DECEMBER 1974 Dunelmian I Dunelmian

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The Governing Body 2 In defence of Public The Development of the Schools ...... 19 S c h o o l...... 2 Battle for the Cacafuego 20 Staff News 3 The Rain ...... 22 School M onitors ...... 3 Chapel Notes 3 Address at Memorial The Heraldry in Big Service for Mrs. Green 4 School ...... 23 Commander Bickmore ... 6 Sixth Form Society 8 Tristram Society 8 Games Section Rambling Club ...... 8 Rugby ...... 28 Chess C lub 9 Fives ...... 32 Railway Society ... 9 Boat C lub ...... 32 C.C.F...... 10 A vete 14 Valete ...... 15 O .D . N e w s 34 2

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THE GOVERNING BODY Squibb has succeeded Mr. Foster as House Tutor at Ferens; Mr. We warmly welcome three ne/v Governors of the School, all Willings remains House Tutor of School House. installed as Residentiary Canons of Durham Cathedral during this Ferens House now has its own dining hall—in what was for so Michaelmas term. Canon S. W . Sykes is the new Van Mildert Pro­ long the Sixth Form Room. This is, of course, adjacent to Big School fessor of Divinity in the University. The Venerable G. J. C. Marchant and so it is the natural place to have another dining room. The is the new Archdeacon of Auckland, but is already known to many rest of the School continues to eat in Big School. people in the School as he has been Rector of St. Nicholas, Durham The Gro/e came back to the School at the beginning of this term for many years. Canon R. L. Coppin succeeds Canon Couratin as a and now houses the Masters’ Common Room (and changing accom­ Residentiary Canon. We warmly welcome them all and hope that modation for Masters) and the Bursary. Also on the ground floor they will enjoy being Governors of the School. is a small duplicating centre (an essential in a modern school) We warmly congratulate two Governors of longer standing on and upstairs are three pleasant sets for bachelors. fine achievements. Mr. Ray Pennock has been appointed Deputy The removal of the Common Room and the Bursary from tne Chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries as from 1st February, 1975 School House area has made possible greatly improved accommoda­ and Dr. H. Cecil Ferens has just celebrated fifty years of practice tion for the Housemaster and his family. Bungites have also gained as a so licito r. several studies and among these at the moment they have two bed­ s itte rs as an in te re stin g exp erim e nt. ______The School Stores (both the Clothing Stores, under Mr. Collin’s THE DEVELOPMENT OFjTHE SCHOOL capable managership, and the Book Shop) are now in the St. Mar­ (A Note by the]Headmister) j garet’s Annexe. This building also houses the splendid new Art Since I last wrote specifically on this’subject a great deal has Studio and Handicraft Room. Soon there w ill be facilities for printing, happened, though most readers of the Dunelmian, especially if pottery and a dark room, which together with what we already have they read the account of Speech Day in the last issue, will already will make a most valuable Arts centre. The development of St. know w hat has been planned. Margaret’s to house the now thriving A rt Department is of great Ferens House has now reached its full size—45 junior boys and importance to the School. 4 House Monitors seconded from other Houses. We feel that the The Kirton Tindle Physics Laboratories are to be officially opened accommodation is both attractive and good and we look forward to by Archbishop Ramsey on the morning of Saturday, 1st March. Ferens being a great strength to the School in the future. The This will be an important day in the history of the School. We had House also has a new Housemaster and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. hoped that the building would itself be already in use this term, but W. Hammond having succeeded Mr. and Mrs. G. Clayton at the as a re sult o f various delays this has n o t been th e case. H ow ever, beginning of this term. Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton have been we are now fairly confident that it will be ready for the beginning translated to School House to succeed Mr. and Mrs. Keeton. Mr. of next term. 3

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The first stage of the Budworth Sports Centre (the Fives Courts CHAPEL NOTES and Spectators’ Gallery) are already in use. Indeed, the courts received their baptism with a feast of Fives when the British Uni­ The service during the O.D. Week-end was well attended and the versities Fives Championships were played on them in November. preacher was Rev. E. D. Dawson-Walker O.D. who took as his They are good courts and their quality w ill shortly I hope be matched theme ‘Go with him twain’. by that of the rest of the Budworth Sports Centre which will be During the holidays there was the wedding of Stephen Parkin, completed in the next year or so. This is a very exciting prospect O.D. and Miss B. A. Caunt, and several Christenings: Philippa Me and I hope that in the next D u n e lm ia n readers w ill be able to see Intyre, Rebecca Holmes, Philip Michael Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. photographs of the Squash Courts, changing accommodation and A. H. Morgan, George and Simon Hindson, and Sarah Brown. offices and the Sports Hall taking shape. Vivian, son of the Headmaster and Mrs. Vallance, and Simon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Halfpenny, were christened during the term. We S T A F F N E W S send them all our very best wishes. I have already referred to the changes of Housemasters inTmy The Memorial Service for Mrs. H. G. Green, who was on the staff notes on the development of the School and have welcomed the fro m 1936 to 1969, was held on Saturday, 21st Septem ber. Am ong three new masters in last term’s Dunelmian. There is o n ly one many friends and ex-pupils of Mrs. Green we especially welcomed other point about masters to add now: Mr. Marsden has decided her two daughters and their husbands. The address was given by that he has too many important jobs to do and has therefore re­ D. S. W ilson, O.D. who paid a sincere tribute to one whose service linquished the appointment of Head of Classics. We are fortunate to the School was deeply appreciated. The Memorial Service for to have such an able classicist and teacher as Mr. J. D. Everatt Commander Bickmore was held on 30th November when Peter already on the staff to succeed Mr. Marsden in this post. Bell, O.D. (1932-37) gave the address and the lesson was read by I also warmly welcome the new Headmaster’s secretary, Mrs. Geoffrey Gilbertson O.D. (1932-37). Thurlow. M.W.V. The School attended Choral Communion in Abbey on 29th September. Canon Couratin celebrated at a central altar. This SCHOOL MONITORS service marked his official retirement from the Chapter, and we G. C.Woods (L.H. Head of School) extend to him and to Miss Couratin our best wishes. G. Smith (Head of Poole House) We were glad to welcome the new Dean of Durham on his first P. G. Staveley (Head of School House) visit to the School Chapel when he preached at Harvest Festival on R. H. Parkinson (P) October 6th. There was a generous resonse to the festival and the D. R. Bailes, K.S. (Head o f Caffinites) gifts were sent to the members of the Physically Handicapped N. J. Bolam (Head of Langley House) Club whom the School regularly visits. The collection at the service J. D. Inman (P) was sent to the Honduras Hurricane Appeal. It may be of interest 4

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to note the School’s enthusiastic reply to an appeal made by Mr. Address given at the Memorial Service for MRS. Hcl__:.x Everatt when he spoke during the term about conditions in India GREEN which was held in the Chapel of Durham School on and the question of corporate responsibility. This followed avery S a tu rd a y , S e p te m b e r 21, 1974. interesting week in Chapel when the boys of Ferens House drew What 1 say may not adequately express all the feelings and, attention to the attempts to abolish the Slave trade and the work indeed, the gratitude, which Dunelmians of several generations of Granville Sharp O.D. (1735:1813) who pioneered the movement. have when thinking about Mrs. Helen Green and thinking about the I should like to say in this connection how much the help Masters influence she had on their lives. One reason for this is that one does give in Chapel is appreciated and to thank those who decorated not always appreciate immediately the benefits gained from knowing the Chapel so tastefully for Harvest. somebody. This is particularly true of school teachers. In retrospect The Confirmation classes will begin later this term and the one appreciates the extent of their influences and the quality of that Confirmation service has been fixed for Saturday evening IOth May influence and this appreciation leads to an appreciation of the 1975 when the Bishop o f W h itb y w ill officiate. quality of the teacher, the quality of the human being. There are some important changes in the Christmas services. Many boys have followed the path leading from Bow School as a The increase in numbers at the School has made it impossible to seat Prep. School to Durham as a Public School. These boys and their everybody at the Carol service. This year therefore it will be held companions have been influenced in boyhood, adolescence and in Abbey on Sunday December 15th at 6.30 p.m. We would like early manhood by two women, one of them Miss Lodge, for many to thank the Dean and Chapter for their permission to hold our years Headmistress of Bow School, and the other Mrs. Helen Green, own service in Abbey, and we hope that it will be supported as who had a unique position at Durham School, being the only woman enthusiastically as ever. There w ill be a Communion Service starting member of the Academic Staff at the time. (I am thinking of the late at midnight on Christmas Eve in Chapel, but there w ill be no service 40’s and early 50’s.) The importance of this position can hardly be in Chapel on Christmas Day, when we hope to share in worship exaggerated, because it was her character, her personality, her at Abbey. teaching and her outlook which for many boys and for considerable The preachers during the term have been: periods of time contributed to their appreciation of a woman’s September 15th The Headmaster. point of view, which did not always coincide with that of the men 22nd Rev. J. W. Gladwin, St. John’s College, Durham. around. October 6th The Dean of Durham. W hat I, and, I am sure, many others, will remember Mrs. Green 27th Rev. B. A. Boucher, Chaplain of Harrow School. for is, firstly, a total lack of pomposity. She was never pompous, November 24th Rev. P. G. C. Brett, Rector of Houghton-le- and I can not remember her ever being dogmatic. Her teaching was Spring. characterised by humour, by clarity and by an understanding of the D ecem ber 1st Rev. J. R. Marsden. needs of boys, which was revealed by concentration on the essen­ J.R.M. tials of what was being taught. The sense of humour consisted of 5

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flashes of sharp w it and a liking for the most excruciating puns I can fluenced by example rather than teaching by direction. One was rem em ber. aware of the standards that she had and tried to bring one’s own Mrs. Green was a person with enthusiasms, which were always standards up to a similar level; standards with regard to honesty, present but were never displayed, in the sense of paraded. One with regard to consideration for others and willingness to listen characteristic liking was for cats. This enthusiasm for cats, combined to others; for it is a commonplace and a truth that not all teachers with her verbal w it, led her to keep for a number of years a cat who are good listeners. Yet Mrs. Green did not suffer fools gladly.This rejoiced in the name of AZABOO, being a corruption of at any rate is not by any means an adverse criticism because the person she an abbreviation of ‘“ a’s a bootiful cat.” It is this sort of thing which would consider the fool is the boy or the man who does not take one remembers. Her enthusiasm for bridge was known to a number opportunity that is offered and benefit from that opportunity to of us, as was her interest in gardening, bLt, above all, her wide the best of his ability. If one tried to take advantage of opportunities knowledge of and interest in the l.teratures not only of France and offered, then Mrs. Green would help. Germany but of Britain and other countries too. Certainly it must We shall all have our memories of incidents which involve this be to her that many of us owe our enjoyment of literature, that member of Staff, this teacher, this friend: memories which stay with many of us owe our critical faculty, such as it is, which developed us and which embody that characteristic, that individuality, which from her willingness to discuss various points of view and to listen were the hallmark of Mrs. Green and which w ill not be erased. For to and even to treat seriously the most outrageous ideas of the me, perhaps, if I may end on a personal note, what characterises her immature and the brash. For she had a sympathy with those who is the occasion on which she accompanied us down from her lesson were trying hard to understand and to learn. This sympathy resulted in the classroom next to the Armoury, down and across the road in a willingness to sacrifice time, a willingness to open her home and to Cafflnites for the break, and then insisted that we all go and look a willingness to give energy to those who required help, and, at at the columbine, or the aquilegia if you prefer, growing in the times, this sacrifice was considerable. She would give up her lunch housem aster’s garden, because one o r tw o o f us had said in class hour in order to take a small class for German, (when German was that we didn’t know what a columbine was. It is this attention to not an established subject in the School) and she would open her detail and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and information, home in the evenings to groups of people who wished to learn a sharing done in so good-humoured and tolerant a manner, it is about German and German literature and who could not fit this this that we remember. A comment made by Mrs. Green when I wish into the School time-table as it was then. This was more than went to visit her some years after leaving school, a comment about going to S, Howlcroft Villas for a lesson. It meant a great deal to the man who had been my housemaster, has remained in my memory people, more than they fully realised, more than they appreciated as one of the kindest, one of the most gracious compliments that an at the time, because of the difference in surroundings, the atmos­ individual has ever paid to a colleague. This thought is one I should phere, the calmness and the warmth of the place. like to end with, because she said of the housemaster that he knew As with the best of teachers at whatever level, Mrs. Green in­ the toys in his House and in the School as individuals; he thought 6

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of them as individual people and not as a class of pupils, a group of also for that love and loyalty to the school which we all hold so dear. bo/s. This, I believe, this I know, could well be applied to Mrs. I think that the qualities which come to my mind most when Green herself. She appreciated people as individuals. thinking cf “ Bicky” are his integrity and his loyalty and also his h u m ility . His integrity is shown in his strong faith in Christian values and COMMANDER DOUGLAS ASKEW BICKMORE, R.N., M.A in his moral standards. Although he did not openly show this, I do Son of an Oxford Don, “ Bicky” won a scholarship to Tonbridge. know that “ Bicky" was a devout and practising Christian, and in After leaving School he entered the Navy by way of Dartmouth this and in his conduct with his colleagues and boys he set himself and served throughout the First W orld War, after which he went high standards which he would not lower for any person or cause. up to Caius College, Cambridge. Certainly in all the 40 years that I knew him I have never known His first visit to the North East was when his ship limped into the him act in a mean or petty way. Tyne after the Battle of Jutland. He returned to Durham in 1923 His loyalty speaks for itself. Having joined the staff of the school as an assistant Master and Master in charge of Rugby and Rowing. in 1923 he remained until he rejoined the Navy at the outbreak of A Memorial Service was held in Chapel on November World War II. After the war he was appointed Headmaster of 30th and the address was given by Peter Bell, Esq., O.D. H.M.S. W orcester, the boy’s training ship on the Thames, and when We have come here today to remember and give thanks for the he retired from that job, he became secretary of a saling club in life and work of Douglas Askew Bickmore. I don’t suppose that Norfolk, then returned to Durham primarily at that time to take anybody here knew him by any other name than “ Bickty’ and that over the school records from Mr. Burbidge and Mr. Cowgill. is how we shall remember him and how I shall call him in my address But once back at Durham, “ Bicky” took if possible an even greater We must therefore ask ourselves what we do remember of interest in school activities— and in particular, in the school rugger “ Bicky” . He was a difficult man to get to know well. I don’t suppose and rowing and in the dramatic society— than he had before the war, any of his friends and colleagues ever did know him well. I think and he even ran the school shop for a time. I can say he was a close friend of my family. Since the days when my As for his humility, this was I think apparent in his shyness. brothers and I were at school here and right up to the time of his “ Bicky” v/as not a man to suffer fools gladly, and he certainly would death he was a frequent visitor to our family home, and nearly not hesitate to claim credit when he thought it was due to him and always spent Christmas with us. But even if one could not get to particularly if he felt that someone was usurping that credit. But to know “ Bicky” well, one could learn and appreciate his qualities, say “ B icky” was hum ble is not to say he was no t proud, and he was and first and foremost of these was his abiding love of Durham immensely proud, as well he might be, of those of his charges at School; and the fact that so many of us are here today is in itself school who did well after leaving school, particularly on the rugger a measure of the respect and affection in which ‘‘Bicky” was held by field and on the river at University, National and International Dunelmians past and present., not only for what he gave to us but levels. 7

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Indeed, one has only to think of the tremendous triumphs he scientious devotion to duty which they learnt quite unconsciously achieved in coaching rugger sides and rowing crews, and in produc­ from him during their schooldays. ing outstanding individual players on the rugger field in particulai— It is therefore “ Bicky’s” uncompromising standards and his Few O .D .s w ill not kno w th a t betw een 1925 and 1929, no less than example of selflessness that we are grateful for, and what we would 9 O.D.'s were either blues or internationals or toth and in 1929, like to remember him for—for instance, the way he strove for 4 O.D.’s played in the Oxford and Cambridge match—to realise perfection in the things he knew well how to do, and thereby how outstanding a coach he was. Yet you seldom saw “ Eicky” at a helped others to reach a standard they would not otherwise have prize-giving function or other victory celebrations, and it was reached; and for his care and concern, inspite of his shyness, for suff.cient for him that his charges had been successful, and when those under his charge. And if he appeared diffident himself to show the time for congratulations had come, “ bicky” had slipped away. gratitude to others at times, that this was due to shyness and not He was a hard task-master, ar.d this, coupled with his enthusiasm indifference can best be illustrated by my telling you that in gratitude and his thoroughness, was the reason for his success. ‘‘Example is for what he considered Durham School had done for him he made the school of manhood; and men will learn at no other” wrote the Durham School Society the principal beneficiary in his will. Burke and this is a principle which aptlydescribes “ Bicky’s” teaching. I w ill end by reading to you a passage fro m Tom B ro w n ’s school­ But he could relax and I have vivid recollections of moments of pure days. In this passage, Squire B row n is considering w hat he w ould joy in his life. I remember, for instance, spending part of one school like school to do for his son, and I quote it because I think it epito­ holidays on the Norfolk Broads with him on his yacht playmate, mizes far better than I can describe the aims and the results which and he was really happy sailing his boat, loudly singing his favourite “ Bicky” in his teaching at Durham sought and obtained for the Gilbert & Sullivan songs as we cruised about on the Broads. He still hundreds o f boys th a t passed th ro u g h his care— had that boat for some years after the war, and more recently used 'Shall I tell him to mind his work, and say he’s sent to school to make to sail his own racing keeitoat on the Der went Reservoir. himself a good scholar? Well, but he isn’t sent to school for that— However, I don’t want to leave the impression that “ Bicky” was at any rate, not for that mainly. I don't care a straw for Greek particles, only a successful rugger and rowing coach. His selfless expenditure or the digamma, no more does his mother. What is he sent to school of time and energy contributed much to the school in all sorts of for? Well, partly because he wanted so to go. If he’ll only turn out a ways, and he was always a leading figure in the many activities that brave helpful, truth-telling Englishman, and a gentleman and a Christian, go to make up the busy life of a thriving public school His qualities that's all I want' thought the Squire; and upon this view of the case which I have mentioned of integrity and loyalty have influenced framed his last words of advice to Tom, which were well enough suited for the good hundreds of young minds throughout his career of to his purpose. teaching, ar.d have set standards which have sustained boys and men long after they have left Durham; and many Dunelmians in different parts of the world are even r.ow displaying something of that con­ 8

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SIXTH FORM SOCIETY members from the Junior House). Consequently the Society has On the 19th October, Mr. Nicholas Freeman, the Conservative managed to pay for all the films and visits arranged for this term. candidate for Parliament from Hartlepool (assisted by his agent, These visits consisted of two trips to Tudor Crisps, British Oxygen Mr. David Surtees, O.D.) and Mr. Fred Woods, a member of the and Newcastle Breweries. Labour Party and former Sunderland Town Councillor, talked about Those members, who went around the Tudor Crisps factory, the political situation in the country on the eve of the General amongst other things, were shown the vast amounts of potatoes Election and the stand adopted by both parties. The talks and the used in the manufacture of the crisps, and at the end, they were discussion that followed were very interesting, which was made allowed to sample the end product. The members who went around obvious by the fact that the meeting carried on until a relatively the Newcastle Breweries, although they weren’t given any samples, late hour. found the trip as interesting as the one to Tudor Crisps. We were particularly pleased that two of our own members, Over all, the Society had a very good term, but next term looks Malcolm Croudace and Norman Bolam worked hard to prepare as if it could be even better w ith more films and trips being arranged. an interesting talk on the Period of Enlightment and the Enlightened President—Dr. David Bellamy, Vice President—W. J. Best, Despots. We hope more Sixth Formers will be inspired to follow Chairman—N. Martin, Visits Secretary—S. Wilson. th e ir example. N.G.M. On Thursday November 28th we hope to have an interesting meeting with Mr. Geoffrey Graham who will talk on “ Hypnotism” — RAMBLING CffUB a topic that usually draws a large crowd. Mr. Graham, introduced The Club’s activities this term have been mainly for the youri6^. to the Society by one of our members, John Inman, has a very wide boys. The first ramble was over Waskerley Moor to Tunstal Reser­ experience of the theory and practice of the subject in the interests voir in Weardale, a pleasant autumn trek through moor and woods, of Medical Science. some of the boys collecting some interesting geological specimens. Two extremely rewarding visits to the theatre were made by the The next was from Bowes across the bewildering wastes of Society on October 9th to see Beaumarchais’ “ Marriage of Figaro” Stainmore to Tan Hill and then the descent along the Pennine put on by the National Theatre at Sunderland, and on October 31st Way into Keld in Swaledale. The older group showed themselves the Prospect Company’s production of Shakespeare’s “ Henry IV’ capable navigators on difficult moorland. Hamsterley Forest was part 2, at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. the starting point for the next ramble, then through the Forest Anand Shivaram (Hon. Sec.) on to Bollihope Moor and following the Bollihope Beck until it joined the W ear at Frosterley. The ramble was a useful introduction TRISTRAM SOCIETY to bad weather conditions as we encountered driving sleet above This term, the Tristram Society had the greatest number of 1500 ft. The last ramble of the term was a section of the Lyke Wake members for quite a number of years (mainly due to the new Walk from Glaisdale Moor over Rosedale Head and Greenhow 9

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Moor to Hasty Bank. Weather conditions could hardly have been Times Schools Chess Tournament. We may also be taking part in worse, with visibility down to about ten yeards and continuous the local league of chess clubs, so if anyone is keen and interested, rain and sleet turning the moor into a quagmire. 1 he group did well now is the time to catch the selector’s eye. to stay cheerful. Many thanks to Mr. Curry for all his support. W.H. RAILWAY^SOCIETY THE CHESS CLUB There has been a]genuine'revival of interest this term'and activi­ ties have been limited only by time and money. A smallnumber o We have got off to a fair start: attendances on Thursdays have people visited an exhibition of models in the Civic Centre at New­ been variable, but it is to be hoped that the switching of the venue castle during October and a party of eight inspected the British of the 6 p.m. meetings from L4 to Mr. Squibb’s room in Ferens Rail Wagon Works at Shildon during the half term holiday. The House may encourage people to come and support us. latter proved to be of great enjoyment and considerable engineering Anyone who is keen on the game has an excellent chance to interest and as both the works and the rail route from Darlington play himself onto the school team, with several of our best players lie on the site of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway, the frequently succumbing to other committments such as examinations members of the party were able to see some of the historic remains and rugby matches, we have often had difficulty in fielding agood team undergoing various stages of renovation in preparation for the 150th and in fact we have yet to win a match, although individual players anniversary celebrations next year. Also a small party visited an have achieved good results, especially the Captain, Peter Ledger- impressive model railway exhibition at Newcastle Civic Centre wood and Board two, Charles Anderson. Rush, Proudfoot, Lightley during mid-November. It is hoped to have a lecture with slides and Appleby made up the team, and Stewart Sample, Hogg and during the winter and to make further visits to places of railway Morris also played. interest. The prospects are good. In Ferens House we have several promis­ If there is sufficient demand, York Carriage and Wagon W orks ing players, and several victories in the bag, together with a number will be visited and a day tour will be made of the remains of the of defeats—three of each, in fact. We were heavily beaten only by Stockton and Darlington Railway during Easter holidays. Also it is R.G.S.—5-1—and have two 6-0 victories to point to. Our players hoped to visit places of Railway Preservation much further afield. still lack consistency, however, and all too often throw away an D.A.Y. hour’s sound play with one careless move. The team has been picked from Lomas (capt.) Stevinson (vice capt. and our most consistent player in matches) Tostevin, Salkeld, Moayeddi, Brown and Alderdice, while Lane, Dunn and Ibbitson have also played. Next year many of these players will be moving up the school, and we hope to have quite a strong team when we enter the Sunday 10

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CCF ROYAL NAVAL SECTION Thanks to C.A.C.T.O. Rosyth and the understanding agreement OFFICER COMMANDING of the Headmaster, tw o of our cadets, Leading Seamen M. S. Lovell & As hoped the Summer Camps proved to be a great success. The C . C. Ruffle joined H.M. Frigate “ Eastbourne” at Rosyth and spent Army Section with the 2 Battalion The Light Infantry in Germany ten days in her, visiting Bodo in North Norway. had what can only be described as a “ fantastic tim e” not just seeing Coxswain Thomson and Petty Officer Phillips went on the Dur­ but doing a majority of the tasks undertaken by a soldier in BAOR. ham School Army camp to Germany in the summer. A full report of this camp is attached. This term 18 very promising boys competed in a variety of tests for 13 vacancies in the Section. Two of the successful cadets are At Cranwell the RAF Section had a very varied and interesting already arranging to go on a sea training course in the Easter holi­ programme although not all cadets were flown. days. The cadets on attachments Cadt. Sgt. Croft in Canada and Cdts. Miss Gwen Wilkinson, Hon. Secretary of the Durham R.N.L.I. Lovell and Ruffle on H.M.S. Eastbourne also enjoyed the insight they very kindly invited cadets from the Section to an evening party received into life in the Armed Services. These Special to Arm to forward the cause of the Lifeboats on July 9th and to the Annual courses offer a high level of participation and cover a wide range of General Meeting of the R.N.L.I. on November 12th. activities. We are grateful to Sub-Lieutenant Hole’s organization and the facilities provided by Lieutenant Wilkinson and the Training Ship I hope the success of these ventures encourages more cadets to “ Jack Crawford" that the whole Section was able to spend a day attend such activities in the present school year. sailing at Sunderland, under very rugged, wintry conditions. All II Cadet Training Team have given very considerable assistance the cadets, from the senior rates to the most recently enroled, to us and I would like to express the Contingent’s thanks for this. survived the ordeal very cheerfully, learned a great deal of practical The Naval and R.A.F. liaison N.C.O.’s have also continued to provide seamanship and proved themselves worthy successors of that good links with their parent services. Additionally we have had the Sunderland hero, Able Seaman Jack Crawford of Camperdown assistance of 11 Signal Regiment in setting up a Station for the fame. O ur own Instructor, C.P.O. Ingrey, was with us and as usual, Signals Section. his help was invaluable. The Contingent looks forward to Adventurous Training which W e have recently received news from ex-Leading Seaman Richard w ill be held at Easter in Scotland. W e w ill be repeating the successful Ellis, who is on his first voyage and at present in the Shaw Savill formula of last year by running both a climbing and an expedition Line ship M.V. "Medic” in the Mediterranean. From Genoa he group. A total of twenty cadets will attend. sails via the Panama Canal to spend Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, returning to England in February '75. Sqn. Ldr. J. C u rry , RAF VR (T) N . MacL. SCHOOL NEWS

Arctic Voyage ARMY SECTION On Monday 17th June 1974, Leading Seamen M. S. Lovell and Our Summer Camp with the 2nd Battalion, The Light Infantry, C. C. Ruffle joined HMS Eastbourne, a W hitby Class frigate, at at Lemgo in Germany was a great success, and was attended by Rosyth Naval Dockyard. Squadron Leader Curry, Major Clayton, Captain Gedye, Captain The next day at 21.00 hrs. (9 p.m.) the ship set sail for Arctic Copeland, S.S.I. W alkner and 20 cadets. The Battalion went to an Norway. On Wednesday the weather was fine and there was a amazing amount of trouble to give us an instructive and enjoyable shooting competition. We watched the target rockets being fired time. W e are grateful to the Commanding Officer, officers and men— from the Gunnery Control Bridge. During the afternoon the and particular word of thanks to Captain Anthony Pile, O.D., who weather deteriorated and as the ship was light, having had her was responsible for us and who worked extremely hard at the 4.5 inch guns and her A/S mortars removed, it rolled a lot. Many camp’s impeccable organisation. The Regiment’s friendliness, cour cadets were seasick. We were not. The next day there was practise tesy and sheer professional efficiency made a deep impression on us action stations and in the evening there was a film. all, and we look forward to further association with it. It is, of course, On Friday 21st June the ship berthed at Bodo and after collecting most appropriate that the school should have close links with the Norwegian money, etc, we were allowed ashore. As it was mid­ Light Division, who draw many officers and men from the county. summer at the time the dsun did not set in those parts. Unfortun­ We are also grateful to Squadron Leader Curry for all his hard ately it was cloudy all the time we were there and I never saw the work preparing for the camp, and for making such efficient travel midnight sun. We were all issued with certificates saying that we arrangem ents fo r us. had crossed the Arctic Circle at Lat. 66 degrees 33 minutes and Training this term has gone on as usual, and Field Day gave us a Long. 10 degrees 41 minutes. On Saturday we went on a coach trip chance to put skills into practice on the Catterick Training Area. arranged for the ships company to Saltstraumen a fast tidal race. It was with great sadness that we heard, in July, of the tragic There was another film that night. On Sunday the ship was open to death in a road accident of Captain David Harbord, the officer visitors and we were given shore leave until half past midnight commanding our Cadet Training Team. David’s charm, friendliness it was still light at midnight. and genuine interest in the school were evident to all who met him; On Monday the 24th we left Bodo, and proceeded through the he was a good friend to us and did much to help the Section. We fiords to sea. The n e xt day th e sea g o t rough again and alm ost all extend our deepest sympathy to his wife. of the other cadets were sea sick. We were not. There was a film PJNC again that night. The next day (Wednesday) we berthed at Rosyth after a man S u m m e r C a m p 1974 overboard exercise in the Firth of Forth. This year’s Summer Camp was at Lemgo in Germany with the We set off back for Durham at 08.30 hours and arrived at twelve Second Battalion of the Light Infantry—formed from the amalgama­ noon. The next day we were back at school again. tion of the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, the King’s Own 12

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Yorkshire Light Infantry, the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry and only have a partially stabilized gun. Nonetheless, the Leopard is a the Durham Light Infantry. The cadets attending the camp and very impressive tank, the more so when we saw it and the Mader their camp ranks were:- taking part in a mock battle after dark using tracer. This visit to the Cdt. Sgt. Major Hellings; Sgts. Peacock, Thomson, Mallal; CpIs German Panzer Grenadier Unit gave us our only chance to talk to Wong, Anderson; L/Cpls Mason, Phillips; Cdts Bower, Johnson, German soldiers and to sound them on conscription, something Dickinson, Margrave, Powney, Richards, Dorey, Finchen, Hall, they tend to accept, although the Germans understandably are no Malcolm, Matthew. longer so keen on the Army. The next day, Friday, we were lucky enough to be able to fire the The Camp got off to flying start on the Tuesday with everyone Swedish 84 mm. and the American 6S mm. anti-tank weapons driving an Armoured Personnel Carrier and a Ferret Scout Car against old tanks. Both of these give the flrer’s position away and both of which were on show at this year’s Tyneside Exhibition. therefore it is necessary to ‘kill’ the tank with the first and only In the morning we drove both of these on the Battalion Parade shot you will be able to fire. The Regulars we asked said that if Ground, and in the afternoon we drove them both over rough they had to choose between firing one of these against a Chieftain ground just outside the town. This proved to be a somewhathair- or maintaining their cover, they would maintain their cover, a raising experience as both vehicles negotiated slopes in excess of tribute to the Chieftain’s armour. fifty degrees. The next day, Wednesday, we too part in the flotation After firing these anti-tank weapons we visited the Royal Army of the A.P.C., which it does by means of screens at the sides. We Veterinerary Corps where we saw Guard Dogs, Security Dogs and also crossed the River Weser in a Stalwart as well as in Assault Tracking Dogs put through their paces for our benefit. That night we boats. visited the Officer’s Mess and saw another side of Army life. On the Thursday we moved to the Battalion's Woodland Camp at Sennelager, where at any time half the Battalion is stationed. Here The weekend was devoted to a camping expedition to the Mohne we fired the Self Loading Rifle, The General Purpose Machine Gun See Area, which was more for relaxation than anything else. We in its light role, and the Sub Machine gun. These were all weapons saw the Mohne Dam of Dambusters fame, which the Germans have which we had heard about but which very few of us had ever fired reconstructed, and now it is hard to believe that it was ever des­ before. That evening we had the privilege of visiting a German troyed, such is its size. We camped in the woods around the lake, Panzer Grenadier Unit near Sennelager. Here we saw most of the and as luck would have it, the heavens opened and it poured. Never- German Army’s armoured vehicles including the “ Mader’, the the less, a camp fire was constructed and a good tim e was had by all German equivalent of the British A.P.C., and the German ‘Leopard’, with strains of ‘Floreat Dunelmia' floating through the German a tan k faster than the ‘C hieftain’ b u t less heavily arm oured and woods perhaps for the first time— but hopefully not the last. with only a partially stabilized gun against the Chieftain’s fully On our last night in Germany there was a Battalion Swimming stabilized gun, the only tank in the world to have one, and then Gala at Sennelager for which the school had been entered and in only when it is in use in the British Army—the Israeli Chieftains which we came second, a truly admirable performance, since no-one 13

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at the camp was a regular member of a school swimming team— R.A.F. SECTION only one boy had ever swum on a school team—and especially The programme this term has centred on preparation for Pro­ when one considers the low average age of boys attending the camp. ficiency examinations, with the instruction for Part II done by Needless to say, this victory led to further doses for the Germans our N.C.O.s, Sgts. Rennie and Taylor, admirably co-ordinated by of the school song. Fit. Sgt. Wong. The section has obtained a Gypsy Major engine from The Camp was a complete success not only because of what we a Chipmunk which will be an invaluable training aid for Part III. saw and did but also because we were able to talk to Germans, On Thursday Nov. 14th we were inspected by Sqn. Ldr. P. J. Farrow Soldiers and Citizens, as equals and not as tourists. The Germans of H.Q. Air Cadets, an old friend of the Section whom we were are a terrifically warm and friendly people. They have turned from pleased to welcome. For Field Day the section divided. The senior the past and are working for the future in circumstances where cadets had an overnight stay at R.A.F. Finningley where over half many people would give up; where the Russian threat is ever present were able to fly in Varsities for a four-hour spell taking in the Bristol they accept it and build. W e were also able to talk to British soldiers Channel and the Scilly Isles. The recruits visited R.A.F. Leeming who have served in Northern Ireland and who expect to serve where they had excellent guided tours of Air Traffic Control,the there again. The British soldier’s opinion of Northern Ireland is Flying Wing, an extended session in the Ling-Trainer and an hour perhaps the least publicised, which is a pity, since it is they who examining a Victor bomber. After half-term 20 Cadets returned suffer the most and get no thanks in return. We all returned from to Leeming for flying with I I A.E.F. All of them had a half-hour Germany knowing a lot more than we did when we set out, and I spell in a Chipmunk, taking the controls if they wished andwith would like to thank the Second Battalion of the Light Infantry for aerobatics on demand. Waiting time was filled with 303 shooting all they did for us and especially Captain Pile, Lance Corporals and use of the Link-Trainer.Three Cadets are entered for the Flying Cromack and Wakefield, who were directly responsible for us, and Scholarship competition and there are places for camp with R.A.F. all the other officers and non-commissioned officers who were with Germany in the summer. us in our various activities, for making our camp a truly memorable one. Promotions: to Fit. Sgt: Wong. To Sgt: Rennie and Taylor S. A. M.E.H. to J/Cpl: Forster, Hare, Howie, Lawson, Webster. W.H.

Summer Camp The R.A.F. Section’s summer camp was held from July 14th to July 20th at the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell. Cranwell provides the usual range of camp activities plus much else unique to itself. Thus there was a ‘staple diet’ of visits to station sections, 14

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including the Flying W ing sports activities, Primary glider, shooting AVETE (including SLR), initiative and navigation exercises, Fire-fighting C h ris tm a s T e r m 1974 demonstrations. But Cranwell had much more to offer: a few were ADAN, A. K. I., 16 Durham Road, Spennymoor, Co. Durham (L) able to fly in Dominies, all were able to join the ‘line’ in the Engin­ ALLAN, M. J., Flambard, Ravensworth Terrace, Durham City. (L) eering Support Squadron helping to service and marshal Jet Pro­ BENNET, A. M., 26 Blind Lane, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham vosts, and all paid an interesting and instructive visit to Trenchard Hall, the R.A.F.’s centre of research and development. College Hall (P) BLACKBURN, A. D., Grey College, South Road, Durham City (L) provided an interesting afternoon, with its rituals and memories BRAITHWAITE, G., Windle Royd Farm, Warley, Halifax. (S) and the discovery of Douglas Bader as an officer-cadet on a wall BROTHERTON, S. F., 551, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on- photograph. At R.A.F. W ittering we were able to see Harriers Tees, C leveland. (S) in flight and inspect them in the hanger and at R.A.F. Waddington CLARKE, B. M., Heatherlea, Farnley Mount, Durham (F) we were entertained by the famous 101 Squadron. Unfortunately COSGROVE, A. M., 36, Dene Hall Drive, Bishop Auckland. (F) it was not possible for all the cadets to fly Chipmunks at Waddington CRIGHTON, S. H., The Willows, 9, Moor Lane, Whitburn, Co. but this was at least partially compensated by a close look at D urham (F) the Vulcan B Mk 2, both in the hangar and during take-off. Our DICKSON, A. H., Fel I rig, 121, The Broadway, Grindon, Sunderland. thanks go to the Station Commandant, Group Captain S. E. King and the ACLO, Fit. Lt. Webley for such an interesting and varied (F) D U N N , R. S., Interna tiona l M onetary Fund, W ashington D.C. program m e. U.S.A. (F) Cadets attending: Taylor S. A., Dresner, Hare, Hemsley, Hogg, EDELEANU, N. I., Middleton Lane, Middleton-St.-George, Darling­ Howie, Potter, Tully, Webster, Wicks. ton . (S) W.H. ELLIOTT, G., Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Via Guthrie Boustead Shipping Agencies Ltd., P.O. Box 3050 Singapore I. (F) FAMILTON, M. J. G., 133 Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne 7 (C) FARRAGE, M. E„ Beachcliffe, I, North Road, Seaham. (F) FENWICK, N. T., 2, Laburnum Grove, Cleadon Village, Nr. Sunder­ land. (S) FERGUSON, G., c/o Twiga Chemical Industies Ltd., P.O. Box 30172 Nairobi, Kenya. (C) FRENCH, J. D. S., 121, Benton Park Road, N ew castle upon Tyne 7. (S) 15

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GILMOUR, R. C., Elmfield, Rue de I’Eglise, St. Peter, Jersey (C) SAYERS, G. O ., 156, E lw ick Road, H a rtle p o o l (F) IBBITSON, S. J., “ Four Wynds” , Nicholas Avenue, W hitburn, SMITH, I. C., HMS Neptune, Faslane, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire Co. D urham (F) (F) JAMES, A. C. Q., P.O. Box 90202, Mombasa, Kenya. (F) SPAIN, J. A., The Gardens, Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street. (P) JONES, D. G. M., “Treetons” , Cresswell Road, Hartlepool TS62 STANKLEY, J. N., Donnybrook, Mainsforth, Ferry h i 11, Co. Durham OEG.(S) (F) KAZEROONI, V., 27 The Fouth Ave., Bukharest Ave., Abbasabad STEVINSON, R. J., 21 Park Avenue, R oker Sunderland. SR6 9PU (F) St., Tehran, Iran. (P) STREATFIELD, D. C., The Vicarage, Sacriston, Co. Durham (P) LANE, K., 16, Newark Drive, Eastfields, W hitburn, Co. Durham SUMMERSGILL, A. Tees Villa, Aislaby, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on- (F) Tees TS I6 OJJ (F) LEA-SWAIN, G., 5, Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham (F) SUMMERSGILL, M „ “ Tees Villa” , Aislaby Road, Eaglescliffe, TSI6 MACDONALD, C. A. J., Apple Tree House, Apple Tree Lane, OJJ. (P) Corbridge, Northumberland (S) THOMPSON, C. E., 12 Aykley Green, Durham City. (L) MEMTA, S. R., 12, West Meadows, Cleadon, Sunderland SR6 7TX THOMPSON, H. J., Hetton-le-Hill Farm, Easington Lane, Houghton- (F) le-Spring DH5 OQX (P) MILLER, N . A ., 37, C airnside, East H e rrin g to n , Sunderland (F) THOMPSON, R. J., 12 Aykley Green, Durham City (L..) MOAYYEDI, P., Orchard Drive, Riverside, Durham DHI ILA(F) TRAINOR, D. C., 103 High Street, Northallerton, Yorks. (C) MORRIS, L. H., “ H are fleld” , R iver Road, T aplow , Berks. (S) T U R N E R , M. A ., 8 R ookw ood Road, N u n th o rp e , Teesside TS7 OBN PADWICK, R. H., Fyndoune Cottage, Sacriston, Co. Durham (P) (C) VALKS, J. M., 12 North Grove Ave., Wetherby, Yorks. (S) POJHAN, M. M., Kooye Saheb-Gharanieh, North Golestan Ave., WHATMOOR, N. W., “Tanglewood Restaurant” , Malton Road, Laleh St., C o u rt N 0/-N 0. 48 Tehran Iran. (S) PORTWOOD, J. B. (K.S.) Rippon House, Rippon Burn, Consett, York, Y03 9TW. (C) WILKES, C. R. (K.S.) Viking House, Low Pittington, Durham (S) Co. Durham DH8 9HD (S) REAY, J. A., 38, St. John’s Road, Nevilles Cross, Durham (F) ROBSON, D. A., 36, Carrowmore Road, Chester-le-Street. (F) V A L E T E , S u m m e r T e r m , 1970 ROWELL, C. j., 55, Weardale Ave., South Bents, Sunderland SR6 8AS (F) BOA, M. F.— came I9722 (P) ROSSER, A. J., 148, Hummersknott Ave., Darlington, Co. Durham. BRUNSKILL, I.— came 1974' (L) (S) CARR, I. H. A — 1973'; House Monitor (S) RUTTER, P. J., Campwyn, Bishop Middleham, Ferry h i 11, Co. Durham C ARR , S. R.— came I9733; (F) (L) CHADWICK, R. I—came 19713 (L) 16

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C O O K E , G — came I9723 (S) STONE, R. B.— came I9693 House Monitor (L) COOKE, P— came I9723 (S) TELFER, J. B — came 1970’, House Monitor (P) CROFT, S. M. G—came I9703; Ferens House Monitor; Capt. W A L K E R , B. R.— came 1972' (P) Fives. (P) W H IT A K E R , K. B.— 19702, H a lf S w im m ing C olou rs (S) CURRY, J. C — came I9693 (C) WINFIELD, L. A.— came 1970', House Monitor; 2nd XV Colours (S) DICKENSON, S. K.— came I9693 House Monitor (C) W OOD, I. T — came 19713 (P) DIXON, S. H.—came 19701 Head of School; 1st XV Colours (S) WREAY, D. P.— came 1969', House Monitor (C) DOWSON, J. R — came I9733 (S) D R IN K A LL , R. C — 1972’ (S) ELLIS, R. J — came 1970’ (L) Changes FOSTER, D. W .— came I9693 (L) M. Powney (P) from boarder to dayboy. GLO VER. C,— came I9693 House M o n ito r; 1st X V C olours (S) D. A. B. Croft (L) from dayboy to boarder. G R AY, J. D .— 19703 (S) A. J. Chadwick (F) from dayboy to boarder. HART, N. A.— came I9683 House Monitor (P) S. R. Wheatley (C) from dayboy to boarder. HOLLAND, S. M. W — came I9723 (L) D. J. M atthew s (S) fro m dayboy to boarder. JONES, D. P.— came 1970' (P) P. D. Phillips (C) from boarder to dayboy. JOSEPHS, D. F—came 1970' School Monitor; 2nd XV Colours, 2nd XI Colours; Capt. 2nd XI. (S) KAZEROONI, F.— 19703 School Monitor; Capt. Athletics, Shooting, Colours for Athletics, Shooting. (P) LIN D S A Y, I. P.— came I97 21 (C) LY A LL, J. D .— came 197 13 (C) MOORE, N. F— came 1971' (L) POJHAN, A.—came I9703 Colours for Rowing, Basketball (S) REYNOLDS, J.— 1973’ (C) ROBINSON, P. N.— 19693 House Monitor; Cricket Colours; Capt. House Music (P) SANDYS-WOOD, A. C. R.—came 1969’ (L) SCOTT, B. G.—came 19713 House Monitor; 2nd XV Colours (C) SIBBET, G. V.—came I9693, House Monitor; School Monitor; Coxswain, Head of Naval Section (L) THE GABBITAS-TURING EDUCATIONAL TRUST Broughton House, 6-8 Sackville Street, Piccadilly, London, W1Y 2BR. Tel. 01-730 0161

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IN DEFENCE OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS know how to organise their own lives. «. It was eight o’clock in the evening Singapore time and I was I was eager to put these false impressions out of his head. I ex­ aboard the Aerofiot plane bound for Moscow. The last busload of plained to him that it was essential that there be disciplines in a passengers were boarding the plane and I was hoping that it would school which was to provide a top class education. I also explained be an English-speaking passenger who would occupy the vacant to him how these restrictions on freedom at Public Schools are seat next to me. I had had experiences on past journeys of sitting relaxed as students get higher up in the School. As students be­ for hours on end next to people who spoke little or no English. come more senior in the school they usually become more res­ As it turned out, however, I could not have had a better conver­ ponsible, mainly owing to monitorships, a need for them to moti­ sationalist next to me, and he was going all the way through to vate themselves to do work in their later years at school, and even London by Aeroflot, and with a two-day stop at Moscow without a sports activities. When boys go home on holidays (which are long visa, he was in exactly the same situation as I was. His name was and fairly frequent, so as to prevent boys becoming stifled) they are John Singleton and he has just finished his studies in Politics, Philo­ generally given a large amount of freedom, especially in view of a sophy and Economics at Oxford University. I soon found out that new sense of responsibility they may have gained. In defence of his he had received his earlier education at a state school and that one second criticism I pointed out the importance of developing spiritual of his ambitions was to help in the abolition of Public Schools. awareness in students during their formative years. The Chapel By the time the plane had taken off I had a fair idea that we were gives the chance to meditate on the spiritual side of life, even if about to spend much of the next fifty-three hours arguing over only for a short time each week. Many students keep their own this controversial topic. spiritual ideas and their time at Chapel usually helps them extend It was soon apparent that John had several false impressions o 1 these ideas. As far as over-protection was concerned I was willing Public Schools. He could not understand for a start why I seemed to admit that a few students do not become motivated enough to not to mind going to a Public School and why I was even prepared to succeed at University or in a career. I went on to say, however, that defend the Public School system. He felt that harsh restrictions the majority of students make the most of a Sixth Form and be­ on freedom at Public Schools caused students to become so stifled come responsible and conscientious enough to do very well after that they had much difficulty fitting into society after they left. they leave school. He also felt that Public School students were brainwashed with At the present time it would be totally impractical to abolish religion and therefore not given a fair chance to decide for them­ Public Schools for several reasons. It is undeniable that every nation selves what spiritual course they wanted to take in life. His final requires a certain number of very good schools in order to maintain main objection to the Public School system was that it provided a top layer of responsible and very well educated people. The too much protection for its students. He felt that because the government could never run such schools anywhere nearly as well course of students’ lives was virtually predetermined at Public as the independent system. One reason for this, for example, is Schools, once they reached University or a career they would not that independent schools manage to attract excellent teachers 20

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who could be earning far more money elsewhere in society, owing BATTLE FOR THE CACAFUEGO to the Public School system and the pleasant environment of many Public Schools. However, probably the greatest advantage that “ Fight! Fight!” came Drake’s almighty calls Public Schools usually have over any state school is the small num­ From port to starboard side. bers they have. Any top class school the government finances His mighty shout was heard, my son, is going to be very big in numbers. Hence, for all these reasons, As o’er the waves he cried. Public Schools provide the best education possible in these times. John’s ambition to help abolish Public Schools stemmed from a Some men drew arms with spirits high, jealosy that others were given a far better chance to get to Oxford Some rushed to cannons waiting. than he was. The few people like him should be given the oppor­ And every single man and boy, tunity to win scholarships to Public Schools. I do not feel that just Thought of keels grating. for the sake of the few people who are in the position he was in, and for a few other insignificant reasons, it is justifiable to put an It was the good ship “ Golden Hind” , end to what has been called the best educational system in the These young men were aboard. w o rld . O u t to catch a Spanish ship, S.A.M. (Lower Sixthj W ith cannon, pike and sword.

They had followed her very carefully, For a day, no m ore o r less. And now 'twas time to charge and fight, T o p lu n d e r and possess.

The cannons let out terrific roars, As one by one they fired. The Spanish ship returned the blows, But soon it’s guns were tired.

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The two ships drew together, Did Drake’s adventures finish there? The bridge where Francis stood, By heavens! This is not so. Was clamorous with battle cries, Obeying his sovereign’s every wish, As they heard the clash of wood. As Spanish ships well know.

“ Fight on! Fight on, with loyal hearts!” The battle was short, but perilous, His mighty shout was heard. Slain men lay on the decks. “ It’s death or glory on this day, Most of these were Spaniards, Let’s fight like horses spurred!” W ith stabbed or broken necks. J.P.A.L. (Lower Fifth)

The captain and remaining crew Spanish of course, I mean, Surrendered to Sir Francis Drake, Whose wounds were now a clean.

Pillage was next upon the list, Wm. A. Bramwell The taking of silver and gold. Precious stones and golden bricks, Plundered to be sold. Watchmaker ahd Jeweller Drake was such a virtuous soul, He let his prisoners go. Agent for They sailed away in their galleon sad, And cursed Drake for his blow. Omega vnd Tissot Watches

A splendid fight it was that day, Such a prize for one small battle! Drake sailed away with wealth enough, 24 ELVET BRIDGE - DURHAM CITY To buy a million cattle. 22

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Still falls the rain. The sky is dampened to semi-darkness by the grey swirling mass of cloud that pours, from its gaping wound, the life giving rain. But the rain is almost spent now and a drizzle becomes the aftermath, while all around faint winds weave and CLARKE’S dance through the black trees, naked without their leaves, that stand in groups resembling the twisted grotesque pylons that wait on the horizon. In the distance the church bell rings its methodic note, a ring that is amplified by the surrounding silence, a ring that for centuries has pierced the very heart of life and a ring that reaches the lone ears of the listener. The listener, a young girl BOOKSELLERS dressed in white with her long blonde hair flattened and moulded into the contours of her head and shoulders, kneels picking the black flowers and smiling at the far-off bell. Her delicate white fingers, smooth as ice, sever the tiny black stems, and all the while the black mass of flowers, cradled in her arm and pressed close to STATIONERS her breast, screams a silent anguished scream of inevitable death. She smiles, her beautiful cold face drawn into a picture of pure love—but love of a long lost meaning. She stands now, clutching the mute moaning posy that writhes in motionless pain. The wind now growing tugs at her white dress, soaked and clinging to her skin like a lizard to a window pane. Her hair plastered flat is ruffled by the invisible flying warrior of the air. The bell stops its ring and all is silent. Something moves within the gossamer thin petals, a reflex to the last agonising appeal for mercy. Milburngate, Durham The girl stands waiting, motionless and she sings. She sings a song of love for the beauty of the black flowers who bleed their red sap for the others that still live on. Then silence descends once more Telephone 2518 and suddenly the girl is gone— but still falls the rain. G.B. (Lower Sixth) 23

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THE HERALDRY IBIG S C H O O L , recorded with notes by R. S. B o u m p h re y Esq., UTERIHG BY father of R. S. Boumphrey, O.D., Caffinites 1960-65 When I first began to record the heraldry in Big School for the COUNTY LIMITED purposes of An Armorial for Co. Durham which I am compiling, I learnt that the key to the identity of the various shields was missing, and in what follows I have tried to remedy this. However, in doing OHicial Catexexi to Durham School so I observed th a t in certain cases th e arms had been in c o rre c tly reproduced. I have therefore first described the shields as they now are, and in the notes which follow the main list I have tried to identify the arms and to correct them where necessary. I hope that this w iil May we quote you, without obligation, for your enable anyone interested to understand the arms as displayed, and next Catering occasion—be it Wedding Reception, may perhaps make it possible to display them correctly if they are Dinner Party or other Special Function. ever repainted. I am indebted to my good friend, Norman MacLeod of Suardal, for drawing my attention to this interesting heraldry, and to the We take pride in giving individual and personal Headmaster for allowing me to record it; and I am grateful to the attention to every enquiry. former and to C. W . Gibby and C. Roy Hudleston for their help in identifying some of the shields. The line drawings are by Mr. Alan Roberts, Director of Art. Head Office : Cuisine House, Clayton Wood, Leeds, 16.

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1. Sable a bend engrailed between six billets Argent.

2. A zure a lion ram pant A rg e n t.

3. Azure a cross flory between four lions rampant Or.

4. Quarterly: I & 4, Gules a dexter arm embowed in armour issuing from the sinister side of the shield holding in the hand a sword erect all Proper thereto affixed a banner Argent charged with a cross between sixteen escutcheons of the first on the cross a lion passant guardant Or; 2 & 3, Sable on a bend Argent between six cross crosslets fitchee O r a mullet for difference.

5. Argent on a fess between three fleurs-de-lys Azure a lion passant O r.

6. Or on a pale engrailed Gules three mitres of the field on a canton of the second three bendlets enchanced also of the field; im paling, A rg e n t a fess betw een th re e crescents Sable.

7. Gules on a chevron Argent fimbriated O r three escallops Sable.

8. Gules on a bend engrailed O r between two open books Argent three eagles’ heads erased Sable.

9. Argent on a saltire Gules a key wards upwards and a sword point downwards in saltire Or the key surmounted of the sword in base a fleur-de-lys Sable a bordure of the last bezantee; impaling, Azure a fess Erminois between three unicorns passant Argent. THE HERALDRY IN BIG SCHOOL

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10. Quarterly Argent and Or on a bend Sablethree'pheons of the second. I I. Quarterly: I and 4, Argent three torteaux on a chief Gules a label of three points of the field; 2 and 3, Sable three pheons Argent and a canton O r; impaling, Quarterly: I and 4, Azure three mallets Argent; 2 and 3, Argent a lion rampant, Gules on a chief Sable three escallops O r. 12. Quarterly: I and 4, Or on a pale Sable between two pellets an eagle displayed of the field charged on the breast with a pellet; 2, The Royal Arms of Scotland within a bordure compony Argent and Azure; 3, Argent a chevron engrailed Gules between three griffins segreant Sable. 13. A zu re a fess between th re e leopards’ faces jessant-de-lys O r. 14. Quarterly: I and 4, Gules three cinquefoils Erminois; 2 and 3, Argent a lymphad sails furled oars in action Sable. 15. Per pale Or and Azure on a chevron between three griffins’ heads erased four fleurs-de-lys all counterchanged. 16. Azure a cross O r between four lions rampant Argent; impaling, Barry of six O r and Gules on a bend Sable three escallops of the first. 17. Argent a cross pattee quadrate Gules a canton Azure charged with a chevron O r between three lions rampant of the first. 18. Paly of six Argent and Vert a mullet of the first.

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N o te s Dean of Durham, 1840-69, and Warc'cn of the University cf Ctrharr, 1862-69. 1. Cyril Argentine Alington, M.A., D.D. (Oxon.), D.C.L. (Dunelm) 6. Janes Prince^Lee, M.A., D.D. (Cantab.) (1804-69), Bishop cf (1872-1955). Headmaster of Eton, 1916-33, Dean of Durham, 1933-51, Manchester, 1847-69; the Bishop Lee Prize for Divinity is named Dean Emeritus, 1951-55. after him. The shield is as follows: Dexter, the arms of the See of 2. I am told that this shield is intended for the historian, Mandell Manchester, impaling, Sinister, the arms of Lee, but the bendlets Creighton, P.C., M.A., D.D., D.C.L. (Oxon.), D.C.L. (Dunelm), in the arms of the See should be tinctured Argent, not Or, and in LL.D. (Glasgow and Harvard), D.D. (Cantab) Litt.D. (Dublin) The Blazon of Episcopacy, by W . K. Riland B edford, th e fess (1843-1901), one of the most eminent of O.D.s, Bishop of Peter­ in the arms of Lee is tinctured Gules, not Sable. borough, 1891-7, Bishop of London, 1897-1901. If so, it should be: 7.^ One of the most[_famcus O.D.s, Sir Henry Hardinge, G.C.B. Argent a lion rampant Azure. The present shield displays the arms (1785-1856), 3rd son of the Rev. Henry Hardinge, Rector of Stan­ of Nathaniel, Lord Crewe (1633-1721), Bishop of Durham, 1674-1721. hope, was created Viscount Hardinge, of Lahore, and of King’s 3. It seems probable that this shield isjntended to represent the N e w to n , Co. D erb y, 1846. arms used by Durham School which are stated in the D u rh a m 8. Another eminent O.D., Sir Henry Manisty, Q.C. (1808-90), School Register (4th edition, p. xlvi), to be: Azure a cross fleury Judge of the High Court, was son of the Rev. James Manisty, 2nd Or cantoning four lioncels rampant Argent armed and langued Master of Durham School, I789-I8C4. The arms should include a Gules, “ which were originally the arms of the Prior and Convent bordure Or. and are now the arms of the Dean and Chapter.” No authority is 9. Another O.D., George Howard Wilkinson, M.A., D.D. (Oxon. quoted either for the blazon or for the statement quoted, but (1833-1907), son of George W ilkinson, of Oswald House, Durham, C. H. Hunter Blair (Archaeologia Aeliana, 4th ser., vol. iv, p. 3) was Bishop of Truro, I8d3-9I, Bishop of St. Andrews, 1893-1907. has shewn that the arms of the cathedral church and monastery of The shield is as follows: Dexter, the arms of the See of Truro, Durham were: Azure a cross patonce O r between four lions rampant impaling, Sinister, the arms of Wilkinson. However, the arms Argent. I think that the cross in the school arms was originally depicted are those of the Wilkinsons of Harperley, Kyo and Ferryhill intended to be a cross patonce, which closely resembles a cross and The Blazon of Episcopacy shows Bishop W ilkinson as bearing: flo ry . Argent a chevron Ermines between three unicorns passant Sable. 4. William Charles Lake, M.A., D.D. (Oxon.) (1817-97), was Dean 10. George Bland, M.A. (Cantab.) (1805-80), Vicar of Eglingham of Durham and Warden of the University of Durham, 1869-94. and Archdeacon of Lindisfarmne, 1844-53, Archdeacon of Nor­ The cross crosslets in the 2nd and 3rd quarters should be Argent, thumberland, 1853-80, Rector of St. Mary le Bow, 1856-59, and not O r. Canon residentiary of Durham, 1852-80. The Bland Medal for 5. George Waddington, M.A., D.D. (Cantab.) (1793-1869), was Athletics was given in memory of him. 27

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11. Another distinguished O.D., Henry Baker Tristram, M.A. shire No. 4 County Court Circuit, 1905-13, was son of the Ven. (Oxon.), LLD. (Edin. and St. Andrews), D.D. (Dunelm), F.R.S. George Hans Hamilton (1823-1905), Archdeacon of Lindisfarne (1822-1906), Rector of Castle Eden, 1849-60, Master of Greatham and Vicar of Eglingham, 1865-82 and Archdeacon of Northumberland Hospital and Vicar of Greatham, 1860-73, and Canon of Durham, and Canon of Durham, 1882-1905. Fox-Davies (Armorial Families, 1873-1906; he married Eleanor Mary, daughter of Captain Peter 7th edition) tinctures the cinquefoils Ermine and adds a canton Bowlby. The shield is as follows: Dexter, I and 4, Tristram, 2 and 3, Argent with a trefoil slipped Vert to the first and fourth quarters. Nicholls; impaling, I and 4, Bowlby, 2 and 3, Russell. However, B urke’s Landed Gentry (17th Edition) gives the label in the 15. Trinity College, Oxford; formerly Durham College, refounded Tristram quarters as Azure and the canton in the Nicholls quarters as T rin ity College, 1556. as Argent, and gives entirely different arms for Bowlby, viz. Per 16. Joseph Barber Lightfoot, M.A., D.D. (Cantab.), D.C.L. (Oxon.) fess nebuly Sable and Argent a pale with three hinds’ heads erased (1828-89), Bishop of Durham, 1879-89. The shield is as follows: and as many annulets all counterchanged. In Burke's G e n e ra l Dexter, the arms of the See of Durham, impaling, Sinister, the A rm o r y the mallets in the Bowlby arms are tinctured Or. arms of Lightfoot. The Blazon of Episcopacy tinctures the escal­ 12. I am told that this shield is intended for another eminent lops Argent. O.D., Sir Thomas Milvain, C.B., Q.C., J.P., M.P., LL.M. (Cantab.) (1844-1916), M.P. for Durham City, I88S-6, 1886-92; Chancellor of 17. The University of Durham. the Co. Palatine of Durham, 1892; Recorder of Bradford, 1892-1905; 18. Cardinal Thomas Langley, Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop Judge Advocate General 1905-16. In fact, it shews the arms of o f D urham , 1406-37, refounded D urham School, 1414. Milward. quartering what appear to be Maitland and Forsyth. The arms of Milvain are : Gules on a pale engrailed Or between two bezants an eagle displayed Sable beaked and membered of the first. 13. Henry William Watkins, M.A. (London, Oxon., Dunelm.), D.D. (Dunelm) (1844-1922), previously Professor of Logic and Moral Philosophy, and of Logic and Metaphysics, King’s College, London, and Warden of St. Augustine’s College London, became Canon of Durham and Professor of Hebrew in the University of Durham, 1880; Archdeacon of N o rth u m b e rla n d , 1880; A rchdeacon o f A u c k ­ land, 1882; and Archdeacon o f D urham , 1882. 14. Another O.D.; Henry Best Hans Hamilton, V.D., J.P. (1850- 1935), Recorder of Berwick-on-Tweed, 1899-1905, Judge of Lanca­ 28

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RUGBY FOOTBALL Leeds G.S. Then followed the game against Ampleforth, unbeaten since December 1971. The School were 0-12 down at half-time and It is encouraging in an age when youth are often criticised for the cause looking lost, but after the break a determined and sustained attitudes foreign to their mentors to be able to praise them freely. rally by the pack coupled with tenacious tackling outside prevented The purpose and interest shown in the game from boys in all levels any further score. N. J. Bolam who had been an enigma at the has been most encouraging, indeed boys in Ferens House have been beginning of the season, scored a try wide out jinking past the queuing to be ball-boys for Senior matches. Attendances at 1st XV whole Ampleforth cover, a glimmer of hope perhaps. Five minutes games are no longer compulsory but the support is as enthusiastic to go and penalty by Bolam makes it 7-12, one last flourish needed. as ever in both numbers and in vocal backing and for that the side A high “Garryowen” by Nick Carver, a fumble and Matthews are very grateful. racing in from the left wing touches down under the posts. Bolam converts 13-12 to Durham. A truly great match. 1st X V Dame Allans were convincingly beaten at home before the side Captain: C. N. Carver travelled for the first time, to St. Bees. P. S. Bell made his debut The season began with high hopes as at least eleven members of after recovery from injury, and this coincided with the backs the previous side were still in residence and with the benefit of a playing their best rugby, St. Bees going down 23-6. Against the hard baptism last year one expected a great deal of maturity. Vaux Schools XV a perfect exhibition of handling, with an incredible A week’s pre-season training ensured a fair degree of fitness performance by Bolam who hada personal tally of 25 points ensure before term actually started although P. S. Bell, a highly promising a 37-24 victory. The half-term break was a worrying time in case colt, suffered a broken collar-bone during the week. When one the side went off the boil, but Ashville were beaten before the side looked at the actual talent, a good pack seemed certain, superb lost its third match to Edinburgh Academy. The School went to half-backs playing together for the third year and not much else. Giggleswick confident and indeed 33-0 was a fair reflection and the As it has turned out both pack and halves have been magnificent last match to date St. Peters York were beaten 20-15 after the side and R. G. Braithwaite, a newcomer from Halifax has added dash and had been 15-10 down. So much for the account, what of the players? verve on the wing and the remaining backs have developed ex­ J. Paxton has after a shaky start developed into an enterprising tremely well. yet safe full-back in the modern role, an exciting runner but one For the first time the School defeated the invitation XV and this who has learnt the art of astute kicking. D. Matthews and R. G. we thought augured well. Durham City Colts were summarily Braithwaite have been the wings. The former has struggled injury- dismissed 59-0 before the first jolt came. Sedbergh, although w ithout wise but is quick on his day, the latter a strong boy from York­ their England centre, proceeded to run us off our feet winning 26-0. shire who is very quick and has amassed 16 tries so far, which W e were only 6-0 down at half-time but in the end were run ragged. puts him far and away the top try scorer that the School has had in King’s School were beaten comfortably before the side lost again to modern times. M. J. Maughan and P. S. Bell have formed a useful 29

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centre partnership, the one using his immense athletic talent, v. Dame Allan’s w on 39-12 the other his coolness and intelligent distribution. N. J. Bolam, an v. St. Bees w on 23-6 outside half of outstanding ability has delighted many people this v. Vaux Schools XV won 37-24 season with his balanced running fine judgement and excellent v. Ashville College w on 15-4 goal-kicking. He has scored more points in one season than any v. Edinburgh Academy lost 6-24 other person in the School’s history— 124 and there are still three v. Giggleswick w on 33-0 matches to play. C. N. Carver, the captain is the other half of this v. St. Peter's York w on 20-15 duo, a talented player whose strengths lie in his consistent and long v. Barnard Castle w on 20-4 pass, his kicking out of trouble and the ability to read a situation. Leading Scorers: T C P S. M. Bain, D. J. Ord, and A. D. Bell have been a tower of strength N . J. Bolam 7 31 14 132 in the front row ably supported by A. Duncan and M. L. Reed, this R. G. B raith w a ite 18 72 five have not lost any battle up front winning controlled ball from N.J.W. tight and lines out. G. P. Trotter, G. Smith and G. C. Woods have been the back row, Trotter the flyer and instigator., Woods the defensive grafter and Smith whose earlier experiences at centre 2nd X V have enabled him recently to look the most complete back row This season has produced the strongest 2nd XV for scrre time player. This then is the XV who need seven points to be the highest and got off to a good start by their beating Richmond School 1st points scoring sides ever, who have entertained and who I believe XV for the first time in eleven years and then went on to a win have enjoyed their rugby very much. I wish them all the very best against Johnston School. But the run of wins did not cor.tinue. in the future. (Also played C. Anderson, A. Lawson, S. Ellis, P. Sinton, P. Gray, N. Townson, C. Wood). The really tight matches have been ones against schools who have always tended to produce good teams or against teams which Finally I would like to express my thanks to all the parents who themselves have been enjoying a vintage year. None of the defeats in their generous way have contributed to the success of the season, have been walkovers. the caterers for their efficiency and all the remainder of the rugby masters who have given their time so assiduously, The game has been played to a high standard of personal and co-operative skill though even in the best matches it has not been v. Invitation XV won 7-4 for all of the first and second halves. The pack though not massive v. Durham City Colts won 59-0 won more than their fair share of ball in the set pieces, though not v. Sedbergh lost 0-26 in the loose and they always gained favourable comment from the v. King’s School won 40-13 opposition. v. Leeds G.S. lost 4-29 v. A m p le fo rth w on 13-12 The backs comprised elements of last years team who were more 30

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mature in their style of play and younger, newer individuals who Senior Colts improved steadily. P8 W2 L6 For 67 Against 103 The spirit of the team was enhanced by being good enough to practise with the first team on most afternoons and many played This has been a poor season in terms of results although the side for the firsts though this did not happen to the indefatigable captain, has performed admirably on all occasions and improved technically Philip Staveley—a true 2nd XV character. th ro u g h o u t th e te rm . Each game has follow e d a fam ilia r pattern with the team holding its own until losing a player through injury. It is perhaps significant to note that the two victories recorded to Players date were achieved on the only two occasions when the team Gray, P. G. (I), Gray, D.S., W estbury, Martin, Berriman, Sample, suffered no injuries. The team’s failings, apart from injuries, must be S., Scott, R. G. A., Allen, Townson, N. * (I), Braithwaite (I), Pen- attributed to bad tackling during many games, together with an nock, Sinton (I), Phillips, Peacock, Thomson, B., Everett, J., Raw, almost total lack of penetration, particularly in the backs. Sedgewick Lawson (I), Anderson, C. (I), Ellis, S. (I), Sedgewick, Edge, Staveley, has been an exception in this respect and his tremendous breaks P.*, Wood, C. * (I), Duell, Higginson. have been a prominent feature of the team’s play. * Colours (I) Played on Firsts In the pack, Hemsley’s outstanding hooking has enabled us to hold our own in the tight, whilst Mason, and MallaJ when not injured, have jumped well in the lineout. One of the best aspects Results of the forwards’ play however has been their rucking and mauling v. Richmond w on 31-12 and they have frequently dominated the opposition in these depart­ v. Johnston won 28-0 ments. At half back Brook and Holyoak have built up a good under­ v. St. A idan’s lost 22-0 standing although the latter’s service has never been good. Ferryhill won 40-0 A t centre and full back respectively Margrave and D. Gray have been Leeds II lost 4-23 fearless in defence whilst C. E. Thompson has shown real pace on the Ampleforth II lost 42-6 w ing. Dame Allans II w on 18-28 My thanks are due to Brook for his unfailing spirit as Captain, Bishop Auckland w on S4-0 both on and off the field, despite much adversity. It is through no County U-16 XV lost 4-16 lack of effort on his behalf that the team has met with such little Ashville II lost 14-6 success. St. Peters II lost 15-10 The following have represented the team: Barnard Castle II w on 11 -8 D. Gray, C. E. Thompson, Margrave, Sedgewick, Dickinson, Brook, Holyoak, Richards, Hassall, Hemsley, Weightman, Mallal. GAMES SECTION

Tully, Johnson, Mason, Howie, Ferguson, Jewers, Eeecroft, G. Carver C lubs Holmes, Spark, S. Lodge. N.A.H. Record: P 4, W I, L 3, For 60, Against 126 This term ’s results were very disappointing with the exception Junior Colts of the first match against St. Aidan’s when superb handling by the The playing record of the side was:- backs brought twelve tries in a convincing win. Thereafter, however P 7, W 3, D I, L 3, Pts F 131 Pts A 153 our hopes were dashed as the team came up against bigger and more After the early defeat at home to Richmond and a mauling by determined opposition. Tackling was non-existent in the rout by Newcastle R.G.S. the side settled down to play some good attacking Dame Allan’s but renewed courage by the players held up a strong rugby football. The only other defeat was at thehands of Ashville St. Peter’s team to within 5 minutes of the end of the game, when by 18 points to 15 points, a game which could have gone either way. the defence finally gave. Injuries caused some readjustments in the The drawn match with St. Peters York was rather disappointing team for the Barnard Castle match but the fighting spirit went as a from our point of view as we led 12-4 with only ten minutes to go couple of early tries were scored and in the end the opposition but just held on to draw in the final minutes when two easy con­ won very easily. versions were missed against us. Durham School seems to have missed out in acquiring or breeding Good victories were achieved against St. Aidan’s, Dame Allans, big boys under the age of 14: but failures cannot be attributed and Barnard Castle. Even though it is nice to win the side did not wholly to lack of size, for the victory against St. Aidans and fine always play its best rugby in victory and probably the best per­ display against St. Peter’s were against big teams. There are some formances were against Ashville and St. Peter's York. very skillful players in the side, with Bland, the captain, and Nelson- The backs eventually settled down to show attacking flair but Williams outstanding, but too many players have not done them­ were often vulnerable in defence. Tackling was often too high and selves justice in the matches. French and Parker on the wings look this led to many points against. The forwards were not a big pack good prospects and Briggs has the potential for becoming a fine but played with skill and determination although they did occasion­ player. Flaws in technique in the match situation often let down the ally fade in the second half of matches. forwards but McGlen has led the pack keenly with good support The side was ably captained by J. G. Carver who was well assisted from Ferguson, Lamb, Jacobson, McDonald, Turner and Nutter. by the pack leader C. J. Kingston. The Reserve team also had a match in which they went down to The following boys represented the Junior Colts this year:- St. Peter’s but I am told that they enjoyed the experience. R. J. Thom pson, N . Hughes, C. P. Barkes, S. L. Lodge, D. R. Sedge- Finally a word of thanks to Dr. McDonald for his help and en­ wick, I. H. Pattinson, V. Kazerooni, C. J. Brown, J. G. Carver, M. D. thusiasm. Geeves, C. W. K. Peakin, C. J. Kingston, A. M. Swinburne, S. E. The following have also represented the team: H. Thompson, D resner, M. P. Manners, J. P. Spark, M. R. S m ith, R. S. G rainger, Lawson, Spain, Allan, Morris, Matthew, Swinburne, Reed, Rosser, P. T. Holmes, I. R. W h ite . The enthusiastic ‘B’ team v. St. Peter's was: Spain, Dodgins. 32

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Kent, Morton, Familton, Allan, Morris (Capt.), Adan, P. Thompson, Talkin Tarn was entered on a broad front extending from Elite Wilkes, Rutter, Blackburn, Swinburne, Rosser, Wheatley. eights to novice sculls and produced four finalists out of 5 events, A. J. Foster the fifth being John Inman who lost narrowly to John Watkinson of Van M ildert; the latter is now on the staff. Although not a success the results lifted the Club into second place next to Durham Uni­ versity in the Page Pennant—the Victor Ludorum trophy of the FIVES North East; a fairly accurate assessment, we must admit. The new courts were completed in November after some delay After Talkin Tarn the crew was transformed into a Junior Under- but they have proved well worth waiting for. The ball runs true, 18 Crew and trained for Nottingham National Championships only the ventilation system is excellent and the comfortable spectators’ three weeks away. gallery is a great asset. The toat went very fast and it was soon clear that they should Completion was marked by the British Universities Sports go for the silver medal in the coxed fours, knowing that Wallingford Federation Fives Championships which were held during the Schools were in with a real chance for the gold. A pleasant but weekend 22/24 November jointly in the School and Durham Uni­ strenuous training camp was followed by a performance which was versity Courts. The competition was under the personal super­ well up to expectation. In a fresh headwind the School put a com­ vision of Mr. D. E. Gardner, President of the Rugby Fives Association fortable seven second lead on St. Paul’s who won the bronze. and it is hoped that this will prove to be merely the first of many Lower VI crew— A. Duncan, J. Everett, M. Reed, S. Bain, S. Potter. tournaments to be held in the School courts, and that the oppor­ Nottingham Crew—A. Duncan, S. Bain, M. Reed, J. Inman, tunity of seeing some excellent matches will stimulate interest T. James. within the School. The School has a fixture against Durham University near the end 1974 has been a successful year for the Club, largely due to the of term, and it is expected that a normal fixture list will be forth­ Captain, Gordon Woods who, supported by senior members and coming next term. coaches, was at pains to ensure that everything that could be done D.B. was done and done well. Bumping Races—Oh joy! What a muddle—were resumed after a gap of some years. To the sound of real gunpowder Langley set out to gain the Headship by bumping Poole at Bede’s. Racing B O A T C L U B finished 40 minutes ahead of schedule. After Durham Regatta, a lower sixth crew remained in training A Poole House under 14 crew won their class at Bradford schools for Leeds Regatta where they lost in Elite Fours to Peterborough regatta for the second time in three years. City by two feet, and then combined with St. Leonards, lost to a Sadly, “ Bicky” passed away at home after watching the bumping strong York City Crew in Senior B eights. races. His association with the Boat Club started over SO years ago. 33

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Please make a note now in your diary of the following events: The O.D. Cricket X I fixtures for 1975 are: The London Dinner Sunday, 15th June v Old St. Beghans (away) The 1975 London O.D. Dinner will be held at the Junior Carlton Saturday, 12th July v The School Club, Pall Mall, SW1Y 5LT., on Friday 15th March, the evening Sunday, 13th July v Old Giggleswickians (home) before the England v Scotland match at Twickenham. Owing to ever-increasing costs, the random circularisation of The O.D. Dinner O.D.s is quite uneconomic. Hence, it is intended to lim it despatch of notices to those who have attended in the past or whose names The Annual Dinner of the O.D. Society was held in Big School and addresses are known to be up to date. on the evening of Saturday, 13th July, 1974. The President of the If you have moved into the South of England recently, and would Society, Dr. H. C. Ferens, C.B.E. took the Chair. The Headmaster like to join us on this occasion, please send or telephone the details replied to the toast “ Floreat Schola” , proposed by J. L. Hinkley, O.D. of your name and address to the acting secretary of the London O.D. The following were present: Society, G. H. P. Grenfell, 43 Kenwood Drive, Beckenham, Kent, H. C. Ferens; The Dean; M. W. Vallance; D. S. Palmer; S. B. BR3 2QY., telephone no. 01-650-2314. Roberts; C. B. Young; C. R. Deane; C. F. Meikle; J. D. Peele; H. L. The headmaster, and we hope at least one other master, will Lister; C. K. Pattinson; C. H. G. Hopkins; E. F. Dawson-Walker; be with us and we all hope as many as can possibly do so w ill make R. G. Russell; J. D. Sharman; J. A. Dotchin; T. A. Carlile; O. B. every effort to give them and your contemporaries the pleasure A a rv o ld ; C. T. L. H arrison; J. R. N . Bell; G. M. Bell; G. R. B errim an; of your company. V. Ferens; C. W . Surtees; E. R. Berry; R. A. Taylor; H. M. Hedley; The Yorkshire Dinner will be on Thursday 20th March 1975 G. V. Anderson; R. D. Lowson; E. G. Dodds; C. H. A. Howe; A. at the Three Horse Shoes Hotel, Boroughbridge. Secretary C. N. Barraclough; H. Kirton; G. Gilbertson; J. Quash; C. N. Hobson; Hobson of 3,^Hengate, Beverley, HU 17 8BL. H. M. Oxley; L. Turnbull; K. H. Wheatley; M. Sharman; R. Lowson; W . Elstrop; B. Elstrop; P. E. B. W elby; W . L. Taylor; E. B. Sadler; T h e 19 74T b.D. Reu nion w ill be held on th e week-end 12/13 J. N . Lindsay; C. B. N oble ; R. Johnson; R. D. Thom son; W . H. July. On the 12th the O.D. XI will play the School, and the Annual Maddison; D. H. Hird; E. B. Lincoln; D. Baty; G. S. Bell; C. M. W atts; Dinner will be held in Big School. The toast of “ Floreat Schola” J. M. Watson; P. W . Hedley; S. St. C. Bostock; J. L. Hinkley; T. W al­ will be proposed by K. Gibson, O.D., and on Sunday, 13th July, ker; P. Staples; R. H. B. Bennet; T. D. Stirk; N. J. Williams; J. B. the preacher at the Commemoration Service will be the Dean of Clarke; M. Stephenson; J. C. Sutton; I. D. H. Rowlands; B. S. Flet­ Durham . cher; K. E. C. Howe; J. R. Marsden; N. MacLeod; R. A. Swainston; The fifth Easter Buffet Dance will be held in Big School on C. B. W . Pegman; G. W . Hedley; C. N. B. Young; D. F. Hinkley; Friday, 18th April. It has unfortunately proved necessary to lim it S. C. Charles; R. A. Chadeyron; P. F. Gilbert; H. E. Charlton; the number of tickets. An application form appears in this issue. G. I. Holmes; A. G. M. Johnson; P. G. Aarvold; N. Hodgson; R. J. 35

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Malden; P. J. N. Copeland; D. Keeton; M. A. C. Hole; W . Hammond; Vernon Ferens secretary of the Lodge since 1972 has been suc- G. Clayton; S. Lamb; J. R. Staveley; P. A. Dickson; F. R. D. Fenning; ceded by Brian Elstrop, Broadmeadows Manor, Near Consett, I. F. Akruk; J. S. Thompson; A. C. Holroyd; W. D. F. Surtees; Co. Durham, DH8 9HD. P. R. W alton; D. L. Barratt; R. J. Corner; B. Macdonald; S. H. Dixon; J. R. W. Salkeld; K. Brown; N. G. E. Gedye; J. T. Jackson; J. H. Croasdell; P. A. Middleton; S. Tilley; H. Darling; D. J. Newton; O.D. Cricket R. A. Vincent-Jones; J. W . Salkeld; P. Thompson; W . M. Dixon; The O.D. XI drew both its matches this year. In a match consider­ K. Gibson; J. Squibb; D. Josephs; M. A. Hudson. ably affected by rain, we had the worst of a draw with the Old Giggleswickians. Later in the season the School batted very well to set a formidable target. The O.D.s just managed to hold out for a Yorkshire Branch O.D. Dinner draw. Unfortunately the match against the Old St. Beghans had to The following O.D.’s and staff attended the Dinner at the Three be cancelled because the opposition could not raise a team. Horse Shoes Hotel, Boroughbridge, on Wednesday, 9th October The following played for the O.D.s this season: 1974: G. Berriman; R. Sample; H. D. Pern; G. D. Pattison; R. J. Malden; C. M. Watts, R. Salkeld, P. Dickson, K. D. R. Hay, J. Phillips, M. A. Hudson, T. W . Pinkney, J. Minto, A. D. Howe, T. D. Stirk, G. R. L. Lister; D. H. Mayhew; N. G. Forster; S. Brooks; H. C. Ferens; J. A. Brett; W . B. M. Scott; C. N. Hobson; P. J. N. Copeland; J. R. Staveley, S. H. Charles, W . L. Taylor, G. S. Walton, P. F. J. R. Marsden; J. K. Bailey; M. E. Rinquist; D. H. Hird; R. G. Wicks; C harlton. B. Macdonald; E. D. Good; W. J. Winterbottom; F. D. Procter; T.D.S. C. D. Potter; D. Baty; G. C. Woods (Head of the School) The Cambridge University O.D. Tie O .D . Lodge Owing to the generosity of W. L. Taylor, O.D., a supply of The Old Dunelmian Lodge has had another successful year under Cambridge O.D. ties has been made available to the School store. the m astership o f F. R. N . M a rtin. The proceeds of sale will go to the Development Fund. If you would Alan Barraclough was installed as the new Master on July 13th, like one please forward a minimum remittance of £1.00 to the a dinner followed in Big School attended by ninety members and School Store. guests. It is pleasing to report that in April of this year Percy Cooper received Grand Lodge honours thus joining the ranks of the fol­ lowing O.D. Officers of United Grand Lodge of England:- Vernon General News: Ferens, Shirley B. Roberts, Charles F. Meikle and A. R. Glenton. R. D. APPLETON (I 933/36) has been awarded the O.B.E. 36

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G. W. BAKER (1959/63), an Associate of the Royal Institution of C. N. HOBSON (1938/42) who is senior partner in the family firm Chartered Surveyors is now Staff Surveyor with the Northern of Solicitors, Neville Hobson and Son, Beverley has been elected Rock Building Society, after some years in private practice. President of the Hull Incorporated Law Society for the year 1974/75. P. C. BAYLEY (1957/61), who emigrated to Canada in 1967, brought over to Britain on tour this summer the band of the Secondary M. H. LAMB (1957/61) is now with the Insurance Division of Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd., Hong Kong. School where he was Director of Music. He is now at University in Vancouver. H. L. LISTER (1916/21) has been appointed the first Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland. J. A. C. BELL (1937/42) has been appointed to the staff of Beverley R. MAHER (1967/71) has graduated from the University of Salford, Minster in the Diocese of York, and has special oversight of the and is now going on to do an M.Sc. degree. Parish of St. Peter, Woodmansey, Beverley. T. R. SHEPHERD (1946/53) recently became Vicar of the new J. H. CROASDELL (1965/71) represented England in the Under parish of St. Martin, Perry Common, and is currently engaged in 23 Rugby International against Tonga. building a large new Church Centre, incorporating a Worship M. De REDDER (1942/46) who is Chief Engineer at the British Room, Sports Hall, Youth Centre, Day Centre for the elderly Steel Works, Workington entered the London to Brighton and handicapped, and a Play group room. The costs are being Rally for the third consecutive year with his wife, Pat, in their met jointly by the Church, the City of Birmingham, and the 1904 Cadillac. (Top speed: 22 m .p.h. 33 miles to the gallon; one Depaitment of Education and Science. pint of oil per hour) J. N. TEMPLE (1964/69) who graduated in 1972 with Second Class A. T. HAY (1960/65) is teaching P.E., and in charge of cricket and Honours in Law from Manchester University, went into Business squash at Trinity College, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Management, and after eighteen months in the international fashion business is now Personal Assistant to the Deputy-Chairman K. D. R. HAY (1965/70) is teaching English and History at Canford of the Group of Lotus Car Companies. School. For part of the term he was in charge of their Fifteen. T. W . THOMPSON (1958/62), after obtaining Second Class Honours P. R. HESELTON (1944/48) was appointed Chaplain and Head of the in Geology at Newcastle University, took up a Research Student­ D epa rtm e nt at th e Blue C oat School, W alsall on 1st Jan. 1974. ship in Pure G eology at E dinburgh U n iv e rs ity in 1967. In 1968 T. C. HINDSON (1948/53), who was appointed Lieutenant Colonel he transferred back to Newcastle to study Rock Mechanics, for in the R .A.M .C . in 1973, is C onsultant A dviser in D erm atology w hich he was awarded a Ph.D. in 1973 and is now q member of to the Ministry of Defence (Army), and is in charge of the Army the Research Staff. He has applied for a lecturing post in the Services Dermatology Department. In 1971 he was awarded the Centre for Earth Sciences and Engineering at the University of R.A.M.C. Alexander Prize for Military Medica Research. Texas. He m arried in 1966, and has tw o sons, born in 1969 and 1971 39

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George Eric Lewis, M.A., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M B., B.Chir., It was said of him that we “ had done more for South Australia than M.R.C.P. many who had received decorations” . Aged 74, he returned to Scotland in 1964, and in spite of trouble George Lewis was a Scholar of Christ's College, Cambridge and was pursuing a very distinguished career as a physician and surgeon with his sight and poor health, served until his death on the Execu­ both in England and the U nited States. In 1939 he became a Naval tive Committee of the Forces Help Society. Officer and his career was cut short by a serious car accident when on duty in 1940, which caused his immediate and final retirement at the age of 35. Although partially paralysed and unable to com­ Malcolm Geoffrey Stewart municate, he showed great courage in his attempt to overcome his M. G. Stewart had a distinguished school career, being Head of the disability and in the acceptance of his misfortune. School, Captain of the XV and of Gym, a member of the XI, and an Exhibitioner of St. John’s College, Cambridge. Apart from his war service as a navigator in the R.A.F. with 622 Sqdn. Bomber Command, his life was spent as a dedicated teacher Malcolm Hay Ochortcar Forbes in a variety of different schools. A fter the war he taught in six schools Major Forbes, whose grandfather and great uncle were at the where he was Deputy Headmaster, two of them in South Africa School from 1842-45, entered the Royal Indian Marine as a Cadet and one in Eire. He was teaching at Norwood School, Exeter until on leavipg school in 1908. Five years later he transferred to the his death in April this year. 3rd Eat'n. Gordon Highlanders in which he served during the His contribution to school life was considerable both as a classics Great War. He went to France with the First Expeditionary Force teacher, and as an enthusiastic player and coach on the games field. on 5th September 1914 with the First Reinforcement after the He is survived by his two sons Robin and Jonathan. Battle of Mons. He was wounded and taken prisoner in 1915. He emigrated to Australia after the W ar, and after fruit farming for a yea^r, he joined the staff of St. Peter’s College, Adelaide, where he remained for over thirty years, and while still on the staff of St. Peteii’s, was a Volunteer Instructor in the R.A. Navy during the Second :World War. He was an accomplished linguist and an enthusiastic Scout. W hile iri charge of the Scouts at St. Peter’s he founded a Sea Scout group, a,nd for many years ran camps for as many as 200 boys. On leaving ,.t. Peter’s he spent ten years as an Education Officer in various jeception centres for European immigrants into Australia.