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VOLUME SO, NO.1. DECEMBER, 1962

EDUCATION is on the move again. Fr-ee at last from Butler's .. act-to-end-acts," many of the tragic failures of this measure are being recognised and dealt with. The great socia} divislcns perpetuated by the scholarship examination and the, segregation of secondary education, the isolated snobbery and social prestige of the grammar school, the tendency for secondary modern schools to prepare their children for the G.O.E. examina- tions in contrast to the stated aims of the course, all these considerations have forc:ed a drastic re-valuation of the educational system.

Certatn proposals are more drastic than others; they range from the full-blooded Leicestershire scheme to a demand for more co-operaticn in the running of the various schools, but, whatever plans are adopted elsewhere, it seems unlikely that education in Brigg can escape some measure of reform.

Here at the Grammar School, opinion is almost violently reactionary. The grip Of three-hundred years Of tradition, a blind loyalty to existing institutIons and, in many 'cases, a lack of a critical self-examination have marked the reaction to various rumours in circulation. We value what remains of our independence, we are obsessed with OUir own prestige- as a school, we are opposed to change on principle. Nevertheless, in this world of equality of opportunity, to be born of the fairer sex In Brigg means, to all intents and purposes, that one's chances of an advanced level education in science are severely limited. Not only in this matter, but in many facilities Which the schools provide, they could work better as one school, more happily, more efficiently.

Although many proposals for a complete overhaul of the whole educational system in Brigg are unrealistic, we must not, in our respect for old traditions and well-tried institutions, blind ourselves to the possibilities of tomorrow. A comfortable Ratisfaction can so easily turn into an apathetic acceptance.

1 SCHOOL OFFICIALS-AUTUMN TERM, 1962

CAPTAIN OF SCHOOl, SPORTS COMMITTEJ, G. D. LEAK. HOUSE MASTERS and CAPTAINS, PREFECTS Mr. WATTS (Secretary). A. J. P. AYRES.,1_ T. S. BEACOC~, THE LIBRARY J. CHARLESWORTH, J. CHARLESWORTH R. CORNEY, J. GWYTHER. (Senior Librarian), P. JARDINE, G. D, LEAK, R. E. WALTERS, K. W. WOOD. K. MARSDEN, Dr. HENTHORN. K. S. PROCTOR, M. STOCKS, 2nd BRIGG SCOUT TROOP R. B. TAYLOR, Mr. JARVIS (G.S.M.). R. G. TRUBRIDGE. MUSIC SOCIETY CAPTAIN OF FOOTBALL THE HEADMASTER C. SUTTON. (Chairman), Acting Treasurer: Mr. WATTS. VICE-CAPTAIN OF FOOTBALL Secretary: Mr. RICHARDS, R. D. STOKES. Committee: CAPTAIN OF CROSS-COUNTRY Miss CHATTERTON, Mr. ALLISON, Mr. BRADLEY, P. JARDINE. Mr. CRAM. Mr. MORRIS, CAPTAIN OF HOCKEY Mr. PRATT, Mr. URRY. R. B. TAYLOR. SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY K. MARSDEN (Secretary), "THE BRIGGENSIAN" Mr. PIMLOTT. J. CHARLESWORTH (Editor) \. J. M. ASHTON, A. MILLER, DEBATING SOCIETY J. A. RICHARDSON, J. CHARLESWORTH Mr. RICHARDS. (President) , G. D. LEAK (Vice-President). HOUSE" CAPTAINS A. J. P. AYRES (Secretary), and MASTERS Mr. HOLMES. . ANCHOLME CAMERA CLUB R. B. TAYLOR P. ROBINSON (Secretary), (House Captain), A. J. P. AYRES (Treasurer), M. STOCKS (Captain of Football), Mr. JONES. Dr. HENTHORN. CHESS CLUB NELTHORPE D. A. NEWSTEAD, J. GWYTHER Mr. JARVIS. (House Captain), FISHING CLUB K. MARSDEN S. E. NEWSTEAD (Chairman),

MI'. A. H. GRAY, Mr. G. W M~j)h1g :11](1MI', ,,~, R W~tl:-;. j/lilll:d the staff in Septemher. W~'began the term with tho shadow of a Full Inspection loom- ing over us. The preparations for it and the occasion itself occupied us fully for the first few weeks. The event was more enjoyed than perhaps anticipated, although some of us found it a little wearing. The official pronouncement has not yet been received but is thought unlikely to be too unfavourable: at any rate those here in 1948 (the last occasion) will be pleased to hear that their standards of behaviour and courtesy are still being observed -whatever in their aged wisdom they may think of the youth of today. Speech Day followed on October 30th. Mr. Matthews was the guest and proved in great form - " fabulous" was the description of his speech by one junior member of the School. It was a happy occasion not only because of his presence but because of the fine results the School had obtained in the academic world during the summer. If one ignores the more glittering rewards, a total of 18 boys finding a University place in the one year is an indication of the success this generation had. We missed Mr. Pratt on his rostrum, but congratulate his successor, Mr: Mailing, on the way he, and the School under his baton, continued our traditions. Warning notes sounded on that occasion were more than echoed la.ter by the Lincolnshire Times, which promised us co-education. Would it be ungallant to record no great enthusiasm among us at the prospect? We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Longden on their son, as well as their move to Mr. Payn's house in Westrum Lane. We hope that Mr. Longden will rapidly and fully recover now from his operation and subsequent troubles, and that they will have a chance to settle down peacefully in their new home. We are glad that Mrs. Pimlott has fully recovered from her illness. Speech Day was marred only by the absence of its familiar presiding figure, our Chairman, Colonel Nelthorpe. We recorded -a great technical success-the proceedings for him on tape, so that he should not completely miss the occasion, and we all wish him a return to his accustomed vigour. With a new record player, strains of unfamlllar but pleasing music can be heard about the School. This may indicate a renewed interest in music: certainly the Music Society now has its largest membership for some time, its concerts have been 3 well attended and its coffee evening in October was a great success. socially and financially. We> shall have another Christmas Concert of music this year on Wednesday. 19th December. the proceeds in aid of the School Fund. and we hope it will be well supported. Visitors to the School cannot have failed this term to notice other colourful and well designed posters or other material drawing attention to various societies and activities. In the absence of adequate notice boards they are also-unfortunately -untidy, but they are evidence of a great deal of varied original and energetic activity which it is pleasant to see.

NEXT TERM'S DATES Term begins: Tuesday, 15th January. The Camden Trio-Evelyn Rothwell (Lady Barbirolli), oboe; Archie Camden, bassoon; Wilfrid Parry, piano: Thursday, 24th January. Opera-La Traviata (at Glanford School): Saturday, 23rd February. Half-term: 23rd, 25th and 26th February. Term ends: Wednesday, 10th April. OBITUARY Mr. J. A. Gregory, who retired from the staff in 1948, died in July at his home in Brigg. Mr. Gregory did not frequently visit the School during his retirement, but always showed his interest in it. He continued his work as a local preacher for the Methodist Church and many will remember the conviction and forthrightness ,of his sermons. We extend our sympathies to Mrs. Gregory and to his sons John, Basil and Peter who are Old Briggensians. Mr. A. E. Knight, whose long service the school was privileged to enjoy under four successive headmasters, also died in July. In his all-too-brief retirement he maintained his interest in local activities as Chairman of the Governors of Glanford and Westmoor Secondary Schools. as President of the Brigg Choral Society, and as Treasurer of the School's Music Society. Our sympathies go to Mrs. Knight and to Barbara and Esther. Dr. J. R. Baker, O.B.E., of Winterton, died in August after a long illness. Among the many causes he served devotedly not the least was his governorship of the school of which he was an Old Boy. His friendship with Mr. Knight dated from his earliest years at school and shortly before Mr. Knight's death the two met at Dr. Baker's home and exchanged reminiscences. We extend our sympathies to Dr. Lucy Baker and her family, SALVETE Upper Vb: Curtis, J. D. ~Nelthor.pe). Lower Vb: Watson, N. (Nelthorpe). Pinnock, M. D. (Nelthorpe). Upper IVb: Lawrie, A. (Yarborough). Lower IVa: Fox, J. (School). ilIa and III alpha:

ANCHOLME: Atton, D. G.; Brumpton, S. D.; Brumpton, S. J.; Clark, R W.; Fisher, W.; Havercroft, M. K.; Haw, R A.; Jones, T. H. R; MacColl, P.; Pearce, M. M. NELTHORPE: Baldock, N.; Barwell, R.; Bell, D. A.; Bowness, R; Bradburn, A. G.; Crossland, D. A.; Crouch, A.; Denton, C. R; Dickinson, P. T.; Goodall, S. J.; Guthrie, C. J. S.; Heaton, P.; Hiles, R; Kettlewell, D. M.; Leaning, R. M.; McPhun, S.; McQuire, I. P.; Morrissey, F.; Oglesby, J.; Rennie, P. D. A.; Scriven, R D.; Steeper, J.; Stonebridge, R; Taylor, J. C. SCHOOL: Burton, D. P.; Carey, N.; Carter, W.; Casswell, A.; Smith, R H.; Summers, M. R SHEFFIELD: Atkinson,' J.; Beverley, R; Brader, C.; Derbyshire, J.; Fussey, M.; Gibbons, A. R; Horsley, D. T.; Lilley, D. C. F.; McIntyre, M. YARBOROUGH: Allison, B.; Clark, E. G.; Hawes, C. S.; Johnson, J.; Moore, M. F.; Mountfield, P. A.; Neilson, R E.; Robinson, D,; Shannon, C.; Smith, T. A. R; Smith, W. A.; Stothard, A.; Vessey, T. C.; Vickers, A. C. VALETE AELBERRY, P. J., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (8) 1960; Hockey 1960-62. Future: Teaching, st. John's College, York. Address: 9 Westrum Lane, Brlgg. (3) 1961, 1962; BAINS, A. P., 1954-62.-G.C.E. "A" "0" (12) 1959, 1961; Lindsey Senior SCholarship 1961; "A" Level Prize 1961; "0" Level Prize 1959; Special "A" Level Prize 1962; Prefect 1961-62; Chess Captain 1960-62; Hockey 1961-62. Future: Physics, Leeds University. Address:' 8 Westrum Lane, Brigg.

6 BOULTON, J. C., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (9), "A" (3), (" 0" Level Prize); Nelthorpe Handicraft Prize; Prefect, Librarian, Vice- Captain Football 1961-62; Football 1st XI 1960-62, Lincoln- shire 1961-62, England 1962; Cricket 1st XI 1961-62. Future: Teaching, St. John's College, York. Address: 38 Harry's Dream, Broughton. BROOKE, M. S., 1957-61. Future: Apprentice Fitter, Scunthorpe Technical College. Address: "Tristan," Bridge Road, Wressle. BRODDLE, S. Future: Agricultural Engineer. Address: West View, Waddingham. BROOKS, B. K. Address: "The Cloisters," Redbourn Hall, Kirton Lindsey. BRUCE, M. J., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (5), "A" (2); Librarian, 1st XI Football 1961-62. Future: Solicitor, Leeds University. Address: 8 Glover Road, Scunthorpe. CLARKE, R. A., 1957-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3). "0" (11); Lindsey Aid to Students Award; President Debating Society. Secretary Scienti:fic Society. Sheffield House Captain, School prefect, Athletics Colours 1962. Future: Civil Engineering. Address: 32 Peveril Avenue, Scunthorpe. COLE, N. J. W., 1957-62. Future: Journalist. Address: 51 Cemetery Road, New Brumby, Scunthorpe. COSTELLO, J. P. A.-I<'ootbalI, Under 14; School Cross-Country. Address: 37 Crowland Avenue, Scunthorpe. DISNEY, R. J., 1954-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3) 1961-62 at SCholarship Level; "0" (9) 1959, (2) 1960, (1) 1961; State Scholarship 1962; Lindsey Senior SCholarship 1961; Form Prizes 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1960; Grimble General Certificate 1959; Old Briggensians Physics 1961-62; Old Briggensians Chemistry 1961; School Prefect 1960-61; Captain of School 1961-62; Secretary, Scientific and Geographical Society 1960-61; Hockey 1960-62. Future: Physics, Manchester University. Address: 42 West Common Gardens, Scunthorpe. EATON, S. Future: Farmer/Mechanical Engineer. Address: "Sunnyside," Main Street, Howsham. 6 GILLESPIE, B. E., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (0); "0" Level Prize; "A" (~); Special "A" Level Prize; Lindsey Senior Scholarship; Under 15 Football Captain; Librarian, Sheffield House Cricket and Football C:1ptain 1960-62. Future: Chemist. Address: 11 Deyne Avenue, Scunthorpe. GRAY, M. A., 1959-62.-G.C.E. "0" (2), Future: Laboratory Assistant. Address: Dairy Cottag(;).~, Glentworth, Gainsborough. GREEN, R., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (9) 1960-61; "A" (3); Special "A" Level Prize; Lindsey Senior Scholarship; Assistant Librarian; Athletics Team 1958. Future: Sheffield University. Address: 2 Norwood Avenue, Scunthorpe. HACKFORD, C. C. Future: Melting Shop Trainee. Address: 11 Albert Street, Brigg. HAINES, E. P., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (5) 1960; "A" (1); School Prefect 1961-62; Football Captain 1960-62, 1st XI 1959-62, Colours 1959; Cricket Captain 1962, Vice-Captain 1961; Nelthorpe Bat 1961; Hockey 1st XI 1962; Athletics Vice- Captain 1960-61; Victor Ludorum 1961-62. Future: Teaching. Address: 177 Church Lane, Scunthorpe.

HARTLEY, O. A., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3) 1962, "0" (9) 1960; Open Exhibition, St. Peter's College, Oxford, 1962; State Scholarship 1962; Sociological Essay 1961; Matthews History Prize 1962; Co-Editor, The Briggensian; Lbirarian; School Prefect. Future: Teaching. Address: 7 Warley Road, Scunthorpe. HARPHAM, K. Future: Police Force. Address: 16 Pelham View, Hibaldstow.

HAVERCROFT, T. E, 1955-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3), "0" (9), "0" Level Prize; Lindsey Aid to Students Award; The Head- master's German Prize; Librarian; Ancholme House Captain of Cross-Country; Cricket Under 14 1958; Cross-Country 1959-62. Future: Teaching, Hull University. Address: 64 Grammar School Road, Brigg. 7 HEAD, D. C., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "A" ~3) 1962, "0" nO) 1961-62: Open Scholarship, Corpus Christi, Cambridge; State Scholar- ship 1962; Lower VI Maths. and Science Form Prize: Sociological Award 1961; Special "A" Level Prize 1962. Future: Cambridge University. Address: Fieldways, st. Helen's Road, Brigg. HEWIS, D. E. Future: Scunthorpe Steel Works. Address: Pitt Street, Kirmington, Ulceby. HORNER, R. J.-G.C.E. "0" (3); Captain, Under 14 Football and Cricket; Football, Under 14 1st and. 2nd XI; Cricket, Under.14 1st and 2nd XI. Future: Accountancy, Steel Works. Address: 114 Lloyds Avenue, Scunthorpe. HOLL, T.--G.C.E. "A" (3) 1962, "0" (8) 1960; Lindsey Senior Scholarship. ILLINGWORTH, T. M., 1954-62.--G.C.E. "A" (3) 1962, "A" 1961 Chemistry, "0" (12) 1959-61, "0" Level Prize; Lindsey Senior Scholarship; Hockey Captain 1962; House Captain 1962. Future: Chemist. JARVIS, S. N., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3), "0" (10), "0" Level Award; Lindsey Aid to Students Award; Vice-Chairman, Natural History Society; School Prefect; Ancholme House Captain; House Captain, Swimming, Football and Cricket; Vice-Captain, School Hockey, half colour; Football, Under 14 and Under 15; Cricket, Under 15 and 1st XI; School Tennis team and Athletics team. Future: Medicine, London. Address: Penycae, Bigby High Road, Brigg. JONES, T., 1955-62.--G.C.E. "A" (3) 1962, "0" (8) 1960 and (11 1961, "0" Level Prize; Tennis 1960-62. Future: Teaching, Stoke Rochford College. Address: 31 Estate Avenue, Broughton. KELLOW, P. J.-Athletic and Cross-Country teams 1962. Future: R.A.F. Address: 2 Hampden Close, R.A.F. Hemswell. LAWRENCE, C., 1959-62.-G.C.E. "A" (2) 1962, "0" (6) 1960. Future: Teaching, Hull Training College. Address: 111 Hampden Close, R.A.F. Hemswell. LISTER, A. Future: R.A.F. Address: 96 Hampden Close, R.A.F. Hemswell. 8 (7) 1960; The Wilson LAYZELL, P. G.-G.C.E. "A" (2) 1962, "0" Technical Drawing Prize 1962.

MAGRATH, C. J., 1956-62.-G.C.E. "A" 0), "0" (3); The Cabourne Memorial Art Prize; Hockey 1st team Colours: Ancholme House Captain, Athletics. Future: Lincoln Art School. Address: Clissold, Glanford Road, Brigg.

MARSHALL, I. P.-G.C.E. "0" (2); 1st XI Football. Future: Steelworks.

MILTON, B., 1954-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3), "0" (1), Bains' Latin Prize and" 0" Level Prize; Lindsey Aid to Students Award; Nelthorpe House Captain, Football 1960-62; Cricket 1961-62; Cross-Country 1960-61; Football, Under 14 and Under 15. 2nd XI and 1st XI 1960-62; Athletics team 1962. Future: Teaching, Sheffield University. Address: Oak House, High Street, Waddingham.

(9) 1960; West Sussex MOORE, S. R-G.C.E. "A" (3) 1962, "0" County Senior Scholarship; British Overseas Mining Associ- ation SCholarship; The Clark Geography Prize.

NOBBS, A. R B.-G.C.E. "A" (2), "0" (7). Future: Teaching. Address: 23 Bridge Street, Brigg.

PICKERING, M. D., 1954-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3) 1961 and 1962, "0" (11); Lindsey Aid to Students Award 1961; "0" Level Prize; Librarian; Captain, 2nd XI Cricket 1961; FCJotb'\ll and Cricket teams 1957-62. Future: Civil Service, Hull University. Address: Church End, Friskney, Boston.

RAWLINSON, K. F., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "A" (3), "0" (10); Form Prize 1957-58; "0" Level Prize 1960; Lindsey Aid eO Students Award; Secretary, Natural History Society; Com- mittee, Debating Society and Jazz Club; School House Captain; Prefect; Captain 2nd XI Football; Football Colours 1961; Cricket Colours 1961; Athletics Colours 1961; Everett Jackson Biology Prize 1962. Future: Medicine, st. Barts Hospital. Address: St. Andrews, Messingham Lane, Scawby. RAWLINSON, D. R. J., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (9), "A" (3); Open Exhibition, Oxford, 1961; State Scholarship 1962; Spilman Eng'lish Prize 1962; Bains' Latin Prize 1962; Form Frize IlIa, Lower Va and Lower VI Modern Studies: Clark G.C.E. Prize 1960; Constitutional History Essay 1961; Editor, Briggensian, and Senior Librarian 1961-62; Vice-President, Debating Society 1960-62; Prefect 1961-62. Future: Law, Brasenose College, Oxford. Address: School House, Spa Hill, Kirton Lindsey. RA WLINSON, S. J.-Cross-Country team. Future: R.A.F. Address: 46 South View, Broughton. REED, T., 1955-62.-G.C.E. (9), (3), "0" "A" "0" Level Prize; Lindsey Senior Scholarship 1962; Robert Wilson French Prize 1962; Constitutional History Award 1961; Librarian, Briggensian Committee; Treasurer of the Fishing Club; Cricket Colours 1962. Future: Hull University. Address: 60 Axholme Road, Scunthorpe. ROBERTSON, M., 1960-62.-G.C.E. "0" (7), "A" (3); Thumwood Field Prize 1962; Football, 2nd XI and 1st XI Colours; Cricket Colours and Vice-Captain; Hockey 1st XI. Address: Ravendale, Messingham Lane, Scawby. ROBERTS, K., 1957-62.-G.C.E. "0" (6); Athletics team. Future: Accountancy. Address: 35 Coningsby Road, Ashby, Scunthorpe. RODGERS, D. K., 1955-62.-G.C.E. (0), "0" "A" (3), "0" Level Prize 1960; Lindsey Aid to Students Award; School Prefect and NeIthorpe House Captain 1961-62; Football, Under 15 and 2nd XI 1961-62; Cricket Colours 1961; Athletics Colours 1962. Future: Metallurgy, Leeds University. Address: 20 Weldon Road, Hemswell. SPENDLOW, M,-G.C.E. "0" (7). Future: Farming, Riseholme Institute. Address: 8 Brickyard, Limber, Grimsby. "A" STENNETT, H. A., 1954-62.-G.C.E. (3),"0" (11);Lindsey Senior Scholarship 1961; State Scholarship 1962; "0" Level Prize; School Prefect 1961-62; Old Briggensian Maths. Prize 1961-62; Football, 2nd XI and 3rd XI Captain 1961-62. Future: Imperial College, Science and Technology, London. Address: Victoria Road, Barnetby-le-Wold. STRANGLEMAN, M. T., 1957-62. Future: Chemist. Address: 11 Peterborough Road, Scunthorpe. 10 SYMONS, J., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (9), "A" (3); Lindsey Senior Scholarship 1962; Assistant Librarian; School Tennis team 1961-62; Hockey 1961-62. Future: Solid State Physicist. Address: 101 West CommOn Lane, Scunthorpe. TAYLOR, R P. J.-Football, Under 12, Under 14, Under 15, 2nd and 3rd XI; Cricket, Under 14. Future: Technical Apprentice. Address: 11 East Parade, Brigg. TOWLER, G. C., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (9), "A" (3); National Coal Board Scholarship; "0" Level Prize 1960; Aid to Students Award 1962; Prefect 1961-62; Captain, Cross-Country 1961-62. Future: Mining Engineering. Address: Howsham, Lincoln. WALKER, R-Football, Under 14, Under 15 and 2nd XI; Cricket. Under 14, Under 15 and 1st and 2nd XI. 'Future: Chemist. Address: Darwin Street, Kirton Lindsey. WARD, C. M., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (0), "A" (2); Form Prize Lower Vb and Upper IVb; "0" Level Prize; Lindsey Aid to Students Award; Football, 2nd XI and Under 15; Cricket. Under 14 and Under 15; Athletics Senior team 1962. Future: Civil Engineering. Address: 13 Silver Street, Barnetby. WELTON, M. F., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (7), "A" (2); Form Prize Lower IVb; Librarian. Future: Foreign Banking. Address: Castlethorpe, Brigg.

WESTON, A., 1955-62.-G.C.E. "0" (9), "A" (3); Form Prize Hlb; "0" Level Prize; Lindsey Aid to Students Award 1962; Football, 1st XI; Cricket, 1st XI; Athletics, Intermediate team. Future: Teaching, HuH University. Address: Harry's Dream, Broughton. WHEATLEY, H. E.-G.C.E. "0" (3); Captain, Swimming 1960-61 (Colours); Football, Under 14 and Under 15 and 1st XI; Cricket, Under 15; Athletics Colours. Future: Shell Mex and B.P. Address: RA.F. Khormaksar, Aden. .. WILSON, D. M.-G.C.E. 0" (1). Future: Riseholme Farm Institute. Address: Yarborough Place, Brigg.

1] House Notes

ANCHOLME FIRSTLY, may I welcome all members of the House who have jOined us this term, and at the same time may I remind them that it is on their co-operation and enthusiasm that the future of the house depends? At the end of last term our cricket successes were very limited, but our performance in the swimming bath was most encouraging, Ancholme coming third in the table. At the time of writing our successes in House football must be as great as they have been for several years. From two games we have gained six points, the juniors being undefeated against Neithorpe and School, and the seniors losing only to School. This is indeed an excellent performance, and must be due to the tremendous enthusiasm shown within the teams. Again we are well represented in school teams. Fuller, Speed and Foreman have played for the 1st XI, Robinson for the 2nd XI, Meanwell for the U.XV, and Hastings, Cooper, Taylor and Hutch- inson for the U.XIV. We have, however, lost our traditional majority in the hockey XI, but this state of affairs should only be temporary. Our performances with the pen have been less satisfying, especially at "0" level G.O.E., although our congratulations must go to Bains and Head who both gained State Scholarships. Next term our old friend, the cross-country, is back again, and it is essential that all members of the House should pull their weight in this field if we are to improve upon recent years. when all the work was left to one or two. There is certainly no lack of ability especially among the juniors. I feel that we are capable of doing even better next term, now that we have lost our bottom-of-the-table blues, so keep 1t up. Anchors! B. R. TAYLOR.

NEL THORPE IT IS my first duty to welcome all the new entrants to Nelthorpe House and to impress upon them that, although they may not all be taking an active part in the House activities at this stage, the House will depend upon their loyal support and participation in the very near future. I'} We concluded last term's cricket tixturel:; with a convincing win against Yarborough House which put us in the enviable position of cricket champions; a position well deserved by a team consisting almost entirely of I:;chool representatives. On the athletlcs field last term the House did not reproduc1: its usual high standards, although a large number of individuais were chosen for the school teams. Of these colours were awardee! to Rodgers, Kellow, Richardson and Gwyther, who also won hie; Lincolnshire Schools' colours. As usual we found the juniors did well in last term's swim- ming events, with Johnston and Crawshaw having more notable success. However, the seniors and newly-formed intermediate groups lagged far behind. In fact only Proctor in the senior breaststroke and Gwyther, who won the Senior Waterman Cup. managed to amass many points; fortunately, however, a number of standard points were gained. This situation, in both senior and intermediate divisions, was deplorable and we must I:;ec to it that we never find ourselves in this position again. The least that is said about this term's football matches the better, since out of three senior and three junior matches played our only victory came in the junior match against School House. As for the future, we stlll have one match, senior and junior, to play against Yarborough House and from this we must hope for more points. This state of affairs is somewhat unexpected, since we are quite well represented in the school elevens, especially in the senior team. Next term sees the advent of cross-country. For some un- known reason this manly sport is disliked. However, s~nce success in this sport is largely a matter of training and determination, there wlll be ample opportunity for boys of even moderate ability to score points and support those who have obviOus talent. J. GWYTHER.

SCHOOL SIX boys left last term, three of them to universities, and to these six I should like to convey my good wishes for the future. Nine newcomers have filled their places-Mlller A., Miller N., Fox. and six first years: Burton, Carey, Carter, Casswell, Smith and Summers. To these nine we extend a warm welcome and hODe they enjoy a boarding life. I would remind the House that since, to accommodate the extra three members, the s'ck-room is being used as a dormitory, it is t:1eir duty not to fall III during the coming year. A sad loss at the end of last term Was the departure of Mr. Moore, who has forsaken the House to take up residence in a flat at Scawby, where we hope he is happy. His place has been filled by Mr. Adams whose stay, we hope, will be a long and happy one. The Junior football team, to the exasperation of Willford, who has spent many hours coaching them, have unfortunately failed to win any of their matches to date. This is not due to lack of effort but to lack of outstanding talent. By continued hard work. the team will, of course, win all its matches when they reach the senior part of the House. Clare and Jardine have played with school elevens. The senior team, however, is a strong one. and so far have registered victories over all their inter-house opponents and most of the miscellaneous teams they have played. One-third of the school elevens are School House boys: Willford, Parr, Hancock, Beardmore, MacKay, Hunter and Wheatley. Parr!s to be especially congratulated on being the only member of the school chosen to play for North Lincolnshire. School House has dominated other sports too: Jardine, Harvey, Kirkman, Anderson and Murray play for the school hockey team; Jardine, Ayre, White, Duffield and Carrington run with the school cross-country team; Jardi.ne, Harvey, White, Hunter, Hancock, Wheatley and Beardmore play with the school Rugby team. The standard and appreciat!on of music in the House is, I am happy to say, rising very rapidly. The Music Society concerts are well attended by the younger members of the House. Eight people are learning to play one or more musical instruments. Nearly half the House is involved in the House Choir which has Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" in rehearsal for the school concert. It is history by now that School House was again Cock House last year, despite an unfortunate loss, by one point. of the cricket cup. This year we shall have to fight hard to retain the cup- C'.nd to lose it would be unthinkably tragic. We can only be victorious by the full exploitation of that elusive and exclusive quality which the other Houses envy and try to imitate-School House" spirit." A. AYRES.

SHEFFIELD THERE are already excellent signs of a Sheffield House revival. After the winning of the Swimming Cup last term, the football team has gone from strength to' strength. They have played three matches, won all three, and have at the moment the impressive record of only one goal against and 38 for. The Juniors have not reached the high standard of the Seniors, but 14 have tried very hard to win two games and lose one. Altogether, eight members of Sheffield House have represented the School first team, three in the second team and four in the Under 14's. The House is very proud of this remarkable achievement but it would be futile at this stage in the season to name these players. Two members of the House have also played in the School hockey team.

The success of a House should be judged not only by its athletic prowess, but also by the part the House plays in other school functions. We have many active members in a number of societies and in the School orchestra.

The newcomers of the House, to whom we extend a welcome, and many others, should realise that a House is not just a means of classifying members for the playing of games. A House is essentially a collection of human beings, united, despite their individual characteristics, by their inter-dependence as a coherent group, and it is this we should fight for in every way-- and fight we will, with spirit. G. D. LEAK.

YARBOROUGH FIRSTLY I should like to welcome all new members to the House in the firm hope that they will do their best to contribute to its success, and I encourage them to persevere at those sports for which they have greatest enthusiasm.

The latter half of the Summer Term saw the completion of both the cricket and swimming seasons in which members as a whole showed considerable interest, although either owing to a lack of competent swimmers or to plain indifference, we suffered a loss of points in being unable to raise a senior relay team.

Congratulations to the junior football team for winning both matches so far played by a considerable margin of safety. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of the seniors who have experienced such foul defeats as 23-0 against Sheffield House. This has been caused partly by a lack of senior players but more so by the general feeling of apathy which is prevalent amongst some members of the middle school. May I end on a perhaps more cheerful note by expressing a hope that with the introduc- tion of an entirely fourth-year forward line we may expect better success in the future. G. TRUBRIDGE. 15 Sport

SWIMMING Juniors:- 2 lenghs Freestyle: 1, Johnston; 2, Sims; 3, Towler. 3 lengths Medley: 1, Towler; 2, Johnston; 3, Warcup. 2 lengths Backstroke: 1, Towler; 2, Squire; 3, Warcup. 2 lengths Breaststroke: 1. Francis; 2, Hammond; 3, Cranidge. Diving: 1, Clare; 2, Sass; 3, Crawshaw. Relay: 1, Sheffield; 2, Nelthorpe; 3, School; 4, Yarborough. Internaediate:- 2 lengths Freestyle: 1, White; 2, Hancock; 3. Keeling. 2 lengths Breaststroke: 1, Stephenson; 2, Foreman; 3, Pike. 2 lengths Backstroke: 1, Wheatley; 2, Spencer; 3, Plumtree. 3 lengths Medley: 1, Duffield; 2, Foreman; 3, Plumtree. 5 lengths Freestyle: 1, Wheatley; 2, Allcocl,; 3, Keeling. Diving: 1, Porter; 2, Hancock; 3, Sevllle. Relay: 1, School; 2, Sheffield; 3, Ancholme; 4, Yarborough. Seniors :- 2 lengths Freestyle: 1, Dew; 2, Gwyther; 3, Sutton. 2 lengths Breaststroke: 1, Charlesworth; 2, Proctor; 3, Gwyther. 2 lengths Backstroke: 1, Sutton; 2, Jarvis; 3, Bull. 3 lengths Medley: 1. Gwyther; 2, Bull; 3, --. 5 lengths Freestyle: 1, Gwyther; 2, Dew; 3, Sutton. Diving: 1, Hewis; 2, Beardmore; 3, Dod. Relay: 1, School; 2, Sheffield; 3, Ancholme; 4, Nelthorpe. Waternaen:- Juniors: 1. Towler, 27 points; 2, Warcup, 21 points. Internaediates: 1, Foreman, 25 points; 2, Keeling, 24 points. Seniors: I, Gwyther, 33 points; 2, Sutton, 28 points. House Chanapionshi:o: 1, Sheffield. 396 points; 2 School, 395 points; 3, Ancholme, 164 points; 4, Nelthorpe, 150 points; 5, Yarborough, 122 points. COCK HOUSE, 1961-2 Ancholme Nelthorpe School Sheffield Yarborough Football 5 2! 2! 4 1 Cross-C. 2! 4! 2! 1 4! Athletlcs 5 4 1 3 2 Cricket 5 1 2 3! 3! Swimming 3 421 5 1, School; 2, Sheffield; 3, Nelthorpe and Yarborough.

16 FOOTBALL September 20th v. Dobson's XI, Home. School: Allcock; Proctor, Sanderson; Palmer, Stokes, Graveling; Fuller, Sutton, Ward, Plumtree, Parr. School started the season on an unfortunate note by losing their first match, but it must be remembered that the opposition was a much stronger and more experienced side, and that school, this year, are a very young side. Consequently it can be con- sidered that the team did very well to lose by only one goal. Lost 3-2. September 22nd v. Louth 6.S., Away. School: Allcock; Foreman, Sanderson; Willford, Stokes, Graveling; Fuller, Sutton, Ward, Plumtree, Parr. On a pitch well-known for its slope, school found themselves on the defensive in the first half while playing uphill, but went ahead through a goal by Ward, after Sutton's shot had hit the crossbar. Louth then went into the lead with two goals before half-time. In the second half school had the most of the baB, and a fine goal by Parr gave a fair result. Drawn 2-2. Scorers: Ward, Parr. September 29th v. 6ainsborough Q.E.6.S., Away. School: Allcock; Speed, Sanderson; East, Stokes, Graveling; Ward, Sutton, Fuller, Plumtree, Parr. After a bad start school settled down to play some very attractive football for the remainder of the first half and were justifiably in the lead. But in the second half the defence had to take a lot of pressure and Gainsborough drew level. Drawn 2-2. Scorers: Parr, Plumtree. October 6th v. Wintringham 6.S., Home. School!: Alilcock;. ~'()reman, Speed; East, Stokes, Graveling; Palmer, Sutton, Fuller, Plumtree, Parr. School, hard pressed in the first quarter of an hour, came back with a goal by Fuller and the forward line looked dangerous for the rest of the match. At half-time the score was 1-1 and the second half was well shared-a good game and a good draw. Drawn 1-1. Scorer: Fuller. October 10th v. Lincoln School, Away. School: Allcock; Sanderson, Speed; East, Stokes, Graveling; Palmer, Sutton, Fuller, Plumtree, Parr. School played some delightful football in the opening period, and then, with an injury to Speed, the team had to be reshuffled putting Speed on the wing and bringing Palmer to inside-right 17 and Sutton to full-back. During this period we conceded two goali; which made the ::;core 3--1 to Lincoln at half-time. Thl' second half was evenly matched and Sutton pulled one goal haf'k for school through a fine free-kick. A draw was deserved Lost 3-2. Scorers: Plumtree, Sutton. October 13th v. Scunthorpe G.S., Home. School: Allcock; SanderEOn, Speed; East, Stokes, Graveling; Marsden, Sutton, Fuller, Plumtree, Parr. Scunthorpe fielded a strong side and showed some superiority in the first half and led 2-0 at half-time. But at the restart school came back into the game and Sutton scored. Two quick goals followed by Plumtree and Graveling. And one must feel that school were a little unlucky not to pull off their first victory when a chance shot by Scunthorpe caught Allcock out of hi<; goal. Nevertheless, an excellent game. Drawn 3-3. Scorers: Sutton, Plumtree, Graveling. Sutton, Stokes, Plumtree, Parr and Allcock played in the North Lincolnshire trials, Parr being selected to play v. the South. October 27th v. Carre's G.S. (Slcaford), Home. School: Allcock; Sanderson, Speed; East, Stokes, Graveling; Plumtree, Sutton, Fuller, Marsden, Parr. School played rather disappointingly and after twice taking theleadi !thr'ough Parr and Fuller fell. bask and allowed Carre's G.S. to equalise in a game which they could easily have won. Drawn 2-2. Scorers: Parr. Fuller. November 17th v. Humberston F.S., Home. School: Allcock; Sanderson, Speed; East, Stokes, Graveling; Fuller, Sutton, Trees, Plumtree. Parr. School knew that the opposition would be one of the season's ~trongest. but a fine effort throughout the side enabled the team to notch its first victory. Being one goal dOWI). Trees put school on level scores. and Humberston were made to fight for the:r second goal. which was pulled back with a goal by Sutton. In a very evenly contested second half Sutton scored again and the school defence played admirably to keep out some late pressure by Humberston. Won 3-2. Scorers: Trees, Sutton (2), So far this season we have only won one match and this, I hope, will be rectified by the time these notes are written again. The team's main problem has been the lack of anyone willing to shoot and capable of scoring, and also the fact that we have failed to find a regular right-winger, and so the forward line has suffered many changes, and in consequence no real combination has been achieved. C. S. SUTTON.

18 2nd XI RESULTS October 6th v. Wintringham (away), Won 4--2. Scorers: Maycock (3), Marsdf'JI Odober 13th v. Scunthorpe G.S. (away!. Won 1-0. Scorer: Palmer (penalty). October 20th v. Barton G.B. (home). Lost 6-0. October 27th v. Caistor G.S. (away). Drawn 2-2. Scorers: Trees, Palmer (penalty). November 10th v. Havelock School (away). Won 2-1. Scorers: Fuller, Palmer. November 24th v. John Leggott G. S. (home). Won 10-0. Scorers: Hunter (5), Clapham. Robinson. Palmer (penalty), Wheatley, Marsden. CROSS-COUNTRY CLUB THE 1962-63 season was foreseen as a dismal one for the club, but in the first week of term more members were enrolled than ever before. Particularly encouraging was the large turn-out of Juniors, and these boys continue to display an almost unbelievable keenness. Judging by their performances in the tough circuit-training sessions held regularly in the first half of term, and in their three races, all of which they won com- fortably, I think these Juniors are going to provide the School with some excellent inter-school teams in the future. The Senior team, in which places are not quite as enthusi- astically sought after as in the Junior team, has not yet been as successful as it might have been. Out of four matches they have won against Gainsborough, drawn with Scunthorpe Grammar and lost to Wintringham Grammar and Lincoln School. Probably the most noteworthy feature of the running has been good team running, but more life and effort is called for. This season's fixture card shows a predominance of away matches, which will, I hope, improve our technique for running on strange courses. and help us when we come to tackle the big races, such as the Inter-Grammar, which take place next term. P. JARDINE. HOCKEY WE started off the term with seven places to fill in the team before our first match in October. This we managed to do quite successfully and, although we have not won a match

II' yet, we have not disgraced ourselves, and indeed have done better than expected. Our first match was against Brigg II. We lost 1-4, the first time the School has lost this fixture for some time, but it was encouraging to know that we were capable of scoring goals. Our next match was a new fixture with Grimsby British Railways. Here we scored within the first ten minutes and it looked for a while as though we might swamp our opponents. However, they equalised before half-time. The score remained 1-1 until a few minutes from time when the Railways suddenly" clicked" and scored four quick goals, making the final result 1-5. We have had one other match up to now, against Keadby Power Station. The School put up a disappointing display, losing 2-4. We have still twO' matches to play this term-with Normanby Park II and Appleby-Frodingham II, both strong fixtures.

It has been very encouraging to' see so many turn out for Friday evening and Wednesday afternoon practices. There is a lot of ability in the lower and middle school, and future teams should have no lack of players. Finally, I should like to thank Mr. Robertson and Mr. Mailing for helping out when we have been short of players. B. R. TAYLOR. RUGBY "WELL, there I was with the line in front of me, and I thought to myself, how daft to risk dribbling the ball with my foot, so I simply picked the thing up, ran over the line and touched down. I didn't half get a wigging from our skipper, I can tell you, and as far as the head is concerned, he was furious." These are the immortal words of a certain character, William Webb Ellis, the traditional originator of modern rugby. One hundred and thirty-nine years later Brigg Grammar School awakened to this exciting development when our first rugby game was played against Barton Grammar School. In spite of BartO'n ~1aving a certain amount of rugby experience and the fact that the team contained certain boys of dubious age, addressed respectfully as "Sir," the School infiicted an eight-nil defeat on the team. This is an indication rather of brute force and ignorance than rugby finesse, but promises well for the future in which we hope to' have many more fixtures. One final humble statistic-Brigg Grammar School rugby tf'am has again retained a 100% record for the past 293 years. GODFREY D. LEAK. Library Report

THE Seniar library has been quite fully used this terlll by muse farms althaugh use af the library far reading purpases is as usual strangly affected by canditians autdaars. The Juniar lib,"ary has nat been much in demand and, despite the lifting af certain restrictians an the barrowing af baO'ks, the tatal number used has fallen dramatically.

We shauld like to' take this appartunity to' acknowledge the ananymaus gift af the camplete set af the" Dictianary af National Biagraphy," a highly valued additian to' aur shelves.

Likewise, we are grateful to Mrs. J. Knight far the gilt of certain baaks af batanical interest which will serve to' remind the Schaal af Mr. Knight's lang and happy years at Brigg. Our thanks are alsO' extended to' Mrs. Rawlinsan whase gift is quickly being put to' goad use by the library.

As usual, we have to' aCknawledge aur debt to' Mr. Haynes for the regular danatian af the Musical Times, and Mrs. Richards far the Gardeners' Chranicle. We are alsO' grateful to' Mr. Maare and Mr. Janes "Cumbria" and "Hackey News."

J. CHARLESWORTH.

21 Speech Day

TUESDAY, 30th OCTOBER, 1962

Schoool Song, "Fortitudine," H. Bryant. The Orchestra: March from" Carmen," Bizet. The School: "Marching Along," Norman Gilbert. Address by Lt. Col. R. S. Nelthorpe, deputising for the Chairman of the Governors. . Headmaster's Report. Prize Distribution and Address: N. C. Matthews, Esq., M.A. Vote of Thanks: Alderman J. G. T. Eccles, D.L., C.C., J.P. Seconded by G. D. Leake, School Captain. Illness prevented Col. O. S. Nelthorpe from attending the ceremony and in his absence the chair was taken by his son, Lt. Col. R. S. Nelthorpe. The Chairman expressed his father's regrets at not being able to attend an occasion that was more than ever a family party. He also spoke of the great loss the School had suffered by the deaths of Dr. Ralph Baker, Old Briggensian and Governor of the School, Mr. J. T. Daughton, Headmaster 1927-44, and Mr. A. E. Knight and Mr. A. J. Gregory. After presenting the prizes, Mr. N. C. Matthews congratu- lated the Headmaster, the Staff and the boys on a year magnificent for its scholarship and games. It was the custom today to decry education in this country, but, if there was much wrong with it, there was much more right with it. After the war, when there was a shortage of buUdings, the school leaving age was raised, so that it was impossible to teach the children in adequate surroundings. TOday, when there was an acute shortage of teachers, the training period had been increased from two to three years. The only thing that mattered was to get the right people with the right qualifications to teach, and in that we were failing. Schools were missing the useful average man who read three or four sUbjects for a Pass Degree. Such men today could not get into a University and were lost to industry and commerce. In the emergency he would suggest pass degree courses at a few selected universities during vacations to catch the boys and girls of the post-war bulge. It was important to have in the grammar schools men capable of taking middle school forms in three or four subjects, wqo had had the advantage of the mental discipline of a university course. Instead of having every expenditure itemlsed by the local authority, each school might be given a block grant each year, thus giving the governors a chance of governing and an addea interest in their job. A Headmaster should be made responsible for the appointment of his staff, as in fact most Headmasters in Lind~ey were. The right type of men and women must be attracted into teaching. It was not the salary scale that deterred many, but the idea that it was a dog's life, that irate p20,rents threatened a teacher's personal safety, that children were more difficult, that the press man was ever waIting for any tit-bit of gossip that could become news. Most of all, how- ever, it was the idea that there could be no ambition to become a Headmaster or Headmistress because the job was no longer creative or worth doing.

A man who was Headmaster thirty years ago ran his own school, appointed his own staff, selected half of his pupils, could enforce his discipline and had time to teach. TOday he could not appoint his teaching staff, did not select his boys, could not get rid of a boy or a master, his public and private utterances were reported and distorted, while his time was so occupied by paper-work that he had no time to teach.

Boys at Brigg should appreciate their heritage, guard it, fight for it and preserve it, so that in due time their sons might enjoy the same privileges. "If by an ill chance public outcry against the eleven-plus examination should tempt authority to experiment with grammar school education in Brigg," Mr. Matthews concluded. "I hope that you will all rise up and cast down these men and women to whom in your unwlsdom YOll have given too much power. For in this school we have some- thing that must be preserved. We must not turn away from change, but we must be sure that change is justified and neces- sary before we cast away our inheritance of 300 years."

In reviewing the previous year, the Headmaster summarised and commented upon the Sixth Form results, and reported that of the 38 boys, six had returned for a further year; three were tioing pupil teaching; four were in Training Colleges; four in Colleges of Advanced Technology, and eighteen at a University. Of the remaining three boys, one with three "A" levels had a steel industry apprenticeship and might well eventually go on to a University; another was entering law articles, while the third hoped to go into foreign banking. 23 The Headmaster referred to visits made to Pa'ris and Italy, to Lincoln and to London, to the Scout camp in the Lake District and to the week-end climbing trips, ta the cancert given the previous December and to the play" Julius Caesar." Success in athletics had been marked; in football and cricket the Schaol had been a little less successful than in the past, but had had the high honour of having John Boultan in the England Grammar Schoals XI.

The School had been unfortunate to lase two masters. Mr. Payne after nine years had gone on to another sChaol, while Mr. Pratt had retired after 33 years' service. The Headmaster welcomed Mr. Watts, Mr. Gray and Mr. Mailing ta the staff, and expressed his gratitude to those Old Briggensians who had given help during the 111nesses of members of the staff. The Schaol had suffered heavy lasses by the deaths of Mr. Daughton, Mr. Knight, Mr. Gregary and Dr. Baker. Each had contributed much to the School; each had had a deep affection for the School; each had been held in affection and respect.

Finally the Headmaster referred to rumours of change. "Founded as a Grammar School nearly 300 years ago, we have remained firmly a part of the main stream af the English educational system of which many would consider the Grammar School the finest feature. If we are bold enough ta claim to be a good school, and to serve our community well, it is as a Grammar School that we da sa. Within that framework we might find our claims reasonably accepted, but there are many today wha would not accept that framewark, who dO' not con- sider that the Grammar Schaal as we in Brigg know it daes any longer serve its cO'mmunity as fully or as widely as it cauld or shO'uld."

The Headmaster cancluded: "I would need much convincing that a radical change in aur structure is desirable. In my awn time the Grammar Schaols have moulded themselve's ta different social circumstances, different demands of saciety, while retain- ing their essential characteristics. I cannot readily a'Ccept that, while in the past the Grammar Schools cauld meet the social prablems af their time, we can do sa na longer. All however da not agree, whether teachers, administratars, parents or wha- ever is involved in this enterprise af aurs. And sa while we can 24 look back with pride and pleasure over the past year, we look fO'rward with nO' complacency to a future which may expect us to' justify ourselves in other ways than those which we have been accustomed to' set as our criteria of success."

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES D. C. Head-Open Scholarship, Corpus Christi College, Cambridie. D. R. J. Rawlinson-Open Exhibition, Brasenose College, Oxford. O. A. Hartley-Open Exhibition, St. Peter's Hall, Oxford. S. R. MoO're-British Overseas Mining Association Scholarship. G. C. Towler-National Coal Board SCholarship. 1.' Clapham-RO'yal Navy, Dartmouth SChO'larship. State Scholarships: A. J. P. Ayres, J. R. Disney, O. A. Hartley, D. C. Head, D. R. J. Rawlinson, H. A. Stennett. Lindsey County Senior Scholarships: B. E. Gillespie, R. Green, T. Holl, S. M. Illingworth, K. L. Marsden, J. Symons, T. Read. West Sussex County Senior SCholarship: S. R. Moore. Lindsey Aid to Students Awards: R. A. Clarke, T. E. Havercroft, S. N. Jarvis, B. Milton, M. D. Pickering, K. F. Rawlinson. D. K. Rodgers, G. C. Towler, C. M. Ward, A. Weston. The Spilman English: D. R. J. Rawlinson. The Bains Latin: D. R. J. Rawlinson. The Matthews History: O. A. Hartley. The Clark Geography: S. R. Moore. The Robert Wilson French: T. Reed. The Headmaster's German: T. E. HavercrO'ft. The Everett Jackson Biology: K. R~wlinson. The Old Briggensian Maths.: H. A. Stennett. The Old Briggensian Physics: J. R. Disney. The Old Briggensian Chemistry: A. J. P. Ayres. The Cabourne Memorial Art: C. J. Magrath. The Wilson Technical Drawing: P. G. Layzell. The Nelthorpe Handicraft: J. C. Boulton. The Baker SociO'lO'gical Essay: J. Charlesworth. The King Reading Prizes-Senior: R. A. Clarke. Junior: A. Miller, J. A. Broome. 25 The Thumwood Field Biology: M. Robertson.

Additional awards for Distinguished Advanced Level Results: A. P. Bains, B. E. Gillespie, R. Green, D. C. Head, K. L. Marsden.

The Disney Prize for Ordinary Level: H. S. Sprake.

Additional awards for Distinguished Ordinary Level Results: C. L. M. Beardmore, M. R. Berresford, D. Brewer, J. N. Burgess, 1. Clapham, B. Clark, J. A. Duffelen, J. S. Harrison. J. R. Maguire, H. Paynter, M. Pearson, P. Pedley, J. T. Richards, J. T. Sanderson, J. P. Teasdale, J. A. Trees, H Winfield, T. M. Worrall.

l<'orm Prizes: L.VI Maths. and Science: D. A. Newstead. L.VI Modern Studies: J. Charlesworth. L.Va: J. A. Richardson. L.Vb: A. D. Murray. U.IVa: D. M. Fieldson. U.IVb: R. Chappell. L.IVa: M. J. Sedgwick. L.IVb: M. Johnson. IlIa: N. Miller. III alpha: A. R. Tate.

The following boys obtained 2 or more Advanced Level passes: A. J. P. Ayres 3***, A. P. Bains 3**, R. A. Clark 3, J. R. Disney 3***, B. E. Gillespie 3, R. Green 3, D. C. Head 3*, T. Holl 3, S. M. Illingworth 3, S. N. Jarvis 3, T. Jones 3, P. G. Layzell 2, K. Marsden 3*, S. R. Moore 3, A. R. B. Nobbs 2, K. F. Rawlinson 3, M. Robertson 2, D. K. Rodgers 3, H. A. Stennett 3**, J. Symons 3, G. C. Towler 3, C. M. Ward 2, J. C. Boulton 3, M. J. Bruce 2, O. A. Hartley 3**, T. E. Havercroft 3, C. Lawrence 2, B. Milton 3, M. D. Pickering 3, D. R. J. Rawlinson 3*, T. Reed 3, M. F. Welton 2, A. Weston 3.

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MUSIC NOTES

I WRITE as a newcomer to Brigg and I am delighted to find the Music Society so firmly established and its concerts so well supported. In this backwater of professional musical activity it is comforting to be able to look forward to the occasional hour or so of live music, played and sung by some of the best musicians in the country.

The first of this season's recitals was given by Iso Elinson (piano). The programme, arranged in chronological order. covered almost three hundred years of keyboard music from Bach to Frokofier, who died only nine years ago. Mr. Elinson has a particular liking for 19th century music and is best known for his playing of Chopin, so, not unnaturally, he chose to play Chopin's Ballade, Op. 52. and three Etudes last. My impression was that Mr. Elinson was more at home in the second part of the programme, which consisted largely of works from the Romantic period. His playing of the Impromptu in G flat by Schubert, the Chopin pieces and the Brahms Ballade, OP. 118, was brilliant and convincing but unfortunately the intense emotional qualities of this music were allowed to overflow into the Bach and Mozart, with which the recital began.

Particularly sentimental were the two Preludes and Fugues from Bach's" Well-Tempered Clavier." Early 18th century music, though not without emotional content, is not Romantic music. Many pianists take advantage of the reflned mechanism and wide range of expressive powers of the modern grand piano, which make for easy distortion and corruption of early keyboard music. Bach composed for the harpsichord, the mechanical action of which restricts any subtleties of sonority and dynamics. Loud and soft are the only alternatives and since the strings are not struck with a hammer but plucked with an even pressure, regardless of the force with which the flngers hit the keys, one line of melody could not be made to stand out above the rest. The imitations in the Fugues suffered particularly from this stylistic error. as did the Mm:art Rondo K.511. although here

29 the music. written about half a century later, could withstand ;1 littlp mort' frrpdom without i'iu~h l'I markpo pffpct. for the wori'ie

The guod pianist will be well aware of this criticllim, whereas the public, in general, are not. His defence is that he may allow himself a certaIn licence to perform in a style, or musical dialect, which contemporary audiences will understand. It is to these that his playing must appeal, for in the long run they provide his bread and butter.

The second concert was given on November 15th by Patricia Clark (soprano), Johanna Peters (contralto) a;nd Alexander Kelly (piano), I am not alone in feeling that the focal point of this concert was the group of duets by the Italian Renaissance composer, Monteverdi (1568-1643). He was one of the first operatic composers and left volumes of dramatic compositions of the highest quality. Unfortunately, his music is but seldom heard, and appreciated even less. The four short duets, "Romanesca a duo voce," contained many harsh but piquant harmonic effects, and demonstrated how Monteverdi was depart- ing from many established principles of his time. Is not the great man he with the individual mind and the ability to map I out new paths?

Equally as outstanding as the soloists was the accompanist, who is not often in the limelight on such occasions, but certainly deserves a mention for his stylistic and unassuming aCcompani- ments to the Purcell duets and the dramatic duet by Handel, "Tanti, Strali." Seventeenth and 18th century harpsichord accompaniment was in no way virtuoso, in every way skilful, essentially a means of continuing the music when the singer had to pause for breath, and a bass line on which the solo part rested. We can blame the Victorians for the lavish and elaborate Handelian accompaniments which we hear so often.

Three duets by Mendelssohn, including the well-known" I Would That My Love," and four by Brahms provided the less serious side of the proceedings a;nd nicely balanced out the programme. The concert was concluded with a musical lollipop from" The Merry Wives of Windsor" by Nicolai. So popular was this that an encore was called for and the ladies duly obliged. C.W.M. CHESS CLUB THIS :-;ea:-;onhas seen a eonsiderabh' inen~ase in dub mellluer::;hip with large attendance/) during the dinner hour, but meagre turn- outs for evening sessions. Members should note that the Chess Club meets after school in Room 9 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The chess team has had moderate success in inter-school matches.-High School: won 6-0 (D. A. Newstead, D. A. Hutch- inson, W. A. Hutchinson, P. A. Hutchinson, A. R. Gowers, P. Boynton won); Wintringham G.S.: Lost 2-4 (D. A. Hutchinson. W. A. Hutchinson won); Lincoln School: Drew 3-3 (N. A. Hutchinson, P. A. Hutchinson, P. Boynton won); Scunthorpe G.S.: Lost 2-4 (D. A. Newstead, A. R. Gowers won); Burton G.S.: Won 5-1 (D. A. Newstead, N. A. Hutchinson, P. A. Hutchinson, B. Neve, K. Sykes won); John Leggott G.8.: Won 6-0 JD. A. Newstead, D. A. Hutchinson, N. A. Hutchinson, P. A. Hutchinson. P. Boynton, A. R. Gowers won), BLACK KNIGHT.

THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY

A. J. P. AYRES opened the term's activities by giving a very informative talk on Atomic Radiation. Boys who had attended this were thus one up on the rest when on October 10th Mr. Pimlott and Mr. Jones accompanied a party of 30 boys to the Victoria Galleries, Hull, to see an Exhibition called" Atoms at Work." This was given by t.he United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and included a full working model of Calder Hall Nuclear Power Station. Unfortunately our time there was limited by the timetable of the Humber ferries, but I think we all thought it most worthwhile. Three weeks after this We paid a visit to Keadby Power station where I was most impressed by the extremes of cleanli- ness and filth which exist between different parts of the building, sometimes even between different sections on the same fioor.

Still to be undertaken are visits to Brigg Sugar Factory and Nitrogen Fertllisers, Ltd., at Flixborough. Each of these will be preceded by a talk, the first by Mr. Marsden, of the British Sugar Corporation, and the second by Mr. Moore.

As usual, all our activities have been well supported and both Mr. Pimlott and I are keen to arrange visits to places slightly further afield in the coming terms. K. MARSDEN.

31 NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY DURING the past term the Society has been reasonably active. At the start of term the following omclals were elected for the present school year: Chairman, K. S. Proctor; Secretary, J. C. J. Robinson; Treasurer, J. Gwyther. On October 13th several members attended a Fungus Foray of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union, to which the School Society is affiliated. The meeting was led by Miss G. M. Waterhouse, M.Sc., a past president of the British Mycological Society, and held in Scawby Park. The Society has shown two filmsH in the past term. These were H Room for Hygiene" and Nothing to Eat but Food," which were shown with the kind permission of Unilever, Ltd., during a luncheon break and were adequately attended. The Society has also had the good fortune to receive an aquarium from Mrs. Knight. For this gift we are very grateful. J. C. J. ROBINSON.

THE FISHING CLUB OUR first fishing match of the season, held on Saturday, 29th September, was a great success. The weather was fine and some good fish were taken. Neil Cranidge won the coarse fishing section with the heaviest catch and the largest individual fish. Stephen Hardy won the pike fishing section with a two-pound pike taken on live-bait. The season has produced quite a number of good fish, with bream over the three pound mark being taken during night fishing. The perch, whose numbers have been greatly reduced through line-baiting, appear to be far larger than those previ- ously caught and fish just under the pound mark have not been uncommon. The pike-fishing has not been exceptional although A. Keeling and M. Graveling took eight pike between them in one day's fishing. The latter, whilst fishing the drains at Keadby, caught two fine pike of five and seven pounds on live-bait. Among the junior members of the Club, R. Weightman has been the most outstanding. He was the runner-up in the Club competition and fourth out of ninety competitors in the annual match held on the Ancholme at Brigg. Probably because it is virtually a private fishing water, Scawby is still undoubtedly among the best-stocked waters of H the district. PISGATOR,"

32 THE DEBATING SOCIETY

THIS term has seen quite a dramatic renaissance in the vitality of the Society, particularly in the interest shown by the lower school.

The New Year was heralded by a combined debate with the Girls' High School in which Miss C. Barton and G. D. Leak proposed the motion that" this House would not divorce its spouse." The case for the oPposition was put by Miss R. Smart and J. Charlesworth. While the debate was interesting in the give and take of ideas, the atmosphere remained frigid through- out, probably because of the deep convictions that most people have on this question. The motion was rejected.

This debate was followed by two internal debates which threw up a number of promising speakers and were most enjoy- able in themselves for the free atmosphere in which they were conducted. R. Corney and D. Brewer proposed that" this House will sack Dr. Beeching," but the motion was successfully opposed by P. Jardine and J. Trees. A topical motion was tabled, .. that this House condones American policy over Cuba," which was rejected owing to the efforts of J. Parkinson and A. Miller against the unsuccessful proposition of J. Cox and J. Teesdale.

Thus prepared, we met Scunthorpe Grammar School in the first debate for the Poirier Cup on November 23rd. The School was represented by A. Ayres, J. Charlesworth and J. Trees, who scraped home by two points (last year we won by a margin of four points), although the motion, "that this House shares General de Gaulle's views on parliamentary politicians," was decisively rejected by the House. Owing to certain changes, there will be nine debates in the competition which is organised as a league. We look forward to meeting the Girls' High School (for the first time on home ground) in our quest to regain the trophy.

S:ncc l~tent interest is striving within the School, two more internal debates will probably be held this term, the first on the motion that" this House agrees with Karl Marx that religion is the opium of the people." J. CHARLESWORTH. 33 THE MODEL RAIl. WAYCl.UB AFTER ironing out kinks, finally achieving smooth running after an unexpected break in the wiring, and finishing the main scenery, the addition of detail, such as the odd dustbin or bicycle, is the next consideration. The layout looks more like the" real thing," with the occasional weed sprouting forth from the ballast. An extension is being constructed on which there is a factory with its own sidings for the transport of the manufactured goods. With Doctor Beeching's plan for separate owners to put their own wagons on the railway, perhaps here again is the opportunity for the colourful private-owner wagons which existed before nationalisation. Finally, in the course of this term we received some pre-war Hornby" 0" gauge electric stock and various other collector's items of interest. These we intend to sell to increase our funds, so those interested-please note. .. LINESIDER."

CAMERA CLUB AT the beginning of this term P. Robinson, whO' had been secre- tary for two years, felt it was time he resigned. It was agreed that P. Pedley should become secretary and that A. Ayres should remain treasurer. Meetings are now being held fortnightly, partly owing to the work involved in arranging a meeting and partly owing to the fact that several of our Senior members have extra tuition after school on alternate Monday evenings. This term the Club has been engaged in trying to perfect the reversal process for the large amount of cine film which has to be developed. So far we have developed several" test strips," but they have all been too dark. Next term we hope to have more success. P. PEDLEY. THE BIRD-WATCHING SOCIETY TWO outdoor meetings have been held this term, one at Brigg Sugar Factory and the other along the coast between Barton and South Ferriby. The first meeting, on 3rd October, was at Brigg Sugar Factory ,settling pools, where Grey Wagtail and Wheatear were seen. The second meeting, a walk along the coast from Barton to South Ferriby, ending up at the Cement Works, was on 3rd November. A number of swallows, which were extremely late in migrating due to the mild weather, hooper swans, widgeon, 34 a green woodpecker and a fiight of pink-footed geese were observed. We finished the day by visiting the clay pits at South Ferriby cement works where several golden-eye were seen as well as a kestrel. Only one indoor meeting was held this term, at. which three films were shown; the main one being" Birds of the Lake District." Although these films were not quite up to expectation, they were enjoyed by all. At the time of writing this article another meeting is being arranged at Twigmoor Woods and it is hoped that this too will be a success. P. PEDLEY.

S.C.M. ACTION GROUP LOOK-THINK-ACT. These are the keywords of this group which is affiliated to the Student Christian Movement, and above all the main criterion by which this group should be judged is the end product, so to speak, which is action. Take a critical look at yourself, your beliefs, your school, your environment and the many contemporary world problems. Is everything as satisfactory as you would like? Look again, but this time think about what you see, discuss it with other people, and finally, what is more important, act on your conscience and let your deliberations be constructive. This is what we ask of all members of the S.C.M. Action Group. The problem of starvation in the world has been dis- cussed with aid of a film and money has been raised in many ways to help solve this problem. A study of Communism has taken place, in the form of film, discussion and debate. Geoffrey Beaumont, a composer of modern church music, gave an illustrated lecture which was attended by other schools. A work eamp, including the construction of an indoor rock climb. has been arranged at the Mountain Training School and Rescue Post at Hathersage for next Easter and it is also hoped to arrange a camp for this Christmas. Our relationship with other schools has been criticised, and it is hoped that, after Christmas, when our own group is established, informal connections will be made. This is briefiy what the Action Group has done so far. The Group is open to anyone who cares about the way he and others live, whether he is a Christian or not, but success can only be attained by full co-operation of every member in the group. In fact the S.C.M. Action Group depends on you. You may well say that we are only scratching the surface, but by doing this you may find the human heart. G. D. LEAK. 35 J. CLARK Newsagent, stationer, Bookseller. SCHOOL REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK Swan and Wat~rman Inks in all sbades Drawing Inks in various colours

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Ho.n. Secretary: A. Turner, The Girammar School, Brigg. Ho.n:.Treasurer: T. R. D. O'Neill, Lindum, Wrawby Road, Brigg. Oliver Kingdon has resigned from the board of Pretty Polly Holdings and its subsidiary companies and has been elected to the board of Spray and Burgass, a member of the Thomas Tilling group of companies. The company is a firm of dyers and finishers in Nottingham, and so Kingdon continues to live there. Clarence Maw's son, Nicholas, is fast gainLng fame as a camposer. A work of his was performed at the Cheltenham Festival and an the Third Programme, and the B.B.C. cammissianed a work for three voices and string orchestra which was perfarmed at a Pramenade Concert. C. A. Lyon has been awarded the Diploma in Chemical Engineering with Second Class Honours at Loughborough College af Technology. L. F. Pieroni has been awarded a diploma in applied mechanics at Sheffield University. Brian Neall, whose marriage we report. is on the staff of Glebe Road, School, Brigg. E. Naylor is now manager of the Midland Bank in Brigg. H. E. D. O'Neill, headmaster of a school in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, spent his summer holiday in this country with his wife and two children, and was a very welcome visitor to schaol. Barry. L. Taylor is working on the Clyde tunnel as a shift engineer, and would be pleased to conduct any Old Briggensians who l,appened to be in the lacality on a taur of the work. He was married in January, 1961, and has a son, Thomas Peter, born in August last. His address is 60 Keir Street, Pollok- shields, Glasgaw, S1. R. E. Hair was successful in the intermediate examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants last May. R. C'arline passed the same examination last November. Frank Arden who farms an enormous acreage in the county, achieved renown as a pioneer in the production and drying of

37 gra~~ for feeding and poultry and egg production and ha~ HOW won further fame for his achievements in irrigation. 1. M. Edwards is articled to the Borough Engineer at Cleethorpes. Arthur J. Borrill has been successful in gaining the National Diploma in Agriculture at Cirencester Agricultural College. He 1S now farming at Hibaldstow. J. Kemp has been awarded his M.A. at Manche~ter University for a thesis on production of sugar from sugar beet.

MARRIAGES John Henderson to Mis~ Susan Wicks at Melton Ross Farish Church on 19th September. Their addre~~ is Grange Farm, Yaddlethorpe. John Dale to Miss Patricia Green at Thoresway Parish Church in August. Gordon Hunter to Miss Lesley Laws at st. James's Church. Montego Bay, Jamaica, in August. John Brighton to Miss Barbara Todd in Canada. Brian Neall to Miss Eileen Roberts at St. John's Church, Brigg, in August. Brian Watts to Miss Yvonne Boddy at St. Mary's Church. Broughton, on 11th August. Kim Dunlop wa~ be~t man. D. C. Hodgson to Miss M. Cook at Grim~by.

BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. S. Douce, a daughter. To the Rev. and Mrs. Edward F. L. Nobbs, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dent, a daughter, Carolyn Louise, born in Hong Kong last September. Visitors to the school durIng the term have included: J. D. Trubridge, J. R. Disney, O. A. Hartley. A. G. West, R. Green. P. Ladds, J. G. Boulton, R. G. Scott,!. M. E:dward~, D. C. Head, D. R. J. Rawlinson. OLD BOYS' GOLFING ASSOCIATION THE autumn meeting' was held at Elsham on the 14th October. The Challenge Cup which is held for one year was won by J. P. Kemp with a score of 3 up Oill bogey. The runners-up were R. Coulthurst and E. Naylor. At the annual general meeting H. H. Eato was elected captain to succeed B. Usher and G. A. Robinson was re-elected hon. secretary and treasurer. Any old boys who would like to take part in the spring meeting should send their names to the secretary at 22 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe,

38 c/o Societe de Prospection Electrique. Schlumberger, 46 Avenue Saint-Lazare, Montelimar Drome, France. 7th November, 1962.

To the Editor.

Sir,

Montelimar, as many of your readers must know, is the nougat centre of the world. The many nougat factories in the town are both its main industry and its main tourist attraction. This, however, is only incidental as we very seldom work in or near the town but more often hundreds of miles away. To clarify the position, I should point out that I am employed by Schlumberger Overseas, a truly vast organisation, in its largest section, the oil surveying section. The company is indeed so huge that it has hlljd to form its own bank, SChlumberger Neuflitze, to pay its employees. To cut a very long story down to almost tabloid form, we give an ubiquitous gadgetry service to every oil company all over the world. Incongruously nobody, as far as I am aware, has ever discovered any oil in this part of France, but nevertheless they seem to be trying very hard.

The drilling of a well in general involves three companies, the interested oil company, the drilling company and Schlum- berger. The oil company instructs the drilling company to drill the well at point X and also provides the geologists.

Fortunately for us, the geologists have only three ways of learning anything about that which lies beneath their feet. Firstly they can examine the ro'ck chippings flushed to the surface by the drilling mud, which method is rather incnn- elusive. Secondly, they can ask the company for core-drilled samples, which are extremely expensive even at small depths. Thirdly, of course, there is "La Schlum" as we are jocularly known. For this part of the operation then, it may be presumed that invariably we arrive, lower our instruments into the mud- filled hole and make various recordings on film, designed to illuminate different geological features of interest. These are developed on the spot and delivered to the geologist, interpreted or uninterpreted as he wishes. 39 Later in the history of the well, a tubular casIng is lowered to preve.nt it from filling up and cement forced between it and the surrounding earth and rock to keep l~ in place. We may then be called on to measure cement levels or perforate the casing at likely points. Most of the wells we deal with are around Montpellier, 150 miles south-west, but others exist 150 miles east into the !Alps and 200 miles north-west ih the Plateau du Midi. These are all covered by the Montelimar centre, comprising in aU six people, and may require our services at very short ,notice.

011 rig time is very valuable and therefore drllling proceeds 24 hours a day. Thus, as a service organisation, we may be called out day or night, and k,ept out by a succession of clients until we are practically dead 00 our feet. Every operation on which I have been, except one, has been 24 hours or more long, with three exceeding 36 hours. Accordingly only those who can sleep easily are employed, with a preference for those who do not sleep at all! From that point of view and in that we have to be on call everywhere, cinemas included, we would appear to be unlucky, but from all other viewpoints, the work is extremely rewardLng.

Now for the advertising paragraph! Except for the routine checking of equipment, We work in the open air in widely varying country, against the elements and as nobody has much idea of what will happen next, the life is exciting enough. The company is extremely generous Ln all respects, notably with what are known jealousy in England as "fringe benefits," which include all manner Of expenses. Coming back from operations, we generally stop to inve3tlgate a new wine district and a restaurant or two, so it is apparent that the fairy godmother in Paris has a very long wand. In spite of this, I have no doubt that some of the present Brlggensians feel that this iii not quite their field, but never mind!

Yours faithfully,

P. N. JARVIS.

40 ON THE SHELF by J. A. Broome A bowl containing pot-pourri. A single rose in a china hand. A wide-eyed goldfish swimming eternally round and round in his big glass bowl, An ashtray, hand-painted, bought for a song, Once broken, repaired, and treasured long. Next is my sister, smillng there, With ribbons tied in her plaited hair. A pipe from the Tyrol (or so it is said) Painted and carved in the shape of a man With a funny hat on his fine, dark head. Lastly, a picture of Italy's lakes, Painted with care by a skilful hand, The blues and the green and the pink oleander::;. Vivid delights of a far-oft' land.

HIAW A THA'S AEROPLANE (with apologies to Longfellow). by M. J. Drury. Then my Hiawatha took his plane-kit made of bal::;a, Made of light and bending balsa, Spread it out upon the table, Showing all its shapes and sizes, Sorted out its bits and pieces. Then he took the plan they gave him. Smoothed its folds upon the table, Pushed in pins in places proper, According to the plan they gave him. Then he took some spars of balsa, Bent them to their proper shape, Making sure they would not snap. Then he took a sharpened razor Carefully between his fingers, Cut into their proper shape Strips of balsa long and thin, Making each to fit exactly In their right and proper places According to the plan they gave him. Then with smelly glue provided Did he stick their joints and hInges, Making all to fit together; .41 But his fingers got all gummed-up, Till he could not part his fingers: Messy, sticky, was the process. All the pins upon the paper Held the joints and joins together, Making them to fit exactly.

-x- * 7'- When all was dry and stuck together He inserted stretched elastic, Put on wheels all round and dumpy. Then at last my Hiawatha Took his aeroplane of silver To the glade just round the corner. Everyone around had gathered For to watch the- sight of wonder. With expectancy he wound it, With expectancy he launched it On its first and maiden flight. But, alas, it downward crashed Near its right and lawful owner. Then my Hiawatha home departed To his workshop to repair it. Thus departed Hiawatha.

A PEN by J. L. Stephenson. He was an old man, about eighty years of age I should say. In spite of this he still had an air of youthful agility about him. He was of medium height and was broad-shouldered. His face was rugged and brown, crinkled as one who has lived in the open air. His bright, blue eyes were almost hidden by thick bushy eyebrows. His hands were roughened by work, but still his fingers had the dexterity of those of a younger man. He wore an old jacket patched and worn, and under it a thick navy-blue sweater. His trousers were of a lighter blue, being like his jacket in that they were old and worn. He had a pair of thick, leather sea-boots, and perched on top of his white, wavy hair was a seaman's cap. He was mending his boat when I approached him, a lonely figure in the late afternoon on the beach. He had been there I noticed since early morning and he was still working hard, a sail-maker's needle in one hand and a patch of sail-cloth in the other. I watched him work for some time at his lonely task, admirIng the skill and ease wIth which he handled the needle. When I at last spoke to him, he looked up as :if awakened from a dream. "Good evening," I said. He stared at me for some time carefully before replying" And a good evening it is too." I replied that indeed it was for the sun was beginning to set, away over the land behind the hills. He laid down his needle and cloth and stood staring over the sea with memories of a lifetime on the ocean. At length he turned and bade me accompany him to his cottage set on the cliff above the beach. I did so and together we walked up the cliff-top.

As I entered his abode, a pleasant clean smell met my nostrils. Everything was spotless and simple. There were only three rooms, the bedroom being tucked away at the back. He offered me some tea and, it being so late in the day, I accepted. He cooked me a piece of fish which, he told me, he had caught the previous evening.

After tea, we sat in the small room in front of a blazing fire while he told me yarns about his youth. He had been a fisher- man, a captain of a large fishing smack and had been all readY to set up a large concern. However one night his boat had been pounded to pieces by a storm while tied to the cliff.

As he sat there, I could see tears in his eyes, but he went on. All my Hfe was in that boat. After that I tried other jobs but " nothing could tear me from the sea, so I bought this little cottage and small boat from what small savings I had, and have lived here ever since."

As I returned home along the beach, I thought of the old man and his boat. Pity him? Never!! How much pleasanter is his peaceful world than the corrupt world around most of us today.

BRITT ANY by A, Jackson.

Historic Britanny is an ideal place in which to spend a holiday. The people are friendly, the weather is good, and the rugged scenery is beautiful. We made our headquarters in the fishing port of Dinard just across the bay from the head of St. Malo. It was a pleasant little place with a good beach and calm water. It was so calm that most days there was somebody out 43 in the bay water-::;.kiing or trying to. Every day early in the morning a little fleet of fishing smacks would put out, and come sailing back in the late afternoon to pile their catches on the quay. There they would be weighed and sorted, and then ferried across the bay to St. Malo where they would be sold the next day.

We did not confine our activities to Dinard and often went for trips along the coast. The Cote d'Emeraude must be one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. It is just a succession of rocky cove after rocky cove, sometimes building up into towering cliffs and then into a slight incline where you can just run off the road and on to the golden beach. One evening, we stopped the car on the top of a cliff and looked on the sea. The sun was just setting and the sea reflected the glorious hues of gold, red and blue, flecked wIth the white-crested waves; it was a most beautiful sight. Unfortunately this coastline is marred by relics of the last war and pill-boxes peer menacingly over the sea, and at low tide on the river Noire rows and rows of concrete obstacles can be seen.

Historically, BrIttany has a hos.t of interesting things to offer. Dotted all over the countryside are huge s.tone monoliths similar to the ones at Stonehenge. They are thous.ands of years old, and the mysterious builders are s.till unknown. There are also some fine churches. The Cathedral at Rennes is a good example, and another one at the famous Mont. St. Michael il:> beautiful beyond words. It is situated on a small island just off the coast, and can be reached only by a causeway at low tide. It is like castle out of a fairy book with tall thin turrets and large stained-glass windows. Below, there is a little town which winds slowly upwards towards the Cathedral. It is. a beehive of tourists who swarm all over it and rather spoil its effect.

One of the most curiouI:> I:>ights we I:>awwas. the morning milk drays being pulled by a pair of dogs. They knew their route, and needed no guidance from the milkman, but just stopped and started at his commands. Then, of course, there were the Gendarmes, with their little whistles and twirling batons.. They would look almost comic if it were not for the guns strapped to their sides On the whole we found them very helpful and long-suffering except for the few who would whistle and curse furiously when we attempted to go round an island the wrong way. On the whole we enjoyed our holiday very much.

44 THE SEASOlvS by G. Barker

In the spring the trees burst int{) lpa1' After April showers, And bees are humming on the wing To pl0'llinate the flowers.

In summer time the days are long. And birds sing in the sky, The ~trawberries redden in the sun. And fledglings learn to fly.

In the autumn when the trees are bare, And leaves fall an around, The spiders spin their silken webs. And frost is on the ground.

In win ter when the snow comes down. While everyone's asleep The shepherds search among the hi11s To savp thpir wandering sheep.

FISHING BOATS by D. Drewrv

Three small fishing boats quIetly ride The shimmering blue of the morning tide. Smart little boats, sman and white, Have they swayed there an through the night?

Three tired flshermen, big and brown, Close tired eyes on the awakening town. The night was quiet and the flshing was good, There's plenty for the market and money for food.

Sleep for the weary, as weary men should, While below in the bay on the sea so blue Three sman boats sway the whole day through. 45 Mr. BUNTING I) (i hI' /lradhllrl'

Mr. Bunting claimed he knew All from here to Timbuctu. "On speaking terms with all," he said, With every Bill and Tom and Ted.

The neighJbours thought, "This is a jest, But let us put him to the test." So round two neighbours promptly went, To trap poor Bunting, their intent.

"You say that you know aU, and so, To prove this, to the Pope we'll go, And you can show to us for certain, That you k.now Pope John in person! "

And so they came to Rome one night, Reaching the Vatican in fading light. The guard said, "Fancy seeing you'! Go straight up, 'Bunny'-but not these two."

So Bunting turned and said, "Wait here, Till on the balcony we appear, And then I'm sure that you'll agree I know the Pope, and he knows me ! "

Two men came out, but the light was dim, Gould they be sure 'twas the pope with him? The neighbours shrugged, "Before We go Let's ask someone who's sure to know."

A passer-bY, who'd stopped to stare, On heari.ng them said, "Don't despair, Though dim the light is I can see Old Bunting's on that balcony!"

46 THE STRAY CAT P. Brackcnhury On Monday he said that a crumb would do. On Tuesday he asked me to make it two On Wednesday he said he'd prefer to have fish. And not on paper-he'd rather a dish. On Thursday he said it was cold out there, So what about letting him sleep on a chair? By Friday he'd made it perfectly dear That-lucky old me! He was going to live here. On Saturday night he took part of my bed And woke me up early to get himself fed. Today we'll share chicken because it is Sunday I wonder what he would like on Monday?

OBSERVATIONS ON PARIS

At midnight on the 20th July, a bus load of card-playing boys was making its hurried way across the Lincolnshire countryside, on the first part of a journey to Paris.

The impact of the French way of life on thirty-six boys staying in Paris for a week is very great. A myriad of different customs are observed, some improvements on our way of life, others not. Several boys took the trouble to record their impressions: the differences in the daily routine of French life and environment.

The food at the Lycee Janson de Sailly was the first "hurdle" for many boys: they had expected each dish to be a personal trial for their digestions, which would revolt against the foods cooked in a variety of oils .and richly spiced. Many dishes and their dressings were completely new to us, but only one kind of yellow sauce accompany!ngmany meat dishes met universal disapproval. The day started at 8-30 a.m. with a bowl of coffee, some butter and an unlimited supply of bread. At 12-30 p.m. came the first substantial meal of the day and we were usually swamped with course after course of soup, meats, greens and fruits, the spaces in between being well filled with bread. A similar meal followed at 7-30 p.m. The food was prepared in a huge kitchen kept scrupulously clean by a meticulous male staff. 47 The boys wasted no time in making themselves fam1l1ar with the Metro, We had already been instructed in its use and we l!act the opportunit.y to apply this knowledge on the very first. Ilight of our st.ay, During t.hf' whole stay ear.h boy bought 01l average three" carnets de dix billets," The Metro is stuffy and crowded except late at night. but. it was generally considered to be cheaper and simpler to use than the London Underground,

French traffic especially in Paris has gained a certab notoriety, and certain boys were reduced to nervous wrecks after their first feeble attempts to cross the road, It was soon appreciated that there is safety in number: the Parisian motorist would drive directly at a group of three or four at any speed (there are no speed restrictions in Paris except on certain streets) and one had to be very active and alert; a group of ten or more was a more formidable object and as it moved, caravan-fashion, across a wide street the vehicles veered to either side at the last moment. We never ceased to marvel at the way cars braked when faced with a pedestrian crossing at stop; most cars were fitted with rubber shock absorbers at regulation height on the bumpers and the traffic seemed t.o stop like a huge concertina.

The population in Paris is always well dressed: the older people take interest in fashions and the younger person rarely dresses in garish clothes like many English" teddy boys." It is a credit to the Parisian that he manages to be so fashionable and well dressed because the clothes in French shops, though of undoubted quality, were eXJrbitantly prIced.

The food shops in Paris are efficient solely because the French housewife will accept only the best. The butcher has a wide range of cooked meats which. like his other meat, is displayed in refrigerated cabinets-not in the window.. The fishmonger sells a whole host of shellfish but very ntle fillet fish. The bread is too well known for comment, but the six foot " sticks" really do exist. The ubiquitous street cafe is the French- man's equivalent of our own "local."

Of course many other things were noticed whether consciously 0:' nJt, but h each successive trip: k: France brings back some written record of :.ts impact on the English schoolboy we may hope to have a comprehensive picture of the Frenchman's way of Pfe.

,J. A. RICHARDSON, A. MILLER.

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