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THE PETERITE
FEBRUARY, 1970
Vol. LXI
No. 382
EDITORIAL
John Bunyan's pilgrims were shown, in the Interpreter's House, "a
man that could look no way but downwards, with a muck-rake in his
hand," and the man could not see the crown offered to him because he
did not look up.
"Where there's muck there's money" is well-known to us, and there
can have been few decades that have borne this out more fully than
the decade of the sixties now passed. Obscene books, obscene films,
obscene "plays" have certainly brought in the money for their unremembered authors, producers and actors. Memoirs of prostitutes and
criminals have brought easy wealth; a drug offence has become almost
essential publicity for some. Decent discretion is now labelled hypocrisy,
and skeletons that used to be in cupboards are now expected to be
proudly displayed. Writers of "plays" have turned a quick penny by
shooting little arrows at long-accepted heroes; the writers' names are
soon forgotten, but those at whom they have shot have had an awkward
habit of standing secure, unsullied: Havelock, Nightingale, Churchill,
Nelson.
Not to be out-done, some churchmen have jumped on the wagon. At
first it was to help prove the literary merit of "Lady Chatterley's Lover".
Then a new "humanism" became the vogue, and a clerical collar became
the badge of the avant-garde, provided its wearer was disproving the
divinity of Christ, or "rationalising" the faith by which he is presumed to
live.
The man with the muck-rake certainly had his head well down. But
as the decade wore on: as man's mastery of nature was steadily making
him the slave of technology, and as the most agonising dilemma of the
century was rending Vietnam and bewildering world opinion, man
reached out for the stars. It seemed there was nothing he could not do
with rocketry and computers. It seemed almost superfluous that the two
great nations who were searching space should need to train a very
special type of man; he needed qualities that were elusive because they
were innate, and science could not provide them: high intelligence,
physical excellence and courage.
As for the achievement in space—it was all done by science; or nearly
all. When one of the special men was rounding the Moon, he read to the
listening Earth words familiar in almost every part of it: "In the begin." Some humanists found it naive or even arrogant to read
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CONTENTS
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Editorial
School Notes ...
Valete
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Salve
Chapel Notes ...
Choir ...
Orchestra
Choral Society
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School Play
Four Short Plays About Old Age
Debating Society
Modern Languages Society
Russian Society
History Society
Senior Science Society
Junior Science Society
Theological Society ...
Music Society ...
Photographic Society
The Arts Society
Young Farmers' Club Notes
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Motor Enthusiasts' Club
Gramophone Society ...
Ornithological Group, 1969 ...
Walking Group
Data Processing Group
Radio 5
I.C.A. Business Game
British Ship Adoption Society
House Notes ...
C.C.F. Notes ...
Scouts ...
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
Winter Sports Holiday
Peterites Abroad
Rugby, 1969
Shooting
Squash
Fencing
Options
The Oxford Cup, 1969-70
Cricket Fixtures, 1970
Old Peterite News ...
English Public Schools' Association of Victoria
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the scriptures of western religions. Would it have been more acceptable
if he had read: "He causeth the night to enter in upon the day, and the
day to enter in upon the night, and He hath given laws to the Sun and
to the Moon"? He would have been reading from the Koran.
Then at the high point of the decade, one of the excellent men was
ready to walk on the Moon. No computers now; just hands and feet for
motive power, and one of man's basic inventions, a ladder! Before
going to the ladder, the man asked for radio silence, and it was not
known until later why he asked for it. He had taken with him to the
next planet Sacraments previously blessed by his minister on Earth, and
he wished to make his Communion before he stepped out into history.
"What a piece of work is Man!" wrote one of us who achieved
unequalled fame without giving offence, and Who made his money without a muck-rake.
SCHOOL NOTES
Congratulations to the following on their successes in the recent
examinations for entrance to Oxford and Cambridge: —
AWARDS
M. J. Black, Open Exhibition in Mathematics, Worcester College,
Oxford; R. J. Brockbank, Open Exhibition in Engineering, St. John's
College, Cambridge; T. M. Day, Paddy Organ Scholarship, St. John's
College, Oxford.
PLACES
A. S. Bowie, Emmanuel College, Cambridge (Modern Languages);
R. M. Cooper, Clare College, Cambridge (Natural Sciences); J. Fender,
Brasenose College, Oxford (Mathematics); D. F. Harding, St. Peter's
College, Oxford (English); J. R. Lund, Balliol College, Oxford (Classics);
D. Pollard, Christ's College, Cambridge (Mathematics); J. R. Williamson,
Emmanuel College, Cambridge (History); S. P. Withers, Trinity College,
Cambridge (Engineering).
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A remarkable lecture on the "Great Abbai Expedition" was given by
Captain J. R. Chapman, M.B.E., on September 18th.
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The Royal Navy Presentation Team arrived by helicopter on September 23rd, and gave a most polished and concise presentation of the
work of the modern Navy, and all were delighted with the display by
the helicopter over the cricket field.
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Captain R. Baker gave a talk on the Merchant Navy on September
29th.
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On October 18th and 19th several Headmasters and representatives of
preparatory schools attended a conference in the School.
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The week-end visit by Father Humphrey Whistler, of the Community
of the Resurrection, from October 25th to 27th, gave many boys an
opportunity to meet and talk to him either informally in Houses, or by
private arrangement.
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The play, "Six Men of Dorset", by Miles Malleson, was presented
on October 29th, 30th and 31st. A review of this performance is found
later in this issue.
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On November 1st a Coffee Party was held for parents of IVth Form
boys to meet the masters, and the half term holiday began after this,
lasting until November 9th.
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John Lazarus, George Walker and Jenny Walker gave a scintillating
concert on November 29th.
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On December 11th, four short plays were presented by masters and
boys. A review is found later.
On December 13th a concert was given by the School Choral Society
in conjunction with Queen Anne's School.
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A group of Manor Senior Middles collected money for Shelter by
carol singing locally, and this would seem to be an activity that could be
extended.
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The departure of the Rev. M. H. Burden, M.A., Chaplain of St.
Olave's, will be felt in St. Peter's where his forthright views, sometimes
controversial, were appreciated. We wish him well in his new appointment at Beverley, and thank him for his contribution to life in St. Peter's.
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Term ends on Monday, March 23rd, and the Summer term will be
from Friday, April 24th to Monday, July 13th.
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The next issue of The Peterite will be in October, 1970, and it is likely
that there will in future be two editions in each year.
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The recent History of St. Peter's School, by F. J. Wiseman, with thirtyseven illustrations, has been published at two guineas.
VALETE
CHRISTMAS, 1969
DRONFIELD
R. J. Brockbank, School Monitor, Head of House, Cambridge Exhibitioner;
M. P. Dobson; R. S. A. Valentine.
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MANOR
A. P. Andrews, House Monitor; R. M. Cooper, House Monitor; P. W. Dacey,
School Monitor.
QUEEN'S
P. R. Bailey, Rugger 1st XV Colours; M. J. Black, House Monitor, Oxford
Exhibitioner; J. Fender, House Monitor; P. M. Wright, House Monitor.
S. P. Withers.
RISE
SCHOOL HOUSE
A. Gray, 1st XV Colours; J. R. Williamson, Head of School.
TEMPLE
J. R. Blacker; J. R. Lund, School Monitor, Head of House; M. J. Winterbottom.
SALVE
JANUARY, 1970
GROVE
R. Turton.
CHAPEL NOTES
A memorial service for Mr. K. H. Rhodes was held on September
13th, when Mr. J. Dronfield gave a moving address to a packed chapel.
Also a School Memorial Service was held, at which the Headmaster gave
the address.
The Young Farmers again organised the Harvest Thanksgiving
Service, F. T. Gooder leading the proceedings. The Chapel was 'alive
with food gifts from boys, parents and masters for the old people of
York.
To ease the timetables this term, the Senior School and Junior School
alternated weekly between Chapel and Hall for morning services. In Hall,
the weekly themes were, "Community or Chaos" and "The Christian
Mission Today", by the Chaplain; •the Second and Eighth Commandments
by Mr. Exham, R. Ashburn and M. Bailey; "The Individual" by the
Headmaster and Mr. Oxley; Mr. Cummin also conducted a week of
Services based on Bible readings with the theme of Man's relationship to
God.
Visiting preachers this term were Mr. G. L. Willatt, Headmaster of
Pocklington, and Father Humphrey Whistler, who visited the School from
the Community of The Resurrection at Mirfield. He impressed many
people by his deep, traditional faith.
Canon Cant preached at a Sixth Form service, and the following
week, the Middle School service was centred on the hymns and poems of
George Herbert. Voluntary choirs helped most ably at these two services.
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The Rise and Queen's each presented a week of services in the Chapel.
The Rise considered Cliff Richard's beliefs, and Queen's theme was "The
Sermon on the Mount".
The Carol Service, held on Sunday, December 14th, took the traditional form of carols and lessons.
The Chapel Committee met twice this term, and decided to hold a
special collection in December for the North African Flood Relief. It
was also decided to hold similar special collections next term, mainly to
give more aim and purpose to chapel collections.
D.P.
CHOIR
In September, R. F. Hornby was appointed Choir Librarian, and new
members of the Choir were: J. J. Beadle, J. P. H. Harrison, H. N. Joslin,
C. E. S. Monro (Trebles) and P. G. Wood (Bass) who descended from the
Organ Loft having finished a long term as Organ Boy only to be reelevated in the increased status of Organ Scholar. The position of Organ
Scholar is now an official School appointment. G. A. R. Warnock is the
new Organ Boy. The Choir has vacancies for good singers in all sections.
An interesting feature of the term's work was a visit to Poppleton Church
to give a recital of anthems in aid of the Church Fund. Some of the
anthems were accompanied on a reed organ whose wheezes were difficult
to control. The programme was: —
Cantate Domino (Pitoni); Thou visitest the earth (Greene); 0 taste
and see (Vaughan Williams); Voluntary in E (Walond); The little road to
Bethlehem (Head); Sanctus (Byrd); Were you there (Spiritual); Magnificat
(Stanford); Air and Gavotte (Wesley); Non Nobis (Quilter).
K.R.P.
ORCHESTRA
We welcome to the Orchestra this term A. R. 0. Heddle (trumpet),
J. J. Beadle (clarinet), S. D. Lloyd-Jones ('cello) and N. P. Moxon
(timpani).
This term, we have taken on the new job of occompanying the hymns
once or twice during each week of morning services in Hall.
On Monday evenings, we have tried a variety of pieces, none of great
difficulty, but unfortunately only two of these could be fitted into the
Concert. Other music we have played includes Jerusalem, parts of
Handel's Water Music, an arrangement of a Mozart piano duet and
Mendelssohn's Dance of the Clowns.
Our Orchestra is small at the moment, as a number of good players
left last year, but the survivors can look forward to a more extensive
Orchestra next year, when many good instrumentalists with orchestral
experience from the Junior School will be joining us.
M.J.B.
Any Old Peterite who has an orchestral instrument and would like to
play regularly with the Orchestra will be welcome at our rehearsals, 6.20
—7.20 on Mondays in Hall.
K.R.P.
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CHORAL SOCIETY
This year our Choral Society joined with Queen Anne's Choral Society
to perform Part I of Handel's Messiah in Chapel at an end of term
concert. Practices were held in the Memorial Hall at 4.0 p.m. on Thursdays and, once the initial shyness had been overcome, we got down to
some enthusiastic singing. At first there were not as many men (i.e.
tenors and basses) as we would have wished for, but later, with the help
of a few masters, a satisfactory balance was obtained. Next term Stanford's "Songs of the Fleet" will be sung and new members will be
welcomed for what promises to be both interesting work and a very
enjoyable get-together.
R.M.C.
SCHOOL PLAY
SIX MEN OF DORSET
CAST
George Loveless
Betsy Loveless, his wife
Jinnie
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their children
Little Georgie
James Loveless
Thomas Stanfield
John Stanfield
James Brine
James Hammett
Bob Dominy, a poacher
A: N. LAWRENCE
G. A. R. WARNOCK
P. A. Sam
N. D. BRISCOE
N. GRAY
R. J. CARSON
P. R. STANSFIELD
M. H. DRUCQUER
C. J. BROWN
"R. C. SPENCE
A. G. B.
Susan Morris
Edward Legg, the informer
The Squire
Dr. Warren
Farmer Bryant
Farmer Case
Farmer Duffet
William Cobb
Harry Brown
Mr. Frampton
Mr. Wollaston
Constable Brine
Judge Baron Williams
Mr. Gambier
Mr. Butt
Clerk of the Court
PERKS
S. D. JEFFREY
J. T. MORLEY
M. G. V. STEPHENSON
J. FENDER
R. ASHBURN
J. D. HARRISON
M. G. B. HEPWORTH
T. J. YOUNG
M. W. BAINBRIDGE
S. J. PARKER
R. H. H000soN
F. T. GOODER
R. F. HORNBY
G. HODGSON
R. T. S. YOUNG
G. A. HUNT
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Mrs. Wetham
B. C.
Robert Owen
Thomas Wakley, M.P.
MACARTNEY
M. E. BAILEY
E. R. WALKER
The Rev. Dr. Wade, D.D.
Pocock
Master of the Convict Settlement
R. ASHBURN
P. H. RIVERS
J. R. WILLIAMSON
The Overseer
J. D. HARRISON
I. A. GILL
R. D. MACLEOD
J J C. D. MCAINSH
t S. ROBINSON
J G. A. REED
R. A. Scow
M. R. MCMAHON
Three Convicts
Other Convicts
Members of the Public
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Producer: MR. P. M. NIXON
Stage Manager: S. W. St.J. Oliver
Set Designed by Mr. J. C. Brown, Mr. J. Gaastra and Mr. J. Maw
Set Constructed by S. W. St.J. Oliver, S. R. Bell and D. C. Smith
Advised and Assisted by Mr. R. Hawkins
Set Painted by
J. M. Pearson, D. C. Smith, S. R. Bell, P. Beddoes and A. G. Sherriff
Lighting by G. S. Clarkson, D. C. Fatheringham and R. F. Hamby
Advised by Mr. R. H. Hubbard and P. Holmes
Properties: Mr. P. G. Feek and C. G. Robertshaw
Make-up:
Mrs. R. C. T. Hall, Mr. P. D. R. Gardiner, Mr. D. K. Exham, J. A. G.
Craven, J. Whittle, J. C. P. N. Lightowler and M. S. Bidgood
Costumes Arranged by Mrs. P. M. Nixon
Wardrobe Master: F. T. Gooder
Wardrobe Assistant: J. D. Willis
Dressers: Mrs. P. M. Nixon and Mrs. K. G. Coulthard
Prompter: C. W. Kidd
Scene Shifters: T. H. Stead, G. E. Park, A. P. Pollard and N. C. Foley
Curtain: R. J. Dunk
Publicity and Programme: Mr. R. T. Pullin and J. A. G. Craven
"SIX MEN OF DORSET"
The action takes place in the early 1830's.
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Scene 1. A room in George Loveless's cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset.
Scene 2. A few days later. The same room.
Scene 3. A few days later. A room at Dr. Warren's Parsonage.
Scene 4. Two years later. The room in George Loveless's cottage.
Scene 1. The cottage.
Scene 2. The Parsonage.
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10 minute Interval
Scene 1.
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The Court House, Dorchester.
Brief Interval
Scene 2. The cottage.
Scene 3. The campaign office in the Tottenham Court Road, London.
Scene 4. A convict settlement in Van Diemen's Land.
The year is 1834. In the industrial North, children, little more than
babies, labour from five in the morning until ten at night for 3/71d. a
week. Their parents, fearful of losing their own jobs if the whole family
does not present itself for work each morning, fretfully pummel the
children into exhausted wakefulness, rush them through their no-breakfast, and half drag, half carry them to the factory, the mill, or the mine.
Captains of industry make huge fortunes while those they employ live—
and die—amid crushing poverty.
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In the country, conditions are scarcely better, and the law is barbaric.
In Hamphire a farmhand is hanged for "stealing" an anonymous,
scrawny, stray sheep to feed his starving family of seven. In London a
boy of ten is executed for taking two coins whose combined value is
fourpence—a piece of arithmetic he could not begin to cope with. In the
Dorsetshire village of Tolpuddle, George Loveless, a farmworker, and his
friends suffer the shameful symmetry of the seven day, seven shilling
week. Today, less than 140 years later, let those who think that the
Union's have become too strong and the law too weak ponder these
obscenities.
"Six Men of Dorset" tells the story of the Tolpuddle martyrs, six
farm labourers who were sentenced to transportation at Dorchester
Assizes in 1834 for their part in forming an early trade union which was
more akin to a mutual friendly society in times of need. Though originally written for the stage, the play is best known as a radio drama: it
certainly presents problems in the way of movement, grouping, and stage
business, demanding a high degree of imagination and inventiveness on
the part of the producer. It is scarcely surprising then, that in the
production there were a few moments when one could have wished for
more movement, when the action became rather static and the words a
debate.
Wisely, Mr. Nixon had decided that in the relatively short time at his
disposal—barely seven weeks—his priorities must be clear, firm delivery
of lines and sensitive feeling for character. In both •these aims he
succeeded admirably, and the result was a production greatly enjoyed by
audience and cast alike.
Outstanding in a cast of over 40 was A. N. Lawrence as George
Loveless. This was a remarkably assured performance, always commanding and frequently very moving in its portrayal of integrity, quiet
conviction, and inner strength. R. T. S. Young delivered a powerful and
impassioned plea as Counsel for the Defence, and G. A. R. Warnock
gave a sensitive performance in the difficult role of Betsy, Loveless's wife.
There is much to be said in favour of a boy playing the female lead, but
lines such as, "I couldn't live without you Betsy," delivered with the
length of a massive looking "oak" refectory table separating the lovers
are not likely to convince and might be better omitted!
Memorable cameos were presented by B. C. Macartney as the formidably self-important Mrs. Wetham, and by P. H. Rivers as a whining and
defeated transportee.
Impressive sets ranged from the Lovelesses' simple cottage and the
more sumptuous Parson's house, to the court of the Dorchester Assize
and the convict settlement on Van Diemen's land. A hard-working and
efficient stage crew coped manfully with no less than ten scene changes
and the wardrobe department achieved some pleasing effects especially
in the trial scene and in the colourful cravats of the London gentlemen.
Coincidentally, the play was performed during a week when the
National Union of Agricultural Workers was pressing for a minimum
wage of £16 and a 40-hour week. At a time when the National Average
Wage for a manual worker is £24 a week, the farmworker receives a
minimum of £12 for a 44-hour week. They were offered a minimum of
£13 and a 43-hour week: perhaps things have not changed so much,
after all.
D.S.O.
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FOUR SHORT PLAYS ABOUT OLD AGE
DECEMBER 11th/ 12th
THE PEDAGOGUE
The Pedagogue
by
JAMES SAUNDERS
DAVID EXHAM
SWAN SONG—by
Mr. Svetlovidov, an old actor
Nikita, the prompter
ANTON CHEKHOV
LAST TO GO—by
The Old Man
Barman
TIMOTHY MORLEY
RICHARD HAMILTON-WILLIAMS
HAROLD PINTER
PURGATORY—by W. B.
Old Man
Boy
Figures in the window
PETER GARDINER
DAVID OXLEY
YEATS
JULIAN LES
NEIL BOWEN
t LESLEY CLARKSON
STEPHEN PARKER
Set for "Purgatory" designed by John Gaastra and executed by
Trenholm Fisher
Costumes: Mrs. Coulthard
Make-up: Mrs. Hall
Lighting: Garry Clarkson
Sound: David Fotheringham
Props: David Schofield and Christopher Clark
Production: Peter Gardiner
The four plays had a unifying theme which gave cohesion and interest
to them. But they were very different in tempo and philosophy, ranging
from the explosive and important rage of an elderly schoolmaster trotting
out the half remembered salvage of an Oxford Greats' Course, the
oriental resignation of a third rate Russian actor, the banal and pitiful
comments of a newsvendor, to the majestic poetry of Yeats, seeking to
reflect some Aeschylean splendour in the problem which he posed. All
four were magnificently acted. The schoolmaster was easily recognisable,
all too easily, I fear, by one of the same species, as a real person intent
on the matter in hand within the four walls of his classroom, supremely
oblivious of anything else. A good schoolmaster, and deliciously portrayed. Chekhov's actor demonstrated every range of emotion from pathos
to comedy without exaggeration and had a splendid foil in the prompter.
The part was acted perhaps better than Svetlovidov himself could have
done it. The Last to Go was the shortest of the four. I had wished it
were longer; not a chance was missed; the characters lived and echoed
many a similar scene I have witnessed under dripping railway arches in
Bermondsey. The evening's drama was brought to a memorable climax
by Yeats's Purgatory. The old man delivered his part with beautiful
elocution. It was a pleasure to allow the music of his voice to lead the
imagination to contemplate the eternal problems of evil and its consequences, and to gaze on the simple but dignified set which framed his
words.
It was a splendid evening's entertainment, and I for one was glad
not to have missed it, 'flu or no 'flu.
Q.H.D.
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DEBATING SOCIETY
The Society was disbanded at the end of the Easter term when the
standard of debating was lowered to such a level that it was impossible
to carry on. But fortunately a new society has arisen and debating in
the School is now firmly back on its feet. Under the able guidance of
Mr. D. K. Exham an emergency committee was set up which re-constituted the Society. This committee was replaced by a permanent sixman committee which was elected at the end of the third meeting of
term.
The most striking and successful change that has been made is the
break-away from the formal type of debate. Of the four meetings this
term, three were discussions and only one was a formal debate. Better
attendances and improved debating showed this to be a wise move. The
discussions that have been held have been about the schools system,
politics and theology. The standard of debating was high; personal
grouses were not aired excessively and the topic of discussion frequently
changed. We only hope this improvement continues in the future. The
last meeting of the term was a formal debate. Messrs. M. G. B. Hepworth and R. J. Hamilton-Williams proposed that "This house would
like to see an end to Britain's special relationship with the U.S.A." The
proposers were successfully opposed by Messrs. J. Fender and S. Robinson, the motion being defeated by 24 votes to 7 with 9 abstentions.
Outside the School we have had three very enjoyable and profitable
discussions with Queen Anne's, the topics varying from religion to leisure
and the cost of the Apollo moon project. We hope to arrange more
external debates next term as they certainly add more colour to our
debating activities.
Finally I should like to thank R. J. Brockbank, who has been President
of the Society this term but is unfortunately leaving after only one term
in office. He has run affairs extremely efficiently over such a crucial
period and we are grateful to him for this. We all hope he continues
to uphold his debating prowess at Cambridge. D. H. A. Broom will
take over the presidency next term in his place.
J.C.W.W.
MODERN LANGUAGES SOCIETY
There were three meetings this term organised by the newly-formed
committee. The film "Mille Miglia" was shown, this attracting many
Motor Enthusiasts as well as linguists. A trip to a lecture on Camus
was organised, and this was attended by members of the Middle and
Upper VIth, who benefited much by listening to this lecture, which was in
French. After half-term Mr. Depledge gave a most informative talk on
"Germany since the rise of Hitler", answering many difficult questions
from a large and enthusiastic audience. A meeting with the Mount was
postponed until the Easter Term, and the Society finished its activities
with the French Reading Competition, which was poorly supported, there
being few entrants for the Lower School prize, and none for the Senior.
The Society wishes to thank Mr. Hirst for his invaluable help in arranging the meetings.
P.M.W.
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RUSSIAN SOCIETY
Membership this term was low compared with previous terms but the
two meetings that were held were well supported by members. The first
meeting was held jointly with the History Society and York University
History Society, on Friday, November 21st at the University. Professor
Hugh Seton-Watson of London University gave a lecture on Eastern
Europe in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He dealt mainly with
Eastern European and Slavonic peoples and included something of the
growth and development of their languages. He also dealt with
Nationalism and its consequences on the intellectual thought of the times.
The second meeting was an informal one on the Russian trip, when
many slides were shown of various aspects of the trip. The slides were
mainly of the regions visited, Berlin, Moscow, Samarkand, Bukhara,
Leningrad, Helsinki and Copenhagen. They were enlarged upon by
individual members of the trip and they described their own feelings, as
well as their impressions of the people, their habits and their history.
M.G.V.S.
HISTORY SOCIETY
There were three meetings of the Society during the term. The first
was a combined open meeting with the Junior School, when the
film "Culloden" was shown. This was a B.B.C. documentary film about
the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland in 1745-6. The second meeting was an
outing to Rievaulx Abbey and Helmsley Castle. This was enjoyed by
all who went.
At the final meeting of the term, Mr. Ruffhead of St. John's College,
York, spoke on "Society In Early Victorian England", an interesting and
wide ranging lecture backed up by much personal research into the
social habits of our not too distant ancestors. We are grateful to him.
A.C.W.C.
SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY
The combined societies of St. Peter's and Queen Margaret's held four
meetings during the Christmas term.
At the first meeting, Dr. Garrett of York University spoke on the
"Moral Problems in Science". He discussed the "pros and cons" of such
problems as Nuclear Fission and Enforced Birth Control. This proved
to be a very lively and interesting meeting.
The second meeting was on "Micro electronics", and Mr. Naylor from
Bradford University gave a talk and demonstration on the subject. Unfortunately the non-scientist members found the talk to be too advanced
and hence did not enjoy the meeting.
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On the other hand the third meeting was greatly enjoyed by all, and
this was shown in the number of questions put to Dr. Taylor from the
Leeds School of Medicine, who had talked on "Transplants". The fourth
meeting was held at Queen Margaret's School, Escrick, and three talks
were given by members of the Society. One on the "Honey Bee" by
Diana Hunter and Lorraine Phillip, one on "The Elements in Nature"
by Graham Yule and one on "Radio Astronomy" by Nigel Clayburn;
all three reflected the large amount of work Put into them.
Unfortunately no visit was held this term, but we hope to organise one
in the Easter term and one in the Summer term.
G.S.Y.
JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY
The Society had its usual quota of meetings during the term, all well
attended. Unfortunately, two of the speakers who had offered to talk
to the Society were unable to come due to unforeseen circumstances,
but we were fortunate in being able to put on alternative programmes of
scientific films Among the more interesting ones were: —
"Himalayan Tapestry" which showed the various ways in which
Indian families fashioned woodpulp and metalware into saleable articles,
and
"The Living Pattern" which dealt with the wild life of the British Isles
and how man's growth has influenced it.
It is hoped that the two speakers who were unable to give their talks
will be able to visit us during the coming term.
J.S.C.
THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
We held three meetings this term, starting on October 24th with a
talk by Father Humphrey Whistler, from the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield on "The Meaning of the Resurrection", followed by
some interesting questions.
Then on November 19th, Mr. Burden gave us a lively talk, illustrated
with slides, on the School Minitrek Expedition, overland to Turkey and
Greece, "In the Steps of S. Paul".
Finally, on December 3rd, C. P. G. Booth, J. Fender, S. Foster, R. J.
Hamilton-Williams, D. Pollard, E. R. Walker and P. G. Wood, each spoke
briefly on "What I Believe, and Why", then the Society discussed their
beliefs. This was a very successful evening, and although there was not
a large attendance at any of the meetings, we found that they were just
as enjoyable and interesting with only a moderate number of interested
members present.
M.J.B.
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MUSIC SOCIETY
The first meeting was held on Saturday, October 4th and took the
form of a lecture given by Mr. Pemberton about the organ. Several
pipes were exhibited, and P. G. Wood gave brief demonstrations on the
organ to illustrate the stops Mr. Pemberton was talking about. Mr.
Pemberton ended the talk by playing Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
by J. S. Bach.
The second meeting held on Saturday, November 29th took the form
of a concert in the Memorial Hall. It was given by John Lazarus,
George Walker and Jenny Walker. The programme consisted of
Mozart's Sonata in F Major for Piano Duet, played by Mr. Lazarus and
Mr. Walker. Mr. Lazarus then played Liszt's Petrarch Sonnet No. 104
from Years of Pilgrimage. Mr. Walker then accompanied Jenny Walker
in a performance of Schumann's Three Fantasy Pieces for clarinet and
piano. After an interval the concert carried on with Ravel's Mother
Goose Suite for piano duet, and Poulenc's Sonata for clarinet and piano.
It was good to see such a large audience for this enjoyable concert.
P.O.W.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Society had an encouraging Christmas term. With a large membership, several meetings were held, including a film meeting, a slide
show, and two lecture-demonstrations on flash photography and developing films. It is hoped to continue successfully through the year an
interesting and varied programme of meetings, and also to make more use
of dark-room facilities. With good support the Society has a hopeful
future.
J.D.H.
THE ARTS SOCIETY
This Society was formed at the beginning of term with T. Fisher
appointed President, J. C. Goodrick, Secretary, and C. J. Les, Treasurer.
The first meeting of the term was a talk by Dr. Newton from York
University about the stained glass in York Minster's East Window, about
its history, about the men who painted the glass, both in its innovation
and restoration; and with illustrations he told us about the exceptional
detail of this medieval decoration.
The second meeting was a trip to York Art Gallery to see four films,
Richard Hamilton, Jasper Johns and Lichenstein in London, which made
a very good cross-section of the contemporary art around us in this day
and age. I say four films, for there was also a very amusing four minute
comic strip about a critic giving his views on Pop Art in a very down
to earth manner.
I was very glad of the response for membership to the Society and
hope to provide meetings just as successful next term.
T.F.
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YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB NOTES
The Club first met together on a Monday at the beginning of term
to decide upon a new committee for the coming year. The following
were elected: F. T. Gooder, Chairman; D. P. Rounthwaite, Club
Secretary; A. H. W. Cooper, Vice-Chairman and Minutes Secretary; P.
R. Gooder, Treasurer; Atkinson and Thornton as committee members.
Our first meeting was addressed by Mr. C. Foster of Buttercrumbe
who gave a short introduction and then a film, lasting an hour, which he
had made himself, on the subject of "potatoes throughout the year". He
gave a running commentary and answered many questions.
The Club again this year assisted in the School Harvest Thanksgiving
Service, on October 5th. We were joined by Mr. B. Thomas, Chairman
of The Advisory Committee, who read one of the lessons. Six members
and the Club Leader actively participated, the Service being written
beforehand by members. I would like to thank the parents and farmers
who, in one form or another, provided produce with which •to decorate
the Chapel.
On October 23rd, Mr. Wilson, a member of the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Accidents, came to give a talk on "Farm Safety". He
brought along the latest ROSPA film on "Tractor Safety", and answered
many questions, giving us a most interesting meeting.
During one evening, November 13th, the Club went on a visit to
Askham Bryan College of Agriculture where Mr. Thomas showed us
round first the pig department, then the machinery shops and finally the
beef and dairy units.
At 5-45 p.m. on November 20th, the Advisory Committee met again to
advise us on speakers for the Easter Term. We all enjoyed a fruitful
meeting, and a very good meal afterwards.
Finally, on December 7th, the Club went on a combined farm visit,
first to Marwood Bros' Farm at North Grimston, Malton, where we were
shown cattle fed mainly on barley in their various stages. We also looked
at some bullocks they were preparing for showing in which they have
been very successful. The second part of the visit was to Mr. Gooder's
turkey units near Malton. Here we saw intensive turkey rearing and
fattening units, and also by chance potatoes being loaded into a bulk
lorry container. Afterwards Mrs. Gooder gave us an excellent afternoon tea for which we thank her most warmly, and we left at about
5-00 p.m.
The Club has had a good term with regular attendances of over thirty,
and looks forward to as good a one during the Easter.
F.T.G.
MOTOR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB
The loss of its founder and supreme organiser, plus a run of bad luck,
has rather thrown the Club off balance this term.
Tony Fall, the rally driver, who was to come on November 25th,
could not make it; British Leyland did not announce the Triumph 1700
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Sports Saloon at the Motor Show, which meant Robert Masseys could not
bring one along, and there were no drivers available to take members to
the B.A.R.C. meeting at Croft on October 19th.
This means that we have had to content ourselves with just two film
meetings this term. On September 18th, "The French Grand Prix", and
"A Tribute to Stirling Moss", and on December 4th "The European
Grand Prix" and a film about the period between two big races as seen
through the eyes of racing drivers.
Next term we hope to have a more varied programme including a trip
to the British Leyland Factory.
R.A.
GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY
G. A. R. Warnock was appointed Secretary and started work on a
task which no Secretary has ever completed-that of bringing the card
index up to date. The Society exists for the study of music through the
records of its library, and the experiment of a regular weekly recital has
been tried. On Mondays after lunch, boys have volunteered to introduce
a record of their own choice from the library; attendances so far have
been small, but it is a most pleasant way of relaxing after lunch and an
opportunity to hear a wide range of music. Records have been introduced by P. G. Wood, A. R. 0. Heddle, J. A. G. Craven, G. A. R.
Warnock, and the series will certainly continue.
K.R.P.
ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP, 1969
A record total of over 5,000 birds has been ringed this year. The
majority of these have been at the usual site near Skelton, but a new site
near Naburn was very productive in the Summer term. Several species
have been ringed for the first time. These are Swift, Yellow Wagtail,
Dipper, Arctic Tern, Wood Warbler and Collared Dove.
RINGING TOTALS LIST
Greenfinch (1,639), Starling •680), Chaffinch (468), Blackbird (458), Redwing (285), Swift (275), Brambling (227), Swallow (151), House Sparrow (113),
House Martin (106), Linnet (77), Song Thrush •68), Willow Warbler (63),
Dunnock (63), Robin (50), Wren (35), Blue Tit (34), Tree Sparrow (34), Bullfinch (33), Yellow Wagtail (28), Sand Martin (25), Pied Wagtail (22), Great
Tit (19), Long Tailed Tit (15), Dunlin (14), Goldcrest (11), Yellow Hammer
(9), Whitethroat (9), Sedge Warbler (8), Reed Bunting (7), Grey Wagtail (7),
Stonechat (6), Willow Tit (5), Chiffchaff (5), Redpoll (5), Tree Creeper (4),
Mute Swan (4), Coal Tit (4), Fieldfare (3), Oyster Catcher (2), Jay (2), Dipper
(2), Spotted Flycatcher (2), Meadow Pipit (2), Kestrel (1), Common Sandpiper
(1), Blackheaded Gull (1), Arctic Tern (1), Wood Pigeon (1), Collared Dove (1),
Jackdaw (1), Magpie (1), Mistle Thrush (1), Wheatear (1), Blackcap (1), Lesser
Whitethroat (1), Wood Warbler (1), Goldfinch (1). 5,093 birds of 58 species.
G.D.C.
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WALKING GROUP
The favourable weather this past term has allowed us to prepare and
undertake some ambitious and often rather strenuous walks.
Our group consisted of fifteen enthusiastic walkers organised by Nigel
Clayburn and led by Mr. Duncan and Mr. Wise with the occasional spur
from M. Allix. We attempted a great variety of walks ranging from
the ups and downs of the North Yorkshire Moors (although not all of
us managed to conquer the ups!) and the rediscovering of the lost railway
lines of Yorkshire, to a coastal hike from North Landing to South Landing at Flamborough.
Although conditions for walking in the Easter term may prove a little
more difficult we still hope to provide a good programme.
P.G.W.
DATA PROCESSING GROUP
The members of the Group continued their activities during the
Christmas term in two ways.
The first was by completing many successful programmes ranging
from the solution of simple additions to solving quadratic equations. Most
of the programmes were done by Lower Sixth boys as part of their
General Studies Course and some by Middle Sixth boys as part of a
Maths. project.
The second was by attending several lectures, at York University,
in a series on "Computers and Civilisation". Most of the lectures were
very interesting and on a non-mathematical basis; so it was not surprising
that some Arts students attended the lectures as well as computer
scientists. The lectures had titles such as "Language, Literature and
Computers" and "Will Computers Outwit Us?", and taught us how
useful computers can be; and as a footnote I might add that the School's
end of term marks are compiled by computer. G.S.Y.
RADIO 5
Radio 5's first broadcast was on Monday, 8th December—a historic
day in the School's history, as it marks the beginning of a new era in
School entertainment. But Radio 5 did not come about overnight; in
fact it all started three years ago.
Working on an idea at the University, Mr. Anderson set up a small
V.H.F. transmitter in the Junior School, and broadcast to York. Unfortunately the venture was not a success owing to the transmitter's small
range and the large amount of wandering at the transmitting frequency:
so the station closed down.
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It soon reopened though, using a revolutionary medium: the Junior
School's radio relay system, operated by Granada. The system was very
successful, so during the 1969 Christmas term, a new studio was opened
and lines put out to the whole School on the West side of the main road.
Finally, the fateful Monday arrived and at 4.00 p.m. Grove, School,
Queen's, Temple, Rise, San and all the Junior School switched on to hear
an interview with Jimmy Savile, which had been recorded by Mr. Anderson at Leeds Infirmary.
But what about the future? We plan to broadcast only seven hours
a week at present, but during the Easter term we hope to increase this
time considerably.
The programmes that fill up this time are produced by both the
Junior and Senior Schools and they cover a wide range of tastes (including music, documentaries, news, and interviews) and are of an extremely
high standard.
By the time the next Peterite is published, Radio 5 should be a well
established feature of School life—almost entirely run by the boys themselves.
G.S.Y.
I.C.A. BUSINESS GAME
Money came to the School this term in the shape of £20m. worth of
I.C.A. computerised capital. As one of the 243 "companies" taking part
in a National Business Game we were floated with assets of £16m. and
the Board was asked to make as much profit as possible in competition
with our two rival companies—schools at Stowe and Swanage.
Allocating suitable sums of money to advertising, plant-investment,
production, research and development etc., we sought to out-manoeuvre
our competitors in four markets (each company having a home market,
the fourth being common). The board of directors, divided into various
departments, studied in detail the requirements and implications of their
own section of the company. These were discussed by the directors at
frequent board-meetings, when the advice of certain members of the
maths. department was considered (and often rejected!).
Profits, at first, were only average, and there was little to choose between the three companies. When the result came, after the third play,
we found ourselves with a mere £200,000 lead, and this was being reduced.
An all-out attack on our nearest competitor was decided, and from that
point our profits soared. Two plays later, the game finished with our
total profit (after tax) at £2,750,000, giving us a lead of nearly Elm.
We look forward to similar success in the Easter term, as a win in
the next round will leave us in the last twenty-seven schools. The final
will be held in London towards the end of term.
BOARD
P. R. Haigh-Lumby (Managing Director), M. G. V. Stephenson, C. A.
Myers, S. Foster, M. J. S. Muncer, T. J. Young, I. A. Gill, G. S. Yule, R.
Ashburn, J. C. W. Williams, R. A. Exell, N. W. S. Blitz.
S.F.
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BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY
Our link with S.S. "Devon" has been renewed this term, thanks to the
enthusiasm of Capt. J. Reid and his many helpers on the ship: our mail
has been the result of a real team effort.
Voyage 48 started, in ballast, at Newport on August 2nd, and the
northern route was taken to Montreal, using Belle Isle Strait. Cargo was
loaded at Montreal, New York, Newport News and Savannah—a total of
2,700 tons—for New Zealand. The ship left Savannah on August 29th
and went via the Windward Passage and Panama Canal to Auckland,
where she arrived on September 21st.
The "Devon" stayed on the New Zealand coast until October 24th,
discharging cargo and loading 3,570 tons for Western Europe, mainly
wool, but with a few other items such as pallets of hides, sacks of malt,
bales of opossum skins, sacks of peas, bags of casein, sacks of seeds and
casks of pelts.
When the ship arrived at Dunkirk on December 2nd she had steamed
27,015 miles. The cargo was discharged there and at Antwerp, Riga,
Hamburg and Bremen, and the voyage was due to end at Falmouth on
December 23rd, just in time for the crew to be home for Christmas.
L.C.LeT.
HOUSE NOTES
DRONFIELD HOUSE
Although rather smaller than usual because of reduced numbers in
the Senior part of the House, we have made a good start to the School
year in all House activities, especially in the Junior part of the House.
We welcomed ten new Juniors, together with Beall (a Senior-Middle)
and Asfour and Taylor (both Seniors), and they have all settled in very
well.
The House rugger was ably run by J. D. Willis, and although the
Senior team lost to Temple in the first round, the Junior team, captained
by P. Gooder, did very well, losing to a stronger Queen's team in the final.
As usual the House gave their teams good vocal support.
The Library continues to grow and was well used this term under the
supervision of D. H. A. Broom, an excellent librarian.
In a meeting of the House Council it was decided to ask for curtains
to be put in the Hall, making an additional room by separating it from
the corridor. By the time these notes are published this will have been
done and the room will be used communally for reading newspapers,
thus avoiding duplication and keeping the newspaper bill within the means
of the House Embellishment Fund, and possibly for watching television.
On the last Saturday of term, most of those who were not in bed with
'flu sang carols in the hall under the guidance of T. Fisher with Fisher
and Dodd playing the guitar and Armitt playing his accordion. There
were a few guests from School House, and we were all very kindly
provided with refreshments by Mrs. Coulthard.
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This term Mr. Hubbard remained Assistant Housemaster but commuted from Beverley, and his rooms in the House were taken by M. J.
Allix—the new French Assistant in the School. Mr. Riley also helped
in the House on some evenings.
R. J. Brockbank, R. S. A. Valentine and M. P. Dobson are leaving
and we thank them for all they have done for the House, wishing them
the best for the future. F. T. Gooder succeeds Brockbank as Head of
House, the other Monitors being T. Fisher, C. J. Pickles, C. J. Watson
and J. D. Willis.
R.J.B.
THE GROVE
The Grove started the year with P. R. Haigh-Lumby as Head of
House; D. Pollard, Vice Head; and S. W. St.J. Oliver, J. M. Pearson,
A. P. Pollard and K. Washington as House Monitors. The number of
boys in the House has somewhat decreased because of some boys leaving
after '0' Levels, and only nine juniors entering the House.
At the top of the House we welcomed Stephen Reed, an American,
and we also welcome Stephen Parker and John Wyatt who have come
to do '0' Levels.
Although the Grove did not win the Senior or Junior Rugger, both
teams put up a fine show. The Senior team (captained by Oliver) beat
Manor, then went on to be narrowly beaten in the semi-final 'by Temple.
The Junior Team only just lost to Dronfield, their captain, Hamshaw
being prevented from playing by a broken wrist, and Kerruish led the
team on the field. As a result of enthusiastic play and leadership Oliver
received his House Colours.
In the other inter-House competition this term, namely the Chess,
we were unlucky and were beaten in the first round by The Rise. The
House team was led by David Pollard.
The House was very well represented both on the acting and technical
sides of the School play, which will be invaluable for future House productions.
David Pollard is leaving at the end of term, to go to Christ's College,
Cambridge. We congratulate him on gaining his place there and also
on his Rolls Royce Bursary, which he takes up with the firm in January.
We wish him every success, and thank him for all he has done for the
House. Both he and P. R. Haigh-Lumby were awarded House Colours
at the end of term.
Finally, we may look forward with confidence to the next two terms,
knowing we have an enthusiastic and high spirited House!
P.R.H-L.
MANOR
The House has been active during the Christmas term, and although
we lost the rugger we have been well represented in the sports field.
The Senior House Rugger team lost in the first round against a strong
Grove team, after a spirited battle. The Junior House Rugger team,
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captained by M. H. Drucquer were very unlucky to lose against Queen's
in the first round, and as a result it was impossible to single out any
individual player because the whole team played with fire and a good
spirit. The Senior House League team, captained by A. P. R. Dean, beat
Temple but lost to Dronfield in a close match.
We are well represented in Fencing, with J. C. W. Williams being
elected Captain of School Fencing for the year and R. H. Hodgson supporting him enthusiastically, the former gaining a fencing Gold Proficiency and coming second in the Newcastle Experimental Rules Foil
Competition.
Swimming was undertaken this term by the majority of the lower half
of the House, with a view to taking the Bronze Medallion and we thank
A. P. Andrews, the Captain of Swimming, and J. A. G. Craven, for
coaching them.
Other activities undertaken by members of the House have been
beagling by certain Seniors and Senior Middles, carol singing for Shelter
by a group of Senior Middles, and Squash, with P. Holmes as Captain of
the School V and S. R. H. Astley representing the School at times; J. C.
P. N. Lightowler and A. F. Harben also gained places in the School Colts
VII, R. T. Tasker holding 8th place.
We will be suffering three losses at the end of term with R. M. Cooper
leaving us for a place at Clare College, Cambridge, P. W. Davey who is
waiting for exam. results, and A. P. Andrews. We thank them for all
they have done for the House and we wish them all the best for the
future.
P.H.
QUEEN'S
At the start of the term, M. G. B. Hepworth (Head of House), M. J.
Black, S. R. Bowen, J. Fender, D. J. M. Judson, M. C. Pearson and P. M.
Wright were appointed Monitors. We welcomed 16 new boys, who
swelled our numbers to 62.
The House has had a very successful term in all that it has undertaken. The outstanding feature has been an undefeated season on the
rugby field. The Senior and Junior teams excelled themselves by winning the two competitions, and the League team was also unbeaten. The
Senior team, led by J. D. Lovell, defeated School House 16-3 in the
semi-finals. The Final against Temple was played in bad conditions,
but we managed to score two good tries and won 8-0, The Junior team
won the Cup for the third year in succession. After narrowly defeating
the Manor and the Rise, we ran in five tries to beat Dronfield 15-6 in
the Final. On the School rugger scene, M. C. Pearson (Captain), P. R.
Bailey, P. S. K. Crossley and J. D. Lovell are to be congratulated on
their 1st XV Colours. We were also well represented in the other School
teams.
Once again, Queen's took responsibility for a week's services in
Chapel; they were organised by M. J. Black and G. Hodgson, assisted by
A. J. Maycock, R. A. Scott and E. R. Walker. There were also several
excellent performances from members of the House in the School's
dramatic and musical productions during the term.
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At the end of term, House Colours were awarded to M. J. Jones and
J. D. Lovell, and Junior House Colours to A. Corser, A. J. Maycock,
C. T. Bough, S. J. Warren and P. A. Winstanley.
Finally, it is with regret that we say goodbye to our leavers—M. J.
Black whom we congratulate on winning an exhibition at Worcester
College, Oxford, J. Fender, who is also to be congratulated on gaining
a place at Brasenose College, Oxford, P. R. Bailey and P. M. Wright.
We thank them for all that they have done for the House and wish them
well in the future.
M.G.B.H.
THE RISE
This term on the sports field we have not done as well as we had
hoped, especially in Rugger. The Senior team, captained by C. D. McAinsh was weak in the pack and too light for the School House pack.
The Captain was carried off the field just before half-time but the team
played well in spite of this. Nevertheless the final score was 22-3 to
School House.
The Junior team, however, excelled themselves. In the first round
they beat Temple very comfortably 38-3. In the second round a strong
Queen's team beat them 6-3; however, this was considered a good result
as we had had some bad luck.
As usual, the House had two members in the first XV. C. D. McAinsh had his Colours awarded to him for the second year running and
R. D. MacLeod was awarded his.
A. W. H. Cooper, S. M. Hodges, T. M. Bloom and P. A. Short were
all awarded their Junior House Colours for a good all round effort.
I. A. Gill organised a well supported table-tennis competition to
inspire the game within the House. He won the singles competition; A.
M. Shepherd and E. J. M. Walmsley won the doubles competition. As
a result of this there was a House match against Queen's which we lost.
However, interest has been sparked off in this field and it is pleasing to
see Risites developing in their usual individual ways.
M. Turnbull co-organised a highly successful School Blues Concert,
helped by a few other Risites both on stage and behind the scenes. Some
members of the House are engaged in running Radio S which is now
thriving.
Apart from the above, the House has, at least a strong interest in all
societies, if not a controlling one, and in many School activities including
Boating, Shooting, C.C.F., Games Committee, Russian Society, Business
Game, Senior Inter-Schools Society and the Data Processing group.
In the Inter-House Chess Competition we are in the Final, being
played off next term. We beat Grove in the first round 3-0 and Temple
3-2 in the second round.
Earlier in the term we organised the weekday services in Chapel and
readings were taken from Cliff Richard's book, "The Way I See It".
The Rise Society met this term to meet Father Whistler of the Society
of The Resurrection; he talked mainly about life in his Society. He came
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to the School at the invitation of two enterprising Risites who met him on
a train near London.
In all, this term has been a fairly full and active one for the House.
M .G.V.S.
SCHOOL HOUSE
Although this long term has failed to bring any silverware to the
House shelf, it has been by no means an unsuccessful term.
In the Senior House Rugger, we looked like having a strong team to
defend the much coveted cup. After convincingly beating the Rise, we
were drawn against the favourites, Queen's, and unfortunately, after holding the eventual winners 3-3 at half-time, we succumbed to their strength
losing 16-3 at full time.
The Junior Rugger team were also unfortunate, after having a bye
to the semi-finals, in losing 15-0 to Dronfield.
The House was well represented in School teams; J. T. Morley, A.
Gray and J. C. Goodrick being awarded their 1st XV Colours and A. N.
Lawrence his 2nd XV Colours; we were also very strongly represented in
the 3rd XV, with five members playing.
J. R. Woodcock is to be congratulated on the award of both his York
City Fencing Colours and his School Fencing Colours.
During the term the House acquired a TV set for which we are grateful to Mr. Craine. It is now resident in study six and is being well used.
Towards the end of term we welcomed a new Assistant Housemaster
in Mr. Hamilton who does not replace, but joins Mr. Exham who now
rules us from afar.
Finally we congratulate J. R. Williamson in gaining a place at
Emmanuel College, Cambridge and say "goodbye" to him and A. Gray;
we thank them for their services to the House and wish them all success
in the future.
J.C.G.
TEMPLE
The monitors were J. R. Lund, A. S. Bowie, P. J. Elliott, G. V. Fisher
and D. P. Rounthwaite. Later in the term, Study 2 was augmented by
the appointment of P. A. Lockwood. Mr. Allen succeeded Mr. Kirby as
Assistant Housemaster; we hope he enjoys his stay with us. We also
welcomed 16 Juniors.
Lockwood was a member of the First XV and gained his Colours.
Bowie captained, and Bainbridge, Hall and Robinson played for the
Second XV, while the Third XV, with the best playing record in the
School, contained a large Temple contingent—Lund, Fisher G. V.,
Rounthwaite and Young. Mitchell, Heddle, Hornby, Shepherd and
Adam also played for School sides.
The highlight of the term was the progress of the Senior Rugby team,
inspiringly led by Bowie. Our winning margin of 20 6 against an
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inexperienced Dronfield side was rather flattering and we entered the
Semi-Final against Grove as underdogs. But a great team effort in the
second-half against the wind resulted in the only try of the game by
Robinson, well converted by Lockwood.
Although considered "no-hopers" in the Final by our opponents, it
was fate, not Queen's, which proved our downfall. Weakened by the unfortunate absence of Robinson and conceding an early try, Temple
rallied and pressed the Queen's line for long periods without just deserts.
Fate again intervened as Bainbridge and Bowie collided and the gallant
131 were only finally subdued by an individual break by Coverdale.
Mention must be made of Mitchell, playing his first game at full-back,
where he made hardly a mistake.
The Junior team was outclassed and went down 38-3 to a superior
Rise side. The Chess team, captained by Bainbridge, also lost to Rise,
3-2.
Congratulations to Bowie on his place at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and to Lund on his place at Balliol College, Oxford.
The House Play next term is Wesker's "Chips with Everything"; we
look forward to it, and to your support.
J.R.L.
C.C.F. NOTES
During the past year, the Army Board has been reviewing its policy
in relation to the CCF; and although its findings concern Army Sections
in particular, they will certainly affect the general Ministry of Defence
policy and therefore Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sections.
The most likely changes will be in Proficiency Training, and already
experimental syllabuses are being tried with the object of encouraging
more imaginative and more interesting training. The style of uniform is
also under review, and changes may be expected in Army Sections.
In a wider field, it may be that membership of the CCF could come
to be regarded as a positive part of training for those who seek entry to
the regular services, and could thus reduce the actual training time required for former CCF cadets. Such a change, which has only been put
forward as a proposal, would obviously affect only a few cadets, since
only a small proportion enter the regular services; but the importance
of the idea is that it gives some indication of the value that could be
attached to the CCF by the Services.
Meanwhile, after a term during which the weather gradually restricted
activity, we look forward to outside work in the better weather, with our
newly acquired rubber boats with outboard motors coming into use on
the river.
Future dates to note: Arduous Training, April 10th to 17th. Army
Camp, July 13th to 21st. It is expected that everyone should attend at
least one of these activities as part of his Proficiency qualification.
D.G.C.
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R.N. SECTION
At the beginning of the Christmas term, fifteen boys asked to join
the Section bringing the total strength up to 44 cadets.
The new entry, Nelson Division, worked through an interesting training programme, with L/Seaman Irving taking charge. Twelve boys in
this Division have volunteered to visit our parent establishment, H.M.S.
Caledonia at Rosyth next Easter. New uniform for all the cadets in this
Division should be here for January.
Collingwood and Rodney Divisions continued to work for Proficiency
and Advanced Proficiency respectively. Most of the instruction was
given by Coxswain Littlefield, C.P.O. Keefe and Lt. Maw. Visiting
instructors from H.M.S. Caledonia for drill, pilotage and fire-fighting
have been arranged for next term. AB's Young and Gray were promoted
L/Seamen.
Our contacts with H.M.S. Caledonia have become much stronger
through the efforts of our liaison officer, Engineer Lt. J. Prior, who paid
us a visit early in the term. We are grateful to him for supplying our
needs whenever possible and also to the Gunnery Officer, Lt. G. Chew,
who is responsible for our Advanced Proficiency Examinations.
It was very encouraging to see so many members of the Section
applying for Annual Camps next year. Royal Naval establishments to be
visited will include:—
Clyde M.F.V.
H.M.S. Caledonia.
H.M. Boom Defence Depot, Lock Ewe.
H.M.S. Dryad—Navigation.
H.M.S. Excellent—Small Arms.
R.N.A.S. Lee on Solent.
Lt. Maw attended the Conference for Naval Sections, CCF, held at
H.M.S. Dryad in November. Most of the agenda discussed we are doing
already. One suggestion made was for a new type of "rig" for parade
days and for travelling to camp, consisting of : —beret, No. 8 shirt, seaman's jersey, No. 2 trousers, gaiters, boots (shoes for travelling), negative
belts. This was not received with great enthusiasm at the Conference
or in our own Section. Most people felt that for all the hard work
required to keep the "square rig" smart, this was the uniform which
really identified them with the Navy and it should be retained.
J.E.M.
ARMY SECTION
Both the Proficiency and Recruit sections were split into small groups
under an N.C.O. for instruction which was carried out during the term.
Lt. Bulcock arranged a very successful night exercise with the usual
noises and pyrotechnics that one associates with his CCF activities and
the cadets had a very interesting evening.
J.N.G.
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R.A.F. SECTION
The Senior N.C.Os. for the term were Sgt. Henderson, i/c with Sgt.
Harrison 2 i/c and Cpls. Barnes, Blackburn, Dean, Harris and Rennie.
Twenty-eight recruits were provisionally added to the strength.
Cpl. Hodgson who left the Section at the beginning of the term is
to be congratulated on obtaining a Gliding Certificate B during the Summer holidays.
On Wednesday afternoons many Senior cadets have been able to
obtain as much as 60 minutes Chipmunk flying with F/O Riley at R.A.F.
Church Fenton. Recruits who definitely join next term will have an
opportunity for this activity.
Cpls. Blackburn and Harris have been building a model hovercraft,
and every recruit has constructed a small model aircraft.
P.L.H.
SCOUTS
SCOUT GROUP
The Group as a whole has been rather smaller this term, but this has
been no disadvantage because it has resulted in a keener spirit. The
reduction in the number of Venture Scouts, a large number of whom
left School at the end of the Summer term, meant that we no longer tried
to run a Venture Scout Unit and we will wait until numbers build up
again before doing so. The few Venture Scouts have worked hard and
have given regular canoe training to a number of older Scouts in the
School swimming baths. This term the Group became the proud possessor
of a personnel carrier (an ex-A.F.S. tender), and some scouts, under the
benign guidance of P. J. Elliott, have worked on improving it. Next term
we hope to construct a canoe roof rack so that we can take parties of
Scouts and canoes out simultaneously to make use of more adventurous
aters.
K.G.C.
SCOUT TROOP
The numbers decreased this term and some 28 members are left in
our patrols. We have tried this term to give an aim to training and
's, I believe, we have done. Progress has been made in the Advanced
Scout Standard and Chief Scout's Award and this has provided everyone
with a purpose. A number of troop activities have been undertaken,
om canoeing to vehicle maintenance and from a chariot race to an
door competition. The end of term Christmas Camp Fire was enjoyed
everyone and made a pleasant conclusion to the term. Progress has
been made this term and we are looking forward to the maintenance of
this through 1970.
R.H.H.
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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S
AWARD SCHEME
During this term we felt for the first time the full effects of the major
revisions in the Scheme which took effect from March, 1969. The physical
activity programme has been most changed, and about 30 boys following
this course at Silver level took tests in the new way. This demands
sustained attendance at training sessions (a minimum of six hours) as well
as performance in events. It is altogether more demanding than the old
scheme, but therefore more rewarding and we are grateful for the help
of Mr. Clark and Mr. Hirst (amongst others) in training and testing.
Although four boys completed the "Gold" expedition in fine style in
the heat wave at the beginning of the holiday, we have felt for some time
that the earlier stages of the scheme are in some ways very demanding
upon boys who usually have begun the scheme at 13 instead of 14, the
intended commencing age. We have therefore instituted a preliminary
year of our own in the School for first year boys, after which they can
go on to the Bronze level if they wish. We hope that this extra year will
give an opportunity for more communal training in camp-craft and
provide an overall view of the scheme in all its four parts, so that by the
end of their second year in the School all "Duke's" boys may complete
the Bronze award.
Twenty-five new entrants have started the preliminary year this
Autumn and have already met a wide range of activities. Mr. Power
took us behind the scenes at York City F.C.; Mr. Duncan with T. Fisher
and Bavister fascinated us with a canoeing demonstration. The Warden
of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park talked about his work there
(a meeting at the York Y.H.A.) and Mr. Hamilton spoke about walking
equipment—these amongst other meetings this term. Furthermore, every
new entrant can now light a primus stove.
Courses continue as in the past for the Silver level, although only
Police Training began before Christmas.
During the term both N. J. Williams and J. C. W. Williams completed
the Silver Award—our congratulations to them.
P.M.N.
WINTER SPORTS HOLIDAY
VILLARS, SWITZERLAND—JANUARY, 1970
The 2nd January found 29 boys and girls from St. Peter's, St. Olave's,
York College, The Mount and Mill Mount accompanied by Mr. and
Mrs. Hirst and Mr. Maw, awaiting the London train at York station.
The one remaining member of the party, who had taken the train at
Edinburgh, welcomed us aboard and then, en route!
Tube across London, boat from Folkestone to Calais, train to Basle
(breakfast here) and then Bex, rack-railway to Villars—these were the
stages in our 28-hour long journey which proved tiring to some but was
never dull.
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After lunch at the Hotel Montesano skiing equipment was obtained
at Datwyler Sport where the proprietor's son was a 1968 Olympic skiing
medallist. On the very first afternoon of our arrival novices were
gingerly venturing forth on the slopes in perfect weather conditions and
more experienced members of the group sought to regain last year's
flexibility and skill.
On the Monday the party was divided according to experience into
groups of about 7 or 8 for lessons given by instructors of the Ecole
Suisse de Ski. The beginners remained on nursery slopes close to Villars
whilst the rest took the rack-railway to the mountain station at the Col
de Bretaye (1,850 m.). From here "teleskis" transport skiers to the
summit of the Chaux Ronde (2,027 m.) and the Chamossaire (2,200 m.).
The panorama of alpine peaks was most impressive with giants such as
the Dents du Midi, the Diablerets and, over 40 miles to the south, Mont
Blanc, standing out clearly against the blue sky.
Unfortunately the weather became changeable and during the week
we had heavy snow falls followed by two more crisp, clear days. Towards
the end of our stay the Fohn wind softened the snow which turned to
ice on the last day owing to a rapid drop in temperature. However,
skiing was possible every day and all members of the party benefited
from the experience of skiing under different conditions.
Mishaps were few—a cut eye, a cut leg, a slightly wrenched knee—
and skiing progress good for all concerned.
Our evenings were usually spent in the hotel where there was music
and dancing, table-tennis, billiards and, for those who needed it, quiet
relaxation in the comfortable lounge. The other attractions of Villars
were sampled by some members, and ice-skating, bowling and curling
proved popular.
The staff of the Hotel Montesano (we lost track of all the different
nationalities, but can remember Greek, Spanish, Norwegian and Scottish)
welcomed the party warmly and took considerable pains to make our
stay a happy one. Dinner on Tuesday evening ended with birthday
celebrations for one Peterite when the chef (an Englishman!) provided a
special dessert complete with firework display. On our last evening we
were regaled with the Swiss speciality of "fondue". The party presented
gifts to the proprietor and his wife and also to Mr. and Mrs. Hirst and
Mr. Maw in the form of a hand-carved cuckoo clock and an enormous
box of liqueur chocolates.
All too soon there was the little, red train pulling up outside the hotel.
The arrangement of reservations and timing of connections had once
more been a masterpiece of co-operation between Mr. Maw and the
Swiss Railways. Our 10 day holiday had been marked by the cheerfulness and responsible attitude of the group which enabled everyone to
enjoy the stay. Many of us are already looking forward to Villars, 1971.
J.A.G .C.
PETERITES ABROAD
`Minitrek' Expedition to Turkey and Greece, Summer, 1969.
Living in close proximity in a group of twelve for a month was a
humbling experience, producing some friction, a little discussion, and a
lot of humour. The long haul to Istanbul was a grind, except for Salz27
burg, Austria, an oasis of medieval castles, streets, beer and people, where
Mr. Exham was able to give us a guided tour. Anglo-Germanic relations
were not improved by the German border guards, and we were delayed
seven hours at the Bulgarian-Turkish border by holiday traffic, which
produced xenophobia from the most unexpected source.
We spent three days in Istanbul, amongst the Topkapi palace, Blue
Mosque, San Sofia, and the miles of weird labyrinths of bazaars. The
Turkish spoke on sight to us, but were really after our money.
Then to Asia, down the Western coast of Turkey, through Bursa,
Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy and other places, past camel trains and mad
bus drivers and interminable lira-sapping souvenir stalls. Up through
Istanbul again and along the Greek coast to Kavalla, and a visit to the
island Thasos, which proved for some to be the most beautiful part of
all Greece.
Modern Athens was poor and dusty and hot, but the Acropolis and
the surrounding old city, the Plaka, was a jewel in its centre. There was
some argument as to how long to stay at Athens, but our "Minitrek"
driver, David Bouchier, was finally persuaded to leave for England. Back
we came through unbelievable Delphi, the maize fields of Yugoslavia,
the thickly wooded slopes of Germany, and group singing on the boat,
to arrive in York at 3.00 a.m., a day early.
Preconceived ideas of abroad were drastically amended by the trip.
The food was hot, the people normal, and the ancient ruins incredible.
Occasionally we cooked supper ourselves in camp, but when we could
afford it, restaurants were frequented. Breakfasts and lunches consisted
of a jam and sardine sandwich and orange drink. The trip was a vivid
experience, and cured some of vehicle insomnia.
D.P.
RUGBY, 1969
The bad weather from the end of November contrasted with the
excellent playing conditions in the first half of the term.
The 2nd XV showed determination when playing teams of comparable
calibre. The 3rd XV had some good results; notably the draw with
Barnard Castle after being 3-9 down.
The Colts teams' season was badly curtailed by the weather, which
provided poor preparation for next year, but some individuals showed
promise.
Queen's won both Senior and Junior House competitions, but the
House League programme hardly got off the ground.
At the end of the term there was a light-hearted "sevens" tournament,
played in fog, between scratch teams of O.P.'s, Masters and Boys, won
by the most organised seven drawn from the Senior Colts.
J.P.R.
THE FIRST XV
As had been expected, the 1st XV had a below average season. However, up to half-term they played their hearts out, and with a little luck
the record would have been respectable. They had the better of the
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drawn games against Bradford and Denstone, and were a shade unlucky
to lose, in the closing minutes, a spectacular and hard match to the
touring Colston's side.
The pack lacked weight and power, and from half-term met some
packs which had plenty of both. As a result, the backs were starved of
good ball and distinguished themselves mainly in defence. Unfortunately the forward cover was not adequate to the test.
In the pack Goodrick and Willis always went hard; Pollard was a
sound scrum-half and Holmes an effective fly-half particularly in defence;
Pearson's early promise was not fully realised because of a succession of
nagging injuries; at full-back Oliver always had much to do, and usually
did it well.
The Old Peterite match was unusual in that it was played on a Wednesday instead of the usual Saturday. Consequently the O.P.'s were
able to raise a very powerful side which was too good for the School.
A knotty and experienced front row plus an unerring service from scrumhalf ensured early possession to heavy and hard-running backs, and the
O.P.s won 41-9.
v. BRADFORD G.S.
St. Peter's adapted better to the conditions with tactical kicking.
Pearson followed up fast to touch down a high kick by Holmes who
controlled the play effectively from fly-half. Later Pollard went over
from a ruck after a footrush by Lovell had taken play to the Bradford
line.
Bradford replied with two penalty goals, but only poor goal kicking
robbed St. Peter's of a deserved win. Oliver at full back was outstanding, while the St. Peter's light forwards showed determination in nearly
matching the heavier Bradford pack whose close support play was a
feature of the game.
v. ASHVILLE COLLEGE
The Ashville backs handled better and ran with more determination
than St. Peter's, scoring four tries, mostly from St. Peter's mistakes.
The St. Peter's pack had the edge in tight and loose, hooker Goodrick winning much good ball.
Oliver was again prominent at full back, while at fly half Holmes
capped a sound display with an incisive break to score.
Other St. Peter's players to catch the eye were Bailey at centre, Pollard
scrum half, and Willis, Gray and Lockwood in the pack.
v. DENSTONE
The ground was extremely wet, but Denstone provided a new non-slip
type of ball, so play was open.
The first half was eventful but scoreless; the Denstone No. 8 knocked
on over the line after a shaking tackle by Lockwood, while MacLeod and
Bailey went close for St. Peter's.
In the second half, Pearson was quickly up to gather a sliced penalty
to score, while Holmes accelerated through the defence for a try which
Oliver converted.
Outstanding St. Peter's forwards were Goodrick, Willis, Gray and
Carson.
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v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL
A drizzle fell throughout the match, and St. Peter's adapted better
to the conditions.
P. Holmes at fly-half harried the Giggleswick full back with high and
angled kicks, and once came within six inches of scoring. He received
an excellent service from Pollard.
The St. Peter's try came from good loose possession, and a break
by Pearson, who drew the cover before passing to Lockwood, well up on
the inside, to score; Oliver kicked the goal, and gave his usual sound
display at full back.
Goodrick, Gray and Raley caught the eye in a St. Peter's pack which
really worked hard to overcome their heavier opponents' eight.
v. COLSTON'S SCHOOL
Colston's School, Bristol, on a mid-term tour, pulled ahead in the
closing minutes to beat St. Peter's by 13 points to 11. They scored three
tries from pressure close to the line and converted two.
For St. Peter's, Holmes scored with a determined burst after a heel
against the head; Lockwood converted. Holmes also landed a drop-goal
from 35 yards, and Oliver kicked a penalty goal.
v. LEEDS G.S.
During a close first half Leeds scored one penalty.
In the second half the heavier Leeds pack took charge, slowing up
St. Peter's heel. Leeds scored one try by putting a forward into the line,
and one from a two-man line-out and a long throw-in. They also kicked
a further penalty.
Oliver was again outstanding at full back for St. Peter's.
v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE
After an even first half, the Ampleforth pack began to dominate.
Clever running gained three tries for Ampleforth, two by Lucy and one
by Bowie, while there was also a pushover. All four were converted and
there was also a penalty goal.
For St. Peter's, Morley scored from a sidestepping run after a welltimed pass by Pollard. Lockwood converted and kicked a penalty. Both
fly-halves were outstanding, Holmes for St. Peter's and Reichwald for
Ampleforth.
v. DURHAM SCHOOL
The St. Peter's backs spent an afternoon of defence in which Bailey
and Oliver were prominent.
This would have contained the score, which was only 6-0 at halftime, had not Holmes and Pearson been reduced to hobbling passengers
for the second half.
The Durham pack was quite magnificent in the loose, gaining clean
possession with applied power play.
J.P.R.
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SCHOOL RUGBY TEAMS
1st XV—S. W. St.J. Oliver; R. D. MacLeod, P. R. Bailey, M. C. Pearson*
(Capt.), J. T. Morley; P. Holmes* (Vice-Capt.), D. Pollard; P. S. K.
Crossley, J. C. Goodrick, A. Gray, J. D. Willis, C. D. McAinsh, R. J.
Carson, P. A. Lockwood, J. D. Lovell.
*—Caps.
2nd XV—M. J. Jones*; A. Rennie*, R. F. Atkinson, J. M. Collinson, S. R. H.
Astley; I. Robinson*, P. L. Hall*; P. R. Haigh-Lumby*, N. Barnes*,
J. D. Harrison, A. N. Lawrence*, I. D. Raley, J. M. Pearson*, A. S.
Bowie* (Capt.), M. W. Bainbridge*.
*—Colours.
3rd XV—Selected from: K. Washington; H. W. Houseman, M. G. V. Stephenson, J. J. Les, K. D. Bowler, C. J. Watson; T. P. Littlefield (Vice-Capt.),
T. J. Young; D. P. Rounthwaite, T. Fisher (Capt.), J. A. L. Whittaker,
P. J. McMillan, G. V. Fisher, J. R. B. Harding, S. R. Shackleton, R.
Ashburn, J. R. Lund.
Under 16 Colts XV—A. H. W. Cooper*; G. A. Hunt, M. H. Drucquer*, A.
Corser, M. K. Green; S. P. Coverdale*, R. T. S. Young* (Capt.); R. E.
Taylor, R. W. Little, J. A. Mitchell, A. D. Penty* (Vice-Capt.), P. R.
Gooder, A. G. Sherriff*, R. C. Parker*, D. P. Atkinson.
*—Colours.
Under 15 Colts XV—S. P. G. Muirhead; I. S. Jamieson, S. J. Warren, M. S.
Bidgood, T. M. Bloom; A. M. Buckman, W. F. Elsy; C. T. Bough; S. G.
D. Kirby, C. D. Pallant, K. H. Sargeant, P. A. Winstanley (Vice-Capt.),
D. C. P. Storie, A. T. Vickers, R. N. Kerruish (Capt.). Reserves: A. R.
Hornby, P. A. Ramsden and P. M. Shepherd.
Under 14 Colts XV—Selected from: P. A. Scott; P. N. Adam, I. W. Stephenson, C. F. Baggs, J. C. Cresswell, R. A. Pinder; K. D. J. McCarter, N.
Gray; T. J. Ward, M. S. Bruce, R. R. R. Claybum, D. J. R. Eddell,
A. R. D. Heddle, M. W. Berry, A. G. B. Perks (Capt.), R. A. Elwen, R.
D. Millikin.
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Mon.
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
27th Sept.
1st
Oct.
4th Oct.
11th Oct.
15th Oct.
18th Oct.
25th Oct.
27th Oct.
1st
Nov.
12th Nov.
15th Nov.
22nd Nov.
29th Nov.
6th Dec.
10th Dec.
1st XV
Harrogate R.U.F.C. Colts ...
Headingley Wanderers XV ...
Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts...
Bradford G.S.
Ashville College
•••
Denstone College ...
•••
Giggleswick School ...
••.
Colston's School, Bristol •••
Leeds G.S.
•.•
York R.U.F.C.
•••
Ampleforth College
•••
Durham School
...
•••
Worksop College ...
•.•
Pocklington School ...
•••
Old Peterites
•••
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Result
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
F.
Lost
5
Lost
12
Lost
3
Drawn
6
Lost
11
Drawn
8
Won
5
Lost
11
Lost
0
Lost
3
Lost
8
Lost
0
Cancelled
Cancelled
Lost
9
A.
11
30
6
6
19
8
0
13
12
39
23
26
41
Sat.
Wed,
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
4th
8th
11th
15th
18th
25th
1st
12th
15th
29th
6th
10th
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Odt.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
Dec.
2nd XV
...
York R.U.F.C. Colts
Woodhouse Grove School ...
Bradford G.S.
...
Ashville College
...
Durham School
Giggleswick School ...
Leeds G.S.
St. John's College 'A'
Ampleforth College
Worksop College ...
Pocklington School ...
Scarborough College 1st XV
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
28
Won
17
Won
3
Lost
11
Won
Drawn
3
19
Won
3
Lost
0
Lost
6
Lost
Cancelled
Cancelled
10
Lost
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
8th
11th
18th
25th
15th
29th
10th
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
3rd XV
Woodhouse Grove School ...
Barnard Castle School
Durham School ...
Giggleswick School ...
Ampleforth College
Worksop College ...
Scarboro' College 2nd XV ...
Away
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
Away
11
Won
9
Drawn
6
Won
3
Lost
3
Won
Cancelled
5
Won
Wed.
Sat.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
1st
11th
29th
12th
26th
29th
6th
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
Under 16 Colts XV
Archbishop Holgate's G.S....
•••
Barnard Castle School
••.
...
Ashville College
•••
Ampleforth College
• ••
...
Durham School
•••
Worksop College ...
•.•
Pocklington School ...
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
0
Lost
14
Won
Drawn
6
5
Lost
Cancelled
Cancelled
Cancelled
19
0
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
4th
11th
18th
25th
29th
12th
26th
29th
6th
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
Archbishop Holgate's G.S....
Barnard Castle School
•••
Scarborough College
•••
Giggleswick School
•••
...
Ashville College
•••
Ampleforth College
•••
...
Durham School
•••
Worksop College ...
•••
Pocklington School
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Away
Won
22
5
Lost
14
Won
Won
9
12
Won
5
Lost
Cancelled
Cancelled
Cancelled
8
15
8
8
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
4th
11th
12th
29th
6th
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
Under 14 Colts XV
Archbishop Holgate's G.S....
Barnard Castle School
Scarborough College
Worksop College ...
Pocklington School
Home
Home
Away
Away
Away
Won
9
41
Won
14
Won
Cancelled
Cancelled
3
0
11
0
8
5
0
3
11
19
54
9
26
3
9
3
6
0
3
6
14
Under 15 Colts XV
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6
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SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES
st Round
:
i-finals:
final
School House beat Rise, 22-3.
Grove beat Manor, 14-3.
Temple beat Dronfield, 20-6.
Queen's beat School House, 16-3.
Temple beat Grove, 5-0.
Queen's beat Temple, 8-0.
:
JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES
st Round
:
*-finals:
inal:
Queen's beat Manor, 8-6.
Rise beat Temple, 38-3.
Dronfield beat Grove, 8-3.
Queen's beat Rise, 6-3.
Dronfield beat School House, 14-0
Queen's beat Dronfield, 15-6.
The following played for the Old Peterite XV v the School on Wednesday, December 10th.: —
E. D. W. Fulbrook (Rise 1956-60); J. R. Wood (Queen's 1962-67); B. D.
Shearsmith (S. House 1954-59); J. A. Eatough (Rise 1960-65); J. A. S. Berm
(Queen's 1962-67); J. A. Bygate (Queen's 1953-59); P. V. Zissler (Grove 196368); R. S. Johnson (Dronfield 1963-68); P. R. H. Blackford (Manor 1962-68);
R. R. Baldwin (Capt.) (Rise 1953-58); M. T. Bennett (Grove 1963-68); M. B.
Wilson (Manor 1952-57); A. Holmes (Manor 1964-69); P. F. A. Shearsmith
(S. House 1960-65); K. J. Sargeant (S. House 1964-69).
SHOOTING
Shooting this term started in the usual fashion, but was somewhat
altered later by the introduction of "Options". Though on the whole
these were advantageous and gave more opportunities for established
shooters to practise, they left little time for the first-year boys who consequently did not have as much as they wished.
We shot the P.S.S.R.A. leagues again this term, but with little success,
the "A" and "C" teams losing all five rounds, and the "B" team two.
The divisions are based on averages which have to be estimated before
the Summer holidays—ours were too optimistic by about one point per
man, and this was the result. The Spring League divisions will be based
on sounder evidence.
Individual performances have in some cases fluctuated wildly, in
others have been remarkably stable; some individuals have improved
greatly, but an equal number have found their average declining, and
there is no general improvement. This is a somewhat worrying feature
which has so far eluded diagnosis.
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The one brighter shot in the term was in the "Staniforth" shoot, wh
the VIII maintained the usual St. Peter's standard with a position of I
out of 133 entries.
The following averaged 95 or over in the term's matches: —
T. N. E. Bowen 97.1, D. F. Harding 96.5, J. A. L. Whittaker 96.5, M. E.
Bailey 95.6, R. H. Goodwill 95.6.
L.C.LeT.
SQUASH
For various reasons this has been a disappointing term. One had
expected an increase in enthusiasm following the opening of the new
York Club and the arrival on the staff of such a good player as Mr.
Nuttall. In fact, the courts have not been used fully, several potential
team players have not played enough to make worthwhile progress, and
there are also a number of promising players, who, after receiving a considerable amount of coaching, have now opted out and have made an
early and regrettable retirement from the game.
The 1st V has been P. L. Hall, I. Robinson, D. C. P. Storie, P. Holmes
and J. W. Gillgrass, with S. R. H. Astley and D. M. Dempsey at
6th and 7th String. There have been a few good performances by individuals, but the actual match results have been affected by injuries; not
once were we able to put out the full 1st V for a match. Hall, Robinson
and Storie played very creditably in the Bath Club Schools' Tournament;
they defeated Ardingly and Bradfield 3-0, before losing narrowly (2-1)
to Dulwich College in the Quarter-Finals. In the Junior Evans Cup
(Under 16), Storie reached the third round.
RESULTS
1st VI
1st V
School
`A' V
1st VII
1st VII
1st V
Colts VII
1st V
V.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
Abbeydale S.R.C., Sheffield. (Away). Lost 1-5.
Scarborough S.R.C. (Away). Lost 2-3.
Staff. Won 10-6.
Ampleforth College. (Home). Won 5-0.
York S.R.C. (Away). Lost 3-4.
Squashbucklers. (Home). Won 6-1.
Durham University. (Home). Lost 1-4.
York S.R.C. (Home). Lost 2-5.
Old Peterites. Lost 1-4.
D.K.
FENCING
The School Fencing Club has again had a very busy and successful
term. The fencing has been dominated by competitions but we have
managed to fight a number of matches. We beat a strong Y.F.A. team,
which included two former School captains, 5-4. We also beat York
University, York Central College and Bootham School. Our only defeat
of the season was against Pocklington which we lost mainly due to the
inexperience of our younger fencers at the beginning of term.
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The first competition we entered was on October 18th. This was the
Newcastle experimental rules electric foil competition which six of the
School fencers entered. Only M. J. S. Muncer and J. C. W. Williams
survived the first round and went on to reach the final, M. J. S. Muncer
coming third and J. C. W. Williams being placed second after losing a
barrage for first place. Our success continued when the School team
represented York at Huddersfield over half-term in the Yorkshire Youth
Team Championships We came second after losing a hard-fought
struggle with our old rivals, Huddersfield. For this and other occasions
when we represented the York Youth Fencing team, eight School fencers
were awarded their York Youth Fencing Colours and received a badge
presented by the Lord Mayor of York.
The most important competitions came later in the term. These were
the Millfield International under-twenty competition and the British
under-twenty championships. In the "Millfield", M. J. S. Muncer was
unlucky not to survive his very tough qualifying pool. He was eliminated
on count of hits. J. C. W. Williams, with a bye in the qualifying round,
ught through two rounds before being knocked out in the third round,
y which time the strong foreign competitors had begun to dominate the
mpetition.
In the British under-twenties, M. J. S. Muncer and R. G. D. Oldham
rrowly missed promotion to the second round by the odd hit. J. C. W.
illiams reached the second round where, because of his comparative
experience, he was eliminated.
These results are most encouraging as the team is very young and it
the first year we have entered the under-twenties. Colours during the
rm were re-awarded to M. J. S. Muncer and awarded to J. Prendergast
d J. R. Woodcock. At the end of term J. C. W. Williams gained his
old Award for fencing proficiency.
I would like to thank Mr. Power very much for the great help and
aching which he has given the team, particularly in the distressing
eeks towards the end of term. I also thank all the York fencers who
ve provided us with a lot of good fencing throughout the term.
appreciate this competition very much.
We
TCHES
ed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Sat.
5
12
13
Home
Home
Home
Won
Lost
Won
Nov. York University
Away
Won
6
Central College
Central College
Bootham
Away
Home
Home
Won
Won
Won
15
18
16
5th
12th
29th
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
19th
3rd
10th
13th
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Y.F.A.
Pocklington
York University
TEAMS
Foil: J. C. W. Williams, M. J. S. Muncer, R. G. D. Oldham.
EpOe: R. H. Hodgson, D. H. A. Broom, R. Hazel], J. Prendergast.
Sabre: J. R. Woodcock, S. A. Atkinson, K. Benson.
J.C.W.W.
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4
15
5
3
12
9
11
OPTIONS
The introduction of "Options" into the games programme no doubt
brought relief to some and provided selective opportunities to others.
Seven options—hockey, squash, swimming, fencing, shooting, basket
ball and running—became possible on two days of the week for Senior
non-specialist rugger players, and on one day of the week for Junior nonspecialists.
One hundred and seventy-three boys were able to take advantage of
this innovation.
R.F.H.
THE OXFORD CUP, 1969-70
Before grappling with the main task of revising the points system for
the Oxford Cup, the Games Committee saw fit to revise its own constitution. As a result the captains of the following sports were elected
to the committee—swimming, squash, athletics, fencing and tennis. This
new constitution and the revised points system which followed, mark a
considerable movement away from the old idea of "major" and "minor"
sports.
Senior Rugger
Junior Rugger
Senior Cricket
Junior Cricket ...
Rowing (1st Div.) ...
Rowing (2nd Div.)
•••
Athletics, 1st
Athletics, 2nd
•••
Old
20
10
20
10
20
10
20
10.
10
Cross-Country, 1st
Cross-Country, 2nd
...
Swimming, 1st
...
Swimming, 2nd
Swimming Standards
Squash
•••
Tennis
Shooting (Team) ...
•••
•••
Fencing
Junior Long Run, 1st
Junior Long Run, 2nd
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New
20
10
20
10
20
—
15
15
(Standards alon
10
5
10
5
5
10
10
5
5
5
—
15
2
—
—
10
15
15
15
15
10
The Boat Club reserve the right to form a 2nd Division or Junior
Division at some future date.
It will be noted that an award of points for all 2nd places has been
eliminated. This decision was only taken after careful study of the
merits of losing finalists in a knock-out seeded competition.
Athletics standards will in future be a separate competition and no
longer included on Sports Day.
Swimming Standards will be for Under 16's only.
The award of 10 points for each of the Senior Cross-Country and
the Junior Long Run was in the nature of a compromise.
R.F.H.
CRICKET FIXTURES, 1970
Sat.
„
Wed.
Sat.
„
„
Wed.
Sat.
„
„
Wed.
„
9 Yorkshire
Gentlemen
13 York C.C.
16 Worksop College
29 Durham School
23 Giggleswick
School
27 The Saints C.C.
H
H
H
A
Worksop
College
A
Worksop
College
H
H
Durham S.
Giggleswick
School
A
A
Durham S.
Giggleswick
School
Manchester
Boys XI
Sedbergh S.
A
Bradford G.S.
A
Ampleforth
College
H
Ashville
College
A
H
Pocklington S. H
A
Sat.
„ 30 Sedbergh School
Wed. June 3 1st Round Senior House Matches
H Bradford G.S. A
„
6 Bradford G.S.
Sat.
Wed. „ 10 Semi-finals of Senior House Matches
H
Ampleforth
A
Sat.
„ 13 Ampleforth
College
College
Wed. „ 17 Final Senior House M atch
H
A
Leeds G.S.
Sat.
„ 20 Leeds G.S.•
Sat.
„ 27 Craven Gentlemen H
Sat. July
Mon.
Wed.
Fri.
Sat.
„
„
„
„
4 Bootham School
'Under 15'
Colts XI
'Under 16'
Colts XI
2nd XI
1st XI
Wed. May 6 M.C.C.
A
6 Pocklington School H
H
8 XL Club
10 Old Peterites
H
11
Bootham
School
H
H
Worksop
Coll. 'A' &
'B'
Durham S.
A
A
H
Pocklington S.
Ampleforth
College
A
Leeds G.S.
Ashville
College
Bootham
School
H
A
H
Any Old Peterites wishing to play in the Old Boys match against the School should app y
to J. A. Shouksmith at 2 The Courtyard, Bishopthorpe, York.
• Centenary Match.
FROM AN OLD PETERITE
The Editor has invited certain Old Peterites, in widely different
occupations, to write about their way of life. The article following is by
the Rev. Jeremy Howat (S.H. 1948-1954).
A COUNTRY VICAR
Can a man's time be fully occupied working as vicar of 800 people?
What will he be doing, eight or ten hours a day, six days a week?
The answers lie in the fact that the clergyman's work is peoplecentred. His life is bound up with the lives of the people in the parish,
far more than with upkeep of buildings and administration.
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This is because, by his mission in life and by his training, the vicar
will make it his business to know, for example, all who are ill in the
village, and will be visiting them regularly. He will be aware of the less
publicised calamities that are afflicting his fellow villagers. He will make
it his first concern to care for people, at a time when an offering of
friendship, or the speaking of God's comfort, is particularly sought for.
This is work that cannot be rushed. Friendships of this kind will not
form overnight.
The vicar, too, has opportunities to speak to groups of people. He
uses sermons to teach the Christian faith. But perhaps his most fundamental work is to encourage people to grow closer to our Lord, and help
them to realise that God meets their deepest needs.
He meets with the church council to plan the life of the church.
Working with such groups demands from him gifts of perceptiveness of
how people are thinking, and of what their real needs are.
Using his gifts of diplomacy, the vicar is often able to create bridges
of understanding between differing village groups. As a reasonably
detached outsider he can frequently help to keep explosive affairs in the
village within proportion.
For all this work he needs to be a man praying regularly about his
responsibilities and for the people he comes in contact with.
Then lying behind his pastoral concern, the vicar has the responsibility
for maintaining buildings and plant. He has an office from which he
administers the quite considerable amount of paperwork even a small
parish requires.
But for all this part of his life, people come first, singly or in groups,
each of them a child of God, valuable in His eyes.
J.N.T.H.
OLD PETERITE NEWS
A meeting of the General Committee of the Old Peterite Club was
held at the School on December 13th.
F. W. B. Pacey was unanimously elected the President of the Club.
A Sub-Committee was organised to consider a memorial for K. H.
Rhodes and how an appeal should be formed.
Dates for Regional dinners were announced as follows:—
NORTH WEST—Friday, March 6th at the Bracket Arms, Wigan.
Organiser: G. E. L. Graham, Netherby House, Wigan, Lancs.
SHEFFIELD—Friday, May 1st at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield 4.
Organiser— E. D. W. Fulbrook, 1 Barnes Lane, Dronfield, Woodhouse, Sheffield.
EAST RIDING—Friday May 29th at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield. Organiser: P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones", Garton, Driffield.
It was resolved that the next meeting of the General Committee
should be held on Saturday, February 28th, 1970. The Hon. Secretary
(D. Kirby, 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York) would like to receive any
items for inclusion on the agenda by February 18th.
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COMMEMORATION, 1970
Old Peterites are reminded that the 1970 School Commemoration will
be held on July 10th, 11th and 12th, and Old Peterites are urged to
support it.
The Headmaster 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 15s. Od. 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, July 11th, and it is hoped
that O.P.s attending Commemoration will accompany him.
The O.P. Club Annual Dinner will be held at the School on Saturday, July 1 1 th (price £1 2s. 6d.). It is hoped that Old Peterites, who wish
to come to the Dinner, will apply for tickets in good time.
Organisers for the O.P. teams for the Sporting Events, with whom
members wishing to take part are asked to communicate, are as follows:—
Boat Races: C. R. G. McNeil, Thorganby Lodge, Thorganby, York.
Cricket: J. A. Shouksmith, Denstone College, Preparatory School,
Smallwood Manor, Uttoxeter, Staffs.
Golf : P. J. Middlebrook, "Highfield", Brayton, Selby, Yorks.
Tennis: B. Jones, 12 Elm Park Vale, Stockton Lane, York.
NOTES
The following crested neckwear is available:20s. Od. each, postage free.
All-silk crested ties ...
13s. Od. each, postage free.
Terylene crested ties ...
12s. 3d. each, postage free.
All-silk bow ties
20s. Od. each, postage free.
All-silk batswings
60s. Od. each, postage free.
All-silk squares
34s. Od. each, postage free.
All-silk cravats
WEST RIDING OLD PETERITE DINNER
The West Riding Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Griffin
Hotel, Leeds, on Thursday, October 30th, 1969.
Present: —The Headmaster, A. R. Barratt, J. Bavister, S. H. Beetham,
I. A. Blomfield, T. H. Burdon, M. A. Butterworth, C. I. Chadwick, R. T.
Clark, J. Dronfield, R. A. Field, J. Gillgrass, H. J. Gration, M. Hallas,
J. C. Houghton, D. Kirby, R. G. Le Pla, G. F. B. Mitchell, J. E. Moore,
B. M. Nendick, F. N. Newdick, F. N. Parkin, G. D. Parkin, J. S. Place,
A. W. Raylor, J. M. Raylor, J. C. M. Rayson, J. Shirtcliffe, D A. Stabler,
C. W. Thompson, E. G. Thompson.
LONDON OLD PETERITE DINNER
The London Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Charing
Cross Hotel on Friday, 14th November, 1969.
Present : —The Headmaster, F. C. Beaumont, C. J. Bevan, R. Bower,
M. L. Bywater, M. N. Coates, A. B. Cooper, J. H. Crook, J. M. Dickenson, J. B. Dixon, J. M. L. Dook, J. Dronfield, P. J. Dronfield, B. J. Eastwood, J. R. Eggleshaw, T. P. N. Fawcett, P. Garbett, J. B. Gedge,
H. A. L. Golightly, G. E. L. Graham, J. Griffiths, J. A. Hanson, A. J. E.
Hodges, M. J. Hollis, M. E. Hudson, D. Kirby, C. W. Leach, C. H.
Lewis, T. J. Lewis, N. M. Lumley, P. K. Masser, J. B. Matthews, R. H.
Metcalfe, C. J. Pattison, R. I. Pigg, F. H. Potter, D. R. Proctor, R. M. E.
Raley, P. J. F. Robson, J. Scholefield, C. W. H. Sergeant, A. A. Short,
R. J. H. Skerrett, J. Smith, D. H. Tate, A. G. Wilson.
OLD PETERITE NOTES
SIR GODFREY FISHER (1896-1904) whose death is recorded in this
issue, had presented to the Library in 1962 a copy of his book "Barbary Legend" which is now being translated into Arabic.
DR. J. L. WIGHTMAN (1916-1921) who died on November 23rd, was
well-known in York as a general practitioner and as the Police Surgeon and Medical Officer to the Fire Brigade; he was a past President
of the British Medical Association in York.
The sudden death of D. E. COULSON (1954-60) at the age of only
twenty-eight, came as a deep shock to his many friends, and cut short
his promising career as a teacher.
It is with great sorrow that we record that K. D. LOCKWOOD (Temple
1960-66) has died aged 22, after a successful and promising career at
Durham University.
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REV. M. J. BADDELEY (1947-1955) has been appointed Chaplain of
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
LIEUT. D. L. MARSHALL, R.E., is at Durham University learning
Arabic before being posted to the Middle East.
PATTINSON: at Ashington Maternity Unit on November 6th, to Malcolm and Ailie (nee Kay) a son, Jonathan Michael. (The Rise 195661).
D. K. HODD (Grove 1951-55) would welcome news of O.P.s at his new
address (see changes).
J. M. WARD (Temple 1950-56) has become manager of the Sutton Coldfield branch of Burnley Building Society.
The highly successful record of Old Peterites at Durham over the past
few years, when three of them were in the University 1st V,
culminated in the winning of the B.U.S.F. title by J. C. RICHARDSON in December.
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R. J. SHIELDS (Grove 1958-61) who went from St. Peter's to Welbeck
College, ran again as an Old Blue for Cambridge University against
Oxford in the Cross Country race at Roehampton.
LEES—CREASER: Charles Nicholas Thomas Lees (Grove 1963-4,
Dronfield 1964-7), only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Lees, of
Barnburgh, nr. Doncaster, to Miss Laraine M. Creaser, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. Creaser, also of Barnburgh. (Announced on
December 25th, 1969).
PRECIOUS—HOGG: on July 26th, 1969, at St. Oswald's Church, Durham, John R. Precious (Manor 1955-60) to Miss Judi A. Hogg,
youngest daughter of the Deputy Chief Constable of Durham City,
and Mrs. W. E. Hogg.
O.P. CHANGES OF ADDRESS
T. D. F., Hillside Cottage, Appleton-le-Street, Malton, Yorkshire. Tel. Amotherby 231.
ANDERSON,
Rev. M. J., 4 Windsor Road, Cambridge. CB4 3JW. (Chaplain of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. CB3 ODG).
BADDELEY,
BAT-nucK, W. B., 22 Didsbury Park, Manchester. M20 OLJ.
P. M., 5 Eden Grange, Little Corby, Carlisle, Cumberland.
BEACHELL,
BRISBY,
J. C., Brackenhill, Oldstead, York. YO6 4BL.
Major A. A., R.A.O.C., British Liaison Officer, Canadian
School of Administration & Logistics, Canadian Forces Base Borden,
Borden, Ontario, Canada.
CAMFIELD,
G. R., "St. Ives House", New Road, Teignmouth, Devon.
Tel. Teignmouth 4291.
CLAYBOURN,
Dr. M. T, 14 The Cranbrooks, Wheldrake, York.
Capt. S. K., A.C.C., 73 Woodlands Avenue, Pencoed, Nr.
Bridgend, Glamorganshire.
CLEGG,
DENLEY-HILL,
DICK,
N. J., 14 Aldersyde, Tadcaster Road, York. Tel. York 66101.
DRONFIELD,
Dr. M. W., County Hospital, York.
DRONFIELD,
P. J., 36 Peaslands Road, Saffron Walden, Essex.
ECKERT,
D. V., 66 Nelson Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Teesside.
Midshipman G. M., R.N., H.M.S. "Rothesay", BF.P.O.
(Ships), London.
FAIRHURST,
FAWCETT,
H. G. N., 133 Honor Oak Road, London, S.E.23. Tel. 01-699
6843.
T. P. N., 67 Belsize Park Gardens, London, N.W.3. Tel. 01405 7077.
FAWCETT,
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GOUGH, C. W., 5 Quarrie Dene Court, Henconner Lane, Leeds, 7.
GREEN, N. J. S., 12 Wentworth Crescent, Forest Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate, Yorkshire
GREGORY, C. B. M., 50 Bonaly Avenue, Colinton, Edinburgh. EH13 OET.
Tel. 031-441 1626.
HILLYARD, F. H. 6 Cuckoo Hill Road, Pinner, Middlesex, -HAS lAY.
Tel. 01-868 8617.
HODD, D. K., P.O. Box 127, Plymouth, Montserrat, West Indies.
HOLGATE E., 9 Village Street, Edwalton, Nottingham. NG12 4AB.
HOLGATE E. M., 9 Village Street, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4AB.
KIRKE, V. P. U. St.G., 16 Hanbury Road, Clifton, Bristol. BS8 2EP. Tel.
37802.
LAYFIELD, T. D. J., "Thorntrees", Middleton Road, Hutton Rudby, Yarm,
Yorkshire.
MARSHALL, Lieut. D. L., R.E., c/o National Provincial Bank Ltd., Crewe
Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent.
MILNE, M. S., 56 Whakatiki Street, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.
POWELL, M. T., S.C.A.R.P., P.O. Box 24, Khairpur Mirs, via Karachi,
W. Pakistan.
PRECIOUS, J. R., 7 Cromer Court, Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham.
PROUDFOOT, R. H., 24 Grange Avenue, Spofforth, Nr. Harrogate, Yorkshire. Tel. Spofforth 677.
RUCKLIDGE, J. M., 13 Moncrieffe Road, Sheffield. S7 1HQ. Tel. Sheffield 51600.
Rumurr, D. T., St. Olave's, 30A, Westfields, Richmond, Yorkshire. Tel.
Richmond 2836.
SHERIFF, E., 41 Crossways, Badger Hill, Hull Road, York.
SHUBROOK, Flt. Lt. D. C., B.A., R.A.F., c/o Barclays Bank, Church Street,
Woodbridge, Suffolk.
SIMPSON, F. M., c/o De Heer J. Braak, Oosteinderweg 170, Aalsmeer,
Holland.
SMITH, P. N. B., Barclays Bank Ltd., Local Head Office, P.O. Box No.
37, 1 Pavement, York, YO1 1YR.
STEELE, P. M., Apsley Lodge, 35 Oakwood Road, Horley, Surrey.
TURNER, H. G., "The Point", 18 Richmond Drive, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 5EL. Tel. Nottingham 65233.
WARD, J. M., 33 West View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.
WHITAKER, E. A., Flat No. 6, Stumperlowe Mansions, Fulwood, Sheffield,
10, Tel. Sheffield 305346.
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OBITUARY
D. E., 25 St. Aubyn's Place, The Mount, York. Died November 14th, 1969). Joined: 1954. Left: 1960.
OULSON,
Sir Godfrey A., Flat 38, The New Metropole, Folkestone, Kent.
Died September 22nd, 1969). Joined: 1896. Left: 1904.
'SHER,
OCICWOOD,
K. D. Joined: 1960. Left: 1966.
Dr. J. L., 6 The Spinney, Middlethorpe Grove, Dringhouses,
York. Died November 23rd, 1969. Joined: 1916. Left: 1921.
IGHTMAN,
ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
September, 1969.
Dear Headmaster,
Thirty-five years ago a small group of English Public Schools' Old
oys resident in Victoria formed this Association to keep in touch one
with the other, and I am pleased to say that the Association is still active
in providing a means of contact.
Our membership now numbers 120 and we are also in touch with
local Associations of several schools, but do feel there are a considerable
number of Old Boys,who are not aware of the existence of this Association.
I am writing, therefore, to ask you to bear in mind the existence of
this Association, and to draw it to the attention of any of your Old Boys
who may be coming to Australia. Further, 1 should be pleased to have
the names of any of your Old Boys who are in Australia, particularly in
Melbourne or Victoria, or the name of the Secretary should there be an
Association of your Old Boys in Australia.
It is proposed to hold in April next year an "Old Boys" dinner,
extending to Old Boys of the Affiliated Schools, not necessarily members
of our Association, an opportunity to attend either as a group or as
individuals, and I should be grateful if appropriate publicity could be
given to this function through the Old Boys or School Magazine and
would suggest that those persons interested communicate with our
Honorary Secretaries.
Yours sincerely,
E. C. Farley (Alleyn's),
President.
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