a production of this scale is a worthy tribute to the Choral Society under the directorship of Mr. Waine and the School must surely look forward to even greater promise in such works at future dates.

A.G.B.

RUSSIAN SOCIETY At the first meeting of the term, Mr. B. Warner of York University

spoke to the Society on "My Year in Moscow, 1962-3". The attendance was very poor, partly because the date clashed with rehearsals for House Plays and the Singing Competition, but partly also because of the seeming indifference of a large section of the Society to their obligations as members. An attendance of fewer than 20 at a meeting addressed by an outside speaker is most discourteous.

The second meeting of the term was an away fixture at the University to see the film "Ballad of a Soldier". This film had English sub-titles, but was an excellent film, much enjoyed by all those who saw it. One of the best features of the term has been the contact made with York University, and it will surely be of great interest and benefit to the Society in the future. The film dealt with the adventures of a Russian soldier given four days' leave from the front to visit his home. It is a very moving film, quite free of any political overtones.

The final meeting of the term, which was to have been three talks by members of the Society, was postponed to next term. It is to be hoped that when this meeting does take place, more members will see fit to support it by their presence and active participation. It is not just your money that we want.

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SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY Secretary: M. A. SUMMERS-SMITH.

Chairman: J. S. W. COOK. Treasurer: J. C. PLATrs. Dron field House: P. J. DOYLE. The Grove: H. J. ROBINSON. The Manor: D. R. BALLINGER. Queens': W. D. FLEMING. The Rise: R. I. Moss. School House: J. S. W. COOK.

Temple: P. S. DISNEY.

The first meeting of the term was held on 21st January, when three scientists from the Manor gave short talks. D. R. Ballinger opened with a talk on Radio-controlled Model Aircraft, followed by B. D. Pugh on the Internal Combustion Engine and A. G. Bird on Biological Research in Space.

On 4th February, Professor 0. S. Heavens, of York University, spoke on Lasers. These emit very bright, concentrated beams of light, some with power of over a thousand megawatts. However, the maximum emitted continuously is only a kilowatt, for the newly developed Carbon Dioxide Laser.

At the third meeting, on 18th February, Captain Oehlers and Captain Hunter of the Royal Signals Corps spoke to the Society about Aerials, with special reference to their use in the armed services. A film of various types of aerial was projected, and several very modern and highly developed examples were shown.

The fourth and final meeting of the term, on 4th March, consisted of a talk by Mr. J. E. Adderson of Bradford University on the year he spent in Jamaica as Chief Pharmacist to the University of the West Indies. Mr. Adderson illustrated his talk with slides, and spoke about the island of Jamaica as well as about his job and its special problems.

M.A.S-S.

THE SCIENCE EXHIBITION The Eleventh Science Exhibition was opened on Tuesday, 28th March,

by Professor 0. S. Heavens of the University of York. The ceremony took place in the Memorial Hall, and when Professor Heaven's had finished his speech, Mr. Burbridge's leanings towards the theatre were given full rein as a procession of 15 splendidly costumed figures ranging from Galileo to Einstein, assembled on the stage to demonstrate the theme of the Exhibition —that of Unity in Science. After the ceremony they provided a welcome touch of background colour in their "laboratories" and as they wandered round the exhibition, in spite of their generally scanty knowledge of their subjects.

The aim of the Exhibition as expressed in the theme was to show how the three branches of science share common ground in their researches into the five sections dealt with by the exhibition, namely Materials and Natural Resources, Movement, Energy, Structure and Particles and Radiation and Waves. With more experiments than ever before, entirely the work of the School, the difficult job of holding the interest of visitors was achieved by an ingenious mixing of pure science and the practical application of science.

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In this way stresses in structural engineering were demonstrated by a model of the footbridge over Clifton, and principles of electronics by an ear-piercing embryo electronic organ. The chemistry of photography and the principle of the telephone were two more exhibits of interest, even to someone with no knowledge whatever of science. Perhaps the most topical demonstration of all came in the oil industry exhibit, where the recent Torrey Canyon disaster gave an immediate relevance to the oil disposal methods demonstrated there, while the prize for the most spectacular exhibit would surely be given, by those lucky enough to see it, to the display of auto-destructive vacuum flasks in the liquid oxygen demonstrations.

The exhibitors demonstrating "neat" science did a difficult job well, and often made up for the complexities of their subjects by their enthusiasm, which quality made even such unpromising material as periodic tables interesting. Mention must be made of the School Research Project, sponsored by the Royal Society, "Orientation in Aromatic Substitution", an advanced cycle of experiments explained superlatively well by the demonstrators.

It was not always the most advanced demonstrations that were the most absorbing, however, for Fifth Form experiments in Gas Chromatography and Mendelean inheritance were interesting because of the willingness of the demonstrator to give more information than the bare essentials for the understanding of the experiment. This same knowledge of the subject and willingness to explain fully made the Bernonilli principle and 3 cm. wave experiments two of the most fascinating in the exhibition.

As has been shown here, it was to a large extent the attitude and knowledge of the demonstrators rather than the complexities of the demonstrations that made the exhibition a success, for it was a success, not on the superficial level of spectacular pseudo-science, but on the deeper level of sound scientific achievement in the School.

WALKING CLUB The weather this term has been remarkably mild, but unfortunately

this meant being robbed of the pleasure of "snow walks"—one of the attrac-tions of walking in the Easter Term.

We started the term with some new faces, and some veterans from the Christmas Term. The fact that the Walking Club now runs for three terms a year makes walking the most major sport of the School!

The area of our walks was more constrained than last term, ranging from Burton Leonard to Bedale (this always seems to be a popular request walk), Rosedale to Hawnly. However, this triangle was well-explored, and the variety of walks included numerous woods, rivers and streams. Many enjoyments, exhibitions and pleasures were exercised on the walks, including notably someone showing his prowess as a mountaineer on the Rosedale Railway.

This term we lost Mr. Riley as chauffeur for a few walks, but we are indebted to both him and Mr. Coulthard for their assistance and per-severance, for although the number of back-seat drivers has not increased, the volume has!

The members of the Club were : Les, Macleod, Q. Gray, McKay, Plaits, Fairclough, Fairhurst, Howat, Little, Wilks, Dingwall, Cawood, Pick, and we welcomed back Skerrett for some walks.

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THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY It was unfortunate, that the great membership of the Christmas term

had evaporated for the first meeting of the term. Only a handful of members met in the Stephenson room for a talk by Mr. D. Blunt, a former Housemaster of Wentworth, and the present Lay Chaplain to the Archbishop of York. He spoke to the Society about his job, and then about the general role of the Archbishop with reference to life in the present age.

The second meeting of the term was addressed by Mr. Chapman, the Vice-principal of St. John's College, who addressed the Society on Christianity in the twentieth century. This was an excellent talk, and showed the members present what was the role of the christian in life around him, how the applicable circumstances attend the part which had to be played by the christian, and what was meant by christianity today.

After the trial examinations had finished, a final meeting for the year was held, and Mr. Gaastra gave the Society a talk entitled "Some ideas on modern church building". It was with some trepidation that the Society had asked him, as Mr. G. Pace had addressed it on a similar subject only two years previously. Mr. Gaastra, however, in his usual way did the excellent job of bringing the background history of modem church building to the front, and expanded a topic which Mr. Pace had hardly touched.

As was mentioned earlier in these notes, the attendances and membership were drastically reduced this term, the committee felt that this was probably due to house plays and trial exams. The committee were very sorry not to be able to invite Brother Aidan, the franciscan friar, to talk to the Society, for they found his time fully booked before they could ask him.

I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the committee for their invaluable services in arranging the meetings, and the whole Society would like to thank the Rev. N. Kemp-Welsh for so enthusiastically aiding the Society—it is hopeful that a visit might be arranged next term, either to the friary of the Franciscans at Alnmouth or to the Leeds synagogue.

R.I.M.

THE EQUINE SOCIETY The society was sorry to see the president and secretary leave the school

at Christmas, and would like to thank them for providing some excellent meetings.

The only meeting of the Easter Term was near the end of the term, when Mr. Howard Wright of the timeform organization came to address the society. He presented a very interesting hypothesis on why Northern Trainers are so less successful than the Southern Trainers. The basis he thought was lack of brass in racing in the north. This was followed by a general discussion both of basic principles of racing, and of current sensations.

We hope that this society, which is ever increasing in membership, will continue to flourish in the future.

R.I.M.

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GEOGRAPHICAL and WORLD AFFAIRS SOCIETY

The Geographical and World Affairs Society's sole expedition of the term proved to be a profitable one. Two school buses were used to convey members to the ,Ledston Luck Colliery about three miles north of Castleford. Unfortunately, overalls could not be supplied, and many of us were not exactly dressed for the occasion.

We were soon fitted out with helmets and torches and proceeded to the shaft. With the colliery's manager as our guide, the group was given an extensive tour of one of the faces.

Because of the many faults in this particular seam, a new method of extracting the coal has been put into use. The system has attracted engineers and miners from as far away as America, and serves as a model to be followed by other mines. Unfortunately, on our particular visit the machinery had broken down.

After a refreshing shower and change, we were given tea and a biscuit at the colliery, and settled down to an enjoyable meal supplied by the school. M.C.L.

BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY Our newly adopted ship, the New Zealand Shipping Company's

"Devon" has this term been engaged on a voyage to Australia. She left Liverpool on 17th January, passed Gibraltar on 20th, called at Aden for bunkers on 1st February, and arrived at Melbourne on 18th February. The subsequent ports of call were Sydney, Port Kemble, Newcastle and Brisbane.

We have received sundry plans and charts from the ship, amongst the most interesting being a daily weather report, which enables us to compare actual conditions with the averages shown in Atlases, and the cargo loading plan. This latter gives a very good cross-section of British exports to Australia : cars, brake-linings, fish, tractors, tyres, cheese, dyes, copper ingots, earthenware, cellulose, a wide range of chemicals, bundles of steel tubes, bales of carpets, crates of telephone equipment, cases of glass, rolls of paper, casks of whiskey, bags of salt, cartons of chocolate biscuits and so on.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY No meetings of any great importance were held this term, largely

because of the lack of enthusiasm among the members. The Dark Room, too, saw little use, and it has been decided to hold a competition to rectify this. It will take place next term.

The state of apathy among members was admirably demonstrated by the attendance at a meeting called to find out what people wanted from the Society. Six people turned up.

Next term we hope that members will show more interest and tell the committee ex nctly what they want.

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YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB

Five meetings were arranged for the Easter Term. At the first meeting, on the 26th January, we saw four films. The first, "Man-made rain", showed how crops can be improved with very little effort by the use of irrigation. The second film, "Mechanisation of livestock farming", showed how the tractor could be used to save time and labour. The third film, "Powder and shot", dealt with the manufacture of cartridges and the making of guns and their proofing. The final film, "Machines on the farm", showed modern agricultural machinery and new developments in farm mechanisation.

The second meeting consisted of a talk on "Arable farming" by Mr. Thomas and Mr. Hirst from the Askham Bryan College of Agriculture. Mr. Hirst spoke first dealing with the theoretical side of farming with examples taken from Askham Bryan. Mr. Thomas then explained the ways in which one could get the maximum profit from one's land. Mr. Hirst now spoke again telling us how to find out whether to use machinery or hand labour for most economic results.

At the third meeting of the term we heard a talk by Mr. Deacon on "Farming and progressive machinery". He told us how farms could be brought up to date by sealed storage forage crops and explained the principles on which they work. A film then showed how farming in America had advanced with the aid of silos. Mr. Deacon then passed round some grass which had been in a sealed storage silo and showed us some materials that were used in the silos.

At the fourth meeting of the term we showed a film because the speaker was unfortunately unable to attend. The film "Red sky at night" showed a year's work on a sheep farm in Perthshire. The tups are bought and released and lambing takes place in the autumn, the lambs then being vaccinated. In August the whole flock is rounded up and separated into lambs and ewes, they are then dipped and sheared, the lambs are then sold.

The final meeting took the form of three short talks by members of the Club. The first by G. W. A. Plews was on "Farming in Hong Kong" and showed the many problems facing them. The talk was illustrated by slides. The second talk was given by R. I. Pigg on "Hunting". He gave the general layout of the hunt and then explained the calls in the field, illustrated by a recording. The final talk was given by M. J. Fussey on "Point to Point" racing, saying that this was a valuable way of training horses for major racing.

R.P.M.

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C.C.F. NOTES The change in the school time table made outdoor parades impracticable

during the early part of the term, but this gave an opportunity for a good deal of the necessary classroom training to be done by all three Service sections for Proficiency and Advanced Tests.

The Army Proficiency Test was taken for the first time at the York-shire Brigade Depot at Strensall instead of at the School. Twenty-two of the thirty-three candidates were successful, and it is pleasing to record that the Contingent's tradition was upheld in an unusually searching report by the Examining Board, who were very favourably impressed by the standard shown, particularly the turn-out of all candidates.

The Arduous Training party for the holidays was only two short of the maximum number we are allowed to take, and the Royal Air Force Camp list was full.

Flight Sergeant C. J. A. Smith has been awarded a Flying Scholarship, and it is worth pointing out that any Proficient cadet can apply for these scholarships, which are highly competitive, and under this scheme he can learn to fly at a civil flying club; the total cost to the cadet is five shillings a day, for about a month. This training, valued at about three hundred pounds, is the most attractive prize for which a cadet can compete.

The Annual Inspection will be on Tuesday, 13th June, made by Lieutenant General Sir Geoffrey Musson, the General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command.

Army Camp will be from 24th July to 1st August at Warcop, near Appleby.

R.N. SECTION

This term has proved an interesting and constructive one for all members of the Section.

The time was mainly devoted to preparing candidates for the Pro-ficiency Examinations, in which the Section obtained a good deal of success L/Sea Shannon completed the necessary practical application in the Advanced Proficiency and A.B.s, Lack, Nixon, Hudson and Eggleshaw have successfully passed the Proficiency Examinations. They are all to be congratulated for their efforts.

These successes have been due, to a great extent, to the patience and persistence of Chief P.O. Keefe, and his assistance has been sincerely appreciated.

The term, however, was not entirely devoted to instruction and a lecture on "Replenishment at Sea", and some time usefully spent on canoe building provided instructive interludes.

Next term sees the entry of an encouraging number of new recruits to swell the Section's numbers, and such a number promises a successful continuation of the Section and provides great hope for the future.

A.G.B.

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R.A.F. SECTION NOTES, EASTER TERM, 1967 The N.C.O. in charge of the section was F./Sgt. Smith who was

assisted by Sgts. Willcock and Rutherford. The former is to be congratulated on his award of a Flying Scholarship, which was taken up during the Easter holidays. Cdt. Barnes obtained a gliding proficiency certificate B during the holidays.

In the examination results announced at the beginning of the term, all candidates taking the Advanced Proficiency examination succeeded in passing. At the Proficiency level Dunn, Pinder, Scaife, A. and Thompson B. were awarded credits and Nutter obtained a distinction for 100% marks (never before accomplished).

Air Experience Flying took place at R.A.F. Church Fenton, on Sunday, 12th February, and 17 cadets each obtained half-hour flights in Chipmunk.

The annual camp was held at R.A.F. Oakington from 5th-12th April and 16 cadets attended. They were divided into two syndicates under Cpls. Scaife, A. and Thompson, B. and in a competition with syndicates from other schools succeeded in obtaining the first two places. The competition involved shooting, swimming, initiative tests and an assault course.

R.A.F. CAMP, 1967 During the Easter holidays a party of 16 boys under the leadership of

corporals Thompson and Scaife went to R.A.F. Oakington near Cambridge.

The party was split into two sections, one under corporal Scaife, called syndicate G and the other under Corporal Thompson called syndicate H. Two other schools were there, Arnold School and Portsmouth Grammar School.

They were billeted in two rooms, syndicate H in one and G in the other, and ate in the airmen's mess.

On the first day there was an assault course and an initiative exercise in the morning and P.T. in the afternoon. The initiative exercise consisted of getting a can of explosive across a ravine using only a rope hanging from a tree above. On the second day they went flying in Varsities. Some people went up only once but two people went up three times. The flights lasted for two hours.

On the Saturday, which was the third day, a seventeen mile walk was organised and done by syndicates, syndicate G came second in this walk in which the cadets imagined they were pilots of R.A.F. reconnaissance planes which had crashed in the enemy country of Cambronia and had to get back to R.A.F. Oakington again. On the start they were given a map and a clue as to what route to take between the start and the first checkpoint, at which they were given a clue as to the route to the next checkpoint, and so on until back at Oakington.

There was a service on Sunday held in the small church nearby. Everybody went to this service. In the afternoon, there was a trip to the Shuttleworth collection of old aircraft, cars and bicycles. The shop there did a roaring trade in model aircraft kits and magazines, to the cadets.

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On Monday morning they had shooting with both .22 and .303s on a twenty-five yard range. .22s were shot first with a rest then .303s with a rest and earplugs. Everybody shot .22s but several people did not want to shoot .303s. On Monday afternoon they were taken down to Cambridge baths for swimming. All the cadets passed the R.A.F. swimming proficiency exam. After that one or two people stayed in Cambridge while the others went back to camp.

Tuesday was the last day and practical trade training was held. Each cadet had a choice of either fire, aircraft servicing, meteorologl, air traffic control, Radio servicing, police or catering. Fire seemed to be the most popular. Practical trade training went on all day.

On the Wednesday there was a barrack inspection and a meeting of all the cadets at camp where it was announced that syndicates G and H had done best in all the activities at camp as points were taken for all the activities and they beat the syndicates from the other schools. There was no drill at this camp apart from marching to and from the airmen's mess. There were several nights when cadets could go into Cambridge in civilian dress, and in the evenings on the camp cadets could wear civilian clothing watch television and play snooker or visit the Acorn Club, which was a club run by the N.A.A.F.I. on the camp next to the airmen's mess.

M. B. Pinder

SCOUT GROUP P. J. Doyle and R. I. Moss successfully completed their training for the

Queen's Scout badge this term and we congratulate them an achieving this very high standard. Both have continued to give active help to the Group and we very much appreciate what Doyle has done and what Moss continues to do. The Group is still experimenting with new ideas in preparation for the autumn. We are hoping to develop a number of activities which will provide continuous training through the Group. One idea is to start a canoeing section which will provide elementary training in the Scout Troop, leading on to more advanced work in the Venture Scout Troop, incorporating canoeing in future expeditions. There is no doubt that in future Scout training is going to be very much more expensive and we shall be evermore dependent on the efforts of our members through, for instance, the Bob-a-Job Scheme, if we are to live up to the new image of Scouting.

THE WORKING PARTY This section of the Group will unfortunately not have a very long

existence. It was formed at the beginning of the Christmas term, to enable those members of the Troop who would not be still at school when the new image is introduced to take an active interest in the Group. The specified object of the party was to "overhaul" the property of the Group, and this began with the painting of the interior of the scout hut.

P. R. S. Fairclough was elected to represent the party on the executive committee, and was elected chairman of that committee. Unfortunately he left after one term and R. I. Moss replaced him in both positions.

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term, the party commenced the second task of the year with much enthusiasm. After the inevitable preliminary meetings of discussions, the task was subdivided into five phases, each of which could be completed at one meeting. The task was to tidy up the compound which had been so professionally fenced by last year's Rovers. Unfortunately the elements created difficulties and one or two phases had to be postponed, but by the time of the trial exams the task had been successfully completed. The party would like to thank the G.S.L. who would invariably break with tradition and light huge fires of pianos and whalers with the Times and matches!

Everyone should be congratulated for their never ceasing enthusiasm with the task in hand and their great patience with the puns, which seem to be almost a tradition in the Group now. It is hoped that the loft can be refurnished next term—a task that will do justice to the abilities of the party.

Finally it is with much regret that we must say au revoir to three of our members P. J. Doyle, W. D. Fleming and the double barrel M. A. Summers-Smith. We wish them success in the future and thanking them for their assistance hope that they can take something of the Scout way of life with them.

R.I.M.

VENTURE SCOUT TROOP Despite its shortness and the disruptive element of the Trial Exams.,

the Easter Term was a fairly successful one as the troop settled down in the new routine under an elected executive committee. We continued with the St. John Ambulance course and to finish the series of lectures on First Aid, Dr. Scott gave two highly entertaining talks to a combined meeting of the Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award 'Scheme Group. There were three evening exercises this term, two in the country, depending on map and compass work (one was organised by two non-committee members, Summers and Cantrell) and another exercise on the Ings in the form of a complicated game of hide and seek. Several meetings were taken up with the checking of equipment in the Scout Loft in preparation for the first Easter Expedition for two years, which took place in the Lake District.

W.R.C.

VENTURE SCOUT EXPEDITION EASTER HOLIDAYS, 1967

This took the form of hiking, followed by sleeping at night under canvas at different sites. There were thirteen Scouts taking part under the supervision of Mr. Coulthard and Mr. Duncan. These were divided into groups as follows:

(i) P. R. H. Winterbottom.

(ii) M. A. Cantrell (leader), D. A. Grainger, J. R. Lund, R. S. C. Mcllroy, J. E. Staines and I. D. C. Summers.

(iii) A. L. Jervis (leader), G. W. A. Plews and R. M. Yule.

We started in the school buses on the morning of the 12th April. The old school bus had just been serviced but the brakes seized up and the speed was much reduced and stops had to be made to let them cool down. However, we succeeded in reaching our camping site after stopping in Keswick to bup a stock of Kendal Mint Cake. The site, one that has been

Macartney (leader), P. Scaife, A. G. Scott and D. R.

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used before, was sheltered by trees down by Newlands Beck on Birkrigg Farm.

When camp had been set up the more adventurous ascended Causey Pike (2,000 feet above sea level) while others only managed Rowling End (1,422 feet). After we had had supper Macartney made a fire and suc-ceeded in warming us up while we were given last minute instructions. We set ourselves 7.30 a.m. as a time for waking.

The first group were very tired when they reached Wast Water where they met Mr. Coulthard who had driven fifty miles to give them their supplies for the next day. We, the second group, made our way in the same direction never actually reaching Robinson as planned but walking what seemed an endless ridge and coming down from the mist to have lunch in Little Dale. After lunch we met a hiker who was very helpful in directing us in the mist. In this way we succeeded to top Dale Head and so down to the Youth Hostel at the summit of Honister Pass. Having fed three sheep with stale bread, we proceeded down the pass and when we reached the bottom of the pass we refreshed ourselves at Seatoller and proceeded to a reasonably good camp site at Seathwaite. Tired out we set up camp and cooked the evening meal. A meteor was seen by a few on this night.

In the morning there was a mist in the valley, but this had lifted by the time we had set off giving a very hot day. We made good progress after leaving camp until we reached Stockley Bridge. After this our speed could not have been very fast as we had several rests in the heat, perhaps only 1 m.p.h. When we reached the top of the valley we had a good view of the surrounding countryside whilst nibbling some K.M.C. When we had had a long lunch below Allen Crags we made our way to Angle Tarn and so by Rossett Pike to Langdales. This started off as a very steep path but became less acute as we ambled to a public camp site at Wall End. The third group were also staying the night there and they arrived a little later.

The next morning we set off on the last leg of our journey •to Grasmere. We took a very steep track up to Stickle Tarn from where we went by way of Blea Crag down to Easedale Tarn where we met the familiar geography lesson conducted by an energetic schoolmistress. From here we went at a fair pace and arrived at the camp site in the grounds of Bridge End House by 3.30 p.m. The other groups soon turned up as well as Mr. and Mrs. Duncan.

On Sunday the majority went to church at St. Oswalds. The rest of the day was spent restfully, either boating on the lake, looking round the shops or taking refreshments at the cafe by the river. •For lunch we made a change from K.M.C. etc. and had lamb chops.

We were now given two days in which to return to Newlands. Our group took a very picturesque route over Helm Crag and the following ridge and crossed the country boundary into Cumberland. The mist was upon us as we changed our bearing over Greenup edge but it cleared as we scrambled down Lining Crag. We then followed Greenup Gill to the camp site stopping for lunch on the way. We arrived there very early as Mr. Duncan had taken our packs for us. Here we met the first group.

The next day we again left our •packs with the support bus and set off to complete the last short walk to Newlands. We went mainly by road wishing to take it easy. On the way we stopped at the Bowder Stone and at Grange for refreshments. When we reached Manesty we decided to cut across the ridge and we had lunch on the top of it overlooking Derwent Water. It

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wasn't long after we had finished lunch that we were back at base camp, some of us having wetted our feet while crossing the stream. Later that night we had another camp fire.

On the morning of the 19th April we woke again at 7.30 a.m. and were on the road to York by 9.30 a.m. We stopped in Appleby for a snack at 10.35 a.m. arriving in York at 1.30 p.m. when we put up the tents to air. Our thanks go to Mr. Coulthard and Mr. Duncan for all the hard work that went into making this a most successful expedition.

I.D.C.S.

SCOUT TROOP The majority of the time this term has been devoted to the group

projects. The canoe is half built, the cine group have some good time-lapse photography of the traffic going under the new bridge and the natural history group helped with many biological exhibits for the Science Exhibition.

Harding has joined the troop this term. Linguist badges were gained by Broom, G. Fisher, Hepworth and Washington and Camper badges by R. Cooper, Goodrick, I. Gill and R. MacLeod. The latter were obtained by attending a seven week course run at the School by Mr. D. Broadley and we are grateful to him for sparing the time to take the course.

The annual summer camp from 25th July to 1st August will be held in the Isle of Man and it is hoped that as many scouts as possible will be able to attend.

RUGGER Easter Term Rugger provided a happy end to the season for both

`Under 15' and 'Under 14' teams. The weather remained remarkably open and good playing conditions prevailed, which allowed some interesting experiments to be undertaken in team-building.

The following matches were played : —

"Under 15" XV Feb. 4th v. Ampleforth College. Home. Lost 3-21. Feb. 8th v. Hymers' College. Away. Won 14-0. Feb. 1 1 th v. Ashville College. Home. Won 14-8. Feb. 15th v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Home. Lost 0-14.

Team selected from : W. St. J. Oliver; P. R. Haigh-Lumby, R. D. MacLeod, M. C. Pearson, P. H. Blacklock, T. B. Sargeant; P. Holmes, D. Pollard; R. P. Taylor, J. C. Goodrick, A. S. Bowie, J. M. Collinson, P. Reaston, D. I. Shackleton, N. H. Stone, J. D. Lovell.

"Under 14" XV Feb. 4th v. Ampleforth College. Home. Lost 3-21. Feb. 8th v. Hymers' College. Away. Lost 6-30. Feb. 11th v. Ashville College. Home. Lost 0-12. Feb. 18th v. iPocklington School. Home. Won 8-3. Feb. 22nd v. Scarborough College. Away. Won 24-0.

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Team selected from: —K. D. Bowler; R. R. Atkinson, J. T. Morley, M. J. Jones, C. J. Watson, J. J. Les, C. N. Roberts; I. Robinson (Capt.), P. L. Hall; C. J. D. Bond, M. W. Bainbridge, A. Powell, P. S. K. Crossley, A. N. Lawrence, A. Gray, J. W. Gillgrass, J. R. B. Harding, R. J. Hamilton-Williams, R. L. Elsy (Leader), P. R. Bailey.

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1967

Christmas Term 1st XV

Saturday 3oth Sept. Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts ... Home Wednesday 4th Oct. Headingley Wanderers XV .. Home Saturday 7th Oct. Harrogate R.U.F.C. Colts .. Home Saturday 14th Oct. Bradford G.S. ... Away Wednesday 18th Oct. Trent College... Home Saturday zest Oct. Denstone College Away Wednesday 1st Nov. York R.U.F.C. Home Saturday 4th Nov. Leeds G.S. Home Saturday 11th Nov. Giggleswick School . Away Saturday 18th Nov. Ampleforth College .. Home Wednesday 22nd Nov. Worksop College Home Saturday 25th Nov. Durham School Away Saturday 9th Dec. Old Peterites Home

D. J. EMSLEY David Emsley's rugger successes were by no means at an end after the

Christmas holiday Yorkshire Schoolboy programme. Along with many of his team-mates he underwent further stringent trials before the eyes of the English selectors, at Sheffield and at Burton-on-Trent. On both occasions his play was impressive, and there could have been little doubt in the minds of the selectors that both he and his partner at stand-off half derived much inspiration from each other.

It came therefore as no surprise when he was selected to play for the English Schoolboys v. France at Leicester, v. Wales at Cardiff, and finally as a travelling reserve for the match v. Scotland at Murrayfield.

Over 20 of us converged on Leicester from various directions for the evening match on 5th April v. France and our journeyings were richly rewarded not only by the sparkling display of the English scrum-half but also by the fact that the French boys were convincingly defeated for the first time for 13 years.

No higher distinction could have been won for the School than by Emsley's display in this series of matches. We congratulate him and wish him every success in the future.

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Photo: "Sunday Times"

D. J. Emsley (England) is the victim of a flying tackle by S. E. W. Williams in the Schoolboys' Rugby International at Cardiff Arms Park.

SHOOTING The first seven weeks of term were a very lean period indeed for shooting,

dependent as it is on the crumbs of time which fall from the tables of the major organised games and which are not gobbled up by the Cross-country and Junior Long Run. These latter absorb that chief refuge of minor sports, Thursday afternoons. The defence against all this is normally weather; .22 shooting flourishes on rain and snow, gales and floods. The results of lack of time were predictable: all postal matches lost and a "Country Life" total appreciably below our average. This is in one sense not a great disaster, for shooting, like other sports, does not exist simply to produce match-winning teams. On the other hand, a good team record is necessary in order to maintain morale and to provide worthwhile standards.

The last three weeks of term were devoted to House practices and the House match. These have hitherto been a Summer Term occupation. This year, as there were only fourteen of last term's Summer Term shooters left, it was obvious that most Houses would have to rely to a greater or less extent upon beginners and casual shooters. Practice time in July is inevitably short, but it is usually possible to fit in shooting practice with athletics standards, and thus it was hoped that more practice for the beginners and casual shooters would be made possible by the change. In the event this hope was realised, partly with the assistance of prolonged cold winds. Very useful practice sessions were held. The average scores were higher than last year's in the match itself, which was won by Manor with 237 ex 240. Some new talent came to light. The term ended on a cheerful note after all.

Ten new .303 shooters, all quite promising, have joined the Club for next term, bringing the number up to twenty-four and making good the heavy losses of last July. It will be a "youthful" Club, average age being under 16 years 2 months at beginning of term.

The "Country Life" VIII, all of whom were re-awarded or awarded their minor colours, was: D. S. Lockhart (Capt.), L. M. Creer, P. N. Kitching, G. W. Harding, A. G. Bird, P. R. Taylor, R. W. Webster, P. J. G. C. Bleach. S. G. Smith was the additional man for the landscape target.

SQUASH The results this term were a little disappointing. Seven matches were

played, three won and four lost, but two matches against club teams were lost 3-2 and these should have been won. However, apart from a heavy defeat at the hands of a very good Barnard Castle team, the remaining school matches this season were won easily.

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At first string, the captain J. C. Richardson improved a great deal and had some good wins, including making quite good progress in the Drysdale Cup. The experience which he has gained this year should make him a formidable player next season. At second string, N. G. A. Morris played with great determination and did well to win the 'Plate competition in the York Championships. D. R. Waller, who was beaten in the Plate final by Morris, had a good season, starting at No. 5 and 'finishing at No. 3. His approach to the game is disturbingly casual, but he is an excellent retriever and could develop into a very good player.

At fourth string W. J. Roebuck was very unpredictable. On occasions he played really well, but he had too many bad days. However, now that he is covering the court more quickly, he should be able to develop a steadier game. At fifth string D. J. Emsley tried very hard, but his inexperience let him down on several occasions.

The first two reserves, J. G. Hoad and M. J. H. Fisher, had disappoint-ing seasons. Both played well at times, but they did not make the progress, which they should have done.

The Colts Team was very young, but most promising. Certainly a good First V should develop from this group. During the Easter holidays three juniors, K. D. Bowler, P. L. Hall and I. Robinson took part in the Surrey Junior (Under 15) Championship and all three did extremely well. Bowler reached the 3rd round before losing to the No. 1 seed. Robinson had some good wins and reached the quarter-finals. Hall had a splendid week, and after defeating the second seed in the quarter-final, he eventually reached the final, in which he lost an excellent match 3-1 to H. Addo of Lancing, the top seed and last year's beaten finalist. Hall certainly deserved great credit for his excellent performances, especially as he was a year younger than most of the other competitors.

As Grove had five of the first six players in the School, the House competition was a mere formality. In the final they defeated Temple 5-0.

RESULTS:

1st V v. Durham University, at home, on 29th January.

J. C. Richardson lost to I. A. Nuttall, 9-6, 4-9, 6-9, 8-10. N. G. A. Morris lost to M. Willstrop, 5-9, 9-4, 0-9, 4-9. W. J. Roebuck lost to R. D. Harding, 6-9, 9-6, 5-9, 6-9. D. R. Waller lost to C. C. A. Von Zweigbergh, 2-9, 2-9, 10-8,

10-8, 2-9. J. G. Hoad lost to D. Mowbray, 7-9, 9-7, 8-10, 7-9.

Result : Lost 0-5.

1st V v. Worksop College, at home, on 5th February.

J. C. Richardson beat I. C. Dodson, 9-3, 9-3, 9-0. N. G. A. Morris beat L. 0. Taylor, 9-2, 9-2, 9-1. D. J. Emsley beat J. E. Blake, 4-9, 5-9, 9-1, 9-3, 9-4. W. J. Roebuck beat S. B. A. Johnson, 9-4, 9-1, 9-5 D. R. Waller beat D. J. Kay, 9-3, 9-0, 9-0.

Result : Won 5-0.

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1st V v. York R.I., away, on 14th February.

J. C. Richardson beat J. E. Fawcett, 5-9, 9-7, 4-9, 9-7, 9-4. N. G. A. Morris lost to G. L. Martin, 3-9, 5-9, 9-7, 9-7, 4-9. D. R. Waller lost to J. M. Huntington, 9-7, 7-9, 7-9, 1-9. D. J. Emsley lost to 'D. M. Snowdon, 7-9, 9-7, 7-9, 7-9. W. J. Roebuck beat W. Anderson, 5-9, 9-0, 9-7, 9-4.

Result: Lost 2-3. 1st VII v. Squashbucklers, at home, on 21st February.

J. C. Richardson beat W. Helm, 10-8, 9-5, 9-5. N. G. A. Morris beat P. N. L. Terry, 5-9, 8-10, 9-4, 9-5, 9-0. D. R. Waller lost to R. H. G. McCarthy, 8-10, 1-9, 5-9. W. J. Roebuck lost to N. J. Magson, 5-9, 9-3, 0-9, 7-9. D. J. Emsley beat M. Wilson, 9-7, 10-8, 9-3. J. G. Hoad beat J. Nicolson, 9-1, 9-0, 9-2. M. J. H. Fisher lost to M. Cockerill, 0-9, 7-9, 9-5, 10-8, 6-9.

Result: Won 4-3.

1st V v. Barnard Castle, at home, on 26th February. J. C. Richardson lost to G. M. Seaman, 9-6, 0-9, 5-9, 1-9. N. G. A. Morris lost to J. A. Brown, 3-9, 7-9, 6-9. D. R. Waller lost to P. N. S. Nutman, 4-9, 4-9, 6-9. W. J. Roebuck lost to A. G. Yuill, 4-9, 9-7, 5-9, 1-9. D. J. Emsley lost to A. Gurney, 4-9, 8-10, 5-9.

Result: Lost 0-5.

Additional matches v. Barnard Castle. J. G. Hoad lost to P. R. W. Hurst, 0-9, 0-9, 7-9. M. J. H. Fisher lost to K. Richmond, 4-9, 8-10, 4-9. I. Robinson lost to P. G. Verow, 4-9, 0-9, 1-9.

1st V v. Old Peterites on 5th March.

J. C. Richardson lost to W. M. Howard, 2-9, 5-9, 6-9. N. G. A. Morris lost to J. E. Fawcett, 8-10, 6-9, 8-10. D. R. Waller beat N. J. Magson, 9-7, 1-9, 9-6, 4-9, 9-4. W. J. Roebuck lost to 'P. J. Netherwood, 6-9, 9-4, 6-9, 10-8,

6-9. D. J. Emsley beat C. W. Thompson, 8-10, 9-3, 9-5, 10-9.

Result: Lost 2-3.

`A' V v. Pocklington School, at home, on 23rd February.

D. R. Waller beat W. Bodycombe, 9-2, 9-5, 9-0. J. G. Hoad beat B. Garfitt, 9-7, 8-10, 9-3, 9-3. M. J. H. Fisher beat R. W. Spreckley, 9-1, 10-8, 9-5. P. V. Zissler beat C. R. Woodhead, 9-3, 9-3, 9-3. P. Holmes beat C. Aldred, 8-10, 10-8, 9-3, 9-0.

Result: Won 5-0. 2nd V v. Durham University, at home, on 29th January.

M. J. H. Fisher lost to S. Gallup, 9-6, 8-10, 5-9, 6-9. P. V. Zissler lost to D. Nicholson, 6-9, 9-7, 7-9, 7-9. G. A. W. Stewart lost to M. W. Woodruff, 5-9, 9-6, 7-9, 6-9. P. L. Hall lost to S. Gallup, 6-9, 9-3, 7-9, 9-4, 4-9. I. Robinson beat I. A. Nuttall, 5-9, 9-6, 9-7, 7-9, 9-7.

Result: Lost 1-4.

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Colts V v. Worksop College, away, on 5th February. M. J. H. Fisher beat D. J. Sivil, 9-6, 9-5, 5-9, 6-9, 9-4. P. Holmes lost to D. W. L. Anderson, 9-1, 6-9, 9-10, 9-7, 4-9. I. Robinson beat C. J. Dalton, 3-9, 10-9, 9-2, 9-5. S. R. H. Astley lost to J. A. Fulton, 9-4, 9-10, 5-9, 6-9. M. A. Cantrell lost to J. B. Williams, 9-4, 5-9, 3-9, 6-9.

Result: Lost 2-3.

Junior V v. Pocklington School, away, on 12th February.

I. Robinson beat A. Thorpe, 9-0, 10-8, 7-9, 9-0. P. L. Hall beat T. C. R. Griffith, 9-7, 9-0, 9-3. S. R. H. Astley beat M. N. G. Taylor, 9-5, 9-0, 9-0. K. D. Bowler beat R. C. Dennis, 9-1, 9-4, 9-3. M. W. Bainbridge lost to D. M. Watson, 10-9, 4-9, 2-9, 6-9.

Result: Won 4-1.

FENCING NOTES Last term we had two school matches against St. John's College and

Durham University. We won both and Colours were re-awarded to Wood and Benn and awarded to Lockwood.

Wood, C. A., entered the Liverpool Open Tournament and reached the semi-finals, having suffered only one defeat. However, he had to return to York before the finals. As a result he was chosen to fence for Yorkshire after a long absence from that team.

The York International Tournament came as a useful warm-up for the Public Schools Championships and in it both Benn and Wood reached the finals of the Sabre, with Wood reaching the Foil fmals and Benn the Epee finals.

The Public Schools Championships is the climax of the School's fencing and once again the 'School proved themselves one of the strongest in the country. Wood, C. A., was placed 2nd, after a barrage in the Senior Foil. In the Junior Foil Reaston reached the semi-finals and Miller, Bowen and Bleach the quarter-finals. Benn and Wood reached the quarter-finals of the Sabre.

We would like to thank Mr. Power for looking after the interests of the team in London.

As a result of his successes Wood, C. A., has been awarded his Gold Fencing Proficiency award.

TENNIS FIXTURES Saturday 6th May ist VI v. Bede College ... Home Wednesday t7th May 2nd VI v. Bootham School Home Saturday loth May ist VI v. Worksop College ... Away Wednesday 24th May 1st VI v. Scarborough College Home Saturday 27th May 1st VI v. York University ... ... Home Saturday loth June 1st VI v. Ampleforth College ... Away Thursday 22nd June 1st VI v. Archbishop's Holgate G.S. Away Saturday 1st July 1st VI v. Ashville College ... ... Home Saturday 8th July 1st and 2nd VI v. Pocklington School Away Saturday 15th July Northern Schools L.T.A. Tournament Home Wednesday 19th July 1st VI and U.16 v. Bootham School Away Saturday 22nd July 1st VI v. Old Peterites Home

ROWING NOTES Training in the Easter Term has again been devoted to Head of the

River Races. This year, however, there was a change in organisation: Mondays and Fridays were devoted to the training of the School crews, while on Wednesdays and Saturdays all oarsmen below the 1st VIII trained for the House Head of the River over 11 miles. The principal advantage here lay in the stimulus derived from competition between Houses and in the fact that every oarsman could be coached every outing by a master.

This organisation proved most satisfactory and some keen racing resulted. In the event Queen's proved the most mature crew and won comfortably from Temple and School House, both of whom, however, had made the very most of their limited resources. In assessing the value of this race, it is clear that all bar the best oarsmen derive great benefit from the extra coaching and from the example of the crews' senior members. The latter are bound to receive less attention than when rowing in School IVs, yet their own oarsmanship has clearly gained from their experience in helping the junior oarsmen in order to produce the best crew possible. It seems likely that the event will be repeated next year. The Summer House Races, in which all oarsmen compete, will of course continue to be held in July.

Only this year's captain, T. B. Ward, remained of last year's 1st VIII, and to him must go much of the credit for the swift progress made by a relatively inexperienced 1st IV. In the Schools' IVs at Nottingham Head of the River they produced their best form and came 2nd out of the 21 crews. This was a considerable achievement, for starting 20th, among the new entries, they were bound to find disturbed water and to steer a less than optimum course when overtaking slower crews. The 2nd IV unfortunately had to forego this event in order to provide substitutes for the House Head of the River.

At York the School won the Schools' IVs for the third time running, though neither the 1st nor the 2nd IV produced the form it had previously shown, 3rd and 4th IVs were entered and acquitted themselves well in view of the fact that the House event had left them only two afternoons a week for training.

It will be most interesting to see how these Easter Term events may have affected the standard of rowing in the Regatta season.

D.S.M.

RESULTS Head of the Trent, Nottingham, Schools' IVs Division (21 entries, 2 miles).

St. Peter's School 1st IV: 2nd in 10 min. 55 sec. Head of the Ouse, York, Schools IVs. Division (12 entries, 2/ miles).

St. Peter's School 1st IV: 1st in 12 min. 34 sec. St. Peter's School 3rd IV : 3rd in 12 min. 46 sec. St. Peter's School 2nd IV: 4th equal in 12 min. 59 sec. St. Peter's School 4th IV: 8th in 13 min. 14 sec.

House Head of the River Races (1 miles)

1st Queen's. 2nd Temple. 3rd School House. 4th Dronfield. 5th Grove. 6th Manor. 7th Rise.

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CREWS 1st IV

Bow, T. B. Ward; 2, J. K. Park; 3, P. T. Summers; Stroke, W. N. Marshall; Cox, P. R. Bailey.

2nd IV Bow, M. A. Groundwater; 2, K. J. Sargeant; 3, R. I. Moss; Stroke,

P. R. H. Blackford; Cox, D. P. Turnbull. 3rd IV

Bow, A. J. Moss; 2, A. S. Carr; 3, J. N. Yellowley; Stroke, P. S. Oglesby, Cox, M. G. Pace.

4th IV Bow, M. K. Bowen; 2, I. S. Donaldson; 3, A. W. Parker; Stroke, P.

Scaife; Cox, R. F. Davies.

HOCKEY NOTES Playing conditions were the best for many years and only one match

was cancelled. The new organisation with boys divided into five league teams as well as the Game 1 and 2 had a successful start but because of the short season this term, only six weeks, the league programme was not completed. By having a league programme for the first part of the season and playing most of our fixtures in the latter part we hope to get better selection for the first and second XI's and also get more practice in before playing school fixtures.

With only three of last year's First XI left, several combinations had to be tried, particularly in the defensive positions, and many players had to adjust to new playing positions. This produced a rather inexperienced side for our first matches but rapid improvement enabled them to give a good account of themselves against a strong Old Peterite and Styx Hockey Club sides at the end of the season.

During the holidays J. E. Dickinson played for the Yorkshire Schoolboys against Cheshire.

ist XI RESULTS

Wed., 8 Feb. v. Bootham School ... ... Away Lost 3-7 Wed., 15 Feb. v. Scarborough College ... Away Won 2—o Sat., 18 Feb. v. York H.C. znd XI ... Away Lost o-5 Sun., 19 Feb. v. Pandas H.C. ... ... Cancelled Wed., 22 Feb. v. Worksop College ... Home Lost 0-3 Wed., 1 Mar. v. Nunthorpe G.S. ... ... Home Won 4-3 Sat., 4 Mar. v. Old Peterites ... Home Lost o-2 Wed., 8 Mar. v. Styx H.C. ... ... Home Lost o-3

2nd XI RESULTS

Wed., 8 Feb. v. Bootham School ... ... Home Won 2—I ... Wed., 15 Feb. v. Scarborough College Away Lost 2-3

Sat., 18 Feb. v. York H.C. 4th XI ... Home Lost 1-5 Wed., 22 Feb. v. Worksop College ... ... Home Lost o—t Wed. 1 Mar. v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. ... Home Won 4—o

3rd XI RESULTS

Wed. I Mar. v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. ... Away Won 3-1

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1st XI v. O.Ps.

Result: Lost 2-0.

Conditions were ideal for a fast fluid game, however, neither side were able to build up constructive attacks, individual play was the feature of the game. The O.P. team had a formidable defence and an excellent midfield-trio which thwarted most of the School forwards efforts. The School survived a strong opening attack and the play centred around the School's circle for most of the first half. The O.Ps. were rewarded by a goal before half-time. In the second half the same pattern continued but the School came into the game in the last quarter, however, it was the O.Ps. who settled the issue by scoring a second goal.

OLD PETERITE HOCKEY TEAM

J. Annequin (42-52); M. Hallas (43-47); K. Ratcliff (44-50); G. Todd (54-64); W. Pickersgill (60-66); R. Jackson (47-51); E. Graham (32-37); M. Hodd (43-51); J. Vooght (56-66); M. Ransom (53-50); T. Huzzard (46-55).

1st XI v. BOOTHAM

Played away on 8th February. Lost 7-3.

As the score suggests, Bootham dominated the majority of the game. They scored first in the opening minutes of the game, and from that point on the School defence was never settled. The equalising goal was scored by Zissler, but Bootham added two more goals before half-time. Another goal by Zissler, scored by deflecting a hard cross ball from the right-wing, made the score 3-2, this gave the School attack more confidence. However, Bootham ran in four more goals when the School defence became panic stricken. Morris scored before the end, but the School forwards were never really in the game. The result reflected the lack of team practice, and what was a potentially good defence, failed to play as a unit but played as individuals.

1st XI v. SCARBOROUGH COLLEGE

Played away. Won 2-0.

The reorganised defence found the necessary co-ordination and con-fidence, and by the end of the first half, they dominated the Scarborough forwards. The School forwards were constantly on the attack and the first goal was scored by Richardson from a short corner, this followed a number of near misses. The second half followed the same pattern; the halves cut off all attacks and distributed the ball well. Fisher, who deputised for Waller, had a particularly fine game at right-half. The full backs covered each other well and did not hesitate in clearing the ball. The second goal was scored by Morris following a bad clearance from a short corner.

1st XI v. YORK H.C. 2nd XI

Played away. Lost 5-0.

The game was played at New Lane, where the playing conditions were excellent. The School played well against a more skilled team, and held the score to 1-0 at half-time. This goal was scored when the defence stopped playing on hearing a whistle from a nearby game. The entire first half was spent defending, but the game opened up more in the second

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half. The forwards made several breakaways, and Morris scored but was ruled off-side. Towards the end of the game, York reorganised their attack and the new centre-forward scored three good goals. Although five goals were scored the defence played extremely well throughout.

1st XI v. NUNTHORPE G.S.

Won 4-3.

The School pressed the Nunthorpe goal from the start and were soon one up when Morris scored, after the goalkeeper made a bad clearance. Richardson, Scott and Fisher dominated the midfield play and the ball was always in the Nunthorpe half. Dickinson scored the second goal and Roebuck brought the ball in from the wing to score the third with a hard narrow angled shot.

Shortly after the start of the second half Morris ran the ball round the goalkeeper and a deluge of goals looked apparent. However, several chances were wasted and the School relaxed their grip on the game. The result was that Nunthorpe scored three goals in the last ten minutes.

1st XI v. WORKSOP

Played at home. Lost 3-0.

The state of the ground was soft and proved to be an advantage to the home side. Worksop were an excellent side having superior stickwork and tactics, but the slowness of the pitch hindered them. The School was put under extreme pressure, but held out until near half-time, when the Worksop captain beat the defence by a series of dummies and scored with a hard rising shot. A thunderstorm broke in the second half and conditions became difficult. Worksop's second goal was scored by the centre-half, who was taking evasive action against a high ball across the goalmouth. Anderson had an excellent game in goal and kept the score line respectable. Worksop played well in the wet conditions and added a third goal.

1st XI v. STYX H.C. Played at home. Lost 3-0.

On a fast pitch the School gave their best performance of the season, raising the standard of their play in an attempt to match that of this good representative side. There were no goals in the first half thanks to fine covering by the defence, especially the two full-backs, Hoad and Holgate. The forwards chased everything and the Styx half-back line were never allowed time to distribute the ball. Richardson had a good game at centre half—cutting off many dangerous attacks.

The fast pitch enabled the wings to be brought into the game more, and most of the School attacks came from there. Styx scored early in the second half, but the score remained at 1-0 until the last five minutes. Anderson had another fine game in goal and saved a penalty flick, but was finally beaten by two last minute goals.

1st XI. R. M. Anderson, J. G. Hoad, E. M. Holgate, M. J. H. Fisher,

J. C. Richardson, A. G. Scott, C. J. A. Smith, N. G. A. Morris (Capt.), J. E. Dickinson, D. R. Waller, W. J. Roebuck.

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2nd XI. H. G. Marks, H. J. Gration, R. P. Morris*, D. J. Moss, G. M.

Watson, P. V. Zissler*, R. A. Johnson, C. S. M. Dew (Capt.)*, J. D. Rawlings*, M. A. C. Reid, M. A. Cantrell.

* Colours.

3rd XI v. Archbishops. M. J. Ferguson, H. E. D. Little, M. T. Bennett, J. C. Willcock,

P. N. Kitching, I. A. Blomfield, S. Jinachitra, G. Thompson, D. 0. Jenkins (Capt.), G. A. W. Stewart, C. J. McFee.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS March lived up to its usual reputation and the wind blew strongly and

persistently, directly into the faces of the 100 yard runners, so it was no wonder that Standards were as much as ever a test of each individual's stamina and determination. As a measure of compensation the track grew faster and faster and it was heartening to see the improvement, alike with the good, bad and indifferent, but especially with those who gave of their best. Competition intensified, especially amongst the leaders, as the Standards programme drew to an end, and the following individuals excelled with maximum points: —

Set B: P. V. Zissler (G.). Set C: C. J. P. Leake (D.), P. J. G. C. Bleach (G.), A. L. Jervis

(S.H.). Set D: P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), J. M. Collinson (Q.), A. Gray

(S.H.).

Some tough measures had been applied to the Junior High Jumpers, as an endeavour to eliminate the short-sighted scissor form of jumping. On the other hand with the retention of the discus and shot events, all Sets were able to select their field events. With the lead changing hands from day to day, the Grove finally gained a 4 point lead over Dronfield House, a lead which was destined to effect the 'final outcome of the competition.

The Mile Races were a prelude to the final events, and one of the best races for many a year was to be seen in the Senior Event. The race proved a tactical success for the diminutive Zissler in holding off the Final challenge of the strong and burly Ward.

Sports Day itself was the first occasion when the wind swung from N.W. to S.W., and at long last competitors were able to sense some encouragement from the prevailing conditions. At least the wind blew directly across the 100 yard. The day proved a personal triumph for T. B. Ward in establishing two new school records and thereby winning both the Clive Lewis and Gofton Cups. The first of these was in the 220 yard with a time of 23.5 sec., the previous best being 23.8 sec. by R. H. Parker in 1962. The second record was established in the Quarter Mile when he clipped one tenth of a second off his own previous record of 54.0 sec. At the same time he won the Gofton Cup for the third successive year.

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The inter-house competition could not have been closer. Twice Dronfield House wrested the lead off the Grove, and not until the outcome of the final event of the Meeting was it established that the Grove had won by a mere 2 points.

DETAILED RESULTS

Points from Standards: Grove zoo; Dronfield 196; School House 175; Queen's 162; Manor 159; Temple 155; Rise 144.

SENIOR MILE: I P. V. Zissler (G.), 2 T. B. Ward (T.), 3 D. R. Ballinger (M.), 4 D. R. Waller (G.). Time: 4 mins. 56.1 sec.

INTERMEDIATE MILE: I M. A. Cantrell (T.), 2 J. R. Lund (T.), 3 P. J. G. C. Bleach (G.), 4 A. C. Dunn (M.). Time 5 min. 10.8 sec.

SATURDAY, 25th MARCH

I. SENIOR I00 YARDS T. B. Ward (T.), 2 J. K. Park (D.), 3 J. R. Wood (Q.), 4 M. A. Ground-

water (S.H.). Time: ro.4 sec.

2. JUNIOR I00 YARDS I K. I. P. Heap (D.), 2 J. M. Collinson (Q.), 3 A. Rennie (M.), 4 J. D. Lovell (Q.). Time: 11.9 sec.

3. INTERMEDIATE I00 YARDS I J. A. Pease (D.), 2 K. J. Sargeant (S.H.), 3 M. A. Cantrell (T.), 4 C. J. P. Leake (D.). Time: 10.9 sec.

4. SENIOR HIGH JUMP

R. M. Anderson (T.), 2 J. A. S. Benn (Q.), 3 N. G. A. Morris (D.), 4 J. R. Wood (Q.). Height 5 ft. 4 in.

5. JUNIOR LONG JUMP

P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), 2 J. F. W. Sinden (S.H.), 3 J. T. Morley (S.H.), 4 C. J. Watson (D.), Distance: 15 ft. 44 in.

6. INTERMEDIATE 88o YARDS I M. A. Cantrell (T.), 2 P. J. G. C. Bleach (G.), 3 R. J. S. Martin (D.), 4 J. R. Lund (T.). Time: 2 Min. 16.4 sec.

7. SENIOR 88o YARDS I C. A. Wood (Q.), 2 M. R. Ballinger (M.), 3 P. V. Zissler (G.), 4 D. R. Waller (G.) Time: 2 min. 10.2 sec.

8. SENIOR 220 YARDS T. B. Ward (T.), 2 D. J. Emsley (G.), 3 J. R. Wood (Q.), 4 N. G. A.

Morris (D.). Time: 23.5 sec. New School Record.

9. INTERMEDIATE 220 YARDS

J. A. Pease (D.), 2 A. L. Jervis (S.H.), 3 C. J. P. Leake (D.), 4 D. M. L. Jackson (T.). Time: 24.8 sec.

ro. JUNIOR 220 YARDS I A. Gray (S.H.), 2 P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), 3 A. Rennie (M.), 3 J. M. Collinson (Q.). Time: 26.6 sec.

II. SENIOR LONG JUMP I D. J. Emsley (G.), 2 J. K. Park (D.), 3 P. S. Oglesby (Q.), 4 G. A. W. Stewart (M.). Distance: 18 ft. xi in.

12. INTERMEDIATE HIGH JUMP K. J. Sargeant (S.H.), z L. N. Thomson (Q.), 3 P. H. Blacklock (G.),

4 M. C. Pearson (Q.). Height: 5 ft 2 in.

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13. JUNIOR CRICKET BALL L. R. Hudson (T.), 2 M. E. Bailey (S.H.), 3 D. j. Mitchell (M.), 4 J. M.

Collinson (Q.). Distance: 71 yd. 6 in.

14. INTERMEDIATE 440 YARDS I J. A. Pease (D.), 2 K. J. Sargeant (S.H.), 3 I. D. C. Summers (Q.), 4 M. J. H. Fisher (M.). Time: 57.1 sec.

15. JUNIOR 440 YARDS A. Gray (S.H.), 2 P. R. Haigh-Lumby (G.), 3 C. J. Watson (D.), 4 M. J. S.

Muncer (T.). Time: 61.9 sec.

16. SENIOR 440 YARDS T. B. Ward (T.), 2 M. A. Groundwater (S.H.), 3 C. A. Wood (Q.),

4 W. J. Roebuck (G.). Time: 53.9 sec. New School Record.

17. INTERMEDIATE LONG JUMP I A. L. Jervis (S.H.), 2 I. D. C. Summers (Q.), 3 M. A. Cantrell (T.), 4 C. H. Noble (R.). Distance: 17 ft. 9 in.

18. JUNIOR HIGH JUMP R. J. Hamilton-Williams (T.), 2 A. P. Pollard (G.), 3 I. Robinson (T.),

4 R. J. Wood (G.). Height: 4 ft. 3/ in.

19. JUNIOR RELAY (4 X I TO YARDS) Queen's, 2 School House, 3 Grove, 4 Dronfield. Time: 54.1 sec.

20. INTERMEDIATE RELAY ( I TO X 440 X 220 X I IC YARDS) Temple, 2 Dronfield, 3 Grove, 4 Queen's. Time: t min. 49.5 sec.

21. SENIOR RELAY ( I I 0 X 440 X 220 X I I 0 YARDS) Dronfield, 2 Grove, 3 Queen's, 4 Temple. Time: I min. 46.4 sec.

PRESENTATION OF ATHLETIC SHIELD 1. Grove 253 2. Dronfield 251

{SrcehmooplieHouse 222 3. Equal 222 5. Queen's 2 10 6. Manor 174 7. Rise 145

WINNER OF THE CLIVE LEWIS CUP (Sprints) T. B. Ward.

WINNER OF THE GOFTON CUP (I mile) T. B. Ward.

INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE THE GOODBURN CUP Monday, 13th February

After a short, but comparatively dry, training period, this annual event was held and few surprises were in store. The favourite, P. V. Zissler, who by setting the pace wears his opponents out remorselessly, duly won, but was followed home most creditably by M. A. Cantrell, one of the youngest competitors in the race. What an interesting duel these two could have in a repeat performance next year! In the team event Temple did their level best to dislodge the Grove (now winners for the past 5 years) from their pedestal, but the latter had too many "big guns" and too much

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experience to be diverted from their course. There is evidence, however, on all sides that, given the same determination, will and leadership, Temple's turn must soon come.

RESULT

P. V. Zissler (G.), 2 M. A. Cantrell (T.), 3 D. R. Waller (G.), 4 C. S. M. Dew (G.), 5 P. G. Pace (R.), 6 A. M. Bowie (T.), 7 P. S. Disney (T.), 8 S. Barnes (Q.), 9 D. R. Ballinger (M.), to C. J. A. Smith (Q.), II C. A. Wood (Q.), 12 A. C. Dunn (M.). Time 24 mins. 13.o secs.

HOUSE PLACINGS Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School Temple

House 15 I 9 8 5 20 2

21 3 12 10 30 26 6 23 4 22 II 32 36 7 27 13 25 28 39 40 i6 31 14 33 29 46 44 i8 42 17 35 34 48 47 19 — — — — — _ —

Total 159 52 136 120 200 213 68 — — — — — — —

Place 5th 1st 4th 3rd 6th 7th 2nd

INTER-HOUSE JUNIOR LONG RUN Saturday, 4th March

A rapid transformation of the Ings from extensive flooding made .1 possible to hold this race only one day later than the appointed day in good conditions. Form at this level is invariably unpredictable, although Junior School reputations give some guide, and it is also often an advantage to a boy in his second year. This year the race was undoubtedly won by the longest striding runner, albeit a 1st year boy from our Junior School. Grove won the team event by the narrowest of margins, Temple just failing to give a sustained enough support to their three leading runners.

RESULT 1 R. J. Hamilton-Williams (T.), 2 G. D. Henderson (S.H.), 3 S. R. Bowen (Q.), 4 F. T. Gooder (D.), 5 R. C. Eggleshaw (T.), 6 A. Powell (G.), 7 S. B. Milner (G.), 8 D. J. McCartney (T.), 9 D. J. Mitchell (M.), to J. C. W. Williams (M.), II M. J. Jones (Q.), 12 R. L. Elsy (M). Time: 16 mins. 52.6 secs.

HOUSE PLACINGS Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise School Temple

House

4 6 9 3 16 2 I

15 7 to II 28 14 5 17 79 12 13 40 18 8 27 21 26 23 44 22 20

41 24 29 33 37 45 32 59 25 34 43 54 5o 36 6o 3o 35 46 61 52 37 64 3 1 39 5 1 62 53 38 — — — — — — —

Total 287 163 194 223 352 256 1 77 — — — — — — —

Place 6th 1st 3rd 4th 7th 5th 2nd

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ATHLETICS MATCH v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Thursday, 16th March

Senior Event—Won by 124-80.

Junior Event—Lost by 44-76.

As always our fixture with Bootham provides a welcome relief from the usual round of Standards, but coming this year a week earlier on the calendar than is normal, selection for the team posed something of a problem. This was particularly so for the 'Under 15' team, where there was little previously known form. For all that a very enjoyable meeting was held and, even if we suspected some weaknesses in our Junior team, we would be the first to admit we were outclassed by some of the Bootham performers, particularly in the jumping events.

DETAILED RESULTS

SCORING znd-7 pts., 3rd-5 pts., 4th-3 pts., 5th-2 pts., 6th—x pt. Relay: ist-8 pts.

SENIOR COMPETITION (In order of events)

zzo Yards: I T. B. Ward; 2 D. J. Emsley; 4 J. A. Pease. Time: 26.5 sec. St. Peter's zo, Bootham 8.

High Jump: r R. M. Anderson; 5 N. G. A. Morris; 6 J. A. S. Benn. Height: 5 ft. 3 in. St. Peter's 13, Bootham 15.

Half Mile: 2 C. A. Wood; 5 A. M. Bowie; 6 A. S. Medlycott. Time: 2 min. 11.5 sec. St. Peter's to, Bootham 18.

too Yards: r D. J. Emsley; 2 J. A. Pease; 3 C. J. McFee. Time: 11.2 sec. St. Peter's 22, Bootham 6

44o Yards; t T. B. Ward; z M. A. Groundwater; 4 C. J. A. Smith. Time: 55.o sec. St. Peter's 20, Bootham 8.

Long Jump: 3 D. J. Emsley; 4 J. K. Park; 6 M. A. Groundwater. Distance: 19 ft. 31 in. St. Peter's 9, Bootham 19.

x Mile: x P. V. Zissler; 2 M. A. Cantrell; 3 D. R. Ballinger. Time: 5 mins. 4.5 sec. St. Peter's 22, Bootham 6.

Relay (4 x II() Yards): r St. Peter's; z Bootham. Time: 47.4 sec. St. Peter's 8, Bootham o.

JUNIOR COMPETITION (Under 15 on 1st January)

220 Yards; r A. Gray; 2 A. Rennie; 4 J. M. Collinson. Time: 29.6 sec. St. Peter's 20. Bootham 8.

Long Jump: 4 P. R. Haigh-Lumby; 5 Equal J. M. Collinson and C. J. Watson. Distance: 16 ft oi in. St. Peter's 6, Bootham 22.

too Yards: 3 R. D. MacLeod; 4 A. Rennie; 5 J. M. Collinson. Time: 12.2 sec. St. Peter's 1o, Bootham 18.

High Jump: 3 P. R. Haigh-Lumby; 5 Equal A. Gray and R. D. MacLeod. Height: 5 ft. of in. St. Peter's 8, Bootham 20.

Relay (4 x no Yards): t Bootham; 2 St. Peter's. Time: 53.o sec. St. Peter's o, Bootham 8.

Athletic Colours re-awarded to :- T. B. Ward (Captain of Athletics) and D. J. Emsley.

Athletic Colours awarded to :-R. M. Anderson and P. V. Zissler.

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OXFORD CUP, 1966-67 (Holders : THE GROVE)

The following table gives the points gained up to date:— Points School

Awarded Grove Queen's House Dronfield Manor Rise Temple

Senior Rugger 20 20 - - - - - — Junior Rugger to — — 10 — — — — Senior Cricket... 20 - - - - - - — Junior Cricket ... 10 — — — — — — — Rowing (1st Div.) 20 - - - - - - — Rowing (2nd Div.) to — — — — — — — Athletics, ist ... 20 - 20 - - .- - - Athletics, 2nd ... to to — — — — — — Cross-Country, ist io — to — — — — — Cross-Country, 2nd 5 — — — — — — 5 Swimming, ist to — — — — — — — Swimming, 2nd 5 — — — — — — — Squash ... to — 10 — — — — — Tennis ... to — — — — — — — Shooting (Team) 5 — — 5 — — — Fencing ... ... 5 — — — 5 — — — Junior Long Run, 1st ... 5 — 5 — — — — — Junior Long Run, 2nd 2 - - - - - - 2

3o 45 15 5 0 0 7

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OLD PETERITE NEWS A meeting of the General 'Committee of the Old Peterite Club was

held at the School on the 4th March. The meeting was informed that the first Sheffield dinner would be

held on Friday, 19th May, at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Sheffield. The York Secretary, J. C. M. Rayson, asked for the Committee's views

on the possibility of holding a function in York on the evening of the 0.P. Rugger Match, and it was agreed that this should be tried next December.

The Committee had great pleasure in unanimously electing Mr. Walter Smith an honorary member of the Club, in recognition of his many services to both the Club and the School.

Regrettably the Hon. Treasurer had to inform the Committee once again that a number of members were in arrears with their subscriptions.

It was resolved that the next meeting of the General Committee should be held on Saturday, 9th December, 1967.

COMMEMORATION, 1967 Old Peterites are reminded that the 1967 School Commemoration will

be held on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd 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.

Old Peterites are reminded that the President of the Club will, as is customary at Commemoration, lay a wreath on the Memorial Shrine in the Ante-Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, 22nd July, and it is hoped that O.P.s attending Commemoration will accompany him.

The official programme is circulated with this issue of The Peterite. Please complete the pro forma and return it to the Headmaster's secretary without delay.

Organisers for the O.P. teams for the sporting events, with whom members wishing to take part are asked to communicate as soon as possible, are as follows:— Boat Races—C. R. G. McNeil, Thorganby Lodge, Thorganby, York. Cricket—K. M. Ratcliff, "Fairways", Ratcliffe Lane, Sheepy Magna,

Atherstone, Warwickshire. Fencing—P. A. Morris, Hound House, Warthill, York. Golf—P. J. Middlebrook, "Highfield", Brayton, Selby, Yorkshire. Tennis—B. Jones, 12 Elm Park Vale, Stockton Lane, York.

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER The O.P. Club Annual Dinner will be held at the School on Saturday,

22nd July (price £1). As this will be Mr. Dronfield's last dinner as Headmaster, it is anticipated that the demand for tickets will be greater than usual. The dinner will be held in the School Dining Room, which means that the number able to attend is limited. Consequently, Old Peterites who wish to come to the dinner should apply for tickets as soon as possible.

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BIRTHS

CLARKSON. On 14th Jan., 1967, at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, E.C.1, to Irene and Ian, a son (Fraser Robert).

MATHEWS. On 29th Dec., 1966, to John and Eileen, a son (Dominic Beresford), brother for Maria and Charles.

LAMB. In March, 1967, to the wife of D. A. A. Lamb (Temple 1948-56), a son.

ROBINSON. On 15th March, 1967, to Peggy and Eric, a son, Jeremy Mark, brother for Sarah.

DEATHS

We much regret having to report the deaths of the following Old Peterites:

J. R. ELSON, 24 Wetherby Road, York. (Joined 1955-59, Left 1962). M. H. T. ROY, Pool Cottage, Sudbury, Suffolk. (Joined 1897, Left 1903). L. RIX. Leonard Rix died suddenly on 25th November, 1966. He leaves

a wife and two children, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. (Joined 1924, Left 1928).

MARRIAGES

BUTTRUM—FALCONER. On Oct. 8th, 1966, at All Hallows Church, Mitton, Yorks., A. P. Buttrum, only son of Mr. F. P. Buttrum of Lyndale, Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge, Stockport and the late Mrs. Buttrum, to Sylvia Margaret Falconer, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Falconer of Heath Hill, Bacup, Lancashire.

SCOTT-BRINING—DOUBLE. On Nov. 9th, 1966, at Hockley Church, Essex, Anthony Scott-Brining to Patricia J. Double of London (Temple 1953-9).

ENGAGEMENTS

ROE—WINSCOM. The engagement is announced between John Neville Roe of Stainton, Middlesbrough (Rise 1948-51), and Elisabeth Ann Winscom of Acklam, Middlesbrough.

O.P. NEW MEMBERS

R. M. DEAS, 41 Beechwood Terrace, Sunderland, Co. Durham. Tel. Sunderland 58340. (Joined 1931, Left 1936).

W. SMITH, "Santon", 14 Fairway, Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, York. Tel. York 53350. (Hon. Life Member).

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O.P. NEWS M. B. MARKUS has changed his name to MORAG. Dr. Morag is now

living in Israel. (See Addresses). A. SCOTT-BRINING is now a personnel officer in the Head Office of the

Sun Alliance and London Insurance Group. (See Marriages).

M. S. RAYNER has been a Major for the last two years.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS VETERANS' MATCH, BISLEY 20th JULY, 1967

Would any O.P. who is able to represent the 'School in the above competition please write to Mr. Le Tocq. There are "Veterans' Practices" at 4.30, and the match is at 5.15. As this is also Ashburton Day, school rifles will be available.

Five '0.P.s are needed to make up a team.

O.P. RUGGER MATCH Anyone wishing to play in this match is asked to write to C. W.

Thompson, The Flat, Meed House, North Road, Retford Notts.

O.P. CHANGES OF ADDRESS A. BATTRICK, 127 Church Road, Potters Bar, Herts.

R. D. BECK=, 6 Drummond Crescent, Inverness. Tel. Inverness 32398.

A. P. BORDER, 32 Shelford Road, Singapore.

R. BRYAN, St. Nathanael's Vicarage, 32 Roebuck Road, Crookesmoor, Sheffield, 6.

N. R. BURNETT, Notre Chaumiere, The Crescent, Park Road, Welton, East Yorks.

A. P. BUTTRUM, Ash Cottage, Mellor Road, New Mills, Derbyshire.

I. G. CLARKSON, 4 Woodgrange Court, Hampton Road, Forest Gate, London, E.7.

N. L. COLBECK, P.O. Box 891, Nakuru, Kenya, East Africa.

N. B. CORNER, 2 Green Way, Rossett Green, Harrogate, Yorkshire.

G. N. P. CROMBIE, 4 The Colimbot, Alderney, Channel Islands.

W. D. DODSWORTH, Flat 5, Stanwill House, Botson Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent.

G. McC. DONALDSON, Bodimans, Two Mile Ash, Horsham, Sussex. Tel. Southwater 505.

LIEUT. COMDR. J. M. L. DOOK, R.N., Jesmond, 22 Broadmark Avenue, Rustington, Sussex.

Col. B. J. EASTWOOD, O.B.E., R.C.T., 57 Salisbury Road, Farnborough, Hants. Tel. Farnborough 41942. (Permanent address in U.K.) also: c/o District Bank Ltd., 47 Old Bond Street, London, W.1 (Forwarding address).

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R. A. ELLIOTT, A.C.A., 28 Meadlands, Appletree Village, York.

G. GILDENER, 75 Wigton Road, Oadby, Leicester.

R. K. HALL, Milton Manor Cottage, Milton, Abingdon, Berkshire.

MAJOR D. H. HOLMES, H.Q. Intelligence Centre, Templer Barracks, Ashford, Kent.

P. R. JENNER, 32 Newbegin, Hornsea, East Yorkshire. Tel. Hornsey 2740.

A. J. KING, 37 The Drive, Tynemouth, Northumberland.

D. A. A. LAMB, Ty'r-oen, Heol Fair, Porthcawl, Glam.

T. D. J. LAYFIELD, "Roseberry Topping", 27 Peel Hall Lane, Ashton, Nr. Chester.

D. J. McKENZIE, 137 Scalby Road, Scarborough, Yorkshire.

J. B. MATHEWS, "Sunnybank", 25 Bretby Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

K. A. MOFFATT, 44 Great Coates Road, Grimsby, Lincs.

DR. M. MORAG (M. B. MARKUS), P.O.B. 1025 Beersheba, Israel.

S. OGLEY, 39 Bushfield Road, Albrighton, Nr. Wolverhampton, Staffs. Tel. Albrighton 2500.

SECOND/LT. R. W. OLIVER, Officers' Mess, 14th/20th King's Hussars, B.F.P.O. 16.

M. R. PALLANT, Ashburn, Wheeler's Orchard, Rickmansworth Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks.

C. J. PATTERSON, 86 Belvedere Court, Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, S.W.15.

J. J. RHODES, Manor Fields, Ledsham, South Milford, Leeds.

J. B. ROBINSON, Flat 26, Queen's Close, Harrogate, Yorkshire.

A. SCOTT-BRINING, 1 Woodlands Close, Hockley, Essex. Tel. Hockley 2143.

A. B. SELLERS, Heather Bank, Saltaire Road, Eldwick, Bingley, Yorkshire. Tel. Bingley 3128.

E. SHERIFF, The Store, Stamford Bridge, York.

A. E. SIMPSON, 4 Lingholm Close, Norden Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

C. B. SIMPSON, Panman Green, Panman Lane, Holtby, York. Tel. Dunnington 445.

J. M. SPARHAM, "Allwarms", Kelfield, York.

P. J. TEMPLE, Ground Floor Flat, 2 The Avenue, Clifton, York.

E. G. THOMPSON, 33 Park Lane, Flamstead End, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Herts.

D. S. TOMPKINS, "Belgray", 13 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, 3.

SQD. LDR. D. E. WARREN, R.A.F., 60 Waller Crescent, Campbell, Canberra A.C.T., Australia.

B. J. WATSON, 10 Parkside Close, West Bank, Acomb, York.

J. S. WOOD, 37 Edgerton Grove Road, Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

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THE OXFORD LETTER

Trinity Term is finals term, and this means that on the one hand certain O.P.s are seen in town only rarely; while on the other hand last term was a moderations/preliminary exams term, and O.P.s engaged in the latter now seem to suffer from over-exposure in and about Oxford—a welcome relaxation from the imminence of important work. This is certainly the term in which it is easiest to let work fall behind, and distractions abound to such an extent that one will almost be glad of the approach of autumn.

R. Scaife is now President of the O.U. Canoe and Kayak Club and is frequently seen streaking down the Cherwell in various craft; N. J. Hancock has been appointed secretary of the University Overseas Expedition Group —all donations, new sponsors, etc., he says, are welcome; M. Senior stroked Exeter's 1st Torpid last term, but unfortunately they went down two bumps; A. V. A. Dickie is now sporting a trendy cape; J. R. W. Thirlwell is Secretary of the O.U. Opera Club and is on the Executive Committee for next year's Oxford Festival—he also played sporadically for the Occasionals Hockey Team; C. P. Spencer continues to do research on the ambitions of adolescents; A. M. Headlam, recently arrived from Edinburgh, and J. F. Williams have just completed the teaching practice term of the Diploma in Education; R. J. Hawkins is seen occasionally, believed to be engaged in philosopical affairs; I. R. Gibson rowed in Queen's 2nd Torpid last term, which over four days went up two bumps and down two bumps; 0. G. Hodgson occasionally plays the expensive new organ in Queen's College; D. R. Gow is back in Oxford this year after spending last year on the Continent in connection with his Modern Languages Course; others still up here include C. J. Mersay, I. L. Holmes, P. L. Holmes, G. M. Watson.

P. C. N Brown is coming to Merton College next term to take the Diploma in Education.

We hope to organise an O.P. Dinner next term.

23rd April, 1967 Dear Sir,

I promised myself that, when next sent abroad by Lloyd's of London, I would take the trouble to write to you for The Peterite (I was at St. Peter's from 1940 to 1945).

Two years ago I was sent to inspect Lloyd's Agencies in East, Central and North Africa. Last year to Central America and Ecuador. And this year I started at Boston, Mass., and then went on to Portland (Maine), Baltimore, Norfolk, Buffalo, Toronto, Cleveland, 'Cincinnati, Bobile, San Francisco, Portland (Oregon), Seattle and now here, Vancouver. From here I go to Calgary and Montreal and then home. Away from England from 1st March to 5th May.

From what I've seen, the U.S.A. and Canada are fabulous countries, and the people friendly and hospitable. The city with the mostest is, I think, San Francisco, where the reality is even better than the usually-glamorised travel films. The cable cars, with clanging bells, making their way up the ridiculously-steep inclines, with, in the background, the

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deep-blue water of the bay. And Chinatown, like a miniature China, which I suppose it is, and Fisherman's Walk with vendors at their stalls, selling exotic wares from the Hawaiian Islands, multi-coloured sea shells, starfish shells, native grass skirts, etc. A trip round the bay, under the Bay Bridge, the longest in the world and past the famous, or should it be infamous, Alcatraz, recently closed as a prison, and from where no-one was ever successful in escaping. Many tried, and all save one were swept out to sea and drowned. The one was lucky to be dragged out alive, exhausted, at the entrance to the harbour, completely naked (the strong currents had stripped him of all his clothing), literally blue with cold and in no fit state to put up any effective resistance. Under the Golden Gate and, on turning round, a fantastic view of San Francisco, with its amazing skyline.

I am, as you know, married and we now live at Orpington, Kent, with a family of four boys, ages 14, 13 and 10 and, wait for it three months. I send greetings to all who may remember me.

Yours sincerely,

Peter C. Brindley.

N. J. Hancock writes that he is organising an Expedition this summer, from 20th August, for 7 weeks, to sit on a volcano on the Methana Peninsula, Greece, and bring half of it (the volcano) back in a Land-Rover. He says that despite the holiday sound of the project, his expedition will be living in a lava-strewn desert area. He has had some industrial help (e.g. 2,400 tea-bags), but would be grateful for more (not more tea-bags)! He therefore takes this opportunity of appealing to all O.P.s etc., who may be able to help him with gifts of tin hats (in view of current politics), other equipment, food, or of course money, to contact him at St. John's College, Oxford. All contributions will be gratefully received and there is an added bonus : a free copy of the expedition report to the donor.

Gerald Hattee is in his third year at Keble, reading history—with Schools just around the corner. At one stage he was enmeshed in Tory activities, but has since resigned even from the Blue Ribbon Club! In 1965 he presided over the entry of ladies to the Dinner of Oxford's oldest history society—over a year before the Royal Academy pursued a similar revolutionary step. He has been Treasurer of the University's Education Society and held office in the Archaelogical Society. At present he divides his time among his rigs (where Oscar Wilde, Compton Mackenzie and Ronald Knox lived as undergraduates), Rhodes House (the last vestige of the British Empire) and Keble (the last refuge of Oxford rowing).

NOTES The following crested neckwear is available:-

All-silk crested ties 17s. 6d. each plus postage 5d. Terylene crested ties 12s. 6d. each plus postage 5d. All-silk bow ties 1 1 s. 9d. each plus postage 5d. All-silk batswings 19s. 6d. each plus postage 5d. All-silk squares 60s. Od. each post free. All-silk cravats 34s. Od. each post free.

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