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DE'CEMBER, 1961 No. 125

MAGAZINE COMMITTEE

President: The Headmaster. Chairman: Mr. B. Davies. Treasurer: Mr. F. Bury.

Committee: Mr. G. F. Eastwood, Mr. W. H . Proctor; P. Almond, D. E. Ambrose, E. J. Matthews, P. Murphy, D. J. Nicholson, N. Whalley.

Editor: F. J. Seed.

DISCE PRODESSE

lE�ttorial WHERE did the summer go? The full implications of the question have not been fully explored yet. Am I mistaken, or is it the question that today's youth is really asking in its heart of hearts? We seem forever to be making preparations for a terrible winter that never comes, hopeless inhabitants of a perennial autumn, or to be walking along a tight-rope and knowing that sooner or later one's sense of balance will cease to be effective, if only through the ravages of old age. To try and catch a glimpse of tomorrow by following each step in the political game is unrewarding; kremlinology, economics and the imagined psychology of political leaders confuse the issue more, and anyway are beyond the grasp of most of us. It is like a game of dice-so long as all seems straightforward we can calculate after a few throws what will happen with some accuracy, by the application of even so tricky a yardstick as the law of averages. If there are signs that the dice are loaded, our chances fall, but there is still hope. But if repetition has taken itS! toll and made of our reliable cubes two jaded, ro.und marbles that the slightest breath may move, what are we to do? We have JIO 2 choice but to turn to other people's interpretations of the truth. Yet those who present the world to us in a readily-assimilated form are steeped in an unenlightened cynicism. To cry out is to attempt a picnic on its sacrificial altar; the result of this is the attempted suppression of self-expression, which becomes an expression of shame and so begins a malignant, underground growth. Art could perhaps provide an answer, but, if it asked the right questions would be no less vulnerable to this growing sense of weariness and the idea that civilization has said goodbye to its last summer. Clues �re to be found however in its past; look at these lines of D. H. Lawrence which provide at least part of the answer: "Now it is autumn and the falling fruit and the long journey towards oblivion." " ...How could murder, even self-murder ever a quietus make?" The adaptation of these lines to our present however, would require the efforts of an extraordinary mortal, and at present their presence here is intended only to stimulate awareness and thought. At the moment however it is a struggle for art to maintain itself successfully, never mind solve our problems for us. Turning its back on reality, it now spends its time answering only the questions it chooses to put itself. Only Edith Sitwell managed a last healthy scream before the shadow of the atomic axe fell across the sun. (l refer of course to her "Three Poems for the Atomic Age") . The atomic bomb has been blamed for present day juvenile delinquency, the contemporary excessive sexual appetite, our taste for violence and the sord id, and the growing race of "Sweeneys." However it is rarely that a youth called to account for his actions in a court of law pleads in defence that he expected the world to have died before he came to trial; that would require insight as well as understanding. So, if we see a flower bloom in the middle of all this, we pluck it to save it from a possible frost, and are then surprised that it will not take root. We see it as freak phenomenon, an echo from the past rather than a sign afor the future. The laugh of the existentialist is a hysterical one, but he dare not let tears replace it. If he does not clutch at today's flower it is not because he does not want it, but because he can not afford to lose it. Yet self-expression of a less ambitious sort lives on. Mr. Khruschev's political poker has not appreciably diminished the number of magazine entries this term. On what is this sort of self-expression founded? Everywhere is found the spirit of the well-established Voltaire maxim----<"IJ faut cultiver notre jardin." Time-tested themes such as autumn, the sea, are still popular, while sophisticated humour is found in the contributions of J. Smalley and P. Murphy, both of the Arts Sixth. ----< We have too an 3

Eliotesque essay from a scientist, J. Houghton, who has introduced a touch of Ezra Pound "to flavour," while Meakin of 4A shows us where a train of thought can take one when conscience is the driver. Other fourth-form contributions are "Pendle Hill" and "The Autumn Run" both poems with (as far as 1 know) original subjects. Entries have been received in abundance from the fourths this term, probably because of the special prize. Whether their enthusiasm will continue remains to be seen. One last plea: contributions should be typed for preference; failing th is, legible handwriting on one side of the paper only will win the editor's benevolence. Give yourself plenty of time before the closing date to prepare and write your entry, make sure your poetry scans, and, if you find yourself writing "My favourite hobby," stop and think whether your method of dealing with it is original enough to demand attention.

SCHOOL NOTES

THE following members of Staff left .at the end of the summer term: Mr. J. A. Akroyd, Mr. J. WII1kley, and Mrs. N. Myers. We welcome to the Staff this term: Mrs. M. Portno, B.A. (Sheffield University), and Mr. M. J. Sharples, B.A. (Christ Church, Oxford), an old boy of the School, to teach modern languages; Mr. J. J. Moore (Westminster Training College), to teach mathe matics; and Miss E. M. Walker (c. F. Mott Training College), who has taken the place of Mrs. Myers in the J unior School. The numbers in the School at the beginning of term were 880 -the same as at the beginning of last year; but there was an increase again in the size of the Sixth Form, which now numbers 1 74. G.C.E. Re£ults. There was again a record number of entries at Advanced and Ordinary Levels, and a record number of passes. State Scholarships were won by K. H. Heron, A. J. Pendlebury, D. M. Smith and R. N. Totty: and 22 Distinctions were gained at Advanced Level. There were 295 subject passes at Advanced Level, and 522 passe at Ordinary Level. No fewer than 59 candidates passed in A Level General Studies. Thirty five boys of the School, including two who left last year, gained entry to universities, and six to training colleges. The Playing-Fields. In spite of most unfavourable weather, substantial progress has been made during this year with the development project. All the levelling and regrading involved in Phase I has been completed, and some of -the drains laid. Next spring the drainage will be completed, and the Phase I area will be seeded. We are greatly indebted to the Blackburn Education 4

Committe for their assi tance In providing alternative playing pitches. A specialist Mathematics Room was opened at the beginning of term. It has been contrived in the corridor end on the first floor of the J 953 building; and provides both storage space for pecialist equipment and a small reading-room for sixth form mathematicians. Work has started on -the provision of a shower-room adjoining the gymnasium staff-room. We acknowledge with thanks the gift of a cup for House Six a-side football from P. E. M. Jarrett (1951-1960). We congratulate R. Smethurst on being the first scout in East Lancashire to be awarded the Silver Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. A Community Service Committee, with representatives from each house, has come into being 'this term; and is organizing, first, all School collections for charitable objects, and secondly, active projects for rendering service to the community outside the School. In the first project of this kind some thirty boys and staff did some much needed-and much appreciated-work on the gardens of old people living alone. The East Lancs. Sailing Club, which holds the rights of sailing on Rishton Reservoir, has generously agreed that the School should be affiliated to it so that boys of the School should have the opportunity of learning the art of sailing. A School Sailing Club has been formed to take advantage of this opportunity, and an Endeavour dinghy is now being constructed in the Handicrafts Room. A Society of BeH-ringers has been formed in order to introduce boys to the ancient English art of campanology, and a number of members are now ringing in the Cathedral tower. An Astronomical Society has also been founded. Outside lighting has now been provided throughout the School. The lanterns placed on the old stone buildings of the School are the old-fashiened gas-type lanterns, which have been acquired from Blackburn Corporation, and iook very well. The number of boys taking dinner at School this term has risen to 580, and our thanks are due to Mrs. Yates and her staff for their splendid work in maintaining the high standard of the menus.

VALETE THE following, now Old Boys, are assured of our best wishes for their future success: Airey, s. c.; Ashton, A,; Bailey, D. P.; Bailey, M . H.; Bamber, R. H.; Baron, G. C.; Barker, P. R.; Barton, T. H.; Baxendale, A. W.; Beavis, T. P. S.; Bedford, G.; Bendix, H. F.; Beveridge, W.; Biermann, E.; Barton, D.; Bond, P. J. ; .Boswell, I.; 5

Botting, P. c.; Boyes, E.; Brewer, J,; Bryan, R. 1.; Caffrey, E. N.; Caunce, H. ; Chadwick, N.; Chesney, R.; Chatterton, J. M.; Child, D. M.; Clift, R. A; Clifton, J. S.; Cox, D. M.; Coverley, J. B.; Cowell, J. H.; Craddock, J. H.; Culshaw, L. K.; Davenport, R . H.; Davies, R. 1.; Demaine, B.; Draper, R. N.; Duckworth, J.; Duck worth, J. R . A; Dunlop, R. P.; Eccles, M.; Entwistle, G. D.; Evans, E. A; Evans, P. W.; Farmer, B.; Fielden, R. E.; Forbes, J. F.; Garth, A. W.; Gaunt, G. R.; Goldstein, R.; Green, W. H. H. ; Grills, P.; Hacking, D. !.; Hall, J. A; Halsam, P. F.; Haworth, B. J .; Haworth, G. J.; Haworth, J. A; Haworth, J. M.; Heron, K. H.; Hindle, K. H.; Hindle, T D. C.; H ird, S. S.; Hobson, G. W.; Holden, D. A.; Horrocks, R. D.; Howell, P. R.; Illman, R. N.; l1Iingworth, G. T; lngham, I. S.: I rvin, L.; Jackson, A. D. P.; Jones, P. L.; Jones, T D.; Kemp, R. J.; Kenyon, J. A; Kenyon, A M.; Kilner, S. G.; Lamb, J. G.; Longstaff, R. W. ; Lawson, R. M.; Lindsay, c.; Lindsay, G.; Lowe, J. D., Lunn, D. J . T; Maidment, J. M. H.; Mainland, P A.; Malone, A. W.; MaJlinson, T; Marriott, M. J.; May, !. A; Mcleod, A. J.; Moor house, I. D. ; Monk, S. J.; Morris, B. c.; McNeill, H. H.; Nasb, J. P.; Nash, L. F.; Nash, P. B.; Norris, E. E.; North, D.; Paley, R.; Parkinson, B.; Peak, D. W.; Pendlebury, A. J.; Phillips, J. B .; Pierce, N. M.; Piper, !. K.; Pickles, C. J.; Povah, K. B.; Rams bottom, c.; Read, D. M.; Read, J. S.; Renwick, J . G.; Richardson, N.; Roberts, H. S.; Rose, R. M.; Rostron, P. B.; Sagar, I. D.; Saxon, P. J.; Seed, T R.; Slater, A R.; Smalley, D.; Smith, D. M.; Smith, M.; Stafford, J . A.; Strong, N. G.; Sutcliffe, C. F.; ,Swindlehurst, P.; Taylor, J. c.; Thornber, J. N.; Timperley, D. J.; Totty, R. N.; Turnbull, T R.; Valentine, J. ; Wade, M.; Walmsley, C. F.; Ward, P. J.; Watson, E. G.; Waugh, J. A; Whalley, L.; Wilkins, R.; Wilkinson, I. G.; Wilson, D. M.; Wilson, J. A; Wilson, P. L.; Winterbottom, D. G.

SALVETE WE xtend a warm welcome to these boys who have entered the School :- Drake: Ainsworth, P. B.; Alstead, A J:, Askew, F. G.; Askew, R . G.; Bamford, c.; Battrick, P. J.; Brandwood, J.; Brogden, J. E.; Chadwick, A.; Easham, P.; Halsall, E.; Higginson, D. G.; Higson, A P.; Hoyle, S.; Jackson, D. J.; Jackson, R. G.; Lavery, J. S.; Leigh, B. J.; Lund, C. D.; Lund, R. G.; McCormick, K. J. ; McNamee, P. J.; Marsden, M.; M urray, J. D.; Schofield, A; Worswick. Frobisher: Adams, R.; Ainsworth, J. R.; Collison, D.; Easton, R. G.: Hindle, P. G. G.; Hope, P. J.; Johnson, M . I.; Monk, P. H.; Parker, M. K.; Perry, S. R.; Pickering, N.; Smith, M. c.; Thomson, N. L.; Townson, M.; Whitaker, A. J.; Wood, P. GrenviIle: Bird, A E.; Calverley, P. M. A.; Clay, J. R.; Faries, D. F.; Harrington, P.; Howarth, M. J.; M arsh all, A; Scott, 6

P.; Taylor, R. M.; Turner, B.; Watt, D.; Whitaker, G. J.; Wilson, H. L. M. Hawkins: Alfred, B. G.; Boardwell, D. N.; Booth, R.; Bradley, P. W.; Bushnell, M. V.; Chambers, R. P.; Child, A. J.; Clark, P. G.; Clayton, R. J.; Cownley, P. S.; Davis, E. A.; East wood, G. D.; Ell is, G.; Ellis, J. N.; Entwistle, P. G.; Gadsby, A. J.; Hardman, A. W.; Harling, M.; Haymes, D. R .; Jackson, M. H.; Jobson, J. B.; Johnstone, C. J.; Marshall, J. D.; McDonald, S. P.; Nuttall, P. D.; Phillipson, R.; Pike, J. R.; Roberts, A. J.; Ross, J.; Slowe, P. J.; Smith, R.; Tattersall, A. S.; Taylor, K.; Warbrick, B. J .; Ward, N. J.; Webb, I. C. Howard: Beardsworth, S. F.; Bentley, A.; Dishington, M. E. A.; Dyson, P. J .; Green, R. A.; Harftett, G. D.; Howells, J. M.; Mitchell, B. D.; Nuttall, P.; Osbaldiston, J. A.; Reece, A. J.; Scholes, J. H.; Shaw, L. M.; Smith, G. T. G.; Warburton, H. A.; Whittle, S.; Wilde, A. J.; Yates, M. Raleigh : Beardsworth, D. G.; Birtwistle, T.; Bolton, R . P.; Burke, G. P.: Burns, N. H.; Charnley, G. D.; Colbert, A. J.; Cooper, J. G.; Dawson, F. J . ; Duxbury, M. J.; Ferguson, S. J.; Fielden, R. A.; Friend, R. G.; Harper, J.; Holden, R .; Holland, G.; lies, J . P.; Jardine, J. D.; Kerley, M.; Macro, T.; Peacock, M.; Pitts, J. A.; Proctor, W. M. N.; Richardson, J. W. c.; R iley, F.; Slater, K.; Spurdle, G. P.; Spurdle, M. G.; SutcJi/fe, M . J . ; Thomson, 1.: Walsh, S. R.; Whitehead, J . R.; Woods, D. G.; Yates, D. J.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT THERE will be an exhibition of photograpbs on Open Day, May 29th, 1962. Prints for exhibition sbould be mounJted, not less than half-plate ,9ize, and shoul l d be submitted to Mr. Hargreaves befor'e Easter, There will be a separate railway section.

CAREERS CONVENTION A CAREERS Convention was held in School on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, November 21st and 22nd. The Convention was specially designed for those boys who will probably enter upon a career next summer wit:b Ordinary or Advanced level qualifications in the General Certificate of Education. On both evenings the Chair was taken by the Headmaster and an introduc tory talk was given by the Careers Master. On Tuesday concise and informative addresses were given on industrial apprenticeship and sale�manship, and representatives of eigbt large local industrial concerns were present. On Wednesday evening the talks on Account ancy, Banking, Insurance and the Civil Service commanded the utmost interest and attention, and representatives of other orofes sicns were also present. On both occasions t:he programme allowed 7 considerable time for consultation and discussion with the visitors, the representatives of the Technical College and the Youth Employ ment Officer, and also for viewing the array of literature in the Careers Reom, augmented by an excellent display by the Public Library. The School does indeed owe a debt of gratitude to so many gentlemen who willingly and immediately accepted the invita tion to help at this Convention. There can be no doubt that their services were thoroughly appreciated by the ISO-strong gathering of boys and parents who assembled on each evening.

THE OLD PATRIOT The po int locks' click, the signals' wink, The clanging bell, the slamming door, The foreman's wave, the guard's reply Were nothing new to railwaymen Until today-when, hauled by steam, Not diesel power, the last train leaves The friendly lights, reflected in The station's ever shining rails. Monarch she stands, the glorious wife Of steam, who seems to bear a slight Unhappy smile, who seems to look Along her train and heave a gentle Sigh. But when, all bathed in sweat, The fireman flung her ebon food Through furnace door, she summoned all Her might to life the pow'rful valve Upon her royal head, and raised A picture white of strength up to The station roof�bedewed with oil. Majestic in her pride, she gripped The road and, with a gentle wisp Of healthy steam, she turned the wheels. In livery green, with sinuous train, The diesel left the platform's light And, mindful of her power, she stormed The hill, and straightway overtook The panting, straining vet'ran on the Bank. Now,Willesden, Watford left behind, The diesel gained the lead, until The Cutting, north of Tring, was reached. He might run faster on the climb, But she could well outstrip him on The rushing, roaring, ride to Roade. The summit passed, each train observed 8

Its proper lights of welcome green: In contrast to his steed's shrill note, The driver heard a brazen horn A harsher, newer sound. He looked Ahead and clearly saw the lights, Reflecting in the cuttings steep, Of purring, pow'rful, pulsing, pungent Diesel train. Of lineage proud, Urged on by voice and shining steel, Like racehorse, gathered she her strength, When well-loved master bade her give Her best. She drew ahead, to part The evening's darkening gloom, as does A shooting star in winter sky. The drumming rail joints near o'erlapped In sound, beneath the pounding wheels, As both contestants, racing, sped Along the streaks of glittering steel. Station and Cutting answered back The roar of vying oil and steam. Green and green, the signal lights From darkness leap and vanish. Then Amber and green: the rival slows ... A mile away, against the sky, A red and green-the road is hers! She raced away, and passing through The busy maze of tracks, she gained The open road that led her North. Infected by the age of oil, The homeward schoolboy mocked, nor knew That she who passed beyond his sight, For thrice his years had proudly lent, Through joy and grief and war and peace, Her precious gift of speed to man. J. LEIGH, VI Arts.

"LAMA SABAETHANI" THE leaves had already turned to brown and were drifting aimlessly from the trees. Now was the time, the time when the air smelled of paraffin and oil lamps and of burning wood giving off an aromatic odour. Now was the time when night fell in late afternoon and left the streets dark and empty for fourteen hours. I had often walked those street , those dark, empty and silent streets. Often had I stood on the banks of the river, looking out through the yellow mist to where the barges rocked gently on the darkened water. I had stood there beneath the old gas lamp that threw a dull yellow light across the water m' aking the 1 e ancient Greek theatre of Epidauros. (See Article). C. D. MORRIS, L.6A.

h � -She;lring Near Troutbeck. N. D. FAIRCLOUGH, U.6Sc. THE PILGRIM PRIEST

According to legend this priest. carrying a gourd and reading a divine work. travelled from town to town reading the Scriotures to all with whom he came in contact.-L. K. AINSWORTH. 4B. 9 rest of the river seem even blacker. This time though it was different this time the wind bit colder, this time I heard the voice from the other bank through the swirling yellow mist. The voice was low and muzzled by the fog, very low and very beautiful. It stirred and swelled in my head like music rising to a crescendo. I stood for a moment listening and then turned from the river to walk down dark street who,e cobbles reflected the moon from the rain-soaked stone, to wander under bridges, moss-covered and running with water. To pass toffee shops with brightly-lit windows full of bottles of boiled sweets and scented cochous. And then the people, the people who were rushing by with blank faces and hollow eyes, people who had forgotten their destination but were still rushing blindly on. They could not remember the question and, were unable to give the answer; ,they had n't heard the voice. The cigarette ash falling into the froth that floated down the gutter, the cry of a cat search ing for a ma' te. The swirling gyrations of a neon light advertising snacks and Guinness. The smell of stale beer, blood and sweat, and mascara smeared on an eyelid. Water rushing down a drain, phlegm on a shop window, and the steady tramp of feet on a wet pavement. A question, a blank stare, a response. A light going out leaving a dark room and a frightened child. A dog howling and a man dying alone from gastric ulcers. An age without a reason, without a voice. I walked away, back to the voice from the river. The water stirred gently drowning the voice, then I heard it, oft, soothing and compelling. I walked down the bank and into the swirling, yellow mist. Now was the time, the time of falling leaves, of paraffin and oil lamps and wood smoke. J. A. HOUGHTON, R.I.P., U6.Sc.

BENEFITS OF OUR EDUCATION you know School is not such a bad place after all. The least it does for us is to provide entertainment in the stage of life twixt childhood and whatever comes after. This entertainment covers a wide field. For the non-athletic we are taught to read and the least cultural amongst us can enjoy a thrilling Rupert the Bear serial or a less dynamic but more orthodox Noddy in Toyland paper back. Most of the athletic minded amongst, I think, do not realise how the noble art of Hop Scotch, one of Britain's oldest and most scientific games, was evolved. As the name suggests the game originated in Welwyn Garden City and was first played (in a very much cruder form than it is now) by the Scot family. At this time there was no "hop" before the Scotch. Indeed the game had no name at this time, but the point is there was no hopping. This hopping was introduced by the issue of Mr. and Mrs. Scot who bred a family 10

of one legged little Scots. Thus the game has been developed, passed down in its present form and with its present name. The game as all connoisseurs know, is played on a marked pitch. The pitch is divided into numbered squares. It stands to reason that if we could not count or cipher in numbers we would not be able to enjoy this enchanting form of physical recreation. Consider the poor ignorant half-naked natives living in the distant and troubled land of Africa. These poor uneducated souls are doomed to live in perpetual ignorance of the world of Enid Blyton literature, the world of intellectual physical rivalry, such as the aforemen:ioned game (about which, incidentally, we should be proud, having inherited it and cherished it over the years). [This is now challenging Tiddley Winks for the honour of being voted PIFFLE]. Editor's note: For the ignorant and uneducated this stands for Popularest Indulgence For Frenchmen Living in England). If Hop Scotch achieves this high position it will be a triumph for English Education (since connoisseurs will also know that Tiddley Winks is a foreign game having originated in Novranreac which is at the antipodes of Caernarvon). So, when you put down your Flower Pot Men thriller tonight reflect for a moment upon the question, "If Enid Blyton and the one-legged children of Mr. and Mrs. Scot had never been born, would education still be necessary?" My answer is "Yes" because the contents of my second sentence maintain that the least reward of education is entertainment. Now if it had not been for the educational establishment you attend and its magazine, which you are now reading, you would not have appreciated the pleasure this article is (very, very) hopefully supposed to have provided for you. Do you see that if it had not been for your education you would not have read this? I hope you think it was worth it! (Though if you don't you can always go and join the African natives). I think the author of this ar:icle had better remain. ANONYMOUS, L.6A.

SKIN DIVING A plunge into a sea-green pool, Excitement the first cool rush of water Surges past asthe one who dives; A host of silver bubbles slowly move Across the mask, and then the clear Transparent depths reveal a world So beautiful that those who venture there Can scarce describe the silent scene; Yet this, a world of might-have-been, Would soon be changed if men, like fish, Could here exist, yet Nature has decreed That so far they should only glimpse This other world. A. RUSHTON, 4A. 11

PENDLE HILL Majestic Pendle! soaring high, For ages from thy sod Thy mystic nature man has, viewed And talked with Nature's God; Thou art the witches' church, 'tis said One woodland songster, wrote. Cromwell, the bravest of the brave, Thy lofty summit sought.

Thy optic vision ranging o'er Expansive ridge and fell, The fertile plains and silvery brook, The rich and mossy dell; Our towns, of comm:::rce, smoky blue, The ruined castle wall; The :owering spires, the peasant's hut, The lone but stately hall.

Brave old Pendle! changing not, 'Tis ever a charm to see By summer sun, through winter frosts, Thy rugged scenery. My dearest wish, my soul's request. Is with thy sons to be, To rest at last in some green place, Still comforted by thee. S. LOMAX. SC

VALE ELlSSA W HILST 1 was standing in the School Hall one morning last April, gazing at the portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, that the late Henry Whittaker had presented to the School, it suddenly occurred to me how interesting it would be to embroider a portrait of the great lady who had granted a charter to our School almost four hundred years ago. Not a flat piece of embroidery, but padded just enough to give a three dimensional effect. So began several months of interesting work. First the research, details had to be correct, many books and pictures about Elizabeth and Tudor period costume littered my home for weeks. Numerous notes and sketches were made and all details regarding colour were given great attention. For instance I learnt that Elizabeth was very pale and anaemic, and that despite the fact that many old portraits of the period showed her to have black eyes, they were actually dark brown; but because she was extremely short sighted, she had large pupils, hence the appearance of black eyes. It was small details like this that made the work so interesting. 12

Next 1 began to colleot and beg from my friends and night school students, any pieces of rich material, also lace, sequins, beads and any broken pearl necklaoes. Everyone co-operated magnificently and from the large amount of materials 1 began to pick out the ones that 1 wanted to use. Having discovered that both satin and velvet were used lavishly during the 16th century, 1 decided on the satin, and went ahead with the colour scheme. Bright colours were discarded as the final impression must not look too gay, but should be subtle and dignified. Th e research helped greatly here, and as black and white gowns seemed to be favourites with the Queen, they were the obvious choice. The . actual work on the portrait now started. First a full-size working drawing was made and from this a tracing was taken. This was to be my pattern, and each piece of the design was cut out carefully so that they fitted together again, just like a jig-saw. A large piece of sailcloth was mounted on a frame, and the background of wire-coloured satin and violet net was then applied on to this, caught down with an Elizabethan 'black-work'* design on a large scale, and dotted with dark sequins. The padding now began, the huge balloon-type sleeves and the tight pointed bodice of the period were first of all embroidered, then padded, and care fully stitched into position. The face was embroidered in fine stem stitch on flesh-coloured grosgrain; the wig was cut from an old Persian Lamb fur collar. Drop pearls were added as ear-rings and hair decorations, and a small crown of gold thread and jewels on burgundy velvet was stitched into place. The huge ruff of delicate white Maltese lace was kindly given by one of my students, and is said to be at least one hundred and fifty years old! The final touches of pearls and emeralds were added to give the required " 'lift " to the colour scheme. Elizabeth was duly presented to the Governors, and she now graces the Garstang Room, looking down (1 hope not too disdain fully) on the Sixth form at work and leisure, whilst adding a small touch of colour to an already charming room. J.M.E. *Black-work or Aragonese work was much used in England during the Tudor Period it is thought to have been introduced to this country by Catherine of Aragon.

"IN THE STEPS OF SOCRATES " �IS summer, R. E. Sowerby and 1, due to the help of Mr. Mercer' and the generosity of the School and Governors, were pivileged to go with the Britsh Senior Scout Party to Greece as a prelude to the World Jamboree to be held at Marathon in 1 963. We travelled to A thenSI by aeroplane, and landed at Hellenikon Airport at 6.00 a.m., from where we were conveyed by coach to the Olympic Airways Air Terminal in Athens. Even at fhis early 13 hour, the impression gained, was one of "chaos,"-for there does not seem to be a Highway Code in Greece, and it seems to me that every unemployed person takes to the taxi-wheel ! Our first experience of Greek taxis was when we were taken on an unofficial tour of Athens-our taxi-driver seemed to know Athens a well as we did ! After many geSlticulations and Greek words which are not in any dictionary, we eventually arrived at the restaurant-to be faced with two cold fried eggs looking up at one from their plateful of cold olive oil. While journeying to Kavouri we were "booked " for over loading-for we were in a school bus, which officially seated 35, but which in faat had about 55 sitting and 15 standing. As 300n as the conductor aw any policemen he would give the signal and everybody " flattened " on the floor. The Scouts of Athens, who entertained us, made sure that we saw many of the Greek treasures �rom antiquity. We were shown the ancient theatre of Epidauros, which has now been reconstructed and mended from the ravages of time. This theatre is a great semi-circle of stone seats towering up a hill. At the centre of the theatre is a huge cirole-the " orchestra "-where the chorus moves about while speaking. Behind this " orchestra " is the stage on which, later in the day when We went, Maria Callas was to perform in "Medea "-the old Greek 'play set to music and made into an opera by Cherubini. The acoustics of this theatre, and of all Greek theatres, were so good that a party of us at the top of this huge open-air theatre could hear distinctly the words of our leader speakng in a normal voice on the stage below. Another day we were taken to visit the Theatre of Dionysus in Athen . In this theatre there is remaining a statue of Atlas holding up the stage. When the Greek crowds did not like a play that was being performed at the theatre they used to throw stones or pieces of wood at the actors, and many of these defaced the statues holding up the stage- thi statue is the only one remaining which has not been defaced. The Scouting side of our visit was not neglected, however, as we camped for five days at the Cape of Sourion, which is reputed to have the most beautiful sunlset in \;he 'world; we also visited the site at Marathon for the next World Jamboree with the various commissioners for Greece, including the chief com missioner-Mr. Alexatos, who showed us the Headquarters of the Boy Scouts Association of Greece. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of our visit was a week spent in the homes of Greek Scouts. I think everybody agreed that they showed us that a Greek Scout is "a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout. no matter to what country, class or creed the other belongs." C. D. MORRIS, L6 Arts. 14

THE SCHOOL TRIP 'TO DENMARK THE party of 40 boys and masters set offfrom Blackburn Station at 8 a.m. on Wednesday the thirtieth of September. We reached Harwich after travelling all day. The second leg of our journey began as we boarded the ship 'Kronprins Frederick' and sailed for the Dani h port of Esbjerk. Then an 8-hour train journey saw us to Elsinore where we stayed throughout the 10- day holiday. A hired coach took us to visit places of interest each day and on two occasions we made the short boat crossing to Sweden and we visited such towns as Helsingor and Blackburn's link town of Malmo. We also visited Copenhagen on two occasions. The first time, we visited the famous 'Tivoli' amusement park and arrived home in the early hours of the morning. Kronberg castle was another attraction as Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' was reputed to have lived there. We left Elsinore for England on the following Thursday and arrived in Blackburn on Friday at 11 p.m. It was a wonderful holiday thanks to the masters, Mr. Monk, Mr. Byrne and Mr. Winkley whose willingness and patience was a great asset to us all. N. HOLDEN, 5C

THE SWIMMING GALA THE 28th Annual Swimming Gala, as announced on the ticket, was held on October 17th, at Belper Street Baths, at 7-0 p.m .. and the reader might like to note that there were boys from Houses other than Frobisher present. Despite this, most people were ada mant about the result-even before the start. 1 walked round to get some impres ions of popular feeling on this subject. Mr. Ingham and Mr. lenkins didn't know, Mr. Sutherland and Mr. Jones came down firmly in favour of Frobisher; Ambrose agreed, while Hold ing remarked: "Well it isn't Drake, anyway!" and Mr. Pursey main tained that either Virgil or Aristophanes would emerge the victor! Frobisher certainly got off to a grand start, when Howe broke a record in the first event, the 4 lengths free style, by 0.5 secs., amid great applause, possibly from friend and foe. There were two incidents which caused slight consternation, the first of which appeared in the form of the apparent absence of one of the competitors for the Under 14 breast stroke. However, this difficulty seemed to be overcome, and, after a few minutes' delay, the race was started. The second occurred when one boy in the Horncliffe dash fell in a fraction of the second before the starting order. After a few moments' hestitation, the starter allowed the race to go on, 9. good decision, since we saw Thompson complete the Dash in an excellent time of 16.2 seconds. Another unusual feature of this race was the use of backstroke by one of the swimmers, but if these were psychological tactics, they failed to pay off. 15

Great amusement was provided by the so-called " candle race," in which the competitors were required to swim a length, climb out, light a candle on the side and swim the return journey without extinguishing the light. Howarth was Iheard before the start to remark that Ormerod had threatened to extinguish his candle by devious means, but he (Howarth) still scored a good win! Mr. Jones was called upon to swim for the Old Boys in the relay against the School, and he gave a creditable perforance. The School win was neat, but not gaudy, and v arious shouts were audible aong the spectators to the effect that they thought that it should have been by a greater margin! At the half-way stage, Frobisher had 19 points, 5 in front of Raleigh. The diving was very impressive indeed, and Mr. R aby stated that, in his opinion, it was the best that had been seen for five years. 1 his is quite easy to believe-it really was a magnificent display. Onperod was particularly good, and Ainsworth, Bamber and McCleod also shone. The relays provided the most excitement of the evening, but premature starts were a big problem, leading to the disqualification of two teams. At the finish, Frobisher won by an excessive margin, the Gala having no doubt been dominated by Howe and Race, although as was said at the prize-giving, and later by Mr. Raby, it was a fine all-round gala. The ceremony of presenting the prizes was p�r formed by Mrs. Eastwood (who now knows what Howe looks like), and due thanks were rendered to starters, time-keepers and all who had helped to make the 28th Gala one to remen-rber. P. MURPHY, 6A.

Results Open Free (final): I, Howe (Dr); 2, Haworth (Ra); 3, Ormerod (Fr.); 57.5 secs. Under- 16 Breast, heat I: Pickup (Dr); 2, Bland (Ho); 3, Nutter (Fr). Heat 2: I , Race (Rr); 2, McLeod (Dr); 3, Holden (Fr); 36.6 secs. Under- 14 Free, heat I: Nicholls (Fr); 2, Baron (Ho); 3, Ainsworth ( Hk). Heat 2: I, Warbrick (Hk); 2, Worral (Fr); 3, MacDonald (Ra). Under-1 2 Breast, heat 1: I, lIes (Ra); 2, Yates (Gr); 3, Warbrick (Hk). Heat 2: I, Faines (Gr); 2, Charnley ( Ra); 3, Taylor (Hk). Over- 1 6 Breast, heat 1: I, Howe (Fr); 2, Small ( Ho); 3, Pickup (Or). Heat 2: I, MoLeod (Dr); 2, Ormerod (Fr); 3, Moots (Hk ). Under-l4 Breast, heat 1: I, McDonald (Ra); 2, Nicholls (Fr); 3, Moorcroft (Hk). Heat 2: I, Worral (Fr) ; 2, Baron (Ho); 3, Stirrup (Gr). Open butterfly (final): I , Howe tFr); 2, Race (Ra); 3, Smethurst (Hk). 14.3 secs. Candle Race (final): I, Raleigh ; 2, Grenville; 3, Frobisher. Diving (final): I, Ormerod (Fr.); 2, Bamber (Fr); 3, Shaw (R a). 16

Open back, heat 1: 1, Bamber (pr); 2, Woods (Dr); 3, Ken (Ho). Heat 2: 1, Howe (Fr); 2, Matthews (Ho); 3, Forbes (Hk). Under-14 Free (final): 1, Warbrick (Hk); 2, Worral (Fr); 3, Nicholls (Fr). Open Squad, :heat 1: 1, Frobisher; 2, Hawkins; 3, Drake. Heat 2: 1, Raleigh; 2, Grenville; 3, Howard. Under- 12 Breast (final): 1, lies (Ra); 2, Fairies (Gr); 3, Yates (Gr) ; 21.4 secs. Under-14 Squad, heat 1: 1, GrenvilIe. Heat 2: 1, Hawkins; 2, Frobisher; 3, Raleigh. Open Back (final): 1, Howe (Fr); 2, Matthews (Ho); 3, Forbes (Hk). 33.5 secs. Unedr-16 Breast (final): 1, Race (Ra); 2, McLeod (Dr); 3, Pickup (Dr). 37.8secs. Over- J6 Breast (final): I, Howe (Fr); 2, Small (Ho); 3, Ormerod (Fr). 38.3 secs. Under-16 Free (final): 1, Race (Ra); 2, Parsons (Ho); 3, Woods (Or). 30.2 secs. Under- 14 Squad (final): 1 , Hawkins; 2, Frobisher; 3, Grenville. 67.0 secs. Open Squad (final): 1, Frobisher; 2, Raleigh; 3, Hawkins. 55.8 secs. Distances (final): 1, Frobisher; 2, Raleigh; 3, Hawkins.

Finr.d Order I-Frobisher ...... 56 pts. 2-Raleigh ...... 40 pts. 3�Hawkins ...... 24 pts. 4-Howard ...... 9 pts. 5-Grenville ...... 7 pts. 6-Drake ...... 5 pts.

FOOTBALL REPORTS School 1st XI. AT the beginning of the season, J. S. Holding was elected Capta in . of Football with D. Coupe as his deputy. Practice games were :held at the beginning of the season against an Old Boys' XI and the Old Blackburnians' A.F.C.

Saturday, September 16th- School 2, Manchester G .S. 2. School won the toss and were soon on the attack, Manchester, however, scored two quick goals and School, despite their p'ressure, were behind at the interval. Taylor scored mid-way through the second half and Holding scored the equaliser with a fine 20-yards drive. School kept up terrific pressurebut were foiled of the winning goal. Burgos Cathedral, Spain. DOWNHAM, 4C . . ---'19000 oN -;:lO }t�o�O h

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Saturday, Septembel'! 23rd- Barrow G.S. 2, School 2. School had a re-arranged forward line for this non-too-easy match . Barrow opened the scoring mid-way through the first half, and SOOn after Taylor equalised with a fine lobbed goal. Barrow took the Jead soon after the interval but Taylor put School level after a goal-mouth scramble. Wednesday, September 27thr- Clitheroe R.G.S. 6, School 1. Clitheroe took the lead after five minutes play but School were handicapped by a facial injury to full back Lawson who was forced to leave the field. School were overwhelmed in the first half and were 5-0 down at the interval. Clitheroe scored again soon after the restart but School were putting up a spirited resistance against the odds and Holding deservedly reduced the arrears near �he end. \Saturday, October 7th- School 2, Northern Nomads A.F.C. 5. School were soon behind to this fineama teur side, but Taylor equa lised from a right wing cross by Holding. Nomads scored two fine goals in quick succession before Reid reduced the arrears with a neat lobbed goal. The second half produced a feast of entertain ing football from both sides but the strong Nomads scored two more deciding goals. Saturday, October 14tihr- School 1, Hudderslfield A.F.e. 2. School lost the toss against this strong amateur side. Play was very even in the first half but Huddersfield opened the scoring a few minutes bed'ore half-time. The second thalf was marred by the rough tackling and questioning of the referee's decisions by the amateur side who increased their lead through a defensive error by the School. Taylor reduced the arrears near the end. Saturday, October 21s� School 12, Stand G.S. 1. Taylor opened the scoring after 10 minutes play and Grogan added two goals in quick succession while Holding made it four just before half-time. School were really on top in the second half and goals by Grogan (4), Taylor (2), Parkinson and one own-goal emphasised School's superiority. Stand scored a consolation. goal towards the end but otherwise it was just one-way traffic. Saturday, October 28thr- Hulme G.S. 3, School 1. School were at full strength for this tough game at Oldham. School went behind through a harsh penalty decision. After the interval Holding fired in the equaliser but Hulme gradually got on top and scored two goals near the end. A hard entertaining game which was generally dominated by two strong defences. 18

Saturday, No,vember4th- School 1 ,Bolton School 5. SchoOl were badly depleted due to the county trial games at Bolton. SchoOl were outplayed in the firsthalf as Bolton scored five goals without reply. The second half was more even as School attack came more into the game and Gibson reduced the arrears towards the end of the match. Saturday, November llth- Darwen G.S. 0, School 5. School Won the toss and chose to play with the slope. Taylor opened the scoring for S.chool and soon after Smalley made it two. School played good attacking football after the interval as Grogan scored number three and Taylor completed a fine hat-trick. A fine win by nhe School ending Darwen's unbeaten record.

SECOND ELEVEN TO date this season has been one of our most successful for many years. The record reads: Played 7, Won 5, Drawn 1, Lost I; Goals for-27 , Goals against-13. The team began the season with a run of five consecutive wins: against Manchester G.S. (6-1); Barrow G.S. (5-2); Clitheroe R.G.S. (5-3); Huddersfield A.F.C. (4-1), and Stand G.S. (3-]); before being held to a draw by Hulme G.S. (2-2). The following week, the team faced Bolton School with a weakened team and were unlucky to lose by 2 goals to 3. The defence has played we�ll :throughout, desp!ite' several promotions to the Ist XI. The half-backs, Smith, Tark and Clay ton are an ideal combination of craft and weight. At full-back Jenkinson has been the steadying force behind the defence, and the other full back position has been shared by Heyes and Preston, who have both played consistently well. In goal, Duerden has played with confidence and reliability. The attack ha been changed nearly every week but despite this they have scored on an average about four goals per game. The leading goal-scorers have been Reid and Snape, each with a total of 9 goals to his credit. The schemers of the attack, Almond and Gibson, have greatly helped the flow of the forward line with some brilliant football. Of late, Watson and Pickup have come into the forward line and competition is now very keen. The side is indebted to Tattum for running the line so efficiently and for his readiness to step in in an emergency. W.M .S.

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING 'A T the beginning of the season we were left with four of last year's team to form. the nucleus of our new side. These were Allsup, Heath, Kirkman and Ponsonby. 19

Allsup was appointed captain, with Heath vice-captain and secretary. So far we have had four fixtures, two of wh ich have been won and two lost. The complete results are as follows: October 4th-v. Hutton G.S., away, Lost, 48-30. October 13th-v. Darwen G.S., home, Won, 30-48. October 25th-v. Chorley G.S., home. Lost, 43-36. November 15th-v. CJitlheroe R.G.S., away, Won, 30-49. Each season brings out an ,. unknown " and this term it has been R. F. Parkinson. Before becoming a regular member of the " eight," Parkinson had taken part in only two other cross-country races. His performances so far speak for themselves: at Hutton 2nd (after losing his way too!); against Darwen, 1st; against Chorley, 3rd ; and finally, against Clitheroe, ] st. Wel1 done! T:h is is indeed a fine performance. Of the other newcomers Sutton, the youngest member of the side, has done well to record 3rd, 2nd, 6th and 3rd placings in his four outings. Our congratulations to him, too. Bannister and Smith, S. J., look promising and we are looking forward to some good performances from them next term. Indeed, now that we have a settled team we hope to be able to record many victories in the next issue of this magazine. This term the following have represented the School: R . D. Allsup, T. D. Heath, R. F. Parkinson, J. C. Sutton, P. Kirkman, H. Ponsonby, M. Bannister, S. J. Smith , F. J. Seed, J. Parkinson and G. Taylor. T.D.H.

BADMINTON CLUB o WING to so me unfortunate delay in obtaining the Lancashire County Badminton coaching course, we have played only single match this term, in which we defeated Bolton School by 5a games to 4; however, a full match programme is being drawn up for next term. The coaching courSe has now been finally arranged, and we hope that the 12 participants gain much benefit from it. A pleasant surprise on resuming School was to find that Miller had not after all left, and so the team is the same as last year. The inter-house tournament is proving a popular success, and has encouraged many boys to turn up on Wednesday and Friday even- . ings to learn the game, to whom we extend a hearty welcome, and hope that they will continue to play and enjoy the game in years to come. Finally, I should like to take this opportunity of thanking both Mr. Jones and Mr. Whittle for generously giving us so much of their time to supervise our activities. R. D. ALLSUP, U.6,Sc. 20

CART HANDS LAMENT There was a young cart hand named Burke Who pulled up his cart with a jerk, As his load of manure was a bit insecure He is up to his eyes in his work.

I HAD TO WRITE AN ENTRY FOR THE MAG! Can't think, Brain numb. Inspiration Won't come! Can't write. Bad pen! Best wishes Amen. I simply must put in a decent entry one of these days. J. R. SMALLEY, L6A.

A LITTLE RHYME There was a young lady from Leeds Who swallowed a packet of seeds. A lovely geranium Grew out of her cranium And her eyebrows were covered in weeds. YARNOLD, 4D.

TRAI!N OF THOUGHT MiR. ICHAUSEN, Secretary of Foreign Affairs in Lukanovra- krania, was a pompous, overbearing gentleman (some con sidered him so, others not) who had an inflated image of his own importance. The country he served was not marked, save on the larger maps, and is situated in Europe, near Spain. Officially, Mr. Ichausen was inviting the Governor of Corsica for trade agreements. Unofficially he was absconding with a large .part of the country's exchequer to a holiday in the Mediterranean and thence to Italy. With due pomp and ceremony the Secretary for Foreign Affairsth us left in a nervous and unpatriotic state of mind. He had eaten late and well in the train's excellent dining-car, and towards 9 o'clock was exhibiting symptoms of severe indigestion and travel-sickness; so it was with some haste tJhat he ret.ired to the 21 furthermost end of the train to find a convenient place to be miser ably sick and to vomit. He made his exit from the small room and rolled uncomfortably to his cabin. He had progressed some ten yards when the door of the luggage compartment opened and two men in dark overcoats and trilbies stepped out. Instantly, cold pangs of fear, for he had poisoned the Chancellor of the Exchequer in order to reap his red reward, and the death-penalty would be his fate if he were caught and put On trial. iMr. Ichausen hastened to his, compartment, listening with growing dread to the slow, steady footsteps approaching along the corridor. If the worst happened he would jump rather than be taken alive. Beads of sweat pearled his brow as the footsteps, now joined by others coming from the opposite direction, came remorselessly on. His eyes beguiled by the handle of the door, he clutched his briefcase containing the money to his chest. Slowly the handle turned. Mr. Iahausen jumped. His scream died away in the gorge over which the train was speeding. Outside his compartment door two men conversed: " All right up for'ard Pierre?" " Oui, all doors are locked and everyone has a ticket." The train rumbled on . . . MIEAKIN, 4A.

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POODLE AND TERRIER PUPPIES SOMETIMES FOR SALE 22 HOUSE REPORTS DRAKE AT the beginning of this report let me, on behalf of the House, extend a hearty welcome to the new members of Drake. Last term we said goodbye to many of our senior members, amongst them Brewer and 1· ,\ Bamber, House Captain and Vice-Captain respectively, and we wish them the best of luck in the future. Holding was elected House Captain with Weall as his deputy, and we congratulate Coupe, Nicholson, Gaskill, Holgate, Parkinson, Pickup and Miller on their appointments as School and SIR fRfl�(�5 DRM£j House Prefects. Sparks, West and Jenkin have also been appointed House Prefects. In the middle of October our thoughts centred on the Swimming Gala and though on the actual night we finished in sixth position, the result does not reflect the hard work of our Swi mming Captain, D. Pickup, and of Mr. Sutherland. The foobball to date has been most encouragjng. The I st XI. overwhelmed Grenville by 18 goals to nil, an,excellent performance. As we went to press our senior team played a match agai nst Frobisher and again in fine form won by 3 goals to I , although the extremely muddy conditions were not conducive to good foot ball. In me academic field there is room for improvement as we are now in sixth place in the Marsden Merit Competition. We neverthe less hope for better things in the New Year. In conclusion, I wish to thank Bond for his skilful piano accompaniment to the hymns in the Huts on Thursday mornings. J.S.H.

FROBISHER THE Miohaelmas Term is, of course, the start of another School year and natur ally several new appointments have been made. C. Entract leads the House tbis year, and is ably supported by A. Heyes, P. Sloan, P. lenkinson and P. Ormerod, who have been elevated to the rank of School Prefects. These boys are to be congratulated on their appointment, together with G. Taylor and W. Howe who have been made House Prefects. 5\R MAR1lN fROB\SHfR The main sporting achievt>ment of the 23

House this term has been the winning of the School Swimming Gala for the fourth consecutive year. This is indeed a great feat and we must heartily congratulate W. Howe� our Swimming Cap tain, and his team, on a really wonderful victory. For his part in this enterprise C. Bamber has been awarded House Swimming Colours. Earlier this term when OUr First XI. played Grenville we had a convincing victory under the captaincy of G . Taylor by the margin of 7 goals to 1. Unfortunately in our next we were narrowly defeated 3-1 by Drake. A neW sporting event has now been included among activities of the House, namely an Inter-House Badminton competition. We have a bye through to the second round in wihich it is hoped the House will make a good showing. Unfortunately our aca demic achievements to date still leave much to be desired and there is certainly plenty of room for improvement. However, those boys who have scored points are to be congratulated. Three senior boys in the House who left at the end of last term, namely A. T. Pendlebury, R. N. Totty and J. S. Read, certainly set a good example by winning State Scholarships. The House wishes them and all other leavers success in their future careers. A community service plan is now under operation in the School and the House is represented by P. Jenkinson and D. Holden. In conclusion I would just like to add that a continued con scious effort in all fields must be made by all our members if the House of Frobisher is to maintain its customary prestige. C.E.

GRENVILLE LAST term we bade a regretful farewell Mr. Winckley whose keen and active interest in House affairs will be sorely missed. In his place we welcome Mr. Moore of Westminster College, who we hope has by now settled painlessly into the House routine. We welcome back D. A. Lowe, and congratulate D. S. Lee, A. J. Parker, J. A. Houghton, C. W. Strack, R. S. Foster and D. Preston on their appointment as House Prefects, and Lee on his elevation to School Prefect. I �II\ �IC.HQ �R[tlVlltl We have had few games commitments this term. Two football matches under the captaincy of Preston both resulted in a victory for our opponents, Raleigh and Frobisher. Under the capable management of Lee our one badminton match this term resulted in a winning result of 5 games to 4. 24

Houghton and Foster have been eleoted as the two Grenville representatives for the Community Service Scheme, and other boys have earned praise through their ready response to this newly formed society's request for assistance. At tne time of writing there have been two mark-sheets, in both of wh ich we did tolerably well. The following boys are to be congratulated on their efforts: Harrison, 5A (4 points) ; CharnJey, 5B (4 points); Holt, 4A (4 points); Bird, 2A (4 points); Young, 4D (2 points); Gartside, 2A (2 points); Bell, UVA (2 points); Lansonby, 5B and Kershaw of 3B (one point each). Assemblies nex.t te/fm wi'll be in Big Schoo:l, where the presence of a piano should greatly enliven House worship. F.J.S.

HAWKINS AT the end of last term Mr. Akroyd left us to take up a new post in Jersey. He had played a very full part in House activi ties, particularly with junior sport, and we send him our best wishes for the future. We also said goodbye to some of our senior House members among them being D. M. Cox, the House Captain, D. M. Wil son and J. F. Forbes. To them and all other boys who left we wish every success in the future. Last term the 1st XI. Cricket Team SIR JOHN 1-/flWl'llNS were just beaten in the final by Raleigh. This term R. Smethurst has been appointed House Captain, and also Deputy Head of School; G. Morris has been made a Senior Prefect; and T. D. Heath a full School Prefect. D. J. Astley and N. Fairc10ugh continue as House Prefects. I would like to extend a warm welcome to M r. Sharples who has joined us this term. G. Morris was elected Football Captain, with R . Smethurst as his deputy. The 1st XL has played two matches so far, beating Howard 3-2 2nd Raleigh 7-2. The Under 14 Xl has played one match, beating a depleted Frobisher team 6-2. Under the capta incy of Longworth the House Badminton team was defeated 6-3 by a very strong Drake team. R. Smethurst continued as Swimming Captain and under his leadership the Swimming Team gained third place in the Inter House Swimming Gala. Tlle revival of last year has been continued and we must congratulate the Under 14 relay team and also J. Warbrick on winning the Junior Championship. There is a lot of swimming talent in the junior section of the HOLlse and things look good for the future. 25

Ibis year the Headmaster has inaugurated a Community Ser vice Scheme and 1 would like to thank House members for their support in the voluntary collection. House Prayers have been held in Big School this term and I would like to thank Mr. Dewhurst [or Ihis accompaniment to the hymns. Finally we extend a warm welcome to all new boys in the House and hope that they will do their utmost to keep Hawkins in the forefront of School activities-both acaqemic and sporting-in the months and years to come. R .S.

HOWARD AS is usual at the beginning of a new School year we have gained many new members to replace those who have left us to further their education elsewhere and to these, Renwick, Piper, Wade, Monk, Smalley and others we send our best wishes for the future. D. A. Ken has been appointed House Captain with N. Whalley hi deputy. Con gratulations go to T. H Matvhews, R . D. Allsup and 1. C. Pearson who have been made School Prefects, and also E. J. Matthews, A. W . Sk illen, M. Small and T. LORD HOWARD BJackshaw, House Prefects. Special congratulations go to Pearson, School Captain of Athletics, and Allsup, Captain of the School Badminton and Cross Country teams. We were all very sorry to learn that Mr. Collier had given up the Housemastership of Howard, and the House extends its war'mest !!hanks to him for his service over the ,past twenty-five years. He has always taken a great interest in the House in all aspects of its activities, and his presence at House functions has always been a source of great encouragement to us. We extend a warm welcome to Mr. Lawler, his successor. Before I mention the House football I should like to con gratulate the Under 15 Cricket Team, who, at the end of last term, won the final�well done! On 1!he football field the First XI. has been unlucky. The first game they played wa against Raleigh and they were narrowly beaten, the score being 3-2, Sanderson and Earnshaw scored for the House. On October 4th the House played Hawkins and were unfortunately defeated, the score being 3-2. Child and Earnshaw scoring for ,the House. In the Swimming Gala Howard was placed 4th, for which we 26 must thank E. J. Matthews, the Swimming Captain, for the time he has devoted to this event. House Swimming Colours were awarded to M. Small and Parsons. I would like to congratulate the members of the House who have gained points in the Marsden Merit Competition. The follow ing have distinguished themselves: Child 5E, Benson 4B, Reece 4D, and Bassett 2B. Finally I should like to thank Mr. Raby for providing the musical accompaniment to the morning hymns, and also thank the rest of the House Masters for their unfailing support and interest. D.A.K.

RALEIGH F IRST of all I would .l ike to extend a wel come to all new boys who have joined the House this term. We hope their stay with us will be happy and mutually profitable. House assembly this term has been in the Garstang Room, with music again under the direction of W. G. P. McGowan. The following are congratulated on their promotion�: D. E. Ambrose, House Captain, is now also Head of School; P. F. Haworth, M. Howard and J. Parkinson are now full School Prefects; D. Connell, M. J. Hayhurst, G. S. Pinson and S. J. Smith have SIR WA L1£R RlllEI�H been made House Prefects. In the Swimming Gala our final position was second, with 40 points, only 16 behind the victors, Frobisher. Our team made a magnificent effort, for which our congratulations are due to the Captain, P. F. Haworth. Haworth was placed second in the Senior School Championship, and came first in the candle race. Special mention, too, must be made of E. Race, who proved himself once more to be a remarkably competent swimmer, becom ing Middle SchOOl Champion, and setting up a record time in the Under 16 Breast Stroke, also coming second in the Butterfly. Both Haworth and Race have now received their House Swimming Colours. J. Parkinson has been elected Captain of House Football this year. In our first game against Howard we WOn by 3 goals to 2. However, we have since been defeated 7-2 by Hawkins; an unfor tunate result, but perhaps the team can findsome solace in the fact that the match was played in very bad conditions. Elected to represent the House on the new Social Service Com mittee are M. Howard and Calvert. A full report of the activities of that committee will be found elsewhere in this magazine. P.E.A. 27 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

LIBRARY REPORT IT is with great pleasure that kind gifts are acknowledged from Mr. W. A. Lawler, Per Ahlstrom, J. F. Forbes, J. A. Waugb, and the former members of 06A, A. Ashton, R . H. Bamber, J. H. CoweII, R. L Davies, I. K. Piper, D. SmaIIey, and D. S. Timperley. Rather over a hundred new books have been put into the Library in the course of this term. There have been chan ges in certain sections for reasons of efficiency and convenience; for instance, in Classics and Mathematics, several dozen books have been removed to be used in the respective departmental libraries. The space thus made available has allowed the remaining books to be set out to better advantage; the same may be said of the History section, from which the sub-section on Economics has been removed entirely, as the subject has now been dropped from the school timetable. The list of books found to be missing this year is appended; it has been checked this November. At over one hundred it is at the moment the worst list of losses that the Library has ever suffered, and an appeal is made to all who can belp in this matter to make good these deficiencies, which reflect shamefully on the consideration and the honesty of some of the senior boys using-or rather misusing-the Library. K.L.W.

Books missing from the Library at the Summer Check 1961. Reference. Pears Cyclopaedia 1958-59. Oxford Junior Encyclopaedia Vol. 13 (Index and Gazeteer). English. Bowra: A Book of Russian Verse. Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales (trans. CoghiII) (2 copies missing). Dixon and Grierson: The English Parnassus. Eliot: Collected Poems 1909�1 935. Fraser: Poetry Now. Keats: Poetry and Prose. Macneice: Collected Poems. Shakespeare: Windsor Editon, Vol. 11. Sheridan: Dramatic Works. Raleigh : The English Novel. QuiIIer-Couch: Shakespeare's Workmanship. Smith: Shakespeare Criticism. Granville-Barker: Prefaces to Shakespeare. 28

Humour. Barsley: Modern American Humour. Bierce: The Devil's Dictionary. Cohen: Yet more comic and curious Verse. Hughes: Coarse Cricket. WiIlans: Down with Skool! (2 copies missing). Willans and Searle: Back in the Jug Agane. Modem Languages. Blanchaud: Progressive French Idioms. Kirk-Greene: An Advanced French Vocabulary. Ritchie: Translation from French. Thomas: Dictionnaire des difficultes de la langue francaise. Loti: Pecheur d' Islande. Payne and Clark: French Poems of Today. St. John Lucas: Oxford Book of French Verse (2nd edition). Anouilh: Le bal des voleurs. Anoui]h: Pauvre Bitos. Camus: Les J ustes. Hugo: Spanish Verbs simplified. MacAndrew: Translation from Spanish. Peers: A Critical Anthology of Spanish Verse. History. Ha saIl: They Saw it Happen (55 B.C.-A.D. 1485). I nsh: The Darien Scheme. Pollard : Factors in Modern History. Atkinson: Marlborough. Lewis: The Sunset of the Splendid Century . Boyd: An Atlas of World Affairs. Edwards: Notes on British History (Vo!. 1I). Feiling: A History of England. Notestein: The Winning of the Initiative by the House of Commons. Trevelyan: Ramillies and the Union with Scotland. Beloff: The Age of Absolutism. Edwards: Notes on European History Vo!. In (2 copies missing). Hollings and Gordon: Europe in Renaissance and Refor- mation. Ashley: Louis XIV and the Greatness of France. Werth : France 1940-1955. Clostermann: Flame in the Sky. Hutchinson: Pictorial History of the War, Vo!. 2. Mill: Utilitarianism, Libery and Representative Government. Classics. Virgil: The Aeneid, trans Knight (Penguin edn.). Maths-Science. Smith: An Elementary Treastise on Conic Sections. Phillips: Course of Analysis. 29

Priestley: Introductory Physics. Newton: Electricity and Magnetism. lC!: Water Treatment. Bigger: Man against Microbe. Various: Know your Car. Strughold: The Green and Red Planet. Hertzberg: Electronics Handbook. Koller: Handguns. Noakes: Electricity and Magnetism. Geography and Tta·vet. Holmes: Principles of Physical Geology. Manchester Guardian: Pictorial Geography of Lancashire. J ones and Bryan: North America. Ward Lock : Switzerland. Architecture. Jones: What to see in a Country Church . Psychology. Sargent: Teach Yourself Psychology. Carrington : Psychic Oddities. Sports and Pastimes. Chakrabongse: Blue and Yellow. Beaumont: Fencing. Young: Mountain Craft. Smeed: Model Maker Manual. Dominy: Teach yourself Self-Defence. General Paper. Alien: Handbook to Western Thought. Bardeis: A Press in Chains. Bower: A Short Guide to Soviet Life. Djilas: The New Class. ElIiott and Sumerskill: Dictionary of Politics. Sweet-Escott: The Bloodless Revolution. Careers. Various: Student Guide to London. Fiction. Balzac: Domestic Peace and Other Stories. Butler: The Way of All Flesh. Clarke: Prelude to Space. Creasy: The SOS Flight. Conan Doyle: The Professor Challenger Stories. Galsworthy: The Forsyte Saga. Kneale: Quatermass and the Pit. Kneale: The Quatermass Experiment. Kneale: Quatermass H. Kornbluth: Christmas Eve. Pasternak: Doctor Zhivago. Sayers: Strong Poison. Remarque: All Quiet on the Western Front. 30

Saki: Beasts and Super Beasts. Sayers: Detection, Mystery and Horror, Vol. 2. Waugh: Vile Bodies. Waugh: Decline and Fall. Wyndham: The Chrysalids. Wyndham: The Seeds of Time. Wyndham: The Midwich Cuckoos. Collins (ed.): Ghosts and Marvels.

SIXTH FORM! CLUB AT the time of writing the Sixth Form Club has had only one meeting in School this term. That was on November 14th, when the Rev. F. Bamlber, of St. James' Parish, Haslingden, came to discuss, and answer, questions. on religion. This proved to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable evenings we have had at the club; discussion ranged freely over all matters with religious and ethical implications. There have been two theatre visits organised by the Sixth Form Club this term. The first was to see " West Side Story" at Manchester, together with a party from the High School. The other was to see the Old Vic production of "Romeo and Juliet " ; this visi,t, though organised by the Sixth Form Club, was open also to junior boys. - It is hoped that bhere will be a debate with members of the Sixth Form with the Girls' High School at the end of term ; the motion has not yet been decided upon. Finally I would like to remind all members of the Sixth and Upper Sixtih: Forms that they are invited to attend all meetings of this Club. The more people we have at each meeting, the more enjoyable and rewarding it is. The Gub restricts its membersh ip to the senior part of the School in order that topics demanding a more mature approach can be discussed, and a senior boy may be assured that he will benefit considerably from rh'is support of the Sixth Form Club. D.E.A.

JOINT ENGLISH PLAY-READING SOCIETY COMEDY has been the underlying theme of this term's reading. We started with Noel Coward's " Hay Fever," a sophisticated and witty piece wbout a not-so-sophisticated family. G. B. Shaw's " Arms and the Man " came next, described by the author as an "Antiromantic comedy." it proved a great success with the very large gathering. The first visit to the new Girls' High School proved memorable not only because of the magnificent building but also the reading of Peter Ustinov's "Romanoff and Juliet." This pro vided an hilarious contrast. as the majority of those present had recently seen the Old Vic Company's presentation of " Romeo and J uliet" and also "West Side Story"-th is fantastic trilogy could 31 not fail to impress. At the time of wntmg the latest reading has been John Galsworthy's "Strife " - a clash of ,personalities in industry which was rendered humorous, even in parts hilarious" by various attempts at a Welsh accent. The last meeting will be a reading of Sheridan's "The Critic"-yet another comedy. Finally, I must on behalf of all members, sincerely thank Messrs. Collier, Davies and Sharples who have so willingly given of their time. I must also welcome Mr. Sharples, an old-boy of the School who has returned and, despite heavy commitments, has attended all but one of our meetings.. In conclusion, may I say how welcome new faces are to this society, whether arts or science does not matter, for all can enjoy the reading of a good play. P.AS.

JOINT FRENCH PLAY-READING SOCIETY REPORT 'fIllS term even greater thought has been given to the selection of plays in an effort to increase the attendance. Although far from dead or dying, we are not receiving the support we should from the Sixth Form, although the number of boys taking French accounts for the largest percentage of the Sixth, with the possible exception of English. It's your loss, you know ! The accent, as always, has been 0'n entertainment . Look at this list : "Le MaJade Imaginaire," "Antigore," "Le Jeu de l'Amour et du Hasard," and " La Machine Infernale." In addition these plays are important from the purely literary point of view, and one or more of them would be found in most exam selections. Meetings, held alternately at the High School and in the cosy atmosphere of the Garstang Room, are completely informal, with tea and biscuits. Indeed, this 'social aspect of the Society is one of its chief purposes. Fi nally, thanks are due to Mr. Fish for his eternal efforts, and also to Mrs. Portno and Mr. Sharples who have given us their support so kindly this term. EJ.S.

S.C.M. ER � t�e guid�nce of Mr. Woodall (Pr�sident) and Mr. East ham (VIce-PresIdent) we have had a QUite successful term. At our Annual General Meeting M. Halpin was elected secre tary. and M. Child, K. Eamshaw, E. 1. Pickup and J. Tattum were made committee members. The first meeting was a debate on Euthanasia, when J . M. Torry and M. Halpin were defeated 12 votes to 3 votes by D. R ogerson and J. Tattum. We were invited to the Girls' High Sohool for the second meet ing, when Mr. Close gave a talk on "The Church in Nigeria." For the third meeting we invited the Girls' High School to the 32

School to a talk given by Mr. Eastham on" Marriage and Divorce." On bhe whole our meetings have been very successful with most sur:prising attendances at Our latter meetings. M.H

ORCHESTRA REPORT MOST of Our energies this term have been employed in playing works by Schubert, Haydn and Handel, for the School Play early next term. As our numbers have been slightly depleted by various causes, we once again appeal to any boy who can play a musical instrument to a reasonable degree, to come along on Fridays after School in Big School. C. D. MOR RIS, L.6A.

MUSIC SOCIETY REPORT THE Society now meets regularly on Tuesday evenings in the Garstang Room, to listen to music varying from Bach to Brahms, as well as the old faithfuls. Since last term the society has acquired several new records and sincerely thanks the headmaster and A. J. Pendlebury, D. Smalley and P. Haslam, former members of the Society, who have made this possible. The meetings have all been well-attended so far, and it is hoped that this state of affairs will continue. It is interesting to note that from the usual attendance of twenty or so, the Science Students very greatly outnumber those on the Arts side. Can it be that Science Students are interested in a wider variety of cultural pursuits than their Arts counterparts? We hope this fact will act as a challenge to the Arts Students. Again this year we have continued the lunchtime concerts on Thursday and though they have been a little irregular they have proved quite successful. Whilst we cannot possibly hope to please everyone all the time, we think that the programmes this term have provided something to suit all tastes. J. R. WEST, U.6Sc.

CHESS CLUB REPORT THIS term, meetings have taken pface in 3B form room every Friday. The membership has increased under the guidance of Messrs. Lawler and Iddon, and we thank them for their invalu able help. Holt. 4A, has again organised a successful Ladder Competi tion for the younger members of the Club. The team is competi ng in the East Lancs. Schools' League and has won its first five matches against Accrington 4t-lt, St. Mary's College 4t-l -!-, Colne 4t-l-t, Tech. and Grammar 4-2, and Edge End 6-0. In the Easter Congress at Liverpool, P. Almond L6Sc., won "On Yon Bonnie Banks." Loch Lomond, with Ben Lomond in background.

1. H A RWOOD, U .6.Sc. STEPPING OUT! The School Cross-Country Team cutting a dash in the park. From left to right : P. J. Kirkman, H. Ponsonby, J . Sutton, T. D. Heath (Secretary), R. D. Allsup (Captain), R. F. Parkinson, Bannister, S. J. Smith. -Camera Club Photo.

W ANTED-A SKELETON CREW! A boat for the newly-formed Sailing Club, now under construction in the dingby Woodwork Room. -Camera Club Photo. 33

the Merseyside Under- 15 Championship. P. Murphy 6A won the British Under-15 Championship at Aberystwyth with the excellent score of 9 points out of 11 without defeat. Almond finished fifth with 7 points, and Brown scored a respectable 50 per cent. Murphy, Almond, Brown and Nield have all been selected for Lancashire Juniors, while Murphy and Almcnd have also been selected for the Lancashire Senior. We express our good wishes to Almond and Brown, who have both won two games and are now in the 3rd Round of the Lanca shire Under-I8 Competition. J .F.B., L6A.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY �"' IRST of all, I would like to express, our regret at the loss of Mr. Akroyd, who has given the society his faithful support for several years. We have had four meetings this term: Two formal debates, a "One Minute Please," and a Brains Trust. The first debate was on the motion that "this house believes that public demonstration is effective in bringing a government to action." Cox and Byrom, proposing the motion, were defeated by J ones and Clegg (who gained a majority of J 5 votes). On the 26th of October we held a Brains Trust in which Messrs. Kennedy, Davies, Raby and Shaw discussed questions put by an audience of 60 boys. I would like to extend the Society's thanks to these members of Staff for providing such a "hit." In our other dEbate the motion that "this house demands the re-institution of the birch" was defeated by 14 votes to 12; Ainsworth and Roberts proposed this motion, with Byrom and Meakin opposing them. The society thanks Messrs. Fish and Pursey for their valuable adjudication. J . ASTLEY, 5A.

STAMP CLUB THE Stamp Club renewed its activities at the beginnin� of term. Tt was pleasing to note the support which was received from the Second and Third Forms. Three new catalogues were obtained early on in the term, one being bought from funds, the other two being kindly donated to the Club. An auction is to be held towards the end of the teTm. The members wish to thank Messrs. Holt and Davies for their attendance at the meetings of the Club. P.W., L6Sc. 34

RAILWA Y SOCIETY TH E main activity during the holidays was the visit to the West Country, which was a great success. The half-term visit was to Crewe, where the three motive power depots were visited, but unfortunately not the locomotive works. The l ibrary is now functioning smoothly, with plenty of mem bers. There will be some new additions to it next term, and any suggestions or gifts of books from members would be gratefully received. Finally, I should like to -take this opportunity on beh alf of the club, to thank Mr. Hargreaves most sincerely for carrying on Mr. Winchley's work as president of the club. R . D. ALLSUP, U.6,Sc.

THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY AT a general meeting at the beginning of the term, D. J. Astley was elected Secretary, R. D. Allsup Treasurer, D. B. Harker senior visit secretary and P. Wilde junior visit secretary. A small subscription to cover the cost of hiring films and o�her ac;cessories was given by each member. This meeting was followed by a short film dealing with the manufacture of calcium carbide, lead shot and oil-bound waterpaints. On the second meeting, G. R. Gilmore, an old boy of the School, gave a lecture on photosynthesis wh ich was usefully supplemented with printed sheets. Mr. R. B. Heslop, of Manchester University, gave a most interesting lecture on "Size and Shape in Chemistry" at the third meeting. The lecture was illustrated with many " atomic models " of compounds, made to scale-a fascinating feature. The senior visit section has paid a visit to Altham Coke Works and the junior section has visited Mullards Black burn Works. I would like, on behalf of our society, to express our gratitude to the management of local firms visited, and also to the various film bureaux and visiting lecturers. D. J. ASTLEY, U.6.Sc.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY REPORT THIS term marks the introduction of this new Society. Started under the instigation of G. Calvert and WinterboHom, who were later elected Student President and Vice President, -th e society has quickly gained a good following, meetings being held every other Monday in the Physics Lecture Theatre. The programmes so far have consisted of an inaugural meeting, and lectures by G. Calvert on the Solar System, G. Pinson on the constellations and Mr. J. Raby on meteorology, another subject which the society intends to i nvestigate. These and future programmes, . which will 35 eventually use the School's six inch reflecting telescope in direct observations, are organised by a committee consisting of five members of the society from several of the sixth and upper fifth forms. G. S. Pinson and J. Harwood were elected Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The Society would like to thank Dr. Tyler, Mr. J . Raby and Mr. Idden for helping to start and run the meeting. G. S. PINSON, U.6,Sc.

HISTORICAL SOCiETY IN this, its second year of existence, the Society has continued to attract wide support, although so far only two meetings have been h�ld. At the first a talk was given by Dr. Livesey, who regarded history from a completely new angle-the medical angle. The attendance was perfectly satisfactory, but T am sorry that other School activities prevented an even greater audience from hearing this extremely interesting and illuminating lecture. The second meeting was held in Big School (the only place large enough to seat the vast audience!). The atiraction was the film " Henry V," with Sir Lau.rence Olivier in the title role, and in spite of the technical shor:comings which are met with in the showing of all films in circumstances such as this, the audience was well satisfied with this experience. On behalf of Mr. Eastwood, our President, to whom we are grateful for advice and assistance, I would like to thank all those who by assistance and attendance have made our meetings the success they have been. This society, however, cannot expect to attain its full potentialities by showing films and inviting outside lecturers. The most rewarding meetings will be those which are arranged by members of the society itself, in the nature of talks by members and informal discussions on the many controversial topics with which this subject abounds. I hope we will meet with support and success in attempting to exploit these new ideas. D. J. N ICHOLSON, U.6.A.

GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY AT a General Meeting at the beginning of this term D . J. Nichol son was re-elected Secretary, D. Connell (U.6.A.) was elected Treasurer, and W. Howe, P. Clayton and G. Wood completed the Committee. There have been two meetings so far this term. At the first, Mr. F. Sheldon, a director of British Northrop, gave an extremely interesting talk on the Soviet Union. At the second, Mr. R. Sharpe gave a talk on the trip to the United States during the summer, 36

illustrated by some excellent colour slides. Both these meetings were very well attended, the latter especially so; in fact the at' end ance was the highest in the Society's his:ory. We hope to close the term's programme by showing some films from Unilever Co., Ltd. Because of its general nature, this Society has always appealed to a wide range of boys from the Fifth Form upwards, whcther geography specialists or not. The success so far this term encour aoe� one to hODe that the Society will maintain its place as prob ably one of the most widely supported societies in the School. I would, however, like to make an appeal for more support from the Science side: don't be put off by the name of the Society. You will find the meetings well worth attending. D. J. NICHOLSON, U.6.A.

THE SCOUT GROUP GROUP NOTES

'fHE , Summer Camp this year was held in Argyll, close to the village of Tarbert, on a site which commanded a delightful view over the West Loch. Circumstances allowed us to camp on a troop basis, the two troops being separated by a narrow stream. The sun shone warmly during the first week, but this was followed by the extremes of rain and gale wh ich certainly developed our camp ing technique. We must express our thanks to two Old Scouts who returned to give invaluable help-A lan Hirst with the Kestrels, and John Hosfield with the Eagles. The Merlin Patrol, under the leader ship of Richard Ranson, WOn t:he Eagle camp competition, and in the Kestrel troop the winners were the Peckers, under the leader ship of Geoffrey Charnley. Meanwhile a party of nine Seniors enjoyed a hiking expedition in the Glen Nevis region. The wea ther was not kind and culminated in a heavy downpour on the final energetic day, when the party were particularly re l ieved that a Scottish boatman kept his promise to meet them, in appalling con ditions, at a remote point at the head of Loch Etive where they would otherwise have been stranded. T'he Sen iors gave valuable assistance at the main camp in the pitching and striking o{::erations, and also in controlling the equipment in its rather involved journey . The District Commissioner, Mr. ]. A. Hanson, came to Horn c1iffe on October 24th to present warrants as Scoutmaster to Mr. B. Davies and as Assistant Scoutmaster to Mr. R. F. Sharoe. Mr. Hanson also presented the certificate for the Silver Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to Roger Smet:hurst, the first ach ieve ment of its kind in the Scout District. The Annual Parents' Meeting in Bii! School on N cvemb::r 9th was very well attended. A review of the year's activities was 37

given by the Group Scoutmaster, the financial statement was sub mitted, and, under the guidance of the Secretary, Mr. J. Bolton, committees were elected to arrange events during the coming months. There was then ample time for useful discussion between parents and Scoutmasters. A Dance :has been arranged for Friday, January 26th, a Jumble Sal.e on Friday, March 16th, and a Motor Treasure Hunt is planned for Thursday, May 31 st. We are grateful to a number of parents for gifts of furnishing which have improved the facilities of our Headquarters.

SENIOR TROOP

The troop now consists of 16 Scouts, the following having been invested this term: Hugh McLeod, Roger Brown, Gra'ham Board well, Gordon Bolton, Fred Crawford-Grundy, Richard Ranson and John Smalley. The new appointments incl ude those of Graham Pin son as Leader of the Mallory Patrol, and Chris Mercer, as Leader of the Scott Patrol. Robin Sowerby continues to work as Troop Leader with the Eagles, whilst Chris Mercer has been appointed to this office in the Kestrel Troop. The Queen's Scout Badge has been gained by Paul Haslam and Graham Pinson, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award by Roger Smethurst. Much of the work in the programmes this term has been devoted to the tests wh ich lead to the first-class badge. Meanwhile, however, useful progress has been made in lining the roof of the coach-'house, and the painting of murals has com menced under the direction of Mr. Whittle. The collection for sale of wastepaper is constantly encouraged, and the record now stands at some 1 � tons. Discussions regarding next summer have already taken place, and the plans are for a combined camping and cultural holiday in Switzerland and Italy. It is hoped that a week of mountain hiking and camping will be followed by a week of visiting cultural centres, notably Florence and Paris.

EAGLE TROOP

The new Patrol Leaders, appointed in September, are Alan Pinson, Peter Roberts, Richard Stirrup and Ian Taylor, with Les Ainsworth, Roderick Macdonald, Martin Frost and Chris Holden as Seconds. Several hikes were passed at camp, with the result that the 1st Class Badge has been gained by Alan Pinson, Peter Roberts, Les A insworth and Philip Nash, who is now at Bootham Sohool. Con gratulations are also extended to Peter Cockcroft, John Abel, Peter Strong, Chris Holden, Andrew Lund, John Duckworth and Max Squires, all of whom have passed the 2nd Class Badge. Proficiency Badges gained include those of Swimmer and Lifesaver by Les Ainswortb. 38

Patrols have been initiating activities for themselves during this term. Two of them have had hikes in the Clitheroe and Rib chester areas, and others are planned. The troop meetings have included night wide games and a visit to subtopia, ruled over by a King who demanded new inventions. First Class training sessions are to be arranged during the Christ mas holidays, and there will also be a Court of Honour at Howgill from January 3rd to 5th. The Easter bike, for 15 scouts with the ScoutmasteJ; and Troop Leader, will be in the Malham and Stain forth area from April 6th to 10th, whilst the Court of Honour will have a Broads Cruise, starting from Wroxbam, from April 14th to 2 1 st. We are looking for a site in South Wales for the summer camp which will be from July 20th to August 3rd. The following record number of recruits have joined the Troop and been invested during the term: Jobn Ingbam, Keith Charnley, Philip Yates, Richard Green, Peter Bradley, Peter Harrington , Christopher Lund, Barry Warbrick, Philip Cook and Alan Child.

KESTREL TROOP

The beginning of the term saw the appointment of new Patrol Leaders, Barry Bolton, Stewart Duxbury, Martin Mowforth and Harold Rurlander, and the Seconds are Michael Benson, J ohn Bloomfield, PeterR iley and Andrew Hart. Congratulations. are extended to Stewart Duxbury, who has been awarded the 1st Class Badge, and to those who have gained the 2nd Class Badge, namely Michael Benson, Barry Bolton , Peter R iley, John Bloomfield and Roger Hoyle. T:he Swimmer Proficiency Badge has been gained by Andrew Hart, David Baynes, Philip Bolton and Michael Stirrup, and Harold Rurlander has passed the Linguist and Weatherman Badges. The following Scouts bave now been invested and brought the Troop up to full strength: George Cummins, Gordon Askew, R obin Bolton, John Pike, Richard Walsh, John Whitehead, David Collison, Eric Hodgson and Martin Richards. In struction has been given this term in tests for the 1 st Class, especially in first-aid and knotting, and much progress has been made. The Court of Honour ran a successful programme which, by virtue of dog-biscui ts and cold potato, will not be forgotten by the Seconds for some time. Patrols have also been holding their own meetings, and some of the younger Scouts have been treated to ghost stories by candlelight. Despite the wintry weather several Scouts have accomplished the art of cooking November sausages. An Easter hike has been arranged in t:he Lake District, in the Langdale and Borrowdale region, from April 7th to 11th, and the summer camp will be fwm July 20th to August 3rd. Arrangements are being made to secure a site in the north-west of Scotland. 39

THE AUTUMN RUN

Hurtling, leaping, glistening, gleaming, To the source of the river hastening, Dodging the anglers' fly with skill, Surging past the water mill.

The tumbling falls, the swirl ing deeps, The minnows scatter as he leaps; Onward, onward, drawing near, Cleared at last the final weir.

Home once more in the river's far reaches, Under the overhanging beeches; In the shallows warmed by the sun, The salmon has braved the Autumn Run. P.D. DITCHFIELD, Form 4B.

FROM THE FUNERAL OF THE QUEEN'S ENGLISH

SO great is the influence of "things American" on modern British l ife that even our language, the heritage of Shakespeare and Milton, is beginning to suffer pollution from American phrases. It is about time that some responsible society, perhaps the Society for the Preservation of the subjunctive in the English Language, took a hand and compiled a dictionary treating such phrases as a separate language. Here are some suggestions as to the interpre tation of several of the more doubtful of them: Chick. [noun, feminine]. Deviation doubtful ; girl, young f{;male, usually of moderate pulchritude; applied below age of 20; wmetimes replaced by "doll" in southern regions of the U.S.A. Cool. [adjective] fine(ly), splendid(ly), excellent(ly), frequent use i n musical criticism and appreciation of feminine pulchritude. (See above; hence the expression "cool chick"-a good-looking girl. "Cool doll" seems to be less frequent). Crazy. [adjective] fine(ly), splendid(ly), excellent(ly), more often applied to mechanical apparatus, e.g. an automobile. When applied to musical criticism or to young females, the term retains its Engl ish meaning, (seen frequently). Dad. [Vocative appellation]. Term of endearment or abuse used in reference to elderly gentleman (according to context). Hence also "frandad" (note spelling), a term of endearment or abuse applied to even more elderly gentlemen. There does not seem to be a distinct age-distinction between the two. Careful u age (and experience) required; the limit seems to vary from 35 in New York to 50 in Tennessee and South. Dig. [tra. verb. Parts: dig; dug (or digged); have dug (or 40 digged)]. To understand, comprehend, appreciate. Often used of appreciation of music and feminine pulchritude. But "crazy" is still preferred to "cool" with this verb. e.g. "Sure, man, I dig like crazy"-"Yes, sir, L understand (or appreciate it) perfectly." Guy [Noun, masculine]. Young man; boy. Age limit is exceed ingly lax. May be from 17 to 30 in the North, except New York (18-25) and even greater margin in South. May be used as a term of contempt/abuse, (especially in North), (according to con text). In the South, the term "feller" (note spelling) is often used colloquially in its stead, but this usage is uncommon in the North. Like [adverb] Very, exceedingly, perhaps, "sort of." Used mai nly in North to qualify adjectives. Very common word, which may translate several English equivalents: Hence "like crazy" may be construed as : very fine, quite splendid, perhaps even good, sort of fine etc. Practise and vast experience are needed; curiously enough, except in parts of Tennessee, the word is almost extinct in the South. Likewise. [?] Term of goodwill used in reply to a greeting of any sort. Used mainly in the South, but rather formal and literary. More common in the North is "Hay," "Yeah" or some similar ph rase, especially wi�h reference to one of the opposite sex. He nce, its main meaning is: "and a good morning (merry Christmas, happy birthday, etc.) to you too, sir/madam." It may be used sarcastically to reply to an oath e.g. "Damn you, sir!" "Likewise" or "Likewise, man," but the more common expression is "charmed" or "charming." Man. [vocative appellation]. Used to any male whatsoever. Hence it may be a synonym for "Guy," "Feller," "Youth," "citizen," "Dad," etc., or may translate "Sir," "My good man" or in some contexts, just "You!" Widespread in the North , but South tends to be more pa rticular and uses other references (see under "Dad," "Guy" etc. Having thus given the reader an insight into basic American usage, here is a piece of American Prose translated freely into Engli�h (Extra vocabulary supplied). "Mickey-boy sloshed the wheels-man and pitched out into the alley. Then he did the chick into the wheels and they rode off like crazy past the drug-store. 'Say, man, dig this, for a crazy wheels?,' she said. 'Yeah, honey, ju�t like fab, huh?'." Vocabulary Slosh-to strike. Wheels-man-automobile driver. Wheels motor-car. Alley-street. Do-to put, drag. ' M ichael struck the driver and precipitated him onto the street. He then dragged the girl into the motor-car and they rode off with exceeding velocity past the Chemist's shop. "Good gracious, just look how fineth is car is, sir!' she said. 'Yes, my dear. I� really is very good, isn't it?'." P. MURPHY, 6A. 41

AUTUMN SUNSET The red October sun is sinking low, Content to leave the world so still and calm; The sky is tinted with a pinky glow That seems to fill the world wil:h fairy charm. Across the sky sleepy sparrow fl ies, Seeking shelter afor the coming night; An owl lets forth his weird, unearthly cries, Safe in the knowledge that he's out of sight. A dog's bark in a bed-bound distant town Is carried faintly on the evening breeze. A few remaining leaves (now dry and brown) Are rustling as they tumble through the trees. Then suddenly the world seems hushed and still, As if in reverence to the dying s un, Who with a smile sinks down behind the hill And knows that all his work has been well done.

And knows that all his work has been well done. G. D. STRONG, 4C.

HORNCLIFFE SECTION

DECEMBER December's the month that brings the snow, And frost, that sets our cheeks aglow. All is white in the countryside, As down smooth slopes the sledges slide. Dormouse, badger, squirrel, and hare Are warm within their winter lair. But ducks and drakes and stately swans Cannot swim in their frozen ponds, In December. J. H. SI NGLETO , Trans. A.

A BUSY SPELL E for the efforts we all have to make, L for the jessons-and some make me quake. E is for English; it's interesting though. V for the volumes that we have to know. E comes again, this time English Lit. N for the long nights of homework-Can't quit. 42

P for pen-nibs that we often wear out, L is for language we must know about. U for understanding, often hard to achieve. S for success. Phew! Aren't we relieved! P. MARSDEN, Trans.A.

HALLOWEEN Dark Pendle witches, soaring high Across the wild autumnal sky, With cloaks a'trailing And mournful wailing; Halloween again is nigh.

October's last night now is here; Men'h hearts are filled with dread and fear. Lightning flashes, Thunder crashes, As demons gather from far and near. T. MERCER, Trans A.

THE SAUSAGE The sausage was a fat one, Its skin was old and thin; One day the sausage burst, itself And smothered Little Jim. J. G. BLACKWELL, Trans. A.

SCHOOL Why do they make this awful fuss? The eleven plus, the eleven plus, We slog away at English and Maths, I'd rather play football or go to the baths.

Our mothers and fathers say "no television, Get on with your tables and do your revision." Its early to bed and early to rise, I'd rather have fun than learn to be wise.

And yet if I find that my sums are all right, I know I shall sleep at least for one night, When I wake in the morning I know that it's true, One still can have fun and do one's work too. NEWMAN, Trans. B. 43

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OBITUARY

JAMES DA VID BENNETT (1940-1961) James D. Bennett lost his life in a car collision in Preston in September. He was 21 years of age. At school he had always shown himself a sensible and reliable person and we were all pleased to note that he was doing so well in his father's business. His wide interests and cheerful personality made him a very like able young man. He frequently visited us at school after he had left, showing on each occasion sincere gratitude to those who had taught him. To his father and mother, brother and sister, we extend our condolences at this time of tragic loss.

JACK CRONSHAW ( 1937-1 961) Jack Cronshaw who had been severely ill for a long time died in October at the early age of 24. A sportsman all his short life, he played Cricket and Football with the School's first elevens. He left school in 1953 to take a post with Walpamur Company, Dar wen. During his stay in Blackburn he played for both East Lan cashire Cricket Club and Old B1ackburnians. In the course of his duties he had regrettably to leave Blackburn, for his popularity and sportsman�hip had won him many friends. 46

Jack was a quiet, cheerfut and unassuming young man who was admired both at School and in later life for his frank and honest outlook. He leaves a widow and infant daughter, Elaine. To them, to his father and mother, his brother Derek and sisters Kathleen and Dorothy, and to his parents-in-law Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Duerden, we offer our deepest sympathies.

DONALD SANDERSON NAYLOR (1897-1961) B.Sc.(Tech.), A.R.I.C., F.R.Le. It has just come to our notice that one of our older Old Boys died in January. Mr. Naylor was at school from 1908 to 1 9 1 4, whence he left to take a science degree at Manchester University. His studentship was interrupted in 1915 while he undertook service in His Majesty's Forces. In 1920 he graduated B.Sc.(Tech.), and joined the Calico Printers' Association as a research chemist. In 1921 he became senior chemist and departmental under-manag:!r. Four years later he took a post as technical expert and adviser to Bard and Wishart, importers of dyestuffs. In 1926 he was made a partner of the firm, a position which he held for the remainder of his life. We apologise to his relatives for the delay in recording this notice and offer them our deepest sympathy.

LETTERS FROM THE UNIVERSITIES

THE UNIVERSITY UNION, OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, 13. NOVEMBER, 1 961. DEAR SIR, We have great pleasure in sending ihis report to the Old Blackburnian. There are only two freshers at Manchester this year-Messrs. Davenport and McLeod-we wish them all the best. Davenport has settled down quickly in the Medical School. McLeod seems to be a little elusive, as no one has yet seen him. Alan Lomax and Ray Longworth are engaged to be married and we extend our congratulations to them. Bill Cunliffe appears to have taken up residence at the Nurse's Home. Pete Goldsmith is keeping tbe flag flying at Hulme Hall af,er John Clayton gradu ated. It is rumoured that Pete is seeking an estimate for a haircut before the annual Dinner. Of our wealthier members, John Marshall is keeping most of his Mini-Minor in his room at Dalton and Dave Ryley (with a 'y') is running a rathe.r un-economical 1935 Triumph Continental. lan Malloch, now President of the Branch, is still taking Maths. and is 47 living in the wilds of Chorlton. Gordon Gilmore (Secretary) and Barry Hawthorne are to be seen most Wednesdays skating on thin ice at Cheetham Hill. At the Faculty of Technology, Entwistle and P.W.S. (Les) Sharples are holding their own. Les insists that we call him " studious." As this is the time of year when most examinations are on the far horizon the Branch is more active than usual. On Thursday, November 23rd, a buffet evening has been arranged in the new refectory for all Old Blackburnians in the Manchester area. The Annual Dinner for Q.E.G.S. Old Boys who are graduates or under graduates of Manchester University will be held on Thursday, 22nd February, 1962. Will anyone who has lost touch with our O.B.'s Branch and who is interested in joi ning us on either of these occa sions, please contact any present mel)lber or Mr. Kemball-Cook as soon as possible? The Blackburnian spirit is very much alive in our small but enthusiastic Branch and we are sure it will remain so for many years to come. Our best wishes, Sir, to yourself, the staff and the School. We remain, Yours sincerely, O.B.'s (Manches:er).

CHURCHILL HALL, STOKE BISHOP, BRISTOL 9. 16th NOVEMBER, 1961. DEAR SIR, Since our membership at Bristol has increased this year from one to five, I am writing as senior member to tell you all how much the new arrivals are enjoying their lives here after the initial strange ness. Dave Smalley has quickly established himself in musical circles and, while Michael Harding played a substantial part in the Annual Variety show in acting and production, Smalley did a grand job on the musical side. A grand time was apparently had by all. Ken Heron has quickly settled down to work and equally to the most pleasurable relaxation known to students and has welcomed the changes advocated by the new Licensing laws. "Bunny" Eddleston has become the stalwart of the Engineers' Tiddly-Wink Club and has only declined the captaincy of the Hall team because of other engagements. One of the forthcoming games seems likely to be interesting-against the local prison ....away ! Life in Hall has substantial advantages over life in digs, but its disadvantage is that one tends to get to know only those people who are in Hall, and it is the regret of those of us not in his Faculty that we see very little of our other newcomer, John Moorhouse. 48

I should like to close with a plea to those Sixth-formers think ing of applying to a University at this time of year not to ignore Bristol which is a beautifully clean and interesting place with an excellent University, particularly reputed for Legal and Scientific studies. We are sure we compare well with the two other places of further education situated slightly further east than we fugitives on the Avon. With all good wishes to the School, we remain, Yours, etc., O.B.'s (Bristol).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THE EDITOR, OLD BLACKBURNIAN. SIR, On Thursday, October 19th, 21 Old Boys met at the School of Pharmacy, London University, at 7 o'clock in the evening for a Supper arranged by the Committee of the London Branch of the O.B.'s Association. 16 members of the party were members of the London Branch who acted as hosts to fhe remaining 5 more recent Old Boys who are at present undergraduates of London University. After a pleasant half-hour of greetings and introductions. (he party moved in to supper attractively arranged in the magnifi:::ent refectory of this building which is the newest of the post-war addi tions to the University of London. Seating for the excellent meal was informal and the Branch Chairman, Mr. H. Brogden. presided with minimum formality. The Secretary read the list of apologies. These in all instances were accompanied by wishes for a pleasant evening and, to the deligbt of those present, were in two cases further accompanied by the generous gift of one guinea towards the general expense of the evening. Apologies were from the Headmaster and Mr. H. King of the School Staff and from Messrs. N. T. Holden, T. Holden, H. Hargreaves, C. Houflhton, A. J. Holt, T. P. Kilner, H. L. ScholIi:::k. G. Smith and H. Wilkinson. After the Chairman's acknowledge ments to those responsible for planning the arrangements for the evening the party retired to the bar where until 10-30 p.m. the pleasantries of reminiscence were exchanged, in the main by the older members, and bopes and future careers discussed around the central figures of tbe five young guests of the evening. Before tbe final "Good-nights" were said it was mutually agreed amongst tbe elders of the Branch that the five young stu dents present would consider their time well-spent, although not in furtherance of their respective studies, at least in a pleasant social atmosphere as redolent of their old School as it was possible to provide in the heart of London. 49

OLD BOYS PRESENT Guests: D. V. Maudsley, at School of Pharmacy; G. R. Pil kington, at Imperial College; C. R. D. Priest:and, at Queen Mary College; J. S. Read, at Imperial College; A. Sandford, at University College. Hosts: J. Barlow, H. Brogden, D. Briggs, S. B. ChaIlen, F. Coggins, T. Gibson, K. M. Knott, J. Lee, H. Margerison, D. W. Moulding, E. B. Norman, W. Saunderson, F. Stonehouse, F. Tyson, J. E. Varey, J. Whitaker. Sincerely yours, E. B. NORMAN, Hon. Sec., London Branch, Old Blackburnians' Association.

REPORT ON THE O.B.'Sl ASSOCIATION (Manchester Branch), BUFFET EVENING On the 23rd November a very successful Buffet evening was held in the Hopkinson Room of the new University Refectory. Over 20 Old Blackbumians attended includ1ing five members of the School Staff and Mr. G. N. Forbes, a Governor of the School and Chairman of the parent association. The purpose of the evening was to introduce to the Association O.B.'s resident in the Manches ter ar a. It was decided during the evening to form a permanent O.B.'s Association (Manchester Branch). The task of temporary Liaison Officers was undertaken by Mr. P. Salmon and Dr. D. Hut chinson. We now invite all O.B.'s resident in the Manchester area, whether graduates of the University or not, to attend the Branch Annual Dinner on Thursday, February 22nd, 1962. Would anybody interested in attending the Dinner or in the Branch in general please contact the President, Mr. 1. Malloch, 25, London Road, Blackburn, or any member of the Branch?

OLD BLACKBURNIANS A.F.e. With 4 teams once again in the Northern Section of the Lancs. Amateur League, and under their new Chairman, Mr. Jim Whit taker, the O.B.'s are enjoying what is probably their best-ever all round start to a season, with the teams occupying 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 2nd positions in their respective Divisions-a fine tribute to the coaching of Mr. Fish from the School Staff, and a just reward for all the close season's hard work in keeping fit. The Club were honoured by having Club Captain, Eddie Wal ton in the Section side which defeated Central Section at the end of last mcnth. In Cup-ties. the 1st team were 2-0 away victors in the 1st Round of the County tourney against Old Farnworthians; but were beaten at Chapel-en-Ie-Frith in the F.A. Amateur Cup but only 50

after extra time. Leading scorers in a record of Played 19, Won 14, Drawn 3, Lost 2, For 73, Against 31, are C. R. MarIor, 26 goals, and D. L. Stevenson, 17 goals. The 2nd XI, under P. W. Hobkirk, have Played 14, Won 9, Drawn 3, Lost 2, For 46, Against 19; and S. F. Moyle is their lead ing goal-getter with 14 goals. F. Shuttleworth and R. G. Sharp have both scored 8 times for the 3rd team" who have Played 11, Won 8, Drawn I, Lost 2, For 54, Against 19. The side is again being led by J. L. K ing. The 4th XI have Played 11, Won 9, Drawn 1, Lost 1, For 64, Against 21-yet another remarkable start by the most lowly of the Club's teams. Skipper E. L. Rihl1, with 13 goals, is leading scorer. The visiting Universities XI s to be captained for the first time by Alan Bradshaw, in the Boxing Day game at Lammack. He has promised to bring a strong side for this weJl-known Annual Match, 10-45 a.m. K.O. A Hot-Pot lunch is to be held in the Pavilion after the game, and all are most welcome. Anyone intending to be present is requested to contact the Club Secretary (W. Lazenby, 80 Waiter Street, Blackburn).

A SERVICE OF CORPORATE WORSHIP At their meeting in September the Committee felt that the Old Boys should indulge themselves in functions other than sport ing fixtures and the Annual Dinner. Accordingly a service of corporate worship for Old Boys and their families was held on Sunday afternoon, 19th November, 1961, in St. Barnabas' Church, Blackburn. The service was conducted by the Vicar, R ev. D. N. Beavis, and the organist was Mr. J. A. Hargreaves, who was at School between 1925 and 1928. The lesson was read by the Head master, Mr. B. A. Kemball-Cook and Rev. R. Maudsley, L.Th., (1928-33) preached the sermon. The collection. taken by Old Blackburnians who attend St. Barnabas', was divided between the church and the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief. The Committee hopes this service will become an annual event the Old Boys' Calendar. III

ANNUAL DINNER The Annual Dinner of the Association will be held in Big School on Friday, 22nd December, at 7 p.m., when the chief guest will be Harold Oldman, Esq., M.A., Chief Education Officer for the City of York. Formerly Mr. Oldman was on the staff at Queen Elizabeth's. Tickets (price 18/6), may be obtained from the Sec retary of the Association, Mr. H. Burrows, at his offices, 53, Preston New Road. Dress will be dinner jackets. 51

OLD BLACKBURNIANS' DANCE Advance notice is hereby given that a dance win be held in Big School on a convenient Saturday evening in the Lent Term. Dre�s will be optional and music will be provided by a band. It is hcped that as many Old Boys as possible will attend. A.E.

OLD BOYS' SUCCESSES AND APPOINTMENTS Congratulations to all Old Boys who have attained academic distinction or been appointed to higher office since last J une. We wish them well in their new appointments. A. J. AINswoRTH (1954-59) graduated B.Sc. Honours Phys�cs, Imperial College, London University. K. N. BRADLEY (1950-58) graduated B.A. Natural Sciences Tripos, Caius College, Cambridge. D. E. BEAUMONT (1951-58) awarded Diploma of Loughborough College, Industrial Chemistry. A warded Graduateship of the Royal Institute of Chemistry. W. K. BILLlNGTON (1941-46) elected an associate member of The Institution of Electrical Engineers. I. M . BOGGIN (1938-40) passed the Law Sociey's final examination to qualify as a solicitor. 52

J. R. D. BRAHAM, O.S.O., O.F.C., A.F.C. ( 1 936-36) has written his War memoirs in his account of aerial wariare during the Battle of Britain. It is called "Scramble" and is published by Muller. J. N. CHARNLEY (1950-58) graduated RA., French and German, Leeds University. G. CARTER (1951-58) graduated B.Sc. (Tech.) Chemical Engineer ing, Faculty of Technology, Manchester Universiy. Awarded the H. E. David Travelling Scholarship to attend the Univer sity of Barcelona. B. A. COAR (1948-57) awarded First Class honours, Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, Lougbborough College of Tech nology. W. J. CUNLlFFE, B.SC., (195 1-57) gained Distinction in Phar macology, Manchester University. K. DURHAM, Rsc. (1935-41) appointed research director at the laboratories of Unilever Ltd., Port Sunlight. A. L. W. F. EooLEsTcN (195 1-58) graduated RA., Natural Sciences Tripos, Animal Physiology, St. Peter's Hall, Oxford . B. N. F. EODLESTON ( 1950-60) awarded a State Scholarship. D. EOMUNOSON (1952-60) awarded a University Scholarship. Liverpool University. M. ENTRACT (1949-58) graduated RA., Economics, Durham Uni versity. DR. E. FAwCETT, M.A., PH.O. (1939-46) appointed to a top-secret scientific research post in telecommunications, New Jersey, U.s.A. A. L. FRYARS (1920-24) has been co-opted to the board of Black burn Rovers Football Club. G. HARGREAVES (1947-56) graduated B.Sc., Agricultural Botany, King's College, Newcastle. M. R. HAwoRTH (1951-58) awarded Diploma of Loughborough College, Industrial Chemistry. Awarded graduatesh ip of the Royal Institute of Chemistry. J. E. HOWARD (1954-58) awarded a technical State Scholarship. G. HAYMES (1947-55) graduated RA., Honours Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology, Christ Church, Oxford. A. HOLMES (1949-56) awarded Diploma of Loughborough Col lege, General Engineering. B. HowsoN (1949-56) graduated RA., honours French, Durham University. A. T. Jones (195 1-58) graduated B.A., Honours History, Hull University. H. R. K EOUGH (1943-48) graduated RSc. (Econ.), London. (External). C. H. LAND (1947-57) passed second professional examination for tbe degree of M.B., Ch. B., Glasgow University, 53

1 . R . MALTBY, B.A. (1948-53) qualified M.B., B.Chir., Trinity Hall, Cambridge and the London Hospital. SIR ERNEST MARSDEN, C.M.G., e.RE., M.C., F.R.S. ( 1 900-1 905) awarded honorary degree at Manchester University. ELected President of the Rutherford Jubilee International Conference. M. P. MAUDSLEY (1950-56) graduated B.Sc. HonourS! Chemistry, St. Andrew's University. A ppointed Assistant Master, Chorlton Grammar School. J. W. MONK (1949-53) instructor in physical education at School, was seLected to play in the Lancashire County Rugby Trials at South port in October. 1. D. MCLEAN (1948-57) graduated B.A., Civil Law, Magda\en College, Oxford. CAPT. J. P. MILLER (1940-44) promoted to the rank of Master Mariner, Palm Shipping Line, Ltd. Appointed to his first command M.V. "Buruta Palm" trading between U.K. and West Africa. F. MOOREY (1948-56) graduated B.A., honours French and Philosophy, University of North Staffordshire. C. G. NAsH (1945-59) awarded a University Senior Scholarship at Leeds University. I. OATES, B.A., (1948-55) qualified M.B., B.Chir,. Selwyn Col1ege, Cambridge and Westminster Medical School. R . OLDCORN, RA. (1948-56) appointed Trainee in Management Accountancy wih J. Lyons and Co. Ltd., in London. G. POIT (1932-39) eLected Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. 1. M. R EAD (195 1-58) graduated B.A., German, Sheffield Univer sity. P. R. SCHOFJELD (1948-57) awarded diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, Loughborough College of Technology. T. E. SHARRAIT (1949-56) graduated B.A., Honours School of modem languages, Spanish and French, Christ Church, Oxford . J. TAYLOR (J926-34) appointed Financial Secretary to the Sierra Leone Government. DR. J. K. TYLER, n.se., PH.D. (1948-54) awarded a post-doctorate fel10wship by the National Research Council of Canada. R. VJCKERS (1950-57) graduated B.sc., Honours Economics, University College, London University. L. A. WALNE, LL.B. (1932-40) appointed instructor of Russian, Marietta College, Ohio, U.S.A. C. D. W. WILK INSON (1948-59) was responsible for distribution of labour on sites being cleared in the East End of London, by an international Scout and Guide Group in September. The first Scout and Guide venture of this kind originated with J. D. McClean (1948-57) whose name appears in this list. THE PLASTER WORK At Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School New Classrooms

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