Vol. XXII, No. 12 December, 1968 BAINES GRAMMAR SCHOOL POULTON-LE-FYLDE

GOVERNORS OF THE SCHOOL: Chtirman: County Alderman J. R. Hull, C.B.E. Vice-Chaiman: A. B. Bithell, Esq.

FOUNDATION GOVERNORS: CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE Mrs. G. M. A. Abbott,J.P. E. D. Tagg, M.A., Ph.D.. F.I.M.A. T. A. M. Bell, Esq., Ph.D., B.Arch., S. Hanhau, Esq. JULY "POULTONIAN" M.C.D., A.R.I.B.A., A.M.T.P.I. E. A. Horner, Esq. G. C. Bishop, Esq. Russell Smith, Esq. Councillor C. Eddleston Rev. T.J. Stretch, T.D., B.A. SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CouncillorJ. Moon

EDITOR NOT LATER THAN REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNORS:

2nd MAY, 1969. W. Ci-EGO, Esq., M.P. County Councillor F. Lofthouse, J.P. Councillor T. E. Croft Councillor C. F. Stebbino County Councillor E. Fry Councillor C. Halliwell J. Ratcliffe, Esq.

MASTERS OF THE SCHOOL: Headmaster: W. H. Martin, M.A.(Oxon.) Deputy Headmaster: F. L. Scupholme, M.Sc. (Sheffield) E. Hood, B.A. (London) J. N. Pryce, B.A. (Mane.) H. N. Moulding, B.A. (Mane.) R. Fielding, M.A. (Cantab.) J. A. Paterson, M.A. (Cantab.) W. West, M.Inc. Soc. Mus. H. E. Tomlinson, M.A. (Mane.), F.H.S. J. T. Bradley, B.Sc. (Liverpool) D. G. Marsh, B.Sc. (Wales) F. Marsden, B.Sc. (Mane.) W. Hick, B.A. (London) T. Lawrenson, B.A. (Sheffield) J. Charnley, City and Guilds Cert. I. W. Ridley, B.A. (Dunelm) (Wood and Metal) A. V. Moss, B.Sc. (Wales) G. K. Mitchell, B.Sc. (Mane.) H. Colledge, A.T.D. (Liverpool) T. L. Thompson, B.A. (Leeds) H. E. Goulding, B.A. (Nottingham) J. Green, M.Sc. (Mane.), F.R.I.C. A. H. Roberts, B.A. (Bristol) A. C. Smith, B.Sc. (Mane.) J. PiLKiNOTON, Ph.G., (Mane.) D. Gregson, M.A. (Oxon.) I. C. Tortoishell (Chester) P. S. Ward, B.Sc. (Sheffield), M.I.Biol. E. Lockton, B.Sc.(Manc.) A.M.I.Mech.E. E. J. Slater, B.Sc. (Birmingham) G. PuRVEs (Lancaster) J. Leaddetter (Leeds) Rev. A. CATrANACii, B.A.(Wales) A. Field, D.P.E. (Carnegie) 1 BAINES GRAMMAR SCHOOL the delights of fell-walking in the Lake District. Mr. Smith was also much involved in the hard work done on the F.J. Stafford Memorial Camp Site project. He has given stalwart assistance in the School Choir for many years, and when a School Play has been toward, has always shown great interest, helping at every performance, producing the "noises off", and performing wonders of make-up with practised The Poultonian hand and a stick of No. 9. The Film Society has been indebted to him over the years for his continued support, and since 1955 Vol. XXII, No. 12 December, 1968 Flt./Lt. Smith has commanded the School A.T.C. Squadron, and devoted to its multifarious activities much of his time and energy. This is a brief record of a great deal of willing service, and the EDITORIAL school will miss him. The school thanks J. H. Phillipson (1960-67) for his generous His colleagues on the staff, too, will lose from the Common donation of a Chemistry Book for the School Library. Room a raconteur of quality, not only witty in himself, but, like The School Magazine reflects to the best of its ability something Falstaff, "the cause that wit is in other men". His unruffled, cheerful of the diversity of interests and activities, academic and non- good nature has always been perfectly proof against any shaft of wit academic, in the School. It can do so effectively only if those boys fired at him, whether in earnest or in game. who are interested and active write for it, and report on their The whole School will join us in wishing him a long and happy doings. Not every school activity is reported in these pages. More, retirement. we think, could have been. We can offer publicity to those societies which are struggling to survive, and enable minority interests to The School is to lose another member of Staff at the end of the advertise their attractions. term. Mr. H. E. Goulding leaves Baines to take up an appointment at St. Austell County Grammar School, Cornwall. He has taken an The Editor acknowledges receipt of the following Magazines: interest in a number of School Societies, and played a full part in The Kirkhamian, The Magazine ofBlackpool Grammar School,The life at Baines for four years. With him go the warm good wishes of Arnoldian, The Magazine of Elmslie School, The Wigan Grammar the whole school for his future career. School Magazine, The Magazine of Blackpool Collegiate School. We welcome two new members to the Staff in January. Mr. R. J. Wilson, B.A.(Cantab.) will teach Physics, and comes to BY THE WAY us from a post as Research Officer in Physics with I.C.I. Mr. S. P. Simpson, B,A.(Oxon.), will replace Mr. Goulding in the Geography At the end of the present term, Mr. A. C. Smith retires. An Department. Old Boy of Manchester Grammar School, he was appointed to the school in 1950, after service in the R.A.F. and experience at Mr. D. G. Marsh—we were all delighted to see him back in Freckleton Emergency Training College, and has taught Physics September after his serious operation, apparently in good form— and Mathematics at all levels during most of the period since then. was invited to become Senior Housemaster of Hodgson House in A host of boys will pay tribute to his patient teaching, and the succession to Mr. E. Astell. He felt unable to accept the invitation, genuine warmth and friendliness of his approach. and Mr. J. N. Pryce, whom we congratulate, has been appointed to the position. We are pleased to see he is recovering from his Mr. Smith has always played his part in a great many school very unfortunate accident. activities. He was active in the work of building the School Pavilion, One Old Boy, B. W. Marsden, is now doing research in Low and has always done a generous share of refereeing and umpiring. Temperature Physics at Wadham College, Oxford, and another, His enthusiasm for cricket in particular—"the game for gentlemen", D.J. B. Shaw, is doing research in Russian Geography, and learning he says, has always been vigorously expressed, though, as a Lancas Russian with a view to attending Moscow University in the near trian, he has suffered (not, of course, in silence!) in more recent future. years. True to the traditions of his beloved M.G.S., he has always iDeen keenly interested in School camping, and for many years ran There have been a number of innovations at School this term annual school camps in Langdale Valley. At these, boys were and interesting changes are being tried. Lunchtime supervision is introduced to the various joys of open-air life, and specifically to now undertaken, for example, by two ladies appointed for that purpose, and Senior School lines have been largely abolished. Most HOUSE OFFICIALS of us will welcome these changes. Not so welcome has been the long Founder's House: drawn out re-wiring of the school, and the consequent disturbances, House Masters: Messrs. Tomlinson, Mitchell, Fielding, Lawrenson, not all of them amusing, this has caused. It will be, no doubt, Tortoisheli, Lockton, Purves. eventually, "all systems go". We hope it is no too cynical asperity House Captain: D. G. Burrows. Secretary: J. R. Catterall to reflect that by then, at the present rate of progress, the Football Captain: D. G. Burrows Swimming Captain: P. W. Yatcs. Americans may well be on the Moon. Unwelcome too, to those Hodgson House: Vlth formers who come by car, has been the police prohibition on the parking of cars on the road outside the school. House Masters: Messrs. Pryce, Marsh, Ward, Leadbetter, Marsden, Goulding, Pilkington. Congratulations to Mr. I. C. Tortoishell on his recent engage- House Captain: J. Leadbetter Secretary: S. Redhead ment, best wishes to our November G.C.E. candidates and a Happy Football Captain: J. S. Lockwood. Christmas to you all. Swimming Captain: M. J. Brandwood.

Hibbert House: TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 1968-69 House Masters: Messrs. Paterson, Charnley, Smith, Gregson, Slater, Ridley, Roberts. Spring Term: Re-open: Tuesday, 7th January, 1969. House Captain: M. J. Hart Secretary: P. Croft Close: Wednesday, 2nd April, 1969. Football Captain: M. J. Porter Half Term: School closed for three days Swimming Captain: C. S. Bromley. Friday, 14th February, Monday, 17th and Tuesday, 18th February. Whittington House: Summer Term: Re-open: Tuesday, 22nd April, 1969. House Masters: Messrs. Hood, Moulding, Hick, Thompson, Green, Close: Wednesday, 16th July (noon). Bradley, Moss, Colledge. House Captain: G. Postlethwaite Secretary: P. R. Brough Half Term: (Whit.) School closed for six days from Football Captain: G. Postlethwaitc Friday, 23rd May to Friday, 30th May (inclusive) Swimming Captain: C. M. Wendt Autumn Term: Re-open Tuesday, 2nd September, 1969. Close: Friday, 19th December, 1969. HONOURS LIST, APPOINTMENTS, Etc. Half Term: School closed for three days. M. F. Aldersley (1959-66) Natural Science Tripos IB Class II Thursday, 30th October, Friday, 31st October Div. 11, Cambridge. and Monday, 3rd November. P. Anderson (1956-63) B.Sc. Hons., Class II, Sunderland College of The School will re-open on Wednesday, 7th January, 1970. Technology. C. W. Bale (1957-64) B.Sc. Hons. Class II(i), Metallurgy and Chemistry, Manchester. SCHOOL OFFICIALS, 1968-69 R. S. Bingham (1958-65) B.Sc. Chemistry, University College, London. Senior Prefect: M. J. Hart, P. C. Boyer (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons. Class HI, Chemistry, Bristol. Deputy Senior Prefect: J. Leadbetter J. L. Cardy (1958-65) B.A., Hons. Mathematics, Class I, Distinction in part three of the Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge. S. G. Anderson, L. W. Armitage, R. Benson, N. J. Bradshaw, R. Collinge (1958-65) B.Sc.Hons. Class II(i), Electrical Engineering- D. G. Burrows, J. R. Catterall, D. B. Corry, M. R. Duty, C. H. London. Hamer,I. N. HoIIoway,S. J. Howarth, N. G. Howarth, I. S. Kippax, A. Cryer (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons. Class II(i), Bio-chemistry, Sheffield. G. Lawton, K. M. Laycock, J. M. Pearson, M. J. Porter, D. Cullingworth (1959-66) Natural Science Tripos, IB, Class II G. Postlethwaite, D. R. Seal, I. C. Shaw, N. A. Singleton, M. J. Div. II, Cambridge. Wilson, K. R Wyncoll. J. A. Deft (1963-67) Elected to Scholarship in Natural Sciences, Downing College, Cambridge. School Society: J. L. Edge (1957-64) B.Sc. Mathematics, Birmingham. President of Treasurer: L. W. Armitage. Chancellor's Hall. D. E. Ellacott (1957-64) B.Ed., Keele University. great many- subjects, the individual qualities of students were a P. J. Etchells (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons., Class II(i), Chemistry, strong factor in their success. At "A" Level, boys were able, within Liverpool. reasonable limits, to study the subjects they preferred and enjoyed, C. Fouweather (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons., Class I, Chemistry, and usually attempted three such subjects. Any attempt to do more Nottingham. than three left little time for General Studies and the non-academic G. C. Goldberg (1958-65) B.A. Hons., Class II(i), History, interests which were essential to the general education of a Sixth- Birmingham. former. Such an attempt was also unwise since it tended to reduce A. J. Hamer (1958-64) M.A. Hons., Class II, English, Edinburgh. D. Hyde (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons., Class II(i), Chemistry, Liverpool. the degree of success in the candidate's chosen subjects and thus K. F. Johnson (1960-66) College Prize in Natural Sciences, adversely influence his chance for University entrance. Many of our candidates had achieved the highest possible grades in their subjects, Magdalene College, Cambridge. and of the 59 "A" Level Candidates in July, 42 were now attending D. Malam (1962-64) B.Tech. Hons., Class II, Mechanical Engineer Universities and Colleges. The school had suffered a sad loss in the ing, Loughborough University of Technology. B. W. Marsden (1958-64) B.Sc. Hons., Class I, Physics, Imperial death of Mr. Cardy the previous year, and the summer term had College, London, 1967. Scientific Officer, Meteorological seen the retirement of Mr. Astell after long service, but Baines Office, 1968. usually benefited greatly not only from the quality of its teaching M.J. Mellodey (1957-64) B.A. Hons., Class II(i), Mod. Languages, but also from the continuity of service of its Staff. The School's Liverpool. non-academic activities had been well maintained, and Baines had A. J. Parsons (1958-64) B.Sc. Hons., Class II, Aeronautical kept its fine reputation in the fields of soccer, cricket and athletics. Engineering, Imperial College, London. These activities, together with those of the School Societies and F. T. Preston (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons., Class II, Chemical Engineering, A.T.C. were an integral part of education in the school, and the Imperial College, London. School Magazine afforded evidence of the excellent capabilities of P. M. Richmond (TsSS-eS) B.Sc. Hons., Class II, Physics, Sheffield. some boys for verse, criticism and reports. The fabric of the School A. W. Robertson (1956-63) M.A., London University. remained, in some respects, inadequate, but the school had been A. Robinson (1958-65) B.Sc. Hons., Class I, Biochemistry, Sheffield. rewired, and new power points provided to facilitate the use of D. J. B. Shaw (1958-65) B.A. Hons., Class I, Geography, University audio-visual aids and aid scientific work in the laboratories. On the College, University of London. future status of the school there was no decision to report. Our D. C. Smith (1960-64) H.N.C. in Engineering with Credits. position appeared to be "temporary" which might, perhaps, assure G. A. Smith (1956-61) B.Sc. Hons., Class I in Building, University us of a long life. of Aston, Birmingham. Professor Lawrenson warned boys that on leaving school they would be pitched forth into the freedom of a particularly permissive society. The effect could be very much like being cast into outer SPEECH DAY space, and if they had not forged at school the necessary space-suit, The Annual Speech Day and Presentation of Prizes took place they would explode. University teachers saw many of the superficial on Thursday, 31st October, 1968, in the Winter Gardens Pavilion, effects of the explosion, but there were also deeper effects, for the Blackpool. The prizes were presented by Professor T. E. Lawrenson, unaccustomed environment could paralyse the brain, and the mass M.A., Ph.D., Professor of French Studies in the University of media of our modern society could too easily condition us into Lancaster. The Chairman of the proceedings was County Alderman non-thinking, receptive attitudes. Behind much student unrest there J. R. Hull, C.B.E,, Chairman, Lancashire Education Committee, was honest motivation, but mass action could be intellectually Chairman of the Governing Body. barren and depressing. If they were to resist the malign influences of the mass media, boys must make at school their own protective In his Report, the Headmaster said that he was often asked of space-suits. They must read widely, converse seriously and learn how Baines: "What sort of a school is it?" Since the question implied a to think for themselves. Thus they might be enabled to steer a course great deal, the official answer, that it was a Grammar School for like real men, not conditioned automata, between the ideological Boys, was obviously inadequate, and the Report on Speech Day was extremes which were a denial of the human spirit. really an attempt, within limits, to answer the question in some detail. In terms of"O" and "A" Level General Certificate Examina A Vote of Thanks to Professor Lawrenson was proposed by the tion successes our commitments had been adequately met, and at Senior Prefect, M. J. Hart. "O" Level there had been a wide range of individual performance The proceedings concluded with a short musical programme over a wide range of subjects. At this level, where boys studied a under the direction of Mr. W. West. SCHOLARSfflPS AND ADMISSIONS, 1968 PRIZE LIST

Scholarships— FORM AND MERIT PRIZES Thomas Bartlett Scholarship in Engineering Science, Liverpool Form Is! 1, M.J. Morgan; 2, A. H. .Armitagc. University: K. P. Gerrity. Form Im : 1, B. Bradshaw; 2, R. L. Unsworth. John Sykes Dewhurst Scholarship: M. J. Hart. Form Ix : 1, E. R. Castlcditic; 2, A. McGrandlc. R.A.F. Sixth Form Scholarship, Cranwell College:J. K. Murty. Form 2s ; I, J. J. Eastham; 2, S. Walker. r!n. Scholarship, Dartmouth College: C. Pegden. Form 2: 1, S. J. Morgan; 2, K. A. Mitchell. University Admissions— Form 2x: 1, C. M.Jones; 2, M.J. Calvcrlcy. Cambridge—Downing College: R. Hedgeland. Third Forms : M.J. Brandvvood, J. S. Duddington, R. Davics, A. P. Hitchen, I ondon—King's College: P. R. Maund; Middlesex Hospital M. K. Roberts, P. D. P. Skinner, P. Button. Medical School: A. J. Birtwell; Imperial College: R. J. Fourth Forms : D. 8. Christian, R. N. Dalton, C. R. Farrar, P. R. Leonard, Fisher; University College: C. M. Rumke; Goldsmith's S. C. Murphy, G. A. Shorrock, D. A. Thompson. College: P. Thompson. SPECIAL AND ENDOWED PRIZES Royal Holloway: W. S. Y. Hanham. Henry Fox Riley Bequest: Fifth Form Prizes—P. R. Brough. C. P. Houghton, Aberystwyth: P. Brown. .S. E. Varley, D. G. Thompson, R. Fox, P. Croft, D. I. Thomason. Alec Poole Memorial Prize: Upper Sixth Arts Prize—J. D. Clarke. Belfast: D. T. Rowe. Sir William Hodgson Memorial Prize for Science s Upper Sixth Science Bristol; J. D. Clarke. Prize—S. Brown, M. J. Hart, J. H. Phillipson, P. E. Taylor. Nottingham; D. M. Baxendale, S. Brown, D. J. Gowell, F. Barrow Robinson Memorial Prize: Lower Sixth Arts Prize—A. D. J. H. Phillipson, D. M. Parr, P. E. Taylor. Townsend, F. E. \\'lnttakcr. Manchester: M. J. Wilson, G. Foster. Richard Place Memorial Prize: Lower Sixth Science Prize—L. W. Armitage. Loughborough: P. C. Birtwell, J. A. Lord. R. Catterall, D. A. Mundcn.J. M. Pearson, L. G. Phillips, K. R. Wyncoll. Roland Darbyshire Prize for Mathematics ; M.J. Hart. Lancaster; P. M. Holt. Leo M. Ball Memorial Prize for Physics : R. J. Fisher. Liverpool; C. Clayton. David N. Bishop Memorial Prize for Chemistry : A. J. Birtwell, S. Brown, Newcastle; J. Tait. J. H. Phillipson, J. Lcadbcttcr. Glasgow; G. R. Bambcr. Keith Bamher Memorial Prize for English ; J. A. Lord. Salford; D. J. Eccles. F. J. Stafford Memorial Prize for Languages: J. D. Clarke. Leeds: P. N. Gilbert. G. C. Bishop Prize for History: Not awarded. Mrs. Keirby's Prize for Technical Science: W. R. Ceddcs, D. I. Eccles. Sheffield: B. Hopwood. A. C. Okell Prize for Arts : J. S. L. Williams. Lampeter: A. H. Fairhurst. The Tomlinson Memorial Prize (School Magazine): P. Thompson. College Admissions— Richard Thompson Memorial Prize: Photographic Society—1. N. Holloway. Public Speaking Prize : Colleges of Commerce, Technology, Education and Student (Bolton-Newton Prize): Senior School—P. R. Maund. Apprenticeships: (Harold Mason Prize): Middle School—B. J. Watts. Junior School—S. Walker. Portsmouth: P. A. Holme. Debating Prizes : Senior—J. A. Lord. Junior—N. Burrows. Hatfield: M. J. Hillman. Public Service Prizes : P. N. Gilbert, P. R, Mauntl, C, M. Rumkc, A. R. Wolverhampton; P. L. Horslcy. Shakespeare. Lanchester College, Coventry: W. D. Kings. JOINT MATRICULATION BOARD, NORTHERN UNIVERSITIES Liverpool: J. M. Kay. GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION, 1968 Harris College, Preston; T. G. P. Leech. Advanced Levels Stafford: R. L. Nelson. Three Subjects : J. D. Ackroyd, P. Brown (Distinction in Economicsj, J. D. North Western Polytechnic, London: D. Garner. Clarke (Distinction in French, German), T. M. Eaton, D. Garner, M, J. Hillman, P. M. Holt, P. L. Horsley, T. G. P. Leech, J. A. Lord (Distinction Redditch: R. Williams. in General Studies, English I-iterature), R. H. MacCallum, J. D. Mercer, John Dalton College, Manchester: C. F. Phillips. C. M. Rumke, P. Thompson, D. M. Baxendale (Distinction in Chemistry), p. C. Birtwell, D. I. Eccles (Distinction in Geometrical and Engineering Drawing), W. R. Geddes (Distinction in Geometrical and Engineering HOUSE REPORTS Drawing), M. J. Hart (Distinction in Mathematics, Further Mathematics Founder's House and Physics and Distinction in Special Mathematics and Further Mathematics Papers), R. L. Nelson (Distinction in Mathematics and Physics), C. Pegden We welcome to the House Mr. G. Purves who joined the staff (Distinction in Mathematics), P. E. Taylor (Distinction in Mathematics, this term. Physics and Chemistry), P. R. Maund (Distinction in General Studies), The Cock House Championslxip was assured last year by A. J. Birtwell (Distinction in Mathematics and Chemistry and Distinction in Special Chemistry Paper), S. Brown (Distinction in Mathematics, Physics convincing victories in the Athletics and Cricket competitions. In and Chemistry and Distinction in Special Chemistry Paper), D. J. Cowell, the former, Mercer was the Senior Runner-up, Calveley was the R. J. Fisher (Distinction in Mathematics, Physics and Distinction in Special Middle-School Champion and Fairclough the Junior Champion. Physics Paper), G. Foster (Distinction in Chemistry), P. N. Gilbert, W. S. Y. The House made a disappointing start to what is going to be a Hanham, B. Hopwood (Distinction in Chemistry),J. Leadbetter (Distinction in Chemistry and Distinction in Special Chemistiy Papers), J. K. Murty very open contest this year. We finished bottom of the table in (Distinction in Physics and Chemistry), D. M. Parr (Distinction in Math Football for the first time since the War. There was adequate talent, ematics and Chemistry), J. H. Phillipson (Distinction in Mathematics, but matches were thrown away in each section, sometimes through Physics and Chemistry and Distinction in Special Chemistry Paper), J. Tail, insufficient determination. M.J. Wilson (Distinction in Chemistry). Fortunately, this was redeemed largely in the Swimming Two Subjects : A. H. Fairhurst, J. M. Kay, W. D. Kings, S. G. Anderson, C. Clayton (Distinction in Chemistry), T. A. Robinson, G. Rostron, R. F. competition, in which each of our squadron teams made a superb Smith, P. A. Holme. G. R. Bamber, D. I. Rowe. rally. We came second to Whittington by the narrowest of margins One Subject; P. D. Hill, C.J. Mackie, R. Williams, K. F. Lawcs, D. B. Corry, —96^ points to 95—in the most exciting finish for many years. C. F. Phillips, Olive Williams. Calvelcy won the Senior Championship and there were many otlier Additional Subjects: J. A. Lord, P. A. Holme, P. R. Maund, G. R. Bambcr. praiseworthy performers, including several promising new boys. Members of the House are practising hard already for the Ordinary Levels Cross-Country and Gymnastic competitions, and are determined to Ten Subjects: P. R. Brough. meet the challenge posed by the early setback. Nine Subjects! P. Croft, R. Fox, S. E. Varley, D. P. Blundell, H. T. Cook. J. R. Catterall, U VI Sc. II. Eight Subjects : P. Caiey, M. Duesbuiy, M. Fell, J. Garner, W. Miller, D. W. Orme, A. T. Feet, J. S. L. Williams, C. P. Houghton, K. J. Parkin, 8. C. Hodgson House Redhead, D. G. Thompson, T.J. Gray. This term has seen an outstanding achievement in winning the Seven Subjects : P. M. Preston, M. F. Taylor, D. I. Thomason, C. J. Fletcher, football cup, for only the fourth time in Hodgson's history. With the A. P. Manby, I. M. Mitchell, L. Parker, P. R. Brierley, M. Hampson, J. M. J. Valentine. obvious young talent that is present in the house, we have high Six Subjects : D. G. Bentley, B. Blundcll, S. J. Hardman, M. F. Riley, J. D. hopes of continued success in this sphere. Stanncy, C. S. Bromley, A. A. Porter, S. Rossall, J. S. Kcnyon. Thanks to enthusiastic leadership and a fighting spirit through Five Subjects :J. Bamford, T. W. Redman, B. J. Watts. S. D. Wilkinson, E. B. out the three teams, we won several overwhelming victories, Maclean, P. R. Relph, A. N. Bricrley. particularly in the middle school. We also brought the competition Four Subjects : R. A.Johnston, D. R. Procter, K. E. Speed. to an exciting climax with a typical comeback in the final senior Fewer than Four Subjects: H. R. Ambridgc, M. E. Ross, J. N. Bailey, S. B. match which earned us the vital winning point. Elliott, E. R. J. Gorst, R. Hartley, J. F. Holdcn, D. C. Lofthousc, R. E. Those who took part in the swimming, performed to the best Morris, D. Norton, S. iS'uttall, C. M. Wendt, R. C. Bradley, I. R. Buglass, of their abilities, but next year we hope for more competitors, which R.J. Cobb, L. Fothcrgiil, K.J. Fry, M.J. Huggins,J. R. Hunt, D. Mcllows- Facer, S.J. Mulligan, D.J. Murfin, S. Norwood, .S. P. Pickover, P. RatcHRc, will boost our morale. s. Redhead, L VI Arts. A. I. Woodage. Additional Subjects ; P. Brown, J. D. Clarke, A. R. Clinning, T. M. Eaton, Hibbert House A. H. Fairhurst, D. Garner, M. J. Hillman, P. M. Holt, P. L. Horslcy, This term has so far seen the completion of the football and T. G. P. Leech, R. H. MacCallum, J. D. Mercer, D.J. Pootc, C. M. Rumkc, P. Thompson, R. Williams, D. M. Baxendale, C. Clayton, D. I. Eccles, swimming competitions. Our football teams were unlucky to finish M. J. Hart, G. Rostron, R. F..Smith, P. E. Taylor. C. Williams, A.J. Birtwell, third after putting up good performances in several of the matches. S. Brown. G. Foster, P. N. Gilbert, J. I.eadbcttcr, J. K. Murly, D. M. Parr, The senior and middle school teams played particularly well, both C. F. Phillips, J. H. Phillipsop, J. Tait, C. Williams, M. J. Wilson, K. H. winning two of their three games. The juniors lost all three matches, Dugdale, G. S. Eniwistlc, P. Moore, S. C. Murphy, G. A. Shorrock, S. R. Wright, G. C. Bradley, R. N. Daltoii, S. J. Holdcn, W. N. Kings, P. R. but with a number of promising first formers we can be optimistic Leonard, R. H. Marshall, D. A. Thompson, G. Till, S. R. Livesey, D. G. for better results in the future. Burrows, H. G. Douglas, J. Heslington, T. A. Hulmes, M. N. Lees, S. L. The results of the swimming competition were very disappoin Preston. M.J. H. Singleton, J. M. Slack, A. D. Townsend. ting, for the House was placed fourth in this event. Nevertheless,

10 11 several members swam well and we must hope tiiat next year more immediately christened "Bill Dunk" by his admirers from the effort is made and greater success achieved. Sixth Form. The tea was so impressive we could still taste it hours Next term the cross-country competition takes place and we later. look to this for an improvement in our Cock House position. We then moved to the Cross Channel Steamer and had a fairly The House takes this opportunity to welcome all new members, uneventful crossing, except that the captain could not keep a straight and to congratulate our captain, M. J. Hart, on his admission to course. We arrived at Ostend, which is not a very impressive first Downing College, Cambridge. sight of the Continent, disembarked successfully, passed the customs P. Croft, L VI Arts. barrier, and soon met our courier, Raymond, and driver, Lucien (a truly big man who loved his coach and alcohol-frcc beer). We Whittington House travelled a straight but somewhat sinusoidal Auloroute to Brussels, and stopped at a small place for refreshment and other needs where Since the beginning of term, two well-fought contests have been we made our first contact with a certain Continental custom. decided. In both, our success has been encouraging. "Deux francs, monsieur" may bring back happy memories. In the The swimming competition held at the Derby Baths proved cai'ly evening we arrived at the Grand Hotel du Centre, Rochefort, to be a hard struggle, particularly during the closing stages. a place which aroused fond recollections for those of us who had Although we had led up to that point, the final result depended l)cen on previous trips. Rochefort will always be remembered for the entirely upon the last event, the senior squadron. The team finished second in this event, but, with a total of 96^ points, we held on to "lady" in the Cinema Bar, and the local monkish i)rew, a revolting ale entitled "Trappislc": from Rocheforl we cros.scd the Belgian our leading position by a margin of 1 ^ points. Burton is to be Ardennes, halted temporarily in or at Luxcmljourg, and then congratulated on becoming Junior Champion, and Wendt achieved crossed into France, and passed through Alsace and Lorraine. We second place. Dillon distinguished himself as Middle School visited Nancy, and slopped for lunch at Luneville (What?—No Champion, and in the Senior School, Garner and Wendt finished pun?). After we were on the road again our lime was spent in two joint second. In the football competition we finished in second place, with enthralling ways, either looking for storks (one plastic replica) or a total of 11 points, only 1 point behind the winning team, Hodgson. entering a grape-sucking contest (congratulations to Crawforth, Our success so far should encourage us to try harder than ever who won in a world record time of two hours fifteen minutes). We in future contests, to make this our year to be Cock House. eventually passed into Switzerland via Basle (Bale? Basel?) and went via Lucerne to the Hotel Krone, Kerns. After settling in, and Our thanks are extended, as always, to the masters for their dining, we called ourselves to the bar and spent an entertaining continued support and encouragement. evening watching Jeux Sans Frontieres. There was intense national P. R. Brough, L VI Sc. I. rivalry between us, the Belgian coach driver, and the local Swiss, since the next village was competing. The morning after, we SCHOOL TRIP TO SWITZERLAND explored Kerns, and in the afternoon visited Lucerne, famous 11th to 22nd August mainly for its tourist attractions, including the Lion Memorial to "Ay/i cuivis homini conlingil adire Corinthinn" dead Swiss Guards, and a painted bridge of somewhat dubious stabilitv. On Thursday wc went on a day trip around the Vierwald- At nine o'clock on the evening of Sunday the 11th of August, a stattcrsce (Lake of the four Cantons). Wc visited the grave of a luxurious charabanc arrived at Baines' to transport an intrepid Belgian queen killed in a car crash, and went along the arms of the band of heroes through the hostile heart of England. Through the lake, stopping to see Tcllskapelle, and going on to Altdorf, notable black heart of Wolverhampton and along arduous miles of motorway for a statue of William Tell, which was camouflaged by scaffolding. rolled our transport, braving all the horrors of the night that we We then retraced our path to Brunnen, a sort of inland seaside might arrive at Folkestone. Stops were made for relief and "Egg'n'- resort, where four dauntless adventurers set sail over tlic turbulent chips" and sleep was sought by all but a hardy few. This fact was waves and survived, thanks to supciL navigation. The less adventur not appreciated by the driver who, in London, stated, "As you are ous memijers of the party drank tea, hunted souvenirs (Got it!), or all awake, I shall point out the sights of London." By then, of course, watched birds and swans. Alter an interesting day wc returned to everyone was awake. My most memorable sight was a highly Kcrjts. inebriated gentleman who waved at us most enthusiastically in The main event on Friday was the ascent of Mount Pilatus. Wc Trafalgar Square at three in the morning. After seeing the sunrise went up on a funicular railway which went up a gradient of one in over the River Dart, we arrived at Folkestone at about seven. We two at times, usually while overhanging a precipice. On becoming there had breakfast at some sort of Anglo-Italian establishment accustomed to the altitude, we managed to attain the summit, at a (greasy sausage and bacon). The waiter so impressed us that he was 13 12 height of 6,959 feet above sea level. There were views extending to STRATFORD TRIP the Jungfrau, and down to Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, and the sur 29th to 31st October rounding country. The summit was inhabited by ravens and a hotel, and there were also galleries cut in the side of the mountain. We It was a cool and sunny morning when about 25 members of descended to a more natural environment by cable car, and much the lower and upper sixth set off on this year's visit to Stratford and innocent pleasure was derived from hailing picnickers and peasants the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The journey down was pleasant in the fields below. The rest of the day was spent in Lucerne. The but uneventful, with one stop at Leamington for lunch. We arrived next day's trip was to Grindelwald and Interlaken, I think. We at our destination to find that this year nearly all of us were to be crossed the Brunnig Pass and went through Interlaken, after having accommodated in the one guest house. Just a few were placed in stopped to buy wood carvings. Then followed a nightmarish journey nearby private houses, one of which bordered on a graveyard (the up an exceedingly narrow road. Many hearts stopped beating for a unfortunate guests awaited Hallowe'en with some trepidation). moment as the side of the bus jarred against the protecting fence After we had changed and eaten our evening meal, which we beside the road. Part of the bus is still there, to the best of our found to be excellent, we went on to see our first play,"Dr. Faustus". knowledge. However, we arrived at Grindelwald, and went up a To many of us this was the highlight of the trip with both superb ski-lift, clad in thick coats provided by the management, to a point acting and very effective staging. halfway up, from which could be seen part of the Eiger range. We went down to lunch and an outrageously priced cup of tea. Our The next morning we set off on a visit to the town of Evesham. next halt was in the next valley where we enjoyed a ten minute Wc were careful to warn the driver of the coach to be on the look walk that took the fittest of us an hour, on the way to see a gorge in out for stray lorries to avoid repetition of the collision last year. On the side of the valley. We then stopped briefly at Interlaken, having arrival we found that Evesham consisted of a large shopping centre pointed out the dent and scar in the side of the coach, to the horror and apparently little else except Simon de Montfort's grave. We of all who saw. We then went back to Kerns, chased by a Rocker on reassembled at the appointed time and were quickly transported back to Stratford in order to change and have lunch before the a motorbike. second play, "Troilus and Cressida". After the brilliance of "Dr. The next two days were spent on short trips, to Sarncn, Giswil Faustus" this proved somewhat of an anti-climax, but as we had not (I think), where we sat in a cafe drinking tea because it was raining, expected a great deal from this lesser-known play we were not too Sarnen again, where three other heroes braved the deeps in a disappointed. With great anticipation however we went to see rowing boat, and a glass-blowing factory. "King Lear" in the evening, and were well rewarded. Eric Porter Unfortunately, however, all good things come to an end, and gave another excellent performance as did all the cast. The play on the Tuesday morning we reluctantly said "Farewell" to Kerns. finished late at night and the disapproval of a certain master was Our return took us again through Alsace and Lorraine, with another incurred when some members of the party didn't arrive back at the halt at Luxembourg (N.B. The service in the cafe on Luxembourg "•uest-house quite within the 40 minute limit after curtain fall! station is very slow.). Our stop for the night was the Hotel Panorama The culprits were suitably penitent. in Bouillon, on the River Semois, a picturesque river. This hotel was remarkable for the profusion of signs stating "Ni services ni On the last morning we had breakfast, packed our bags, and pourboire", and the impossibility of flushing its lavatories. The next had a couple of hours free to wander around Stratford itself. Like day took us to Brussels, and thence to Bruges for the night, where we last year's visitors we were appreciative of the presence of the fair enjoyed a voyage along the canals. Our next day was partly spent sex. In the afternoon we went to our final performance, "As You in a seemingly interminable passage through the fog, lasting six Like It". This proved most enjoyable and with happy hearts we hours, across the Channel from Ostend to Dover. A quick trip returned for the last time to the guest house for our evening meal. On our departure we thanked the lady of the house for excellent through the Customs and we were on our way home. accommodation and food. The journey home was accomplished in Grateful thanks for helping us enjoy the trip are due to . . . just under four hours with only one "natural break". Despite the The barmaid, the bedbug, and Williams Amusement Co. Inc. of efforts of some to burst into song, most seemed absorbed in various America (From Oily). intellectual occupations. The manufacturers of Eichhof Beer. We arrived home on the Thursday night with one thought in The hotel staff, Lucien, Raymond, the driver and courier and their our minds—the trip had been a complete success and the plays a coach. wonderful experience. For making the visit possible we extend our Last but not least, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. Bradley, and Mr. thanks to Messrs. Fielding and Gregson. Pryce, who arranged it all. J. M. Pearson, U VI Sc. I. S. E. Varley, L VI Arts. TROILUS AND GRESSIDA There is another difficulty, in portraying the demons which This is probably Shakespeare's least popular play. It is abused Mephistophilis calls up to "delight" Faustus, for there is a definite by actors and directors, theatres and theatregoers alike. However, danger that the dancing devils may have a comic effect. The on this occasion it was treated much more kindly than is often the designer avoided this by making them into unconventionally nightmarish beings, wandering about in a dim blue light. case. Despite the fact that the actors were performing to a half empty When, after much uncertainty, Faustus has sold his soul, the auditorium and an uninterested audience, the production was tone of the play drops for a time, because one of the other authors remarkably good. Michael Williams and Helen Mirren as Troilus predominates. However, Marlowe resumes in the last act. In the and Cressida gave mediocre performances, but this did not matter final scene, Faustus bewails his fate and begs for some hiding place, hope, or even extinction, using some of the most powerfully emotional as they were only incidental characters in John Barton's production. language ever written for the stage; it is Marlowe's greatest dramatic Richard Moore gave a boisterous interpretation of Ajax, and Patrick achievement. The "golden verse" of his early plays, such as Stewart was suitably heroic as Hector. The moody and sensitive "Tamberlaine", is replaced by a new, vigorously living type of Achilles was portrayed masterfully by Alan Howard, and the duel between him and Hector was one of the highlights of the play. As in verse which can equal anything in Shakespeare. Finally, last year's production of Coriolanus, John Barton avoided hectic Mephistophilis and a horde of devils carry Faustus away to hell. fight scenes and reduced the action to a form of highly dramatic Faustus dominates the play entirely; he is rarely off the stage, ballet which I found very effective. David Waller worked hard to be and he is the only character who soliloquises. Eric Porter, as we had entertaining as Cressida's uncle, Pandarus, and Thersites, one of expected, played the part vigorously and brilliantly, and Terrence Shakespeare's most interesting fools, was passionately brought to life Hardiman matched this with a suitably demoniac Mephistophilis. by Norman Rodway with little obvious effort. Above all, the play was pervaded by a sense of ritual; for although Faustus would escape the universal laws of God, his doom presses It was unfortunate that there was only one interval in this on with an unceasing, measured tread. three and a half hour play. Unfortunate because the action was seldom rapid and the audience soon became bored. If the play had A. D. Townsend, U VI Arts. been split into three acts instead of two I am sure the audience vyould have enjoyed it more. Nevertheless, for me it was an interes 191 SQUADRON A.T.C. ting, if not an altogether entertaining, afternoon. The coming year of 1969 will be a very important one, not J. Woodward, U VI Arts. only for our Squadron, ijut for the whole of the Air Training Corps. This is due to the wind of change which is blowing throughout the Corps. The aims o'' the Corps are being broadened, with a more DR. FAUSTUS inclusive examination syllabus, and the younger age limit is being The first play that we saw at Stratford was Marlowe's tragedy, lowered to thirteen years nine months, which brings the third "Dr. Faustus". Christopher Marlowe,a contemporary ofShakespeare formers a chance to join. and perhaps the only dramatist of the time who can compare with But this is future planning. Now to return to the present. We him, was murdered in a tavern brawl at the age of 29. congratulate the following on their promotion to the ranks shown: Cadet Warrant Officer Hart, Flight Sergeant Duty, Sergeants For his last tragedy, he took the medieval German legend of Hamer and Lees and Corporals Crawforth, Blythe and Porter. The Faust, the alchemist and conjuror who sold his soul to the devil for squadron has started its new term with quite a lot of activity. twenty years of doing as he pleased. Marlowe's play has the makings Already an Assault Course through the School Wood and a day's of a great tragedy, but unfortunately the text as we have it is only exercise in the local countryside have been successfully completed, in part by Marlowe, about half of it is by lesser writers. Since these and it is hoped for further stimulating activity in the near future. scenes are only of incidental importance, the director of the R.S.C. Weekly visits to the Army's rifle range (-22 inch calibre) at production cut them down. However, they still make the drama Weeton Camp have given cadets the shooting practice they needed, .seem incoherent and patchy. They consist mainly of comic scenes and many of the squadron now hold a Marksman's badge of some between Marlowe's profoundly tragic scenes. The interpolation of kind. comic sequences was a familiar practice in Elizabethan tragedy. In the squadron tradition, sport has played an important part, But here, because another author has written them, they do not with F/Sgt. Duty, Cpl. Crawforth and Cdt. Wilson being awarded blend, they are out of place and unconnected with the main action; the Western Region Colours for Athletics, and C.W.O. Hart, Cdts. instead of providing relief from the tragic mood, they shatter it Wilson and Valentine being offered trials for the Region football almost completely. Only the final act is truly tragedy. team.

16 17 Congratulations are also due to an ex-member, Sgt. Murty JUNIOR DEBATING SOCIETY who has gained admission to Manchester University with an R.A.F. Chairman: R. W. Morrison Secretary: P. Keitch Scholarship. We wish him good luck and fortune in his future Air Publicity Secretary: M. G. Sumner Force career. There have been encouraging attendances at the meetings that In concluding, I would like to express the Squadron's thanks have taken place so far this term. Forty boys attended the first to Messrs. Smith and Ridley for their aid and time spent in running debate, at which the Motion "World Sport Divides rather than the squadron, and would also like to extend a welcome to all third Unites" was narrowly defeated. The second meeting took the form and fourth formers, who have any interest at all in aviation. of a Balloon Debate in which representatives of various "professions" M. R. Duty, F/Sgt. sought to convince the House of their value to the community. It was, perhaps, an acute comment on our modern society, that ART AND POTTERY SOCIETY S. G. Brooks, a disposer of sewage, survived, when an M.P. (the first The society has begun the year with strong representation to "drop out") a doctor, and other notables had been cheerfully from the Junior school. They show an exceptional interest in pottery jettisoned. and sculpture and put their talents to the best of use. We welcome We thank Mr. Thompson for his encouragement and support. the addition of new members and hope they will continue to give M. G. Sumner, Ills their support. Our thanks to Mr. Ridley and Mr. Colledge who, as usual, have given their unfailing assistance. SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY J. Bellwood, U VI Sc. I. Chairman: G. Hamer Secretary: I. Mitchell Until the time of writing only two debates have been held, BADMINTON SOCIETY postponements being due to House Football matches. Captain: G. Sharrock Treasurer: Slack The first motion, that "This house considers that sport and The society, although still young in its development, has shown politics do not mix", was resoundingly defeated by eighteen votes to good progress owing to the enthusiasm of its members. Lack of facilities, however, has limited membership, players being selected one; the opposition Messrs. Gatterall and Duty carrying the day only from the Fifth and Sixth forms. Though it is early in the season, against Messrs. Shaw and Pearson. the school first team has done well, winning two matches out of The second meeting debated the motion that "This House three. The society wishes to thank Mr. G. Purves for his enthusiasm considers that too much time and money are spent on education." and unceasing encouragement. The motion, proposed by Messrs. Pearson and Mitchell and opposed by Messrs. Seal and Townsend, was drawn. Thus for the Secretary: M.J. Wilson, U VI Sc. I. first time for several years, the Chairman exercised his casting vote —for the proposition. CLIMATOLOGICAL STATION Football has unfortunately taken a heavy toll of our members, Secretary: M. R. Duty but we would like to see more, especially from the lower Sixth and Since our last report, the daily readings have continued with Fifth foi-ms. only a few minor lapses. We would like to thank our president, Mr. Gregson, for his After an unexpected warm spell in October, we have now unfailing support and encouragement. suddenly been thrust into the dismal cold of early winter, having I. Mitchell, L VI Arts. just experienced our first winter frosts. Indeed, in the past few days temperatures of 25°F have been our usual minimum readings. THE GEOGRAPHY SOCIETY After a very heavy rainfall in September, approximately eight Chairman: H. Douglas Secretary: M. Singleton inches, October returned to a more usual modest figure offour inches. The record of rainfall has been kept for Poulton-le-Fylde council, Despite there having been no meetings so far this term, plans and the station has kept up its monthly obligation of a return form are being made to provide a series of films to be shown next term. for Meteorological Headquarters. In the past few years, attendances at the society meetings have In conclusion, I should like to thank all observers for their almost been extremely good, and we hope that despite our delayed start unfailing devotion to the elements. I must also offer our thanks to this year attendances will continue to be good. Mr. Scupholme for his continued support, and his aid in all matters. We thank Mr. Marsh for his help and advice. M. R. Duty, U VI Sc. I. M. Singleton, U VI Sc. I.

18 19 CRICKET, 1968 GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY First Eleven The gramophone society, always a select group, has this year Captain: M. Holt Vice-Captain: D. Burrows further dwindled in numbers. But there is still a small following Team—Holt, Burrows, Leadbetter, Hart, Baxendale, Rumke, who want to listen to good music, and we have this year had some Hillman, Postlethwaite, Lawton, Haworth, Singleton, M., support from the junior forms. Woodward. Because of other school activities, organising meetings has been Results: a problem, and at the time of writing only three meetings have 4th May v. Fleetvvood Grammar School Fleetwood 42 (Holt 5 for 12; Lawton 3 for 11). been held, involving music by Debussy, Hoist, Tchaikovsky, Baincs 43 for 6 (Baxendale 11; Hart 10). and Beethoven. However, we hope to hold regular meetings in School won by 4 wickets. the future. 11th May v. St. Joseph's College Baines 96 for 8 declared (Leadbetter 34; Burrows 22; Hart 14). Our thanks, as always, go to Messrs. West and Moulding for St. Josephs 68 (Burrows 5 for 23; Holt 4 for 8). their invaluable support. School won by 28 runs. 21st June v. Chorley College of Education Secretary: A. D. Townsend, U VI Arts. Chorley 151 for 7 declared (Holt 3 for 50). Baines 47 (Hillman 13; Holt 11; Burrows 10). School lost by 104 runs. 26th June v. Poulton College of Education. Baines 77 for 4 declared (Burrows 47 not out; Postlethwaite 24 not out). Poulton 62 for 7 (Burrows 4 for 27). Match drawn. THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 29th June v. Arnold School Baines 66 (Lawton 23 not out; Woodward 17). Chairman: I. N. Holloway, U VI Sc. II Arnold 68 for 6. School lost by 4 wickets. For the early parts of the term we were hampered by having 5th July V. Old Boys no darkroom. This had been invaded by the electricians, who Old Boys 93 for 9 declared. unfortunately decided to rewire the Advanced Physics last of all Baines 78 for 6 (Burrows 50 not out; Postlethwaite 10). the laboratories, thus leaving us with nowhere to hold our meetings. Match drawn. 6th July V. Fleetwood Grammar School Fleetwood 94 (Holt 5 for 18; Haworth 3 for 15). Nevertheless we have had thi"ee meetings so far. Two in the Baines 69 (Burrows 25; Holt 12). Junior Laboratory and one in the Biology Laboratory. The first two School lost by 25 runs. took the form of Lecture Filmstrips, with numerous demonstrations, 13th July V. Blackpool Grammar School on the subjects of: "Making The Most Of Your Camera" and Blackpool 107 (Haworth 4 for 29; Lawton 3 for 15). "Developing and Printing", with time allowed for discussion of Baines 96 for 7 (Woodward 21 not out; Burrows 18; Leadbetter 16). points arising at each meeting. The third was a slide show of the Match drawn. photographs taken during the School Trip to Switzerland in the 17th July V. Fleetwood Corinthians Baines 87 (Woodward 32; Haworth 13; Lawton 12; Leadbetter 12). summer holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Harris came along to this meeting, Fleetwood 90 for 8. and we thank: Bird, Didsbury, Hinchliffe, Lawton, Singleton and School lost by 2 wickets. Skinner, for the use of their slides. Attendance at these meetings has been fairly good. Second Eleven We should like to thank all who have attended meetings, and Captain: P. N. Gilbert special thanks go to Mr. Moulding for his continuing interest and Team—Gilbert,Eccles, Nuttall, Ambridge,Redhead, Singleton, support to the society. Also our congratulations go to I. N. Holloway, Miller, Bamber, Valentine, Hardman, Lockwood, Hartley, U VI Sc. 11 for receiving the Richard Thompson Memorial Woodward, Kings, Ward, Clinning. Photographic Prize. Bowling: Runs Wkts. Average Woodward 1 6 0-167 We look forward to your continuing support during the coming Miller 35 4 8-75 term. Redhead 39 10 3-9 Secretary: N. Holroyd, VS. Hartley 24 4 6 Hardman 7 4 1-75

20 Matches Played: V. Arnold (Away) Arnold 63 (Hitchen 7 for 17). V. St. Josephs (Away) v. Arnold (Home) Baines 43. St. Josephs 24 all out Baines 47 all out. Arnold won by 20 runs. Baines 25 for 4. Arnold 27 all out. V. Fleetwood Grammar School (Home) Baines won by 6 wickets. Baines won by 20 runs. Baines 67. V. St. Josephs (Home) Fleetwood 15 (Hitchen 6 for 2). Baines 69 all out. Baines won by 52 runs. St. Josephs 53 all out. V. Blackpool Grammar School (Home) Baines won by 16 runs. Blackpool 75 for 7 declared (Hitchen 3 for 28; Wright 3 for 18). School 31 (Owers 15). Under-15 Eleven Blackpool won by 44 runs. The Under-15 Eleven were unlucky in being able to play only The team had a fairly satisfactory season, but it achieved its three games out of rhe five because of the bad weather conditions. victories over teams which, last year, were not of the highest class. However, we won two out of the three and were narrowly As always, we had difficulty in scoring a reasonable number of runs. defeated by Blackpool Grammar in the final game of the season. There are enough ways of getting out at cricket without exercising This defeat occurred mainly not because of the difference in ingenuity in seeking more, and all batsmen must learn to give the the teams on the whole, but because of the stubbornness of one bowler some credit, to refrain (generally) from suicidal attacks on player on their side. We threw everything we had at him, but still straight good length bowling, and to refuse impossible singles. could not get him out. In the end, undefeated, he reached a well- Hitchen bowled well in a number of games, and, after taking deserved fifty. seven for seventeen in one of them, must have felt disappointed— The other two games we won, beating firstly St. Joseph's and surprised—to finish on the losing side. Wright started with a School by a fairly large margin of some seventy runs, Baines 130 bang, but never recaptured the explosive power of the "first, fine runs St. Joseph's 60 runs. Broscombe scored a quick thirty runs careless rapture". at the end of the innings and Murphy forty-one runs, being at the The fielding was generally competent, Owers, Maddox and wicket a considerable time and acting as the mainstay of the innings. Hayward being particularly sound, and the team, quietly and In the bowling Bennett and Broscombe did the main damage to efficiently captained by R. Davies, made fair progress during the St. Joseph's by their forceful and seemingly tireless efforts. season. Against Arnold School we won again but this time by only a J.L.T. small margin of some ten runs, Baines 48 runs and Arnold 38 runs. SCHOOL FOOTBALL The main batting was done by Musgrave who got a very good First Eleven twenty runs against a keen bowling side. The bowling damage was Captain: G. Postlethwaite Vice-Captain: D. Burrows again done mainly by Bennett and Broscombe. The fielding in all three games was excellent and the team Those Played—Howarth, Porter, Murphy, Burrows, Postle spirit was high even after the defeat by Blackpool Grammar. thwaite, Heslington, Martin, Redhead, Valentine, Wilson, Lawton, Thanks to R. Culpin, VM for scoring. Thanks also to Mr. McClelland, Dalton, Calveley, Lockwood. Roberts for urging our side on to victory, and for his valuable net Scorers—Valentine 6, Burrows 6, Wilson 5, Lawton 4, Redhead practices at night. 3, Postlethwaite 3, Martin 2, McLelland 1, Dalton 1, 4 own goals. N. Holroyd, vs., (Capt.) Fixtures: Clitheroe (Home) Won 1—0 UNDER-14 Eleven Haslingden (Home) Won 4—1 Chorley (Home) Drawn 2—2 V. Fleetwood Grammar School (Away) Bolton (Home) Lost 1—4 Fleetwood 26 (Wright 6 for 5). Poulton T.C.(Home) .... Lost 4—5 Baincs 27 for 3 (Owers 11). Q.E.G.S. Blackburn (Home) Lost 1—5 School won by 7 wickets. Accrington (Home) Won 9—4 V. St. Joseph's (Home) Fleetwood Nautical College (Home) Won 12—1 Baines 40 (Maddox 9; Rae 9 not out). Bury (Home) Lost 2—6 •St. Joseph's 36 (Wright 5 for 14; Davies R., 5 for 14). This year the School first eleven has had to undergo an almost .School won by 4 runs. complete rebuilding process. Only four of last year's regular first V. St. Joseph's (Away) Baines 36 (Hayward 11). eleven remain, with a few others with limited first eleven experience St. Joseph's 37 of 8 (Hitchen 4 for 4). and some without experience at even second eleven level. Because St. Joseph's won by 2 wickets. of this inexperience and constant experimenting, the results have

22 23 been poor and sometimes disappointing. Unfortunately, even the weather has been against us and a number of games have had to be In the semi-final we suffered obvious difficulties by having no cancelled. This has meant that comparatively few games have been recognised goalkeeper, however Burrows proved to be a capable played. substitute and we won through, by 6—1, to meet our old rivals We began the season with good wins over our old rivals Waterloo in the final. Clitheroe and Haslingden. However, we soon realised just how hard The final, at Bloomfield Road on the 29th April, was played in a season it was going to be when we suffered heavy defeats at the atrocious weather conditions. However, the team ^\•ent into an hands of the experienced Bolion and Q.E.G.S., Blackburn, teams. early lead through Mercer and increased it with a rare goal from These defeats resulted in a change in team policy and since then Baxcndale. We congratulate Baxendale on this splendid effort there have been some good wins but some poor defeats due to because on reflection it was realised that this was his first goal since erratic team performances. he began playing for the first eleven two years ago. I should however It has been quite apparent that the team's greatest weakness has like to congratulate the whole team on a splendid performance under been lethargy in the defence. Far too often we have tended to give very trying conditions. Special mention should be made of Murphy simple goals away and no team can afford to start two or three goals who is still only fifteen and was playing only his second game with in arrears. Therefore a tightening up throughout the defence and a the team. He had a very calm and indeed splendid game. willingness for the forwards to drop back and help is required if we The competition was finally concluded when we were invited to are going to see a change in our fortunes. There is only one way that the Tower Company Banquet in honour of Blackpool Football this can be achieved and that is by hard work and a willingness to Club at the Winter Gardens. I'm sure everybody will agree when I give 100% effort every game, and anybody who fails to do diLs will say it was a fitting conclusion to a very satisfactory competition find himself out of the team. Anybody who is promoted to the first although it must be noted that a certain member did suffer more or second elevens will find that there is no substitute for hard work than others and his effort must be treated with sympathy rather than and therefore a hard training programme has been devised for all disdain. first and second team members with an eye to improving our results In conclusion I should again like to congratulate the team and as the season progresses. With the same end in mind,weekly meetings I'm sure we all hope that Poulton Spartans continue to be as have started so that members can air opinions and forward their successful in the future as they have been in the past. suggestions for improving the team. There is undoubtedly a great amount of football talent in the Final Team—Murdoch, Baxendale, Murphy, Posllethwaite, school (this was shown by the high standard of the house matches) Eaton, Burrows, Fish, Archer, Mercer, Ainsworth, Redhead. and it is hoped that competition for places will result in an improved Also Played—McNicholas, J., McNicholas, P., Cowell. team and therefore satisfactory results. Scorers—McNicholas,J. 6, Redhead 6, Mercer 3, McNicholas, Finally, we should all like to thank Mr. Field for his help and P. 2, Postlethwaite 2, Ainsworth 1, Burrows 1, Baxendale 1, 1 o.g. advice and we only hope that his efforts produce the results they Results: deserve. We also hope that Mr. Pryce will be back and "joinino- First Round Thornton Phoenix ...... Won 2—0 battle" again soon, after his unfortunate accident. And last, but by .Second Round Bispham S. C Won 2—0 no means least, a word of thanks to Mr. Huggins for maintaining Third Round Blackpool Tech...... Won 6—0 the pitch and for his wonderful cup of tea after every game. Semi-Final Highlield Won 6—1 Final Waterloo Won 2—0 G. POSTLETHVVAITE, U VI Arts. G. Postlethwaite, U VI Arts. Tower Cup Competition, 1968 This year, as usual, a school team entered the Tower Cup, Second Eleven incognito. The Poulton Spartans team was virtually the school Matches Played : first eleven with a few very able substitutes for the more aged Clitheroc (Away) \Von 2—8 school members. It was generally acknowledged that the competition Chorley (Home) .... Lost 1—2 this year was very open with numerous able teams competing. Bolton (Away) Lost 4—1 In the first round we met Thornton Phoenix and won through Poulton College of Education (Home) Won 4—3 in a hard and bruising game. The second and third round games, Q.E. Blackburn (Away) Lost 1-0 against Bispham Sporting Club and Blackpool Technical College' Accrington (Away) Won 3—7 respectively, were much easier and convincing victories were Matches Cancelled : attained. Haslingden, Barrow, Hathcrshaw, Poulton C. of E., Bury.

24 25 Team chosen from (goals in parenthesis)—Hart, Fletclicr, Pcct, Overall the team must show a greater determination to gain Haworth, S. J., Leonaid, Calveley (1), Hardman,Blythe, Laycock, possession of the ball, and then they may become what they have Holliday (2) Lockwood (2), Sharrock (2), Dalton (8), Lofthousc the ability to be—a successful team. (2), McClelland (4). Team from—Culpin,Johnston, Irving, Wright, Swift, Hitchen, Also played—Maclean, Haworth, D., Hitchen (1), Holden, Davies, R., Brandwood, Davies, K., Hayward, Roskell, Owers, Rutter. Kitchen. The team was unfortunate to have several of its earlier matches Results: cancelled, mainly because of the weather. The team is now beginning Sept. 21—V. Our Lady's, Lancaster (Away) .... W'on 6—4 to fulfil the promise which it showed at the beginning of the season Oct. 3—V. Cardinal Allen (1st round Swift in beating Clitheroe. The team showed several weaknesses against Cup)(Home) \^'on 6—5 Chorley and Blackburn, but these problems have been resolved by 15—V. .St. Bcdes (2nd round Swift Cup) (Home) Lost 3—5 reverting to the "old fashioned" 2-3-5 system, which has been 12—V. Bolton (Home) Drawn 1—1 successful in the subsequent match and practices. 19—V. Q,.E. Blackburn (Home) .... Lost 3—5 Won 2—1 On behalf of the team I should like to thank Mr. Field for his 26—V. Accrington (Home) time and interest, and Mr. Huggins, for keeping the pitches in such Under-Fourteen Eleven good condition. S. J. Havvorth (Captain). Captain: A. Wright W D L F A Third Eleven 4 0 3 47 17 Results: Results: Lost 2—3 V. Clithcroc (Home) Won 8—1 V. Clithcroe (Away) 9—0 V. Bury (Home) .... Won 4—2 V. Haslingdcn (Home) .... Won V. Bolton (Away) Lost 4—7 The following have played—Culpin, Laycock, Wright, V. Q..E. Blackburn (Away) Won 9—0 Hitchen, Howarth, D., Blythe, Hayward (1), Davies, R. (4), V. Accrington (Away) Won 16—1 V. Hodgson (Home) VN'on 5—2 Singleton (4), Holden (1), Lofthouse (1), Fletcher, Brandwood, V. Hodgson (Away) Lost 2—4 Hardman Thomason (1), Davies K. Team from—McAteer, Wolstencroft, Keitch (1), Jackson, With only three scheduled fixtures in the season, the third Wright, Green, Fairclough (9), Rutter, Bradley (7), Blair (1), eleven have very little opportunity to play together, yet in the two Critchley (17), Pilling (5), Birtwistle (6). matches so far they have been able to produce two very encouraging The team have played well against weaker opposition, com results. pletely overwhelming Haslingden, Q,.E. Blackburn and Accimgton. Two of the main reasons for this success have been the willing Without an outstanding skilful individual, at their best they have ness to chase an opponent when dispossessed and the general played as a team, doing the simple things quickly and chasing lot the enthusiasm of the side. whole of the game; at their worst they become a team of Geoige The goals against column is a credit to the defence, which has Bests, to which they are most unsuited. given Culpin good covering. In the attack the forwards have found 100% effort, non-stop running, chasing and harassing are their goals fairly easy to come by with both Davies, R. and Singleton best style. When they have the ball, "control, accurate pass and scoring four goals. run" should be their motto. And above all they must learn to help We thank Messrs. Slater and Field for their help and each other. J T B encouragement. M.J. Singleton, U VI Sc. I. Under-Thirteen Eleven Under-Fifteen Eleven Captain: K. Moore Captain: R. Davies After an unfruitful opening to the season, the tearri has had a The team has made a reasonable start to the season, but winning spell and is moving more purposefully and intelligently. Foi matches have been lost when they should have at least resulted in various reasons it has not been possible to field a settled team, but a draw. new and occasional players have played a useful part.

26 27 Results: CONTRIBUTIONS V. Clithcroe (Home) Lost 2—3 THE HEROES RETURN V. Our Lady's (Away) Lost 2—5 V. Bolton (Home) .... Won 3—2 The Olympics arc over, V. Queen Elizabeth's, Blackburn (Home) Won 5—2 The competitors are back. V. Accrington (Home) Won 2—1 They all did their best. V. Bury (Home) Lost I—3 In pool and on track. The following have played—Wilkinson, France, Denney, Lil Board and Dave Hemery, Coupe, Brindle, Hankey, Martin, Baker (1), Moore (2), Harper (1), They both had success, Hargreaves (1), Cryer (4), Atherton (2), Davies (1), Hutson (1), And our gunner from Scorton, Milner (1), Wood. He beat all the rest. The Olympics are over, Under-Twelve Eleven The competitors are back, To civic receptions, Captain: K. Bancroft And welcoming claps. There is a wider range of useful players than we have had in R. PORTER, II S. most recent years, and competition for places is very keen. The team, playing in orthodox formation, runs well and uses the ball co operatively, and has given a gcod account of itself so far, especially THE PROBLEM! as only one game has been played at home. I get out rny pen and pad, and sit looking at the blank paper Results: and I try to think of something interesting or amusing to write for V. Clitheroc (Away) Won 5—1 the School Magazine. I look out of the window at the dull November V. Our Lady's (Away) Won 4—0 V. Bolton (Away) day. I look at the cat stretched out in front of the fire. I chew the end Lost 1—3 of my pen and scratch my head in thought. V. Queen Elizabeth's, Blackburn (Away) Won 5—3 V. Accrington (Away) Lost 2—3 I think of writing about Guy Fawkes, but then I realise that I V. Hodgson (Home) Won 8—1 V. Hodgson (Away) \^'on 7-0 do not know enough about him except that we burn him on the The following have played—Plummer, Dobson, Jolly (1), bonfire. Then I think of writing a funny story about Blackpool Jones (1), Bancroft (1), Stansfield (1), Gerrard (3), Marcuson (3), football club, but their performance of late has been anything but Wood (1), Buchan (1), Whitehead (7), Thorpe (6), Green (2), funny. I try my hand at writing a poem, but the words just will not Russell, Turner, Buckley, Bryson, Rees. rhyme. H.E.T. I stand on my head to have another think, but still my mind is blank. How on earth does anyone write anything interesting for SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM a magazine? I certainly can't! M. A. Castle, II S. So far this season three matches have been arranged, the results of which are shown below. School V. St. Josephs (away)—tie 40—40 THE TREASURE (Norwood 2nd, Leadbettcr 3rd, Livcsey 4th). In Ancient Greece, School V. Chorley Grammar School (home)—won 26—53. The Golden Fleece (Norwood 1st, Livcscy 2nd, Thistlethwaitc 3rd, Leadbetter 4th, Was sought by young and old. Bradley 5th). Alchemists tried School V. St. Josephs (home)—cancelled Until they died To turn base lead to gold. Those representing the school included Leadbetter, Norwood, Throughout Man's history Livesey, Musgrave, Bradley, Thistlethwaite, Williams, Blundell, He's sought that my.stery, Rossali, Johnson, Brough,Jackson, Thompson. Our thanks arc due The Midas Touch. He has not realised to Mr. Lawrenson for his help in running the team and providing The greatest treasure he can find transport. Is the ability to use his mind. J. Leadbetter, U VI Sc. 1. M. G. SPENCER, III S.

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iifcr' THE ROBIN in useful, as once, when he lived in America, he worked as an Escort to a Senator. Papers all in order, they moved across the desert While I was digging in the garden, One chilly wintry day, to Sun Valley. Here they went short of food, and when a wild animal Watching me from the compost heap crossed their path our hero, Peter, brought his pistol to his side Was a little Robin gay. and shot. The animal dropped dead. It was a very Lucky Strike and they had the Extra thrill of feeding on the meat. The valley, He puffed out his scarlet waistcoat, And cleared his throat to speak where they were going to dig for gold, was cooler than usual as a To a big, fat tempting juicy worm Passing Cloud covered the sun. Here Mr. Hedges was useful as he That was wriggling at my feet. used to lead a gang of grave Diggers near Sherwood. They were also lucky here as the Weights ol gold found were so heavy that they had "Oh, worm, please don't be frightened, And squirm away from mc, to rig up a Capstan arrangement to move them. But come and sec this cosy spot When Peter got back to civilisation he spent some of his share Where I often have my tea." of the gold money on cigarettes. What brand?—Kensitas. What "No, thank you," said the slimy one, else? "I really am too fat, F. Hardman, III M. But look behind and ask my friend Old Sam, the ginger cat." WINTER IS HERE The Robin didn't linger. From the sky the snowflakcs fall. And as he flew away, Making the land a blanket white, Declared he would invite the worm To tea another day. The cold winds blow, The brown leaves fall. I. DOUGHTY, II S. Then comes the dark, damp fog. Hiding all life, shrouding all view. The snow blizzard howls. TOBACCO ROAD Hard, icy fingers grip the land. This is the life story of Peler Stuyvesant. He spent his early life At last—It's winter. A. W. DODGSON, III X. in Chesterfield, and later moved into a Woodbine covered house in Park Drive, in Richmond, Virginia. However he did not like the States and moved back to England and lived in a small Hamlet on IMAGINE the edge of Solent. Living near the sea he joined the armed forces The birds soared upwards in the sky. as a Cadet in the Sefiior Service, serving on Nelson. When the Govern As if to evade my curious eye: I ir>' to distinguish one from the rest. ment made a Navy Cut our hero was dismissed. He then spent a short But failing to do so I sit back and rest. time with the Life Guards at Southport, and he lived \n Aintree. And try to imagine how it would be. This was not successful so he moved to London and occupied first If I were a bird and a bird was me. a flat in Piccadilly, working in a Pall Mall ofiice and he later moved G. BOOCOCK, III S. to Old Holborn. His journey involved a ride on a Number Ten bus, but one morning he went on a Number Six, Tipped the conductor for THE WEEK'S WORK some reason, and while on this he met two future friends, Messrs. "Come on, Mike, it's seven o' clock" Benson and Hedges, who were planing the Conquest of the Sahara and Calls Dad, who wakes mc. Knock, Knock, Knock! to find some Gold Leaf. They decided to have a good holiday before they set out. They took it in the Alps seeing some travelling Players Time to turn out in the cold perform, visiting three monasteries, St. Julien, St. Bruno and Si. Delivering papers. Fold, Fold, Fold. Moritz, met Three Nuns and also saw Three Castles. At their hotel they How I hate the winter morn, met two other gold hunters, Don Carlos a retired Picador, and But there waits Rover, Yawn, Yawn, Yawn. John Cotton, a Manikin nicknamed Tom Thumb, who had an annoying habit of chewing a Walnut, and a bullfighter who always wore his Every house to be supplied old Silk Cut fighting clothes. They set off, each having a Camel to Through bleak, grey dawn it's Ride, Ride, Ride. travel on. First though, they had to procure the necessary documents. Come Saturday, with mates I'll mingle. After having no luck at the Consulate they went to another Embassy Cash in pocket. Jingle, Jingle, Jingle. where a Diplomat received them. It was here that Mr. Benson came M. JACKSON, III M.

30 31 LAMENT WEATHERMEN Rise at eight, Are the weathermen ever right, At work by nine, When they say it's going to freeze at night? The common worker The following day we'll be drenched with rain. Must fall in line. Once again their words are proved in vain.

If you're late. Will there be sun? or will there be snow? Or you make a mistake The man on T.V. never seems to know; Management decrees My dad hears the weather every few hours, "No coffee break." All that they say is "Sunny periods and showers". Start work al nine, They put black dots over England and Wales, Finish at five, And tell us again all the same old tales; Obey factory rules It would be wonderful if we really knew, To make money to live. But then Bert Ford would have nothing to do. Your maximum kmchtime, W. HOI.DEN, IV X. An hour, so cat fast. Bureaucracy Will alwavs last. THE END OF THE "ROAD" R. SMITH, IV Arts. No more the blast of power, The roar of violent sound. WHAT IS IT? The thunder of the jets, As the great plane leaves the ground. It is a form of transport. Its name can also mean an American railway wagon. No more the people scurry, It was originally Turkish, but has Maltese influence. 'Cross the tarmac to their plane. It can be made of oak, walnut, cherry, elm, pine, and steel. For that certain British airway, It is surprisingly strong. It generally travels at about four miles per hour. Will never fly again. It costs about three hundred pounds. No more passengers will journey It weighs over half a ton and is normally thirty six feet long with a width of five feet. To a far off foreign shore. The racing variety is smaller, lighter, and, of course, faster. With its days of profit over, It is only made in one town. British Eagle is no more. It can travel long distances. A. J. KIRKMAN, IV S. It holds eight people. There arc about four hundred of llicm. What is it?—You've guessed?! 20th CENTURY A Venetian gondola,® of course. T. J. SILCOX, IV M. The Concorde is built, It's streamlined, it's faster. NIGHT ON THE BARE MOUNTAIN Preliminary To another disaster? As the warm sun dies, and darkness falls, And the cold, bleak East wind howls, The fivepenny-post. The woods are still; not a sound can be heard; Is here to stay. Not a mouse, or a leaf, or a stream, or a bird; The letters lake longer. Then the gaunt Bare Mountain, stirs. But there's more to pay.

Then come strange shrieks, and the swish of brooms. The Atomic Bomb, And the cackling of hags as (hey dance in the gloom. Scientific construction. Around and around, the black figures fly, How long will it be, Calling, and cursing, and chanting front high. 'Til our total destruction? Until, at (he climax, a sound breaks the spell; And with a flash, and a long drawn out wail as from Hell, The Great Wars are over. The witches depart, let the silence descend How long will it be Except for the church-bcll which rings out the end Before we arrive at, As the first rays of light meet the Day of St. John. World War III? M. K. ROBERTS, IV S. A. ELIFFE, IV X.

32 33 SOCCER HOOUGANS "The whole poem", observes our commentator weightily, "is, beneath its engaging and deceptive simplicity, a savage indictment They pay their money, it seems, only to have a "riot", of the limes and habits of a day that has gone." Equipping themselves for the purpose with toilet rolls, Knives, meat hooks, chains and ammonia. Another writer has one of his characters ask, perhaps appro They do not go to watch the game but to cause a disturbance. priately: "Can such things be . . . without our special wonder?'' Nearby shops and buildings they break into and raid. Inside the ground they announce their intentions by mindless, repetitive chanting; Perhaps the hymn has the truth of it when it says: "Only "We want a riot! we want a riot!" Anonymous in the crowd, they misbehave, fearlessly shrieking abuse. believe and thou shalt see," Frequently fighting with hostile rival supporters Anon. Before, during, and after the game. Wrecking the public transport on which they are taken home. Belligerent and bored, they need more than our hasty condemning. They need our understanding. They, too, arc our Citizens of tomorrow. THE DOG R. DAVIES, IV M. There he lies, mute and blind, Asleep to all who look. Not a care in the world, Not a thought in his head, Or is there? A CAUTIONARY TALE Who are we to say? Can we see, can we tell? Once there was a pigeon How can we know? Who flew to sunny Spain His eyes flicker open, Leaving Britain far behind. The drowsy head is raised, Because of wind and rain. He cast? a long, languid look about him On his homeward journey, And then retires once more into his own private limbo. He met a sparrowhawk Has anything registered? Who plucked out all his feathers, Or is he just a shell And said, "Walk, you traitor, walk!" Which sees but does not know? Will we ever know? The poem above, from the hitherto unpublished works of S. HOLDEN, V M. 1. L. Bentley, came to light a little time ago. In his recently published Notes on Seldom Chosen English Texts, Mr. N. T. Cherrington, a sapient and perceptive commentator, elucidated as follows, for the TITLELESS benefit of his many eager "O" and "A" Level English Literature The trained man whom authority has ignored. students, the hidden profundities of this apparently simple tale. Curses fluently as he stumbles out of bed. Pigeon: simpleton, gull, foolish victim, dupe. The term Swears at the morning light; obviously refers here to a British hoUdaymaker abroad. Was there when engines roared. He shakes his head Sunny Spain: extensively used catchphrase of holiday brochure To clear his misty sight. advertising. It seeks to persuade and deceive. He knows the aeroplanes, Flew; this refers to the cheap charter flights popular in the He knows the men, early 60's. He used to know the rules. He felt the rain, Wind and rain: idly supposed by the gullible to be the prevailing As it fell one night through ten. meteorological conditions in Britain. The oil and grease in pools. Sparrowhawk: small, fierce bird of prey. Here a thinly dis The day goes on guised reference to a junior customs officer. He complains of his back, His officer tells him to continue. Plucked out all his feathers: cf "Crop one's feathers"—to Suddenly, the pain is gone. humiliate, deprive of finery. As he bends to lift the jack. Traitor: in the economic and political climate of the day, it He swears as he twists the screw. was commonly believed that holiday-making in Spain damaged Fle'll die one day— Britain's economy and betrayed latent (traitorous) Fascist An Unknown Soldier. sympathies. W. KINGS, V M. SCHOOL IS OUT "ACCELERATION DUE TO GRAVITY" School is out now! We're going to have some fun. Ivory moonlight cfTcclccl an entry into a small clerk's ofTice in We're going to act as though a large skyscraper block in New York. A young man sat at a desk We are the only ones. I'm going to buy a piece of the sky, in this office completely enveloped in a harmonic silence, his right And sell the passing clouds. fool lapping a tepid radiator, involuntarily in unison with his inner I'm going to be Mayor of some small town metabolism. A small insignificant lamp cast a sickly wan glow across And tax the massing crowds. his tired face and a perfect profile of his features formed by the I'm going to be a local surveyor And study the former mc. moonlight adorned the inner wall. His work was finished, he had I'm going to line up some of the pleasure slipped his opus into his inside pocket, a small piece of blue vellum That is in this world for free. folded neatly and secured with a band—a very important document. I'm going to be a history maker And call myself Richard III. He extinguished the light. He was startled by the sudden We're coming out of school today. darkness of the room in contrast with the sharp painful clarity of A. GILDA, V S. his own figure projected on the wall on his right. The surprise actually caused him physical pain in the pit of th.e stomach. Getting up he walked towards the window and stared out, first at the liers OLD LADY of skyscrapers, the shimmering spangled streets, and then skyward into the ultramarine sky and noted the brilliance of the moon. With Old Age sits, The Chamber hushed with surrounding respect a sudden jerk he opened the vertically sliding window. The marvel For days gone by. lous cool air buffeted against his face. He gasped with the low temperature, the oxygen ran like cordial through his system. From The brittle skeleton and restricted limbs his pocket he pulled out a pair of field glasses. He kept these in his Constitute a mass of spent life Which wails, unmoving, unable to move. inside pocket. In doing so his pencil, a gift, slid out, tangled in the Realising the inevitable. strap of his glasses and plummeted, glinting fiercely, earthward at a Despising delay. rate of 32A/sec^ He remembered this from his physics lessons at school; sometimes falling bodies could attain a speed ol 120—200 For not always was it like this: Often in vain she struggles against the tide of time miles per hour; and he thought of a man falling peaceably at such To reach the hazy haven of her memories' island. velocities to land sickcningly innumerable feet below. He was And even in success only torment lies. terrified by his own thought, and quickly dismissed it from his mind. He looked at his hand which he placed pronate before him. The Memories of flowing gowns and ballroom floor The tempting charmer who once tore sweat glistened and he came out suddenly in goose-pimples. The hearts of would-be suitors: Tlie young man peered again, a little disturbed, out oi the On silent verandas, gently lit, Bravado invested youths would sit— window and downwards, marvelling at the acute angle of perspec The never cou'd-be suitors. tive of the windows below him. Just three lect below the sill was a ledge, quite wide really, as ledges go, about one foot. A strange But now Time can mock; feeling, a sort of creeping attraction, made him scrutinise the ledge And mock it does with incisive pain, Which searches and darts the once-proud face narrowly, noting its solidity, the form,and he meticulously perceived Ne'er again to grace the maple floors. all the flaws, the chipping plaster and the few hairline cracks— could it hold the weight of a man—say, himself? Another feeling She preserved her memories. welled up within him,a feeling not unfamiliar,a desire for adventure, But the pictures now are tinged with yellow. And their stories furred with time, danger, lost but not totally, in his childhood, but lying in him, latent, Which eternally entrances. aroused only by the sight of that tempting ledge. His feelings soon Now when she tries to reminisce, crystallised into want. He wanted to climb out onto that ledge. He She bitterly senses one-lime bliss, made an attempt to climb out but failed. Something held himback. And lately found futility. He realised his expedition must have a purpose, but what? His Oh Death-bed lady—remember this— thoughts ran on. Suddenly he decided on his course of action, he What of those who know no bliss? remembered the blue vellum document; that would be his reason, S. MURPHY, V S. for he would place the document on the ledge; he would have to

36 37 retrieve It. Glancing round the room he saw in a pool of moonlight ledge. It had not occurred to him to return and go down to the a long cane tipped by a net, a landing net. He placed the paper in first floor to get his paper from the street. He was lost. the net and passed it through the window and displaced its contents He settled down, his legs dangling over the ledge. Space about five feet along the ledge. He withdrew the cane and snapped beckoned him. Nothing mattered any more. Before, his nerves had it first into two then into three. Now he would have to go out onto screeched, but now he was relaxed, he was going to fall. This, he the ledge. He smiled as he placed one leg over the sill and pushed calmly decided, was the best thing to do, after all what would the his head out. The lower floors jumped sharply into view, wiping the boss say when he found out he threw the paper through the window? smile off his face, and for the second time that night beads of sweat Bad, very bad, not good, not "conducive to promotion". Yes, he prickled on his forehead and his palms. was going to fall. He loved this outer air, so honest, so clear. He The young man was now astride of the sill. To his left was the opened his mouth in a stupid attempt to engulf the ether, to be small untidy room, to his right a thirty-five storey drop. He turned integral with it. He relaxed into a stupor, the cold had numbed his his head outwards looking straight at a distant building, and swung fingers which straightened allowing free descent—"35th storey, 33rd his left leg over the sill, clutching the side-walls with his oily hands. storey, 29th storey—32A/scc".J, 120—200 m.p.h.—Heavenly, 10th He placed the heels of his hands on the sill, fingers fanned, and storey—" leaning back with his head skyward, he lowered himself over the sill D. S. Christian, V X. using the seat of his pants as brakes and groping tentatively with his feet for the yearned-for ledge. He found it. He uttered a silent prayer. His taut body relaxed and he breathed quickly but not fiercely not wanting to upset his balance. How high was he? he FENCING AS A MODERN SPORT thought. Up until now the actual height in terms of feet had not concerned him; only the height relative to other things did; but now Fencing is an art with a long and fascinating history and with he wanted to know, dammit he had a right to know. Mentally he its roots in the traditions of chivalry. calculated—"seven storeys equal 100 ft. approx. this is the thirty- The swords in use today have been evolved from ancient fifth floor—seven's into thirty-five—five. Five, Five, FIVE HUN weapons, and the basic movements and fencing terms currently DRED FEET!" A sickening shudder racked his body. He turned used in the present-day fencing-rooms have been used for centuries his head to the left, there five impossible feet away from him was the by generations of swordsmen. precious paper. He motioned himself towards it. He passed the window. His back was now aching and pressed firmly against the The growth of interest in recent years, not only in Britain but wall. He bent his knees and his long slender fingers touched the throughout the world, is probably due to the many advantages of goal. A surge of happiness coursed through his body, in the great fencing as a modern sport. Many people are first attracted by its delight of that moment his body gave an involuntary jerk and he romantic appeal but they soon realise that it is the perfect relaxation, knocked the document into an impossible perched position. It especially for those dwelling in towns. Fencing develops co-ordination wavered, teetering on the edge, it forming the diagonal of the rec of mind and body in the highest degree, and exercises every part tangle of paper. He realised with a cold gastric sensation that this es of the body. There is no advantage in mere brute strength in this capade was now no longer a game and that all his will must now be game of speed and finesse. Control of movement and quickness of used on at least retrieving that paper. Again his hand reached out in thought and execution can, in great measure, overcome lack ol a manner not conducive to a good balance and before his spellbound height or reach or strength which would be a severe handicap at eyes the paper fell away revolving through the void, presenting other sports. flashes of blue then grey from the meagre street lighting. He clenched Besides the stance, the lunge and footwork which are peculiar his empty fist so tightly he punctured his palms with the nails. to fencing, the use of light weapons at dose quarters and at great His teeth were bared as he rocked with great choking sobs and the speed requires a considerable discipline of muscular and reflex breath hissing in through the teeth froze them, causing flashing actions, if the wide variety of fencing movements available are to white pain to echo through his head and press up against the back be used to the full. The quicker and more complex the actions of his eyes and temples. He was crying like a Ijaby, a fantastic urge which a well matched pair of experienced fencers attempt, the coursed through him to cramp his toes around that ledge and spring greater the speed of anticipation and execution that will be required. vertically downwards to get at his precious paper. It has been well said that fencing is like a game of chess played at He was now in a world far removed. The paper was irretrievably lightning speed. lost. He belonged now to the ledge, the ledge was him, he was the S.Wright, VS.

38 39 2. A hyperbola is the locus of a late potential passenger MY TRIP TO AMERICA approaching a waiting 'bus at right-angles and just failing to catch In ihc summer holidays I weiiL with ten other scouts and the it. Scoutmaster to the U.S.A. for four weeks. 3. Two parallels are the result of a potential passenger running We travelled to Glasgow by train and then we flew to Iceland along the roadside towards a wailing 'bus. The two never meet. and changed planes for one to New York. Once in New York we 4. Every passenger continues in a slate of rest on a 'bus, unless immediately changed planes to go to Detroit. In order to change planes we had to catch a taxi to another part of the airport. This acted upon by an external force, when his upward displacement was an eight-door saloon which accommodated all of us and our kit. from the seal is directly proportional to the velocity of the 'bus and From Detroit we went by bus to Muskegon a distance of several the size of the bump in the road. hundred miles but covered in short time owing to the very good 5. The fare charged is an indeterminate and variable multiple buses and roads. In Muskegon we were picked up by some people of the distance travelled, suffering increases within decreasingly from the campsite where we were going to stay. short periods of time. We camped for two weeks with an American Troop but it was 6. The times of departure and arrival displayed by time-tables nothing like English camp. The food was ]:>rought by truck ready are always variable within indefinite limits. cooked, there was a swimming pool and a lake for boating and 7. A late 'Inis travels at approximately half the speed of an canoeing and there was a centre where there was a grocery shop, early 'bus. cafe and Scout Shop. The campsite itself covered a very extensive P. R. Brough, L VI Sc. I. area and was divided into many different camping areas. The week we camped there, there were about four hundred scouts altogetlier in all the camps. We did many interesting things; we went on a THE PEOPLE OF THE NIGHT canoe trip, on a tour round all the different campsites, and on a The abscnrc of light makes, "survival hike" when we had to catch frogs, cut off the legs, and The renection of light illumines, cook and cat them. Surprisingly we enjoyed them, although we the night. would probably have enjoyed anything. The darkness Alter the camp we went to Chicago for two weeks and stayed And the lightness with the families of the scouts we had camped with. During the of the night week we saw many of the sights of Chicago including the Field Is a paradox Museum, the Civic Centre, the Museum of Science and Industry, The night is lonely and many other places of interest. .Still and qiiict. Then we left Chicago and went by train to Washington where The paratlox turns The night to population; we spent six hours. We went on a lour, seeing the White House, Moving, noisy, non-existent the Arlington Cemetery, where the Kennedys arc buried and many People of the nighl. museums. We then went to New York and spent the night in an hotel. The day was occupied in going round looking at Times \V'c, the forgotten, the lonely The people of the night Square and the Empire State Building, and then going on a boat Exist as docs the moon. trip round Manhattan Island when we .saw the Statue of Liberty, Like the moon we circle the Empire State Building, many bridges, the United Nations The world of others, building and the Yankee Stadium. .-\nd like the moon We only show ourselves We then came liome Ijy the same route finishing a holiday In rcflcetion of the light of others. most of us will rcrnemljcr all our life. With the moon R. Marshall, V M. We ]ia\'c a side thai no-one sees Except us. THE LAWS OF MOTION GOVERNING THE OMNIBUS And wc, the people of the night An investigation into the laws governing the action and reaction know no-one, trust no-one of'bus and passenger revealed the following: tell no-one; not even oitrselves. I. Every 'bus continues in its state of rest or of uniform motion People of the night arc lonely people in a straight line, unless hurriedly approached by a gesticulatory Wc of the night are quiet people potential passenger, when it immediately accelerates leaving the I.ike the moon. E. .SHAW, L VI Arts. latter stranded.

40 41 CARYATID THE FORBIDDEN PATHS Caryatid The forbidden paths creep up the hill Immobile maiden Like spiders' webs upon a table Maiden of the place of maidens. And ferny around them lies the land A poor, infertile, and unfriendly place. Standing, gazing, Beware, strange traveller, do not touch Watching over the recumbent mind Your feet upon this virgin soil, Of Hellene civilization. Where mighty caverns open in the ground And tempt the folly of the weary man. From above the city Where crystal springs rise up from the parched earth You sec, you saw And poisonously quench the thirst. The beginning of our world. And nymph-like fcys with naked breast Induce the traveller to enjoy. The people over whom you watched They ofier up their insubstantial flesh Have gone forward; As carnal gifts which might appease his lust They have prospered. And in a reverie ofjoy he goes In dreams, and vanishes in haze Their ideas have grown; And permanently remains entrapped within Their thoughts have survived— And from his foolishness can not escape. And you have survived. Tread not upon the forbidden paths. A little damaged, perhaps. Traveller. Be not like me. But after so long a time VouTe in pretty good shape! J. M. PEARSON, U VI Sc. I.

I wonder if. Caryatid, The next two thousand years Will be anything like the last. I won't know. Caryatid. Though you might, but who knows. You'll probably outlast us all. Man's achievements will destroy him Man's achievements will outlast him And you'll just stand there, smiling. Damn you, Caiyatid. Smug-faced marble maiden, You see it all and you smile; Damn you I E. SHAW, I. VI Arts.

APOLOGY FOR A WAR 1967 The civilians shelled in their homes, The soldiers shot in battles in the desert, The planes blasted from the air, The bloated stomachs of the waterless soldiers in arid Sinai.

The shattered corpses, flesh and blood. Vultures fly above, wailing for the living to die, Flics buzz about their festering wounds.

The ship attacked by mistake. Red-hot boilers spray steam, Vapour burns thin skins of the crew.

Bombs hit the city. The people crouch in their troglodyte shelters. The whining interrupts the martial music on the radio. The siren wails. J. M. PEARSON, U VI Sc. I.

42 43 OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION EDITORIAL President: R. S. MARTYN, L.D.S. Wc regret to report the deaths of two former masters, Mr. Past-Presidents: John Croswell and Mr. Ernest Harrison, in October and August ♦T. D. WlIITTINOTON, B.A. E. .\. IIoRNrii respectively. *F. J. Stafford, M.A., M.Ed. H. Mason John Croswell (writes E.F.H.) who was in his 77ih year and *R."Placi-; H. Ardron wlio had been bereaved by the death of his wife fifteen months H. N. Heywood E. Hollingworth J. H. Jolly, F.C.A. G. H. Brimelow before, was Art Master from 1933 to 1957. He will be remembered •F. VV. Cooi'F., F.S.S.A., A.C..I. S. J. H. SuTTON, M.A., M.Ed.,M.!.i(i with affection and esteem by all who knew him and had reason to *G. H. Kellett VV. T. Dewiiurst appreciate his skill and patience as a teacher, his kindliness and G. SiiAW, B.A. *A. Smith R. Pye, L.R.I.B.A. good humour, his unfailing readiness to help others, and his *V. H. Johnston, B.A. occasional flashes of caustic, down-to-earth wit. During his years at *J. R. Bf.nnett VV. H. Martin, M.A. *R. Talbot, B.Sc. H. Ellis Tomlinson, Baines he organised a Sketching Club, whose members owed much J. Shields M.A., F.H.S. to his instruction and inspiration. He was a Hibbert House master H. H. Bridge K. Brf-arley and a member of the School Choir; outside School he was for A. C. Okell, B.A. J. M. Bibhy, F.C.A. *H. R. Dennison T. S. Winder many years a member and sometime President of the Blackpool J. Rawcliffe J. W. NuriAL!., F.C.A. and Fylde Art Society. After his retirement he maintained an interest J. A. Walton j. Edge, F.A.I., F.A.I..P.A. in painting, particularly in water-colours, a medium in which he 1). D. Airry, LL.B. W. V. Bolton excelled. ♦T. H. Newton J. G. Flood, A.M.Cl.T., A.T.E.E. F. W. Thompson, C.B.E., D.S .G., R. Stuttard Ernest Harrison, who was of about the same age, and also died G.F.G., A.F.C:., B.Sc. F. Williams suddenly, will be remembered by many Old Boys of the period at A. M. Hutchinson R. A. Kerr the turn of the decade. For many years mathematics master at •Deceased Blackpool Grammar School, he came to us out of retirement for OFFICERS, 1968-69 more than one spell to help out when the mathematics department was in difficulties. He was always very spry, alert and good President: R. S. Martvn, L.D.S. humoured, anxious to help any boy with special problems, and very President-Elect: J. F. Walker popular with colleagues and boys alike. To the x-elatives of both President-Designate: D. C. Tofts these old friends we offer our very real sympathy. Vice-Presidenls: In our recent obituary of Mr. Pickett, it was stated that he came R.M. Ardron W. Hewitt A. W. Stark to us after the First World War; in fact it was in 1913 that he began R. Clayton W. A. F. Hornby '1'. J. Walton J. H. T. Copley C. L. Kippax D. Waddington his long service at Baines. We apologize for the lapse of memory, J. R. Croft T. Lucas A. Wood which was soon corrected by Frank Lord, who wrote affectionately G. CURWEN J. Riding of "Ben's" activities in the early days of the War. and gave the F. Hargreaves W. S. Slater, M.B.E. seniority of masters by forms in 1914, as "Sam" Clarke, "Ben" Hon. Secretaries : Pickett, "Vin" Johnstone (who later taught us in Cheshire and was T. S. Winder, 11 Gosforlh Road, Blackpool, N.S. instrumental in ensuring our advent at Baines), "Pondy" Bridge, G. Curwen, "Baimcrino," 81 Garstang Road East, Poullon-le-Fyldc Dick Talbot and George Shaw. The last-named was happy to Hon. Treasurer: corroborate this when visiting School recently. C;. D. Stuiibing, 26 Penriih Avenue, Clcveleys. Hon. Auditor: J. W. Nuttall and A. S. Booth The usual Summer functions took place and were enjoyed by a Hon. Editor: fair number of Old Boys and their guests. M. Ellis Tomi.inron, Chester House, Victoria Rd. East, Thornlon Cilevele^s Bowling at Elietson Street Club, Poulton, on 27th June was (or Raines Grammar .School) followed by snooker and supper. On 5th July, the annual Cricket Hon. Secretary [Southern Section) : match against the School provided a characteristically exciting N. C. Nelson, 38 Danecroft Road, l.ondon, .S.E.24. spectacle, when the School won against a formidable Old Boys' Committee: side captained as usual by Tom Rigby, supported by Geoff Clarkson, E. Appleby, K. Bentley, R. Brearlf.y, A. I. Howarth, H. R. Owen, David Ellacott, Tom Scott, David Brown, Frank Knapman, David D. Partington, E. Rh.py, W. Riley, H. K. Stock, C. Vincent, D. Wood, Gregson, Jimmy Mitchell, David Partington, Geoff Walker, and J. B. Wright Freddie Vickers.

44 45 The Summer Show and Dinner on 6th July consisted of a visit Linguists examinations has been successful, and would remind him to the Ken Dodd Show and the Oystercatcher Restaurant. Over of a certain saying of Confucius, not unknown at Baines: "No fifty Old Boys and guests voted this a very enjoyable occasion. bookee, no markee".

We are asked by the Treasurer to draw your attention to the Brian Gillett, who left in 1947, has been appointed manager facility offered to members in this issue whereby reminders of the of the Cleveleys Branch of Williams Deacon's Bank. He is well- incidence of subscriptions may be obviated and much time, postage known in Congregational Church circles in the district and is the (and perhaps embarrassment) saved. The form printed at the end of brother-in-law of the School's music master, Mr. West. the Old Boys' section can be detached, filled in and sent to the Hon. Treasurer, who will arrange a Standing Order procedure with the banks concerned. This is a very widely used practice for both private and business accounts, and its use by our members will bring Dr. Paul Williams, whose father was recently our President, obvious advantages to them and the Association. has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer at the Rutherford Laboratories, Harwell. His uncle. Jack Stafford, who left in the late twenties, has had his post of Director of Statistics, Board of Trade, The Football Club is giving a good account of itself as can be upgraded to Deputy Secretary level. seen in the following report sent in by Hon. Sec. Kit Vincent. Our last season in the Premier Division of the Fylde District League was not a memorable one, but in the Fylde Cup we reached We congratulate recently-married Michael Harmer, David the semi-finals. Edge, David Gregory, Brian Rossall and Sydney Copple. We were just able to scramble a 4—3 win against a School Mike, now an administrative officer with the Greater London Eleven on the occasion of the 250th year of existence of the school. Council, has just obtained a Ph.B. degree in business management Team for the School Game: Roscoe; Miller, Stephenson; at Liverpool, which he tells us was no rest cure but a "real slog", Royds, Aldersley, Marsden; Partington, Smith, Appleby, Ancell, and he is looking forward to the "more leisurely pursuit" of the Bar Scott; Substitute, Vincent. An enjoyable get-together and hot-pot examinations. was held afterwards. David Gregory and his bride are both teaching in Coventry; This Season we are members of the newly formed Blackpool the best man was Graham Kelly, Dave's old colleague in the School Football Combination, occupying a place in the second soccer sides. division. Up to press we are leading the division, having the following Dr. Brian Rossall's bride was Gillian, daughter of Sydney record: Copple, whose second wife is Kathleen, widow of the late Bill Sefton. P W L D F A Pts. 6 5 0 1 33 10 11 It is also to be noted we have the leading goal scorer of all the five divisions in our midst, Ian Ancell, with 22 goals to date. Graham Mills, who will be at the Radio and Space Research I would like to take this opportunity to thank our many Station for the next three years in Port Stanley, Falkland Isles, will —understandably—be very pleased to have any correspondence to vice-presidents for their continued support and also to the School help keep him "in touch". ("Falkland stamps", he writes per for the use of B" field and the gym, and our special gratitude to suasively, "are quite unusual for collectors"). We feel sure that, in Mr. Downs, the school caretaker. the best Baines tradition, some Old Boy who happens to be passing the Falkland Isles will not fail to look him up. PERSONALIA Some time ago we were interested to see a report in a national paper that redounded to the pioneering spirit of our Old Boys. Jim Bostock, who made a welcome appearance at the London Our recent reference to Barry Raphael's R.A.F. "mob" Dinner, had embarked on an intensive course of Chinese to help the prompts Peter Bucke to announce that he^ also one of the "said export drive of Courtauld's Celon Division, of which he is merchan mob", is now "flying from the aircraft carrier Hermes" (and who dise controller, This was not his first excursion into that complex can blame him?). He hoped by now to be in Sydney, where he language, with which he became acquainted in the Intelligence looks forwai'd to contacting Johnny West and others in our modestly Corps during the war. We hope his progress in the Institute of burgeoning "Southern Cross" Section.

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John Skilt, who graduated in International Politics at Lancaster J. Higginson, 36 Kent Avenue, Chadderton, Nr. Oldham. last year, has now taken a Master's degree in European Studies and A. W. Robertson, 18 Meadowbrook, Marton, Blackpool. is lecturing at the Lancaster and Morecambe College of Further Education. Air Commodore F. W. Thompson, "Westwick", Lye Green Road, Chesham, Bucks. D. Waddington, 30 Warmley Close, Solihull, Warwicks. Also at Lancaster our old friend and ex-President J. H. Sutton, who signalized his retirement by enrolling as a research fellow, D. Walton, 24 Elmsmerc Road, Ellesmerc Park, Eccles, Nr. has been awarded the degree of M.Litt.—'his third Master's Degree. Manchester. Well done indeed—and now what about a Doctorate? R. Wilkinson, 7 Seaford Court, 222 Gt. Portland Street, London W.1. G. B. Shaw, 2 Birchwood Drive, Hambleton, Blackpool. G. Mills, Radio and Space Research Station, Port Stanley, Falkland Devotees of the "pop scene" will have observed considerable Isles (for three years). publicity for disc-jockey Barry Mason recently. In one article be was laconically described as "captain of games, bottom of the form". P. Bucke, H.M.S. Hermes, B.F.P.O. Ships. Neither of these proud claims is precisely jtistified, though he was J, Skitt, 36 Bare Avenue, Bare, Morecambe. captain of cricket and of Founder's Flouse and a distinguished athletics and cross-country champion. More to the point is that his M. F. Harmer, 12 Chester Court, Monk's Drive, Baling, W.3. career in show business was foreshadowed by his interest in dramatics —he played the name-parts in "Macbeth", "The Devil's Disciple" and other School productions.

We are pleased to welcome to the Committee Keith Stock, who New Members returned last year from the Rochdale area to become Headmaster of the new Clifton County Primary School in Lytham St. Annes. 1968 R. Hedgeland, 61 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde. 1968 C. M. Rumke, 265 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-le-Fylde. 1968 P. N. Gilbert, 105 Garstang Road East, Poulton-le-Fylde. 1968 J. M. Kay, 11 Alexandra Road, Thornton, Nr. Blackpool. Change of Address 1968 T. M. Eaton, 1 Mayfair Drive, Thornton, Nr. Blackpool. E. Appleby, 30 Beechwood Grove, Bispham, Blackpool. 1968 J. A. Lord, 12 Clarence Avenue, Knott End-on-Sea, Nr. P. Baron, Leys Road, Blackpool. Fleetwood. J. H. Bowers, 9 St. Peters Avenue, Anlaby, Hull, Yorks. 1968 J. D. Mercer, I Eildon Drive, Poulton-le-Fylde. E. R. Blundell, 7 Woodroyd Avenue, Honley, Nr. Huddersfield. 1968 P. M. Holt, 460 Broadway, Rossall Beach, Cleveleys, Nr. HD7 2LG. Blackpool. J. D. Edge, 15 Dorville Crescent, London, W.6. 1968 C. Pegden, 14 Sandy Lane, Preesall, Nr. Fleetwood. R. A. Fletcher, 399 Blackpool Old Road, Layton, Blackpool. 19.68 W. D. Kings, 90 Victoria Road East, Thornton-le-Fylde, Nr. Blackpool. D. Holford, 11 Staining Rise, Staining, Nr. Blackpool. 1968 J. K. Murty, 1 St. David's Avenue, Cleveleys, Nr. Blackpool. G. J. Horan, 19 Walpole Avenue, Blackpool. 1968 P. E. Taylor, 16 Galloway Road, Fleetwood. P. J. Jenkinson, 13 Clewcr Court Road, Clewer Village, Windsor, Berks. 1968 D. Baxendale, 6 Westfield Avenue, Highfurlong, Blackpool. R. Pilkington, 232 Dickson Road, Blackpool. 1968 D. M. Parr, 39 Hawthorne Grove, Carleton, Nr. Blackpool. P. S. Lovatt, 42 Southbourne Road, Blackpool. 1968 P. R. Maund, 10 Poulton Old Road, Blackpool. Dr. M. R. G. Learning, 2983 Dorman Avenue, Apt. 3, Broomall, Member resigned: F. L. Stafford. Pa 19008.

48 49 For Your Diary C7J Saturday, 15th February, 1969—Annual General Meeting and Dinner, at Savoy Hotel, Blackpool. Notice of Meeting and Dinner etc. enclosed herewith. Saturday, 12 April, 1969—Trip to London: football match Fulham V. Blackpool followed by Dinner at 6.30 p.m. Circulars will be sent out, to members around London, by Southern Section Secretary. Anyone else interested please enquire for details from George Curwen. (U Z o O HH H < u 3 cS c o Q C C/2 CO <

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